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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AVA STARGAZER (PLANET XAI BOOK TWO) by Alissa Lace
VS Note: Book one needs to be read first per the author.
Ava lived her life on a spaceship in the stars. Now, she is a lone human in a world of others on Planet Xai. Despite the love around her, Ava is finding her heart is not as easily soothed. She still has questions about her past, and humanity, that remain unanswered. What does it mean to truly live?
For someone who never had a chance to before? Ava Stargazer is a direct sequel to Ava Greasemonkey. It is not a standalone. The Planet Xai series is an alien romance with a big plot, deep emotions, and love- in all its forms. AmazonKU
OBSESSION (WARRIORS OF THE DREXIAN ACADEMY BOOK FOUR) by Tana Stone
At the Drexian Academy, there are few rules. As a Blade instructor, Kann prefers pushing limits to following regulations. But he knows better than to fall for a cadet. That’s why he is only friends with Britta, a human cadet and brilliant engineer. It’s also why he agrees to help her when she develops a crush on a visiting Taori scientist. He can’t explore his feelings for her, but he can teach the bookish cadet everything he knows about the art of seduction. But with each tantalizing tip and sensual strategy, the line between practice and reality blurs. As much as he finds himself falling for Britta, she sees him as only a friend and teacher. Or does she? As they work together to protect the Drexian Academy and mount a rescue mission for a missing pilot, their secret lessons spark a fire that threatens to consume them both–and put the mission at risk. Will they break the rules or let themselves be broken apart? AmazonKU
BONDED IN DEATH by J D Robb
His passport read Giovanni Rossi. But decades ago, during the Urban Wars, he was part of a small, secret organization called The Twelve. Responding to an urgent summons from an old compatriot, he landed in New York and eased into the waiting car. And died within minutes…Lieutenant Eve Dallas finds the Rossi case frustrating. She’s got an elderly victim who’d just arrived from Rome; a widow who knows nothing about why he’d left; an as-yet unidentifiable weapon; and zero results on facial recognition. But when she finds a connection to the Urban Wars of the 2020s, she thinks Summerset—fiercely loyal, if somewhat grouchy, major-domo and the man who’d rescued her husband from the Dublin streets—may know something from his stint as a medic in Europe back then. When Summerset learns of the crime, his shock and grief are clear—because, as he eventually reveals, he himself was one of The Twelve. It’s not a part of his past he likes to revisit. But now he must—not only to assist Eve’s investigation, but because a cryptic message from the killer has boasted that others of The Twelve have also died. Summerset is one of those who remain—and the murderous mission is yet to be fully accomplished.
GUARDIAN’S HEART (SPACE GUARDIAN’ MATE BOOK ONE) by Bella Blair
Nova: I don’t trust Zaarek, no matter how devastatingly handsome the alien is. He says he’s rescuing us, but I’ve learned the hard way that trusting anyone can get you killed. Growing up in the Louisiana swamps taught me how to survive, and this alien forest? Piece of cake. Or so I thought. After days on the run, I catch him—literally—but what I didn’t expect was for strange tattoos to form on our bodies… or the confusing pull I feel toward him. Now I have to decide: trust Zaarek, or keep running. Zaarek: I’ve followed orders my whole life, no questions asked. My mission is simple—rescue as many humans as possible, including nine slaves I bought at an alien auction. One of them, Nova, is different—fiery, stubborn, and impossible to control. When she escapes, I’m forced to chase her through an alien forest, but finding her isn’t the victory I expected. Now, strange marks appear on my skin, and for the first time, I question everything I know—about myself, my past, and my masters. AmazonKU
SPACEFUNK by Various
VS Note: Not romance but a scifi release of note. I love to support anthologies!
INNKEEPER CHRONICLES VOL 2: CLEAN SWEEP THE GRAPHIC NOVEL by Ilona Andrews
AKUR (THE RESTITUTION BOOK THREE) by A G Wilde
THE FLEET ADMIRAL’S DAUGHTER ( THE BLACK HOLE SAGA BOOK ONE) by J A GaudioAs she adapts to her new life, Sarah’s heart is unexpectedly captured by Lieutenant Commander Annie Jones. Amidst the backdrop of interstellar politics and looming threats, their burgeoning romance offers Sarah a glimpse of hope and happiness. But can love flourish in the cold, unforgiving expanse of space?
CAPTAIN SANTIAGO AND THE SKY DOME WAITRESS by Tracy Cooper-Posey
PROJECT ADAPT – COMPILE by Jade Waltz
DEVOTION (CENTRAL CITIES BOOK ONE) by Claire Kent
All my life, I’ve worked to become a palace partner, so when a new administrator selects me to be his, I plan to devote myself to his happiness. But Gabriel isn’t from the Capitol. He isn’t even from the Central Cities, which—forty-five years after a global cataclysm—is the only truly safe place in the world. He’s from the wilderness, and he doesn’t understand palace culture. He doesn’t even want a partner, but he’s stuck with me anyway. My job is to soften his life in any way he desires, but he believes there’s something wrong with the system. He only sees complications when the truth is very simple. And entirely reciprocal. He takes care of me, and I make him feel good. AmazonKU
MATED AND ALONE by Talia Rhea
Tsok has always done what is best for his people. As the Char of Kree, he is meant to be a model citizen and male, setting the example for his people and represent them on the intergalactic stage. That is why he decided to sign up at True Match and find his mate. The kreecharma people have long turned their back on mating due to its dangers, but this is a way to do it safely and he wants to pioneer his people into the future. That is how Char Tsok found himself mated. Misty has always done what is best for her friends. She gave her all for them, only for her friend to stab her in the back and frame her for theft. Just when things are looking bad, she’s given an out. She has been matched through True Match and she can get away from all the people who’ve ever looked at her sideways because she was the goth girl from the wrong side of the tracks. But her new mate apparently wants nothing to do with her. He barely said hello, he never comes to see her, it’s like they aren’t even together. That is how Misty found herself alone. AmazonKU
ALIENS SNARED MY HEART (AWAKENED WOMB BOOK THREE) by Hawke Oakley
VS Note: MM MPREG SFR.
Do aliens believe in love at first bite? Paz is tired of being the only single human on the planet. Ready for an alien mate of his own, he secretly ventures from the village to find the Maeleons who left on a ‘quest’… only to discover that word has a very different connotation on Eukaria. When Paz is caught in a hunting trap and confronted by an aggressive Maeleon, he’s forced to put his diplomacy skills to the ultimate test—before the hottest alien he’s ever seen eats him alive. Kur’tok is a pariah among his people. His harsh behavior is unacceptable to his brethren, and Kur’tok doesn’t care to fix it. Resentful of the village, he roams the Eukaria wilds, vowing to selfishly indulge his every craving. Nothing—and nobody—will ever change that. Not even the captive flesh-bag who makes his heart feel disgustingly fuzzy. AmazonKU
ALIEN PRINCE DEFENDER (SPACE KNIGHTS MC BOOK FOUR) by Zara Zenia
An outlaw alien protecting Earth. A human woman determined to save lives. A battle for the future.
Chicago Paramedic and firefighter Grace Orloff has been sucked into a war that isn’t hers. Frustrated with his inability to stop the Spaceknights, King Garnon has sent a robot army to attack Earth in hopes of drawing them out of hiding and into the conflict. While Garlin leads a team to try to infiltrate the mothership controlling the android army assaulting Earth, his cousin Tarax, along with a few other members, coordinate the resistance planetside. Thrown together fighting an alien invasion, Grace and Tarax fall for each other hard in the midst of the crisis, and end up pinned down in a derelict building with a dozen frightened survivors, forced to defend them from the robots.
Sparks fly between the courageous and compassionate Grace and the fierce and determined Tarax, but even if they survive the barrage from the invaders, will their differences mean an end for their future? AmazonKU
CAVEMAN ALIEN’S TERROR (CAVEMAN ALIENS BOOK 25) by Calista Skye
Astrid – Praxigor says he’s a dragon. After getting abducted from Earth and stranded on a prehistoric planet crawling with dinosaurs, I’m starting to believe him. He’s eight feet of electric-blue arrogance, as cruel as he is beautiful, and obsessed with finding gold. He says he can travel in space, and I would really like to go back to Earth. He might be my escape. I thought I could endure him—he’s my best shot at survival—but his ruthless nature is pushing me to my limit. Sure, he turns me on like crazy. But If this goes on much longer, he might wake up with my special dagger in his gut…Praxigor – I need gold. This planet has none. And it’s slowly killing me. Astrid may be the answer. She’s a small, round alien female who insists on speaking to me as if we are equals. Absurd. Dragons have servants, not friends. But she’s clever, fearless… and distracting in the sheer arousal she causes in me. I’ll allow her to live—until she finds me the gold I need. Then, before I leave her behind, she can please me in the only way a lesser woman like her ever could. AmazonKU
CRASHED WITH A PURRING ALIEN: AN ALIEN EROTICA NOVELLA ( CRASHED WITH AN ALIEN BOOK TWO) by Lilith Leana
VS Note: Listed in Erotica.
Nora is on her way to an arranged marriage when the ship she is in crashes on an alien planet. Stranded and vulnerable, she’s rescued by Kai, a breathtakingly handsome Alien pilot who vows to protect her. But as Kai’s kindness and strength awaken feelings she’s never known, Nora begins to question the life and the marriage she’s bound to. Kai takes one look at Nora and realizes she is his Mate. However, she’s promised to another, and his honor demands he put her safety first. With every shared moment, his purring betrays the truth he can’t hide, and he can only hope she feels the same.
When they reach their destination, will they follow the paths set before them and leave the planet, or will they risk everything for a love written in the stars?
SHIP OF DREAMS by Brey Willows
VS Note: FF Steampunk romance.
London-on-High, 1898. Captain Temp Strud is all about secrets: her own and those that belong to her ship’s passengers. When a high-stakes mission to retrieve a world-changing ancient artefact goes wrong, she’s forced into an uneasy alliance with the Devil’s Urchin pirate captain, whose reputation is as fierce as her smile is disarming. Temp needs Minty’s cunning, and Minty’s freedom is in Temp’s hands. But as danger looms and rivals close the gap, secrets and betrayal threaten to derail their quest. One wrong move could cost them the prize—and their lives. With the fate of the world on the line, can the two captains get to the famed Golden Apple before their enemies unleash devastation beyond imagination? AmazonKU
YOUR PERFECT MATCH by Z L Arkadie
I slip the device onto my wrist. It’s just a game, I tell myself, convinced it’s all cracked science anyway. But is it? The journey began as little more than a gamble—an experiment its inventor never believed would succeed. But defying all odds, it did. Now millions around the globe are finding their soulmates through a groundbreaking innovation known as quantum energy entangling. But there’s a twist—some soulmate bonds aren’t built to last forever. And with that, a new kind of chaos is unleashed. Tony and I are still basking in that newlywed glow, caught up in the thrill of our fresh, intoxicating love. Our days are filled with stolen kisses, playful teasing, and dreams so big they barely feel real. It’s perfect—almost too perfect. Then Tony starts a new project with Quantum Matching Inc., and suddenly, he’s bringing home more than just work. He can’t stop talking about their groundbreaking tech and the Your Perfect Match bands. One night, with a mischievous grin, he suggests we try them. Just for fun, he says. At first, it feels like a harmless game. But something shifts. The ease between us starts to falter—little things I can’t quite name. A glance that lingers too long. A question he avoids. An ache I can’t shake. Then, the unthinkable happens. The cracks in our perfect world widen, forcing me to confront questions I never thought I’d ask: When love is tested, how much of myself am I willing to give away? And if I lose too much, how far will I go to win it all back?
PLEASURE CREW: AVERY by Morgan Robinson
How do I tell the alien who saved me from smugglers that I want him as more than a best friend? I was abducted off Earth, my DNA was altered to fit the characteristics of another species, and I was almost sold off to the highest bidder. That was my life before Phial saved me. My rescue was a group effort, of course, but only one of the crew came on board the smuggling ship to cradle me softly in his scaled arms and promised me nothing bad would ever happen to me again. When some of the alterations of my DNA have us staying on a planet better suited to helping me, I start to heal. It’s slow at first but grows over time. As I heal, I realize there’s only one male I want–the scrawny lizard man who makes too many jokes and blames his deity for anything annoying he does. I can’t deny my feelings for much longer. The only thing holding me back is that I don’t know if Phial wants me, too, or if my feelings for him will ruin the friendship we’ve built with one another. AmazonKU
COURTING CAPTAIN NEMO (MAD SCIENTISTS SOCIETY BOOK THREE) by Catherine Stein
Captain Nisha “Nemo” Majhi is on a mission. If her submarine, the Narwhal, can complete a week-long test run—without surfacing—she’ll earn the sponsorship she needs to explore the Great Lakes and beyond. She’ll let nothing thwart her dream of scientific advancement. Not even an intriguing and handsome accidental passenger. All Aleksy Szekalski meant to do was rescue an animal in need. He never intended to stumble onto a departing ship. And he certainly doesn’t want to spend a week underwater with a strange woman. Even if she is clever and pretty and—worst of all—as excited by scientific discoveries as he is. In the close confines of the submarine, Nemo and Aleksy grow from strangers to friends to lovers. But above the surface, a ruthless adversary hunts the Narwhal. With enemies on their tail, Nemo and Aleksy race through the lakes, encountering pirates, mechanical monsters, and secrets deep below the waves. To survive the treacherous waters, they’ll need sharp wits, expert skills, and above all, an unsinkable partnership.
PARALLAX (MERX SECURITY BOOK ONE) by C J Dragon
VS note: MM SFR.
Renowned artist Devon Morton is always on the go, traversing exotic planets for Universal Geographic. Capturing mesmerizing images and videos of the awe-inspiring wonders on each planet, Devon seems oblivious to the lurking dangers that come with uncharted territories. Consequently, he’s always shadowed by a bodyguard. Strangely, he’s run through three bodyguards in just two years–a bizarre track record, considering none of them was severely harmed. Devon’s exasperation is building up: What if Merx Security runs out of bodyguards? Enter Julian Neilsson, a seasoned mercenary, and Devon’s potential fourth bodyguard. Rightfully skeptical, Julian ponders one question: Is guarding a young, absorbed vid-pix artist that arduous? He soon discovers that it’s not just Devon’s art that captures his attention but the young man himself, potentially sparking an unexpected romance. If only Julian can resist the urge to strangle the oblivious artist first. AmazonKU
VS: A reminder of my new release from last week!
ARRIVAL (PLANET OF LAST RESORT BOOK ONE) by Veronica Scott
Melisande “Melly” Jericho is a newly licensed medical doctor, returning to her home planet to practice family medicine. She hasn’t been home in years and is excited to see her friends and family again. But when her shuttle lands, the spaceport seems deserted and she can’t get her handheld to connect to the network to call for help. Stranded on the landing pad far from the terminal, she joins forces with the only other passengers to arrive, never dreaming they’ll all soon be plunged into a life-or-death situation.
Jeff Pearson, retired Sectors Special Forces captain and his friends have come to colony planet Randal Four to take up ranching. He’s attracted to the curvy doctor as soon as he sees her on board the shuttle to the planet and hopes he can at least get her com details and maybe set up a dinner date before he and his team leave the city to reach their waiting ranchland. His tentative plans come to a crashing halt as a strange horde of moaning, growling people emerges from the terminal, headed in their direction with clearly murderous intent.
Jeff, Melly and the others make a desperate run to escape from the mob and begin an adventure the likes of which none of them could ever have predicted. As they struggle against overwhelming odds to survive, evade the infected, escape the city and reach her family home, the attraction and trust between the two grows ever hotter. But so does the danger and the mystery of what happened to the people of Randal Four.
Planet of Last Resort is book one in a new scifi romance series set in the Sectors. This book will end in a Happy For Now situation for the two main characters; however the series arc will continue and the challenges and dangers will not be resolved in this book. Melly and Jeff will find some of the answers they’re seeking with more mysteries to solve.
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TOP SECRET VAMPIRE (MONSTERS, PI BOOK FOUR) by Ava Ross
Can my heart take the bite of Secret Agent Vampire? Reese: Moving back to Mystic Harbor was supposed to be a fresh start, but my welcome wagon has a knack for mischief. First, my blender explodes, then a seagull decides I’m its target. When I think things can’t get any weirder, someone scrawls “Leave Town” on my bathroom mirror. To restore my sense of security, I hire a vampire detective named Wolfram to help me track down a potential stalker. Wolf, with his dramatic black cape and surprisingly cute fangs, makes my heart flutter in ways I didn’t expect. But once we unveil the identity of the person determined to chase me out of town, our time together will end—unless we decide to bite out of love. Wolfram: As a born vampire, not one of those measly made vampires, I control my hunger with donated blood. The only blood a born vampire truly craves is that of his destined mate. Taking a job at Monsters, PI turns out to be more than a just a favor to my orc friend; it leads me to my fated one—Reese. Now, an unseen enemy threatens her peace in this quaint town. I, Wolfram Xavier Vladimir Zegrath, will eliminate this menace. Then I will claim my true mate as my bride. AmazonKU
FREAKY CURSES (MYSTIC CARAVAN MYSTERIES BOOK 19) by Amanda M Lee
San Diego is the next stop for Mystic Caravan, and after a trying time in the desert, the group is looking forward to a relaxing time on the bay. There’s just one little problem. The teenagers of San Diego—both girls and boys—seem to be going wild…and not in a direct-to-video way. They’re growing violent, but the girls seem to have a reason and the boys just seem to be embracing violence at every turn. Is it a vigilante spell gone wild? Or is it something worse? Poet Parker recognizes there’s a gorgon on the scene—and not a normal one but one from the original lines—and she’s suspicious. There’s more than that going on, however. There just might be a demon too. It seems San Diego is mired in the middle of a domestic dispute—a gorgon versus a demon—and neither cares who is hurt in the crossfire. Poet and her friends must pick a side and then win a war, because otherwise, all will be lost in America’s finest city. One way or another, one side has to lose. Which will it be, though? Poet finds herself being pulled in multiple directions. She’s determined to figure out the best outcome for everybody. Will she be able to follow it through to the end, though? You’re about to find out. Mystic Caravan is going to battle, and it’s going to get ugly. AmazonKU AB
DRAGON’S PRIZE: HELLSING SIBLINGS BOOK FOUR by Margaret Couplet
Cameron has a secret, he knows Kain isn’t dead. A secret he has kept because he would have to explain how he knew and it isn’t time for that yet. But the future is always in motion and an attack turns into a blessing when Cameron is thrown into captivity with a creature the hunters had long thought dead. Dust is a secret, locked up in a basement for over half a century while the cult who holds his chains searched for a way to harness his magic. Now they’ve found it, in the form of the most beautiful man Dust has ever seen, a gift dragons dream of from the moment they hatch, Dust’s rider. And if the two of them don’t escape soon then the both of them may lose more than they could have ever hoped to have AmazonKU
WRONG NUMBER, RIGHT VALENTINE AN MM MPREG SHIFTER ROMANCE (DIAL M FOR MATES) by Colbie Dunbar
Sometimes the wrong number is the exact one you need. Being set up on a Valentine’s date by your co-worker has to be the epitome of patheticness, but here I am about to go on a date with someone I haven’t met. I didn’t even tell my boss they could give out my number. But they did. Are they returning my calls? Of course they aren’t. I should stay home and pretend the message was never received, but I’m up for a big promotion and apparently “No” is not in my vocabulary. Only when I get to the restaurant, it isn’t a date at all. The place is packed and the owner is the one who misdialed my number. He doesn’t want me here for a night of romance, he needs a last-minute fill-in after their dishwasher broke an arm—the dishwasher with the same name as my boss. Talk about getting everything wrong. I have two choices, leave or do dishes. Leaving is the obvious choice, but there’s something about the smexy alpha who accidentally called that has me not ready to leave. I can do dishes for one night, right? AmazonKU
A BURNING IN THE BONES (WAXWAYS BOOK THREE) by Scott Reintgen
After taking control of House Brood, Ren and Theo dreamed of using their newfound influence to change the rest of Kathor, but now they find their efforts being countered by the other great houses, who have no interest in a world where they enjoy less power. No one understands that better than the Tin’Vori siblings. The return of their ancestral home was a decade in the making, but they’re eager to keep rising from the ashes. Nevelyn begins researching House Brood—and ends up face-to-face with an enemy that’s already slouching toward the gates of the city. The one enemy no one can avoid: a plague. The victims experience strange bruising, an unquenchable thirst, and a temporary disruption in magic. When doctors trace the illness to its source, they find another mystery: corpses placed in strategic locations around the city. As Ren leads the hunt for the culprits, she’ll find herself two steps behind a devious enemy whose sights are set on an unexpected prize: the city’s magic. Survival will require every ounce of their skill, every bond old and new, or else the future Ren and Theo have worked to build will burn down with the rest of the world.
EVIL HEARTS: A MONSTER ROMANCE ANTHOLOGY by Various
Monsters don’t forgive…and they don’t forget. Join over fifty of the genre’s hottest authors as they invite you into the shadows, under the bed, and everywhere your deepest, darkest desires reside.
Every page of this monstrous collection is full of creatures ready to stroke your…imagination…and fuel fantasies that human lovers couldn’t hope to match. Get ready to slide between the pages with creatures of myth and legend, all wrapped up in fiery passion with tentacles, hooves, horns, and even more intriguing anatomy. All profits from this charity anthology are being donated to the Dollywood Foundation, a worthy organization supporting both literacy development and educational enrichment. Amazon
MY BOYFRIEND BITES (MOONSTRUCK MATING BOOK THREE) by Eve Langlais
She’s not the only one who likes to nibble. Selene’s spent her entire life keeping her emotions in check to avoid wolfing out in public. She’s single, but not by choice. Not many men can handle a woman who turns furry on the full moon—and every time her adrenaline gets pumping. She’s just about given up on love when she meets Dante. The insufferable man is on the same cruise as her and, for some reason, pursues her. As if she’d ever date a womanizer. Despite her issues with keeping her lycan side leashed, Selene is holding out for love with a nice guy, not some rich Italian playboy with suits that cost more than her entire wardrobe. However, Dante is tenacious, and when pirates board the ship, he proves to be more courageous than expected. Those scurvy scoundrels chose the wrong Valentine’s Day party to crash, and as the bodies begin to pile up, it soon becomes obvious that the ferocious Selene isn’t the only one chomping on bad guys. Here’s to hoping by the time the cruise ends, Cupid gives her the one thing she’s been longing for; a lover who won’t mind if she growls—and bites—in bed.
CHRISTA’S OBSESSION: A STEAMY LESBIAN DEMON ROMANCE (OBSESSIONS SERIES BOOK THREE) by JP Sayle
Can Wanda’s trees and all those who dwell in the forest help a demon and a dryad find their way past fear and rejection to eternal bliss? Dryad Wanda is minding her own business when she falls foul of a case of mistaken identity and ends up abused and traumatized. Her brother comes to her rescue. Only, he isn’t alone, and the result of his actions turns Wanda into a blissful one—to a demon.
Except Wanda has no clue what has happened. Safe in her orchard with her trees, healing her outer body is easy. Dealing with the fear that dwells in her soul is not such a simple task. When Christa, a stunning female demon and one of Wanda’s rescuers, comes calling, the bond between them is instant and unbreakable, and one touch is all it takes to change everything. The trees know in their roots that love dwells in Wanda’s heart. But can she find the courage to accept that? What started out as helping her brother on a rescue mission to save a dryad becomes something more eternal for Christa. The tiny tree fairy captures her heart in an instant. Christa is a demon who knows her own mind and goes after everything she wants. And if that includes begging a demon king to help? So be it. Amazon
SALT & BLOOD: A HADES AND PERSEPHONE ROMANCE (IVY & BONE BOOK FOUR) by R L Perez
Three sisters. Three realms. Three deadly foes. In the Underworld, Prue must stop Apollo from stealing the throne. But when Cyrus allies himself with the enemy, she fears losing him—and her kingdom—forever. In the mortal realm, Mona and Evander seek out allies to help them take down Apollo. When they hear whispers of the Titans reawakening, they realize the threat is more deadly than they imagined. In Elysium, Pandora works alongside a reluctant Sol to rebuild the kingdom of the gods. But as the dark magic from her box draws closer, Pandora will stop at nothing to redeem herself—even if it means sacrificing herself to the darkness forever.
WITCH IS THE HARDEST PILL TO SWALLOW (A WITCH PI MYSTERY BOOK 50) by Adele Abbott
Jill can’t help but feel she didn’t do enough to help Goldie Barr, and she is determined to find out who murdered her. Meanwhile, thanks to Kathy, Jill has an unexpected house guest to contend with. AmazonKU
A GUIDE TO GHOSTING (MONSTERS OF MOONVALE) by Emily Antoinette
A man haunted by his past…When I moved back to Moonvale, I thought I’d finally be able to relax. Maybe rediscover who the hell I am after spending the past few years going from one crisis to the next. But all that stress has taken its toll, because ever since I moved in, I keep hearing and feeling things that aren’t there. Breath on my neck. Invisible eyes watching my every move. I’ve never believed in ghosts, but how else do I explain the sense that someone is here with me and they want me scared and begging for mercy? A ghost trapped by her hopes…My whole life, I was a hopeless romantic, but I died before I found the love I dreamt of. Now I’m stuck here as a ghost, forever alone. Or I was until the last person I’d want to spend my afterlife with moved into my house—the man who ghosted me. I could scare him away, but having him around makes me feel more than I have since I was alive. Before I know it, I’m catfishing him on a dating app and messing with him every chance I get. But when I find out our past is more complicated than I realized, will I be able to stick to my revenge plot or give in to the undeniable spark between us? AmazonKU
WHISKER ME AWAY: LOVE SYNC MATES SEASON TWO by Toby Wise
VS Note: MM PNR.
When Spencer wins an all expenses paid vacation, he’s filled with equal parts excitement and anxiety, but he decides to take a chance. It turns out, he’s not the only one who’s won this vacation and instead of a trip for one, he’s thrust into tight quarters with another omega he’s never met before. Cade is confident, sure of himself, and has never once won a giveaway in his life. After meeting Spencer, he realizes his luck is turning around. They might be forced to share a space, but as they get to know each other, they choose to share their hearts. Whisker Me Away is part of a multi-author series revolving around transportation mishaps. Inside you’ll find an omega/omega romance, a manatee shifter, a cat shifter, instant connections, forced proximity, double mpreg, and of course, a Toby Approved happily ever after! AmazonKU
WINGS OF STARLIGHT by Allison Saft
t’s been centuries since a warm-season fairy in Pixie Hollow has crossed into the Winter Woods, and while most fear the legends of monsters lurking in the frozen lands, Clarion, can’t help being intrigued by Winter’s stoic beauty. But under the watchful eyes of the current monarch and the court’s seasonal ministers, Clarion has little time to dwell on daydreams while the days to her coronation dwindle away. That is, until reports of a monster crossing from Winter into Spring make their way to the palace. Clarion sees defeating this threat as an opportunity to prove that she is worthy of her new role. But instead of finding a monster at the edge of Winter, she finds Milori, a young guardian of the Winter Woods. Together, they form an unlikely bond as they race to save their lands. But as their alliance warms to something more, they will discover there is a reason a warm-season fairy and a winter fairy must not be together. And the cost could be just as deadly as the monsters that prowl the Winter Woods.
A FRAGILE HEART (TALES OF TAVAMARA BOOK SEVEN) by Megan Derr
Firstborn son of the famed and admired Shahjahan, heir to the throne of Tavamara, Bakhtiar has an easier life than everyone else in the kingdom. Everything and anything he wants is his for the asking—for the taking, many would say. Except understanding. He is painfully aware that everyone finds him lacking in every way that matters, nothing at all like his oh so perfect father and wise, devout mother. Nothing at all like a crown prince should be, and a source of eternal frustration to everyone. He does the best he can, but lately more and more of his things go missing and no one believes him when he says it’s not his fault. His beloved concubines have been increasingly withdrawn. The cause closest to his heart is constantly cast aside for more important matters. Every day he fails more, and he’s not certain how much more of being a failure he can take.
WATCH ME BURN (SANCTUARY BOOK ONE) by Sarah Spade
Did you kniow magic was real? Because I sure as hell didn’t until the day I lost my temper and fire shot out of my hands. Literally. At first, I thought I was a walking-talking stereotype. Fiery redhead, you get it? But tell that to the smoke billowing around me as a second shadow, and the flames that nearly burnt the creep following me around to a crisp. Turns out that he’s a witch hunter, and he was sensing something about me that I had no clue about. His goal was to, well, hunt me—but if it’s a shock to learn that witches exist, that’s nothing compared to finding out my best friend is a vampire.With Elise’s help, the two of us are shipped off to Dyea, Alaska, a former ghost town that is full of every type of supernatural creature you can think of. It’s hidden and quiet, and most of all, a retreat for supes who need to hide out a little. Plus, it has something I need, and I’ll do anything to get it.Knowing that witch hunters are now searching for a rare fire witch, I resolve to keep my temper calm. In Dyea, I’m only here because Elise is. I’m her human blood donor, officially, and completely disregarded by the rest of the villagers… except for one. Conall is gorgeous, but something about him has my palms heating up. Used to living in the Alaskan wild, he’s gruff and grumpy, and I’m convinced he’s a witch-hunter in disguise. Nope. He’s actually a lone wolf—and my fated mate. AmazonKU
MARKED BY DARKNESS (CLAIMED BOOK FIVE) by Domina Alexandra
VS Note: FF PNR.
THE ALPHA’S FORCED PLUS SIZE MATE (SILVERFANG CREEK WOLVES BOOK THREE) by Layla Silver
The evil Alpha kidnapped me and mate-marked my plus-size curves…His pack needs new mates and babies to strengthen it. But when the mate match ritual announces that I’m his new mate, I run. Not that he cares. He catches me and makes me his prisoner…so he can make me his forced mate. I’m the “normal” one. The bridesmaid. The bestie. I don’t impress anyone. Until the bad alpha sets his eyes on me and gets obsessed. He monitors my every move and watches me sleep. He studies my body in detail, unsettling me to the core. Barefoot and afraid, I try to make a run for it, but his giant black wolf pins me to the ground. Warmth glows in my belly, confusingly excited over being caught by him. Desire flows through my body, achingly desperate for his control over me. But when demonic influence licks at my curves, will he throw me away? Or will the evil Alpha get even more obsessed with me? AmazonKU
PROMISE AND ARTEM (WOLF’S MATE GENERATIONS BOOK EIGHT) by R E Butler
She-wolf Promise has the unique ability to heal shifters. Seeking a new home where she can use her gift, she heads to a campground in Pennsylvania, hoping to find a place to belong—and hopefully her truemate. Artem, a minotaur shifter is cursed. If he doesn’t find his truemate by twenty-five, he’ll shift permanently. Battling severe aggression, he spends his nights in an underground shifter fighting ring. When Promise and Artem meet, they instantly recognize each other as truemates, and Artem feels his beast finally settle. But when he tries to leave the fighting ring to be with Promise, he’s attacked by the owner and she’s kidnapped. Can Artem rescue Promise before he loses her forever?
SINKHOLE AND OTHER INEXPLICABKLE VOIDS: STORIES by Leyna Krow
What do we owe our family and friends in times of wild uncertainty? That’s the question the women of Leyna Krow’s beguiling, darkly fabulist story collection grapple with as they strive to be good mothers, daughters, sisters, grandmothers, wives, and companions in a world that is constantly shifting around them. Set in the Pacific Northwest, these stories blend high concept magic with the sometimes subtle, other times glaring, realities of climate change. As protagonists contend with doppelgänger babies, hordes of time travelers, mysterious portals, and supernatural siblings, there lurks in the background the effects of the region’s rapidly shifting environment. There are wildfires, wind storms, unrelenting heat, disrupted butterfly migration patterns, a new plague, and a catastrophe on the slopes of Mount Rainier that reverberates through three generations of a single family over the course of a half dozen linked stories. With Krow’s signature blend of sardonic whimsy and unsettling insight, Sinkhole, and Other Inexplicable Voids imagines the rules to be broken, choices to be made, and even crimes to be had for the sake of the people, and places, we love.
CANDY HEARTS VOLUME 2: WRONG NUMBER: AN LGBTQIA+S CHARITY ANTHOLOGY by Various
VS Note: As far as I can tell there are no SFR, Fantasy or PNR stories but I love to support anthologies.
What’s sweeter than a low angst queer romance at Valentine’s Day? How about twenty-three of them in one anthology to help support a good cause? Each novella in the Candy Hearts Anthology, volume 2, is overflowing with red-hot romance and all the good feels. This volume is all about wrong numbers—wrong phone numbers, addresses, office numbers, seats, and more. If you enjoy serendipity, then you’ll love this collection. The Candy Hearts Anthology will be available for a limited time, and all proceeds will benefit the Rainbow Railroad. Amazon
GIVING THE DRAGON WATER (ELEMENTAL DRAGONS BOOK THREE) by Victoria Jayne
Fate happened when they were busy making other plans. Felicity Monroe lost her dream job. So, she headed to a secluded island where she could sip tropical drinks with umbrellas in them to escape reality. A delicious piece of dragon shifter only added to the appeal. Unfortunately, as an Ember Witch, things were never that easy—not even a vacation. Kai Aukai’s duty was to protect Pāhaʻohuna from humans. Of course, that involved working with the local coven. When the spell casters brought in witches from the mainland who hated each other, it complicated things. If they couldn’t get along, one had to leave. Considering he mated Felicity, she had to stay. Felicity’s moonlit dance brought more than the dragon shifter. Betrayal threatened to sabotage their mission. They all have to work together to save Pāhaʻohuna from human exposure. If they don’t, they’ll have to relive witch trials and dragon slayings. AmazonKU
VEIL OF SHADOWS (FAE OF WOODLANDS & WILD BOOK TWO) by Krista Street
Elowen’s fate now lies in the hands of her captor, and she must decide if she’ll fight him at every turn or accept that life as she knew it has irrevocably changed. All my life I’ve been dutiful. Subservient. Accommodating. But I refuse to let that trend continue. Locked away by the notorious Dark Raider, I vow to fight for my freedom . . . no matter the stakes. But the Dark Raider has a secret I never imagined. He bares his soul to me, and overnight everything changes. My singular goal now aligns with my captor’s, and we band together on a hunt throughout the kingdoms. Both of our fates hang in the balance, and when the Raider reveals his biggest secret of them all, my heart is suddenly on the line. Yet our hunt proves far more deadly than either of us could have imagined. Now, it’s up to us to stop the malicious darkness weaving through the continent, and we must succeed. Because if we don’t, the kingdoms will fall in ruin and the love I’ve craved will be shattered before it’s begun. AmazonKU
WEDDING FOR MY WEREWOLF (FAIRHAVEN FALLS) by Honey Phillips
One runaway human. One frustrated werewolf sheriff. Pretending to be mates is supposed to be the easy part…Robin never imagined she’d be on the run, but after being framed for a crime she didn’t commit, her only option is to disappear. She lands in Fairhaven Falls, a quirky small town full of creatures that should terrify her—but after dealing with real-life villains, a town of monsters is almost a relief. If only she didn’t keep falling into the arms of the town’s huge werewolf sheriff…Eric has had it with his pack’s matchmaking schemes. They’ve been sending a steady stream of she-wolves to his door in an effort to tie him down, and he needs a break. The pretty little human with the frightened eyes and the most delectable scent he’s ever encountered seems like the perfect solution—they’ll pretend to be mates, and his pack will finally give him some breathing room. Robin’s not thrilled about cozying up to the law, especially not a bossy, protective werewolf, but when he gives her that hot, hungry look, it’s easy to forget she’s a fugitive. With his pack breathing down their necks and her past catching up fast, the only thing scarier than the monsters in town is the fact that their little charade is starting to feel dangerously real. AmazonKU
THE BLOOD DELIVERANCE: THE ROSE VAMPIRE COVEN BOOK FOUR by B A Stretke
VS: MM PNR.
When the Rose Coven Vampires are through, there will be more than blood on the floor…Fane Madden, a coven enforcer, was tasked with visiting a competitor to the coven-owned club, The Blood Rose. The Falcon Nest was eating into their share of the scene, and Master Rose wanted to know exactly what had made customers flock to the new place. Master Rose didn’t tolerate competition. Fane expected to find the usual dark corners and blood on the floor, but he didn’t expect to find the blond beauty with gentle eyes behind the bar. He smelled like orchids, and he belonged to Fane. James Whitlock was everything Fane had ever dreamed his fated beloved would be; Fane also knew he was in danger here. He needed an exit plan. James was in so much more danger than even Fane understood, and as war brewed between the rival factions, Fane would do anything to secure the safety and deliverance of his beloved. Love and Fate always find a safe harbor. Amazon
DANGER ZONE (OUTBREAK ZONE DUET) by Kati McRae
When a new virus emerged in the Arizona desert, it turned men into rampaging, uncontrollable beasts and slaughtered the women in the outbreak zone. Except for two. Quinn – Only fairy tales end with happily ever after. Just when Jason, Eric, and I are starting to build a new life together, my abusive ex-husband shows up on our doorstep. If he can’t have me, no one can, and he’ll stop at nothing to make that happen. Governor Garcia tasks Jason with studying a blood sample from the second known female werewolf, who is trapped inside a state-run women’s “safety” facility. Garcia will do anything to find a women’s cure for the deadly lycanthropy virus, but his goals aren’t altruistic. He wants to create more female werewolves to auction them off for high sums of money.
Eric is determined to expose his wicked scheme, but the governor is always one step ahead. If Governor Garcia gets his hands on me, I’ll be sold to the highest bidder. And I’ll never see Jason and Eric again. This book is the second and final installment of THE OUTBREAK ZONE DUET, a steamy paranormal romance with a dystopian twist. Please read Book 1 before proceeding with Book 2. AmazonKU
POLTERGEISTS & CHANGE OF LIFE (,YSTICAL MIDLIFE IN MAINE BOOK 15) by Brenda Trim
Is there ever a typical day in my life? Not with dark magic, ghostly invasions, and impending motherhood on the agenda…Hi, I’m Phoebe, and my weekend plans just got hijacked by a rogue poltergeist and a supernatural flower-picking expedition. Here’s the deal: Persephone has a plan that might just save me and my triplets, but it involves my spouse braving the Underworld to snag a Shadow Orchid — because apparently our garden variety geraniums just won’t cut it. While my hubby plays hero, I’m stuck dealing with a spectral nightmare named Hattie who has decided my home is the perfect new haunt. And let me be clear that she is not the friendly ghost type. To top it off, my belly is growing faster than my fear of supernatural entities (and that’s saying something), and my family’s idea of emotional support involves throwing magic spells and herbal teas at every problem. Just when we think we’ve got it all under control, Hattie turns my house into Poltergeist Central. Now, with AIdon and my in-laws locked out, it’s up to me and my motley crew of magical misfits to fend off dark forces, save my skin, and brew up a storm. Literally, not just metaphorically. Grab your popcorn and your protective talismans (or both) and settle in for a tale of magic, mayhem, and maternity. This chapter in my life is proving to be an extra-bumpy ride! AmazonKU
CAMP POUNCE: ADLYNN HAY by Shai August
Warning: Camp Pounce is a big cat shifter, why choose paranormal romance novel. If you don’t like lots of sexy men willing to do anything for one woman this book isn’t for you. Adlynn Hay is the life of the party, and she spends almost every weekend seeking out the best brunch spots with her collection of trust fund and nepo baby friends. But now that her father’s chasing the CEO chair at Hay Chocolates, he’s clipped her party wings, and if she doesn’t comply with her father’s demands. He’ll clip her way of life. She desperately wants to skip out on a trip to Camp Pounce, but for all her partying ways she has never had a rebellious bone in her body. Adlynn decides to fight back the only way she knows how, and the consequences of her actions change everything. Will Adlynn’s adventure at the infamous Camp Pounce for a week of speed dating meets mating meets sleep away camp be worth giving up her party girl lifestyle? AmazonKU
FLIGHT RISK: MPRE SHIFTER ROMANCE by Jena Wade
VS Note: MM PNR.
Kier never thought working as a receptionist for the prestigious Dragon headquarters would lead to anything more than fetching coffee and managing itineraries. Being a wolf shifter in a world dominated by dragons meant staying in his lane, keeping his head down, and doing his job. Tavian has it all—wealth, power, and the expectation to live up to his family’s legacy. But what no one knows is that beneath his polished exterior, the confident dragon harbors a secret: he’s been nursing a crush on Kier for years. When Kier’s flight gets overbooked, Tavian seizes the opportunity, pulling strings to ensure the wolf is by his side. What neither of them expects is how close quarters on the flight will ignite a spark neither can ignore. Tavian’s dragon instincts roar to life, while Kier is overwhelmed by his sudden and uncontrollable heat. By the time they land, the only thing on their minds is finding somewhere—anywhere—they can be alone. As emotions flare and secrets unravel, Kier and Tavian must confront not only their growing feelings but also the societal expectations threatening to keep them apart. Can a wolf and a dragon find their way to a love as unstoppable as the flames of Tavian’s soul? AmazonKU
THE CURIOUS KITTEN AT CHIBINEKO KITCHEN by Yuta Takahashi, Cat Anderson Translator
Your table awaits at the Chibineko Kitchen, where a soul-nourishing meal in the company of the resident kitten will transport you back in time to reunite with departed loved ones—for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold and The Midnight Library.In a remote seaside town outside of Tokyo, Kotoko makes her way along a seashell path, lured by whispers of an enigmatic restaurant whose kagezen, or traditional meals offered in remembrance of loved ones, promise a reunion with the departed. When a gust of wind lifts off her hat, she sees running after it a young man who looks like her recently deceased brother. But it’s not her brother; it’s Kai, the restaurant’s young chef, who returns her hat and brings her to the tiny establishment, where he introduces her to Chibi, the resident kitten, and serves her steaming bowls of simmered fish, rice, and miso soup—the exact meal her brother used to cook for her. As she takes her first delicious bite, the gulls outside fall silent, the air grows hazy, and Kotoko begins a magical journey of last chances and new beginnings.
ENEMY OF MY DREAMS by Jenny Williamson
ulia, only daughter of the emperor of Rome, lives a life of excess and freedom. Wine, philosophy, and scandal—she revels in hedonism. But when her father dies and her teenage brother takes the throne, he will stop at nothing to seize control of both the empire and his wayward sister. And now Alaric of the Visigoths, a ferocious warrior who has battled Rome for years, has come to the capital to bargain for his homeland. When Julia rebels against the marriage her brother has ordered her to accept, he responds by publicly punishing her lover in the Colosseum. Realizing how perilous her position is, Julia impulsively turns to Alaric—the empire’s sworn enemy, and the one man who can make Rome tremble. Julia must find a way to make an ally of Alaric, a man she can’t trust—a terrifying warlord with the power to bring both Julia and the empire to their knees—in an edgy, sexy cat-and-mouse game of attraction, defiance, and lust.
RELICS OF THE WOLF (MAGNETIC MAGIC BOOK TWO) by Lindsay Buroker
When Luna decided to reclaim her werewolf heritage, she had no idea what she was in for. Frustrated, angry, and betrayed, she must find the mysterious artifact she lost, unravel the politics of the pack, and defend against attempts on her life. With everything intertwined, she has a daunting road ahead, and her conflicting feelings about the lone werewolf, Duncan, aren’t helping anything. She doubts she can trust him, no matter how charming he is, but she may need to if she wants to get to the bottom of her troubles—and survive the week. AmazonKU
GHOSTED (HAUNTED SOULS BOOK 23) by Pandora Pine
After an argument with his husband, Detective Jude Byrne leaves the house to cool off. When Jude hasn’t returned after two hours, Cope begins to worry. He calls around to all of their friends and neighbors in attempt to find his missing husband, but to no avail. Jude Byrne had vanished without a trace. Frustrated by the fight with his husband, Jude stomped out of his house intent on taking a drive to a nearby park, where he could sit in the cold and come up with a way to admit he was wrong and beg for forgiveness. He’s approached from behind and drugged into unconsciousness. Hours later, Jude wakes up locked in a cage, with a pounding headache. He has no idea where he is and has no means to escape. When Jude still has not returned hours later, Cope calls in the cavalry to help bring his husband home. Launching a search, Jude’s Cold Case partners Detective Ronan O’Mara and Captain Kevin Fitzgibbon join with Salem’s police chief in an all-out effort to find Jude and catch the monster responsible for his abduction. Where is Jude Byrne? Who is diabolical enough to have kidnapped him? More importantly, will he ever see his family again? AmazonKU
THIS ENDS IN EMBERS by Kamilah Cole
Faron Vincent was once the saint of San Irie. Now, she’s done the unthinkable: betrayed her country. Alone, disgraced, and kidnapped, Faron is forced to help Iya grow his bloody empire. With her soul bonded to a ruthless killer, Faron has become an enemy to her people… and she fears they might be right. Elara Vincent—the new Empyrean—must undo the damage her sister has caused. San Irie has been brought back to the brink of war as Iya proclaims no nation will be safe from his brutal invasion. But how can Elara save her sister, her best friend, her country, and her world when she’s already cracking under the pressure? This heart-pounding conclusion to the Divine Traitors duology pushes these unforgettable heroines to their breaking point and beyond. Because when the lines between hero and villain are blurred, deadly sacrifices must be made.
MOCHAS AND MINOTAURS (POSSESSIVE MONSTERS BOOK EIGHT) by Maggie Mayhem
My recent one-night-stand was perfect in every way, so I ghosted him to save my heart. Only to find out he’s my new neighbor! Now Marcus and I must team up to stop greedy land developers from destroying our homes. Along the way, I discover that he’s not just a monster under the sheets but sweet, considerate, and super protective to boot. My heart is definitely toast. But the musclebound minotaur is hiding a dangerous secret. And if his past catches up to him, it will threaten much more than our homes. It may cost him his freedom, and me my heart. AmazonKU
DEAL WITH THE DEVIL by Lizzie Strong
Amelia is an author crashing on her sister’s couch in King’s Fall. One fateful day, on the way back from a well earned break, she notices goons following her and her sister. As a struggling thriller/mystery author, she knows how this ends. So, naturally, they book it… only to run into Knox, the black market Devil of King’s Fall. Knox runs the casino that Penny’s, her sister, shitty husband looses all his money at, and Knox is ready for them to pay up. Amelia demands she be taken in her sister’s place. Knox doesn’t deal in people, especially with the blue haired vixen threatening him with a rusty knife. But he likes her spunk, and so he strikes a deal: Twenty-four hours, she belongs to him. If she’s a good girl and keeps her word, Penny’s slate is wiped clean. It was meant to be one torrid night of passion and she’d never see him again. A deal’s a deal. But there are more villains in King’s Fall than she knows. An old enemy of Knox’s is after his head, making the woman he secretly pines for a target… and so Amelia might have to make a few deals with the devil to survive. Amazon
FANGED DESIRE: LEYORE COVEN BOOK THREE) by Chloe Peterson
VS Note: FF PNR.
A sexy vampire walks into a strip club…and leaves with more than she bargained for. Hunter is no stranger to danger. As a ruthless vampire navigating the supernatural business world, she’s used to keeping her enemies close and her emotions even closer. When an important deal takes her to a swanky strip club deep in Fae territory, her world shifts. The reason? A stunningly brilliant dancer on stage who captivates her in more ways than one. Kinsley’s beauty is magnetic, but it’s her sharp mind and quick wit that knock Hunter off balance. One private session turns into a protective obsession, but Hunter soon discovers Kinsley is not who she seems. Beneath the glittering facade is Dr. Addison Moore, a fierce and brilliant physician on a desperate mission to find her kidnapped sister, lost in the city’s dark underworld. Their connection is instant, and their chemistry? Off the charts. But danger lurks around every corner as they team up to untangle a web of lies, corruption, and supernatural treachery. Hunter’s raw power and Addison’s intellect are a force to be reckoned with, but with enemies closing in, their biggest battle might be against the feelings that threaten to consume them both. AmazonKU
TALES FROM THE ORC CHASM by Kate Prior
Tales from the Orc Chasm is a collection of short, interconnected romances in a cozy fantasy world, involving orcs, humans, halflings, and fairies. Snowed in with the Orc – Fawn has seen countless others try to flirt with the handsome orc tavern keeper Erryc, she knows he always turns them down. Unbearably shy, she’s determined to keep her feelings for her friend to herself, even when he comes to her with a dilemma— he needs her to pretend to be his lover to gently dissuade a persistent patron. However, a drunken kiss at the Winter Solstice festival might ruin their friendship forever. Only One Bedroll – Mushrooms, halfling-eating monsters, and orcs, oh my. When Bianca Chanterelle gets lost in the woods, she doesn’t expect the orc hunter that finds her to be…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
FENRIK’S FATE (ABANDONED ON NIFLHEIM) by Jenifer Wood
After fleeing from her ex, with a suitcase and $52 to her name, Tracy is trying to rebuild her life in sunny San Diego. She got a job as a host and slowly started making friends, healing and learning to trust again. The unthinkable happens on the night all the girls convince her to go out on the town. The lights go out in the club and Tracy is in the bathroom’s darkness. Fenrik is on the run from his tribe for refusing to take the jarl’s daughter as his mate. He doesn’t know what the punishment for this disrespect will be, but he doubts he’ll make it out alive. He manages to make it to an out-of-the-way hunting cabin to shelter for the night, only to find Tracy, crumpled at the doorstep. Both of them are lost in the mountains of Snaerfire and are going to have to rely on each other to find their way. AmazonKU
DEVOTED TO THE DRAGON (THE LAST SHIFTERS BOOK ONE) by Sirena Song
She’s the last omega dragon shifter. If her designation ever awakens. For centuries, Randi has waited for all her mates to arrive and awaken her omega designation. She spends her days in lonely flight and her nights managing her rut bar, Frenzy. Now, the wolf shifters are on the verge of extinction. The mate runes have vanished, and alphas are turning feral. With Frenzy’s services in high demand, the Wolf King sets his sights on the dragon, wanting her magic for his own. As Randi prepares to face off against the King, two of her guards try to prove that even without runes, she’s meant to be theirs. But the visit with the King brings back old enemies and starts the clock on an ancient dragon ritual. Will Randi and her mate-contenders be able to finish the ritual before time runs out? Can they convince her they will do anything to make her theirs? Devoted to the Dragon is the first book in a paranormal shifter monster romance series featuring fated mates. This poly-romance includes a fierce dragon FMC, unrequited love, and rejected mates.
THE BUCK STOPS HARE (FORGOTTEN GODS BOOK ONE) by Lilo Quie
VS Note: MM PNR.
I started this life as a broken altar for the sacrifices to the land, a place where people begged for rain and crops. From death I came, and that burden I bear alone. But, for the first time since my brother lost his mate, we’ve found an aspect, a mate fit for a god. So when Cliff goes missing, it’s my task to find out where he’s gone. But when I find him, I find so much more, a mate, a future, and a very angry little hare whose only concern is salad and violence. I’ve never thought of myself as straight or gay. I never cared for either, but when I’m kidnapped by some shady people with a grudge against my sketchy darkweb dealing brother, I find a man—er, a god—I can’t resist. I don’t want to put a label on things. Of all the things I can call myself, I’m happy to say I’m his. AmazonKU
OF ASH AND IRON: VIKING FAE FANTASY ROMANCE (FLAME CURSED FAE BOOK THREE) by Eliza Raine
She’s a spoiled princess. Kain watches her because she fascinates him. He follows her because Featherblade favors her. He needs her to get into the vault. Lies. All lies. She’s a fighter. He watches her because she’s beautiful. He follows her because if anyone harms her, he will burn them alive, for as long as he can. He needs her… period. AmazonKU
POTION, PAWS AND PERIL (HEXES AND HOWLS COZY MYSTERIES BOOK ONE) by Eva Onyx
When my ex-fiancé turned up dead, I thought that was the worst of it. Little did I know, he had secrets of his own—horrid, impossible-to-imagine secrets that only came to light after his passing. All the clues point to his boss, Jax Hunter—an infuriatingly handsome billionaire with a commanding presence and piercing eyes that seem to see straight into my soul. But Jax has secrets, too. My magic sparks every time he’s near, and it’s not just because he’s dangerous—it’s because he’s a wolf shifter, a truth no one is supposed to know. My quirky witch family would never forgive me if they knew. Grandma, the ultimate spell-casting matriarch, would hex him into next year. Aunt Flora would lecture me with her “ancient wisdom,” and Mom? She’s got enough charms to keep shifters out of my life forever. But the deeper I dig into my ex’s death, the more tangled the mystery becomes. Could the killer be someone I trusted? Can I believe anything Jax says—or is he just as guilty as he seems? AmazonKU
SURGE OF STORMS (DRAGON BONDS BOOK FOUR) by Lacey Carter AndersenA strange thing happens when you think you’ve lost the person you love…Granger falling from the sky, and me not being able to save him, was one of the worst feelings in the world. But all that changes when I meet the storm dragon at last. Now, my harem is complete. Life could be perfect, if not for the pack of dangerous dragons who still want me for their own. In this new world, I could be a queen or a prisoner. But I’ll be damned if I don’t end up as the alpha dragon female to rule over them all. AmazonKU
GUARDIAN DRAGONS by Terry Bolryder
VS note: MM PNR.
I promise we always burn again together if we hold on and let our love guide us, not our hate. Jack and Troy are guardian dragons, double dragons of the Texas region, and legends in the shifter community. Now they’re about to be tested like never before. An evil human named Wezk is posing as a fae king, using power he stole from a child fairy by hurting them young and breeding their children without their knowledge or consent. And now with his power fading, he’d rather see the world burn than be exposed as a fraud. But Jack and Troy are more than equipped to handle anything that would hurt a child, even as the whole world seems fall in line behind Wezk. But as children emerge from the darkness needing protection, and the case threatens to take more from them than they’d ever thought possible, the dragons still know only one thing to be true: Children, and the future, are worth dying for. And this case just might make them prove it.
ANY WITCH WOLF: SMOKETHORN PARANORMALS SERIES BOOK TWO by C P Rider
Betty Lennox is an elemental witch in a desert town that gives Hades a run for its money in summer. Her magic is tied to the land under a paranormal seniors’ trailer park she inherited from her mother, land that hasn’t fully accepted her. Because of this, her power has become unpredictable, unreliable, and unbelievably inconvenient. Small-town trailer parks don’t pay much, so when a job pops up to find a missing beta wolf—an octogenarian lothario with a shoebox of questionable toys and a little black book filled with juicy tidbits about the town’s senior ladies— she takes it. As Betty delves deeper into the investigation, she attracts the attention of a dangerous stalker and a deadly alpha wolf. To track down the missing Casanova and avoid her enemies, she’ll need to rely on her partners—a magical cat named Fennel and Cecil, a homicidal garden gnome with a penchant for explosives—her retired necromancer best friend, a graveyard demon she doesn’t trust, and the sexy-as-sin son of her worst enemy. AmazonKU
DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE: EPISODE TWO by Misty Vixen
VS Note: From the blurb for book one: “After getting stranded in another dimension and losing a good chunk of his memory, the soldier from Earth finds that he has landed in the midst of absolute societal collapse. This new world is tearing itself apart and Hunter has found himself charged with the protection (and care) of four aggressively attractive women who, save for a pair of rabbit ears and a fluffy tail, look human. Four beautiful women who seem very eager to be in his company.”
Hunter and his bunny girls have a plan. With chaos surrounding them as society collapses, he must lead the girls to the mysterious Warren: a secret survival shelter built deep in the woods. But the journey there will be dangerous. Murderous wolves with machine guns and perhaps something else lurks among the trees. AmazonKU
AMONG HER FINAL WORDS (A GHOSTS OF LANDOVER MYSTERY BOOK 13) by Etta Faire
In Landover, if you don’t choose your words wisely, it could be a death sentence…It’s 1981, and no one knows Gladys Pinkerton is the writer behind the controversial Ask Mrs. Know column. She’s opinionated. She’s never wrong. And she’s about to be murdered. Now, decades later, her ghost has come to medium detective Carly Taylor to figure out what happened. But with a trail of broken friendships, bitter rivals, and resentful family members, untangling Gladys’s past won’t be easy. The more Carly uncovers, the more she realizes that solving Gladys’s murder is only half the battle. Gladys doesn’t just need justice — she needs a second chance to rewrite the story of her life. But as any writer knows, rewrites are the hardest part. And in Gladys’s case, they could also be deadly. AmazonKU
DISTINCTLY DARAY (D’VAIRE BOOK 43) by Jessamyn Kingley
VS Note: MMM PNR.
Victor Antonov-Daray is a lucky man. Thanks to his impetuous decision to apply for a job he didn’t qualify for, his life changed forever. In the decades since, Victor has gained experience, poise, and a found family. The Darays anchor his world. Every twelve months, new fallen knights are resurrected. Keegan Hayes considers himself fortunate to be among them. As a recruit, he is eager to train and study. Shortly after classes begin, Keegan discovers there is a shifter sentinel struggling to adjust to his resurrection. Keegan insists on meeting him. No sentinel likes to stick out, but Phillip Osdraconis has no choice. His dragon will not allow him to rest. It takes sorcery to force the beast into submission. His precarious start means he is not ready for the courses necessary to prepare him for his future duties. Phillip refuses to accept his fate idly. He is determined to forge a bond with his dragon, read his textbooks, and spar with his brethren. To his surprise, visitors arrive at his dorm door to greet him. One of them is his mate, Keegan. Although they are pleased to be paired, their relationship is awkward. That is, until Phillip and Keegan are invited to dine with the Darays and they meet the missing part of their soul, Victor. Now the three men must navigate the perilous road of a triple matebond. They do it willingly and with complete determination. Victor, Keegan, and Phillip soon learn everything is easier with love. AmazonKU
THE QUEEN OF ICE AND STONE (HEARTS OF DALARIA BOOK TWO) by C M Hano
Enter the realm of Dalaria, where Kaleigh is prophesied to be the savior. When she has a vision of a mysterious man at her fortress, fear grips her heart. Is he an ally or a harbinger of doom? As their romance blossoms amidst impending war, Kaleigh and Rowland grapple with conflicting loyalties. During a deadly battle, one of them falls, and the other discovers dormant magic within. With the aid of a bonded dragon and a heart spell, their souls intertwine, forging an unbreakable bond. Together, they face their enemy—the very embodiment of darkness. Rowland and Kaleigh’s destinies entwine, but will their love be enough to save their world from the brink of destruction?
FORSAKEN (NIGHTWOLF PACK BOOK THREE) by Tiffany Patterson
The fated mates who rejected me just made me their prisoner. I should’ve never returned to my pack. Not when I still haven’t uncovered the answers about my past and where I belong. Can I even call myself a wolf shifter if I can’t shift? Unfortunately, my return home lands me in the sights of Noah and Ronan, the two alphas who shattered my heart when they rejected me. However, instead of two, there are now three brooding, towering alpha brothers. And they all need me to solidify their alpha positions and put an end to the in-fighting within their pack. I make it clear that I’m nobody’s bargaining chip. And the three alphas make it clear that my surrender isn’t an option. Now I’m their prisoner. I have to figure out how to get the answers about my past and escape the three heartless, savage, and brutal mates who claim I belong to them body and soul. Forever. It doesn’t matter how brightly their eyes burn when they look at me or how real–and possessive–their touches and kisses start to feel. I know they don’t truly want me. I don’t belong here or to them. Surrendering…actually falling for the mates who rejected me isn’t an option. Or is it? AmazonKU
A TWIST OF LUCK (SHIFTER CITY FATED MATES BOOK TWO) by Jaymin Eve
Avoiding fate is a lot harder than I expected. The day the alphas dragged me to Golden Claw I’d thought my life was over. After years of running from the packs and the shifter cities they ruled over, I finally found myself trapped within their borders. Trapped and surrounded by my scent matches. My fated mates. Four, disturbingly perfect alphas, who claimed me as one of their quintet. Despite my determination to keep them at arm’s length, and escape the moment the Alpha Council let their guard down… I find myself completely ensnared. The pack works its way into my life and heart with an ease that should terrify me. They show me the perfection of a bond filled with respect and care, and give me a glimpse of a future I never expected to have. A future that I’d believed would be my downfall. When I’m stolen away by the very shifters who destroyed my mom, I find myself fighting to not only protect myself, but also the alphas I’m growing to care about. As more of my past is revealed, and the bond to my pack deepens, I start to question everything I thought I knew about my mom’s death. With enemies surrounding us, I have no choice but to trust in my pack. Trust and hope that my world is not about to crash and burn around me. AmazonKU
THE OMEGA’S BURNING BOND (BEAST’S TOUCH SERIES BOOK ONE) by Jasmine Fox
This wasn’t the dream. I thought being chosen meant something. That even a recessive Omega like me might find someone who’d see beyond the labels. Instead, I got him. Silas Jorg—cold, arrogant, and way too gorgeous for his own good. He doesn’t want me—this is a deal, not love, and he makes sure I never forget it. But if he thinks I’m just here to sit pretty, he’s in for a shock. What I wasn’t ready for were the other two. Adriel, his brother, all playful smirks and charming chaos. And Joseph, his best friend, steady and protective, with a gaze that sees straight through me. I’m not supposed to feel anything for them. I shouldn’t even be here. But how do I keep my walls up when they’re the only ones who see through the cracks? Then it happens. Two pink lines. Everything changes from now on. AmazonKU
MARKED BY MASKS AND SECRETS (EVERLASTING POSSESSION BOOK ONE) by Maggie Sunseri
Evie – Someone is watching me. A vampire. A monster who wears a mask. He’s the embodiment of everything I hate most—the darkness I can’t escape. Violence circles, and his shadows tease. Worse than his cruelty are his beautiful words, his comforting touch, his gentle care. I have to resist him, or he will ruin everything I love. Now when I run, he hunts. Kylo – My sweet blonde angel has spent her life afraid. I can scent the terror and woundedness in her addictive blood, and it only drives my obsession deeper. I am plagued by the need to mark her, claim her, protect and care for her. She may spend her days picking flowers and reading romance novels, but inside her is a secret darkness that calls to mine. I can’t stop myself from following, tormenting, and playing with my little witch. Nor can I help eliminating anyone who stands in my way. One day, my angel will never be able to run from me again. AmazonKU
THE ALPHA’S SHATTERED BONDS (FERAL HEARTS SAGA BOOK ONE) by Jennifer Eve
My fated mate raised me, protected me—and shattered me with three words: “This is wrong.”
Seraphina: Branded by my parents’ sins, I was an outcast—until Tyler gave me refuge… and awakened a forbidden longing. One stolen night showed me what we could be. But by dawn, he’d chosen another, shattering my hopes. My only act of defiance? Severing our bond and leaving. Now, I have to return to clear my parents’ name, only to find myself bound to Tyler’s most trusted warrior. Yet my heart still aches for Tyler, especially when his jealous gaze burns me with a forbidden thrill. But this is more than just forbidden desire. Shadows stir, war looms. Every step pulls me closer to the truth… and to him. Tyler: Rejecting her was my burden. How could I claim the daughter of traitors while leading this pack? But the moment she severed our bond and fled, I knew what I had lost. Now she’s back—tied to Logan, a rival unworthy of her. Watching him near her makes my wolf rage. I’ve vowed to protect her, not to let her choose another. But war is coming. Seraphina’s at the center of it. And no matter how far she runs, she’ll always be mine. AmazonKU
FLIGHT OF THE RAVEN (THE ELDRYSTONE BOOK THREE) by Ingrid Seymour
The final battle for the fate of two realms begins. Reopening the veil between Tirnanog and Castella once seemed like a solution, but now Valeria and Korben find themselves in a race against time to save those they love. Korben returns to a kingdom in ruin, ruled by a tyrant he thought long dead. His people live in fear, and the magic that once flowed freely through the realm has disappeared. To have a fighting chance, Valeria and Korben must restore magic, but to do that, they must find the creator of The Eldrystone, an elusive goddess who seems little more than a forgotten fairytale. Their search will lead them to a land of peril where they might lose more than they bargained for. AmazonKU
BLOOD AND BLOOMS (ENRAPTURED VAMPIRES SERIES BOOK ONE) by Jade Christy
A long time ago, in a village far outside of Charleston…Marigold Greene says: I’ve always known there was something unusual about me. The way plants seem to respond to my touch, the magic I can weave through their petals—it’s a secret I’ve kept hidden for as long as I can remember. But when an elegant invitation arrived, summoning me to Evermist Castle, my quiet life as a florist unraveled in ways I never expected. Dorian Sussex, the reclusive vampire nobleman who lives there, hired me to revive his hidden garden—a breathtaking sanctuary of rare, magical plants. It’s a challenge I couldn’t resist. But the moment I stepped through the castle gates, I felt it: the pull of something more than curiosity, something I couldn’t quite name. Dorian is as much a mystery as the garden itself. Brooding and captivating, he’s a man of shadows and secrets. With every moonlit stroll we share, every glance that lingers too long, I find myself falling deeper—into his world and into him. But this place, this garden, isn’t just beautiful. It’s dangerous. The blooms I nurture are tied to a past darker than I could have imagined, and the power they hold may be the key to saving Dorian—or destroying us both. Now I’m faced with a choice: protect the magic I’ve cultivated all my life, or risk everything for a man whose secrets could be my undoing. AmazonKU AB
A CALL OF EARTH (MOON SONG BOOK ONE) by Micah Nicole
PRINCESS. Luella Eritrais is the gentle fae princess of the Kingdom of Sunlight, Solis. In a world that values power above all else, Luella was born bereft of magic, locked away and forced into a sheltered life. Amidst a backdrop of warring kingdoms, Luella wants nothing more than safety and peace—to find her place in the world—even when everyone seems to scream that she is nothing. PRISONER. One night, Luella wakes from bed, dragged from her dreams by the sound of screams, a dagger against her throat as she is ripped away from everything she has ever known. Taken prisoner by her kingdom’s enemy, Serpentis, a land of dragons and snakes, her family is dead, and her kingdom is in ruins. Chained, she must travel to Serpentis to hear her fate. And the ruling? Princess Luella is to be a prisoner for the rest of her days—the Cruel Dragon King’s war trophy. So, she will go from one cage to the next. But deep in the dungeons below, she meets a demon who proclaims he’s been waiting for her for lifetimes…DECEIVED. Nestled in the depths of a forgotten library and under glimmering, enchanted candlelight in a wicked court, Luella slowly unravels the threads of lies tangled around her. She must grapple between what she has been taught and the truth before her, all while under the watchful eye of the cunning King Vale and his court: the vampiric Advisor, the psychotic high mage, and the secretive raven shifter. In this den of decadent deceit, the captive Princess uncovers more and more of her past and learns of the looming darkness that threatens to destroy them all. AmazonKU
UNLEASHED WITCH (PRIMORDIAL QUEEN BOOK THREE) by Letty Frame
“Your magicae has fully awakened, Elzora.” With my magicae unleashed, I should be in the perfect position to harness the powers of a soul witch. My primordium is stronger than ever, and at Necos’s castle, I’m finally safe—free to explore the true depths of my abilities without fear of exposure. But not everything is as it seems within these walls. The tension between my men is growing by the day. There are no more secrets, no more lies between us, yet the hatred between them only intensifies. How can I enjoy our bond when their fighting tears my soul apart? And for a soul witch… disharmony is deadly. As the rebels begin to learn who I truly am, they’re eager to pull me and my soul connections into their plans. Meanwhile, King Etonik is tightening his grip, seeking to exploit my powers for his own gain. I refuse to be anyone’s pawn. But when the stakes are survival, how do you fight for your freedom when you’re not even sure who you can trust? AmazonKU
THE BRAVE (BLACK ARROWHEAD SERIES BOOK FOUR) by Dannika Dark
The latest Black Arrowhead installment is a riveting tale from start to finish! Joy Lockwood has spent decades supporting herself as an entertainer. Now she and Salem enjoy a peaceful life with their new family. Though it hasn’t been an easy transition, she’s about to discover just how hard she’s willing to fight for her spot in the pack. Atticus lives a solitary life, as all Vampires do. He owns a profitable club, a secluded home, and wants for nothing. But for many months, he has been infatuated by the forbidden fruit of a mated woman. When outsiders target the Arrowhead pack, Atticus forms an alliance with them only to discover that things aren’t what they seem. Three lives intersect in a fight for survival, but will they survive their own demons? Love takes courage.
UTTERLY DAUNTLESS: RETURN TO CULLODEN MOOR BOOK THREE by L L Muir
He’s been searching for years, and now Gray Strachan may have finally tracked down the little witch. Strike that. Former witch—and thief. Before she bolted, she stole his bloody heart! Now he won’t give up the chase until he’s got it back, until she’s out of his bloodstream. Then she can go wherever she pleases…probably. Aries has her reasons for running, but she’s not sharing. There’s a lot going on in that head of hers, and she’s got to stay clear of the man she loves if only to keep her sanity. But priorities will have to change to clear the way for basic survival when a new player joins the chase. AmazonKU
SAVAGE (SAVAGE DRAGONS BOOK ONE) by Kathi S Barton
Savage has lived centuries with a name that feels more like a curse than an identity. As a dragon shifter burdened by his family’s tarnished legacy, he’s hardened himself against humans and emotions alike. That is, until he meets Kaida Loren, a fiery and fiercely independent human who challenges everything he believes about love, trust, and himself. Thrown together by unexpected circumstances, Kaida finds herself caught between Savage’s gruff exterior and the undeniable pull of their growing connection. But danger lurks as past betrayals resurface and Savage’s enemies threaten to tear them apart. To protect his mate, Savage must embrace the vulnerability he’s always feared—before he loses her forever.
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