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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I MARRIED AMRETH by Regine Abel
When Ciara attends the Intergalactic Medicine Symposium, the last thing she expects is to run into Kayog, an infallible empathic matchmaker, who declares he knows who her soulmate is. Her excitement at the prospect of meeting Amreth, a magnificent and powerful Obosian Hell Lord, is crushed when a pirate attack results in her near-death and abduction. After years of loneliness as a Warden on the prison planet Molvi, Amreth is elated when Kayog informs him he found his soulmate. Devastated to hear she’s been abducted, and even though he’s never met her, he doesn’t hesitate to go rescue his Ciara. Kayog is never wrong. But once he tracks down the kidnappers and connects with his mate, Amreth realizes that nothing is ever as it seems. As tragic events unfold, will Amreth and Ciara’s efforts help save an entire species from extinction, or will they also fall to the evil external forces threatening them? AmazonKU
I GOT ABDUCTED BY ALIENS AND NOW I’M TRAPPED IN A ROM-COM by Kimberley Lemming
Dorothy Valentine is close to getting her PhD in wildlife biology when she’s attacked by a lion. On the bright side, she’s saved! On the not-so-bright side, it’s because they’re abducted by aliens. In her scramble to escape, Dory and the lion commandeer an escape pod and crash-land on an alien planet that has…dinosaurs? Dory and her new lion bestie, Toto, are saved in the nick of time by a mysterious and sexy alien, Sol. On their new adventure, they team up with the equally hot, equally dangerous Lok, who may or may not be a war criminal. Whether it be trauma, fate, or intrigue, Dory can’t resist the attraction that’s developing in their trio….As this ragtag group of misfits explore their new planet, Dory learns more about how and why they’ve all ended up together, battles more prehistoric creatures than she imagined (she imagined…zero), and questions if she even wants to go back home to Earth in this hilarious and steamy alien romance adventure comedy romp.
DRANI (MATES OF THE MYLOS BOOK FIVE) by Leona Windwalker
VS Note: MM SFR. There seem to be two different covers depending on the ebook platform.
Korah – Korah and Oshar. Oshar and Korah.Almost since birth, we have been inseparable friends. When Oshar decided he wished to leave his family’s farm and depart Sanguinis altogether, there was no question that I would follow him. When I decided it was best to embrace the Mylos heritage of our fathers and join the Fleet, there was no question that he would also join. Mates were the farthest thing from our minds – we were eager to experience the wonders of the universe. Chris –
So I’m a hopeless romantic who spends far too much time devouring romance novels, watching the Hallmark Channel and Netflix, and writing stories on AO3 featuring aliens and guys who look suspiciously like the dude I see in the mirror every morning. Stories I knew would land me in hot water if my father ever found out and thanks to my latest stepmom snooping, that ship has now sailed. It doesn’t matter that I’ve never even gone out on a date with a human, nor so much as met up for a coffee as friends with one of the real aliens present on our planet. I’m in water so hot …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)
ALIEN ON THE MOON (SCIFI ALIEN CURVY GIRL ROMANCE) (THRYAL MATES BOOK THREE) by Celia Kyle
This scientist didn’t believe in destiny. But the stars disagreed. When Elena packed up her Earth life to join her sister on the alien planet Thryal, she expected some culture shock. But these aliens treated her like she still believed in flat planets and magic potions! When a crisis hits Thryal’s moon colony, suddenly her “primitive” Earth perspective doesn’t seem so worthless. Now she’s stuck on a failing agricultural station with Rylan, the frustratingly brilliant—and gorgeous—alien lead scientist who actually listens to her ideas. She thought she came to Thryal to be closer to her sister. Turns out, the universe had a different hypothesis about where she belonged! But when their success draws them back to the capital, can their budding relationship survive the spotlight of Thryal’s scientific elite? Or will Elena’s fears send this experiment in love crashing back to Earth?
HOVERBALLERINO (VIRASANA EMPIRE: DR LAURENT BOOK THREE) by Beryll Brackhaus and Osiris Brackhaus
VS Note: MM SFR.
Back on his home planet, Floor, Rene has settled into a cosy topside job as a barista, serving tea and cake to hone his social skills. Hoping for some quiet time to finalise his decision to become a travelling agent of the Circle, Rene finds himself entangled in the glitzy world of celebrity hoverball players in an unexpectedly personal way. Kidnappings, crushed career dreams, evil spirits, and rituals gone confoundingly awry will require all his cunning to figure out. Fascinating mysteries aren’t just found among the stars; sometimes, they are right on your doorstep – both the mysteries and the stars, in this case. With a bit of luck and courage, he might even find the love of his life.
ECHOES OF FIRE (DRAKARN MATES BOOK TWO) by Kate Rudolph
On Volcaryth, love isn’t whispered. It’s carved in blood and scales. Orla never asked to become an alien city’s most wanted human. As an environmental scientist, her only crime is curiosity—until she stumbles into a sacred Drakarn ritual and unleashes chaos. Now, bound to Rath, a warrior with smoldering scales and a claim that shakes her to the core, she’s trapped in a deadly game. His people see her as a threat. He claims her as his own. Rath’s obsession is absolute. From the moment he tasted her scent—sun-baked sandstone and stormfire—she became his heart’s flame. But claiming her is a risk that could shatter his honor, his clan, and his life. The Forge Temple demands her death, and to save her, Rath must stake everything in the brutal trials of the River’s Run Festival, where serpents of lava and schemes of power coil together. The price of survival is trust. The cost of freedom is surrender. And in the burning heart of Scalvaris, love will demand a sacrifice that could consume them both. AmazonKU
HIS IMPERFECT ALIEN: A HEART BOND BOOK by Susanna Eastman
She never expected to find love—especially with an Earthing…Newlywed Sia knows little about the world she now calls home. As an alien from a distant planet, she’s struggling to fit in and how to be a good Earth wife. And that’s all she wants—to be the best wife to her new husband, Jake. When Valentine’s Day arrives—her first—she has no idea what to do to make the day truly special for Jake. After a number of blunders, she worries she’ll never get it right. And she fears everyone, including her sweet husband, will always consider her an outsider. Will love help her find the answers she needs on Valentine’s Day? Amazon
HER ALIEN LABORATORY TUTOR (ALIEN LAB LOVE EXPERIMENT SERIES BOOK NINE) by G R Stellar
Twenty years after the Visitors arrive on Earth, they’re in big trouble. The Earth is hospitable and welcoming to them but the female aliens are dying off at an alarming rate. The Alien Laboratory Breeding Department is on the job and calling all human women. If you have a healthy womb, why not do your part and help the Visitors? I guess I fantasize about Caleb from the day I start at the laboratory. The laboratory for alien breeding. How can I avoid it? He’s the most perfect man with a perfect, muscular body. Since all Crendirians walk around without clothes, I’ve seen everything there is to see about that perfect body. And he’s the one tutoring me during my medical internship here.
So all my fantasies are getting more and more intense. But Caleb is my instructor, and we have important work to do to try to save all of the female Crendirians from extinction. Why in the world would he bother with a human girl like me? AmazonKU
MY DATE WITH AN UNIDENTIFIED FLYING OBJECT by Luna Cantrip
VS Note: No blurb about the story itself.
MY ALIEN DRAGON BABY DADDY: THE DRAGON SPACE ODYSSEY by Krysti Kash and Kenya Goree-BellInterplanetary war has left Io’s female population barren. Left with no other choice Dragone warriors must to go back to the forsaken primitive planet Earth. Eons ago the Dragone visited, mated and perished at the hand of the violent species.Now they must find among females who can carry the Dragone lineage so that their own can continue. Hardened alpha dragon shifters meet their match among the stars when the humans they thought to conquer slay them with intergalactic delight. Let the fun begin…Ever – I was looking forward to movie night with my girls. I definitely did not expect to wake up to a mother-bleeping-giant with scales and wings breaking into my townhouse and trying to snatch me up. Nor have his pet dragon rip my fricking house apart when I got away! We aren’t going to talk about the ship and what happened — okkk but he was hella fine. I just know I woke up super pregnant and now wingboy is my baby daddy and I hate him and and my babies, yes plural have wings! Also, the dragon was NOT a pet! C’Hakka – My planet is dying. I had no choice. The primitive calls me a monster but weeps so sweetly for me when it counts. I will do anything for the future of my planet and the legacy of my kingdom even if it means mating with this hellion. I won’t let her demands shake me. I won’t let her cries melt me no matter how sweet. No matter what, I won’t let her making all the dreams I hold dear come true shake my resolve. Her kind is here for one purpose and it has nothing to do with love. AmazonKU
KNOT ADVISED: BITE OR FLIGHT SWEET OMEGAVERSE by
NAGA GENERAL’S MATE (NAGS OF NIRUM BOOK TWO) by Celia Kyle and Anne Hale
MATCHED WITH MY ALIEN BOSS (ALIEN MATES) by Sienna Sway
UZAR (PROTECTORATE WARRIORS ALIEN FATED MATES BOOK FOUR) by Rayne Reilly
BEYOND REALITY’S EDGE VOLUME FIVE by B A Chapman
CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE HOT KIND by Athena Storm
CHARMED BY THE ALIEN WARRIOR (SPIRIT MATES OF THE LAEDIRIIAN EXILES BOOK TWO) by Michelle Nova
SHIPPED (SMALL TALES OF THE IMPERIUM by S R GriffithAfter being jettisoned to an empty planet, another ship lands and it’s him. His rut is completely in control and I’m his prey. He’s risked it all just to have me, and there’s no way I can outrun an alien.
I shouldn’t want it, but I do. I want all the pain and pleasure he can give me, even if it’s for a few days. What if it’s not only for a few days? What if it’s forever? AmazonKU
WHISPERS & WARRIORS: A DYSTOPIAN rh (AFTER NOOK TWO) by Lexi Ostrow
K8 (THE EIGHTH SEPCIES BOOK THREE) by Linda Mooney
GLITCH (A CRASHLAND COLONY ROMANCE) by Leslie ChaseI don’t need an alien breathing down my neck while I work, no matter how attractive he is. His broad chest, muscular arms, and wicked smile don’t change anything. Nope. Not one bit. Karnac’s smoldering gaze might melt steel, but he’s still a Prytheen warrior, one of the pirates who attacked our ship and stranded us all on Crashland. I can’t overlook that, not even if Glitch, my static-eyed hologram companion, seems determined to push us together. Can I? AmazonKU
THE ASSASSIN’S GUIDE TO FALLING IN LOVE (THE LADIES LEAGUE BOOK ONE) by Sorcha Mowbray
An assassin and her mark might find love amidst the turmoil of a technology war between steam and electricity if they can learn to trust each other…Louisa Stanton, madame and assassin, has another assignment to eliminate an enemy of the Crown. Normally she does her duty without asking too many questions, but something about this assignment has her hesitating. And it’s not just the blue-grey gaze of the handsome lord she was sent to kill. John Griffin, the Earl of Melton, can imagine more than one reason an assassin is standing in his house with a blade pressed to his neck. Too bad he has no intention of dying. Not even at the hands of the darkly sensual assassin sent to kill him. When he convinces her to help him find who ordered his death, nothing about their alliance goes as planned. Not when his mother mistakes his would-be-killer for his fiancé, and not when they steam up the sheets. The question is, can they discover who is behind his kill order before everything falls apart in a tangle of secrets and lies? Amazon Kobo
ALIEN WARRIORS III: WAR BRIDES by Kaitlyn O’Cconnor
Brought out of their hiber sleep pods by an emergency when they were barely halfway to their target planet, Captain Sylvie had no notion that every careful decision she made to protect their colony group was just leading them deeper into trouble. Until they were captured by the barbaric madrone warriors. They weren’t just caught between the madrone warriors and the lizard men of the delizo Empire. Sylvie wasn’t. She was caught between warring tribes of the madrone–between the delizo plan to sell them as sex slaves, and War Chief Torr and War Chief Kai’s determination to claim Sylvie for themselves.
Amazon Apple Books NOTE: Not on Kobo yet the day I checked
CAMRON: A BADARI WARRIORS SCIFI ROMANCE NOVEL (SECTORS NEW ALLIES SERIES BOOK 7)
Dr. Gemma Madarian is far from her home in the human Sectors, kidnapped along with hundreds of other humans to be used for horrifying experiments conducted on a remote planet by alien scientists. She and another prisoner, Camron of the Badari, are the only survivors of a deadly crash landing. She’s paired up with the genetically engineered soldier by their mutual enemies and sent fleeing through rough country, hunted for pleasure by an enemy officer and his ferocious trackers. The enemy wants a triumphant kill. Gemma and Camron want to survive. Camron never dreamt of having a mate but Gemma shatters his preconceptions and makes him desperate to do everything in his power to save her life and claim her for his. There’s no help or refuge to be had in the desert where they’re fleeing for their lives. Or is there? Will Camron and Gemma live to fight another day and explore the growing attraction between them, or will ancient secrets and bitter rivalries end their bid for freedom?
DARK REBEL’S MYSTERY (CHILDREN OF THE GODS PARANORMAL ROMANCE BOOK 92) by I T Lucas
Some warriors are born. Others are chosen by fate and forged by circumstances. In the mountains of Kurdistan, a mysterious woman fights for freedom while her own past remains locked away. Stay tuned as the truth about Kyra’s disappearance begins to unravel. AmazonKU
DEPTHS OF DESIRE: VAMPIRE MAFIA ROMANTASY NOVEL (THE EMERALD DAGGER MAFIA SERIES BOOK THREE) by A X Ballentyne
Trusting the wrong person could cost me everything. I’m on the run, determined to avoid the same fate as my two best friends, who married into a powerful Mafia family. I book passage on a containership leaving Italy, bound for the new world, hoping to disappear and start over. I’ve saved up for years, prepared to change my name and vanish. But my plan shatters when I discover Niccolo Valdici on board. He’s making a deal that goes horribly wrong. They kill Nico—or so I think—until he gets up and slaughters them all. Nico isn’t just Mafia; he’s a vampire. Now, I’m running from both my family and Nico, but he tracks me down with an ultimatum: marry him, and he’ll help me live the life I want, or refuse, and he’ll kill me. I’m caught between terror and temptation, but before I can decide, someone tries to kidnap me—and Nico saves my life. My father’s murder changes everything. Suddenly, I’m in charge of the family business, forced to navigate a deadly world of betrayal and bloodshed. Nico is controlling, dangerously seductive, and possibly my only ally. But can I trust him? Or was he behind my father’s death all along? With enemies closing in, I must find the truth before it’s too late…even if it means making a deal with the devil himself. AmazonKU
KISSED BY LOKI (BROODS OF FENRIR BOOK THREE) by Coral Alejandra Moore
This wasn’t supposed to happen to her, not after her mate died. When a friend calls Disa for help, she travels to Denver in hopes of saving lives. Erik balances on the edge of frenzy following his mate’s descent into a coma, and if he succumbs to his rage, those linked with him won’t be far behind. Disa doesn’t expect to be sent on diplomatic meetings with unknown shifters when she arrives, but they could hold the only key to saving the entire pack. She definitely doesn’t expect to find one of the new shifters irresistible, but from the moment he walks into the room, he’s a distraction she can’t afford. Despite the annoying attraction, it can’t work—they live thousands of miles apart, and he’s not even a wolf. Try as she might to stay focused on her task, she keeps coming back to the way he looks at her. He wants more, and he’s not the only one. Kissed by Loki is the conclusion of a paranormal romance saga with the sizzling attraction of fated mates, the tension of forced proximity, and the warmth of found family.
Amazon Apple Books NOTE: Not on Kobo yet the day I checked.
UNDEAD NO MORE (DEATH AND OTHER COMPLICATIONS BOOK ONE) by Rachel Ford
VS Note: FF PNR.
Crime pays, but not very well. If it did, maybe I wouldn’t be here, now – witness to a murder that I can’t report, and hunted by the killer but unable to go to the police without copping to a few counts of B & E in the process. But, it’s worse than breaking and entering. In a world where being dead already stacks the system against you, a zombie like me admitting to being anywhere near the scene of the crime? A sure way to end up taking the fall, and spending the rest of my undead life behind bars.
Fortunately, there are always unofficial channels. People more or less on the right side of the law, but not quite so particular about the details as the police. Unfortunately, the specific channel I have in mind is my ex. And the way things ended, she may turn me in just out of spite. If she doesn’t murder me herself. AmazonKU
BULLY ALPHA’S PREGNANT MATE (STARFIRE HOLLOW ALPHAS BOOK TWO) by Lyra Atlas
I’m forced to marry the bully of my youth. My family owes the pack money. They offer me as the new Alpha’s bride to pay them back. The Alpha agrees because he needs an arranged marriage to secure his position. He used to torment me. Now all I can do is become his forced bride and carry his baby.
I never fit in. I was always the bookish introvert who got bullied and mocked. I returned to my hometown to pick up my life and fulfill my duties to the pack. If I’d known he’d be the new Alpha, I would have stayed away. And if I’d known I’d be forced to marry him, I would have run to the ends of the world. He tells me I have no choice but to be his mate, or he’ll get my family shunned. But I’m a big girl now. I’m no longer the quiet nerd he used to push around. And yet late at night in his bed, he reduces me to the vulnerable, helpless girl I once was. And as shame floods me once again, he makes me his and uses me for his own purposes. Can my bully Alpha be the baby daddy I dream of? AmazonKU
WINTER’S WARDEN (WINTER WITCH BOOK FOUR) by Lissa Bilyk
When Tally’s shapeshifting companion Ash falls gravely ill and his connection to the physical world untethers, even her bone witch magic cannot save him. Desperate to stop him from fading away completely, she must ally with her treacherous sister, Danica, on her own path to redemption. But can she be trusted? Tally and the gang—including the Commander of the winter witch army, beguiling yet standoffish Soren—venture into the mysterious Autumn Court, the gateway to the forgotten realm of Winterhaven, where Ash’s cure may lie. But while trying to sneak past Autumn’s defences, they are ambushed and imprisoned by three cold-hearted princes of Autumn. In a cruel feat of entertainment, they are thrown into an arena to fight to the death, and Tally is forced to use her magic at the whims of Prince Gaelen, who appears to have taken a special interest in her. With time running out, Tally must find a way to outsmart her enemies, reclaim her power, and unlock the secrets of two ancient kingdoms, before she loses everyone she loves, forever. AmazonKU
TROUBLED WATERS (AN ENCHANTED WATERS MYSTERY BOOK NINE) by Jenna St James and Stephanie Damore
When Isla’s grandmother goes on her first date since moving to the Bermuda Triangle, Isla has reservations. After all, Nana didn’t even run a background check on the guy! But when a glowing Nana returns from the date, Isla reluctantly agrees maybe it’s a good thing. So imagine her surprise when she and Nana go to the man’s house…only to discover him crumpled on the floor! Who would want to hurt the elderly fairy? When Isla and Jace dig deeper into the man’s life, they realize quite a few people may want to silence him. Can Isla, Jace, and Glo figure out who the killer is before they set their deadly sights on Nana? AmazonKU
TAKE TWO: MM PNR (VALLEYWOOD SERIES SEASON THREE) by Trisha Linde and Colbie Dunbar
There’s never been a better time to make a second first impression. Phobos has always played the role of son, brother, friend—not to mention god—but just when he finally thought he’d found his place in the world, it all came crashing down around him. Now he is nothing more than a heartbroken has-been, rebuilding his life from scratch. If only he can set his ego aside and accept a little help. Omega wolf shifter Declan moved to Valleywood with the intention of carving out a life of his own. He opened a bar, made new friends, living the life he’d always dreamed of, but he can never truly outrun his past. His father is pack Alpha, and it was always expected that Declan would make a politically beneficial match for the good of the pack, but is it so wrong for him to want more—maybe even love? When Phobos wanders into Declan’s bar, though, it is anything but love at first sight. They clash in the worst way, and it would be ideal if they never had to see each other again. Too bad fate has decided they’re perfect for each other. AmazonKU
A FIRST FOR THE PLAYBOY DRAGON (MYSTERIES OF DRAGON’S IALDN BOOK SEVEN) by Serena Meadows
She’s on a mission to save her brother. He’s sworn to protect the island. Falling in love was never part of the plan. Harrison Parker has it all—a thriving security business, undeniable charm, and the carefree lifestyle of a dragon shifter who refuses to settle down. But when Juliet stumbles into his world, his life is turned upside down. Drawn to her innocence and strength, he tries to resist the magnetic pull of the island’s magic—and her. Juliet has endured more than her share of struggles, but nothing could prepare her for this. To save her brother, she must spy on the very man who saves her life and awakens her heart. Torn between loyalty to her family and the undeniable connection with Harrison, she faces an impossible choice. As secrets unravel and danger escalates, Harrison and Juliet must confront their pasts, their enemies, and the magic of the island itself. But when betrayal threatens to destroy everything, can love rise from the ashes? AmazonKU
HEIRS AND SPARES (AMYTHYST’S WAND SHOP MYSTERIES BOOK 14) by Laura Greenwood and Arizona Tape
Is being the heir to a witch coven something to murder for? Amy and Ambrose are pulled into a case that hits a little close to home. A witch heir to a coven line has been murdered and it is causing chaos. The more suspects and witnesses they interview, the more it becomes clear that nobody cares about her death. Everyone just wants to know who will replace her. Can Amy and Ambrose find out who killed the heir? Heirs And Spares is book fourteen of Amethyst’s Wand Shop Mysteries, an urban fantasy murder mystery series featuring a quirky witch, a serious detective, a slow burn m/f romantic subplot and a standalone crime.
SWEET NIGHTMARES 5: KISS OF WRATH ANDF MAGIC by Sophie Stern
The vampires have destroyed my dreams, but they haven’t taken everything. I don’t know how I got to Songhaven. I woke up here a year ago filled with angst and loss and a new thirst for blood.The vampires who fill the town are like me: wanderers, lost. Of course, Songhaven also has vampires who live here because they want to be alone, to stay away from the outside world. I think I’m learning to acclimate in this town, but then a stranger enters the scene. That’s when everything changes. Gerald is tall. Handsome. Wild. And he thinks he knows who I was before. Will he help me, though? And is the one who turned me into a monster before abandoning me? Sweet Nightmares 5: Kiss of Wrath and Magic is the fifth book in the Sweet Nightmares series and should be read in order. Amazon
ALPHA BEAR ACCOUNTANT: ALPHA/OMEGA MM MPREG ROMANCE (SHIFTERS FOR HIRE BOOK TWO) by Lorelai M Hart and Aria Grace
Shifter For Hire is more than a side gig. When my brother up and walks away from the family business, I do what every good son does— I leave a job I love, a community I thrive in, and a rent controlled apartment to move back to Oak Grove and take his place. I might not know a lot about plumbing, but it’s me or no one. Nothing about the situation is ideal, but what other choice do I have? It might not be my passion, but it has been in the family for three generations and supports a lot of people. One week in and I see why he left. My brother had managed to mess up the books to the point where I couldn’t make heads nor tails of them. And worse than that… the IRS decides to audit us. I need help, the help of a professional. If I don’t get this straightened out soon, the fines are going to bankrupt the company and possibly put my brother behind bars. He probably deserves it, but the rest of my family doesn’t. It’s time to call Alpha for Hire. AmazonKU
HOWL YOU DOIN’? (SALTWATER GROVE ROMANCES) by Milly Taiden
Fiona Ashwood is done with disasters — especially the romantic kind. Moving to the supernatural town of Saltwater Grove was supposed to be her fresh start, not an invitation to land in the middle of a pack war. But when she takes a job running the Eclipsed Moon community center, she quickly realizes two things: 1. The center is a mess. 2. Its grumpy, growly, and devastatingly hot shifter, Caleb Rivers, is even messier. Caleb doesn’t trust outsiders, and he sure as hell doesn’t trust a fire witch waltzing into his pack’s territory, no matter how competent — or how tempting — she is. But with the ruthless Nightfang pack threatening everything he holds dear, he doesn’t have time to be distracted by her sharp tongue and the way she somehow smells like cinnamon and trouble. But trouble has already arrived. And when Fiona proves she’s more than just a pretty face with a little firepower…she’s a force to be reckoned with—Caleb starts seeing her as something far more dangerous. His mate. With a rival pack closing in and sparks flying between them (literally), Caleb and Fiona will have to decide: can they trust each other enough to fight side by side? Or will their differences—and their undeniable attraction—burn them both to the ground? AmazonKU
CURSED (THE MARK OFTHE ICARUSBOOK ONE) by Starla Night
“My destiny is to end your curse.” I wash up on the forbidden shores of Ikaria, home to the winged men with amber skin and white crescent moons on their foreheads. One man has deep scars between his shoulders where his feathers were torn out. Hatred burns in his mesmerizing golden eyes. “A human couldn’t possibly end our curse,” he scoffs, but he desperately needs me, and the intertwining of our fates only makes his rage burn hotter. As he flies me up to the spires of his mist-shrouded home, I catch a glimpse of the distant temple and hear words that only I can hear. “At last…”
THE FOX AND THE FALCON (NO OTHER GODS BOOK TWO) by Piper CJ
The apocalypse begins with love and a lie…Marlow has spent most of her life believing the shadowy demon she loves isn’t real. Not only is he the living, breathing Prince of Hell, but he is now in serious danger. Their reunion is cut short as Caliban remains in a vicious battle with a Phoenician goddess after Marlow’s escape. To save him, Marlow must venture into her ancestors’ domain for help—the Norse Pantheon—where shared blood is no guarantee of an alliance and the line between gods and beasts blurs. Major players from even more realms team up in the ever-growing war between Heaven and Hell, and it will be up to Marlow to determine friend from foe to get Caliban back and save her world as she knows it. No one said the games of gods would be easy, but Marlow is prepared to sacrifice everything to save the one she loves.
BUT NOT TOO BOLD by Hache Pueyo
he Shape of Water meets Mexican Gothic in this sapphic monster romance novella wrapped in gothic fantasy trappings – The old keeper of the keys is dead, and the creature who ate her is the volatile Lady of the Capricious House—Anatema, an enormous humanoid spider with a taste for laudanum and human brides.Dália, the old keeper’s protégée, must take up her duties, locking and unlocking the little drawers in which Anatema keeps her memories. And if she can unravel the crime that led to her predecessor’s execution, Dália might just be able to survive long enough to grow into her new role. But there’s a gaping hole in Dália’s plan that she refuses to see: Anatema cannot resist a beautiful woman, and she eventually devours every single bride that crosses her path.
AWKWARD DATE WITH A WICKED ORC by Michele Mills
My screwball younger sister sets me up on an epic blind date with a dirty talking orc. Wherein everything goes wrong that could possibly go wrong and I suffer through a series of humiliations and yet, this guy…*fanning myself* I’m blushing. In the end I admit it might’ve been the best date of my life. But should a single mom with two rowdy, school age children and a busy, small-town bakery spend her valuable time dating a hot-as-sin, wicked orc? Maybe. Maybe not? When I finally return for a second date Urdan Overthrow slams the door shut in my face. Apparently, orcs claim their brides during the dark of winter, therefore he wants nothing to do with me until he can remain civil again. Maybe civility is the last thing I want from this orc. AmazonKU
EMBRACING MY GUARDIAN DEMON: A MONSTER BRIDES ROMANCEby Roslyn St Clair
Meet Rutledge: he’s tall, dark, devastating, and deadly. He’s also one of the finest punisher demons in Hell. Partial to red snakeskin cowboy boots, peach wine coolers, and nachos, his dreams for the future center around buying a ranch so he can cuddle adorable lambs. When he’s told to guard Sarah because she’s the thirty-sixth in line to inherit the throne of Hell (once Abbadon steals it from The Devil, that is), his life devolves. Or evolves. It’s hard to tell which. Saving Thirty-Six from her own worst instincts isn’t a job he wants. In fact, it’s sure to lead to his demise. Frankly, he’s livid—until she sees him, and everything changes. Sarah’s life hasn’t been easy, but there have been a lot of highlights. For one thing, she’s getting closer to her dream of buying a bakery in downtown Chapel Hill. She has plans, big ones, but when a six-foot-seven hunk of hot demon appears in her kitchen, he’s enough to distract her from her baking. Special cuddle time has never looked so good, except banging him into next December fast becomes less important than helping him out of the fix he’s in. While he’s busy saving her, she’s going to have to figure out how to save him. From mess to marital bed won’t be easy, but luckily both of them are up for the challenge. AmazonKU
UPON A STARLIT TIDE by Kell Woods
Saint-Malo, Brittany, 1758. To Lucinde Leon, the youngest daughter of a wealthy French shipowner, the high walls of Saint-Malo are more hindrance than haven. While her sisters are busy trying to secure advantageous marriages, Luce spends her days secretly being taught to sail by Samuel, her best friend—and an English smuggler. Only he understands how the waves call to her. Then one stormy morning, Luce rescues a drowning man from the sea. Immediately drawn in by the stranger’s charm, Luce is plunged into a world of glittering balls and faerie magic, seduction and brutality. Secrets that have long been lost in the shadowy depths of the ocean begin to rise to the surface, but as Luce wrestles with warring desires, she finds that her own power is growing brighter and brighter, shining like a sea-glass slipper. Or the scales of a sea-maid’s tail.
PINNED BY LOVE by Elaine J Daniels
Living up to your kick-butt image as an elite monster wrestler is hard when you (maybe) want to kiss your hated rival. A fun enemies-to-lovers lesbian romantasy. To the whole world, Athena Rainstorm is the most hated villain in Elite Monster Wrestling. Away from the boos and jeers that slice deep, she’s just Iris, a sensitive harpy who’s only ever wanted one thing: to spread her wings and win an elusive championship title. Her fiercest rival is Lena, the perfect minotaur who has it all. With her toned, muscular physique and devastating looks, “Helen Stronghorn” wins fights, fans, and adulation with the greatest of ease. Their hatred for each other in and out of the ring is legend. But when the wrestlers are forced to spend time together prepping for the biggest event of the year, their masks begin to crack. They glimpse each other’s realities: the pressure of perfection crushing Lena and the childhood dream always just out of Iris’s reach. Will their newfound understanding ruin their infamous rivalry in the ring? Because they still hate each other, right? Or…do they? AmazonKU
REBEL WITCH: THE CRIMSON MOTH BOOK TWO by Karen Ciccarelli
A WITCH…Rune Winters is on the run. Ever since the boy she loved, Gideon Sharpe, revealed who she was and delivered her into enemy hands, everyone wants her dead. If Rune hopes to survive, she must ally herself with the cruel and dangerous Cressida Roseblood, who’s planning to take back the Republic and reinstate a Reign of Witches—something Cressida needs Rune to accomplish. A WITCH HUNTER…Apparently it wasn’t enough for Rune to deceive Gideon; she’s now betrayed him by joining forces with the witch who made his life a living hell. Gideon won’t allow the Republic to fall to the witches and be plunged back into the nightmares of the past. In order to protect this new world he fought for, every last witch must die—especially Rune Winters. AN IMPOSSIBLE CHOICE…When Rune makes Gideon an offer he can’t refuse, the two must pair up to accomplish dangerous goals. The more they’re forced into each other’s company, the more Gideon realizes the feelings he had for Rune aren’t as dead and buried as he thought. Now he’s faced with a terrible choice: sacrifice the girl he loves to stop a monster taking back power, or let Rune live and watch the world he fought so hard for burn.
WOOING THE WITCH QUEEN (QUEENS OF VILLAINY BOOK ONE) by Stephanie Burgis
In a Gaslamp-lit world where hags and ogres lurk in thick pine forests, three magical queens form an uneasy alliance to protect their lands from invasion…and love turns their world upside down. Queen Saskia is the wicked sorceress everyone fears. After successfully wrestling the throne from her evil uncle, she only wants one thing: to keep her people safe from the empire next door. For that, she needs to spend more time in her laboratory experimenting with her spells. She definitely doesn’t have time to bring order to her chaotic library of magic. When a mysterious dark wizard arrives at her castle, Saskia hires him as her new librarian on the spot. “Fabian” is sweet and a little nerdy, and his requests seem a little strange – what in the name of Divine Elva is a fountain pen? – but he’s getting the job done. And if he writes her flirtatious poetry and his innocent touch makes her skin singe, well…Little does Saskia know that the “wizard” she’s falling for is actually an Imperial archduke in disguise, with no magical training whatsoever. On the run, with perilous secrets on his trail and a fast growing yearning for the wicked sorceress, he’s in danger from her enemies and her newfound allies, too. When his identity is finally revealed, will their love save or doom each other?
UNWILLING MATE by Darcy Rose
I’ve lived alone for many years and I had no plans to change that. Until I felt it… felt her. My mate. Some shifters wait their whole life for this. Most would be ecstatic, but not me. Especially not when I realize what she is… human. Fade has been cruel to me, now I have no choice to do the same to my mate. ***This is a dark, short, and spicy romance with a HEA*** Amazon
LION’S CROSSING (LOVE SYNC MATES SEASON 2) by Jessica E Subject
Ever since I became an adult, my parents have urged me to find a good alpha to settle down with and tried many times to set me up with one. But there aren’t any “good alphas” in Shifter Crossing. So, I live in a tiny apartment on my own and clean at the local high school to pay for my expenses. When my vacation time comes, I take the train to the metropolis of Saramto to visit museums I’ve only heard about, eat foods not available in a small town, and see what it’s like to live in a big city. My holidays are quickly derailed when the train breaks down on the way, leaving all the passengers stranded for hours. That’s just the beginning of the ruination of my meticulously planned vacation. If not for a kind (and very famous) alpha who comes to my rescue, I doubt I would survive my first night in the big city. But I wonder if his good will comes with a cost, and will it be too much for me to repay? Lion’s Crossing is the eighth book in USA Today bestselling author Jessica E. Subject’s sweet with building heat Shifter Towers series. Lion’s Crossing is a MM Mpreg Shifter Romance that features a small town deer shifter omega anxious to visit the metropolis of Saramto for the first time, a lion shifter alpha and former boy band member ready to return to the big city for work after taking some time off to help his father after surgery, a broken down train, and Fate doing what they do best in bringing these two together. If you like fated mates, true love, slow burn romance, and an unpredicted heat to fire things up a notch, Lion’s Crossing is the book for you. While each book in the Shifter Towers series is set in the same world, they can be read as standalones. AmazonKU Author’s Universal Link
DADDY WOLF’S SECRET BABY (FATED TO THE WOLF BOOK 10) by Brittany White
I had a crush on Josiah practically since I was born. One night, during a party, we had sex next to the river. I inhaled his scent and knew he was my fated mate. He rejected me the next day. A month later, I discovered I was pregnant. I left town and raised our little wolf shifter by myself. Ten years later, though, my mother became ill and I moved back to Angel’s Creek. Imagine Josiah’s surprise when he looked into the mirror image of his own face. Josiah was furious when he discovered he was a father. He couldn’t understand that I wasn’t going to use a child to force him into a relationship he didn’t want and that he thought would interfere with his role as our pack’s sigma. He quickly proved himself to be a great father. I fell in love with him all over again, and I suspect that he cared for me, too. That was a good thing, because I soon found out we were going to have another baby. Unfortunately, our future as a happy family was endangered by rogue killer vampires and an Alpha who was determined to make me his Luna. AmazonKU
ONE STOLEN NIGHT WITH HER ORC (TOOTHSOME MONSTER ROMANCE BOOK TWO) by Jilli Waters
One rugged, grumpy, uptight cinnamon roll orc. One desperate thief. One night that will change everything. One last theft. Then my sister will be safe, and I’ll be free from our despicable stepdad. All I need to steal is the prize-winning recipe from Stone Barrel Brewery. Except the recipe belongs to a strong, rigid, broken-fanged orc. Now I’ve botched the theft. And I’m in his bed.
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AFFINITY (THE VIKING TALES BOOK FOUR) by W J May
“You’re under arrest, by order of the king.” After escaping from the prison tower the day before her execution, Liv thought the worst of her troubles were over. She and the handsome bannerman who’d rescued her had made it into the forest, the hounds of the king were behind them, and there were nothing but open horizons as far as the eye could see. But the northern realm is a dangerous place, and their problems are only beginning. When a pack of wolves catches their scent, Liv and Erik must fight for their lives with nothing more than the sparse possessions they’ve brought with them. They manage to scrape their way towards a mysterious cabin, only to discover the little sanctuary is nothing like it seems. Partnerships splinter at fresh betrayals, old secrets are dragged into the light. Winter is coming, and the shadows behind them are getting closer. They must fight if they want to live, but are they fighting on the same side? Trust, once broken, is a difficult thing to repair… They say some people are favored by the gods. Others need to make their own luck.
WAR GAMES (JACKY LEON BOOK 11) by K N Banet
With the terrible recent events weighing on my mind, I know the only way I can go is forward. My family, our allies, and I know for certain that there is a sect of witches that want to control the moon cursed for their own nefarious purposes. We don’t know how many of them there are, and we don’t know their names. We know it’s not every witch, but that doesn’t make us less suspicious of every single one of them. The threat is so grave that we finally have strong allies in the werewolves, not just in my fiancé, Heath Everson and those he leads. A common enemy can do that for those at each other’s necks for so long. Although the war is quiet, it brings with it what every war brings. Change. New duties and responsibilities. New things to celebrate and things to mourn. Everyone is getting their affairs in order, moving pieces of their armies and making sure their own positions are stable. With all the pieces moving, I find myself in a game not meant for me. A game I am ill equipped to win. AmazonKU
THE MARIGOLD TRAIL by Steffani Tanner
VS note: Cliffhanger.
Atta Suarez’s life consists of crossword puzzles and sampling appetizers while obliterating her friend group every couple of weeks in a battle of board game wits. That’s on top of being knee-deep in criminal cases at the Denver Bureau trying her best to keep up with Agent Ben Brown, her best friend’s brother. Ben’s been around since elementary school, but for the last five years they’ve been working the same hours, living in the same apartment complex, and sharing the same FBI agent lifestyle. Their close connection is undeniable. Atta only wishes they could take it one step further. Because with Ben, it’s always been a romantic connection that she’s craved. But when Atta finds herself under perplexing circumstances and becomes threatened by her own FBI department after stumbling upon a gruesome crime, Atta is separated from Ben by time. She finds herself in 1987 where helpful clues litter the mountains and streets of Colorado. Navigating 1987 brings answers for the future and—by some miraculous twist of fate—an unexpected chance at love. With an opportunity to pursue her ‘perfect match’ and potentially take down the FBI threat from the past, Atta might be able to get everything she wants. But time is in her way and every decision has its consequences. And then there’s also the question of whether or not the rules of this alternate 1987 universe will even allow it. AmazonKU
BALLROOM BLITZ ( THE NOTORIOUS FEMMES) by Ames B Winterbourne
VS Note: Author states the book contains an MF romance and a Sapphic romance. There are two couples.
Two friends who have been separated will do anything to get back to each other. Only one is consumed by a strange attraction to her mysterious one-night stand, a guard from another realm with his own secrets. An evil king captures the other, and she struggles with her feelings for the woman who betrayed her years ago. When a ball is announced to celebrate the king’s marriage, one friend will team up with her one-night lover while the other plots a way to free herself from her doom, only to be caught up in lust. A ballroom blitz is about to occur, and no one’s life or heart is safe. AmazonKU
THE KRAKEN’S QUEEN (GRYM HOLLOW BOOK THREE) by Tati B Alvarez
For the past five years, all Erin has known is pain. But no longer. With the help of Grym Hollow’s strange protector, The Guardian, Erin can finally escape her prison. Hastily, she signs his contract to start a new life in a faraway land and marry the Kraken King. The nightmare is over. But is this monster any different? Allarick can’t afford to trust anyone above the surface…until he must take a human wife to protect his underwater kingdom. What he doesn’t expect is the broken, battered woman who shows up on his shore. Or her selflessness and tenacity in the face of danger. While their enemies move on land, a new threat emerges in the depths—the Leviathan, a creature that attracts people to their doom with its haunting song. If the sea falls, the whole world will go with it. Except, their love has the power to seal it away forever—if only they can embrace it. AmazonKU
LOVE IN THE MIDDLE AGES: A TIME TRAVEL ROMANCE by Laura Virgo
VS Note: From JAN 29.
Midlife dating is tough – especially when your soulmate lives in the 14th century. Modern-day dating apps really weren’t for Maggie. Besides, as a busy single mother, she had enough on her plate without adding a man into the equation. Her dishwasher was on the blink, she needed to pick up costumes for the school fair, and Christmas was just around the corner. Romance? Not even on her radar. Widower Noah had completely different issues to contend with. He hadn’t seen his son for months, there were rumours of trouble brewing at work, and he wasn’t looking forward to the unwelcome return of an old nemesis. Maggie and Noah meeting each other could do them both the world of good. There’s just one problem – their worlds are seven centuries apart. But when a strange twist of fate accidentally transports Maggie and her family back in time to medieval England, her everyday concerns become much more challenging: How to blend into the year 1380 without arousing the locals’ suspicions. How to unravel a cryptic verse before being permanently trapped in the past. And how to stop herself from falling for Noah when, clearly, there’s no future in that. Can Maggie find a way to return to the 21st century and, if so, will her elusive love story be forever lost to history? AmazonKU
GHOST CONQUERS THE CASTLE (GENIE AND ADRIANA DARLING MYSTERIES BOOK FIVE) by
For Genie and her great-great-aunt Adriana, their visit to Taverner Castle is a fairytale come true. To make their trip perfect, it also comes with the chance to track down Adriana’s missing necklace. For a ghost connected to her earthly possessions, this opportunity means everything.Their search for the jewelry is cut short when a murder in a locked room spoils their Christmas and the two sleuths race against time to solve the crime and return to their own investigation. But with a slew of suspects within the ancient castle walls, Genie and Adriana have to prepare themselves for the worst or risk losing their chance – or even ending up haunting the castle together. AmazonKU
UNFETTERED VESSEL: MM PNR (FOUND & FREED: THE UNFETTERED BOOK SIX) by S Rodman
I took a bullet in the brain for my friends. An exchange I was happy to make. But my friends are paranormals with magical healing skills. So here I am. Healing physically. Alive when I was ready for death. At least my intended sacrifice worked. My friends and I are free now. No longer slaves in a billionaire’s harem. But I still need to allow my body to be used. I’m a vessel. I absorb magic I cannot wield. I have to give it to a mage via intimacy. My ever helpful friends have found someone. A mage who is happy to live in a campervan at the bottom of the garden and only interact with me when I need him. A transactional agreement. Achingly similar to what I was always destined for. Except Monty is unlike anyone I’ve ever met. He has never been with anyone before. He is kind. He is gentle. He treats me with respect. He doesn’t see me as an object to be used. He just might be worth living for. AmazonKU
SECRETS OF THE SNOWBOUND COTTAGE (WITCHLIGHT MAGICAL MYSTERIES) by Heather G Harris and Ella Stone
Beatrix thought she’d left magic behind – until it came knocking on her door. Being a private investigator wasn’t supposed to be complicated. I expected cheating spouses and missing pets like BonBon, a kidnapped ‘pure-bred Schnoodle’ with a ruby-studded collar. What I didn’t expect was a desperate elf on my doorstep, begging for help to find her missing parents. Nor did I think that my search would drag me back into the magical world I’d tried so hard to leave behind. I’m Beatrix Stonehaven, empath, martial artist and a magical dud in a long line of exceptional witches. But when a routine case reveals a demon lurking in the shadows, it’s clear that even my mediocre magic might not be enough. Between tracking the elf’s missing loved ones, dodging the secrets of my past and dealing with a stray pup who may be smarter than I am, I’ve got my hands full. With a knack for finding trouble and a lifetime of kicking butt, I’m diving headfirst into a tangled web of magic, mystery and mayhem because ‘simple’ cases don’t exist in my line of work – and the stakes are always higher than they seem. AmazonKU AB
FIRE STRUCK: A FAE UNIVERSE NOVELLA (THE FAE UNIVERSE BOOK 11) by Alessa Thorn
Magic has returned to the world, but it’s brought more than just wonder in its wake. As Layla Ironwood-Steelsinger prepares to host a massive Midsummer celebration, she can’t shake the feeling that something dark looms on the horizon. And she’s not wrong. Ancient spells and plots are unraveling, gods walk among the party, and deep beneath the earth, a force that could destroy everything stirs in its centuries-long slumber. For the Tuatha Dé Danann family and their allies, this Midsummer celebration could be their last moment of peace before chaos erupts. Dragons are awakening inside the Greatdrakes family, The Wild Hunt is restless, and magic is unleashing creatures that should never be set free on the world. While couples find love and families reconnect under the solstice moon, secrets emerge that will shake the foundations of both the human world and Faerie. AmazonKU
SPELLS AND SECRETS (BRIGHTSTONE BAY COZY WITCH MYSTERIES BOOK TWO) by Paula Lester
Former magical investigator Maple Winterbourne wasn’t exactly invited to Brightstone Bay—it was more of a magical banishment with a side of disgrace. Now stuck in the quaint, seaside town, Maple plans to keep her head down and avoid trouble. Those plans go up in smoke when a magical electrician is found dead right in the middle of a daycare’s enchanted playroom. Between dodging suspicious Council members and reluctantly stepping into the chaos of paranormal kid daycare life, Maple is pulled into solving the case before things get even messier. With her sarcastic fox familiar, Solstice, at her side, Maple digs into the victim’s tangled life. But her investigation unearths more than she bargained for: black-market dealings, dangerous secrets, and mentions of a shadowy operation called Project Whisper. Armed with quick wit, clever magic, and a questionable talent for improvising, Maple must untangle the clues before the killer strikes again—or before the daycare play ends in more flames than applause. AmazonKU
HALLUCI-DATING A DEMON by Ashlynn Mills
VS Note: MM PNR.
Elias – When my hallucinations while falling asleep and waking up turn from my worse nightmares to a cute purple demon who won’t stop eating my food and stealing my hoodies, I can’t decide if he’s a problem or something I’m hoping isn’t only a figment of my imagination. AmazonKU
REJECTED AND SECRET BABY FOR MY FATED ALPHA (FORBIDDEN ALPHA KINGS BOOK 13) by Vera Fae and Via Thorn
I spent a night with the alpha king And found out we were fated mates.
Then he rejected me- And I left, pregnant with his secret baby…Years went by, and I never expected to see Leo again. I was raising the King’s son as a single mother…Broke, barely scraping by, helpless and hopeless. Leo didn’t even know about his secret son. But then he found us…And all our lives are about to change forever. We’re royalty now… but I have a decision to make. I have to choose between my fated alpha, the father of my child…And everything I’ve ever known. Leo has a lot to make up for. And if he wants us back-He’s going to have to beg for it. AmazonKU
TEMPEST RISING (DRAGONNE LIBRARY BOOK TWO) by Emma Moon
Turns out, being a Dragon Rider isn’t all exhilarating flights and stolen kisses…It also means surviving a brutal training program and facing off against rivals who want me gone. Did I mention I’m human and everyone expects me to crash and burn? But that’s not all weighing on me. Between a dragon bond that grows stronger (and stranger) by the day, a mysterious wildfire threatening to engulf the countryside, and dangerous enemies moving against us in the shadows, it’s hard enough to stay alive, let alone untangle the web of connections forming with my companions. Each of these captivating, infuriating men challenges me in ways I never expected—pushing me, shielding me, and making me question loyalties I thought were unshakable. Keeping my heart out of the equation? Not likely. If I’m going to rise from the ashes of sabotage and desire, I’ll need to trust the bonds I’ve formed, even if it means risking my heart in the process. AmazonKU
DESTRUCTION’S DESIRE (BROKEN SOULS TRILOGY BOOK TWO) by Melody Joanne
Remember when seeing ghosts was my biggest problem? I miss those days. Now, I’m magically bonded (shackled) to a creature of unlimited destructive power. He insists we are destined for each other and that I will belong to him. If that wasn’t enough, I’ve been kidnapped by another destructive creature – the one I’m supposed to help kill. Awkward, I know. It’s rapidly becoming clear that I’m at the center of their tangled web of lies. A smart person would act meek and play along in hopes of surviving. Too bad I’m an idiot. There is a fury within me that is becoming harder to contain, and I refuse to be controlled by these overbearing (attractive) men. I will escape him, whether he wants me to or not. AmazonKU
DEMON OF DREAMS (VESPERWOOD ACADEMY BOOK ONE) by Spencer Spears
VS Note: MM PNR.
Cory Dawson’s life has never been easy. He’s 18 years old, working two jobs, and stuck in a small town he desperately wants to escape. But when a talking raven, prophetic dreams, and murderous monsters appear out of nowhere, his life goes from bad to downright demonic. He runs away to Vesperwood Academy, a paranormal university that teaches students to control their powers. There’s just one problem—Cory’s an incubus, and his powers are distinctly more sensual than the average witch’s. Cory needs the release that only comes from entering a stranger’s dream and submitting to their desires. And when those strangers all turn out to be men, Cory gets an awakening he never expected. To make matters worse, Noah, his combat professor, seems to know something about him. He singles Cory out for his weakness—but his eyes won’t stop raking Cory over the coals. Vesperwood is full of secrets and shadows, and even dreaming won’t keep Cory safe—not when demons stalk his dreams, seeking to control and kill him. Can Cory unravel the mystery of his powers before dark forces take control? Or will he be at the mercy of his magic forever? AmazonKU
AMBITION TO SAVOR (THE LONE THORN SERIES) by B B E Gwyn
Dedicated and cautious restaurant owner Jonathan Tessier dreams of crafting legendary recipes—the fame and fortune that might follow is a pretty nice bonus. But it’s all he can do to keep his restaurant afloat. Stolen ingredients, a surprise visit from a food critic, and a damaged reputation put his business at risk. Jonathan knows he needs to make a change. A big one. Before he loses it all. He and his eager head chef, Elenora Kerras, soon set off to find the bizarre ingredients that might save his restaurant. This hunt takes them through towns and wilderness, where they encounter dangerous beasts and sly individuals. They face challenges more thrilling than even their busiest dinner shifts. Each success brings Jonathan ever closer to his lofty goal—until he stumbles upon his most startling discovery yet. Will his dreams be worth all their luster, or will the revelation shatter his culinary world? AmazonKU
THE ALPHA’S CONTRACT (CONTRACT BY ALPHAS BOOK ONE) by Caroline Johnson
Accidentally killing her own parents is what turned Neah’s life upside down. As punishment for her crimes, her wolf abilities were bound and was forced into a life of slavery by her own brother. At the age of twenty-two, she saw no way of getting out and had given up on life, just trying to make it through each day. A contract between packs brings the arrival of the powerful, crimson-eyed Alpha Dane. A wolf that was feared by men, yet Neah couldn’t help but be fascinated by him. Adding Neah to the contract was never Alpha Danes’s plan. There was just something about her strange scent that lured him in and he knew he couldn’t leave her behind, especially not when he heard the lies coming from her brother’s mouth. But meeting Neah was just the beginning. If Alpha Dane isn’t being challenged by her, then it was her old pack that was trying to make life extremely difficult for him by keeping secrets buried. AmazonKU
SHATTERED AND SAVED (ASHEN WOLVES BOOK TWO) by Louise Clement
I swore I’d never return to the pack that cast me out and the mate who rejected me. And for the second time, I broke that promise. After reclaiming the ashes of the sacred banyan that fueled our kind’s strength, I thought I’d be unstoppable. But when I saw Koen again, desperate and broken, I couldn’t leave him behind. Not again. Not when he needed me. Defying our pack’s laws, I brought him into our sanctuary, risking everything without a second thought. I told myself it was temporary. That I could keep our worlds separate. But having an outsider – an ordinary wolf – among us soon stirs trouble. Whispers of unrest are spreading. Loyalties are shifting. And I’m beginning to realize that loving him isn’t just dangerous for me – it’s a threat to my entire pack. Because Koen isn’t an Ashen Wolf. And if I can’t find a way to keep the peace, keeping him here might destroy us all. AmazonKU
EDGE OF FATE (THE BEACON HILL SORCERER BOOK EIGHT) by Sheena Jolie
VS note: MM PNR.
Fenric Feralas has a problem—either agree to assassinate the Necromancer of Boston, or lose his head. Taking the job under duress, Fenric heads right to the Necromancer and hopes to exchange what he knows for information about two old friends—only to come face to face with one of them in the midst of another assassination attempt. Cian Brennan is not expecting to see Fenric—they last parted under extreme circumstances, at the dawn of a war that nearly killed Rory, and managed to drive Cian mad. Cian committed several murders while not in his right mind, and he’ll be paying for it for the next thousand years. Fenric spent over two centuries believing the Brennan twins dead, and when given a chance to reconnect with Cian, he takes it. He refuses to waste the second chance Fate has thrown his way, and his single-minded pursuit of Cian isn’t as unwelcome as it might’ve been—Cian has missed Fenric just as much, and he’s ready to see where Fate takes them, together. Dealing with an army of assassins, a precocious dragon, a petulant preteen necromancer, and a High Council of Sorcery that wants what Cian has is more than enough to drive anyone apart—but Cian and Fenric are ready to fight for their second chance at love and life. AmazonKU
ALPHA’S BROKEN OATH (FERAL HEARTS BOOK TWO) by Jennifer Eve
What’s worse than falling for your brother’s best friend? Falling for your boss—and also your secret baby daddy. Seven years ago, I made one tiny mistake: falling into bed with my brother’s best friend. Deacon was everything—gorgeous, powerful, my fated mate. Until he rejected me the morning after like I was last week’s leftovers. What he didn’t know? I left with more than just a broken heart—I left with twins. Fast forward to today. My life’s finally on track. I’ve got a good job, two adorable boys, and no messy Alpha drama. Then my new boss walks in, all smirks and muscles, and surprise! It’s Deacon freaking Cross. He says he made a mistake and is determined to fix everything. That he wants me back—not just as his assistant, but as his mate. He’s getting too close. To me. To my boys. And when he pins me to the table and asks, “What aren’t you telling me?” My answer? Let him chase. I’ve got secrets worth keeping—and this time, I’m calling the shots. AmazonKU
THE BETA’S HEART: A FIVE FANGS NOVEL by Mary Ann Weir
Tyler James. Everyone in Five Fangs knows his tragic story. His father’s madness, his mother’s murder, and the brutal end of Seymour James at the fangs of Alpha Jayden’s wolf. Since he was twelve, Tyler has lived in the pack orphanage, struggling to control his childlike wolf, River, whose outbursts often end in chaos, but now he’s ready to close that chapter. Promoted to beta, he sees a glimmer of hope for a fresh start. Not everyone in Five Fangs is thrilled about the alphas’ decision, however, and Ty feels the pressure as he learns his new role, confronts his naysayers, and grapples with his unstable wolf—all while trying to protect his fragile luna. With his eighteenth birthday on the horizon, Tyler dares to dream of finding his mate, but he knows how his story goes by now. Heartbreak and loss seem to be his fate. After all, the Moon Goddess doesn’t bless broken guys like him with a happily ever after…Or does she? AmazonKU
HIS IN THE DARK by W Winters
There are two things I’ve always known: Magic is real. The Gods have no mercy for women like me. I was born into power although what little I have is dying. Nonetheless, I’ve been protected all my life. There are myths and tales that say one day I will come to a fork in a long, long path. Either the light will take me or the dark. I never paid any mind to the whispers and warnings…Until he crept into my window late at night. Cloaked in darkness, silent as death. Every inch of me felt terror and yet I also felt something else. Something I’d never known. He tasted like sin … and I loved it. In a single moment, my entire world went dark and I was nothing more than a captive in the Underworld. Nothing but his and suddenly all the lore brought a chill to my bones… even if he did light a fire in the most secret depths of me. Prepare for a dark retelling of Hades and Persephone with spells and war and a love story that would change our world forevermore.
ALPHA’S SUBSTITUTE BRIDE (RUNAWAY WOLF MATE BOOK THREE) by Gertty Rudraw
“It didn’t matter. My bride was a fraud.” On our wedding night, I planned to show her who was in charge. But the moment I touched her, I knew something was wrong. Nyla. The name burned in my heart before I could stop myself. She wasn’t my fiancée, not the woman I was supposed to marry. But here she was, standing before me, pretending to be someone else. And yet, when she kissed me, I lost myself. We are mates. The rage inside me burned hotter than it ever had, but at the same time, I craved her touch like nothing before. I was a tyrant. Bloodthirsty. Ruthless. I had killed, maimed, and destroyed without remorse. And yet, she… she was the only one who could calm the fury inside me. It was her touch that brought me back from the edge of madness. Only she had the power to soothe the beast inside me. This marriage was supposed to be a political game. She was nothing more than a pawn, a piece to move on the board. Or so I have thought. Now, the truth is, I’ve never felt anything like this. For her. For Nyla. I’ll show no mercy to anyone who dares harm her. And the shocking twist? The one causing her pain right now? It’s my true fiancée. AmazonKU
IRIDIAN (CHROMATIC MAGES BOOK THREE) by D N Hoxa
Beware of those who only see power. I knew that my whole life. Yet now, the circumstances leave me no choice but to join those I don’t trust. Those who’ve tortured me, were out to kill me in one way or another more times than I care to count. Not only me, but Taland as well. His brothers. All of Selem has to join forces with the Council, their sworn enemies, to defeat a man who wants to rule the world by summoning a dead army of super-soldiers buried under a mountain. We all fight. We all bleed. We all almost die…But we don’t. Thanks to Taland, we don’t. And that’s when things go to hell for real. AmazonKU
SOUL BOUND (CURSED DESCENT (MISTHALLOW ACADEMY BOOK TWO) by Eve Newton
I thought I knew danger after my first few weeks at MistHallow. I was wrong. The bonds between me and my guys have grown stronger, deeper, more twisted. Our magick intertwines in ways that defy explanation. But our connection has unleashed something dark. Ancient. Hungry. Whispers of a forgotten ritual echo through the academy’s halls. A ritual that could grant unimaginable power – or destroy us all. My wild magick is spiralling out of control, responding to their darkness in ways I never imagined. I’m losing myself in them, in the intoxicating blend of danger and desire they offer. But we’re not the only ones after the ritual’s power. Enemies lurk in the shadows, some wearing friendly faces. Trust becomes a luxury I can’t afford. As the lines between love and obsession blur, I have to ask myself: am I strong enough to control the chaos we’ve unleashed? Or will I succumb to the darkness? AmazonKU
MATED TO THE ALPHA TWINS BOOK ONE by Jane Lena
Aurora St. Claire expected the worst when she was forced to move across country in the middle of her junior year. Desperate to leave her shattered home the moment she turns eighteen, her plans are disrupted by the god-like Maddox twins. Aurora doesn’t understand the deep attraction she holds for the twin’s, and ignores them at every turn. Thrown into a world she knows nothing about, Aurora’s demons come back to haunt her, making her question who or what she truly is. Will Aurora run from the secrets of the past? Or will she accept her role and take control of her destiny. AmazonKU
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Thank you so much for including Lion’s Crossing in this week’s roundup!
My pleasure! Best wishes for the book!
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