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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CAVEMAN ALIEN’S HORN (CAVEMAN ALIENS BOOK 26) by Calista Skye
Cora – A monster is chasing me through my home. On prehistoric planet Xren, where alien dinosaurs roam free, perhaps I shouldn’t be surprised. My home in a treetop was supposed to be safe. Nobody should know I’m here, a hundred feet off the ground. But this thing even knows my name. I think this is a caveman chasing me. He’s huge and terrifying, with spikes on his face and a big horn growing from his head. He has something even bigger under his loincloth. Yeah, I know their game on this woman-less planet: abduct Earth girls and then impregnate them. That’s not going to be me. I’m about to throw myself from the top of this tree. I’m not going to be anyone’s forced mate. Sprisk – I just want her to be safe. She’s living alone in this deadly jungle. And she’s too small and soft and round to protect herself. Or so I thought, before I went into her trap and she stabbed me. Now it’s personal. I see her round shape above me in the tree, climbing fast. Even in the dark, she’s so attractive that there’s a raging hardness in my crotch. I will catch her and keep her safe from every danger. I have a very special place just for her. But that doesn’t mean she’s safe from me. AmazonKU
THE FIRST (THARNAXIAN CHRONICLES BOOK ONE) by Rebekah Ganiere
Two Brothers who hate each other. – One Girl who Could Destroy or Save an Entire World. A Foretold Destiny that None of them wanted. Skye Johnson has her life all planned out—survive junior year, ace her exams, and secure early admission to Columbia. No surprises. No distractions. Just a future she could control… Until they arrive. Ash and Talon aren’t just the hot new guys in town—they’ve come with a purpose. Their sapphire eyes pull Skye in, awakening something buried deep inside her… something dangerous. Ash is all charm, a golden boy with a wicked grin who makes Skye feel wanted. Talon is dark, brooding, and maddeningly irresistible—especially when his touch ignites visions of a future she doesn’t understand. Then tragedy strikes and suddenly, Skye’s world is unrecognizable. Lives unravel. Lies are exposed. And the girl who once dreamed of Ivy League acceptance letters is thrust into the middle of a battle she never prepared for. Because Skye isn’t just any girl, she’s the key to the survival of an ancient civilization. And the only people who can keep her alive are the brothers who may have been sent to stop her.
KAILIREX (BRIDES OF THE MYLOS BOOK SIX) by Loretta Johns
Stella – Like far too many people here in New York, I’ve just graduated from film school. Unlike most of them, I did this after getting a bachelor’s in Early Childhood education and while working to (mostly) afford my bills at a preschool. My next step? Fulfilling at least one of my two biggest dreams by going to the Mylos Scholarship Center. I’ll admit it – I‘ve had a thing for those hot aliens for years. Ever since I was a hormonal teenager as a matter of fact. One minute, boys were disgusting. The next, I noticed how interesting the alien on the Bride Fleet’s Scholarship poster on the subway was. Forget actors and rock stars, I wanted my shot at finding I was the one true love of one of those alien warriors. At long last, that was finally going to happen or I’d find it had all been a silly pipe dream. Either way, I’d get the means for my second dream – to get a degree in Marketing and Social Media and have a living allowance I could use to not only pay for the tuition and catch up on my bills, but quit my job at the preschool and produce a kid’s show for local access TV. The ultimate goal? To get my show noticed by a larger production company and go national. Kailirex – Being the head of Public Media Relations is a tough job. It has its perks though, and I definitely count …(more blurb on ebooks seller’s page) Amazon Apple Books Kobo
LEFT OF NOWHERE EPISODE FOUR by Odette C Bell
In the thrilling conclusion to Left of Nowhere, Rachel and Raymond must finally understand the truth. For without it, they can’t fight. A superweapon is nothing without a target. But the truth won’t come easily. In this explosive finale, the Masters and Commandos spill across two galaxies to stop Rachel and Raymond. But there are some fates, once intertwined, that never break, no matter what you throw at them. Left of Nowhere follows a powerful alien and her guard battling a dangerous enemy to save the Coalition. If you love your space operas with action, heart, and a splash of romance, grab Left of Nowhere Episode Four today and soar free with an Odette C. Bell series.
Left of Nowhere is the 27th Galactic Coalition Academy series. A sprawling, epic, and exciting sci-fi world where cadets become heroes and hearts are always won, each series can be read separately, so plunge in today.
Amazon Apple Books NOTE: Did not see EP 4 on Kobo the day I checked
REDEMPTION by Linda Mooney
Nurse Ivy Domberg, along with the rest of the world, watched as the Magellan spacecraft launched into space for a top-secret mission to the moon. She would miss her husband while he was gone, but he’d be back before she knew it. No one expected those two short weeks to turn into years. The day the spaceship disappeared, Earth was hit with a blinding light, and life hasn’t been the same since. Every female is now sterile, human and creatures alike. Insects, reptiles, fish, and birds are becoming extinct. Same for all animals as none of them are able to reproduce. Meat, eggs, and milk, as well as grain and vegetable crops, are growing scarce. It’s only a matter of time before the world’s population is completely wiped from the face of the Earth, either from starvation, old age, or both. During this time, Ivy refused to believe her astronaut husband Skeet was dead. But when the Magellan inexplicably returns with its crew somehow alive, is it a coincidence alien ships are spotted on the same day? Were the aliens responsible for their disappearance, as well as the chaos on Earth? Even as a possible interstellar war looms on the horizon, Ivy’s nurse instincts kick in when she discovers a lone creature lying near a road. A creature not from Earth. A creature who appears to have just given birth. Seeing the infant, Ivy can’t ignore the alien’s plight, no matter the species. Regardless of the devastation they may have brought to the planet, a mother’s love for her baby is universal. And it just might save the world.
Amazon Apple Books NOTE: Did not see it yet on Kobo the day I checked
LAST CHANCE TO SAVE THE WORLD (CHAOTIC ORBITS BOOK THREE) by Beth Revis
After a few weeks trapped on board a spaceship with Ada (and, oh look, there’s only one bed), Rian has to admit that maybe Ada’s rebels have a point. The nanobots poised to be unleashed on Earth are infected with malware that will ultimately leave the residents of Earth in a worse position than they’re in now. But is it too late? Ada and Rian arrive on Earth with little time to spare. Together, they have to break into a high-security facility and infect the nanobots with a counter-virus before they’re released in order to give Earth a fighting chance. And if Ada happens to notice some great tech laying around in this high-security facility she shouldn’t have access to and then happens to steal a bunch of it when Rian’s not looking? Well, he knew who she was before he teamed up with her. And if he wants it back, he’s going to have to catch her first. With countless twists and turns, this enemies-to-lovers slow-burn and high-tension romance plays on a Sherlock and Moriarity character dynamic rooted in science fiction with a heavy romance and mystery angle.
THE ONLY SONG WORTH SINGING by Randee Dawn
Childhood friends Patrick, Ciaran, and Malachi would’ve been happy to play music for coins on the streets of Dublin, but when their sound – a blend of traditional tunes and rock styling – lands them a record deal, they also get their first tour of America. As they gather fans, however, they also get the attention of three sídhe, fairies straight out of Irish tradition who play by their own rules. Mal finds himself beleaguered by a prankster whose malicious tricks make him think he’s losing his mind, while Ciaran falls hard for a hanger-on whose primal sexuality saps the life from him. Patrick can save them – if he’s willing to trust the superstitions he learned during a painful childhood he thought he’d left behind long ago. But the only thing that matters more than music to Patrick? His friends. The Only Song Worth Singing is an upmarket mythic novel about blood, craic, and rock and roll. Set in the 90s at the height of the Celtic rock boom, it should appeal to fans of Alex Bledsoe and Alice Hoffman alike.
TONIGHT I BLEED (WITCHES OF HALSTETT BOOK TWO) by Katharine J Adams
Penny Albright has burned night after night to keep her soul free of Malin’s contract. Now, she’s at the stake again, and this time, it’s her freewill about to burn. As the ashes settle over the temple inferno, Halstett faces the Samhain ball and attendance is mandatory. At midnight, when the veil between Life and Death is at its thinnest, the Warden means to destroy magic and the witches who wield it. With her family missing and her friends lost, Penny turns to the Sorcerer chained on the mysterious ninth floor of the library for aid. He offers a deal: a legion to fight the Warden in exchange for her blood.
Just one drop into the eternal fires will end the Warden’s reign and set the Sorcerer free. But as Alice’s visions fail and Malin fights the lifeline bond Penny forged to save him, one drop of blood might destroy them all. And with the Warden using Penny’s circle of Resistance witch friends as a shield, Penny is forced to choose between the friends she loves and the covens she belongs to. A single night might spark a war that will tear the world—or Penny’s heart—apart.
THE WIND WEAVER (REIGN OF REMNANTS BOOK ONE) by Julie Jones
Fear of maegic plagues war-torn Anwyvn. Halflings like Rhya Fleetwood are killed on sight. But Rhya’s execution is interrupted by an unexpected savior—one far more terrifying than her would-be killers. The mysterious and mercenary Commander Scythe. In the clutches of this new enemy, Rhya finds herself fighting for her life in the barren reaches of the Northlands. Yet the farther she gets from home, the more she learns that nothing is as it seems—not her fearsome captor, not the blight that ravages her dying realm, not even herself. For Rhya is no ordinary halfling. The strange birthmark on her chest and the wind she instinctively calls forth means she is a Remnant, one of four souls scattered across Anwyvn, fated to restore the balance of maegic…or die trying. But mastering the power inside her is only the beginning. Desire for the Commander—a man she can never trust, a man with plans of his own—burns just as fiercely as the tempests beating against her rib cage for release. Rhya must choose: smother the flames…or let them consume her.
THE SECRET KEEPER’S DAUGHTER (LEGACY OF THE HUNTER BOOK ONE) by Stacy Claflin
I always thought the worst thing about my life was shoveling manure. Turns out, I was wrong. My mother’s dying words reveal a devastating truth: I’m half-fae. Before I can even process this, my stepfather announces he’s sold me off to a cruel stranger. So I run. Into the woods, where fae lurk in the shadows, waiting. The only person I trust is Harek, my best friend. Yet even he has been keeping secrets. Can I trust anyone at all? Each step deeper into fae territory brings me closer to the truth about my father, the mysterious fae who abandoned me. He’s the key to understanding the strange power awakening inside me—power that sets my palm ablaze with an eerie orange light. But finding him means stepping into a world where halflings like me are hunted and despised, where ancient magic stirs in the darkness, and where every choice could be my last. As the line between friend and foe blurs, and my feelings for Harek turn into something I’m not ready to face, I begin to wonder: What if the truth about who I am is the very thing that destroys me? Amazon
TO SWAY A BARD: A STANDALONE ROMANTASY by Rachel J Ford
An uncatchable thief. A relentless sheriff. The chase was inevitable… but falling for each other was not. . .Zula, the notorious Blue-Feathered Bard, lives for the thrill of her heists, heedless of the consequences. Her latest job—pilfering priceless treasures from a peaceful troll village—could spark a kingdom-wide conflict, making it her riskiest venture yet. Brimming with confidence, she anticipates nothing but success. What she doesn’t expect is Neo. Neo, the kingdom’s sheriff, is determined to bring Zula—an uncatchable thief armed with a magical ukulele—to justice. With a secret weapon at his disposal and a growing infatuation with the cunning thief, his duty has never been more challenging. When a chance encounter brings them together, stirring unexpected emotions, a thrilling chase begins. Both determined to achieve their goals, neither expects their hearts to be caught in the crossfire. Will Zula execute one final, daring escape, or will Neo’s love prove to be the ultimate snare? AmazonKU
CAPTIVE MATE (ALPHA AUTHORITY BOOK ONE by Ivy Barrett
Lauren’s reward for challenging the pirate commander is a bright red bottom and humiliating arousal. Now the huge alpha shifter intends to claim her as his mate and share her with his beta.
It will take three days to reach their planet, and she must submit to their every desire. If she still wants to leave when they arrive the alpha has agreed to let her go. But with each shattering orgasm and dark pleasure they share, Lauren finds herself craving more of her captors’ touch. AmazonKU
SOLD TO THE ALIEN ADMIRAL by Raya Gilliam
Cassie’s a junior space cadet officer until the day she gets captured by Dolvini Marines, soldiers of the most powerful alien empire known to mankind. Now Cassie, and her former rival Lori, are trapped as slaves of the alien Admiral Tamorah, and farmed out for different menial tasks until they’ve earned enough status for citizenship in the grand fleet. Being a prisoner is harsh, but if the rules are obeyed, perks follow. Captain Yevon of the ship Kinoti sees value in the duo, taking them on as crew and unexpectedly altering the terms of their imprisonment…Meanwhile, the Xerum insectoid species are becoming a greater threat to the Dolvini Empire every day while the Human Federation is trying to play both sides, and pirate ships lurk at the forgotten corners of space. Cassie’s shocked to learn she’s somehow connected to a previously unknown but ancient seed tech. Suddenly she’s the single most valuable military asset in the universe. With every faction gearing up for intergalactic war, will Cassie be able to escape with the seed tech on her side? Or is she destined to remain a slave of the alien admiral for the rest of her life? AmazonKU
***********************BRIEF BREAK BEFORE THE FANTASY/PNR BOOKS!**************************************
VS: This week my Alien Empath series is at the bottom of my sales chart so I’m going to features DANGER IN THE STARS from my backlist, which is a solid romantic suspense story and a scifi romance all in one!
DANGER IN THE STARS by Veronica Scott
Miriell, a powerful empathic priestess, has been kidnapped from her own primitive planet along with a number of her people, and sold to the evil Amarotu Combine, largest organized crime syndicate in the Sectors. When she and her handler are sent to use her power to commit an assassination, she must leave behind her own sister as hostage to ensure her compliance. Miriell cannot ask for aid without endangering herself and others.
Despite his best efforts, Combine enforcer Conor Stewart is entranced by Miriell, and helps her evade the worst of brutal treatment from the rest of the mob. But Conor must keep his distance, before the lovely empath learns that he has secrets of his own–secrets that could get them both killed.
The situation becomes dire when Conor and Miriell come to the attention of both the Combine overlords and the deadly Mawreg, aliens who threaten the Sectors. Can she save herself and the Mawreg’s next victims? And will Conor help her, or remain loyal to his evil bosses?
VS Note: This is the story of the sister who is mentioned in passing in Star Cruise: Stowaway. The new novel is completely standalone.
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ANOTHER UNDERWORLD (GOOD TO THE LAST DEMON BOOK SIX) by Robyn Peterman
What does a forty-year-old former child star do when she finds out she’s an immortal Demon Goddess and that she’s pissed off the wrong entity? A sitcom starring Demons and munchkins, of course. Is reality weirder than fiction? Yes. Yes it is. I just lived through a dream state mash-up of The Wizard of Oz, Alice in Wonderland and Survivor. You’d think I’d catch a break. You would be incorrect. After successfully evicting my mortal enemy—now frenemy—who was squatting in my head, and making friends with fanged munchkins who bare uncanny resemblances to Hollywood A-listers, I now have a new enemy—a really powerful and vengeful enemy. Fine. Being an actress my entire life has blessed me with thick skin, an excellent bull-crap meter and the gift of being somewhat adept at improv. With my skills as an actress, my new Demon Club Card and the love of my immortal life by my side, I’m prepared to show my enemy whose the boss… and it’s not Tony Danza. Stay tuned for the final episode. It’s going to be out of this underworld. AmazonKU
GEOGRAPHER’S MAP TO ROMANCE by India Holton
Geography professors in a failed marriage of convenience inconveniently reconnect for an emergency mission in this swoony historical-fantasy rom-com. Professor Elodie Tarrant is an expert in magic disasters. Nothing fazes her—except her own personal disaster, that is: Professor Gabriel Tarrant, the grumpy, unfriendly man she married for convenience a year ago, whom she secretly loves. Gabriel is also an expert in magic disasters. And nothing fazes him either—except the walking, talking tornado that is his wife. They’ve been estranged since shortly after their wedding day, but that hasn’t stopped him from stoically pining for her. When magic erupts in a small Welsh village, threatening catastrophe for the rest of Britain, Elodie and Gabriel are accidentally both assigned to the case. With the fate of the country in their hands, they must come together as a team in the face of perilous conditions like explosions, domesticated goats, and only one bed. But this is easier said than done. After all, there’s no navigational guide for the geography of the heart.
SPEAK OF THE DEVIL (VEGAS SLAYERS BOOK ONE) by Christine Pope
Caleb Lockwood has a foolproof system for winning big in Las Vegas. Being part demon helps. Fresh from his escape from Hell, he’s looking to lie low and build a new life, starting with flipping a haunted house. Too bad his realtor has a knack for spotting supernatural trouble. Delia Dunne’s business card might advertise “luxury real estate,” but her true expertise lies in cleansing properties of unwanted spectral tenants. When a casino executive hires her to investigate a streak of suspicious wins, she never expects her newest client — the charming house flipper with seemingly unlimited funds — to be at the center of it all. From the moment Caleb and Delia step into a ghost-infested property, things get complicated: sparks fly between them, spirits vanish mysteriously, and demons start showing up with deadly intent. As Delia digs deeper into Caleb’s past, she uncovers a two-year-old disappearance, a rebellion in Hell, and a secret that could get them both killed. Worse, the powerful figure behind it all is closer than either of them realized — and he’s playing for keeps. The stakes are high, the odds are stacked, and in Vegas, the house always wins. Unless you’ve got a quarter-demon and a ghost hunter in your corner.
THE GOLD DRAGON PRINCE (OMEGA FAIRY TALES BOOK TWO) by MM Farmer
VS Note: MM PNR.
Once upon a time, in an enchanted kingdom of captive omega princes and jeweled dragon alpha princes….Selle – I have always been the most curious of my brothers and a bit of a bookworm. So when we were introduced to the magical world, I wanted to find out as much as I could about all of it in any way I could. That way included sneaking away from where I was supposed to be and into the heart of the dragons’ castle, where I was definitely not supposed to be. Everything around me was just so exciting and interesting…until I was caught by the most beautiful alpha I’ve ever seen…who happens to be a gold dragon. Gildur – I never stopped to consider that I had a fated mate let alone to go looking for him. My work on behalf of my mother, the queen, has always been my main focus. Keeping evil in check in our magical kingdom and stopping it from spreading to other worlds has always been my passion…until a clever, headstrong, irresistible omega waltzed into my life.But now my fated mate is in danger from the evil forces I have been fighting against. Can I continue to put my kingdom first when my mate is in trouble or will love be my undoing? AmazonKU
SILVER COLLECTOR (ALEXIS SMITH MERMAID DETECTIVE BOOK SEVEN) by J R Rain
A simple client meeting turns into a trap, landing Alexis Silver and her daughter in a supernatural collector’s tank. With the help of an unexpected ally, they break free—only to uncover a deeper mystery involving a missing woman, a dangerous cult, and magic that bends reality itself. To save an innocent life, Alex must outsmart those who see her as just another prize. AmazonKU
ENCHANTRA (WICKED GAMES BOOK TWO) by Kaylie Smith
Welcome to Enchantra. There’s only one rule: Never, ever trust your heart. When Genevieve Grimm’s mother is killed, Genevieve wants answers nobody can give… until she receives an invitation to Enchantra, a cursed palace filled with temptations and illusions. Arrogant and dangerously handsome, Rowin Silver meets her at the door and refuses to let her inside. But Genevieve finds her own way in… And soon realizes her mistake. Enchantra is a twisted labyrinth of marble and thorns, where Rowin’s family are trapped forever in a deadly game. Now, Genevieve must win or die. Rowin offers her a deal. They can compete together… if they convince everyone watching that they’re desperately in love. Genevieve knows she can’t trust Rowin, but she’ll do whatever it takes to survive. As they hunt and hide together, Genevieve tries to ignore the desire burning between them. She absolutely cannot fall for this man. Cannot forget that she’s only pretending to be in love. After all, it was Rowin who taught her Enchantra’s first rule… Never, ever trust your heart. AmazonKU AB
CAGING DARLING: A DARK FANTASY PETER PAN RETELLING (THE LOST GIRL SERIES BOOK THREE) by T A Lawrence
Shackled by a fae bargain. A prisoner in her own body. Wendy Darling has been forced to choose Peter for so long, it’s starting to feel like her decision. Between her Mating Mark, now exclusively tied to Peter, and their bargain, she’s no longer sure where the real Wendy ends and the magic begins. But Peter isn’t the only fae she’s ever made a bargain with. Time is ticking on her agreement with the Nomad—deliver Tink into his possession. But the shadows of Neverland whisper secrets, and once Wendy learns the truth, it might just rip her in two. Will Captain Nolan Astor come for her? Or did his love die with the Mating Mark Wendy severed? AmazonKU
DIRECT DESCENDANT by Tanya Huff
VS Note: FF cozy PNY Mystery.
Generations ago, the founders of the idyllic town of Lake Argen made a deal with a dark force. In exchange for their service, the town will stay prosperous and successful, and keep outsiders out. And for generations, it’s worked out great. Until a visitor goes missing, and his wealthy family sends a private investigator to find him, and everything abruptly goes sideways. Now, Cassidy Prewitt, town baker and part-time servant of the dark force (it’s a family business) has to contend with a rising army of darkness, a very frustrated town, and a very cute PI who she might just be falling for…and who might just be falling for her. And if they can survive their own home-grown apocalypse, they might even just find happiness together. Queer, cozy, and with a touch of eldritch horror mixed in just for fun, this is a charming love story about a small-town baker, a quick-witted PI, and, yes, an ancient evil.
A CURSED BITE (BOUND TO THE ENDUAR BOOK ONE) by Daniela A Mera
Arlet has spent her life weaving beauty from nothing, but what she wants most—the one thing she has never been able to create—is her own family. As the newest human appointed to the Enduar Court, she thinks she’s closer than ever. She knows troll magic is unique and runs deep… perhaps deep enough to grant her the one thing her infertility has taken away. However, tensions with the elves continue to rise, and they provide a clear end to their brewing war. A human bride. Prized for their ability to bear children of any race, a human promises a solution for the Elf King’s insecure bloodline, and he erroneously sets his sights on Arlet. When she refuses, he marks her with a curse, ensuring her fate is tied to his. As the troll king’s personal advisor, Lord Vann wants little to do with humans, even though they have integrated with his people. He mourns the woman he lost long ago, and has no patience for a beautiful but desperate human with dangerous magic poisoning her veins. But when the Elf King tries to collect his future bride, Vann will have to choose: stay shackled to the ghosts of his past or fight for a future that he shouldn’t want and doesn’t deserve. Love is a curse, and monsters don’t get happy endings. Or do they? AmazonKU
ALPHA’S FORCED PREGNANT MATE (SILVERFANG CREEK WOLVES BOOK FOUR) by Layla Silver
The mate match ritual says I have to mate with the enemy Alpha. No questions asked. He’s the most loathed Alpha on the East Coast, notorious for his cruelty. I’d rather die than let him claim me. But unfortunately, he has other plans. He’s going to have me one way or another. And knock me up good as well. Once he’s touched and smelled me, he thinks he has a right to me. He plans to isolate me in his cabin until he can force me into the mating ceremony. I watch him fight, and I hate how it turns me on. He hunts me in the woods, and I don’t stand a chance against him. The magic of the ceremony is heavy in the air, making my body want him. I’m so tired of running from him, he chases me so hard. The witch inside of me is succumbing to his forceful touch. The woman inside of me is submitting to his demanding alpha power. Can the evil Alpha be the baby daddy I need? AmazonKU
THE TWISTED THRONE (THE BRIDGE KINGDOM BOOK FIVE) by Danielle L Jensen
A commander who bled to defend her people, Ahnna is haunted by two beliefs: The first is that she failed to protect Ithicana from invasion. And the second is that saving her homeland means leaving it behind forever. The Maridrinians left Ithicana in ruins and its people impoverished. So when the wealthy kingdom of Harendell claims Ahnna as a bride for its crown prince, she is prepared to do whatever it takes to gain influence as the future queen—and to control the gold that comes with the throne. Yet Ahnna swiftly discovers that beneath the beautiful surface of Harendell’s court is a dark underbelly of schemes, duplicity, and the pursuit of power. The only individual who holds himself above the politics is not her future husband but his infuriating half brother, James. And as she begins to question whether Harendell is the ally it claims to be, Ahnna finds herself drawn into a forbidden attraction to the wrong prince. As deadly plots tighten around her, Ahnna must decide whether saving her people will be achieved as a bride . . . or as a blade.
RELUCTANT WITCH: A COURSE IN MAGIC BOOK TWO by Melissa Marr
After discovering she’s a witch and being whisked away to the magical land of Crenshaw, Ellie wants nothing more than to spend time with her new wife, Prospero, who has magically altered Ellie’s memories to convince her of exactly that. Prospero herself is guilt-wracked after erasing Ellie’s memories and being forced into a sham marriage with the woman she loves for real. But Crenshaw is dying, poisoned by Prospero’s enemies who want their community to return to the human world, and she will do anything to save it. The most powerful witch in anyone’s memory is in Prospero’s home, in her bed, with no idea that she’s a prisoner there… yet. As the very fabric of their world is being destroyed, Ellie and Prospero must find a way to work together and save the world, and themselves.
CHOICE OF THE DAMNED (APPRENTICE OF ANUBIS BOOK 16) by Laura Greenwood
Returning to London comes with its challenges. Returning from Paris has brought about revelations that Nik isn’t ready to face, even if Ani is by his side to help him. With the latest news about Nik’s father taking its toll on him, it’s all they can do to keep afloat. There are decisions to be made, and neither Ani nor Nik are fully prepared to make them. Choice Of The Damned is book 16 in the Apprentice Of Anubis, an urban fantasy series based on Egyptian mythology and featuring an established couple, a jackal familiar, and the duties of an embalmer.
BOUND TO THE ORC KING (BRIDES OF THE MOON BLADE CLAN BOOK SIX) by Krista Luna
Did I mention I’m a new witch with telepathic powers? Yeah. It’s a lot. Especially since every time I get near Aldronn, the commanding orc either wants to boss me around or bed me. Or boss me around while bedding me. Ugh. Why does that have to be so hot? I can never let him know! He’ll be even more sinfully arrogant than he is now, and that wicked smirk of his already makes me want to scream… or kiss him. Or maybe both. Okay, it’s totally both. I need to focus on our mission. My magic means I’m the only one who can talk to the goddess and figure out how to free her. We need her help more than ever, because dark fae have started to invade. But the mission means long nights alone with Aldronn, and there’s only one tent. AmazonKU
WHISPERS OF THE MAGICAL FOREST by Brenda Trim
Just when you thought it was safe to go back to sipping merlot… surprise! The Backside of Forty uncorked a peaceful wine-tasting weekend only to be poured into a multi-car pileup in a blizzard. So much for a relaxing girlfriends’ getaway…Before you can say “cabernet”, Fiona, Violet, and Aislinn stumble upon a corpse buried in the snow, and it’s buzzing with that unmistakable eau de supernatural. Turns out, the scenic village is more crime scene than picture postcard, with ritualistic killings that make ordinary weekend plans look downright boring. The local mundie police think they can actually handle this mess, but spoiler alert: they can’t. It’s up to the coven, armed with trusty magic (and a bottle opener or two), to locate the killer before any more bodies — supernatural or otherwise — pile up. That will be easier said than done one a dark-magic-loving shifter decides to kidnap Aislinn and hide her away deep in the forest. The battle to save her just might push these magical midlife mamas over the edge, nearly wrecking their favorite boots in the process. Once they’re out of the woods (literally), a new discovery leaves the girls aghast, and as the last of the snow settles, the real battle is just beginning. And in this magical world, survival is never the finish line. It’s just the signal for the next round of chaos to start. Cheers to that, right? AmazonKU
TO CUDDLE A GREMLIN: MONSTERS IN LOVE SIDE STORIES by Toshi Drake
VS Note: MM PNR.
Granite’s librarian, Sebastian, has been crushing on the new tech guru, Isadore, for months. He visits the local cafe every day at lunch just to sate his urges to see the gremlin. He doesn’t need to talk to him, just be in the same space. New to Granite, Isadore isn’t sure what to make of the humans or their technology. It’s fun to play with and he loves the chaos humans bring to the world. Though, one good thing about this dimension is the shy and quiet Sebastian. A spark familiar to Isadore draws him closer to the enigmatic human. Through the encouragement of an online friend, Sebastian approaches Isadore for a date, despite all his misgivings. He’s had a run of bad luck with trying to find the right person. Can Isadore break through the barrier of Sebastian’s insecurities and find the sweet soul underneath and will Sebastian allow love and fate to overcome his fears of being cursed? With three dates to find out if love is stronger than doubt, these two men will learn a lot about themselves. AmazonKU
CAMAEL (DARK WARRIOR ALLIANCE BOOK 27) by Brenda Trim
A warrior archangel with nothing left to lose…As the leader of Heaven’s elite Angels of Retribution, Camael has spent millennia delivering divine justice. When Lucifer breaks free and threatens to unleash primordial chaos, Camael knows he’s the only one who can stop his fallen brother. He just never expected that his greatest challenge could come in the form of a green-eyed witch who makes his ancient heart race…A witch with extraordinary power that could save them all…Amelia was born to channel both shadow and light – a gift that marks her as the key to preventing cosmic catastrophe. As corruption spreads like a virus through New Orleans, she must master abilities that haven’t been seen since Creation itself. The last thing she needs is an overprotective archangel distracting her with heated glances and soul-searing touches. A collision between Heaven and Hell…With fallen angels stealing innocent fledglings and supernatural barriers cracking, Camael and Amelia join forces to prevent reality itself from unraveling. But as their explosive attraction threatens to ignite into a passion that transcends the divine, they discover their forbidden bond might be the universe’s last hope. In a war between good and evil, will their love be powerful enough to save existence itself? AmazonKU
RISE OF THE GODS: VARDOR’S DESTINY: TIME FOR MONSTERS ROMANCE by Bella Blair
Roweena I am supposed to be a wife. A countess. A silent, obedient, proper woman, devoted to a husband I do not love. My father has already signed away my fate, selling me to the Earl of Dunmere, Thomas Ashford, a man who smiles at me in public but speaks of locking me away behind closed doors. I know what awaits me after the wedding. A life in a gilded cage—if I am lucky. A madhouse if I am not. Then he comes. A barbarian, a warlord out of ancient legend, brutal and terrifying. He rips me from the altar before I can say my vows, cutting through the wedding guests like they are nothing, black eyes burning with madness. He tells me I belong to him. That I have always belonged to him. I think he is insane. And yet, for the first time in my life, I am not trapped. For the first time, I see a path that does not end with a locked door and a stolen life. Because this warrior, this brutal, terrifying man, offers me something I have never dared hope for. Freedom. But freedom comes with a price. Vardor My life belonged to a goddess. For centuries, I fought in.. (more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
DAUGHTER OF SECRETS AND SORCERY (CRUEL GODDESS BOOK TWO) by H R Moore
VS note: From FEB 28.
Secrets never last forever … not when they control the fate of worlds. A wife, caged …Maria thought she was free of Elex’s vile brother, Cane, but now she’s his prisoner, alone in a foreign court that is nothing like her homeland. While she endures Cane’s torment and longs for freedom, Elex roams the streets of Oshala, plotting Maria’s rescue and his revenge. But as Elex and his supporters gear up for action, an unexpected threat changes everything. A sorceress, cornered …Ava’s escaped to the house of her youth, a magical fortress the dangerous Gods can’t penetrate. She convinces Billy to teach her magic, but Kush disagrees with many of Billy’s lessons about the Atlas Web and the Gods’ motives. Kush is determined that his father’s goals are good, that his work is important, and Ava’s stuck in the middle, striving to keep the peace between the two men she desperately needs. A daughter, sacrificed …Sophie’s worth is in nothing but marriage, and her sights are firmly set on Hale, the leader of Alter Blade; she must make him hers to escape her gilded cage. Unfortunately, Hale has no plans to shackle himself to anyone, especially not to a woman who only days ago pretended to be besotted with his younger brother. He has more important matters to attend, like unpicking his dead uncle’s affairs, but he’s not prepared for Sophie’s sharp wit and insults when he’d expected pouts and simpers, and he can’t seem to erase the blasted woman from his mind. As Hale and Sophie grow closer, the domain of the Goddess rumbles to life. Sophie can’t shake the sickening feeling that the Goddess will ring the Toll Bells and claim her due, and if she does, for Sophie, it spells death. AmazonKU
BELOW THE HUNTER MOON (SILVER RAPIDS BOOK TWO) by A Knightley
VS note: MM PNR.
Silas Granger never wanted to be an alpha. His lifelong avoidance is challenged, though, when a prickly redhead storms through his front door, igniting a blaze in Silas’ heart and awakening instincts that were long since buried. Suddenly, the reluctant alpha is forced to grapple with new discoveries and old foes. Through it all, there’s only one thing he knows for certain—he can’t do it alone. So how is he meant to step into the role he was born for, when the only person he can’t live without doesn’t want him back? Everyone keeps secrets, but Sam Lamont has more than most—and he’d prefer it to stay that way. Or would he? His resolve is shaken when a giant, oafish wolf-shifter tears down his walls—literally and figuratively—determined to protect him. Even Silas can’t keep him safe from everything, though, especially when Sam’s monsters are of his own making. Will Silas still want him when he realizes just how big the secrets between them are, or will Sam run before he even gets the chance to find out? Return to Silver Rapids, Alaska with Silas and Sam as they navigate treacherous bargains and burning truths. How far are they willing to go to protect each other from the inevitable? AmazonKU
THE ORC’S UNEXPECTED WIFE (BLODDFIRE ORCS BOOK TWO) by Veronika Kane
They call him The Keeper, so why isn’t my mysterious new captor more interested in keeping me? My father always told me I was too impetuous, but when I see a chance to escape my horrible life—being forced to work on my back for the tavern-keeper who owns my brother’s debt—I take it. And some valuables on the way out. Is it any wonder I’m chased into the snowstorm…and right into the single arm of a seven-foot-tall, wounded and grumpy recluse? The Keeper might be terrifying, but he saves my hotheaded arse from certain death, then takes me back to his cozy little cottage. I can tell he wants naught to do with me, but the fierce blizzard means he’s stuck with me…and a single bed.
Determined to be useful, I’m hopeful I can wear him down. After all, I have plenty of experience with males and their pleasure. But when I learn what it is I’ve actually stolen, I become determined to set things right. Will he help me, or has he had enough of my chatter? AmazonKU
MY DATE WITH A LIGHT BULB by Vera Valentine
When high energy bills leave struggling freelancer Violet feeling burnt out, the city’s LED bulb exchange program seems like the perfect solution to her empty wallet. But when the simple swap goes awry, her bright idea turns a small problem into a much larger issue: one clocking in at 6’6…in platforms. Will Violet’s unexpected vintage visitor prove to be a spark in the dark, or is he secretly up to something more sinister? AmazonKU
THE CROWN OF KINGSHIOP JOB: A DRAGON THIEF STORY by Kat Simons
Dangling from the side of a building in Manhattan, late at night, with glass cutters at the ready, Myra confronts the start contrast between her old life as a solitary cat burglar and her new life…as the girlfriend of a dragon shifter prince. A dragon shifter prince with a soft spot for damsels in distress and a habit of finding Myra even when she doesn’t want to be found. What’s a magical thief to do? Falling hard for Christopher did more than throw Myra into the world of the dragon shifters. Navigating a relationship with someone who cares whether you live or die proves a lot more complicated than she expected. She adores Christopher. But she finds this new life an adjustment. So when he presents her with a new potential job, she hesitates. Until she learns it involves rescuing a damsel in distress. Christopher’s Achille’s heel. How can she refuse to help him with that? Discovering the job requires all her skills, help from some new people, and the lurking menace of an old rival, guarantees Myra accepts this quest. Because if they can’t steal back the stolen treasure, the dragon king will lay waste to the city she loves. And everyone in it.
WHOREIFFYING by Piper CJ
VS note: A Lesbian PNR.
Lennie Pendrake runs a haunted museum in Salem, offering seances for a price. When she unlocks a cursed chest, she frees Cora Winters—a silver-tongued ghost with a talent for possession, an insatiable desire for pleasure, and a taste for the living. Then there’s Devereaux—Lennie’s most trusted supplier of rare antiquities, a man who always knows exactly what she needs. She tells herself their chemistry is harmless, but the objects he brings her carry whispers of something darker. A tryst between the living and the dead. A seance gone too far. A scandalous proposition. A secret waiting to be unearthed. She’s spent her life speaking to the dead—now one refuses to let her go. AmazonKU
GREEN WITCH WEDDING (COVEN OF CRESTMONT BOOK THREE) by Jennifer L Hart
VS note: From MAR 19.
Dr. Carson Blake knows nothing about the supernatural world until the night Sage Lawson shows up on his doorstep with a young girl seeking his help. But when the two disappear early the following morning, Carson can’t stop thinking about the mysterious older woman or the plants that have taken root around his home overnight. Sage is a woman on a mission. She aims to save as many innocents as possible from the controlling pack of werewolves. The last thing she needs is to endanger the kind human doctor with soulful eyes that she can’t get out of her mind. But when the Lawson pack discovers Sage has escaped her mystical prison, they aim for her weakness, the human doctor who has claimed her heart. Can the green witch save the man she loves, or will she lose him to the monsters determined to destroy them?
FIREBIRD (THE FIRE THAT BINDS BOOK ONE) by Juliette Cross
A conqueror captivated…A witch prophesied to save them all…A world where dragons rule Rome. From the moment Roman general and nephew to the emperor Julianus Dakkia laid eyes on Malina, he was enthralled by the Dacian dancer. Years later, the fierce beauty stands before him on a scarred battlefield, her life in danger. He instinctively shifts into his fierce dragon form to save her, an action that may mean his head on the imperial gate. But he and his dragon know one thing: she belongs to them. Malina can’t believe that the centurion who had once bestowed a secret talisman on her is the Roman general of legendary brutality. His prowess as a warrior cannot be denied, yet they don’t reveal the secret he hides. All Malina knows is his protection and gentle touch. And she cannot deny how her soul has always seemed to answer his. As they navigate a world where flying deathriders conquer and burn, their love will ignite a firestorm that can only end in heartbreak or death. Or both.
DEMON SHOCK (RESURRECTION CHRONICLES) by M J Haag
Ava thought she was just cashing in on a bonus by isolating herself in a cabin. She wasn’t expecting to learn she’d worked right through an apocalypse when she reemerged five months later. However, the sudden arrival of a creature straight out of legend—grey skin, yellow eyes, pointed ears, and abs for days—proves it. Gryik is shy and sweet and unlike anyone Ava has ever met before. Unfortunately, he’s also the bearer of bad news: most of the human population has been wiped out, and zombies are everywhere. Given a choice between living alone or accepting his offer to take her to where other human survivors live, she packs up her cats and embarks on a journey of a lifetime with the first fey she’s ever met.
HELL’S MOST INCOMPETENT DEMON (SUPERNATURAL SUCKERS BOOK ONE) by Silvana Falcon
VS Note: MM PNR. From MARCH 11.
Hell’s most incompetent demon meets Earth’s most hopeless romantic. All Ethan wanted was someone who could help him find love—or at least someone to pop his cherry. A spell from an odd book he found at the library promised him a wish from Cupid. Sure, some of the ingredients weren’t easy to get, but he could improvise. Was there really that much difference between dried laurel leaves and coriander? He never meant to summon a demon. Malphas hasn’t been to Earth in a hundred years, not since he accidentally created a massively successful support group for gamblers and saved hundreds of souls from damnation. As punishment, he’s stuck in Hell’s archives filing dusty prophecies because his boss is convinced he’s incapable of being properly evil. When Ethan’s summoning yanks him topside, he sees his chance to prove himself. He’ll make a deal with the human—and collect that blindingly bright soul. All he has to do is to help Ethan get together with his crush. What could possibly go wrong? AmazonKU
SHE WAS MONSTRESS VOLUME ONE: AN ANTHOLOGY OF MONSTER WOMEN by Various
Nights of pleasure with demons. The intimate whispers of forest nymphs. The allure of creatures from the depths of the sea. A mechanical lady in a steampunk London. Ten authors have joined to craft incredible stories of love, acceptance, and desire, centering terrifyingly beautiful monster women and the people who aren’t afraid to love them. Amazon
STORM OF SHADOWS (FIRESTONE ACADEMY BOOK ONE) by Hannah Haze
Nine years ago, my sister died at Firestone Academy. At least, that’s what they claim. I don’t believe their lies about a tragic accident. Now I’ve come to face the trials myself – tests that will determine which Quarter I’ll serve for the rest of my days. But I have other plans. Behind these ancient walls, dark magic pulses through every stone, and three elite shadow weavers rule absolute – The Princes: Beaufort Lincoln commands shadows like breathing, his charm masking deadly intent. Dray Eros weaves darkness into deadly art, violence wrapped in seductive smiles. Thorne Cadieux’s silent power makes even teachers tremble. They’ve marked me as theirs, offering protection through the brutal trials in exchange for complete submission. Students break here, crushed by the trials. Most return changed. Others never return at all. The Princes may control these halls, but they don’t know one thing: I’m not here to find my Quarter, play their games, or surrender to their seduction. I’m here to expose the academy’s secrets. I’m here for my sister. And I’ll burn their empire to the ground to find the truth. AmazonKU
BOUND BY FIRE AND SCALES (THE DRAGONS OF EARIS BOOK ONE) byJulie Hardy
A deal with a dragon. Bound to him, she will dance in his blaze. Sabrina has spent her life defying expectations. As an omega who refuses to take a mate, she’s determined to live on her own terms, even in a world where omegas are seen as powerless without an alpha by their side. Finding herself without any money, Sabrina finds a mysterious quest asking for omegas to work with baby dragons, she doesn’t think twice before taking it. It pays well, and she needs the money. But nothing is as simple as it seems. “I made a deal with a dragon. A deal that changed my life.” Zephyr is the leader of the Firescale Clan, a once-mighty dragon clan now in ruins after the Dragon War. As the last alpha of a pure fire dragon bloodline, his council insists he find a mate and give the clan an heir. But, rebuilding the clan back to its old glory is his only priority, right now. That’s how he ends up in a small guild, confronted by a very puzzled omega inquiring about the caretaker job. How could he explain to her that there were no baby dragons—at least, not yet? “I need an omega to rebuild my clan and give me an heir. It has to be you, Sabrina. Without you, there’s no one else for me.” AmazonKU
THE CURSE BETWEEN US by Layla Moran
VS Note: MM Fantasy.
The kingdoms of Rafria and Eskarven have been locked in a brutal conflict for centuries. Edric and Zephyr, the heirs to these warring nations, have grown up in the shadow of endless battles. When a catastrophic war results in the death of their predecessors, the two princes inherit their thrones, and with them, a fragile hope for peace. The solution seems clear: a formal alliance through marriage between the newly crowned monarchs. What starts as a mere political strategy soon evolves into something far more profound. But there is a severe obstacle—the two men cannot touch without experiencing excruciating pain, the source of which is a mystery they must unravel. As they navigate their unusual bond, they realize that their alliance may bring more than peace. Ancient powers, long buried, begin to awaken, and if Edric and Zephyr can overcome the challenges before them, their love might reshape their world forever. AmazonKU
A DROP OF CORRUPTION: AN ANA AND DIN MYSTERY (SHADOW OF THE LEVIATHAN BOOK TWO) by Robert Jackson Bennett
In the canton of Yarrowdale, at the very edge of the Empire’s reach, a Treasury officer has disappeared into thin air—vanishing from a room within a heavily guarded tower, its door and windows locked from the inside. To solve the case, the Empire calls on its most brilliant and mercurial detective, the great Ana Dolabra. At her side, as always, is her bemused assistant Dinios Kol. Ana soon discovers that they are investigating not a disappearance but a murder—and one of surpassing cunning, carried out by an opponent who can pass through warded doors like a ghost. Worse still, the killer may be targeting the high-security compound known as the Shroud, where the Empire harvests fallen titans for the volatile magic found in their blood. Should it fall, the Empire itself will grind to a halt, robbed of the magic that allows its wheels of power to turn. Din has seen his superior solve impossible cases before. But as the death toll grows and their quarry predicts each of Ana’s moves with uncanny foresight, he fears that she has at last met an enemy she can’t defeat.
THE SELKIE AND THE SEA-WITCH by Katherine MacDonald
Love is not love if it ensnares. In the mist-shrouded fishing village of Lochlann, the sea is both lifeline and captor. Selkies, magical beings of the ocean, are chained to fishing boats, their enchanted coats held hostage to ensure their servitude. When Caelan, a selkie too wild to be tamed, begins to waste away in captivity, his captors leave him to die. But Mara, a fisherman’s daughter derisively nicknamed “the sea witch,” sees something else: a fellow soul in agony. Known for her uncanny knowledge of herbs and tinctures, Mara takes it upon herself to nurse the selkie back to health. As Caelan’s strength falters and the call of the sea grows unbearable, a fragile trust blooms between them—a bond that defies the laws of both land and water. As the ocean whispers secrets of its own, Mara must decide what she’s willing to sacrifice—for Caelan, for justice, and for herself. AmazonKU
THE BOOK THAT HELD HER HEART (THE LIBRARY TRILOGY BOOK THREE) by Mark Lawrence
Two people once connected by a vast and mysterious library are now separated and must overcome time and distance to reunite and bring peace to their worlds, in the final book of the Library Trilogy.
The fate of an infinite library hangs on one book, a book that holds the power to break the unbreakable. In the face of such forces, fragile things like hearts, worlds, and even family seem certain to fail. The people most vital to Livira are scattered across time and space—lost, divided into factions, in mortal peril. Somehow she must bring them together and resolve the unresolvable argument that fuels the library’s war. The bond between Livira and Evar has stretched and stretched again. Can it hold at the end, when things fall apart? Can it unite them against impossible odds? This is the last chapter, the final page. The end threatens and no one—not characters, readers, or even the author—will emerge unscathed.
SWIMMING IN GRIEF: AN MM MONSTER ROMANCE by Kit Barrie
Sometimes it feels like life moves on without you. Using the popular Monster Match app, Reuben Thompson and his husband Kyle plan a beach vacation to hook up with Glauruss, an oddly-alluring blue sea dragon, for Reuben’s 51st birthday. Life is going great, until a freak accident shatters Reuben’s world. Suddenly a widower, Reuben finds himself having to navigate life without his best friend by his side. In a sea of paperwork, questions, and sorrow, he feels overwhelmed and alone, until he re-connects with Glauruss to inform him of Kyle’s death. Glauruss has suffered his own losses, and the two find solace amidst the tides of grief. Together, they share the burden of memories, healing, and moving forward while not forgetting those whom they loved before. AmazonKU
THE CAT WHO SAVED THE LIBRARY: A NOVEL by Sosuke Natsukawa, Louise Heal Kawai Translator
A chronic asthma condition prevents thirteen-year-old Nanami from playing sports or spending time with her friends after school. But nothing can stop her from one of her favorite activities. Nanami loves to read and happily spends much of her free time in the library, cocooned among the stacks. Then one day, Nanami notices that, despite the library being as deserted as ever, some of her favorite books, including literary classics like Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Thief and Anne of Green Gables are disappearing from the shelves. When she alerts the library staff, they dismiss her concerns. But just as Nanami is about to return to her reading, she spots a suspicious man in a gray suit. Eager to discover what he’s up to, she follows him. The chase is cut short when Nanami suffers an asthma attack. By the time she catches her breath, the man has disappeared and all that is left behind is a mysterious light filtering through the library’s familiar passageways. That’s when Tiger, the talking tabby cat who saves books, comes to the rescue. Are Nanami and Tiger prepared to face the dangerous challenges that lie ahead? Why are faceless gray soldiers burning books in a stone castle? And what happened to Rintaro, the socially withdrawn hero who helped Tiger save books in a second-hand bookshop? At a time of increased book bannings worldwide, Sosuke Natsukawa urges us not to underestimate the power of great literature—and to be prepared to defend our freedom to choose.
A TIME TRAVELER’S MASQUERADE (A MCQUIVY’S COSTUME SHOP ROMANCE) by Sian Ann Bessey
One moment, Isla Crawford is inside McQuivey’s Costume Shop trying on a Jacobean-style gown for the parliamentary Autumn Ball, and the next, she is standing in an unfamiliar garden, barefoot, coatless, and at the mercy of a fierce storm. Confused, she seeks refuge in a Tudor manor, where she discovers that she has inexplicably traveled back to 1605, mere weeks before the culmination of Guy Fawkes’s infamous Gunpowder Plot. Simon Hartworth, Lord Bancroft, finds his orderly seventeenth-century life disrupted when a mysterious woman appears on his sister’s doorstep during a storm. Intrigued by the stranger’s quirks and bewildering speech, he feels compelled to protect her and heed her warnings about a fatal plot against Parliament. As Simon is drawn into Isla’s dangerous scheme to stop the evildoers, he can’t help but also feel drawn to her. With seemingly no way to get back home, Isla uses her twenty-first-century knowledge of the past to try to thwart Guy Fawkes and his coconspirators without altering the course of history forever. She and Simon must race to unravel the threads of the treasonous plot even as they wonder how their hearts will navigate their deepening connection and the seemingly insurmountable four centuries that separate their lives. Amazon AB Kobo
THE FOLKLORE OF FOREVER (A MOONVILLE NOVEL BOOK TWO) by Sara Hogle
Paranormal skeptic Zelda Tempest is hoping for a much-needed creativity boost for a new paranormal mystery novel. But despite the alleged magic of her hometown, Moonville, Ohio, she’s as stuck as ever. With two witch sisters, not believing in magic is strange for a Tempest, but no one is more disappointed than Morgan Angelopoulos, the charming man next door. So, to cure her of her writer’s block and her disbelief in magic, Morgan ropes her into a ghost-hunting romp, only for Zelda to discover something else entirely: bizarre, never-before-seen creatures that appear as ordinary pets to everyone else. Curious about what else might be lurking in Moonville’s woods, Zelda and Morgan embark on a quest to uncover the true magic that lies in their midsts . . . and perhaps, just maybe, they will find that the magic they’re searching for has been with them all along.
IMPALED BY HIS OMEGA PRINCE (RELUCTANT FAE PRINCES BOOK TWO) by Lilo Quie
VS Note: MM PNR. Not a fan of the cover.
Generations ago, an omega king stole a prized alpha from the goddesses to take as his own. As punishment, the nation of Croatens bears a curse in their name, never to know their love. When the third omega son of the Croatens king finds himself captive and forced to fight for his life to entertain the lowest of the low, the goddess intervenes. But will her price be too much? Askara has been shackled and outcast since the day of his birth. As he cried his first breath, his mother breathed her last, unable to answer one important question- what is Askara? Born with silvery skin and dark hair, sclera white as snow—he’s no sun fae, for certain. Presumed to be a bastard, Askara lives with a kind beta couple until their bad choices leave him prisoner for a band of brigands. For a warrior blessed by the goddesses, carrying the lifeblood of vitalis in him, death is hard to come by. But when a feisty omega with more muscles than common sense skewers him on the battlefield—he falls head over heels. AmazonKU
HOUSE OF BLIGHT (THREADMENDER CHRONICLES BOOK ONE) by Maxym M Martineau
Edira Brillwyn is a threadmender. She holds a rare, lifesaving power that can cure disease and heal injuries in the blink of an eye. But magic always comes with a cost, and saving anyone sacrifices a sliver of her own life. She’s always kept her abilities hidden…until the powerful Fernglove family discovers her secret. The Ferngloves are charming and beautiful, possess powerful magic, and don’t take no for an answer—especially Orin, the head of these ruling elites. When Edira’s brothers unexpectedly contract blight—an incurable virus killing people throughout the town, and an illness too strong for her to heal them both—Orin offers to help. Together at his estate they’ll research a cure while Orin slows their sickness and Edira hones her magic. His kindness and honesty surprises Edira, as does her undeniable attraction to him. But the other Ferngloves are suspicious of her power and may be more dangerous than the ever-present disease. The longer Edira stays within the confines of the Manor, the more the family’s pristine exterior begins to crack—until Edira discovers a terrifying secret and must choose who she can save and at what cost.
BEWITCHED AND TWISTED (WITCHES OF HOLLOW COVE BOOK 19) by Kim Richardson
Life as a new mom was already chaotic. Magic, murder, and mayhem? Just another day in Hollow Cove. But this time? The stakes are a hell of a lot higher. Illegal cursed objects are turning up all over Hollow Cove—and they’re killing people. And if that isn’t bad enough, my son, Darian, isn’t just showing signs of magic. He’s showing way too much of it. So, what’s a witch to do? Easy. Track down the mastermind flooding my town with deadly artifacts, stop them before more bodies pile up, and keep my son out of trouble. No pressure, right? But with ancient enemies resurfacing and family secrets exploding, things are about to get… well, complicated. Welcome to my life. Just another day in Hollow Cove, where the coffee’s strong, the magic’s wild, and trouble is always one bad spell away. AmazonKU
FOXIN AROUND: MATED TO THE MONSTER SEASON THREE by S J Sanders
Months after the Ravening destroyed her world, Krystal had found herself without family or home, with nothing but memories of better days to comfort her. With the growing frequency of concerning behavior from fellow survivors, she makes the decision to return to her uncle’s cabin that she’d frequented every summer and the only place where she had any remaining happy memories. Although she has small hope that a surviving member of her family made their way there, she is surprised to find a stranger dwelling there amid a magical garden that had sprung up within their woods. Syrix is an engima and unlike any other man she’s ever met, and with far more secrets than she can even begin to guess at. Friendly, yet unabashedly sly, he is like some creature born of magic with the way he masters enchantments and spells and even seems to be capable of communicating with the foxes he surrounds himself with. He might just be a fox in the chicken’s coop, but he is one that she must depend on when a monstrous lamia targets her for her next meal. In a world where the impossible is reality, magic conceals much, and changes everything it touches. But amid the garden, and under the moonlight, it has neither the power nor capability to conceal or change that which lies in her heart. Or whether she is willing to risk everything but giving her heart to male who may just be foxin’ around. AmazonKU
A PIKA’S SAFE HAVEN by Odessa Hywell
VS Note: MM PNR.
Gavin thought he had everything he needed to be happy. Running his small-town diner and raising three wild boys as a single father kept his hands busy and his heart full. But everything changes when a wide-eyed, skittish prey omega—knocks on Strange Brew’s back door. Jules is homeless, terrified, and on the run. Pine Glen was never supposed to be his last stop—just another place to hide before moving on. But Gavin offers him a hot meal and a safe place to stay without expecting anything in return, and Jules can’t make himself leave. When Jules unexpectedly goes into heat, the course of their lives is altered forever. For the first time, Jules feels safe and wanted. He’s finally happy, and Gavin is planning for a future he never expected—with a mate he never saw coming. What began as an act of kindness grows into a love that feels like coming home. Too bad Jules’ past isn’t ready to let him go. AmazonKU
REWIND by Eve Vaughan
After suffering neglect and abuse, Amina’s life is abruptly ended after a conflict with her cheating husband. But when she wakes up five years in the past, she believes she dreamed the horrible incident. However, she soon learns she gets to relive events that have already happened. And this time around she may get to tell her crush how she really feels. Dr. Ethan Han has always kept things professional with his office staff, although he’s secretly had feelings for his office manager Amina since they first met. A woman he can’t have because she belongs to someone else. But when a new opportunity arises, he jumps at the chance to tell her how he feels. But what will she think about the secret he harbors? When Ethan and Amina’s pasts come back to haunt them, they’ll soon head down a path of passion, revenge and a chance to change their fates. AmazonKU
A THORN IN EVERY HEART (ENCHANTED LEGACIES BOOK ONE) by Kate King
What if Belle never returned to the enchanted castle? After her cheating husband ruins her life, twenty-nine-year-old musician, Alixandria Knight, moves from Chicago to Ironhill, Pennsylvania—a near-abandoned Appalachian ghost town with a firey history. Officially, she’s there to help her aging grandmother. Unofficially, Alix just wants to escape reality. She’ll get her wish. When a one night stand with a wickedly handsome stranger turns out to be more than she bargained for, Alix is whisked away to the land of the fae. There, she uncovers her family’s darkest secret: sixty years ago, Alix’s grandmother, Isabelle, broke her promise to marry a beastly king. Now, the fae are hungry, and it’s up to Alix to clear her family’s debt. AmazonKU AB
WHISPERS WITHIN THE MIDNIGHT GARDEN (DESPERATE DISGUISE BOOK THREE) by Tessa Cole
Danger lurks behind this beautiful facade…I’m trapped in the fae’s magical Garden, and the High Priestess, the most powerful fae in the kingdom, has assigned an intimidating knight to guard me until I find my mates. Except the mating marks I shouldn’t have when I’m in the Garden because I’m not fae have been forcibly put to sleep, leaving me unable to form the bonds that could save me. To make matters worse, my attackers are still at large, and I must rely on Rider, Talon, and Quill, the very men I vowed not to trust after they’d abandoned me on the running trail. But most shocking of all, my Fantasy Man, Ash, the only one who made me feel safe, is one of them, a captain of the Black Guard, and I question if I can trust him, too. Time is slipping away. My body still lies asleep in the Black Tower, and if I’m discovered, I’ll be imprisoned or worse. If I can’t find a way to break free from the Garden and return to my body, my sacrifice to save my brother will have been for nothing. AmazonKU
TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE HEX (CRESCENT MOON MYSTERIES BOOK SIX) by Tara Lush
When a celebrity chef dies after a dramatic event at the Crescent Moon Inn, innkeeper and part-time sleuth Amelia Matthews finds herself juggling magical mayhem, suspicious guests, and a daughter who’s suddenly back in town—and not happy about her mom’s witchy lifestyle. What should have been a showcase of Cypress Grove’s culinary scene descends into chaos during a violent summer storm, with tensions simmering among a wine bar owner with a grudge, an increasingly unhinged assistant, a suspiciously knowledgeable newcomer, and a city council member who won’t stop singing — or drinking. All signs point to toxic pufferfish poisoning, but Amelia senses something far more sinister at play: a disturbing force that threatens not just her inn’s reputation, but her daughter’s safety. With the power out, the storm raging, and the clues piling up, Amelia must uncover the truth before anyone else falls victim to the killer trapped under her roof. Can she solve the case while keeping both her magic and her family ties intact? AmazonKU
FAE ALPHA’S MATE by Sienna Rosewood
VS note: Although this is listed in scifi romance categories Fae+Magic says Fantasy to me, not SFR for the purposes of this Report.
Runaway Omega Zyra Noctis thought she had escaped the Alphas hunting her. She was wrong. One moment, she’s fleeing through the outer colonies. The next, she’s trapped in Vael’tharis—the forbidden realm of the Fae. And worse? She’s bonded—body and soul—to the most ruthless Alpha she’s ever met. Kieran Vael. Dangerous. Possessive. A walking nightmare wrapped in sin and magic. He claims she’s his. That fate marked her as his mate. But Zyra refuses to surrender. Then Rael Draven shows up—the smirking pirate Alpha she thought she’d left behind—revealing a shocking truth: she’s bonded to him, too. Two powerful Alphas. One defiant Omega. And a deadly secret that could destroy them all. The Fae want her back. The Hunters want her dead. And the Alphas? They won’t stop until she’s theirs. Completely. AmazonKU
COLD FOOT CASH (WRECK’S MOUNTAINS BOOK FOUR) by T S Joyce
Cash Culver is freshly escaped from a high-security shifter prison, and is trying his best to fit in to a steady life as a functioning member of society. It’s not easy to do in the sleepy town of Darby, Montana. He’s growing restless, but when a rare beauty shows up at his job and claims he knows her sister, things get real interesting, real fast. Now Cash has a mystery to solve, and a pretty woman who seems intent on following him for reasons he doesn’t understand yet. The more he discovers about Harley Monroe, the more interesting she becomes. Maybe she will be the one to keep him away from his old habits and out of trouble, or maybe…just maybe…she is the trouble. Harley Monroe has traveled to Darby with good intentions, but everything is going wrong. The man she’s here to confront isn’t who she thought he was, and now she’s in a situation where she can’t go home. Stuck in an unfamiliar town with a handsome stranger she is certain is a shifter, Harley must figure out a way to reset her life. Cash is funny, and easy to be around, but he has a dangerous side that Harley can’t figure out. She’s never met a shifter before, and this sure is an exciting escape from reality, but her troubles at home are dragging her backward like a magnet. If she can’t figure out who she is quickly, her life will be over. And right about now, Cash feels like the only person who can remind Harley of who she really is. AmazonKU AB
FATED OR KNOT (UNSEELIEVERSE: THE OMEGA MASQUERADE) by Ella Hendricks
I have one night to change my fate. The annual Omega Masquerade is my last hope to save myself from the future my stepmother has planned for me. I’ve been promised against my will to a vile pack once my first heat arrives, but I don’t intend to be around when that happens. Once I steal enough to get by, I’m leaving my old life behind for good. Little did I realize that I would meet one of my scent matches at the masquerade. He reveals himself to be a prince in disguise, and all of my carefully laid plans are ruined as he and his three brothers try to take me away to their country instead. I start to see a future with this pack of princes. An outcome I will have to fight for, as my stepmother schemes to take them away from me… whether they’re fated to me or not. AmazonKU
EGGSACTLY THE RIGHT GARGOYLE (EVERSHIFT HAVEN BOOK SEVEN) by Aurelia Skye
I, Talia Brightwell, am just a cheerful sun witch trying to plan the perfect Ostara festival until mysterious eggs appear, leading me to a brooding gargoyle who awakens feelings that bloom more vibrantly than any of my herbs. When Evershift Haven’s very pregnant witch hands me the reins to this year’s spring celebration, I expect nothing more complicated than flower arrangements and light enchantments. What I don’t expect is finding a mysterious egg humming ancient lullabies in my herb cart, or discovering it’s magically tethered to Dorian Thorne, the centuries-old gargoyle, who perches above the chapel and treats conversation like a cursed object. Suddenly, more eggs appear throughout town, the long-dormant sacred grove pulses with new life after a century of silence, and every magical trail leads straight back to Dorian. He’s taciturn, stubborn, and literally carved from stone, but when our magic touches, the world sings…and my heart follows suit. As Ostara approaches, the equinox magic surges through the town, drawing fated souls together with an irresistible pull. Now, I must decide if I’m brave enough to entwine my roots with someone who’s been guarding his wounded heart for a hundred years. AmazonKU
A RUNAWAY BRIDE FOR THE ALPHA by Selene Wilde
I was supposed to be a bride. Instead, I became a fugitive. On my wedding day, I watched my groom murder my cousin. And before I could escape, he drugged me—stripping me of my wolf, my choices, my future. But he underestimated me. Drugged and desperate, I fled into the arms of Jaxon Cross—a fierce, untamed Alpha. He’s not just any wolf, he’s my fated mate. But my ex won’t let me go that easily. Now, as chaos reigns and accusations fly, I’m stuck with Jaxon as we hunt for the truth. Together, we dance on the edge of danger and desire, trying to outwit a ruthless killer who won’t rest until we’re both framed or dead. Fate may have chosen him for me, but I have a choice to make. Stay loyal to the pack that betrayed me…or fight for the mate who’s willing to risk everything for me? AmazonKU
FLYING BLIND (BETAS IN WAITING BOOK 27) by Viola Grace
Zara had another name on the most hope-filled day of her life. Her business plan was ready, and her bakery expansion was underway. She ended up kidnapped, sprayed with acid, and branded. It was the beginning of an experience that would change her forever. She sought help and fell in with a group of women who had other horrifying experiences with alphas and had come through the other side.
Zara is told that her kidnapper was a demon alpha. She needs a total of three to make a legion and to give her a chance at regaining her sight. Fortunately, the woman who has taken her in as a project and hobby has a grandson, and he is hot as hell. It’s a start.
HUNTED BY THE ALPHA (THE ALPHA’S TEMPTED BONDS BOOK FOUR) by Gertty Rudraw
I’m imprisoned, and the man holding me captive is my husband. His father’s death has made me a suspect, and my mixed bloodline is the only clue. He’s using our marriage as a cover, turning me into bait to lure out the real killer. But this estate is full of secrets—ancient runes, bloody rituals, and a shocking conspiracy surrounding mixed-bloods. Every step I take towards the truth, danger draws closer. And Aaron, this cold, calculating man—he’s supposed to be my protector, but is he really manipulating me? AmazonKU
TAMING THE DRAGON’S HEART (DRAGON REBELS) by Roxie Ray
The moment I meet my new boss, I know I’m in trouble. I’ve never worked for a dragon shifter before, but that’s not the half of it. Evan’s scorching good looks set me on fire and tempt me to break every rule in the book. This isn’t like me. I’m always the professional one. The good girl. I don’t fall for bad boys, and Evan is more dangerous than most. I’m almost certain his nightclub, The Dragon’s Den, exists solely for his personal pleasure. But I can’t work out why, when he can have anyone he wants, he looks at me like I’m the only woman in existence. Except there is someone else I know who means the world to him: the surprise baby daughter who was left on his doorstep. He claims he’s not cut out to be a father, but I disagree. And I’d know. Because I’m the new nanny. AmazonKU
DREAM LOST (GREAT DRAKES BOOK ONE) (FAE UNIVERSE 12) by Alessa Thorn
Powerful magician Bas Greatdrakes has enough on his mind with magic surging through the world again, heightening his powers and awakening his inner dragon. The last thing he needs is to keep encountering a mysterious woman in the astral plane – yet he can’t stay away from her. Bridget Hawkyns is unlike anyone he’s ever met: fierce, brilliant, and completely untrained in her magical abilities. When an ancient creature begins hunting dreamers across Dublin, Bas knows he must protect her at all costs. But keeping Bridget safe means convincing the fiercely independent woman to stay in his ancestral mansion, surrounded by his eccentric, magical family. As they work together to stop the dream-eating monster, Bas finds it increasingly difficult to control his dragon nature – especially when it insists that Bridget belongs with them. Yet Bridget’s never trusted anyone enough to let them close, and Bas’s growing feelings threaten to overwhelm them both. Can he prove to her that some dreams – and some magicians – are worth the risk? AmazonKU
PACK RAGE (SPLINTERED BOND BOOK FOUR) by Merri Bright
I’m on the run again. My mates are gone, the packs are fractured, and our world teeters on the edge of ruin. If the corrupt Eastern leaders keep their stranglehold on the Council, there’ll be nothing left worth fighting for. I know what I have to do: run. This time, though, I’m running straight into the heart of danger. And I’m not alone. But our allies and our bonds may not be enough when we discover the secrets that have festered in the heart of one final pack. The battle will take the lives of shifters on both sides. When the ones left standing turn to me, the pack reject, I have to choose to punish the evil, or save the innocent. Is it time to rage, or to rule? AmazonKU
KINGDOM OF THE TWO MOONS by Alexandra Thomashoff
In a world where destiny is a cruel captor, Melody has never known freedom. Her life has been a prison, shackled by a ruthless magic harvester hungry for her rare gifts. She has been a pawn in a game she cannot win—until one fateful night when she manages to escape. But her fleeting hope is crushed when the mesmerizingly beautiful fae warrior Riven captures her and drags her into the shadowy Court of the Two Moons, ruled by the Dark Lord Caryan, a fallen angel cloaked in icy cruelty. Enslaved and with her destiny now in Caryan’s unforgiving hands, Melody begins to unravel the harrowing truths behind her captivity. Little does she know, she is ensnared in a treacherous web of lies and longing, caught between her deep, rippling attraction toward Riven and the otherworldly allure of Caryan, whose very essence is everything she fears—and desires. When her own slumbering powers awaken, they bind Melody helplessly to Caryan’s unholy magic, and to a sinister prophecy that cleaves her soul into pieces. As mighty armies clash and shadows threaten to consume this world, she must make a decision that could cost her everything. Who can kill an immortal angel? Only a silver elf. And Melody just happens to be the last. AmazonKU
MATED TO MY BOSS by Willow Dex
My fated mate is now my intern. My wolf wants her, but I don’t believe in second chances. People don’t change. When the bond fell into place, she was eighteen to my forty years. She was Clingy. Jealous. Controlling. We weren’t compatible so I walked away. Now she’s back— all grown up. Smart. Professional. Dangerously calm. And working directly under me. I told her it’ll never work. That I want nothing to do with her. She says she’s here for experience. But She’s also running from a hunter attack against her and her pack. I can’t send her back. I keep it professional. But one look, one scent… and my wolf is clawing to claim her. When she smiles, my wolf growls. Every time she speaks, I forget to breathe. I can’t resist. Just when I start to believe the bond is real, she disappears—taken during a midnight run. Panic gives way to primal rage. She’s mine and I’ll burn every last one of them to get her back. AmazonKU
DANE’S WAR (SPIKED RAIDERS MC BOOK THREE) by E C Land
Dane – We all have our wars within. There’s always something that gets to us. For me it’s not something I talk about. It’s not something I ever want to deal with. No one needs to know the story. I figured because of this; I’d live life the way I’ve always done. Free and easy. What I didn’t expect is to find my mate or find that my mate was human. Finding her out in the middle of the night, on a deserted road, trouble surrounding her, I had to do something. When I did, something inside me shifted. I don’t know what, all I knew was I had to protect her. Nothing else mattered. To make matters worse, she was raised by shifters and is the sister to a member of another club. I didn’t know what to do about her. What I won’t do is let her reject me. No way will I let her make assumptions without knowing who I am. What we can be. Now I’ve got two wars on my hands. The one within. But that’s nothing as important to keeping her safe when she needs me most. AmazonKU
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