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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CHERISHED BY THE ALIEN OUTLAW (BRIDES OF THE ZULDRUX WARRIORS BOOK FOUR) by Ava Ross

Talia: Kidnapped from Earth with my beloved twin sister, Maggie, I’m thrust into the heart of a ruthless alien mining operation. I figure it’s over. I’ll die soon, and I’ll never see my sister again. I’m tossed into a cell with a blue-skinned warrior named Firion. He shows me a symbol on his hand and tells me this means I’m his fated mate. I’m not sure about that, but he’s kind and protective, and he tells me we’re going to escape. As we work side by side in the mine, our bond deepens, igniting a spark of hope in my heart. But with danger lurking, I must fight not only for a future with love but for the chance to find my sister. Firion: As a Zuldruxian warrior, my duty is clear: protect my fated mate, Talia, from the sinister lizard guards who threaten us. Together, we navigate a treacherous existence, falling for each other as we plot a daring escape. But with every passing moment, the risks grow greater. Will our love survive beyond this wretched place, or will I risk losing my fated mate forever?     AmazonKU

EXPERIMENTAL VOYAGE by R J Blain

VS Note: A re-release which “contains new material” per tha author.

When a spaceship accident costs Camellia her chance to explore the universe as a botanist, she jumps at the chance to be a test subject on an experimental voyage. If the gamble restores her hearing, her dreams for the future will no longer be out of reach. Venturing into the depths of space is dangerous enough, but when a shiftgem gate develops a mind of its own and yanks them into uncharted space, Camellia’s skills and tolerance are tested. Her chance to explore a new world proves to be a bitter pill to swallow upon learning the truth: some discoveries are best left lost. How can Camellia, with the help of a grumpy pilot, his cat, and his crew of space-faring predators, safeguard an entire planet incapable of protecting itself? The answer may cost her everything, including her heart.

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ALIEN’S SURPRISE PROPOSAL (CELESTIAL MATES CHRONICLES BOOK 20) by N R Star

Falling for him was easy until the moment that it wasn’t. I’ve been in love with him for too long, since we were children. I wanted to admit it, but I was scared of what would happen if I did. I kept thinking that there was no way that someone like him could love me. Viktor, my handsome alien best friend who knows how to make me ache for so much more. His innocent touch is enough to make me crazy. But one day, everything changes, and it makes me realize that there was a lot more than I had initially realized. And I’m hoping at this moment that I’m not going to let it change and I will love him. I just hope that in the end I’m not going to end up losing him in the process.     AmazonKU

ROSEMARY AND BRY’T: AN ALIEN CHRISTMAS NOVELLA by Katie Neptune

Christmas in a log cabin, a billion miles from Earth . . .Trapped on a distant mining planet, Rosemary struggles to find her Christmas spirit while eking out an unhappy living as a dancer at an alien nightclub. When a handsome stranger, Bry’t, offers a chance to escape, she’s torn between hope and distrust. As the snow falls outside Bry’t’s cabin, and Rosemary brings her Christmas traditions to this alien world, a menace slinks through the woods. Rosemary and Bry’t’s fragile bond deepens even as danger looms, cookies burn, and Rosemary’s mistletoe dreams threaten to turn to nightmares. That’s not a recipe for Christmas bliss. Even if Bry’t’s lips taste like berries.   AmazonKU

CYBORG’S HEART by Eden Ember and Juno Wells

In a world where humans and cyborgs teeter on the brink of conflict, can a forbidden love between a human diplomat and her cyborg counterpart save both their peoples? When charismatic human diplomat Clover arrives at Nexus Prime to negotiate a crucial treaty between humans and cyborgs, she doesn’t expect to fall for her mysterious cyborg counterpart, Goernx. As they work together to uncover a sinister plot that threatens to derail the peace process, Clover and Goernx must confront their own prejudices, overcome past traumas, and learn to trust each other. Their forbidden romance becomes a beacon of hope for human-cyborg relations, but with dangerous forces working against them, Clover and Goernx must risk everything to save both their love and the future of their peoples.   AmazonKU

TRACES OF ME (WIRED HEARTS BOOK TWO) byKate Hennessey

VS Note: Dystopian, sapphic.

Her mind is fractured. Her heart is torn. And her life is slipping away. Two years after the Watch Over Me biotechnology trial, Yara’s fragile peace shatters when the implant left in her brain – once hailed as a miracle of technology – becomes a death sentence. With time running out, she embarks on a desperate search for Ada Wilding, the enigmatic inventor of the BioTag, and the woman who once held her heart. Then, when a mugging ties Yara to a shocking murder and she finds herself subject to blackmail, she’s forced to take refuge underground with a hostile ally and an omnipresent AI who isn’t what she seems. Trapped in this disorientating underworld, Yara must confront the forces that seek to destroy her as she unravels a curious mystery to determine the difference between illusion and truth before it’s too late. But as the promise of a second chance at love with Wilding starts to bloom, Yara must decide who she can trust, because her freedom, her future, and the woman she loves are all on the line. Claustrophobic and relentlessly twisting, Pieces of Me is a gripping exploration of identity and love in a society where the line between humanity and technology grows ever thinner. This dark, dystopian, sapphic romance is the sequel to Watch Over Me.     AmazonKU

INFALA: HER ALIEN PROTECTOR: MARK OF THE INFALA 8 by Kira Quinn

Abducted by aliens. Crash landed and captured by other aliens. Sold into slavery and competition. Life had been going from bad to worse, but Maria’s luck was about to change. Zepharos was his name, and he was busting her out. The pale-green alien hadn’t explained why he was rescuing her, but given her alternative, venturing off into the wilderness with the strikingly handsome stranger was the best choice by far. But the escape would not be without consequence, and vicious hunter-trackers would soon be on their trail. He declared without a hint of doubt that he would keep her safe no matter what, and for some reason she believed him. And to her surprise, it seemed that her unlikely partnership with the strong, capable man sworn to be her protector could very easily evolve into something more. That is, if they managed to survive.     AmazonKU

FLOWER OF SESHANA (TALES FROM THE DARVEL EXPLORATORY SYSTEMS BOOK ONE) by SJ Sanders

Alexandra Harrow signed on with Darvel Exploratory Corporation for one reason, and one reason only—for the opportunity to study native plants on alien worlds. She had not expected to spend her days stuck within the colony labs on M285 with no opportunities to catalog or study the diverse flora of the planet outside of specimens directly brought to her to determine their potential value to the corporation. If she wanted to study anything it meant slipping off on her own with basic, borrowed equipment. It had seemed like such a simple little adventure until the alien who fell on her whisked her away to a shrouded mountain with promises to show her plants like she had never seen. But life among the Vahel is more than flowers and moonlight. It promises a love like no other with two males who wish to lay claim to her heart and hold it forever. This is a 31k novella in the same world as Serpents of the Abyss and Serpents of the Night (but preceeding them)     AmazonKU

GRUMPY BOSS IN THE ALIEN LAB (ALIEN LAB LOVE EXPERIMENT SERIES BOOK SIX) by G R Stellar

I work at the Alien Laboratory Breeding Department Lab, a job I really love. My job is all about helping the human women who come to the lab to sleep with the big, sexy aliens. My job is to help them if they’re pregnant or get them back if they’re not. And my job is also to be some sunshine for my grumpy boss. Okay, that’s not exactly my job but it’s definitely my biggest priority! The Visitors are just like human beings. But they’re like perfect human beings. Aiden is muscular, tall, and so handsome he makes me weak at the knees. Okay, and since the aliens are always naked, there are other reasons I’m always weak. He’s the perfect man. Alien. The perfect alien. Since he’s the color of a midnight blue sky, you’d figure I’d remember that. I want him. And one day I get him. But he’s a Visitor and all of their ability to love is wrapped up in having offspring. What if I can’t let myself be bred? What happens then?      AmazonKU

POLMAR (MATES OF THE MYLOS BOOK FOUR)

VS Note: MM SFR.

Carl – One minute I’m talking with my Mylos colleagues about the case we’re working on and Jolar’s upcoming wedding plans. The next, I’m off with my FBI partner, Peterson, to see about transferring us permanently to Commander Sachuu’s team within the Bride Fleet. The only snag is, to qualify, one of us has to apply to be matched, and given that I’m the gay one out of us two, that means me. Not that I really mind. I’ve not had much luck dating, with people either horrified that I’m in law enforcement, or wanting to know gruesome details of past and current cases, or getting fed up with the sudden call outs and sheer amount of time working active cases can take. Seeing the truth of how perfectly suited all the matches have been, I’m game. If Mr. Perfect truly is here waiting for me, I’m ready to sign on the dotted line. Polmar – When the Council expanded the mate matching programs so that I was included, I felt a glimmer of hope that somewhere, down on that bright blue and white planet far below, my mate was just waiting for us to discover each other. I just hoped whoever he was, he wouldn’t be disappointed. I’m a pilot, but I…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) NOTE: Not on Apple Books or KOBO as of the day I checked     Amazon

THE PROGRAM (THE INTERGALACTIC UNION BOOK TWO) by Natasha Campbell-Jones

VS Note: Why choose.

I escaped The Program once, now I must do it again. The stakes are higher. Nothing is as it seems. My world came crashing down around me and now it’s time for me to fight for the people I love. But will they still love me after learning the truth? Nova Academy has been taken over by The Program, and The Program has its claws deeper into the Intergalactic Union than I could have ever imagined. Moreover, their experiments have taken an even darker turn. And unbeknownst to them, they’ve turned me into an even bigger monster hell-bent on destroying them. Can I keep the people I love safe while trying to stop the monsters from my childhood?     AmazonKU

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VS: Have you started the award winning Badari Warriors scifi romance series yet? Books 1-3 are available in a box set!

BADARI WARRIORS (SECTORS NEW ALLIES BOOKS 1-3) by Veronica Scott

This Badari Warriors box set gathers the first three science fiction romance novels from this award winning series into one collection. Featuring genetically engineered soldiers of the far future, the Badari were created by alien enemies to fight humans. But then the scientists kidnapped an entire human colony from the Sectors to use as subjects in twisted experiments…the Badari and the humans made common cause, rebelled and escaped the labs. Now they live side by side in a sanctuary valley protected by a powerful Artificial Intelligence, and wage unceasing war on the aliens.Please note each novel has been previously published on its own and all are standalone tales. No new material has been added, aside from a brief Author’s Note about why I wrote each novel. (More description for the individual books on the ebook seller’s platform)

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MISS AMELIA’S LIST (ELEMENTAL MASTERS BOOK 17) by Mercedes Lackey

The year is 1815, and an American, Miss Amelia Stonehold, has arrived in the Devon town of Axminster, accompanied by her “cousin” Serena Meleva. She’s brought with her a list to tick off: find a property, investigate the neighbors, bargain for and purchase the property, staff the property and…possibly…find a husband. But Amelia soon finds herself contending with some decidedly off-list trouble, including the Honorable Captain Harold Roughtower, whose eyes are fixed on her fortune. Little does Amelia know that his plans for her wealth extend far beyond refurbishing his own crumbing estate — they include the hidden Roman temple of Glykon, where something very old, very angry, and very dangerous still lurks. But Roughtower isn’t prepared to reckon with the fact that neither Amelia nor Serena are pushovers. And he certainly isn’t ready for the revelation that he has an Earth Master and a Fire Mage on his hands — or that one of them is a shapeshifter.

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ALPHA CLAIMED (LYCAN KING WARS BOOK TWO) by Rebekah Ganiere

All River wants is a normal life as an artist. Instead, she’s engaged to her fated mate, Prince Ares, claimed as the fated mate to his twin brother Apollo, and their bastard older half-brother Titan still thinks she belongs to him. So, instead of making wedding plans with Ares, the Elder Council sends her to the woods for a secluded vacation with Apollo so they can get to know each other before she has to choose between him and Ares – thereby choosing the next King of the Lycans. No pressure.  Apollo has spent the last twenty-eight years in the shadow of his twin brother. Apollo is everything Ares isn’t. Down to earth, funny, laidback, and completely unconcerned with taking the Lycan crown. Everything Apollo has ever wanted, Ares took – but not this time, not with River. River is his fated mate, and he’ll happily fight Ares to the death for her. There’s just one problem: the twins will have to form a truce if they intend to keep Titan from taking River for himself. Titan is willing to kill anyone and everyone to make sure neither Apollo nor Ares gets River or the crown of the Wolvenguard dynasty. Even if it kills River and everyone she loves in the process.

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DUSK’S PORTENT (AN AILEEN TRAVERS NOVEL BOOK SEVEN) by T A White

Fae trespassing in her woods is the least of Aileen’s problems when her best friend comes under magical attack on the same night. Aileen soon finds herself neck deep in trouble as news reaches her that the local Fae burrow has fallen and the werewolf pack she counts as ally has been taken hostage. To save them, Aileen will be forced to travel across country to Las Vegas, the territory of a dangerous supernatural. And home to the secrets of one close to her. Soon, she’ll find her enemies have joined hands. Their goal—the death of Aileen and the entire vampire line she belongs to. With the pack’s fate—and her own—in jeopardy, Aileen will need to seek out the darkness inside if she has any hope of surviving until dusk.      AmazonKU

STONE SEDUCTION (GARGOYLE MARKED BOOK TWO) by Richard Amos

Monsters. Mayhem. One massive headache. Ugh! Things have really taken a complicated turn. It’s all too much of a distraction from my main purpose in life—saving my brother from a terrible fate. But no matter how much I want to bury my head in the sand, I must face up to this deadly, seductive power inside of me. Damn. I feel like I’m losing my mind. But maybe I don’t have to. Maybe I can find a balance to make this work in my favour. Hmmm…At least I have Asher, my gargoyle bodyguard, by my side. He’s the biggest comfort blanket ever, and the object of all my affections. He makes my head spin in the good way, his touch full of intoxicating desire. Just call me seduced. Just call me hooked. If only fate would stop trying to keep us apart.   AmazonKU

A BEAUTIFUL CATSHIP: PAWSITIVELY PURRFECT MATCH (MATCHMAKING CATS OF THE GODDESSES BOOK 15) by Pepper McGraw

The matchmaking cats of the goddesses have already chosen a familiar for their next target witch. Amaryllis is pathologically shy, which makes her the purrfect witch for the skittish cat they have in mind. The vampire, on the other hand, is definitely not the mate they would have chosen for Amaryllis. The fates had to have been sleeping when they made these two opposites a fated pair. It’s now up to the matchmaking cats of the goddesses to somehow ensure this match comes out pawsitively purrfect.

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DRAGON DADDY’S SECOND CHANCE (MYSTERIES OF DRAGON ISLAND) by Serena Meadows

One chance to reclaim the love of a lifetime… if they dare. Blake never thought he’d see Wren again, let alone on a secluded island where he hoped to find peace. Years ago, his powerful family forced them apart, but Wren has been holding onto something precious—a son, hidden to keep them both safe. Now, fate throws them together, and Blake is astonished to meet the child he never knew. As love rekindles, their reunion is threatened by the same forces that once tore them apart. With everything at stake, Blake is determined to protect his newfound family and fight for the second chance they both deserve. Can they find happiness at last, or will danger claim their happily-ever-after once again?     AmazonKU

A WITCHIN PITS-GIVING (A BARKSIDE OF THE MOON COZY MYSTERY) by Renee George

Lily Mason, a shifter-turned-sleuth, has decided to host a Thanksgiving feast for her family, along with old friends and new. The night promises to be a blend of love, magic, and laughter…but when one uninvited guest mysteriously appears, the festivities are thrown into chaos. Witch Hazel Kinsey, along with her mate Ford and her familiar Tizzy, have come for the pie, but they stay for the fight in this Barkside of the Moon/ Witchin’ Impossible crossover that will have you dreaming about the holidays. Thanksgiving in Moonrise has never been this witch-tastic!   Amazon

A SKY OF EMERALD STARS: A NOVEL (THE GOLDEN COURT BOOK TWO) by A K Mulford

VS Note: Lesbian Fantasy

After the long, despotic reign under the evil sorceress, Sawyn, life in the Golden Court is finally rebuilding. New leadership means new beginnings, and Sadie Rauxtide—now a royal guard—has been grappling with how she’ll fit into her new home. But when a rival Wolf king, Nero, kidnaps the Queen’s friend and mentor Ora, any hopes for peace are lost. The Golden Court springs into action, and Sadie is tasked with an important mission: travel with Navin and Maez to try to win new allies and uncover Nero’s hidden secrets. Yet Navin has secrets of his own, and Sadie is tasked with uncovering them while battling her growing attraction to the man who betrayed her. She has a mission, but the heart wants what it wants. And fate? Fate has its own magic, and it’s one more thing out of her control. Meanwhile, Queen Calla is forced to…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU     AB

CLAIMING THE SHIFTER’S HEART: KRISTOFF AND DELLA (THE MACCONWOOD PACK TALES BOOK 16) by C D Gorri

She’s offering a family Christmas. But he wants to claim her heart. Della Connors is just trying to do right by her two children, Sean and Janie. Especially with Christmas right around the corner.She escaped her former Murder and the poisonous bond she’d had with her abusive ex, and now, this single-mother Crow Shifter is determined to give her children a better life.But when little Sean asks Santa for a Daddy, Della has no idea what to do.Especially when the sexy Santa in question offers to fill the role himself.Will love be lovelier the second time around? Find out in this fated mates holiday romance.

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WEEKENDS ARE MURDER: SALEM FALLS B&B PARANORMAL COZY MYSTERY (MIDDLE AGE IS MURDER COZY MYSTERIES BOOK THREE) by  Nellie H Steele

A Halloween Ball. A missing friend. A serial killer’s return? Ellie Byrne is ready to enjoy a Halloween masquerade ball at her bed and breakfast with friends, but when her friend mysteriously disappears, Ellie’s evening takes a dark turn. Just as Mia is found, shaken but unharmed, another body is discovered, and it looks like the infamous Clue Killer may have resurfaced after 20 years of silence. With a murderer on the loose, Ellie, with the help of her snarky cat Cleo and loyal dog Lola, must dig deep into the town’s secrets. As old clues from the notorious Clue Killings emerge and a chilling pattern reappears, Ellie will need all her amateur sleuthing skills to solve the mystery before the next victim falls.   AmazonKU

PARTRIDGE IN A BEAR TREE (RENAISSANCE SHIFTERS BOOK TWO) by Murphy Lawless

Work-focused, goal-oriented grizzly shifter Ashley Torben has just taken over managing her cousin’s brewpub. She has plans for the struggling business, cousins to corral, and a vision to implement. The last thing she needs—or expects—is to find her fated mate. But Penny Partridge, the drummer for breakout rock band The Sixty Pix, is everything Ashley could have ever dreamed of. Brash, organized, and enthusiastic, Penny is a woman who goes for what she wants, and she wants the gorgeous, determined-to-succeed Ashley. But Ashley can barely even look at her, and The Sixty Pix’s sudden fame interferes with any hopes Penny might have of getting the pub manager to warm up to her. Still, the holidays are coming, and maybe Christmas wishes do come true—because Ashley has a business disaster on her hands, and Penny might just be the woman who can rescue her. As one crisis is averted, another one presents itself when Penny’s life is turned upside-down…and this time it’s Ashley who has everything Penny needs to sort things out again. It starts to look like they might have a clear path forward together—assuming they can survive their first Christmas with Ashley’s huge, overwhelming family.     AmazonKU

RHUBARB BLUSH: MM PNR (THE RHUBARB EFFECT) by JP Sayle and Sue Brown

When Tartie is asked to use his skill with the clippers to shear one of the new pride, he’s happy to help. One look at the little pink ram and Tartie knows he’s found his mate. The rest, he is positive, will work itself out.
Randy’s secret hope to be like his other pride members and find a stalk of his own comes true. Problem is an old pride member turns up right when things were getting interesting. Figuring out how to stop the past from interfering is on the agenda, but first the pair want their own moment and they aren’t letting anything stop them—except maybe an omega giving birth. Rhubarb Blush – book five of seven of The Rhubarb Effect, where showing true love involves a set of clippers, babies, and a chicken. The authors advise to read the books in order due to an overarching ARC threading through the books.     Amazon

X’NATH: DARK ORCS OF HELFALLOW by YD LaMar

In the shadowy depths of the mountains, X’nath, a cocky young orc from Helfallow, is on the hunt. His clan is desperate for females, and when he learns that a shipwreck have landed with captives, he sees the perfect opportunity to steal what they need. With his crew and giant weasels, he treks through treacherous swamps toward the ocean, where the prize awaits. Along the way, X’nath encounters Gracie—unafraid, fierce, and determined to protect the other women. Her defiance draws him in, even as she pushes him away. As they journey deeper into the mountains, the tension between them grows, and their paths begin to cross in ways neither expects. The women must adjust to their new lives among the orcs, some settling in quicker than others. One afternoon, a terrified scream shatters the calm. When a dangerous creature attacks while Gracie tries to save a companion, X’nath appears. In the chaos, as they fight for survival, the attack triggers Gracie’s night terrors—haunting memories of the horrors she’s endured. The terror from the past grips her, and she struggles to keep her fear under control. As X’nath fights by her side, something shifts between them—an undeniable spark neither can ignore. With danger closing in and her past haunting them both, they must decide if they can overcome their differences and forge a new bond, or if the weight of their histories will tear them apart.     AmazonKU

FINDING CLOSURE (ARTEMIS UNIVERSITY BOOK 26) by Erin R Flynn

My name is Tamsin Vale and I’m about to become the Queen of Faerie—right after I graduate Artemis University. What a f***ing ride it’s been.
School is in the bag. I’ve more than climbed this mountain and achieved my goal of understanding my magic. Now it’s just getting the diploma.
There’s also the vote of confidence for all of Faerie to have a say if they want me to become their queen. I’m not too worried about that either with the way things are going. Then I just have to say goodbye to my dad then and free my mom. Yeah, that one is the problem and might kill me. I knew this day would come and we had limited time, but he’s too amazing to lose and not fall apart over. But I’m not alone. I have five stupid men that I love and will help me get through it—all of it. Just like they always do. My life will never be simple, easy, or even calm… But it will be full—full of progress and happiness. And love. Lots of love.   AmazonKU

A WICKED GAME by Kate McKinsey

A dangerous man has laid claim to her, and he’ll ruin anyone who dares try to take her from him. Aria Thorne’s healing touch is a miracle, a gift so extraordinary that it draws the attention of the king himself. Any hope for the quiet life she’s always longed for vanishes the moment she is summoned to Ravenhelm as the Imperial Healer—and steps into the Sovereign’s bedchamber. Rylik is more than the king’s deadly right hand—he is a predator cloaked in power, with eyes that pierce and a voice that promises ruin. When Aria discovers the secret he hides beneath his cold, unyielding armor, he doesn’t kill her. Instead, he wants to claim her. Body and soul. Bound to him by an unbreakable tether, Aria becomes his obsession, his prisoner, and, inevitably, the object of his darkest desires. His touch sets her aflame, his hunger devours her, and the line between fear and desire blurs. But Rylik isn’t the only trap tightening around her. The Rebellion has marked her as a pawn in their war against the crown, forcing her to tread a deadly line between secrets, survival, and a game of power and passion.     AmazonKU

PACK OF THE WINTER WOLF (GUARDIAN OF THE WINTER STONE BOOK THREE) by Arizona Tape

VS Note: LGBTQ Fantasy

he next part of Akira’s quest has begun to find someone who can help translate Ashleigh’s expensive diary. Travelling with more people isn’t as easy as it seems and if they can’t solve the friction between them, it might drive a wedge in the group. To solve the issues, they search for a fruit that can create eternal bonds but personal motives and old grudges make it harder than it has to be. Will Akira be cast aside once more or can she become part of the pack?

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A MOUNTAIN MAN CHRISTMAS (HOLIDAY SHIFTERS OF FROST MOUNTAIN) by Lisa Daniels

Perks of becoming a bounty hunter?You get cool weapons and handcuffs…and you get to hunt people down. The downsides? Lower life expectancy, getting your butt kicked by felons…And finding yourself trapped on a freezing mountain to spend the rest of your years. If you even live that long, that is. Sure, some people have rotten luck. Me? I get to spend Christmas on Frost Mountain…handcuffed to an infuriating, impossibly sexy outlaw on the run. This wolf shifter claims he’s innocent, but the trail of blood in his wake says otherwise. And as long as I’m handcuffed to this big, bad wolf…I could be next on his wish—I mean, hit—list.     AmazonKU

GODDESS OF LIGHT (UNDERWORLD GODS BOOK FOUR) by Karina Halle

The battle for the Underworld has begun…When Hanna Heikkinen sacrificed herself to the God of Death to save her father, she never imagined she’d fall in love with the grumpy god—or thrive as Queen of Tuonela. Nor did she expect to uncover the truth of her divine lineage, a secret tied to powers far beyond her understanding. But when the Old Gods rise and Louhi’s dark forces plunge the Land of the Dead into Kaaos, threatening to destroy the balance of life and death, Hanna must fight for more than just her realm. With Tuonela unraveling and the souls of the dead at risk of eternal Oblivion, Hanna and Tuoni face impossible odds as love and duty collide. Can Hanna save Tuonela before it’s lost to the void, or will her greatest sacrifice come at the cost of the one she loves most?     AmazonKU

THE WRAITH’S CORRUPTION (ARSYN MORGAN BOOK FOUR) by J A Stowe

Darkness calls … but it comes at a cost. Ari’s price was his life. What will mine be? It’s been months since the battle at the well of Draqaar. Since Sebastian broke open the Aether, draining it to fuel his undead army. But the Aether still hasn’t recovered. In fact, it’s getting worse. We’re running out of time to find the missing reaper, Enoch, and Ari’s clue leads me to believe he’s somewhere on Earth. Entire hunter compounds are disappearing. And it has the stench of Sebastian’s corrupt magic all over it. To face him, we’ll have to seek unlikely allies. Let’s just hope they give me a chance to explain myself before shooting me on site. But dark magic is growing inside me. It promises powerful magic. With it, I can finally match Sebastian’s power. But it comes at a cost. Ari’s price for his corruption was his life. What will my price be?     AmazonKU

HEAD OVER TENTACLES (SUCKER FOR LOVE MYSTERIES BOOK THREE) by K L Hiers

VS note: MM

Private investigator Sloane Beaumont should be enjoying his recent engagement to eldritch god Azaethoth the Lesser, AKA Loch. Unfortunately, he doesn’t have time for a pre-honeymoon period. The trouble starts with a deceptively simple missing persons case. That leads to the discovery of mass kidnappings, nefarious secret experiments, and the revelation that another ancient god is trying to bring about the end of the world by twisting humans into an evil army. Just another day at the office. Sloane does his best to juggle wedding planning, stopping his fiancé from turning the mailman inside out, and meeting his future godly in-laws while working the case, but they’re also being hunted by a strange young man with incredible abilities. With the wedding date looming closer, Sloane and Loch must combine their powers to discover the truth—because it’s not just their own happy-ever-after at stake, but the fate of the world.      AmazonKU

HEAVENLY TYRANT (IRON WIDOW BOOK TWO) by Xiran Jay Zhao

After suffering devastating loss and making drastic decisions, Zetian finds herself on the seat of power in Huaxia, but she has also learned that her world is not as it seems. Revelations about an enemy who dangles one of her loved ones as a hostage force Zetian to share power with a dangerous man she cannot simply depose. Despite their mutual dislike and distrust, the two must work together to take down their common enemy and stoke a revolution against the systems of exploitation that plague their world. However, power is not so easy to wield once seized, and a revolution is not so easy to control once unleashed. As Huaxia’s former elites strike back and the common people’s fervor for justice turns bloody and paranoid, can Zetian remain a fair and just ruler? Or will she be forced to rely on fear and violence and succumb to her darker instincts in her quest for vengeance and liberation?

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ALL’S HELL THAT ENDS WELL (INFERNAL COVENANT BOOK FOUR) by Nadine Mutas

Being a newly minted demon with some shiny black wings of my own should be a dream come true. I mean, I’m back in Hell, I’ve got power, I’m not a lowly human anymore, this could be the start to happily ever after with my boo Azazel! If only it weren’t for that little snag…that Lucifer claimed me for himself. Not in that way, ew, get your mind out of the gutter! More like he directly conscripted me into his service, and there’s nothing anyone, including Azazel, can do about it. Though he sure tries. As it turns out, Lucifer orders me to go on a special mission for him, one that might reunite him with…you know who. Or so he believes. I have my doubts. Just as I have some serious concerns about the state of Lucifer’s rule in Hell. Major late-Roman-empire vibes here. And as much as I despise that mothertrucker of a devil, my health and safety are now tied to his power, and if his rule fails…Yeah, it’s not looking good. I never thought I’d one day fight on the side of Lucifer, but I just might have to–unless I can find her first.

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A CAJUN CHRISTMAS CAROL: A LAGNIAPPE ISLE HOLIDAY PREQUEL by Ravyn Salvador

When Haunted New Orleans is called to investigate ghostly melodies and apparitions at a plantation house on Lagniappe Isle, they expect the usual eerie disturbances. What they find is far darker: the restless spirits of two young lovers, their untimely deaths shrouded in sorrow. As Christmas approaches, Van and the team—with help from some locals—must uncover the plantation’s tragic history and unravel the mystery binding the spirits to the house. But it’s not just the young lovers and their unfinished song they must confront. A malevolent entity has taken root in the home and now threatens to claim them all. With Van’s expertise and Reyelle’s unique insight, the pair work together to put the past to rest, navigating the magical forces that swirl around Lagniappe Isle. As they grow closer, Reyelle finds it harder to keep her secrets, and the disturbed entity doesn’t plan to let them close this chapter and start anew without a sacrifice.      AmazonKU

NAUGHTY ELF TRINKET: MM MPREG SHIFTER CHRISTMAS ROMANCE by Abigail Kade

Santa’s finally had enough of my crap. Not only did I get chewed out by the jolly old soul himself, but I was turned into a statue, sent to the middle of nowhere, and told to “find myself or else”. I already knew who I was and what I wanted. I mean it seemed pretty clear until I met Geoff, the adorable owner of the curiosity shop I landed in. He’s a little grumpy and a whole lot of cute, but he’s sad, and the more I hang out with him, the more I want to make him start every day with a smile. That’s not my normal reaction. Normally I’d notice his rounded ass, not that I haven’t noticed, but I’m also noticing that his eyes are the gray of a cloudy day. I’ve even seen them about to rain a few times and it’s made my chest hurt. I want to fix what’s broken, and let the sun shine on his life again. Maybe finding my one true mate has finally made that selfless bone in my body repair itself so I can put someone else first for a change. I wonder if maybe Santa knew where I belonged all along. Geoff – Hellfire and cupcakes, the last thing I needed this year after ditching a cheating fiance and getting a scary diagnosis, was a sexy as hell freaking ELF…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

THE KING HAS FALLEN (KINGDOM OF THE KROW BOOK ONE) by Aimee Lynn

It’s extremely inconvenient to fall for your bloodsworn enemy…Yilan is a Fetch, a skilled female assassin and spy. As the powerful Nephilim sweep across the continent, slaughtering and conquering every nation in their wake, she is tasked with killing their legendary General, Melek Handras. When Yilan infiltrates the Nephilim camp and allows herself to be captured by these violent creatures, she is brought face to face with her very large, very compelling target. Melek is uneasy when the female Fetch so quickly surrenders her secrets in exchange for her life. But then the King makes him personally responsible for ensuring she does not escape. Forced to keep the clever, deadly woman close, he quickly becomes familiar with her scathing humor, and cutting insight. He is forced to admit that Yilan is a woman capable of handling herself, even in his ruthless world… the kind of woman he finds disturbingly desirable. But war does not wait. Soon, Melek must return to the battlefield to lead his warriors against her people—leaving Yilan in the hands of his brutal comrades who are hungry for nothing more than victory over an enemy. Especially a very pretty one.   AmazonKU

A WITCH FOR MR GARLAND (WITCHES OF CHRISTMAS GROVE BOOK SIX) by Deanna Chase

Sixteen years ago, on a snowy December night, seer Danny Frost received a message from his spirit guides that sent him running from the love of his life, Marissa Cane. Since then, Christmas has never been the same. But when Marissa walks back into his life demanding his help, he’s determined to right past wrongs and maybe, just maybe with a little holiday magic, find a way to heal both of their hearts. Spirit Witch Marissa Cane used to be a powerful empath until her heart was shattered at just nineteen, and her empath ability was fractured right along with it. Neither ever healed properly. Which is why when she’s forced to ask Danny Frost for help, she’s shocked when she can sense his love for her still simmering beneath the surface. Having been burned before, she’s determined to keep her distance, but even the strongest witch is no match when there’s holiday magic in the air.   AmazonKU

WAYLON (A DIXON TROOP BOOK THREE) by Kathi S Barton

Londyn Rice is running for her life, a target of betrayal from the law firm she once trusted. With a fortune in inheritance checks and ruthless enemies closing in, her escape leads her to Waylon Dixon — a man with secrets of his own. Waylon is more than the town’s hardware store owner; he’s a gorilla shifter bound to protect Londyn as his destined mate. As their lives intertwine, Londyn must navigate a dangerous web of lies, revenge, and supernatural forces. Can she trust Waylon with her heart and life, or will the relentless pursuit of her enemies destroy them both? Together, they must face an enemy who will stop at nothing to claim what isn’t theirs—and discover a love worth fighting for.

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LITTLE SAINT NAUTILUS by Duckie Mack

Cory’s dream of being a professional surfer was cut short when he was injured from an accident. Despite losing his career, he can’t stay away from the water, always searching for the face of the man who rescued him. Was he real or a figment of his imagination? Nemo is a nautilus shifter who has lived his life at sea, keeping his distance from humans, until he couldn’t resist helping one. He never forgot the man he saved, and he returns to the same beach each year, looking for him. When Nemo finds Cory, he risks everything to be with him, even his shell. Without it, he can’t return to the sea. Cory can’t believe his dream man is real. He’s captivated by him, and is willing to do anything to keep him. Except, the thing Nemo needs most is the home he lost. Nemo soon discovers the wonders on land he didn’t know existed. But the greatest wonder is Cory, who shows him what home really means.   AmazonKU

COILED CONJUNCTIONS (SERPENTINE SOLUTIONS) (MISTY HOLLOW BOOK SEVEN) by J R Rain and H P Mallory

Dory: I’ve never been a big fan of my family. My sister, Cressida, yes, but my father? No, not by a long shot. So, imagine my surprise when Alistair and I arrive at the airport to pick up Cressida, and I come face to face with my father. And he despises me just as much as he ever did. Good thing I’ve got my vampire mayor to play interference. But things in Misty Hollow aren’t great—not by a long shot. We now know what’s lurking in the depths of the swamp, but we still don’t know how to get rid of it. And that means we’ll have to go back to the beginning—before there was Misty Hollow, before there was Louisiana, before there were humans. And that’s where my sister comes in—Cressida is a gorgon seer, and even though she’s frail, the hope is that she’ll be able to tell us how this entity came to be and how we can destroy it. Little do I know that I’m about to set off on the journey of a lifetime, and I’m going to learn a few things about myself I never believed possible.     AmazonKU

THE SHADOWBOUND KING (REALMS OF THE COVENANT BOOK TWO) by Amy Pennza

Beware the shadows. Ever since I was a child, my father taught me to fear the elven kingdom that borders our lands. A place of twilight and falling leaves, the Autumn Court is rumored to be beautiful and deadly. No one knows what kind of creatures live in the thick, undying forests. No one knows what haunts the shadows. But now those shadows have a name. And they’ve come for me. Captured by the King of Autumn’s cruel bodyguard, Rane Laruthian, I’m carried into the heart of the shadow realm and dumped at the feet of King Andrin himself. As mysterious and dangerous as the shadows he commands, Andrin accuses my father of stealing the heart of Autumn’s power. Forbidden to enter the human realm, Andrin can’t make my father answer for his crimes—so he’ll take his revenge on me. Surrender is unthinkable. I’m not without power, and I’ll do whatever it takes to prove my father’s innocence and win my freedom. But I didn’t realize what kind of revenge my captors had in mind. They’ll collar and keep me, molding me into the perfect weapon. They plan to use me against my father…but not until they use me for their own purposes first. Caught in a web of magic and vengeance, I have to play a dark and seductive game. But when you dwell in the shadows, you discover that nothing is ever as it seems. As the game grows more deadly, I’m forced to question everything—including where I place my trust. And as I grow closer to my captors, I have to wonder if I really want to escape at all.     AmazonKU     AB

DARK PRINCESS EMERGING (CHILDREN OF THE GODS BOOK 90) by I T Lucas

While the clan wages war against humanity’s darkest elements, Morelle learns to navigate an unexpectedly complex Earth, explores unfamiliar feelings, and discovers powers that make her both invaluable and dangerous to her newfound family.      AmazonKU

THE BLOOD MASTER: THE ROSE VAMPIRE COVEN by B A Stretke

Even in the darkest places, light will find a way in…Joel Penny is living in a nightmare. A one-night stand turned into a never-ending horror working at a strip club run by a disreputable bear clan. The only thing worse than the bears were the patrons at the club, the absolute worst of the Chicago paranormal scene. Joel wishes he could return to his normal life, but no one is looking for him. There is no one coming to save him.
Master Conall Rose is spoiling for a fight. The bear clan on the south side has gotten out of control, and it’s making all the paranormal groups look bad. Conall goes to the strip club that night looking to settle some scores but ends up locking eyes with a tantalizing dancer on stage, a young man putting on a show but trembling with fear. Conall has found his fate-chosen beloved. Can Conall save young Joel from the nightmare surrounding him and win his heart, which has been bruised by a life of disappointment? Never bet against the Rose Coven.    Amazon     AB

THE DEMON’S EXTREME OBSSESSION by Nina Siren

I have walked in darkness for centuries, but now I crave light. And that light…is her. Selene is mine. To captivate. To claim. To corrupt. Her life was nothing but routine—a monotonous existence she thought safe. But fate led her to the edge of my world, and I couldn’t let her slip away. She stumbled into the shadows, and I took her. The mortals would call it wrong. I call it destiny. Her fear is intoxicating, her defiance delicious. But beneath it all, I see her strength, her fire. She doesn’t yet realize how deeply she belongs to me—how deeply she belongs here. I will teach her. Shape her. Break her if I must. She is my fated match, a fragile ember in my endless dark. And everything she has. Her fear, her fire, her soul. Everything Is mine.     AmazonKU

THE CROWN OF SHADOWS PART TWO by Echo Evergreen

In a world where power belongs to gods and men, one woman’s defiance will ignite a legend. Princess Laurent has always been underestimated. When her father’s death thrusts her into a fractured kingdom on the brink of rebellion, she dares to seize the crown. Faced with betrayal from within and relentless opposition from a fanatical religious order sworn to the God of Light, Laurent refuses to bow—to her enemies or the gods themselves. Her journey pits her against the celestial power of the God of Light in a deadly game of wits and will. But amid the struggle for dominance, something unexpected stirs: a spark of forbidden desire. The God of Light, captivated by Laurent’s unyielding resolve and fierce heart, begins to see her not as an adversary, but as his equal. As Laurent fights to secure her throne and carve her place in history, she must navigate impossible choices. Can she protect her people, defy the gods, and still hold on to her heart? Or will the cost of rebellion claim everything she holds dear?     AmazonKU

FATED FOR THE DARK FAE KING by Mira Cullen

Since he siezed the throne, the Dark Fae King has been looking for his mate. Lyra Shadowheart is a light fae who can never stop running. Not if she wants to live. Not if she wants to keep her younger sister alive.
After what happened to their parents, and the other light fae, being caught by her enemy is the last thing Lyra needs. Until the most powerful dark fae male of all gets his grips on her. Alistair scents her, chooses her…And claims her. Roped into striking a bargain with her enemy in the hopes of survival, Lyra has no choice but to reveal her rare power. Her job for him keeps them constantly in each others orbit, and soon the fire linking them ignites. The sizzling attraction between the two becomes undeniable as they’re forced into close quarters. But Lyra has to reject him. It’s the only way to escape with her sister and her heart in tact. Except the Dark Fae King has been looking for Lyra Shadowheart for a long time, longer than she even knows. And he’s not about to let her go now.      AmazonKU

DEAD FOR CHRISTMAS (COLD CASE PSYCHIC BOOK 30) by Pandora Pine

It’s beginning to look a lot like murder…While on vacation in Florida with his family, Detective Ronan O’Mara gets the one call every police officer dreads; his former partner, Shane Matheson, is dead. Retired and living in sunny St. Petersburg, Florida, Shane took a job as a mall Santa. When Shane doesn’t make it home after a Friday night shift, he’s found dead in the mall parking lot, still dressed as jolly old St. Nick. Psychic Tennyson Grimm is looking forward to spending his vacation with his brother, River, playing in the ocean with his kids, and working on his tan. Helping to solve a Christmas murder was not on his vacation bingo card. Nevertheless, Ten joins the hunt when the killer strikes again. Working in conjunction with local police, Ronan realizes the killer is the last person he would have imagined. Can Ten and Ronan stop the killer before he adds someone else to the naughty list?      AmazonKU

OPPOSITES ATTRACT: A MATING SEASON NOVELLA by Heather K Carson

Fallon: I messed up. Actually, my wolf messed up. I only came to this show to help my brother get revenge; not have my wolf literally latch onto a big, silent Alpha sitting alone in the woods and claim him. It turns out the Alpha wasn’t all that quiet. Now I can’t get his voice out of my head or the taste of him off my lips. He’s everywhere. And he’s not going away. I’m not sure I want him to leave. Fate is cruel. John is perfect–for someone other than me. I just need to convince him of that. John: When the feisty she-wolf came stalking through the forest, it was a fight to keep my beast restrained. Most shifters feared me and kept a healthy distance. Not Fallon. She pranced right up to my wolf and staked her claim, sending me on a tailspin of a chase as I tried to return the mark. But if my mate wants the hunt, so be it. I’ve lived long enough to know that when good things come, you hold tight. Fallon is mine and I’m never letting her go.     AmazonKU

MEDIUM HAVE I NEVER (A LOST SOULS LANE MYSTERY BOOK 10) by Erin Huss

My name is Zoe Lane, and I see dead people. After my last encounter with the other side, I thought I’d earned a break. But life—and death—don’t work that way. The very living Herbert Court has just barged into my life, claiming he’s being haunted by a spirit and needs my help. The catch? Herbert’s got his own paranormal gifts—but getting him to realize that is way harder than I thought. Turns out, I’m not entirely good at this whole mentor thing. If I’d only known that Herbert would show up and destroy everything I’ve worked so hard to protect, I would’ve sent him packing at first sight. But I didn’t. Now I’m stuck fixing a mess of my own making—finding a killer, solving a murder, and somehow keeping a very tall, very agitated, and very green medium from losing control… before it all blows up in my face.     AmazonKU

FURRY EQUATIONS (MATCHMAKER’S BOOK CLUB BOOK FIVE) by Milly Taiden

When Dr. Natalie Grant, a brilliant but quirky scientist, accidentally creates a serum that could revolutionize both human and shifter DNA, her life turns into a chaotic mix of danger, betrayal, and… hot wolf shifters? Natalie’s experiment-gone-wrong makes her the target of shadowy enemies. Now, her only chance at survival might just be the grumpy, devastatingly gorgeous wolf shifter billionaire who insists on protecting her. Marcus Vale has it all—looks, wealth, and the kind of alpha vibes that make women swoon. But the one thing he doesn’t have is a mate. When he acquires a new biotech company, Marcus finds himself face-to-face with the first woman who has his wolf howling for more. But Natalie is no damsel in distress—she’s smart, sassy, and stubborn as hell. Keeping her safe will take all his alpha skills… and keeping his hands off her might be impossible. Natalie and Marcus are thrown into adrenaline-pumping action, laugh-out-loud moments, and steamy tension that could light up a lab. As danger closes in, their chemistry becomes impossible to ignore—and so does the bond forming between them. Can a no-nonsense scientist and a fiercely protective alpha find love in the middle of chaos? Or will the secrets of Natalie’s serum tear them apart before they get their happily ever after?   AmazonKU

BEYOND THE DARKNESS (DRAGONS OF SAN DELAIN BOOK THREE) by M A Church

Desperate times call for desperate measures. It’s not often one can claim to have a dragon god on their side. But Connie knows they’ll need all the assistance they can get from Gaura. The enemy who stalks them is closing in. As Hudson, Connie, and Kit delve deeper into the mysteries surrounding their bond, they uncover a truth that if false could shatter the foundation of their world, especially as a battle looms on the horizon. Trust becomes their greatest weapon and their deepest peril. Can Connie protect either of his mates? A new revelation suggests that a non-dragon mate who is soul-bound to a red dragon may be able to withstand their fiery breath. But who wants to test that? Will Hudson be asked to sacrifice everything to save one of his mates? Can he do the one thing that could cost him Kit? Can Kit take a leap of faith and trust not only a dragon god but his own mates? Their future remains uncertain but filled with endless possibilities—if only they can reach it together. As they stand united, staring down what may come, one thing remains clear: love is worth fighting for, especially if it means moving beyond the darkness.      AmazonKU

THE WITCH WHO STOLE CHRISTMAS (THE WITCHES OF HOLIDAY HILLS COZY MYSTERY SERIES BOOK 24) by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson

Christmas in Holiday Hills is always a magical time, with the town decked out in festive lights and enchanted decorations. But this year, our holiday cheer is shattered when a series of mysterious and malicious spells wreak havoc on our beloved traditions. From cursed Christmas trees to bewitched presents, someone is determined to ruin the season for everyone. As the chaos escalates, it’s clear that a rogue witch is behind the mischief, and suspicion falls on a newcomer who arrived just before the trouble began. When one of my closest friends becomes a victim of a particularly nasty hex, I know I can’t stand by and let the culprit get away with it. With the help of a rarely seen magical being, and using my wits, my witchcraft, and my knack for solving mysteries, I dive into the investigation, determined to uncover the identity of the holiday saboteur. With our festive spirit on the line, I race against time to restore peace and joy to Holiday Hills.

HERE ONE MOMENT by Liane Moriarty

VS Note: A bit unusual but I just read this in one sitting and wanted to recommend it here. From SEPT 10. Not a romance but romantic elements. I had to be a bit patient at first with the style and then with the narrator’s portions, although she sounded very real ( a LOT of her backstory but in the end you do need it all). Is she psychic or isn’t she? I know what I decided. The ending is terrific as the author connects all the dots. Really enjoyed it.

Life is full of twists and turns you never see coming. But what if you did?
The plane is jam-packed. Every seat is taken. So of course the flight is delayed! Flight attendant Allegra Patel likes her job—she’s generally happy with her life, even if she can’t figure out why she hooks up with a man she barely speaks to—but today is her twenty-eighth birthday. She can think of plenty of things she’d rather be doing than placating a bunch of grumpy passengers. There’s the well-dressed man in seat 4C who is compulsively checking his watch, desperate not to miss his eleven-year-old daughter’s musical. Further back, a mother of two is frantically trying to keep her toddler entertained and her infant son quiet. How did she ever think being a stay-at-home mom would be easier than being a lawyer? Ethan is lost in thought; he’s flying back from his first funeral. A young couple has just gotten married; she’s still wearing her wedding dress. An emergency room nurse is looking forward to traveling the world once she retires in a few years, it’s going to be so much fun! If they ever get off the tarmac. . . .Suddenly a woman none of them know stands up. She makes predictions about how and when everyone on board will die. Some dismiss her. Others will do everything they can to make sure her prophecies do not come to pass. All of them will be forever changed. How would you live your life if you thought you knew how it would end? Would you love who you love or try to love someone else? Would you stay married? Would you stop drinking? Would you call up your ex-best friend you haven’t spoken to in years? Would you quit your job?

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A MAN FOR MRS CLAUS by Rebekah Witherspoon

Running the North Pole and making good on the promise of comfort and joy for a few billion people is no simple two-step around the Christmas tree. Mr. and Mrs. Claus have always worked in tandem to do just that so when her third husband realizes it’s time to peace out and move on to more Heavenly pastures, the angels and all the elves know what time it is. They need to find Tiffany Saint-Nicholas a new man. With the holiday calendar slowing down for no one, her team has three days to find her a new Santa. Someone kind, loving and willing to take on the spirit of the season, and with the potential to hopefully be Tiffany’s first true love match. Tiffany thinks that idea is cute and all, and so are the men they line up for her. But she knows delivering on their Christmas obligations is what really matters, not the chemistry she might have with the candidates in question. Too bad one respective Santa will stop at nothing to show her and the rest of the North Pole population that no amount of silver or gold is more important than winning Tiffany’s heart.

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THE BADGER IN HIS BURROW (BEYOND THE VEIL BOOK EIGHT) by KM Avery

VS note: MM PNR.

I moved halfway across the country for this guy—knowing that he wasn’t interested. And that’s probably not even the stupidest thing I’ve ever done. The stupidest thing I’ve ever done is seriously contemplate telling him that I’m falling in love with him. While also trying to find a job and keep my new coworkers from finding out that I’m a shifter. In a small town where everybody knows everybody else… except me. The same small town where Elliot’s dad was murdered, where Elliot was almost murdered, and those people have family and friends who are still openly anti-shifter. The town is divided over whether it wants to embrace its shifter citizens or watch them literally be torn apart. I know which side has my vote, but I’m clearly the outsider here. So here I am, in a tiny midwestern town with more cows than people, trying not to get fired, not to get outed, and not to get killed… all while hoping to somehow figure out a way to make Elliot Crane fall in love with me. I’m going to need a lot more than luck.      AmazonKU

A CHRISTMAS LETTER by Scarlett Grove

A mysterious letter brings love to Fate Mountain this holiday season. Elias Frost, a rugged polar bear shifter, has spent years hiding from his past in the icy wilderness. But a mysterious letter urging him to return to Fate Mountain at Christmas awakens a longing he thought was lost forever. Holly Bright pours her heart into her ornament shop, spreading holiday cheer to the whole town. Beneath her sparkling smile lies the weight of strange, threatening letters and the fear of another lonely Christmas. When a brooding stranger with piercing blue eyes and an undeniable connection walks into her world, everything changes. As the spark of their fated bond ignites, old dangers resurface, threatening Holly’s safety and their fragile new love. Together, they must uncover the truth behind the letter that brought them together, while rediscovering hope, family, and the courage to trust.     AmazonKU

A MERRY MISFIT CHRISTMAS (THE TWISTED MISFITS MC BOOK ONE) by Darlene Tallman and Nikki Landis

VS note: I one clicked.

After years spent on the run and living on the outside looking in, a group of shifters form a motorcycle club where the men become a blended family of sorts. Determined to find their place and form a home, they start up several businesses to help their somewhat impoverished community. Their only desire? To finally fit in somewhere. Finding their mates will be a wild, unexpected ride! It’s Christmas time, and when the local foster care organization reaches out, the president of the Misfits offers up one of the members to play Santa Claus for the kids …He’s grumpy, surly, and can’t believe he’s being forced to be around whiny, snotty children when all he wants to do is head into the woods and sulk. Until … the most delectable scent wafts across his nose, and he realizes his mate is nearby. But with a chance encounter, an overturned cup of hot cocoa, and his fumbling fingers, she’s stomping away from him instead of into his arms. That’s not acceptable. He’s determined to win her heart no matter what it takes, even if that means donning a white beard and shouting ho, ho, ho in front of every member of the club.

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SANTA’S CHRISTMAS KISS (MOUNTAIN HOWLER BOOK FIVE) by Tia Capway

Two damaged souls. One Christmas miracle. Andrew Beaumont is a dominant Alpha male. Protective. Fiercely loyal. After losing his first mate, he swore off love. Until fate brings her to him. Sylvia Beaumont is strong and resilient. A mother to five Alpha sons. She buried her heart with her first mate. But Andrew ignites a bond she can’t deny. Their connection is instant. Their love is fated. Both are scarred by loss; they must heal together. Can they embrace a second chance this Christmas?       AmazonKU

HIS LOST MATE (ALASKAN TAILS BOOK 12) by Delta James

When Air Force test pilot Phoebe Lawrence crash-lands in Alaska’s unforgiving wilderness, survival isn’t her only battle. Stranded and injured after a sabotaged mission, she finds an unlikely savior in Jonah Locke, a reclusive and rugged guide who seems more in tune with the wild than any man she’s ever met. But Jonah isn’t just any man. Beneath his calm exterior lies a dangerous secret, one that ties him to the very wilderness they’re fighting to escape. As armed assailants close in and conspiracies unravel, the bond between them grows, introducing Phoebe into a world she never imagined. While Jonah struggles to protect the woman fate has marked as his, Phoebe must decide whether to trust the enigmatic man whose touch sets her soul ablaze. Together, they face danger, desire, and a choice that will change their lives forever. Will they survive long enough to explore what lies between them?   AmazonKU

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