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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ADORED BY THE ALIEN WARLORD (BRIDES OF THE ZULDRUX WARRIORS BOOK FIVE) by Ava Ross
Maggie: After my twin sister and I are kidnapped from Earth, we’re separated. When the ship transporting me crashes on a distant planet, I’m captured and sold to a lizard alien. Now I’m trapped, forced to dance in a bar under the watchful gaze of a tyrant. I’ve resigned myself to never seeing my sister again when a blue-skinned Zuldruxian named Davon is hired as a bouncer at the bar. He’s fierce and kind, with teal-colored eyes that hold secrets, and he watches out for me. It doesn’t take me long to start falling in love. He says he’s been sent by my sister, that he’s going to help me escape. Can I trust him with my safety and my heart? Davon: As the leader of my clan, I’ve roamed the vast deserts of my world, seeking a purpose beyond the pain of my past. When I meet a human woman in search of her sister, I vow to find her. Maybe this will make up for the shame I caused my clan. I follow the trail of her ship and find her held captive in the Veerenad city. She’s not just a dancer in a bar, she’s the mate the gods promised me. I vow to free her, and our attraction deepens. Can I protect her from the dangers of this world and earn her trust or will my inner darkness betray us? AmazonKU
CLAIMED BY THE DRAKARN WARRIOR LORD (DRAKARN MATES BOOK ONE) by Kate Rudolph
I am a Drakarn warrior, protector of my people, master of blade and sky. Battles and threats are known to me, but she is a new mystery. Terra storms into my world, unlike any female I’ve encountered. Smooth-skinned, wingless, clawless… yet she radiates a fierce strength that ignites a firestorm within me. Her defiance only fuels my desire. Her scent is my obsession, her touch a torment I crave. Every instinct within me screams mate. She’s stubborn, resisting the bond that pulls us together, a bond she doesn’t yet understand. But when a Drakarn finds his mate, he does not let go. Terra harbors secrets, shadows that threaten the fragile trust blooming between us. And when those secrets draw danger to her, I will unleash the inferno. She is mine. My heart. My soul. I will scorch the skies and obliterate anyone who dares to harm who I cherish above all.
Amazon NOTE: Not on Apple Books or KOBO yet the day I checked
GUARDIAN’S HEART (SPACE GUARDOIAN’S MATE BOOK ONE) by Bella Blair
Nova: I don’t trust Zaarek, no matter how devastatingly handsome the alien is. He says he’s rescuing us, but I’ve learned the hard way that trusting anyone can get you killed. Growing up in the Louisiana swamps taught me how to survive, and this alien forest? Piece of cake. Or so I thought. After days on the run, I catch him—literally—but what I didn’t expect was for strange tattoos to form on our bodies… or the confusing pull I feel toward him. Now I have to decide: trust Zaarek, or keep running. Zaarek: I’ve followed orders my whole life, no questions asked. My mission is simple—rescue as many humans as possible, including nine slaves I bought at an alien auction. One of them, Nova, is different—fiery, stubborn, and impossible to control. When she escapes, I’m forced to chase her through an alien forest, but finding her isn’t the victory I expected. Now, strange marks appear on my skin, and for the first time, I question everything I know—about myself, my past, and my masters. AmazonKU
ZENZE: ZYRGIN SCARS BOOK THREE by Marie Dry
Zenze believe that the way they have protected their mates in the Zyrgin Empire kept their females safe and this new idea of allowing females to roam outside their dwellings he found unacceptable.
Aria hate the Zyrgins and she is going to destroy them and thanks to those evil warriors who captured and abused her, she is now in the heart of the empire she wanted to take down come what may. But could she harm the valiant warrior who saved and cared for her? Amazon NOTE: Not on Apple Books or Kobo the day I checked.
LEGEND OF SCORPIO (THIRTEENTH ZODIAC BOOK ONE) by Eve Langlais
For eons, the Zodiac Warriors have fought in secret the evils that threaten Earth: aliens, monsters, even depraved humans. So when their seer predicts a coming calamity these fighters are more than ready to protect humanity. First up is Scorpio who is tasked with locating an artifact in Antarctica. A simple mission, except the doctor who’s supposed to help him find it has no idea what he’s talking about. Rebecca doesn’t know what to think of the dude who suddenly appears—naked in subzero temperatures. He claims to be some kind of astral hero. Ridiculous, and yet, there is something not quite human about Scorpio. As for his conviction she can lead him to some kind of relic that will save the world? He must be smoking some epic astral dust. To her surprise, though, the glacier she’s been chipping at is hiding the entrance to a mysterious cave. An ancient one full of peril. What they discover inside blows her scientific mind. Almost as much as Scorpio blows her usually quiet libido. However, before Rebecca can come to terms with the fact Zodiac Warriors truly are magical, she’s betrayed by her employer. Turns out, she wasn’t contracted by some do-good climate group, but by villains who steal the relic for nefarious purpose! Good thing a true hero never gives up. Can Scorpio recover the relic before it’s too late? And if he does, will this bachelor decide he’s ready to relinquish the single life for love?
TRUSTING WARIK (HISSA WARRIOR SERIES BOOK NINE) by RK Munin
Nisha – Nisha was tasked with protecting the Decanting technology her mother had developed as an eager scientist back on Earth. When her mother realized her knowledge and life’s work was being used to create slaves, she left Earth far behind. But now, Nisha has a new mission. A heartless Earth corporation has set up shop far from Earth and its laws. They’re getting ready to Decant their first round of human-hybrid babies to sell off as slaves to anyone with the money to buy them. Her mother might have died several years ago, but Nisha is determined her legacy won’t be used for evil again.
She’s only one woman, so how can she stop a powerful corporation? She’d heard rumors that a species called the Hissa have found they are breeding compatible with Decanted women. It doesn’t surprise Nisha, because her mother used all kinds of non-human DNA to create the Decanted. She’s not sure she can convince these Hissa to help, but she doesn’t have much of a choice. Warik – As a skilled investigator, he’s prepared to spend his life tracking the sales of Decanted women so the Hissa military can rescue them and bring them back to the Hissa homeworld to find mates. With over two hundred thousand lonely Hissa males alive after losing their female population, and only handfuls of Decanted women being found every year, Warik is under no illusion that he’ll ever have a mate. It’s a lonely but important life. Then he’s given a mission: Meet with a mysterious human who claims to have information on an illegal Decanting farm and assess the validity of her claims. He expects to meet a greedy, self-centered human. What he gets is a woman unsure of who she can trust but desperate to save innocent lives. He’s determined to be the Hissa she decides to trust. AmazonKU
DESCENT OF DARKNESS: A RAVAGED SKIES NOVEL (DARKNESS DAWNS BOOK ONE) by Kate L Mary
VS Note: I enjoy her books and pre-ordered this.
In a flash, the world as they knew it ended…Madison and Zane have finally called it quits. But just as they’re adjusting to life apart, a massive solar storm triggers a world-wide EMP, and in an instant, everything changes. And all they can think about is each other. Hundreds of miles apart with society collapsing around them, they must confront the heartbreak of their past as well as the terrifying future. While Zane risks everything for a chance to see her again, Madison confronts their unraveling reality, her heart fixed on one question: Is Zane alive? As threats multiply, survival—and forgiving past mistakes—demands brutal choices, but their love for one another, fractured but enduring, might be all they have left. AmazonKU
HAMMAJANG LUCK by Makana Yamamoto
VS Note: LGBTQ SciFi release of note, “touch of romance”.
Edie is done with crime. Eight years behind bars changes a person—costs them too much time with too many of the people who need them most. And it’s all Angel’s fault. She sold Edie out in what should have been the greatest moment of their lives. Instead, Edie was shipped off to the icy prison planet spinning far below the soaring skybridges and neon catacombs of Kepler space station—of home—to spend the best part of a decade alone. But then a chance for early parole appears out of nowhere and Edie steps into the pallid sunlight to find none other than Angel waiting—and she has an offer. One last job. One last deal. One last target. The trillionaire tech god they failed to bring down last time. There’s just one thing Edie needs to do—trust Angel again—which also happens to be the last thing Edie wants to do. What could possibly go all hammajang about this plan?
RUIN (VILLAINS FOR HIRE) by Stacy Jones
A corrupt, crime-ridden spaceport in the Outer Rims is the last place Ruin expects to see a human female. And damn sure not on the end of a Mogovian slaver’s leash. Despite the instant pull he feels toward her and as much as he despises slavery, he isn’t there to play hero. He’s been hired for a job—to assassinate some high-ranking executive in the Onyx Corp. Yet, one look into those haunted green eyes, and he knows there’s no going back. He’s gonna free her, consequences be damned. For the last seven years, Lira has been a slave, a pet. Stripped of her memories, she doesn’t know who she is or where she came from. But one look at the monstrous Lurian sitting in the shadows and she knows he’s her one chance at escape. What she doesn’t realize is that the information she unwittingly holds could be the key to Ruin’s mission—and make her the target of a deadly conspiracy. On the run through the spaceport’s dark underworld, their bond ignites into something neither of them saw coming—something raw, fierce, and unbreakable. But with an intergalactic corporation hunting them and a galaxy’s worth of secrets threatening to tear them apart, survival is anything but certain. AmazonKU
HOT ALIEN DOCTOR (FATED MATES BAR BOOK TWO) by Gwen Jody
I don’t believe in fated mates. I’m not even sure I believe in love. Which is too bad, since I write romance novels. It doesn’t really matter, because a relationship is the last thing on my mind. I’m worried about my sick neighbor, and I need to focus on my book deadline. But there’s something strange about the handsome doctor I met at a bar. I feel things for him I’ve never felt for anyone. Why do I keep writing about tentacles? AmazonKU
NAGA PRINCESS’S SOLDIER MATE (SERPENTS OF SERANT BOOK SEVEN) by Robin O’Connor
He calls me beautiful in his husky, damaged voice. Kind. A Naga Queen has never been called kind…Sazzie – I have hidden who I am from everyone my whole life. Turned myself into something I detest: a fighter, a brawler, a princess worthy of the Thunder Rock throne. Then I meet Reid…A human male. A kindness in his dark eyes that I do not understand. His body, a work of art—muscles, power, and sigils that don’t glow but sit like black ink tattoos on his skin. When he says I’m beautiful despite my scars, when he says I’m worthy of more than a life full of fights, I believe him. But not everyone is willing to let me forget who I am—who I was always meant to be: an heir to the throne. And they’ll kill me to get what they want. Reid – I’ve died before. It’s not so bad. Third time’s the charm, right? But when I wake up to the face of an angel, it’s not because I found the end. This is only the beginning. Battle-hardened Sazzie hides a soft, vulnerable heart and a caring nature that would be stomped out—destroyed—if anyone found out. For too long, she’s had to protect herself. No more. I will be her shield, her sword forged in fire. I’ll be her soldier, and I’ll kill anyone who dares to threaten my woman. As her rivals circle and threaten, I’ll fan the flames between us. Protect her, even as I claim her as mine. AmazonKU
THE ALIEN’S CRUEL STARFROST DOMAIN (EMPIRE OF FROST AND FLAME BOOK ONE) by Margo Bond Collins
If she escapes and lives, his kingdom will be destroyed. If she stays and dies, his heart will be demolished. Sold by her stepfather to Duke Ivrael of the Caix, a race of fae-like aliens, Lara Evans’ biggest fear is realized. Now, she will stop at nothing to save her sister Izzy from a fate worse than death. But Ivrael sees the Evans sisters as key to saving his dying civilization. He believes he can use Lara and Izzy to prove his theory that technology and magic can coexist—and to overthrow the kingdom’s current cruel ruler. As their mutual distrust gives way to dangerous attraction, both find their plans unraveling. With Izzy’s fate approaching, Lara must decide between betraying the duke and saving her sister. And Ivrael will either have to sacrifice the sisters to save his world… or risk everything. AmazonKU
DEATH OF THE AUTHOR by Nnedi Okorafor
VS Note: A scifi release of note. Not a romance.
The future of storytelling is here. Disabled, disinclined to marry, and more interested in writing than a lucrative career in medicine or law, Zelu has always felt like the outcast of her large Nigerian family. Then her life is upended when, in the middle of her sister’s lavish Caribbean wedding, she’s unceremoniously fired from her university job and, to add insult to injury, her novel is rejected by yet another publisher. With her career and dreams crushed in one fell swoop, she decides to write something just for herself. What comes out is nothing like the quiet, literary novels that have so far peppered her unremarkable career. It’s a far-future epic where androids and AI wage war in the grown-over ruins of human civilization. She calls it Rusted Robots. When Zelu finds the courage to share her strange novel, she does not realize she is about to embark on a life-altering journey—one that will catapult her into literary stardom, but also perhaps obliterate everything her book was meant to be. From Chicago to Lagos to the far reaches of space, Zelu’s novel will change the future not only for humanity, but for the robots who come next. A book-within-a-book that blends the line between writing and being written, Death of the Author is a masterpiece of metafiction that manages to combine the razor-sharp commentary of Yellowface with the heartfelt humanity of Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow. Surprisingly funny, deeply poignant, and endlessly discussable, this is at once the tale of a woman on the margins risking everything to be heard and a testament to the power of storytelling to shape the world as we know it.
ABDUCTING SARAH (PLANET ORHON ALIEN ROMANCE SERIES BOOK ONE) by Brenna Sinclair
Seeing ghosts used to be the strangest thing that’d ever happened to me…I hallucinated dead people regularly. So, no one believed me when I said I was being stalked. Even I started to question it after a while. Until my stalker abducted me…and took me to another planet. Jacaranda is fierce. Beautiful. Entirely alien—and under orders to deliver me to his boss, Deacon Ladrang. See, Deacon says I’m a conduit between the living and the alien dead, and he thinks I can save his family. He’ll let me go home when our mission is complete. The catch? I have to marry him in a ceremony that includes consummation—with my new husband and Jacaranda. Surprisingly, I’m not opposed. To any of it. Because I want my sexy alien captors with a passion that terrifies me. In fact, I’d love to turn this marriage of convenience into a happily ever after. But first, I’ll have to figure out if this is all real …or just the most delicious, erotic hallucination I’ve ever had. AmazonKU
CHAMPION: THE OUTLANDER BOOK CLUB IN SPACE by Annie Lucas
Raised as a Navy brat, I learned early on how to handle conflict. And after years of serving in Naval Intelligence, I thought I had seen it all. Getting kidnapped by aliens was a new one… even for me.
The gladiator pit I’m thrown in is a merciless and savage world, where strength and violence reign supreme. Charick’s arrival fills me with hope of escape and reuniting a with my friends from the Tuesday Night Outlander Book Club. But as Charick plans our escape, we stumble upon a sinister plot – my captor intends to use me as a pawn in his quest to murder his father, Duke Ako. My blood boils at the thought of being used for such a heinous act. I’ve never backed down from a fight before, and I refuse to let Nansar’s twisted scheme succeed, despite the peril of standing against him. It’s a harrowing task just to stay alive, outsmart Nansar, and evade relentless alien assassins. Yet nothing compares to my heart’s desperate pull towards Charick, craving his touch and love despite the looming danger. AmazonKU
FIRST: INTERGALACTIC WARRIORS (PROTECTORS OF THE NINE GALAXIES AND BEYOND) by Dare O’Dell
VS Note: This book is on the Zon twice, with different covers and a somewhat different title.
Jo’Nay, an Intergalactic Warrior bound by duty, is approaching his final flight—a genetically engineered death at 400 years old. Emotionless and unyielding, he has spent centuries as a protector of the Nine Galaxies, his life dictated by a rigid code that forbids love, family, and rebellion. Everything changes when he meets Winn, a spirited and compassionate human whose very presence stirs something long dormant in him. She awakens his heart in ways he never thought possible, and their connection becomes a love so powerful it shakes the foundations of his existence. But their romance is forbidden, and a twist of fate—a single bite of a forbidden Earth apple—grants Jo’Nay a second chance at life and a future he thought he could never have. As their passion grows, so does the danger, and they uncover a devastating secret: the Vettian government has been manipulating Intergalactic Warriors for centuries, controlling their lives and suppressing their true potential. Now, Jo’Nay and Winn must risk everything to fight for their lives—as well as the life of their unborn child. Their bond will spark a rebellion that could change the course of the Nine Galaxies forever. AmazonKU
PROTECTOR: A DARK OMEGAVERSE ROMANCE (ALPHA TIES) by Nora Ash
VS note: A “compiled version” of a previously published serial.
I want her dead, but for a woman like her there is a far worse fate: She may hate me. She will still be mine. I awoke in hell. I don’t know who I was before, or where I came from. If I ever knew anything but darkness and pain. What I am now is a machine. A weapon, whose every breath is controlled by the technology fused with my very DNA. Bound in eternal servitude. She did this. Doctor Adelaide Thompson made me into the perfect soldier. A protector, incapable of doing her harm. But all I fantasize about is my hands around her throat. Her soft, pink lips gasping for air, and the drum of her pulse under my palms. I hate her. I want her. And I am the only one who can save her life. She won’t like the price.
OFF LIMITS CONNECTION IN ALIEN LAB (ALIEN LAB LOVE EXPERIMENT BOOK SEVEN) by G R Stellar
Twenty years after the Visitors arrive on Earth, they’re in big trouble. The Earth is hospitable and welcoming to them but the female aliens are dying off at an alarming rate. The Alien Laboratory Breeding Department is on the job and calling all human women. If you have a healthy womb, why not do your part and help the Visitors? He’s the most perfect man to ever exist. Wait…Well, he’s not a man. He’s a Crendirian, one of the visitors, and he’s as perfect a specimen of male as can possibly exist. I want him so badly! But he’s my boss, and it’s just my luck to work in the one place of the Alien Laboratory Breeding Department that has rules about this sort of thing. I’m off limits. He’s not allowed to want me. Well, he can want me but he’s not allowed to touch me. And my boss is a stickler for the rules. But how can I let it stand at that when every day I fall deeper and deeper? Something’s got to give, and I just don’t know what’s going to happen. AmazonKU
BETRAYED ALIEN KING: MEANINGFUL MATCHED MATES by Katrina S Karter
Joie Carson never expected to save an alien king, but when she’s abducted into a secret government facility, fate intervenes. Beren Kiminn is powerful, brooding, and desperate to save his people from annihilation. On the run after an assassination attempt, he needs an ally, and Joie might be his only hope. Their connection deepens when Joie discovers her body has been altered, forging a psychic bond that ties her to Beren’s thoughts and emotions. As desire ignites, their bond becomes more than survival, it’s raw, undeniable, and destined. But when betrayal strikes, Joie and Beren are thrust into a deadly game of survival. A former ally aligns with Earth’s corrupt forces, threatening to destroy Beren’s people and Joie’s newfound strength. With danger closing in, Joie must embrace her inner power and fight to protect the king who’s claimed her heart, even as galaxies and ambitions collide. AmazonKU
***********************BRIEF BREAK BEFORE THE FANTASY/PNR BOOKS!**************************************
VS: Here’s the second in my Badari Gladiators series. I challenged myself to write some action packed arena scenes along with the romance…and there’s one episode inspired by the infamous Triffids from science fiction…
RENNYR (BADARI GLADIATORS SERIES BOOK 2) by Veronica Scott
Rennyr was a genetically engineered senior soldier in his Badari Warrior pack until one day he woke up on a strange planet naked, disoriented and about to be sold into the gladiator arena for the rest of his life. Unscrupulous guards faked his death in the lab where he was created and sold him into slavery in the galaxy’s hinterlands. Kill or be killed is the rule in his new life and a Badari never gives up. He’ll fight to stay alive until the Badari goddess sees fit to decree his death and release him from the wretched existence.
Jaine Mitchel of the Sectors was on her way to an exciting research internship until pirates seized the spaceship on which she was a passenger and took her to feature in a gladiator ‘death match’ in the galactic hinterlands. She has no hope of surviving in the arena until a man she only glimpsed in passing breaks out of his cell and saves her life, declaring her to be his fated mate. Given to Rennyr as his reward for winning the death match, Jaine must share a cell and a bed with the handsome, not human, gladiator and together they have to find a way to survive in this merciless world of violence and death. Their mutual attraction is off the charts. Falling in love is the easy part, finding a way to escape or even to remain together is the challenge. At any time their mutual owner could decide thumbs up or thumbs down on one or both of them, or sell them separately.
Their only hope is a mysterious gladiator master from offworld who may be coming to buy Rennyr. Will he take Jaine as well? Could Rennyr win freedom for them both if he does well enough in the arena? Badari Warriors claim their mates for life and Rennyr has no intention of losing Jaine…RENNYR is an 80K word novel and can be read as a standalone. KYDEN is the first book in the series.
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THE UNCROWNED KING (THE BASTARD DUOLOGY BOOK TWO) by Donna Grant
I would burn the world for him…My people have been hunted to extinction by dragons. I am the last of my kind. Forever running. Forever alone. Then I met him. Dangerous. Carnal. Dragon And utterly magnetic. I had no defenses against the passion that claimed us. Each time his lips touched mine, each time his arms held me, I fell deeper. And I fell hard. My mortal enemy became my world. The very reason for my existence. My one and only. Until our forever was violently snatched away. Now, I’m hunted, once more. But I’m not running this time. I’m fighting for love. For him.
MATED TO ALPHAS (REJECTED WOLF PACK BOOK FOUR) by Traci Lovelot
I finally shifted at last, only to discover I’m not a normal wolf shifter. I’m a direct descendant of Odin’s wolves. I’m also a witch with magic in my veins. There’s only one place I belong — with my pack of outcasts. Heath and I explore our new, magical bond. Gage and I finally have a chance to make up. Flint and Rowan teach me how to be a real wolf shifter. And things begin to heat up between Gage and Heath. For every secret revealed, another waits in the shadow of my visions. I foresee death and destruction on the horizon. I also saw how to stop it, but will telling my alphas ruin our chances? I must convince them to use me as bait… during my next heat. Because the Ironwood pack has underestimated us for the last time. AmazonKU
ABOVE THE CURSE (FAE WILDS SERIES BOOK 10) by W J May
She’s just trying to stop her friend from marrying a blood-sucking leech, and from the way everyone is treating her, you would think she was the bad guy! Phaedra doesn’t like leeches, so when one from her past shows up unexpectedly, she’s got her stake at the ready. But he’s fast, he’s slick, and he’s got a taste for her blood. Can she escape him when he seems to have all the advantages? Maybe, just maybe, but only with the help of a necromancer and his ghost ship, and a little diversion care of a fire-breathing dragon.
HER TRADITIONAL DRAGON MATE (CRESCENT LAKE SHIFTERS BOOK EIGHT) by Arizona Tape
VS Note: FF PNR.
To get over an unrequited crush, Sadie takes the plunge in Crescent Lake in the hopes of finding a fated mate. Little does she know that her prayers are about to be answered. That’s how she meets Annabelle, a wealthy dragon shifter from an old families with lots of traditions and impossibly high standards. Can Sadie get her in-laws’ approval she needs to seal her fated mate bond with Annabelle or will she buckle under the pressure? Her Traditional Dragon Mate is a sapphic fated-mate arranged-marriage romance with a dragon shifter and light steam. It’s part of the Crescent Lake Shifters series and as a standalone romance can be read out of order.
THE THING ABOUT WITCHES (SHROUDED NATION BOOK 26) by Brenda Trim and Tia Didmon
A mysterious illness. A powerful artifact. A dark agenda. When one of my best friends falls ill, I realize there is a sinister plot behind the theft of my artifacts. But every time I think we have discovered the culprit; they end up dead. When someone raises a horde of zombies and my daughter’s life is jeopardized, I race to find the missing artifact before it can do more damage. But an abduction thwarts our investigation and leaves us reeling from the implications. Can I find the answers before someone I love is killed, or is Ravenholde destined to fall prey to a monster? AmazonKU
SECRETS OF SALTCLIFF (FORTY, FIRED AND FIGHTING DEMONS BOOK ONE) by Brenda Trim and Chris Cain
Turns out, when a realtor says ‘location, location, location!’, they aren’t going to mention the property is directly above a portal to Hell…I’m Eliza Grey, and my charming fixer-upper came with an unexpected feature: a gateway to the infernal realms in the basement. So much for open-concept living. Now, instead of choosing tile patterns, I’m deciphering ancient runes. My real estate agent? Secretly a magical mentor. The grumpy handyman? A half-demon hunter with a penchant for brooding. And my new house? Let’s just say it has opinions on my renovation choices. I’ve got to master my newfound magical abilities, navigate the bureaucratic nightmare that is Hell’s Seven Boroughs, and find a mystical artifact before a demon lord uses my property as his personal welcome mat to world domination. Home improvement shows never prepared me for this. If I can survive magical training, outsmart Hell’s henchmen, and keep my sanity (and my house) intact, I might just save the world. Although there’s no telling what this will do for the resale value. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to go sage my cutlery. In this house, you can never be too careful. AmazonKU
THE MONSTERS WE ARE by Suzanne Wright
The Ancients and the Aeons. Two groups of powerful immortals on the brink of destruction, and at the heart of it all stands Wynter Dellavale. Wynter is a witch who once sought sanctuary for herself and her coven in Devil’s Cradle. Better known as ‘the Home of Monsters’, it was a place for outcasts and fugitives. She now wears the brand of Cain, the infamous Ancient, who has claimed her soul for all of eternity and doesn’t plan on ever letting go. Together, Wynter and Cain have prevailed over many powerful enemies, but now they face their final – and most terrifying – battle. As the last Aeon left standing, the all-powerful Adam is out for revenge. His terms: Cain and Wynter in exchange for peace. If Devil’s Cradle won’t deliver them, the full force of Adam’s devastating rage will fall upon them all. As the stakes are raised, Cain and Wynter will do whatever it takes to defeat Adam and keep each other safe, even if it means unleashing the monsters that live within them.
GNOLL KIDDING: A LESBIAN MOMSTER ROMANCE by Jacki Sensal
Sure, I might be a little thirsty for the bartender. But love? Don’t joke around. Our adventuring party has spent the past few days in a quiet mountainside town enjoying the view. And by view, I’m talking about the tavern’s gorgeous gnoll bartender. Czeha is tall, charming, and has a sharp-toothed smile that can stop a heart from across the bar. The town is gearing up for its yearly fertility festival and the atmosphere is right to make a move—but is one hot night all I want, or is my roaming adventurer’s heart thirsty for something more? Gnoll Kidding is an immersive first-person POV lesbian romance novella where you are the story’s female protagonist. Featuring fantastical monster appendages and a FF/sapphic romance, this spicy fantasy is for your mature enjoyment. AmazonKU
BRIAR (FORBIDDEN FAIRYTALES) by Evelyn Flood
My life has already been mapped out. Every milestone, every important moment, clearly defined and placed into a pretty little box, courtesy of my father and my apparent fiancé. They want me to be perfect. They want me to fold, over and over, until there’s nothing left of me but what they tell me I should be. When River, Jenson and Kai stroll into my life, it feels like a detonation. As though my veins are alight with fire. For the first time in my life, I’m awash with feeling. But then they offer me a deal. It’s indecent. It’s wrong. It goes against everything I’ve ever been told. But if it’s so wrong… why is being theirs the first time in my life that I’ve felt right? AmazonKU
SEPH (PINE RIDGE UNIVERSE) by S C Principale
Vampires can’t cross running water—unless they first cross the River Styx. Long ago, one of Echidna’s spawn was granted the freedom to move across all bodies of water, even the mighty ocean, if she would do a favor for the king of Hell—bring back Seph, better known as Persephone, Hades’ beloved queen. It’s been a thousand years as of this Lemuria, and Hades is calling in his marker. Deliver his queen, or else…The problem? The “demon” slated to do the job is a vampire in love with one Emily Van Helsing, a woman who wants to kill him and all of his kind. They only have an uneasy truce, but only because the “good” monsters of Pine Ridge have convinced her to grant a stay of execution. Emily van Helsing has been raised to kill vampires on sight. Following family tradition, Emily has taken on the task of hunting London’s most famous vampire— Simeon Crow, even though he claims to be retired. When his trail leads her to paranormal Pine Ridge, a sudden twist of fate left her at the mercy of monsters. Imagine her surprise when the people of Pine Ridge not only save her life, but help her start a new one. She agrees to the truce, but…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
BORROWED TIME (THE WITCHES OF MINGUS MOUNTAIN BOOK TWO) by Christine Pope
When the past becomes their prison, can love be their key to freedom? Trapped in 1884 Flagstaff, Devynn Rowe and Seth McAllister find themselves in a world where their witch clans are still bitter enemies. As they navigate the dangers of the Old West, they must keep their growing attraction hidden while searching for a way back to their own times. Devynn struggles to control her unpredictable time-travel gift, knowing it’s their only hope of escape. But in a town ruled by the formidable Wilcox clan — her own ancestors — every move could expose their secrets. Seth, torn from everything he knows, grapples with a reality where he must try to coexist with the people he’s always viewed as mortal enemies. And as he helps Devynn try to control her powers, he finds himself continuing to fall for the woman he’s sworn to protect. Their fraught situation escalates even further when a deadly enemy from Devynn’s family history resurfaces, threatening to alter the course of time itself. Faced with an impossible choice, Devynn and Seth must decide how much they’re willing to risk to preserve their love…and their future. In a dangerous game of secrets and survival, can Devynn and Seth rewrite history without sacrificing their chance at happiness?
OF DREAMS AND POISON: THE DRAGON AND THE DEVOURING TREE PART ONE (HAPPILY EVER AFTER DARK BOOK TWO) by Darva Green
Sleeping Beauty meets Robin Hood in the first book of this high-heat sapphic retelling.
It was always meant to be a tale of the dragon and the devouring tree…Rosemary – Three years ago I was freed from the jailer’s cart and sentenced to a lifetime of servitude at the Briar Apothecary, located at the edge of a forest filled with devouring trees. I spend my days blending herbal remedies for my mistress and concocting poisonous treats to weed out her enemies. I’ve learned firsthand that the prince isn’t the hero the rebellion wants him to be. His careless bet invites danger to my doorstep, but it turns out a bit of danger is exactly what I need. Now I’m falling for a woman willing to be ruthless for me. The only problem is I’ll have to betray her to free my godmothers from the Ivy Keep. Can I break my own heart to save my family? Carabosse – The little witch must have cast a spell on me. The job was supposed to be easy. Get the dragon eggs and be discreet. Take care of any loose ends and leave a message for the brat prince who dared to steal from the Dragon Valley. But I never expected to feel this warmth in my chest until I laid eyes on her. I’ve served my queen for twenty years, helping her rise to power in this realm after escaping Faerie. I’m blood-sworn to put her above all else, but now I’m questioning everything. And I’ll do anything to get sweet Rosemary to safety, even if there’s no chance of a happy ending for me. Can I break an oath to uphold a vow? AmazonKU
BLOOD BURDEN (MAGIC AND DEATH BOOK TWO) by S R Giffith
This completes the duet. You will not have a great time if you don’t read Blood Gifts first – The man of my dreams left me, but I’m not going down without a fight. After waking up in the underground cave city of Barrle, Hy has abandoned me. As his coronation approaches, I go undercover to talk to him but as I’m arguing with him, disaster strikes. As more people are finding my true identity, Hy and I are forced to unite our countries to defeat a great evil. We have to figure out how to unite our nations while repairing our broken relationship. I don’t want to trust him again, but I can’t fight the fires burning inside me, our love might just be fated after all. Can I let him back into my heart? Or will he forget me? AmazonKU
SPELLS LIKE POLTERGEIST SPIRIT (THE OWL STAR WITCH MYSTERIES BOOK 18) Aby Lenne Leeds
When a mischievous poltergeist starts wreaking havoc in Forkbridge, Astra and her sisters must figure out to banish the troublesome spirit. The timing couldn’t be worse for this supernatural upset, too—Astra’s relationship with Lothian is on the rocks after she turned down his proposal, and even her best friend Emma is giving her the cold shoulder. As the poltergeist’s antics escalate from harmless pranks to dangerous destruction, Astra races against the clock to uncover the source of the spirit’s unrest and send it packing. But with her personal life in shambles, can she keep her focus long enough to solve the mystery? AmazonKU
KISSING WITH FANGS (BOSTON UNCOMMON BOOK SIX) by Ashlyn Chase
When her workplace burned down, Claudia Fletcher should’ve taken it as a sign to move on—and not just professionally. She’s been secretly in love with her mysterious boss, Anthony Cross, for years. There’s no way she should agree to help him rebuild if she wants to keep her heart intact, and yet it’s impossible to stay away…The flames that destroyed Anthony’s beloved bar are nothing compared to the heat he feels every time he lays eyes on Claudia. But he can’t have her—it’s against paranormal law for a vampire to date a human. Besides, he has some dangerous enemies, and one in particular already has her sights set on Claudia. AmazonKU
SCOTTY & JAY’S FIRST HELLISH ADVENTURE (DEARLY AND THE DEPARTED) by L A Kaye
VS Note: Book two in the series is also scheduled to release on the same day. MM PNR.
Scott Locke, an apprentice guardian angel assigned to protect the Gatekeeper hits a run of bad luck. After Scott’s recent review with the Celestial Council, his hopes of being promoted are quickly dashed, due to an injury his charge suffered at the hands of a friend, Detective Jay Frick. Unknown to anyone, the unrequited crush Scott has on Jay Frick makes the Council’s slight a double slap in the face. Jameson Frick, former homicide detective, has been having too many bad days to count. He met an incredible man, only to have the guy fall for an ex-con. His partner in Sacramento P.D.’s Homicide Division is put on desk duty before his impending retirement, leading to Jay being benched as well. Jay’s next assignment, working as an investigator for children’s services, is a job he deplores. Topping it all off, Jay’s been suffering from severe headaches, sleep deprivation, frayed nerves, and the nonstop voices in his head are driving him to madness. When Jay’s spirit gets hauled to Hell, Scott is determined to bring him back. Grabbing Jay’s broken body, Scott begins his pursuit of a healer, knowing if Jay doesn’t have a viable body, he can’t return to the human realm as the man Scott wants to pursue. What will both men encounter during their time in Limbo? Which familiar people will they see there, and who in Hell would steal a broken human body? AmazonKU
ROARING FLAMES (MATED BY FIRE BOOK TWO) by Katie May
The only way to control the flames is to light the match yourself. For the first time in my life, I thought I had everything I ever wanted—friends, a family, and maybe even a boyfriend…or two. But everything changes when I discover that those closest to me have been keeping secrets. Apparently, humans aren’t the only beings in the world. My new guy friends are wolf shifters, and they’ve claimed me as their mate. How is that possible, when I also have feelings for my childhood best friend Grayson and I’m developing feelings for the aloof, mysterious Ansel? Not to mention my sexy vice principal. My search for answers leads me down a road I’m not sure I can return from. I always assumed I was human, but maybe…Maybe I was always meant to be something more. All I know is that I need to pick a side in the battle to come or the roaring flames will kill us all. AmazonKU
NEW YEAR’S EVE – OUT WITH THE OLD by Heather Graham
VS Note: Part of the Krewe of Hunters world.
Something is bothering Angela as they prepare for a last day in the office before getting to take New Year’s Eve and Day with their kids, enjoying the historic home they’ve just managed to move into after Christmas. Jackson knows his wife. Then she receives a text from Adam. A body has been discovered. While they can’t save the life of the young woman whose remains have been found, Angela is haunted by an old case. One that came to them early in the year, but appeared to have been the case of a young woman rebelling and taking off for an extended European vacation. Well, Angela can’t get rid of the ‘old’ for the New Year, unless . . .They head out. And in their search for just what might be going on, they’re going to receive some unexpected help. And getting rid of the ‘old’ to welcome the new may never feel quite so good again. AmazonKU
PROTECTED BY THE GARGOYLE (LOVED BY THE MONSTER BOOK ONE) by Shonna Preston
Celeste Carter’s life was finally starting to fall into place. She could afford a place of her own, go entire days without wondering if she made a mistake in ending things with her ex, and put back a little money into her savings. Things were going well. That is until her coworker sabotaged her work and got her fired for spurning his advances. Now, her apartment is unaffordable, and she has nowhere to go once the rent comes due. When things seem dire, she realizes she doesn’t have to do any of this—not working at a job she hates, not forgoing the things she loves because she’s exhausted from work. She could be done. Garris has been in this city for over a century, and he’s always been ignored—until her. The pretty human that comes to his roof in the evenings and talks at him, has him feeling a connection to something other than his brethren for the first time in millennia. But, when that pretty human is standing on the ledge of his roof, looking like she’s about to end her life, he can’t let that happen. Breaking the strict rule of not letting humans know gargoyles exist, he throws off his stone and snatches her from the edge…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
FAE-RY TALES: A DARK FANTASY by Mychael Black
VS Note: MM PNR.
When the Houses of the Fae collide, the paranormal community is rocked to it’s core…Firewalk With Me (Fae-ry Tales 1) – Kyle Stafford had anything a young man could want, until a single lapse in judgment changed everything. When Roen stumbles — quite literally — into a human sleeping right at his realm’s front door, his duty requires him to take the young man prisoner — back to House Vakeor. Broken Spell (Fae-ry Tales 2) – Kirof, formerly of House Vakeor, has no idea why Wizard Micah Norwood was exiled, but it’s only a matter of time before the wizards or the Dark Fae find them. Desperately trying to keep one step ahead of their pursuers, Kirof finds himself caring far more for Micah than he should. Glamour (Fae-ry Tales 3) – Prince Erilan always performs his duties with unflinching loyalty, but when he meets a Dark Fae scout, his sense of duty wars with his unholy desire for the enigmatic Fae. Lyren of House Kehru prefers covertly spying from the shadows to jumping into forays on the frontlines. What he doesn’t count on is the insanely gorgeous Light Fae who nearly takes his head off with a sword. Dawning (Fae-ry Tales 4) – Arulas is a wolf shapeshifter who lives alone in a cabin deep in the woods. His life is perfect — until he finds the half-dead Dark Fae in the middle of nowhere. He nurses Ren back to health, only to find himself square in the middle of a damn war.
A DISCOVERY OF HEXES (WITCHES OF HOLLOW CREEK COVE BOOK 16) by Kim Richardson
I’m pregnant. Yep, you heard that right. Pregnant. And while I’m trying really hard not to freak out about that, Hollow Cove is busy preparing for its Headless Horseman reenactment—a big deal around here, apparently. But just as the town is gearing up for spooky fun, events take a real-life terrifying twist. A body is discovered, and carved into it are the words: “Give it back.” Before I can even fully process the fact that I’ve got a tiny, magic-wielding bun in the oven, more bodies start showing up—the kind with creepy messages and a very dead vibe. Suddenly, Hollow Cove feels less like home and more like the set of a horror flick. My aunts, badass witches that they are, seem to know more than they’re letting on, and the pressure’s on to figure out who—or what—is behind the murders before the whole town goes into full-on panic mode. Oh, and did I mention my powers are acting up at the worst possible times? Perfect timing, as always. It’s a race against the clock to stop the killer, keep my baby safe, and maybe, just maybe, survive long enough to figure out how the hell I’m supposed to be a mom. Because in Hollow Cove, the monsters don’t wait—and neither does murder. AmazonKU
FINDING THE FLAME: A PRINCESS AND THE PEA RETELLING (INTO THE ENCHANTED) by Felicity Wilder
Princess Octavia has everything she needs: a loving family, keen teachers, and her maps. But she knows that as the last of seven daughters, one day she will be expected to marry a Prince. And then, a letter comes from faraway, asking her to meet a Prince. Ember is a strong land, and the people are clever and prosperous. But a plague sweeps the land, one that leaves its victims cold and dark from within. Ember holds a secret: Prince Aric is ailing, and fast. His mother decides to hold a contest in which to find the Princess with the best qualities, the Princess who can steal Aric’s heart.
And so they come. AmazonKU
WHEN THE WEAVER MET THE GARGOYLE (LEAFSHIRE COVER MONSTERS BOON ONE) by Lila Appleton
I have one talent, and it’s not relationships. It’s weaving. But I have one chance to keep my cozy little life in the magical Leafshire Cove and it’s going to require a partner. I swore off romance—my last relationship was a humiliating disaster. But to enter the mayor’s tapestry contest, and win the contract attached, I need a date, thanks to a ridiculous ancient faerie spell requiring attendants to bring a potential partner. When my frenemy suggests the new watchtower guard, a growly gargoyle named Romulus who never speaks and hides inside a massive cloak, I think she’s finally lost her mind. But said frenemy refuses to back down, and suddenly, the gargoyle and I are forced into a temporary match. Romulus is employed by the mayor so he has no choice but to go. Because of a past issue with his stone magic, he’s dead set on remaining single, so there shouldn’t be a problem. Until we share the wrong pot of tea. Amazon
STALK OF THE TOWN (THE RHUBARB EFFECT) by JP Sayle and Sue Brown
VS note: MM PNR.
A gruff hermit stalk, a flighty love-heart spitting llama, and trouble brewing faster than a tornado in Valentine; will these two opposites survive the storm and find their happiness? Goliath is minding his own business when he spots the monsters in town. Being a good stalk, he follows them back to their house. There all it takes is one look at the gorgeous llama to know they belong together. Being the quiet and reserved kind, he watches from afar until the attraction is too much. One moment of weakness, and Goliath can’t keep his distance any longer. Waking to find himself mated to a giant stalk, Drew, a dominant llama, finds the quiet nature of his mate very attractive when he’ll do as he’s told—all the time. Except, getting time alone is proving hard when there’s baby drama and a pride member who isn’t too happy to discover he’s got a mate. Whatever comes next? Amazon
LESSONS WITH THE MOTHMAN (MONSTER SMASH AGENCY) by Kathryn Moon
Elias – freelance consultant to Monster Smash Agency, and prestigiously rare moth fae – has never been in love. Granted, he’s never been interested in the emotion, but with his friends mating with their clients, the new curiosity is keeping him up at night. If only he could find someone to draw him in like the moth to the flame. Victoria is looking for facts not feelings. She wants to understand why the monster species are so much more satisfied than humans, than her. But the handsome mothman who volunteers to aid her academic study wants to stimulate more than her intelligence. She’s willing to explore their physical chemistry, but she wants no part of his designs on her heart. Love can’t be taught, and it certainly can’t be forced, but falling in love with the woman who refuses to let him in might just teach Elias a lesson.
A SOUL TO HARVEST (A KARA HILDER MYSTERY BOOK 12) by Jenna St James
With the annual Soul and Veil Harvest underway, Kara is busy helping her friends set up their booths for the festival. But when a newly arrived citizen of Mystic Cove turns up dead, Kara must abandon her saleswoman role and step into her PADA detective role. With help from her partner, Zane, the two set out to discover who would want to murder the elderly vampire who seemed down-on-his luck. With more than one shocking twist of events, the detecting duo uncover a web of long-ago secrets and grudges where all the suspects seem to have solid motives to want the vampire dead. Can Kara and Zane unveil the killer before another soul is reaped? AmazonKU
WINNERS, LOSERS AND CHAMPAGNE KISSES (NEW EDEN ASYLUM BOOK THREE) by JB Trepagnier
DEAD SICK (COLD CASE PSYCHIC BOOK 31) by Pandora Pine
THE PRINCE AND THE BUTTERFLY by Natalina ReisAll Monsters Must Fall – Now that Hú Dié has escaped her glass cage, she craves revenge against her captor more than anything else. But her human half also covets the creature comforts she’s never had. As a butterfly fairy, Hú Dié knows she needs a lot of training before she can face the monster who kept her. Pretty man, Shén Mì meets all her needs—if she agrees to spy on the empress for him. But what does a man with such shallow interests want with the imperial family? Can he be harboring secrets and hiding behind a lie? Must Hú Dié seek revenge on her own? Or can she trust Shén Mì? Either way, she risks losing her freedom—and her heart.
BABYLONIA: A NOVEL by Costanza CasatiA common woman. The governor she married. The king who loved them both. Babylonia across the centuries has become the embodiment of lust, excess, and dissolute power that ruled Ancient Assyria. In this world you had to kill to be king. Or, in the case of Semiramis, an orphan raised on the outskirts of an empire: Queen. Nothing about Semiramis’s upbringing could have foretold her legacy. But when she meets a young representative of the new Assyrian king, a prophecy unfolds before her, one that puts her in the center of a brutal world and in the hearts of two men – one who happens to be king. Now a risen lady in a court of vipers, Semiramis becomes caught in the politics and viciousness of ancient Assyria. Instead of bartering with fate, Semiramis trains in war and diplomacy. And with each move, she rises in rank, embroiled in a game of power, desire, love, and betrayal, until she can ascend to the only position that will ever keep her safe.
DAUGHTER OF CHAOS: A NOVEL (THE DARK PANTHEON TRILOGY BOOK ONE) by A S Webb
For mortals to be free, the gods must fall. In ancient Greece, mortals suffer under the tyranny of the gods—forced to sacrifice the food they depend on, their worldly possessions and even each other at the whims of the Twelve. But an ancient prophecy speaks of hope, of one who will set humankind free. On the island of Naxos, Danae, a fisherman’s daughter, develops strange powers tied to a mysterious tree bearing golden fruit. Driven from her home, she seeks guidance from the oracle but finds only more questions…and whispers of a secret network of believers who have long been awaiting her arrival. Determined to learn more, Danae joins forces with the legendary Heracles and his crew. Together they battle monsters and gods alike on a quest to the end of the world as Danae seeks the one who holds the key to her destiny. But a terrifying truth is yet to be unlocked. A truth that could destroy the world as she knows it. Danae must choose to follow her destiny or her heart, while the fate of humanity rests on her shoulders.
FEY REGENCY: GAY DARK ROMANTASY (FEY LORDS BOOK THREE) by S Rodman
All my life I’ve been different. My grandmother proudly declared we were descendants of the Fair Folk. I thought she was batty. Until the fey invaded Earth. And I saw I looked just like them. A fact everyone else also noticed. I had to leave my grandmother all alone. Run, hide and survive. My life was hell, and it was all the fey’s fault. So when I got the perfect opportunity to take a prince out, I seized it with both hands. Except I messed it up and was claimed as a pet. By Prince Tristan Y Mabinogi. A flame haired himbo who is convinced life is about pleasure & gratification and the only reason I’m a moody, grumpy bastard is because I haven’t had enough of either. A status he is determined to rectify. I’d rather die than admit it to him, but he might just be on to something. AmazonKU
HEAVENLY BODIES BOOK ONE by Imani Erriu
“You know the most dangerous kind of villain? A woman with nothing left to lose.” In a world ruled by the cruel and merciless Stars, Elara has been cursed by fate. A prophecy promises she will fall for a Star, but that it will kill them both. So when Ariete, Star of Wrath, War and Chaos, descends to wreak havoc on Elara’s kingdom, she flees her home—the Kingdom of Night—for the neighbouring Helios, Kingdom of Light. And strides straight into the arms of an enemy prince. Fearing that Ariete might turn his sights to Helios next, Prince Lorenzo is forced to train Elara as a weapon—one worthy of battling against the tyrannical reign of the Stars. But there are shadows even within the Kingdom of Light—and they threaten to reveal the darkness in Lorenzo’s past and the ancient magic that slumbers in Elara’s veins. And with it all comes an undeniable, star-crossed pull between Elara and Lorenzo that neither can seem to resist.
WATER MOON: A NOVEL by Samantha Sotto Yambao
On a backstreet in Tokyo lies a pawnshop, but not everyone can find it. Most will see a cozy ramen restaurant. And only the chosen ones—those who are lost—will find a place to pawn their life choices and deepest regrets. Hana Ishikawa wakes on her first morning as the pawnshop’s new owner to find it ransacked, the shop’s most precious acquisition stolen, and her father missing. And then into the shop stumbles a charming stranger, quite unlike its other customers, for he offers help instead of seeking it. Together, they must journey through a mystical world to find Hana’s father and the stolen choice—by way of rain puddles, rides on paper cranes, the bridge between midnight and morning, and a night market in the clouds. But as they get closer to the truth, Hana must reveal a secret of her own—and risk making a choice that she will never be able to take back.
MONSTER’S MISTAKE (BLACKTHORN ACADEMY FOR SUPERNATURALS BOOK 16) by Laura Greenwood
Turning your fated mate into stone has to be the worst first kiss in history…Nati has always worried about what it would be like to date someone when she has snakes for hair and the ability to turn people into stone. But even then, the last person she intends to date is Meic with his cheesy chat-up lines and too much confidence. Meic has known that Nati is his fated mate since the moment they met, the problem is that every time he opens his mouth, he puts his foot in it. Until he finally tells her that they’re fated. Everything is looking up for them until Nati accidentally uses her gorgon magic and creates a whole host of new problems – one that they’ll only be able to solve if they work together.
A HEART OF BLOOD AND ICE: A HOUSE OF BLOOD AND ROSES STORY by Laura Greenwood
A vampire assassin doesn’t have any space in her heart for anyone else…or so she’s been told. Trained as a deadly assassin since the moment she arrived at court, Sariah knows that her duty to House Dagworth comes before all else, especially her heart. When Sariah finds herself at the altar opposite the man she most wants to see there, but least wants to kill, she knows that she’s going to have a choice to make. Is she strong enough to let her heart decide? Heart Of Blood And Ice is a standalone connected to the House Of Blood And Roses series. It is a steamy vampire fantasy romance featuring a forbidden arranged marriage m/f romance, and assassins.
AN HONORED VOW (HALFLING SAGA) by Melissa Blair
VS Note: LGBTQ Fantasy.
“Your land is not the one you take; it is the one you die for.” Keera has tried to keep her final promise to Brenna, the partner she was forced to kill to save a kingdom—but that promise has led to the most difficult struggles of her life. She’s been at war with her worst self while battling King Damien for the freedom of the Halflings, and she’s lost too many along the way. But when she finally breaks the last seal, unleashing the Fae magic that’s been hidden away for hundreds of years, the conflict seems to be turning in the Halflings’ favor. Meanwhile, Keera’s discovery of a staggering secret about her lover and the kidnapping of one of her closest allies threatens to tip her back into darkness, but she has no time to rest. Opening the kingdom’s magical seals has transformed Keera in ways even the wisest Fae elders could not have anticipated, and the return of an evil thought long vanquished throws their rescue plans into chaos. And with the kingdom’s Halfling population suddenly posing a risk to the crown, the land is plunged into violence as the king begins a new blood purge. Keera and her allies must gather an army to meet Damien’s forces in a final confrontation of epic—and tragic—proportions.
FOUR RUINED KINGDOMS (THE BROKEN BLADES BOOK TWO) by Mai Corland
The King of Yusan may be the greatest liar of them all. His sister’s ring is in his sights, and he will do anything to get what he wants. Even manipulating the five blades to steal it…Bonded by a common enemy, then divided by deceit, the blades must rely on their skills to pull off King Joon’s pursuit or risk his legendary wrath. A foreign rule of law stands between them and Quilimar, the Queen of Khitan. Now they have one month to steal the powerful Golden Ring of the Dragon Lord. But that impossible task might be easier than trusting one another, even though their lives, their families, and the realms depend on it. They can all agree on one thing: the king can’t win. But can they beat him at his own game? Because for the blades, this time it’s not just personal, it’s revenge. Lies may have torn them apart, but now vengeance will bring them together. The Broken Blades series is best enjoyed in order. AmazonKU AB
UPSIDE DOWN MAGIC (GOOD BAD MAGIC BOOK SIX) by Isa Medina
There’s something wrong with Olmeda’s paranormals. First, the fire mage can only produce ice, then one of the wolf shifters can’t shift back to human. What’s worse, it all seems centered around the Tea Cauldron, especially when an out-of-town witch suffers from the same magical issue shortly after stopping by. Turns out, it’s not the first time this has happened in Olmeda, and all the leads point to an old local dark coven. Is a witch related to the past trying to get revenge on the city, or is there a new magical threat targeting those close to me? Owning a witch shop might’ve started as my and grandma’s dream, but its become so much more than that. I might not have huge power at my disposal, but I have Ian, my allies, gumption, and plenty of affirmations to back me up. Whoever is causing all this mayhem better get ready, because I’m not letting my friends or my town down, even if it costs me my shop! AmazonKU
TAMED WOLF (REJECTED MATES OF THE SHELTER BOOK FOUR) by Kelsey Soliz
Dance for us…It’s not that my mates don’t want me, it’s that don’t want me to be happy. They want me just fine, as long as I continue to make them money and know my station. Technically, they rejected me, and pathetic as it is, being around them daily helps to fill the hole they made in me the day they sentenced me to a life at the shelter for rejected wolves. Or maybe being around them only keeps the hole open. Not sure which is true anymore. At first I stayed because they told me that if I didn’t dance at their club, I’d never see my son again. Then my son grew, and as he did, he learned to hate me as well. Sometimes I see glimpses of the sweet boy that wanted nobody but his mom, but more often than not these days, I only see him when he needs money. I thought this was how I would spend the rest of my life, but I never accounted for the triplet sons of the alpha befriending my son and walking into my club. The second they saw me, it was game over. For my mates. AmazonKU
OWNED BY THE KRAKEN (MONSTER LOVE) by Imani Jay
You know the hot guy you’ve seen on the cover of magazines dressed in nothing but a tiny swimsuit and gold medals, his ripped body covered in tattoos and drops of water you wanted to lick off? Yeah, that Jay Lafayette. The alpha kraken shifter, the myth, the legend. The GOAT of pro swimming. The one who’s broken every record, then announced his retirement after the last World Monster Games. He’s the new guest at the luxury beach resort where I work! And he’s even hotter in person. All deep-ocean eyes, larger than life, and with a scent that makes this curvy omega parched for a taste of him. And when he speaks? The low rumble of his voice is more panty-melting than a siren’s call. I should keep my distance. Play it safe like I do with any celebrity who stays in our hotel. But when Jay catches a whiff of my scent, hunts me down, wraps his tentacles around my curves, and kisses me with each one of his suckers, I know I’m done for. AmazonKU
AN ENCHANTED KNIGHT (CURSED KINGDOM BOOK ONE) by Hildie McQueen
Gwyneth “Gwen” Lockhart has a rare and powerful gift—she helps lost spirits find peace and cross over. When she takes on a job at a beautiful Scottish castle, she expects it to be like any other. But when she encounters the ghostly presence of Lord Tristan McRainey, a knight who died centuries ago, something feels different. Drawn to him in ways she can’t explain, Gwen begins to wonder if Tristan is not a ghost at all, but a man cursed and trapped in time by dark magic. Lord Tristan McRainey has been imprisoned for three hundred years, bound by an evil wizard’s spell along with four of his fellow knights. When Gwen enters his world, he’s certain that she holds the key to breaking the enchantment. Confident that he can make her fall in love with him and sacrifice whatever it takes to free him, Tristan has no doubt the plan will work. But what he doesn’t expect is to find himself falling for her first. And as their bond deepens, the cost of breaking the curse may be higher than either of them imagined. AmazonKU
BEWITCHING THE ORC CHIEF (SILVERMIST MATES BOOK ONE) by Chloe Graves
The most potent magic is sealed with a bite. Miranda – All I wanted was one night of normal after a year of… avoiding my former coven. Instead, I got an orc chief who took one look at me and growled “mine.” One scorching night later, I wake up in his village—which is definitely not what I had in mind for the morning-after. Now I’m surrounded by suspicious orcs, trying to keep my magic under wraps, and fighting an inconvenient attraction to my very large, very possessive “host.” But hey, at least my familiar likes him—the traitor. Osen – The clan elders demand I take a mate to secure my position as chief. I didn’t expect fate to hand me a witch who makes my blood burn and my instincts roar to mark her again. And again. Our shaman spits venom about dark magic, while my uncle circles like a vulture. But when my brother lies bleeding out and her forbidden power yanks him back from the brink, I know I’ll burn down tradition to keep her. Then her coven tracks her to my mountains, and I discover exactly what kind of darkness my mate has been running from. They want to drain her magic and steal her power—but they’ll need to go through me first. My mate. My witch. And I’ll destroy anyone who tries to take her from me. AmazonKU
BONDED (THE GRIMM LAWS) by J L Youngblood
Once upon a time, it all started here …Sacrifice is the price we pay for peace in our village. Wisteria de Avalonia hates this mantra and everything it stands for. Her father was sacrificed to the dragon that terrorized her village when she was seven years old. Now, as the village braces for the next sacrifice, Wisteria is gripped by terror—not only for herself but also for her beloved mother. She harbors a dangerous secret. She possesses powers both awe-inspiring and fearsome—powers that could destroy everything she holds dear. When the unthinkable happens, Wisteria is thrust into a world of betrayal and magic, where the line between good and evil becomes increasingly blurred, and the power she harbors threatens to consume her. The stakes get higher when she falls in love with a prince whose twin brother is determined to have her at all costs. Accustomed to being bested by his barely older twin on the battlefield, fair-haired Aalexander with his bookish inclination and patrician features wonders if he has what it takes to be king. He just might with the help of Wisteria whose violet eyes and raven-colored hair become the substance of his dreams. Battle lines will be drawn. Love will be tested to the limit as two brothers vie for the crown and the allegiance of one woman. In the end, there can only be one king. AmazonKU
HER ALPHA BODYGUARD’S SECRET by Krista Lark
Who is he? After a trip home, a mysterious bodyguard appeared by my side, assigned to protect my safety. That was my father’s instruction,as he was worried about bad luck coming my way because of my roommate’s unexpected death. But wait—having him move into my apartment, living and eating with me? I don’t think I can accept that. Yet, my protests were in vain. I have to admit, with him around, my sense of security is greatly fulfilled. As the rumors of murder cases steadily increases, I accidentally uncover the secret about my cold guard, my dear dad and even myself. What is happening to this world? I thought the serial killer was just an ordinary human with a severely disturbed mind. But physical changes are telling me something else—there is a world beyond human understanding, and I’m clearly one of them. Even so, the murderer still lurks among me and those around me. This will require all of us to work together, and maybe, just maybe, I’m ready. AmazonKU
MOONLIT FATE by Lindsey Devin
Aria Winters is the future alpha of the Silver Claw pack, marked by the crescent moon birthmark that ties her to an ancient prophecy. The prophecy speaks of a time when two shifters—one of power, one of rebellion—will unite, and with that union, they will either calm the raging flood or unleash disaster upon the world. But Aria’s future is already written. She is bound by duty to marry Larkin, a mate chosen for her, and fulfill the legacy of her bloodline. That is, until Atticus, a rogue wolf with a secret connection to her prophecy, crosses her path. Their meeting ignites a spark neither of them can ignore, pulling them toward an uncertain future. As the prophecy draws them together, Aria must face the terrifying truth: her union with Atticus could either bring salvation… or bring the world crashing down. AmazonKU
TEMPTING HER DRAGONS: EMBRACING THE BOND by T D Edwards
Saphira is a dragon shifter hiding behind a mask. She has lived around the world without a place to call home until her brothers find their mate. As she settles in a town filled with shifters and vampires that she now calls family, she does her work in secret. She uses her fire to rid the world of men who take advantage of the weak, eagerly showing them what happens when they abuse their power. She doubts she can trust whoever the universe chooses for her mate, so she gives little thought to having one; she didn’t expect two. Kingston is curious why his friend sent them to sit outside a club across the state. Shade is one of the three people he trusts, but his patience is being tested. King can feel the power swirling in the town and can sense dragons in the area; he is unsure how friendly their reception will be. It has been years since he has been around another dragon except his brother; their brotherhood was born as children but formed in blood. Maverick doesn’t understand humans and would rather stay in the dark. Kingston is the brother he chose and would follow him anywhere. He is a green dragon, and his animal is vicious and unsociable, as is his human side. He can feel the shifters surrounding him and would rather be home, not waiting for a mysterious reason, in a place that contains too much power. They have hoped to share a mate, so once they scent Saphira, they are determined to alleviate her fears and be the men she shows all her sides to. Can the brothers earn Saphira’s trust and accept every part of her? AmazonKU
REJECTED AND PREGNANT BY MY FATED ALPHA (FORBIDDEN ALPHA KINGS BOOK NINE) by Vera Fae
I met my fated alpha mate, and then he rejected me. Now I’m carrying his secret pup in my belly. When the Moon Goddess revealed me to be Alpha Damion’s mate…I couldn’t believe it. He was the most powerful, wealthy alpha in our pack. Then he rejected our bond, and it shattered me to a million pieces. But my pain wasn’t enough for him. Now I’m being sold like cattle, a prize for the highest bidder. And the worst part? I’m carrying his pup.Everyone in the pack wants me to break–
But I’m done being the weak one. Damion left me for dead. But I’ll show him what it means to lose. Soon, Damion will be the one who bows to me. AmazonKU
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