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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THE WEAVER (THE VRIX BOOK ONE) by Tiffany Roberts
From the moment he first saw her, he knew their heartsthreads were interwoven. Rekosh had little interest in taking a mate—at least not until he met Ahmya. Small, delicate, and human, she is so unlike his kind. She is a vibrant flower flourishing amidst strangling vines. And he recognizes in her a deep, indomitable determination, inspiring curiosity, and fiery passion. She awakens fierce protective instincts in him and rouses a craving like he’s never experienced. He wants nothing more than to declare his feelings for her. Yet with every breath comes a new obstacle, a new danger, threatening to take Ahmya away from him forever. As they are forced to fight for survival in a hostile jungle, it seems the gods themselves are intent on keeping the two apart. So Rekosh will weave his own fate. Ahmya is the mate of his hearts, and she will be his, no matter what he must do to gain her affection. He will claim her, shield her, love her, and entwine their souls so thoroughly that they will never be severed. ——The Spider’s Mate Trilogy Spin-off Series. For a better reading experience, read Ensnared, Enthralled, and Bound, as this will contain spoilers. AmazonKU
WHEN SHE WISHES (RISDAVERSE) by Ruby Dixon
Payton needs help on her farm. Heavily pregnant from a one-night-stand, she can’t manage all the manual labor and is supposed to be on bedrest. An alien man from a cat-like warrior race arrives on her doorstep with an offer to work for room and board. Bodhrri will get to stay on the planet, and Payton will get an extra pair of hands to help out until her babies (yup, plural) are born. Tiny problem – he’s the father of her unborn children and he had no idea until now she was pregnant. Is this a secret baby plot? (No, it’s secret BABIES.) AmazonKU
ASTRID’S AUBRAUXIAN KING: BOOK ONE OF THE AUBRAUXIAN BRIDES SERIES by Lisa Clute
One minute, I’m lounging on a yacht with my best friends off the coast of Grand Cayman. Sun, salt air, laughter. The next, we’re ripped from the deck and hurled across the stars. Thirteen Earth women, stolen in the night by an alien race teetering on the edge of extinction. I’m Astrid Akselsen. Miami child psychologist. Calm under pressure. Good in a crisis. Tragically single. But nothing prepared me for waking up on a distant planet, claimed as queen by Jakvar, a seven-foot-tall, horned alien king with a voice like thunder and eyes full of ghosts. Their women are gone. Their future is unraveling. And someone decided we’re their only hope. The palace is a maze of secrets. The court is fracturing. And danger stalks the oceans and the shadows alike. I don’t care how noble his intentions or how gentle his hands. No one takes me without a fight. If I want to protect my friends, and myself, I’ll have to confront what’s waking inside me, face who I really am, and choose what I’m willing to become. This is not the tropical getaway I signed up for. But if I want to survive, I’ll have to embrace the storm, the crown… and maybe even the king. AmazonKU
DISTURBING THE PEACE by Cora Day
Aspiring actress Peace thought she was auditioning for the next big sci-fi blockbuster. Instead, she wakes up light years from Earth, sold to a gladiator planet where survival is the only role that matters. And honestly? Worst plot twist ever. Varroc set out to find his lost brethren, only to become a captive himself. Forced to fight in the arena, he struggles with the shame of his imprisonment. When the warden throws his new pet into the arena, Varroc recognizes her as another prince’s mate. Returning her home is the perfect way to restore his honor. Apparently, all humans look alike, but Peace isn’t about to correct the giant purple warrior. If pretending to be some alien prince’s fiancée gets her one step closer to home, she’s all in. That is, until their growing bond becomes impossible to ignore, and they find themselves in an unscripted romance neither of them can control. AmazonKU
HARVEST PULSE by Violet Sallow
VS Note: MM Cyborg SFR.
Rowan: Life in the Harvest Warehouse is pretty damn great. I’m a top-tier harvester, everyone knows my name, and, most importantly, I get first dibs on the best chocolate. But then this new guy shows up—quiet, tense, built like he’s ready to bolt at any second. He’s not like the others. And for some reason, I can’t stop noticing him. Xav: Rule #1: Don’t get attached. Rule #2: Seriously, don’t get attached, or they might even kill us. I’m not supposed to be here, and if anyone finds out, I’m screwed. My family’s screwed. But then there’s Rowan—stupidly nice, way too friendly, and completely unaware that just talking to me could land him in deep shit. I should stay away. I need to stay away. Too bad I suck at following rules. AmazonKU AB
SAVAGE THE LOST YEARS: A DARK DYSTOPIAN ROMANCE WITH PIRATES (THALASSIC SERIES BOOK NINE) by Liz Shipton
After barely escaping Qanat, Jameson and Zahara sail to Île Tor aboard the stolen Kingfisher. A trail of wreckage lies in their wake. Ami may be dead. Petra will never forgive them. Jameson is almost certainly the most wanted man in Qanat. Jameson is ready to lay low for a while. Maybe forever. He’s done being a bad guy. He’s done trying to figure out what “the right thing” is. After the ordeal his life has been so far, he’d be perfectly happy to live out his days as a Reckoner, sailing wherever he pleases. But Zahara is restless. She can’t just walk away, especially after what they learned about Zenith. When some unexpected news upends their new lives, Zahara wants to use it as an excuse to return to Qanat and continue her work with the Anonymity. But returning to the city will mean returning to her family. To the mess they left behind. To a dangerous, secretive world where everyone has a hidden agenda, and things are never what they seem. AmazonKU
PURSUED BY THE DRAGON ALIEN (ZARUX DRAGON BRIDES BOOK FOUR) by Ella Blake
Lilas never expects salvation to come in the form of a ruthless space pirate with burning silver eyes. Auctioned off to an alien harem, she has steeled herself for a life of captivity—until Razion and his crew storm the slaver’s ship, taking her as their own spoils. But freedom with the Zaruxian rogue comes with its own dangers, not least of which is the scorching attraction between them. As she fights for a place among his outlaw band, her walls crumble, and she surrenders to the fire Razion awakens in her. Yet, when she overhears a secret that makes her doubt everything they have built, fear overpowers love, and she runs before he can shatter her completely. Razion lives by a simple code: take from the wicked and answer to no one. But Lilas is unlike any prize he has ever claimed—fierce, intelligent, and utterly intoxicating. With her at his side, he imagines a life beyond the chase, beyond vengeance. Then she vanishes, leaving nothing but questions and a void he can’t ignore. Determined to find her, his pursuit leads him to a forgotten past and a family he never knew existed. As old enemies emerge and galactic war looms, Razion finds himself caught between duty, destiny, and the one female who still holds his heart in her grasp. And this time, he will do whatever it takes to prove that love, once found, is worth any cost. AmazonKU
LEX (DARVERIUS, HOUSE OF DAR BOOK 17) by Jennifer Julie Miller
Rylie – My entire life I had big dreams … Dreams of earning perfect grades, becoming a renowned doctor, and hopefully at some point later on, a family of my own. I was on track to have all of that until the day everything I’d worked so hard for collapsed around me, and the thought of dreaming again became like ash in my mouth. When dreams and reality blur and become indistinguishable, what is your recourse? It’s far easier to stay where you feel safe and loved, even though in the back of your mind you know all is not what it seems. If you take a chance on the comforting voice that has become your constant companion and fight your way out of the dream, what happens when you wake up? LeX – I thought I was well-prepared after rotations of studying, research, and inquiries, and I should have been. As I stood next to my brothers, confident I had the knowledge to handle anything thrown at me, I never pictured her, nor the sheer terror that coursed through me as I frantically ripped apart the pod to save her. Now all I ever wanted lies before me and I am lost. My education and medical expertise are worthless. Her body is so close I can reach out and touch her, but she’s far, far away from me, trapped in her mind. In her dreams, she is safe; there are no questions or heartache. But what happens when she finally awakens? Will I be worthy of her or will she hate me for what I have done to save her life? AmazonKU
QUEEN ISABELLA (ALIEN HIVE BOOK ONE) by Stephanie West
Isabella grew up in a world full of bigots on the brink of collapse. Betrayed by her government, Isa finds herself on the UFV Manifest along with other outspoken and disposable women. The one-way maiden voyage is headed for the planet that hopefully will be the next Earth. Not surprisingly, things don’t go exactly as planned. Bellator, the alpha soldier, Artifex, the alpha worker, and Phara, the alpha consort accept that their mountain hive, along with all Vorto planetwide, are dying out. Generations ago, the Blight killed all the queens, and none have emerged since the terrible plague. One day, there is a fiery meteor shower. Miraculously, one of the meteors is an egg containing a precious queen. Instinct takes hold, and the Vorto immediately claim her as their own. AmazonKU
THE MATRIARCH MESSIAH (MYSTERY OF THE MATRIARCHS BOOK TWO) by Maxime Trencavel
“A woman will save humanity bringing peace from the blue light. Two women will fight so that one will die. For only in the death of life, as one knows it, can one be in the light.” Or so says the millennia old matriarchal legend that will pit Zara Khatum, proclaimed Kurdish prophetess, against Rachel Capsali, famed Israeli archeologist, her foil and the woman who steals away her love, Peter Gollinger, the brilliant man who holds the key to their truth. One of sci-fi suspense’s most unforgettable love triangle leads to two questions: Who will sacrifice their life? Who will save us all from apocalyptic doom? The Matriarch Messiah is an epic gripping science fiction suspense with the heartbeat of a romance and a dash of the mystical that will plunge you deeper into a world of conspiracies, forbidden love, and the visionary battle for humanity’s destiny. From San Francisco to Kurdistan, China, Jerusalem, to the high-stakes climax in modern day Crimea.
UNSHAKABLE FAITH: A ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE REVERSE HAREM ROMANCE (HIS. THEIRS. HERS. BOOK FOUR) by Gwendoline Rose
Faith: I killed one of the men who kidnapped me. The other two? I left breathing. Now they’re in cells, and I’m wondering if I should carve them up slower. Trip—he’s just starting to unravel what it means to have his family here. And us? Whatever this thing is between us? It’s coming for him just as hard.
But this world? It won’t give us a single second to figure any of it out. Because someone’s coming for us. And they’re as relentless as the love I have for these men. Trip: Father? Maybe not. Grandfather? Hell, I don’t know. But Faith? She’s making me feel things I don’t have a damn clue what to do with. And before I can figure it out, we’ve all screwed up. Ticked her off. That’s bad enough. Then the enemy decides to bring the fight straight to our door. And if we don’t move fast, none of us are making it out alive. Book Four in a high-stakes, slow-build reverse harem zombie apocalypse series. Dax and Faith? Still solid. But that doesn’t mean they aren’t about to go head-to-head. Zachs and Faith? Head over heels in love. And maybe just a little dangerous about it. Wilkes? Butting heads. But never letting go. Trip? He’s done standing in the corner. And the boat? Still not even close to safe. AmazonKU
RONEN: HIS TO COMMAND: DOMINURI ALIENS BOOK ONE by Keres Nolan
As if being lost and shipwrecked in outer space by evil aliens who wanted us to be incubators wasn’t enough… We’re rescued by an alien — a Dominari — and brought to a planet of dominants and submissives… The only way home is to steal from the planet’s ruler, Thelx Ronen Vellors. When I’m caught he gives me two choices, prison or to be his submissive. Tied up, I’m really screwed… But I guess that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. He is a muscly red giant who I somehow can’t deny. I have to kneel before him, or my friends will be stranded on this planet forever. It’s hard to remember why I’m even resisting when Ronen’s commands set my body on fire and his touch soothes my soul. Once this deal is over, I can take my friends home. But when that time comes, will I even want to leave? AmazonKU
LOVE BELOW ZERO by Bianca Blake
VS Note: I would say this is more SciFi romance adjacent.
As an astronomer, James likes debunking the “science” in science fiction books. As a romance author, Rebecca is more concerned with happy endings than string theory. After a video he made criticising her best selling sci-fi romance book sparked an online feud, the two of them can’t stand to be in the same room together. Still reeling from the writer’s block (and emotional damage) James’ review caused her, she works out her feelings by writing elaborate death scenes for him and vows to never speak to him again. That is until they’re both selected for an analog Mars mission in Antarctica. They’ll be spending four months locked in a small dome, pretending they’re on another planet. Unfortunately, avoiding someone is extra difficult when you’re stuck on a barren continent and can’t stop daydreaming about kissing them. These two are about to find out just how quickly hate can defrost into love. AmazonKU
SWEET VENOM: DARK MM OMEGAVERSE by Salem Jack and Joe Satoria
In the disease ravaged ruins of New Eden, Nevada, survival is a game, and no one plays dirtier than Vasilis Vepres. An Alpha viper shifter in the Serpentine Syndicate. His bite delivers euphoric oblivion and the spread of Rotmor. But when small town private investigator, and silver-furred omega, Soren Quillen, is tasked with finding missing omegas, he uncovers something so sinister his old wounds reopen. Soren knows this Alpha. Plagued by fractured memories that ignite forbidden hunger; an Alpha with a venomous bite, and an omega who knows too much. Their desires are too dangerous, but one of them will submit. With New Eden overrun by mutated horrors, predator and prey must choose: sever their bond and survive, or let the venom ravage them into something far more dangerous. AmazonKU
THE ORIGINAL bu Brandon Sanderson and Mary Robinette Kowal
VS Note: Not a romance but a scifi release of note.
In the near future, humans choose life—for a price. Injectable nanite technology is the lifeblood that flows through every individual wishing to experience the world through the lens of their own theme. While death from mortal wounds is still possible, life is made easier in a socially liberated society where automation and income equality allow passion pursuits to flourish over traditional work. Renewal stations are provided to every law-abiding citizen for weekly check-ins, which issue life-sustaining repairs in exchange for personal privacy. But what becomes of those who check out, of those who dare to resist immortality and risk being edited under the gaze of an identity-extracting government surveillance system? When Holly Winseed wakes up in a hospital room, her memory compromised and a new identity imposed on her, a team of government agents wastes no time stating their objective. With intent to infiltrate and defeat the terrorist group ICON, the agents tell Holly that she is now a Provisional Replica and has one week to hunt down and kill her Original for the murder of her husband, Jonathan. If she succeeds, she’ll assume her Original’s place in society. If she fails, her life will end. Holly’s progress is monitored by an assigned contact that feeds her information as she confronts the blank, robotic world around her, discovering that others view life through the theme of their own choosing. With her newly implanted combat and deduction skills, Holly fends off both attacks by terrorists and doubts about her own trustworthiness as clues lead her to her Original—and to the truth about Jonathan. In the end, one body remains and one walks away. Although questions persist, one thing is certain: Life will never be the same.
KING OF THE DEAD: A ZOMBIE ROMANCE (KINGDOM OF THE DEAD BOOK ONE) by Ryana Hunter
VS Note: From MARCH 27.
Almost a decade after the fall of man, the undead rule the world, and somehow Renee is still alive. Only a teenager when the apocalypse started, she watched everyone around her die. What she doesn’t realize is to the king of the dead she’s a ghost from the past. So, when his horde takes the city and he sees her, Zane doesn’t hesitate to seek her out. Without knowing it, she is the reason he became the monster he is. Given a second chance, he makes her his own. He’s devastated when she doesn’t remember him, but he can’t let her go, not this time. Zane will stop at nothing to make her his queen. She had given up when Zane found her, but she’s furious he forced her to become his prisoner. When Renee learns the key that might save humanity and destroy the zombies, it breathes a new purpose into her existence. However, to understand the secrets of the king of the dead, she has to get close to him. They discover they are bound by more than circumstance, that life and death may not be what they believe, and they can be reborn through love. Together they can create the Kingdom of the Dead. AmazonKU
NO SHELTER BUT THE STARS by Virginia Black
VS Note: FF SFR Space opera.
Kyran Loyal is the last heir to the lost throne of a forgotten planet, the figurehead of a nomadic people fleeing the galactic tyranny of a brutal regime. Davia Sifane is the unrecognized daughter of an imperial despot. When happenstance pits them against each other in battle, neither expects the outcome: they are the only two people to survive. Marooned on a barren moon, their only hope of survival is to rely on each other, but what they learn will either kill them or change the galaxy forever. “The stakes couldn’t be higher in this vivid, gripping tale of survival featuring two powerful women, implacable enemies, marooned in a lethal environment with the fate of worlds hanging in the balance.”
A MONSTER’S LIGHT (KADRIXAN MATES BOOK FIVE) by Lynnea Lee
Two years ago, my best friend vanished without a trace, and I’ve been looking for her ever since. The terrifying alien warrior before me holds the key to finding her, but I’ll have to give up everything I’ve ever known to help him break out of a high-security prison. And there’s a catch. It’s spring, and everyone knows the fearsome alien warriors turn into mindless beasts when their rutting season hits.
As we make our daring escape through the wilds of Vokira, dodging every murder bot and robohound our enemies throw our way, I start seeing the brave and hyper-protective Kadrixan in a very different light. It’s too late by the time I realize the biggest danger isn’t to my body but to my heart. What will happen to us when the rut is over? Will Gnnar return to looking for his fated mate and leave me forever? And will we even make it back to his stronghold alive? AmazonKU
***********************BRIEF BREAK BEFORE THE FANTASY/PNR BOOKS!**************************************
VS: This week BREAKING THE ALIEN LOVE CURSE is at the bottom of my sales rankings on Amazon so it’s my backlist feature today! He was my first MMC with a tail…
BREAKING THE ALIEN LOVE CURSE by Veronica Scott
Amellia Taneek loved her job as the office manager for a group of Sectors agents from various organizations, all based out of her central location. She enjoyed the challenges of handling administrative details for them and the excitement of constantly meeting new offworlders. She was especially intrigued by Hagan Raljarr, seven feet of green, scaled, muscular SCIA agent, and more than a little curious about his tail. Hey, she was a healthy unmarried, unattached female and there was no rule against dating a co-worker. But so far he’d shown confusing signs of reciprocating her interest. Hagan was an honorable warrior and before he could pursue his definite interest in Amellia, who might even be his fated mate, he had to clear up one little detail – the engagement contract he’d been entered into as a child with a female from his own planet. They barely knew each other and she was highly ambitious. Surely in this modern day and age she’d be happy for him to sever the contract and set her free, right? Leaving him in the perfect position to begin courting the lovely human. But the jilted fiancée sends a mysterious box across the galaxy to him and when he unwisely opens it, a powerful love curse is activated, striking both him and Amellia. They’ll die at dawn if the curse isn’t broken. With help from Amellia’s aunt, who is said to have magic powers, the pair set out on a desperate quest for three special ingredients needed to break the spell. Over the course of a very long night, will Hagan and Amellia find their way to a relationship, break the curse in time and survive? Is such a thing even possible? This 23K word novella first appeared in the Supra Vellum Anthology, which is no longer available. No new material has been added.
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WRANGLING THE ORC COWBOY (BRIDES OF LONESOME CREEK ORCS BOOK ONE) by Ava Ross
Gracie: Escaping my old life as a reality TV star was supposed to be my fresh start, not a one-way ticket to the Wild West and romance with an orc cowboy. But when I take a job at Lonesome Creek, a Western-themed orc tourist destination needing social media help, I’m hit with a whole new kind of challenge. Between attacking pink ostrich-chickens, bucking sorhoxes, and one sweet, brooding orc who makes the best muffins and kisses me until I see stars, I’m starting to wonder if maybe I’ve found something worth fighting for. But if I can’t spin this new business and my feelings for Tark into something real, I could lose everything I’ve worked hard to rebuild. Including my heart. Tark: Gracie is my mate. I knew it the instant we touched. Her smile draws me in deeper than the caves of the orc kingdom, and she’s amazing with social media. But she’s human, and they don’t fall in love as fast as orcs. Despite fumbling with my words and tripping over my own feet, I’m determined to show her that she’s the missing piece in my heart and the only person I want to share my future with. But she won’t be at Lonesome Creek forever. If I can’t prove I’m worth loving, she’ll leave when the job is over, and I’ll be left as lonely as the stark land around me. AmazonKU
THE ORC’S RAGE: A DARK ROMANCE by Lyonne Riley
Cedar is not just a peasant, but a peasant’s servant, sold by her parents in exchange for a cow. When orcs arrive in her village, she is not heartbroken to see them murder her vicious master. But when she’s caught fleeing, the leader of the orcs, a foul and scarred beast, decides to take her as his own. Lord Kargorr’s only mission is to destroy humankind. Since the ice melted and the grrosek returned to this plane, he is intent on reclaiming his kin’s land. Taking a human concubine is the beginning of his plan to sow an army of half-orcs—but he doesn’t expect how much this one human would challenge him. Soon, she might become more than just a concubine. But will Cedar ever truly submit, even when she’s carrying his orcling? Or will Lord Kargorr be the one to bow down when he realizes who she truly is to him?
TEMPTED: A VAMPIRE VIXEN NOVEL (AMETHYST DAGGER MAFIA BOOK TWO) by Eliza Lockhart
The vampire hunter academy has changed. But so have I. Leandro changed everything. A vampire true-blood who opened my eyes to what it’s truly like in the vampire world. Second in command to a mafia clan, he lurks in the shadows while I am tasked with killing lesser vampires who cause a fuss. The academy doesn’t know of the relationship I had with him, nor that we’ve kept in contact, but it’s only a matter of time before they start asking questions. Questions about us. Do I even know what we are? I know I’m attracted to Leandro in a way I’ve never been to anyone. He’s powerful, hot, and he knows exactly what he wants. Me. One of the most powerful vampires in the mafia world wants me. But is that enough to tempt me to leave the only life I’ve ever known and dive into the shadows with him? AmazonKU
WILTING WATERS (ENCHANTED WATERS MYSTERY BOOK 10) by Jenna St James
It’s time for the Beltane Festival, and excitement is in full bloom across the Bermuda Triangle. PADA detective Isla Ceartas is especially looking forward to the masquerade ball—until a dead body crashes the party, landing in the middle of the dance floor. With the help of Jace and Glo, Isla trades in her masquerade mask for her detective’s hat, and the group starts interviewing suspects–not all that hard since Isla saw the victim in many heated discussions throughout the day. Can Isla, Jace, and Glo discover who the killer is? Or will the truth wilt away and the killer bloom in the chaos? AmazonKU
AS THE SHIFTER WORLD TURNS: MM MPREG SHIFTER ROMANCE by Lorelai M Hart and Colbie Dunbar
Drama? In a house shared by 20-something-year-old shifters? Probably. Add in some male pregnancy, a whole lot of MM lovin’, and a mix of unicorns, wolves, bears, and more? Then definitely. Oh, and throwing in some hawt, hawt, hawt heats and true love… As The Shifter World Turns runs past drama all the way to a soap opera, only way more gay. As the Shifter World Turns was a two plus year reader favorite serialized soap opera featuring a house full of roommates finding love, dealing with jobs, cheating exes, unexpected pregnancies, work woes, and all the ups and downs that come with adulting, no unlocking needed. If you love the sweet with heat romances of Lorelei M Hart and Colbie Dunbar and live for soap operas and serialized story-telling, download your copy today! AmazonKU
LOVE OF DRAGONS (DRAGON TALES BOOK 10) by Aja James
It has been thirty years since Benjamin D’Angelo Awakened as an immortal dragon, since he lost his Destined Mate across time and space for the third incarnation. But he never lost hope. He knew, even at the end, that he would find her again. And thus began the most crucial quest of his existence. Unbeknownst to Ben and his fated love, they’ve crossed paths at least twice in these thirty years. Each time, the ephemeral interaction breathed new hope in their yearning hearts. Now, finally, archeologist Elizabeth Winters will meet her match and come face to face with the man who has always haunted her dreams. Yet, evil never rests. There’s a new threat to Ben’s family and friends, their reach extensive throughout the human and Immortal worlds. Together, Ben and Lizzy must find and keep safe nine dragon eggs that have long since been buried and forgotten before they fall into the wrong hands. AmazonKU
BUILT BY MAGIC (FALLING FOR FABLES) by Jenna Wolfhart
When expert archer Frida decides to join the family Assassin’s Guild, she’s given an induction task. She’s to track down an orc named Rune and steal his dragon. And if she brings the guild his head, even better. But when she finds Rune, there’s no dragon. Only a grumpy orc, hidden in the forest and building homes for the folk of the nearby villages. Frida realizes he must be hiding the dragon somewhere else. She conjures up a plan. She’ll worm her way into his life, pretend to be a friendly new arrival to his island, and get him to trust her enough to spill his secrets. Within a few weeks, she’ll have that dragon. But as she and Rune grow closer, unexpected desires storm between them. Frida starts to question her future—and her past. And as the days turn to weeks, she must decide if she can complete her quest and fully give her heart to the guild. Because it might just belong to someone else. AmazonKU
DEAD END (CROSSROADS QUEEN BOOK NINE) by Annabel Chase
Lorelei never believed she would have a place to call home. She’d grown accustomed to hiding, to putting up walls and avoiding interaction with the world around her. Until Fairhaven. Lorelei has grown to love the small town with its multirealm crossroads and the residents who welcomed her with open arms, as well as those who were slow to warm up. She’s fallen in love with a demon prince, and befriended ghosts, a cursed vampire, the werewolf pack, and the Assassins Guild. She’s overcome her grudge against witches, and brought the local police into the fold. Now those residents are under threat, and Lorelei is the only one who can save them. But first she has to save herself. The stakes have never been higher. If she fails, she’ll have played a pivotal role in destroying the very place she swore to protect. Good thing Lorelei is no stranger to sacrifice. Whatever the price, she’s ready and willing to pay it. AmazonKU
THE GENTLEMAN AND HIS VOWSMITH by Rebecca Ide
VS Note: MM Fantasy.
Lord Nicholas Monterris is trapped. The only heir to a declining dukedom, Nic is destined for a marriage of convenience. What he doesn’t expect is for his bride to be Lady Leaf Serral, daughter of his father’s hated rival. Tradition dictates the families are confined together while the marriage contract is crafted, which should be the worst part. Until Nic learns the Serrals’ head negotiator is master vowsmith Dashiell sa Vare—beautiful, perfect Dashiell sa Vare—an old flame he has neither forgiven nor forgotten. Nic’s only defense is false smiles and too much wine. When a dead body turns up, tension within the castle thickens. The first death is brushed off as an unfortunate accident, but a second reveals something sinister is unfolding at Monterris Court. As accusations fly and long-buried secrets surface, Nic must work with his former lover and his future bride to uncover a devious mastermind before they claim another victim.
NIGHTMARES AND NUMEROLOGY (OCCULT ODDITIES) (HAVEN HOLLOW BOOK 43) by J R Rain and H P Mallory
When love burns this hot, even demons fear the flames…I thought getting through my ongoing messy divorce was hard enough. Then, a magical accident left me sharing my body with Indigo—a witch with a dark past and even darker enemies. Since then, my life has been anything but ordinary. I’m currently living in Haven Hollow, running an occult bookshop, dodging my petty ex-husband, and trying desperately not to fall for Angelo, the devastatingly handsome incubus who’s become my unlikely protector. But soon, I find myself caught in a dangerous game of magical cat-and-mouse with a shadowy entity. With my soon-to-be ex-husband unwittingly caught in the crossfire, I have to master my newfound abilities, and I hope I can come out of this alive. Because in Haven Hollow, the line between nightmares and reality is razor-thin, and some flames burn hot enough to consume even the darkest souls. AmazonKU
SONG OF THE DRAGON RIDER (DRAGON’S BALLAD BOOK TWO) by Karina Espinosa
My life’s taken a dive straight into an episode of “Game of Thrones”—minus the cool graphics. Here I am, Cat, Hollywood stunt double turned unwilling guest in Damien Drakonar’s dragon-infested soap opera. Yep, that Damien—the hot, broody dragon shifter prince who’s as infuriating as he is mysterious. And guess what? He’s decided to keep me around because of some cosmic joke involving twin flame marks. Apparently, we’re destined to be together—talk about a plot twist! As I try to wrap my head around our supposed bond, this little secret of ours doesn’t stay quiet for long. We’ve got a traitor in our midst, causing more trouble than a season finale of your favorite reality TV series. Now, every step I take in Damien’s world draws me closer to him. My heart, that traitorous little thing, seems to forget I’m more into Netflix and chill than fire and brimstone. Caught between a return ticket to my comfy old life and the fiery gaze of a man who’s equal parts danger and allure, I’ve got decisions to make. With alliances shifting like sand beneath my feet, it’s hard to tell friends from enemies. Will I ever zip back to my world, or will Damien’s world—with its dark charm and hidden threats—become my new norm? As we face the ultimate showdown, I have to wonder: Can love truly conquer all, or am I just playing a part in a story that might not get a sequel? AmazonKU
SCALES AND SEDUCRION: MONSTER MATCH BOOK ONE by Leona Wilde
All I wanted was to get my phone fixed. Still, when the owner offered me a deal to download his weird dating app for a steep discount on my repair.. I figured, why not? What’s the worst that could happen? Well…turns out, everything. The app is a portal to a whole other world, one that’s crawling with monsters. And when I swiped right on Gideon, the hottest, most delicious snake-man I’ve ever seen (seriously, he could coil me up any day), my entire reality changed. One second, I’m in my apartment. Next, I’m sitting in the middle of the Vale, a hidden town filled with fangs, fins and my incredibly dominant Naga mate. Oh, and did I mention he’s a prince? And engaged? Yeah…that’s super fun. I should be running for the hills, but there’s something about Gideon that makes me want to stay—but that comes at a price. An ancient curse has kept the monster realm and the human realm apart for centuries. Now, the town is under attack, corpses are crawling out of the ground and all signs point to a secret that could change everything. Gideon and I will have to unravel the mystery before it’s too late. If we fail, the monsters won’t be the ones in danger. I will be. Monsters and my true love.. I never saw that coming. I should have really just gone to the Snapple store. AmazonKU
SOS HOTEL: ICY RECEPTION by Adam Vex
VS note: MM Fantasy
What happens when you throw a whole bunch of Lost Ones in a posh hotel, sprinkle in some grown humans who like to play dress-up, add a twist of sinister vibes, a quirky treasure hunt, a spooky riddle, and some yummy sandwiches? Wait. You don’t know? F*ck, me neither. I guess we’re gonna find out. Some folks will probably get unalived—not our fault. Adam will want to help, because he’s nice like that. And Fancy Fangs is gonna sleep through it—or get his fine ass kidnapped. Because he’s ancient and mostly useless. Anyway, if folks are dying, why we gotta be heroes? It’s not like we’re famous for saving people. Oh wait… f*ck. Then there’s the whole magic snowstorm that rolls in, and now we’re stuck with Mr. Creepy Concierge, cameras in inappropriate places, and have I mentioned the axe murderer? Just another day on the road… But so we’re all clear, we’re definitely not on the run. AmazonKU
THE WITCH’S FIXER UPPER (FORTY, FIRED AND FIGHTING DEMONS BOOK TWO) by Brenda Trim
Fixing up an old Victorian seemed like a great fresh start. Sure, the house turned out to be sentient and came with a snarky talking cat who claims I’m his familiar (that’s still up for debate). But hey, at least the grumpy half-demon electrician who thinks my magical skills are a disaster waiting to happen is nice to look at…Lucky us! The demon lord Asmodeus decided to corrupt our town’s magical foundations and unleash his minions. Now I’ve got Shakespeare-quoting imps redecorating local businesses, my grandmother discovering an unhealthy love of magical explosives, and a prophecy claiming I’m the Chosen One. You know, because being a former corporate witch wasn’t complicated enough. With the help of my best friend, an opinionated house, and one shockingly hot electrician, I have to figure out how to stop Asmodeus from turning our quaint coastal town into Hell’s newest suburb. No pressure or anything. But just when I thought banishing a demon lord would be my biggest problem, we accidentally wake up something the founding families sealed away centuries ago. And this ancient horror? It’s got secrets that could tear Saltcliff apart. At least the housing market can’t get any worse. Right? AmazonKU
MAGIC IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS (SUPERNATURAL MIDLIFE MYSTIQUE) (SHROUDED NATION BOOK 28) by Brenda Trim and Tia Didmon
As more and more members of the magical community fall prey to the power of the dark artifact, my friends and I scramble to hunt down the warlock who stole it. But the answers we seek are connected to my past. When our new foe kills a warlock and steals his power, my friends and I go on the offensive. But we are in for the fight of our lives and find the bonds of the Sacred Sisterhood stretched to their limits. Can we defeat our new foe before he unleashes the ultimate power, or are we one loss away from oblivion? AmazonKU
FATED GODDESS: RUTHLESS ROYALS BOOK TWO by C M Hano
After the death of her lover, defeat of her armies, and surrender to the tyrannical fae king’s daughter, Queen Peech must now embrace her new role as the goddess of all fae. During her quest to restore peace, she learns that she must make a deadly sacrifice in order for balance to be restored. With newfound love and power, will she be able to finally bring balance back to realms of Klanstia and Iticha? Or will her decision leave devastation across the realms? AmazonKU
THE VAMPIRE’S WEREWOLF BODYGUARD by Tavia Lark
VS Note: MM PNR.
Adapted from a novella originally published as The Vampire’s Werewolf Bodyguard by Liv Rider. Simon doesn’t want protection. Especially not from a werewolf. Too bad the reclusive vampire doesn’t have a choice. Simon barely survived an assassin’s strike, and he isn’t safe yet. The attack left him weak and vulnerable, which is why his meddling sire hires him a bodyguard. A big, burly werewolf bodyguard. Cody’s instincts make him a formidable guard—if he can control his wolf. Living without a pack or mate makes him unstable. Dangerous. After accidentally shifting on his previous assignment, he has one chance to prove himself: Protecting a bratty vampire who does not want his protection. Keeping things professional is Cody’s only hope. Simon may have four centuries’ worth of defensive habits, but Cody can handle difficult clients. Except as Cody digs up the hurt behind Simon’s prickly exterior, and Simon starts to enjoy being cared for…Staying professional might be impossible. Just like controlling Cody’s wolf. AmazonKU
CALL OF THE FATHOMS (DEEP WATERS BOOK FOUR) by Emma Hamm
The City of Tau has long been a secret. Until now. As a genetic experiment and personal guard to one of the Originals, Alexia has always known her purpose. Keep her Original safe. Ensure the city of Tau remains hidden amongst the depths of the ocean. And destroy any and all undine who try to make those jobs difficult. Fortis has always known he was going to die early. His wife had seen a prophecy of his death in great detail, so he knew the exact moment he would expire. Which meant he wasn’t afraid. Fate could not be changed, not even by the warrior woman who captures his attention. After all, he knows the hour and circumstances of his death. He lures her into hunting him, but he did not expect to enjoy their battles as much as he did. This woman has much to learn. If he had more time, perhaps he would make a good teacher for her. But he needs to convince this warrior to help them, even though she hates his kind. The longer they are together, the more they both realize that there is not so much different between their species after all. And when Alexia discovers there is a great deception in her own city, she realizes perhaps it would not be so difficult to help the undine after all. Or… to even fall in love. AmazonKU
BITTEN WITH ECSTASY by Alex Perez
Clarissa is burnt out. Her job as a bartender in the small town of Blarksonville is just another dead end, and her true dreams lie in becoming a veterinarian and caring for animals. When her day goes from bad to worse, she finds her entire life thrown upside down when she meets Conrad, a charming vampire with a curse and a mansion full of adorable monsters. Will Clarissa be able to resist temptation? AmazonKU
FATED WOLF’S REDEMPTION (CASCADE WOLF CHRONICLES BOOK TWO) by Delta James
He’s the enemy I can’t resist. I’m the chaos he can’t control. I’m Sophia McKenna, Windrider by blood, wild by choice. We don’t settle. We don’t belong. And we sure as hell don’t fall for possessive, snarky wolves with golden eyes and infuriating growls. But Lucas Stone is a problem I can’t outrun. One kiss, and I knew our bond isn’t just fate. It’s fire. He says I’m a disruption. I say he’s in my way. We’re standing on opposite sides of a looming war. The Crimson Claw is mutating. Wolves are vanishing. And the land itself is crying out for help. We have no choice but to work together. The longer we fight the pull between us, the hotter it burns. And when we finally give in? The mountain might not survive the fallout. I didn’t come here to fall in love. I came to stop whatever’s poisoning the land. But Lucas makes it hard to remember where the mission ends… and where we begin. AmazonKU
DEMON (MYSTIC GUARDIANS BOOK THREE) by Rinda Elliott
VS Note: MM PNR.
Demon Callan Ambrose wants a soulmate more than anything but is sure he’ll never find his. One of his brothers is mated and soulmates are rare, so the odds are against him. Then he takes a job protecting Lonnie Russell, a creative writing professor who is quirky, and sweet, and just…perfect. But someone is terrorizing Lonnie with threatening notes. Lonnie has always been able to see the preternaturals in the world and he’s always been fascinated with them. Especially demons. He even has an entire room dedicated to them. So he’s thrilled when his new bodyguard turns out to be one. Callan is big and gruff, his grumpy exterior a mask for someone who’s really a cuddle monster. And the gifts? He sure would like to know what that’s all about. What started out as vague threats quickly escalates and when they realize what they’re up against, Callan is determined to keep his newfound treasure safe. AmazonKU
MYTH AND MUSES (FAE WILD SERIES BOOK 11) by W J May
Who knew chasing immortality would be so hard? To keep her human friend from being turned by her overzealous vampire mate, Phaedra has to find an artifact that grants its owner eternity. But her former partner turned leech insists on inserting himself into the search, and he’s got a surprise for her: She’s his mate. There’s no way this Fae warrior is tying herself to a vamp forever, but escaping him is as easy is flying on broken wings. And that’s not the only shock she’s in for. A leech for a mate is bad enough, but a vampire sibling… Fangs don’t belong in her family, right?
THE ALPHA’S ENVY (SHIFTERS OF GREY RIDGE) by Reece Barden
Fate has a funny way of complicating things. Marie thought her future was clear – mate the next Alpha of the Reynold’s pack. But when she locks eyes with Jonathan Jones, her world tilts on its axis – she’s found her true fated mate. There’s just one problem: her boyfriend isn’t willing to let go. Consumed by possessive fury, he refuses to accept defeat. Ignoring Jonathan’s warnings, he spirals into obsession, convinced Marie belongs to him. And when he takes things too far in a dangerous attempt to claim her as his own, a vicious feud ignites between the Jones and Reynold’s packs – one that will echo through generations.
MY CHOSEN ALPHA (THEIR ALPHA MATES BOOK ONE) by Rianne Burnett
A year ago, a mysterious howl turned several men into werewolves. Soon, it was revealed that finding their mates was the only way to reveal their human side again. While some people were curious, Aria was scared. Still, her best friend convinces her to join her on the first tour of the new werewolf community. After all, the werewolves would be busy with their first matching ceremony. Then the unthinkable happens. A werewolf slams into her tour bus – ready to claim Aria as his fated mate. She’s terrified but can’t deny how drawn she is to the monster that towers over her. Absurdly, she finds herself agreeing to spend a week with David to see what happens. Even after their union proves they should be together, Aria has doubts. If David is her mate, why can’t her head and heart get on the same page? AmazonKU
FEY SOVEREIGNTY: GAY DARK ROMANTASY (FEY LORDS BOOK FOUR) by S Rodman
I’m undercover as the pet of a fey prince. The fey have conquered Earth. Getting rid of them is impossible, but putting someone on their throne who is more amenable, is not. Prince Llywelyn Y Mabinogi is very keen on overthrowing his brother, and very welcoming of human help. He is vain, arrogant, obnoxious. Not too bright. In short, he is the perfect candidate. So here I am, in the midst of the fey court. Pretending to be his pet so I can see all, hear all. Learn all. But I’m learning things I never expected. Such as Llywelyn being not at all what he seems. I’ve never met someone so lonely. So touch-starved. So needy. He has terrible screaming nightmares about someone called Iestyn. So many secrets I need to uncover. But some things are becoming clear. Years as a Special Agent haven’t totally frozen my heart. And being a prince doesn’t save you. AmazonKU
ANOTHER FINE MESS: A NOVEL (BLESS YOUR HEART BOOK TWO) by Lindy Ryan
For over a hundred years, the Evans women have kept the undead in their strange southeast Texas town from rising. But sometimes the dead rise too quick–and that’s what left Lenore Evans, and her granddaughter Luna, burying Luna’s mother, Grace, and Lenore’s mother, Ducey. Now the only two women left in the Evans family, Luna and Lenore are left rudderless in the wake of the most Godawful Mess to date. But when the full moon finds another victim, it’s clear their trouble is far from over. Now Lenore, Luna, and the new sheriff—their biggest ally—must dig deep down into family lore to uncover what threatens everything they love most. The body count ticks up, the most unexpected dead will rise–forcing Lenore and Luna to face the possibility that the undead aren’t the only monsters preying on their small town.
THE ASHFIRE KING (THE SANDSEA TRILOGY BOOK TWO) by Chelsea Abdullah
After fleeing a patricidal prince, legendary merchant Loulie al-Nazari and banished prince Mazen bin Malik find themselves in the realm of jinn. But instead of sanctuary, they find a world on the cusp of collapse. The jinn cities, long sheltered beneath the Sandsea by the magic of its kings, are sinking. Amid the turmoil, political alliances are forming, and rebellion is on the rise. When Loulie assists a dissenter—one of her bodyguard’s old comrades—she puts herself in the center of a centuries-old war. Trapped in a world that isn’t her own and wielding magic that belongs to a fallen king, Loulie must decide: Will she carry on someone else’s legacy or carve out her own?
HELLIONS: STORIES by Julia Elliott
From the acclaimed author of The Wilds comes an electric story collection that blends folklore, fairy tales, Southern Gothic, and horror, reveling in the collision of the familiar with the wildly surreal.
In a plague-stricken medieval convent, a nun works on a forbidden mystic manuscript, pining for Christ’s love. During a long, muggy July in rural South Carolina, an adolescent girl finds unexpected power as her family obsesses over the horror film The Exorcist. On the outskirts of a Southern college town, a young woman resists the tyranny of a shape-shifting older professor as she develops her own sorceress skills. And at a feminist art colony in the North Carolina mountains, a group of mothers contends with the supernatural talents their children have picked up from a pair of mysterious orphans who live in the woods. With exuberance, ferocity, and astounding imagination, Julia Elliott’s Hellions jumps from the occult to the comic, from the horrific to the wondrous, presenting earthbound characters who long for the otherworldly.
WHAT A CROC by Raiven Matthews
VS note: MM PNR.
Robert Cooper – Life in Sweet Alps was my chance to rebuild my life after I walked out of my unhappy marriage. I was getting to know my son again, spending time with my granddaughter, and just enjoying a peaceful life. Well, I was, until he walked in. The alpha who was far too sexy and way too young for this, um, mature omega. I was reeling from discovering I had a fated mate at my age and somehow ended up agreeing to one date with him just to prove we weren’t a good fit. Fate had other plans. My heat interrupted dinner and now, I’m expecting a baby with the croc alpha! Jackson Sobek –After losing my mate and becoming a single dad, I was going through the motions of my life. A new job in a new town was my chance to hit the reset button. Imagine my surprise when the sexy older omega at my son’s daycare turns out to be my fated mate! Now I just need to convince Robert that fate doesn’t make mistakes, and I think he’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen. Despite Robert’s protests, my croc and I know what we want, and we want him! What A Croc is an MM omegaverse, Mpreg book featuring an older gazelle omega, an adoring croc alpha, a cute kid, knotty heat, an unexpected pregnancy and a HEA. AmazonKU
THE RAVEN SCHOLAR (ETERNAL PATH TRILOGY BOOK ONE) by Antonia Hodgson
Let us fly now to the empire of Orrun, where after twenty-four years of peace, the reign of Bersun the Brusque has come to an end. In the dizzying heat of midsummer, seven exceptional warriors, thinkers, strategists compete to replace him. When one of them is murdered, it falls to Neema Kraa, the emperor’s brilliant, idiosyncratic High Scholar, to find the killer and fight for the throne. Neema believes she is alone. But we are here to help; all she has to do is let us in. If she succeeds, we will win an empire. If she fails, death awaits her. But we won’t let that happen. We are the Raven, and we are magnificent.
BLACK ANNIS YEAR (FAIR FOLK OF MULLARKEY BOOK ONE) by Kim McDougall
Elenna Kane gave her heart to Jamie, his farm, his needy rescue animals, and his rambling, impractical house. But after his death, she’s left struggling to hold onto a life that feels increasingly impossible. Just when she’s ready to walk away, the village of Mullarkey Mills wraps her in its quirky embrace. As the seasons change, an old plow horse teaches her to hold onto joy. A wind phone becomes her bridge to Jamie’s memory even as she cautiously explores the possibility of new love. And the whispering woods begin to reveal their hidden truths, drawing Elenna into a shocking mystery that will open her eyes to the dark splendor of the fae living right under her nose. AmazonKU
DARK REBELS (CHILDREN OF THE GODS PARANORMAL ROMANCE BOOK 94) by I T Lucas
After decades as a freedom fighter with nothing to lose, Kyra has finally found what’s worth living for—a daughter she can’t remember, a family who needs her protection, and a connection with Max. But her struggle is far from over. As she races to save what remains of her stolen past, the stakes have never been higher. With the truth finally within reach, will Kyra’s fortune bring triumph—or tragedy? AmazonKU
SUNSHINE AND THE VAMP (MOROZOV FAMILY BOOK ONE) by Bailey Grayson
VS Note: MM PNR. From MARCH 24.
I walked into a dark alley with the best of intentions and look where that got me. Drugged, kidnapped and thrown into a world I didn’t even know existed. Now I’m being held captive by a hot as sin vampire, whilst trying not to be killed by his wife and, oh yeah, he’s the leader of the Russian Mob and I’m suddenly a target. Go me. Safe to say, I’m not sure I’ll do anything for anyone ever again. AmazonKU
CLAIMED BY THE WEREWOLVES (LOVED BY THE MONSTER BOOK FOUR) by Shonna Preston
Addison Brown thought being forced to attend a team-building retreat in the woods with her coworkers would be the worst thing to happen to her this week, aside from her period. That was until she got attacked by a wolf during a moonlit walk around the resort’s lake. She fears for her safety when she wakes up and hears two men’s voices. As she attempts to flee, she is captured and taken to some sort of off-the-grid compound in the middle of the woods and thrown in a cell in a creepy shed. The hits keep coming for Addie when she finds out that the wolf who bit her was a werewolf, as she now is, and that female werewolves don’t get periods but rather go into heat each month. Riley Alexander and Bryce Jenkins, the alpha’s betas, are tasked with ensuring Addie doesn’t leave the compound before the full moon in a week. Riley and Bryce are mates who have been together for nearly half their lives. But as this female intrudes into their space, and gets friendly with Riley, Bryce can’t take it. With Addie’s approaching heat, will she be able to quell the suffering? Can Riley walk the tightrope of keeping his mate happy and being kind to Addie? Will Bryce be able to take it when his mate suggests that they be the ones to help Addie in her time of need? AmazonKU
ABSOLVED IN DEATH: BOOK FIVE, DANGEROUS LOVERS by M Bonnet
Dangerous Lovers is a dark PNR/monster why choose with MM series with spice, plot, and supernatural shenanigans. Absolved in Death is the Dangerous Lovers series finale. Please meet Diana and her men in book one, In Death We Part. This is a why choose romance, where everyone loves everyone and there’s no shortage of spicy times. Enjoy, and remember—thick thighs really do save lives. No one is hunted more than the predator. I fight this war with a target on my back, and a raging song of justice in my heart. For my family, my men, and millions of lives who depend on me. There will never be freedom—for the humans and paranormal worlds—until Red is defeated. Run. Hide while you can, Red. Because once I find you, you’ll regret the day you targeted me. You’ll beg for forgiveness. You will finally know what it means to be afraid. And I will destroy you. AmazonKU
BEG THE NIGHT (MYSTICS OF ASHORE BOOK ONE) by Emily Blackwood
Athena is an earthly. She wields no power, and though war rages across the lands, she lives a relatively normal life in isolation until she’s kidnapped by the Ministry and questioned for the magic they’re certain she possesses. As she struggles to grasp her new reality, she’s forced into a dungeon with dozens of mystics. Only to discover she’s the only female. True unleashing of power can only be obtained by the claiming—a mating ritual under the powerful blood moon. But Athena is in luck. Those mating must be willing, and she is certainly not willing to come within a foot of any of her options. Until she meets Sinner. Sinner is a tier three—the only three in the entire dungeon, making him the most dangerous and powerful of the men. He has very little interest in getting along with others and prefers to live his life alone. So it comes as a shock when he volunteers to complete the claiming with Athena. She’s his ticket out of that dungeon, and she knows it. The two struggle for the upper hand as Sinner tries to convince Athena to mate with him willingly. But Athena resists. She has a secret, and it’s one the Ministry would do anything to get their hands on. Can she keep her secret hidden long enough to survive? Or is Sinner the one person who will expose her for what she truly is—a monster? AmazonKU
THE SECOND RULER PART TWO (THE STARS AND GREEN MAGICS BOOK SEVEN) by Novae Caelum
VS Note: LGBTQ Fantasy.
Dressa married the love of her life, but she’s never felt more alone. Rhys’s whole life changed in a moment of distress, and now, for humanity’s sake, they must see it through. Eti has hated one family his whole life, and now he finds himself in the center of his nightmares. And Imorie, faced with the unraveling of the kingdom they were born to rule, has a choice: take the path laid out for them…or take their birthright for themself. The signs are everywhere—a crisis is coming, something humanity has never faced before. Something the Kidaa are desperate to warn them about. How far will the Truthspoken go to save their kingdom? NOTE: I was halfway through writing The Second Ruler when I realized it was going to be around 1000 pages or more. That’s a lot of story! So to get you the story sooner, I’m breaking this story arc into three books: The Second Ruler: Part One, The Second Ruler: Part Two, and The Second Ruler: Part Three. Each book is novel-length on its own, but is a part of the greater story arc.
THE GODS WE DEFY (ALL GODS MUST DIE BOOK TWO) by Soraya Cole
Of fire, of flames, born one that will favor, Of light and darkness, a powerful savor. Unravel before us in shadows of gray, Shards of glass that splinter, and a death to outweigh. Cloaked in shadows, covered in smoke, Carved in sin, a serpent awoke. A sea full of ice, a snow covered in red, A descent into ashes, a life bound by thread. A feast of glory, a fight to the end, A fouls errand, a feud to be mend. A clash of power and a curse undone. To rule and reign, two fates become one. A vow, a binding, a life that is owed, A path bound by death, is a destiny bestowed. AmazonKU
THE VAMPIRE’S CURSE: AT BLACKTHORN MANOR BOOK ONE by Jade Christy
Charlotte Marlowe has spent her career fighting the guilty. She’s not afraid of the darkness—until she inherits Blackthorn Manor. Hidden within its walls are more than just ghosts. A seductive yet cursed vampire with centuries of secrets. A power in her blood she never knew existed. And horrifying entities contained beneath the manor that are… waiting and wanting. Now, Charlotte must navigate a dangerous new world where witches, vampires, ghosts and ancient magic collide. But the greatest danger of all? The undeniable pull toward Adrian de Lanier, the vampire who might be her only ally… or her greatest threat. Some legacies are written in blood. Some love stories are destined to end in darkness. And some secrets should never be uncovered. AmazonKU AB
CLAIMED BY THE ALPHA WOLVES (THE OEMGA SELECTION BOOK ONE) by Lacey Carter Andersen
I came to The Selection against my will. I don’t want an alpha. Alphas cause pain. Alphas take what they want and they don’t give a darn about anyone else. The last thing I want is to have one claim me, and I’ll do whatever it takes to escape these games without one at my side. Which is exactly when I meet Ezra and Cayson. They make me laugh. Make me feel protected for the first time since the day my brother was murdered. Even make me wonder what life would be like with alphas claiming me as their own. Except, they’re not in the market for an omega. Which is okay, because I’m not in the market for alphas. Right? Unfortunately for me, a nightmare I never expected unfolds. The man who killed my brother is also at The Selection, and he has his sights set on me. As an omega, I’m at his mercy. Until Ezra and Cayson do the unthinkable, and everything changes. CLAIMED BY THE ALPHA WOLVES is a steamy paranormal reverse harem series with a gentle heroine and protective heroes. There will be a happy ending at the end of the trilogy. AmazonKU
HEXMATE: GAY SHIFTER PARANORML ACADEMY ROMANCE (WIDDERSHINS SUPERNATURALACADEMY BOOK ONE) by Blake R Wolfe
Atlas: Being a werewolf and the star of the wrestling team means my life is all about control—control on the mat, control under the full moon, and control over my emotions. I’ve spent years perfecting it. But then I met Caden, and all that control started to slip. He’s a witch without magic—or so everyone says—but there’s something about him that draws me in. He’s got this quiet intensity, a spark that feels more powerful than any spell I’ve ever seen. But in a place like Widdershins Academy, where bloodlines and magical purism rule, witches and werewolves are not supposed to mix. The rules are clear, and breaking them could cost me everything—my pack, my title, and even my future. Yet, every time Caden looks at me, every time he brushes against me, it feels like the world shifts, and suddenly, those rules don’t seem so unbreakable. I can feel his soul calling to mine and when I finally get up the nerve to kiss him, I know I won’t be able to stop. Caden: I’ve spent my whole life feeling like a failure. Born into a legacy of pureblood witches, I should have been powerful, but my magic never came. In a world where worth is measured by power, I’ve always been on the outside, trying to blend in and failing miserably. And then there’s Atlas. He’s everything I’m not…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
THE HITMAN AND THE PSYCHIC by Jocelyn Drake and Colleen Helme
Who would have thought a hitman needed a psychic like me for a bodyguard? Too bad he’s so smokin’ hot that I can’t concentrate, and all my visions involve kissing those amazing lips. A hitman should be safe from death when he’s the one doing the hunting, but for Stone, everything changes when he becomes the target. He’s not a stranger to enemies, but most people know better than to cross him. His boss, Quentin Vanetti, decides Stone needs help to stay alive long enough to find the assassin, so he enlists Serenity Jones. The only problem? She’s a psychic. Stone thinks Vanetti’s lost his mind, but when Serenity proves she’s the real deal, Stone has to play along. Now, he’s stuck with her, and it’s not just the danger of getting killed that’s keeping him awake at night… it’s falling for the psychic that he can’t stop thinking about. As the assassin closes in, will Serenity’s psychic powers be enough to save him? But more than that…who will save him from her? AmazonKU
I DREAM OF DRAGONS by Ashlyn Chase
THE HEAT IS ON – When Rory Arish and his two fiery dragon sisters are driven out of their ancestral Irish home. It seems their luck has run out-until they arrive in Boston and find a paranormal-friendly apartment building. Finally, Rory has a place to call home. There’s only one problem: Rory’s new lair has simultaneously been rented to an infuriating woman who is as stubborn as she is beautiful and will not leave ‘her’ apartment matter how steamed he may be…AND SPARKS FLY – Amber McNally is a down-on-her-luck flight attendant. She needs this apartment, and not even a fire-breathing dragon with his Irish charm and scorching good looks is going to scare her away. Holing up in their respective corners, a battle of wills ensues. Who will be the first to blink and leave, or give in to their off-the-charts chemistry? Could they make this unorthodox living arrangement work without killing each other? AmazonKU
GIFT FROM THE SOURCE (SOURCE OF ELEMENTRA BOOK FIVE) by Willa Rae
Time is ticking. The end is coming. And I’m not sure if I’ll survive what’s waiting on the other side. I’ve endured things I never deserved to, uncovered truths that’ve set me free, and with the help of my Nexus, my family, I’ve built myself up from the woman I used to be to the Primary I’m becoming. Everything’s coming full circle—every choice, every sacrifice, and every secret. It’s all starting to make sense. The answers we’ve searched for all this time…They’re closer than ever, hidden within the few pages left to bind together. But what happens when our book is finally complete? Even Elementra isn’t exactly sure how our story ends. AmazonKU
THE SOULBOND AND HER BELOVED (BEASTS OF WRATH AND MADNESS BOOK FOUR) by Kiss Leilani
This CANNOT be read as a standalone, as it is a direct continuation of Book 3: ‘The Princess and her Grand King.’ I am home, yet it does not feel like home. The chains on my wrists and ankles are gone, but those around my heart tighten. Is the world truly black and white, or is it just my vision failing? Does all food turn to ash, or is it merely my mouth forgetting how to taste? When the crows call and the moon hangs heavy, does everyone else drown their sorrow in pillows, or am I the only one? Urai is hell. A kingdom of devils. Yet hell is my heaven. My dark devil—through these falling eyes—is my angel. I breathe, but I do not exist. I exist, but I do not live. Send me back to hell. AmazonKU
A WINDING WAVE OF MAGIC by Nicole French
Cassandra Whelan never expected her mate to be a brooding, one-hundred-and-twelve-year-old fae with too many secrets and a jawline that could cut glass. You wouldn’t either if you were a wallflower student better with books than small talk. But life changes fast when the universe decides you’re special. Enter Jonathan Lynch: Immortal sorcerer. Savage shifter. Reluctant babysitter. Protecting the naive young witch during her magical training is the last thing he’d rather do. Especially since he’s not prepared for the way she unsettles him—or the violent possessiveness she awakens. Dangerous doesn’t begin to cover it. Especially when he never should have been the one fate chose for her. Falling for each other is the worst possible idea. She’s juggling a haunted inheritance, a seat on a powerful magical council, and a centuries-old secret any fae would kill to uncover. He’s hiding too many of his own. And some secrets? They don’t just change destinies. They torch worlds. Magic. Murder. A bond written in the stars—and cursed by the gods. Welcome to Cassandra’s new life. Try not to die. AmazonKU
HEART OF THE REBEL MATE (WOLF BILLIONAIRE BOOK FIVE) by Gertty Rudraw
Her blueprints were meant to bridge two worlds. The Werewolf Council had other plans—her name was already slashed in red ink in their archives. He was their enforcer, all polished suits and hidden claws, tracking every line she drew while letting her dance on the edge of forbidden ideas. He had spent his life upholding the Council’s order—until her. The stubborn woman who thought a single building could mend the rift between wolves and humans. He got close to extinguish that reckless dream. Instead, he found himself distracted—by the mess of her hair after sleepless nights sketching, by the fire in her eyes when she spoke of equality. Then the order came: “Erase her. Make it clean.”
For the first time, he was ready to betray everything he was. The only question was—who would he betray? AmazonKU
DRAGON MARKED: A DRAGON KINGS NOVEL by Donna Grant
I would sell my dragon soul to possess her…From the moment I saw her, she held me enthralled. It was more than her beauty. It was in the very way she looked at the world. The way she looked at me.
She saw me as no one ever had. The scars I tried to bury, the wounds no one else knew about. She saw the worst parts of me—and she didn’t look away. Together we pursue a shared nemesis. While a terrifying foe stalks us at every turn. Whatever enemy dares to get close, I will slay. Whatever path she walks, I will be beside her. For I am hers. Utterly. Completely. She’s my greatest temptation. The other half of my soul. My mate.
NOCTURNE by Karina Halle
In 1940s Los Angeles, the murder of Lena Reid’s closest friend, Elizabeth Short, known as the Black Dahlia, shocks the city and leaves whispers of a serial killer stalking the shadows. Drawn to danger and desperate for answers, Lena crosses paths with Victor Callahan, an ex-boxer turned private detective with a tormented soul and haunted past. Their connection is fiery, obsessive and depraved, but as the investigation deepens, Lena discovers a darker threat lurking beneath Callahan’s carefully controlled exterior. The blackouts he can’t explain. The nights he can’t remember. The blood on his hands. With each passing night, something primal awakens within him—a heritage concealed since birth. Callahan is hunting a killer while unaware that vampire blood runs in his veins, transforming him into something both powerful and dangerous. As they uncover the terrifying truth behind Elizabeth’s murder, Lena and Callahan are thrust into a twisted game of love, lust, and violence. In a city where monsters wear human faces, they have no choice but to confront the predators stalking them—and the ones lurking within. AmazonKU
A ROYAL’S SOUL (SOUL MATCHED SERIES BOOK THREE) by J K Jeffrey
When rare magic awakens in Percy Flores, everything changes. Once overlooked, the half-witch is now at the centre of a conflict that could unravel the balance of power across the kingdom. To protect her, Selene Borealis—vampire princess and heir to the throne—is forced to act. Bound by a soul match she never wanted, Selene will go to any lengths to keep Percy alive… even if it means abandoning everything she knows. As danger closes in and rebellion rises, Percy finds herself caught between the brutal politics of the Houses, the legacy of her vanished coven, and the darkly magnetic woman who owns her heart—as much as she breaks it. But some truths can’t stay buried. And when secrets bleed into the open, both women must choose between survival and surrender, loyalty and love. AmazonKU
FORGIVING LEVI (WINTERMOON TALES BOOK ONE) by Tessa Stone
Levi – As the Alpha of my pack, I never expected to lose control when I found my fated mate. But one whiff of Nia’s scent and my world tilted on its axis. I claimed her against her will, stealing her choices and her future. Now I’ll do anything to earn back her trust and her heart. Even if it means breaking the rules of my kind. She’s everything I never knew I needed, and I won’t let anyone or anything come between us again. Nia – When the sexy and intimidating Levi claimed me as his fated mate, he took away my freedom and ripped me from my dying grandmother’s side. At first all I felt was hatred toward the shifter who turned my world upside down. But as time passes, Levi shows me kindness and patience I never expected. If I open myself to him, will I finally find the happiness that’s eluded me for so long? Or will the demons from my past destroy what we’re trying so hard to build? AmazonKU
A TASTE FOR LIES: THE APEX KINGDOM BOOK ONE by LC Whitehouse
The best lies are mostly true. Alora knows the Guild’s Ten Rules of Spy Craft and Thieving better than anyone. But none of them prepare her for being caught by the terrifying yet undeniably alluring beast prince. She can’t believe it when instead of devouring her whole, he recruits her for an impossible heist. The mark? His father, the king. What starts as a deadly mission soon sparks a forbidden attraction. As Alora gets to know the true male behind the dangerous beast, the lines between the reluctant allies blur. With each illicit touch, their chemistry ignites, and Alora’s resolve begins to falter. To survive the heist, Alora will risk everything: her freedom, her reputation—maybe even her life. Can she trust the beast prince, or are his promises just pretty lies flavored with the truth? AmazonKU
BLUE BLOOD WOLF (BIG WOLF ON CAMPUS BOOK SIX) by Aidy Award and Piper Fox
Stacia’s life is one coffee-fueled shift at work or class at a time, all while saving for law school. Her only escape is the royal romances she loves to read. But when a mysterious British transfer student crashes into her world, everything changes. Bash, with his nerdy glasses and swoon-worthy accent, is so much more than just a charming stranger. Bash only wanted a brief escape from the suffocating duties of royalty, but fate had other plans. Stacia ignites a fire in him he can’t ignore. Claiming her should have been impossible, yet his wolf knows she’s the one. But secrets have consequences, and Bash’s double life is a ticking time bomb. With a dangerous pack of one-blood wolves threatening campus and Bash’s royal responsibilities calling him home, love might not be enough to keep them together. Stacia and Bash will have to risk everything for a chance at a fairytale happy ever after. AmazonKU AB
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I do NOT cover every single new release in SFR/FantasyR/PNR. I never have. That would be an impossible task for any human! I assemble my list by hand every week based on various informal inputs, and I do curate the list to some extent…
Some authors aren’t in KU but still don’t list books with Apple or other platforms. This report is very time consuming to prepare so I’ve always had to limit myself and cannot go and look up every book on all the platforms. If an author gives me their other buy links, I include them here but generally I develop the post on my own, not from author-supplied information. I curate and prepare this post individually every week to help connect readers/books/authors and I have to be very careful not to give it so much time as an activity that I don’t write my own novels! Thanks for the feedback and happy reading!
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