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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FATED TO THE ALIEN PROTECTOR (WARRIORS OF TAVIKH BOOK SIX) by Erin Hale
Abby – Orphaned and raising my little brother on an alien planet had never been part of my life plan. Yet, here I am. Experience has taught me not to rely on or trust anyone, especially men. So when one of the native alien warriors rushes in to “protect me” from a guy in our human settlement, my response is anger. Soon after though, circumstances force me to move to the Tavikhi village. As I find myself spending more time around Rojtar, I begin to realize he might be the one man I can trust. Rojtar – Since before the cold season, I have watched five of my tribe brothers find their keeshla—their fated mate—among the human females. It is something I wish for myself more than anything. When I come across a human female being intimidated by a worthless male, instinct makes me step in to defend and protect her. A feeling—a knowing—of some kind tells me Abby is my mate. Her distrust of people makes me act with caution though. Despite my overwhelming desire to touch her and see if she triggers my mating marks to appear, I will not. Instead, I must do all I can to earn her love. AmazonKU
THE KNOTTY CLAUSE (HORNED HOLIDAYS) by Honey Phillips
Lured by the promise of steady work, Gemma accepts a job at a remote mining claim, only to find that both she and her young son are virtual slaves to the greedy mine boss. When a desperate attempt to escape finds them caught in an unexpected snowstorm, she thinks all is lost – until a very large and very not-human male appears and rescues them. Their savior is gruff, reclusive, and unexpectedly kind. He offers them a refuge – as long as they don’t intrude on his privacy. He even draws up a contract, but the longer they stay with him, the more Gemma wants to break every one of his rules. Ever since his ship crashed on K.R.S. Three, Yede has concealed himself in his mountaintop hideaway. A life alone with his memories is better than risking more heartbreak – until he rescues a fragile, tempting human woman and her determined little boy from a snowstorm. Now the icy walls around his heart – and other important parts – are beginning to thaw. Can he find the courage to take a second chance on love, despite the risks? AmazonKU
RESISTING THE ALIEN RIDER (COWBOY COLONY MAIL-ORDER BRIDES BOOK THREE) by Ursa Dax
All I want is to fall in love and get married. But my romantic hopes are dashed when I find out my alien groom, Oaken, is too injured to come meet me. The only way I can get to him in the mountains is if somebody else takes me. Enter Garrek. The biggest, grumpiest alien rider on the planet. He doesn’t seem to like me much and he’s got a lot on his plate caring for his convict-ward, a young boy named Killian. But he grudgingly agrees to let me tag along as they travel towards the mountains with their herd. The journey is dangerous and my guide is surly. But the longer I spend with Garrek, the more I uncover the rough tenderness that looms just beneath his hard exterior. He’s ferociously protective of Killian…And of me. But while every night of quiet fireside moments and stolen looks draws me closer to Garrek, every day of travel pushes me closer to the man I’m actually supposed to marry. I have to resist this growing attraction. Because if I don’t…I’ll fall hopelessly in love with the wrong rider. And break everyone’s hearts in the process. AmazonKU
WPD by Linda Mooney
It’s been six years since the Alien War, when the Gwa showed up to save Earth from the attacking Vokko. When the humans eventually came out of hiding, the Gwa remained, and the Vokko were nowhere to be seen…or so they thought. But just because you can’t see it doesn’t mean it’s not there, watching, waiting. Vokko attacks are on the rise again, the human race is in danger, and the Gwa have a plan. Though they’ve studied old movies and TV shows, they don’t actually know much about humans, so their idea is to team up with them to battle the Vokko. And Detective Darika Dailey is the lucky guinea pig to test out their new strategy first. At first Darika doesn’t trust the Gwa, Ahl, who’s been assigned as her new partner, even after he takes on the visage of someone very dear to her from her past. But Ahl grows on her, and the partnership is working, and she’s quickly becoming attached. They both have the same mission in life—to protect and serve. How much time will they have together? How long before Ahl reaches his true death? However long it is, it won’t be long enough for her. Amazon Apple Books
12 NIGHTS OF HALLOHEEN: HUMAN PETS OF TALIN HOLIDAY MASHUP NOVELLA by RK Munin
VS Note: A re-release with “bonus chapters”.
Isla would do anything to make the people around her happy. Tisuran will do anything to make Isla happy, but will she open up to him and confess her biggest fears? Hundreds of years ago humans were forced to abandon Earth. With no homeworld or cohesive government to protect them, humans had no choice but to work long hours for little in return. Each day was a struggle and tragedy struck often. Now Isla and her community live on Sorana, protected and cared for by Talins. They’re all safer but Sorana doesn’t feel cohesive. The colony is new, and everyone is focused on completing tasks, which leaves no time for eating together or visiting. Isla longs for the tight-knit community she grew up in. That’s why she decides to hold a traditional Twelve Nights of Halloheen celebration…(more blirb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
PURRING, PRESENTS AND PARTIES: A HOLIDAY NOVELLA (HUMAN PETS OF TALIN – ORIGINS) by RK Munin
It’s been a year and a half since Baz and his crew rescued Ari and her people from an abandoned mining station. After some mishaps all the humans had agreed to take on the guise of pets so they could live on the Talin homeworld, Talarian. Life has gotten better in almost every way, but for Ari there’s something missing, and she can’t seem to figure out what. Baz can tell Ari’s unhappy and is desperate to make her joyful again, but how? She won’t talk to him and there’s nothing physically wrong with her. If it’s one thing the former Advance Squad Leader knows how to do, it’s reconnaissance. With so many humans at their compound, someone must be able to give him insight into Ari’s current mood. Baz will stop at nothing to make Ari smile again, and if it means he has to enlist every human and Talin in their compound to recreate an Old Earth holiday called Chirstmass, then that’s what he’ll do! AmazonKU
CYBORG LOVE by Aurelia Skye and Juno Wells
Parka Ment, a skilled mechanic in the gritty Lower District of Nexus Prime, stumbles upon an encrypted cybernetic arm that ignites a cascade of dangerous events. When an imposing cyborg named Zarakano recruits her to stop a rogue AI threatening to enslave the city’s augmented population, Parka is thrust into a deadly game of secrets, lies, and survival. As their partnership deepens, so does the danger—because Zarakano isn’t just hunting the AI; he’s hiding a dark connection to it. With the fate of Nexus Prime at stake, Parka must decide who to trust, unravel the AI’s plans, and confront her own haunted past. The line between ally and enemy blurs in a battle for humanity’s future, where the smallest misstep could mean total annihilation. AmazonKU
HOW TO STEAL A GALAXY (CHAOTIC ORBITS BOOK TWO) by Beth Revis
Ada had no intention whatsoever to continue working for the rebel group that hired her to retrieve the government’s plans for a nanobot climate cleaner if they weren’t willing to pay her for it, but then they offer a different perk: an undercover mission to a charity gala where Rian will be in attendance. Rian, meanwhile, has volunteered his services for the gala believing that the rare items up for auction will attract Ada’s eye. Hoping to catch her in the act and pin her with a punishable crime, Rian has no idea Ada’s really after. In a high-stakes game of theft and deception, Ada plays to win…and Rian will do anything to stop her.
20% STUD 80% MUFFIN: ALIEN FATED MATES BOOK ONE by Chris Redd
VS Note: MM SFR.
Geo – Crushing on a fuzzy blue alien isn’t in construction worker Geo’s plans when he decides to leave Earth to escape his cheating boyfriend.
Unfortunately, repressed chromosomes from DNA shared with the Lornian species trigger the alpha buried in his genes. Confused by the changes in his body, his lack of control and his wild attraction to Makir, he’s certain of two things: Makir will never see his short, fat, underendowed in the goods-department self as a potential mate. And no matter how good omega Makir smells to him or how much Geo longs for him, he doesn’t have a chance. Makir – Disillusioned with alphas after a disastrous heat, Makir flees his royal family to find sanctuary and open his hovercraft repair shop on a remote outpost. With no other Lornian inhabitants, he’s finally safe from overbearing alphas. At least, that’s the plan. But omegas aren’t meant to be alone, and when Makir uses a healing source forbidden to off-worlders on a human, the consequences leave him reeling. Never in his wildest dreams did he expect to uncover a dormant alpha—the one thing he wanted out of his life for good. But when the full moon brings on his heat and a terrifying creature attacks, he’s left wondering if he’ll ever get to stop running, or if he’ll be alone forever. If only he could learn to trust his omega senses again, then maybe he’d believe this alpha’s all that he seems. AmazonKU
SHADOWED BY THE ALIEN (HOLIDAY HEARTMATES BOOK FOUR) by Julie K Cohen
An alien’s been following me for months. Being blind makes that hard to prove. Hard, but not impossible…Raven – Someone’s following me. I’m sure of it. But everyone says it’s my imagination. I can’t see the expressions on their faces, or the silent exchanges they use around me, but I know they’re lying. I hear it in their voices. Why am I being followed, and why is everyone lying about it? Renikk – Raven doesn’t know I’m following her. And I must keep it that way, to keep her safe. I thought I had the situation under control, but she suspects she’s being followed. When she’s in danger, I have to choose. Remain in the shadows, never allowed to touch or speak with her. Or reveal who I am and risk losing her forever. AmazonKU
SAVIOR: MOST WANTED ALIEN BRIDES BOOK SEVEN (INTERGALACTIC DATING AGENCY) by Candice Gilmer
Jenny Chin-Anderson, a bio-engineer, is tasked with working on The Bridge, the connecting port that looms in Earth’s horizon. But she soon realizes that things are not going according to plan. As she navigates the complexities of working with alien species, Jenny finds herself in the middle of a dangerous conflict brewing under the surface, during Earth’s holiday season that could endanger her, and everyone on The Bridge. Meanwhile, Karuk, an alien with a troubled past, is looking for a fresh start and finds himself drawn to Jenny. Little does he know, Jenny’s presence amplifies his abilities, making him a target for those who want to manipulate him. As they both try to distance themselves from each other, Karuk and Jenny are suddenly thrown into a dangerous situation that could have severe consequences for both Earth and the Intergalactic Dating Agency. But Jenny needs Karuk’s help, and he hasn’t been needed in a long time. Will they be able to overcome their personal struggles and work together to save the day? Amazon
ORC’S FORBIDDEN CLAIM (RED PLANET DRAGONS OF TAJSS BOOK 33) by Miranda Martin
Saylor might be queen bee of her world, but her heart belongs to someone who could ruin her reputation forever—an Urr’ki warrior named Khiara. If anyone finds out, her social standing will crumble. Keeping her feelings hidden has been easy—until she’s captured by Khiara’s people and thrown into a dangerous world she’s completely unprepared for. When Khiara learns that Saylor is in the hands of his ruthless clan, he will risk everything to rescue her. But saving her means not only exposing their forbidden love, but forming an alliance with his sworn enemies. The dragon-like Zmaj warriors. Will Khiara be able to save his forbidden love or will he lose everything before it has a chance to begin? AmazonKU
ENSLAVING EZMIRA (SCIFI FAIRYTALE FUSIONS BOOK FOUR) by V T Bonds and Leann Ryans
Ezmira – As much as she loves dancing with her troupe, Ezmira no longer finds joy in traveling the universe. She longs for a place to call home, so despite the opulence surrounding her as they perform at the Raptyre palace, she escapes into the garden for a moment alone. When a gravelly voice emerges from the darkness, she’s drawn to the male hiding in the shadows, and even when he kidnaps her, she doesn’t fear him like she should. He demands she dance for him, and when she does, the look of rapture on his scarred face steals her heart. She sees beyond his savaged flesh to the wounded soul underneath and wants nothing more than to love him. Until her heat hits and she ruins everything by taking too much. Quasim – Broken from his enemy’s cruelty, Quasim hides away in the most dangerous and decrepit city in the known universe until he’s called home to his best friend’s coronation ceremony. When the beauty on stage carries away his agony with her lithe grace, he longs to watch her dance every day for the rest of his life. So when he overhears a group of alphas planning to hurt her in the garden, he overreacts and whisks her away to the only place he knows she’s safe. His den. Until she goes into heat and proves he’s the biggest danger of all.
SCREWED (OBJECTS OF AFFECTION BOOK TWO) by Ames B Winterbourne
Phillip “Lip” has been in love with his brother’s best friend Kat since they were kids, but after the discovery that he’s not human at all and actually a screwdriver alien, he can’t bring himself to ever let her know. Years later when Kat moves back to town, Lip can’t help the pull he feels towards her. She’s his mate and he’ll do anything to have her. Kat has always had a pull towards Lip, her best friend’s brother and her bully. But he’s tried his hardest to push her away. When she comes back to town to sell her parents’ home, she’s once again neighbors with Lip. She tries to stay away from him, but can’t help but be pulled into his orbit. When they finally can’t hold back their feelings, Lip’s true form takes over, and Kat is not only surprised but turned on by his screwdriver self because she’s always had a kinky mind, and a vibrating screwdriver sounds right up her alley. AmazonKU
NEW YEAR’S WITH AN ALIEN (HOLIDAYS WITH AN ALIEN BOOK TWO) by Tana Stone
Meet Olivia, a savvy personal shopper with a knack for avoiding commitment and a dreaded annual party to dodge. Her mother’s swanky New Year’s Eve bash is as unavoidable as her parents’ questions about her personal life. Enter Ruune, a charming alien prince with a reputation for loving and leaving across the galaxy. His arrival in New York could cause issues for the Valorian’s new treaty with Earth, especially if he starts breaking hearts. Their solution? A fake relationship to shock Olivia’s judgmental mother and keep Ruune out of intergalactic trouble. But as they navigate carriage rides, dirty charades, and the glittering world of New York’s elite, will their pretend romance turn into something real? Can Olivia let down her guard and trust an alien with her heart? Will Ruune finally find a reason to stop running? And what happens when their charade is over? AmazonKU
ARDENT VIOLET AND THE INFINITE EYE (THE STARMETAL SYMPHONY BOOK TWO) by Alex White
VS Note: LGBTQ SFR.
A ragtag band of musicians is all that stands in the way between an army of giant mechas and humanity’s total destruction in the second book of this big-hearted, technicolor space opera trilogy by one of the most exciting voices in science fiction, Alex White. Ultra-glam enby pop star Ardent Violet thought they could catch a break and enjoy some time with their new boyfriend August Kitko after defeating the giant mechas hellbent on humanity’s destruction. However, Ardent didn’t count on their mecha allies summoning a host of extraterrestrials to defend Earth. Between the diplomatic entanglements of the newly-arrived alien Coalition, and a mysterious all-powerful AI establishing a base within their solar system, there’s no rest for the wicked. When August makes a discovery that could turn the tide of the war, Ardent Violet finds themself back in the spotlight for an encore!
ALIEN PROTECTOR’S MATE (LATHARIAN MATE PROGRAM BOOK FOUR) by Mina Carter
Her survival depends on invisibility. Her heart has other plans. Desperate to escape her abusive foster family, Jade disguises herself as a boy and stows away on a ship bound for Devan station, knowing her only hope of survival is to remain undetected. But when she meets S’aad, a powerful healer working aboard the station, she is caught between survival and an unexpected attraction to the handsome alien warrior. But her secret could destroy everything, and the dangerous mate program might be her worst nightmare—or her only salvation. Genetic matching expert. Emotional novice. Inevitable collision. As a lead researcher in the mate program, S’aad believes in the scientific precision of genetic compatibility. But a new assistant threatens to unravel everything he knows about matching humans and Latharians, challenging his professional detachment and awakening something far more dangerous than any scientific protocol. With a trafficking network closing in Jade is now the key to exposing a network that could destroy everything he believes in. And some secrets are deadly enough to destroy them both.
BOUND TO THE BOUNTY HUNTER (VINDUTHI CAPTURED MATES BOOK TWO) by Ava York
I never expected to fall for the bounty hunter sent to capture me. As a xenobotanist on the run, I knew the Consortium would send someone. But I never counted on Arkon – fierce, protective, and impossible to resist. With his gray skin, powerful build, and piercing red eyes, he makes me feel safer than I’ve felt in months. Now we’re trapped in the deadly jungles of Kervant-9, fighting to expose a conspiracy that could enslave billions. Every touch ignites something dangerous between us. But can I trust him with my secrets – and my heart – when he was hired to bring me in? One thing’s certain: nothing will be the same after being claimed by a Vinduthi warrior. AmazonKU
ANCIENT RISING (SHATTERED STARS BOOK 15) by Viola Grace
An accident gave her power, and living her dream of archaeology gave her peace until her blood woke an ancient Hmrain who had actually spent time on her world and gave her another touch of home. Harwin is the last of her family, and her name is their name. Crushed in a cargo accident, she was repaired using the wrong setting on a medical device. Her brain and body were rewired and telekinetic, which led her to a new point in life: bodyguard. Helping a Hmrain when someone tried to attack his consort gained her a free bond and let her take on her dream job with an expedition to a silent world. There was an ancient temple, and the description made her heart ache with home sickness. Finding an ancient temple in the middle of an empty space was astonishing, but having her blood be the key to the entryway was downright odd. The team was excited, and days passed before a raider came to take what the temple had to offer. It sets off a chain of events that takes Harwin to the end of destruction and builds her back up in the arms of Ra.
HIS BRIDE by Loki Renard
VS Note: Dystopian dark scifi romance. Review mentions an AI controlling everything…
The law made me his bride. He made me his completely. This morning I thought it was my sister who would be matched with a husband today, but that’s before I was…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
3013: DREAMER by Laurie Roma
As one of the alphas of the new sanctuary on Evo known as Wonderland, Charm Barra is dedicated to making it a success. Running such a large venture comes with some drawbacks, but all the hard work and lack of sleep is worth it. Now, all of her dreams have come true…except for one.
Fulfilling a wish for true love appears to be impossible, but fate seems determined to prove otherwise. Prince Kyryl Lux is no stranger to magical surprises, but even he is shocked when a beautiful female begins invading his dreams. Charm is the perfect mate he has always wanted, but he will have to find her in the real world before she can truly belong to him. Can they overcome their unusual start to make their relationship a reality? Or is their love destined to remain nothing more than a dream?
PHOEBE GETS A HOLIDAY (SABRINA KANE HOLIDAY SERIES) by SAbrina Kane
VS Note: FF SFR. From NOV 19.
For many people, November 30th is just another day. For Aria Albright, it is not…November 30th means that the next day is December 1st. And December 1st means the start of the holiday season! Aria loves the holidays…when people of all cultures celebrate their most important festivals, and there is a sense of joy and happiness in the air! Well…provided there is air…Aria is a communications technician stationed on Phoebe, one of the moons of Saturn—over 800 million miles away from Earth. There is no air outside of the mining base she works at, although there is plenty inside the dreary structure, which to Aria seems like the worst place to celebrate the holidays. Kalina Malone is also on the tiny moon of Saturn, and she is also aware of the significance of December 1st. But Phoebe Mining Base #1 is hardly the place to put one in the holiday spirit. However…she gets an idea: why not do what she can to make the base more festive, and bring the holidays to everyone here? After discussing it with her boss—who couldn’t care less about it—she discovers that someone named Aria had the exact same idea…And when Aria and Kalina meet…it turns out that making sure Phoebe gets a holiday is only one of the things they would like to do together. AmazonKU
THE QUEEN OF CHAOS (DAUGHTERS OF EXILE BOOK THREE) by Juliet Coven
Cosette, born into a life of love and theater, has her whole world turned upside down when she’s stolen in the night by strange men and taken aboard a ship that brings her millions of miles away to the Innunki home planet, Nazura. Scared and alone, she clings to any comfort she can find.
When she meets the rude and surly son of the Prime Minister, even his hard exterior can’t diminish the pull she feels for him. Magnox, born into a life of riches and privilege, has lived an utterly dull existence. His days are filled with studying, and he spends hours perfecting his mannerisms to appease the expectations of the planet’s society for young nobles. But when Cosette is thrust under his care, and he’s faced with a choice to either use her to better his communication skills or damn her to the sacrificial flames, he can’t stomach the idea of this alluring human losing the light in her golden eyes. His decision leads the two on a long journey of love, betrayal, and longing. Will they make it through? Or will Magnox’s worst fears come true and drive the only woman he’s ever loved further from his grasp? AmazonKU
TO SEE THE SUN by Kelly Jensen
VS Note: MM SFR. From NOV 12.
Survival is hard enough in the outer colonies—what chance does love have? Life can be harsh and lonely in the outer colonies, but miner-turned-farmer Abraham Bauer is living his dream, cultivating crops that will one day turn the unforgiving world of Alkirak into paradise. He wants more, though. A companion—someone quiet like him. Someone to share his days, his bed, and his heart. Gael Sonnen has never seen the sky, let alone the sun. He’s spent his whole life locked in the undercity beneath Zhemosen, running from one desperate situation to another. For a chance to get out, he’ll do just about anything—even travel to the far end of the galaxy as a mail-order husband. But no plan of Gael’s has ever gone smoothly, and his new start on Alkirak is no exception. Things go wrong from the moment he steps off the shuttle. Although Gael arrives with unexpected complications, Abraham is prepared to make their relationship work—until Gael’s past catches up with them, threatening Abraham’s livelihood, the freedom Gael gave everything for, and the love neither man ever hoped to find. AmazonKU
PLEASURE CREW: K’VELLA by Morgan Robinson
There’s one thing I’ve always wanted. It’s a simple thing if one really thinks about it. I don’t ask for something expensive, unnatural, or unobtainable. No, I only want a family—one to love and cherish with all of my being. The gods never have looked favorably on me. I never found that family before I became sick. Afterward, no one was willing to take the chance of being with me since I could no longer bear their children. I’ve taken my future into my own hands now. The only thing left for me to do is find a male willing to help me with my problem. Thankfully, there’s a Rytharian male going into a rut soon, and he needs someone willing to join his crew to aid him. I can help the male through his rut in exchange for a babe I’ll love with everything I have. It’s an easy choice. I have no expectations of the father. No, I can only rely on myself. I’ve been taught that one lesson too many times. Holoth can say all the sweet words and make all the promises he wants, but this relationship ends with his rut. No one wants me after a while, and this male won’t be any different. AmazonKU
LOST COLONY: NEW HOME by Kaitlyn O’Connor
Anna didn’t realize she was searching for a reason to live until she found what she was looking for … four of them. No one on the Ark was ready for the new home the Faccarah had found for them–because the new home wasn’t ‘move in’ ready. They were poised to rebel even before they got their first look at it. Except Anna. She desperately needed to escape the nightmare life she’d had and she didn’t care how. She thought she didn’t at any rate. That was why she volunteered to be among the first to go down to begin building their new world. The one thing she was utterly, positively, convinced of, though, was that she wanted absolutely nothing to do with any man. She was done with that. Zeus and his quad weren’t the kind of men a woman wanted to refuse, though–mostly because they weren’t men at all. They were alien cyborgs, engineered as weapons of mass destruction.
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VS Note: Listing my latest release one more time because it FINALLY went live on Kobo Plus this week and my Kobo readers have been asking about it:
STAR CRUISE CHEF’S KISS by Veronica Scott
Five star chef Stephanie Clemmons has a contract to cater a Halloweenlike party on the planet where her cruise ship the Nebula Zephyr orbits. Little does she know the dangers of a night where alien demons walk among humans and never expects the deadliest demon of all to offer her a bargain. She has to cook a special dinner to satisfy him or spend the rest of eternity laboring in his hellscape kitchens. But as the night and the meal progress, Stephanie and the demon lord discover they both may be getting more than they bargained for, as undeniable attraction grows between them. Can an ancient Lord of the Underworld and a human chef find a way to make a new bargain for love? This story first appeared in the Celestial Seductions anthology, which is no longer available. I’ve added 6K words including an epilogue to the original story for a total of 17K words.
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LEGACY OF CHAOS: A DEMONICA BIRTHRIGHT NOVEL by Larissa Ione
Stryke, son of Shade and Runa, grew up a happy, well-adjusted incubus alongside his four brothers. A supergenius, he took an interest in science and technology at an early age, with a dream of joining NASA…until a moment of carelessness resulted in the death of his little brother. Unable to forgive himself and desperate to prevent a similar tragedy from happening to others, he started up his own anti-demon tech company and sequestered himself behind its walls. Now he’s a household name and one of the wealthiest people on the planet. Cyan, a technomancer who works as a cybersecurity expert for DART, lost her best friend to a weapon designed by Stryke’s company. She’s hurt, angry, and wants revenge. So when an opportunity to work with Stryke on a project arises, she jumps at the chance to help DART and make Stryke’s life miserable. At first, Cyan and Stryke butt heads about everything. But she soon finds that deep down, he’s desperately wounded and willing to sacrifice everything, including his family, to achieve his goals. Can she help him heal before he destroys himself—and everyone around him?
HELLION’S JOURNEY (HELLION HOUSE STEAMPUNK SERIES BOOK FOUR) by Emma Jane Holloway
Detective Inspector Palmer yearns for a caseload of ordinary crimes—no monsters, no mages, and definitely no magic. Dark sorcery has left his city in bloody chaos, and Palmer is exhausted. But then Layla, one of the beauties from the notorious Hellion House, darkens his interrogation room door. Lovely Layla is more welcome in Palmer’s daydreams, where her obsession for silver bullets and sharp knives can be safely ignored. But now she brings news about his most-wanted villain—the mechanic responsible for sabotaging the Leopard and sending most of the airship’s crew to a fiery death. The evidence points to Palmer’s home town—a rough and ready hellhole he’d gratefully left behind. Now, with Layla at his side, he returns to his birthplace, and to the scene of a half-forgotten murder. All at once, his freedom, his mission, and Layla’s safety depend on solving the cold case. That’s no mean feat in a town full of crooks, drifters, and broken-down magicians, but DI Palmer always catches his culprit. Until now. Uncovering one deadly secret is sure to reveal others—including his own. Amazon Apple Books
OARS UP WITH ORCS: GREETINGS FROM MONSTER TOWN by Evangeline Priest
Liana Morales, a high-powered city lawyer, thrives on order, ambition, and the rush of big deals—until a chance trip to the secluded, magical Avalon Vale throws her life off course. When she meets Ruk Stonewater, the gruff yet endearing orc with a guarded heart, sparks fly, and the two clash like city steel against untamed wilderness. But as Avalon Vale reveals its wild beauty and timeless secrets, Liana discovers a life she never knew she craved. Torn between the structured world she built and the freedom she finds with Ruk, Liana must decide if she’s brave enough to trade the predictable for the extraordinary. With the rhythm of the river guiding them and a love that grows stronger with each passing current, Liana and Ruk navigate their way to a future neither saw coming. AmazonKU
SWEETLING (MONSTROUS WORLD BOOK THREE) by S E Wendel
VS Note: Put this on my TBR, sounds good.
Nowhere is safe for a fae alone…For all his many days, Allarion has been faithful to queen and country. In their sparkling city on the sea, the fae live long lives of pleasure and luxury. But pretty things can be rotten at their core, and not all is as it seems. A betrayal at the heart of the fae court shatters Allarion’s belief in all that he once held sacred. Now in hiding, he must make his own sanctuary in the human kingdom of Eirea. The dilapidated estate of Scarborough has been waiting for a chance, and he intends to breathe new life into the land. All he needs is the final anchor to his magic, the one thing that binds a fae to the earth more thoroughly than any spell or power. A mate. Obtaining the woman he wants will be easy. Keeping her is another matter. There is no denying a fae when he comes to your door… All her life, barmaid Molly hasn’t had time for dreams or fancies or romance…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
FOLLY OF INCOMPETENCE (THE UNDEAD DETECTIVE FILES BOOK ONE) by Shelby Rhodes
VS Note: MM PNR. Meant to be read after The Undead Detective Agency series.
Welcome, welcome, it is I, Octavius Evander, Lead Detective and Owner of The Undead Detective Agency, here to say…we’re back! Before dropping some hints about what is to come in this amazing and very sparkly first volume, those who have no clue who I am…I’d suggest you go back and read the previous series that is graciously named after my Agency, otherwise… Well, frankly, you will be very confused. If confused is your way of life…carry on, I shall not judge! Now, the story picks up months after the end of The Undead Detective Agency, and my crew is dealing with the aftermath of…well, you know what. So, of course, I, the loving, amazing boss that I am, decided that it was time for a vacation—a fun duck-related vacation. And after hinting at resorting to possible friendnapping, I got my way! But can I, Octavius, have a single day off without someone dying?! No, apparently, I cannot! So, cue multiple murders, long-time grudges, a baffling level of incompetence, and me facing down the ultimate enemy in a battle of wits…and glitter. What more is there to say besides…let the chaos begin…again! AmazonKU
SINISTER SNACK ATTACK (A TWO BROOMSTICKS GAS & GRILL WITCH COZY MYSTERY BOOK 10) by Amanda M Lee
Stormy Morgan should be on top of the world. She’s engaged, about to move into her dreamhouse, and her magic is stabilizing. In fact, she’s becoming one heckuva witch. Too bad trouble keeps finding her. This time it comes in the form of a gang of kids who appear to be stealing cars from various townsfolk. It’s become a big enough issue that everybody in town is becoming unnerved, paranoid even. Their solution is to form a Neighborhood Watch, which should be okay in theory. Unfortunately, the reality is anything but. Stormy’s dreams are being plagued by threatening shadows, to the point where she thinks she’s being watched. On top of that, there’s something odd going on with the mayor and his wife, which just might involve one of Stormy’s cousins. That would be enough to keep Stormy busy, but there’s more…(more blurb on ebook seller’s platform) AmazonKU
KISS ME AT MIDNIGHT by Lexi Ostrow
Lore spent her entire life in the shadow of her family. Her mother was one of the most gracious angels to ever live, and her father is literally the Angel of Death. Her two sisters were constantly making ground-breaking life decisions, and Lore couldn’t even get a date. Caden lived the good life. Business owner. Incubus Demon. Rich beyond measure and with a line of partners to keep his needs met. As partial owner of a paranormal dating service, Caden hadn’t expected his other brother to ban all incubi and succuba from working on New Year’s Eve. Even when he had, Caden wasn’t going to listen. A blurted mistake puts Lore on the steps of Caden’s business. The transaction for his services put him in her life, something Caden is more than okay with. They’ll both have to fight off their urges if she’s going to impress her parents and get her midnight kiss. Amazon
DECK THE SKULLS:MMF VAMPIRE, SHIFTER, PNR ROMANCE (OURS EVERMORE) by RK Munin
Rissa – Quitting her job in a spectacularly violent way, Rissa storms out of a popular bar swearing she’ll gut the next person who crosses her! Instead of going home and cooling down, she ducks into Sanguine, a small bar she’s never noticed. Ready to spend her last twenty on something good, she doesn’t expect to be captivated by the handsome bartender. Then his husband shows up To her shock, these two won’t leave her alone. If she’s being honest, she doesn’t want to be left alone! Anatoly – As a vampire, Anatoly might be a creature of the night but he’s not interested in the nightlife of San Diego’s Gas Lamp district. Unfortunately Zan, the only member of his beloved flock, adores people and socializing. Incapable of denying Zan anything, Anatoly financed Sanguine, a bar specifically created for magical creatures. Normally he spends the night lurking in a corner of the bar while Zan flitters between customers, chatting, and skillfully crafting individually tailored cocktails. On one of the rare nights Anatoly is forced to assume Zan’s role as bartender a human woman wanders right past the wards. She’s a fiery and exquisite creature. He won’t let her get away. Zan – Returning to his bar after helping a friend, Zan finds his normally grumpy vampire kissing a stranger. At first he’s incensed, then realizes she’s his mate. The only thing left is to ease her into their world and woo her into their bed! AmazonKU
NAUGHTY ELF WINK: MM MPREG CHRISTMAS ROMANCE by Trisha Linde
Alpha elf Wink has been fired from the North Pole, all because of a few ill-timed pranks, and now he’s been cursed to be a decorative figurine on some human’s shelf where he will sit for the rest of time. Unless… he can find his fated mate before next Christmas. Bitter, resentful, and far too cynical for his own good, Wink isn’t entirely sure if a lifetime of peace and quiet would be the worst thing. It’s kinda like retirement, right? If only he hadn’t ended up on this man’s shelf, he might’ve been happy to accept his punishment. Omega Derek is tired. Like, all the time, for years, and he’s never been able to figure out why. He eats well, exercises like he should, goes to bed early, but he still wakes up every morning feeling like he’s run a marathon. He’s been to all the doctors, but none of the expensive specialists have been able to give him a reason. No one ever suspected that it might have something to do with what he’s doing after he falls asleep… or the part of his DNA that might be more than human. All Derek wants for Christmas is to feel better. Instead, he gets love, a baby, and most importantly, magic. AmazonKU
HIDDEN BY FATE (ALPHA TERRITORIES BOOK FIVE) by Shannon Mayer
A prophecy foretold of a journey across the seas that would solve all my problems. But now I’m stuck between an old flame who wants to rekindle what we had, and a jealous vampire who would take the other’s head if permitted. Did I mention the psycho goddess Lilis, stalking our every move, intent on killing us all? Despite our troubles, what started out as a cobbled-together faction destined to fail is finally starting to rise to the challenge. We’re hot on the trail of the “gem” we’ve been searching for…a girl named Jade, who is the next key to restoring the Veil. If I can keep Raven from decapitating Maverick and myself from letting either of them make a fool out of me for love (again) we just might have a fighting chance. AmazonKU
DRAGON DETECTIVE (MONSTERS, PI BOOK THREE) by Ava Ross
Hannah: The building I’m renovating to turn into a B&B in the cozy coastal town of Mystic Harbor, where humans and monsters live in harmony, is either haunted or someone’s trying to sabotage me. After someone rips up my flower beds for the third time, and the local law enforcement can’t find any clues, I head to Monsters, PI, where I hire a much-too-gorgeous dragon shifter to determine if I’m a victim of crime or paranormal activity. After someone creeps through my building late at night, Reylor moves in with me to further his investigation. Now that I’m bumping into him in the kitchen and snuggling up with him on the sofa, is it my fault if I’m falling in love? Reylor: I don’t believe in ghosts, though I do believe that whoever’s sabotaging Hannah’s building renovations needs to be locked up for good. From the moment I meet Hannah, I know she’s my fated mate. I’ll do everything to protect her and solve this crime. If that means moving in with her and watching over her twenty-four-seven, then I’m the right dragon shifter for the job. And when the case is closed? I’m going to make Hannah mine. AmazonKU
RACE TO SAVE THE YULEFIRE GEM: DAME OF THE MIDNIGHT RELICS (MIDLIFE MYSTERIES & MAGIC BOOK 50) by Brenda Trim
You’d think I could get through one holiday season without some magical catastrophe looming over my head. But no, instead of cozying up with hot cocoa and pretending I don’t see the glitter explosion my kids call “decorating,” I get a phone call. Turns out, some relic is threatening to drain every ounce of Christmas magic from the world. Just your average holiday crisis, right? Now, I’m flying around on my pegasus, Brylan, dodging demons, and trying to track down this ancient artifact before some power-hungry maniac turns the world into a festive black hole. My friends and I are on a countdown to save the holidays—between prepping for family dinners and avoiding another house explosion, naturally. Who needs jingle bells when you’ve got a sword, a sassy team of witches, and a serious lack of sleep? If you’re in the mood for magic, mayhem, and holiday madness, then welcome to my life. Grab your eggnog. It’s about to get festive and fierce. AmazonKU
ECHOES OF A CHRISTMAS SOUL (SHROUDED NATION BOOK 25) by Brenda Trim and Tia Didmon
When a dark fae escapes from Scorchwood, we investigate the breach and discover an old foe has resurfaced to wreak havoc. But the fugitive is deadlier than we expected and begins to leave a trail of bodies in his wake. Tracking him to the fae realm reveals a potential conspiracy, with his ultimate goal linked to his past and the cherished Christmas village. But he has more allies than expected after a three-hundred-year imprisonment, leaving us unsure of whom to trust as he continues to gain power. Can we stop this dark creature before he enacts his own form of vengeance, or will his unholy destiny unfold? AmazonKU
FRUIT OF MAGICAL FREEDOM (MIDLIFE MYSTERIES & MAGIC BOOK 49) by Brenda Trim
Chaos threatens to erupt if the coven can’t find the sacred garden and its forbidden fruit, but these wise witches are up to the task of locating the legendary produce. Armed with spells, sarcasm, and a few extra pounds, the trio embarks on a quest that spans continents, facing off against rivals and guardians. From ancient ruins to modern metropolises, they chase clues, battle foes, and even find time for a spa day, because saving the world doesn’t always require giving up self-care. But beware! These bewitching babes aren’t the only ones hunting for the ultimate prize. As they traverse exotic locales and explore archaic mysteries, they encounter adversaries who will stop at nothing to claim the forbidden fruit first. Can the Backside of Forty coven beat the competition and secure the secrets of Eden, or will they discover that some fruits are best left forbidden? AmazonKU
SOS HOTEL: YOUR FINAL RESTING PLACE by Adam Vex
An ex-adult movie star, a broke vampire daddy, and a boring human are about to try and save the world…It’s probably our fault your world is doomed, if I’m honest. Sorry about that. Sticking with honesty, we’re not great at saving people, or ourselves. You should probably pack a bag and head for the hills. You know, just in case…My name is Adam Vex, and I’m definitely not the hero we all need, but along with Zee and Victor, a whole bunch of s*x demons, one shadow beast, a sassy AI bartender, and some uncontrollable gremlins, we’re all you’ve got. Welcome to the end of the world at the SOS Hotel. We hope you enjoy your final resting place. AmazonKU
THE DRAGON OF HER DREAMS (THE DRAGON KINGS OF FIRE AND ICE BOOK 10) by Amelia Shaw
Vanya and the bastard son of King Damon meet…. and sparks fly. But what will the princess think about being mated to the man who was raised in the woods? Jaegar didn’t want to reveal himself to anyone, but the fates coalesce to force his hand. He doesn’t expect to be accepted, but King Damon’s family is amazingly open to the idea of accepting a new member, and Jaegar is thrown into the life of a prince of the realm. Vanya is the last of her siblings to find love, but at her thirtieth birthday, she meets the man of her dreams… quite literally. The man she’s been seeing in her dreams walks into the ballroom, and it’s Damon’s illegitimate son. Two worlds collide in the last story of the Dragon Kings of Fire and Ice series. Jaegar wants to live in the woods in the most dangerous kingdom in the realm, while Vanya needs the luxuries of her father’s castle.
FLOWERING INFERNO (THE BLOOMIN’ PSYCHIC BOOK EIGHT) by Annabel Chase
Did someone manifest murder or was it simply a tragic glamping accident? Fall has arrived in the charming riverside town of Newberry, along with the thorn in Mia’s side—her formidable mother is in town to attend a manifestation retreat at a nearby glamping site. Mia reluctantly agrees to join her for mother-daughter bonding time and immediately regrets her decision when one of the retreat members is found dead. Mia wants to help solve the case, if only to protect the women in attendance from the smooth stylings of Detective Derek Fairfax, but she’s also concerned about her mother’s reaction to Mia’s blossoming abilities. Madeline Albrecht is the one person capable of snapping the twigs of Mia’s personal progress. As the investigation gains ground and tensions rise, it becomes clear to Mia that if they don’t crack the case soon, the victim won’t be the only one pushing up daisies. AmazonKU
SUGAR, SPICE AND MAGICAL MIDLIFE (MIDLIFE MENACE BOOK ONE) by Tara West
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
DRATSIE DILEMMA: THE SAN ANDREAS SHIFTERS by Gail Carriger
Once upon a time, Trick went up against the sea and lost. Badly. Or so he thought. What the sea decides to keep, it keeps forever. Trick is a dratsie shifter, a river otter. He is charming, loads of fun, and just a little bit slippery. He’s running from a past he can’t forget, and he’s landed unexpectedly in the chaotic comforting embrace of a small town cafe and the world’s queerest pack of werewolves. Unfortunately, it turns out the past has also refused to forget Trick. It washes up on his doorstep and gets instantly tangled up in marine biology conferences, twelve mermaids thrift shopping, and specialty cappuccinos. That past is grumpy, sexy, and wearing a very sparkly tail. (Don’t you dare call him a fish.) Trick was just starting to feel like it was all going to be okay. But sometimes the sea decides to spit up a merman who has been looking for Trick for over a decade. And Trick will have to decide whether he starts running all over again or faces up to heartbreak and the childhood best friend who betrayed him.
SCIONS OF CHANGE (CURSE AND THE CROWN BOOK FOUR) by Lindsay Buroker
n the final installment of The Curse and the Crown series, Lord Vlerion’s secret has been revealed, the kingdom is in upheaval, and dark forces are scheming for the throne. Kaylina must learn about her heritage, and the father she never knew she had, so she can help Vlerion save the kingdom. If they fail, neither of them will survive. AmazonKU
MASTERING MAYHEM (FIRE WITCHES OF SALEM BOOK SIX) by Carrie Pulkinen
Fate is a fickle witch…I’m running a coven and trying to break a curse so we can stop the fabric of reality from unraveling around us…and I am screwing it up every chance I get. I don’t have time for romance, yet Fate had the audacity to send a possible soulmate my way. A demon who has the power to save us all…if only I could wrangle him into submission. A demon who’s more like me than I care to admit. Working with Mayhem is like working with a bigger, beefier, masculine version of myself, and I have to say…I wouldn’t wish it on anyone. Even worse… The more time I spend with him, the more my heart and my mind are on board with this soulmate business. Fate brought us together, only to rip us apart in the end. Yeah, she’s definitely a fickle witch.
A SHADOW’S VOW (THE SHADOW AND THE SWORD DUOLOGY BOOK TWO) by Katherine MacDonald
“I’ll dream of you there, until time is but a shadow.” Nicodemus Nightshade has long been accustomed to living in exile, but he never imagined he would draw Viola Windbright, once a valiant knight of the realm, into his solitary world. Now stripped of her title and betrayed by the Crown she once idolised, Viola is driven by a new purpose: to liberate the oppressed and reveal the dark truths hidden by those in power. Yet, another harrowing secret threatens to unravel her fragile resolve. As Viola and Nicodemus fight for their revenge, they risk losing the only thing they have left: each other. In the crucible of their struggle, love becomes their greatest strength—and their greatest vulnerability. AmazonKU
SHIFTING LANES by Joanne Kwan
VS Note: MM PNR.
Robin Ng didn’t expect to discover the existence of werewolves on his journey north, let alone make the acquaintance of one. When he misses a crucial transit connection, he has no one else to rely on other than the enigmatic Dusty Tedesco to take him to his destination. Over the course of the trip, the two face bumps in the road and dangerous detours all while growing closer, but will Dusty’s nature cut short their blooming relationship? More than just a road trip romance, this is a story about finding a connection across the perceived lanes that divide us.
THE WITCH’S CHRISTMAS CATASTROPHE: A NOCTURNE FALLS NOVELLA by Kristen Painter
Witch Holly Winters is ready for a peaceful, magical Christmas in her family’s cozy mountain cabin in Nocturne Falls. She plans to do some knitting and watch all the best holiday movies. But when ancient dark magic begins to stir in the snowy forest, peace and serenity quickly disappear. With danger lurking at every turn, Holly teams up with Demetrius Voss, a brooding and irresistibly handsome vampire neighbor, to unravel the mystery menacing their beloved supernatural town. As they work together to contain the rising threat, Holly finds herself unexpectedly drawn to Demetrius’s quiet strength and unexpected charm. Between Christmas lights, snowball fights, and quiet moments by the fire, sparks begin to fly—proving that even in the midst of chaos, the holiday spirit has a way of bringing people together. With two quirky cats, a dash of romance, and an epic battle against ancient forces, Holly and Demetrius must rely on each other to protect the town they love. Will they restore the magic in time for Christmas—and discover that the greatest gift of all is the one they never saw coming?
A VERY GARGOYLE CHRISTMAS (HEART OF ICE SERIES) by Demelza Carlton
WOLF DUTY (NORSE WARRIOR PROTECTORS BOOK SIX) by Asa Maria Bradley
A FRENEMY IN NEED (MERRY MISCHIEF) by Catrina Bell
A SPARK OF TROUBLE: MERRY MISCHIEF by Lucy LimonIt’s lust at first sight, and they’re both in trouble. Chad, a flirty, hat-tipping park ranger doesn’t date tourists. Iggy, a prickly, bargain-striking demoness doesn’t date at all. This should make their one-night stand a perfect arrangement for both of them, but after one passionate encounter, neither can walk away. A drunken night with old friends gets Iggy sentenced to probation and confined to Winter Bliss. She can’t leave. He can’t stop thinking about her. What’s worse, the only way for her to avoid jail is to find a local willing to supervise her 250 hours of community service. When Chad lifts his right hand and swears an oath to do just that, she becomes his unwilling volunteer park ranger, and he becomes her court-approved compliance officer. Now that they’re living together and working together, what’s the harm in them sleeping together? AmazonKU
A COURT-ORDERED ROMANCE: MERRY MISCHIEF by Lark Green
Vale, Hollywood’s newest demon heartthrob, promised never to return home to Winter Bliss. Until his movie’s press tour forces him back. One drunken night with friends leads to the destruction of a historic statue, landing him a 90-day probation. Stuck at home with his premiere looming, Vale’s career is in jeopardy. His only hope? Convincing a therapist to play the role of a lifetime–his devoted wife. But only in front of the cameras. Coco may be human, but she’s brilliant when it comes to treating magical disorders. Connecting with demons though…not so much. Despite how charming–and annoying–Vale is, she needs his demon expertise to save her clinic. It’s a bargain–or marriage proposal?–she can’t refuse. As they navigate the holiday season, a spark of attraction ignites, threatening to turn their fake relationship into something dangerously real. In a town built on bargains and secrets, happily ever after comes at a price. Is their court-appointed romance strong enough to survive the real world, or is it ’til probation do they part? AmazonKU
THE CHRISTMAS CURSE by Catherine Lievens
VS Note: LGBTQ PNR.
Calyx didn’t mean to curse his brothers—really, he didn’t. After their mother died, their family scattered on bad terms, and Calyx lost his adopted brothers. It’s not too much to want them to come home for Christmas, is it? It’s not Calyx’s fault that, in his haste and grief, he cast a curse that would kill them if they didn’t. Besides, he managed to change the curse to something non-lethal. Griffith didn’t want to leave the house where he grew up, and he certainly didn’t want to leave Calyx, but his feelings were getting out of control. He needed space from Calyx to get over them, and he got that space. He also got an expanding Christmas-colored tattoo on his chest. Griffith knows Calyx meant well when he cast the curse, and while he’s happy to go home and see him, not all of their brothers will be. The problem is that they don’t have a choice if they don’t want to end up permanently colored in green, white, and red from head to toe. AmazonKU
DEVOTION’S COVENANT: NEW PROTECTORATE BOOK FOUR by Abigail KellyShe’s got nothing to lose. Petra Zaskodna knows the search for justice is a deadly game she’s bound to lose. As a covenless witch who manipulated her way into power, she’s used to living with a target on her back. Her position only grows more precarious with her mentor’s mysterious death. Desperate to uncover the truth, she’ll stoop to bargain with a man more dangerous than the enemies lurking in the dark: Shade. He’s got everything to gain. Silas Cuttcombe craves the taste of power. A demon with an unusual ability to wield magic, he’s spent decades spreading his reputation into every blighted corner of the continent and amassing incomprehensible wealth under the pseudonym Shade. He’s content with his life in the shadows, wreaking havoc when it suits him… until a pretty priestess comes begging for help and offering herself as payment. Exploiting their devil’s bargain at every opportunity, he finds a delicious sort of irony in bending the little golden goddess to his will. Even gods fear what darkness devours. It’s a sensual dance between predator and prey until the day danger catches up to Petra. Silas doesn’t care about the innocent lives hanging by a thread, nor the justice his witch seeks. She is his to play with, to protect, to break and put back together, piece by piece. Her enemies will learn there’s nothing more dangerous than a demon’s devotion — or his wrath. AmazonKU
UNCHARTED: A MADAM MYLA’S ARTIFACTS AND ODDITIES STORY by Brandy Roseth
Welcome friends, to Madam Myla’s Artifacts, oddities, gifts, and more. Our current location is in a state of… flux, but we are happy to help you with your gift-giving or Artifact collecting needs. Madam Myla is a talented being with many great abilities. One of which is to know just what magical or haunted item/s the recipient will need in their journey. Each purchase comes with its unique thrills. It is up to the recipient to follow all signs and instructions for the best outcome. We have had many satisfied customers. For example, Allie Joans formerly of Auburn Main. Message in a bottle: To whoever finds this message I would like to share a small tale and perhaps a warning. Something I had to learn the hard way. Let me explain, please. I was on a personal journey to heal from a childhood trauma. One that took away my best friend and love of the ocean in one foul swoop. Someone in my life had decided I needed a more… immersive form of therapy. A magical kick in the booty if you will. (haha booty, pirate joke) One morning I received a mysterious package from Madam Myla’s shop. Everything changed that day…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) Amazon
GAMES OF THE GODS (GODHUNTER SERIES BOOK 39) by Amy Sumida
VS Note: Listed in Erotica.
You’re going to play whether you want to or not. Vervain thought she was done with the trickster god and his games. Then someone starts stealing the treasures of gods again and she knows the trickster is back. Hoping the game will end as well as it did the last time, the Godhunter deals herself in. But as it continues, the game gets more and more complicated. And more and more deadly. It becomes a question not of will they benefit from the game but will they survive it. Amazon
LITTLE MISS SANTA CLAWS A SAPPHIC MONSTER ROMANCE by Beka Westrup
MERRY HEXMAS (SUPERNATURAL SPEAKEASY COZY MYSTERY BOOK 16) by Lily Harper Hart
Christmas has come to the Quarter, and that means big things for Ofelia Archer. Her father is getting out of the hospital for a holiday visit, she’s about to meet two future sisters-in-law for the first time, and this is her first Christmas with her fiancé. She should be on top of the world.
There’s just one little problem. Bodies are showing up around the French Quarter, what looks to be candy canes pierced through their hearts. When those candy canes are removed, some of the victims come back, and they’re different people. Not zombies or anything, but suddenly better people than they were when they were stabbed. It seems they’ve been imbued with the Christmas spirit out of nowhere. And some others aren’t coming back at all. The attacks have “demon” written all over them. This demon, however, thinks he’s Santa Claus. He wears the suit and everything. Ofelia is determined to have a good holiday. She just has a fight to finish before she can get to the nog and presents of it all. It’s going to be a doozy of a fight. AmazonKU
FATALITY AT THE FESTIVAL (NIGHTMARE, AZ PARANORMAL COZY MYSTERIES BOOK EIGHT) by Beth Dolgner
Olivia Kendrick is excited about Nightmare’s annual arts and crafts festival until a vendor winds up dead inside his food truck. Locals and festival artists alike disliked the corn dog seller, but who had enough motive to murder him? The supernatural community at Nightmare Sanctuary Haunted House must pull together to help gather clues, from a siren on a spy mission to witches with connections. Even Felipe the chupacabra is sniffing for clues! As Olivia gets closer to the truth about the murder, she also gets a cryptic clue about the whereabouts of Damien Shackleford’s missing father, Baxter. Nightmare’s favorite amateur sleuth and her paranormal friends must put the pieces together before it’s too late. AmazonKU
RITE OF BLOOD AND MASKS (HOUSE OF BLOOD AND ROSES BOOK THREE) by Laura Greenwood
The masks are about to come off for Beatrice and Linc…but can they handle their new reality? Rite Of Blood And Masks is book three of House Of Blood And Roses. It is a romantasy series full of vampires, court intrigue, and a slow burn hidden identity arranged marriage m/f romance.
SPEAK EZ by Elle E Ire
VS Note: FF PNR.
On New Year’s Eve, in 1923, someone walked into Michelle “Mickey” McFadden’s queer speakeasy hidden beneath the Big City Little Theater and shot her and her dog, EZ, dead. Or . . . sort of, mostly, kind of dead, maybe? Because instead of crossing over, they become trapped within the bar’s cinderblock walls. And though EZ eventually manages to wriggle his way free, Mickey remains, her spirit frozen in time. In 2022, employees of the Big City Little Theater begin encountering a stray dog sneaking in and around the premises. When Ciara, the theater’s bookkeeper, saves the dog from being hit by a truck, she begins to suspect there’s something odd about the mysterious canine and makes it her mission to catch him and either return him to his owners or keep him as her own. That is until Ciara and her friends happen upon the sealed-up speakeasy in the theater’s subbasement —and find the dog inside. But how did he get in there when the door was locked? And why are there bullet holes in the otherwise beautifully preserved bar? Their discovery launches them on the investigation of a lifetime, complete with an ancient murder to solve, strange occurrences to explain, and a missing person to find. When Mickey’s spirit, which has been trapped in the mysterious in-between for the past hundred years, begins to find her way out, she and Ciara finally come face-to-face. And it’s more than the speakeasy’s old wiring that makes sparks fly. Ciara’s falling hard for Mickey and Mickey for her. Can they solve the murder and figure out how EZ returned to the world of the living before the clock strikes midnight on the next New Year’s Eve? Because if they don’t, they’re pretty certain Mickey’s time will finally be up—this time for good.
THE PEPPERMINT PROBLEM (HOLIDAY VILLAGE ROMANCES BOOK TWO) by Jordyn Alexander
Gretchen Nightshade has three big problems. First, her twin sister is crazy about her new vampire boyfriend and keeps leaving Gretchen on her own to mind the shop. Second, because of this, she’s completely behind on her candy orders and if she can’t fill them she’ll never be able to afford her own shop. But last and biggest of all: she’s in love with her childhood best friend who just sees her as another little sister. What’s a witch to do? Nick Kringle is the fifth of his name and is drowning under his father’s expectations. The only relief he gets is when he sneaks off to hang out with his best friend and taste her amazing sweets. When the Christmas Neighborhood’s main candy chef quits just days before Christmas, Nick knows there’s only one person he can count on to bail him out and save the holiday. But when pushback happens against a Halloween witch taking charge of the candy kitchens, Nick impulsively announces their engagement to smooth things over and protect Gretchen with the Kringle name. They can always just end the fake engagement when Christmas is over, right? AmazonKU
PROMISED IN BLOOD by Sadie Kincaid
But there is one who can save the fates of all. For the child borne of fire and blood, Shall be our ruin or our redemption. An ancient prophecy. A betrayal so deep it will echo through eternity. Ophelia Hart is no ordinary elementai. In fact, she is extraordinary in every single way there is. And now that she knows her true heritage and has bonded to the most powerful vampire who ever lived, and the three ruthless vampires he sired, she wonders if she might finally know some true happiness. It seems at last within her reach—so long as the truth of her identity remains a closely guarded secret. But secrets can’t remain so forever. Ophelia must learn to harness the magical abilities she’s awakened before the rest of the world discovers who she really is. And although her four bonded mates will do all in their power to protect her, there are forces at work that even they cannot fathom. Destiny beckons, but betrayal lurks just around the corner. And debts will be settled for oaths that are PROMISED IN BLOOD. AmazonKU
HOW TO ACCIDENTALLY BECOME THE DEVIL (MADELYNE DANICA BOOK THREE) by Scarlett Phillips
What happens when the devil loses control of his powers? My grandfather has lived the last millennia not knowing how his mate, my grandmother, was murdered. Now, after my uncles kidnapped me trying the same BS my aunt did a month ago, he knows the truth and it just might destroy Hell. Learning what his sons did snapped something inside him. Now, he’s unintentionally flooding Hell with his powers, causing mayhem and it’s up to me to stop him before all of Hell is lost to his powers. I’ve only been a demon for a few weeks. How am I going to best the DEVIL? When someone close to me falls under Luc’s spell, time runs out. I have no choice but to save him. It’s time to put my powers to the test. Am I ready to take over for the devil? I guess we’re about to find out. AmazonKU
KEEP IT IN THE DARK by Justin Arnold
VS Note: MM PNR.
Rowan Young knew where his life was heading. The headmaster’s son and golden boy of elite Vermont boarding school Mockingbird Prep, Rowan was set to inherit a legacy passed down through generations of forefathers. Until a strange new student arrives to derail those plans.
Casper Belamy didn’t ask to be a vampire. But now that he is one, all he wants is to travel the world looking for more of his kind. Before he can do that, he must accomplish an impossible task set forth by his adoptive family of vampiric royals: prove he can keep their kind safe and finish high school without being discovered. If controlling his thirst wasn’t hard enough, he is forced to share a dorm with the headmaster’s son. And despite their instant dislike for one another, Casper can’t ignore the mouth-wateringly delicious scent of Rowan’s blood. When bitter fights become late night rendez-vous, forbidden romance blossoms in the shadows. Facing a fearful world that would rather they stay hidden, Rowan and Casper contend with an onslaught of troubles: Rowan’s father is breathing down his neck, the safety of Casper’s new-found family is on his shoulders, and a secret society of slayers threatens to destroy everything. If love blooms in the dark, will it survive being brought into the light?
COURTING THE KRAMPUS: MMF MONSTER ROMANCE (MONSTERS OF ALBERAD) by Elle Sterling
All Natalie wanted was a new adventure. What she didn’t expect was for that adventure to be in the North Pole. With a krampus and Santa’s secret second son. Rerouted from her Caribbean vacation, Natalie is charmed not only by the magical pink snow, but by the chemistry between her hosts. Jasper and Cole are in charge of Santa’s Naughty List—a job they abhor, but do diligently every year. When Natalie lets that slip—not so accidentally—to Santa, he sends them on a mission to come up with a creative alternative. Will Natalie, Cole, and Jasper find the perfect replacement for coal in time for Christmas? Will their adventures as they traipse through elvish villages provide them with the right inspiration as they explore their fated bond? AmazonKU
BEARY LITTLE CHRISTMAS (CYPRESS VALLEY SHIFTERS BOOK FOUR) by E M Stauber
This novella must be read AFTER all three main books in the Cypress Valley Shifters series. It is not a standalone. Family isn’t just blood. It’s so much more. A fresh blanket of snow coats the ground as Cypress Valley gears up for the holiday season. Find out what your favorite bear shifters and their mates have been up to in this extended epilogue. Wren has a big Christmas surprise for Kiernan. Reese and Sydney get distracted during last-minute preparations for an upcoming celebration. It all leads up to the main event: Addie and Tyler’s winter wonderland wedding. AmazonKU
FIVE GIFTS FOR THE BLACKSMITH’S WIFE: AN ORC ROMANCE by Lyonne Riley
When her village faces a winter of starvation, Sita draws the shortest straw. Now she’s to be given to the orcs across the river in exchange for food and supplies so her family can survive. Given the chance to choose her own husband from among the eligible orc bachelors, she selects Gurrek, the reluctant blacksmith, who clearly doesn’t want her. He’s the safest option. Gurrek has always wanted a wife of his own, but not like this. Now he’s saddled with a human woman who needs new shoes, new clothes, and can’t even speak his language. He wants nothing to do with her, and yet her sweet, strong personality draws him in closer with every passing day. As Sita and Gurrek try to find a place to fit within each other’s lives, attraction begins to bloom between them. But Gurrek refuses to touch a woman who never wanted to be his in the first place. Can Sita break through the blacksmith’s high walls to become his true wife, mind, body, and soul?
DRAVEN (SKY STEAD BOOK ONE) by Fel Fern
VS Note: MM PNR.
Draven had his life under control—until a black witch’s curse left him teetering on the edge of madness. With each passing day, he feels his grip on reality slipping, and it’s only a matter of time before he loses his soul completely. But everything changes the night he stumbles upon Tobias, a sweet, unsuspecting wolf shifter, alone in a roadside bar. Something inside Draven shifts. He’s no longer focused on the curse. Now, his obsession is Tobias, and Draven won’t leave until the wolf is his. Tobias Anderson has always been content flying under the radar, but when Draven walks into the bar, everything changes. There’s something dark and dangerous about the dragon shifter, and Tobias knows he should run. But one look, one touch, and he’s already falling. The deeper Tobias gets pulled into Draven’s world, the more he uncovers about the dragon’s haunted past—and the more he realizes just how dangerous Draven really is. AmazonKU
STONY HOLIDAYS: GARGOYLE FATED MATES ROMANCE (HOLIDAY FANTASIES BOOK THREE) by Rianne Burnett
In her typically impulsive style, Sage books a stay at a new gothic hotel for the week of Christmas. After breaking the news to her family, she sets off to get some inspiration for her new book. Then something unexpected happens during the planned tour of the beautiful hotel. A huge gargoyle grabs her attention and doesn’t let go. Attracted to his magical pull, she does something that’s strange even for her: she kisses him. She thinks nothing of it until the gargoyle appears on her balcony. Her mind swirls as he calls her his soulmate and pledges his undying commitment. Though she wants to deny it, their chemistry is too heady to ignore. But how does someone who’s never found true love before bring this fantasy into the real world? AmazonKU
A WINTER MATING (WILLOW GLEN SHIFTERS) by Lia Davis
Preschool teacher, Everly Wright loves her job and the people in Willow Glenn. After the heartbreak of Brady running out on her, she has finally found peace. That is until Brady shows up with his sexy smile, dangerous good looks, and delusions of claiming her as his mate. All she has to do is ignore the desires he ignites within her. Wolf shifter, Brady Hudson has loved Everly from the moment they met at the age of four. He broke her heart and her trust three years ago when a family emergency pulled him away without a chance to explain why he had to leave. He returns to Willow Glen with one goal, claim his mate. Convincing her that she belongs to him will be his toughest challenge, but he’s not above using seduction to get what he wants. Brady isn’t the man he was when he left town. After all, turning in his rogue father to the enforcers of the local pack and becoming the guardian of his thirteen-year-old half-sister changes a person. When Brady’s sister is taken, he is faced with having to leave his mate, again. However, Everly isn’t letting him go off to search for the teen alone. They will work together to find his sister and the rogue who took her. And this time, Brady will do what he should have three years ago—unalive his father.
PURR-SUASIVE CHARMS: A STARLA BAKER WITCHY MYSTERY by Amelia Ross
Starla Baker thinks starting a coven will be all moonlight and magic… until a local warlock turns up dead after Moonberry’s mystical willow tree celebration. The wish-granting tree is at the center of it all, and everyone’s dying—literally—to have their wish granted. With her sassy, telepathic cat Onyx and a cupcake in hand, Starla bumbles her way headfirst into the investigation. Her charming cop friend is never far, and the sparks are flying more than ever. Between a tree-obsessed witch and a mortal-turned-witch-in-training, every quirky suspect has a secret and a motive as tangled as the willow’s branches. And just when things couldn’t get more complicated, an unexpected visit from her long-missing mother throws even more magic and drama into the mix. But when a deadly threat lands on her doorstep, Starla must solve the mystery fast… or she might be the next ghost haunting Moonberry. AmazonKU
FOX AND THE DRAGON: PITTSBURGH VAMPIRES BOOK 26 by B A Stretke
VS Note: MM PNR.
Ashton Jennings is in the forests of the Allegheny Mountains outside Pittsburgh looking for his friend. Ashton has convinced his brother and fellow Fox Shifter, Will, to go with him, hoping to find their friend Harley hiking on the usual trails. Ashton’s made a mess of his life, between the failed engagement and the loss of his friendship, he wants to make something right. What Ashton and Will don’t yet understand is that danger beyond their wildest dreams is lurking in these woods, following them, tracking them. This danger will drive them into the den of the Dragons of the Allegheny mountains, where they will find shelter and maybe much more. Saphir Rath, Dragon Knight to King Bazil of the Allegheny Dragon Circle, isn’t really happy with all these different shifters in his home. They have been aiding the Hadden Coven of Pittsburgh as they cleared the forest of a great evil, but one can only handle so many strangers in their home. When the Fox brothers end up in their care, Saphir is annoyed. He makes that annoyance clear to anyone who will listen. Soon he will discover that it is none other than Fate that has brought the foxes to his door and in Ashton Jennings he will find his forever. Can Saphir win the heart of his mate and keep him safe from the danger that is targeting him? A Dragon always finds a way. AmazonAB
FORGOTTEN (THE FORGOTTEN) by Jarica James and Suki Williams
n a world all but forgotten by the gods, Mila must fight to survive. Lumen wasn’t the kind of city that people thrived in. In fact, most had to fight to survive every day. But life outside the walls was no longer an option, humans have ravaged the earth beyond recognition so that this society was all that remained. After an unfortunate incident that lands Mila, and her best friend Wade, in prison, she discovers that the gods aren’t quite as forgotten as she thought… simply, locked away. Between the angry demigods, her best friend who she’s been in love with for years, and a world crumbling around them, the stakes are higher than ever. Can Mila find a way to unlock the secrets of this forgotten place, or will she be as lost as the gods? The Forgotten series is a four book WhyChoose mmfmmmm completed series that includes elements of violence, attempted assault, and other situations consistent with an unforgiving world. AmazonKU
A PACT OF BLOOD (THE ROYAL SPARES BOOK TWO) by Eva Chase
The trials are over. The game has only just begun…I came to Dariu to win a husband—and an empire. I wasn’t prepared for that husband to be so set in his brutal ways, for his people to see our marriage as a bad omen… or for my heart to be aching for three princes I can’t have. I can’t afford to let any of those problems stop me. My kingdom is counting on me, and all the conquered countries of the empire need my help. I’ll win the respect of every skeptic and enemy, no matter what dangers I have to face. But when rebellion stirs in one of the outer kingdoms and my husband starts taking out his fury on the men I hold dearest, I’m not sure how much more sacrifice I can bear. To bring about the peace I’ve dreamed of, must I wage my own private war against the man I swore to serve? AmazonKU
MISTLETOE (POISON GARDEN BOOK FIVE) by Jennifer Allis Provost
Eli and Dan go home for the holidays and run afoul of a winter deity who’s been holding a grudge against Dan’s family. That’s going to put a damper on their Christmas spirit. Eliza “Eli” Moore has embraced her quiet life with Dan, her husband and partner in their detective agency, Nine Lives Investigations. When Dan took Eli to New York so they could spend the holidays with his family, she expected a week of home-cooked meals and ugly Christmas sweaters. Instead, she discovered a spirit trapped in Dan’s family home, a seer brewing up batches of poison in the basement, and that Dan’s family had been cursed by a batch of enchanted mistletoe. As Eli and Dan search for a way to end the curse, they visit the farm where the mistletoe originated. Once there, they find the farm steeped in magic, and a proprietor that seems a little too interested in Dan’s family. When Eli learns the proprietor is actually a demon that froze his daughter to death, she vows to stop him, even if it means she gets frozen, too. And Eli hates being cold.
THE SCARLET LUNA by Lissa Bilyk
When the alpha pair of the Swiftpaw pack were murdered in a bloody coup, sixteen-year-old Macy fled and hid in the human world, refusing to pledge allegiance to the new alpha. Now that alpha is dead. Officially a rogue, Macy returns to her hometown for the first time in over two years to seek revenge against the pack that killed her parents. Under the guise of negotiating for her future, she pledges one year of her life to the pack in exchange for her freedom in the outside world. She will do what it takes to gain their trust. And then she’ll kill them. What she didn’t bargain for was the new alpha: the young, handsome, and kind Luca; along with his gentle giant beta, and two gorgeous deltas, including her childhood best friend. The pack aren’t the sadistic murderers she thought they were. They’re fiercely protective of the city where they serve as the local police force, and all the pack leaders want is to protect Macy. Love her. Claim her. But Macy doesn’t know about the power that lies dormant within her. And if other shifters find out, she could end up as dead as her parents. Macy came back to seek revenge against the pack that took everything from her. Falling in love was never part of the plan. AmazonKU
THE SPY’S SOLSTICE (THE LOST LINES BOOK EIGHT) by Merri Bright
Sometimes stabbing is the only solution. When apprentice spy Ratter stabs a handsy duke at a royal ball, she knows her crime is unforgivable. Not the murdering. The getting caught. Facing exile from the city she loves, she’ll need to make sure a few people are taken care of. That may even include a suspiciously handsome spy from Pict, who apparently holds a grudge. Sure, she poisoned him, but she was protecting a dangerous secret that could destroy everyone who depends on her. When the tall, dark, and hot-as-hell spy finds out Ratter’s secrets anyway, she may have to take care of one last loose end. But can she kill the Alpha who gave her a red-hot first Solstice kiss? AmazonKU
FATED FOR THE FIREDRAKE (SHIFTERS OF THE FOUR KINGDOMS BOOK ONE) by Sirena Knighton
Seranni Vasalt is a witch in hiding. If her powers are revealed, she’ll be forcibly enlisted into the king’s army. After years of hiding, she finally gets the chance to flee to another country, where she plans to use her magic to make money—enough to keep her family whole. So when Seranni sneaks into the abandoned mage’s tower on the outskirts of her town, she’s looking for anything that can hone her powers. What she finds is a man in hiding. A wild man with coal-black eyes, claws on his hands, and secrets of his own. A prisoner of war twisted by black magic, Kael has been trapped in an enemy land for almost two years. Desperate to go home, he’s been hiding in the tower as he struggles to reverse the spells placed on him, but with no magic of his own, he can’t decipher the mage’s books. Just when Kael is about to lose hope, he meets Seranni. Soon, they come to a deal…(more blueb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
CHERISHED BY HER GUARDIAN (YULETIDE SHIFTERS BOOK THREE) by R E Butler
Well of Magic Guardian Declan has spent the last nine years protecting the world’s source of magic from Jack Frost and his evil followers. As it draws close to Christmas Day, when Santa will be at his lowest power and most vulnerable, wolf shifter Declan can’t afford any distractions because they could cost the magical people of the world everything. Winterlyn has never been able to shift into her arctic fox, despite her parents being alphas and coming from a long line of strong and capable shifters. Without access to her shift, she’ll never find a male who will take her for a mate, and getting left out of everything with her people is wearing thin. When an online search suggests she could get help with her shift at the Well of Magic, she finds a witch willing to take her there. But the witch has an agenda that isn’t exactly altruistic, and not only does Winterlyn find herself in the middle of a battle between good and evil over control of the Well, but she also finds her truemate in the snowy land at the top of the world. Can she and Declan keep each other safe while Santa and Jack Frost battle for dominance, or will their relationship be over before it starts?
CHASING ETERNITY (STEALING INFINITY BOOK THREE) by Alyson Noel
VS Note: “Best read in order”
I’m about to break one of the biggest rules of all. But I need to find my dad. And if that means going back to New York City in 1998 to find him—before I’m even born—then that’s what I have to do. Because I need someone I trust to teach me what it means to be a Timekeeper. Now I’m in the land of post-grunge, low-rise jeans, baby doll tees, chunky boots…and risking my own existence in the process. Awesome. This is no ordinary trip. Just about anything can go wrong, and if I get found out, I’ll lose not only my home and school…but Braxton, too. Because there might not be enough forgiveness in the world for what I’ve done—and what I am about to do. Because the secrets are more terrible than I thought. The reality is even more horrifying. And I’ll do whatever it takes to find out the truth about Gray Wolf Academy, the strange billionaire who runs it, and not only why he’s so invested in traveling—or “Tripping”—through time, but what his real plans are. And time’s almost up. AmazonKU AB
STARSTRUCK WITH THE KRAMPUS (CLEARWATER MONSTERS BOOK THREE) by Zoe Ashwood
All I want for Christmas is…the man I can’t have. Gianna – Mr. Koch is my design company’s most important client, so I’ve been daydreaming about the handsome supernatural for months, held back by my boss’ rules. But now his contract with us is finished, and I want to make my move–only I’m not sure Mr. Koch is interested in me like that. What if he only sees me as a silly little human with a crush? Dominic – Staying away from Gianna has been the hardest thing I’ve ever done. I’ve invented every possible reason to have more meetings with her–just to be able to sniff her delicious scent. On Christmas Eve, she’ll be mine. I’ll finally tell her how I feel. Because this sexy little human has been having naughty thoughts about me, and I intend to fulfill every one of her fantasies. AmazonKU
DELIVERED TO MY ELVES (MAIL ORDER MATINGS BOOK 18) by Mazzy J March
My cousin found her mate on the Mail-Order Matings app, and after my office crush explodes into humiliation, I decide to give it a try. The first match that comes up, the pair that call to my polar bear, want someone to bear their children. They are gorgeous. A far cry from the elves in the Christmas books I used to read when I was little. These elves are lean, tall, and right out of a romantasy novel. Too bad they aren’t looking for love—only a baby mama. Being a mother and having a family is something I’ve always dreamed of. Besides, fated mates and true love and soul mates don’t really exist. So I’m going to take advantage of this opportunity. Mating with two hot elves, even if it’s only for babies, can’t be that bad, right? AmazonKU
HOWL (LOST MOON: UNRAVELLING MONSTERS UNIVERSE BOOK TWO) by Allegra Hall
Werewolf and practicing witch Bronte may be the chosen heir to her grandmother’s dynasty, but when she makes a split decision it threatens to alter the course of her future. Chasing pixies and a stolen relic into the human world leads her straight to Weston, a handsome and wealthy wolf shifter with questionable morals and a scent that calls to her like nothing else ever has before. With her inner wolf crying ‘mate,’ it’s impossible to deny the instant attraction between them. Pack alpha Weston has no intention of ever settling down, that is until he meets his fated mate. Bronte is perfect; beautiful, intelligent, powerful, and headstrong. However, they are from two different realms, are two different wolves — shifter and werewolf — and they both have ties and obligations they are expected to keep. Weston cannot abandon his pack, and Bronte is hiding something about the magical stone she needs to retrieve. There’s no doubting the lust and instinct-driven loyalty between them, but reconciling their two different lives seems impossible, and the question remains: Is this love, or has fate made the wrong choice? AmazonKU
ZINNIA: A SPICY MONSTER ROMANCE (FORTUNE RECORDS BOOK FOUR) by Sofia Rose
Rosie runs a successful café on the Human side of the city. When Finnegan the Orc, an executive at the Fortune Record label, drops by to drop something off Rosie is taken completely off kilter. Will Rosie listen to Finnegan’s crazy ideas for her business or will she stick with the comfortable life she’s created for herself? AmazonKU
THE LAST ONE by Rachel Howzell Hall
hrown into a desolate land of sickness and unnatural beasts, Kai wakes in the woods with no idea who she is or how she got there. All she knows is that if she cannot reach the Sea of Devour, even this hellscape will get worse. But when she sees the village blacksmith fight invaders with unspeakable skill, she decides to accept his offer of help. Too bad he’s as skilled at annoying her as he is at fighting. As she searches for answers, Kai only finds more questions, especially regarding the blacksmith who can ignite her body like a flame, then douse it with ice in the next breath. And no one is what—or who—they appear to be in the kingdom of Vinevridth, including the man whose secrets might be as deadly as the land itself.
THE PECULIAR GARDEN OF HARRIOT HUNT: A NOVEL by Chelsea Iversen
A lush, enchanting story of a woman who must use the magic of the fantastical plants that adorn her crumbling estate in Victorian London to thwart the dark plots of the men around her…Harriet Hunt is completely alone. Her father disappeared months ago, leaving her to wander the halls of Sunnyside house, dwelling on a past she’d rather keep buried. She doesn’t often venture beyond her front gate, instead relishing the feel of dirt under her fingernails and of soft moss beneath her feet. Consequently, she’s been deemed a little too peculiar for popular Victorian society. This solitary life suits her fine, though – because, in her garden, magic awaits. Harriet’s garden is special. It’s a wild place full of twisting ivy, vibrant plums, and a quiet power that buzzes like bees. Caring for this place, and keeping it from running rampant through the streets of her London suburb, is Harriet’s purpose. When suspicion for her father’s disappearance falls on her, she marries a seemingly charming man, the first to see past her peculiarities, in order to protect herself. It’s soon clear, however, that her new husband might be worse than her father and that she’s integral to a dark plot created by the men around her. To free herself and discover the truth, she must learn to channel the power of her strange, magical garden.
SISTER SNAKE: A NOVEL by Amanda Lee Koe
Sisterhood is difficult for Su and Emerald. Su leads a sheltered, moneyed life as the picture-perfect wife of a conservative politician in Singapore. Emerald is a nihilistic sugar baby in New York, living from whim to whim and using her charms to make ends meet. But they share a secret: once, they were snakes, basking under a full moon in Tang dynasty China. A thousand years later, their mysterious history is the only thing still binding them together. When Emerald experiences a violent encounter in Central Park and Su boards the next flight to New York, the two reach a tenuous reconciliation for the first time in decades. Su convinces Emerald to move to Singapore so she can keep an eye on her—but she soon begins to worry that Emerald’s irrepressible behavior will out them both, in a sparkling, affluent city where everything runs like clockwork and any deviation from the norm is automatically suspect.
UNDER LOCH AND KEY by Lana Ferguson
Keyanna “Key” MacKay is used to secrets. Raised by a single father who never divulged his past, it’s only after his death that she finds herself thrust into the world he’d always refused to speak of. With just a childhood bedtime story about a monster that saved her father’s life and the name of her estranged grandmother to go off of, Key has no idea what she’ll find in Scotland. But repeating her father’s mistakes and being rescued by a gorgeous, angry Scotsman—who thinks she’s an idiot—is definitely the last thing she expects. Lachlan Greer has his own secrets to keep, especially from the bonnie lass he pulls to safety from the slippery shore…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)
TO SHATTER THE NIGHT (MISTLANDS BOOK TWO) by Katherine Quinn
Some fear the darkness. It’s the place where horror hides, concealing its rank, sharp teeth and insatiable hunger. But there is no darkness more feared than that of the mist that’s overtaken the kingdom…and its brave—and ultimately doomed— soldiers. Except for Kiara Frey. She has nothing to fear from the night. Not anymore. Driven by the fury of her splintered heart, Kiara knows that the answers—and the only possible way to a future with Jude Maddox—begin with the realm’s most notorious thief, the Fox. Together, they hunt down the path to breaking Asidia’s dark curse, but in the shadows, something more horrifying than the mist lies in wait. Watching. Willing Kiara to find the game pieces set in place long ago. As Jude and Kiara are lured to a sacred temple—a shrine that is the home to both exquisite dreams and chilling nightmares—Kiara’s newfound powers flourish but her shadows threaten to consume her. Because here in these cursed lands, it’s not the darkness that destroys the soul…it’s love.
RESCUED BY THE MOTHMAN (MONSTER BOUNTY HUNTERS BOOK ONE) by Safia Nyx
Clarissa – When the huge winged Mothman appears in my house, my first instinct is to run and stay as far away from him as possible. But when my brother finally snaps, there’s only one hope of rescue. The monster that I can’t stop thinking about. Sable – I’m here to do a job. I swore I’d bring him in alive and not do anything reckless. But when he puts my mate in danger, I won’t be held responsible for what I do next. AmazonKU
HELL ON WHEELS (FAETAL ATTRACTION BOOK ONE) by Cassandra Featherstone
Speed is my vice of choice. The smell of sweat, the sound of a purring engine, the crash of bodies, the taste of adrenaline—I’m addicted to it whether on the boards or on the road. Being the captain of the Babe City Bombers was my escape from the pressures of being a Guardian. When my ex-best friend decides to join our team’s biggest rival, their hazing prank leads me to a pattern of similar beatings that bring all three of my worlds together. Before long, I end up in the sights of a shifter mafia, a psychotic team of derby girls gone wild, and a mysterious magic user pulling strings behind the scenes. And as if my life wasn’t spinning out already, a group of flaming hot guys—including my stepbrother Rebel—decide to jockey for pole position. On your mark… get set… Rogue. AmazonKU
CLAWS OF DEATH (WINGS OF INK BOOK THREE) by Angelina J Steffort
Myron is free, but freedom comes at steep cost. Back in Erina’s gilded prison, Ayna has one goal: escape. But with the King of Tavras holding her captive and her sister’s sacrifice keeping her from running, she’s forced to play a dangerous game. If she fails to outmaneuver Erina, she’ll never break free. But waiting for Myron to return might risk everything they’ve fought for. As long as Myron remains free, there’s still hope. While Ayna fights to stay strong, Myron is racing to save what’s left of his court. With the help of a fairy princess and an Askarean general, he prepares for the looming threat of Tavras, armed with magic-suppressing weapons. But Tavras isn’t the only enemy. The Flames still seek revenge, and without a powerful ally, Myron’s court is doomed. An ancient enemy might just be the ally he needs. AmazonKU
THE WOLF VS THE WARLOCK: HIDDEN CITY SUPERNATURAL SLEUTH by Lauretta Hignett
My natural optimism has taken a serious beating lately. I’ve been working my butt off, drafting a series of outreach programs to help the poor, lost supe kids of the Hidden City before they fall through the cracks in our society and end up in our Otherworld Child Protective system. There’s one thing I desperately need, and that’s funding. But there’s no money to be had. Nobody wants to invest in these kids; it’s enough to break your heart. The rejection letters are ruining my morning, and that’s before I slipped on the bloated corpse at my front door. Things take a turn when I’m summoned to a meeting with Mina, the matriarch of the Jupiter coven — my ex-boyfriend’s mom. Mina’s offering me exactly what I need. She’s got a job for me. One that I’m not sure if I want to do anymore. AmazonKU
A PETAL IN THE CROWN: BOOK THREE OF THE MAGIC OF WILDFLOWERS TRILOGY by Megan Shade
As Alaric vanishes in the midst of battle, leaving behind nothing but chaos and despair, Lea is consumed by sorrow over her devastating loss. But with the rebel army infected with the Lonely Death and Emma’s life hanging by a thread, there’s no time to grieve. With the survival of her people at stake, Lea attempts to fight against the unrelenting fire within her and battle her overwhelming wrath and anguish. Desperate, she clings to a glimmer of hope—the moonflower seeds. In the harrowing finale of the Magic of the Wildflowers Trilogy, Lea’s quest for vengeance and survival leads her to where the lines between light and shadows blur. To defeat Alaric and save those she loves most, Lea must become strong enough to not only overcome death, but become it. Only then will she be able to conquer the inferno raging inside her and restore peace and magic to her kingdom. AmazonKU
SLEIGH BELLS AND DRAGON SPELLS (WHISPERING PINES BOOK EIGHT) by Milly Taiden
Briar Rhee’s hoping Whispering Pines will be the perfect place to spread her witchy wings and embrace the winter season. What she doesn’t expect is to collide with six and half feet of brooding, muscular dragon shifter who sets her heart on fire. This hunky, grumpy dragon gives new meaning to grinch. Falkor Griffin likes his solitude just fine, thank you very much. But when a curvy, enchanting witch starts bringing warmth and laughter into his life, his inner dragon roars: Mine! Too bad his mother’s evil legacy threatens to freeze any chance at happiness. As a magical blizzard threatens their town, Briar and Falkor must work together to save Whispering Pines. Between battling dark spirits, dodging snowstorms, and trying to keep their hands off each other, they’ve got their work cut out for them. Good thing the town’s matchmaking witches and their shifter mates are ready to help with plenty of magical mischief! AmazonKU
THE WILD CLAIM by Elena Monroe
VS Note: From NOV 17.
Wild. A word that defines me, shapes me, and keeps me free. I’ve been called untamable, uncontrollable—an omega who refuses to bend. My heat may pull at me, demanding I submit, but my heart and spirit are mine alone. Kaor believed my wild nature was something to conquer. He thought he could break me, twist me into a weapon for his empire. But he underestimated the fire that burns inside me. Because while my instincts may weaken my body, they only fuel my will to fight.
And then there are the alphas—Draven, Axen, Stryke, and Zheros. I didn’t ask for their protection, didn’t seek their loyalty, and I certainly didn’t ask for the bonds that began to form between us. Yet, battle after battle, loss after loss, they’ve proven themselves. They’ve fought beside me, bled for me, and stood against the odds. We’ve made our stand in the heart of a sprawling, unforgiving urban jungle—where power is held in high towers, and danger lurks in every shadowed alley. The city is both our battlefield and our sanctuary. Amidst the concrete walls and neon lights, we’ve carved out a territory where our enemies can’t touch us. Together, we’ve brought down tyrants, shattered empires, and defied a world that says an omega should be anything but wild…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
COLD FOOT KING (WRECK’S MOUNTAINS BOOK ONE) by T S Joyce
Kingston Chase is buried underground in a shifter prison called Cold Foot. Little does he know, an unexpected ally is breaking into the prison to set some of the inmates free, including the woman who has consumed his mind since the day she was brought down to his cell and introduced into the secret program he is a part of. If the humans knew what was really going on in this shifter prison, it would be all over the news, and Damon Daye seems to want just that. Every shifter knows Damon is not the dragon to mess with, but if King plays nice for a little while, he can secure a free ticket into one of the most coveted Crews in the world. Too bad he doesn’t work well with others. Katrina could though, and he would give his ticket to her in a heartbeat if it meant she would forgive him for what happened between them. King has been living a solitary life for years now, and being thrown into a team is jarring to the massive silverback gorilla that dwells inside of him. If he can stay out of Cold Foot, he could tie up all the loose ends from his previous life, but inside the walls of that prison, there is something he cannot live without. Katrina is trapped in the consequences of her decisions…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
A HAVEN OF BRIMSTONE AND DARKNESS (MORTAL GODS BOOK FOUR) by Lucinda Dark and Lucy Smoke
Weapons are not born, they’re made. And a weapon, I have become. I am the scythe that will cleave the Gods’ traitorous heads from their not-so-Divine bodies. Forced to the dangerous Ortus Island and the very first Mortal Gods Academy, I know that time is running out for both me and the Darkhavens. If we can’t figure out what the Gods are planning and how to stop them, it’s no longer just our lives on the line. It’s the lives of every Mortal God in existence. In the world of the Gods, there is only one truth. Trust no one. Not even your blood. AmazonKU
LYCAN PRINCE’S TRUE MATE by Jennifer Eve
My mate rejected me, caged me—now I’m his greatest rival. Mira: An Omega slave bonded to an Alpha prince—it felt like a dream. One kiss, and I thought it was real. Until betrayal struck—he locked me in a cage and married another. I escaped, covered in tears and blood. Now, five years later, I play a dangerous game, and he’ll never see what’s coming…I’ve transformed from being shattered to unstoppable. Only one secret keeps us bound. A ‘secret’ that has his eyes… Griffin: Fated bond destroyed my family. I swore I would never let it destroy me too. So I chose royal power over her. Five years of cold ambition, haunted by regret. Until at a gala, I saw my business rival-A billionaire widow. Also that woman I rejected. With every twirl, she weaves a web of secrets I’ll never see coming. Wait…the boy staring at my eyes by her side…Could this little guy be the living proof of the night that shattered everything? Or what if the truth breaks me? AmazonKU
SEWN AND SCARRED (FATED CREATIONS TRILOGY BOOK THREE) by Samantha R Goode
Evaline Manor thought her need for vengeance was unmatched, but Vasier Vicor’s thirst for revenge puts her to shame. Holding onto hate for eight hundred years has made him cruel and unflinching when it comes to getting what he wants. And the next step is to get his hands on her. She’s on a mission to save her mate and leaves the safety of her kingdom to do so with one condition: do not deviate from the plan. But sometimes, the pursuit of love forces you to veer off course. After finding herself in the hands of a man who hates her and almost everyone else, she must do whatever she can to stop his evil plan from within the walls of his own castle, to protect everyone she loves. The Gods cursed her with a fate to end him, after all. All the while, Maddox Vicor is fighting to get back to her with the help of his friends and family as war with Vasier brews on the horizon. Even if Kovarrin refuses to believe that battle is impending, the heart of Rominia is beating out of its cage. AmazonKU AB
THE PRINCE’S WIFE (TALES OF TAVAMARA BOOK SIX) by Megan Derr
PURPLE SCALES AND COFFEE TALES: A SCALES & STEAM NOVELLA by Rhea Fox
JOY TO THE SQUIRREL (FATED MOUNTAIN LODGE) by Lauren Esker**********************************************************
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