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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FATED TO THE ALIEN HERO (WARRIORS OF TAVIKH BOOK SEVEN) by Erin Hale
Evren – I never expected to find a human female lying broken and beaten in the middle of the forest while out hunting. Especially one who touches me and triggers my mating marks to appear and ignites my soul light. When I discover her life is in danger, I will do everything to protect her and earn her trust. Most importantly, I must earn her love. Not an easy task, because my keeshla has been hurt. But I will remain patient, because she is worth it. Astrid – For three years I’ve hoped and prayed for someone—anyone—to help me. Not once did I picture my hero to be a seven-foot, lavender alien with flowing golden-white hair who tells me I’m his fated mate. Evren is everything I ever wanted in a man. He’s kind. Loving. Protective. He also makes me feel as though I’m the most beautiful woman he’s ever seen. There’s only one thing that stands between us. My abusive husband. AmazonKU
THE SPACE PIRATE’S BOUNTY (INTERGALACTIC HUNTERS) by Holly Hanzo
BLAIR – Dumped by alien captors into the bowels of the galaxy where only the most dangerous criminals dared to venture, I’ve managed to overcome every twist and turn life threw at me.
Now I’m caught in the crosshairs of an intergalactic bounty hunter. My only hope for survival rests in the hands of one being I have no reason to trust. VIRION – Labeled an outcast and thief, I have no world, no place to call home. I have become what they feared the most. I hadn’t come looking for HER – she wasn’t in my plans. But fate laughed in my face when an innocent female crossed my path.
Unwilling to let her die, and against my better judgment, I allow her to join my ragtag crew on one last mission. Could she be more than my bounty? Could she be my redemption? AmazonKU
SAVED BY THE SERVALI (FELIX ORBUS GALAXY BOOK FIVE) by S C Principale
Nessa’s job as a shuttle tech and inspector is to make sure shuttles are in tip-top shape before they fly out so their occupants arrive alive. So what if scary thugs are guarding a derelict-looking shuttle at the Milky Way Galactic Port? That won’t stop Nessa from completing her inspection. When she finds their hidden cargo—a pair of human women in stasis being sent off-world—Nessa only has seconds to escape before being added to their collection. With the thugs closing in and only seconds to spare, Nessa programs the shuttle with the last coordinates in her inspection log and hopes she’s safer taking her chances with the unknown instead of the danger she’s leaving behind. Kamau, the Servali chef on the Comet Stalker, prides himself on feeding the crew and passengers the best food the Felix Orbus Galaxy has to offer. Nourishing the new families on board helps him forget that he doesn’t have a Queen or cubs of his own…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
ZON: THE EXPLORER by Maureen A Miller
VS Note: Not a romance but a YA scifi release of note.
No longer Zon, the galactically challenged, now he’s Zon the Explorer. But every explorer can get lost eventually. Zon is enjoying a brief break before embarking on his first mission as an explorer for the HORUS Space Fleet. What does an explorer do during his time off? He tries to communicate with his friend, Cassy, on Earth. But Cassy isn’t returning his Holo-Relay calls. Concerned, Zon returns to the portal on Ziratak and plugs in the combination for Earth. He finds Cassy, but a mishap brings her back through the portal with him. Before he can return her safely, a sudden skirmish with an old enemy sends Zon, Cassy, and his droid companion, JOH, spiraling through the portal to an unknown destination. Or is it unknown? As they find themselves facing a mystical castle perched atop snowcapped mountains, Zon realizes they’ve landed at the Temple of the Monarch—a place he’s spent his life searching for. But with the portal sealed behind them, Zon and Cassy may be trapped in this mysterious world… forever.
HIS LITTLE HESSONITE (ELEADIAN MATES BOOK 10) by Paige Michaels
Clara has been sick for months. The doctors haven’t been able to pinpoint what’s wrong with her. But it’s her birthday, and her friends have taken her out for a night of entertainment at Club Zoom. As soon as they enter the club, Clara faints. Little does she know her life is about to irrevocably change.
Kalbrac is on the dance floor when a door leading to the front of the club opens and his mate’s scent brings him to his knees. Finding her unconscious, Kalbrac immediately whisks her off the planet. The doctor on the mothership has advanced skills that will save her life. Waking up on a spaceship is jarring, but Clara feels just as drawn to her mate as he is to her. Can she trust her savior to make the right decisions and keep her safe? AmazonKU
MY WILD PET (WHISPERS FROM THE IMPERIAL CAGE BOOK TWO) by Olympia Black
I saw the bright lights of the UFO and then it took me. I was kept in a cage, then I sold. My story is like many other humans adrift in the galaxy. If only people on Earth knew…But it’s too terrible, no one would believe us. AmazonKU
HOW TO SAVE YOUR HUMAN INVADER: MM ALIEN SFR (COVETED BONDS BOOK TWO) by Arden Fox
With my weapon trapped at my side, the alien leaned in until it was inches away from my face. It inhaled deeply, its eyes drifted closed, and a tremor passed through its body. “Omega.” A strange feeling ran through me that made my heart trip over itself and every hair stand on end. Bryce – Two years ago a human pilot was taken captive by the Alder— a ruthless and savage alien race. And now it’s my team’s mission to rescue him. But when I’m saved by one of those ‘savages’ and stranded with him in the jungle, everything I thought I knew starts to unravel. My team is my family, the only home I’ve ever known. Failing them isn’t an option. But how can I resist Kitari, this mysterious and alluring alien who claims that I’m an ‘omega’, and offers me something I’ve never had—a place to truly belong? Kitari – My life has always been about dull duty, so when a group of alien invaders crash deep in the jungle of my world, I can’t help but investigate. I have been ordered to stay away, but when one of them—a rare human omega—puts himself in danger, I cannot just stay hidden. Bryce is unlike anyone I have ever met—fierce yet vulnerable, strong yet kind–and brings excitement into my life. Can I resist this human omega? Or will I have to betray my own people to get what I want? AmazonKU
ALIEN’S VICIOUS STARFLASH MANOR (EMPIRE OF FROST AND FLAME BOOK TWO) by Margo Bond Collins
For the last year, Ivrael has proven again and again that he’s willing to do anything—including commit atrocities—to get his way and gain access to Lara Evans’ hidden powers. And now, the alien duke is taking her back to Earth to collect her sister. But Ivrael has bigger plans than merely acquiring the Evans girls. He needs them to help him overthrow the Ice Court’s prince—and that means teaching two modern Earth women to navigate the deadly world of Caix nobility. Lara knows she should refuse. After all, Ivrael’s Cinderella scheme is just another prison, even if it comes with silk gowns instead of servant’s rags. But as her own mysterious abilities begin to surface and her attraction to Ivrael burns ever hotter, Lara discovers court intrigue is the least of her problems—because the duke isn’t the only one hunting girls with royal blood, and some fates are worse than death. AmazonKU
CHAINED (GLADIATORS OF THE GRYN BOOK FOUR) by Hattie Jacks
Feral and lethal, this alien gladiator wants me…and my baby. The two blue lines weren’t the last things I saw on Earth, but they may as well have been. Knocked up and abducted, I know how lucky I am to have landed a job with a horned alien arms-dealer where my accountancy skills come in surprisingly useful. However, I can’t imagine my new employer is going to want to keep me on with a baby in tow. And when the massive, ridiculously handsome, winged gladiator growls MINE…I know I’m done for. Maxym worked out my secret in a single glance and the last thing I want is for him to go blabbing it everywhere, but my hope to avoid the dome for the foreseeable future is dashed when we win the contract to supply weapons for the games. And I’m going to be the one doling them out. The more time I spend with Maxym, the more I see through his feral nature and desire for violence. The more I see a damaged creature who desperately wants to heal, and wants me, and my baby, even more. I shouldn’t give in to my desire to be loved by someone, no questions asked, but as my heart warms to him, I begin to see a future for us. And then the invasion of Trefa begins and it’s all wiped away in a single moment…I’m not sure if I’ll ever see Maxym again and my own chances of survival are tiny. That is, until someone growls my name in my ear…and I have to hope it’s my gladiator come to save me…or else all is lost. AmazonKU AB
LOVE GALAXY (THE INTERGALACTIC DATING SHOW BOOK ONE) by Carlotta Page
Love Galaxy: the intergalactic dating show where humans couple up with aliens. Indebted and desperate, I make the one decision I never dreamed I would. I’m giving up my privacy to be a contestant on a tacky reality dating show. I’m going for the free food, not to fall in love. After twenty days, I’ll shed a few fake tears and return home, ready to start fresh. There’s only one problem. The show is being filmed on another planet, in another galaxy, and the male contestants are aliens.
Suddenly, I’m coupled up with Sorin, a seven-foot-tall farmer with scales and horns. He lives at the edge of civilized space, on a planet whose population is just him and his two brothers and where opportunities to find a bride are non-existent. Until Love Galaxy. Until me. His plan is simple. Convince me to stay beyond the twenty-day trial. Convince me to fall in love with him. And he’s prepared to use any tactic he can. Including studying human dating rituals. Including ‘practicing’ kissing. But how can I stay, when it means not only giving up my home… But also my heart? On intergalactic TV. AmazonKU
THE CITY WITHOUT END (TO SEE THE SUN BOOK TWO) by Kelly Jensen
VS Note: MM SFR.
In the City Without End, level is everything. The overcity is bright and glittering, the realm of the First Families. As a dutiful son and heir, Cato spends his days crafting the contracts that bind citizens together—but by night, he works to undermine the corrupt system. When his activities come under question, he scrambles to cover his tracks. Then his family arranges a new marriage for him, and Cato must look deeper than he ever has into the society into which he was born. Price, the hidden son of a First Family, took refuge in the dark undercity twenty years ago after leaving his family under a shroud of mystery. The only thing that could draw him back is the disappearance of his sister, and the fact that his family has betrothed him to the Prince of Contracts in her place. This so-called prince represents everything that’s wrong with the city. But if he wants to keep his place and find his sister, he has to go along with his family’s plans. What begins as duty becomes more as Cato and Price realize they’re not so different—and that someone wants them dead. Between dodging attempts on their lives and trying to find Price’s sister, they must work together if they want a chance at humanizing the City Without End. AmazonKU
HUNTER’S VALENTINE (XARC’N WARRIORS) by Lynnea Lee
Food and water? Check. Shelter? Check. Weapons and ammo? Check. Check. I thought I was ready when the apocalypse came, but I wasn’t prepared for dirty bunker politics. Realizing I’m no longer welcomed, I step foot into a hostile landscape, ready to face down the deadly space bugs in search of a new home. It’s just my luck that I run afoul of a massively muscular, horned and fanged Xarc’n warrior on my very first day out. Mur’k carries me back to his hideout, claiming that I owe him for messing up his hunt. Nope! No way! I didn’t survive the bugs just to become some cocky warrior’s plaything. I don’t care if he’s hot as sin and purrs like a big cat. I’m going to make it to New Franklin on my own if it’s the last thing I do! A Hunter’s Valentine is a standalone novella-length story set in the Xarc’n Warriors universe featuring a protective hero with alien anatomy. It takes place between Book 8 and 9, but there’s no need to read in order. AmazonKU
REAKRID (DADDIES OF DAGMON BOOK ONE) by Bellamy Bae
Once a month they pick one of us. Who will be next? Exhausted and sick from work, Mika pushes herself to get everything done, even if that means ignoring people yelling at her to help save her life. Puking on one of the men from Dagmon wasn’t on her list of things she wanted to do. Neither was getting picked, but both happened in one day. Reakrid is ready for his turn to find his mate. Excited to get her, he doesn’t expect his mate to puke on his feet. Worry fills him as picks her up, cradling her in his arms. Will Mika be able to trust Reakrid, her Papi? Will Reakrid be able to show Mika she is safe? AmazonKU
STRANDED WITH THE ALIEN (STARBOUND BOOK ONE) by Lilah T Bane
Mortal enemies. Deadly foes. And the only two people on the planet. Vraxians and humans have been waging an interstellar war for nearly two decades. Neither side is willing to yield and peace is all but impossible. So when space combat pilot Kara Singh crash-lands on a deserted planet, she’s horrified to discover she’s stranded with one of the fierce seven-foot alien warriors she’s sworn to fight.
Trapped on a hostile world, the bitter enemies have no choice – they must work together in order to survive. But there’s a fine line between love and hate. And when things get heated, the alien claims Kara as his one true mate. Not that she’s complaining. He’s big and blue, and comes with an extra set of snake-like limbs capable of doing all manner of wicked things to her. Alone and cut off from the rest of the galaxy, they’re free to explore the undeniable attraction that ignites between them. But can they really forget the conflict that brought them together? AmazonKU
THE CAPTAIN’S BOUNTY (THE COLLCTORS BOOK TWO) by Maren Smith
A noble by birth. A criminal by choice. Captain of the pirate vessel, The Reaver, Bruwes was hungry for money not a mate when he took the job. It’s supposed to be easy. Find and capture the unrepentant tomb robber, Lissa of Earth, and collect the bounty on her life. He never planned to hold her, never wanted to feel the unexpected desire that struck him the moment he got her beneath him. Her scent is in his nose now, and her softness is impossible to resist. Criminals like him have no business taking bondmates. He can’t keep her, but he’s not about to give her up. She wanted only to be accepted. Now she’s running for her life. Archeologist Lissa Blackwood had no idea what she’d find when she entered that forgotten tomb, but a long-abandoned weapon capable of destroying worlds wasn’t it. Now she’s being hunted. Corporate will kill her to gain the weapon for themselves, and if she can’t outrun their bounty hunters, then every home world that ever dared stand up to them is doomed. She can’t afford to be captured, she especially can’t afford to fall in love with the massive male who’s determined to collect on her bounty. She’s got every reason not to trust him. Resisting him, on the other hand… how can she when every look, every touch, every forbidden kiss he steals leaves her aching to give in? AmazonKU
GEARS OF FATE: EPISODE ONE by Kiz Schilling
In a city powered by steam and bound by tradition, one woman’s ingenuity could be the spark that ignites a revolution.Amelia Hawthorne is a gifted engineer navigating the smog-laden streets of Gearford, a steampunk metropolis where innovation is the lifeblood but rigid societal norms keep women in the shadows. Determined to challenge the status quo, she unveils her groundbreaking invention—the Aetheric Resonator—at the Grand Exposition. Instead of acclaim, she faces scorn from the male-dominated Mechanists’ Guild and the ruthless Marcus Pembroke, who will stop at nothing to maintain his grip on power. When her mentor, the esteemed engineer Elias Turner, mysteriously disappears, Amelia uncovers whispers of the Aeternum—a clandestine society manipulating time itself. With the city’s clock tower reduced to rubble and chaos brewing beneath Gearford’s cobblestone streets, she must join forces with the enigmatic journalist Oliver Cross and her conflicted colleague Jameson Fitzroy. As they delve deeper into a web of secrets and lies, Amelia and her unlikely allies race against time to rescue Elias and thwart the Aeternum’s perilous scheme. But every invention has a price, and meddling with time could cost them everything. AmazonKU
STRANDED ON ILLUMINA by Aurora Springer
A short science fiction romance story – Jacie Lane longed for a dream vacation with her boyfriend on the exotic planet of Illumina. But when she arrives at the resort, he skips their date, leaving her stranded with nowhere to stay. Alone on an unfamiliar world, she is rescued by an intriguing stranger, Tiger Granoth. Soon she discovers he is not just a kind and fascinating person, but also highly respected by humans and aliens. What began as a chance encounter soon becomes an enjoyable evening. Could Jacie’s heartbreak on Illumina lead to a brighter future?
I DATED A RETIRED HERO (BLIND DATE CORPORATION BOOK 17) by Viola Grace
With every date more boring than the last, Litha quits the BDC. Why did everyone else get the thrill of romance, and she just got to hear about it? Litha is stuck with a patron who likes to tell her about his dates with other women, and she is stuck with endless picnics and horseback rides. They aren’t even fast enough to be interesting. Quitting used to be beyond her imagination, but now, it is all she thinks about. After her last disappointing date, she puts in her immediate resignation and settles in to think about her future. Working surrounded by happy couples for the rest of her existence isn’t something she is willing to do, so working from home will have to be her thing. A call from another government sets her on a mission to absorb some radiation as it is what she is best at. Standing in a field and pulling in power from a decade-old bomb suits her mood. The Uraddans had been insensitive, or perhaps they had enjoyed the thought of contamination, but when she cleared the site, she headed home, only to be called back to open the old casing in the middle of the space. She didn’t expect it to be difficult, but she didn’t expect it to be occupied with the loveliest man she had ever met. He clings to her like she is the last safe place on earth, and when she stares into his starry eyes, she feels that she just might be.
RED IS FOR ROXY: WHY CHOOSE POST APOCALYPTIC ROMANCE by
Roxy has spent the last four years under her father’s thumb. Ever since the Weevils had arrived and quickly overwhelmed Earth, leaving only a few pockets of humanity and leading the death of most of the women on the planet, they have been hiding in their cabin trying to survive. But all this time Roxy has been preparing and practicing to take out Weevils and finally her MeeMaw calls for her, sending her on a life-changing mission. The Seer, MeeMaw, has asked Wolf to protect a guest who is on their way for a visit to the old woman. When he finds the guest, she turns out to be a beautiful woman, strong and confident enough that she doesn’t require his protection. That doesn’t stop his wolf from demanding that she is theirs. When Wolf leads Roxy to her grandmother, he finds out that the old coot wants him to take Roxy on a mission. Roxy and Wolf set out to bring back Roxy’s injured Aunt Charlie from her ranch. Weevils aren’t the only dangers in their path. Will their connection and the friends they bring with them help them save Aunt Charlie, or will the massive beasts be the end of them? This is a Why Choose spicy romance. MMFFMM AmazonKU
***********************BRIEF BREAK BEFORE THE FANTASY/PNR BOOKS!**************************************
VS: Did you know I have 73 published books? I thought it’d be fun today to pick one at random to feature and the random number generator gave me this one (can be read as a standalone, mild spoilers for earlier books):
BADARI MEDIC: A BADARI WARRIORS SCIFI ROMANCE NOVELLA (SECTORS NEW ALLIES SERIES) by Veronica Scott
Raeblin was one of the very few Badari women ever created by the alien scientists. Trained as a medic, she insisted on taking her turn in combat, fighting the enemy and rescuing human prisoners.
Brent is a tough human mercenary, ex-Special Forces, detailed without her knowledge to be a bodyguard for Raeblin on her first deployment. The mission goes wrong and now Raeblin and Brent are on the run across the planet, trying to elude the enemy long enough to be rescued by the Badari Warriors. When Brent is severely injured Raeblin faces tough choices, influenced by the fact her heart has decided Brent is her fated mate. Will the notoriously footloose soldier accept what she does to save his life? Could he ever agree to become a claimed mate and settle down with one woman?
Find out in this 36K word Badari novella. BADARI MEDIC is the 22ND book in the Badari Warriors world and each novel or novella has a satisfying Happy for Now ending for the hero and heroine, not a cliffhanger. Genetically engineered soldiers of the far future, the Badari were created by alien enemies to fight humans. The scientists kidnapped an entire human colony from the Sectors to use as subjects in twisted experiments…the Badari packs and the humans made common cause, rebelled and escaped the labs. Now they live side by side in a sanctuary valley protected by a powerful Artificial Intelligence, and wage unceasing war on the aliens. Some overarching issues do remain unresolved in each book since this is an ongoing series but romance always wins the day in my novels! Amazon Apple Books Kobo NOOK GooglePlay
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CHAZ (VLG SERIES BOOK 15) by Laurann Dohner
VS Note: Always exciting to have a new book from her!
honi thinks she’s had the worst day of her life after being jilted on her wedding day. Then she embarrasses herself in front of a handsome stranger. Just when she thinks things can’t get any worse…they do. Her life is about to be turned upside down and put in danger. Chaz will do anything to protect his uncle’s Lycan pack. That’s why he plans to do whatever it takes to dissuade an alpha from starting a war. He expects it might become a violent confrontation. The surprise comes when the cute human he met at the hotel gets dragged into it. Now he must keep Shoni safe, but things start to get complicated when his protective instincts start turning into sexual attraction.
URIEL (SPEED DATING WITH THE DENIZENS OF THE UNDERWORLD BOOK 39) by Silvana G. Sanchez
Uriel, the Archangel of Chastity and Redemption, has upheld divine order for millennia. But when sudden earthquakes threaten to tear reality apart, a prophecy names him and fiery social worker Emilia Thornton as humanity’s only hope. As they race to prevent the apocalypse, Uriel faces an impossible choice: maintain his sacred vows or embrace a love that could save the world. With Hell’s forces rising and ancient powers awakening, Uriel and Emilia must confront not only supernatural threats but their growing feelings for each other. When the final battle demands the ultimate sacrifice, will they choose duty over desire? And can true love bridge the gulf between heaven and earth—or will the distance prove too vast to cross?
EMILY WILDE’S COMPENDIUM OF LOST TALES by Heather Fawcett
Emily Wilde has spent her life studying faeries. A renowned dryadologist, she has documented hundreds of species of Folk in her Encyclopaedia of Faeries. Now she is about to embark on her most dangerous academic project yet: studying the inner workings of a faerie realm—as its queen. Along with her former academic rival—now fiancé—the dashing and mercurial Wendell Bambleby, Emily is immediately thrust into the deadly intrigues of Faerie as the two of them seize the throne of Wendell’s long-lost kingdom, which Emily finds a beautiful nightmare filled with scholarly treasures. Emily has been obsessed with faerie stories her entire life, but at first she feels as ill-suited to Faerie as she did to the mortal world: How can an unassuming scholar such as herself pass for a queen? Yet there is little time to settle in, for Wendell’s murderous stepmother has placed a deadly curse upon the land before vanishing without a trace. It will take all of Wendell’s magic—and Emily’s knowledge of stories—to unravel the mystery before they lose everything they hold dear.
A REBEL WITHOUT CAUSE (SOUTHERN CHARM BOOK ONE) by Juliette Cross
After yet another bar fight and arrest, bad boy Ronan Reed leaves Texas to live with his Uncle Shane, alpha of the Blood Moon pack. Since werewolf cage fighting isn’t illegal in Louisiana, Ronan makes big plans to lead his own team in the ring. But when he sets eyes on sweet Celine Cruz, his whole world stops and she becomes a tantalizing distraction he doesn’t need. As an Aura witch, Celine always wants to help heal the broken. She knows all too well what it’s like to battle anxiety, and so she’s dedicated her life to helping those in need. But the second she meets Ronan, she knows she’s in trouble. He’s everything her close knit family would hate: a werewolf with a hot temper and a sinful grin to match, who runs with a dangerous crowd. So why can’t she stay away? Ronan thinks she’s a good girl. Little does he know, all Celine wants is to do wicked things with the bad boy werewolf, who revels in breaking all her rules. But as their forbidden romance becomes too tempting to resist, Ronan notices that the wolves are circling…and they’re coming after his mate. AmazonKU AB
MAGIC IN MY BONES (DELIGHTFULLY DARK ARTS BOOK ONE) by Pepper Oakley
VS Note: MM PNR.
Scholarship student Ren Wickens is determined to excel at Blackstone Academy for the Dark Arts, but blending in isn’t easy—especially when his unique abilities catch the attention of his professor in more ways than one. Professor Dorian Crowe is captivated by Ren’s gentle heart and fierce determination, but their budding romance puts him at odds with his responsibilities as Ren’s mentor. When restless spirits turn aggressive and dark forces target Ren, the danger escalates. Together, they must uncover the source of the disturbance before Ren pays the ultimate price. Magic in My Bones is a cozy MM romance brimming with gothic atmosphere, magical intrigue, and heartwarming moments of queer joy. If you love tales of self-acceptance, transformation, and just the right amount of spice, download now and escape into this enchanting world today! AmazonKU
WAIFS AND STRAYS (CAT LADY CHRONICLES BOOK ONE) by Helen Harper
Nobody is just a cat lady. Kit McCafferty’s life is quiet, unremarkable and filled with cat hair. In the magical city of Coldstream, located on the border between Scotland and England, Kit is viewed as little more than mildly eccentric and mostly harmless. She passes her days caring for her family of five cats, feeding the local feral moggies, and maintaining relatively good relations with her neighbours. All that changes, however, when a teenage werewolf shows up at her door in the desperate hope of renting out a nearby vacant flat. Kit knows that the smart move is to tell him to leave. The last thing she needs is to become embroiled in complicated shapeshifter politics. But something about the secretive young werewolf tugs at her heartstrings. It’s not long before Kit ends up caught in a maelstrom of mysterious crime and magical wrong-doing. Fortunately, there’s far more to Kit McCafferty than meets the eye and she has a few dark secrets of her own. Of course, anyone with an ounce of intelligence knows that you underestimate a cat lady at your own peril. AmazonKU AB
CHARMING DEVIL (GILDED MONSTERS BOOK TWO) by Rebecca F Kenney
He’s the most beautiful man I’ve ever seen…and the most dangerous. Eternally young and full of a brilliant passion that may ultimately be the end of me: my perfect Dorian Gray. The painting that’s kept Dorian Gray flawless for over a century is beginning to fall apart, rotted by his life of reckless decadence. Desperate, he seeks out the only person who might be able to save him: a talented young painter descended from Dorian’s first love. Baz may have the same magical gift as her ancestor, but she’s vowed never to paint anyone’s likeness again. Haunted by the memory of the terrible price her talent can exact, she swears she will not be swayed—not even by the seductive words dripping like venom from the lips of the most beautiful man she’s ever met. Yet as Dorian tries to persuade Baz by any means possible, they become aware of a darker, deadlier magic awakening around them. Dangerous forces, long dormant, have been stirred by Baz’s presence…and are determined to have her no matter the cost. As tensions rise and desire flares ever-hotter, Baz and Dorian become trapped in a complex web of conflicting motives, messy emotions, and a growing, desperate passion that may well consume them both.
THE PRINCE FROM A CRUEL SUMMER (CURSE OF THE FAE BOOK THREE) by Anya J Cosgrove
Summer love cuts to the bone. I didn’t choose to attend the Royal Academy, an elite school full of vicious Fae. I never wished for an arranged marriage to a nasty Shadow prince. I especially never wanted to meet Aidan Summers—the most beautiful man I’ve ever laid eyes on—the one who broke my heart beyond repair. He was the fire to my ice. Our relationship was forbidden, and the fallout almost cost me my life. A century later, I have it all—money, fame, power—but none of it matters. I’m still his. And when I receive an invitation to sing at his wedding, I can’t resist the flames. Has he really forgotten about me? Or does he want to destroy what’s left of my soul? AmazonKU
DEMON’S ANGEL by Harper Dakota
VS Note: MM PNR.
Luc has his job and visits from his favorite nephew. He has a few friends, but in general, no one wants to get close to him. All they see is his job. He’s more than his role as Lucifer, ruler of Netherworld, but it keeps people at arm’s length. After being alone for centuries, he fears that the Fates may have forgotten him when they were pairing mates. To be fair, he certainly doesn’t give many opportunities for his mate to appear, given that he never leaves his realm. When his angel appears, will he be Luc’s salvation or his downfall?
MY ORC (SECRET) BOSS (EASTSHORE ISLE BOOK SEVEN) by Veronika Kane
My grumpy new employee acts like this is the last place he wants to be…so why does he watch me like I’m the most important thing in the world? It’s finally happening! After years of scrimping and saving, I have finally launched my landscaping business out of the back of my floral shop. Oh, don’t get me wrong: I adore making arrangements and helping people figure out their soil’s right PH and helping out with a million other gardening tips in my shop…but at long last, I’ve landed the coveted contract to re-landscape Eastshore Isle’s community property, which means I am going to get paid to get really, really dirty! …With real dirt. Under my nails, up to my elbows. I dunno what you were thinking. Except…I’m kinda thinking the same thing, when I bring on a new employee to help with this workload. He’s my surly, scowling upstairs neighbor who’s never wanted anything to do with me before, and it would be much easier to handle if he wasn’t also hot enough to make me pant. Who knew I had a thing for snarly orcs? But it turns out that Memnon is hiding a secret that will make my life so much easier… Or ruin it. Because choosing between my dream and a chance to be with him is going to be impossible. AmazonKU
A PASSION FOR POTIONS (PETALFALL BOOK ONE) by Dalia Davies
Sometimes sleepy village life can be too quiet. Sometimes a quaint circle of friends can be too small. Ana doesn’t want the thrill of an adventure, she just wants one man in the village who hasn’t known her since she was a baby, understands what to do if he gets her clothes off, and who her mother can’t scare away… at least not until after. Newly arrived in Petalfall, Edric doesn’t want to continue the hermit habits of his predecessor. As the Forest Guardian, he could live here for the next century or more, and fitting in is important to him. He’s always thought the easiest way to do that would be by finding a partner to ease the way… and once he sees Ana, there’s no other choice. Viggo isn’t dirty, but he is a secret for the moment. People tend to be apprehensive about Vampires—a truth he knows to his cost—and small towns come with small minds. When Edric tells him the plan, he’s open to the idea. When he finds her collecting moon berries at midnight, he’s smitten. She might be looking for a single night. They want more. AmazonKU
STRANGE LOVE: A NON HUMAN ROMANCE CHARITY ANTHOLOGY by Various
Whispers echo and shadows stir as strange loves awaken in the unlikeliest of forms. Whether bound by cursed relics, wooed by sentient machines, or seduced by eldritch gods, these otherworldly connections defy logic and ignite the heart. If you dare to explore the unknown, tread carefully, for you might just find yourself entwined in a love that’s as extraordinary as it is eternal. Strange Love is a charity anthology to benefit Trinity Haven, an organization that helps to meet the needs of LGBTQ+ youth at risk for homelessness. Amazon
THE ROC’S FATED MATE (FATED MARK BOOK EIGHT) by Faedra Rose
VS Note: MM PNR novella.
Among the outcasts of Faery, Yorn is unique. He is the only male Wind Singer ever born… and is also a darkling—a fae and vampire hybrid. Able to walk during daylight hours, he is one of the most dangerous creatures in Terrestria with a conscience. But Fate won’t allow Yorn to suffer without a mate…Soaring over the mountains, an Alpha roc hears the soul-stirring song of his Fated Mate. His destined omega is being held captive in a great iron fortress and is due for execution at dawn. Will Fate triumph over mortal hatred or has Yorn seen his last sunrise?
GOING CATTY: PAWSITIVELY PURRFECT MATCH (MATCHMAKING CATS OF THE GODDESSES BOOK 16) by Pepper McGraw
The matchmaking cats of the goddesses are back in Zero, Kansas, to work their magic on a witch and his pawsitively vampurrfect mate. This is Rowan’s story as he gets his happily ever after with his slightly terrifying vampiress mate.
PROTECTED BY TIGERS: A STANDALONE WHY CHOOSE SHIFTER ROMANCE by Lia Davis
TROUBLE THRONE (FAIRY TALES) by Aisha Urooj
THE ALPHA GRIZZLY’S MATE: MM MPREG SHIFTER ROMANCE (OMEGAS OF THE SHIFTER MAFIA BOOK EIGHT) by Lorelai M Hart
HIS ORC WARRIOR: MM MPREG ROMANCE (HUMAN OMEGAS FOR MONSTER ALPHAS BOOK ONE) by Lorelai M HartIn all of my fantasies, tusks are a must. I don’t know what it is about orcs, but I have loved them since I was a child. I would pretend one came and whisked me away to a far off land to fight the bad guys and save the kingdom. As I get older, my fascination with them doesn’t wane, but instead of saving the day, my fantasies become a whole lot dirtier. Too bad orcs aren’t real. I see a social media post about an Orc Fest, I figure why not? Seeing people cosplaying my favorite beings will be a blast. Sure, it won’t be the same as finding my fated orc mate and living happily ever after, but that’s okay. It’s not like that could ever happen anyway. When I get there, there’s only one orc and he’s no cosplayer. Now I am standing in front of my literal six-plus-foot tall, green, tusked dream come true and what comes out of my mouth? Please don’t eat me. Only I kind of wish he would. AmazonKU
CLUTCHING CTHULHU’S PEARLS: A TIME FOR MONSTERS ROMANCE by Marilyn Barr
Harriett – 1922, Cypress Kentucky, USA – Does Leopold suspect me? My aging husband’s beady eyes are glued to his experiments and notes, but I twitch as if I’m the specimen he examines. His work created our menagerie of selectively bred and surgically enhanced animals—ugly snakes with mouse heads, birds with paws and puppy faces, and worse. They frighten me, but not as much as my future of lonely nights in an empty marriage bed. If we still lived in Boston, among the speakeasies and dancehalls, I’d get the attention I crave from men. With our long, platonic, unconsummated marriage, can Leopold blame me for skinny dipping in the swamp after his lantern goes out? But isolated on his estate, I refuse to give up my visits to the plant frons that give me more pleasure than a man ever could…Phineas – She comes to my lagoon when the moon rises. With her silky skin, shimmering hair, and sweet voice, she’s irresistible. Her moans and gasps of pleasure haunt me between her visits. Who is she? Where did Papa get her? After years of his silence, is she the next female he selected to carry my eggs? I can’t risk her fleeing in terror at my monstrous appearance, but it isn’t fair for her to believe my tentacles’ touches are innocent plants…How will Harriett react when Phin reveals his Cthulhu nature? What happens when Leopold catches them in the act—will he separate the lovers or incorporate them into his experiments? Monsters have always existed. They walk amongst us or live in the shadows. Hungering. Craving. Looking for love. Are you ready to meet these swoon-worthy specters and creatures of the night? It’s time for monsters. AmazonKU
HOW TO PLEASE A PRINCELY FAE (WILD OAK WOODS: COZY MONSTER FANTASY ROMANCE BOOK THREE) by January Bell
Magical amnesia never leads to anything good… especially when the fae of your dreams forgets he loathes you. I’ve been content to be overlooked my whole life. I’m happy with my plants, my potions, and my peaceful apothecary. Kieran turned everything upside down the moment he walked into my shop. The handsome winged fae looked just like a prince from a fairy tale, but with his endearing shyness and warm heart, I took to him right away. But the kind Kieran disappeared overnight, and he shut me out. I’m tired of pining after him, and after a trio of elder gods appear demanding brides, I’m tempted to throw my hat in the ring. But when I wake the next morning— my cold hearted prince has had a personality change… or a memory wipe. He’s besotted, but I know it must be because of magic. Nothing good ever comes from a spell you don’t know the source of. Now matter how much I want it to be, I know it can’t be how he really feels. Can it? AmazonKU
THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT DRAGONS by Sara Ivy Hill
Here’s the thing about dating dragons: don’t. Especially if you’re me. My first dragon boyfriend, Zed? Gorgeous, charming…and responsible for the worst night of my teenage life. The ones who came after? All ghosted me when they found their fated mates. I learned my lesson: No more dragons. It never ends well. Fast-forward fifteen years, and guess who strolls back into my life? Zed—older, hotter, and still single. He only wants one date, but he’s overdue to find his mate. I should walk away before he disappears a second time. But there’s still something about him that makes my carefully mended heart skip a beat. Should I let myself fall for the dragon who destroyed it…and risk getting burned (again)? AmazonKU
BEAST’S SURRENDER, BEAUTY’S REVENGE by Sam Burns and W M Fawkes
Almas has lived his life under the hungry gaze of a man who would take everything from him. When Lord Uther’s power and privilege land his father in the dungeon until Almas gives him what he wants, Almas turns beyond the confines of his small, submissive village for a savior. Revenge sends him to the deepest shadows in the northern forest looking for a monster of legend, but when the creature he finds there is more man than demon, Almas learns the true cost of vengeance. Its pursuit makes beasts of us all. The instrument of Almas’s revenge, a brute kept in isolation for centuries, is the very person who reminds him what it means to be human, to be safe. But what is safety for himself if he can’t protect his family? AmazonKU
RAVEN’S INSTINCT (A DAY CARE FOR SHIFTERS BOOK SIX) by Elva Birch
Raven shifter Alan Petrov is a secret agent for a federal bureau for shifter and supernormal affairs. He’s faced down crime bosses in cities and fought ancient magical creatures in the far frozen north. Now he’s taking his toughest assignment yet: going undercover at a day care for shifters in a sleepy town in Montana. Single mom and snowy owl shifter Kendra knows there’s something off about the new help at Tiny Paws. Not only does he look more like a bouncer than a babysitter, he clearly doesn’t understand diapers or dawdling. Instinct says her daughter is safe with him, but her heart definitely isn’t. It will take the two of them together to protect Nickel City’s smallest shifters! AmazonKU
SLAYING WITH SYLPHS (HAVEN EVER AFTER BOOK SIX) by Hazel Mack
I came to the hidden monster town of Ever for one reason—my nieces. I definitely didn’t expect Connall, the quiet, authoritative shifter male whose intense stare follows me everywhere I go. And I sure didn’t move for the hilarious, snarky elemental who floats outside my bedroom window at night. Is cozy stalking a thing? Because that’s what Dirk does. But it turns out my nieces are thriving, those badass bitches. They don’t need to be saved. So when Dirk asks me out on a date and casually mentions we should also be dating Connall, I surprise everyone by agreeing. Really, though, who could say no to that? One steamy date turns into another, and before I know it I’m living the double-teaming life of my dreams. Things aren’t all hunky dory, though…I’ve never been that lucky. First I start seeing a dead guy nobody else can see. Then someone starts attacking my friends, leaving them paralyzed and unhealable by even the brilliant local doctor. I worry that I’m somehow the genesis of what’s happening. Yet my quest for answers leads me in circles that have me wondering if I’ll get to keep my happily ever after, or have to deny Dirk and Connall in order to protect them. AmazonKU
KNOTTING HILL by Ami Wright
I’m just a girl, standing in front of a wolf, asking him to love her…If only life was that simple, but being a famous actress means nothing in my life is simple. When I bump into the guy of my dreams I know it’s doomed from the start. Will is everything I have a weakness for: smart, funny, a little shy. Plus he’s tall and handsome and completely obsessed with me. He thinks the fact that he’s a werewolf is our biggest problem, but I kinda like it when the beast inside takes over and he gets a little wild! But when my past comes back to bite me, I realize how unfair it is to drag poor Will into the 24 hour news cycle of scandal, rumors and lies. He says I’m his fated mate, but not even fate can force him to love me when that video goes viral again. AmazonKU
TEA LEAVES AND TREE TOPS : A COZY MM FANTASY ROMANCE (LAVENSHIRE BOOK ONE) by Isabeau Moon
In the serene village of Alderwood, hidden deep within an ancient forest, lives Emmyth, a reclusive elf known for his enchanting tea brews. His quiet, solitary life is upended when Kael, a spirited half-elf-bard with a love for adventure and melody, stumbles upon his tea shop. Intrigued by Emmyth’s magical teas, Kael proposes a unique collaboration: blending tea and music to create a sensory experience like no other. Despite his initial reluctance, Emmyth agrees, and together, they embark on a journey of creativity, discovery, and unexpected romance. As they mix rare herbs and ancient melodies, Emmyth and Kael begin to unravel each other’s guarded hearts. Through late-night sessions in enchanted gardens and heartwarming village festivals, their bond deepens, showing them the magic found in everyday moments. AmazonKU
LOVE, LUST & POKER CHIPS: A CHARITY ANTHOLOGY by Various
VS Note: Not Fantasy or PNR as far as I know but I love the title and I like to support anthologies.
Cuffed in Chicago presents: Lust, Love, and Poker Chips! A Charity Anthology benefiting Atlantic City Women’s Center. Featuring authors from Aces Wild Atlantic City Author/Reader Event 2025. Join us in supporting this charity and get some awesome short stories Amazon
THE WILD CAT AND THE ROGUE (SHIFTER SEASON BOOK EIGHT) by Laura Greenwood
A wildcat shifter with a secret encounters the one person in London who knows it…The Wildcat and the Rogue is a paranormal Regency romance with wildcat shifters. It is part of the Shifter Season series and includes a sweet m/f romance. If you love shifters combined with courtship, formal balls, witty courtships, and all the trappings of a Regency setting, you should start The Shifter Season series today!
VAMPIRE LOVER by Linda Thomas-Sundstrom
Fate and the flames of passion collide in Ireland…Kelsie Connor is looking for a big headline to jumpstart her career as a journalist—like proving the existence of vampires and werewolves. So on the night of the Blood Moon, Kelsie goes looking for a werewolf…but meets a vampire instead. A vampire who makes her blood run hot, and maybe not in a good way. Hayden Flynn is drawn to Kelsie by a powerful bloodlust and an equally strong sexual attraction. But Hayden finds that he and Kelsie are connected by more than passion. He has also met in her an enemy, born to seduce him before he kills her.
MOONWISH: SUNDOWNERS BOOK TWO by R L Merrill
VS Note: MM PNR.
Even a pacifist vampire can be pushed too far. Threatening his love is a hard limit. Vampire Creed Lowell’s life was altered fifty years ago at the hands of an ancient being known only as The Source, right before rogue members of the cult he belonged to destroyed their way of life. Just as Creed discovers the identity of the responsible party for that terrible tragedy, temptation is placed in his path in the form of grad student Roman San Angelo, a stubborn, proud, infuriating man who’s everything Creed ever wanted in a partner. When Creed’s past catches up to them, Roman is snatched from his grasp and Creed is forced into hiding, saddled with the care of his former mentor. He’s the only one strong enough to heal them and prevent a catastrophic event, though his rage builds the longer he’s kept from his love. When Roman’s safety is threatened once more, the two are finally reunited, and Creed is devastated to see the physical effects of Roman’s run-in with The Source. He wants nothing more than to secret Roman away and share whatever time they have left on this Earth in peace. But once again, Creed is forced to sacrifice everything when an old enemy sets their sights on his unique genetic makeup and skills. This time, it’s Creed who’s taken, and Roman will do whatever it takes to rescue him, even if it means trusting the being that nearly ended his life. With the help of Roman’s long-suffering uncle, a determined FBI agent, and a mysterious benefactor with a multitude of resources at his disposal, they’ll need to bring down a shadowy financial powerhouse and put an end to their villainy before it’s too late for Creed to have a life with his beloved. AmazonKU
ROMANCING THE ORC by Krista Luna
Don’t judge a book by its cover model, unless he’s an orc with abs of steel and a pierced…After the makeover of the century, I walk onstage in too-high heels… and trip in front of thousands of people! I’m saved from becoming a face-plant meme by Brokk, who catches me in a romantic dip that makes my tummy flutter. Which it so totally shouldn’t. Because Brokk’s not just the hunky model on my book covers. He also lives 24/7 in an orc costume with tusks and green skin. I might write monster romance and wish I had an orc of my own, but monsters aren’t real! How can I take this guy seriously? When a creep kidnaps me and demands I solve the mystery of a magical artifact, because of something similar in one of my books, it’s Brokk who rescues me once again. Turns out he’s not just a gorgeous face and a lickable set of abs. In the jungle, Brokk transforms into the ultimate warrior, vowing to protect me. As we race to beat the bad guys to the prize, heat sizzles between us. When I discover all of Brokk is green, I wonder… What if it’s not a costume? What if the guy I’m falling for can make all my monster loving dreams come true? AmazonKU
RUINS OF STARLIGHT (CELESTIAL DEVOTION BOOK ONE) by B C Fajohn
Morgana’s world is shattered when her brother vanishes into the sinister badlands of Vespera. Driven by her thirst for answers, she joins the ranks of the Umbran Guard by day, but come night, she takes to the streets in search of the people responsible for his disappearance. When her path crosses with Aster Sinclair, the shadow-cursed prince fated for death but willing to do anything for his cure, Morgana discovers that her quest for truth may be a more dangerous task than she could have ever expected. Magic poisons her blood, and that is too sweet a thing for Aster to ignore. Consumed by the opportunity to leverage her desperation, he traps her into an agreement and offers vital information in exchange for her cooperation. As their unwilling alliance deepens, the question of sacrifice and magic threatens to ruin the balance they sought to maintain. Their choice is simple. They must find a way to unravel the threads of fate, or one of them will die. But the shadows are watching—and they do not intend to go down silently. Amazon AB
BLOOD BROTHER BETRAYED (SEXTON BLOOD BROTHERS) by Lisa Daniels
Disowned and disinherited a year ago, I am struggling in a way that I had sadly anticipated. When I get a chance for a little payback teaching one of my high school bullies a lesson, I take it.
Mostly because it came with a lot of money. That should have been a sign – The situation was a trap,
And I was foolish enough to fall for it. Imprisoned with one of my least favorite people, I know I can’t leave. For everything he did when we were younger, He doesn’t deserve the beatings and torture. Resolved to make sure he escapes, I start to see him in a new light. He’s still breathtakingly handsome, But more importantly, he’s changed. Am I trapped in the pain of my youth, Or can I let go of the past and find a new future. AmazonKU
ELF (MYSTIC GUARDIANS BOOK TWO) by Rinda Elliott
VS Note: MM Fantasy.
Alaric Denman is determined not to let himself care for another human, especially not one like Ezra Forsberg. Ezra is a rich playboy without ambition, someone he could never respect. Why he’s intensely attracted to the man is beyond his understanding—but he is. So much so, it’s affecting his job to protect him. Ezra isn’t sure who’s trying to kill him, but he has a pretty good idea. After growing up in one crime family and being forced to marry into another, his guess is his ex. He hires a bodyguard and gets a sexy elf. Yeah, he can see past the elf’s glamour, despite Alaric’s attempt to hide those elegantly pointed ears. But Alaric irks him with his stoic nature and he can’t resist poking at him. While they’re busy clashing, a two million dollar price goes out on Ezra’s head, which brings out powerful preternaturals. Someone really wants Ezra dead, so it’s time they work together to figure out who. AmazonKU
COWBOY BEAR’S HOPE (MOTLEY CREWD SHIFTERS BOOK THREE) by C D Gorri
Hope is just another word for family. Family is who we pick. Dante Bianco isn’t your average Bear. He guards his heart ferociously and prefers it that way. After suffering a personal loss, there isn’t much hope left for a man like him. Then she walks into his life, carrying a little spitfire of a daughter, and his Bear just can’t stop growling. Rosalie is a bright-eyed child with a heart of gold. Weird, since her mom is such a smart-mouthed female. But the closer Dante gets, the more he realizes things aren’t what they seem. What Avery doesn’t know about her tiny tot is a lot. That’s something Dante can truly sympathize with and maybe he can even help. But that means getting her to agree. Is this a match made in heaven, or will Avery dash all this Bear’s hope away?
IF THE SHOE FITS: A HOWLIN’ GOOD FAIRYTALE RETELLING by C D Gorri
He’s a Wolf who can’t let anyone close, but she’s not just anyone. Ever since that stick in the mud, Wulfredo Tremayne, became principal of the Royal Academy for Magical Advancement my job has been hell. My name is Madora Troy, but most people call me Dora. Not him, of course, but I don’t take it personally. He is like that with everyone. Heck. I can’t even blame him for his standoffish behavior. I mean, I can’t fault anyone for not catching feelings for someone else just because she has them. Besides, although he is technically single, he is sort of involved with someone. See, there is this one female who has Principal Tremayne wrapped around her finger. Her not entirely grown up finger.
You guessed it, I am talking about his daughter, Cynthia. Sixteen years old and the most popular girl at the Academy, little Cyndi is not the angel everyone thinks she is. She’s been accused of bullying other students, cheating on tests, and just plain old rudeness towards the staff and select professors. Yours truly included. The problem is all complaints stopped short of reaching the principal’s office. Until now. I’ve had about all I can take of the snarky young lady, and I’m about to let her father know it, too. But can I go toe to toe with the man of my dreams and not reveal my crush?
MY DATE WITH CAPS LOCK: SENTIENT OBJECT HOLIDAY SERIES by Thea Masen
Rule number one: Don’t leave a writing deadline until the last minute – She’s written 69 spicy scenes, and now has a severe case of writer’s block. What’s a romance writer to do? Get away on a writing retreat and try out an old typewriter she found in the cabin she’s renting, of course. But the caps lock key is stuck, and all she gets are capital letters. Letters that aren’t content to stay on the page. AmazonKU
FUR-EVER HOME: MM MPREG SHIFTER ROMANCE (LOVE SYNC MATES SEASON TWO) by Edie Monte
Benjamin – I’ve had it with arrogant alphas who monopolize my time and act like they’re the best thing to happen to omegas like me. I do not need some weirdo following me from NYC all the way home to LA. Connor insists we’re mates and gives outrageous excuses for his strange behavior. When he loses his pants in an airport bathroom, he claims he accidentally shifted into a wolf! A string of bad weather and worse luck cloud our cross-country trip, bringing us closer together. Maybe he isn’t so bad, after all. My family is the true test. If my overbearing alpha siblings don’t send him packing, he might find his fur-ever home with me. AmazonKU
CAPTIVATING THE BLOOD DEMON: A DARK MONSTER ROMANCE (ROMANCING THE SHADOWS BOOK THREE) by Rianne Burnett
Jelaine never thought her true love would lie in the dark. Being a native to Emory Falls, Jelaine is used to seeing monsters in the shadows. Still, nothing prepared her for the demon that appeared in the blood bank during her shift. She’s as strangely drawn to them as she’s terrified of them. When she learns why she keeps seeing them, though, it opens the door to knowing them even better. And yet something stands in their way. Something more monstrous than who Strawne is – their addiction to blood. After a devastating incident leaves her reeling, Jelaine has to wonder if their forbidden love can survive the kind of darkness she’s never battled before. Note: This book contains dark themes such a death and addiction. AmazonKU
ENCHANTED BY THE WITCH (LOVED BY THE MONSTER BOOK TWO) by Shonna Preston
Ryder Levine lives in a nice apartment, has a great group of friends, and a well-paying job. The only thing he wants, though, is something money can’t buy—a family. His nearly perfect life is turned upside down by a pretty redhead at the club he attends one night with his friends. She, however, only seemed to want to use him to make the guy she was with jealous. Mara Caldwell has some major problems. Her boyfriend is the worst, and her coven is trying to convince her to aid in killing the most powerful witch in the city. But when a man tries to chat her up at the club, she uses the opportunity to give her cheating boyfriend a taste of his own medicine. A couple of days later, after a chance second meeting and a pursuit, Ryder and newly single Mara end up sleeping together. Come morning, however, Mara disappears. While they grapple with feelings for each other, Mara’s coven turns up the heat in their harassment. When Ryder’s daily checking-in at the shop she works at is finally successful, she tries to reiterate that none of this is his problem, that it’s dangerous for him to be with her. He insists she needs people in her corner, and he wants to be that person for her. As they give into the feelings they’ve been fighting when it comes to the other, they realize this is something bigger than either of them accounted for. When Ryder’s only desire is to see Mara safe, happy, and cared for, how can she keep putting him in danger as the coven now has leverage to make her comply with their wishes? AmazonKU
BEAUTY IN THE BLOOD: A NOVEL by Charlotte Carter
A curse rolls out over centuries, murky and unknowable as swamp waters, shaping and destroying lives. Sarah Toomey is a successful young black lawyer, lovely but straitlaced– and afraid that she is losing her mind. Since the death of her mother, a force she can neither understand nor control is manipulating her memory and driving her to unexplained acts of violence and destruction. At the same time, Sarah is swept up in a highly charged relationship with a work colleague that portends a danger of its own. As she moves through her privileged life in New York, Sarah comes to learn how her past—her haunted history—is intertwined with America’s. Yvonne Howard was born into the working class. Now, after years as a prison guard, she has reinvented herself. Her passion for cooking has landed her a position at a trendy soul food restaurant, and she is looking forward to a glamorous career. Then an ex-inmate named Bitty appears, demanding Yvonne’s help investigating her brother’s shocking death. Before long, Bitty too is dead, and Yvonne is pulled back into a world of ugly violence. Smart but unschooled, Yvonne finds herself in the unlikely role of detective: it is she who must unravel the dark and blood-soaked history that not only doomed Bitty and her brother, but also determined beautiful Sarah Toomey’s fate.
THE RAKE OR THE ORCA WHO MET HIS MATCH IN A SELKIE DESIRING REVENGE (SHADES OF SANCTUARY BOOK THREE) by Kass O’Shire
It only takes a taste… Lost in strange waters after a narrow escape from captivity, Elspeth the selkie is determined to find and free her brother. When she runs into an orca-shifter who mistakes her for lunch, one drop of his blood on her pelt binds her to him… forever. Aegir is a notoriously talented shifter, playing pirates and playboys wherever his covert operations–or many lovers–take him. But when the selkie he rescued vanishes, he’s plagued by memories of her… and a letter that spells out her doom. As they come together to rescue Elspeth’s brother, both must navigate their traumas, a bond neither wanted, and growing feelings for each other. Can Elspeth learn to trust someone who wears a different face every day? AmazonKU
SETTING UP LOVE (AUGURY UNIVERSITY BOOK THREE) by Rose Santoriello
Wren Elric takes the fun out of fun facts. Since the day they arrived on campus, the half-demon has dedicated themself to becoming valedictorian, and Augury University’s next potions professor. There is only one problem…Zinnia Featherfields. She has a single, solitary goal: to take Wren’s spot as number one. Raised by a widowed father, Zinnia studies day and night to make her pa proud. When the academic rivals decide to compete in their own anti-Valentine’s magic competition, things go astray as they both realize they don’t hate love so much after all. But there’s only one spot at the top—who will claim it, and who will fall along the way? AmazonKU
THE CRIMSON ROAD by A G Slatter
Violet Zennor has had a peculiar upbringing. Training as a fighter in underground arenas, honing her skills against the worst scum, murderers and thieves her father could pit her against, she has learned to be ruthless. To kill. Until the day Hedrek Zennor dies. Violet thinks she’s free – then she learns that her father planned to send her into the Darklands, where the Leech Lords reign. Where Violet’s still-born brother was taken years ago. Violet steadfastly refuses. Until one night two assassins attempt to slaughter her – and it becomes clear: she’s going to have to clean up the mess her father made. By turns gripping and bewitching, sharp and audacious, this mesmerising story takes you on a journey into the dark heart of Slatter’s sinister and compelling fantasy world in a tale of vampires, assassins, ancient witches and broken promises.
THE DOLLHOUSE ACADEMY: A NOVEL by Margarita Montimore
Ivy Gordon is living on borrowed time. For the past eighteen years, she has been the most famous star at the Dollhouse Academy, the elite boarding school and talent incubator that every aspiring performer dreams of attending. But now, at age thirty-four, she is tired of pretending everything is fine. In secret diary entries, Ivy begins to reveal the truth of her life at the Dollhouse: strange medical exams, mysterious supplements, and something unspeakable that’s left Ivy terrified and feeling like a prisoner. Ramona Halloway and her best friend, Grace Ludlow, grew up idolizing Ivy. Now both twenty-two, neither has made much headway in showbiz until a lucky break grants them entry to the Dollhouse. They’re enchanted by the picturesque campus and the chance to perform alongside their idols. When Ramona begins to receive threatening anonymous messages, it’s easy to dismiss them as a prank from a rival. Her bigger concern is Grace’s skyrocketing success, while Ramona struggles to keep up with the fierce competition. As the messages grow more unsettling, so does life at the Dollhouse. Can Ramona overcome her jealousy and resentment to figure out what’s really going on? Will Ivy finally find her voice, before another young performer follows her catastrophic path? With dark academia twists and enormous heart, The Dollhouse Academy is a novel about the complexities of friendship, our desire to be seen and understood, and the true cost of making our dreams a reality.
THE MOONLIGHT HEALERS by Elizabeth Becker
For generations, the Winston women have possessed an unspoken magical gift: they can heal with the touch of a hand. It’s a tradition they’ve always had to practice in secret, in the moonlight hours, when the fireflies dance and the whippoorwill birds sing. But not every healer has rightfully passed on this knowledge to her descendants, and for young Louise Winston, the discovery of her abilities comes in less-than-ideal circumstances—she brings her best friend back from death following an accident, the day after he professed his long-held feelings for her, five days before she’s supposed to move away.
Desperate for answers, and to avoid this new reality between them, Louise escapes to her grandmother’s lush Appalachian orchard. There, she uncovers her family’s hidden history in a tattered journal, stemming back to her brave great-grandmother who illicitly healed Allied soldiers in war-torn France. But just as Louise begins to embrace her unique legacy, she learns that it can also come with a mysterious cost. And with a life hanging in the balance, she’ll be forced to make the most impossible of choices…Spanning eighty years, The Moonlight Healers is a deeply empathetic, heartfelt novel about mothers and daughters, life and death, and the beautiful resilience of love.
THE WOLF TREE by Laura McClosky
VS Note: this one sounds Gothic to me.
Eilean Eadar is a barren, windswept rock best known for the unsolved mystery of the three lighthouse keepers who vanished back in 1919. But when a young man is found dead at the base of that same lighthouse, two detective inspectors are sent from Glasgow to investigate. Georgina “George” Lennox is happy to be back from leave after a devastating accident. That is, until she meets the hostile islanders and their enigmatic priest, who seem determined to thwart their investigation. George’s partner, Richie, just wants to close the case and head home to his family. But he hasn’t heard the wolves howling or seen the dark figures at their window at night. He’s too busy watching George as if waiting for her to break.
LADY GRACE AND HER KNIGHTS: MMF MEDIEVAL ROMANCE by M D Grimm
Two knights are better than one…lady Grace never expected to be kidnapped. Why would she? She’s a duke’s daughter and about to marry her beloved white knight, Prince Isaac. Although Grace manages to escape the bandits… she doesn’t do it alone. A masked man sweeps her off her feet, and from their first encounter, she knows he’s something special. Thankfully, her betrothed is of a similar mind to her own. Prince Isaac is equal parts delighted to be reunited with his bride and intrigued by her rescuer, a courteous, quiet man named Samuel. He and Grace always wanted a special third on their wedding night—and in their marriage bed—and Samuel might be the one they’ve been looking for. They simply need to seduce him into believing it as well. Samuel can’t help but be enraptured by Grace’s beauty and spirit and Isaac’s strength and charm. Hiding behind a mask, he knows they will reject him if they see his devastating scars, but their playful coaxing and suggestive smiles force him to wonder if they are as sincere as they seem. Convincing Samuel to join them might prove to be their greatest challenge yet. Good thing Grace is a woman who gets what she wants, and Isaac has a royal’s stubbornness. Samuel doesn’t stand a chance. Amazon
AMREVET DAYS ONE by Vera Nazarian
Amrevet Days is the Atlantean equivalent of a honeymoon, but taken approximately eight months after the wedding. By custom, the newlyweds must escape to a secret location to enjoy each other.
Now that Gwen is the Imperatris, married to the stunningly handsome Imperator of the most powerful nation on Atlantis, they have the entire planet at their disposal. Come along with the happy couple and experience the joys of physical love on board a luxury flying ship, as they visit the remarkable sites of the planet, explore mysterious ancient landmarks, and learn more about one another. In addition, discover fun revelations and secrets about other favorite characters in The Atlantis Grail universe and what is yet to come. The Atlantis Grail is a YA series, but this novel stands outside the sequence, due to its 18+ subject matter, and is only suitable for older audiences. Note: it is strongly recommended that you read Amrevet Days One only after you’ve read the four books in the original series (Qualify, Compete, Win, Survive), or you’ll miss out on all the delicious slow-burn buildup of their relationship!
THE VISCOUNT ST ALBANS (LOVE IN NETHERFORD BOOK TWO) by Natania Barron
Sense and Sensibility and Vampires – Silas Drake, the Viscount St. Albans, is one of the most desirable bachelors in England: approaching thirty, wealthy, and poised to inherit his father’s seat in Parliament. His aunt, the dowager viscountess, insists he marries well, and soon—or she’ll take matters into her own hands. But his love belongs to Viola Brightwell, who is a commoner of modest means… and a vampire. Newly transformed after the recent battle to save Netherford, Viola rages in a locked room in Silas’s mansion, wrestling with the violent passions of her new affliction. As Silas struggles to balance the demands of his rank with the desires of his heart, he finds himself at the centre of a conspiracy by ancient and terrible powers.
A COURT BRIGHT AND BROKEN (AGE OF FAE ROMANTASY SERIES BOOK ONE) by Amy Patrick
A dangerous bargain. An obsessed prince. A forbidden love that could split the Fae court… and break the world. Thanks to the Fae king’s heartless tithe, my family is starving. If I don’t do something, my war-wounded father and two little sisters won’t last. So I make a desperate deal with our village mother—she’ll save my family, and in return, I’ll attend the royal ball in disguise and perform an unnamed task. She won’t say what it is, but it doesn’t really matter. Whatever it turns out to be, it’s worth it to protect the people I love. All I have to do is get in, do the mysterious deed, and get out without attracting the notice of the cruel royal family. But somehow, I manage to catch the attention of not one, but *both* wicked Fae princes. The Crown Prince acts possessive and won’t let me out of his sight. His growly, bad-tempered brother is another matter. His beautiful exterior is in complete contrast to the darkness inside him, and I have the terrifying feeling he can see right through me. Which is a very bad thing once I learn the task I’m bound to fulfill—or else face unthinkable consequences. If I fail, my family will die. If I succeed… I might not be able to live with myself. AmazonKU
MUSE: FRAGILE WEB THREE by Mychael Black
Treya Fischer finally has everything she’s ever wanted — two guys who adore her, and her dream job as Fragile Web’s lead singer. Now she and her band members have the opportunity of a lifetime — a record deal. But life outside the band is another matter entirely. Determined to rein in her scandalous ways, her parents have enlisted the help of the last man she ever wants to deal with again — her ex. Vampire David Garrison has officially joined the band as their new keyboardist. His partner, Ryan Parrish is their newest roadie. Not only are David and Ryan two of the hottest guys Treya’s ever met, they’re totally into her, as well as one another. They’ll do anything to protect her — especially from her jealous, manipulative, cheating son-of-a-bitch of an ex. There’s nothing they can’t manage, together.
BALANCING ACT: A SMALL TOWN MOTHMAN ROMANCE (TOWERBROOK SERIES BOOK ONE) by Paden
Welcome to Towerbrook, a charming small town with one small detail: Monsters outnumber humans 5 to 1. In this book, you’ll meet Audra, a spirited young woman with dreams of opening her own bakery. But there’s one hurdle in her way: she needs a job. Her luck turns when she lands a waitressing gig at The Pour, where she unexpectedly finds herself smitten with a tall, dark, and delightfully nerdy mothman. There’s only one small problem—this charming creature is adorably awkward and tends to flee right when the going gets good between them. When Audra needs help launching her in-home bakery, this elusive mothman becomes her only hope, with his financial and business services. Soon their budding connection is shadowed by a deeper mystery, as Audra discovers that darkness lurks in Towerbrook, seemingly trailing her every step. Join Audra on a journey of dreams, love, and mystery as she navigates the peculiarities of small-town life and the unexpected twists of her heart. Will she and the mothman find a way to overcome the shadows together? AmazonKU
VAMPIRE BITE by Nikki Grey
A vampire became my protector. The plan was simple: solve the case and collect the money to help my family. But I quickly discover my detective skills are insufficient in this war-torn town. I never thought I’d rely on a vampire for help. But then fate brings Lucas Hollow and me together. He’s the only one who can protect me from bloodthirsty, kidnapping shifters. Lucas is nothing like what I imagined. Despite his long vampire lineage, he’s humble and cares about equality. And he believes we’re fated mates. Our chemistry is undeniable. I could lose myself in his intense gaze. Stay in bed with him until the end of my days…But we can’t. We must overthrow the shifters. During a rescue mission, my latent powers emerge. Which makes me a prime target. Is Lucas and my love strong enough to overcome our enemies? Or will we perish? AmazonKU
BLOODLUST CURSE (CHARLEY UNDERWOOD BOOK THREE) by Luanne Bennett
I’m Charley Underwood. I run the best bar in Crimson, Georgia… when I’m not kicking demons and vampire thugs out of town. A local witch has been murdered. Even worse, it looks like the killer stole her magic, draining it away in a bloody ritual. Who would play with the darkest kind of magic like this? And what are they planning to do with the power they took? When the killer targets my mentor Candy, and the dangerous trove of enchanted objects in her shop, it’s time to gather Crimson’s witches and prepare for war. But as we plan our response, I can’t shake the feeling that the others are hiding something from me. Could these attacks be connected to my mother’s magic? And her mysterious death two years ago? Nothing will stop me from digging up the truth. Because this isn’t just personal. It’s family. AmazonKU AB
A WAR OF THREE KINGS (DYING LANDS BOOK TWO) by Rosa Heart
He stole her heart then broke it with his lies and betrayal. She must choose between forgiveness or leaving him to rot in her father’s prison. Aldrin was revealed to be everything Keira fears from the fae; dangerous, possessive, and toxic enough to steal a human woman. He has been hunting her for decades to keep her as his slave and consort—except, that story makes little sense to Keira. Not when he let her leave him and his realm behind forever. Before Keira can decide if she will allow Aldrin back into her heart and her bed, war arrives at her door. The mad king Finan ravages his own kingdom to get his clutches on Keira and he will stop at no atrocity to repossess her. If he succeeds, it won’t ruin only her life. The North will fall. Her family will be destroyed. Keira’s only protection, the single reason the lords of the North stand with her family against their king, is because she has dedicated herself to the temple. To ravish her would be sacrilege—except, she might want Aldrin to ravish her. As Aldrin fights for Keira’s freedom, like the feral fae he is accused of being, their passionate flame threatens to reignite. If the secret is discovered, it may very well burn them all. AmazonKU
VANILLA GLAZED VALENTINE VENDETTA (MURDER IN THE MIX BOOK 52) by Addison Moore
My name is Lottie Lemon, and I see dead people. Okay, so I rarely see dead people, mostly I see furry creatures of the dearly departed variety, who have come back from the other side to warn me of their previous owner’s impending doom. Valentine’s Day is upon us, and Honey Hollow is gearing up for not one, but two weddings on what promises to be the most romantic day of the year. My sister Meg and Noah’s sister Sam have decided to tie the knot to their respective plus-ones. But when dark secrets begin to surface, we’re not up to our eyeballs in wedding cake, we’re knee-deep in bodies. A double wedding is planned, but before the vows can be exchanged, a double homicide shakes the town to its core. Cupid’s arrow turns lethal, leaving a trail of suspicion and broken hearts in its wake. As the blushing brides prepare for their big day, something ominous overshadows the event, and what should be a celebration of love quickly turns into a deadly game of survival. With a killer lurking in plain sight, I’d better uncover the truth before “I do” becomes “You’re next.” Noah not only has the double homicide to solve, but his mother turns into a project twice as complicated. And Everett? Well, he uncovers a couple of dark secrets potent enough to rip the lid off two different relationships, leaving all of us reeling from the fallout. Here’s hoping love conquers all—or at least survives the reception. Because in Honey Hollow, weddings come with more than just rings and romance… they come with a body count. AmazonKU
MY MIDLIFE MAGIC DAZE (PAGES & POTIONS BOOK ONE) by Jennifer L Hart
How does a woman know who to trust when she can’t remember who she is? My name is Emma. That was the name I was given on the first day I remember. The forty years before that remain secret. My only clue to life before the Pages & Potions bookshop is the scar from a botched C-section. It is probably better that my past remains a mystery. Still, I crave answers. Who hurt me? Are people searching for me? What happened to the baby I was carrying? And why can I see the ghost of the customer who died last week?
AS THE CROW DIES (MOONLIT MONSTERS) (MISTY HOLLOW BOOK EIGHT) by J R Rain and H P Mallory
Charlie: Things in Misty Hollow are bad. So bad, in fact, that we’ve left the Hollow to seek shelter from Swamp Thing in the freezing cold of the Faerie land of Winter. Now, you might wonder why we’re seeking refuge in Winter, which is currently ruled by the evil would-be queen, Janara, and you’d be right to ask. Unfortunately, Fox Aspen, otherwise known as Prince Reynard of the Autumn Court, was nearly fatally wounded by Swamp Thing. In his weakened state, the only portal he could open was to Winter. So, here we are. If I hoped being in Faerie would somehow help Fox heal, that’s simply wishful thinking. The truth is, Fox’s condition is worsening before my eyes. As someone who works on healing others, I feel utterly helpless because I can’t seem to do anything to help him. Not only that, but I’m painfully aware that my feelings for him run deeper than I realized. That’s a difficult reality to face—not only because I don’t know if Fox will survive, but also because I’m breaking the heart of another man—my best friend, Thorn. But matters of the heart will have to wait, because soon we find ourselves prisoners of the enemy in an enemy land, and Fox is our only hope for escape to the safety of Haven Hollow. I can only hope we make it. AmazonKU AB
DEATH BOUND SOULSWORN CHRONICLES BOOK ONE) by Meg Halcyon
The dead whisper her name. The living will learn to fear it. Elara was nothing—just a servant lost in the frozen crypts of Icespire, cursed by royalty and abandoned by her kingdom. But when fire rained from the sky, turning her icy prison into a graveyard, she emerged from the ashes—scarred, stolen magic humming beneath her skin, and hungry for vengeance. Now, hidden behind the mask of the princess she once served, Elara is trapped in the gilded cage of Emberfall’s court as the king’s seventh wife. Here, smiles are sharper than blades, secrets bleed like wounds, and every heartbeat risks exposure. Her stolen ice magic is her only weapon—and her greatest curse. But nothing is more dangerous than him. The Dragon King. A villain carved from flame and fury, whose molten gaze sees through her lies and whose obsession threatens to consume her whole. His interest isn’t just dangerous—it’s lethal. Because he’s not just her enemy. He’s the temptation that could ruin her. And while Rhydian, her loyal guard, shields her from daggers in the dark, it’s his forbidden devotion that slices deepest. His loyalty is a fragile line Elara can’t afford to cross—especially when her heart keeps daring to betray her. In a world where love is a liability, trust is treason, and power demands sacrifice, Elara didn’t claw her way back from death to bow. She rose to set kingdoms on fire. AmazonKU
VALENTINE’S WITH A VAMPIRE (EVERSHIFT HAVEN BOOK FIVE) by Aurelia Skye
I, Declan Stewart, am an ex-military florist with a broken-down van, a town that won’t let me leave, and a glowing lantern that insists I’m fated for love—specifically with the town’s most alluring (and infuriating) vampire. Delivering Valentine’s bouquets wasn’t supposed to involve accidentally driving into a magical town, losing all cell service, and being told my van won’t start again until a town festival decides my fate. Evershift Haven is a place where heart-shaped leaves fall from the sky, ghosts serve tea, and a glowing lantern follows me around like a clingy matchmaker. But none of that is half as unsettling as Vandria St. John—the sharp-tongued, wickedly beautiful vampire bookstore owner, who delights in toying with me. She swears the town’s magic is real. I swear I’m leaving the second my van is fixed, but as the days pass, I start getting tangled in the town’s charms, and Vandria’s. Between scavenger hunts, enchanted chocolates, and a suspiciously invested group of small-town magical meddlers, I realize I might be falling for the very thing I swore I wouldn’t. The real question is, when the festival ends, will I actually want to go? AmazonKU
HE WHO SERVES by Miko Sage
Gaius has been chosen for marriage. By a goddess. The ordinary foot soldier is thrown into the unknown as he navigates his relationship to the terrifyingly alluring Iren. As their relationship blossoms, a growing force of opposition challenges Iren’s rule, both inside and outside of her queendom, threatening their happiness. Iren will change the world. Gaius is determined to make sure it’s for the better in this steamy fantasy romance between a goddess and her good-natured human lover. AmazonKU
PRIMAL TERRITORY (DARK SEASON BOOK TWO) by Adrian Blue
Lorna has tracked and studied wolves all over the world. But this trip is different. This time she is the one being tracked. The one being studied. Something massive and savage has claimed this territory, and tonight it will claim her. AmazonKU
DEADLY PANTHER’S FAKE FIANCEE (COMPANY 417 SHIFTERS SERIES BOOK 50) by Amelia Wilson
KATRINA – “Since I moved in, I can’t get the image of this incredibly attractive fireman out of my mind. Now he wants me to pretend I’m his fiancé!” Isaac is a very sexy man. He’s a sexy fireman, maybe the sexiest fireman ever. My neighbor is everything a girl could possibly want. I admit I spend a lot of time staring at him from my bedroom window. Of course, I’m starting my career. And he can have any girl he wants. Why would a perfect older man want a girl like me? But he needs my help. His parents are trying to fix him up with someone he doesn’t want. And even if I’m just going to pretend to be his fiancé, that’s better than nothing. Right? What Katrina doesn’t know is that Isaac isn’t just a sexy fireman, and his parents don’t just want their son married. He’s a panther shifter, and he’s the crown prince. They want him married to a princess, and the longer he waits to get married, the riskier things get for his family’s control of the royal house. She’s in for a lot more drama than a fake engagement; that’s for sure! AmazonKU
ALPHA’S VOW (COPPER CANYON SHIFTERS BOOK THREE) by Delta James
Sable Morse barely escapes a massacre that wipes out her pack, her heart shattered and her soul burning for revenge. Alone in the Montana wilderness, she rebuilds her life, training wild mustangs and fighting her way through the barrel racing circuit, each victory bringing her closer to the men who destroyed her world. Bryce Savage has everything—fame as a champion bronc rider and a legacy to uphold at Copper Canyon Ranch. But when he crosses paths with Sable at the National Finals in Las Vegas, everything changes. A single night of raw passion ends with Bryce doing the unthinkable—marking her as his fated mate. But Sable’s past won’t stay buried. The men who killed her pack are watching, waiting for the right moment to strike again. Sable has a choice to make—hold onto the pain that has defined her for so long, or embrace the mate who challenges her to fight for more than vengeance. AmazonKU
MY FATED BIGFOOT HERO: SINGLE DAD MONSTER ROMANCE (FABLEWOOD MONSTER MATES BOOK THREE) by Leela Ash
One minute I’m a barista with commitment issues, the next I’m tangled in thorny vines in a hidden monster town. And who comes to my rescue? Only the hottest sasquatch chief I’ve ever laid eyes on. (Okay, the only sasquatch chief I’ve ever laid eyes on, but still…) Did I mention he’s eight feet tall, deliciously muscular under all that fur, and a single dad? The electricity between us is impossible to ignore. Too bad half the town still seems to want all humans gone. Everyone says I’m too much – too loud, too chaotic, too everything. But for the first time, I’ve found somewhere I might belong. Now the town elders want all humans banished, the children are planning something behind those makeshift curtains, and I’m pretty sure I just caught my cat making out with the chief’s prize hunter. Will it all work out for me, or is this just going to be another in a long line of “Mia catastrophes? One thing is for sure, I am more “all in” than at any time in my life… if this is the end, at least it’s been one h@ll of an adventure. AmazonKU
BOUND TO FOUR ALPHAS (SILVERTHORN ALPHAS BOOK ONE) by Mia Wolf
I’m forced into a mate bond with four Alphas, and then they knock me up…I’m not just an outcast and a misfit. No, even among Omegas, I’m the lowest of the lowest. The village elders bind me in chains and sacrifice me, leaving me to the mercy of the wild beasts. That’s when four Alphas find me and decide that I’m theirs to own. My plus-size body and hidden witchcraft have always made me an easy target for bullies. The Alphas find me chained and shivering, with nothing to protect myself. They circle me like predators, each staking their claim. When I resist, I’m overpowered, and I have no choice but to submit. I’m bound to them, but they have no intention of simply using or discarding me. They see that I’m no ordinary Omega, that magic pulses in my veins. They get increasingly protective and possessive of me, wanting to kill anyone who comes close. But when the bonding rituals and their Alpha knots leave my innocent body pregnant…Can we be a little family together? AmazonKU
ENCHANTING THE ALPHA (MYSTIC HOLLOW BOOK ONE) by Milly Taiden
When curvy witch Romi Weir buys the beloved Witch’s Brew Café in her enchanted hometown of Mystic Hollow, she’s ready to whip up some magic and mend the rift between witches and shifters. What she doesn’t expect is a side order of sabotage—or a cool, mouth-watering wolf shifter whose protective nature has Romi weak at the knees! Xabir Lupo is no stranger to handling corporate threats, but when an explosive dark curse nearly takes down Romi, his fierce loyalty ignites a passion neither can ignore. As Romi’s café turns into a battleground of wild magic and sabotage, Xabir has his hands full with a fiery witch who’s as stubborn as she is sweet, and enemies who want to destroy everything she’s built. Between steamy kitchen showdowns, daring duels against dark magic, and community chaos at the Mystic Market Food Fair, Romi finds herself falling hard for the alpha who not only defends her but makes her believe in a future filled with unity and love. Can a fearless witch and a protective wolf shifter transform rivalry into romance—and just how many magical disasters can one café handle before these two admit they’re perfect for each other? AmazonKU
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