I have not read most of the new releases listed (although I always end up one-clicking quite a few as I prepare these posts LOL). 

‘AB’ denotes audiobook and the Amazon buy link.

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HOPE FOR THE ALIEN WARRIOR (TREASURED BY THE ALIEN BOOK 12) by Honey Phillips

Felicity’s life is safe, predictable – and boring. Until a simple celebration turns into an alien kidnapping, a desperate escape attempt, and an encounter with the most dangerous, unpredictable – and exciting male she’s ever met. Luxor gave up on his dying race the day they gave up on him. Since then he’s lived by his own rules. Until a curvy little female waltzes into his life looking for a hero. He knows he’s not hero material but for her maybe, just maybe, he can play the part.    AmazonKU

GRUMPY DRAGON CHRISTMAS (FATED MATES OF THE SARKARNII BOOK SEVEN) by Hattie Jacks

He’s the grumpiest alien dragon shifter this side of the galaxy, and the last thing he wants for Christmas is a fated mate. With my fellow humans all safely coupled up with their Sarkarnii mates, I have a growing problem. I’m pregnant. So I insisted on being left on Kitchik, a tiny planet where the weather has already taken a turn for the worse. As the snow falls and I try to get used to my new existence and impending birth, I run into Drekkan. Big, bad, fire breathing Drekkan. He’s been marooned on Kitchik for too long and all he wants to do is cause trouble. Plus, he hates the winter solstice celebration which is just about to take place. Thing is, I love a bad boy, and Drekkan is as bad as they come. But he wouldn’t want a pregnant human with no home to speak of…and who loves Christmas as much as he hates it…would he?     AmazonKU

FATED TO THE ALIEN CHIEFTAIN (THE KLENDATHIAN CYCLE BOOK THREE) by Lara Roth and Selina Sky

Roxanne – Just when I thought we’d overcome every obstacle, the universe throws us the biggest challenge yet. Krogoth must face the tyrannical War Chieftain in a fight to the death. If we fail, it’s not just our love at stake—it’s the future of his entire race. I’ve survived the Proving, but can I handle watching the man I love risk everything? And if we win, am I ready to become a leader to his people? This human is in way over her head, but I’m not backing down now. Krogoth – By the sacred blood of my ancestors, I face my greatest trial. The War Chieftain, who once crushed me like a znat, now stands between us and Klendathor’s future. My sweet Pebbles has shown me strength I never knew I possessed, but will it be enough? The Krak-Tok looms, a battle that will decide everything. Doubt gnaws at me, but for Pebbles and my clan, I must become more than I ever thought possible. My love burns hotter than a thousand suns, but even that might not overcome the undefeated War Chieftain. Whatever the outcome, this is just the beginning—for beyond him looms the greater threat of the Scythians and the long fight for Klendathor’s true freedom.     AmazonKU

ARGURMA MONSTER (ARGURMA CHRONICLES BOOK TWO) by S J Sanders

After one previous disastrous attempt to escape the dying planet, Dr. Beverly Ryder didn’t foresee much of a future beyond evading the amorous interest of Talech, her alien savior and the monster she’d help create in the laboratories deep within the bowels of the facility, and sitting on the long stretch of the island’s beach. She certainly didn’t anticipate another Argurma showing up on her island looking for Kaylar—the alien who had left her for dead. Zoreth was her ticket off Earth, an invitation she readily accepted even if it meant by stuck between two rival males at each other’s throats, but at least it was safe and promised the start of a new life she’d always wanted in space. A new life that’s suddenly ripped out from beneath her when the ship, Garanga, goes down. Forced to survive once more, Beverly has no recourse but to rely on the two males who want to claim her: Talech, the damaged and monstrous male she’d grown attached to, and Zoreth, a warrior secretly damaged from the death of his twin. And she’s going to need both of them because there are no pristine beaches. This time it’s an alien world filled with… zombies? Shit has definitely hit the fan and now survival means trying desperately not be eaten by a zombie and not to foolishly lose her heart to both Argurma males in the process.     AmazonKU

ALIENS LOVE CURVES by C Y Croc

On Planet Ova, curvy Casey Onyx Peace’s jet gliding dreams are sidelined when she’s forced to join the Equal Enforcers. There, she meets Stryker, her infuriating yet irresistible trainer who can’t keep his eyes off her voluptuous figure. Undercover as glider instructors, Casey finds herself caught between two magnetic men. Stryker’s smoldering gaze betrays his growing desire, while Harlan Mertok, the charming CEO, pursues her with smooth words and longing looks. Both alien men are captivated by Casey’s curves and spirit, igniting a passionate competition for her affections. As Casey uncovers secrets threatening galactic peace, she must navigate the intensity of a budding love triangle. Her curvaceous body becomes the center of attention, desired by both Stryker and Harlan, each determined to win her heart. In this steamy space adventure, Casey must choose between two alluring suitors while embracing her destiny among the stars.      AmazonKU 

THOR: GALACTIC CYBORG HEAT SERIES by Jessie Rose Case

A Cyborg created by Earth Corp with his brothers to be their army.
Working together they did what they were ordered to do. Their emotions and pain receptors turned off, they were not human. But half man. His geno the Berserker gene, they were the vikings of old. Now free. He didn’t need to see his optic to know how bored he was. Not that he showed it. This was important to the humans and was respected. World politics wasn’t something that Cyborgs involved themselves in. A world governed itself. But attending once a month to update the humans on Cyborg movements and security was a requirement and just doable. He’d rather be charging across a battlefield sword in hand battling some foe for his life than sit around that table listening to the debates. But, as lead Commander on this world for the next three years he had an obligation to attend. An obligation the Empire took seriously. Sitting through item after item he gave his report and waited for the final element of ‘Any Other Business’. Nothing raised he was happy to pack it up until a shout came from the peanut gallery. A female raging at the council as to why her complaints were not being heard. Others with her, rioting, human security moving in her scent filtered down to him. Fights breaking out. Breathing in he had no trouble singling her out as that security started to manhandle them. The council unable to regain control he stood. He would not stand by and watch them touch her. ..(much more blurb on ebook seller’s page)      AmazonKU

TREASURED BY TH HUNTER (XARC’N WARRIORS BOOK 12) by Lynnea Lee

ABBY – Years after the end of the world, my life is falling apart again. This time, I know exactly how to survive in the bugpocalypse. What I don’t know is what to do with the brawny purple alien following me around. Harb’k isn’t just big and strong, with a protective streak a mile wide, but he’s funny as hell too. I agree to partner up with him at least until I get to my destination, a settlement called Sanctuary. But before we get there, we come across something that could make or break humanity’s future. Will we be able to contain the threat? Even if we do, will Harb’k still want me if he finds out my secret? HARB’K – Almost every hunter in my group found his mate but me. Desperate to get away from all the love in the air, I volunteer to scour the region for signs that the scourge—the abominations that brought us to Earth—are evolving. Instead, I discover a lone female navigating the ravaged landscape with enemies at her back. I convince Abby to travel with me. She doesn’t know it yet, but she is my mate, and the mate bond is never wrong. I will move planets for her, but first, I must save this one. Can I convince her to love me before a deadly mutagen destroys everything?     AmazonKU

CLONELY YOU (SUNRISE CANTINA BOOK TWO) by Ruby Dixon

A’ani clone Aithar has had his heart broken a dozen times on Risda III. No one wants the love he is so very eager to give. But then he meets a human woman named Michaela who runs a dairy farm. She wants to rescue her sister, and to do so, she needs Aithar’s help. He’s willing to help…in exchange for a date. Michaela warns him that she’s just using him. He’s fine with being used, as long as it involves kissing. Lots and lots of kissing. She’s determined not to fall in love. He’s just happy to be of service. No commitments…right? Right. (I think we all know how this story goes…)     AmazonKU

CRUEL UNION: A DARK ALIEN MAFIA ROMANCE (BRUTAL UNIVERSE BOOK ONE) by Evangeline Anderson

SLADE – I knew as soon as I saw her that she was MINE. It’s called The Lightning Strike–the feeling a Brute gets when he finds his Fated Mate. I knew Aurora was my Fated Mate, but how could I get her? She’s a Princess but worse, she’s Untainted with pure human DNA–they don’t want anything to do with my kind. I guess I can’t blame her–I’m a criminal after all. A member of the Four Families–Clan Cruel to be exact. Sure we dabble in extortion, gun-running, gambling, and illegal cloning. But that doesn’t mean I won’t do anything in the universe to make the curvy little human mine and taste her until she moans my name and tugs my horns. Aurora – All I knew about Slade was that he was the Enforcer from Clan Cruel who collected our Tribute every six months. Muscles strained the expensive suits he wore and his golden eyes followed me everywhere. The way he looked at me made me quiver inside so I tried to avoid him. I had no idea he had decided I was his Fated Mate. Apparently, he’s been watching me for years and now he sees his opportunity–my foolish younger brother has gambled away all the tribute money. With no other way to pay, I’m forced to accept his proposition–Slade wants to marry me and make me bear his heir. For six months he gets to try to impregnate me. If I get pregnant, I have to stay. I’m not staying. I might have to marry the huge Brute, but I’ll never have his child.

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KADE: ACCIDENTALLY BONDED: MM SCIFI ALIEN ROMANCE (ROGUE BONDS BOOK ONE) by Laura Taylor

Growing up on Rendol 4, Aiden Hill only ever wanted to help better his planet. Now a lieutenant in the Alliance Military, he is doing just that, defending the population from space pirates, slave traders and a rogue species fighting them for colonisation rights of the planet. But during a mission gone awry, Aiden stumbles upon Kade, a brainwashed slave who immediately imprints on him and declares Aiden to be his master. But slavery in the Alliance is strictly forbidden, leaving Aiden attempting to rehabilitate his unexpected charge, despite Kade’s obvious reluctance to cooperate.Kade has waited for years to meet his master, the man he can devote himself to for the rest of his life. But when they finally meet, his master seems oddly reluctant …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)   AmazonKU

ROM (CYGNIAN 7) by Cassandra Chandler

Desperation drove Rom to jump through a transit portal, not knowing where the teleportation device would send him or even if he would survive the journey. The other Cygnian warriors in his prism have already bonded with their soulmates. Though they all assured him he would find his soulmate soon, it seemed obvious to Rom that he should be the one to take the risk. He knew something they didn’t. Through all the months that the others had sensed their mates, Rom hadn’t felt the slightest glimmer of her existence. Until now…Hayley Addison has no idea how long she’s been imprisoned in space. Her days are a drudgery of blank metal walls and horrible experiments performed on her by an evil Tau Ceti scientist named Norem. As much as she longs to escape, she won’t chance it unless she can find a way to take along the two extraordinary friends she has made, fellow victims of Norem’s experiments. When a giant blue alien appears out of thin air in Hayley’s cell, she doesn’t know whether to be terrified or hopeful. All she knows is that she’s drawn to him in a way she’s never experienced before. He doesn’t even know his own name, but holds a key to her past that makes her want to trust him. Can Rom and Hayley find their way to love and escape from the treacherous clutches of the Tau Ceti? And if they do, will they fall into the hands of an even greater threat?

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OFF-LIMITS TECHROMANCER by Daisy Grace

When my ex Sarah walks into my detective agency, I know fate’s playing a cruel game. She’s still brilliant, still magnetic, and still the one case I never solved. Now we’re forced to work together, chasing shadows through Chicago’s underbelly. Our old chemistry crackles like a live wire, making it impossible to focus on the job. But when Sarah vanishes, leaving only a cryptic message and traces of blood, I realize this was never about rekindling old flames – it was about survival. Someone’s trying to finish what they started years ago, when my betrayal first tore us apart. The clock’s ticking, and every lead points to a conspiracy that could destroy us both. I’ve got 48 hours to find her. This time, I won’t fail the woman I never stopped loving.     AmazonKU

CYBORG CELEBRATION by Grace Goodwin

In the heart of a turbulent galaxy, Captain Marz, a Prillon warrior, has dedicated his life to protecting innocents from the ruthless Hive. But after a harrowing capture and integration with Hive technology, he finds himself banished to The Colony—a harsh, unforgiving planet where hope seems like a distant memory. With his chosen second dead and the belief in a matched mate all but extinguished, Marz has given up hoping for change, for a reason to keep fighting, for a matched mate. On Earth, Rowan Cochrane’s life takes a dramatic turn when she exposes corruption in the oil industry, only to be wrongfully convicted just days before Christmas. Desperate and out of options, she volunteers to become an Interstellar Bride, expecting nothing but a cold, duty-bound marriage to a stranger from a distant planet. Instead, she finds herself matched with not one, but two formidable Prillon warriors, both scarred by their pasts yet fiercely determined to claim her–body and soul. As violent electromagnetic storms threaten The Colony’s survival, Rowan’s geological expertise becomes crucial. Forced into close quarters with her battle-hardened mates, she fights not only for their survival but also to bring a spark of holiday joy into their bleak existence. Despite her guarded heart, every touch, every kiss ignites a connection that challenges her beliefs about love and happily-ever-afters. Two planets, three broken souls, and one unexpected chance at redemption. Will they navigate the storm inside and out, or will the pressures of their worlds tear them apart? Discover a tale of love, resilience, and the extraordinary bond that can form when hope is least expected.

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OBSSESSED by Athena Storm

I’ve been alone on this jungle planet for months, with only my research to keep me company. Then Davrik crash-landed in my world. He’s dangerous. Mysterious. Absolutely irresistible. But I can’t let him get close. I shouldn’t want him. I shouldn’t let my guard down. He’s a Kaleidian smuggler with secrets and a past I’d be better off avoiding.
This is supposed to be a mission, not a chance at romance. But now he’s looking at me the same way. And for all my reasons to stay away…I don’t think either of us can walk away.     AmazonKU

EVO (DARVERIUS, HOUSE OF DAR BOOK SIX) by Jennifer Julie Miller

Qwin – Who would have thought in the middle of losing everything? I would find someone like him, but here I am. Waking up, I discover I’m in a position I’m not sure how to handle. I have no home, no friends, and no idea what direction my life will take next. So far, the one thing I’ve learned is that things are always changing, whether you like it or not. My heart and my mind are fighting against each other like my life depends on it, and just maybe it does. EvO – Destiny dangled her in front of me and I almost lost her before we were given the chance. She is so much more than I could have ever imagined and I struggle to find the words or the means to keep her with me. Until I realize this isn’t about me anymore. If I want her for always, I have to make it about her. I have to convince her to become the one thing she needs more than anything else, MINE.     AmazonKU

A CRUEL KINDNESS by Rory L Scott

The Bridge. The fabled connection between two sister planets, able to send people through time and space to reach the other. A story of harmony between worlds ruled by the same gods. The reality was a war, twenty years and counting, with one planet fighting to keep the other from invading their world. Their strongest weapon—the paranimas. The Soul Mates. Able to hop between worlds at a whim, the few blessed with a perfect match for their soul were trusted to protect their planet from the threat of the other. The next pair blessed would test the old adage that Soul Mates fell in love with one another at first sight. Shoved together despite years of hatred and betrayal between their families, Bellamy and Soren must cross the Bridge and put a stop to the war, no matter who is really at fault.     AmazonKU

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VS: Did someone say Gladiators? Have you tried my scifi romance gladiator series?

KYDEN: BADARI GLADIATORS SERIES BOOK ONE by Veronica Scott

Kyden is the top ranked gladiator in the Five Systems but he’s hardly there by choice. Unscrupulous guards faked his death in the lab where he was created and sold him into slavery in the galaxy’s hinterlands. He has no idea where his home is or how many years have passed since he was condemned to a life of endless combat. Kill or be killed is the rule and a Badari never gives up. He’ll fight to stay alive until the Badari goddess sees fit to decree his death.

Elara Vasclavian is the daughter of a senator, as far removed from the life of a gladiator as a noblewoman can be until through the machinations of a political enemy, she ends up in terrible jeopardy. Abducted and given to a group of drunken gladiators for their amusement the night before the games, Elara vows to put up a fight but there’s no real hope of saving herself. Until Kyden steps in, responding to the goddess’s commandment to protect those who are smaller and weaker. And discovers she’s his fated mate.

Rescued, Elara returns to her life of privilege but she can’t forget the man who saved her life. The gulf between their places in the Five Systems is unbridgeable, no matter how much Kyden longs for even a glimpse of her in the arena audience. No matter how much she feels the pull to be by his side. As matters stand, they cannot be together…Or can they?

KYDEN is the first book in a new series, spun off from my ongoing Badari Warriors series. Kyden is a Generation Five Badari whereas the main characters in the long running series are from a later time and are Generation Eight. This new series stands alone and you don’t have to have read any of the other books to enjoy this one. I couldn’t resist the temptation to tell a few other Badari stories, set in the galaxy’s Hinterlands, and who can resist gladiators?

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FEUDS (VALDEMAR ANTHOLOGIES BOOK 18) by Mercedes Lackey and Various

This 18th anthology of short stories set in the beloved Valdemar high fantasy universe features tales by debut and established authors and a brand-new novella from Mercedes Lackey. The Heralds of Valdemar are the kingdom’s ancient order of protectors. They are drawn from all across the land, from all walks of life, and at all ages—and all are Gifted with abilities beyond those of normal men and women. They are Mindspeakers, FarSeers, Empaths, ForeSeers, Firestarters, FarSpeakers, and more. These inborn talents—combined with training as emissaries, spies, judges, diplomats, scouts, counselors, warriors, and more—make them indispensable to their monarch and realm. Sought and Chosen by mysterious horse-like Companions, they are bonded for life to these telepathic, enigmatic creatures. The Heralds of Valdemar and their Companions ride circuit throughout the kingdom, protecting the peace and, when necessary, defending their land and monarch…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)

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RISE OF A FALLEN MAN (A LOOK IN THE MIRROR BOOK TWO) by Marina Simcoe

Beaten by fate at every step I’ve taken, I resigned to live the rest of my days as a slave. Hard work doesn’t scare me. It helps me grow numb.
Until she comes along—my princess. She wakes things in me that I’ve long thought dead such as the joy of living, the desire for recognition, the drive to succeed, and…even the longing for love. As a fallen man, I’ve hit the very bottom of the Rorrim society. Now, the only way is up. But no matter how far I’ve come or how high I’ve climbed, Ari is still as unattainable to me as a distant star. With the secrets of my past looming over me, my success can only be fleeting. Will happiness forever remain only an illusion for Ari and me?     AmazonKU

DJINN BOTTLE BLUES (DESTINY OF A MIDDLE AGED WITCH BOOK TWO) by Renee George

Talk about a girl on fire. Literally. Sharing a piece of Zev’s soul also gives me access to his fire magic. Oh, yeah, we keep things hot. After a harrowing rescue mission where I pissed off half the folks in a secret supernatural realm—not to mention a snake goddess who wants Zev all to herself—I knew trouble would find us again. I just didn’t expect it to show up on the same freaking day I brought Zev home. Someone who clearly missed the memo on “leave the people I love alone or get fired from life” has kidnapped my brother Rowan. What do they want? Zev, of course. My popular fire djinn can’t catch a break. With few options, we enlist the help of Carver, an eclectic witch friend and mentor. Then, we’re off to unravel the mystery of Rowan’s disappearance. With their help, I’ll face this challenge like I do all challenges—head-on. The kidnappers obviously don’t know who they’re messing with. And if they harm a hair on my brother’s head, I will burn their world to the ground. And stomp on the ashes.

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CAST A SPELL: MM PNR (MAGES AND MATES BOOK FOUR) by Andy Gallo

Otto Hollen has always protected his younger brothers. Three of them have been chosen to be guardians for the next Great Ward, and Otto’s determined to avoid the final position. Yes, being chosen is a great honor, but Otto’s convinced it will force Owen, his youngest brother, to sacrifice himself for the greater good. Otto would rather die himself than let that happen – even if he has to fight the Earth itself. Thalion Eisenwald should be celebrating. His father, the unicorn alpha, named Thalion to be his heir. It’s what he’s wanted his entire life. So why does the arrival of two Hollen brothers make him uneasy? He’s heard rumors of new guardians being chosen, but those are stories. Besides, Thalion plans to be the next alpha of the herd, not a guardian for the world. When the Earth chooses Otto as Thalion’s mate, Otto shockingly rejects the bond. Thalion is furious, hurt, and grudgingly impressed. But their brothers’ capture changes everything. To save them, Otto will need to accept the bond with Thalion. Faced with an impossible choice, they desperately search for search for a third option. One that doesn’t result in those they love ending up dead.     AmazonKU

THE DRAGON’S BRAVE NANNY (MYSTERIES OF DRAGON ISLAND) by Serena Meadows

Keith never expected to become a single dad overnight. When his ex leaves their infant son on his doorstep, he’s thrown into chaos. Desperate for help, he hires Stella, a professional nanny hiding from a dangerous past. As they head to the Heart of the Ocean resort, sparks fly between the struggling father and his new nanny. But when Jordan starts showing signs of his dragon shifter heritage, and Stella’s past catches up to her, Keith is forced to reveal his own secret. With danger closing in, they’ll have to trust each other to survive and protect the family they’re building.     AmazonKU

ROGUE GAMES (ALPHA GAMES BOOK ONE) by Reece Barden

Love is a dangerous game to play. Alpha Dean Reynolds has kept his territory closed and his pack safe for years. Now, forced to host the prestigious Alpha Games, he must open his borders to outsiders for the first time in decades. As shifters from all over gather to prove their worth and win a pack of their own, Dean’s carefully controlled world is about to be turned upside down. Enter Jamie, a fierce and alluring rogue shifter determined to compete in the games. Her arrival is Dean’s worst nightmare. The undeniable attraction simmering between them is a distraction Dean can’t afford. As suspicious accidents plague the competition and threaten Jamie’s chance to prove herself, Dean, the reluctant protector, finds himself coming to Jamie’s aid, even as he struggles against the growing pull between them. For Jamie, the brutish alpha is the last person she wants to rely on. Caught between her distrust of the man known as the angriest alpha around, and the undeniable connection she feels, she must decide if she’s willing to risk her heart for a chance at love. In a game where only the strongest survive, will they find the courage to let love win?

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THERE’S BEEN A MURDER (REAPING IN BARNLOW BOOK ONE) by L A Boruff

VS Note: From OCT 30.

In a twist of fate that turns my world upside down, I wake up to find myself not just guilty of a regrettable one-night stand, but a prime suspect in the murder of the very man I shared a bed with. Just as I’m about to lose hope, a mysterious stranger arrives at my door with shocking news: my hookup wasn’t just killed—he was taken out by a supernatural creature. Now, to clear my name, I have to embrace my new role as a reaper. With the sizzling hot FBI agent who questioned me by my side, we dive into a world of secrets and shadows. As we unravel the mystery, we can’t ignore the electric connection between us. Can I confront the supernatural while keeping my heart safe, or will solving this murder put both our lives—and our budding romance—at risk?   AmazonKU

PHOENIX FOUND (BROTHERS OF FIRE BOOK FIVE) by TJ Nichols

VS note: MM PNR.

Perrin Shade’s family has worked for the phoenix shifters for hundreds of years. It was always assumed he would do the same. But as his thirtieth birthday approaches, the restlessness he’s kept hidden grows. He only knows Mont de Leucoy. He’s never had a chance to explore the world. But there is a reason his family sought sanctuary in the kingdom…He is the kind of paranormal being that many would like to forget exists. The kinds that even paranormals hunted. A ghoul. Oliver has spent the last ten years being told that he is a danger to others. That the Coven would hunt and kill him if they found him and that his parents abandoned him. Now, he is being told that is all a lie. He is a phoenix shifter and his brothers have been searching for him. They claim to know him, but how can they when he doesn’t know himself? They have their history, their duties, and their expectations. He should be embracing all of this, but instead, all he wants to do is leave before the weight of the past crushes him. The only person who treats him as if he isn’t broken is the castle handyman, Perrin. Can a man who is really a monster help the man who is convinced he is a monster learn how to live and love?     AmazonKU

COVERT AFFECTIONS (SHADOW AGENTS/PSI-OPS BOOK FIVE) by Mandy M Roth

LAST ULTIMATUM PART II (WESTIN FORCE DELTA BOOK SEVEN) by Julie Trettel

My mate is gone and I have nothing left to lose. I will find her even if I have to walk through hell and back. She is mine. No one will take that from me. Whoever is behind the Collector’s has made a big mistake this time. I will hunt them all down and destroy them the same way they are trying to destroy my kind. I’ve learned a lot in my time on Westin Force and I have the resources and knowledge to destroy them once and for all. They have no idea what’s coming their way.     AmazonKU

MY BROTHER’S KEEPER by Candace Sams

NAUGHTY ELF: MERRY MM MPREG PNR by Colbie Dunbar 

CELESTIAL HEARTS (HEARTS OF AVALAR) by Faedra Rose

Going back in time three-hundred-and-eighteen years before the events of ‘Wild Hearts’, we join Maeve, the original Chaos Queen, the many-times-removed grandmother of Asha Ravensong the Chaos witch. Charged with saving Avalar by the Goddess herself, Maeve the Chaos Queen must attempt to summon her Fated Mate—Corben Ravensong, a Great Raven Shifter—and perform a difficult and dangerous Elemental spell that will tip the balance of power in the realm forever. The skyclad ritual’s potent celestial magic ensures she falls pregnant with the line of Chaos witches destined to defeat the The Five. But they only have once chance to succeed … or all will be lost.

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THE VAMPIRE’S FATED MATE (THE FATED MARK BOOK TWO) by Faedra Rose

VS Note: MM PNR. Short novella.

Hunted to near extinction, Farren, a rare phoenix shifter, is reborn. As the last of his kind, with no way to return to Faery, it seems he is doomed to an eternity alone in the mortal realm. But Fate won’t allow Farren to suffer without a mate…Flying to the mainland from his eyrie, Farren wanders familiar ancient forests, only to chance upon a vagrant vampire. Will this pale immortal spell his doom, or his greatest hope and ecstasy?

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CLAIMING HIS PRINCESS (ZANDERONIAN WARRIORS BOOK ONE) by Maggie Carpenter

They were teenage sweethearts. Now he’s a Warrior of the First Order.
And she’s the heir to a kingdom. Can love prevail when both are born to lead? With violet eyes and shimmering red hair, Princess Arial of Verdana is earnestly sought after by the noble young men in her realm. Much to the King’s despair she denies them all. Her heart yearns for Larian, a humble stable boy she met in her youth. But Larian was no stable boy. He was an apprentice warrior from the Kingdom of Zanderone, famous for its mighty men trained not only in battle, but in the ways of women…especially those who can be troublesome. When he foils an evil plot against the royal family, Arial’s defiant nature puts them both in danger. With the ominous threat still looming he must find a way to stop her foolishness and protect her from harm.    AmazonKU

DESTINED TO THE REAPER (SHADOW REALMS) by Regine Abel

Determined to free her brother from the clutches of an evil necromancer, Kali enters into an improbable agreement with Pharos, an Angel of Death. Behind his cold and intimidating appearance, she discovers a kind, selfless, and protective male who fascinates her. She would blindly follow Pharos into the deepest pits of Hell. But the cost for his aid is Kali’s soul, and that seems too steep a price. For half a millennium, Pharos wasted away, enslaved by the necromancer who appropriated his powers to pursue reckless ambitions. Today, the stunning Blood Mage whose pure soul enthralled him turns out to be the key to his redemption. Kali is strong, dauntless, and loyal to her very core. The bride he awaited his entire life…As the confrontation with their nemesis escalates, the possessiveness Kali awakens in Pharos further fuels his need to protect her. How can he do so when she denies him the one thing that will save her life?     AmazonKU

HIGHLAND HEARTS HOLIDAY BOOKSHOP by Tricia O’Malley

The universe is playing a joke on me. An unexpected inheritance has gifted me with the dream of a lifetime – owning a charming bookshop in small-town Scotland. Little did I know this gift comes with a surprise – Highland Hearts bookshop has been running an underground magical matchmaking service – and as new owner of the shop, I am expected to deliver on these matches. As Christmas looms, and lonely hearts beg for love, I’m tossed into the world of magic and romance, aided by a meddling book club who seems more interested in romance than reading. The problem is – I just don’t believe in love. Or so I thought. It turns out there’s one local bird nerd and Scottish hottie, Alexander MacTavish, who has my heart all aflutter. While he’s more into…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU     AB

UNMASKED: A HIDDEN WOLVES NOVELLA by Kaje Harper

VS Note: MM PNR.

Trent – Halloween has always been a night I take for myself. On that one night, I cut loose with a mask hiding my face, and head to the gay bars. I can dance and flirt and maybe get laid, just one guy in a crowd of guys like me. They don’t know I’m a werewolf. My pack doesn’t know I’m gay. Every year, I grab onto my night of freedom and enjoy it hard. Until this year, when my Alpha tells me I have to shift into wolf fur and go trick-or-treating with the pack kids. I’m supposed to wag my tail and charm the humans with “Operation Werewolves Make Good Neighbors.” This was not how I wanted to spend my Halloween, but I’m just pack Fifth. When Alpha says “Hop,” I ask “How high?” So here I am, out with the kids, playing a happy, furry Warg, when I hear a little girl crying. And in saving her, I set a chain of events in motion that will upend my entire life. When Halloween is over, I’ll have to figure out who I want to be, in a world not made for gay werewolves.       Amazon

HUNGER (WINTER’S CALL 2) by Carys Seraphine

Dr. Adriana Hill’s life is thrown into a frightening whirlwind when she meets the twin sister she never knew she had. Swept into a fight ages in the making, she joins forces with her sister’s friends to stand against a vampire hell bent on destroying the one who made them all. Detective Logan Greer is hunting down a killer who seems to be targeting anyone associated with the beautiful and enigmatic Dr. Hill. Things are not what they seem, though. He’s determined to protect the woman who’s stolen his heart, no matter the cost.

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BENEATH THE SKIN (EMPIRE OF THE SKY 5) by Mikala Ash

Selena Whiteheart has her hands full. The malignant witch, Lady Neva, has kidnapped her lovers, Jacob McCleary and Captain Kit Colby. While keeping her Home Office handler, Harry Kincaid, satisfied in every way, Selena vows to rescue them, but first she must contend with a mesmerised assassin. Meanwhile Nancy Lea, envoy in human form of the goblin king, Mon Ilson, Emperor of Space, has failed in her bid to secure peace. Queen Victoria has sent her packing with a flea in her ear. With her lover and protector, Captain Jaimee Dalgliesh, she returns to the moon to report. With three days to kill, Nancy teaches Jaimee the joys of weightless lovemaking. However, Jaimee comes face to face with a real goblin. Can he overcome his visceral disgust and love the soul beneath Nancy’s stolen skin? The soul of Agent Felicity Cressy, murdered by Lady Neva, finds a safe haven in Nancy’s mind. Will Mon Ilson return her to her body, and what does he expect in return?

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A WICKED WIND (THE FOURTH EMPIRE BOOK THREE) by Kat Ross

By night, his mortifex court raise cups of gold at an enchanted feast. By dawn, they sail off to plunder the ships ferrying souls across the Cold Sea to the afterlife. How hard could it be to rescue three prisoners from Magnus’s clutches? Cas and Lo have the Wind-Witch to carry them beyond the Veil, along with the posh necromancer Nathan Ouvrard and a stabby mercenary who claims to work for the goddess of death. Cas even brought a magic staff to vanquish mortifexes. It looks promising — until an ill-advised riddle contest kicks off a run of bad luck that just keeps getting worse. Lo blames herself. She’s caught in the Quickening, the end stage of a Shadow Soul, and forces greater than Magnus want her dead for good. With time running out, she and Cas must outfox the Fates themselves — or lose the people dearest to them both forever. Back in Galatia, the embittered mortifex Lucius finds himself being gaslighted by an eleven-year-old girl. Is Beatriu a Machiavellian prodigy who murdered her five siblings to gain the throne, or simply a tragic victim? The answer matters, since Lucius himself is the dowry in a splashy wedding between Beatriu and Enrigo Redvayne. Linking them all is the Grand Menotte, a weapon that blurs the line between life and death – and could tip both realms into utter chaos.

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AN ARCHER’S REDEMPTION: MM EPIC FANTASY ROMANCE (OF CROWNS AND QUILLS BOOK FOUR) by Casey Morales

The Battle of Saltstone is won. The people live. Kingdom armies are retreating in disarray. And Irina is dead. Or is she? A new darkness rises, one with shifting faces no one sees coming. This time, its goal is not the people of the land; it is magic itself. Declan, Keelan, Atikus, and the rest face threats from every direction. If they fail, so will the Gift, robbing generations of magic and the world of its freedom.     AmazonKU

HER DRAGON REBORN by Leela Ash

All I wanted was to write a children’s book about my grandfather’s magical stories. Instead, I’m stranded in a mountain cabin with a guide whose blue eyes haunt my dreams. Something about Julian calls to my soul, awakening abilities I’ve spent my life hiding. But every time we get close, he pulls away like he’s protecting some ancient secret. Now there’s magic stirring in these mountains. Dark creatures lurk in the shadows. And the storm that trapped me here isn’t nearly as dangerous as the way Julian makes me feel. They say dragons still guard these peaks… What they don’t say is what happens when one claims you as his mate.
This is a prequel short story to the world of Dragon Dreams … where secrets abound just beneath the surface.       Amazon

A BARGAIN OF SMOKE AND VINES by J L Tomlinson

In the Sundered Kingdoms, we who tend the Grove do not concern ourselves with what lies beyond our borders. Our purpose is to mend and to grow and as the firstborn daughter, I, Amara Tyne, am princess to our people. But our lands and earthen powers have fallen under the hungry gaze of a would-be usurper, who demands we bend the knee in his quest to take control of this world. Our only hope for survival is an alliance with the fearsome Mordorin Fae, who rule the Sundered Kingdoms with an iron fist. To keep our freedom and protect the Grove, a bargain must be struck, but there is just one thing the Mordorin want… a bride fit for their wicked crown prince, Daedalus Phaedren. To save my people from destruction, I must leave the lush green of my home and live out my days in the stronghold of Baev’kalath, serving as wife to a heartless killer. But there are secrets within these castle walls, and the rebel army marches ever closer. If I must fight, then I must place myself where I dread most. At Daed’s side.      AmazonKU

RAZE (RAEGAN OF RUIN BOOK TWO) by A L Rook

What do you do when everything you thought you knew turns out to be a lie? Walk it off and keep moving forward. At least, that was my plan. Until I’m forced into hiding with the four guys from my childhood, who range from wanting me dead to wanting more from me than I’m willing to give. With my allies gone and old foes at my doorstep, we’ll have to figure out how to work together before our enemies get to us first. For better or worse, it’s time to reveal the truth of the past and settle old debts.     AmazonKU

PEBBLE (ELEMENTAL MEN BOOK FIVE) by Louisa Masters

VS Note: MM PNR.

“Most days, I’m invisible.” My whole life, I’ve been overlooked and unappreciated, until I no longer wanted anyone to notice me. Not until George. He’s been a true friend to me, and nothing could ever change things between us. Even if I want them to. I’m too shy to risk my friendship with George by asking for more… and he doesn’t want that anyway. Does he?     AmazonKU

THE HALF KING by Melissa Landers

The Great Betrayal changed everything for the Allied Realm. Long ago, the kingdom’s noble houses rose up against the goddess… and for their treachery, the firstborn of each noble family was cursed. One with perilous beauty. One with destructive knowledge. One with insatiable bloodlust. But the royal house Mortara received the worst affliction of all. For while the king exists during the day, he fades into nothingness at night…until his twenty-first birthday, when he will be lost to the shadows forever. Now an acolyte has arrived at court. Like all the second-born children of the Allied Realm, she’s destined to serve the goddess and become a Seer…only Cerise Solon has no gift of foretelling. In fact, she has no magical gift at all. Instead, she’s surrounded by courtiers and priests—smiling sycophants whose hearts are filled with secrets and lies. And at the center of it all sits His Majesty Kian Hannibal Mortara, with his haunting eyes, sharp tongue, and an unerring ability to send her pulse skittering at the worst possible moments. Falling for him is unthinkable. Because the king is the last of his line, and as the specter of his twenty-first birthday—and the full force of his curse—approaches, the kingdom holds its breath. But there’s only one way to save a dying king… and it lies with the one person who’s hiding the biggest secret of all. Cerise.      AmazonKU     AB

SOUL GLAZE: AN EASTWIND WITCHES PNR COZY MYSTERY (THE DAHLIA WILDES MAGICAL MYSTERIES BOOK FOUR) by Nova Nelson

Dahlia Wildes never imagined her magical abilities would be this exhausting. But with Eastwind overrun by an unusual wave of tourists, her gift for sensing emotions might be just what the town needs when a body is discovered outside the pub—and the list of suspects keeps growing. Suddenly, Dahlia is caught up in the heart of a complex investigation, teaming up with Deputy Manchester to track down the killer. In a case where feelings may reveal more than words, each suspect’s emotional reaction to the victim could be the key to cracking the case. But with everyone staying tight-lipped, it’s up to Dahlia to dig beneath the surface—before her sleuthing makes her the next target.     AmazonKU

A TRIAL OF THE HEART (VALDOR SERIES BOOK TWO) by J E Larson

Skylar arrives in the Inner Kingdom, but the danger of the trials is only half the battle she will have to face. The courts of the High Fae are as treacherous as they are mysterious to a foreign outsider. Skylar will have to navigate obstacles in the trials, along with the politics and mind games of the other fae creatures living in the Inner Kingdom. The ever-watchful Daxton never wavers from his promise to protect Skylar with all he is, alongside his cunning brother Castor and new allies of Crimson City. As the trial of the mind approaches, Skylar readies herself to accomplish what no other shifter has yet to achieve. Will she overcome the odds and succeed in the first trial? Will she be able to unlock the secrets of what lies hidden in the labyrinth and continue to the trial of the body? Only her heart can guide her to victory.     AmazonKU

HUNTING HIS VAMPIRE MATE (BLOOD BONDED MATES BOOK FOUR) by Jay Castle

DANNY – I’ve been hunting monsters for as long as I can remember, and for the last five years, Michael’s been by my side. He’s not just my partner—he’s my best friend. Things were simple. Then, four months ago, I thought we were both about to die. And I blurted out something I hadn’t even admitted to myself: I’m in love with him. I always thought I was straight but there’s no denying that Michael is my person. He always has been. Except he doesn’t feel the same. Worse, now it seems like he’s planning to quit hunting. And every moment I have left with him is a reminder that he’s about to walk out of my world for good. MICHAEL – Five years ago, vampires took everything from me. The only thing that’s kept me together since then is Danny. He’s my home, even if he doesn’t know it. I’d do anything for him. But I can’t allow myself to love him. Not like he wants. The last time I let someone in, I lost everything. Maybe I’m the bad guy for pretending like nothing’s changed between us, but Danny’s confession is the one thing I can’t deal with. I can’t let myself be weak again. I won’t. But every day that passes, I see the hurt in his eyes and it’s getting worse. And I know that if I don’t figure this out soon, I’m going to lose him for good.     AmazonKU

BLOOD AND BUTTERFUPS (A VAMPIRE’S GUIDE TO GARDENING) by Shari L Tapscott

Life is weird. One day, you’re in the garden, tending your tulips and growing your flower farm business, and the next, your doctor is handing you a prescription for synthetic blood and signing you up for vampire support groups. Hi, I’m Piper Edwards, and I’m pre-vampiric. Here are a few things I didn’t know a month ago: The cute guy who visits my flower stall at the farmer’s market every week is a vampire. And he’s not so cute. He’s a stalker. Vampires have a lot of food options. If you don’t like prescription synthetic blood, there are subscription services that will deliver exotic animal blood to your doorstep every week. Organic, free-range, wild-caught—the options are endless. The government requires all infected individuals to be assigned to a conservator. Mostly, they hang around to help their pre-vamps learn the ropes and navigate their new diet. But if you’re a really lucky pre-vamp, your conservator will be a wicked-hot, recently demoted hunter who will hold your hand at doctor’s appointments and track down your stalker, bodyguard style. In case you’re not sure, I got lucky. My conservator’s name is Noah, and this is our story.       AmazonKU

TOTALLY CURSED: MYSTERIES OF MERI (FAMILIAR KITTEN MYSTERIES BOOK 27) by Sara Bourgeois

The Midnight Madness Carnival rolls into Coventry with great fanfare, but as soon as the trucks open and the rides start to assemble, it becomes clear that this isn’t the cheerful Halloween attraction the town was expecting. The carnival grounds are set up in an old, overgrown field on the outskirts of town. Rusted, creaking rides loom against the sky, their chipped paint barely visible under layers of grime. The Ferris wheel groans ominously as it turns, its cabins swaying more than they should. Tattered tents in faded oranges and blacks dot the grounds, housing games with impossible odds and unsettling prizes. The funhouse mirrors are cracked, distorting reflections in disturbing ways. The carnies themselves add to the unsettling atmosphere. They’re a motley crew of weathered, tattooed individuals with haunted eyes and crooked smiles. Their barker’s calls sound more like threats than invitations. At night, the carnival is lit by flickering, unreliable generators that cast long, dancing shadows. The air is thick with the sickly-sweet smell of cotton candy mixed with something less pleasant – perhaps a hint of decay. Despite its rundown appearance and creepy atmosphere, the townspeople of Coventry find themselves strangely drawn to the Midnight Madness Carnival. There’s something hypnotic about its vintage horror aesthetic, something that keeps people coming back night after night, even as their dread grows. And that’s before you even get to the murder.     AmazonKU

BONES (THE FOUR BOOK 4) by Layla Frost

VS Note: Author states the series needs to be read in order.

The battle was fought. And the battle was lost. Waking up in the middle of nowhere, my connection to my siblings was gone. Jaggedly severed like a stolen soul. I searched for centuries. Living under countless names. In countless places. Never getting close to anyone. Never staying long enough for anyone to notice I didn’t age. I gave up on finding them. I gave up on finding the other half of my soul. I gave up… period. Until the day I felt Aurora. My one. I didn’t know how the golden-haired beauty ended up in the woods near my cabin. What she’d been through. Why a hollow pain—the kind that could take a grown man to his damned knees—filled her. Or why finding out she was my soulmate made her burst into tears. I would gladly let the world burn to give her happiness, but letting her go was never an option. It had nothing to do with fate and everything to do with her being mine. It was no coincidence I found Aurora and my siblings at the same time. Evil lurked closer. Bigger and badder than we ever expected. Heaven, Hell, and everything in between was in danger. I felt it in my bones.   AmazonKU

GHOST FALLS (HAUNTED SOULS BOOK 22) by Pandora Pine

On the way to a psychic convention in Niagara Falls, Detective Jude Byrne sees a commercial advertising famed daredevil Cannonball Jackson’s latest stunt, going over the falls in a barrel. Jude thinks it would fun to witness the attempt until his husband tells him the day will end in tragedy. From that moment, Jude’s entire focus is on saving Cannonball from himself. Psychic Copeland Forbes is in Canada to work, but after meeting Cannonball’s wife and young son, can’t help getting involved in the push to save the man’s life. When the angry stuntman refuses to listen to reason, Cope has a vision in which he sees Cannonball’s entire family crash and burn as a result of the stunt gone wrong. The reason for Cannonball’s stubbornness is unfathomable to Cope. The daredevil wants to one up his father, who died trying to survive the falls twenty years ago. It’s a race against time to convince Cannonball Jackson to choose family over fame. Can Jude and Cope save the daredevil’s life, or will he be the next victim of the ghost falls?   AmazonKU

LUCY’S BIG SCORE (WORLD OF INSTINCT SHORTS) by Elva Birch

How hard can it be to babysit a squirrel shifter who can start fires? 
Darius has a litte brother that can teleport, so he thinks that babysitting Lucy will be a cinch. But Lucy is on a mission, and chaos is the only certainty scheduled for the evening…A short story in the Day Care for Shifters series, this occurs after the events of Gryphon’s Instinct but can be read entirely alone as a fun, quick romp.     AmazonKU

DON’T CURSE ME LIKE THAT (WITCHES OF HOLIDAY HILLS COZY MYSTERY SERIES BOOK 23)  by Carol Ridder Aspenson

Competition is one thing, but murder is another. When Page Turners, a new bookstore in Holiday Hills, opens its doors, it’s not just books flying off the shelves—accusations are too. Constantine Fairbanks, the tech-savvy owner of the shop, claims Bessie, the heart of The Enchanted Bookstore and Cafe, and Holiday Hills itself, is trying to sabotage her competition, his business. With glitchy e-readers and talk of other crazy events, the town is buzzing with gossip. Things heat up when a bomb explodes, putting Constantine in the hospital. When he dies, gossip focuses on Bessie, but I can’t let her be tried and convicted by gossip alone. Cooper, Stella, Pony, and I dive into the mystery, intent on clearing Bessie’s name and finding the culprit. Like the cozy mysteries I write, I wind up on the top of the killer’s enemy list. Can we find the killer before I end up six feet under?     AmazonKU

CRUEL ALPHA SEASON ONE (WOLVES OF NEW EDEN BOOK ONE) by Rachel Jonas

VS Note: Re-release of a kindle vella serial.

“Either fall in line and be treated like a queen, or rebel and force me to show what a beast I can be. Heaven or hell, Annalise… the choice is yours.” The alpha has a new chew toy… Me. My own family handed me over to this brute, a betrayal that still has me reeling. Not only am I forced to live under his roof, I’m also expected to be his mate. Soft. Submissive. Silent. Everything I’m not. He thinks spoiling me and ordering his staff to wait on me hand and foot will make up for the trail of destruction he’s caused, but he’s sorely mistaken. By day, we clash like oil and water—nothing pleases us more than getting under each other’s skin. But come nightfall, once the staff have all retreated to their quarters, the bickering and power plays turn into more. Cas’s goal once seemed so clear; he wanted to tame me, his “Little Wolf”. But as the lines start to blur, I suspect he’s embraced a far greater challenge…One he may never conquer. Winning my heart. As if things aren’t complicated enough, the corridors of the estate are starting to echo with whispers of scandal and peril. If there’s any truth to these threats, the alpha’s days may be numbered. And so might everyone else’s.     AmazonKU

WITH WING AND CLAWS: SAPPHIC FAE FANTASY ROMANCE  (FAE ISLES BOOK FIVE) by Lisette Marshall

The war is over… but the trouble is only just beginning – Thysandra’s world is falling apart. Rebels have overthrown the fae empire she’s served for centuries. Worse, she’s the one who caused the defeat – tricked into treason by her longtime nemesis and romantic obsession, Naxi, who then promptly abandoned her again, like the empathy-lacking demon she is. Execution by rebels would be a relief at this point. Instead, the bastards name her High Lady of the very court she just betrayed. Punishment or reward, Thys isn’t quite sure. Now she’s supposed to restore order at the Crimson Court… but fae are clamouring for violent revenge. Humans want rights and reparations. There’s a sentient mountain causing trouble, and Naxi is suddenly prancing around the castle again, refusing to leave, and murdering people left and right. Most ridiculously of all, she’s claiming Thysandra is madly in love with her. Agreeing to work together is the only way to restrain the little menace. But when tensions at the court rise to a breaking point, simple cooperation may no longer be enough… Because someone is undermining Thys at every turn. And if she doesn’t soon decide how much she can trust this fickle demon she can’t help but desire, it may just be the death of them both.     AmazonKU

THE ALPHA’S FATED MATE (MOONLIT FORBIDDEN LOVE NOOK THREE) by Jennifer Eve

Aislin – The first thing he did? Reject me. The second? Save me—only to drag me back as his prisoner. We’ve tried to kill each other. But every time his gaze locks with mine, I see it—Not to destroy me. To own.
Everett – She’s my mate. My trouble. I rejected her to protect my duty. But when I saw her bleeding, my wolf shattered. She’s chaos wrapped in temptation. I want to crush her defiance. I want to keep her safe. I want her…And that’s the problem.     AmazonKU

KNOX’S FATE (SILVER FALLS SHIFTERS BOOK ONE) by Delta James

Ruby Edwards arrives in Silver Falls with a dream: to transform her inherited, dilapidated cabin into a charming bed-and-breakfast. Determined and independent, she dives headfirst into renovations—only to discover that the town holds secrets as vast as the surrounding forests. Knox Wilder, the town’s ruggedly handsome handyman has a commanding presence that sets Ruby’s heart aflutter. Hired to help restore the cabin, Knox is reserved yet undeniably magnetic. As sparks fly between them, Ruby can’t shake the feeling that there’s more to Knox—and the townsfolk—than meets the eye. When a chance encounter unveils the truth about Silver Falls’ bear shifters and Knox’s role as their alpha, Ruby is thrust into a world she never imagined. With a rival clan threatening their peace and her burgeoning love for Knox, Ruby must decide if she’s ready to embrace the wild side of love. Can Ruby and Knox bridge the gap between their worlds to protect their love and the town they cherish.     AmazonKU

IN THE WAKE OF THE WICKED by V B Lacey

Wherever she goes, darkness follows. An orphan with a tragic past and a penchant for wicked deeds, Rose Wolff has never been accepted by her people. She’s learned to live in the darkness, content with her Alchemy magic and her quiet apothecary. When a terrible curse sweeping the land forces her to enter the Decemvirate, a magical tournament among the strongest of the empire, Rose is pulled from the shadows and thrown into a world of power games, deadly trials, and entanglements with a handsome, mysterious rebel. With divisions in the empire worsening, there may be more at stake than becoming the champion. Secrets about her magic and encounters with the all-powerful emperor make Rose question everything, leading her down a path she may never come back from. All magic has a price, and Rose must choose: truth, love, or power?     AmazonKU

PRIEST (TRIDENT AGENCY BOOK TWO) by Kiki Clark and EM Lindsey

VS Note: MM PNR.

Feeding on the pleasure of other creatures might sound like the perfect life, but Priest knows the truth. The bottomless hunger and the never-ending need for more will eventually drive him to the brink of madness.
It’s the fate of all Incubi. But until then, he’s determined to spend as much time as possible checking on the human bookstore owner who turns Priest into a tongue-tied mess. Oliver doesn’t seem to mind, treating him with a kindness he’s never experienced from anyone outside his Trident Agency family. Fumbling flirtations is all it can ever be though. The risk of draining Oliver is too great, and Priest refuses to put him at risk. But then the bookstore goes up in flames, and Priest learns he’ll do just about anything to keep Oliver safe. Protecting the reckless human he has been obsessed with for months may be the only truly good thing he does with his life. But the longer they’re together, the more difficult it is to resist his demon’s cravings, and the more secrets they uncover. About Oliver… and supernaturals like Priest and his friends. As the Alpha Team investigates and attacks keep coming—forming a terrifyingly familiar picture—Priest and Oliver have to learn to trust each other… and themselves.     AmazonKU

BOUND BY FATE (WEREWOLVES AND SKIN SHIFTERS BOOK FOUR) by Seraphina Wilderose

SERA – Starting over in a small supernatural town was supposed to be simple. I wanted to help people, leave my mistakes behind, and, maybe, recover the memories I lost. But when Liam walks into my life, everything changes. There’s something about him—something that feels too familiar. Every time I’m near him, my heart races, and my magic stirs. But I swore never to use it to harm anyone again. The problem is, the closer we get, the harder it is to deny the truth we share, or the power that pulls us together. LIAM – I promised myself I’d never shift again. The last time I did, I almost lost everything. But when Sera shows up, the girl I once knew but she no longer remembers, my resolve starts to crumble. She’s not just a witch with a haunting past—she’s the one I made a pact with years ago. I’ve spent years trying to forget the power inside me, but now, with enemies closing in and my daughter’s life on the line, I may have no choice. Will I risk becoming the monster I fear, or lose Sera forever?   AmazonKU 

FALLEN EMBERS (FALLEN GUARDIANS BOOK NINE) by Georgia Lyn Hunter

When a spurned, otherworldly date stalks her, Nia Deveraux’s life spirals into a nightmare. Not even her hunter friends can keep her safe. Then, a breathtaking stranger appears, whisking her away from everything familiar and into the seductive, treacherous world of angels, prophecies, and more danger. Lore, the sexy angel protecting her, is colder than stone and unmoved by humans. Yet, Nia cannot resist the temptation to break through the barriers that keep him at arm’s length. But as Lore’s armor begins to fracture, Nia’s frightening powers emerge, and she uncovers the terrifying truth about her past. Now, Nia must face enemies from both Heaven and Hell bent on her demise when a devastating betrayal shakes her to her core. The very angel she’s falling for is the one sent to kill her.     AmazonKU

RIDE AND DIE (RIDGEMORE BOOK ONE) by Lucia Ashta

SNOWED IN WITH THE KRAMPUS (ROARS AND ROMANCES BOOK FOUR) by Emily Shore

THE DRAGON QUEEN (EMBER QUEEN OF DRAGONS BOOK SIX) by Dizzy Cooper

It’s time. After years of manipulating the dragon world from behind the scenes, the Shadow King is ready to step out into the light. He has all the ingredients to perform a powerful ritual that will steal the magic from dragons all over the world. The only thing standing between him and total domination is me. The Chosen One. The heir to all five dragon kingdoms, mated to princes from the Kingdoms of Stone, Fire, Water and Air. One problem: I’ve lost my magic. To get it back, my mates and I will have to work together as we never have before. It’s a race against time to rally our forces and take the fight to the very heart of the Shadow King’s territory. But in order to claim the Crown of Cinders and ascend to the Grand Throne, we’ll have to call on untapped powers, risking our lives, the lives of our friends, and the future of our kind. Is love enough to conquer darkness, once and for all?  Or will the darkness consume us, tearing even the strongest of bonds apart.     AmazonKU

MYTHS OF OPHELIA (THE CURSE OF OPHELIA BOOK FOUR) by Nicole Plantania

Constellations may fall, but perhaps all the myths are alive. Ophelia has survived warfare, curses, and betrayals. Now, as the Revered of the Mystique Warriors and the Chosen of the Angels, she faces an unprecedented threat: The bloodthirsty Queen of the Fae sails for the shores of Gallantia. To ensure the safety of her people, Ophelia is forced into a deadly bargain. As the hunt for the remaining two Angel emblems continues–now with newfound allies–Ophelia’s chosen family is thrown into peril and prophecies. Fates are questioned, magic seeks to kill, and each day, the Angels try to bend Ophelia further to their will. But she is born of myths and legend, and she will scorch the deities before they pull her strings. Can Ophelia discover the remedy to the Angelcurse and harness her newfound power, or will centuries-old secrets rip her apart at the seams?     AmazonKU

A HEART TO BEAR (BEAR CREEK FOREVER BOOK FOUR) by Harmony Raines

After being jilted a week before her wedding, Tammy swears off love and escapes her old life to care for her injured Uncle Gavin in the peaceful small town of Bear Creek. Tammy takes over the work in Gavin’s veterinarian practice, content to spend her days tending to the local animals, but her resolve to avoid romance is tested when she meets Dougray Thornberg—a rugged rancher whose family has called Bear Creek home for generations. Tammy and Dougray’s connection is undeniable, but when she discovers Dougray’s secret—that he’s a bear shifter and her fated mate—she’s faced with a choice: protect her fragile heart or embrace a bond stronger than anything she’s ever known. As Tammy and Dougray grow closer, an unseen danger lurks in the wild, threatening their newfound connection. And when Tammy’s ex-fiancé shows up in Bear Creek, stirring up old wounds, it becomes clear that Tammy’s future—both in love and in life—is far from certain. Can Tammy trust Dougray enough to take a leap of faith, or will her past and the looming danger tear them apart before they can build a life together?    AmazonKU

KRAVED BY KRAMPUS: A YULE BE MINE MONSTER ROMANCE by Alexa Ashe and Jewel Hayes

I just wanted to write a fluffy Christmas romance—now I’m trapped with Krampus and tangled in Yuletide magic. My life as the “Queen of Christmas Cheer” was simple. Write a sparkling holiday romance, make everyone believe in happy endings, and never, ever think about the darker stories lurking in my mind. Then I burned a manuscript about Krampus. And he came to life. Now, I’m snowed in with an ancient, horned spirit who claims I belong to him. He’s temptation made real–dangerous power and gentle strength, with a voice like midnight promises. More claws and shadowed desire than Santa’s warm and fuzzy cousin. But the worst part? My stories are coming to life—literally. Each scene of darkness and passion I’ve ever dared to write is unfolding around me, complete with magic, monsters, and a winter storm determined to keep me trapped here. Krampus says I can’t run from this. He wants me to embrace my true power—and him. But if I choose this wild, intoxicating magic, I might lose everything I’ve built. Then again, maybe the Queen of Christmas is ready to reign in the shadows.   AmazonKU     AB

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