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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CAPTURED BY THE DRAGON WARLORD (FATED MATES OF THE SARKARNII WARLORDS BOOK TWO) by Hattie Jacks
This dragon warlord might think I belong to him, but he’s about to find out how wrong he is…I was minding my own business, exploring this brand new alien world myself and my friends have found ourself on, when Dexx kidnapped me. The great, scarred warlord is king of the underworld and he says he needs a mate to break the cycle which afflicts him and his crew. I am not a science experiment. I am not his mate. And I won’t fall for his gruff, strangely innocent, charms. Dexx might think he’s found a solution to the mutation which tortures him, but he knows nothing about mating and nothing about females. Which gives me an idea. Providing he keeps to the rules I set him, then I might consent to being his mate. The problem for my huge dragon shifter warlord is all the rules prevent him from doing the things he likes. How long is he going to last before I break him? I’m not sure, but it’s going to be fun finding out! Only when things start exploding, and his crew start getting hurt, it’s not a game anymore. Dexx needs a way to overcome his mutation, and I know I have to help him. Even if helping him might mean neither of us survive. AmazonKU
ALIEN DEVIL’S WRATH (VINDUTHI STOLEN BRIDES BOOK TWO) by Ava York
He thinks he’s the apex predator. Adorable. BRONWEN – Five years stuck on this prison planet taught me one thing—everything here wants to kill you, so you’d better be the thing they fear most. Now a hulking Vinduthi warrior has crashed into my kingdom, all horns and fangs and delicious violence. He thinks he’s rescuing me. Poor beast has no idea I’m the monster in this fairy tale.
ZAREK – I came to this hellscape for revenge. Instead, I found her. Bronwen—soft where I’m scarred, smiling where I snarl. She walked into a death trap, whistled once, and sent the beasts that were tearing me apart slinking back into the dark. Then she offered me a bargain: her secrets for passage off-world. Because when a scarred alien beast meets a sunshine psycho with murder on her mind, the only question is who claims who first. AmazonKU
HER ALIEN CYBORGS (THE DRIFT: HAVEN COLONY BOOK 10) by Susan Hayes
The only thing that ever came easy for her was trouble. After a lifetime of busting her ass and bending the law just to scrape by, Hezza is running on fumes. Her ship is even older than she is, and both are feeling their age. Is she ready to retire? Hell no. Hanging up her flight suit is the last thing she wants, even if it’s the smart thing to do. Before she can make that choice, trouble finds her again… and this time it comes with a double order of hard muscles, sinful smiles, and alpha attitude. They had nothing. No past. No future. No names. Then she appeared… and everything changed. Subjects Six and Seven are failed experiments. Created in secret using banned technology and stolen DNA, they were created as weapons for a not-so-distant war. Too stubborn to be controlled and too valuable to terminate, they exist only to serve… and to dream of freedom. Fate brought three battered hearts together, but it will take more than luck to survive the coming storm. Hezza is their key to happiness, and they’re her first rays of hope in a life spent in the shadows. Together, they’re going to change the galaxy… or die trying. AmazonKU
INTERSTELLAR LOVE SONG: A SUPERHERO X ALIEN MM ROMANCE (VILLAINS IN SPACE BOOK THREE) by C Rochelle
Micah – If there’s one thing I can confirm, it’s that shacking up with a bodysnatching space mercenary has made life infinitely more exciting. But now it’s time to get space married! And… space mpregged? Unfortunately for my end game plans, a looming threat is hanging over the universe, and I do mean looming over the entire universe—threatening us all. It looks like Ziggy and I need to save the day again! The issue is that this Big Bad always seems to be one step ahead, playing 6D chess while we scramble to set up the checkerboard, but as the professional problem-solver in my family, I’ve got this. AmazonKU
GALACTIC CYBORG HEAT SERIES: TOKE by Jessie Rose Case
Cyborg. Born of logic and programming. Survivor of freedom and choice. For over 400 years living day by day, doing his job of protecting the humans. Evolving beyond the programming that no longer worked. He had never seen her coming…..A child born, growing into adulthood, he found himself drawn to her. His emotions still turned off, he did not understand the pull. Curious he kept his distance not wanting to interfere in her life, until he had no choice. She was being hunted. Not by an animal. By a human that wanted what he could not have. He could smell her fear. See her emotions and he gripped his fists, not liking what he was seeing. Every protective instinct in him coming alive, his optic bleeding red. He would protect her. The female was not his to take…… Not his to own……. Not his… future……But she needed him and none of that was going to stop him……… And should the female chose him…… she would be HIS! AmazonKU
HER ALIEN MATCHMAKER by Melissa Riddell
He was her experiment. Now he’s her revolution. Dr. Lambodino has spent her career perfecting the art of genetic compatibility, earning her the nickname “Matchmaker” among her colleagues. In the shadowy corridors of XVU’s elite research facility, she dissects Volderen DNA, shaping it to fortify human survival. To her, science is supreme, and compassion is irrelevant. The alien test subjects are nothing more than tools at her disposal. But when Jetarin, a captive Volderen, challenges her steadfast allegiance to XVU’s propaganda and her oath to aid those in need, cracks begin to form in her beliefs. Ordered to terminate him, she hesitates, forcing herself to weigh loyalty against morality. As she defies command and smuggles him to safety, their tentative alliance deepens into something far more dangerous…something intimate. With XVU closing in and the truth unraveling around her, Dr. Lambodino must decide who she truly is. A scientist bound by duty? A fugitive condemned by her own past? Or a woman willing to rewrite the future for the sake of a love she never anticipated.
FATED TO THE HUNTER (XARC’N WARRIORS BOOK 13) by Lynnea Lee
KIERA – Running the first-ever Trader’s Market is chaotic enough; I don’t need a horned, purple alien with fangs, claws, and zero chill crashing my party. Bael’k says he’s here to help, but so far, all he’s done is scare away the one person I need to see. When I finally track down the elusive nomad and snag the map I’ve been hunting for, guess who volunteers to be my protector on a quest I never planned to take? It’s my first time out of the settlement walls in years, and I’m woefully unprepared. But with my knight in shining loincloth by my side, I might just survive. BAEL’K – They say the mate bond is absolute, eternal, and chosen by fate. But I don’t believe in fate. I believe in my blades, my shuttle, and the war I was bred to fight. I never wanted a mate… until I met Kiera. She’s fragile, stubborn, and maddeningly fascinating. When she sets out to recover lost tech in a dangerous Dead Zone, I volunteer, thinking it’ll earn me glory. But the moment she steps into danger, every protective instinct I’ve got flares to life. I soon realize she’s not just a mission. Kiera’s mine. And I’ll burn the stars down before I let anything take her from me. AmazonKU
ALIEN ATTACHMENT (YOU’VE GOT ALIEN MAIL BOOK TWO) by Lara Roth
KAYLEE: One simple rule: never open the cargo. Too bad I’ve never been good at following rules. Now I’m psychically bonded to Jhorn—a devastatingly gorgeous alien who was supposed to be delivered to some corporate client, not accidentally freed by a broke courier with terrible impulse control. He’s touch-starved, protective, and way too good at making me forget why getting attached is dangerous. The problem? ApexCorp wants their “property” back, and they’re not picky about collateral damage. We’re running out of fuel, credits, and places to hide. But every time those tentacles wrap around me, every electric pulse that sends pleasure racing through our bond, I care a little less about the bounty on our heads and a lot more about keeping him. JHORN: They made me to bond. They did not make me to choose. But I choose Kaylee—fierce, stubborn, perfect Kaylee who sees me as more than a weapon. Her touch ignites circuits that shouldn’t exist. Her laugh makes my tentacles flare like a beacon. Through our bond, I feel her loneliness, her buried need for connection, her growing desire that matches my own. ApexCorp will destroy her to reclaim me. I will not allow this. She thinks I’m the one who needs protecting, but she is precious beyond measure—my light, my anchor, my choice. I was designed for devotion, but what I feel for her transcends programming. And I will burn the galaxy before I let them take her from me. AmazonKU
A PHILOSOPHY OF THIEVES (CANARVIER FILES BOOK ONE) by Fran Wilde
VS Note: Not a romance. Listed as Steampunk. A scifi release of note.
The Canarviers are the premier performance thieves in New Washington, blending astonishing acrobatics, clever misdirection, and daring escapes to entertain their rich patrons. As King Canarvier has always told his children, their work is art. Who else could titillate audiences with illicit history lessons and tease them through the gaps in their much-prized security? Now that they’re adults, King’s children feel their divisions more than their bonds. Roosa attends an exclusive finishing university, blending in so well she’s unsure where she belongs. Her brother Dax craves a chance to prove himself, stifling under his father’s caution. Then King disappears. With only days to buy mercy before their father is lost forever, Roo and Dax must compete in a high-stakes Grand Heist, pushing down their resentments to work together. Against a technocrat wagering more than he can lose, a security chief with a taste for pain, and a society beauty with secrets of her own, any misstep promises catastrophic ruin. But Canarviers are artists. And they perform best when the pressure is on.
THE ALIEN WHO SAVED CHRISTMAS by Cassandra Gannon
Sadie Malone’s holiday season has gone from bad to worse. On Thanksgiving, she was kidnapped by aliens. By Christmas Eve, she was stuck on some weird planet, with zero holiday cheer. If she wants to make it back to Ohio in time for New Year’s, she’s gonna need a plan. Step one: Get a spaceship. Step two: Find a pilot. Step three: Avoid all the monsters hunting her. Luckily, there’s a giant, four-armed alien who might be able to help. Xane is grumpy and suspicious, but he’s also protective, strangely hot, and able to rip off people’s legs when they’re mean. Sadie’s thrilled to buy him at the creepy alien auction and free him from creepy alien captivity. She’s less thrilled to learn that she’s the only woman in this part of the universe. And that no one here’s ever heard of a Christmas carol. …Oh, and that she and Xane somehow got married. AmazonKU
SALTCROP: A NOVEL by Yume Kitasei
VS note: Not a romance. A scifi release of note.
In Earth’s not too distant future, seas consume coastal cities, highways disintegrate underwater, and mutant fish lurk in pirate-controlled depths. Skipper, a skilled sailor and the youngest of three sisters, earns money skimming and reselling plastic from the ocean to care for her ailing grandmother. But then her eldest sister, Nora, goes missing. Nora left home a decade ago in pursuit of a cure for failing crops all over the world. When Skipper and her other sister, Carmen, receive a cryptic plea for help, they must put aside their differences and set out across the sea to find—and save—her. As they voyage through a dying world both beautiful and strange, encountering other travelers along the way, they learn more about their sister’s work and the corporations that want what she discovered. But the farther they go, the more uncertain their mission becomes: What dangerous attention did Nora attract, and how well do they really know their sister—or each other? Thus begins an epic journey spanning oceans and continents and a wistful rumination on sisterhood, friendship, and ecological disaster. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
FABRICATED: A CYBIL LEWIS SF MYSTERY by Nicole Givens Kurtz
VS Note: Not a romance.
Cybil Lewis, a private inspector in futuristic D.C., now The District, begrudgingly works with the Territory Alliance agents to track down an escaped violator, Nico Mars. Almost immediately, Cybil is tossed into the District’s gritty underbelly of political ambition, drugs, and betrayal. This case will take her and Jane deep into the reaches of The District’s notorious Sector 12, where life is cheap and currency is king. When her investigation leads back to those responsible for protecting citizens, Cybil discovers she’s in danger. She’s reminded once again that everything can be fabricated. Amazon
SOLAR BOUND: A QURILIXEN WORLD NOVEL: INTERGALACTIC DATING AGENCY (GALAXY ALIEN MAIL ORDER BRIDES BOOK EIGHT) by Michelle M Pillow
When Solar, a golden-skinned guard from the eternal daylight of Solarus, crash-lands outside Duskrock, Arizona, subtlety goes up in smoke. The catastrophically inept Galaxy Alien Mail Order Brides have blown his cover, UFO headlines are everywhere, and a black-ops outfit called Milano is already on the hunt. Then Solar meets Dani Ember, a fire dancer whose spark pulls him like gravity, and hiding becomes the last thing on his mind. Dani has always trusted flame more than people until an alien warrior explodes into her life, glowing like sunlight made flesh. Forced into hiding together, their connection ignites hotter with every touch. But with aliens Eclipse and Lunar also in Milano’s crosshairs, duty and desire collide. To save his companions, protect Earth, and give his divided world a chance at peace, Solar must make the one choice he never planned for… claiming the human who feels like home. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
SHE WHO DEVOURS THE STARS: BOOK ONE OF THE ASTRAL MESS by Danica Odette
VS Note: LGBTQ SFR.
Fern Meldin wanted one night of fun with a woman she just met, not a legend. One night of trouble, not a lifetime tethered to a myth. Somewhere between the kiss and the collapse, she astrally resonated with a black hole and woke up bonded to Vireleth the Closure, the most dangerous mythship in history. A mythship with abandonment issues, a taste for dramatic entrances, and a tendency to hold grudges across lifetimes. She once served a legendary hero who saved the universe and died very, very dramatically, leaving behind one incredibly lonely ship with trust issues. Now the government wants Fern contained. The ship wants a partner who won’t leave. And Dyris Vaelith, brilliant Director of the Accord Emergence Division and the kind of woman who could negotiate peace treaties or start wars with equal flair, is about to discover that containing a disaster lesbian with reality-bending powers is significantly more complicated when you’re falling for her. A sapphic mythpunk space opera about haunted ships, disaster queers, and learning that sometimes the most dangerous thing in the galaxy just wants someone to stay. AmazonKU
HUNTED BY ZKARI (ALIEN MATE HUNT BOOK TWO) by Zara Crowe
My court-martial or thirty days in an alien jungle. I chose the jungle. I chose wrong. Because the hunter waiting for me doesn’t just want to catch me. He wants to unravel me. The steaming world of Vorthak reeks of him—territorial markers soaked into the earth, his presence saturating every shadow. The preparation tonic twists his scent into a drug, making my body recognize what my mind refuses to accept: I’ve walked into the territory of my perfect biological match. Zkari doesn’t chase. He stalks. He clears dangers from my path. Leaves me food and water. Watches while I learn that in this lethal jungle, he isn’t the threat—he’s the only reason I survive. And then he teaches me what survival will cost. Each time he lets me go, my resistance crumbles. Each encounter leaves me emptier, needier, closer to surrender. My soldier’s training says fight. My pride says resist. But my body? It knows exactly who I was made for. When this hunter finally decides I’m his, I won’t just let him claim me. I’ll beg for it. AmazonKU
MATED TO THE MONSTER GOD by Cara Stone and Athena Storm
I am her fantasy, brought to life. Not metaphorically. Not poetically. Literally. She dreamed of something stronger. Something dangerous. Something that would kill for her, protect her, worship her—and never leave. So that’s what I became. Not human. Not machine. Not anything nature intended. I was born from her blood, shaped by her desire, and forged for one purpose. To be hers. The Combine thinks they can take her. Cut her open. Study what we’ve become. Let them try. I’ll kill the world before I let her go. She wished her fantasy would come to life. What she didn’t know… was that it would be so perfect…She’d never need to fantasize again. AmazonKU
FATED IN A TIME OF WAR by Athena Storm
They killed my brother. Then they sent me into the ash to die too. That’s when I found her. She should’ve been my enemy. A human. A healer. Soft where I’m all claws and scars. But when I tie her wrists and carry her through the fire…something ancient inside me wakes up. I don’t want peace. I want her. She looks at me like I’m worth saving. Touches me like I’m not a weapon. And when they take her from me—I go feral. I was forged for war. But I’ll burn down the stars to bring her home. AmazonKU
STELLAR DRIFT (CENTRAL GALACTIC CONCORDANCE) by Carol Van Natta
VS note: An ‘expanded’ re-release.
For fugitive pilot Sairy Sarvand, survival in the vast rainforest on Qal Corona depends on one rule: trust no one, especially not a government forest ranger. But when she finds the handsome and honorable Houyen succumbing to a fatal illness, her conscience won’t let her walk away. Even though saving him exposes one of her secrets. Haunted by a memory of the woman who saved him, Ranger Houyen Albasrey is trapped between a corrupt command that wants the truth buried and his own unshakeable integrity. His search for answers leads him back to Sairy, forcing them into an uneasy alliance. Together, they must uncover the source of the plague before their deadly secrets—and their growing attraction—destroy them both. When they discover the source might be even deadlier than the disease, can they survive long enough to do what must be done? Or will they be caught in a web of secrets, lies, and betrayal?
PLEASURED BY THE PANTHER: MONSTRUM KINDRED SPICY SHORTS NOVELLA (THE MONSTRUM KINDRED) by Evangeline Anderson
Miranda thinks her days of passion are behind her—she’s a divorced, curvy, fifty-something English teacher deep in menopause who’s just trying to keep her daughter’s wedding on track. But when a General Bride Draft sweeps her into the arms of Korrath, a fierce Panther Monstrum from another universe, her world is turned upside down. Tall, muscular, and devastatingly dominant, Korrath insists she is his Mature Elite—a rare woman entering herSecond Heat, ripe for pleasure, passion, and bonding. What follows is a whirlwind of forbidden desire, fated mates, and toe-curling pleasurethat makes Miranda question everything she thought she knew about love, lust, and age. Will she surrender to his knot and let herself be bound to a Monstrum warrior forever? Or will she return to her ordinary human life, leaving behind the most earth-shattering passion she’s ever known?
THE LAST WOMAN ON EARTH (THE DEVIL AT THE END BOOK ONE) by Bex Benjamin
VS Note: FF SFR.
Three years ago, life as Nicky knew it ended when a mystery virus turned a tenth of humans into nocturnal, feral monsters, and everyone else into their prey. Now she’s found a new normal in a survivor community near York. That is until Meredith Hind appears, with her own private army, a terrible attitude and a challenge for Nicky: investigate the real origin of the apocalypse. Meredith’s the most dangerous person Nicky’s ever met – and the most infuriating. So why can’t Nicky stop thinking about her? And if Meredith’s right, what will the people who ended the world do to Nicky when they realise she’s onto them? The Last Woman on Earth begins a new trilogy about post-apocalyptic monsters, deep platonic friendships and a very complicated romantic one.
THE DREAMER AND THE DEEP SPACE WARRIOR by T K Tucker
Isobel Nott isn’t one to obey the rules of polite society. With a marriage she doesn’t want looming ahead, she spends her remaining time as a spinster in quiet rebellion. Which is exactly how she finds herself in the woods at night investigating two flying objects that crash-land there. What she isn’t expecting to find are people—hulking, well-armored, and battling. When the victor throws her over his shoulder and carries her out of the self-destructing ship, her life is irrevocably changed. Ved Qon Cleave is brutal and exacting. He has ensured that anything that could make him weak was destroyed long ago. But when he’s led into an ambush, dragged through a tear in space, and stranded on a planet far away, everything changes. Isobel Nott shouldn’t know that he exists. And he certainly shouldn’t be drawn to her. Nothing good could come from such a connection—they don’t belong in each other’s worlds. His is harsh and brutal, hers is full of rules and manners. As his enemies close in from all sides, he can’t afford to have any weaknesses. But it may already be too late. AmazonKU
ACROSS THE STARS: AN ALIEN DRAGONRIDER ROMANCE (COSMIC THREADS OF FATE BOOK ONE) by Tera Nova and Jade Waltz
Alien dragon riders. Fated mates. A forbidden love that could save—or destroy—a world. Mae’s mission was to scout humanity’s next colony. What she discovered instead were myths come alive—alien dragon riders who dwell among towering trees. When Watai, a fierce warrior bound to his dragon, attempts to teach her about his world, he declares that she is his cosmicmate, bound by the same cosmicthread—a fated cord tying them together, heart and soul. Every moment with him blurs the line between duty and desire, until Mae is torn between betraying her people or betraying her heart. Now she faces the ultimate choice: embrace her connection with Watai… or resist its pull, sever their thread of fate, and flee to protect everything she has come to love. AmazonKU
THE VADOROK’S UEXPECTED MATE (THE MATE INDEX: DOROK BOOK ONE) by S J Sanders
Humans were never meant to be on Dorok. That was just common sense. But when a human comes across the ice-flats and incites a tribe of native VaDorok into breaking into the Agraak lab to rescue a small group of human women, they suddenly have several vulnerable females awakening the ulukskinon—the mating fire—within their unmated males. But, while matings are rare enough to be considered a blessing, it is not welcomed by everyone. Kull, having experienced the loss of a mate in his youth, wants nothing of the ulukskinon’s return, but he cannot quite seem to shake the female he rescued. Ulukskinon is not good for either of them. With her size and fragility, he knows that it can only end in sorrow. Despite his determination to protect her, and his heart, from disaster, Katie chips away at his defenses. Although she has suffered much at the hands of her captors, she possesses a spirit that he cannot help but admire. Can they both set aside the pain of their past to trust in the love that they find with each other? AmazonKU
THE ALIEN FARMER NEEDS A WIFE (GALACTIC MAIL ORDER BRIDES) by Ava Blaire
Trauma nurse Reanne Garson thought her worst nightmare was captivity under a cruel alien overlord—until she’s handed over to a massive, scarred farmer on a harsh frontier planet. Narvik Thalen never wanted another mate after losing the love of his life, but to hold onto his land, he needs a wife. Reanne is determined never to submit again. Narvik is determined to protect her—even from himself. But on Valdoris Prime, survival means working together, and the way she looks at him sparks a fire he thought was long dead. As stormhawks circle and a predator overlord watches their every move, one truth becomes undeniable: what started as a contract might just become the fiercest love in the galaxy. Amazon
SAVED BY THE ALIEN HYBRID (HYBRIDS OF YULAIRA BOOK ONE) by Lynell Miles
Commander Cordelia Normandy is desperate for redemption. After her catastrophic final flight mission, she sees her new assignment delivering colonists as a fresh start. At least, until she wakes from cryosleep to find herself caught in an interstellar war between an alien empire and their hybrid creations. As a hybrid rebel fighting against the empire that made him, Rentir has only known conflict. When an alien ship crashes on his planet, he doesn’t expect to meet the first woman he’s ever encountered. Cordelia’s presence plagues him with an obsession he doesn’t understand. As Cordelia and Rentir race to recover her crew before the empire can abduct them, one thing becomes abundantly clear: there’s a reason there are no women on Yulaira. AmazonKU
***********************BRIEF BREAK BEFORE THE FANTASY/PNR BOOKS!**************************************
VS: This week TALINN, the third book in my scifi romance Badari Gladiators series stands at the bottom of the backlist, according to Amazon, so I’ll feature him for your consideration!
TALINN (BADARI GLADIATORS BOOK THREE) by Veronica Scott
Talinn was a genetically engineered senior soldier in his Badari Warrior pack until unscrupulous laboratory guards faked his death and sold him into slavery in the galaxy’s hinterlands. Purchased by a nomadic warlord and forced to fight in games for the amusement of the crowds, Talinn has endured through sheer strength of will. He sees no possibility of escape but a Badari never gives up until the goddess calls him to the afterlife.
Bailey Kingsmere was a talented and ambitious entertainer on an interstellar cruise liner when her ship was destroyed in an accident. She escaped in a defective cryonic lifepod, which eventually drifted out of the Sectors entirely and crashed on a primitive planet. Superstitious locals decide to place her in the arena as a prize for a lucky gladiator.
Talinn needs only one look to know Bailey is his fated mate. He’ll do whatever it takes to rescue her from the other fighters and claim her as his prize but how can he ensure her safety thereafter? Since he’s not human and has alien reptilian predator DNA which gives him extra capabilities, will Bailey accept him as a mate? And can they ever escape their desperate situation and find a way to freedom? TALINN is the third book in the Badari Gladiators Series and can be read as a standalone. A steamy romance with fated mates this story was initially published in the Claimed Among the Stars Anthology (no longer available), but has been expanded here with an additional 15,000 words.
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A DOUBLE-EEDGED BLADE (IRISH LION DUOLOGY BOOK ONE) by Julie Moffett
VS Note: “Updated and refreshed” re-release. Book 2 has also been re-released.
British spy Faith Worthington has faced danger in every corner of the modern world—but nothing could prepare her for 17th-century Ireland. On a mission in pursuit of an IRA terrorist, Faith is hurled back through time, landing in a land torn by rebellion and bloodshed. There, she meets Miles O’Bruaidar—the legendary Irish Lion—fearless, passionate, and convinced that Faith is an English spy. As he takes her hostage to uncover her true motives, Faith struggles to navigate a world of swords, alliances, and honor while desperately searching for a way back to her own time. But the more she resists, the more she is drawn to Miles, whose strength is matched only by his honor and kindness. As danger and desire collide, Faith must choose between the life she knows and a love that cuts both ways—a love that may prove to be … A Double-Edged Blade.
OMEGA AND THE BEAST by Sinistre Ange
They say an Alpha Beast roams the woods and anyone who leaves the village will be torn to shreds…
I live in the village but I have to hide what I am. Omegas are wicked. Sinful. If anyone discovers my secret, Father Conal will sacrifice me to the Alpha Beast. My Father is the only one who knows and he finds me suppressors on the black market to hide my true nature, but he has to travel through the woods to get them. He should be back by now and Father Conal has been coming to my door every day. Pushing me. Pressing me. He wants me as his wife, but he doesn’t know what I am. There’s only one thing I can do: go into the woods and find my father… and hope I find him before the Alpha Beast finds me. Dedicated to all the girls who wanted the Beast. AmazonKU
DEAD ON ARRIVAL (AFTERLIFE FILES BOOK ONE) by Paula Lester
In the supernatural funeral business, not all clients stay dead. Wren Grimm thought inheriting her grandmother’s funeral home would be the biggest challenge of her career change. She was wrong. When Luna Whitmore’s “accidental” death lands on Wren’s preparation table, her newly awakened empathic gift reveals the truth—Luna was murdered. But solving a magical homicide isn’t exactly covered in funeral director training, especially when the victim was fae royalty and the killer could be anyone in Honeyvale’s hidden supernatural community. Between a dramatic vampire who thinks he’s a grief counselor, a tech-savvy ghost with a true crime obsession, the phoenix who runs the crematorium, and a mysterious cat with unsettling intelligence, Wren’s new “staff” is anything but ordinary. Add in a nosy blogger determined to expose supernatural secrets and a fae court demanding justice, and Wren’s quiet small-town funeral home is suddenly the center of otherworldly chaos. AmazonKU
SAVED BY HER GUARDIAN (YULETIDE SHIFTERS BOOK FOUR) by R E Butler
Newly graduated reaper Aralyn hates her assignment: ferrying the souls of children into the afterlife. Her reluctance earns her the wrath of her uncle, Grim, the most powerful reaper, who banishes her to the most miserable post imaginable—the oldest church in America, where her only company is the brooding and mysterious Church Grim, a supernatural black dog. Maverick, a snow leopard shifter, returns home to celebrate his alpha’s new baby, only to be drawn inexplicably to the ancient cemetery on the church grounds near his hometown. There, he discovers two shocking truths: the Church Grim is real, and his truemate is a disgruntled reaper. Jack Frost, ever scheming, plans to overthrow his brother Santa by seizing control of the Well of Magic, and he’s enlisted Grim to help. As part of their plan, Frost abducts Aralyn, twisting her desperation to escape her job into a trap laced with his dark magic. With every moment she’s in Frost’s icy grip, she edges closer to corruption—and farther away from Maverick. Can Maverick reach Aralyn in time, or will Frost’s dark magic destroy her—and Christmas itself?
DEAD TO RIGHTS (HAPPILY EVER AFTERLIFE BOOK THREE) by Arden Steele
VS Note: MM PNR.
There are worse things than dying. For Finn Truitt, waking up in the Underworld as a vampire is much more concerning than the fact that he died. Twice. With no memory of either event, he’s getting a crash course in what it means to be an Otherling, a nightwalker, and well…dead. Patrolling the Village, settling disputes, and guiding new souls across the river passes the time, but even that can’t distract him from a certain human with sad eyes and a sharp tongue. Most people don’t get a second chance, let alone a third, and Noah Marsh isn’t about to waste his. Besides, not much has changed besides his location—and his growing obsession with the new guy in town. He doesn’t do commitment, and he’s not looking for forever, but Finn is different. Not only does he have Noah questioning everything he thought he wanted…But also what he’s willing to do to keep it. AmazonKU
HELP WANTED, VAMPIRES INQUIRE WITHIN (OURS EVERMORE BOOK SIX) by RK Munin
VS Note: MMF.
When vampires are hunting a landless nymph, her gargoyle protector comes up with an unorthodox solution: They’ll choose the vampire who’ll claim her. Can they find the right candidate for the job?
Skyler is a rare landless nymph, which means any vampire can claim her without worrying about an unwilling soul bond poisoning them. She’d managed to stay hidden until a trip to San Diego in a last-ditch attempt to bond with some acreage that had recently lost its nymph. Still landless, she finds herself hunted by vampires desperate for a soul bond that will keep them from going feral. She finds protection in the form of a gargoyle named Mason. He does his best to keep her safe, but there are a lot of vampires who want her and only one of him. Maybe it’s time to try something different; they’ll pick the vampire. It’s a great idea if they can survive the interview process! AmazonKU
GHOSTS, GHOULS AND GROWLS (COUNTRY COTTAGE MYSTERIES BOOK 30) by Addison Moore
Bizzy – The baby is finally here! And just when I thought midnight feedings for my newborn would be the scariest part of my October, a ghost hunter turns up dead at Spider Cove’s Fright Night Halloween Festival. Between diaper changes and decoding the thoughts I’m picking up from suspects’ minds, I’m running on fumes—and that’s before the strange occurrences start plaguing my inn! With Jasper working overtime on the case, it’s up to me, Fish, and Sherlock Bones to determine if there’s a flesh-and-blood killer in our midst or if something truly supernatural is haunting Spider Cove this Halloween. Let’s just hope I can solve this mystery before I become the next victim—Fish and Sherlock (my sweet, talking pets) would never forgive me, and frankly, neither would the baby! AmazonKU
KINGDOM OF THE WOLF (FORBIDDEN MATES BOOK TWO) by Amelia Shaw
VS Note: MFM.
Loving my mates day after day is heavenly… but when their pack arrives to destroy us? Yeah, not so great! The fabled Black Wolves, the pack my mates belong to and my enemies, have finally arrived to claim my kingdom; but thankfully my mates have a plan! Weaving a web of lies, we bend the truth, hoping to trick the Elders into believing I’m no more than a servant who survived locked up inside the castle. As the pack deliberates my fate, I fall sick. Could it be the plague returned? Despite our best efforts at subterfuge my mates are declared traitors to their own kind and we’re all in more danger than ever before. Our lives hang in the balance and my kingdom’s invaded… but now I’m carrying the hope or damnation of us all! AmazonKU
FATE’S BANE by C L Clark
VS Note: FF Fantasy.
Warring clans. Burning hearts. Deadly fate. The clans of the fens enjoy a tenuous peace, and it is all thanks to Agnir, ward and hostage. For as long as she can remember she has lived among the enemy, learning their ways, growing strong alongside their children. When a burgeoning love for the chieftain’s daughter lures them both to a hidden spring, a magic awakens in them that could bind the clans under one banner at last—or destroy any hope of peace. By working their intentions into leather, they can weave misfortune for their enemies… just like the Fate’s Bane that haunts the legends of the clans. Ambitions grow in their fathers’ hearts, grudges threaten a return to violence, and greedy enemies wait outside the borders, seeking a foothold to claim the fens for themselves. And though their Makings may save their families, the legend that gave them this power always exacts its price.
THE SOVEREIGN (MAGIC OF THE LOST BOOK THREE) by C L Clark
VS note: FF Fantasy.
Luca is the new queen of Balladaire. Her empire is already splintering in her hands. Her uncle wasn’t the only traitor in the court, and the Withering plague will decimate her people if she can’t unearth Balladaire’s magic. The only person who can help her wants the only thing Luca won’t give—the end of the monarchy. Touraine is Luca’s general. She has everything she ever wanted. While Luca looks within Balladaire’s borders, Touraine looks outward—the alliance with Qazal is brittle and Balladaire’s neighbors are ready to pounce on its new weakness. When the army comes, led by none other than Touraine’s old lover, Touraine must face the truth about herself—and the empire she once called home. A storm is coming. Touraine and Luca will stand against it together, or it will tear them apart once and for all.
SWORDS OF SOUL AND MAGIC (GATE CHRONICLES BOOK THREE) by Alli Earnest
With the fate of the world in her hands, Hallie Walker is at the mercy of a power she cannot control. When it leads her to a legendary sword once lost to time, the sword’s secrets could save them all. She only needs the courage to use it. In the battle-worn capital, Kase Shackley fights to unite a city that no longer believes in the Shackley name. Haunted by his past and a fragile truce with a dangerous enemy, he’s determined to save his country—and Hallie—though it might cost his life. As the world falls apart under Jagamot’s shadow, Hallie and Kase race to stop the destruction, even if it means using forbidden magic. Yet, in a war of gods, salvation may come at the price of their souls. AmazonKU
OF BLOOD AND FIRE (DRAKKON KIN TRILOGY BOOK THREE) by Keri Arthur
Can an improbable alliance between human and drakkon save their world from utter destruction?Princess Bryn Silva never wanted the crown this way. With her parents dead and Esan’s military devastated, she’s thrust onto a throne she once wanted, but is utterly unprepared to fill. Worse still, her husband, Damon—heir to the throne of Zephrine—has vanished, leaving her to face the storm alone. As the gilded riders, hungry to claim Arleeon’s fertile lands as their own, rain death and destruction from their armored birds, the greatest threat to both Bryn and Esan might come from the one man who should be their staunchest ally. Because Aric Velez—Damon’s father—has returned, and plans to use her inexperience to claim the throne and become the ultimate ruler over all Arleeon. And he doesn’t care what he has to do to see his ambitions realized. As the losses mount, the race to find a means of defeating their foes becomes ever more desperate. But can the drakkon kin ever hope to win a war when they are so outnumbered? Or will Bryn be forced to face an impossible choice: sacrifice everything she loves, or watch her kingdom burn.
KISS FOR MY KRAKEN (FAIRHAVEN FALLS) by Honey Phillips
A lonely woman, a grumpy kraken, and a town determined to bring them together…Nina needs a fresh start. Broke, alone, and desperate to escape her past, she stumbles into the quirky little town of Fairhaven Falls, hoping for a quiet place to rebuild her life. What she doesn’t expect is to nearly drown in the river on the edge of town—or to be saved by the town’s most mysterious resident. Sam has spent most of his life lurking deep in the river, keeping his distance from the humans on shore. As a kraken, he’s used to being feared, whispered about, and left alone. But when he rescues Nina, something in him stirs—an unfamiliar and dangerous longing to keep her. Nina should be terrified of the massive, tentacled creature who rescues her. Instead, she finds herself drawn to him—the gruff protector with bioluminescent skin, a possessive streak a mile wide, and a heart as deep as the ocean. But just as she begins to believe she’s finally found a place to belong, her past comes calling, threatening to rip her new life—and her monster—from her grasp. Sam has spent his life keeping his distance. But when danger comes for Nina, he’s ready to show the town—and the world—just how terrifyingly protective a kraken in love can be. Welcome to Fairhaven Falls, where love is wet, wild, and all together wonderful! AmazonKU
SIGMA’S HOLIDAY: GAY WOLF SHIFTER CHRISTMAS ROMANCE (TALES OF THE TELLURIAN PACK BOOK FIVE) by Blake R Wolfe
I wasn’t supposed to be in Marquette. But after my mother died, I found a box of letters in her attic—dozens of them, all from the same man. Dave. My biological father. Turns out my mom had a whole secret life before me, complete with pack politics, scandal, and a lover she left before she gave birth to me. And now I find out I’ve got a half-brother named Chance and a town full of shifters who see me as an outsider. Then I met Danny. He runs a local Christmas tree lot and smells like pine, earth, and cinnamon coffee. He’s kind in a way I’ve never known, rough around the edges, and fiercely loyal to the land he calls home. I didn’t mean to fall for him. I just wanted to find some connection, to understand where I came from. But the closer we get, the harder it is to ignore the truth. Because I’m not just here to meet my family. I work for a strip mining company. And when I tested one of Danny’s Christmas trees to confirm what the reports said… I found exactly what I feared. The soil under his lot is rich with copper. My company wants it all. And Danny’s tree lot is on the brink of foreclosure. Now I have a choice. Either I tell him who I am and break his heart… or stay quiet and betray everything that’s starting to feel like home. AmazonKU
MOONLIGHT BONDS (THE NEXUS SERIES BOOK FOUR) by G Bailey
Starlight City is gone, reduced to ash and memories. Half of the city lies dead beneath the rubble and ash, and the other half is scattered like leaves in a storm. Gwen’s mates are just as broken and lost, their bonds strained to the breaking point with no clue what to do next. Desperate and running out of options, Gwenieve turns to her past to find answers that might save what’s left of her world. She finds herself in Morriganis City, facing a family member she never expected. But the Gods have long memories, and it turns out they have not forgotten her vow. The Rite of Freedom will continue its deadly course, even if her world is shattering apart day by day. With her Nexus finally ready to reveal all the buried secrets of their Starlight past, with her mates slowly learning who they truly are and the devastating power they wield, her twin sister and the Vian king sowing chaos at every turn, and the world tipping dangerously toward a path of no return, Gwenieve has to dig deep and find the strength to fight. The Gods may think they hold all the cards, but they’ve forgotten one crucial thing about Gwenieve and her bonds. As her Nexus promises in the darkness: “They are mine, and all Gods will die.” AmazonKU
A DAGGER OF ICE AND INTRIGUE (THE CURSE OF SILVER SECRETS AND CRUEL SHADOWS SERIES BOOK THREE) by Vera Raye
They stole my throne and stood by while I was taken captive. To reclaim my crown, I must trust my worst enemy. When I wake up in a coffin after the worst Clan wedding in Malhaven’s history, vengeance is the only thing keeping me alive. But the world I claw back into is colder than death. My father, the leader of the Protectorate Clan, is dead. My uncle sits on the throne meant for me. I’ve been taken to a brutal, frozen land ruled by the ruthless Commander, a man as terrifying as he is magnetic. He’s a legend drenched in blood and shadows–and, perhaps, the only one strong enough to match the storm rising inside of me. To win back my crown, I must do the unthinkable and ally myself with the Blood Brotherhood, the enemy Clan I was raised to hate. But the more time I spend with my infuriating enemy, the more the lines between duty and desire blur beyond my control. His powers are dangerous. But I fear what his heated whispers do to me even more. As our tentative alliance turns to something deeper, the secret he’s hiding could break the continent, the Clan world we want to rule–and my heart. A Dagger of Ice and Intrigue is book 1 in the second duology of the A Curse of Silver Secrets and Cruel Shadows series. It’s a slowburn, enemies-to-lovers romantasy where banter is a love language and secrets can kill. The series starts out hot and only gets hotter as the mystery grows. In the War of the Clans, which side will you choose? AmazonKU AB
DYING FOR MAGIC (ELLA BLOOM MYSTERIES BOOK ONE) by Sarah Noffke
Ella Bloom can see magic no one else can—and it’s leading her straight to a killer. When Ella accepts a mysterious job in the picturesque town of Gloamington, all she wants is six weeks of peace and a place to call home. Instead, she finds herself assistant to Malcolm Fawkes, a renowned paranormal detective with no memory of hiring her—or much of anything else. When magic that only Ella can see leads her to a murder, she discovers Gloamington isn’t the quaint small town it appears to be. Five years ago, it was a magical haven until something went terribly wrong. Now the town’s dormant wellspring—the Gloaming—is stirring again, awakening with Ella’s arrival. With a reluctant Malcolm by her side, Ella must navigate a web of secrets, suspicious townspeople and her own mysterious connection to Gloamington’s magical past. Someone in town is willing to kill to keep magic buried forever. Ella’s unusual abilities make her their next likely target. The Gloaming is opening once more. Could Ella Bloom be the key to everything? AmazonKU
ROGUE IF YOU WANT TO: AN MM MPREG SHIFTER ROMANCE (FUR-EVER MOUNTAIN PACK BOOK TWO) by Lorelai M Hart and Colbie Dunbar
Not all packs are forever. My father raised me and my twin as rivals, preparing us for the day when we would need to fight for his position… a fight that would leave only one of us standing. My brother has been all in from the beginning, the power calling to him like a drug. Me? I can’t even fathom challenging him. We shared a womb. He’s a part of me, whether he feels the same or not. I have a plan, one where we both live and he gains the power he desperately craves. My twin has a plan too, one that leaves me waking up in the arms of a stranger, marked as rogue, barely breathing, and with no idea how I got there. AmazonKU
SILVER AND LEAD: AN OCTOBER DAYE NOVEL by Seanan McGuire
Something is rotten in Faerie. In the aftermath of Titania’s reality-warping enchantment, things are returning to what passes for normal in the Kingdom in the Mists—until it’s discovered that the royal vaults have been looted, and several powerful magical artifacts are missing. None are things that can be safely left unsecured, and some have the potential to do almost as much damage as Titania did, and having them in the wrong hands could prove just as disastrous. At least the theft means that Sir October “Toby” Daye, Knight errant and Hero of the Realm, finally has an excuse to get out of the house. Sure, she’s eight and a half months pregnant, but that doesn’t mean she can’t take care of herself. But with the sea witch offering to stand godmother to Toby’s child, maybe there are greater dangers ahead for Toby and her family than it appears….Old enemies will resurface, new enemies will disguise themselves as friends, and Queen Windermere must try to keep her Hero on the case without getting herself gutted by the increasingly irritated local King of Cats. Sometimes, what’s been lost can be the most dangerous threat of all.
SHADOW RUNNING (SHADOW BLADE SERIES BOOK FOUR) by Yasmine Galenorn
When people start disappearing from Give A Hand Up, an organization dedicated to helping homeless Supes, one of their clients comes to us with suspicions that something’s desperately wrong. The organization recruits the homeless from shelters with promises of a better life, but over thirty recruits have vanished without a trace, and nobody from Give A Hand Up will even acknowledge there’s a problem. Dante and I go undercover to investigate, and discover a tie-in to the ramp up in demonic activity. Will we be able to rescue those who have disappeared, even as we attempt to throw the demons off our scent?
TASTE OF THORNS (FIRESTONE ACADEMY BOOK THREE) by Hannah Haze
Return to the dangerous halls of Firestone Academy, where romance burns as fiercely as magic, and threats lurk around every corner. The truth may come at a price but I’m more than willing to pay it. Secrets have been spilled and forces unveiled. I’m stronger than I ever imagined and beginning to believe that fate has bound me to these powerful men for a reason. To expose the truth. All I have to do is harness this new ability and untangle the web of lies suffocating the academy. Then with the Princes by my side, I’m going to trap the monsters prowling through the shadows of the academy before anyone else is taken from me. And what bait am I going to use to lure the biggest monster of them all? Me. AmazonKU
QUEEN OF BLOOD: BOOK THREE OF THE CELESTIA TRILOGY by Nicola Zhang
The epic conclusion to the LGBTQ fantasy series. King Anden of Vindra stands against High Queen Telmaine, a clash of crowns that will determine the fate of the continent. The Berossian Empire launches its forces in a great crusade, but an unexpected voice rises in the form of a barefoot priestess, whose messages of peace spread like wildfire, threatening to derail the empire’s war effort and shake its very foundations. Cities will burn. Generals will fall. History repeats itself as Anden finds himself at sea, torn between saving his kingdom and the man he loves. The final book of the CELESTIA trilogy is a breathtaking tale of love and sacrifice, choices and destiny. When Celestia is drawn for the last time, who will shape the world to come? AmazonKU
THE GARGOYLE AND THE MAIDEN (NIGHTFALL GUARDIANS BOOK ONE) by Sara Ivy Hill
Idabel never planned to be a traitor. But when survival inside the walled city of Solvantis meant securing a monster’s bite, she did what she had to do and seduced the stoic gargoyle commander.
She didn’t realize she’d become a weapon used to lead an army to slaughter. Nor did she anticipate that a single night of deception would leave her with child. Six years later, watch leader Brandt returns from fighting the goblin hordes, victorious but shattered. His body bears the scars of battle, and his mind is haunted by his lost brothers…and his lost memories. But as he heals, the truth emerges: He has a mate he left behind. A son he’s never met. And a betrayal that cuts deeper than any war wound. Idabel expected his rage. His vengeance. But she never expected his relentless claim. Because despite everything, the bond between them never truly broke… and now, neither of them can resist the pull. AmazonKU
MARKED BY THE BROKEN ORC by Michele Mills
I’m so very irritated to learn that my mysterious orc neighbor has been hired as our town’s newest firefighter. I wanted that job. How did he get that open position instead of me? I’m a highly qualified EMT who belongs to the National Guard. I teach self-defense classes twice a week and can handle a gun better than anyone in the county. Most people fear me, for reasons I can’t fully understand. And last night, that orc rudely pounded on my door at 2 am, ordering me to turn down the music. I gaped at the powerful, shirtless male who dared interfere with my “why didn’t I get that job?” drunken sleepover party. Then I swiftly kicked all my girlfriends out to comply with his demand. Therein began my obsession with the scrumptious, green-skinned and heavily muscled Kavin Irontree. What I didn’t expect was for him to shun my all-out, flirtatious charm offensive. After some detective work at the local orc tattoo shop, Heat & Ink, I discovered that Kavin’s mother had abandoned her infant son and mate, which instigated his father’s debilitating alcoholism and eventual suicide, leading to Kavin’s orphaned upbringing. This caused the broken orc to swear off human females entirely. His viewpoint is understandable. Too bad for him. I don’t give up that easily. AmazonKU
BLOOD COURT (CURSED DARKNESS (DARK HOLLOW ACADEMY) BOOK TWO) by Eve Newton
The Blood Court has summoned us, and I can’t ignore its call. The Soul Scar constellation beneath my skin grows daily, dark tendrils reaching for my heart. I have weeks. Maybe less. The grimoire demands more pages filled with our mingled essence. Blood willingly spilled to protect another. My reluctant allies have become something more dangerous. Something necessary. Beneath DarkHallow Academy lies an ancient tribunal where monsters once judged their own. Now it will test us all. Four trials. Three sacrifices. A verdict none of us may survive. We’re watched. We’re hunted. The curse consumes me. And with every drop of blood we share, the line between enemies and lovers dissolves a little more. I never wanted their protection. Now I can’t survive without it. AmazonKU
THE SHOCKING EXPERIMENTS OF MISS MARY BENNET: A NOVEL by Melinda Taub
An utterly fantastical and undeniably queer melding of Pride and Prejudice and Frankenstein that recasts Mary Bennet as an insatiable scientist, one who creates a monster in an attempt to save herself from spinsterdom – Awkward, plain, and overlooked, Mary Bennet has long been out of favor not only with her own family but with generations of readers of Pride and Prejudice. But what was this peculiar girl really doing while her sisters were falling in love? As, one by one, Mary’s sisters get married, she hatches a plan. If the world won’t give this fierce, lonely girl a place, she’ll carve one out herself. In a desperate bid to avoid becoming a burden on her family or, worse, married to a controlling man, Mary does what any bright, intrepid girl would do. She takes to the attic and teach herself to reanimate the dead. If finding acceptance requires a husband, she’ll get one. . . even if she has to make him herself. However, Mary’s genius and determination aren’t enough to control the malevolent force that she unwittingly unleashes. Soon, her attempts to rein in the destruction wreaked by her creations leads her to forge a perhaps unlikely friendship with another brilliant young woman unlike any she’s ever known. As that friendship blossoms into something passionate and all-consuming, Mary begins to realize that she may have to choose between the acceptance she’s always fought for and true happiness.
NEED ME (ON THE PROWL BOOK THREE) by Chrystal Jordan
VS Note: A re-release.
Wild twins Ricardo and Diego Cruz live by the motto: work hard, play hard. They do absolutely everything together, and their women appreciate the teamwork. But they know the fun and games will end as soon as one of them finds their fated mate. A mate is the one thing they can’t share. Until shy Isabel Rivera flees to the North American Panther Pride, seeking refuge from the harassment and abuse of the European Pride leader’s heir. She knows what it’s like to be alone, distrusted, and rejected by her kind, so she prays that her old friend Solana will take her in. It’s lucky for her that Solana mated to the Pride leader in the US. But as soon as she arrives in San Francisco, Isabel senses that not one but both of the Cruz twins are her mates. No Panther has ever had two mates before, but she can’t deny what her senses tell her or that Ric and Diego bring out the most feral side of her feline nature.
REPTILE DYSFUNCTION: HARMONY GLEN by Alana Khan
His head snakes aren’t the only thing twitching with interest over her. Turns out, “reptile dysfunction” isn’t permanent when the right woman knows exactly how to handle a Gorgon. SLOANE – I returned to Harmony Glen to care for my injured mom, not to obsess over a grumpy Gorgon whose snakes have better game than most humans. Now Thad’s thrown out his back trying to impress me, and I’m suddenly playing doctor… battling the urge to thoroughly examine every inch of his rock-hard body. THAD – Sloane Whitaker spells trouble—human, high-profile, and a threat to everything I’ve tried to protect. She looks at me like I’m more than just the guy who kept monsters in the shadows. She believes I could build something new… and my snakes aren’t the only part of me ready to rise to the occasion. Sometimes the best relationships start with a little dysfunction. AmazonKU
MYSTIC JUSTICE: SUPERNATURAL CRIME THRILLER (THE OTHER DETECTIVE SERIES BOOK TWO) by Heather G Harris
They pulled her from the lake – young, beautiful, and very, very dead. As Chester’s only magical Detective Inspector, I get the cases the Common police can’t handle, and this one has Other Realm written all over it. When the medical examiner discovers runes carved into the corpse’s bones, I know we’re in for a bumpy ride. Elemental runes. First victim drowned. My gut says there’s more coming, and my gut is rarely wrong. Then a centaur drops out of the sky, literally, and my theory’s confirmed. The only link between the victims? Botany, a vampire-owned bar that serves the magical and the mundane… and never seems short of trouble. I’ve got a new unit at my back, Unit 13, and we’re still figuring out how to work together. Add Krieg, the King of Ogres – deadly, smart, and far too good at getting under my skin – and things get complicated fast. With a killer on the loose and the clock ticking, we’ll have to move quickly… or the next body that drops may well be one of ours. AmazonKU
WINGS OF TABAT (THE TABAT QUARTET BOOK FOUR) by Cat Rambo
VS Note: LGBTQ Fantasy.
In the final book of Cat Rambo’s magical Tabat Quartet, we return to the city of Tabat, where Humans and magical Beasts co-exist—but uneasily. The exploited Beasts, used for both their labor and their very bodies, are finally fighting back, and turmoil abounds in the city. At the same time, as Tabat prepares for its long-predicted elections, multiple factions are jostling for power—all of them preparing to oust the Duke. And the mysterious Circus of the Autumn Moon has departed from the College of Mages and is nowhere to be found. Bella Kanto, once Champion of Tabat before being exiled for crimes she did not commit, has come home to her beloved city, carried by Dragons. If she is found, exiled Bella could be thrown into the Duke’s dark prisons. Adelina, Bella’s former lover and best friend, has married Merchant Mage Sebastiano, but the two are still learning what it means to be in love with each other—and how to survive together. Meanwhile, freed of his curse, Bella’s former companion Teo has escaped Lucy’s grasp, but finds the city an unwelcoming place nonetheless. Now Bella must determine how to defend Tabat from a terrifying menace: the transfigured Lucy, transformed into a dangerous demigod. Monstrous in her power and angry at the city she feels has betrayed her, Lucy destroys the Duke’s castle and other vital parts of Tabat, raining down destruction and chaos, and threatening to eradicate the city entirely. Now that she is reunited with her friends and family, can Bella manage to recapture her magical tie to Tabat in time to defeat Lucy before she destroys the city?
THE AVON MIRROR (CURSE BREAKER WITCHES BOOK TWO) by Claire Robyns
The river remembers everything… and now it’s killing to share those memories. Maddie Crow is settling into her new life as Stratford-upon-Avon’s resident curse-breaker. Between managing The Crooked Tome (or is Crooks managing her?) and handling minor hexes, she’s just about found her rhythm when Detective Ross Hamilton arrives with a case that will shatter the peace of two historic towns. Tom Pondmere walked out of The Dirty Swan on a perfectly ordinary evening and drowned in the River Avon. He was found fully clothed with no signs of a struggle. But this is only the beginning. Paranormals throughout the region are experiencing disturbing visions near the River Avon. Visions of deaths that happened centuries ago. Visions that feel disturbingly real. With more victims surfacing and the supernatural encounters spreading between Stratford and Warwick, time is running out and the danger is escalating. But uncovering the truth means delving into magic darker than anything Maddie has encountered before. Because whoever is behind these impossible drownings isn’t finished. Someone—or something—has turned the ancient river into a weapon. AmazonKU
NOSFER-MEET-YOU (FEMME FATALE MONSTERS) by DJ Russo
They’ve both survived through centuries of darkness, but falling in love might be the most dangerous thing they’ve ever done. Juliette has spent centuries lingering in the shadows — from the bloody streets of revolutionary France to the sewer underworld of Sugardove City. As a Nosferatu, her monstrous appearance makes her a target, but it’s The Helsings, a ruthless anti-vampire militia, who keep her underground and isolated. Until Scotty crashes into her world — quite literally — while fleeing a Helsings ambush at a concert. Despite their obvious differences, the two manage to figure out their un-lives… together. What begins as a desperate alliance becomes something far deeper as they trade stories, pain, and stolen kisses in the dark. But their fragile bond is threatened when Juliette’s maker, the sadistic and obsessive Dante, resurfaces with one goal: reclaim his “daughter,” no matter what. Juliette escaped him once. To do it again, she and Scotty will have to risk everything — including each other. AmazonKU
OF POISON AND PUMPKINS (OF WITCHES AND MEN) by Cassie Swindon
Rynn- When the competition against other magical shops triples overnight, winning “Oakmar’s Best Business” award isn’t just about staying afloat anymore. It’s about supporting my best friend. My only problem? Elias, the infuriatingly handsome, suspender-wearing man from my past, has opened a rival shop across the street. Sure, his pumpkin themed store is the talk of North Carolina, and maybe his golden retriever energy still sends a zing through my veins, but because of my secret side hustle, I can’t let his smile and charm distract me. When my hidden enchantments are stolen right in front of his eyes, it’s Elias’ choice to turn me into the authorities or help me fix the problem I started. One thing’s for certain: may the best Fuzer win. Elias – Look, proving to my uncle that I deserve a place in the family business was supposed to be simple. I should’ve expected that opening a shop near the woman who stole my heart ten years ago would result in a massive disaster. Unfortunately, Rynn still stars in my daydreams. But she’s not the same girl I knew in high school. In the shadows of her purple themed magical shop, Rynn’s been selling dangerous revenge curses to …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)
CONVINCING HIS LITTLE BEE: A NERRIX PACK STORY by Sage L Mattison
VS Note: LGBTQ Fantasy
Already fed up with the illegal trade springing up in his territory, the planned creature auction was the final straw for the drakonid Tor, local pack Alpha. Going undercover as a common demon, Tor immediately recognized his fated by the small fae’s scent. But the fae, Cin, is on the auction block and the only way to keep him safe is for Tor to purchase the man himself. Desperate for Cin to stay with him, Tor has agreed to a twelve hour ultimatum: convince the fae that Tor wasn’t like the other creatures that bid on him, or return Cin to his own realm, for good. “Will my little bee ever forgive me for buying him?” AmazonKU
WILLOW AND GRAVE: A HADES AND PERSEPHONE ROMANCE (IVY AND BONE BOOK FIVE) by R L Perez
At the mercy of the Titans, Prue and Mona must work together to escape. But when they realize they are trapped in a land without magic, they find themselves powerless against their captors. Cyrus and Evander are desperate to rescue them. But Cyrus grapples with his new weakness and fears becoming a king unworthy of his people’s loyalty. Evander, struggling with his own inner demons, makes a deadly and impulsive bargain with ancient spirits who want nothing more than to steal his immortal soul. Trapped within Pandora’s box, Trivia yearns to reunite with her sisters. In order to free herself, she must unlock her magic, accept her past mistakes, and embrace her powers. But the dark forces within the box will not let her escape without a fight…The only way to survive is for the gods and goddesses to unite. Can they gather enough forces to bring down the Titans, or will the realms be destroyed? AmazonKU
A HOUSE BETWEEN SEA AND SKY: A NOVEL by Beth Cato
Grieving Hollywood writer Fayette Wynne arrives in Carmel-by-the-Sea in 1926 to finish her latest project in peace. All alone, save for the preternatural sourdough starter her family has nurtured for years, Fayette is also resentful. The proven healing powers of the bread made with her starter were insufficient to save her beloved mother. For Fayette, it’s time to try and push past the pain and anger and move on. Then, during a violent storm, Fayette saves rising star Rex Hallstrom during a moment of crisis. Their shelter: a peculiar cliffside house, its door flung open as if beckoning them. Sentient, curious, and lonely, it recognizes in Fayette a unique magic even older than its own. In the days that follow, as a friendship grows between Fayette and Rex, they discover local legends surrounding the isolated house: It appeared in the span of a single night, its cursed origins said to be Hell itself. But for two souls who need to move forward, it provides unexpected comfort and hope. In fact, Fayette and Rex have never felt more alive. Neither has the house, whose mysteries are unending and whose wicked history may be too powerful to ignore. Amazon AB
BEWITCHED BY THE DJINN by Mary Frame
Bound by a Curse—and Maybe Some Chemistry! Bennet, a dashing Djinn from Aetheria—a world of Regency-style manners and magical drama—is on a mission to find his runaway sister. She’s ditched her royal wedding and fled to the mortal world, leaving Bennet to clean up the mess before their family name goes up in enchanted flames. But when he tracks her down, she flips the script, trapping him in a cursed lamp. Enter Cassie, a no-nonsense New Orleans local juggling a wild family, a mountain of bills, and a knack for locating lost things. When she stumbles across Bennet’s lamp, she unleashes not just a very cranky—and very attractive—Djinn but also a world of trouble. Now, Bennet and Cassie are stuck with each other: he’s tethered to her and the lamp, and she’s stuck with a cursed grump haunting her backyard. To break the curse, they’ll need to work together to track down Bennet’s sister, dodge family drama (both Djinn and human), and maybe, just maybe, figure out why their connection feels less like a curse and more like fate. AmazonKU
SHADE (THE SANCTUARY) by Stella Rainbow
VS Note: MM PNR.
Diego – Losing your sight at the age of ten was not fun. Losing your best friend was even worse. Not every kid befriended the monster under their bed, but Shade hadn’t been a monster. He’d been sweet, kind, and the best friend I’d ever had. He’d also saved my life. I’d thought I would never ‘see’ him again, but then the thing that kept me safe and stopped me from getting hurt started tugging me somewhere, and following its pull led me straight to Shade. Finding him again was nothing short of a miracle, and there was no way I was letting him go again. Shade – Living in the Sanctuary was great. I had a place of my own, and I didn’t have to be afraid of light, or the pain it would cause me. I was safe, if a little lonely. I had friends, but none as close as the one I’d once had, even if he’d been just a child. When Diego walked right into my home one day out of nowhere, I was afraid I was dreaming. But he was really there, had been led to me by my own shadows that’d stayed with him years ago. I’d never thought we would meet again, and I’d never imagined he would grow up into such a good-looking man. AmazonKU
MUSHY STUFF (GUARDIAN MATES SERIES BOOK ONE) by Lyra Lorne
Looking to find herself and grow her social media following, Lydia moves from the big city to a new town. Just days before she starts a new job, she decides to head out on an adventure to find content to photograph and share with her followers. Armed with her smart phone, a portable power bank, and an unmatched enthusiasm for mushrooms, Lydia heads out to a trail that local foragers recommend as the best spot to find mushrooms. The locals did mention that Lydia shouldn’t go deep into the woods. There’s a small creek that they were adamant that she shouldn’t cross. But Lydia isn’t worried about that, she’s just going to take some pictures. What could she possibly need to worry about? When Lydia wanders too far off the trail, she finds herself surrounded by types of mushrooms that she’s never seen before. She immediately begins photographing and filming everything. In her excitement, she’s failed to notice a figure in the shadows. Someone…or something has caught her scent and is watching her. When Lydia is faced with the monster in the woods, will she run from him in fear? Or will she recognize the kindred spirit buried deep inside? Amazon
A VOICE OF SILVER AND BLOOD (CROWN OF ECHOED DREAMS BOOK ONE) by Miranda Vale and Miranda Martin
The world’s gray and hollow. The Vampire Queen’s reign drains every dream, every spark of hope from humanity, leaving empty shells going through the motions. I’m just a broke musician in this hopeless wasteland—until I sing and dreams awaken. Faelan, the exiled Fae King, appears like dark temptation wrapped in starlight. Cast from the realm of dreams, he’s starving in a world where the Queen has stolen what his kind need to survive. My voice calls to forgotten dreams, to powers she thought she’d crushed forever. He needs me to reclaim his throne—but somewhere between desperate alliance and dangerous attraction, I’m falling for the fallen king who might be my salvation or my destruction. He’s not the only one who wants me. Corvin is a vampire who should be my enemy but keeps saving my life. When his own kind come for me, he chooses my side for reasons that remain dangerously unclear. Caught between a fallen King I’m dangerously drawn to and a vampire protector with deadly secrets, I’m learning my voice could shatter the Queen’s reign of despair. But when loving Faelan might mean losing myself to his world forever, I have to decide what I’m willing to sacrifice for a chance to bring dreams back to humanity. AmazonKU
POSSESSED (ELDRITCH SERIES BOOK FIVE) by Augustina Van Hoven
Maine, 1882. Rachel Pence should be glowing with joy as she prepares to welcome her first child. But her happiness turns to dread when fainting spells and shadowed dreams reveal a terrifying truth: the demon Astraz has returned, and he wants her baby as his vessel. As the townsfolk whisper of slaughtered livestock and cursed fields, Rachel’s family rallies to her side. Gabriel, her devoted husband and physician, refuses to let her suffer alone. Eleanor and Nick reinforce wards and track ritual sites in the woods. Even Ciarán, the centuries-old sorcerer trapped in a cat’s body, sharpens his claws for the fight. Yet Astraz is cunning, patient, and more powerful than ever before. With the veil thinning and Rachel’s due date drawing near, sacrifice may be the only way to stop him. And in a final confrontation, love itself will be tested against an ancient hunger. Can Rachel and her family protect the child she carries—or will their legacy fall to darkness?
FAR FROM SHERWOOD FOREST (FAR FROM SERIES) by River Hale
VS Note: MM Fantasy.
Robin – My time as an outlaw in Sherwood Forest was meant to end the day I chose to lay down the hood. Instead, it was ripped away from me as Little John and I were hurled into an unfamiliar world. Together, we adapted and built new lives. Five years later, the past finds me again. Henry, the Sheriff I once fought and then abandoned, is back, and his hatred burns even hotter than before. Beneath it, I feel the spark of something more dangerous. The fire between us was once rivalry. Now, it’s desire. I can’t fight it, so I guess I’ll let it burn me alive. Henry – For years, I hunted Robin Hood. He was a thief and my obsession, the thorn in my side. Then the world shifted beneath us, and I was alone. No crown to serve. No purpose. That loneliness hollowed me out until nothing remained, not even the Sheriff. After five years, hatred should have been enough. Revenge should have been sweet. But with every taste of his defiance, his smile, the way he dares me without fear, it all starts to feel like a lie.
Hatred drove me to find him. Desire lured me deeper. I don’t know which one will destroy me first. AmazonKU
TEARS OF THE DRAGON by Bianca D’Arc
Apprentice gem cutter Malea thought her journeyman trial would be a simple trade mission with a Jinn caravan. But when she’s secretly tasked with gathering intelligence in the icy reaches of her home country of Valdis, her path collides with Kurt—a man from her past and fellow spy and craftsman. Together, they uncover a sinister plot to kill dragons with purpose-built weapons and magically-enhanced diamond-tipped blades. Guided by two mysterious virkin and called by ancient magic, Malea and Kurt must race against time to warn the ice dragons before the deadly weapons are put to use. But the deeper they go into enemy territory, the clearer it becomes. The future of the entire realm may rest in the hands of two young spies masquerading in their roles of gem cutter and glass artisan… and a burning love they never expected to find. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
MAGICAL MIDLIFE RESCUE (LEVELING UP BOOK 11) by K F Breene
When the crew goes rogue, the stakes get deadly. With Sebastian and Nessa out on their own, Jessie and the gang must join Austin to rally the shifters to their cause. The first stop: a collection of open-minded alphas Kingsley knows well. All Jessie has to do is keep her people in line, and everything should go smoothly. When has the Ivy House crew ever stayed in line? Meanwhile, the mages face their own rising threat. Momar isn’t like the Mages Guild–he’s sharper, more ruthless, and far too close to uncovering their whereabouts. As Jessie wrangles alphas and chaos, Sebastian and Nessa realize they’ve underestimated their enemy. They’re in deep, alone, and this time, Jessie and crew aren’t there to help. AmazonKU
DRAGON DISCOVERED (THE DRAGON LADY) by Sam Hall
Three street urchins. One stolen pouch of gold. And a ruthless killer known only as the Executioner. When a simple heist turns into a deadly chase through the alleys of Harlston, Kael, Lorien, and Dain run for their lives—only to stumble into something far more dangerous than any assassin. Hidden beneath the city lies the tomb of the great dragon Drathnor… and inside, three glowing dragon eggs, long-forgotten and waiting. But they aren’t alone. As the Executioner drops down into the cave, he has a choice to make. End the boys and sell the dragon eggs for more gold than he’ll ever see in a lifetime. Or help them grow into the most powerful dragon riders in all of Nevermere. This is a prequel novella, telling the backstory of three of the male romantic leads in the upcoming Dragon Lady series. AmazonKU
THE ELVES AND THE SHOEMARKER: AN MMM ROMANCE FAIRYTALE RETELLING by Emory Winters
Can three lonely, wounded hearts make a whole? Johan had resigned himself to spending his life alone. Until them. Until two sets of scared but fierce amber eyes peer at him through curtains of silky white hair, and Johan’s heart takes on a new beat. A beat he can’t ignore. Despite escaping their captors, a dark cloud looms over Elias and Henrik’s heads. They were bought and paid for, after all. However, their luck appears to change when they cautiously accept the offer of a roof over their heads from a kind but silent shoemaker. Only, it was meant to be a stopping-off point, a place to re-group before they start their new life. They had each other, and they were not supposed to fall for him. Struggling to recover from invisible wounds, the two elves can’t always bear the weight of each other’s burdens. But maybe he can…When it becomes the talk of the town that a local, unassuming shoemaker is selling elf-made shoes, will they be able to evade their captor once more? More importantly, will they ever truly belong to themselves again? AmazonKU
ALCHEMISED by SenLinYu
VS Note: This was originally Harry Potter fan fiction entitled Manacled, which is no longer available.
“What is it you think you’re protecting in that brain of yours? The war is over. Holdfast is dead. The Eternal Flame extinguished. There’s no one left for you to save.” Once a promising alchemist, Helena Marino is now a prisoner—of war and of her own mind. Her Resistance friends and allies have been brutally murdered, her abilities suppressed, and the world she knew destroyed. In the aftermath of a long war, Paladia’s new ruling class of corrupt guild families and depraved necromancers, whose vile undead creatures helped bring about their victory, holds Helena captive. According to Resistance records, she was a healer of little importance within their ranks. But Helena has inexplicable memory loss of the months leading up to her capture, making her enemies wonder: Is she truly as insignificant as she appears, or are her lost memories hiding some vital piece of the Resistance’s final gambit? To uncover the memories buried deep within her mind, Helena is sent to the High Reeve, one of the most powerful and ruthless necromancers in this new world. Trapped on his crumbling estate, Helena’s fight—to protect her lost history and to preserve the last remaining shreds of her former self—is just beginning. For her prison and captor have secrets of their own . . . secrets Helena must unearth, whatever the cost.
CROSSROADS OF RAVENS (THE WITCHER) by Andrezj Sapkowski
Witchers are not born. They are made. Before he was the White Wolf or the Butcher of Blaviken, Geralt of Rivia was simply a fresh graduate of Kaer Morhen, stepping into a world that neither understands nor welcomes his kind. And when an act of naïve heroism goes gravely wrong, Geralt is only saved from the noose by Preston Holt, a grizzled witcher with a buried past and an agenda of his own. Under Holt’s guiding hand, Geralt begins to learn what it truly means to walk the Path – to protect a world that fears him, and to survive in it on his own terms. But as the line between right and wrong begins to blur, Geralt must decide to become the monster everyone expects, or something else entirely. This is the story of how legends are made – and what they cost.
DINNER AT THE NIGHT LIBRARY: A NOVEL by Hiko Harada, Philip Gabriel Translator
The Night Library is no ordinary library. Within it are found the rarest and most unusual collections – the books of deceased famous writers: the books they wrote; the books that inspired them; the books they loved. All Otaha Higuchi wants to do is work with books. However, the exhausting nature of her work at a chain bookstore, combined with her paltry salary and irritating manager quickly bring reality crashing down around her. She is on the verge of quitting when she receives a message from somebody anonymous, inviting her to apply for a job at ‘”The Night Library.” The hours are from seven o’clock to midnight. The library exclusively stores books by deceased authors, and none of them can be checked out – instead, they’re put on public display to be revered and celebrated by the library’s visitors, making it akin to a book museum. There, Otoha meets the other staff, a group of likeminded literary misfits, including a legendary chef who prepares incredible meals for the library’s employees at the end of each day. Night after night, she bonds with her colleagues over meals in the café, each of which are inspired by the literature on the shelves. But as strange occurrences start happening around the library that may bring the threat of its closure, Otaha and her friends fear that the peace they have found there will forever be lost to them. Will their faith in the value of books strong enough to save it? And what will remain if it isn’t? Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
SPELLBOUND (SPLINTERED BLOODLINES BOOK TWO) by Mychael Black
VS Note: MM PNR.
A ritual decades ago leads Beau to the one person he never expected to meet: his fated mate. Detective Beau Kirkland has to work directly with the local vampire house to find a murderer, but that’s the easy part. The difficult part? His attraction to Garrett Dawson’s, one of House Saridan’s top hunters. Garrett Dawson’s methods are brutal but very effective, even for a vampire. When a mortal detective begins working with House Saridan, Garrett finds himself unable to ignore the attraction between them.
FALLING IN A SEA OF STARS: GREEN RIDER BOOK EGHT by Kristen Britain
After Sacoridia’s victory over Second Empire, Karigan G’ladheon’s life as a Green Rider should have settled into an ordinary routine. But her father’s abrupt departure to rescue Laren Mapstone, leader of the Green Riders and the woman he loves, from the far distant land of Varos, has left Clan G’ladheon’s business in disarray and Karigan’s hands full. Even as Karigan tries to sort out the clan’s mess, a darker, more perilous crisis casts its shadows over her: Mornhavon the Black has reawakened. Moreover, he has freed two undead wraiths from their imprisoning tombs to hunt Karigan down and bring her to him in Blackveil Forest. In a deadly confrontation with one of the wraiths amid the frivolity of the Harvest Ball, Karigan is left vulnerable to the intrigues of another old adversary she thought destroyed long ago. Haunted by the unceasing rhythm of the dance, she falls endlessly through the frigid dark of the heavens, and even Westrion, god of death, cannot save her. King Zachary, bereft and hopeless, keeps vigil for her safe return. If they are not reunited, her loss may destroy him—and any chance Sacoridia has of overcoming Mornhavon’s dark designs. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
PRINCESS OF BLOOD (SHARDS OF MAGIC BOOK TWO) by Sarah Hawley
Kenna Heron is still reeling from her lover’s betrayal and the threat of an impending civil war. With only a sentient dagger and her two closest—and most powerless—friends by her side, she must navigate the treacherous politics of Mistei while coming to terms with her new identity as not just Fae, but princess of the reborn Blood House. With the corrupt king dead at last, three candidates are vying for the crown: a princess who claims the throne as her birthright and two rebel princes, both of whom are courting Kenna’s support to break the stalemate between them. Old loyalties fray as new, volatile alliances form, and Kenna finds herself caught in a web of violence and deceit—and swept up in a forbidden romance as passionate as it is dangerous. Kenna has the power to shape Mistei’s future… but someone’s willing to kill to make sure she never gets the chance. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
THE SECRET OF ORANGE BLOSSOM CAKE by Rachel Linden
Rising star Jules Costa loves re-creating vintage recipes for her popular online cooking show. But when personal and professional disaster strikes, her only chance to save her career is to complete her new cookbook before the end of the summer. Panicked, Jules returns to her family’s beloved olive farm on the shores of Italy’s stunning Lake Garda. Seeking culinary inspiration, she’s hoping to convince her spunky eighty-year-old Nonna Bruna to share her precious collection of family recipes. Jules’s plans quickly go awry as she discovers that Nonna’s cookbook has magical and unpredictable powers. It reveals only one recipe at a time, offering a cooking experience guaranteed to satisfy the chef’s palate and bring clarity to their life. Yet the pages remain stubbornly blank for Jules. To make matters worse, the olive farm is in deep financial trouble, and Jules soon uncovers a web of family secrets involving the cookbook and a lost recipe for orange blossom cake that holds the key to everything. Then there’s Nicolo, the boy next door, who broke her young heart years ago. He is now all grown up, even more attractive, and the only person poised to help Jules find answers. In a whirlwind summer beyond her imagination, Jules begins to unravel the mysteries baked into her family’s history and discovers the essential ingredients to create the future of her dreams. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
ASHER (VAMPIRE VOWS BOOK TWO) by Fel Fern
VS Note: MM PNR.
Enemies by oath. Lovers by destiny. Fated by blood. Asher is a vampire hunter, sworn to the Guild and to eradicating the creatures of the night. Duty is all he’s ever known…until his brother betrays the Guild for forbidden love, leaving Asher reeling. Chasing him across Europe, Asher expects a fight. What he finds instead is Gael. Gael is everything Asher has been trained to kill: ancient, powerful, and dangerously seductive. Hunters like Asher have destroyed Gael’s kind for centuries, and Gael should hate him. Yet from the moment they clash, the bond between them burns too hot to deny. Forced into an uneasy alliance when betrayal turns both sides against them, hunter and vampire must choose: resist the pull of fate, or surrender to it. But giving in could mean losing everything…duty, loyalty, even their lives. AmazonKU
WITCH OF THE WOLVES by Kaylee Archer
Cordelia Levine, a twenty-three-year-old witch hidden in the human world, leads a quiet life in London with her aunt, managing an apothecary for the supernatural. But her life is upended when a brooding and handsome werewolf, Bishop Danvers, kidnaps her on her estranged father’s orders—the Alpha of the Albion Pack. It is at Trevelyan, her father’s estate, that Cordelia learns she comes from a long line of witches with secondary werewolf traits—a powerful and unique bloodline that must be protected from foreign packs. Not everyone in the pack is happy about Cordelia’s arrival, and as danger closes in, she wonders if the man who ripped her from her life could be the one to save it.
DEMON TOUCHED (DEMON SYNDICATE SERIES BOOK TWO) by Emma Dean
RANGER’S OATH (LONE STAR WOLF RANGERS BOOK FIVE) by Delta JamesI used to think danger came in designer suits and whispered scandals. I was wrong. One moment I was sipping champagne at an exclusive island party. The next, I was running for my life after witnessing a brutal murder. I barely made it out alive, until someone tried to finish the job in the Houston airport. I’d be dead if my sister hadn’t shown up… and done something I can’t even explain. Now I’m not the same. My senses are sharper. My nightmares feel too real. And I’m stuck under 24/7 protection with a man who makes me feel things I have no business feeling. Gage Remington is all hard edges, sharp eyes, and gruff orders. A former military pilot turned elite Texas Ranger. He’s infuriating, protective, and hiding something from me. But the way he looks at me? Like I belong to him. Like he’d burn down the world to keep me safe. As the threats close in, so does he, and the danger between us feels just as explosive as the one outside. But I’m done being the helpless heiress. Whatever this is inside me, this new strength, I’m going to use it. Because someone wants me dead, and I’m not going down without a fight. AmazonKU
NIX: PAHL by Athena Steller
VS Note: MM PNR. PAHL = Paranormal American Hockey League
Nix – Known as the middle triplet, the crazy one, Nix is used to being underestimated and dismissed. It’s been his mission in life to make everyone around him laugh and be happy. Nix has always taken this responsibility seriously, even when it meant that he wasn’t able to share his true self with anyone. Drafted by Florida in the Paranormal American Hockey League, Nix finds himself without family for the very first time. Luckily his new goalie is destined to be his new bestie and Nix can focus all his attention on him. Evan – Trust isn’t something that comes to Evan (Mules) Mueller easily. He already lost everything once when the paranormal community came out into the open. Now Evan dedicates his life to playing hockey and adding to his hoard. The new rookie confuses Evan as Nix declares them best friends before becoming entrenched in every part of Evan’s life. The more time that Evan spends…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
GRUMPY PUCKING ORC (ORCS ON ICE BOOK ONE) by Debra DunbarWhen it was time for Ozar to seek a wife, he decided to follow the time honored tradition of selecting a bride from among the humans, but the world has changed in the last few centuries. Kidnapping and pillage isn’t as easy as it once was. Now an orc in search of a wife needs to establish gainful employment, and learn things like how to operate a coffee machine. Luckily the first is taken care of, even if he has no idea what this “hockey” job entails. Now all Ozar needs to do is find a female willing to marry an orc so he can get the heck out of this confusing city and go back home. Jordan has given up on relationships, content to find joy with her friends, her family, and in her career. After the disastrous first game of the new hockey team, she comes across one of the players wiggling a loose tusk, and jumps in to assist with the dental emergency. But her interest in Ozar extends far beyond his teeth, and Jordan quickly finds herself falling for the orc. Can a dentist and a hockey-playing orc find their happily ever after, even if their plans for the future head in opposite directions? AmazonKU
CLASHING WITH THE GRUMPY WOLF (MONSTERS OF SALTFORD BAY) by Mary Auclair
I’m a wedding planner. I coordinate chaos for a living. But nothing prepared me for Saltford Bay’s grumpy werewolf sheriff, especially not when he kissed me like a feral beast… and then asked me to be his fake mate. Planning a dragon wedding is hard enough. Add a stolen tiara, a brewing scandal, and one scowling werewolf with eyes like wildfire and a permanent stick up his tail, and suddenly I’m wondering if I should’ve stayed in bed. Sheriff Adrian Wolfsbane is stern, broody, and impossible to work with. He’s handling security for the dragon wedding of the century, so when the bride’s priceless tiara vanishes and things start catching fire, of course he takes charge of the investigation. When the suspect list starts looking a little too close to home, he makes me an offer: pretend to be his mate, and he’ll give me full access to the case. The plan? Convince everyone we’re bonded, sniff out the thief, and avoid catching feelings. Easy, right? Except now I’m staying at his cabin, wearing his scent, and trying to ignore the way he looks at me like I already belong to him. And if he keeps acting like I’m more than just his fake mate… I’m not sure I’ll want to keep pretending. It was supposed to be a temporary arrangement. No touching. No feelings. Definitely no biting. AmazonKU
IN THE KRAKEN’S GRASP: A SCORCHING IN SIN CITY NOVELLA by Coral Alejandro Moore
Soraya hates Las Vegas for a lot of reasons, but mostly because it’s too dry. She’s only in town for one more night and is determined to have some fun. When she meets two witches at a dive bar, they awaken her predatory instincts and she longs to pull them both into the deep to have her way with them. But there’s just not enough water in this place. What is supposed to be one night of pleasure turns into something more when one of her intended prey turns out to be a witch who can summon water from deep underground. Soraya unleashes her true nature and expects them to flee, but the water witch is bold and unafraid in her element. Confronted with a temptation unlike any other she’s ever known, Soraya craves everything she’s never allowed herself to want. This witch will be her undoing. Amazon Apple Books NOTE: Did not see it on Kobo yet,as of the day I checked.
BLOOD AND EMBERS: THE ROSE VAMPIRE COVEN by B A Stretke
VS Note: MM PNR.
He’s a vampire enforcer. He’s human. Fate decided they were meant to be, but a vicious shifter war might tear them apart. For Pike Santoro, a powerful enforcer in the elite Rose Coven, life is about loyalty and duty. His latest assignment—covering a vacancy at the Coven’s popular nightclub, the Blood Rose—was meant to be an easy, low-stakes break from vampire politics. But peace is a myth when a pack of rogue shifters led by the ruthless Bagwell starts circling Rose territory, determined to expand their reach and bleed the Coven dry. Scott Jones is a human, a firefighter, devoted to his job and completely unprepared for the paranormal underworld. Yet, when Pike finally sees him with clear eyes, an undeniable, sacred truth slams into him: Scott is his Fated Beloved. This perfect, consuming bond is a complication Pike desperately doesn’t need as the Bagwell Pack moves in for the kill. Torn between his duty to his coven and the primal need to protect his beloved, Pike must make a choice. If Scott is truly his, he is a member of the Rose Coven, and the volatile shifters will show no mercy. Scott must be ready for what is to come. Pike will sacrifice everything to keep his Fated Beloved safe and his home secure. But as the embers of war ignite, will his powerful love for Scott burn bright enough to consume the darkness before the darkness consumes them both? Amazon
BEWITCHED ON WEREWOLF WAY (BLACKTHORN VALLEY BOOK ONE) by E G Verot
Welcome to Blackthorn Valley, the abandoned and dilapidated town my best friends and I just purchased! My supernatural girl friends and I have our hands full fixing up various parts of the town and dealing with a ghost in our new house. It’s a tough job, even for a powerful witch like me, and there’s absolutely no time for anything else, especially not a hot werewolf I accidentally summoned from across the country. But I’m going to have to make time, cause Guy is like something out of my hottest fantasies. Everything is great, until we discover that orcs are trying to take over the town! Will I be able to balance all this chaos and not lose my head, or my new mate? AmazonKU
HALLOWEEN WITH A SIREN: A CREATURES AND COTTAGES NOVELLA by Elle Sterling
Marisol is used to handling everything life throws at her on her own. But with the prospect of another lonely heat on the horizon, Marisol takes her friends’ advice and registers with a heat agency for the first time ever. As a pack of misfits, Silas, Killian, and Bash don’t expect the beautiful siren to choose them, but when they accidentally trigger her heat early, all bets—and pants—are off. One week together proves to be far from enough. With plenty of Halloween festivities, and some well-meaning meddling from Starry Hill favorites, can the determined shifters persuade Marisol to give their pack a chance at forever? Or will the usually self-reliant Marisol be too afraid to surrender her heart to the wolf, the panther, and the fox? Halloween With the Siren is a sweet and spicy, MMFM why-choose rom-com. AmazonKU
SUCKER FOR LOVE: MMF TENTACLE TRIAD MONSTER ROMANCE (HOOK TRILOGY BOOK TWO) by Dove Soleil
VS Note: C;liffhanger.
My husband seems to have a terrible habit of accidentally bonding with unsuspecting newcomers. Cal and Neviah are married, the coastal lab co-op Neviah started is thriving, and she named her research boat “Cthulhu” just to mess with her husband. Life is good, until Doctor Rowan “Ro” Priest arrives to assist Neviah on a new project. The new guy is weird, and Neviah clocks it straight away. All it takes is a near-miss with a Petri dish to confirm it—she knew he had tentacle energy. Cal feels it too—so strongly, in fact, that he ends up accidentally creating a mate bond with the only person he’s ever met who is like him. Cal isn’t sure he’s ready to let an interloper into his marriage, but Neviah reassures him it’s okay to want. She tells Cal he should talk to Ro. Or… maybe more than talk. AmazonKU
HOW TO STAKE A VAMPIRE (DIARY OF A RELUCTANT WEREWOLF BOOK TWO) by A D Starrling
A werewolf’s guide to vampire politics: trust your nose, pack extra stakes, and never EVER investigate blood banks without backup. Dear Diary, Remember when my biggest problem was werewolf transformation etiquette? Those were simpler times. Someone is attacking Amberford’s vampire elite and my best friend Ellie just got turned into a bloodsucker while working her shift at Bean Me Up. She’s now dealing with fangs, a newfound taste for Type O-negative, and an inconvenient crush on an aristocratic vampire boyfriend. Meanwhile, my co-workers and I are trying to track down the homicidal maniac who’s been stealing blood, hoarding genealogical records, and humming Beethoven while he plots to overthrow supernatural society. Between Alliance politics, emergency staking tutorials, and my dog’s unsolicited detective work, keeping everyone alive has become a full-time job. Especially since I seem to have developed some new abilities that are making the supernatural community very nervous. Including me. AmaazonKU
TAKEN BY THE SORCEROR (TAKEN 11) by Megan Slayer
She’s never been taken seriously. He’s seen as a geek. Together, they could be unstoppable. Skylar Graves is a synth — she can shift into anything. She’s also known all around the world as a billionaire playgirl fool. Parties? She’s had them. Money? Bucketloads. Brains… Well, there’s the rub. No one’s ever believed she had the brains to make the money. No one’s ever believed in her at all. Enter Brody and a reason to use those brains. Brody isn’t the best sorcerer. He knows his spells and how to create them, but he’s still learning to control his magic. When he finds his perfect mate, he’ll be set. But is she out there? The trouble is, he’s been tasked with helping other paras find Eerie and he can’t do that alone. The mome he meets Skylar, he knows he’s found his match, but the problem lies in convincing her she’s more than she ever believed. Not impossible… right? Amazon Apple Books Kobo
SAVED BY THE MOUNTAIN MAN ORC (THE MEN OF ORC MOUNTAIN BOOK ONE) b Pippa Rae Brook
Jasmine – I came to the mountain chasing wildlife and solitude. What I found instead was wild, dangerous… and impossible to resist. When I’m injured and stranded in the forest, a massive orc rescues me. Drak lives alone, deep in the mountains, far from the human world. He’s gruff, growly, and built like a fantasy brought to life. He says I don’t belong here. But when he looks at me like I’m already his—and touches me like claiming me is his right—I know I was made for him. This mountain man monster doesn’t just want me. He needs me. And I’m not walking away. AmazonKU
TIME FOR YOU by Elizabeth Davis
Daphne Griffin is a first-year Minnesota resident in emergency medicine when she rides her bike into a man who appears out of thin air. Physically, he’s fine. Confused? Very. He claims he’s Henry MacDonald, from Edinburgh, Scotland, 1885. The closer Daphne gets to Henry, the more probable the impossible notion of a time traveler looks. The how and why are vitally important to Henry, who needs to return home before his widowed mother and two sisters lose the family business. In the meantime, he’s adjusting to the marvels of twenty-first-century life and his feelings for the irresistible Daphne. As for her? She’s never met a man so charming, or one who makes her so deliriously happy. It has the makings of a perfect romance, if not for the century and a half separating his time from hers. Time is running out to get Henry back home—and for him to decide once and for all where his heart belongs. AmazonKU AB
CRUEL REVENGE (JACKY LEON BOOK 12) by K N Banet
Some grudges never die. Time marches on. Powers shift and new leaders control the supernatural world. People change, learning and growing, evolving into new versions of themselves. I do my best to remain consistent through it all. I will always be Jacky Leon, a member of the werecat ruling family. I’m getting married to Heath Everson, a werewolf and the man I love, if we can finish planning the wedding. Soon, I’m going to have the family I’ve always dreamed of. But our enemies never rest and they don’t let go. The witches are moving against us, weaving traps that cut deeper than I could have ever expected. New threats, familiar faces, and old stories will crash together and threaten to cruelly shatter everything I’ve fought to hold together. But I won’t change. I will always be willing to do anything for the people I love. Old grudges be damned. AmazonKU
UNTRACEABLE (UNREMARKABLE BOOK TWO) by Viola Grace
Heyval has hidden from her necromancy in the most mundane of places. A bakery. Where the dead come to life. A pity she can’t stop herself from helping those around her. Heyval was at university when a catastrophic event took out a hall full of visiting dignitaries. She runs for the explosion and arrives just in time to save the last living person in the room… right after he dies. Necromancy is highly illegal at university, and using it is a death sentence. Heyval escapes ahead of the enforcers and makes her way to a nice, quiet city where she can blend in and just be herself with some limitations. After needing to use necromancy again, she finds herself being peer-pressured into a visit to the local club, where sex is exchanged and anonymity assured. What could possibly go wrong? Amazon Apple Books Kobo
BETWEEN SOUL AND VESSEL (BETWEEN LIFE AND DEATH SERIES BOOK FOUR) by Jacquelyn Kot
After Sage pays the ultimate price—giving her life to free herself and Edenvale from Aurelius—her soul awakens in an unfamiliar, brutal realm, ruled by the cunning and malevolent Empress Avena. Broken and alone, Sage finds herself in the enemy’s clutches, sentenced to have her soul crushed in the arena—something there is no coming back from. As the sands of time begin to run out for Sage, Von starts a desperate quest to save her before he loses her forever. With the aid of the Cursed rebels, the Three Spinners, and his siblings, the God of Death will stop at nothing to get his Little Goddess back. But saving her is more dangerous than anyone expects. Divine truths and world-shattering memories are unveiled, uncovering a love story that started eons ago but ended in bloodshed and unimaginable loss. As Von and Sage grapple with their tragic past, they realize they aren’t just fighting to be together . . . they’re fighting for their family. AmazonKU
DANCE OF THE PHOENIX (CLOAK OF THE VAMPIRE BOOK THREE) by Sapir A Englard
Aileen Henderson is still finding her bearings among the vampires. After a nightmarish introduction to their world through death, then the Auction, she’s finally found favor—and more carnal pleasures—with Lord Ragnor Rayne. But not even the head of the Rayne League can stave off the dark brutality of this place. Fearful of sharing her Sacred status, Aileen passes for a Common, deep beneath the city where she took her last breath. After the Hecatomb is announced, it’s harder to hide her secret. The deadly tournament pits two warring Leagues against each other. And its rules are binding. As the combatants prepare for battle, Aileen finds her allegiance torn. Powerless against Ragnor’s fiery appeal, she’s caught between the present and the past when a former lover appears. And as jealousies rage and loyalties shift, there’s no telling which side will win…or what might be lost. AmazonKU AB
VICIOUS LITTLE VOWS (FOUR WAYS TO FATE BOOK FIVE) by Sara C Roethle
Magical conduit star? Check. Two boyfriends plus two more yet to be labeled relationships? Check. Ancient celestial wanting to kill my mother and probably me too…Yeah, that’s kind of where it went all wrong. I might have finally figured out my magic, to an extent, but nothing could have prepared me for half the city turning against us. This place used to be my home, but now all I can do is run while we search for an answer. And I can only hope we’ll all still be together in the end. Continue the series with Savage Little Spells, book five of Four Ways to Fate, a cozy “why choose” fantasy with slow burn steam and plenty of banter, romantic tension, and magical hijinks. We may have a few cliffhangers along the way, but rest assured, all four heroes will get their happy endings. AmazonKU
THE BOUNTY HUNTER AND THE SPIRIT WOLF (THE MAGICAL BOUNTY HUNTERS GUILD) by Jilleen Dolbeare
Before she was a bounty hunter, she was the hunted. It’s been three months since I ended up on the streets of Anchorage with nothing but the clothes on my back and Teekon, my spirit animal, for company. Once upon a time, I had dreams. Now, I’d settle for a hot meal and somewhere warm that doesn’t come with a side of rats. I steal to survive, but I’m spectacularly bad at it. Hunger makes you reckless. Stupid. Desperate. My stomach was loud, and I ignored my whispering instincts that told me using magic to steal was a bad idea. Naturally, I got caught. Now the Magical Enforcement Agency has my scent, and they’ve sent a grizzled bounty hunter to drag my sorry ass in. Because rule one of the magical underground? Don’t flash your power in front of humans. Whoops. I’ve got two options: trust a stranger with a badge and a scowl, or end up dead, or worse. And life has taught me there is always a worse. Teekon says this bounty hunter could be our chance at something better. I reckon he’s just another predator in a world full of them. But when your life’s on the line, you don’t get the luxury of easy choices. One mistake landed me here. One choice might set me free. AmazonKU
FAMILIAR HOCUS POCUS by Shelley Munro
Phoebe’s quiet life running a familiar-matching service gets turned upside down when Minerva—a sharp-tongued cat who can’t remember her past—arrives under mysterious circumstances. Now familiars are falling ill across town, her rival is accusing her of dark magic, and the only person she can trust is Toby, the handsome animal sanctuary keeper hiding magical secrets of his own. Together, they must expose whoever is experimenting on innocent familiars before more creatures suffer. But with Minerva’s biting commentary, her mentor’s betrayal, and her growing feelings for Toby, saving her community might cost Phoebe everything—including her heart.
A HONEYMOON OF GRAVE CONSEQUENCE (THE UNEXPECTED ADVENTURES OF LADY AND LORD RIVEN BOOK TWO) by Stephanie Burgis
Margaret, Lady Riven, never expected to find herself married, much less enjoying a honeymoon with her vampiric husband. Of course, they’ve only agreed to stay married for logical, practical reasons, but Lord Riven has kept his promise to supply her with excellent tea and even better company as they travel together across the continent. Unfortunately, her newfound notoriety has traveled along with them – so she’s delighted when they arrive at a secluded inn deep within the Black Forest, far from high society. However, the inn is full of lethal supernatural creatures who find Margaret’s arrival anything but welcome—and for all of Margaret’s academic prowess, she’s infamously inept at making friends. When a new threat appears in her own mirror, she finally realizes that the greatest danger is to her heart…and she’ll have to rely on a remarkable assortment of newfound allies to help her save the immortal vampire who holds it. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
THE WITCH BETWEEN THEM: A MFM NOVEL (THE HOLLOW OCEAN BOOK SIX) by Dani M Ward
Gracen Altavusta Karfi is more than the life of the party. She has a heart, too. A heart continuously trampled on by not one but two men. Water Fae Prince Jacob Storm never wants to follow in his father’s footsteps. That includes being king and in a political marriage. All he wants is Gracen, the woman who captured his heart—and his best friend’s—when they were children. Yet, fate is tricky and always has other plans. Fire Fae Prince Asher Aingeal will never be king, a fault of some barbaric law made a century ago. However, there’s a loophole. One Asher isn’t above exploiting. He wants Gracen’s heart and has a goal of helping people. When his first desire becomes unattainable, he will stop at nothing to seize the throne. After severing all ties with both princes, Gracen joins her mother on a trip to Aelyra for the annual celebration of the Council of Seven. There she can meet men from influential backgrounds—the perfect fresh start for the damaged socialite. That’s the plan—until a witch’s body, devoid of a soul, appears. One body isn’t so bad, but the number skyrockets. Without her girls, Gracen’s alone in a new country where witches are in danger, but becoming the hunted is the least of her worries. Gracen has a secret. One that could shatter Asher and Jake’s well-planned lives forever. A secret worth dying for—or being unalived for. Will their ties remain severed, or will the threads of destiny weave them together? AmazonKU
PRISONER OF DARKNESS AND DREAMS (FATED TO THE SUN AND STARS BOOK THREE) by Zara Storm
She claimed her crown. Now she must fight to keep it—and survive the fate that binds her to a prince of fire and ruin. Ana is a queen without a throne, a warrior cut off from her magic, a prisoner in a temple built to break her. But she’s endured worse—and this time, she’s not alone. Leon is fire and fury, the fae prince once fated to betray her. Now, he’s her fiercest protector, her closest ally, and the one man she can’t live without. Their bond was forged in blood and magic. It’s unshakable. Unavoidable. And dangerously deepening. But war is coming—and it’s not just blades and crowns at stake. Ana must navigate shifting alliances, unstable power, and a kingdom teetering on the edge. Her magic is changing. Her enemies are circling. And fate has plans for her and Leon that neither of them understand. Together, they could save the realm. Or they could tear it apart. AmazonKU
MISCHIEF MAKER by Lyonne Riley
Kireth is an immortal, a mischief-maker, carved from stone and given life by the goddess. Faela, a poor peasant woman with a dying farm, summons him to help fix it. Though Kireth is bound to complete one hundred tasks for her, he will interpret them how he pleases—even if it means causing trouble. But there’s more going on at Faela’s farm than a simple girl trying to maintain it alone and failing. The crops are withering, the fences breaking, the house falling apart, and not even Kireth knows why. As he starts to fall for the sad girl with the fierce heart, he decides to pursue the truth, even though the answer might tear them apart.
TRAGICALLY YOURS (FAE KINGS OF EDEN BOOK THREE) by Jamie Applegate Hunter
No one would take her from him, and if they tried, they would arrive in hell one piece at a time. FAWN – Being half-human and half-fae had always made Fawn an outsider. Her only saving grace in the Human Kingdom was that she had no fae magic to fear. Until the day it manifested—fragile, flickering, but undeniably there. To humans, that made her dangerous, forcing her family to relocate to one of the four fae kingdoms. Then tragedy stole everything she loved, leaving her hollow. Survival meant numbness, until Dean, the fae king of the Garden Kingdom, claimed she was his fated mate. He shattered her walls and touched the parts of her she thought were dead. He destroyed anyone who threatened her happiness—except his ex-fiancé, who reminded Fawn she was weak at every turn. DEAN – Dean had known his mate’s name since he was thirteen. Feeling her on the other side of their bond kept him from his father’s darkness. Until he felt unimaginable agony, followed by nothing. They said she was dead, but his soul whispered otherwise, teasing him with shadows of her across a severed tie. Duty shackled him to a political betrothal, condemning him to a life of unhappiness. While visiting a foreign kingdom, he felt her laugh from the table next to his. His obsession roared to life, more feral with each passing day. She was his, always had been. And he would carve a bloody path through anyone who threatened her. But Fate was merciless, and to keep his mate alive, he couldn’t eliminate the one person who sought to steal him away. AmazonKU
FEEDING BEAUTY (THE LOST GIRLS BOOK FIVE) by Holly Roberds
He can’t touch anyone without burning them. I’ll sleep with anyone just to survive. Born a princess. Cursed to be a succubus. My hunger is fatal—and no one survives a night in my bed. Now I’m in a city pulsing with magic, sex, and freedom, trying to rewrite my story. But Talon followed me. My guardian. My protector. My dragon. He’s tall, dark, and deadly—black scales veined with fire. He never touches me. But gods, he wants to. He’d burn the world down for me.For years, he’s fed me lovers… then cleaned up the bodies left in my wake. He’s the only man I’ve ever loved—and the one I can never touch. His dragon fire would sear my skin. My hunger would devour him whole. And we’ve never let ourselves want what we can’t survive. Until now.I’m starving, and Talon’s the only one who can help me feed without killing—but every time he does, we cross a line that might destroy us both. And the woman who cursed me in my crib is back to finish what she started. This time, she’ll burn through Talon—and the new life I’ve built—to do it. AmazonKU
THESE ETERNAL BONES: A DARK VAMPIRE ROMANCE by Maggie Fern
Her– Stowing away on the nearest vessel wasn’t the best plan when I left everything I’d ever known in the middle of the night. Promising the captain coin I did not possess only drove the nail deeper into my coffin. The moment a storm knocks us off course, damaging the ship, I run. But There’s more than meets the eye in the foggy town of Port Clyde, its onyx lighthouse standing like a beacon, or a warning. Him– Many things can be said about eternity. Soul binding love squandered life and life again by elephantine heartache. So I wait, trapped in this godforsaken town by a long dead coven. I wait, unable to follow, unable to bleed every corner of the earth in search of her. This time when she finds her way back. I will keep her safe, alive, mine, even if she hates me. But what a beautifully gilded cage it will be. AmazonKU
SOUL SEARCHING (A SWEETWATER PEAK NOVEL) by Lyla Sage
Collins Cartwright does not want to go home. Sweetwater Peak, Wyoming, was supposed to be in her rearview mirror, but when she finds out a developer is trying to buy her parents’ antiques shop out from under them, she doesn’t have a choice—at least, that’s what she tells her family. They don’t need to know she’s lost her job and is out of money. Or that the ghosts who have always been her companions have recently gone silent. But just because she’s returned home doesn’t mean she has to stay with her parents or crash on her twin sister’s couch. Lucky for her, the new-to-town upholsterer has a room for rent above his store. Unluckily, it is absolutely crawling with more ghosts who are freezing her out. And Collins hates being ignored. Brady Cooper is absolutely and totally fine. Seriously, there’s no secret reason why he decided to uproot his life and suddenly move to Sweetwater Peak. He just needed a change of pace. At least that’s what he tells himself. And everyone else. When he agrees to let the elusive Collins Cartwright stay in his spare room, he doesn’t know that she’s absolutely bonkers—constantly talking to herself and having conversations with no one—or that she looked like that. But as they begin to get closer, the lines between them start to blur, leaving both of them—and the ghosts who have been pushing them together—wondering whether their temporary arrangement could be something more permanent.
BEWITCHINGLY HERS (WITCHES OF PLEASANT GROVE BOOK THREE) by Jennifer Chipman
Who knew the wolf I saved would be my fated mate. When I found an injured wolf outside the Witches’ Brew, I couldn’t leave him to suffer alone. Taking him home, I nursed him back to health. Little did I know he was actually a wolf shifter, investigating a series of unusual activity happening outside of Pleasant Grove. I thought I was done with romance, but as I get to know the man behind the wolf, my heart slowly starts to open again. The looks of longing and the sizzling connection between us can’t be denied and the longer he stays with me, the more I start hoping for things I know I shouldn’t. Only Barrett is keeping secrets of his own, threatening everything I’ve ever known. But when the truth is revealed, what happens when it all comes crashing down on both of us? AmazonKU
BITTEN BY BLOODMOON (MATELESS SHIFTERS BOOK TWO) by Ella Miles
Nyx bit me. The dark, brooding alpha of the Bloodmoon pack bit me. He’s so much more than just an enemy to Ambrose. More than the mysterious, alluring alpha who is notorious for his brutality. He’s not just a wolf shifter—he’s a vampire. Everything about the world I knew was wrong. I was on the verge of completing the marking ceremony—to breaking the curse—until Nyx swooped in, claiming I’m his mate, not Ambrose’s, and ruined everything. And then he bit me. Sunk his vampire fangs into my neck and drew a drop of my blood, which means he can control me. He could ask me to kiss him, fight for him, or even accept him as my mate, and I’d have no choice. I’ve lost everything that makes me me. I don’t know who I am anymore, and I don’t know who my mate is. But time is running out to break the curse. The full moon is inching closer once again. And all three curses, wolf shifter, vampire, and witch, are on the line right now. I’m still the key to breaking the curses. But who do I choose as my mate when both men have betrayed me? AmazonKU
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