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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SECRECY (WARRIORS OF THE DREXIAN ACADEMY BOOK FIVE) by Tana Stone
The Drexian Academy has four schools–or does it? Everyone has always believed Tivek to be an academy washout, a cadet who was given the consolation prize of being the academy master’s adjunct. Human cadet Morgan has always found the enigmatic Drexian mysterious and intriguing, and she’s always believed there was more to him. When she catches him sending a secret transmission during a mission, she’s shocked to learn that he isn’t who everyone believes him to be. Tivek is part of a fifth school in the academy, but it’s one that no one knows about, no one can decide to join. The Shadows are the covert espionage school steeped in secrecy and whispers, and you can only become a Shadow by being recruited. Morgan agrees to keep Tivek’s secret. But as they get deeper into the mission, it becomes harder to hide the truth and harder to resist the pull of the gorgeous spy–and of The Shadows themselves. Will keeping Tivek’s secrets be the answer she’s been searching for, or will it cost Morgan everything? AmazonKU
TAKEN BY THE ALIEN MERKING: ABDUCTED BY THE RUTHLESS ROYAL by Celia Kyle
Earth’s future hangs by a thread…Captain Brooke Harris has earned her stripes and busted her butt to make one thing possible: a new home beyond a dying planet. Her mission to Sanos is a desperate gamble, but if she can secure asylum from one of its ruling species it will mean her sisters aren’t doomed to a destiny of dehydration and death. And by all that is holy, Brooke won’t leave Sanos until she has an agreement in hand and her sisters’ life secured. Alien Merking Zetron Kallithar has little interest in the pleas of these Earth “hoomans.” Sanos has enough problems without adding another land-based species to the mix. All he needs to do is make it through a short meeting and let the odd alien go without a treaty in hand. Then he meets the delectable, dark-skinned goddess that calls herself Captain. Any worries about the treaty dissolve as one thing becomes clear: Zetron will take her, and he will make her his. AmazonKU
TAKEN BY THE STORM KING by Elin Wyn
I fell from the stars. He pulled me from the depths. When our ship landed on the alien world of Sanos, my mission was simple: find a way for my people to survive. But nothing about this place is simple. The ocean hides more than deadly creatures—it hides an ancient kingdom. And at its center is him. Thalassar is the storm king, ruler of these waters. He’s fierce, untouchable, and completely alien. But when he saved my life, something awakened between us—something neither of us fully understands. Now he’s asking me to stay. To become his queen. But his people don’t trust me, and the secrets of his world could destroy us both. I didn’t come here looking for a mate. But I might have found one anyway. AmazonKU
TAKEN BY THE LEVIATHAN KING by Lara Roth
Imogen – One moment, I was securing the perimeter, the fate of the USS Legacy heavy on my shoulders, and the next, powerful claws dragged me beneath the turbulent, alien waves of Sanos. I’m face-to-face with Krak’zol, the terrifying, undeniably magnetic Leviathan King. He claims I’m his fated mate. His to protect. His to…change. His venom is transforming me, awakening a primal connection I can’t deny, even as I fight him every step of the way. He is everything I should resist: a possessive alien warlord, a monster in the depths. But his touch? It ignites a fire I never knew existed. Now, to save both worlds, I must embrace a bond I never wanted, fight at the side of the king who kidnapped me, and become something…more. Krak’zol – I never desired a mate—until her. That human fire, that defiant spirit…it calls to the beast within me. Imogen is mine. My venom flows through her, binding her to me, to the Abyss, whether she likes it or not. But Rynor, my own brother, lusts for my throne and the ancient power it holds. He will stop at nothing. To protect my kingdom, to save this fierce, intoxicating woman who is now my queen, I must fight. And if she tries to resist our bond? She’ll learn that a Leviathan King always claims what is his. Let her struggle. The fire only burns hotter. AmazonKU
TAKEN BY THE ALIEN KRAKEN KING: ABDUCTED BY THE RUTHLESS ROYAL by Holly Hanzo
Love is like the ocean. You can either float in its warm embrace, or you can drown. Bourne – I have no use for land dwellers, preferring to live in deep waters with others like me, the kraken outcasts. Yet, as a Royal on Planet Sanos, I was summoned for negotiations with ‘hoomans’. My second heart started beating before I surfaced, and when my eyes rested on a blonde female, everything inside me screams mate. When I return home after the negotiations, Kendall will join me as the prophecy predicted. My reluctant alliance with the beautiful ‘hooman’ takes a turn when trench creatures try to invade my realm. To save my people, I must rely on Kendall to embrace a destiny she never imagined. Kendall – Planet Sanos was supposed to be one last chance to save humanity. Before I even arrived at the negotiations, explosions shattered the serene landscape, throwing me into the planet’s murky waters. Bourne, King of the Nonmore Chasm, says he rescued me because of a prophecy where all signs point to one thing – whether I like it or not, I’m his. He doesn’t realize I decide my own future. AmazonKU
TAKEN BY THE ALIEN MERROW KING by Mary Ashe
Destined to dance upon the waves together…Astra – Astra Jakobson would rather be anywhere other than on this pristine beach, negotiating with aliens. But Sanos is humanity’s last chance, and she’ll do whatever’s necessary to secure clean water and a place to live for her family. What she didn’t prepare for was anti-alien terrorists to start blowing up the place or to find herself in the arms and in the territory of a drop-dead gorgeous alien king. One who claims she’s his mate. Desburchù – Newly crowned King of the Merrow people, Desburchù Ulf is determined to do right by his people. He’s just not sure allowing these strange humans to take up residence on his isles is in their best interest. And then he sees her. His mate. In an instant, his fate is sealed, their futures inexorably entwined. There’s no way he’s letting her go. AmazonKU
TAKEN BY THE ALIEN TRITON KING by Robin O’Connor
One minute, I am studying alien plants. The next, I am thrown over the shoulder of a blue-scaled king who refuses to let me go. Samantha – Landing on planet Sanos was supposed to secure humanity’s future. Instead, it became a fight for survival. One moment, I was studying alien plants—then explosions shattered our negotiations. Before I could react, a towering, scaled warrior threw me over his shoulder and carried me into the ocean’s depths. Kaerius, King of the Ondrithar, is as infuriating as he is mesmerizing. He calls me “mate” like it’s already decided, like I belong to him. But I refuse to be anyone’s captive. If I want to survive, I’ll have to fight—whether that means escaping or standing at his side. Kaerius – I had no use for the humans—until I saw her. From the moment I laid eyes on Samantha, instincts older than reason roared to life. She is mine. She just doesn’t know it yet. I saved her from the attack, bringing her to my kingdom, where my word is law. But Sanos is dangerous, and my enemies watch my every move. Keeping her safe means keeping her close. And if she tries to run? She’ll learn nothing escapes the grasp of the Triton King. AmazonKU
ROGUE ORBIT (ALIEN BRIDE RACE BOOK FIVE) by Sybur Phyre
Jovie – I’m desperate for a better life. Working two jobs isn’t ideal, but it’s the only way to save up for my ticket to the Alien Bride Race. Either I win a ton of credits, or I find a mate who actually wants me. I can’t lose. When my sister started dating my ex, I knew I was done with this planet, so I set my sights on getting off of it. I’ve been kicked out of my apartment for late rent. My car only starts when it wants. And my best friend stabbed me in the back, which is why I’m stuck scrubbing toilets at night instead of flipping burgers after my starship manufacturing shifts. But I’m not prepared to handle the giant purple electric alien who snatches me up during the race. He’s funny, smart, a bit of a prankster who keeps zapping me “by accident,” and a muscled machine built for combat. But he’s also at odds with his kind. Prince Aurelius doesn’t want to take me home. I can’t see any reason they wouldn’t want him. I definitely do. Aurelius – My Storm has been building since long before my father tried to match me. I’m just not interested in the affluent and entitled types he pushes. I want someone who’s lived life on the edge…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
GREEN RAVENS (RAVENS SERIES BOOK TWO) by AE Via
VS Note: MM SFR.
They erased their memories, rewrote their names, and made them beasts. Now, the hunt for vengeance begins. Chief Aiken Oakley and Chief Styles Sawyer—two of the US Navy’s most elite Special Warfare Combatant-craft officers—vanished after their mission was ambushed in South America and later presumed MIA. Captured by the Raven’s organization, a covert assassin program, Oakley and Sawyer are stripped of their past, their memories, and even their names. They are subjected to inhumane experimentation and injected with predator DNA that transform them into primal, lethal weapons… and are now known only as Valor and Zorion. After breaking free from the program’s control, Valor and Zorion train themselves to master the beasts within them—pushing their minds, bodies, and instincts to the edge. But to take down the corrupt organization, they’ll need more than strength, fury and an appetite for revenge. They’ll have to form uneasy alliances with the two other deadly Raven units—the strategic, silent Browns, and the ruthless, unpredictable Blacks. Together, these assassins must unite against the program that created them… and destroy it before it creates something worse. AmazonKU
PEARLA’S AUBRAUXIAN SENTINEL: BOOK FOUR OF THE AUBRAUXIAN BRIDES SERIES by Lisa Clute
Being a newly minted cosmic guardian isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Sure, it came with the benefit of dissolving her unwanted mate bond with Emeric, the most patronizing Abrauxian in the universe. But there’s no instruction manual for using her new powers to help rid the universe of the vile tentacled creatures from a dimensional rift. When Pearla meets the Abrauxian male of her dreams and wakes up married the next morning after an evening of badly synthesized tequila, she finds her heart opening to the mysterious Galactic Sentinel, Cyrus. Love blossoms until a chance encounter reveals her new husband is Emeric’s younger brother. Emeric demands she be returned to him and Pearla flees to Roxus, where the riftspawn have a smuggling ring that threatens everyone Pearla holds dear. Will Pearla and Cyrus find each other in time to defeat the threat and salvage their future, or will all be lost? AmazonKU
THE PRICE OF PEACE by Dallas Ryan
Peace is a bounty hunter with a blaster on her hip and a target on her back. Her silver hair and violet eyes make her unforgettable—a dangerous trait in her line of work. Found as a baby with a strange tattoo and no past, she’s spent her life chasing fugitives and running from questions she can’t answer. Her latest mark? Xyrox Quorath—a dangerously charming ex-agent with secrets as deadly as his smile. When a mission gone wrong strands them on a frozen planet, Peace and Xyrox are forced into an uneasy alliance. But what starts as survival ignites into something far more powerful—a bond neither of them understands but neither can resist. Their connection is more than attraction. It’s fate.
As dark forces close in, Peace uncovers the terrifying truth about her origins and the conspiracy threatening countless lives across the stars. She was created for a purpose—but she’ll choose her own destiny. Strap in—this ride’s about to get wild. AmazonKU
IT TAKES A PSYCHIC (A HARMONY WORLD NOVEL BOOK 18) by Jayne Castle
Leona Griffin is at the height of her career as a para-archeologist thanks to a recent Underworld discovery. Her high profile attracts the attention of an organization of elite, secretive collectors. They want her to authenticate the artifacts that aspiring members submit as evidence to join their group. The ceremony takes place at a glittering reception where Leona is shocked to discover that one of the relics is a powerful Old-World object known as Pandora’s Box. But she’s not the only one interested in that artifact. Oliver Rancourt, a man with a unique talent—they say you never see him coming—is also there. Leona knows she must not underestimate him. Attempting to make a discreet exit, she stumbles over the body of a waiter wearing the emblem of a dangerous cult. Before she can alert authorities, a police raid sends the reception into chaos. To avoid being arrested, Leona slips away with Oliver—a risky decision that gets her fired. Now forced to work together, Leona and Oliver pursue an investigation that leads them to the town of Lost Creek where the locals are obsessed with a chilling legend involving a long-dead cult leader and illicit paranormal experiments. But Leona knows the real danger may be the irresistible attraction between herself and Oliver.
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FATE FOR THE SPACE COWBOY (MATCH MADE IN SPACE BOOK FOUR) by Phoebe Belle
An alien cowboy with zero interest in a mate. A woman who’s made avoiding men an art form, especially the grumpy, brooding kind. When an intergalactic matchmaking service throws them together, resistance is futile. I’m done with men. No, thank you. Hard pass. So when I get the chance to start fresh on a new planet, I take it. Although I have serious doubts about this so-called matchmaking service. And don’t even get me started on a world where men literally worship women. Seriously? Enter Thorne, an alien bodyguard with a protective streak wider than the whole galaxy. The moment he sets his sights on me, he’s all in. He says we’re fated. I don’t even believe in fate. But with sparks flying and danger lurking, I might just learn that fighting fate is the fastest way to fall. AmazonKU
FUTURE TENSE: ELLIS MCFADDEN MYSTERIES by Kristen Painter
Step into the enigmatic world of the Athos—a vessel that blends the luxury of a cruise ship, the intrigue of a scientific research station, and the might of a military starship. Here, amidst the stars, you’ll find Ellis McFadden, the ship’s head librarian, embarking on adventures she never anticipated this late in her career. The plot thickens when the Athos comes to the aid of a stranded craft, taking aboard three mysterious sisters and their father. They offer a tantalizing trade: visions of the future for those eager to know their fate. The crew and guests are soon captivated by the predictions. But Ellis senses something amiss. The price for these glimpses into tomorrow seems too steep. So she, boyfriend Frank, and her android cat investigate, uncovering dubious secrets, but her friends are already entranced by the charlatans’ charms. Can Ellis break the spell and save the ship’s crew from an ominous future? AmazonKU
FATED TO THE DRAGON ALIEN (ZARUX DRAGON BRIDES BOOK FIVE) by Ella Blake
Cerani is supposed to die quietly under the endless dust of Teria, a tired widow with soil-stained hands. Instead, she is stolen from the only home she knows and sent to a hellish mine on a red, burning moon where most people’s lungs wither—except hers. Something in the air feeds her, eases her aches, and sharpens her thoughts. Cerani grows stronger even as the others wilt, and she cannot ignore that. She confronts Stavian, the Controller, a Zaruxian male who should be her enemy. Instead, she is drawn to his guarded eyes and the guilt lingering behind them. He should be just another Axis warden, but she senses a part of him fighting to break free—and against every instinct, her heart sees him not as the enemy… but as someone she might need to trust. Stavian never asked for this—this position, this power, and especially not this female. The rules are simple: extract the crystals, crush rebellion, and never step outside the Axis creed. But when Cerani walks into his control station, wild-eyed and full of fire that the mine air cannot dim, everything inside him shifts. Cerani sees the rot at the heart of what he has dedicated his life to, and instead of recoiling, she challenges it—challenges him. Her defiance should be a threat, but when the mine caves in and lives hang in the balance, he finds himself at the blade’s edge between duty and conscience. Even as the whispers of rebellion thunder louder every cycle, her voice is the clearest. Saving her—and the others—means betraying everything he has ever known. But losing her might be the one thing he cannot survive. AmazonKU
SHADOWS OF STARDUST by Leigh Miller
Roslyn – I didn’t sign up for Mate Match—the universe’s favorite reality dating show—to find a guy. I’m not here for fame or fortune or love. I’m here to find my sister. She disappeared months ago, and after tracking her as far as the beautiful, tropical planet where Mate Match is filmed, I’m not going to let anything stop me from finding her. Not even a huge, bad-tempered, wickedly handsome member of the show’s security team who seems to have eyes only for me. Zandrel – I may have fallen far from my prestigious position in the universe’s most feared mercenary company, but not so far that I’ve lost the ability to spot trouble when it’s right in front of me. Climbing my way back up the ranks means starting with this joke of an assignment, and no one’s going to stop me from regaining my honor. Not even a human with eyes like emeralds and a fierce, defiant spirit who’s determined to undermine me at every turn. But when a split-second decision casts us as unlikely allies, pretending to fall in love with billions of eyes across the universe watching, we may just end up being the keys to each other’s salvation. AmazonKU
OWNED BY THE HVROK (STOLEN FROM EARTH BOOK TWO) by Callia Silver
Sylvia never imagined a quiet afternoon at the beach would end with her being torn from Earth and sold to the highest bidder at an intergalactic auction. Fierce, furious, and absolutely unwilling to accept her fate, she finds herself trapped aboard a silent, deadly ship—claimed by a towering alien male cloaked in armor, shadow, and silence. He doesn’t speak her language. He doesn’t explain why he bought her. But he radiates control, menace, and something else she can’t name—something that ignites every time he looks at her. She’s defiant. He’s unrelenting. She wants freedom. He wants obedience. And in the tightening space between fury and fire, something dangerous begins to spark. But her captor is being hunted, and their flight through deep space is anything but safe. As threats close in and choices narrow, Sylvia must face the truth: the most perilous thing aboard this ship might not be her captor’s enemies…It might be him. AmazonKU
SABOTAGED: NIGHTINGALE VOLUME ONE by E G Manetti
VS Note: A rerelease.
Hope hangs on the far edges of the galaxy…First Officer Bran Hyssop joined the Nightingale for the adventure of a lifetime, even though it meant setting aside his free-trader beliefs to join with the Serengeti Group. He ended up with more adventure than he anticipated after a harrowing battle with the despoiler fleet. Now with the repairs completed, the Nightingale has returned to the Thirteenth System only to be hampered by suspicious malfunctions, maintenance failures, and accidents.
Research zoologist with the Matahorn Alliance, Adriana Pepys joined the crew of the Nightingale for personal reasons. She expected challenges, but nothing prepared her for the continued delays, or the system failure that marooned her on Bright Star Deuce with the Nightingale’s enigmatic first officer. She would have suspected a Serengeti plot if he had not crash-landed with her. As the Nightingale braves danger and the unknown to explore the first new system discovered in over two centuries, Bran and Adriana must form an uneasy alliance. Can a free-thinking officer and a brilliant scientist find love amidst the wreckage of a sabotaged mission, or will the person trying to kill them succeed before they can discover the truth?
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SPLIT BY THE MERCS by Lizzy Bequin
They split everything three ways, Including me. When my village is threatened by a mutant gang, the elders turn to the Mercenary Guild for assistance. The Mercs are the deadliest warriors in the whole galaxy, but their services come at cost. And when my village can’t pay the fee, the Mercs suggest a different form of compensation…A woman of their choosing. Now I’m standing on the stage with the other females of my village, waiting for the warriors to make their selection. I’m not worried. I know they won’t choose me, the grubby little miner with a bad attitude and tats. So why is the Merc leader stopping right in front of me? Why is his rough finger lifting my chin for appraisal? And why is that deep, rumbling voice speaking the words I never wanted to hear? “You’re ours now, woman. Ours to claim. Ours to share…” “Ours to split.” Split by the Mercs is a dark sci-fi romance featuring three cold-blooded mercenary killers and one tough-as-nails woman who gives them more than they bargained for. AmazonKU
OFFERING HERSELF TO DARKNESS (KINDRED TALES SPICY SHORTS) by Evangeline Anderson
She offered him her body to save her daughter’s life. She never expected him to take her heart…Nora Thompson is out of time. Her daughter is dying, and only Kindred medicine can save her. But it’s reserved for the families of bonded warriors—and Nora has no mate. Until she makes an offer to her boss: a marriage of convenience, in exchange for her complete submission. Xarex is a Dark Kindred—a fearsome, emotionless warrior. At least, he should be. But Nora makes him burn. He’s fantasized about binding her wrists, hearing her beg… and now, she’s offering herself to him freely. He’ll marry her. He’ll save her daughter. And he’ll finally claim the woman he’s always craved. But when lust turns to something deeper, will a warrior made of darkness learn how to love in the light?
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THE WILDING OF EM’S PATH by Ana K Wrenn
A gripping, lushly told sapphic dystopian tale about daring to resist and love during the darkest times. Untamed and wild, Cynda is an outdoorswoman holed up in the Appalachian backcountry. Her solitary existence is shattered when Kadija, a fierce freedom fighter, tracks her down. Kadija demands Cynda return to civilization to face the consequences of an out-of-control project Cynda worked on years ago. But how can she take on the destructive research institute preying on vulnerable, sensitive people when it almost destroyed her once? How can Cynda face the outside world again, now it’s awash in so much fear and violence that it suffocates her? As the warring pair reluctantly journey into an oppressive world, the ties that bind them slowly draw them closer. But what happens if those delicate ties ever break? AmazonKU
THE GENERAL’S BRIDE (THE THIBIAN CHRONICLES BOOK TWO) by Eve Vaughn
Humiliated when his intended flees their betrothal dinner, General Zahn promises his king he will find Princess London and bring her home — but not before she’s been properly punished. Despite their union being a political arrangement, Zahn is surprised by the instant lust London inspires when he finally recaptures her. Maybe their marriage won’t be so dull after all! After losing her mother and sister at a young age Paris Randall learned how to take care of herself. Several disappointing relationships later, she’s given up on relationships and love. But when a tall dark hunk whisks her away, on his spaceship she changes her attitude. The attraction is instant, but the only problem — he keeps calling her London! AmazonKU
GALACTIC ATTRACTION (GALACTIC MATES) by Luna Wren
Margo – I organize books by day and read romance by night, never expecting to star in one. Then a giant green-skinned alien from a species known for mining, not academics, arrives to research human emotion, and suddenly my quiet library becomes the setting for my own interstellar love story. His touch radiates heat like a furnace, warming doing more than just me up in this perpetually cold library. As we explore ancient texts together, the line between professional collaboration and forbidden attraction grows increasingly blurred. But interspecies relationships come with complications neither of us anticipated. With colleagues watching our every move and his temporary visa rapidly expiring, we’re running out of time to prove that what we’ve discovered together is worth fighting for—even if it means challenging the rules of two worlds. AmazonKU
FOUND (THE LEGION: SAVAGE LANDS SECTOR) by Eva Priest
One moment I was at a beach resort. The next, I was flailing through a jungle on an alien planet—and falling for the snarling catman who saved me. All I wanted was a cocktail and a tan. What I got? A crash course in survival, one very growly alien pilot, and dreams that leave me breathless—and naked. Zehn is a Rodinian Reaper, a lethal warrior with claws, fangs, and a purr that could melt titanium. He says we’re fated. That the universe gifted me to him. Then another alien shows up… and he’s dreaming of me too. Now I’ve got two growly, possessive aliens fighting to claim me—and I’m just trying not to die in the jungle. Who knew fate had a sense of humor? AmazonKU
OF MONSTERS AND MAINFRAMES by Barbara Truelove
VS Note: Not a romance. An LGBTQ scifi release of note.
Spaceships aren’t programmed to seek revenge—but for Dracula, Demeter will make an exception. Demeter just wants to do her job: shuttling humans between Earth and Alpha Centauri. Unfortunately, her passengers keep dying—and not from equipment failures, as her AI medical system, Steward, would have her believe. These are paranormal murders, and they began when one nasty, ancient vampire decided to board Demeter and kill all her humans. To keep from getting decommissioned, Demeter must join forces with her own team of monsters: A werewolf. An engineer built from the dead. A pharaoh with otherworldly powers. A vampire with a grudge. A fleet of cheerful spider drones. Together, this motley crew will face down the ultimate evil—Dracula. The queer love child of pulp horror and classic sci-fi, Of Monsters and Mainframes is a dazzling, heartfelt odyssey that probes what it means to be one of society’s monsters—and explores the many types of friendship that make us human.
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ENCHANTED BY THE ALIEN PRINCE (THE BRIDES OF RAKESH BOOK SEVEN) by Eve O’Hare
I once had it all. A husband I adored and a career that felt like a dream. My future was bright. But then I lost my love, and with him went my hopes, my dreams, and my words. I stopped believing in happy endings, even the ones I used to write. Then I met Seb. Seb made me question everything I thought I knew about love and second chances. Yet, while some of my friends found their happy endings, I held back. I wasn’t ready. And now that I’ve finally worked up the nerve to take a chance, Seb wants to move on. To make matters worse, Seb and I are in trouble, and the only way out is through it, together. Now ain’t that some shi—I mean, a plot twist? AmazonKU
CHOSEN: PSI MATES BOOK ONE by Leigh Wyndfield
The four ElAtal sisters have long known they were experiments. Their mother supplied half their DNA, but each one’s unknown father gifted them with different psi abilities. Out of the four, only Azia was a failure, never coming into her powers. A fact she made peace with a long time ago. When her sister Bayle is captured sneaking onto Delphi, Azia will risk anything to get her back. But entering Delphi, the home of Azia’s father, is easier said than done. She has to have a sponsor to get on the planet, and the only one she can find is sitting in Hell’s Gate Prison. Azia knows from the moment she sees him that making a deal with Locke Maynard isn’t wise. The sexy criminal clouds her mind when she should be sharp, luring her closer with a magnetism she’s never experienced. No one is more surprised than her when it turns out he is the key to unlocking her dormant powers. But when Azia makes a deal with a handsome devil, she finds her heart stands in the balance. AmazonKU
YORIX (BRIDES OF THE MYLOS BOOK SEVEN) by Loretta Johns
Lynn – For as long as I can remember, the stars have held my fascination. I drank up all the old tales from around the world that told the stories of the various constellations, avidly watched every documentary I could find that was about the secrets of the cosmos, and decided from the first moment that my grandfather showed me how I could see them for myself through the telescope he gave me that i was going to be an astronomer.Then the Mylos came, and that dream became even bigger. I was no longer content at the idea of peeking at the universe from our remote corner. I wanted the chance to see the constellations of other worlds, to learn their stories, and see the far flung reaches in person. With their presence, all seemed possible. The idea that I could have an alien Prince Charming who could be by my side as I did so? Even better! I just had to wish upon a star, take that test, and I just knew all my wildest dreams would come true. Yorix – Getting matched and married turned out to be the easy part. Being a food replicator tech had not prepared me for the force of nature that was my bride. I relished the challenge that the joy of being her mate brought, though, so all was well. Until it wasn’t, all thanks to the bright idea I’d had for our honeymoon. Take her to see the beautiful rainbow hued nebula from the outpost station on the boundaries of Galactic Council space? Sounds perfect, right? It would have been, but then they came and stole her away. With the stars are my witness, I will not stop until I have her back in my arms.
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ATMOSPHERE: A LOVE STORY by Taylor Jenkins Reid
VS Note: SFR adjacent. I pre-ordered this. Not listed as a romance so there might not be an HEA, just sayin’. This is the author of Seven Husbands for Evelyn Hugo and Daisy Jones and the Six.
Joan Goodwin has been obsessed with the stars for as long as she can remember. Thoughtful and reserved, Joan is content with her life as a professor of physics and astronomy at Rice University and as aunt to her precocious niece, Frances. That is, until she comes across an advertisement seeking the first women scientists to join NASA’s space shuttle program. Suddenly, Joan burns to be one of the few people to go to space. Selected from a pool of thousands of applicants in the summer of 1980, Joan begins training at Houston’s Johnson Space Center, alongside an exceptional group of fellow candidates: Top Gun pilot Hank Redmond and scientist John Griffin, who are kind and easygoing even when the stakes are highest; mission specialist Lydia Danes, who has worked too hard to play nice; warmhearted Donna Fitzgerald, who is navigating her own secrets; and Vanessa Ford, the magnetic and mysterious aeronautical engineer, who can fix any engine and fly any plane. As the new astronauts become unlikely friends and prepare for their first flights, Joan finds a passion and a love she never imagined. In this new light, Joan begins to question everything she thinks she knows about her place in the observable universe. Then, in December of 1984, on mission STS-LR9, it all changes in an instant. Fast-paced, thrilling, and emotional, Atmosphere is Taylor Jenkins Reid at her best: transporting readers to iconic times and places, creating complex protagonists, and telling a passionate and soaring story about the transformative power of love—this time among the stars.
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MADAM APOCALYPSE (MADAM PRESIDENT REVERSE HAREM SERIES BOOK ONE) by Jeanette Clarke
The world ended. She rose. When the outbreak turns the White House into a bloodbath, 25-year-old Speaker of the House Rowan Monroe becomes the last surviving member of the American government—and the first pregnant woman to declare war on the end of the world. Armed with a radio signal, a rifle, and a rage only betrayal can birth, Rowan doesn’t just survive—she builds. Beside her stand four men: a brooding soldier with a missing hand, a worshipful NSA analyst with dangerous secrets, a fallen lover turned warlord, and a wounded doctor who never expected to become a father. Together, they’re not just fighting infected. They’re reclaiming power. In a landscape ruled by rot and ruin, hope is a rebellion—and she’s leading it. Gripping, brutal, and beautifully unhinged, Madam Apocalypse is the first book in a dark, slow-burn, reverse harem series about loyalty, power, obsession, and what it means to lead in a world that demands your blood to earn your crown. AmazonKU AB
ALIEN MATE (WARRIORS OF ZYLORA BOOK TWO) by Ashlyn Hawkes
The Zylorians have landed, and the stakes are higher than ever. After Kael’s passionate conquest of Isla’s heart, his brother, Zarek, is determined to find his own path to survival—and love. But with Earth’s government closing in on the alien invaders, time is running out for the Zylorians to secure their future. Zarek, a fierce and calculating warrior, has always been loyal to his people, but when he meets Lena, a no-nonsense scientist, his carefully controlled world begins to unravel. Lena isn’t impressed by Zarek’s alien charm or his intense gaze—she has more important things to worry about. But when their worlds collide in a series of unexpected events, Lena finds herself drawn to the dangerous warrior in ways she can’t explain. Zarek knows he’s found his mate, but convincing Lena to trust him—and to surrender to the undeniable chemistry between them—will take more than just his strength. It will take a willingness to risk everything, even if it means exposing the truth about their mission and the consequences of their arrival on Earth. As their bond deepens and passion flares, Zarek must decide: Will he sacrifice his people’s future for the woman he’s come to love, or will Lena’s loyalty to Earth pull them apart forever?
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***********************BRIEF BREAK BEFORE THE FANTASY/PNR BOOKS!**************************************
VS: I’m currently working on my next Badari Gladiators book so here’s the first book in the series as my backlist highlight for the week:
KYDEN: BADARI GLADIATORS SERIES BOOK ONE by Veronica Scott
Kyden is the top ranked gladiator in the Five Systems but he’s hardly there by choice. Unscrupulous guards faked his death in the lab where he was created and sold him into slavery in the galaxy’s hinterlands. He has no idea where his home is or how many years have passed since he was condemned to a life of endless combat. Kill or be killed is the rule and a Badari never gives up. He’ll fight to stay alive until the Badari goddess sees fit to decree his death.
Elara Vasclavian is the daughter of a senator, as far removed from the life of a gladiator as a noblewoman can be until through the machinations of a political enemy, she ends up in terrible jeopardy. Abducted and given to a group of drunken gladiators for their amusement the night before the games, Elara vows to put up a fight but there’s no real hope of saving herself. Until Kyden steps in, responding to the goddess’s commandment to protect those who are smaller and weaker. And discovers she’s his fated mate.
Rescued, Elara returns to her life of privilege but she can’t forget the man who saved her life. The gulf between their places in the Five Systems is unbridgeable, no matter how much Kyden longs for even a glimpse of her in the arena audience. No matter how much she feels the pull to be by his side. As matters stand, they cannot be together…Or can they?
KYDEN is the first book in a new series, spun off from my ongoing Badari Warriors series. Kyden is a Generation Five Badari whereas the main characters in the long running series are from a later time and are Generation Eight. This new series stands alone and you don’t have to have read any of the other books to enjoy this one. I couldn’t resist the temptation to tell a few other Badari stories, set in the galaxy’s Hinterlands, and who can resist gladiators?
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************************** THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT IF YOU DECIDE TO CHECK OUT THE BOOKS (because my own books pay my bills) AND A BIG THANK YOU IF YOU ALREADY HAVE! AND ONWARD WE GO!*********************
NEARLY DEAD (MERELY MORTAL BOOK FOUR) by Michelle M Pillow
I was supposed to die. The werewolf venom was killing me, burning through my body, unraveling me from the inside out. I was ready to let go—until Costin, the master vampire, broke his promise never to turn me and made a choice for me. He bit me. Now, I’m trapped between life and death—between dying and something far worse. Two ancient curses war inside me. The werewolf’s bite should have killed me. The vampire’s blood should have saved me. Instead, they’re tearing me apart. I don’t know what I am. I don’t know if I’ll survive. The supernatural world is watching, waiting to see what rises from my ashes. Costin would die to keep me alive. Paul refuses to walk away. And the Council? They want me dead before I become something they can’t control. But if I have to choose between dying as a mortal or living as a monster… I’ll make my own damn rules. Because I’m nearly dead—and I’m done being powerless.
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THE MANTICORE’S FIRE (COLLUDED REALMS BOOK FOUR) by Daemonica Draco
VS Note: A re-release, expanded from 21K to 53K words.
The world is filled with the threat of monsters and other worldly beings, and Abby Sinclaire knows she can become a monster-hunter extraordinaire if given the opportunity. Despite her training and being raised within a family of hunters, she is denied the opportunity to hunt at every corner. When the opportunity to prove herself, and the coin offered is too great to resist, she finally sees her chance even if she’s not yet technically a member of the hunter’s guild. Her employer is less than trustworthy but it seems like easy enough coin—all she needs to do is slay the manticore that has been raiding the desert caravans. when she is offered a job to slay a manticore. But no one warned her that a manticore wasn’t just any monster. When she becomes the one who is hunted and captured, it is not her life but her heart that she risks losing… and perhaps her own humanity. Who is the monster and who is the man? And is there a monster lurking within her, too? AmazonKU
BODY AT THE BAKERY (NIGHTMARE ARIZONA PARANORMAL COZY MYSTERIES BOOK 10) by Beth Dolgner
When a despised landlord is found dead inside Nightmare’s popular bakery, Mama Dalton worries one of her friends is the prime suspect. She takes a cue from Olivia Kendrick’s amateur-sleuth success to dive into the case, bringing Olivia along with her into a world of old grudges, soured relationships, and secret back-alley meetings. At the same time, an arsonist is at work in Nightmare, threatening the historic buildings that make the former Wild West town iconic. Olivia, Mama, and the supernatural staff at Nightmare Sanctuary Haunted House must team up to keep Nightmare safe by tracking down the guilty party. While trying to solve the murder and stop an arsonist, Olivia is also busy helping Damien Shackleford piece together the mystery of his long-lost mother. His father would probably help, but Baxter is in no state to talk. Damien’s family is heading toward an unconventional reunion, whether he’s ready for it or not. AmazonKU AB
MOON’S CALL (ROYAL LUPINE ELEMENTALS BOOK ONE) by Milly Taiden
Lorelei Chanda’s blueprints never prepared her for the ground literally shifting beneath her feet. On her thirtieth birthday, mysterious tremors rock the city. Before she can make sense of her world turning upside down, a devastatingly handsome stranger appears with an impossible claim: she’s causing the earthquakes with powers she never knew she possessed. Prince Draken Xander, the commanding alpha of the Moonshadow pack, has spent his life waiting for a wolf mate worthy of standing beside him as Luna. Instead, fate delivers him a human woman with earth-shattering powers and eyes that make his wolf howl for connection. Tradition demands he reject this match, but every protective instinct in his body roars to claim and protect her. As Lorelei struggles to control the raw power surging through her veins, an undeniable attraction builds between them—one as primal and unstoppable as the elements themselves. When dark forces close in, determined to harness Lorelei’s power for themselves, she must embrace her newfound abilities while Draken faces the ultimate choice: uphold pack tradition or follow his heart to the human mate who’s shaken the very foundation of his world. AmazonKU
SUN’S ROAR (ROYAL LUPINE ELEMENTALS BOOK TWO) by Milly Taiden
Helena Divata’s restaurant recipes never prepared her for the flames literally erupting in her kitchen. On her thirtieth birthday, mysterious fires ignite throughout her culinary domain. Before she can make sense of her world going up in smoke, a devastatingly handsome stranger appears with an impossible claim: she’s causing the fires with powers she never knew she possessed. Prince Sol Cadoret, the passionate alpha of the Sunflare pack, has spent his life waiting for a wolf mate worthy of standing beside him as Luna. Instead, fate delivers him a fiery-haired human woman with flame-wielding powers and a stubborn streak that makes his wolf burn with desire. As Helena struggles to control the raw fire surging through her veins, an undeniable attraction builds between them—one as intense and consuming as the flames themselves. When Helena becomes the target of Sol’s enemies, she has to embrace her newfound abilities. Sol must protect his mate, even if it means she’ll have to leave her human world behind. AmazonKU
THE IRON OATH: FF ORC ROMANTASY by Ariel Marie
To prove herself worthy of the throne, Magoza Cydassi must enter the brutal gladiator games and claim victory. Only then would she earn the right to choose her mate. But fate has already made that choice for her— a half-breed outcast whose very existence is a stain on orc tradition. Amuleta has spent her life on the outskirts, forced to survive in a world that refused to accept her. The half orc-half-human longed to belong somewhere —and to someone. But that would be a silly dream. Until the day she opens her eyes and comes face to face with a brutal orc warrior princess. As Magoza battles for her right to rule, the shadows are full of lurkers waiting for the perfect moment to strike. The very presence of Amuleta could cost Magoza everything. A throne. A kingdom. A love written in destiny but cursed by tradition. In war and passion, will Magoza and Amuleta stand together—or fall apart? AmazonKU
BITE FIRST, ASK LATER by Destiny Draco and Milly Taiden
They say the prophecy ends with her. I say it starts with me. She walks into my territory like she isn’t mine already—all ice-blond hair, sharp eyes, and a scent that makes every instinct in me rise. She doesn’t know what she is. But I do. The packs want to use her. The elders want to cage her. I just want to mark her. She bites back. Challenges me. Makes me want her more. But war’s coming—and if she’s who the legends claim, she’s already a target. Let them come. AmazonKU
BONDED IN BLOOD by Destiny Draco and Milly Taiden
She’s my assignment. A supernatural enforcer with too many secrets.
I was sent to watch her. Keep her in check. Report back if she steps out of line. But from the second Seraphine Nightshade walked out of the shadows, I knew I’d never be able to walk away. She’s not human. Not safe. Not honest. She lies like breathing. Kills like poetry. And when I touch her? The bond locks. Now I feel her magic in my veins.
Her pain in my chest. Her power calling something ancient in me I was never supposed to wake. Everyone says she’ll destroy me. That she’s the weapon and I’m the fool holding it wrong. Let them talk. Because if they come for her, I’ll burn this city to the ground. She doesn’t trust me. She doesn’t want me. But she’s mine. And I’ll kill anything that tries to take her. AmazonKU
SAVAGE TORMENT (THE SAVAGE SIX BOOK THREE) by KC Kean
Everything happens for a reason…I’m sure the person who came up with that saying was never cursed and had their life tied to another. I’m also sure they never had all their memories removed or their existence reduced to a single letter. And I’m sure they were never shipped off to a secret world full of supernaturals. My path to Trinity Falls Academy may have been paved with good intentions, but my life since stepping foot on these grounds has been nothing short of pure chaos. With powers I have yet to control and new people in my life I can’t decipher my feelings for, I sit in the eye of a perpetual storm, hoping for the torment to end. Because if this is the plan the universe truly has for me, I’m not sure I’m destined to make it out alive. Intense pressure can make a diamond … but in my case, it just might push you to the point of no return. I can only hope it isn’t at the hands of the men infiltrating my life. AmazonKU
A GAME OF MONSTERS (REALM OF FEY BOOK IV) by Ben Alderson
VS Note: MM Fantasy.
As the dust settles and the world ushers in a new era of stability, only Robin Icethorn knows the truth. Duncan Rackley, former fey Hunter turned lover, has become the host of the demon god Duwar, and the gentle peace that has been brokered is steps away from being shaken up. Bolstered with the sudden help of his ex-love Erix, Robin embarks on a mission to save Duncan, seeking out the aid of the Nephilim once more. However, Robin finds that the game of the gods is not over, and those he can trust may have other motives. Determined to protect his love, Robin and his allies must band together once more in hopes to destroy their enemies and prevent war on a celestial scale. But as old feelings for Erix return, and chaos brews among the realms, will Robin be able to usher in peace in the world… and in his heart?
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PAW AND ORDER (TWILIGHT HOLLOW WITCHY COZY MYSTERIES BOOK NINE) by Sara Christene
When a notorious necromancer escapes, Addy can only wait and hope it has nothing to do with her. But as per usual… She’s dead wrong. Visitors are on their way, both living and undead, and they all have private agendas. Addy will need to figure out who’s after her, and who’s after the Liber Mortuorum before the Ministry can come in and cover it all up, just like they covered up the mysterious accident that befell Logan‘s parents. If she can do it, she just might learn that the events of the past may be more connected to her present woes than she ever could have imagined. With whispers of a conspiracy within the mystery, a few dead bodies, and two handsome living men, Addy’s plate may be full, but when a good mystery is involved, she just can’t keep herself from coming back for seconds. AmazonKU
HERS TO KEEP (SCORCHING IN SIN CITY BOOK THREE) by Coral Alejandra Moore
Ever since Mari inherited her father’s criminal empire, she’s been collecting monstrous enemies and lovers in equal number. The latter is great, but the former is beginning to pose a problem. When a demon she can’t remember—from a past she can’t forget—arrives, smelling like smoke and sin, she can’t recall whether he’s friend or foe. She may not be able to figure it out without confronting the memories of the ritual that kindled the power within her she’s been avoiding for so long. Even though her instincts are screaming for her to put her faith in this newcomer, odds are better than good that he’s trying to steal her power and take over the city she’s been struggling to keep control over—and the odds should never be ignored in Sin City. In addition to the complication of Mari’s new visitor, there’s yet another terrifying creature after them; this one bent on revenge for his banishment at the hands of her father. He won’t stop until Las Vegas is in ruins and he lays claim to the nexus of power beneath it.
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TWICE BAKED RISKY WHISKEY CAKES (MURDER IN THE MIX BOOK 53) by Addison Moore
My name is Lottie Lemon, and I see dead people. Okay, so I rarely see dead people, mostly I see furry creatures of the dearly departed variety, who have come back from the other side to warn me of their previous owner’s impending doom. The twins are about to make their grand entrance, and Honey Hollow is buzzing with excitement for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and the Redhead Roundup: An Auburn Affair. It’s a convention of fiery hair, and Carlotta is terrified of the entire thing—and that’s before a killer makes an appearance. As if that weren’t enough, Lyla Nell’s second birthday is on the horizon, and my bakery is buried in orders for every sweet treat imaginable. Between celebrating, baking, and dodging danger, it looks like March is about to test my limits in more ways than one. With a killer lurking among the redheads, and my own family growing by the day, I’ll need more than a sprinkle of luck to keep everyone safe. In Honey Hollow, when it rains, it pours—and sometimes it’s raining trouble. Here’s hoping I can keep the cakes from burning and the killer from striking again. Because in Honey Hollow, life is sweet, but murder never takes a holiday. AmazonKU
TENTH MUSE: A SAPPHIC ANTHOLOGY by Various
Get ready to be swept away by the diverse and captivating tales of love in this anthology, featuring some of the bestselling authors in queer fiction. From heart-stopping drama to magical journeys, this anthology will leave you breathless, hopeful, and deeply moved. Love knows no boundaries. Revel in this collection of sapphic short stories from bestselling authors Amazon
HEALED BY WOLVES (CURVY GIRLS AND WEREWOLF BODYGUARDS BOOK FOUR) by Melody Lynch
Love was never part of the plan. Elaine stayed when it would’ve been easier to run. She endured an alpha who broke more than just her spirit—All for the sake of her sons. Now they’re grown, off living their lives. Dinner with Mom? Rare. And when it happens? Pure chaos. She thought she’d made peace with her solitude.
Until a late-night knock shatters everything. A stranger stands on her porch. Much younger. Handsome. Human. And when their eyes meet, the mate bond strikes It can’t be. Not now. Not him. He’s too young. Too tempting. Too human. AmazonKU
LOVE LETTERS AND LEMON DROPS (FALHAVEN CASTLE) by Laura Greenwood
Two royals, dozens of love letters, and a fast-approaching wedding. Princess Solana has been writing to her betrothed for years, getting regular replies and falling more in love with each passing letter. But now the time has come for her to set off to her new home, and the prince waiting for her. Arthur has been counting down the weeks until Solana arrives and the two of them can finally meet. But once she arrives at Falhaven Castle, he knows that he has to do everything he can in order to truly capture her heart. Can the two of them solidify their bond before the wedding day arrives? Love Letters and Lemon Drops is part of the Falhave Castle series. It is a cozy fantasy with a steamy m/f arranged marriage romance, love letters, and an adorable cat. AmazonKU
ONCE BITTEN TWICE DEAD (A TWO BROOMSTICKS GAS AND GRILL WITCH COZY MYSTERY BOOK 11) by Amanda M Lee
Ten years ago, teenagers Shauna and Eli Eaton disappeared. They were never found. That’s about to change. On her way home from Hemlock Cove, Stormy Morgan finds two teenagers in the middle of the road. They can’t possibly be the same teenagers, though. Can they? Turns out they are, but they haven’t aged a day. Nobody understands how the teenagers are back. The teenagers don’t know where they’ve been. To them, no time has passed. The last thing they remember is that they were supposed to have summer visitation with their father. What happened after that, though? Stormy is on the hunt for answers. She wants to help two traumatized children. First, she has to find their parents…and what a story they have to tell. It was one they didn’t think anybody would believe. Now, there’s no choice. Shadow Hills is the sort of place where magic comes alive. Sometimes the magic isn’t of the nice variety. Stormy is determined to solve an old case. What if that means a whole new pile of problems, however? Things are about to get out of control in Shadow Hills. Will anybody survive to see the other side? AmazonKU AB
THE REBELLIOUS FAE’S GUIDE TO FAMILY RIVALRIES (COZY FAE GUIDES) by Arizona Tape
VS Note: FF.
Violet Springwater is one of those infuriating people who has it all. She’s got the looks, the brain, and her family is as close to fae nobility as one can be. They certainly have the riches, the feuds, and the patented superiority complex that comes with the territory. Violet’s biggest rival and main source of grief? Rowan Uphill. Just as beautiful, just as clever, and a little bit richer. When they venture out into the human realm to amass riches of their own, a bad joke from the universe means Violet must travel with Rowan. Between failed campfires, the cat they both insist is theirs, and the incident, tension runs high. Will their family’s rivalry get the better of them or will the forced proximity spark something that neither are prepared for? The Rebellious Fae’s Guide To Family Rivalries is a cozy sapphic travel fantasy romance with two stubborn fae, a cute cat, and a hint of steam and magic. AmazonKU
DARK PRINCE’S CAPTIVE (A REALM OF DRAGONS AND SCROLLS BOOK ONE) by Anna Zaires and Charmaine Pauls
One minute, I’m in a hospital, about to kick the bucket, and the next, I’m in a weird jungle teeming with ridiculously oversized bugs and demon-like lizard people determined to enslave me. Nope, I didn’t die. And no, sadly, it’s not a hallucination. I’m pretty sure it’s going to end badly, but then a darkly gorgeous, terrifying man steps through a portal and dissolves the lizard dudes where they stand before carrying me away. Apparently, he’s a prince with scary superpowers… and I’m his fated mate.
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ALL IS WELL THAT ENDS IN MAGIC (SUPERNATURAL MIDLIFE MYSTIQUE) (SHROUDED NATION BOOK 29) by Brenda Trim and Tia Didmon
A dark warlock. A final battle. A magical revelation. When our dark warlock proves impossible to find, we ask Aurora for help. But our investigation takes an unexpected turn when we are forced to deal with a cursed demon. As more members of our community are plagued with magical maladies, we realize the attacks are connected. And our newest foe has everything he needs to alter our world forever. Can we crush an ancient power that was forged by our ancestors, or will we bow to our new master? AmazonKU
PREGNANCY PAINS AND MYSTIC CHAINS (MYSTICAL MIDLIFE IN MAINE BOOK 16) by Brenda Trim
Whoever said “pregnancy is magical” clearly never had to deal with actual magic while pregnant. Trust me, trying to cast spells when your center of gravity has its own zip code is no picnic. But here I am, attempting to save Maine from supernatural disaster while growing three tiny demigods. Just as I was getting used to my new life of pickle-flavored ice cream and floating prenatal yoga (literally), my nemesis Lyra decides it’s the perfect time to unleash chaos. Now I’m stuck on doctor-ordered bedrest, which is as useful as an umbrella in a hurricane when you’re a witch with a penchant for trouble. While my divine baby daddy Aidon and our ragtag magical crew are trying to stop Lyra’s latest scheme, I’m left battling heartburn and trying not to turn my well-meaning visitors into toads. (Hormone-induced magic is real, folks, and it’s not pretty.) But when Lyra manages to lure me out with promises of peanut butter-dipped jalapenos and vengeance, I realize this isn’t just about my swollen ankles anymore. With more problems emerging and magic surging, I’m in a race against time, contractions, and cosmic forces I barely understand. Turns out, being a midlife, pregnant witch in the middle of a magical showdown is the ultimate multitasking challenge. Good thing I’ve got stretch marks and an attitude to prove I’m up for it. Watch out, Lyra. This magical mama is about to show you why you should never underestimate a witch with pregnancy brain and a score to settle. AmazonKU
WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY (VALLEYWOOD SERIES BOOK) by EE Silver
VS note: MM PNR.
If the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results, then Jax is off his rocker. Jax knows needs to get out of Valleywood before it’s too late to salvage what’s left of his heart from the clutches of his DILF boss. He’s given Johannes Norn more than enough chances, and he’s finally accepted that he’s wasting his time and energy on a man who is a little too chicken to go for what they both clearly want. Being so close to the one he wants is driving him crazy. But when his last day in town gets stuck on repeat, day after day, morning after morning, Jax can’t help but wonder if he’s lost his mind along with his heart. After all, it’s not like there’s a rogue god out there, controlling time and forcing the two of them to face each other and what they’re passing up, right? Window of Opportunity is part of the Valleywood Multi-author series. In Valleywood, time is subjective, magic is eternal, and true love is the most powerful force of all. AmazonKU
CURSE OF BLOOD AND WINE (CURSED HEARTS OF EGYPT bOOK tHREE) by Shelly Shoemaker
Rafa: She is always dancing in the moonlight as I watch her. Stalking her like prey until one night I wasn’t there. I found her broken in the sand rushing to the only souls that could help her. The blood of her enemies will make the sweetest wine. Now they will find out why, I, Shezmu is feared among the Gods. Roanna: He is always there in the shadows, watching me. His eyes igniting a burning passion inside only he can tame. Then one night, it was extinguished by darkness. Into the waking world, my nightmare became reality, broken beyond words. A promise made in blood by a God to find those who wronged me. There is only one problem, there is a curse at play and they are the ones behind it. AmazonKU
ONE NIGHT WITH HER DEMON BODYGUARD (TOOTHSOME MONSTER ROMANCE BOOK FIVE) by Jilli Waters
One ukulele pop star. One demon bodyguard. Only one bed. I return to my hometown after trying to make a new life for myself. I’ve with gig to perform my viral ukulele song at the summer solstice. What I don’t count on is my ex-boyfriend and my new rabid fans invading my privacy. Enter Sheriff Draugr. My new demon bodyguard. Nothing like the guys I used to date. And did I mention he’s tall, protective, and his tail wags with excitement? Literally—his red demon tail. What’s a girl to do when her demon bodyguard is at every turn, growling at any man who comes near me? Amazon
QUEEN OF MERCY (QUEENS OF FATE TRILOGY BOOK THREE) by Natania Barron
“The first born of Arthur will bring his end.” When the high priestess Vyvian du Lac dies, Morgen le Fay—acolyte to the priestess, midwife to queens, apprentice to Merlin—is left mysteriously bereft of magic. She finds herself transported to the wild, ancient forest of Brocéliande, which she must cross—and survive—to save Carelon from disaster. And death itself, it seems, is close on her heels. Morgen’s daughter Llachlyn, her cousin Sir Galahad and their friend, the squire Percival, share a vision of the mysterious graal. Mawra—Arthur’s jealous, spiteful queen, with ambitions on the graal of her own—threatens to send Llachlyn to a nunnery, but with Galahad’s help she and Percival escape north to her cousin Sir Gawain’s home. Gawain and Hwyfar, who have spent ten peaceful years away from court in a forbidden marriage, are now swept back into the secrets, lies and politics of Carelon. Merlin’s darkest prophecy looms, the Council of Nine – Morgen’s secret council of sorceresses – is broken, and the battle for Arthur’s legacy has just begun.
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LABOR OF LOVE: MPREG CHARITY ANTHOLOGY by Various
Labor of Love is an MPREG charity anthology from some of your favorite MM authors! It features new, exclusive stories from Kiki Clark, Vinni George, Margaret Couplet, Sam Taylor, JP Sayle, Toby Wise, Lisa Oliver, Crea Reitan, Rye Cox, Jena Wade, Anna Wineheart, Kota Quinn, Piper Scott, Layla Dorine, Megs Pritchard, Alice La Roux, Kiernan Kelly, Allie W. Scott, Morgan Elektra, Anna Sparrows, Ashlynn Mills, Grae Bryan, Kerry Kilpatrick, Minerva Howe, and Michelle Frost! All proceeds will be donated to Planned Parenthood! Amazon
LADY OF CINDERS (KINGDOM OF SHADOW AND RUIN) by Alaya Wells
Bound by a love that defies reason and a curse that defies salvation, I must navigate a kingdom of secrets before the man I can’t live without is lost forever. I’d never aspired to be a queen. Or to fall for a king shrouded in mystery. Merrick’s the golden ruler of daylight, and Lorant, his bodyguard, is the dangerous, scarred shadow of night. Two men bound by a curse that has tormented Evergorne Court for generations. Some say I’m their salvation. But I’ve been lied to, manipulated, and my trust has been shattered. I should run from this cursed kingdom and never return. Instead, I find myself standing beside Merrick during the day, clawing for answers to a riddle no one is able to speak aloud. And my nights honing my magical abilities with Lorant. With Merrick’s thirtieth birthday only weeks away, the curse tightens its hold, threatening his life and forcing me deeper into a world of betrayal, power, and fractured love. To break the curse, I must navigate fragile alliances in a court divided by secrets, uncover a treacherous past, and face an enemy determined to kill me. Choosing between Merrick and Lorant is not only impossible, it’s forbidden. But what if I don’t have to choose at all? AmazonKU
THE GIRL WHO FELL THROUGH TIME (TO FALL THROUGH TIME BOOK ONE) by Katherine Macdonald
Selene Duskbriar is like any other young noblewoman—elegant, pampered, and wholly unprepared for betrayal. But when her ambitious husband steals her birthright, sparks a war, and ultimately causes her death, Selene’s life takes an unexpected turn. Sent back in time to the day of her engagement, she seizes her second chance to rewrite her fate. In a desperate move, Selene marries Lord Dorian Nightbloom, a kind but unassuming lord, and flees to his quiet country estate, determined to hide from the schemes of her former husband, Duke Drakefell. Surrounded by Dorian’s gentle nature and the loyal warmth of his household, Selene’s heart begins to open in ways she never expected, drawing her toward a new life—and love—that she never knew she could want. However, Duke Drakefell hasn’t forgotten his plans, and with her unique knowledge of the future, Selene may be the only one who can thwart his deadly ambitions. But will love and courage be enough to stop a war—and can she finally become the heroine of her own story? AmazonKU
THE LONGING (MONSTERS OF THE YEAVERING BOOK ONE) by Hattie Jacks
One monstrous moment…and I fall for the dragon shifter…literally – Alice: Falling through a portal to the realm of the Yeavering was not in my life plan, but neither was being chased by my aunt with a gun. Falling straight into the arms of a dragon shifter wasn’t on the cards either…but here we are. The Lambton Wyrm is the most dangerous, most feral of all the monsters in the Yeavering and he has decided I belong to him. Which, as he has no idea what I am, or what to do with me, is not ideal. Neither is the curse binding him, the one which says I am his fated mate, and the only way he gets to stay alive is if he breeds with me…As if my day could get any worse…I have to teach the Lambton Wyrm all about mating, without being accidentally eaten by the big growly grump, regardless of how desirable he might be with his chiselled good looks and abs for days…Looks like things are about to get interesting. Fenrother: I did not ask for a fated mate, the Yeavering gave one to me.And this one is my mortal enemy, a human. She is not like me. Her anatomy is wrong and she smells…clean. But she is the key to unlocking my curse. So I strip her of all weapons, including the strange holster on her chest and wait. Providing we share a bed, she will be mated and my curse lifted. Or at least that is what I was taught by my books. So when the human tells me it is not so, why should I believe her? No matter how good she smells, humans have killed Wyrms for centuries. I cannot give in to the way my heart flips in my chest whenever she is near. Until the day I discover exactly what mating is. AmazonKU
THE DRAGON NEXT DOOR (FIREBORN) by Vanessa Ricci-Thode
VS Note: “Sapphic Ace Romantasy”.
Tollar’s got a stolen dragon egg, and that’s the least of her problems. Tollar is a hero for hire who just wants to deliver a stolen dragon egg to its kin and get on with her next adventure. But when the dragon hatches, imprints on her, and refuses to leave, Tollar enlists her pyromancer best friend and neighbour, Beenala, to help keep the dragon alive. Tollar’s chaotic life exacerbates Beenala’s overwhelming anxiety, and being stuck at home leaves Tollar feeling stifled and unwanted. To make matters worse, in order to hide an entire dragon from local and foreign hostile factions, Tollar must risk exposing the truth behind her unprecedented power as an aquamancer and face being chased out of the only home she’s ever known. When Draminedes, perhaps the worst spy in the world, lets slip that the people Tollar stole the dragon egg from are much worse than she thought, Tollar and Beenala realize their home is in danger. Now Tollar needs to stop making herself the outsider and Beenala needs to find some courage so they can team up with this unlikely ally to save everything they love, including each other.
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OCEAN ORIGINS (OCEAN APOTHECARY SERIES BOOK THREE) by Amanda Casey
An ancient rivalry. A broken inheritance. Will they find the darkest star in the sea, or will its origin remain lost to the ocean forever? Selia inherits a crystal from Isis called the star of the sea. But her inheritance is not whole. The crystal was fragmented long ago by the sea goddess, Amphitrite. To unlock the secrets of her inheritance, she must find the Temple of the Three Origins. After failing to save her friend from the past, Amy reunites with her mother. But all is not well with Amphitrite’s Ocean Apothecary. In order to retrieve her precious starlit corals, they must find Poseidon’s Crown. The mother daughter duo pair up with Poseidon’s storm dragon sons to navigate the treacherous waters of the ocean. As Selia and Damien work to track down the remaining fragments of the crystal, Amy and her mother battle the high seas as ancient rivalries cause the dragons’ tempers to flare. A dark truth about the crystal surfaces, which could decide the fate of the sea. Will Selia’s inheritance destroy the Abyss, or could it reveal Isis’s true identity? AmazonKU
THE UNSEELIE EXILE (WEB OF SHADOWS BOOK ONE) by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
VS Note: The author has also done what she calls the “floof version” of the book, taking out all mention of spiders and replacing them with words like floof and bunny etc. Both versions are available on Amazon.
Ava Cole thought rock bottom was losing her mother and being cast out by her father on the same cruel day. Until she followed enchanted lights into the midnight woods—and walked straight into the claws of the Unseelie. Now she’s trapped in a prison between realms. Her captor? Serrik—a devastatingly powerful fae outcast with vengeance burning in his veins and eternity to make her suffer. Cold. Merciless. Intoxicating. His touch sears her blood. His golden eyes haunt her dreams. And with each forbidden lesson, each impossible task, Ava finds herself craving the very being who plans to use her as a weapon of magical destruction. In this twisted realm of exiled fae who hunger for her blood and power, Ava’s greatest battle isn’t the magic she must unleash—it’s the treacherous desire threatening to consume her soul. Because in Serrik’s deadly web of shadows, the line between enemy and lover vanishes like mist. But through all the twisting mirrors and illusions, one thing becomes clear—She can trust no one but herself. AmazonKU
A CLAIM OF FORTUNE (SHIFTER CITY FATED MATES BOOK THREE) by Jaymin Eve
Not only did I not avoid fate, I actively taunted it, and now we’re all in trouble. I spent my life running only to find out that what I ran from was the one thing I needed to survive: my pack. A perfect quintet. That was until an unexpected dragon shifter crashed into my world and changed the dynamics. Now I’m irrevocably tied to Talon, a fifth alpha, and one who’s under the control of a power hungry and evil shifter. A shifter who wants to destroy the cities and return us to a single alpha rule. My instincts tell me that Talon belongs in my pack with Hunter, Slade, Kellan, and Finley, but the hurdles we must overcome feel unsurmountable. Especially with tainted magic breathing down our necks, and betrayal around every corner. It’s a race for survival. Not only for our pack, but the entire shifter world. But I know we’re strong enough. We have no other choice. AmazonKU
BAKING FOR HIS OMEGA: MM SHIFTER MPREG ROMANCE (OMEGAS OF OLIVER CREEK BOOK 13) by Lorelai M Hart
In the short time since I moved to Oliver Creek, I haven’t met a lot of single omegas. But the town is growing quickly, and I hold a hope that perhaps Fate will send my mate to me one day. But in the meantime, I was willing to take what joy I could from my new business, a bakery started by someone else who had left town to join family many miles away. Things were going well, but I had to watch my pennies if I wanted to keep growing. And that meant making most of my own deliveries. Smash cakes are one of my favorite things to bake. I always create a cake for the parents and their party guests, too, but presenting the first cake to a new person, often the first pastry of any kind, held a special significance. I juggle the two boxes in order to ring the bell of a home at the edge of town, and who should open it but my mate. My omega. My fated. But when he opens it wider, I see the little boy clinging to his leg. My mate belongs to another. It may not be his fated, but they have a family nonetheless. Maybe it’s time to move away and avoid seeing this sweet, beautiful omega with another man. AmazonKU
A DEAD END WEDDING: TIGER’S EYE MYSTERIES by Alyssa Day
HERE COMES THE BRIDE … maybe? When private investigator and tiger shapeshifter Jack Shepherd is about to marry the love of his life in Dead End, the quirkiest town in Florida, the last thing he wants to deal with is more games from a Fae queen. But with Jack’s fiancee, pawnshop owner Tess Callahan, and all their family and friends, they have to succeed in a series of challenges to win the right to continue as a town—or abandon Dead End forever! The Dead Enders must prove themselves in Courage, Alliance, Wisdom, Compassion, and Beauty before the deadline … which just happens to be the date of the wedding. Plus, there’s the little mystery of the swamp troll who came to town …The wedding of the century may be on hold until Jack and Tess can navigate the challenges and win their happily ever after. (Did we mention the bungee cord?)
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DEMIGODS LEGACY – THE PRIMORDIAL RIFT (GODS OF CHAOS BOOK ONE) by Kiera Legend
Deadly Gods are stirring. The veil between worlds is ripping. And a powerful Demigoddess will be swept by the storm. When Hades surprised Melany with a trip to the Underworld, she never expected to find a full-blown disaster. A little mess, sure. A much-needed Cerberus cuddle, of course. Not an unraveling realm and a Goddess on the verge of losing her mind. As violent shockwaves shake the Earth and the Underworld alike, Melany encounters a mystery older than any legend. The tremors are not just seismic energy, they bring a cryptic, jackal-headed being with powers she’s never seen… and an ancient, evil force that Melany, Hades, and even her old friends in the Demigods Academy might not be able to survive. The reign of chaos has only just begun…Demigods Legacy: The Primordial Rift is the first book in the Gods of Chaos series, an epic adventure that explores the forgotten pantheons, where ancient magic awakens, myths collide, and friendship holds the power to reshape worlds. AmazonKU
THE SALT WATER CURSE by Avina St Graves
A woman escaping her past…Kristy Gallagher has slayed a monster before. When she could no longer live with her husband’s abuse, she plunged a knife into his neck. Then, she fled his family’s criminal empire—changing her name and traveling to the far reaches of the world, before finding her safe haven in Bali. She’s used to looking over her shoulder but nothing could prepare her for the monster that lurks beyond the shore. Sharp claws, grasping tentacles—Krakens are real, and their King has decided she’s to be his bride. A monster trying to end a curse…Ordus is King of the Dead Lands, the last Kraken of his bloodline, and the final hope to break a terrible curse that plagues his lands. He must find his destined bride, his soul mate, and marry her to save his kingdom. His fated mate shouldn’t be a human, but something about her calls to him like no other creature ever has. He drags her to his island, kicking and screaming, begging to be returned to the mainland. Ordus must convince her he’s not a monster to be feared, but her soul mate who will protect her from anything and anyone who means her harm. Including his own people. A dark and delicious tale about what makes a monster—THE SALTWATER CURSE is inspired by the Hades/Persephone myth. Only with a lot more tentacles. AmazonKU
HALLOWED TREE: THE SECRETS OF WILLOWHOPE III by Sammi Cee
VS note: MM PNR.
Hello. Nice to meet you. I’m Buck, and I haunt the manor in the small town of Willowhope. My mentor, Harry, takes this afterlife stuff way more seriously than I do, but as his protégé, I’m learning all I can from the distinguished, grumpy older man. Maybe along the way, I can get him to chill out—take off his suit vest, loosen his tie, and live a little. Ha! I said live. Yeah, we’re both dead. The live folks around here usually get to have all the fun adventures because Harry’s super-protective of me and won’t let me get caught up in any paranormal activities. Which…I mentioned we’re ghosts, right?
This time, he can’t stop me. The old oak tree in the yard is like, haunted or something, but the mystics or witches or whatever the heck they are can’t handle this one! It’s gonna be up to me and Harry to go where spirits shouldn’t tread. Ohhhh, spooky. How freaking cool is that? Anyway, back to Harry. I thought my chance at love was buried with me, but if we survive the mystery of the tree and I get my way, my HEA will last an eternity. AmazonKU
CARNELIAN DRAGONS – SARD (7 VIRGIN BRIDES FOR 7 WEREDRAGON BILLIONAIRES) by Starla Night
Snowed In With Her Hot Dragon Shifter Ex…Julie gave herself to a gorgeous dragon shifter she trusted completely. Only his powerful hands ever touched her innocent body. Only his red gemstone eyes ever saw beneath her clothes. Their one night together fulfilled her wildest dreams and made her believe true love lasts forever. The next morning, he broke up with her to marry someone else. Now, almost two years later, he’s turned up again on her doorstep. She tried to slam the door in his face, but he pushed his way in and pressed her against the wall. “I accept your declaration of love,” he told her arrogantly. “I’ve come to claim you for my own.” “Never!” she replied. Right then, from her upstairs nursery, came her secret baby’s cry…And His Secret Baby!
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BLACK SALT QUEEN (LETTERS FROM MYANARA BOOK ONE) by Samantha Bansil
There can be no victory without betrayal. Hara Duja Gatdula, queen of the island nation of Maynara, holds the divine power to move the earth. But her strength is failing and the line of succession gives her little comfort. Her heir, Laya, is a danger—a petty and passionate princess who wields the enormous power of the skies with fickle indifference. Circling the throne is Imeria Kulaw—the matriarch of a traitorous rival family who wields recklessly enhanced powers of her own—with designs to secure a high-ranking position for her son and claim the crown for her family. Each woman has a secret weakness—a lover, a heartbreak, a lie. But each is willing to pay the steepest price to bring down her rivals once and for all. Filled with passion, romance, betrayal, and divine magic, Black Salt Queen journeys to a gorgeous precolonial island nation where women—and secrets—reign.
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RINGS AND RUMOURS (SEASPRAY ISLE WITCH MYSTERIES BOOK ONE) by Mara Webb
A killer has come to Isle, and suddenly the grand reopening of Tilly Hudgins’ family hotel has gone from celebration to crime scene. Tilly Hudgins has poured her heart and soul into restoring her family’s historic beachfront hotel. With her sassy familiar, Smudge, offering commentary at every turn, and her well-meaning but meddlesome Aunt Pearl “helping” in her own chaotic way, Tilly’s grand reopening weekend should be perfect. That is, until a local real estate developer turns up face-down on the hotel’s lawn—very much dead and very much on Tilly’s property. With the local paper pinning her as suspect number one, reservations canceling faster than she can say “I’m innocent,” and a magical community watching her every move, Tilly must unravel a web of island secrets before her dream business goes under and she trades her ocean view for prison bars. Who knew reopening a hotel would be murder? AmazonKU AB
SHIFTING NATURE (SHAPESHIFTER BOOK EIGHT) by Jae
Faith and Tala’s fake relationship turns real, but can their love survive the secrets they’ve been keeping? Find out in the gripping conclusion to Jae’s paranormal lesbian romance. After a carefully staged fake relationship brought them together, fox-shifter Tala and human Faith are no longer enemies. Now they’re allies working toward peace between their species, and they tell themselves that’s all they are. But Faith can’t help thinking Tala’s interactions with her six-year-old daughter are the cutest thing ever, and Tala’s fox seems to have already chosen Faith as her mate. Pretending to be a couple grows more complicated when a kiss for the paparazzi ignites sparks that feel anything but fake. But when an anonymous letter reveals a dark secret from Tala’s past, the old distrust creeps in again. Tala and Faith must decide: Can they risk everything to embrace the shifting nature of their relationship, or will fears and betrayals tear them apart for good?
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THE GOD AND THE GUMIHO (FATE’S THREAD BOOK ONE) by Sophie Kim
VS note: A gumiho is a nine tailed fox from Korean folklore.
Kim Hani has retired from a life of devouring souls. She is, simply put, too full. Once known as the infamous Scarlet Fox, she now spends her days working in a coffee shop and annoying a particularly irritating, if unfairly handsome, trickster god as often as she can. That god is Seokga the Fallen. Exiled from the heavenly kingdom of Okhwang, he now begrudgingly resides in the mortal realm, working toward his redemption and suffering through his interactions with the particularly infuriating, if sneakily charming, gumiho barista at his favorite café. But when a powerful demon escapes from the underworld and threatens to end all of humanity, Okhwang’s emperor offers Seokga an enticing bargain: Kill this rogue creature, as well as the legendary and elusive Scarlet Fox, and he will be reinstated as a god. Hani, however, has no intention of being caught. Seokga might be a trickster god, but she has a trick of her own that he’ll never see coming: teaming up. As Seokga’s assistant, Hani will undermine and sabotage his investigation right under his overly pointy nose. Sure, she’ll help him kill the demon, but she certainly won’t allow him to uncover her secret identity while they’re at it. As the bickering partners track their case down a path of mayhem and violence, the god and the gumiho find themselves inescapably drawn to each other. But will the unlikely couple stand together to prevent the apocalypse, or will they let their secrets tear them—and the world—apart?
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HEARTS ACROSS TIME (LOVE TRANSCENDS TIME: TIME TRAVEL ROMANCE TALES BOOK ONE) by Nellie Steele
When Captain Ben Turner, a loyal soldier in General Washington’s army, is catapulted from the chaos of the Revolutionary War into the year 2025, he finds himself thrust into a world of baffling technology, dizzying speed, and one extraordinary woman. Dr. Abigail Thorne, a confident and compassionate ER doctor, is determined to help Ben navigate this strange new reality—even as their undeniable connection challenges everything she believes about time, love, and fate. As Ben and Abigail’s bond deepens, so does the weight of the impossible choice before them. Can their love survive the barriers of time? Or will Ben’s duty to the past force him to leave the one woman who has captured his heart forever? AmazonKU
CLAIMED: A SAVAGE ALPHA SHIFTERS ROMANCE by DD Prince
Greyson Blackwood has been looking forward to the day he’d meet the woman designed by Fate to be his forever. But when that scent slams into him and he realizes it’s coming from the woman who not only tried to murder Tyson Savage but that she also poisoned several of his pack’s alphas, is he ready to reject the notion of forever with her? Not a chance. Grey knows there are reasons why. He soon finds out that the alpha who’s been pulling her strings needs to be stopped. It’s also time for Grey to come into the magic that’s been waiting to infuse his system, making him a powerful warlock in addition to being one of the legendary council alphas of Arcana Falls. Come back to Arcana Falls for book four of the Savage Alpha Shifters series, about the seven ruling alpha wolf shifters who identify their fated mate and hunt, claim, bite, knot, and purr for them. Content warning: This heroine has suffered a lot of abuse in the past. AmazonKU
GARGOYLE SENTINEL: MM MPREG MONSTER ROMANCE (SHADOW SLAYERS BOOK THREE) by M M Wilde
A kidnapped Nephilim and the Slayer destined to rescue him. But when betrayal from a shocking source threatens their unborn child, can any of them be saved? Malachi has been assigned as a Sentinel to the Rocky Mountain lair when Archangel Michael summons him to Aspen. The shadow gargoyles have kidnapped a high-level Nephilim, and he’s being held for ransom. In a disturbing twist, the relic the rogues demand is one of the most powerful and can’t be surrendered at any cost, not even for an elite Nephilim. Working as a ski instructor in Aspen isn’t Danny’s dream job, but he’s willing to do anything to get away from his family. His ridiculously wealthy parents consider him an embarrassing disappointment, and relocating to a party town seems like a reasonable plan. However, getting drugged by a creepy weirdo at his favorite gay bar wasn’t on his playlist. The stakes have never been higher, and the Slayers must fight harder than ever. They are so close to destroying the rogues, but will it be in time to save Malachi’s new family? AmazonKU
UNBOUND (CONFLUENCE ACADEMY BOOK ONE) by Penelope Bloom
Nineteen-year-old Nessa Thorne expects death when she volunteers for Empire’s selection. Instead, she’s thrust into Confluence Academy, where students harness elemental magic and bond powerful beasts—from wolves to ancient dragons—forging themselves into the Empire’s most lethal weapons. Students are branded by affinity: water, air, earth, or fire. But Nessa’s mark is different. A silver spiral—the mark of an unbound. It’s a power so dangerous her kind were hunted to extinction centuries ago—or so the Empire claims. To survive, she must hide what she is in a castle that reeks of blood, where students kill each other for advantage and failing to tether an elemental means death. Nessa’s greatest threat may be the only other volunteer—Raith Hollow, a powerful fire affinity whose scorching gaze follows her every move and whose secrets could topple kingdoms. Alliances are forged in blood, enemies circle like vultures, and forbidden desires close in. Death once seemed like release from her tragic past. Now it’s not an option. She’ll embrace her terrible potential or watch everything she’s fought for burn. At Confluence Academy, students leave as weapons… or they don’t leave at all. AmazonKU
THE SCARLET WITCH (THE COVEN: VAMPIRE MAGIC BOOK THREE) by Chandelle LaVaun
Only magic can save us from this nightmare…Everest is my soulmate. Yet somehow knowing this feels worse. Because now I know this isn’t some silly little teenage-puppy-love crush, I know my feelings for someone I barely know are very, very real. Because now I know this love I feel…he feels it too. But mostly because every second he lingers in Avolire with Sweyn playing this espionage game is sending me free-falling towards a nervous breakdown. I need him here with me, with The Coven. Where we can protect him and fight by his side openly. I need to break the chains that bind him to her side and free him of his darkness once and for all. He’s walked within the shadows of this world for centuries, it’s time he steps into the light. And I have every intention of being the one that makes this happen. Nothing is going to stop me from saving him…not even him. AmazonKU
QUINTESSENCE: ELEMENTALS CHALLENGEBOOK FIVE by Claire Davon
Tremors and distant screams rattle Eliane awake in the dead of night, but they aren’t coming from the ground. They’re rumbling through her mind, triggering the supernatural connection between her and her best friend, Joao. A connection they’ve shared since they journeyed to Argentina as children—and came away with something that makes them more than human. Joao knows something disturbing has awakened his and Eliane’s naguals—mysterious symbiotes they each carry inside them. One of the four Elementals has suffered defeat in their initial Challenge against their Demonos counterpart. When an Elemental is defeated, all four must fight in final Challenge. A battle in which he and Eliane have some part to play. Joao’s first instinct, to protect Eliane at all costs, wars with their mutual promise to resist the attraction between them, at least while the symbiotes’ power is untapped. But as attacks escalate, they begin to understand this Challenge isn’t about who will have the power of life or death over mankind. Defeat will spell total destruction of all humanity, and time is running out on Joao and Eliane’s one chance at forever. Amazon
COSMIC LOVE AT THE MULTIVERSE HAIR SALON by Annie Mare
VS note: FF.
Tressa Fay Robeson has never been shy, which is how she’s made a name for herself as an in-demand hairstylist and social media star. So she can admit that spending her days at her hair salon and her nights with her tight-knit group of friends (and one grumpy cat) is not the kind of exciting life she’d hoped for. When a misdirected text from a stranger leads to a flirty exchange, she surprises herself by suggesting an impulsive meetup. But the woman, Meryl, never shows. Tressa Fay brushes it off—until Meryl’s sister and friend show up at the salon demanding to know what’s going on. Because, you see, there’s no way Meryl could have texted her. Meryl has been missing for a month. Tressa Fay and her tight-knit group of friends soon discover they aren’t dealing with a catfish, but a temporal paradox. As they come to terms with the idea of parallel universes, they realize how many times their paths have crossed like this before. But even as they understand the multiverse more and more, nothing keeps Meryl from vanishing. As it draws closer to the moment of Meryl’s disappearance, there’s only one question left: Have they done enough to change the outcome, or have they done so much that none of them will make it past that fateful day in September?
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FLIGHT OF FATE (WINGS OF INK BOOK FOUR) by Angelina J Steffort
“Step away from that crow if you value your life.” Not a threat, but a promise. I will happily tear them to ribbons if they dare get in my way. Prisons come in many forms. This one is made of feathers and devastation. Surviving the battle was only the first test. Now, Ayna must break free from the gods’ latest punishment while the enemy regroups, striking where it hurts most. But steel and magic won’t be enough this time. To stand a chance, she must forge risky alliances and rise stronger than before—because the fate of two kingdoms rests on her shoulders. Something dark is stirring in Tavras, and not even divine favor may be enough to stop it. AmazonKU
WICKED WITCH OF THE WOLF: THE SMOKETHORN PARANORMALS SERIES BOOK THREE by C P Rider
“One thing, though. What was the last straw that made Maya file for divorce?” “She told me Desmond said he was going to kill her.” Betty Lennox, earth witch and paranormal investigator, has a whole slew of problems. Her magic is as finicky as a jackrabbit in the desert; the local werewolf alpha lurks around every corner, giving her death threats; and a certain sexy werewolf isn’t returning her calls. What’s a witch to do? Focus on work. Betty is hired to investigate a one-eighty personality change in a woman who was going to divorce her husband but suddenly loves him again. That’s suspicious by itself, but the fact that he’s a member of the local coven puts Betty on high alert. With her team of allies—Ida, her BFF and a retired necromancer; Fennel, a magical cat, and Cecil, a homicidal garden gnome with a penchant for explosives—Betty digs deeper into the case and quickly realizes this deadly plan goes far beyond Maya’s marriage. She finds herself facing off with witches, shifters, and dark, arcane magic. The good news? Betty finds unexpected new allies to join her crew and help her solve the case. The bad news? Some of them start disappearing. It’s up to Betty and her unreliable magic to find her friends, protect her client, and save Smokethorn as something wicked this way comes…For fans of urban fantasy with a side of slow-burn romance. AmazonKU
THE TALES OF ARCANA FORTUNE by Hafsa A Jawad
Young healer Serena Rose has always dreamed of fairytales, but the chances of finding true love living alone in the a cottage by the wood are… slim. Instead, she spends her days chasing down mischievous woodland critters, brewing tonics, and taking care of her family’s ancient records of fairytales, many of which have been outlawed in the kingdom of Lumina where she resides. However her quiet life is upended when she is approached by a dark haired stranger searching for a book in her family’s collection, The Tales of Arcana Fortune. In between searching for more information on the book, and fighting their budding attraction, they accidentally free a malicious immortal sealed with an ancient spell. Cursed to be trapped in a different fairytale each night, Serena must find a way through her trials all the while trying not to lose her life, her freedom, and her heart. AmazonKU
CRUELER MERCIES by Maren Chase
VS Note: FF.
“Vita’s rage overflowed until she was prepared to drown in it, and she knew that she would never again dam this anger to please another.” After nine years as the people’s beloved princess in the sun-soaked Kingdom of Carca, Vita witnesses the execution of her mother by her father’s hand. Forced into exile, Vita fades into obscurity with her only friends—the crows that visit her window. Eleven years later, Vita is given a choice: marry an enemy general, granting him legitimacy to take the throne, or die as the forgotten princess. With time running out, Vita meets Soline, an intriguing lady-in-waiting who introduces her to the powerful-but-unstable magic of alchemy. If Vita and Soline can learn to control it—and the undeniable spark between them—they could burn the world of men to the ground.
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SILVERPROOF DAMSEL (URBAN FANTASY ROMANCE SERIES BOOK TWO) by Amelia Hutchins
Rhys Van Helsing rejected Remington in front of an entire assembly of immortals. He left shattered pieces of the headstrong, proud girl she’d once been. Pregnant and left destitute of funds, she’s kept her head up, ignoring the enigmatic male who vowed to destroy her. Remington refused to cower or kneel on the floor at Rhys’ feet. She’s been on her own for months. It was going well until an order of knights rolled into town, seeking to capture Remington for the child she carries. Rhys and Remington will have to figure out how to protect the child they created together or die trying. Will they be able to forget the past? Or will they perish beneath the forces hellbent on destroying them?
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A CITY OF SWORDS AND FANGS (A SPIRIT MAGE’S JOURNEY BOOK TWO) by BR Kingsolver
“In my world, keeping my head on my shoulders has always required paying attention to what goes on around me. I’ve seen chaos, and I’ve seen evil…” In Zurich—the wealthy, peaceful city where I plan to attend university—I walk into a war zone. Vampires, werewolves, Knights Magica, and the Mage Guild battle for supremacy. Apprenticed to a man considered the greatest living mage, I have a lot to learn—if I survive. “Balance is messy. Freedom is messy. People and their social constructs aren’t always pretty.” A dark, character-driven urban fantasy where magic is power, alliances are fragile, and survival means walking the line between order and chaos. AmazonKU
SAVAGE GAMES (ALPHA GAMES BOOK TWO) by Reece Barden
A rogue with nowhere else to go, Wyatt’s made it through to the next round of the notorious Alpha Games, a brutal competition where the fiercest wolf shifters compete to win a pack of their own. Not here to make friends, Wyatt has his eyes firmly on the prize, despite nobody wanting to see a rogue like him win. Naomi’s got plans. Win a pack. Save her sister from an alpha who wants to make her pay for the death of his brother. None of those plans involve finding her fated mate, and they definitely don’t include him turning out to be a dark and brooding rogue on a mission to get himself a place to call home. She shouldn’t get distracted. Her sister’s life is on the line. She needs to do whatever it takes to make sure she takes top spot. And yet… try as she might, she can’t stay away.
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THE LURE OF THEIR GRAVES: BOOK TWO OF THE CURSED CROWN SERIES (CURSED CROWN DUOLOGY BOOK TWO) by Laura R Samotin
VS note: MM.
Dimitri Abramovich may have won back the throne of Novo-Svitsevo, but even after defeating his former husband, the usurper Alexey Balakin, he seems no closer to securing lasting peace for his people. Enemies are closing in on all sides, and pressure is mounting for Dimitri to play the one card he has left in a bid for stability—offering his hand in marriage for a second time. But Dimitri is still healing from the tragedies of the war, his return to the throne, and Alexey’s years of torment. Vasily Sokolov is the only person with whom he feels safe, and giving up the comfort of their budding relationship feels unfathomable, even if it’s the only way to sever the alliances being formed among the countries surrounding Novo-Svitsevo. So as Dimitri and Vasily reckon with political treachery, the lasting consequences of Dimitri’s resurrection, and the sinister legacy of Alexey’s use of the Holy Science, they must also work to understand what it means to love each other even as they prepare to let each other go—which might prove the most difficult of all.
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A CRACK IN THE STONE: A FOLLOWED BY FROST SHORT STORY by Charlie N Holmberg
Death has shepherded souls for millennia. Once, he spared a woman cursed to be as cold as her heart. It saved her, but took its toll on him. When he meets another—a priestess of death who sees beyond his mask—will he risk it all again? Amazon
THE INDOMITABLE LIVES OF TUESDAY WEST: A MIDDLE FALLS TIME TRAVEL STORY by Shawn Inmon
Tuesday West had a charmed life—until a tragic accident changes everything. In an instant, Tuesday’s life is altered when she is left paralyzed from the waist down. What should be a crushing blow, however, does not break her spirit. Living in the enchanting town of Middle Falls, Oregon—where second chances are not just a possibility but a promise—Tuesday discovers she is uniquely equipped to face every challenge. With an unending supply of determination, she refuses to let her accident define her. In a town where time is as fluid as fate itself, Tuesday has a rare opportunity to rewrite her story. If she knows her future, can she change it? The Indomitable Lives of Tuesday West is a profound exploration of disability, acceptance, and the endless possibilities hidden in second chances. This is book twenty-two in The Middle Falls Time Travel Series, where time, love, and destiny are forever shifting. Like all Middle Falls books, it can be read as a standalone novel, or as part of the ongoing series. AmazonKU
WEDNESDAY: A DARK MONSTER ROMANCE NOVELLA (DAYS OF THE WEEK BOOK THREE) by Adrian Blue
When Carmen takes a night security job at Oakwood Cemetery, she’s desperate enough to overlook the warnings about previous guards who left without notice. The position comes with housing—a small cottage on the grounds—and after weeks of living in her car, she can’t afford to be picky. But on her first patrol, she discovers the cemetery harbors something ancient and hungry, something that feeds on the dead. Now Carmen faces an impossible choice: flee and return to homelessness, or accept a dark bargain that will change her forever. Please See Inside [book] for Content Warnings AmazonKU
CHAINED (THRALL BOOK FIVE) by K A Riley
VS Note: From the blurb for book one: “Thrall is based on the fairy tale Cinderella, the first in a new Dystopian Romance series by the author of Recruitment and The Cure.”
JINN (MYSTIC GUARDIANS BOOK FOUR) by Rinda ElliottUntil he joined Protective Solutions and made true friends, Finn Kelly had avoided relationships of any kind, even in his love life. But now, he wants something more. When he’s assigned to protect the world-famous lead singer of Back to Chaos, it doesn’t take him long to realize Ajax may be the soulmate he’s seeking. The problem? The singer’s career, the fame Finn doesn’t want to ruin. Ajax Craig loves the career he’s built, but the need to create something new leads him to take a solo sabbatical, much to the dismay of his band. He thinks he just needs a bodyguard to protect him from overzealous fans, but soon he learns that his life is in danger. And though he’s always written songs about the monsters he sees, he never expected this new hire to be one. Something is immediately different with his jinn bodyguard, an unexpected and powerful attraction that swiftly grows between them. But would a magical being over three hundred years old be happy tied to a short-lived human?
AmazonKUAfter Iris Mahajan is given more responsibilities by her bosses, she’s forced to meet with the human male who both irritates and fascinates her—Antony Holbrook. She soon finds herself working with his secret spy team, learning more about what the dragon hunters have been up to. However, when one of her fellow clan members is taken, she’s partnered with Antony to find her. And despite her desire to keep things professional, it gets harder and harder to resist his charm. Antony Holbrook has spent the last two decades living in the shadows, protecting his country and trying to make up for failing his late fiancée. But after his brother, Max, finds his dragon mate, Antony realizes he wants to retire from the field and live in the light again. He even knows who he wants at his side—Iris Mahajan, the dragonwoman full of her own secrets. She’s reluctant because of her past, but Antony is determined to win her over and prove he’s a man who doesn’t want to change her. As the pair work to rescue the kidnapped dragon-shifters, Iris starts to wonder if Antony is a male she can trust with her heart. However, when it comes to a showdown with the dragon hunters, Antony is taken. Will Iris be able to find him and claim her happy ending? Or will it be too late, and she regrets never seizing her chance?
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OF SHADOW AND MOON: A DARK WHY CHOOSE ROMANTASY (MONSTERS OF TONALLI BOOK ONE) by Margot Ophelia
I was murdered. I sit up abruptly, the movement making my head spin. I’m on a hard slab in a dimly lit room, rows of bodies covered with white sheets surrounding me. A morgue. What the f—? In the divided realm of Tonalli, where five kingdoms cling to fragile alliances, I find myself in a world where darkness seeps from every corner, and secrets are more dangerous than the creatures that lurk in the Dark Forest. I am Selestina, the Shadow Reaper, the most feared assassin in Tonalli, a weapon crafted to strike from the shadows. For so long, I’ve been nothing more than a tool in someone else’s game, a puppet. But everything changes when I’m thrust into the heart of Obsidian Academy, a place teeming with powerful heirs and deadly rivalries. Here, my past begins to catch up with me in ways I never anticipated or wanted. As I navigate the academy’s classes and unravel the dark mysteries surrounding the heirs of Tonalli, I find myself inexplicably drawn to five enigmatic princes, each hiding dangerous secrets of their own. But one thing is true. I need to figure out what’s going on with this academy, these princes, and me. Before it gets me murdered, for real this time. AmazonKU
THE STOELN KINGDOM: THE QUEEN AND THE HEIRESS BOOK TWO by C C Gonzalez
VS note: FF.
Valda Aither has abdicated her claim to the throne. With Arwin taking her place as ruler and a dangerous false queen rising in their midst, Valda is forced into exile. Separated from her soulmate, Maris Era, she struggles to find a way to reclaim what’s been lost amidst the war. Maris, meanwhile, hides in the shadows, grappling with her true identity. As she embraces who she truly is, Maris must deal with the aftermath of her separation from Valda. Yet, in her dreams, the two are drawn together, their bond calling them to reunite for the good of the kingdoms. As war breaks out between the Vulcanians and the Skylians, Valda and Maris must confront their own traumas and find forgiveness within themselves if they hope to bring order to their kingdoms. Can they reclaim the life, the throne, and the future they once envisioned? Or will hatred keep them apart? AmazonKU
THE CROW GAMES: GASLAMP FANTASY ROMANCE (COVEN OF THE CROW BOOK ONE) by S L Prater
Maven is going to make the gods pay for killing her little sister. But when her desperate plan backfires, the avenging witch is captured by Death himself. Her sentence: she must compete in the Crow Games for the amusement of the divines. Those forced to participate are trapped on a train which travels through a gritty, gaslit Otherworld. Each stop is a new trial and means certain death for those who don’t make it to the next platform in time. But Maven is not the only vengeful witch on board. Soon she and her new coven of misfits hatch a greater plan: break out of the Otherworld and beat Death at his own game. Not all her allies are what they seem, however. The greatest mystery of them all is Asher, the menacing reaper who wears his secrets like a cloak. Maven shouldn’t trust a man who might be a spy for the vindictive gods, but she’s the only one his touch doesn’t harm. And the more she sees of the poet’s heart beneath his dangerous exterior, the more she suspects that Asher might be her fiercest ally … or her downfall. AmazonKU
GRUMPY BEAR’S NEW NANNY (COMPANY 417 SHIFTERS SERIES BOOK 57) by Amelia Wilson
It’s not fair! I gave up my whole life to come out west, and I was supposed to spend the rest of my life with my fiancé. Instead, I walked right in on him cheating on me and now I’m just blubbering like an idiot on the sidewalk in the rain! Oh, great. And now a hot guy is stopping and sees me looking like an idiot. FML! JOSIE – “The man is grumpy and demanding and he won’t let me lash out at him. Well, the jerk doesn’t know all that I’m going through, and he has no right to say a thing about it! Of course… um… Well, he is really attractive and… Wait. What am I thinking?” Adam is about as sexy as a man can be. He’s tall and handsome and, get this—he’s a firefighter. But he can be a jerk! I mean, I’m crying on the side of the road when he finds me. How about some sympathy, right? I don’t want a guy to tell me I need to think about the future. I know things are screwed up, why is he making me admit it? What am I going to do? Where am I going to go? Can you give me a second to cry, for Pete’s sake? And why… why in the world am I kissing him? Before either of them really know what’s happening, she’s agreed to be his nanny to show that she’s willing to take care of herself. And so, it begins. This no-nonsense, single dad, grumpy firefighter has someone to watch his daughter. And it doesn’t take long before Josie and Adam cross the line and find passion in each other’s arms. But Josie doesn’t know that he’s not just a grumpy firefighter. He’s a bear shifter. How in the world can they possibly make things work? AmazonKU
THE DARK LORD’S GUIDE TO DATING (AND OTHER WAR CRIMES) by Tiffany Hunt
Step One: Kidnap someone cute. Step Two: Force her into marriage. Step Three: Try not to get feelings. When Dark Lord Kazimir Blackrose kidnaps Lady Arabella for a forced marriage, he expects an obedient, trembling bride. What he gets is a knife to the throat and a furious woman with her own terms. He may need her heroic bloodline to achieve ultimate dominion, but she’s not about to make this easy for him. Arabella has already survived her father’s tower prison and a lifetime of being treated like property. Being abducted by the realm’s most notorious villain is just another Tuesday. If she must be married to the infuriating (and infuriatingly attractive) Dark Lord, she’ll do it on her terms: freedom within his fortress, hands strictly to himself, and complete honesty about his plans. But when his plans go awry, Kazimir faces his most terrifying challenge yet. He must actually date his own wife. Between awkward dinners, magical training sessions, and playing golf with the eyeballs of his enemies, his villainous seduction plans are failing spectacularly. As they navigate magical explosions and jealous exes, they discover a far more terrifying prospect than war or magical catastrophe: They might actually be falling for each other. AmazonKU
SAMUEL (SKY STEAD BOOK FOUR) by Fel Fern
Blake used to hunt monsters. Now he’s mated to one. After years of tracking down supernatural threats as a monster hunter, Blake never imagined he’d be falling head over heels for Samuel—a dragon shifter with a fierce heart and a dangerous past. Their bond is undeniable, but blending Blake’s old life with his new one isn’t easy, especially when the world of shifters is filled with threats even Blake isn’t prepared for. Samuel’s lived a long time without a mate, but now that Blake has entered his life, he’s not letting go. Protective and possessive of his new human, Samuel would move mountains—or set them on fire—to keep Blake safe. But when a rogue dragon starts leaving a trail of destruction, it’s clear that their lives are about to get a lot more dangerous. As the threat looms closer, Blake and Samuel must put aside their differences to survive and stand together as mates. AmazonKU
HUNTED IN THE SHADOWS (SHOT IN THE DARK SERIES BOOK TWO) by Mary Dublin and Anne Kendsley
Stay within the shadows. Never cross the water’s edge. Beware the siren’s beckon. Two months after her exile from Elysia, Sylvia is adrift in a world both strange and exhilarating. As she journeys toward Aelthorin with Jon and Cliff, every step is fraught with uncertainty, her heart torn between the home she left behind and the temptations of newfound freedom. Though she promised her mother she’d reunite with her family, Sylvia finds herself drawn deeper into a forbidden bond with Jon, their connection intensifying in the spectral plane—even though their love is doomed. Jon struggles to suppress his growing feelings for Sylvia, determined to help her obtain a powerful gemstone that could grant her the impossible–a power that might allow them to be together. Their journey takes a dangerous turn when they are forced to stop in a sleepy bayou town, where a hidden darkness waits. Jon and Cliff are forced to confront their past when old companions—fellow hunters—emerge, bringing secrets and a new, sinister mystery. The hunters’ outpost is under new control, dealing monster remains to a mysterious client, and Jon and Cliff are thrust into the deadly web. As new allies—sirens and fairies woven in an ominous partnership—emerge, Sylvia and Jon are forced to confront what they’re willing to sacrifice to defy their destinies–and what might be left of them if they fail. AmazonKU
CAGED LOVE (FATED LOVE BOOK FIVE) by Chantal Fernando
My fated mate helped murder my father. But there are two sides to every story. As I slowly get to know August, I soon realize not everything is as it seems. Is there hope for a love that started off with heartbreak? Or will we be the first ones to walk away from our fated bond? AmazonKU
DARK SHADOWS (PSYCHIC OVERISHT) by Kate Allenton
She left her past behind. But the dead never let go. Savanah Miles sees ghosts. Always has. After a childhood discovery that shattered lives and divided a town, she walked away, leaving behind the whispers, the stares, and everything that made her a target. But when a body turns up in the exact spot she once claimed to see one, the FBI shows up with questions. Questions that drag her back home. Now paired with an all-too-charming agent who believes in things he probably shouldn’t, Savanah finds herself in the middle of an investigation that feels all too personal. In a place where the dead talk and the living lie, solving the case might mean digging up more than just bones. AmazonKU
FATED TO THE DADDY DRAGON (ALPHA DRAGONS’ FATED MATES BOOK THREE) by Alicia Banks
Hired to care for his son. Tempted to touch her boss. Unprepared to fall for a dragon. Running from a past she can’t talk about, Jacy takes a desperate live-in nanny job Her only rule? Don’t get attached.
But Avery Armstrong— hot, gorgeous, and entirely off-limits—isn’t just her new boss. He’s temptation in a tailored suit… and hiding something far more dangerous than heartbreak. Jacy’s presence is electric. She soothes his son, stirs his instincts, and makes him feel alive for the first time in years. But Avery never planned to let another woman into his life. Not after losing everything. She doesn’t know he’s a dragon shifter. He doesn’t know she’s already killed to protect the ones she loves. When a deadly enemy returns with a gun and a grudge, everything explodes. Blood is spilled. And Jacy confesses to a crime no one saw coming—except the dragon shifter cop watching their every move. Now, with a rising threat in the skies and sparks flying between them, Avery must choose between keeping Jacy safe or keeping his distance. With danger behind them and a future full of fire ahead, Avery has one mission left: to claim the woman who changed everything. She came to escape. He was sworn to protect. Now, fate has bound them in fire, family, and forever. AmazonKU
TALL, DARK AND HORNY by Rochelle Paige
Adan Deville had ruled The Abyss for centuries. The powerful demon enforced his laws with an iron fist, and no one dared test him…until a delicate human wandered into his domain. Calliope Ash didn’t plan to stumble across a supernatural hotel in the middle of a storm. All she wanted was to salvage a ruined travel itinerary. Then she locked eyes with a man who made her heart forget how to beat—and discovered there was more to this world than she ever knew. Including herself. AmazonKU
THE ALPHA’S SEER by Sadie Sears
She can see everyone else’s future… except her own. And the one she’s trying to save may be the one who saves her heart. Chelsea Reed has always had the gift of seeing the future. It’s a gift—and a curse. When she foresees the deadly fate of Dr. North Fowler, a brilliant surgeon and powerful wolf shifter, she knows she must warn him. But North, a man of logic and reason, dismisses her warning, skeptical of her visions and their supernatural nature. As Chelsea’s vision begins to unfold, she watches helplessly as the man she’s trying to protect grows closer, and her feelings for him become undeniable. But there’s one thing she can’t see: her own future. And that uncertainty threatens to unravel everything she’s worked so hard to control. Despite the deepening bond between them, Chelsea is torn between her need to protect North from the danger she sees and the fear that she’s leading them both down an uncertain path. Can she change his fate? Or will her inability to see what lies ahead leave them both in the dark? AmazonKU
VAMPIRE SOLDIER by Rowan Hart
A vampire protector. A fake claim. One night that changes everything. I came to the Barrows looking for my twin. I didn’t expect to run into trouble—or rescued by a brooding dark vampire knight who tells everyone I belong to him. Malachi’s “claim” is fake, meant to scare off a stalker. But the way he kisses me that night? There’s nothing fake about it. I leave without giving him my name, convinced it was a one-time spark we’ll both forget. Until I walk into my new job at a burlesque theater… and Malachi is my boss. Working together was never part of the plan. Neither was the way he watches me like he wants more. But I’ve got my daughter to think about—and letting a vampire into our lives? That’s a risk I can’t take. Then the stalker comes back, and Malachi offers us shelter. Safety. Protection. And something I haven’t had in a long time: the chance to feel wanted—for real. Vampires. Single mom. Protective boss. One fake claim that might just turn into forever. AmazonKU
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The Ripped Bodice Bookstore in SoCal and NYC is conducting their ninth annual Summer Romance Bingo. As in other years, I thought it would be fun to take their bingo card of categories, which you can view on their website and identify scifi romance titles that would satisfy the requirements for readers. I asked the members of The SciFi Romance Brigade on Facebook to recommend books and definitely allowed authors to recommend their own titles, although SFR Brigadiers are avid readers and also provided books from other authors. As always some categories were hard to fulfill and others were wayyy popular!
MY BIG FURRY ALIEN SATYR by Skye MacKinnon: “Silas risks everything to save his fated mate who is trapped in a deadly game on an alien planet.” Amazon
IVOKK by Veronica Scott: Ivokk and Sandora kiss in the rain while on a mission behind enemy lines. Amazon
GAMING THE ORC (LOVE AT FIRST ORC BOOK FOUR) by Ava Ross AmazonKU
MINE UNTIL MIDNIGHT by Linda Mooney: “The hero wins the heroine through a card game.” Amazon AB
HACKLES AND A HONEYMOON (CURSED BY KOSMOS) by Poppy Rhys AmazonKU
I MARRIED A MERMAN by Regine Abel AmazonKU AB
DRARKGHON’S HOARD: A DRYDEN UNIVERSE ADVENTURE by Greta van der Rol
NAILING THE ALIEN (BEASTLY ALIEN BOSS BOOK ONE) by Ava Ross AmazonKU AB
HAVE TAIL, WILL TRAVEL: CELESTIAL MATES (TAIL AND CLAW BOOK ONE) by Nancey Cummings: “Has fireworks at the emotional climax of the book.” Amazon AB
ALIEN IN THE ATTIC (THRYAL MATES BOOK ONE) by Celia Kyle: “House is ‘haunted’ by an alien.” Amazon AB
FLY WITH ME (INTERGALACTIC DATING AGENCY) SILVERSTAR MATES BOOK ONE) by Lea Kirk: “She’s on her way to Vegas to party with her BFFs but she’s abducted by aliens on her way there.” Amazon
CORVAK’S CHALLENGE (ICE PLANET CLONES BOOK FOUR) by Ruby Dixon AmazonKU
THE CARTEL: THE APPRENTICE VOLUME ONE (THE TWELVE SYSTEMS CHRONICLES) by E G Manetti: “Lucius the MMC smells like the sea.” Amazon
CRAVED BY THE ALIEN BEAST (BRIDES OF THE ZULDRUX WARRIORS BOOK ONE) by Ava Ross: “He builds her a pizza oven and she makes pizza.” AmazonKU AB
HOW MY KRYNCH SAVED CHRISTMAS: AN OTHERWORLDLY CHRISTMAS by Sandra R Neeley: “Saves her, then saves Christmas by decorating the entire interior of his ship as a surprise for her.” AmazonKU
AYDARR: A BADARI WARRIORS SCIFI ROMANCE NOVEL (SECTORS NEW ALLIES SERIES BOOK ONE) by Veronica Scott: The Badari are all telepathic with each other and over time various of the human fated mates develop telepathy with their Badari. Amazon
ZIRKOV (ALIEN MARSHALS AND MATES BOOK SIX) by Julie K Cohen: “Murder and abduction mystery with the heroine as the prime suspect. She and the hero must work together to clear her name.” AmazonKU
KICKING ASHE: PROJECT ENTERPRISE BOOK FIVE by Pauline Baird Jones Amazon AB
CURSE OF THE ALIEN RING by Veronica Scott: an alien ring hurls an interstellar archaeologist into the planet’s turbulent past and into the arms of a doomed (medieval style) king Amazon
DARAK (DRAKONIAN ALIEN MAIL ORDER BRIDES BOOK ONE) (INTERGALACTIC DATING AGENCY) by Cara Bristol: VS Note: THe FMC thinks she’s just getting a date to be her plus one for a wedding. Amazon
CYBORG RIDER (CYBORGS ON MARS by Honey Phillips: “bioengineered mole to terraform the Martian soil”. AmazonKU
RUFFLED FEATHERS (ONCE UPON A HAREM) by Stephanie West: “Why Choose reimagining of the Ugly Duckling” AmazonKU
AFTER THE FALL by Kyndra Hatch: “FMC falls from the sky”. Amazon
TAKING VENGEANCE (CYBORG SIZZLE BOOK NINE) by Cynthia Sax: “Vengeance and Astrid AKA the Buoir Berserker, are on different sides of a war and are trying sincerely to kill each other at the beginning of the story.” Amazon
