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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MARKED BY THE BOUNTY HUNTER (VINDUTHI CAPTURED MATES BOOK FIVE) by Ava York
Running a bar on the edge of civilized space teaches you to spot danger. What it doesn’t teach you is how to resist a seven-foot alien warrior with predator’s eyes and a growl that makes my knees weak.
As a bartender on Nova’s Edge station, I thought I’d seen it all. Then a Vinduthi warrior walked into my bar, all rippling muscle and predator’s grace, and turned my world upside down. Now I’m helping him investigate disappearing children while trying to ignore how his touch sets every nerve ending on fire. Tyrix says I’m his mate, says he’ll keep me safe, but I’ve never felt more in danger. Not from the conspiracy we’re uncovering, but from the way my heart races every time he growls my name. They say a Vinduthi’s mate bond is forever. What they don’t tell you is how addictive forever can be. AmazonKU
DOUBLE TAKE (COSMIC MATES BOOK FIVE) by Cara Bristol
The second time around is double or nothing…Getting over the death of her husband has been a long, slow process for pottery artist Faith Hammond. But five years have passed, and she’s making a new life for herself, moving from Earth to planet Terra Nova and opening up a pottery shop. She’s finally finding the calm and focus she’s been seeking. Until there’s a knock at her cottage door. Standing there is her very-much-alive husband, Mark. John Bragg is Mark Hammond’s clone. After the Dark Ops agent dies, Bragg takes his place, assuming all aspects of his life, except for one—his marriage. Faith is deemed off-limits. But in studying his progenitor to impersonate him, Bragg has fallen for the man’s widow. He resigns himself to unrequited love until he hears Faith is looking to remarry—she has joined the interplanetary matchmaking service, Cosmic Mates. He can’t bear to lose her again. He goes AWOL from Dark Ops in a last-ditch effort to claim the woman he desperately loves. But can Bragg convince Faith he’s a clone? And if he can, will she be able to see him as a unique individual—or will he never be more than a dead ringer for her late husband? AmazonKU
HIS CLEVER CAPTIVE (EARTHLY POSSESSIONS BOOK THREE) by Jinx Layne
I’ve been captured by a ridiculously hot alien pirate. But can I ever be more than just a pawn in his schemes? LACEY – After being abducted by lizard-like aliens and auctioned off to a brutal alien lord, I thought all was lost. Then pirates seize the ship and steal me away. My only hope lies in their leader—a hulking gold alien who’s smoldering gaze has me longing for something I’ve only read about in books. It’s crazy to think this shameless flirt and conniving thief could be anything more than an obstacle to finding Gwen and Iris. But when he lets his guard down, I get glimpses of the heart of gold he’s put under lock and key. Now, I just need to convince him to do the right thing. VEX – Lacey’s unlike anyone I’ve ever met—and she’s driving me mad. Clever, beautiful, and achingly innocent, her sweetness and unwavering belief in true love challenge everything I thought I knew about myself. At first, she was just another prize to exploit; a means to an end. But I see a future in her eyes I can’t ignore. For the first time, I find myself craving someone who stands apart from the rest…forever. Who even am I? And as we face threats from all sides, I wonder if I can be the man she trusts to deliver her to her friends on Ydris? Or will my greed and pride get in the way?
ERIC (GALACTIC CYBORG HEAT SERIES) by Jessie RoseCase
VS Note: There’s not really a blurb per se. This appears to be mostly an excerpt from the book. There is more information on the eboo kseller’s page.
This is a Happily Ever After, 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…
She was a no one. Had nothing to make her stand out. Not beauty or brains she was just one of the crowd. No specialist education or job She didn’t run or manage anything. Had no blinding ambition apart from mapping the night sky. She lived day by day and didn’t expect there to be more. A cog in a wheel that helped to keep her world turning. Did she have a problem with that? No not at all. She was happy and healthy. Had more than many others did. A home, her health, enough to live on. Could there be more? She wasn’t sure. Her world billions of years old was relatively new in its creation. A colonised world, they made it their own. Taking the best of Old Earth and using what they needed. Many generations later they had a world to their own design. She wasn’t saying it was easy. Nothing was easy but …(more on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
TIME TRAVELING SPACE BASTARDS by JB Trepagnier
When I was seven, four time traveling space bastards crashed into our pool and ruined my life.Twenty one years, a lot of psychologists, and a lot of bullying later, I’ve gone no contact with everyone from back then. I’m now a twenty-eight-year-old commitment-phobe who runs a bookshop and writes Sci-Fi smut based on the aliens who crashed into my pool. Well, that’s not right. I’m just a cashier at the bookshop and I have so few fans, the bookshop I work at won’t even stock my books.
I didn’t think anyone from my old life even knew where I was until the time traveling space bastards show back up with a little more information on why they ruined my life. They are archaeologists from an alien planet and my little unloved Sci-fi series is their bible. I never finished the last book because I have writer’s block, but I intended to. I mean, I’m twenty-eight. I thought I had time. They said in four weeks, I’m going to get murdered. It’s never solved. They are here to save my life so I can finish this series because their society is on the brink of a religious war. Except aside from a few guys I ghosted and stole their hoodies, I can’t think who would want to kill me or why. And I really don’t want to get murdered. No pressure on beating the writer’s block. This is a standalone why choose alien romance where she ends up with more than one man. AmazonKU
SHELTERED IN THE STORM (FORTUSIAN MATES BOOK ONE) by Lisa Edmonds
Deep space fighter pilot Calla Wren survived a hellish childhood and fought to earn her wings in the Alliance Defense. After a battle with mercenaries leaves her ship badly damaged, Calla crashes on the storm-ravaged moon Iosa. Badly injured with no way to call for help, she and her ship fall into the hands of bloodthirsty raiders. Plagued by memories and nightmares, former elite assassin Vos Turek retired to a new, quiet life on Iosa, searching for peace in the depths of its lavender seas. His hard-won safe haven is threatened when an Alliance Defense fighter crashes into the ocean nearby. Logic and caution tell Vos to leave the badly injured human pilot to her fate, but the moment he catches her scent, he knows he can’t let her die. The gods have sent him his true mate—if he can rescue her from the raiders and save her life. As fiercely independent Calla recovers in Vos’s care, they find kinship over their traumatic pasts. Despite Calla’s deep mistrust of Vos and her determination to reenlist in the Defense for the bonus that would give her true freedom, they are drawn together by a connection deeper than the power of the true mate bond. But when a vicious, vengeful adversary tracks them to Iosa, Calla and Vos must confront the very real ghosts of their pasts and find a way not only to survive, but to heal. AmazonKU
ALIEN GLADIATOR FOR MAY (ALIEN ABDUCTION OF THE MONTH by Lindy Moonhill
MAY – I was supposed to have an adventure. A fresh start. A job on an alien world where I could finally live on my own terms. Instead, I’m in chains. Stolen. Dragged into the gladiator pits of a ruthless alien planet, where the strongest warriors battle for the right to own me. They all want a prize. A possession. A plaything. All of them—except him. Jaryth. Scarred. Dangerous. A warrior with shadows in his eyes and blood on his hands. He doesn’t want to fight. But when he does, it’s not to claim me. It’s to protect me. He says no one will touch me. That he’ll keep me safe. But Jaryth is a fighter. A killer. And when he looks at me, I see the battle raging inside him—the war between wanting me and knowing he shouldn’t. I don’t belong to him. I’m no one’s prize. So why do I feel like I’m already his? JARYTH – I swore I’d never fight again. For years, I had no choice. I bled, I killed, I survived—until I won my freedom. But then I see her. May. Small. Fragile. Standing in the arena with fear in her wide eyes, knowing she’ll be given to the victor. I should walk away. Let her be someone else’s problem. Instead, I step into the ring. I fight for her. But I am not a hero. Not a good man. I am the monster she should fear the most. Because the hardest battle isn’t in the arena. It’s the one I’m fighting now. To resist her. To keep my hands off her. To stop myself from wanting her the way I do. She’s soft where I am sharp. Gentle where I am ruthless. She has no place in my world. And yet, I can’t let her go. AmazonKU
GUARDIAN’S SOUL (SPACE GUARDIAN’S MATE BOOK TWO) by Bella Blair
She doesn’t trust the bond, and I don’t trust the truth—but I’ll fight the entire galaxy to keep her by my side. Hannah: I’ve been through hell since I was abducted from Earth. So when Tharaax saves me from a fate worse than death, I don’t know whether to thank him or keep my guard up. Sure, he’s strong, brooding, and devastatingly handsome, but the last thing I need is to believe in some alien soulmate nonsense—no matter how undeniable the strange marks that appear on our skin are. I refuse to fall for fated bonds and fairy tales. But as we journey through the vastness of the universe, my walls start to crack, and I see Tharaax for who he truly is—someone as lost as I am. The more we uncover the hidden truth about the Ohrurs, the more I realize we might not survive what’s coming next. Tharaax :I’ve been a Space Guardian my entire life, following orders without question. Rescuing Hannah was just another mission—until it wasn’t. She’s fiery, fierce, and stubborn enough to make me question everything I thought I knew about myself. When our mating marks appear, it’s like a part of me I didn’t know was missing snaps into place. But Hannah doesn’t trust the bond, and I can’t blame her—especially when I don’t know who I truly am. The Ohrurs are hiding secrets about my past and the more I uncover, the harder it is to escape the shadow they cast. When my minder, Possedion, discovers the truth about our marks, he programs our ship to take us back to Ohrur. Now Hannah and I are racing against time—not only to find out what they’re hiding but to decide if we’re ready to risk everything for each other… and for the truth. A reluctant bond. A hidden past. A love worth fighting for. AmazonKU
SY (ALIEN BERSERKERS OF IZAEA BOOK TWO) by Mina Carter
She came to build a future for her daughter. She never expected a fierce warrior to fight for them both. Single mother Ashley Jackson knows taking a construction contract on a distant planet is risky, but the generous pay could finally give her teenage daughter the future she deserves. What she doesn’t expect is to find herself surrounded by genetically-modified warrior outcasts or to clash with the fiercely protective warrior assigned to their security. She tells herself she shouldn’t find Sy attractive – he’s not even human – but she can’t seem to look away when he’s near. His instinct to shield them from every threat infuriates her, even as his gentle care of her daughter makes her heart melt. But when enemies target their new home, Ashley must decide if she can trust someone else to help protect what matters most…His blood made him deadly. Their love makes him fierce. Being feral marks Sy as dangerous even among his own outcast people. Guarding the human construction crews should be simple, until he meets their leader and her young daughter. Ashley’s fierce independence and striking beauty catch him off guard – her golden hair and determined spirit make it hard to focus on his duties when she’s nearby. Their trust in him despite his deadly nature awakens protective instincts he never knew he possessed. When they prove they can hold their own against any warrior, he realizes his heart might be the next thing they conquer. But when their enemies threaten from above…If they can’t overcome their differences and learn to trust each other, they’ll lose not just their chance at love – but any future together at all.
SAVAGE UNION: A DARK ALIEN MAFIA ROMANCE (BRUTAL UNIVERSE BOOK TWO) by Evangeline Anderson
A Mafia Princess disguised as a boy…Jessina: Running from a loveless marriage, I disguised myself and tricked my way aboard the starship captained by my Fated Mate. Only Turk doesn’t know we’re meant to be together and how can I tell him when he thinks I’m a boy? I don’t dare reveal my true identity but what happens when my body starts craving his and he finds out who I really am? Will he believe we’re meant to be together…or send me back to the cruel old man who paid for me? A Mafia Captain tricked into hiring his Fated Mate – Turk: I thought there was something strange about my new crew member. He was so quiet and shy—and much too pretty to be male. But he was also the best damn navigator I’d ever seen. Still, why did I feel so drawn to him? It didn’t make sense—I’m no lover of males. When another crew member attacked him, I was forced to take him into my own cabin to protect him. But then our bodies started reacting and the cravings began. Little did I know that the pretty new navigator was hiding a secret that would blow my life apart.
HOUSE IMMORTAL by Devon Monk
A hundred years ago, eleven powerful Houses claimed control of Earth’s resources, taking hold of everything from water, to air, to people’s freedom. They captured the twelve galvanized—indestructible, stitched together humans—and forced them to serve. Matilda Case is the rebel leader of House Brown, an underground organization that helps keep people hidden and free from the powerful Houses. The job suits her fine, since she has her own secrets that need keeping. See, Matilda’s a near-impossible thing—a new galvanized—brought to life by her brilliant inventor brother who’s been missing for a few years now. When a powerful House sends their galvanized, Abraham Seventh, to find Matilda, her secret is out. The Houses know she is a new galvanized and will stop at nothing to capture her, even if that means killing her ragtag group of friends and family. But that’s not her only problem. She’s being hunted by an enemy who believes she holds the key to time itself, a key so powerful, it could destroy the world. Matilda’s enemies are clever, they are brutal, and they’re coming for her.
ROWAN’S KEY (REBELLIOUS SLAVE BOOK ONE) by Mikala Ash
Rowan remembers nothing of her life before slavery in the Hold — other than her love for Chin Lau…Collared and conditioned to obey any male’s command, Rowan remembers nothing of her life before the Hold. When she overhears Master’s plans to sell Chin Lau, she begins to think the unthinkable: escape. Then a desperate act brands her a Rebellious Slave, for which the law has only one punishment — a public impaling. She has no choice but to run. With the assistance of Ky, an Overseer in the Hold, she must search for Chin Lau, the answers to her past, and the Key to her freedom.
STARS DIE (CALDRYN PARLIAMENT BOOK ONE) by Jeny Schwartz
VS note: Not a romance but a scifi release of note.
Welcome to Caldryn Parliament. Golden Age mysteries in the Realm of science fiction and fantasy.
Recalled from the frontier, the new Warden of Caldryn Parliament is well aware she’s not a popular choice, but she never expected to portal into a murder scene. Nor did she anticipate acquiring such a unique partner. Now, Vanda Kavanagh must discover the truth of a politician’s death, unravel the mystery of her sabotaged wards, and survive her family. Stars Die is a magic parliament mystery. If you’ve ever wished that Agatha Christie included magic or that Sherlock Holmes fought space pirates, this is the series for you! AmazonKU
WARPED: SCIFI MFM ROMANCE by Lizzy Bequin
Here’s the deal, woman…If you want to travel through the Warp with us, we’ll take you where you need to go. But there’s something you gotta understand. You’re gonna be our shared plaything for the duration of the journey. We’re gonna claim you, hard and often. We will train you for our pleasure. We will punish you if necessary. If you think you can handle us, welcome aboard. If not, this is your last chance to get off our ship. You have ten seconds to decide. AmazonKU
OMEGA’S CHOICE: DARK REVERSE HAREM OMEGAVERSE ROMANCE by Julian Fox
They call me an aberration—an Omega who can resist Alpha commands, a mutation that threatens their precious hierarchy. What they don’t know is that I’m exactly what my father designed me to be. In the wake of the Chromavirus that rewrote human DNA, five Alpha Houses rule New Aurora with genetic power. Each wants to claim me, to control the evolution I represent. But as golden-eyed Purists emerge from the shadows and allies reveal themselves as enemies, I discover a terrifying truth: my father’s vision of perfect evolution means the extinction of those who can’t adapt. Now, with reality itself bending to the choices we make, I must decide: become the catalyst for humanity’s transformation, or watch as control destroys everything we could become. AmazonKU
COSMIC CASTAWAY: MM SFR (COSMIC ROMANCE THREE) by Mars Quinn
If this is a rescue, it sucks. Bartholomew – After two years of captivity, I’ve been “rescued” by another alien. But the supposed rescue quickly goes south when we crash on an icy planet. Freezing and in a broken shuttle, I have to work with this alien to survive. But as Mindy keeps smiling at me and moving closer and closer, I can’t help but wonder if this isn’t as horrible as I thought. Serlotminden – My plan to rescue the captive human didn’t quite work, but it’ll be fine. My brothers will find us. Until then, I will protect him. But the longer we spend together, the more I want to touch him and make him laugh. It’s only natural, right? It’s because we’re friends, though why does that thought bother me? AmazonKU
REBELS RISING (INTERGALACTIC UNION BOOK THREE) by Natasha Campbell-Jones
The Program has taken too much from me. It’s time to return the favour. The Intergalactic Union is teetering on the brink of destruction. The Program’s experiments have unforeseen consequences that are both beneficial and a hindrance to our fight. It’s our responsibility to figure out how to turn those consequences in our favour, but we may not have enough time before an even bigger threat makes itself known. Suddenly thrust into a position of power over our growing group of rebels, I struggle under the pressure. But I’m not so breakable, and I don’t intend to let them break me now. With my friends -and maybe more- by my side, can we band together to stop The Program before they start a war? AmazonKU
ATLAS: COLONY: NYX #8 (INTERGALACTIC DATING AGENCY) by Demelza Carlton
Peri joined the Colony to see the stars…but she never expected to get stuck in a domed city where she can’t see the sky. So she makes a deal with Hercules – do him one favour, and he’ll help her escape the Colony to a planet with atmosphere. Only she wasn’t counting on a favour this big…Atlas the yeti knows Hercules owes him, but when he comes to collect, instead of doing his own dirty work, Hercules saddles him with a Human girl who proves to be a dangerous distraction. Especially with the winter solstice fast approaching.
HONOR BOUND (PROJECT GLIESE 51G BOOK FOUR) by S E Smith
The war for the future has begun. The past will not be forgotten. Some bonds are forged in honor…
General Roan Landais was raised to be a weapon, forged in the fires of war by his father and uncle’s ruthless ambition. Now, branded a traitor, he’s hunted across the galaxy—by the very family that created him. Dr. Julia Marksdale awakens in a distant world, thrust into a war she barely understands. With nowhere to turn, she’s forced to trust the one man whose loyalty is the most uncertain. Roan is ruthless, calculating, and everything she should fear. Yet, beneath the hardened soldier, she sees something else—a man fighting for more than survival. A man who may be the only hope of stopping an unstoppable weapon. As the Legion prepares to unleash planet-killing technology, Roan and Julia must join forces with the Gallant rebels and Julia’s fellow Gliese survivors to strike before it’s too late. But in the cold void of space, second chances don’t exist—only the choice between defying fate or dying with it. Join the Ancient Knights of the Gallant in the fight for freedom—and discover the power of hope in the darkest of battles.
STALKED (STALKED BY AN ANDROID BOOK ONE) by Kiah
VS Note: Dark stalker romance, morally gray MMC.
Cain – He’s a ruthless and calculating android out for blood hiding behind a badge. With his eyes set on bringing his tormentor to justice, he’ll stop at nothing to get what he wants, even if that means dismantling and taking over the very company that created him. With his sights set on taking the human daughter of his torturer hostage, Cain will need to fight the urge to keep her all to himself.
She’s beautiful, cunning, and all his. Dahlia – She’s a brilliant and beautiful scientist who has a compassionate heart for androids while still managing her workaholic lifestyle. When a handsome but cold-hearted android detective approaches her asking about her missing father, she denies knowing anything about his whereabouts. She’ll need to run for her life when she realizes she’s not only this android’s hostage, she’s also his prize. AmazonKU
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VS: I’m spending a lot of time with my South Seas Badari pack right now, working on my new book. The pack was first introduced in DAEGAN and they really shook things up for all the Badari Warriors. All these books can be read as standalones although there might be mild spoilers for earlier books in the series.
DAEGAN: A BADARI WARRIORS SCIFI ROMANCE NOVEL (SECTORS NEW ALLIES SERIES BOOK 10)
Ex-Special Forces soldier and mercenary Flo Michetti is bored with her assignment as a pilot for the genetically engineered Badari pack in their fight against the evil Khagrish scientists. She jumps at the chance to take a dangerous undercover mission. She infiltrates a group of human prisoners on their way to a secret lab in the southern ocean, where the Badari believe many more of their own kind have been created and are being experimented on. Once Flo has located the lab, found the Alpha among the Badari there and sent a report back, the plan will be to attack and rescue all the prisoners.
Arriving at the island Flo learns the true nature of the horrific experiment for which the humans have been brought to this remote location. Time will be perilously short to escape before it’s too late for all of them. She has to locate the Alpha of this captive southern pack, who conceals his identity to escape death at the hands of the Khagrish, and get him to join with her and her allies.
Daegan feels an instant attraction to Flo when the Badari and the humans are forced together by the Khagrish scientists, but there are mysteries and questions surrounding her. Before he reveals himself as the incognito Alpha she’s seeking, he wants answers to allay his doubts. He also wants Flo in his bed…but can he risk his heart to claim her as his mate?
Complicating the situation is a dangerous rival for Daegan’s position as Alpha, an oncoming hurricane and Flo’s resistance to abandoning her life as a soldier of fortune…as the Khagrish scientists prepare to initiate the experiment, the clock is ticking for humans and Badari alike.
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SEA OGRE’S EAGER BRIDE (ASPECT AND ANCHOR) by Ruby Dixon
Valessa is in danger. Her town has been captured by Aventinian raiders, the women taken, and now she’s on a ship destined for nowhere good. But when a terrifying, four-armed sea-ogre pirate boards the ships and demands compensation, Valessa’s luck changes. The sea-ogre demands a bride. It’s the perfect opportunity for her to escape. Valessa volunteers. She tells everyone she’s very experienced with sea-ogres and knows just how to please them. She’s very descriptive about it, too. Thing is…Valessa’s a liar. She’s never met a sea-ogre in her life. But it can’t be that hard to keep one man-slash-monster happy, can it? AmazonKU
BIDDING ON THE ORC OUTCAST by Honey Phillips
What happens when you win the town’s grumpiest orc? Posy is brand new to Fairhaven Falls, but she’s determined to find her place in the charming small town—even if it means participating in an unusual bachelor auction. But she certainly doesn’t expect to end up bidding on the mysterious orc who everyone seems to avoid. Varek has lived in the woods outside Fairhaven Falls for years, convinced he’s unwelcome among its residents. But when his meddling godmother ropes him into the bachelor auction, he reluctantly agrees—if only to get her off his back. Winning a blind date with an adorable little female wasn’t in his plans, nor was the undeniable spark between them. As Posy and Varek navigate awkward dates, unexpected chemistry, and the secrets that keep Varek in the shadows, can Posy convince him that he’s not as unwanted as he believes? And can Varek show Posy that sometimes the biggest… hearts are found in the most unexpected places? Welcome to Fairhaven Falls, where love isn’t just blind—it’s monstrous, magical, and utterly irresistible. AmazonKU
NO JUSTICE FOR THIEVES (SCALES OF JUSTICE) by Laura Greenwood
Rera is about to discover she’s a walking contradiction – a thief who works for the goddess of justice.
While on the run, Rera accidentally stumbles into a sacred ceremony and the unthinkable happens – Ma’at chooses her to be one of her priestesses. After having only gotten by thanks to thieving, moving into the temple is a shock for Rera, especially when she’s paired with another trainee priestess who makes it clear she wants nothing to do with her. But there are plots stirring in London, and Rera’s old life is about to come crashing into her new one. No Justice For Thieves is book one in Scales Of Justice, an urban fantasy series based on Egyptian mythology and set in the same world as The Apprentice Of Anubis. If you love Egyptian mythology, alternative versions of the modern day, temple politics, slow-burn workplace romance, and a world where the gods are real, then the Scales Of Justice series is for you!
GRAVEYARD DOG: A CHARLEY DAVIDSON NOVELLA by Darynda Jones
Michael Cavalcante has one thing on his mind when he knocks on Izzabel Walsh’s door at two in the morning, half-dressed and a bit toasted: fix the woman’s heater and get back to bed. He vows never to cover for his maintenance tech again, especially after he gets tased and knocked out with a frying pan for his efforts. Izzy thought she was safe. She’d dyed her hair, changed her name, and moved 1,500 miles away, and still they found her. When a member of her ex’s motorcycle club knocks on her door in the middle of the night, supposedly to fix a perfectly good heater, Izzy panics. Not only have they found her, but they would soon discover she has a daughter. Aka, a weakness. Aka, leverage. She needs time to think. To plan. To figure out how to keep the sexy neanderthal quiet. But she has no idea how to, short of murder. Can she win him over to her side? Or will he be just like all the others once he finds out what she is capable of? Michael has one chance to convince Izzy he doesn’t want to harm her or her daughter, but more than that, he wants to know who does. And why. And where he can find them. After all, how else is he going to make sure the two sprites, who have wound their way into his heart, are safe?
DEVOTED (HOPELESS BLESSED BOOK TWO) by Lark Taylor
VS Note: MM PNR.
Fate always has a plan. Even if you don’t agree with it. Ezekiel – Starting that online game was my attempt to find happiness. Something to fill my life other than the demands of Heaven and the rest of my unit. I didn’t expect to find Sam. Even with screens between us, Sam makes me feel more alive than I have in millennia. I find myself counting down the minutes until I can go online and be with him. He’s my perfect match. In any other circumstances, I’d be doing whatever it took to make him mine. But I’m not human. And, unlike humans, I have no say over who I spend eternity with. Fate decides who my mate will be, whether it’s the person I love or not. Sam lives in the same city as me. If he were my mate, I’d have met him by now. I’d feel a pull towards him that I couldn’t ignore. The right thing to do would be to end this. To put up walls between us to keep both our hearts safe. Instead, I find myself tearing down the barriers, falling faster for him every day. I know how this story will end, but I can’t stop myself. I don’t care what plans fate has for me. I want to make Sam mine.
SWEET MALICE (KALI SWEET SERIES) by Misty Evans
A war between Heaven and Hell is brewing—and the fate of demonkind rests in my hands. My name is Kali Sweet, and I’m a vengeance demon. My job? Protecting humans from the monsters that go bump in the night—including myself. This time, the stakes are higher than ever. My new boss is none other than Lucifer Morningstar himself. He’s gathering an army to take on his brother, Michael, in an apocalyptic showdown that will decide the future of Earth. Paradise will be restored…but not for my kind. A prophecy says I’m the Chosen One destined to stop him. If I don’t, my friends—Rad, Cole, Damon, and everyone I care about—will be wiped out. But if I do, I might be dooming the rest of the world to an eternity without hope. With Michael’s flaming sword in one hand and a devil’s bargain in the other, it’s time to choose sides. Because in this war, there’s no such thing as playing it safe.
LIGHT AND SHADOW (REIGN OF THE WITCH QUEEN BOOK ONE) by A S Fenichel
Harper – Elves don’t exist. They don’t jump out of portals in the middle of the motor vehicle office looking like the god of thunder and claiming that I’m the chosen one to save the elven world. But that’s exactly what happened. Aaran is a pointy-eared magic-wielding elf, and he’s hard to say no to. Then there’s the fact that I can’t get my own life together enough to renew my driver’s license before it expires. How am I supposed to fight a witch queen and save his world? He must have the wrong Jersey Girl. Aaran – My job is to get the human woman and bring her back to Domhan, just as the oracle commanded. Caring was not part of the deal. I shouldn’t have healed her mother, but my world is doomed, and once Harper says she won’t help, what does it matter if I expend all my magic? It seemed like the right thing to do. I didn’t do it to sway her decision, but when it does and she agrees to help me, I can’t say no. The oracle said that Harper’s magic was strong but untapped. I pray they’re right or we’ll never make it past the witch queen’s minions waiting to destroy us. AmazonKU
A CROWN OF VICTORY AND VENGEANCE (THE CURSE OF SILVER SECRETS AND CRUEL SHADOWS SERIES BOOK TWO) by Vera Raye
He shattered my heart on our wedding day. Now we must set aside our heartbreak and join forces to save our world from the brink of chaos. Betrayed at the altar by the man I love, I don’t have the luxury to mourn my broken heart. The Blood Brotherhood Clan is under attack and dark secrets from my past begin to claw their way to light. Now I must fight beside the man who almost destroyed me. As the merciless prince leads his army on the battlefield, I wage my own war in the treacherous court, where smiles are sharper than blades and words can change the fate of a dynasty. If either of us falters, both of our Clans will be doomed. With my trust in pieces, despite his groveling and promises, I’m torn between vengeance and forgiveness. But the blood oath silencing his tongue cuts deeper than any betrayal and mercy is a weakness I can’t risk. The fierce bond between us doesn’t care about human heartache, though. It tightens its grip and brings us closer than we thought possible. We’re cursed to rise and fall together–if one of us dies, the other will follow, and the darkness hounding us will destroy everyone and everything I love. AmazonKU AB
NAUTILUS THAN PERFECT(SUCKER FOR LOVE MYSTERIES BOOK FOUR) by K L Hiers
VS note: MM PNR.
Detective Elwood Q. Chase has ninety-nine problems, and the unexpected revelation that his partner is a god is only one of them. Chase has been in love with Benjamin Merrick for years and has resigned himself to a life of unrequited pining. But when they run afoul of a strange cult, Merrick’s secret identity as Gordoth the Untouched slips out… and so do Chase’s feelings. The timing can’t be helped, but now Merrick thinks Chase only cares about him because he’s a god. Even more unfortunately, it turns out the cultists want to perform a ritual to end the world. Chase’s mission to convince Merrick his feelings predate any divine revelations takes a back seat to a case tangled with murder and lies, but Chase doesn’t give up. Once he finds out there’s a chance Merrick feels the same way, he digs in his heels. Suddenly he’s trying to court a god and save the world at the same time. What could possibly go wrong? AmazonKU
TIMEHUNTERS (BLADE OF SHADOWS BOOK FOUR) by Sara Samuels
In a world where darkness, secrets, and deceit reign, Olivia’s life is shattered when unsettling truths about her family emerge, unraveling her trust in everyone around her. With Balthazar imprisoned by the enigmatic Mathias, lies threaten to tear Olivia’s world apart as she and her husband Roman face betrayal at every turn. On the night of a solar eclipse, Olivia embarks on a perilous quest to retrieve the legendary Moon Dagger. Guided by a cryptic old man who warns her of grave dangers, she secures the dagger, now wielding the powerful Blade of Shadows. When news of her possession reaches the ruthless Timehunters, Olivia, Roman, and their allies, including Malik, are propelled on a treacherous journey to the Ottoman Empire, determined to uncover the dark history and immense power of the blades. Their journey takes a dire turn when the Timehunters of Anatolia strike, capturing and subjecting them to deadly trials. Imprisoned, Olivia and Roman must fight for their lives and the crucial knowledge they seek. As they uncover the forbidden secrets of the blades, they learn of the Lord of Shadows, Salvatore, who will stop at nothing to possess the blades and rule the world in darkness. Betrayed and surrounded by enemies, Olivia faces powerful forces that threaten to consume everything she holds dear. With Roman by her side and the stakes growing ever higher, Olivia’s courage and determination are tested like never before. With deception lurking in every shadow, who can she trust? What dark truths lie buried in her past? And how can she protect those she loves when danger is inevitable? Will she rise to fulfill her destiny and save her loved ones, or will the shadows claim her forever?
CONSUMED BY FATE (ALPHA TERRITORIES BOOK SIX) by Shannon Mayer
My wolf has been torn from my body and soul—and it’s Raven’s fault. Forgiveness feels impossible no matter how fiercely my heart and body crave him. Once the proud werewolf queen, I now find myself an imposter in my own skin. The wolves can smell my weakness, and with every passing moment, my reign inches closer to collapse. With the clock ticking, Raven and I are forced into a perilous alliance to rally the leaders of each supernatural faction in the Alpha Territories. If we fail, the Dark Goddess will unleash destruction upon our world—an end we cannot afford. Yet, woven through our tense negotiations is the undeniable heat between Raven and me. I should despise him for the betrayal that brought me here, but instead, I am consumed with a desire that threatens to destroy us both. In the final hour, as we anticipate an attack from the Dark Goddess, betrayal strikes from an unexpected figure—someone I once loved. As civil war looms, executions are imminent, and battles ignite across my werewolves’ lands, I am faced with an impossible choice. Will I embrace Raven as my mate and save him, or will I sacrifice love and his life for the greater good and save my people? Time is running out—what will I fight for: desire or duty? AmazonKU AB
ORIGINAL TWINS (WEARS VALLEY WITCHES BOOK SIX) by L Boruff and Lorraine Cooke
Things are calm at home so Mae and Lela are finally headed to Scotland to solve the Florie mystery. And the coins mystery. And the cauldron mystery. And the sin eater mystery. And… we’re forgetting something, I’m pretty sure. Things are gonna be bananas in Scotland. First, Bertha has decided to go, which is handy because she knows someone who can portal everyone. Then Ted and Joseph decided to tag along, including Eleanor. Not that they aren’t welcome but this quick trip to Scotland is turning into a circus. At least it’s a loving circus, though, right? AmazonKU
KNOTTING HEARTS: A CHARITY OMEGAVERSE ROMANCE ANTHOLOGY by Various
VS Note: LGBTQ.
Knotting Hearts—where love is limitless, and every family deserves a safe start. Immerse yourself in seventeen tales of love, heat, pregnancy, and romance from some of today’s biggest names in omegaverse all while supporting a worthy cause—ensuring marginalized populations have access to reproductive care without fear of discrimination or prejudice. All proceeds from this limited-time anthology will go to support queer and minority families facing medical bias in starting a family, particularly those facing reproductive injustice during childbirth. Amazon
DEMON REFORM ACADEMY: TERM 3 by Lyra Winters
Succumb to the chaos at Demon Reform Academy, where Dark Veil was born—and where I might die. Dark Veil’s plans for me had twisted into something far more malicious. Their intentions shifted from recruiting me to actively seeking my ruin. My powers came with a purpose: to annihilate the encroaching darkness threatening to possess demonkind. While dark magic swept through the Demon Capital, I became a marked target—assassins hunted me, laid traps, and figures skulked in the shadows. But even those threats paled in comparison to the longing of my heart. The Fates bound me to five, but I’d only sealed two. To take the next step with the others, I had to understand the darkness in their souls and why it called out to me. This term, survival was no longer about enduring the chaos and pain. It was about evading the dark magic cult bent on my death and embracing my destiny that the Fates themselves wrote. AmazonKU
ETERNAL MAGIC (MAGIC FOR HIRE BOOK THREE) by Alexandra Ivy
Maya Rosen has plenty of experience with vampires, demons, and danger. She wears the scars that prove it. But she established Witch’s Brew, her bookshop and mage’s office, as a cozy place of safety and protection. When the brutally handsome vampire Ravyr appears, decades after she thought he died in the ruins of her master’s lair, Maya is prepared for a fight. Until he saves her life instead—and they realize they have an enemy in common. Hunting down violent goblins, treacherous mages, and drug-dealing aristocrats with Ravyr isn’t enough to make Maya trust him. She’s been betrayed before, and she knows the vampire isn’t telling her everything. But the attraction between them grows, even as their chase brings them closer to a terrifying possibility. Maya knows desire is its own magic. And with horrors from the past lying in wait, they’ll need all the power they can tame. AmazonKU AB
KILLING TIME (WITCHES OF MINGUS MOUNTAIN BOOK THREE) by Christine Pope
Stranded in 1947, witches Devynn Rowe and Seth McAllister find themselves caught in a deadly game of cat and mouse. With Seth’s cousin Ruby kidnapped by a dangerous Wilcox primus who believes he can break an ancient family curse, they’re in a race against time itself. Devynn’s time-traveling abilities are growing more unstable by the day, threatening to trap them in the past forever. Meanwhile, Seth must put aside generations of distrust to work with the very family his clan has always viewed as their mortal enemies. As the couple delves deeper into the Wilcox family’s dark secrets, they uncover a plot far more sinister than they could have ever imagined. When Devynn falls into the hands of a man willing to sacrifice everything — and everyone — to achieve his goals, Seth must choose between his family’s ancient prejudices and saving the woman he loves. With the dark of the moon approaching and a deadly ritual looming, their only hope lies in the very magic that has kept their families apart for generations.
Amazon NOTE: Not on Apple Books the day I checked Kobo
SETT AND HIS KING (DEMON GODS BOOK THREE) by Rhys Lawless
VS note: MM PNR.
Bound to an old god, the only one who can save me is Sett. I’ve sacrificed everything to protect my brother from Horus’ twisted desires, but time is running out. Once he turns eighteen, I won’t be able to keep him safe from becoming another trophy in Horus’s harem of servants. My only solution? To summon Horus’ greatest enemy, and the only god who can shatter his power- the god of violence, Sett. Sett’s reputation precedes him, but when his eyes meet mine, I see something unexpected. Not a chaotic and destructive monster, but a protector who offers salvation for me and my brother without a price. His touch ignites something within me, and when he calls me his king, I want to believe him.
Yet in this game of gods and monsters, can I trust that I’m not trading one divine prison for another, more seductive cage? AmazonKU
WINNING THE ORC’S HEART (TROLLKIN LOVERS BOOK SEVEN) by Lyonne Riley
Graz is an inventor, utterly obsessed with magic and its hidden history. While following clues toward the source, he meets a human woman investigating the very same ancient ruin—unleashing a rivalry between them to get to the next clue first. As a member of the King’s History Corps, it’s Vienne’s job to reveal what she learns to her boss, but now that she’s seen the power of magic for herself, she wonders whether it’s safe to spill its secrets before she can uncover the truth. Soon, Graz and Vienne both begin to experience a magical sickness. But when a taboo spark erupts between them, magic will either save them—or doom them.
WITCH’S WOLF (BOUND BY THE HOWL BOOK TWO) by Miranda Martin
Erica Connors, a talented singer with a hidden past, finds herself entangled in a world of supernatural beings when she meets Sam Crawford, a captivating shifter with deep distrust of humans. Their initial animosity gives way to an undeniable attraction, but Sam’s prejudice and Erica’s secret witch heritage threaten to tear them apart. As Erica delves into her newfound powers, she uncovers a web of deceit that implicates her own family. Facing danger from both the supernatural and human worlds, she must learn to control her abilities and fight for her future with Sam. Will their forbidden love survive the secrets, betrayal, and prejudice that stand in their way? AmazonKU
MY BROTHER’S ALPHA WOLF (SHIFTERS OF STOCK CREEK BOOK TWO) by Lia Davis
Nathan – I never expected a fleeting memory from my childhood to stir such a storm within me. But Gavin’s little sister Rissa is back, and she’s grown into a woman who ignites a fire I thought long extinguished. She’s my best friend’s much younger sister—off-limits, forbidden. And I have sworn off love to carry the heavy weight of loss and the responsibilities of single fatherhood. Yet, Rissa’s presence challenges all my resolutions and fate seems determined to mock my resolve. Behind her gentle smile and bright eyes lies a strength born of overcoming her own tragedies. Her laughter echoes through my thoughts, her touch branding my soul. We steal moments in the shadows to dance on the edge of something inevitable, something neither of us wants to admit. She’s my fated mate, a bond written in the stars that we both deny. Rissa – Returning to Stock Creek was meant to be a fresh start, a chance to heal the wounds of my past. Little did I know that it would also awaken a deeply buried longing. Nathan has been my brother’s best friend for as long as I can remember, but I was just a child when I saw him last. Now, he’s a pillar of strength, a ruggedly handsome man with a heart burdened by unspeakable tragedy. With the shadows of my past forever haunting me, I shouldn’t want anyone. Especially not my older brother’s best friend. But the more we resist the undeniable chemistry that crackles between us like wildfire, the stronger the pull of our fated bond becomes. His tender moments with his daughter and his protectiveness of me chip away at my resolve until we’re hiding our forbidden affair. In a town where everyone knows everyone else’s business, we tiptoe around the truth of our connection, pretending that our hearts aren’t entwined by destiny. But secrets have a way of unraveling, and ours threatens to unravel everything we’ve built. AmazonKU
BITE MARKS (NEON IMMORTALS) by Bev Deveau and Ashley Pines
VS note: Sapphic PNR.
At O Nightclub, it’s love at first bite. Someone should’ve told Vi that. And reminded her that she knew better than to get swept up by four vampires. Especially four vampires that hit all four of her secret relationship wish list: sexy, stylish, sapphic and stupid rich. But resisting is easier said than done.
With her mom’s medical bills piling up and no job prospects she’s forced to fill in as a bartender at O, an exclusive vampire-only adult club and finds herself entangled with the captivating coven that runs it. Sparks fly, and lust turns to more. But old secrets threaten to tear apart their tenuous bond, and the stakes may be too high for happily ever after. The party won’t stop until mourning. AmazonKU
BARELY BREATHING (MERELY MORTAL BOOK THREE) by Michelle M Pillow
I never asked for this life. Being the only mortal in a family of supernatural powerhouses was hard enough. Now, I have a master vampire who won’t let me go, a dragon’s magic that won’t stay quiet, and another damn prophecy hanging over my head like a guillotine. And the werewolves? They’ve kidnapped an innocent child—along with her father—for a ritual that will either destroy the supernatural world… or twist it into something far worse. I can’t save them. Not alone. To stop the ritual, I’ll have to risk everything—my family, my friends, my humanity. Costin, the dangerously seductive vampire, wants to protect me, but even he can’t shield me from the choices I have to make. And Paul, the man who once gave me hope for a normal life? He’s caught at the heart of it all. I’ve survived dragons, labyrinths, and betrayals. But this time, the stakes are higher than ever. Blood and moonlight are calling, and if I don’t fight with everything I have, I’ll lose more than just my soul. How much am I willing to sacrifice to save the ones I love? I’m barely breathing. And the worst is yet to come.
GOSH DARN GRIFFINS (MAGIC AND MOTHERHOOD BOOK TWO) by A L Tippett
When life gives you a mysterious fire, make…an arson report? Trix’s life is chaotic enough with her estranged mother visiting, managing her daughter’s busy schedule, while questioning every parenting choice she’s ever made. But when she’s sent to assess a claim at a sanctuary for magical creatures, things go from smouldering to downright fiery. Between aggressive griffins, secretive witnesses, and a sanctuary that’s struggling financially, Trix quickly learns that this case is more “magical” than “mundane.” As the claim heats up, her insufferably charming supervisor helps her manage the magical mayhem that ensues, while Trix figures out how to navigate the sparks (of all kinds). Because if there’s one thing she knows for sure, it’s that nothing in this job is ever as simple as it seems. Will she unravel the mystery before the sanctuary—and her sanity—go up in flames? AmazonKU
DEMONS & DISCORD: SOUTHERN SOUL HUNTER BOOK TWO by Tegan Maher
Abaddon’s Gate, a volatile city in the best of times, has a problem. People are fighting over the smallest disputes and the city has turned into a powder keg of anger, impatience, and downright hostility. When a woman is murdered because she parked her vendor truck in the wrong spot, it becomes obvious to Kira and Callum that it’s not just the sudden cold front making people cranky. On top of that, nobody’s decorated for Christmas or Yule, and the city’s holiday shindig is canceled for lack of interest. Join Kira and Callum as they dive into the dark underbelly of Abaddon’s Gate to root out the discord before more people end up dead. AmazonKU
HUNGERSTONE by Kat Dunn
VS Note: Sapphic PNR.
A compulsive feminist reworking of Carmilla, the queer novella that inspired Dracula. “Hungerstone is a delicious tribute to the inherent horrors of womanhood and the desperate and exquisite vulgarity of desire. This is everything I dream of in a novel.” —Ava Reid, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning and Lady Macbeth It’s the height of the industrial revolution and ten years into Lenore’s marriage to steel magnate Henry, their relationship has soured. When Henry’s ambitions take them from London to the remote British moorlands to host a hunting party, a shocking carriage accident brings the mysterious Carmilla into their lives. Carmilla, who is weak and pale during the day but vibrant at night. Carmilla, who stirs up something deep within Lenore. And before long, girls from the local villages fall sick, consumed by a terrible hunger . .
As the day of the hunt draws closer, Lenore begins to unravel, questioning the role she has been playing all these years. Torn between regaining her husband’s affection and the cravings Carmilla has awakened, soon Lenore will uncover a darkness in her household that will place her at terrible risk.
DEADLY FLAME (A WITCH IN THE WOODS BOOK 29) by Jenna St James
A Forty-Something Witch with a New Career – A Gargoyle Sheriff Raising a Daughter – And an Enchanted Island Full of Secrets – It’s the twins’ first birthday, and everyone, including Harlow’s new boyfriend, party planner Dominic Chase, is in the celebratory mood. Everyone except the local candle maker–her flame just went out. But when the dead body is found in Dominic’s ice cream truck, vampire Harlow Grimmson’s fangs come out. Is someone trying to sabotage Dominic’s new business, or was the killer always aiming for the candle maker? Will Shayla, Needles, Alex, and the rest of the gang discover the killer before the twins turn one, or will this birthday party be the last bash Dominic throws on Enchanted Island? AmazonKU
HOUSE OF BURNING FROST (KINGDOM OF CROWS BOOK FIVE ) by Olivia Waldenstein
If I were mortal, the epitaph on my tombstone would read: ‘Here lies Isla Ríhbiadh, cherished daughter of Fallon and Lorcan, crown princess of Luce, and blunderer like no other.’ Luckily, I’m an immortal shifter sorceress, so my countless slipups haven’t resulted in my untimely demise. Yet. When my latest blunder lands me in the steam chamber of a very naked and very irritable Faerie king, I worry the pointy-eared Glacin will dispose of my body under six feet of solid ice. Instead, he suggests we get married. Our betrothal is purely strategic, meant only to trap King Konstantin’s shifter-hating enemies. He’s uninterested in finding love, and I’m uninterested in falling for a man who isn’t my mate. A fool-proof alliance. Obviously, I’m a fool for thinking this, since nothing I ever do goes right. What starts as a friendly ruse soon turns into a perilous game. One that blurs the line between scheming and desire. Between childhood fantasies and adult realities. Between the Ice King and me. AmazonKU
DADDY BEAR (SWEET AS PIE DUET BOOK TWO) by Amelia Shaw
Sweet as pie, hard as nails, this heroine is a perfect Southern Belle. AmazonKU
HAPPILY by Kim Fielding
VS note: LGBTQ short fantasy read.
Fairy tales always have happy endings—or so the tradition says. Sit down with Piers and enjoy a pint or two of his famous ale while he tells the real story about that beanstalk.
FATED IN SECRETS: NOCTURNE VAMPIRE CLAN BOOK TWO by L A McGinnis
I never chose to be a vampire. That fate was forced on me by a ruthless king determined to save his kingdom. Plunged into a shadowy world of powerful immortals and forbidden desires, I’m caught between a bloody future I never asked for and a past poisoned by secrets, fighting not to fall under the spell of three heartless males sworn to make me their pawn: Riordan: the corrupted king, promised to protect me. Blake: the male ruined by my family, determined to have his revenge. Malachi: the sinfully seductive vampire sworn to destroy us. They want to use me. Little do they know my teeth are every bit as sharp as theirs, and the deeper I descend into this dark, twisted world, the more I’m sure…I was meant for the shadows. AmazonKU
EVERY LAST BREATH (DARK ELEMENTS BOOK THREE) by Jennifer L Armentrout
Each breath may be the last in the epic finale to the Dark Elements trilogy, from the author of the bestselling Blood and Ash series. Every choice has consequences—but Layla Shaw faces tougher choices than most. Light or darkness. Wickedly sexy demon prince Roth, or Zayne, the gorgeous, protective Warden she never thought could be hers. Hardest of all, Layla has to decide which side of herself to trust. Layla has a new problem, too. A Lilin—the deadliest of demons—has been unleashed, wreaking havoc on those around her…including her best friend. To keep Sam from a fate much, much worse than death, Layla must strike a deal with the enemy while saving her city—and her race—from destruction. Torn between two worlds and two different loves, Layla has no certainties, least of all survival, especially when an old bargain comes back to haunt them all. But sometimes, when secrets are everywhere and the truth seems unknowable, you have to listen to your heart, pick a side—and then fight like hell.
TREASURE AND TREACHERY by Annee Jones
Wendy Darling never imagined her ordinary life would be upended by a pirate’s vendetta, but when her family’s dark past resurfaces alongside a coveted treasure map, her fate is sealed. Desperate to clear her father’s tarnished name, Wendy is thrust into a perilous world of piracy, where she must embrace danger and deception to find the legendary treasure. Her daring mission soon leads to her capture by the notorious and enigmatic Captain James Hook. Expecting to be treated as a helpless captive, Wendy is stunned to discover she matches Hook in wit, courage, and fiery passion. As they embark on a treacherous voyage together, they must navigate shark-infested waters, dodge cannon fire from the relentless Royal Navy, and outsmart Peter Pan and his ruthless Lost Boys, who are also after the treasure. Betrayal lurks around every corner, even within their own crew, as the stakes rise higher and the dangers grow more deadly. Amidst the chaos and danger, Wendy and Hook’s fiery romance ignites like a storm at sea, forcing them to choose between the glittering allure of gold and the powerful pull of their hearts. With a legacy of piracy, a map to untold riches, and the weight of their deepest secrets, can Wendy and Hook rewrite their destinies and stake a claim on a love worth more than all the riches of Neverland? AmazonKU
SILVER BLOOD by T L Morgan
VS note: MM PNR.
Cyrus Beldon was born to kill vampires. Or so says his indomitable family legacy. For generations, the Beldon hunters have kept the peace between humans and vampires, navigating tense diplomacy with the elite Honorable Families and eliminating threats when needed. Cyrus is content to leave the hunting and slaying to his capable older siblings, but when his oldest brother is murdered by Honorable vampires in a shocking break of the truce, Cyrus becomes determined to find out why his brother was not merely killed, but turned into a bloodthirsty creature known as a Wild vampire. Cyrus’s hunt for information on the monster that became of his brother leads him to discover an experiment suggesting that recently-turned vampires can have their humanity restored, and with this revolutionary possibility within his reach, Cyrus dares to hope for a future in which he can save vampires instead of killing them. He traces the studies back to one of the five Honorable Families, and with the help of studious and infuriatingly proud Lucien Vista, Cyrus delves into vampire biology to seek the core cause of Wild turns—and a cure for them. Amid multiple high-profile murders, rising tension between the Beldons and the Honorable Families, and dangerous sparks between Cyrus and Lucien, the truce is at a tipping point, and Cyrus and Lucien must decide how far they are willing to go to keep the peace between their families—or if it’s already too late.
THE HELLBEAST’S BATTLE (HELLBEAST KING BOOK 10) by Stephanie Hudson
Love can conquer many things. Sacrifice even more. Which is why I jumped into Hell and found myself in the very last place I ever imagined. A place of discovery. A place where knowledge is key, and truth is power. So, as the secrets start unravelling and past lives begin catching up with me, I am given a choice. To stay hidden and save everyone I love or throw Fate a curveball and fight for the chance at happiness. But even I know that love won’t win this war alone. And the war for Hell’s new throne has just begun. As old foes rise and new dangers emerge, The fight for survival will demand everything. Loyalties will be tested. Blood will be spilled. And in the end, the HellBeast King must make an impossible choice. One that could change the Underworld forever. Where the past meets the present, And the future of Hell hangs in the balance, as now it is time for…The HellBeast’s Battle. Where fate is brutal, the stakes are deadly, and the final reckoning is coming. AmazonKU
ALPHA PROTECTOR (SHADOW SENTINELS WORLD NOVELS BOOK THREE) by Karen Tomlinson
Shannon – Trust no one. Love no one. Because if you do, everything comes crashing down. I depend on no one but myself. But what happens when I’m so deep in a spiral of self-destruction that I can’t do that anymore? Now, I’ve messed up big time. I’m drowning in a storm of pain, and Stone has been ordered to stop me from screwing up again. He’s been given the freedom to control every aspect of my life, and no matter how much of a badass bitch I’ve become, I can’t stop him. Every icy glare, every word from his arrogant mouth challenges me, but his touch sparks heat I can’t ignore. Fate has forced us together—whether I’m ready or not. But Stone isn’t just a sexy, powerful wolf shifter; he’s also Fae, and I’m soon at his mercy in Faery, a place as beautiful and lethal as him. And there is no escape. Stone – Shannon is mine and I will protect her with every part of my dark heart. I’m a lethal wolf shifter and warrior and I’m not known for softness or empathy. Shannon is the most infuriating, sexy, and damaged woman I have ever known. It’s true that she’s taken the brunt of my sparkling personality over the years. I love to hate her. Now we are a disaster waiting to happen because our toxic relationship must end when we are forced to face our demons head-on. To stop Shannon’s spiral into self-destruction, I take her to the one place I know she’ll never be able to escape me. Faery. It’s a risk worth taking if it means she can overcome her addictions and find peace. Except, peace of any kind is fragile and can easily shatter, especially when our enemies hunt us. But I’ll slay every monster in Faery, even my father, to keep her safe. AmazonKU
QUEEN OF REVENGE: BOOK THREE OF THE QUEEN OF VENGEANCE TRILOGY by Sara Snow
The lines between good and evil, love and hate have been blurred. In the land of Anterra, all roads lead to ruin… Diesel made sure of that. With his disgraced reputation, he has nothing left but to burn everything, but Diesel isn’t the kind of werewolf to act without a plan. Friends, lovers, and allies turn into enemies. The only person I know I can trust is myself, if I can remember who that even is. The candle is burning at both ends as I try to keep my identity a secret from Jax while working with him to hunt down Diesel. The only thought that plagues my mind is whether I exact justice or vengeance. The old me would have wished to show him mercy, but there’s a darkness in me that hungers for retribution. It will not be satiated so easily— not when I’ve come this far…Queen of Revenge is a high-fantasy werewolf romance cross between Count of Monte Cristo and Queen of Flow. AmazonKU
DEVIL ON MY CHEST: ROCKY AND MAL’S STORY (ARROWTOWN BOOK 10) by Lisa Oliver
VS Note: MM PNR. Can be read as a standalone but author suggests some aspects of the book will be more clear if the prvious books in the series are read first.
“I can’t feel my wolf. I don’t know how much longer I can go on.” Sheriff Rocky has been fighting some inner demons that seem more real than most. When he finally loses his control completely, committing a near-criminal act, it has people around him realizing he needs more help than the good folk at Arrowtown can give him. “I’m not letting you go without a fight, you stupid wolf. Don’t you know how much I love you?” Mal, Rocky’s closest friend, can’t imagine a life without Rocky. His journey to fight for his friend takes them to New York where a diagnosis is easy enough, but the cure for what ails Rocky could have life changing ramifications. Mal would have to claim him. Can you save me from Mrs. Hooper? She’s got two of her boys with her and there’s probably a wooden spoon in her handbag. Back in Arrowtown Rocky and Mal settled into life together. In a lot of ways, it’s no different to what they enjoyed before until Mal’s wolf starts pushing for Mal to tell Rocky an impossible truth. Will they ever get their happy-ever-after or will their lives come crumbling down in the back of a police cruiser?
THE DEMON (MONSTERS AND BEAUTIES BOOK FOUR) by Jenika Snow
I ran from one monster, only to stumble into the clutches of another. Fleeing a brutal father and a forced marriage, I escaped deep into the forest, hoping to disappear. Bleeding, exhausted, and desperate, I hid in a cave—but I quickly realized I wasn’t alone. Something watched me from the darkness. He was massive, horned… a creature pulled from nightmares. And the moment his glowing eyes locked onto me, I knew one thing without a doubt. I was his. Now, I was trapped in his lair, claimed by a beast who refused to let me go. I thought I was running toward freedom. But I only ran straight into his arms. And I was even more terrified, because… I didn’t want to leave. AmazonKU
BASS DESIRES (THE MONSTER RESORT BOOK TWO) by Eliot Ason
What do you get when you mix a love-sick human sous chef with a bass playing goblin? Omeg trades his soul-sucking corporate career for a dream—playing the double bass in a place that is nothing short of paradise, the Monster Resort. There, the little human Dottie enters his life. She’s young, charismatic… and the most alluring creature he’s ever encountered. What would someone like her ever want with a cane-user, older creature like him? Then why is she nothing but shy when he’s around? Bass Desires is a 9k word paranormal romance short story AmazonKU
A CURSE FOR THE HOMESICK: A NOVEL by Laura Brooke Robson
On Stenland, there comes a time known as skeld season: when a woman can wake with three black lines on her forehead, the mark of a skeld, and turn anyone she sees to stone. Skeld season comes around without warning, and while each only lasts three months, the people skelds turn to stone are very much dead. That’s how Tess’s mother killed Soren’s parents. Maybe for this reason alone, Tess and Soren should not have fallen in love. Since the time her mother was a skeld, Tess has wanted to leave Stenland, to run from the windswept island, from her family and friends. She is unwilling to bear the responsibility of one day killing anyone, let alone someone she loves. Soren, though, has always been determined to stay, to live out his life in the only place he’s ever known as home, even if that life could be cut short. They cannot see eye to eye—and yet, they cannot stay apart. She tries to come back for him. He tries to leave for her. But can your love for one person outweigh everything else? And how do you decide how much you’re willing to risk, if it might mean destroying someone else in the process? Laura Brooke Robson has crafted a fascinating story about the choices we make, the responsibilities we carry, and the ambiguities of regret.
TWO THOUSAND PROMISES (KINGS OF CHAOS BOOK FIVE) by Jocelynn Drake
VS Note: MM PNR.
Huli had dedicated his entire existence to making himself into something worthy of Xiao Dan. But as he stood on the brink of claiming the vampire’s heart, an evil deal he’d made centuries ago was coming due. Min wanted Xiao Dan’s soul. Would he lose Xiao Dan when he confessed his ugly promise? And could he stop Min before it was too late? Two Thousand Promises is the fifth and final novel in the Kings of Chaos series. This book contains a reluctant vampire who is finally giving in to the thousand-year seduction of a sly fox spirit determined to claim his mate, a nosy family who wants all the spilled tea, snark, angst, magic, found family, brotherly bickering, chaos, cuddles, secrets, and an endless love. AmazonKU
THE BLANKET CATS by Kiroshi Shigematsu, Jesse Kirkwood Translator
Seven struggling customers are given the unique opportunity to take home a “blanket cat” . . . but only for three days, the time it’ll take to change their lives. A peculiar pet shop in Tokyo has been known to offer customers the unique opportunity to take home one of seven special cats, whose “magic” is never promised, but always received. But there are rules: these cats must be returned after three days. They must eat only the food supplied by the owner, and they must travel to their new homes with a distinctive blanket. In The Blanket Cats, we meet seven customers, each of whom is hoping a temporary feline companion will help them escape a certain reality, including a couple struggling with infertility, a middle-aged woman on the run from the police, and two families in very different circumstances simply seeking joy. But like all their kind, the “blanket cats” are mysterious creatures with unknowable agendas, who delight in confounding expectations. And perhaps what their hosts are looking for isn’t really what they need. Three days may not be enough to change a life. But it might just change how you see it.
A CIRCLE OF UNCOMMON WITCHES: A NOVEL by Paige Crutcher
A witch generationally cursed to never find true love sets out to break the spell cast on her family, and must team up with the last person who wants to help her – the witch who set the curse in the first place. Doreen MacKinnon is doomed to die of a broken heart – if she can’t break the centuries old curse placed on her family. Three hundred years ago, Ambrose MacDonald, a powerful male witch, fell in love with a MacKinnon. And when the MacKinnon witches forbade him from seeing his love, by secretly hiding her away, he retaliated by cursing the family and its future generations to never find love. But it wasn’t without a cost. Now, Ambrose is imprisoned by those same witches, trapped in a tempest and doomed to outlive everyone he has ever loved. But Doreen isn’t like the other MacKinnon witches. As the 13th generation of the MacKinnon line, Doreen is one of the most powerful witches in centuries… and one of the loneliest. So when she discovers where Ambrose has been trapped, she releases him to help her break the curse, once and for all. Ambrose agrees to help, but with his own motive: vengeance. He plans to use her as bait to enact his revenge on her family. Together, they enter a series of trials, which take them to a castle in Scotland, off a cliff, and into a world beyond their wildest dreams. As they work together, sparks start to fly, but soon Doreen must choose how far she is willing to go to break the curse, and what she’s willing to sacrifice.
THE DARK MIRROR (THE BONE SEASON BOOK FIVE) by Samantha Shannon
Everything is about to change. Paige Mahoney is outside the Republic of Scion for the first time in more than a decade-but she has no idea how she got to the free world. Half a year has been wiped from her memory. Her journey back to the revolution soon takes her to Venice, where the Domino Programme has uncovered evidence of a secret Scion plan. Before Paige can return to London, she must help the network unravel the sinister Operation Ventriloquist, which threatens to bring Europe to its knees in weeks. And it soon becomes clear that the one person who could recover her memories-Arcturus Mesarthim-might also hold the key to thwarting Scion, allowing the revolution to strike an unprecedented blow.
THE SEVENTH SWAN by Megan Derr
VS Note: MM PNR.
Once upon a time a curse was broken, but a word spoken too soon meant the last brother, the seventh swan, was left with a wing instead of an arm. As he slept, a cruel mage took the wing and replaced it with a metal arm, leaving the man distraught and heartbroken. Saveli the Silverspun arrives at the manor summoned by a tearful sister to see if he can save the beautiful man who stands by the pond mourning a life that everyone else was happy to leave behind…All proceeds from this book will be donated to Advocates for Trans Equality
PEACOCK ON PARADE (SHAMROCK SAFARI SHIFTERS) by Zoe Chant
American photographer Tara Lynch has never wanted anything more than to visit Ireland—but her itinerary didn’t include chasing peacocks around a wildlife park! On the other hand, it didn’t include meeting a tall, handsome Irishman and falling head over heels for him in a heartbeat, either, so it might be time for Tara to re-think what makes a perfect holiday. Peacock shifter Declan McCarthy, a local artist, certainly didn’t expect to meet his fated mate during an afternoon at the park, but when his secret shifter self is revealed to Tara the very first time they meet, he wants nothing more to sweep her off her feet. Tara is more than willing to be swept—but there’s a wicked fashion designer stealing peacock feathers straight off the birds at the park, and both Declan and Tara are determined to put a stop to it. When Tara accidentally convinces the thief that she’s a ‘peacock whisperer,’ they realize they have the chance to scare the woman straight—and Declan’s peacock has a few giant ideas on how to do that! AmazonKU
CRUEL DEVOTION by JP Sina
VS Note: Listed in Erotica. Dark themes. Why choose.
A woman forced into an engagement…Ripped from my bed, my loved ones in pieces, I’m dragged through the forest, bound in chains. Soon, I’ll find where the lines of sanity blur. But I won’t go down without a fight. A monster, undeserving of love…I’d once been a man, but now lived as a beast. Scouring the lands for virgins, I rarely make it home without a bite. Distracted by a sweet scent, I find someone unworthy. I’m keeping her. A man, more monstrous than his brother…I was the real wolf in sheep’s clothing. And I loved and lived for no one but him. When he brings home a bunny, I can’t help but have a taste. Mine. AmazonKU
BOUND TO HAPPEN by Annie R McEwen
The women in her family have a history of falling in love with ghosts. Aoife’s positive she’s the exception to the rule. She’s wrong. Aoife ‘Fee’ Gowdie is exploring a derelict London music hall when she discovers a seventeenth century theatre below. The problem? It’s got a seventeenth century ghost in it. And he has a pet—Fee’s mouse, the one she buried that morning. Gilbert ‘Gil’ Sorley—orphan, thief, actor, playwright—was born in 1613 and died… The jury’s still out on that. He remembers the moment. The fight, the blade, the blood. It’s been a gray wasteland since then. Until the miracle of her. And the mouse. The old theatre has protected Gil for centuries, but now it’s slated for demolition. To stop time and death, Fee and Gil have nothing except desperate, impossible love. Is it enough?
LYRIC: LOVE SYNC MATES SEASON TWO by Wendy Rathbone
VS Note: MM PNR.
Can an alpha athlete and a traumatized omega find true love? Lyric is a famous alpha athlete, a dragon shifter racer known as the fastest flier in the world. Jinn is a rare omega dragon shifter who finds himself in trouble one night when he meets an alpha at a bar who won’t leave him alone and who ends up being his stalker. When Lyric is on a break from racing and goes to spend time at his private roost in the middle of the woods, he sees an omega running naked through the foliage as if fleeing for his life. When he realizes the omega is being chased by a feral dragon, he fights the out-of-control dragon and protects Jinn with all his might. A bond quickly forms between the two, so powerful and unexpected that each man begins to question if their feelings are real. AmazonKU
THRONE OF ICE AND BLOOD (FLAME AND THORNS BOOK TWO) by Marion Blackwood
After the Atonement Trials, Selena is trying to navigate her new life outside the Seelie Court. The world is very different from what she imagined, but her mission remains the same. Using every skill she has, she is going to help the secret resistance take down the Iceheart Dynasty. But that path yet again sets her on a collision course with Draven Ryat. While the rebellion plots a daring scheme, important people start turning up dead. Draven is tasked with solving the murders. Selena is trying to help the killer. If either one of them fails, they will face dire consequences. When blood stains the ice and dangerous secrets are brought to light, Selena must decide if she is willing to doom Draven in order to achieve her own goals. After everything that has happened between them, their relationship is already complicated. But now, with their very lives on the line, their tangled feelings for each other might destroy them both. AmazonKU
WHEELS AND DIRTY DEALS (HARPER AND MOON INVESTIGATIONS BOOK SIX) by Trixie Silvertale
Mitzy Moon is brimming with excitement. Planning an anniversary surprise, she’s working overtime to hide the details of a luxurious European vacation from her husband. But before she can book a single ticket, a shockingly suspicious murder lands in her lap. With only a flimsy lead, Mitzy heads undercover into the local roller derby league. And though she rallies her entitled feline and meddling Ghost-ma to help hunt down clues, she fears if she can’t break out of the pack, this bout will turn deadly. Can Mitzy find the killer, or will this be her final lap around the track? AmazonKU
WARRIOR OF THE DROWNED EMPIRE by Frankie Diane Mallis
The Guardians have returned. As Moriel’s reincarnation nears, Lyr is determined to fulfil her oath: harness the power of the red shard and defeat him. But Lyr has uncovered the Empire’s darkest secret – her cousin Jules still lives and the Emperor is enslaving vorakh for their forbidden magic. Now, she’s vowed to bring the Empire to its knees. But freeing the realm will require more power than even Lyr and Rhyan combined possess. Their only opportunity is to make a far more sinister deal with the person who has the most to gain – and the person Rhyan trusts the least. To protect her loved ones, Lyr must master her magic or risk unleashing destruction across the Empire. It could cost her everything – her heart. And soul.
BEARLY BELOVED by Katy Manz
VS Niote: MM MPREG PNR.
Sometimes, a missed flight is the exact sign you need. When I miss the flight to my hometown and, subsequently, my wedding day, I think it’s the worst day of my life. Don’t worry. I’m sure I won’t be missed after my best friend catches my fiancé in a compromising position with his best man. My best friend sent his twin brother to rescue me from sleeping at the airport for three nights until I could get another flight home. I never thought of my best friend as anything more than that. The same can’t be said about his brother. The first time we lay eyes on each other, sparks fly, and our clothes fly off. Now, he tells me I’m his fated mate, and I’m pregnant with his cubs. Cubs? Oh yeah. Didn’t I mention he’s a bear shifter? Things sure are more interesting when you miss your flight home. Gotta love that funny little thing called Fate. AmazonKU
THE ALPHA’S CURSED QUEEN (ETERNAL OATH SAGA BOOK ONE) by Jaymin Snow
“Rejected. Exiled. Pregnant. And now he wants me back? Absolutely not.” I’ve spent my life staying invisible—a dark witch hiding in a pack of wolves. Then the royal mating gathering happened. Every unmated wolf looking for their perfect match. Me? I was just trying to avoid humiliation. And then he saw me. Darian Kassel. The Wolf Prince. My fated mate. For one second, I thought I belonged. Then he said, “You’re not worthy.” He stripped my powers, banished me, and walked away. Well, not entirely. Fast-forward five years: I’ve got a career, a home, and a daughter he doesn’t know about. Everything was fine until he swaggered into my office—full of regret, royal arrogance, and terrible timing. And the worst part? Our daughter’s blood isn’t just a secret—it’s a target. Protecting her might mean trusting the man who destroyed me. Or maybe I’ll just hex him first. We’ll see. AmazonKU
ALPHA’S SECOND CHANCE (MOONLIT SECRETS BOOK FIVE) by Breanna Mason
I spent ten years pretending to be human. Hiding my wolf. Hiding from my past. And convincing myself that settling for a safe, quiet life was enough. It wasn’t. I should’ve known fate wouldn’t let me walk away so easily. Because the moment I tried to marry a man who could never truly know me, he walked in.Rowan Mercer. Alpha of the Ironclaw Pack. Tall, rugged, and radiating the kind of power that makes my instincts scream. One look, and I knew. One scent, and my wolf shattered the walls I spent years building. He’s my mate. The one thing I swore I’d never risk again. Now, my carefully built life is in ruins. My secret is exposed. And the man I almost married? He was never who he claimed to be. He was a hunter. And now he’s coming for me. Rowan says he can protect me. That I belong with him. That no one will ever hurt me again. But trusting him means surrendering to the part of myself I’ve fought to bury. And if I give in, there’s no turning back. Not for me. Not for my son. And not for the wolf who refuses to let me go. AmazonKU
HOW TO FAIL AT ESCAPING AN ALPHA ORC: AN OMEGAVERSE ROMANCE by Liz E Cooper
Omega Daria just wanted a peaceful life running the bakery she managed, reading spicy romance books, and ignoring the voices of the dead. However, when crime increases in her town, Daria knew she had to step up and use the powers she long buried out of burnout. That meant working with the police to solve crimes by raising the dead. However, Daria’s unique powers catch the eye of the criminal underworld who kidnap her with plans to force her to resurrect a long dead evil demon. Now she’s got to find a way to outsmart the handsome, brooding alpha who grabbed her, although he might not be the monster she first feared. Alpha Orc Marcus, a tattoo shop owner, used to be the hitman for his crime family, but he left that all behind to live a more fulfilling life. Or so he thought. When he’s forced to kidnap and lock up a powerful necromancer in exchange for his younger brother’s life, his violent past soon finds him again. Only he didn’t count on falling in love with the beautiful, quirky omega. Can he protect her from the vicious demon gang who ordered her taking and save the life of his brother or will he have to make a devastating decision? AmazonKU
MARKED: SHIFTER MM REVERSE HAREM ROMANCE (MARKED BY ALPHAS BOOK ONE) by Zara Lee
Rule #1 of surviving as a semi-functional adult: Avoid dark forests at all costs. Thanks for the childhood trauma, Mom. But here I am, broke and desperate, heading to my late mother’s cottage in Cedar Grove—a town that’s basically a forest with a zip code. I thought my biggest problem would be the sketchy WiFi and distinct lack of takeout options. Then I met the Stone brothers. Again, apparently. Three gorgeous, impossibly tall mountain men who’ve been watching me for years—not creepy at all. Marcus, the commanding CEO whose very presence makes me want to bare my throat and submit in ways I can’t explain. Derek, the ex-military bad boy whose possessive growls make me weak in places I definitely shouldn’t mention. And Caleb, the charming youngest whose sweet smile melts my defenses right before his hungry eyes make me forget how to breathe. That mysterious scar I’ve had since forever? It burns whenever they’re near. And they seem to know way too much about me. Now strange men with gleaming eyes are stalking the shadows, and my instincts scream danger—except when I’m with the brothers. Something inside me knows I’m safe with them, which makes zero sense because I’ve known them for approximately five minutes. Turns out Mom’s warnings about monsters in the woods weren’t paranoia after all. She just forgot to mention my protectors might be more dangerous than the things they’re protecting me from. AmazonKU
ANNA AND THE GRUMPY GHOST by Maggie March
When aspiring romance novelist Anna McGuffin relocates to Lockwood Cove, she’s hoping for a quiet retreat to jumpstart her writing—not a haunted mansion complete with a grumpy ghost and a mischievous stray dachshund. Anna’s lifelong secret? She can see the dead—a fact she’s managed to keep hidden from the world. But she’s never encountered a ghost quite like Richard Lockwood—a 19th-century detective with the brooding good looks straight out of one of Anna’s novels. Unfortunately, he also has a chip on his shoulder and is hellbent on driving her out of his home. Between Richard’s sharp-tongued sarcasm and stubborn refusal to ‘move on,’ he quickly becomes more…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
PRINCESS FOR ALL (HOUSE OF GARNER BOOK NINE) by Erin R Flynn
My name is Inez Garner… Formerly Viola Velius. I guess? I mean, I believe it, but it doesn’t seem real without my memories. And why that name? That sounds like a bad Bond girl name. Like someone was trying for an innuendo but was too dumb and missed the mark? Then again, given how unhinged my mother was, maybe that really was her goal? Understandably, my head is a mess. Especially after being the one to kill my brother after his abuse of me I don’t remember. And why do people keep saying that we should call someone named Jerry Springer? I really need to ask what that means and remind people I don’t have memories of the things they talk about. There is never a good time for your monstrous family to appear and try and restart your brainwashing, but during the apocalypse? Really? Like… Really? Maybe I should take a page out of my husbands’ books and just start drinking? Seems fitting. House of Garner is an apocalyptic, hot burning, reverse harem romance with darker elements, strong language, violence, and a heroine who doesn’t let anyone get in her way. AmazonKU
HAMMERHEAD (KINKAID SHIFTERS BOOK FOUR) by Bianca D’Arc
A love as vast as the ocean, a mystery as deep as the sea…After a lifetime of violence, former mercenary and Alpha hammerhead shark shifter Miguel longs for a fresh start. Sent to the Kinkaid Clan with the rest of his small pod of sharks, he’s determined to leave his dark past behind and build a future filled with peace – and maybe even love. Deidre, a selkie from the magical shores of Ireland, arrives in the Gulf to visit her Kinkaid kin and her playful curiosity draws her to Miguel. Their connection is undeniable, and the sultry waters of the Gulf can barely contain their growing passion. When a mystical island appears on the horizon, shrouded in mist and brimming with ancient magic, their budding romance takes a dangerous turn. Deidre becomes entranced by the island’s seductive pull, and Miguel must rush to save her from its enchantment. Can Miguel and Deidre overcome the forces that threaten their fledgling relationship and claim the love they were destined to share?
SIMI (SHADOWS OF FIRE BOOK FIVE) by Sherrilyn Kenyon
Life as a demon is never an easy one. Orphaned as a child, Simi was left to make her own way in the world of humans. Bound to the Atlantean god who caused the death of her mother, she’s spent her life trying to make sense of a world that baffles her. But as the gods vie for a power that leaves demons, Dark-Hunters and humans struggling to take sides, Simi can no longer rely on the god, Acheron, for protection. She must find her own way. Not just for herself, but to save the lives of her family and friends. Only one entity holds the secret she needs to save Acheron’s life. But the price it demands is steep, and it will leave her at the mercy of a creature known for cruelty. Her choice should be easy. Save Acheron at all costs. Yet some prices are too high and by saving Acheron, she just might destroy everything.
PRINCESS IN A PRINCE DISGUISE (BEASTS OF WRATH AND MADNESS BOOK ONE) by Kiss Leilani
VS Note: Author states this is a very dark romance.
They don’t know I’m a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me for their lustful desires. And, when they storm into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervene to protect her. I make them take me too. The plan is to escape with my sister whenever we find a chance. How am I to know our prison will be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I’m supposed to stay on the sidelines. The one they have no real use for. The one they never mean to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land—their ruthless beast king—takes an interest in the “pretty little prince.” How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? AmazonKU
THE ALPHA’S SILENT HUNGER(FERAL HEARTS SAGA BOOK THREE) by Jennifer Eve
Seven years. No werewolves, no drama—just me and my son, Ethan. Then one phone call blew everything apart: “Mom, there’s someone in our house.” I race home…straight into a werewolf hell. They poison me, threaten my son, and plan to drain his blood for their twisted ritual. And guess who shows up to play the hero? My ex. Yes, that ex—Arnold Rexin, the man who broke my heart and left me in ruins. Still infuriatingly arrogant, he’s somehow even more dangerous—and maddeningly magnetic. One scorching look from those intense eyes, and I almost forget why I vowed to hate him. Now we’re stuck joining forces to stop a crazy alpha and protect Ethan. The more I fight alongside Arnold, the harder it is to keep my walls up…But if there’s one thing these seven years taught me? Never count on an Alpha who rejected you—especially when he’s the father of your child. AmazonKU
TEARS OF THE WOLF by Elizabeth Wheatley
After the murder of her child, Brynn of the Istovari wants nothing more than to escape the shackles of her birthright. As a sorceress and the last of a once-great bloodline, many still seek to use her for their own schemes. Brynn will do anything for the chance at freedom, even if it means marrying an upstart warrior from the far north. Cenric needs a wife—but not just any wife—a sorceress. Having recently reclaimed his inheritance after a youth spent across the sea, a sorceress will bring security and legitimacy in his estranged homeland. A marriage gives both Brynn and Cenric what they want—for now. In the far northern reaches lies a land ruled by pride and strict codes of honor. As Brynn and Cenric struggle to navigate the aftermath of their hasty union, they soon realize that rival factions within the kingdom are on the verge of war once again. Alone, they will be destroyed by the coming storm. Together, they might stand a chance.
WARRING TIDES (ELEMENTAL ARRANGEMENT BOOK TWO) by MK Ahearne
The world teeters on the brink of chaos in the sequel to Broken Flames. Bellamy and Koraine are fugitives, pursued relentlessly by the princess of the fire kingdom, Nyla, who will stop at nothing to drag him back home. As they flee across a world ready to erupt into war, Bellamy and Koraine must navigate treacherous alliances, ancient secrets, and the wrath of displeased goddesses. Nyla, driven by loyalty and love, embarks on a perilous journey that forces her to confront her own past and the powerful father who controls her every move. With war threatening to tear the kingdoms apart, the stakes have never been higher. AmazonKU
REWRITING THE FALLEN VILLAINESS: REVERSE HAREM FANTASY ROMANCE by Rose James and Alexia Praks
Getting stabbed by a prince wasn’t on my project management checklist. Neither was waking up as Lady Wren Lee, the infamous villainess of the wildly popular fantasy series A Kingdom of Infernal Flames. But at least I died knowing how the story ends, right? Wrong. After watching my adopted family murdered and being executed as a traitor, I’ve been granted a do-over—along with a cheat system sporting a snarky personality that would make any gamer jealous. Now I’m back five years before everything went to hell, armed with future knowledge, business acumen, and a very personal vendetta against a certain murderous prince. This time around, I’m not playing by the novel’s rules. I’m building an empire, gathering powerful allies—including lethally devoted immortal beings with their own villainous reputations—and making sure my family survives, all while navigating the deadly politics of a fantasy world that thought it could write me off as just another disposable villain. They say the villain never wins? Watch me rewrite that ending. AmazonKU
CLAIMED: A DARK BILLIONAIRE WOLF SHIFTER ROMANCE (BOUND MATES BOOK TWO) by Loki Renard
He takes what belongs to him. Especially his mate. When a billionaire Russian mafia boss promised my mother he’d look out for me, he didn’t just chase me down despite my best efforts to run. He bared…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
WANTED (THE UNSERIES BOOK TWO) by Izzy Sweet and Sean Moriarty
Since I was a young girl, I’ve been hidden away so I won’t be claimed by a monster. At the age of ten, I was declared tainted by a prophet. Doomed to one day bear a mark that will connect me to a vampire. My parents abandoned me. Leaving me at the mercy of their church—the Order of Saint Benedict. For nearly a decade, I was forced to live underground and subjected to countless cruelties. But everything changes the day a priest takes pity and rescues me. While on the run, the cursed mark appears on my skin. And I become one of the few women in the world a vampire can turn. One night, I wake up in the arms of a monster claiming to be my fated. With black hair, sharp cheekbones, and lips begging to be kissed, he looks like the Devil incarnate. And promises me an eternity full of endless bliss…If I’m willing to be forever bound to him. Wanted is a dark vampire romance. AmazonKU
KING (THE PROTECTORS SERIES) BOOK 28 by Teresa Gabelman
As a VC Warrior, King has spent a lifetime protecting those who can’t defend themselves. Easygoing, fiercely loyal, and deadly when crossed, he’s the one you want at your back when the fight turns brutal. Friends love him. Enemies fear him. When someone dares to threaten the ones he cares about, King doesn’t just fight; he destroys. But this time, it’s not just any fight. Now, it’s personal. Amara Tarvin has spent months trapped in fear, fleeing from unseen enemies lurking in the shadows. When her nephew befriends a VC Warrior, a spark of hope flickers in the darkness—a chance for safety, maybe even freedom. But hope can be dangerous when the ones hunting her will stop at nothing to possess what runs through her veins. A new threat looms over the VC Warriors and Dark Guardians—Golden Blood. Their enemies have uncovered a sinister truth: these rare humans can be turned into deadly weapons, powerful enough to take down one of their own or…save them. The hunt has begun. AmazonKU
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