VS: I have a New Release myself  this week as well!

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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TAMSYN: A PLANET OF LAST RESORT NOVELLA by Veronica Scott

The story of one small town on a remote colony planet and the rising zombie apocalypse…Busy running her ranch outside Rosewater, Tamsyn Wendover doesn’t pay much attention to the goings-on in town. But when one of her ranch hands is bitten while trying to help a child, she’s drawn into the mysterious flu outbreak spreading over the planet. As the deadly flu worsens, striking the town and the ranch, the chaos intensifies and Tamsyn is drawn into the desperate fight for survival. Author’s Note: This 20K novella is a prequel to the events in book one, mostly occurring prior to the arrival of the main characters on the planet in ARRIVAL. There’s no romance in this novella although Tamsyn does meet the man she’ll fall in love with later as the story goes on in upcoming books. Tamsyn will be a continuing character in the adventures on the Planet of Last Resort.

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TEMPTED BY THE ALIEN MERCENARY (MONSTER MERCENARY MATES BOOK SEVEN) by Robin O’Connor

He was built to feed on fear, but I’m the only one who ever tempted him to feel. Frederique – I woke in a shattered stasis pod, centuries too late, on a world drowning in water and secrets. My mission? Gone. My crew? Dust. And the only being who’s kept me alive since then is an alien mercenary wrapped in living silver and danger. He’s not just terrifying, he’s mesmerizing.I should keep my distance. I know better. But every time his dark gaze settles on me, every time that shifting symbiont flows over his skin like armor and art, I forget who I was supposed to be. His power should terrify me, but it tempts me. He tempts me. Even when I discover the truth about my mission. Even when enemies rise and survival hangs by a thread… I still look at him and wonder what would happen if I let myself fall. The Sineater – She calls me mercenary. Monster. But she doesn’t run. I was sent to kill, not to feel. My symbiont craves agony like air, but her emotions, bright and tangled, taste like hope. I want her. Not just her body, but the calm in her thoughts, the fire in her fight. I want to protect that light, even as I know I’ll destroy it. But I am always hungry. Always feared. And if I take what I want, I may never let her go…Even if loving her is the one thing that could break me.   AmazonKU

THE CURSED HORDE KING (HORDES OF THE ELTHIKA BOOK TWO) by Zoey Draven

A bewitching spy. A ruthless king. A love that could ignite a war. Amaia has worked hard to make her family proud. As the star apprentice to the pyroki master in Dothik, she’s weeks away from inheriting her mentor’s coveted post. But when her desperate brother begs her to take his place in the Heartstone Accords, a diplomatic exchange with their rival nation, she agrees to the unthinkable. Her mission? Cross the sea to Grym, secure work at the dragon hatchery, and spy for the throne. But Grym is nothing like she imagined—and neither is its formidable king. Merciless and calculated, Alaryk Arn’dyne is as feared as the ancient dragon he commands. Gifted with powerful heartstone magic that can twist minds, he’s impossible to deceive…and a dark temptation Amaia needs to avoid at all costs. After a deadly curse strikes Alaryk’s dragon, Amaia knows she can save him, forcing a reluctant alliance with the very person she’s sworn to betray. As their forbidden attraction grows, however, she discovers a male scarred by a painful past, whose wicked needs make her burn. But when an unexpected crime threatens to ignite a war, Amaia must choose: her home, her heart…or the ruthless king who could destroy both.      AmazonKU

ALIENS IN MY STOCKINGS by A A Fairview

VS Note: Lesbian SFR.

Home for the holidays, Temperance would rather be anywhere else in the world– or off it. Alien abduction is a dream come true. Her alien captors, Chyme and Ivx, should follow protocol and release the Earthling – Except Chyme is absolutely sure this woman needs their help. Why else would she be so calm about her abduction? Ivx prefers to follow the rules that Chyme loves to break, but as they travel the stars it’s clear the duo is better as a trio. There’s one big problem: Temperance travel onboard the ship breaks intergalactic law. Once they reach their destination, it’ll take a Christmas Miracle to keep them all together.      Amazon

GALACTIC SENTINELS VOLUME 3 MARTIAN ADVENTURES by C L Pride

He came to track a criminal. She wants to save lives. Together, they’ll uncover a truth that could set Mars ablaze. When Prax, an alien agent on a mission, crash-lands on a frozen, terraformed Mars, he doesn’t expect to be rescued by Neela — a fiery human doctor from a colony ruled by the strict laws of the Pact, a legacy from Earth’s final days. As mysterious deaths shake the settlement, Prax and Neela join forces to investigate. What they uncover about the Regent’s hidden corruption threatens the future of Mars.  Between betrayals, battles, and revelations, their alliance becomes more than just a mission.  Their love is improbable.  Their destiny, unstoppable.  Together, they might spark a revolution — and change the fate of Mars forever.      AmazonKU

STORMS OF DESTINY (RETURN TO DESTRA BOOK TWO) by Ella Blake

TORVEN – The expedition was supposed to be easy—transport a research team, keep them safe, go home. But I didn’t count on the challenge that is Dr. Zara Rivers. The beautiful human female overpacks, talks too fast, and forgets safety protocols when she gets excited about data. When we crash-land and have to take shelter together, I tell myself my protective instincts are professional concern, until mating marks appear on my neck, marking us bonded for life. Now we’re stranded on a storm-churned world where ancient enemies must cooperate or face extinction, and the real danger isn’t the hostile planet hunting us—it’s how much I need her. ZARA – When my research ship crashes on a storm-ravaged planet, I’m trapped in an abandoned weather tower with Captain Torven Korvath, who alternates between criticizing my equipment choices and throwing himself between me and danger. My gruff Destran companion is more attractive than any dataset I’ve ever laid eyes on, but somewhere out there, my best friend and scattered crew are fighting to survive. When we discover the storms aren’t natural, it’s a race against time to shut down the secret ancient tech powering them. And he thinks I’m a challenge.      AmazonKU

THIRST (SILENT DEATH BOOK TWO) by Eileen Troemel

VS Note: Not a romance but a release of note.

Delilah poisoned her co-workers and tried to blow up a space station all to make a point. Now she’s on earth and taking on a new environmental issue with a biological weapon. She’s determined to up her body count in order to draw attention to her new cause all while still trying to kill her former co-workers. Colin, Betsy, Frank, and Stephanie are back to battle against the havoc and chaos Delilah causes. She’s taking on the drinking water systems. Her first attack goes unnoticed until Betsy sees a media article of a biological poisoning of the bottle filling stations common in every community. This water is supposed to be guaranteed to be clean and safe to drink. While Delilah attacks a water target, the team struggles to keep up with her attacks. They chase her while she stalks them. No one is safe from her destruction. With near misses and injuries, will the team be able to stop this determined genius ecoterrorist from killing more innocents? Will they capture her and put a stop to her reign of terror or will she escape capture yet again?      AmazonKU

SPACEMAN’S SURFER: MM MPREG SFR (VOLARDI ARRIVAL BOOK TWO) by Tabitha Austin

“The bond was supposed to be political. Clean. Distant. But feelings don’t follow treaties.” You’d think surfing waves with alien nanotech would be the wildest part of my story. Turns out, that was just the warm-up. I’m Thomas, aspiring musician, Pacific Ocean water rat, and the guy who got roped into a mating bond to stop a war between Earth and the Volardi Empire. Zephyron, my alien partner, is massive, scarred, and still grieving the two mates he lost. To him, I’m a reminder of something he thought he’d never have again: hope. Now I’m starting to fall for him, and my body’s changing. So is everything else. I’m caught between two planets, shadowed by Parker, a nosy documentarian with too many questions, and followed by two reprogrammed alien simulacrums who might be the only ones I can trust when things go wrong. And they will. Especially when creatures like the Zerlites, sharp-toothed and hive-minded, start crawling out of the sand. I never asked to be anyone’s symbol or savior. I just wanted music and waves. But if I’m going to survive this, if there’s any chance to build something real with Zephyron, I’ll have to fight for it before the desert takes us all.    AmazonKU

UNDER A SOLSTICE SEA: TINSEL AND TENTACLES by Ari McKay

VS Note: LGBTQ SFR.

Mankind has gone to the stars, but there are still many secrets lurking in the depths much closer to home. CORBIn (Construct, Oceanic Research, Biologically INtegrated) is one of a kind, a fusion of human, animal, and machine designed to explore the still hidden parts of our world. It is programmed with a purpose, to discover and reveal the last mysteries of Earth. It isn’t supposed to be able to lie or conceal anything from its creators – but, then again, it was also never meant to fall in love.      AmazonKU

GOOD TIME VAMPIRE ESCORT SERVICE by Jody Wallce

VS Note: Not a romance but a release of note. Post apocalyptic.

Dwayne Stacey isn’t your ordinary former Super Bowl MVP-turned-suave-handsome-vampire fifty years after Flu-V nearly decimated the population of Earth. No, Dwayne is a man on a mission, and that mission is to convince the football bigwigs at the Vince Lombardi Gala and Silent Auction that a Vampire Football League is where it’s at. His agent at the Good Time Vampire Escort Service has gotten him a ticket to the event, and he suspects this may be his last shot at the goal. Because if he doesn’t increase his income soon, he and his super intelligent cat are going to lose their preferred standard of living, or unliving, as it were. Not only that, but since his preferred standard of living includes a pitchfork-wielding-mob proof security system, he might lose a lot more than his fine digs. Vampires can’t be too careful in a world of humans who are struggling to accept them, but what would make a guy more acceptable than being a football superstar once again? Notes: Book contains a lot of cussing.      Amazon    Kobo

DAGGERMOUTH by H M Wolfe

The first thing you’ll learn in New Found Haven is mercy no longer exists. Showing mercy is a weakness, and weakness will get you killed. The second thing is this—the Veyra are always watching. From the highest glass atrium in the Heart to the windowless slum dens of the Boundary, no movement goes unseen. The last lesson is the hardest, but you must remember it. Love outside of your ring is a death sentence. The city is carved into rings of privilege and poverty, ruled by the masked elite who will do whatever it takes to hold onto power. Obedience is demanded. Rebellion is crushed. Greyson Serel has spent his life caught between two worlds. Publicly, he’s the flawless heir to the presidency. Privately, he’s entangled in secrets that could topple the regime. But when he’s forced into a political marriage meant to bind him tighter to the governments brutal laws, he finds himself shackled to a bride who is as lethal as she is unwilling. Shadera is a mercenary raised to kill, not to wed. Yet when her bullet misses its mark, survival leaves her bound to the very man she was sent to eliminate. Trapped inside the corrupt heart of the city, she becomes both prisoner and wife, her every step watched, her every move tested. Their union is no love story—It’s a battlefield. As secrets come to light and betrayals fester within the walls of power, Greyson and Shadera must decide between annihilating one another or burning the city to the ground together. In a world where passion sparks rebellion and loyalty is paid for in blood, their forced bond may be the spark that ignites a revolution. Or the fire that consumes them both.     AmazonKU

CAPTAIN COMMANDER (THE BLACK HOLE BOOK THREE) by

VS Note: LGBTQ SFR. From NOV 18.

They’ve crossed black holes, defied tyrants, and clawed their way back from the edge of death. But for Captain Sarah Miller and those she loves, one question remains: can they ever truly find home? The Crown offers sanctuary, but Sarah, scarred by battle and haunted by her past, struggles to believe she deserves peace. Annie refuses to let her face the fight alone, even when the cost of standing beside Sarah grows higher than either imagined. Sofie, torn between bloodline and belonging, searches for the family she’s always wanted. And Max, restless and uncertain, wonders if there is still a place for him in the world they’re fighting for. Shadows linger, and old enemies are never as far away as they seem. To make it home, they must confront not only the dangers closing in around them—but the legacies that have threatened to break them from the very beginning. Captain Commander is the breathtaking conclusion to The Black Hole Saga: a story of love and loyalty, trauma and healing, and the unshakable hope that even in the darkest places, home can still be found.       Amazon

RECKLESS (INTERSTELLAR BRIDES® PROGRAM: PRIMAL MATES BOOK THREE) by Grace Goodwin

Homicide detective Ethan Blake has been around long enough to know better; better than to believe a word out of the lying Feds’ mouths when they show up to take over his case. Better than to believe the victim’s corpse, covered in Hive cyborg tech, was ever human. Better than to look into the seductive eyes of the mysterious woman asking for his help. A woman who knows far more than she should about… everything. A woman whose kiss makes him lose control. A woman with secrets. A woman whose whispers make him see incredible things in the dark. Lady Lyra of Atlan is on a secret mission for the Coalition Fleet’s covert Intelligence Core. She lost everything long before she volunteered to be a spy. And now, through a wicked twist of fate, she’s even lost control of herself. The DNA augmentation, meant to make her Atlan body stronger and faster than it should be, has done something else… created a monster. It’s inconceivable for a female Atlan to have a beast, to suffer from mating fever. But one look at the human detective and the unthinkable becomes reality as something primitive awakens within her. She has a mystery to solve, evil smugglers to eliminate, and brothers to avenge, but destiny has other plans. Because the beast that’s not supposed to exist? She wants. She needs. She makes one relentless, uncompromising demand of the unsuspecting human male… mine.

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DEFENDER (VERDANT STRING BOOK EIGHT) by Michelle Diener

Hunted, captured, taken off-planet . . .As a Special Forces Commander, Ethan Hyt is well aware his duty is to protect the Planetary Head of Defense, Velda Shanïha, but when their ship is shot down and they are taken prisoner, he finds it harder and harder to pretend he’s protecting Velda out of duty. Velda knows that as Aponi’s Head of Defense, she’s a good bargaining chip for her enemies, and she’s hoping that fact will keep her and Ethan alive. She and Ethan made a good team before, but their forced proximity has made their connection even stronger, and they’ll need each other to take every opportunity to get free. Because if they don’t, Velda’s afraid they’re going to disappear forever.   AmazonKU

PROTECTOR: A SPACE PEARL TREAT by Annie Lucas

Haunted by PTSD after enduring torture at the hands of the Zarpazian Queen, Diarvet is a shattered wreck of the warrior he once was. He’s devoted himself to rescuing abducted humans, hoping it will give his broken soul some purpose. While visiting the flagship Space Pearl’s restaurant on the Ardeese Valout, he stumbles upon a desperate escaped human slave and the youngling she’s sworn to protect—and suddenly finds that purpose staring back at him. Jolie has spent years imprisoned in Prince Qurbaga’s harem. Not the best fate for an abducted human, but her love for Lilibet has kept her going. The tiny youngling may be another species, but Jolie considers her a daughter. When Jolie discovers that Qurbaga plans to give Lilibet away as a gift to a visiting dignitary, she’s left with no other choice. She must risk everything to escape and save the child she loves more than anything in the universe from a fate worse than death. Trusting Diarvet—trusting anyone—doesn’t come easy, but he quickly proves to be a fierce protector. Being with him makes Jolie feel safe and spurs dreams of something she thought out of reach after her abduction. The hope of freedom and a chance to open her heart to the possibility of love… and a family.      AmazonKU

TETHERED by TJ Williams

VS Note: Sapphic SFR.

One boy, his mother, and a captain with secrets from her crew. Amongst the stars, all things lost are found. Marlowe Rose has been fighting her ex, Dominik, for a decade. When he kidnaps their son, she sneaks onto his starship, planning to give him hell. Instead, she ends up caught, sequestered and questioned by the captain. But Tanisira Sekmith isn’t what Marlowe thought she was, and when it becomes clear that they’re all just puppets in Dominik’s eyes, Marlowe convinces the stoic captain to help rescue her son. Tanisira promised herself she’d make no waves, catch no one’s attention, and cruise under the radar. Misplacing her trust once changed the trajectory of her whole life. After the fallout from her last job, flying a pleasure yacht is supposed to be boring and easy—exactly what she wants. But finding Marlowe on the ship changes everything. Marlowe sees her, shadows and all, and it forces Tanisira to face things she tried to leave behind. Marlowe doesn’t expect to find, on this journey that she dreaded, something she’d given up. And Tanisira doesn’t know if she deserves happiness, but she doesn’t want to lose this: a kid with big, green eyes and his fierce, captivating mother.

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AN ALIEN AMBASSADOR FOR AUGUST (ALIEN ABDUCTION OF THE MONTH) by Lindy Moonhill

He was sent to negotiate peace. She just declared war on his heart. AUGUSTA – I came to the floating city of Nyssari to protect my pop star client—not to lose my heart to a deadly alien diplomat in one explosive night. Berrak is seven feet of muscle—massive, dangerous, his scales gleaming like living armor. A former soldier turned ambassador with ocean-deep secrets and hands that could crush me… or worship me. I told myself it was just one night. A moment of madness. But when assassins destroy the city and I’m running for my life in his arms, I realize one night will never be enough. He makes me feel protected, desired, claimed—everything I swore I didn’t need. I don’t trust him. I definitely shouldn’t want him. Yet every time he looks at me like I’m his, I fall a little further. BERRAK – I was sent to fight with words instead of weapons. To secure treaties that could save my people. Augusta is everything I swore to avoid: distracting, reckless, impossible to control. She makes me want things I cannot afford—her touch, her trust, her future tied to mine. Now the city is falling, enemies hunt us through alien jungles, and she won’t leave without finding her missing people. Protecting her could cost me everything. But letting her go? That would destroy me.      AmazonKU

BONDED TO THE NANO HEALER (CLAIMED BY THE KYRATHI BOOK FOUR) by Nova Sloane

VS Note: From NOV 19.

Dr. Luna Reyes is dying. The alien virus in her blood is spreading fast, and human medicine has no answers. Her only hope is Vex—a Kyrathi Nano Healer whose treatment requires surrendering her body completely to his care. His touch heals. His nanites rebuild. And his method of delivery? Devastatingly intimate. Now her cells are rewriting. Her needs are changing. And her cure comes with a price: belonging to the healer who remade her from the inside out. Fated mates. Medical seduction. One treatment that transforms everything.      AmazonKU       AB

IRON AND DUST: A DYSTOPIAN CYBORG ROMANCE by Sal Riff

Kaelia Rane is a Sump rat, a scavenger, and a pilot flying a ship held together by duct tape and prayer. Her home moon of Veridia is dying, choked by toxic red iron-oxide dust that turns lungs to stone. Desperate for a cure, she breaks into the Obsidian Spire—a derelict luxury station from the fallen d’Evremonde regime. She expects to find ancient tech. Instead, she finds a nightmare. Unit 736 is a Siege-Breaker: a towering, bio-engineered super-soldier designed to crush rebellions with his bare hands. Abandoned in the dark for ten years, he has become a ghost in the machine, terrifying and lethal. But beneath the black armor and the command codes, something else has taken root. In the silence of his prison, the monster has become a gardener. When Kaelia invades his sanctuary, he doesn’t kill her. He feeds her. Now, Kaelia must drag the reluctant giant out of the dark and back to a world that fears him. But they are not alone. Director Neturius of Helios Intelligence is hunting them, determined to erase the last evidence of the old world’s atrocities. With a kill-squad on their tail and a planet on the brink of collapse, Kaelia and Camdon must forge an impossible alliance. To save Veridia, the scavenger must teach the weapon how to live—and the monster must remember how to be a man.      AmazonKU

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

VS Note: Here’s book one in the series (and there’s a fullblown romance in it, but also as a supporting character the man TAMSYN will be falling in love with later in the series (although there’s no hint of that in book one):

ARRIVAL (PLANET OF LAST RESORT BOOK ONE) by Veronica Scott

Melisande “Melly” Jericho is a newly licensed medical doctor, returning to her home planet to practice family medicine. She hasn’t been home in years and is excited to see her friends and family again. But when her shuttle lands, the spaceport seems deserted and she can’t get her handheld to connect to the network to call for help. Stranded on the landing pad far from the terminal, she joins forces with the only other passengers to arrive, never dreaming they’ll all soon be plunged into a life-or-death situation.

Jeff Pearson, retired Sectors Special Forces captain and his friends have come to colony planet Randal Four to take up ranching. He’s attracted to the curvy doctor as soon as he sees her on board the shuttle to the planet and hopes he can at least get her com details and maybe set up a dinner date before he and his team leave the city to reach their waiting ranchland. His tentative plans come to a crashing halt as a strange horde of moaning, growling people emerges from the terminal, headed in their direction with clearly murderous intent.

Jeff, Melly and the others make a desperate run to escape from the mob and begin an adventure the likes of which none of them could ever have predicted. As they struggle against overwhelming odds to survive, evade the infected, escape the city and reach her family home, the attraction and trust between the two grows ever hotter. But so does the danger and the mystery of what happened to the people of Randal Four.

Planet of Last Resort is book one in a new scifi romance series set in the Sectors. This book will end in a Happy For Now situation for the two main characters; however the series arc will continue and the challenges and dangers will not be resolved in this book. Melly and Jeff will find some of the answers they’re seeking with more mysteries to solve. NOTE: JOURNEY and RESOLUTION  will be released in 2026. Still writing them!

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(You can preorder ESCAPE TO NOWHERE: A PLANET OF LAST RESORT NOVELLA, out JAN 5)        Amazon      Apple Books

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

GUARDIAN LOVERS: A GUARDIAN ROMANTIC FANTASY COLLECTION by Mary Jo Putney

Guardian Lovers is a delightful collection of author Mary Jo (M.J.) Putney’s shorter stories set in the world of her acclaimed Guardian Trilogy. Characters may have unusual magical gifts, but they also have the normal human desire for love. A stubborn Scottish weather mage and a rare wild talent woman descended from Spanish Marranos unite to save Britain from the Spanish Armada. An exhausted medical student finds unexpected danger and an even more unexpected enchantress when he makes a late night visit to his local New York deli. A gifted police officer joins with a female Guardian to stop a murderous succubus. A Guardian neurologist on a Christmas holiday is enlisted to help rescue imperiled children. In all four stories in this collection (The Alchemical Marriage, Tuesday At the Night Deli, The Demon Dancer, and Toasted: A Christmas Story) magically gifted men and women risk their lives to do the right thing, and in the process find a love for all ages.       Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

THE BIG BOOK OF ROMANCE by Various

Love across genres: A Romance Anthology – Thirteen established romance authors give us a tantalising glimpse into their book worlds with these compelling and enchanting short stories. A teaser – a quickie if you will – that will whet your appetite for more! Contemporary Romance: explore the challenges of modern-day love with Kate Flora, Viola Russell, Meredith Kazer, and Joanne Guidoccio. Small Town Romance: cosy up with cherished friends with Maggie Rose.Suspense Romance: Thrills and love are a perilous combination, as told by J.E.Prim. Paranormal Romance: delight to tales of love amidst things that go bump in the night with Raven Hudgins, Carole Ann Moleti, and Janina Grey. Fantasy Romance: take a wild trip into the imagination of Claire Davon. Time Travel Romance: travel back in time for some olde worlde action and adventure with Cindy Tomamichel. Science Fiction Romance: leave today behind and explore what love looks like in the future with S.C. Mitchell and G.S. Kenney.      Amazon

SNOWED IN WITH THE YETI by Lara Reagan

What happens when your online gaming buddy turns out to be eight feet tall, covered in fur, and absolutely irresistible? Maya thought the hardest part about moving to Calamity Creek would be adjusting to her new monster and human neighbors. She never expected a blizzard, a car wreck, and a rescue by a mysterious Yeti to completely derail her plans to finally meet her online gaming partner of three years at the local convention. But when a towering, gentle rescuer introduces himself with a familiar voice and an embarrassed grin, Maya realizes her knight in shining armor is none other than YetiBeGood – the teammate who’s had her back through countless virtual battles and late-night conversations. Trapped together in his cozy mountain cabin while the storm rages outside, the chemistry that sizzled through their headsets is nothing compared to the heat building between them in person. As walls come down and hearts open up, Maya discovers that some connections transcend species, screen names, and even her wildest fantasies. But when the snow melts and the real world comes calling, will their love survive outside the safety of his arms and her new supernatural community?     AmazonKU

SNOWED IN WITH THE TROLL by Sabrina Silvers

A storm, a troll, and one very nosy mother… what could go wrong? I came to Iceland to find peace, inspiration, and maybe a little adventure. I didn’t expect a blizzard. Or to be rescued by seven feet of muscle, horns, and socially awkward grumpiness who insists he’s fine—just cursed, glowing, and possibly my fated mate. Gunnar isn’t exactly human. He’s a retired troll enforcer who carves furniture, avoids people, and has a mom who meddles in his love life using enchanted cocoa and mistletoe. When a magical storm traps us together in his cave, sparks fly—literally. His runes light up whenever I laugh, his dry humor makes my heart melt, and his kisses could set the snow on fire. Now we’re snowed in with only one bed, one troll, and one very determined matchmaking queen watching from afar. Good thing I’ve always worked well under pressure… especially when the pressure comes with horns.      AmazonKU

MASKED OMEGA FOR CHRISTMAS: MM CHRISTMAS ROMANCE by Lorelai M Hart and Colbie Dunbar

VS Note: Alpha bear shifter.

All I want for Christmas is a day off. After winning an all expense paid week in the mountains, the first thing I do is submit my leave request. I’ve been working in food service long enough to know that days off this time of year are nearly impossible to get. The week finally arrives, my bags are packed, my itinerary set, and I’m about to have the merriest Christmas ever. That is until my boss calls and asks me why I’m late for my shift and that they never got my request. I have a half hour to get there, dressed and ready to serve or lose my position. As much as I want to tell them to take their job and shove it, I can’t. I need the job. It’s not ideal, but I’ll make it work. My plan is to pass hors d’oeuvres and flutes of champaign until the party dies down, then race to the mountains. It’s a great plan until I get locked in the wine cellar with my college crush who keeps calling me mate.    AmazonKU

RAIN’S FOX MATE: MM SHIFTER MPREG ROMANCE (THE MATES MOTEL BOOK ONE) by Lorelai M Hart

I checked in with nothing but the clothes on my back. I checked out with the greatest treasure of all. I have a tendency to get a notion and go for it. That’s how I end up in a small town, buying a house before setting foot in it, and giving up my six-figure job to start a consulting business. Everything is going great, until lightning decides my house is the perfect place to strike, ultimately burning it to ash. rance will cover the costs of replacement. That’s not the issue. Having someplace to stay until it’s done is. Within an hour’s radius, there are one chain hotel, four inns, and the Mates Motel. The inns are all booked, and the chain hotel isn’t available the next three weekends. The Mates Motel it is. It may look sketchy, but the old man at the front desk seems nice and the rooms are clean. It could be worse. So much worse.      AmazonKU

WYLD WITCH WEATHER by Janna Ruth

I’m a wild child. Wilful, moody, destructive. You could say my reputation blows—literally. Other teens skip class or experiment with drugs. I wreck classrooms. Not on purpose. But when I cry, the wind answers. Loudly. Violently. Now I’m down to my last chance: the Wyld Lands Academy. It looks like some posh boarding school I’ve got no business setting foot in. But inside those ancient stone walls? There’s magic. Fire, water, earth, air—the students here are attuned to their element. Like me. For once, I’m not the only freak in the room. I can deal with bitchy roommates, demanding teachers, and the occasional elemental breakout. Especially with the handsome, talented, and impossibly kind headboy looking out for me. One thing’s for sure: I won’t let anything—not even terrorist witches—take this from me. But there’s a storm inside me. And if I can’t learn to tame it soon, it won’t just get me expelled. It’ll get me killed. Or worse.      Amazon     Apple Books      Kobo

THE BEAR’S CHRISTMAS MATE (A BEAR CREEK CHRISTMAS BOOK THREE) by Harmony Raines

When Doreen arranges a trip to Bear Creek to visit her friend Sorcha, all she wants is peace and quiet, a chance to recharge her batteries, and enjoy a cozy retreat. Then life drops two surprises on her doorstep: her nephew Jake and his golden retriever Bash, who turn her relaxing getaway into a whirlwind of dog training, non-stop talking (and tail wagging), and snowy chaos. Enter Deputy James Pike—handsome, warm, protective… and completely not what Doreen came here for. So why does her heart feel like it’s waking up for the first time in years? James can’t believe it when a runaway golden retriever leads him to his mate. She is everything he wished for and more. But Doreen is only here on vacation. Somehow, he has to persuade her to stay. Forever. Oh, and he also has to tell her he’s a bear shifter. And they are mates… How hard can it be?      AmazonKU

SECRETS OF THE VOID (DEEP WATERS BOOK FIVE) by Emma Hamm

She was never meant to wake up. Ellie was created in secret. A perfect clone of a powerful woman long dead. For years, she knew only sterile walls, the touch of cold instruments, and the voice of the scientist who molded her into something useful. Something obedient. Until the day she opened her eyes and met a god. Proteus. The sea’s first son. The god who once ruled the depths, and who has spent centuries imprisoned by those who feared him. Now freed, his vengeance is as vast as the ocean itself. He will reclaim his dominion. Drown the world that betrayed him. And he will use Ellie, the clone who carries the face of his enemy, to do it. But the more time he spends with her, the more his carefully built hatred begins to unravel. Because Ellie isn’t just a tool. She’s clever, defiant, heartbreakingly alive. And Proteus—ancient, merciless Proteus—finds himself wanting her more than he wants his revenge. She was made to serve. He was born to destroy. Together, they could end humanity. Or save it.      AmazonKU

LEO IN LACE: DOUBLE BOOKED FOR THE HOLIDAYS by Layla Dorine

VS Note: MMM PNR. The MMC is too ‘without apparel’ for my PG-13+ blog.

Leo – I love my friend group to pieces, even if there are a few drama-llamas in the bunch. This year has been a bit much though, between hearing about their constant relationship woes and party planning calamities and dealing with my own workplace catastrophies. Taking a break to refresh and recharge seemed like the perfect plan, until I arrived at the cabin I’d booked for one to find two snow leopards cuddling on the bed. Maverick – Another year and no mate in sight. It’s not that I haven’t looked, I’ve tried matchmakers and even a few online dating sites that resulted in some frustrating and occasionally embarrassing hookups that left me smarting after they ghosted me. All my efforts have landed me was more chastisment from my folks who can’t stop wishing I’d be more like my older siblings. If it wasn’t for Briar’s brilliant idea for a little getaway, my outlook for this holiday season would have been worse than last years. Briar – Booking a holiday retreat for me and my best friend has plenty of benefits, including the obvious ones. While we’ve never had mating marks appear on our skin, neither of us can picture ourselves with anyone else, no matter how much our families protest the break from tradition. Booking it in a snowy paradise, well that’s just a bonus when you’re both snow leopards. At least until our cabin for two turns out to be a cabin for three.    AmazonKU

JIM HENSON’S COMPLETE LABYRINTH by Various

VS Note: Hardcover only. Re-releases.

Celebrate the beloved Jim Henson fantasy film with this complete hardcover collection of stories from inside the magical walls of the labyrinth! Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Beyond the Goblin City spotlights the secret history of Sir Didymus and the untold story of one of Jareth’s Masquerade guests, in addition to tales featuring fan-favorite characters like Ludo, Hoggle, Ambrosius, and the Goblin King himself. This epic collection showcases imaginative tales from critically acclaimed writers and artists including Jonathan Case (The New Deal), Delilah S. Dawson (Star Wars: Phasma), Gustavo Duarte (Bizarro), Roger Langridge (Snarked), Katie Cook (Star Wars: ABC-3PO), Jeff Stokely (The Ludocrats), S.M. Vidaurri (Labyrinth: Under the Spell), Sina Grace (Superman: Kal-El Returns), Michael Dialynas (Wynd), Sarah Webb (The Storyteller: Sirens), Boya Sun (5 Worlds), Lara Elena Donnelly (The Amberlough Dossier), French Carlomagno (The Dead Lucky), Pius Bak (Eat The Rich), Samantha Dodge (Catwoman: Soulstealer), and many more! Collects Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Shortcuts and Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: Under the Spell.      Amazon

ECHOES OF SILVER (LEGENDS OF GOLD AND SILVER BOOK TWO) by  Liz Delton

A silversword cannot live without his weapon. And a king cannot rule without a throne. After their disastrous trip to the Hollow Isles, Fig and Vaelor seek answers about fixing his broken sword that could get both of them killed. A powerful dwarven relic has resurfaced, and the usurper king Rhivven has offered it as a prize in a tournament—drawing ire from the dwarves and interest from Dev, who thinks it might help him take back his throne. Mairead vows to return home, but dark forces are in motion in Tytan, and the sisterhood that shunned her hasn’t forgotten about her. An ancient cavern may hold all the answers… But if the truth gets out, it could threaten the very foundation of the continent.      AmazonKU

ALPHA WOLF’S SOLD BRIDE  (ROSE HOLLOW WOLVES BOOK THREE) by Lyra Atlas

I’m sold to the Alpha as his new mate and baby-carrier. I’m despised for being curvy and a human. I don’t know yet that I’m psychic. He’s a blacks ops wolf and the new Alpha, who needs a mate to ally with our pack. He buys me, then gets protective of me and wants to own me…I’ve always dreamed of escaping my miserable life with the daily bullying and torments. Now I have to pretend that I love the Alpha I’m sold to. I want to escape this marriage, but he says I’m his. I want to leave our small town, but he says he’ll protect me. No man has ever touched my thick hips or massive thighs. But his hands roam my body, making me desperate with want. He teaches me what it’s like to let out the psychic in me. He shows me what it’s like to be owned, claimed, and desperate with need. Will the Alpha claim me as his fated mate?      AmazonKU

SOLAR SHADOWS (CELESTIAL MAGIC BOOK THREE) by Ruchard Amos

VS Note: MM PNR. The series follows three witch brothers.

When your past bites you in the backside. Literally! I’m doing my best to cope with my new life as The Sun of House Aurora. Navigating relentless twists and turns while also dealing with my career as a supermodel. Or lack of one. Talk about messy! My existence is cloaked in shadows, the public not ready for the return of sacred witches into their lives right now. But it’s only a matter of time before this takes a turn. I can feel it in my bones. If that wasn’t complicated enough, I’m falling for a guy who doesn’t want me. Ollie occupies my mind morning, noon, and night. I can’t stop drooling over his muscles, longing to know more about him. He’s a mystery wrapped in epic deliciousness. Yet all I seem to get is a searing glare or icy indifference. Sigh. Isn’t that always the way? But why do I get a vibe that there might be more there beneath the chilliness? Is it just wishful thinking or is there a hidden something there? To muddy the waters, along comes my ex-boyfriend to fuzzy my brain when he suggests we could start up again. But he only confuses for like five minutes, because we didn’t end well the first time, and he isn’t the man I remember. Not by a long shot. He’s got some seriously sinister motives, posing a threat not only to the city, but the entire world. Darn it! Things are about to get wild!      AmazonKU

SNOWED IN WITH TH GROUCHY BEAR: AFRICAN AMERICAN PNR by Melody Lynch

One cabin. One bed. One storm they’ll never forget – Diana has spent her life proving people wrong. They say fifty is old she’s proof it’s not. Thriving as a solo travel blogger and living life on her own terms, she’s not looking for love. In fact, she swears she doesn’t want it. Then, during a live interview, a smug reporter claims she’s “too old” to climb the mountains around Shadow Wolf Creek. She grabs her bag and hits the trail. But before she reaches the summit, the blizzard hits. Nathaniel has zero interest in rescuing anyone. Betrayed by his sleuth and done with shifter politics, he’s perfectly content in his remote mountain cabin—until he finds her. Hurt. Beautiful. Nearly buried in the snow. She’s not just any woman. She’s his mate. But Nathaniel swore off love long ago, after a betrayal that left scars deeper than any wound. Now, the most dangerous thing on this mountain isn’t the storm outside it’s what’s happening in their hearts. Because fifty’s already climbed mountains… and he’s next.     AmazonKU

BAD BLOOD (HELLHOUND HEAT BOOK THREE) by Sherilee Grau

She was created to serve Hell. He was the one sin she could never resist. Roxana has spent her whole life as one of Lucifer’s lethal handmaids—trained to obey, to sacrifice, and to bury every desire she wasn’t built to feel. Including the one that’s always burned for Lothar. Fate never forgets though. When Roxy and Lothar, the hellhound pack’s best tracker, are forced together to hunt an escapee from Hell, she finds herself struggling to deny the desire she’s fought for centuries to suppress. To make matters worse, Lothar’s inner beast is fighting him for control. His instincts snarl for her. Mine. Claim. Protect. He’s determined to make her his. But little does he know, giving in to their desire could destroy them both. And when an enemy from the past makes their move, turning the hunters into the hunted, Roxy and Lothar must fight side by side not only to survive a monster… but a history, a hunger, and a truth powerful enough to tear them apart. Because some bonds aren’t meant to be denied, and resisting each other may be the one battle they’re destined to lose.       Amazon     Apple Books      Kobo

MIDLIFE CHRISTMAS VIGILANTE by Eve Langlais

You can call me the spirit of hot flashes, fangs, and vengeance. Just before Christmas my life underwent a major change. And I’m not talking about the fact I hit menopause hard—I mean, we’re talking night sweats and hormones gone wild. Nope, it was worse than that. I almost died, and would have actually been six feet under if I’d not been transformed into a vampire. You heard me right. At the ripe age of forty-seven, I became a blood-guzzling, sunlight-hating, fanged menace with an insatiable appetite. Thankfully, criminals taste delicious. But the wicked aren’t the only people I’m nibbling on this holiday season. When I’m not taking a literal bite out of crime, you will find me unwrapping the handsome vampire who gave me the best present of all. Love.        Amazon     AB      Apple Books      Kobo

THE ALPHA BEHIND THE MASK: NESTING EVER AFTER: CHRISTMAS by Toby Wise

VS Note: MM PNR.

When Viktor’s magic manifested, his entire world was turned upside down. He packed up his life, found a pack to take him in, and started fresh. Despite finding his place in this new paranormal world, Viktor always worried his dating life had come to a permanent standstill. A magical invitation changes everything once again. Duncan isn’t good with people. He’d much prefer to stay inside with his paints but when he’s invited to a mysterious masked ball, he can’t say no. Meeting Viktor, who’s happy to take the lead, makes everything feel easier. The two feel something special right from the start and push past awkward first meetings, family emergencies, and unexpected heats to forge a bond worth keeping.      AmazonKU

AN ALL AMERICAN WITCH FOR T DAY by Heather Graham

Julia and Corey Chambers are delighted with their new home, actually an old house, not as old as some in St. Augustine—the oldest European settlement in the New World—but an 1800s home filled with character. And, as they are to discover, bodies! But there’s something far worse. Julia has called Adam Harrison, the Krewe founder, who happened to be an old friend of her father’s. She’s been getting threats. She’s playing a witch in a local theater production and, apparently, someone seems to think she’s a real witch! In a city renowned for its history and ghosts, someone is threatening a witch! When Angela and Jackson arrive, they discover that Julia had stepped out of the house—and disappeared! And while it hasn’t been more than a few hours since her disappearance, Corey is frantic and devastated. Because he knows . . .There are just hours ahead for them to find her before an All-American Witch might meet with a deadly and horrible fate. And it might just take a wee bit of help from one of the city’s fabled ghosts to help them on their mission.      AmazonKU

ENCHANTED RINGS AND FAE (OAKVALE EVER AFTER BOOK TWO) by Jessica Grayson

came to Oakvale to escape the scandal of a broken engagement—not to fall for a winged Fae jeweler named Cyran, whose smile is as dangerous as his magic. But when Cyran and I accidentally touch two enchanted rings, we’re magically bound together. Now I’m stuck with the infuriatingly charming Fae until we break the spell. And I absolutely refuse to fall for his handsome grin, tender heart, or the way he brings me chocolate croissants every morning because he knows they’re my favorites. Yet the longer we’re bound, the harder it is to deny the pull between us. Once the magic fades, I’ll have to decide: trust my heart to a Fae who might already have claimed it, or lose him forever.   AmazonKU

UNWRAPPING HIS MUMMIFIED HEART: A TIME FOR MONSTERS ROMANCE by Roslyn St Clair

Lady Catherine isn’t interested in marriage, and she’s particularly uninterested in marriage to the slope-shouldered, slack-jawed, ancient dandy whom she’s expected to marry. Too bad for her. Duty is duty, and she can’t sacrifice her sister’s happiness. Good for her, however, is when she falls into an open sarcophagus in the museum’s backroom… lips first. But what she awakens is more than just a passing nightmare. The mummy might even be her dream.Ramu’s been waiting to be roused from his eternal sleep for millennia. He has one purpose: find the ancient amulet that Set stole and return it to Anubis. Doing so will hopefully balance the misdeeds of his life, and with his eternity at stake, he really needs all the help he can get to make it to paradise rather than the alternative. But bravery in adventure isn’t the hard part of being alive again. Much harder still is knowing he’s destined to leave Cat. She’s stolen his heart… and just when he finally realizes he has one.

CHRISTMAS KANE (REINDEER MATE FOR CHRISTMAS) by Jessica E Subject

VS Note: MM PNR.

The first time I meet Desmond, he pets me—while I’m in my reindeer shifter form. Everyone knows you don’t touch a shifter without permission, but I bite my tongue. After all, he’d just delivered a huge donation to the Christmas Food and Toy Drive at the nonprofit where I work. I figure I’ll never see him again anyway. When Desmond shows up to volunteer at our community dinner, all charming and annoyingly handsome, he flirts…with me. I try to resist, but my reindeer won’t stop prancing. He likes this smexy wolf more than his favorite Christmas treats. I’ve been warned about getting involved with him, especially since the whole city knows someone affected by his father’s crimes. But my instincts tell me there is more to Desmond than his family name. And no one deserves to be alone during the holidays.       AmazonKU       Author’s Universal Link

ORCS DO IT HARDER (ORCS LOVE CURVY GIRLS BOOK TWO) by Michele Mills

For three years now, I’ve been hiding and working under an assumed name, leading a quiet life, my closet filled with a very beige wardrobe. One day a package arrives on my doorstep, stuffed with surveillance photos…and a threat. I have to give “them” the evidence they want or in twenty-four hours everyone I care about dies. Oh hell. I’ve got to get outta here or my best friend and her daughter will be hurt. I make it to the bus station, three steps away from disappearing forever, when a massive orc roars out my name from across the terminal. “Anna.” My mouth drops open at the sight of this sexy male. Keric Irontree, the “scary” orc everyone avoids, looms behind me, his bare chest heaving and wet from the rain. “You’re not getting on that bus,” he growls. “I’m not?” Keric takes my hand and offers me sanctuary at a remote orc commune in Maine. There’s just one catch. I’ll need to live with him in his one-bedroom cabin. As his mate.       AmazonKU

SOLSTICE: DRAGONIS ACADEMY HOLIDAY NOVELLA by Serenity Rayne

Ziggy’s got a secret…He’s on a mission of extreme importance. Failure is not an option. The future of the family depends on it. Five years after claiming her throne, Mina has a secret that will change everything—and she’s entrusting one of her own mates with the mission of a lifetime. Armed with determination and his signature wit, Ziggy embarks on the ultimate stealth mission across Shadowcarve’s sprawling campus. From shadowing the intimidating Vaughn through his warfare instruction sessions to tracking Leander as he strategizes war tactics with eager students, and keeping tabs on Callan while he teaches the ancient Art of War, Ziggy plots the perfect strategy for what comes next. One by one, he springs into action—abducting each unsuspecting mate and delivering them to Mina for the surprise of their lives. But wrangling three powerful shifter instructors proves trickier than anticipated, especially when they start catching on to their bond brother’s increasingly suspicious behavior. When the perfect holiday moment finally arrives, Mina’s gift will bring tears, laughter, and a joy so pure it lights up the winter sky. For three formidable warriors who’ve dedicated their lives to battle and teaching, nothing could prepare them for the overwhelming emotion of learning they’ll soon hold their own firstborns.      AmazonKU

BLACK WILLOW WITCH by Suzanne Wright

“Be the biggest, baddest witch in town so no one ever dares bully you again.” That was her grandmother’s advice and it’s been Emberlyn’s law since she was a child. It’s kept the local coven at bay – until now…They’re furious she won’t give up Black Willow Manor, her grandmother’s prized home and worse – that the land beside it and Emberlyn herself has been left to Jax ‘Ripper’ Stone, a rugged, brooding Alpha werewolf. The chemistry between them has always been white hot but Ripper knows to be careful with witches- especially one with her reputation. Now they are allies it becomes harder to ignore – Emberlyn calls to him. Drives him to claim her. But danger’s closing in, threatening to take her from him. Not that Emberlyn can’t handle it. She’s no damsel. Doesn’t need a hero. Sometimes, it takes a wicked witch to get things done. And Emberlyn has ever excelled at being wicked.     Amazon     AB       Apple Books      Kobo

COMPANY INK (TINSEL AND TENTACLES 3.0 by TA Moore

VS Note: MM PNR.

Don’t get him wrong, Davy hadn’t been thrilled to end up face-down in a shallow grave…but he’d not been surprised either. With the life he’d lived, and the work he did, it had always been a possibility. So he’d not been bothering to hold his breath–metaphorically speaking, being dead–for a chance to get his own back on his killer. On the other hand, death was kind of boring…even for a mercenary who wore the stigmata of his sins as occasionally too-independent tentacles. So when someone opened a door to the living world for him he wasn’t going to say no. He figured he could knock out the revenge in a couple of hours and then spend the rest of his time on this side of the Veil getting take-out, getting laid, and getting into fights. …the order didn’t matter. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a bit more complicated than that. If Davy didn’t know better, he’d have thought this whole set–up was the universe trying to get him to learn something. All Hill had learned was that death wasn’t what he’d expected. When he had opened the door to the afterlife he’d been prepared for winding sheets and bones, maybe a few chains. Not for the vengeful ghost to be a hot, dead man who’d mug him for his skin and bones. The tentacles had been a surprise too. But then necromancy didn’t come with an instruction booklet, or a restart button. The deal had been struck, and the two of them would just have to make it work.       Amazon

MIDNIGHT OBSSESSION (SOULMATED BOOK FIVE) by Rebecca York

Olivia Langdon never believed in ghosts—until one slipped into her dreams. At night, she sees him drowning in black water. When he comes to her, his touch is fire, his kiss is haunting, and his presence is as forbidden as it is irresistible. His name is Travis Carson. He should be gone, yet he lingers—bound to her by a connection neither of them understands. Their spectral encounters ignite psychic abilities Olivia never knew she had…and a desperate need to uncover the truth behind Travis’s murder. Because someone killed him—and that someone isn’t finished. Detective Gabe Bowman is determined to keep Olivia safe, even as her visions place her in the sights of a predator who calls himself Mr. Smith. But the deeper Gabe digs into the case, the more dangerous it becomes—for Olivia, for Travis’s restless spirit, and for the fragile man who’s falling for her in the waking world. Now Olivia must choose where her heart—and her life—truly belong: with the living man sworn to protect her…or the ghost who has already claimed her soul.      AmazonKU

OWL BY HOME FOR CHRISTMAS (VIRTUE SHIFTERS) by Zoe Chant

Whoo-ooo says you can’t go home? Owl shifter and romcom-film-star Kayla Walsh never intended to come home to Virtue, but it’s the perfect small town for a romantic comedy film setting—and the moment she arrives, a full-on ‘meet cute’ crashes into her! Former ball player Jordan Rhodes is back in Virtue trying to find his feet again—but the last thing he expects to do is knock Kayla off hers. Once high school acquaintances, Jordan and Kayla now find that sparks fly…but Jordan knows there’s no way that a woman like Kayla could ever be really interested in a washed-up athlete. And Kayla has always assumed everybody who grew up in Virtue knows it’s a haven for shifters. Except, as fate would have it, Jordan doesn’t know, and Kayla isn’t sure she should burden him with her secrets when she’s leaving town again so soon. But when things on set go sour, Kayla has to rely on Jordan—and on Virtue’s secret weapon, nine year old Noah Brannigan, who is always there for the town when it needs him.       AmazonKU

DRAGON’S FORBIDDEN BOSS (DRAGON SECRETS OF PARKHURST COLLEGE) by Serena Meadows

Dorm nights. Buried legends. A dragon who can’t keep his fire—or his hands—off the wrong woman. When a ruin is found beneath Parkhurst’s stadium, Cooper McFarland’s dream design gets demolished. The new boss of the dig? Dr. Stephanie Warner—young, brilliant, and off-limits. She needs his campus connections; he needs her secrets. What they uncover are ancient shifter symbols, wrapped dead, and a mural that answers questions that Cooper can no longer hide the answers to. This puts a target on the entire university. Rules say no romance on the team. Reality says one look, one kiss, one life-or-death shift. As a rival clan closes in, Cooper must expose what he is to save the site—and the woman he won’t give up. Some ruins hold history. This one holds a war. One truth, one mate, and a dragon ready to burn the night to keep her.      AmazonKU

THE TALKING CURE: A SEAN jOYE INVESTIGATION by Kathy L Brown

VS Note: LGBTQ Paranormal mystery.

Haunted woman claws her way back to reality by reconnecting with her magical powers in The Talking Cure, a supernatural Yuletide follow-up to The Big Cinch. Committed to an insane asylum, Violet Humphrey is isolated on the Illinois prairie with only her own thoughts and a persistent new voice in her head for company. When she is accused of murder, Violet suspects her road to both freedom and recovery lies through confronting her painful past and solving the crime. Magically summoned, Sean Joye skids through an ice storm to help Violet, but can they catch the killer and defy an eldritch horror before Violet loses her tenuous grasp on reality?     AmazonKU

DOLLS GONE WILD (GHOST CUPID BOOK THREE) by Allie Brahms

So far my job month, which should’ve been lowkey and easy, has gone thusly: 1. A bride wants to divorce her dead husband. (You unfortunately read that right.) 2. Zhen gets called into work anyway because they lost Annabelle at the airport. Yes. That Annabelle. (#nothankyou) 3. Jasha is magical. With a familiar. (Anyone have this on their bingo card? I didn’t.) 4. A ghost groom abduction. (I don’t get paid enough for this.) Is it too late to revoke my supernatural club membership? Tags: Magical realism, ghost to ghost networking, we get to meet some of Zhen’s friends, power couple, Chinese mythology, multicultural romance, part time soulmates, full time problem, relationship negotiations, haunted walmart is no longer haunted, things happened okay, Annabelle is Zhen’s worst nightmare come to life, he HATES dolls, on the plus side Kris has more content to post, Houdou continue to be awesome, yay power development, cursed sword is still cursed, but not for long!     AmazonKU

MECH AND MAGIC ( THE KNACK BOOK TWO) by Kim McDougall

Magic runs the machines. Secrets run the city. And Squad 54 stands between order and chaos. Conall thought he’d buried the past with his brother. But when a cryptic summons surfaces—tied to a long-vanished village and a wolf who should be dead—he’s forced to retrace the path of the disbanded Squad 54. What he finds in the shadows could unravel not only their fate, but the fragile balance between elf and human kind. Back in New Torwood City, Princess Rowan Andula is done playing the figurehead. With a seat on the ruling council, she’s ready to fight for her family’s legacy—until the city’s giant mech guardian begins to fail. Talos isn’t just a machine. He’s the heart of the city. His collapse could bring down everything her ancestors fought to preserve. As enemies close in and new treacheries are revealed, Conall and Rowan must face the same question: How far will you go to protect what you love?     AmazonKU

WOLFISH by Terry Spear

As a wolf opening a gift shop with Halloween décor, a forensic anthropologist, and an author who writes books on old cemeteries, she discovers a skeleton, a month old, in an 18th-century cemetery, and the trouble begins. Selena Rivers loves working in a wolf-run town and meeting Deputy Sheriff Daniel Hoffman, who assists her at every turn. But when she has to identify skeletons of recently murdered women, he must protect her from those who would harm her and himself. They must learn who the women are and who is responsible for their deaths. Daniel is all for romancing the wolf, which comes with the added commitment to keep them both safe in this dangerous, mystery adventure. She has never met a wolf like him, and she has every intention of protecting him from the threat, too, and more.

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SOWING SPELLS: A FIELD GUIDE TO BECOMING A WIZARD’S APPRENTICE (THE WIZARD’S GARDEN BOOK ONE) by Cay Fletcher

VS Note: MM Fantasy.

Sil was perfectly content as the manager of the village plant shop. That is, until a certain wizard, Wixen Anders Kessel, requested a fire curry plant to add to what Sil assumed was his growing graveyard of helpless greenery. Thoroughly convinced of Anders’ proclivity to kill every plant he purchases, Sil is determined to thwart the disastrous wixen’s intentions, both for his garden and recruiting a magically disinclined apprentice. Sil and Anders return from the beloved short story, “The Wizard’s Garden”, to grow in friendship, companionship, and perhaps even more. Together, they encounter a variety of local magical creatures, spells, and obstacles as Sil resists the idea that he might actually have a talent for magic and that he might want something more from the hopeless wizard after all.     Amazon       Apple Books      Kobo

VEILED POWERS: DESTINY OF DRAGONS BOOK TWO by Mara Leigh

Zogar sweeps me through the veil and into the dreaded Darkness. There, I discover he’s not just the King of the Dragons—he’s a massive man who’s been trapped in dragon form for four hundred years.
Now I’ve freed him, he seeks vengeance against the descendants of the royals who captured and enslaved his people, including me. Worse, Zogar intends to hold me to my promise of marriage—a vow I made only to save the two men I’m falling for. Prince Tynan and I only just discovered we don’t hate each other, and I’m not ready to give up our fiery passion so soon. And while I won’t forgive Dragon Master Saxon for what he did, I can’t stop thinking about the mysterious older man who awakened desires and pleasures I’d never imagined. While Tynan and Saxon desperately search for me, time moves differently in the Darkness, and when we’re finally reunited, more secrets are revealed and passions explode. But with conflicts brewing in the Light, and betrayals threatening to tear my men apart, I may be forced to choose between my heart’s desires and the fate of the Seven Kingdoms.       AmazonKU

DARK ISLAND REVOLT (CHILDREN OF THE GODS PARANORMAL ROMANCE BOOK 102) by I T Lucas

Sometimes, when the best-laid plans shatter like glass on rocks, the Fates reveal their true design. Sometimes, when prisoner becomes protector and saved becomes savior, love blooms even in darkness. And sometimes, the most dangerous enemy is the one that speaks with eight voices but shares a single, terrible mind.       AmazonKU

THE ALPHA OF GRAVE HILLS (DRAGONKIN BOOK TWO) by Kathryn Moon

She’s an omega in hiding. Broken hearted and rejected by her beta, Brigid Grant has spent the last five years in self-imposed exile. When her former lover comes sniffing at her door, demanding she take her place back in his bed or lose her sanctuary, Brigid knows it would break more than her heart to agree. There’s only one person powerful enough to keep her out of another man’s reach. A new alpha has risen. With the death of his father, it’s time for Torion to step into his rightful place, as Alpha of Grave Hills. Young, determined to do better for his home and his people, Torion needs to focus on the work ahead of him. What he should not do, is anger a respected beta by stealing away his omega. It would be an even bigger mistake to fall in love with her, when his heart is the last thing she wants.     AmazonKU

PRINCE OF THE BARBARIANS (NOT SO SAVAGE BARBARIANS BOOK SIX) by Amy Padilla

VS Note: MM Fantasy.

There’s always a point in someone’s life where they regret the decisions of their past. Take me for instance. I skipped my lessons as often as I could get away with, figuring I’d always have someone with me to translate or watch my back. As a prince of Al Nuzem, I was very rarely alone. But when one of my own guards stabbed me in the back and had me handed off to the barbarians, my inability to speak even the common tongue meant I couldn’t tell them I wasn’t what they thought. And no amount of fighting was going to get them to bring me home. Not until they learned to communicate with me. It wasn’t going to be the other way around. They’d learn eventually.     AmazonKU

CENTAUR’S LITTLE HELPER (PINE RIDGE UNIVERSE) by S C Principale

Nigel isn’t a big fan of the holidays, especially since the last time he went home for Christmas, he got the gift of dashed hopes and a broken heart. So, while other handymen might reject the idea of tackling a new project when they could be relaxing with eggnog in front of the fire, Nigel gladly accepts a job that’ll distract him from all the festivities he’d like to ignore. A centaur finishing a nursery for a demi-mortal named Klaus and his little elf missus while they head home to help with the “family business”? It’s just another day in Pine Ridge, and that’s all Christmas is to Nigel. Just another day. Briana thought booking a secluded cabin in the snowy foothills would make for a picture-perfect Christmas—and pave the way for the proposal her boyfriend had been hinting at. But when her boyfriend dumps her at the last exit before Pine Ridge, she loses her way in the dark, and then her cell phone dies, Briana only has one thing to say about the holidays. Bah-frigging-humbug. Can the wrong cabin, a lot of brandy, and a little shared heartbreak somehow put some super spicy happy back into Nigel and Briana’s holidays?      AmazonKU

HER TIME TRAVELING DUKE by Bryn Donovan

Magic meets science and sunshine meets grumpy when a love spell whisks a Regency-era duke to modern times. Rose Novak, a free-spirited museum employee who dabbles in magic, has had her share of disappointments. So when she tries a little spell for a romance with an “old-fashioned gentleman,” she doesn’t really expect it to work…especially literally. And yet, the duke from a painting she admired at the museum is now standing in her apartment, demanding to know who abducted him. A man of science and truth, Henry Leighton-Lyons, the Duke of Beresford, has searched tirelessly for a way to turn back time and be with his late wife again. Instead, just as he’s about to pose for his portrait, he’s ripped centuries forward by a feckless, scantily dressed—and utterly bewitching—woman who believes in nonsense like magical crystals and astrology. Unable to immediately reverse her spell, Rose vows to help Henry return to his own century, even though disguises and high jinks are required to get their hands on an enchanted astrolabe and master the art of time travel. But it’s hard not to fall for the irritable yet honorable duke. Little does she know that he’s starting to wonder: did a reckless love spell get it right, after all?

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SEEING OTHER PEOPLE by Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemond-Broka

Morgan is being ghosted by her ex. No, really. It’s sad Zach died and became a ghost. But Morgan and Zach only ever went on the one date, and now she’s being haunted by him. Zach has no desire to spend eternity with Morgan, but he can’t recall his past and doesn’t know how to move on. At a support group for humans and their haunters, Morgan and Zach run into Sawyer, whose fiancée-turned-ghost has started to fade. Unlike Morgan, Sawyer isn’t ready to part ways with his ghost. Although they face opposite issues, Morgan and Sawyer decide to work together to solve their problems. As Morgan and Sawyer try to solve their paranormal conundrums together, they find something even more surprising—a tender, growing affection between them that threatens any unfinished business they’re seeking to close. The ghosts of their past might be there in spirit, but the connection between Morgan and Sawyer is as alive as anything they’ve ever felt.

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THE NECROMANCER’S CHRISTMAS TREE OF TERROR (PRINCES OF MAYHEM) by Jocelynn Drake

VS Note: MM PNR.

The tree knocked on the front door, begging to be let in…It was Sky and Nolan’s first Christmas together. Nolan was hoping to make lots of cozy memories with his new family. But nothing goes quite how you might expect when you date a necromancer. A “Christmas” tree shows up on their doorstep—a gift from the king of the underworld—and it turns their holidays upside down. Can Nolan and Sky make it through the holiday season with their unexpected guest? Fall in love with sunshine-y necromancer Sky and his grumpy boyfriend Nolan as they tackle the holidays with a sprinkle of magic and lots of chaos.

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DEAD SET ON YOU: A NOVEL by Lexi Alexander

As workaholic Evie Pope nears thirty, she’s determined to slow down and start enjoying the “life” part of work-life balance. With a major promotion—and the financial security that comes with it—on the horizon, she might finally have her chance. But when she wakes up as a spirit in her work rival’s apartment and learns her body is stuck in a coma, her plans are officially DOA. Being a spirit is bad enough. Discovering that Rafael Vela—the man who used to be her friend and is now her biggest rival—is the only person who can help her? It’s a special kind of purgatory. In no position to negotiate, she strikes a desperate deal: He gets the promotion if he helps reunite Evie’s spirit with her body. As they begin to spend more time together, Evie discovers there’s more to Rafael than his bedroom eyes and his hey-there dimpled smile. With only a week until Evie’s body is transferred to long-term care and out of Rafael’s reach, Evie must choose between trusting the man who betrayed her years ago and figuring things out the way she’s always done it: alone. NOTE: THere is an audiobook but it wasn’t available as yet on Amazon the day I checked.       Amazon      Apple Books     Kobo

HOW NOT TO TAME YOUR HUMAN TEASE by A K Caggiano

A sunless city, a magical boundary, a demon around every corner—what could be better? Nothing, if you ask bright, bubbly Brioni. In fact, being trapped in the demon realm and assigned a letter carrier position might be the best thing that’s ever happened to her, even if she is one of only six humans in the entire town. Except there’s still something missing. Something that makes her feel truly wanted. Something that’s all hers and is maybe a little…deviant. The guilt of her past life and the strain of her new one have her seeking relief that she’s sure only the gruffest, grumpiest, growliest demon can give her. Meet Ragnar—gruff, grumpy, growly, and gray. His magic and color were lost long ago, and with them went his civility. Self-sequestered to the outskirts of his homeland, the city’s resident beastkeeper would much rather spend his time taming ferocious animals than dealing with his fellow demons. Good thing Brioni isn’t a demon because she wants to be dealt with… (more blurb on ebook seller’s page)      AmazonKU

MOIST FOR HER MINOTAUR (MONSTERS OF NEW VEGAS BOOK ONE) by Evangeline Priest

When pastry chef Magdalena “Lena” Reyes opens her dream bakery, Moist, in the bustling monster-friendly city of New Vegas, she expects long hours, too much caffeine, and occasional existential dread about her choice of bakery name. What she doesn’t expect is Thorne, her grumpy, ridiculously large Minotaur landlord, who treats his building rules like sacred law and looks personally offended every time she accidentally sets off the fire alarm. Moist for Her Minotaur is the first story in the Monsters of New Vegas series, and set in the Obsidian Rift Universe. This warm, funny, sugar-sweet romcom is filled with delicious Filipino pastries, delightful bickering, and a grumpy Minotaur who just wants to keep his little baker safe.      AmazonKU

A VOW COLD AND KINDLED by Moira Darling 

VS Note: FF Fantasy.

A vampire knight. A fated princess. Twelve Nights of Yule to fall in love. Princess Ilyra was never meant to rule, let alone become the heart of a sacred pact older than her crown. As the youngest daughter, she expected to spend Yule tucked into castle corners, left to her quiet studies—and to humor Lord Myrren, her father’s favored suitor. But when the vampire envoy arrives cloaked in crimson and kneels before her alone, Ilyra is thrust into a ritual bond that demands courtship, protection… and something dangerously close to devotion. Ser Virelle, an ancient vampire knight bound by oath and centuries of service, came to Halden Court as part of an age-old truce. She expected duty, not desire—but the moment she meets Ilyra, something stirs. The princess bears the scent of the covenant, marking her as Virelle’s fated mate. And Virelle? She is bound to her now, by blood and vow, until the final Yule fire burns to ash. Together, they must navigate a court glittering with candlelight and deception, where the Twelve Nights of Yule are as perilous as they are enchanting. As desire builds beneath snow and silk, one question remains: Can love survive the fire lit by fate, or will it consume them both?        AmazonKU

FUR, FANGS AND MISTLETOE (CHRISTMAS COVE 1) by Jessica Coulter Smith and Harley Wylde

Escape to Christmas Cove, a cozy small town where magic, shifters, and holiday romance collide. After a painful breakup, Riley is ready for a fresh start in Christmas Cove. All she wants is a peaceful life for herself and her two-year-old daughter, Sabrina. Love isn’t on her holiday wish list. When she’s stuck in a blizzard, help arrives in the form of Alex Conors — a protective, brooding werewolf. Snowed in with a grumpy shifter and a crackling fire, Riley begins to see the gentle heart behind Alex’s fierce exterior… and Alex finds himself falling for the brave single mom who awakens something he thought he lost long ago. Hot cocoa and toddler giggles turn strangers into something more. But when Riley’s past resurfaces and threatens the safety she’s found, Alex will have to prove that loyalty, love — and pack — are forever.       Amazon     Apple Books      Kobo

THE SYMMETRY OF TIME: SKYLA X LOGAN (CELESTRA FOREVER AFTER BOOK EIGHT) by Addision Moore

My name is Skyla Oliver, nee Messenger, and my mother has never met a situation she couldn’t make worse. So I thought my life was finally settling down. You know, just the usual—two husbands—okay, so one is an ex—a small brood of quasi-angelic kids, and living on an island where the recently deceased sometimes drop by for coffee. Just your normal stuff. Then my celestial mother shows up.
Apparently, there’s some big cosmic threat that requires her immediate meddling—I mean, intervention. Something about anchors and time travel and protecting the family. Which sounds reasonable until you remember this is the same woman who once started a faction war because of a dispute with her ex. Now I’m stuck dragging Logan through our past while Gage thinks I’ve completely lost it, Marshall keeps popping up with that vexing grin of his, and somewhere in the future, my kids are hopefully still existing and not accidentally burning down the house. Here’s the thing about being the leader of the angelic factions—saving the world comes with the territory. But surviving your own mother while you do it? That’s the real challenge. The Symmetry of Time takes you back to Paragon Island, where love is complicated, time travel (AKA light driving) gives you the worst headaches, and sometimes your biggest enemy is the person who’s supposed to have your back. Fair warning: there may be federal crimes involved. But hey, it’s all for a very good cause.            Amazon     Kobo

THE GODS BINDING: VALORIAN VEIL BOOK TWO by Willa Rae

VS note: Cliffhanger.

I’ve been betrayed, soul-bonded, blessed with unruly, confusing, chaotic powers, and I may have multiple boyfriends—that about sums up my life. Speaking of my Valtrue, they’re ready to lose their minds over the fact that the Beginning God, who wants to rule the realm on his own, has summoned us.  I can’t lie…I’m not faring any better. The God of Obliteration has a task for us—something that reeks of danger and secrets—and refusing him isn’t an option. The consequence of walking away or even failing is far too high. I don’t know what truths we’ll uncover throughout this journey or where it’s going to lead us. But what I do know is, a short time ago, I would’ve sworn to you I hated the gods. All of them. Now, surrounded by my Valtrue and my small circle of godly friends that I trust, one thing is clear…I need this life we’ve started to build together. I don’t want to face my struggles alone anymore. Whatever comes next, I’m facing it with them at my side. Together, we can figure this out. What could possibly go wrong?      AmazonKU

THE BEAR’S BROKEN OMEGA:  MM SHIFTER MPREG ROMANCE (GRIZZLY RIDGE BOOK THREE) by A J Cane

Zander never expected to find his fated mate, let alone be rejected by the broken omega. Reid has been kidnapped, mated against his will, and forced to use his magic to help capture and imprison other omegas. Then, when his captor is killed, he’s stuck grieving for a mate he hated with every part of his soul… and pregnant with his baby. Bear shifter Zander has his hands full as town sheriff, but his world realigns when he scents his fated mate during a battle with their clan’s enemies. Suddenly, all that matters is convincing one skittish warlock to trust him—something that seems impossible. When demons from Reid’s past come calling, Zander will do whatever it takes to protect his mate, even if the little warlock will never accept him as his alpha.       AmazonKU

SUGAR AND STONE: SOUTHERN TIME TRAVEL ROMANCE NOVELLA by C Michelle Mayson

Remy LeBlanc lived the quiet life of an archivist—until a storm tears him from the present and drops him into 1870s Louisiana in the middle of a working sugar mill. There he meets Amélie Desmarais, a woman whose strength runs as deep as the bayou roots beneath her home. Their connection is instant. Her world is anything but simple. With the past shifting around him, Remy must figure out why he is there and what it means for their futures. An atmospheric time-travel romance set against the sugarcane fields of old Louisiana.       AmazonKU

CROWNS OF FATE (THE BROKEN PROPHECY BOOK THREE) by Anna Applegate

My mate is captured. My kingdom has fallen. And my enemies? They have no idea I’m coming to destroy them all. My entire life, I believed I had no magic. But during our battle with King Dargan, my power erupted, showing the world the magic inside of me. Light magic sparked by my acceptance of myself and my mate. Leaving Kade behind was a nightmarish kind of torture, but as the darkness overtook him, he begged me to run, so I did. Now, with Kade’s life in Thames’s hands, I must return home to win back my kingdom, gather an army, and find a way to save the only family I have left. Trapped for a thousand years, Thames is prepared to rule us all. His darkness is spreading, creating more dark ones by the minute, and a secret weapon threatens to give him the victory he so desperately desires. It’s not just my kingdom at stake, but all of Atheria. Every last one of those responsible for the deaths of my loved ones is about to pay in blood. This battle will decide our fate. Will we survive and live in the light, or will the darkness destroy us for good? It all comes down to this. For Atheria, we fight.      AmazonKU

POISONED TRUTH: PARANORMAL PSYCHIC SUSPENSE MYSTERY (SHELBY NICHOLS ADVENTURE BOOK 19) by Colleen Helme

Reading minds should make life easier, but Shelby Nichols knows better. Between poisoned pastries, cyber-attacks, and killers on the loose, her so-called “psychic” gig is turning deadly. Everyone’s lying and the truth is more dangerous than she ever imagined. Good thing Shelby’s got sass, smarts, and zero plans to die anytime soon. Psychic consultant. Mob asset. Mom. Multitasking has never been this deadly.     

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SINGLE DAD’S FAKE MATE: MM SHIFTER  MPREG ROMANCE (KNOTTY ALPHA GUARDS BOOK ONE) by Morrigan Black

VS Note: From NOV 14.

I never thought I’d be pregnant and on the run, or that my salvation would come in the form of an Alpha lion shifter. The night I fled my abusive alpha mate, I had nothing but my loyal pug Sam, a backpack of belongings, and the desperate hope my parents weren’t wrong about Miami. When my ex tracked me down anyway, I had no choice but to contact the Alpha Guardians for protection. I didn’t expect my protector to be Varian, my gorgeous next-door neighbor with those soulful brown eyes and a son who’s already stolen my heart. His solution to my problem? A temporary mating mark to break my old bond. It’s supposed to be just business, a fake mate arrangement until my ex gives up. So why does every touch feel so real? Why does my heart race when he walks into the room? And why am I starting to wish this temporary mark would become permanent? What began as protection might be my second chance at happiness… if I’m brave enough to take it.      AmazonKU

JINGLE SPELL ROCK: A CHRISTMAS DRAGON SHIFTER BILLIONAIRE CHRISTMAS ROMANCE (MOONLIGHT SIREN BOOK SIX) by Lisa Carlisle

I’m ready to sing through a glittery Christmas at sea, not play make-believe with a dragon billionaire. But Darius needs a fake girlfriend to close a business deal, and I can handle a little acting for a good cause. I don’t believe in fated mates – even if my panther purrs the moment he walks in. It’s a simple transaction. Just seven days. No feelings attached. Darius: Control is my business, but Bria shatters it with a single song. Making the sassy panther shifter play my girlfriend was supposed to be a strategic move to impress a client. It shouldn’t be personal. But when I touch her, the hunger inside me isn’t business. It’s primal. She thinks this is a temporary arrangement, but my dragon knows the truth. She’s mine. Now I have one week to convince her that the only thing fake about us is the timeline.

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SEDUCED BY SASQUATCH by C A Varian

Olivia Jo Green wanted nothing more than peace and quiet in the Tennessee mountains.
Instead, she’s dealing with a meddling brother, a redneck Casanova who won’t take no for an answer, and one very large problem with golden eyes and a whole lot of fur. A simple overnight “Sasquatch research expedition” was supposed to be a joke. Mosquitoes. Bad coffee. Gunner’s friends making fools of themselves in the woods. Liv expected all that.What she didn’t expect was the impossible. Something is out there on her ridge—watching, waiting, far too intelligent to dismiss as a rumor. And once Liv crosses its path, her quiet mountain life turns into the kind of trouble folks write country songs about. Now the county’s buzzing with sightings, a local loudmouth is stirring up trouble, and Liv finds herself caught between the world she knows and the one she never believed in. Because the monster on her ridge? He might not be a monster at all. And that might be the most dangerous truth of all.      AmazonKU

HOWLING (A KISMETBORN NOVEL BOOK ONE) by Stacey Brutger

No good deed goes unpunished. As a kismet, I was born with the power to tip the balance between good and evil…if I survive long enough to fulfill my destiny. Every second of my life has been dominated by rules and structure meant to keep me safe. But in one act of defiance, I lose my home, my family, and my future. Now I’m on the run with trained killers stalking my every move. Yeah, it’s about as fun as it sounds. Embracing my fate, I work as a rewardist, using my shifter abilities to rescue people in precarious situations. That’s how I stumble across a sneaky fox who charms me with a smile, a feral wolf who watches me like he wants to gobble me up, and a dangerous rogue who wants to kiss me and strangle me in equal measure. I should run…but there is just something about them that’s irresistible. Don’t give me that look. Dating is hard when you’re on the run! Unfortunately, trouble has a way of finding me. We barely escape an attack with our lives…and end up dragging along an infuriating prisoner—a snarly dragon who looks at me like I’m his salvation and ruin. Trust isn’t something that I give easily, but as danger closes in around us, I’ll need to rely on the men for survival. If I’m not careful, I might end up losing my heart…and my life. Meet the pack: Frankie, Tyler, Garth, Dante, and Bellamy.       AmazonKU

A GAME OF VOWS AND VENDETTAS (GIRL GAMES BOOK FOUR) by Ruby Roe

VS Note: Lesbian Fantasy.

One wedding. One reluctant bodyguard. One dangerously inconvenient attraction…Penelope Lee didn’t want a new bodyguard, especially not a brooding, battle-hardened vampire who would rather be anywhere else. But when her assigned protector is murdered just before her sister’s wedding, she’s left with no choice. Enter Dahlia St Clair, commander of the vampire-hunter army and the last person who should be stuck on glorified babysitting duty. She’s there to drink, dance, and maybe cause a little trouble—not to shadow a bratty princess through a wedding filled with secrets and unseen threats. But when danger strikes, and Penelope becomes a target, Dahlia is the only one standing between her and death. One stolen moment turns into another. One brush of hands, one heated glance, and suddenly, duty feels a lot more like desire. They both know the deal: once the wedding is over, so is this. But when the final toast is made and the vows are spoken, they’ll have to decide—was it just a moment in time, or the start of something worth fighting for? A Game of Vows and Vendettas is a short crossover novel for the Girl Games and Kingdom of Immortal Lovers series, set at Morrigan and Stirling’s wedding. It is a vampire bodyguard x bratty princess romance with chaos, spice, and features the faces of all your favourites from across both Ruby’s main series.

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THE DRAGONMATER’S MATE (FIRE AND DESIRE BOOK FOUR) by Chloe Chastaine

As her father lay dying, I swore always to protect fifteen-year-old Zenevieve. I took the grieving girl in, and she filled my life with sunshine. Now she’s grown, she’s looking for a mate, and her eyes have turned to me. Zenevieve has always been my weakness, but she’s not the woman who has been promised to me. I’m waiting for the Omega I’ve never met, who may have died, who could be lost to me forever. I will wait for her, because I would rather perish in dragonfire than touch a woman who isn’t mine. But starving for my mate burns my soul. I can resist all temptation, until one day I slip, and I catch the wrong woman in my arms. Sweet, adoring Zenevieve will never forgive me for rejecting her, and I’ll never forgive myself for causing her pain. The world ends, and then it begins again. Five hundred years later, I’ve got a second chance to make things right. This time around, I’m doing everything differently. The woman I shouldn’t want is going to be mine. Author’s Note: The Dragonmaster’s Mate is a rejected mates, second chance, guardian/ward romance between Stesha and Zenevieve. There’s a ten-year age gap and a lot of crushing on a forbidden older man. This book is a standalone, but it’s recommend that you read the earlier books in the series first.     AmazonKU

SIROUS (OHIO VAMPIRES BOOK TWO) by Kathi S Barton

Sirous Smith has lived for centuries, long enough to grow tired of immortality itself. With no mate in sight and nothing left to keep him tethered to the world, he returns to Brew’s home for one final reunion—and a promised end at the hands of his friend Yosef. But Sirous never planned on Tabby.
Tabitha “Tabby” Williams is hiding from a ruthless mother who wants to exploit her powerful gift of sight. Taking shelter in the woods near Brew’s estate, she expects danger from her past…not from a brooding, stubborn vampire determined to die. When Tabby bursts into the clearing moments before Sirous’s execution, everything changes. One scent—one electric spark—and fate binds them as true mates. Sirous wants none of it. Tabby wants even less. But destiny has other plans. Between vengeful family, ancient vampire politics, and a stubborn male who would rather argue than admit he cares, Sirous and Tabby will have to decide if they’ll keep running from fate…or run toward each other. A reluctant bond. A powerful magic. And a love that arrives at the worst—and best—possible moment.       Amazon     Apple Books      Kobo

FROST BITE by M Violet

You can run but you can’t hide. Every Christmas Eve, a virgin is given up as a sacrifice to Saint Nick. She’s left in the woods with nothing but the clothes on her back. If she dies, the town will feast. But if she survives the night, another will be sent in her place. For Imogen, that means her little sister could be next. The Four Horsemen live for the hunt. But they have no intention of killing their prey this year. After centuries of blood and servitude, Conquest, War, Famine, and Death plan on keeping the sacrifice for themselves. And if they get what they want, Imogen won’t be a virgin for long. This Christmas, it doesn’t matter if you’ve been naughty or nice… only that you survive. Frost Bite is a dark holiday romance, a stand-alone novella where the FMC ends up with multiple MMCs.    AmazonKU

MAGICA RIOT FULL BLOOM by Cara Buchanan

VS Note: LGBTQ Fantasy. From NOV 15.

Claire Ryland has just about figured this whole magical girl band thing out. The people of Portland really love Magica Riot, so much that they’ve been asked to play a concert at the biggest venue in town! But when not one but two villains decide to make their presence known, Claire, Sara, Cass, Hana, and Nova have to figure out a new approach to their magic and their music…with some help from unexpected friends! Magica Riot Full Bloom is the sequel to 2024’s queer magical girl novel Magica Riot, and the next installment of the Maidensong Magica series. An action-filled musical adventure inspired by classic magical girl anime, tokusatsu shows, and the vibe of the American Pacific Northwest, Magica Riot Full Bloom expands on Claire’s story of trans self-discovery and her LGBTQ+ found family while introducing new threats and challenges for the magical girls of Portland to deal with! A story of colorful adventure, eye-popping magic, and queer love, Magica Riot Full Bloom shows that being yourself gives you the power to help people and change the world.

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THE ALPHA’S HOLIDAY HEX by Sabrina Crest

It was supposed to be damage control. A fake engagement between the witch and the wolf to calm the pack, charm the press, and silence the rumors about the Adler family’s deadly “Holiday Hex”. And the only chance for me to clear my grandmother’s name. But the heirloom wreath wasn’t supposed to hum or glow or throw tantrums. And it wasn’t supposed to announce a curse in the middle of Chase Adler’s perfectly controlled holiday gala. But it does and when the sentient wreath comes alive, the lights explode, and Chase finds himself holding hands with me, the fiery witch who smells like danger, laughs like sin and is falling for him fast. Now the Alpha who never loses control is tangled in a scandal of his own making with me driving his wolf mad, turning magic into chaos, and tempting him to break every rule he’s ever made. The curse has been awakened. The witch is wild. And the holidays just got a whole lot hotter.      AmazonKU

VENGEANCE OF THE GODS (CURSED GODS BOOK TWO) by Dany Crooks

She’ll sacrifice herself for love. There’s nowhere he won’t go to save her. Cursed to forget and destined to die, Vega Caelum wakes on Earth with memories of a life she shouldn’t remember. The lines between reality and fantasy blur, making Vega question everything, including her sanity. Trapped in a world she doesn’t feel she belongs in, Vega searches for an end to a curse that might not even be real… until the man she used to love shows up, reminding Vega exactly who she is and what she came back to do. Commander Bridger Dimico can no longer hide behind his shields, forced to face his betrayals when he sleeps. Willing to do anything to rid himself of the dreams, Bridger chases after his past to prove there’s still a piece of the man he used to be buried deep down. With a war of hearts at play, Bridger risks everything he’s worked for to save Vega from a deadly fate. In the midst of a growing rebellion, Marlena Caelum has no other choice but to remind the people of Tolevarre who holds all the power. Lives are lost and deals are made, bridging the gap between life and death. Vega may finally be one step ahead, but it has Marlena wondering what her sister may have traded to get her vengeance.      AmazonKU

HOWL IF YOU’RE GUILTY by Lindsey Devin

Michelle came to her estranged grandfather’s wake prepared for weird family vibes. She did not plan for: – the ballroom blackout – the scream – and the Alpha face-down on the stairs Now the mansion’s locked, the Inner Circle is panicking politely, and the Guardian wolves are on their way. Which would be fine…except Michelle’s the half-human outsider who can’t shift, can’t see in the dark, and apparently has no sense of self-preservation. But she noticed something the full-bloods missed — and the estate’s grumpy grounds manager seems determined not to let her face this circus alone. There’s a killer in the house. There’s a clue in the dark. And Michelle refuses to be the easy suspect.    AmazonKU

ICE WOLF: AN ALPHA SHIFTER HOCKEY ROMANCE by Piper Stone

On the ice he’s a savage. With me he’s a beast. When suspicion arose that bad boy hockey star Saint Masters may be a wolf shifter and I was called in to help with his PR problem, I didn’t expect him to kiss me like I belong to him… or to…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)       AmazonKU

RULED BY FIRE (DRAGONBLOOD DYNASTY BOOK SEVEN) by BE Brouillard

I died in the mountains. At least, that’s what everyone thinks. The helicopter crash? Survived it—barely. The fall into the chasm? Lived through that too, though I’m still not sure how. The gorgeous, confusing man with zero memory who dragged me from the wreckage and patched me up in a cave like we’re living in the Dark Ages? Yeah. That’s where things get complicated. No ID. No clue who he is. Talks like he’s never seen a city and learned English from Duolingo. Thinks my iPhone is witchcraft—which, honestly, Apple’s marketing team would love—and stares at my TikToks like I’m summoning demons. I’ve figured he’s wandered off from some isolated mountain village. Maybe a cult. Possibly a head injury. And yet he’s calm. Controlled. Way too capable for someone who doesn’t remember his own name. And every time his gaze locks on me, I feel that hum in the air—the kind that murmurs danger and destiny in the same breath. I must be nuts. But the way my body responds to him? That’s not a delusion. That’s real. So I’m helping him find his way home. It’s the least I can do for the man who saved my life. Especially since the Syndicate’s still out there, searching these mountains for something powerful enough to control every dragon on earth. I should get him out before I drag him into my mess. I tell myself I’m keeping him safe by walking away. Right. Because walking away always works out great. Turns out surviving the crash was the easy part. Surviving him—that’s going to take more than sarcasm, caffeine, and Wi-Fi.        AmazonKU

HEXES AND HONEYSUCKLE (WISTERIA COVE BOOK THREE) by Erin Branscom

Rowan Maren is small-town Wisteria Cove’s wild sister, the black cat in a family of witches who refuses to be tamed. Untamed in ripped jeans with a streak of trouble and tattoos to prove it, she’s perfectly content running her apothecary, stirring up a little magic, and avoiding anything that looks remotely like forever. The one thing she doesn’t see coming? Her best friend looking at her like she hung the moon. Finn Bennett has been hopelessly in love with Rowan for years. Steady and loyal, he’s the golden retriever to her black cat chaos. For years, he’s been the safe place she runs to, the shoulder she leans on… and the man she doesn’t realize is already hers. But after one reckless night, Finn is done waiting. He’s ready to lay his heart bare with a confession that could change everything. Rowan may be juggling late-night spellwork, her brand-new apothecary, and a town full of meddling neighbors, but Finn isn’t afraid of her chaos, he thrives in it. He’s her biggest cheerleader, the one building a future sturdy enough for the both of them, even if she hasn’t realized yet that it’s all for her.       AmazonKU

SPIRIT FIRE (EMBERWOOD WITCHES BOOK ONE) by Auburn Tempest

I’m not just chasing ghosts—I’m hunting the truth that haunts me. My earliest memory? Being picked up off a sidewalk at sixteen with no clue of who I was, where I came from, or why no one reported me missing. Then, five years later, a dark-haired stranger shows up at a Halloween party, says my name like he knows me, and poof—I’m yanked through a portal and dropped into a life I never imagined.
Apparently, I’m not just some random lost girl—I’m a witch. In a small town full of secrets, snarky familiars, and power-hungry covens, my magic is waking. The witches of the Emberwood coven want me gone, but carrying the bloodline of one of the founding families makes me an Emberwood Elite. I won’t be cast out of my life a second time, and goddess help anyone who tries. They think not having control of my powers makes me an easy mark. I’m going to find out what happened to my family and show them how wrong they are.       AmazonKU

LICENSE TO HOWL (SHIFTER MATES OF HOLLOW OAK BOOK THREE) by Kala Aster and Milly Taiden

I’m not supposed to be here. Hollow Oak isn’t on any map. GPS dies at the gate. And the locals? Yeah. They stare like I’ve walked into a secret society wearing a press badge and a neon “snitch” sign. But I’m not leaving. Not until I get the story. It starts with whispers: of disappearing hikers, a town frozen in time, and something that howls when the snow falls hardest. Then I meet him. Alaric Thistlebrush — yes, that’s really his name — is the town’s resident enforcer, built like a war crime and staring at me like I’m his next assignment or his next meal. Spoiler: it’s both. I should run. Instead, I move in. And the deeper I dig, the more the town closes ranks… and the more Alaric closes in. Apparently, I’m not just a threat. I’m his fated mate. Turns out, when you chase monsters into the woods… one of them might chase you back, propose, and demand a human wedding.      AmazonKU

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