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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ALIEN NAGA’S PRIZE (STARLIGHT BRIDES) by Hattie Jacks
He’s the scorching hot naga assassin who needs a fake bride…who am I to argue? I missed first contact over a century ago, and my guard job on S.C Britannia is no more than pushing buttons. I joined the military for excitement and all I get are drunk idiots and the occasional smuggler to break up the boredom. Which is why I entered the Starlight Lottery in the first place. A new job and a new life on an alien planet, what more could a girl seeking adventure possibly want? So I might not have expected an adventure to involve fake marrying a naga assassin who needs me to infiltrate a pleasure planet in order to track down his mark.
And I certainly didn’t expect my new husband to be hotter than hell, with a tail which runs riot in my fantasies. Not that he’s interested in me. It seems his blood is as cold as his reptilian nature might suggest. Until we have to share one bed and things get heated for the night…When this is all over, Azul says he’ll pay me well and we can go our separate ways, but after I’ve seen how passionate he can be, I’m not sure it’s going to be possible. And from what I’ve seen in his mesmerising eyes, I’ve got to hope he feels the same. AmazonKU
BEYOND EARTH by Various
Discover passion among the stars…Blast off to the future with this limited edition collection of sizzling, science fiction romance stories! Otherworldly seduction and intergalactic adventures await you in these high-heat, open-door tales from a diverse group of authors. Meet alien gladiators, cyborgs, AI lifeforms, psychic aliens, interstellar royalty, psy-changelings, fearless humans, and more. Visit alien worlds, travel on high-tech vessels, and immerse yourself in red-hot seduction blazing brighter than any quasar.The Beyond Earth anthology is a pulse-pounding, toe-curling journey into the cosmos. If you enjoy out-of-this-world romance with guaranteed happily ever afters, lovers from different worlds, fated mates, enemies to lovers, grumpy-sunshine, rescue romance, and more, then you’ll love this treasure trove of spicy, steamy, futuristic stories.
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FORBIDDEN MATE (INFINITE UNIONS: INTREPID ALIEN MATES BOOK THREE by Trish Heinrich
“I am the Seventh Son of the Pirate Queen Teneras, and I demand you let my mate go.” I only said it to save her life, I never thought we would actually have to pull it off. After all, Thanh hates me, always has. And the feeling is mutual. It doesn’t matter that my mating instincts demand I claim her, or that I’ve been dreaming of her for months. I’ll never be anything more to her than ‘pirate scum’, and that’s just fine with me. When my current mission takes me back to the pirate federation to steal a doomsday device from an impenetrable vault, I’m relieved. The distance from Thanh is just what I need to keep my mating instincts from forming a permanent attachment. But when my superior tells me that the pint sized pilot is not only coming with me, but that we have to keep pretending to be mates, I realize that the hardest part of this mission won’t be the heist. It will be treading the razor thin line between hate and lust without losing myself in the process. What’s a pirate prince to do when the one woman in the galaxy he wants would rather shove him out of an air lock, than admit they’ve got more than mutual loathing between them? AmazonKU
ALIEN IN THE ATTIC (THRYAL MATES BOOK ONE) by Celia Kyle
An unexpected inheritance brought Carmen Flores a sprawling mansion—and an even bigger (sexier) secret. Carmen thought her grandparents left her a house, but instead she finds Arccoo, an alien prince, hiding in the attic. Trapped on Earth, he has no way home until rescue arrives. Except he’s on Earth just long enough for romance to spark between him and Carmen. When Arccoo leaves for his home planet of Thryal, Carmen decides she’s not ready to let the sinfully seductive alien go. With her sisters’ help, they repair the damage to the ship he left behind and race after the alluring alien. But Thryal isn’t the paradise they imagined. They are met with suspicion and prejudice from the alien race. Even worse, many are willing to do anything to keep Carmen away from their beloved prince.
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I’M NOT YOUR PET: MM SFR (EXTRA! EXTRATERRESTIAL) by Fae Quin
Hugo – I’m not saying I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the three years I’ve spent in captivity on a pleasure planet, shaking my money-maker for intergalactic patrons… but, I mean, it hasn’t been all bad. The jelly donuts were a perk. And granted, I didn’t really know what I was signing up for when I agreed to be purchased by the sexy pink shark-man, but things seem to be looking up. Even though we don’t speak each other’s languages, he seems pretty nice—if his sharp-toothed smiles and gentle touches are anything to go by. If only I could get my hands on a translator device so I could ask him what exactly his intentions are. I truly hope I’m not just a pet! Roark – The moment I set eyes on my fluffy-haired, spotted, little huu-man, sitting so sad in his glass prison, I knew I needed to free him, to make him mine. To rid him of this godawful planet and show him a life outside of gilded cages. But as captain of a space voyager, my missions are dangerous and it will be difficult to keep my small mate safe. He’s so full of life and excitement and curiosity, but he’s also fragile and soft. He must be protected at all costs. And no matter how badly my hearts ache to claim him, I worry if maybe a life with me would just be a different sort of prison. AmazonKU
UNEXPECTED ALIEN PRINCE (THE ALVA BOOK FOUR) by Miranda Martin
He vanished ten years ago… now he’s back. Adella spent a decade trying to forget Jaxon, the man who disappeared without a trace and left her heart shattered. On a stormy Halloween night, her life takes a chilling turn when she finds him again—broken, bleeding, and desperate. But the man who broke her heart is more than she ever knew. Jaxon isn’t just a man; he’s an alien prince on the run from a war that could destroy more than just his distant planet. As Adella grapples with the shock of his return, sinister forces close in. A simple car breakdown turns into a life-or-death escape from shadowy attackers, and Jaxon’s cryptic warnings reveal a terrifying truth: Adella is the key to a conflict she can’t even begin to understand. Thrust into a galaxy-spanning war, Adella must navigate unimaginable dangers, with only Jaxon to guide her. Can she trust this alien prince who broke her heart, or will her choice between love and survival doom them both? In a battle for an entire galaxy, Adella might just discover that love is the most powerful force of all. AmazonKU
MY ALIEN PIRATE: BOOK ONE OF THE STARDUST SOULMATE SERIES by Dallas Ryan
VS Note: From NOV 27.
In the vastness of space, destiny found a way. When xenobiologist Dr. Nova Chen’s ship is torn apart during humanity’s first faster-than-light jump, she never expects to wake up in the arms of a purple-skinned alien pirate captain. Even more surprising? The instant, undeniable attraction she feels toward him. Captain Zharrox has spent centuries building his fearsome pirate reputation among the stars. The last thing he needs is the complication of a mysterious alien female stirring feelings he thought long buried. But there’s something about Nova that calls to him on a primal level – something that makes him question everything he thought he knew about love, destiny, and his own people’s ancient prophecies. As Nova and Zharrox navigate their growing attraction, they must also deal with a suspicious crew, dangerous space anomalies, and the discovery of other human survivors. Their passion ignites against a backdrop of interstellar intrigue, leading them to discover that their connection runs deeper than mere physical attraction – they share a rare and powerful mate bond that transcends species. But when a former crew member threatens to destroy everything they’ve built together, Zharrox must choose between his oldest friend and the woman who has become his destiny. With the fate of two species hanging in the balance, can their love survive the ultimate test? AmazonKU
TIS THE SEASON FOR TENTACLES by Chloe Archer
VS Note: MM SFR.
Felix – Combing the desert for aliens might sound a little out there, but I don’t care. They’re among us and I’m going to prove it. Yet even I didn’t expect to get sucked up by a tractor beam and whisked off to outer space! Also, why the heck does the interior of this ship look like a Christmas store exploded inside it? And, swoon, why does the big golden alien scowling at me have so many… tentacles? Najar – For a second time, we’ve been forced to bring a human aboard our ship. And once again, it’s due to my crew mates’ foolishness. Sigh. Christmas is in the air–Galactic gods, save me—and we’re exploring planets with similarly unusual holidays. So, Felix is stuck with us for a while. But why can’t I leave the inquisitive human alone? He’s too tempting for his own good. Our time together is limited, so hoping for something serious is ridiculous… right? AmazonKU
YULE OCTOPI MY HEART by K L Hiers and Mozzarus Scout
Ozzie Silverman is doing his best to prepare for the holiday season, but it’s not easy being a grumpy witch who despises everyone outside his immediate family. He has to prepare for the Winter Solstice, get in some last minute shopping, survive his grandmother’s dreadful fruitcake, help out the intergalactic tentacle being—Wait, what? Tuesday is a bubbly and chaotic alien who’s on the run across the universe from his ex-boyfriend, a malicious conqueror of worlds who’s hellbent on them getting back together. Tuesday desperately needs a place to hide, and his unique charm is impossible for Ozzie to resist. Plus Ozzie can’t say no to a cute face—even one with hot pink tentacles. Things heat up as Tuesday melts Ozzie’s prickly defenses, but even the magic of the season might not be enough to save them when Tuesday’s crazy ex shows up and announces he’s going to destroy the world on the twenty-fifth of December. Time is running out and Ozzie is desperate to protect Tuesday, but he might have to do something even more impossible than defeating an homicidal intergalactic overlord: Tell his family he brought an alien home for Christmas dinner. AmazonKU
TRAPPED IN THE CHRISTMAS CABIN: KINDRED TALES SPICY SHORTS NOVELLA by Evangeline Anderson
What can you do when you work with the woman of your dreams…but you know you can never have her? That’s Klaus’s predicament. He’s a grumpy Beast Kindred warrior assigned to be the protector of a curvy little human named Kelli. He thinks his gorgeous coworker is out of reach…until the two of them get assigned to stay in a couple’s Christmas Cabin designed by alien researchers interested in holiday mating habits.
Kelli has no idea her huge, grumpy Kindred Protector is in love with her. But she’s about to find out when they get to the cabin where Holiday Romance is the priority. Once they get snowed in, all bets are off and the spicy shenanigans begin! What happens when the cabin makes them kiss under the mistletoe or forces them to take a shower together? How about when the couch disappears and there’s only one bed? And that’s not even counting the naughty outfits the cabin provides them to wear.
Will Kelli and Klaus survive being Trapped in the Christmas Cabin or will their work relationship turn into something a lot more intimate?
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SNOWED IN WITH MY ALIEN BOSS (TALLEAN MERCENARIES) by Lynnea Lee
The winter solstice is a time for friends, family, and festivities… and me driving out to my cabin in the woods to avoid it all, just like I do every year. But when something trips my repair shop’s alarms, and the security feed shows my human receptionist half-dressed in the staff room, looking like she’s about to hunker down for the holidays all alone, my protective instincts has me turning the transport around against my better judgment. I’ve craved Abby from afar, but she deserves so much better than a grumpy, washed-up ex-mercenary. Too bad the mate bond has other ideas, especially when the forecasted storm blows in early, snowing us in together. AmazonKU
PARADISE: LIMINAL SPACE BOOK TWO by Cari Z
VS Note: MM SFR.
Marriage, for some, is the ultimate goal in life. But for Garrett Caractacus, it’s a battle against the odds. All he wants is to marry the love of his life, Jonah Helms, and have a peaceful wedding on the sunny planet of Paradise. But when Jonah’s ex-husband shows up, determined to take their son Cody away, Garrett must find new ways to fight for his family. The rain may have stopped, but the storm is far from over for Garrett and his loved ones. AmazonKU
PANDION (GENERA SERIES BOOK ONE) by J B Thwaite
VS Note: MM SFR. From NOV 23.
After graduating from the seven-year extended program of the top-ranking empath university in Japan, the serial overachiever, Harumine Satoru, is paired to work with the absolute bottom-of-the-barrel shirker delinquent, Kagesawa Tsuyoshi. What could possibly go wrong? Pandion is a nerdy gay workplace ro— Soft Scifi Adventure set in near-future alternate universe Japan with plenty of character growth, neurodiversity rep, geeky tech and an intriguing plot with realistic, relatable stakes. Can these nerds overcome their unusual circumstances? AmazonKU
PRIZE FOR THE ALIEN GRUMPUS by Athena Storm
Freedom was so close I could taste it……until my boss turned out to be an alien from across the galaxy. And not just any alien. But Krampus.
Yeah, that Krampus. Horns, fur, claws, the works. He’s a towering, terrifying legend, and now he’s crashing at my house, demanding hot chocolate and calling me his “magnificent mate.” Did I mention the Grolgath assassins chasing us? Or the Christmas carolers narrowly dodging his death ray? It’s like Santa’s workshop collided with an alien invasion. Somehow, this wild, otherworldly monster thinks we’re meant to be together. And every time he rumbles “magnificent” in that gravelly voice, my heart—and my body—starts to believe him. But surviving the holidays with Krampus means keeping my daughter safe, dodging galactic bounty hunters, and figuring out how to cohabitate with a seven-foot alien determined to make me his queen. Merry freaking Christmas to me. AmazonKU
EMISSARIES (STAR’S EDGE: NEL BENTLY BOOK SIX) by V S Holmes
VS Note: LGBTQ SF.
Archaeologist Dr. Nel Bently has never been farther from home. With a tenuous ceasefire from Lin’s rebellion force and genocidal Harris behind electrobars, Nel dares to hope she might finally return to Earth. But the nagging whispers that dogged her flight are much, much louder. Nel is no stranger to giving a story and voice to the dead, but she never thought it would be so literal. With the ghostly cacophony calling for justice, she and Lin set out across the sinister jungle of the Nalawangsa estate. The depths of the overgrown satellite hold the terrible secret behind Samsara’s ghosts, but unless she and Lin can work together, Nel will lose more than just her leg. And their incendiary relationship isn’t helped by the fact that Nel can’t decide whether she wants to kiss Lin, or blast her out the nearest airlock. Dar is comatose, Emilio is exhausted, and the dead need a voice. But Dr. Nel Bently is far better at wielding her temper and trowel than her words. Amazon NOTE: Not on Apple Books or KOBO yet the day I checked.
THE DALGUR’S PET: DARK ALIEN ABDUCTION ROMANCE by E K Datura
After an embarrassing breakup in the middle of what was supposed to be her engagement dinner, Giselle drives off into the desert, desperate for an escape. Amidst the vast darkness, a bright light shines overhead, one that gets closer and closer until dizziness overwhelms her and the world goes black. When she awakes, she’s on a lab table, two strange creatures examining her in humiliating ways. Two aliens. They’re tall, with purple skin and horns, strange tentacles that extend from their bodies as if they were made of clay. Vrix is kind and enthusiastic, but Thase… he is frightening, rough, unwilling to listen to her pleas. Despite everything, desire blossoms, a pleasant dulling of the senses that she cannot ignore. And at the end of it all, Giselle must decide: keep fighting or surrender to bliss. AmazonKU
REAL SCALE BLAZER (PARANORMAL DATING AGENCY BOOK 85) by Milly Taiden
VS Note: Takes place on another planet.
Samara Quinn agreed to let Gerri Wilder take her on an adventure to another planet. And yes, maybe she needed a change after her life went up in flames. But battling shadowy forces, navigating royal politics, and trying to solve an alien planet’s geological crisis? That wasn’t exactly in the brochure. Neither was a tall, hunky and grumpy dragon that melts the ice caps around her heart. Kaithor Dracos is a dragon king with a problem—his ancestral magic is wreaking havoc, shaking his icy kingdom to its core. The solution? Finding his fated mate. The catch? She’s a stubborn, snarky human woman who seems more interested in fault lines than fairy-tale endings. How is he supposed to romance his Earth beauty when she’s keeping him at arm’s length? When sabotage and danger threaten Quinn’s life, Kai’s protective instincts ignite. But Quinn isn’t some damsel waiting to be saved. Will Kai’s kingdom survive long enough for Quinn to admit her love for him, or will the shadowy forces them tear them apart before their bond can change the fate of the land? AmazonKU
TUNNELSCAPE ( THE ARBORES SERIES BOOK ONE) by Allison Woodard
VS Note: LGBTQ SF. Romantic elements.
The first time I saw Nowhere was my last. That day that I made it to the skybox, the air was clear. I could see for miles in all directions. I could see the solid steel wall of The Block separating the Slums from the Inner City on one side. And on the other side, I could see Nowhere. Over the past sixteen years of my life, I’ve been taught that Nowhere is a vast wasteland where the mutations are born before they slither into the Tunnels. But it’s not true. It was far away. At least dozens of miles out, on the edge of the horizon. But it was there. It was tall, green, and beautiful – a tree. I say all the time how I’m going to go out there and explore the forbidden world beyond our walls. Of course, my father is completely against the idea. He wants me to have nothing to do with Nowhere, the VSJ, the gangs of the Slums, the Tunnels- he wants me away from everyone and everything. But it’s not up to him. I know what I saw. And I’m going to see it again. All I have to do now is face the CKs and Pickpockets in the country’s biggest tournament and win the freedom to explore the unknown Nowhere. I’ll be going with Milo, Phoenix, and Tengen to battle mutated critters in the VSJ’s Tunnels for the chance to tear down the walls separating us from the inner cities and Nowhere. Shouldn’t be too hard, right? You are now entering Tunnel One. Thank you. And enjoy your adventure. AmazonKU
MENDED LEGACIES: LEUKOS TRILOGY by S E Alexander
VS Note: MFMMM SFR.
The moment I open my eyes, I’m back home in Leukos. Although things don’t make sense and something isn’t right. My instincts are screaming at me to get away but I can’t because my mates have been taken from me. Now that I know I’m stuck behind enemy walls, the ones I love are in danger, and I may be the only chance at getting us all back together so we can regroup. Except, my bonds are muted. One of my mates is trapped under the Council’s influence, and our home is destroyed.
The High Council is more power hungry than we could have ever imagined, and the balance of the world hangs by a thread. Can we overcome our demons, get free and face the evil lurking above the clouds? Will we finally get our happily ever after? AmazonKU
ELENA THE ESTEEMED (HORGERIANS BOOK FIVE) by Nova Edwins
I prefer to have my peace and quiet. My cabin is secluded from the others, I’m not exactly talkative, and I prefer to spend my time alone in the forest. A mate and children are pretty much the last thing I want—at least that’s what I thought before I met Elena. The human woman fascinates me deeply. Sometimes she even makes me forget that my byname is “the Reticent.” However, Elena makes it clear straight away that she is not interested in a long-term relationship or similar commitments. So why am I somehow… disappointed?
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KRIN (THE PROTECTORATE WARRIORS ALIEN FATED MATES BOOK THREE) by Rayne Reilly
Krin, the newly appointed Captain of the Protectorate patrol ship Chetok faces a dilemma no battle training could prepare him for. His duty is to protect Alaran space, but his heart is tethered to Riley, a human female he believes is his Fated Mate. Unfortunately, Krin has always struggled with talking to females. When Riley asks to be dropped off at a distant human colony, the thought of letting her go is unbearable. But making her part of his crew feels equally wrong. Alaran males are sworn to protect their K’sha, not put them in danger. Riley, a former soldier who has always struggled with relationships, can’t deny the magnetic pull she feels toward Krin. Is it just his good looks, or something deeper? Unwilling to watch him disappear into the stars without her, Riley makes the bold decision to secure a place aboard the Chetok, determined to fight for whatever connection they share. Torn between duty and desire, Krin and Riley must navigate the treacherous unknowns of space—and their undeniable feelings for each other. Will Krin find the courage to claim Riley as his Fated Mate, or will their future be torn apart by tragedy before they get the chance to explore their love? AmazonKU
SUNASTARA AND THE VENUSIAN by Jess K Hardy
As the hospitality specialist aboard an infamously debauched interstellar pleasure cruise, Sunastara Nex never mixes work with pleasure. But she knows more than most how little the universe cares for rules and order. For example: the most worlds-shattering one-night stand of her life just became the newest member of her crew. Freddie is as gorgeous as she remembered, still unbearably tempting, and still very interested. Unfortunately, he’s also strictly off limits. Until he comes up with the wildest seduction strategy this side of the wormhole. But while Sunny and Freddie hide their romance in a world of make-believe, a very real threat puts their ship and possibly the entire Known Universe at risk. Faced with the unknown, they’ll have to decide whether they’ll fight for a future together, or let the gravity of their pasts tear them apart. AmazonKU
CELESTIAL MATE: CELESTION WOLVES BOOK TWO by Charlene Pender
Nothing will distract me from rescuing my crew. Leading the only all-female unit in the mining colonies of Gragon 6 has always felt special. Never did I think it would put us in danger—that we’d be a target. But for the Skulchers, it’s an easy prize. They scoop us up and add us to their growing collection of human women to sell off to who-knows-where. We’re lucky to escape, only to lose control of our stolen ship and crash onto an uncharted planet. As the ship crashes, the heap of junk breaks apart and separates me from most of my crew. Now at the mercy of the friendly natives, the wolfshifting Celetans, my only goal is to find the rest of my unit. Still traumatized by our capture, I vow to myself that nothing will get in the way of rescuing the others—especially not the tall, handsome, Snowscape beta A. I can’t keep my eyes off him, and his all-knowing eyes makes my pulse race and my knees weak. AmazonKU
VS NOTE: Here were all my 2024 New Releases, in case you missed any! Link is to my Amazon Author Page but the books are available wide…
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TWO THOUSAND SHADOWS (KINGS OF CHAOS BOOK FOUR) by Jocelynn Drake
The “stray cat” Junjie has been feeding and cuddling for months is actually an extremely rare cat shifter. Of course, Leo would have preferred to continue their arrangement of Junjie feeding him choice bits of fish and rubbing his belly, but he needs Junjie’s help and that means revealing his secret. An orphaned kitten needs a home after the fae killed his parents, and Leo is the most irresponsible, feckless, lazy creature in existence. In short, he’s a terrible choice for raising a two-year-old cat shifter. No. The WORST choice. Yet, even after the little boy is settled with Junjie and the rest of the Zhang clan, Leo can’t walk away. There’s just something about that sweet, bashful vampire with the too-soft heart and sexy eyes. And that kid is stealing chunks of his heart, too. The war with the fae is about to tear the world apart and an old dark shadow has fallen over the Zhang clan, threatening to destroy them all. Leo must stay to protect his new family. Even if it means giving up all his secrets to the vampire who is steadily stealing away his heart. AmazonKU
MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE: TIGER’S EYE MYSTERIES by Alyssa Day
A small-town mystery with laughter, kissing, mayhem, and magic –
When private investigator and tiger shapeshifter Jack Shepherd has to make the biggest decision of his life, everybody in Dead End, the quirkiest town in Florida, wants to offer their advice. But when Jack’s girlfriend, pawnshop owner Tess Callahan, discovers a dead body in her garage, all decisions are on hold until Jack and Tess, with the help of their friends and family, can solve the mystery. And did we mention the werewolves? Because nothing will stop justice in Dead End, and sometimes it takes a Tiger’s Eye to see the truth.
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KARMA’S SPARKLE (MAGIC MIDLIFE IN MYSTIC HOLLOW BOOK EIGHT) by L A Boruff and Lacey Carter
Unicorns are dying, and they need our help. Just when I thought life had thrown its weirdest curveballs, my brother Henry decides to tie the knot with his finance Alice. Chaos ensues as we navigate quirky nuptial plans, but the real twist comes when unicorns start dropping like enchanted flies. What’s a girl to do with mythical beasts she’d thought were only fantasy? Enter Beth’s new love interest, Wade, my charming next-door neighbor, who specializes in magical animals. Alongside my witchy friends, we plunge into a world even more magical than we’d ever known, uncovering secrets that go beyond anything we’ve ever imagined. Wedding preparations collide with unicorn whodunits, and my friends and I stumble upon more paranormal mishaps than Mystic Hollow can handle. Because when karma is your name, unraveling supernatural mysteries is all in a day’s spellbinding work. AmazonKU
SEB AND AILIN: CASE OF THE MURDEROUS MISTLETOE by Mchele Notaro
VS Note: MM PNR.
All I want to do is get ready to have our family over for Winter Solstice, but like all things involving Ailin Ellwood, we get pulled into another wild BCA case. The Brinnswick Central Agency tends to pull us in for the really… let’s say difficult—and weird, let’s not forget weird—magical cases, so I have no doubt this one will be a doozy. Even knowing that, I never really expected to be attacked by kids’ toys and Christmas decorations. But when my viramore—soulmate—is involved, well, things get all kinds of whacky. AmazonKU
RECKONING: RISE OF THE GUARDIANS (HELL’S ANGEL BOOK THREE) by Olivia Boothe
After recovering the four Creation Stones and sending Beleth back to Hell, we managed to secure the Guardians’ Eastern Headquarters, but we’ve only succeeded at patching up the wounds. Our numbers are depleted and our wards are weakening. Nowhere is safe. Not until we can end this war, and Samael is determined to win it. He’s not only taken my family, planning to use my son as his vessel and holding Jax captive as collateral, but he’s unleashed his deadliest army yet. But I’m not leaving this battlefield until that infernal beast is nothing but ashes. Even if that means I have to bring the fight straight to his cursed kingdom. AmazonKU
DEMON REFORM ACADEMY: TERM 2 by Lyra Winters
For the last three months, I survived the desert campus filled with vicious demons while being haunted by the scars of my past. But when students began succumbing to the grasp of dark magic, my power spiraled out of control, intent on consuming every bit. With an uncanny ability to devour the darkness infecting others, I became a beacon for the attention of Dark Veil, the depraved society pulling the strings behind it all. With the violent snap of matebonds, the Fates bound my soul to five demons. Three of my fated mates, once enemies, dropped to their knees, apologies ringing hollow against the echoes of their torment last term. But even with the ache in my heart, two other matebonds connected me to caring, loving, and safe demons—the embodiment of what I had longed for in a mate. As I struggled with my newfound powers and my matebonds, Dark Veil showered me with gifts, drawn to the ‘untapped potential’ they sensed within me. I refused to bend to their will, determined to destroy the darkness they sought to wield—but what I wanted wasn’t on their agenda. Matebonds, former enemies at my feet, dark magic infections, and the looming threat of a dark magic cult—this term at Demon Reform Academy promised a whirlwind of danger and desire. AmazonKU
A SOUTHERN VAMPIRE YULETIDE WEDDING: MIDNIGHT MAGNOLIAS BOOK 19 by P Mattern
“Yuletide brings Gifts, Gaiety and Ghosts!” As the Christmas Season approaches, widower, and dashing vampire Captain Merchant Teecham prepares to wed Lady Roxanne, longtime friend of the close knit Teecham family and a gifted Clairvoyant. At his last wedding to the lovely Butterfly Anne, his ex-wife showed up…Would history repeat itself? Can a ghost actually crash a wedding? Decking the halls will be more of a challenge than ever at Magnolia Manor! AmazonKU
TWISTED LOYALTIES (KNIGHTS OF THE TWISTED TREE BOOK TWO) by Barbara J Webb
Korin has found a new home and new friends, and the past seems safely behind him. But there are reasons Teriad never stayed in one place. Korin never wanted the attention of other wizards, and he certainly doesn’t want any part in wizard politics, but he may not have a choice as people in the city start to get hurt. Ádan may be able to help, but only if Korin can accept the truths he learned about Ádan and his friends. As threats around them grow, Korin and Ádan both must decide where their loyalties lie, and if ancient obligations will overwhelm their devotion to each other.
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WAYWARD WITCH by Zoey Indiana
Cursed with perpetual dishonesty, librarian witch Selene, is haunted by vivid dreams of a mysterious, desolate place. Trying to find a place without asking questions is next to impossible, especially when the name is unknown. Seeking a cure, she visits a magic shop for a potion that could enable her to speak honestly. Although the shopkeeper doesn’t have the exact potion she seeks, he offers a “fix anything” alternative. Despite her reservations, she finds herself unable to decline and takes the potion, sparking a chain of unsettling events, punctuated by the shopkeeper’s ominous laughter. Determined to uncover the mysterious locale from her dreams and lift her curse, she risks using the potion, requesting what she most needs. What happens next could either be the answer to her problems or the start of something far more complicated. Along her journey, Selene encounters a slew of captivating characters: Azar, the tempting Djinn eager to grant her three wishes; Thorn, the alluring demon open to making dark bargains for her soul; Orion, the Pegasus shifter committed to guiding her toward the path of good; and Veri, the goddess of truth focused on ensuring Selene’s honesty. As she navigates these complicated relationships, Selene’s quest grows increasingly complex. Will she find what she’s searching for, or will she get lost in the entanglement of desires and dangers? AmazonKU
HER DRYAD DOM by Zoey Indiana
I never believed in monsters—until I stumbled into the cursed town of Beastly Falls and met Dominik, a grumpy yet sweet dryad. As a corporate lawyer jaded by the ruthless legal world, I thought investigating the mysterious Beastly Falls would be a quick fix. My client wanted to develop it, but the town’s silence had me intrigued. Determined to get answers, I ventured into the eerie woods. Cue the epic car breakdown. Stranded, lost, and more than a little cranky, I literally fell into the arms of Dominik, a forest-dwelling hottie with serious bark—and a surprisingly tender heart. But here’s the kicker: Beastly Falls is cursed, and leaving is not an option. Dominik, bound by the town’s magic, is part of the reason no one escapes. Can I survive life in a cursed town—and with a monster who’s surprisingly easy to love?
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DANCER AND THE ICE BEAR (FURRY UNITED COALITION BOOK NINE) by Eve Langlais
Holy jingle bells, Krampus has taken Santa’s Village hostage and it’s up to Dancer to fly into action and save Christmas! Alas, her nose doesn’t shine bright like that annoying braggart Rudolph, and on her way to secure aid, she gets lost in a blizzard. Luckily, she crash-lands outside the home of a former FUC soldier, a polar bear with the know-how and connections to mount a rescue. Only Nanook refuses to help because this grumpy Scrooge hates the holidays. However, the ice bear changes his mind when Krampus strikes close to home, kidnapping all the children in town—including Nanook’s twin daughters. With a fire lit under his furry butt, Nanook is ready to roar to the rescue and recruits a furry-minded crew to help him oust Krampus from Santa’s Village. They’ll need to shake a paw if they’re going to pull off a holiday miracle, especially Dancer, who faces the biggest challenge of all; melting an ice bear’s heart.
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WRONG NUMBER, RIGHT SANTA: MM MPREG SHIFTER ROMANCE (DIAL M FOR MATES) by Colbie Dunbar
I didn’t volunteer to run the Winter Pines Community Center Christmas Spectacular. I know my limits, but when I miss a meeting thanks to a stupid flat tire, I find myself the proud owner of the position. With the event less than a week away, I have everything in place; the food, the gifts, the decorations, even the music. All that’s left is waiting for the big day. That is until I get the one phone call that threatens to unravel the entire event. Santa quit and every person I call to try to replace him with is booked. I’m about to give up and order a Santa suit for myself. Hopefully, none of the kids will notice I’m not even thirty. But I find abusinesscard for Santa that includes his address at the North Pole. He’s probably already booked, but it’s worth a call. The kids are counting on me. AmazonKU
UNHOLY NIGHT: PROJECT DEMON HUNTER’S HOLIDAY NOVELLA by Christine Pope
’Til death do us part… or ’til demons do their worst. Rosemary McGuire and Will Gordon’s dream wedding is about to become a nightmare. Vista de los Robles may be a stunning historic mansion, but it comes with uninvited guests from Hell. Literally. When a hideous demon crashes their romantic getaway, the couple must trade champagne toasts for holy water and vows for vanquishing spells. With their big day hanging in the balance, they call in the cavalry: demon-hunting power couple Michael Covenant and Audrey Barrett. As the winter solstice approaches, the team races to uncover the mansion’s dark secrets before “I do” becomes “I doom.” Rosemary and Will must prove their love is stronger than any demonic force…or risk their happily ever after going up in unholy flames.
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THE GRINCH WHO STOLE ORCMAS (ORCFIRE BOOK SEVEN) by Alana Khan
When a grumpy orc firefighter meets a Christmas-obsessed human, sparks fly as snarky words and opposite worlds collide. Joy – I’ve always believed in the magic of Christmas, but I never expected it to arrive in the form of a scowling, green-skinned volunteer. Grum’s gruff exterior hides a heart as big as his huge, tattooed muscles, yet our scorching attraction faces a sinister plot that threatens both our communities. Grum – I hate Christmas. Period. But when Joy barges into my life with her carols, tinsel, and relentless good cheer, I’m dragged into her whirlwind of holiday madness. Now we’re tracking down stolen presents, exposing corruption, and—against my better judgment—I’m thinking Christmas might not be so bad after all. AmazonKU
THE TEA WITCH’S PROMISE (PURPLE OAK OASIS BOOK ONE) by Laura Greenwood and Arizona Tape
Katie has always had a thing for her brother’s best friend, but the alliance between their families has always held her back from acting on it. But now things are changing, and it’s becoming impossible for her to ignore him. Brew is supposed to be focusing on his family and the tea supply needed to feed their magic, but he keeps finding himself distracted by Katie, and the promise he made his best friend that he’d protect her. Will they continue to ignore their feelings? Or can they find a way to be together?
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FREDERICK: PARANORMAL COUNCIL ENFORCERS BOOK 15 by Taylor Rylan
What happens when your fated One happens to be someone you’re investigating? Frederick Ainsworth’s life is, for lack of a better word, mundane. Needing something to occupy his time, he joins the Council as an enforcer, with the small hope that he’d have a better chance of finding that perfect someone to spend the rest of eternity with too. So far, nothing. That is, until he’s sent to Amherst on assignment. When new information about some of the warlocks from Italy is discovered, their involvement in their coven’s trafficking needs to be proven or denied.
Dominic DeLuca is simply old and tired. Well, he feels it. Just shy of three centuries, he is pretty set in his ways, and the last thing he expected was a chance at a new start in a different coven. When the Paranormal Council discovered just how involved his coven master was in human trafficking and drugs, he assumed he would go down with the coven. When his body reacts to the handsome warlock enforcer who is suddenly in Amherst to ask some follow-up questions, he’s elated. That is, until he receives a less-than-warm welcome from him. Frederick’s first reaction is frustration at being gifted a dishonest One. But once his mind clears, he quickly realizes that he should have known better, and he owes the gorgeous warlock an apology for the public snub. Will Dominic forgive him though? AmazonKU
MAGIC FORSAKEN (SHIFTER OF SHERIDAN AVENUE BOOK ONE) by Kenley Davidson
I used to be human. Now? Well, it all started with a fae queen, a stolen car, and a kitten…Six months ago, I barely escaped the Fae Enclave with my life. Now I’m on the run, in possession of stolen magic I never asked for and in hiding from everyone in the supernatural community. Just when I think I’ve found a home and a job with the notorious leader of the Shadow Court, I end up squarely in the sights of the newly minted king of the shifters—Callum-ro-Deverin. He’s grim, he’s gorgeous, and he’s my new worst enemy. He knows something is different about me, and if he ever finds out the truth about my magic? I’ll be the first on his hit list. Thankfully, he’s distracted by the upcoming Symposium, where the leaders of all five courts will be gathered to discuss the danger posed by the fae queen’s magical experiments. But when a traitor threatens to disrupt the proceedings, somehow it’s me and my unstable magic that Callum believes can help him hunt down the threat. No one says no to a dragon, but if he finds out who and what I am? There will be nowhere on earth I can hide from his vengeance. AmazonKU
BORN IN BLOOD: A BROKEN BLOODLINES ORIGIN STORY by Sadie Kincaid
A Broken Bloodlines Origin story and a prequel to the Broken Bloodlines trilogy. Axl’s story. Welcome to Georgian England, circa 1800. Alastair Thorne is a cad and a rake. Even his mother told him so. Pity for her that he cannot bring himself to care, for he relishes his life of debauchery and licentiousness, and is content thinking of no-one but himself. Except Alastair may have just messed with the wrong fair maiden, and his life is about to be cut violently short. That is until he comes face to face with the enigmatic stranger who’s been watching him from afar. Alexandros Drakos sees something in the young scoundrel that intrigues him. And so he makes him an offer he is sure he cannot refuse. Certain death or immortality? AmazonKU
BEYOND THE DEPTHS: A BITE OF WINTER AND A SIP OF TROUBLE by Various
Beyond The Depths: A Bite Of Winter And A Sip Of Trouble invites you to lose yourself in a captivating realm where the frosty embrace of winter brings both heartwarming romance and thrilling adventures. In this first volume of the fantasy romance anthology series, talented authors weave together engaging tales filled with snow-kissed landscapes, glistening ice, and the undeniable spark of love. From spirited heroines to brooding heroes whose icy exteriors melt under the warmth of unexpected connections, each story captures the essence of winter’s beauty and the complexities of the heart. As snowflakes dance in the air and the world transforms into a glittering wonderland, characters face challenges that test their courage and commitment, all while navigating the twists and turns of romance. Amazon
FAE’S FATED MATE: MM PNR (THE FATED MARK BOOK FOUR) by Faedra Rose
A common water witch, Caspian is no one in his village by the sea. But when he is kidnapped and taken to the desert lands, he is suddenly a very precious commodity. With no one to protect him, Caspian fears he will endure in fealty and solitude. But fate won’t allow Caspian to suffer without a mate…As the last living royal of an ancient Faery lineage, Darius commands a remote outpost in the Golden Wastes, providing a safe haven for any who survive in the harsh landscape. Having forsaken all hope of love long ago, will the arrival of a rare water witch force him to open his heart once more?
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RESCUED BY MY DRAGONS (DRAGONS OF TELLUS BOOK TWO) by Lilly Wilder
Can our dragon love story last? Elliot, Byron, and Cade made me feel special and cherished. A powerful dragon-shifter athlete, Elliot claimed every inch of me. Then his two, irresistible Alpha friends joined in our passion. Byron is a charming nobleman straight from a fairy tale. And Cade’s daredevil attitude inspires me to try new things. But it’s not all fun and passion with my dragon shifters. We’ve weathered a lot of danger in the past. And there’s still more ahead. With my father missing, my dragon shifters suggest we take a break from university. To return to Earth to search for clues. I’m happy to show them where I grew up. Letting them share me on Earth feels even more forbidden. But our sizzling passion has to be put on hold when danger finds us. Can we survive this latest attack or are we out of our depths? AmazonKU
EMMA AND HER WOLF: THE NEW YORK CITY WEREWOLVES by Zara Doyle
Unbelievable! My father’s fourth wife’s nephew is both awful and annoying! He’s staying with us – taking up far too much driveway space in that enormous behemoth of an SUV. I have enough on my plate without him taking off his shirt at every opportunity, as if he’s the Moon Goddess’s gift to women. What an idiot.cHe thinks he can outsmart me by taking me to dinner? Let that werewolf try. I take him, instead, to the very place he least expects me to be…a homeless shelter. That will teach him! And if he, for one moment, thinks that all his friendly chatting with the homeless, diligent cleaning and cooking, and lovely sociable smiles will make me like him, he’s wrong. The only nice thing about this guy is his cologne, or shampoo, or aftershave, or whatever he uses. I’m not sure what it is, but it makes that dreadful, cocky werewolf smell divine. Later, at my family’s charity ball, he tells me something that makes my body positively thrum. And now, I’m not so certain that he has been such an annoyance. And maybe I do want to see him with his shirt off. Just to peek. AmazonKU
BEAR SKI INSTRUCTOR CHRISTMAS (HOLIDAY SHIFTERS OF FROST MOUNTAIN) by Lisa Daniels and Scarlett Stone
Being a fashion model can really take you places…Like a snow-covered mountain in the middle of nowhere—literally. Frost Mountain isn’t your average ski resort. The last place I expected to spend my Christmas was in a magical prison…But here I am. At least I’m not alone. There are other people trapped on this mountain with me. And one of them is my ex-boyfriend…The one who went missing years ago. I thought I’d lost him, but he’s been alive this whole time. This sizzling bear shifter is a ski instructor now…and guess what? He doesn’t even remember who I am. Amnesia sucks, period. But it’s even worse when you’re still in love with them. I need him to remember me. And I’ll do everything in my power to make sure he does. It’s about to be one hell of a Christmas. AmazonKU
MY OMEGA’S GIFT by Lorelai M Hart
VS Note: MM MPREG PNR.
All I want for Christmas is a home. Most people ask for new clothes or some fancy new tech for Christmas. Not me. The only thing on my Santa wish list is a safe space to have my baby. Being forced rogue by my birth pack is making that nearly impossible. It wasn’t my fault the pack’s late alpha forced me to be his mate. The new alpha doesn’t see it that way, and now I am marked as unworthy. Everything changes when I stumble upon a snowy resort that looks like it fell off a postcard. The nightly rate is much more than I can afford, but the owner takes me under his wing and gives me a cabin to stay in. Everything is going great until a sexy wolf shifter shows up thinking it is their accommodations thanks to an accidental double booking. Now what? AmazonKU
THE SCAVENGER JOB: A DRAGON THIEF STORY by Kat Simons
The past might save her future, or destroy everything…A ten-year-old secret, a holiday season, and a walk down memory lane. Myra hopes to share these things with Christopher, because life is short. Especially if you’re a magical thief falling hard for the dragon king’s son. She wants to stay in Christopher’s life, which means being in Christopher’s dragon shifter world. But first, she needs him to know something about her past. Secrets never shared. And a treasure left hidden for a very long time. Somehow, old wrongs always come back to disrupt even the most sentimental journey for Myra, though. Endangering this one very important job. And this time, her past, not the dragon world, threaten their lives as Myra and Christopher race to solve an old mystery. Keeping Christopher by her side is the only thing Myra wants for the holidays, and the one thing that might be beyond her reach. Because even a magical thief can’t steal a heart.
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ICED AT THE SNOW GALA (WICKED WITCHES OF BONE GAP BOOK FOUR) by Sara Bourgeois
SAGE POE had one goal for Bone Gap’s annual Snow Gala: enjoy a quiet evening that definitely isn’t a date with a certain handsome Sheriff. But when socialite Regina Kane drops dead at her own winter wonderland, Sage’s plans melt faster than an ice sculpture in July. Behind the designer dresses and crystal champagne flutes lurks a blizzard of secrets. There’s Regina’s too-perfect husband with his practiced smile, her prodigal daughter back in town with an axe to grind, and enough social climbers to fill a country club. Everyone had a motive, and everyone has something to lose. Between dodging Aunt Hecate’s increasingly unpredictable magical outbursts and pretending she doesn’t feel that spark every time Sheriff Emmet Quill looks her way, Sage must untangle a web of lies as intricate as the snowflakes falling outside. But someone at this gala is playing a deadlier game than social politics. As the temperature drops and the body count threatens to rise, Sage discovers that in Bone Gap’s high society…The higher you climb, the harder you fall. The brightest smiles hide the darkest secrets. And sometimes, the most dangerous weapon is a whispered word. SNOW GALA. Where the elite meet… to kill. AmazonKU
VISIONS & SHADOWS (A VAALBARA NOVEL BOOK ONE) by Michelle Heard
A week before my eighteenth birthday, the guy I’m catching feelings for legit tosses me through a waterfall, only for me to find out everything I thought I knew is nothing but a lie. My name is Alchera, and five years ago, my people wiped my memories and abandoned me at a waterfall so I’d learn what it’s like to be human. Turns out I have the destiny of saving humankind and a hotter-than-hell guardian to help me through the nightmare I have to face. Adapting to a life of brutal training was not on my list of things to do after graduating. But the ten chosen ones depend on me, and I have no choice but to suck it up and do everything I’m told. Trying to survive the new world I’ve been thrown into, I have to cope with my guardian, who can hear my every thought. Besides that, people are out to torture me for information about the visions I receive. I’m not so sure I’m cut out for this. AmazonKU
BROTHERS OF THE GUILD: MM FANTASY ROMANCE PREQUEL (OF CROWNS AND QUILLS) by Casey Morales
Keelan and Declan Rea were orphaned as boys and raised by the Mages in the Guild, a world where magic determines status and power. While Keelan wields the rare Gift of Truthreading, Declan was born without magic, leaving him to carve out a place for himself in a society that reveres the Gifted and dismisses the rest. At sixteen, Keelan joins the Guard to become an investigator, while Declan remains behind at the Guild, struggling to find his own path and wrestling with resentments that both bind and divide them. New questions awaken when Declan stumbles onto a pair of boys sharing an intimate moment. AmazonKU
STOLEN EMBERS (SEVERED FLAMES BOOK TWO) by Annie Anderson
Light bringer. Curse breaker. Queen—if she can live that long…Vale Tenebris never intended to honor the pact with the cursed Beast of a king, nor did she expect to fall so hard for the dragon shifters who saved her life. But when the ruthless Guild infiltrates the kingdom, this witch finds herself caught between impending war and the promise she never meant to keep. With the kingdom teetering on the brink of destruction and war on the horizon, Vale must uncover the secrets of the ancient curse before the men she loves are stolen from her forever. And that is only if she can master the wild magic threatening to consume her. No pressure. AmazonKU
MERRY WITCH-MAS by L E Eldridge
Juniper Thistlerose has a plan: Go to the gala, meet investors, maybe celebrate along the way, and get money. She wanted to launch her organization app, run by magic, but the humans don’t need to know that. It really was a simple, foolproof plan. Problem being Ellery Scott, child actor turned model, was never part of that simple, foolproof plan. The charmer he is, got Juniper to agree to a single night, no string attached. Until that one night of harmless fun turned into her face plastered all over gossip blogs, and now the charming Ellery wants to change the agreement. Be his fake girlfriend for a single family dinner in exchange for ten grand. Much like her original plan, their easy agreement turns into much more. But can she afford to think of this as anything but a fake, temporary fling? Mistletoe kisses are fun, but this witch has a dream and it doesn’t involve Ellery Scott. She’s got a whole lot of magic to work if she wants to save her plans from going up in smoke. AmazonKU
A MONSOON RISING: A NOVEL by Thea Guanzon
After a lifetime of war, Alaric and Talasyn were thrust into an alliance between their homelands that was supposed to end the fighting; however, being married to their sworn foe feels far from peaceful. Now Talasyn must play the part of Alaric’s willing empress while her allies secretly plot to overthrow his reign. But the longer the couple are forced together, the harder it becomes to deny the feelings crackling like lightning between them. When the time comes to act, can she trust him, or must she ignore her heart for the sake of so many others? As the master of the Shadowforged Legion, Alaric has trained for battle all his life, but marrying a Lightweaver might be his most dangerous challenge yet. With tensions between nations churning, he needs to focus on the greater threat—the Moonless Dark, a cataclysmic magical event that could devour everything. Only he and Talasyn can stop it, with a powerful merging of light and shadow that they alone can create together. But saving their world from this disaster is a mere preface to his father’s more sinister schemes, and his wife is a burning flame in the darkness, tempting both his loyalties and his desires. The Hurricane Wars aren’t over. It’s time to choose what—and who—to fight for. The world holds its breath amidst a whirlwind of new magic and old secrets that could change everything.
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HOW TO FLIRT WITH A WITCH by Tiana Warner
Katie’s biggest worry starting university in Vancouver is finding her place in a new city… until she adopts a fluffy kitten that turns out to be cursed. Her misfortune leads her to Natalie, a beautiful “veterinarian” with a secret: she’s a witch whose job is to keep dark magic under control. Turns out, Katie has a rare ability to sense curses. Thrust into a secret coven of witches and deadly magic, she’s determined to use her special ability to help Natalie do her job. Natalie, on the other hand, just wants to keep Katie safe. But the sinister Madsen family is also hunting for dark magic, and they’ll do anything to get it. Though involving outsiders is forbidden, Natalie has no choice but to bring Katie into her coven if she wants to protect her. As they work together to keep the world safe from curses and the Madsens’ greed, the attraction between them becomes impossible to ignore. Amazon
TORN BY FATE (FIGHTING FATE BOOK THREE) by Michelle Ziegler
Harper’s just trying to make it through life one day at a time, finding her place in a world that never seems to make sense. One moment, she’s flying under the radar, and the next? She’s being kidnapped by men who look like they stepped right out of a fantasy novel. Her best friend? Taken too. But after a daring rescue, Harper’s safe… or so it seems. Now, she’s locked away in a strange place called a “pack house,” her friend is missing, and the massive men who saved her have all but vanished. No one’s talking, but the food’s good at least. With no family left after her adoptive parents’ tragic accident, Harper’s been fending off CPS for years, even though she should have aged out of their grasp. But now? She’s trapped in a house surrounded by woods, haunted by the mysterious man who saved her but hasn’t come back. So what’s left to do? Sit by the window, watch the forest, and wait. Because, deep down, Harper knows he always walks by. AmazonKU
THE MINOTAUR AND THE MAGE (ELDERBERRY FALLS BOOK THREE) by Cora Crane
A city girl who’s inherited a small town magical storefront, the minotaur single dad next door, and a rivalry that’ll drive them both wild. I thought I had it all figured out—a thriving career in the music industry, a promotion on the horizon, and enough work to keep me distracted from my love life (or lack thereof). Then, boom! I inherit a storefront in a strange magical town from a witch grandmother I never knew existed. And, oh yeah, turns out that I’m a witch too. But I know how to manage this: I’ll sell the building, use the money to buy my partnership at my company, and forget about these newly awakened powers. It’ll be simple. Except the baker next door—the distractingly handsome minotaur baker—is a major pain in my rear. Rian’s turned the town against me and the chain business who wants to buy my building. He’s even dug up an archaic law requiring property owners to inhabit their property full-time before they can sell it! Guess I’m moving to Elderberry Falls after all. AmazonKU
AGOR: DARK ORCS OF HELFALLOW by Marina Simcoe
Claim the orc before he claims you. After many years on the road to escape wars and hunger, my people settle on the border of the remote wetlands. But peace proves illusive even here. As one of the village guards, I’m tasked to protect a group of women on a berry-picking trip into the bog orcs’ territory. We’re ambushed, and I’m taken into the orcs’ keep as the High Chief Agor’s plaything. Faced with the mighty orc, who’s more than twice my size, I have to rely on my wits to overpower him. But neither of us is prepared for how much we both will enjoy playing the power exchange game with each other. AmazonKU
THE BLESSED by Anna Shade
Suri Daniels, a beautiful and troubled woman, is the descendant of a family of supernaturally gifted women, known as the Blessed, and literally holds keys to gateways between the earthly plane and seven powerful gods. A series of tragic losses and a stipulation in her grandmother’s will has her returning to the family’s home in New Orleans, unaware that she will need to step into the role of Orisha priestess and escape the attention of a powerful demon. To top it all off, she must accept the help of a Cambion—Lyla Jefferies, a dark supernatural being she has spent her life avoiding. What’s worse? She can’t help being drawn to Layla in ways she doesn’t understand. Being the child of a top-tier demon and a human isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. For the past two hundred years, Layla Jefferies has lived a life of quietude. When an unknown force draws her out of seclusion, the pull is too strong to ignore. Layla is tasked to assist with protecting the gateways and saving Suri from becoming a vengeful demon’s avatar. Falling in love with her is definitely not part of the plan. Layla and Suri are brought together by fate to defeat the darkness threatening to tear their world apart. What they don’t expect to discover is a love that might set them free. Content advisory: Opening chapter includes a depiction of sexual violence and rape. Amazon
HIS MATE: A DARK WOLF SHIFTER ROMANCE by Sara Fields
He’s not just going to mark me. He’s going to breed me…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page). AmazonKU
THE LOVERS (DAUGHTER OF THE MOON BOOK FOUR) by H P Mallory
An irreverent, sexy, and hysterical romp through the tarot…KATE: After I made the terrible decision to become a Daughter of the Moon, I didn’t think things could get much worse. But now they are worse. Way, way worse. When Ezra Blackthorn’s Army of Shadows attacks, I get airlifted by what looks like a pterodactyl (and I’m pretty sure its claws feel comparable) and find myself imprisoned in a place called The Obsidian. And The Obsidian is about as welcoming as the name might imply. Soon I meet Ezra who also happens to be public enemy #1. While Ezra looks about as intimidating as a high school math teacher before his morning coffee, Ezra’s bite is lots worse than his bark. At least I’m not alone here—in a place that looks like it was decorated by Hades. Valerian is here too. And I’m still trying to figure out whose side he’s on—Ezra’s, ours or his own…Oh, yeah, and we’re both trying to escape, because I have a feeling we won’t like the plans Ezra has in store for us. If that weren’t enough to ruin a girl’s day, I’ve just been tasked with my next tarot mission—that of The Lovers. Right. While I’m in the middle of attempting to escape Mordor, my aunt Artemis wants me to learn some crap about love and relationships. Between dodging Ezra, surviving the Obsidian, and tackling impossible tarot missions, my love life is the least of my problems… but knowing my luck, it’s probably the one that’ll get me killed. AmazonKU
THE WOLF PROFESSOR (MOTHAM CITY MONSTERS BOOK SEVEN) by Lilith Stone
When history Professor, Max Hunt arrives in Motham City to work on his new book, he finds out that his research assistant Charlie, is not the guy he expected… but a girl… a deliciously attractive human who keeps tempting his inner wolf to behave in quite a beastly fashion. And what’s worse, his low life werewolf cousins want him to join in the Winter Solstice Rut. Something the high-brow professor would never consider—If it weren’t for gorgeous Charlie Sullivan and her delectable scent. As for Charlie, she’s had a major crush on Max since she attended one of his lectures as a student. Being Max’s research assistant, working with him to uncover Motham City’s fascinating past is a dream come true. But it’s not long before Max and Charlie uncover some scandalous secrets from their own pasts. And suddenly their overpowering attraction to one another starts to make perfect sense. AmazonKU
THE GUARDIANS by Sheri Lewis Wohl
VS Note: FF PNR.
To the community, Aradia Burke is the premier dog trainer and breeder of Anatolian shepherds in the region. Whether it is training the family pet or a top-tier working K9, Aradia is the go-to person. The truth is buried beneath centuries of closely held secrets. Aradia’s birthright and duty is to train the Guardians, those special dogs that keep the world safe from demons. When pre-cognitive Mercy Burroughs has a vision and Aradia arrives on her doorstep, her careful life unravels. Demons are close to breaching one of the portals and will threaten the Western Washington Guardian team and K9, Clemons. It’s up to Aradia, Mercy, and the K9s to stop them before darkness falls over the world.
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THE VAMPIRE AND THE CASE OF THE PERILOUS POLTERGEIST (THE POTLUCK PARANORMAL DETECTIVE SERIES BOOK FIVE) by Heather G Harris and Jilleen Dolbeare
I thought going back to school would be fun. After all, we’re adults now – no angst-ridden teen dramas here – and we’re all law-enforcement recruits training to become State Troopers. Surely we’ll work together like professionals, right? Wrong. One of my fellow recruits has it in for me. If I didn’t know better, I’d think I’d peed in his cereal or corrected his grammar in public, but I swear I’ve done nothing to deserve the daggers he’s throwing my way. The problem is that he’s not the only one giving me grief. The academy has a unique resident, a poltergeist who loves nothing more than causing havoc. What starts as harmless pranks quickly turns sinister and I’m left wondering just how far the spirit will go. The deeper I dig the more I realise this academy isn’t just haunted, it’s hiding something far worse than ghosts and ghouls. And if I don’t uncover the truth soon, I might not make it to graduation. AmazonKU
LOVE BITES (MATED TO THE KING BOOK ONE) by Lola Glass
A vampire bit me while we were making out. Now, I’m being forced to marry him. Okay, not forced. I just don’t have any other options. My family is being targeted by a dangerous wolf pack, so we turned to our king for help. But he happens to be the guy I kissed. He agrees to keep us safe—for the small price of my hand in marriage. Or mating. Whatever you want to call it, he demands my future. The alternative is embracing a group of cruel wolf shifters, so I put my hand in his and say the magical equivalent of, “I do.” I’m giving up my freedom for the safety of my family… but I won’t fall in love with him. Not even maybe. Because mating sucks, but love? It bites. AmazonKU
MY FERAL ROMANCE (FAE FLINGS AND CORSET STRINGS) by Tessonja Odette
Fae shifter Daphne has landed the opportunity of a lifetime: illustrating her favorite author’s steamy romance novels. If only she could master male physiques…and other essential anatomy. What she needs is a model. Yet how does the socially awkward fae with a tendency to bite find a man she can comfortably paint in the nude? Self-proclaimed matchmaker Monty Phillips is a hopeless romantic…but only when it comes to others. Meddling in the love lives of strangers via his popular advice column keeps romance a safe distance away. Yet when he’s tasked with demonstrating his tips on modern courtship, he’ll need to step out from behind the pen and into someone’s love life. And he knows just the perfect plaything. The last time Daphne saw Monty, he broke her heart and discarded their friendship. Now he wants to drag her into one of his idiotic matchmaking games—where she’s the subject! But when he promises to pose as her model in exchange, she can’t refuse. At least it’s only temporary. If he’s the expert he claims to be, she can replace him with a lover in no time. Painting sessions and flirting lessons commence, rekindling their friendship. But when instructional seduction turns their platonic spark into burning desire, will either have the courage to fan the flames? AmazonKU AB
FRACTURED DREAMER by A K Adler
Curse-bringer. Dream-thief. Demon-lover. That’s how shamans are known in Affiza, and Bassim is beginning to fear it might apply to him. Why else are the people close to him collapsing into a cursed sleep? Why else is he the only one who can see the shadow-selves within them? He needs someone who can understand him… and a shaman’s wishes have power. Borne by blood and longing, the elemental tide in his veins, his wishes bring him Alec, a boy from another world. Reserved, obedient, straight-A student. Alec has always followed the rules. But, somersaulted into another world, he feels fully alive for the first time. With Bassim, there’s freedom, adventure… maybe even love. But how can it be love when it’s built on a lie? When Alec wakes up in London every morning, he goes back to living as a girl. If Alec can’t bring the fractured halves of himself together, not only his heart will break—so will Bassim’s entire world.
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STAND AGAINST THE RISING STORM (DESPERATE DISGUISE BOOK TWO) by Tessa Bailey
I’ve risked everything to save my brother and taken his place in the Black Guard, and now my vision of his death has changed. I’m the one who’ll be murdered. I don’t know when it will happen, but I’m magically bound to the Black Tower and can’t leave. I also can’t turn myself in until my brother escapes the kingdom or my sacrifice will be for nothing… because once everyone knows I’m a woman, I’ll be punished and imprisoned. My only hope is to survive the Guard’s grueling training and pray I’m strong enough to change my future. But that isn’t easy. The other guardsmen are bigger and stronger than me and are determined to put me in my place, I have a growing attraction to the beautiful fae leaders of the Black Guard: the enigmatic Lord Commander Rider, the charming Lord Quill, and the alluring Talon. To complicate matters further, I find myself inexplicably drawn to the fae garden each night, where a mysterious Fantasy Man awakens a passion I never knew existed. Time is running out, and the stakes have never been higher. I must keep my identity a secret and become a warrior… because I’ve seen what happens if I fail. AmazonKU
THE CRONES (THE WITCHES OF BLACKWOOD GROVE BOOK TWO) by Shawn McGuire
Dusty Hotte has questions. Simple ones like, now that she’s agreed to run the family farm, how does one do that? How many years do hot flashes last? Why are her elderly aunts facing off in the kitchen armed with tongs and a cast-iron skillet? She’s also got other questions that are far more complex. Why do her magical mistakes from the past keep haunting her? Why does half the town blame her for all that’s been going wrong lately? And how can she be accused of murder when she’s got a rock-solid alibi? Dusty needs to prove her innocence, which will also help silence the witch haters in Blackwood Grove. But first she’ll have to decide what she’s willing to give up to make that happen. AmazonKU
ASHES OF BETRAYAL (THE ENFORCER’S BRIDE BOOK TWO) by Jayne Castel
Bree was once the Raven Queen’s assassin—a ruthless killer with the blood of many on her hands. However, when she returns home after her last mission, she finds herself sidelined … and it’s not long before the chilling truth settles upon her. She doesn’t belong in Sheehallion any longer. Nor can she forget the man she left behind in Albia. Meanwhile, her husband, Cailean, is haunted by his own demons. His illustrious career is destroyed, and his brief and disastrous marriage to Bree has forced him to confront the ghosts he’s long avoided. But betrayal isn’t enough to keep husband and wife apart—not when Bree makes a decision that propels her on a dangerous journey across the wilds of Albia. A journey that brings her straight to Cailean. AmazonKU
SORCERY’S DOOR: MM PARANORMAL URBAN FANTASY (DEMON TALES AND FAIRY GAMES BOOK THREE) by Kayleigh Sky
Barry can’t ignore the demons. Killing them is his job. He’s a hunter. The problem is, he can’t spot demons to save his life. He’s always relied on his partner, Dick Slumber, to do that. But when Dick is discovered to be one of the mysterious Elgin fairies and the Fairy Prince, Barry’s on his own. Now he’s investigating a demonologist trying to get through the veil and about as lost as lost gets. Jefor is a demon overlord’s second. Powerful in his own right. Until he falls through the rift into a human city. Alone for the first time, he’s lost and grateful for the quirky, cookie-loving demon who takes him in. Soon, he’s working for an antique-collecting hippie lady and flirting with a gruff, tender-hearted human who isn’t letting on who he really is. But that’s okay. After all, Jefor has his own secrets. Under Windefair’s busy surface, danger awaits. Forget the rift. All it takes for evil to get through is a crack—like the one a soulless demon bent on revenge slips through. Now a fiend is lurking in the shadows of sunny Windefair, and it’s up to Barry and Jefor to set things right… if they can survive their secrets coming to light. Together, Barry and Jefor can do anything, but only if they trust their hearts. Amazon
DEAD TO ME (MOUNTAIN SHADOW MYSTERIES BOOK FOUR) by Tarah Benner
Christmas has come to Mountain Shadow, and Caroline couldn’t be merrier. She’s secured the funding to restore her beloved hotel, she has a date with Officer Handsome, and she’s looking forward to a cozy holiday baking cookies with her gran. But when the star of the Christmas play is found dead backstage, Caroline’s postcard-perfect holiday begins to unravel. It looks as though there’s been another murder in Mountain Shadow, and it’s lights out on all Yuletide festivities. Can Caroline and her ghostly companions unwrap the mystery before it’s curtains on Christmas? AmazonKU
THE CRYSTALLINE HEART (ANAM CARA BOOK THREE) by Silk Aubrey
Can her mates love the woman beneath the machine? On the run and stunned that the woman Thrae magic has called to their Cara isn’t who they thought, her four fae mates try to understand what’s gone wrong. She, the magic…the Tech, are all tearing them apart. But when they are captured, they must make a choice. The old magic or the new magic. Kill Tech. Embrace Tech. If she has her way, they will have to face a fate worse than death and live with the death of their newest mate. Her. AmazonKU
KINGDOM OF SHADOWS AND WINGS (DRAGONS OF TIRENE BOOK ONE) by Nina Frost
Nineteen-year-old Lark Axton has lived her entire life sequestered behind the castle’s walls, overshadowed by her overprotective mother. Now, the king has ordered Lark to assume her missing sister’s role as a warrior in training at Aclaris’s flight academy, where the kingdom’s sons and daughters train to battle their winged enemies and control dragons.
There’s just one problem. Lark is terrified of flying. Forced to the deadly training grounds of Flighthaven, Lark must survive the danger that stalks the academy if she wants to uncover the truth behind her sister’s disappearance and survive the upcoming treacherous trial. Unfortunately, her sinfully irresistible, arrogant and downright irritating flight instructor is determined to make her life hell. But enemies lurk within the academy, and no one is who they seem, including Lark herself. As the trial begins, the same explosive secrets that tore Lark’s sister away from Flighthaven now threaten Lark. With her life hanging in the balance, Lark’s ability to unlock the secret magic within her will either save…or kill her. AmazonKU
SUGAR, SPICE AND MAGICAL MIDLIFE (MIDLIFE MENACE BOOK ONE) by Tara West
A pinch of desperation. A tablespoon of desire. A cup of madness. A recipe for disaster. Mm. Do you smell that? It’s the warm, gooey cinnamon from my oven-hot rolls. I make the best baked goods in all of New Mexico, perhaps the whole world, in my so-very-humble opinion, using a secret family recipe, and a little forbidden magic. My bakery has been booming ever since I got rid of that big bag of moldy beans, aka the world’s most grotesque farting and armpit-sniffing ex-husband. My life is finally on track. My autistic preteen son is thriving despite his unpredictable magic. My bumbling apprentice and her disappearing pygmy dragon only manage to set the place on fire a few times a month. And then he walks into my life. A tall, tanned, virile shifter, who, after one steamy night, makes me believe in a whole new kind of magic. There’s just one problem…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
MISTLETOE AND MAGIC by Delta James
When struggling romance author Felicity Hart makes a midnight wish on a falling star, she awakens to find herself in the most unexpected place: the enchanting, snow-covered streets of Christmas Valley, the setting of her own unfinished novel. Surrounded by the cozy aroma of cinnamon and vanilla in her very own bakery, Felicity is both captivated and bewildered by this charming town that once existed only in her imagination. Jace Winterborne, the handsome yet guarded owner of a rustic ski lodge that’s seen better days. Burdened by past heartbreak and looming financial woes, Jace has little faith in love or holiday miracles. But when a chance encounter brings them together, the air crackles with a magic neither can deny. As Felicity immerses herself in the warmth of the community and grows closer to Jace, she grapples with a life-altering decision. With the mysterious town clock counting down to Christmas Eve, she must choose between returning to her old life or embracing the unexpected gift of real love in a world she thought she’d created. In a place where the line between fiction and reality blurs, will Felicity choose life outside her created world or will she choose Jace? AmazonKU
SILVER BELLS by Kelsey Soliz
They call me Holly for a reason. First, because it’s my name. Second, because I am obsessed with all things Christmas. This year is different though, because Santa walks into my bakery, demands a date, and then springs his four other co-santa brothers on me. Every time I see them, mysterious bells jingle and I’m determined to figure out where the sound is coming from, just like they’re determined to win me over so they can come down my chimney. This is a deeply unserious novella where the girl gets the guy, and another guy and another guy and another guy and another guy, and should in no way be read by anyone who isn’t ready for this level of Christmas cringe. Minimum 18, y’all, seriously. AmazonKU
SHORT, LETHAL AND CLAIMED (THE PYTE/SENTINEL SERIES BOOK EIGHT) by R L Mathewson
For the past eight hundred years, Logan has been focused on one thing.
Revenge. Nothing else mattered until one night when a small woman with the bluest eyes that he’d ever seen took him by surprise with a well-placed dagger. Now, the only thing he wants is to forget about her, but with every glance, brush of her fingertips, and touch, Logan finds himself wanting the one thing that he couldn’t have. One. More. Bite. After spending a year in a Sentinel compound thanks to the devastatingly handsome vampire that destroyed her life, Jill Williams is determined to forget about all of those things that go bump in the night, but one moment changes everything. Now, she’s facing a future that she never wanted with a cranky vampire that has no idea just how close he was to finally getting his revenge.
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ROYAL WOLVES OF PRESLEY ACRES by Roxie Ray
VS Note: From NOV 28.
It’s my destiny as wolf prince to find my mate. But what happens when she’s someone that nobody expected…I’ve lost count of the number of Lunar Mate ceremonies I’ve attended where every eye is on me. As the son of shifter royalty, I’m supposed to find a fated mate who will continue my family’s powerful legacy. But at forty years of age, everyone is starting to think that person doesn’t exist, including me. Then I experience a pull so deep and so undeniable, that when I look up and meet the eyes of a waitress, our gazes lock. Recognition sparks between us. In an instant, I’m sure. This woman is mine. I can tell my parents sense the connection, too. But judging by their expressions, they know something I don’t. Like me, they’re aware she’s special. But the fear in their eyes tells me she’s the last person on earth they want to be my mate. AmazonKU
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The excerpt – oh, did I mention there’s a big budget futuristic ‘movie’ being filmed on the interstellar cruise ship? Raelyn won a crew contest for a bit part and when she reports to the ‘beach deck’ set, she meets Kev, the main male character: 
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