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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HUNTED BY THE DRAGON ALIEN (ZARUX DRAGON BRIDES BOOK THREE) by Ella Blake
Abducted. Auctioned. Forced to fight for the entertainment of others. That is her fate…until she meets him. In a brutal arena where survival hinges on bloody spectacle, Sevas, a fierce Terian fighter, finds herself struggling against the shackles of captivity—and her own growing feelings for Takkian, a brooding Zaruxian gladiator whose past is as scarred as his battle-worn body. With their futures hanging by a thread, Sevas and Takkian plan an escape from the dangers of the arena, but the game changes when they’re pitted against each other in a fight to the death. Takkian is a beast. With no memories of his past, he fights for survival. But when Sevas, a fiery Terian fighter, becomes his cellmate, Takkian finds himself fighting to protect her. As the danger escalates and their feelings deepen, he begins to imagine a life free from the arena with Sevas as his mate. But escape is not easy and the Axis—the powerful entity holding them—won’t let them go. But their lives are intertwined in surprising, hidden ways and Takkian soon learns that leaving the arena is only the beginning of the battle for freedom. AmazonKU
CHAOS (UNCHARTED HEARTS BOOK THREE) by Constance Fay
He’s a mind controlled killing machine, until her touch frees him – Engineer Caro Ogunyemi thinks she has everything in control. Sure, she has a dark secret in her past and aim so bad that she can’t shoot the side of a spaceship when she’s right in front of it, but those are minor details in the life of a space mercenary. When Caro embarks on a solo mission infiltrating a prison planet that is run by the deadly Pierce family, she embraces the opportunity to prove she’s a hero. It’s there that Caro meets Leviathan, a super soldier with a chip in his head that turns him into a mindless killer. He’s drop dead gorgeous with an emphasis on drop dead, until she touches him and renders his chip inert. The danger begins when she lets him go. In the heart of enemy territory, where love is at stake, life is treacherous and time is short, Caro and Leviathan must figure out how to recover his agency, protect her crew from Pierce’s sinister machinations, and stage a prison-break before Leviathan is lost to her—and himself—forever.
SPACE FOR GROWTH: SPICY M/NB ALIEN ROMANCE (SPIRE STATION BOOK THREE) by Emily Antoinette
A lonely human unlucky in love…When all your friends are pairing up with the alien partners of their dreams, it’s hard not to feel left behind. I’m as single as ever, working my boring desk job and spending most of my time alone. So when I meet an intriguing alien who invites me back to his ship, I wonder if maybe it’s finally my turn for love. Turns out, that drunken hookup ended up with me kidnapped by space pirates, and now I’m stuck on the other side of the galaxy surrounded by dangers I never even knew existed. I should be worried about getting out of this alive, but once the shock wears off, all I can think about is my attraction to my alien captor. They flirt and tease me, but I know it means nothing. Why would someone so confident and capable ever be interested in an anxious mess like me? A dashing alien pirate…What should’ve been a simple job ended up with me and my crew fleeing for our lives. Someone obviously set us up, but in order to get to the bottom of things, we need a lot of credits. As if things weren’t bad enough, I’ve accidentally abducted a human. Nothing like what was meant to be a one-night stand turning into a full-time captive. Now we’re stuck together until I get the funds needed to set things right. But each night cycle spent with this human by my side makes it harder to keep my distance. How do I keep him safe and return him home without falling for him—or ending up in a prison colony for the rest of my life? AmazonKU
REDEEMING CAPTIVITY (HUMAN PETS OF TALIN BOOK SEVEN) by RK Munin
Tarquin – Sent to a remote Talin outpost under the pretext of an emergency readiness inspection, Tarquin finds the only human there in poor condition. Unlike the images of Lena given to him before setting off, the woman he encounters is unkempt and volatile. Getting her away from an abusive owner turns out to be the easy part. Teaching her to trust him will be the true challenge. This is the most important task of Tarquin’s life, and he’s determined to succeed. What he doesn’t expect is to lose his heart to this human pet and all the danger that implies. Lena – Lena spent her childhood and young adulthood as a cherished pet. Growing up with loving human parents and adoring Talin owners, she’d never experienced deprivation or hardship. But when financial trouble strikes the Talin family, they’re forced to sell her. She’s sent to live with a new owner at a remote outpost, and her life turns into a nightmare. By the time rescue comes in the form of a Talin named Tarquin, it’s too late. Nothing is left of the carefree young woman she once was. Bitterness and anger rule her life. No matter what she does, Tarquin’s patience and kindness don’t change. It doesn’t take long until she thinks it might be possible to trust again. In the midst of getting to know each other, Tarquin and Lena find themselves embroiled in a complex plot to overthrow the Talin government. Should she help Tarquin or should she stand back and let the whole empire burn? AmazonKU
ENTANGLED BY THE ALIEN MERCENARY (MONSTER MERCENARY MATES BOOK FOUR) by Robon O’Connor
Elyssa – I’ve spent my life under my brother’s iron control. When I finally escape, my goal is simple: deliver the data I stole to the one person I can trust. But fate has other ideas. An explosion leaves me stranded and surrounded by my brother’s vengeful gang. Desperate, I have no choice but to trust the last male I should—a green-skinned, feral warrior who’s as deadly as he is tempting. Tass claims he’s here to protect me, but the look in his eyes says something far more dangerous: he wants to claim me. Tasseloris – I’ve got something to prove. As the newbie on the crew—and the one everyone mocks for my green hue—I’m determined to show I’m more than capable. When I’m sent to retrieve a contact carrying vital intel, I know this is my chance. Then I meet Elyssa. She’s beautiful, fierce, and entirely mine. Protecting her is no longer a mission—it’s my purpose. To keep her safe, I’ll take on her enemies, beg for help from those who once cast me out, and even harness the powers I’ve long feared to use. When she’s ripped from my arms, nothing in the universe will stop me from getting her back. Not even fate itself. AmazonKU
LUMINOUS by Sylvia Park
VS Note: Not a romance but a scifi release of note.
“I once had a family. At least, the earliest version of me had a family.” In a reunified Korea of the near future, the sun beats down on a junkyard filled with abandoned robots, broken down for parts. Eleven-year-old Ruijie sifts through the scraps, searching for a piece that might support her failing body. There among the piles of trash, something catches her eye: a robot boy—so lifelike and strange, unlike anything she’s ever seen before. Siblings Jun and Morgan haven’t spoken for years. When they were children, their brother Yoyo disappeared suddenly, leaving behind only distant memories of his laughter and near-human warmth. Yoyo—an early prototype of a humanoid robot designed by their father—was always bound for something darker and more complex. Now Morgan makes robots for a living and is on the verge of losing control of her most important creation. Jun is a detective with the Robot Crimes Unit whose investigation is digging up truths that want to stay buried. And whether they like it or not, Ruijie’s discovery will thrust their family back together in ways they could have never imagined. At once a thrilling work of speculative fiction and a poignant exploration of what it really means to be human, Luminous is an unforgettably brilliant debut.
ACCOUNTING FOR DRAKES (STANDALONE TALES BOOK 21) by Viola Grace
Abil has a tragic past, and her present is subdued. Fitting in is her dream, but executing it is a nightmare when she deals with a disgruntled guest who holds her future in his hands. Her great-grandfather has raised Abil on Blue Station since she was ten. She was found on an unpopulated world and had been there since she was two. Her survival was a mystery that only her guardian had solved. Her affinity for calculation put her in administration as soon as she was old enough, and as long as she remembered to act human, she got along fine. Being raised by a non-verbal drake had been challenging, but language and social skills hadn’t been on the agenda. Going into a scenario for a guest in distress introduces her to a rude drake who has to about face when the station master introduces him to some facts. Meeting him has caused an energy surge, and Abil heads for an airlock to take flight for the first time. As she becomes a space-faring drake, everything changes, and the stars become her home. The rude emperor is going to have to wait.
DEVIL’S NIGHT ALIEN BOUNTY HUNTER ROMANCE (VINDUTHI CAPTURED MATES BOOK SEVEN) by Ava York
I’m trapped in a haunted house that warps time and space, with a dangerous alien bounty hunter as my only ally. Sargon is lethal grace and raw power, with eyes that strip my soul bare and set my blood on fire. As we face deadly horrors and a fiery attraction, I must decide how far I’ll go to escape—and if I’m ready to trade my old life for a chance at love among the stars. Devil’s Night was previously published in the Celestial Seductions anthology. This is a steamy stand alone Vinduthi adventure! AmazonKU
THE LURE (MAELSTOM DUOLOGY BOOK ONE) by Cari Silverwood
Cyn – Having escaped from an alien ghoul lord, I fall from the skyscraper, and into the arms of an angel. Except Vargr is no angel. I’m injured and stunned, and still I can’t help noticing his physique. Is it a sin to stare? But something fogs my mind, urging me to return to my masters, and to their tentacles. The Lure. With their pacified human herd, the aliens occupy a land of crumbling skyscrapers. Soon they’ll eat the last of us and suck down our bones. To stop the Lure from obliterating my free will, Vargr claims me and makes me his. My small objections quickly vanish, especially when a horned soldier called Rutger joins him as my bed and battle mate. The apocalypse is about to hit the fan and questions arise. Did monsters give birth to the DNA inside us? If we are to save humankind we need answers. AmazonKU
GHOST SHIP NUMENON (ROMANCE AMONG THE STARS) by Leslie Chase
Khadrex is the most infuriating alien in the galaxy – Which might not be so bad, if he wasn’t also the hottest – Trapped together on the wreck of the Numenon, we need to find a way to cooperate if we’re going to survive the ancient warship’s curse. And I need to find a way to keep my eyes off his magnificent abs, or I’m going to end up in a whole other kind of trouble. By the smoldering looks he’s giving me, he’s got the same problem…Ghost Ship Numenon is a short, steamy science fiction adventure with a spooky halloween flavor. No cheating, no cliffhanger, just spicy fun with a happy ever after! The story first appeared in the Celestial Seductions anthology, and is republished here with minor changes. AmazonKU
ROYAL CARGO (ROMANCE AMONG THE STARS) by Leslie Chase
Don’t touch the cargo. That’s rule number one for an independent ship’s captain, and I’ve never been tempted to break it. When Onyx, my beloved pest of a cat, claws his way into a container, I don’t have a choice. Which is how I find out I’m transporting a devilishly handsome alien, frozen in stasis. An alien I recognize from the news. Kidnapped from his homeworld, half the galaxy is searching for Prince Karkonar. Thanks to Onyx, I’ve found him. It isn’t hard to see why he’s so popular. Mr. Tall, Dark, and Muscular is hot enough to melt steel, and he’s big—in every sense of the word! The safe option would be to reseal the container and forget I saw him. The daring option would be to return him for the reward. Waking him up is the stupid option, so guess which one I’m going to choose? Royal Cargo was first published in the Pets in Space 9 anthology, though this version has minor changes. It’s a fast-paced science fiction romance story about finding love in unlikely places, with no cheating, no cliffhanger, and a happy ever after to make you smile. AmazonKU
SPECIMEN (PRISM AGENTS BOOK ONE) by C Quince
VS Note: MM SFR.
David Cortez, a decorated US Marine, is now on the run from his own government after escaping a top-secret CIA lab when an experimental medical procedure turned sour. While lying low in Mexico, an assassin sent from British Intelligence tracks him down. However, Sonny from MI6, a British-Iranian with a cockney accent, offers David a choice: join his team, or be killed. David chooses to work with Sonny, not only because he wants his life back, but because he feels a kinship with the man. They’re also both in the unique position of being the only living test subjects with alien DNA in their blood. Could that explain the strong attraction between them?
SANCTUARY AND SPICES (TALES OF THE ARDENT VEIL BOOK ONE) by Elin Wyn
Sometimes you have to lose everything to find what your heart needs. When I destroyed my career in spectacular fashion, I thought I’d never cook again. Then fate and a questionable transport decision landed me at the Wanderer’s Rest—a peculiar café on the edge of known space where plants dance to crystal songs and nothing is quite what it seems. I didn’t expect to find a home among the eclectic residents of the Ardent Veil station. I definitely didn’t plan to fall for Ronhar, the enigmatic alien gardener whose glowing markings pulse brighter every time we touch. Between experimental recipes, station festivals, and a found family of chaos-prone regulars, I’m learning that sometimes the sweetest things in life are the ones that can’t be measured or weighed. But as our connection deepens and strange powers awaken between us, I’m discovering that some bonds transcend species—and some loves are written in the very fabric of space itself. Now if only I can be brave enough to let this unexpected love transform me completely. AmazonKU
GRUMPY ALIEN BILLIONAIRE by Athena Storm
I bathe dogs for a living. Now a billionaire alien wants to keep me as his pet. One minute, I’m walking to work, coffee in hand. The next, I’m nearly flattened by a sports car—and saved by its ridiculously gorgeous, ridiculously rich owner. Alonzo Ramone is smooth, cocky, and entirely too charming. He’s also not human. I should have known something was off when he caught me midair like I weighed nothing. Or when he looked at me like I was his the moment our eyes met. But the real kicker? He’s a time-traveling alien warrior on a mission to save the future. And apparently… I belong to him. Now, I’m caught in a whirlwind of secret yachts, alien conspiracies, and a man who’s determined to keep me by his side. He says I’m important. That I’m his. I should run. I should say no. Instead, I’m wondering what it would be like to let him catch me. If I walk away, I go back to my quiet, boring life.
If I stay, I might just end up as an alien billionaire’s pet.…Or worse. His mate. AmazonKU
ALIENS AND ANARCHY (ALIENS AND CHAOS BOOK ONE) by Jeanette Clark
The day the Draxian Empire invaded Earth, Harper King didn’t panic. She stole one of their warships and took off into space. Now, the entire galaxy knows her as the reckless human who hijacked an empire battlecruiser, and Commander Xyrek, the seven-foot-tall, terrifying alien warlord, wants his ship back. Personally. Too bad for him, Harper isn’t exactly good at returning stolen property. Or behaving. Or taking things seriously. Instead of running for her life, she taunts Xyrek over comms, wins space battles with dumb luck, and somehow convinces his AI to like her. The more he chases her, the more he realizes something horrifying—he might actually like this maddening, mouthy human. And Harper? Well, she likes making him lose control. But when she’s captured and thrown into the heart of an intergalactic war, she’ll have to decide: keep running, or stand and fight? Because Harper may be in way over her head… but she’s never backed down from a bad decision before. AmazonKU
***********************BRIEF BREAK BEFORE THE FANTASY/PNR BOOKS!**************************************
The new Badari book will stand on its own (due out next week) but there’s a portion of the story which takes place where Daegan went surfing monster waves in HOLIDAY FOR THE ALPHA. I was so happy to be able to use all the research I did on surfing, surfing monster waves and sea lions surfing again.
HOLIDAY FOR THE ALPHA: A BADARI WARRIORS NOVELLA (SECTORS NEW ALLIES SERIES)
Daegan, the Alpha of the South Seas pack, is under a lot of stress and a near disaster in the sanctuary valley pushes him to a breaking point. Flo, his ex-mercenary human mate, knows he needs rest and relaxation but what kind of a holiday can a Badari Warrior take? She thinks she’s found a solution extreme enough to satisfy even her intense mate if she can just get him to agree to step away from his duties for a few days. Will Daegan agree to the idea?
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BETWEEN IMMINENT FATES (THE IMMORTAL ACCORDS BOOK 12) by Anna Hawke
Centuries of planning. Thousands of lives. One final stand. When their enemies wage an extermination war, the leaders of the immortal world must focus on survival. The repercussions of a single mistake can cast them into fire, but trusting a deceptive foreseer is far from simple. For centuries, Key has shaped the future of the immortal races with her visions, but success is still far from secure. As the strands she’s weaved twist together in a single night, everything balances on the edge of a knife. With every thread that falls into place, another unravels. A fated mate abandoned before they are claimed. A loyal lieutenant forced into an untenable position. A clan devastated after minds are shattered. Only one thing is certain: should the plan fail, their lives are forfeit. AmazonKU
A DANCE OF SHADOWS (THE ROYAL SPARES BOOK THREE) by Eva Chase
How can you win against the man who makes the rules? An unexpected confession from my husband has left me reeling. How can I trust him after everything he’s put me through? This feels like one more layer in his sadistic game. I can’t let his secret matter, not when I’m so close to claiming the empire and setting all its horrors right with the princes I love by my side. But as we set off on a tour of the conquered countries, my resolve is tested at every turn. One moment, my husband is reveling in tormenting the innocent—the next, he’s proving he can be as tender as he is cruel. To play to win, I have to walk a tightrope between both sides. Is it possible part of him could be redeemed? Uncovering the answer could lead me to my greatest victory—or my most fatal mistake. AmazonKU
WILD FOR THE WYVERN: MATED TO THE MONSTER SEASON THREE by Andie Fenichel
Drayce – For half my life I have longed for the nymph who frequents the woods of Upstate New York. Finally, she told me she would be mine if I took her away from here. Then she stood me up and mated with the satyr. Having sworn never to be bothered with romance again, I spend my days plotting revenge. I’ve set my trap to humiliate them. When the alarms indicate the trap is sprung, I rush to meet my prey. What I find is the most beautiful human I’ve ever seen. I don’t even like humans, but I can’t take my eyes off this one. She struggles against my net in a vain attempt to escape me. The longer I look at her, the more certain I am that this woman is mine. Kori – I lost my friends on a hike in the woods. If that wasn’t bad enough, I walked into some kind of animal trap and now I’m dangling twenty feet off the ground in a giant net. I scream, but the odds of someone hearing me seem less than zero. It’s more likely that I’m about to be eaten by a bear or mountain lion. The last thing I expect is a dragon to fly through the forest and stare at me with giant blue eyes. My screaming turns to whimpers. Terrified, I start babbling the way I always do when I’m afraid. Instead of devouring me, the monster’s eyes soften, he releases me from the trap and cradles me in his arms. As soon as we touch terra firma, he transforms into a stunning man. If I’m not dead, then this fairy tale is my dream come true. AmazonKU
MY ORC PEN PAL: MATED TO THE MONSTER SEASON THREE by Veronika Kane
Look, I love a primitive, obsessed book hero as much as the next gal, but when my long-time pen pal shows up and insists I’m his Mate? That’s a bit too far. When I joined MonsterSmash (purely for research, obviously), I started exchanging emails with a sweet, smart, and ridiculously charming orc. Our messages became the highlight of my day—deep conversations, flirty banter, even a little…okay, a lot of the best kind of tension. But that was all supposed to stay online. Then he waltzes into my small town, all muscles, tusks, and devastating confidence, ready for our first real date, surprising the heck out of me (third-grade teachers use words like heck, so sue me). And I won’t lie—the date was a smashing (heh, pun intended) success. So was what came after. (Spoiler: me.) But then he drops the bombshell: he’s claiming me as his Mate. Excuse me? What is this, the Stone Age? I don’t have to be claimed by some primal, possessive beast…right? But he’s, um…very persuasive, and I agree to give him three dates to prove me wrong. Just three dates. What’s the worst that could happen? AmazonKU
MINE TO DEVOUR by Kota Quinn
VS Note: MM PNR.
Enzo – My travels between monster towns have exhausted me, and I long for a place to call home. I’d like to find romance and make new friends. So, when a permanent position opens up, I jump at the chance. When I get the job, I’m thrilled about this transfer and eager to make a great first impression. Only, my first client is the incubus I can’t stop thinking about. The chemistry between us is off the charts, but am I willing to love again after my ex ruined my trust? Kyvian – The alluring nature of this human intrigues me. He’s charming and beautiful and full of passion, but it’s not just that. There’s something about Enzo Walker. I feel a spark between us, but he’s only here for the job. Can I convince him to let his guard down enough to let me in? AmazonKU
WANDERLUST WITH WOLVES: AN AVALON VALE STORY by Eva Priest
Wanderlust With Wolves is a sweet yet spicy novella set in the Obsidian Rift universe. It’s part of GREETINGS FROM MONSTER TOWN, a multi-author, small town, monster romance series. Each story can be read as a stand-alone romance. AmazonKU
INSTALLMENT IMMORTALITY: AN INCRYPTID NOVEL by Seanan McGuire
After four generations of caring for the Price family, Mary Dunlavy has more than earned a break from the ongoing war with the Covenant of St. George. Instead, what she’s getting is a new employer in the form of the anima mundi, Earth’s living soul made manifest, and a new assignment: to hunt down the Covenant agents on the East Coast and make them stop imprisoning America’s ghosts. All in a day’s work for a phantom nanny, even one who’d really rather be teaching her youngest charges how to read. One ghost can’t take on the entire Covenant without backup, which is how she winds up on a road trip with the still-mourning Elsie and the slowly collapsing Arthur, both of whom are reeling in their own way from the loss of their mother. New allies and new enemies await in Worcester, Massachusetts, where the path of the haunting leads. With the anima mundi demanding results and Mary’s newfound freedom at stake, it’s down to Mary to make sure that everyone gets out of this adventure alive. It’s been a long afterlife, but Mary Dunlavy’s not ready to be exorcised quite yet.
A VICTORIAN DEMON’S GUIDE TO LONDON, LOVE AND BEING A HERO by S C Principale
When Jack is summoned into the mortal world by a spell that goes wrong, he figures he’ll see why all the demons down below rave about London. Despite his horns, pointed ears, and a few more noticeable “attributes,” he slides seamlessly through a human city teeming with filth, corruption, and vice. London is all any demon could want, especially with such a plentiful food supply. Tasty little morsels practically throw themselves into Jack’s arms, only to realize too late that they’ve made a mistake—until Polly lands in his lap and changes everything. Polly has always worked hard in Mr. Bunson’s Home for Unwanted Urchins. When he allows her to remain even after she’s grown, Polly assumes her cheerful spirit and hard work have earned his favor. But when he presses her for favors of an entirely different sort, Polly flees. Hopeless and helpless, a dark stranger comes to her aid, removing the threat in a most… unusual manner. Not only does he save her life—he offers her a new one. Jack’s not sure what happened. One minute, he was dining on a plump specimen and picking up a charming young lady for dessert, and the next—Polly was sweeping his attic flat, scrubbing his floors, and off to the market to do his shopping. .. (more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
THE GRIFFIN, THE TIGER AND THEIR HOUSE CAT OMEGA: MM SHIFTER MPREG ROMANCE (OMEGAS OF ANIMALS SD 12) by Lorelai M Hart and Wendy Rathbone
All I wanted was someone I could shift with, could hunt with, could love. Fate sent me two. Alpha griffin shifter Allen is used to hiding in the shadows. He’s not supposed to exist, and the rules of his pack are clear: Expose our kind and die. There’s one exception, one loophole—find his true mate. Only problem is there hasn’t been a true mate pairing among his kind in generations. Alpha tiger shifter River packed up his life back east to raise his niece after a tragic accident left her an orphan. He’s starting his whole life over and doesn’t have time to have fun, much less date. But when he walks into Animals SD looking for a job, he scents his future. Now what? Omega house cat shifter Matthew avoids shifters. House cat shifters are treated as less than and he’d rather live among humans and never be his true self than deal with that. When his boss asks him to do a sales call to Animals, the local shifter club, he’s stuck going to the place he fears. But what can he do? Tell his human boss he’s afraid of people who turn into animals being mean to him? That would go over well. He needs to suck it up for one visit. He can do this. AmazonKU
THE WITCH’S LOST SPELL (WITCHES OF BEFANA BAY BOOK THREE) by Deanna Chase
Indigo Easton, owner of Brooms that Vroom, is a witch with secrets. There are reasons why she rarely dates and has decided marriage and a traditional family isn’t for her. But when the sexy Niko Diaz, a fling from a past vacation, walks into her town and is determined to make her his, she’s not sure she can resist him. Just as she’s letting her guard down, dangerous potions go missing from the local apothecary, and Indigo is the main suspect. Now she has to prove her innocence and somehow keep her secrets hidden or she risks losing everything, including the man who just might be the love of her life. Niko Diaz, an agent with the Magical Task Force, has always been a bit of an outsider. With the last of his family gone, he’s settled in Befana Bay near his two best friends and the woman that he’s never forgotten. After just one weekend together, Niko knew Indigo Easton was the one for him and is determined to win her heart. But when he’s assigned to a cold case that points to her as the main suspect, he has no choice but to prove her innocence because there’s no way he’s going to be the one to take down the only woman he’s ever loved. AmazonKU
SWORD OF A VALKYRIE (VINLAND TO VALHALLA SAGA BOOK TWO) by Melanie Karsak
Iceland, 985— When Eirik the Red sailed from Iceland to journey west, everyone knew he was mad. Everyone knew Jörmungandr would swallow him and his crew whole. Everyone lost faith in him, including his wife, who turned to her Christian friends for solace. Everyone gave up on Eirik the Red, except his daughter. When Eirik went west, so did Brien, the man Freydis loved. But Freydis knew her father’s determination to be rich and famous was stronger than any unknown threat from distant waters. So, when Eirik returned talking of a new land dotted with fertile green fields and lush, thick forests, Freydis was not surprised. But when he returned without Brien, Freydis felt the Norns’ hands on her again. To be reunited with her love, she must journey to Greenland. The idea of an adventure to a verdant new land filled with the promise of hope thrilled her. Only Freydis forgot one thing. Her father was a liar. AmazonKU
FELIX (ALPHA DADDIES BOOK FIVE) by Paige Michaels
Khloe has always looked forward to her mating ceremony. She can’t wait to meet her mate and start her new life—no matter how scary the idea is. After all, the man is a total stranger to her. She doesn’t even know his name or what he will expect of her. But she’s hopeful. Felix is older than most Alpha Protectors. He was twenty-five when his mate was born. He had to wait twenty years for her to come of age. He has prepared well for her, especially since he has a secret arsenal of information—her sister is mated to one of his friends. Felix is far more dominant than anyone he knows, and he worries his mate will not be able to bend to his will, but she surprises him. Everything is smooth sailing until his new mate starts having visions. She has abilities he can’t understand, and Felix must find a way to accept the challenges and give his mate the freedom she needs to fulfill her unexpected role within the pack. AmazonKU
A THOUSAND CUTS (CURSEBREAKERS, INC., BOOK THREE) by A M Rose
VS Note: MM PNR.
Sometimes it feels like Fix’s entire life can be summed up with two simple words: wanting and waiting. Wanting a family. Wanting to belong. Wanting to protect. Wanting to love. And waiting endlessly to find it. When a beautiful cam boy with a flurry of curses hanging over his head and a mysterious past asks for his help, Fix thinks all of the wanting and the waiting has come to an end.
Except Liam’s entire life can be summed up in just one word. Running. Running from his past. Running from a rain of curses. Running from unwanted eyes stalking him. Running from the cursebreaker who feels like he can be the perfect dadd—man for Liam. Offering him everything he’s ever wanted. Protection. Care. Love. Will they be able to fit their jagged edges together? Or will the shadow lurking behind Liam swallow them whole? AmazonKU
BEWARE FAERY GIFTS: A REGENCY FANTASY NOVELLA by M J Putney
A shy mortal girl rashly accepts a faery lord’s offer of beauty and charm. Then he comes to claim a terrible price…Quiet young Leah lives a lonely life, her greatest pleasure being to play her Celtic harp in the woods. Her music attracts the attention of Ranulf, a faery lord who yearns to claim Leah and her music, so he offers her beauty, charm, and a season in London where she can find a grand husband. When the time comes to pay him back, he’ll offer three choices, and surely one of them will be easy…The faery lord’s gifts gave Leah the promised beauty and charm and her godmother unexpectedly offers to sponsor a season in London, where she falls in love with Duncan, a handsome, magnetic hero of Waterloo. But a dazzling faery lady from India has also taken an interest in the affairs of the humans, and when it’s time for Leah to pay her debt to the faery lord, she faces an impossible choice.
SPELUNKING FOR A GOBLIN HUSBAND: A MONSTER BRIDES ROMANCE by Marilyn Barr
Chloe – Aliens attacked and I may be the last human left alive. One minute I’m fishing a tourist’s stuffie from the underground caverns and the next I’m witnessing the Mammoth Cave Tour bus’s demise. Ka-boom! Fear locks me in the caves where I raid the trash cans for food like a raccoon—and I’m out of trash cans. Without food, my medicines, or Mr. Meone, I don’t know how much longer I can survive underground. I just need supplies and my beloved cat to live happily ever after. No other companions are required…especially a Kentucky Cave Goblin. Ray – Blasted Chay won my marriage amulet last night at the Goblin Games while I was on a bender. Cave crickets make a goblin do stupid things like get engaged to Putrid Portia by gambling with her crooked father. Before the Goblin King arrives to sanctify the marriage, I must find someone to beat Chay at his games…someone gullible…someone desperate…well, what do we have here? Can Chloe trust Ray not to doublecross her, feed her to the aliens, or gamble her away to another goblin? Will he take her to rescue Mr. Meone or wait for her autoimmune disease to consume her? After a trip to the Goblin Games, she wins his marriage amulet from his nemesis…but will she win his heart too? AmazonKU
WHEN THE WITCH MET THE MINOTAUR (LEAFSHIRE COVE MONSTERS BOOK TWO) by Lila Appleton
She crafts perfection; he conjures chaos—and neither is prepared for the spell they cast on each other. I am respected in Leafshire Cove because I perform magic exactly the way it should be performed—with a witch’s intuition. My spells are precise, and they’re either wonderfully practical or completely fun. Regardless, my magic is true magic. On market days, my cart always has the longest line. That is, until he arrives. An arrogant, foolish minotaur with a ridiculously posh accent sets up shop right beside me. And even though his magic is only a mishmash of tacky illusions and over-the-top displays, townsfolk flock to him. Infuriating. When one of his stupid illusions triggers a magical mishap, I have to step in to keep the whole town from going down. And just when I think he’s my biggest issue and I might have to murder the fool, we discover something far, far more dangerous hiding beneath the streets of Leafshire Cove. AmazonKU
FORBIDDEN by Isabeau Moon
VS Note: FF PNR.
n a world where tradition clashes with forbidden desire, Adinah, a rogue dragon, finds herself cast aside by her clan and society. When the enigmatic Elder Maya defies centuries-old norms to claim her as her mate, their forbidden connection sets their community ablaze with scandal. As they navigate the treacherous waters of love and tradition, sparks fly in this sapphic paranormal romance that will leave you breathless and questioning everything you thought you knew about destiny, desire, and the power of an unconventional bond. AmazonKU
A PRINCE OF THE DJINN: BEYOND MIDLIFE MAGIC: A SILVER FOX DJINN ROMANCE (THE MAGIC OF WISHES AND DREAMS) by Allie McCormack
Age is meaningless to an immortal being who has waited millennia for the right soul…Mandy Dupont never expected her twilight years to bring magic into her life. Powerful, mysterious, and impossibly beautiful, the ancient Djinn Kieran appears in her living room, all graceful power and timeless elegance. He offers her three wishes, but she sees past his otherworldly beauty to recognize something she understands all too well – the weariness of one who’s stepped back from life’s rush and chaos. But where she withdrew due to age and physical limitations, this immortal Djinn has simply seen too much across too many centuries, leaving him cold to the world’s wonders… until her unexpected summons draws him back. As Kieran guides Mandy toward rediscovering dreams she’d set aside, he finds himself shaken by emotions he hasn’t felt in millennia of existence. Her silvered hair and physical limitations are meaningless to him – what captivates him is the fierce light of her spirit, burning brighter than any magic he’s encountered in all his centuries. But with only three wishes between them and ancient magical laws at play, can they find a way to make their impossible romance possible? AmazonKU
THE FALLEN GUARDIAN by Dawn Chartier
Gracyn James has made vengeance her life’s mission. Haunted by the brutal murder of her family, she survives on the streets with The Inciters, a vigilante group that delivers justice to society’s worst. But her ultimate goal remains elusive: finding her father and uncovering why he destroyed her world. When a deadly encounter with the seductive and powerful Angel of Death, leaves her faction annihilated, she’s forced into an uneasy alliance. Lucien Ward, a fallen Guardian with a shadowed past, is on a mission of his own. Stripped of his former glory, he hunts for the truth behind his family’s downfall while fulfilling his grim duties as the Angel of Death. Gracyn’s fiery spirit—and an uncontrollable power she doesn’t yet understand—may be the key to his redemption. Or, she could bring about the end of both their worlds. In a battle where loyalties blur and fate twists, can they uncover the truth before their destinies ignite chaos? Amazon
ASH (MYSTIC MOUNTAIN BOOK FOUR) by Reina Torres
Ash Thomas is a bear who wants a mate, but no one…absolutely no one in Mystic Mountain awakens that part of his soul. He’s worried that he’ll be alone… forever. Suzannah Miller is given a chance at a real home for the first time in her life. She heads to Mystic Mountain to find her way and picks up the interest of a stray along the way. Someone who doesn’t understand the word ‘No.’ In Mystic Mountain, she’ll have the choice between the man and the bear…Who do you think she’ll choose? Amazon
HER FORMER BEAR MATE (CRESCENT LAKE BEARS BOOK SIX) by Arizona Tape
VS Note: FF PNR.
After a terrible break-up with the love of her life, bear shifter Aditi has given up on dating. As much as Aditi wants to avoid her ex, Lena, they share a close friend which means they can’t help but run into each. While Aditi knows it’s over, her heart doesn’t seem to yet. An incident brings her and Lena back together but can they make it work this time? After all, they say an ex is an ex for a reason. Her Former Bear Mate is a sapphic paranormal second-chance romance with fated mates featuring a bear shifter and her mate. It includes a standalone romance and a dash of steamy goodness. It is part of the Crescent Lake Bears series.
BLOOD SKYE (SKYE DRUIDS BOOK SIX) by Donna Grant
The only choice is surrender. In my world, magic and danger go hand-in-hand. It has from my earliest memory. Magic was currency, and if you have it, you have power. I was shaped by some of the most influential Druids into a lethal weapon. Their weapon. Until the night they betray me—and I wind up in the hands of my enemy. He’s nothing but a job for me. To him, I’m the key to finding his father. Too bad I know nothing. But right now, he’s the only thing keeping me alive, so I’ll do whatever it takes. Yet, if we’re going to survive, it means doing it together. I’ve never allowed myself to care, to feel. To hope. He shows me a world that was always just out of reach, one I was never meant to be a part of—and a love that burns bright enough to scorch the earth. Together, we will bring an empire to its knees.
MY DATE WITH A LIGHTBULB by Vera Valentine
When high energy bills leave struggling freelancer Violet feeling burnt out, the city’s LED bulb exchange program seems like the perfect solution to her empty wallet. But when the simple swap goes awry, her bright idea turns a small problem into a much larger issue: one clocking in at 6’6…in platforms. Will Violet’s unexpected vintage visitor prove to be a spark in the dark, or is he secretly up to something more sinister? AmazonKU
THE WOLF OF MY EYE (HIGHLAND WOLF BOOK EIGHT) by Terry Spear
All gray wolf Robert Campbell plans to do is move into his new home and open his new veterinary clinic in the Highlands of Scotland. But a simple summer fishing trip turns into a deadly adventure as a sudden, fierce squall bears down on him and instead of a fish, he rescues beautiful she-wolf Masie MacTavish diving in the vicinity. It’s the best catch he’s ever made! And he aims to keep her. It doesn’t end there as they find themselves falling hard for each other during several wild misadventures, including uncovering a murder. All they know is that if they can make it through all the mystery, mayhem, and madness, they want to be together forever.
OUTCAST ORC: MM FANTASY ROMANCE (CLAIMED BY THE RED HAND BOOK ONE) by Jordan Castillo Price
Being scooped up by slavers seemed like the worst thing that could happen to me. Then I was bought by a massive green orc. I used to be the most sought-after horse trainer in the noble houses. But reputation is a fragile thing. One indiscretion made public, and suddenly those same nobles who’d praised my skill couldn’t shut their doors fast enough. I thought leaving the city would give me a fresh start. Instead, it landed me in chains. Now I belong to Marok. Even to an outsider like me, he stands out among his kind—and not just because he’s the most imposing beast I’ve ever seen. The weight of the silence that follows him speaks of old wounds and deeper stories. And though he towers over everyone here, his own people look right through him. In a world where humans are property and orcs are masters, I should be terrified. But I’ve never been good at knowing my place – and neither, it seems, has he.
DIVINING THE LEAVES by Shveta Thakrar
Plant-loving Ridhi Kapadia and popular Nilesh Batra were friends once. Now, seventeen and alone, Ridhi blends natural perfumes, wears flower crowns, and wanders her local woods, listening for the leafy whispers of her beloved trees. Pleading for the yakshas to admit her into their enchanted forest kingdom, where she knows she truly belongs. After learning his parents’ perfect marriage is a sham and getting suspended from school, a heartsick Nilesh lands at Ridhi’s doorstep—the last thing either of them wants. So when a pretty yakshini offers him the distraction of magic, the same magic he mocked Ridhi for believing in, he jumps at it. Furious, Ridhi strikes a bargain with a noblewoman of the yaksha court. In exchange for helping restore her reputation, Lady Sulochana will turn Ridhi into the yakshini she yearns to be—and teach her to divine the trees’ murmurs. But when Nilesh ends up trapped in the yakshas’ realm, Ridhi realizes the leaves might be telling a disturbing story about the forest her heart is rooted in—one that, even if the two of them band together, threatens to shred the future like so many thorns.
WAVE SONG: A DEEP WATERS NOVELLA by Emma Hamm
VS note: A re-release.
Alys Fairweather has always loved the sea. So when her father gets the opportunity to build a city beneath the waves, she is the first in the submarine with him. She never expected to discover an entire species of merfolk living there. And she certainly didn’t expect to find one of them so captivating. But the song of the waves is one she has never been able to deny, even when that temptation comes in the form of a battle scarred merman. AmazonKU
TOOTH FOR A TOOTH (FAERIES OF ARYDIS (BOOK THREE) by Elliot Ason
Tooth fairy elder Rorain is ecstatic for the numerous One pairings that have sprouted over the past year. But she continues to long for her mate, her One. Until then she’s vowed to focus on the needs of the community. With so many fairy residents leaving to live with their true matches, things have started to quickly fall behind. Hired as a handyman, the human Dan is new to the fairy village of Arydis. He and Rorain work together on a daily basis, planning and discussing the tasks needed to ensure Arydis doesn’t fall apart. But Dan remembers her from decades ago, back when they were both just teenagers. Will Rorain see Dan for who he is? Or are they both destined to be alone forever? AmazonKU
GO LUCK YOURSELF by Sara Raasch
VS Note: MM PNR.
Someone has been stealing Christmas’s joy, and there’s only one clue to the culprit—a single shamrock. With Coal busy restructuring Christmas—and their dad now having a full midlife crisis in the Caribbean—Kris volunteers to investigate St. Patrick’s Day. His cover: an ambassador from Christmas to foster goodwill. What could go wrong? Everything, it seems. Because Prince Lochlann Patrick, Crown Prince of St. Patrick’s Day, happens to be the mysterious student that Kris has been in a small war with at Cambridge. They attempt to play nice for the tabloids, but Kris can’t get through one conversation without wanting to smash Loch’s face in—he’s infuriating, stubborn, loud, obstinate, hot—Wait—hot? Kris might be in some trouble. Especially when it turns out that the mystery behind Christmas’s stolen magic isn’t as simple as an outright theft. But why would a Holiday that Christmas has never had contact with, one that’s always been the very basis of carefree, want to steal joy? Can a spare prince even hope to unravel all this, or will Kris lose something way more valuable than his Holiday’s resources—like his heart?
THE ANATOMY OF MAGIC by J C Cervantes
Lilian Estrada seemingly has it all: an ob-gyn star on the rise, a master at balancing work with whirlwind romances and part of a family of fiercely loyal and exceptional women, all bound together by an extraordinary secret. The Estrada women each possess a unique power, and Lily shines with the rare gift to manipulate memories. Yet not even her mystical abilities can shield her from a harrowing event at the hospital, one that sends her powers—and her confidence—spiraling out of control. Seeking solace, Lily retreats to her family’s ancestral home in Mexico, only to find herself face-to-face with a ghost from her past—Sam, the first love she never forgot. Nearly a decade since she last saw him, Sam is hardly the boy she once knew, and as old flames spark to life, Lily must navigate the mysteries of their shared history and the depths of her own heart if she hopes to control her unpredictable magic.
BLOOD BENEATH THE SNOW (BLOOD AND SOULS DUOLOGY BOOK ONE) by Alexandra Kennington
Revna is no stranger to struggle. As the only member of the royal family without a magical ability, she is seen as an embarrassing mistake by her kingdom and a blight on her bloodline. Luckily, Revna has found family in other outcasts in her kingdom. But when her two closest friends’ lives are put in danger, she is determined to save them by any means necessary, no matter the cost. The Bloodshed Trials—a competition where the last sibling in the royal family standing takes the throne—might just be the ultimate price. Revna turns down her arranged marriage and commits to competing for the throne only to be kidnapped by the mysterious and terrifyingly powerful Hellbringer, the general of her country’s greatest enemy. He has the ability to rend souls with the flick of his wrist and is every inch as intimidating as the war stories say he is. But Revna wonders if there may be some humanity left in him—especially when he reveals there are other parties who want her on the throne for their own secret reasons.
FAN SERVICE by Rosie Danan
The only place small-town outcast Alex Lawson fits in is the online fan forum she built for The Arcane Files, a long-running werewolf detective show. Her dedication to archiving fictional supernatural lore made her Internet-famous, even if she harbors a secret disdain for the show’s star, Devin Ashwood. (Never meet your heroes—sometimes they turn out to be The Worst.) Ever since his show went off the air, Devin and his career have spiraled, but waking up naked in the woods outside his LA home with no memory of the night before is a new low. It must have been a coincidence that the once-in-a-century Wolf Blood Moon crested last night. The claws, fangs, and howling are a little more difficult to explain away. Desperate for answers, Devin finds Alex—the closest thing to an expert that exists. If only he could convince her to stop hating his guts long enough to help….Once he makes her an offer she can’t refuse, these reluctant allies lower their guards trying to wrangle his inner beast. Unfortunately, getting up close and personal quickly comes back to bite them.
HOME GROWN MAGIC by Jamie Paxton and Rebecca Podos
VS Note: LGBTQ Romantic Fantasy.
Yael Clauneck is the only scion of an obscenely wealthy banking family with its fingers in every pie in the realm. They’re on the precipice of a predetermined life when they flee their own graduation party, galloping away in search of . . . well, they’re not sure, but maybe the chance to feel like life can still be a grand adventure. Margot Greenwillow—talented plant witch, tea lover, and greenhouse owner—has never felt further from adventure in her life. She’s been desperately trying to keep what remains of her family’s magic remedies business afloat. So when Yael, her childhood friend and former crush, rides back into her life, she’s shocked. But perhaps this could be a good thing. After all, Margot could use an assistant in the greenhouses. Yael has no experience or, honestly, practical skills, but they’re delighted to accept the job. They can lay low for a while, flirting with Margot and figuring out what to do next. Meanwhile, Margot has plans of her own—but plans are notoriously unreliable, and unlikely to survive a swiftly blooming mutual attraction, not to mention the machinations of parents determined to get their heir back . . . no matter the cost.
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LOVE AND OTHER PARADOXES: A NOVEL by Catriona Silvey
Cambridge University, 2005: Student Joe Greene scribbles verses in the margins of his notebook, dreaming of a future where his words will echo through the ages, all while doubting it could ever happen. Then, the future quite literally finds him—in the form of Esi. She’s part of a time-traveling tour, a trip for people in the future to witness history’s greatest moments firsthand. The star of this tour? Joe Greene. In Esi’s era, Joe is as renowned as Shakespeare. And he’s about to meet Diana, a fellow student and aspiring actress, who will become his muse and the subject of his famous love poems. But Esi is harboring a secret. She’s not here because she idolizes Joe—actually, she thinks his poetry is overrated. Something will happen at Cambridge this year that will wreck Esi’s life, and she’s hell-bent on changing it. When Esi goes rogue from her tour, she bumps into Joe and sends his destiny into a tailspin. To save both their futures, Esi becomes Joe’s dating coach, helping him win over Diana. But when Joe’s romantic endeavors go off-script—and worse, he starts falling for Esi instead—they both face a crucial question: Is the future set in stone, or can we pen our own fates?
BITTEN BY THE VAMPIRE by Shonna Preston
Julia Beckett and Oz Ford have been best friends since they were kids. When Julia left town for art school a decade ago, Oz followed a month later. Skirting an attraction to each other over half their lives, things finally come to a head, and the two kiss. Oz didn’t have the best life. The one constant and the brightest thing in his life is Julia. It figures that the day he finally gets together with the love of his life is the day he dies. After a fateful night out with coworkers, Oz wakes up on the floor of a random apartment with memories of a group of mysterious women. He gets out of there and goes to Julia. When fussing turns to passion and Julia feels a sharp twinge on her neck, they discover the truth. Oz is a vampire now. A host of problems, including what their future will now look like, the appearance of Oz’s sire and her intentions for him, throw the couple’s plans into disarray. But Julia’s not giving up on Oz. He always has and always will be hers—no matter what some fanged jerk thinks. AmazonKU
IDOLFIRE by Grace Curtis
VS Note: Sapphic Fantasy Romance.
On one side of the world, Aleya Ana-Ulai is desperate for a chance. Her family have written her off as a mistake, but she’s determined to prove every last one of them wrong. On the other, Kirby of Wall’s End is searching for redemption. An ancient curse tore her life apart, but to fix it, she’ll have to leave everything behind. Fate sets them both on the path to Nivela, a city once poised to conquer the world with the power of a thousand stolen gods. Now the gates are closed and the old magic slumbers. Dead — or waiting for a spark to light it anew…A character-driven science-fantasy road trip book with sword fights and a slowburn romance, Idolfire delves into the vastness of history and the terrifying power of organized faith.
ONE NIGHT WITH HER GRUMPY ORC (TOOTHSOME MONSTER ROMANCE) by Jilli Waters
One sunshine librarian. One grumpy, closed-off orc. One way to keep warm. A late season blizzard has surprised our small town, Moonfang Haven. When the snowplow truck loses control and crashes into the library, Grev, the grumpy orc patron, saves me. Now we’re trapped in the library during a blizzard with no heat. There’s only one way to keep warm. But can one night of passion and necessity stand strong in the warmth of a new day?
HOUSE OF DEMONS AND BONES (SHADES OF RUIN AND MAGIC BOOK FIVE) by Meg Xuemei X
Sy – I’m no longer a dirty little secret. Two powerful heirs now know about Barbie and me, but they intend to keep it that way to protect us. Killian has yet to decide which woman he’ll choose. He can’t have everything—he must choose love or the crown. While Barbie’s luck runs out, my star rises with three heirs courting me. It turns out I’m not just a monster that feeds on sex and violence. I’m what the supernaturals have been searching for. Our brutal father is coming. They say, with the God of Ruin, everything will fall. Barbie and I will stand in his war path, along with our five princes. AmazonKU
WICKED DEPTHS by Melissa McSherry
Two queens. One deadly bond. Nyxara, the fierce Dragon Queen, protects her forest with ruthless fire. Vaela, the cunning Sea Witch, weaves deadly deals with devastating consequences. Captured and betrayed, Vaela becomes Nyxara’s prisoner—a pawn in a game of vengeance against a king who seeks to destroy them both. But as hatred turns to desire and passion ignites, their bond could save their world—or shatter it. Wicked Depths is a dark, sapphic fantasy of forbidden love, dangerous bargains, and monstrous power. AmazonKU
ADORINGLY, EDWARD: A LOOSE RAPUNZEL FAIRY TALE RETELLING (LETTERS TO LOVE BOOK FIVE) by Sydney Windward
They locked him in that tower for his own good. But no one ever mentioned that it was the most dangerous place of all…Edward Beaumont has suffered from a heart condition all his life, and all he wants to do is experience life in its fullest. He sneaks out of his locked tower, dons a mask, and attends a masquerade where he meets a beautiful woman who was everything he never knew he wanted. Parted without knowing her name, he tries to search for her, but a tower and his sickness stand between them. Lady Vivienne Winfield makes it a game of finding her masked hero, only to panic when a game turns into a race against time. If she doesn’t locate him within two weeks, she will be married to the duke and lose all chance at future happiness. Vivienne and Edward battle against the ticking clock when they learn devastating secrets about themselves that could shake the foundation of their world. When something even more sinister enters the arena, will they win the race against time? Or will they be too late? AmazonKU
THE TOMB OF DRAGONS: CHRONICLES OF OSRETH: THE CEMETARIES OF AMALO TRILOGY BOOK THREE by Katherine Addison
Thara Celehar has lost his ability to speak with the dead. When that title of Witness for the Dead is gone, what defines him? While his title may be gone, his duties are not. Celehar contends with a municipal cemetery with fifty years of secrets, the damage of a revethavar he’s terrified to remember, and a group of miners who are more than willing to trade Celehar’s life for a chance at what they feel they’re owed. Celehar does not have to face these impossible tasks alone. Joining him are his mentee Velhiro Tomasaran, still finding her footing with the investigative nature of their job; Iäna Pel-Thenhior, his beloved opera director friend and avid supporter; Anora Chanavar, his stalwart friend and fellow prelate of Ulis; and the valiant guard captain Hanu Olgarezh. Amidst the backdrop of a murder and a brewing political uprising, Celehar must seek justice for those who cannot find it themselves under a tense political system. The repercussions of his quest are never as simple they seem, and Celehar’s own life and happiness hang in the balance.
THE WINTER GODDESS: A NOVEL by Megan Barnard
Cailleach, goddess of winter, was not born to be a blight on humanity, but she became one. She would say with scorn that it was their own fault: mortals were selfish, thoughtless, and destructive, bringing harm to each other and the earth without cause or qualms. One day, Cailleach goes too far. Thousands die, lost to her brutal winter. In punishment, her mother Danu, queen of the gods, strips the goddess of her powers and sends Cailleach to earth, to live and die as the mortals she so despises, until she understands what it is to be one of them. Though determined to live in solitude, Cailleach finds that she cannot help but reach for the people she once held in such disdain. She loves and mourns in equal measure, and in opening herself to humanity, hears tales not meant for immortal ears—including a long-buried secret that will redefine what it means to be a god.
EIGHT SECOND MAGIC by WM Kirkland
VS Note: MM PNR.
Sparks fly when Beau meets the sexy vampire clown after the event for drinks, and a night of passion makes the night complete. But what should have been a one-night stand turns into something more when Leon reveals that they were matched by Cowboy Magic, a dating service for paranormal rodeo performers. Wolf shifter Rhody Tallwood, one of the famous Tallwood brothers of bronc riding fame, put in a request with Cowboy Magic, then forgot — until he’s told to watch the bull riding. Now he’s got to juggle not one, but two vampire mates, as well as his brothers’ displeasure, because the three of them together are magic, and each of them wants their relationship to last a lot longer than eight seconds.
THE WITCH WHO TRADES WITH DEATH by C M Alongi
A young witch forced to play concubine for her empirical captor, finally breaks free to find a life of her own, but even those with the power to call Death cannot outrun their past…All witches must serve the cruel and immortal Emperor Yamueto. But after four years of terror and abuse, Khana not only kills one of his favorite courtiers with her magic, but also discovers the secret of his power and immortality: he’s been making deals with Death. And now, so is she. Armed with magic that she doesn’t fully understand, Khana flees the empire and stumbles into a small mountain town filled with fierce warriors that ostracize her for being a witch, despite using her abilities to heal their sick and injured. There, her magic and courage are put to the test as she is forced to stop running and fight back against the emperor that wants her dead. But every deal she makes with Death takes another piece of her soul. And there’s only so much Khana can give before she turns into the very monster she’s trying to destroy.
BLOOD BROTHER REDEEMED (SEXTON BLOOD BROTHERS) by Lisa Daniels
After a horrible incident when I was young, I’ve found it very difficult to trust. After I left my family, the Sextons took me in, Helped me develop my technology ideas, And generally helped me feel a little bit more at home. But there was always a problem lurking in our interactions. As someone with shifter blood and no ability to shift, I found that my ability was to be forgetful. Literally. Apart from my family, everyone seems to forget me. Then I met Dante. He remembers me. He irritates me. His perfect physique is distracting. And his alpha male energy should be a real turn-off. Unfortunately, he doesn’t seem willing to leave me alone. And the more time I spend with him, the more I crave being remembered, and the more I want to gaze into his stunning blue eyes. AmazonKU
TENTACLES WITH BENEFITS 2: MM GAY TENTACLE MONSTER ROMANCE (TENTACLES IN LOVE) by Connor Crowe
VS Note: Listed in Erotica.
THE TIDES OF TIME by Sarah M Eden
BEAUTY’S MONSTROUS DEMONS by HennWhen I was eighteen, I had my tarot cards read, and they said that I’d have four mates. My scent blockers protect everyone else from knowing what I am, but the second I walk into one of my classes, I’m hit with the most delectable smell of peaches. If I don’t find my mates by my twenty-first birthday, I will fall pray to a curse and fall asleep for a hundred years. Finding them all is the only way to make that happen, even if they may all be monsters. Will Beauty find her mates, or fall into her fated slumber? Amazon
ALPHAS NEVER HIDE (WILLOW LAKE SUPERNATURALS BOOK FIVE) by Lori Ames
THE VAMPIRE AND THE CASE OF THE HELLACIOUS HAG (PORTLOCK PARANORMAL DETECTIVE SERIES BOOK SIX) by Heather G Harris and Jilleen Dolbeare
DEVOUR THE DARK: A CAPTAIN HOOK, CROCODILE AND WENDY DARLING REIMAGINING (DEVOURER SERIES BOOK TWO) by Nikki St Crowe
WEREWOLF’S HEARTSONG (THE ALPHA’S FATE SERIES BOOK ONE) by Angie McMillon 
THE BARBARIANS TRIBUTE (NOT SO SAVAGE BARBARIANS BOOK ONE) by Amy Padilla
THE SLAVE IN A PRINCESS DISGUISE by Kiss LeilaniThis cannot be read as a standalone, as it is a direct continuation of Book 1. They don’t know I’m a girl. They all look at me and see a boy. A prince. Their kind purchase humans like me—male or female—for their lustful desires. And, when they storm into our kingdom to buy my sister, I intervene to protect her. I make them take me too. The plan is to escape with my sister whenever we find a chance. How am I to know our prison will be the most fortified place in their kingdom? I’m supposed to stay on the sidelines. The one they have no real use for. The one they never mean to buy. But then, the most important person in their savage land—their ruthless beast king—takes an interest in the “pretty little prince.” How do we survive in this brutal kingdom, where everyone hates our kind and shows us no mercy? And how does someone, with a secret like mine, become a lust slave? AmazonKU
ALPHA’S CURSED HIDDEN HEIR (WAVES OF FATED DESIRE BOOK ONE) by Flora R Leigh
EYES OF DEVIOUS BURGUNDY: DEATHCALLER DUET BOOK ONE (AN AGE OF WAR AND PROPHECY) by Lacey LehotzkyFor ten long years, Angels and Demons have waged a brutal war, with one man standing between the Demons and total annihilation: Rokath, the cruel and merciless general feared for his power to raise the dead. A prophecy whispers of a woman with eyes of devious burgundy who will shift the balance of power, but Rokath has plans of his own. After a deadly plague wipes out millions of Demons across the realm, Rokath issues an unforgiving command—every family must send one male to the front or face being put to the sword. Assyria, a sharp-tongued, burgundy-eyed farmgirl, is trapped in an abusive marriage to a nobleman who only values her for the power she could give their offspring. Her life unravels when Rokath’s soldiers arrive with the decree. A violent clash leaves her covered in blood—and running for her life. With her rare magic, she assumes the form of her slain husband and marches off to war, hiding among the very men she’s sworn to hate for killing her family. In a society where women must remain veiled and pure, Assyria’s survival hinges on secrecy. Yet nothing can prepare her for the sharp, sinister gaze of Rokath, whose punishments for disobedience are swift and savage. When their paths cross, fate sets into motion a dangerous chain of events neither of them can control. With tension crackling between them and thousands of lives balanced on a knife’s edge, will their unlikely connection ignite salvation for the Demons—or doom them to destruction? AmazonKU
FIGHTING FOR INFINITY (LOCH AND KEY SERIES BOOK THREE) by Alyson RootAmelia and Erin thought they had it all figured out: defy fate and prove that love conquers all. But when it comes to vampires and humans, nothing is ever simple. As the Salvatore Regina and her warrior protector, they’re revered as the queens foretold in prophecy, destined to save the vampire world and bring peace to the Fallen and their human mates. When Grand Master Mohan’s bold plan to reveal the existence of vampires to the President of the United States goes catastrophically wrong, the response is swift and brutal. Humanity reacts to the unknown in a way that should have been predictable: with fear and fire. Ripped from their Hawaiian honeymoon, Amelia and Erin find themselves on the run for their lives, and for the fate of all vampire kind. With the world against them and a centuries-old prophecy weighing on their shoulders, they must decide if they’re willing to fulfill a destiny they never chose. Is the prophecy their fate or their prison? Can they forge peace between humans and vampires? And what if, to do both, the price is everything—even each other? In this adrenaline-packed conclusion to the trilogy, Amelia and Erin confront the limits of their love and their sanity. Racing across the globe, they leave behind a trail of danger, desire, and impossible decisions. Somewhere along the way, they just might find that infinity isn’t merely something to fight for—it’s theirs to claim. Together. AmazonKU
DIREBOUND: A DARK ROMANTASY (THE WOLVES OF RUIN BOOK ONE) by Sable Sorensen
Meryn Cooper has never dreamed of being one of the Bonded, the King’s elite warriors who form mental links with massive, vicious direwolves. She’s made peace with her life scraping by in poverty in the shadows of the castle. But then her younger sister Saela is kidnapped, stolen across the border by the immortal monsters her country has spent centuries fighting. And Meryn’s world falls apart. Desperate to cross the front and save her sister, Meryn enlists in the army—only to discover that there are Bonding Trials this year, where all soldiers are forced to risk their lives in an attempt to connect with a direwolf. It’s too late to turn back; Meryn is thrown into the deadly competition against her will. Now, she’ll need to survive the next four months of training at the castle if she wants a chance of finding Saela. Everything here is a test, from the brutal classes where one mistake means death, to the glittering court parties where every smile hides a knife. To make things worse, Meryn is bound to a feral direwolf who refuses to communicate. The other trainees would love to spill her common blood. And her gorgeous instructor, Stark Therion, is as malicious as the wolves himself. Everyone is out to get her—everyone but the dangerously handsome crown prince, Killian Valtiere. But if she loses her heart to him, she may also lose her life. And the castle is hiding dark secrets. AmazonKU
A HARVEST OF HEARTS by Andrea Eames
Everyone in Foss Butcher’s village knows what happens when the magic-workers come; they harvest human hearts to use in their spells. That’s just how life in her kingdom works. But Foss, plain, clumsy, and practical as a boot, never expected anyone would want hers. When a sorcerer snags a piece of Foss’s heart without meaning to, she is furious. For once a heart is snagged, the experience is . . . well, unpleasant. So, Foss finds herself stomping toward the grand City to keep his enchanted House and demands that he fixes her before she keels over and dies, or whatever happens when hearts are Snagged. But the sorcerer, Sylvester, is not what she expected. Petulant, idle, and new to his powers, Sylvester has no clue how to undo the heart-taking, or how to do much of anything really, apart from sulk. Foss’s only friend is a talking cat and even the House’s walls themselves have moods. As Foss searches for a cure, she accidentally uncovers that there is much more to the heart-taking—and to the magic-workers themselves—than she could have ever imagined. AmazonKU AB
ECHOES FROM THE VOID (SHADOW LOCKE SHIFTERS BOOK THREE) by Elle Lincoln
They say twins share a soul. But what happens when that soul is split between light and shadow? Finding my twin brother should have been the answer to everything. Instead, it’s only revealed how deep the corruption runs. The shadow realm is dying, and our father—a legendary Eredar beast—may be the key to saving it. Or destroying it completely. As Finn and I learn to harness our combined powers, the men who’ve claimed my heart face their own demons: Leo, whose playful light masks a growing darkness. Matteo, whose protective nature has turned lethal. Bishop, who must choose between duty and desire. Dorian, whose immortal curse could be our salvation—or our doom. The High Council’s corruption runs deeper than anyone imagined, and ancient powers are stirring in both realms. My pack is all that stands between two worlds on the brink of collapse. But to save them both, we’ll have to break every rule in existence—and possibly destroy ourselves in the process. They say good girls follow the rules. But sometimes, breaking them is the only way to survive. Warning: This final installment contains dark themes, morally grey choices, and a reverse harem romance that defies both shadow and light. AmazonKU
TWO WRONG TURNS: MM MPREG PNR by Allie W Scott
Barrett – I’m trying to find my muse after months of feeling stuck. After loading up the necessities, I take off across the country in hopes to get my spark back. When my GPS starting acting up, I find myself in a small town that seemed to pop up out of nowhere. Deciding it’s best to stop for directions and a bite to eat, I go to the local diner. Nolan – As Alpha, it’s my job to handle any big problems amongst my people. When I get a call that the town’s two biggest troublemakers need wrangling, I know I’m the only one they’ll listen to. After taking care of the problem, I find myself outside the diner with my bear on the brink of a shift. There’s only one thing on his mind: MATE! AmazonKU
WINTER’S DEEP (DARK SEASON BOOK FOUR) by Adrian Blue
VS Note: A short read.
THE DEMIGOD (SEVEN SINS MC BOOK SIX) by Jessica Gadziala
HOUSE OF NIGHT: A DARK GOTHIC FANTASY by Celia Aaron
CAUGHT (DARK MM SHIFTER ROMANCE) (MATING RUN BOOK ONE) by Leo Rivers
Once a year, the werewolves hunt. Once a year, the humans surrender. The mating run is a primal tradition—a night when wolves give in to their instincts, hunting down human mates to claim. Evan has spent his life avoiding it, hiding his secrets, his desires… and the fear that, deep down, he wants to be caught. This year, he has no choice. Forced into the hunt, he runs for his life. But the moment that older alpha wolf Silas scents him, the game is over. Silas is relentless. Possessive. And he believes that Evan is his fated mate. AmazonKU
GUARDED BY A MONSTER (MONSTROUS GUARDIANS BOOK TWO) by Kenzie Kelly
I was trying to coax a feral cat from under a dumpster when I witnessed a murder. A cut-and-dry case, the police said. The assailant probably never saw me, so I was in no danger, they said. They were wrong. Now a ruthless criminal is determined to silence me, and my only hope for survival comes in the form of a towering, genetically engineered monster with hot, piercing red eyes and claws that can cut through steel—and wrap me in a gentle hug. Created as a super soldier, Thurl becomes my bodyguard—one who makes my body sing. He may be a beast, but my body and brain say he’s safe. He says we’re mates, which means forever. I don’t know if I’m ready for forever. When my enemies close in, I have to make a choice: Bind my life to a monster, or give up the one creature who sets my body and soul on fire? Join the adventure in a world where monsters become protectors, humans become monstrous, and love defies the darkest of origins. AmazonKU
CLAIMED BY THE LONE WOLF by Willow Dex
I return to my old pack to find my mate claimed, stalked, and hating me for leaving. At 29 I knew Sara was my mate. She was 18, newly shifted and instantly mine—until I walked away. As an enforcer, staying placed her in danger. But now, a new Alpha rules, the corruption is ending, and I’m back to fix what I broke. Leaving was supposed to keep her safe. I was wrong. Another wolf has claimed her. He’s dangerous. Obsessed. And when he lays a hand on her, I see red. I attack. But, silver takes me down. I should be dead. Instead, I wake up in her bed—weak, trapped, and waiting to heal. She swears she doesn’t love me. But her scent, her pulse, her every breath betray her. Forgiveness takes time, but love? That never left. Now, that bastard dares to claim her before the Alpha. As if he had rights. I won’t lose her again. This time? I’ll kill to keep her. AmazonKU
SHAMROCKS AND SECOND CHANCES (EVERSHIFT HAVEN BOOK SIX) by Aurelia Skye
I, Bella Brewster, have spent the last two years running Moonwake Café, perfecting my espresso spells, and telling myself I’m completely over the scoundrel who broke my heart until my ex strolls back into town, all roguish smiles and bad ideas, claiming someone stole his gold. Seamus O’Connell isn’t just any ex. He’s a leprechaun (totally not how you pictured them), and not just any leprechaun. He’s the one who left me without a word, vanishing like mist and taking my heart with him. Now he’s back, swearing up and down his magically bound fortune has been stolen, and that whoever took it wants me involved. He insists this isn’t just about gold. It’s about keeping his magic strong. Like I care if he withers into a pile of dust? Too bad I do still sort of care. A little. I should tell him to take his missing gold and shove it up a rainbow’s end. Instead, I let myself get pulled into the mystery, partly because I do love a good puzzle, and partly because I want answers for two years ago. Absolutely nothing to do with any lingering feelings I definitely DON’T have . Now, we’re following a trail of enchanted riddles, sneaky clues, and the occasional detour into fae mischief. Hecate, of course, has many opinions about my life choices—mostly I told you so, that she happily shares with me, punctuated with dramatic sighs and exaggerated tail flicks. Even she can’t deny the signs are all pointing toward something bigger than stolen treasure. The real question isn’t just who took Seamus’s gold but why they seem so determined to throw us together. AmazonKU
THE BEAUTY AND HIS BEAST by Layla Moran
VS Note: MM Fantasy.
Everild, known far and wide as the Beast, is a warrior of unparalleled ferocity, revered by the king and feared by his enemies. His prowess in battle has earned him not only titles but also the king’s favor, and with it, the spoils of war. Everild expects lands, riches, and glory as his reward. What he does not expect is the king’s latest gift—a young cleric, an apprentice no less, to be his betrothed. Camdyn has spent his life within the walls of the monastery until he is thrust into an arranged marriage with the most infamous warrior in the kingdom. The stories he’s heard of Everild have painted a picture of a monstrous man, a beast without equal, but what he finds upon meeting his betrothed is far different. Everild is not the brutal figure of war he imagined, but a man with an unexpected gentleness, one whose quiet kindness disarms Camdyn more than his battle-scarred reputation ever could. In a world where loyalty is tested and the price of honor is steep, Everild and Camdyn must navigate their new roles all while the threat of betrayal hangs heavy over them. AmazonKU
THE CHOCOLATE TEAPOT (CAT CAFE MAGICAL MYSTERY BOOK FIVE) by Rosie Reed
Windsor witch Amber Eldritch is hoping for a sweet day out, but when a Marilyn Monroe impersonator is killed at the grand opening of the town’s new chocolate factory, she finds herself in a sticky situation. Especially when she realises this was no accident! But solving the murder isn’t Amber’s only problem this autumn equinox. After his brave sacrifice to save her cousin’s life last month, Windsor’s most dashing vampire policeman, Sergeant David Van Danté, needs to regain his powers. Restoring him won’t be easy, but apparently the answer lies with a magical talking chocolate teapot – which isn’t as useless as it sounds! With a cocoa golem acting suspiciously, a rock band full of secrets, and a chocolate influencer with a bitter streak, Amber’s got plenty of suspects to sift through. Luckily, her talking cat is on hand as always to lend a paw. AmazonKU
BITTER WIND (HICKORY BEND RAPIDS BOOK ONE) by Ruby Shae
He swore he’d never take another mate…Grizzly bear shifter, Ryker Windsor, doesn’t want a mate—ever. His first mating was a mistake, and though he doesn’t regret raising his sons, he refuses to let another woman into his heart—or his head. But when Carly Masters walks into his shop, all his careful walls start to crack. She’s not looking for forever…Curvy girl, Carly Masters, never expected the town’s broody mechanic to ask her out. She’s not chasing fairy tales, but the instant pull between them is impossible to ignore. Ryker makes her crave something she’s never had, and though he’s holding back, she can’t help but hope for more. Fate doesn’t care about his promises…Ryker vowed to spend the rest of his life alone, but fighting the bond between them is futile. Carly is his, and now that he has her, letting go isn’t an option. But old wounds run deep, and if he can’t overcome his past, he might lose the only woman who was ever meant to be his. AmazonKU
THE SAVAGE QUEEN (THE AISLING TRILOGY BOOK TWO) by Ashley Metzler
VS Note: From FEB 14.
Her deadliest enemy, her one true love…Aisling survived battles and betrayal after her marriage to the king of the fae. Now she is caught between two worlds, with magic flowing in her mortal veins—bound forever to Lir and his people. She journeys to the frozen north, seeking the origin of her power. In a palace of ice and snow, Aisling falls under the spell of another fae king. Fionn is as cold and beautiful as the wilderness he rules—and he wants to make Aisling his queen. But her bond with Lir can never be broken. Lir is wild and ruthless, and prophecies say their love will bring devastation. Still, Aisling’s dreams and desires always return to him. When Lir storms into the ice king’s court to challenge for her hand, Aisling must choose where her heart and her loyalties lie. Loving Lir will turn the whole fae world against her and release unimaginable evil. But rejecting him will tear her apart, AmazonKU AB
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