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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HUNGER IN HIS BLOOD (BRIDES OF THE KYLORR BOOK THREE) by Zoey Draven
I’ve loved Kaldur of House Kaalium since the first moment I laid eyes on him. He’s a sinfully charming, lore-smoking playboy with a smile that makes me see stars. As the High Lord of Vyaan, his vast power and wealth extends throughout the entirety of our nation—and he’s as untouchable as he is devastatingly handsome. Me? I’m a lowly human keeper on his grand estate. An orphan with no family. A dreamer, who lives in the adventure of my own fictional stories. I couldn’t be more beneath his notice or unlike the plethora of pretty, clever socialites who warm his bed. For two years, he has no idea I even exist…until one afternoon, a tiny cut on my palm changes everything. He discovers that I’m his kyrana, his blood mate. The one female that will sate his vampiric hunger and calm the berserker rages of his race. I thought every dream I’d had was finally coming true—my winged prince finally come. Until Kaldur breaks my heart so callously, reinforcing every pain and insecurity I’d ever had. And when he realizes his mistake and sets his mind to winning me back? He’ll have the fight of his life if he thinks I’ll ever give him my heart again. AmazonKU
DOUBLE BIND (COSMIC MATES BOOK SIX) by Cara Bristol
Marshall Clark III never meant to hurt Amity Landers. But the clone indentured to Dark Ops couldn’t allow his attraction to a beautiful woman destroy his sole chance for freedom. Having inadvertently put her life in danger, he’s willing to marry her so she can gain sanctuary on planet Refuge. But is she grateful? No. Instead, the formerly sweet, enchanting woman has turned bitter and angry and seems intent on making his life miserable. Fortunately, the Cosmic Mates marriage contract provides an escape clause. However, he’s locked in for a year until he can regain his freedom. Terminally unlucky in love, Amity Landers still had high hopes when she met the handsome, charming Marshall Clark. But after a magical first date that swept her off her feet, she’s crushed when she discovers the Dark Ops agent used her, faking interest to obtain the information he wanted. And worse, contact with him jeopardized her life. The only recourse is to accept his grudging offer of marriage, which will enable her to get asylum. But she’ll be counting the days until she can break free of her fake, pity marriage.
When even friendship seems out of reach, can two people in a fake marriage who hate each other find true love before time runs out? AmazonKU
THRUSTER: A CYBORG MILITARY ROMANCE (HUNTED RELICS BOOK NINE) by Sybur Phyre
As the rebellion readies the acquired Titan starship and gets closer to making their escape from planet Ellipsis, they must draw the Solcrue away from the ship’s location to protect it. CyberTitan Thruster is their leader in the sky. Kelta – For years, our group of human rebels has stayed in the lonely shadows of the outer rim. But a passing squad of Solcrue discovers our starships. We’re massively outnumbered and outgunned. To save me and my damaged fighter from smashing into a Solcrue engine and burning up, my father opens a portal and launches me through it. I tumble beyond the inky water and exit over the surface of planet Ellipsis, where things don’t look much better. My fighter plummets toward the surface among Skysprinters and Titans that rocket through the air. I’ve fallen halfway across the galaxy into another battle. But the rumors of the Titan survivors are true. A fire in my cockpit forces me to eject amid the mayhem. My chute shreds before it fully opens. A Titan with jets all over his glinting exterior snatches me up as I’m about to smash into the ground. There’s an odd understanding between us when he sets me down. Enemy Solcrue close in. The Titan’s fighting style melds with mine as if we’ve worked together before. Soon, it feels less like a war and more like a rhythmic dance of destruction. Thruster’s mission is to distract the Solcrue from the business of the rebels. But when the enemy traps him, I know I have to do something drastic.,,(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
INTO ELYSIUM (THE RESISTANCE BOOK ONE) by A M Johnson
VS note: MM SFR.
Eben had one job at Elysium—keep the barrier wall lit at all costs. As a Dusk Guard, he was safe from the war raging across the country, from the rebels, and the new world. He was safe from the laws that would see him dead if they knew his one secret. But after being called inside Elysium to watch over one of the rebel prisoners, every wall he’d created to protect himself comes crashing down. Cale never thought he’d survive the virus that turned the world dark and threw his country into chaos. He never thought his last days would be drawn out inside a cell in one of the most notorious prisons in the west. Elysium was a place for the dead. But in the pitch of night, the one person he’d thought he couldn’t trust becomes his savior and so much more. AmazonKU
ODIN: GALACTIC CYBORG HEAT by Jessie Rose Case
HEA, Galactic Cyborg Heat Series, Hot Romantic Fiction Novel. This tantalizing story of passions and desires unexpectedly brings together a Cyborg and a human female in a way they never thought possible. This is a standalone novel but can and is more complete by reading the series in order starting with Book 1 Rage. Not doing so, will not spoil your enjoyment. AmazonKU
STAR POWER: ELLIS MCFADDEN MYSTERIES by Kristen Painter
VS Note: Not a romance although there is a boyfriend. More of a cozy scifi mystery.
Step into the enigmatic world of the Athos—a vessel that blends the luxury of a cruise ship, the intrigue of a scientific research station, and the might of a military starship. Here, amidst the stars, you’ll find Ellis McFadden, the ship’s head librarian, embarking on adventures she never anticipated this late in her career. The latest adventure sees the ship approaching a mesmerizing nebula, the centerpiece of a grand gala. It’ll be an evening filled with the galaxy’s elite, all gathered to marvel at this cosmic wonder and the legendary gem rumored to be born from its very core. But when this priceless jewel vanishes, Ellis, along with her dashing new boyfriend, Frank, and her charming android cat, has no choice but to find the gem. Failure could mean an interstellar incident, resulting in Ellis, and her daughter, the Vice Admiral, being ousted from their celestial home. Can they solve the mystery in time to save their place among the stars? AmazonKU AB
THE HUNTER’S OBSESSION (VIRILE VRUTS OF NYARA BOOK TWO) by Vera Phoenix
Getting stranded on an alien planet wasn’t the plan. Neither was falling for its most dangerous inhabitant. Draxel. Fierce, unyielding, and maddeningly irresistible, he’s everything I should avoid. But when a storm traps us together, it’s clear that fate has other ideas. He claims I’m his mate, a bond that neither of us wants yet can’t seem to deny. I’ve fought hard to keep my independence, to hold onto the life I knew before, but Draxel’s intensity chips away at my defenses. His protectiveness is as infuriating as it is intoxicating, and even as I try to run, his unwavering determination pulls me back. The planet is as wild and unforgiving as he is, and when danger forces us closer, the line between anger and passion blurs. Draxel’s touch awakens something primal in me—a yearning as untamed as the storms that rage across his world. But surrendering to him means risking everything: my freedom, my heart, and a future I can’t control. Now, I’m caught in a battle between my head and my heart. Draxel’s obsession burns hotter than the sun, and I’m not sure I can—or want—to resist him any longer. But if I give in, will his love protect me… or destroy me? AmazonKU
THE VALRAIS LEGACY (FORGING THE STARS BOOK TWO) by J F Miev
VS Note: MM SFR.
After discovering the truth about the Valrais Family, Aiden’s fate is sealed. The only person he can trust is the man he once swore to kill – Darren Howe. A month after Aiden’s life takes an unexpected turn, he and Darren return to the hideout on the abandoned asteroid. There, Sara’s AI reveals the contents of the Valrais Legacy, half of which are shrouded in a mystery that takes the two men to Earth. As Aiden and Darren set out to uncover a truth that could change the world, they inevitably grow closer. The more Aiden learns about Darren, the more he sees a man who is haunted by a past he’d kept buried for too long. Just like Aiden. AmazonKU
ALIEN ENGINEER’S MATE (LATHARIAN MATE PROGRAM BOOK FIVE) by Mina Carter
Colony widow, desperate mother, reluctant mate…Her kids needed doctors she couldn’t afford. The Latharian Mate Program seemed like Eira’s only way out. Walking away from her husband’s memory and their family home gutted her, but the space station offered what the colony couldn’t—a fighting chance for her children’s health. Being matched with the station’s intimidating Lead Engineer—a warrior with combat honors who’s already raising a daughter of his own—wasn’t part of her plan. Neither was watching him be arrested for treason right as she was beginning to fall for him….Lead Engineer, decorated warrior, single father…Maax A’Taav prides himself on precision and control. Since rescuing his daughter from abusive guardians, he’s created an orderly life for them aboard Devan Station. When the mate program matches him with Eira and her three children, he discovers that family isn’t about order… it’s about love, adaptability and having the courage to stand up and fight for those you love… even if it costs you everything. With security forces hunting Maax and Emily facing removal from the only father she’s ever known, can Eira fight an alien system determined to tear them apart? Or will their chance at happiness be shattered before it truly begins? AmazonKU
BRIDE CONTRACT (PRINCES OF XAAVIA BOOK ONE) by Melissa Emerald
Niska – Being sold to aliens on the seedy lower-levels of a space-station is about as terrifying as you would imagine. So when I get presented with the opportunity to save myself and my friends from the countless fate-worse-than-death scenarios that play out here at this end of the galaxy, I take it. Even if it means agreeing to being strapped to a breeding bench for a huge, horned alien prince. At least this way I know what I’m in for; a few months of sleeping with Prince Kiahn in exchange for freedom and a life of luxury for me and my friends. Plus, he’s hot, so I’m pretty sure I’m ok about taking one for the team. Kiahn I never wanted to enter a breeding contract. They were too dangerous. I might get overstimulated and hurt the poor female. But then my Aunt goes behind my back and purchases the prettiest creature I have ever laid eyes on from the slave traders at the space-station. And she gives this human female to me, as a gift. AmazonKU
TWILIGHT DYING: SPLICED BOOK THREE by Griffin Asher
VS note: I’ve been enjoying this post apoclyptic series.
They’re both dying. Is their bond enough to save them—and everyone they care about? Charlie Coleman knew that becoming Spliced—a super soldier fused with alien DNA—would eventually kill her. But if it meant fighting back against the Bug invaders, it was a sacrifice she was willing to make. Unfortunately, her overprotective uncle has kept her in the shadows. Safe. Exactly where she doesn’t want to be. When a scouting mission goes catastrophically wrong, Charlie’s helicopter crashes deep in Bug-infested wilderness, stranding her far from her fellow Spliced soldiers. She must seek shelter with a group of survivors living in the relative safety of the lakes and rivers. But tensions simmer within the community, and not everyone welcomes her presence. Marcus Grey has already lost everything to the invasion—his family, his friends, even his health. As cancer ravages his body, he fights to keep the fragile peace between feuding groups in his lakeside sanctuary. The last thing he needs is a Spliced soldier jeopardizing the shaky truce. Yet Marcus can’t deny his inexplicable pull toward this fierce, beautiful woman. Charlie quickly realizes Marcus is her Ari—the one person who can stabilize her energy and stave off the madness threatening to consume her. But Marcus is dying, just as surely as she is. Their bond might be able to heal him, but time is running out. Human enemies are closing in and the Bugs are growing smart enough to take advantage of that. Marcus’s fragile community teeters on the edge of collapse. Charlie and Marcus could be the key to healing each other and keeping their community of survivors safe, but will they have time? Or will all their efforts be too little, too late? AmazonKU
WORLDSHIP FILES: ARMISTICE by Erik Schubach
VS Note: Not a romance but an LGBTQ SciFi release of note.
When the Earth is threatened by a slowly expanding sun, mankind embarks upon a mission to send a mammoth Worldship to settle a new planet across the stars. The preternatural races step out of hiding to work with the humans to save what they can from their dying world. With the aid of the Fae, shape shifters, Vampires, and other creatures of supernatural lore, the Worldship, Leviathan, is complete one thousand years later. The peoples of the Worldship are at war after the loss of her greatest hero. Recovering from the damage wrought from the detonation which created a new planetary system, the Vaughn administration is somehow developing new, alien technologies to fight the Greater Fae and their allies. It is up to the people of House Shade to discover the source of this new technology before the so far bloodless war becomes more violent. President Vaughn is fixated on switching his goal from obtaining the FTL (faster than light) drive that House Shade is keeping from everyone, to procuring the ultimate weapon his mysterious benefactor wants to possess. The only way life can ever go back to normal, with the people of the Leviathan living at peace, is for House Shade to secure an elusive armistice which neither side seems to want.
FORCED TO MATE BY THE MAD SCIENTIST: KINDRED TALES SPICY SHORTS by Evangeline Anderson
He was meant to protect her…now he might destroy her…Dr. Sylvia Cooper can’t stand her Kindred bodyguard. Sure, Kross is seven feet of ripped, smoldering alien hotness—but he’s also a sarcastic pain in the ass who keeps meddling in her missions. When he tries to block her latest expedition—tracking down a miracle plant that could heal spinal injuries—she ignores his warnings about the dangerous planet… and the rumors of the infamous Dr. Barbarous. Kross has known Sylvia is his Fated Mate from the moment they met. But as a Hybrid, he can’t Bond—so he pushes her away with sarcasm, hiding how badly he wants her. Until their mission goes sideways and they’re captured by the twisted Dr. Barbarous. Now they’re part of his latest experiment… and escaping might mean giving in to the one thing they’ve both been fighting: their feelings for each other. Can they break free before they’re Forced to Mate by the Mad Scientist?
DIVINER’S BOW: LIADEN UNIVERSE® BOOK 27 by Sharon Lee and Steve Miller
VS note: Not a romance but a scifi space opera release of note.
A world divided cannot stand. A people divided cannot thrive. The Oracle has Seen the end of Civilization, and the end of the Haosa, too. Reactions to this are—mixed. On the one hand, foresight is a notoriously erratic Gift. On the other, can Civilization—or the Haosa—afford to assume that the prophecy is an error? And if the Oracle has Seen truly—is it possible to alter the future? While well-meaning people struggle to implement change that might, at least, mitigate a disaster, others are looking toward the profit they can make from the end of the world. In the meantime, the Tree-and-Dragon Trade Team has concluded its whole port inventory, and is about to propose Colemeno as a trade-hub and anchor to a brand-new route. Padi yos’Galan is preparing to step into new roles, personally, and in trade. And the lives of two small children may be the thread that binds the future—or unravels it.
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COCOON (SPRING FEVER) by Adrian Blue
VS note: A short read.
Deep in the wilderness, entomologist Dr. Avery Reed stumbles across something that was never meant to be found. Now, trapped between scientific fascination and primal fear, she finds herself the focus of a being that sees her as more than just prey. As the line between terror and ecstasy blurs, she surrenders to an inhuman hunger that demands more than just her blood. In the silence of the forest, no one can hear her cries of fear—or pleasure. AmazonKU
NAGA WARLORD’S MATE (NAGAS OF NIRUM BOOK THREE) by Celia Kyle and Anne Hale
She was never meant to be his. But now that she is, he’ll never let go. Priscilla has spent her life fighting for freedom. Surviving captivity made her strong, but escaping it made her dangerous. The last thing she needs is another dominant, overbearing warrior trying to control her—even if he is the fiercest Niri Warlord to ever grace the planet. Niri Warlord Andear has spent years carving out his legacy, defending a kingdom with discipline and blood. He doesn’t lose battles. He doesn’t take risks. And he definitely doesn’t fall for stubborn, sharp-tongued human females who challenge him at every turn. But Priscilla isn’t just a complication—she’s a threat to everything he’s built. And the more she pushes him, the harder it becomes to resist pushing back. Tension turns to fire. Resentment turns to desire. And when danger strikes, Andear is faced with an impossible choice: protect his kingdom… or claim the woman who was never meant to be his.
THE HEROES AND THE HEIRESS (BODYGUARDS IN SPACE BOOK TWO) by Kaylee Pike
VS Note: MMF. Listed in Erotica.
Heiress Leah Sinclair is finally out from under the watch of her overprotective parents, and she’s ready to let loose and enter a new era — one filled with travel, exploration, adventure, and most of all… men. And what better options are there than charity auction where she can win a date with a sexy alien? Aano and Yahn is working a complex operation when things go sideways, and when they stumble upon a charity date auction, they figure it’s the perfect place to hide. And when Leah, a willing, slightly ditzy heiress offers them a tour of her ship, they see the perfect opportunity to get off of the space station alive. They just have to convince Leah to take them with her on her grand tour. AmazonKU
WAKING THE ALIEN PRINCE (iMANIFEST BOOK EIGHT) by Jessie Knight
She wants freedom. He wants to know how the hell she got on his warship. Captain Anika Sakdev is sick of playing nice in a Fleet ruled by corrupt men. After one too many close calls with her predatory commander, she takes a forbidden iManifest pill—rumored to bend reality to your hidden desires—and vanishes on a solo mission to chase a mysterious signal in a dead asteroid field. What she finds is a derelict alien warship… and a cryo chamber housing the most dangerously beautiful male she’s ever seen. He’s asleep, and she’s afraid to wake him. But sometimes life doesn’t leave you with many choices. High Commander Tyrion D’Khal is the heir to a powerful alien empire and a battle warrior. And not at all pleased to be woken by a human trespasser with no manners, no rank, and a weapon aimed at his chest. She thinks he’s a threat. He’s sure she’s a spy. They can’t stand each other—But their bodies have other plans. As enemies close in and the ship begins to turn against them, Anika and Tyrion are forced into an uneasy alliance. The deeper they dig, the darker the secrets: the iManifest pill, the Fleet’s betrayal, the infected tech threatening to consume them both. But the most dangerous thing of all? How much they want each other. AmazonKU
DEVIL MAY BREATHE: DARK MM SFR (THE DEVILS OF VITALITY) by ChaniLynn Feener
VS Note: Takes place on another planet.
Zane Solace is determined to make himself irreplaceable. All his life, he’s either been a second choice or someone’s backup plan. Zane’s promised himself that won’t be the case ever again, and the best way to achieve that goal is by becoming the Royal Physician of the Imperial family. As a senior at Vail University, he’s close to his goal, but juggling his responsibilities among the Retinue, his duty toward the Imperial Heir, and keeping his brother out of prison keep him busy. The last thing he needs is another distraction, especially one in the shape of Pavel, a fellow Retinue member who suddenly seems far too interested in Zane for comfort. Pavel Hart is desperate to be seen. He’s spent the better part of the last five years standing on the sidelines, waiting for the perfect opportunity to make himself known. When he finds out Zane has finally ended things with his other lovers, he realizes that perfect time has come, and he isn’t willing to take things slow or gently. Pavel has wanted Zane for a lot longer than anyone realizes, and that want has grown into a cloying obsession even he can’t control. He’ll seize every opportunity he can to bring Zane closer to him, to make him accept that the two of them belong together and always have. Even if Zane can’t seem to remember the past they once shared or the promises they once made…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
NORTH (HUNTER SQUAD BOOK TWO) by Anna Hackett
We survived the invasion and beat the aliens. But they left something behind…I was born to protect. I’m a Connors, a soldier like my father before me, and I’m the medic for Hunter Squad. Every time we go out to hunt the mutated monsters the aliens left behind, I’m there to treat anyone who gets hurt. But sometimes, I can’t always save everyone, and that haunts me. When Hunter Squad is called out to rescue two missing boys, I’ll do anything to bring them home alive. Even work with our brand-new recruit, Jessica Ramos. I’m not convinced she’s the right fit for the team, but she’s an expert when it comes to monsters. The creatures are exhibiting dangerous new behaviors, and we have to stop them. Whatever it takes. Working alongside Jess, everything about her gets under my skin: her confidence, her intelligence, her fit, curvy body, and her damn freckles. When old memories come back to haunt me, it’s Jess who helps me. Jess who draws me in a way no woman ever has. I can’t afford to let myself care for her. Falling in love is not on my agenda. AmazonKU
SWEET SURRENDER (PRUXNAE SERIES BOOK TWO) by Lucy Varna
The moment mercenary-soldier Jos Q’Mhel lays eyes on former Queen’s Guard Tyelu af Alna, he knows he has to have her, no matter the cost. When he follows her to a conference devoted to tackling the growing alien threat, he pursues her relentlessly, despite objections from his fellow Q-mercs. The Lady Warrior has ice running through her veins, they say, and if Jos isn’t careful, Tyelu could shatter his heart. Tyelu has reservations of her own. Jos is a spacer through and through, called by duty and honor to protect those who can’t protect themselves. But watching her brother find love with his kidnapped bride ignited a bone-deep loneliness within her. Jos, at least, isn’t scared off by her haughty reserve, by the secrets in her past, or by the cousin who wants nothing more than to steal Tyelu’s place as her father’s successor. But even as they work to overcome the barriers they face, another looms before them: the deadly alien monsters known as Sweepers have ramped up their attacks on ships and planets alike, placing Tyelu and Jos in a danger so great, it threatens to destroy them both. Can they trust each other long enough to find love, or will they forever be torn apart by the ravages of war? AmazonKU
A BROKEN RESILIENCE (A BEAUTIOFUL SURRENDER BOOK THREE) by Rachel Mays
VS: Dystopian SFR.
Sixteen suitors. Three rounds. One Rite to prove Eli is worthy of standing by Grace’s side. Now that he’s finally admitted his feelings for her, he won’t let anyone stand between them, especially not the other suitors vying for her heart. He’ll do whatever it takes—he’d even kill for her. While celebrations surround the Rite, a rebellion grows in the shadows and threatens to derail the place that they call home. Driven by greed and the thirst for power, Grace’s adversaries seek to overthrow her, saying she’s too emotional to lead. But Berland was designed to be a sanctuary, a place for the broken to be healed, and Grace will always put her people’s needs before her own. Her compassion is not a weakness. As Grace faces unrest, she must rely on her newfound friends to keep her city safe. But in a world where so much is unknown, one thing is for certain—resilience will be the deciding factor between tragedy and triumph. AmazonKU
CAGED IN CHROME (RUINBORN CHRONICLES BOOK FIVE) by Eden Blackwell
Virex City is a neon-lit dystopian prison, where omegas like Reina Korr don’t exist—at least, not legally. Born with a hacked DNA tag, she’s spent her life hiding in the shadows, running black-market codes for the highest bidder. But the night her implant fails and her scent leaks into the underworld, she’s captured by the Gearbreakers—a crew of rogue cyber-enhanced alphas who make the city burn.
Wraith—the ruthless ex-commander who sees her as both a weapon and an addiction. Zero—the reckless saboteur who wants to break her before she breaks the system. Lynx—the masked hacker who’s already in her head… and in her heart. They claim they’re here to protect her, but their touch is nothing but fire and circuitry. And when the authorities put a bounty on her blood, there’s only one way out—either bond them, or betray them. AmazonKU
KNOTTED IN NEON SHADOWS (THE REBEL KNOT SAGA BOOK ONE) by Eden Blackwell
In a city ruled by Alphas, one unregistered Omega refuses to submit. Lyra has spent her life hiding in the shadows of Arcadia, disguised as a Beta to escape the Dominion’s oppressive Omega laws. But when her heat strikes at the worst possible moment, her cover is blown—and the city’s enforcers close in. Darius, an elite Alpha soldier, was sent to capture rogue Omegas, not rescue them. But the moment he catches Lyra’s scent, instinct takes over, and he makes an impossible choice: to betray his own kind for a woman he barely knows. On the run and desperate for allies, Lyra and Darius find themselves in the underground world of Arcadia’s resistance. There, they meet Kai, a street-smart Alpha hacker with his own vendetta against the regime. Suspicion runs high, tempers flare, and the tension between them is electric. But when they uncover a terrifying secret—Omegas are being abducted for experiments meant to strip them of free will—their fight becomes personal. With the city’s enforcers closing in and their growing bond threatening everything they know, Lyra and her two Alphas must decide: fight together, or fall alone. AmazonKU
THE EPHEMERA COLLECTOR: A NOVEL by Stacy Nathaniel Jackson
VS note: Not a romance but a scifi release of note.
The year is 2035, and Los Angeles County is awash in a tangelo haze of wildfire smoke. Xandria Anastasia Brown spends her days deep in the archives of the Huntington Library as the curator of African American Ephemera and associate curator of American Historical Manuscripts, supported by an array of AI personal assistants and health bots. Descended from a family of obsessive collectors who took part in the Great Migration, Xandria grew up immersed in African American ephemera and realia: boots worn by Negro Troopers during the Civil War, Black ATA tennis rackets, bandanas worn by the Crips….Although Xandria’s work may preserve collective memory, she is losing a grasp on her own. Evren, her new health bot, won’t stop reminding her that her symptoms of long COVID are worsening; not to mention that severe asthma, chronic fatigue, grief, and worrying lapses in reality keep disrupting progress on a new Octavia E. Butler exhibition, cataloging the new Diwata Collection, and organizing the Huntington against a stealth corporate takeover. Then, one morning a colleague Xandria can’t place calls to wish her a happy birthday—and the library goes into an emergency lockdown. Sequestered in the archive with only her adaptive technology and flickering intuition, Xandria fears that her life’s work is in danger—the Diwata Collection, a radical blueprint for humanity’s survival. Up against a faceless enemy and unsure of who her human or AI allies truly are, she must make a choice.
THE LAST WOMAN STANDING (SOLDIERS REVERSE HAREM) by Eve Ravelle
The world burned, and from its ashes rose a queen forged by war, claimed by monsters, and feared by all. Elle Bishop was never meant to survive. Once a fugitive in the wastelands, she became the unlikeliest symbol of strength in a shattered civilization. Hunted, broken, and nearly consumed by the chaos, she found safety—and something far more dangerous—in the arms of four deadly ex-soldiers: Damien, the ruthless strategist; Caleb, the silent tactician; West, the reckless firestorm; and Logan, the emotionless blade. Together, they do more than fight to survive. They build. They burn. They conquer. But power has a price. And in a world where love is rare, loyalty is lethal, and peace is a lie, Elle must decide what kind of queen she will be—savior, tyrant, or legend. AmazonKU
***********************BRIEF BREAK BEFORE THE FANTASY/PNR BOOKS!**************************************
VS Note: When I look at my current month’s sales overall, my Badari Gladiators series isn’t currently getting any love so I’ll feature TALINN from the backlist today! (I know I need to write the next book in the series but there’s only so much time and so many projects…)
TALINN (BADARI GLADIATORS BOOK THREE) by Veronica Scott
Talinn was a genetically engineered senior soldier in his Badari Warrior pack until unscrupulous laboratory guards faked his death and sold him into slavery in the galaxy’s hinterlands. Purchased by a nomadic warlord and forced to fight in games for the amusement of the crowds, Talinn has endured through sheer strength of will. He sees no possibility of escape but a Badari never gives up until the goddess calls him to the afterlife.
Bailey Kingsmere was a talented and ambitious entertainer on an interstellar cruise liner when her ship was destroyed in an accident. She escaped in a defective cryonic lifepod, which eventually drifted out of the Sectors entirely and crashed on a primitive planet. Superstitious locals decide to place her in the arena as a prize for a lucky gladiator.
Talinn needs only one look to know Bailey is his fated mate. He’ll do whatever it takes to rescue her from the other fighters and claim her as his prize but how can he ensure her safety thereafter? Since he’s not human and has alien reptilian predator DNA which gives him extra capabilities, will Bailey accept him as a mate? And can they ever escape their desperate situation and find a way to freedom? TALINN is the third book in the Badari Gladiators Series and can be read as a standalone. A steamy romance with fated mates this story was initially published in the Claimed Among the Stars Anthology (no longer available), but has been expanded here with an additional 15,000 words.
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LOST AND STOLEN GODS (LABYRINTH OF GODS BOOK ONE) by Debbie Cassidy
Gods aren’t born, they’re made. I should have died the same night that a monster murdered my grandmother, but I was saved, stolen from my world, and thrown into a realm ravaged by an endless war between ancient gods called Asura. I’m told that I’m a demigod, that there are others like me, brought to this world to replenish their dwindling numbers. They want us to prove we’re worthy of ascension and fight alongside them. I don’t give a damn about their war. All I want is vengeance on the monster that killed my only family. A monster from their world. And if the only way to kill it is to become a god, then I’m all in. But the path of ascension is paved with dangerous tests, culminating in a lethal trial called the labyrinth of gods. Only an ancient fire elemental has the power to help me survive it. His wicked mouth sets my pulse racing, and his dark threats turn my blood to ice. Charismatic and terrifying, he attracts and repels me in equal measure, and I have no doubt he’d snap my neck in a heartbeat if freed from the magical bonds that compel him to aid me. He hopes to be my undoing, and if I’m not careful I may not make it to the labyrinth alive. To claim the vengeance that I desire, I’ll need to protect my body and shield my mind, but most of all, I’ll need to guard my heart. Amazon
KARMA KILLER (LUNA THORN WITCHY MYSTERY BOOK FIVE) by Amanda M Lee
A killer has come to Detroit, and he’s knocking off pink-haired women and leaving them in area parks. Is he looking for Luna Thorn? He just might be. As if time traveling and meddlesome reapers weren’t enough to deal with, Luna has a new problem…and it’s wearing a mask. Constant horror movie jokes aside, as each body drops, the pressure weighing down Luna continues to build. She can’t take another moment of uncertainty. So, that’s when her mother returns and firmly inserts herself into Luna’s life. Luna has been looking for answers for a long time. Accepting a parent out of nowhere is a bridge too far, though. As she tries to distance herself from the new player on the canvas, she gets closer to a killer…and a truth she wasn’t ready to uncover. Luna thought she had everything she wanted—and then some—but now there’s too much to grapple with. The strongest witch in Detroit is facing a fall. Will she get back up, or is this the one blow she can’t come back from? There’s more than one phoenix about to take flight. AmazonKU
A WULVER FOR THE WEEK (PINE RIDGE UNIVERSE) by S C Principale
Minnie (Minerva when she’s mad) Johnson can’t believe her cousin is getting married at twenty-two while she’s still single a full decade later. It’s not that she’s jealous. She’s too mature and too fabulous to be jealous. She’s just dreading a week at a destination wedding with her entire cadre of pushy aunts and passive-aggressive parents. How can she enjoy a week away at an island resort? Just pack one simple accessory—a sexy fake boyfriend that will keep her relatives quiet. Craig Macpherson is a wulver who lives up to his ancient roots of helping the needy with his career in social work. It’s not the easiest job in the world, so he’s thinking of taking a vacation for the first time in years—especially when his long-time work friend and secret crush offers to take him to an all-inclusive resort. The price? Pretend to be her infatuated boyfriend for a week at a family destination wedding. The secret? He’s not pretending… Can Craig play it cool and keep Minerva from finding out, or can this fake romance turn into something real in just a week? AmazonKU
CLAWS AND EFFECT (PARANORMAL DATING AGENCY BOOK 87) by Milly Taiden
Princess Laykin Barclay never imagined that an arranged mating designed to save her royal family’s honor would ignite a passion wild enough to rewrite destiny. When rogue bears ambush her morning jog, she doesn’t expect to be rescued by six-foot-four of muscled tiger shifter who makes her inner lioness purr louder than a sports car engine! Zyle Rubin is a commanding tiger shifter billionaire with a reputation as an unyielding alpha. Renowned for his strategic brilliance and fierce protectiveness, Zyle’s cool demeanor cracks the moment he encounters Laykin—his heart stirred by the elegant lioness. Now he’s got his hands full with a feisty princess who’s as stunning as she is stubborn. Laykin and Zyle discover that their connection runs deeper than any treaty could ever dictate. Can a determined lioness and a protective tiger forge an alliance that defies tradition and outlasts the forces trying to tear them apart, or will the treacherous whispers of hidden enemies doom their love before they can claim each other? AmazonKU
WHEN AT WAR WITH WITCHES by Holly Day
VS Note: MM PNR.
Rourke Flint, alpha of the Flint Pack, is sick of being at war with witches, sick of watching his friends die. So sick of it, he’d traded a piece of land for a witch to take as his mate in hopes of building an alliance. But werewolves mate for life, and now he’ll be forever tied to whichever witch they’re handing over. Ezra Inaxx Kuxium Enizax is a useless witch and the one the clan decides to sacrifice to the monsters. He’s never met a shifter before, but he’s heard the stories. Deviants. Beasts. Giants. And now he’ll spend the rest of his life with one of them. Rourke soon realizes the witches don’t want a treaty, and Ezra was sent to him as an insult. Ezra knows his clan never intended for there to be peace, but Rourke isn’t nearly as cruel as he was led to believe, and wouldn’t peace be a pleasant change? What if he could give Rourke enough information to achieve it? Amazon
QUEEN’S GRIFFON (SWORDS AND TIARAS BOOK TWO) by Eve Langlais
Queen Avera Voxspira has been kidnapped by pirates, putting her quest to counter an evil entity in peril. If only Captain Griffon would listen. However, he refuses to help and instead brings her to Saarpira, the isle of pirates, while he waits to see who will pay the biggest ransom. Avera does everything in her power to escape,only to find herself a prisoner of someone even worse. The only bright spot is her new captor wants her to complete her dangerous mission which entails visiting the dead continent of Verlora. The country, known for its science and innovation, suffered a catastrophe decades ago and remains perilous to those who dare brave its shores. However, Avera has no choice. She must navigate the danger and find the stolen stones that act as seals to keep the powerful Zhos trapped. One by one, her captors fall as they weave their way through the destroyed city of Sitnalta. But surviving that journey is only the beginning of her troubles. Unexpected revelations have her questioning everything she’s been told—and what she must do. As Avera untangles the mysterious threads of the past, she must make a choice, one that might have dire consequences for the future.
It will take all her wits to survive because she doubts the charming—and insufferable—pirate captain will find her in time.
OGRE ON PATROL (MONSTERS P. I. BOOK FIVE) by Ava Ross
Thain: One minute, I’m solving cases in my small town of Mystic Harbor, and the next, I’m face-to-face with her. Ellie Landish. Witch. Former fiancée. And the biggest “what if” of my life. I still don’t understand why she broke my heart three years ago, but now she’s back, tangled in a case that reeks of magic and trouble. I should keep it professional, solve her problem, and walk away. But seeing her again stirs up everything I thought I’d buried. And worse? Every time I look at her, I want what we had back. Ellie: Going to Thain was my last resort, and yet here I am, hiring the ogre who shattered my trust. My greenhouse is in ruins, and my rare, enchanted plants—my livelihood—are dying. If I can’t figure out who’s behind this, I’ll lose everything. But working with Thain complicates things. I thought I’d buried my feelings, those stolen moments we once shared. My heart already took one beating from him, and I’m not risking it again. This will be strictly business. But every smirk, every stolen glance makes me question what happened back then and where we might go now. Solving the case is one thing. Surviving Thain? That’s the real challenge. AmazonKU
SOMETIMES DEMONS WHISPER (WCPC PARANORMAL CONSULTANTS BOOK ONE) by Lynn Michaels
Kayden’s gift allowed him a place at Watercrest Cannon Paranormal Consultants, and he was about to marry the love of his life, Glory. Then everything went wrong. His life wasn’t going as planned. Brian couldn’t stop something from happening to Chad—something bad. And on the job. It was all Bryan’s fault. Nothing in his life was going as planned. Chad was out of the hospital, but he wasn’t back to normal. Trying to get on with life alone was difficult, but Bryan would never be able to fix him—he ruined the plan. Maybe Kayden and Bryan working together on this new assignment could change things, but they have a history, and Chad is determined to get in the way. AmazonKU
YOU’VE GOT ME NOW (SHIFTERS AND LOVERS) by Hollis Shiloh
VS Note: MM PNR, 29K words.
Dating is complicated for a fox shifter on the demisexual spectrum. In fact, Tim has kind of given up on it. He devotes himself to his hobbies—books (and arguments about them) and running a forum for his favorite TV show. When an interesting new neighbor moves in, he wonders if something might eventually develop between them. That question is quickly dashed when his best friend instead falls for the man. Tim resigns himself to the usual—being forgotten about by his friends because of dating and sex. Ross, his neighbor’s friend, shows up angry that he’s been forgotten, too. Tim and Ross strike up a conversation. Wolf and fox shifters don’t tend to get along very well, but these two have an easy chemistry from the beginning. Ross needs a fake date for his ex’s wedding, and Tim offers to go with him. Why not? It sounds fun. What starts off as a small favor gradually becomes friendship. Could it grow to more?
LOVE IS TRASH IN HALLOW’S COVE by Emily Antoinette
After a string of awful relationships and cheating exes, Hayley is fed up with dating. Her solution? Swear off dating humans and look for a monster mate in Hallow’s Cove. When she moves to the quaint town inhabited by more monsters than humans, she quickly realizes that finding her match isn’t as simple as she’d hoped. Let down by dead end dates and awkward flirting attempts with the locals, Hayley resigns herself to the fact that she might not be destined for love. Turns out her fated romance is closer than she thinks, when raccoon shifter Jake stumbles upon a pair of her torn unmentionables. It’s love at first sniff as he realizes from her scent that Hayley is his mate. The only problem? She’s a sweet, charming human who’d never want a dumpster-diving weirdo like him. Will Jake be able to show Hayley the treasure that lies beneath his trash-loving exterior? AmazonKU
THE AGONY AND THE HEX-STASY (SUPERNATURAL SPEAKEASY COZY MYSTERY BOOK 17) by Lily Harper Hart
Carnival is just around the corner, so New Orleans is enjoying the last gasps of the off-season. It should be a quiet time in the French Quarter, but nothing is ever truly quiet on Bourbon Street. When a man and woman walking home from dinner are attacked by a monster, Zach Sully and Ofelia Archer are called to the scene. The man is dead, killed in an instant, and the woman is shaken. She also happens to be Sully’s ex-girlfriend. As Ofelia looks into things—monsters are her specialty after all—disturbing stories start to emerge. People who look like humans but have shadows that resemble spiders are taking over the Quarter…and they’re not friendly. The deeper Ofelia and Sully dig, the weirder things get. It seems the spider people were here before, only to disappear in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. What did they want then? Ofelia. What do they want now? It seems she’s still at the top of the list. Sully’s past is chasing him and his future is in danger. He’ll do whatever it takes to keep Ofelia safe. There’s just one little problem. The spiders are willing to use him to get to Ofelia. He’ll be the sacrifice spun in their web. It’s all hands on deck for another massive showdown. Who will come out victorious? There’s only one way to find out. AmazonKU
THE IMP ACT: MATED TO THE MONSTER SEASON THREE by Vivienne Hart
When his mother summons him home to the family compound, imp Enzo Rossetti knows his days as a Monstrocity playboy are numbered. Though he’s perfectly happy with his life—helping his family during the day and hitting the city by night—his mother has decided it’s time for him to fulfill his family obligation and settle down and get married. With no intention of caving to his matriarch’s wishes, Enzo immediately begins plotting possible solutions. Enter Noelle Wilson, a newly-minted fashion designer with a lot of skill and even more debt. When she meets Enzo at a club one night, sparks fly, and she willingly signs on for a night of fun. He’s gorgeous, he’s charismatic, and he wants her—why would she say no? However, she gets more than she bargained for when the crazy imp proposes. They barely know each other; what is he thinking? Turns out, he makes a compelling offer: marry him for a year to keep his mother off his back, and in exchange, he’ll help pay off her debts. It’s too tempting to turn down, so Noelle dives in headfirst. Now all she has to do is make it through a year navigating imp society and trying not to fall for her hot husband. Seems simple enough, but Enzo has kept a major secret to himself, something he’s known all along: Noelle is his fated mate, and he has no intention of ever letting her go. AmazonKU
THE GENTLEMEN’S AGREEMENT: MMM ARRANGED MARRIAGE STORY (ANOTHER ARRANGED MARRIAGE SERIES BOOK SEVEN) by Lisa Oliver
“You are going to marry someone of royal blood, and it will happen within a month, or I’ll disown you and make your cousin my heir. That’s my final word. Get on with it.” Crown Prince Serron of Monce had dreaded getting the ultimatum he knew was coming. He’d loved Patin, Duke of Folkon for twelve long years, but to his parents, that wasn’t good enough. Forced to consider marrying someone else, Serron is pleased and intrigued when his mother suggests another prince as a possible consort, someone who might be amenable to a marriage contract despite Serron’s relationship with Patin. All he had to do was be honest. “Sometimes I feel as though I am walking on a fine wire, yards in the air, praying I don’t fall and take Serron with me.” Patin, Duke of Folkon had been raised on the streets. Catching Serron’s attention hadn’t been intentional, but as the years passed and their affection for each other grew, albeit behind closed doors, he always knew the day would come when he would have to leave… or did he? How do you see a marriage like the one you are proposing would work? Prince Jaq of Elembaum enjoyed his library, his books and…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)
AMARIS REJECTED: STONE MOUNTAIN SHIFTERS by Melanie Jaynes
**TW*** Child loss. SA – On a full moon night, a wolf pack discovers an abandoned pup they take to raise, and name her Amaris. Though her wolf never manifests physically, she remains a guiding presence within her. Growing up, Amaris dreams of finding her fated mate and building a family, something she has never had. Her hopes seem to come true when she meets Devon at a singles event. They share a night of deep connection, but Devon abruptly rejects her to be with his best friend, Jeni, who is pregnant and they are facing pressure to marry. Devon’s father dismisses Amaris as defective due to the absence of her wolf. As she bravely faces the future, not looking back, Amaris discovers she, too, is pregnant with Devon’s pup. As a single mother raising her daughter alone, Amaris struggles to balance parenthood with her career. She works tirelessly to become a successful doctor and alchemist, ultimately developing cures for two plagues of wolfdom, Rejected Mate Syndrome and Cheating Mate Syndrome. Her professional success and her daughter offer her solace as she moves on, but the past has a way of haunting when least expected. Years later, Devon reappears, discovering that he and Amaris have a daughter and seeks to reclaim them. He faces challenges as Jeni, who continues to interfere in their lives, sabotages his efforts. Amidst this chaos, Amaris discovers a potential alternative chance at happiness and healing. AmazonKU
MY BOUNTY HUNTER IS A DEMON: DEMONS FOR HIRE by Lia Davis
Aspen Drach is a badass bounty hunter with a reputation for tracking down the most dangerous supernatural criminals. As a demon raised by dragon shifters, she’s never backed down from a fight—and she never fails to collect her bounty. But when a job sends her after a rogue witch, everything goes sideways. Dorian Harper isn’t a rogue—he’s an undercover investigator trying to take down a deadly cult of dark magic users. When Aspen crashes his mission, blowing his cover and putting them both in the crosshairs, he’s furious. But the real shock is the instant, undeniable pull between them. Now, with dark magic rising and an ancient enemy targeting Aspen for a deadly ritual, she and Dorian must fight side by side to survive. Their attraction burns hotter than hellfire, but with a ruthless witch coven hunting them and a prophecy that could rip them apart, trusting each other might be the most dangerous move of all. AmazonKU
WICCHING HOUR: SEA WICCHE CHRONICLES by Seana Kelly
I’m Arwyn Cassandra Corey, the Sea Wicche of Monterey. My new art gallery is finally open, my boyfriend is the new Alpha of the Big Sur pack, and my sorcerer cousin is still on the loose. It’s been a lot. I’m just sayin’. Detectives Hernández and Osso are asking for my help again. Bodies have been found torn up in the woods in a manner that has those in the know thinking werewolf. Declan, as Alpha, will need to investigate his pack and help hunt the killer. We’re narrowing in on Calliope and her demon. She can’t hide forever, and my uncle might just have the map to where she’s been holed up. If it’s the last thing I do, I’ll make her pay for her treachery. Did I mention there’s a new podcast, hosted by a human, who is coming dangerously close to telling the kind of secrets the supernatural community kills to keep quiet? His latest season is about a certain artistic wicche. Oh, and I finally met my dad. Like I said, it’s been a lot.
GUNS AND GOLD: MM VAMPIRE ROMANCE (HUNTING HEARTS) by TJ Nichols
Obey and be rewarded. Ask questions and lose your tongue…Boyd Orlan has never known anything but the luxury that comes from being part of the Orlan family, proving himself and becoming a blooded vampire was his only goal. It was what was expected. But at twenty-two, he’s starting to understand exactly how his family maintains power and what happens to those who cross them. He never wanted to drag a human into the mess…but then he never thought he’d see Pierce again.
Pierce Whitfield thought he’d moved on from the boy who broke his heart in high school, but when Boyd walks into the jeweler when he works the past races to catch up with him and this time it won’t be so easy to walk away. Learning the truth has consequences, and he’ll need to decide if he can live with Boyd’s secrets or if the price is too high. Fangs get sharpened as the vampire turf war between the Orlans and the Hadleys begins. Enter the brutal crime world of the Hunting Hearts series. AmazonKU
BROKEN FATES (SEVERED FLAMES BOOK THREE) by Annie Anderson
Queen. Savior. Sacrifice. The realms are fracturing—and Vale Tenebris stands at the center of the storm. With chaos spreading across the continent, Vale must harness the magic she barely understands to protect her kingdom and the ones she loves. The bonds with her mates have been tested, and the forces threatening to tear their world apart grow stronger by the day. As ancient powers stir and secrets come to light, Vale is thrust into a race against time to stop a war that could consume the realms. But with enemies in every shadow and betrayal waiting at every turn, survival will demand more than magic—it will demand everything she has. The fate of the realms lies in her hands, but at what cost? AmazonKU
THE CHASE (MONSTERS AND BEAUTIES BOOK FIVE) by Jenika Snow
My life had been a series of unfortunate events, each of them a test to see if I could survive the cruelty of men. All my life, I’d learned that men were nothing but tyrants, their wickedness etched into every demand they gave to those weaker than themselves, every lie they told us, and every betrayal. I never believed in fated mates—not until I was snatched from the shadows and taken by a winged creature with dark, fierce eyes, fangs, and claws… and a promise of both danger and salvation. He said I was his. That he wouldn’t let me go. End of story. Now, I was bound to a monster whose unyielding grasp refused to even loosen. His presence was a storm—violent, irresistible, but strangely, achingly intimate. And the longer I stayed with him, the further I weakened under the weight of our undeniable connection. I was caught between forbidden desires and the irrefutable realization that he’d ensure I couldn’t leave… because he was determined to get me pregnant. AmazonKU
SWEET OBSESSION (DARK OLYMPUS BOOK EIGHT) by Katee Robert
Icarus may not have flown particularly close to the sun, but he has fallen…right into the rough hands of Olympus’s own Poseidon. Being held captive by the gentle giant wouldn’t be so bad if Olympus wasn’t on the eve of destruction…or if Poseidon stopped looking at him with those irresistibly stormy eyes. Poseidon doesn’t have time to babysit his increasingly bratty prisoner, but he has no choice: Olympus is officially at war, and someone has to keep their best bargaining chip out of harm’s way. The thing is, the longer Poseidon is with Icarus, the more he starts to care for his sworn enemy…and the more he realizes that Icarus isn’t the villain he’s been made out to be. There’s a warmth to him, a vulnerability, that Poseidon finds difficult to ignore or deny. Now with Circe and the Aeaens at the gate and Olympus a hair’s breadth away from falling, Poseidon will have to make a difficult choice: about himself, about his allegiances, and about the man who woke his heart from its long slumber only to threaten to break it for good.
FULL STEAM AHEAD: A SAPPHIC PNR SHORT by Eliot Ason
LUCIUS (WERE ZOO BOOK 21) by R E Butler
Lion shifter Lucius feels like he’s been waiting for his soulmate forever. Working security at the Amazing Adventures Safari Park and keeping the secret of his shifting nature from humans means he can’t just go out and find his mate—she has to come to him. When lonely artist Sidney gets an email from the park with a free VIP safari tour coupon, she’s excited to escape her boring job at her mom’s salon and sketch the majestic animals instead. What she doesn’t expect is an instant and undeniable connection between her and Lucius that leads to a passionate night together. But when she spends the night in his park apartment, she wakes up in bed with a lion. In a panic, Sidney runs from the apartment and is caught by the park’s security and told the truth about the hidden world of shifters and that she’s Lucius’s soulmate. Once Sidney understands the need for secrecy and why she felt so compelled to be with Lucius, she’s told that not only can she never tell her mom the truth about shifters, Lucius can’t live anywhere but the park. If she wants to build a life with Lucius, she has to choose: her mom and the family business, or Lucius and her heart.
GIVE UP THE NIGHT (MOONSTRUCK BOOK TWO) by P C Cast and Kristin Cast
Since becoming Moonstruck on her eighteenth birthday, Wren Nightingale has found herself thrust into a world filled with deception, danger, and murder. Uncovering that their magick was fractured and limited when the original Moonstruck ritual was broken by Selene, Wren is determined to find a way to restore it. But the Elementals are split into two factions—some want the ritual completed and their freedom—and others are so terrified of change that they’re willing to end Wren before she can reach the center of the island where the ritual Selene ruined can be completed. Between his overbearing father’s arrival, Rottingham delegating him more and more responsibility, and Celeste taking a special interest in him, Lee Young has been struggling to find his own path. As much as Lee wants to take his place in the Moonstruck hierarchy, he knows something’s not right at the Academia de la Luna. He thinks if he can talk some sense into Wren and get her to return to the Academia, that everything will turn out alright. As Wren and Lee both battle for what they believe is right, they’ll have to uncover who their true allies are…and if they’re even on the same side of this magickal fight.
CAPTURED BY THE CTHULHU: A MONSTER MATES ROMANCE by Ivy Sparks
You’d think my biggest problem as a lighthouse keeper would be the drunk tourists. Yeah, no. It’s actually the infuriatingly hot cthulhu who’s decided I belong to him. Cape Tempest has a history written in sea monster blood. So when I discover a wounded cthulhu in my boathouse, I know I should run. Instead, I tend to his injuries. I didn’t realize helping Roark would earn me his eternal devotion and protection. And I especially didn’t expect him to thank me with sensual worshipping…Letting him stay risks my place in this town. But the thing about cthulhus? Once they get their arms around something they want, they never let go. AmazonKU
OMEGA ON THE RUN: MM MPREG PNR by Aria Grace
Running from one fate will sometimes lead you to the one you were meant for. Jamie didn’t believe his family would enforce the “twenty-one and mated” tradition that had long been the way of their pack. But as one of the few eligible omegas in the region, he was the next in line to be betrothed to the alpha’s eldest son, despite the unexplained disappearances of the man’s previous two omegas. With no one willing to help him from within the pack, he has no choice but to run. Cameron is known across the nation as one of the top trackers for hire. As an unmated alpha, he has the freedom to leave home on a moment’s notice and track down anyone, anywhere. When he gets the call to find an omega on the run from his family because of a simple misunderstanding, he quickly jumps into gear. It’s not safe for omegas to be out in the world on their own, and he puts all of his resources into finding Jamie. What neither of the shifters expect is that their wolves would find each other first along the way and declare the reality that neither man is ready to accept. AmazonKU
OF SPICE AND MEN (A NORA BLACK MIDLIFE PSTCHIC MYSTERY BOOK 10) by Renee George
My name is Nora Black. I’m fifty-six years old, and I’m having the midlife adventure of my life. I’m all set for the ultimate winter escape: a couples cruise with my sweetheart Ezra, and my best friends Gilly and Pippa, along with their husbands. We are ready to hit the high seas for sun, fun, and definitely no crime-solving. The plan is simple: cocktails, sunsets, and endless laughter. But you know what they say about the best-laid plans…When one of our table mates, a frequent flyer on this very cruise line, ends up face down in the Lido Deck pool, the captain declares it an accident. But my psychic nose says otherwise—this is murder. Now, with the clock ticking before we reach foreign soil, I’ll have to use my aroma mojo to sniff out the truth. It looks like it’s up to us to unravel the mystery before the killer gets away with murder. So much for smooth sailing! Amazon NOTE: Wasn’t on Apple Books or Kobo yet as of the day I checked.
PRINCE WITH A CHANCE OF DARKNESS (GRIMM COVE BOOK SEVEN) by Mandy M Roth
She’s got stakes, he’s got swagger—let the sparks fly. Born into a family of vampire slayers, Mina Murray’s life took a dark turn after a fateful night in Romania left her forever changed. Struggling to control her newfound darkness, she sought solace at a university in Grimm Cove—a town full of secrets she never expected to uncover. One impulsive night with a dangerously alluring vampire she should have been slaying, not laying, left her with more than she ever bargained for. For centuries, Vlad Dracula has ruled as the Prince of Darkness, reveling in his power and reputation. But one fiery, unforgettable night with Mina shattered his ironclad control. Now, years later, he finds himself back in Grimm Cove, face-to-face with the woman who has haunted his thoughts—and the shocking revelation that their lives are more entwined than he ever imagined. AmazonKU
COVETED BY THE BEAR (WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE BOOK ONE) by C D Gorri
He doesn’t believe in happy-ever-afters. Only she can prove him wrong. Miles Orson has a monster inside him. His Grizzly Bear is teetering on the edge of disaster and there is only one thing that might save him. His fated mate. But his Alpha has other plans for him. An arranged mating to a female not of his choosing leaves Miles with only one choice. He must break ties with his Clan. Every decision has its price, and his is banishment. Untethered, his Grizzly starts to spiral. When his motorcycle breaks down in South Jersey, Miles finds something he never expected. He finds Hope. Hope D’Amato is a curvy mechanic who knows her way around bikes. But can she handle a Grizzly sized crush? Miles knows he doesn’t deserve her, and it’s messing with his head. Will Miles claim his chance at happiness?
LUNAR DIAMONDS (CELESTIAL MAGIC BOOK ONE) by Richard Amos
VS Note: MM PNR.
From librarian to sacred witch. Wow. I never saw that one coming. Magic doesn’t hold much weight in my life. The High Coven controls everything with an iron fist, restricting spells and keeping witches like me firmly under the thumb. And I’m fine with that. I’d much rather spend my time in the company of books, singing karaoke, and dreaming of a future filled with romance and snuggles.
Everything changes the day I meet the seriously yummy Drake Parish, a mysterious witch who sets my pulse on fire. He’s so handsome, a work of art, and the perfect package dropped into my lap from the Man Candy Gods. But he fires the starting gun on a hidden truth about my life, turning my world upside down. Damn. I belong to House Aurora, a disgraced witch family back on the rise again. Suddenly, I have brothers I never knew existed, a whole heritage, and a new magical destiny.
I’m also in possession of the strongest magic in the world—celestial magic. However, to fully access my moon-related powers, I must find the missing lunar diamonds. No easy task by any means, and only Drake has the skills to help me find them. I can’t get him out of my head, his delectable presence getting me far too hot under the collar. Ugh. Why does his incredible smile have to light up the world so damn much? Whatever. Time is not on my side. I have to buckle up and fight because there are enemies stirring, and danger lurks in every shadow. I have to be strong. I have to be The Moon. AmazonKU.
THE RHINO’S ROSE: FATE’S FALLS by Karla Doyle
ROSE – As the motherless only child of a ruthless mafia don, I was destined to be leveraged, not loved. Until one of the gargoyles on my family’s centuries-old mansion came to life…and saved mine. That was eleven years ago. Since the night he carried me off, I’ve lived among monsters in Fate’s Falls, a mountain town cloaked and protected by ancient magic. Life has been peaceful and safe. I have everything a twenty-four-year-old woman could want…except romance. Sure, I’ve been on some dates with perfectly nice members of the local monster population, but none of them made my heart race. Not the way Cornelius Reinhorn does. The hulking rhino man is tall, thick, strong, and dependable. I’m desperate to know if his gray skin is as rough as it looks, and I’ve spent more nights than I can count fantasizing about that horn on his snout. Cornelius has always been kind to me. Friendly, even, but never more. If only the big monster of my dreams would see me as a womanly flower, ready and willing to be plucked, instead of “sweet little Rose,” the shy human who can’t squeak out more than single words in his presence. AmazonKU
MY DATE WITH A MOUNTAIN by Luna Cantrip
Jo has always felt connected to the Appalachian mountains. It’s why she became a park ranger. And it’s why, when an unavoidable asteroid is headed for Earth, she decided to spend her final hours hiking to her favorite place; the top of Mount Mitchell. She just doesn’t realize Mitchell wants to mount her in return. Mitchell spent eons on earth, until Jo set foot on him. Then his consciousness finally burst forth. Every moment spent together seems to bring him closer to life, feelings, and to her. She is all that he can think about, and he’d love to show her every hard inch of himself. Will Jo and Mitchell be able to reach their peaks before the asteroid hits? Or will the world end before they get their happy endings? AmazonKU
ETHEREAL SHIFTERS (THE NEXUS SERIES BOOK THREE) by G Bailey
I know three important facts—1. My mates will do anything to keep me alive and happy. 2. I’ll do the same for them. 3. She has a connection to my mates, and my Nexus wants her dead. Normal. I’ve never been normal for a single day of my life, but now I have to pretend to be so I can stay at the academy and train to be a ranger. Even if it costs never seeing Onyx. The academy is locked down for six months, and I’m not allowed to leave. No one is. Then she turned up. Georgina, the mystery woman who was locked up by the Vian and somehow escaped. Sweet Georgina, who has a strange connection to my rejected mates, and everyone loves…except me. My Nexus hates her and every day I’m worried I’m one slip away from becoming the monster everyone fears by killing Georgina. I’m not normal…but neither are my mates. The more I learn about them, the more I realise I wasn’t the only one born different. We are connected by the gods, by the very stars in the night sky, and nothing can come between us. Not even a Vian prince who warns me this world is about to end if I don’t leave Starlight City before it’s too late. AmazonKU
DEMON’S MATE (LOVERS OF THE DA,NED BOOK ONE) by Colette Rivera
VS Note: MM PNR.
Love isn’t for the Fallen. Ash will never find his fated mate. He lost all hope over a millennia ago. Being alone forever is his punishment for falling to Earth, but as he works to reunite his demon brothers and remain free from Lucifer’s clutches, he’s captivated by a human. And Ash wonders if he’s wrong. Harper Nightingale is finally a free witch. Sent to hunt the demons known as the Hounds of Hell, Harper seizes the chance to escape his evil coven. Now, he’s living in Shearwater Landing, disguised as a human, and nothing is more important than holding on to his freedom. Harper trusts no one and won’t let anyone get close until one night when he’s drawn to a man named Ash and decides to take him home. But Ash isn’t a man. He’s one of the demons Harper’s been sent to hunt. Once they meet, Ash can’t stay away, no matter how he tries. Could Harper be his mate? Can a demon and a witch set on hiding their identities ever trust each other enough to embrace a fated connection? AmazonKU
HITCHED TO THE WENDIGO: MONSTER MATCHMAKING SERIES BOOK ONE by Eden Ember
When a human herbalist is DNA-matched to a wendigo warrior, she must choose between the safety of her terramare past and the savage love of a monster who might devour her heart—literally. In a world where humans are forced to DNA-match with monsters, a defiant terramare herbalist faces her worst nightmare: marriage to a wendigo warrior. But when Sakira discovers her fearsome mate Eryx possesses both the power to destroy her and the gentleness to heal her past wounds, she begins to question everything she was taught about monsters. As rival tribes threaten their territory and human resistance fighters pressure her to betray him, Sakira must decide if she’ll embrace the savage love of a creature she once feared or lose the only person who’s ever made her feel truly safe in their dangerous world. AmazonKU AB
CITY OF SECRETS AND SHADOWS (EMPIRE OF VENGEANCE BOOK TWO) by Elizabeth Blackthorne
Vengeance burns brighter than dragonfire in my blood. Ten years a slave, I escaped the gladiator arena with nothing but hatred in my heart and a dragon at my command. Now I stand at the gates of the Dragon Elite Academy wearing a noblewoman’s face—a mask to hide the warrior beneath. My mission is simple: get close to the Emperor, and make him pay for destroying my family. What I never expected was to find myself surrounded by men who see past my carefully crafted lies. Marcus—the older gladiator who taught me to fight and now risks everything to protect me. Septimus—my brother’s best friend whose touch ignites something I can’t afford to feel. Tarshi—half-Talfen, all danger, with golden eyes that haunt my dreams, a forbidden union that risks both our lives. And now Jalend— and arrogant, infuriating noble whose smirk I want to slap off his face almost as much as I want to taste it. A dangerous attraction I can never act upon in case my secret is discovered. Each night I share heated whispers and stolen moments with men who should be my enemies. Each day I play the perfect cadet, excelling in trials designed to break me, all while plotting the downfall of the very institution I’m infiltrating. But as secrets about the war between humans and Talfen begin to surface, I’m forced to question what I’m truly fighting for. The Empire took everything from me once. I won’t let them take the three men who’ve claimed pieces of my heart—or deny the forbidden desire for a fourth who threatens my entire mission. In a world of imperial politics and ancient magic, I don’t have to choose. And neither do they. AmazonKU
STRANGE FAMILIAR (WARRIORS OF MAGIC BOOK TWO) by Jeffe Kennedy
Librarian Cillian Harahel and Wizard Alise Phel have fled Convocation Academy in the dark of night and grip of winter, taking with them the hidden archives they liberated from hiding. The effort of magically holding onto the massive archives—everything to do with House Phel and the conspiracy against it—is draining Cillian nearly to death. Alise wants only to get him to the house of his birth, and hopefully save his life. But the young lovers are soon separated by their warring families. While Cillian remains at House Harahel to begin the painstaking work of restoring the archives, Alise goes home to the only home she has left: House Phel. There, she finds her sister, Nic, giving birth. But the joyful event is soon shattered by the arrival of their father, Lord Elal. Forced to make a choice between her niece’s wellbeing and her own, a broken-hearted Alise returns to House Elal with her father, agreeing to be molded into his creature. Cut off from each other, Cillian and Alise struggle to find the answers they desperately need—and, perhaps, find one another again.
CALLING CHAOS (DEMON BOUND BOOK THREE) by Grae Bryan
VS Note: MM PNR.
Cooper didn’t mean to summon a demon. He may be a hacker for the Mafia, but he’s not exactly brave or adventurous by nature. He was only trying to do a small, easy job for his terrifying boss and then get back to not leaving the house for days on end. Only now that the demon’s here, promising to be Cooper’s friend for as long as he needs one, Cooper might just be lonely enough to let him. Chaos knew it was finally his time to get summoned. No more being stuck in the boring Void, no more hanging out with the same three dull demons. It’s time for madness and mayhem and answering to no one but himself. Except Chaos doesn’t expect his newest summoner to be quite so…timid. And sweet. And willing to cater to every single one of Chaos’s many wants and whims. Maybe it wouldn’t hurt to stick around for an eternity or two. Now Chaos just needs to convince his new friend that it really isn’t all that scary to be mated to a demon, even one who loves to play with fire. AmazonKU
SAVAGE DESIRE (SAVAGE SIX BOOK TWO) by KC Kean
I knew this place held secrets, but I don’t know if I’m ready for the truth. I’ve come to find that knowledge is both a blessing and a curse as I leave behind my sheltered imprisonment to embrace the hope for a future at Trinity Falls Academy. And yet with answers come more questions than I can possibly keep track of. For the first time in my life, I’m prioritizing myself, a luxury I’ve never been able to embrace until now. But that selfishness introduces a new problem I never saw coming … a battle between what my mind needs and what my heart desires. Distractions are something I can’t afford, especially in the form of four irresistible wolves. My choices hang on the edge of the knife as the clock of the curse continues to tick. I need to decide who I can trust and, more importantly, who I can’t or I’ll never make it out alive. AmazonKU
THE ORC’S BONDED BRIDE (THE FIVE KINGDOMS BOOK THREE) by Honey Philli[s
Knowing that he’s too big and scarred to ever find a mate, Egon takes on the task of hunting down the plot against the orcs of Norhaven. But when a mysterious woman appears out of nowhere, he must finally confront the scars he’s carried for years. Can he find the strength to fight for what he wants, or will the shadows of his past consume them both? AmazonKU
THE ARCANE TASTE OF THE WITCHWOOD BOYS by C M Stunich
Those witch pricks betrayed me in the worst possible way. I’m not about to run home and bake f*cking cupcakes, move on, and pretend to be happy. I’d rather rage. These men told me I wasn’t allowed to leave, that they’d follow me anywhere. Well, it goes both ways, my dear stubborn husbands. You aren’t allowed to leave, and I will do anything to enforce that. I’ll slaughter the Hag Wytch. I’ll break our world and the Witchwoods both. Because you were right: I am a villain, and I will kill the world for you. AmazonKU
THE VAMPIRE’S DELICIOUS FAE (BRINNSWICK: TALES FROM GAUHALA BOOK TWO) by Michele Notaro
VS note: MM Urban Fantasy.
I hate vampires. Well, just one in particular. But I do kinda love how his eyes follow me whenever he’s around… Sigh. Step One: Find a hot vampire. Check. Step Two: Get the hot vamp to drink from me. Check. Step Three: Try to forget his stupid face. Ugh. This one’s impossible to check. F my life. Sigh. Anton is beyond frustrating. He was so sweet when we first met, and I’d thought we had a real connection. But then he had to ruin everything with his big mouth and jerky face. Ugh. I can’t get him out of my head. Even when I’m beyond angry at him, I still feel a pull to be near him. A pull I can’t seem to ignore. And when my entire world gets turned upside-down, I can’t help but reach for the ancient vampire and hope that together, we can conquer anything that’s thrown at us… anything that’s coming for us. AmazonKU
THE PROVINCIAL ELF (ELVES OF ALAIRE BOOK THREE) by M M Rees
Lobikno – Fate’s a meddling son-of-a-b*tch and I’ll choke him if I ever get the chance! For seventeen years I lived a happy life with family and friends. But that bastard can’t leave well enough alone. The world outside our nation has gone to sh*t, so the Crown asked me to set up a boarder outpost. Oh, and play diplomat with the nearby elven refugees. That’s equivalent to asking the boogieman to babysit, but the list of candidates really was one dark-elf long. I packed my bags for Calet ready to say “I told you so,” but then this girl fell into my arms …Alice – For months, strange creatures prowled the outskirts of our small farming village, frightening anyone unlucky enough to find them. When we received word a permanent military presence was coming, we all heaved a sigh of relief. At least until they arrived. The dark-elf captain in charge of the new outpost, with scars and intense crimson eyes, left the woodland-elves up in arms! Captain Lobikno was an intimidating figure, but he was also kind and playful, hardly a monster! Can I get the elves to see how hard he’s trying to help us all, or will my efforts drive our communities further apart? And for pity’s sake, can someone figure out where all of these monsters are coming from? AmazonKU
THE ORC’S SWEETHEART (CREATURES AND COTTAGES) by Elle Sterling
Tilly is ready to live her cottagecore dreams on Starry Hill—a quiet island town where life is easy. Or so she thought. Bodin enjoys his peaceful lifestyle, supportive community, and fulfilling job. But when Tilly blows in from Cape Easton, a place he’s sworn he’ll never set foot in again, his uncomplicated existence is turned upside down. With awkward misunderstandings aplenty, can Tilly and Bodin conquer her pride and his prejudice and find love? Will the sweet meddling of Starry Hill’s residents help them embrace their attraction to one another, or will the ghosts of their pasts overshadow their future? AmazonKU
MONSTER MISTAKE (SANITY FALLS BOOK THREE) by Isabel Jordan
She loved the accidental marriage trope in rom coms. In real life? Not so much…All Justine Willet wanted was a night of fun to help her forget about her cheating scumbag of an ex-boyfriend. In retrospect, attending the Monster Match probably wasn’t a good idea. Neither was the impromptu road trip to Vegas. But while there, drinks were consumed. Accidents happened. MONSTER mistakes were made. Which is how she ended up with the mother of all hangovers…and married to her giant orc co-worker. Khill was grumpy. Antisocial. Unfairly hot. And once upon a time, he friend zoned her in a big way. So, why is he suddenly so reluctant to annul their drunken marriage? Justine has no idea. But she’s starting to wonder if walking away from Khill would be an even bigger mistake than their accidental wedding.
DRAKEN THE RULES (BLACKHAVEN MANOR BOOK 13) by Arden Steele
Welcome to Hell Week. For Arlo Eichen, the annual Heritage Festival is less of a beloved tradition and more of a weeklong exercise in patience. The crowds are insane, the chaos is overwhelming, and the sense of entitlement is off the charts. So, when an honest-to-the-gods storm erupts inside one of the ballrooms? Just another day at Blackhaven Manor. Until he sets eyes on the source of the storm.
Six-and-half feet of brooding, lightning-throwing dragon shifter, Itri Lockwood has a bad-boy reputation and a temper as short as his patience. And he doesn’t take kindly to threats against what’s his—especially when it comes to Arlo. Mixing business with pleasure was never part of the plan. He came for a distraction, but now he’s juggling a coveted artifact, a deal gone sideways, and a mate who went from an unexpected temptation to a primal obsession. Itri might be able to control the storm but keeping Arlo out of trouble…That’s going to take a miracle. AmazonKU
PATRICK’S SEDUCTION: SCANGUARDS HYBRIDS #7 (SCANGUARDS VAMPIRES BOOK 19) by
While temporarily at the helm of Scanguards during his parents’ absence, vampire hybrid Patrick Woodford is drawn into a brutal murder investigation that hints at a vampire attack but soon points to a more dangerous, preternatural threat. When Dr. Fallon Doyle turns to Scanguards, seeking protection from her obsessive ex-boyfriend, Patrick hesitates in taking her case. However, after an attack on Fallon, he discovers that her stalker is far more menacing than he appears. As Patrick races to solve the Presidio murder while shielding Fallon from a growing danger, a powerful attraction ignites between them. And a race against time begins when it becomes evident that Fallon is in more danger than anybody could have predicted. Will they be able to work together to uncover the truth and save their future from being over before it begins?
WILD SCOTTISH GOLD (THE ENCHANTED HIGHLANDS BOOK SEVEN) by Tricia O’Malley
She was forged in heat, and he was the hammer that struck too close to her heart. Kaia Bissett came to Scotland for a fresh start. No entanglements. No mistakes. No mixing business with pleasure. But one impulsive, scorching night with a stranger shatters that promise—especially when the stranger turns out to be Thane Blackwood. Her new landlord, and apparently, her biggest rival. Thane built his empire with his own hands. His forge. His rules. He has no room for distractions—especially not Kaia, the fiery metalsmith who refuses to back down. When she lands a commission for the grand iron gates at Common Gin, he steps into the ring, determined to beat her. Sparks fly—on the anvil and off. But Kaia’s past isn’t done with her. She’s heir to an ancient order, bound to protect Loren Brae from the Kelpies that stalk its waters. Magick stirs in her blood, wild and untamed. And Thane? He won’t let her fight alone. Steel clashes. Desire burns. But can they forge something stronger, or will the fire consume them both? AmazonKU
ROYAL RANSOM (PRINCESS PROCEDURAL) (HAVEN HOLLOW BOOK 42) by H P Mallory and J R Rain
When I became Chief of Police in Haven Hollow, I thought my biggest challenge would be keeping the supernatural residents in line while raising my two adopted sons. I was wrong. My ex-fiancé, Fox Aspen, was kidnapped by the would-be queen of Winter, and his life is hanging on the line. Not only that, my brother’s soul, which was trapped in his class ring, has been stolen by Wren, Janara’s right-hand-woman. And if that weren’t enough to make me want to tear my hair out, my husband—yes, I have one of those, too—has disappeared after being possessed by a vampire deity. Now my worst enemy, the usurper Queen Janara, has sent me a severed finger along with a chilling ultimatum: surrender, or everyone I love dies. Becoming the queen I was born to be means sacrificing the life I’ve worked so hard to build. But staying human means abandoning those who need me most…With refugees from Misty Hollow flooding my town, a murderous fairy queen hunting me down, and family I never knew I had thrown into the mix, I’m facing impossible choices at every turn. I never wanted a crown, that’s true. But I’ll be damned if I let Janara keep it. AmazonKU
SEASON OF THE WITCH (MEN OF LANCASTER COUNTY BOOK THREE) by Eli Easton
VS Note: MM PNR.
Elijah fled his grandfather’s house one fateful night, choosing to leave the Amish order rather than submit to the old man’s commands. He finds refuge at Pig bottom Farm, a rescue run by a fellow ex-Amish, Samuel, and his husband. Elijah prays Samuel never finds out who he really is–a braucher, or practitioner of Amish folk magic, and grandson of the most powerful braucher in Lancaster County. Such practice is forbidden among the Amish, and Samuel would surely want nothing to do with him. Jon has been a farmhand at Pig Bottom Farm for two years, ever since he left his home in Louisiana and the tragedy that happened there. He doesn’t like people, and he resents having a homeless nineteen-year-old hanging around, no matter how beguiling and mysterious the ‘kid’ may be. When Jon begins to find signs around the farm that remind him of the folk magic he grew up with, he knows Elijah is not the innocent farm boy he pretends to be. Elijah left the Amish, but he can’t escape the spiritual gifts that are in his blood. Some will want to use his power, some will fear it, and one will be compelled to love and protect him. When bad brauchers come, Elijah must risk everything to save the family that cast him out. AmazonKU
POISONER’S VENGEANCE by Talia Greer
Poison-brewing nun Annette has one goal in life: to be awarded the top of her class, and with it, gain her freedom. When a new novitiate steals the award, her dream turns toward revenge. Her retribution? Teaming up with a demon to secretly sabotage the abbey’s recertification. When Rigo, the abbey’s demon prisoner of twenty years, offers Annette his assistance, she can’t help accepting. All he wants in exchange is his freedom–and the ancient relic Annette has accidentally bound to herself. Though the relic, too, believes in her cause and nurtures her wrath, its self-proclaimed holiness doesn’t quite add up, leaving her unsure who to trust. To untangle the web of lies and secrets lying beneath the abbey, Annette must decide. Trust the ancient relic, a symbol of her faith, who claims to have her best interests at heart? Or trust the demon–the monster–she was taught to fear, whose intense gaze and keen observations make her feel seen like never before? AmazonKU
THE DRAGON IN THE CORNER OFFICE: MONSTROUS NEW YORK BOOK ONE by E M Sauber
Welcome to Monstrous New York: a big city full of even bigger monsters. Are you ready for the Big Apple to take a bite out of you? I’m a female dragon shifter, a rarity in every corner of the world. We’re fiery by nature, but for the past decade, I’ve kept my temper mostly under control. Clawing my way up the corporate ladder as one of New York’s top-selling commercial real estate brokers. Humans and monsters cohabitate in the city, which normally wouldn’t bother me in the slightest. Except, an untimely company merger means working in close proximity with the one human I despise: Cyrus Wilcox. He’s arrogant and incorrigible. And worst of all, downright handsome. My body—and my dragon—yearns to be his, but my mind knows better. As if sharing a corner office wasn’t bad enough, now we’re forced to show our worth to the company board by working on the same property proposal. He’s burned me in the past. Who’s to say he won’t do the same now? AmazonKU
SPIRIT MARKED (AURAS AND EMBERS BOOK TWO) by Gwen DeMarco
Since discovering his ability to see magical auras, Gideon has embraced his new role as an auramancer working for the Conclave. When five people in Millhaven mysteriously die without a cause, Dacey Menet – the bennu shifter who burst into his life in a blaze of fire – needs his unique talents. As they investigate the deaths, Gideon discovers void-like magical signatures where life force once existed. Something is draining people’s souls, and the victims seem unconnected – a tattoo artist, a nurse, a homeless man, and members of the town’s elite. When Dacey becomes the next target, Gideon must solve the mystery before the woman he’s falling for becomes nothing but an empty shell. As Fourth of July celebrations light up the town, Gideon must uncover who – or what – is stealing souls before Dacey’s eternal flame is extinguished forever. AmazonKU
THE MASTER’S HOLIDAY: PITTSBURGH VAMPIRES VOL 27 by B A Stretke
When you’re a Master Vampire like Nik Hadden, trouble seems to follow wherever you go…Nikolas Hadden, Master of the Hadden Coven, wants to take his beloved, Walker Hall, on a luxury romantic getaway. After the trials and tribulations of the last few months, he wants to spend some time reconnecting with his beloved. Walker has been talking about this exclusive lodge in the mountains, and Nik is determined to give Walker the perfect vacation. What starts as a luxury getaway quickly dissolves into trouble and chaos. Surrounded by humans and far from Hadden Coven territory, Nik has to delicately navigate the situation and keep his beloved from harm. Nothing is ever simple when you are Nik Hadden. Amazon AB
A DEBT OF SHATTERED HOPE by N Caceres
I will not tame fate. I will force it to its knees. Sóna Mac Raith has never been lucky a single day in her dumpster fire of a life. So, now, shackled and shuffling toward an auction block in the belly of the Fae slave market, she’s unsurprised that her life is hitting another soul-crushing low. The Raven of the Dawn, disgraced Fae prince of Árus Láigh, has a mass grave of sins on his soul and an unbreakable oath of vengeance to fulfill. Once duped by the foolishness of love, forever consumed by retribution. To diverge from his path means death, but his desire for proud, bitter Sóna may tear him limb from limb if he doesn’t. Tossed between her merciless new masters like the filthy plaything she has become, Sóna struggles to keep her head above the deadly waves of betrayal, cruelty, and bloodshed – even as she vows to strip the Fae world to its roots and burn it all to the ground. But none of it will matter if Sóna can’t survive the cutthroat court and the irresistible pull of the tortured, tempestuous Raven, the man who destroyed the House of Magic before she was born. Or how that very act has carved its consequences into the world around her. AmazonKU
SEDUCING THE BEAST (BWWM): BOUND BY HER ALPHA BOOK TWO by T C Clark
They took her. They thought they could steal his mate and live to tell the tale. Ares Stavros is the enforcer of his pack—a savage predator who has never known mercy. His rage is legendary. His vengeance is absolute. And when Latasha—the only woman who has ever mattered—is ripped from his arms, something inside him snaps. He’s no longer just a man. No longer just a wolf. He’s a beast unchained. Latasha has always known that loving Ares meant walking the edge of a knife. He’s dangerous, untamed, a monster forged in blood and war—but he’s hers. And now, locked in the grasp of warlocks who seek to break her, she clings to one unwavering truth: Ares is coming for her. And when he does, hell itself will bleed. But their enemies know what he is. They know his wrath. And they are prepared to do the one thing Ares never saw coming—to turn the woman he loves into a weapon against him. The hunt has begun. The blood feud has been set. And the only thing more terrifying than an enraged wolf? A wolf with nothing left to lose. AmazonKU
SAVAGELY MATED: A DARK WOLF SHIFTER ROMANCE by Loki Renard
Instinct made me their mate. They made me take it like a good girl…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
DEAD SHORT (COLD CASE PSYCHIC BOOK 32) by Pandora Pine
Join all of your favorite Cold Case Psychic characters in this NEW collection of short stories. In Dear Tennyson and Ronan, our dynamic duo attempt to dole out advice to readers brave enough to ask for their help. Everly and the GOAT features a battle of wits between Ronan and Everly, who desperately wants a pajama-clad baby goat. Baaa! InThe Case of the Dozing Detective, Aurora tries to solve a mystery. Will she crack the case? Wolf Versus Back to School Shopping Pits Wolf against his arch enemy: clothes shopping. It’s the Great Pumpkin, Everly O’Mara, is a sweet tale of Everly and Ezra picking out the perfect pumpkins for Halloween. InAurora Gives Thanks, it’s the night before Thanksgiving, which finds Aurora putting together a list of things she’s thankful for. Bite Me, Jude, features a toothy argument between Cope and Jude. Chicken Soup For The Sole finds Ronan attempting to cook for a sick Tennyson. Methinks take out is in their future. Goodbye Cruel World features a nearly frozen Ronan, whose mouth is still in perfect working order. AmazonKU
THE KRAKEN’S CASTAWAY (FOR THE LOVE OF TITANS BOOK ONE) by Cassandra Medcalf
I drowned in Lake Superior. I was rescued by some ancient god monster in the depths of the lake. I’ve got gills now, that’s fun. And I’m apparently the smokin’ hottest thing this Viking octopus shifter has ever seen. Cool. Cool cool cool. Lillian and Erik have a problem. They were cursed by two wayward Titans holed up in Lake Superior, trapped on an island, and won’t be set free until they agree to be surrogate and seed donor for an entire hoard of monster babies. The solution? Simple. No funny business, no matter how tempting the tentacles. But the longer they’re held captive, the closer they become. Giving into their feelings could mean the end of the world as they know it, but eternity is a long time. And as the two of them develop a stronger and stronger connection, the torture of staying apart becomes all the more impossible to bear. With the world at stake, are they strong enough to keep their hands off each other? Or is their attraction even greater than the forces they’re keeping at bay? AmazonKU
MY BIKER WOLVES by Lily Wilder
Until my twenty-first birthday, I never thought I was special. Then I’m kidnapped, dragged to a monster’s lair, and told that my fate is to serve him. There’s no way I can defend myself against his powers. Three motorbike-riding shifters rescue me, becoming my protectors. Connor. Jax. Dion. Connor is wild and untamed. I’ve never met anyone as confident as him. Jax is playful, able to pull off cockiness like no one else. Dion is closed off, making me want to uncover his secrets. I should be afraid of them. Instead, I want the alpha bikers. All three of them. I’ve never felt lust like this before. These men will go to war for me. And in return, I’m giving them my body… and my heart. I’m falling for three shifters. Can we brave an ancient evil together, or will it demolish us? AmazonKU
GWEN (OMEGAS THROUGH TIME BOOK THREE) by Calliope Stewart
London, 2023 – Guinevere “Gwen” Ramos is starting her life over. After her mother passes away she accepts a job in London and flees from all of the sad memories still lingering in the states. But after a year of being a shut-in that only goes to work and then back home, Gwen’s friends try to convince her that there is more to life than designing exhibits and the Indian takeaway that she gets three times a week. So, when a bad PackFinder date to the King Arthur exhibit at the British Museum ends with her being transported back in time to a land believed to be myth, Gwen is suddenly surrounded by alphas that are nothing like the men of her time and they leave her omega senses reeling as she’s told by the wizard Merlin that they are meant to be hers. Apparently, its Gwen’s fate to bring pack dynamics to the British Isles… but what about the awful fate they’re all supposed to face? The ones from the modern day legend? Is Gwen really ready to risk losing everything once again just when she was starting to move on from the death of her mother? Wales, Late 5th Century – Arthur Pendragon has spent his life fighting for his throne. Now, a relative peace has settled over Camelot and he is looking for an omega queen to rule by his side and be the final jewel on his crown. The only issue? When his closest friend and confidant, Merlin, prophecies that not only will he welcome an omega, but that he will share her with his closest allies: Gawain, Bedivere, and his most trusted Lancelot, Arthur can hardly believe him. But when he holds his sword, Excalibur, up during a ceremony in the neighboring kingdom of Cameliard and a beautiful omega falls from the sky… Arthur knows that he’s just set off a chain of events that will change the fate of his kingdom forever. AmazonKU
CHOSEN: THE LENKOV JOURNALS by Athena Steller
VS Note: MMMMM PNR.
Theodore (Theo) Bailey – Spending so much of his childhood in foster care, Theo doesn’t know much about his shifter side. The one thing he does know is that he should never reveal his secret. Attending his first year of college is supposed to be a new start for him but Theo isn’t connecting with the other students and finds the coursework difficult. Then there are the bullies. He’s surprised when another human comes to his aid. Except Theo is very good at running away. Wylder Carter – Joining the military and continuing his family’s tradition was something that Wylder just accepted. Being asked to join a special operation had been a better option than possibly being sent to war. Except the experiments had gone wrong, with very few of the subjects living. Wylder made it out but now carries additional enhancements. The military faked his death before paying Wylder a lot of money to go away. Getting an education seemed like the smart thing to do. That was until a little cat shifter caught his attention when Wylder ran to his rescue against a couple of bullies. Meeting Theo begins a whole new adventure into a world that Wylder had no idea even existed. Four mates? The job of protecting the world? Wylder’s ready to throw himself in fully and enjoy the life that could have so easily been taken away from him. Aleksander (Alek) Lenkov – As the eldest son of the Lenkov clan, Alek takes most after his vampire father with a few perks…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
OF FURY AND FIRE (WOLVES OF OSSARY BOOK THREE) by Sky Purington
Two souls cursed a thousand years apart. One fiery attraction that can’t be ignored. As a medieval Irish king and alpha in my own right, I should have made my former mate my queen, but my heart told me otherwise, and it cost me. She defected from my pack and ended up in my enemy’s ruthless hands. She’s safely back in my kingdom now, but it came at a cost with pups in tow. Pups I am determined to protect because they are the future of the Wolves of Ossary and valuable to my enemy. Just as valuable as the beautiful woman made of dreams and nightmares calling to me across the centuries. A call my inner beast can’t ignore because she’s my other half. My Fated Mate.Convinced the best way to protect the pups and defeat my enemy is by harnessing the power we might find together, I long to go to her despite my high king ordering me not to. Now, torn between the woman I’m desperate for and the wolf that made me, I must decide to stay or go. If I remain at my castle, I might lose the female destined for my inner beast. If I go, I’ll suffer the worst fate possible for a wolf. Something more terrible than death itself…I will be exiled forever from my pack. AmazonKU
THE NIGHT PRINCE (WOLF KING BOOK TWO) by Laure Palphreyman
“Let me have you. Just once. Please.” Aurora is caught between powerful alphas as they fight for the Wolf Throne. But darker forces are rising. . .Aurora may have survived the Wolf King, but his bite marks her skin. In accordance with wolf law, that makes her his property. Now, he wants her back. To beat him and take his throne, Aurora and Callum must form a dangerous alliance with one of the most feared Wolves in the Kingdom, Blake. He is their enemy, but he has entangled his life with Aurora’s—meaning she cannot harm him without forfeiting her own life. As she fights to break their connection, she suspects Blake is keeping secrets about a dark power that rises in the north, and the unsettling nature of the bond between them. It seems there is a bigger game at play than who sits on the Wolf Throne—one that threatens both the Kingdom of Wolves, and the Kingdom of Men. With her wolf awakening, enemies closing in, relationships tested, and secrets revealed—Aurora may be the only one who can stop an ancient evil from rising. If she can figure out who to trust. If she can figure out where she, and her heart, belong. If she can stay alive. AmazonKU AB
CRYPTIC COOKIES (COOKIE CORNER PARANORMAL COZY MYSTERIES BOOK 13) by Cindy Stark
When a renowned rune expert is found dead in Honeysuckle Springs, Evie is thrust into a chilling mystery fueled by dark magic, old grudges, and a powerful artifact gone missing. Evie’s cozy life takes a chaotic turn when her Aunt Birdie’s longtime rival, Edwina Harrell, returns, only to end up dead with a burned rune clutched in her lifeless hand. The ghastly clue hints at dangerous sorcery, but the truth is even more sinister. An artifact with untold power has vanished, and whoever possesses it may kill to keep their secret. With her police chief husband on the case, her mischievous feline familiar Kookie offering cryptic hints, and her meddlesome Aunt Birdie and neighbor Gertie stirring up trouble, Evie must juggle baking the perfect snickerdoodles with tracking down a ruthless killer. Can Evie discover the culprit before dark magic strikes again? AmazonKU
HIS UNICORN ALPHA: AN OMEGAVERSE MM MPREG ROMANCE (SHIFTERS SANCTUARY BOOK THREE) by Anna Sparrows
Micah did knot see any of this coming…With his subspecies on the verge of extinction, omega dragon shifter Brandt Weldman is working to find a solution. His brother’s research, coupled with the gradual reappearance of alphas in a world where they were thought to no longer exist, has reignited his hope that not only might they be able to save the dragons, but he might also have children —a family— of his own. Because that is what he longs for the most. A family. When routine lab results present him with the opportunity to have exactly that, Brandt’s ethics are put to the test. It’s easier to ask forgiveness rather than permission, isn’t it? Meanwhile, horse shifter beta Micah Hawthorne has found himself in a rut…and not the fun kind with the knotting and the heats and all that jazz. No, he’s in a life rut. Something underneath his skin itches for him to leave New York, even though he’s living a life he always thought he wanted. A life where his inadequacies are more easily accepted. A life where he feels as though he fits in. His shifter side insists that it’s only a half-life, though. Deciding to visit his former roommates in their shifter commune in Iowa, Micah thinks he’ll reset emotionally and then be on his way. He is not expecting the curveball fate throws at him when he gets there. With Micah and Brandt surprising each other, they might just agree that fate knew what it was doing by pairing them up. But will they be able to weather all of the universe’s other surprises as they try to make things work between them? AmazonKU
HER TORTURED BEASTS (HER VICIOUS BEASTS BOOK FOUR) by E P Bali
It’s finally happened. I’ve surrendered myself to my father and the beasts who would pay to own me. I did it to protect my friends and my mates, but I’d NEVER guessed that the one mate who resented me the most would betray me so brutally. Xander Drakos is a hateful dragon with a cursed heart and now that he’s formally rejected me, he is free to do as he pleases. Chained and bound, he escorts me to Drakos Estate, where horrors await..The only thing we didn’t expect? That Xander’s dragon isn’t happy with what he’s done. This is the fourth full length book in a New Adult MFMMMM 5 book contemporary fantasy romance series that must be read in order. The heroine has five fated mate love interests that will eventually form a bonded group. It is medium burn with 18+ spice starting from book 1. Each book has a cliffhanger ending but the series will finish with a HEA. AmazonKU
A LOST TREASURE: FRACTURED CONCLAVE – BOOK THREE by Vanessa Nelson
How do you find something no one wants to admit even exists? With her life turned upside down, it’s almost a relief for Hallie to be asked to work a case. She is tasked with helping the Conclave Investigators follow up on a suspected theft, and also help track down one of their own – Special Investigator Girard Abbott has gone missing. But nothing is straightforward. The supposed victim of the theft doesn’t seem interested in helping with the investigation. No one seems to know what’s been stolen. Girard may not just be missing, but also injured – or worse. And then Hallie senses the stirring of ancient magic, powerful enough to threaten her entire city. Hallie will need all of her resources, from her own magic to the allies and friends she’s gathered over the years, to try and save her city from ruin. AmazonKU
GRUESOME GLOBE (MUSEUM OF MAGICAL ARTEFACTS BOOK FIVE) by A A Albright
Annie wakes up in a cold new world…When a powerful artefact is returned to the museum, it sets off a frightening series of events – murders, memory spells and long-lost mothers all come along for the ride in the latest adventure for Annie and the gang. It begins, like most things in Annie’s life, with a murder at the museum. When Sorcha White’s body is found in the toilets at Halloween, everyone thinks she died of natural causes. But Annie and her friends suspect otherwise. As they try to get to the bottom of things, more mysteries are thrown their way. There are mute ghosts, scary prophecies, crazy quests, and a boss who seems very obsessed with his latest snow globe. As winter draws in, and they finally inch closer to the truth, things only get more frightening. Annie finds herself in a cold new world, with no idea how to escape, and no memory of how she got there. But with some help from a new friend (and from Dora, of course) Annie hopes she can find a way. AmazonKU
STALKED (DARK MM SHIFTER ROMANCE) (MATING RUN BOOK THREE) by Leo Rivers
Dominant alpha Mason never thought he’d chase a mate again—especially not on the mating run. Widowed, older, with a grown son in college, his heart was long broken long ago. Until he meets Toby. Wicked smart, sharp-tongued, and off-limits, Toby is the human his son’s been bullying… and the only one Mason’s wolf has ever howled for since his mate died. Toby’s too young. Too clever. Too tempting. Mason knows he should walk away. But on the night when rules break and instincts rule? He’s done pretending. Because if Toby’s going to run, Mason’s going to hunt. And this time, he won’t let love slip through his fingers. AmazonKU
HEARTTORN (WARBRIDE BOOK TWO) by Sylvia Mercedes
HIS ENEMY. HIS WIFE. HIS ONE WEAKNESS. One thing King Taar of the Licornyn knows for certain: his captive human bride will never be accepted by his people. He has no choice but to break the inconvenient soul-tether binding them together, deliver her back to her own kind, and forget this impulsive marriage ever happened. In the meanwhile, a single touch, even a stray kiss, could strengthen their bond and compromise all his plans. Surely this desire burning in his veins is only a result of the magical soul-tether. He doesn’t truly want this stranger wife of his . . . does he? Ilsevel holds tight to her secrets: not only her identity, but also her connection to the human mages who have devastated Taar’s land. If her dangerous new husband finds out that he’s accidentally married the daughter of his great enemy, her life will be forfeit. But with the weight of guilt burdening her heart, can she find renewed purpose in this treacherous world? And can she suppress growing feelings for this husband she never sought and this marriage she should be fighting to escape? AmazonKU
SECOND SHOOTER (BETAS IN WAITING BOOK 28) by Viola Grace
Win has spent her life on the run. Caught once, she has resolved to never be in that position again. She can be in two places at once and watch her own back. Win survived being taken by the Elite and got herself home again. They didn’t dare take her twice. Now, Win’s sister has been duped into leaving the safe zone and is out where the Elite can capture her, so she calls for help, and help arrives.
Massacring the brutal elves is the highlight of her week. Taking photos at a wedding as she filled in for a photographer who cancelled is a close second. Working to save her family and free her friends and those like her, Win sets out to break the Stronghold and start a life after panic. It’s a good thing that others have the same goal.
Amazon NOTE: Not yet on Apple Books the day I checked Kobo
THE CAT STOLE YOUR TOME by Jeannie Wytcherley
Without Zilla, there’d be no witches zooming around on their broomsticks and nobody would be allowed an exotic animal as a familiar. She grants permits for a living. Okay, it’s not riveting stuff but it’s important. The day a cute but pushy pussycat arrives at her apartment complex, so does a grotty old journal full of blank pages. Until now Zilla has enjoyed a simple life: her clean, quiet apartment; a couple of potted plants that she struggles to keep alive. She’s not an exceptional woman. She doesn’t have many friends. She’s never owned a pet … and she most certainly does not want a cat. But now her life is upended. Responding to her touch, the ragged journal slowly offers up its contents, revealing an ancient grimoire full of secrets … including the historic murder of a young boy. Determined to reunite the grimoire—and the cat—with their rightful owner, Zilla begins investigating but it isn’t long before she ruffles a few feathers and finds herself in grave danger. Can she awaken hidden traits from deep within herself. Resilience? Curiosity? Courage? Because, in order to survive longer than her pot plants, she’s going to need all of those and more! AmazonKU
SKIPPY: MM DRAGON SHIFTER ROMANCE (DRAGON SKULL MC DADDIES BOOK FIVE) by April Kelley
A dragon shifter with a secret and another with a dangerous job. Learning to trust his fated mate might come with deadly consequences. Skippy is a gardener by day and a vigilante justice warrior by night. He loves a good fight and a challenge. He doesn’t expect his biggest challenge to be teaching his mate to trust him. Yael is a single dad with a big secret. His whole existence centers around keeping his kid brother, who he has guardianship over, safe. But how can he do that when their lives are being threatened. It starts with a letter in the mailbox and turns into headline news. Not only is he and his brother in danger but the entire town of Wingspan is too. And now he has someone else to protect, his fated mate. AmazonKU
MIDNIGHT HUNT (WOLVES OF MIDNIGHT BOOK FOUR) by Becky Moynihan
Ever since I was little, Griffin O’Neal has been my comfort. When two male werewolves attack me one night, I seek Griff out. Problem is, I have a boyfriend now and should have called him. I try to shake off the attack and go back to normal, but the two males strike again. When a female from Midnight Pack goes missing, we’re forced to face the truth. Werewolves are hunting us. But that isn’t the only truth I must face. As Griff continues to be there for me, I struggle to keep my distance. I ended things between us a year ago for a reason, but my body—and my wolf—don’t seem to care. AmazonKU
WILD FLAME (WILD BOND SERIES BOOK TWO) by Laurie Ford
In a realm where riders and their dragons dominate the skies, Leida Ivar is the Forgotten Princess of Halmar, forever living in the shadow of her twin sister and bearing the weight of her family’s indifference. She may not be a dragon rider, but Leida has a deadly secret of her own—one that could change everything if discovered. When tragedy strikes the neighboring kingdom of Zehvi with the death of its king, Leida is thrust into an unexpected role: representing Halmar at the month-long Funeral Rites. This vibrant celebration of life, culminating in the coronation of a new monarch, is nothing like she has ever experienced. Despite the harsh desert landscape, Leida soon finds herself enchanted by the opulent court and, most unexpectedly, by its charming future king—Malik Kathar—a fierce dragon rider whose smoldering gaze and intoxicating presence ignites a fire within her that she can’t ignore. But as Leida grows closer to the enigmatic prince, she discovers a web of danger lurking beneath the surface of the festivities. Mysterious attacks threaten the kingdom, and as Leida unravels the dark secrets behind them, she must decide where her loyalties truly lie. AmazonKU
A SPIRITED BLEND (A CRYSTALS AND CURIOSITEAS MYSTERY BOOK THREE) by Lauren Elliott
With Halloween around the corner, Shay Myers is brewing witchy seasonal sips at Crystals and CuriosiTEAS—while simultaneously steaming over pub owner Liam Madigan’s decision to take anybody but her to the town’s Monster Mash dance. Her romantic premonitions have missed the mark since she settled into coastal Bray Harbor, opening the door to questions about whether she’s really the gifted seer her late mother imagined. It’s why she second guesses the dark vision in her tea leaves about a local citizen and their obsession with genealogy, Irish folklore, and magic . . .But when bad omens come true, Shay doesn’t have time for self-doubt. A woman’s body has been discovered, frozen in a strange pose with an eerie black butterfly on her forehead, leading to suspicions that the victim took a conjuring ritual too far due to limited experience—or was murdered by someone with too much. As an investigation stirs up a sinister connection to a boardwalk mystic shop, Shay, guided by her knowing dog, Spirit, finds herself tracking down a shady figure from her past, navigating the sudden reappearance of her ex-husband, and chasing down a wickedly perceptive criminal who might finally be her match!
OMEGA HAUNTING: MM MPREG ROMANCE (STARSCALE MATES BOOK EIGHT) by Maggie Hemlock
Alpha dragon, Marsin Starscale, might be losing his mind. As his family hustles around preparing for a double wedding he’s hearing voices that ultimately lead him on a wild goose chase to prove to himself once and for all whether or not he’s crazy. Mostly, he learns some times, love makes you crazy. Omega wolf, Astral Warden, pines for his true-mate while working at his family’s magical business. When an older pack mate offers him a chance to ‘talk to’ his true-mate, he takes the bait, unsure if it will work or why the older wolf even wants to share this secret with him. When magic and science comes together will it be enough to keep these newly met true-mates together, sane, and alive for their happily ever after? AmazonKU
TARNISHED: A BEAST AND HER KING by Natisha Raynor
Ballad Logan feels cursed. At a young age a freak accident disfigures one side of her face causing her to become isolated and withdrawn. Ballad is insecure about her looks and bitter. Her withdrawn demeanor and brash attitude contribute to her not having many friends. Ballad doesn’t care about friends or love. In an effort to protect her heart, she doesn’t let people in. Life had never been too kind to her but rather than crying about it, she accepted the hand that she was dealt. A job that is offered to Ballad starts the chain of events that will change the trajectory of her life forever. When she has no choice but to let a stranger in, she finally discovers what having real emotions and genuine relationships is about. She also stumbles upon the answers to questions she’s had ever since her accident, and the opportunity to seek revenge lands at her doorstep. Ryker Kofi’s life has been upside down since his mother died when he was fifteen. To make matters worse, he had barely begun to process his grief when his father remarried. Ryker hates his stepmother and wishes daily that she would drop dead. That doesn’t happen, however, and when his father dies, Ryker finds out just how evil his stepmother really is. Ryker is almost out of options when a chance encounter with a scarred stranger changes everything. AmazonKU
AVIDIAN: THE DEMON AND THE SAVIOR BOOK ONE by Ashley R O’Donovan
I can see the dead. They tell me their secrets. But this time, their secrets might get me killed. My name is Kat Sinclair, and the Volkov family owns me. People like me, born with special abilities, are called Avids. But my gift doesn’t spare me from the demands of Marco Volkov, the ruthless family patriarch who keeps me in line with the ever-present threat of violence. When a grisly double murder involving a family nephew and a cook shakes the household, I’m forced to uncover the truth. The whispers of the dead reveal more than I bargained for, unearthing secrets that could destroy the Volkovs—and me. But I met a charming stranger who might be able to help. Except he doesn’t know about my gift, my scars, or the dark past I can’t escape. But in his eyes, I see something I thought I’d lost long ago—hope. If I want to escape, I’ll have to play along. But this murder might be hiding something even more dangerous. If I’m not careful, I’ll be the next one the dead are whispering about. AmazonKU
CORSETS AND CASUALTIES (GHOSTLY FASHIONISTA MYSTERY SERIES BOOK SIX) by Gayle Leeson
For retro fashion designer Amanda Tucker, creating showstopping Halloween costumes seemed like the week’s biggest challenge—until her ghostly companion, Max, discovers an antique Bible tied to her own family history. When the Bible, purchased at an estate sale, is revealed to have belonged to Max’s grandmother, Amanda finds herself caught in a whirlwind of hidden relatives, long-buried secrets, and family intrigue. Meanwhile, Amanda’s assistant, Zoe, struggles to decide between chasing her dreams in fashion and giving in to her mother’s demands to work at the family diner. As if the week couldn’t get more tangled, Amanda’s grandfather and Max’s nephew uncover shocking news at the estate sale’s auction house: the proprietor has been shot. With Designs on You hanging by a thread, Amanda and Max must unravel the mysteries of the past before they sew up a perilous future. Will their sleuthing skills save the day, or will these secrets prove too dangerous to handle?
IVAN (SKY STEAD BOOK THREE) by Fel Fern
VS Note: MM MPREG PNR.
Nathan Knox wakes up covered in blood with a dead alpha beside him, and he knows his life is in grave danger. As the sole provider for his dad and himself, Nathan is used to fighting for survival, but now he’s being hunted. With nowhere to run and no one to trust, his only chance of escape lies in the most unexpected place—a fierce dragon shifter with the power to both save and claim him. Ivan Lessard is on his way back to Sky Stead after dealing with a gang of coyote shifters when his instincts pull him deep into the woods. There, he finds Nathan—an injured omega wolf in desperate need of help. Ivan never planned to take a mate, but from the moment fate throws Nathan into his path, he can’t stop thinking about him. The urge to protect him is undeniable, and the desire to claim him is even stronger. As danger closes in, Nathan and Ivan must depend on each other for survival. But the closer they get, the harder it is for Ivan to resist claiming the one man who just might be his fated mate. AmazonKU
FALLEN: AN URBAN FANTASY NOVELLA by Megan Slayer
He may be her salvation — if she’s willing to lose her wings all over again. Livia was cast out of heaven for the crime of falling in love with a human. So what’s a fallen angel to do when she meets the man of her dreams? Falling certainly has its perks. Ty didn’t expect the angel at his party to be fallen or to have a murky past. He also didn’t expect her to end up in his arms. Now he’s not about to let the past stand in the way of their future.
WARRIOR QUEEN (EMPIRE OF THE SKY SIX) by Mikala Ash
Victoria has been dubbed by her adoring public as their Warrior Queen. Destroying her Continental enemies is nothing to the challenge she faces now. For years, the Lunarians, goblins from the moon, led by the powerful witch Mon Ilson, have been murdering humans and stealing the bodies for his followers to “adopt.” Beautiful witch Selena Whiteheart, Mon Ilson’s human agent on Earth, is closely watched by Home Office Agent Harry Kincaid, whose loyalty to the Queen suppresses his ability to show Selena his true feelings. Spiritualist Miss Cordelia Warrington has been exploring the carnal attributes and mechanical stamina of Adam, her automaton butler. Now Selena needs Cordelia’s help, and allows herself to be entertained by the amorous pair in a steamy ménage à trois. Meanwhile, Agent of the Queen Rachel Clayton is instantly attracted to the hauntingly handsome Major Guy Tremayne, hero of the Coronation Island disaster. Can he be trusted? She throws all caution to the wind to find out. At a crucial moment the Queen is cruelly betrayed and threatened with assassination. Selena, Rachel, and Victoria all face difficult choices as love and lust compete with their duty to the Empire.
MOURNING AFTER (HAUNTED EVERLY AFTER BOOK 14) by ReGina Welling and Erin Lynn
THE STOLEN BRIDE: KINGS OF FURY by Gena Showalter and Jill Monroe
MAGICK by Eleri Drake
THE ALPHA’S CRIMSON VOW (ETERNAL OATH SAGA BOOK TWO) by Jaymin Snow I needed a fake boyfriend. He needed revenge. Neither of us expected a baby. Katherine – Becoming CEO was my victory—until my family handed me over to a greedy businessman. But clearly, I have my own “Romeo” plan—Alex, the quiet janitor with sculpted abs—the perfect fake boyfriend. Safe… Simple… A perfect lie. Until the elevator lost power. Until he pressed my back against steel, his breath scorching my ear. “Mate.” Kiss…Touch…A carefully laid trap. I thought our game turned into something real. Until the cold truth hit me: To him, I’m a chess piece. Leverage. So I tore up our contract and carved him out of my life. Alex – I had a plan. Step one: infiltrate her empire. Step two: use her company for my revenge. Then she bit my lip, and the taste of blood ignited my fangs. Her fury was sweeter than any crown. Her breathless gasps turned me into something feral. I could’ve claimed her, kept her—until I saw the enemy waiting outside. Leaving wasn’t a choice. It was the only way to rip them apart before they tore her to pieces. Reclaiming my throne? That was just a distraction. Now she builds walls between us, but the cracks bleed truth: The way her fingers shield her stomach in boardrooms. My wolf is howling. She’s hiding the one thing I was never meant to lose. AmazonKU
ORIGINAL SINNER (ORIGINAL SINNERS BOOK ONE) by Kait BallengerSeven deadly—and ultrarich—sins rule NYC, and though she came here to escape her past, one woman’s true path to freedom might be the devil’s bonds in this scorching hot romantasy from Kait Ballenger. The seven deadly sins keep high profiles in the Big Apple: Lust runs brothels, Sloth’s a media streamer…you get the picture. Pride, though, he’s more mysterious. You might know him as Lucifer—temptation irresistibly embodied. The paparazzi are dying for some burning-hot gossip. So when someone publishes my scathing but private rant about him, they eat it up. And now my job is on the line. After all, he is my boss. With his vicious siblings vying for his power, Lucifer needs to distract the press, so he reframes my tirade as a lovers’ spat, demanding I play the devil’s fiancée. I need to be a good girl, smile for the cameras, nothing more. But cocky and cruel as he is, his darkness awakens something wicked in me. Sexy and in control, he might just be the cure—an extra dose of sin to heal me from a lifetime of shame and subservience. And I like it. AmazonKU AB
THORNBOUND ALPHA’S BRIDE (THE ALPHA’S TEMPTED BONDS BOOK TWO) by Gertty Rudraw
On the first day of my marriage to the werewolf, I made two mistakes: locking him out of the bedroom and inhaling the cedar scent he left behind in my room. Of course, the entire marriage was a mistake.
Just like how I could heal the wounds torn by the white mist, but never stop his fingers from trembling when they brushed over the ring of his first love. He said werewolves could smell monsters from miles away, yet when I lied and claimed to hate the warmth of his fur, the moonlight had already fused our shadows into the carpet. Just as I pretended not to notice, last night he secretly measured my wrist—was it for a wedding ring, or to test the strength of the pressure needed to snap it? I hated this entanglement, but I couldn’t help but crave it, knowing it would linger until his first love returned, just as fate would have it. AmazonKU
THE REBEL AND THE CAPTIVE (THE MEMORY PULLER SERIES BOOK THREE) by Kris K Haines
VS Note: Author warns the blurb contains spoilers for earlier books in the series.
Cassandra Fortin has been taken by her enemies, locked away at the edge of the world and separated from everyone she loves. But when a chance encounter offers her the opportunity to fight for her life, she seizes it despite insurmountable odds. She’ll need every ounce of her new strength, not to mention her new friends and evolving power, to win the day—and her freedom. Tristan Saros has been taken by his allies, spirited away to an ancient jungle village where a group of rebels have been preparing for their Prince’s arrival for centuries. Their goal? Restore Tristan to the Crystal Throne of Ethyrios and end the reign of his terrible brother. There’s only one problem: he may have to forsake Cassandra to do it. As Tristan grapples with his new fate, dodging threats from all sides, he’ll have to make an impossible choice—save his people or save the woman he loves. But if the Rebel and the Captive can find their way back to one another? Sparks ignite and worlds will burn. AmazonKU
HEIR OF ILLUSION (VERRAN ISLES SERIES BOOK ONE) by Madeline Taylor
Blessed with the power of illusion, Ivy Pomeroy has many tricks up her sleeve. However, none of them are a match for the enchanted collar at her throat that keeps her bound to a ruthless king. Forced to play the role of his obedient pet, she plots in secret to destroy him and claim the freedom she has always been denied. When a mysterious reaper arrives in the city with his sights set on the same weapon Ivy needs, she must decide how far she’s willing to go for her freedom. With a tenuous alliance tying them together, Ivy learns there is more to her reluctant companion than meets the eye. He sparks her curiosity and ignites dangerous desires within her. But will their newfound connection lead them to triumph? Or will the secrets they harbor destroy each other? Above all, Ivy must remember she is not the pet they tamed. She is the beast they let inside. And she will show no mercy. AmazonKU
BEWITCHED BLOOMS: A FUNDRAISER ANTOLOGY FOR ZOE by Various
Bewitched Blooms is a memorial anthology that brings together the imaginative works of over thirty fantasy and paranormal romance authors. The collection offers a diverse array of stories, spanning countless tropes, steam levels, and styles. From fae lords to mermen, from gods to vampires–every reader will find something certain to enchant them. This anthology is lovingly dedicated to the memory of Zoë, a cherished friend of the author Briar Boleyn, who bravely faced Stage 4 colorectal cancer. In Zoë’s honor, all proceeds will be directed to her family and to CancerCare Manitoba, supporting vital cancer research, preventive screening, and patient care initiatives, as well as to the Riverview Health Center, which provided Zoë and her family with compassionate care during her last days. AmazonKU
REJECTED BY MY ENEMY ALPHA (REJECTED ALPHA CLAIMS BOOK ONE) by Krista Lark
I was the perfect weapon, never one to miss a mark. Until him. My latest target: a dangerously powerful Alpha, the kind of man who could command a room with a single glance. I slipped into his masquerade ball disguised as a dancer, ready to strike. But then we danced, and for the first time in my life, my pulse betrayed me. His hand pressed against my waist, his breath ghosting over my ear as he whispered, “Your eyes just gave you away.” I should have been immune to temptation. Cold. Unwavering. Yet, under his touch, I was unraveling. But orders are orders, and my blade is already aimed at his heart. Kill him, or betray everything I’ve ever known for a man I was never meant to love? I was sent to destroy him. Now, I don’t know if I’ll survive loving him. AmazonKU
BEAUTY AT STAKE (TWILIGHT COURT BOOK 18) by Amy Sumida
The Witches of the Coven are tribal, split into groups based on their magic. One of these tribes is called Bite. These Witches are descended from Baobhan-Sith—the White Women. Blood drinkers. The source of all vampire myths. Bite Witches are blood drinkers like their ancestors, but they are not vampires. They do not kill their donors. And yet, they’re being hunted as such. Seren and Killian are called in to investigate a vampire hunting group believed to be responsible for a spate of missing Bite Witches. But there is far more to the mission than they first think. Along for the ride is Astaroth, the King of Hell, and his presence proves both helpful and disturbing. With Anu nudging Seren toward the Demon King and the mission crumbling, Seren must unravel a web of deceit as well as the secrets of her own heart. The Twilight Court Series is an urban fantasy series featuring a slow-burn Why Choose (RH) romance and magical adventures with supernatural men and searing love. AmazonKU
REVENANT (SPIRIT REALM NOVEL BOOK TWO) by Stacey Brutger
VS note: also listed in Erotica.
When my past haunts me more than the ghosts of the dead, it’s time to start slaying my demons.
My worst nightmares have come to pass. Not only has my father found me, but I’m now locked away in an asylum. What bothers me more is that I don’t know where I stand with the guys. After our brutal battle with a vengeful ghost, I wouldn’t blame them if they don’t want anything to do with me. As though my life wasn’t already in shambles, my gifts have come to the attention of a real-life mad scientist. He wants to exploit my abilities for nefarious purposes, and he doesn’t care if I live through his experiments as long as he gains what he wants. If the guys have taught me anything, it’s to not go down without a fight. Unfortunately, the idiots derail my escape plan when they infiltrate the asylum to rescue me…only to be caught in a trap. Now, we will have to work past our resentment and distrust if we want to escape with our lives. The experience will either draw us closer together…or destroy us all. Meet the crew: Rue, Hicks, Gunner, Ellis, and twins, Jameson and Jaceson. AmazonKU
THE FILIGREE KEY: HOMESTEADER HEARTH WITCH BOOK EIGHT by Kay Healy
A town terrorized by magic hunters. An impending marriage to my greatest enemy. An executioner with my name in his ledger. Life in small-town Redbud should not be this complicated. Yet inciting a rebellion under the Stag Man’s very nose, convincing him I’m a naïve bimbo still enspelled by his memory-altering curse, and charging the filigree key with primal magic is proving to be just that. Insanely complicated. Lucky for Sawyer and me, we’ve got some new allies including a feral sourdough starter, a wight, and one gluttonous snail to help kick all the butts, eat all the carbs, and unlock that fae portal before the Unseelie demon’s deadline. And free my beloved lumbersnack. I’m coming for you, bear claw. AmazonKU
FLINT’S FATE (SILVER FALLS SHIFTERS BOOK THREE) by Delta James
Jenna Hartford never planned on returning to Silver Falls, but when her beloved Aunt Maribel dies under mysterious circumstances, she inherits Cold Creek Orchards, a land rich with history, secrets, and danger. From the moment she arrives, eerie warnings, sabotage, and shadowy threats make one thing clear: someone wants her gone. Flint Mercer, a brooding ex-lawyer turned rugged cider maker, knows trouble when he sees it. And Jenna is surrounded by it. As a mountain lion shifter, his instincts scream that she’s his mate, but she’s also in the crosshairs of an enemy willing to destroy everything to erase the orchard’s past. Flint swears to protect her, even when she refuses to accept his help. As the tension between Jenna and Flint ignites into an undeniable passion, so does the fight for survival. The truth about her past, and her future, will change everything. But if they don’t uncover the final secret in time, Jenna may not live long enough to claim her fate. AmazonKU
FAITHBREAKER: A NOVEL (FALLEN GODS BOOK THREE) by Hannah Kaner
War has come. The fire god Hseth is leading an unstoppable army south, consuming everything in her path. Middren’s only hope of survival is to unify allies and old foes against a common enemy. Elo navigates an uneasy alliance with Arren—his friend, his enemy, and his king. Now they each must decide how much they’re willing to sacrifice to turn the tides of war. Meanwhile, Inara joins her mother on their ship, the Silverswift, to seek aid. Still grappling with her powers, Inara must reconcile who she is and where she belongs, while Skediceth has to question if their bond will be enough to keep them safe. Kissen has no allegiance to the old ways of Middren. But, as she tries to find her family, she is forced to question what, and whose, future she is fighting for. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
HOLY TERRORS (LITTLE THIEVES BOOK THREE) by Margaret Owen
It’s been nearly two years since Vanja brought down the cult she started, and she’s still paying the price. As the Pfennigeist, she bucks the law in order to help the desperate and haunt the corrupt all across the empire—and no matter what, she works alone. But an impossible killer is tearing through royalty, and leaving Vanja’s signature red penny on every victim. Suddenly the Pfennigeist is no longer a folk hero but a nightmare. When even the Blessed Empress falls, the empire’s seven royal families must gather to elect her successor within a matter of weeks, or risk the collapse of reality itself… even though it puts every house in the killer’s sights. Vanja tells herself she’s wading into the royalty’s vicious games only to save the name she made, and the loved ones also in jeopardy. But the Order of Prefects has also put their sharpest official on the case, the one who swore he’d always find Vanja—until she broke his heart. Journeyman Prefect Emeric Conrad may no longer be the boy Vanja knew, but they’ll have to work together one last time to have any chance of surviving the deadly catastrophe coming for them all.
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