VS: I have a new book release of my own to report this week!
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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ARRIVAL (PLANET OF LAST RESORT BOOK ONE) by Veronica Scott
Melisande “Melly” Jericho is a newly licensed medical doctor, returning to her home planet to practice family medicine. She hasn’t been home in years and is excited to see her friends and family again. But when her shuttle lands, the spaceport seems deserted and she can’t get her handheld to connect to the network to call for help. Stranded on the landing pad far from the terminal, she joins forces with the only other passengers to arrive, never dreaming they’ll all soon be plunged into a life-or-death situation.
Jeff Pearson, retired Sectors Special Forces captain and his friends have come to colony planet Randal Four to take up ranching. He’s attracted to the curvy doctor as soon as he sees her on board the shuttle to the planet and hopes he can at least get her com details and maybe set up a dinner date before he and his team leave the city to reach their waiting ranchland. His tentative plans come to a crashing halt as a strange horde of moaning, growling people emerges from the terminal, headed in their direction with clearly murderous intent.
Jeff, Melly and the others make a desperate run to escape from the mob and begin an adventure the likes of which none of them could ever have predicted. As they struggle against overwhelming odds to survive, evade the infected, escape the city and reach her family home, the attraction and trust between the two grows ever hotter. But so does the danger and the mystery of what happened to the people of Randal Four.
Planet of Last Resort is book one in a new scifi romance series set in the Sectors. This book will end in a Happy For Now situation for the two main characters; however the series arc will continue and the challenges and dangers will not be resolved in this book. Melly and Jeff will find some of the answers they’re seeking with more mysteries to solve.
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THE OUTPOST (COLONIAL EXPANSION BOOK THREE) by Laurel Richards
VS Note: I really enjoy her books and had this pre-ordered.
Josie’s first day as a colonial security officer on planet Litus starts with the discovery of human remains washed up on a sandbar. She assumes the bones belong to the outpost’s only missing resident, a scientist named Heidi Ferrin. Then Heidi’s body turns up farther along the shore. Using her background as a police detective, Josie investigates the mysterious deaths and uncovers a disturbing secret about the colony. Her ex, Brayden, works at the outpost as an engineer. In a building full of strangers, he’s the only one she fully trusts. He also has the smarts and technical savvy to help her. Maybe this is a second chance for them, but to keep him and the other colonists safe, she’ll have to figure out what’s happening on this planet before anyone else turns up dead.
TORN FROM THE ALIEN COMMANDER (THE KLENDATHIAN CYCLE BOOK FIVE) by Lara Roth and Selina Sky
Tyrxie – I didn’t know I was human until Xandor told me, promising to show me Earth after his mission. But aboard the Mutalisk’s Hammer, Scythian drones attack. My fated mate saves me and the crew, but his reckless heroics crashes him onto Nebia—enemy territory. Through our bond, I feel his pain, his life slipping away, and I’ve spent too long running to lose him now. If the Nebians won’t listen, I’ll save him myself, no matter the cost. Xandor risked everything for me. I’ll do the same for him. Xandor – Krogoth didn’t pick me for this mission because I’m charming—though I am. He picked me because I’m the best. Uniting Klendathians and the Nebians against the Scythians was my mission—until Tyrxie, my fated mate, turned everything upside down. The bond between us reveals visions of pain, betrayal… and her. Scythian drones force us to crash on Nebia. Captured by Nebian guards, they try everything to break me, but they don’t know who they’re dealing with. My mission, my mate—I’ll protect them both, no matter the cost. AmazonKU
FOUND AMONG THE STARS (GALACTIC DANGER BOOK FOUR) by Vicky Burkholder
Even in outer space there are dictators. Eiko, a crystal hunter for the Massaki people escapes marriage to a man she reviles. Forced to flee, she mourns the loss of her fiance’ Hopper who disappeared thirteen years ago. Hopper’s life is torn apart when he is kidnapped. His mind and body abused–leaving him with no memory of the past. Now, as captain of the ship Amaya, he finds information about the woman who haunts his dreams. Trapped and injured, Eiko is startled to find Hopper is not dead. His attempt to save her is derailed when some of the same forces who put his kidnapping into place abduct Eiko. Can Hopper, with Amaya, his living ship, their friends and the Blessed Three bring down a dictatorship or die taking a stand for honor and right?
OUT OF ORBIT by Thea Landen
Following an explosive space battle, Captain Jasmine Hale’s escape pod crash lands on an unknown planet. Signaling her crew for help is impossible, leaving her stranded on Ryk. Even as she fights her growing attraction to the planet’s ruler, she dreams of the day when she can return to piloting a ship through the stars. Aras, leader of the Rykians, hasn’t had contact with a human in five hundred years. Due to his lengthy life span, little excites him until he meets Jasmine. He desires her from the first moment he sees her, longing to ease her anguish while showing her the wonders of his kingdom.
Caught between two worlds, Jasmine struggles with a difficult dilemma—continue searching for a way home or accept her new life with Aras on Ryk. How can she decide when choosing one means leaving the other behind forever? AmazonKU
ULLR: GALACTIC CYBORG HEAT SERIES by Jessie Rose Case
VS note: There’s not a blurb per se but here’s a generic statement and a bit from the excerpt, both of which the author shared in place of a specific blurb. More on ebook seller’s page.
HEA, Galactic Cyborg Heat Series, Hot Romantic Fiction Novel. This tantalizing story of passions and desires unexpectedly brings together a Cyborg and a human female in a way they never thought possible. What the hell!….Scrambling to stay hidden in the village she’d had to park her bike half a mile away and slowly, carefully walk in. Watching from the edge of the building in shadow at what was happening across the space in front of her. People were being forcedly moved. Her informant had been right. She hadn’t believed it but seeing was believing. That’s why she was here. Lifting her PID she started recording. Zooming in catching the faces of those doing the moving. She didn’t recognise anyone. But they were human. Feeling a little sick at how people were being treated, it didn’t look good. Children were crying, women and men trying to stop it. Someone was going to get hurt. Was there really something sinister going on? Why wasn’t this public knowledge? Why move them in the dead of night? This wasn’t right. AmazonKU
ORC’S PRETEND MATE (RED PLANET DRAGONS OF TAJSS BOOK 34) by Miranda Martin
Trapped in a city carved into stone, Phoebe is a human spy with one mission: infiltrate the Urr’ki, a war-torn alien race on the brink of extinction. She’s thrust into the protection of Vapas, a brooding City Guard with haunted eyes and no hope for the future. In order to protect her from the Shaman’s ruthless enforcers, Vapas declares her his dragoste—his fated mate. Pretending to be his isn’t part of Phoebe’s plan, but the fierce warrior awakens desires she swore she’d buried forever. As rebellion brews beneath the surface and deadly quakes threaten the city’s fragile existence, Phoebe and Vapas must work together to unravel the Shaman’s dark secrets. In a world where love is as dangerous as the enemy, can they survive long enough to discover if their bond is real—or will it be their downfall? AmazonKU
THAWED GLADIATOR THRAX (AWAKENED FROM THE ICE BOOK TWO) by Alana Khan
A modern woman unraveling an ancient mystery…Skye never imagined her programming skills would lead her to Thrax, a Roman gladiator preserved in ice for two thousand years. As she introduces him to the 21st century, she finds herself falling for this primal warrior in a dangerous world. But when a ruthless scientist threatens to expose their secret, Skye must fight to protect not just her heart, but Thrax’s freedom, future… and his very life. …a gladiator awakening to a second chance…Thrax opens his eyes to a world he doesn’t recognize–that wants him dead. Compassionate Skye becomes his only anchor. As he struggles to find his place, he discovers a chance at love and freedom he never dreamed possible. Yet the modern world holds dangers he’s ill-equipped to face, threatening to destroy his newfound peace. …and a love story that rewrites history…As Skye and Thrax’s relationship deepens, they must navigate not only their own fears and doubts but also a world unprepared for their reality. Is their love strong enough to challenge the rules of both past and present? AmazonKU
SLAVIC (THE BRIGANDS OF RUK BOOK ONE) by Jennifer Julie Miller
Ruby – This is just not my freaking year! Curious? Pull up a chair and let’s talk. First, I get a call from my baby sister and my whole world is turned upside-down. Now we are on the run from people we don’t have the funds to outwit. We were safe for a quick minute and then the world and everything we’ve ever known took a trip into the unbelievable. You think this is the worst of it? Nope! Apparently, the universe was bored and decided to create something far more interesting for its own amusement. It seems like my story isn’t over yet, even though that might have been easier for me to accept. Finding ourselves displaced in a time and space where we don’t belong, and just as we believe all hope is gone. In stomps, the biggest, snarliest, ugliest thing I’ve ever seen. He reaches down and picks me up like I’m a precious piece of glass. He is a monster, a beast, a growling monstrosity that looks at me like I am a living, breathing, dream. Once in his arms, I realize I am no longer lost or alone. I’ve finally found what I was always searching for … him. Slavic – It seems like the gods are not done interfering with my life yet. We intercept a bug ship, anticipating a good fight and full cargo hold, only for me to find HER, my beloved. Laying weak, and practically fading away in my arms, she is a creature I never envisioned, but her very existence is a cruel mockery of my failures. I don’t deserve her, but now that I’ve held her in my arms … that is where she will remain. This storyline ends in a HEA, but continues on throughout the remaining series as each book concentrates on a particular couple. AmazonKU
HYPERDRIVE (ALIEN BRIDE RACE BOOK FOUR) by Sybur Phyre
Zariah – The last package I receive from my mother contains the one thing I don’t expect: an entry ticket to the Alien Bride Race. My father was a bounty hunter. I was a mistake. I was also, in his mind, free labor until I made my daring escape as a child. My twin brother stayed with our father and carries on the family tradition. I joined the shipping industry for an honest wage, but I can’t seem to escape my past. Now, I transport dangerous things as a private contractor. I trust few people and fewer aliens. But my mother’s last gift included a letter, apologizing for my childhood, one that makes me feel guilty for wanting to throw away my ticket. I don’t want an alien mate. I’m not interested in starting a family when I come from one that’s such a mess. But when the ticket falls out of my pack and a fellow contractor at the bar picks it up, I get teased to no end. To my surprise, Elix, someone I helped long ago, steps in and returns it to me. He’s a lone wolf type, keeps to himself, depends on no one, and is of an endangered species with few left in the universe thanks to the war with the Nebulous Empire. He’s a jacked beast of a male with a protective tendency that I like. But more importantly, he’s the only one …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
SWALLOWED by Meg Smitherman
Earth is broken beyond repair. The Planet is our last hope. Humanity’s first mission to the Planet ended in tragedy, but botanist Jill Jones won’t let that stop her from joining the second. Perfect climate, perfect terrain, perfect flora and fauna; the Planet has called to Jill all of her life. She knows, with bone-deep certainty, it’s home. A new beginning for humanity. She just needs a chance to prove it. But as Jill and her team survey the Planet, a mysterious presence begins to infiltrate their thoughts. When her colleagues start to disappear, it’s up to Jill to uproot the Planet’s secrets before they consume her, her friends, and the one man she would do anything to keep. AmazonKU
THE ALIEN’S PRIVATE REDEMPTION (ALIEN BRIDES; CHELION CONSIRACY BOOK TWO) by C V Walter
In a galaxy on the brink of war, two unlikely souls find each other against all odds…Private Angela McBride’s future is derailed when she’s arrested for a crime she was forced to commit. Desperate and alone, her only glimmer of hope is Zoric, a member of an alien faction tasked with unraveling her case. Zoric never imagined he would find his fated mate, not after the loss of his first love. But as he and Angela work together to uncover the sinister plot behind her actions, their undeniable bond grows stronger—and more dangerous. For the secrets they unearth point to a conspiracy within Zoric’s own people, one that could tear the galaxy apart. With enemies closing in from all sides and time running out, Zoric must decide: will he risk everything to protect the human woman who could be his last chance at happiness? And can Angela let down her walls and trust in a love that transcends species and circumstance? AmazonKU
ROOK’S ROSE (HELL’S ACRE BOOK TWO) by Lilith Saintcrow
New Rome perches upon the shores of the Thamis River, and in its depths a teeming mass of humanity lives under the iron fist of an Empire which never fell to Vandals or Christianity. Under the cover of coalsmoke fog, secret societies bloom—thieves and murderers, lords and bullyboys. For years Gemma Dove has planned revenge against the man who murdered her parents; so too has Avery Black sworn vengeance against the Priory. Now that their paths have crossed, they might bring down a monster and deal the blasphemers of the Nailed God a stinging blow. Under soot-stained skies and flickering gaslamps, from the crowded poor-schools and gin-soaked tenements to the glittering whirl of Society, plans, treachery, and counter-betrayal are afoot. If Avery can convince Gemma of his trustworthiness, the duo might stand a chance. But if any suspect who Miss Dove truly is, not even the gods might save her.
BREATHING SPACE: ELLIS MCFADDEN MYSTERIES by Kristen Painter
VS note: Not a romance but intriguing.
Step into the enigmatic world of the Athos—a vessel that blends the luxury of a cruise ship, the intrigue of a scientific research station, and the might of a military starship. Here, amidst the stars, you’ll find Ellis McFadden, the ship’s head librarian, embarking on adventures she never anticipated this late in her career. Even better that she gets to experience it all while in proximity to her daughter, who just happens to be the vice admiral. But life aboard the ship takes a darker turn when a library patron is found dead, and Ellis falls under suspicion. With her reputation on the line, Ellis must navigate a labyrinth of secrets and lies. Armed with her wits, the loyalty of her eclectic friends, and her trusty android cat, she dives into a mystery that’s as thrilling as the unexplored galaxies around her. Can she find the critical evidence to clear her name before the next jump into the unknown? AmazonKU
NIGHT’S BRIDE: RAGORU ORIGINS BOOK THREE by S J Sanders
Chosen to be one of the first sent to the northlands as a bride for a triad of monstrous Ragoru, Emily Duert was determined to keep an open mind and make the best out of an unknown situation. Although she heard much about the aliens, it was difficult to know what was rumor and what was fact. To further complicate matters, rather than a triad, she was mated to a pair of twins without an alpha between them. It wasn’t what she was prepared for, and yet she was surprised to find that the males were attentive and endearing. Truth be told, Vikt and Vrel were nothing like what she imagined Ragoru to be like. Quiet and shy, neither male was aggressive much less a monster whispered about by humans. Despite the challenges presented by not having an alpha in their family, Emily found love and comfort with her mates only for everything to be thrown into uncertainty with the arrival of a lone male in the midst of a snowstorm. With the Withering Nights approaching, can she protect her family and her heart from an unknown male? Is it her fate as a midwinter night’s bride to find her happy ever after in the northlands, or will it lead her to only pain and regret? AmazonKU
HER MOMENT IN TIME: SAPPHIC TIME TRAVEL ROMANCE (DIMENSIONS OF LOVE BOOK TWO) by Abigail Taylor
Trista Wallis, a driven scientist, has spent her career trying to make a name for herself. Working alongside her mentor, Oliver, and his daughter, Julia, she finally cracks the code and takes the ultimate leap—traveling back in time. There, Trista discovers a simpler life and begins to wonder if she’s better off living in the past. She forms connections with people who profoundly impact her, finding happiness she never thought possible. But in the present, Julia and Oliver uncover her secret. Fearing the unintended consequences of her actions, they work tirelessly to bring her back. When they succeed, Trista is furious and unwilling to let go of her newfound happiness. However, as cracks begin to form in the altered timeline, she must confront the chaos her choices have created—unexpected changes in people’s lives, spiraling events, and a future she could never have foreseen. Torn between two worlds, Trista faces an impossible decision: is this the life she’s meant to live, or has she rewritten history? AmazonKU
CLAIMED BY CELESTIAL ALIEN RULERS (HAREM OF THE CELESTIAL CONQUERORS SERIES BOOK ONE) by G R Stellar
VS note: Reverse harem or why choose evidently, not the MMC keeping a harem.
The celestial rulers need human women to prevent the end of their alien civilization. Their human agents, working nonstop to recruit suitable mates, will stop at nothing to accomplish their purpose. That purpose is simple. Pair beautiful, fertile women with multiple extraterrestrial men. If you’ve ever wondered what it would mean to have a male harem available to you, maybe you’ll be fortunate enough to find out. Keep your eyes and ears open because the universe is closer than you think.
*** I decide it’s finally time to sleep with Connor. After a whole lot of dates, I’m ready. He’s special. I think he might be the one for me. When I go to his house to seal the deal, though, he has a bunch of women there. Just when I’m trying to figure things out, everything changes! Suddenly I’m in a strange new place, and Connor is telling me that he works for an alien race. I’ve been caught up accidentally in a plan to provide Earth women to extraterrestrial men. What in the world is going to happen to me now? AmazonKU
ALIEN’S LOVE CHILD by Athena Storm
I’m a spaceship captain who doesn’t trust anyone. Especially not the gorgeous alien bounty hunter who just joined my crew. Davin says he’s here to help, but I know better. No one boards a smuggler’s ship without an agenda. His smoldering silver eyes and easy charm won’t fool me. Not when I can feel the secrets he’s hiding. But space has a funny way of throwing people together. One explosive mission, and suddenly we’re tangled in a web of danger, desire, and betrayal. Every look he gives me makes my pulse race. Every touch pulls me deeper into a connection I can’t afford. He says he’s on my side, but I can see the conflict in his eyes. I should keep my distance, protect my ship, my crew, my heart. Except it’s already too late. Because in a galaxy where enemies lurk behind every star, Davin might be the only one I can trust. And the one man who can break me. AmazonKU
THE FOREVER: A ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE ROMANCE (WHEN THE WORLD FELL BOOK THREE) by Elle Richards
LIV – After all the trials we’ve endured, the dream of making it to Bridgehill often felt unattainable—but we’re so close now, I can almost touch it, and the thought makes me uneasy. With Cruz by my side and my new family surrounding me, I can’t wait to breathe the sea air and experience the true feeling of security. I want to be settled, to building something good, and find meaning in a life where everything we knew and loved was obliterated just two short years ago. All I can hope for is for our group to make it there alive. Beyond that, I’ll take each challenge as it comes, knock down anyone who gets in my way, and keep loving Cruz, the man who’s quickly become the best part of my life, just as Haruto had once referred to me. AmazonKU
CHASING TROUBLE (THE CHASE BOOK ONE) by Samantha Lau
VS Note: MM SFR.
Catch him. Kiss him. Kill him. Jax hasn’t decided yet. Holden has always been good at slipping through the cracks, but this time he’s in deeper than ever. Jax is no ordinary bounty hunter. He’s infuriatingly attractive, with a swagger that screams trouble and a smile sharp enough to slice through steel. The moment Jax catches up to him, all Holden wants to do is drag that hot hunter into the nearest dark corner and find out if his lips taste as dangerous as they look. Jax is done playing games. Holden is a slippery bastard, always one step ahead, grinning like he’s in on some cosmic joke no one else gets. He’s cocky, arrogant, and—damn it—way too good-looking for Jax’s sanity. Every encounter feels like a match to a fuse, setting off sparks Jax knows will only end in an explosion. If only it wasn’t so tempting to catch him… and not just because there’s a bounty on his head. But they’re not the only ones playing the game. With enemies closing in and dangerous cargo hidden in the depths of space, it’ll take more than quick reflexes to survive. The line between hunter and hunted is blurring fast, and if Jax and Holden aren’t careful, they could destroy each other long before they find out what’s waiting for them at the end of the chase.
HER ALIEN SOLDIER (ASTERION STATION BOOK ONE) by Elle Harper
Maggie Benson has a pretty great life on Asterion Station: slinging drinks in Mars Lounge, talking to people from all over the galaxy, hanging out with her friends, and spending the occasional night with a hot alien whenever she needs to scratch an itch. She wouldn’t change a thing. Until a powerful, serious, grumpy alien makes his way into her bar. Xarek is a dedicated soldier, a commander of the embattled Altarian military. Asterion Station, and the mission that brought him there, could very well be the salvation his people need so desperately. The last thing he needs is to get distracted by a curious, talkative, curvy human woman. Inviting Maggie onto his lap and into his bed is very unlike him. But, maybe it’s time to be more than a soldier. AmazonKU
QUEST: TALES OF A VESCI WARRIOR BOOK ONE by M Susan Potter
Zalena landed in Chicago alone, injured and confused. She knew only her name and that she came here willingly from a distant planet. She’s adrift without a home or memories, but driven to protect those in need. Lena patrols the streets every day, saving as many people as she can. But Zalena isn’t really alone. She has unseen allies who won’t let her down. Somehow, bags with money and useful items that no one else manages to find are often waiting in the alley where Lena arrived. Aegis and Dash, who were supposed to travel to Earth with her, won’t stop searching until they find her. This is an urban fantasy, crime-fighting reverse harem romance with fated mates, mature characters, and reverse age gap. AmazonKU
BOUNTY HUNTER’S MATCH (VINDUTHI CAPTURED MATES BOOK SIX) by Ava York
Rule #1 of hosting an interspecies Valentine’s Gala: Never let the Mondians near the dance floor.
Rule #2: Keep the Sylphids solid. Rule #3: Don’t fall for your ridiculously hot Vinduthi security guard while managing the galaxy’s most chaos-prone celebration of love. I thought I had everything under control until malfunctioning cleaning drones, zero-gravity “malfunctions,” and an AI determined to play matchmaker turned my carefully planned event into a diplomatic disaster zone. Now trapped in an emergency suite with Barek, I’m learning some rules are meant to be broken… especially when claiming bites and forever bonds are on the line. Let’s just hope the station survives our path to true love. Please note: Bounty Hunter’s Match is a much lighter episode of Vinduthi Captured Mates. If you’re not a fan of fluff and screwball comedy, this might not be for you. AmazonKU
***********************BRIEF BREAK BEFORE THE FANTASY/PNR BOOKS!**************************************
VS Note: I allowed myself to get a bit dystopian at the beginning of LANDON, imagining a Khagrish lab devestated by mountain fever and the prisoners trapped in their cells…all the Badari Warriors books can be read as standalones.
LANDON: A BADARI WARRIORS SCIFI ROMANCE NOVEL (SECTORS NEW ALLIES SERIES BOOK 11)
When unexpected circumstances give her a chance to escape from an alien scientist’s lab after she’s been tortured, Mandy Rennegar knew she should run for the hills with the other prisoners. There’s one more special captive who hasn’t been freed, however, and she decides to risk everything to help him. Mandy’s not leaving anyone behind.
Captured by the enemy on a scouting trip, Landon of the Badari has been pushed beyond his limits of sanity and strength by the Khagrish experiments and waits to die…until the human woman sets him free and takes him into the wilderness with her on a desperate trek to freedom. If he could only regain his memory, he’s sure there’s a sanctuary on the planet where his people could help them both.
As Mandy and Landon flee the pursuing Khagrish new challenges arise, including secrets from the past which could destroy the growing attraction between them. Difficult choices have to be made, putting Mandy’s life at risk and Landon discovers the Khagrish have left a lasting mark on his mind.
Will they reach the Badari sanctuary in time? Can their love survive Mandy’s revelations? Will the Alpha of the Badari give them a chance to be together or will he allow her to die when Landon risks everything to save his fated mate?
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HORN OF WINTER (A RELIC HUNTERS NOVEL BOOK FIVE) by Keri Arthur
Revenge is a dish best served cold…When Bethany Aodhán, resident—and reluctant—relic hunter for Deva’s Fae Council, is assigned her next task, little does she realize just how many unwanted ghosts it will raise. The missing relic—Borrhás’s Horn—enables the user to raise elements of winter against their enemies. It quickly becomes clear that the Horn is now in the hands of a powerful witch who has very specific targets in mind—everyone involved in the hunt for Agrona’s Claws. As the attacks intensify, and buildings—and people—are frozen and destroyed, Bethany and Mathi Dhār-Val, her Elven handler and friend, race to uncover who is behind the attacks and reclaim the Horn. But the threads of treachery loom closer than either of them realize, weaving around the pixie who pursues her romantically and the dark elf king she wants but cannot have. As the attacks grow ever more violent, it becomes clear that Bethany is now in their enemy’s crosshairs Can they find the Horn and its wielder in time to not only save Bethany, but an entire city? Or will winter’s icy embrace take them all?
SO I DARED A DRAGON (THE MATING GAME BOOK SIX) by Karen Strassel
I’ve been rejected my entire life. Pushed around and kicked down. But now I’m doing the impossible: demanding my fated mate fix the mess they left. This isn’t my first trip to The Mating Game stage. Last episode, I crashed the happy couple’s final episode and claimed the show’s host, Bibi le Bonnet, as my mate—even if she wasn’t Bibi when we were forced together. Even if it never felt right. Nothing in my life has been safe since she abandoned me and fled our pack. I want retribution. Then Bibi offers me something better: a chance to find my true mate. I’ll get three questions. My life has been a non-stop disaster, so I know trouble when I cause it. Danger is hot on my heels and secrets are thick enough to choke on. But thinking I’ll abandon the chance of a lifetime? No way. I’ve survived my pack’s rejection by stealing from the rich and dodging capture…Once my enemies see me on screen, I’ll need a miracle to get out alive. Three potential suitors. Enter Aarix Hale. My knight in shining scales is massive, grumpy, and ready to give me a taste of my own medicine. After spending centuries imprisoned inside a mountain, the gorgeous dragon makes an unforgettable entrance to claim what’s his. Me. That’s what happens when you make promises you never expect to keep. I should be worried, but he’s hotter than dragon fire and I’m ready to burn. Except I’m not Aarix’s only mission. And three dates to find my forever. It’s my pleasure to show this out-of-touch dragon how to claim me. But Aarix awakens something beyond lust inside me. He marks me with painted scales and they become real. And now I have powers? He insists there are more dragons trapped inside the Rocky Mountains and I’m the key to freeing them. That is, if the creature who kept my dragon from me doesn’t get the final say.
A STORY OF MATES AND TEMPTATION (THE LOST FAE RIDERS SERIES BOOK THREE) by G Bailey
I used to thinking surviving was all I could do to thrive, but when Emyr captures me, I learn my life could get much worse. The mansion is gone, burnt into nothing, and the dragon riding fae are scattered across Pennitan. Our army, our one chance to win, is lost with them. Maeve is injured, Ziven is missing, Hettie is with King Daegan…Now my only hope is the books, and the deities locked away within them. The vampyres have ruled for too long and the fae will not be slaves forever. I am Story Dehana, a lessborn fae, a blood slave, a dragon rider and finally a descendant of the lost Twilight Dynasty. I will go down in dragon fire. AmazonKU
SHINY THINGS (TEXAS MAGIC) by Kelly Fox
VS note: LGBTQ PNR.
NEVER SUBMIT i(BAD WOLVES BOOK TWO) by Harper A Brooke and Brea Viragh
They think I’m weak, but I’m a wolf among sheep. The Moon Goddess’ temple is destroyed, the Moonstone gone. I’ve been kidnapped by the deadliest wolf pack in the country, but something is changing inside me. The curse has been lifted—a part of me has finally woken up, a part that’s been dormant for a very long time. A beast that’s both wild and a warrior. My four wolves have joined together to rescue me, to save their packs from Andras’ wrath, but our enemies are everywhere.
Now, I’m fighting for something far greater than just my life: my heart and my soul, along with Dax, Noble, Torin, and Mathis.Little Red has claws, and it’s about time I use them. AmazonKU
TALE OF THE SEASONS’ WEAVER by D Wallace Peach
In the frost-kissed cottage where the changing seasons are spun, Erith wears the Weaver’s mantle, a title that tests her mortal, halfling magic. As the equinox looms, her first tapestry nears completion—a breathtaking ode to spring. She journeys to the charmed isle of Innishold to release the beauty of nature’s awakening across the land. But human hunters have defiled the enchanted forest and slaughtered winter’s white wolves. Enraged by the trespass, the Winter King seizes Erith’s tapestry and locks her within his ice-bound palace. Here, where comfort and warmth are mere glamours, she may weave only winter until every mortal village succumbs to starvation, ice, and the gray wraiths haunting the snow. With humanity’s fate on a perilous edge, Erith must break free of the king’s grasp and unravel a legacy of secrets. In a charmed court where illusions hold sway, allies matter, foremost among them, the Autumn Prince. Immortal and beguiling, he offers a tantalizing future she has only imagined, one she will never possess—unless she claims her extraordinary power to weave life from the brink of death. AmazonKU
PEACOCK ME LIKE A HURRICANE (RISE OF THE RESISTANCE BOOK TWO) by Cassandra Featherstone
Mating with a ruthless vampire clone feels like handing a weapon to the villain of the story—messy, chaotic, and guaranteed to leave claw marks on my heart. The whispers behind my back and the simmering resentment in my community are just the tip of the iceberg. Losing Alistair and Rhea shattered us, and now Sari and Wilde are determined to break Rafe and me, emotionally and physically, one calculated blow at a time. If that wasn’t enough, the Beltane ritual left me with a life-altering revelation I’m not ready to face. Spoiler alert: I have raw, uncontrollable magic surging through me that I have no idea how to control. Now I’m not just a mate, a leader, or a target. The cherry on the top of my stress sundae? I also went into heat, and my world flipped upside down faster than a cat chasing a laser pointer. Taurus’s casual jokes about having a baby should’ve rolled off me like water off a cat’s back. Instead, they’ve planted seeds of chaos in my mind. Is it even possible? With war brewing between factions of the Resistance, every move I make feels like a step closer to disaster. The question is: can I protect Rafe, hold my fractured family together, and survive the oncoming storm? Or will the hurricane that is Taurus coming into my life tear everything apart? AmazonKU
UNTOUCHED MUSSELS: SUCKER FOR LOVE MYSTERY NOVELLA by K L Hiers
VS Note: MM PNR.
Jay Tintenfisch knew he was in for the adventure of a lifetime when he followed Asta the Asran Prince into the magical world of Xenon, but falling in love with him… well, that was quite the surprise.
WARNING: This 45k novella is set after SFL #3 Head Over Tentacles and contains small spoilers for the series. Amazon
BLOOD AND ICE (HAVEN HOLLOW BOOK 41) by J R Rain and H P Mallory
Taliyah: The last person I expect to ask me a favor is the headmistress of Blood Rose Academy, Aurea Grimsbane. But when she tells me her daughter, Vivian, has been brutally murdered, I can guess what’s coming next…Yep, Aurea wants me to figure out what happened to Vivian. Of course, my first answer is a resounding ‘no’ because I want nothing to do with that backstabbing witch. But when she threatens the safety of my family, claiming she’s stolen a bone dagger from the would-be Queen of Winter, Janara, my ears perk up. Why? Because that dagger will kill me, and I don’t want to leave my boys without a mother. So, yes, Aurea has me between a rock and a hard place, and this is one mystery I begrudgingly realize I’ll have to unravel. Good thing I have my husband (in name only) Maverick by my side. Though it doesn’t help that my feelings for him are crossing into dangerous territory. AmazonKU
SHADOW SCORCHING (SHADOW BLADE SERIES BOOK TWO) by Yasmine Galenorn
As Dante and I investigate the demonic force that’s threatening Seattle, a new case lands in our lap when one of Dante’s aunts starts talking about Jet, the young, honey-tongued coyote shifter who wants to marry her. Tilda is vulnerable, elderly, and rich, and doesn’t’ want to believe Jet’s out to fleece her. When Dante insists we investigate, we’re led into the greedy world of grifters, and to a darker scheme far more dangerous than just stealing money. Can we prevent the scammer from not only stealing Tilda’s money, but Tilda’s very life force?
FORCED BY THE ALPHA (SPARKLE HOLLOW WOLVES BOOK SEVEN) by Lyra Atlas
The brutal Alpha forces me into a blood tie. Now I’m his to do with as he pleases. His darkness rolls off him in destructive, cursed waves. He blames it all on my family. He wants his revenge, so he kidnaps me to pay for their actions. And when he forces me to become his mate, not even my witch magic can help me…I had just finished helping the pack with my potions and herbs when he came for me. I was ambushed, knocked out, and thrown into a sack. He takes me to his cabin and drags me around the compound. He says I must do what I owe him, starting with entering a blood tie. I’m being punished for something I didn’t do. Punishment is when he triggers the powers locked deep inside of me with his cruel tongue. Punishment is when he tricks my vulnerable body into becoming his personal toy. His bloodied hands are all over me, and I can’t escape. Will the brutal Alpha keep me here forever? AmazonKU
FIVE TO LOVE HIM (PHOENIX IMMORTAL: HIVE BOOK ONE) by Alexa Piper
Leopold has been searching for the supernatural for most of his life. What he finds is not as mystical as he first thought. There are classes and tests, and more bureaucracy than wonder. Yet, nothing could have prepared Leopold for finding a supernatural mate, a mate unlike any other. A hive is strong, the stronger the bigger they are. When they see Leopold and know him to be theirs, the hive comes to realize that they will need all of their strength, as much of it as their five bodies allow. After all, no matter how many parts a hive is made up of, they are one consciousness and few can match that.
Amazon Not on Apple Books of Kobo yet the day I checked
THE CUPID CONSPIRACY (HOLIDAY VILAGE ROMANCES BOOK THREE) by Jordyn Alexander
Beatrix Nightshade is used to being weighed down by responsibility. First with raising her two younger twin sisters after their parents died, then with her job championing the underdog Forgotten Holidays at City Hall, a life of hard work and fighting for what she wants is all she’s ever known. Just once she’s like things to be easy. Curtis Heartson is a cupid who’s charms and good looks have gotten him far in life. A lobbyist for Valentine’s Day, Curtis loves to win and make it look easy. He especially loves rubbing it in the face of his adorably angry rival, Beatrix. But romantic love is highly prized in the Valentine’s Neighborhood and Curtis can’t seem to take his career to the next level without being in a serious relationship. He can’t just fake it: cupids can sense bonds of strong emotion. But hate is easy to confuse with love and even if no one loves him, Curtis does know someone who hates him. Curtis comes to Beatrix with a proposition: a marriage of convenience. A way to pull the wool over his superiors’ eyes. One where he helps her with her goals and she helps him with his. A business arrangement. What could go wrong? But even the best plans have a way of going awry. When real feelings start sneaking into their strictly-business relationship, Curtis will have to choose: his career? Or his heart? AmazonKU
THE NIGHT IS DEFYING (NYTEFALL TRILOGY BOOK TWO) by Chloe C Penaranda
Vicious Nightmares Need Peaceful Dreams. Shaken from the aftermath of the Libertatem, the newly found star-maiden Astraea is determined to keep her freedom, even at the cost of betraying her heart. But time is running out to recover her memories with the hole it will unveil her killer. Embarking on a journey to discover her past, Astraea’s awakening power spins the hourglass on a history threatening to repeat itself. While Nyte tries to regain control of the vampires hungry for bloodshed, a sinister plan by his brother to overthrow him sparks a dangerous feud. But are they willing to wear the blood of their kin to see it through? For nothing in the past ever stays buried. Friends have turned into foes, brothers have turned into enemies, and what was written in the stars long ago ignites again in two hearts that were never meant to be. Letting Astraea go would save the world from darkness, but Nyte is no hero. It seems no monster is heartless, and no angel is without sin.
SIN: THE MATE GAMES (APOCALYPSE BOOK ONE) by Meg Anne and K Loraine
I always thought I’d start the apocalypse. Instead I’ve been asked to help end it. How does one stop the end of the world, you might ask? You gotta knock up Lucifer’s vessel before he does. I know, I know. I was surprised too. But let me tell you, if ever there was an incubus made for the job, it’s me. With a name like Sin, you’d think this should have been the easiest task I’d ever been assigned. And you’d be correct. Except said vessel is a beautiful and dangerously powerful succubus in her own right. Oh, and she’s not interested. Not in me or any of the other horsemen who were assigned to protect her. Yup, that’s right. The four horsemen of the apocalypse are back. War – Pestilence – Famine – Death – She may not be our biggest fan, but one of us has to be her baby’s daddy. Which is why she’s been forced to live with us until we get the job done. We’ve never been very good at sharing. Or at saving things instead of destroying them, but when you know who calls in a favor, you don’t say no. The Doomsday clock is ticking, so save the world it is. Now if only we could get Merri to play ball. Because if we don’t find a way to get her pregnant before he does, then it’s not just the end of us. It’s the end of everything. AmazonKU AB
WRONG TRAIN, RIGHT WOLF: AN MM MPREG SHIFTER ROMANCE by Colbie Dunbar
Fate has a knack for keeping you on track. All I want is to get on my early-morning flight and take a nap before reaching my destination. It’s the perfect plan until I oversleep. I miss my flight, and with no options to rebook, I race to the train station. After I find my seat, my wolf is on high alert. He scents our mate and he’s human. Suddenly the missed flight isn’t so bad, only fate doesn’t make it easy. The sexy omega isn’t supposed to be on this train, and after playing musical seats, he wants to get off at the next stop. I can’t let that happen. So, I make him an offer. Amazon
ENIGMATIC ECHOES (WHISPERS OF WITCHCRAFT COZY MYSTERIES BOOK FOUR) by Nellie H Steele
Carly has grown accustomed to the eerie enchantment of Thornwood Manor, but the secrets of her family’s past continue to unveil themselves. Her grandmother’s stories, particularly those about the enigmatic Emma, are more than just tales—they’re keys to Carly’s magical heritage. When Carly begins to unlock the mysteries of a haunted music box that has been in her possession since the beginning, she discovers its connection to Velvet Manor in Scotland. Through her grandmother’s vivid recounting, Carly learns of Emma’s harrowing adventures and the powerful witchcraft intertwined with their family history. As the haunting melody of the music box weaves its spell, Carly must confront the lingering spirits and malevolent forces that threaten her family. With each story her grandmother shares, Carly draws closer to understanding the true extent of her magical abilities and the destiny that awaits her. AmazonKU
THE MATING HEX: AN ASHWOOD FALLS WORLD STANDALONE NOVELLA by Lia Davis
VS Note: A re-edited re-release.
After losing her mother to an unexpected illness and being unable to locate a sister, Pepper has to come to terms with being alone for the first time in her life. She refuses to sit still and feels sorry for herself. Reviving her herb garden became her first project, and she mixed up a potion to help it grow. As she performs the spell, a silver wolf stumbles into her backyard, his focus on her. Knocking the magical potion from her grasp, he shifts into a gorgeous man. Tyler Nash never expected to scent his mate while on a run. Seeing her in the flesh, tending to her garden by moonlight, is too much for him to deny. Little does he know the witch accidentally puts a hex on him, and not just his heart. Now, everything he touches sprouts leaves and flowers. But the screwed-up version of a green thumb is the least of their worries. Pepper discovers a secret her mother didn’t get a chance to share before she died, and now the father she thought was dead comes back with dark plans of his own.
THE KEEPERS by Heather Graham
VS Note: A re-release.
Rediscover this thrilling paranormal romance from New York Times bestselling author Heather Graham.Fiona MacDonald and her sisters share the mission of maintaining peace in New Orlands, where vampires and shapeshifters hide in plain sight among mankind. As a vampire keeper, is Fiona’s duty to investigate the discovery of a body drained of blood, but this time she must join forces with Detective Jagger DeFarge, who is not only the cop in charge of the investigation but is also a vampire himself. Jagger will stop at nothing to find the murderer and protect his kind—even if his attraction towards Fiona threatens to get in the way. As more vampires die, it becomes clear that they are dealing with an extraordinary force. So when the killer’s attention turns to Fiona, Jagger is faced with the choice of protecting his own species or the woman he so passionately desires.
ROMAN: DESTINED PARANORMALS BOOK SEVEN by Taylor Rylan
VS Note: MM MPREG PNR.
Roman Nelson’s life has been anything but relaxing. After spending a little over two decades raising his younger twin brothers and protecting them from the shifter that killed their parents, he finally found help from the newly formed paranormal council. Accepting the job offer provided not only security but also a new life for the three of them. Now that his brothers have both found their fated mates, he’s left to figure out what to do with his newfound free time without imposing too much on his brothers and their small families. Beauregard Thorne jumped at the chance to leave the fae realm with his alpha brother. With no other family left, his brother is all he has, and the thought of being left behind wasn’t exactly desirable. Although he’s enjoying his time in the shifter realm, he’s finding himself without a whole lot to do. When the council’s bakery suddenly needs a new proprietor, he gives it a chance with his brother’s encouragement. A chance meeting at the grand reopening forever changes Roman’s and Beau’s lives. But will they be able to figure out how to mesh their lives together without losing their newly found paths? Amazon
HOLLYHOCKS: SHALLOW COVE™ DARK DIMENSIONS (THE MONSTER STALKER SERIES BOOK THREE) by January Rayne
I’m a monster DNA experiment and I crave the desire coursing through his veins. The DNA experiments killed me. I was sent to a place called Purgatory. It was full of creatures of all types and that’s where I learned to embrace all of mine. Until I had the opportunity to escape. Now I’m in a world where I can feed off the desire of anyone I want. Some are sweet, some are savory, some are bitter with resentment…Those tend to be my favorite. Then, I noticed Fitz, a delicious looking man, and not only does he need me, but he needs a neighbor. And I’m going to make myself right at home.
In his house. In his bed. In his dreams. I’m drawn to him and his desire fills me like no other. I’m sated. I’m going to mark him, claim him, and kill anyone who dares to get in my way. This man is mine to have. And all my beasts agree. *This is an mf romance and the FMC (female main character) is the monster stalker. This can be read alone but the author recommends reading in order* AmazonKU
BOUNTY by M Bonnet
They were my heart. My soul. The three men who meant everything to me. Until they proved me wrong. When I was exiled from my home, I longed for their comfort. But their abandonment taught me I could only depend on myself. Now they’re here to bring me back to the one place I have no business returning—a society that hides its secrets for a reason. When it comes to light that I am the key to those very secrets everything changes, loyalties change. This time they will have a choice. Will they protect me, or sacrifice me? AmazonKU
HELL FAE PRINCE by Lexi C Foss and J R Thorn
Ribbons are fascinating. They curl and twine, yet unravel so beautifully.
Especially when wrapped around a woman’s sensual form. Alas, I’ve woven so many intricate knots around Camillia De la Croix that I worry she’ll never allow me the privilege of untying her. My pretty little captive is stubborn. Powerful. So delectably perfect. I’ve wanted her for many moons now. To taste her. Captivate her. Dress her in ribbons and devour her. But just as I’m about to make my move, to finally show her who I really am, she’s taken from my grasp to a place I thought long destroyed. And I’m the only one who can bring her back. However, it’s going to require a full mate-circle to provide me with the power to do so. Typhos. Az. Ajax. Me. Can I convince them all to play nice? Or are we destined to spend eternity without our beautiful mate? Don’t worry, little angel. I’ll find you. I’ll k*ll for you. And then…All of us will worship you. Authors’ Note: Hell Fae Prince is a dark paranormal romance with four tormented mates and no choosing required. AmazonKU
NO ROOM AT DRAGON’S LANDING by Lorelai M Hart
VS Note: MM MPREG PNR.
Sometimes one bed is better than two. I’ve been running Dragon’s Landing B&B for six months. My ratings are great, my booking consistent, and the townspeople have accepted me as one of their own. I’m living the dream. But, am I living my dreams? The ones where I find my true mate and raise my family here in the mountains of my ancestors? Not so much. It’s not like I have time to go searching, not with the town’s annual Dragon Fest just around the corner. I can’t afford to have anything go wrong, not after all I’ve done to get this place on track. Only something does go wrong. I’ve double-booked one of the rooms. AmazonKU
A SPARK OF SOMETHING (LIBRARIAN’S GUIDE TO WITCHERY) by Shelby Rhodes
Hello there, I don’t think I’ve seen you here before. Well, if you are new, welcome. I’m Oliver ‘Ollie’ Cross, owner of the Cross Heritage Private Library, and I have a problem. Several actually. To explain the full weight of my conundrum, I feel I have to put out there that I am skeptical of all paranormal ‘things’, and always have been. Mostly, I just find the supernatural a bunch of nonsense. At least…I did…until ghosts started appearing…and my cat started talking to me… And if that weren’t enough, there is a book that constantly insults me, while claiming that I’m a witch! So, as you can see, I have quite a conundrum on my hands, in that I…may be losing my ever-loving mind. On a positive note, for the first time in my life, a man may actually like my tendency to babble, so…winning there? But then, Noble Vincent is perfect… Mysterious, but perfect. Though my cat doesn’t like him, and my best friend thinks he is hiding something. But if anything that’s happening is reality…my cat also lied to me my whole life…and my best friend usually thinks everyone is hiding something, so…opinions rejected! Anyhoo, things are fine! I’m fine! What’s a few life altering events, some breakdowns, and…multiple people trying to kill me—hah… Things will be okay! I hope. AmazonKU
OF SAVAGE AND SIN (WOLVES OF OSSARY BOOK TWO) by Sky Purington
Two souls cursed a thousand years apart. One savage, sinful attraction that can’t be ignored. As an Irish wolf king, I’ve long enjoyed the freedom of having multiple females. At least until my alpha mated with a woman from the future, sparking a pack war. Now, I’m doomed to suffer the same fate with a renegade wolf destined to turn dark. Yet when I finally lay eyes on Naya, my inner beast doesn’t care. I want her and will do anything to make her mine. Unfortunately, she’s already mated against her will to my enemy’s descendant. A mob boss with ambitious plans, determined to travel back to my era, meet my nemesis, and strike a bargain that could cost my pack the war. Something he intends to achieve by using Naya as a shield. After all, being her mate means if he’s harmed, she is too. That leaves me one option–keep him alive, steal her away, try to make her mine, and harness the power of Fated Mates. A connection that would save her from his cruel clutches and avoid my pack’s ruin. The only problem? Finding love with a renegade wolf that isn’t mine means certain death. AmazonKU
FATED IN BLOOD: NOCTURNE VAMPIRE CLAN BOOK ONE by L A McGinnis
I’ve always known vampires were the enemy. For years, I’ve hidden in the shadows, hoping they forget I exist. Then the bloodsuckers did the unthinkable—they stole my sister. When my rescue mission goes terribly wrong, I’m forced to make an impossible choice. Perish, or become one of the immortal creatures I despise. A desperate decision takes a devastating turn and I wake up transformed, starving, at the mercy of two dangerously seductive males—Blake Marten and Riordan Graves. Blake gives me the most memorable night of my life, then throws me away, leaving me wanting more. Riordan offers me a deal. Drink, survive, and get my revenge on the creature holding my sister hostage. We all crave vengeance, and I’ll have mine, hopefully before I lose my soul—and my heart—to my merciless captors. AmazonKU
MINOTAURS AND OTHER MAGIC: MM MONSTER ROMANCE (MYTHO COLLAPSE BOOK ONE) by TJ Nichols
Come for the minotaur and stay for the magic. When a hiking trip in the human world goes wrong, Nate Lee finds himself in another world, stealing to survive. His crimes land him at the hooves of Prince Rohan: minotaur, musician, and massive…While his brother rules the city, Rohan de Calla concerns himself with smaller matters, like cute human thieves who don’t belong there. Rohan pays off Nate’s debt, now Nate owes him. And Nate soon realizes the size of his predicament…Visit Tariko before the collapse of the mythological world into ours. AmazonKU
FEARLESS (WILLOWDALE VILLAGE COLLECTION BOOK TWO) by M Sinclair
I’d made a promise to live my life without fear. When my parents passed, leaving my siblings and I completely alone in the world, I was broken—thrown down a path of reckless decisions. Seven years later, I was finally gaining solid ground. The bold attitude I’d held for most of my life had been shaken but not shattered. Except when it came to matters of the heart. As my mating heat approaches, I’m faced with the daunting task of finding a mate—of choosing one out of the four men that have stolen my heart. Can I even let someone grow close enough to form a mating bond? More so, what if I can’t choose between them? My heart tells me that all four of these men belong to me. Can I be fearless enough to take hold of the happiness right within reach? AmazonKU
AT THE BOTTOM OF THE GARDEN: A NOVEL by Camille Bruce
Clara Woods is a killer—and perfectly fine with it, too. So what if she takes a couple of lives to make her own a little bit better? At the bottom of her garden is a flower bed, long overgrown, where her late husband rests in peace—or so she’s always thought. Then the girls arrive. Lily and Violet are her nieces, recently orphaned after their affluent parents died on an ill-fated anniversary trip. In accordance with their parents’ will, the sisters are to go to their closest relative—who happens to be Clara. Despite having no interest in children, Clara agrees to take them, hoping to get her hands on some of the girls’ assets—not only to bolster her dwindling fortune but also to establish what she hopes will be her legacy: a line of diamond jewelry. There’s only one problem. Violet can see the dead man at the bottom of the garden. She can see all of Clara’s ghosts . . . and call them back into existence. Soon Clara is plagued by her victims and at war with the gifted girls in her care. Lily and Violet have become a liability—and they know far more than they should.
THE OUTCAST MAGE (THE SHATTERED LANDS BOOK ONE) by Annabel Campbell
In this glittering debut fantasy, a mage bereft of her powers must find out if she is destined to save the world or destroy it. Perfect for fans of Andrea Stewart, James Islington, and Samantha Shannon. In the glass city of Amoria, magic is everything. And Naila, student at the city’s legendary academy, is running out of time to prove she can control hers. If she fails, she’ll be forced into exile, relegated to a life of persecution with the other magicless hollows. Or worse, be consumed by her own power. When a tragic incident further threatens her place at the Academy, Naila is saved by Haelius Akana, the most powerful living mage. Finding Naila a kindred spirit, Haelius stakes his position at the Academy on teaching her to harness her abilities. But Haelius has many enemies, and they would love nothing more than to see Naila fail. Trapped in the deadly schemes of Amoria’s elite, Naila must dig deep to discover the truth of her powers or watch the city she loves descend into civil war. For there is violence brewing on the wind, and greater powers at work. Ones who could use her powers for good… or destroy everything she’s ever known.
RUMBLE OF THE CRUMBLE (THE RHUBARB EFFECT) by JP Sayle and Sue Brown
VS note: MM PNR. Authors advise series should be read in order.
Two alphas. That couldn’t work, could it? If it could, would Leonidis be able to open up his scarred heart and make himself vulnerable when all he’d known was pain? Universe be damned, that was how Leonidis felt when Fate stepped in to deliver him one stalk-tastic mate, the town Sheriff. A mate he really did not want—or he tried not to want. Fate and his mate are persistent and as the pair grow closer, so does the danger. With secrets revealed and more at stake than ever, the Sheriff has to consider the entire, growing pride, not just his mate. Can these two find a middle ground in the chaos as everything unravels and danger comes knocking, before it’s all too late? If they do, which alpha will save the day? Amazon
THE SCORPION QUEEN by Mina Frears
Deep within the imperial palace at Timbuktu, Amie has suffered a devastating loss. Once the daughter of a prosperous salt merchant Amie’s life was cruelly overturned in a matter of months. At sixteen, Amie now finds herself disinherited, framed for a scandalous crime, and forced to serve Princess Mariama of Mali. Her father, Emperor Sulyeman, has created a series of impossible trials for his daughter’s suitors. When they fail, he publicly boils them alive, littering Mariama’s path to marriage with ninety-nine corpses. At first, Amie’s life at court is drudgery—the chores are difficult, the servants despise her, and Princess Mariama is prone to mood swings—but the more she learns about the princess’s circumstances, the closer the two girls become. Amie and her intended, Kader, plan to escape Timbuktu and make a new life far away from the shadow of death that has fallen upon the emperor’s court, but she finds herself increasingly drawn to the princess in ways she doesn’t understand. When a mysterious discovery forces her hand, she must choose between fleeing with the boy she loves or helping the princess to end the trials forever. Amie will need to draw on all of her strength and courage to make the perilous journey through the desert to seek the aid of an exiled god in a final, desperate attempt to take charge of her own destiny.
VILLAINS NEED LOVE TOO: A PARANORMAL ROMANCE COLLECTION by Various
Falling for the wrong person never ends well, especially when they are a villain…Villains need love too. Just because you’re a bad guy, doesn’t mean you deserve to be alone. But falling for a villain risks more than your heart. Is love going to be enough when the world learns the truth? Guess we’ll find out. Vampires, werewolves, witches and more find love in all the wrong places in this Paranormal Romance collection. AmazonKU
TWICE SHY: A MONSTER BRIDES ROMANCE by Grace Mirchandani
Mary Brisbee is a book-shop-owning vampire who sticks to herself, in order to protect her supernatural secrets. But one day she breaks her most important rule and everything she has worked so hard to keep together, starts to come undone. …And she never expected a human, much less a human man, to help her bring it all back together. AmazonKU
THOSE FATAL FLOWERS: A NOVEL by Shannon Ives
VS note: Sapphic Fantasy Romance.
Before, Scopuli. It has been centuries since Thelia made the mistake that cost her the woman she loved—Proserpina, the goddess of spring. As the handmaidens charged with protecting Proserpina when she was kidnapped, Thelia and her sisters are banished to the island of Scopuli and cursed to live as sirens—winged half-woman, half-bird creatures. In luring sailors to their deaths with an irresistible song, the sisters hope to gain favor from the gods who could free them. But then ships stop coming, and Thelia fears a fate worse than the Underworld. Just as time begins to run out, a voice emerges, Proserpina’s voice, and what she asks of Thelia will spark a dangerous quest for their freedom. Now, Roanoke. Thelia can’t bear to reflect on her last moments in Scopuli. After weeks drifting at sea alone, Thelia’s renewed human body—a result of her last devastating sacrifice on Scopuli—is close to death. Luckily, an unfamiliar island appears on the horizon: Roanoke. Posing as a princess arriving on a sailboat filled with riches, Thelia infiltrates the small English colony. It doesn’t take long for her to realize that this place is dangerous, especially for women. As she grows closer to a beautiful settler who mysteriously resembles her former love, Thelia formulates a plan to save her sisters and enact revenge on the violent men she’s come to despise. But is she willing to go back to Scopuli and face the consequences of her past decisions? And will Proserpina forgive her for all that she’s done?
PUCKED BY THE PUCA: A MONSTER ROMANCE (MONSTROUS MEET CURES) by Wendi Guff
PUCKED BY A MONSTER—sounds steamy, right? Only I’m not supposed to be chasing romance. Not when I have to coach my cousin’s team to chase their dream of winning the Norsphere Cup.
Everyone’s relying on me, and I can’t let them down by giving into my own desires. Nothing can distract me. That is, until a mischievous Puca glides into my life, sparking a fire inside of me that I’ve never felt before. Every day, it grows brighter and brighter as I fall harder and harder for Pem. His smile melts my heart while his touch sets me ablaze. He’s perfect. Always there…Pleasuring me.
Pleasing me. Playing me. Because Pem isn’t just any monster. He’s the rival team’s star player. Now I have to choose—follow my heart, or uphold my word. Will I find a way to balance the two, or am I skating on thin ice? AmazonKU
PURSUED BY THE SASQUATCH (MONSTER BOUNTY HUNTERS BOOK TWO) by Safia Nyx
THIS HAUNTED HEART: GASLAMP ROMANCE by S L PraterHer heart will never belong to anyone else. Finley – Twenty years ago, Rynn abandoned me to an abyss without her. Her betrayal haunts me more than any ghost at my manor ever could. Years of grief and suffering have even changed my face. But now I’ve found her. She’s hiding in a den of iniquity, working as a courtesan under a false name. She won’t recognize me or the scars that her actions caused—not until it’s too late. My cage is ready for her inside my haunted estate. Rynn’s heart is mine, and I intend to break it. Rynn – I found a man hiding out in my room. I should have known better than to trust him, but there was a beautiful darkness to him that captivated me. He had the saddest eyes I’d ever seen. He was just a pretty devil in disguise. If Finley thinks he can trap me for long inside a cage, even a gilded one, he will rue the day. I always give as good as I get. He can have my heart if he wants it so badly. The organ is nothing but a nuisance. AmazonKU
WEREWOLF IN LEATHER ARMOR (WEREWOLF KNIGHTS BOOK TWO) by Minerva Howe
Rian is the lawyer of the werewolf knight brothers, the slick, smooth, one with the alpha side that won’t quit. But he has the same need to help people as his brother Symon, so when his youngest brother Quin calls him looking to aid a sweet young fox in trouble, Rian jumps on the chance. Eyre meets Rian at a low point in his life, and he knows he can never be in the same league as Rian, or live up to what Rian wants in a mate, but he needs the help Rian can give. And while Rian and his brothers help solve a shifter trafficking ring, Eyre learns that sometimes what he believes about himself just isn’t true. At least as far as Rian is concerned. AmazonKU
MY DATE WITH AN EDIBLE BOOK: THE SENTIENT OBJECT HOLIDAY SERIES by Holly Wilde
Sloan isn’t just a cookbook, she’s a living, breathing entity who has been trapped in her pages for over a century. Betrayed by the wrong man and bound by magic, Sloan dreams of breaking free and finding her happily ever after. Chef Sebastian is always hunting for the next flavor to elevate his dishes. When he stumbles upon an ancient leather bound cookbook, he expects it to contain timeless recipes to dazzle his clients. What he doesn’t expect is for the book to speak to him. Literally. With Seb’s help, Sloan might finally have a chance to rewrite her story. But standing in their way is her evil, traveling book salesman ex, determined to keep her under his control. Together, they’ll have to fight to keep her free, they just have to stop banging first. AmazonKU
MY DATE WITH A RUBBER DUCKIE by Thea Masen
Bath time just got a lot more fun! When Anita picks up a Rubber Duckie just like the one she had as a kid, she thinks her terrible day is about to turn around. Nothing beats a duckie for a sounding board, and now that she has one, she’s determined to solve all her life’s problems with a long bath. But this Rubber Duckie isn’t what he seems. AmazonKU
THE WOLF’S SECRET BABY by Lily Wilder
A wolf shifter menage with consequences. Even psychiatrists make bad judgment calls. Which is how I end up in a scary situation, needing to be rescued. But Typhon and Kull aren’t just brawny saviors. They’re wolf shifters bred to end the world. I tell myself I’m drawn to them out of curiosity, but who am I kidding? It’s impossible not to ogle the Alphas’ perfectly sculpted physique. Typhon’s stubbornness and determination mirrors mine. Kull’s desire to connect reminds me emotions aren’t always a weakness. The brothers are fascinating… irresistible. Before long I cross every single boundary. I never thought I’d be in a menage with two wolf shifters, yet here I am….Falling for my rescuers. But there’s no time to sort through my feelings. Not when a war is brewing. Not when I realize that I’m carrying their baby. AmazonKU
DEADLY DECEPTION: NECROMANCER TALES BOOK TWO by MJ May
VS note: MM PNR.
Necromancer Erasmus Boone’s life is better than he ever imagined. Bucking the typical necromancer storyline, Erasmus has managed to carve out a life filled with love and purpose. With Halloween fast approaching, Erasmus is ready to enjoy his favorite time of year. Unfortunately, Detective Franklin O’Hare’s Midwestern past has other ideas. Covered in blood and found wandering the streets surrounding Chicago, a necromancer is being accused of murder—the victim and circumstances unknown. Mentally unstable, this unfortunate necromancer is in jeopardy of being railroaded for a crime he may or may not have been involved in. Franklin O’Hare’s former captain doesn’t want to witness another victimized necromancer. Aware of Franklin’s association with Erasmus, he calls on them for help. Now headed for chillier climes, Erasmus and Franklin need to figure out if a crime has been committed, and if there’s one thing Erasmus excels at, it’s finding where the bodies are buried. Only Erasmus doesn’t just fine one victim; he finds several. When the souls of the departed blame their deaths on a long dead bogeyman, it becomes clear the local sheriff has a problem and a necromancer accused of murder is just the tip of the iceberg. Between bringing back the dead, dealing with local prejudices, and meeting Franklin’s family, Erasmus has his plate full. Add on a worried warlock father and more than one attempted assassination, and Erasmus is more than ready to pack it up and head back to the warm Mississippi breeze. AmazonKU
HEART OF A WOLF (VIKING WOLVES BOOK ONE) by CJ Ravenna
How to get over a breakup: 1: Go to Iceland 2: Get sent back in time 3: Get abducted by a hot, moody Viking werewolf The tour guides sure didn’t prepare me for this…Kieran – After my boyfriend cheats, my best friend spirits me away to Reykjavik for a scenic getaway. I think this may be just the escape I need to get over the jerk. What was supposed to be a beautiful boat cruise ends in chaos when I find myself transported to the age of the Vikings. Before I can catch my breath, I’m taken captive by Wulfric, a powerful and terrifying Viking warrior. But he’s not just a fearsome fighter. He and his clan are Ulfhednar, wolf shifters. Humans are the natural enemies of Wulfric’s pack and the longer I linger in his time, the more dangerous my already precarious situation becomes. Despite our mutual dislike, Wulfric vows he will keep me alive until I can return to my time… but only if I let him claim me as his mate. Turns out, there’s a thin line between love and hate. Passion erupts, burning hot enough to melt the glaciers. As I see a soft and loving side to this strong, wounded warrior, I begin to wonder just where it is I call home. Can Wulfric’s past be my new present? AmazonKU
MYSTIC LIES (MYSTIC VILLAGE PNR COZY MYSTERIES BOOK FIVE) by Cindy Stark
When a woman is found murdered on the path between the Copper Rose Inn and the Soulscape Sanctuary, witch Kalie Kennedy is dragged into yet another murder mystery. Her mentor Tara is devastated, and with a major retreat just days away, the sanctuary’s reputation hangs in the balance. Things get even more complicated when Detective Nick Monroe asks Kalie to pose as his wife in an undercover operation at the inn. Living in close quarters with the handsome but skeptical detective will be challenging enough, but she soon discovers something darker lurks within the inn’s Spanish colonial walls. As Kalie investigates with help from her familiar Butternut, she discovers that Maria’s death may be connected to long-buried secrets. When strange energies begin manifesting and guests report unsettling experiences, Kalie realizes she’s dealing with both mundane and magical threats. With her ghost friend Sam warning her about Nick, her best friend Jenna worrying about her heart, and her surrogate grandmother Mary Mae hinting at destiny, Kalie has more than murder to sort out. But time is ticking away. The killer is still at large, Tara’s retreat is approaching, and Kalie’s growing feelings for Nick threaten to compromise more than just the investigation. She’ll need all her wit, magic, and courage to uncover the truth before someone else falls victim to the secrets of the Copper Rose Inn. AmazonKU
DEADLY TIGER’S SINGLE DAD CRUSH (COMPANY 417 SHIFTERS SERIES BOOK 49) by Amelia Wilson
SAMANTHA – “He’s strong and powerful, handsome and muscular. What really makes him attractive, though, is the sight of his eyes when he looks at his sons.” Daniel is a very sexy man. He’s a sexy fireman, maybe the sexiest fireman ever. And he has to be the best father in the world. I am so attracted to him. Hell, I’m desperate for him. But I’m just the girl watching his kids. How could I hope to interest him? So what if I want more? What do I have to offer an older man like him? Of course, she has no idea that Daniel is more than just a man. In fact, he’s a tiger shifter, part of a firefighting company of shifters. One night, Daniel’s sister has the kids and the two of them are left alone in the house. Before she knows it, she and Daniel are right in the middle of powerful passion. Now what will happen? AmazonKU
SAVING DAKOTA: VAMPIRES OF BLOOD AND BONES BOOK 19 by B A Stretke
VS Note: MM PNR.
Dakota Winters is a Detective Lieutenant with the Tribal Police on his Native reservation in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. When police downstate gives a Tribal family the runaround in the search for a missing young man, Eric, Dakota takes on the case and heads into the unknown. The more he digs into this case, the farther he gets into a world he’s only heard about in hushed whispers. With a shaman’s magic as his protection, he heads to Mt. Pleasant, land of the Nightwalkers, determined to follow this case wherever it takes him. What he isn’t prepared for is to find himself attracted to one of the vampires he is supposed to distrust. Surrounded by shifters, vampires, and otherworldly beasts, Dakota is risking his life and his heart to bring home answers. Terrance Collins is a soldier for the DuCane Coven and a private investigator in Mt. Pleasant. He’s good at both of his jobs, especially when the focus of the Coven’s attention isn’t playing nice with the Sheriff’s department. Where the Sheriff and others find suspicion, Terrance finds his forever. Dakota Winters is like no one he has ever met, and his heart sings, knowing this is who fate has chosen for him. As the mystery surrounding them deepens, can Terrance win the heart of his beloved and keep him safe from the evil that has come to town? Fate never backs down. Amazon
PAW INSPIRING (PARANORMAL DATING AGENCY BOOK 86) by Milly Taiden
When busy artist Meara Adams inherits her grandmother’s cabin, she’s excited to turn it into an artistic retreat—until angry shifters start trashing her easels and threatening her new home. Gerri Wilder’s perfect solution: one mouth-wateringly hot bear shifter security expert who makes Meara want to paint his muscles all day long! Artek Riggs is used to handling threats, not protecting sassy artists who make his bear roar. But adorable Meara gets in his system the second she accidentally splashes champagne on his expensive suit. When the fierce Lopez clan threatens his mate-to-be, this alpha bear is ready to show everyone why you don’t mess with what’s his. Between steamy time together and defending her artistic retreat from sabotage, Meara’s falling hard for her growly bear. Can a protective shifter and a feisty artist create their own masterpiece of love? And just how many easels will get knocked over before these two admit they’re perfect for each other? AmazonKU
IRON AND EMBERS (ASHES OF THEZMARR BOOK ONE) by Helen Scheuerer
Wren Embervale, alchemist-turned-assassin, finds solace in only one thing: seeking vengeance for the death of her friends. The wars of the past may be over, but her thirst for revenge is far from quenched.
For years, she has been content with her poisons and potions for company, but when an unknown form of alchemy is used to attack a king of the midrealms, Wren’s time in the shadows comes to an end. She’s offered a place at the ancient alchemy academy of Drevenor to find a cure to the dark magic threatening the kingdoms. To win her spot, she must conquer the Gauntlet, a grueling series of deadly trials that could cost her sanity, or her life. More is at play than sabotage from fellow competitors. Magic wielders are being targeted and Wren becomes tangled in a dangerous web of deception and bloodshed that puts the entire realm at risk. But the biggest threat of all might come from the man assigned to protect her—Torj Elderbrock, the silver-haired war hero who has hated her since she assassinated his last charge. Their shared history ignites a simmering tension that threatens to consume them both. Peace is fragile, trust is scarce and enemies lurk around every corner… Will love heal all wounds—or will it be the most lethal poison of all? AmazonKU AB
SPIRITWARRIOR (THE COLEMANS’ LEGACY BOOK TWO) by Jamie Begley
Jody had been born a warrior. Entrusted to protect his family at all costs, he fought hard and played even harder. He followed the rules Silas had set over the family in order to protect their gifts, but Jody didn’t consider it breaking the rules to have a little fun when he was away from the mountain. Didn’t every warrior deserve a break when there was no war to fight? He might have been born knowing there was a soulmate in his future, but until then, he owed no allegiance to a woman he hadn’t even met. Rationalizing his past where women were concerned, Jody discovered how wrong he was when his soulmate showed up, thinking he was no knight in shining armor. Sophie could spot a player a mile off, and Jody was a player. He might pretend to be just a good ole boy, but from the brokenhearted women panting after him whenever he came down from his mountain, she wasn’t buying the malarky he was trying to sell her. If Jody really thought he could convince her that they were soulmates, then he must be drinking too much moonshine. She was just trying to survive, and the spotlight he’d put on her was going to lead her enemies right to her door. What she needed was a fighter, not a lover. And, while she might be attracted to Jody, he certainly was not the hero.
DOYLE (SKY STEAD BOOK TWO) by Fel Fern
VS Note: MM PNR.
For the last five years, pain has been Michael Wilson’s constant companion—until Doyle, a fierce and protective dragon shifter, breaks him free from captivity. But freedom comes with its own challenges. Struggling to adjust to a world he barely recognizes, Michael can’t escape the shadows of his past. Then there’s Doyle—possessive, protective, and frustratingly distant. Despite the intense pull between them, everyone insists Doyle can’t be his. Doyle Lessard wasn’t expecting to find a mate when he rescued Michael, but from the moment he saw him, he was drawn to Michael. Yet grief over his murdered mate still consumes Doyle, and guilt keeps him at arm’s length. He’s convinced he’s too broken to love again and that Michael deserves someone better. But fate has its own plans, and the more Doyle tries to push Michael away, the more undeniable their connection becomes. As old wounds are reopened and new dangers arise, can Michael and Doyle find a way to heal together, or will the pain of the past tear them apart? AmazonKU
TANGO WITH THE ALPHA’S HEART (PACK DANCER SERIES BOOK THREE) by Judels
Alexander took my innocence last night, and now he is taking that thing Angelica in his office as his Luna. Emily became the laughingstock of the pack on her 18th birthday and never expected the Alpha’s son to be her mate. After a night of passionate love, Emily discovers her mate has chosen another to be his Luna. Heartbroken and humiliated, she disappears from the pack. Now, five years later, Emily is a respected high-ranking warrior in the King Alpha’s army. When her best friend invites her to a night of music and laughter, she never expects to run into her mate. Will her mate figure out it is her? Will he chase after her? Most of all, will Emily be able to keep her secrets safe or rekindle the tango in his heart?
ALPHA’S CHOSEN REPLACEMENT (RUNAWAY WOLF MATE BOOK TWO) by Gertty Rudraw
Maximilian doesn’t love me. And I know that. I’m his secret lover, the one who shows up when he calls, the woman who changed everything—my hair, my style, my identity—to get closer to the woman he really wants. People whisper behind my back. They call me desperate, pathetic, a stand-in. They think I’m just a replacement for the woman he’ll never have, and when she returns, I’ll be nothing. But they don’t know the truth. Maximilian isn’t hers, and he’s not really mine, either. Because I made him into a stand-in, too—for the man I can never have again. AmazonKU
WHERE DID YOU GO (INFATUATED FAE BOOK THREE) by Jeneane O’Reilly
VS Note: Book one starts with a human falling through a portal and into the arms of an Unseelie Fae prince…
From breakout TikTok sensation Jeneane O’Riley comes the highly anticipated third book in the Infatuated Fae series, full of forbidden romance, twisty betrayals, and fairy tale magic.
STEALING SLOANE: LONE WOLF GENERATIONS BOOK FIVE by Alicia Montgomery
A prickly Lone Wolf on a mission – Lone Wolf Sloane has only one mission: kill the man who destroyed her life. While her first attempt at assasinating her Alpha didn’t pan out, she vows the next time she had the chance she would finish him off. However, finding out she has a long lost twin sister puts a kink in her plan. But there was nothing in the world–not even a sexy as sin Lycan who seems to always get in her way–that would stop her from completing her mission. A restless Lycan looking for purpose – Jacob Martin has always enjoyed the free and easy lifestyle, but when the other Lycans around him start finding their True Mates and settling down, he starts to wonder if there’s more to life than having fun. When he meets Sloane, they rub each other the wrong way, yet the attraction between them simmers beneath the surface. He knows he shouldn’t get involved with her, but his wolf insists that she means more to him than he may think. When Sloane’s past catches up to her and puts her life in danger, he insists on staying by her side. With revenge still on her mind, can she still achieve her goal, without risking those close to her? And can he keep her safe, without losing his heart? AmazonKU
THE HIDDEN GOD OF OPEN DOORS by Tavia Lark
VS Note: MM PNR.
Forget finding his perfect match. Rune is just desperate to talk to someone. Rune is lonely, immortal, and trapped in a mysterious prison. Objects appear and disappear as the decades pass, and his only companions are the books and television. He hasn’t spoken to a real, live person in over two hundred years. Until one day a phone appears, with a magical dating app already installed. The app promises to find Rune’s perfect match for Valentine’s Day. Rune is tempted, even though he knows that’s impossible. Nobody wants a perfect match they can’t meet. Then he matches with Raider—a confident ex-treasure hunter who shamelessly flirts past Rune’s loneliness. And Raider doesn’t believe in impossible. AmazonKU
ORDER OF SWANS by Jude Devereaux
VS Note: Takes place on another planet although it seems like a Fantasy Romance to me.
To Kaley Arens, a PhD student and expert in folklore, fairy stories have always had a power and an allure beyond mere entertainment. It’s only when Kaley accompanies her lifelong friend Jobi on a visit to his home that she realizes how much she still has to learn. Bellis isn’t the remote island that she believed it to be. It’s another world—a stunningly beautiful and seductive one, with its own royalty, its own rules, and inhabitants who breathe life into the tales she was taught were fiction.
Kaley’s presence is no simple holiday. She has a mysterious connection with Jobi and with Bellis, and abilities that may help determine this world’s fate. Tasked with locating a lost prince, Kaley and her companions—the enigmatic Tanek, a member of the Order of Swans, and Sojee, Kaley’s colossal bodyguard—journey through a land both thrilling and terrifying, where the uncanny and the familiar go hand in hand. But in fairy tales, heroes and villains are easy to discern. Here, nothing is quite as it seems. And though Kaley is discovering that she can change the outcome of the fairy tales she knows so well, her own story is unfolding in ways impossible to predict, with a destiny she could never have foretold
THE SHADOWS THAT LISTEN by Louisa Carmody
It’s been five years since the world was brought to its knees by an immortal war. Anyone who survived the day the other worlds arrived remembers it clearly. The ground cracked open, and daemons crawled from the depths of hell. The sky bled the colour of a raging fire and angels arrived to stop them. Only humanity quickly realised that they were not their allies, and they’re certainly not their guardians. Amara Jones is a human warrior working for the Angel Intelligence Agency. She spends her days at a desk searching for those who don’t make it home in time for curfew. When Amara’s boyfriend is added to that list, she is forced to choose between running off into the darkness to save him and her own life. Suddenly she’s thrust into the midst of a war that she’s not equipped to fight, and quickly realises that she is unlikely to survive on her own. Nathaniel is the archangel leading the destruction on humanity, for which he cares little. After he finds Amara hiding in the dark, she leaves a lasting impression in the form of a blade through his abdomen and her enemy quickly changes from daemons that lurk in the shadows to the vengeful winged beast that stalks her from the skies. Amara soon discovers that Nathaniel may not only be the key to survival, but to finding the man that she loves. The only question is – who will survive the night? AmazonKU
BILLIONAIRE SHIFTER’S SECRET HEIR by Alana Grant
One night. That’s all it was supposed to be. She’s human, curvy, and everything I shouldn’t want.
But now she’s carrying the lost heir to my world. I’m a billionaire CEO and an alpha shifter. I never mix business with pleasure. But when I met her? She was impossible to resist. We were opposites from the start—her warmth melting my icy control in a single, unforgettable night. Then she disappeared, leaving me haunted by her memory. Until she walked back into my life with a bombshell: she’s pregnant. And it turns out that our baby isn’t just any child—they’re the lost heir to an ancient, magical legacy. The key to restoring a power that’s been fading for centuries. Now, every shifter with a grudge wants a piece of what’s mine. I’d fight the whole world to protect her and our unborn child. But can I prove that we’re destined for more than just one night? We could be the happily ever after neither of us dared to dream of—if we survive what’s coming. AmazonKU
FATED WOLF’S DESTINY by Delta James
I always knew I was different, but I had no idea a wolf hid beneath my skin—until I met him. Isabella – My mentor died under suspicious circumstances. Now I’ve inherited his old vet clinic—and a mystery. Locals whisper he pried too deep into the forests of Shadow Hollow. I can’t ignore the clues he left behind. Unknown to me, my grandmother was a wolf shifter banished for marrying a human. Then Ryder appears—alpha, protector, and dangerously magnetic. He warns me to leave the past buried. But I can’t. Around Ryder my wolf side stirs for the first time, craving release. But I can’t shift. Ryder stands beside me, though the pack Elders don’t trust half-shifters like me. I refuse to run.
Their acceptance of me could save us—or destroy us all. Ryder – As the alpha of the Nightshade Pack, the weight of our survival rests on my shoulders. With shifter birth rates plummeting and tensions rising, finding a solution has never been more urgent. Then I met Isabella. From the instant our paths crossed, I knew she was mine. But how can I claim her when she thinks she is a human? Even once she knows there is a wolf inside her she is unable to shift. With Crimson Claw stalking the shadows, hunting wolves and anyone who stands in their way, her inability to shift puts her in more danger. But Isabella is more than she knows—and I’ll risk everything to uncover the truth. Time is running out, and without her by my side, both my leadership and our pack’s future are at stake. When two worlds collide, can love defy ancient boundaries and forge a new path? AmazonKU
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I do NOT cover every single new release in SFR/FantasyR/PNR. I never have. That would be an impossible task for any human! I assemble my list by hand every week based on various informal inputs, and I do curate the list to some extent…
Some authors aren’t in KU but still don’t list books with Apple or other platforms. This report is very time consuming to prepare so I’ve always had to limit myself and cannot go and look up every book on all the platforms. If an author gives me their other buy links, I include them here but generally I develop the post on my own, not from author-supplied information. I curate and prepare this post individually every week to help connect readers/books/authors and I have to be very careful not to give it so much time as an activity that I don’t write my own novels! Thanks for the feedback and happy reading!
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