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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KLAUS ENCOUNTER (HORNED HOLIDAYS) by Honey Phillips
Can a cold alien warrior and a struggling woman give a grieving boy the one gift he needs most—a family? When Talia moves to an isolated village to care for her angry, grieving nephew Theo, she quickly discovers that her city-based skills are useless. Her efforts to reach her nephew and save his home are failing. The last thing she needs is another problem, but when she finds a huge, horned alien unconscious in the snow, she’s determined to save him. Commander Klausan D’Kringar’s mission has come to an ignominious end. Crashed, injured, and alone, his only goal is survival. But when he wakes up in a primitive cellar, tended to by a fierce, captivating female, his priorities begin to shift. Her compassion is irrational, her living situation is unacceptable, and the unexpected attraction between them is completely outside his experience. Logic dictates he should escape, but a new, protective instinct demands he stay. As they work together to ease Theo’s sorrow, an unforeseen bond begins to grow between the three of them. And when they attract the wrong kind of attention, Klausan will do whatever it takes to protect his new family. AmazonKU
VANQUISHED (WAR BRIDES OF THE VANDAR BOOK ONE) by Tana Stone
My planet made a deal with the ruthless Vandar. Now I belong to the most feared warlord in the galaxy. It was supposed to be a random lottery with just one unlucky woman chosen to seal the alliance between my frozen outpost and the Vandar warriors. One bride to guarantee we wouldn’t betray them to the Zagrath Empire. But the moment the massive alien walked into my bakery that morning, his golden eyes locking onto mine with an intensity that stole my breath, I knew. Somehow, I knew my life would never be the same. And I was right. When my name was called, I was torn from my sisters, my home, and the underground rebellion I’d built in the shadows. Dragged onto a vast warbird, claimed by Raas Wrexonn, the Keth’rax himself. The Scourge. He told me he saved me. That the Empire had marked me for execution, that taking me was the only way to keep me alive. I told him I’d never forgive him for it. But as we’re hunted across the galaxy by Imperial forces, as I discover the truth about the war he’s fighting and the pain he’s buried beneath his ruthless exterior, I’m forced to confront an impossible reality: the alien warlord I’ve vowed to hate might be the only one who truly sees me. But the Raas wants more than compliance. More than tolerance. He wants me to choose him freely, even though he stole that choice from me. And the most terrifying part? I’m starting to want that too. AmazonKU
IT CAME UPON A MIDNIGHT TENTACLE (TINSEL AND TENTCLES 3.0) by Kelex
VS Note: MM SFR.
Qylar, from disgraced House Zyven, became untouchable the second his family rightfully landed in the prison mines. While he was innocent of their crimes—and only a boy of ten—he nearly ended up suffering their fate, as well. The only thing that saved him was his best friend’s intervention. He’s lived his life in House Kreegl’s debt ever since. Not that Cryss has ever asked for anything in return except brotherhood. For that reason, he’s loyally stood at his friend’s side for three decades. When Cryss met Alex and started a family on Earth, he became their fiercest protector. But standing on the sidelines and watching the love the growing family shared became an unexpected torment. No Nefyrian would ever take a fallen prince to mate, considering his family’s sordid reputation. After he meets Kenji in San Francisco’s iconic Eagle Bar, the little bundle of nerves in black leather calls to him like no other has before. After a lifetime of one-night stands, Qylar has finally met a man who makes him envision a tomorrow. A human might not be able to give him children, but a lifetime of love is more than enough. If the human can accept that he’s secretly a tentacled, alien shifter, of course. Will a December alone with Kenji along with a little added holiday magic create a chance for Qylar to have the family he never thought possible? AmazonKU
HUNTING FOR THE HOLIDAYS (HUMAN PETS OF TALIN – ORIGINS BOOK FIVE) by RK Munin
No one should have to pick between money and love. Han has worked as a bounty hunter for years. Her small stature is actually a benefit because her targets always underestimate her. Clever, fast, and skilled, she’s never failed to collect a bounty yet. When she accepts a bounty for a Talin, all she sees is enough credits to pay for her community for an entire year! If she’s fast she might even make it back to celebrate the holidays with her family. What she doesn’t expect is for her target to be kind and concerned. Her normal tactics don’t work because all he wants to do is to keep her safe instead of take advantage of her “vulnerability.” Now she’s faced with a tough choice: handing this Talin over to his government or bringing him home to meet her family. AmazonKU
ROGUES LIE (CALDRYN PARLIAMENT BOOK THREE) by Jenny Schwartz
VS Note: Not a romance but a scifi release of note. Here’s what the author said about book one: “Stars Die is a magic parliament mystery. If you’ve ever wished that Agatha Christie included magic or that Sherlock Holmes fought space pirates, this is the series for you!”
A whisper campaign threatens Vanda Kavanagh’s hard-won position as Warden of Caldryn Parliament, but are the malicious rumors a personal attack or do they mask an uglier plot? As Vanda investigates, long-hidden truths are revealed leading her to question everything she believed about herself. In a city steeped in magic and political intrigue who can Vanda trust? AmazonKU
BORDER CONTROL (OUTCASTS OF OLORIA BOOK THREE) by Bea Tama
She’s used to being in control. He was created to obey. But on Earth, nothing goes according to plan. Laura keeps her worlds separate: career, friends, and family all neat and organized like a courtroom argument. As a rising-star lawyer, she doesn’t have time for complications, especially not sexy, submissive aliens crash-landing on her best friend’s property. But when she witnesses one of them—tall, muscled, and clearly struggling—spiral into violence, Laura does what she always does: takes control. Dom responds like no man ever has. He wants to obey her. Needs it. Craves it. And she discovers a side of herself she’s never dared explore. Dom was created to serve, but in exile on Earth he’s barely holding it together. His role as a psychic stabilizer for his wave brothers demands total strength and zero selfishness. Then comes Laura: confident, commanding, and achingly human. One night in her arms threatens everything. Because now he wants something just for himself. For the first time, Laura’s orderly world is unraveling. They return to Oloria to fix it, and instead land Dom in trouble. And to save him, she’ll have to destroy every line she ever drew. AmazonKU
ABDUCTED BY MOONLIGHT (PETRA PALERNO’S FILTHY SHORTS) by Petra Palerno
A werewolf stalks his newly found human mate in the forest when a UFO abducts them both. What happens when the alien tries to stake a claim on her as well? Abducted by Moonlight is part of the smutty novella collection, Petra Palerno’s Filthy Shorts, that feature otherworldly love interests. In this edition you’ll find alien & monster romance, size difference, why choose, group scenes, abduction, FMM, sword crossing, and a plus-sized FMC. Amazon
REDSTONE: LIMINAL SPACE: BOK FOUR by Cari Z
M/M Space Opera Romance! Kyle Foster thought he was doing the right thing when he saved Cody Helms’ life at the Academy, but now he’s paying the price. Shunted to the worst prison in the Alliance, Kyle’s chances of survival are slim. That is, until Isidore Cain steps in. Isidore is a survivor, but he’d never have made it this far without friends. To repay his debt, Isidore must infiltrate the notorious Redstone prison and save Kyle’s life. But it won’t be easy. As Isidore navigates the treacherous prison and faces unimaginable challenges, he begins to question if he can really pull off this dangerous mission. With the odds stacked against them and everything on the line, will Isidore and Kyle make it out alive? AmazonKU
HOLLY AND THE HUNTER (XARC’N WARRIORS) by Lynnea Lee
Deck the halls… or die trying. I’ve spent months preparing for the holidays. Gifts for the children, hand-knit stockings, and enough decorations to cover New Franklin in Christmas cheer. It was going to be perfect. Then the raiders came. They didn’t take food. Or medicine. Or anything remotely useful for surviving winter. No, they stole the crate full of holiday magic. Everything is gone. Even the star for the tree. Now the settlement’s focused on repairs and defense, and no one has time to recover what was lost. Except me. And the only person available to help? A grumpy, battle-hardened Xarc’n warrior who thinks tinsel is a tactical hazard. But grumpy protector or not, we’re going to make this work. He’s got the blade, I’ve got the sparkle, and together, we are going to save Christmas. AmazonKU
CLAIMED BY THE VYKAN (STOLEN FROM EARTH BOOK FOUR) by Callia Silver
Morgan Halden has every advantage money can buy—but none of the freedom she wants. As the heiress to a global data-security empire, her life has been arranged for her down to the finest detail: the career, the marriage, the future she is expected to step into without protest. During a suffocating dinner meant to push her toward an engagement she never agreed to, she mutters something reckless under her breath: “I’d rather be abducted by aliens.” She never imagined anyone—or anything—would take her seriously. But after the Luxar incident, Earth was seeded with silent monitors designed to detect the rarest signal of all: a human expressing willingness to leave. Morgan’s impatient remark is flagged as consent, and before she can retract it, she is gone. She wakes on Vyranth, a world of drifting mist and uncanny stillness, surrounded by the Saelori—a persecuted, guarded people who treat her with a strange mix of courtesy and distance. They follow one command above all: prepare her and deliver her to the one who summoned her. They call him the Vykan—one of the Seven protectors of their world, a masked figure spoken of only in formal titles and carefully controlled tones. No one will tell her what he is. No one will tell her why he asked for her. Only that she is expected. Morgan never meant to volunteer. Now she must face the being who summoned her—and understand why he chose her, before his venom decides the rest for her. AmazonKU
COSMIC CUPIDS (FELIX ORBUS GALAXY BOOK SEVEN) by S C Principale
On the Comet Stalker, a diverse crew of Felids, Canids, and humans has created a harmonious found family. Some have even found love. But when the humans on board the ship decide to celebrate the old Sapien-Three holiday of Valentine’s Day, things really start to heat up. Can they summon Cupid into the cosmos to make three matches in one night? Find out in three short, steamy stories! Paging Doctor Cupid – Skyla and Dax are in charge of the med bay during the holiday, when Skyla suddenly becomes ill. Will this be the push these friends need to finally confess their mutual admiration and take the leap to lovers? As luck would have it, Dax might have the cure to her particular kind of fever…One More Arrow – Rugged and handsome widower Jaxson never celebrated Valentine’s Day, since it’s not a Felid or Canid custom. His friend, the rescued human Kaylie, has no use for a holiday that only seems to magnify loneliness. To while away the hours when everyone else seems to be indulging in romance, they end up researching some old holiday customs. When they start to play a Valentine’s Day game, things soon turn hot and heavy. Maybe Cupid has one more arrow left for two lonely hearts after all? Breaking All The Rules – Elio and Lycen volunteer to babysit the cubs in the nursery on this special night. But once the cubs are asleep, these two unlikely allies finally have a chance to talk about what the future holds for them, and whether they will do what’s expected—or what’s forbidden. Breaking all the rules seems wrong, especially for straight-laced Lycen and determined Elio, but what if being wrong is the right choice? AmazonKU
MERRY AND BRIGHT: A CALLISTO CHRISTMAS by JJ Hynd
Ali won’t make it home for Christmas. She can’t get the time off work to travel back to Earth. The forensic lab already has a backlog, and with only two weeks til the big day it’s not happening. Her parents decide to surprise her with a festive family visit instead. They want to see Callisto at Christmas, and meet her mystery man she’s told them about. Only problem is Ali’s man is fictional. Fabricated to appease her parents and stop them worrying. What Ali needs is a boyfriend for Christmas. This is a standalone Christmas Romance with fake dating, nerdy date nights, and some alien anatomy. AmazonKU
ALIEN DEVIL’S TEMPATION (VINDUTHI STOLEN BRIDES BOOK FOUR) by Ava York
He’s the thief who could save her. She’s the captive who could ruin him. Together, they’re a firestorm waiting to ignite. BREVAN – I came to Valyria to steal the fourth Regalia and burn a corrupt senator’s empire to the ground. I didn’t expect his curator. Carys is everything I’m not supposed to want: brilliant, controlled, and far too aware of the danger I carry. She has her own escape in motion—and I’m the reckless force that could shatter it. CARYS – Six years trapped under a powerful man’s control. Six years planning the one chance that could set me free. I’m close. So close. Then Brevan walks in with red eyes, velvet lies, and a heist that threatens all of it. I should fear him. But in the dark—and in the too-small spaces we hide in—fear becomes something hotter. Sharper. Impossible to resist. When the gala turns deadly, our only hope is each other. One Regalia. One escape. One impossible desire neither of us can afford. Because once he claims me, I won’t just escape. I’ll be untouchable—and I’ll never want to walk away. AmazonKU
HITCHED TO THE MAPINGUARI (MONSTER MATCHMAKING SERIES BOOK FOUR) by Eden Ember
When genetic compatibility becomes a death sentence, love becomes an act of rebellion. Healer Kalyndi never wanted to be matched with a monster, especially not the towering, terrifying mapinguari warrior who could crush her with one massive hand. But Magnus Terra’s “peace” program doesn’t care about consent, only about creating the perfect hybrid offspring for their secret agenda. War Chief Redmon has spent years advocating for human-monster cooperation, but being forcibly mated to a defiant human woman who despises everything he represents wasn’t part of his plan. When Kalyndi’s sister is matched to a brutal Fanghorn warrior, their reluctant alliance becomes something deeper and far more dangerous. As they uncover the horrifying truth behind the matching program, children stolen from parents, genetic experiments, and a breeding scheme designed to create superhuman soldiers. Kalyndi and Redmon must choose between the safety of compliance and the perilous path of resistance. Their fake marriage becomes real love. Their obedience becomes rebellion. And their fight for freedom will reshape the future of two worlds. AmazonKU
TAKE ME AWAY ALIEN MERCENARY (ANYWHERE BUT HERE BOOK TWO) by Sybur Phyre
Kylara – There’s nothing like working a thankless job for scraps while my boss basks in the lush limelight of being one of Earth’s representatives at SABUR’s base on the moon. The Stellar Allies Brigade of Rangers is a powerful intergalactic organization, but its PR cover, Cosmic Guardians, is full of overindulgent politicians. And when someone else threatens the Planetary Alliance Dinner, turning the spaceport into chaos, I’m left behind to fend for myself as my boss escapes on his private starship. I’m eager for a way off the base when someone extends a hand. He’s huge, green, shredded, and shimmers with a fading ghostcloak. He has a high-tech starship, an idea of what’s going on, and a princess to get home in one piece before he can take me anywhere. I agree without a second’s thought. He wears the marking of a Mercenary on the back of his neck as well as the crest of SABUR on his chest. I’m unsure what to make of his conflicting tattoos. I just know if I stay, I die. But the protective, almost possessive, way he guards me says the most. He wants me. He can’t seem to keep his hands off of me.I want a new life. I’ll take whatever I can get. And a hot alien who wants to claim me for himself sounds like a pretty good trade. I’m just not prepared to run from the secret bounty on my head. Jaxzor – I owed a friend a favor, now I’m stuck guarding a princess…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
SERVE IN THE WASTELANDS (MEYER COMPOUND BOOK THREE) by Krista Drake
VS Note: I enjoyed books one and two, very intense. This one is on my kindle.
Being chosen as caretaker for a massive pit fighter was my chance to prove myself. Craving his brutal touch might be my downfall. Since arriving at the Meyer Compound, I’ve been trying to prove my worth. I have medical training from my previous community, steady hands under pressure, and the kind of desperation to belong that makes risky choices seem reasonable. That is, until a territorial war erupts and survival comes down to death matches—winner claims all losing territories, losers become slaves. Our leader assigns me as attendant to our most dangerous pit fighter: Ryland Charron. My job is keeping him fed, rested, and battle-ready. He has other ideas about what I’m for. But every time I work on his massive frame, massaging muscles that could crush me, cleaning wounds across shoulders twice the width of mine, he looks at me like I’m prey he’s planning to devour. The professional distance I’m supposed to maintain crumbles when he grabs my wrist and shows me exactly where he wants my touch. What starts as basic care becomes something darker. More intimate. When he commands me to serve him, to submit to desires I never knew I had, I discover I’ll do anything to please him. Even if it means crossing lines that could get us both killed. But in a game where only one combatant survives, wanting him means gambling with everyone’s lives. Amazon
BONE SPUR BABY DADDY by Tara Starr and Athna Storm
She thought I was dead. Now I’m standing in her kitchen, bleeding on her marble floors……And our daughter just called me Daddy. I spent years killing men who deserved it. Now I read bedtime stories to a girl with my eyes and try not to scare her mother every time I breathe. Soren built her empire on control. Steel spine. Cold smile. But I know what’s under it — heat and heartbreak and a secret she never meant to share. She says I don’t belong in her world. She’s right. Because I was born to protect what’s mine. Even if it means tearing down her perfect city, bone by bone. She gave me a reason to live. Now she’s the reason no one else will. AmazonKU
ALIENS ARE OUT THERE AND SO IS SHE by Indigo Queen
VS Note: SFR? SFR-adjacent? I have no idea but people seem to be njoying it!
She ain’t from Wilflower. He ain’t convinced she’s even from Earth. When Georgia Culver’s life implodes, she packs up her bags and flees to the small town of Wilflower, Texas. She’s not sure what she’s looking for, but it definitely isn’t the camouflage-wearing conspiracy theorist next door. Enter Jesse Pickens. Local handyman. Hardcore conspiracy theorist. Likely feral. He’s been tracking UFOs and deep state surveillance vans for decades, and he knows, for certain, that beautiful women don’t just move to Wilflower. Georgia sets off every alarm bell in his head. Government plant? Alien? Either way, he’s watching her. But when strange occurrences start piling up, starting with another new neighbor who works for a government agency that doesn’t exist, Jesse drags Georgia into his investigation. Between stake-outs, growing feelings, and raccoons with a taste for PB&Js, Wilflower’s about to get a lot weirder. Aliens Are Out There…And So Is She is a cozy, sci-fi small town romcom. AmazonKU
BA’IR (LYQA PLANET LOVERS BOOK SIX) by Nikki Clarke
The horrified whisper of the woman, Karen, who is gathering the uniform I am meant to wear while employed at this large shopping center, doesn’t faze me. At one point, many years ago, when I was still a youngling, having someone look at me and feel compelled to call upon their personal deity may have bothered me, but I long lost any sense of caring. At least when it comes to how I look. And I know what I look like. Not only am I keenly aware of every jagged etch and groove in my skin. I can remember, like it was only a turn ago, how they were made with claws and teeth, sometimes broken metal and stone. The blunt points were the worst, poking and prodding until they finally breached the flesh. But the memory of that pain is nothing compared to the rage I feel at my lehti, Ivy, the one responsible for my suffering. It’s a rage I doubt she knows exists. But she will soon. AmazonKU
***********************BRIEF BREAK BEFORE THE FANTASY/PNR BOOKS!**************************************
VS: Kyden is the first book in my scifi romance Badari Gladiators series. I always loved the sword and sandals movies when I was a kid and swooned over the gladiator heroes so I was excited to write my own “handsome not human” SFR gladiator series! Complete with those swirling red capes!
KYDEN: BADARI GLADIATORS SERIES BOOK ONE by Veronica Scott
Kyden is the top ranked gladiator in the Five Systems but he’s hardly there by choice. Unscrupulous guards faked his death in the lab where he was created and sold him into slavery in the galaxy’s hinterlands. He has no idea where his home is or how many years have passed since he was condemned to a life of endless combat. Kill or be killed is the rule and a Badari never gives up. He’ll fight to stay alive until the Badari goddess sees fit to decree his death.
Elara Vasclavian is the daughter of a senator, as far removed from the life of a gladiator as a noblewoman can be until through the machinations of a political enemy, she ends up in terrible jeopardy. Abducted and given to a group of drunken gladiators for their amusement the night before the games, Elara vows to put up a fight but there’s no real hope of saving herself. Until Kyden steps in, responding to the goddess’s commandment to protect those who are smaller and weaker. And discovers she’s his fated mate.
Rescued, Elara returns to her life of privilege but she can’t forget the man who saved her life. The gulf between their places in the Five Systems is unbridgeable, no matter how much Kyden longs for even a glimpse of her in the arena audience. No matter how much she feels the pull to be by his side. As matters stand, they cannot be together…Or can they?
KYDEN is the first book in a new series, spun off from my ongoing Badari Warriors series. Kyden is a Generation Five Badari whereas the main characters in the long running series are from a later time and are Generation Eight. This new series stands alone and you don’t have to have read any of the other books to enjoy this one. I couldn’t resist the temptation to tell a few other Badari stories, set in the galaxy’s Hinterlands, and who can resist gladiators?
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DRAGON, ACTUALLY: A SHORT COZY HOLIDAY MONSTER ROM COM by Sara Ivy Hill
I’m just a small-town girl doing my best to make it in the big city. Between double shifts at the giftwrap counter and pet-sitting my roommate’s moody cat, this holiday season isn’t exactly shaping up to be merry and bright. But then a gorgeous green dragon walks into my life—or, more accurately, buys every gift in the shop just to talk to me! Myrran is sweet, awkward, and way too charming for his own good (or mine). He says I’m his greatest treasure, and the way he looks at me could melt even the iciest December day. But being a dragon’s holi-date comes with its own complications, like teaching him how to kiss, managing his overly enthusiastic dragon family, and learning secrets I’m not sure I’m ready to handle. Is this whirlwind romance my happily-ever-after, or will Myrran’s flames burn too hot for a girl like me? This Christmas, love is in the air…and my new boyfriend is a dragon, actually. AmazonKU
THE DARK IS DESCENDING: A NYTEFALL NOVEL (NYTEFALL TRILOGY BOOK THREE) by Chloe C Penaranda
The strongest light needs the deepest shadows. Reeling from shocking betrayal, the Star Maiden Astraea must now race against time to break the curse imprisoning her lover, Nyte. She will have to decide if the hand of darkness, or that of her enemy, is an alliance that could bring him back. But with the loss of daylight and the realm on the brink of ruin, Astraea and her companions must set off on their quests to retrieve the Maiden’s broken key, the only weapon that can kill the wrathful gods determined to rule the mortal world. Dragons will fly and their bonds may choose friend or foe. Gods will face gods, fathers will face sons, and all will face the end of the world. Because when the blood that binds them becomes a weapon to end them, two star-crossed lovers must yield to fate or pay their greatest sacrifice yet.
PHOENIX RISING (FIRE AND CLAWS BOOK ONE) by Jennifer Allis Provost
She’s a quiet bookworm. He’s the last dragon shifter. Together, they will bring a kingdom to its knees. Rosalie Greenwood’s been called worthless since the day she was born. The neglected second daughter of a pirate turned landowner, she spent her days hiding in her room and begging her father to send her to a convent. Her only real ally was her older sister, Caterina, but she was contracted to marry the infamous Black Duke of Dragon Ridge. Then Caterina ran away with her lover, and Rosalie was forced to marry the duke instead. Lochlyn Blackmoor was resigned to his fate. Thanks to a war he wasn’t allowed to fight in, he became the duke at fourteen, and the only dragon shifter left in Alessia. Lochlyn spent the next ten years reclaiming his family’s honor, but what he really needed was an heir. He agreed to marry out of duty, but he never expected to be swept away by Rosalie, a beauty with fire in her heart that matched his own. Once they’re home at Dragon Ridge, their marriage doesn’t go smoothly. Rosalie and Lochlyn stay on opposite sides of the castle, until the last person they expected arrived on their doorstep. Thrown together by a situation out of their control they find solace in each other, but harmony doesn’t last. After being abruptly summoned to the capital, they uncover a conspiracy linked to the legendary phoenix knights, the Order of the Sun, and learn how far the king—a weak shifter trapped in a half form for the last twenty years—is willing to go in order to keep his tenuous hold on the throne. What none of their enemies realize is that Rosalie is hiding the biggest secret of all. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
A BEGINNER’S’ GUIDE TO SEA MONSTERS, MESSENGER ANGELS AND OTHER MANAGEMENT MISHAPS (DEMONIC DISASTERS AND AFTERLIFE ADVENTURES BOOK EIGHT) by Shannon Mae
VS Note: MM PNR.
Gabriel: Gabriel is the Divine Herald, the messenger of the Lord, the Angel of Revelation… and he’s currently losing ground to social media. (Really, how is he supposed to compete with that ticking app?) When the afterlife’s management team forces him into a “professional development partnership” with a demon, Gabriel is horrified—until he meets Leviathan, a sea monster with tattoos, tentacles, and a knack for helping him connect with mortals. Levi: Leviathan has no interest in going back to the underworld. He’d much rather spend his time topside with his octopus sidekick and now, apparently, one very uptight angel. Teaching Gabriel about mortal pleasures—food, coffee, books, and other things (that require less clothes)—is the best adventure Levi’s had in centuries. But as they both start to enjoy their unexpected partnership, one problem remains: what happens when the leadership team decides the partnership is over? Levi isn’t about to give up his angel, and Gabriel isn’t sure he wants to return to Heaven without his demon. AmazonKU
THE GODDESS’S SPY (THE LOST LINES BOOK NINE) by Merri Bright
She’s a spy. She’s an Omega. And she might just be a goddess. As a child, Ratter led a group of thieving street rats who did odd poisoning jobs for the king and secretly protected the innocent and vulnerable. Now known as Rada, she’s on the run from Alphas intent on claiming her, and a goddess who seems to want her to stop spying and start popping out street rats of her own. Dead set on completing her own mission, she runs straight into trouble and ends up burned at the stake. Well, toasted, anyway. When Rada breaks down and prays for help, though, the wrong deity answers. Even the men who are obsessed with her––her valet, her ex-husband, two smoking hot selkie princes, and a couple of monsters––may not be enough to keep her from becoming the sacrifice she was created to be. But this Omega isn’t about to lay down for any man… or any god. AmazonKU
HEIRS OF THE WOLF (FORBIDDEN MATES BOOK FIVE) by Amelia Shaw
Everything is going to be all right… I hope! Together, we’ve overcome every obstacle thrown our way—but they say everything, including danger comes in threes…For now, my bond with my mates has been accepted by the black wolf pack, and mercifully our twins are growing safe and well within my belly. I won’t lie, pregnancy is tougher than I imagined, and morning sickness is kicking my ass; but for the first time in a long time, I have hope for the future. But thoughts and prayers aren’t enough to secure a solid alliance. When I become aware that some of the pack are sick, I make healing potions for them, because actions speak louder than words. Hoping to prove my loyalty further, I invite the pack to a ball at my castle. But nothing is ever smooth sailing! Without warning the cusiths strike, lashing out, and it seems death may be coming for us all. AmazonKU
TENDER CRUELTY (DARK OLYMPUS BOOK NINE) by Katee Robert
The barrier that’s protected Olympus for generations has fallen. The enemy’s breached the gates and the Thirteen are scrambling to protect themselves, their loved ones, and the city they’ve sworn to protect. At least they would be if they weren’t at each others’ throats instead. Hera has no intention of letting her husband, Zeus, survive the oncoming storm. But despite the white-hot hatred burning between them, when Hera and Zeus are forced to work together, enmity crystalizes into something brighter. Hotter. Too powerful to deny or destroy. Hera never bartered on falling in love with the man she married—the man she once swore to kill. But now, standing back-to-back in the ruins of Olympus, she may be forced to admit that she’s been wrong about Zeus all these years…and there may be something about their marriage worth saving if they can survive long enough to turn sworn enemies into something more.
HELL FOR CHRISTMAS byCathrine Lievens
VS Note: MM PNR.
When Justin decides to visit the underworld, he’s looking for his birth mother—not a cellmate who’ll steal his heart. Half-demon Justin has always been loved and accepted by his adoptive family, but when their mother’s death tears the family apart over an inheritance question right during the holidays, Justin needs a distraction from his grief. Curious about his birth mother, he decides to find her, hoping to get answers to the many questions he has. But Hell isn’t what he expected. His mother rules her territory with brutal efficiency, and her warm welcome turns into a nightmare when she demands Justin become her heir. When he refuses, she throws him into the dungeons—right into the cell of Mynor, a demon who’s been standing up to her by freeing her prisoners and stealing from her supporters. Mynor is wary of Justin—can he not be when Justin is Anya’s son? But as days turn to weeks, he discovers that Justin is nothing like his mother. Being stuck together in a small cell brings them closer, both physically and emotionally, which isn’t something either of them expected.
Anya is prepared to keep Justin locked away forever if that’s what it takes to break him, but Justin knows that eventually, his brothers will come looking for him. He just hopes it won’t take them too long. AmazonKU
TROLL THE YULETIDE CAROL (BIRCH HEARTS) by Elva Birch
VS Note: A re-release.
It’s the most magical time of year…but Carol isn’t magical at all. Carol is feeling anything but holiday cheer. Dangerously low of blood sugar and high on frustration, the final straw at Carol’s office party comes when she realizes that someone has stolen her custom chair…and he’s still in it. Unexpectedly becoming a troll comes with a lot of downsides, and Keenan’s teeth aren’t the only thing that get supersized. When the woman he borrowed a chair from to fit him comes looking for it, sparks fly! AmazonKU
TALES OF WINTER AND WHIMSY: A COZY FANTASY ANTHOLOGY by Various
Nine fantasy and romantasy authors. Nine delightfully cozy tales. This enchanting collection of short stories will have you traveling through snow-covered landscapes, winter solstice balls, small town universities, seaside cottages, and time itself. From a grumpy blacksmith and a chicken cult to a budding romance in the most unlikely of places and everything in between. Each tale offers low stakes, varying spice levels, and whimsical winter worlds that are sure to fill your soul with joy. So pour yourself a warm brew, wrap up in a cozy blanket, and step into these ten wintery, whimsical tales. Amazon
KIRKYARDS AND KINDNESS: A RIP THROUGH TIME NOVELLA by Kelley Armstrong
A year ago, twenty-first-century detective Mallory found herself in 1869 Edinburgh, in the body of Catriona Mitchell, a housemaid working for Dr. Duncan Gray, pioneer in forensic science. Shortly after she arrived, she made the unfortunate acquaintence of Catriona’s former criminal mentor, Davina, an entanglement that nearly got Mallory killed. Now she’s about to meet Davina again. Greyfriars Bobby has disappeared. The little terrier is already a legend, and Davina has made a tidy living showing him off on graveyard tours…while picking the pockets of her guests. When the elderly dog vanishes, Davina calls in a favor from her old student. Mallory agrees to help find Bobby in return for the one thing she’s been unable to get from Davina—the mysterious Catriona’s life story. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
PEARLS BENEATH THE SEA by Sofia Rose
VS Note: Sapphic PNR.
Some hearts need winter to learn how to melt. Former Olympic skater Ruby Callahan retreats to a lakeside cabin to escape the spotlight and the noise in her own head. All she wants is silence, solitude, and the cold comfort of a frozen lake. But the ice isn’t empty. Beneath it waits Eira, a siren bound to the water she guards, her song full of longing and light. When she saves Ruby from drowning, curiosity turns to connection, and then to something far deeper. As the snow falls and the ice begins to thaw, Ruby and Eira find warmth in shared stillness, in touch, in breath, in trust. Their love hums like a heartbeat under water—a song of surrender, rebirth, and choosing feeling over fear. AmazonKU
CAUGHT BY HER GUARDIAN (YULETIDE SHIFTERS BOOK SIX) by R E Butler
Tooth Fairy Pixie is sent to a new territory in Pennsylvania when her boss calls in a favor. On her nightly rounds of collecting teeth from little sleepers, Pixie’s quiet mission goes awry when she accidentally falls out of a window, only to land in the strong arms of a polar bear named Hunter. Hunter was with his clan for a celebration and thought someone was breaking into one of the homes. He quickly discovers the would-be thief is a tooth fairy—and also his truemate. While Hunter and Pixie explore their newfound bond, trouble brews in Northernmost. Santa has enlisted a secret ally to prepare for a confrontation with his brother, Jack Frost. When Frost’s second-in-command strikes at the heart of Santa’s operation, it’s up to Hunter and the Yuletide Guardians to step in and save the day. As magic and romance collide, can Hunter and Pixie stop Frost’s plans and protect the world’s magic, or will all be lost on Christmas Day?
UNRAVELING MAGICAL MYSTERIES (MIDLIFE WITCHERY BOOK 22) by Brenda Trim
Just when Fiona, Violet, and Aislinn thought they’d earned a damn break, Artemis crashes their victory dinner with catastrophic news: Olympus is under attack, gods are dropping like flies, and—surprise!—only they can save divine butts from extinction. Goodbye, overdue peaceful evening. Hello, next world-ending crisis. Whisked away to Mount Olympus without so much as a toothbrush, the three magical misfits discover someone’s treating gods like magical juice boxes—draining their divine essence and leaving them to fade into oblivion. And the culprit has been using Artemis’s own lodge as their villain headquarters. Talk about a hostile takeover. With their complementary abilities working overtime, the witchy wonder triplets will navigate godly politics (think high school drama but with lightning bolts), infiltrate secret training facilities for god-impersonators, and uncover a conspiracy led by Callisto—Artemis’s scorned ex-companion with serious boundary issues and a flair for divine theft. Their investigation takes them from Olympic chambers to sketchy Athens clubs offering “godly experiences” to mortals with more money than sense, and finally back to Cottlehill Wilds, where the Hellmouth is once again center stage for magical mayhem. Between saving weakened deities, protecting their families, and figuring out what the hell a “divine ascension ritual” actually entails (spoiler alert: it’s not a relaxing spa day), the Backside of Forty faces their most ridiculous challenge yet. Because nothing says “thanks for saving reality last week” like being drafted into a divine civil war. At least no one’s trying to steal their brains this time. Progress! AmazonKU
HOW THE DEMON STOLE CHRISTMAS (SHROUDED NATION BOOK 33) by Brenda Trim and Tia Didmon
When a demon with an unnatural hatred for tinsel and an insatiable thirst for revenge escapes the underworld, my friends and I are called in to hunt him down before he can wreak havoc. But as the bodies keep dropping in gruesome and ritualistic ways, it becomes clear that his arrival isn’t just a random jailbreak. Something or someone helped him cross into our world, and the deeper we dig, the more it feels like we’re being played. When I think I can juggle the hunt and the chaos that comes with it, my son shows up for a visit. It’s supposed to be a chance to pretend, just for a little while, that I have a normal life. But the demon strikes too close to home, and in the aftermath, I am forced to confront not only the trauma of my past but the gaping wound left by the husband I lost. Dark forces are at play, ones that don’t just want chaos but need it. And if we don’t figure out their true motives, the Christmas Village will become a massacre site. Can we uncover our enemies’ true agenda before the streets run red with holiday cheer, or are we one holiday away from annihilation? AmazonKU
MY ORC MISTLETOE MISTAKE (EASTSHORE ISLE BOOK 13) by Veronika Kane
A New Year’s Eve wedding! How romantic! Now I just need to make it to the 31st…After losing both my boyfriend and the company we co-owned on the west coast, I figure a little escape to Eastshore Isle–and planning my little sister’s wedding to a freaking billionaire–will be just the distraction I need. Of course, my little chaos demon self doesn’t need any help in the distraction departm–oh look! A squirrel! But it turns out I’m not the only one planning this wedding…the groom’s incredibly competent, unbelievable schmexy assistant has been tasked with making sure the ceremony reflects orcish customs as well. And I find myself partnered up with a guy I need to treat professionally, instead of jumping his bones. It’s hard, okay? (Imagine me winking.) And then, in the name of advancing human-orc relations, I take part in an adorable holiday tradition where I accidentally make out with Sylvik beneath the mistletoe…and everything changes. I just don’t know if it’s for better or worse. AmazonKU
CHOKE ON MY NAME by Lily X
VS Note: Sapphic PNR.
A vampyre with a vendetta. A wytch with everything to lose. Teaming up was never the goal, but falling in love? Even less so. Maia Rani Darsha has always known that Coven Layng would be hers to lead one day. Is she the best person for the job? No, but she’s the only one left. She thinks her position is secure until the High Coven intervenes with a new plan and a new leader for her ancestral coven. Their decree is simple: leave or engage in a Trial of Ascension for the right to lead. Enter Raven—a vengeful vampyre who doesn’t think twice about staking her own mother through the heart. She’s unhinged, unpredictable, and a walking red flag. The dark shadow vamp has something Maia needs—a powerful wytch contact who can help her train for the Trial. Their deal is simple: Raven’s contact for Maia’s blood. No strings, and definitely no emotions. But Maia soon discovers that some deals are inked in more than blood… Some are tattooed straight onto the heart. AmazonKU
A GHOST OF A CHANCE by Linda Mooney
Sometimes you need a little help…from the other side. After being permanently injured on the job, Crime Scene Investigator Victoria Fanning was forced into an early retirement. When her twin brother is promoted to chief of police back in their hometown, he wants her on his team, regardless of her handicap. She agrees to go on retainer for two weeks, but she doesn’t realize how much she missed the job, and her brother, until she gets there. The previous investigator, Jackson Mullen, was killed on the job, but Vic is impressed by the lab he set up and his reputation. Imagine her surprise when Jackson appears to her and offers his two cents on her thoughts. Despite the fact that he’s a ghost, she’s not afraid. Quite the opposite, actually. They realize they have a lot in common, similar ideals and purpose, and Vic enjoys having Jack’s help on her first case, an elderly woman shot with a Revolutionary era weapon. But is she getting too close to Jack? Too reliant? She realizes that she has a tough decision to make. If she’s to have any kind of personal life, any type of future, Jack can’t be a part of it. That decision is soon taken out of her hands. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
SNAKE-EATER by T Kingfisher
VS Note: Described as “contemporary fantasy steeped in horror” by one reviewer.
With only a few dollars to her name and her beloved dog Copper by her side, Selena flees her past in the city to claim her late aunt’s house in the desert town of Quartz Creek. The scorpions and spiders are better than what she left behind. Because in Quartz Creek, there’s a strange beauty to everything, from the landscape to new friends, and more blue sky than Selena’s ever seen. But something lurks beneath the surface. Like the desert gods and spirits lingering outside Selena’s house at night, keeping watch. Mostly benevolent, says her neighbor Grandma Billy. That doesn’t ease the prickly sense that one of them watches too closely and wants something from Selena she can’t begin to imagine. And when Selena’s search for answers leads her to journal entries that her aunt left behind, she discovers a sinister truth about her new home: It’s the haunting grounds of an ancient god known simply as “Snake-Eater,” who her late aunt made a promise to that remains unfulfilled. Snake-Eater has taken a liking to Selena, an obsession of sorts that turns sinister. And now that Selena is the new owner of his home, he’s hell-bent on collecting everything he’s owed. Amazon AB
BLUE BEARD, RED HOOD (BELOVED VILLAINS BOOK SIX) by Rebecca F Kenney
Sybil Fallon has a habit of summoning demons unintentionally and at the most inconvenient times. When she, her mother, and her sister are invited to an upcoming dinner at the estate of the mysterious Theron Beresford, Sybil is desperate to ensure that her ability won’t manifest and ruin the evening. But when she seeks help from her reclusive former mentor, Grandmother Riquet, she discovers that the old woman has changed in dangerous and disturbing ways… and so has the forest in which she lives. As Sybil struggles to control an ability she doesn’t understand, she becomes strongly attracted to Beresford, the brawny, handsome estate owner. His distinctive blue beard isn’t his only unusual trait. In addition to socially acceptable dinner parties, he also likes to host secret gatherings in the refurbished barn on his property. Sybil’s first invitation to one of his naughty midnight parties opens her mind to a world of new pleasures. But with local disappearances inciting the suspicion of the neighbors, and Beresford’s secretive nature raising questions in her own mind, Sybil must navigate an increasingly treacherous path through the forest of her circumstances in pursuit of the future she wants. AmazonKU
TASTY TENTACLES (TINSEL AND TENTACLES 3.0) by David Gray
VS note: MM PNR.
For all his life, Orion has kept his furry tentacles hidden, even though they’re hanging there, right on his chin, masquerading as a beard. This year, he’s had enough of being a fuzzy Cthulhu freak, and as a gift to himself, he’s made a resolution to do something about them. Now, his plastic surgeon and the flirty owner of his favorite bakery have the holiday season to talk him out of it and together explore the tasty enticements those tentacles have to offer. Tasty Tentacles is a rather spicy gay romance with polyamory, a happy ending, and lots of holiday cheer. AmazonKU
THANE’S DEMON: PRINCES OF AFTERLIFE by Stephanie Hudson
I didn’t want this. I didn’t ask for this life. But more than anything, I didn’t ask for this…Demon. The bane of my existence. Of course, I had tried to beat him into submission. To calm the raging need to constantly control me. I had tried it all. The only thing to work…to consume the essence of misery. To feed from the degenerate souls this city had to offer. So, I lived amongst the worst of the worst. A buffet of sinful mortals to appease the darkness inside me. That was…until there was light. A mortal so pure that her soul blinded me. I wanted to hate her. I wanted to break her. I wanted to consume her. But most of all…My demon wanted to claim her. AmazonKU
QUEEN OF FLAMES (KINGDOM OF SHADOW AND RUIN BOOK FOUR) by Alaya Wells
In a kingdom of shadows and ruin, I dared to love a cursed king. We’ve come to Irridain Court in disguise, clinging to a final thread of hope: a talisman that can break the curse before it kills Lore. Without it, he dies. No more stolen nights. No more whispered vows. No more us. The talisman dangles from the princess’s throat like a challenge. To claim it, we must outwit ruthless fae in games where beauty is a blade, truth is twisted, and losing means more than defeat. It means death. As rivals circle and secrets unravel, Lore burns brighter and darker by the hour. I see it in his eyes. The fear he won’t speak of. The hunger he barely hides. The curse is tightening, and we have only five days left before it kills him. I didn’t defy the fates, survive a labyrinth, plus battle a mad wizard to lose him now. He’s my only ever after. I’ll burn the world to ashes to save him. AmazonKU
WARPED WORLD (PACK OF OUTCASTS BOOK THREE) by Eva Chase
One city drenched in shadow. Too many enemies to count. Can sunshine and sweetness win the day for good? I’ve faced a lot of challenges with my new mates, but nothing on the scale of a massive rift belching toxic shadows all over a city. It seems the monstrous realm we came from is feeling left out—and it’s determined to take a piece of the mortal world for itself. My power may be the only thing that can put a dent in the darkness, but it’s a very small dent. And it’s awfully hard to get even that much done when we’ve got refugee humans to wrangle, trigger-happy soldiers to dodge, and a whole horde of hunters eager to show off their shadow-slaughtering skills. With the catastrophe stirring up the worst of my men’s past traumas, can we find our way through the dark together? Or is this one mess too big for even the shiniest of monsters? AmazonKU
MOONBEAMS AND MISTLETOE: MM MPREG SHIFTER ROMANCE (DOUBLE BOOKED FOR THE HOLIDAYS) by Colbie Dunbar
Witness protection was supposed to keep him safe, not steal his heart. Human omega Indigo expects a safe house while waiting to testify against his boss, not a luxury mountain lodge, or Riven, an attractive security liaison who makes his pulse race. Indigo is unaware the lodge is home to a wolf shifter pack, that Riven is the future Alpha, or the moment they met, Riven recognizes him as his fated mate. As Christmas approaches, Riven struggles to reveal the truth. But when Indigo accidentally witnesses a full moon run on Christmas Eve, he’s confused and he flees. Now Riven has to show his mate that their bond is unbreakable and Indigo must choose whether to trust his heart or his fear. AmazonKU
KINGDOM OF TODAY (BOOK OF ARDEN 2) by Gena Showalter
When Arden Roosa returns to Fort Bala Royal Academy, nothing is as it was. No longer just a lady-in-training, she’s now the infamous girlfriend of High Prince Cyrus Dolion—and the woman who brought down a king. Her reward? Round-the-clock guards and the attention of a royal executioner with secrets. But Arden has secrets too. As a double agent slipping between worlds to decode forbidden prophecy, she knows what’s coming. Sleeping gods are stirring, and a war igniting. With only a spark, everyone will burn. But nothing goes according to plan. Grueling trials consume her days, and dangerous questions stalk her nights. Worse, Cyrus—the fierce, unshakable warrior she might love—is unraveling, losing pieces of himself, becoming a stranger right before her eyes. Desperate to save him, Arden strikes a life-altering alliance…and everything spirals. Now the gods are no longer dreaming. They’re hunting. Time is running out, the end closer than anyone dares to admit. Unless Arden can stop what’s coming, Cyrus will open the door to true evil—and she’ll lose him forever. AmazonKU AB
A WITCH FOR MR BELL (WITCHES OF CHRISTMAS GOVE BOOK SEVEN) by Deanna Chase
Earth witch Felicity Hill is fiercely independent and isn’t interested in romance. She likes a fun date, but when it comes to commitment, forget it. Her parents’ broken marriage ruined that for her when she was just a kid. But what she is interested in, is saving her family land from being sold to the highest bidder. And this Christmas she’ll so whatever it takes to make sure that no part of the original Hill family property is turned into high density condos… even if it means working with the one man who makes her want things she shouldn’t. Jackson Bell used to be a high-powered businessman. But these days, he’s only interested in the slower paced lifestyle he’s found in the enchanted small town of Christmas Grove… and the feisty woman, Felicity Hill, who owns the Apples and Spice and Everything Nice farm. If he had his way, he’d have already put a ring on it. Unfortunately, she’s not interested in forever. But when Jackson’s visited by Felicity’s grandmother with a message to help her save the family land, she also gives him an idea of how to win Felicity’s heart. This Christmas, Jackson is pulling out all the stops to help the woman he loves and maybe, just maybe, get the happily-ever-after they both deserve. AmazonKU
THE GHOST AND CHRISTMAS MAGIC (HAUNTING DANIELLE BOOK 37) by Bobbi Holmes
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REINDEER IN THE HEADLIGHTS: MM MPREG SHIFTER ROMANCE by Lorllae M Hart and Colbie Dunbar
Sometimes you ask Santa for one thing and get so much more…I’d rather go to the dentist than to my work Christmas party. I’m not a Scrooge who hates the holidays or anything like that. But I’ve been to everyone in my ten years with my company and they all end up the same way. Someone drinks too much, and I, as HR, get stuck dealing with it. There’s zero fun in that. As messed up as it is, when I hit a patch of ice to avoid hitting a kitten and end up in a ditch, my first thought is: Good. Now I can skip the festivities. Best Christmas present ever. Only my joy fades away when my phone shows no reception, my leg feels like it’s on fire, and the little kitten is trembling in my arms. I have two choices: Stay on the side of the road and hope someone passes by and is willing to help or walk through the woods toward what appears to be Christmas lights in the distance. When a reindeer walks in front of me and toward the lights, I take that as a sign I should do the same. AmazonKU
APOCALYPSE WITCH (DEMON WITCH BOOK FIVE) by Kat Simons
THE OMEGA: MATING SEASON: SEASON EIGHT by Heather K Carson
CHRISTMAS HART (VAKTARE F ALL REALMS BOOK FOUR) by Maggie Lynn Heron-Heidel
A VERY DENARIUS CHRISTMAS (PRIMORDIAL PROTECTORS) by TL Travis and Layla Dorine
UNACCOMMODATING LOVE (MAGIC AND HEARTACHE BOOK THREE) by E L Roux
LONGING FOR THE MINOTAUR (INDECENT MONSTERS) by Lyonne RileyValentina has always had a complicated relationship with Banon, the son of the minotaur woman her father married. He’s drop dead gorgeous, full of himself, and football runs in his blood. Even though he was instrumental in the misery and bullying that were her high school years, Val has always held a torch for him. Now in college, she thinks she’s finally moved on from her childhood crush. Though he tries to hide it, Banon has hungered after Valentina for too long. She’s consumed his every thought for years, even as he put distance between them. When the dam breaks over the holidays and the truth emerges, will Banon and Valentina’s burning cravings finally erupt into a fire? This is a short, steamy holiday-themed monster romance novella about one nerdy goth girl and a football-playing minotaur. Secrets will be spilled and even more secrets kept, leading to an adorable HEA. AmazonKU
HOLIDAY HONEY FOR THE BADGER: UNCLE UZZI’S DATE TO MATE by C D Gorri
This holiday season, even the grouchiest Badger deserves a mate…Ebenezer Rogers is a Badger with a plan—work, work, and more work. As the prickly CEO of Rogers & Reed, he’s brilliant in business but hopeless when it comes to people. Parties? He avoids them. Dating? Not a chance. If it weren’t for his younger brother and business partner, he’d be holed up in his office forever. But when that same meddling brother signs him up for Uncle Uzzi’s infamous Date to Mate app—and a mandatory holiday gala—Eb finds himself in over his furry head. Enter his holiday honey. Marigold Santos is curvy, sparkling-eyed, full of wit, and absolutely not what Eb expected. Irresistible? Definitely. Trouble for a grumpy, solitary Badger who swore off romance? Without question. Now Eb has to decide if one unexpected date is enough to melt his icy heart. But will his holiday match say yes when this bothersome Badger finally asks her to be his—for keeps?
LOVE IS MAGIC: MM HOLIDAY GIFT ANTHOLOGY by Various
Fifteen authors, fifteen chances to fall in love this holiday season…In this enchanting, out-of-this-world MM paranormal and urban fantasy collection, you’ll find unexpected demons, gallant vampires, pining alphas, shifty ravens, magic galore, and so much more, with a satisfying happy ending to every love story. AmazonKU
DIVINATION AND DECEIT (A CRONES OF A FEATHER PARANORMAL COZY MYSTERY BOOK TWO) by Beth Dolgner
There’s a sudden vacancy on the Foxfire Haven City Council when Fortie Fortenbacher is found dead in the park. Euphoria Lachlan, the mayor of Foxfire Haven and Hazel Underwood’s high-school bully, is wasting no time finding a replacement. Did Euphoria permanently remove Fortie from the council? Hazel claims she’s not trying to solve the murder, but she keeps stumbling onto clues as she drives her vintage hearse from one delivery job to the next. A Bigfoot with surprising insight, a witch who sees the future in frozen peas, and a shifter eager to pick up where Fortie left off will all help point Hazel toward the killer. While Hazel tries to navigate the political infighting in a magical small town, she and her coven are also eager to find out if the fates foreseen for them will come true. And will Hazel and Chief Constable Hightower ever learn to get along? AmazonKU
THE GRAIL AND GLORY (ONCE AND FUTURE HEARTS BOOK 11) by Tracey Cooper-Posey
Deryn of Calleva flees her ruined home, betrayed by her own kin and pursued by Saxons. With nothing left but her wits and her will to survive, she seeks shelter in Arthur’s court—a place where loyalties shift like the wind and every ally may yet prove false. Cadfael of Dunoding, eldest son of his house and sworn to Arthur’s service, is being shaped into the next war duke. Fiercely loyal to his king, he struggles to hold fast to honor while Britain fractures around him. Yet the wary, sharp-eyed woman from his past awakens a bond he cannot deny. Together, Deryn and Cadfael must navigate treachery within Camelot and the relentless threat beyond its walls. When Arthur’s fighting men are called to their greatest trial, their choices will decide not only their hearts, but the fate of a kingdom. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
CHRISTMAS PAST (THE WITCHES OF MINGUS MOUNTAIN BOOK SIX) by Christine Pope
Time travel is tricky…especially when there’s a wedding in your future. Devynn Rowe and Seth McAllister have found their happily ever after in the 21st century, but as their Christmas wedding approaches, Seth can’t shake his melancholy. When he vanished from 1926, his parents were left believing their son had died in a mining accident. The guilt is eating him alive. Devynn has a crazy idea: what if they could go back to 1926 and give Seth’s family the Christmas gift of knowing he’s alive and well? Her time-traveling magic has been unpredictable at best, but she’s been secretly practicing. How hard could one little trip to the past be? Famous last words. When Devynn’s magic goes haywire, they find themselves ping-ponging through the decades, landing everywhere except where — and when — they’re supposed to be. Stranded in the wrong timeline with a wedding to get back to, they’ll need help from an old friend and a new understanding of what “home” really means. After all, the greatest magic isn’t about controlling time — it’s about choosing who you want to spend it with. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
GHOST OF CHRISTMAS FUTURE (HAUNTED SOULS BOOK 26) by Pandora Pine
Do you believe in Christmas miracles? With only days to go until Jolly Old St. Nick’s arrival, Detective Jude Byrne trips over his Christmas spirit and takes a bad tumble down the stairs. After being rushed to the hospital, he’s admitted into the intensive care unit and put into a medically induced coma to give his injured body time to heal. Psychic Copeland Forbes is beside himself. Not only hadn’t he seen Jude’s accident coming, but he froze when his husband needed him most. Before Jude is taken out of their home on a stretcher, Cope begs his badly injured husband to get well, musing aloud that he wouldn’t know how to carry on without Jude by his side. Ten, Ronan, and the rest of their friends rally around Jude and Cope, all the while hoping for a Christmas miracle. Meanwhile, Jude is experiencing a fever dream, giving him an up close and personal look at his life and the difference he’s made to those who love him most. Will Cope get his Christmas wish and have his husband returned to his side, or will Jude be lost forever as a ghost of Christmas past? AmazonKU
RUINS OF KNOWLEDGE (THE EGYPTIAN EMPIRE) by Laura Greenwood
Tali is determined to gain the attention of the gods. As a Priestess of Thoth, Tali is determined to prove her worth and gain the highest honour she can get from the temple as a result, but that involves working harder than she ever has before. When an opportunity arises for her to head to some ancient ruins, she seizes her chance of making a difference and gaining the approval of the god of wisdom. Little does she know that history isn’t going to be the only thing she finds there, and she soon finds herself drawn to a handsome builder priest with an appreciation for the history she’s teaching him. Does Tali have what it takes to unravel the secrets of the ruins around her? Ruins of Knowledge is a standalone set in the Egyptian Empire series. It is an urban fantasy set in an alternative world where the Egyptian Empire never fell. It includes an archaeological dig, a history nerd, and a m/f romance. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
HEX EDUCATION (SUPERNATURAL SPEAKEASY COZY MYSTERY BOOK 19) by Lily Harper Hart
Mardi Gras is in full swing, which means the French Quarter is bustling with activity and overflowing with people. Ofelia Archer has her hands full and doesn’t need anything extra on her plate. Then the unthinkable happens. When two people seek her out, tell her trouble is coming for her, and then kill themselves, she’s thrown. What could have caused this? Magic is obviously involved, but who is wielding it? More importantly, why are they attacking now? All clues lead to an effervescent preacher in Jackson Square. She has people following her every word … and she seems to have an agenda. She also has a past in the city that goes back hundreds of years. Who is she? What does she want? And why is Pascal, Ofelia’s favorite vampire, on top of the woman’s hit list? Pascal has information, but he wants to handle the problem on his own. Ofelia isn’t keen to let that happen. He might be strong but this is the sort of magic that can destroy anyting and everyone. The clock is ticking. People are dying. Can Ofelia save Mardi Gras, or will the city fall into the sort of darkness that it can never emerge from? Strap in, because this ride is about to get deadly. AmazonKU
KISSING MY GRUMPY TROLL BOSS (GRUMPY MONSTER BOSSES) by Ami Wright
All I want for Christmas is a kiss with my grumpy troll boss! I’ve been daydreaming about Mr. Kvalt ever since I started working for him. But as a gorgon, with badly-behaved snakes for hair and a gaze that can turn anyone to stone, romance isn’t on the cards for me. Until we step under the mistletoe at a work party and it feels like all my Christmases have come at once! I wish I’d let my hair down sooner, because my grumpy troll boss turns out to be a huge teddy bear beneath his stoney skin. And the best part is he’s immune to my curse. Now we just have to find a way to overcome his. AmazonKU
BREAKNECK (DRAGONS OF ARDAINE BOOK FOUR) by Roe Horvat
When two alpha dragons fall, everything burns—especially the rules keeping them apart. Terrance – I have a spotless record—years in private security and zero screwups—until I’m hired to protect
As a wildly popular actor and stuntman, Lothair is used to hiding his dragon-shifter skills in plain sight. But he’s also arrogant, treats danger as foreplay, and can’t keep it in his pants for more than five minutes. To him, I’m just a shiny new toy. And no, I’m not attracted to my obnoxious client from hell. That would be inappropriate and unprofessional. Besides, we’re both alphas, so… no. Absolutely not. Except Lothair has decided to test my limits in every possible way. Lothair – I don’t want a babysitter. Wherever I go, am the most dangerous thing in the room. But as my career takes off, my unsuspecting human manager hires a bodyguard to shield me from random weirdos and overeager fans. Lucky for me, Terry is another dragon, adorably straitlaced and just stuck-up enough for me to push his buttons. Turns out, making him unravel might be the best stunt I’ve ever pulled. AmazonKU
THE WIDOW KISS (CURSE BREAKER WITCHES BOOK THREE) by Claire Robyns
Three dead husbands. Three mysterious deaths. One very wealthy widow. Beatrice Finch has terrible luck with husbands: they keep ending up dead. The latest is Alistair Finch, found dead in his study. No struggle, no poison, just instant rigor mortis and a face frozen in shock. Beatrice has now buried three husbands, inheriting fortunes each time. With Maddie Crow on the case and botanical witch Lily Teake uncovering magical twists at every turn, they must determine whether it’s atrociously bad karma or good planning. But the deeper they dig, the more complicated the family dynamics become. There’s the resentful stepchild, the desperate nephew, and enough old grudges to fuel a dozen revenge plots. The investigation leads through elegant estates, family secrets, and a glittering masquerade ball where everyone wears masks—literally and figuratively. As the magical evidence mounts even higher than Detective Ross Hamilton’s scepticism, Maddie must untangle the threads of what might be the deadliest curse and the perfect crime. Because when “till death do us part” happens suspiciously often, it’s time to call a curse breaker. Welcome back to Stratford-upon-Avon, where marriage can be murder and nothing is quite what it seems. AmazonKU
DECKED BY THE GRUMPY GOLEM (MONSTERS OF SALTFORM BAY) by Mary Auclair
Deck the halls? More like decked by my grumpy golem ex! I’m snowed in for Christmas with the man who broke my heart years ago. What could possibly go right? I’m a bestselling author dealing with a terminal case of writer’s block. With my editor threatening to drop me and my deadline blown to smithereens, I’m hiding out in Saltford Bay for the holidays, pretending my life isn’t falling apart. The last thing I need is to fall for Gideon Flintman and his six-foot-eight frame of carved granite and brooding silence all over again. You’d think I’d learned my lesson when he disappeared from my life without explanation the morning after prom. You’d be wrong. When a blizzard traps us together, the heat between us burns hotter than his golem fire. Every kiss threatens to melt my resolve, and every touch reminds me why I fell so hard the first time. Now I have to choose: return to my safe, lonely life, or risk everything on the man who taught me that some heartbreaks never heal. This Christmas, can a grumpy golem and a sunshine mess rewrite the ending? AmazonKU
MECH AND MAGIC (THE KNACK BOOK TWO) by KimMcDougall
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
THE WILDS AND THE WEEDS by Ally North
VS note: Lesbian Gothic.
On a hot summer’s day in 1975, young heiresses Willow and Ivy Wilde vanish while playing by a pond on the Stonehold estate, never to be seen again. Now, fifty years later, Stonehold is again abuzz, this time in preparation for the homecoming of Summer Wilde and Brody Weston, whose upcoming wedding is all anyone in Echo, Washington can talk about. Nobody knows that Summer doesn’t want to marry Brody. That she doesn’t want to inherit Stonehold and be tethered to the unshakable darkness that clings to the halls and grounds like cobwebs. Nobody knows because Summer doesn’t have a choice—she has to marry Brody, and she’s long made peace with her fate. That is, until she sees Ford Flores—third-generation groundskeeper at Stonehold—for the first time in fifteen years. Ford is everything Brody isn’t; she’s self-sufficient, quick-witted, effortlessly kind, covered in tattoos, and a woman. And the last time Summer saw her, she’d kissed her—impulsive and electrifying—then she’d ran away like a coward. Summer Wilde is done being a coward. But it’s hard to take charge of your future in a place like Echo, where the past looms thick as the mountain mist tumbling down the white-tipped Cascades. From ghostly apparitions to secret rooms with mysterious paintings and an old sketchbook with a mind-blowing revelation scribbled inside, Summer begins to realize that if she wants to move forward, she’ll have to put Stonehold’s past to rest—starting with the unsolved disappearance of Willow and Ivy. AmazonKU
CHANGE THE PLAN: A VAN AND ELLIE STORY (LOST MOON UNRAVELLING MONSTERS UNIVERSE) by Allegra Hall
Celebrating their second wedding anniversary with a night out under the full moon sounds like a perfect plan for fae witch Ellie and Van, her hybrid werewolf/wolf shifter husband. They already do something similar every month… a little running here, a little outdoor fun there… so what could possibly go wrong? But fae magic is unpredictable, particularly for someone still learning how to use her powers. When the night doesn’t go according to plan, Van and Ellie are confronted with the reality that they need to have some serious conversations about the future. For alpha Van, with the needs of his pack to balance and an intergenerational curse hanging over his head, making these decisions isn’t easy. After all, is there ever a right time to have a baby? AmazonKU
CHANGELINGS (MONSTROUS WORLD) by S E Wendel
Nothing has gone as it should…Balar led his band of five brothers from the warring savannahs in the south to the human land of Eirea on the promise of two things: safety and mates. In the growing village outside the human city of Dundúran, they’ve found the first. Yet, year after year, Balar watches as others find their destined mate, but never he nor any of his brothers. What could an orc or fae have that he, Balar, a manticore in his prime, does not? Everything is starting to go wrong…Imogen is a woman alone, and she likes it that way. Burdened with a large red birthmark upon her face, she’s kept herself apart from others. With just her dog, donkey, and goats, she’s built a good life for herself out in the wilds beyond the village. Everything is just as it should be—until one morning, she finds a big manticore sleeping on her land. Life can change on a whim of fate…Imogen doesn’t like people. Or visitors. And especially not suitors. Too bad for her, this overgrown housecat has decided she’s his mate, no matter what she says. Balar hasn’t come this far, talked to this many women, and waited this long to be denied. He’ll have his mate, prickles and all. Now, just to convince her. And keep his nosy brothers in line long enough to woo her. Amazon
HOW NOT TO WOO YOUR HUMAN WARRIOR by Laura Winter
Kalypso has a long list of things to be angry about, starting and ending with a spiky purple demon who reluctantly rescued her and five other women from the Dreadmoor. Trapped in the demon realm, Ozirax is the final barrier standing between her and her sister, so she’ll play nice for now. The only issue is… she’s never been nice, and when she drives away the one person she’s dedicated her life to, Kalypso is left without a purpose. Until she finds a demon warrior whose simmering anger calls to her own. On the cusp of promotion in the demon guard, it must be a cruel joke from the gods that Ozirax ends up saddled with the rage-filled human woman. Kalypso is stubborn, vicious, and unafraid—the kind of distraction he doesn’t need—but she holds the key to his rise in rank. Work together, keep her in line, and the captain’s position is his. But there’s a cunning mind behind the spicy human fighting him at every turn with fists and blunt teeth, and with danger lurking in the Dreadmoor, she might be the very warrior their realm needs. They’ve found their match, a mirror to the anger burning within. Kalypso has shown her colors, sharpened her defenses, but Ozirax is filling in the cracks of her broken pieces, and she’s not sure how to separate them again. Love has always been her weakness, but loving a demon? It might very well be her downfall. The world has taught them to flare their spikes, but when passion blurs the lines of fury, can they walk away with their hearts intact? AmazonKU
TWO FOR THE GUARD: OLD MISSION COVEN VOL FOUR by B A Stretke
VS note: MM PNR. Mixed reviews.
Casey and Kyle Cork knew their stepfather, Brad, didn’t care about them, but they never imagined he—or their own mother—wanted them dead. Coerced into a “bonding” hunting trip in northern Michigan, the twins expect nothing more than boredom and bugs. But the trip is a cold-blooded setup. Drugged and abandoned in the freezing wilderness, the twins are left to succumb to the elements so their family can claim a hidden fortune. Bram Ferdinand, a two-hundred-year-old guard for the Old Mission Coven, expected a routine weekend patrol along the winery’s edge. Instead, Fate intervenes. Drawn by the irresistible scent of sweetgrass, pine, and honey, Bram discovers the twins on the verge of death. Shock turns to possessive fury when he realizes the two unconscious men are not just trespassers—they are his beloveds, his fated mates. Now, under the protection of the Coven, Casey and Kyle are recovering in the arms of a man who treats them like treasure. The connection is instant, electric, and undeniable. But their attackers are still out there, waiting for them to die. They made one fatal mistake: they crossed a vampire guard and Bram Ferdinand doesn’t leave loose ends. Amazon
MONSTROUS HOLIDAYS: AN ORC FATED MATES ROMANCE (FATED HOLIDAYS BOOK FOUR) by Rianne Burnett
How could shopping for a vintage dress lead to finding love with a monster? Only two weeks away from Christmas, Fenix is enjoying one of her favourite things: shopping. At least, this time she’s shopping for herself instead of one of her clients. Walking through the vintage store, she finds the perfect dress. It’s like the delicate emerald ensemble was made just for her. But when she tries it on and steps out of the changing room, she steps right into a battlefield teeming with dark green monsters who tower over her. Immediately, the orcs think she’s a spy from the enemy. After all, they’ve been fighting the humans in their realm for generations. Although meeting their captain is supposed to be terrifying, fear is the last thing Fenix feels when she lays eyes on Miannas. His darkened gaze tells her that he feels the same. But rationality says they must unravel the mystery of her arrival and their attraction before exploring anything. If only fate made things so simple. AmazonKU
HOW TO TAKE DOWN A CULT AT THE END OF THE WORLD (COZY CULT CUTIES BOOK TWO) by Rebel Carter
My name is Meadow Atlier and I was never meant to be the hero. I’m the girl that grew up brainwashed by a cult to be nothing more than a sacrifice. The girl that always tried to be perfect and was scared to step out of line for fear of being seen as different, but now? Now I’m the girl that has to save the world. Yes, bestie, the world. No one is more surprised than me by this turn of events, but here we are. I’m the world’s last hope. Well, me and the battle demon I accidentally let out of hell and married on my very first solo mission to do heroic things. Jaak is terrifying and brutal to the world—but to me he’s patient and kind. Gentle. Just the kind of husband I always wished for. Jaak is eager to prove his devotion in the form of smiting my enemies, but still trusting the battle demon proves terrifying after a life of being lied to. When all secrets are discovered, will saving the world cost me my heart? AmazonKU
WHAM, BAM, IN A JAM (A TWO BROOMSTICKS GAS AND GRILL WITCH COZY MYSTERY BOOK 12) by Amanda M Lee
What was supposed to be a day of morel hunting turns into work for Stormy Morgan and her fiancé, Hunter Ryan, when they accidentally stumble across a body. The victim was a few years behind them in school and almost never left her home. A severe case of anxiety locked Kayley Shelton away for years, forcing her to give up her dream and leave college before graduation. She locked herself away in an isolated cabin and had almost no outside contact. Yet somebody hunted her in the woods and killed her. Who, though? Stormy and Hunter are on the case. The more they dig, the weirder the story gets. Kayley had recently joined the local wine drinking group in an effort to chase away her demons, but they don’t feel like suspects. The town loner lived not too far away but he’s hardly the friendly sort so how did they even meet? Even the old couple in those parts barely knew her. Just who was Kayley Shelton? Stormy is determined to find answers, but nothing is as it seems. The deeper she digs, the darker the story. It seems Kayley was more than she seemed. Who would want to kill her, though? More importantly, why? There’s a predator on the loose in Shadow Hills, and Kayley might not be the only victim on the menu. It’s up to Stormy to find answers … if she survives long enough to do it. AmazonKU
MARCELLO: VITTONE’S VAMPIRES BOOK ONE by Taylor Rylan
VS Note: MM PNR.
Marcello Grassi knew he wasn’t welcome in Treasure Ridge when he was helping the council with a certain assignment, so when he scented his beloved there, he knew not to get excited about what that meant. When he discovered it was the beautiful angel who worked in the council store, he realized he would forever be without his fated beloved when he left the mountain. Abel Barnes had never known happiness until he was rescued by the paranormal council. Forever grateful for all they’ve done for him, he’s happy working at the council store, waiting until his day comes when his own protective alpha shows up to claim him. What he never expected was to be kidnapped from Timber Valley by a mysterious warlock. Marcello’s coven master meant well, but kidnapping someone from right under the council’s nose might not have been the smartest move. Abel has no issues with his mate being a vampire, but can he ever accept what it is that his new “family” represents? AmazonKU
FROST: A MONSTROUS CHRISTMAS NOVELLA by LO Gold
Jack – I’m a monster, a beast, a creature of shadow and legend, something children are warned about while they snuggle up by the cozy fire. I am cold, frigid, lifeless death. I’m Jack Frost. Cursed to an eternity of wandering the woods, reaping the souls of worthless humans once every year, my existence is bathed in blood and isolation. Until her — my litill snær. Her presence in my woods brings light to the dead of Winter for the first time in a long time. But could she truly learn to love a beast? Elisa – I hate Christmas. All these cheery, happy, nuclear families huddled around the fire make me nauseous. It’s a time to celebrate with the ones you love. But everyone I loved died, leaving me alone. Which is why I decided to travel this year for the holidays. I thought that getting away for a while might help bring some holiday cheer back into my life. I’ve never been more wrong. Now I’m stranded half way around the world with a man I’ve never met, isolated in a snowed-in cabin. And there’s something out there, something lurking in the shadows of the woods, something watching me. Frost is a dark Christmas story featuring a monster that falls for a mortal. While the story does end with a sweet HEA, the path there is bathed in blood. Proceed with caution. AmazonKU
THIS HOUR, OUR VIGIL (DEATH’S LADY BOOK FIVE) by Rachel Neumeier
The veil between the worlds is growing thin. At midwinter, as the old year dies and before the new year dawns, Nolas-Kuomon, Lord Death’s lady, may open that veil for anyone who asks to step from one world to the other. After all the dire peril of the past summer, no one could be surprised if Danyel or his daughter Jenna preferred to return to their own world. Taranah Berangilan-sa, the king’s aunt, would strongly prefer that both Danyel and his daughter remain in Talasayan. Indeed, everyone sensible will surely set that prayer before God as midwinter approaches. Taranah has more reason than most to hold that hope, but nor does she wish to persuade Danyel to a choice he may regret. As the long nights stretch out, everyone must face the decisions and risks midwinter brings … AmazonKU AB
AN EMBER IN THE DARK (ECHOES OF EMBER BOOK ONE) by Kayla Maya
In a world where gods walk among mortals and shadows whisper of forgotten truths, Crescent never wanted to be anyone’s chosen. But when she makes a desperate attempt to save her sisters life, her fate is no longer her own. When she’s forced to work with Roark, the brooding warrior with shadows stitched into his past, ancient forces begin to stir, making Crescent discover her connection to the divine isn’t just a curse-it might be the key to unmaking everything the gods have built. Crescent’s blood hums with the kind of power that gods would kill for-or kill her to keep from discovering. But gods are dying. The old ones want vengeance, and the new ones need Vessels to survive. When an ancient war reignites, she and Roark must unravel the truth behind the necklace, outwit creatures that shouldn’t exist, and face the gods who never forgot her name. Even if Crescent doesn’t remember it herself. As Crescent grapples with the growing power inside her-and the feelings she can’t name for Roark-she must choose: surrender to the darkness rising within or become the spark that defies it. Because in the end, even embers can burn down empires. AmazonKU
DONOVAN (VAMPIRE VOWS BOOK THREE) by Fel Fern
VS Notes: MM PNR.
Donovan was supposed to end him. Instead, he saved him. But at what cost? Donovan has loved Declan since they were kids, but Declan was always just out of reach, too fearless and too untouchable. Then Declan became something else entirely. Turned into a vampire against his will, he’s on the verge of losing himself to the hunger, and there’s only one person he trusts to stop him before it’s too late. Donovan.But when the moment comes, Donovan can’t pull the trigger. Instead, he does the one thing he swore he’d never do. He saves Declan. Now, with the Guild that trained them to be hunters on their trail and a pack of rabid vampires closing in, they’re backed into a corner with nowhere left to run. Declan isn’t the same man he was before, and neither is Donovan. The bond between them is stronger than ever, but so is the darkness clawing at Declan’s soul. Donovan refuses to let him slip away, but loving a man who was never meant to survive comes at a price. Is Declan truly saved, or has Donovan just doomed them both? AmazonKU
HEART OF MIRROR AND ICE: WICKEDLY DANGEROUS FAIRY TALES by Carrie Weston
Trigger warnings – blood/ guts/ torture/ controlling love/ dark concept – What would have happened if the Snow Queen had never been defeated? Find out in this Wicked fairy tale re-telling – Love is power. Love is devotion. Love is obedience. Innocents destroyed in the blink of an eye a snowflake falls only this snowflake is not pure at all, it is a tiny grain of the Devils hateful mirror cast down by the bloody battle between two thieving brother imps. Cursed by the mirrors spell Miles once calm and kind is now nothing but a bitter shadow of himself whose swept away by the snow queen who anchors after the mirrors power for herself. Minions far and wide Hear my tale and hear it well For if you dare to enter my season this year You could be the next soul I take to hell Open the pages if you dare And I’ll tell you the tale Of how two star-crossed lovers made their way through my palace and straight to hell As a Queen I deserve to be worshiped If not, feared AmazonKU
CRUEL DECEIT AND PAYBACK TREAT (OTHERWORLDLY MAGIC BOOK THREE) by Antara Mann
It’s the final battle: us versus the sorcerer. Good versus evil. And there can be only one winner. We have escaped the sorcerer’s traps and attempts to kill us, me in particular. But I have had enough. I’d rather go on that long-overdue date with Sebastian than fight that lunatic. When Lorrie has a vision that a famous local magician is tied to the sorcerer, Elaine and I must visit his show. Turns out, that magician once served as a mentor to the sorcerer. He knows his secrets and his weakness. Unfortunately, the sorcerer steps in against us again, leaving behind only the magician’s magical heart. The problem is, we don’t know how to activate it. As we begin our final race against the sorcerer, a dark secret emerges and threatens to split our team of protectors. Someone is playing a double game and actively trying to sabotage us. And we don’t take kindly to traitors. AmazonKU
MY HIGHLAND ABDUCTION (MIDDLEMARCH GATHERING BOOK SEVEN) by Shelly Munro
She stole a mate. Now she’ll fight for him. Desperate and humiliated after a disastrous gathering leaves her unmated, Sienna Teague makes the worst decision of her life. She abducts a man. Liam Brown wakes up in Cornwall with fragmented memories and a beautiful woman claiming to be his mate. Despite his confusion, he’s drawn to this new life and the undeniable attraction between him and Sienna. But before he can untangle the truth behind his head injury, Bodmin Beast hunters threaten their shifter community. When danger stalks their town, Sienna and Liam must fight as one. But the lie at the heart of their bond is a bigger threat than any beast, and when the truth comes out, it could tear them apart. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
PERFECTLY ORGANIZED CHAOS: MM FANTASY ROMANCE (WINGS AND WHISPERS) by Callie Colby
I have a label maker, a color-coded system, and a zero-tolerance policy for clutter. Lord Vane has a zero-tolerance policy for letting go. I was hired to declutter his gothic estate, not manage a six-foot-five High Fae with massive, iridescent wings and a magpie complex. Vane collects everything: cursed mirrors, shiny candy wrappers, ancient gold, and buttons. When I hold up a rusted, possibly haunted birdcage and ask, “Does this spark joy?” Vane doesn’t just say yes—he hisses, flares those dazzling feathers to block the door, and dares me to touch his treasures again. But somewhere between the “Keep” and “Trash” piles, the dynamic shifts. Vane stops guarding the junk and starts stalking me. The air in the room gets heavy. He stops looking at the shiny trinkets and starts staring at my mouth. His nesting instincts have woken up, and he’s decided that the most valuable thing in the room isn’t the gold—it’s the exasperated guy in the sweater vest. Now, he’s done hoarding objects. He wants to hoard me. Specifically, wrapped tight inside his wings and pinned to his mattress. Cleaning up has never been this dirty. AmazonKU AB
SNOWED IN WITH THE WINTER GUARDIAN by Luna Wren
She can’t survive without his shelter. He can’t survive without her warmth. FREYA – I’m a wildlife photographer who got caught in the wrong storm at the wrong time. Now I’m trapped in a cabin with Vidar—seven feet of otherworldly winter deity with antlers made of ice and a skull mask he thinks hides his true face. He saved my life, but the storm won’t let me leave. And the longer I stay, the less I want to go. Especially when I discover I’m the only human in five hundred years who can touch him without freezing to death. VIDAR – She was supposed to die in my storm like all the others. Instead, I saved her. Fed her. Warmed her. Watched her look at my monstrous form without fear. Now Freya’s humanity is thawing something in me I thought forever frozen, but our connection comes with a price. The more time she spends in my arms, the more winter claims her for its own. She sees only the man beneath the monster. She doesn’t realize that with every touch, winter is claiming her as much as I am. AmazonKU
SNOWED IN WITH THE SNOW CAT by May Furhst
VS Note: MM PNR.
While ‘ghosts’ might be in the Christmas spirit, ‘getting ghosted’ wasn’t on Felix’s ‘winter wonderland’ checklist…Broken up with mere moments after checking in for his romantic holiday weekend, Felix is one unhappy tuxedo. Left alone and stuck with the bill, the sad shifter is ready to curl up under the covers and yowl his sorrows into some very expensive room service. But the bed & breakfast’s handsome, plaid-wearing, long-tailed owner has other ideas, and isn’t content to just let the heartbroken were-cat lay by his lonesome. One glance at Felix’s tear-stained cheeks, and Aspen is a goner. Feeling warmer and fuzzier than ever, the snow leopard finds himself wondering if he might be the one to put the purr back in the other man’s purrrride. When a raging winter storm knocks out the power on their cozy meet-cute, the lights may be off, but the heat begins rising as the two flirtatious felines find themselves sharing a mattress in front of the only working fireplace……Purely for warmth, of course. AmazonKU
ECHOES OF TOMORROW by J A Burton
In the small Colorado mountain town of Pine Ridge, Julia Brooks is in Stella’s Diner when two men walk inside and stop time. Julia is the only person that notices the time glitch, and seconds later, life reanimates. Everyone goes about their business as usual, but not Julia. She soon learns an awful truth: Evan Mitchell will die before day’s end. His last breath will tear them apart and reset time. When Evan wakes, it’s as if nothing happened. He doesn’t remember that he died or that he’s doomed to repeat the same year again and again. Evan feels like he’s missed something and is overcome by headaches and bursts of blinding light. Flashes of a realistic death experience and audible voices only he can hear lead to a mysterious woman that keeps surfacing in his dreams. Meanwhile, the time reset skips Julia a year into the future, where for her, time passes backwards leading her right back to Evan. Unlucky in all matters of the heart, Julia is certain she’s cursed to love Evan as payment for the sins of her past. But Julia wants a future, one with Evan beside her, his memories of her intact. She woos him again and again hoping for a spark of recognition. The reset is not the second chance Julia once begged for, but it’s the only chance she’s got to break through time and twist the hand of fate. Amazon Apple Books
THE DRAGON’S BARISTA BABY (FIRE RIDGE DRAGONS MPREG ROMANCE BOOK THREE) by Ashlyn Dupree
I wasn’t supposed to stay in Fire Ridge. A few shifts at the café. A quiet place to catch my breath. No mates. No promises. No one owning me again. Then Kieran walked in. Tall, polished, dangerous in the softest way—the eldest Blackscale brother with a warm voice and eyes that make my fox go still. He watches me like I already belong to him. Like he’s waiting for something. Like he knows I’m his. But I’ve been owned before. Sold to cover someone else’s debt. I won’t let anyone cage me ever again. Except now my past is here—the alpha who once controlled my life wants me back, and the man sent to collect me says I have seventy-two hours to comply. They don’t care that Fire Ridge is the first place that feels like home. They don’t care that Kieran’s steady patience is the only thing that makes me feel safe. But Kieran? He’s a dragon. And dragons don’t let anyone take their mate. Especially not when their omega carries a dragon’s baby. AmazonKU
TIGER SUMMER (SHIFTER CUB CAMP BOOK THREE) by Zoe Chant
She doesn’t know they’re mates. He’s desperate to keep it that way. Laughter, s’mores, and the occasional surprise weasel (don’t ask) – that’s summer at shifter cub camp, and head counselor Leonie MacCormick wouldn’t have it any other way. She loves her job. She loves her campers. She even loves the pranks and mayhem. She does not love the sudden arrival of a hulking secret agent who looks like he’s never smiled in his life. But the quiet, serious, and (okay, she’ll admit it, but only to herself) ridiculously attractive man in gloves and sunglasses won’t be here long. A few quick questions, and everything can get back to normal. After all, the camp can’t really be haunted… right? Shifter Agent Shan Zhao thought this would be a quick, simple mission. He did not expect to find a real threat to the camp… or a lioness-hearted woman whose very presence soothes the monster inside him. Kind, sunny Leonie is everything he doesn’t deserve—and that’s exactly why he can’t let her discover they’re fated mates. Too bad the campers already know. And they’re determined to help. Because at Camp Thunderbird, secrets don’t stay hidden. AmazonKU
MAGIC IN HIS ARMS (OBSCURE MAGIC BOOK 17) by Viola Grace
Two sisters from different misters grew up in Redbird City, and now they have returned home to settle down and start over. Let’s hope things go smoothly. Iscorabella was part of the entertainment at a wedding, and she found herself in the arms of an orc by the end of the night. Their encounter went well, and she left him in the early morning to go and get some breakfast. She didn’t know he had a stalker. She didn’t know she was armed, and she found out her car wasn’t bulletproof. She called for help and waited for the help that was going to arrive from different directions. Never felt her sister’s injuries and got on her motorcycle to get to her family as fast as possible. She got the information she needed and went on the hunt. That was what she did, and she was good at it. She found the woman’s father, made sure he knew she was serious, and then used the local laws to work out some of her family vengeance rage. After that, she met the speaker, and he looked at her like her leather was the only thing stopping him from fascinating things. Time would tell. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
THE WOLFING HOUR: THE SMOKETHORN PARANORMALS SERIES BOOK FOUR by C P Rider
Just when Betty Lennox thought she had a handle on her life—reconnected with her earth magic, brought the saguaros back from the dead, sexy alpha wolf sharing her bed—everything goes sideways.
Turns out she’s not just an earth witch. Thanks to dear old Grandpa Sexton, she’s got a demon side that’s tired of being locked away. A powerful and ruthless demon side with zero qualms about damage control when someone threatens her people. When Demon Betty takes the wheel, Witch Betty ends up doing morally questionable things like killing people who really, really need to die. Meanwhile, Ronan’s birth father—Alpha Floyd Pallás, certified creep and all-around evil person—has kidnapped his sister to force him into submission. The pack is in chaos, shifters across the county are dying, and Betty’s running out of time to find her before the convocation where Ronan must challenge Floyd for the pack. But here’s the thing about power-hungry wolves: they cheat. And here’s the thing about Betty: She won’t let the people she loves get hurt—even if it means embracing the monster within. AmazonKU
WHERE STORM MEETS FROST (FATED MATES STUBBORN HEARTS: A WILD TERRITORIES SHIFTER ROMANCE SERIES BOOK THREE) by Sunny Briar
The last vision I had of my fated mate was him dying in my arms. Now the brooding Mountain Cat tracker is at my door, demanding I join his mission to find missing shifters. Magnus Ironwood is six feet four inches of ice-magic and lethal grace, with amber eyes that see right through my healer’s facade. He thinks I’m just a fragile Storm Eagle medic. He has no idea I can see death before it strikes. Every time he steps between me and danger, my visions intensify. His massive snow leopard form taking a killing blow meant for me. His heart stopping as I pour every ounce of healing magic into his failing body. The same ending, over and over with him choosing my life over his. The worst part? My traitorous body burns every time he touches me. When our magic accidentally connects during a healing, the mate bond practically screams between us. He looks at me like I’m already his, speaks about “when” we complete the bond, not “if.” His clan even makes me prove I’m worthy of him through trials that nearly kill me. But I passed, because despite the death sentence hanging over us, I want him with a desperation that terrifies me. Now we’re tracking a mad scientist turning shifters into monsters, and my visions are getting worse. Magnus swears he’ll claim me properly as his mate once this is over, promises we’ll have forever. If only I could stop seeing him die first. AmazonKU
BETTER IN BLACK: TEN STORIES OF SHADOWHUNTER ROMANCE by Cassandra Clare
Ten couples. United by love. Divided by danger. Jace and Clary, seeking out an exiled Shadowhunter and learning that love can save the world—or destroy it. Will and Tessa, honeymooning in Paris when a séance sends them down an unexpected path. Simon and Izzy, observing increased demonic activity around New York, on a hilarious urban romp. These are just a few of the beloved couples whose romantic escapades will have you on the edge of your seat across time and storylines from Cassandra Clare’s expansive Shadowhunters series. Don’t miss a chance to reunite with: • Anna and Ari • Emma and Julian • Kieran, Mark, and Cristina • James and Cordelia • Thomas and Alastair • Sebastian and the Seelie Queen • Jocelyn and Luke A love letter to every fan of the Shadowhunter Chronicles, this riveting story collection also includes a sneak peek at The Wicked Powers, the majestic trilogy that will be the grand finale of the entire series!
DAWN OF THE FIREBIRD: A NOVEL by Sarah Mughal Rana
Khamilla Zahr-zad’s life has been built on a foundation of violence and vengeance. Every home she’s known has been destroyed by war. As the daughter of an emperor’s clan, she spent her childhood training to maintain his throne. But when her clansmen are assassinated by another rival empire, plans change. With her heavenly magic of nur, Khamilla is a weapon even enemies would wield—especially those in the magical, scholarly city of Za’skar. Hiding her identity, Khamilla joins the enemy’s army school full of jinn, magic and martial arts, risking it all to topple her adversaries, avenge her clan and reclaim their throne. To survive, she studies under cutthroat mystic monks and battles in a series of contests to outmaneuver her fellow soldiers. She must win at all costs, even if it means embracing the darkness lurking inside her. But the more she excels, the more she is faced with history that contradicts her father’s teachings. With a war brewing among the kingdoms and a new twisted magic overtaking the land, Khamilla is torn between two impossible choices: vengeance or salvation.
FALLEN GODS by Rachel Van Dyken
They said the Gods were myth. That the Giants were only stories told around dying fires. They lied.
The Gods aren’t dead—they’re only sleeping, locked in mortal bodies, scattered across the world, waiting for the right spark to wake them. And my father is the most ruthless of them all. He raised me to obey. To bleed. To be his blade when the time came. Now he’s sending me to Endir University, a place filled with ancient bloodlines and deadly secrets, to steal back Mjolnir, the hammer of legend. If I fail, everyone I love dies. But Aric Erikson wasn’t part of the plan. He’s the enemy’s heir. Distant. Dangerous. And…the one person I can’t afford to fall for. He’s closed himself off completely behind a wall of ice, but the more I’m ordered to unravel him, the harder it becomes to remember where the lies end and I begin. There’s only a mission I never chose—and a man I was never meant to love—standing between me and a war that will decide the fate of the world. But if I’m the spark, maybe he’s the fuse. And the Gods? They’re about to wake up angry. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
A GRIM REAPER’S GUIDE TO CHEATING DEATH (A SCYTHE MYSTERY BOOK TWO) by Maxie Dara
Nora Bird works for S.C.Y.T.H.E., which might seem odd for someone as terrified of death as she is. But ever since her parents died in an accident when she was six, she’s been obsessed with avoiding risk, and what better place to learn how to cheat death than the company that employs the nation’s grim reapers? The work enables Nora to learn all about the myriad ways you can kick the bucket, which is comforting…until one day, a file crosses her desk with a name she recognizes. Her twin brother’s. The twins haven’t spoken in six months, but Charlie is all Nora has left. Completely against her cautious nature, Nora steals the file and flees, racing to her brother’s house. She begs him to trust her that his death is imminent, and they hit the road (with his parrot, Jessica, who has plenty to say) in an attempt to evade both death and S.C.Y.T.H.E., whose sole mission of collecting souls has been disrupted by Charlie’s continued existence. Alas, every time Nora saves him, a new cause of death appears in his file. Someone is determined to take Charlie out, and Nora will have to use everything she’s ever learned about death to discover the culprit.
THE LIBRARY OF FATES by Margot Harrison
When its librarian keeper mysteriously dies, two former classmates must race to locate a rare book from their college years that can foretell your future if you confess a secret from your past—but someone is intent on protecting what’s hidden inside. It can write the story of your future… and hide the secrets of your past The Library of Fates was designed to show you who you are—and who you could become. Its rarest book, The Book of Dark Nights, holds a secret: when you write an intimate confession on its pages, you’ll receive a prediction for your future, penned in your own handwriting. For Eleanor, whose childhood was defined by a senseless tragedy, the library offers a world where everything makes sense. She’s spent most of her life there as an apprentice to the brilliant librarian, showing other people how to find the meaning of their lives in stories. But when her mentor dies in a freak accident and The Book of Dark Nights goes missing—along with the secrets written inside—Eleanor is pulled out of the library and into a quest to locate it with the last person she expects: the librarian’s estranged son, Daniel, who Eleanor once loved. Together, as they hunt down clues from Harvard to Paris, Eleanor and Daniel grow closer again, regaining each other’s trust. But little do they know that they’re entangled in a much larger web. Someone else wants the book, and they’ll go to dark lengths to get it.
THE MATING GAME by Lana Ferguson
Contractor Tess Covington has spent her entire life as a regular non-shifter human, so after she lands in the Denver ER with flu-like symptoms, it comes as a complete shock to be told that, no, she’s not sick—she’s actually a late-presenting omega wolf shifter. With her family in dire financial straits and a contract for her own television show on the line, she can’t afford not to complete the renovation job she came for. And given that her newly emerged wolf is in danger of going into heat, she’ll just have to do her best to follow the doctor’s advice to keep away from alpha shifters. Alpha wolf Hunter Barrett has spent most of his adult life living by a routine, and a big part of that involves staying clear of omegas after having one stomp on his heart. So when the tiny contractor shows up at his place smelling like the one thing he’s determined to avoid, he thinks it must be some sort of cosmic joke. But with his lodge on the verge of failing and this sweet-smelling omega his only hope to turn things around . . . he’s left with few other options than to grin and bear it. Set on avoiding each other as much as possible, they find things unexpectedly starting to heat up between them enough to thaw even the frostiest of hearts. Though even with the pair going head over paws for each other, there’s no changing that their fling has an expiration date. The more time they spend together, the more they realize they’re playing a dangerous game—one where the only thing on the line is their hearts. VS NOTE: There is an audiobook but it isn’t showing up on Amazon yet. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
GRIM: THE MATE GAMES (APOCALYPSE BOOK FOUR) by Meg Anne and K Loraine
I did the unthinkable and rejected the only woman who ever really wanted me. What else was I supposed to do when she was asking for a future that could never exist? Horsemen didn’t have souls. And if a future did exist for our kind, it was bathed in blood and unholy fire. Hardly the stuff dreams were made of. Merri deserved more than nightmares. I thought I was saving her from such a fate, instead I’d unwittingly sent her flying into the arms of the one being I was supposed to protect her from. My wildflower was in Lucifer’s clutches, and we had no idea how to get her back. My brothers blamed me for her absence, and rightfully so. I’d broken her heart as well as theirs in the process. The only way we’d stand a chance at bringing her home where she belonged was for the four of us to stand together and ride to her rescue. Lilith chose us to be her protectors. Chaos protected her body. Sin protected her heart. Malice protected her mind. And I did all I could to protect her soul from anything that might harm it, including myself. But we couldn’t carry out our mission without her. With the apocalypse looming ever closer, it was time for the four horsemen to do the impossible and use our considerable power for good. Otherwise all of this pain and heartbreak was for nothing and no one would ever get a chance at a happily ever after again. AmazonKU AB
BLACK DAGGER BROTHERHOOD: 20TH ANNIVERSARY INSIDER’S GUIDE by J R Ward
Welcome back to the world of the iconic, #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series. With millions of devoted readers across the globe, these unforgettable books have redefined paranormal romance. Now, to celebrate two decades of the Brothers, author J.R. Ward opens the door to their world once more. Inside this all-new 20th Anniversary Insider’s Guide, Ward reflects on the journey—sharing behind-the-scenes moments, heartfelt memories, candid writing advice, and insight into the challenges and triumphs of her long and legendary career. She also brings back the original Brothers in a mix of classic content and never-before-seen material, including: • A brand-new novella, Happy Anniversary– Revisit Wrath and Beth as they reclaim the time lost between them. Tender, erotic, and emotional, this story returns to the couple who started it all—and proves that happily ever after doesn’t always come easy. • Brotherhood updates, as J.R. interviews the Brothers to reveal where they are now. • Fan-favorite features like Ask a Brother, Vishous’s Agony Aunt Column, Kitchen Corner with Fritz, and Bella’s Books. • Playlists, monthly horoscopes, and more. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
SAME DIFFERENCE by T S Joyce
Nathan Donn is exactly where he should not be. He’s two months into an Arranged pairing that isn’t going to plan. His Pack has been dissolved by the Elders, he’s lost his rank as Second, and he’s failed to form an attachment to his mate, Delta. They can get out of this on a technicality and go their separate ways, and it’s the best thing for the submissive beauty. Pairing up was not what he had expected, so he’s taking her to drop her back into her old life, only when she finds out, he has hell to pay. Delta isn’t the female werewolf he’d thought she was, and now she’s showing him just how badly he’s messing up. The only sanctuary for them is in a Rogue Pack, but war is headed for them, and their bond is dead. He has to prepare his Pack for what is to come, but Delta is consuming him like a fire. His mistake will change…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU AB
ARCANIST (THE ARCANEUM BOOK TWO) by Marie Mistry
Death. Undeath. Life. The boundaries are beginning to blur. For five hundred years I believed everyone involved in my murder, was dead. I was wrong. As the Librarian, I prided myself on remaining impartial in a world of quibbling arcanists, and watched wistfully as everyone around me got on with the business of living. I contented myself with living through my books, wishing I could remember what it felt like to be touched. To feel. Then they came. Six heirs who wouldn’t stay away. They dragged me from my solitude and brought joy back to the Arcanaeum. I should’ve known that would come at a cost. AmazonKU
THE CROWNED MYSTIC (THE ROYAL INSIGHTS BOOK ONE) by Lauren Kutney
A forgotten queen. A failing kingdom. A reckoning no one saw coming.
Elena believed herself to be just another unwanted orphan. After a night out with her best friend Hannah almost costs the girls their lives, Elena’s true identity is revealed. She is the heir to a kingdom that teeters on the edge of ruin. As Elena fights to uncover who wants her dead, she must also battle her unexpected and forbidden attraction with Alexei Novak, her Head of Security. When she discovers she possesses a rare ability to see vivid dreams—visions of future events that she cannot control, she can no longer refuse the calling that she may be the key to saving her kingdom. As assassins move in, not even her visions can stop her from accomplishing her true destiny. Elena must decide what matters most: the duty she was born into—or the love she never saw coming.
AETHER’S EMBRACE (HER ELEMENTALS BOOK FIVE) by Raven Steele
She was light. I was shadow. We were never meant to be enemies. I am Sodon, the darkness half of Aether, and for thousands of years, I have been painted as the villain in everyone else’s story. They call me evil. They say I corrupt everything I touch. They whisper that I am the monster lurking in their nightmares, waiting to steal their precious princess and drag her into eternal darkness. They’re wrong about everything. The gods believe they can force Aether to reunite under their terms, with me destroyed and Avani bent to their will. They’re about to learn what happens when you corner a creature of shadow who has nothing left to lose. Avani awakened the darkness in me. Now I’ll embrace it to save us both. AmazonKU
CHRISTMAS ON THE GOBLIN EXPRESS by J J Fischer
High-achieving Australian medical student Claire Samson has struggled to enjoy Christmas in recent years, but this is the first Christmas she will be all alone, with her parents overseas and her grandfather in a coma. Claire is desperate to quit med school, but medicine was Grandpa’s dream for her, and her rural hometown desperately needs more doctors—doctors which could have changed her grandfather’s prognosis. Just when Claire thinks Christmas will be unbearable, a steam train straight out of Platform 9 ¾ appears . . . a train invisible to all but Claire. It’s the Goblin Express, run by Christmas-hating elves and full of washed-up souls from hundreds of worlds who come aboard to escape the holidays. As it turns out, humans aren’t the only species who can loathe their festive seasons. Upon boarding, Claire befriends several of her fellow travelers, including a mysterious hooded figure who totally gives her Strider vibes and may or may not actually be a night elf. But when the Goblin Express comes under attack, Claire and her new group of mismatched friends must band together to save the train . . . and maybe even find a little bit of Christmas spirit in the process. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
KISS OF DEATH (DEATH SERIES BOOK SEVEN) by Penelope Barsetti
From the moment our paths crossed, Wrath has always been with me. Until he’s not. The Barbarians come for the Southern Isles by land and sea, and once the battle commences, I quickly learn that the command of the dead has been stripped from me. All I have left is the strength of a god, but that’s more powerful than armor made of dragon scales. I know that Wrath still lives if I have this ability, and it feels like a message beyond the Underworld. That he hasn’t left me. At least by choice. I have to survive this war and save my father. And then I’ll find the man I love. AmazonKU
NEVER KISS A KRAMPUS (WRONG MOVE, RIGHT MONSTER) by Honey Phillips
A desperate shop keeper. A very grumpy Krampus. A Christmas miracle? Noelle Green needs a miracle. The town of Mistletoe Hollow is being devoured by a Grinch-like developer, and her beloved Christmas shop is next to the list. Fueled by peppermint schnapps and desperation, she performs a ritual for Yuletide aid. She gets a miracle, all right—just not the kind she expected. She accidentally summons a Krampus, all towering muscle, wicked horns, and glowing eyes. Bound to her until Christmas, Bastian is ancient, annoyed, and very sure she owes him for dragging him across realms. Noelle’s attraction to her grumpy, imposing house guest is as undeniable as it is terrifying. But between magical punishments, enchanted tinsel, and kisses that melt snowflakes, this holiday season is about to get very, very naughty. AmazonKU
A FINE SCOTTISH DREAM (MAGICAL MATCHMAKERS OF SEVEN CAIRNS BOOK THREE) by Maeve Greyson
VS Note: Sounded good. Put it on my TBR List.
He dreamed of a flawless queen. What he gets is a woman who is fierce, flawed… and unforgettable. Lexi Vine has built a life of strength and success despite the scars she bears—both on her face and in her heart. A brilliant equine vet and the proud owner of Vinemagic Horse Farms, she knows exactly who she is. But the loneliness lingers… along with the haunting dreams of a deep-voiced Scottish stranger who feels more real than fantasy. When her grandmother’s tarot cards nudge her toward destiny, Lexi finds herself thrust into 18th-century Scotland’s land of the Fae—and straight into the arms of Prince Jeros of the Seventh Realm, the so-called “Prince of Perfection.” He’s charming, powerful, and expecting a flawless fated mate promised by prophecy. Lexi is not what he imagined. Though magic binds them, Lexi refuses to give her heart to a man who recoils at her scars. But Jeros soon discovers the true depth of her power and spirit. As war brews and ancient creatures rise—unicorns, dragons, and fiercely loyal Fae tigers that adore Lexi and pledge to do her bidding—Jeros must prove that he’s learned that love sees far deeper than appearances. Can the Prince of Perfection earn the heart of the woman destiny chose for him? Or will Lexi walk away from the dream she never dared to believe could be hers? Amazon Apple Books Kobo
SNOWED IN WITH THE GENTLE BEAR by Elle Madearis
She stole his tree. He stole her heart. Merit needed one evergreen tree for her Winter Solstice school program at Shadow Wolf Creek Elementary. She didn’t expect to wake up the town’s most lovable bear shifter or to feel an instant spark with the gentle giant. Dr. Wesley has spent years taking care of the conservation and his patients at the Sleep Apnea Center. Now this spirited beauty has turned his peaceful world upside down, and he’s not letting her go. Between cookie decorating, winter solstice festivities, delivering the town tree and taking care of patients they’re falling in love. But Merit has a secret that could change the mating process. AmazonKU
LYCAN KING’S REJECTED BOOKISH MATE (POSSESSIVE SMALL TOWN ALPHA KINGS BOOK SIX) by Elara Haze and K A Iris
I accidentally summoned a naked 6 foot 7 werewolf king into my bookstore. Now he’s saying I’m his fated mate. I’m just a romance-obsessed bookworm trying to keep my grandparents’ shop alive. I did not sign up for a growly, possessive Lycan King who refuses to leave my side because some magical bond says I belong to him. Malachar Ashborne is dangerous. Dominant. And completely unhinged about me. He stalks around my store like he owns it. Snarls at any man who breathes in my direction. And when he finds my spicy book collection? He reads every single one- taking detailed notes on how to make me fall apart. “I think of you constantly. How you would taste. How you would sound when I make you mine.” Then he stops taking notes and starts demonstrating. He marks my neck so everyone knows I’m claimed. Wrecks me against the bookstore shelves until I’m begging for more. Makes me believe I’m his forever. Until his kingdom drags him back – and he rejects me in front of his entire court. But there’s something growing inside me that changes everything. And when the Lycan King finds out? He’ll be crawling back on his knees. Too bad I haven’t decided if I’ll let him grovel… or watch him burn. AmazonKU
AWAKENED WHITE WOLF AND MATE (FORBIDDEN CROWNS SERIES BOOK ONE) by Gertty Rudraw
Clara should have been free the night her bond was broken. Instead, she is trapped between two Alphas—one who betrayed her, and one who will never let her go. One is her mate by law and politics, the man who shattered every vow yet clings to her with a madness that calls itself love. To him, Clara is still Luna. Still his. Maybe even more than before. The other Alpha disagrees. He let her go once, but never again. If it costs him blood, if it costs him war, so be it. He doesn’t care what her husband claims. He doesn’t even care what Clara says. He wants her. And he will take her. Between betrayal and obsession, between lies and fate, Clara faces the cruelest twist of all: pregnancy. AmazonKU
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