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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ARIES (GALAXY GLADIATORS ALIEN ABDUCTION SERIES BOOK 22) by Alana Khan
He’s an admitted killer with a secret past. She’s the only woman who can save him. In a ritual that forbids touch but demands intimacy, one accidental brush of skin could result in death. Callie – I volunteered to save him without thinking twice. Now I’m stuck in ancient redemption rituals with the brooding gladiator I’ve carefully avoided for five years. The rules are simple: • live together • prove our bond is genuine • absolutely no touching But as each intimate trial reveals the honorable male behind his walls, I’m facing an impossible truth: The gladiator I thought cold and distant has been protecting me all along—from himself and the truth behind his so-called crime. Aries – I don’t deny I killed someone. I deserve death. But Callie sees something in me worth saving—even as I push her away. The rituals demand emotional intimacy. The trials forbid even a single touch. Every confession peels back my armor. Every moment with her tempts me to risk everything. When our enemies sabotage the trials to ensure my execution, I’m left with one impossible choice: Accept a pardon that means losing her forever—Or risk death for a love I never thought I deserved. AmazonKU
DEFIANCE (INTERSOLAR UNION SERIES BOOK SEVEN) by Etta Pierce
Her scent was in his lungs, and they’d never even met. Novak Gaul is a free agent on a short leash. Most of the time, he forgets that his life isn’t his own, but when a human woman’s scent latches onto him like she was meant to be his, he has to run the other way or risk the consequences. Until his boss calls in a favor. A highly illegal favor with massive personal and political implications. His human’s name is Charlie, and he needs to use her as bait. But when it’s time to let her get taken, will he be able to let her go? For the sake of humanity, he hopes so. The Intersolar Union series is a long-arc action-packed dramatic romance series featuring a different couple in each book (except for Books 1 & 2). AmazonKU
GALACTIC CYBORG HEAT SERIES RUNE by Jessie Rose Case
She’d never seen a man like it. Not man, Cyborg. She needed to remember that. He wasn’t a man. A created being on another world. Here, looking to protect them. Some would say they were Gods. Certainly larger than life. Beautiful in their own way. Enticing. A woman could get lost in those arms. AmazonKU
XERXES ASCENDANT: BOOK TWO OF THE HOUSE OF EPSILON DUOLOGY by Adelaide Blaike
VS Note: MM SFR.
Things aren’t looking good. Xerxes, the last refuge for humanity’s survivors, is in pieces. Tens of thousands are dead, and countless others have vanished under suspicious circumstances. Everyone wants something from the Master of House Epsilon: his body, his credits, his co-operation…and most certainly, his head. But most heartbreakingly, Akira’s secrets have shattered his chances with the man he loves. How can he make amends when Kyle won’t even speak to him? The House Epsilon Duology is a futuristic fantasy MM romance featuring a boss/employee relationship, sunshine Dom + the competent bad-ass who subs for him, sex workers (portrayed in a positive light), floating cities, magic runes, plots and conspiracies, the usual levels of smut, kink, and banter, and far too many 1980s song references. Amazon
THE ALIEN’S DEADLY STARFLARE THRONE (EMPIRE OF FROST AND FLAME BOOK FOUR) by Margo Bond Collins
The shocking revelation about her heritage should have given Lara Evans everything she ever wanted: family, power, and a throne of her own. Instead, it’s left her questioning everyone she thought she could trust—especially Duke Ivrael, who knew about her bloodline all along. But as Lara undergoes the brutal Fire Trials and awakens volatile new powers, she realizes the Firelord Court may be just as deadly as the Ice Court she narrowly escaped. With ambitious suitors circling like vultures, Lara must master her newfound abilities before they consume her. Meanwhile, the political landscape is shifting dangerously. When Ivrael arrives at the Fire Court under diplomatic pretense, old tensions reignite—and not just the romantic kind. As assassins strike at the heart of both courts and long-buried secrets surface, Lara must navigate treacherous alliances where yesterday’s enemies might be tomorrow’s salvation. Because this time, the choice isn’t between love and duty—it’s between claiming a throne or burning it all down. AmazonKU
BEAST OF BLOOD AND ASH (DRAKARN MATES BOOK SIX) by Kate Rudolph
I am the beast she fears most. The monster from the world that broke her. And she is my reason for breathing. Forged in the blood-soaked pits of Ignarath, I was made to kill. In Scalvaris, I am exile and weapon both. But nothing haunts me like her. Reika. The fragile human who survived the nightmare I once called home. She looks at me and sees a monster. But I see the female I was born to protect. Her scent burns through my restraint. Her fear cuts deeper than any blade. She resists the bond between us, but when her past rises from the ashes to reclaim her, I am the last shield she has. Now we’re trapped together, surrounded by danger and drowning in heat. She trembles in my presence, yet stands her ground like no warrior ever has. She doesn’t trust me. Not yet. But I will earn it. I will fight for it. Because she is not just a survivor. She is the reason I still have something worth bleeding for. AmazonKU
THE BLEED-THROUGH EFFECT (PERIPHERY BOOK TWO) by AA DaSilva
Charlotte and Simon are ready to move on with their lives after dismantling the black-ops agency known as Quantym. But Charlotte begins suffering from nightmares and disturbing visions, and she fears events on the Periphery—her parallel life—are impacting her via the bleed-through effect. In a dual timeline between the main reality and the Periphery, Charlotte and Simon must confront the blurred lines between strength and weakness, love and loyalty, and their past and future. As they struggle to regain control over their lives, a catastrophic secret is revealed, a vengeful lover on a quest for power closes in, and Charlotte must figure out a way forward…even when the past refuses to let go.
DELIBERATELY ABDUCTED (NEREIDIAN COMPATABILITY PROGRAM BOOK TWO) by Caitlin RicciDerek Cross thought the “International Fitness Ambassador Program” invitation was just another brand collaboration opportunity. A chance to showcase optimal human performance to a select audience, probably with some high-end gym equipment and a decent paycheck. What he didn’t expect was to wake up on an alien spaceship face-to-face with Kav’eth, a formal Nereidan diplomat who thinks humans are inefficient, unpredictable, and generally inferior. Unlike the previous accidental abduction, this assessment is deliberate, methodical, and completely by the book. Meet Kav’eth, Council member and owner of the galaxy’s most rigid adherence to protocol. Assigned Derek’s assessment as punishment for opposing the human compatibility program, he’s determined to prove that this fitness-obsessed human is exactly as shallow and unsuitable as he expects. Unfortunately for both of them…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
INTO THE DAWN (THE ARCADIANS BOOK FOUR) by Laurie Roma
SOLD TO THE NALGAR (STOLEN FROM EARTH BOOK THREE) by Callia SilverCecilia Lim doesn’t have time for distractions. At thirty-five, she’s a sharp, relentless attorney in one of Manhattan’s top law firms, known for her precision, tenacity, and an unwavering commitment to justice. She doesn’t chase power—she chases outcomes. The right ones. For her clients, and for the truth. But all of that ends one night when she’s dragged from her apartment and vanishes without a trace. She wakes on another world. Cold. Disoriented. Terrified. At the feet of something huge, armored, and utterly inhuman. He doesn’t speak—not at first. Doesn’t explain why he’s taken her. And when he finally does, it’s worse than anything she imagined. None of it makes sense. None of it feels real. But the fear is. And Cecilia isn’t the type to kneel and obey. Even when she’s out of her depth. Even when her captor watches her like he already owns her. As the strange connection between them deepens, one thing becomes terrifyingly clear: She was stolen for a reason. And he has no intention of letting her go. AmazonKU
CLAIMED BY THE ALIEN ASSASSIN by Athena Storm
She thinks I’m her savior. I’m her executioner. I was sent to eliminate a threat to my planet. Instead, I found a human female with venom in her voice and fire in her eyes. I should’ve incinerated her ship.
I claimed her body instead. She tries to resist. Tries to reason with me. But I wasn’t built for mercy—I was built for war. And now I’m building a nest around the woman who tried to steal a warcore. Her scent ruins me. Her screams soothe me. Her betrayal? I’ll forgive it — once I’ve torn every lie from her lips. I don’t care what orders say. The mission changed the moment she looked at me like I was her monster. Now I’m her mate. She’s not going home. She’s coming apart. I’ll kill the galaxy before I let her go. She tried to hack my warcore. Now she’s drawing hearts all over my cockpit. AmazonKU
FATED MATES OF THE DRAKOAN SEASON ONE: JESS AND DAVIN by Danielle Forrest
An impending alien invasion brings the Drakonian military to Earth’s rescue. But when they arrive, the battle is already over. And yet, the fight has just begun…With no news of the fate of Earth itself, Commander Davin and his team descend to the planet’s surface to investigate, discovering not only a web of mysteries in need of unraveling, but the enticing scent of a fated mate. With duty and instinct working against each other, Davin can feel the frayed edges of his life falling apart, and he’s very much afraid he’ll have to make a choice: His mission or his mate. Fated Mates of the Drakoan: Season 1 is an alien romance featuring dragon shifters, fated mates, and a society on the brink of collapse. It was has been edited and adapted from its original serial format. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
HOT ALIEN BAKER (FATED MATES BAR BOOK THREE) by Gwen Jody
I’m keeping a lot of secrets. For one, I should be dead. The reason I’m alive is because aliens exist. Oh, and so do human shifters. My boss at the architecture firm can turn into an actual bear. But the biggest secret, the one keeping me up at night, is that I have crush on my friend. He’s hot, funny, sweet, and a fabulous cook. He’s also an alien. It isn’t meant to be. And now we’ve got trouble. My miraculous recovery could expose everything, and I’m in danger. I need to be careful, especially with my heart. But it’s really hard when I can’t stop thinking about tentacles. AmazonKU
LINKED TO THE ROGUE CYBORG: KINDRED TALES SPICY SHORTS by Evangeline Anderson
After losing her friend—and her career—Dr. Corinne Virelle has been demoted to scrubbing floors on the deep-space station she once helped run. But when a Rogue Cyborg awakens in a violent fury, she’s the only one who can calm him… by Linking to him in the most intimate, forbidden way. Now, she belongs to him—body, mind, and soul. K-lx isn’t just any cyborg. He’s the first of his kind—an alpha male hybrid of alien tech and Kindred DNA, programmed for war and wired for obsession. The moment he hears Corinne’s voice, something primal awakens inside him: possessiveness, desire… hunger. He doesn’t remember his past, but he knows one thing—she is his future. And no force in the galaxy will keep him from claiming her. But falling for a Rogue Cyborg breaks every rule. Their bond is illegal, dangerous… and unstoppable. Especially when touching her is the only thing that keeps him sane—and keeping him sane may be the only thing that keeps her alive.
ALL FUN AND GAMES (THE CASE FILES OF HENRI DAVENFORTH BOOK 11) by Honor Raconteur
VS Note: Not a romance. Steampunk mystery.
It’s all fun and games until someone gets murdered. Well, the Queen’s Own certainly isn’t having fun, because what’s worse than one case? Two, of course. And what’s worse than two? Whatever madness Jamie’s currently in. The body count is rising, all the MO’s are different, and cleaning charms have wiped the murder scenes of clues. It’s hard to link the cases beyond the use of the charms, yet Jamie is sure there’s a connection. But what is it? They need to figure out the answer fast, because the clues suggest one of their own might be next. AmazonKU
I DATED THE LOST SONG (BLIND DATE CORPORATION BOOK 18) by Viola Grace
Cadence gets a request from the Blind Date Corp to take on the position of surrogate. It seems her body is ideal for carrying a child for a hero who hasn’t been seen in years. She signs the contract, submits to the poking and prodding, and when the DNA tells its tale, she confronts the fact that her long-lost-sister has a job at Z-Corp. Arcady ran away at seventeen and never gave a thought to the eleven-year-old Cadence that was left behind as an early activator in a family that hated actives. Cadence is brought to a lovely home outside the city, where she can breathe free without the constant pressure of other people’s energy. She meets her trainer and tries to focus on her new quiet life. It’s too quiet. Leska works for Z-Corp in accounting. She pushes numbers and checks estimates all day long. When Cadence’s baby daddy decides she needs a companion, he calls Leska, and she moves into the guesthouse. Leska has some acrobatic hobbies, and the equipment was part of her contract. It is set up at a friendly neighbour’s estate, and the baby daddy learns that she’s an omega. He immediately sets out to find her some protective alphas, and then things spin out of Leska’s control.
DEVIN: WARRIORS OF ETLON BOOK FIVE by Starr Huntress and Abigail Myst
Devin has landed the job of a lifetime. In charge of designing the cities for an entire planet, Devin has the opportunity to make his mark on the universe. But a job like this needs his full concentration. He’s got no time for a mate. Unfortunately, his warlord thinks otherwise. Now he’s got to juggle the job with protecting the most tempting and desirable mate. Anywhere is better than Earth. Out of work waitress Val has no problem taking her chances on the Marriage Lottery but only her luck could land her with a hot alien husband who’s married to his job. Can she change his mind before it’s too late and he sends her home for her own good? AmazonKU
ALIEN BOND (ALIEN LOVES ON NEXUS STATION BOOK TWO) by Luna Wren
Rebecca – I fix systems; that’s what I do. But nothing in my engineering training prepared me for the phantom sensations and blue-tinted dreams that started when the prison transport docked at Nexus Station. The Aquarian prisoner haunts my thoughts, and something tells me he’s running out of time. Logic says to walk away. The inexplicable bond between us demands I help him escape. Neros – After three years imprisoned for exposing corruption, my transfer order is really an execution. My last hope arrives in the form of a human engineer who somehow shares my thoughts. Using our telepathic bond to escape could save my life but endanger hers. And yet, with each mental touch, the connection deepens until I can’t imagine existing without her—in my mind or in my arms. AmazonKU
AKO: ALLIANCE RESCUE BOOK TWO by Annie Lucas
Years ago, I sent my mate away to keep her safe from those who knew her death would be my greatest punishment. Yet when danger follows her to Earth, I don’t hesitate to follow. Helene. Seeing her face again brings both my greatest joy and deepest heartbreak. To spare her the pain of our parting, I had Helene’s memories of me—of us, of our son—wiped away before she returned to Earth. Helene no longer knows me, but there’s something in the way she looks at me. Something in how she instinctively turns to me for comfort and protection as we evade the bloodthirsty creatures hunting us that gives me hope. Could my mate love me again… if we survive? AmazonKU
FOURTH (INTERGALACTIC WARRIORS BOOK FOUR) by Dare O’Dell
Maya Mirabella was days away from finishing her master’s degree when her life exploded. One moment she was walking home. The next, she was snatched up by a ruthless, devastatingly gorgeous assassin—and abducted onto an alien ship. Riv’En, Fourth Unit Assassin of the Intergalactic Warriors, was engineered to eliminate threats, not question them. But Maya is unlike anything he’s ever encountered: a twin, an anomaly, a wildcard who defies every law he’s sworn to enforce. She should be a prisoner. A danger. Instead, she’s triggering instincts he’s never felt—and emotions he was never supposed to have. Trapped together in deep space, Maya and Riv’En face enemies from both outside and within. The more he isolates her, the more she dismantles the cold programming he lives by. And the closer they grow, the more deadly their bond becomes. Because falling for her could destroy them both. AmazonKU
RESCUED BY THE ALIEN BULL RIDER (COWBOY COLONY MAIL ORDER BRIDES BOOK SIX) by Ursa Dax
Zohro’s story. Watch our favourite grumpy pink alien cowboy become a total simp in book six of the bestselling Cowboy Colony Mail-Order Brides series! AmazonKU
POSSESSED BY THE DRAGON ALIEN (ZARUX DRAGON BRIDES BOOK SIX) by Ella Blake
Madrian is one of the twelve ruthless members of the Axis elite. The little Terian female brought to work the lands surrounding his stronghold should be nothing. Invisible. A faceless worker who will never escape imprisonment.But once he sees her, he knows in his dragon heart that she is his, and that will be his undoing. Nena was abducted from her penal colony by raiders only to be dumped at…a different penal colony. But unlike conditions at Settlement 112-1, this one is lush and lavish and filled with the most deadly leaders of the Axis. One never wishes to be noticed by them, but Nena can’t escape the attention of one so beautiful, so forbidden, loving him could only end in a painful death. But one does not ignore one of the twelve, and once Madrian has her in his sights, Nena’s fate is sealed. Or so she thinks. AmazonKU
THE LOVELACE PROTOCOLS (EMPIRE OF THE SKY 7) by Mikala Ash
Lust in space! Automaton engineers Clara Wheeler and Edmund Blake, groundbreaking developers of the first robot program, the Lovelace Protocols, are sent by Queen Victoria to the moon on a mission of vital importance to the Empire. They are to help Mon Ilson, the Lunarian Emperor of Space, conduct experiments on their bedroom automatons: Jack and Jill. There is a darker aspect to the experiments. Spiritualist Cordelia Warrington, her automaton lover Adam, and Harry Kincaid of the Home Office are there to do the unthinkable: transfer a human soul into an automaton’s body. Supervised by the beautiful Lunarians Pamela Fyfe and Burton Sobel, the group pass the three days of the journey with card games, dancing, and a wild weightless orgy. To her horror, Clara discovers that her machines have more than sex actuating their cogs and pistons. Death is also on the program.
PETS IN SPACE® 10 PREORDER by Various
VS note: I don’t normally do preorders in this Report but Pets has a special place in my heart because Pauline B Jones and I created this anthology years ago (the wonderful Carol Van Natta edits it now) and we’ve both been invited back for the 10th anniversary. My story is STAR CRUISE LUCKY CHARM and the anthology releases OCT 7.
The blurb: Nine Interstellar Tales. Nine Unforgettable Romances. Nineteen Adorably Badass Pets. In this tenth-anniversary edition of PETS IN SPACE®, you’ll find smart-mouthed birds, cyber armadillos, tiny dragons, and alien creatures who steal the show — and sometimes save it. Across distant planets, space stations, and magical realms, unlikely heroes and heroines are drawn together by danger, fate… and the meddling of their pet sidekicks. These stories blend swoon-worthy romance with thrilling sci-fi adventure in a way only PETS IN SPACE can deliver. Don’t miss your chance to escape into the stars with nine sizzling sci-fi romances — each with a pet who will steal your heart and a hero or heroine who will make it race. Grab PETS IN SPACE 10 and get ready to binge beyond the stars! Pets in Space authors are proud supporters of Hero Dogs, a charity that raises and trains service dogs for disabled veterans and first-responders. 10% of the initial sales go to this excellent nonprofit organization
ESCAPE FROM ZULAIRE by Veronica Scott
Andi Markriss hasn’t exactly enjoyed being the houseguest of the planetary high-lord, but her company sent her to represent them at a political wedding. When hotshot Sectors Special Forces Captain Tom Deverane barges in on the night of the biggest social event of the summer, Andi isn’t about to offend her high-ranking host on Deverane’s say-so—no matter how sexy he is, or how much he believes they need to leave now.
Deverane was thinking about how to spend his retirement bonus when HQ assigned him one last mission: rescue a civilian woman stranded on a planet on the verge of civil war. Someone has pulled some serious strings to get her plucked out of the hot zone. Deverane’s never met anyone so hard-headed—or so appealing. Suddenly his mission to protect this one woman has become more than just mere orders.
That mission proves more dangerous than he expected when rebel fighters attack the village and raze it to the ground. Deverane escapes with Andi, and on their hazardous journey through the wilderness, Andi finds herself fighting her uncomfortable attraction to the gallant and courageous captain. But Deverane’s not the type to settle down, and running for one’s life doesn’t leave much time to explore a romance.
Then Andi is captured by the rebel fighters, but Deverane has discovered that Zulaire’s so-called civil war is part of a terrifying alien race’s attempt to subjugate the entire Sector. If he pushes on to the capitol Andi will die. Deverane must decide whether to save the woman he loves, or sacrifice her to save Zulaire.
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GEMINI HUNTED by Laura Navarre
My enemies say I’m the witching world’s most vicious and violent queen. I say I’m the most hunted. A lethal new queen killer I can’t see stalking me. An enchanting new ally I can never trust. A wicked new twist in the diabolical Academy Dean’s Challenge my warlock family and I never saw coming. I might be the celebrity bad girl and royal wild child of the whole witching world. A little unstable. A lot reckless. Supposedly a bit psychotic. But I’m just a freshman at the dark witch academy, with a scary compendium of deadly new powers I can’t control and irresistible superheats I can’t suppress. I never asked to be the rebel queen. Or the final hope of the witching world resistance. But I’ll save the witching races before we all go extinct. Or I’ll die trying. AmazonKU
AFTER THE MAGIC (WITCHES AND WOLVES BOOK ONE) by TJ Bell
She’s everything he ever wanted. He’s everything she’s always feared. Natalia Vasquez refuses to repeat her mother’s mistakes. Being trapped in the middle of nowhere Oregon is what sent her mother to an early grave, so the bold witch is determined to become a city girl for good. Except one thing keeps bringing her back over the years—Kason, the hot local bar owner and wolf shifter. Kason Holt’s had his heart broken countless times. Every time his beautiful high school sweetheart returns to town he can’t help falling under her spell and hoping she’ll stay. When a funeral brings her back, he knows he should guard his heart—until he learns there’s a target on her back. All Natalia wanted was to settle her family affairs and run from the life Kason represents. Instead, he’s moved in to protect her and is threatening her heart. Stuck in close quarters, will the handsome shifter convince her to fall hard and stay forever, or will she manage to slip his grasp for the last time?
GIVEN TO THE FAE: THE SECOND DARK REALMS DUET (THE DARK REALMS BOOK THREE) by Kyra Alessy
I was brought to a slave outpost on a dying rock as a child. For years, I’ve kept my head down, hoping I’m not noticed. The new Masters never understand what I am, why I’m dangerous, why they should leave me alone. But they learn. They learn, or they die. For I am Kismet. Fate-Touched. I can’t be hurt without fate delivering swift punishment to those who harm me. Until the day three fae traders arrive—beautiful, cunning, and dangerous. The first beings to be immune to fate’s wrath. Locke, the cold mage who claims that humans are merely deceptive enemies yet watches me with heat in his eyes. Morgan, the half-orc whose gentle touch belies his broken past. Jak, the healer who mends more than just flesh, making me yearn for an impossible freedom. When they take me from the only place I’ve ever known to be sold in the Dark Realms, I discover they’re not what they pretend to be. They come from another place. A place where humans are free. Their molten gazes contradict every instinct I’ve honed for survival. Each lingering touch an exquisite promise that pulls me deeper into their webs. As an intoxicating power rises within me, can I trust their caresses? Or should I listen to reason and give in to the shadows that have kept me safe, the ones that whisper my name in the dark? Even a Fate-Touched must eventually sacrifice for survival here—and in the Dark Realms, fate will take its price in blood. AmazonKU
DRAGON’S STORMWOVEN BOND (DRAGON FLIGHT ACADEMY BOOK TWO) byJena Wade and Lorelai M Hart
VS note: MM PNR.
Why did fate send my mate in the form of father’s best friend? I’m not a dragnet, but you wouldn’t know that by the way my parents treat me. To them I will always be their baby and I hate it. When I’m offered a secret assignment at the Academy, I see it as an opportunity to get out from under their wings and start living the life I’d worked hard for. My brother convinces me to have one last hoorah at our local bar. I knew walking in that running into my ex was a real possibility, but I’d somehow forgotten how cruel he could be. When a hot older Alpha steps in to help, I let him. He’s sexy, powerful, and has all of my dragon’s attention. It isn’t until afterward that I realize, this isn’t just any alpha, it’s my Alpha. Valen, my father’s best friend… the one who will be working with me at the Academy.Talk about complicated. AmazonKU
THE VANISH REQUIEM (KITAINE NERIS BOOK THREE) by J A Locke
Savior of the Ley Lines – Hero of Vonuis – Puppet of the High Coven – Kitaine Neris could do without that last title. But she’s squarely under the thumb of Linton Gladstone, one of the powerful members of the High Coven. In the wake of high tensions between the witch and non-witch population, she becomes a pawn in Gladstone’s agenda to use her powerful Vanish magic to show how witches and their abilities can play a positive role in society. And with Kit’s strongest allies scattered to the wind, she feels helpless in her quest to ensure the High Coven faces consequences for their deadly misdeeds against their own kind. All while navigating the complexities of a broken heart and evolving feelings for a certain charming ghost. When the skull of a witch god is discovered, the brutal history of witches and their gods illuminates a long-laid plan to revive a witch class the gods themselves tried to eradicate. When Kit is recruited to ensure that doesn’t happen, multiple plans with the skull at the center unfurl, and no matter which one is executed, the potential for danger is high. But Kit’s allies are closer than she thinks, and as plans are set in motion, Kit and her Vanish magic might face her biggest challenge yet: a god whose grievances span millennia. Amazon
MISBEHAVING WITH MINOTAURS (HAVEN EVER AFTER BOOK SIX) by Hazel Mack
CATHERINE – When celebrity skyball star Manorin Longhorn arrives in Ever to interview for our coaching position, I have one rule—don’t engage. He’s my ex from centuries past, a brash male whose heart I shattered when I walked away, and it would be completely inappropriate for me to date a prospective employee. But the moment I see Nor again, the chemistry is undeniable, and I’m in big trouble since he’s staying at the Annabelle Inn right under my nose. When he offers me a sexy no-strings arrangement, telling me I deserve a little fun, I know he’s right. We settle on just one rule—all fun, no feelings. Those horns still make the perfect handlebars, and the way Nor bends me over his desk proves some things never change…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
TOUCH OF OBLIVION (WOVEN IN TIME BOOK ONE) by R L Caulder
VS Note: Cliffhanger.
wasn’t created to love, only to destroy…but fate doesn’t ask permission. I wake to a world in chaos, the taste of stardust on my tongue and fragments of galaxies burning behind my eyes. No name. No past. No idea how I came to be here. In the ruins of a shattered battlefield, four kings of this new world find me abandoned and alone. Each of them desperate to decipher who I am, and why I’ve been thrust into their war. They claim they have the power to protect me and help me discover who I am. A wraith whose shadows’ ignite sparks that dance beneath my skin. A fae with a silver tongue and lips I ache to trust. A vampire who drinks desire like wine and vows to ruin me sweetly. And a shape-shifting predator whose hungry gaze sets my pulse racing. They circle me like wolves, drawn to a power and vulnerability they can’t resist. Their heated glances and whispered promises awaken something inside me…a longing that trembles on the line between defiance and desire. While I may feel the pull of each of them, I know deep down that I wasn’t made for their cages, gilded or otherwise. However, in a fractured world at war between man and magic, I’ll need allies as I uncover who—and what—I truly am. As their lustful whispers tangle with my thoughts and their searing touches threaten to unravel me, fragments of my memories begin to surface. Each of them swears they’ll never let me go, but they’ll soon learn that love was never meant for me. Some call me death. Others, salvation. When I rise, the world will remember what it means to fall. AmazonKU
FATED MATES AND HOW TO SEDUCE THEM by AJ Sherwood
VS Note: MM PNR.
After Ian Moore steps in to save resident playboy and vampire André Castor from a spiked drink, he expects life to go back to normal. Why, he doesn’t know, but that assumption seems reasonable, right? Only André doesn’t want it to go back to normal. He’s found a cute, trustworthy human, which is an anomaly in his world. Can’t he just keep Ian? Ian knows how this game ends, patiently waiting for the playboy to move on…so why is André proving him wrong? Tags: Finally written in order, I treat canon like a buffet but in a gentle way, new ship here all aboard!, fated mates, vampires and humans, stubborn to lovers, sometimes vampires need to be rescued too, André is part cat, Ian has been adopted and has no idea what to do from here, marriage proposal, love at first sight, or at least Crippling Crush at First Sight, Fluff, so much fluff, I’m not even sorry, Casper the kitty, the VSB is on the eternal shitlist, playboy meets his match, Casper the Cat is a matchmaker, say no to drugs kids, unless the drug is love AmazonKU
MUST LOVE DRAGONS (SABLE COVE BOOK FOUR) by R E Butler
Grumpy hero? Check. Sunshine witch? Check. A love worth risking everything for? Double Check. Kinsley never expected her fated mate to crash into Sable Cove—literally. As a fire-wielding witch with a gift for protection, she’s ready to stand by Zayvien’s side and claim him as her own. But the dragon shifter doesn’t trust magic users, even adorable witches. Hunted by the warlocks who destroyed his clan, Zay wants to stay hidden with his people, not fall for the fierce witch. But when the warlocks target Sable Cove, Kinsley and her friends are dragged into the fight, and Zay must choose—keep his heart guarded or risk everything for the mate who might be his salvation.
SHATTERED GALAXIES (STARS OF THE SIREN BOOK SIX) by M Sinclair
The final epic conclusion to the Tears of the Siren series. Note from Author: The Tears of the Siren series will feature characters from both the Reborn series and the Descendant series. It will not be necessary to read either of those to understand the plot, however, they do intertwine in a way that enhances the universe. Shattered Galaxies is the final installment of the Tears of the Siren series. This is a dark paranormal romance reverse harem romance that features multiple triggers and heavy topics such as: substance abuse, violence, post-traumatic stress, and sexual assault/abuse. AmazonKU
LICENSE TO CURSE (MERLIN MYSTERIES BOOK ONE) by Kim Richardson
First day on the job? Missing teens. Dangerous magic. Zero backup. I’m Rhea Morven, rookie Merlin agent, walking magical anomaly, and proud owner of a cursed bloodline no one trusts. My first case dumps me in Gallows Gate, a hidden town full of secrets, politics, and creatures that bite. The assignment? Find three missing paranormals before the town tears itself apart. The twist? They’re not just anyone. They’re the children of the ruling council. Now I’m stuck navigating vampire egos, witch rivalries, and suspicious council members who’d rather see me fail. Good thing I’ve got a sharp tongue, a dangerous kind of magic, and a very low tolerance for bullsh*t. Also, there’s a broody shifter with eyes like gold and a tendency to save my life. Not helpful for focus. They sent me here to fail, but I’m not leaving without a fight. AmazonKU
THE WENTWORTH VAMPIRE: PITTSBURG VAMPIRE VOL 29 by B A Stretke
Mateo Wentworth, heir to the prestigious Wentworth Coven, was magically banished to an unknown hell by his own depraved father. For months, he endured unimaginable torment, enslaved and experimented on by dark forces intent on breaking his will. When a desperate clue leads Detective Rowen Dalhousie to his empty cage, hope sparks that Mateo might still be alive. Enter Pascal Lacrosse, a formidable vampire assassin with a rare Dark Fae and Mage heritage, whose unique senses are tuned to the most obscure dark arts. Despite never having met Mateo, Pascal feels an undeniable, visceral pull—a deep connection he can’t explain. Driven by this potent bond, Pascal joins the relentless search alongside the powerful Cyprian Knights, Thayer and Marek. Their quest leads them into the heart of a terrifying operation creating soulless, enslaved creatures through twisted magic. As Pascal and Mateo’s paths converge in a brutal rescue, they discover a fated connection that transcends their harrowing circumstances. Can Pascal protect the man he’s destined to claim from the remnants of his past and the danger still lurking in the shadows? Dive into a world of dark magic, fated mates, and a love strong enough to conquer the deepest evils. Amazon AB
MATED TO FENRIR by Laura Greenwood
Delia has given up on ever finding her fated mate…As a wolf shifter, love isn’t enough for Delia, she has to find the one, the fated mate that will make her feel whole. When her friends encourage her to use the Jinx Dating Agency services, she decides she might as well, even if she doesn’t hold out much hope. Fenrir has been looking for his fated mate for centuries, but he knows it could be a long time before they appear. One look at Delia, and he knows he’s found her, the wolf that complements him in all of the best ways. Now all he has to do is convince her that they’re the real deal. And that her fated mate is also a god. Mated To Fenrir is a mythology-inspired paranormal m/f romance and part of the Jinx Paranormal Dating Agency world. It features a lonely wolf shifter looking for love, a cinnamon roll shifting god, dating agency hijinks, and a pinch of steam.
Amazon NOTE: Not on Apple Books or Kobo the day I checked
IMMORTAL BY MORNING (ARGENEAU NOVEL BOOK 37) by Lynsay Sands
Being an immortal rogue enforcer is never easy. But when human bones are found buried in a residential garden—and they happen to be discovered by your life mate—things get even more complicated in this latest installment of New York Times bestselling author Lynsay Sands’s wickedly alluring Argeneau vampire series. Crispinus Delacort is an immortal rogue enforcer and a homicide detective. But in his quiet city, he’s more likely to be rounding up truant teens than investigating murders. So, when he learns that human bones have been found in the garden of a sprawling rural home, it’s unexpected to say the least. Abril Newman can’t believe her bad luck when she discovers a body buried on the grounds of her boss’s home, while chasing after Gina’s mischievous lab Lilith. She was just supposed to be house-sitting for a few days! And then Detective Delacort arrives. She knows she shouldn’t be thinking about love when there’s a crime scene outside the door. But ignoring her attraction to gorgeous Crispin is easier said than done. When Crispin realizes that a rogue is involved, he knows this won’t be a simple investigation. Especially because he’s so distracted by Abril’s presence that all he wants is to kiss her senseless in every room of the manor. But he can woo her, solve the case, and stop a dangerous rogue by morning…right? All in a day’s work.
A BOND OF ICE AND GLASS (CROWNED BY WINGS BOOK TWO) by G Bailey and Scarlett Snow
They say the truth can shatter a soul quicker than ice — and mine feels like it’s been cracked open. Lochlan and Noble say they rescued me from the ruthless Dragon King who stole me and bound me against my will. I should believe them. But every night, he’s there — the man with fire in his eyes and my name on his lips, holding me like I’m his salvation. Whispering that we’re bonded by something no god can break. In the ruins of the Drifting Kingdom, enemies are gathering. The witches want their stolen land back. The court wants their lost queen dead. And I can’t help but feel like something is missing. I should fear Erax. Forget about him. Let him burn. But I can’t. Because even in my dreams, he promises to come for me. That he’ll reclaim what was taken from him…And burn the realm down to bring home his queen. AmazonKU
ELIAS (MATE’S MARK BOOK TWO) by G Eilsel
VS note: MM Fantasy.
For almost a century, we’ve believed the prophecy to be a hoax. The promise of Fated Mates being the cure to this ruined world was a beautiful story, a romantic lie told to keep us in line. Nothing more than an idyllic promise to make us work together. Only we never did, and the world only suffered more. Joining the military has turned my life into a monotonous cycle of schedule, routine, and order. Day after day, I wake at the same time, and wear the same uniform, and stare at the same power-hungry faces I’ve been commanded by for decades. Days blur into weeks, and weeks turn into years where it feels like nothing ever happens. Nothing ever changes. Until the day it does….The prophecy is real, my best friend has disappeared with his mate, and now I’m here, alone, keeping my last promise to him. Protect August. It’s not hard to track him down, but the human is the last thing I expected. August, a medic, is confined to a cell with the rest of his rebel friends, but despite this waste of a world and the terrible things he’s seen in this life, he’s good. Sunshine and smiles, endless curiosity and infallible happiness. He views the world with a positivity I can’t figure out, and it pulls me into his gravity, eliciting conflicted feelings that have no place in a warrior like me. In a life that’s riddled with darkness, August is light, and I can’t seem to look away from his glow. AmazonKU
CROWN OF RUINED OATHS: AN EMPIRE OF CURSES AND DREAMS NOVEL: A NIGHT AND RAIN SERIES NOVEL BOOK 1.5 by Susan Person
Some oaths are meant to be broken. Some love is worth the fall. Cyrus was the perfect guardian—until he fell for Gemma, the woman he was sworn to protect. His bonded oath lies in ruins, his honor shattered, and the love of his immortal life belongs to another man, Laurel. What Cyrus hadn’t expected was to love them both deeply. Gemma has her mate, her child, her perfect fae life. Cyrus has nothing but the ashes of his unicorn existence. Every sunrise brings him fresh torture. Every sunset is another reminder of what he can never have. And the bond between them—the one he’s tried so hard to sever—still pulses with every beat of his broken heart. When an old enemy threatens the balance of the entire realm, Cyrus will be forced to choose between honoring the sacred unicorn laws or risking everything to stand by her side when darkness comes calling. A unicorn guardian. A forbidden love. A destiny that could save or damn them all.
HEXES FLY (CALDRYN PARLIAMENT BOOK TWO) by Jenny Schwartz
The Spring Ball on the first Saturday of Caldryn Parliament’s Spring Term is a night of glamour and power. However, this year the witch clans are feuding, and when rival clans trade curses in the ballroom non-magical bystanders are the victims. As people transform into animals, burst into unwilling song, or fall into magical slumber Vanda Kavanagh, the Warden of Caldryn Parliament, is suspicious. The witches claim they never intended to hurt anyone, and Vanda believes them. So, who is using the witches as a stalkinghorse for their own agenda, and what is it that they hope to achieve? Most importantly, why can’t the witches undo their own hexes? If the spells aren’t broken by the next full moon the curses will be permanent. AmazonKU
SAVAGE SACRIFICE (THE SAVAGE SIX BOOK FOUR) by KC Kean
Dear Diary,
Trinity Falls is nothing like I expected it to be. I never could have imagined that I would be a witch and find my magic. I never expected to find friends who have become family. And I certainly never expected to fall in love with five men who have become the center of my world. And yet here I am, surrounded by so much more than I ever could have wished for … but standing between us and happiness is a curse that binds us all. There’s so much more at play, but all the pieces to the puzzle have yet to be revealed, and we’re out of time. Now I know what I must do; I have no other choice. It has come down to me or someone I’ve come to love so dearly, so it must be me. With a dagger in hand, I hope I’m right… I hope it is worth the sacrifice. Polaris x AmazonKU
DEAD RUN (COLD CASE PSYCHIC BOOK 35) by Pandora Pine
VS Note: MM PNR Mystery.
When Ronan, Jude, and Fitzgibbon agree to participate in the Salem Witches Dead Run for charity, each brag about how they’ll run circles around the others to win the race, but with the detectives sprinting past forty, they’ll be lucky to cross the finish line in one piece. Throw in glitter color bombs, aching muscles, and a booger-eating six year old bent on revenge, what could possibly go wrong?
Caught up in preparations for the run, buying witches costumes and making colored powder to throw at the runners, Everly and Wonder Wolf talk Aurora into joining in the fun with the promise of a new bike. With new two-wheelers hanging in the balance and the finish line in sight, who will win? The kids? The detectives? Or will everyone learn the most important lesson of all; there’s a champion in each and every one of us. AmazonKU
DEAD DRUNK (COLD CASE PSYCHIC BOOK 36) by Pandora Pine
VS note: MM PNR Mystery.
After a friend of Madam Aurora is arrested for drunk driving, he calls psychic Tennyson Grimm with a wild story: the city jail is haunted by a spirit claiming a member of the Salem Police Department murdered him. Ten wants to help the spirit and get to the bottom of his claim, but he’s rocked to his core when the spirit proclaims his killer to be none other than Salem Police Chief, Cisco Jackson.
Detective Ronan O’Mara doesn’t believe for a moment that Cisco is a stone-cold killer, but when three others deaths with the same MO are uncovered, all with links to Cisco, Ronan and the cold case detectives have no choice but to believe Cisco could have committed the murders. Was Jefferson McGrath really murdered in his jail cell? If so, how? More importantly, is the chief of the Salem Police Department a serial killer? AmazonKU
THE HAUNTED MILL (LIN COFFIN MYSTERY BOOK 21) by J A Whiting
Lin Coffin has been able to see ghosts since she was a little girl and living on the island of Nantucket provides plenty of opportunities to interact with spirits. It is summer on the island and Lin has been asked to do some natural landscaping around the Old Mill, built in 1746, and thought to be the oldest operating windmill in the United States. When a member of the Nantucket Historical Association invites her inside, Lin sees a new ghost. Who is he and why does he want Lin’s help? Not only do Lin and her friends have a new ghost mystery to solve, but there’s a new bookshop in town rivaling Lin’s cousin Viv’s established book store-café. The owner of the new shop begins to act oddly and Lin and Viv become concerned. Will Lin and Viv, along with their family and friends, be able to unravel what’s going on before something terrible happens?This story has some mild paranormal elements. AmazonKU
BUCK WILD ORC COWBOY (BRIDES OF THE LONESOME CREEK ORCS BOOK THREE) by Ava Ross
I thought I was done with romance, until a lonely orc in an apron offers me forever. Holly: Starting over in a bakery in an orc Wild West tourist town wasn’t my plan, but for my twelve-year-old son, Max, I’d do just about anything. He needs stability, and maybe even a father figure, though he probably won’t admit it. Sel, the big, kind orc with arms like tree trunks and hands surprisingly gentle with a whisk, stirs something inside me I thought I’d buried. We’re still healing, still learning how to breathe again. Letting Sel in could break the fragile peace I’ve fought to build. But when he looks at Max like he already belongs to him and at me like I gave him the moon, how am I supposed to walk away? Maybe risking my heart is the only way to finally find home. Sel: Running a bakery and training sorhoxes in Lonesome Creek keeps my hands busy and my wounded heart quiet. But then Holly arrives with wary eyes, a laugh I’ve ached to hear all my life, and a son who looks up at me like I matter. I didn’t plan to care. I definitely didn’t plan to hope. But now I’m looking at mornings full of laughter, shared breakfasts, and maybe even a future that isn’t just work and solitude. Letting them in means rewriting everything I thought I’d accepted. But maybe it’s time. Maybe this lonely orc cowboy’s got one last ride toward something sweeter than pastries—love. AmazonKU
THORNS & FIRE (ASHES OF THEZMARR BOOK TWO) by Helen Scheurer
Wren Embervale and Torj Elderbrock share a dark and bloody history. On the brink of another war, and overwhelmed by the force of their feelings for one another, Torj discovers there is far more to their bond than mere passion. The legendary warsword is determined to protect Wren at all costs, even if it means lying to her… Even if it means losing her forever. Meanwhile, Wren is struggling to find her place in the world both as an advanced student of alchemy at the ancient academy of Drevenor, and as one of the heirs to a lost kingdom. With the midrealms once again facing destruction, Wren must decide: loyalty or liberation? Legacy or love? As new political players emerge, Wren discovers that her storm magic is more powerful than she ever imagined and that it could tear the kingdoms apart. Will she and Torj find their way back to each other, or will the ancient magic that binds them become their undoing? AmazonKU AB
WHAT’S ROGUE GOT TO DO WITH IT? (FUR-EVER MOUNTAIN PACK BOOK ONE) by Lorelai M Hart and Colbie Dunbar
Not all packs are by birth. After my father is challenged and loses his place as Alpha, leaving my den isn’t a matter of choice, it‘s a matter of life or death. Now I’m marked as “other” and living in the shadows between the human and the shifter world, not belonging in either. It’s a lonely life, but at least I’m still here. At least that’s what I keep telling myself. I’m fine. Really, I am— in the way “fine” is always a lie. It’s not until I’m out scrapping metal and I stumble upon a wolf, that I see a future. Only two problems remain : 1) The gorgeous wolf shifter’s stuck in a bear trap and unconscious. 2) My fox recognizes him as ours and rogues can’t mate, upon penalty of death. AmazonKU
A RAGING HEART (A RUINOUS FATE) by Kaylie Smith
In this stunning conclusion to the Ruinous Fate trilogy, romance, magic, and destiny abound as Calla and her friends face their ultimate test: The Fates’ War.Best friends Calla, Hannah, and Delphine have been dragged to the ends of the earth and back, with the threat of the Fates’ War always looming above them. But now the war—the one that will decide who lives, who dies, whose magic is preserved, and whose is scattered to the wind—is here.All the girls have something to lose. Calla has finally found her soulmate, but the mysterious reappearance of an old lover makes her question how to move forward—and whether or not a happy ending is in her reach. And while Delphine has finally fought her way back to her friends, the destruction she left in her wake might have bigger consequences than she expected—for everyone. And Hannah’s past continues to haunt her—but when a long, unrequited love begins to blossom, will the darkness that swirls around her make her love wither on the vine, or will Hannah be strong enough to choose her fate?This thrilling and action-packed conclusion to the A Ruinous Fate series takes readers on a final, epic journey where lives will be lost, loves will be tested, and fates will be decided, forever.
SHATTERED AND RETURNED (DARK GOD BOOK ONE) by Meg Xuemei X and L Lysandra
99 deaths. 1 final chance. BLOOM doesn’t know why her dreams drip with blood. Why the dead scream her name. Or Nero Ravencrux—Forsaken Academy’s lethally beautiful, morally black heart—watches her like she’s both his salvation and his ruin. But she knows three things: Students who break the rules disappear. Every redhead who looked like her was buried before twenty. She has nine days until her birthday—the day the gods have marked for her blood. NERO is the death god masquerading as a man. For millennia, he’s watched Persephone be reborn, only to be slaughtered by the gods who hunt her for sport. This time, he built Forsaken Academy to cage her from fate. But this Persephone is different. Wilder. Wounded. A storm of thorns and trembling hands, picking through the bones of women who wore her skin. The Fates demand she remember.If she doesn’t, he’ll lose her forever. The gods are coming. Her clock is bleeding out. And the only thing more dangerous than his love? Her need to survive it. And her fury when she discovers the truth. AmazonKU
GENERALLY HOSPITABLE: PARANORMAL WOMEN’S FICTION NOVEL: GOOD TO THE LAST DEMON BOOK SEVEN by Robyn Peterman
Being a forty-year-old former child star who finds out she’s an immortal Demon Goddess comes with challenges. Huge Challenges. One might think fighting the bad guy and coming out on top would earn me a vacation… One would be wrong. I’d stirred up a hornet’s nest that could end existence as we know it. Not my best move. I know more about acting than Goddess-ing, but that won’t stop me. I’m about to assume the character and plow though the script to the very end even though I’m wildly underrehearsed and more adept at sitcoms than action movies with real life consequences. Too bad, so sad. With the love of my Immortal life by my side, a bunch of friends, and one cranky frenemy, we’re going to rewrite the plot and switch up the movie from a horror story to a happily ever after… Or, we’re going to die trying. Stay tuned for the epic finale. It’s going to be a doozy. AmazonKU
THE WITCH’S FATE (LUNATERRA CHRONICLES) by Willow Winters
A reclusive moon witch. A cursed wolf shifter. A spell gone horribly wrong. After being trapped in her realm after a storm, fate pushes them together. However, they’ll soon discover that magic isn’t the only thing dangerous… desire is far more perilous. And yes, there’s only one bed. AmazonKU
CIURSED: WITCHBANE BOOK EIGHT – MM ROMANCE SUPERNATURAL ADVENTURE by Morgan Brice
The killer knows they’re coming for him. Can Seth and Evan save the next victim and shut down the dark witch, even when they’re cursed? Seth Tanner and Evan Malone head to Savannah, GA, to hunt the seventh of the coven members responsible for the death of Seth’s brother and so many other victims over the past hundred years. Seth and Evan fell in love when Seth rescued Evan from one of the dark witches, and they went on the road together to stop the murders. Their relationship is new and intense, growing deeper with the danger, giving them both a reason to survive and gain vengeance. Sterling Vernon is a prominent restaurateur with a thriving array of businesses, and he’s also the seventh witch-disciple with a new victim in his sights. His reputation and wealth protect him, and his dark magic enables him to evade consequences. Vernon needs to work his ritual to replenish his power soon, and that requires a new sacrifice. Paxton Miller is Vernon’s next intended victim. When Vernon puts a killing curse on Evan to force a confrontation with Seth, it’s going to take all of Seth’s courage and cleverness, as well as help from their friends with supernatural abilities, to save Evan and Paxton and stop Vernon once and for all. Amazon
SHADOW BOUND: THE COVENANT BOOK ONE by Adam Gaffen
In the hidden world beneath modern Boston, power is currency—and blood is never just blood. Shadow Bound is a dark, slow-burn urban fantasy about dangerous alliances, buried truths, and the thin line between hunter and prey. With sharp dialogue, layered politics, and a supernatural mystery at its core, this is a story where no one is safe, nothing is as it seems, and survival means choosing who to trust before the shadows close in. Madison Callahan doesn’t believe in monsters. She manages a Boston tanning salon, juggles rent and bad memories, and tries not to think about the ex who left her hollow. Life is predictable, practical—until a strange customer vanishes mid-session and leaves behind nothing but ash. That night, Maddie’s routine cracks open. Her only mistake? Asking questions. Now something ancient and dangerous has noticed her—and it won’t look away. Gideon Blackwell has seen centuries of war. As a vampire Elder, Gideon walks the tightrope of supernatural politics, managing factions, finances, and the rising threat of a rival who wants his seat of power. But when a low-level vampire vanishes under impossible circumstances, Gideon is forced to investigate the one thing that still terrifies his kind: the unknown. What he finds at a rundown Boston salon shouldn’t be possible. And yet, it changes everything. A human caught in the dark. A vampire chasing the truth. Maddie and Gideon were never supposed to meet. But when a single mystery ties their fates together, they’ll uncover secrets buried deep in the bones of the city—and in themselves. Because in a world where shadows hide ancient enemies, survival depends on trust, and the line between human and monster is thinner than anyone dares to admit.
A WOLF’S WOUND by Celia Kyle
VS Note: Previously published on the Yonder app.
Secrets threaten to tear apart their community and their lives in this thrilling, action packed, enemies-to-lovers, fated mates romance. Ryder Stone is a lot of things—pack second-in-command, relentless fighter, and, if you ask the humans, he’s a notorious playboy. And unbelievably hot. It’s no wonder that every girl swoons over him. Well, except for one. Dr. Hannah Kelly is done with living in the shadow of her step-father’s pack. She’s carving out a life in the human world and she has no interest in shifters—especially not Ryder Stone. But even the new girl can’t escape Ryder’s love ’em and leave ’em reputation. Saving her life won’t make her forget what he is. But a rogue wolf is on the prowl – and Ryder’s past is finally catching up with him. One bite in a drunken haze was all it took to turn an innocent into a predator. Now, Ryder must hunt him down before he wreaks havoc. But there’s just one problem—he has no idea who the rogue is. And time is running out. As danger closes in, Ryder and Hannah are thrown together in a desperate chase to uncover the rogue’s identity and stop his deadly plan. Forced into close quarters, tensions rise, sparks fly, and resisting fate becomes impossible. But can Hannah see past Ryder’s past and accept the truth—that he’s her mate? Or will old wounds and buried fears tear them apart before they have a chance?
CRIMSON OATH: A VAMPIRE FANTASY NOVEL (THE FIREBIRD AND THE WOLF BOOK TWO) by Elizabeth Hunter
A brand new vampire. The lover who got her killed. And a desire neither can deny. Tatyana Vorona used to be human… until she met the dark and mysterious Oleg Sokolov. He lives in a world of power, blood, and betrayal. And now so does she. By helping him, Tatyana helped herself to an early grave. Then she rose again as a vampire with the ability to manipulate water. Tatyana is in hiding, trying to master her magic, blood lust, and the terrifying draw she still feels toward the man who set all this in motion. He might control fire, but flames of desire have a will of their own. Oleg’s empire was shaken by his daughter’s betrayal and the bloodshed that followed. Now someone else is trying to take advantage of the chaos to destabilize his rule further. He should be hunting them down, making an example of anyone who dares to challenge him. Instead, he’s searching for her. No matter how far Tatyana runs, he’s determined to return her to his side. And when it turns out she’s hiding right underneath his nose, he’ll do whatever it takes to make Tatyana his. Permanently. AmazonKU
FANGS AND FLESH (HUNTING HEARTS BOOK SIX) by TJ Nichols
VS Note: MM PNR.
Joel Reid is either escaping into fantasy books and crossword puzzles, or he’s cleaning up a vampire mess to keep them safe from humans. He needs something for himself but doesn’t know what when the Reid family consumes everything they touch. For Aiden Green, being a vampire means danger. He was raised to avoid others of his kind and warned about being sucked into another family’s drama. His mother fled Ireland because she wanted more for her life and the lives of her children. Now, the trouble has found him, and the Orlan vampire crime family has convinced his brother to join them, and his brother is demanding Aiden follow suit. Being sent to tidy up any remaining Orlan problems in what was neutral territory puts Aiden in Joel’s sights, and he must confront his duty to the Reid family and his desire for Aiden. But the Orlans are determined to keep the precarious toehold no matter the cost.
MURDER AT EDGEWATER LANE (MARGARET AND MONA GHOSTLY MYSTERIES BOOK FIVE) by Diana Xarissa
Margaret and Ted are excited to be taking a vacation together. Margaret has always wanted to see the sights the United Kingdom has to offer. They leave the island, planning for two weeks of adventure together. York is their first stop. In addition to enjoying their time in the historic city, Ted has a friend living there that they plan to see on their visit. James Long is a police inspector in York. He’s happy to see his friend, Ted, in part because he has a cold case he wants to discuss with another inspector. Margaret is happy to listen in while they talk about the case. And Mona somehow manages to hear all about the case as well. While Margaret and Ted explore the city, they also revisit a few of the key locations from the cold case. And whether it’s Mona’s interference or just luck, they also find themselves bumping into some of the case’s suspects. They’re only supposed to be in York for a week. Margaret wants to see all of the sights, but the more she learns about the death of Douglas Sims, the more she wants to help James and Ted find his killer before she and Ted move on to their next location. AmazonKU
BEARLY HANGING ON (URSA OUTCASTS BOOK ONE) by Sam Hall
When she goes to the hardware store looking for DIY materials and instead finds her fated mates. Harper has two rules: don’t take life too seriously, and never ever fall in love. After growing up with a mum who had a revolving door of boyfriends, she’s learned that love is messy and guaranteed to ruin your life. So when a quick, flirty trip to the hardware store turns into a supernatural ambush of pheromones, fate, and three sinfully attractive shifters claiming she’s their fated mate, Harper does what any gun-shy woman would do. She runs. But the bond won’t let her forget them. The wolf who’s as grumpy as he is intense. The tiger who flirts like it’s his full-time job. And the bear who knows she’s the only woman for them. Harper doesn’t do forever. She doesn’t do mates. And she definitely doesn’t do three of them. Too bad fate, and these shifters, aren’t taking no for an answer. AmazonKU
OF TOXIN AND TEACUPS (OF WITCHES AND MEN) by Cassie Swindon
Alouette – I never expected my grandmother’s cottage to magically vanish. One minute the cottage was there, nestled in the dunes. The next? Poof. Gone. While on the hunt to find it, my magic is stolen from a ghost– as well as Jacob’s, who is my opposite in every way. Even though he’s partly to blame for my predicament, now I’m forced to work along side Jacob. No good can come from pairing with my brother’s best friend, someone I’m forbidden to associate with. But I need Jacob’s help and if I don’t find that cottage soon, I’ll lose more than just a place to live—I’ll lose my chance to start fresh and make a name for myself. Though, I have to admit, losing my heart to a surfer isn’t exactly part of the plan. Jacob – How am I supposed to meet my kid now? Here I am, a washed-up athlete living on my last dime and my magic gets taken from me. All because of Alouette– my best friend’s little sister– who I have nothing in common with. She’s the most frustratingly mysterious woman I’ve ever met. Forced to help each other, we’ve got a ticking time bomb until the next Ceremony before our stolen magic is erased forever. Which means there’s only weeks left to figure out how to meet my child. The biggest problem: I’m not supposed to grow feelings for Alouette in the process. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
ACCIDENTALLY EVER AFTER: MM FANTASY ROMANCE (WINGS AND WHISPERS) by Callie Colby
A fairy prince with a contract. A human who really should have read the fine print. I was just trying to make rent. Cater a fancy fairy wedding, smile at the guests, don’t steal any of the silverware—easy enough. Or so I thought. Somewhere between passing hors d’oeuvres and signing the invoice, I apparently agreed to marry the groom’s brother. Who, as it turns out, is not just any fairy, but the fairy prince. Now I’m being whisked off to some glittering palace I can’t pronounce, expected to wear clothes that look more like lingerie than actual outfits, and introduced as “His Highness’s cherished consort” to an entire court of pointy-eared aristocrats who all hate me. And the prince? Caelen is gorgeous, infuriating, and way too good at making me blush. He keeps insisting this was “destiny,” and it’s his royal duty to show me exactly what being a consort entails. Including—apparently—his bed. I told myself I’d find a way out of this. But the more time I spend at his side, the more I start to wonder if I really want to. Because underneath all the silk and sharp smiles, Caelen is something I never expected: mine. AmazonKU AB
COVERT AFFECTIONS: SHADOW AGENTS.PSI OPS BOOK FIVE by Mandy M Roth
Shattered memories and deadly truths. Jesse Culbertson, elite operative and cat-shifter, is convinced he’s one of the bad guys. Enhanced by experimental serums and haunted by gaps in his memory, he knows something dark lurks in his forgotten past. With each mission, layers of deception peel away, leaving him to question everything—especially when his instincts scream that he’s fighting for the wrong side. Lindy Delgado has spent years perfecting the art of blending in, hiding her succubus nature from everyone—even her closest friend. But her carefully built facade begins to crack when Jesse walks into her life, stirring desires she’s spent months trying to control. Determined to keep him safe from her darker urges, Lindy resolves to keep her distance. But Jesse isn’t what he seems, and staying away proves impossible. As deadly secrets come to light, and enemies from the past surface, Jesse and Lindy must navigate a web of lies—including the ones they tell themselves.
HEXY BEAR (MISTWHISPER FALLS ROMANCES BOOK THREE) by Milly Taiden
In a town where shadows whisper and herbs scream, falling for the local bear shifter was probably Mara’s least chaotic choice. Griff Cooper just wanted a quiet life in the woods with his magical daughter, a bottomless supply of coffee, and zero eldritch forest disturbances. Instead, he got a snarky herbal witch with flower crowns, a precocious six-year-old who talks to shadows, and a mysterious “pretty lady” trying to rewrite the town’s reality like it’s her personal soap opera. Mara Voss thought Mistwhisper Falls would be a safe place to heal, not a hotspot for haunted lavender sachets, ancient bloodline conspiracies, and bear shifters with broody eyes and protective instincts dialed to eleven. But the moment she locks eyes with a growly single dad and his chaos-magic daughter? Yeah. She’s done for. Between shadow puppets with opinions, sentient herbs, and a harvest festival that turns into a showdown for the fate of magical society, Griff and Mara are just trying to hold the line and keep the peace. They’re strong enough to save the town. Keeping it buttoned-up around each other? That’s the hard part. AmazonKU
THE ALCHEMY OF FLOWERS: A NOVEL by Laura Resau
Help Wanted: In search of a gardener for the ancient walled Jardins du Paradis in the South of France. Unique and rustic lodging provided. Off the grid in all ways. One must grow flowers from one’s merde . . .Exhausted by fruitless attempts to make a family, Eloise takes the chance of a lifetime to answer an ad in a French gardening magazine. To fly away from her life in the States and tend to both her shattered heart and the flowers of Paradise. And best of all for her . . .Absolutely no children allowed on the premises. Within the high garden walls, Eloise starts to learn the strange rules of the elusive estate owner. Living and working in isolation with her three companions, she finds her heart opening again to friendship–and realizes she’s drawn to the handyman, Raphael. The flowers whisper to her, enchanting, delighting, healing. But why are the workers forbidden from going out during dusk? Who is the “Goddess of the Garden”? Is her mind playing tricks on her, or does she see a woodsprite flitting through the trees? The giggles and glimpses of a little girl haunt her and make her question: What is real in Paradise and what is illusion? Eloise tries to rationalize her uneasy feelings and the darkness she uncovers beneath the garden’s lush beauty, but as she digs deeper into the mysteries of her sanctuary, she begins to suspect there’s a child on the grounds–who may be in danger. When Paradise becomes a deadly prison, she must risk everything to protect her newfound family and claim her second chance at happiness.
WRATH OF ASHES (SINS OF BALTHIER BOOK ONE) by Lilo Quie
VS Note: MM Fantasy.
Asha is a kind young man, the bastard firstborn of the earl of a once-thriving valley kingdom. As war has torn his country apart, the earldom has grown poorer by the year, and his father meaner. In a land where man loving man is relegated to the dragons and their lands, Asha vows to be celibate, to earn his keep and flee to live a better life anywhere but there. But when a letter arrives to his father telling him that a dragon comes to claim him—everything changes. Mezerath, king of Sauria, the Sin’s prince of wrath, has heard his mate for the first time in his dreams. His mate cries in pain, but he wonders if it would be kinder to let him pass than to prolong his suffering. When his loyal bed servant demands he pursue his mate and end their arrangement, Rath does just that. He loves his mate, but he hopes he is strong enough to become a dragon, to live like one and to extend his life for as long as the kingdom needs them. AmazonKU
ASYLUM HOTEL by Juliet Blackwell
VS Note: The Library Journal compared this to a Barbara Michaels book which caughtmy interest. Put it on my TBR.
Aubrey Spencer loves photographing classic old buildings and abandoned places that hold old secrets. The Hotel Seabrink, perched overlooking the sea, is one such place. Currently abandoned but scheduled for a major renovation, it has a torrid history. Back in the 1920s it hosted A-list celebrity clientele, and now the locals insist it is haunted by the ghosts of two young women who died there. When Aubrey goes to photograph the site before the renovation begins, she bumps into a man named Dimitri Petroff, a minor online celebrity who shares her fascination with old buildings, the Hotel Seabrink in particular. When he is found dead the next day at the base of a cliff, the police are quick to close the investigation. But Aubrey feels unsettled by locals who claim he was murdered and that it’s not the first time someone interested in the hotel was killed. As she digs deeper into the property’s dark history (and its origins as an asylum) as well as Dimitri’s professional rivalries, she becomes mired in an unsolved murder case from several decades earlier, one with eerie parallels to the contemporary case. But someone is determined to keep her from discovering the truth—at any cost.
BIRTH OF A DYNASTY by Chinza Bado
We shall not forgive. We shall not forget. We will have our vengeance. After witnessing the massacre of everyone he’s ever known and loved, M’Kuru Mukundi, the sole surviving member of the High Noble House Mukundi of Madada, vows revenge. M’kuru flees to a small village where he hides under the guise of farm boy Khalil Rausi… unaware that the real Khalil’s father is the bloodthirsty General of Zenzele army, and under the direction of the King’s scheming son, Prince Effiom, was responsible for the murder of M’kuru’s people. When an imposter claiming to be M’kuru shows up in the village, the real M’kuru—now Khalil—must bide his time amongst his enemies, pretending to be everything that he hates in order to get vengeance. In another part of the country where giants roam free, young Zikora Nnamani, the only daughter of Lord Nnamani, knows nothing of political intrigue—she wants little more than to be a fierce Seh Llinga warrior. But a well-known prophecy places too much potential power on her small shoulders, and—as far as Prince Effiom and the King know—she is the only living threat to their dynasty ruling forever. However, when a messenger arrives to “invite” Zikora to stay at the palace, her family is not in a position to refuse. Before she is taken away, she begins…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)
WRATH OF THE DRAGONS: A NOVEL by Olivia Rose Darling
Cayden Veles, renowned Demon Commander of Vareveth, overthrew the throne to save Elowen Atarah, the woman he searched for since childhood. Now he’s determined to fulfill his quest for revenge against her father, even if it means forcing the only person he’s ever wanted into a marriage of political convenience. Elowen Atarah has everything she thought she’d ever want. Finally reunited with her dragons, she now has an army to enact vengeance, but as events transpire, she begins contemplating if she wants more. As her father’s only living heir, the Imirath throne is her right and destiny. But fighting and winning a war will require trusting Cayden Veles, her partner in crime and now king to her queen; the man she both longs for and doubts, especially after opening her heart only to become a pawn in his game. Navigating the shifting allegiances amongst all the kingdoms of Ravaryn will require all their strategy and strength, with devastating and bloody attacks on one side and cutthroat diplomacy for alliances on the other. But Elowen and Cayden must find a way to stand strong within the power they’ve gained, or risk losing everything. Delving deeper into a vast and ever-changing world, Wrath of the Dragons will take you on a journey filled with epic battles and a tender, angsty love for the ages.
THE SHARD AND THE SERPENT (SHARD DAUGHTERS BOOK ONE) by Jinapher J Hoffman
Dark Romance meets grunge-punk-inspired Sci-Fi/Fantasy with a strong female lead desperate to avenge everything she lost, and an obsessive heir to a criminal empire who will stop at nothing to memorize every inch of her. “Sometimes, a girl’s true hero can only ever be herself.” In Mirror, crime rules all. Abandoned kingdoms have risen into criminal empires, each specializing in a dark trade. Among them, a secret league of female assassins lurks, their vendettas paid only in blood. Rayze Angeline is a Shard Daughter, a female assassin known as the Angel of Sin, and one of the last remaining mortals blessed with magic. She can command the threads of the realm with a single word, folding oceans and controlling gravity. But her specialty is pleasure threads. Entering a person’s mind by fulfilling their darkest desires and commanding them to reveal their secrets. One lay at a time, she will claim her vengeance against those who stole everything from her, but an encounter with her enemy, Warrick Ivor, leaves her craving what she can’t have: A Bond. Threads of Fate tethered between their souls. Strings she can cut, driving him into a mad craze and turning him into her perfect weapon. For. Always. AmazonKU
AGAINST THE HOLLOW (THE ECLIPSE OMEGAVERSE BOOK ONE) by Jaeger Rose
These alphas are not redeemable. No omega has the power to change them. Evangeline – They claim to have saved me. But what they call salvation looks more like a prison. Revenant, the pack alpha and the authoritarian. Fox, the doctor, quiet and calculated. Mayhem, the anchor with a calm undercurrent of chaos. Playing their mind games, I bide my time, waiting for my opportunity to flee.
I fight them at every turn. Returning to my life, back to dancing, is the only thing that matters. Will I reclaim my freedom before I lose myself to my base instincts? After all, an omega has needs that only a pack of alphas can fulfill. AmazonKU
EASY ON THE EYE (NEW BRIA) by Alora Quinn
Cerise – There are two things I love in life—fashion and monster men. I never imagined that I’d be able to combine the two things together, but here I am, trying to convince this insanely hot and huge cyclops to be a model for me. He’s exactly what I need, both for my fashion label and my heart. He may be quiet, but his eye tells me all I need to know—he’s interested in me, too. The question is, can I make my way through the walls he’s put up and show him that we’re meant to be together? Forrest – Working in construction offers me a nice, simple routine for my day-to-day life. The last thing I expect to happen is for a gorgeous woman to approach me and ask me to model for her upcoming fashion label. My instinct is to say no, to continue to stay as hidden as possible—which is hard to do at over seven feet tall. Thankfully, or unfortunately, my best friend Wulfric convinces me to accept her offer, and I find myself spending every free moment either with her or thinking of her. There are two problems. One: I need to make her my girlfriend before our annual NBCG ball to win a bet with my dumb coworkers, or I have to quit my job. Two: I actually want her to be my girlfriend. Could a human like her ever love a monster like me? AmazonKU
HOW NOT TO CHARM YOUR HUMAN COLLEAGUES by Laura Winter
They are looking for sunshine… in a world without a sun. When six human women are rescued from the Dreadmoor, Kizros’s only job is to check on their health and provide the rune cuffs that keep them safe. He didn’t imagine that by the afternoon, he’d be escorting one of those humans to his apothecary as his new assistant. But Aofe is the opposite of what he thought humans would be like. She’s a bloom in the dark, a colorful and curious creature, and from the moment he saw her brilliance, Kizros was determined not to scare away his new colleague. Aofe has spent her life being told what she can’t do because of her crutches, but working for Kizros is everything she’s ever wanted. A quiet shop, a job she’s qualified for that doesn’t require being on her feet, and a handsome green demon with glasses to keep her company. Kizros is sweet, charming, and awkward, and though he doesn’t quite understand her disability, he makes the effort to learn. Their pull is undeniable, but their past holds them back. He’s always been too much. She’s always been an inconvenience. Can they learn to trust the sunshine in each other and heal from their pasts together? AmazonKU
SCREWED BY THE MINOTAUR IN HALLOW’S COVE by Jenifer Wood
Lea Thomson arrives in the charming town of Hallows Cove with plans to open a second location of her family’s flower shop, seeking a fresh start after the devastating loss of her mother. Staying at the local inn, she scopes out the dilapidated shop she’s purchased sight unseen, planning to stay under the radar until she’s ready for her grand opening. But then she runs into Rick, a handsome minotaur, and sparks immediately fly. But Rick has never had a serious relationship and likes to play it “casual.” Thinking Lea isn’t going to stick around, he leaves the next morning without even saying goodbye. When he discovers it’s going to be Lea’s flower shop beside his hardware store, an ugly confrontation sets the two at odds before renovation has even begun. Can Lea and Rick get past their troubled beginnings to embrace the undeniable attraction between them? AmazonKU
STALWART: SAN HADES CHRONICLES CITY OF DEMONS BOOK FIVE by Tilly Bramley
Rosalind is your run of the mill snake demon: filthy rich and running a crime ring. She’s generally quite happy with her life. But an accidental run-in with a bar owner changes that. Ava’s life is… well, not perfect, but ordered. Neat. She owns and runs a bar with militant efficiency and has scheduled work-outs and friendly get-togethers. She certainly doesn’t need anyone to “make her life complete” or any of that nonsense. When she realizes that the snake demon who is trying to buy out her bar is her mate, Ava’s organized life is turned on its head. AmazonKU
WHILE THE DARK REMAINS (THE WINTER DARK BOOK ONE) by Joanna Ruth Mayer
Brynja spent her childhood as a captive performer in Tenebris, the imposing mountain palace of King Kallias. Every night she risked death for the king’s entertainment until his rebellious son, Prince Ballast, helped her escape. Now twenty, Brynja has never forgotten the brutal king. Or forgiven him. Under the cloak of a three-month-long Winter Dark, Brynja is returning to Tenebris for revenge. Accompanied by a rival court, including the alluring Prince Vil, Brynja poses as diplomatic royalty to barter peace between nations. No one is better equipped to infiltrate the palace than Brynja—she remembers every hidden passage like a bad dream. But her quest to destroy Kallias is complicated by her feelings for Prince Ballast, whom she isn’t sure she can still trust. And Kallias’s own quest to mine a catastrophic weapon of war buried in the mountain’s heart will threaten them all, and force Brynja to face the darkest parts of herself. The lives of everyone she loves depend on the choices she must make. So, too, does the fate of the world. Amazon AB
ROCK OF STAGES: A GARGOYLE SHIFTER ROCK STAR ROMANCE (MOONLIGHT SIREN BOOK FOUR) by Lisa Carlisle
A grumpy gargoyle, a curious mermaid, and a magical mate bond. I’m a gargoyle drummer in a supernatural cruise ship band with zero tolerance for nonsense. All I want to do is play music. Until a mermaid crashes into my life—saving me from sinking like a…rock. Worse, fate whispers she’s my fated mate. Naiya is sunshine and curiosity. She’s everything I can’t have. She lives in the ocean and I can barely swim. But fate’s a funny little sea witch. Because every time Naiya smiles, my stone-hard heart pangs. And when she’s threatened by the same selkie who almost destroyed my band? My beast wakes. Sea or sky, I’ll fight for her. She’s mine. AmazonKU
SUMMERTIME HEXY by Zora Black
The glitter bomb was an accident. Okay, a magically unstable, glitter-based “welcome back” charm gone slightly nuclear. But I didn’t expect it to coat the admin building, curse the porch, and mildly blind a centaur. Whoops. Now I’m back at Camp Lightring for one last summer—and stuck on magical creature patrol with him. Derek Virel. Brooding. Fanged. Allergic to joy. We’re supposed to be wrangling pixies, not threatening each other with enchanted first-aid kits. But when a magical rift opens beneath the Grove and my powers start short-circuiting every time he’s near? Let’s just say we’ve got bigger problems than passive-aggressive bunk bed assignments. He’s cold. I’m chaos. And together, we might be the only thing holding this camp—and reality—together. If we don’t accidentally make out in the creature barn first. AmazonKU
STARS AND SEA (REIGN OF THE WITCH QUEEN) by A S Fwnichel
Nainsi – I have a duty to my people and intend to see it through. We came to the human world to find clues to a prophecy that might help us defeat the tyrant witch queen and break the curse she’s placed on the elven world. I came with my mentor, the woman who still rules our people without a throne. I can’t let her down because of an attraction to a human man. I should be stronger than that. Bert – I’ve lived in and around the Labrador coast all of my life. Fishing boats and living off the sea are in my blood. I’ve never imagined doing anything else. The first time I saw Nainsi, I knew I’d give up my boat, the sea, and even my life to be with her. I don’t know what secrets she’s keeping, but maybe if I show her my whole heart, she’ll tell me who she really is before her home calls her away. AmazonKU
BLOOD AND DUTY (REIGN OF THE WITCH QUEEN) by A S Fenichel
Rìan – Our mission is to save the elves taken by the witch queen during their trek to the capital, after the first human woman from the prophecy rescued them. When we reach the black tower of the witch queen, a fairy warns us that we’ve come to the wrong place. Fairies don’t leave the safety of their island, but this one is different, not to mention beautiful. Still, I have a job to do, and it doesn’t include Niamh. Niamh – I have watched Rìan Redmond for years. As my father kept tabs on the goings-on within the elven world, the captain of the guard was often in the scrying mirror. When he’s suddenly in front of me in flesh and blood, it’s hard to resist fawning. I left my people to help save the children being held captive, and nothing will keep me from that duty. If my handsome soldier falls in love with me along the way, who am I to argue with fate? AmazonKU
LOVE POTIONS AND POOR LIFE CHOICES by Jilli Waters
When my fated mate rejected me, I lost everything—my magic, my home, my heart. Now Luca—the maddening, gorgeous werewolf who left me to rot on this tiny magical island—has the audacity to walk into my coffee shop and ask for my help. He wants me to go on a quest with him, to recover a treasure we stole years ago. The catch? If we don’t, a very angry dragon is going to torch my entire town. And as if that weren’t enough, said dragon has chained us together with a magical bond. Now Luca’s my werewolf on a leash and my fake date to my sister’s wedding. And I have to pretend we’re wildly in love. He’s still charming. Still infuriating. Still mine—technically. But I’ve spent years building a life without him. What will it take to forgive the wolf who shattered me? And what if the biggest danger isn’t the dragon… but falling for him all over again? AmazonKU
BOUND TO THE ROGUE SHIFTER by Tessa Stone
The Moon Festival only happens once every four years, and this time, it’s my last hope to find him—my fated mate. I’ve wandered from pack to pack, chasing whispers and dreams, but still, I’m alone. When I arrive in Shadow Wolf Creek, I know this could be my only chance. But fate has a twisted sense of humor. A witch—with bright, dangerous blue eyes—crosses my path and drops a bombshell: my mate is here, but I’ll never catch his scent. He’s cursed. And if I want to break it, she can help… for a price. She won’t tell me what that price is, only that one day she’ll come to collect. I know I shouldn’t trust her, but what if this is my only shot? I can’t let him slip through my fingers. When I see him—Marcus—there’s no doubt in my heart. He’s mine. Strong, steady, and completely unaware that his life is about to flip upside down. He doesn’t know me yet, but I’ll make sure he does. And as for Andy, the owner of Stanley’s? He might want to dust off that help wanted sign, because Marcus belongs to me now. Let the Moon Festival begin. AmazonKU
A RIFT IN THE HOUSE OF BRUIN (THE HIRAETH CHRONICLES BOOK ONE) by T S Kinley
I never meant to end up in Hiraeth. But when your life is measured in weeks instead of years, you’ll chase hope anywhere. Even into a realm on the brink of ruin. Within the shadowed halls of the House of Bruin, seven beast princes vowed to find my cure, their oath heavy with the weight of an untold destiny. But nothing is as it seems in Hiraeth. The King is dead. A treacherous steward has tightened his grip on the throne, turning the once-vibrant kingdom into a land of fear and fractured loyalties. Whispers of rebellion, betrayal, and a strange illness plague the countryside. Caught in the crosshairs of political treason and forbidden desire, I find myself at the heart of a budding revolution. The princes vow to protect me, but their secrets run as deep as the shadows in this land. And my heart betrays me every time I meet one of their lingering stares. As my connection to the princes deepens, so does the weight of my choices. But one thing is clear: an ancient prophecy binds my fate to the kingdom’s survival. And to save one, I may have to sacrifice the other. Hiraeth isn’t just a place—it’s a test. A test of my will to survive, my courage to fight, and my heart to love. Every step forward pulls me deeper into the chaos, and the cure I came for feels farther and farther away. Only one truth remains: The greatest risks often lead to the most extraordinary triumphs. AmazonKU
COLD FOOT SENTRY (WRECK’S MOUNTAINS BOOK SIX) by T S Joyce
Tawk is a rare Sentry Dragon looking for a new witch to protect. He needs to find a witch or a coven to feed his dragon power, but the one who is calling to him has abandoned his Sister’s Edge Crew and is building a life in Wreck’s Mountains with monsters. He won’t fit in there, but what choice does he have? He has to try. His presence in Wreck’s Mountains brings him to the brink of war, and when old-allies-turned-new-enemies show up hunting the witch he is supposed to protect, he looks like a traitor. The only thing keeping in in Wreck’s Mountains? A human who has been unintentionally calling to his dragon. Does she know the danger she is in? Does she know her life could be over if she draws the attention of the dragon too much? Tammy is fierce, loyal, brave, and beautiful, but she’s human, and humans don’t match with Sentry Dragons. They never have. He will ruin her life, but as she drags him closer and closer, the lines of loyalty to the witch’s power become blurred. Now, all he hungers for is her. .. (more blrub on eboo kseller’s page) AmazonKU AB
FORGOTTEN ARCANE (BROKEN ASHES) bOOK SIX by Nikita Parmenter
So much has happened, and we don’t know what it all means yet. Our new gifts are going to take some time to understand, and my new magic is behaving about as well as I do. We thought that we would get at least a week off before we had to deal with anything, but of course, that’s not how it works, and complications start to be thrown at us almost the minute we get home. Adjusting to having an entirely new team member is going to be difficult, especially since we’re all mad as hell at the way he has been treated and how simple things are making him light up. I guess any hope of a break after the Choosing was a little bit farfetched anyway. AmazonKU
QUEEN OF LEGENDS AND LIES (DRAGONS OF TIRENE BOOK FOUR) by Nina Frost
Lark Axton has failed. Failed to save Flighthaven, the military school she attended before she knew she was a dragoncaller and the descendant of the true royal house of Tirene. Failed to kill King Xenon and stop his army of the drachen, who are taking over the world by stealing the free will of its people at the bidding of the mad god Narc. Worst of all, she failed to save Sterling: the Crown Prince Knox of Tirene, her perfect match, the cold to her fire, the man she loves…And now, the enemy who wants to kill her. With Sterling corrupted by the drachen, Lark—the only dragoncaller in world—will become queen. As the kingdom crumbles, the council is determined to keep Lark safe. However, a thread still connects Lark and Sterling, and she refuses to give up on him. The fate of the world rests on her shoulders, and she must somehow save Sterling, the dragons, and the kingdom before it’s too late. Danger lurks in the shadows, and with enemies closing in and time running out, there’s only one option. She must defeat Narc once and for all, before the vengeful god destroys her first. AmazonKU
OF RIME AND RUIN: A TWISTED BEAUTY AND THE BEAST RETELLING (SIRENS OF ADRIA) by Liesl West
A kingdom on the edge. A monster in the depths. And a bond that could rule or ruin…Princess Nahlani of the Brine would rather master her siren magic than endure the responsibilities of court. So, when she’s threatened with an arranged marriage to a land-bound prince, Nahla flees—only to swim into the icy domain of the cruel Frost King. King Aethan rules a Rime in ruins, his cold exterior concealing an unspoken shame: a curse that turns him into a bloodthirsty, unpredictable threat to his own people. The siren spy in his waters doesn’t know it yet, but she’ll be safer behind bars…Determined to escape her new captor, Nahla’s magic sparks a forbidden alliance. Unaware of the bond she’s formed with the kingdom’s most feared creature—the fabled clawbeast—Aethan moves her from prison to palace. But as the truth of the beast unravels, so does the distance between Nahla and Aethan, leaving them to confront a dangerous and undeniable attraction. AmazonKU
THIS VIOLENT LIGHT by Bree Wild
He’s her worst nightmare. She’s his last chance. When vampire king Sebastian Vulce betrays a witch coven, he unwittingly brings a deadly curse over his people, condemning them to burn in the sun. The only way to break it is with a witch from a vanished bloodline. Everything changes when Grace Renolds accidently exposes her existence to the vampiric world. Bubbly and kind, Grace has no idea she’s half-witch…or that she’s the only one capable of freeing the vampires. When Sebastian traps her in his manor, Grace immediately plans her escape. She knows Sebastian will kill her if she fails to break the curse—and Grace only ever fails. But violent and cruel as Sebastian may be, he doesn’t see Grace like she sees herself. To him, she’s not vapid or pathetic. She’s strong, irreplaceable, unstoppable. Grace knows she should run…because the only thing worse than helping a vampire king is falling in love with him. AmazonKU
FURIOUS TIGER’S SECRET BABY (COMPANY 417 SHIFTERS SERIES BOOK 61) by Amelia Wilson
Nigel is the man of my dreams. I mean my sexy dreams. He’s the handsomest man I’ve ever seen. And he’s the only man who’s ever had me. He’s older than me. He knows more than me. But the one thing he doesn’t know is pretty important. He loves Anthony, my son. But he doesn’t know Anthony is his son, too. And what will happen when he finds out. I’ll lose my one shot at happiness for keeping it a secret! FML! A year and a half after a whirlwind vacation romance, Ashley runs into Nigel at her office. They see each other, and right away they’re back in bed together! Actually, they don’t even wait to find a bed but get together in the office! But now things are complicated. This isn’t vacation. This is real life. Last time she left with a heart full of happiness, a mind filled with excitement and romance, and something else… a baby in her belly. What’s going to happen when Nigel finds out about the secret she’s kept from him? And what’s going to happen when she realizes she’s been keeping a secret from a tiger shifter? AmazonKU
BOUND TO THE SHADOW KING by Ruby Vale
I stole the Obsidian Veil from the Shadow King… now he owns me. Lucian Blackwell is everything I should run from—arrogant, ruthless, dangerous—and hotter than hell. He wants to use me as a weapon. I’m going to use him right back. He thinks he’s in control. But when the sparks ignite between us, there’s no telling who’s going to burn first. Bound to the Shadow King is a story of blackmail, betrayal, enemies-to-lovers tension, a reluctant alliance, and the kind of slow-burn that scorches everything in its path. AmazonKU
THE ALPHA AND THE BAKER by Roxie Ray
When Castiel’s pack reunion turns into a frosting-fueled disaster, the last thing he expects is to find salvation in the form of a tiny bakery—and the fiery, flour-dusted woman who runs it. Felicia’s barely keeping her business alive, her heart is still healing, and she has zero time for distractions—especially not the ridiculously hot country guy begging for last-minute cakes. But with a hundred people waiting for dessert and a cash offer she can’t refuse, she says yes. One rushed bake. Three ruined ovens. A van full of dreams. And a connection that neither of them saw coming. She’s a human with a whisk. He’s an Alpha with responsibilities. But when their worlds collide, it’s anything but half-baked. AmazonKU
EVER BOUND (MYSTICS OF MERCY RIDGE BOOK TWO) by J Kearston
Four Mates. One mimic. Game over for anyone who tries to take what’s mine. There’s no denying my supernatural status. Somehow books and video games make this kind of thing seem more glamorous than it actually is. I’ve been stalked, kidnapped, and bound to four mates who pull me in all different directions. Combine that with powers I can’t seem to master, a hidden race of supernaturals looking to me for salvation, and the ever present threat that someone may try to force a bond or kill me, and I’m more than a little overwhelmed. Despite their differences, my mates band together to protect and teach me, and for the first time I feel real hope. Hope that I’ve found a forever family. A place where I belong. Love that was meant to be. I won’t let anyone or anything threaten my happily ever after. Not my kidnappers, not my ex, and not the enemies I didn’t even know I had. When they come for me, I’ll be ready. Because this gamer girl plays to win. AmazonKU
KNOT MY OMEGA (STUCK IN A RUT BOOK TWO) by Mazzy J March
I used to think I’d never find a place where I belonged, and now that I have, they want to take me away. Life was so much easier when I knew my place, when I understood that I would never be more than a servant, a lowly omega. That was before I was rescued from my pack. Now, I’m living a life of freedom, respect, and friendship. Everything I could ever dream of, right? Some days I wonder. At least I have the farmer’s market. Every week, I help sell our pack’s goods, eat delicious food, and chat with customers. It’s the highlight of my week. That is until three alphas show up and proclaim that I am theirs. I turn them down. I can’t risk it. I know how omegas are treated, and I’d rather have a life of loneliness than one where I’m second class. They accept my rejection, sort of. Every week, one of them shows up with a gift, a kind gesture, a smile. They call it wooing; I call it a pain in the ass. Only, truth be told, I kind of like it. AmazonKU
SUMMER’S FAE (GRAVENSHADE VOWS BOOK ONE) by Juno Heart
One day I’m rescuing a wounded wolf in the woods. Next, I’m tripping over a naked guy with rippling abs, making coffee in my kitchen at Gravenshade Hall. He says his name is Wynter. That he’s fae. That I once spent a year in Faery, dancing under the moonlight like some enchanted puppet. Thankfully, I don’t remember a second of it. I’m twenty-five, short on memories, haunted by ghosts, and the prime suspect in my parents’ unsolved double murder. Now I’ve got a broody houseguest who thinks he’s a wolf, watches me like he’s starving, and insists he can’t touch me, won’t touch me, because of a Very Important Vow he made to his… errr… sister. Then the Wild Hunt shows up to claim me. Again. I’m thrown into a world I don’t understand and protected by the one boy who would bury himself beneath the earth for seven nights to keep me safe. Which is… inconvenient. Because I want him to stay above ground. With me. And preferably with his lips on mine. AmazonKU
THE VIOLENCE OF LOVE (BLACK MARKET OMEGA SERIES) by Kitt Lynn
VS Note: MMMMF.
Autry – I honestly thought I could outrun my past and survive on my own. But I was so wrong. I only lasted two months on the streets before I was snatched up and stashed away in an old boarding house. It’s been weeks of waiting for my turn on the black market auction block. I had so many chances to find a good pack back at my old academy, but I turned them all down. I thought I had time. I thought I could wait to find true love. And now it’s too late. I’m being sold like a discarded piece of furniture, but this might be my only way to stay hidden. Being illegally purchased means my pack won’t be advertising who I am or how they got me. It should be enough to keep me safe, because if the wrong person recognizes me… if they learn the truth about what I did…I don’t want to belong to a pack of strangers, but I need to. For my survival and to keep my secret. This is my only chance. AmazonKU
BOUND TO EXILES (REJECTED WOLF PACK BOOK THREE) by Traci Lovelot
Just when I thought I’d found my place in the pack, my magic threatens everything we’ve built. My alphas would sacrifice everything to protect me from my enemies, but they can’t shield me from the untamed power awakening inside me. The whispers grow louder: can a witch truly belong in a wolf pack? Unrest spreads through the northern towns as news of my dual nature travels. Even my adoptive mother fears what I’ve become. While old enemies sharpen their claws, new adversaries emerge from the shadows. All while Heath’s manipulative father positions his pawns for a long game none of us fully comprehend. If we’re going to survive this, I’ll need to accept both sides of who I am. It’s time for me to take the lead and show my alphas that our forbidden bond can break all the rules, because together we’ll be stronger than anyone imagined. AmazonKU
JUST RIGHT (THE BEASTS OF BLACKMOOR BOOK THREE) by Sarah Spade
The first bed was too hard. The second was too soft. But the third was just right…At least, until I woke up from my exhausted nap and discovered that its owner was watching me sleep — and when I screamed at the sight of the bear’s hungry expression, he shifted from a grizzly beast to the most, grizzled hunk of male I’ve ever seen before…He’s not alone, either. There are two more bear shifters who call this cabin home, and who decide they like the sight of me sleeping in one of their beds. They like the smell of me, too, and suddenly the warning I got before I entered the dark forest of Blackmoor makes sense. Legend says the enchanted woods host a whole slew of monsters who might want to eat you if you get lost in the trees. These three? The Brown brothers do want to eat me — and that’s not all. They want to feed me, pet me, please me… and now that I’ve willingly walked into their den, the possessive bears aren’t about to let me leave again. Before long, I don’t even want to. Because while one of my mates is too big, another too smothering, and the third too possessive… put these wild, devoted brothers together, and the three of them are just right for me. AmazonKU
I’ve always been fascinated by these myths and the tales of bad luck people believe they incur if they ‘steal’ a rock from a certain place. (And when I was researching this topic, I discovered there are various tourist spots where this belief flourishes, not just in Hawaii. The Petrified Forest in northern Arizona is another area where people frantically return rocks to the park after thinking their illicit souvenir has brought them bad luck.) I wanted to be sure I wasn’t doing cultural appropriation if I took this basic concept for my story, so I was relieved to find the modern legend arises in various places and is believed to have been begun in one locale by a tour bus driver who didn’t want volcanic ash and grit from purloined chunks off the beach or mountain messing up his vehicles. Another variation on the story says because it’s against the law to remove anything from a national park, a ranger invented the story to add an additional layer of ‘scariness’ to deter would-be souvenir hunters.
