I have not read most of the new releases listed (although I always end up one-clicking quite a few as I prepare these posts LOL).
‘AB’ denotes audiobook and the Amazon buy link.
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THE NAGA SHAMAN’S PREGNANT MATE (SERPENTS OF SERANT BOOK EIGHT) by Robin O’Connor
Stranded. Pregnant. Hunted. Falling for a deadly alien shaman was not in my birth plan. Nala – I woke in a glowing coffin, belly heavy, panic clawing at my throat. Then he appeared—white scales, golden eyes, and a voice like velvet over steel. He saved me… but I don’t know if I can trust anyone, not after what the Krektar did. I just want to protect my baby. That’s it. But the Krektar aren’t gone—they survived the crash, and they want me back. Artek says I’m his fated mate. I say I need a weapon.But when his strange little beast curls up beside me and he treats me like something sacred… I start to wonder if I’ve found something I didn’t know I needed: safety. Maybe even family. Artek –
She is not of this world, yet the bond sings in my blood. I am Shaman, warrior and scholar, one of the last keepers of my people’s truths—and she is mine. The Krektar have survived. They will not take her. I will kill for her, die for her, and live only for her. But this world holds more than beasts and ruins. Ancient secrets stir. Nala and her child are part of what’s to come—and I will stand between them and every shadow that rises. AmazonKU
XARA AND THE XENOBEAST (ALIEN ABDUCTION BOOK 24) by Honey Phillips
Abducted from Earth. Left for dead in a world full of monsters. Claimed by the most dangerous one of all…Xara’s quiet vacation comes to an abrupt end when she is abducted by aliens. Her situation goes from bad to worse when she crash lands on a mysterious alien planet. She’s injured, alone, and every creature on the planet seems determined to kill her. Until one of them saves her. Huge, silent, and scarred, he doesn’t speak, doesn’t smile, and doesn’t let her out of his sight. But he cares for her. Feeds her. Protects the orphaned alien babies who’ve imprinted on her. The Xenobeast was designed for destruction. Exiled by the creators who once controlled him, he’s lived in isolation for years. Until a pretty little female stumbles into his domain with fire in her eyes and a scent that drives him mad. She’s soft where he’s hard. Light where he’s dark. And every time she looks at him, he forgets the monster they made him to be. But when Xara is threatened, he’ll show them exactly how lethal he can be – because no one takes what belongs to him. AmazonKU
BETWEEN (STELLAR BRIDGE BOOK ONE) by Maureen A Miller
Six years ago, Marda lost her husband and daughters to a portal linking Earth to her planet. It was supposed to be safe—just an ancient corridor between two worlds. But sometimes, people get trapped inside it. Marda calls that place the BETWEEN. Now, the portal is acting up again. People are vanishing from Central Park, right in the heart of one of Earth’s busiest cities. Ben—a Wall Street analyst too consumed with his job to notice the damage he leaves behind. Lily—a would-be musician suffocating inside her childhood home. Tony—a young man who gave up everything to care for his dying mother. Their paths collide inside the BETWEEN. But only Marda knows what’s waiting there—and she’ll risk everything to bring her family home.
KILLJOY: MM ENEMIES TO LOVERS SFR (STARHAWK BOOK TWO) by Adrienne Lothy
Allied together now as partners in crime and lovers, Niko and Elliott have the ire of an entire galaxy pointed their way. As complications pile up against them and old friends become enemies, continuing the fight against the corrupt and powerful elites of Honeybliss is only getting harder. Niko’s former mentor, the revolutionary and bounty hunter, Lady Death, can grant them the chance to finally expose the harrowing truth of Honeybliss and save countless lives—but Elliott isn’t convinced that they can trust her. Especially not when three years ago, Niko vanished while owing her a precious debt. Niko is forced to confront the past he’s been running from, which means going deep into the heart of a black market empire ruled only by credits, with the biggest bounty the galaxy has ever seen on his and Elliott’s heads. They say love is the most powerful force in the galaxy… but they forgot about money. AmazonKU
INFINITE ARCHIVE (THE MIDSOLAR MURDERS BOOK THREE) by Mur Lafferty
VS note: Not a romance but a scifi release of note.
Amateur sleuth Mallory Viridian has just about got her bearings aboard the space station she calls home, but now the physical embodiment of the Internet is on its way, and it’s bringing murder with it. Mallory Viridian has had a quiet few months. Even with the increased influx of humans visiting Station Eternity, she hasn’t seen so much as a bar brawl. Used to people dying left and right around her, the lack of murders to solve has left her unexpectedly . . . bored. But humanity’s favorite way to waste time is on its way to her sector of the galaxy. A giant, one-of-a-kind data ship called Metis is bringing the entire Internet from Earth—as well as a mystery fan convention. On top of that, Mallory’s literary agent is aboard, and he tells Mallory that she’s the keynote speaker. It’s almost a relief when a killer decides to strike at the convention. When Mallory finds her agent dead, she knows she has to work fast to find the murderer. With a strange new alien with unknown motives, a ship with impossible abilities, a lonely living, comprehensive Internet, and a deadly crime to solve, Mallory has her work cut out for her.
ARMOR: A STEAMY CYBORG ROMANCE (HUNTED RELICS BOOK 11) by Sybur Phyre
The Titans’ BlazeStar is ready for spaceflight and prepped to pick up the human survivors until they discover the lost Brothers buried in mud halfway around the planet. The arrival of another enemy warship threatens their rescue operation and escape. Esthi – I escape Mothership Marst in a pod, but I don’t stay with the other women. I’m caught in a dust devil and thrown far into the desert. No one comes for me, so I set out on my own. I’ve been hitching rides on Solcrue vessels, looking for my sister. This is nothing new. But now, I’m confident I’m being followed. I fear they know who I am.
Just as the squad of Solcrue approaches my position, a team of Titans confronts them. I’m caught in the crossfire until a shield appears out of nowhere, ratcheting up from the dirt and into a cocoon of metal that protects me. The Titans push the battle away but don’t return for us, leaving me alone with the mostly buried CyberTitan named Armor, who has a voice like thunder. He protected me when he didn’t even know me, a gesture uncommon to me in recent years. I dig and scrape to break him free. There are many more like him that we free, though Armor is more than enough Titan for me…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
GALACTIC CYBORG HEAT SERIES KNUD by Jessie Rose Case
VS note: There’s not much of a blurb per se but there’s an excerpt.
Love. Possessive. Exotic. Demanding. And Dominant. Just some of the words that described him ….. Cyborg. Everything so much more than just a man….The land was dry and in many places barren
On their arrival over 300 years ago to an unknown world, the odds on the human colony surviving at all were low. But the original colonists, faced with that stark reality, were determined to make it work and dug in…(more excerpt on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
MEK (DARVERIUS, HOUSE OF DAR BOOK 18) by Jennifer Julie Miller
Lacie – From the darkest time in my life comes a chance I never thought I’d have, the possibility of never being alone again. Even though I’m surrounded by new friends, experiences, and amazing opportunities, my eyes still seek Him out everywhere I go. He has made his opinion of me very clear, and no matter how much I wish otherwise, he was not meant to be mine. BUT my heart and mind don’t care! He’s like a magnet I’m constantly being pulled toward. Foolishly, in a moment of weakness, I gave Him the power to destroy me, and now I lie here broken. I have no one to blame but myself as I watch Him leave me behind. Tears stream down my face unchecked as he fulfills my worst nightmare. I am once again alone. MeK – I had it all until I didn’t … I was the most sought-after engineer. Renowned for my designs and willingness to help others rebuild destroyed worlds. However, my life was not my own. I was a puppet on a string, manipulated and used by the very person I held above all others—my mother. Then I saw her, it was like my eyes opened for the first time. I touched something forbidden, something I believed would make me lose everything … only to discover I had everything in my grasp. One foolish mistake, and I lost her before I realized she was mine, and now I am lost without her glow to guide me. But I am a son of DaR, and I will find a way to gain her forgiveness because she is MINE! AmazonKU
WE SPITE THE STARS (STARS IN THEIR EYES BOOK TWO) by D J Russo
Wedding planning can be a killer—especially when a vengeful enemy crashes it. A year after pop star Kallista’s final concert went up in actual flames, Margot is craving nothing more than a long nap. But first, she has her best friend’s wedding to plan. Managing a celebrity’s chaotic career was stressful enough, but booking venues and taming vendors? Brutal. Margot might be in denial about how close she is to a meltdown—except for the part where she keeps diving into steamy, ill-advised texting sessions with the groom’s best friend. Aiken isn’t just the strong, silent type—he’s a Gorcian bounty hunter with a protective streak, a possessive edge, and a laser focus that seems aimed solely at her. He’s also barely spoken to her in person. So why does it feel like he’s the only one who actually sees her? Margot doesn’t want a mate. At least, that’s what she keeps telling herself. But when a dangerous figure from Kallista’s past resurfaces, bent on revenge, Margot and Aiken are forced to face what they really mean to each other—before everything, including the wedding, goes up in smoke. She’s not about to let anyone ruin this day. Even if it kills her. AmazonKU
DEVILISHLY HERS (MOUNTAIN MONSTER ROMANCE BOOK ONE) by Alana Khan
He’s a devil with deadly secrets. She’s a scientist with a dangerous past. Their chemistry is explosive… and lethal. Blair – The data doesn’t lie—the Jersey Devil’s temperature soars only for me, and his crimson scales darken when we touch. There’s certainly nothing clinical about the heat that blazes between us every time his tail curls possessively around my waist. But between the hunters closing in and the deadly toxin racing through his body, there’s no time to analyze why every brush of his claws sets my blood on fire. If he discovers the details of my past, I’ll lose more than my research subject. I’ll lose the devil who’s stolen my heart. Dante – As she measures my responses with scientific precision, I imagine every brush of fingertips, scrape of teeth, and thrust of hips that will make her moan my name. Our mate bond strengthens with each touch, but the poison in my veins is spreading fast and I’m drowning in dark secrets. When hunters threaten our sanctuary, I’ll face an impossible choice: protect her heart or give in to the devil who craves her completely. AmazonKU
SALVATION FOR THE ALIEN MERCENARY (ALIEN MERCENARIES: REAPERS BOOK TWO) by Mina Carter
GAMER. SURVIVOR. HERO? After escaping her abusive ex, Mira is abducted by alien mercenaries. Now she’s the newest member of the Reapers, on a ship full of misfits and killers where she has exactly zero useful skills. Well, except one: she’s a hell of a gamer. When she rescues a damaged battle robot, she finds an unexpected ally. But as danger closes in, she must decide if she’s ready to stop running and fight for the man who’s becoming more than just her protector. AGENT. PROTECTOR. MONSTER? NOMAD agent Davis Tell’s cover is blown when an enemy attack awakens unknown alien DNA in his blood. As his body transforms into something more than human, there’s just one thing keeps his primal instincts at bay… his obsession with the team’s beautiful newest member. When the Reaper’s are hunted for the secrets in his changing DNA, Davis must control the beast within or risk becoming the monster Mira fears. But as their attraction ignites and threats mount, they’ll have to face the truth: the alien he’s becoming might be exactly what she needs.
DEMI’S ABRAUXIAN TYCOON: BOOK FIVE OF THE ABRAUXIAN BRIDES SERIES by Lisa Clute
She’s a brooding goth artist with no patience for corporate nonsense. He’s a dazzling gold Abrauxian tycoon with a galaxy-sized ego, and her infuriating bondmate. Demi never asked to be matched by the Ulae’Zep. Especially not to Lord Chyrgog, the most flamboyant billionaire in the known universe. Dragged to Earth for land deals near Atlanta and diplomatic meetings in D.C., with a tiger-man king in tow eager to launch his own bride program, Demi finally snaps and challenges the males to a series of wooing tasks to show them what women actually want. Then a rocket takes down their ship. Stranded in the wilds of North Carolina with no power, no staff, and no escape, Demi and Chyrgog are forced to rely on each other. He’s loud, sparkly, and shockingly sweet. She’s private, prickly, and not as immune to him as she thought. Survival strips away their armor. But what’s left might be real. AmazonKU
ACCOUNTING FOR TASTE (SHATTERED STARS BOOK 18) by Viola Grace
Reem woke on a space station, not feeling like herself. The cybernetic implant in her skull had the effect of changing her perceptions. Bonded without fanfare, she’s content to do her job until she gets a call she wasn’t expecting from a world she didn’t dream of. Reem can’t remember leaving Earth. She woke up on a station that had put accelerated coms in her skull and sold her as a repurposed corpse to a world that needed analytics and other specific labour. Her daily tasks are boring but essential, and her implants notify her when she needs to head to the Pleasure Centre to take the edge off. While she doesn’t feel any longer, her body has needs beyond food, water, and rest, so she has been ordered to take care of them. At the top of the building housing the Pleasure Centre is a Hmrain who always does what is best for his people. He passively consumes the energy from those below and begins to grow to look forward to the arrival of a certain cyborg on a predictable cycle. When a request that he can’t ignore comes to him, he has to send his newest acquisition to Aten, but first, he is going to lock her into a contract. He might be face blind, but he is no fool.
MONSTROUS BABY (DINOSAUROS BOOK FOUR) by Joely Sue Burkhart
I delivered our beautiful alien-human baby, but now we have to figure out how to stay alive. After thousands of years, dyni have successfully mated and bred young in the wild with a human. Me.
It’s crazy how fast my life has changed. Instead of searching for lost civilizations, I’m the mother of a dynos hybrid. Moments after she was born, Akylla could join the cybernetic grid my mates use to communicate. We don’t know what she’ll be capable of yet, but she’s absolutely fearless, brilliant, feral, and growing in leaps and bounds. Watching her wrap five terrifyingly huge super-soldier killing machines around her pinkie is hilarious. However, we will never be safe. Draco Sirius Command knows their former assets have rebelled—and successfully bred offspring they don’t own and can’t control. I won’t allow them to have my baby. She won’t grow up in a laboratory or endure re-programming like the squad in between missions. I may only be human, but I’ve got secrets of my own that I’m only just now learning to use. They won’t take us alive. AmazonKU
ALIEN LOVE (ALIEN LOVERS ON NEXUS STATION BOOK ONE) by Luna Wren
Two hearts from different worlds. One undeniable connection. An impossible love that cannot be denied…Maeve – I’ve never been attracted to aliens before, until I found myself trapped in a safe room with a midnight-skinned Tenebrisian diplomat whose silver eyes see right through me. The oxygen is running out, but I’m more terrified by how desperately I want to touch his glowing skin. As security chief, I should be focused on survival, not on wondering what other responses I can draw from him before our time runs out..Kash – Every time this human female moves closer, my patterns betray me, glowing with an intensity that reveals the truth I can’t hide—she’s my life-mate. Tenebrisians pride themselves on emotional control, yet her curious fingers tracing the light beneath my skin are destroying my restraint with terrifying speed. If she continues, there will be no going back for either of us. AmazonKU
SATURN RISING (THE VAIDA LOVE CHRONICLES BOOK THREE) by Ginger Rose
The third and final instalment in the sci-fi meets urban fantasy series by Ginger Rose – *WARNING* POTENTIAL SPOILERS FOR BOOKS ONE AND TWO AHEAD – YOU’VE BEEN WARNED – Huntress. The secrets and lies I’d been fed my entire life were torn to shreds; I ripped them apart with my very own claws and teeth. Killer. I said I’d stop at nothing to uncover the truth that has been kept from me…But maybe I’ve gone too far this time. Fugitive. On the edge of an intergalactic war, one thing remains constant: my team—my men—have my back, no matter how I decide to play this out. Restoring peace between Earth and the alien planet threatening our safety rests solely in my hands.
Princess. They said we should run, but they’ve underestimated who the hell we are. We’re Team Saturn, and we’ll waltz headfirst into battle with a damn smirk on our face. AmazonKU
***********************BRIEF BREAK BEFORE THE FANTASY/PNR BOOKS!**************************************
VS Note: According to Amazon, this book is currently at tne tail end of my 75 book backlist, as far as sales, so I’ll feature it here today. I drew upon my own experiences with wildfires in California as well as extensive research to write this book.
COLONY ON FIRE: HAVEN COLONY BOOK TWO (THE SECTORS SF ROMANCE SERIES) by Veronica Scott
When she came to Haven Two Dr. Saffia Mandell expected to grimly do her five years of medical service as the colony’s only doctor, work off her medical school debt and leave. Then she’d fallen in love, handled an epidemic and become an accepted member of the community. Now, in her second year, she faces new challenges as the tinder dry planet heads into a fire season and a mysterious food allergy threatens the local restaurant’s reputation.Chief Ranger Micah Navonn of the Calinurra never expected to fall in love with a human woman but Saffia was a special person who captured his heart and now means everything to him. Not all of his people are as enthusiastic about the situation and his efforts to handle the politics are getting complicated. Add to that an infestation by insects from another world, causing portions of the forest to die off and his plate is full. When the jet stream shifts course and the fires rage, will the colonists and the Calinurra set aside their differences? With Saffia’s life hanging in the balance, can Micah arrive in time to save her and the colonists in jeopardy? Life on Haven Two never lets up…This is the sequel to COLONY UNDER SIEGE: INTERSTELLAR VIRUS, which told the story of Saffia’s first year at the colony, but can be read as a standalone. The story is set in my Sectors scifi universe.
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A MIDLIFE FATED MATE (DELIVERED FROM FROST MOUNTAIN) by Lisa Daneils
The way I see it, it was love at first sight…But our packs are rivals; they’d never let us be together. So we both did the sensible thing and decided to elope…Leave Torpe and get married where our packs would never find us. End of story…right? Wrong. We might have managed to escape from this small town…At least, if my fated mate hadn’t suddenly ended up on Frost Mountain. This sizzling wolf shifter is back now, and he’s steamier than ever…But a lot’s happened since he went missing. Like the fact that his pack was murdered by mine. Or that my pack’s alpha is still out for blood, and he won’t stop…Not until he gets his revenge. AmazonKU AB
GOLEM’S BRIDE (PINE RIDGE UNIVERSE) by S C Principale
Reginald is not your typical golem. Created to protect innocents during the London Blitz, his form has become refined and perfected over the decades until he looks quite human—but he still lacks that one special spark that would grant him full autonomy. Dejected and ready to be unmade, Reginald agrees to perform one more mission to honor an old friend in exchange for his final rest. Therese LaFontaine did the one thing her grandmother told her never to do—she married in haste, and boy, is she repenting in leisure. Therese’s ex-husband was everything she thought she wanted—tall, dark, handsome, mysterious, and ready to show her the world outside of rural Louisiana. Too bad that Matteo’s globetrotting was just a cover for his more sinister activities that didn’t just involve underhanded dealings—they involved the underworld itself. In danger from Matteo’s associates, Therese seeks refuge in Pine Ridge where old family friends offer to help hide her with a powerful protector. To keep up the charade that Therese knows nothing of her husband’s double-life, she must play the role of a woman on the rebound. To outsiders, Reginald is simply a sturdy human plumber. Alone at night, Therese discovers her golem bodyguard has powers unlike anything she’s ever known. Alone and in hiding, she peels back the cold layers of the golem’s heart to find someone worldly yet humble, giving but unyielding, brave yet afraid of what comes next. He was only supposed to guard her life, not steal her heart. In a charade where love should never bloom, can Reginald finally find what makes him whole? Will Therese truly become the golem’s bride? Amazon
PERFECT SHOT (PINE RIDGE UNIVERSE) by S C Principale
Bryce Frobisher loves his life. He’s the beloved yet feared enforcer for the Pine Ridge Lumberjacks. The team idolizes him, and so do the fans. He gets buy-three-get-one-free steaks at the best restaurant in town anytime he wants. Best of all, safe in paranormal-friendly Pine Ridge, no one looks twice at his massive yeti form… although he kinda wishes someone special would look his way. Fia Carvahlo loves her life. It was worth every skimpy bikini photoshoot she ever had to get to this point—traveling the country as a freelance photographer. Oh sure, she’s not in the big leagues yet, but destination weddings, birthday parties, and newborn photography pay the insurance on her RV, let her make her own schedule, and allow her to travel home to Fortaleza, Brazil, whenever she wants. Her newest job, taking promo photos and team headshots of several hockey teams at a big hockey expo, is definitely going to mean she makes it home in time for Carnival! Bryce can’t believe his eyes when Miss Valentine, the bikini-clad model who captured his heart and his hormones in his college days, is the official photographer at Puck Con. Her legendary February photoshoot is …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) Amazon
TREASURE AND TAROT (ECHOES OF SECRET SPRINGS BOOK ONE) by Minerva Howe
VS Note: MM PNR.
It’s been five years since Colton Maxwell left Sebastian behind to go on a quick adventure. He was a treasure hunter back then, before the big accident that injured his leg and left him in the hospital for months. And before he found out that Sebastian never wanted to talk to him again…Tarot reader Sebastian Belle couldn’t believe it when Colton left for a job and then never came back. And it got even worse when he found out he was pregnant, and Colton’s family tried to pay him off to never contact them again. Heartbroken, he tucked that stupid check away as a reminder that he was alone in having and raising his baby girl, Abby. Which is fine, until Colton and his ghost hunting TV show end up in Sebastian’s haunted mining town house, disrupting his whole life. Then Sebastian and Colton have to separate the truth from the lies, figure out why the ghosts are suddenly so darn active in Sebastian’s house, and get to know each other all over again. All the while dealing with Colton’s family, a huge crew of well-meaning friends, and the echoes of a century-old murder. Can they make it all work, or is their treasured relationship lost forever? AmazonKU
GHOUL SUMMER (WITCH ON THE ROCKS COZY MYSTERY BOOK 11) by Lily Harper Hart
A day at a Tampa festival brings laughter and questions for Hali Waverly and Gray Hunter. Fun and games lead to a fortune teller, who warns them of incoming trouble. Hali laughs it off, but when they get home, they find the police have shut down the road in front of Paradise Lodge. There’s a body in the median, and Hali knows the victim. In fact, the dead witch is a member of her grandmother’s coven. But why was the victim so close to Hali’s home? Was she trying to warn her of something?
Hali and Gray start digging and find things they weren’t expecting, including an undercover group of witches and warlocks selling their services at area farmer’s markets. The mystery only deepens when the victim’s body goes missing…and shows up again on the beach, this time with two other dead witches. This isn’t zombies, though, it’s ghouls…and somebody is raising them for a very specific purpose. The deeper Hali digs, the closer to home she gets. She assumes her newest enemy Hester is behind the ghouls, but the truth is much more nefarious. St. Pete Beach is about to be overrun with the dead. Sadly, the enemy might be the last person Hali ever expected. AmazonKU AB
LOST WAR: RISE OF THE DRAKENS BOOK NINE by Raven Storm
Before the Lost Siren, there was an island of Drakens, who were dragged unwillingly into a war by a power-crazed maniac. As they say, power is in the hands of the strong, or in the minds of the crazed. Benedict is a young draken excited to watch his sister and the heir to the kingdom compete in the Draken Games. Baila is worried about living up to her family name. A darkness grows in the west, while Fane and Sakala keep an uneasy eye on Aldur, and the growing demon hordes that threaten to destroy all of Dorea. AmazonKU
KRAKEN COVE 2: STARTING OVER WITH THE SEA MONSTER by Ami Wright
I’ve been burned before and I’ve learned my lesson. So the only thing this small town sea monster is looking for is a good review, not a fated mate! As a chef and I know all about how to handle the heat in the kitchen, even if it takes all eight tentacles to do it! The same doesn’t apply to my love life. Once burned, twice shy. I’m steering clear. When famous human food critic Olivia Zeston walks into my brand new restaurant, she turns the heat up instantly. So much so that she’s in danger of melting my icy resolve. Even worse, as soon as we start talking I realize she’s more to me than just another hurt and lonely soul in need of comfort. She’s my fated mate. The only problem? I don’t want a fated mate. I can’t be tied to anyone for the rest of our lives. I’ve learned the hard way that having those sorts of expectations is a recipe for heartache. But beneath the veneer of Olivia’s cheerful confidence, there’s a woman who just needs to be loved. Can I stop myself? I swore I’d never go down this path again, but here I am falling head over tentacles. The draw to her is like a rip tide, pulling me under. But this city girl from the other side of the world will never settle for a small town sea monster. Just when I’ve decided to risk handing her my heart on a plate, I realize I might have bitten off more than I can chew? AmazonKU
INKREDIBLE LOVE: SUCKER FOR MYSTERIES BOOK EIGHT by K L Hiers
It’s hard to have a love life when you don’t have a pulse. All that changes for Fred Wilder when he meets Elliam Sturm a few weeks after Sloane Beaumont first becomes a Starkiller and kills a god.
As a ghoul, Fred Wilder needs very specialized medicine to combat his constantly rotting body. As a thief, Fred needs that body in good condition. Fortunately for him, Ell does the impossible: brings new life to Fred’s dead flesh. Just being around Ell makes Fred feel alive for the first time since his untimely demise. He’s so charmed by Ell’s bright personality and shared love of obscure fantasy that he doesn’t think twice about the source of Ell’s power. But this is Archersville, so their blossoming romance is threatened by a dangerous painting that could awaken an ancient god who could destroy the world. Now the fate of billions hinges on Fred completing a daring heist. AmazonKU
MASK OF THE DEVOTED (THE APPRENTICE OF ANUBIS BOOK 17) by Laura Greenwood
Every decision has consequences, but are Ani & Nik ready to face them? With the decision for Ani and Nik to be the ones to mummify his father made, the two of them have to face the reality of what it means to embalm the former High Priest. And if that isn’t enough, Ani also has the complications of her new job to contend with, and the two new Blessed to take under her wing. If they’ll let her guide them. Emotions run high as they find themselves questioning their choices and their faith. Mask Of The Devoted is book 17 in the Apprentice Of Anubis, an urban fantasy series based on Egyptian mythology and featuring an established couple, a jackal familiar, and the duties of an embalmer. If you love Egyptian mythology, alternative versions of the modern day, temple politics, slow-burn workplace romance, and a world where the gods are real, then start the Apprentice Of Anubis series today with Apprentice Of The Dead.
SHATTERED (THE LOST SOVEREIGN BOOK ONE) by Anna Hawke
Six legions. Two immortals. One secret that could kill them both. Centuries ago, the immortal world shattered. The Queen was murdered, the royal bloodline lost, and the six ruling legions have been slowly crumbling ever since. Without the Queen, their magic corrupts—and their people with it. Jade has spent her life fighting for control—of herself, her business, and the world around her. When the ruthless CEO who engineered her downfall is revealed to be an immortal from a rival legion—and her fated mate—everything she built threatens to come undone. Niko has one goal: slay the First Legion’s leader and avenge the past. Destroying Julian’s corporate interests should have been simple—until he discovers his sworn enemy’s fiercest defender is also the woman fate marked as his. Torn between duty and desire, Niko must decide whether his thirst for revenge is stronger than the soul-deep bond he was born to claim. Bound by passion but divided by loyalty, Jade and Niko are enemies by birth … and something far more dangerous by fate. AmazonKU
MANDRAKE (POISON GARDEN BOOK SIX) by Jennifer Allis Provost
No one expected to find three bodies behind City Hall with a sign that read “witch” pinned to their clothes. Even more unexpected were the clusters of mandrakes growing beneath them. Sure, the folklore said that mandrake grew beneath a hanged man… But this was February in New England, and these plants were lush and green and in full bloom. That meant that the killer wanted people to believe three witches had been publicly executed. Why someone would do that was anyone’s guess, but Eli had dealt with witch haters before. Witch killers was another matter entirely. Worse, Dan was convinced the murder wasn’t a one-person job. That meant multiple killers with a taste for witches were on the loose. The further Eli got into the case, the more entwined it became in her life, until everything pointed back to one of her first cases. As Eli got closer to the killer, and the facts became more convoluted, a single thought coalesced in her mind: She had to catch this killer, and make the world safer for her own baby witch.
A NEW BEAR-GINNING (BRUIN RIDGE BEAR-GINNINGS) by Colbie Dunbar and Lorelai M Hart
VS Note: MMM PNR.
Mateo and Colton had their life planned out—fate was having none of that. Mated turtle shifters Mateo and Colton love each other, their small B&B, and pretty much everything about their lives. Only one thing is missing: a baby. They’re heartbroken, but their love for each other is strong enough to overcome anything—or so they hope. Bear shifter Scotty comes to town with nothing but a backpack full of clothing and the feeling he is meant to be there. He quickly finds work at Shore’s Home B&B only there’s one problem—his bear thinks the sexy owners are his mates—both of them. Scotty refuses to break up a mating pair. Little does he know that he won’t break them, he’ll make them stronger. AmazonKU
A SNOW BEAST FOR CHRISTMAS by Lexi Ostrow
After her father’s passing, Carrie struggles to dismiss his dying wish: to explore the cryptid he had tirelessly researched. Despite her skepticism towards mythical creatures and the toll her father’s obsession took on their relationship, Carrie finds herself compelled to honor his legacy. She enlists the help of an expert and embarks on a quest to uncover the truth about the elusive abominable snowman, driven by the thought of facing Christmas without him. Colden, secluded on the mountain’s edge to protect his secret, faces a dilemma when he rescues a mesmerizing blonde from an avalanche. Nursing her back to health becomes unavoidable, yet inviting her into his world feels perilous. Amidst the enchanting holiday spirit she brings, Colden grapples with the risk of revealing his true nature. As a Christmas catastrophe looms, Carrie realizes that what she’s been seeking all along is Colden himself. But their discovery draws unwanted attention from ruthless hunters who seek to exploit Colden’s existence. With danger closing in, Carrie must trust her instincts, while Colden must learn to open his heart if they hope to safeguard him and embrace the joy of the season. AmazonKU
FANGS FOR THE HELP (OURS EVERMORE)
VS Note: Re-release. MMMF.
Cassi needs the not-so-legal type of help. Desperation drives her to try blackmailing a powerful vampire. She knows it’s dangerous, but she’s out of options. What she doesn’t expect is for the vampire to make a counteroffer: Cassi spends one night with him and his two men (a gargoyle and wolf shifter) in exchange for his assistance. It’s not a hard choice because the three men are gorgeous and Cassi’s single. After it’s all over, she can go back to her normal life—or so she thinks! AmazonKU
WITCH CONTAINED (HOUR OF THE WITCHES BOOK THREE) by Krista Walsh
When you threaten my family, prepare to eat spells. Trace and I have barely recovered from our faceoff with the dark coven, and trouble is already on the horizon. His old mentor wants the souls he’s carrying, and she doesn’t care who she destroys to get them. My family is ready to fight, calling on allies old and new to stand with us. But this is bigger than a single threat. Trace is losing his battle against his guest souls, and to save him, I’ll need to tap into some serious magic. Magic with permanent consequences. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
PROPHECY OF THE WOLF (FORBIDDEN MATES BOOK ONE) by Amelia Shaw
Being a princess is hard at the best of times… but when you’re the sole survivor of a plague that decimates your entire kingdom? Well, it sucks! Alone in my kingdom with no one but my cat, Willow, for company, I endure the time in monotony and solitude. The world is over for my family line, destroyed by a plague and now there’s just me. I go in search of the ancient spell books of my ancestors. If I can learn to harness magic as the great Wielder’s of my blood line once did… perhaps I can change my fate? Perhaps I won’t be alone forever. Then, before I’m even prepared, everything changes. Two injured men stagger into the grounds of my castle, shocking me to my core. They’re presence means there’s life beyond these walls! Life… and a danger I thought long gone. The men aren’t human—they’re black wolves—the very creatures I’d believed my blood line had eradicated. But these wolves are very much alive and by some cruel twist of fate… the sworn enemies of my kingdom are also my fates mates!
THE THIEF’S FAMILIAR (FAMILIAR MATES BOOK 12) by TJ Nichols
VS note: MM PNR.
To catch a thief, he’ll risk everything—including his heart. Agent Kavi Dhillon has dedicated two years to hunting the elusive thief known as Wraith. But capturing his image—or catching him—is a feat yet to be achieved. Now, Wraith is after the ultimate prize: a phoenix egg. Is it a real phoenix egg? No one knows. But the Coven wants it, along with the thief and the mysterious buyer. Adrian Tanner didn’t choose a life of thievery—it chose him when survival meant breaking the rules at sixteen. Two decades later, he’s a master of magic and stealth, earning his reputation as Wraith through carefully selected, high-stakes jobs. By day, Adrian is a reclusive business owner; by night, he’s a shadow in the world of crime. When he’s hired to steal the phoenix egg, the money and the challenge are irresistible. The only hitch? He’s not the only thief on the job. AmazonKU
THE VAMPIRE AND THE CASE OF THE MALEVOLENT MERMAID (THE PORTLOCK PARANORMAL; DETECTIVE SERIES BOOK SEVEN) by Heather G Harris
After everything that went down in Chrome Mine, I’m starting to fear that I may never see my Sidnee again because the Sidnee I’ve been left with – well, she’s downright scary. Just as we try to catch our breath, calamity strikes again: the mayor’s son-in-law is murdered. Suspicion is being thrown around like confetti, and those in the frame include the mayor himself and the usually mild-mannered Sidnee. To make matters worse, a couple of teenage girls have vanished – no clues, no witnesses and no explanation. And it appears they might not be the first to be snatched. As if I needed one more thing to juggle, Connor’s father, the Vampire King of America, sends a team to interfere in our investigation. One of the girls is a rare, born vampire and the king has given us an ultimatum: find her … or he’ll come knocking. I am absolutely not ready to meet the in-laws, especially not the terrifying, homicidal sort who sees hybrids like me as something to exterminate. Connor is falling apart, the case is slipping through my fingers, and our happily-ever-after is looking further away than ever. AmazonKU
THE VAMPIRE’S SOUL (MORETTI BROTHERS ROMANCE BOOK 14) by Juliette N Banks
It’s a dangerous time to be a vampire, now that humanity is aware of their existence. Numerous groups want to destroy them, so when Mack’s childhood sweetheart Ella reaches out, he knows he must protect her, even if she doesn’t belong to him anymore. Until he acknowledges that he’s not the same vampire that he once was. Now, he’s a powerful hybrid vampire-wolf working in the king’s army—a far cry from his previous life as a protein shake guzzling personal trainer. When their scorching chemistry returns, old promises force him to stay away. But when other males show her interest, Mack is faced with the choice of protecting those he’s sworn an oath to or losing Ella forever.
AT CHARM’S LENGTH (MOONSTONE BAY COZY MYSTERY BOOK 16) by Amanda M Lee
Hadley Hunter’s world is about to get bigger…and maybe not in a good way. When bodies wash up on the Moonstone Bay beach, it’s obvious there’s trouble afoot. Where, though? When her future mother-in-law identifies one of the bodies as belonging to Julian Nichols’ bodyguard, Hadley knows they’re in trouble. Julian Nichols is Miami’s biggest and baddest shifter…and he’s out there, somewhere. On top of that, come to find out, there’s some island gossip regarding Julian. It seems that his mother had an affair with Galen Blackwood’s father right around the time Julian was conceived. Does that mean Hadley’s fiancé has a brother? He doesn’t seem to think so. Hadley isn’t so certain, though. Finding Julian is of paramount importance. There’s just one little problem. The entire island is suddenly surrounded by sharks…and they’re of the aggressive variety. Nobody can get on or off Moonstone Bay. Someone is controlling the sharks and there are shifters lost at sea. What can they possibly do? It’s all hands on deck for another zany mystery. This one has teeth, however, and when the truth comes out at the end, nothing will ever be the same again. AmazonKU AB
DRAKE AND DANGER (NOCTURNE ACADEMY BOOK FOUR) by Evangeline Anderson
VS Note: MM PNR.
Avery – Being gay in the magical world means hiding who you are—or paying the price. I’ve learned to keep my head down, stay close to my coven, and survive the football team’s cruelty one insult at a time. But nothing prepared me for Saint, my new roommate. There’s a haunted look in his golden eyes… and a monster under his skin. A Cursed Drake lives inside him—possessive, obsessed, and terrifyingly fixated on me. He whispers of “cuddles,” but there’s violence in his desire. I should be running. Instead, I’m drawn to both the boy and the beast. Saint – My whole life, I’ve been taught to fear what I am. To hide it. To fight it. But the curse burning inside me grows stronger every day. And when Avery came into my life—brilliant, brave, and already carrying wounds of his own—the fire inside me turned to obsession. He soothes my madness. Calms the chaos. But the Drake is hungry… and it wants him. If I give in, I’ll lose myself. If I resist, I might lose him. AmazonKU
A BITTER BREW OF MAGIC (MERCY & INGRAM MYSTERIES BOOK THREE) by Lia Davis
Ripping off ancient binding spells is supposed to free our families from a century-long feud, not prepare us for something bigger. But here we are. Within minutes of shattering the Ingram-Ward binding curse, a cryptic note showed up, warning us that it wasn’t over. Now Calrix’s vengeful right hand has his sights set on a relic capable of enslaving very magical creature in Moonbeam Cove. This new evildoer has underestimated the strength of two united families and the magic of a community that refuses to break. But when dangerously old magic stirs, unveiling secrets darker than the curse we shattered, we realize the fight for freedom has only just begun. AmazonKU
FERAL: A MONSTER ROMANCE (A BEASTLY ROMANCE BOOK TWO) by Jenika Snow
I thought my life was finished when I was taken from my home with chains shackled around my ankles and dragged into the depths of the Dark Realm Monster Market. I was a human woman, alone, terrified, and surrounded by fanged monsters with hungry, gleaming eyes. I was also prey, a fragile little thing to be bought and sold. I knew my life was over, but then an unlikely savior took me as his. Blaylock. Ruler of the kingdom of the Dark Realm of Shadow Vale. He was a hulking beast with gray skin, thick, curling horns, and eyes as black as the void. I should have been afraid of him. I should have recoiled from his very visage. But his glare–although fiercely terrifying–was filled with possessive heat whenever he looked at me. He didn’t save me because he was good. He saved me because I was his. And when he whisked me to his kingdom, when he showed me not all beasts were monsters I was to fear, the more I felt myself warming and softening to him. And the longer I stayed with him, the more I realized I didn’t want to leave. AmazonKU
JUSTICE AND LIBERTY: A SOUTH LIBERTY MAGIC NOVEL by Sam Burns
Jaycie Jones goes where the wind takes her. From the college her childhood best friend dreamed of, to staying in LA for her girlfriend’s job, she’s always just drifted along. Eventually, that led to a dead-end retail job, a cheating girlfriend, and now, a crossroads. Her mother died and left everything to her, including a business back where she grew up: South Liberty, Iowa. When she follows the wind there, though, things aren’t quite what she expected, from the gorgeous blonde woman she keeps seeing everywhere, to the grimoire among her mother’s possessions. Of all the discoveries she could have made about her mom’s life, magic was not one she expected. Her attempt to build a new home is threatened when a friend is accused of murder, and even the town sheriff looks to Jaycie for answers. Can she fix this disaster, or will her small town dreams shatter around her? AmazonKU
WILL IT HURT?: A STEAMY SAPPHIC WITCH VAMPIRE ROMANCE SET IN GOTHIC EDINBURGH by Lily X
A wytch prone to chaos. A grieving, murderous vampyre. When hate turns to heat, can they work together to bring a loved one back from the dead? A wytch and a vampyre walk into a bar—except they don’t. It’s a cafe. And they almost kill each other first. But snap judgments never last. If only Jinn didn’t desperately need a wytch to cast a retraction spell, and Aisla Laxmi wasn’t the only one available for miles. The hate is still there, but so is something else. Something that’s way more complicated. As their forced partnership begins to feel a little less forced, the two start to believe they might actually have a chance at bringing a loved one back from the other side… Or do they? Four nights. Two powerful beings. One goal. AmazonKU
HUNTER’S MOON by Poppy Aster
Evil is on the hunt, deep in the Adirondacks. Vuk: I wake disoriented, trapped inside a body that isn’t mine and caged in a strange forest. Determined to find the one responsible, my search instead uncovers a most distracting, delicious scent coming from a female of a race I’d typically consider my enemy. I try to fight the unexpected attraction, but everything I do, everywhere I go, every clue I follow, just leads me back to her. I’m not the only hunter in these woods; there is another, and he wants to take what is mine. He can try, but I’ll stop at nothing to keep her. Hana: It was just supposed to be a couple days of camping with my best friends, but when the wildlife preserve closed early we snuck in anyway. Right away, I notice something watching me from the shadows and stalking me through the trees–a beast that thinks I’m his. There’s something about him that draws me in. He’s huge and terrifying, and so I do the only sane thing— I run. He chases me like I’m prey, separating me from my friends only to push me right into the crosshairs of an evil hunter who wants to use me to get to my beast. Now, I’m fighting for my life, and my heart, to protect my beast who isn’t what he seems. AmazonKU
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HEART’S WHISPERS: SAPPHIC SHIFTER ROMANCE (WHERE OUR PATHS MAY CROSS BOOK TWO) by Issa WaldromWorking with a dragon and leading the team that deals with the magical affairs in Taonengaro is a dream come true for Candace. Sure, she’s had her difficulties and confrontations, and has even been to the Between, with all that entails, but she is where she wants to be, doing what she wants to do. She should be content, so why isn’t she? Yes, she lonely. Yes, she has a case of the wolf, which isn’t a bad thing, just a new aspect to life, but things just aren’t clear cut any more, especially with the new addition to their branch. The woman is beautiful, interesting, and the more time that she spends with her, the closer they seem to get. Myla is a witch, and proud of it. She’s always known that magic is real, and joining the Department of Mythical Affairs has allowed her to make a career of it. She jumped at the chance to be assigned to the Taonengaro branch, but once there, she quickly learns that there is more going on than what the reports have been telling them. There’s dragons, the team leader is a wolf, and magic is saturating reality itself. And speaking of the team leader, she’s alluring, confusing, and is not acting like a straight woman at all, as much as Candace claims that she is. Of course, in an organisation such as theirs, there are always secrets. And when they come out? They will have an impact.
FATHOMS BELOW by Ava Cuvay
MAIN SQUEEZE (CELESTIAL PINES ROMANCES BOOK TWO) by Kala Aster and Milly Taiden
TEMPTING THE WOLF (REBELLIOUS MATES BOOK ONE) by Milly Taiden
CUB MY WAY (CELESTIAL PINES ROMANCES BOOK ONE) by Kala Aster and Milly Taiden
MY MIDLIFE MAGIC KNIGHT (PAGES AND POTIONS BOOK TWO) by Jennifer L Hart
PRETTY FLY FOR A VAMPIRE GUY by Leslie McAdams and CD RachelsClay – I suck at being a vampire—literally. When the Halloween Wave turned a third of the population into monsters, I thought I was one of the lucky ones. I get to have my fit twenty-year-old body for decades. And vampires are supposed to be sexy, right? But now that I’m finally in university, I still don’t fit in. I was supposed to find myself and spread my metaphorical vampire wings. Yet, I’m not good enough to be an academic, and too inept at flying to hang with monsters like me. At least flirting with my new nerdy lab partner can be some fun in the meantime. Owen – I can’t stand my lab partner. It’s not because he’s a monster—far from it, I find vampires attractive. But jocks don’t go for academics like me, especially airheads like Clay. We only need to get through this class. Then one day we’re nursing an injured bat together, and Clay’s sweet, compassionate side rears its teeth. Despite my best efforts, this gorgeous bloodsucker has me enchanted. When he wants to learn to fly, how can I refuse? This jock keeps failing at taking to the sky, but I fear I’m the one that’s falling. A nerdy human like me dating a himbo vampire could spell a monster-sized disaster. AmazonKU
TUSK LOVE (CRITICAL ROLE) by Thea GuanzonUnlike Guinevere, Oskar’s path is not so set in stone. With his mother dead and his apprenticeship abandoned, all that’s left is a long, lonely walk to a land he’s never seen to find family he’s never met. The last thing he needs is a spoiled waif like Guinevere slowing him down—even if the spark between them sizzles with promise. Despite his cold exterior, Oskar is brave and thoughtful and unlike anyone Guinevere has ever met. And while Guinevere may be sheltered, she brings out a softness in him that he has never dared to feel before. As the flames of their passion grow, they realize that soon they’ll need to choose between their expected destinations or their blossoming romance.
WOLVES AND WHIPPED CREAM AT HALLOW’S COVER by Ash RavenAfter a disastrous gallery opening, Roan needs out of London society fast and Hallow’s Cove needs someone to fix up the town art centre. It should be a perfect fit, but after a damp reception from the monster residents Roan is worried she’ll never outshine her royal lineage, especially when rumours spread she might be more scam than artist. Clay and Mitch are content with their life in Hallow’s Cove, even without an Omega to complete their Wolven pack. Who has time to date when they’re trying to keep their business afloat in the off season? But one whiff of the new artist in town, and both Wolven realise she’s their fated Omega. After a few fumbled, flirty conversations and an impromptu poetry night, Clay and Mitch finally share their feelings with Roan, but is she prepared for pack dynamics? And can she convince Hallow’s Cove that she’s the right woman for the job? Amazon
GLOW: THE NEW PROTECTORATE STORIES: VOLUME ONE, BOOK ONE by Abigail Kelly
VS note: A re-release.
Fate can’t be contained. A fey Changeling is rescued from captivity by a reluctant demon on a quest to find his fate. Of course Dom expects trouble, but he is shocked to discover his fate is tied to an imprisoned fey woman. Charlotte’s a kicking, spitting, hissing little Changeling — and she’s his. Instinct and the rush of the impending rut means he already knows who she belongs to, but convincing Charlotte to give him a chance won’t be easy. She has no idea just how far a demon will go for their mate, but she’s about to find out. AmazonKU
FLIGHTY HEARTS AND BROKEN PARTS : SCALES AND STEAM BOOK TWO by Rhea Fox
VS Note: MM PNR.
One is all wind and whimsy. The other all scars and silence. Together, they’re building something that just might last. BERYL – Relationships? Not my thing. I like flirting, pretty things, and keeping things breezy—just like a good Sylph should. I’ve got a job I love, coworkers I adore, and enough sparkly highlighters to wallpaper a house. So why does Kjartan, the hulking orc carpenter with a quiet voice and a missing finger, make my heart flutter like it’s been caught in a windstorm? One failed hookup and a surprising proposal later—dating, not that other D-word—and suddenly we’re buying furniture together like a couple of nesting lovebirds. But is good sex and shared home decor taste enough to bridge the gap between his countryside roots and my city life? Or am I doomed to fly solo again? KJARTAN – After everything I’ve been through, I know better than to believe in second chances. But Beryl—bright, bold, unpredictable Beryl—sees through the walls I’ve spent years building. And somehow, he likes what he finds. A single night with him turns into something more: weekend visits, cozy nights, and building a life one bookshelf at a time. But can I risk my heart again for someone who’s made of wind, here today, gone tomorrow? Or is this the moment I finally let myself believe in love? AmazonKU
THE GARGOYLE BEGUILES THE BEAUTY (NOCTURNE FALLS BOOK 17) by Kristen Painter
Welcome to Nocturne Falls, the town that celebrates Halloween 365 days a year. The tourists think it’s all a show: the vampires, the werewolves, the witches, the occasional gargoyle flying through the sky. But the supernaturals populating the town know better. Living in Nocturne Falls means being yourself. Fangs, fur, and all. Sydney Marlowe is making big changes to her life. She’s retired from her modelling career and sold her cosmetics company, all to live her dream of being a trad wife in a small town. She just needs to find a husband, something she’s confident won’t be a problem. Especially if she can learn to cook. Gargoyle Adam Rockford is in Nocturne Falls temporarily. He’s agreed to help at the fountain so another gargoyle can take some time off. It’s the perfect chance to recuperate from the devastating heartache of his recent breakup. He has no interest in another relationship anytime soon, but he didn’t count on a woman moving in next door who shares a lot of his same dreams. Too bad she’s human. Then again, his last girlfriend was a real witch.
MARDI GRAS MURDERS AND MIDNIGHT MASQUERADES (TWISTED SISTERS MIDLIFE MAELSTROM BOOK 14) by Brenda Trim
Nothing ruins Mardi Gras season like finding bodies carved with ancient power-draining symbols and decorated with creepy-ass carnival masks. For the Six Twisted Sisters, New Orleans’ most notorious magical troubleshooters, this is just the start of their problems. Someone’s hunting both supernatural and mundane victims, using twisted versions of their family’s own grimoires, and building up to a demon-summoning ritual that’ll make the city’s bloodiest carnival in 1873 look like a kiddie parade. With a swanky supernatural masquerade ball on the horizon, bodies dropping at historic locations around the city, and their protective wards going haywire across the French Quarter, the sisters are hip-deep in magical chaos…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
STAND BY YOUR DJINN (DESTINY OF A MIDDLE AGED WITCH BOOK THREE) by Renee George
I’m Marigold Everlee, a middle-aged eclectic witch who doesn’t have to look for supernatural trouble because supernatural trouble finds me. Especially now that I have been bonded to a fiery ifrit in a way that has the entire djinn world quaking in their bottles. My life takes a sizzling turn when a malevolent supernatural creature comes after me, hell-bent on unraveling the secret to my bond with Zev. As the dark force closes in, I have to summon every ounce of my magical prowess to protect our bond and keep out of the creature’s grasp. Will we burn brighter together, or will this infernal enemy snuff out our love for good? Hold tight, because in the Everlee family, survival is never just a spark—it’s a full-blown inferno. Amazon NOTE: Not on Apple Books or Kobo as yet as of the day I checked
FIRE DRAGON’S MATE: A GAY MONSTER ROMANCE WITH A FIRE-BREATHING DRAGON by Delaney Rain
Prince Declan de Lancret of Besia accepted the honorable mission to slay the dragon that has plagued the nine kingdoms for decades. Even though he may not survive—like his brother before him didn’t—Declan is determined to do his utmost to save his people. Very quickly, Declan learns that his death was already planned by the ship’s captain who brought him to the dragon’s desolate island. Not a single member of Declan’s own guard will defend him or go with him. He is utterly alone. But the machinations don’t stop there. Declan then discovers that his brother is alive and living very happily with the dragon, a hoard of other princes left here by their people, and the women given as sacrifices to appease the dragon. Now Declan has to confront and overcome a lifetime of being told his passions were forbidden as well as whether his own parents lied about the dragon in order to be rid of him and so many others. And then sailors arrive on the dragon’s island, threatening Declan’s new life and everything he holds dear. He’ll be forced to fight yet again, this time to save his found family and the dragon he’s come to love. Though Declan is monogamous with his dragon fated mate, this book includes a polycule relationship between all male members of the hoard and their dragon. AmazonKU
WHAT A WOLF WANTS (RED WOLF BOOK FOUR) by Terry Spear
Mission turns meet cute when a handsome Red wolf special agent accidentally breaks down the door to the wrong house. Good thing the she-wolf is interested and happy to help him with his case. Red wolf and DEA Special Agent Ethan Masterson is on a mission to take down the drug gang that murdered his parents. On his last Portland, Oregon mission, he storms the wrong house—one that fellow red wolf Charlene Cheswick rents—and now he’s got a lot to do to make it up to her. And he’s eager to do it! Charlene has never met an alpha wolf who tries so hard to get on her good side. She’s totally intrigued, but the next thing she knows, she’s signing up to help him with his case. Even though she’s a former homicide detective, this is a dangerous business and a mole in the organization isn’t making life easier for them. They have to take down the gang before they can concentrate on their happily ever after.
SEAS AND SCEPTERS (CURSED KINGDOMS) by Annee Jones
Thirteen men must die for her to rule the sea… but will the last man claim her heart instead? In the hidden realm beneath the waves, siren princess Selene must lure thirteen human men to their doom in order to earn her father’s Royal Trident—and with it, her ascension to the mermaid court. But when her song fails to claim the thirteenth man, Prince Eirik—whose life is guarded by an ancient sea pact—Selene is cast out of the ocean and cursed to walk among the very mortals she was raised to despise. Now stripped of her fins and forced to live on land, Selene has no choice but to finish her grim task or forever lose her birthright. Torn between her father’s demand for Eirik’s death and a blossoming affection for the prince himself, Selene struggles to reconcile duty and desire. As she witnesses poverty and splendor, cruelty and kindness, she discovers that humanity holds more wonder—and more danger—than she ever imagined. Caught in the crosscurrents of a dark secret and an impossible love, Selene must decide whether to obey the call of her kingdom or heed the longing in her heart. One final kill stands between her and the throne…but will the price of the crown prove too high when the man she must destroy is the only one who can save her?
CURSE OF THE WOLF (MAGNETIC MAGIC BOOK FIVE) by Lindsay Buroker
Luna has freed the charming treasure-hunting werewolf, Duncan, from the magical control device that let their enemies manipulate him. Finally, she can trust him fully, and they can explore a romantic relationship. Or so she thinks. But destroying that device had ramifications…A curse threatens to take Duncan’s life. If they can’t figure out a way to remove it, Luna will lose the man she’s come to care deeply about—maybe even love. AmazonKU
FATED TO THE WOLF: BAY HARBOR WOLVES VOL 10 by B A Stretke
VS Note: MM PNR.
Aidan’s world shifted the moment he stumbled into the hidden life of the Bay Harbor Wolves. Angry and held captive, Aidan is plunged into a reality he never knew existed—a world where shifters walk among humans, and his own brother, Jake, is deeply entrenched, even mated to a powerful wolf named Hayes. Fear turns to disbelief when Aidan discovers he’s not just a prisoner, but destined to be a mate himself, bound to the enigmatic and compelling Isaiah. As Aidan struggles to reconcile his past with a future he never imagined, he finds himself drawn into the heart of the Bay Harbor community, a place brimming with ancient magic, unwavering loyalty, and dangerous secrets. But just as he begins to embrace his fated bond, their world is rocked by a brutal attack, forcing Aidan and Isaiah to fight side-by-side. Can Aidan accept his destiny and the wild, untamed love of a wolf, or will the looming threat tear apart the fragile new life he’s just begun to build? Amazon AB
THE ZAGORATH (SHADOWED DREAMS) by S J Sanders
Dragged out to a summer solstice camping trip that she didn’t even want to go on, what began as an intolerable excursion among strangers turns to bloodshed and death as something monstrous awakens from deep within the forest. It kills mercilessly, the air trembling with its roar—and it has set it eyes on her. With every moment that passes, Liv becomes more certain that her death is waiting for her at its claws until she finds that she is being hunted for more than the spilling of blood. The creature wants her. Captured, she is at the mercy of its hunger. It is only in the midst of it that she discovers that giving in to its desire—and the passion it rouses in her—just might save everyone. AmazonKU
THE HELLBEAST’S QUEEN (THE HELLBEAST KIN BOOK 12) by Stephanie Hudson
SOLD TO THE OWL DEMON (SOULS FOR THE ABYSS BOOK TWO) by Alex Perez
GHOST OF YOU (HAUNTD SOULS BOOK 24) by Pandora Pine
MUSIC AND MADNESS (SPELLBOUND BOOKSHOP MYSTERY BOOK EIGHT) by J A Whiting
SPARK OF SORCERY (FIRESTONE ACADEMY BOOK TWO) by Hannah HazeThe Princes believe they can protect me. But what they don’t understand is that no one is safe in the academy. Not even them. We’ve survived one semester of deadly trials, but darker forces are gathering within these ancient walls. We’re all guarding secrets. All hiding bitter truths. And while hunting for the truth may put my life at risk, it won’t stop me from trying. Who killed my sister? Why is the stone I’ve kept hidden suddenly cracking? And why do the three most powerful shadow weavers in the academy believe I belong to them? I’m determined to find my answers before the academy claims another victim. What I don’t expect to discover: I’m hiding secrets from myself—secrets that could shatter everything I thought I knew about who I am and what I’m capable of. AmazonKU
THE GOLDEN AGE OF MAGIC: A NOVEL by Luanne G Smith
Celeste is about to become one of the thirteen Fées Gardiennes, a centuries-old sisterhood of fairy godmothers. To be granted full status, she must usher her first protégé onto their path of destiny. Where better to find a starry-eyed ward than in the land of magic and illusion called Hollywood? It’s 1927. The moviemaking business is booming when Celeste befriends a young studio seamstress whose dreams outshine everyone else’s. Rose is talented and underappreciated and could use some enchanted intervention in her life. Plans proceed swimmingly, and Celeste even catches the eye of a handsome producer. But after a series of unexplained accidents on the studio lot stir up rumors of a curse, Celeste fears the trouble is more personal—the spiteful meddling of a fellow Gardienne out to thwart Celeste’s success. But the sabotage turns sinister when a starlet is murdered and it’s Rose who stands accused. As vengeance, dark magic, and betrayal wreak havoc, Celeste must come into her full power to save her innocent protégé and secure her own future in a cherished, ancient, and now threatened sisterhood. Amazon AB
WILDFLOWER (TALES OF TAVAMARA BOOK EIGHT) by Megan Derr
VS Note: MM Fantasy.
Two years ago, Aaralyn ran for his life, leaving behind everything he’d ever known and risking brutal torture and execution if he was caught. Taking the first ship that would accept what little money he had, he fled Havarin on a fragile hope that where he landed would be better. Now, settled in Tavamara, he lives a life he could only dream of as a private bookbinder for a highly respected noblewoman. He lives in the royal palace, he never has to worry about going hungry, can draw and read and simply exist as he wants. Even the few nobles who occasionally bother him are nothing compared to his tormentors back in Havarin. Despite living the kind of life he once could only dream of, Aaralyn cannot help but pine for the impossible: that the beautiful, compelling, highly respected Crown Prince Bakhtiar might somehow notice an ugly, unremarkable Havarin runaway amidst a palace full of perfect beauties.
THE AGE OF SCORPIUS by Audra Winter
The Age of Scorpius and its premise became a TikTok sensation in 2021 with over 3.5 million likes and 8 million views. This highly-anticipated YA fantasy debut by Audra Winter is filled with magical mysteries, found family, forbidden powers, and strong, rebellious women. The Age of Scorpius is a unique blend of the sword & sorcery, dystopian, mystery, and romantacy genres, featuring a sapphic protagonist and diverse cast of characters. Welcome to Gardian, a world where one’s zodiac sign determines their magic, fate, and social status. Eighteen-year-old Rieka Spring has been determined all her life to piece together Gardian’s fragmented historical record and reverse her sign’s emotionless code of honor. When she finally locates an ancient archive containing classified knowledge of Gardian’s history, Rieka discovers a scroll that reveals the existence of a mythological weapon and uncovers the truth behind the Scorpio Code-it’s nothing more than a manipulation tactic to keep Scorpio in power. Violating the Code’s “holy orders” is punishable by death, and Rieka’s broken the first tenet: never show emotion. Unless she wants to be murdered for displaying her anger against the law’s will, she must find and prove that a mythological weapon is more than a story before she’s killed by the hauntingly familiar assassin sent to stop her. Amazon
THE BLOODSTONE OATH by Melle Amade
Selara never chose to become the Rootborn Blood Priestess, chained to an ancient amulet that demands blood sacrifices. Trapped in traditions she secretly despises; she remains dutiful for her people’s sake—but her world shatters when her calculating sister arranges a marriage to their greatest enemy. Kaelor, ruthless Fae prince of the Fireforged, thrives on conquest. Strategically accepting marriage to the virginal priestess from the tribe he’s sworn to destroy, he suspects betrayal at every turn. But he never anticipated the fierce, irresistible attraction that flares between them, complicating every plan he’s ever made. As political tensions rise, and dangerous secrets unravel, Selara and Kaelor must choose to break a sacred vow and risk their people’s wrath, or deny their hearts and doom their kingdoms to ruin. AmazonKU
SHATTERED SOULMATES (STONE MOUNTAIN SHIFTERS) by Melanie Jaynes
Beta Miles Reid and Marissa Hunt have endured a stormy relationship for over a decade. Marissa, known for her dramatic and restless nature, frequently leaves Miles for months at a time, only to return when she wants. Her unreliability destabilizes their relationship, leaving Miles hurt, confused and insecure. Recently, 22-year-old schoolteacher Paisley Woods joins the pack, and Miles discovers she is his fated mate. Given Miles’s past relationship trauma, Paisley agrees to wait a year before their bonding ceremony. However, Marissa returns the evening before the ceremony, believing Miles’s hesitation means he still belongs to her. Marissa’s presence reignites old feelings between them. Miles finds himself slipping back into familiar patterns with her and cheats on Paisley. Conflicted by his affections for both females, Miles must face the repercussions of past mistakes and the reality of whether he can hold on to a love that was never truly his, or save the one that may never be again. As everyone grapples with the fallout, Marissa continues to create chaos while Paisley delves into the heartbreak of broken trust as she seeks a path forward. AmazonKU
THE CLUMSY SORCERESS AND THE VIOLET PRINCESS by Astrid Ravenscroft
VS Note: FF Fantasy.
Her magic has a scandalous secret. To save the kingdom, the princess will have to get hands-on—very hands-on. Disaster-prone sorceress Seraphina Ravenscroft is used to magical mishaps, but this time the stakes are royal: someone has turned the king into a dog. Unfortunately, her magic comes with an embarrassing catch—it only recharges through very specific, very pleasurable stimulation. Now she’s forced to partner with Princess Isabella: cold, gorgeous, obsessed with violet, and utterly infuriating. As they hunt for a traitor, magical mayhem pulls them into ever-more compromising situations, including: Desperate “recharges” under a crinoline skirt – Getting trapped by sentient moss – Accidental public humiliation and wild, forbidden magic – With forbidden feelings growing between enemies, Seraphina must decide if she can trust the princess—or risk her heart, her dignity, and the fate of the kingdom. AmazonKU
REJECTED PREGNANT MATE (CRYSTAL CREEK WOLVES BOOK TWO) by Layla Silver
My Alpha mate rejected me. Now I’m forcibly bound to him…and pregnant. I’m a plus-size, socially awkward Omega. He laughed at the idea of me being his mate. I got back up through my blooming magic, until a spell accidentally binds me to him. Our forced bond makes him possessive and obsessed, and he hunts me down relentlessly…I’m nerdy and weird. I embarrass myself in social situations constantly. But it’s nothing compared to the way he humiliated me. I didn’t fit his standards for being an Alpha’s mate, so he broke my heart. I tried to move on, but now I’m forced to be his mate. I run from him, but he stalks me obsessively like a predator that scents its prey. His twisted game comes to a halt when I enter my heat. I’m helpless against the dark tingles that his rough hands ignite in my body. I’m helpless against the pain that only his gentle touch can soothe. Will the Alpha reject me and his baby this time? AmazonKU
ONE HELL OF A DEAL: A MONSTER BRIDES ROMANCE by Grace Mirchandani
Max never thought a hellish contract and a shower mishap with a demon-turned-human would lead him to the brink of love—or disaster. Now juggling a chaotic office life, relentless supernatural threats, and an unexpected romance with the spellbound Daphne, he must decide whether to risk it all for an unconventional happily ever after. With time running out and a bureaucratic demon ready to revoke his freedom, every heartbeat and stolen glance could mean the difference between a stolen future and one lost to the flames of fate. AmazonKU
SNOW BOUND (ALL THAT GLITTERS) by C J Brightley
Life in the North Lands has always been hard, but this winter is the most desperate Gytha has ever seen. Her family is desperate for any help. Even from the enormous white bear. Alexander offers food and kind words in his deep, growly voice, and Gytha cannot help but trust him. Even if he does have long, white teeth and claws. But what he asks in return for his help will test Gytha’s very soul. For a year and a day, she must endure loneliness and isolation in the prison of the ice goblin queen, without letting the queen’s twisted words or the uncanny, silent goblin servants break her determination or her faith in Alexander. What if Gytha’s courage and compassion are not enough to overcome the ice goblin queen’s magic? What will it take to free the bear prince? Gytha, and the friends she has made in the frozen North, will not rest until they find out. Courage is not real until it is tested. What will come will test them all. Snow Bound is a reimagining of “East of the Sun, West of the Moon.” Amazon
GILDED LOCKS (ALL THAT GLITTERS) by Julene Johnson
Grace Robbins knows the truth about the Rogue, Fidara’s dead rebel, and she’d planned for years to take up the fallen green mantle. Mayor Nautin’s taxes have devastated lives and laid waste to an already struggling town. But life, and legends, have taught Grace that even if she could survive rebellion on her own, such blatant defiance would put at risk secrets she must keep. Secrets she must protect. When Grace glimpses a figure in green dashing into Sherwood Forest, the past collides with the present. Someone has revived the legend she’d abandoned. Grace sees an opportunity to prove herself a true Protector: unmask the rebel and convince him to hang up the cloak. But the identity of this new Rogue isn’t as obvious as Grace hoped. The mysterious man has no intention of ending his rebellion, and the more Grace tries to change his mind, the more she remembers how it felt to desire to fight for the people, and how it felt to truly be seen by someone who believes in her. How can Grace defend Fidara and its people against mystic treasure if she joins the new Rogue? But how can she stand by while her people suffer unjustly? Can she trust a man who guards his identity so jealously? Grace doesn’t know if her heart will survive the choices she must make. Amazon
STOLEN MAGIC (THE MAGE AND HIS BRUTE BOOK THREE) by Ava Marie Salinger
VS Note: MM PNR.
Magic defines who they are. But what happens when that power can be stolen? In a Victorian London where magical privilege divides society, Duke Evander Ravenwood and Viggo Stonewall have forged more than just an alliance—they’ve fallen in love. But their happiness is short-lived when a new threat emerges from the shadows of London’s magical society. A renowned professor from the Royal Institute for the Arcane has vanished, leaving behind whispers of forbidden magic and mysterious experiments. As Evander begins to investigate, complications arise with the arrival of his enigmatic former lover from Paris. An expert called in to help, Leon Beaulieu brings old emotions and new secrets to light and soon becomes a source of jealousy for Viggo. Meanwhile, troubling rumours reach the Nightshade network: thralls linked to noble families are disappearing across London. Determined to track down the perpetrator, Viggo and his friends are drawn into a perilous hunt for an elusive adversary working from the shadows. Realising their cases are intertwined, Evander and Viggo join forces to unravel the mysteries behind the professor’s disappearance and the missing thralls. But their search soon plunges them into a web of conspiracies rooted in decades-old betrayals and ambition—where nothing, and no one, is quite as it seems. As allies become adversaries and the true mastermind closes in, Evander and Viggo will need their wits—and their trust in each other—if they’re to survive the darkness gathering around them.
HANDCUFFS AND HEXES (POSSESSIVE MONSTERS BOOK NINE) by Maggie Mayhem
What’s worse than waking up in the hospital with the mother of all concussions? Finding out the guy sent to care for me is the same too-sexy-for-his-own-good wizard who stole my flipping cruiser!
Cocky, powerful, and a shameless flirt, Seth is everything I hate. So why do my knees turn to jelly every time he calls me a cutesy nickname? Ugh! Why, oh why, do I have a weakness for chiseled abs and piercings? It’s not like he’s even available! And to complicate things even more, I find Seth’s equally sexy and even sweeter demon lover, Liam, just as irresistible. Not one to shy away from a challenge, I agree to a casual fling. Nothing more. But when they both turn their charms on me, I realize I’ve bitten off more than I can chew. But our unconventional secret arrangement isn’t the only thing threatening to tear my world apart. A giant mind-controlling, wizard-devouring portal has opened up in Darlington, threatening to consume the entire city, maybe even the entire world. Will we be able to destroy it before it turns Seth against us? And how will I ever pick up the pieces when everything is over? AmazonKU
BAD MAGIC (HELLHOUND HEAT BOOK TWO) by Sherilee Gray
VS Note: Not a fan of the cover.
Being publicly rejected by her mate isn’t the worst thing that has happened to Sutton Ellis. Fate brought her and Jagger together when he saved her from a sadistic witch then guarded her until she recovered—but the gruff, stern hellhound insisted he didn’t care what the fates wanted and left her for Hell. However, when a member of her coven goes missing and Sutton’s fierce determination to find her friend lands her in life-or-death trouble, Jagger returns. And this time the sinfully sexy beast intends to be her giant, growly shadow. Sutton can’t resist Jagger, or his determination to win her back. But her coven’s safety must come first. She’ll do whatever it takes to protect them…even if it means giving up her only chance at love. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
TAKEN BY THE HULDRA (TAKEN 10) by Megan Slayer
Hunter came to Eerie to give up on his life. Nothing’s gone right and he’s ready to quit. Then he sees the most beautiful woman in the world, but she wants him dead. Talk about bad luck. Until he meets Annika, a Huldra — a Norse protector – and the woman he can’t seem to forget. Unlike her twin sister Runa, who wants only to destroy, Annika is a nurturing spirit. The moment she sees Hunter she has to save him from her homicidal sister. He’s too pretty to kill, but he’s got a secret. He’s not solely human, although he doesn’t know what paranormal blood runs through his veins. If he can survive Runa’s wrath, the scars of his past, and allow himself to have a future with Annika, he might find the best things in life aren’t exactly what they seem — they’re better.
EMPEROR’S WRATH (EMPEROR’S ASSASSIN BOOK TWO) by Kai Butler
VS Note: MM Fantasy.
WHO LET THE WOLVES OUT by Zora Black
I came to Camp Lightring for a peaceful summer job. Instead, I got glitter explosions, werewolf dodgeball…and Jason Fenwick. Shirtless, cocky, and absolutely infuriating. He howls at the moon. I color – code my clipboard. We’re co-counselors for the wildest group of magical kids this side of the lake, and somehow, he thinks we’re a “team.” I think he’s allergic to rules. And shirts. And personal space. But the more chaos we survive – from enchanted arts & crafts to midnight wolf-walks — the harder it is to remember why I swore off monsters in the first place. I came to forget my ex. Instead I’m falling for the messiest, most maddening werewolf in the woods. AmazonKU
HELLFIRE AND HANDBASKETS (A TIME TRAVELER’S JOURNEY BOOK TWO) by Kathryn Hills
VS Note: A re-release.
It’s hell in the ER, but Army veteran Dr. Rick Hauser wouldn’t work anywhere else. The hardened combat medic thinks he’s seen it all. Until she storms into his life. Amelia Pennington is not just a pretty face. She’s a time-traveler. A medical student from 1895, forced to flee a madman. She’s been in trouble before, but this time everything she loves is at risk. Can a reluctant hero be the key she’s searching for? What’s left of Hauser’s heart is still on the battlefield. Last thing he needs is to get tangled up with a mystery woman. But when he finds Amelia on the streets, he ignores the warning shots firing off in his head and takes her home. In less than twenty-four hours, she’s upended his self-protected world. Even his dog, Rocky, is in love. AmazonKU
HUNTERS AND HYDRANGEAS (A VAMPIRE’S GUIDE TO GARDENING BOOK THREE) by Shari L Tapscott
Hi, I’m Piper, and I’m in love with a vampire hunter. I thought my life took a weird turn at the beginning of summer when I was diagnosed as a pre-vamp, but let me tell you, it’s gotten crazier.
A few months ago, I didn’t even know vampires existed, and now I’m rubbing shoulders with the vampire elite, going into business with one of their princes, and dreaming about a moonlit garden wedding with a tasteful carnivore reception menu. Overall, this crazy life is pretty good. And if people would stop trying to kill us, everything would be perfect. AmazonKU
SMOKE BONDED (GREATDRAKES BOOK TWO) (THE FAE UNIVERSE 13) by Alessa Thorn
VS Note: MM PNR.
Apollo can brew any elixir…except the one to resist Lachlan Bloody Ironwood. When Apollo Greatdrakes—alchemist, playboy, and reluctant dragon shifter—is kidnapped by a secret society of blood mages, he expects his family to come to rescue him. What he gets is Lachlan Ironwood, storming in very pissed off and utterly irresistible. With the Sanguis Vitae—a centuries-old alchemical order obsessed with immortality—believing Apollo is their perfect specimen, they won’t stop until they have what they want: a dragon under their control and their scalpels. Now Apollo and Lachlan must put aside their messy feelings and focus on taking down the ancient order of alchemists before they attack someone else they love. But there’s another kind of chemistry brewing between them that can’t be ignored. Apollo knows Lachlan is his fated mate, but he’s terrified of claiming a man who might not be capable of the forever that dragons demand. Meanwhile, Lachlan is determined to prove he wants more than just Apollo’s body—he wants his heart and all the messy emotions that go with it.
As they navigate masquerade balls, dangerous blood magic, and their own sizzling attraction, Apollo and Lachlan must decide if they will risk everything for a chance at true love. Because the Sanguis Vitae aren’t just after Apollo’s blood—they are a danger to all supernatural creatures. And time is running out. AmazonKU
DAWNBRINGER (TEMPRIS BOOK THREE) by Stephanie Fisher
They thought the last time mage was dead. They were wrong. Taly is back. Finally free of the Queen and out of the loop. But freedom doesn’t mean safety. Tempris has changed while she was gone—and so has she. With enemies closing in from all sides, Taly must navigate a world that keeps rewriting itself beneath her feet. Skye got her home. That should’ve been the hard part. But now he’s just a boy in love with a girl everyone wants to kill—and keeping her alive might cost him everything. The Aion Gate is stirring. The island is under siege. And the enemy is circling ever closer. The war for Tempris is coming. And it’s coming for her. AmazonKU
CLAIM THE TWILIGHT (ORDER OF HELSING BOOK FIVE) by Debbie Cassidy
It’s time to expect the unexpected…Death couldn’t claim me, but I didn’t escape it’s clutches unscathed. The world feels different now, but the threat Loviator poses stays the same. Dracul is under siege, and the humans have no clue what’s waiting in the wings. Loviator is free of the curse terms that bound her, but still tethered to her prison, sending her minions to wreak havoc on the supernatural population of Dracul. And while we battle, she grows stronger with each passing hour.
We’re on a clock to find a way to lock her down for good, but the odds are against us. I’ve never doubted my abilities to fix a problem before. But Loviator is more than a problem, she’s cosmic chaos determined to be free. For the first time in my life, I’m not sure we can win. But I know one thing…We’re gonna give it a damn good shot. AmazonKU
TEA FOR THE TRAPPED (HAUNTED TEAROOM COZY MYSTERIES BOOK 10) by Karen Sue Walker
A murder that’s anything but elementary. When an earthquake closes the only road in and out of town, a Sherlock Holmes fan club is stranded at the SereniTea Tearoom. April May does her best to keep the tea flowing and the guests calm, but after one guest turns up dead and the ghost of a legendary author appears, her sleuthing skills are put to the ultimate test. Can April solve the case before the road reopens and the killer slips away? AmazonKU
A HOME FOR TYLER: MM SHIFTER MPREG ROMANCE (OMEGAS OF ANIMALS BOOK 14) by Lorelai M Hart
It all started with a pink slip…Alpha bear shifter Dimitri walked into his annual review expecting a bonus and walked out with a severance package, his entire department being dissolved. His den alpha offers him a position as his Beta and he’s tempted, but his bear insists they visit the desert first. It’s been years since he visited his cousin and his mate. Road trip it is. It all started with a broken engagement…Omega Fox shifter Tyler never wanted to marry his pack alpha’s son. He only agreed because tradition demanded it. When he walks in and sees his fiancé pounding more than nails on his construction job, Tyler calls off the engagement. He draws the line at cheating.
Now he is homeless, packless, and scared. But as awful as things are, they are better than going home and taking on the role he never wanted. Thanks to a chance encounter at Animals and some meddling from Karma, Tyler’s life is about to get a whole lot better. AmazonKU
ROSE AND THE SERPENT (MORTAL SOULS BOOK ONE) by Lyndsey Hall
Death isn’t always the end, especially in the shadowed streets of York. Cassius Watkins has made his peace with the dead, unearthing their bodies for profit and keeping whatever treasures he finds. But when Cash pries open a tomb and finds Edie Buxton-Whyte alive inside, he’s thrust into a world where death is just the beginning. Offered a place at the prestigious All Souls College thanks to his act of heroism, Cash soon hears whispers of a secret society hidden within the cloistered halls. As unsettling visions of Edie haunt his dreams and anonymous threats are slipped under his door, Cash is drawn deeper into a fight he never knew existed. A battle between the monsters that slither in the shadows and the forces working against them. As darkness closes in and the danger turns out to be closer to home than they ever imagined, Cash and Edie must tread carefully. But the deeper they dig and the more they uncover, the more Cash begins to wonder if Edie is still the girl he risked everything to save…or something else entirely. AmazonKU
NIGHT MEETS THE ELF QUEEN: ELF QUEEN BOOK FOUR by J M Kearl
Valeen, the goddess of night, fears no one and is never commanded by anyone. Layala Lightbringer has embraced her goddess side, Valeen, but she has the fight of her life against the Council of the Gods before she can reclaim her throne and immortality. No longer is she the confused, lost elf afraid of her power. She is a primordial goddess and wife to the god of mischief and magic, Hel. She, Hel, and Thane have a vendetta to settle, and she will rain down the very stars on her enemies to protect those she loves. But the enemy is ruthless, powerful, and cunning. Everyone she loves is threatened, including her beloved sister Katana, and the existence of Palenor. The council wants what she has and they’ve hunted her through the ages to get it. But she won’t give up, and she won’t give in. The drums of war steadily beat, but the queen is back and ready to take what’s rightfully hers. AmazonKU
ELLIE 1 (TANTALIZING TRILOGIES BOOK 7) byErin R flynn
VS Note: Ellie 1, 2 and 3 are all available now. Listed in PNR Vampire Romance. Cliffhanger. Here’s the blurb for Ellie 1:
Ellie Reed is the Chief Administrative Officer at one of the largest hospitals in the world, ASH—or All Supes Hospital—that’s basically the entire city of Atlanta. Patients come from all over the world for the most cutting-edge and renowned care… And she’s in charge of it. Every. Single. Part. Dr. Ha-joon Clark has wanted to work at the mecca of medicine for supes since he was a little boy—even after his application was denied countless times. So when the board of directors offers him the chance to get his foot through the door, he takes it. Even if he knows it will piss off the one person he needs to impress to have a career and thrive. He proves himself during the first catastrophe the hospital encounters but learns something he would never have guessed. Namely, Ms. Reed is involved with the biggest cad in the hospital and the type of doctor that makes them all look bad. It’s not his business though… Right? Tantalizing Trilogies is a series of trilogies by author Erin R Flynn. The worlds will be different, the characters won’t intermingle or overlap, and each trio stands alone… But with the convenience of always being in the same location. No confusion here, simply strong females, hot romances, and a bit of kicking ass and taking names. *This book is part of a series and cannot be read as a standalone. AmazonKU
FATED TO THE FROST KING (FROSTBOUND COURT BOOK ONE) by Robin D Mahle and Elle Madison
Everly Elarion never asked to be chosen. A bastard with a dangerous lineage, she’s spent her life surviving in the shadows of powerful men. Now she’s being forced to marry one. Draven Ashwynter, the Frostgrave King, rules the Winter Court with an iron will and a heart carved from ice. Just when the kingdom teeters on the edge of ruin, the Court’s Visionary comes forth with a solution: the king’s fated mate has been found. He’s meant to receive a match to his power. An equal. Instead, he gets Everly. She’s illegitimate, defiant, and the last woman who would ever kneel to a king. She doesn’t trust him. He doesn’t want her. But fate never asked their permission. As enemies close in and old magics stir beneath the ice, their cold alliance begins to thaw into something far more dangerous than desire. Because in a court ruled by frost and blood, love isn’t just a weakness. It’s a weapon. And when war comes for the court, it may not be the kingdom that shatters first. AmazonKU
DRAGON’S MATE by Loki Renard
I began the day as his intern. I ended it as his mate. When my new boss found out I lied to him before I’d even been on the job for a single day, he didn’t just bend me over and spank my bare ass red, then make me come so hard I almost blacked out as he bred my virgin body savagely. He turned into a dragon too. Right before he carried me off to his world as his captive. And his mate. AmazonKU
WHAT HIDES IN THE SHADOWS by Allie Santos
She was always meant to be his. Whispers haunted her for years, but before her thirtieth birthday, the truth emerged—something ancient had been waiting. A deal struck before she was born had bound her to a being older than time itself, a predator who claimed her soul was always his. No matter how she resisted, he slipped through every defense, watching, forcing . . tormenting.He was the monster destined to be her doom. Countless souls had vanished into his shadows, leaving death in his wake—but her light was different. He didn’t want to destroy her. He wanted to possess her. But want had never mattered. The bargain had been struck. Her soul marked for the taking. To survive, he would have to consume the one thing he couldn’t bear to lose. AmazonKU
ALPHA’S REBORN MATE (CROWNED MATES SERIES BOOK TWO) by Jaymin Snow
I got kidnapped, forced to treat a feral lab wolf—Turns out? He’s my childhood hero. And my mate. Oh, and did I mention? He refuses to claim me. But why is he now locking us in his office…? One minute, we were interns stealing glances over coffee. The next, I was standing outside a VIP booth, listening to him laugh and call me a fling. So I slapped him, ripped the bond off like a cheap name tag, and vanished—with his baby and my pride. Seven years, one daughter, and a whole damn business empire later—I’m back. Not for him. For the truth—because someone framed my father and got him killed. But of course, Gabriel has to show up again, playing hero like he didn’t shatter me first. So I tossed a wad of cash at his face, told him to choke on it, and walked away in heels. Revenge first. Feelings can wait. And my daughter? She’s the twist he never saw coming AmazonKU
A DANCE OF WATER (MOON SONG BOOK TWO) by Micah Nicole
PRINCESS. In the aftermath of her awakening, Princess Luella Eritrais is forever changed. Stripped of her past and reborn as a Luna fae of mysterious origins, she possesses magic more powerful than any before her—if only she could wield it. While she mourns her past self and the fragile bonds of shattered trust, the castle of Serpentis prepares for the Winter Solstice. As tradition demands, it is time for the Chosen to be selected by the current ruler of Serpentis, and King Vale and his dragon are all too prepared to claim Luella as the sacrifice for her pleasure. SIGHTLESS. But fate has other plans. The Tenebrae looms ever closer, and the revelry of the Solstice shatters when the Umbra storms the castle. Luella vows to fulfill the prophecy at any cost—even if it means striking a dangerous bargain with the Prima mage: her pleasure in exchange for his help in training. Yet the bond she shares with her Vincire deepens, binding them closer with every touch. Whether they desire it or not, their futures have already been written. BLOOMING. The Winter Solstice must continue. Luella and her Vincire embark on a journey to the temples in the mountains of Serpentis, where the gods demand sacrifice. There, she will be tested, body and soul, and forced to surrender her pleasure to her captor and enemy. But the captive Princess never anticipated the awakening that would follow—or the consequences of the hunger she can no longer deny. AmazonKU
OF HIGH KINGS AND MAGES: ARLAN’S PLEDGE BOOK THREE by Jenn Lees
A Warrior King to protect and a dragon to trust. A daughter to recover and a wife to forgive. A magic to embrace and a love to encounter. Arlan’s dragon, Drayce, thwarts a daring kidnap of Rhiannon by a beast controlled by Ciarán Gallawain’s powerful mage, Bram. Questioning whether Dál Gaedhle is truly safe for their baby, Rhiannon takes Rhynne through a portal to our world, where she entrusts George for her safe keeping until the war with Lord Ciarán is over and won. On Rhiannon’s return, Arlan, distraught at her actions, orders his faithful sword-brother, Bàn—a non-believer in magic—through the portal, trusting he will retrieve Rhynne. Bàn arrives in our world to discover Rhynne is now an attractive young woman proficient in the martial arts. Thrown together, they discover Rhynne’s special gifting… and their undeniable attraction to each other. Meanwhile Arlan must draw on all his reserves to counter the upcoming confrontation with Ciarán Gallawain, who endangers the life of his people and the world of Dál Cruinne itself. But the nearer conflict between Rhiannon and Arlan threatens their love like no war ever could. A KING MUST DIE
BLOOD RAINS DOWN (THE STORIES BOOK TWO) by H M Wolfe
Hyacinth never asked for this power, never wanted to bear the weight of a war that could consume them all. But fate is merciless, and with each passing day, the blood in her veins binds her tighter to a destiny she cannot escape. As armies gather and ancient powers stir, she is forced to make an impossible choice—cling to the love and the life she’s always wanted or become the weapon the realms need. Ataliia is slipping further into darkness. Haunted by the war inside her mind and the monsters that walk free, she is losing herself piece by piece. Grief, rage, and the ghosts of her past claw at her throat, pushing her toward choices that cannot be undone. She tells herself she is still fighting for something—someone—but with every drop of blood she spills, she wonders if she is becoming exactly what she once feared. Betrayal runs deep. Allies are not what they seem. As kingdoms fall and secrets find the light, Hyacinth and Ataliia must decide how far they are willing to go to protect the ones they love. But in a war where there is no room for mercy, where death is inevitable and sacrifice is the price of survival, one question remains: Where is the line between hero and villain? AmazonKU
DRY AS A FISH (CHAOS GOD SUGAR AND SPICE COMPANION SHORTS BOOK THREE) by Deiri Di
Why did I think a lakeside party would be safe? Nothing at this school is safe and there are monsters in the water. One moment I’m distracted by a lycan tearing through the dance floor, the next a hand like iced rope clamps around my ankle and drags me beneath the surface. I’m not going down without a fight but even clawing at his gills won’t get him to let me go. But the monster under the surface is kinder than the ones on land. Delphon, with a voice like the melody of ancient tides, claims me as his heartsong, his fated mate. He will do anything to keep me, even if it means taking me home so he can ask for my hand from the family I left behind in the Mundane Realm. No polite introduction can bridge the gulf between scales and human skin. Yet Delphon’s relentless devotion beckons me toward a future I never dared imagine. I must choose: forsake my family or let go of the love as deep as the ocean. AmazonKU
RECLAIMED by Roxie Ray
He lost her once. Fate won’t let him lose her again. Ten years ago, Ace told me I was his fated mate. Then everything fell apart—before I could tell him I was pregnant. Now I’m back. For our son. But Ace is no longer just the man I loved. He’s the dragon clan’s alpha—powerful, dangerous… and furious. He refuses to let me go. He wants his mate. He wants his son. And he’ll stop at nothing to reclaim what’s his. AmazonKU
REDEEMING NIA (WINTERMOON TALES BOOK TWO) by Tessa Stone
Levi – I’ve been alpha of House of Zorah for a thousand years, but I never truly understood what it meant to protect my mate until she walked away. Now I’m camping outside her cabin, determined to earn back her trust—even if it means admitting I’ve been wrong all along. Nia is worth fighting for, and this time, I won’t let anyone come between us, not even my own pride.NIA – I never thought I’d leave my mate and my pack, but sometimes walking away is the only way to find yourself. On the Community Lands, I’ve finally found peace—until Levi shows up with his silver eyes and promises of change. He says he understands now, but can I trust him with my heart again? The wolf in me yearns for his touch, but the woman in me needs more than passion—I need to be truly seen. AmazonKU
DELIVERED TO MY SHADOW UNICORN ALPHAS (MAIL-ORDER MATINGS BOOK 21) by Mazzy J March
The world is a very predictable place—and I like it that way. I get up every morning at seven, arrive at work at nine, leave at five thirty, and spend my evenings either doing little chores or projects at home or at book club or the library. Other worlds belong between the covers of books, not in real life. And I’ve had my heart broken once, not looking for a second painful fracture. So, when I receive an email regarding my enrollment in a dating app, I assume it’s spam and block the address. Done and dusted. Except it’s not. An app has somehow downloaded itself onto my phone during book club. Appalled, I show it to the girls…who are so intrigued, they talk me into letting them look it over and before I know it, they’ve filled out all the information and signed me up. I knew I should stick to nonfiction book clubs. These girls have romance on the brain. And I can always just ignore any attempts to contact me…as if anyone would be interested in my boring self. Except that before I even leave the app, I get a message from two unicorns? What does that even mean? And, as my club friends point out, how can I not at least reply. AmazonKU
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