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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ALIEN DEVIL’S PREY (VINDUTHI STOLEN BRIDES BOOK ONE) by Ava York
Trapped with a Vinduthi in deep space. The only thing more dangerous than him… is what I’m starting to feel. I’ve survived three years as an indentured navigator by trusting no one—especially not the cold, controlled Vinduthi pilot who just ripped my world apart. Talon is nothing like the monsters who own this sector. He’s quiet, methodical, haunted by secrets he’ll never share. When his mission collides with mine, we end up trapped together on a dying ship—two enemies, forced into a partnership neither of us wants. He needs my skills to survive. I need his ship to escape. We’re hunted, desperate, sharing the same air and too many secrets. Every argument feels like foreplay. Every brush of his hand threatens to set me on fire. Every time he pins me with those hungry eyes, I wonder what it would feel like to let go—just once. I should hate him. I do hate him. So why does every look, every command, every accidental touch leave me aching for more? There’s only one rule in deep space: never fall for the enemy. Too late. AmazonKU
KNOT GONNA LIE: A SYZYGY OMEGAVERSE by Tera Nova and Jade Waltz
The station promised freedom, but it was a gilded cage. For twelve years, Omega Elara has been trapped on Syzygy Station. When her heat approaches, she has one chance at escape: choosing an alpha in The Den. But the alpha who saves her isn’t on any roster. Luca Coco built his pharmaceutical empire, never expecting to risk everything for an omega he barely knows. When Elara’s desperate plea reaches him, he commits the ultimate fraud—stealing his brother’s identity to stand in that arena. ne lie. One choice. One mark that changes everything. Now they’re racing against time as station enforcers close in and Elara’s heat threatens to consume them all. With medic Seth and inventory manager Jaxom by her side, her newfound pack can offer her the freedom she’s always craved…If they can survive the consequences of their deception. AmazonKU
HER ALIEN DELEGATE (NECIA ALIEN WARRIORS) by Sky Robert
When her mating contract is sold to the highest bidder, her future and freedom are uncertain until she falls for an alien diplomat that would scour the universe to keep her. Protective partners, bonding rituals, power dynamics, fated mates, wrapped into a spicy alien romance! Evie joined the H.E.T. (Human Exchange Trade) to marry an alien trill diplomat after her miscarriages on Earth have led to her housing credits being revoked. Shortly after her arrival, her husband sells her contract at the Blue District where she is to be mated to a stranger or struggle to survive after a terrorist attack on the latest human trade ship, making humans a target for abduction, or death. Her trill husband comes back to forcefully mate with her, but she is saved by a warrior species called the unGor that help heal the betrayal of her last alien mate. Only, the unGor believe the best way to care for their mate is to share the responsibility of her happiness with more than one unGor, and she may have not one, but three fated mates who will stop at nothing to keep her. AmazonKU
MOONBEAM: TWO ALIEN ROMANCES FROM THE VAULT by Cynthia Sax
VS Note: Always exciting to have something ‘new’ from her! Got my copy.
Moonbeam includes two sizzling alien romances from Cynthia Sax’s vault. Lust By Moonbeam –
Cathy arrives at Moonbeam, the Roswell of the North, with one goal—to prove the mysterious dead tree circles are not caused by UFOs. Meeting a devastatingly handsome lumberjack with unusual blue and green eyes is a bonus. He thinks he’s an alien. That doesn’t bother Cathy. She can tolerate a little strangeness in a one-night stand, especially since Rellec claims her body as no sane man ever has—with the hungry touch of forever. Rellec arrives at Moonbeam with one goal—to retrieve his destined mate, ensuring the continuation of his species. Having trained long and hard for his passion-filled mission, he is determined to claim his tiny human. Failure is not an option. Ravished By Moonbeam – When Officer Danielle smacks a hunky alien with her police cruiser, she suspects her black-and-green perp is up to no good. She shoots him. He grins. She hunts him down. He captures her, seducing her on a bed of pine needles. And she’s never felt so alive. Krol is Sila’s best warrior. He’s rough and tough and he knows a fragile human female can’t handle his true nature. To win his mate and ensure the continuation of his species, he attempts to be the gentle male he believes she needs. Then his Danielle tries to terminate him, and he discovers Earth women aren’t as dainty as they appear.
THE FEEDING by Anthony Ryan
VS note: Not a romance but a dystopian scifi release of note. I did buy it after reading the sample and then I stayed up wayyy too late reading it in one sitting. Really well done, grim of course, but wow, I hope he writes a sequel someday!
Fifteen years ago the feeders rose from the shadows to transform the world into a graveyard. The few survivors exist in fortified settlements surrounded by the empty ruins of a destroyed civilization. For years the citizens of New City Redoubt have relied on an elite cadre of Crossers to navigate the feeder-infested wasteland between settlements in order to trade for vital supplies. But the Outside is becoming ever more dangerous, and the ranks of the Crossers grow thinner with every crossing. Layla, only a child when the Feeding destroyed the old world, spends her days scavenging the ruins for valuable scrap and her nights helping her adoptive family eke a living from the Redoubt’s only movie theater. Now, with her father slowly dying, Layla resolves to join the Crossers to retrieve the medicine that can save him. Smart, ruthless, and fast on her feet, Layla quickly gains the respect of her fellow Crossers. But, in a world lost to the deadliest predators, can even the most cunning prey survive?
PAYN: CYBORG HEAT SERIES by Jessie Rose Case
He was his name. PAYN. It was all his life had offered in Slavery. But those days were long gone now, he and his brethren walked the balance of life with humans. Their programmed job, to keep the humans alive to be able to honour their contract with their creators Earth Corp on a new world. Patrolling and securing the mining sites to allow the humans to work and meet that obligation. Until Earth Corp came no more. Three resupply ships not the five they’d promised and no contact as to why they’d stopped. The humans waiting another 15 years before declaring Earth Corp were not coming back, and they were on their own. It was a logical decision. A trillion credit industry, Earth Corp, the corporation that created Cyborgs and the new world colonies, would never have left them abandoned unless they were no more. And slowly, the failure of their owners to retrieve them broke the Cyborg programming. Survival at all costs, it was not logical to leave them to their fate…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
MATED IN THE WOODS: MMF ALIEN ROMANCE (MONSTERS IN THE WOODS) by Lola Blix
Cassie – I don’t care if I lost my job at the visitor’s center. I won’t stand by and let my beloved forest get vandalized. Some punks have been mowing odd circles in the Whistling Pines forest and I’m going to catch them. I mean, it’s not like there are flying saucers landing there. I can’t wait to sharpen my knives and set my traps. It’ll be much better than sitting at home and nursing a broken heart.’Rhaj – If other planetarians can mate with humans, why can’t F’Lack and I? We don’t care that we’re banned from Earth. We’re headed there anyway. I hope the antique translator chips from our stolen ship works, because we won’t have much time before the anti-alien squad tracks us down. I’m sure everything will be fine. We’ve heard that humans are sweet, docile creatures. AmazonKU
HYPERSPEED: MM SCIFI RACING ROMANCE (ASTRO SPACE LEAGUE BOOK ONE) by Lily James
Kai Mercer was made to race and born to win. A three-time galactic champion, Kai dominates every track he hits. But after years of standing on the podium, the thrill is fading, and the trophies have lost their shine. All he wants is one thing: a challenge fierce enough to reignite his fire. But they say you should be careful what you wish for . . .Rev Arathiel is a rookie with stars in his eyes and a mission heavier than any trophy. An endangered alien whose skin glows like a supernova, Rev has clawed his way up from illegal street races to the prestigious Astro Space League. Racing isn’t just a game to him—it’s the key to a better future for his people. When Rev starts disrupting Kai’s perfect season, their rivalry ignites more than just speed and skill. With the championship hanging in the balance, neither expects the boundaries between competition and connection to blur . . . or their hearts to race for more than just the finish line. Amazon
STOLEN BY THE WRAITHS (RIFT WRAITHS BOOK ONE) by Elin Wyn
Fake mates. Real chemistry. Deadly enemies. One last job should have cleared my debts and bought my freedom. Instead, the data core I stole lit up every bounty board in three sectors. When corporate assassins cornered me in a cantina, I thought I was done for. Then he stepped in. Ressh. Seven feet of lethal alien warrior with amber eyes that see through every wall I’ve built. He kills with terrifying precision and shields me with a possessiveness that feels far too personal for “just business.” His crew needs the intel I stole to clear their names. I need his protection to stay alive. But our cover demands we pose as a bonded pair—and the way he scent-marks me in public, the way his voice roughens when he calls me mine, doesn’t feel fake at all. Now I’m trapped on his ship, hunted across the stars, and forced to choose between survival on my own… or surrendering to a bond that could change me forever. Some cages are made of bars. Others are made of belonging. And the most terrifying part? I’m starting to want this cage. Amazon
THE DAWN OF VESPER (THE NOCTIS CYCLE BOOK ONE) by Melody Kepler
He wasn’t supposed to come home. Instead, Sergeant Ben Hale returns from the front lines broken, infected, and marked by the blood of an enemy no one understands. Discarded in a military hospital, he’s dead inside—until Eden, a determined nurse with steady hands and a stubborn heart, breathes life back into him. But peace is a lie. Hidden deep in a government lab lies a serum that could end the war—or destroy what’s left of him. When Ben is offered a chance to protect Eden by sacrificing himself, he takes it—knowing it will turn him into the very thing they were fighting. And once he changes, there’s no going back. The Dawn of Vesper is a dark, character-driven sci-fi romance of tragic love, slow-burn desire, and humanity on the brink of extinction. AmazonKU
GROW YOU OWN BOYFRIEND (LOVE, MANUFACTURED BOOK ONE) by Jennifer M Waldrop
What if you could grow the perfect boyfriend? One drunk night. One impulsive click. One synthetic man on her doorstep. K8 isn’t buying the manupartner hype. She wants something real—messy, human, unfiltered. Everyone else is happy with programmable perfection. But when the box shows up, it’s too late to cancel. No returns. No refunds. Instead of the docile, made-to-order partner she expected, she gets James Alexander Fletcher: a sharp-tongued entrepreneur from 2035 with memories, opinions, and absolutely zero interest in being anyone’s customizable sweetheart. When his lease on life starts ticking down, they strike a deal—she’ll help him survive the future if he pretends to be the perfect manupartner. There’s just one catch: his résumé hasn’t aged well. The only marketable skills James has left involve blood, fists, and a few broken underground laws. As he fights for the cash to buy his freedom, and K8 fights the urge to get emotionally attached, their fake relationship starts to feel dangerously real. The lines between programming and passion blur, and when trust finally breaks down, K8 has to decide whether love is worth the risk—especially when it’s the messy, maddening kind that can’t be manufactured. AmazonKU
BLUE ARROW ISLAND by Brenda Rothert
A deadly island. A brutal regime. A forbidden attraction that could destroy them both. Briar Hollis would rather die fighting than live kneeling—and New America’s brutal regime is about to grant her wish. Condemned for refusing to breed the next generation of their twisted society, she’s given an ultimatum: execution or exile to Blue Arrow Island, where survival is measured in heartbeats and mercy is a luxury no one can afford. The island doesn’t just break prisoners—it devours them. Blue Arrow isn’t just a prison; it’s a savage paradise where predators lurk and the laws of science don’t apply. Here, mercenaries rule through blood and brutality, and every shadow hides a new threat. But Briar didn’t come here to surrender. Then she meets him. Dark, lethal, and infuriatingly magnetic, he commands the island’s most feared faction with an iron fist and secrets that could either save her life or end it. Their chemistry is a live wire—explosive, consuming, and absolutely forbidden. He’s everything she should avoid, yet she finds herself drawn to the dangerous game they’re playing, where one wrong move could mean death… or something far more dangerous. Love. As the island’s mysteries unravel and prisoners lose their grip on sanity, Briar discovers she holds the key to destroying the twisted new world order. But it will require her to trust the one man who could betray her, navigate deadly alliances, and survive a power struggle that will test every limit she thought she had. In a world where trust is a death sentence and love is the ultimate rebellion, how far will she go to burn it all down? AmazonKU
ALIEN MATE (ALIEN LOVERS ON NEXUS STATION BOOK THREE) by Luna Wren
Jamie – I’ve sacrificed everything for eight years to reach the Interspecies Athletic Championships. But when equipment sabotage traps me with the towering Nimeran competitor who’s been watching me with hungry eyes, his desperate biological need awakens something fierce and protective in me. Logic says the mating fever consuming him is a medical emergency. The way my body responds to his every desperate sound tells me it’s so much more than that. Krov – The human female’s scent triggers something in my biology that shouldn’t be possible: a mating fever that will kill me without relief. What starts as survival becomes addiction when she whispers praise I’ve never heard before. But our connection creates a diplomatic crisis that threatens both our careers. When she calls me “good,” when she chooses me over safety, I know I’d rather face exile than exist without her AmazonKU
OF EXTRA-TERRESTIAL ORIGINS III: ALIEN SEAS by Kaitlyn O’Connor
Mer-ji warriors have chased their enemies, the Idids, to Earth’s doorstep. Before their king will sanction putting his own people at risk, he wants to know that they are worthy of the ultimate sacrifice his men might be called upon to make for their sake. To this end, scouts are sent out to see what they can learn about the species. Torin is one of those scouts. Maggie is the Earth woman he finds. Maggie has her own problems. She’s on the run from her ex and she’s short on everything. She empathizes with his plight, however, and decides to take a chance on helping even though she has a lot of reservations about the huge alien man.
Amazon Apple Books NOTE: Not on Kobo yet the day I checked
CLAIMED BY THE ALIEN PRINCE by Athena Storm and Cara Stone
I swore I’d never trust a human. Then Carys Quinn trespassed into my sacred vaults. I should have cast her out. Instead, one touch bound us in a way I can’t deny. Jalshagar. Fated mates. A myth I never believed… until her. She’s fiery, reckless, defiant…and every glance tests the limits of my control. This bond could cost me my throne. But letting her go? Unthinkable. She’s my greatest risk. My deepest temptation. And the one woman I can’t stay away from. AmazonKU
A STAR PILOT’S CYBORG HEALER: A SPACE OPERA ROMANCE by Eva Delaney and Vivi Clarke
It’s my crew of lovers vs twenty thousand warships. We’re staring down an armada of invincible alien warriors. My daring rogue is being held captive by the sadistic royal family. And my cyborg healer is shattered after I rejected him out of the fear of falling for yet another man I might lose. As a rebel pilot fighting an intergalactic war, I should have known better than to fall for anyone. I’m leading my lovers into peril, and they might not all survive. I’m risking a devastating loss to save the galaxy. That’s why I have to win, at all costs. A Star Pilot’s Cyborg Healer is a multiple loves/poly space opera, featuring a bad-ass heroine, charming rebels, and gripping space battles. AmazonKU
MY DATE IS A POLYMORPH (BLIND DATE CORPORATION BOOK 20) by Viola Grace
VS Note: Listed in Superhero Romance.
Keera lost her love, her body, and her future. Now they are all coming back, but how does she handle recovering everything she lost? Cloud is out for revenge, and she brings her half-sister along for the ride. Being pregnant and confronting the man responsible for her mother’s death isn’t for the faint of heart. Keera is getting used to the idea that Worro is hers again. He recognizes that his years of amnesia when it came to her might be problematic, and they agree to couples counselling. It goes along with his proposal, and her resounding yes echoes in her mind. A simple wedding so that no one will separate them is in the cards, and Worro makes the arrangements. All she needs to do is show up, and since she is always at his side, it is an easy task. Hever’s wedding is coming quickly, but she has more resources to call on and a huge family to help. It will take all the heroes in her family to get this wedding together.
Amazon NOTE: Not on Apple Books yet the day I checked Kobo
THE HOME FOR WAYWARD CREATURES by EC Garrett
While Henri looks like the average girl next door with just a bit of an animal hoarding problem, in reality Henri is half-witch, half-alien who runs the only animal rescue in the galaxy. With a pygmy kraken in her fish tank, a talking bear who hogs the tv, and a quantum portal in her basement, life for Henri is never boring. Until the day someone steals her pets. Someone not from this Planet. Left with no other choice, Henri leaves Earth and ventures deep into cosmos, searching for answers. A chance encounter leads her to a possible solution. Orion Worldkiller; criminal, murderer, prisoner, out-of-this-world attractive, and a giant Dragon. Orion Worldkiller offering to help Henri find her pets is the last thing she expected, but she has no other choice. Stuck in a spaceship at the far reaches of the galaxy, Henri fights both her growing worry and her newfound feelings. The closer they get to saving her pets, the harder she falls for Orion. When their mission goes haywire, Henri and Orion are taken prisoner and forced to compete in a deadly tournament against vicious monsters. Even worse, they’re cut off from their magic. Henri’s only hope to save her pets is to win the tournament–even if it means risking an intergalactic war. The fight for survival—and for Henri’s heart—is on, and Dragons do not fight fair. AmazonKU
A PRINCE AMONG PIRATES by Katherine H Brown
VS Note: Steampunk. Genderswapped Aladdin retelling.
Two quests for freedom, one path forward, the adventure of a lifetime. Prince Farren is done being ignored and manipulated. The announcement of an arranged marriage to a princess he’s never met is the last straw. But when he flees the palace, leaving his title behind, and seeks escape from the knot of matrimony on a ship, he suddenly finds himself drawn to a fiery pirate woman and wondering if marriage, when chosen, might not be so bad after all. Mora is desperate to find a cure for her mother, Pirate Queen Aella, even though the stubborn woman insists that it is Mora’s turn to take up the mantle of both captain and queen. When a bungled trip ashore results not in information on the healing flower she seeks but instead in the presence of a handsome land-lover with information on her mother’s illness, Mora must decide if she will give him her trust all while he tries to steal her heart. AmazonKU
SEDUCED BY THE SOLDIER (BANISHED ALIEN WARRIORS BOOK SEVEN) by Riley Onyx
VS Note: From the blurb for book one: “For readers who like exploring new worlds, sexy alien barbarians, and smart, kick ass heroines.”
Hrad finds his happily ever after on a research trip to the mainland. AmazonKU
WINGS OF THE STARBORN by Selene Valeris
In Ancient India, long before recorded history, the Celestials gifted Humanity with Vimanas – craft that could travel the stars. A forbidden spark. A sentient starship. A love that could change everything. I fix machines for a living—power cores, celestial ships, sacred tech others are too scared to touch. I’ve survived by staying sharp, staying free, and never getting tangled with anyone royal. Then Prince Arjun walked into my hangar. Too beautiful to ignore, too driven to dismiss, and way too stubborn to leave me alone. I told myself he was trouble. I told myself not to fall. But his soul runs deep—like ancient rivers and starlit skies—and somewhere between repairing his Vimana and unraveling a lost prophecy, I started to lose more than just my grip on logic. I started to fall for him. Hard. Now the kingdom teeters on the edge of war, old gods stir, and we hold the key to either salvation…or annihilation. I know how to repair starships. But I have no idea how to survive this kind of love. AmazonKU
***********************BRIEF BREAK BEFORE THE FANTASY/PNR BOOKS!**************************************
VS: This book is currently at the bottom of my 78 book backlist, as far as August sales of scifi romance. It’s one of my favorites and I enjoyed writing the romantic suspense elements into a scifi romance about an alien empath and the interstellar mob!
DANGER IN THE STARS by Veronica Scott
Miriell, a powerful empathic priestess, has been kidnapped from her own primitive planet along with a number of her people, and sold to the evil Amarotu Combine, largest organized crime syndicate in the Sectors. When she and her handler are sent to use her power to commit an assassination, she must leave behind her own sister as hostage to ensure her compliance. Miriell cannot ask for aid without endangering herself and others.
Despite his best efforts, Combine enforcer Conor Stewart is entranced by Miriell, and helps her evade the worst of brutal treatment from the rest of the mob. But Conor must keep his distance, before the lovely empath learns that he has secrets of his own–secrets that could get them both killed.
The situation becomes dire when Conor and Miriell come to the attention of both the Combine overlords and the deadly Mawreg, aliens who threaten the Sectors. Can she save herself and the Mawreg’s next victims? And will Conor help her, or remain loyal to his evil bosses?
VS Note: This is the story of the sister who is mentioned in passing in Star Cruise: Stowaway, my story in the award winning, first Pets in Space™ anthology. The new novel is completely standalone.
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MY ORC CONTRACT HUSBAND (EASTSHORE ISLE BOOK NINE) by Veronika Kane
The contract said temporary. My heart missed that memo. No one escapes a hostile takeover quite like this! Six years ago, in an effort to avoid an arranged marriage, I walked away from my ruthless father’s business empire and built a new life as Eastshore Isle’s top realtor. I thought I’d finally left the corporate world—and its power plays—behind. But when his business partner tracks me down, marriage is suddenly back on the table… and I’m the prize. To dodge a legally binding nightmare, I turn to the kindest, most talented, most unfairly gorgeous orc I know. Tarkhan needs a mortgage to start his woodworking business. I need a husband on paper. The solution is simple: A contract marriage. One year and a day. No strings, no feelings, no problem. Except Tarkhan isn’t just easy to live with—he’s impossible not to fall for. And when my father’s partner shows up to stake his claim, I realize I don’t want a loophole marriage anymore. I want Tarkhan. No contracts, no expiration date—just forever. AmazonKU
FATED IN FOREVER: NOCTURNE VAMPIRE CLAN by L A McGinnis
A slayer turned queen. A ruthless vampire king, a deadly warrior, and a monstrous nave…Are all that stand between darkness and light. I thought being turned into a vampire was the worst thing that could happen, then Ravok ripped open a gateway straight to hell. Now we’re the only ones who can seal that portal closed and prevent our world from burning to ash. As our survival balances on the edge of a knife, I have to discover the true nature of Malachi’s monstrous transformation into a demi-god, and the soul-bond chaining us together. Malachi Draven holds the key to winning this war, but he is hiding too many secrets—and has told too many lies—for anyone but me to trust. But I won’t stop fighting for the future I know we deserve. Malachi has spent his life protecting me—Now it’s my turn to save him. AmazonKU
SKELETONS AND SCANDALS, CONFESSIONS OF A CLOSET MEDIUM BOOK 10 by Nyx Halliwell
When a ghost haunts your kitchen, you’d better be ready to stir the pot. I thought judging Thornhollow’s Southern Spirits Cook-Off would mean a weekend of casseroles, community spirit, and a few tall tales about haunted grannies and secret family recipes. I didn’t expect a famous food blogger to drop dead after tasting my friend’s cornbread casserole. And I definitely didn’t expect to stumble across a skeleton in my attic—let alone the ghost that came with it. Turns out a once-famous local chef, whose mysterious disappearance decades ago has become the stuff of Thornhollow folklore, has been trapped there. Now, her ghost has taken up residence in my kitchen—rearranging spice racks, leaving floury clues on the floor, and demanding I solve the mystery of her death or she’ll haunt my kitchen for eternity. With a poisoned casserole, a tin of recipes, hexes, and blessings, and a whole lot of Southern secrets bubbling to the surface, I’ve got my hands full—and a murderer in Thornhollow would rather I leave the past buried.
LOVE CLUMSILY: MM SHIDTER ROMANCE (FUR-REAL LOVE) by Lance Roddick
I moved to Pine Haven to get away from the noise, the pressure, and my painfully boring ex. I didn’t expect to be flattened—literally—by a man built like a Greek god with the coordination of a baby deer.
Our meet-cute? More like a meet-crash. He tripped over his own feet and landed in my lap at the park, nearly face-planting in my pasta salad. I thought that would be the end of it, but then he started showing up. At the bakery. On my morning walks. Hovering like he wanted to say something but forgot how words work. His name’s Mason, and he’s gorgeous, growly, and clearly keeping a secret.
It doesn’t take long to figure out what it is. The heightened senses, the golden eyes, the whole accidentally-shifted-in-public thing kind of gave it away. Turns out Mason’s a werewolf. And somehow, despite the fact that he can’t flirt to save his life, he’s got me wrapped around one very large paw. He thinks he’s too much—too intense, too dangerous, too… wolf. But I’ve already fallen for him. Claws, awkward silences, full moons and all. AmazonKU AB
SEA WITCH (SALT AND SORCERY BOOK ONE) by Eva Leigh
Condemned as a witch, sentenced to die, Alys Tanner uses her innate magical power to flee Puritanical New England. Stealing a ship, Alys becomes captain of The Sea Witch, leading its all-female, sorcery-wielding pirate crew. But the colonial British navy is in hot pursuit. The navy fights for a choke hold on the Caribbean and will destroy anything they cannot control, especially witches.
When Ben Priestley, a headstrong naval navigator, is inadvertently captured by the lady pirates, dangerous truths are revealed. A quest that could turn the tides against the navy’s might ignites a reluctant partnership between the by-the-books prisoner and the fierce witch pirate captain. While they brave backstabbing pirates, perilous tropical islands and monster-filled seas, Alys and Ben’s mistrust grows into unexpected desire as they battle an enemy that will stop at nothing to rule the waves.
THE FAERIE’S VOW (SILVER MIST COVE COZY MYSTERY BOOK THREE) by Lyssa Lund
Sage was never supposed to lead. Quiet, cautious, and hiding a secret even from herself, she preferred life in the shadows of Silver Mist Cove. But when the leylines rupture and strange magic begins to spill from Faerie into the mortal realm, Sage’s long-dormant heritage ignites—and with it, a dangerous destiny she can’t refuse. Bound to an immortal warrior with secrets of his own, Sage is thrust into a conflict older than either realm. Ancient enemies stir, alliances shift, and Faerie itself begins to unravel. The only way to save both worlds is to embrace the power Sage never wanted… and make a vow no fae can break. But magic demands sacrifice. And some promises come at a deadly cost. AmazonKU
LOVE’S A WITCH (THE SCOTTISH CHARMS SERIES) by Tricia O’Malley
From New York Times bestselling author Tricia O’Malley, Charmed meets The Pumpkin Spice Café in this cozy romantasy about a witch returning to Scotland to break a family curse—only to clash with one grumpy Scotsman determined to protect his town from her haywire magic. She’s hexed. He’s vexed. And for Scotland’s most magical small-town, their feud might just spell disaster. Sloane MacGregor swore she’d never return to Briarhaven, but with her twenty-fifth birthday looming—the day witches come into their magic—her grandmother summons her and her sisters back for one tiny task: break the centuries-old curse haunting their bloodline. Knox Douglas, Briarhaven’s grumpy mayor, has worked tirelessly to make his town a haven for magical folk. The last thing he needs is a cursed MacGregor wreaking havoc. It doesn’t matter he once crushed on her. For the sake of Briarhaven, Sloane has to go. But magic has other plans—and in Briarhaven, love really is a witch.
CLAIMING XAN: MM SHIFTER MPREG ROMANCE (SHIFTERS OF GRAYMERCY BOOK SEVEN) by Kiska Gray
River – Held captive at a facility that did unspeakable things to me and my brother for the last seven years, I never thought I’d see sunlight again. But when we get the chance to escape, we take it and run like hell. Except things on the outside aren’t as simple as you’d expect, because we aren’t your usual wolf shifters. A rare pair of Alpha-Omega twins, our energies are unbalanced and broken, to the point where the Alpha of Rubydawn threatens to turn us away for being dangerous. But she doesn’t. Instead she separates us, our only contact being text messages, to stabilize our beasts. That’s how I meet Xan. The Alpha’s son—and one-hundred percent off-limits. I shouldn’t want him, but I do. I try and be good, but he’s so damn tempting. She warned me, but I’ve never been great at following the rules. AmazonKU
A WISH IN TIME (WITCHES AND WISHES COZY MYSTERIES) by C A Phipps
I’m Patience O’Reilly—white witch, amateur sleuth, and ex-private investigator. My specialty? Granting heartfelt wishes with a touch of magic and a nose for secrets. When a terrified woman shows up at Willow Gardens Retirement Community, she’s desperate for a safe place to hide. Retired social worker Lori Maber is doing her best to help, but the past has a nasty habit of catching up—and someone out there wants this woman silenced. As I dig deeper, guided by my intuition and the magical whispers only I can hear, I begin to unravel a tangled web of lies, fear, and danger. My police officer boyfriend, Kyle, suspects I’m more than just a sharp ex-PI with good instincts—and he’s not wrong. But keeping my secret is harder than ever. With my loyal terrier familiar, Lucky, by my side, I’ll risk everything to protect the innocent and make sure this wish comes true… before time runs out.
CAUGHT BEAR HANDED (SAWTOOTH SECURITY BOOK THREE) by Kristen Strassel
One minute, I’m filming The Wolf’s Moon. The next, I’m abducted. Now I’m hiding in a remote cabin in Sawtooth Forest… protected by a gorgeous grizzly bear shifter bodyguard who just happens to be my biggest fan. Beau isn’t what I expected. He’s sweet, funny, and a doting dog dad. He loves to cook and volunteers as a firefighter because working for Sawtooth Security isn’t exciting enough for him.
Oh—and he’s eleven years younger than me. There’s no way I can fall for him. He’s just doing his job.
At least, that’s what I tell myself… until the bad guys close in on my co-star, and I’m forced to go undercover as Beau’s girlfriend to keep her safe. It should be the easiest role I’ve ever played. But nothing about Beau feels fake—not the way his hand ignites sparks through my body, or the way his kiss leaves me dizzy and aching for more. When my cover’s blown, we’re on the run. This possessive bear will burn the whole forest down to keep me safe. But when the smoke clears, can we take this from role to real life? Amazon Apple Books Kobo
TO KILL A BADGER (THE HONEY BADGER SERIES) by Shelly Laurenston
Nelle Zhao is a social media maven who knows what matters. And the only thing that matters right now is survival. Not easy, though, when her honey badger teammates attract trouble the way she attracts attention. She didn’t know when it became her job to protect the ones she cares about from themselves, but even she has to admit…she’s really good at it. Too bad some people don’t appreciate when she’s being helpful. Especially Keane Malone, who doesn’t know how to accept a friendly paw. But Nelle excels at helping! And at ignoring other people’s irrational demands, such as doing it all alone. Keane, poor pretty kitty, doesn’t understand the kind of assistance a shit-starting honey badger like Nelle can truly offer . . .Keane knows two things—he doesn’t like other people, and he is going to crush the de Medicis, an evil coalition of male lion shifters who are not only snatching innocent humans for fun and profit, but also killed his father. And for once, he may not be able to fight this fight alone, forcing him to let long-legged, jet-setting Nelle join the fight. And getting close to Nelle is suddenly bringing out his roar.
DARK SERVICE 1 – THE DARK LORD AWAKENS: MM REVERSE HAREM ROMANTASY by Zara Lee
They say getting hit by a truck is the gateway to another world. They’re not wrong. One minute I’m saving a kid from becoming roadkill, the next I’m waking up as the gorgeous and apparently homicidal demon king. Talk about a career change! I’m Lucien Noir, your friendly neighborhood dark lord. Armed with powerful magic and a hot-as-hell butler named Azrael, I’m inheriting a kingdom in crisis. Between terrified citizens, crumbling infrastructure, refugees fleeing from a shadow monster in the forest, and a magical interdimensional shopping assistant who judges my every purchase, I’ve got my hands full trying to modernize this medieval realm. And Azrael? He’s the perfect butler—elegant, efficient, and absolutely devoted. He’s also a sadistic demon who gets way too excited about torturing anyone who looks at me wrong. His idea of “serving his master” gets more intense by the day, and that possessive gleam in his eyes when he watches me? Let’s just say maintaining professional boundaries is becoming… complicated. Who knew my business degree would come in handy for rebuilding a dark kingdom? Though I’m pretty sure “How to Handle Your Increasingly Unhinged Butler’s Sexual Tension” wasn’t covered in any of my classes. AmazonKU
YULE SPELLS AND WEDDING BELLS (A KARA HILDER MYSTERY BOOK 15) by Jenna St James
A Valkyrie with Haphazard Magic – A Fallen Angel Seeking Redemption – An Unlikely Crime-Solving Duo – Cross-over series from the A Witch in the Woods series with Shayla Loci and Alex Stone! It’s Yuletide in Mystic Cove, and the town is buzzing with excitement—especially Link and Lily! With only days until their wedding, the last thing anyone needs is a distraction. But that’s exactly what happens when a citizen of Mystic Cove falls under a mysterious Yuletide spell. This isn’t the festive celebration Kara had in mind for her first Christmas as a paranormal. But when she and Zane get a call about a jolly elf who laughed himself to death, Kara knows she must put aside her excitement for Yule and Link’s wedding and focus on the investigation at hand. But with more and more townspeople falling victim to the spell, can Kara and Zane solve the mystery before the last Christmas bell tolls? AmazonKU
A WEDDING PIT-ASTROPHY (A BARKSIDE OF THE MOON COZY MYSTERY BOOK NINE) by Renee George
Wereshifter Lily Mason and her mate, Parker Knowles, are finally tying the knot. Surrounded by their friends, family, and faithful dogs in the quirky town of Moonrise, the long-awaited day promises joy, love, and maybe a few nerves.But no one expected the day to be sabotaged by murder. When a mysterious death disrupts their nuptial plans, Lily and Parker are thrown into a high-stakes investigation that threatens to overshadow their vows. With secrets unraveling, old grudges resurfacing, and danger lurking at every turn, it’s a race against time to solve the mystery before someone else ends up in deadly peril. Can Lily and Parker untangle the clues, protect their loved ones, and still make it down the aisle? In a world where claws and fur meet wit and heart, the road to happily-ever-after has never been so thrilling…or deadly. Amazon NOTE: Wasn’t up yet on Apple Books or Kobo the day I checked
WITCHES AND WINE (MYTHICAL MATES OF ARCANE COVE BOOK ONE) by Carly Spade
Chelsea – It’s been months since I learned mythology was real when my sister and best friend became goddesses, mated to their hunky Greek gods. I’m happy for them, but lonely and aimless since they left. It’s time to grab life by the horns, stop pitying myself, and seek a fresh start. Arcane Cove drew me in like a siren’s lullaby, and who was I to resist its pull? Only, I didn’t expect to run into him—Dionysus, the wine god I met months ago and fell into a spiral of tantalizing, flirtatious texts with. I’ve since been avoiding him because he was everything I shouldn’t want—possessive, dominant, charming. And yet, my body kept calling for him. Him and his beast. Maybe the universe was giving us another chance. But while the Cove brought me back to Dion, it also led me on a path to my true self—a part of me that could be using an unexplained force to manipulate his mind. Was any of this real? Or was he, too, tricking me and luring me into his seductive world? Dion – As the Greek god of wine, frenzy, and pleasure, I’ve worked the same gig for eons and have loved every moment of it. The parties. The orgies. The endless supplies of ambrosia wine. Eternal life has been peachy. Until the day I met a fiery-haired mortal who was the polar opposite of me. We were horrible for each other. So why haven’t I been able to get her off my mind? We haven’t spoken for months and suddenly there she was, in Arcane Cove, even though humans shouldn’t be able to make it past the wards. And if this really was some kind of second chance for us, would she take me seriously, given my track record? Most importantly, could I control my inner beast around her? Did I want to? AmazonKU
PRINCE OF THE NORTHWEST FOREST byLeslie McAdam
VS Note: MM Fantasy.
I spend my mornings working as a barista and my afternoons hiking in the woods trying to find a way into the realm of the fae. Those tricksters stole something from me, and I want it back. Then I meet Prince Kalle, who has a wicked scar on his face, a sword at his hip, and the rare ability to talk to animals. We form an easy friendship, in part because he’s searching the woods for something, too: his missing brother. Kalle is tall, dark, handsome, kind, and not into men. I tell myself to smother my budding attraction to him, which is especially difficult to do when our quest has us sharing a very small tent. Am I just imagining that he’s sending me mixed signals? Regardless, I need to leave him alone. If Kalle doesn’t find his brother, he’ll have to marry the princess of a rival realm to save his forest from destruction. But losing him might destroy my heart. Is there any way Kalle won’t have to choose between saving his land and subjects … and me? Amazon
A TOUCH OF TREACHERY: A SECTION 47 BOOK by Jennifer Estep
UNANSWERED QUESTIONS . . .My name is Charlotte Locke, and I’m on a mission to capture my nemesis. As an analyst for Section 47, a secret spy organization, I use my magical form of synesthesia to track down paramortal criminals, but one villain keeps eluding me—Henrika Hyde. Henrika claims to have answers about my father’s death on a Section 47 mission years ago, and she has also created a horrific new weapon capable of killing even the strongest paramortals, which makes her my number one target. Helping me is Desmond Percy, a powerful galvanist who is my partner both inside and outside Section 47. Desmond wants to take Henrika down just as badly as I do, but our mission quickly goes sideways, and soon we’re surrounded by enemies on all sides with no idea whom we can truly trust. A TROUBLING FUTURE . . .The name Desmond Percy is well known inside Section 47, since I’m one of the organization’s top cleaners, aka assassins. Charlotte Locke and I have been tracking Henrika Hyde for months, and when we finally get a lead on her location, we jump at the chance to take down the weapons maker once and for all. I’m determined to help Charlotte get the answers she is so desperately seeking, as well as taking my revenge on Henrika for killing my best friend. But the deeper Charlotte and I dig into Henrika and her murky motives, the more dangerous our mission becomes. Henrika is playing her own spy game, and Charlotte and I are just the pawns she is using to achieve her own evil ends—caught up in a deadly legacy of treachery.
MY HAVEN (BEWITCHED AND BEWILDERED BOOK 16) by Alanea Alder
Caiden Ironwood has been multitasking as a Unit Leader and Elder for so long, that when his father resumes his responsibilities as Elder, Caiden is left feeling restless, with too much time on his hands. Tensions are running high in the city and the amiable peace with Éire Danu has been shattered. Yet, despite his worries, he eagerly awaits the arrival of the mate he has been dreaming of. Over the decades he has cared selflessly for the units and his family, it’s finally his turn to have something just for himself. Genevieve Taylor is living her best life. The contents of her entire world fit into a Sprinter van that she drives around the country to record videos for her food review vlog. She wasn’t expecting for the most mouth watering thing she has ever experienced to come in the form of a six-foot-three self taught cook. When an isolated city begins to turn on the unit warriors, can the warmth of hearth and home be enough to remind them of the important things in life? Amazon
FAELING (MONSTROUS WORLD BOOK FOUR) by S E Wendel
Nothing tastes sweeter than revenge…Ravenna never asked for her gifts, and certainly not for her parents to sacrifice themselves protecting her. As a half-fae with foresight, she has more power than most realize, even her well-meaning but doomed parents. She isn’t some damsel in distress—and she isn’t prey for the evil Fae Queen Amaranthe. No matter how long it takes, no matter what it demands of her, she will avenge her parents. With only her innate gift, a seething rage, and her father’s begrudging unicorn, Ravenna means to burn the faelands to the ground. Plan for enemies without, watch for enemies within…Vallek Far-Sight, chieftain of Balmirra, chief of chiefs, means to make safe the orcish territories and unite the clans—and he doesn’t care how many thick green heads he has to knock together to do it. He can see what others can’t: the world grows more dangerous every day, enemies closing in on every border. Protecting his kin might’ve been impossible if not for his most treasured secret—something none of his enemies could even dream: a sorceress who sees the future. Hidden within the ranks of the Balmirra court, Ravenna plots to march at the head of the orcish army to take Amaranthe’s. She just has to keep her wits about her and her heart safe from a certain noble chieftain, one who treats her like his queen. AmazonKU
WEREWOLF’S TALE AND A DRUID’S SWORD (ION BOOK TWO) by Lexi Ander
VS note: MM Fantasy.
After he’s kicked out for being gay, and still reeling from being abandoned by the man he loves, Jude goes to live with his brother, Beck, who thankfully is more than happy to take him in. But Jude has other secrets he’s yet to share, for fear that even Beck will reject him, leaving him well and truly alone. When he draws the attention of werewolves, Jude discovers that everything he thought he knew about Levi, the man who abandoned him, is a lie. But one lie leads to another, ending in a vast conspiracy that threatens to destroy everything Jude loves. Beck feels guilty for leaving Jude with parents who are barely tolerable on a good day. Now that he has his brother with him, Beck does everything in his power to keep Jude safe as he learns about paranormals. When Jude plunges head first into the dangerous side of the Otherworld, Beck must allow Jude to find his own footing even though he wants to protect his brother. But perhaps Jude doesn’t need protecting. Just maybe, his brother is the protector.
CELEBRATED BY WOLVES (POWER MAGIC BOOK FOUR) by Amelia Wilson and Tamsin Baker
Her wedding day was the worst day of her life… but it was also the beginning of something very special…Angie’s life feels over, on the day it was meant to begin. Left at the alter, and on the wrong side of forty, she believes her chances of a husband and kids, is done. Her cousin Daniella talks her into coming home with her for a few weeks to heal before moving on with the rest of her life. There, Angie meets a pair of wolf shifters that change her life forever. Erik and Dominik are brothers, living in a pair of town houses, recovering from their divorces. They’re child-less and single, perfect for Angie and her broken heart. AmazonKU
THE SERPENT’S BRIDE (BLOODLINES BOOK ONE) by Kathryn Ann Kingsley
I will disguise myself as the vampire’s bride. I will win over his family. And then I will murder every last one of them. All my life I’ve been training to take revenge on the vampire who killed my parents. But Raziel Nostrom is a prince of the city’s most powerful mafia clan—completely untouchable. When I learn that Raziel is marrying a woman he’s never seen before, I know my chance has finally come…
I will disguise myself as Raziel’s sacrificial bride. I will gain access to his vicious and beautiful family. And I will murder every last bloodsucking one of them. Raziel is just as ruthless and deadly as I expected, but I had no idea how magnetic he would be up close, with an intoxicating smile and ruby-red eyes that seem to look right into my soul. There’s a dangerous tension between us that I’m struggling to ignore. I have to strike fast. Every second I wait brings new danger to my life—and my heart. But as I sharpen my blades and prepare to take my revenge at last, I need to face the truth…I’m falling in love with Raziel Nostrom. AmazonKU AB
FORCED ALPHA BRIDE (WOLFSHADE BRIDES-FOR-HIRE BOK THREE) by Lyra Atlas
I got matched to the bad Apha. When I refuse, he forces me into marriage. He fought thirteen wolves for the Alpha position, and now he needs a mate. When the Brides-for-hire agency matches me with him, I run. But he hunts me down. He ties me up and locks me in. Then he forces me into a mating ritual. He’s the new Alpha. He can’t be denied anything. I know the papers are all signed, that our contract is binding. I know his violent reputation, that he takes whatever he wants. But I won’t serve any man, let alone someone like him. He puts me in cuffs and a chain, and leaves me helpless. Helpless because he touches me until I’m soaked in desire. Helpless because he caresses me until I want to beg. Beg him to claim my innocent body. Beg him to teach my innocent body. When I give myself to the Alpha…will he claim all of me? AmazonKU
ENTANGLEMENT OF RIVAL WIZARDS (MAGIC AND ROMANCE) by Sara Raasch
VS note: MM PNR.
Will they conjure love, or evoke chaos? Two rival wizards are about to find out. Sebastian Walsh: Evocation Department. Human. The first of his family to pick college over the military. Elethior Tourael: Conjuration Department. Half-elf. Pretentious asshole. The latest legacy Tourael at Lesiara U. Both: Mageus Research Grant finalists. Sebastian refuses to let anyone snatch this away, least of all a snob riding on old money. But what’s worse than a nemesis stealing your grant? You could both get it. Under the condition you work together. Sebastian is in hell. Thio’s broody. Takes up their shared lab space with his projects . . . and biceps. Brings treats for Sebastian’s familiar . . .and is nothing like Sebastian thought. When Sebastian’s past with the Touraels forces him to choose his research or Thio, the decision should be simple. But while working with his rival is volatile . . . falling for his rival might blow up Sebastian’s future.
THE GUISE OF JUSTICE (SCALES OF JUSTICE) by Laura Greenwood
With all the secrets Rera has been amassing, the last thing she expected was to add a fake relationship to the mix. After a brief slip of the tongue, Rera now has to pretend to be in a relationship with Ben, which would be a lot easier if he weren’t charming and thoughtful in a way that can sometimes make her forget that it’s fake. Meanwhile, her job becomes more complicated as she sinks deeper into her undercover role, and getting closer to a position she never wanted to take in the first place. The Guise Of Justice is book three in Scales Of Justice, an urban fantasy series based on Egyptian mythology and set in the same world as The Apprentice Of Anubis. If you love Egyptian mythology, alternative versions of the modern day, temple politics, slow-burn workplace romance, and a world where the gods are real, then the Scales Of Justice series is for you!
VEILED JUSTICE (THE OTHER DFETECTIVE SERIES BOOK ONE) by Heather G Harris
Champagne, caviar… and a corpse. This high-society party wasn’t meant to end in murder. When my brother calls me to investigate the brutal stabbing of a female ogre at the charity ball of the season, the glittering magical elite quickly become a sea of suspects. Everyone who’s anyone was there, but glamour has given way to something far darker. Someone’s playing a deadly game, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. It’s my job to cut through the beauty and lies to find a killer hiding among the rich and powerful. As a police inspector with the Connection, I’ve seen plenty of strange things, but this case reeks of entitlement, secrets, and old money with something to hide. Then the King of the Ogres storms in. Furious and formidable, he demands justice. Stopping him from tearing through the guest list is almost as hard as keeping my mind on the case, because rage and power look annoyingly good on him. But when a dryad turns up dead at another elite event, I realise I’m chasing a serial killer who thinks they’re too rich to face consequences… and they’re setting my brother up to take the fall. With a rookie partner finding his feet and my talking-bird sidekick offering sharp advice (and sharper insults), I’m racing against the clock to solve the case before my brother faces the lethal justice of the Other realm. AmazonKU
A DREAM SHROUDED IN FURY: A ROGUES OF GOLTHWAINE STORY by Krista Walsh
Kalla longs to explore beyond the mountains she calls home, but in her world there is one rule: kill all outsiders who threaten the vampires’ secret. So she knows she should slay the half-dead fae who recognizes her for what she is. But his blood is like nothing she’s ever smelled, and he makes her feel as though the bars of her cage have burst open. When the fae threat closes in, Kalla needs to stand against everything she’s ever known if she wants to save him. Jael lives for one purpose—to destroy his king. When his revenge mission fails, he embraces death instead. That a vampire saves him should be an added insult as he faces his end, but she ignites the music in his soul he’d sworn was lost forever. As the window to fulfill his duty narrows, Jael must consider where his desires truly lie and whether his revenge is worth the cost.
A BEARY NICE VIEW: BEARTASTIC SUMMER OF LOVE by Toby Wise
VS Note: MM PNR.
Alaric’s vacation is cancelled at the last minute. With two weeks of nothing to do, the first thing on the agenda is letting loose and relaxing properly for the first time in years. That night, Alaric ‘relaxes’ in his backyard. Unbeknownst to him, his neighbor just happened to be watching. Dell has a dream but he’s having a hard time chasing it while living pay check to pay check from an awful job. One day, he meets his neighbor for the first time when he gets (lightly) hit by Alaric’s truck. To make it up to Dell, Alaric lets him do his laundry at his house, takes him out to lunch, and buys his groceries for him. Along the way, Alaric realizes how much he loves taking care of Dell and for once, Dell is happy to be spoiled. AmazonKU
UNCANNY IRELAND: OTHERWORLDLY TALES OF THE STRANGE AND SUBLIME (BRITISH LIBRARY HARDBACK CLASSICS) by Various
VS note: Only available as a hardback as far as I can tell.
Ireland’s rich literary history has within it a vein of potent fantastic fiction, drawing upon a deep folkloric tradition brimming with tales of the aos si (the people of the fairy mounds), the Otherworld and timeless deities. Writers in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries added a new chapter to this tradition, reworking elements of folklore into modern tales of the weird and macabre. Featuring stories by classic authors such as Sheridan Le Fanu and Charlotte Riddell alongside pieces by Lady Gregory, Katharine Tynan, Elizabeth Bowen and many more. Amazon
CLAIMED IN THE WOODS: A WEREWOLF ROMANCE (MONSTERS IN THE WOODS) by Lisa Freed
RAY – I was a lonely werewolf until I stumbled across her lost and alone in the woods. A downpour, a tent, and one sleeping bag is the perfect set-up to claim her. I’d love nothing more than to whisk her away to my home in the monster-side of town, but she’s a human woman who doesn’t believe in things that go bump in the night. She thinks I’m just a regular guy. Will she run when she knows the truth? CARRIE – After I get fired my aunt offers me her camp site to unwind and decompress. Expecting a scenic cabin or an RV with a fully stocked bar, I’m less than impressed when I find her site is just a ratty tent in the middle of mosquito-infested woods. When I manage to get hopelessly lost on a hike, I’m resigned to become just another missing person. Then Mr. Tall, Dark, and Dreamy comes to my rescue and suddenly this trip is looking up. I want to get closer to him, but I can’t shake the feeling that he’s hiding something. His heart is hers, but can she willingly submit to a werewolf’s claim? AmazonKU
DEMON IN THE WOODS: SPICY MMF ROMCOM (MONSTERS IN THE WOODS) by Kristin Lance
There’s something hungry in the woods…I’ve loved camping since I was a little girl. My husband, not so much. Which is why I need everything on this trip to go perfectly. We’ve got fun activities, tasty food, a scenic campsite on the shore of a beautiful mountain lake, and… something dark and scary munching on our snacks in the middle of the night. Okay, that was not part of the plan. Especially not when we find out that he’s hungry for more than just cheesy flavored chips. This is going to be a long, long night. But at least my husband seems to finally be enjoying himself. Leave civilization, and your inhibitions, behind. AmazonKU
WRECKED IN THE WOODS: A GARGOYLE ROMANCE (MONSTERS IN THE WOODS) by Sadie Drake
My reputation as a heartless monster is about to be wrecked…Camille No one notices the photographer when they’re busy watching the wedding, I’m better at blending in than standing out. This engagement shoot in the woods makes me feel like I’m the one under a lens. If I didn’t need the contract so much, I’d be off this mountain in a minute. When I finally start to relax, one wrong step sends me into danger. Kallin The assignment for R&R wasn’t supposed to include rescue. But when I catch sight of the curvy beauty taking photos for a group of campers, my rock-hard heart begins to race with unfamiliar feelings. Watching her makes me want something I never knew was missing. When she’s left behind and gets into trouble, I have to reveal myself. But when she sees her rescuer is a scarred, scary gargoyle, will my human woman react in terror…or can I convince her to scream in pleasure? AmazonKU
AUTUMN IN THE WOODS: A POLY ROMANCE (MONSTERS IN THE WOODS) by Anita Primrose
GAEL’S FAVORITE: MMM PNR by Jennifr CodySin: Obsessive, possessive, absolutely in love? Who, me? I don’t think so. Gael is my best friend, of course I love him. He shares all his favorite things with me. (And I do mean all) Gael: Tasty, unique, mine. Sin is all that to me and more. I wish I could explain it to him, but I can’t. No, literally, I can’t. But I would if I could. Phin: WTAF? I always thought fated mates came in pairs, and that they were species-specific. So why does it feel like I have two? And what is actually going on between Gael and Sin? I’m so confused. AmazonKU
WHERE THE ROSES BLOOM: A SOUTHERN GOTHIC ROMANCE (GOSPELS & GRIMOIRES BOOK ONE) by Chloe Parker
BITTEN VAMPIRE (THE BITTEN CHRONICLES BOOK TWO) by Brogan Thomas
PLEASURE AND MANE (PARANORMAL DATING AGENCY BOOK 91) by Milly Taiden
THE RIGHT TO BEAR CLAWS (HOLLY OAK MATES BOOK SIX) by Kala Aster and Milly Taiden
OMEGA CAPTIVE OF THE GOLDEN DRAGON (ALPHA DRAGONS BOOK THREE) by Wendy Rathbone
SPIRIT OF THE DYING FLOWER by C A Varian
BEWITCHED BY THE FRUIT BAT KING: THE BEWITCHING HOUR by Jamie Dalton
HOUSE OF DUSK by Deva Fagan
SKY’S GUIDE TO GETTING HIS MAN AND BANISHING GHOSTS by Sammi CeeSkylar Reign’s life has been epic since moving to the small town of Willowhope. His bestie is a psychic medium. His mentor, a clairvoyant. And his new interior design business kicked off with a bang. All he’s missing is for Kingston Porter, his large, grumpy and completely oblivious friend, to realize that he wants to climb him like a tree. The problem is, Kingston’s dream walking has gone from exploring the creepier parts of their little beach town to being drawn inside the mansion of a man he’s never met before, and it’s starting to consume his every waking thought. Skylar’s nothing if not an optimist, and he isn’t ready to give up hope. He’s just not sure fate is still on his side. There’s something more sinister going on than the two men realize, and it’ll take them working together to save the souls being tormented in their dreams. But with the help of their meddlesome family, a handful of friendly ghosts, and a psychopomp or two, Kingston and Skylar are on the road to becoming the protectors they never knew they were destined to be. AmazonKU
A MIDLIFE SURPRISE (DELIVERED FROM FROST MOUNTAIN) by Lisa Daniels and Scarlett Stone
WRANGLED BY THE MINOTAUR: A MONSTER MATES ROMANCE by Ivy Sparks
KATABASIS by R F KuangKatabasis, noun, Ancient Greek: The story of a hero’s descent to the underworld Alice Law has only ever had one goal: to become one of the brightest minds in the field of Magick. She has sacrificed everything to make that a reality: her pride, her health, her love life, and most definitely her sanity. All to work with Professor Jacob Grimes at Cambridge, the greatest magician in the world. That is, until he dies in a magical accident that could possibly be her fault. Grimes is now in Hell, and she’s going in after him. Because his recommendation could hold her very future in his now incorporeal hands and even death is not going to stop the pursuit of her dreams….Nor will the fact that her rival, Peter Murdoch, has come to the very same conclusion. With nothing but the tales of Orpheus and Dante to guide them, enough chalk to draw the Pentagrams necessary for their spells, and the burning desire to make all the academic trauma mean anything, they set off across Hell to save a man they don’t even like. But Hell is not like the storybooks say, Magick isn’t always the answer, and there’s something in Alice and Peter’s past that could forge them into the perfect allies…or lead to their doom.
THE LOST ART OF WOODWORKING AND TAKING RISKS: A COZY MM FANTASY ROMANCE NOVELLA (THE LOST ARTS) by Ellie Ash
Chamis has pined for Bennan from afar, too shy to approach the handsome man or even respond to his blatant flirtations. When those flirtations cease, Chamis is sad but not surprised. He’s big, awkward, and totally inexperienced. What could he possibly have to offer cheerful, flirty, experienced Bennan? When a newcomer to the castle seems to catch Bennan’s eye, Chamis assumes he’s doomed—until Perian goes out of his way to assure Chamis that those feelings he has for Bennan are reciprocated. Could Perian be right? Even if he is, Chamis has never been in a relationship before, never done anything before. Are feelings enough, or is it better not to risk his heart? The Lost Art of Woodworking and Taking Risks is a cozy MM fantasy romance novella that takes us on a little detour from the main story to see the details of Bennan and Chamis’s hard-earned HEA. It can be read as a standalone but is best enjoyed as part of the series. AmazonKU
MRS CHRISTIE AT THE MYSTERY GUILD LIBRARY by Amanda Chapman
VS Note: A ghost mystery…maybe. Sounds like a fun read.
Tory Van Dyne is the most down-to-earth member of a decidedly eccentric old-money New York family. For one thing, as book conservator at Manhattan’s Mystery Guild Library, she actually has a job. Plus, she’s left up-town society behind for a quiet life downtown. So she’s not thrilled when she discovers a woman in the library’s Christie Room who calmly introduces herself as Agatha Christie, politely requests a cocktail, and announces she’s there to help solve a murder— that has not yet happened. But as soon as Tory determines that this is just a fairly nutty Christie fangirl, her socialite/actress cousin Nicola gets caught up in the suspicious death of her less-than-lovable talent agent. Nic, as always, looks to Tory for help. Tory, in turn, looks to Mrs. Christie. The woman, whoever or whatever she is, clearly knows her stuff when it comes to crime. Aided by an unlikely band of fellow sleuths —including a snarky librarian, an eleven-year-old computer whiz, and an NYPD detective with terrible taste in suits—Tory and the woman claiming to be her very much deceased literary idol begin to unravel the twists and turns of a murderer’s devious mind. Because, in the immortal words of Miss Jane Marple, “murder is never simple.”
MARKED: A DARK WOLF SHIFTER ROMANCE by Sara Fields
BUILT ORC TOUGH by Zora Black
A BUNNY FOR THE BEAR: A PARANORMAL MPREG ROMANCE by Allie W Scott
CRAVED BY THE WEREWOLF (MYSTIC RIDGE MONSTER MATES) by Rexa RivelleHe’s the Alpha with iron control. She’s the voice that unravels it. Vala Nightingale doesn’t just host the midnight show on Ridge FM—she owns the airwaves. Cool, commanding, and completely unshakable… until the Alpha of Mystic Ridge shows up for a live interview. Thorne Kaine leads his werewolf pack with ruthless precision. Going on-air was supposed to be a formality. Instead, it’s a disaster. A spark. A challenge. A warning. Their banter crackles. Their chemistry burns. And deep down, something ancient howls in recognition. As Vala’s show surges in popularity, so does interest from a national network—a dream offer years in the making. But back in Mystic Ridge, trouble is stirring. An old enemy has resurfaced, threatening everything Thorne was born to protect. And Vala, with her sharp tongue and stubborn independence, just put herself in the crosshairs. Now Thorne’s instincts are raging. Vala’s ambitions are pulling her away. And fate? It doesn’t care about timing. When the mic goes hot, so do they. AmazonKU
A BOND SO FIERCE AND FRAGILE (COMPELLING FATES SAGA BOOK THREE) by Sophia St Germain
Torture. Darkness. Loss. That’s what the Fae king has planned to break her. But Elessia is prepared to fight. She is ready to fight her way out of the king’s claws, fight to save Havlands from rebels and Fae alike, and above all, fight to return to the one she loves. But in the end, it’s her own life she might need to fight for the most, and even though her mate will do anything, including rip the entire world to shreds, to keep her safe, there is nowhere to hide when the gods themselves are after you. AmazonKU
THE LAST HAUNTING (A RYLAN FLYNN MYSTERY BOOK SEVEN) by Dawn Merriman
My mother’s spirit is trapped. To set her free, I must find her killer before it’s too late…I’m Rylan Flynn. I hunt for ghosts and restless spirits, and solve the mysteries that make them haunt the living. When I witness a fatal car crash, the police are quick to conclude that it’s an accident. Only Detective Ford Pierce is not convinced—could the healthy victim really have died at the wheel from a heart attack? For once, I’m happy to let Ford investigate alone. Years ago, my mother was murdered in our home. Now, with her ghost begging me to find the killer, I will not be distracted from solving her cold case once and for all. The evil spirit Roland is back, terrorizing the town. And when a brutal murder is uncovered, it’s clear he isn’t acting alone. Are all the sinister events in Ashby more connected than they appeared at first glance? As Ford and I edge closer to answers, it becomes clear that someone, or something, wants to keep their deadly secrets buried. Can I unmask this ruthless murderer before I become the next victim? AmazonKU AB
GLITCHED INTO GLORY: MM FANTASY ROMANCE (WINGS AND WHISPERS) by Callie Colby
A fairy prince’s chosen champion. A human who can’t even do his own laundry. One minute I was on my couch, halfway through a six-hour gaming binge. The next? I woke up in a glittering throne room with a crown-wearing pretty boy announcing that I was his “summoned warrior, foretold by prophecy.” Which is hilarious, because the only thing I’m good at fighting is lag. Prince Irian looks like he stepped straight out of a fantasy RPG—sharp cheekbones, silken hair, armor that probably costs more than my car. He’s deadly serious about this whole “savior of the realm” thing. Meanwhile, I’m standing there in sweatpants with chip crumbs on my shirt. Naturally, he insists I can’t leave until the “quest” is complete. Naturally, we have to travel together. Naturally, there’s only one bed in every inn. And while Irian keeps calling me useless, he also keeps sneaking glances when I strip down to wash, asking oddly curious questions about human “bonding rituals,” and getting way too close when he thinks I won’t notice. I was supposed to save his world. Instead, I think he’s planning to ruin mine—one heated look at a time. AmazonKU AB
OF OWLS AND OOLONG (OWLS, TEA SHOPS AND OTHER MAGICAL NUISANCES BOOK ONE) by Shari L Tapscott
There are three things you need to know about my great aunt—she’s eccentric, she’s rich, and she’s dead. No, make that four things. She also named me as the sole beneficiary of her fortune. There are, however, a few stipulations. 1. I must move into her cottage in Moss Hollow, Vermont—a magical community that values tradition and tourists. 2. I must keep her beloved tea shop open and running for at least three years. 3. I must take care of her tiny owl, a prickly creature by the name of Rowan. He’s moody, opinionated, and he used to be a mage. He doesn’t like me, he doesn’t like my dog, and he really doesn’t like the handsome fae councilman who starts hanging around as soon as I arrive in town. But for a small fortune, Rowan and I are going to learn to coexist long enough for me to figure out how to turn him back into his normal self with my “cute and worthless” pixie magic—preferably before he ruins my dating life or drives me insane. AmazonKU
DRAGON CHOSEN (THE DRAGON LADY BOOK ONE) by Sam Hall
Be delicate, be genteel, be decorative—that is what a lady should be, according to Lady Fern’s mother, and unfortunately, she is none of them. She’d much rather bury her nose in a book than discuss the latest fashions. Fern has never fit the mould carved out for her. And when an arranged marriage looms, along with suitors who sneer and a mother who sneers louder, Fern does the unthinkable: she runs. Into the woods and straight into the waiting wings of a queen dragon. What begins as an escape becomes a calling. There’s power in her voice, fire in her soul, and when she bonds with the dragon, Fern discovers she was never meant to be ornamental. She was meant to soar. AmazonKU
A DRAGON RIDER’S GUIDE TO RETIREMENT by Julia Huni and Lia Huni
They survived the war. Now they just have to survive retirement. When dragon rider William Ordell is grounded by a battlefield injury, he trades conflict for peace and purchases an abandoned lighthouse on the island of Safe Haven. But quiet doesn’t suit a man used to action. After a series of mysterious fires, William finds himself launching the island’s first fire brigade—with help from the local sea dragons. Calantha Stormbringer has left war behind, along with the last sparks of her fading magic. She retreats to Safe Haven to rebuild her late aunt’s dusty bookshop—and maybe herself. Restoring the shop will require patience, intelligence, and gold. Calantha figures two out of three isn’t bad. What neither of them wants? To run into each other. Again. AmazonKU
THE HELLHOUND’S MATE: AN MM ROMANCE WITH BRIMSTONE by Delaney Rain
Ambrose Augustine buys a house surrounded by cemeteries and inherits an active gate to hell and the hellhound that guards it. Apparently, not everyone can see damned souls trying to escape their prison or the hellhound who sends them back, but Ambrose can. And he likes what he sees. Saphrax Sableclaw has lived a long life in service to hell by never allowing a soul to escape. The last human who could see him treated him like a servant and pet, but Ambrose is different. He sees Saph as unique, beautiful, and desirous—and he’s not afraid to go after what he wants either. But while learning about each other’s desires and realizing they’re mates, Saph and Ambrose also discover that a necromancer has escaped hell and is coming their way with an army of bespelled ghouls. Can they resist the magic that could pit them against each other and defeat their enemy? AmazonKU
FLAMEBORNE: CHOSEN (A DRAGON ROMANTASY BOOK) (EMBERQUELL ACADEMY BOOK ONE) by Aimee Lynn
They all expect her to fall. Only one man believes she can fly. Lowborn Bren never imagined she’d meet a dragonfury face-to-face. But when Ruin, her first love and a newly raised Furyknight, is sent on his first mission, Bren leaves the safety of her family’s farm and stumbles through the night to surprise and farewell him. Instead, she discovers her lover’s betrayal. Shamed, broken, and reeling, Bren climbs the Dragonmaw cliffs to end her life, only to be saved—and bonded—by a dragon. Now, as the first ever female Flameborne, Bren must earn her place among the Furyknights, a hallowed, all-male society of dragon riders. Her mere existence is the breach of centuries-old tradition. Yet, when the dragons embrace her, the men have no choice but to watch and wait for her to go up in flames. Her only willing ally is the fabled Battle Commander, Donavyn Arsen. Donavyn knows dragons don’t make mistakes. He agrees to train Bren in secret to prepare her for the Trials. But with so many hours alone, the pair’s mutual respect deepens into something more. Something forbidden. AmazonKU
G IS FOR GHOST (SALEM SPIRITS COZY MYSTERIES BOOK FIVE) by Dina Marie
Clara Kelly is ready to inspire young minds. While speaking to Salem High School seniors about starting her own bed-and-breakfast, she’s startled to find an unexpected—and very transparent—attendee. An English teacher’s sudden passing seems peaceful to everyone else, but Clara knows better … because his murdered ghost is standing right in front of her! With her grand opening just weeks away, Clara has her hands full finishing renovations on her haunted B&B—complete with its own resident ghost, William Kensington, an innocent Civil War soldier branded a traitor. Between tracking down a slippery reporter who promised to help clear William’s name and nervously preparing for her first date in more than a decade, she hardly has time for spectral sleuthing. But with the ethereal educator lingering like an ungraded test, Clara must school a killer before the case gets buried in the history books. Can Clara uncover the truth and help the teacher graduate to the next realm in peace? Or will this case prove that some ghosts cannot be dismissed? AmazonKU
A VOW OF BLOOD AND SAP (WHISPERS OF THE FLORA BOOK ONE) by Haley Gallant
A kingdom’s ruin. A mercenary’s redemption. A princess’s relentless pursuit of truth. Princess Valia’s world is shattered when her mother and sisters are killed, and she is abducted and held under a sinister illusion. Rescued by a strange mercenary who breaks the illusion with a kiss, she returns home to the capital city of Wyra. As Valia attempts to unravel the mystery of her family’s attack with her magical connection to the Flora, she begins to suspect that not everything is as it seems. A confrontation with her father raises more questions than it answers, so she defies his orders and embarks on a perilous journey to find the truth for herself. Still haunted by the kiss that broke her illusion, she enlists the aid of the mercenary man. Together, Valia and the mercenary must face horrifying creatures, treacherous men, and a growing bond neither of them expected. As secrets come to light, she must decide who to trust: the kingdom that raised her, or the enigmatic mercenary who saved her life. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
DEAD EVIL (COLD CASE PSYCHIC BOOK 37) by Pandora Pine
When a psychic summerfest comes to Salem, the headline attraction features a demonologist from Tennyson Grimm’s past who claims he can cast evil spirits out of possessed people and cursed objects. Ten and the West Side Magick psychics are excited for the start of the Paranormal Phantasmagoria convention and the influx of new customers it will bring to town, but Ten knows there’s trouble brewing on the horizon. Just as the convention is about to begin, Detective Ronan O’Mara and the cold case team are warned that members of a highly controversial Christian megachurch, King of Deliverance, which doubles as homophobic hate group, are coming to Salem not only to protest against people with paranormal abilities, but the city’s large community of LGBTQIA+ families. Adding more trouble into the mix is the late addition of Agatha Louise, a famously possessed doll with a hefty body count under her belt. When the leader of the megachurch challenges the doll to do her worst, chaos ensues, and bodies hit the floor. The question is, are Ten and Ronan among the doll’s latest victims? AmazonKU
WOLF’S RECKONING: BLUE RIDGE HOLLOW SERIES BOOK ONE by Eve L Mitchell
In Blueridge Hollow, tradition is law—and tradition doesn’t bend for daughters. Rowen was raised to lead: fierce, disciplined, and loyal to the bone. But with her father—the alpha—dying, brutal reality sets in. No matter how skilled she is, no matter how ready, the pack will never accept a female leader. The Pack Council has a solution. A political mating. Choose a husband. Surrender the title. Smile while they hand her birthright to someone else, and Blueridge Hollow will secure their future. Then Wolfe returns. The boy she once rejected is now the man who threatens to upend everything. Wolfe is everything the pack wants in a leader. Dominant, dangerous, and completely outside her control. Worse, her wolf knows him. Wants him. And the feeling is anything but one-sided. Rowen must make an impossible choice – Fight for a place she was never meant to claim…Or surrender to a man who could save her pack—and break her in the process. Some wolves are born to follow. Rowen was born to defy. AmazonKU
COLD FOOT’S REVENGE (WRECK’S MOUNTAINS BOOK SEVEN) by T S Joyce
Dylan Hoffman is a human on a mission. A few years ago, his brother was Turned into a grizzly shifter in a baffling way, and now that the dust is settled, Dylan needs to know what happened that night. He’s back in his hometown to hunt down the Maker who turned his world upside down, but this city is different than he remembers. It is darker now, more dangerous, grittier, and there is a disturbing surge of shifters centered around the building where his brother was Turned. Dylan is here to ask questions, but a mysterious woman in a sparkling mask begs him to leave town. She’s trying to save his life, but he doesn’t understand why he is in danger in the first place. The key to everything is the woman in the mask, and now Dylan must find her again in a town that has grown unfamiliar. For every question that is answered, three more arise, and Roxy…the shifter…the beauty in the mask…is calling to every instinct he has. Dylan is thrust into a dark world he didn’t know existed, but there is one bright spot in it—Roxy. His final trick will be getting them both out alive…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU AB
THE ALPHA’S FALLEN SPELL (CROWNED MATES SERIES BOOK THREE) by Jaymin Snow
Turns out being a lab-grown werewolf isn’t the worst part—being rejected by your fated mate right after your first kiss is. Now? My wolf is dying… and the only way to survive is to sleep with him. Again. I was Experiment 23—engineered to shift, tortured to prove it. I escaped the lab expecting freedom. Instead, I got Erik: a royal Alpha who called me his mate, brought me to a palace, and fed me oatmeal like like I was his to claim. Then he kissed me—and held someone else’s hand the next day. His line? “You’re not fit to be my mate.” So I erased my scent, drugged my wolf, and vanished.
By day, I brewed coffee. By night, I jumped out of planes—anything to outrun the countdown to death. Until he showed up. Stripped of his title, standing at my door, asking for a second chance. He jumped with me from ten thousand feet, my heart crashed right back to that kiss. Maybe some bonds never sever—like the one with my wolf inside. Because when tthey came for me and Erik bleeding over the café floor—She woke up. But time is running out. And now, there’s only one way to save us all. AmazonKU
BLOOD CLAIMS (GARNET DAGGER MAFIA BOOK TWO) by Stephanie Hudson
I never claimed to be smart. Especially when it came to trying to outrun two Vampire Mafia Kings who owned this city. Two Kings that had been cursed into loving me. They think it’s real and I know it’s not. Not for them. But for me… I had foolishly gone and fallen in love with both of them. Fallen in love with their tender words and their dominate hands. But even in this concrete kingdom they ruled over, there was a secret threat not even they could save me from. Darker forces working behind the scenes and lying in wait. Patience that spanned over decades, because one man had made it his mission to steal what his brothers wanted the most. And right now, it wasn’t the dagger…No, it was me. So, now, the threat of losing my heart and getting it broken came secondary to getting it ripped out physically… and all in the name of revenge. As the shadows of darkness continued to creep closer, I had to ask myself…Which force would win, as all three battled it out in…Blood Claims. AmazonKU
ALPHA WOLF: SAVAGE STEEL MC (RETURN TO FATE MOUNTAIN BOOK SIX) by Scarlett Grove
Officer Valeria Reynolds can’t seem to do anything right. She drops her citation book during traffic stops, fumbles through arrests, and lives in the shadow of her police chief father and star detective brother. When she finally finds her 100% fated mate on a shifter dating app, her lonely life seems about to change—until she discovers “Alpha Wolf” is actually Dominic Steel, the dangerous ex-military wolf shifter her department suspects of murder. Dom came to Fate Mountain with his motorcycle pack to protect the shifter community from a deadly conspiracy. But when the local police blame his team for a woman’s murder, he finds himself investigating the crime while running from the law. His only ally? The beautiful bear shifter cop who thinks he’s a killer—and happens to be his fated mate. When danger strikes and Valeria becomes a target herself, she’s forced to trust the one man she should be arresting. But as the mate bond pulls them together, she must decide what matters more—following the evidence or following her heart. Because in a town full of secrets, the most dangerous truth might be that her fated mate is exactly who she needs him to be. AmazonKU
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