I have a new release this week!

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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BENET: BADARI GLADIATORS SERIES BOOK FOUR by Veronica Scott

Benet Arencollo was a top ranked gladiator in the Five Systems, second in command at the House of Badari and acclaimed celebrity. He had the world at his fingertips…until he was kidnapped and taken to the Outlier Empire to compete in the sinister Empress’s Games. The shady noble who ordered him taken believes he’s an actual genetically engineered Badari Warrior. As Benet participates in training for the deadly events to come, he looks for ways to escape but Outlier is like a black hole – no way out. The only redeeming aspects of his captivity are working with a mysterious Badari who serves the Empress and finding the one woman who could capture his heart.

Marushka Nichevsky is a child of privilege and the daughter of the man who kidnapped Benet. She wants to be a veterinarian but she’s engaged to a man she barely knows and thoroughly despises and will be his trophy wife. Benet is everything she ever dreamed of in a romantic partner but their love is doomed given her position in Outlier society and Benet’s place as a prisoner.

Can Benet keep up the pretense of being a true Badari? Will his friends at home be able to locate and rescue him? And will he and Marushka find a way to be together?

Author’s Note: This is the fourth book in the Badari Gladiators series and can be read as a standalone (mild spoilers for earlier books). There are two instances of domestic violence off the page, not involving Benet, although the aftermath is shown and he is present for that. A couple other incidents of violence.

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INVASIVE SPECIES (OUTCASTS OF OLORIA BOOK TWO) by Bea Tama

He’s engineered for perfection. She’s living proof that imperfection is beautiful. Gara isn’t a leader: he’s a healer clone, and a basic one at that. The more the tiny human Arra-bellah pushes, the more Gara closes down, but he secretly admires the strength in her undefeatable attitude and boundless creativity.What’s he hiding under those thick scales? Arabella admits it: she’s fascinated by the aliens who crashed into her best friend’s barn. Especially the grouchy green one, Gara, who stirs the artist in her to paint at last. The more she pushes to learn about him, the more he backs away, but is it really hatred driving his actions, or is he hiding something else? Can her boundless heart find room for a big, grumpy alien? An accident and a leadership challenge brings them together, but Gara has a secret, one he hopes the others never learn; it might be his fault they’re exiled in the first place.   Amazon

ATONEMENT SKY (PSY-CHANGELING TRINITY BOOK NINE) by Nalini Singh

VS Note: This series is always a must read  for me. Pre-ordered.

Justice-Psy Eleri Dias knows the end is near for her, her mind one step away from fatal psychic exposure. In the short time that remains, she is determined to atone for an act of omission that has haunted her for a long, cruel decade. But that decision not only means facing a powerful changeling wing leader, but also putting herself in the path of a serial killer. Falcon wing leader Adam Garrett is fiercely protective of his family and his clan. After losing his parents as a teenager in a shocking act of malice, Adam has no forgiveness in him for the J-Psy who betrayed him, betrayed them, at the most painful moment of his life. But the evil that stalks his territory will allow him no respite, forcing him once more into contact with the J he has never been able to forget. Everything that could’ve been between Eleri and Adam was lost years ago, a shimmering promise crushed. As they work to uncover a monster, the moment of reckoning looms ever closer. Soon, there may be no more time left for either atonement…or love.

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YOU HAD ME AT MUTANT by Angelica Grymm

Nyx lives in the night, thrives in it. It hides his and his brothers’ clandestine care of the city and the unsuspecting people in it. It hides that he’s not human. Created in a laboratory out of reptilian and human DNA he is a hybrid, a super soldier who is almost impossible to kill. Someone trained to do the government’s dirty work.  After escaping the clutches of The Facility years ago, he and his brothers hide in the shadows, forever outcast. Monsters. The only night he can move about freely is Halloween, and he plans to have the best night ever. Then he sees her. The most beautiful woman he’s ever laid eyes on. All softness and curves, the complete opposite of his harsh, plated angles and genetically-toughened hide. Nyx aches to touch, to stroke, to hold—even if only for the night. Just once. To finally know the softness of a gentle hand. To finally know kindness. Andi shows him all that, and more. One night of pure pleasure. Then it all falls apart. Somehow, The Facility knows, and they’re coming for him. Even worse—they’re coming for Andi.      Amazon

COSMIC CAPTAIN: MM ALIEN ROMANCE (COSMIC ROMANNCE FOUR) by Mars Quinn

Nowhere feels safe—except when I’m with you. Vince – My life has been hell since I was abducted by aliens and sold to a brothel. When Prince Dontilvynsan purchases me, my life changes again. I refuse to believe I’m safe, even though he reunites me with my friends. But a slow trust begins to blossom as he comforts me through the near-constant nightmares plaguing me. As time passes, I wonder if I like Don’s gift—or just him? When I learn I can go back to Earth and forget everything, I have a tough choice. Stay with Don and my friends, or go home and have all that happened to me erased? Dontilvynsan – I don’t know what about this small human calls to me like no other. His thoughts are always close to mine; I hear his fear and pain. I want to help him in any way possible, even if it means risking myself in the process. When Vince and I grow closer, the thought of him leaving guts me. Can I survive without him? Do I even want to?     AmazonKU

LIVIN’ LA VIDA MONSTERS by Ava Ross

VS Note: I don’t usually include compilations of previously published stories but there is also a new novella in this one.

This mix of standalone books and duologies from 2x USA Today bestselling author includes:
Dad Bod Dragon – Mated to the Dragon – Swamp Thing (You Make My Heart Sing) – Jasmine’s Enchanted Genie – Ravaged World – Ravaged Realm – A Monster Worth Fighting For – Craving Stardust – PLUS: Cosmic Crush, a never-before released, complete, standalone novella.     Amazon

FATED TO THE DRAGON WARLORD (FATED MATES OF THE SARKARNII WARLORDS BOOK ONE) by Hattie Jacks

I have a new rule. Don’t fall for the alien dragon warlord…even if he claims you for himself. Plucked from Earth, stuck on the most disgusting space ship in the universe with my best friend, of course I had to run head long into him…Darax the Sarkarnii Warlord. Imperious, scaled and HUGE, with a tail covered in spikes and a smile you could cut yourself on…He’s just captured the ship I’m hiding on and claimed everything on board. Including me. With his chain around my wrist, he thinks I belong to him. But Darax has never met a human before. We don’t make good captives, and I’m going to make sure he knows it. He might like to growl mine, but I have to rescue my friend and nothing is going to get in my way, not even a smoking hot dragon shifter from space.     AmazonKU

ONE YELLOW EYE: A NOVEL by Leigh Radford

VS: Not a fan of the cover. Not listed as a romance but a scifi release of note.

How far would you go to save your marriage? For British scientist Kesta Shelley, there is no limit.
Having always preferred the company of microbes, Kesta has spent her life looking down the barrel of a microscope rather than cultivating personal relationships. But that changed when Kesta met Tim—her cheerleader, her best friend, her absolute everything. So, when he was one of the last people in London to be infected with a perplexing virus that left the city ravaged, Kesta went into triage mode.
Though the government has rounded up and disposed of all the infected, Kesta is able to keep her husband (un)alive—and hidden—with resources from the hospital where she works. She spends her days reviewing biopsy slides and her evenings caring for him, but he’s clearly declining. The sedatives aren’t working like they used to, and his violent outbursts are becoming more frequent. As Kesta races against the clock, her colleagues start noticing changes in her behavior and appearance. She is withering away, self-medicating with alcohol, and has stopped attending her mandated ZARG (Zombie Apocalypse Recovery Group) meetings. Her care for Tim has spiraled into absolute obsession. There are whispers of a top-secret lab working on a cure, and Kesta clings to the possibility of being recruited like a lifeline. But can she save her husband before he is discovered? Or worse…will they trigger another outbreak?

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BREAKING THE BLOODSTONE CURSE: KINDRED TALES SPICY SHORTS by Evangeline Anderson

What if your only chance at survival was to buy a dangerous alien as your bodyguard? Serenai is in terrible danger and utterly alone. After her mother’s sudden, suspicious death, she’s summoned to Yonnie Six to claim her title—a position she’s completely unprepared for. Raised in a convent, Serenai has no idea how to be a Yonnite Mistress… or how to handle the red-eyed shadow stalking her every move. Desperate for protection, she purchases the biggest, fiercest Kindred warrior she can find to serve as her bodyguard… and her bodyslave. She tells herself Brax is just there to keep her safe. She doesn’t intend to fall for the scarred, deadly alien with the pale, deadly eyes and the sinful touch.
Brax has spent ten brutal years as a slave in the Blood Circuit, fighting for survival. The moment he sees Serenai—with her luscious curves, sweet innocence, and soft brown eyes—he knows she belongs to him. He’ll fight anyone and anything to protect her, even the dark creature stalking her… even the ancient curse tied to her mother’s death. But when Brax is forced to risk everything—including his freedom and his life—to save the woman he’s come to love, will their story end in heartbreak… or in a passion that breaks all bounds?

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ALIEN BOSS, HUMAN PET by Athena Storm

One minute I was doing spreadsheets. The next, I was working for an alien who doesn’t believe in personal space. I thought I was just the math girl in the beige cubicle—quiet, forgettable, good at numbers. Then I uncovered a seven-figure fraud. Now I work for Raekon Keong: billionaire CEO, tactical genius, and not even remotely human. He saved me from the fallout. Then he brought me onboard—his ship, his schedule, his rules. He says I’m his new assistant. That he’s going to teach me focus. Structure. Obedience. And every time I push back… he watches me a little closer. I should be terrified. But part of me wonders if this isn’t a punishment. It’s a promotion.     AmazonKU

THEIR DEFIANT MATE (RYDARRIAN MATES BOOK TWO) by Ivy Barrett

She can fight all she wants. She’ll still be theirs. When three savagely sexy shifters told Tara she belongs to them, they didn’t just…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

MOONRISING by Claire Barner

A debut near future romance, where Sea of Tranquility meets Winter’s Orbit, told against the backdrop of the Moon’s first lunar colony, with a multicultural and LGBTQ+ cast, about a cynical agronomist and charming Emirati businessman who fall in love, and battle eco-terrorists. In 2073, controversial agronomist Dr. Alex Cole has dedicated her life to mutagenetic food, the only solution to feeding a world torn apart by climate change. When fierce opposition from radical environmentalists wipes out her lab funding, a surprising lifeline appears in the form of Mansoor Al Kaabi, a charismatic Emirati businessman who needs a sustainable food supply for his guests on the Moon’s first hotel. Alex moves to the Moon colony with Mansoor, and they immediately dive into the challenging work. As she smuggles in illegal chickens, fights a vexing tomato fungus, and dreams of olive groves on the Moon, Alex is surprised to find herself falling in love not just with the lunar colony, but with Mansoor, whose vision for the future of the Moon extends far beyond luxury hotels. Back on Earth, eccentric genius Victor Beard and Mansoor’s younger brother Rashid fight to push the Homestead Act through Congress. Without the support of the US government, they’ll never be able to achieve their goal to relocate humanity to the Moon and secure a second chance for life on Earth. When eco-terrorists threaten the lunar colony, Alex, Mansoor, Victor, and Rashid must choose what they’re willing to die for–and what they’re really living for. Is it their grandiose visions of saving the planet–or is it each other?

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ALIEN CONNECTION (GALACTIC MATES) by Luna Wren

Collette – I’ve spent two years trying to prove consciousness survives death, never expecting to discover it can fall in love across dimensional barriers. When my quantum field experiment accidentally entangles my mind with an exiled alien scientist’s awareness, suddenly my grief-stricken existence becomes an impossible romance that spans 1,200 light-years. His consciousness burns like golden fire against mine, creating synesthetic responses that transform mathematics into living art. As we build a relationship through shared dreams and brief physical manifestations, professional curiosity evolves into desperate, transcendent need. But our love threatens the foundations of two civilizations. With his people hunting him for “consciousness contamination” and mine trying to drug me into sanity, we must choose between safety and a connection that could revolutionize awareness itself, even if it means sacrificing everything we’ve ever known for love that shouldn’t be possible.    AmazonKU

THE ISLAND BEYOND THE SKY: ALIEN CONTACT ROMANCE by Lilav Gilan

***********************BRIEF BREAK BEFORE THE FANTASY/PNR BOOKS!**************************************

VS: Did you know you could get the first three books in the Badari Gladiators series in a box set?

BADARI GLADIATORS BOOKS 1-3 by Veronica Scott

This Badari Gladiators box set gathers the first three science fiction romance novels from this series into one collection. Featuring genetically engineered soldiers of the far future, the Badari were created by alien enemies to fight humans. But then unscrupulous lab techs faked the deaths of a few men, smuggled them off the planet in cryo freeze and sold them to be gladiators. They meet their human fated mates in alien arenas and must fight to save themselves and their mates.

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************************** THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT  IF YOU DECIDE TO CHECK OUT THE BOOKS  (because my own books pay my bills) AND A BIG THANK YOU IF YOU ALREADY HAVE! AND ONWARD WE GO!*********************

JOY GUARDIAN (JOYLESS LINGDOM BOOK TWO) by Marina Simcoe

I am his joy. The shadow fae snatched me from my world to serve as a Joy Vessel in the court of their queen. But all my joy has long been stolen by the man I once loved. My husband didn’t kill me, but he destroyed so many pieces of me that it feels like there’s nothing left, like I’m dead inside. A sad, somber Joy Vessel is useless, yet the fae of the queen’s court believe a Joy Guardian can “fix” me. What they don’t know is that Kurai is hiding a dangerous secret, one that, if revealed, would lead to his execution. To him, I’m a threat and my kind has no place in the Alveari Kingdom. His mission is to rid his world of us, even if it means killing us all. He was raised to see me as his sin, but does he have the wisdom to recognize me as his blessing?     AmazonKU

ACCIDENTALLY ENGAGED (AND OTHER HAZARDS OF BEING A BANSHEE) (PINE RIDGE UNIVERSE) by S C Principale

There are so many hazards of being a banshee living among humans… like accidentally betrothing yourself to the guy next door… When Jared rents out an apartment in paranormal-friendly Pine Ridge, the average human research assistant thinks the little New York town is a perfect fit for him. That might change when Jared discovers he’s a “sensitive,” a non-supernatural being who can occasionally sense the otherworldly. Chloe O’Neill, a half-banshee who owns Chloe’s Curiosities, doesn’t mind living surrounded by humans, but she’s thrilled when her new next-door neighbor plans to be away over Spring Break. It’s not often a banshee can really let go without endangering mortals, so of course she takes the chance to use the glorious singing voice she has to keep hidden. Imagine her surprise when her traditional banshee betrothal song is overheard—but not by the handsome fae husband she hopes to one day enchant—but by a very confused Jared who had his plans cancelled at the last minute! Once a banshee is betrothed, there are only two options to break off the engagement: death or denial. Since Chloe won’t be swinging a blade anytime soon, she’s counting on Jared to reject her mistaken offer. Too bad Jared thinks his life is finally turning around. New job, new city, new life…and maybe a new wife?      Amazon

LOCKE & CO by E J Tett

VS Note: FF Fantasy.

Immortal Allery Locke has been tasked with finding the key that opens doors to other dimensions. Find it and hand it over to the wardens for destruction. There’s only one problem—the key is a woman. Whenever the key—Deni—opens a door, it allows monsters, demons, and all manner of unsavoury supernaturals to cross over and wreak havoc. Allery must keep Deni from falling into the wrong hands, because if rogue wardens get hold of her, it will cause an interdimensional war. Can Allery make the impossible decision? Kill her lover, or risk the end of the world.

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SUMMERTIDE ECHOES by Margaret L Carter

Joyce Walton wants to sell the vacation cabin she and her childhood best friend, Mark Girard, inherited together. The money will make her long-cherished business plan come true. To her shock, he’s determined to hang onto the place. Although they’ve drifted apart in recent years, she still cares for him. She’s always counted on his support, so why can’t he understand the urgency of her need?
Mark believes his younger sister, who died in her teens, lingers on the property, visiting him in dreams at the cabin but nowhere else. He struggles with severing this last remaining tie. Yet he doesn’t want to hurt Joyce, especially when his old feelings for her reawaken.
After encountering the ghost of their old Saint Bernard and dreaming of Mark’s sister, Joyce accepts the reality of the supernatural manifestations. Why are the two spirits haunting the cabin? On top of that, she’s falling in love with Mark. How can they settle the clash over their shared property without ruining any hope of a shared life?      Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

LOST WATERS (AN ENCHANTED WATERS MYSTERY BOOK 11) by Jenna St James

A Midlife Sea Witch Used to Working Alone – A Handsome Demigod with a Penchant for Trouble – An Island Full of Secrets as Deep as the Ocean – A crossover from the A Witch in the Woods Mystery Series! It’s May in the Bermuda Triangle, and that means tourists, treasure hunters… and trouble. When the former sheriff is attacked and left for dead, it’s up to Jace and Isla to figure out why…and it doesn’t take long. A valuable piece of treasure has gone missing from one of the sunken pirate ships our friendly kracken, Hydra Ann, protects. With magical treasure missing, and a dangerous thief on the loose, the PADA Cursed Relics team must track down the culprit before another islander gets hurt—or worse!     AmazonKU’

FOUND IN WONDER by Lexi Ostrow

A remembered past. A found family. A chance to begin again. Alyssa couldn’t deny the unremarkable changes in Wonder over the last year. Blood no longer ran in the streets surrounding the towers, visitors came and went without fear, and she had a family once again. But her father was still a mystery. Chesh hated life in service to the White Queen – the original White Queen. Since returning to his post, he’s realized Alyssa isn’t the awful woman he feared. In fact, she was kind, kinder than any queen had been to him since his service began. Still, he wasn’t about to lay down and be complicit again simply because a beautiful ruler asked him to—which she hadn’t. The quest will force them together – for better or for worse. Alyssa cannot sway Alyce or Rabe to join her, which means she’s left with only Chesh for protection—and companionship. Chesh would protect Alyssa because it was his duty, not because he continually wished she’d use his body the way past queen’s had. Through the depths of Wonder the pair must travel to answer the missing piece of the past that could destroy Wonder’s darkness forever. If only they can stand one another long enough to complete their quest.   AmazonKU

TAKEN TO THE DEMON COURT (STOLEN DEMON BRIDES BOOK THREE) by Elle Mae

VS Note: Sapphic Fantasy. A short read.

Who would have thought that being able to tell when someone lies would get me kidnapped and sold at a demon auction? Before the kidnapping, I had nothing. No family. No love life. No purpose. Then the twin demon royals swept me off my feet right before I became lunch meat. Their condition? Spy on the king and report back his lies. Easy enough. But I never expected to feel the things I did for them so suddenly. Or that it would threaten to keep me in the demon realm for an eternity.   Amazon

DARK ROVER’S SHIRE (CHILDREN OF THE GODS PARANORMAL ROMANCE BOOK 97) by I T Lucas

Fenella has finally found home in the village and Din’s arms, but just as she’s learning to trust in forever, duty calls them across the world. Armed with her growing psychometric abilities and backed by her newfound family, Fenella must help unravel a five-thousand-year-old mystery that could change everything.     AmazonKU

TO MAKE A DEMON’S DAY WORSE (SHROUDED NATION BOOK 40) by Brenda Trim and Tia Didmon

Not everything that escaped the prison wants to run… some came back to kill. When an explosion rocks Scorchwood Prison, we’re called in to retrieve the escapees. But two names hit harder than the blast. My favorite dragon and my longtime nemesis are both missing. When the bodies start turning up. Mauled. Torn. All signs point to a demon—not as a victim, but the attacker. To complicate things further, a powerful witch disappears. One Eve knows far too well. With a five-ton dragon prowling the city of Ravenholde and something darker stirring in the shadows, can we uncover the truth before it finds us first?     AmazonKU

HAMMERS AND HEXES (FORTY, FIRED AND FIGHTING DEMONS BOOK THREE) by Brenda Trim

When you’re known as the witch who helped banish a demon lord, career options get weird…
I figured why not combine my magical talents with my home repair skills? Saltcliff’s got enough haunted appliances and possessed plumbing to keep me busy. Plus, it’s the perfect cover for investigating that ancient creature we accidentally freed. Here’s the thing: this supposedly-horrific monster isn’t living up to its reputation. It’s leaving polite notes declining Council intervention and reading romance novels after hours at the library. Not exactly the rampage you’d expect from an earth-shattering terror. While fixing cursed coffee makers and exorcising evil refrigerators, I’ve noticed some interesting patterns. The creature seems to be protecting certain couples in town. And the founding families’ records have more holes than my first attempt at magical drywall repair. Then I discover an artifact that could reveal the truth, but the Council is suspicious of my investigation. Good thing I’ve got backup in the form of a best friend with connections to Saltcliff’s supernatural underground, a grandmother who treats magical demolitions like an art form, and a smokin’ hot half-demon electrician who keeps finding excuses to “help” with my jobs. I’m starting to think we got it all wrong about what’s haunting this town. And the truth? It’s going to rewrite everything we thought we knew about Saltcliff’s history. At least my new business cards look great. “Hexes & Hammers: We’ll fix your home’s supernatural problems without blowing it up.” Usually.     AmazonKU

GUILT OF THE WINTER WOLF (GUARDIAN OF THE WINTER STONE BOOK FOUR) by Arizona Tape

VS Note: LGBTQ Fantasy.

Life on the road with her new pack is proving a challenge for Akira because tensions run high when everyone is cold, tired, and sleeping rough. A steamy dream sparks unfamiliar feelings and she discovers a new secret that could disrupt the peace in the group. Maybe travelling with these people was a mistake after all. Guilt Of The Winter Wolf is the fourth book in the Guardian Of The Winter Stone series and is an epic fantasy with romance, wolf shifters, and fated mates. It has themes of found family, redemption, and a romantic plot.

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THE ORC’S INNOCENT PLAYTHING (BLOODFIRE ORCS BOOK THREE) by Veronika Kane

A midwife should have some understanding of pleasure, aye? And I know just the male to teach me…I came through the stones to the orc’s world to help when ‘twas time for my sister to give birth. I’ve grown accustomed to the way the brutish features hide honorable and caring hearts. But there’s one male, the acting chief of our cozy little village, who drives me absolutely mad. Vartok is charming and flirtatious with everyone else…but with me, he’s demanding, rude, and teasing. So why does my body respond so fiercely to his nearness? When my sister jokes yet again about the pleasure found between a male and female—pleasure I have never experienced—I have one too many ales and decide to do something about it. After all, Vartok is known far and wide as the most experienced at pleasure. Why should he not be the one to teach me about such things? But I don’t expect the bargain he makes…a bargain I cannot object to when I learn exactly what it will mean for me!     AmazonKU

MY LICH FOR THE NIGHT by Dalia Davies

Two decades ago, the sky split open over a tiny town in middle America, and Creatures fell to Earth. Magic entered our world with a crack and a flash, and it hasn’t stopped since. The tiny town turned into a sprawling megalopolis of neon and steel almost overnight and the world was irrevocably changed. Shaina Gilbert happens to like it that way. She likes the story book “monsters” made real, even more. As a Lady of Laratia—a high end escort exclusively catering to non-human patrons—she specializes in the Creatures others are too scared to entertain. When a lich makes an offer, she’s delighted to make him hers for the night. But not everyone likes their new neighbors, and an unsanctioned outing with her lich proves more dangerous than Shaina ever imagined.   AmazonKU

DON’T GRAB MY… A CHARITY ANTHOLOGY  by Various

A Charity Romance Anthology for Planned Parenthood – They told us to sit down. To be quiet. To accept the way things are. We said f*ck that. From a powerhouse lineup of romance authors comes DON’T GRAB MY…, a bold and unflinching collection of love stories that celebrate autonomy, resilience, and defiance. These stories champion women’s rights, women’s health, gender-affirming care, and LGBTQIA+ love—because no one gets to control our bodies, our choices, or our stories but us. With zero fade-to-black and plenty of heat, this anthology is for everyone who refuses to be silenced. All proceeds benefit Planned Parenthood. Because when they come for our rights, we come back stronger.     Amazon

DEMON’S HEART (LOVERS OF THE DAMNED BOOK TWO) by Colette Rivera

VS Note: MM PNR.

Fated to a broken heart. Dante never gave up on finding his fated mate. For thousands of years, while the rest of the Fallen lost hope, he was the demon who believed he’d find his man. And when Dante sees Ollie, he knows. His mate. His human. His Ollie.Ollie Hudson doesn’t do relationships. Not even the spark he feels for his roommate’s friend Dante can change his mind. History taught him not to trust anyone in love, even himself. But that doesn’t mean he and Dante can’t be friends. And why can’t fated mates form a bond through friendship? Dante won’t push for something Ollie doesn’t desire. With Ollie unaware of magic, there’s no rush to explain the draw between them and no pressure to mate. Until Lucifer returns and everything goes to Hell. Dante is forced to cement the mating bond or lose Ollie forever, tying them together before they’re ready. Will Ollie ever accept what they have and choose Dante, or is Dante’s fate a mating bond forever marred by the pain under which it was formed and a mate who wants to undo it all?     AmazonKU

CHASE AND HUNT (FAE WILDS SERIES BOOK 12) by WJ May

Can love claim a person by force? Phaedra’s worst fear has been confirmed: She’s a vampire’s mate. But just because he needs her doesn’t mean she needs or wants him, right? Then why can’t she stop worrying about Syn and whatever he’s up to with her sister? She should feel betrayed, but being able to sense the vampire’s emotions make her doubt everything she thought she knew. Still, there are bigger worries to consider—like how to escape a self-obsessed sorcerer, or to come to terms with her long-lost sister being a creature of evil. Some things you can’t change, a fact Phaedra had long accepted as true. But she’s amazed to discover that she isn’t as unchangeable as she thought. Some things still surprise her, it seems, and it looks like love is one of them.

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LEGION (THE DARK IN YOU BOOK 11) by Suzanne Wright

She calls to the demons inside him and there’s no keeping them away . . .Being a siren, Naomi has attracted attention all her life, but when working as a ghost artist, she can at least maintain some anonymity. She’s never felt anything pull at her inner demon, until a certain crime boss locks eyes with her. He watches her like he’s hunting her, and it’s only a matter of time till he catches her . . .
Luka, leader of an underground demonic crime syndicate, is known for running a tight ship. He lives by a twisted code that can change by the minute. So, when danger threatens the women he loves, there’s no stopping his inner demons. He’s waited and bided his time, and now that he’s finally got her, he’ll do anything to keep her. When foes creep up on them, Luka and Naomi will do whatever it takes to keep each other safe, even if it means unleashing the demons that live within them.

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THE ENCHANTED GREENHOUSE by Sarah Beth Durst

Terlu Perna broke the law because she was lonely. She cast a spell and created a magically sentient spider plant. As punishment, she was turned into a wooden statue and tucked away into an alcove in the North Reading Room of the Great Library of Alyssium. This should have been the end of her story . . . Yet one day, Terlu wakes in the cold of winter on a nearly-deserted island full of hundreds of magical greenhouses. She’s starving and freezing, and the only other human on the island is a grumpy gardener. To her surprise, he offers Terlu a place to sleep, clean clothes, and freshly baked honey cakes—at least until she’s ready to sail home. But Terlu can’t return home and doesn’t want to—the greenhouses are a dream come true, each more wondrous than the next. When she learns that the magic that sustains them is failing—causing the death of everything within them—Terlu knows she must help. Even if that means breaking the law again. This time, though, she isn’t alone. Assisted by the gardener and a sentient rose, Terlu must unravel the secrets of a long-dead sorcerer if she wants to save the island—and have a fresh chance at happiness and love.

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THE DRAGON KING’ S CLAW (THE DRAGONS OF SERAI BOOK 17) by Amy Sumida

A Gay Fantasy Romance in the World of Serai  In a world ruled by dragons and bound by fate, love is the most dangerous magic of all. Claw Detective Tekhan Shinkai doesn’t believe in fairytales—especially the one where dragons are destined to find their perfect mates. But when a brutal murder draws the attention of the enigmatic and devastatingly handsome Dragon King, Tekhan is thrust into a royal investigation…and into the King’s sights. Tor’rien is everything Tekhan resists—powerful, beautiful, and completely convinced they’re fated. But Tekhan refuses to be a pawn of dragon magic, even as desire burns hotter with every stolen glance. As bodies pile up and the killer draws closer, Tekhan and Tor’rien must face the truth: destiny may have brought them together—but it could also tear them apart.      AmazonKU

BULLIED ALPHA BRIDE (WOLFSHADE BRIDES-FOR-HIRE BOOK TWO) by Lyra Atlas

I had to endure his bullying and rejection. Now I must endure being his arranged mate…He taunted me for years, then took my virginity and humiliated me. Now he’s the Alpha and needs a mate for the sake of his pack. And I happen to be on the run. The Brides-for-hire agency matches us, and to my humiliation…I’m now his arranged, knocked-up mate. I was forced to leave my pack after his rejection. I ended up in an even more evil pack. I’ve given up on the idea of love, but I desperately need a mate for protection. It’s cruel to be matched with the Alpha who broke my fragile heart. And it’s even more cruel that I don’t have a choice but to give myself to him. I’m not the girl he used to taunt. I’ve grown up. But he still likes to tease me until my body falls apart. He still knows how to make me obey his commands. He makes my belly grow until he owns all of me. When I give myself to the Alpha this time around…will he claim me for good?     AmazonKU

ECHOES OF THE PAST (GIFT OF THE ANCIENTS BOOK SIX) by Bianca D’Arc

Danger brought them together. Love will make them unstoppable. Zeke thought his new power was a dud. Gifted with psychometry by an ancient and magical djinn, he can see the past just by touching objects. It’s not as flashy as his Special Forces teammates’ more tactile powers, but when Zeke finds clues in seemingly insignificant objects, he realizes his gift might just be the key to solving a brutal double murder – one that shattered the life of the woman he’s been secretly admiring ever since she arrived on base. Celine Santini is no stranger to danger. As a selkie shapeshifter, she’s fierce and graceful, both on land and in the sea. But the pain of losing her parents to a brutal and unsolved murder still haunts her. Now, working on the Top Secret military base under her grandfather’s watchful eye, she’s tried to get over her grief and move on. But when Zeke uncovers new evidence, the hunt for her parents’ killer reignites with a fiery vengeance. Their quest for justice becomes a race against time as they confront dark forces, black magic, and a cunning female mage willing to do anything to protect her evil coven’s secrets. As danger looms, Zeke and Celine discover a bond that transcends magic and fear—a love that just might be their ultimate weapon. But can they overcome the evil that threatens to destroy them both? Or will the shadows of the past claim them before they get a chance at happiness?

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LOST STARLIGHT: A PETER PAN RETELLING (ALL THAT GLITTERS) by Kayla Eshbaugh

Happily ever after was only the beginning of their story. When a pirate Captain, named Hook, begins stealing lost boys from Pixie Isle, the pixies come to collect their debt from Prince Peter of Walden. It is his task to save these boys and remove Captain Hook from the Misted Seas forever. Peter will do everything he can to repay his debt and make his way back to the proper, kind, and lovely Lady Gwendolyn Darling. She calms his restless heart, tames his curse, and has given him purpose in his life. She is his guiding star in an endless night. But even if he repays his debt, will she ever forgive him for leaving in the first place? Has he lost her starlight in his life forever? Peter spent most of his life before meeting Gwendolyn longing for things far beyond Waldon’s shore, cursed to always seek adventure and never be satisfied. Now, all he wants is to return home and never leave her again. I have a debt that is due–one that comes at the steep price of my happiness. That is the price these pixies come in the dark of night to collect.     AmazonKU

THE SILVER DRAGON PRINCE (OMEGA FAIRY TALES BOOK FIVE) by MM Farmer

VS Note: MMFantasy.

Once upon a time, in an enchanted kingdom of captive omega princes and jeweled dragon alpha princes….Obi – I might be the youngest and least experienced of my brothers, but I still want to be in the center of the action when the time comes to overthrow my cruel father to establish a new kingdom of peace and justice. There’s just one problem. I’m the fated mate of a dragon, which means I’m falling hopelessly in love with a man I barely know, whether I want to or not. And for some reason, that man reminds me a lot of one of my father’s closest advisors, Councilor Dormas. Argus – For years, it has been my sworn duty to protect the captive omega princes from their evil father from within King Freslik’s inner circle. Now the time has come to throw off my disguise as Councilor Dormas, to help bring about Freslik’s defeat, and to finally claim my sweet, passionate mate. But can I overcome Obi’s high spirits and unjustified sense of betrayal? Coming to grips with having a fated mate isn’t as smooth and easy as the fairy tales say it is. My and Obi’s bond might be doomed before we can adjust to it, and our passionate conflict could spell disaster for everyone fighting for a better future.     AmazonKU

SILVER LININGS (LEGENDARY BOOK ONE) by Christine Pope

Some legends are real. Some secrets are worth protecting. Sidney Lowell didn’t plan to return to Silver Hollow, her sleepy hometown nestled against ancient forests in Humboldt County. But when her mother and grandmother vanish without a trace while investigating the mysterious creatures that have appeared to the women in her family for generations, Sidney has no choice but to come home. Almost finished with veterinary school but lacking her diploma, Sidney takes over the family pet shop while searching for answers. The magical beings that only appear to the women in her family might hold the key to her mother’s disappearance — if only she knew how to communicate with them. Ben Sanders, a struggling cryptozoologist with a YouTube channel and a failed academic career, arrives in Silver Hollow chasing rumors of a glowing white horse in the woods. What he finds instead is Sidney — guarded, capable, and hiding secrets that could make his career…or destroy what’s left of her family legacy. When a logging company threatens the ancient forest that serves as a crossing between worlds, Sidney and Ben must race to protect the magical gateway. As they uncover Celtic symbols carved into trees and standing stones that appear only during the dark of the moon, the truth becomes clear: Sidney’s missing family didn’t just disappear — they crossed over. With the unicorn as their guide and corporate greed threatening to destroy the portal forever, Sidney must decide who to trust with her family’s centuries-old secret. Because saving the crossing might reunite her with her mother and grandmother…or seal them away in another world forever.    Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

DEVOURING KISS (DEMONIC PRINCE BOOK TWO) by Karen Kincy

I am a monster with royal blood, and my mate breathes fire. They whisper my name in fear—the Gray Prince, the bastard son of the king and his succubus courtesan. A prophecy claims I will sit on the ruined throne, but the last thing I need is the dead weight of a crown on my head. Nothing matters to me but Pyrah. My dragon shifter mate brings light to the otherwise dark gloom of my life. I would do anything to protect her. But another dragon stalks Pyrah, hungering to make her his own. Worse still, the queen’s knights hunt us relentlessly—not to kill, but to capture. Whatever sinister plot the queen weaves, Pyrah is the missing thread. I have lived in the shadows, an outlaw prince dreaded by the kingdom. But for Pyrah, I will become the monster they always feared I was. For her, I will reduce this kingdom to ashes and bones. Some flames aren’t meant to be tamed—they are meant to devour everything.     AmazonKU     AB

OF THORNS AND WINGS: THE DEVOURING TREE PART TWO (HAPPILY EVER AFTER DARK BOOK THREE) by Darva Green

VS Note: FF PNR.

Rosemary – Locked away in the King’s City and forced into a dreamless sleep where even my wife can’t reach me, my hope is quickly wilting. When help arrives, we’re forced into a strange alliance, working alongside our enemies. Together, we might be able to overthrow Lollishire’s monarchy and restore the peace. But I feel the constant pull of the Hartwood, calling me to set the forest free. And I’m learning there are more powerful forces than greedy kings and manipulative queens trying to keep Carabosse from me. I never meant to fall for the wraith, but now that she’s mine, I refuse to give her up that easily. I’ll defy the Goddesses themselves to reforge our destiny. Carabosse – A single mistake I made over twenty years ago still keeps me from what I want more than anything—to be the one who gives my mate everything. I’ll have to settle for ensuring her safety, no matter what it costs me. But even when I’m losing myself to the darkness, I can sense my wife. My little witch might be the only one who can bring me back to the light.     AmazonKU

RAIDERS OF THE LOST HEX  (CRESCENT MOON MYSTERIES BOOK SIX) by Tara Lush

When innkeeper and reluctant psychic Amelia accompanies her boyfriend Oliver to a paranormal research conference on Italy’s stunning Amalfi Coast, she’s expecting romantic dinners and leisurely sightseeing. Instead, she discovers a sarcastic talking cat who’s actually a cursed 1960s sea witch, ancient ceramic fragments that hold the key to preventing an underwater apocalypse, and a professor determined to exploit Oliver’s newfound connection to mysterious merfolk. With only days before a celestial alignment threatens to merge two worlds catastrophically, Amelia must master Italian baking, execute a midnight villa heist, and forge an unlikely alliance with an elderly baker-witch and a lovestruck fisherman. Can she save Oliver from becoming a permanent merman translator and restore the magical boundary between land and sea?     AmazonKU

HIS MATE BY ALLEGIANCE: MM MAFIA SHIFTER PNR (LUNETTI PACK BOOK FIVE) by Mel Aitchess

“The wild in you calls to the wild in me, and if you let me, I will answer. I will always answer.” Rocco is being punished and he doesn’t like it. He probably shouldn’t have seduced and stalked the police chief’s son, but he’d been bored and no one ever should’ve noticed. His powers as an air witch skilled in illusion are too valuable for the Elemental Mayhem MC to let him go, so they’ve forced him into this sham of a wedding. They’re lucky the wolf shifter is so hot or he’d never go along with it. All bets are off once he can prove he was betrayed. Emilio spent the last fifteen years away from New Trinity City refining his crafts—street art and assassination—but he’s still loyal to the Lunetti Pack. Unlike his traitor father. He’d do anything for his Alpha. Even marry a witch he’s never met. Coming home for his arranged marriage is the perfect excuse to hunt the source of the dangerous weapons entering the city. He has every intention of being a widower within a year, until he realises his fiancé is his mate. How is he supposed to arrange an unfortunate accident for his husband with his wolf whining about forever in his ear?     AmazonKU

PREY IT AIN’T SO by Cassandra Featherstone

***This is a 4.5 novella that fits between book four and five.*** Five fated mates. One gargoyle-shaped elephant in the room—what could possibly go wrong? Some girls get a summer fling—I got exes, espionage, and estranged family drama. Quelle surprise. With the Pred Games arena in ruins and rebel Fae on the move, my five fated professors and I are hopping trains across Europe to dig up answers. Our first stop? Renard hasn’t seen his family since they banished him after his first love was executed. He’s been mourning his role in her death ever since—but that’s about to change. We don’t think she died in that shallow grave. If we’re right, we have to dodge my enemies from the shifters and survive Renard’s ex seeking vengeance. Add in the fact that both sides seem to be obsessed with getting their hands on me? No matter how you look at it, our little getaway is a disaster waiting to happen and we’re just along for the ride. This trip comes with excess baggage—and I don’t mean suitcases.     AmazonKU

MOTIONS AND MURDER (WITCHES OF KEYHOLE LAKE MYSTERIES BOOK 19) by Tegan Maher

When a new judge shows up in town showing all signs that he’s as crooked as a dog’s hind leg, nobody’s particularly surprised when he turns up dead. The problem is that Rory, a close friend of the family, is accused of doing it, and the evidence is hard to dispute – even Hunter isn’t convinced he’s innocent. That leaves it up to Noelle, Raeanne, and crew to find who killed the judge before Rory stands before another in a murder trial.     AmazonKU

LOCKING DOWN QETESH (JINX PARANORMAL DATING AGENCY BOOK 10) by Laura Greenwood

As the host of Jinx’s lock and key parties, Qetesh loves watching other people fall in love but hasn’t found it for herself. Qetesh loves to help others find romance but is wary of letting anyone in thanks to her reputation among gods and mortals alike. When she meets a charming hotel manager at the latest venue for one of her lock and key parties, she finds herself considering whether to change that. While he might be the manager of the Jinx Dating Agency’s new hotel, Jacob has never had anything to do with the agency, though everything changes when he meets a beautiful goddess who catches his attention like most people don’t. As the two of them get to know one another better, it becomes clear that they could have something great, but only if they manage to work through their different approaches to love. Locking Down Qetesh is a mythology-inspired paranormal m/f rom-com with an asexual male character and is part of the Jinx Paranormal Dating Agency series. It features a light-hearted romance with an Egyptian goddess and a workplace setting.

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CORAL RUSTLING (KONTRA’S MENAGERIE BOOK 39) by Charlie Richards

VS  Note: MM PNR.

On the Road: When a coral snake shifter succumbs to boredom, he learns the value of interaction. Ulkna has spent the last three decades existing in his coral snake form. For most of that time, it was forced on him by witches. After being rescued over a year before, it was just easier. Then Ulkna overhears the shifters he’s staying with talking about something that he’s always enjoyed—horseback riding. So, he shifts. While the guys are surprised, they welcome Ulkna on their Grand Canyon adventure. There, he scents something shocking…one of the horses that makes up the string of riding mounts is his mate. Finding him is easy, as Trey recognizes him, too. Getting Trey to leave his job as a trail mount is something else. Can Ulkna overcome his loner tendencies enough to understand the importance of family and its implications on his relationship with Trey?

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MARKED BY THE DEMON (DIVINITY OF SOULS BOOK TWO) by N L Hoffmann

The death mages crave the power in my soul. As the first soul, I was meant to be unstoppable, but the elder death mages believe my power belongs to them. To stop them from taking what’s mine, my mates and I must strike an uneasy alliance with the siren queen herself. And for once, I’m actually eager for a fight. Then, my world shatters. One of my mates is killed, and the rage burning inside me is all-consuming. Revenge is the only thing left that makes sense. Even my creator fears what I’m becoming. Every time our paths cross, he threatens to end me before I become something worse. But when our final battle comes, it’s clear he won’t stop until I’m dead.    AmazonKU

MAGIC AND MATRIMONY (WITCHES OF MYSTIC HOLLOWS BOOK THREE) by Lizzy Prince

Mystic Hollows looks like an enchanting small town, but under the surface, things are much darker. Once divided, the witches of Mystic Hollows have come together to form a new coven. But old habits are hard to break, and curses even harder. Fate has done Piper Beaumont wrong. Not only does she suffer from the Briar Witch’s curse, but a second hex that forces her to obey any command she’s given. Her whole life she’s been taught to stay quiet and do as she’s told. One night she’s pushed too far. Desperate to break free from the uncle who controls her hex, she uncovers an unlikely path to freedom. Marrying Ambrose Roth. Ambrose Roth has cultivated the persona of laid-back party guy, but it’s a shiny cover that hides his damage. When Piper shows up on his doorstep asking him to marry her, he says yes. Who doesn’t love a new adventure? There’s just one tiny twist. Marriage to Piper means her hex now belongs to him. He can command her to do anything he wants. The newlyweds must navigate their unexpected bond while participating in a series of trials set by the town’s coven. As they compete for a council seat, they also work to undo Piper’s hex. Thrown together in this marriage of convenience, it should be easy to keep things simple. And yet, they can’t help but fall for each other. In a town where magic is real and curses come by the dozen, can Piper and Ambrose break free from their family’s legacies? Will they find that some bonds are stronger than magic?     AmazonKU

THE BEWITCHING by Silvia Moreno Garcia

“Back then, when I was a young woman, there were still witches”: That was how Nana Alba always began the stories she told her great-granddaughter Minerva—stories that have stayed with Minerva all her life. Perhaps that’s why Minerva has become a graduate student focused on the history of horror literature and is researching the life of Beatrice Tremblay, an obscure author of macabre tales.
In the course of assembling her thesis, Minerva uncovers information that reveals that Tremblay’s most famous novel, The Vanishing, was inspired by a true story: Decades earlier, during the Great Depression, Tremblay attended the same university where Minerva is now studying and became obsessed with her beautiful and otherworldly roommate, who then disappeared under mysterious circumstances. As Minerva descends ever deeper into Tremblay’s manuscript, she begins to sense that the malign force that stalked Tremblay and the missing girl might still walk the halls of the campus. These disturbing events also echo the stories Nana Alba told about her girlhood in 1900s Mexico, where she had a terrifying encounter with a witch. Minerva suspects that the same shadow that darkened the lives of her great-grandmother and Beatrice Tremblay is now threatening her own in 1990s Massachusetts. An academic career can be a punishing pursuit, but it might turn outright deadly when witchcraft is involved.

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BABY AND THE BEAST (SHIFTER RESCUE BOOK SIX) by Victoria Sue

VS note: MM PNR.

Hunted by his own father—the brutal Den Alpha who would slaughter his baby to keep their bloodline “pure”—Nash risks everything to find the elusive Shifter Rescue Pack before the winter storms seal off the mountains for good. Nash realizes he’s finally run out of time when he goes into labor, and stumbles into an empty cave just as the snowstorm hits. Casimir has turned his back on humanity and retreated to the mountains, and while shutting his hunter’s cave for the approaching winter discovers a young pregnant male who promptly collapses in Casimir’s arms. Realizing to his horror Nash is in labor, Casimir has no choice but to become involved with the shifter world he hoped never to have contact with again, only to discover tracker wolves are hunting them both, and closing in fast.  As a deadly snowstorm rolls in and hunters close in fast, Casimir knows time is running out. He must get Nash and the baby to Shifter Rescue—no matter the cost. But the deeper they trek into the frozen wild, the harder it becomes to ignore the bond growing between them… and the way Nash makes his long-dead heart beat again. But then he also knows that the only way of keeping them safe is to leave them there. Not after the blood on his hands. Not after the past he can’t outrun. Because some monsters don’t deserve a second chance.     AmazonKU

HOUSE OF FROST AND FEATHERS by Lauren Wiesebron

Marisha’s time is running out. She’s already lost her family to the sleeping plague, and she fears she’ll be next. Penniless and desperate for protection, Marisha is forced to accept a job as apprentice to the notorious koldunya, the sorceress Baba Zima. But Baba Zima is renowned for being both clever and cruel. And most difficult of all is her current apprentice, Olena, who wants nothing to do with Marisha. Despite her fears and Olena’s cold demeanor, Marisha finds herself drawn into the magical world of koldunry and delves further into Olena’s research—a cure for the sleeping plague. Accompanying Olena on an increasingly dangerous, seemingly impossible search for a cure, she finds hidden connections between the sleeping plague, her own family’s history, and her bizarre, recurring dreams: dreams of a masked ball where the deep sleepers are trapped endlessly dancing—and a monstrous beaked man who haunts her every step.

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THE JASAD CROWN (THE SCORCHED THRONE) by Sara Hashem

Held deep in a mountain refuge, Sylvia has been captured by the Urabi, who believe the Jasad Heir can return their homeland to its former power. But after years of denying her legacy and a forbidden alliance with Jasad’s greatest enemy, Sylvia must win the Urabi’s trust while struggling to hide the dangerous side effects her magic is having on her mind. In a rival kingdom, Arin must maneuver carefully between his father’s desire to put down the brewing rebellion and the sacred edicts Arin is sworn to uphold. He is determined to find Sylvia before it’s too late, but Arin’s search unravels secrets that threaten the very core of his beliefs about his family and the destruction of Jasad.  War is inevitable, but Sylvia cannot abandon her people again. The Urabi plan to raise the Jasadi fortress, and it will either kill Sylvia or destroy the humanity she’s fought so hard to protect. For the first time in her life Sylvia doesn’t just want to survive. She wants to win. The fugitive queen is ready to reign.

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THE NIGHTSHADE GOD (THE NIGHTSHADE CROWN BOOK THREE) by Hannah Whitten

Lore has failed. She couldn’t save King Bastian from the rotten god speaking voices in his mind. She couldn’t save her allies from being scattered across the continent—their own lesser gods whispering to them in their dreams. She couldn’t save her beautiful, corrupt city from the dark power beneath the catacombs. And she couldn’t save herself. Banished to the Burnt Isles, Lore must use every skill she earned on the streets of Dellaire to survive the prison colony and figure out a way to defeat the power that’s captured everything and everyone she holds dear. When a surprise ally joins her on the Burnt Isles she realizes the way forward may lie on the island itself. Somehow, her friends must help her collect the far-scattered pieces of the broken Fount—the source of all the god’s powers—and bring them back together on the Burnt Isles, returning all magic to its source and destroying, once and for all, the gods corrupting the land. But as Lore gets closer to her goal, her magic grows stronger… and to a woman who’s always had to fight for survival, that kind of power may be hard to give up.

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SOMETHING CRYPTID THIS WAY COMES by Susan Scott Shelley

VS note: MM PNR. I thnk it’s more small town romance than PNR.

Trevor Casal loves Maplewood and will do anything for its residents, including host the town’s first Cryptid Night to kick off the month-long Halloween festivities. After all, Mabel, Maplewood’s own monster, is a tourist attraction, and this is an opportunity to increase business for his inn, his family legacy. The event, and a rash of new sightings, brings his best friend Bram, a cryptid investigator, to town, and Trevor worries that spending so much time together will give away his secret… he’s been in love with Bram for years. Bram Macleod’s fascination with cryptids began at the age of ten, and his first encounter with Maplewood’s resident monster. In the years since his pro football career ended, he’s devoted his time to documenting investigations and myths on his podcast. Returning to Maplewood after twenty-five years away, Bram is eager to dive into exploring cryptids old and new and to spend time with Trevor, but hesitant on how to handle the fact that, lately, he’s started seeing his best friend in a new light… one that feels a lot like love. As Bram and Trevor chase down cryptids and get immersed in the town’s Halloween activities, their feelings for each other become impossible to ignore. Crossing that line threatens to change the friendship they depend on, but could give them everything they long for.     AmazonKU

PEARL CITY: THE PHOENIX HOARD by Julia Vee and Ken Bebelle

Blade. Butcher. Thief. Worldbreaker. Emiko Soong has been called many things. But Worldbreaker is the worst. She unmasked the General and returned to San Francisco where her power is greatest. But the city, once her sanctuary from Jiaren intrigues, turns into her living nightmare. Clan wars erupt and Emiko’s life becomes a treacherous quicksand of friend and foe. Unsure of who to trust, Emiko finds herself more alone than ever. When an ancient power rips through the Realm to land in her city, the General will stop at nothing to take it for his own. Emiko must face her past, present, and future, as she races to stop the General. Is Emiko’s fate written to be the destroyer of worlds, or can she chart a new course to save her family?

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THE SILVERSMITH (THE SELVAREN BOOK ONE) by LJ Claren

Still reeling from the deaths of her father and brother, Ary Gold survives only by sheer will in the icy wilds of the North. But when friends arrive with stories of long-lost magic and a power buried in her newly discovered royal blood, Ary is thrust into a fate far larger than her sorrow. The realm of Nyrida is under threat. An ancient shadow wielder has risen, determined to claim Ary’s power and plunge the world into corrupted darkness. To stop him, Ary must marry the commander she’s been promised to—a man whose army could help them win the war—and train to fight alongside him. But her fiercest challenge may not be on the battlefield. Assigned to shape her into a warrior is a man cloaked in violence and secrets. Cold, commanding, and maddeningly unreadable, he isn’t her betrothed… but he may be her undoing. As sparks fly and loyalties are tested, Ary must decide whether to follow the path laid out for her—or risk everything for a love as wild and dangerous as the power awakening inside her. power is awakening. Love is a liability. And the fate of the world rests in the hands of a grieving girl who never asked to be chosen.     AmazonKU

ROGUE’S CRISIS (A MONSTROUS WORLD: THE NEXT GENERATION BOOK TWO) by Jillian West

Rogue is a rule follower through and through. Working as a bounty hunter for the paranormal council is the perfect job for this Seelie fae, especially considering she can sense mistruths. Things get muddy when what the council believes doesnʼt line up with what she sees with her own two eyes. Everything points to her suspects being innocent, while one of her coworkers begins to look guilty. Things compound when she realizes her targets are her mates. Not to mention the connection she feels to her boss at the bail bondsmanʼs office. Torn in two directions, Rogue is in crisis. Does she follow her heart? Or honor her commitment to the paranormal council? And what happens when fate intervenes, attempting to drag her in a completely different direction.     AmazonKU

THE VAMPIRE IN THE ORCHARD: MONSTROUS NEW YORK BOOK TWO by E M Sauber

I thought my chance at a happily ever after died along with my husband four years ago. But maybe I was wrong. I wasn’t expecting a knock at my door. And I certainly wasn’t expecting a handsome-as-hell vampire to be on the other side. Viktor says he’s my new nanny, hired by my sweet but meddling brother-in-law. The truth is, I’m drowning. In motherhood. In running a business. In life. So maybe Viktor arrived at the perfect time? With each passing day, he heals the parts of me that were scarred when Roman died. What he doesn’t know is that I’m on the verge of losing the last remaining piece of my late husband: our apple orchard. He has secrets of his own, in the form of an overbearing father who has Viktor’s future mapped out. A future he doesn’t want. I’ll have to learn to trust someone else with my bruised heart. And, together, we’ll have to lean on each other to save my orchard and keep Viktor from a suffocating future.     AmazonKU

THE FORGOTTEN DAWN: THE SHATTERED SKY SAGA by Laura A Blake

VS Note: from JUNE 5.

Where lies are currency, the price of truth is blood. Brida Larrow has no right to be among the Fae Courts, but she’s willing to risk everything to save her dying father. Armed with a forged invitation and a fierce determination, she enters the treacherous Fae Trials, a deadly contest crafted to break even the strongest Fae. One misstep, and the truth of her identity could be her undoing—and cost her the cure she so desperately needs. With enemies around every corner, Brida must rely on her wits and cunning to survive. But when Dainan, the enigmatic Prince of Shadows, takes notice of her, the stakes grow even higher. Betrothed to her most dangerous rival and a master of secrets himself, Dainan sees through her every deception. His dark allure stirs something within her, sparking a forbidden attraction that could either ruin her or become her greatest weapon. Caught in a web of deception and desire, Brida walks a fine line between ambition and survival. In a world where alliances shift like shadows and betrayal is the currency of the Courts, she must find the strength to face not only the ruthless Trials but also the dangerous emotions Dainan awakens. One wrong move could doom her to failure—or reveal a side of herself she never knew existed.     AmazonKU     AB

A RESISTANCE OF WITCHES: A NOVEL by Morgan Ryan

As World War II rages around her, a witch abandoned by her coven must journey to find a book of unspeakable power before it lands in Nazi hands – Stubborn, plain-spoken and from an unimpressive family, Lydia Polk never expected to be accepted into the Royal Academy of Witches. Now, with Hitler’s army rampaging across Europe, the witches of Britain have joined the war effort, and Lydia is key to the cause: she must use her magic to track down magical relics before Hitler and his sycophants can. When a Nazi witch infiltrates the Academy with heart-breaking consequences, the coven is left shaken, exposed and divided. The elder British witches have no interest in further loss of coven life in service of a government that has forced them into hiding for decades, no matter the consequences to the world. But with the discovery of the Grimorium Bellum, an ancient book that leaves a trail of death and destruction wherever it goes, Lydia knows her mission has never been more urgent. Alone and woefully outnumbered, Lydia makes her way to the heart of occupied France, where she finds allies in Rebecca Gagne—a fierce French resistance fighter chockful of secrets—and Henry Boudreaux—a handsome Haitian-American art historian with a little magic of his own. Together, they traverse the country, stalked by the natural and supernatural alike, in search of the grimoire. But, as Lydia soon discovers, finding the book is only half the battle—the Grimorium Bellum has a dark agenda all its own. Lydia must subdue it before the Witches of the Third Reich can use it—but she’ll have to survive the book herself, first.

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ROYAL GAMBIT: A NOVEL by Daniel O’Malley

Alexandra Dennis-Palmer-Hudson-Gilmore-Garnsey (call me “Alix”), the twelfth Lady Mondegreen, has never had any control of her life. Her ability to shatter bones with a touch made her the automatic property of the Checquy, the secret British government agency that deals with the supernatural. Her aristocratic ancestry made Alix the perfect asset for the Checquy to deploy close to the royal family. Since childhood, she has been coached to befriend Princess Louise, second in line to the throne, but the two have never been close. Now, Alix is a skilled operative who investigates unexplained phenomena for the security of the nation. Everything changes when Louise’s brother, the Prince of Wales, dies abruptly and all signs point to an assassination by preternatural means. To protect Louise, the new heir apparent, Alix is assigned to be her lady-in-waiting. Thrust into the limelight overnight—both in the everyday world and in the underground world of the Checquy—Alix must juggle her responsibilities and her loyalties as she attempts to unravel the murder, keep Louise safe, and learn how to smile graciously while eerie threats loom around every corner.

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THREE SHATTERED SOULS (THE BROKEN BLADES BOOK THREE) by Mai Corland

Some betrayals cut deeper than blades. The Blades were never supposed to survive this long. But after the battle in Quu Harbor, escaping is no longer enough. The most dangerous liars in the four realms have one last mission—return to Yusan and finish what they started. But now a usurper sits on the serpent throne. And he may be more dangerous than the god-king. With three relics of the Dragon Lord in their possession, the Blades will face the might of the four realms. Enemies will become allies. Allies will become traitors. And the ones they love most? They’ll be the ones to break them. Grief will carve the Blades into something ruthless and unrecognizable. But only by losing everything can they win this game of kings and crowns.     AmazonKU     AB

A WITCH’S GUIDE TO MAGICAL INNKEEPING by Sangu Mandanna

Sera Swan used to be one of the most powerful witches in Britain. Then she resurrected her great-aunt Jasmine from the (very recently) dead, lost most of her magic, befriended a semi-villainous talking fox, and was exiled from her Guild. Now she (slightly reluctantly and just a bit grumpily) helps Jasmine run an enchanted inn in Lancashire, where she deals with her quirky guests’ shenanigans, tries to keep said talking fox in check, and longs for the future that seems lost to her. But then she finds out about an old spell that could hold the key to restoring her power…Enter Luke Larsen, handsome and icy magical historian, who arrives on a dark winter evening and just might know how to unlock the spell’s secrets. Luke has absolutely no interest in getting involved in the madcap goings-on of the inn and is definitely not about to let a certain bewitching innkeeper past his walls, so no one is more surprised than he is when he agrees to help Sera with her spell. Worse, he might actually be thawing. Running an inn, reclaiming lost magic, and staying one step ahead of the watchful Guild is a lot for anyone, but Sera Swan is about to discover that she doesn’t have to do it alone…and that the weird, wonderful family she’s made might be the best magic of all.

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INTER: EMBERHOLD ACADEMY SERIES by Frankie James

My journey at Emberhold Academy has barely began, and things are already going sideways. My name is Reverie Hawthorne and my first year has been full of surprises. Strange abilities that no one can explain. Mean girls taking things to the next level. Dark Faction starting to make their move. With war possibly on the horizon, will I form my Faction in time? Will I be able to live up to what’s expected of me? Can I unravel the mysteries surrounding my abilities? There is only one acceptable answer. Absolutely! There are no other options.     AmazonKU

MAKE OUT WITH A MERMAN by Zora Black

How was I supposed to know the lake had a guardian?
And that he had gills, grudges, and plans for me? I came to Driftwood Bay to teach glitter-fueled swim lessons, not awaken something ancient under the water. Definitely not crash into Ryder Quinn—grump in a wetsuit, silver-eyed menace, and very much not human. He watches me like I’m a problem he’s already decided how to solve. Follows me into the woods. Pulls me from the lake like I belong to it. Like I belong to him. I don’t believe in soul bonds. He doesn’t believe in accidents. But something’s waking beneath this shoreline — and I think it knows our names. Because this lake answers to him — and soon, so will I.     AmazonKU

THE BEAR’S PERFECT MATE (BEAR CREEK FOREVER: THORNBERG VINEYARD BOOK FOUR) by Harmony Raines

After a painful betrayal, culinary artist Sophie Truro is determined to rebuild her life—and her brand, Eat It Simple with Sophie. A weekend in Bear Creek promoting a wedding expo is the perfect escape: no pressure, no paparazzi, and no more spotlight-stealing exes. Then Nero Thornberg stumbles at her feet—literally—with an engagement ring in his hand. The viral moment that follows flips Sophie’s life upside down. Again. She came to Bear Creek to focus on her career, not to fall for a brooding, impossibly handsome jeweler who makes her feel far too much. Nothing about Nero Thornberg is simple. And nothing about the way he makes her feel is either. Falling at his mate’s feet wasn’t exactly how Nero Thornberg planned to meet the woman of his dreams. But the moment his senses Sophie, he knows: she’s the one. She’s also guarded, wary, and wounded. But somehow, he has to win her trust. And her heart. But just as their bond begins to bloom into something deeper, Sophie’s past threatens to destroy the future they’re building.     AmazonKU

THE SHADOW AND THE KING (CREATURES OF DOMHAN NA RUIN) by Emma Elizabeth

VE Note: From JUNE 17.

Lunette has never failed a contract. As one of the most sought-after vampire assassins in Ichorna, she knows what she’s doing when she accepts a contract to take out the minotaur king of Delkos. It’s not her job to ask questions, but when faced with her target, she wonders if she should be asking anyway. Basilious tries to be a good king to his people, but his advisors have been pressuring him to secure an heir for the kingdom. He always hoped to find real love and partnership, but the reality of an arranged marriage or single parenthood looms. As the day he must announce his decision approaches, the last thing he expects is to imprint on a would-be assassin.     AmazonKU

MONSOON (ELEMENTS OF fAERIE) by Ellen B O’brien

VS Note: Re-release of a “completed and revised” vella story.

Lovers Until the Rains End…Poppy’s life is a hot mess, with her car out of commission, her career in shambles, and a grieving mother to support—and to make it worse, now she’s been stranded by an unexpected storm. But at least she’s stranded with Rai, a Brazilian toilet paper salesman with a smile like sunshine, a voice like sin, and a body that begs to be painted. Especially soaking wet. (Or naked. Naked is good, too.) Not to mention, she could really use some free samples…All Rai has ever cared about is finding the next storm to ride. But when the water fae toys with Poppy on a whim, their encounter leads him to crave more. He knows nothing of humans, but he desires her as his lover, and soon he’s got Google and an endless supply of motivational quotes to help him in his quest. But as things steam up, his fragile masquerade is threatened by his lies, damn lies, and semantics—not to mention his wings. Perhaps he should have told her about the wings. And their tempestuous affair has a deadline. When the monsoon rains end, Rai must leave the brutally dry Tucson desert…or die. That’s what he’s been told, by fae much wiser than he. Too bad he never does what he’s told.    AmazonKU

THE MAGNIFICENCE OF DEATH by Rhea Rainwater

Astoria Tempest has lived countless lives, but none that truly belonged to her. Cursed with immortality and the ability to return the dead, she’s spent over a century fleeing grief, guilt, and the trail of second chances she never had the right to give. But when she bargains her husband’s soul to save their daughter, the scales tip too far and Death comes to collect all she’s stolen. Except Death isn’t a shadow or a scythe. He’s a man with cold eyes, a sharper tongue, and a ledger of names with hers at the top. With Death on her heels, Astoria drifts through the years like a ghost, hiding in the cracks of time and nursing the compulsion to save the dying, no matter the cost. But when she intervenes one too many times, her quiet eternity begins to crumble. Out of options, Astoria strikes a deal: one broken curse in exchange for one soul. Hers. As they travel the perilous road toward undoing the curse, what began as a reluctant truce warps into something dangerous. Tenderness, understanding, and even love. Caught between a power she never wanted and a reckoning she can’t avoid, Astoria must decide what she’s truly willing to lose… and whether Death might be something more than just the end.     Amazon

REBELLIOUS ROYALS (ACCIDENTAL FAIRY TALES BOOK THREE) by A H Hadley

Being human at a school for fae was never going to be simple—but now it’s full-on chaos. Turns out, my closest friends are fae royalty in hiding. Or… they were hiding. The Winter Queen’s been revealed. The Summer Prince is making it clear “charming” doesn’t describe him. Yet instead of tearing each other apart like the stories say they should, they’re in this together. Yeah. That doesn’t fit the concept of a divided kingdom at all. See, the legends say Winter is evil. The rumors claim that if it falls, Summer will rise. It’s all just a bunch of cheap cliches, but the one thing everyone agrees on? The two courts are meant to stay separate. So now Winter-born students are being attacked, and like a curse, no one knows who’ll get hit next. Which is why we need to act like heroes. I’ve got friends worth fighting for, a school worth saving, lovers to kiss, and a really bad habit of running straight at danger. Lucky for me, so do my friends. Together, we’re going to prove the Mad Queen has been wrong all along. Because this fight isn’t about a crown, or a season. It’s about finding a happily ever after for everyone.     AmazonKU

LEGACY OF HEXES (THE WITCHES OF HOLLOW COVE BOOK 22) by Kim Richardson

Witches, labyrinths, and a toddler with mood swings… What could possibly go wrong? Just when I thought things couldn’t get more insane, a magical labyrinth decides to mess with my head… and my powers. Add in a toddler who might be aging in magical spurts (no big deal), a scheming villain with a grudge, and a secret buried so deep even my demon dad looks nervous, and you’ve got a recipe for disaster. Oh, and let’s not forget the growing list of magical mishaps, emotional meltdowns, and relatives who insist on “helping.” As the stakes climb higher than my stress level, one thing’s clear. The key to protecting my family might lie in facing the one thing I’ve been avoiding… myself. No pressure, right?     AmazonKU

ON THE WRIGHT PATH: A VICTORIAN ELEMENTAL FANTASY ADVENTURE WITH A SIDE OF SLOW BURN ROMANCE (WORLD WRIGHTS BOOK TWO) by Maria Grace

Finally awarded her rightful rank as Master Full Wright, Rebecca would just as soon get on with repairing the damage to her shop and return to normal life. But the Queen has gotten it in her craw that Rebecca should start a school for female Wrights—something beyond the Guild’s imagination, and therefore a threat to the world’s natural order. But with orders from the Queen and a wealthy patron footing the bill, what choice has she but to become a school mistress? As Guild Secretary, Master Full Wright David Enright’s hands are full. The Guild Master expects him to help identify students for Rebecca’s school, handle the disgruntled traditionalists, and marry Rebecca as soon as possible. But between Rebecca’s flame-tamer’s temper and the Guild’s hidebound elders, David can’t make headway on anything, even what he most wants for himself, pursuing Rebecca. With the Guild divided about the legitimacy of female Wrights, the prospect of a school to train them turns the disgruntled Wrights desperate. The disenfranchised faction is ready to do anything to stop the school, to stop Rebecca, to stop anything that looks like change. But since the Wrights face extinction if they don’t join the modern age, David and Rebecca have little choice but to use everything at their disposal to get them on the Wright path.     AmazonKU

MY WILD IRISH DRAGON (BOSTON DRAGONS BOOK TWO) by Ashlyn Chase

One firefighter position is open. Two determined shifters apply. Watch the sparks ignite! Dragon shifter Chloe Arish is hell-bent on becoming a Boston firefighter. She uses her Irish charm and fake documents to score an interview, knowing she has to work every bit as hard as a man—harder if she wants their respect. Born into a legendary Boston firefighting family, phoenix shifter Ryan Fierro can’t possibly let someone best him on the training course or the job. He’d never hear the end of it. When a feisty new recruit comes along who’s determined to do just that, Ryan plots to undermine her—until their sizzling chemistry turns explosive.     AmazonKU

HEX YOU VERY MUCH (MISTWHISPER FALLS ROMANCES BOOK ONE) by Milly Taiden

She was just the granddaughter, the outsider, the chaos witch with no formal training and a suitcase full of second chances. But the moment her palm touches the founder’s rune buried beneath the inn’s cellar, everything changes. Power pulses through the town like a storm—awakening old magic, stirring something hungry beneath the falls, and tethering her to Cade Halloway, the town’s impossibly hot, frustratingly protective pack alpha. Now the supernatural council is watching her. The Mistbound is whispering her name. And the only way to fix the binding may require a bond that’s deeper—and far more dangerous—than either of them are ready for. She’s supposed to save the town. He’s supposed to keep her from falling apart. Too bad fate forgot to ask their opinion.   AmazonKU

LET’S TALK ABOUT HEX (MISTWHISPER FALLS ROMANCES BOOK TWO) by Milly Taiden

She’s got a runaway hit, a controlling manager, and one very public meltdown. He’s a wolf shifter with pack drama, a private island, and zero interest in celebrities. Chrissy Rivera didn’t plan to fake-ill her way out of a charity gala and disappear before sunrise—but when matchmaking icon Gerri Wilder offers an escape route via helicopter, she takes it. The destination? A no-press, no-schedule sanctuary that turns out to include a very large, very shirtless Alpha with opinions about everything—including her. Zev Landon doesn’t do pop stars. Or unexpected guests. Or women who smell like jasmine and trouble. But the moment Chrissy steps onto Isle Luna, his wolf makes it clear: she’s not going anywhere. Now the guitars are vintage, the mate bond is snapping, and the paparazzi are circling overhead. Because when a wolf claims his mate, not even fame can break the bond.   AmazonKU

CLAIMED BY FLAME by Cyn Blade and Milly Taiden

Cassian Veyne wasn’t built to kneel. Not to kings. Not to fate. And sure as hell not to the flameborn heir who threatened to gut him with a single glare. Seraphine Drakar was prophecy wrapped in leather and fire—a dragon shifter bred for war, crowned in legacy, and sharp enough to burn anyone stupid enough to get close. And yet, when the Hollow stirred beneath the bones of the realm, it was Cassian the empire called. Stormfire pulsed in his veins. Outlawed. Untamed. Dangerous. She hated him on sight. He didn’t care. Because from the second she aimed her blade at his throat, he knew one thing for damn sure—He was going to ruin her. Bound by prophecy. Hunted by monsters. Entangled in a quest to reforge the only weapon that could seal the breach between worlds… they were supposed to work together. Instead, they fought. They bled. They burned. And every time she barked an order, he imagined what her voice would sound like begging instead. She was the heir to a dying kingdom.
He was the bastard fire built to destroy it. And gods help them both—he liked it when she drew blood.   AmazonKU

THE PANTHER’S PRICE by Cyn Blade and Milly Taiden

Lucien Umbraclaw was the Panther Queen’s blade—loyal, lethal, and forged in obedience. He didn’t ask questions. He didn’t hesitate. And when his mother commanded him to hunt a girl in the Borderlands, he didn’t expect to care who she was. Until he found her. Evryn Hale lived quiet. Hidden. Healing the sick and minding her secrets. She didn’t know the blood in her veins once belonged to a royal line slaughtered generations ago. She didn’t know the Court feared what she might become. And she sure as hell didn’t expect the panther prince to come for her. He was supposed to kill her. She was supposed to run. But fate has other plans. Plans written in shadow and blood, claw and bone. Because the second Lucien looks her in the eyes—He knows he’s already hers. She was born to be hunted. He was trained to obey. But gods help the crown—he’s about to betray it.   AmazonKU

THE YETI’S KNOT (MONSTER KNOTS AND MAIDENS BOOK THREE) by Sadie Smith

Stranded in a Himalayan blizzard, mountaineer Ivy Wren stumbles into an icy cave. The shelter is already occupied by Tormund, a mythical yeti and the last of his kind. He is not a mindless beast, but an ancient guardian whose loneliness is as vast as the mountains he rules. Tormund’s protection is a cage. He claims her body with a brutal purpose: to sire an heir and continue his sacred duty. His articulate commands and raw, primal fucking are meant to break her. He whispers that she is his, that her only purpose is to be filled with his seed. When a greater darkness crawls from the mountain’s depths, Ivy must choose between her captor and certain death. In the crucible of battle, terror twists into a dark, undeniable bond. She discovers her monster is the only thing protecting the world, and his cage is the only safe place left.     AmazonKU     AB

MADE: MIDLIFE ROMANTASY (NOT TOO LATE BOOK NINE) by Vitoria Danaan

Yule Court is days away, but who can think about that when Esme’s been kidnapped? This BIG, juicy installment of Rita Hayworth’s adventures is not to be missed. Fall in love with Hallow Hill all over again. You won’t want to come back.     AmazonKU

CLAIMED BY THE ULTIMA WOLF (THE OMEGA SELECTION BOOK THREE) by Lacey Carter Andersen

A bad decision. A moment that changes everything. When my enemy finally gets his hands on me, I know I won’t survive. But when an unexpected stranger comes to my rescue, I think I’m finally safe. Five men call me their mate. Five men would do anything to protect me. Except, can you ever truly be safe when monsters are lurking in your shadows?     AmazonKU

ASHES TO ASHES (OF FAE AND FLAME DUET BOOK ONE) by Elle Lincoln

Twenty-seven missions. Zero failures. No scars. No regrets. Until Velasca—the ancient fae academy that was never supposed to see me coming. I’m Ashlyn Morgan. Soldier. Assassin. Ghost. Sent to blend in, observe, retrieve. But when royal blood wakes… I become the target, the heir—and the weapon. Then they appear. The ice-eyed prince who sees every truth I’ve buried. The golden scholar whose touch melts every wall I swore I’d keep up. The wildfire in human skin who watches me like prey—and makes me want to burn. My orders are clear. But so is the bond calling me to them… and the throne they’ll kill to control. Dark fae court intrigue. Reverse harem bonds. Blood-bought magic.   AmazonKU

WHISPERS AMONG THORNS (DEADLY FAE DUOLOGY BOOK ONE) by Cassandra ASton

VS Note: From JUNE 24.

There’s only one rule that truly matters. Never fall in love with a human. Break it and die. Banished to the human realm, stripped of her magic, and bound by the unjust laws of the Inter-Species Alliance, Sav is forbidden from harming humans… or loving them. Now she’s meant to live quietly, obey the rules, and forget the power that once throbbed beneath her skin. When the leader of the anti-fae movement destroys her home in an attack on her people, she’s captured and brought to their headquarters. The only thing standing between her and freedom is Jack. Sharp-edged, unafraid, and entirely off-limits, he stirs something in her she thought long buried. Something that makes her question everything she knows.

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BRIDE OF THE FAE DUKE: A BLUEBEARD RETELLING (WAYFARER FAE) by Lisette Marshall 

Six wives. Six deaths. Can a humble housemaid break the curse? The half-fae Duke of Locke is cursed to never find love… or so everyone says. But Nellie Finch does not believe in magic. As far as she’s concerned, that leaves only one explanation for the death of His Grace’s last six wives: he killed them himself. It is therefore unpleasant surprise when, out of nowhere, the duke proposes to her. Marrying this cold and unpleasant nobleman is the last thing Nellie wants. But his money can save her little sister, and Locke is damnably convincing about the arrangement. All he needs is an heir, and apart from the, well, necessary duties, she won’t have to see him at all. She should be able to survive that, shouldn’t she? But when she begins falling for her mysterious husband, Nellie needs to figure out how to break the curse that killed six women before her… or be the next to die.     AmazonKU

A CAGE OF MAGIC AND DARKNESS by Melissa Farrar

I freed my half Incubus stepbrother from his cage… now he means to conquer me and my kingdom one sinful touch at a time…Taelyn…When my Fae mother married the ruler of our kingdom, moving us into the castle of Highdrift, my new stepbrother was banished. Now a dark force is working to destroy our lands, leaving us with nothing but desolation in its wake. When it takes both my mother and the king, I have no choice but to step into their shoes. A kingdom needs a ruler, and I am to be it. But there are places in the castle that have been forbidden to me, and when I come across a key in the king’s belongings, I discover a secret room in the dungeon. I don’t know what draws me down there, but I can’t resist its pull. It unlocks a magic that’s kept my stepbrother—and his wicked carnal enchantment—a prisoner for years. He draws power from seduction, strength from sensuality, and, no matter how I fight it, I can’t say no. Ruarok Loftborn doesn’t only want me. He wants,,,(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)      AmazonKU

THE ALPHA’S SECOND CHANCE MATE by Sadie Spears

He never knew she was carrying his child. Now she’s back—and this time, she’s his to claim. Avery never expected to return to Harbor Mills—or to face the alpha who once broke her heart. But with her son’s life on the line, she has no choice but to turn to the only man who can help. Cole didn’t know he had a son. He never stopped loving Avery—and now that fate has brought her back, nothing will keep him from protecting what’s his. The pack is dangerous. The threats are real. But this time, Cole won’t let anything—or anyone—stand between him and his mate.     AmazonKU

THE PROTECTOR (BLACK ARROWHEAD SERIES BOOK SEVEN) by Dannika Dark

As a member of the Shifter Council, Eden Thompson faces critical decisions every day, yet nothing has proved more challenging than selecting a mate. While she’s busy evaluating potential suitors, a felon with an axe to grind trespasses on her land. Sorting out her personal life is enough hard enough, so Eden hires a Chitah to upgrade her security system. When an innocent joke leads to a night of passion, they make a pact to keep the affair a secret. Lucian Cross is a genius when it comes to science and technology—if only his social skills were as impressive. When the most unattainable woman in Storybook seduces him, his life is irrevocably changed. Despite their undeniable chemistry, Eden is searching for a lifelong commitment, and Lucian… isn’t. But when a suitor captures Eden in his deceitful web, Lucian must choose between following his heart or protecting it. It’s a fight for survival in this heart-pounding romance, but will security and reputation prove more valuable than love? Love takes courage.

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SHADOW BONDS by Rumer Hale

Death was supposed to be my end. Instead, it was just the beginning. I woke up in someone else’s body, inside the Shadow Academy, a school for elite warriors. Now they think I’m someone I’m not, and until I escape, I’ll have to play along. But things get complicated when strange powers awaken inside me, along with forgotten memories. Then there are the four Elite Shadows who hate me for some reason, but also think I’m their mate:  Knox, the lethal assassin who hears my every thought and whispers back in a voice like sin. Malakai, the Shadow shifter who sees through my eyes—and likes what he finds. Theon, whose shadows alone cause pain, pretends to be cold, but one hint of my fear sends him feral. And Cyrus, the nightmare Shadow who slithers into my dreams just to play. Between brutal classes, war camps, and deadly games against a rival academy, I’m also hunting the truth. Because this body isn’t the only thing that’s stolen. My death was no accident. And if they think I’ll play by their rules, they’re dead wrong. Answers or ashes. Maybe I’ll just end up burning this place down.     AmazonKU

FIRESTORM (THE DIVINE AFFINITY BOO ONE) by C Marie

VS note: From JUNE 21.

My affinity is unlike anyone else’s. It acts on impulse and intuition, not my command. After the death of our parents, my older brother and I have created a simple life for ourselves, running our small café. But when an unnatural storm threatens our livelihood, my affinity does what it always does – reacts without my order. Now, the government knows I hold more than one affinity, forcing me to attend the nearest training academy. Leaving my brother and our home is hard, but I manage. I can make the best out of any bad situation. The academy is full of surprises. One of which is Aiden, a fiery elemental affinate who doesn’t care if fate meant for us to be together or not. He declares that he’s mine, and that’s that. What’s worse? I can’t turn him away. I’m falling for him. But what of the other two men fate has decided on for me? There’s Wyatt, the brooding counselor who seems like he wants anyone else in the world but me. Then there’s the Crown Prince, Rafael, who’s made no effort to meet me. And what about the shadow who stalks me, the mystery man who brings me flowers and books?  Hiding my true affinities has never been more difficult, especially when an enemy turned friend admits that he knows what I am. But when the academy is attacked and those I’ve come to love are threatened, a haunting new reality sets in. I may have no choice but to allow my affinity to save us…by killing anyone it deems a threat.     AmazonKU

LOST IN FIRE (DRAGONBLOOD DYNASTY BOOK FOUR) by BE Brouillard

Some lies burn forever. Some secrets turn to ash. Some loves refuse to die. Twenty-one years ago, I chose death over betraying the man I loved. But I didn’t die. I vanished—reborn as the Syndicate’s most feared enforcer. Wearing a mask, I climbed through dragon society’s ranks, all to protect the ones they want erased. Including my daughter—half-dragon, half-witch, and completely forbidden. Now, new purification protocols threaten to expose everything. If they find Ember, they’ll destroy her. I have to act fast. There’s only one way: reach out to the man I left behind. The man who never knew she existed. The man who thought I died in flames. The bond between us may have gone quiet, but the moment I reach for him, he answers. Reckless. Ready to fight for the daughter he never met. Now he’s here—twenty years of grief and betrayal between us. His touch brings back everything I tried to forget, even as enemies close in. The purist faction will do anything to wipe out what they call “contamination.” And Ember’s magical powers make her their perfect target. I’ve spent decades building a wall of lies. I’ve done terrible things to keep her safe. I’ve been a savior, and I’ve been a monster. Now I’m just a mother with nothing left to lose. Because after twenty-one years in the shadows, I’m not just fighting to protect her. I’m fighting for forever.     AmazonKU

IMMORTAL’S LIE (IMMORTAL LIE SERIES BOOK ONE) by Jade Christy

Dating in New Orleans is my nightmare. I’ve had so many bad dates I’ve lost count. Then I meet a guy who’s gorgeous, charming, and kind of turns me on. He actually knows how to hold a conversation and is as sarcastic as I am. After three great dates and a spectacular night in bed, I catch him drinking someone in a dark alley. Yeah. He was too good to be true. It’s a nightmare. Julian Deveraux is a vampire. Of course he is. I didn’t even believe vampires existed until now. And apparently, I’m not just any woman—my blood activated due to him, and it’s rare, addictive, and dangerously powerful. Suddenly I’m the main course on every vampire’s menu, and Julian’s trying to protect me… while hiding a few blood-soaked secrets of his own. There’s some nasty vampires and witches, a secret experiment, and a whole underground world of creatures who’d rather see me caged than kissed. And then there’s the fae. But I’ve got sarcasm, stilettos, and a survival instinct sharper than a vampire’s fangs. And maybe I have Julian.     AmazonKU     AB

RENAISSANCE BEAR (RENAISSANCE SHIFTERS BOOK THREE) by Murphy Lawless and C E Murphy

Grizzly shifter Jon Torben is planning a summer of sword-fighting and beer-drinking at his home town’s annual Renaissance Faire…up until the moment that he lays eyes on his fated mate, Alissandra. But what really turns Jon’s world upside-down is also recognizing the notorious swordsman known as the Black Knight as his mate…and the way that sometimes Alis makes his heart sing, and other times seems like just another woman when they meet eyes across the crowded fairgrounds. Swordswoman Alis Capellas didn’t mean to live a double life as the Black Knight and a lady fair, but things got out of hand. Now she mostly enjoys her secret and is careful to maintain her cover—until she meets Jon, and keeping secrets starts to feel less and less necessary. Usually careful with her heart, Alis is all in with this pub-owning minstrel……until the modern world risks bringing courtly love to an end when a threat emerges against the faire itself. To save the faire, Jon and Alis must figure out the plot that’s going on right beneath their noses—without breaking character in the story they’re performing for the faire audiences. But if they can find the answers, it’ll mean that not only Alis and Jon, but the whole Faire, will get their happily ever after.     AmazonKU

HELL’S GATOR (THE LEGACY SERIES) by Sandra R Neeley

VS Note: I one clicked. There’s no blurb but a long excerpt, part of which is below:

-Hellen or ‘Hell’ as she’s known to her family- Hellen tossed a shovel full of dirt onto the gator’s body. Her breath caught as the animal twitched. Jumping down into the hole where the gator she presumed was dead lay on its back, she pressed her head against the animal’s chest, listening for a heartbeat. Detecting no sound at all, Hellen stood back and looked down at the gator critically. She didn’t want to bury it if it wasn’t dead, but wasn’t sure if he was or not. Suddenly an idea struck. Hellen stood, then dropped her body onto the gator while slamming the back of her elbow into its chest. Then she pressed her head against the animal’s chest and listened. One single beat of its heart answered her effort to get its heart beating. Hellen stood up excitedly, adrenalin pumping through her at the idea that she might manage to save it. Aiming for the gator’s chest again, she dropped her body onto the injured creature’s upper body once more. She pressed her ear to its chest hoping for another heartbeat. But what she heard instead was a deep, threatening growl. “It’s alive!” she exclaimed, jumping quickly out of the would-be grave. Circling around to see its face, she managed to get a good look at its one remaining eye. What she saw sent a chill through her. One very clear, very blue, human eye gazed at her from beneath the gator’s reptilian lid.      AmazonKU

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