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

‘AB’ denotes audiobook and the Amazon buy link.

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ALIEN PRINCE’S FATED MATE (VALTI FATED MATES BOOK  FOUR) by Elin Wyn

Niam – To destroy the temple, I’ll make a deal with a beast… never dreaming that in his arms, I’ll discover heaven. I’ve been a prisoner in the temple my entire life, my body used to maintain the ancient systems that control my people. But now I’m finally free, and I’m determined to bring the temple crashing down – no matter the cost. Tharon, the calculating Valti warrior prince, insists on helping me. As we race to find the key to the temple’s destruction, the searing attraction between us ignites into an all-consuming inferno. Tharon may be a brute, but when he touches me, I feel cherished for the first time. In his arms, I’m finding a reason to live… if we survive the battle ahead. Tharon – I’ve found the one woman in the world who can tame my Valti soul. To make her my queen, I’ll raze her enemies to ash. I won’t be prisoner to my Valti nature. I’ve gambled everything on keeping control. But when a fiery human female crosses my path, I know I’ve met my match. Niam is a prisoner of the temple, her body used and abused, but her spirit is unbreakable. I’ve never wanted anything as much as I crave to possess her, body and soul. I tell myself I’m only helping her to serve my own ends. But I’m beginning to wonder… who is the true prisoner in our dangerous game?      AmazonKU

HIS HUMAN LIBRARIAN (MONSTERS LOVE CURVY GIRLS BOOK 13) by Michele Mills

I’m a librarian who specializes in intergalactic antiquity, hired to restore the ancient tablets and print books of the Sandstone legacy. Now I’m on location in the wildlands of a remote planet called Tarvos. And my boss, the local satanic-looking rancher financing this new library, hates my guts. It irritates him that a human was chosen by the antiquities council to run this Hyrrokin project. It doesn’t help matters that I saw him naked that one time…And then there’s a terrifying earthquake in the cave where the tablets are sourced and we’re stuck together, trying to find a way out. I end up tending to his wounds. And this is when I learn that maybe my boss doesn’t hate me as much as I thought.   AmazonKU

GHAN-ZAHR (ALIEN BARBARIANS OF VANDRUK BOOK FOUR) by Bella Blair

Rachel: I’m an investigative reporter, not a damsel in distress. So when I’m kidnapped by an alien warrior—one who’s as dangerous as he is captivating—it’s hard to wrap my head around. One moment, I’m ready to interview Dr. Weidenhof about the wormhole that connects Earth to Vandruk. The next, I’m taken by Ghan-Zahr, a powerful Vandruk khadahr who came to Earth on a deadly mission: revenge.
I should despise him. He’s torn me from everything I know—my career, my family, my world. But Ghan-Zahr isn’t the ruthless monster I expected. As we travel across the wild, untamed lands of Vandruk, something unexpected happens. I start to understand his pain, his loss… and worse, I start to feel something for him. More than fear, more than fascination—it’s something deep, something dangerous.
As I start falling for him harder every day, one question tortures me: how can I sacrifice my life on Earth—my family—for a future with Ghan-Zahr? Is love enough to make me abandon everything I’ve ever known?
Ghan-Zahr: I came to Earth for vengeance. The humans destroyed my people with their wormhole, and I’ve sworn to make them pay. Dr. Weidenhof was my target. But then I saw her—Rachel. She wasn’t supposed to be part of the mission, yet I couldn’t leave her behind. She’s mine. She’s nothing like the other humans. She’s fierce, intelligent, and maddeningly stubborn. As we journey across Vandruk, I feel the bond between us growing. She’s my mate. But I can’t force…(more blurb on ebook seller’s platform)     AmazonKU

BETROTHED TO THE ALIEN MERCENARY (MONSTER MERCENARY MATES BOOK THREE) by Robin O’Connor

Evie – When a dying Xurtal princess makes me promise to save her planet, I have no choice but to take her place. Me, a human girl, pretending to be an alien royal. To survive the assassination attempts, I need a bodyguard. Enter Aramon: cocky, infuriating, and scorchingly hot. He has to pretend to be my mate to protect me. A fake fiancé for a fake princess. What could possibly go wrong? But the way he looks at me feels anything but fake. And if he discovers my secrets, I’ll lose more than my mission—I might lose him too. Aramon – Playing bodyguard to a spoiled princess? Not my dream job. But the second I meet Evadne, everything changes. She’s my perfect match, even if this is all supposed to be an act. I’ve sworn to protect her, and it’s more than duty now. It’s instinct. The deeper we go into this dangerous game, the harder it is to let her go. She may not trust me, but I’ll prove one thing: this princess is mine, no matter what galaxy-shattering secrets she’s hiding.   AmazonKU

SELECTED BY THE DRAGON ALIEN (ZARUX DRAGON BRIDES BOOK ONE) by Ella Blake

VS Note: I love Ella Blake. I love her books. The complete cover of this one was a little too hot for my PG13+ blog so I’m giving you a partial view. Full cover on bookseller’s page. Still fanning myself!

Turi is destined to be given to a bondmate she’s never met. Life in Settlement 112-1 is hard enough without forced matings, but when an abduction goes awry, she’s brought to live in the fortress of the overseer who rules her settlement. There, she discovers that he’s not only capable of kindness, but he’s as much a prisoner as she is. As Turi falls for the powerful zaruxian male, she uncovers dark secrets about her people’s past and the true nature of the Axis—the entity that controls their world. But can she convince her people that everything they believe is a lie?
Ellion has been the overseer of the terian settlements for centuries, but he remembers nothing before taking the role. When he saves a compassionate female from raiders, his carefully structured world begins to crack. As his feelings for her grow and forgotten memories surface, he realizes he has a choice to make: continue serving the Axis as their puppet, or fight for the female he loves. But would choosing love mean losing his mind to the Axis once again?     AmazonKU

THE ALPHA (TIME MASTERS BOOK SIX) by Geralyn Beauchamp

Melvale Lohrinthian Olwen, Time Keeper for the Time Masters, must learn to merge with the Alpha rising up inside him and unite the races of the known lands against an ancient enemy that could kill them all! There’s just one problem. Okay, maybe three. Melvale hasn’t a clue as to what he’s doing! He’s stumbled across his fated mate. He should be estatic! But unlike his fellow Muirarans, he must woo and win her the old fashioned human way. She is not bound to him by the pain of bonding. She can reject him and walk away. For someone who prides himself on knowing everything there is to know about a subject, he’s falling woefully short on this one! He’s awkward, shy at times, and the complete opposite of his Alpha side. Can he win the woman he’s been waiting for all his life, or will he lose her to her own insecurities, or worse, one of the evils that hunts them? Pari Mae Linder wasn’t looking for trouble, but found plenty, and..(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)   AmazonKU

EMISSARY PRINCE (THE AMBASSADOR BOOK THREE) by C J Dragon

VS Note: MM SFR. River, the MMC is an interstellar ambassador.

You would think that trying to manage his recent trauma, a break-up and reunification with Prince Eris, and the Guardian Sebastien trying to kill him, becoming a Prince would be easy. That would be a ‘no’. Yes, he and Eris were now equal, which made their relationship easier. But River isn’t used to being served by others and has difficulty adjusting to what being a Prince means on Drakonis. And there’s still Sebastien to deal with. Another assignment turns into a confrontation with a new Guardian, and the terror facing him brings, along with Amity wishing him gone. Will River finally be rid of Sebastien? Can Amity accept him as their Prince?

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RESCUED BY THE ALIEN GUARDIAN (CELESTIAL MATES CHRONICLES BOOK 19) by N R Star

Being taken by Rogue Aliens wasn’t what I expected… That is until he saved me. I don’t know what I was thinking when I went out by myself.
I should have known that something bad would come from it, but I didn’t want to think about it. But a single moment would forever change me, and I don’t think I was prepared for it. Zak, the handsome alien warrior who came to my rescue and ended up saying now I’m his and he is not going to let me go. I wasn’t sure how to handle the fact that I would be his, but I also knew that I didn’t want to let go. Every part of me is on edge, ready for what is going to come next. But before I knew it…I was falling in love with him.     AmazonKU

PARASOCIAL (PARADICE DUOLOGY BOOK ONE) by Rune Hunt

Kouvr’s rise to fame as a game streamer was fast and thrilling—until she took a much-needed break from the spotlight. But when she’s invited to try out ParaDise, the most anticipated virtual reality game of the year, she can’t resist jumping back in. The invitation comes from the developers themselves, a group of four men who seem too good to be true. But something feels off. As Kouvr delves deeper into ParaDise, she begins to suspect that the men she’s interacting with may not be who they claim to be. What starts as an exciting opportunity soon turns into a game of twisted intentions, blurred realities, and disturbing secrets. ParaSocial is a “why choose” romance where Kouvr doesn’t have to pick just one of her men. She can have them all. But at what cost?   AmazonKU

SNOWED IN WITH THE ALIEN TENTACLE MONSTER by Silvana Falcon

VS Note: MM SFR.

Logan’s perfect Christmas plan? Isolation in his remote cabin, far from holiday memories that cut too deep. But fate—and a crashed spaceship—have something else in store. Enter Valen: a gorgeous alien prince with glowing skin, very versatile tentacles, and an overpowering need to make Logan his mate. Permanently. Trapped together in a snowbound cabin, their scorching attraction melts away cultural barriers—and Logan’s carefully constructed walls. But as much as Logan yearns to give in to this new connection, he has to wonder what will happen when Valen’s family arrives to claim him back.     AmazonKU

READY FOR HER ALIEN HUSBAND by Marian Pattechat

Trixie’s dream has come true: she has been identified as the fated mate of a Gaenthian. He’s handsome, buff, winged, and horned. It’s just what she’s been fantasizing about ever since his warrior race came to Earth’s assistance two years ago. The trip to her new home on a space station can’t end soon enough; she’s more than ready to meet her alien husband. Sure, some things give her cause for concern, like their significant size difference. But everything should end with a HEA. Her massive collection of sci-fi romance novels says so. Vrixiel can’t wait to hold his Goddess-chosen female in his arms. The petite Terran with hair as pink as his home planet’s sky is all he could wish for, judging by the holographic file he has on Lady Trixie. He has no doubt she will be impressed with his many medals and the home he has furnished for her. However, will that be enough when his hard-kept secret comes to light? Or will she put an end to their marriage before it has even begun?   AmazonKU

SCALES OF TIME by Viola Grace

Kris missed her friend when they parted ways, but continuing to work with the merchant they had been contracted to is still fun. Controlling the blazing heat that she emits under duress is also awkward, but she manages. Her boss has provided her with a series of items to make her life easier. Now that they are on the merchant’s homeworld, Kris finds out that her allergies are threatening her life, as about seventy-five percent of the foods are out to kill her. She is careful, but as none of the locals are allergic to anything, they don’t take her situation seriously. A sudden trip to medical care results in scans that let the local Hmrain know she isn’t just a visitor. Overseer genetics are in her body, and they just need a little something to get them started. Essan flexes his wings and looks at the alien, making a decision that will change his life and hers. For eons.

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GIFTED TO THE ALIEN PRINCE (A NOVA BRIDES HOLIDAY ROMANCE) by Thea Dane

Isa – Running my bookstore in a cozy little corner of the Arcturus Galaxy was supposed to be my escape. Everything changed when the Wanderstar Fleet made me participate in a winter holiday gift exchange with Thadron, an alien prince. He’s colder than a winter chill in a rom-com, but my attraction to him runs hot. Thadron – As a Glaciarian prince, my dutie and painful past turned my heart as icy as my homeland. I almost gave up…until Isa came into my world. She can be a little too bubbly, but for the first time in years, the edges of my heart begin to thaw. I dare to think she could be my mate, but a threat within the kingdom could pull us apart forever.     AmazonKU

AN ALIEN ASSASSIN FOR APRIL (ALIEN ABDUCTION OF THE MONTH) by Linda Moonhill

An Unexpected Detour…Ready to venture to the stars, April Hoshiko Moore, a brilliant astronomer, is excited to finally journey into space herself. But when she’s abducted by alien slavers, April’s life takes an unexpected turn for the worse. Stranded on a hostile alien world, April soon realizes her utopian ideal of the universe was all wrong. The galaxy is full of vile, evil monsters who want to use and abuse her in the worst ways. An Unexpected Hero…Enter Khal-Jaek, a red-skinned assassin with obsidian horns and a reputation for being as deadly as he is alluring. His mission: rescue the human female and deliver her safely to her new home. But from the moment he meets her, April finds ways to get under his skin and begins needling her way into his heart. An Unexpected Romance…Khal-Jaek has vowed never to get too close to others…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

SNOWED IN WITH THE ALIEN PILOT (WARRIORS OF THE LATHAR) by Mina Carter

She doesn’t trust him, but denying her feelings may be her biggest mistake. General Evelyn Allen thrives on control and thrives even more when keeping arrogant aliens like Sub-Commander Rhade K’Vass at bay. But when a deadly storm traps them together, the fight she’s prepared for shifts into a battle against her own emotions. The ice between them begins to thaw, but can she afford to let him into her world—or her heart? He thought she was untouchable, but she’s the only mission that matters. Sub-Commander Rhade K’Vass knows what it’s like to be underestimated, but Evelyn Allen’s rejection cuts deeper than any enemy fire. When a dangerous storm traps them in isolation, he sees a chance to prove he’s more than the enemy she expects—and more than the pilot she dismisses. But every step closer to her reveals a side of himself he’s spent a lifetime hiding. If they can’t bridge the gap between trust and passion, the storm will leave more than just their hearts in ruins.       Amazon     Apple Books

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VS: My holiday fantasy romance, a Cinderella retelling with the castle’s cook in love with a  man who must marry a noblewoman…

WINTER SOLSTICE DREAM  byVeronica Scott

Torn from her home in the Dales as a child, Nadelma has made a place for herself as the head cook in the Witch Queen of Azrimar’s castle. She stays in the background of the busy court and uses her gentle magic gifts sparingly to help others. More or less content, she’s made peace with the hard facts of her life. Romance, marriage, a family – all beyond her dreams any longer.

Then Halvor, an ambitious Dales lord rides into the city, bringing his mercenaries to serve the king, with the promise of a rich reward, including a title and an estate. The only catch? He has to marry a highborn Azrimaran noblewoman to seal the treaty.

Fate conspires to throw Nadelma and Halvor into each other’s company and the connection is instant and deep but both resist the attraction. She knows she can never have him for herself. He must fulfill the treaty to secure a safe place for his people to live, since their holding in the Dales was destroyed by the black magic of the Shadow. Marriage to a noble damsel of the king’s choice is his fate. Until he met Nadelma he thought his heart was frozen by the loss of all he cared for, back in the Dales. Now he knows better but his people must come first. The situation is hopeless…or is it? For the king declares the city will celebrate Winter Solstice and hold a ball, where wishes and dreams just might come true.

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WOLF ALLIANCE (HIGHLAND WOLVES OF OLD BOOK TWO) by Terry Spear

Erik is much more at risk of marrying another woman, but trouble roars to the front as an aggressive wolf takes drastic action to make Accalia his own. Erik requires an alliance with her father to keep the antagonist at bay. With such high stakes, are the couple fated to mate, or will they be torn apart forever?

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SASHA (DRAGON ISLES BOOK FOUR) by Shelly Munro

VS Note: From NOV 24.

Sasha, The Lionhearted, is the youngest child and only daughter of one of the main Perfume Isle clans. After Sasha rejects every marriage candidate presented to her, her frustrated parents organize a betrothal to Bruceous, The Businessman. He’s much older, and yuck! Worst contender ever. The notion of living with this bum-pinching, leering dragonman appalls Sasha. Furious, she leaves to visit her best friend and never arrives. Her routine flight becomes an adventure when she breaks through the protective barrier surrounding the Dragon Isles. Now, she’s trapped on the mainland where humans supposedly persecute dragons.
Maxwell Lombardy is drowning under commitment. After his parents’ sudden death, he’s responsible for his much younger brother. Max’s grandparents have started legal proceedings to gain custody of his brother, and his busy job leaves him with limited time. The nanny option isn’t working either until he meets the gorgeous and mysterious Sasha.
Sasha needs a job and accommodation, and Max requires a fake fiancée to present to his grandparents and the court. Problems sorted, except for one slight difficulty. Sparks fly between the pair. Maxwell becomes as enamored as his brother, but his sexy fiancée harbors secrets, and when he discovers what they are—let’s say they have the potential to blast his house of cards apart with the force of dragon fire.

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BAD BLOOD (THIRTEEN CROWNS BOOK ONE) by Jenna Wolfhart

To Selene, duty is everything. She is the last of her kind, a royal descendent of the original generation of vampires. And as the final Titan queen to rule the kingdom of Troy, she is the only one standing between her people and the cruelty of Zeus. When her enemies—the twelve Olympian vampire monarchs—summon her to participate in their annual blood ceremony on a remote island, she has no choice but to attend. It’s a requirement in the treaty. But one by one, the Olympians start to show up dead. It seems a monarch has broken the pact of peace and is trying to take out all the others, including Selene. And when she tries to escape the island, she finds all the boats have been destroyed. She’s trapped. Worse, dark desires stir in her heart for the one king she knows wants her dead. Ares, bloodthirsty for war, tried to kill her months before. And even now, his touch feels like the heat of battle—or something more. Before she loses her life, her kingdom, and her heart, Selene must do whatever it takes to win this vicious game—even if it means destroying every single monarch on the island, including Ares.   AmazonKU

SANTA HAS TENTACLES by M A Innes

“Santa has…tentacles.” Colby knows asking Santa for someone to date isn’t the best idea…especially when he’s at his work party. But he also knows that a lack of impulse control makes life more fun and can pay off in the end when he ends up on a date with the sweetest helper Santa he’s ever met. When Santa comes with more tentacles than presents, the company Christmas party will never be the same and two adorable cuties might just fall in love.     AmazonKU

KRINGLE AND THE KRAKEN by Vinni George

For Kris Kringle, Christmas is a curse. His family owns and operates a Christmas tree farm and Santa’s workshop experience, but despite his name, Kris is anything but jolly about the holidays. He would much rather spend his time making ships in bottles or researching sea monsters for the nautical mythology course he teaches, sea monsters like the mighty kraken…Levi Shoal moved to Lifeboat, Maine, to escape the pressures of his family. He didn’t plan to befriend a slightly grumpy, flannel-wearing human—who doesn’t know Levi is a kraken or that they live in an oceanic ley line haven town surrounded by sea monsters. Now Levi is stuck keeping secrets he shouldn’t have to from the man he’s falling head over tentacles for. When Lifeboat’s ley line magic is threatened and the town is attacked, Levi and Kris must work together to keep the town safe while both the humans and sea monsters get ready to celebrate the winter holidays. But can their new relationship withstand the threat and the secrets that must be revealed to fix the ley line magic?     AmazonKU

A SPARK IN THE SHADOWS (LIGHT AND SHADOWS BOOK ONE) by G L Preston

Olwyn has spent her life hidden away, kept from the world by her parents, who told her she was special—a dangerous weapon, a pawn in a witches prophecy. When she’s ripped from her sheltered life and forced to marry Altair, the ruthless vampire king, she’s thrust into a world she didn’t know existed. Altair is haunted by a dark past and driven by a desperate need to protect his kingdom. His marriage to Olwyn is meant to keep her safe, to shield her from the power that others would kill to control. But when her dormant magic begins to awaken—powerful and volatile—Altair realises he may have taken on more than he bargained for. Thrown into a world of political intrigue and danger, Olwyn must confront the truth about her heritage and the powerful magic that lies dormant within her. As she fights to control the power she never wanted, she finds herself caught between three powerful men: her enigmatic husband, Altair, her personal guard, Iolas, who would throw away his loyalty for her, and the terrifying king Casius. But as tensions rise between the vampire and human realms, Olwyn’s power may be the key to either saving or destroying everything. With enemies closing in from all sides, and her heart torn between desire and duty, Olwyn must decide who she can trust—before her choices ignite a war that could consume the entire kingdom. Will Olwyn become the queen she was meant to be, or a pawn in a game of monsters?     AmazonKU

TAKEN BY THE TWINS (SOMBRA DEMONS BOOK SEVEN) by Sarah Spade

After another Christmas alone, I was preparing for a New Year’s Eve party when I got the text that changed my life. Next thing I know, I’m bursting in on my old bandmate—and former friend—only to discover her apartment is empty. Well, empty-ish. Because, as nosy as ever, I snooped a little… and that’s when I found the old book that I’ve been dreaming about since I was a teen. I don’t really know why I’m so drawn to it, or how the hell Sierra got her hands on it, but I can’t help myself. I flip it open and start reading a random page, and that’s when they appeared. Identical. Huge everywhere, and I’m not just talking about their horns, either. Made of shadows and with eyes glowing brighter than Times Square, they each grab one of my hands and away we go. Where? Turns out they’re from this immortal demon realm where they’ve spent more than a thousand years waiting for the one woman meant for them alone: me. (more blurb on ebook seller’s page)   AmazonKU

WOLF LEGACY (KEEPERS OF EXCALIBUR BOOK THREE) by Tamar Sloan

For love, they’ll have to defy fate itself. Because a supernatural war of epic proportions has been unleashed. As Elara and Kade confront enemies more powerful than they ever imagined, they must also grapple with a prophecy that demands the ultimate sacrifice. One where the power of Excalibur must be unleashed. With the fate of their kind hanging in the balance, Kade must face the consequences of his past, while Elara’s about to learn what the prophecy will demand of her. Despite the odds stacked against them, they cling to the promise of a future together, even as darkness threatens to consume every fragile hope they harbor. As the final battle looms, love will be tested, prophecies will be fulfilled, and the true power of fated mates will be revealed.     AmazonKU

HELLFIRE AND TINSEL by A M Rose

VS Note: MM PNR.

If Beau were to write a letter to Santa he’d ask for a friend. Instead he writes to Satan and summons a demon.     AmazonKU

MY KARMIC DESTINY: KARMA DUET PART TWO (GODS ARE HIRING BOOK THREE) by Yve Vale

VS Note: Why choose.

Karmic destiny sometimes means not having to choose…In part two of the Karma Duet, Tessa believes she’s won her happy ever after. But does her karmic destiny have more in store for her? Continue Tessa’s story and follow her into an alternate universe where she doesn’t have to choose just one.     AmazonKU

WINNING THE CHRISTMAS PRINCE’S HEART by Olivia Boothe

Alva Brightwinter is the North Pole’s fiercest and most accomplished head elf. Dedicated, efficient, and utterly unshakable, she’s spent her life ensuring Christmas runs like a well-oiled sleigh. Falling for a rakish prince? Not on her to-do list. But when magic falters and an ancient evil rises, Alva is forced to team up with Nicholas Claus, the charming, reckless heir to Santa’s mantle. Unfortunately for her, the scoundrel prince is more of a royal pain in her Cinna-bum than he is royalty—and he’s about to test not only her patience but also her carefully guarded heart. Nicholas Claus has spent years dodging responsibility—and the weight of his father’s expectations. But when the Frost Queen threatens to plunge the North Pole into eternal darkness, the reluctant prince knows it’s time to prove he’s more than the realm’s most eligible bachelor. The only problem? His best hope of saving Christmas rests in working with Alva Brightwinter, the headstrong elf who’s immune to his legendary charm and would rather face a blizzard than his antics. What starts as a reluctant alliance ignites into a fiery connection neither can deny. With the solstice fast approaching and the Frost Queen’s power growing, Nick and Alva must confront their fears, their pasts, and their undeniable bond. Because saving Christmas will take more than sugar plums and candy canes. It will require the ultimate sacrifice, their hearts.     AmazonKU

A SHARD OF ICE (THE LOST KINGS BOOK THREE) by Charlene Hartnady

One snowflake changed everything. Now, I can’t trust anyone or anything ever again, least of all myself. I thought I was a great judge of character, turns out I’m not. Not even close! I watch in awe as the delicate ice crystal dances through the air before landing on his face, where it melts in an instant. Snow in the desert. Who could have conceived such a thing? Before the shimmering drop can even run down his jaw, he changes before my eyes, and everything I knew to be true changes with him. Taylor became my best friend when I was captured three long years ago. Now, I find out that he isn’t my friend at all but rather my sworn enemy. A fae! He claims he didn’t know. That he was just as much in the dark as I was. That a spell had been cast over him to make him forget who he was. I don’t believe him. I don’t think I’ll trust anything he has to say again. We escape the salt mines and if we are to stay out of the clutches of our captors, we will need to work together as a team. Me, work with a fae? Laughable. And yet, here we are. As soon as I am able, I will leave. I never want to see him again. I hate him! Loathe might be too tame a word. I am also suddenly drawn to him in a way that is just plain wrong. I’m attracted to my once-best friend, now very much my enemy. As hard as I try, I can’t resist the twisted pull. I would leave right now if I could, but I can’t. My very life depends on it.   AmazonKU

EMBERS OF ETERNITY (THE CASSIDY CHRONICLES by Adam Geffen

VS Note: FF Fantasy

Kalili Keoka thought she’d left the world of cosmic battles and celestial betrayals far behind. But when an unholy alliance of angels and demons erupts onto the scene, old friends Dakota Chase and McKenna Cross are dragged back into the chaos alongside Kalili and her partner Faith—a former angel who’s no stranger to the treacherous games of the immortal realm. Dakota and McKenna, seasoned thieves with a knack for survival, quickly realize that the stakes have never been higher. Valaferion, a ruthless Duke of Hell, and his allies—an archangel, an archdemon, and a deadly principality—are bent on shifting the balance of power forever, and Kalili’s at the center of their plan. As the four friends plunge into battles against impossible odds, they’ll need every skill, every weapon, and every bond of loyalty to survive the onslaught.From gritty city streets to the fiery depths of Hell, their journey is one of relentless action, dangerous secrets, and unwavering friendships. As the final showdown looms, Kalili knows that courage may not be enough to save them—and the price of victory could be far greater than any of them are prepared to pay.

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REAP THE NIGHT (ORDER OF HELSING BOOK THREE) by Debbie Cassidy

Once the vampire king stakes his claim, there’s no escape. I thought I could save Ezekiel, but I was wrong. It isn’t me he needs.  Ariella, the woman gifted to him by the House of Spirit, is the key to breaking his curse. I need to step aside to allow the mystical forces that bind them to get to work. It’s time to leave Branwood Castle for good. As I dive back into my role as head of Chapter and my work on the missing people case, my friendship with Kaster Black begins to bloom into something more. And just when I believe that I’m healing from losing my place at Ezekiel’s side, I’m proven wrong. The vampire king may have allowed me to leave, but he will never let me go.     AmazonKU

HAVING THE TIME OF MY MIDLIFE: GOOD TO THE LAST DEATH BOOK 12 by Robyn Peterman

Just when I think everything is calming down, it ramps back up to eleven. On what should be one of the happiest and most romantic days of my life, the unthinkable happens. The ghosts I’d so kindly guided into the Light showed up on my front porch, including my dead husband. Something or someone is messing with the balance and if it’s not remedied, the Darkness will destroy the world. I really don’t have time for that crap. With the love of my Immortal life and my batsh*t crazy friends by my side, I’ll take on the Higher Power and show It a thing or two; like what true faith means. No one is going to play life and death games with me. If they do… they’ll lose. Wish me luck, because this time next week, I plan to be having the time of my midlife.   AmazonKU

MR AND MRS CLAUS (TUFFY CLAUS BOOK THREE) by Linda Mooney

Not every letter Santa gets is a wish list for toys…Babs has been adjusting well to life at the North Pole these past couple years. She loves the missions she and her husband Dominik go on to save the children, to where she doesn’t really miss her old life at all. Although elfin magic has taken some getting used to, it does make things a lot more, shall we say, convenient? Especially when hard cases turn up, and they have to rely on help from their friends at Santa Central. This year, however, they may have found their toughest case yet. When Santa receives a letter about a child who’s been kidnapped by his mother, Dom and Babs investigate further, and they soon learn there’s a problem going on involving more than just one missing child. Dom always said he wouldn’t kill anyone, but this case may call for more violent measures. They soon realize it will take more than a sledgehammer and a baseball bat to bust up a drug ring that may be trafficking more than dope.

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HELL OF A PRESENT (SEVEN ROYAL SINS BOOK TWO) by B P Gilmore

VS Note: MM PNR.

Buzby loves Yule… for all the wrong reasons. He’s looking forward to spending time in a lavish mountain town, but a wayward curse and snowed-in cabin force him to confront mistakes he never intended to. Fortunately, his ex has the survival skills to get them through it, if he could stop living in the past. Freyr can’t wait to enjoy the holiday season alone relishing the spirit of Yule—even without his powers. But he never expected a self-absorbed demon to crash his getaway. Now Freyr intends to get the infamous Prince of Gluttony out of his system… All while keeping his secret hidden. Freyr might be hot and cold, but Buzby intends to give him the gift of a lifetime, and it’s one hell of a present.

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RAGE IN WONDERLAND (BEYOND WONDERLAND BOOK TWO) by Tabitha Corvin

If you make a deal with evil, be prepared for the consequences. When a metal dragon kidnaps Alice, Hatter gathers the troops and charges off to rescue her. If only things were so uncomplicated. In the Ivory Kingdom, they find upheaval of the worst kind and all heading to civil war spearheaded by a man known as the Bandersnatch. Turmoil and the terror of fighting against a giant wolf, the Bandersnatch is bad enough, but when the Ivory Queen’s secrets are exposed, Hatter and Alice face off in a battle of wills and points of view. How can Alice trust a woman who deceived them? Why can’t Hatter see the bigger picture? If they don’t reconcile their differences, more could be at risk than the Ivory Kingdom. More questions than answers bombard them in their quest for truth and freedom for all. Who is stealing children? What dark secret overshadows the Ivory Kingdom? Can they avoid the Bandersnatch’s clutches? And most important of all, who can they trust?   AmazonKU

REJECTED BY THE ALPHA (SPARKLE HOLLOW WOLVES BOOK SIX) by Lyra Atlas

I’m offered as a forced bride…to the Alpha who rejected me. I’m used to psychological abuse. I’m the lowest of the pack, the outcast. What I didn’t expect is that my family would sell me off to an Alpha. What I didn’t expect either is that my new husband is the one who once broke my heart…I once loved him and thought he was my fated mate. But then he told me he didn’t want me and left me callously. I endured my miserable life, conditioned to serve other people’s needs.And now he’s back, forcing me to marry him, taking me from one prison to another. I’m supposed to live with his violent pack and his dark past. His house has only one bed, and I try not to feel his body warmth. But I can’t protect my vulnerable body from his cruel, cold touch. I can’t guard my unwilling heart from his crushing, icy tongue. Will the Alpha break me once and for all this time?     AmazonKU

RITUAL OF THE BONES (APPRENTICE OF ANUBIS BOOK 15) by Laura Greenwood

There are consequences for what Ani discovered beneath Paris…Ritual Of The Bones is book 15 in the Apprentice Of Anubis, an urban fantasy series based on Egyptian mythology and featuring an established couple, a jackal familiar, and the duties of an embalmer. If you love Egyptian mythology, alternative versions of the modern day, temple politics, slow-burn workplace romance, and a world where the gods are real, then start the Apprentice Of Anubis series today with Apprentice Of The Dead.

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SANTA’S WISH: MM VAMPIRE ROMANCE (WIERD AF VAMPIRES) by Edie Montreaux

I love my job, really, but lately it’s been … boring. The most interesting thing to happen in months is when a college student days from graduation marches into the bar to fix his virgin problem. I turn him away, of course. I don’t do virgins or other vampires. Those are my rules. Then, his friends ditch him without a phone or wallet and leave him at the mercy of the club’s vampires. I don’t know why I step up, but I can’t leave him there. I’m known for taking in strays, and that’s all he is. Or is he? Beneath Boz’s snarky exterior is a sweet and sensitive man. I never expected someone like him to turn my head, but he’s the closest I’ve come to my wish for a happy relationship since I became a vampire. I’m not the only vampire interested in Boz, though. The empress wants to hire him (permanently, if you know what I mean), but some of her employees have other ideas. To get my greatest desire, I risk blowing my cover to the most dangerous vampire in the world.   AmazonKU

BLOOD MOSAIC (FIREBIRD AND THE WOLF BOOK ONE) by Elizabeth Hunter

A ruthless fire vampire. An unsuspecting human. A bargain that will cost them everything. Tatyana Vorona has no idea that she just made a deal with a vampire. When the naïve human bookkeeper offers to help locate embezzled funds for a wealthy CEO, she doesn’t realize she’s being set up as bait. Oleg Sokolov is a fire vampire as ancient as he is vicious. It’s bad enough that his daughter stole money from him, but now she’s sought refuge with one of his bitter rivals. He wants her back under his control, and he doesn’t mind using Tatyana to draw her out.  But as Oleg spends more time with Tatyana, he begins to want her for more than just revenge. When Tatyana is attacked, Oleg is forced to reveal his true nature to save her. Can he convince her to stay in his bloody world when he’s the reason she’s in danger?  NOTE: Not yet on Apple Books and Kobo the day I checked.     Amazon

BLOOD OF THE SIRENS by Raven Storm

Mermaids don’t exist, but Mermen do. A horde of them have descended upon her small beach town in North Carolina looking for eligible female breeders. And they don’t want mates; only vessels to breed their young. Unfortunately for her, Jesse’s been targeted as prime baby-making material. Too bad she doesn’t know that ahead of time when she finds a half-naked man caught in a fishing net during her evening kayaking ritual on the North Carolina inter-coastal waterway. Jesse untangles more than she bargains for, including angry mer clans, warring factions, a vengeful sea witch, a choice made centuries ago, and more about herself than she ever bargained for.

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LUCKY WATERS (ENCHANTED WATERS MYSTERY BOOK EIGHT) by Jenna St James

As the Bermuda Triangle gears up for its legendary St. Paddy’s Day celebration, the last thing Isla and her best friend Kyra expect is to stumble upon a murder. But when they find Kyra’s aunt standing over a dead body, the festive atmosphere comes to an abrupt halt. To make matters worse, the victim and Kyra’s aunt have been seen fighting in public on more than one occasion. Kyra is adamant her aunt is innocent, but with mounting evidence against her, it doesn’t look good. With the help of Jace and Glo, Isla must carefully sift through the clues and follow where they take her–no matter the outcome. Can Isla and Jace solve the mystery before their luck runs out?     AmazonKU

FANG GIRL (TRICK OR TREAT MONSTERS) by Cali Mann

VS Note: It was brought to my attention that this got an incomplete listing in the NR Report for that week (from OCT 29) through an oversight on my part. So in fairness I’m listing it again with the full blurb and cover.

Ari Jones has mastered living with her unwanted ability to see ghosts—until her high school crush Victor takes the stage with his chart-topping band. One kiss in the spotlight changes everything. For the first time, the ghosts fall silent—is it Victor?. As their worlds collide, Ari must decide if silencing her ghosts is worth the risk of stepping into Victor’s shadows. Sometimes the greatest love stories happen between two cursed souls who make each other whole. Perfect for fans of paranormal romance who love a fresh twist on vampire fiction with a rock star edge. If you love new adult, psychics, fated mates, and second chances, you’ll love this steamy take on romance.     AmazonKU

IMPERFECT BONDS: KOLTON’S STORY (HELLHOUND COLLAR SERIES BOOK FIVE) by Lisa Oliver

Hellhound Kolton was having a rough couple of months. After the person he thought was his mate died in hospital, Kolton didn’t know which way was up, or what he was meant to do next. So finding out from Lord Hades that his collar box, the one mate indicator that hellhounds could rely on, had been opened in his absence, was a huge shock. While he was inclined to just zap his box back to its hiding place and worry about it later, Lord Hades was adamant it was up to him to track down the person who would be his mate forever. Is my mate a thief, or does he just have really expensive tastes? Doctor Simon Teeg had been going through hell for the past month, watching the man he knew was his mate care for another terminally ill patient. When the young man dies, and the mate disappears from the hospital, all Simon is left with is a box with a fancy – and very big – collar inside. It certainly wasn’t a situation Simon could ever claim to have been in before…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)

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VALKA: DARK ORCS OF HELFALLOW by Sandra R Neeley

When the word no is not an option…Had Delia known that the cold, blustery shore she’d convinced the other captive women to try to reach was Helfallow, home of the Orcs, she might have made a different choice. But it was far too late for that now. They’d all survived, just as she’d promised they would. It remained to be seen if that was a good thing or not. Being auctioned off to the highest bidder cast a shadow over any chance of things turning out well for them, having traded one forced servitude for another. But Delia still stood strong, the face of courage as each of the women was carried off by the huge, primitive savages that bartered for them. She even made the effort to speak of the traits of each individual woman as the Orcs considered which would best serve their needs, doing all she could to make sure the males knew what to expect from them. She remained confident and stoic, until there was no woman left but her. Being older and more mature than the others, she honestly didn’t expect to be of interest to anyone and had no indication of the future that might await her. Until Valka appeared, lazily swinging his battle-axe overhead, taunting the others to try to take her from him. She watched as the other males stepped back, avoiding him, letting her know that he was more dangerous than they, more brutal. In retrospect, maybe she shouldn’t have denied his first demand. Because it seems that now she belongs to Valka, and he most certainly is not used to being told no.   AmazonKU

CHRISTMAS IN TANGLES (CHRISTMAS FAIRY TALES) by Lexi Ostrow

Margot has only known life inside the palace grounds for as long as she can remember. She loved her parents but wanted to see the world outside the castle walls, to do more than sit and look out her window and sing to hide her frustrations. She was a princess without freedom—a bird in a gilded cage. Richard enjoyed his freedom as second-in-line for the throne, but didn’t mind stepping up to help his brother when needed. Thanks to his brother’s mistakes, accepting a business trip to another kingdom over the holidays seemed the perfect way to avoid all the royal drama brewing in his small country. When Richard stumbles under Margot’s window while she sings, he’s captivated with her, even at the expense of the business deal. Margot finds herself unable to ignore her attraction to the visiting prince, going so far as to convince him to help her escape for a single night. An escape that would change everything. One trapped princess. One questionable prince. And one escape to make the season bright make for a very entertaining Christmas.     AmazonKU

MOONGLOW AND MISTLETOE by Various

VS Note: These are NOT new, but re-releases of older stories. 

When winter comes and the nights are long, a reader’s thoughts turn to stories of passion and adventure. We’ve gathered six of our favorite stories to get you through the cold and dark, to say thank you for being our readers! From Cali Mann, a steamy why-choose fated mates romance with shifters and vampires. From Elsa Jade, the mating fever burns in these secretive dragon shifters. From Erin Kellison, a world of perilous fae magic filled with beauty, peril, and mystery. From Lia Davis, a brother’s best friend small town shifter romance. From Mila Young, animalistic urges wreak havoc on the holiday season for two lonely wulfkin. From Saranna DeWylde, a riotous romp through Olympus with goddesses for the 21st century. Happy holidays and happy reading!

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IMPULSIVE CONNECTIONS (ELEMENTAL BONDS BOOK TWO) by Marie Reynard

Kade Mills has spent over a decade dreaming of his ideal meet-cute. Surely the universe wouldn’t toss the perfect mage at him while he’s a scarred shadow of his former flirtatious self, recovering from his last encounter with the malicious spirits haunting his pack’s territory.
Liam Batiste is a man of simple pleasures; a quiet room and a stack of books are all he needs to be happy. He’s only in Lost Creek to help his friend save the Mills pack from the unknown evil infesting their land, but everything changes when he and Kade are paired up to capture the supernatural threat. After a run-in with a spirit leaves them entangled—physically and magically—they must learn to control the newfound power their unwanted connection grants them. As they struggle to resist the heady pull of their bond, they begin to realize it may hold the key to defeating the dark forces that are endangering far more than just Kade’s pack… and perhaps it’s not as unwelcome as they first thought.   AmazonKU

A CLOCKWORK APPLE: A STEAMPUNK SNOW WHITE RETELLING by Katherine Macdonald

Presumed dead, Princess-In-Exile Ivory (AKA Snowdrop) is determined to take back her kingdom from the rule of her vicious stepmother and destroy anyone that stands in her way… even if that someone is the charming but cunning Prince Nero, with whom she shares a complicated history. Aided by her friends Elena and Asami, and a band of rebel soldiers, Ivory is far from powerless. But how can she stand against the might of a united army? When a reunion with an old enemy brings revelations and mixed feelings, Ivory must ask herself just how far she’s willing to go…And what she’s willing to lose.     AmazonKU

CAVAREEN: SEQUEL TO UNCERTAIN WINDS by P Mattern

“Scoundrels Make Good Lovers” – Fairy Princess Loralinnie was living an indulged and blissful life in the fairy Kingdom of Cavareen with her closest Lady-in-Waiting and confidant Jamilla until the Leanhaum-shee Vampire Fairy LeeAnna darkened her existence, summarily executing her Queen Mother and kidnapping her newborn baby brother Prince Raziel. Beck Lantenr Tyree is the irascible, wayward son of a Duke in the nearby Fairy Kingdom of Kregarin. He is blessed with Elemental magical gifts but in the chaos after the murder of the Queen he has been imprisoned as a suspect, though he is actually a runaway. He is audacious and insufferable. Jamilla takes an instant dislike to him, but Princess Loralinnie comes to realize that he might be her kingdom’s only hope. There can only be one of two outcomes for their desperate Quest to rescue little Prince Raziel – Triumph-or Death!     Amazon

MISTRESS OF WAR BOOK ONE (EBUROSI CHRONICLES BOOK 15) by R A Steffan

’m in hostile territory to spy on an evil emperor. I wasn’t supposed to end up in his bed. When four priceless dragon eggs are stolen from my island home of Eburos, my experience with both dragons and espionage make me the obvious choice to go after them. Dragons are my people’s most valuable weapon. Allowing them to fall into the hands of our enemies across the sea is unthinkable. With the help of a small strike team of my fellow misfits, it’s up to me to stop Emperor Kaeto from gaining his own dragon army and completing the mission his father couldn’t—conquering Eburos. The problem? As I’m pulled ever deeper into Kaeto’s shadowy world of court politics, nothing is as it seems. The forces I thought I was fighting aren’t the ones posing the most danger to the continent’s fragile peace. They say the enemy of my enemy is my friend. That doesn’t mean becoming his lover is in any way a sane idea.

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LETTERS TO SATAN: SPICY MM NOVELLA by G Eilsil

Just when things in Hell are starting to get boring, The Lucifer receives another of these blasted letters… the candy-striped, smiley-faced, hopeful letters of humans. Only these letters aren’t intended for him, and he’s tired of reading about the silly Christmas wishes of mankind.
The best solution is the most obvious one: go to the North Pole, and demand Santa do something about it. Only things don’t… quite… work out the way he’s imagining. Lucifer’s riled up and ready to put Santa in his place, but the tall, dark, and somber man who greets him at the workshop door isn’t a man that can be bossed around, and he’s quick to put Lucifer in his place. Only Lucifer isn’t so easily dissuaded, and soon, he’s causing chaos right underneath Santa’s nose. It quickly becomes a game of cat and mouse, until they’re no longer Lucifer and Santa, but Damien and Niklaus, and what’s happening between them is a lot more complicated than either of them could ever have expected.   AmazonKU

HOWL YOU DOIN?  (MONSTER BAE SERIES BOOK TWO) by Jacklyn Hyde

An introverted chef. A hungry lycan shifter hiding among humans. A desire hotter than any kitchen ought to be. When Whitley Whitt becomes the chef at Castle Tepesh, she wants nothing more than to get the funds to buy back her grandmother’s bakery and return to living her best life reading romance and baking cupcakes. But the castle gets creepier day by day, and she thinks Connor O’Doyle is the biggest bosshole to ever live. Connor O’Doyle’s greatest wish is to prove monsters and humans can coexist after turning Dracula’s home into a hotel. As he juggles a castle filled with humans hosted by monsters, a yacht-stealing vampire best friend, and one chef who continuously tempts him with cupcakes and spite, he struggles to keep his identity secret. When sparks and fangs fly, who will be the last wolf standing?     AmazonKU

A STIRRING FROM THE DEPTHS by Kait Waterhouse

Iona, a Selkie, was brought forth from the ocean to protect seals from the evils of men. It’s a compulsion she cannot deny, and she’s lived a solitary life defined by her duty. Cian is a Kelpie, a creature that can shift between a man and a horse. Born of the river, he must seduce and drown the women he loves in order to survive as he is— an immortal master of enchanted disguise. The two are trapped in a cycle of instinct and death, villains to the outside world and strangers to themselves. Their fates become intertwined when Cian saves Iona’s life after she’s been shot by seal hunters. Cian vows to help find Iona’s lost coat and claim vengeance upon the men who murdered her kin and gravely wounded her. The two creatures couldn’t be more different from one another, but while journeying together they glimpse a different kind of life neither dared hope for themselves. When Cian falls for Iona, the river demands he sacrifice her or else go mad and lose his magic. He refuses, and Iona finds him on the brink of insanity. She must navigate the human world to save him, even if it means losing everything she loves, including a new life with Cian.

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COMPANY BUSINESS (BOOK 17 IN THE JERRY MCNEAL SERIES) by Sherry A Burton

VS Note: From NOV 30.

While April is intent on helping every spirit who asks, Jerry knows all too well the toll the endless stream of requests can take. Determined to save her from herself, Jerry puts his foot down, a move that leaves him so vulnerable, not even Fred, with every earthly resource at his disposal, can help. While Jerry is struggling to claw his way out of the darkness, Max faces her own dilemma when the spirits come together and warn her not to interfere. Will Jerry discover the reason for the void he finds himself in before it’s too late? Or is he destined to live a lonely life forever?     AmazonKU

ACEDIA: A MONSTER ROMANCE (SHADES OF SIN BOOK SEVEN) by Colette Rhodes

Although she’s spent her life in the human realm, Iris has always lived in the shadows. When the chance to escape presents itself, it seems too good to pass up. Even if it means traveling to another realm—a realm filled with mysterious monsters, no less. Anything is better than this, right? Damen is everyone’s favorite prince. Charming, funny, and quick to bring levity to any situation. But everyone who’s close to him knows that Damen is capable of being so much more. Their opinions have never mattered too much to him before, because why make life hard when it could be easy? Until he meets someone whose opinion is everything to him. Who has never had life easy. Who believes in him more than he believes in himself. For Iris, there’s no obstacle Damen won’t face.   AmazonKU

THE VAMPIRE AND THE CASE OF THE COZY CHRISTMAS (THE PORTLOCK PARANORMAL DETECTIVE SERIES BOOK SIX) by Heather G Harris and Jilleen Dolbeare

Vampires, gingerbread and Christmas magic – what could possibly go wrong? All I want is a perfect Christmas with great food, amazing friends and the love of my life by my side. The tree is decorated, the feast (cooked by a hearth witch!) is ready, and Connor’s home is buzzing with festive cheer. This year I can feel it: Christmas magic is within my reach. Then Liv calls. When a necromancer rings for a favour, you know it’s not about borrowing sugar. Throw in a car accident involving the town drunk and a mysterious gingerbread thief targeting poor Sigrid’s baking, and my carefully planned holiday is on the brink of collapse. Can I juggle saving Christmas, helping my friends and making it back in time to celebrate the holiday of my dreams?     AmazonKU

MISSY’S SENIOR YEAR AT WEST POINT (MISSY THE WERECAT BOOK 13) by P G Allison

Missy finally begins her senior year at West Point and for a while everything goes great. She has a nice roommate and has been tasked with an excellent leadership position. She is very pleased with all her studies and sports activities. She also continues to celebrate each full moon with her pack back home. The three communities her friends have established with her support and funding are all thriving. Then she learns her enemies may be targeting her yet again. Since they are not heeding her warnings, how will she deal with them this time? Thankfully, she has that government agency helping her. But when that agency’s work dealing with threats in the Mid-East must also deal with what’s happening in Europe, they need her to help with that. The challenge is to somehow spend her nights as an invisible spy while her days continue being filled with life at the academy.     AmazonKU

SHADOW OF DEATH: LIFE AFTER DEATH DAY BOOK FOUR by Donna Augustine

The darkness within me grows stronger every day, threatening to consume the person I once was. I crave the company of Kicks and the others I love, and yet fear to let them close to the monster I am becoming. So when Death calls in her bargain and tells me to go to Scotland, I’m eager to end the debt I owe her. But her vengeance is sure to bring more pain and heartache. Instead of the healing I seek, I’ll surely form more enemies and dole out more death. The end of this bargain might destroy any hope of a new beginning.     AmazonKU

THE HAUNTED VIOLIN (A LYN  COFFIN MYSTERY BOOK 19) by J A Whiting

Lin Coffin has been able to see ghosts since she was a little girl and living on the island of Nantucket provides plenty of opportunities to interact with spirits. It is December on the island with plenty of activities and events to celebrate the season. Lin and her cousin Viv have volunteered to head the music committee which organizes all the musical events and venues. After a meeting for volunteers, Lin and Viv head to Viv’s bookshop and while there, they both hear a soft, sad melody played on a violin. When Lin is enveloped by a pocket of cold air, she knows a new ghost is trying to communicate with her. Who is the violinist? What is his story? What does he want? Will Lin, along with her family and friends, be able to unravel the puzzle of the haunted violin before something sinister happens? This story has some mild paranormal elements.     AmazonKU

GIFT FROM THE WING (SOURCE OF ELEMENTRA BOOK FOUR) by Willa Rae

My past is no longer hidden, and our future teeters on the edge of destruction. I thought regaining my memories would make this journey easier—for all of us. I was wrong. My path is paved in blood, and each choice I make shapes not only my future but the future of everyone I care about. Every decision has a consequence, and the weight of it grows heavier with every secret that’s revealed.  As the tangled web of mysteries surrounding us begins to unravel, we’re faced with truths none of us saw coming. Truths that could change everything. I know what’s at stake, but the real question is: who or what will I lose if I make the wrong choice? Elementra knows, but she doesn’t tell me.   AmazonKU

THE COURT OF TRUTH (HEIR ACADEMY BOOK FIVE) by KC Kean

Keep your friends close and your enemies closer, that’s what they say. Who knew my biggest enemy would share my blood. I’ve been dreaming of this moment my entire life. The day I reclaim my birthright, ascend the throne, and claim my crown. Yet the instant I am proclaimed Queen of Floodborn, chaos ensues. My aunt is fueled by revenge, her sights set on me and my kingdom. But with my fated mates by my side, I will stop at nothing to protect those I love and the citizens I have promised a better future. She has no idea what I’ve been through and I won’t let my people down without a fight. Underestimating me will be her biggest regret because a new court is in session…All hail the rightful Queen!      AmazonKU

SURGE OF ICE (DRAGON BONDS BOOK THREE)  by Lacey Carter Andersen

My men cannot protect me against the growing forces of enemy dragons, not without help…Evander, Aydan, and Granger want to believe that the strength of their will alone will keep me safe, but we’ve already seen that’s not true. The enemy dragons are powerful. Maybe even more powerful than us. If we want to survive, we need to make allies with some of the other dragons. Even though it’ll be a risk. When our paths cross with an ice dragon, he’s willing to help us. Not only by protecting me, but by teaching us how to protect ourselves against the other dragons. His only demand? That I become his mate too. Choices will need to be made. Choices to ensure the safety of all of us. But more than that, we need to find another dragon. A storm dragon. Only then will we be powerful enough to defeat our enemies. But what if we find the storm dragon, and he’s not what we expected?     AmazonKU

THE CURSED KINGDOM by Invi Wright

Abby’s come up with a brilliant plan. Sneak into the faerie realm, travel to the shifter forest and collect all the delysum she can get her hands on, and return home before anybody discovers who she is. Simple. The only problem is she’s never actually been to the faerie realm, and it turns out the few stories she’s been told were wildly deceiving. The plant she’s meant to collect is being cultivated into a weapon, and the faeries are on the cusp of war with the shifters. An impending war Abby quickly finds herself caught in the middle of. Captured in the forest by the faerie and shifter princes, Abby must find a way to escape and return home before they figure out who she really is.      AmazonKU

REJECTED BY MY BILLIONAIRE ALPHA by Krista Lark

Ethan Miller isn’t just chasing me—he’s fighting destiny to make me his. 
Years ago, he shattered me with four simple words: “You’re not my mate.” I wanted to hate him. Instead, I buried the heartbreak and swore I’d never look back. But you can’t outrun fate—or the Alpha who’s suddenly everywhere. He’s at my doorstep, in my thoughts, stealing every chance to pull me back. His touch burns, his gaze lingers, and his presence demands. Now, Ethan is desperate to claim what he once threw away. But he will never know the truth I’ve hidden all these years: I loved him long before fate intervened. And the worst part? I might still.   AmazonKU

ELVEN KISSES AND WINTER WISHES (EVERSHIFT HAVEN BOOK THREE) by Aurelia Skye

When my best friend Candice invited me to spend Christmas in Evershift Haven, I expected a quaint small town with over-the-top decorations. Instead, I’ve stumbled into a magical wonderland, where pumpkins become carriages, trees whisper gossip, and the most gorgeous elf I’ve ever seen keeps giving me smoldering looks. Frost Evergreen runs the town’s magical gift shop, and he claims he’s been dreaming about me for centuries. Talk about pressure on a first date—but there’s something about his silver hair, color-changing eyes, and the way snowflakes dance when he smiles that makes me warmer than the magical concoctions at the town’s coffee shop. Between saving the town’s Christmas magic and discovering my own hidden fae heritage, I’m falling hard for this winter wonderland—and its enchanting shopkeeper. When the holiday season ends, will I choose to return to my life in Chicago? Or will I embrace the magic that Evershift Haven, and Frost, are offering?      AmazonKU

THE LONELY EVE: A SNOW WHITE AND ROSE RED RETELLING by Emily Deady

VS Note: From NOV 26.

One snowy Christmas Eve, Jasmine creates a magical night for her disappointed younger sister. Unsupervised by their strict parents, their escapades lead them to an unlikely new friend. But, time is against them and the magic of childhood is soon overrun by societal duties and parental expectations. Poppy, vivacious and headstrong, makes her own life decisions. But her heart aches as she watches her older sister wilt at home. Can Jasmine fight through her own world of loneliness to recreate the community and warmth of that magical Christmas Eve all those years ago?      AmazonKU

MY FROZEN EVER AFTER by Erin Bedford

A new day has dawned in Candiopolis, the land of sweets, but not every witch has had her happily ever after. For Bianca the ice witch, life is lonely atop the Vanilla Mountains, so she did what any proper witch would do. She made her own friends with her magic. In the process, she broke every rule and the Council of Sorcerers has come knocking. Now, the only way for Bianca to save herself is to deal with her wayward minions, something she can’t do alone. Too bad the only person left to help her is her archnemesis, Percy, a handsome shifter with his own problems. What starts out as a deal made between enemies might turn out to be something so much sweeter… if only the pair can survive raging milk rivers, a vicious vampire, and an army of shifters in heat.   AmazonKU

ANCHOR (CHROMATIC MAGES BOOK TWO) by D L Hoxa

In a span of a week, I went from being an agent, to turning Mud, to entering the deadliest game the Iridians have ever created as the weakest player–and to becoming the winner of the Iris Roe. I not only survived the challenges and the players, but I also drained a man-made Rainbow to get my magic back, thinking everything’s going to go back to normal again. It didn’t. Taland is no longer with me; my grandmother lies to the Council for me; the Council makes me lie to the whole world when they ‘allow me to live’–but that’s not all. When my curiosity gets the best of me, I end up stealing from the IDD–something useless, worthless, something nobody would even know it’s gone. I am dead wrong. Turns out, there’s a lot more to the history of Iridians than they want us to know about. Secrets unravel around me, and my world is on the brink of ruin–until I find Taland. Until I turn on my own and run away with him, and he opens my eyes to this whole other past that was hidden from me all my life. But once again, everything changes when he disappears into thin air without a word. This time, I am completely on my own.   AmazonKU

GLISSER (IRONSIDE ACADEMY BOOK FIVE) by Jane Washington

The name of the game is fame, and the trick is simple: If you aren’t a player … you’re being played. Isobel knows it. The Alphas know it. Yet every time they make a move, Ironside counters with two, always one step ahead, outsmarting them at every turn. Just when they grasp a lifeline, Ironside threatens to hang them with it. They have only one choice: play the game—the real game, exactly as it was designed. With new contracts pulling them deeper into the service of the Stone Dahlia and yet another settlement tour looming on the horizon, they must execute their roles flawlessly. It’s time to dim the lights, switch on the cameras, and get down to business.  Beware the pretty players, because this social media game just levelled up.     AmazonKU

HER BEARY SEXY CHRISTMAS by Theodora Taylor

I’ll admit I had no business crying over my dumpster fire life while driving through a narrow pass in the Canadian Great Claw Mountains. But in my defense, that snow drift came out of nowhere. One moment, I was losing consciousness, pretty sure I was going to die. The next, I woke up inside a luxurious cave home, lying on top of a cozy den nest—surrounded by three insanely hot bears: a sweet one who smells like a cinnamon roll, a clever one with wicked eyes, and a glaring one with a serious case of resting thundercloud face. They all want me to mate with them. Now. And stay with them through Christmas and beyond. Maybe I really did die in that car accident. This can’t be real… can it? I left everything behind for a fresh start in Vancouver after a breakup that nearly broke me. So why does staying with three bears I just met feel like a dream possibility? What would you do? Asking for a friend.   AmazonKU

LIMINAL (THE ARCANEUM BOOK ONE) by Marie Mistry

In a world where knowledge is power, the library is the greatest weapon of them all. My necromancy-practising murderers never expected me to rise again. I was just the latest in a long line of gullible sacrifices to ensure their continued control over the Arcanaeum, so it shocked everyone when I woke up as a ghost and kicked them out. For centuries now, I’ve faithfully carried out my self-appointed duties as the Librarian. I keep the vast halls of magical knowledge organised, fight the mad whims of the sentient—and interfering—building, and deal with the incessant demands of our patrons. I have all the books and solitude I could ever want, the ability to redecorate whenever I get bored, and I can banish arcanists who refuse to follow my rules. But the Arcanaeum has started acting out, especially when it comes to six particular patrons, all of whom want something from me. Jasper and Dakari need my protection, but Pierce isn’t above threatening me ensure I give them both up. There’s no rule Galileo and North won’t break to get into the secret vault. And then there’s Lambert, who seems to exist for no reason other than to vex me with his smiles and… hugging. Inconvenient, given that every time they touch me, my ghostly body cracks and breaks like glass. To keep the Arcanaeum safe, I might just have to put my trust in all of them, but what if the cost of the building’s safety is my destruction?     AmazonKU

A GIFT FOR THE CHRISTMAS DRAGON (A MATE FOR CHRISTMAS BOOK SIX) by Zoe Chant and Marie Cardno

Abigail has given up being a grinch. She even kind of likes Christmas these days. But when her mate-bond with dragon shifter Jasper tells her there’s trouble brewing, she has to act fast to save the day – and save her Christmas-loving mate from himself. Jasper puts his whole heart into making Christmas magical for their small town, but this year he is running himself ragged. There’s only one thing for it. If she’s going to make her fated mate’s Christmas sleighbell-jingling good? She has to steal it from him first.      AmazonKU

HER FOUR CHEETAH MATES by Laura Wylde

Four fierce protectors, one relentless CEO, and a deadly secret that binds them together. I’m not looking for a man in my life. But when I start receiving death threats from a shadowy corporation, I’m forced to accept the help of four intensely attractive bodyguards. What I didn’t expect is that these men are more than just ex-Navy SEALs — they’re cheetah shifters, each with their own dark past and deep connection to me. Walker – the alpha of Team Lightning, is all muscle and tattoos, with a steely gaze that hides a world of pain. His sole mission is to protect me, but his growing desire for me gets in the way of his focus. Jackson – the loyal beta, is lean and vigilant, his chocolate brown eyes always watching. He stands by Walker’s side no matter what, but my presence stirs a longing in him he can’t ignore. Gage – the towering omega, may not be the sharpest, but his gentle heart and blue-eyed charm make him the team’s peacemaker. I find myself irresistibly drawn to his strength and vulnerability. Leon is the team’s wild card. Charming and fiery, he constantly clashes with Walker, yet his humor and passion bring light to the darkest of missions. My determination and courage spark something within him that he thought was long lost. As I navigate my feelings for these four powerful men, I uncover their biggest secret—a betrayal that led to their dishonorable discharge and a deadly enemy who seeks to destroy us all. In the midst of chaos and danger, I must decide: will I return to my solitary life, or surrender to the four men who have not only sworn to protect me but have also captured my heart?   AmazonKU

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NOTE: I’m doing my best to avoid listing anything generated from use of AI but it’s sometimes tricky to detect from the resources I have available. As far as covers go, I list the Amazon cover. I won’t feature a cover in my weekly promo for this post if I believe or suspect it was largely or completely done with AI and I use the AI or Not tool to decide.