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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RISKING HER HEART (RED PLANET FATED MATES BOOK NINE) by Miranda Martin
A forbidden love, a deadly mission, and a passion too fierce to deny. I was never supposed to end up on this desolate, sun-scorched planet. And falling for Zas’tu—a powerful alien dragon-man with burning eyes and a warrior’s heart—wasn’t in the cards either. But when survival—for me and every last human left—means trusting him, I don’t get a choice. He calls me his treasure, and no matter how hard I try to keep my distance, I can’t ignore the way he sets my soul alight. The cult-like Order he escaped is hunting us, determined to claim me and the other human women for their twisted purposes. Now, Zas’tu and I must brave the brutal desert, battling its relentless dangers and the ghosts of his past to find a new haven. The stakes? Everything we hold dear—and a love I’m terrified to admit is real. With enemies closing in and hearts on the line, will we find salvation—or lose everything to the sands? AmazonKU
ALIEN OF THE FUTURE (A NEW HOME BOOK THREE) by A G Wilde
Donna – I’ve been burned too many times to believe in fairy tales. So when this golden-eyed alien, Tovan, shows up claiming I’m his destined mate, I’m not buying it. Sure, he’s gorgeous and infuriatingly persistent, but I’ve got a farm to run and a life to live. I don’t need some whirlwind romance complicating things. So, why does my heart race every time he’s near? Tovan – From the moment I saw her, I knew. Donna Johnson is my kahl, my destined mate. She’s everything I’ve ever wanted: strong, passionate, and beautifully stubborn. But she denies our connection, pushes me away at every turn. I must prove to her that our love is real, that we belong together. For without her, my life, my existence, will never be complete. AmazonKU
GRULEN: SVESTI FATED MATES BOOK SEVEN by Wavy Martin
Former slave meets recovering amnesiac and new memories are made. Thirty years ago, the Zuvgran released a virus that killed most Svesti females and rendered the remainder infertile. The Svesti initiate first contact with Earth when their scientists discover that humans and Svesti can interbreed. Humans may be able to save the warrior species that has been protecting Earth’s region of space for a century. Morgan can’t catch a break. Kidnapped and forced into slavery by aliens, rescued, then she was kidnapped again and experimented on by the Zuvgran. She’s not looking for love, just some peace to recover. Grulen suffers from amnesia. He knows he has an important mission, but he can’t remember what it is. Amazon Kobo
FRACTURED UNITY (THE LADY BANE BOOK TWO) by Rachel Ford
An AI whistleblower. An ancient conflict. A faltering Union. When the Union’s new AI, Groundbreaker, releases troves of data revealing deep corruption and crime within the Union and her member planets, the fallout is immediate and widespread. Leaders are toppled, governments overthrown, and longstanding bonds broken. The Union has never been more vulnerable. So when a terrible scandal on Kudar threatens to spawn intergalactic war, sundering any hope of reconciliation between member worlds once and for all, the admiralty enlists the help of The Lady Bane and her crew to find a peaceful resolution. It’s a political minefield, where one wrong step can impact the fate of billions. But when terrorists start targeting the crew, the danger becomes personal. AmazonKU
A DELICATE CONQUEST: EXQUISITE FEVER DUET BOOK TWO (DARKSTAR MERCENARIES) by Anna Carven
It was supposed to be a straightforward assignment. Mavrel Yrixis had traveled to Earth to assist his boss, former High Commander Jerik Garul, in meeting his biologically determined mate. With the exception of a few minor human-related incidents, the mission had gone to plan. Jerik found his mate—with the assistance of Mavrel’s extensive technological expertise. Mavrel never expected he would encounter a human who sparked his interest. In the face of difficult circumstances, Bea had charmed him with her confident demeanor, effortless beauty, and a smile as radiant as Earth’s sun. He can’t stop thinking about her. Even worse, his Mating Fever has been triggered, and there isn’t a single thing he can do to stop it. He isn’t ready for this. He needs to find a way to stop it before it interferes with his plans. But nature has other ideas, and there’s only so long that one can fight the inevitable, especially when the other party is so infernally tempting—and seemingly willing. AmazonKU
HER ALIEN GUARDIAN (GALACTIC DISCIPLINE) by Emily Tilton
After she is freed from captivity aboard a Vionian ship, Tessara is given as a gift to a huge, fiercely handsome alien warrior who will have the right to use and enjoy her as he pleases. Though he is kinder than the brutes from whom she was rescued, Tessara’s new master quickly proves himself more than ready to …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
SAVED BY THE BARBARIAN WARLORDS (STOLEN PLANET BOOK SIX) by Charmaine Ross
Drowning wasn’t on my agenda when I woke up this morning. Neither was being hunted by reptilian monsters or rescued by three impossibly gorgeous aquatic warriors. But here I am, fighting for survival in an alien ocean while my body undergoes changes I never wanted. Calder, Eryx, and Riven claim I’m their fated omega—their destined mate. They say the bonding light that connects us proves it. I’ve spent my whole life avoiding attachments, but now my traitorous body craves their touch with an intensity that terrifies me. Living among the very beings who tried to kill me isn’t exactly ideal. But when ancient betrayals surface and centuries-old deceptions unravel, I might not have a choice. We never dreamed we’d find our omega in the depths of the Great Oceans. Izzy is everything we’ve waited for—fierce, independent, and carrying the power to either unite or destroy our world. Time grows short as we discover our most trusted advisor has been orchestrating our people’s downfall for centuries. The ulgix’s grand scheme threatens not only our world but Izzy’s home planet Earth as well. Their armies gather, and their true intentions emerge. We have mere days to rebuild alliances with our lost people, earn our mate’s trust, and forge a bond strong enough to withstand the coming storm. The fate of two worlds hangs in the balance, and only our fated connection with our omega can tip the scales. But first, we have to convince her to let us in. Before everything we love drowns in darkness. AmazonKU
THE FIRST ALPHA KING (ALPHA GENESIS: A DARK SCIFI ROMANCE SERIES) by Belle Knock
Ivy, dearest. You thought I was harmless. You thought the disease turned me into a monster. You didn’t know I was a monster all along. I will conquer the world to have you. The laws say I shouldn’t have you, so I’ll change the laws. I’m sorry, dear. The disease didn’t change me. It allowed me to show who I already was. -Oleander You’re a freak, Oleander. Why did I ever trust you? You’ve become a monster. You’ve ruined my life. You’ve held me prisoner. And now, you ask for my love? Don’t make me laugh. -Ivy AmazonKU
TERRAN PASSIONS by Echo Ishii
Two novellas of the Terran Republic Universe – Terran Temptation – Dr. Annalisha Montague has earned a glowing reputation as a Terran scientist. She has also attracted the attention of two men, a senator who wants her for her bloodline and a Terran commander who wants her heart and soul. Will she choose to honor her bloodline or her heart? Terran Seduction – Diana Aventina is a ranking senator serving the Terran Republic. Her lineage is one of power and influence. She’s courted by powerful men for a bloodline match, but hasn’t found anyone suitable. Power means sacrificing everything for a higher cause, even love. Brennus is a legendary commander picked to lead all the armed forces. On the mysterious wintry world of Sobek he’s discovered a weapon that may change the future of the Terran Republic. His star is on the rise, and he wants a powerful woman like Diana by his side. But the weapon might not be all it seems. And a new line of Terran soldiers threaten the stability of the Republic. Brennus and Diana can’t fight their desire for each other, but they may lose the Republic in the process. AmazonKU
STALKER by Athena Storm
I came to Alpha Centauri Station to kill a monster. Not to get tangled up with his daughter. Maryse is fire wrapped in sweetness, with a sharp mind and curves that make it hard to focus. She’s forbidden, dangerous, and everything I can’t afford to want. But when she lands in my arms, all bets are off. I’m here to end the man who ruined my life. But now I’m fighting something bigger. The pull to claim what’s mine. I can destroy anything in my path. But this force she wields? It will destroy me. What is it? Love. AmazonKU
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VS: I’m in the mood for highlighting my scifi romance gladiator series! KYDEN is the first book in the Badari Gladiator series…
KYDEN: BADARI GLADIATORS SERIES BOOK ONE by Veronica Scott
Kyden is the top ranked gladiator in the Five Systems but he’s hardly there by choice. Unscrupulous guards faked his death in the lab where he was created and sold him into slavery in the galaxy’s hinterlands. He has no idea where his home is or how many years have passed since he was condemned to a life of endless combat. Kill or be killed is the rule and a Badari never gives up. He’ll fight to stay alive until the Badari goddess sees fit to decree his death.
Elara Vasclavian is the daughter of a senator, as far removed from the life of a gladiator as a noblewoman can be until through the machinations of a political enemy, she ends up in terrible jeopardy. Abducted and given to a group of drunken gladiators for their amusement the night before the games, Elara vows to put up a fight but there’s no real hope of saving herself. Until Kyden steps in, responding to the goddess’s commandment to protect those who are smaller and weaker. And discovers she’s his fated mate.
Rescued, Elara returns to her life of privilege but she can’t forget the man who saved her life. The gulf between their places in the Five Systems is unbridgeable, no matter how much Kyden longs for even a glimpse of her in the arena audience. No matter how much she feels the pull to be by his side. As matters stand, they cannot be together…Or can they?
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CURSED (COURT OF ISLES BOOK ONE) by Gina LaManna
Allie Wells is many things: Doctor. Runaway bride. Fae. Except for two huge problems: She doesn’t believe in magic. The Fae were killed off centuries ago. Alessia “Allie” Wells is a woman of science. She doesn’t believe in things like werewolves and vampires, sparkly or otherwise. Until her wedding day, when a darkly alluring man appears and kidnaps her in the middle of her glamorous Upper East Side nuptials, whisking her away to a magical island. As the weeks pass, Alessia struggles to accept this new world—an enchanting land rife with fascinating creatures—and her place in it. She soon learns of the curse that is holding her new island captive…and killing everyone on it. Only a true Fae can break the curse. Which is impossible, seeing as Fae have been extinct for centuries. When Alessia discovers that she is the only remaining full-blooded Fae in existence, she accepts her responsibility to save the island, and everyone on it. The longer Alessia stays, the more she falls in love with her new home. For the first time ever, she feels like she belongs. Not least of all because of the intensely powerful man who has slowly been capturing her heart…But if Alessia can’t undo the curse holding this island hostage, then none of it will matter—because she’ll lose everything she’s come to love. AmazonKU
BATTLE FOR THE SHADOW PRINCE (A BARGAIN WITH THE SHADOW PRINCE BOOK TWO) by Genevieve Jack
My shadow prince was wrested from my arms and dragged through a portal, and I don’t know who took him or why. Damien showed me my power as a woman and as a mage, and he means everything to me. He built me back up after my ex tore me down. And now he’s gone. I’ll stop at nothing to free him, but when I learn the vampire queen is responsible, things get complicated. The subterranean city of Night Haven isn’t accessible by humans, and even the most powerful magical creatures in my life won’t dare challenge the vicious and bloodthirsty Valeska. Everyone tells me there’s nothing I can do, that I’m not strong enough to free him. They tell me to give up. But I’d rather die than live a life without my mate. So there’s only one thing I can do. To save my monster, I must become one too.
RORY (THE CALHOUN BROTHERS BOOK ONE) by Minerva Howe
VS Note: MM PNR.
When Rory moves up the mountain to live with the wolfpack he’s been supplying with food and necessities for years, he’s feeling a little… bereft. His dragon friends have disappeared, and his brothers don’t need him at their trading post. He tries to find a purpose, helping anyone who needs it inside the pack. And then an injured wolf he’s never seen before limps into his life, shot by either a poacher or a rival pack, and Rory knows he’s something special. Fen is wounded in his heart as well as his body, on the run from wolves who broke up his small pack, and shot by an unseen enemy. When he limps into Rory’s life, he’s just trying to survive, but he knows he’s been given something special in Rory. He has a mate. Too bad he’s just a carpenter and not a growly warrior who can protect Rory from all the stuff that’s about to come down on the Uinta mountain pack. Can Fen and Rory make it work when the pack is at risk? AmazonKU
ADRIFT IN CURRENTS CLEAN AND CLEAR (WAYWARD CHILDREN BOOK 10) by Seanan McGuire
Nadya had three mothers: the one who bore her, the country that poisoned her, and the one who adopted her. Nadya never considered herself less than whole, not until her adoptive parents fitted her with a prosthetic arm against her will, seeking to replace the one she’d been missing from birth. It was cumbersome; it was uncomfortable; it was wrong. It wasn’t her. Frustrated and unable to express why, Nadya began to wander, until the day she fell through a door into Belyrreka, the Land Beneath the Lake–and found herself in a world of water, filled with child-eating amphibians, majestic giant turtles, and impossible ships that sailed as happily beneath the surface as on top. In Belyyreka, she found herself understood for who she was: a Drowned Girl, who had made her way to her real home, accepted by the river and its people. But even in Belyyreka, there are dangers, and trials, and Nadya would soon find herself fighting to keep hold of everything she had come to treasure.
THE CAPITAL OF DREAMS: A NOVEL by Heather O’Neill
Sofia Bottom lives in Elysia, a small country forgotten by Europe. But inside its borders, the old myths of trees that come alive and faeries who live among their roots have given way to an explosion of the arts and the consolations of philosophy. From the clarinetists to the cabaret singers, no artist is as revered as Sofia’s brilliant mother, the writer Clara Bottom. How can fourteen-year-old Sofia, with her tin ear and enduring love of ancient myths, ever hope to win her mother’s love? When the country’s greatest enemy invades, and the Capital is under threat, Clara turns to her daughter to smuggle her new manuscript to safety on the last train evacuating children from the city. But when the train draws to a suspicious halt in the middle of a forest, Sofia is forced to run for her life and loses her mother’s most prized possession. Frightened and alone in a country at war, Sofia must find a way to reclaim what she has lost. On an epic journey through woods and razed towns, colliding with soldiers, survivors, and other lost children, Sofia must make the choice between kindness and her own survival.
THE DRYAD STORM by Laurie Forest
Who can survive the Shadow storm? Black Witch of prophecy Elloren Gardner Grey has unleashed her powers and embraced her legacy as a Dryad and guardian of the Forest. But the losses—of life, of love—have been almost too great to withstand as the Shadow continues to devour the world. With only a tattered shred of hope remaining, the Bearers of the Wand of Myth must battle their way back to each other to mount a final stand. But Elloren and her allies are not only facing Mage Vogel’s advancing forces—the armies of the Eastern Realm will stop at nothing to see the Black Witch struck down. With Elloren’s bonded mate prophesied to kill her, Shadow demons rising, and the ties between allies unraveling, can this fracturing world unite to face down the coming storm?
IN LOVE AND DEATH by Aldrea Alien
VS Note: MM Romantasy
In one day, Dylan’s whole life was destroyed. In one night, he may have found the beginnings of a new one. Still grappling with the loss of his home, Dylan has no choice but to head for Wintervale. His one solace is in travelling the same direction taken by the enemy. But the truth behind the attack on the spellster tower suggests things aren’t as clear-cut and the enemy may well be closer than they thought. Crossing the kingdom also means remaining in the presence of Tracker, the King’s Hound who Dylan’s repressed desire refuses to let out of his head. The man’s gentle protectiveness, coupled with his flirting, certainly doesn’t help. It taunts him with ideas of the night they shared in the tower becoming something more, a thought that is no less ridiculous than remaining unleashed. After all, it’s a hound’s job to escort or kill spellsters. They do not disobey orders. They do not falter. And they do not fall. Especially not in love. AmazonKU
IMMORTAL by Sue Lynn Tan
The young heir to a mortal crown, Liyen ascends a precarious throne when her grandfather dies, vowing to end her kingdom’s obligation to the immortals and take vengeance against those she feels responsible for his death. When she is summoned to the Immortal Realm, she seizes the opportunity to learn their secrets and to form a tenuous alliance to safeguard her people, all with the one she should fear and mistrust the most: the ruthless God of War. As they are drawn together, a treacherous attraction ignites between them—one she has to resist, to not endanger all she is fighting for. But with darker forces closing in around them, and her kingdom plunged into peril, Liyen must risk everything to save her people from an unspeakable fate, even if it means forging a dangerous bond with the immortal… even if it means losing her heart.
MOTHER OF ROME by Lauren J A Bear
The names Romulus and Remus may be immortalized in map and stone and chronicle, but their mother exists only as a preface to her sons’ journey, the princess turned oath-breaking priestess, condemned to death alongside her children. But she did not die; she survived. And so does her story.
Beautiful, royal, rich: Rhea has it all—until her father loses his kingdom in a treacherous coup, and she is sent to the order of the Vestal Virgins to ensure she will never produce an heir. Except when mortals scheme, gods laugh. Rhea becomes pregnant, and human society turns against her. Abandoned, ostracized, and facing the gravest punishment, Rhea forges a dangerous deal with the divine, one that will forever change the trajectory of her life…and her beloved land. To save her sons and reclaim their birthright, Rhea must summon nature’s mightiest force – a mother’s love – and fight. All roads may lead to Rome, but they began with Rhea Silvia.
A SEA OF UNSPOKEN THINGS: A NOVEL by Adrienne Young
James and Johnny Golden were once inseparable. For as long as she can remember, James shared an almost supernatural connection with her twin brother, Johnny, that went beyond intuition—she could feel what he was feeling. So, when Johnny is killed in a tragic accident, James knows before her phone even rings that her brother is gone and that she’s alone—truly alone—for the first time in her life. When James arrives in the secluded town of Six Rivers, California, to settle her brother’s affairs, she’s forced to revisit the ominous events of their shared past and finally face Micah, the only other person who knows their secrets—and the only man she has ever loved. But as James delves deeper into Johnny’s world, she realizes that their unique connection hasn’t completely vanished. The more she immerses herself in his life, the more questions she has about the brother she thought she knew. Johnny was hiding something, and he’s not the only one. The deeper she digs, the more she is compelled to unravel the truth behind the days leading up to Johnny’s death. Ultimately, James must decide which truths should come to light, and which are better left buried forever.
ATOP THE TREES, BENEATH THE MOUNTAINS (UPON HER DIVINE BODY BOOK ONE) by SM Reine
VS Note: MM fantasy.
When he’s called to a distant tower, Esor an Amen believes he’s taking an ordinary teaching job. Instead, he finds a dangerous family with ancient secrets…and a dark lord obsessed with him. Lord Corvin stalks Esor through shadow and controls his every movement. Though Lord Corvin is set to marry a lady, he makes it clear there is only one prize he desires: Esor bound in his bed forever. The Dwarven Warlord approaches the port city. No army can stop him. He seeks a hostage as revenge, and he will not settle for less than Lord Corvin’s lover. But there is more to this pursuit than Lord Corvin will reveal. They will tear the world asunder for his heart.
THE STARLIGHT HEIR by Amalie Howard
“His Imperial Majesty King Zarek requests your presence as his esteemed guest.” When the gold-dusted court invitation arrives at Suraya Saab’s forge, she believes it’s a joke. Nobles might seek her skills as a bladesmith—one of few who can imbue her work with precious jadu, the last source of magic in the realm—but she has no qualifications as a potential bride for the crown prince. Still, the invitation is the chance at adventure, and the means to finally visit the capital city her late mother loved. But what awaits her in Kaldari is nothing she could have imagined—and fraught with danger. It’s not the crown prince, but his impossibly handsome, illegitimate half-brother, Roshan, who captures her interest…and her ire. The invitation isn’t a quest to find a suitable bride, but a veiled hunt for the Starkeeper—a girl rumored to hold the magic of the stars in her blood. And across the city, unrest is brewing between the noble houses and the rebel militia. When the rebels attack, Suraya and Roshan find themselves on the run, trying to deny their simmering attraction and the knowledge that Suraya herself might be the Starkeeper. But Roshan is guarding secrets of his own. And with no control over the power stirring within her, Suraya has drawn the attention of a dark god, an immortal whose interest might be the biggest threat of all.
WAY OF THE WOLF (MAGNETIC MAGIC BOOK ONE) by Lindsay Buroker
You can only escape your destiny for so long…It’s been more than twenty years since tragedy prompted Luna Valens to walk away from her pack. Scarred by her past, she’s done her best to lead a normal human life. Thanks to a potion that suppresses her magic, nobody around her has a clue that she’s a werewolf. Until…Her potion supplier disappears, her family reestablishes contact, and a mysterious werewolf with a metal detector and a penchant for calling her my lady saunters into her life. As if all that weren’t enough, someone from her past is trying to kill her. Someone dangerous. To survive and figure out what’s going on, Luna will have to once again embrace her power. But, after so long, will she be able to summon the wolf? AmazonKU
RITE OF BLOOD AND PATIENCE (HOUSE OF BLOOD AND ROSES BOOK FOUR) by Laura Greenwood
Beatrice never expected waiting for her wedding was going to be hard. Beatrice thought that learning how court politics worked was hard before, but now she’s discovering what it means to be a future princess, while juggling living with her brother’s new wife, and trying to build a relationship with Linc, she realises she’s only just scratched the surface. Rite Of Blood And Patience is book four of House Of Blood And Roses. It is a fantasy romance series full of vampires, court intrigue, and a slow burn hidden identity arranged marriage m/f romance.
WHERE THERE’S SMOKE: MM PNR (ELEMENTALLY YOURS BOOK FOUR) by F N Manning
When fire meets water, can love extinguish the turmoil? Argyle is more familiar with schools of fish than a college education. Half-water nymph and half-human, Argyle is building a life on land for the first time at age 42, which includes taking classes in order to help others with his magic. But when his studies hit rough waters, he partners with an irresistibly hot fire mage for tutoring. Samson knows how to bring the heat. The 26-year-old fire caster seems interested in Argyle despite their age difference and he’s quick to flirt, but the man has trouble opening up about his own magical issues. And while the chemistry between them is undeniable, their fire and water powers clash, creating only smoke. Just as their bond begins to blossom, trouble brews under the surface in Argyle’s seaside home. Cruel magic poisons the water and threatens Argyle’s family. Argyle and Samson may be the key to combating the damage, if they can find a way to unite their conflicting elements. Will their connection save everyone, or will it all go up in smoke? AmazonKU
HOWLING WITH WOLVES (JAMES PACK BOOK NINE) by Lacey Thorn
Emma…Starved and beaten by my father, I was sure death was close. Then a rescue was followed quickly by loss. I’m taken away and tossed at the feet of the James Pack. One brother dead. One brother missing. One brother I never knew existed. None of those things dampen the need that fills me when I’m confronted with two males who both have me screaming one word. Mine. Anthony…
I knew she was mine the moment she appeared. Her scent wrapped around me, calling my wolf. Mate. I’d protect her, avenge her, and never allow her to be hurt again. Donovan…She called to the soul of my wolf. Every bruise and mark awoke a primal force within me. I’d prove my worth as a mate by spilling the blood of all who’d harmed her.
KINGDOM OF FAEWOOD (FAE OF WOODLANDS & WILD BOOK ONE) by Krista Street
On the Silten continent, I’m the only fae who can walk the Veiled Between. My rare power is immense and dangerous, so the authorities have entrusted me to my guardian who controls my potent magic with an enchanted device. To avoid the device’s searing punishment, I submit to a dutiful life. Until one terrifying night everything changes. I’m taken captive by the ruthless Dark Raider—an outlaw wanted in all four kingdoms, who hides behind a mask, and has a body created for sin. But the Raider whispers a promise I can’t resist—use my magic to find who he seeks, and he’ll obliterate my chains.
Finally, the freedom I’ve craved is within my reach. Yet finding who he hunts plunges me into a game of deceit among the kingdoms. After uncovering truths I was never meant to know, I’m caught in a web of betrayal, and if I can’t find a way to break free, I’ll have simply traded one imprisonment for another. AmazonKU
SLEIGHBELLS WITH SATYRS: GREETINGS FROM MONSTER TOWN by Evangeline Priest
Sleighbells with Satyrs is a sweet yet spicy novella set in the Obsidian Rift universe. It’s part of GREETINGS FROM MONSTER TOWN, a multi-author, small town, monster romance series. Each story can be read as a stand-alone romance. AmazonKU
TAKEN TO THE DEADLANDS (STOLEN DEMON BRIDES BOOK ONE) by Ella Mae
From Elle Mae comes a spicy sapphic novella series where super-powered humans are kidnapped and sold at demon auctions. Who knew faking seeing ghosts could send me straight to hell? Literally. One moment I was in my shop, minding my business, and the next a crazy winged lady knocked me out and the next time I woke up, I was in the demon realm. Turns out, humans with special abilities are highly valued… because they taste better. When they forced me out on that stage, I was prepared to be eaten. What I didn’t prepare for was a hot yet exceedingly annoying demon to buy me. She says she wants help and needs my powers to do so… but what happens when she finds out it’s all a lie? AmazonKU
BETTER LUCK HEX TIME (MOONSTONE BAY COZY MYSTERY BOOK 15) by Amanda M Lee
Moonstone Bay is in a tizzy. Not only has a new village been discovered—it was hidden by magic for hundreds of years—but family members long thought dead are back and infiltrating lives that had changed in their absence. It is not all smooth sailing. Hadley Hunter is trying to keep things under wraps but she’s as excited to explore the village as anybody. There’s just one little problem. How did a body make it into the village when it was magically warded to keep people out?
A local shifter is dead and Hadley and her merry band of paranormal powerhouses are on the case. She thought the village had given up all of its mysteries. What if she was wrong, though? Hadley’s dreams are being haunted, her future uncertain, her friends in turmoil. Is it an old enemy coming back, or is someone new—someone terrible—on the horizon? Hadley is about to find out. She’s not going to want to hear the answer. Nobody is. AmazonKU AB
FERRETING OUT THE SHADOWVEIL AMULET (DAME OF THE MIDNIGHT RELICS BOOK SIX) by Brenda Trim
The day started with what I’d call an average “Save the Trees” episode—except these trees come with their own dark, twisty secrets etched into their bark. So here I am, Nylah, part-time relic hunter, full-time sarcasm wielder, knee-deep in ashes trying to figure out why magical runes are decorating my wildfire. My partner-in-crime, Kaiya, and I are no strangers to the supernatural, but let’s just say it’s not every day your average wildfire doubles as a rune-inscribed puzzle box. Cue the magical link to Aeira, our resident Fae and elemental whiz, because clearly, this is above my pay grade. While she’s usually good for a spell or six to clear things up, today’s advice is more “watch out for dark magic” than “here’s how to extinguish enchanted fires.” Super helpful, right? As we dodge flaming branches and smoke thicker than the plot of this mystery, we’re piecing together clues that suggest something—or someone—with a flair for the dramatic and a desire for destruction is toying with us. And not in the fun, “let’s play a game of magical hide and seek” kind of way. So here’s the deal: stick with me through a tale of fire, magic, and family drama as thick as the smoke surrounding Asheville. We’ve got runes, relics, and a possible supernatural arsonist on our hands. Just grab a frosty beverage first; it’s going to be a hot one. AmazonKU
MERRY IN MOONVALE (MOONVALE MATCHES BOOK THREE) by Hailey Blackwood
A holiday novella set in the charming, magical town of Moonvale. Enjoy another glimpse into the lives of the characters we know and love. Sugar, spice, and everything nice (and also baby dragons). With Merry Day right around the corner, the folk of Moonvale are preparing for the holiday while hoping to avoid any more magical mishaps—especially because magic has finally returned to the realm, throwing everyone off-kilter. Ciders are flowing, pastries are baking, and gifts are being prepared. But Kizzi brought three elusive dragon eggs to town, and miraculously, they’re hatching. Can Kizzi and her best friend Fiella keep the dragons contained and save the town from destruction, or will Merry Day be ruined? Merry in Moonvale is a Moonvale Matches novella that takes place after the events of Love Letters & Thirst Tonics and Cauldrons & Cat Tails. AmazonKU
FROSTBITE, LOVEBITE (HARPER VALLEY WITCH BOOK TWO) by Megan Derr
VS Note: MM PNR
With Valentine’s Day approaching, Match is looking forward to being a mushy, romantic cliché with the boyfriend of his dreams. The fight to get his pay increased hasn’t been going well, and he’s long fed up with the bitter cold of winter, but snuggling with Ronan after a day spent picking herbs and flowers is pretty good compensation. Until he returns to his apartment only to find an eviction notice, despite having done nothing to merit it—and then the town is struck by a deadly Jack Frost, and the Guard goes to work in earnest to stop it. But when he stops at shop after shop for help, for food, as he works through the day and night, Match is turned away and thrown out by people he thought were his friends.
DARK HOPE (A CARPATHIAN NOVEL 38) by Christine Feehan
Silke Vriese Reinders knows a war is coming. The demon slayer has seen it over and over again in the cards—and the battle won’t just be for the survival of her remote village, but for all mankind. Silke knows the only way to win will be with the help of the Carpathians. A fact that fills her with trepidation, as she is fated to be the lifemate to one of the ancient supernatural warriors—bound to a complete stranger and responsible for his soul. One of the oldest, most dangerous Carpathians, Benedek Kovak is more beast than man. Locked away for centuries, the only thing that has stopped him from becoming one of the monsters he’s sworn to defeat is the thought of his lifemate. When Benedek senses the impending danger, he sets out to find her before it’s too late. But their enemy has laid a trap that pushes him closer to turning than ever before. For so long Benedek has felt nothing. Now, some dark art is compelling him to indulge in cravings he thought long buried. He has no hope that anyone can restore what’s left of his tainted soul, but Silke is nothing like he imagined. Perhaps she’s strong enough to fight back the darkness. Perhaps together they can defeat an adversary hell bent on destroying them all.
THE FIRST CURSE IS THE DEEPEST (A RETURN TO MAGIC COZY MYSTERY BOOK EIGHT) by Lily Harper Hart
When a young girl goes missing on the way to her bus, Maddie Graves-Winters goes searching and finds the sort of mystery she never wanted to uncover. The girl, crying and shaking and talking about a monster, is okay when Maddie finds her. What they discover with the girl isn’t, however. When Maddie and her husband Nick were in high school, three teenagers went missing. Everybody assumed they fled to Detroit for some fun and never came back, but it turns out, they never left Blackstone Bay. The new case seems to coincide with the old case but nobody can figure out how. Even when Maddie calls in her friend Ivy Morgan to help, there are more questions than answers. Blackstone Bay always felt like a safe place to live. Now Maddie isn’t certain. On top of that, her son is having dreams where he’s lost in dark woods. They’re the same dreams Maddie is having. The same monsters haunting them both. When the unthinkable happens and another girl goes missing, the clock starts ticking. Can Maddie save the day, or will the past ruin the present all over again? AmazonKU AB
BULLY ALPHA’S SECRET BABY (STARFIRE HOLLOW ALPHAS BOOK ONE) by Lyra Atlas
My brother’s best friend was my tormentor…and impregnated me with his secret baby girl…He bullied me for being a fat outcast, and made a bet to take my virginity. Years later, he’s the Alpha. When he hears I’m a psychic witch, he claims me back. He forces me to become his mate…not knowing that he’s my secret baby’s daddy…He used to call me fat, socially awkward, and physically weak. I resent him for how brutally he took me, then rejected me. I resent my heart for falling for him. Everyone knows that relationships between Alphas and shiftless outcasts like me are forbidden. Yet he forces me into a mating ritual with him, and I have no choice but to obey. He’s rich and arrogant, and used to getting what he wants. So when he wants it, my body spreads itself helplessly out on the mattress for him. When he wants it, my plus-size curves expose themselves, to be taken advantage of by him. But when he finds out my baby girl is his, will he claim us as his little family? Or will the Alpha reject his mate again? AmazonKU
BRING ON THE BROCCOLI: REAL WEREWOLVES DON’T EAT MEAT 7 by Karenna Colcroft
VS Note: MM PNR.
Finally back in Massachusetts, vegan werewolf Kyle Slidell hopes for a peaceful life with his mate, Anax Tobias Rogan. But the pressure of ruling all werewolves in the United States is getting to Tobias. Kyle worries that the gentle, compassionate man he fell in love with is becoming like the previous Anax: a power-mad ruler who is all too eager to kill. An old friend comes to Tobias for help in rescuing his mate from an abusive Alpha. As the extent of the Alpha’s crimes comes to light and the Alpha flees, Tobias sentences him to death. And he seems all too eager to carry out the sentence. As they and their guards search for the fugitive Alpha, Kyle will do anything to ensure that the power within Tobias doesn’t take control—including becoming the Anax’s enforcer. AmazonKU
THE VENGEANCE OF ALARI: A REALMS OF ELSWYTH STANDALONE by Willow Asteria
The sea isn’t always bluer on the other side.When Calliope seeks out the truth about the history of the royal family of the mer, she learns she can transform into a human. She travels through a portal to the human realm of Elswyth, leaving behind her life as a princess. On the other side of the portal, she is greeted by her long lost uncle, Arik. Her mother kept everything about him a secret, so she is surprised when her uncle steals her magic and leaves her to die. With the return of The Delmari, a dangerous sea monster, Killian Darksea travels to the island where it all began to finish what his grandfather started. He is shocked to find a woman stranded on the island that the monster claims as his own. The two quickly realize they have more in common than expected—specifically, they discover that their enemy is one in the same. Calliope teams up with the Darksea pirates to get vengeance on the man who stole everything from her. When her uncle conjures a storm and threatens to drown the world, will the little mermaid and the pirate Captain be able to stop the rains before it is too late? AmazonKU
DARK HOURS by Linda Mooney
After eliminating the ruling family of Noranye, Gola’s next and true target for revenge is the dead king’s commander of the Royal Guard, Centurion Kayge d’Bayar. However, she doesn’t want to outright kill him. No, the witch’s plan is to utterly destroy him mentally and emotionally by going after the one true love of his life, Emers Ammin of Deccatar. And she will use every dark power at her disposal to do so. But first she must find where the newly married couple has escaped to, and she doesn’t care who she has to torture to get that information, even if it is the priest who married them.
FORGIVING MY CHUCHUNYA (SNUGGLING UNDER SNOW DRIFTS BOOK FIVE) by Marilyn Barr
Hannah – I’m trapped in a horror movie and I’m not ‘final girl’ material. Blame Mercury retrograde, but against my better judgment, I took a position as a traveling nanny—the Canadian Arctic can’t be too cold in the summer, right? Not even my tarot cards could predict my employer would book the cheapest, shadiest tour operation to guide us. Our buses now rust on the bottom of the Arctic Ocean and my rescuer refuses to return me to the group. Did I mention he’s disguised as a yeti? Yeah, he’s eccentric but there isn’t another soul for miles, so I’m stuck with my warm and fuzzy companion. Gleb – Kidnapping, chasing, and hoarding our mates are ingrained in Chuchunya culture. The clan leaders support males who claim human women as mates. However, when I drag Hannah from the freezing ocean’s depths and nurse her to health, the leaders declare I must return her to her pleasure mate or face shunning. She’s my dushevnayasvyaz and belongs in my home, not with a human who can’t protect her from the dangers of the Tundra. I’ll never give her up, so we are shunned…alone under the permafrost…with her pleasure mate at the bottom of the ocean where I left him. Will Hannah and Gleb survive without the support of the Chuchunya clan, or will his primitive lifestyle break her spirit? Will their dushevnayasvyaz hold them together when Hannah discovers what happened to her boyfriend, Jack? AmazonKU
HOW TO HACK A HELLHOUND (HELLHOUNDS OF PARADISE FALLS BOOK TWO) by Shannon Mae
VS note: MM PNR.
Quinton – Getting kidnapped and held hostage in a human trafficker’s basement was not on my bingo card. Getting rescued by a paranormal being was also not on my bingo card. (Apparently I needed to trade in bingo cards.) The guy who took me may be dead, but I know there are more people behind the operation, and I plan to shut it down. If I need to get the help of one of the creepy glowing eyed dudes to do it, I will. It turns out Liam is incredibly sexy and really good with technology, too. He may be great at hacking into computers, but I’m determined to hack my way into his life. Liam – Ever since I looked into the feisty human that Dexter rescued from a basement, I’ve been a little… obsessed. Is it wrong that I watch him all the time and hack into all his technology? I’m just trying to keep him safe. After all, he’s sticking his nose into some troubling areas, and I can’t deal with the thought of him getting taken again. Of course I offer to help him when I discover his mission to take down a trafficking ring, although my motives aren’t exactly pure. The little human attracts me in a way that I can’t explain, and my hellhound thinks he’s mine, whether he wants to be or not. AmazonKU
BOUND TO THE ORC WARRIOR (BRIDES OF THE MOON BLADE CLAN BOOK FIVE) by Krista Luna
My new witch powers tether me to the grumpy orc. I can’t get more than twenty feet away from him! When I storm out of my ex’s engagement party, a meddling goddess whisks me away to Faerie and marries me to a massive grump of an orc. As if that’s not enough, I can’t leave his side without my teleportation magic throwing me straight back into his arms! I dreamed of leaving my small town and traveling, but I never imagined anything like this. I feel like I landed in one of the books I love, with fated mates and close proximity dialed up to eleven. Wranth’s gorgeously muscled body and exciting air of warrior prowess sure don’t hurt any either. Then there’s his swoon-worthy vow to protect me. I’m supposed to reopen the doors of Faerie and return magic to Earth—if enemies don’t stop me first. It’ll also break the tether and allow me to go home to friends and family. But the longer I’m with Wranth, the harder it is to picture life without him. AmazonKU
BETRAYED MATE (REJECTED FATE TRILOGY BOOK ONE) by Jen L Grey
My fated mate betrayed me, leaving me broken and alone. As the future second-in-command of my pack, my destiny was clear—until the leader of a rival pack rejected our bond, shattering my heart and destroying my world. But his cruelty didn’t stop there. He unleashed a brutal attack, slaughtering everyone I loved. Barely escaping with my sister, we were hunted, wounded, and desperate. Swept into a raging river, I thought death was inevitable—until Ryker, a dangerously sexy shifter cloaked in shadows, pulled me from the water. Ryker isn’t my savior. He plans to leave me broken and vulnerable, but his pack intervenes, offering protection and a promise to help me find my sister. Yet Ryker’s ruthless nature and untamed power terrify me as much as they captivate me. As secrets unravel and our connection deepens, I realize our bond could destroy us. To survive, I must risk everything, including my heart, and do the one thing I swore I never would—trust Ryker, even if it means confronting the darkness within us both. AmazonKU
A SECRET CRUSH VALENTINE’S (HOLIDAY SHIFTERS OF FROST MOUNTAIN) by Lisa Daniels and Scarlett Stone
Escaping death twice in sixteen years? Now, that’s real luck. Then again, it means I’m accident-prone.
Not exactly the type of gal you’d ask to the Valentine’s Day dance. I just wish my high school crush had asked me…Before we fell through the ice and he disappeared forever. Was I a goner when my plane crashed on Frost Mountain sixteen years later? Nope. Bumping into him was the real shocker. This sizzling dragon shifter can’t possibly be the same guy I lost in high school…Except it is. He’s bigger, hotter, darker. A real survivor. But crashing on Frost Mountain couldn’t possibly have been good luck…Valentine’s Day is approaching, and once again, we’re on thin ice. The Collectors are everywhere. They’re ruthless marauders who steal rare items and kidnap creatures on the mountain. And they’ve got a new target…ME. AmazonKU
HOW TO RESCUE YOUR SURPRISE BABY (CLOSET BABY CHRONICLES BOOK EIGHT) by Anna Wineheart
VS Note: MM MPREG PNR.
Telos has a secret he’s taking to his grave. Instead of the small, vulnerable men he’s supposed to want, he can’t stop thinking about a certain broad-shouldered shifter in his alpha friend group. The man he’s on a rescue mission with. Of course, Mav hates his guts. Mav scoffs at Telos’ dinosaur forms; he doesn’t catch on when Telos flirts with him. He’s annoying and aggravating, and he’s totally Telos’ type. F*ck his life, right? When an old hookup calls Telos to tell him he’s a dad, and that his new baby has just been kidnapped, everything gets more complicated. Why is Mav looking at him strangely? Why is Mav offering to help with the baby? It doesn’t make any sense. Telos is just falling deeper in love with him. And his heart is going to shatter by the end of this. AmazonKU
ASHES TO ASHES by Lexi Ostrow
One stolen kiss is all it will take to burn it all to ash. Ashe found herself chained to a demon, sold to pay off her stepmother’s debt. All she wants is her freedom, and there’s nothing she won’t do to get it. Including embrace the advice from an honest-to-goodness angel. Leviathan, Prince of Envy, wants only one thing – to be the envy of every subject in every realm. He’s realized he needs a wife to do it. With the angel’s magic transforming her, Ashe has one night to steal a kiss from Leviathan if she wants her freedom. That kiss won’t come easy, and both have to decide what they’re willing to burn to ash to achieve their goals. AmazonKU’
THE WAR WITH WINTER (SOLSTICE SHIELD BOOK FOUR) by Kacey Lee and Becky Tama
Trapped. Cold. Alone. We were meant to save Winter, and instead we lost him. Haru, Summer, Otto and I are doing everything we can to get him back, but I have my reservations. He may no longer know how to cook, but he smiles! I want him to remember me, but the pain of the past might not be worth. So, now I must choose, use Dr. Smith and get my Winter back or risk losing him and the seasons forever. AmazonKU
SPELLBOUND by Laurel Richards
A powerful spellcaster, Hex works as a field agent for the State Watchmen Occult Division. When a museum curator is murdered with fangs and claws, he’s sent to investigate. Local law enforcement is convinced that Sarah is the culprit. She’s a recently turned shifter and an employee of the museum who was seen arguing with the victim. Hex isn’t so sure she’s guilty, though, and not only because he’s captivated by her. Sarah is no ordinary shifter, and this is no ordinary case. A break-in at the museum, magic artifacts, and a trail of dead bodies point to something sinister. Hex and Sarah team up to hunt for a powerful relic and the people who will stop at nothing to get it.
WAITING FOR ETERNITY (LOCH & KEY SERIES BOOK TWO) by Alyson Root
VS Note: FF PNR.
Erin Hanson thought the hardest part was behind her…With Amelia by her side, Erin finally has a chance at the eternal love they once thought impossible. But as Erin’s thirtieth birthday approaches—and with it, the deadline for her transformation from human to vampire—the certainty of their future starts to unravel. Mysterious changes in Erin make her transformation dangerously unpredictable, threatening the life they’ve dreamed of sharing for eternity. Desperate for answers, Erin and Amelia travel to the shores of Ireland, seeking guidance from the only known couple to achieve a successful human-vampire bond. There, they stumble upon an ancient prophecy—a legend of a vampire who can restore sanity to the Fallen. Could Erin’s changes be tied to this myth? As they uncover secrets that could change everything they know, their journey may not only decide their happily ever after but also shape the future of both the human and vampire worlds. With tensions rising between both worlds, and enemies lurking in the shadows, Erin and Amelia must navigate a web of deception that could alter the fate of both species forever. But one major question looms: Is the world ready for what their bond might unleash? AmazonKU
PUPS AND POISON (VAMPIRE VETERINARY MYSTERY BOOK TWO) by Sedona Jade, Amy Stake and Sedona Ash
I’m ready to sink my fangs into this new mystery and do whatever it takes to solve it… as long as it doesn’t involve stakeouts. Everyone knows stakes and vampires just don’t mix. After hiring a new vet tech, things at Sunny Days Animal Clinic are running smoothly. Well, as smoothly as they can, considering the chaos our paranormal patients cause on a weekly basis. I was relieved to finally get a day off, and when Detective Ryder asked me to walk his adorable pup Benny, I was happy to do him a favor in exchange for puppy kisses. A visit to the new dog park seems like a wonderful way to spend the afternoon, but Benny proves he has the chops for detective work by uncovering a dead body. And it isn’t long before the poisoner proves they don’t plan to stop at just one murder. AmazonKU
TYR (SPEED DATING WITH THE DENIZENS OF THE UNDERWORLD) by Rebekah Ganiere
A battered heart. A fierce protector. A battle that could steal his soul. Tyr, Norse God of War, has spent the last thousand years trying to keep his emotions under tight control—because if he has a bad day, so does everyone else. But when an old friend comes to him for help, Tyr can’t help but promise to keep his friend’s daughter safe. Celeste is half-angel, half-demon, and has been taught to keep her psychic abilities to herself. But when her mom sells her to a drug dealer as payment for a debt, she finds herself on the wrong side of the man’s fist. As Celeste’s father goes to deal with his ex and her drug-dealing boss, Celeste is left in Tyr’s care. The problem is Celeste makes Tyr feel things he’s never felt in the eternity of his existence, and the longer she’s with him, the harder he fights to keep her safe from the man hunting her—and from himself. Will Tyr be able to protect his heart? Or is he doomed to fall for the enchanting Celeste?
STONE (GRIFFIN BROTHERS BOOK SIX) by Kathi S Barton
Stone Griffin thrives on order and purpose, balancing his life as an elementary school teacher with his ancient legacy as a wolf shifter. But when a chance encounter hurls him into the orbit of Sage Tigner, a fiercely independent woman on a reluctant rescue mission, his iron control begins to crack. Sage has no time for complications, especially ones that involve supernatural creatures and the secrets they keep. But as danger closes in and Stone’s protective instincts awaken, Sage discovers there’s more to life—and love—than she ever imagined. Bound by fate, Stone and Sage must learn to trust each other and the fate that binds them. Can a lone wolf find his mate and the courage to embrace his destiny? And can a woman who’s always stood alone accept that sometimes fate knows best?
Amazon NOTE: Not on Apple Books yet as of the day I checked Kobo
SPIDER DEMON’S KISS: DARK MM PNR (MAFIA ALPHA SIHIFTERS BOOK ONE) by Alex McAnders
VS Note: From DEC 21.
I never expected to get married, especially not to the deadliest man in the Sato clan—a creature who thrives on chaos and may already be plotting my demise. But when loyalty to my pack demands a sacrifice to unite our families and seize control of New York’s supernatural underworld, I have no choice. Kuroi Sato isn’t the silent assassin I expected. Instead, he’s a storm of disobedience, dangerously unpredictable, and too alluring for his own good. Born from a curse that nearly shattered his father’s empire, he’s a spider demon who needs structure, discipline, and a firm hand—mine.
Every whispered secret points to Kuroi spinning me as his next victim, but my instincts say otherwise. Beneath the chaos lies a man desperate for control, even as he fights to submit. Together, we’re a deadly combination—but will it destroy us both? In a world where loyalty is power and blood is currency, I’ll either tame Kuroi—or die tangled in his deadly web. AmazonKU
MIDNIGHT AUTO PARTS (THE BODY SHOP BOOK THREE) by Hailey Edwards
FAE RECKONING (ROYALS OF EMBERMERE BOOK FIVE) by Lucia AshtaDefeat the queen and reclaim the realm—or all is lost forever. Despite beating the queen at her own wicked game and completing the Fae Heir Trials, the tyrant refuses to hand over the crown. Instead, she claims she’ll rule forever. Using corrupt blood magic, she’s made herself immortal. As true mates, Elowyn and Rush are supposed to be in this fight together. But the queen has stolen Rush’s memory. When she needs him most, Elowyn can no longer rely on the warrior drake who’d do anything to protect her. With the queen in pursuit, Elowyn has no choice but to run, abandoning him to the queen’s evil clutches. Any hope for the salvation of their world falls squarely on Elowyn’s shoulders. She is the true heir to the royal throne, daughter of the rightful queen. She’s been chosen by the dragons themselves for a grand destiny. Her friends have come to see her as their realm’s only hope. But Elowyn’s destiny has been hidden from her all her life, and now she must master the magic she should have learned as a child when there’s no one to teach her. If she doesn’t, her mate bond will be destroyed, and the friends and dragons she’s sworn to save will all die. The Mirror World itself will fall to eternal darkness. The queen has made a single, fatal mistake, however. She believes she’s already won. While Elowyn wasn’t learning to use her magic, she was learning how to fight—and how to win. The Fae Heir Trials might have ended, but the battle for the Mirror World has only just begun. AmazonKU
FROSTING AND FAIRIES (SUGAR SNACK WITCH MYSTERIES BOOK SEVEN) by Danielle GarrettA romance book festival comes to Winterspell, but not everyone is feeling the love. Small-town journalism isn’t exactly a thrill ride. Between PTA meetings and bake sale bulletins, I was drowning in monotony. But when I begged my editor for a juicier assignment, I should’ve been careful what I wished for. Enter the Summer Lovin’ Book Festival. BOGO deals on paperbacks with a side of beefcake, as five hunky models vie to become the next Captain Riker Bones, the shirtless swashbuckler adorning Grandma Rose’s favorite bodice-rippers. Sure, a little eye candy never hurt anyone, but ten minutes of watching grown women cry over washboard abs has me wishing I’d volunteered to write up the waste management ordinances instead. But when one of our would-be pirates turns up dead in his hotel room, my puff piece transforms into a full-blown murder mystery. And the plot thickens faster than my family’s famous buttercream when a poison-laced cupcake from Sugar Shack is found at the scene. Now I’m racing against time to catch a killer, clear my family’s name, and keep Grandma Rose from sailing into the sunset with one of the wannabe pirates. Someone pass the rum. AmazonKU
AN UNWITTING BARGAIN by Grae Bryan
VS Note: MM PNR.
Never give your name. Never accept a gift or favor. Never eat the food of the realm. Benny is having the best summer ever. He’s made a new friend, and now he’s getting an extended vacation at a private island. And sure, his buddy didn’t ask Benny’s permission before taking him there, but what could be so bad about exclusive sandy beaches and a free stay in a fancy villa? Helio is having the worst time of his life. Here he’s gone to all the trouble of kidnapping a human to the fae realm, and the man doesn’t even have the decency to be afraid. Benny’s broken all the rules, and Helio has a right to keep him, but his prey doesn’t even realize he’s been captured. Is this human messing with Helio, or is it truly possible for one man to be so damned oblivious? An Unwitting Bargain is a 15K novella featuring an oblivious himbo human and the morally gray fae he’s accidentally driving a wee bit mad. There’s a kidnapping that goes unnoticed, a magical villa with a crush, and an extremely wholesome human who just wants to make his new friend happy. Amazon
THE PACK’S DOCTOR by Cooper
Yara Ellis is a medical student, hiding in a human university while she studies to become a doctor. Unlike most students, Yara is majoring in human medicine, veterinary medicine, and minoring in zoology. Since the packs are constantly at war, she knows that there are never enough doctors to help injured pack members. She’s been on her own for several years, escaping from her previous pack and making her own way in the world, hoping to one day return to her roots and become the premier doctor of the packs. Warren Hill is an Alpha, caught up in the constant wars that abound between the packs and the battles that are never-ending. He’s a young Alpha, strong and powerful, but because of the constant fighting between the packs, he’s never been able to find his mate. One day when Yara is letting her wolf run, she comes across Alpha Warren, caught in a bear trap. She’s heard of this, packs leaving traps so that other pack’s members will get caught and either die a slow death or are easily killed. Warren is in his wolf form, unable to shift without ripping his leg off. Yara carefully springs the trap, releasing him from his metal capture. However, Warren recognizes her as his mate and when his pack arrives, he’s unwilling to leave her behind. Yara doesn’t want to return to Warren’s pack but is unable to fight against the Alpha. When she hears that the one who desperately wants her, the one she ran to get away from, is now Alpha of his pack, she realizes that the safest place for her may be with Alpha Warren, even if he is her mate and even if he is unwilling to ever let her go.
POWER OF DRAKEN (FATED TO THE DRAKEN RIDERS BOOK ONE) by Alex Lidell
ROWAN – I’m an alchemist, not a soldier. But when your mother is an ambitious war hero and your rare magic is the key to defending the kingdom from draken-riding fae, you don’t get a choice. So here I am—gritting my teeth through brutal drills, hiding the growing dizzy spells, and wondering how much more my defective body can take before it breaks. Then the three most powerful men claim me for their squad, and my world tilts. Kai, Kyrian and Logan are gorgeous, cold, and far too dangerous. Their every glance is a challenge, every touch sparks heat I can’t ignore. It feels like fate is pulling us together—whether I’m ready or not. But the trio hides dangerous secrets. They are fae. Enemy agents sent to steal my magic and tear apart all I’ve swore to protect… and I may already be too deep to escape. AmazonKU
THE WITCHY WOOD AND THE WYRDLY WISE (WONKY INN BOOK 19) by Jeannie Wycherly
Lawks a lordy! Whittlecombe’s villagers have found an anonymous corpse on the village green!
They can’t talk about anything else. Well … apart from rumours of sightings of strange antlered creatures roaming the countryside at night, that is. They point their fingers at Whittle Inn and mutter under their breath about witches and witchcraft. Meanwhile Alfhild Daemonne, our favourite wonky witch, has her hands full. Her inn is full to bursting and something odd is happening in Speckled Wood. It’s weird, it’s witchy and it’s definitely wonky! AmazonKU
TAKEN BY THE FAERIE (TAKEN 8) by Megan Slayer
Thaddeus Maguire is a vampire. He can’t remember the last time he felt young, vibrant and alive. He’s made choices he regrets, but when one of those mistakes comes back to haunt him, he’s forced to face his past. The only place a hungry, beaten vampire can heal and recharge is the best sanctuary for anyone paranormal. Eerie. When he forces himself through a portal to his hometown, he lands at the feet of the most beautiful flame-red haired Faerie he’s ever seen. The moment he looks up at Tasia, he’s in love. But who could love a broken vampire? Tasia isn’t afraid of the damaged vampire, and she’s determined to make him see he’s more than his mistakes. Can they outrun his past and find a future before his biggest mistake destroys them? Love is possible when you’ve been taken by the Faerie.
STORM’S MISTAKE (NO WOLVES ROAD BOOK TWO) by Sam Crescent
Lisa was never going to forgive him. After falling in love with an Alpha, giving herself to him, and seeing a future with him, Lisa had her heart crushed. He was only using her. She was not a wolf, so she wasn’t good enough to be his mate. Breaking up with him, was the only thing to do. Shadow wasn’t ready to end things with her. From the moment he first saw the human, he knew he wanted her. What he didn’t expect was to fall hard and fast. But she’s no wolf. She can never be his mate. Then why can’t be bear the thought of losing her? His mate was supposed to be another wolf. But Lisa did something to him, and now he cannot stop thinking about her. He has to do something to win her back, to gain back her trust. When he finds out she is pregnant with his child, he knows this is the only chance he is going to get to make things right. Lisa never intends to forgive Shadow. Being around him, day after day, it gets harder to keep him at arm’s length. And the truth is, does she really want to? What harm is there in forgiving?
BLAZING REACTIONS (MATCHMAKER’S BOOK CLUB BOOK SEVEN) by Milly Taiden
When Dr. Asher Andrews—a brilliant but gravely ill scientist—risks everything on a dangerous lab experiment, she never expects her boss to become her mate. Now that Asher’s DNA has mutated, she’s gone from quietly dying to suddenly burning up with attraction for the one man who she’s tried to keep at arm’s length. Balancing her failing dragon form and the sizzling desire tethering her to him is tough enough—especially when he’s a drop-dead gorgeous billionaire dragon shifter who’s used to calling the shots. Talon Draker has it all: wealth, power, and the kind of commanding aura that makes everyone take notice. Leading an ancient dragon clan and protecting its secrets would be simpler if his latest biotech acquisition hadn’t landed him face-to-face with a no-nonsense scientist who’s not about to let a life-threatening condition slow her down. Now, Talon’s grumpy dragon is obsessed with Asher—and as the heat between them boils over, keeping things purely professional becomes impossible. Thrown into a whirlwind of betrayal, and snarky banter that could spark a forest fire, Asher and Talon must unite to stop Talon’s treacherous brother from seizing Asher’s newly altered DNA. Between her sassy comebacks, his overprotective alpha instincts, and a world on the brink of upheaval, their chemistry is impossible to ignore—and so is the mate bond forging between them. Can a determined scientist and a fiercely possessive dragon shifter forge a future under the weight of modern dangers, or will the secrets of Asher’s transformation scorch their chance at a happily ever after? AmazonKU
THE BLACKSMITH IN MY TAVERN: TALES OF BLEAKNESS (COVETED PREY BOOK 16) by L V LaneI’ve been in love with the local blacksmith for as long as I can remember. With his big, capable hands and acres of shoulders that I can’t help but admire. Only he’s older and a widower. To him, I am nothing but a too-young, too-bold tavern wench. He has rejected my every advance. But his eyes tell a different story. No matter, I’m cursed to be stubborn. I’m determined to claim my blacksmith and his heart, whatever it takes. The Blacksmith in My Tavern is a short story that follows the HEA of Betsy and Heath, whom we first met in The Wolf in My Tavern. AmazonKU
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IFTED TO THE FROST KING: A MONSTROUS HOLIDAY SERIES BOOK ONE by Charlotte Swan
VS note: From DEC 24.
Dove Kline has been preparing for this day since the moment she turned twenty-five: the day she and the other unmarried people her age are left out in the freezing snow to await him. The Frost King. The last time he took a human tribute from their small provincial town has been lost to time. Yet this barbaric tradition remains in the hopes that the harsh winters that plague their land will finally be lifted. Dove expects this offering to be like all the others, and she’ll return to her loving mother and sister before the sun sets. Those hopes are quickly dashed when he appears. The Frost King is a legend—a monster that lurks in the deepest, darkest parts of her nightmares. Yet, the figure before her, atop a magnificent white horse, is alluring. Numb from the cold and the shock of seeing such a creature, Dove is powerless to resist as The Frost King breaks from tradition and claims her. Together, they ride away from all she’s ever known and cross over the cursed Frost Mountains. There, Dove learns there may be more to The Frost King than meets the eye. One minute, he is hot, burning with such unbridled intensity for her—only to turn cold the next—as if two different males exist within him. Locked inside his castle, Dove must uncover the secrets he holds dear if she ever wishes to leave this place. An ancient curse. A burning cold. A temptation he shouldn’t give into. This human is different from all the others he’s seen over the centuries. She tempts the parts of him that remember the male he once was—not the beast he’s been transformed into. With time quickly running out, she may be his last possible chance at salvation. Will she succumb to their burning passion and help thaw his frozen heart? Or will the deadly curse turn their fledgling bond into ice? AmazonKU
A SNOWSTORM AND A STRONGHORN (EVERSHIFT HAVEN BOOK FOUR) by Aurelia Skye and Kit Tunstall
I, Fiona MacLean, am a lost soul trying to find my way—and I never expected to stumble into a magical town or into the arms of a seven-foot-tall Minotaur. After my mother’s death, I set off on a road trip through Montana, looking for…something. I didn’t know what until a freak snowstorm caused my car to crash and led me straight to Bram Stonehorn. He’s a gentle giant with the face of a bull, the patience of a saint, and the ability to make me question everything I thought I wanted in life.
Trapped together in his cozy cabin while the blizzard rages outside, Bram teaches me survival skills, wins at chess every time, and slowly chips away at the walls I’ve built around my heart, but when the storm clears and I’m introduced to Evershift Haven—a hidden town full of magic and chaos—I have a choice to make. Do I leave behind the enchanting world I’ve discovered and the Minotaur who’s already claimed my heart? Or do I embrace the magic, mayhem, and love that Evershift Haven has to offer? AmazonKU
THE BOOK OF NAMES by Alex J Hodson and C W Mercedes
When Cassidy Ashwood is nearly killed by werewolves on a full moon, but mysteriously spared, her life takes a turn. Suddenly, Cameron Adolpha, the CEO of the company Cassidy works for, begins to show interest in both her and the crescent moon birthmark on her wrist. While she is drawn to Cameron, her involvement with him could jeopardize her career goals, and hinder her from a longing closeness with her late mother. Cameron has many titles, one being the alpha of a powerful werewolf pack. He is willing to do anything to put an end to a twisted tradition known as The Book of Names—a body count list that is forced upon all of the males in the werewolf bloodline. When Cameron learns that Cassidy unknowingly can help him do this, he’ll go to any length in order to reach his goal. “The Book of Names” is a Dual POV experience filled with a yearning romance, healing from family trauma, and secrets that unfold and reveal truths for Cassidy and Cameron. Will they be able to navigate these shifts together while also fighting a greater enemy? Amazon
THE WITCHWOOD BOYS DID ME DIRTY by C M Stunich
These forgotten witches aren’t too wicked to fall for. A coven of shadows with a curse on my heart and my house. They bake f*cked-up cupcakes in my kitchen and unalive influencers in my front yard. These men make zombies out of their own relatives, and a panting mess out of their own wife. The Witchwoods are a violent stain on the world. Eradicating that blight is worth the dirty, rotten things we do. With a second coven’s sacrifice, we can close the gate. Locking the Hag Wytch in her supernatural prison has to be easier with more witches. Bet nobody wants to help me in exchange for cumcakes, huh? The Witchwood Boys Did Me Dirty is a reverse harem/why choose romance (meaning one woman with three men). It’s a dark, sensual romantasy with a splash of campy horror. Inside, you’ll find graveyards, romps in dark woods, and confessions of undying love. AmazonKU
BLOOD WOLF: A BRIDE FOR THE BLOOD LORDS NOVELLA (THE INFERNO UNIVERSE BOOK THREE) by Alessa Thorn
Feared by both wolves and vampires, the last thing Thor expected was to have a wolf fall at his feet and ask for help. He shouldn’t get involved in pack politics, and wargs shouldn’t have mates, but one hit of her scent, and every part of him knows that this she-wolf belongs to him. Nicola was raised an Alpha’s daughter, but nothing since her father’s death has gone right. The new pack leader has kept her imprisoned, trying to force a mating bond with her so she won’t share the secret she uncovered: the wolves want to start a war with the vampires, and she will do everything she can to stop it.
When her inner wolf leads her to Lord Thor, Viking vampire and scariest bastard alive, she knows that with his help, she can take down her old pack before they tear Inferno apart. It’s taboo for wolves and vampires to mix, so the fact that Thor is her fated mate and makes every part of her burn is just something else the pack will want to kill her for. The wolves are about to get a lesson in what happens if you mess with Thor and his wargs. You play Viking games, expect to win Viking prizes, and Thor isn’t going to stop until Nicola is safe and his forever. AmazonKU
COVETED: A PSYCHIC VISIONS NOVEL by Dale Mayer
So, what happens when one desperately wants something but can’t have it? And what happens if that person puts plans into motion to get all that is coveted? And… what happens to the innocent victims along the way? Kylie Oakwood is a new police sketch artist with an amazing talent but also a very secretive past. She’s desperate to make a good life for herself and to forget all about the tragedy in her life. Not that it’s easy being in the one field she should most likely avoid. Detective Porter Hanson takes note of the nightmares in the back of this young woman’s eyes, but it’s so easy to forget when he sees her artwork and how well she handles the witnesses. She’s a unique personality, and that rubs others in the department the wrong way. But, for him, something about her brings out his protective instincts. The trouble is, he cannot figure out why he is supposed to be protecting her—or maybe that should be more about who, or better yet, what? Especially when weird things start happening around her.
UNWILLING QUEEN (KINGDOMS SERIES BOOK ONE) by Lexie Winston
Colbie Karridge lives in the neutral zone and is perfectly happy running her bakery, creating delicious, sweet treats for both humans and shifters alike who venture into the shared area.
Her life is simple, but she thought she was happy. Until now, she has forgone friendships and relationships with the opposite sex in the pursuit of success, but with that success comes the realisation that her life is empty. Sure, she has her mom, but her mom, an in-demand fashion designer, has managed to have friends and suitors as well as a booming business. Colbie wants that too. It’s the coronation year for the new shifter King or Queen, and both human and shifters are buzzing with excitement which spills over into the neutral zone. An early morning walk to the bakery and a surprise in the alley behind her shop, changes everything. Colbie’s life is never going to be the same again, and she may have bitten off way more than she can chew. AmazonKU
BEGINNING FATE (ARC NEXT CLASS BOOK ONE) by Julie Trettel
Denny doesn’t want to grow up or ever leave the comfort and safety of Archibald Reynolds College. It’s his home and there’s no place else he’d rather be. in contrast, Lauren was forced to grow up quickly. The majority of her life she has been the sole caretaker and protector for her deaf sister. Now her sister is all grown up and off to Archibald Reynolds College. Lauren has no idea what her future may hold, but it certainly isn’t the sexy, flirtatious tour guide they’re assigned at orientation who just happens to be her one true mate. AmazonKU
WILD IVY (KINGS OF THORNFIELD BOOK THREE) by Eve Newton
Love. Vengeance. Finality. I’ve always been the hunter, but now I’m also the hunted. Every clue we unravel entangles us further in a web of power and deception stretching far beyond the university. In this supernatural game of cat and mouse, love is our most potent magic and our greatest weakness. The fight for our immortal happily ever after had better be worth the price of our souls. This is a dark paranormal academia reverse harem with plenty of TWs. This takes place in an entirely fictional world set in the UK. AmazonKU
THE VANISHING BOOKSTORE by Helen Phifer
‘Every story needs a happy ending. And you can’t have yours until you find the bookstore.’ 1692. On the outskirts of Salem, a bookstore stands covered in overgrown vines. Inside, a young woman hides a linen-wrapped journal under a loose floorboard and runs away, panicked by the sound of hounds barking in the distance. The bookstore vanishes into thin air…Present day. Stepping inside a pale-pink house on one of the oldest streets in Salem, Dora can’t believe she’s about to finally meet the mother she thought died tragically when she was just a child. But the excitement is short-lived. Dora’s mother has fear in her eyes, and with a trembling voice she whispers: ‘my life is in danger, and now so is yours…’ Desperate not to lose her mother all over again, Dora digs into her family’s mysterious past, and stumbles upon a seemingly impossible secret: the key to their survival is hidden in a bookstore that no one has seen for generations. Losing herself amongst thorny brackens and twisted ferns, Dora eventually finds the path that leads to the bookstore. But someone is watching her. They’ve been waiting for her. As she pushes open the beautiful blue door hidden amongst the sharp brambles, and stands in front of rows of crumbling leatherbound books with faded pages, she has no idea of the secrets she is about to uncover. Or that her life is in more danger than ever before. AmazonKU AB
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