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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CLAIM: MOST WANTED ALIEN BRIDES BOOK SIX (INTERGALACTIC DATING AGENCY) by Candice Gilmer

None of this was going how Polly expected. She wanted to stop her cousin from being such a cheating, lying jerk, so she did what any woman would do. She brought the women he was hurting together to confront him and end his cheating ways. And it probably would have worked, if they hadn’t fallen through a portal to another galaxy where these big aliens claim them as their mates. Now, Polly’s mated to this green alien with a tail. A big tail. And while he seems charming, there’s something he’s hiding, she’s sure of it. Just like she’s sure they’re being watched. Erzo thinks he’s found a way out of his problems with this mate from another galaxy. She’s appealing and sweet. A bit paranoid, but he assumed that was from being whisked away from her galaxy and all. Then they’re kidnapped. By his family. To force Erzo to fulfill a duty he cannot hide from anymore. It’s going to take both of them, working together, to get out of this. If they’re lucky. If not? Well, the Charro are not very forgiving.

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BORGAZ (HOW THE ALIENS WERE WON BOOK ONE) by Honey Phillips

Nothing has gone right for Mary since her parents were forced to sell their farm. Alone and desperate, she seizes a chance to return. Although the home she once loved is now a rundown shack and the once prosperous farm is little more than weeds and dirt, she knows she can make it work. She certainly doesn’t need any help from the huge, grumpy red alien who keeps showing up on her doorstep. Borgaz lost everything in the war – everything except his loyalty to his friend and former commander. Even if that means helping the other male establish a sanctuary for former soldiers in a farm community in the middle of nowhere. He knows his damage is past healing, so when a beautiful and annoyingly independent female arrives, he has every intention of keeping his distance. But even though she refuses to admit it, the stubborn little female clearly needs his help. As they work together to repair Mary’s farm, will they also end up repairing their own past wounds?     AmazonKU

HEART SUNG (SONG OF THE FALLEN BOOK THREE) by Athena Rose

VS: Just a reminder about the new book I released over the holidays, in case you missed it!

STAR CRUISE GHOST SHIP by Veronica Scott

After losing his Space Navy career due to an unfortunate accident, Theo Knox is looking for any opportunity to distinguish himself as an officer aboard the luxury cruise liner Nebula Zephyr. When they come upon a derelict freighter, he’s happy to lead a small crew to salvage the ship and bring her to port. But once he’s boarded the little ship questions pile up. What happened to the original crew? Why is the lifeboat still docked? Is the ship haunted? What’s in those mysterious crates in the cargo hold? Security Officer Jayna Evans has complicated feelings about Theo so she’s pleased to be assigned to his salvage crew. She hopes they can work out their future while bringing the derelict to port but the uncanny events aboard the abandoned vessel pile up and she can’t trust anyone, not even Theo. Can Theo and Jayna salvage the ship and their relationship? Will anyone survive a cruise on the Ghost Ship? This 38K word Star Cruise novella is the latest installment in the ongoing, connected series. Have you booked your Star Cruise yet? There is a very brief mention of the loss of a previous pregnancy.

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ALIEN PROTECTOR’S NANNY (ALIEN NEEDS A NANNY BOOK THREE) by Milly Taiden

Compelled by her dwindling bank account, Katie agrees to be a nanny for the niece of a Luxenian military commander. Little Ayla, orphaned and entrusted to her cold and demanding uncle, captures Katie’s heart instantly. Katie’s desire to help the child is made more difficult by Axur’s handsome features and heated looks. As a general in the Luxenian army, Axur cannot have a family or mate. It is strictly forbidden. Staying away from them isn’t working. He wants something he can’t have. He’s not looking for a family but the new nanny is strong, beautiful and making him become a father to his niece. Tempers heat as they clash over opposing approaches to parenting, creating a tension that conceals an undeniable attraction beneath the surface. Axur’s an important military general; the planet depends on him. He has to choose. His own happiness or the millions of lives he keeps safe? This is the hardest choice of his life.   AmazonKU

FOUND BY THE ALIEN WARRIOR (NOVA BRIDES BOOK SIX) by Thea Dane

Sonya – My ship made an emergency landing on an unknown planet. The aliens turned out to be captors. They put me in their illegal cosmic ring where I’m expected to entertain some of the most depraved criminals in the galaxy. My only contact is an alien warrior who once hunted for bounty but now has to keep us both alive. Can I trust him, even though he scares me and turns me on at the same time? Aurik – I’m trapped in an interplanetary fighting ring. I have no qualms about doing anything—and I mean, anything—to get out. The renegades introduced a human woman into this poisonous den for entertainment. No one will touch her and come out unscathed. My survival instincts say I should save myself. But my bonding instincts tell me I can’t leave her behind.   AmazonKU

FOUND (CHOSEN SERIES BOOK SIX) by Stacy Jones

The last few months have been… interesting, to say the least. After being abducted by aliens, crashing on an illegal pleasure planet, and joining a rebellion, Lexi is now tasked with piloting freed slaves back to their home worlds. With one last stop on this latest voyage, she fully expects the trip to the primitive world called Shakti to be quick and routine, but this backwater planet holds more than its share of surprises. Namely, a Heliosian slave. Massive and beastly, they’re known throughout the galaxy for their viciousness. So why isn’t she terrified when this feral male with deeply intense eyes drags her back to his den? Lexi is fascinated with wild things, but this monstrous alien may prove untamable.     AmazonKU

HOW THE ALIEN RUINED CHRISTMAS by R L Olvitt

It’s an uneventful Christmas Eve for Addison Banks until an alien shows up in her living room. He destroys her tree, terrifies her cat, and brings a whole host of trouble along with him. When Zavukai’i Space Force Guardian Vannik Osterion needs her assistance to get another unauthorized alien visitor out of her town, what is there for her to do but help? Vannik has been fixing problems since he found his calling as one of his people’s defenders. When he learns that his best friend’s little brother has been living on Earth among humans and is in deep trouble, he begrudgingly agrees on a clandestine mission to bring him home. Vannik’s simple mission soon turns complicated, and getting everyone safely back to their respective planets might become well nigh impossible when Zavus refuses to go along with the plan. Vannik isn’t expecting to meet Addison, a human who defies all of his expectations. He never wanted to go to Earth, but now Vannik’s not sure how he’ll stay away.     AmazonKU

SECRETLY MARRIED TO MY MONSTER ALIEN BOSS (MONSTER ALIEN BILLIONAIRE BOSS SERIES) by Vera Raye

Alissia is a fiery spirit who adores her brother and her job, but the one being who rubs her the wrong way is her super-smart, devilishly handsome boss, Rynar–a monster alien with a razor-sharp legal mind. He may be the best lawyer on Earth, but their daily clashes are enough to drive anyone mad. But when Rynar drops a bombshell and proposes to Alissia, her initial shock quickly turns into a resounding “yes”. Why? Because she’d do anything for her younger brother, including the one guy who infuriates her. As Alissia and Rynar move in together, the animosity they once shared in the workplace transforms into a fierce, burning passion. Her body yearns for him, but Alissia’s heart remains guarded. When their wedding day finally arrives, Rynar reveals a side of himself that Alissia never expected, winning her heart over. But with human adversaries attempting to tear them apart, and Alissia’s own emotions hanging in the balance, can these two silver-tongued partners navigate the challenges of love and desire that lie ahead?     AmazonKU

MIDWINTER FIRE (COLLIDED REALMS BOOK THREE) by S J Sanders

Winter was a time haunted with darkness and inhabited by dangers seen and unseen, creatures that would consume the light and devour the living. And on the longest night these dangers were even closer and more powerful, threatening to overwhelm the darkest towns and villages, and catch the vulnerable out on the darkest streets. In most towns, mages and townspeople alike worked together to keep the streets and houses lit with firelight and the luminance of a cheerful spirit. That was not the case in Albanthy.
The mage of Albanthy was nothing short of a miser, drawing his high fees and giving as little as possible in turn. As the mage’s employee, and promised apprentice should her work impress him, Ember Feuer was running out of all hope, her own spirit dwindling and as meager as the small flames she lit night after night on her spirit lantern. The call of the creatures hidden in the dark was a lure that was getting stronger and stronger, and she was beginning to fear that she wouldn’t be able to resist it for much longer until a flare of her lamp dropped a most unlikely being into her home. An elemental. A salamander. A horned male with ruby scales and dressed in a festive burgundy as if attending one of the midwinter parties that used to light up the town. A male with a plan to save her and her little town—if only they can rekindle the spark of warmth and hope. Even if they must haunt the town’s mage to accomplish it.     AmazonKU

BOUND BY THE ALIEN PIRATE by Alana Khan

Izzy – One moment I was touring the Supercollider, the top thing on my bucket list, the next I’m falling into a marsh on a prehistoric planet. The most handsome male I’ve ever seen, complete with lush, luminescent wings, flies in. Although I thought he was rescuing me, he takes me to his cave and ties me up. It’s a good thing I’m resourceful. Within minutes I’ve rigged a device that stuns him into submission. When he wakes up from the jolt of my makeshift zapper, he vows to take revenge, though I imagine he’ll soften in time. For a woman who thought relationships were a waste of time, how come I’m more drawn to Xandor with every passing day? Xandor – How does this beautiful female find new ways to save our lives every single day? Her sharp tongue, instead of cutting my ego to shreds, makes me want to drag her to my bed and make her mine. I’m a rogue, not a guardian angel. Why has protecting Izzy become the most important thing in my life? Perhaps it’s because this brilliant human is my perfect match.     AmazonKU

WARRIOR’S OATH: MARK OF THE INFALA BOOK THREE by Kira Quin

Crash landing on a distant alien world had left Nyota dazed, confused, and more than a little bewildered— all of which was currently being massively amplified by the revelation she was not only an alien abductee, which sucked to no end, but was now unexpectedly a wanted fugitive from brutal Raxxian captivity. Hunted, on the run, and very much out of her element, Nyota was grateful she at least had one thing going for her. A muscular hunk of an alien watching over her. The pair had been thrown together by chaos and chance, a human and a Nimenni warrior. Not the usual sort of partnership either of them would have expected. But circumstances has tested fate, and as a result the alien commando was honor-bound to protect his human companion. Facing a vast and exotic wilderness, marauding alien brutes, and all on a planet far, far from home, Nyota was in for the adventure of her life. And if she was lucky, perhaps a little something more than just protection from her deliciously manly companion.     AmazonKU

SANCTUARY (KINDLED BOOK SIX) by Claire Kent

Ever since civilization fell apart eight years ago, I’ve used my body in any way necessary to protect my younger sister and stay alive. Now she’s safe and settled, I’m free to travel my own path, never again confined by walls or the demands of any man. Everyone says a woman isn’t safe by herself in the dangerous wilderness the world has become, but I’m doing just fine on my own. My job as a messenger and courier offers me freedom and the means to provide for the people I love. No one is going to take it away from me–especially not clever, cynical Aidan, who insists I’m moving in on his territory. He’s starting to compete with me for jobs, but I’ve never backed down to a challenge. Not when I was young and helpless, and certainly not now that I’m not. If he wants a war, he’ll get one. I’ll never back down to a man again, even one I’m starting to want.   AmazonKU

THE RANGER (TIME MASTERS BOOK FIVE) by Geralyn Beauchamp

A young woman from the old west. An Muiraran from the far future. And one super over-protective father…The Muiraran Ranger, Markhel had been watching over the tiny town of Clear Creek for years. At least as far as its residents knew. Only a handful were aware he wasn’t human, and less than that knew he’d received a Call. And it wasn’t from another Muiraran. It was from one of their own. A young woman of Clear Creek who shouldn’t have been able to Call to anyone, yet did. Something deep within Maida Cooke had begun to stir lately, and she wasn’t sure what it was. Stranger still, her Uncle Colin and Aunt Belle were paying an awful lot of attention to her of late. As if they knew something she didn’t. And boy did they! Maida was destined to become the mate of a mighty Muiraran warrior. And not just any warrior, but the Muiraran king’s Ranger. A being of incredible power who must mate or die. But even if she did believe it, her family wasn’t about to let her near such a man, let alone marry him! And her father and grandfather were fully prepared to let him know how they felt with their shotguns! Worse, she was drawn to the Muiraran warrior as if against her will and liked what she saw. Good grief, was she falling in love? A better question was, could she keep her relatives from killing him before she found out?     AmazonKU

ALIEN DEVIL’S BLUFF (BLACK STAR MATES BOOK TWO) by Ava York

On the station, we indentured humans are less than dirt. If you’re lucky enough to get assigned a job that won’t kill you, you do anything to keep it. So when my smoldering Vinduthi boss Laux starts hitting on me, I steer clear. Trouble is the last thing I need. The Vinduthi have a vicious reputation. Getting involved with Laux could end badly. But when I overhear guests plotting to bomb the casino, I can’t stay silent. As we both risk it all to stop it, the sparks between us threaten to ignite into another kind of inferno. Work has never been so complicated…or so steamy. But which one is going to detonate with a bigger bang – the casino, or my desire?     AmazonKU

WHY DID THE ALIEN CROSS THE GALAXY? TO FIND A FAKE BOYFRIEND AND BEFRIEND A VACUUM CLEANER by A M Rose

VS Note: LGBTQ scifi romance

Observer log 1: what I learned on my first day on Earth – 1. A coffee shop is a hub of human social interaction. 2. Cookies and hot chocolate can end interplanetary disputes. 3. High fives solidify relations between humans. 4. Vacuum cleaners make incredible companions. 5. You can help humans keep their former mates away by agreeing to pretend to be their fake new mate. 6. If there is only one bed at a hotel, it is customary to share it with your human fake mate.     AmazonKU

MY DEMON ALPHA (ROYALLY CLAIMED BOOK SEVEN) by Jupiter Belle

The Demon King claimed me on my wedding day…but to be fair, I did summon him. My plan was simple. Summon The Demon King, strike a bargain to change my designation from Omega to Beta, and escape to live out the rest of my days in relative peace. All completely reasonable when faced with an arranged marriage—just one more decision in a boring life filled with choices being made for me because of my designation.What I never predicted was The Demon King claiming me as his fated mate. The pull between us is undeniable, but am I trading one cage for another with The Underworld at my feet or is there a sweetness in surrender to My Demon Alpha? The seventh installment of The Royally Claimed Series works as a standalone and can be enjoyed all on its own. My Demon Alpha takes place in the past and gives readers a long awaited look at Danar as it was before the plague afflicted the planet.     AmazonKU

DREGA (FATED MATES OF THE SARKARNII BOOK THREE) by Hattie Jacks

No monster can own me. Not even him. The aliens who took me from Earth thought I was small and puny… how wrong they were! Instead, they ended up with a banshee of a human who had no intention of staying abducted. So now this alien maze has its first freedom fighter. I can put my unusual talents involving weaponry to good use, causing as much havoc as I can until I find an escape. Until the day I stumble across his cell. Drega is feral. Raging. Desperate for escape. And when he sets his eyes on me, this handsome as hell dragon shifter wants only one more thing. Me. Against all my red flags, I help him get free and make a run for it. Because if there’s one thing you can’t do when you’re on an alien planet, being hunted by aliens, it’s lose your heart. Turns out I’m running from the wrong aliens…Drega will stop at nothing to get what he wants, including me. And I’m not sure I can stop his conquest, even if I wanted to.     AmazonKU

THEIR HYBRID TO TAKE: HYBRIDS OF THE KATHIR by Lilith Sloan

VS Note: Apparently this is a very dark romance so check the trigger warnings.

The Kathir hybrids were made for one thing, and everyone knew it except them. Kora’s universe is turned upside down when she finds herself on the auction block. To make matters worse the father she had always thought was loving is the one selling her.   AmazonKU

SCORPIO (FRONTLINES EVOLUTION BOOK ONE) by Marko Kloos

VS Note: I read this about a month ago pre-release and enjoyed it BUT very important to realize the events occur in the universe covered by the Frontlines Series itself. I read this book and then was intrigued enough to go find the Frontlines series and I WAS HOOKED. I read that entire series in  a big binge and wished for more. It’s military science fiction with a bit of romantic elements. This book only really makes total sense in the context of the overarching series; otherwise you’ll probably be puzzled at the turn the book takes about half way through. And the dog, while important and doesn’t die, <<<SPOILER ALERT>>> also is not with us after about the middle of this new book. A very scant romantic element here in this book. I’m eager to have the rest of this new series. So I guess I’m really recommending the Frontline Series first. (Can you tell I LOVED this author?)

It’s been eight years since an alien invasion drove a small surviving group of settlers to seek refuge in an underground shelter. Cut off from the rest of humanity, the ragtag band has maintained a narrowly functioning colony due to communal effort and salvage runs. Alex Archer has her own duties as a dog handler. While this off-world colony may be harsh, Ash, Alex’s black shepherd raised to sense threats, makes living in it a little nicer. But the tenuous hide-and-seek with the monstrous species known as the Lankies is about to come to an end for Alex and her close-knit crew of soldiers, techs, and friends. When a salvage operation goes catastrophically wrong, the Lankies home in on the humans. With hopes of a rescue long faded, all Alex has left is will—and the fear that there’s so much more to lose.    AmazonKU     AB

STAY WITH ME: SOLAR BURN BOOK FOUR by Heather Carson

A year and a half after the power grid collapsed, the world is unrecognizable and the government is nowhere to be found. Life goes on though for the sleepy mountain town of Moose City where the residents have banded together to survive the worst of the fallout. Tessa and Landon are gearing up for another winter with better preparations this year. Their family and friends are more resilient and closer than they’ve ever been. They know they will survive. It’s what they do. But dangerous whispers come from down the mountain of a dark force that threatens the safety they’ve built. A deranged leader wants control of the region. The citizens are powerless to stop him. And he’s coming for Moose City next…One thing is certain: Our heroes won’t go down without a fight.     AmazonKU

CRAVED BY THE HUNTER (XARC’N WARRIORS BOOK 11) by Lynnea Lee

SAM – When a legendary PIP model shows up in my shop, I jump on the chance to work on the sentient shuttle, until I meet Pip’s owner. The surly hunter hates humans and has earned himself the nickname Loose Cannon. Worse yet, Pip is dead set that I’m Kan’n’s mate! I don’t care that the seven-foot-tall alien warrior has the galaxy’s sexiest jawline, and is covered in delicious purple muscles; he’s a jerk and totally not my type. He does everything to stop me from working on his shuttle, including calling for backup from the mothership. But when things go haywire aboard the mothership, I find my life in Kan’n’s hands, and the rest of me in his arms. KAN’N – I don’t trust humans, especially not the female with the sunshine hair and intoxicating scent who has brainwashed my shuttle and makes me feel strange things. Which is why I’m leaving the moment I can. Eager to get my shuttle fixed, I ask the mothership for help. But when Jask’l arrives, he not only praises Sam for her work but he also invites her up to the mothership with him! There’s no way I’m letting her brainwash him too, so I tag along to keep an eye on her. When disaster strikes, I see a side of Sam I’ve never seen before. For once, she needs me to protect her. Now that I’ve seen how things can be between us, I’m not sure I want to ever let her go.     AmazonKU

DEMON IN THE CHAMBER by Tammy Walsh

After I’m Claimed by Sneik, the most reviled prisoner at Ikmal, I think I’m done for. But when another prisoner deals him a devastating beatdown and Claims me for his own, I fear I’m in even worse trouble than before. He shows me his tattoos and how they twin my own – symbolizing a union of souls in his culture, marking us as holy fated mates – and I know then everything is about to change. I rebel against his tyrannical rules but he’s determined to protect me, no matter the cost. And when I discover he’s tormented by inner demons and consumed by the need to control, we embark on a passionate love affair. When he touches me, I yearn for more. When he kisses me, I surrender in gratitude. When he undresses me, I ache to scream his name. And when he makes me fly, I soar higher than ever before. When he warns me to keep my distance, it only makes me want him more. I discover my true desires, as well as the dark secrets he keeps hidden away from prying eyes.     AmazonKU

WARDEN AND THE ASSASSIN (THE GRAE SISTERS BOOK ONE) by Eve Langlais

I’m the sister you don’t want to meet in a dark alley. An assassin for hire, I’ve got skills other people don’t. Blame my magical heritage and a mother who gifted me a set of knives and my first revolver not long after my sixteenth birthday. When a magical object transports me to a perilous jungle as part of a job interview, I have to admit I’m intrigued. So what if my future-seeing sister told me to avoid the stranger offering me employment. She also told me we’d end up lovers. I can see why. The Warden—real name Bane—is all kinds of sexy and grumpy and massively cursed. He needs me to keep him alive during some kind of arcane event. If I do, then I get to choose a treasure. Oh, and save the world. Me, a hero? Guess we’ll see because I’m about to come face to face with more monsters than I knew existed. I’ll be tested. Seduced. And, according to my sister, will most likely die. The odds are against me, but now that I’ve met my match, I’m determined to win this fight – and his love.

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DRIVEN BY DESTINY (TRACKING TROUBLE BOOK THREE) by Lindsay Buroker

Arwen Forester is on a quest to remove her dark-elven tattoo and get her mother’s evil people out of her life forever. The last thing she wants is for them to magically manipulate her into betraying Azerdash Starblade, the half-dragon refugee she has feelings for. But when an old elven comrade visits Azerdash, sharing the location of one of the invaluable galaxy blades that were made for his kind, Arwen must set aside her own quest to help him. This may be a chance for him to once again become the leader he was meant to be. But there are people—and dragons—who will kill to keep the powerful sword from returning to Azerdash’s hands. And they would have no problem slaying Arwen in the process. Is his quest worth dying for?     AmazonKU

DARKNESS IN MAGIC: QUIRKY BRITISH URBAN FANTASY (LONDON’S EDGE CHRONICLES BOOK THREE) by Celine Jeanjean

I’m freshly back from a date with a hot werewolf when an ancient Celtic goddess comes to me with an unusual request. Her son, Darkness, had gone missing. His disappearance has to stay under wraps, and somehow, I’ve been chosen to track him down. Which is how I wind up in a blood-soaked house in Brittany, in the dead of night. Out of my depth doesn’t even begin to cover it. I’m clueless about the local language, the type of magic at play, and most importantly, about Darkness. Basically, I’m stumbling around like a lost fish in a desert. But dark magic is festering in the shadows of this eerie house. If I can’t find Darkness and bring him back to rein it in, this malevolent force will escape into the world. Lives are at stake, including those of the people I love. So here I am, diving headfirst into the unknown, where any mistake could be a misstep into darkness.

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WHISPERS OF RUIN (THE SHADOW REALMS BOOK 10) by Brenda K Davies

Doomed Valley… a place of legend and death where most who enter never escape. Kaylia and Brokk are determined to uncover the mysteries of the Valley and retrieve the crudue vine necessary to save Lexi’s life. They’re prepared for the worst, but they’re not ready for the many horrors of the Valley, the undeniable attraction rising between them, or the whispers haunting their journey. Whispers that will bide their time before unleashing their deadly truth. Return to the Shadow Realms. A world where vampires feast, lycans love deeply, dark fae seduce, witches cast their spells, dragons rule the skies… and treachery lurks around every corner.    Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

HER MECHANIC BEAR MATE (CRESCENT LAKE BEARS BOOK THREE) by Arizona Tape

When bear shifter and self-proclaimed car genius Charlie gets into a car accident with a beautiful woman, the biggest dent is to her ego. Her embarrassment becomes even worse when said beautiful woman shows up at the garage and reveals herself as her best friend’s sister and the boss’ daughter. Secret wild child Hatti isn’t very careful in life, a trait she’s very proud of. Although she’s not the best at doing what she’s told, she doesn’t hesitate to return to her family’s garage when they need her. Even if it means spending time with the reckless idiot who put a dent in her beloved car. Under the watchful eye of Hatti’s family, tension brews between the two women as they toe the line between reluctant colleagues and something deeper. Whether Charlie wants it or not, when fate calls, a shifter must answer.

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BLOODSHIFTED (EDIE SPENCE SERIES BOOK FIVE) by Cassie Alexander

Ambushed. Blindfolded. Kidnapped by vampires. Edie Spence must race against time to save herself and her baby―from the nightmare that flows through her veins…As a nurse in the hospital’s secret Y4 ward, Edie has seen her share of daytimers. Once-ordinary humans who’ve tasted vampire blood, daytimers are doomed to serve their nighttime masters. Forever. And now Edie has to face something even more horrifying: she’s become one too.

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CHARMED BY THE FOX PRINCE (ONCE UPON A FAIRY TALE ROMANCE BOOK SEVEN) by Jessica Grayson and Aria Winter

Inspired by Rapunzel, a romantic fairy tale retelling…I’ve been locked in a tower for as long as I can remember. The memories of my former life were taken from me by the Blood Witch who holds me captive. When I’m rescued by a Fox Shifter Prince, he offers to take me back to his kingdom. Prince Renard claims that I’m his Fated One, and vows to keep me safe from the Blood Witch determined to recapture me. But I’m hesitant to consider a future with him, when I know nothing of my past. And the more time we spend together, I find myself drawn to him in ways I do not fully understand. Now I find myself wondering: What would it be like if I allowed myself to fall for my charming Fox Prince?     AmazonKU

ACROSS SHADOWED PATHS (THE IMMORTAL ACCORDS BOOK SIX) by Anna Hawke

Blair escaped the horrors of her past, but they never stopped haunting her. Driven by the need for revenge, she ventures into the heart of enemy territory. When she’s exposed as a vampire, being rescued strands her in the wilderness with her best friend’s brother. Living in the shadow of his sister, Kaien fears he can claim nothing to his own merit. When he saves Blair’s life, he’s stripped of his abilities and trapped in a mating bond with a woman who refuses him. Thousands of miles away from his clan, he must battle against the need to claim her as his fated mate—and the one thing that could solely be his. Away from civilization, the masks they wear crumble, and the scorching desire between them ignites. Sheltering together in a remote cabin, Blair and Kaien must survive the elements—and each other.     AmazonKU

CHILD OF THREE HALVES: 1980’S LGBTQ + URBAN FANTASY (CHILD OF THREE HALVES SAGA BOOK TWO) by Harlowe Frost

A prophecy has emerged and Casey is at the center. For three years no one has acted upon it, but suddenly everyone seems to be interested in her and the child she will one day carry. It’s all anyone seems to care about: Who will father the Child of Three Halves. Jude, absent until Casey’s senior year in college, has returned. He thinks he should be the one, thus adding prestige to his house. But his actions will go against the rules of humans, witches, and vampires. Meanwhile, a new drug has surfaced that is killing vampires. Are the witches willing to expose themselves to save beings they’ve avoided for hundreds of years?     AmazonKU

ELEMENTAL GAMES by Heidi Catherine and Tamar Sloan

When Aura and Hayze wake up with six others in a place they’ve never seen, they know three things. They’re childhood enemies. No one remembers how they got here. And there’s no way out. In a world with no rules or reason, there’s so much they don’t know. Why they’re so drawn to each other. Why they can bend an element to their will. And why each day is deadlier than the last. Aura and Hayze need answers because one thing is certain. Their lives depend on uncovering what is truth and what is reality.     AmazonKU

WITCH WAY EVER AFTER (SILVER SISTERS BOOK 7) by Jennifer L Hart

The bell tolls for celebration…and for death. With a wedding right around the corner, midlife witches Siobhan, Maeve, and Alys Silver are determined to fix the blunder that cost Alys dearly. But when their deadbeat father shows up claiming to have the cure they seek the sisters are suspicious. Where has he been and why has he come back? Only one soul can give them the answers they seek, their mother. Just one problem. Laney Silver died more than three decades before under mysterious circumstances. Can the sisters put the ghosts from their past to rest? Or will they be buried under the weight of a family sin so dark it threatens everyone they hold dear?     AmazonKU

WILD MAGIC (MAGIC FOR HIRE) by Alexandra Ivy

There was a time when demons reigned. That was before they were forced to retreat to the shadows. Today, in hidden corners across the globe their evil blood still pools, and the authority of their new rulers—the Vampire Cabal—must never be challenged. Leave it to a Jersey girl to change ancient history . . .At sixteen, when Peri Sanguis’s wild magic first appeared, she was forced to flee her Wyoming ranch—and her suddenly murderous family—to save her own life. On the East Coast, tutored by mages who run the Witch’s Brew bookstore-cafe, Peri’s world seems magically tranquil—until her estranged mother and a coven of witches are slaughtered. Now, to solve the violent mysteries of her past, she must put her trust, body and soul, in a sensual immortal who is every woman’s darkest fantasy . . .The golden-eyed vampire, Valen, has never wanted more than to claim an untamed female like Peri. Lured into each other’s orbit, and working together against a resurrected evil brings them intimately closer—to danger, blood betrayals, all-consuming passion, and to sacrifices that must be made to save themselves and the world.

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FORBIDDEN (THE CANDLE DISTRICT) by Isabeau Moon

Two hearts, one ancient clan, and a love that defies all odds. In a world where tradition clashes with forbidden desire, Adinah, a rogue dragon, is cast aside by her potential mate and clan. When the enigmatic Elder Maya defies centuries-old norms to claim her as her mate, their forbidden connection sets their community ablaze with scandal. As they attempt to rewrite the rules of love and tradition, sparks fly in this sapphic paranormal romance that will leave you breathless and questioning everything you thought you knew about destiny, desire, and the power of an unconventional bond.    Amazon

COMBATING THE SIREN SONG (DAME OF THE MIDNIGHT RELICS BOOK TWO) by Brenda Trim

For anyone who thinks midlife is for sipping tea and taking it slow, I have terrible news. And I’ve only just begun to untangle the mess that fate left at my doorstep…I’ve barely settled into my new supernatural midlife with another call drops in about a missing relic. And putting the finishing touches on my Sanctum will have to wait, as this is no everyday, run-of-the-mill artifact. Oh, no. This is a Siren Song, straight from the treasure trove of a Balinese clan. And as my never-ending bad luck would have it, the Song has fallen into the hands of a clueless mundie. There are worse places to jet off to, of course. Bali is beautiful, but I can’t stay long. My whirlwind chase is quickly redirected to the bustling streets of New York City. But my rollercoaster ride to secure the relic doesn’t stop there. Up and down the entire east coast, I pursue the mischievous Siren Song. And the Siren Song gleefully leaves a trail of supernatural chaos in its wake. Soon, I’m having very real doubts about my ability to be the Relic Keeper. Whatever Artemis saw in me, I can safely say I am not certain that I see in myself. The clock is ticking louder than ever, and my cup of choice is no longer just tea. With the artifact’s power swiftly growing, it won’t be long before I’m out of my depth and unable to secure it. I call in reinforcements in the form of my two best friends, but I’m still not confident that we can retrieve this mesmerizing relic before it ensnares the entire nation.     AmazonKU

GUIDING BLIGHT: GOOD TO THE LAST DEMON BOOK FOUR by Robyn Peterman

I crashed the Immortal party and it ended with a surprise encore… a big one. I thought being a Demon sucked, but being a Demon Goddess is a whole ’nother level. Life had been so much easier when I was just a forty-year-old has-been actress trying to make a comeback in the land of Botox and BS. For the love of everything absurd, I was just getting used to being a Demon… and BAM… all of a sudden I’m supposed to be one of the two gals in charge? I mean, being the co-star of the show is great until it involves ruling the Darkness with the evil whack job who destroyed my mother. Pandora is a guiding blight in my world, and I plan to cancel her at all costs. With my Demon love by my side and a gaggle os Immortal nutbags along for the ride, I’ll find the vicious Goddess and put her back in her box. Ah well, fate is set. Destiny is my performance to command. I plan it improv the heck out of it. Go big or go home is my new modus operandi. Although, right now, home sounds seriously appealing. Either way, I’m strapping in and getting ready for the wildest gig yet.     AmazonKU

A TREACHEROUS HEX (THE MYSTICAL BEING OS OSAGE BOOK ONE) by Constance Barker

Hazel, the last in a venerable line of Guardians, shoulders the immense responsibility of protecting her family’s ancient library. This trove of knowledge, brimming with scrolls and spell books of untold power, has been safeguarded by her lineage for generations. But Hazel’s role as the library’s protector is anything but straightforward, especially with Silas, her warlock-turned-brindle-cat familiar, who oscillates between disdain for frivolity and an unexpected fondness for grooming sessions. Rummi, Hazel’s cousin and psychic confidant, lends her talents to the library’s cause. When not immersed in the delicate art of potion-making, Rummi’s insights prove invaluable in navigating the library’s mystical complexities. Meanwhile, Jaxon, a fae with a hidden affection for Hazel, remains a silent, watchful presence. Unbeknownst to Hazel, his admiration for her grows with each passing day. Ethel, Hazel’s grandmother and the former Guardian, imparts her wisdom to Hazel, teaching her the intricate ways of shielding the sacred scrolls from malevolent forces. But their world is upended when hooded figures emerge, threatening to unravel everything Hazel cherishes. Amidst this turmoil, a series of perplexing murders demands Hazel’s attention. The arrival of a handsome, enigmatic warlock, offering his assistance, further complicates matters. With the stakes higher than ever, Hazel is forced to question the trustworthiness of those in her close-knit circle. Can she unravel the web of secrets and save her legacy, or will the shadows encroaching on her life consume everything she holds dear?     AmazonKU

TENTACLE WONDERLAND: A WINTER HOLIDAY MM TENTACLE ROMANCE (TINSEL AND TENTACLES) by Reese Morrison

Dante’s going to prove himself to the world. Society might see the short progenitrix feelers along his sides and expect him to get married and give up his career to start popping out babies, but he’s just as smart and tenacious as any viratrix. His scholarships prove it; even if they mean he has to live with a bunch of viratrix jocks. And if he’s been spending too much time noticing his housemate, Reggie, the easygoing football tackle with the attractive turquoise tentacles who loves to bake cute little muffins. But with his disabilities, Dante been burned too many times to ever consider dating. It’s terrifying. Reggie knows he’s nothing special. Forgettable, really. Just another mediocre college athlete who tries to get good grades, block some passes, and maybe bring others a little joy in their lives. No one ever has to know that he waits…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)   AmazonKU

RUINED KINGDOM: BOOK THREE OF THE SHATTERED KINGDOM by Sara Snow

In the ethereal balance between life and death, I find myself at a crossroads. It’s here I encounter Helene, and the truth of my destiny unfolds – I am the chosen mate of Kaine Ulric. Kaine is a storm of conflicting instincts as his curse nears its end. As Kaine battles his inner demons, our bond deepens, intertwining our fates more than I ever imagined. A shocking revelation dawns on me…My fate is the key to the Dark Fae King’s immortality. My very existence is a beacon of hope and destruction. To save our world from decay and to free Kaine from his curse, I must embrace a destiny as the sacrificial lamb. If I falter, the world plunges into an abyss from which there is no return. But as shadows gather and destiny calls, can we truly be the shield that guards our world from its darkest hour?     AmazonKU

GAMING THE ORC (LOVE AT FIRST ORC BOOK FOUR) by Ava Ross

My popping-out-of-cake days are numbered when I fall into the lap of a brawny orc, and he claims me as his bride. As a favor to an orc friend, I agree to fake date his sports star brother to improve his image. I’m not supposed to pop out of a big cake at a bachelor party. Or give a gorgeous orc a lap dance. As for getting locked in the elevator with him and continuing that dance? Not supposed to do that either. Turns out the hot-shot orc sports god, Brogis, is my one-night stand. Or should I call him my one-elevator stand? Same difference, right? The press loves the idea that he’s dating a kindergarten teacher. And while I’m not so thrilled that they chase me for the inside scoop, it’s nice to reconnect with my elevator crush. To hide from the press, I move in with Brogis. Somewhere between cheering for his team and sampling his favorite orc dish at a diner, I fall in love. But with his image improving, our fake relationship’s heading for a quick breakup. Unless I can convince Brogis to make this real.     AmazonKU

MAGICAL MIDLIFE FLOWERS: A MAGICAL MIDLIFE NOVELLA 7.5 (LEVELING UP BOOK EIGHT) by K F BReene

This is a bonus story that plays into elements in Magical Midlife Battle. It should be read after Magical Midlife Alliance. It isn’t necessary to the overall series ARC, but rather a fun little aside into the lives of the Ivy House Crew. Edgar does not cheat in flower shows. He might use a magically enhanced serum, but anyone could do that. It’s not his fault the other competitors don’t know magic exists! But when the Ivy House crew goes to the pre-show to support him, it becomes clear that someone should’ve been watching Edgar much more carefully. What he’s done is way worse than overgrown flora. While Jessie is dealing with that, she gets a shock as she discovers photos of her ex with his girlfriend…turned fiancée. And while the flood of emotions can be ignored, the desire to show off Austin on social media is not. After putting Mr. Tom in charge of the flower fiasco, she decides to take Austin on his perfect date. Her goal: to have one thing go right in her life. Just one thing!     AmazonKU     AB

SOMETHING WICKED (BLACK AND BLUE SERIES BOOK THREE) by Lily Morton

After powerful psychic Blue Billings fell in love with Levi Black, he believed their biggest challenges would arise from Blue’s ability to see and speak to the dead. So it’s rather alarming when he and Levi are confronted with a spate of new—and frightening—problems that have to do with the realm of the living. A sadistic serial killer is stalking their beloved York, and Blue himself is in the killer’s crosshairs. Blue and Levi must race against time to catch the murderer as the deaths increase in ferocity. But when they’re forced from their home, and close acquaintances seemingly disappear like mist over the Minster’s spires, Blue finds that he is completely and terrifyingly on his own, and for the first time in his life, he’s without his powers.     AmazonKU

HIS DARKEST DECEIT  (INSATIABLE INSTINCT BOOK ONE) by Addison Cain

Unveil the secrets of a forbidden love in this scintillating tale of desire, danger, and dominance. General Cyderial, a mastermind of control, has meticulously shielded young Lorieyn from a truth she cannot fathom – that she is his coveted jewel, his treasure, his mate. And no other male may have her. Not so long as he can keep her existence secret. Not so long as he can keep her locked away within academy walls until she is old enough to claim. Knowing nothing but a difficult rearing, Lorieyn longs for a freedom the cold-blooded general can never allow. To let her out of her cage is to invite attention from rivals, insatiable males unrestricted from claiming a female before she comes of age. Men who take with violence and greed. Yet, Lorieyn discovers the general’s true intentions—his longing, a vicious craving that transcends the confines of duty, his dangerous obsession—in an attempt to escape his control. Passion clashes with duty, and dominance meets resistance. General Cyderial, no longer content with clandestine cravings, steps into the open to claim what has always been his.

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SHADOW MOON: A MAGICAL LIBRARY URBAN FANTASY NOVEL (SHELVING MAGIC BOOK FOUR) by Nellie H Steele

The fate of the world is at stake again…and so is her life. After surviving a vampire-infested castle and saving the world from chaos, Paige Turner is hoping to learn more about her familial roots. But when a Bronze Ring surfaces, the paranormal librarian must jump into action again before the Transylvanian vampires use it to change history. But she’ll find the fight harder than she anticipated. Coming on the heels of the revelation that her mother may be alive, Paige is distracted by the news. And it only gets worse when she’s forced to work with her enemy, a day-walking vampire with an ax to grind over her recent rejection of him. Paige, her tiny teacup dragon partner, and the newest member of her team must work together to stop the bold bloodsuckers from ruining the world. Will they succeed in their mission or will Paige be joining the Supernaturals as a member of the undead?     AmazonKU

HELL FAE COMMANDER by Lexi C Foss and J R Thorn

“I’ll never trust you.” The words resonate in my very soul. They make me feel like death. Of course, I can’t actually die. I would just burn to ash and wake up again with the same damn problem swirling around in my heart and mind. My inner beast thinks it has imprinted on a Halfling Hell Fae. Without my permission. Now all I want to do is hold her. Kiss her. F-ck her. Claim her. But I can’t. Not until we solve this mystery going on with the Hell Fae Source and these rogue portals that keep popping up everywhere. The Hell Fae Realm is in chaos, and my potential mate might be to blame. Warden Ajax and Prince Melek think she’s innocent. The Hell Fae King is sure she’s not. And I’m too busy dealing with my panting Phoenix to pick a side. All my animal can think about is biting his intended. Meanwhile, all I can think about is how to stop him. Camillia should have a choice. Only, she doesn’t seem to want to choose.     AmazonKU

DEEP SOUNDING CHAOS (LOVE, TAILS AND BATTLE WAILS BOOK ONE) by Adrian J Smith and Neen Cohen

Zendalia is a soldier at heart, but when her father is brutally murdered, she must seek vengeance for his death. She dives deep into the ocean to find her father’s murderer and bring them to justice. Her plan goes haywire when she ends up kidnapped by the very mermaid she’s set out to capture, her life suddenly in the hands of a stone-cold killer.
Kaelin isn’t strong-willed or confident or even particularly smart. Banished from her tribe, she wants nothing more than to reclaim her life and do what is right. Instead, she finds herself with a captive she didn’t want. To protect both of them from the real monster lurking in the depths of the ocean, Kaelin breaks her silence and the rules of her exile. Overcoming animosity, Zendalia and Kaelin make a startling choice. Work with the enemy to save the ocean. But will they find more than they bargained for? Will they find love in the deep soundings?     AmazonKU

ROMEO (CLEVELAND SUPERNATURALS BOOK TWO) by R E Butler

Romeo has been the lead protector of the tiger ambush for the last year, trusting his gut to guide him. But nothing could have prepared him for the moment he laid eyes on Ashley, a mysterious woman spying during a private ceremony. Ashley is a spy working for Humans Against Shifters, determined to take out the tigers, starting with the king and queen. She never expected to find herself attracted to the tiger who tackled her in the woods during a mission, but she can’t get him out of her head. As Romeo and Ashley fight their undeniable attraction, secrets will be unveiled and Romeo will have to make a decision that could change everything. Will he stand by Ashley when her people turn against her, or will he walk away?     AmazonKU

A SNAKE BY NAME by Celeste King

This naga warrior’s control over me extends to whether I’m allowed to breathe…The captain of the naga royal guard has set his slitted eyes on me. I can feel him watching me. I know his intentions are cold blooded and sinister. What he doesn’t realize is…I welcome them. I crave the rush his cruelty brings. I’ll beg for more of his twisted attention. He’ll shape me, inside and out. Transform me. And give me the only thing I ask in return. To have a heart filled with love. And a womb filled with eggs.    AmazonKU

FERAL MATE (OTTER COVE SHIFTERS BOOK FIVE) by Delta James

Emery thought she had seen it all when she moved to Reykjavik to join the Northern Lights Genome Project, but when she finds Dr. Carson Payne badly hurt on a table in one of the medical labs, her curiosity is piqued. Little does she know, this man holds the key to unlocking a world she never could have imagined. Mason thought he was dead when he was shot protecting his twin brother and his mate, but when he wakes up on a table in the enemy’s laboratory, he realizes the stakes are even higher. With the help of an unexpected ally, he discovers his fated mate, and she believes he is his brother. Can Mason keep his true identity a secret and escape Reykjavik with his mate before it’s too late? With twists and turns at every corner and a powerful emotional journey, this book will keep you hooked until the very end.     AmazonKU

OGRES AND OTHER DATING DILEMMAS (MYTHO INVESTIGATIONS BOOK EIGHT) by TJ Nichols

Sean Lloyd has given up on finding love. It’s easier to concentrate on his work as a mytho biologist than figure out people. But that was easier to believe in his twenties. Now his friends are getting engaged and planning weddings, and he’s only planning his next hook-up. He wants more, even if he isn’t sure what that looks like. When an ogre knocks him over and then sweeps him off his feet, he’s more than happy to go along for the ride. However, mythos aren’t classified as people, and Sean can see how hard it is for his friend Jordan to date a mytho even though his dragon-shifter boyfriend passes for human. Ogres don’t. Troy Violet was thirteen when the collapse happened. He lost his family and was taken in by another, a much stricter household that cleaves to ways that were considered old even before the collapse. So much has changed in the ten years since, and there are so many more opportunities for an ogre not interested in finding a wife. However, he never planned on falling for a human man. Some people aren’t happy with the way he is turning his back on ogre society, and they will do anything to drag him back, even if it means breaking a few human laws.     AmazonKU

ETERNALLY BOUND: THE BINDING BOOK THREE by Rebecca Rathe

Trust the bonds. It’s a mantra they’ve repeated endlessly, but it’s easier said than done when their strength and resolve is being tested in the most impossible ways. As fate throws a gauntlet of new challenges that threaten to break them, Calista and her men will each have to come to terms with new powers, new fears, heartbreaking loss, and a frightening prophecy that suggests they’ll have to sacrifice everything they love to save the world they’ve sworn to protect. But are the bonds strong enough to withstand everything the fates are throwing at them at once? And can they still come together to save the magical world when it feels like everything is falling apart?   AmazonKU

WITCHING ON THE JOB (MOONSTONE BAY COZY MYSTERY BOOK 13) by Amanda M Lee

Hadley Hunter came to Moonstone Bay to find herself. That included finding her passion in life. She just didn’t think it would involve becoming mayor. She has no qualifications, other than being a powerful witch. Half the town is rooting against her. The other half is just sitting back to see what happens. Only a handful of people are rooting for her, but they’re the only ones who matter.When a body appears on the beach, one that’s been stabbed in the back and surrounded by curse runes in blood, Hadley finds her attention split. She might be the new mayor, but she’s also interested in what killed a former member of the power-hungry DDA. The investigation involves old grudges, hidden files, a new witch in town, and the island’s biggest secret. Hadley isn’t ready for any of it, but she’s not going to have a choice. Someone on the island is trying to keep dark information from coming to light, and it’s going to put them all in danger. So, brace yourselves, because the new mayor is about to face a very old problem. Can she solve the case and keep the island safe? That’s anybody’s guess, but the odds are stacked against her.     AmazonKU     AB

JILL (THE PROTECTOR SERIES BOOK 27) by Teresa Gabelman

Once again, Jill stood at the crossroads of her life. The decision to leave her role as a VC Warrior had been a devastating choice that shattered her very being. Yet, the Warrior she had been molded into demanded the sacrifice, pushing her toward an uncertain future. As she is confronted with a terrifying opportunity, Jill understands that there is only one path she can follow, even if it means risking everything she holds dear. The weariness of being a burden to others and, most importantly, to herself fuels her determination to forge her own destiny. Loyalties will be strained, friendships challenged, and the bonds she cherishes will be tested. It’s a journey of self-discovery, a quest to unveil the real strength within Jill ‘Nichols’ Buchanan that hopefully leads her back to where she truly belongs.     AmazonKU

WINTER AND THE WOLVES: MMM MPREG OMEGAVERSE ROMANCE (BREEDVERSE BOOK ONE) by Chris Storm and Kinkaid Knight

Omegas are rare. Omegas are precious. Winter is so freaking over being an Omega! All his life, Winter has been kept in a pretty cage to keep him safe. Only Omegas can procreate with anyone, regardless of species or designation, and male Omegas tend to breed powerful Alphas. Since he’s not stupid enough to tempt fate and run away, he lives vicariously through the stories told by his older Alpha brothers. The only time he’s allowed to interact with outsiders is when there’s a ceremony or celebration, but since his twin sister is having a Mating Ceremony, at least this Christmas he’ll get to celebrate with his family…and maybe actually make some friends outside of his pack! It’s a pain being an Omega! Alphas are powerful. Alphas are feared. Crag loves being an Alpha! As Alpha Wolf and King of the Northwestern Territories, Crag Wolfking has everything he could ever want or desire…except for an Omega to breed proper heirs. None of the Omegas paraded before him have called to his Beast, and he won’t settle for less—he doesn’t have to. When he’s invited to attend the Mating Ceremony of one of his generals, however, he comes face-to-face with an Omega who finally calls to his primal side. Merry Christmas to him! Of course, Crag still has to convince the Omega to actually become his—particularly since his Beta, Lord-General Eberhardt, is his bond-mate. That shouldn’t be a problem for a King though, right? It’s good to be the Alpha!     AmazonKU

FRACTURED MATES: A MYSTICS AND MAYHEM NOVEL by Heather Renee

I took my mate’s life ten years ago, and now I’m paying the price. I thought when I buried Thane—literally—that the worst of my problems were over, but a decade later, and he’s still haunting me. When his father decides to finally seek retribution for his son’s death, I’m back on the run. Worse, my pack can’t protect me. Only I can take care of myself. At least that’s what I tell myself until I meet another wolf shifter. One possibly as stubborn as I’ve become. He doesn’t seem to have any intentions of leaving me alone and his persistence keeps me torn between wanting to cut him or jump him. Even worse, or so I want to believe, the longer I’m forced to be in Kyler’s presence, the more intrigued I become. He promises to protect me, and as much as I try to convince myself he’s only doing his job, the lines I’d previously drawn begin to blur. The closer we get, the stronger our connection becomes, the more I start to wonder if I might have found something that I thought I’d never have. That is if we can trust each other enough to survive the bloodshed.     AmazonKU

THERE’S SOMETHING ABOUT MAGIC (A RETURN TO MAGIC COZY MYSTERY BOOK FIVE) by Lily Harper Hart

The day Ivy Morgan-Harker has been dreading is here and the woman she helped send to prison is back in Shadow Lake…and she’s not acting like herself. Ava Moffett returns to town just in time to be swept up in the death of a local woman, who had no ties to the area before recently taking over the hardware shop with her husband. Poison is the cause of death, but who doled it out? If the death wasn’t bad enough, Ivy and her husband Jack have another problem. It seems their daughter Olive is sensing things that Ivy herself can’t see, which means Shadow Lake’s top witch might be falling behind. Ivy wants nothing more than to live a happy life and help her friends. Ava’s revenge might make that impossible, though. Prepare yourselves, because Ivy’s past is threatening her future, and this just might be the one fight she can’t win.     AmazonKU     AB

DARK PROTECTOR (MOON SHIFTER BOOK SIX) by Katie Reus

VS Note: “Updated and revised” rerelease.

He walked away once; he won’t do it again. Wolf shifter Aldric Kazan is no stranger to pain. Since the loss of his mate a century ago, he won’t allow himself to fall for someone again—not even the feisty female who stirs things in him that he thought were gone long ago. But as a supernatural investigator, he’s forced to team up with the same woman he vowed to stay away from. She let him in once; she refuses to do it again. Natalia Cordona refuses to back down from any challenge—even if it means joining forces with Aldric, the sexy and brooding man who won’t get too close. Locating missing vampires before a volatile war breaks out seems nearly impossible as the duo struggle with their explosive and undeniable attraction. Now it’s up to Natalia and Aldric to trust each other to stop an all-out war from breaking out that would destroy the harmony they’ve all worked so hard for.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

DEAD SERIOUS: #4 PROFESSOR PROMETHEUS PLUME (CRAWSHANK’S GUIDE TO THE RECENTLY DEPARTED) by Vawn Cassidy

Inspector Danny Hayes has something very important to ask his boyfriend Tristan Everett. Over the past six months they’ve survived reapers, chaos monsters, and biblical storms, not to mention averting an apocalypse. So, what’s left to do but pop the big question? Tristan is ready for a break from world-saving, spectral crises, and most definitely from ghosts. He wants some one-on-one time with his boyfriend, preferably horizontally. So when their Boxing Day celebrations result in a drunken booking of a romantic New Year’s getaway at a quiet little hotel near the wilds of the north Yorkshire moors, Tristan can’t wait. But as usual nothing ever goes according to plan. Snowed in during an unexpected murder mystery weekend at what turns out to be one of the most haunted hotels in Northern England is not what they had in mind, but when one of the actors turns up really dead not just fake dead, they once again find themselves caught up in another investigation. With only one night to figure out who the killer is while wrangling a multitude of overly helpful ghosts, Tristan begins to wonder if romance really is dead.     AmazonKU

ULUNE’S DAUGHTER (BAD BOYS OF BEVINGTON COLLEGE BOOK FOUR) by E J Frost

I’ve made the magickal discovery of the century … if I survive to tell the Unseen world about it. The truth behind human myths of Atlantis, the Magi of the Mists lived on a remote island off California. They were more advanced than the Romans, more in tune with the Great Mother than the Druids. Then a thousand years ago, they vanished. Until I found them. Five men stand in the way of me announcing my triumph: my ex-boyfriend who is claiming credit for my discovery, the jackalwere who wants to pervert my find to save his people, my new boyfriend whose secrets could undo everything I’ve worked for, and my fated, fae mates.  When the scourge that destroyed the Magi of the Mists begins stalking the ivory towers of my alma mater, I have to find a way to stop it. Even if it means sacrificing my career. Even if it means relying on the men who have betrayed me. Even if it means embracing my Unseelie blood and claiming my crown. Meet Kellan, the new bad girl of Bevington College.

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DARK STAR BURNING, ASH FALLS WHITE (SONG OF THE LAST KINGDOM BOOK TWO) by Amelie Wen Zhao

The Demon Gods have risen. Skies’ End has fallen to the colonizers. And Lan and Zen have chosen sides. But they will not fight together. Though Lan inherited the power of the Silver Dragon, she understands the path she must take. She believes the Demon Gods to be the cause of war, conflict, and turmoil, and that the future of the Last Kingdom depends on their being eliminated forever. Worse, she knows that if the Elantians manage to bind one of the legendary beings, their army will be unstoppable. To save her kingdom and her people, Lan will need to find the only mythical weapon capable of destroying the Demon Gods: the Godslayer. Zen is sure that the only way to free the Last Kingdom is to use the power of the Demon Gods. When he bound the Black Tortoise, he paid the ultimate price: to inherit its strength, he will forfeit his body, his mind, and his soul. Yet one Demon God is not enough against the might of the colonizers. In the ruins of the northern Mansorian lands slumbers a magical army of demonic practitioners capable of facing off against the Elantians—but Zen must find the Seal to awaken them to fight by his side…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)

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WRATH OF THE DAMNED (DEADLY DIVINE BOOK TWO) by Ella Fields

Love and vengeance war alongside faerie courts in this angsty, sweltering, and bloodthirsty conclusion to the Deadly Divine duet. After meeting my long-lost father, I’m taken by the faerie king who tricked me to further his vengeful plans. Florian is determined to heal my broken body and earn more than my forgiveness. Even if I could forgive him, love is not what I need. I need him to finish what he started—to destroy the father who destroyed me. But King Molkan is no longer playing the victim. A deadly darkness is creeping across Folkyn. To stop it, Florian will need to finally overthrow my father, and the journey provides him with ample opportunity to sink deeper than my scars. Our mutual desire for revenge might give him the surrender he craves, but as betrayal and danger haunt our every move, vengeance might just be what divides us. I will reclaim the freedom I once foolishly threw away—even if it means risking a love more powerful than any crown.   AmazonKU

ALPHA’S CAPTIVE (CLAIMED BOOK THREE) by Shannon West

Brandon lost the love of his life, Roxbury, years ago. Their love was platonic, of course, no matter their secret dreams, because having a huge crush on another Alpha? No way. Alpha males did not get crushes or fall madly in love with other Alpha males. It simply wasn’t done. Roxbury is forced by his father to join the navy and his ship is attacked by pirates—when the cannon smoke clears, and Roxbury is missing and presumed lost at sea—Brandon wants to die too. But life goes on as it always does, and years later, he becomes engaged by his family to a suitable omega. First, however, he has one last sea voyage in service to the king. The ship is attacked by pirates, and Brandon encounters the last person he ever thought to see again. But Roxbury has changed, and he holds an old grudge against Brandon. He takes him captive to hold him for ransom but finds that the burning attraction he felt for Brandon is far from cooled off. As their powerful love struggles to survive, can they learn to trust each other again and stand together against the forces trying to tear them apart?     AmazonKU

A SUN SCORCHED BLOOM: BOOK TWO OF THE MAGIC OF WILDFLOWERS TRILOGY by Megan Shade

A bloody bargain. An impossible choice. An inevitable war. With the Lonely Death spreading and a rebellion ignited within the kingdom of Desia, Lea finally knows the truth. At least—she thinks she does. But the revelation of Gray’s identity is only the beginning. Guided by an ancient prophecy, Lea embarks on a quest to harness the power of the moonflowers and save the lives of her people, but this power will not come without a cost. Lea must confront her innermost demons, reopening old wounds in order to fulfill the prophecy and end the reign of the wicked Black King.     AmazonKU

LOST IN THE FRACTURED PEAKS (CLAIMED BY THE WOLF) by Lola Glass

I had a conversation with a stranger… so she transported me to a magical world and left me on a cliff, waiting for a werewolf to come and claim me as his mate. I’m not even sure what it means to be claimed, but it has to be better than the life I was living. When the massive werewolf finally finds me, he bites me. Then, he tells me he’s never going to leave my side, no matter how many times I reject him. So, I’m in a mountain range called the Fractured Peaks, being carried toward a forest called the Broken Woods, wondering how I can convince my new mate that we’d be better off as friends. Little Red Riding Hood has nothing on me…Because this big, bad wolf has his heart set on love.     AmazonKU

FAMILIARS AND FINE LINES (THE ORACLE OF WYNTER BOOK NINE) by Lisa Manifold

What goes around comes around, right? Not sure that’s a good thing when you’re discussing dragons, but no one asked me. No one ever does. And it doesn’t really matter. Because my latest consultant, Colbin Eckart, is very much a dragon. He’s also a repeat customer, having worked with Florry when she first became the Oracle. It can’t be good that he’s coming looking for help once more. Because what happens when you disappoint a dragon? I shudder to think. Not to mention, the Morrigan is still here. Being a pain, as goddesses do. Oh, right, did I mention she was a goddess? Who can’t be killed? Yeah, I got that going for me as well. But I have to do something, because she’s not only threatening me, but my entire family. My entire extended family. I’m now the guardian of two very sad, sometimes angry, little kids. And judging by some of the things they’re saying to me, now that the initial shock of their new lives is over, I’d say they are leaning into the angry part. Maybe I should just let the dragon eat me now? It might be easier.   AmazonKU

A HEART TO REVITALIZE ME: THE MAGIC ACCOUNTS 4.5 (THE MAGIC ACCOUNTS COMPANION STORY) by  Michele Notaro

Lately my straight best friend has been very… handsy, which is killing me because I’ve been in love with the idiot for years. I love my best friend, I always have, but I never wanted him to realize just how much. He’s never seemed to notice before, but since he broke up with his girlfriend, he’s been really clingy. Like way more than I’ve ever seen. I love it. And it’s killing me. What I really want is all those cuddles and sweet touches to mean more than they do. I have to keep reminding my heart that everything Haiden is doing is platonic, even if it feels like it isn’t. Unfortunately for me, my stupid heart doesn’t stop hoping for more. A Heart To Revitalize Me is a MM urban fantasy romance companion novel meant to be read AFTER A Ruse To Unchain Us (The Magi Accounts 4). This is Logan and Haiden’s story and takes place between books 4 and 5 of the main series. It’s the last Magi Accounts Companion Stories novel and is meant to be read as part of the series, not by itself, although the love story is resolved in this book.   AmazonKU

A WONKY WITCHING CHRISTMAS IN JULY (WITCHING AFTER FORTY BOOK 19) by Lia Davis and L A Boruff

Ava Walker, Mom, Grandma, adopted mom, finds herself juggling more than just her magical responsibilities. When tasked with planning a last-minute town Christmas in July event, things take a mysterious turn as Olivia, the hired band Pentagram, and even Luci and Lucy, vanish into thin air at different times for seemingly different reasons. As if that weren’t enough, Imogene continues exhibiting powers that defy explanation. Determined to unravel the mystical mayhem and reunite with her missing loved ones, Ava enlists the help of Drew’s sister Lily, who brings her new friend Gil. Did we mention that Gil is a gnome? The search for Ava’s missing friends and feline companions leads Ava to an unexpected resolution at a mystical location in Scotland, where magical secrets are unveiled, and the ties of friendship and family are strengthened… until she gets back home for the town party and Baby Butt causes some unexpected chaos.

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THE AVALON TRIALS by Devin Thiele

When Cordelia lied to the Guardians of the Lake—the legendary protectors of the island of Avalon and Excalibur—she never expected her candidate and close friend, Will, to be one of the three candidates chosen to prevent the end of the world fifteen years later. As she struggles between telling Will the truth or coming clean with her fellow Guardians, she and Will are attacked by a villainous group bent on obtaining magic via Excalibur. The only way to escape is through the portal to Avalon. With the other candidates already killed by Avalon’s forces, Cordelia and her ill-prepared group are the world’s final hope. The deadly Trials become the least of her worries as the villains find their way to the island and suspicions are raised that someone on her team is a traitor. As Cordelia travels deeper into Avalon, she must face the truth or become the next in a long line of Avalon casualties.   Amazon

RETURN OF THE ICE DRAGON (DRAGON KNIGHTS BOOK 19) by Bianca D’Arc

On a mission to discover the truth about an orphaned baby ice dragon, Joleyn wonders what in the world she’s doing? She’s a nobody. A farm-raised spinster of no importance. Her friendship with the ice dragon, Lady Esselyn, seems like her only qualification for inclusion on a high-level mission like this. Guard Captain Jimnel of Valdis can’t wait to see what life is like for the Dragon Knights in fabled Draconia. He’s excited to be included in the group going to make contact with that far off land and he’s even more pleased that the lovely Joleyn is along for the ride. He’s been attracted to her for a long time, but until now, he hasn’t really been sure how to approach her. Thrown together on their journey…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)

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BORALEASHE: LORD OF THE NORTH WIND (LORDS OF THE WIND BOOK TWO) by A E Via

All hail the Lord of the North Wind, Boraleashe Cavalerie. The last of the horsemen and harbingers of justice. The Overseer of the Realm of Winter, and Creator of the First Frost. Titan and Ruler of the Arctic World. Boraleashe landed with the full force of his arctic power, showering ice and snow across the ground. Patrons bowed and tried not to gawk at him. Not because Boraleashe was the lord of an element, but because he was a strikingly beautiful titan, with his flowing white garments, and blizzard-kissed hair. Boraleashe Cavalerie was the opposite of his titan brothers. He was stoic, disagreeable, and his attitude towards others was just as biting as his frost. All titans were required to gift their pure hearts to another—to fall in love—as praise to the divinities for their dominion over an element. Refusal to pledge their heart was considered an act of defiance to the gods. There would be judgment… and atonement. For more than a millennium Boraleashe chose to shelter and hide his winter heart. He deftly avoided love by commanding army after army and fighting battle after battle. Fate intervened and gave Boraleashe the opportunity of earning a heart from a far more worthy love than he deserved. The newly appointed king of the Autumn World, Theodor Cavalerie, was the Bringer of Harvest and Treasure of the Realms. Why would a young virile lord like Theodor choose a surly two thousand-year-old titan like him? Boraleashe had no logical answer…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)    AmazonKU

MURDER AT THE MOTEL (NIGHTMARE, ARIZONA PARANORMAL COZY MYSTERIES BOOK FOUR) by Beth Dolger

Murder hits close to home for Olivia Kendrick when her annoying neighbor at Cowboy’s Corral Motor Lodge turns up dead. Did one of the other guests hold a grudge against Leonard Evers? Even while she’s eyeing a few shady suspects, Olivia can’t help but blame herself. Maybe she really is a conjuror, and maybe she accidentally killed her downstairs neighbor with magic. With the help of her supernatural friends at Nightmare Sanctuary Haunted House, Olivia will spy on a plumber, get an eerie prediction from a psychic, and face veiled threats. At the same time, Olivia’s jerk boss, Damien Shackleford, learns a secret that will change the way he thinks of his family forever. Olivia must help Damien deal with the life-altering news, even while she tries to find the killer…Murder at the Motel is book four in the Nightmare, Arizona paranormal cozy mystery series. This lighthearted series is about starting over, found family, and solving murders in a quirky old mining town with a secret supernatural community.     AmazonKU

LORD OF DREAMS (NIGHT LORDS TWO) by Alice Gaines

Psychotherapist Thea’s instinct to help urges her to reach out to the man who haunts her dreams. When they finally touch, she finds herself drawn into his arms. He’s the Lord of Dreams, and together they help him heal from a past disaster. But can she learn to get over her own fear of attachment and give herself to him? Publisher’s Warning: Includes discussion of teen suicide that may be a trigger for some readers.

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HOUSE OF FAE AND MIST: BRIDE SELECTION (SHADES OF RUIN AND MAGIC BOOK TWO) by Meg Xuemei X

I have no intention of being anyone’s bride, let alone fighting tooth and nail to get there. All the vicious catfights in the school nauseate me. I have bigger things to worry about, like being hunted by my father, who’s getting closer every day. Yet no one leaves me alone. The princes believe I’m playing hard to get, so they pursue me fiercely. When they realize that I’m not as ambitious or smitten as the other girls, they place a bet—whoever claims my virginity takes it all. Their stupid vanity game paints a target on my back—all the bride candidates join forces to come after me, cleverly planning my demise. I might be an apex predator, but I’m one against a thousand of the meanest “coyotes.” To make sure I live through the game, Killian offers to train me. The chemistry between us cuts through every obstacle and tears down our own defenses. We should know what’s good for us. We should stay the hell away from each other. He’s still the forbidden fruit. If I taste him, we’ll burn, and the world will burn with us. But I can’t stop.     AmazonKU

HOWL (SUGAR DADDIES OF CRESTFIRE HILL BOOK TWO) by Summer Aspen

Haven’s in debt, and he’s running out of options. After watching his best friend get a sugar daddy at The Silver Moon Exchange Club, Haven’s ready to try for his own. With a little luck, Haven finds a gorgeous Alpha wolf shifter, one who wants to make a deal. If Haven will pretend to be his mate in front of his wolf pack, his sugar daddy will pay off all Haven’s debts. Haven only intends for their relationship to last for six months. But he ends up with a surprise that will last a lifetime!   AmazonKU

I WANT YOUR HEX (CRESCENT MOON MYSTERIES BOOK TWO) by Tara Lush

When a group of wild bridesmaids descend on Cypress Grove for a spirited October weekend at the Crescent Moon Inn, owner Amelia Matthews comes prepared with champagne, plans for a spooky swamp walk, and a bottomless well of patience. But the festivities take a spine-tingling twist when one bridesmaid vanishes during the haunted jaunt and emerges in a less-than-ideal state. Murder wasn’t on Amelia’s agenda for the inn’s grand re-opening. Suddenly, suspicion blankets the group. Armed with newfound psychic powers, Amelia believes she can crack the case. Despite the police chief’s stern warnings, Amelia’s resolve to uncover the truth stands firm. She rallies her eccentric crew of amateur sleuths, including a mystical shop owner, a cowgirl-witch, a history professor, and a feline sidekick, Freddie Purrcury. As Amelia delves deeper into the case, she uncovers the deceased bridesmaid’s secret as a possible motive. Now, it’s not just the bridesmaids on the line; Amelia’s own safety hangs in the balance. Can her psychic talents unravel this enigma, or will she meet her expiration date before the end of the year?     AmazonKU

FERAL MIDLIFE WOLF (SHIFTER NATION: MARKED OVER FORTY) by Meg Ripley

At 45, I finally found my fated mate. Too bad he’s a feral wolf. After years of being alone on New Year’s Eve, I finally had someone to kiss. My new BF took me to a party at a packhouse in the Cascades, Right before the biggest snowstorm hit in decades. Being snowed in up in the mountains sounded romantic—Until I caught him with another woman at midnight. In a blizzard of my own fury, I grabbed the keys to his sports car and took off. But my wintery escape only got me so far, Because I slid off the road, crashed, and blacked out. I came to in a rugged stranger’s cabin, But it turns out he’s not such a stranger to my wolf. I was rescued by my fated mate, And with all this snow, I can’t leave anytime soon. Looks like fate finally decided to give me a break—Until I learn Carter’s more than just a hot mountain man. And if I don’t get out of here soon, His feral wolf might make sure I never do.   AmazonKU

JACK OF DIAMONDS (WICKED BOYS OF WONDERLAND BOOK THREE) by Jekka Wild

In Wonderland, nothing is as it seems…Even the White Knight is morally grey. After surviving the chaos of the Rabbit Hole, I’ve arrived in the Kingdom of Diamonds and Ice, the frosty heart of the White Queen’s domain, ready to learn how to use the Vorpal Sword from Jack, the White Knight. I knew he was the best swordsman in Wonderland. However, I didn’t have a freaking clue that he was a deadly vampire! But the people of Wonderland are counting on me to save them from the Red Queen and her Jabberwocky. I can’t back out of my sword-fighting lessons now. It’s not just the blade that’s sharp—the tension between Jack and me could cut through ice. He’s demanding, relentless, and as cold as the frost that covers the palace walls, and I’m…well, I’m  me. Training with the White Knight is like playing with knives…( a LOT more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

DANCING WITH THE DEVIL (ASSASSINS TO ORDER BOOK FIVE):  A PARANORMAL MM SHIFTER ROMANCE WITH A TWIST by JP Sayle and Lisa Oliver

Wyatt is a planner, weighing up all the options before he decides. Only Fate has other ideas. Now Wyatt is dancing with Devil, just not in the way he’s expecting. James—aka—Devil, learns quickly through the assassin program the only way to survive is to shield himself in a cocoon of protection. Living a life where striking terror is far easier than dealing with messy emotions, only Wyatt isn’t letting him hide. Now these two men, Fate has put together, must navigate together this new life, breaking free from the chains of their past to embrace the unexpected—family. A spin off of Assassins to Order where you find out just who the Devil is!     Amazon

TEA IS FOR TAKEN (HAUNTED TEAROOM COZY MYSTERIES BOOK EIGHT) by Karen Sue Walker

A couple of vaudeville-era ghosts have invaded April’s tearoom insisting that she travel to Lavender Falls to find a missing man. The catch? They don’t even know the man’s name. When a broken water main forces April to close the tearoom, she and Irma decide a vacation is in order. The quaint town of Lavender Falls sounds like the perfect place for a getaway. And as long as she’s there, she can check if there are any missing person cases. April and Irma soon learn Lavender Falls is not quite what it seems. Will they uncover what’s really going on before someone else goes missing?     AmazonKU

THE PHOENIX PROPHECY: ICE by Cara Clare

The shadows are closing in, and the stakes are higher than ever. Still in Cambridge, we are fighting to find the cure that will save Mack’s life. But first, we have to escape an old enemy. One Kole is intimately familiar with, and who I can’t wait to take down. Our enemies are relentless, our situation desperate. But we have something they don’t: each other. Will our love be enough to save us?   AmazonKU

DRAGON AND GEM (MISFITS OF MAGIC BOOK TWO) by Laurie Roma

Not even the gods can come between a possessive dragon and his beloved mate…Sapphire Ardesia is a menace to society. At least, that is the official label she’s been given by most of the supernatural community. As one of the few demons allowed to attend Aegis Academy, Sapphire lives her life under constant scrutiny. Being a powerful siren-succubus hybrid means she is either feared or coveted by almost everyone she meets, which is why she is under strict orders to get her powers under control. With a little help from her misfit friends, Sapphire has finally figured out a way to live a semi-normal life. However, someone doesn’t want her finding peace or reaching her full potential…not until she is under their complete control. Unsure who she can trust, she is more confused than ever when an irresistible dragon forces his way into her life, claiming she belongs to him…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

A SUITABLE CAPTIVE by R Cooper

The mysterious figure known as the Wild Dog has risen up to crush and humiliate the Earls who control the North. Fen, son of a powerful Earl, has been sent to form an alliance to benefit his father’s plans against the bold rebel. There are many kinds of alliances in the world of nobles, but political alliances often grow to include the intimacy of lovers or even marriage, and Fen has been ordered to use his famed beauty seduce his intended, regardless of what he feels. But Fen has no love for his cruel father or in forming any kind of alliance with a noble his father prefers. He takes his first chance to run, only to end up lost and hungry in vast wilderness… where he is found by the Wild Dog himself…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)      Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

SECRET COOKIES (COOKIE CORNER PARANORMAL COZY MYSTERIES BOOK NINE) by Cindy Stark

When a romantic afternoon turns into a chilling murder investigation, Evie and Caden find themselves at the local dressmaker’s shop. The poor seamstress being stabbed by her own shears is horrifying enough, but things become downright unnerving when Evie discovers the woman was wearing bride-to-be Chloe’s wedding gown. Determined to save Chloe’s special day and catch the killer, Evie dives into a world of jealousy, lies, and cutthroat business rivalries. But in this small town where secrets are as rich as the cookies at the local bakery, Evie’s magical touch might be the only hope. With her nosey neighbor Gertie, her sweet familiar Kookie, and a spell that promises to reveal hidden truths, Evie is on the case.     AmazonKU

THE UNDERWORLD SERIES: RISE OF THE KING: VOLUME ONE by RJ Kane

Based on the myth of Hades and Persephone, “The Underworld Series” is a fresh take on the myth that challenges common perceptions of good, evil, light, and dark. Everyone has choices to make every single day and your life is a result of those choices. Sephie and the men she finds herself surrounded by find themselves on a path that has been paved over lifetimes. Each one must find their place in the world to leave their mark on it, while striving to make it just a little brighter with each choice made. “Rise of the King” is a testament to survival as much as it is a story about the people placed in your life to help you along the way.

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POSSESSIVE WOLF DADDY (WOLVES OF EVERGREEN BOOK TWO) by Skye Wilson

Our children have been taken. And my mate is one angry wolf daddy…
Ever since I became pregnant with my best friend and fated mate’s twin boy alphas, I’ve known that I’m a target for Xander’s enemies. But even I’m shocked when our babies disappear from the hospital only hours after their birth. There’s only one explanation for the vile act—they’ve been kidnapped by the enemy pack. If I thought Xander was a protective mate, he’s an even stronger, more powerful alpha daddy. He’s brought in a bounty hunter to help us, except Denis’ presence in our lives leads to unexpected revelations about my family’s past that changes everything. But right now, the only thing that truly matters is getting my children back. And with our enemies constantly one step ahead of us, if we don’t find our baby boys soon, I fear we may never see them again.   AmazonKU

PRACTICE FOR TOBY (ALASKAN PEBBLE GIVERS BOOK SEVEN) by Amy Bellows

Omega gentoo penguin shifters are supposed to be quiet, modest, and subservient. Felix is none of those things. Every time he mouths off to his teachers, they warn him no alpha will ever want a rebel like him. But Felix has a plan. He found a romance novel with the secret details about what happens between an alpha and omega behind closed doors. He figures if he can become good at it before his Pebble Gifting Season, he’ll be able to win over at least one alpha. He asks his best friend Toby to practice with him. Toby is an omega too, so it’s fine if they kiss or do the other things mentioned in the romance novel. Or that’s what Felix tells himself. Even when Toby’s kisses are so wonderful, they make Felix dread the Pebble Gifting Season they’re both practicing for. Practice for Toby is a tender romance between two omegas who experience all their firsts together with a double pregnancy and double nesting. It’s book seven in the Alaskan Pebble Gifters series, and will only make sense if you’ve read the first six books. Both main characters are over the age of eighteen.     AmazonKU

PHANTOM REUNION (HAILEY ARQUETTE MURDER FILES BOOK FOUR) by Reily Garrett

Casper Decuir’s psychic gift allows her to communicate with spirits, all fine and good until one wakes her up in the middle of the night to demand her time as intermediary with the police. As the younger half of H&C Investigations, she is tasked with finding an assassin who leaves no trace of his presence other than a corpse. When a student at the Gifted Elite School is threatened, Casper’s first lead takes her to a shifter with a mysterious connection to the murder victim. Whispers of Hailey Arquette’s heritage includes Vodou priestess, psychic, and all around pain in the butt. When a group of shifter assassins targets her partner, they must choose those worthy of trust and those most likely to betray them.     AmazonKU

THE ALPHA’S QUEST (SHIFTERS OF GREY RIDGE BOOK FIVE) by Reece Barden

Ethan leaves the only home he’s ever known on a mission to find those responsible for attacking Grey Ridge, and to find a mate of his own. Guilt consumes him over the near death of his friend’s mate. He won’t return as beta until he’s proven he can protect his pack. Nothing will distract him from his quest for justice, including finding his fated mate.
No matter how much it hurts. When a handsome stranger beats down Belle’s door and turns her world upside down, she knows she’ll never be the same. With her mate in danger, Belle will do anything to help him, including putting her future happiness, and her life, at risk by going undercover with the enemy. Nobody will stop her doing whatever it takes, but will her mate be able to forgive her.

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VAMPIRE SIGHT (THE SHADOW ORDER: VAMPIRE BOOK THREE) by Kristen Kova

I like my book hangovers hellish, not my entire existence…We survived Invequius’s attack but now we’re trapped in Hell, surrounded by demons who’d devour us with half a chance. The only way out is through a passage called the Crucible. The Crucible is as dangerous as it sounds, a wicked assault course designed to weed out Hell’s weakest. But if the terrifying falls and lethal obstacles don’t kill us, the demons whose paths we cross will. Not just one demon—whole armies of them. Because Hell is working with the traitors on the council, and they won’t stop until they’ve conquered Earth. If we don’t make it back, our secret magical world won’t be so secret. But with every obstacle, power roars through me like a destructive fire, and I can’t control it. Hell will either kill me or corrupt me. I just want to go home to my tbr pile.

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GARDEN OF MYSTERY AND INTRIGUE: VAMPIRES OF NEW ORLEANS BOOK TWO by Madalyn Rae

Amelia’s life was saved, but at what cost? Turned a vampire by an immortal child, her newfound life may be in danger and out of her control. At the same time, a human cult has made it their mission to rid New Orleans of the monstrous atrocities of vampires and werewolves by any means possible. Drawing their recruits from a local university, Amelia goes undercover to infiltrate the group. While there, she discovers there’s more to the evil group than meets the eye and encounters someone no one expected. Amelia, Celeste, and Viktor are forced to make decisions that could change the course of their lives forever as they battle an unseen opponent, not to mention their own egos.     AmazonKU

WITCHING HOURS (MIDLIFE IN HARMONY GROVE BOOK TWO) by Shelley Dorey

Hold onto your broomsticks, because Becky, our middle-aged, kitchen-witch extraordinaire, is about to brew up a paranormal storm in the charming village of Harmony Grove. Life was all about muffin recipes and her mindless job until Becky stumbled upon the dead dude, and things got weirder than a scuba-diving chicken. Now, our sassy kitchen witch is hearing voices—oh, not just any voices, but those of the spectral kind. She’s got a feisty ghost named Amy in her head, haunting her with snarky comments and sexy dreams about the aforementioned dead guy. As if midlife weren’t confusing enough! When an antique watch with more secrets than a teenage diary appears in her apartment, Becky decides she needs backup. She reaches out to Samara, the coven leader in Harmony Grove, hoping someone can shut up Amy and stop the haunting before Becky ends up checking herself into the local looney bin. But, hold the cauldron! There’s more to the story. Turns out, that watch is more ancient than last week’s leftover pizza and has a history that even Becky didn’t see coming. Amy, the voice in her head, is on a mission to find her long-lost love, and she’s not punching out until she does.     AmazonKU

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New” is generally plus or minus a week or two. I try to catch up on ones I missed in recent months.  And I may mention ‘special items’.

NOTE: I’m doing my best to avoid listing anything generated from use of AI but it’s sometimes tricky to detect from the resources I have available. As far as covers go, I list the Amazon cover. I won’t feature a cover in my weekly promo for this post if I believe or suspect it was done with AI.

I have a new release this week too! Whee!

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). 

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STAR CRUISE GHOST SHIP by Veronica Scott

After losing his Space Navy career due to an unfortunate accident, Theo Knox is looking for any opportunity to distinguish himself as an officer aboard the luxury cruise liner Nebula Zephyr. When they come upon a derelict freighter, he’s happy to lead a small crew to salvage the ship and bring her to port. But once he’s boarded the little ship questions pile up. What happened to the original crew? Why is the lifeboat still docked? Is the ship haunted? What’s in those mysterious crates in the cargo hold? Security Officer Jayna Evans has complicated feelings about Theo so she’s pleased to be assigned to his salvage crew. She hopes they can work out their future while bringing the derelict to port but the uncanny events aboard the abandoned vessel pile up and she can’t trust anyone, not even Theo. Can Theo and Jayna salvage the ship and their relationship? Will anyone survive a cruise on the Ghost Ship? This 38K word Star Cruise novella is the latest installment in the ongoing, connected series. Have you booked your Star Cruise yet? There is a very brief mention of the loss of a previous pregnancy.

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ANCHORED TO THE SHARKMAN (INTERSTELLAR PROTECTIONS AGENCY BOOK FOUR) by Jade Waltz

A life for a life. With piercing amber eyes, fins, and sharp teeth, he was both terrifying and beautiful. A sharkman saved me after my ex tried to kill me. Ever since that fateful night, he has haunted my dreams, begging me to aid him. After being hidden for a year while working for my grandfather at his underwater aquatic lab, He has a surprise for me to commemorate my return to the public eye as the heiress to my family’s fortune…A new exotic pet—my rescuer, whom everyone said was a figment of my imagination. Now I’m drawn to the mysterious and captive creature being held in the high-security facility.
As I learn of his horrible treatment, I decide to risk everything to help him escape. We must avoid being apprehended while seeking assistance from others along the way.
Our situation draws us closer together, and I find myself falling in love with this magnificent aquatic male. I must choose between remaining on Earth with a target on my back, under my grandfather’s control…Or leaving with my newfound love to begin a new life full of freedom among the stars.     AmazonKU

HUNTED BY THE ALIEN BERSERKER (WARRIORS OF THE LATHAR BOOK 19) by Mina Carter

She’s a pilot, not a people person. What does she know about keeping a bunch of women alive on an alien planet? Even worse, said planet has alien cavemen intent on carrying them off to their lairs to… do whatever it is alien cavemen DO to their captives. Yeah, that doesn’t take a genius to figure out. When the women she’s trying to protect manage to get themselves captured, it’s up to Maeve to track them through an alien forest, with unknown dangers, and rescue them. But she didn’t count on becoming prey herself… or the handsome white-haired caveman who came to her rescue, and who insists on protecting her even if they don’t speak the same language. Sparks flare and she can’t keep away. What’s a little crash-landed on an alien planet romance going to hurt? But then his lies are revealed and she realises that the stakes are FAR higher than she thought…He scares people. He doesn’t protect them. Until her…No one goes to Parac’Norr. Not willingly. The ‘home’ of the Izaean Berserkers (read exile prison planet they’re dumped on), it’s a hard and brutal place where only the strongest survive. Then there’s the Northern Continent… where all hope goes to die. When a ship crash lands there with precious females aboard, Raalt, the leader of the Izaea, must race against time to save them. Because the Northern Continent hides the Izaeans’ best-kept secret…But he has no choice. Once he heard her voice on the mayday call, he’ll move heaven and earth to find her. She is HIS, and he’ll kill everything on that gods-forsaken continent to protect her if he has to…Even if it costs him his sanity and his soul.

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MOPH: CYBORG GALACTIC HEAT SERIES by Jessie Rose Case

Made for Earth Corps private army. Birthed at 18 as they all were in pods, made to order. Naïve and innocent. He’d been programmed and trained in every aspect of warfare to take orders. Made Cyborg like his brothers to be the best soldier’s credits could buy. His animal DNA spliced into his geno, giving him special skills. Named Moph for a reason. He could change his appearance and blend in anywhere. Able to go unseen in the right conditions. In his Earth Corp days when programmed without a say, they’d made him an assassin. Since free, he was part of the Cyborg Empire. A tracker, a hunter protecting those important to them. Able to go anywhere. He could be who he needed to be. Do, what he had to do to get the job done. Sent to this world, there were rumors that terrorists had a foothold. His mission was to find out if that was true, and decide if they posed a threat to the Empire…(A LOT more blurnb on ebook seller’s page)   AmazonKU

ZIPPOR (ZYRGIN SCARS BOOK TWO) by Marie Dry

Zippor wanted a female of his own, someone who would look at him and not see a lowly Scar. What he did not expect and did not trust, was a female offering herself to him specifically.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

CYBEREVOLUTION TEN: BORN CYBORGS by Kaitlyn O’Connor

Alexa was terrified when the giant, seemingly barbarian men boarded the ship where she was being held captive and rescued her–uncertain, at first that she’d actually been rescued. They didn’t seem to have evil designs on her, though–not evil designs. They did have mating on their minds, however, and set out to win her over and figure out some way to get her back to the home world of the Cyborgs, Mordal. They had a problem, though–problems. The pirates that had captured Alexa and the ship she was in wanted her and ship they’d stolen back. Nathan, Connor, Eros, and Luke weren’t inclined to let them have either one.

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ALIEN DEVIL’S BLUFF (BLACK STAR MATES BOOK TWO) by Ava York

On the station, we indentured humans are less than dirt. If you’re lucky enough to get assigned a job that won’t kill you, you do anything to keep it. So when my smoldering Vinduthi boss Laux starts hitting on me, I steer clear. Trouble is the last thing I need. The Vinduthi have a vicious reputation. Getting involved with Laux could end badly. But when I overhear guests plotting to bomb the casino, I can’t stay silent. As we both risk it all to stop it, the sparks between us threaten to ignite into another kind of inferno. Work has never been so complicated…or so steamy. But which one is going to detonate with a bigger bang – the casino, or my desire?     AmazonKU

GRUMPY ORC PROTECTOR (RED PLANET DRAGONS OF TAJSS BOOK 29) by Miranda Martin

My enemy doesn’t just set the rules; he enforces them as my sworn protector. Samhaja, a barbaric and sullen alien, is everything I was taught to fear. As a human caught in the crossfire of an intergalactic struggle, I never expected to be in his captivity. But when our worlds collide, I become a pawn in a dangerous game between the orc-like aliens and their dragon-men enemies, the Zmaj. I find myself confined within the walls of his house, my every move watched by Samhaja, who is bound by duty to keep me safe. It’s forbidden, this connection between us, the protector and the protected. From my human perspective, he’s a captivating enigma with emerald-green skin, imposing tusks, braided hair, and muscles that scream strength and danger. The two of us have to understand each other to survive. In the dance of interspecies politics and alien alliances, will our love be the key to bridging the gap between our worlds, or will it ignite a war neither side can win?     AmazonKU

TRIALS OF CONVICTION (THE FIREBIRD CHRONICLES BOOK FIVE) by T A White

Her niece—taken. Her best friend—gone. There’s only one mission that matters now—rescuing her loved ones from enemy hands. Forced to embark on a dangerous journey, Kira will need every one of her allies as she prepares for the greatest battle of her life. With her mind and body failing, it’s a race against time to locate the homeworld of the Tsavitee. The alien race intent on dominating the universe. A shadowy force stalks her every move. Their motives unclear. As secrets come to light and the danger deepens, the Phoenix will be forced to rise. One thing is clear—not everyone will make it out of this unbroken. The price for failure has never been so high.       Amazon     Apple Books    Kobo

ALIEN NOBLE’S PRETTY HUMAN (KIPHIAN NOBLES) by Athena Storm

Out of all the obstacles I thought I had to face…I never expected my fated mate to be one. I didn’t want the baggage of being bound to someone else. So when I meet Lara and feel the bond calling me, I try to ignore it. Around her, though, my pulse is high and my resistance is low. And it’s not just the mountain that’s rock hard. I’m dying to explore her peaks and valleys. If she doesn’t kill me first. I can survive death-defying crags. But a fated mate? Throw me off the summit. I’ve trained all my life to win the hardest race on the planet. But can I win a war against fate?     AmazonKU

HORDE NANNY (VAHKING HORDE BOOK THREE) by Celia Kyle and Anne Kane

I was hired to take care of his daughter, but I ended up in his bed instead. I travelled to Verkoon to be matched as someone’s mate, but the only matchmaking happening is me being paired with the gruff General… as his nanny. Thankfully, he’s so damn hot I don’t mind being kept at a distance–as long as I’m still allowed to look. Between breakfast together and play dates throughout the ship, we’ve gone from playing house to feeling like a real family. And with the way General Lokin looks at me, I forget where the line is for a little while. Oops! There’s only one reason that a Vakhing’s blood sings–and I know that the General’s sings for me. Will he answer the call… or has the General experienced too much heartache already? Will he push me away to save himself? Or risk it all for love?

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SPARED BY THE MONSTER: VOL TWO (MATES OF PLANET 25XA) by Merry Ravenell

A honeymoon isn’t in Keiron and Chess’ future–Keiron has to return to hauling scrap, leaving Chess to figure out how to survive daily life on 25XA as the Lady-Scion of the impoverished House 8. Keiron orders his brothers to make sure she doesn’t toddle off and fall into a worm vat (again), but they’re not especially enthused about it. Going to the Ward to donate plasma to Ohade is making her sick, but she doesn’t dare tell anyone just how sick. They might make her stop, and the Plague treatment in her blood is the only thing the family has to change its fortunes. Other than all that… everything’s going great. Public transport on 25XA is pretty decent, her pet cat walks nicely on its leash, and as long as she stays far away from whatever those awful jelly cubes are at the Ward, she can handle the weird looks. Until she’s abducted off the street in broad double-sun daylight…(much more blurb on ebookseller’s page)     AmazonKU

ALIEN HIT AND RUN by Lizzy Bequin

She wanted revenge. He needed a mate. One moment is all it takes to change your life forever. For Kris Morgan, that moment comes when her car collides with a mysterious stranger in the middle of the desert. He ought to be dead, but he doesn’t have a scratch on his perfect, muscle-bound body. He doesn’t have any clothing, either. As Kris soon discovers, there’s more to this stranger than meets the eye. His name is Gehn, and it’s his mating season. And Kris is the only female for miles around. But she has a secret of her own. A deadly one.     AmazonKU

SURVIVE (THE DRAAX SERIES BOOK FIVE) by Elizabeth Kelly

The job was supposed to be easy. Mediate a dispute between the western Draax king and humans and return to Earth for a hard-earned promotion. Until a rival Draax king kidnaps my mother and forces me to help him. I’m no spy, but I’ll do whatever it takes to save my mother, including lying to and sabotaging the Draax king I’m meant to help. I know my plan will work… until I meet Krey. A king’s guard and the western king’s adopted brother, Krey is sweet and sexy, and he wants me. He’s willing to keep things casual, but fate can be a real jerk sometimes. We’re falling in love. Only the person Krey believes I am is a lie. Krey promises to protect me. But what happens when he discovers my betrayal?

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SECOND SKIN (SENSITIVE SOULS BOOK ONE) by Jade Thorn

When a devastating space pirate attack destroys not only Daria’s ship but her lovers, she’s sorely tempted to give in and join them in oblivion. There’s just one thing holding her back, she can still hear them, and while there’s an ounce of will left in her body, she’ll do everything she can to return them to her side. One dangerous job at a time, Daria must fight with everything she has to raise the money to clone their bodies, while her waning ability holds onto their precious souls. Doding the Kardian empire, the Council of Sensitives and the seedy underworld who would love to get their hands on her body and her abilities, she must face off her worst fears, and search for allies in the most unlikely of places. Can she hold on to them long enough, to bring them back to life? Or will Daria be forced to lose them all over again?     AmazonKU

IMPERIAL STARDUST (THE MACLEE CHRONICLES BOOK TWO) by Jina S Bazzar

Captain Lee thought she had faced the most challenging trials the galaxy had to offer. She was wrong. Now she’s on the stunning planet of Krozalia, a world on the brink of chaos following the failed assassination attempt on the princess and the rising of a lethal rebellion. Alliances are crumbling, loyalties are shifting, and Leann has no intention of waiting for the results. Staying might cost her more than she’s willing to pay, but leaving is no longer as simple as jumping into space. So when the rebellion leaders make their move, Captain Lee finds herself in the thick of it all—and to save those she loves, she’ll need to use everything in her power, including the forbidden technology she’s worked so hard to hide.     AmazonKU

KNOT YOUR POSSESSION (PACK ORIGINS BOOK THREE) by L A Clyne

For a decade, isolated and alone, her every move watched, she waited to be rescued. Yet freedom came from the most unexpected of places. With electricity gone and the world plunged into darkness, the Crash brought danger but also new possibilities. Now her past has hunted her down, and her future has come to claim her. Her unbonded mates, the sweet twins she grew up with, are no longer the boys she knew. Driven by anger and grief, they want her back with a fierce desire that can’t be denied. But their return frees a feral alpha, more beast than man, who is driven to claim her, too. Throw in a smitten beta, along with a rare male omega she thought could never be hers, and suddenly her choices matter. Yet, the danger is ever present, and growing. Maven, the secret pack who caused the Crash and rules the world from the shadows, needs her back. As all their manipulations come to light, they make one last desperate play. Can Ava bring these disparate men together in time to form the pack they all need? Will she survive the trap that is laid for her? Not even Ava knows her true potential, but her enemies suspect. The world thought prime alphas were the ultimate power. They haven’t met Ava yet. She holds a secret they never saw coming.     AmazonKU

ENTANGLED (BRUTES OF BRISTLEBROOK BOOK TWO) by Rebecca Quinn

VS note: Past apocalyptic why choose.

These men killed mine, and for that, they have to die – Bristlebrook is up in smoke, my brutes are dead, and Sam’s camp is a powder keg begging for a flame. Injured and furious over their losses, the surviving hunters are preoccupied with their own problems. Their factions and allegiances. Their internal wars and pissing contests. The new world they want to forge. They don’t look twice at their meek little captive. They shattered my heart five ways when they killed my brutes, so I don’t care anymore. If I’m to stop the villains, I need to become one. I need to be smart. I need to be ruthless. Even if it means razing myself to the ground to do it . . .We’re bringing her home, or we’re not coming home – They took our librarian from right under our noses—and with Lucky injured, Bristlebrook in flames, and our personal problems finally spilling over, we’re fracturing. But we need to be better. Bringing Eden home is the most important mission of our lives. Followed closely by the second most important . . . building her a home worth returning to.     AmazonKU

WORLD OF ROT: A POST APOCALYPTIC NOVEL (CURSED WORLD BOOK TWO) by Katie L Mary

VS Note: I enjoy her books so I one clicked this.

A changed world. A family in crisis. A future so uncertain no one is guaranteed to survive…With the population decimated and hellish creatures loose upon the world, Andra and her family retreat to Quinn’s farm where they hope to build a new life. But the monsters are still a mystery and their habits unpredictable, making it impossible to know what’s going to happen next. The more they learn, the more questions they have, and the more Andra worries for her daughter’s safety. As if living in an apocalyptic world isn’t stressful enough, Andra finds herself increasingly drawn to Quinn as the days pass, which is a distraction she definitely doesn’t need when disaster once again strikes. Braving harsh conditions and monstrous creatures, the group must work together to save one of their own. But with the odds so stacked against them, Andra can’t help wondering if the battle they’re facing can even be won.     AmazonKU

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VS: Just sayin’ – if you like the newest Star Cruise, there are nine others in the series! Available wide.

*****************************OKAY, THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT  IF YOU DECIDE TO CHECK OUT THE BOOK  (because my own books pay my bills) AND ONWARD WE GO!*********************

TRENT (ROGUES UNITED BOOK ONE) by Laurann Dohner

Trent had to flee his birth pack as a teenager to avoid being executed for killing someone in self-defense. It wasn’t fair and left him all alone, fighting to survive. Over the years, he found other shifters who were unjustly left on their own. Together, they built a pack, making Trent their alpha. They are Rogues United. Trent’s doing his best to make all the right decisions. Then they take out a nest of Vampires who are killing and harming humans—and Trent changes their pack dynamic when he discovers an abused Vamp chained up in the basement. It’s a bad idea to take the beautiful Vamp home with them. He knows that, but there’s something about her…Kate was kidnapped and turned into a Vampire against her will. The creatures holding her captive are crazy, trying to force her to pretend to be someone she’s not. They keep her locked up, punishing her for refusing to play along with their insanity. Until a sexy Werewolf rescues her…Did she just exchange one dangerous situation for another? Because not everyone in Trent’s pack is happy that he spared her life.

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THE VAMPIRE’S OBSSESSION (MORETTI BLOOD BROTHERS ROMANCE BOOK 12) by Juliette N Banks

Powerful vampire, Darnell, has been promoted to one of the coveted warrior positions in the king’s army. Just in time. Exposure of their kind is now imminent. Sexy bartender Amber, with her short skirts and stormy eyes, is a playful distraction even if she keeps rejecting him. When the castle is evacuated, Darnell’s protective urges mean he can’t abandon her. Except the lie keeping her safe puts both of them at risk. Or will it be the rejection of their bond that destroys them both, when the mafia threatening the royal family shows up on their doorstep?

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PSYCHO GODS (CRUEL SHIFTERVERSE BOOK SIX) by Jasmine Mas

Are you ready for war? Fight for survival and the fate of the realms. I discovered my abilities…but that was just the beginning. Malum, Scorpius, and Orion are now fighting for me. Their power is mind-boggling. The carnage staggering. The High Court wants me to control them, but you can’t leash monsters. Even with Sadie, Jinx, and John by my side, I’m struggling to survive. The war drums are beating and life altering secrets are being revealed. It’s time for combat. Let the battles begin. *Psycho Academy & Psycho Devils must be read first.     AmazonKU

RECKLESS MAYHEM: ROYAL BASTARDS MC, LAS VEGAS, NV by Nikki Landis

VS Note: Author states there is a “slight paranormal twist”.

Never make a deal with the Devil. Manic: They call me a monster. A master of disguise. The phantom who travels within shadows. It’s been said that I can steal a man’s breath from across the room or slice his throat without lifting a finger. The rumors are true. I have a gift for dealing death, a hunger for bloodshed that blocks rational thought. And when something of mine is threatened . . . I unleash the beast, giving into his carnal, wicked appetite. There’s one soul on this earth that I crave, covet, and swear to protect at all costs. My pretty, perfect doll. A wicked biker like me doesn’t deserve her light, grace, or love, but that doesn’t stop me from taking it. Bianca is mine. Nothing is breaking us apart, even if I have to wreck everyone in my path to keep her. And selling my soul to the Devil seems like a fair price to pay to ensure no one stands in my way. Reckless Mayhem is not a standalone. Manic Mayhem MUST be read first. A twist on the classic The Phantom of the Opera.     AmazonKU

HER SUMMER DRAGON MATE (CRESCENT LAKE SHIFTERS BOOK FIVE) by Arizona Tape

After a recent break-up, dragon shifter Summer’s idea of a reset is a fun holiday at a beautiful beach resort far away from her small community where everybody knows each other. Unfortunately, it’s not that easy to get away from fate. While she manages to escape her ex, she keeps running into her ex’s cousin, Jamie, wherever she goes. Following explosive drama on her volleyball team and having to move back to her hometown, Jamie impulsively books herself a trip to Spain. Eager for a chance to reflect and an opportunity to reinvent herself, she didn’t expect to run into her cousin’s ex this far away from home. Or to find herself so drawn to her. They have a good reason to stay away from each other but the beautiful beach, warm sun, and colourful cocktails easily change their minds. The question is, what happens when they return home?

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FATE AND FUTURE (DESTINED DEMIGODS BOOK ONE) by Tamar Sloan

After everything I’ve seen, I’m not sure humanity deserve the hours and days they’re gifted with. Luckily, despite being the demigod daughter of Kronos, I have no intention of using my powers to stop time. I’ve learned the catastrophic effects that can have…It’s Micah who shows me a world of beauty beneath the shadows. He’s hot, soulful, and steadfastly optimistic. And he keeps disappearing as mysteriously as he appears. Now someone’s messing with people’s timelines and my father needs answers. As darkness closes in, as Micah’s secrets grow, I realize the higher I hope, the further I have to fall.
And if there’s no one to catch me, stopping time is the only way to protect myself from a world of hurt.     AmazonKU

THE THIRD RULE OF TIME TRAVEL (THE SCOTTISH DUKE AND THE RULES OF TIME TRAVEL BOOK THREE) by Diana Knightley

I looked into Nor’s eyes. “Are we ready for what comes?” He kissed me. “Aye, we are ready.” The Duke and Duchess of Awe are ready to fight for their lives.     AmazonKU

MONSTER’S BRIDE: CHRISTMAS IN THE UNDERWORLD by Elizabeth Dunlap

With the holidays drawing near, Cressida wants to make this year extra special for her new family. But there’s no lights, no parties, no Christmas joy to be found in the Underworld. As she struggles to plan the perfect Christmas, the shadow demons have moved into town, and not even escaping to Earth can stop the chaos of their families coming after them. When Cressida gets kidnapped, again, her demons will stop at nothing to have her home for Christmas. This is a companion story to the Monster’s Bride duet, a medium burn reverse harem paranormal romance.     AmazonKU

CURSE OF DAWN by Richard Amos

I used to be a morning person. The zombie apocalypse put a stop to that. For the past two years, a virus aptly named Dawn rises every day at first light to kill any human it touches, turning them into ravenous zombies. There’s no cure, no form of resistance against it, nothing to turn things around. Most of the living humans are gone now. Only those of us with a different kind of blood are spared the killing blow of Dawn. With the dead walking and eating their way across the lands, I fight every day to stay alive. I’m fae and trapped here on Earth after a vacation gone wrong, wandering this doomed realm with only a virtual pet for company, pining for my homelands. But then along comes Miko Reyes—yummy alpha werewolf with muscles for days. He’s moody, broody, and can kick some serious booty. After he helps me escape a deadly predicament, I find myself sticking with him and his pack of merry wolves. Everything about Miko gets me hot under the collar. Seriously hot. And it might just be wishful thinking on my part, but is there something there between us? Hmmm…Regardless, the man is a warrior, a machine, a true leader, and he is determined to bring an end to the Curse of Dawn. I just hope it can become a reality.      AmazonKU

HOLIDAY SERENDIPITY by Kaylin Peyerk

Welcome to Love -N- Shenanigans, where Fate intervenes to find your perfect match—literally! It’s a cold, cruel world and the dating scene is no different. Except for twelve lucky souls who’ve recently signed up for a curious new dating app and quickly find themselves face-to-face with exactly what they were looking for, whether they knew it or not. This Christmas, dive into a brand-new shared world and set off on twelve spicy, heart-pounding adventures of love … and shenanigans! Wellstone Community vs. Dayton Catholic. The two schools that compete in the football state championships every year sat no more than one county apart. It didn’t matter to me, in the grand scheme of things, but as my father was the coach, I became dubbed as Water Girl. I’m pretty sure none of the players even know my name. Well, except one. Andy Shefton, star wide receiver of the Dayton Bulldogs, and resident swoon-worthy hot bod. Every girl wanted him as much as I didn’t. When I wasn’t on the field, I was lying in bed with a book. That’s why, when the season ends and the snow flies, I’m stoked for some well-deserved alone time. However, my friends are sick of me being a single homebody, forcing me to sign up for Love & Shenanigans. A love doctor agency that pairs locals together based on their interests… and who was my first match? You guessed it, Andy Shefton, star wide receiver and… literature enthusiast?     AmazonKU

WHISKERS ON KITTENS (A MAGICAL ROMANTIC COMEDY (WITH A BODY COUNT) BOOK 22) by R J Blain

The next time a friend dared her to steal something, Kelsie would say no. Should the friend also be a succubus, not only would she say no, she would run for the nearest border faster than a bat fleeing the dark depths of hell. Under normal circumstances, she didn’t even mind serving community service. It added spice to an otherwise boring day and gave her something productive to do. Hoping to contain her prankster ways, the judge teams her up with a grouchy wolf of a cop with an attitude problem. According to her virus, Kelsie needs to get the good officer out of his pants. According to her common sense, the last thing she needs or wants is a goody-goody hampering her style and getting in her way. When they’re assigned to help rescue kidnapped kittens, Kelsie knows one thing for certain: to create a Christmas miracle, she’ll do a lot more than bend the law—she’ll break it over her knee and unleash hell on Earth while she’s at it.

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VALDEMAR (THE FOUNDING OF VALDEMAR BOOK THREE) by Mercedes Lackey

he refugees from the Empire have established a thriving city called Haven with the help of the Tayledras and their allies. But the Tayledras have begun a slow withdrawal to the dangerous lands known as the Pelagirs, leaving the humans of Haven to find their own way. But even with Haven settled, the lands around Haven are not without danger. Most of the danger comes in the form of magicians: magicians taking advantage of the abundant magical energy in the lands the Tayledras have cleansed; magicians who have no compunction about allying themselves with dark powers and enslaving magical beasts and the Elementals themselves. Kordas, his family, and his people will need all the help they can get. But when a prayer to every god he has ever heard of brings Kordas a very specific and unexpected form of help, the new kingdom of Valdemar is set on a path like nothing else the world has ever seen.

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LASTING LIGHT (METAL AND MAGIC) by Michelle Frost

In the fight between dark and light, only the shadows will survive. Seeking his aunt to learn how to control his magic leads Kova to a secret he thought his mother took with her to the grave—the identity of his father. Recovering his autonomy left Erik’s memories splintered. As more of his past pieces itself together, Erik is confronted with truths he doesn’t know how to live with. Can Kova and Erik overcome their pasts to finally live in a lasting light? Or will the last stand of the dark mage drown The Between in permanent darkness? Lasting Light is the final novel in the Metal & Magic series. This series should be read in order.     AmazonKU

RITUAL OF BLOOD (HER WICKED VAMPIRES BOOK TWO) by Amelia Shaw and Angela Edgehart

After the Tournament of Blood, I’ve earned my coveted position within the ranks of the Slayers… but the cost was steep. Too steep. I am now one of the very creatures I swore vengeance against. Awakening on the other side of death, I discover that I’ve been turned—I’ve become a vampire. If any hope remains to avenge the only mother I’ve ever known, I’m going to have to learn to control the monster inside of me and fast. Mercifully, I have Blake and Noah by my side to help me navigate this new phase of my undead life. I soon realize that the romantic bond I assumed was one of soul mates, is in fact far deeper. The three of us are destined to be blood mates; mates for all eternity. But monsters like me don’t get happily ever afters…It’s not long before Gabe and his Slayers expect Blake and I to come through and help them take down a rival vampire gang, Crimson Thirst. And while my goal aligns with theirs, I know I can’t trust Gabe. He’s like a blood-sucking puppeteer lurking behind the stage, forever pulling strings. But when Gabe senses my reluctance, he sinks to new lows and uses one of my mates against me. He forces my hand and I have no choice. If I want to see Noah again, I must dance to Gabe’s tune. At least I’ll finally get my revenge… even if it means allowing the monster within to consume the very last of my humanity.

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EMBERS IGNITE (ORCFIRE BOOK TWO) by Alana Khan and Aria Vale

Bound by passion, shattered by deceit. Marissa – The Others have been on Earth for 25 years, but I’d never met one until the huge orc Fire Chief landed in the ICU as my patient. He’s rude, snarly, and covered in tattoos. A girl would have to be out of her mind to want someone like him, right? I guess I’m out of my mind. Actually, I’m obsessed. 
It’s hard to see past his snarls to find the squishy guy he hides inside, but I do. One kiss leads to another, and before I know it, well, I discover he’s not snarly all the time. Until he learns my secret. I never meant to hurt him, but now he won’t have a thing to do with me. Brokka – Being dragged through the Rift and spit out onto this planet with nothing more than the clothes on my back wasn’t the worst thing in my life. Losing everyone and everything I’d ever cared about was far more crushing. Tender Marissa with her courage, caring, and delicious curves is the perfect reason for me to let go of my past. Until I discover our relationship is built on a lie. How can I love a woman I will never be able to trust?     AmazonKU

EMBERS’ MELODY (ORCFIRE BOOK THREE) by Alana Khan and Aria Vale

The very day Emma swears off impulsive choices in love, she encounters Kam, an orc firefighter who sets her world ablaze. Emma – After my dirtbag ex left me with a maxed-out credit card and an empty fridge, I swore off bad boys. Yet, when brooding Kam enters my life with his otherworldly tattoos and an air of danger, I can’t seem to hold myself back. How can someone so wrong feel so irresistibly right? Kam – Trapped in a fenced slum built to contain Others like me, my anger toward a world that despises me has always burned fiercely. Only Emma sees past the beast within me and embraces who I truly am. Can I heal my old wounds and express my passion for this precious female? One thing is clear—I would give my life to protect her.     AmazonKU

EMBERS OF CHANGE (ORCFIRE BOOK FOUR) by Alana Khan and Aria Vale

Mouths can lie. Scents can’t. Amelia – Mesmerized, I couldn’t look away as the biggest of all the orc firefighters fearlessly charged into the blazing building to rescue not one but two trapped children when no one else dared to enter. Imagine my surprise when, in my quest to find shelter for the displaced, I’m assigned to work with the heroic male who has invaded my dreams. Thrall – I’m reckless. So what? I couldn’t let those naga children die. It seems my boss doesn’t agree. My punishment is to show some prissy do-gooder around the Zone. She’ll freak within ten minutes and it will be a good story to laugh over. Amelia doesn’t run, though. She blasts into my life wearing a determined expression, irresistible curves, and an arousal scent that can be detected in the next county. If she’s as sweet as she smells, I’m well and truly f*cked.     AmazonKU

HEIR (THE PRINCE’S SOUL MATE BOOK FOUR) by Katy Haye

Kit and Talal’s soulmate bond – and their relationship – is stronger than ever. It needs to be. Sudharain is set about by enemies on all sides. Kit’s home country is determined to destroy the sultanate, while neighbouring Gabalnu has betrayed Sudharain under cover of friendship. If the sultanate is to survive – much less thrive – Kit and Talal need to use every advantage they can find. They don’t want war, but if war’s coming, they’ll do everything in their power to ensure they end victorious.     AmazonKU

ENTHRALLED (PRINCE OF THE DOOMED CITY BOOK FIVE) by Sylvia Mercedes

Clara’s memories of the last few years are lost in a haze. The more she tries to remember, the harder it is. And perhaps that’s just as well. Perhaps it’s better for her to focus on the present . . . and the future: a beautiful future with Danny Gale as her husband and her place in good society restored, comfortable and content. With her wedding less than twenty-four hours away, Clara seeks to reunite with her brother, eager to repair their relationship. But she finds Oscar in a manic state. He raves about other worlds, about magic and curses and people Clara knows nothing about. She fears he’s lost his mind entirely . . . but something he says sparks memory of a haunting voice which sends heat rippling through her veins and steals the breath from her lungs. Determined to go through with the wedding, Clara dons her gown and arrives at the chapel, only for an unexpected guest to appear. Suddenly all Oscar’s lunatic claims become a terrifying reality. The realms of Eledria are not through with Clara Darlington just yet. She still has a part to play in the deadly schemes of kings and princes. And doom is poised to fall on the City of Vespre.     AmazonKU

ENEMY OF MY ENEMY (THE HUNTER CHRONICLES BOOK ONE) by Shawna Reppert

They say the enemy of the enemy is your friend. But sometimes it’s hard to know the true enemy–and harder still to know who your true friends are. As a hunter, Constance Jaeger grew up believing that all vampires were evil. But now the Accords say they are citizens with rights. Constance is dubious. And her doubt grows when a vampire who scoffed at the Accords has murdered a neighborhood cop who looked out for the homeless, the sort of cop even the street kids trusted. She wants revenge. Her strongest ally against the rogue bloodsucker is the charming, fiddle-playing Valentine McBain. He’s seeking vengeance for a beloved servant and friend killed by the same vampire. The only problem? Valentine is a vampire too. She doesn’t want to trust him, but she may not have a choice. The deeper they dig into their mutual foe’s machinations, the bigger the problems they uncover. Simple revenge rapidly turns into a tangled web of corruption, trafficking, and sorcery, until Constance and Valentine are the only ones who can stop the summoning of a demon powerful enough to destroy an entire city. Assuming they can work together long enough to do it.      AmazonKU

TAKEN FROM DUNHAVEN CASTLE: A COZY TIME TRAVEL MYSTERY (CATE KENSIE COZY MYSTERIEAS BOOK SEVEN) by Nellie H Steele

She stands to lose everything…including her life. Cate Kensie’s joy over finding her missing best friend is short-lived. A shocking change in history leaves the former history professor scrambling to find a solution. As she faces the possibility of losing her home, she’s forced to make difficult and astonishing choices to salvage her life. With more threats looming on the horizon, Cate’s new circumstances leave her uneasy. And when the preceding Countess goes missing, she’ll have to battle against a changing history, a mysterious illness, a powerful network of villains, and even Napoleon to solve the case.
Will Cate find her relative and restore her claim to the castle or will she lose everything?   AmazonKU

BUSINESS IS MURDER: A SALEM FALLS B&B PARANORMAL COZY MYSTERY (MIDDLE AGE IS MURDER COZY MYSTERIES BOOK TWO) by Nellie H Steele

A missing treasure. A cursed property. Will Ellie’s bed and breakfast turn into a dead and breakfast on opening weekend? Excited to restart her life after a bitter divorce, Ellie Byrne plans to re-open her aunt’s old bed and breakfast with a murder mystery weekend. But when she finds out the property possesses a cursed treasure that has robbed all previous owners of their lives, she worries her fresh start may lead to her death. Threats abound and when a body turns up, Ellie’s convinced the curse is real. With hidden secrets at every turn, will Ellie piece together the clues and solve the many mysteries before she falls victim to the voodoo?     AmazonKU

A GLINT OF STEEL AND ROSES: MM+ MONSTER ROMANCE (FLAME AND SHADOW BOOK TWO) by L Eveland

For centuries, Ezluari has lived in peace, but I have shattered that peace in the name of vengeance. It’s been a long time coming, but it’s time for Lord Iridyn to face justice for the slow genocide he’s sentenced my people to, and for murdering Prince Ren. First, we must win a battle against the powerful dragon rider, Brenna, and her army of fire wielding demons. If we fail to hold back Brenna’s advance, it won’t just be my people that suffer. I am the warden of an ancient prison, the last defense against the ancient Terrors that once walked the world. If I fall, their bonds will be broken, and they’ll be free to stalk the mortal world, leaving havoc and destruction in their wake. We’re badly outnumbered and exhausted, desperate for any sign victory is possible. Is Nevahn the symbol of hope we so badly need? Or just another distraction when Hellion and I should be focusing on the army at our doorstep? A Glint of Steel and Roses is the continuation of the Flame and Shadow series, a dark fantasy MMX wartime romance that should be read in order.     AmazonKU

REBEL WITHOUT A CLAUS: A WINTER HOLIDAY TENTACLE MM ROMANCE by L Eveland

Rebel – Getting snowed in with Vic Amares is a nightmare come true. He’s been nothing but a pain in my ass ever since he appeared in the league with his ridiculously talented tentacles, that handsome smile, and those dimples…I hate everything about him. It’d take a Christmas miracle for us to find common ground. Unfortunately for me, all we’ve got is this cabin we’ve been forced to share out in the middle of nowhere. Yet there’s something about him I find undeniably sexy, despite his obsession with a holiday I detest. I can’t let him find out I’m attracted to him. If I can survive his constant attempts to cheer me up, his singing, and his cooking, I might just be able to live this down. Vic – Snowed in with the Rebel Rhail? I can’t believe my luck! He’s been my inspiration, my hero, and my crush for years. I’ve even been working on a new snowboarding move just to impress him. No matter how many times I’ve tried to strike up a conversation with Rebel, he’s remained distant, but I’ll do anything to win. This holiday snowstorm is my chance to win his heart once and for all. I have a plan to show him how much he means to me. If he thought my tentacles were hard to beat on a snowboard, just wait until I show him what I can do with them in the bedroom.     AmazonKU

HOUSE OF SHIFTERS AND SMOKE (SHADES OF RUIN AND MAGIC BOO THREE) by Meg Xuemei X

Killian – Soon, I’ll have to marry the most powerful queen and rule two kingdoms. But all I want is Barbie, the new girl in my house and the only thing I can’t have. If I take her for my own, she’ll be murdered. I know I should stay away from her, but I no longer can, even if the kingdoms collapse and the world burns as a consequence. I might be the villain in the story, but without her, there’s no meaning to my brutal, miserable existence. So, I start to push her to the breaking point so she can survive the bride trials and rise above it all. Only I don’t expect it to hurt so much to see my rivals, the other heirs, swoop in to try to make her theirs.     Amazon

SHIFTER SCROOGE (HEARTS OF STONE BOOK FOUR) by C D Gorri

Striker Sanchez hates Christmas. What better way to spend the holiday season than house sitting for his former team leader in the middle of nowhere? Finally, he could get some peace and quiet far away from the grossly commercial season and all its trappings. Beatrix Gallo decides to drop in on her favorite cousin as a Christmas surprise. Spontaneity is the spice of life, right? Dressed in her best holiday jammies, Bea grabs some of her favorite supplies, and heads over to the reclusive cabin where her cousin lives with her new hubby. But when the curvy optimist arrives, holly in hand, she finds the happy couple gone, and a certifiable Scrooge in their place. Even worse, an incoming storm makes it impossible for her to leave. Striker can’t believe he’s stuck with a woman dressed like an Elf for the whole weekend. So what if she smells like gingerbread and makes his Tiger purr? He isn’t looking for a mate. Definitely not a human one. Time for some ground rules, and Striker did not do comprises. No caroling. No baking. And absolutely no decorations. Will Bea survive being trapped during the holidays with grumpy Striker? Find out in Shifter Scrooge.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

WINGS OF SNOW (FAE OF SNOW AND ICE BOOK THREE) by Krista Street

I should have won the Rising Queen Trial. The crown that was destined to be placed upon my head now rests atop the vindictive witch who sought to steal my throne. Left with no choice, I flee from the Solis continent even though my heart is shattering at leaving my love behind. But I can’t return to Solisarium until I’ve reclaimed my affinities and am able to fight with the crown prince at my side. Yet enemies lie everywhere, and those I thought I could trust prove to be the biggest traitors of them all. Trapped far from the icy north, I struggle to survive while learning who I’m destined to become. One thing I know—victory comes to those who are worthy—if only I can achieve the destiny the gods have created for me.     AmazonKU

CTHULHU FOR CHRISTMAS: A WINTER HOLIDAY MM TENTACLE ROMANCE by Meghan Maslow

Expect to find a candy making mage whose magic is a little unpredictable, his protective best friend who is secretly/not-so-secretly in love with him, a magical town that seems to have a mind of its own, a holiday parade that goes very, very wrong, and some tentacle mayhem (ahem) during the holiday season.     AmazonKU

THE WIDOW AND THE WOLF (THE LONELY TAVERN BOOK ONE) by Harmony Raines

Sometimes the line between revenge and love blurs. Elara’s life was shattered when she became a widow. Haunted by loss, this fierce witch’s sole focus has been on a singular, burning quest: to find the bounty hunter responsible for her husband’s death, get answers, and then make him pay. This relentless pursuit leads her to the small town of Wishing Moon Bay, and its most curious establishment: The Lonely Tavern. Here, she encounters its secretive owner Morwenna, whose depths are as mysterious as the town itself. However, fate plays a cruel hand when Elara discovers that wolf shifter Clell, the bounty hunter she believes responsible for her husband’s death, is also her fated mate. In a town where nothing is as it seems, Elara is forced to question everything she believes. As hidden truths come to light, Elara stands at a crossroads. Can she overcome years of pain and resentment to embrace the unexpected second chance at love that fate has thrown her way? Was she misled this whole time? Who can she believe in other than herself?     AmazonKU

HUNTER REBORN (MOON SHIFTER BOOK FIVE) by Katie Reus

VS Note: an “updated and lightly revised” re-release.

Losing her was the hardest thing he’d ever endured…Warrior shifter Aiden’s investigation of the trafficking of vampire blood leads to a startling discovery: the beautiful vampire bondmate he thought was dead. Decades ago, they’d defied their powerful families to be together—but then Larissa disappeared without a trace. When their mating link broke, it nearly destroyed Aiden. Now she’s back with no memory of where she’s been. Even more shattering—Larissa claims she has no idea who Aiden is. Now she’s back…It’s a race against time to bring down an operation more evil than his pack ever suspected, and Aiden finds himself working side by side with a mate who no longer trusts him—and she wants out. But he lost her once, and he won’t let her go again. Unfortunately, Larissa’s blood is the key to a powerful monster’s dangerous plan—and he’ll stop at nothing to destroy her, sparking off a war between the supernaturals and humans that no one will win.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

LUCERO (NOCTURNA BOOK THREE) by Maya Montayne

In the aftermath of Sombra’s return, the balance between light and dark magic has been destroyed and chaos has broken out in Castallan and around the world. Sombra’s shadows have taken over to create monstrous versions of everyone Finn and Alfie love, and with war between Castallan and Englass looming, the prince and the thief must band together one last time—to save their entire world. To stop the magical imbalance, they must find the stone relics of Sombra’s body before the god can unite the pieces and regain his full strengthonce more. But the laws of magic no longer apply, and with their own magic—and even the laws of time itself—drastically changing at every turn, Finn and Alfie are left on their own to stop Sombra and fulfill their prophecy before it is too late and the darkness reigns. Will they restore balance to their world or will its light be gone forever?

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LIES ARE FOREVER  by C Jean Downer

VS Note: Listed in LGBTQ Mystery. Paranormal – wotches.

Sloane West is an ex-New York City cop turned private investigator needing a distraction. She’s grieving her secretive mother’s death, and her ex-best friend and ex-lover have just sent her an invitation to their upcoming nuptials. When a stranger arrives seeking her help, she receives a deadly diversion to the quiet Canadian village of Denwick. There, Sloane learns she’s not the only target in a murderous plan—so is her long-lost cousin, the High Priestess of her family’s coven. To find the killer, Sloane must solve a murder while accepting a crash course in witchcraft. The choice is hers. Will she embrace her power as a protector—or flee from the birthright she’s only beginning to understand?     Amazon     AB       Kobo

A THRONE OF CRIMSON AND ASH: A DARK FANTASY ROMANCE (HUNTED BY THE CRIMSON QUEEN BOOK ONE) by Jessica Ash

What if Prince Charming was a bad boy? He brushed his mouth against hers. She tasted of fall—sweet cider and fresh crisp air and the warmth of the late afternoon sun. She tasted of home and hearth—all the things he’d thought he’d given up—all the things he’d thought had come his way again in the form of this luscious woman. He needed more, he wanted more. The whiskey burned inside him, blending with his pain and need.

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SNOW, LIGHTS AND MONSTER NIGHTS by Various

This charity anthology (all proceeds to St. Jude’s) is sure to warm you up on a cold winter’s night! Light, sweet, and spicy–perfect to curl up and read as the snow falls down!     AmazonKU

A MIRACLE FOR BOONE AND AN ANGEL FOR LUKE (LOVE IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS BOOK ONE) by Peggy L Henderson

When several friends embark on a winter adventure in the snowy wonderland of Yellowstone National Park and meet a strange old ranger who fills their heads with the possibilities of finding true love by Christmas, they quickly find themselves faced with new challenges and thought-provoking ideas. Celeste Norfolk imagined a fun-filled time that would get her friends to try things outside their comfort zones. After a couple of days of high-energy activities, she ends up going solo on a backcountry snowmobile excursion while her friends enjoy the hot tub back at the lodge. Unbelievable events transpire, putting her face to face with a stranger who didn’t realize how much he needed her help. Will she be able to save him from himself, or will her controlling nature be too overwhelming? Angie White is most comfortable in her own routine, close to home. Agreeing to a holiday trip filled with snow and unspeakable dangers was definitely ‘out-of-the-box’ for her. With her anxiety reaching new levels, she can barely cope when her best friend disappears without a trace. Having lost her entire family and facing Christmas alone is almost more than she can bear. A mysterious park ranger’s message haunts her when she is forced to confront circumstances completely out of her control. Perhaps the handsome stranger who crosses her path will be able to provide some answers. Can anything really happen at Christmas if you just believe?

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PERFECTLY PERPLEXING ZOMBIE: WENDELL’S STORY (PERFECT PIXIE SERIES BOOK FOUR)  by MJ May

Blessed with eternal fire, Hellfire Rayburn is Fairy Queen Silvidia’s most trusted and feared warrior. In a world living under fairy rule, Ray’s accustomed to serving his queen by upholding the law. Now, Queen Silvidia wants more. Wendall Galen never expected to wake up reanimated as a zombie. Then again, he never expected to be murdered either. Wendall’s second life is far better than his past human life. Unfortunately, the diluted bit of fairy DNA he didn’t know existed interferes with his reanimation. With his body deteriorating, Wendall’s second life is destined to be a short one. Queen Silvidia might have discovered Wendall’s living life too late, but she won’t let the last remaining descendant of her beloved, deceased brother perish. A fairy bond is needed to preserve Wendall, and Hellfire Rayburn still has his to give away. Wendall just needs to accept the eternal bond. Too bad he’s a zombie with a conscience. Wendall won’t condemn Ray to an eternity bonded to someone Ray doesn’t care for, let alone love. He would rather…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page.)      AmazonKU

DISSONANCE (THE TIME KEEPERS OF LAEVIIN BOOK TWO) by Sarah Emmer

End the Dissonance. Restart the Timeline. Nirel and Jase escape, but arrive in the past injured and far from their destination. A new mission emerges: rescue the prince from the assassination that began the war. However, the Goddess of Time is silent, leaving them without guidance when they need it the most. In the present, Corvin fears the worst when he cannot locate Nirel, not even with the assistance of forbidden magic. This new power urges him to take innocent lives, and his spiral threatens destruction for the entire kingdom. If those in the past can’t save the present, the future will cease to exist at all     AmazonKU

A BEAR GRUMP CHRISTMAS (HOLIDAY SHIFTERS OF FROST MOUNTAIN) by Lisa Daniels and Scarlett Stone

Getting on that flight was a huge mistake. Maybe we should’ve waited until Christmas before going on a vacation. At least then we might’ve made it to Chicago. Yeah, we. That’s me and my ex-boyfriend, who are now stranded on Frost Mountain. I lost him after our plane crashed. And, yeah, there is something worse…There’s no way off this snowy mountain—I’m stuck here. Forever. That’s what the smoldering bear shifter who rescued me said. This grumpy man wanted me to pretend to be engaged with him for a night. I can barely stand him, but I could use some warmth and shelter. Too bad we’re snowed in. If I don’t get out of this cabin soon, I’m going to lose my mind this Christmas. Or, worse, give in to this temptation.     AmazonKU

DRAGON’S GAP: A NEW HOPE by L M Lacee

John made a brief appearance in Stanvis’ story, ‘The Forgotten One.’ Time has moved on since then and John has become entrenched in the life of the Gap. He works for the Nuponds at the Hamburger place and attends school under the watchful eye of Principal Atlas. John’s nights are reserved for a different calling — caring for a wild wolf pack in the sprawling mountains of Dragon’s Gap. Despite his seemingly solitary existence, John is not alone; he finds unexpected companionship in the form of (…much more blurb on ebookseller’s page )     Amazon

OUR ACCIDENTAL CHRISTMAS MATING: A WAITING HEARTS WORLD STORY (ASILO PRIDE) by Jena Wade and Lorelai Hart

Sometimes Santa sends you the one thing you’ve always wanted and it’s all covered in fur. Nicholas and I have been friends since the day he moved next door to my family when I was in kindergarten. We were inseparable, that is until the day before his sixteenth birthday, when everything has changed. I lost everything that day; my best friend, my joy, and the boy I was in love with. It’s been ten years and I still haven’t discovered why he ghosted me. But one thing I have learned is that my love for him hadn’t been a silly crush. I still want him just as much as I did then and I hate it. Why can’t I move on and find a nice alpha to settle down with? Nicholas. That’s why. And now I’m home for Christmas and it’s taking all of my energy to slap on a happy face and be merry for my parents. When my younger sister announces her engagement, I need air. I run out of the house and into the woods behind us only to find myself in the middle of a wolf fight, one that ends up with me both injured and happier than I’d ever been.   AmazonKU

MOONLIT BETRAYAL (ALPHA ASCENSION CHRONICLES BOOK ONE) by Milly Taiden

Private investigator Kiera Moore lives life as she wants and answers to no one. She left that behind long ago and now lived as a lone wolf shifter … no pack, no alpha, no problem! That’s all great until an investigation brings her face-to-face with the first man who could make her strong will shatter…her mate. Elijah Winds, the new alpha of the Northern Winds pack, keeps finding the bodies of his murdered pack mates and doesn’t have a clue why his people are being targeted. So when PI Kiera comes to investigate, he has an extra problem added to the mix. She’s stunning, smart-mouthed, intelligent and he can’t keep his hands off her. The killer is smart, leaving no evidence behind and quickly manipulating Kiera and Elijah, turning the pack against them. If Elijah can’t get Kiera to open her heart to him, then the only happy ending will be for the rogue wolf wanting power over the pack.     AmazonKU

BLOOD SAVED by Milly Taiden

VS Note: From NOV 30.

Wolf alpha Atlas Silvers doesn’t want a mate. He wants to run his pack. That’s it. An easy, complication-free life. That peace is ripped apart by Half-Blood sisters, and Atlas doesn’t like them much. More trouble than they’re worth! Enter Lilliane Longborn. She is everything Atlas doesn’t want. She’s trouble and complicated. She’s beautiful, and he wants her more than he should. The Half-Blood is…of all things…his mate. What’s a wolf to do? Let her fall victim to her vampire stalker? Nope. Atlas is willing to put it all on the line for the woman he can’t let himself want. He’ll save her and send her packing. Easier that way. Or so he would like to believe. Love is a powerful force, and soon, Atlas realizes he will never be able to let his fated mate walk out of his life. But it may be too late for them.     AmazonKU     AB

CHRISTMAS PIE by Jodi Taylor

VS Note: A short story.

St Mary’s has never lacked for enemies, but danger has never been closer to home. A state of war has broken out between St Mary’s and the Women’s Institute – the Raffia Mafia. Markham, Max, Peterson and Miss Sykes must jump to Restoration London in search of real Christmas pie – the honour of St Mary’s is at stake. At least that how it all begins, but this is St Mary’s after all.

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THE WOLF PRINCE’S FATE: ALPHA AND OMEGA (THE ROYALS OF PRES;LEY ACRES BOOK TWO) by Roxie Ray

My fated mate has a bounty on her head…I’ve always known my fated mate is special, but now the world knows the truth about Liza, she’s more at risk than ever. There hasn’t been another wolf like her for centuries, and the public scrutiny directed her way is setting my wolf on edge. When a bounty is put on her head, my protective instincts go into overdrive. No one—and I mean no one—is going to touch my mate. Now I’m suspicious of everyone including an old rival who claims Liza’s parents have more secrets than she realizes, and a mysterious buyer who approaches me about a business deal. But Liza is struggling so much with the changes she’s going through that if I don’t find a way to help her control her powers soon, her biggest threat may not be our enemies. It could be herself.     AmazonKU

TORTURED HEARTS AND BROKEN LANDS: VAMPIRES OF BLOOD AND BONE VOL 16 by B A Stretke

Andy Burns was nothing like his brother. Billy was brash and rash, while Andy was reserved and conscientious of others. Andy didn’t like the way Billy ran the cougar pack, but he also wouldn’t betray his brother. They were all they had. No matter what, they were blood. Andy’s life shifts on its axis the night he meets Dallas, there in the middle of a bar brawl. He looked into those eyes, and his entire life was changed. He knew this would make everyone hate them, but his heart didn’t care. You can’t fight fate, and you can’t choose love. Dallas Grant is a vampire soldier and leader of a coven security team. Coven DuCane is his home and his family, especially his best friend Archer. Dallas is a loyal man, loyal to his team and his Coven. Dallas is shocked at first when he finds his fate-destined beloved, Andy Burns, the brother of the Cougar pack leader. The bad blood runs deep between the Vampires of Coven DuCane and the Cougar shifters. This union will make a lot of people uncomfortable, but Dallas can’t bring himself to care. This is his beloved, his gift from fate. Nothing, not his coven, not prejudice, and not blood, will stand in the way of this bond. Come hell or high water, Fate will always prevail.     Amazon

GREED’S SIREN (LOST SIREN SERIES BOOK FIVE) by Stephanie Hudson

The age-old story of hating my job was nothing new. Many lived it. Many had experienced it. So going into work that day just felt like any other dreaded day at the office. That was until there was him. A thief who stole more than gold that night. A thief who stole my heart. But I was about to learn how risky that truly was. Because Ryker Wyeth wasn’t just any thief. He was dangerous one. And now, after the chaos he unknowingly released upon my life that night, I was left with only one option…To run. To run from my crimes. To run from the lasting memory of his kiss. However, there was one problem with that plan. Ryker Wyeth was Greedy for more. And for this dangerous thief in the night…He always got what he wanted. And what he wanted now, was me. Which meant not only running from the law, but now I was also running from…A Demon’s Greed.     AmazonKU

SURRENDERING MAGIC (HELLKITTEN CHRONICLES) by Viola Grace

Bara has lived her life knowing that she is going to have to spend every waking moment learning or go mad, and even though she has a boyfriend, friends, and distant family… her future is bleak. With a family letter, she sees her chance to grasp a future, even without magic in it. She has a chance to step into the human world, and with the blessing of her boyfriend and her friends, she decides to go through the extraction of the cursed magic she was born with. The next morning starts far too early, and a cat in her room wakes her and urges her to get ready. When she’s prepared, they step through a portal and end up in a place Bara wasn’t expecting. Ritual Space. Her trials and surrender are going to take place in the safest area in the world. No magic will escape it, and nothing harmful can enter without the consent of the proprietor. It is the safest place to lose herself, so she begins the process of losing everything she had been taught to love and fear. No pressure.

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A SERENADE TO THE ELF QUEEN: AN ELVEN FANTASY ROMANCE by Niro J Hale

The Elven Queen of Aelfheim, Rhianelle Wiolant grew up with tales of the cruel Fae King all her life. When the wicked fae murdered her beloved sister, she swore fire and death would come for him. Caught between a divided court, the threat of war, and her kingdom in peril, the Elven Queen has little chance of avenging her sister. But a song calls for Rhianelle to leave the safety of the tall walls of Aelfheim. It leads her to an abandoned well, where her only hope lies. A creature of night chained in the dark, forgotten by time. The beast that haunts her nightmares. A bloodthirsty, immortal Vampire.    AmazonKU

GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PRESENT (HAUNTED SOULS BOOK 17) by Pandora Pine

With only a week until Christmas, Detective Jude Byrne is wrapping up final preparations for his family’s celebration. He’s made a list and checked it twice, bought presents, planned the neighborhood cookie exchange, and hung mistletoe. Jude’s got a handle on everything, that is, until his son asks if his grandfather is coming to celebrate with them—a man Jude hasn’t seen in six years. Meanwhile, psychic Copeland Forbes is busier than ever, helping grieving family members reunite with loved ones who won’t be with them this season. When Jude mentions inviting his grandfather to spend the holidays with them, Cope thinks it’s a great idea, but doesn’t hold out much hope Eagle will make an appearance. When Running Eagle shows up on their doorstep, Jude must face his past and decide how his present will play out. Thanks to long talks and spending time with family and friends, Eagle realizes Jude has found the one thing he never could give him. A home. Can Jude and Eagle lay the ghosts of the past to rest or will the last tattered remains of their bond break forever?     AmazonKU

A HAUNTED HAUNTING (FAMILIAR KITTEN MYSTERIES BOOK 26) by Sara Bourgeois

In the haunted town of Coventry, elderly doll collector Abigail Hartman is found dead amongst her creepy antique doll collection. The cause of death is a chilling mystery with no visible injuries. Enter witch and occult shop owner Kinsley Wilson, who senses dark forces and trapped souls surrounding the dolls. Along with her sheriff husband Thorn and snarktastic familiar Meri, Kinsley must unravel a twisted history of curses, grudges, and occult rituals before the secrets of the past claim more victims. With a fraudulent psychic, a shady historian, and a disgraced ghost hunter among the suspects, Kinsley, Thorn, and Meri navigate menacing magic and paranormal mind games on the trail of a killer. As dangerous forces close in, Kinsley faces attacks from both human and supernatural foes. She’ll need to draw on the power of her coven and her own wits to lay the dolls and their captive souls to rest before she joins the body count in this spine-tingling paranormal mystery.     AmazonKU

KNOT FOR CHRISTMAS by Evelyn Flood

Grace doesn’t hate Christmas. She just… prefers to ignore it. She learned a long time ago that it was easier that way. But when Lucas, Drew and Ben burst into her quiet life, full of teasing and fun and Christmas spirit, she realizes that maybe, just maybe… Christmas isn’t so bad after all. Especially when you have the right pack to spend it with. This is a short and sweet why choose Christmas omegaverse novella.     AmazonKU

FORBIDDEN VIRGIN MATE (SILVERSTAR WOLVES BOOK FIVE) by Ruby Knoxx

He’s my worst enemy. And my fated mate.
I got banished from the pack with my family. I was worth less than the dirt on his shoe. Now I’m back in the small town of my youth. I’ve gotten older, and he’s noticed.
This time he wants my curves and my innocence. But love is forbidden. Because I want revenge. He’s a lot older than me, and protective as hell. But I know the cold heart he hides beneath his fur. I know the pain he can cause with his cruel hands. I could never give him my heart. Yet late at night, all alone in his cabin, I forget the pain inside of me.
He touches me in places I’ve never been touched before. He exposes my vulnerabilities without leaving me a way out. He’s taken everything I have, leaving me with only one question: How much longer until he claims me and my pregnant belly?   AmazonKU

THE RECLUSIVE DRYAD: AN MM UNICORN DRYAD PARANORMAL ROMANCE (MYSTICS OF MISTVALE BOOK THREE) by Stella Rainbow

Alden – My magic had never failed me, and when it guided me to Silent Creek Park, I followed my instincts. The forest spirit who called the park home was shy and not very talkative, but my magic told me he was important, maybe the most important person I’d ever meet. I didn’t care how long it took, I was determined to break his walls. I’d bring him as many cupcakes and sweet treats as it took. After all, wasn’t the way to a man’s heart through his stomach? Elian – I’d been content with my life in the park I’d claimed as mine until I sensed his presence. A being as old as me, and maybe just as lonely in some ways. He was beautiful with his colorful mane and his chipped off horn, a unicorn worthy of being in my park. I still couldn’t bring myself to talk to him, but when he started bringing me the sweetest, most delicious treats, I gave back in kind like the old times. Maybe having a friend wouldn’t be that bad, but what what if we could be more?   AmazonKU

KOHL: THE NEW PROTECTORATE STORIES: HOLIDAY SPECIAL by Abigail Kelly

Nelly Ortega has been an outcast most of her life. A witch with a highly in-demand and finicky ability, she’s spent decades forging her own path in an overcrowded world. Her new job feels like the perfect end to a long search for home, but the tiny orcish community she’s been transferred to isn’t exactly open to strangers. Immediately marked as an outsider, she finds herself disdained by nearly everyone, including her outrageously attractive orcish neighbor. Clark Wilson has never had any trouble making friends. An easy-going, hardworking sort of orc, he spends most days training horses and thinking of new ways to help out the witch he can’t seem to get out of his head. That’s why it comes as a bit of a shock when his new neighbor goes out of her way to avoid him. Normally he’d shrug it off, but he can’t let the thought of her being all alone in her little cottage over the holidays go. In an effort to get a little closer to the witch that makes his instincts zing and hopefully bring her some holiday cheer, Clark is determined to give her a Moon Gift. It’s a great plan until everything goes sideways. Snowed in, Clark and Nelly learn a little bit about the giving season — and each other.     AmazonKU

ARION (ALPHA DADDIES BOOK ONE) by Paige Michaels

Alpha Daddies is a wolf shifter series that follows the lives of strong Alpha Protectors and the women they are fated to mate. Jezebel has known her entire life she is destined to mate one of the elite Alpha Protectors. It’s a privilege and an honor. It’s also frightening. She’s never seen or spoken to her mate before the morning of the mating ceremony. She must vow to love, honor, and obey this stranger who makes her heart race the moment he enters the room. Arion has waited twenty years for his mate to come of age. He has secretly watched her from afar, rejoicing in her accomplishments and experiencing her sorrows from a distance. She has finally reached her maturity, and now she is his to nurture and protect. Helping her accept her new life under his guidance is his first challenge. Keeping her safe from natural and paranormal enemies will be his life’s mission. The books in this series include strong elements of age play. If this genre is offensive to you, this may not be the book or series for you.     AmazonKU

MAGIC OF FLAME AND SHADOW (THE WITCHES OF MOONFELL BOOK ONE) by Kim Richardson

Twenty years ago, I escaped my hometown of Moonfell, a paranormal hotspot in the suburbs of New York, hidden from human eyes. A place I swore I’d never return. But the gruesome murder of a teen werewolf has brought me back. And I’m here to solve it. As I delve deeper into the case, I realize this is no ordinary killing. Someone or something is targeting the supernatural community. Struggling to control my powers, I find myself entangled in the drama of my neighbors—from a group of mysterious witches to the sexy and dangerously seductive Blake as well as a seemingly ordinary feline that turns out to be something entirely unexpected. I must navigate the dangerous waters of Moonfell while keeping my own secrets hidden. See, I’m not your average witch. Hell, I’m not like any witch. My magic is different. It’s wild and unpredictable. And one day, it’s going to get me killed. But as the stakes get higher and the bodies pile up, I realize this is more than just a murder investigation. This is a battle for survival.     AmazonKU

SHADOW DRAGON (DRAGON PROPHECY BOOK THREE) by Minerva Howe

All of the prophecies come to a head in this final Dragon Propehcy book…Everything is changing so damn fast that dragon shifter Jules Cuelebre can’t keep up. Good thing his family in Santa Fe now has Gavin Castellan, an experienced dragon alpha, to help them. And if he wants more from Gavin, well, that’s his problem. Until Gavin proves that they’re in this together. Gavin is glad he managed to make it to Jules before the mountain started closing in and sealing the dragons away from the human world, because he’s convinced Jules is his mate, and they need to be together to face both the shadows and the light that find them as their world shifts around them, bringing new kinds of dragons, a slew of dragon babies new and old, and, if they’re brave enough to grab it, a whole new world. Can they make it across the dragon veil?    AmazonKU

WHEN MONSTERS RISE (THE MONSTERS AMONG US BOOK FOUR) by Debbie Cassidy

When an unexpected betrayal steals our sanctuary, only unity will save us. I trusted Michael and he betrayed us. With our sanctuary destroyed, we’re on the run. Again. Shem and his watchers’ step into the role of protectors once again but keeping a whole colony safe topside won’t be easy. New threats stalk both day and night. The rules have changed. Time is running out. And for some of us, this journey will be the end of the road.     AmazonKU

TRISTITIA: A SHADES OF SIN NOVELLA by Colette Rhodes

Tristitia is a monster x monster novella set in the Shades of Sin universe. It is best read as 3.5 in the series, after Gula.     AmazonKU

MATED TO FOUR WOLVES by Laura Wylde

One small-town gal. Four Fated Mates. And an unexpected surprise… or two. Being PA to Hollywood’s hottest star, Sarah Billingham, is always an adventure. But who knew I’d be in for such a wild ride as we turned up on the set of her newest film. The pressure is always high, but when a threat to Sarah’s life is made, things get even more intense. When four wolf-shifting ex-Navy Seals turned bodyguards show up to ensure Sarah’s safety, things get super-hot, super quickly. And it’s not just Sarah who has their attention – I’m in trouble too. Focusing on my job is one thing. Staying safe when I’ve got four sexy distractions by my side is another. Spike – The Captain. The biggest of the four. And that’s no joke. Brock – The Weapons Specialist. Bulky, muscular, and tatt’ed up. Someone you can count on when all hell breaks loose. Liam – The Medic. One who can heal in more ways than one. Mickey – The Intelligence and Communications officer. Blonde hair and blue eyes. Emotionless, hard to read, yet reliable. As Spike’s past and his team’s present collide, they’re faced with an enemy that is as fixated on Sarah as his crew is on me. But with the threat to us all becoming more intense, our future seems less certain. Will any of us get to live to see another day? Let alone a future that binds me and my fated mates together forever?   AmazonKU

BLESSED IN HEMLOCK HOLLOW (HEMLOCK HOLLOW ANTHOLOGY BOOK FOUR) by Ellen Dugan

Annabelle Shaw is a widow at the ripe old age of twenty-one. After escaping her abusive Lycan mate, she fled to the kingdom of the Dark Fae for a few years…but the trauma of her past continues to haunt her, and she decides to return to Hemlock Hollow. Unfortunately, her homecoming is filled with turmoil. When the new Alpha of the wolf pack delivers some devastating news, it sends Annabelle into a downward emotional spiral. Alone, grieving, and without hope, she stumbles across a wounded and dying Vampire in the forest. Annabelle recklessly offers him her own blood so he can live. She never expected to survive the night—and yet she does. Now the consequences of Annabelle’s actions are irrevocable. Everything, including her Supernatural status, has changed. Meanwhile others are being attacked in the forest and the Hunter, Valentin Lowell, has been called in to investigate. The Hunter has secretly been carrying a torch for the beautiful Annabelle for the past few years, and he stays close to her, offering his support as she regains her strength and confidence. Annabelle is stunned when she realizes that Valentin calls to her senses like no other male ever has before…and she wonders what would happen if she dared for more than just his friendship? However nothing is ever simple in the hollow, and Annabelle and Valentin must overcome the shadows of their past, and the monster that’s lurking in the present…in order to have a chance at a real future together.     AmazonKU

THE GHOST OFALEKSANTA: A D’VAIRE SHORT STORY by Jessamyn Kingley

For years, High King Aleksander D’Vairedraconis has masqueraded as Aleksanta for the holidays. He is delighted by lovely letters he receives from his family, but they are addressed to him alone. Since Rafe is the center of his world, Aleksander hates that he lacks a role on such an important day. Each December, Aleksander is caught between honoring the wishes of his family and trying to convince them his other half deserves better on the solstice. He fears his is a lost cause and refuses to acknowledge Rafe’s desire to refer to himself as Mr. Aleksanta. Haunted by the ghost of Aleksanta, Aleksander is open to changes. But he is surprised by a proposition for a solstice event unlike any of their past holidays. Soon the tree is trimmed, the cookies are decorated, and the gifts are wrapped. As soon as the entire extended clan converges on the D’Vaire mansion, they discover Aleksanta isn’t the lone specter floating around.   AmazonKU

SUN DANCE: A SAMANTHA MOON NOVEL (VAMPIRE FOR HIRE BOOK 32) by J R Rain

With extraordinary sunspot activity making headlines and alarming scientists, Samantha Moon gets a surreal visit from Josephine—a silver-haired woman who believes she’s the incarnation of the Moon. She has an urgent case for Sam. Her counterpart, Jacob, who just might be the incarnation of the Sun, is missing. As Sam digs into the case, using every tool in her considerable repertoire, her twisty investigation soon leads her to suspect that an old enemy is behind the Sun’s disappearance… and this wannabe global ruler is playing celestial roulette with Earth. With astronomers sounding the alarm on imminent astronomical destruction, Samantha Moon devises a plan to vanquish her powerful enemy once and for all and restore order to the planet. But to do so, she must be willing to fight to the death—and go where even angels fear to tread.   AmazonKU

MURRAY: PERRY’S NEST BOOK FOUR by Kathi S Barton

Murray was wrapped up in trying to solve the mess that his parents found themselves in. In essence, the town was trying to steal their home. A few minutes after speaking with Lander, a Rosie Thimble called his phone. She was taking charge of this shit storm, and heads were going to roll. When Rosie got out of the car, Murray introduced himself. The moment that he touched his hand to hers, he felt a feeling roll over him akin to his skin being set on fire. Not only his skin but where her fingers were touching his. He could feel the iciness of her anger like it was his own. Closing his eyes to the onslaught of not only her anger but every memory that she’d ever had. He could only wonder what she was getting from him.

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A VERY MERRY ALPHA SOLSTICE (SHIFTER OPS SERIES) by Renee Rose and Lee Savino

VS Note: From NOV 30.

It’s December, and Declan, Parker and Laurie, a.k.a. The Shifter Stooges, aren’t feeling very festive. But when a call comes from Lucius the Vampire King, they are sent on a merry adventure. They must: • Complete the mission • Fall in Love • Find their holiday spirit • Claim their mates • Save the day! And do it all in their own funky, weird way.

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DRAGON’S CODE (ROYAL DSRAGON SHIFTERS BOOK FOUR) by McKenzie Rogue

VS Note: From NOV 30.

Normally, a surprise visit by my best friend would be a welcome distraction from the orders of the king apparent — also known as my eldest brother, and the first one of my clan to mate a human in as long as any of us can remember. Surrounded by the bright lights of Las Vegas, with a stalker on her heels, right as a summit of dragons descends on the city isn’t exactly how either of us expected our reunion to go. My brother’s expectations are clear — watch over my twin sister, help smooth over the tension among the dragons, try to find a way to make human governments see us as assets, rather than threats, and somehow make sure the Tourmaline Clan remains strong, even though it was our brother who exposed us all for the world to see. That doesn’t stop me from getting distracted by Athena’s plight. I want nothing more than to put an end to her stalker’s torment, and make sure he knows that she’s mine. My best friend. My soul mate. My safe haven from this war between humans and dragonkind. When humans roll in, armed to the teeth with dragon-annihilating rounds, tanks, and a demand for all the dragons and their human mates to surrender, I know I have to keep her safe. I have to get her out of a city under siege. I have to claim her as my own. We just have to make it out alive first.     AmazonKU

DRAGON’S GRUMPY SECRET BABY (ASPENWOOD  FORBIDDEN SHIFTERS SECRETS SERIES BOOK FOUR) by Amelia Wilson

Seven months ago, I knotted and marked my fated mate even though she was the person I was supposed to despise. Now after finally being healed, I am back to claim her and my growing baby inside of her. I don’t care if she is a dragon hunter, she will be mine. With her fiery red hair and fair skin, I just want to taint her skin with my marks. I’ll let everyone know she is mine. I take her back to my home, pleasing her with my tongue and give her whatever her heart could desire. Our child is born and a war is started as her family is out for my head and the head of our child. She will have to make the toughest decision of her life. But I do know she is going to be mine either way… My teeth shall mark her till she knows it, too.     AmazonKU

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NOTE: I’m doing my best to avoid listing anything generated from use of AI but it’s sometimes tricky to detect from the resources I have available. As far as covers go, I list the Amazon cover. I won’t feature a cover in my weekly promo for this post if I believe or suspect it was done with AI.

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I MARRIED AN INCUBUS  (PRIME MATING AGENCY) by Regine Abel

A match made in Hell…When investigative reporter Malaya Velasco accidentally uncovers the corruption of one of the highest judges of the Obosian justice system, she is framed and condemned to a life sentence on the deadly prison planet Molvi. In her despair, she begs the Prime Mating Agency for an arranged marriage with one of the Wardens of the prison. Her match? A sinfully handsome Obosian Hell Lord with a sharp tongue, intriguing piercings, and icy-blue eyes cold enough to freeze hell over. After recently regaining freedom from enslavement, the last thing Kronos needs is more off-worlder drama, let alone a so-called human soulmate—who happens to be a criminal no less! But justice must be served, and a soul as pure and mesmerizing as Malaya’s must be protected, whatever the cost to himself. With their enemy always two steps ahead, both the life of his mate and the future of his House are on the line. Will Kronos be the protector Malaya so desperately needs while she proves her innocence, or are they both doomed to fail?   AmazonKU

ALIEN BEAST’S FATED MATE (VALTI FATED MATES BOOK ONE) by Elin Wyn

My life has been built on lies and secrets. Now this beastly warrior says I’m his mate. Can that possibly be the truth? After one act of rebellion, I’m given as tribute to the temple, subjected to unimaginable torments. Until salvation arrives in the form of Drax, a powerful and primal man who claims me as his destined mate. Despite my initial wariness, our magnetic connection ignites a simmering desire that refuses to be denied. As Drax whisks me from the walled city and into the alien world outside, our passion soon blazes into an intoxicating inferno. But beneath his controlled exterior lies a wild and untamed darkness that I yearn to unleash. In a world of political intrigue and lethal secrets, I must rely on Drax’s protection and our unbreakable soul bond. Our love will be tested as never before, but our passion burns too bright to be extinguished.   AmazonKU

COSMIC SECRET: ZEPHYR ADVENTURES BOOK ONE by Evelyn Lederman

If her secret is discovered, Luna Stuart’s life as she knows it would be over. The day eight-year-old Cassandra Tallman was abducted and supposedly killed, young Luna Stuart came into existence. Now, twenty years later, Captain Luna Stuart has dedicated her life to saving strangers as she was once saved by one. Keeping her true identity secret has given her the chance to have a normal life – as normal as a missing princess with a god-like ability can have, anyway. When a too-handsome-for-his-own-good government agent searching for Tallman boards her spaceship, Luna readies to kill him if he discovers who she really is. As her past unravels, Luna discovers she’s not the only one keeping secrets. When her new family becomes a target, she has to uncover who she can trust and who has ulterior motives. If she chooses wrong, then she could die a second time.

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TWELVE DAYS OF SQUIDMAS: A WINTER HOLIDAY MM ROMANCE by K L Hiers

Jack Marsh has twelve days to pull off the perfect Christmas. Even though his beloved grandmother has just passed, his rotten family is expecting him to host in her place. He already hated this time of year, and now he has to decorate, bake cookies, wrap presents, and create a delicious holiday feast. Enter Xorvash, an interdimensional tentacle creature from another plane of existence. Thanks to a minor kitchen mishap, Xorvash comes crashing into Jack’s life and promises to do the impossible. Jack suspects Xorvash’s interest in him goes far beyond merely wanting to help him deck the halls, and he’s having trouble resisting Xorvash’s unique charms. With some luck and a sprinkle of holiday magic, Jack might get some sweet tentacle romance for Christmas—plus a little miracle or two.     AmazonKU

STRANDED WITH AN ALIEN VAMPIRE by Michele Mills

Staying in a charming cabin in the Montana wilderness, during off season, sounds like a lovely vacay because I’m cheap. But it turns out someone else has rented this small cabin at the same time as me (ugh) and I quickly learn three things about this ferocious guy I’m double-booked with: He’s handsome as hell in an edgy ‘dressed always in black leather’ kind of way. He’s not of this planet. And he’s got bags of alien blood stored in the fridge. Sharp, white fangs peek from his mouth and he licks his lips while gazing hungrily at the veins on my neck. Is this guy a vampire? Well, hell. And now there’s a freaking snowstorm outside and we’re both stuck here together with no way out. And for some reason… this doesn’t worry me as much as it should.     AmazonKU

BOLT OF ANGER (THE ANGER SERIES BOOK THREE) by Melanie  Bokstad Korev

VS Note: Not listed as a romance. A scifi release of note.

In the twisted aftermath of a world gone astray, Bolt Blaze races against the shadows to make his own destiny and not what society wants from him. An intergalactic connection between Gio Hart and a mysterious Earth spaceship threatens to shatter the fragile equilibrium of Hartland. And who are Eric and Maxim, and what agenda do they carry from their distant home on Earth? With the obliteration of the Silvers, the promise of peace is evident, but does the army of angry clones threaten to plunge everything back into chaos? Join Bolt, Gio, Dancer, Tanger, and Rita Hart in the conclusion of the Anger Series, ‘Bolt of Anger’. In this final chapter, the very fabric of good and evil will be stretched to its limits, testing the resilience of heroes as they stand on the precipice of destiny.     AmazonKU

CRAVED BY THE ALIEN WARLORD (WARLORDS OF THYRE BOOK THREE) by Bella Blair

She doesn’t seem to like me, but soon she will realize that she is MINE. CHRISSY: I came to the alien planet to liberate the enslaved humans, unfortunately I soon learn that things are not always what they seem. Falling for one of the handsome Thyre warlords is not part of the mission I set myself next—unfortunately Kendryx is not making resisting him easy. KENDRYX: I have never met a merrily more obstinate or braver than Chrissy. From the moment I lay eyes on her I know she is my fated mate. When she sets her stubborn mind on a dangerous mission, I go with her—somebody has to protect her, even from herself. This will be my chance to convince her that she is MINE.   AmazonKU

A MATTER OF SECRETS AND SPIES (THE CASE FILES OF HENRI DAVENPORT BOOK 10) by Honor Raconteur

VS Note: Steampunk scifi.

How many ways can a marriage proposal go wrong? One: the ring gets stolen – Two: a storm destroys the beach – Three: a dead body, seriously? – Four: A THEFT RING?!
Come hell or highwater, he WILL propose before leaving this benighted island.   AmazonKU

THE RETURNING (THE MENDOVAN ALLIANCE CHRONICLES BOOK TWO) by Anjelica Grymm

IT’S ALL A LIE. Her life. Her hopes. Her very being. Author Alex Sanderson thought she knew what she wanted from life, and it appeared she actually had it. Great career, a new book release she loved, and security. Waking up in a cell on an alien slave ship like the main character in her latest book wasn’t on her list. As crucial moments that she’d written down in her latest novel begin to play out in real life, including the enigmatic starship XO she’d written as her hero—a man she’d secretly lusted over—she is left wondering what exactly is real? Calin Aubryn’s desolate, pain-filled life suddenly brightens when a strange, new creature—a human—is discovered in his airspace. A person who appears to be something quite unique. While the war with the Xjaran Swarm still rages around them, with his best friend and battle commander at his side, protecting Alex becomes their first priority. And if he’s truly lucky, the growing awareness between them might erupt into a flame that scorches worlds.     AmazonKU

CYBORG RIDER (CYBORGS ON MARS) by Honey Phillips

Dr. Sadie Tucker has spent her entire life in the pursuit of knowledge. That quest takes her to the wild Martian frontier, where her latest bioengineering project could revolutionize homesteading on the planet. She can’t afford any distractions – even though the big, silent cyborg ranger guarding her reminds her that she is a woman as well as a scientist. When the military sent Z-384 to Mars, he put his troubled past – and his humanity – behind him. He knows that only cold, isolation, and work lie ahead. But the intriguing little scientist he’s assigned to protect suddenly has him longing for a different kind of future. When Sadie and Zeb are trapped in a mysterious underground chamber, any kind of future seems impossible. With some unexpected help from Sadie’s prototype, can the two find a way to escape? And if they do, can they find happiness together?     AmazonKU

KNOTTED BY THE WOLF PRINCE: MM FURRY ALIEN ROMANCE (DELANEY’S FURRY ALIEN MATES BOOK ONE) by Delaney Rain

Logan Parrish was a Cleveland police officer for all of two days when aliens that look like wolves, foxes, bunnies, and a bunch of other animals suddenly arrived. They claim they come in peace and just want to share their knowledge and tech with humans to improve everyone’s lives. At first, Logan isn’t sure what to believe. But when he’s acting as security while the Norlons visit Earth for the first time, Logan can’t stand by and let a big black wolf get shot. Logan takes the hits himself. Prince Alam Ye Lena knew the humans of Earth wouldn’t embrace them with open arms, but he never anticipated violence. When a human man puts himself between Alam and certain death, Alam doesn’t hesitate to fly back up to his ship and take his savior with him. In the coming weeks, Logan sees that the Norlons really are here to help and devotes himself to their cause. He quickly gets closer to the prince leading the delegation and knows he’s found the love of his life in a big furry wolf. But a faction calling themselves Humans First refuses to see the possibilities of an alliance with aliens and brings explosive suffering to the Norlons. Can Logan and Alam survive the ordeal and come out stronger on the other side?   AmazonKU

VENERY: A WHY CHOOSE ALIEN ROMANCE (FOR THE LOVE OF ALIENS BOOK THREE) by C M Stunich

I’ve been abducted by an alien in a cowboy hat. He needs me to play the role of fake fiancée to appease his family of tentacle-tailed cops. I’ll keep up the charade as long as I need if it means being reunited with Abraxas and Rurik. Shouldn’t be too hard, right? To play pretend …My life force is now inextricably tied to handsome, gun totin’ Officer Hyt.But do you know what happens if my new in-laws find out that I’m mated to three different males? Intergalactic war, that’s what. Eve Wakefield here, currently stationed on the water planet, Yaoh. I’ve been subject to all sorts of unimaginable cruelty since landing here: family drama, ill-fitting bathing suits, and Hyt’s horrible childhood friend. This woman is not only in love with my (fake) mate, but she’s also disturbingly perceptive. If she tells the Chief of Police that his son and I are liars: we’re dead. Did I mention that liars are executed here? And what about the king and queen, the ones stuck on that horrible spaceship? Liars might be killed on Hyt’s planet, but Rurik’s people won’t stand for adultery. If they find out, they’ll do worse: they’ll start eating planets and they won’t stop. Ah, hell. I did not intend to be crowned the queen of aliens. It sounds like the dumbest dumb-dumb alien romance plot ever. But if that’s the only way to save the people that I love, can I do it? Wear the crown, take the throne, save the universe. Yeah, I got this.     AmazonKU

VRIK (KA’ATARI WARRIORS BOOK SIX) by Kenzie Kelly

One of the first to find her rhun, one of the first to fall pregnant—and the only human survivor of the Shangris to be left alone. Xenobiologist Gabriella never expected to study anything more interesting than alien bacteria, but the stars had other plans. Flung across the universe with no way home, she’s compelled to join a huge Azar warrior right off the ship. As her friends fall in love with their mates, she hopes for a bright future. That hope is dashed when her mate seems to prefer anywhere but with her, and then gets himself killed. Very pregnant and very alone, she latches on to the Rucieth who appears next door. Vrik is mysterious, sexy as hell, grumpy, and he wants nothing to do with her. Gabriella is determined to win him over. Banished to Kadeya by his team leader, Vrik wants nothing more than to wait out his forced time off and get back in the fight. He has neither time nor patience for his bright new neighbor and her bizarre choice of pet. It doesn’t take long to determine the beautiful human quiets the voices in his mind. He needs her—maybe more than he wants to admit.     AmazonKU

FALLEN (FIRSTBORN, LASTBORN BOOK TWO) by Melissa Scott

Nic en Doroney was promised an education and an academic career in exchange for sharing the nanite burden she carries in her bloodstream. Instead, the Novilis family broke that bargain, and now Nic is captain of a small starship, competing with larger businesses by using illegal Ancestral technology to chart her way through the adjacent possible. But when Rejane Novilis re-enters her life, Nic is unable to resist the chance to work with her again, even if it means challenging the malevolent AI who have already destroyed human society once before.

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SINGLE STROKE (TRIUNE ALLIANCE BRIDES BOOK THREE) by Holly Bargo

Kidnapped and left for dead by the Sivuul, Louella Jefferson defies the odds by surviving her horrific fate. Her chance for escape presents itself when the Sivuul come under attack, but a rescue mission thwarts her hasty plans. General Superior Yas’kihn of Ahn’hudin cannot believe his luck. He has rescued the lost human bride and is convinced she’s his perfect match. However, Louella is far from submissive; she’s fierce, brave, and unafraid to challenge him. Louella has battled relentlessly for everything she has. Adjusting to a culture that coddles its women—offering privileges, not rights—goes against her independent nature. Bound by his high status, Yas’kihn faces societal pressures regarding his new union, and he’s committed to not letting his people down. Someone must compromise. A lot.     AmazonKU

CREATURE IN THE VAULT by Tammy Walsh

After I’m abducted to serve as a Prize at Ikmal prison, I think there’s no possible escape. But when the Supervisor offers me a way out, I’m quick to seize upon it; heal a secret prisoner and I win back my freedom. The prisoner’s gruff demeanor melts as I nurse him back to health. He confides in me that this isn’t the first time we’ve met – he’s seen me every day of his life…I rebel against his tyrannical rules but he’s determined to protect me, no matter the cost. And when I discover he’s tormented by inner demons and consumed by the need to control, we embark on a passionate love affair. When he touches me, I yearn for more. When he kisses me, I surrender in gratitude. When he undresses me, I ache to scream his name. And when he makes me fly, I soar higher than ever before. When he warns me to keep my distance, it only makes me want him more. I discover my true desires, as well as the dark secrets he keeps hidden away from prying eyes.     AmazonKU

THE ALIEN CHRISTMAS GRUMP (HOLIDAY WITH AN ALIEN FATED MATE BOOK THREE) by Alina Riley

He can wear Santa’s clothes, but he is still the biggest grump I’ve ever met…When I applied to be Santa’s helper, the last thing I could imagine was working with a grumpy guy who hates Christmas. He is hulky and strong. Even his handsome snarls send my heartbeat racing. But that’s not very Christmassy…When we have to work closely to ensure the kids can enjoy their time, the sparks between us draw us together. Except, I like this job while he hates every second of it. We can’t be more different from each other. Maybe we can survive the days together, but after that… what will happen?   AmazonKU

THE ADMIRAL AND THE REBEL: PTORIX EMPIRE BOOK SIX by Greta van der Rol

When opposites attract, explosions are sure to follow…Sara York’s fight began during a bloody episode on her planet that left her vowing justice. Now, she hides her true identity behind a respectable job as a freight operator. Her mission is simple: orchestrate raids, hijacks, and piracy to support the rebels. Everything was going according to plan until Fyn reappeared in her life. Confederacy Fleet Admiral Fyn Nielsen’s new assignment is to assist the ruler of a distant world to help eliminate piracy and smuggling. The last person he expects to see is Sara. He has never forgotten the woman who saved his life nearly a decade ago. What might have been a simple reunion becomes a dangerous game of subterfuge between the rebel and the military admiral sworn to stop her. As Sara and Fyn struggle with the growing love between them, they each face tough choices. If Sara risks everything, including her heart, will Fyn be there to catch her… or will he imprison her as a traitor?     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

TAILS OF SCROOGE by Anna Sinclair

Scrooge’s ledgers aren’t balancing. How irritating. Humans are nothing but betrayers – clearly they’re doing this. He just needs to figure out how. If he’s forced to oversee them, the least they could do is keep things in nice even columns. Unregistered women are going missing in Maggie’s town. Well, as a mechanic at her mining town’s cargo dock, it’s safe to say it’s not her town . . . but then that big guy up the mountain had better do something about it. He might think she’s afraid, but he seems pretty pettable to her. It’s that personality that could use a shake-up. Tails of Scrooge features a grumpy, furry alien and a blunt female mechanic on the hunt for answers together. Any slight references to another Christmas story are entirely intentional.     AmazonKU

WHEN DARKNESS FALLS by Marian Pattechat

Miya was supposed to be enjoying a well-deserved holiday on a sunny resort planet. But instead of sipping alien cocktails in her new bikini, she is stuck in her pilot seat transporting some edgy soldiers and their mysterious cargo to a backwater system. The fact that said cargo is a guy with looks that set her heart racing and a voice that gives her tingles in all the right places is no consolation. Maybe because the sexy alien is a prisoner so dangerous they keep him caged, cuffed, and under guard. Or perhaps because he keeps claiming everyone is going to die unless Miya sets him free. Yeah, sure. Like she would fall for that. This is going to be one boring, uneventful space trip on her perfectly safe ship… Right?     AmazonKU

CRESSIDA’S MOON (EMPIRE OF THE SKY BOOK ONE) by Mikala Ash

History got it wrong. The first live human made it to the moon just before Christmas, 1865. Her name was Cressida Troy. An assignation in a moonlit graveyard begins a perilous and sensual journey for plucky Cressida as she and her lovers track down an alien plot to conquer Earth. Rocket ships to the moon, body snatchers, ghosts, aliens, romance, and illicit erotic congress — Cressida’s Moon has it all.

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BRUTE’S MATE (WORLDSHIP BRIDES BOOK THREE) by Sue Lyndon

Being forced to mate with a Darvasson male is my greatest fear. The powerful aliens already took my sister, and the thought of leaving my widowed mother all alone breaks my heart. But the Darvassons are helping ensure the survival of humankind, and they expect compensation. When an ill-tempered Darvasson named Brute takes an interest in me, I’m utterly terrified. I try to hide, but it’s no use. Everywhere I go, the hulking seven-foot-tall security officer is there. Watching me. Guarding me. Stalking me like it’s his full-time job. Then it happens. One day, Brute snaps and carries me away to his private quarters. I try to resist the muscular beast, but it’s difficult when his savage growls and fevered kisses make me tremble with longing. He says he’s going to claim me and keep me as his bride—and he promises there’s no escape.     AmazonKU

A ROSIE CHRISTMAS:  A BRIDE PROGRAM NOVELLA (SAVING CERASTE) by Dane Griggs

Rosie Simson is committed to serving as the Human Bride Liaison on a Cerastean mothership. With bride volunteer Trinh’s help, Rosie wants to plan an amazing holiday extravaganza for all the brides who will be spending their first Christmas away from Earth. All the while still navigating the ship’s crew through tumultuous situations including an aggressive parent demanding his daughter’s return, a ship-wide issue of survivor’s guilt and trauma, and preparing a crew for an expedition back to the Ceraste home world to rehabilitate the planet – all while never losing sight of her professionalism. Her role of guiding human brides into Cerastean society takes a romantic turn when she develops a deep affection for D’Brac, a Cerastean Warrior who becomes her protector. However, Rosie knows that the Cerastean aliens all want to have children – it’s the point of the Bride Program, after all – and as a woman in her fifties… Well, that ship has sailed. D’Brac couldn’t possibly be interested in her romantically. Or could he? Amid the chaos, Rosie finds solace in her growing bond with D’Brac. Taking advantage of the holiday season, they plan to bring Earth’s Christmas traditions aboard the mothership, allowing human culture to be experienced in Cerastean society.   AmazonKU

HIS SECRET ALPHA: MM OMEGAVERSE SCIFI ROMANCE by Chani Lynn Feener

Sky Tancredi has had a secret crush on his best friend’s older brother for as long as he can remember. Too bad Kian has never seen him as anything other than a kid. Now that he’s graduating college and presented as an omega, Sky hopes things will be different the next time he runs into the alpha. The plan? Casually bump into him at the Christmas parade and blow Kian away with how mature—and hot—Sky now is. Too bad Sky’s body doesn’t stick to the program, and instead of coming off as a trendy, cool omega, Sky goes into heat at the first sight of the older male. Kian Erksine is an Intergalactic Detective with the IPF. But he pretty much hates his job. He’d thought it’d be all excitement all the time, but instead he mostly finds himself handling petty crimes. Now that he’s back on his home planet, he needs to think up a way to explain to his family that he’s not just there for the season, but to stay for good. As if that isn’t difficult enough, an awkward encounter with his younger brother’s best friend suddenly has Kian all sorts of confused about other things as well. Like whether or not Sky has always smelled that good. When Sky randomly goes into heat, Kian ends up giving him a hand. It was only meant to be a kind gesture, but now that he’s had a taste, Kian can’t seem to stop thinking about the creative omega. Or how badly he wants to make him his. His Secret Alpha is an MM Omegaverse Sci-Fi Romance set in the same universe as the author’s other Sci-Fi books. While mpreg does happen on this planet, it is not featured in this book.   AmazonKU

CHRISTMAS WITH AN ALIEN SAVAGE (KUTARIAN WARRIORS BOOK FOUR) by Alexa Grant and Ivy McAdams

Deck the halls with Kutarian ivy. Tis the season for a Christmas piney. Four months ago, I was a neo-paleontology student on a ship to a newly discovered planet. Now, I have an entire life here on Xion V, complete with a man who loves me, my best friends at my side, and a sweet baby on the way. What else could a lady alien need? Some Christmas cheer, of course! The planet’s northern lights display sounds like the perfect time to introduce the Kutarians to a traditional human Christmas. Naturally, I commit to the project before realizing the light show arrives in just four days…I recruit Eva and Trinity’s help, but they think I’ve bitten off more than I can chew. Kovak is eager to learn and help, but we’re in Awkwardsville right now. He may be an amazing father-to-be, but Mama’s been a good girl this year and needs a little love. If he doesn’t slide down my chimney soon, these Kutarians are going to meet the Grinch. I can’t throw a proper Christmas on a deadline with distractions like that. Bring on the To-Do lists. Put me at the top.     AmazonKU

KING OF ONUS (CHRONICLES OF ONUS BOOK ONE) by Kathleen Osborne

Pamela Delanie – Pamela falls asleep after having a little too much wine at a celebration dinner with her best friend. When she wakes, she’s confronted with a chilling truth: she’s been abducted and placed into cryogenic slumber, alongside thirteen other females from earth. Two centuries have elapsed since they were stolen…. They find themselves in an entirely different galaxy and thrust into a thrust into a strict patriarchy society. Magnar Jacoat, King of Onus – King Magnar and his warriors intercept a vessel intruding in their space. They stumble upon a wonder beyond imagining: fourteen women of otherworldly beauty. Together – Amidst challenging trials, Pamela and Magnar’s love blossoms. Lurking in the shadows is a malevolent Lord, driven by an unquenchable thirst for power and vengeance, who threatens their world and galaxy. Plagued with plots and betrayals, they put their trust and honor to the test.     AmazonKU

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VS: I had a really great review for TALINN, the third book in my Badari Gladiators series, last week from the Books of My Heart blog. Sophia Rose said: “Sci fi romance lovers who want alien steaminess and exciting fight scenes should definitely give Talinn and the rest of the trilogy a try.” The reviewer also added that she was “more excited” to return to the original Badari Warriors series and continue reading them. At 4.5 stars it was a wonderful review IMHO – she really gets what I try to do.

TALINN (BADARI GLADIATORS BOOK THREE)  by Veronica Scott

Talinn was a genetically engineered senior soldier in his Badari Warrior pack until unscrupulous laboratory guards faked his death and sold him into slavery in the galaxy’s hinterlands. Purchased by a nomadic warlord and forced to fight in games for the amusement of the crowds, Talinn has endured through sheer strength of will. He sees no possibility of escape but a Badari never gives up until the goddess calls him to the afterlife.

Bailey Kingsmere was a talented and ambitious entertainer on an interstellar cruise liner when her ship was destroyed in an accident. She escaped in a defective cryonic lifepod, which eventually drifted out of the Sectors entirely and crashed on a primitive planet. Superstitious locals decide to place her in the arena as a prize for a lucky gladiator.

Talinn needs only one look to know Bailey is his fated mate. He’ll do whatever it takes to rescue her from the other fighters and claim her as his prize but how can he ensure her safety thereafter? Since he’s not human and has alien reptilian predator DNA which gives him extra capabilities, will Bailey accept him as a mate? And can they ever escape their desperate situation and find a way to freedom? TALINN is the third book in the Badari Gladiators Series and can be read as a standalone. A steamy romance with fated mates this story was initially published in the Claimed Among the Stars Anthology (no longer available), but has been expanded here with an additional 15,000 words.

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WINNING OVER A WOOD WITCH (FOLK HAVEN) by Lauren Connolly

Blossom agrees to take part in an annual pumpkin-themed competition. She does not agree to play nice against a handsome, infuriating werewolf. Blossom left the small, magical town of Folk Haven to prove to herself and her family that a wood witch could live out in the human world on her own. But she’s drawn back to her childhood home during the autumn season, which puts her entirely too close to the werewolf who has taunted and teased her for years. Manny has loved Blossom since they were teenagers, but he pushed her away. That was the worst mistake of his life. Now the witch is back in town competing against him in the Pumpkin Wars. This could be his chance to win not only the crown, but also her heart.     AmazonKU

ADDING FUEL TO THE FIRE (THE WRAITH LORDS BOOK THREE) by Amy Sumida

I’m destined to end the war. To do that, I must empower my fellow Wraith Lords. But to share my magic with them, I have to fall in love. I’ve managed it three times already. Quite a feat for me, a guy who was raised to stay away from people out of fear that they might discover my secret—that I’m the only human on Varr with magic. But the secret’s out, and I’m finally accepted for who I am. I can do this. I can fall in love again and bring that man into our elite fighting team. I even have someone in mind. But Taroc isn’t the easiest man to get to know. Even as we get closer, I feel as if there’s layers to him that I will never reach. And yet, I won’t give up. As if falling in love wasn’t hard enough, I still have to be a Wraith Lord. That means going on missions and lately, those missions involve reanimated corpses. And that’s not the only way death is plaguing me. Despite my constant refusals, the Consciousness of Death Magic is intent on making me his student. I’ve promised the other Wraith Lords that I won’t use Death Magic unless I have no other option. But I know the Corrupter won’t stop at raising the dead, not now that he knows I’m alive. He will come for me with everything he has, and I’m afraid my options will quickly dwindle to Death. The Wraith Lords is a Gay Reverse Harem Fantasy Romance series set in a world where warriors battle corruption with magic, steel, and their very souls. The romance is wild, the love is epic, and the men are mouthwatering. And you get to have more than one.     AmazonKU

WIZARD’S TRAP by Margaret L Carter

Laurel always had a thing for sexy, good-looking Gil, and he wanted her, but the time was never right. Now he’s missing and presumed dead. Laurel tries to contact his spirit and succeeds—but she discovers he isn’t a ghost. Instead, he’s a wizard who’s cursed and imprisoned on the astral plane. Communicating with Laurel through his diary, Gil persuades her to recite a spell to restore him to the material plane. Lust ignites between them, and they satisfy the desire they’d once denied. Their time together is limited, though, for the spell’s effects won’t last. If Laurel braves the dangers of magic to save him, she can only hope their passion will survive the ordeal and grow into love.

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SNOWED IN: WHY CHOOSE HOLIDAY ANTHOLOGY by Various

Snowed in: Why choose holiday anthology is a collection of original, brand-new short stories for this holiday season. Volume 2 participating authors: Sydney St. James, D.E. Scion, R.A. Alyse, Ruby Smoke, Taylor Schafer, R.K. Pierce, Jenn Bullard, Kyra Alessy, Alisha Williams & Cassie Lein, Scarlett Phillips & MA Destiny, Cassandra Featherstone
**Volume 2 will contain PNR and OV themes. Please check the content and trigger warnings at the beginning of each story. Some stories may contain MM and MM+ couplings. Proceeds for this anthology will be donated to the Cancer Research Institute and World Central Kitchen.     Amazon

MY HOT NEIGHBOR IS AN IRISH VAMPIRE (THE KORRIGAN BROTHERHOOD BOOK TWO) by Roxie McClaine

Resist the thirst. Protect the Brotherhood. South Boston, 1982. When Sarah McCready quits the music industry, she goes home to Boston to start again. Nothing changed in her old neighborhood, except the creepy house next to hers. Someone reclusive and mysterious is renovating it. Too bad he isn’t the friendly type. After decades of endless war, Cillian Darragh is tired of bloodshed. Determined to re-integrate into the Morrigan Brotherhood, he means to let go of his hatred and master his bloodlust. Fixing up the family home seems like a good start. He never expected Sarah. Feisty, witty, and too smart for her own good, she brings his walls down in a way no one has in a long time. When her blood all but sings in her veins, just for him, he knows he can’t stay away. Secrets surround Cillian Darragh, drawing Sarah into a timeless vampiric underworld beneath Boston’s surface. But an old enemy remembers the Brotherhood, and judgment is coming. Cillian must protect her from his past, or her life, and the lives of his brethren may be forfeit.

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UNLIKELY LOVE (HUNTED FAE BOOK FOUR) by Mona Black

This Fae-blooded omega and her clan on the run from the Empire have now reached safe haven. We made it. We crossed the border and are now safe. Now our main concern is putting some distance between us and the border, and finding a home for our growing family. Needless to say that my heat was a success and the project “bring back the Fae” is underway… starting with a couple of tiny Fae who will be born some months down the line. But at least we are now in safety and we can live and work in peace to build our dream of a home and family.

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HOOF’N IT by Harpie Alexa

VS Note: This book is not available on Amazon.

The crops are DOOMED, so she’s being SACRIFICED to the beast to SAVE her village!The village elders claim the sacrifices will stop the next plague, famine, and drought. They claim the sacrifices will end when the village is no longer suffering. IT’S A LIE! And thanks to those ignorant corrupt fools controlling the townsfolk, Elizabeth will soon be dead. The beast may be nothing more than a farce, but the labyrinth she’s trapped in is very much real. As Elizabeth desperately attempts to escape, falling deeper into the bowels of the earth, she quickly discovers that someone else has been down there before. Someone—or something—that not only lurks in the shadows, but is trying to catch her. And it is not her former villagers or her imagination.     Apple Books     Kobo     GooglePlay

CURSED SANDS OF TIME by Shelly Shoemaker

He destroyed them, just like how they destroyed her. The destruction began by setting the world on fire, taking my heart with it… Chaotic storms of sand blowing through until she was found again. It’s been three thousand years, and he hasn’t quit waiting for her ka to reappear in the world of the living. A cursed God bound to be with the one he loves. When he heard her name as a part of an excavation crew, he immediately sets forth funding with the hope of her remembering.… Will the Sands of Time allow the curse to be broken? All she has done her whole life is chase mystery. Orphaned at such a young age, she has never discovered where she is from. The only clue she was given, a necklace that led her to Egypt to become an archeology student. A planned excavation with her cheating ex seemed like a terrible idea, until she met him. His golden eyes are familiar yet strange, making her feel like they might have met before. Wouldn’t she remember such a handsome face? There are so many strange things occurring, whispers, shadows, scorpions and sandstorms of memories. We finally found her, and these poor excuse for men, disrespecting her like she doesn’t belong. She is the desert rose herself, beauty while the world is so barren. They will suffer while she is still breathing, Will she remember us? This curse has reigned havoc long enough. Can we uncurse the very sands that placed so much despair into our world?     AmazonKU

MIDNIGHT ASCENSION: BLOODLINES BOOK FIVE by Erin O’Kane

She has the blood of a goddess in her veins, and some are willing to kill her for it.
Laelia has finally learnt the truth of her heritage, but instead of feeling relieved, she only has more questions. Not to mention the deadly challenges the Queen of the Witches is putting her through. The tide is turning at the Haven and Laelia is gaining more and more support. She is the key to bringing the werewolves and the witches together. Of course, this will take away power from the current ruler, and the Queen is determined not to let this happen. Prophesies, attempts on her life, and tasks that look like child’s play; Laelia has to face it all, but with the power of a goddess, this half-breed could rule over both the witches and the werewolves. However, that much power at her disposal is addictive, and Laelia is about to learn that her own worst enemy could actually be herself.     AmazonKU

IT’S A TENTA-FUL LIFE: A WINTER HOLIDAY MM ROMANCE by Amanda Meuwissen

If angels get wings, what do monsters get? Brody Hawkins was living the good life. Unattached, young, attractive, with a great job at the Shangri-La La Land gay bar and bringing men and women back to his bed most nights without ever being tied down.
Until the night he stumbles upon an injured man in the snow. Wary of the circumstances that might have left someone for dead so near to Christmas, instead of taking the man to a hospital, Brody brings him home. He dubs the man Goldie, having no other name offered to him when Goldie wakes, but his golden hair and eyes are like tinsel on a tree.
Goldie couldn’t have anything to do with the murders or missing person from a few blocks down. He couldn’t. He’s too sweet and soft-spoken and even a little sad. He’s no monster. But he also might not be human.     AmazonKU

SNOWED IN: A WINTER ROMANCE ANTHOLOGY by Various

VS Note: I don’t know the genres of the stories included but I always like to support anthologies. Listed in Erotica.

Trapped in the cold has never been so hot. Snowflakes fall, enveloping the world in an icy cocoon. For these authors, that’s the perfect excuse to get down, dirty, and oh so hot.
Join us as we take a beloved trope and give you exactly what you’re asking for—snowy goodness with a heat that will melt your unmentionables. Sixteen authors come together to bring you fresh snowed-in stories sure to make you shiver and ask for more.   AmazonKU

SPEAK OF THE DEMON (SUPERNATURAL MIDLIFE BOUNTY HUNTER) (SHROUDED NATION BOOK 14) by Brenda Trim and Tia Didmon

A bounty. A fallen goddess. A queen of hell. As a tribred and a member of the supernatural community, I have faced creatures of the night, battled curses, and danced on the edge of danger. But nothing could prepare me for a fallen goddess with an insatiable thirst for power. Her malevolent artifact is the key to our destruction and it will take more than my wits to thwart her treacherous plan. With the fate of the abducted innocents in the balance, I will need the help of those I hold dear in order to avert a supernatural war. But there is a sacrifice needed to track a demon with the powers of a goddess. Can I risk my family for the good of the Shrouded Nation, or am I destined to kneel at the feet of a new master?     AmazonKU

A NEW PROSPECT (WESTIN FORCE DELTA BOOK FOUR) by Julie Trettel

Wolves mate for life. For better or worse. I’ve lived it all–the good, the bad, and the ugly. Still, I don’t back down on my commitments. Living with Annie isn’t always easy and some things need to change. I need to change. But the damage runs deep. Will we be able to overcome our past and start again?     AmazonKU

TENTACLES ROCK: A MM WINTER HOLIDAY ROMANCE by K C Carmine

A tentacled waiter. A grumpy musician. A song that brings them together. Nereus – I arrived in Miami to learn about the restaurant business so I could sail towards my goal of taking over my dad’s taverna. Or so I thought. Because when I meet Rick, a talented rockstar with a body to die for, my love for music reawakens. In the past, I found out through heartbreak and rejection, that the world wouldn’t accept a musician with tentacles. I can’t jeopardize my future and disappoint my family for a fling with a rockstar, no matter how much me and my tentacles want him. Rick – After months of creative block and fruitless search for a new sound, I find something even better. A muse. But the waiter with a dimpled smile and talented tentacles becomes so much more to me all too quickly. The music we create together touches my heart, but it’s Ner who finally steals it. His dominant streak hidden behind easy smiles, the alluring shade of his teal skin, and the things he can do with those tentacles blow my mind. If only he didn’t have to return to Greece and the future he had planned before our paths crossed.   AmazonKU

MONSTER’S SECRET (BLACKTHORN ACADEMY FOR SUPERNATURALS BOOK SIX) by Erzabet Bishop and Gina Kincade 

Lilia Hazelwood is ready for her second year at Blackthorn Academy, eager to tame her wobbly magic. But most of all, she aims to find out more about her mother’s time at the academy and what really happened to cause her mysterious disappearance. Brom Magnus is not his father’s son. Tarnished by his father’s legacy, he is determined to learn what he needs to find the faery gate on the island, but what he discovers instead will throw all of his plans into an upheaval.

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ZODIANS: 12 ROMANTIC VIGNETTES BASED ON THE STAR SIGNS by Linda Mooney

Capricorn – Phillip discovers his guide is more suited for the terrain than he knew. Aquarius – Meomi inherited her family farm, only to be hit with a major drought. Pisces – Elliot came to get his fortune read. Instead, Dorrie discovered hers. Aries – Thugs thought the old couple camping out would be easy prey. Taurus – Tark saves a young heifer sent to the slaughterhouse where he works.
Gemini – Lucia thought she was the last person alive after an apocalyptic event. Cancer – Arlene offered him water on a scorching summer day, not realizing how he would react. Leo – Linsie discovers why one particularly reclusive movie star is considered to be “the least vain man in Hollywood”. Virgo – Penni finds out that sometimes a minor traffic infraction can be a good thing. Libra – It has been years since Myles has met a woman so pure of heart. Scorpio – Aria’s story about a missing child isn’t what Hart expected to hear. Then again, she was nothing like he expected either. Sagittarius – It wasn’t until an accident on a cold winter’s night that Embeth finally got to meet her neighbor.      Amazon     Apple Books    Kobo

WED TO KRAMPUS by Cara Wylde

Is there anyone for me? Or am I meant to live and die alone? Krampus. It could be my name, or it could be what my species is called. I don’t know. During The Shift, something happened, and I lost my memory. I don’t know where I come from; all I know is there’s no one like me on Alia Terra. I am unique. Uniquely monstrous. I am hard to look at. I don’t know how old I am, either. Old, for sure, but I feel young. Young enough that I have warmth and love to offer, if only I could find someone to accept me as I am. My only option is the Temple, but even as I let them draw my blood for the DNA test, I have no hope they’ll find a match for me. Against all odds, they do. And she is beautiful, perfect, so sweet, and… horrified when she sees me. My bride cannot look at my face. How will she see what’s in my heart?     AmazonKU

KRAKEN KLAUS: A MM WINTER HOLIDAY ROMANCE by Charlotte Brice

This is not your typical Christmas story. Sure, it’s set on a Christmas holiday cruise liner. Of course there is a roast turkey dinner with all the trimmings. Yes, there are presents, chocolate and tinsel…but there are also tentacles. And we all know that is what you came for. When Moshe realises his fellow mer crew are dumping toxic chemicals into the sea, under the guise of holiday cruises, he is horrified. When the only song he can ever remember lures up a giant sea octopus, he can finally stop his own people from polluting the sea. But Ryuu has other things on his mind. He responded to the song of his mate. Sure, he’ll destroy the boat for his love, but Moshe demands the passengers be unharmed.      AmazonKU

CASE OF THE MISSING OMEGA: AM OMEGA-NOIR NOVEL by Juniper Kerry

When a pack of alphas walked through the door of my office one night in mid-summer, I was excited. Not just because I need this job to keep my business afloat, but also because I’ve been into the alpha/omega stuff for years. We don’t see a lot of alphas in Boston, and I’ve never met an omega in person before. So when the alphas tell me they’re looking for their kidnapped bride, I’m happy to help. …That is, until I realize how dominating, overbearing, micro-managing, and positively controlling these guys can be. It doesn’t matter how cute they are, or how good they smell, or how willing they are to defend me against some over-zealous former client who might be stalking me. These alphas don’t get to take over this investigation. I’m going to solve it, and they’re along for the ride, not the other way around. And when we finally find their girl, their omega, I’m going to let them go. Because I am absolutely, definitely, for sure not falling in love with them.

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BORN OF FIRE (FLAME RIDERS BOOK ONE) by C A Varian

In the enchanting realm of Eldoria, where the Elder Mountains stand tall and the ocean whispers secrets, the destiny of a young boy, Josu Greensword, unfolds. In the pursuit of providing for his family, Josu, accompanied by his spirited friend Aelara, embarks on a treacherous journey armed with nothing but swords and bows. Their quest takes them through the dense forest and into the labyrinthine caves of the Elder Mountains, in search of precious gemstones that hold the promise of a better future. However, fate takes an unexpected turn when, hidden in a forgotten alcove, they stumble upon a dragon egg. Its scales shimmer with an otherworldly radiance, and the pulsing warmth emanating from within calls out to Josu. In a daring moment of impulse, he resolves to claim the egg as his own, setting into motion a chain of events that will forever alter the course of his life.     AmazonKU

AVENGER’S HEAT (MOON SHIFTER BOOK FOUR) by Katie Reus

VS Note: An “updated and revised” re-release.

They’re just friends…Enforcer Erin Flynn has dedicated her life to protecting shifters. But protecting her heart from Noah, the gorgeous wolf who saved her life last year, is more difficult than any mission. Especially since he’s determined to break down all her walls. And now that they’ve been assigned a job together, she’s not sure she can hide any longer. But he wants more, including all her secrets…Sent back to his hometown of New Orleans, Noah finds himself entangled in a mystery more sinister than he or Erin could have imagined. As the body count rises, chilling information about Erin’s past is revealed. The people who wanted her dead long ago are trying to finish the job—and Noah will destroy anyone who tries. But without Erin’s trust, they’re both doomed.

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CONNOR: DESTINED PARANORMALS BOOK FIVE by Taylor Rylan

When you’re a fae born in the shifter realm, the last thing you expect is to discover your mate is fae, sent from the fae realm just for you. Connor Romano loves his family. Born to a vampire father and a fae mother, he’s spent his entire life witnessing firsthand the level his father would go to protect his mother, him, and their fae sister. Because of this, the last thing he wants is a fae mate of his own. The fates have other plans though. Milo Thomas just wishes to feel wanted. Orphaned at birth and raised by his grandparents, he’s reminded frequently that he is the cause of his parents’ deaths. Milo endures and hopes that one day, he can find a way to escape the prison that he’s been subjected to for the past eighteen years. Connor isn’t sure he’s the right mate for Milo, but the defeat in his mate’s eyes draws him unlike anything else. How could someone so young be beaten down by life already? Can he change that? Will they be able to make a life together like his parents did? Will Milo finally open up and let Connor in?     AmazonKU

ICE DRAGON PRINCE’S MATE by Danie Clark

Heartbroken after my fated mate rejected me. I never thought I’d have a chance at love.
At my cousin’s wedding, the bride’s beautiful red-head sister has my attention and protecting her is my pleasure. Rather than fight, I stow her away behind a pillar, pressing against her body to keep her shielded from those who might take issue with her betrayal, something I found out because she does not seem to be able to keep anything to herself, including her sexy body. “Is it safe?” Long lashes beat against the top of her cheeks as she waits for a response. I’m entranced by her beauty, and her voice that feels like my silk sheets. “Put your arms around my neck,” I command, coming up with a strategy to get her to safety so that I can join the fight. Without hesitance, she wraps her long, supple arms around me and whispers, “Like this?” A grin appears on my lips, and I nod. I’m bound by duty, but my wild heart wants what it wants, and right now, that’s Morgan. In whatever capacity I can have her.     AmazonKU

MONSTERS, MARRIAGE AND MISTLETOE (PINE RIDGE UNIVERSE) by S C Principale

Rhea (AKA Mrs. Stein) has never gotten over her ex ending their marriage and abandoning her, but after several lifetimes apart, it’s time for them to bury the hatchet, the pitchforks, and the flaming torches, and be mature adults. After all, they’re both over two hundred. Manny Finklestein changed his name when he left Europe decades ago. He thought leaving Rhea behind would be the best thing for her. It was his fault that such a beautiful creature even existed—and was branded as a hideous monster. Manny is in shock (no pun intended) when he gets a message that Rhea is not only alive but in Pine Ridge for the holidays to say goodbye, part as friends—and get him to sign divorce papers. But what happens when magic, mistletoe, and merry-making combine with the former Mr. and Mrs.? Could they be destined for a real shot at love outside of a madman’s lab? It’ll take a holiday miracle to re-make this monster match.     AmazonKU

FURY OF THE KINGS (COURT OF THE FAE PRINCES BOOK THREE) by

I made a thoughtless decision, then I lost my princes…Apparently, the best time to ask someone a life or death question is when they’re fresh from being kidnapped and tired as hell. Who knew? Now, my princes are gone to a terrible place, and it’s up to me to bring them back. To do so, not only do I need to learn to survive in a new world of darkness and lies, but I need to decide how I feel and what I want for my life. Rescuing the princes is only the first step. Agreeing to turn this fake marriage into a real one is the next, if I can handle it. And then? Well, I need to figure out if I can be the wife to four men tricked by a potion     AmazonKU

TELL NO TALES: MM PIRATE FANTASY ROMANCE (ROMANCING THE HIGH SEAS BOOK TWO) by Edie Montreaux

Vadim has made peace with his former crew. He’s convinced them their emperor is in danger, but he’s still at war with himself. He’s certain his relationship with Klaus is irreparable. Besides, he’s already loved and lost twice. He doesn’t deserve a third chance with a man who is his better in every way. Klaus sees Vadim only as an enemy. He craves a normal life of laughter and love, but no matter how much he desires it, he’ll never be normal. His ability to detect magic users and his skill as a pleasure house worker makes that impossible. Vadim only cares about the former, not the latter, but Klaus wishes to ensnare him with both. Vadim handles Klaus with kid gloves, while Klaus snaps at him with bratty responses and underhanded actions. He might have gone too far by sabotaging Vadim’s sail bed, forcing them to share a mattress in the ship’s hold. When Vadim’s gloves come off, he could kill Klaus once and for all, or his touch could drive them both to recklessness.     AmazonKU

HEXES AND HEADSTONES (A CUMBERPATCH COVE MYSTERY BOOK SEVEN) by Nola Robertson

Rylee has decided to embrace her ghost-seeing abilities and obtain her supernatural sleuthing certification. After weeks of studying, the only obstacle left is taking the final exam. In order to pass the test, she must prove she can communicate with spirits—a difficult task unless someone has recently been murdered. Fortunately, seeing a magical aura leads to breaking a witch’s hex and releasing the ghost of a woman who’d mysteriously disappeared years ago. Unfortunately, without a body, Rylee won’t be able to solve the case without sharing her secret with the town’s sheriff. Can Rylee, with the support of her family and friends, solve the mystery and pass her test before someone else falls victim to a hex?     AmazonKU

ARCANE BETRAYAL (ARCANE TALENTS BOOK SIX) by Angela Knight

Margay Whitfield has a mystical bond to a tiger spirit which allows her to call on the animal’s power — until a terrorist bombing leaves her with PTSD and shaky control over her inner big cat. Now she’s come home to Ashburg, S.C., where her mother owns a restaurant. Margay hopes that a simple, boring job will give her the time and peace to heal her psychic wounds and rebuild her control over Razia, her tiger. But when the terrorists who attacked her in Ukraine use Raz to turn the town against her and her mother, she has to call a cop. Though Ashburg Police Chief Grant Sawyer has no magical abilities at all, he and Margay were childhood best friends — and high school sweethearts. But ten years of tragedy has left Margay with deep psychological wounds and a fear she could hurt — even kill — the man she loves. Can Margay and Grant defeat the terrorists despite the odds, and rediscover their lost love?

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DAWG-NAPPED (HOLIDAY HOWLZ BOOK ONE) by Anne Kane

When one of Santa’s elves stops at the Prairie Dawg Saloon on his vintage motorcycle, Cyndi can’t resist taking a closer look at the classic bike. Then Bruce comes back outside unexpectedly and Cyndi panics, shifting to hide in one of the saddlebags. She doesn’t realize the bike is a matchmaking reindeer in disguise. Comet knows all about the sexy little critters of Dawg Town, and he’s decided the cute little prairie dawg is just what Bruce needs to cuddle up with him in his North Pole cottage.

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MIDSUMMER’S EMBRACE (TALES OF THE TELLURIAN PACK BOOK SEVEN) by Blake R Wolfe

VS Note: a “short”. Listed in Erotica.

When two fated mates meet under the full moon, there’s only one thing to do. And it’s still just as good as the first time. Adrian’s been spending many late nights at the park research center. So when he misses the pack solstice celebration, I can’t say I’m surprised. Thankfully, I knew just where to find him. However, I wasn’t expecting also to find the Mishipeshu, the creature he’s been studying, with a new calf. Adrian’s overcome with joy that this beast isn’t as close to extinction as he feared. When the beast leaves, Adrian and I are left on a beach under the full moon’s light. It’s just like the night we first met. The call of the wolf is strong, and our mate bond is even stronger. Who are we to resist reliving our first encounter, even if it means anyone could catch us in the act?   AmazonKU

CHAOS COMES TO CHRISTMAS VALLEY by Kate Satori

In the idyllic town of Christmas Valley, where the biggest crimes are relying on dollar store Christmas bags and making hot chocolate with water, Jamie Snow was born into a town full of elves, reindeer, and a jolly, old man. As a rare Christmas witch, she shines like a beacon of what not to do amongst her extended family and friends. In fact, she’s the reason Santa missed his delivery run last year, and everyone refuses to let her forget.
When chaos comes to Christmas Valley, and the yearly Reindeer Games are canceled due to a tragedy, Jamie is forced to rely on her wits and messy magic to uncover evidence of a crime gone bad. She’s convinced that solving the crime might be just the thing for her family and friends to finally forget her faux-pas and relish her for the woman she’s become, rather than the one who ruined Christmas. Can Jamie find answers before it’s too late? Or will Christmas be ruined once again?     AmazonKU

CRUEL TIDES (QUEEN OF TRIDENTS BOOK TWO) by Shana Brooke

Retrieving the trident was supposed to be the hard part. Now a new storm is brewing on the horizon. That curse the merfolk are under? Still swimming strong. Leander thought the trident could break it, but it’s breaking him instead. Sure, it gives him god-like powers, but they come at a cost too steep to pay—his life. If that isn’t enough, now we must make our way to the Indian Ocean or face the wrath of Barren’s queen. That’s how the four of us end up on an international flight to… where exactly is Barren’s island, again? Oh—five of us—sorry. Can’t forget Laverne. But we soon find this luxurious island conceals far more than glittering beaches. And just when things get cozy, a familiar sea wizard emerges from the shadows to pluck me away from my newfound paradise. When he draws me into his darkness, he whispers a secret that threatens to unravel the bonds I’ve forged with my mates. I can never let them know. But secrets, like waves, have a way of surfacing. If my mates do discover the truth I’ve witnessed here in the shadows… I fear these cruel tides will tear us apart.     AmazonKU

HEART OF THE FIRE (THE DRAGON TRIBUTES BOOK THREE) by Charlene Hartnady

The dragons on Draig Island are not your run-of-the-mill kind. They’re something else entirely…Although you will see characters from previous books, this story will follow Kim and Blaze. To avoid spoilers, there will not be a blurb. It is very much an enemies to lovers romance. For the best enjoyment, please read books 1 and 2 first.   AmazonKU

HAMMER AND POWDER (SEVEN BROTHERS BOOK ONE) by Megan Derr

he Kingdom of Rinaha is all that stands between the violent, greedy Boorna and the rest of the continent, and they do so by way of their immense and heavily guarded Wall of Gamala, an enormous undertaking that runs the length of the southern end of the continent, standing strong for more than two hundred years. Maintaining the Wall and the forces that guard it is an expensive undertaking, one that other countries are reluctant to contribute significantly to, despite the fact they benefit greatly from its existence. In an effort to change that, the king of Rinaha arranges a marriage between the powerful Takahara family and a royal relation of the neighboring kingdom of Aaran. Hideki, better known as Warhammer, is playing escort for his brother Saburo, the chosen candidate being sent off to marry the nephew of the king of Aaran and bridge political divides once and for all. Shortly after arrival, though..(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)

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THE BROKEN PRINCE (DIRTY BLOOD BOOK FIVE) by Penelope Barsetti

I never should have saved her. Harlow is smart and fierce, and I should have known that she would cross me. Now I’m a prisoner under the castle–and once her father returns I’m as good as dead. I’ve heard tales of the king’s ferocity, and I know he’ll burn me alive with just his stare. But before he can kill me, I make a proposal. If he lets me live, I’ll pledge the vampires to fight in this war. The Teeth are dangerous, whatever plans they have are even more dangerous. King Rolfe needs me alive–whether he likes it or not. He spares my life–but I’m still a prisoner. The only person who can get me out of here is Harlow, so I ask her to pardon me. Whether she likes it or not, she owes me. I saved her from the teeth, so she needs to save me from this cell. If she doesn’t…I’ll die. And then I feel it…the affection she tries so hard to hide. There’s still something here, a fire between us that just won’t die. She should hate me from what I’ve done to her…but she doesn’t. Because she still wants me. And I deeply, painfully still want her.   AmazonKU

A DISCOVERY OF DEMONOLOGY (WITCHERY HOLLOWS BOOK ONE) by Amelia Hutchins

This book was previously released as part of the BABE23 anthology. What if Neverland existed? What if Peter Pan wasn’t a boy in tights? What if, instead, he’s a demon so powerful that he commands Hell’s Army? Rowan Teivel is the last man I should be feeling anything for. He is arrogant, dominant, and arouses something dangerously depraved within me. He’s also the darkest and wickedest soul I’ve encountered. I should have heeded the warnings I was given. But the moment I let him lure me into Neverland, I was his. One taste of the primal, ancient beast and I wanted him to destroy, corrupt, and desecrate me in the darkest, sensual way. If I let Rowan have absolute control over my pleasure, would it be the worst thing? He only wants to own my soul, or so I thought.

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CAROL OF THE WITCHES (THE WITCHES OF HOLIDAY HILLS COZY MYSTERY SERIES BOOK 18) by Carol Ridder Aspenson

In the picturesque town of Holiday Hills, every snowflake that falls has a touch of magic and every resident has a quirky secret or two. This year, the most awaited event is Bessie’s annual Christmas carol night where magicals from near and far come together to sing enchanting carols crafted by a rare and ancient family spell that can only be conjured once a year. But as the first snowflake settled on the doorstep of the Enchanted, the town’s beloved bookshop and coffee house, Bessie discovers that the charmed carol sheets have vanished! Without these magical notes, Christmas in Holiday Hills will be silent for the first time in centuries. Enter me, Abby Odell, a witch determined to make Christmas right, and find those music sheets. With the help of my Burmese cat familiar, Cooper, my bestie, Stella, and her familiar a drooly dog named Pony, of course. The problem is, we have no idea where to start. As the clues unravel, we stumble upon a plot twistier than a candy cane and finds there’s more at stake than just a song.   AmazonKU

OF WULF AND WYND: AN F/F OMEGAVERSE FANTASY ROMANCE (THE KINGDOMS OF GYLDREN BOOK FOUR) by Lexa Luthor

Every secret has a price. In accordance with the terms of their marriage, Princess Roswynd and Prince Tharon must visit the Kingdom of White Sommer and Tharon’s family. Behind closed doors, Tharon asks a lord to assist her in seeking permanent peace for her kingdom. But Tharon must hide her plans from her power-hungry brother, Saxon, who wishes to restart the war. Meanwhile, Roswynd has a chance to further investigate the murder of Tharon’s mother, Edeva. She quickly determines that Eustace Blakesley’s journals may hold valuable information about Edeva’s death. However, the journals are secured in Saxon’s bedchambers. Once Roswynd steals them, she uncovers more dark secrets within the House of Blakesley. Secrets that could dearly cost Roswynd and Tharon.

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BETWEEN BROTHERS by Stasia Black

Remus isn’t about to wait around for happiness. It’s time to go steal himself a consort. As for what his conjoined twin brother wants… well Romulus didn’t ask him before locking them up for two hundred years, did he? No, it’s time to take what should have been his long ago. And if Remus has to go to war with his own twin to get it… well let the games begin.     AmazonKU

BITE THE WITCH THAT FEEDS (PAWS AND POLTERGEISTS BOOK THREE) by Mara Webb

A mysterious stranger disrupts the calm of Celeste’s home, banging on the door relentlessly and sending her barking mad. This enigmatic figure holds secrets about her family, particularly her sister Gemma, who remains tight-lipped in the face of probing questions. The intrigue deepens when the stranger meets an untimely demise in the heart of the town. A revelation from her ghostly Aunt Sissy propels her towards a dangerous encounter with the town’s resident demon, all in the name of quick cash. But does Celeste have a good poker face? As if navigating supernatural confessions and demonic dealings weren’t enough, Celeste’s attempt at a relaxing date night with the local chief of police is rudely interrupted. Chaos is unleashed the second a beat-up station wagon rolls into Silverwood and Celeste’s parents step out. Let the fur fly!   AmazonKU

MERCURY RISING: A BRIDE FOR THE BLOOD LORDS NOVELLA (THE INFERNO UNIVERSE BOOK ONE) by Alessa Thorn

Welcome to Inferno, the city where monsters rule and only the strong survive. Each district is ruled by a different species and if you choose to come and dance with these devils, you’re never going to be the same again. Mercury Rising, is a standalone novella that is a sizzling vampire tale drenched in bloodlust and revenge, perfect for readers seeking their spice in the shadows. For centuries, Asteria and her lineage have sworn to protect an ancient vampire clan. When tragedy strikes and her family falls to a rival clan’s ruthlessness, Asteria seeks vengeance. There is only one vampire strong enough to aid her quest: the legendary Mercury. But waking him from his centuries-long slumber won’t be easy, especially with betrayal brewing in his own bloodline. Mercury awakens to a world that has passed him by, and that was never part of the plan. Driven by a desire for retribution against those responsible, he sees in Asteria a key to unlocking his family’s treachery. Despite the chaos and violence surrounding them, Mercury is drawn to Asteria, eager to offer her a deadly gift; the heads of her enemies in return for her becoming his forever.     AmazonKU

CLAW’D (EVERGREEN COUNCIL BOOK TWO) by Vin George

“Conditioned to hate him but I can’t stop craving him.” On the verge of bloodlust, vampire Sorley breaks into wolf shifter Gethin’s home. Gethin, who’s been indoctrinated to avoid and even despise bloodsuckers, wants to turn him over to higher ups in the Evergreen Council and forget about him. If only it were that simple! Sorley seems to be a victim of a mysterious attack, pinging Gethin’s protective instincts. He’s also devastatingly gorgeous, and Gethin is thrown by the attraction. As a wolf he has no business getting entangled with an immortal malevampire. Even if they give in to their desire, it can only ever be a fling. Sorley just wants to go home and bury his pretty head in the proverbial sand, but however much he hates it, he needs Gethin’s help. He might even get some benefits out of the deal. The infuriating, furry hunk of a shifter has kind eyes, and his scent is unexpectedly delicious. He also, curiously, makes Sorley feel safe. But Sorley is definitely not developing any feelings for the man. That would be absurd. When it becomes apparent Sorley is not the only victim of an unknown assailant, the entire Council must pull together to stop the attacks. Egos clash as tension rises, and you could even say there’s a lot at stake.     AmazonKU

FORGED: BECOMING THE ORC QUEEN by BE Brouillard

I’ve never seen the face of the beast who pursues me. All I know is that he’s relentless in his quest. They say that I have the Curse. A ticking timebomb of uncontrollable bloodlust. If only they knew that everything I’ve done, I did for my people. Still, they plan to cage me. Lock me up and give me a “cure” that may end up killing me. Now, I’m on the run from a relentless hunter. There’s no escape. He’ll follow me to the farthest reaches of our realms – and if he catches me, I’m doomed. Surrender is not in my nature; I’ll fight him fang and claw if I have to. I just wish he didn’t revel so much in the chase. You see, my pursuer is an elite Orc guard, and the faster I run, the harder I resist the more he seems to enjoy it. With each interaction, there is a dangerous dance between predator and prey, and the lines are seriously beginning to blur. Now, I’m questioning who truly holds the upper hand as I find myself playing a treacherous game of danger and desire. Who knew that an Orc could be so deliciously attractive? So strong, so powerful, and unstoppable in everything he does…and I mean everything. Then, I’m snatched away from the Orc warrior – and just when I was starting to think that I might not want to be rescued, after all. I soon discover I’ve gone from the frying pan into a raging inferno. And I’m seriously loving the heat.     AmazonKU

EVERLASTING HONOR (DRAGON ROYALS BOOK SIX) by

I’m pregnant with my first child, and I’m nesting…totally normal. Except my version of totally normal nesting includes hiding a magical artifact to make sure it can never fall into the hands of villains again…In this epilogue for the Dragon Royals series, Honor and her men enjoy one more adventure… and have their first glimpses into Hanna’s future.   Amazon

A SECRET SHIFTER LODGE CHRISTMAS (HOLIDAY SHIFTERS OF FROST MOUNTAIN) by Lisa Daniels and Scarlett Stone

It’s those bloody diamonds. I wouldn’t have taken off if not for them. Or flown coach with a creepy stalker after me. When our plane crashed into the mountain…I knew I was really screwed. I should have died on this snowy mountain…Luckily, someone’s come my way. But this sexy hermit wants nothing to do with me. All he wants is to save his son, back in his secret lodge. Too bad I never take no for an answer. And it’s just as well…Because I’m not sure I can survive on this magical mountain alone. My stalker is still out there, and he’s coming for the diamonds. I need this steamy bear shifter, more than anything in the world. I need his help…And maybe, just maybe, I’ll get to have him for Christmas.     AmazonKU     AB

SANTA’S SECRET by JA Armstrong

For eighteen years, Charlotte Klaus lived a sunny life as an aerospace engineer and professor in Florida. But when her father needed her help back home in Qeqertarsuaq, Greenland, to take over the family business, she packed her bags and returned to the Arctic. After ten years of running the family business and raising her daughter, Magda, Charlotte’s friends and family can see she’s lonely. In fact, Magda has a special Christmas wish for her mom—to find love again. But there’s a problem. How can Magda send a letter to Santa at the North Pole when her mom is Santa Claus and lives in Greenland? Luckily, Charlotte’s elf secretary, Eli, has wise advice: say a prayer instead. And soon enough, a new resident arrives in their small village. Dr. Rowan McCarthy is an Irish geologist on a one-year contract to study the volcanic landscape of Disko Island. She makes an immediate impression on its residents—especially Charlotte and Magda. A friendship blossoms into romance between the football-playing, nature-loving geologist and the affable Charlotte Klaus. Charlotte still has not shared her secret, and she fears life in Greenland will lose its luster for Rowan. But with a bit of magic and a lot of love, perhaps Santa will get an unexpected Christmas present after all. Forget everything you know about Santa Claus in this light-hearted, family-friendly holiday romance from JA Armstrong. Everyone deserves love—even a single lesbian mom who is an aerospace engineer and who happens to be Santa Claus.     AmazonKU

A WOLF IN THE GARDEN (LOST MOON: UNRAVELLING MONSTERS UNIVERSE BOOK ONE) by Allegra Hall

VS Note: From NOV 30.

Ellie never expected to see him again. Two years after the Unravelling revealed monsters and their hidden realm to the world, garden designer Ellie Harding seems to have her life together, living out her cottagecore dreams on the picturesque island of Motuwai, New Zealand. What she never expected was for Van Livingston, the wealthy American she grew up with every summer, to walk back into her life nine years after a tragic event destroyed their romantic relationship. What’s more, it turns out Van is a wolf — a hybrid werewolf/wolf-shifter, to be exact — with two wolves and two wolf forms. He’s just as handsome as ever, and without the glamour, his gold eyes and towering height have her feeling hot and bothered all over again. Van was her first love, and she could never blame him for how things ended… but that doesn’t mean Ellie’s ready to take him back. She has her own problems to sort out, including a secret that’s been eating away at her. Van’s wolves know that she’s his mate. He wasn’t supposed to find Ellie yet. After breaking away from his father’s pack, Van’s plan involved settling into his newly-purchased vineyard on the island of Motuwai. Only then did he plan on tracking Ellie down — to apologise, to grovel, and to beg for her forgiveness. But the moment he scents her in the unlikeliest of places, he’s done for. His wolves won’t let it go — Ellie is his fated mate — and this time around, he’s not going to ruin things. However, Ellie isn’t quite the same woman he used to know, and something sinister has been lurking in the shadows. Van’s alpha instincts drive him to protect her, but will it be enough to keep the danger at bay?   AmazonKU

SPLASHING THROUGH THE SNOW (PROTECTION, INC.: DEFENDERS AND FRIENDS) by Zoe Chant

The only way to break his curse is to bring his mate to the Defenders holiday party. Too bad she hates the holidays. Norris loves his unusual shift form. What marine paleontologist wouldn’t want to turn into a giant prehistoric fish? When he meets his mate Annabeth, a brilliant and beautiful barista studying to be a marine biologist, love hits him like a tidal wave. What could possibly go wrong with a fated romance at the happiest time of the year? First, there’s the curse. He’s turning into an enormous armored fish at the most inconvenient times, and she has no idea that shifters or curses even exist. And the only way to break the curse is to reawaken Annabeth to the magic of Christmas. Not to mention Hanukkah. And Winter Solstice. And…Then, there’s the grinch. Ever since a truly terrible day last December, Annabeth has hated winter holidays. All of them. It doesn’t help that she has to wear an elf hat to work. But everything turns around when Norris steps into her coffee shop. He makes her feel as warm inside as a marshmallow toasting over an open fire. So why does he keep suddenly running away? And why does he seem so disappointed when she tells him he can take her anywhere… except to a winter holiday party? And with friends like these…In between preparing for the holiday party and fending off “help” from their flying kittens and other magical pets, the Defenders are delighted to help Norris court his mate and break his curse. Or maybe that should be “help…”     AmazonKU

BLACK SUN (STAR TOUCHED: VAMPIRE BRIDE BOOK ONE) by Michelle Madow

Amber Benson has no idea what to do for the rest of her life, let alone what major to pick for college. So when she inherits an apartment in Manhattan from a grandmother she never knew, she moves there faster than a New York minute. Her plan to find herself is soon derailed—on the subway, where she’s attacked by demons. Even crazier? She defends herself with something she never knew existed: magic. But it’s not her newfound ability that saves her. It’s the intervention of a mesmerizing warrior with otherworldly grace… who then proceeds to kidnap her to a supernatural kingdom hidden in the heart of the city. Because Amber’s savior—Damien Fairmont—is a king. A vampire king. And he’s just declared to his entire kingdom that Amber’s destined to be his bride, whether she wants to be or not. But trying to escape her so-called destiny as Damien’s queen isn’t Amber’s only problem. Because dark forces are rising in Manhattan. And now that they’ve gotten a taste of her powerful magic, she’s not just a target for Damien’s affections, but also for the sinister shadows that lurk in the underworld of the city.   AmazonKU

MIDNIGHT MAGIC (CLOVER PACK BOOK TWO) by Savannah Lee

I probably shouldn’t have followed the strange Fae man through the mysterious portal. 
Scratch that. I definitely shouldn’t have, but when the choice was to either get my friends killed or jump…I jumped. Now I’m stuck in the faerie lands, where enemies lurk around every corner, waiting to strike. The Fae Queen will rest at nothing until she gets her hands on me. I have something she wants, something she needs. Something I stole from her. The catch? I can’t remember where I put it. I can’t remember anything from my former life, having erased my memories to hide from my past in the human realm. Now I’m on a mission to recover what I’ve lost, arm myself with the knowledge of what I’ve hidden, and save my friends – including the hunky panther shifter I can’t seem to get out of my head. If I don’t die trying first.     AmazonKU

SEMESTER 9 (URBAN ACADEMY BOOK 10) by Mazzy J March

With finals over, and the winter season upon us, we can all enjoy the holidays. Most of the students from the Urban Academy have headed home for a much-deserved break, but my mates and I have decided to stay and create a special Yule season together. Jo, my boss at the Midnight was a huge fan of the winter holidays and not only would I be able to work all the hours I wanted, but with Onyx and Raven committed to spending this time at Asher’s family home —something both of them declared they’d pay a billion dollars to get out of —the bar would be shorthanded. All was merry and bright at first, but of course in the urban jungle where paranormal crime abounds, nothing is ever as easy as it seems. Erik, the vampire who helped us take out my evil uncle Dean wants to find out who killed his lady Diane decades ago, and he’s enlisted our help. He saw her briefly, during our finally battle with my uncle, but she was gone before he had a chance to speak to her. It would be easier if Onyx and the others were here. Maybe they’ll come back early? But either way, we are to help. It’s only fair. And how boring would it be just to sit around and drink eggnog with shifters and vampires and the fae?   AmazonKU

CLAIMED BY THE PACK  (TALES OF THE OMEGAVERSE SERIES) by Jasmine Fox

To survive in a deadly hunting game, I paid a price too high to maintain…I knew my life would be tough as hell since the age of six when I was diagnosed as an Omega and thus taken away by the council. For years, I suffered from maltreatment and lived like a numb slave. Until the day my first heat came…My life fell into a darker desperation. A heavy collar was put on my neck, tiny clothes barely covered my body, and I was sent to the forest to join a hunting game. Not as a warrior, but as the prey. And when I was found unclaimed by three werewolves. Three! All scary powerful, threateningly dignified, and seductively attractive. And I was going to be shared by three of them in public?! I thought my life would come to an end before it really had the chance to begin. And it’s true. Since they nourished the new me.     AmazonKU

A WINTER WISH: WISHING FOR LOVE by Megan Ryder

Mirror Mirror on the wall, show me my true love. Callie Ricci, research librarian and self-avowed romantic, has been waiting her whole life for her prince to come. She saw him for the first time when she was eighteen in a magic mirror, but his face was obscured. Every midwinter she gets a glimpse of him, but each year the figure moves slowly away, indicating the love is fading, become less of a possibility. Alexander Morin, local police officer and protector, has always been in love with Callie but she has never seen him as anything other than a friend. Convinced he’s lost his shot, he resolves to find a new job and life elsewhere. When someone tries to steal the mirror, Alex and Callie must take the mirror into hiding for safekeeping. As they spend time together, they may discover more than a thief. They may discover true love.

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LINKS TO RECENT NEW RELEASES POSTS from Veronica:

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November 29

November 22

November 15

“New” is generally plus or minus a week or two. I try to catch up on ones I missed in recent months.  And I may mention ‘special items’.

NOTE: I’m doing my best to avoid listing anything generated from use of AI but it’s sometimes tricky to detect from the resources I have available. As far as covers go, I list the Amazon cover. I won’t feature a cover in my weekly promo for this post if I believe or suspect it was done with AI.

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). 

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STOLEN BY THE BARBARIAN: PRIMAL MOON BARBARIANS BOOK THREE by Iona Strom

Imprisoned for discovering an unspeakable truth, lies were spread portraying me as a monster. The only monsters on Zune lurk in perpetual darkness, having retreated to where the light never touches the ground. Despite my years as a warrior elite, even I fear what lies in the blackened abyss beyond the sun’s rays. Regardless of the dangers, not even the horrors prowling in the shadows will stop me from doing whatever it takes to keep her safe. She is mine to protect!     AmazonKU

GOSSAMER CHAINS (HUMAN PETS OF TALIN – ORIGINS) by RK Munin

Rain and the thirty other humans living on Omanal are in trouble. Well, not just them, almost everyone living on Omanal’s only arable land is suffering. Several gangs have developed over the last few years, and now they’re competing for territory. The Massoc, the species that owns the planet, can’t be bothered to deal with the rapidly escalating brutality. If the farmers of Omanal stop producing, the Massoc will simply sell the planet off to a company or species that might not let Rain and her people stay there. This means Rain and her people are caught between a rock and a hard place. They need to remain productive or lose the land their families have been working for the last hundred years. They’re also forced to contend with constant stealing and the potential for violence around every turn from the gangs. Desperate for help, Rain posts an advertisement on all the closest space stations. The offer is simple: protect the humans and land in exchange for all the food they can eat and a home of their own. She hopes to entice retired military personnel or mercenaries who want a safe place to settle. What she gets is a massive warrior in his prime from a species she’s never seen before. And not a moment too soon because…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)      AmazonKU

HIDDEN IN PREDATOR PLANET by Vicky L Holt

As the architect of IGMC’s AI VELMA, CeCe Pain stumbled onto a secret so dangerous, she knew she had to act, even though it would trigger rippling consequences throughout the universe. Plagued by guilt over the lives her decisions have affected, she yearns for freedom, only to be overtaken by an incomprehensible horror that could break her forever. Now her life hangs by the thinnest thread–one woven with both love and hatred. If she makes it out alive, she’ll face the hardest choice any human could make: to become a monster at the price of her own humanity, or to let a cunning evil overrun everyone she holds dear. Raxthezana knows the missing human is not his fated heart mate and yet … he feels an irrestistible connection from across the sister planets. Unlike most of his kind, he believes the only power that can save her before she becomes a fragmented memory lies with him. To achieve his ends, he makes an unthinkable choice that may haunt him forever. But if it means the clever and untouchable woman lives, he will die content. Forced down paths of impossible sacrifice, they will be hunted to the ends of Certain Death by vicious and merciless enemies. Only love has the potential to save them from a bloody finale, but on a place called Predator Planet, will it be enough to overcome the monsters that surround them? In a universe where only the strong survive, love is a weakness that leaves you vulnerable–or it could be the power that overcomes everything. Even death.     Amazon     Apple Books      Kobo

NINE REALMS OF THE UTI: BARBARIAN PRINCE (NINE REALMS OF THE UTI BOOK FIVE) by Kaitlyn O’Connor

Emily Steinbach hadn’t even gotten comfortable from being dismissed for a mission among the barbarians of Kaili when she was called to action. She’d been trained as an alternate, because a Di-ore was offered to each of the Nine Realms of the Uti and there was illness within the colony. But they had filled their quota of ‘sacrificial lambs’ and sent her on her way. She’d barely managed to throw off her terror, though, and focus on her latest project when she was summoned to replace a Di-ore that had gone ‘missing’ and not arrived where she’d been supposed to go–to the realm of Prince Loki of the Flaxen tribe. If that wasn’t shock enough, she discovered when she arrived that Loki had decided to make the most of his ‘gift’ by thoroughly enjoying her.

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AGNARR’S JARLIN: ABANDONED ON NIFLHEIM 2 (A MONSTER ROMANCE WITH SPACE ORC VIKINGS) by Jenifer Wood

PIPER – Having accepted my fate as Agnarr’s mate, I’m thrust into Niflheim’s tribal politics. Agnarr and I will become the new jarl and jarlin, as Astrid is eager to step down. But the arrival of 12 human women adds complexity. Some elders readily accept us, while others hold prejudiced views, seeing humans as weak and useless. Between this and the insatiable mating frenzy Agnarr and I still find ourselves in, it’s all I can do to keep my head above water. I must lean on my fellow humans and mate to navigate this new life.  AGNARR – My elska mate is here, slowly adjusting, but my new role demands more than I’d hoped. I’m to be jarl with Piper as my jarlin. I knew the transition would be difficult, but the addition of 12 women has made it even more so. Some respond with dangerous, outdated ideas. It takes all my restraint not to react with brute strength, so I lean on Piper and Astrid to learn diplomacy and restraint. All I want to do is allow myself to fall into the mating frenzy, but there is a tribe to run and a future to be forged.

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DOCTORE (GALAXY GLADIATORS ALIEN ABDUCTION ROMANCE SERIES BOOK 20) by Alana Khan

Love is the ultimate weapon against darkness. Ayla – Who said the universe doesn’t have a sense of humor? After being abducted and living in hell for three years, I escape straight into the protective arms of the sexiest, most decent male I’ve ever known. The funny part? He’s chosen to live a monastic life that has no room for me. Doctore – 
Finally free after a lifetime of cruel treatment, I wanted to live out my remaining years in peace. Ayla is sensual, spirited, and far too smart to miss the eager arousal I try to hide under my loincloth. How can I resist the tempting human who came hurtling into my life?     AmazonKU

THE REINVENTED DETECTIVE by Various

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

What happens when time and technology change the definition of crime and punishment? Science fiction often focuses on future technology without considering the society housing it. Social norms may change as tech changes — or not. What will criminals, investigators, judges, and juries look like in a complicated future of clones, uploaded intelligences, artificial brains, or body augmentation? What stories emerge when we acknowledge the possibilities of new laws, new police methods, and the birth of sentient Artificial Intelligence, as well as all the ways they can clash or combine? The Reinvented Detective presents stories that complicate law and order as well as the concept of criminals, detectives, punishment, and justice for all by showing how shifting technology, the rise of sentient AIs, and shifting social attitudes may affect what is not only acceptable, but expected, within both real world and digital communities—and everything in-between. These stories reinvent detective and true crime tropes, recasting them for the 21st century, and above all, experimenting, astonishing, and entertaining.

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ALL I WANTED WAS A GLASS OF VINO BUT AN ALIEN DUKE KIDNAPPED ME INSTEAD (BUBBLE BABES BOOK THREE) by Petra Palermo

VS Note: Listed in Erotica.

The Bubble Babe series continues in this standalone novel. Will an aquatic alien duke be able to reconcile the fact that his fated mate is a small, mouthy, human woman who can’t swim? Will that human be able to love him despite his scars and the fact that he’s keeping her captive? ☆MARTA – The reality of being a mob boss’ daughter is anything but glamorous, despite what one might think. In the absence of true freedom, my only companion was my loyal dog, Bruno. When he passed, I felt like my life had hit rock bottom. But when Aliens abducted me from my pity party in a local wine bar, I realized how wrong I was. As if things couldn’t get any worse, I woke up in an Alien duke’s closet, forced to rely on a giant alien pleasure toy as my only means of defense. Fingers crossed it won’t! All I know is that the gaudy duke can’t stand me…and the feeling is mutual. ☆RAF’ERE – Throughout my dukedom, I have dedicated myself to restoring the fi’len species to their natural aquatic habitats. How in the goddess’s name am I supposed to do that when this human is my mate? Despite her mouthiness, the tiny human cannot swim. Did that stop me from stealing her cryopod from a crashed ship and locking it in my closet? Absolutely not. I also didn’t expect her to wake up and demand answers, either. But I can’t expect my people to look at me to lead if a human stands beside me, despite how much my body burns for hers. The dilemma arises: should I prioritize the goddess’s wishes or grant her the freedom she deserves, joining the other human refugees?     AmazonKU

BRUTES AND BARGAINS BOOK ONE: THON by J J Strand

Krista is not having a good week. For starters, her father pawns her off to a guy three times her age and calls it a marriage, then she’s exiled and left to die when the whole thing falls apart. Now she’s lost, she can’t feel her fingers, her stomach is steadily devouring itself, and she has no resources or connections. Oh. And it’s raining. Freezing in the wilderness, a chance encounter brings Krista face-to-face with Thon, a massive Harkurian hunter, and his brothers, who offer dinner and a bargain. They will provide safe passage offworld and a life-long stipend to cover Krista’s expenses on a new planet. Thon only wants one thing in exchange. A child.     AmazonKU

DISSONANT STATE (THE GIFTED OF BRENNAX BOOK TWO) by Jo Miles

VS Note: Not listed as a romance. An LGBTQ scifi release of note. And I’m always ready for a sentient ship character!

Kay Wilder despises Ravel Corporation, whose occupation of her home planet left Kay with a useful but debilitating power to hear others’ emotions. Unlike her brother Jasper, an activist who fights corporate injustice, Kay has always stayed as far away from the corporate states as possible. Until now. Because Ravel has kidnapped her brother, and the only way Kay can help him is to go undercover working for the enemy. Forced to lie about what Ravel did to her home, it’s harder and lonelier than Kay could have imagined, until she finds an unexpected ally: a sentient ship who hates working for Ravel as much as she does, who will risk discovery and destruction to help their first and only friend. But the risks are far greater than Kay’s and Ship’s safety. To save Jasper, she may have to let another world suffer her home’s fate—and betray the cause her brother has risked his life for.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

COPPER AND SNOW: A STEAM PUNK HOLIDAY ROMANCE (WINTER’S VERSE BOOK ONE) by Nicole Hayes

A drama set in a steampunk snow globe. Under the protection of mysterious domes, Winter survives apocalyptic weather on the outside. Meanwhile, things heat up inside between the three Founding Families as 23-year-old Lexia Tempest gains more public-facing responsibilities in her family’s crop dynasty. This is easy when it comes to the Factory Master’s 24-year-old son, Axis Flicker—Lexia’s lover since they were teenagers. But maybe not so easy encountering Gauge Snow—head of Winter’s mining industry. At age 29, Gauge revels in the spotlight as Winter’s Founder and savior from the blizzardy apocalypse. The Founding Families rule the sectors in a triumvirate of equal opportunity in almost utopian conditions. However, a conspiracy beneath the domed surface challenges not only Lexia, Axis, and Gauge, but the entire foundation of Winter. Intrigue, sex, and death threaten the balance. Will a looming past and a shining future shatter the delicate shield surrounding the Founding Families? Or will the conspiracy strengthen passionate dynamics in unexpected ways?     Amazon

HAVE YOURSELF A MERRY LITTLE APOCALYPSE (HOLIDAY REMIXES) by Liz Shipton

Marla was the last person left on Earth…until Ben showed up. Since the apocalypse wiped out humanity eight months ago, Marla has been on her own. And to be honest, she kind of likes it that way. Peace and quiet. Tending her garden. Hiking with her dog. And then Ben comes to town. Noisy, cocky, and always out in his backyard working on some project, he’s making a mess and ruining Marla’s tranquil, post-apocalyptic utopia. His one saving grace is that he usually has his shirt off while he’s doing it. Marla can’t help spying on him through the window. There’s something familiar about his face…Then, on Christmas Eve, Ben crosses a line, and it’s the last straw for Marla. But when she storms over to his place to give him a piece of her mind, she gets a very unexpected surprise.
This is a steamy, lighthearted, standalone Christmas story you can read in about 35 minutes.      AmazonKU

THE PRECIPICE OF UNDERSTANDING (DARANII ALLIANCE BOOK TWO) by C J Dragon

Reunited with his husband, Talin, Jon spends a few blissful days reconnecting with him. Their reunion is short lived as there is trouble on the border of Daranii space that must be investigated without delay. An old enemy is waiting, and has already struck against the heart of Daran. The loss that ensues wreaks havoc, calling long held beliefs into question, and putting Talin in jeopardy. Can Jon help Daran change their beliefs, or will Talin be the sacrifice given for their grief? Will the price of victory be more than their relationship can bear?

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LITTLE GREEN DREAMS by Delilah Devlin

VS Note: This one seems more scifi romance adjacent than actual SFR but it sounded interesting.

A tabloid reporter seeks the truth behind an alien abduction claim made by a woman whose husband disappeared, although the truth may destroy his chances to woo her beautiful daughter…Sometimes, Joe Franchetti hates his job at the National Informer, especially when he’s assigned to cover stories involving aliens from another world. When he is sent to investigate the story of a woman in rural Arkansas who claims aliens abducted her husband, he vows to debunk her story, no matter how much the truth might hurt her attractive daughter. Sandra Billingsley has a problem. Her stepfather is missing, and her mother is the prime suspect in his disappearance. In addition to protecting her eccentric mother from a possible murder investigation, now she must contend with a national tabloid reporter set on exposing her mother as a murderess or a madwoman. While the investigation turns up more suspects and the local townspeople scheme to profit from the “alien invasion,” Joe and Sandra work together to unravel the mystery, knowing their attraction is doomed to end in pain when the truth is revealed.     AmazonKU

UNFINISHED: A CHRISTMAS ALIEN ROMANCE by R L Olvitt

Sienna Prescott has always followed the rules, and she’s always had a plan. That doesn’t change when the man she thought would be her fiancé ends things in a crowded restaurant one warm June night, dashing her dreams of marriage and a family of her own. The last thing on her mind is looking for love again, but one simple list changes her life forever. At thirty-six years old, she’s spent too much time living for everyone else, so she makes a list of resolutions and vows to change. Number three on that list? Date men you wouldn’t normally consider—have fun. Sienna pushes herself way past her comfort zone when she signs up for the Mate Portal Program. A Xithilene mate was never on her radar before, but when she reads the first message from R’kash of Ith’ss, High Priest of Evathi, Sienna knows she’s in deep. R’kash and his young daughter Veesha worm their way right into her heart from a world away. ..(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)    AmazonKU

ALIEN CHRISTMAS RESCUE (HOLIDAY WITH AN ALIEN FATED MATE BOOK ONE) by Alina Riley

VS Note: From NOV 27.

When my ship crashes into the mountains, I crash into the arms of a very handsome silver alien guy. I was hurrying home for Christmas, but the storm destroyed all my plans. When I wake up to the hulky silver guy, maybe the storm isn’t the worst thing ever. Yet, I’m here, away from everything I’m used to and… they don’t celebrate the holiday at all…Between the cold in the mountains and the storm that threatens to kill me, am I safe? Is there warmth for me?     AmazonKU

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VS: I’ve been doing a lot of tiktok videos for STAR CRUISE MYSTERY DANCER lately, so I picked that one for a backlist highlight today. It’s my scifi retelling of the Anastasia legend and I enjoyed the challenge of translating the elements of the Russian duchess’s life and rumored survival into a scifi romance. Complete with HEA of course! And I anser the question of whether my heroine is or is not the princess or an imposter.

STAR CRUISE MYSTERY DANCER by Veronica Scott

First published in the Embrace the Passion: Pets in Space 3 anthology…

Tassia Megg is a woman on the run after the death of her elderly guardian. She needs to get off the planet in a hurry when chance directs her to an open dance audition for the luxury cruise liner Nebula Zephyr’s resident troupe. One thing Tassia can do is dance.

Security Officer Liam Austin is suspicious of the newest performer to join the Comettes. She shows all the signs of being a woman on the run and seems to fit the Sectors-wide broadcast description of a missing thief, accused of stealing priceless artifacts. As he gets to know Tassia during the cruise, he starts to wonder if she’s something more – a long vanished princess in hiding from deadly political enemies of her family perhaps?

And what’s the story with the three eyed feline companion other crew members swear Tassia brought aboard the ship? Does the animal even exist?

As the ship approaches its next port of call, all the issues come to a boil and Liam must decide if he’ll step in to help Tassia or betray her. F’rrh the alien cat is the key to the mystery and Tassia’s fate.

A science fiction romance take on the Anastasia tale…

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GIFTED TO THE BEAST (PROTECTIVE MONSTERS IN LOVE) by Alison Aimes

Sometimes it’s the monster who saves the girl—after he captures her, of course. For centuries, I’ve been dreaming of revenge. Trapped in a frozen realm I can’t escape, I’m a monstrous deity forced to do someone else’s bidding. Until one day, I’m set free.
Liberated by an innocent female who, in danger and alone, summons me, unknowingly unleashing me on her world… and her. So I make her mine. She thinks I’m a monster. She’s not wrong. But sometimes it takes a monster to vanquish an even darker nightmare. Now I just need to convince her our demons are a perfect match—before I’m dragged back to my icy prison and I lose her forever.

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A WITCH FOR MR FROST (WITCHES OF CHRISTMAS GROVE BOOK FIVE) by Deanna Chase

Earth witch, Payton McCabe finally has her dream job in a town she loves. Christmas Grove is not only magical, but it has the small-town charm she’s always craved. Love isn’t on her radar. In fact, she’s never wanted to get married. So, when she agrees to pretend to be a rock star’s wife for a weekend, she figures she’ll do her part to help him out and then it’ll be over, right? Wrong. Now she’s falling for a bad boy rock star and one way or another, she knows her heart is going to be broken. Spirit witch, Atlas Mazer is on top of the world. As the front man for the bestselling rock band in recent years, he can’t imagine settling down. But when it’s time to make good a promise he made years ago, he finds himself in a bind and the only way out of it is to convince his family that he’s found the one. Now he’s a groom in a fake wedding, trying to dodge news reporters, and falling for a woman who has only promised him a weekend. Will he find love this Christmas or will he be dateless on New Year’s Eve… again?     AmazonKU

WED TO THE DARK ELF by Eden Ember

In a world ruled by monsters and divided by factions, a single DNA match could change the fate of Alia Terra forever. “Wed to the Dark Elf” plunges you into the life-altering journey of Iris Flemming, a human orphan, and Vamen Blak, a formidable dark elf warrior. Thrusted together by tradition but bound by an inexplicable connection, they must navigate political unrest, brewing revolution, and their own conflicting emotions. Will their love be the catalyst for unity or the spark that sets their worlds ablaze? Prepare for a tale of love, war, and transformation that will leave you questioning where your loyalties lie.     AmazonKU

THE CHRISTMAS STONE (CHRISTMAS FAIRY TALES) by Lexi Ostrow

One lonely king. One adventerous tourist. One legenday sword and a little Christmas Magic bring unexpected joy.     Amazon

THE THOUSAND DOORS OF MIDNIGHT MANOR by Various

Welcome to Midnight Manor… A place where dreams and nightmares are behind every door – Once a year the famed Midnight Manor opens for the lucky few that find it, offering redempton, chaos and the guests hearts desire… if they are willing to search for it. Join fourteen authors as they weave short tales of the macabre, the sexy, the evil and beauty for those that pass through their doors. Because Midnight Manor can give you your heart;s desire, or damn you right to hell.

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LAVENDER SPECULATION by Jamie Zaccaria

VS Note: From OCT 17.

Come along into the forest and bear your heart’s hidden desire. Sit in the doctor’s chair and trust that the procedure will cure what ails you. Look your demons in the eye and challenge them to fight. Enter if you’re daring and feel these tales raise goosebumps along your arms as they take you from modern New Jersey to fairytale lands and back again. From witches to werecats and spirits to surgeries, this collection puts queer women front and center in some of the most popular subgenres of speculative fiction. Horror, dark fantasy, and magical realism coalesce in this stunning collection of all things dark and divergent.     AmazonKU

FORTRESS OF BLOOD AND POWER (FAE OF BRYTWILD) by Rachel Schade

Sacrificed to the fae, her only hope is to run. But the cruel royals who seek her have never lost their prey. Florentia (Ren) Cantwell has always been an outsider. The townspeople fear her and her unusual silver hair, spreading rumors that she’s not entirely human. She’s never believed those crafted lies—until a stranger causes her to manifest dangerous winter magic. Determined to be rid of her, Ren’s brother casts her beyond their town’s borders, into the fae land of Silverfrost, leaving her as an offering to the cruel royal family. Ren knows that if the royals come to fetch her, she will face unspeakable horrors. Accepting the help of Garrick Darkgrove, a handsome wolf shifter and fellow loner, she flees the royal hunters in a desperate attempt to reach safety. But all goes wrong one heartbreaking night. The sibling king and queen take Ren to their austere fortress, where she is entangled in a series of deadly trials meant to test her magic and her bloodline. She is a spectacle. A tool. A captive. Forced to navigate a world of torture, manipulation, and demons, Ren knows she can trust no one. Not even Garrick, the man she now understands is forbidden to her. The one that, against her better judgment, she’s falling for. She’s prepared to pay for her freedom—but when the cost is her heart, the price may be more than she can bear.     AmazonKU

RUTHLESS (VILLAINS AND VIXENS BOOK TWO) by Cassandra Featherstone

VS note: From NOV 12.

Fire will cleanse your soul. I thought I was a phoenix who rose from the ashes of my past free of the pain and betrayal, but I was wrong. Jinx, Dwyn, Coda, Raz, and Mo were nothing more than bad memories until they magically reappeared in my perfectly organized world as smoking hot adults. By the time I realized they were the boys I loved as a teen, it was too late. For the second time, an explosion changed the course of my life in the blink of an eye. I don’t know if The Five are dead, captured, or hiding. What I do know is the shadowy client intent on conquering the criminal underworld by killing off competition will pay for daring to take what is mine. He may believe he’s won by using me to eliminate The Five, but there’s a twist he couldn’t plan for…The Guillotine is no longer working alone.     AmazonKU

MELDERBLOOD (THE MELDERBLOOD CHRONICLES BOOK ONE)  by E A Winters

Princess Aviama’s world has been steeped in chaos ever since long-dormant magic returned – and came alive in her blood. Enemies to the north have summoned her to compete for the hand of their prince, an invitation she cannot refuse. Despite unstable powers, she is sent to keep the peace, gain the prince’s trust, and discover the hostile kingdom’s sinister plans. As rumors about the prince’s hatred for magic melders spread, Aviama is forced to conceal her abilities while battling to defend her kingdom—amidst whispers of a murderous secret society. With threats on the rise, Aviama starts to wonder if she’ll ever earn the prince’s trust. But will she live long enough to find out?     AmazonKU

HONEY MOON (COASTAL WOLVES) by Harlowe Frost

Tamsin’s city is safe. She’s married Paige, the love of her live. Now all they need is some time to themselves. What could possibly go wrong? The newly married leader of the Santa Cruz werewolf pack and her wife decide to travel to Paris and London to celebrate their nuptials. Everything is set for their romantic getaway. In between the pain de chocolat and fish and chips, the two see nothing but romance and full bellies. When they arrive abroad, visiting the sites and friends is everything they hoped for, until they learn that witches and wolves are still at war in other parts of the world. Then Paige goes missing. Can Tamsin convince the foreign rivals to see past their animosity to help her find her mate? Follow Tamsin and Paige on this final journey into the lives of the pack from Santa Cruz.     AmazonKU

NECK-ROMANIA (NECK ROMANCER BOOK EIGHT) by Elizabeth Dunlap

VS Note: From NOV 10.

Goddess, this is it. This is the end. Jaz’s long awaited honeymoon should be a time of joy, but she finds herself consumed with fear after everything she and her five husbands have been through. While prepping to resurrect her beloved father, she can’t help but wonder what took him in the first place, what sinister plot had he discovered that ended his life? Determined to uncover the truth, Jaz and Alec head straight into the lion’s den, taking their place beside the most powerful witches in the world. As she struggles to find answers, Jaz meets a mysterious wizard with secrets of his own, secrets that have been buried for centuries, secrets that will destroy everything she loves. Can Jaz trust him with their future, with everything they have at stake? Or will the destruction in his wake consume them all? Neck-Romania is the final book in the Neck-Romancer series, a medium burn reverse harem paranormal romance.      AmazonKU

FANGING OUT (PARANORMAL DATING AGENCY BOOK 79) by Milly Taiden

Damon Davis is the new alpha of a small-town panther pride. He’s handsome and charismatic, well-respected, and never in need of female companionship. Of course, Gerri Wilder can’t let that continue. The matchmaker sent the most beautiful, caring and strong woman his way and he can’t think about anything but keeping her. Mia Jinks escaped her hometown a long time ago and never looked back. Now that her pride has a new alpha, she’s coming back, her heart cautiously open to the possibility of a fresh start. But just because he’s hot and charming doesn’t mean she’s ready for romance. Damon and Mia find themselves drawn to each other by a force that defies their attempts to resist. As love begins to blossom, a shadow from the past emerges. Damon has to find a way to save the community, Mia, and himself from a sadistic monster who will do whatever it takes to have all the power.   AmazonKU

FINDING ANSWERS FOR CONFUSED SUCCUBI (OBSCURE ACADEMY BOOK 10) by Laura Greenwood

Can a charming cupid help a confused succubus work out who she is? Mandy has always worried that there’s something wrong with her, especially when she knows she doesn’t feel the same way about things as most succubi. When her best friend encourages her to seek out a cupid for help, Mandy turns to Darius, and soon finds herself uncovering things about herself that she never even thought possible. Finding Answers For Confused Succubi is a light-hearted succubus & cupid academy m/f romance set at Obscure Academy. It features a succubus trying to figure out who she is, and a handsome and sweet cupid determined to help her.

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HIS ALPHA PRINCE by Kota Quinn

Trapped in one of the last territories where omegas have no rights, Astra only has two options: to be auctioned off to the highest bidder or to try to become one of the prized Jewel Omegas. When Astra’s best friend is forced into an arranged marriage, they decide to have one night of freedom by sneaking out to attend a night parade. Only, Astra never expects to meet an Alpha, let alone a demon Alpha who lights his soul on fire. Maven is a Prince of the Fourth Kingdom of the Demon Realm, and he is bored. Desperate to feel something, his friend convinces him to attend a series of parties where alphas get a chance to court the omegas looking for a mate. A week before the first ball, Maven attends a Christmas celebration where he meets his fated mate. Not wanting to frighten the little omega, Maven uses an incantation to appear human. He plans to win Astra’s heart before showing him his demon appearance. Only, Maven finds out his mate is the most sought-after omega of the season.     AmazonKU

RETURN OF THE QUEEN: A WHY CHOOSE PARANORMAL ROMANCE (THE GODHUNTER SERIES BOOK 37) by Amy Sumida

Fairy Tales aren’t all they’re cracked up to be. After an accidental request sends Vervain far back in time, she finds herself stuck in a real faerie tale. But her arrival has set the story askew. The fated lovers aren’t falling, but villages in the Earth Kingdom are. To get home, the Godhunter will have to outmaneuver her own husband, find the culprit behind the sinkholes, and play matchmaker. A queen’s work is never done.     AmazonKU

CLUBS: A DARK FANTASY (GAMES OF GODS BOOK TWO) by Charlie Nottingham

A witch librarian, a werewolf bar tender, a dead girl, and a detective who’s determined to make someone pay. Brooke and Declan have been inseparable since their one-night-stand unlocked an ancient myth confirming that they’re soulmates. A librarian and a bar tender. They shouldn’t work, but they can’t imagine life without each other now. But they just might have to. Because a dead woman was found outside Declan’s bar, and all the evidence points to him. As more bodies surface, and more evidence stacks against Declan, he and Brooke have to decide. Find who’s framing him themselves, or run before the nosy cop exposes their supernatural origins to the human world.   AmazonKU

HER ORC GENTLEMAN (BLACK BEAR CLAN BOOK SIX) by Zoe Ashwood

When your family sends you to the orc kingdom to get rid of you, you know you’ve really messed up. Perhaps scratching the face of a rich lord was an excessive reaction to his attempt to win my hand in marriage. But how could I have known he’d get an infection and lose his eye? When the entire duke’s court turns against me, my uncle offers me a way out: serve as his emissary to the lands of King Gorvor, disappear from the public eye for a while, and return after people forget all about me. It seemed like a good idea at the start, but now I’m trying to navigate the orc court, and it’s not going great. In fact, an orc warrior has attached himself to my side, claiming I’m his fated mate. I want to hate him, because he’s always there, watching over me, protecting me – and my cat – but he’s more of a gentleman than any of the men I met in human lands. And when he offers to show me what being mated to an orc could be like, I cannot resist him for long. The issue is, I’m only here for the winter, and leaving might be more painful than I thought.   AmazonKU

DELICIOUS ALPHA (OMEGAS INN LOVE BOOK THREE) by Lorelai M Hart

Ransom – My career as a chef doesn’t leave me much time for dating. Besides that, I’ve never been the suave type. It’s not that I don’t want to be, but issues with relationships in the past have left me cautious. So, when I receive an invitation to the famous Bearclaw Inn, I jump at the opportunity. All I have to do is show up, and an omega is almost promised. Matthias – I spend too much time in my own world. As a video game designer, it’s my job to create worlds, but my digital life has left my animal wanting more. He wants an alpha, a family, and more. Never heard of the Bearclaw Inn but a vacation away from screens sounds perfect to me.     AmazonKU

THE GUTTER SHRIKE: BIRDS OF ERISHUM TRILOGY (KINGDOM OF ERISHUM BOOK TWO) by Gwen DeMarco

Vallen, once a member of the king’s shrikes, now stands accused of treason against the Kingdom of Erishum. Alongside four others, he has been condemned to serve as a sacrifice to the monstrous hyva that roam the Dying Wilds. His only hope for survival is a shadowy map and religious amulet his childhood friend Nyssa slipped him. Despite terrible odds, Vallen manages to escape from the sacrificial mound, but not before uncovering a terrible secret – one that could shatter the very bedrock of Erishum – only known to King Jorek and the Grand Enumerox Berossus. Now he must return to Erishum to save Nyssa from the fate of an irreconcilably corrupt kingdom. Their quest for escape takes them through the perilous heart of the Dying Wilds in the hopes of finding a new home. Their journey is fraught with challenges that stretch their bravery and resilience. Venturing into the treacherous depths of the corrupt land, Vallen and Nyssa find themselves locked in a relentless struggle against the ever-present dangers of hyvas, treacherous landscapes, unpredictable weather, and startling revelations. They forge on without knowing if there is even life beyond the vast dead lands.   AmazonKU

TRICKY AS A THIEF (KEEPERS OF ENCHANTMENT BOOK THREE) by Kendra Moreno

Lambs will become Lions…Robin Hood is retired. He’s lived his life of thievery and adventure and he’s ready to settle down in the Enchanted Forest for good. No one can bother him anymore. Not the merry men. Not the rich idiots angry he stole from them. Nothing and no one. Until a woman steps from a magic portal and threatens him with a blade. Jill Morris has spent years trying to escape her prison in the Underworld, and when an opportunity comes, she takes it. She certainly didn’t expect to find herself back in the Enchanted Forest so different from when she left. Nor did she expect the man who refuses to help her stop the flow of demons that follows. When strangers appear and request her help, she can’t decline despite having her own problems. Her home is in trouble and the evil spreading must be stopped. The rot is taking over. The Followers of the Crimson Merge are rising. The Piper is leaving chaos everywhere he goes. Hades is sending death threats and love letters. There’s no other option for Jill than to face each problem head on. Now if only she can convince Robin Hood to come out of retirement and steal one last time.

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FALL OF LIGHT (DARKER SHADE SERIES BOOK TWO) by T S Snow

Author’s note: Fall of Light is the second book in a series of stand-alones. Due to mature content, this book is not recommended for readers under the age of eighteen. Despite Rise of Shadows being a why choose romance, Fall of Light is a MF paranormal romance in with cameos from Mora and her guys.     AmazonKU

COVEN TALES: BLOOD AND SECRETS by Erik Schubach

Detective Enid Vosh, a Malefica, or Witch, and recent graduate of the NYPD Academy, finds herself embroiled in a homicide case which points to a serial killer in the city. The victims all wind up being Elves who are hiding in the city as Sapiens, from the International Aelftus Assembly. Following the twists and turns in the case with her partner, Detective Rashid Sader, with the aid of Enid’s own Coven, the venerable Central Park Coven and improbably, a representative of the Elf Assembly, it is a race to find the killer before he strikes again. Secrets are revealed, including one Enid herself has held her whole life, and a new ally is made. Caroline Duffy, self made billionaire, takes an interest in Enid that is more than just professional, and Enid finds herself helpless against the beguiling woman.

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KISS OF FROST (DRAGON LAIRDS SERIES BOOK FOUR) by Amy Pennza

What good is power if you can’t control it? That’s the question I’ve asked myself since I learned I’m the most powerful witch of my generation. In theory, I should be able to bend the air to my will. In practice, I’m more likely to accidentally trigger a hurricane. To prove myself, I have to capture the North Wind—the most volatile force on earth. As far as quests go, I expect it to suck. What I don’t expect is to meet my fated mate in the form of a smooth-talking Scottish Highlander. Callum McLeish is half-dragon and half-incubus. He’s also drop-dead gorgeous and determined to follow me to the frozen wastes. It’s cold in the North, but my new protector sets my nights ablaze. Things take a scorching turn when we arrive in the wastes and meet Graeme Abernathy. As a member of the Brotherhood of Ice Dragons, Graeme took vows to live a solitary life. His heart is frozen, and his attitude is as chilly as his castle. But dragons mate in threes. And the more time Callum and I spend around Graeme, the harder it is to deny the pull between us. Graeme isn’t supposed to feel anything. So why does he feel so perfect to Callum and me? Still, there’s something unsettling in the air. As things heat up between the three of us, danger does as well. Because Graeme has secrets—and a past that refuses to die. As the temperature plunges, the stakes couldn’t be higher. If I don’t unravel the mystery that swirls around Graeme, I could lose both of my men forever.     AmazonKU

DIGNIFIED (BEGINNING’S END SERIES BOOK 11) by W J May

An arrow flies over the water…and two lives hang in the balance. After delivering their warning in the ivory citadel, the friends think their part of the story is over. Little do they realize, the adventure has only begun. While fleeing the island, a shocking act of violence brings heavy casualties. But every disaster has a silver lining, and the fellowship finds itself stronger than ever before. Stronger, but different. War is coming, and not everyone stands on the same side. The immortal army is gathering its forces, but the battle has already started on the other side of the sea. Darkness has struck, and the realm is bleeding. A thousand rising voices, and a thousand ready swords. Is there anything that can unite them? Is there anything that can cross the immortal divide? Or have some wounds struck too deep…? Be careful who you trust. Even the devil was once an angel.

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VENOM KISSED: A MONSTER BRIDES ROMANCE by Sydney Winward

Monsters are captured for one reason only—to be experimented on and forced to serve in the king’s army. Betrayed by the people she loved the most, Kikka Takasi has known nothing but pain and misery throughout the long ten years of her captivity. A strong will and pure determination have been the only things keeping her from losing herself entirely, even if she lost something as precious as her voice during one of their experiments. Convinced she would die in captivity, she’s stunned when a group of Umazi warriors breaks her free and absconds her to safety. In his quest to rescue and protect monsters, Warren Steelsworn has vowed to keep himself from falling for one of them again after the tragedy of what happened the first time. But everything changes when he meets Kikka, a winged-snake shifter who shares a special spark with him. However, she doesn’t speak, and it only makes him want to learn more about her. Despite his vows, he can’t help the feelings of attraction and desire growing between them. But peace is short-lived when the king wants her back, and he will stop at nothing to reclaim her. Can Warren honor his vow to himself and let her go? Or will he shatter bonds and risk everything for the woman his heart has wanted all along?     Amazon

GRAVE CONSEQUENCES by Sandra Barret

When Tamar Richler, an unlicensed necromancer, raises someone from the dead, she is forced to earn her license from researcher and top necromancy expert in the state, Maddy Wu. Maddy is both beautiful and unreachable, with lofty standards Tamar feels she can never meet. Maddy knows better than anyone the dangers of unlicensed magic. After an accident years before leaves one brother dead and the other mysteriously uninjured, Maddy attempts a resurrection herself before the ambulance and licensed necromancer can arrive. The result leaves her with chronic illness and fatigue, and her brother in a coma. Now her only goal is to right her wrong and bring him back. When Tamar connects the dots to what really happened, the two of them must fight against the most politically powerful necromancer in the state to save a life and prevent the threat to their own survival.

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ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS A GARGOYLE by Liana Brooks

Meet Iris Muhly, American star of the hit international TV show Shattered. Just kidding. Ingenue Iris definitely acts in the show, but the vibe? Less ‘star’ and more ‘character the fans hate most’. Bad enough on a normal show. But on a show where fans literally vote to control the plot? A disaster bad enough to potentially kick her all the way out of Korea since her work visa expires the moment her contract does. Arriving home on a freezing December night to find her agent in the process of moving a Jpop star into her apartment? Hardly a vote of confidence. And that’s before a package explodes on Iris, literally showering her in death threats. If only the fans loved her enough to vote for her to stay. Heck, right now she’d settle for a place to stay tonight. Or a vote (of confidence) from, say, Max Kang, hotter-than-hot lead villain in the cast of Shattered.

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DEATH PULLS THE STRINGS  (THE ALCHEMICAL TALES BOOK SIX) by Elle Hartford

In this magical mix-up of fairy tales and murder, Little Red Riding Hood solves the mystery at the heart of Pinocchio . . .What does it mean to be truly “alive?” Red is looking forward to accompanying her boyfriend to a conference in the big city, Brass. Too bad her best friend and magical companion, William, isn’t on board! In fact, William’s been acting strange, and it’s only when he hears of a murder in Brass that he decides to tag along. Along with their friend Officer Thorn, Red and William have been asked to consult as impartial investigators in the death of a city gnome. The problem? It wasn’t only a gnome who died: an enchanted broom was found destroyed as well. To make matters worse, the crime was reported by a young “puppet” who wasn’t taken seriously at first. With each new twist and clue, Red finds herself more tangled up in strings of deceit, magic, and politics. The entire city of Brass is wondering if puppets and magical creatures can act freely–and in the midst of it all, William is preoccupied with a shadowy stranger . . .With each new mystery, Red is willing to learn something new. But this time, what she learns just may be the most elusive quality of all: what it takes to be a real friend!

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THE ACCIDENTAL TIME TRAVELERS COLLECTIVE by Various

It’s About Time – Time-traveling thieves and assassins. Mysterious visitors from the past and future. Historical encounters that were never meant to be. Predestination paradoxes and miraculous machines. Journeys through the ages that take unpredictable twists and turns, sending the travelers—and the reader—where they least expect. Welcome to The Accidental Time Travelers Collective, Volume 1, featuring twelve short stories by an international group of speculative fiction authors who share a common love of time travel. Each story ventures into the realm of alternate possibilities (or impossibilities). The stories range from whimsical to technical, thrilling to uplifting. Some will make you laugh. Others will touch you in surprising ways. All offer an adventure into tantalizing futures and haunting pasts. So if you’re ready for a wild ride, take a trip through time with us!     Amazon

SECRETS AND KISSES (BLUE RIDGE MAGIC BOOK TWO) by M A Innes

Stefan – Magic. As a librarian, Stefan knows there’s magic in books and imagination, but it isn’t until he moves to the mountains of North Carolina that he realizes people can come with magic too…well, the locals at least seem to come with magic…and fascinating relationship dynamics he thought were just on TV and in books. Boyd – Dragons. Somehow, the council gave Boyd the job of telling the new librarian that dragons and mages are real. He’s not sure who he pissed off to be the one to scare the adorable librarian into leaving town, but he’s not happy about it. A man as sweet and shy as the town’s new librarian can’t have any idea about what the locals are hiding or what kind of thoughts Boyd has been having about him, can he? When people aren’t as innocent or grumpy as they seem, a curious librarian and a slightly grumpy dragon will learn that love is even stronger when there’s a bit of magic involved.     AmazonKU

DARK VOYAGE MATTERS OIF THE MIND (THE CHILDREN OF THE GODS PARANORMAL ROMANCE BOOK 78) by I T Lucas

As conflicting expectations strain Dagor and Frankie’s budding relationship, they join a shore excursion to the ruins of Tehuacalo, where an ancient map of dubious origins claims a powerful amulet is buried. Despite Kian’s reservations about the danger of entering cartel territory, Kalugal is set on leading the group of immortals, gods, and one human on an adventure and promises they will be back in time for Amanda and Dalhu’s wedding. When the leisurely archeological quest turns into a deadly conflict, the group stumbles upon a much more precious treasure than the amulet they have set out to uncover.     AmazonKU

THE LIES OF VAMPIRES AND SLAYERS: MAGIFORD SUPERNATURAL CITY (MAGIC ON MAIN STREET BOOK ONE) by K M Shea

By night, they fight in a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse. By day, they are friendly next-door neighbors. Neither of them know that their alter egos are archenemies. I’ve spent my life training in the family business of slaying vampires, but I’m tired of all the death. I want to prove we slayers can help society, not just break it. I start my new life by joining the Magiford supernatural task force, which exists to protect humans and supernaturals from harmful magic. There’s just one problem. All of my teammates who work the night shift with me are scared of me since slayers are the assassins of the supernatural world. Worse yet, even though I’m doing my best at pretending to be a human during the day—a necessity as a lone slayer can quickly become a dead slayer—I’ve utterly failed to win over any of the humans in my apartment complex since I have the charisma of an overdue investigation report. That changes when a handsome vampire moves in next door. Connor may not be willing to try …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)    AmazonKU

MATING INSTINCT (MOON SHIFTER BOOK THREE) by Katie Reus

VS note: A re-release, which has been “lightly edited and rewritten” per tha author.

She left because he couldn’t love her the way she needed…Human Kat Saburova had her heart broken by the Shifter Council’s ruthless enforcer. So she left and never looked back. A year later, an attack that nearly kills her brings him back into her orbit—but she wants nothing to do with him. Now he’ll do anything to save her…Shifter Jayce Kazan has made countless enemies, but for a short time he found peace with a sweet, funny human. Though it tore his heart out, he let her go for her own good. But someone tried to kill her and inadvertently turned her into a shifter. And now that she’s in danger, he’ll cross every line to save her. Even if that means saving her from herself. As he fights for a second chance, the extremists who almost killed her once are looking to finish the job.

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URIEL: YULE LADS BOOK TWO by Macy Blake

His holiday is about to go off-book…Uriel Lad is single all the way. He enjoys his quiet life in the small town of Mistletoe Falls, running Ornamentary Books and More. This holiday, though, Uriel’s Yule Lad magic is back, which means making mischief throughout the season. It should be a perfect Christmas, until his new friend Joe begs for help with a problem. Joe Watson loves his new life in the quaint little holiday town he’s come to call home. His happiness is threatened when his ex-boyfriend shows up unexpectedly. In a panic, Joe claims that his closest friend in Mistletoe Falls is his boyfriend—his fake boyfriend who has snow interest in love or romance. Uriel’s magic is causing havoc in his life, and his pretend relationship with Joe is complicating matters even further. He’ll have to use every trick in the book to save his heart and make sure Joe gets the happily ever after he’s always wanted.     AmazonKU

A PACK CHRISTMAS: MYSTICS AND MAYHEM HOLIDAY STORY by Heather Renee

One bright idea. One holiday. Lots of chaos. Cait wants to have the perfect Christmas, but Roman thinks she’s possibly lost her mind. Then, when nothing seems to be going right, she just might agree with him. But freak snowstorms, Grinch-y wolf shifters, missing dragons, and new mate bonds won’t stop the festivities. With the help of Lucinda, Andie, Amersyn, and even Dawsyn, Cait’s Christmas celebrations continue. It doesn’t matter that someone spiked the punch, the power has gone out, and that there might not be enough food for everyone to eat. The gang’s all back together and by the time the clock strikes midnight. There just might be a little surprise waiting under the tree for each of them. This is a standalone story within the Mystics and Mayhem world and told from multiple points-of-view. It’s best enjoyed as long as you’ve read at least one of the previous trilogies and as a fun holiday read!     AmazonKU

DAZZLING by Chikodili Emelamadu

Treasure and her mother lost everything when Treasure’s father died. Haggling for scraps in the market, Treasure meets a man who promises to change their fortunes, but his feet are hovering just a few inches above the ground. He’s a spirit, and he promises to bring Treasure’s beloved father back to life if she’ll do one terrible thing for him first.
Ozoemena has an itch in the middle of her back. It’s an itch that speaks to her patrilineal destiny, an honor never before bestowed upon a girl, to defend the land and protect its people by becoming a Leopard. Her father impressed upon her what an honor this was before he vanished, but it’s one she couldn’t want less—she has enough to worry about as she tries to fit in at a new boarding school. But as the two girls reckon with their burgeoning wildness and the legacy of their missing fathers, Ozoemena’s fellow students start to vanish. Treasure’s obligations to the spirit escalate, and Ozoemena’s duty of protection as a Leopard grows. Soon the girls’ destinies and choices alike set them on a dangerous collision course. Ultimately, they must ask themselves: in a world that always says no to women, what must two young girls sacrifice to get what is theirs?

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HAUNTED BY MYTH by Barbara Ann Wright

Chloe knew her future would be boring. Every job pales in comparison to the family legacy: hunting monsters and banishing ghosts. But that birthright belongs to her mother and sister, leaving Chloe forever outside looking in. Until her sister dies without warning. Chloe gets the family magic, a lack of self-confidence, a grieving mother, a sarcastic spirit guide, and room for nothing else, especially love. And lately, someone seems to be summoning ghosts and protecting monsters, and all clues point to one very famous face: Helen of Troy. Helen has spent hundreds of years running a sanctuary and rehab for the last mythical creatures on earth. And she has a huge chip on her shoulder about that whole Trojan War thing. Neither she nor Chloe has time for the other’s philosophy or to see if their growing attraction is more than skin-deep, not when there are some monsters that won’t be sent to the Underworld without a fight.

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THE ROYAL CURSE (TWILIGHT MAGES BOOK ONE) by Eliot Grayson

His birth magic leaves Prince Nikola with nothing but bad choices: live as another man’s possession, subject to his whims and his desires, or remain dependent on a potion that stunts his powers and prevents him from knowing love. Andreas vows to protect the prince with his life—whether Nikola wants him to or not. After all, the queen pays his soldier’s wage. Nikola’s nothing but a job to do. But when they find themselves stranded, with Nikola’s potion running out, Andreas has to…improvise. Because what Prince Nikola needs to survive is the opposite of a lowly guard’s respectful protection. It should’ve been only one night. Just until the potion’s refilled. But now that Nikola’s had Andreas’s touch, he craves Andreas again and again. He shouldn’t. But he—and his magic—can’t live without it…The Royal Curse is a high-heat MM fantasy romance with a stubborn prince, an even more stubborn soldier, and cursed magic that can’t be denied. There is an attempted on-page assault that is not between the main characters. HEA guaranteed.     AmazonKU

ORLAINA (UNBOUND PROPHECY) by J L  Jackola

One will claim her. One will covet her. One will cherish her. One will cage her. They will all underestimate her. Orlaina gave her heart to Diarmund the moment she took her first step as a goddess, but his brother, Aodhan, refused to see her as anyone but his. The strife caused by his obsessive need to rule will bring Orlaina to her breaking point. In her desperation, she will strike back and create a prophecy that will run its course for millennia. Her legacy will shape their world. Her power will define her reign as a goddess to be feared.     AmazonKU

SHRIKE: BIRDS OF PREY BOOK TWO by Karlee Berrios

After the events of Albatross (the kidnapping, Isla’s real identity, a gruesome murder— he definitely deserved it, but still) left everyone reeling, Shrike picks up right where we left off with Isla, Fritz, and Caspian struggling to find answers. And a certain missing redhead. The introduction of Eamon and his Arcana Militum changes everything, giving them the upper hand needed to rescue Bel. But does he have to irritate Isla every step of the way? Yes. Of course, he does. Even if they manage to free Bel, the things she’s seen will stay with her forever, the consequences of someone else’s sins weighing her down once again. Not only will Bel transform, both inside and out, but every one of them is irrevocably changed through the events of Shrike, for better or worse.    AmazonKU

LIKE A MOTH TO A FLAME by Carmen Rosales

AN AMANT FOR THE ALLIGATOR (SHIFTER’S REGIME BOOK 14) by Charlie Richards

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“New” is generally plus or minus a week or two. I try to catch up on ones I missed in recent months.  And I may mention ‘special items’.

NOTE: I’m doing my best to avoid listing anything generated from use of AI but it’s sometimes tricky to detect from the resources I have available. As far as covers go, I list the Amazon cover. I won’t feature a cover in my weekly promo for this post if I believe or suspect it was done with AI.

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ALIEN CAPTAIN’S NANNY (ALIEN NEEDS A NANNY BOOK TWO) by Milly Taiden

Kael will never open his heart again after losing his Drakonian mate. He also doesn’t know how to deal with his grief or his nine-year-old daughter, who has retreated deep within herself. If he doesn’t find help soon, he will lose the only person left in his life. Kael didn’t think he could love again, but meeting the kind, caring and beautiful nanny gives life to emotions he thought dead. Years after losing her mother, Sarah Meericino still hasn’t emotionally healed and leaves Earth to find a new start. When learning her new ward is a little girl who has lost her mother too, Sarah becomes determined to not let this child suffer the way she has her entire life. But the child’s hunky father is a big, muscular obstacle she didn’t expect to want for herself. It’s immediately apparent that fate has brought these three broken souls together to comfort each other in a way only someone going through the same pain can comprehend. But the universe has different plans for them. Plans that will destroy the love the trio is building if Kael doesn’t find the traitor who has put this burgeoning family in his cross hairs.   AmazonKU

CASE STUDY: INTERSPECIES MATING (LUNAR BASE EXPERIMENTS BOOK ONE) by Talia Rhea

Data File: Lunar Base Experiments Case Study: 1 Intro: For your consideration, we the research team of the Lunar Base present our findings for the mating of ratchi Rizor Arhass and human Shoshana Carter. Data Summary: -Subject One: “I didn’t come here to find my female. I just needed to think. All my life, I’ve been obsessed with revenge. And I had it. It was right in my hands. I could destroy him, but I walked away. I still don’t know why I did that. When I was offered the job as head of security, it seemed like a good chance to step back and figure myself out. And then… I caught her scent. And I was lost.” -Subject Two: “I’m a social worker. I’ve spent my life trying to help people. Trying to distance myself from my past. But it won’t let me go. I applied for this position as HR of the Lunar Experiments, but I didn’t think I’d get it. They rigged it though. They gave me the position not because I’m a damn good social worker, but because I used to be a damn good thief. They asked me to steal some alien tech. Anything I can get my hands on. I had no choice but to say yes. I just didn’t expect him.”     AmazonKU

RIFF (GALACTIC CYBORG HEAT SERIES) by Jessie Rose Case

A warrior who cared not for those with sensibilities – A female who was caring and generous – Nothing alike and yet, so much to give….This is a Happily Ever After, Galactic Cyborg Heat Series, Hot Romantic Fiction Novel. This tantalizing story of passions and desires unexpectedly brings together a Cyborg and a human female in a way they never thought possible.     AmazonKU

SWIPE FOR ANDROIDS by Jamie K Schmidt

Research librarian and newly sentient android Rose Stratton can solve any puzzle the denizens of Whynot throw at her. However, a new problem has been tickling her circuits. Every time she sees a happy couple, she goes into system overdrive. With the threat of being reprogrammed looming, it’s time to do what she does best—research—before she totally melts down. Time for a visit to the local Love Bites dating agency. Android cop Zack Silverberg’s program is to protect and serve. Not feel. Emotions shouldn’t compute, which is why he needs to stop craving a family to go home to like his brothers in blue. But when Love Bites matches him to his ideal mate, he can’t help but wonder if it’s within his grasp, illogical as it seems. He doesn’t understand dating, though. Picnics seem pointless when androids don’t eat. Walks on the beach just clog up the gears. But when Rose breaks out the book on positions, their research turns a different corner and everything changes. Together, they could find true love—if they can solve the mystery of human interaction before they’re sent back for a factory reboot.

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YOURS FOR THE TAKING: A NOVEL by Gabriel Korn

VS Note: Sounds intriguing, Put it on my TBR list. Not a romance but an LGBTQ scifi release of note.

The year is 2050. Ava and her girlfriend live in what’s left of Brooklyn, and though they love each other, it’s hard to find happiness while the effects of climate change rapidly eclipse their world. Soon, it won’t be safe outside at all. The only people guaranteed survival are the ones whose applications are accepted to The Inside Project, a series of weather-safe, city-sized structures around the world. Jacqueline Millender is a reclusive billionaire/women’s rights advocate, and thanks to a generous donation, she’s just become the director of the Inside being built on the bones of Manhattan. Her ideas are unorthodox, yet alluring—she’s built a whole brand around rethinking the very concept of empowerment. Shelby, a business major from a working-class family, is drawn to Jacqueline’s promises of power and impact. When she lands her dream job as Jacqueline’s personal assistant, she’s instantly swept up into the glamourous world of corporatized feminism. Also drawn into Jacqueline’s orbit is Olympia, who is finishing up medical school when Jacqueline recruits her to run the health department Inside. The more Olympia learns about the project, though, the more she realizes there’s something much larger at play. When Ava is accepted to live Inside and her girlfriend isn’t, she’s forced to go alone. But her heartbreak is quickly replaced with a feeling of belonging: Inside seems like it’s the safe space she’s been searching for… most of the time. Other times she can’t shake the feeling that something is deeply off. As she, Olympia, and Shelby start to notice the cracks in Jacqueline’s system, Jacqueline tightens her grip, becoming increasingly unhinged and dangerous in what she is willing to do—and who she is willing to sacrifice—to keep her dream alive.     Amazon     AB     Apple Books     Kobo

SANCTUARY: STRANDED ON THE PRISON PLANET BOOK THREE by Katie Neptune

A flying saucer stole me and my friends from earth and stranded us on a prison planet. And I’m falling in love with two different aliens. Olivia Greene learned from an early age to hide her smarts to please the people around her. You don’t get hurt if you don’t open your mouth. She learned so well, it became a hard habit to ditch. Only a few people have ever looked past her beauty to know the real Olivia, and that’s the way she likes it. Except now, she’s trapped on an alien prison planet, and it’s hard to use her wiles on nonhumans. For example, the blue-skinned, scaled alien male who is always writing, he thinks she’s probably full of strange germs. And the red one with the tusks? He tells her to her face she’s not his type. And Olivia finds that information . . . freeing. For once in her life, she can turn off fake Olivia and do what real Olivia wants. And what real Olivia wants most is to find her missing friends and get them all off this prison planet and back to Earth. But if those two aliens who think she’s odd want to help, well that’s fine with her. However, when shared intellectual passions lead to unhygienic kisses with the blue guy, and close proximity incites soft touches from the red one, Olivia can’t decide what to do. Both males arouse her ardor, and both males see her for her true self. But neither of them can return with her to Earth, and all of her energy should be focused on generating an escape plan, right? A smart girl would ignore temptation and guard her heart. And the rules of love say you can’t fall for two guys at once, so Olivia’s growing feelings can’t be real anyway. Or maybe there are no rules when you’re stranded on a prison planet.   AmazonKU

BATTLES UNFOUGHT (THE LADY BANE BOOK ONE) by Rachel Ford

The Lady Bane is under new management. The military prototype turned privateer vessel is the new home and base of operations for Maggie, Kay, and the former crew of the Black Flag. They’d prefer to spend some time getting to know the new ship. But when a high priority mission comes in from the admiralty, they can’t refuse. The mission is straightforward: break into a secure facility owned and operated by a cabal of criminals, crack a state-of-the-art safe, and retrieve a data chip containing sensitive information. The stakes are high. It’s a very secure facility, and very sensitive information. Wars have been waged for less. The payout is huge – whatever they can lift from the safe, they can keep. If they survive long enough to get away with it, anyway.     AmazonKU

MATED TO THE ALIEN ROGUE (FATED MATES OF THE ZAARN BOOK SIX) by Krista Luna

The blue alien who rescues me is too damned bossy and annoyingly handsome. But I’m stuck with him and his wicked tail. VIVIAN – I left Earth the proud captain of a ship destined to save humanity. I wake in a small examination room being poked and prodded by blue aliens who speak a strange language. Oh, hell no. Escape plans whirl through my head—no one’s going to keep me from saving the women of my crew. Then he bursts in, seven-feet of command and power topped with horns. Wrin’s the first person to speak English, but he looks just like all the other blue assholes who’ve been experimenting on me. When he throws me over his shoulder and runs into the alien jungle, the heat of his touch makes me wonder if I’m in more trouble than ever. WRIN – We finally find the Hyoo-mon captain, and she’s on the worst planet possible—Zaar. Returning to my home world is a death sentence, one I won’t subject any of my crew to. When I infiltrate the hidden lab to find her, my tail buzzes to life. Vivv is my fated mate. Tiny and fierce and lovely, she’s everything I’ve ever wanted. Anger burns in her eyes for what my people have done to her, but she can hate me later, when we’re safe. As danger closes in, her captivating presence tempts me ever closer. I’ll fight to my last breath for the future Vivv offers me. Fight to claim her.     AmazonKU

TENTACLES AND OTHER STOCKING STUFFERS: A WINTER HOLIDAY MM TENTACLE ROMANCE by Delaney Rain

It’s a satellite! It’s a meteor! It’s a…small alien spaceship? The last thing bar manager Sam Litchfield expects to see when he gets home from work just weeks before Christmas is something crash landing in his backyard. And since he spent the drive there hearing on the radio about a meteor streaking through the sky, Sam is only prepared to tell the authorities about a space rock. What’s he supposed to do when it’s actually a three-foot-tall alien with tentacles for arms in a broken spaceship? Well, in the spirit of the season, Sam helps Bhanzier get out of the cold and start repairs on his ship. It isn’t long before the two of them discover that Bhanzier likes being in charge, Sam likes that too, and tiny tentacles can wiggle into lots of fun places. Sam starts to wish Bhanzier didn’t ever have to leave. But two FBI agents think they know something crashed in Sam’s backyard, and then Sam remembers that he signed up for the Holiday Homes Tour with judges who want to come inside, too. Sam’s determined to keep Bhanzier safe from prying eyes. But is getting him back into space and losing him forever really the only way?   AmazonKU

PRISONER’S GAMBIT: MARK OF THE INFALA TWO by Kira Quinn

Being taken prisoner by ravenous green-skinned aliens was not cool, but when the Raxxian ship fell under attack, breaking apart and crashing on a planet in a galaxy far from home, Maureen realized that was only the beginning. There was one bright side though. She had made a friend. A thickly muscled, blue-skinned hunk of a friend at that. Stranded and alone, the pair’s attraction was obvious from the start, but much as they wanted to see where things might go between them, a new ordeal was soon thrust upon them. One that threatened to separate them just as things were getting interesting. It would be a struggle, but with their attraction growing by the minute it was a fight worth having. It would be hard, but if they managed to succeed, perhaps life as a survivor on an alien world wouldn’t be such a bad thing after all. Judging by the chemistry between the human woman and rugged alien male, it looked like it could be quite enjoyable indeed.   AmazonKU

SECURITY ON THE PLEASURE PLANET: AN MM MPREG ALIEN ROMANCE by Kinkaid Knight

Viragor – CerbSec is the largest personal security corporation on the Pleasure Planet. Their agents are known for their loyalty, their ferocity, and their honor – rare and precious in a world where anything and everything has a price. They say, ‘the hounds of CerbSec cannot be swayed or bought, and if you kill one, you will never be able to hide from the rest.’ I’m about to test this belief because I’ve been hired to cut off the head of the beast and take out their mysterious leader known only as Hades. I’m not expecting this to be a problem, especially when I discover his greatest secret – that he is a mere human. What nothing could have prepared me for, however, is discovering that he is MINE. Lochos – I’ve spent my entire life on the Pleasure Planet, hidden and safe in the security of CerbSec’s headquarters, Elysium, with my twin daughters. Everything I do is to keep my girls safe and to ensure CerbSec remains on the right side of history, even if we are protecting some of the scummiest criminals this side of the ‘Verse. I’ve spent my entire life …(more blurb on the ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU 

CLAIMED BY THE ALIEN GLADIATOR by Galena Sullivan

A paramedic from Earth’s first colony, kidnapped by aliens and sold into slavery. A gladiator forced to share his bed. What could go wrong? He’s a trained killer: big, fierce, and intimidating. And he’s the most gorgeous man I’ve ever seen, even if he is an alien. I’m trapped in a cell with him, and our owner wants me to get pregnant. Or else. She’s an ignorant, primitive little mammal. I must protect her from everything in this world, including myself. She’s triggered something in me, transforming me into the form of my ancestors: bigger, stronger, irritable, possessive. I’d sworn off females forever, but this one tempts me beyond my control. And I don’t know if I can stay alive and protect her, even if I achieve the full form of a legendary Ardent Warrior.      AmazonKU

SANCTUARY (DELROI EMPIRE BOOK TWO) by Loribelle Hunt

Harmony Marks has spent months tracking down the surviving members of the Tel Group, a secret organization of psychics that operated in the shadows for generations, and probably still does. Tel isn’t her only headache, though. As head of family security, along with her twin sister Adalind, she’s investigating a series of very slick thefts. When a unit of Delroi warriors show up at her carefully laid trap also searching for thieves, she is certain it is all somehow connected. Arkyn Trace has been on planet a whole six hours when his cousin drags him into an investigation. As the former Trace spymaster, he has the necessary skills, and it’s interesting enough. Especially when he encounters Harmony Marks. He journeyed to Earth to search for his mate. Since he hadn’t found one in fifty years on Delroi, he figured Earth was his last hope. He’s stunned to meet her so quickly, though, and she’s everything he’d hoped for. Smart. A warrior. Beautiful. She’s also wary and independent. Arkyn will need all his charm—and his investigation skills—to convince her they’re perfect for each other.

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CRASH-LANDED IN LOVE (HE’S OUT OF THIS WORLD BOOK ONE) by Piper Scott and Renee Fox

When college kid Jude Adler wishes for a new life on a shooting star, he never imagined it would come in the form of a shapeshifting alien who nearly crash-lands his spaceship on top of him, let alone one who chooses to disguise himself as a man inspired by Jude’s wildest fantasies. Al’s ship is damaged and unable to make the flight home, and when he earnestly asks Jude for a safe place to stay until help arrives, how can Jude say no? Keeping his hands to himself until then shouldn’t be difficult… but Jude is only human, and there’s only so long anyone can resist a roommate disguised as the hottest guy imaginable. A roommate whose insatiable curiosity is piqued by Jude’s human body…
And who shares Jude’s only bed.     AmazonKU

THERE’S AN ELF IN MY COCKPIT by Robin O’Connor

Vi – I’m supposed to be in witness protection, but there’s no hiding from my criminal ex. He wants me dead and he’ll do anything to silence me. To escape his evil clutches, I hide on a shuttle. But when your family calls you the eternal screw-up, nothing goes as planned. The human pilot is sexy as sin but the last thing I need is for my heart to get tangled up in this mess. I’ve put him in danger and his teenaged cargo too. When we crash on an ice moon, I know I have to make the ultimate sacrifice to rescue them all. Oliver – The little elf that walked into my cockpit is my every fantasy come true. When I find out what she’s running from, all my protective instincts ignite. Nobody touches what is mine, and this tough-as-nails damsel quickly becomes exactly that. Mine. Mine to protect and mine to cherish. Together, we must fight her evil ex, rescue the teens on the ship, and traverse an ice moon to call for help. All while I fight the most important battle of all, to win her heart.     AmazonKU

TAKEN BY THE ASANI (TAKEN BY THE ALIENS) by Elizabeth Dunlap

Lux has no interest in love, or romance. He just wants to get his arranged marriage over with so he can continue his promiscuous life exactly the way he likes it. Raza has known Lux since childhood, and when he hears his best friend is finally planning on taking a husband, he jumps at the opportunity to claim the man he’s loved for as long as he can remember. Lux had no intention of marrying for love, but when Raza is waiting for him at the end of that aisle, he can no longer deny the desires awakened by Raza’s touch.   AmazonKU

HER ALIEN STUDENT: STRANDED ON EARTH BOOK THREE by Ivy Knox

A marriage of convenience to an alien dragon shifter was not part of Charlie’s plan, but it might the key to protecting her family. Zev Monroe, dragon shifter from planet Sufoi, found his mate, but he’s too afraid to talk to her, scared that she’ll see the useless loser that his handlers always told him he was. If she totally rejects him, he’ll have no reason to keep breathing. Charlotte “Charlie” Brooks is drowning in her own life. She’s a single mom, new in town, has a nearly empty bank account, and is constantly looking over her shoulder, wondering when her past will finally hunt her down. During a night of drunken debauchery, Zev and Charlie end up married, and though neither can remember saying, “I do,” they both want to remain in the marriage for different reasons. When Charlie is about to lose everything, including her little girl, Zev has the opportunity to be the man he’s always wanted to be. But it will take more than brawn and a fire-breathing alter ego to defeat this new nemesis.     AmazonKU

CHARMED BY THE ALIEN SCOUT by Holly Hanzo

I signed up for a last-minute mission to Jupiter. What I didn’t plan on was getting stranded–or being rescued by a hot alien dragon man. The mission was supposed to be simple–go to deep space, investigate some strange readings around Jupiter, and head home to Earth just in time to celebrate Christmas. Of course life had to throw in a wrench and nearly kill me–twice–before sending some dragon straight out of a fairytale to save my ass. But I didn’t expect him to turn into a man. A very attractive, very dominant man. Edurr claims I’m his mate, and insists I go with him in search of shelter from an incoming winter storm. I’ve got no idea where I am, my friends probably think I’m dead, and I won’t survive this weather out here alone. So I suppose I can go with the pretty dragon man for now. And later? Well, we’ll cross that bridge when we get to it. Because as much as I don’t mind shacking up with a hot alien man, I don’t know about letting him stake his permanent claim on me. Oh, and PSA: Jupiter’s solid, and it’s inhabited. By attractive, dragon-shifter aliens who want to keep us for their very own.   AmazonKU

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VS: This is one of my backlist books I reread fairly often. It’s my “inspired by Cinderella” winter holiday fantasy novella and I just personally love this couple. I need to write more for them!

WINTER SOLSTICE DREAM: A MAGIC OF CLADDARE NOVELLA by Veronica Scott

Torn from her home in the Dales as a child, Nadelma has made a place for herself as the head cook in the Witch Queen of Azrimar’s castle. She stays in the background of the busy court and uses her gentle magic gifts sparingly to help others. More or less content, she’s made peace with the hard facts of her life. Romance, marriage, a family – all beyond her dreams any longer.

Then Halvor, an ambitious Dales lord rides into the city, bringing his mercenaries to serve the king, with the promise of a rich reward, including a title and an estate. The only catch? He has to marry a highborn Azrimaran noblewoman to seal the treaty. Fate conspires to throw Nadelma and Halvor into each other’s company and the attraction is instant and deep but both resist the attraction. She knows she can never have him for herself. He must fulfill the treaty to secure a safe place for his people to live, since their holding in the Dales was destroyed by the black magic of the Shadow. Marriage to a noble damsel of the king’s choice is his fate.

Until he met Nadelma he thought his heart was frozen by the loss of all he cared for, back in the Dales. Now he knows better but his people must come first. The situation is hopeless…or is it? For the king declares the city will celebrate Winter Solstice and hold a ball, where wishes and dreams just might come true.

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WEREWOLF NOEL (BIG CITY LUCANS BOOK SIX) by Eve Langlais

His second chance at love needs a holiday miracle. Becoming a werewolf messed up Gunner’s plans for the future. He’d pictured getting married to his high school sweetheart, popping out a few kids, and growing old and chunky, loved by his family. In reality, he went to war, got bitten, became a werewolf, and ditched his past, including his fiancée because he’s convinced he can’t have a normal life. Or so he thinks. Seeing his Lycan brothers finding their happily ever after has given him hope. Maybe if he’s willing to try, he can have a second chance. Nope. Kylie isn’t interested. As far as she’s concerned, he messed up big time and she’s moved on. Luckily for Gunner, fate intervenes, and when danger threatens, Kylie has only one person to turn to. One man she can trust. Can this lone wolf save Christmas?

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THE CROW QUEEN (EAGLES AND CROWS BOOK TWO) by Melanie Karsak

Britain, AD 38, When destiny crowns Cartimandua queen of the Brigantes, she inherits not just the rule of her ancient tribe but an imminent war. Seeking to take advantage of the upheaval amongst the Brigantes, the Parisii tribe strikes. Cartimandua’s enemies soon discover the new Brigantes queen wears a crown of thorns and talons. Carti has no time to waste on petty squabbles. The Cailleach whispers of a looming threat from the south. Wielding ruthless strategy and strength, Cartimandua acts quickly to secure her hold on the north before an even worse darkness descends. But even amongst the shadows, there’s a ray of light. Her new alliance with the Votadini tribe finds her engaged to the enigmatic Prince Cormag. Their bond offers a glimmer of hope for a bright future. Yet, as they carve out a life together, Carti cannot escape the echo of an old love. To navigate the darkness looming on the horizon, Cartimandua must hold onto her throne and her heart with an iron grip. Can she protect her tribe and family from the rising storm?     AmazonKU

MASTERS OF HEX (A SUPERNATURAL SPEAKEASY COZY MYSTERY BOOK 13) by Lily Harper Hart

Life in the French Quarter is about to calm down for the off-season, so of course things in Ofelia Archer’s life are about to heat up. With Halloween right around the corner, all Ofelia wants to worry about is what couple’s costume she and her boyfriend Zach Sully are going to wear to the big reunion party being hosted for her former high school. Then the unthinkable happens and she senses Sully is in danger when he’s out on a case. Ofelia swoops in, the mightiest witch in the French Quarter, and finds herself saving the love of her life shoulder-to-shoulder with his father. Zeke Sully is all charm and secrets. He wants to win Ofelia over, but there are shadows chasing him…and dropping bodies all over the Quarter. Sully doesn’t want anything to do with whatever his father is involved in. Ofelia doesn’t feel she can abandon her future father-in-law. That leads to some strife. Some business deals can’t be undone, and Ofelia is about to get a glimpse of the seedy business underbelly in New Orleans. The question is, can she fix what’s been broken, or is it already too late?     AmazonKU

HER VIKING DRAGON KING (VIKING ANCESTORS: AGE OF EMBERS BOOK ONE) by Sky Purington

Sparks fly when a modern-day woman ignites a passionate war between Viking dragon kings. Plagued by dreams of dying embers and a fiery crown, Keira is drawn to a chalet in Winter Harbor, Maine, where daunting secrets come to light. Hidden truths that change everything. An unavoidable fate that thrusts her back in time over a thousand years to a turbulent age of battling tribes and ruthless warriors. Ruled by the gods of old, Viking dragon king Ulrik Sigdir knows the only way to avoid war is to ensure his longtime barbarian rival receives his prize. A woman from the future who’s destined to bring peace by sacrificing herself in marriage. That in mind, his heart is hardened long before he crosses paths with her. Hardened until they are connected via an ancient tree, and his mission becomes the greatest struggle of his life. Caught in the onset of the Age of Embers, Ulrik and Keira fight a sinful attraction to one another that will only mean their end. A forbidden love with an explosive outcome…the extinction of dragonkind in ancient Scandinavia. Is there a way around what fate intends, or is their love doomed to destroy all in its path? Find out in Purington’s action-packed final Viking Ancestors series.

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CHRISTMAS ANGEL (ANGELS IN THE AFTERLIFE) by P G Forte

Being fully transparent is good for a relationship, right? Well, maybe not when it’s literal. Christmas Angel is a second-chance, holiday romance with a celestial twist. Probationary angel Jake Henderson has been sent back to earth to mend fences with his ex. Or has he? Certainly Tony doesn’t seem to think that’s the case. Tony DiCecco might have ninety-nine problems—and then some—between dealing with his meddlesome family AND running the family business (a Christmas tree farm in rural Texas) but he’s pretty sure that playing catch-up with his ex-husband isn’t supposed to be one of them. And what would even be the point? It’s a hard to imagine what kind of future the two of them could have when only one of them is still alive.

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COCKTAILS AND CHLOROFORM (A RIP THROUGH TIME) by Kelley Armstong

For modern-day detective Mallory Atkinson, being trapped in the body of a Victorian housemaid means overcoming endless obstacles. Her current challenge is winning over the suspicious young parlormaid, Alice. Mallory’s plan starts with teaching the girl to make Molotov cocktails, which is a perfectly valid science experiment and not at all a desperate ploy to gain Alice’s attention. Before the lesson can begin, though, Alice receives a letter that has her slipping off in the night. Concerned for her safety—and naturally curious—Mallory follows. Mallory finds Alice at what seems like a simple dance hall, watching young men and women flirting and whirling in pretty dresses and dapper suit-coats. But nothing here is what is seems, and what starts as a simple surveillance exercise turns into a full-scale spy mission with Mallory’s boss, Dr. Duncan Gray, at her side. Before the evening is done, those Molotov cocktails are probably going to come in handy. Note this is not a full-length novel. It’s a novella set after The Poisoner’s Ring.

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MASTERING THE MINOTAUR (MONSTROUS DEALS BOOK FOUR) by Ami Wright

Could you master the minotaur billionaire? I’m not a dominatrix. I’m just a single mom struggling to pay the bills and raise my two kids. But when my sister, Kalli signs up as an escort for a demon and ends up with a billionaire demon boyfriend, I can’t help wondering if I should re-think my work situation. I’m not looking for a boyfriend, but if the huge, handsome, rich minotaur wants to pay to get on his knees for me, I’d have to be stupid to turn that down, right? Jarradek is a politician with a problem: he’s bored of girls who want to fawn over him. He’s looking for something more! Controlling him is such a rush. Every time this powerful monster submits to me, it gives me back something I never even knew I was missing. He can’t be caught seeing an escort weeks out from the election, but he can’t stay away. What happens when people find out the guy who wants to be in charge of the city just wants me to tell him what to do?     AmazonKU

BEASTLY AND BOOKISH: HORNED UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS by Catrina Bell

This beauty didn’t ask for a beastly bookworm for Christmas, but maybe she should have . . .All Noelle wants is to save the Winter Bliss library. She has a plan, too—a New Year’s Eve fundraiser during the annual fire-magic festival. The last thing she needs is a distracting romance with the sexy, binge-reading demon she hasn’t seen in over a decade. Too bad fate (and Mount Winter Bliss) has other plans. Rom only returned to his small hometown to open Perkatory, his family’s newest coffee shop. Seeing Noelle again is a welcome surprise, but there’s no way the beautiful librarian could ever fall for a scarred-up monster like him, right? When an avalanche leaves Noelle and Rom snowed in together, the forced proximity might be their second chance at first love. But will their happily ever after come at the expense of saving Noelle’s beloved library? Beastly & Bookish is a cozy, contemporary, holiday romance featuring a roller skating librarian and book-loving demon’s emotional journey from friends to lovers.     AmazonKU

HOLLY’S UNJOLLY CHRISTMAS: HORNED UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS by Lark Green

Just because she’s snowed in with a monster doesn’t mean she can’t enjoy herself a little…or a lot…Holly loves people. But that doesn’t mean she wants to be around any over the holidays. So, booking an isolated cabin on top of idyllic Mount Winter Bliss is exactly the escape from reality she needs. It’s just her crappy luck that the rental comes with a grumpy, sexy demon groundskeeper—and that an avalanche strands them there. Together…Azgoran wants nothing to do with people. And since renters who are willing to traipse across dangerous terrain are in short supply, avoiding humans isn’t usually a problem. Until she shows up. Holly is far too tiny, talkative, and…adorable for him. But for some reason, knowing all that doesn’t make it any easier to keep his mind—and hands—off her…The only thing these opposites have in common is forced proximity and a big attraction. Is that enough to get them to happily ever after? Or are they destined for the most unjolly Christmas ever?     AmazonKU

HOLIDAYS ABLAZE: HORNED UP FOR THE HOLIDAYS by Lucy Limon

When an arrogant demon with a taste for the finer things meets a salty chef with an attraction to fire, sparks fly. Sofia, a talented chef whose culinary dreams have flamed out, is spending her holiday hiding away atop Mount Winter Bliss until she’s disrupted by the arrival of Samite, a maddeningly pretentious demon. Sofia is no stranger to facing down big egos in the kitchen. With plenty of salt and steely resolve, she sets the ground rules and strikes her first bargain with a demon. Samite finds himself stranded atop Mount Winter Bliss at the mercy of an infuriatingly unhelpful human. His ambitions may have been dashed, but there’s still hope of saving his fortune if he can get to it. He is hell-bent on getting off of this mountain, and Sofia would gladly whip him up a swift exit except for one major obstacle. An avalanche has buried the only road down the mountain, trapping them together. As they navigate the close quarters of her tiny one-bedroom cabin, more bargains are struck, and the heat continues to rise.   AmazonKU

ALL THE HIDDEN PATHS (THE TITHENAI CHRONICLES BOOK TWO) by Foz Meadows

With the plot against them foiled and the city of Qi-Katai in safe hands, newlywed and tentative lovers Velasin and Caethari have just begun to test the waters of their relationship. But the wider political ramifications of their marriage are still playing out across two nations, and all too soon, they’re summoned north to Tithena’s capital city, Qi-Xihan, to present themselves to its monarch. With Caethari newly invested as his grandmother’s heir and Velasin’s old ghosts gnawing at his heels, what little peace they’ve managed to find is swiftly put to the test. Cae’s recent losses have left him racked with grief and guilt, while Vel struggles with the disconnect between instincts that have kept him safe in secrecy and what an open life requires of him now. Pursued by unknown assailants and with Qi-Xihan’s court factions jockeying for power, Vel and Cae must use all the skills at their disposal to not only survive, but thrive. Because there’s more than one way to end an alliance, and more than one person who wants to see them fail…and they will resort to murder if needed.

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NEVER AFTER: THE MISSING SWORD (THE CHRONICLES OF NEVER AFTER BOOK FOUR) by Melissa de la Cruz

To save her mother from Olga’s evil clutches, Filomena and her friends will set off for new lands and new adventures. Without a moment to lose, Filomena must travel to the legendary land of Camelot to find the sword of Excalibur – the only thing that can save Fil’s mother from Olga’s mysterious illness that has poisoned her body. But Camelot is not all that it seems. Fil and the crew quickly realize that there is another fairy tale that has taken hold in the land of Arthurian Legend. . . that of the Wizard of Oz! With the help (and hindrance) of the Wicked Witches of the East and West, lions and tigers and bears will surely be the least of Fil and the gang’s troubles. As the League of Seven follows the yellow brick road to retrieve the sword and complete their most important quest yet, they find nothing will thwart the ogres and their mission to destroy Never After. In a land where nothing is truly as it seems, will Fil and the League of the Seven survive the witch’s tests? Or will Olga’s perilous plans rip Fil’s mother away from her forever?     Amazon     AB     Apple Books     Kobo

THE DRAGONS OF DEEPWOOD FEN  by Bradley P Beaulieu

Lorelei Aurelius is the smartest inquisitor in the mountain city of Ancris. When a mysterious tip leads her to a clandestine meeting between the Church and the hated Red Knives, she uncovers a plot that threatens not only her home but the empire itself. The trail leads her to Rylan Holbrooke, a notorious thief posing as a dragon singer. Rylan came to Ancris to solve the very same mystery she stumbled onto. Knowing his incarceration could lead to the Red Knives’ achieving their goals, Lorelei makes a fateful decision: she frees him. Now branded as traitors, the two flee the city on dragonback. In the massive forest known as the Holt, they discover something terrible. The Red Knives are planning to awaken a powerful demigod in the holiest shrine in Ancris, and for some reason the Church is willing to allow it. It forces their return to Ancris, where the unlikely allies must rally the very people who’ve vowed to capture them before it’s too late.      Amazon     AB     Apple Books     Kobo

THE FAKE MATE by Lana Ferguson

Mackenzie Carter has had some very bad dates lately. Model train experts, mansplainers, guys weirdly obsessed with her tail—she hasn’t had a successful date in months. Only a year out of residency, her grandmother’s obsession with Mackenzie finding the perfect mate to settle down with threatens to drive Mackenzie barking mad. Out of options, it feels like a small thing to tell her grandmother that she’s met someone. That is, until she blurts out the name of the first man she sees and the last man she would ever date: Noah Taylor, the big bad wolf of Denver General. Noah Taylor, interventional cardiologist and all around grump, has spent his entire life hiding what he is. With outdated stigmas surrounding unmated alphas that have people wondering if they still howl at the moon, Noah has been careful to keep his designation under wraps. It’s worked for years, until an anonymous tip has everything coming to light. Noah is left with two options: come clean to the board and risk his career—or find himself a mate. The chatty, overly friendly ER doctor asking him to be her fake boyfriend on the same day he’s called to meet the board has to be kismet, right? Mackenzie will keep her grandmother off her back, and Noah will get a chance to prove he can continue to work without a real mate—a mutually beneficial business transaction, they both rationalize. But when the fake-mate act turns into a very real friends-with-benefits arrangement, lines start to blur, and they quickly realize love is a whole different kind of animal.

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A RIVER OF GOLDEN BONES: BOOK ONE OF THE GOLDEN COURT by A K Mulford

A sleeping curse. A fallen court. A secret twin. Twins Calla and Briar have spent their entire lives hiding from the powerful sorceress who destroyed their kingdom…and from the humans who don’t know they are Wolves. Each twin has their own purpose in life: Briar’s is to marry the prince of an ally pack and save the Golden Court. Calla’s purpose is to remain a secret, her twin’s shadow . . . the backup plan. No one knows who Calla truly is except for her childhood friend—and sister’s betrothed—the distractingly handsome Prince Grae. But when Calla and Briar journey out of hiding for Briar’s wedding, all of their well-made plans go awry. The evil sorceress is back with another sleeping curse for the last heir to the Golden Court. Calla must step out of the shadows to save their sister, their kingdom, and their own legacy. Continuing to hide as a human and denying who she truly is, Calla embarks on a quest across the realm, discovering a whole world she never knew existed. Outside the confines of rigid Wolf society, Calla begins to wonder: who could she be if she dared to try? Full of adventure, love, gender exploration, and self-discovery, A River of Golden Bones follows Calla’s journey through treacherous Wolf kingdoms, monster-filled realms, and the depths of their own heart in this thrilling romantic fantasy.

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THE RUINED (THE BEAUTIFUL QUARTET BOOK FOUR) by Renee Ahdieh

The Sylvan Vale and the Sylvan Wyld are at war. Now that the unsteady truce between them has been broken, lines must be drawn. In an effort to protect the weakened Winter Court, Bastien rallies powerful allies and friends in New Orleans to come to their aid. Meanwhile, under protection alongside her injured mother in the Summer Court, Celine is uncertain of whom to trust. She cannot get word to Bastien, and does not understand why he has not returned. When she realizes war between the fey courts is imminent, she journeys with Ali in an effort to find the time traveling mirror and change their fate.
But when Celine’s rivals realize Bastien has rallied his allies in the mortal world, they decide to take the fight to him.

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THORNWOOD ACADEMY 4: LIVE TO TELL by LJ Swallow

A stolen tiara. A missing girl. A coven whose secrets protect a killer Have I uncovered something more sinister than a crime of passion? Following the disastrous school dance, a powerful coven snatched the tiara, and I’m convinced they’re shielding one of their own from its spell-cloaked evidence. A girl could be dead, and I’m determined to catch the killer. Dorian refuses to help, claiming there’s no relevance to his investigations. Fortunately, I have my three guys to assist in solving the crime. Although these romantic entanglements are becoming more complex and take me in whole new directions. Since the fateful night at the warehouse, Grayson’s blood has woven into mine, casting a complicated web over our relationship. And as much as I try, staying away from him proves futile. And then there’s Rowan. He’s a storm [SNIP] …I’m Violet Blackwood, half-vampire, half-witch, but now with a fondness for four people who’ve taught me that I’m not dead inside. Just a little dark around the edges. FULL BLURB ON EBOOK SELLER’S PAGE.     AmazonKU

FANGS, FROST AND FOLIOS: AN ELEMENTAL MYSTERY NOVELLA (ELEMENTAL MYSTERIES WORLD/BOOK 13) by Elizabeth Hunter

Holidays can be a monster. Giovanni and Beatrice left vampire conspiracies and supernatural adventures for a peaceful family life. But peace only lasts so long for a vampire assassin and an undying scribe. The death of an old friend leaves Giovanni with a rare opportunity. He knows that Lady Penelope’s library hides more than one rare book, but can he break into her family’s ancestral home without raising the alarm? Giovanni and Beatrice are looking for literary treasure. Other lurking immortals might be searching for a different and more dangerous haul. Back in Los Angeles, Ben and Tenzin were put in charge of protecting the family. But can two powerful vampires survive the mercurial mood swings of a preteen girl? Ben and Tenzin could be facing the end… of their sanity.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

YORK: YULE LADS BOOK ONE by Macy Blake

York Lad is stunned when his magic unexpectedly returns, but he’s ready to bring a little mischief to the small town of Mistletoe Falls. Along with his cousins, the other Yule Lads, York has spent the last year planning pranks to add their version of holiday cheer to the season. Gabriel Baum needs to succeed at Mistletoe Falls annual craft fair. He doesn’t expect for the town’s quirky residents to embrace him with open arms, especially York, the town’s mechanic. When his beloved vehicle breaks down, Gabriel is stranded unless York can save him from certain doom. York may not have been expecting to lose his heart over the holidays, but with his magic sparkling in the air and the man of his dreams at his side, he has a few new reasons to love the season…if his Yule Lad magic doesn’t get up to snow good.     AmazonKU

DRAGON FROST by Donna Grant

The holiday season is Rhi’s favorite time of year, which means Con loves it, too. Except they’re on Zora, where there are no traditions—and beginning one could be hazardous. Finding the lost dragons should’ve given everyone peace. Instead, they’re facing powerful enemies at every turn. Despite the danger, the King of Dragon Kings knows his mate longs to have their space dripping with holiday decorations and gifts piled under the tree, and he’s going to do his best to give it to her and make sure they have time to celebrate the season and their love. And perhaps a surprise or two.

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fBETWEEN REALMS (FAE HEARTED BOOK ONE): A FANTASY WHY CHOOSE ROMANCE by Yve Vale

A human servant with a secret. A tempting deal with an Elven prince. Three elves willing to break all the rules for her…As an indentured servant summoned to the Elven court, I fear my rule-breaking ways have been discovered. When I arrive at the castle, the powerful and handsome Elven prince makes me a deal for my freedom. Let him explore my human body… in any way he desires. But our coupling is forbidden. Prince Eldrin’s two tempting advisors warn me that the Elven King would rather see me in the ground than in his son’s bed. So now, thanks to the prince’s keen attention, I’m a prime target for those who want humans to disappear from the realm. I need to escape my growing affections for these three males before my heart is broken, or I meet my end. Do I dare leave my Elven keepers behind to brave the mortal realm alone?     AmazonKU

ANCIENT NIGHTCAP AND THAT’S A WRAP (CAULDRON COFFEE SHOP BOOK 12) by Laura Greenwood

The conclusion to the Cauldron Coffee Shop series is nearly here with Willow and Azíl’s final adventure in Ancient Nightcap And That’s A Wrap! Ancient Nightcap And That’s A Wrap is book twelve of the Cauldron Coffee Shop Series, a cozy urban fantasy featuring a coffee shop-owning witch, an ancient warlock cursed to live in a teapot, and a cheeky cat. It includes an m/f romantic subplot. If you love cozy urban fantasy, coffee shop settings, low-stakes adventures, cat familiars, and a warm and fuzzy feeling vibe, start the Cauldron Coffee Shops series with Pumpkin Spice And All Things Nice.

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FATED AND CLAIMED 2: M/M ALPHA/BETA/OMEGA ROMANCE (BLUE CRESCENT BOOKS ANTHOLOGIES) by Various

What happens when a heat is insatiable and only your alpha can fix it? Find out in Fated and Claimed 2, where alphas will stop at nothing to win their omega’s heart and everything hangs in the balance of their passion and love…In this limited edition collection, you will find gay alpha/beta/omega romance available for a limited time. From M/M authors who have come together to deliver stories that will leave you breathless. Featuring shifters and non-shifters, fated mates, mpreg, life bonds, and more.     Amazon

HUNTER’S EVE (BAT MCCALL BOOK FOUR) by Laken Cane

Despite the end of the Society, its toxic legacy lingers. Acacia’s humans are spreading the deadly infection to each other, and the turned hunters continue to attack and turn born hunters. They are now the enemy of the humans they were born to protect, and instead support the supernaturals–which creates an unnatural imbalance that will eventually bring exactly what the Society wanted. A world ruled by supernaturals. Along with that chaos, Bat faces a private crisis as Red gives her a job she can’t resist: finding a girl who has disappeared–a very young, very rare shifter. Bat becomes more immersed in the mystery of the girl’s disappearance as each turned stone reveals another shadowy secret and horrifying betrayal. As Bat battles the turmoil within and around her, looming fears escalate: the transformation of her father, the unrelenting worry for Colin Church, and the fear that Gray will never regain control of his rampant death magic. With Acacia on the brink of destruction and her family in danger, Bat is drawn to the two men she should despise–Mateo Raith and Alex Peche. She finds herself depending on them to help her through the rising darkness…before she is hopelessly lost inside it with no light to lead the way out.     AmazonKU

THE KNIGHT’S OATH (NIGHTS IN CAMELOT BOOK TWO) by Lexi Ostrow

Gwen foiled Morgana’s attempts to destroy Camelot, but the sorceress hasn’t been beaten. Gwen has embraced the wild card life threw at her and stayed in Camelot after foiling Morgana’s partnership with the dragons. With every passing day, she finds herself falling hard for the three most important men in Camelot. Merlin, Lancelot, and Arthur each represent something she’s longed for, and Gwen isn’t ready to leave Camelot until she knows her heart. Her secret trysts threaten to destroy the bond the three men share.A neighboring kingdom’s request changes everything. Training with Merlin to hone her magic couldn’t be the only answer. Magic training alone wouldn’t turn Gwen into the hero she needed to be. Battle training with Lancelot would. Morgana isn’t done threatening the kingdom. Nor is she only targeting Camelot. Gwen isn’t ready to fight the woman, but she does feel confident enough to join Lancelot on a quest – away from Merlin and Arthur. Gwen isn’t ready to choose. She is ready for the journey of strength. Gwen must choose between magic or might to save Camelot again.

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GAMES OF DEATH AND DESIRE (RITES OF POSSESSION BOOK TWO) by Eva Chase

To prove I’m not a monster, I have to play a monstrous game. The men I’m falling for have discovered my horrific secret. Only the intervention of a god has saved me and my forbidden magic from the gallows… for now. We’ve barely scraped the surface of the brutal conspiracy lurking at the royal college, and the threat looms ever larger. To get to the root of the evil and destroy it, we’ll have to infiltrate it at its source. And I’m the only viable new recruit. So I’ll play a dangerous game, courting the favor of cold-blooded murderers while dallying with noblemen who don’t know whether to revile or desire me. But the deeper I’m drawn into the darkness, the more I wonder if there’s any way for me to truly win.     AmazonKU

STOCKING STUFFER by Lorelai M Hart and Coldie Dunbar

When my heater goes out, it’s the last straw. With my car already in the shop, my hours getting cut, and Christmas around the corner, I officially give up. It’s time to ask my parents if I can move home. It isn’t the failing at adulting that gets me down, it’s returning to pack life. I left it for a reason; my mate wasn’t there. Heading back with my tail between my legs will pretty much guarantee I’ll spend my life alone. But just as I’m about to call my folks, I see an ad for someone to play Santa Claus, one that specifically asks for all builds and ages. Sure, I’m only thirty, and sure, I have a solid six-pack, but good on them for realizing that make-up and pillows can do wonders during cosplay. Only, when I arrive at the interview, I quickly discover that they aren’t looking for a mall Kris Kringle. No. That would be too easy. They’re looking for exotic Santas… yeah, that kind. I’m about to leave, until I discover how much they want to pay me. Maybe, just maybe, I can be a naughty St. Nicholas for a bit. Stocking Stuffer is a sweet with knotty heat MM Mpreg Christmas romance      AmazonKU

TWISTING THE MAGICAL FIRES (MIDLIFE WITCHERY BOOK 15) by Brenda Trim

And just like that, something other than a wave of hot flashes turning up the heat on this kickass coven…When they’re tasked with safeguarding the ashes of a goddess who slipped through their grasp once before, the Backside of Forty comes prepared for almost any surprise. Except, of course, for the one that they’re dealt. As Artemis tosses the coven a flicker of flames from the forge of Hephaestus, it quickly becomes clear that this mission won’t have the warm and fuzzy solution they’ve been hoping for. But chaos is nothing new for this crew of magical midlifers, and they aren’t about to sweat a single misfortune. Battling a bombardment of mythical creatures, legendary beings, and a parade of peculiar entities definitely adds to the challenge, but it’s the final leg of their current journey that gives each of them reason to pause. Protecting several ultra-powerful objects that could send even the most nefarious dark witches running for their spell books will be anything but easy. Doing it on the brink of a supernatural disaster could be impossible. With time running out, the coven must band together to summon every ounce of their collective wisdom – and most of their collective sarcasm – to save the day. Only one question remains: are the girls getting too old for these globe-saving adventures? Grab your reading glasses and hold on for one more fascinating, fiery feat.     AmazonKU

PISCES BLESSED by Remy Cavilich

Okay, so life’s not always been chocolates and roses. But I never let that stop me before. I’ve never had a family, never had a life outside the walls of the government-run homes and orphanages that housed me until I was sixteen. But the strange, unexplained things that happen wherever I go cost me every home I’ve ever known. So now I spend my days cleaning the unidentified substances off the floors of the club where I live, and my nights? Well, my nights are spent with one hand on the almighty dollar, and the other on a pole. When a bachelor party rolls in on a Friday night, it’s just one more wad of bills in my pocket, so I volunteer to take them. But one man in their group turns out to be something more than he appeared, and a lap dance on a dare becomes the catalyst for a life I had no idea was mine. Magic. Prophecies. Destiny. The end of the world. And all I have to go on is my new friend’s word, and the helping hand of a second man who swears loving me is a matter of fate. I’m Calypso Chance, a Zodiac reincarnated, and this is my story.     AmazonKU

WED TO JACK FROST by Layla Fae

I made a drunken bet. The Yule was nigh, and Yule’s the time when Frost men drink mulled wine and dare each other to stupid stunts. My brother bet I’d be too scared to send a blood sample to the Temple, so of course, I proved him wrong. And before I sobered up enough to withdraw my application…Ping! I got matched. So now I have to go up there and explain to the hapless woman who’s apparently my perfect mate that I’m in no hurry to get married. I’m only 54, goddammit! Who even marries so young?
Me, as it turns out. I do. Because the bride that fell in my lap like the most perfect Yule present won’t let me leave. She’s a harridan and one hell of a bossy shrew who pummels me with cute, lust-provoking insults, and I…I think I’m in love.     AmazonKU

STEFAN: DESTINED PARANORMALS BOOK FOUR by Taylor Rylan

What happens when the confirmed bachelor literally falls head over heels for his beloved? Stefan Santos was finally content with his life in the beloved gem coven. He loved being able to tend bar and meet all kinds of new and fascinating people. Despite the fact that all of his fellow coven members were happily mated and starting families, Stefan had no desire to follow suit. He was quite happy bringing home a stranger when certain needs arose. Kyle Baker was excited to be chosen to leave the fae realm and find his very own mate. Although, when he realizes that he’s been sent to a vampire coven, his worry about his safety isn’t unfounded given what they’re taught with regards to fae, vampires, and the intense draw for their blood. That is until he happens to meet a sweet fae named Montgomery, who is more than happy to welcome another of his kind into the coven with glee. Will Kyle’s mate feel the same? When Stefan first scents Kyle and literally falls over the little fae, he realizes his bachelor days have come to an end. Can he convince Kyle that he’s not upset about that? Can Kyle accept Stefan and a new life among the vampires that sometimes spend months floating up and down a river?   AmazonKU

ORC’S CRAVING (MONSTER MATE HUNT BOOK ONE) by Ava Ross

On the night of the Monster Mate Hunt, I’ll be claimed as an orc’s bride. Rhoslyn – When my sister is chosen for the Monster Mate Hunt—an annual event where two women must sacrifice themselves to the orcs for the good of us all—I volunteer in her place. The orcs hunt me as I bolt through the forest. I’m captured by the gruff, growly Commander Jaus, who expects me to cook and clean, plus sleep in his quarters with him at night, despite insisting he doesn’t want a mate. Then something changes, and his dark, brooding gaze turns my way . . . Jaus – Rhoslyn’s beautiful, spitting mad, and determined never to be my bride. I take her to my home in the orc city, and in no time, I long for what I don’t deserve—a mate and a life full of joy. When the city’s attacked, and her life is in danger, I’ll destroy everything just to protect her. I’m going to defeat our enemy, and then I’m going to make Rhoslyn mine.     AmazonKU

MISTLETOE FOR MY MINOTAUR (FAIRHAVEN FALLS) by Honey Phillips

The day before Ginger’s family left Fairhaven Falls in disgrace, she made the mistake of kissing her older brother’s best friend. It was the best – and most embarrassing – moment of her life, but she never thought she’d see the big minotaur again. Now she desperately needs his help, but she has secrets she can’t put on those brawny shoulders. Mayor Howard “Houston” Ironmane is used to solving problems – for everyone else. But when the deliciously sweet – and completely off-limits – woman he’s never forgotten comes to him with an outrageous proposition, he knows it’s finally time for his own chance at happiness. All he has to do is uncover her secrets, convince her that their fake relationship could be perfectly real, and save the town’s Christmas festival! It’s going to take more than kisses under the mistletoe and a little holiday magic to unravel this naughty knot! Welcome to Fairhaven Falls – where the holiday lights twinkle, love sparkles, and monsters know exactly how to unwrap your… heart!     AmazonKU

FAIRY TALES, FRUITCAKE AND MURDER (SILVER CIRCLE CAT RESCUE MYSTERIES BOOK FOUR) by  Leanne Leeds

It’s Christmas in Tablerock, Texas! The cat-rescuing mother-daughter duo of Ellie and Evie Rockwell just want to find some cats their forever homes for the holidays. Instead, they find themselves solving a real-life Christmas mystery straight out of a storybook. 
When the town’s beloved librarian, Alice Grey, is found bludgeoned to death by a fruitcake at the start of the Christmas season, it shatters the community’s tranquility. What’s more, it leaves the librarian’s lone cat, Ginger, alone and bewildered at the Silver Circle Cat Rescue for the holidays. But once the marmalade-colored cat pleads for their help solving its owner’s strange Christmas murder, they are quickly tangled up in a mystery as twisted as any fairy tale. As they navigate a plot as twisted as any Dickens’ story Alice Grey eagerly quoted, mother-daughter cat rescuers Ellie and Evie Rockwell discover the demure librarian had managed to accumulate an enemies list as towering as the shelves of books she so lovingly maintained. Will Ellie and Evie solve the murder before the final page is turned?     AmazonKU

A SUCKER FOR CHRISTMAS: A WINTER HOLIDAY MM TENTACLE ROMANCE by JP Sayle

Fitch found his soulmate, Shaun, when they were both four years old, but they were separated by two things, a couple of oceans and their age. Not to mention the secret Fitch has been keeping. The fact you can turn into an octopus at will isn’t the kind of thing to be sprung on anyone, especially a soul mate. Every winter, Shaun heads down under to spend Christmas with his family. For the last twenty years, he’s spent his favorite holiday surfing and lazing around on golden beaches with his best friend, Fitch. Shaun wants more than friendship, however, but has no clue how to get the man of his dreams to see him as more than a friend. Enter Mandy, Shaun’s sister, and Christmas is all set to become an adventure with hilarious consequences. Fitch and Shaun are about to find out how to deal with the discovery that true love comes with suckers.     AmazonKU

CLAIM: PUSS IN BOOTS RETOLD by Demelza Carlton

A cursed knight. An enchanted cat. A castle to claim. Once upon a time…Caterina’s life is complicated enough. When her father dies, she finds herself as the castellan of Burg Rumpelstiltskin. Between managing the Burg’s extensive lands and trying to stop the castle from falling down, it’s a constant struggle to keep her father’s death a secret from the King and Queen. Until the Queen appoints a new baron to take over the castle…who arrives complete with his new wife and a peculiar talking cat. Kempenich sacrificed himself for his family. He never expected to wake up centuries later, let alone in the body of a cat. But his family’s castle is crumbling, with no sign of the legendary wealth he left them. His only hope to restore his family’s fortunes is to seduce the castellan’s daughter, in order to uncover the castle’s secrets. But can a lady with secrets and a knight turned cat save the castle and find their happily ever after?

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THE ROUGAROU RIGAMAROLE ( CHARLIE RHODES COZY MYSTERY BOOK 14) by Amanda M Lee

Charlie Rhodes joined the Legacy Foundation because she was looking for information on who she was. More important, she wanted to know why she could do the things she could do. What she found out changed the course of her life. Now the big fight is almost upon her. She’s supposed to be in New Orleans practicing her new abilities so she can be ready for that fight, but a local legend might derail everything. Every state has its own version of the Bigfoot legend. In New Orleans, the beast is called the Rougarou and usually only appears following a great tragedy. The murder of some innocent teenagers in the French Quarter is just such a tragedy…but the killing isn’t over. No, not by a long shot. Even though she knows she’s supposed to be focusing on the enemy that’s coming for her, Charlie can’t stop herself from digging into the case of the Rougarou…and what she finds might just send her over the edge. New Orleans is the type of city that holds a million secrets. Charlie is about to discover a big one. With the help of her motley crew of characters—including a visiting mage who is determined to help and a fledgling crossroads demon who is determined to be a hindrance—Charlie has a battle in front of her. It will be good practice for the big one, which is right around the corner. She just has to survive long enough to fight both enemies. It won’t be as easy as anybody wants it to be.      AmazonKU     AB

DEMON’S HOLIDAY (DEMONS OF PARIS) by Lori-Anne Cohen

The holidays are here, and Declan has decided Anya could use a little Christmas cheer since finding out the truth about her past. He decides to take her home to Ireland and shower her with the Christmas cheer she missed growing up. But will Ireland itself be enough to bring his beloved peace, or will she need some extra Christmas magic to make the holiday bright?     AmazonKU

FATED MATES AND HOW TO WOO THEM by AJ Sherwood

Chase is crazy busy behind the scenes at the fraternity get together, so when an alumni comes in, he just notes a hot man in his vicinity and goes right back to work.When Ronan gets hurt, and Chase feeds him, Chase’s reaction opens up a whole new world of possibilities. Ones that Ronan wants to explore. Is Chase compatible with vampires? Or could he possibly be something more?     AmazonKU

BEARHEART DESTINY (BEAR CREEK GUARDIANS BOOK FIVE) by Harmony Raines

The Bear Creek Guardians face their destiny in Heath’s story.     AmazonKU

FIRST BITTEN: A BITTEN NOVELLA by Lizzy Gayle

Being a peasant in the Middle Ages is not a fun life, but with his good looks and clever tongue, Julian finds selfish ways to entertain himself—that is until he starts to fall for a woman outside of his class limits and stumbles on the body of her servant while hunting. He finds himself embroiled in a world beyond his imagination where witches and monsters are real and his human body, that’s served him so well all his life, is suddenly weak and vulnerable. Making a deal with a murderous vampire might be the only way he can protect both his only family and the woman he seems to be falling in love with. But bargaining with the devil could cost his humanity.     AmazonKU

GRAVE MEMORIES (BRANNON HOUSE BOOK FIVE) by Stacy Claflin

The Brannon House stands as a deceptive facade, its past horrors refusing to dissipate into the shadows. Ember Brannon is inexplicably drawn to an old gravestone bearing her own name, its forgotten presence casting an unsettling pall over her family’s ancestral home. As she becomes fixated on the stone and the long-forgotten life it represents, Ember’s reality begins to unravel. Vivid dreams transport her to a time shrouded in mystery, the tragic demise of her namesake becomes an obsession she won’t release. Obsessions have their price. Ember awakens with muddy feet, evidence of nocturnal wanderings she can’t remember. The discovery of a hidden diary, chronicling the life of the other Ember, triggers a relentless spiral into fascination and compulsion. Her loved ones try to stop her, but she pushes everyone away. Within the opulent halls of the Brannon House, Ember hurtles toward an impending breaking point. Is she fated to echo the tragedies that haunt her lineage, becoming another ghost within the estate’s dark history? Or will she find the strength to confront the enigma she’s become, and the danger that now stalks her every move? In this psychological thriller, the legacy of the Brannon House tightens its grip, pushing Ember to the brink of sanity. As her world teeters on the edge of collapse, she must navigate the thin line between legacy and lunacy.

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GODLY HEATHENS: A NOVEL (THE OUROBOROS BOOK ONE) by H E Edgmon

Maybe I have always just been bad at being human because I’m not one. Gem Echols is a nonbinary Seminole teen living in the tiny town of Gracie, Georgia. Known for being their peers’ queer awakening, Gem leans hard on charm to disguise the anxious mess they are beneath. The only person privy to their authentic self is another trans kid, Enzo, who’s a thousand long, painful miles away in Brooklyn. But even Enzo doesn’t know about Gem’s dreams, haunting visions of magic and violence that have always felt too real. So how the hell does Willa Mae Hardy? The strange new girl in town acts like she and Gem are old companions, and seems to know things about them they’ve never told anyone else. When Gem is attacked by a stranger claiming to be the Goddess of Death, Willa Mae saves their life and finally offers some answers. She and Gem are reincarnated gods who’ve known and loved each other across lifetimes. But Gem – or at least who Gem used to be – hasn’t always been the most benevolent deity. They’ve made a lot of enemies in the pantheon—enemies who, like the Goddess of Death, will keep coming. It’s a good thing they’ve still got Enzo. But as worlds collide and the past catches up with the present, Gem will discover that everyone has something to hide.

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MONSTER’S LITTLE PRINCESS: A DARK FANTASY ROMANCE by Celeste King and Anne Hale

I’m the monster of their nightmares. And she’s their peace offering to keep me at bay. 
Lucy thinks her life with me is a death sentence. That I’m a beast who will snuff out her existence. That’s what the villagers had intended. But what she doesn’t get is…I’m the one she needs. They rejected her. I will taste her, devour her. I won’t kill her. I want to take my time exploring my gift…Until she’s begging me to let her unravel. She might think I’m deadly now. But soon she’ll see me for what I am…Her destiny.   AmazonKU

A SNAKE BY NAME: A DARK FANTASY ROMANCE by Celeste King

This naga warrior’s control over me extends to whether I’m allowed to breathe…The captain of the naga royal guard has set his slitted eyes on me. I can feel him watching me. I know his intentions are cold blooded and sinister. What he doesn’t realize is…I welcome them. I crave the rush his cruelty brings. I’ll beg for more of his twisted attention. He’ll shape me, inside and out. Transform me. And give me the only thing I ask in return. To have a heart filled with love. And a womb filled with eggs.   AmazonKU

PRIMAL POSSESSION (MOON SHIFTER BOOK TWO) by Katie Reus

VS Note: A “lightly edited and revised” re-release.

He’s found his mate…As his pack’s second-in-command, Liam Armstrong is used to giving orders and his packmates falling in line. Then he meets a feisty human who has no problem telling him no. And oh yeah, she’s also his mate. But she’s human. Bookshop owner December is no stranger to loss—her younger brother was murdered by a shifter years ago. After resettling in the quiet mountain town of Fontana she’s finally made a life for herself, including befriending local shifters. But now she’s been targeted by a human hate group, forcing her to turn to a bossy wolf who’s convinced they’re mates. She thinks the very thought is ridiculous, but if she wants to survive, she’ll have to find a way to trust him. Before it’s too late for both of them.

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ALPHA DRAGON’S JACKAL (THE DRAGONFATE GAMES BOOK THREE) by Hawke Oakley

Muzo is an incurable optimist. After losing everything but the clothes on his back, the young omega still looks brightly to the future. His upcoming appearance on the third Dragonfate Games is bound to be a blast, even if he doesn’t find his mate… despite how badly he wants to. Cobalt is a perpetual worrier. As the eldest dragon brother, he’s responsible for keeping his loved ones safe. He’s already failed once—he won’t do it again. But can he concentrate on protecting his family and finding love at the same time? One night, fate strikes a fiery match that disturbs the water of Cobalt’s soul. The alpha dragon senses his mate before the Games even begin. And once the unsuspecting jackal shifter arrives on the island, Cobalt will break every rule—and door—to be with him.   AmazonKU

PALADIN’S FAITH (THE SAINT OF STEEL BOOK FOUR) by T Kingfisher

Marguerite Florian is a spy with two problems. A former employer wants her dead, and one of her new bodyguards is a far too good-looking paladin with a martyr complex.
Shane is a paladin with three problems. His god is dead, his client is much too attractive for his peace of mind, and a powerful organization is trying to have them both killed. Add in a brilliant artificer with a device that may change the world, a glittering and dangerous court, and a demon-led cult, and Shane and Marguerite will be lucky to escape with their souls intact, never mind their hearts.

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SPICE IN WONDERLAND: A TAINTED WONDERLAND BONUS SCENE COLLECTION (THE TAINTED WONDERLAND SERIES) by Kell Frillman

VS Note: Bonus scenes only. Listed in Erotica.

Imagine if Hatter, Rabbit, Cheshire, and the Jabberwocky all shared a tantalizing obsession… y o u. If you fell in love with the dark, spicy antics of four hot, demonic men in The Tainted Wonderland Series and you want a bit more, this bonus scene collection has you covered! Revisit a steamy and trippy world where dark desires twist into tantalizing temptations. * It’s strongly advised that you read Ask Alice, Jabberwocky, and Blood Queen before diving into these bonus scenes as they contain spoilers!   AmazonKU

MUST LOVE ORCS by Zora Black

This orc is a hot listing. And I’m ready to make him an offer he can’t refuse. I’m all about fun and games. But when it comes to making a deal? I’m your girl. So when I’m recruited by the shady Skrag to charm his real estate rival, I’m all in. The mission? Dig up dirt. The twist? Grug isn’t just another mark…He’s premium real estate… And I want a private showing. But Grug is in on the game. He offers to double my pay if I switch sides. And suddenly the stakes just got higher…Because I’m falling for this orc…for real. I’m up for a little risk. As long as, when it’s time for closing, Grug is prepared to…Explore every inch of his new property.     AmazonKU

COLLATERAL OMEGA: MM PARANORMAL ROMANCE MPREG: OMEGA PLACEMENT AGENCY by Hope Mae

Holi is a sweet and sheltered omega who dreams of meeting a wealthy alpha to bond with. His omega father does everything in his power to bring that dream to pass, even though their poor status doesn’t allow. Holi gets a wakeup call about how bad his family situation is when his omega father dies, and the creditors come calling. Including him… the devil alpha who has a piece of paper that said he owned him. Apparently, his father used him as collateral for every credit he ever borrowed from the Covus family. Holi runs. He wasn’t going to allow an uncouth, dominating, and aggressive beast to be his alpha. But in a world where omegas have no rights, he can’t run far. To stay on the run, Holi does everything in his power to move from commune to commune and work his fingers to the bone – saving every credit he makes to pay off his father’s debt and free himself. Things don’t go as planned. (,,,more blurb on ebook seller’s page)   AmazonKU

THE CURSE OF PENRYTH HALL: A MYSTERY by Jess Armstrong

VS Note: Saw this reviewed on the excellent Whiskey With My Book blog. Sounds like a classic gothic style story.

After the Great War, American heiress Ruby Vaughn made a life for herself running a rare bookstore alongside her octogenarian employer and house mate in Exeter. She’s always avoided dwelling on the past, even before the war, but it always has a way of finding her. When Ruby is forced to deliver a box of books to a folk healer living deep in the Cornish countryside, she is brought back to the one place she swore she’d never return. A more sensible soul would have delivered the package and left without rehashing old wounds. But no one has ever accused Ruby of being sensible. Thus begins her visit to Penryth Hall. A foreboding fortress, Penryth Hall is home to Ruby’s once dearest friend, Tamsyn, and her husband, Sir Edward Chenowyth. It’s an unsettling place, and after a more unsettling evening, Ruby is eager to depart. But her plans change when Penryth’s bells ring for the first time in thirty years. Edward is dead; he met a gruesome end in the orchard, and with his death brings whispers of a returned curse. It also brings Ruan Kivell, the person whose books brought her to Cornwall, the one the locals call a Pellar, the man they believe can break the curse. Ruby doesn’t believe in curses—or Pellars—but this is Cornwall and to these villagers the curse is anything but lore, and they believe it will soon claim its next victim: Tamsyn. To protect her friend, Ruby must work alongside the Pellar to find out what really happened in the orchard that night.     Amazon     AB     Apple Books     Kobo

DESTINY DAWNING: THE VESSEL GAMES 3 by E J Eden

Princess Chloe and her friends are on the run.The Commander sits on her father’s throne, and he’s determined to hunt Chloe down and snuff out the royal line—for good. They find themselves lost at sea with no allies, no plan, and vengeful pirates, mercenaries sent by the Commander, relentlessly pursuing them. New London teeters on the edge of destruction. Her people are starving, and the Vessel Games have morphed into something far more sinister than Chloe could have ever imagined. Every man, woman, and child is at risk of falling victim to the brutal Gladiator Games. If they win, the prize is no longer riches beyond their wildest imagination—it’s their life. Hope looks lost until they meet Val, a captivating Shadowlander leader. She has a score to settle with the Commander and connections with the other Shadowlander clans, including the mighty Thor clan. Enlisting them into the rebellion is the only way Chloe will beat the Commander. Trusting Val is the only option Chloe has left. But Val’s calm demeanor has a knack for getting under Chloe’s skin—in all the right ways. As the battle for New London draws closer, Chloe must decide the impossible… is she willing to forfeit the lives of the people she loves to save New London?     AmazonKU

AFTERMATH (RIPPLE EFFECT SERIES BOOK TWO) by Cally Jackson

One choice can change everything. Now that Caitlyn has changed the past, she must face the consequences in her present. But so much of her life has been impacted, adjusting seems impossible. If she could, she’d spend all her time in the 1980’s with Toby. Wrapped in his arms or listening to him play the guitar. But the universe keeps dragging her back to 2022. How do you connect with family members who don’t share the same memories? How do you move forward when your entire history has been rewritten? These are the questions Caitlyn must answer if she is to forge a new future for herself. A future without Toby. It’s the last thing she wants, but what choice does she have?   AmazonKU

BLOOD POWER AND DESIRE: CINCINNATI SHIFTERS VOL 7 by B A Stretke

Tanner Fenn moved to town for a new start. His new start didn’t go as planned, as he found himself in an uncomfortable situation with his roommate, Salem. Tanner’s luck goes from bad to worse when he unwittingly witnesses the illegal conduct of an underground organization. Tanner’s life is now in danger. Lucky for him, Fate is never far away, and his soon-to-be forever love can keep him safe if only Tanner opens his heart and gives love another chance. Zeke Montgomery, tiger shifter and surveillance specialist at Club Zephyr, notices something suspicious in the back lot after hours. A crime has been committed that could threaten not only Cross Mercer and the club, but also a young delivery man at the back door. Zeke soon discovers that the delivery driver is none other than his Fate-destined mate. Zeke has little time to celebrate as his mate is in peril and only he can keep Tanner safe. Can Zeke convince Tanner to open his heart to him and love again before it is too late? Only Fate can answer that question.

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CROWNED IN FLAMES (TWILIGHT DESCENDANTS BOOK THREE) by Gertty Rudraw

I just wanted to have some fun and never thought anything too serious. Sorry for being so straightforward, but as I see my sisters fall into desperate situations, all ensnared by the wicked witch, I’ve emerged as the primary target for those on the hunt. In times of crisis, I need a partner in crime—someone who has my back, won’t second-guess my actions, and is willing to lay down their life for me. I used to take everything for granted until I went all out to save Everett, a guy I thought I could sacrifice. I must confess, I’m in quite a predicament now. The catch is—I’ve already made a promise to marry someone else.     AmazonKU

FAMILIAR OF THE WITCH (THE OTHER WITCH SERIES BOOK THREE) by Heather G Harris

I may be down – but I’m not out. When I’m arrested for killing a member of the Coven Council, I’m pretty sure we’ll get things straightened out quickly – after all, my victim was a black witch and she was trying to kill me too. Like most things in my competitive life, I just got there first. Separated from my alluring bodyguard Bastion, I order him not to rescue me by any means necessary. My griffin protector will happily leave a trail of bodies behind him if it means securing my freedom, but we have to play this smart because the Coven Council might not be pulling the strings. If I’m right and the Black Coven is manipulating events, including trying to orchestrate our doom, I must stop them no matter the cost. I need to clear my name and free myself, then I need to face facts. My mum keeps telling me there’s a prophecy with my name on it… I’m done burying my head in the sand. It’s time to visit the seers and see what they have to say about my future. Here’s hoping I stay alive long enough to have one.    AmazonKU

DRAGON’S MATE: HER ROYAL DRAGON PACK by Alex Lidell

Breaking the rules was the only way in. Death is the only way out. I thought I knew danger, but the Equinox Trials? They are vicious. Cruel. And they hide a secret that can change the very fabric of our world. A secret that the priests will kill to keep hidden. Between the perilous tests, rivals’ ambushes and the truths lurking in shadows, one thing becomes clear: love isn’t just a feeling, it’s our pack’s only hope of survival. But can love truly overcome the darkness awaiting us on the trial grounds… and in our pasts?    AmazonKU

DRAGON’S DESCENT (TO KILL A KING BOOK THREE) by Sam Burns and W M Fawkes

In my life, I have loved a boy, a prince, a king, and a madman. Now, I must let him go. King Dmitri was once a prince of flowers, but when his father was murdered in a treasonous plot by his own family, all of Dima’s hope and innocence shattered. At his lowest point, he took the crown and bonded the land, and in the process, he lost himself. Now, the boy I once loved is brutal and cruel, and the best I can do for his kingdom is to put us both out of our misery before he destroys it all. Join our valiant knight as he fights to thaw the icy heart of a mad king in this MM high fantasy romance, featuring: endless pining, so much trauma, a griffin-rider with a heart of gold, a wilting flower prince, more than a little fire, and the end of a kingdom.       AmazonKU

FRACTURED GODS (THE WAIF IN THE WILDS BOOK TWO) by Lauretta Hignett

There’s a serial killer on the loose in Castlemaine…Well, to be honest, there’s lots of killers in this town, including me. But when a handful of supernaturals in Castlemaine go missing, and start showing up dead with strange amputations and odd lacerations all over their bodies, the magical townsfolk start to get very nervous. Whoever the killer is, he’s after one of my new friends. I’m determined to stop him. But first, I have to figure out a way of escaping the Ironclaw pack. Braxton Myles, the Alpha of Ironclaw, has taken me hostage as compensation for losing a few of his werewolves in a fight with my goose buddy Dwayne. It wasn’t Dwayne who killed his men, though. It was me. Braxton Myles has no idea what I’m capable of. He’s about to find out.     AmazonKU

THE WOLF: A DARK SHIFTER ROMANCE by Sara Fields

I  was his before he ever caught my scent. I knew what he was before tonight, I think, but I had to be certain. I needed him to pin me to the wall, rip off my clothes, and mark me with his teeth before taking what has always been his. When he bit down hard on the soaking wet flesh where I would feel his claim the most, I screamed, and I screamed louder as he ravaged me brutally. But I came for him anyway. I came until I blacked out. Then I woke up in my own bed, sore, spent, and finally sure of what he is… and what I am. Kane Lockhart is a monster. And I’m his mate.     AmazonKU

THIEF OF TREASON: A STEAMY STEAMPUNK NOVEL (THE GREAT BALANCE WORLD) by Jen Lenning

When a thief meets a duke, jewels should be at risk. Not hearts. Nalya enjoys the freedom of her uncomplicated life. Her skills as a pickpocket help the people who took her off the streets. It’s not like her marks need all that money. Then a single mistake makes her question everything she thought she knew. The Duke of Delgorad is a man of wealth and power. Even other lords are envious of Vasha, but he has a smile for everyone and the desire to improve the fortunes of others. When he catches Nalya trying to pick his pocket, he isn’t mad. He’s intrigued. Vasha might be able to ignore theft, but when he discovers Nalya is part of a group threatening the stability of the entire empire, he knows he can’t let his heart overrule his mind. She only wanted to enjoy a night with the duke before their lives diverged once more. She didn’t count on the duke stealing her heart.   AmazonKU

PEPPERMINT COOKIE MURDER (CHRISTMAS CATASTROPHE MYSTERIES BOOK ONE) by Trixie Silvertale

When Santa’s daughter leaves the North Pole on a baking quest, will her sweet dreams turn fatally sour? Cindy Claus is excited to open her own bakery. She’s determined to pursue her passion and have her holiday treats prove she’s more than a Yuletide heir. But before she can whisk up a success, her roommate is murdered and Cindy is the prime suspect. With finding the real killer the only way to beat the rap, Cindy relies on the kindness of strangers and her father’s trusted arctic fox. But without a recipe for success in the unfamiliar human world, grilling the wrong suspects could put her behind bars… Can Cindy sift out the clues before she’s done and dusted?     AmazonKU

DESTINED SHADOWS (SILVERCREST ACADEMY BOOK TWO) by KC Kean

I can feel it. It floats beneath the surface, an endless well of power waiting to be unleashed. Magic I never thought I’d possess, and yet now that I do, I’m starting to wonder if it’s more potent than I ever could’ve imagined. But I need to learn my limits and fast because there’s darkness on the horizon. My days at Silvercrest Academy have been filled with secrets, conflict, and death. It’s a world consumed with uncertainty, but there’s only one thing I can believe in… the Bishops. Creed, Zane, Eldon, and Brax. hey’re everything I never knew I needed, and I have a feeling the five of us together are the key to making it out of here alive. In this fight, it’s kill or be killed. And I hold the power in the palm of my hand.     AmazonKU

YULED BY THE ORCS (ORC SWORN) by Finley Fenn

“He is my gift to you, this Yule’s Eve. Shall you accept him from me?” In a world of orcs and powerful men, Lydia is a shy, widowed washerwoman, forgotten and alone — until the day the orc drops in, with a full sack of laundry on his back. He’s tall, rangy, and utterly confounding, with his silver hair, his deep jolly laugh, and his twinkling, coal-black eyes. And when he offers to bring Lydia great joy, it’s a gift that just keeps giving, drawing her ever deeper into his wicked, wondrous charms…At least, until he invites her to spend Yule at his cozy, candlelit cabin. And when Lydia arrives, he offers her a brand-new gift, wrapped in a pretty red bow…Another orc. A stranger. For her… merriment.
And he’s the biggest, most terrifying monster she’s ever seen in her life. Will Lydia refuse her hideous gift, and run alone into the cold winter’s night? Or can she find joy with a monster… or maybe even a home?     AmazonKU

UNWELCOME GHOST (HAUNTED EVERLY AFTER BOOK 11) by ReGina Welling and Erin Lynn

In Mooselick River, April showers bring May ghosts not flowers – It’s been months since Everly Dupree has seen a ghost, she should have known it wouldn’t last. Everything was fine until Patrea Evergreen bought a long-empty house that wasn’t quite as empty as she thought. When Patrea and Everly discover a long-dead woman’s remains in a dilapidated mansion, Everly finds herself back in the ghost business. Between dealing with wedding plans that feel like they’ve been cursed and her mother’s over-the-top ideas, the last thing Everly needs is a case as cold as cases can get, but poor Vanessa Morgan deserves peace. But Vanessa isn’t the only ghost in the mansion and one of them isn’t like any other she’s encountered before. Worse, the dark spirit has more power than the rest. This will prove to be the hardest mystery yet.     AmazonKU

CINDY ELLA by Denise Essex

Cynthia “Cindy Ella” Miller is a stunning young Veterinarian School graduate. She and her father, Alonzo Miller, have moved in with his new wife Mama Tremaine and her fraternal twin stepsisters Dreeyah and Stasia. Cindy has finally gotten the family she’s longed for her entire life. All is well until Alonzo dies unexpectedly. Things slowly start to change for the worse. Dr. Kofi Carter is an irresistible new Veterinarian at the Paradise Pet Care Hospital. He is the youngest of three boys and seems to be underestimated both at home and on the job. A horrific event from his childhood makes Kofi believe he has to prove his worth and that respect must be demanded. When Cindy starts her internship at the same pet hospital where Kofi works, he can’t rest until he makes her his, but he finds himself in the friendzone. Kofi drops everything to help Cindy when she reveals her suspicion that there was foul play in her father’s death. Will a Winter sneaker ball be enough to expose Cindy’s evil stepmother and bring the two together? Or will Cindy be left without answers and out of Kofi’s grasp for good?     AmazonKU

FORGED BY MALICE (BEASTS OF THE BRIAR BOOK THREE) by Elizabeth Helen

I’ve found a new home and fallen in love with four cursed fae princes. But everything could be taken from me in an instant. If I’m to save the Enchanted Vale and the High Princes, this rose is going to need to grow thorns. Being a part of the fae is wonderful. Except that the enchanted castle I live in is falling apart, one of my mates wants to give up his magic for good, the other one seems to be hiding something from me, and the two cursed fae princes I’m in love with still need to find their actual mates. Oh, and the villainous Prince of Thorns keeps trying to kiss me. And I kind of want him to. When whispers of war spread from the Spring Realm, we find ourselves on a knife’s edge, trying to prevent a betrayal that could tear the realms—and my princes—apart. A vicious enemy from the Below will stop at nothing to kill me and claim Spring for herself. And Ezryn’s own brother has turned against him, claiming the Spring throne for himself. Allies become enemies, and enemies become allies. Now, more than ever, I’ll need to light a way for my princes and help Ezryn, the High Prince of Spring, take back his throne. I won’t let him lose himself to the darkness… unless I lose myself first.   AmazonKU

DADDY WOLF’S FORBIDDEN DOCTOR (PROSPECT SHIFTER DADDY MATES) by Serena Meadows

Keeping a secret from my niece’s doctor could cost me everything. Salina is the only one who can save Annabelle. She’s a child protegee, a genius in the field of genetic medicine. But she must have formed opinions about my life before actually getting to know me.  I raise Annabelle as my own after my brother and his wife died tragically. And I would do anything to save her. Even if it means not falling in love with Salina. Sleeping with her might be forbidden, but helping her career is not. Neither is protecting her from danger. Salina will find out my true nature at some point or another. But her own little secret would force us to decide our future. And in that reality, we would either be a family of four or perfect strangers.     AmazonKU

BUCK THE HALLS (VIRTUE SHIFTERS BOOK EIGHT) by Zoe Chant and Murphy Lawless

He’s really just a deer fellow…Stag shifter Keith Raleigh is back home in Virtue for a family Christmas when he’s roped into a fundraising event by eight year old Noah Brannigan. All Keith has to do is cut his hair…which he’s been growing for twenty years!
The moment he sees his stylist, though, Keith knows his heart has been comandeered forever…but a full-on deer-saster convinces his stag that Keith shouldn’t tell Stacy the truth about himself now—and is deertermined to make sure he can’t! She hates this time of deer…Hairdresser Stacy Carbone didn’t like the holidays until fawny, gorgeous Keith walked through her salon door. From the moment she meets him, he feels right…but it also seems like he might be holding something back. After a dinner date debacle, Stacy just hopes that someday she’ll be able to undeerstand. Of course, once she learns his secret, it’ll all be obvious in hindsight, but until then, Stacy has to buck her holiday tradition of being a grinch, and hope she can find her hart’s true desire in Keith!   AmazonKU

12 DAYS OF SMUTMAS: HOLIDAY SHORT STORIES by Dana LeeAnn

VS Note: Listed in Erotica. Apparently there are quite a few trigger warnings.

Twelve holiday-themed short stories filled with spice and everything nice. Each story is unique, containing their own variety of characters and plots. Read one short story a day for twelve days to complete the 12 Days of Smutmas.     AmazonKU

GHOUL AS A CUCUMBER (GRIMDALE GRAVEYARD MYSTERIES BOOK THREE) by Steffanie Holmes

You discover that the three hot AF ghosts who haunt your manor house are madly in love with you. What do you do? a. Run away screaming. b. Call a priest for an immediate exorcism. c. Get a little kooky and spooky with all three of them…together…I’m Bree Mortimer, and I chose option c. That’s right – me and my three ghosts are a thing now. I’m officially a #ghostslut and I’m okay with it. And now that I’ve discovered I possess resurrection magic, I might just be able to bring them back to life again. That is if the dark priests of the Order of the Noble Death would stop raising serial killers from the dead to come after me. And if I can keep my parents and my ex-bully from discovering the truth about my ghostly powers. Oh, and I should probably figure out why it’s impossible to admit that I have feelings for them. I want to jump their bones every second of the day, but when I try to say those three little words, I get seriously spooked. How can you fall in love with someone when they’re already dead?   AmazonKU

STRANDED WITH A RAVENOUS SHIFTER (MAROONED FOR A NIGHT BOOK ONE) by Olivia T Turner

I have to get out of this wedding asap. My mom arranged it, but I am so not on board. The groom is a total bore and there is zero attraction between us. Like, seriously. Zero. But I’m a chicken, so I wait until the last possible moment before I hike up my wedding dress and flee the scene. I want more than just a wedding of convenience. I want a passionate love affair. I want a man who will sweep me off my feet. I want to be around someone I’m so into that it’s a struggle not to rip their clothes off whenever I look at them. And that person is not my arranged groom, so I leave him at the altar and bolt. Right into a snowstorm…A horrible one. My car goes off the road. It gets stuck in the thick snow. I’m suddenly stranded in the freaking mountains with no one around as waves of snow fall down on my veiled head. And that’s when he comes. Bringing all that fire and passion with him. Leo says I’m his mate. He also says that I’m staying with him for the night. And possibly for the rest of his life. So here I am, being swept off my feet by a big burly grizzly bear shifter who is bringing me to his cabin to wait out the storm. I hope it never stops snowing…What better way to get through a snowstorm than with wine, a roaring fire, and some big muscular arms wrapped around you?   AmazonKU

MORE THAN I CAN BEAR (URSA SHIFTERS BOOK FOUR) by Sam Hall

Reading the novella, Poke The Bear, is essential to understanding the storyline. The hottest footballer in town is searching for the girl that got away. Me. We had one amazing night together, but when I woke up I knew I needed to get back to my boring life. But he refuses to take no for an answer. The whole city is looking for the girl with the custom painted Converse But I’ve got other problems. The guy who keeps coming into my cafe, who’s as grumpy as he is hot. Or the quiet guy who lurks in the corner, then leaves drawings for me to find. I was the girl that everyone ignored, but each one of these guys are going to shove me into the spotlight. And I’m not sure if any of us are going to survive that scrutiny.     AmazonKU

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NOTE: I’m doing my best to avoid listing anything generated from use of AI but it’s sometimes tricky to detect from the resources I have available. As far as covers go, I list the Amazon cover. I won’t feature a cover in my weekly promo for this post if I believe or suspect it was done with AI.

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ALIEN’S FATE (CRAVING THE HEVEIANS BOOK SIX) by Ella Blake

Axlos – My people are fighting for their lives against a power determined to rip our planet apart for a valuable energy source. I am on the front lines, leading our forces. I knew this would be my fate if we went to war, and I don’t expect to survive. My only regret? Not telling Arria, the shy little human we rescued that I loved her. Now it’s too late. I’ve taken my last steps on my home planet of Heveia. I’ll fight to the end alongside my warriors to ensure that my people survive. That she survives. Arria – I may be one small, quiet human, but I have a knack for a few things. One of them is seeing patterns that even computers miss. When I unlock an enemy command cipher, I know it can help our forces, but the algorithms disagree and it’s deemed too risky to send me out in the middle of battle. Instead, I do the riskiest thing I’ve ever done and steal a shuttle with the help of a friendly cybot. When we arrive on Axlos’ ship, his feelings become crystal clear. Amid a battle that will end the war—one way or another—I learn if I can open my heart, or if the scars of my past will determine my future.     AmazonKU

XALAN CLAIMED: XALANITE MATES BOOK ONE by AJ Mullican

Amber Last-Name-Redacted was perfectly content living alone in her cabin on Lake Ontario. After all, her BOB satisfied her more than her ex ever did, not to mention dating as a forty-something divorcee is not as exciting as it sounds. When a bright light crashes into Amber’s isolated life, she can’t help but investigate, only to find at the source of it all a hot, six foot two, purple scaled alien. Taking a strange being into your cabin certainly isn’t boring, especially with the AARO chasing down the spaceman of her dreams. Time is ticking on Amber’s resurrected love life. Will she claim Q’on for her own, or will the government goons win in this epic game of cat and mouse?    AmazonKU

FESTIVE FATES by Various

‘Tis the season to get into the holiday mood, both real and alien, with a special holiday anthology from 11 amazing authors who love spreading good cheer—and great stories!
Join S.E. Smith, Jill Wallace, Eliza Sinclair, Kyndra Hatch, Candace Colt, Natalie Palma, Winnie Winkle, Electra Gajdos, Stephanie Harrell, Pauline Baird Jones, and Cassandra Chandler as they fill your holidays with 11 original, never-before-released spirited tales of family and celebration. Don’t miss out on this limited-edition anthology that will get you in the spirit! Coming to your e-readers on November 30, 2023 for a limited time only! Searching for Thanksgiving by New York Times and USA TODAY best-selling author S.E. Smith. Nothing is as it seems when the youngest dragonlings go on a mission to find Thanksgiving. ‘Twas the Fight Before Christmas by USA TODAY best-selling author Pauline Baird Jones. She would rather fight than sing Christmas carols…(more story info on ebook seller’s page)

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TAMED (HUMAN PET SHOP) by Loki Renard

This masterful alien is going to tame me. I ran away from home and I almost died. But a massive alien saved my life. He nursed me painstakingly back to health. Them, when I was better, he put me over his knee and gave me the spanking of a lifetime. Kahn is strict, stern, and merciless. He’s an alien used to mastering humans. He takes our kind as pets. He breaks them to his will. And he says I need to be tamed. I resist his dominance. I refuse his orders. I fight to get my own way. But every time I step out of line he’s there dragging me back in, making me hot, sore, and sorry. And it’s not just my body he’s taking control of. He’s going to tame my flesh, my mind, and even my heart. That’s when things get really dangerous.     AmazonKU

SEARCH THE STARS (CROSS THE STARS BOOK ONE) by Nicole Grotepas

Zacharia Coburn’s flight-state mushroom business barely makes a dent in the FTL industry, controlled by a few powerful, interstellar corporations. Starship pilots can take a dose of these ultra-rare mushroom strains to pull a ship into the jump plane and rapidly cross the stars. There’s no reason for anybody to ever notice the Very Good Mushroom Concern, the business Zach’s running with his partner, Anna Brooks. Organic. Homegrown in a barn in the northern Idaho territory. Made with love. They’re just a barnacle on the tail of a behemoth. Until their secret gets too big to control. Zach and Anna have cracked the code. Their mushroom strains allow the kind of jump distances pilots have only dreamed about. In a galaxy where commodities are king, jump distances control the market. So, when Anna goes missing, Zach isn’t sure where to start looking. Even with the best mushrooms ever grown at his disposal, finding Anna somewhere in the galaxy will be harder than locating a needle in a haystack. Try finding a needle on a planet covered in hay. The odds are against him, but giving up isn’t an option. Anna might just be the key to the entire galaxy: whoever gets their hands on her will have it at their feet. This is more than love or business. This is war.   Amazon

THE WASTELAND KINGS by Jaimie N Schock

Hacker Bast has it all: a cushy condo, a sexy boyfriend, and a place among the wealthy elite. When his past catches up with him, he flees into the dreary and dangerous wastelands between domed cities. There he meets Delphi, who saves him, and Galeron, who runs a small town. He is anything but safe, however, as robotic “dogs” roam the countryside, looking for people to kill, and humans can be just as deadly. As Bast settles in to life in the town, he develops a controversial relationship with Galeron. They fall in love, but all is not well in their world. Can the two of them survive and reach the happy ending they long for, or will the wastelands take everything they hold dear?

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AN ALIEN FOR CHRISTMAS (KHANAVAI WARRIOR BRIDE GAMES BOOK 15) by Margo Bond Collins

Christmas was supposed to be simple: wrap up this assignment and head back to Earth. I never intended to participate in the Alien Bride Lottery. As far as I can tell, the Khanavai are nice enough on an individual basis—but their entire culture is macho, sexist, and retrograde. And yet, the Bride Lottery system was working. More or less. But then Vos Klavoii, the ex-Games Director, upended everything by finding a human mate and stepping down. The entire program is in disarray, and apparently, I’m the solution. As Earth’s most renowned vid journalist, I have a knack for getting people to open up—and that talent, according to the combined wisdom of the governments of both Earth and Khanav Prime, is exactly the kind of magic this show needs. So, up to Station 21 I go, hoping to set things right. Spending my Christmas holidays in this bizarre setup? Definitely not on my wish list. I should be excited—I’m both the first human and the first woman to run the Bride Games. It’s groundbreaking, yes, but all I really want is to fix the mess, find my successor, and leave. And if I can avoid getting tangled under the mistletoe with a certain pink, towering alien who’s always in my path, that’d be the cherry on the Christmas pudding. Is it too much to wish for a silent night and a completed assignment? Here’s hoping I can jingle all the way out of this.     AmazonKU

THE QUILL AND KEY SOCIETY (STEAMPUNK MARY POPPINS COZY MYSTERIES BOOK THREE) by Katherine H Brown

Anna-Marie and Ambrose have made a home and a new life for their ragtag family. No more scraping for food or patching over the patches time and again in their garments. All is bliss. Or it would be if not for the explosions in the upstairs ballroom, the continuous testing of Ambrose’s new abilities, and the newfound obligation they have as spies for Queen Victoria.      AmazonKU

TAKEN BY THE RHAN (BONDED BRIDES OF RHAN BOOK FIVE) by

She. Is. Mine. A criminal alien on the run…Belian – I know what they all think of me. I’m the bad seed, the gangster, the criminal mastermind. So why should I toe the line now and mate a human female as my father demands? But there’s no escaping fate. I wouldn’t call it kidnap exactly. But when my hostage opens her eyes I immediately know that she’s mine. A bond-mate that I would destroy planets for. But can I really trust her? A warrior for justice…Zara – I really thought joining the justice department on Eliopan would give me the chance to do good. Too bad I’m basically a glorified secretary. All I want is to help people. But there’s no escaping fate. When I wake up on his ship, I can feel that there’s something between us. Every cell in my body cries out for him. He says that he’s my bond-mate. But can I really trust him?     AmazonKU

LIKE THUNDER: DESERT MAGICIAN’S DUOLOGY: BOOK TWO by Nnedi Okorafor

VS Note: Not a romance but an SF&F release of note.

Niger, West Africa, 2077 – Welcome back. This second volume is a breathtaking story that sweeps across the sands of the Sahara, flies up to the peaks of the Aïr Mountains, cartwheels into a wild megacity—you get the idea. I am the Desert Magician; I bring water where there is none. This book begins with Dikéogu Obidimkpa slowly losing his mind. Yes, that boy who can bring rain just by thinking about it is having some…issues. Years ago, Dikéogu went on an epic journey to save Earth with the shadow speaker girl, Ejii Ubaid, who became his best friend. When it was all over, they went their separate ways, but now he’s learned their quest never really ended at all. So Dikéogu, more powerful than ever, reunites with Ejii. He records this story as an audiofile, hoping it will help him keep his sanity or at least give him something to leave behind. Smart kid, but it won’t work—or will it? I can tell you this: it won’t be like before. Our rainmaker and shadow speaker have changed. And after this, nothing will ever be the same again. As they say, ‘Onye amaro ebe nmili si bido mabaya ama ama onye nyelu ya akwa oji welu ficha aru.’ Or, ‘If you do not remember where the rain started to beat you, you will not remember who gave you the towel with which to dry your body.’

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POSSESSED BY THE BARBARIAN WARLORDS (STOLEN PLANET BOOK THREE) by Charmaine Ross

My research on wormholes pays off in the worst way when I’m taken from Earth and thrown onto an unknown planet. Aliens with velvety green skin, heat-filled eyes, and gold-studded tails save me from the dangerous jungle world I’ve literally fallen into. They call me Omega. They tell me I’m theirs. That my body will accommodate them, but that can’t be true. Their loincloths do nothing to hide how—much—they feel about me. They’re not worried that I deny them because when I’m in heat, I won’t ask them to claim me. I’ll scream for them. We find our omega bound helpless to a tree in our lands. She’s an offering we won’t deny despite how much she tells us no. We’re patient males. She’s the only being who will soul-bond our pack. She isn’t any omega. She’s our completion. We must get her back to safety, but the jungle is unforgiving. When we’re separated by a freak accident and learn of the deception that has devastated our world, we will protect her with everything we can. Even with our lives.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

STOLEN BY THE BARBARIAN WARLORDS: BARBARIAN MATES (STOLEN PLANET BOOK TWO) by Charmaine Ross

One minute I’m seducing the corrupt politician bribing my sister and the next I’m thrown onto an ice-packed mountain. Giants with ice-blue skin, shoulders for days, thick thighs and huge…packages, rescue me from certain death. They say I’m theirs to do with as they please. To pleasure. To claim. To breed. When I’m in – heat – I won’t stand a chance because I’m not human anymore. I’m something else. A rare omega according to them. Their…mate. I don’t have time for this. I need to get home and save my sister. She’s the one female who will complete our pack, but she rejects her nature. Our omega wants to go back to her planet, but soon enough she’ll see her true home is with us. We’ll do everything within our power to bring on her heat no matter how much she protests. She says she doesn’t know what an omega is, but she will submit. She is ours.

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CAPTIVE MATE: A DARK SCIFI ROMANCE by Piper Stone

He didn’t just come to ravage me. He came to claim me. After catching my jerk boyfriend cheating, I decided to forget all about him the way a proper twenty-ninth-century girl does. With my most shameful desires brought to life in a virtual world. But the too-sexy-to-be-real alien warrior who found me in my dreams did much more than just …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

BOUND (DERIDIA BOOK TEN) by Catherine Miller

VS Note: The blurb for the first book in the series references “desperate colonists landing on a desolate planet” where another race already lives.

Wren had not been asked to be born outside a mating bond. She had not asked for wings too small to fly. To be used as a cautionary tale to growing fledglings not to succumb to human temptation, since she might be the unfortunate result. She only wanted a quiet life. On the small acreage she shared with her assortment of creatures. Some wild. Some not. To be allowed to sell her wares. To keep out of trouble—a threat to none. She hated the market. Where gossip ran rampant, where looks were rarely friendly. But it meant coin for her suppers, and grain for her animals, so she went at every moon. Until an accident leaves her bruised and bloody. And her rescuer seems to be determined to make amends for his part in it. Above all else, Wren never asked for a mate. But he did.     AmazonKU

APHELION (NIGHTPIERCER BOOK FOUR) by Merry Ravenell

We’ve lost our war-forms because we no longer need them. We’re the monsters now. 
NightPiercer is under repair, but the ship’s soul may be lost. Lachesis’ survival came at a horrific, and terrible, price that has torn the ship apart. It was a price Tsu forced her to pay, and a price Tsu’s husband will never let him—or the ship—forget. Rainer and Lachesis struggle to hold the ship together as Bennett tries to tear it apart and rebuild it under his command. But what’s been lost, and what they’ve done to survive, might be too much to face. The final installment of the NightPiercer series. Dark space opera meets fated mate romance in a near-future were humans and werewolves cling to the edge of survival.     AmazonKU

THE ALPHA KING (GOLDENROD BOOK TWO) by Emily North

A sheltered omega dreamed of the perfect mate. Elizabeth Cypress has lived her entire life under the shadow of an impossible destiny—she must become the perfect omega. But she never felt further from that dream than when she learned that the scarred and brutal alpha, Rill, was her fated mate. High up in the mountains, an alpha king ruled a crumbling kingdom. As soon as Rill saw Elizabeth, he knew she belonged to him. But after years of sacrificing his mind, body, and spirit at the altar of survival, does he have what it takes to conquer his soft, sheltered mate? Can their delicate bond survive the ultimate test? As threats to tear them apart come to the surface, Elizabeth faces a momentous decision that could change their lives forever as Rill dives into the belly of the beast to save his mate.     AmazonKU

HOW MY ALIEN SAVED CHRISTMAS by Liz Paffel

All I want for Christmas is for my boss to be abducted by aliens. Being stood up at a fancy restaurant on Christmas Eve isn’t terrible. It’s the worst kind of terrible. It was my first opportunity to have somewhat of a social life in over a year, thanks to my devil boss who never gives me a second to myself. But then a hot, mysterious, absolutely clueless stranger crashes my pity party, agrees to be my date, looks great in a naughty holiday sweater, gets mistaken for a stripper, and goes with it (the man can work a pole!), tries to eat my rabbit, gives me the best present ever in the supply room AND…Just might make all my holiday wishes come true!     AmazonKU

SHACKLED TO THE ORC by Corin Cain

Khan is the towering champion of the gladiator ring. His tattoos mark him as a fallen chieftain, reduced to fighting in the pits. Decades of battle have left their scars on his green, chiseled hide… and the pit master rewards his service with his pick of women. He buys me. I’m bought and chained to the beast. Khan is terrifying. A massive monster of an Orc who could hold me down with a single finger, with sharp fangs and hungry green eyes. But despite his rough exterior, I see more than just a monster in him. The scars on his muscled physique are nothing compared to the scars on his conscience. He failed his tribe, and he views his punishment as fighting in the pits until he dies. He has never tried to escape, never dreamed of life beyond the pits. Until the moment he saw me at the auction, when his nostrils flared and he tasted my scent. It drove him mad, his eyes rolling back with need as he turned savage with a single drive. To conquer me, and make me his. He thinks I am his mate, and we’re both trapped together. And unless I can give him something to live for, we’ll die as captives.     AmazonKU

MY ALIEN HERO (HORNED WARRIORS BOOK THREE) by Lyra Stark

Cut off the horns, unleash the dragon. Ajani – I’m stuck in a horrible situation, and my only way out is my grumpy blue guard who offers to sneak me out of this research facility under his cloak. To do that, I’ll have to wrap my arms and legs around him. As much as I want my freedom, I’m terrified to touch him, and I’ve been burned by his kind before. But Skoll makes me want to take crazy risks. Maybe even try something reckless like fall in love. Skoll – I cut off my horns and left the seclusion of my ranch to go undercover in the Dome. The anti-mating hormone I’ve taken should ensure I don’t bond with any of the females I’m attempting to rescue. But I’m caught unprepared when I encounter Ajani, a beautiful captive human who fears all physical contact. She’s asked me to help her desensitize so she can escape. If her training doesn’t kill me, fighting the bond just might.     AmazonKU

A TYGERIAN CHRISTMAS (MATE OF THE TYGER PRINCE) by shannon West

Blake has big plans for the holidays. With no skills at all in the kitchen nor in decorating, he still decides to try and create the “perfect Tygerian Christmas.” He orders a complete holiday meal—like the ones he remembers from Earth. His reasoning is that Tygerians have no idea what they’re missing, and they’d love Christmas and holiday meals if they were just exposed to them. He plans a big dinner with all the trimmings and plans to teach the holiday traditions to all his sons and create wonderful new Christmas memories. His plans begin to unravel when one thing after another goes wrong. No one seems to care, the food he ordered is all wrong and he loses his temper, along with the joy he used to find in the holiday. Davos is out of town, avoiding him, and none of his children seem interested at all in his plans. Blake’s hidden fears bubble to the surface and he wonders why he even tries. Frustrated and unhappy, he wishes he’d never come to Tygeria in the first place, throws a jar of gravy against the wall, and slips in the greasy mess, knocking himself out. When he wakes up, his whole life has changed, and he gets the chance to see what his life might have been like if he’d never come to Tygeria or met Davos or had any children at all. He learns that sometimes life is really wonderful after all, and it’s a terrible mistake to throw it all away. Because love, like the holiday spirit, can show up where it’s least expected. And maybe, just maybe, it’s been there all along.

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CAVEMAN ALIEN’S CURSE (CAVEMAN ALIENS BOOK 20) by Calista Skye

– Nichelle –I was aiming a gun at a dragon. A dragon the natives just call ’the Curse’.
Then, suddenly the gun was in his hand and he was choking me for fun. Now he’s carrying me on his shoulder like hunted-down prey, sauntering through the deadly jungle as if he owned it. Giant alien dinosaurs flee wildly to get out of his way. His beauty hypnotizes me, terrifies me and makes me feel plain and small by comparison. But he keeps staring at me in the most invasive way, so he can’t find me that repulsive. The bulge in his shining, tight pants seems to agree. My mind is all muddled and twisted. All I want is to strip naked, throw myself at him and demand that he impregnate me. I have to control myself. My only chance of getting home to Earth depends on me killing him. But despite all his abuse and mean words, I’m starting to think that he’s really trying to be nice…- Betruchael – I can barely believe my luck. This small female of a lesser species carried gold. Gold from the hoard of another dragon, even. I will use this alluring creature to find the rest of the hoard and steal it. Only then can I leave this stinking swamp of a planet. And she will keep me company while I search. Judging from her luxuriously round shape and and terrified eyes, she will be unusually pleasant company until I dispose of her in the most entertaining way. Whether she wants to or not.     AmazonKU

HORNED HOLIDAYS: THE FIRST COLLECTION by Honey Phillips

Three determined heroines, three unexpected heroes, and three sweet and steamy stories with all the warmth of the holiday season! Book 1, Krampus and the Crone: Ostracized by the village, Jaelle poses as an old witch to eke out a meager living. When she goes in search of two missing children, she doesn’t expect to find a massive, horned alien – one who sees through all her disguises. Can they work together to grant two lonely orphans their holiday wish for a family? Book 2, A Gift for Nicholas: Jenna is a hard-working single mom with no time for fairy tales. She dismisses her daughter’s stories of a mysterious horned Santa living in the woods as no more than the imagination of a precocious child – until the day her daughter doesn’t return home. Her frantic search leads her to a crashed spaceship and an enormous horned alien warrior. He’s bossy, arrogant – and has a loneliness which matches her own. Can she show him the true meaning of the holidays? Book 3, A Kiss of Frost: When Katerina is faced with an unwanted marriage, she takes her younger sister and runs, only to discover a small band of misfits hiding in some ancient ruins. Their fight for survival grows even harder as the holidays approach – until a horned alien warrior appears in their camp. Can the warmth of the holiday season thaw his frozen heart?     AmazonKU

WE OWN THE STARS: A FORBIDDEN BODYGUARD ROMANCE by D J Russo

Kallista is the most celebrated pop star in the universe. And of course she is. She’s hot, has the voice of a siren, and the most addictive beats this side of the Milky Way. With a legion of adoring fans, a healthy bank account, and access to all the hottest venues, Kallista’s star couldn’t be brighter. But with fame also comes a dark side. Between the stress of the media hounding her with paparazzi bots, a rival pop singer looking to stir up trouble, and a few stalkers, Kallista is at the end of her rope and just can’t cope. After an unfortunate run-in with an overzealous fan, her manager hires a new bodyguard to protect her. Xavian is tall, incredibly handsome, and also an ex-bounty hunter. Red flags, much? With a resume like that, Kallista isn’t sure she’s comfortable being around the guy. But the more time she spends with him, the more she’s tempted to start up a little trouble of her own. Unfortunately for the two of them, there’s that pesky no-fraternization rule baked into his contract, which means mum’s the word. Will these two manage to keep their illicit romance under wraps? Or will the media turn their love into a circus?     AmazonKU

YESTERDAY’S GONE: BOOK ONE IN AFTERMATH A ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE SERIES by Alice B Campbell

VS Note: Not listed as a romance. LGBTQ scifi release of note. From OCT 31.

In a world ravaged by the Collapse, a viral outbreak that turns its victims into flesh-eating monsters, eighteen-year-old Sadie Gallagher harbors an unshakable determination to prove her worth and help protect her community…until an unwelcome guest saves her from the hands of the undead, and her life takes an unexpected turn.
Standing alone in her belief that her heroine is innocent despite her leader’s insistence of something sinister going on, Sadie wonders if her faith is well-placed or if this stranger has a hidden agenda of her own. A revelation looms on the horizon—one that will unravel a conspiracy involving the virus’ origin and shatter Sadie’s world.   AmazonKU

3013 OBSESSION: A 3013 NOVELLA by Laurie Roma

As a former undercover agent for the Alliance, Zenix Li is used to living a life of danger. But as the new Chief of Security on Evo, he is ready for a little peace and quiet. However, his plans take a drastic turn the moment he meets his superstar mate, Ayla D’Nye.
D’Aire singer Ayla D’Nye has millions of fans throughout the known universe, but her celebrity status comes at a steep cost. While most of her followers are content to simply enjoy the music she creates, some of their devotion has taken a darker turn. When admiration turns into obsession, will Zenix and Ayla’s love survive the threat stalking them, or will the price of fame be their end?

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HIS HUMAN TO ADORE (UNIT A12 BOOK FOUR) by Morgan Robinson

A12-04 – Two weeks ago, my opinions on leaving Earth changed drastically. I went from being terrified and worried to almost excited about finding a new home on a planet that only three other humans have traveled to. Love, happiness, and a family are all possibilities in this new place, and the closer I get to leaving Earth, the more anticipation I have. Three others have gone, and they’re all happy. Why shouldn’t I be eager to find that same happiness? From the moment I step through the portal into the new world, I can feel the other half of my soul, the person— the alien — who completes me. Now I just need to figure out why he’s rejecting just how perfect we are for one another. Dath – Yes, I want a human female to call my own. A small, soft human that looks to me for protection, care, and companionship. Of course, I want these things just as many of my brothers do. My brothers do not have the wishes of their long passed mothers directing them to mate one of our kind, though. When I try to explain to my mother that I wish to find a human female to be my mate, she brings the storms of lightning and thunder many days before they are meant to torment our lands. Now I am trapped inside with a human who calls to my soul, and I know I must reject her no matter how badly I wish not to. The goddess has abandoned me, my mother is angry with me, and the little human is tempting me. As though that’s not enough, my body is changing. My mind changing even more. The sweet, patient male I have always been is changing. He’s disappearing into a beast filled with anger and rage that seems to be soothed only when I think of the human I am trying so desperately to push away.     AmazonKU

THE LAST PLACE THEY’D LOOK: A F/NB SCIFI ROMANCE STORY by Catherine Fletcher

VS Note: From OCT 31.

Tal is an intergalactic courier down on their luck and looking for a quick buck in a seedy bar at the edge of the galaxy. That’s where they meet Kate, an unexpected human who is seeking escape immediately, no questions asked. What Tal doesn’t realize is how dangerous it will be to have Kate onboard — not just to their livelihood, but also to their heart. The Last Place They’d Look is a spicy, spacy 7,500 word short story originally appeared in the anthology Binary Stars: Constellations #1 – Queer Sci Fi Romance. It’s a thrilling sci-fi adventure with a f/nb love story, no cliffhangers, HEA, from queer romance author Catherine Fletcher.     AmazonKU

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VS Note: This is the second book in my Wreck of the Nebula Dream trilogy (“Titanic in space…” but can be read as a standalone. The trilogy is available as a box set as well.

STAR SURVIVOR

The survivors of a terrible wreck meet again—but this time only one can survive.

The long-awaited sequel to The Wreck of the Nebula Dream…

They survived an iconic spaceship wreck together. She never expected to see him again … especially not armed to kill her.

Twilka Zabour is an interstellar celebrity. She built on her notoriety as a carefree Socialite who survived the terrible wreck of the Nebula Dream, and launched a successful design house. But now the man who gave meaning to her life, then left her, is back–this time for the worst of reasons. Will he kill her … or help her survive?

D’nvannae Brother Khevan survived the Nebula Dream in the company of a lovely, warm woman, only to be pulled away from her, back into his solitary life in the service of the Red Lady.  Now Twilka’s within his reach again–for all the wrong reasons. Khevan will do everything within his power to discover why Twilka has been targeted for assassination, and to save her.

But Khevan is not Twilka’s only pursuer. Will allies Nick and Mara Jameson arrive in time to aid the couple, or will Khevan and Twilka’s ingenuity be all that stands between them and death?

BORN TO BE BADGER (HONEY BADGER CHRONICLES BOOK FIVE) by Shelly Laurenston

Emily “Tock” Meyerson-Jackson is on a mission to rid the world of shifters trafficking humans for hunting and cash. And now that she’s narrowed down her suspects to a brutal coalition of male lions, nothing will get between this honey badger and her prey—not even a dog-loving Tiger with absolutely no time management skills. Doesn’t matter that Shay Malone is ferociously adorable. With a war brewing between cat families, Tock doesn’t have time to lounge around with a football-playing tiger shifter. But when she realizes the coalition is also responsible for the death of Shay’s father, she’s forced to partner up with the flirtatious feline. . . .Revenge is most definitely on the menu for Shay and his tiger shifter brothers. But when it comes to Shay’s alluring partner in crime-solving, so is seduction. Tock might be a bad-ass of a honey badger, but she’s awfully cute when she’s flashing her fangs, which she’s pretty much doing all the time these days. Good thing revenge is a dish best served hot. Because when it comes to Tock, Shay knows just how to turn up the heat.

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STINGS AND STONES: ELEMENTAL ASSASSIN SHORT STORY COLLECTION by Jennufer Estep

VS Note: Author sez: “Stings and Stones is a 67,000-word collection of Elemental Assassin short stories. Some of the stories previously appeared on Jennifer Estep’s website, while others have been featured in anthologies.”

Flash back to one of Gin Blanco’s many missions as the assassin the Spider. Learn more about Gin’s relationships with her mentor, Fletcher Lane, and her foster brother, Finnegan Lane, and see what trouble the other characters get themselves into when Gin’s not around. From a ghost’s lost love to a villain’s origin story, this action-packed collection has something for every urban fantasy and paranormal romance fan. The Stings and Stones collection features ten short stories told by various characters:
“Spider’s Bargain” — Gin Blanco; “Web of Death” — Gin Blanco; (…more details on ebook seller’s site)

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TWISTED MAGIC (RENEGADES OF MAGIC BOOK THREE) by Jeffe Kennedy

Their love makes them stronger together… Unless the world rips them apart – Jadren El-Adrel knows he’s a mess. He’s a cobbled-together monster pretending to be a wizard, still unable to master the magic that makes him pretty much immortal and is useless for anything else. Though he’s tried to learn to work with his familiar, Seliah, he’s still terrified to discover what might happen if he gives himself full access to the depths of her powerful magic. Some questions should never be answered. Seliah Phel got her happy ever after. Jadren loves her; they’re together in a safe and beautiful place; and they’re finally learning to work together as wizard and familiar. But even she must recognize that Jadren continues to stew in his black moods, brooding that only worsens when he receives a missive from home, his horrible family demanding the unthinkable: that they both return to House El-Adrel. As the denizens of House Phel fight an increasingly pitched battle against the enemies determined to destroy them forever, Jadren and Selly fight their own war—against the past and to overcome their own failings. To become truly stronger together.

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HEAVEN’S OFFICIAL BLESSING VOL 8 by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu

White No-Face’s mask is off, and the final conflict has begun. Deep in the ancient caverns and lava flows of Mount Tonglu, Xie Lian must face the one whose hatred has plagued him for centuries–but this time, he won’t have to do it alone. His beloved, Hua Cheng, has spent his long existence amassing the power to protect him, and now with their feelings for each other out in the open, they have all the more reason to fight for survival. In this thrilling conclusion to Heaven Official’s Blessing, can Xie Lian and Hua Cheng triumph against an all-powerful foe? Also included in this final volume are five bonus tales of romance, celebration, and adventure.

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PUMPKIN SPICE MAGIC (SHADOWED DREAMS BOOK ONE) by S J Sanders

Halloween is my favorite time of the year and its pumpkin spice everything. Not only is it tasty but all that cinnamon, ginger and clove is just the thing to keep away goblins and ghoulies. I should have known that everything would go wrong this Halloween when the pumpkins are sold out and I must substitute the traditional carved pumpkin for a fake one with a battery-powered candle and a prayer that it will be just as effective. A witch should know better—that even the best laid wards can go awry when there is other, powerful magic afoot. And magic will always have its day on Halloween night. I really shouldn’t have agreed to help out the magician with a bit of magic on Devil’s Night because now it has followed me home and there is no escape from what he summoned. But as the night wears on I’m more worried about whether or I even want to.   AmazonKU

THAWING HIS HART: A CHRISTMAS NOVELLA (SHIFTING SANDS RESORT BOOK 13) by Elva Birch and Zoe Chant

A rare white hart shifter who was imprisoned in a cruel shifter zoo, Robert returns to the rebuilt Shifting Sands Resort to prove that he’s put his demons to rest and his memories of captivity behind him…only to meet a mate who doesn’t recognize him. Is he more broken then he knows? Felicity’s first week serving meals at the luxury tropical resort starts out perfectly, but how long can she hide the fact that she isn’t really a shifter and avoid being kicked out? Now she’s got to keep a gorgeous shifter giving her hot looks and a cold shoulder from getting sunburnt, and on top of that, someone seems to be out to ruin Christmas at the resort. Is it sabotage? Are ghosts or wild magic at work? Is someone trying to frame her? She’s not the only one at the resort who is trying to keep secrets, and her sleuthing might threaten more than just her job. Will Felicity’s secrets spoil her chance at happiness? Can Robert trust his hart…or his heart?   AmazonKU

FIGHTING HER ORC (FATED MATES OF THE OBSIDIAN RIFT) by Evangeline Priest

She wanted a one-night-stand with her fantasy orc. He wanted a forever love with the mate of his dreams…When Poppy is stranded in a small town monster inn, a one-night stand turns into something more in this low angst, contemporary fantasy romance full of cozy vibes.      Amazon 

JELLY BEAN JIGGERY-POKERY (A CANDY & CHAOS COZY MYSTERY BOOK ONE) by Sara Bourgeois

Welcome to Hemlock Hollow, where witchcraft bubbles beneath the surface. Blue Bell has spent years hiding her mystical talents while running her candy shop, Sucre Bleu. But when a dead body appears outside new neighbor Ethan Moore’s office, she finds herself drawn into a baffling murder. With help from her sarcastic talking cat Tiffany, quirky sister Pepper, and Ethan’s slick investigating skills, Blue follows the clues. Her supernatural gifts give her an edge, but she risks exposing her secret witchy abilities. Suspicion brews when the police suspect Blue could be the killer. Then it shifts to the victim’s wife, his lover, and a shady ex-partner as illicit affairs and dark secrets emerge. But when the investigation stirs up danger, Blue must tap into her full powers or end up in hot water. Can she catch the killer and clear her name without bringing her magic to a boil? Or will her hidden bewitching talents finally bubble over?   AmazonKU

I’M YOURS (SEVENTH STAR UNIVERSE BOOK THREE) by Lily X

*This is a lesbian omegaverse fantasy romance. Amaris Brimwood knows what’s expected of her. She’s the heir to the Seventh Star, and as her Sire grows closer to retirement, Ris’ time as Queen is fast approaching. Between honing her skills to lead her people and fighting the omega-leadership bias, her mother’s pleas to find a Mate before she ascends the throne fall on deaf ears. Ris is not looking for anything that will distract her from her duties—certainly not two Alphas nicknamed the Terror Twins. Yogi Sweetwater and Sage Starquist couldn’t be more different. Yogi is a walking tragicomedy, and Sage hardly takes a break from frowning to laugh at her best friend’s jokes. After returning from a two-year outstation posting along the borders, the Alphas find themselves in a distinctly uncomfortable situation with Ris in the center. The three of them are scent-compatible, and try as they might, the connection between them is undeniably electric. The only problem is—there’s never been a Royal Nest before. As the Mates try to navigate their relationship without exposing their newfound love, trouble brews in the Royal family. Ris is used to biased opposition from her court—after all, she’s the first omega Queen to ascend the throne. But when her opponent is her Alpha sister, things get a little more complicated. And a lot more heartbreaking.   AmazonKU

STYX AND STONES (THE MORIVERSE BOOK ONE) by Vera Valentine

Souls flow down the Styx. Reapers gather. Psychopomps soothe. Hounds protect. It all runs smoothly until it doesn’t. When Thea’s partner Arshe inexplicably abandons her mid-escort, the blue-haired reaper finds herself lost in more ways than one. After a series of unexpected allies crash – in some cases, literally – into her world, she’s going to need all of them to find her friend and figure out why ‘pomps keep vanishing from the Under. A mystery? That she can handle. But the growing heat and tension with these otherworldly men? It might just be the end of her.     AmazonKU

DARKEST CLAIM: VAMPIRE’S FATE by Leigh Kelsey

I was supposed to choose one vampire suitor. But I’m falling for them all. As a rare vampire—born, not made—I’m a curiosity to the ruling families. They’re eager to find out what I’ll become when I’m bitten. And eager to marry my power into their family lines. I’ve always known I’d need to choose a fiancée, but three vampire men are moving into my house to court me, and in fourteen days I’ll have to choose one man to marry: River, who makes me laugh and swoon in equal measure. Claude, who’s ancient, lethal, and frantic to taste my blood. Or Silas, who hates my guts but can’t help becoming obsessed with me. But what if I don’t choose? What if I keep them all?   AmazonKU

CURSED DAWN (KISSED BY BRIMSTONE BOOK FOUR) by Kelsey Leigh

We have ten days to break the curse, or my mates and I kill each other. Time is running out, and every day we come closer to the end. We finally have Wane back, but with the clock ticking down and grief eating me whole, it’s hardly a victory. Cronus has won, and he knows it. I can’t kill him when my world just collapsed. If the Labyrinth broke me, the Damned Realm crushed what was left into dust. Exactly like Cronus crushed my mate when he unmade him. Who cares what the prophecy inked on my back says? Or what great and terrible future I’m supposed to have? The only thing I want is to keep my mates and I alive. But with monsters freed from Tartarus, vicious gods in our way, and a titan hellbent on devouring me whole, I’ll need more than magic to break our curse. I’ll need a miracle.     AmazonKU

MER’S JOURNEY (PURPLE OASIS BOOK NINE) by Arizona Tape and Laura Greenwood

A journey across the sea will change everything. Frog shifter Ines is determined to return to her hometown, even if she knows there’s probably nothing left. Susie has been waiting for a chance to put her mer magic to good use, and now there’s a chance to do just that.
As the two of them bond on their journey across the sea, they realise there might be something more between them than just friendship.

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LAST SHOT AT LOVE by Various

Welcome to Last Resort. Are you a rejected mate? Have you been searching for love only to have it slip through your claws? Are you just too busy to swipe right? Then look no further than Last Resort! Our staff carefully curates your likes, dislikes, and your paranormal needs, to find your perfect love match… or matches. Once found, you’ll be taken to one of our luxury rooms, where you’ll wait for your true love to walk through the door. Happily ever after is our guarantee, so come try this last shot at love! Last Shot at Love isn’t an anthology where you only get a few chapters of a story… oh no! This book featuresthree, complete, standalone, paranormal romance stories by authors Jade Waltz, M.J. Marstens, and Sedona Ashe. Each author will be writing as a different room number. All three stories will end with a happily ever after… no cliffhangers to be found here!     AmazonKU

RECKLESS MAYHEM: ROYAL BASTARDS MC LAS VEGAS NV by Nikki Landis

VS Note: Author states there is a “slight paranormal twist”.

Never make a deal with the Devil. Manic: They call me a monster. A master of disguise. The phantom who travels within shadows. It’s been said that I can steal a man’s breath from across the room or slice his throat without lifting a finger. The rumors are true. I have a gift for dealing death, a hunger for bloodshed that blocks rational thought. And when something of mine is threatened . . . I unleash the beast, giving into his carnal, wicked appetite. There’s one soul on this earth that I crave, covet, and swear to protect at all costs. My pretty, perfect doll. A wicked biker like me doesn’t deserve her light, grace, or love, but that doesn’t stop me from taking it. Bianca is mine. Nothing is breaking us apart, even if I have to wreck everyone in my path to keep her. And selling my soul to the devil seems like a fair price to pay to ensure no one stands in my way. Reckless Mayhem is not a standalone. Manic Mayhem MUST be read first. A twist on the classic The Phantom of the Opera.     AmazonKU

YULETIDE YOWL: A NINE LIVES MAGIC MYSTERY by Danielle Garrett

As the caretaker of Selene, my ancient feline familiar, I’ve grown accustomed to dealing with her mood swings. But as Christmas approaches, Selene’s temperament gives Ebenezer Scrooge a run for his money, and it’s going to take my full effort to keep her off the naughty list. However, it appears Selene isn’t the only grump in town this year, and disaster strikes following the annual tree lighting ceremony. The Christmas market, a hub for local artisans, falls victim to vandalism and theft, casting a shadow over the town’s holiday cheer. Resolved to revive the true essence of Christmas, I embark on a quest to unravel the mysteries behind these disruptions. With a band of family and friends rallying behind me, we dive into a festive investigation. And Selene? Well, she’s bound to lend a paw… eventually.     AmazonKU

EOIN’S FORBIDDEN MATE: MM WOLF SHIFTER ROMANCE (OMBRA PACK CHRONICLES BOOK FOUR) by Blake R Wolfe

Kent – I’m the new boy in this tiny town, but only until I find my clients the lake house they’re searching for. Not that I can understand why anyone would want to live here. It seems like a place where nothing ever happens. So imagine my surprise when I stumble across a masked man spray painting a public building under the light of the full moon. Even in a mask, I’m struck by his beauty. Then, without warning, he approaches and does the last thing I ever expected. He kisses me. The moment our lips part, he’s gone, vanished into the night and I’m left with a feeling of excitement unlike any I’ve ever experienced before. But how do I find him again? Eoin: The moment I kissed him I knew he was my mate. Even though I don’t know his name, I know we were fated to be together, but I ran away before I could act on it. Then, by some strange twist of fate, he walks into my office the next day to hire me. He has no idea that I’m the masked graffiti artist or, more importantly, that I’m a werewolf. But now that he’s my client, I have to pretend to be just some boring realtor. However, when I find him waiting near the half-finished mural again, I can’t keep my hands off of him. For now, though, the mask stays on. He’s too straight-laced to turn a blind eye to my after-dark activities. How long can I keep up this charade?     AmazonKU

SPINDLE OF SIN (ONCE UPON A WICKED VILLAIN) by Candace Robinson and Amber R Duell

Welcome to the dark world of Grimm, where the villains are as wicked as their desires. 
Aura was always destined to become the Starnight Prince’s bride following her twenty-first birthday. Now that the day has arrived, she looks forward to wedded bliss—and their first night together as husband and wife. That is, until the savage dragon king from another court steals Aura away before the ceremony. Hellbent on revenge, the King of Sin has been making careful plans to ruin the Starnight Prince. For years, he used lustful dalliances to battle his rage and bide his time. With Aura in his possession—the key to his vengeance—he’ll use her however he sees fit. But whenever Aura is near, the King of Sin wants nothing more than to unlock her inner desires, make her crave his touch and long for the pleasure only he can give. No matter the sin. No matter what is to become of her. Spindle of Sin is a new take on Sleeping Beauty and the first book in a stand-alone series of spicy dark fairy tale retellings where the villain gets the girl in the end.    AmazonKU

MIDLIFE HOLIDAY (HUNTING AFTER 40 BOOK FOUR) by Lia Davis and L A Boruff

Lily and Blair are not even kind of interested in getting involved with the branch of the government that wants to know about all things magical, no matter what Pearl says. They’d rather go on their ghost hunts, deal with their frustrating men and… wait, maybe a break from said men wouldn’t be such a bad thing. When a certain jolly elf, who is far hotter than his cartoon movies portray, shows up desperate for help finding his missing reindeer, the girls are more than happy to dive in and help. Just what they needed. No men, no government, just a good, old-fashioned reindeer hunt. Things never work out easily in Blair’s world, though, do they? Maddox is none to happy to meet hot Santa. Could he be, dare we say, jealous? Reed… well, Reed may need someone to calm his overeager butt down. And Lachlan thinks the whole thing is hilarious. Blair has to trust herself and her visions when Maddox disappears. If she doesn’t, things are going to get a whole lot worse before they get better. With all of this going on, Blair still can’t complain about her life. Who else in the world gets to help Santa find Rudolph just in time for Christmas?

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RESTORING TIME (NIGHTSHADE GUILD BOOK 36) by Lia Davis and Kerry Adrienne

The Nightshade Guild: Chapter Three – The year the Guild was lost in time. The time scythe is gone and with it the mages of the Nightshade Guild. Scattered through the ages, the mages will have to use their wits and powers to survive the time period they were sent to and find their way home. With the mages gone, who will protect the world?     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

A GRIM AND SUNKEN VOW (HOLLOW STAR SAGA BOOK THREE) by Ashley Shuttleworth

The die is cast. The era of Spring is over. Riadne’s bloody coup on the Summer Solstice changed Arlo’s life forever. In one fell swoop and a fool’s bargain, she lost both her family and free will to the newly crowned High Queen. Now, with Arlo forced to use her powers as Luck’s Hollow Star to help summon the rest of the seven deadly sins, Riadne stands closer than ever to achieving her dark goals. And Arlo isn’t the only one trapped in a frightening new role. Her ex-Fury girlfriend, Nausicaä, is determined to do whatever it takes to stay by Arlo’s side, even if that means becoming Riadne’s pet assassin. Aurelian and Vehan, torn apart, struggle to survive on their own. Meanwhile, Celadon has been revealed as Riadne’s illegitimate son—and heir to both Spring and Summer, the ultimate offense in the faerie world. But the High Prince has secret plans of his own, plans made all the more complicated when the beautiful and deadly immortal Hunter Lethe takes an interest in him…Five budding legacies will need more than luck if they hope to stand a chance against the greatest adversary the Courts have faced. For nothing’s more dangerous than a faerie tale… except the one who tells it, and maybe what they’re going to need is no longer that story’s hero but its villain.

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HOUSE OF WAR AND BONE (GILDED CITY BOOK TWO) by Leia Stone

The only guy in the world who could kiss me was about to become the one thing he despised. A Nightling. And it was all my fault. Fallon Bane thought that being cursed to feel pain every time she was touched was the worst thing that would ever happen to her. She was wrong. The worst thing was finding and falling for Ariyon—the only person in the realm who could touch her—only to accidentally trap him in the land of souls and swap powers with him. Now she must act as Maven healer to Queen Solana while trying to figure out how to sneak into the Realm of Eternity to save Ariyon. She drove me crazy, in both good and bad ways, and all I wanted to do was finally kiss her, hold her, feel her body relax into mine like it’d found its missing other half. Aryion Madden had enough to deal with: heir to the throne, Maven healing powers that meant he would die young, and orphaned by Marissa Bane. Then, he met Marissa’s daughter and fell in love, upending everything he thought he knew. Now, he has to fight for his life—and maybe his afterlife—against the undead using Fallon’s dark magic. And if that’s not enough to worry about, all the while, the prophesied Nightling war is approaching.     AmazonKU

FOR SHIFT’S SAKE (SCARED SHIFTLESS SERIES BOOK ONE) by Ariel Dawn and Margo Bond Collins

The shift is hitting the fan…When Ivan Cambridge, CEO of WolfBane Inc., comes calling promising everything they’ve ever wanted, neither Angel nor Evie can resist his promises… even if they are too good to be true. Working for their new, shadowy employer does have its perks though—including a sizzling, magical connection that Angel and Evie can’t deny. If only they weren’t in the middle of a dangerous mad-scientist’s plan to create the perfect hybrid shifter army. Can Angel and Evie fight the monsters they helped create? Or will they and their magical connection become a monster of their own making?     Amazon

BOUND BY BLOOD (TRACKING TROUBLE BOOK TWO) by Lindsay Buroker

Magically compelled by bad guys, Arwen Forester shot her half-dragon ally in the thigh. She longs to make amends to him, but she’s busy with a new quest: Get rid of the tattoo that lets dark elves control her. Unfortunately, such magical marks aren’t easily removed. When the troll tattoo artist she visits is killed, she’s framed for murder. Soon, hired guns are after her, and the troll’s clan is trying to get Val Thorvald, the Ruin Bringer, to hunt her down. Arwen could use the help of a powerful half-dragon, but will Azerdash Starblade forgive her after her previous betrayal?     AmazonKU

NEXT YEAR IN SALEM by Eve Morton

Natalie Durham is sick of men. After her latest boyfriend cheats on her, she skips town to her aunt’s place in Boston and vows to burn all the things her exes have given her. Maybe she’ll even do a spell or two, since she’ll be close enough to Salem to venture over. Melissa Clarke is a former model now ready to live authenticity as both a lesbian and a foodie. She leaves her boyfriend, travels to her Boston home, and is determined to make the best Thanksgiving meal ever. When Natalie suffers car trouble, and Melissa steps up to help, it should be a brief encounter. But these women soon find out they have a lot more in common than they first believed, and it may be enough — with some magick — to change the rest of their lives.

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MONSTER’S PAST (BLACKTHORN ACADEMY FOR SUPERNATURALS BOOK FIVE) by Laura Greenwood

The search for answers may lie in dreams of the past. Anja has never been able to answer the question of what she is, but now she’s at Blackthorn Academy, she’s determined to find out—even if it means facing the dreams that plague her nights. The moment Cethin meets Anja, he knows she’s more than just a classmate, he just hopes that she can see beyond his twisted lineage and won’t run screaming when she discovers she’s his mate. Between the nightmares, the new class load, and the charming dark warlock plaguing her thoughts, there’s no doubt that Anja has her hands full, but can it help find her the answers she’s looking for?    Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

HORUS (SPEED DATING WITH THE DENIZENS OF THE UNDERWORLD BOOK 32) by Laura Greenwood

The last thing this witch expected was to find out that her hot boss was a literal god. Adelaide has always dreamt of working with animals in need of a safe place, making her new job at the Horus Sanctuary the perfect fit for her. The only complication is just how hot she thinks her boss is. Horus is content living a life dedicated to the animals at his sanctuary, but when a gorgeous witch starts working there, everything changes, and he discovers there might be more to life than just work. The workplace is heating up for them both, but will they give in to the temptation?

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EAT YOUR HEART OUT HOLIDAY EDITION by Various

Get comfortable by the fire and get your favourite seasonal snacks at the ready for this fun-filled selection of spicy food-themed romances from bestselling romance authors. Whether you want to be abducted with a mug of eggnog, trapped in a log cabin with a sexy woodsmen, or dig into a Yule log with your fated mate, there’s something for everyone in this collection of contemporary, paranormal, and sci-fi romances. All proceeds from the Eat Your Heart Out anthologies will be donated to charity.

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PROPHECY FOR TWO by K L Noone

VS Note: “Revised and expanded”

Crown Prince Oliver doesn’t want his life to change. Despite sharing a border with Fairy, the kingdom of Bellemare’s at peace, and Oliver’s in no hurry to inherit the throne. He’d rather be an artist than a hero, and his fairy-companion Tirian is his best friend, who hardly does magic at all. But every heir to the throne must complete the traditional Quest to find their destiny, and it’s Oliver’s turn … and he’s starting to realize that he doesn’t want a destiny without Tir at his side. But Tir has secrets of his own, about his magic, his reasons for crossing the Fairy border, his feelings for Oliver — and a prophecy that could change the fate of two kingdoms forever … if Tir and Oliver can find their happy ending.

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SALT AND BROOM by Sharon Lynn Fisher

A gifted healer unravels the mysteries of a cursed estate—and its enigmatic owner—in a witchy retelling of Jane Eyre. Salt and broom, make this room Safe and tight, against the night. Trunks packed with potions and cures, Jane Aire sets out on a crisp, clear morning in October to face the greatest challenge of her sheltered girls’-school existence. A shadow lies over Thornfield Hall and its reclusive master, Edward Rochester. And he’s hired her only as a last resort. Jane stumbles again and again as she tries to establish a rapport with her prickly new employer, but he becomes the least of her worries as a mysterious force seems to work against her. The threats mount around both Jane and Rochester—who’s becoming more intriguing and appealing to her by the day. Jane begins to fear her herb healing and protective charms may not be enough to save the man she’s growing to love from a threat darker and more dangerous than either of them imagined.     Amazon      AB 

THE PROPHECY OF THE WIND: JAYNE THORNE, CIA LIBRARIAN BOOK FOUR by Joss Walker and R L Perez

Magic has broken free, and the world is in grave danger. Jayne Thorne, CIA Librarian and secret operative, thought finding her father would solve everything. She couldn’t have been more mistaken. Henry Thorne is a prime target for all her enemies, and everyone around him is in danger. Though Jayne’s powers are reaching new heights, she must contend with her reluctant new Rogue, Vivienne, her inconvenient and growing attraction to her partner, Tristan, and a prophecy from an unnamed warrior goddess that warns her of the impending danger from the Torrent’s powerful hidden mage who is controlling her mother, Ruth. Not to mention face down an ancient secret society tasked with protecting a grimoire vital to their cause. Meanwhile, Jayne’s sister Sofia and her Rogue Cillian, along with other members of the TCO (the magical branch of the CIA), are searching for the newly magical children who are making news all over the country. But they are not the only ones with this mission. Sofia and Cillian must find, protect, and educate as many new Adepts as possible before dark forces steal their powers. With the help of her friends, family, and new allies, Jayne must decipher the prophecy, acquire the grimoire, and stop the powerful mage hidden in the Torrent. But even with their help, Jayne is not sure if she will be able to succeed. The enemies of the Torrent grow more powerful by the day, and they are relentless.     AmazonKU

ANYTHING WITH NOTHING (VALDEMAR ANTHOLOGIES BOOK 17) by Various, edited by Mercedes Lackey

This 17th anthology of short stories set in the beloved Valdemar high fantasy universe features tales by debut and established authors and a brand-new story from Mercedes Lackey. The Heralds of Valdemar are the kingdom’s ancient order of protectors. They are drawn from all across the land, from all walks of life, and at all ages—and all are Gifted with abilities beyond those of normal men and women. They are Mindspeakers, FarSeers, Empaths, ForeSeers, Firestarters, FarSpeakers, and more. These inborn talents—combined with training as emissaries, spies, judges, diplomats, scouts, counselors, warriors, and more—make them indispensable to their monarch and realm. Sought and Chosen by mysterious horse-like Companions, they are bonded for life to these telepathic, enigmatic creatures. The Heralds of Valdemar and their Companions ride circuit throughout the kingdom, protecting the peace and, when necessary, defending their land and monarch. Join a variety of authors as they ride with Mercedes Lackey to the beloved land of Valdemar and experience the many facets of this storied high fantasy realm.

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CHASING THE ALPHA’S SON by Penny Jessup

It’s been three months since their kiss on the beach and Max hasn’t heard a whisper from Jasper. With Christmas fast approaching, and despite vowing he would chase Jasper to the ends of the world, Max is ready to give up. Until Alpha Jericho announces he’s sending a select envoy of Elite Pack wolves to an allied wolf-pack stationed high in the rocky mountains, where they will bear witness to a Blood Moon. A week in a cozy ski-lodge sounds as romantic as you can get, so Max decides to give things with Jasper one last shot. But life in the mountains is rockier than expected and finding alone time with Jasper is harder than Max thought. Political unrest between the packs is galvanizing Jasper’s determination to keep them apart, and new and old suitors are emerging in the pursuit of Jasper’s affections. Running headfirst into snow storms, Max begins to question if the destiny he’s been chasing is what he really wants. And when the Blood Moon arrives, bringing irrevocable change that no one saw coming, Max and Jasper’s connection will be put to the ultimate test. Will they find the path between souls among the snow covered peaks or will the mountain roads lead them to an unexpected destiny?

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AN ENCHANTED CHRISTMAS WISH (SUPERNATURAL MIDLIFE MYSTIQUE) (SHROUDED NATION BOOK 13) by Brenda Trim and Tia Didmon

A witch. A priest. A few supernatural rebels. While visiting the cozy Village of Mystic Falls with Nishi and Faith, I assumed my biggest challenge would be finding the perfect gingerbread latte. But this festive outing has taken an enchantingly eerie turn and it will take all of us to save the holiday season. As supernatural forces converge on this merry town, and mundanes begin to exhibit extraordinary abilities, we must find the source before more innocents are harmed. We soon discover that an old foe has returned, and he has a permanent position on the naughty list. Will I be able to unravel the mysteries of Mystic Falls before malevolent forces destroy this mystical town or we are doomed to an eternal winter?     AmazonKU

CHARMING THE TROLL’S HEART (TROLLKIN LOVERS BOOK FOUR) by Lyonne Riley

Stolen from her bed in the middle of the night, Rimi is shipped across the ocean to a strange land and kept in a cage like an animal. She’s almost given up hope for escape when a good-natured, roguish troll is assigned to be her new caretaker. Lo’zar is a petty criminal, smuggling illicit goods from one place to another while enjoying his life as a carefree player. But when he’s tasked with transporting a human woman to a buyer, he wonders if he’s really doing the right thing. As Lo’zar grows fond of the clever, sweet Rimi, he knows he has to help her—even if freeing her means putting his life on the line. Can they survive the dangers of the jungle together and get Rimi back home?

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TAKEN BY THE ORC CRIME LORD by Celeste King

She’s mine. No matter how hard she fights. I wasn’t supposed to leave any witnesses to my massacre. The moment our eyes met, however, I knew. She was born to be mine. She will never escape. She knows that I’m watching. That I’m following her. She likes this little game we play. Likes that she’s consumed me. I can’t take my eyes off of her. But I’m not content just to look. I want to touch. To own. To stain. To break. She will never escape. But then again…She will never want to.     AmazonKU

FREEFALL (DRAGONS OF ARDAINE BOOK THREE) by Roe Horvat

When his parents try to coerce him into a marriage with an obnoxious, snobbish alpha, Ansel escapes to his granddad’s off-grid cabin. There he can gather the courage to make some tough decisions. After an unusually stormy night, Ansel ventures out to investigate the damage, and finds…a dragon. An actual, live dragon that crashed into the forest. Ansel fully expects to become the beast’s breakfast. Instead, the creature politely greets him before transforming into a naked man and inviting himself over for tea. At almost forty, Pascal would like to think he’s not reckless anymore. But when he goes flying without checking the weather first, crashes during a storm, dislocates a shoulder, sprains a wing, and lets a human see him in dragon form, he realizes he’s made a colossal mess. To top it off, his dragon-side decides that the little omega must be his mate. A nineteen-year-old sophomore! It’s pure luck that Ansel doesn’t study at the college where Pascal teaches, or he wouldn’t be allowed to even look at him. A young dragon mate before his first heat is a fragile being, and Pascal needs to tread carefully. Overbearing parents and an evil ex are going to be the least of his problems.     AmazonKU

INFERNAL CREATURES (AGE OF VAMPIRES BOOK THREE) by Caroline Peckham

The lost warriors are rising. Montana: Vengeance calls upon the wind. What Wolfe has done is unforgivable, and he’ll pay for everything he has taken from us. But after my choice was made at the ceremony, I’m now trapped with the prince I chose, and the path ahead is draped in peril. A wedding looms upon me, and if I can’t find a way to escape, I will soon be a monster’s bride. Erik’s promises fall like fire to ash, and I fear there’s no way out now I’ve chosen a life of chains in payment for those broken vows. But when the gods of old whisper of a new destiny, there may be hope in treading the dangerous road they’ve laid at my feet. Or perhaps this path is steeped in more danger than I’ve ever known. Callie: My choice has cost me everything. My will is bound, and my fate is no longer my own. In my loss, I chose the bloody path of revenge, so now I must make the most of these gifts I’ve been offered. My veins run thick with the power of the slayers, and uncovering each skill is like finding drops of sunlight in the darkest of nights. I must hold on to what these strengths can offer me, and not dwell on what they have taken. Magnar and I are held apart by the gods, and my want for him is ruled by Idun herself. We will never be together again, but I’ll pay that price if it leads me back to my sister. I just pray my heart can take another ruinous wound.     AmazonKU

CONSORT OF FIRE (BOUND TO STEEL AND FIRE BOOK ONE) by Kit Rocha

For three thousand years, an ancient dragon god has protected the borders of the Sheltered Lands. In return, he makes only one demand: every one hundred years, the mortal ruler must send their heir to serve as his consort…for as long as they can survive. Sachielle of House Roquebarre is the thirty-first consort to be sacrificed to the monster who guards the mountain passes. She is young, beautiful—and she has three secrets. First: she’s a disposable orphan trained in seduction. Second: her handmaid, Zanya, is an assassin and the only person she has ever loved. Third—and most dangerous: she’s cursed. Sachi and Zanya have five weeks to murder the Dragon in his bed. If they fail, the mortal king’s curse will steal not just Sachi’s life, but her very soul. The Dragon has only one secret: he is nothing like what they have been told. And he will do whatever it takes to possess them both.     Amazon     AB 

HEXES AND HEDGEHOGS (FAMILIAR SPIRITS BOOK THREE) by Christine Pope

Salem…the place where magic and mayhem meet. Charity Hughes is facing a twistier, turnier puzzle than ever before. As a witch with a peculiar talent for communicating with familiars, she’s used to mediating disputes between witches and their animal companions. Now, though, Charity must navigate the complexities of her blossoming relationship with handsome veterinarian Noah Jenkins while at the same time trying to keep her magical world under wraps. When Sela Warren, a witch from a neighboring town, entrusts her beloved hedgehog familiar, Lionel, to Charity’s care, it seems like a routine task. However, Charity’s intuition tells her that something is amiss, and her suspicions are confirmed when a series of mishaps begins to plague Lionel. It becomes clear that Lionel has been hexed, making him the target of dark magic. Determined to unravel the mystery, Charity enlists the help of her magical friends and dives into the secrets of Salem’s witch community, even as she must always remain mindful to must keep her investigations — and her witchy nature — hidden from Noah. And when she stumbles upon a hidden tunnel beneath her shop, it leads to a group of mysterious witches who will stop at nothing to protect their secrets. Will Charity’s unique gifts be enough to untangle the web of mystery and danger that surrounds her?

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MATED AT LAST (FAMILY BY ARRANGEMENT BOOK TWO) by Aria Grace

Allen hasn’t always been on his own. He used to be part of a small pack in the mountains, but when a fire destroyed their home and everyone fled in different directions, he ended up far from anything he’d ever known…and with zero mating prospects for his future. As an older alpha, he was faced with a hard decision. Get on the matching registry or spend the rest of his days as a lone wolf. Jonah didn’t believe in marriage. He’d only seen bad relationships that fell apart as soon as times got tough. But he was lonely. And as much as he wanted to ignore it, his biological clock was ticking. He was getting more and more tempted by the matching registry…and when he finally takes the chance, he’s shocked to find an instant match that changes his life in every way.     AmazonKU

HALLOWED GAMES by C N Crawford

If he’s death, I crave oblivion. I’m a witch, cursed to kill with a brush of my fingertips. My worst fear is hurting the boy I care for—and my second-worst is the attention of the Order’s witch hunters. Maelor is their dangerous, beautiful leader. And now, he seems like he knows my secrets. When he arrests me, my only hope is to survive a series of brutal trials. Ninety-nine out of a hundred will die, and magic is strictly forbidden. Strangely, Maelor is immune to my touch. He claims to want to help me. But as I spend more time with him, I discover he has a dark secret of his own. Is he the reason bodies have been showing up around the kingdom, drained of blood? The more he wants me, the more dangerous he becomes. In a world where trusting someone can get you killed, will this beautiful monster help me survive?     AmazonKU

WITCHCRAFT IN THE WOODS: A MOONLIGHT UNIVERSE NOVEL (WHERE THE WILD THINGS GROW BOOK THREE) by Auryn Hadley

Wild things have tails, hatred always fails, and the forest knows me too well, that’s why I need this magic…Magic is a gift. A pretty miraculous one, in my opinion. It also comes with responsibilities – things like protecting the town that made this possible. Sadly, that means my last battle with the evil coven may have caused a tiny little problem. The spell that protects this place is fading. My power is fine, but a magical ritual like that takes six wixen to make possible. That means I have two choices: I can either let it fade or work with the assholes I just pissed off. Or, maybe I can find a third option? Because the old coven wants me gone. Worse, they’re after Zane as well. With the spell fading, the only safe place left is in the forest. And while my house is starting to get a little crowded, the things happening inside are a very different kind of magic. The kind that makes me realize all of this is worth fighting for. Who cares if I don’t like confrontation? If I want to keep the idealistic life I’ve been offered, I need to get over that. Otherwise, someone’s going to die – and it might be one of my guys. The battle lines are drawn. It’s my coven against theirs. So let it be.     AmazonKU

MAGIC AND MINT MARTINIS by Emily Michel

A globetrotting do-gooder home for the holidays walks into his bar and walks out with his heart. Dash Nichols is more jaded than jolly this Christmas. Surprisingly so, considering he’s Santa’s son. Against his better judgment, he volunteers to work the Friday shift at the bar. Just when Dash can’t handle the onslaught of holiday cheer anymore, in strolls an impossible-to-ignore woman wearing a delightfully absurd hat. Lina Schultz is nobody’s girl, footloose and fancy-free. Her merry flirtation with the bartender at her sister’s bachelorette party sparks the tempting idea of a naughty fling. But their meet cute takes a wrong turn, leaving Lina red-faced and too embarrassed to take the next step. Dash resolves to show her that their initial mishap is a minor setback to a romance written in the stars. Lina hesitates to embrace the magic of the season, torn between the allure of a second chance and her impending departure after New Year’s. Can Dash convince Lina to believe in fate, or will their shot at love vanish with the old year?

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BEWITCHED: AN ENCHANTED INK PREQUEL by Kelex

Hollywood talent agent Switch is dragged to Salem while one of his biggest stars is filming there. From the shadows of the trees outside the House of the Seven Gables, he gets a glimpse of a witch and senses something amiss. Intrigued, he shifts into his feline form and curls his body around one of the man’s ankles—immediately realizing it’s his mate. Young witch Cassius Howe struggles to harness his powers. After a run-in with a black cat, he follows the creature, instincts firing. Rounding a corner, the cat is gone, and a gorgeous man is standing in its place. One look at Switch and Cassius is completely enamored. After a wild few days spent in bed, the men realize they have destinies that don’t seem to align. Can the two strong, stubborn men reconcile their dreams or is their mating not meant to be?     AmazonKU

LADY BY THE LAKE (A THRONE OF PEARLS AND BONES BOOK TWO) by Katherine Macdonald

Deeply conflicted about her feelings for two seemingly very different men, Celeste continues her fight against the Blight as Red Wolf recovers from his injuries. Desperate to return to her side, Red Wolf risks hurting himself further—all the while wrestling with the knowledge that the demon might not be as gone as they assumed. Meanwhile, Princess Brianna, Celeste’s alter ego, becomes the target of an assassination plot. Aidan is determined to keep her safe, even though nothing can protect her from what’s to come. Someone is lurking in the shadows, and betrayal will come from an unexpected source.   AmazonKU

THE ROSE AND THE THORN: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST RETELLING: SPECIAL EDITION by Katherine Macdonald

There is a pale, penetrating loneliness etched into the walls of this forgotten place. A kind of loneliness made living… is this what it feels like to be a ghost, alone in some kind of half world? Taking shelter from a storm, Rose accidentally strays into a deserted fairy realm, and finds herself trapped there with only a mysterious talking beast for company. Although initially reluctant to befriend her strange companion, Rose quickly finds herself growing closer to him. She names him Thorn, and as the castle blossoms into a place of beauty, so too does their friendship. But something else lurks within the walls, a dark force that will stop at nothing to be free once more…If Rose is to survive and lift the curse placed upon the castle, she will have to face her fears and conquer the nightmares that have haunted her since childhood, as well as confront the terrifying creature that stalks the shadows in the night.      AmazonKU

LUST (THE DAMNING BOOK SIX) by Katie May

There’s magic inside of me. Dark, insidious magic that wants to claim me—heart, body, and soul. At least I have my sister by my side. I know I can always count on her…right? So why do my body and heart crave the touch of seven nightmares? Why does my soul cry out for a shy, sweet incubus with red hair and earnest eyes? An incubus who claims to love me and says I love him in return…even if I can’t remember? My head tells me to forget Killian and the others. My heart tells me there’s something I need to remember, something important, something involving the seven men I’m supposed to hate…With new truths revealed, a past uncovered, and relationships tested, I’m beginning to wonder if my entire life is a lie. One thing I know for certain—a war is coming. I just don’t know what side of it I’m going to end up on.     AmazonKU

WE CAME TO DANCE: A QUEER ANTHOLOGY BENEFITTING CLUB Q by Various

VS Note: Not romance particularly but I like to support anthologies for good causes.

Stories of joy, music, and community. Amphibian Press welcomes you to stand up with us as we support Club Q through storytelling. On November 19, 2022, an LGBT community hub and nightclub called Club Q in Colorado Springs was attacked. Five beautiful, vibrant people were lost. Someone silenced the music everyone in the club had come to celebrate with gunfire. We came together with a dozen authors from around the world to share a diverse array of characters and worlds: a found-family in the post-apocalypse; excited teen couples attending a hopepunk concert; the otherworldly experience of base-heavy queer club; a tender proposal almost-spoiled by hijinks; and a sci-fi medic trying to remember how to trust after a decade on the run. These are stories of queer joy, filled with gender and culture-diverse characters, found family, community solidarity, love, comfort and hope. We won’t let the music be silenced. All proceeds will be donated to the Club Q community via Colorado Healing Fund.

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DEMON’S GUIDE TO WOOING A WITCH by Sarah Hawley

Calladia Cunnington curses the day she met Astaroth the demon, but when he shows up memoryless, why does she find him so helpless . . . and sort of hot? Calladia Cunnington knows she’s rough around the edges, despite being the heir to one of small-town Glimmer Falls’ founding witch families. While her gym obsession is a great outlet for her anxieties and anger, her hot temper still gets the best of her and manifests in bar brawls. When Calladia saves someone from a demon attack one night, though, she’s happy to put her magic and rage to good use . . . until she realizes the man she saved is none other than Astaroth, the ruthless demon who orchestrated a soul bargain on her best friend.
Astaroth is a legendary soul bargainer and one of the nine members of the demon high council—except he can’t remember any of this. Suffering from amnesia after being banished to the mortal plane, Astaroth doesn’t know why a demon named Moloch is after him, nor why the muscular, angry, hot-in-a-terrifying-way witch who saved him hates him so much. Unable to leave anyone in such a vulnerable state—even the most despicable demon—Calladia grudgingly decides to help him. (Besides, punching an amnesiac would be in poor taste.) The two set out on an uneasy road trip to find the witch who might be able to restore Astaroth’s memory so they can learn how to defeat Moloch. Calladia vows that once Astaroth is cured, she’ll kick his ass, but the more time she spends with the snarky yet utterly charming demon, the more she realizes she likes this new, improved Astaroth . . . and maybe she doesn’t want him to recover his memories, after all.      Amazon     AB     Apple Books     Kobo

THE KINGDOM OF SWEETS: A NOVEL OF THE NUTCRACKER by Erika Johansen

This gloriously transportive reimagining of The Nutcracker tells the tale of twin sisters, divided by envy and magic, set against each another one fateful Christmas Eve. Light and dark—this is the cursed birthright placed upon Clara and Natasha by their godfather, Drosselmeyer, whose power and greed hold an entire city in his sway. Charming Clara, the favorite, grows into a life of beauty and ease, while Natasha is relegated to her sister’s shadow, ignored and unloved. But Natasha seizes the opportunity for revenge one Christmas Eve, when Drosselmeyer arrives at the family gala with the Nutcracker, an enchanted gift that offers entry into an alternate world: the Kingdom of Sweets. Following Clara into the glittering land of snow and sugar, Natasha discovers a source of power far greater than Drosselmeyer: the Sugar Plum Fairy, who offers her own wondrous gifts . . . and chilling bargains. But as Natasha uncovers the truth about a dark destiny crafted long before her birth, she must reckon with forces both earthly and magical, human and diabolical, and decide to which world she truly belongs.

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SHARDS OF GLASS: A NOVEL by Michelle Sagara

The Academia, once an elite proving ground for the rulers of the world, has been frozen for centuries. Now its strange slumber has ended, and a new Chancellor, an orange-eyed dragon, has reopened its lecture halls and readied its dorms. In order to thrive once more, however, the Academia needs fresh blood—new students with a passion and talent for learning. One such student, Robin, has the perfect recruit in mind: his friend Raven, an orphan who lives in the dangerous Warrens. Robin grew up in the Warrens, and he wouldn’t have made it if not for Raven. He knows she’ll be safe at the Academia, where her unusual gifts can be appreciated. But when students start turning up dead, the campus threatens to collapse completely. Raven and Robin will not let that happen to their new home…if they can survive long enough to figure out who—or what—is trying to kill them.

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ROYALLY FLOCKED (BLACKHAVEN MANOR BOOK 10) by Arden Steele

Heir to the throne of the elven court, Prince Orrin Nightstar has enough on his plate without an everchanging Guard. Having lost a record number of Guardians to the wiles of love, he’s beginning to think he might be cursed, doomed to lead others to happiness while never finding it for himself. It could be worse, though. He could be mated to the Guardian of the Underworld. Erus—not Eros, thank you very much—hasn’t guarded the iron gates for millennium. It’s cold. Dark. Lonely. And frankly, boring AF. Besides, why should he limit himself when he can outsource the job? Instead, he devotes his time to overseeing the Guardians who protect the royal families. And someone is screwing up the system. He never expected that someone to be his own mate. Nor did he foresee the chain of events their meeting would set into motion. After thousands of years of playing by his own rules, the consequences of his arrogance are finally catching up to him. Now that he has Orrin, the stakes are even higher, and unless he can restore order to the Underworld, his new mate will be the one to pay the price.     AmazonKU

POISONS AND PAGES (A LIBRARY WITCH MYSTERY BOOK 13) by Elle Adams

Rory Hawthorn is in a bind – and not the sort that involves book pages. Her best friend has fallen into a coma, courtesy of rare poison without any known cure. The only source of information lies with the Founders, the knowledge-hunting vampires who want revenge on Rory for thwarting their plans – and to infiltrate the library and steal its secrets. A potential lifeline appears when a strange Reaper shows up in town with her ghostly brother, claiming to want to help a group of lost spirits that have appeared at the Founders’ old house. To help the ghosts and save her best friend, Rory walks a dangerous tightrope between the Reapers and the vampires as she draws closer to the truth. Can Rory survive long enough to pull off a miracle, or will the next lost soul to show up in the Grim Reaper’s domain be her own?     AmazonKU

UNCANNY VOWS (HUNTSMAN BOOK TWO) by Laura Anne Gilman

Rosemary and Aaron Harker have been effectively, unofficially sidelined. There is no way to be certain, but they suspect their superiors know that their report on Brunson was less than complete, that they omitted certain truths. Are they being punished or tested? Neither Aaron nor Rosemary know for certain. It may be simply that they are being given a breather or that no significant hunts have been called in their region. But neither of them believes that. So, when they are sent to a town just outside of Boston with orders to investigate suspicious activity carefully, the Harkers suspect that it is a test. Particularly since the hunt involves a member of the benefactors, wealthy individuals who donate money to the Huntsmen in exchange for certain special privileges and protections. If they screw this up…at best, they’ll be out of favor, reduced to a life of minor hunts and “clean up” for other Huntsmen. At worst, they will be removed from the ranks, their stipend gone—and Botheration, their Hound, taken from them. They can’t afford to screw this up. But …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)

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TO KILL A SHADOW by Katherine Quinn

Jude Maddox knows nothing of love or even light. He knows only his grim duty as the Hand of Death, to lead the Knights of the Eternal Star into a land filled with nightmares and certain demise. It’s only when he sees her—a young woman with wild, amber eyes who’s as fierce, defiant, and swift as the shadow beasts themselves—that he feels the warmth of life in his blood…The other Knights may fear their lethal commander, with his hard, merciless demeanor. Outcast Kiara Frey sees only a leader, a man who knows how to survive. A man like her. But wanting him is as treacherous as the shadows themselves…and just as seductive. With a kingdom on the verge of collapse, the Knights must now venture into the darkest heart of the land and uncover the secrets of the misted shadows, where evil will prey upon their minds and feast on their flesh. It will betray their senses. It will surpass their nightmares. Most of them will die.
But they have no other choice. Because the only way to fight the darkness…is to become it.     Amazon     AB     Apple Books     Kobo

GUARDIAN OF DARKNESS: A HUNTER LEGACY NOVEL by Lara Adrian

To repay a debt to an old friend, Breed vampire and former Hunter, Razor, has been drone surveilling a remote Colorado cabin for nearly a year, never imagining the beautiful woman he’s become obsessed with from afar is anyone but his friend’s lover, Laurel Townsend. When his mission turns urgent and Razor is tasked with retrieving Laurel from imminent danger, he arrives only to find the cabin destroyed and the woman inside brutally murdered. Vowing lethal justice against those responsible, Razor’s hunt collides with free-spirited Willow Valcourt, Laurel’s identical twin sister. Willow is on her way to visit Laurel when an immense Breed male mistakes her for her sister. Even more shocking is the revelation that Laurel has been murdered. The last person Willow should trust is a lethal predator like Razor, yet he is all that stands between her and the powerful, hidden enemies who killed her twin. A cross-country chase and cryptic clues left behind by Laurel send Willow and Razor on a journey that will take them from the twins’ tragic past to the threshold of an international scheme to wage a secret, final war on the Breed—with Willow plunged into the center of it. Drawn together by survival, haunted by loss, and surrounded by peril at every turn, Willow and Razor have only each other to prevent catastrophe. Yet as Willow surrenders to the needs only Razor can satisfy in her, and Razor vows to safeguard the true mate he never expected to find, their newfound passion will be put to the ultimate test that may cost both their lives.

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UNDER THE OAK TREE: SEASON TWO (3) by Suji Kim

Stuttering Maximilian Croyso spent a lifetime suffering the abuse of her cruel father, Duke Croyso. The Duke’s final act of cruelty? Marrying Maxi off to the war hero Riftan, legendary slayer of dragons. Now these two complete strangers have to try to make the arranged marriage that neither wanted work out. At first, the brooding Riftan and shy, nervous Maxi have nothing in common. But their dark pasts make them more similar than either could have anticipated and soon the two outcasts find acceptance in one another for the first time. Even deeply in love, Maxi realizes that she needs more in her life to be fulfilled. Riftan risks his life on dangerous adventures protecting the Seven Kingdoms while Maxi is left behind. Desperate to prove her worth, Maxi learns healing magic from the impertinent mage Ruth. But when Riftan discovers that magic is putting her at risk, he is against it. She doesn’t need to help him–her only responsibility as a lady is staying safely at home. What Riftan doesn’t expect is Maxi’s refusal to bow to her expected role, and instead determine her own fate. Maxi wants to use her growing skills as a sorceress to fight by his side, to protect Riftan as much as he protects her. Despite Riftan’s opposition, Maxi heads off to the Mage Tower to expand her skills and save his reputation….This volume collects episodes 82–124 of the Second Season of the web novel Under the Oak Tree.      Amazon

DEADLY STORM (A WITCH IN THE WOODS BOOK 22) by Jenna St James

Only a couple weeks into the new year, and already the citizens of Enchanted Island are overwhelmed. The storm of the century is headed their way, and Alex, Shayla, Needles, and even Black Forest King are working hard to make sure all supernaturals and animals are prepared. But when a dead body suddenly appears, and one of the gang is targeted next…Shayla and Alex must race against the storm to track down the killer. Can the newlyweds face this next challenge together? Or will this be their first and last deadly storm?     AmazonKU

THE ALPHA’S DAUGHTER (THE ALPHA SHIFTER COLLECTION BOOK 20) by Sam Crescent

Karina is not like any of the wolves within her pack. She’s a human. The only human to be born of two wolves. When her father invites another alpha to take his pick of willing, single, consenting females, Karina has no choice but to be in the lineup. She is pack, she is single, and she knows she is not going to get picked. She is human, and any alpha would be looking for a wolf. Rage has no desire to take a woman from Westblood’s pack. He doesn’t need a woman to make an alliance against the rogue wolves that are deadly to all wolves. One scent of Karina, and all sense is lost. She is his mate. He doesn’t care that she’s human, all he knows, is that he belongs with her. Karina doesn’t feel anything for Rage. Even though he claims to be her mate, she doesn’t sense a thing. She has no wolf senses. She is weak. But slowly, little by little, she cannot help but be drawn to the new alpha. He doesn’t treat her with kid gloves. He shows her his wolf, and he is willing to explore with her. Rage has already figured out why Karina is human. He doesn’t care. She is his love and his soul mate, and he will never let her go.    Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

ALPHA INSTINCT (MOON SHIFTER BOOK ONE) by Katie Reus

VS Note: Re-release. Author states it has been “lightly edited and revised”.

He ghosted her years ago…Ana Cordona has been a strong leader for the lupine shifters who survived after half her pack was murdered. As tough as she is, her pack is vulnerable to a devious neighbor who wants their land—and Ana as his own. So when a ghost from her past barrels back into her life promising protection, it’s almost enough to make Ana forget how he walked out on her before—and reluctantly accept his offer to mate. Now he’s back. Connor isn’t walking away again. Ana has always been his mate, something his wolf accepted long ago. And the only reason he left before was for her own protection. Whatever it takes, he’s determined not to leave her side again—but danger is all around them in the form of a rival pack and a radicalized human element in town who wants to destroy all shifters. If they want a chance at a future—and to survive the deadly threats closing in—they’re going to have to learn to trust each other. Unfortunately, the danger is closer than they ever imagined.

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WARLANDER SILVERBACK (WARLANDERS BOOK ONE) by T S Joyce

Lucas Slater is coming home. His boss is the dragon who has been keeping shifters both in check and protected since they were forced to come out into the light all those years ago. Humans have granted shifters the freedom to police their own—Damon Daye is the judge, and Lucas Slater is his personal hand of justice. Born in the very mountains he has gone out into the world to protect, Lucas hasn’t been home in years. He is a different beast now than when he left these mountains as an adolescent gorilla shifter. Now he is a fully-mature, dominant silverback gorilla with years of fight training and no family group to anchor him down. Years ago something happened that catapulted him out into the world to find himself. Now that he is returning to Damon’s Mountains, everything he imagined is coming true. These mountains tug at his animal and press him to put down roots that could be the end of him. He is here to do a job, but when he saunters into a familiar trailer park and finds out the name of his next target, everything gets turned upside down. And even more unsettling? A ghost from his past has been brought in to test him, but for the life of him, he can’t tell if the gorgeous falcon shifter has been sent to trap him…or to free him. Jenna Brown is just doing what she’s been asked…(much more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

THE ENDLESS WAR (THE BRIDGE KINGDOM BOOK FOUR) by Danielle L Jensen

Newly crowned as king, Keris has watched powerless as his forbidden relationship with Zarrah is revealed. But when Zarrah is imprisoned by the Empress, Keris knows there is only one way to save her: to ally with the kingdom he nearly destroyed. Imprisoned on the dreaded Devil’s Island, Zarrah faces two choices: prove her loyalty to the Empress who condemned her or die a traitor. Yet as she struggles to survive among violent prisoners, Zarrah uncovers a third path: a rebellion to overthrow tyranny entwined with a destiny she must fight to claim. While the Empress plots a war with devastating consequences, Keris and Zarrah must find their way back to each other. Yet their greatest adversary is the fiery passion between them. Unless they overcome the bitterness of betrayal, their love will not be the bringer of peace but rather the fuel that turns the Endless War into an inferno.     AmazonKU

TO STEAL A BRIDE: ENTANGLED WITH THE ENDUAR by Daniela A Mera

People travel to the Enduar Mountains for two reasons: death or diamonds. Estela isn’t supposed to find love. As a slave to the Giant King, Estela’s life is an endless torment. Her sole hope is to escape with her half-brother and find refuge among the elves. Teo, the Troll King, is desperate. His people are dying, and he’s running out of options. When the giants come for diamonds, Teo’s crystal sings. The slave is the king’s mate, and with her comes a solution to save his people. Even after the king steals her from her masters, Estela’s one desire is to flee. She doesn’t see herself as the savior of the Enduar Trolls. She would rather die than be their queen, and, by extension, his mate. Any amount of time with him is dangerous. His stolen glances and longing stares won’t make her forget the truth—if she stays, she’ll still be caged.     AmazonKU

FRAGILE OATH (LACHLANN DECEPTION BOOK TWO) by Robin D Mahle and Elle Madison

She sacrificed herself to save him. He’ll sacrifice everything to get her back. Davin wakes up after the best night of his life to find his fiancée missing, his cousin dead, and a murder accusation hanging over his head. He is determined to track Galina down, even if fleeing means he’ll take the blame for a crime he didn’t commit. But each step he takes after Galina brings him closer to unraveling the lies she left in her wake. Between the corpses left by the rebellion and the woman whose motives he trusts less every day, Davin will have to decide between saving her and saving his kingdom. Meanwhile, Galina is living her worst nightmare, ensnared by the monster she sacrificed her entire future to escape. Her only protection from the rebels who want to see her dead is a man who wants to own her – a man who may very well succeed. She is resigned to the choices she’s made to keep Davin safe until he catches up to her on the road, threatening to ruin everything she has worked so hard to preserve. With the secrets festering between them both and the Viper out to destroy everything they love, they’ll have to find a way to trust one another long enough to survive.      AmazonKU

KNOT A TRACE: PART ONE by Liliana Carlisle

VS Note: Cliffhanger.

My best friend is missing, and three Alpha detectives are my only hope. One minute, I’m running a macaron shop and nursing a broken heart, and the next minute, I’m holding search parties and raising reward money. But no amount of baked goods can bring her back. The Alpha Investigative Bureau is my last resort—three handsome detectives that are too busy to deal with one little Omega’s troubles. They’re strong, brilliant, chaotic, and everything I could secretly hope for in a pack. I’ll do everything I can to convince them to help me—including bribing them with the best cookies around. And if I end up with a new pack because of it…Well, I won’t complain.     AmazonKU

THE WICKED STING: CODE NAME SCORPIUS: APEX TACTICAL BOOK THREE by Candice Wright

VS Note: Listed in Psychic Romance.

I used to be that girl. Before loving you. The daydreamer who believed in fairytales And I knew I was right to have faith when a moment of serendipity led me to both of you. The three of us were blissfully happy Until your lies were exposed and the dream faded Now I know that falling in love was just the point of impact, A single moment when life veered dangerously off course. Now I’m that girl. After loving you. The one you once made strong but left broken in the wreckage of our happily ever Yet here we are again in another time, in another place Only instead of taking your heart, I take a bullet. I should have stayed far, far away But how do I move on when all roads lead me back to you? Authors note: There are multiple love interests in The Wicked Sting, and even though you might want to throw a couple out of a moving vehicle, our leading lady does end up with more than one suitor in the end.     AmazonKU

SHADOWED HEART (SHADOWED KINGDOM) by K A Knight and Kendra Moreno

Our lands are changing, three becoming one. Merged together by my sister and her monsters. The magic has returned and new life blooms, no longer are the Dead Lands dismal and gray, but not everyone welcomes the change. I expected to die when I threw myself from the Gilded Land’s tower. Instead, I find myself surrounded by the monsters I feared the most. I assumed they’d be feral and dangerous. I didn’t expect them to show me the world, to fill my broken, darkened soul with light. My name is Kai Black and I’m no longer the woman stolen by the Gilded King. I’ve been shattered and remade into something different. Something new. If only I had known that I would be re-born from darkness, the same darkness that the monsters find me in. If only I’d known who the real monsters are. Shadows save us. Shadows guide us. Shadows heal me.   AmazonKU

SAUTER (IRONSIDE ACADEMY BOOK THREE) by Jane Washington

As friends become enemies and enemies become villains, the Ironside underbelly casts a very wide shadow over everyone within its walls. The academy that once promised Isobel Carter salvation has pulled back the curtain and revealed itself for what it truly is. A pretty little prison. She may have been reduced to a puppet behind a screen, but at least the Alphas of Dorm A are there to heighten her performances, quicken her breath, and flood her face with colour for the cameras. Maybe they will even catch her when she falls. Or maybe they have been pulling the strings all along. The bars of her prison may be gilded, but survival is a messy game, and what do Sigmas do when they can’t keep their hands clean? They get filthy. Beware the pretty monsters, because this social media game just got brutal.     AmazonKU

KNOTTY LIST: A DARK HOLIDAY ROMANCE (MONSTER HOLIDAYS BOOK ONE) by Taylor Fox

I’ve always wanted the small-town Christmas dream. Unfortunately, this Christmas, I might become a monster’s dinner. My Christmas dream involved a small town, Christmas markets, and maybe a handsome man who would sweep me off my feet.
But I was never very lucky. This small town thinks I’m wicked and After a series of attacks, they decide I’m the perfect gift to calm Krampus down. Krampus. Yes. That Krampus. I laughed, too. I even hoped this was all a prank. Spoiler warning: it wasn’t. Dressed in sacrificial garments, I’m paraded, tied up, and left for the beast.
And the beast comes. And the beast takes me away. This could have been the end for me.
But nothing is as it seems. Krampus has other plans for me. Plans that involve claiming me as his. And the more I fight, the more he wants to punish me. I know I shouldn’t enjoy this. I know wanting this monster is wrong. But I can’t help the way he makes me feel. Maybe I am as wicked as they say. And that might just send us straight to Santa’s naughty list.     AmazonKU

DELIVERED TO MY POLAR BEARS (MAIL ORDER MATINGS BOOK SIX) by Mazzy J March

Marney – I didn’t mean to sign up for the Mail-Order Mating App. I swear. I was drunk, in my wedding dress, and my heart had been smashed into pieces by the man I thought loved me. Spoiler alert: he didn’t even bother to text to let me know he wasn’t planning to show up. Instead of the husband-and-wife hand-in-hand prance down the aisle, I did the walk of shame and horror. I ended up drowning my sorrows in whiskey and rum while spilling my heart to the bartender. She was the one who downloaded the app on my phone. I meant to delete it. But I’ve heard that shifters mate for life and that their mates are their first priority. I was never Claude’s first priority. Riggs – Ignacio and I have always known we would share a mate. But with our true natures being polar bears, we like to stick to our cabin in the mountains where the snow blankets are thick and there’s always a fire in the hearth. The only thing missing is a mate. We know she’s out there, but going to bars or dates is the last thing we are interested in. One of Nacho’s cousins suggested the Mail-Order Mating app. It was worth a shot.   AmazonKU

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NOTE: I’m doing my best to avoid listing anything generated from use of AI but it’s sometimes tricky to detect from the resources I have available. As far as covers go, I list the Amazon cover. I won’t feature a cover in my weekly promo for this post if I believe or suspect it was done with AI.

ALIEN UNDONE (FORBIDDEN BONDS BOOK THREE) by Cara Bristol

Getting abducted by aliens is not the worst thing to ever happen to Millie Rogers. The lowest point in her life comes after the rescue when she’s forced to deal with him—Nadir, the alien man tasked with ensuring the abducted humans get home to New Terra. He’s made his contempt of humans blatantly obvious—so why does he keep dogging her? The caped, horned, furry alien is the most supercilious, fascinating, obnoxious, handsome, condescending, rugged jerk she’s ever met. She can’t wait to see the last of his muscular backside. As the Advisor Most Loyal to His Majesty the King of Araset, Nadir faces some difficult assignments, but none so challenging as shepherding the human female, Millie Rogers, back to New Terra. The smart-mouthed spitfire with the lush body seems to go out of her way to bedevil—and beguile—him. Despite her rudeness, he can’t seem to stay away from her. Luckily, she’ll soon be home where she belongs—and away from temptation. Just as it seems they’ll get their wish to never see each other again, Millie’s repatriation is put on hold. The king’s son goes missing, and Nadir leaves in search of him. What he doesn’t count on is Millie accidentally stowing away on the shuttle pod and the craft crashing in a war zone. Forced to trust one another, they set aside their differences to battle insurgents and unexpected threats in a dash for safety. But as desire flares, will their forbidden bond prove to be the biggest danger of all?

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METATRON (ELYON’S WARRIORS BOOK FOUR) by Eve Langlais

He never expected to lead a rebellion. Metatron has been by God’s side for eons. A leader in battle. A loyal and unflinching servant until he finally sees the cruelty in some of his commander’s orders. When he discovers a lost colony planet, his only thought is to help save its inhabitants from the threat Hell poses. Only, demons aren’t the only thing he must guard against. His heart becomes involved when a vexing Templar Knight questions everything he’s ever stood for. Francesca isn’t about to let God—or anyone for that matter—dictate how she should live, or who should die. She’s ready to fight in the coming battle, not just against Hell but Heaven too, and the angels must choose a side. Metatron can only hope humanity is right when it claims love conquers all.

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PAYA (TARAKKA BOOK ONE) by Linda Mooney

Tired of sitting back while their borders are being attacked regardless of peace treaties signed, Amalt Paya decides to take it upon herself to investigate anyway, in spite of the punishment she knows she’ll face for defying direct orders not to. Her people are dying. What she and her fellow Ree warriors soon discover is worse than she thought. Entire towns are being razed to the ground. But how? And by who? Their enemy is not who they once thought. Ivan Mandrake, a lieutenant colonel in the United Planetary Forces, is tracking a race called the Ya that is destroying planets. Following the Ya to a planet the UPF isn’t allowed to touch, he and his group come across a legion of winged warrior females. ..(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)
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CAPTURED CYBORG (BOUND BY HER BOOK SIX) by Nellie C Lind

HE’S HER MR. RIGHT, BUT SOMEONE ELSE CREATED HIM – Can’t find Mr. Right? Why not create him? MedAct is the company that can make all your dreams come true! Just give them a call and let them create the perfect man for you. But remember, you can never give him up. It will kill him, literally. The Fighter Heaven can’t feel emotions. He turned them off to save himself when his bound one died. Now, he’s stuck in a world of logic, a world where everything is either black or white. His trust in Nightmare, the leader of the Fighters, is set in stone because he fights for the truth. That’s why Heaven sacrifices himself at the warehouse when cyborg soldiers attack them, so that the others can get away with the wounded Nightmare. He’s brought to XenthAid, a place where all malfunctioning cyborgs are brought, and is put in the hands of Doctor Emma Moore. He quickly learns Emma dreams of creating her own cyborg, and she’s been drawing him for many years. Heaven finds the information irrelevant, until he sees her drawings, and realizes he’s the spitting image of that cyborg.     AmazonKU

SYSTEM COLLAPSE (THE MURDERBOT DIARIES BOOK SEVEN) by Martha Wells

VS Note: I have been so impatient for this book! I love Murderbot! Not a romance but a scifi release of note.

Am I making it worse? I think I’m making it worse. Following the events in Network Effect, the Barish-Estranza corporation has sent rescue ships to a newly-colonized planet in peril, as well as additional SecUnits. But if there’s an ethical corporation out there, Murderbot has yet to find it, and if Barish-Estranza can’t have the planet, they’re sure as hell not leaving without something. If that something just happens to be an entire colony of humans, well, a free workforce is a decent runner-up prize. But there’s something wrong with Murderbot; it isn’t running within normal operational parameters. ART’s crew and the humans from Preservation are doing everything they can to protect the colonists, but with Barish-Estranza’s SecUnit-heavy persuasion teams, they’re going to have to hope Murderbot figures out what’s wrong with itself, and fast! Yeah, this plan is… not going to work.

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TAKEN BY THE TIGERITE (FELIX ORBUS GALAXY BOOK TWO) by S C Principale

Talos is unhappy working aboard the Comet Stalker with a mixed crew of Leonids, Felids, and humans. Leonids and other Felids live in prides and packs, but Tigerites are solitary creatures who long to find just one soul to share their lives with. The problem? The female he’s fallen in love with is terrified of him—and she’s a human. Wendy survived a horrible ordeal back on Sapien-Three. Nightmares still haunt her, even though her adopted family aboard the Comet Stalker promises she’s safe. When Wendy’s troubled past invades her mind, she can’t believe aloof, taciturn Talos, the Tigerite who can barely stand to be in the same room with her, is the one who offers her a way out. Can a journey to the remote jungles of Tigerite-Seven heal Wendy’s broken mind—and Talos’ broken heart?     AmazonKU

THE HOLLY KING’S SACRIFICE: A YULETIDE ALIEN ROMANCE (CODEX CELESTIA) by Chloe Parker

VS Note: The blurb for book one states aliens have invaded Earth so…

The Infernal Legion demands an offering, and I’ve been chosen as this year’s Yuletide feast…The great white north was forsaken by the Heavenly Host years ago, and here, horned, red devils rule supreme. We don’t know where they came from – hell or a distant galaxy – but we know one thing. Every year, their Holly King is given a Snow Queen…and she’s never seen again. So when I’m given to the Holly King, Ulfric, I’m terrified. But that’s because I don’t know what pleasures await.     AmazonKU

COSMIC CRUSH: AN ALIEN BURLESQUE ROMANCE (GALACTIC GEMS SERIES BOOK TWO) by Clio Evans

VS Note: Listed in erotica.

Mari is a famous star in her intergalactic troupe. As headliner at the Comet Canyon Saloon, the last thing she expected to go wrong was being lassoed off stage by a chaps-wearing outlaw. Raider’s name has been tarnished by his good-for-nothing brother. The only way to clear it is by kidnapping the precious burlesque gem, Little Miss Mercury. After being stranded together during a desert storm, Mari and Raider discover that there’s more between them than a hostage situation gone wrong…One pleasure-inducing stinger, two souls roped together by fate, and an affinity for boots—they’re in for a Wild West ride. Will Raider and Mari claim their cosmic love? Or will they be whisked apart by the villain that wants to stop them?     AmazonKU

INVASIVE SPECIES V: THE HUNTED by Kaitlyn O’Connor

Olivia never made it home ….Olivia was attending a house party at the bunker her friend Terry had just completed when the aliens arrived. When she decided they’d left again, she headed for the barn, but it was a different world from the one she’d left so many months earlier. And the aliens hadn’t actually left–with their entire army. They had left a standing army to make a final sweep for the umans they knew were in hiding and Olivia became one of the hunted. Until they captured her.

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THE FINDING PART ONE (THE MENDOVAN ALLIANCE CHRONICLES) by Angelica Grymm

Abducted. Abused. Sold. Reece Halliday will find a way back home, even if it kills her. Abducted from Earth and auctioned off on the other side of the galaxy, a scarred starship XO buys her as a birthday present for his boss–as a pleasure slave. Ruthless starship officer Calin Aubron will do anything to climb the ranks of the Mendovan Alliance and regain the respect stolen from him. Life has taught him a harsh lesson: there is only duty, position, and honor. Neither Reece nor Calin expect to find a deep, abiding solace in each other’s company, a solace that leads Calin to dig deeper into Reece’s background and her claims of kidnapping. But the Rathian slave traders behind the kidnappings refuse to let one small, worthless human derail their lucrative income stream from reaped worlds. They will kill her first.     AmazonKU

CALAMITY: UNCHARTED HEARTS BOOK ONE by Constance Fay

The captain of a ragtag mercenary ship is given an offer she can’t refuse by the ruthless head of an intergalactic noble family. The only catch? She’ll have to team up with his son–an upsettingly competent hardbody with his own agenda–to get her reward. She’s got a ramshackle spaceship, a misfit crew, and a big problem with its sexy newest member…Temperance Reed, banished from the wealthy and dangerous Fifteen Families, just wants to keep her crew together after their feckless captain ran off with the intern. But she’s drowning in debt and revolutionary new engine technology is about to make her beloved ship obsolete. Enter Arcadio Escajeda. Second child of the terrifying Escajeda Family, he’s the thorn in Temper’s side as they’re sent off on a scouting mission on the backwater desert planet of Herschel 2. They throw sparks every time they meet but Temper’s suspicions of his ulterior motives only serve to fuel the flames between them. Despite volcanic eruptions, secret cultists, and deadly galactic fighters, the greatest threat on this mission may be to Temper’s heart.

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HELLWEG’S KEEP by Justin Holley

VS Note: Not a romance but a scifi release of note. I like this kind of tale so it’s on my TBR list.

Thirty-seven miners disappear without a trace within a Titanium mine, Hellweg’s Keep, deep within Zeta One, a moon orbiting the planet, Terra. When FBI agent Kendra Omen arrives via the spaceship Marietta, strange phenomenon begins to manifest…suicides, shadows a shade darker than the shadows they move within, disembodied whispers, and Kendra would swear she catches a glimpse of her own deceased daughter walking the dimly lit halls of Hellweg enterprises. But that’s impossible. Isn’t it? As evidence of occult practices at the mine emerges, Kendra realizes the answers they seek, and hopefully the thirty-seven miners, will only be found underground in the claustrophobic labyrinth of shafts and natural caverns within Hellweg’s Keep.

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CYBORGS SAVE CHRISTMAS: A GAY HOLIDAY ROMANCE (MUST BE ALIENS! BOOK ONE) by Toshi Drake

Finding an alien cyborg in the town park wasn’t something Tobias Prince figured on. He was only taking a breather from family drama when he discovered the spaceship hiding. He hadn’t counted on the giant robot following him home either. But when Malik Io took off his powersuit and revealed the person inside, Tobias was smitten. Malik Io crash landed on a planet distant from his own. His only hope at survival is reliant on the kindness of strangers. When he meets a young man tired and exhausted, he is struck by Tobias’s reluctant kindness. He knows that anything more than friendship is dangerous, considering that remaining on Earth is dangerous to his health, but Malik can’t help falling for Tobias.     Amazon

DARK: COLONY: NYX 7 (INTERGALACTIC DATING AGENCY) by demelza Carlton

Alone and pregnant in a space colony far from home, Linnaea didn’t think her life could get worse…until she gets stuck in hospital. After Tariq lost his family in the attacks on Tito, he buried himself in his medical studies. Now as Dr Dark, he has a new mission: saving lives. Even if he’s resigned to spending the rest of his life alone. Until a chance encounter throws Tariq and Linnaea together. Dare they hope for a brighter future?

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EVERY TIME WE SAY GOODBYE (THE BERYL BLUE TIME COP ADEVENTURES IN TIME BOOK THREE) by Janet Raye Stevens

Time has met its match in Beryl Blue – Six months after feisty librarian-turned-time-cop Beryl Blue’s last adventure with the gruff and sexy Tom ‘Sully’ Sullivan, she’s back in 2133, chasing time-traveling thieves and other temporal miscreants for the time tourism company, Time Scope, Inc. She misses Sully terribly, but fate has cast a deadly shadow over his future, and until she can find a way to fix that fate, she knows they can never be together. Beryl’s also on a desperate hunt for the man who murdered her parents. A new lead sends her on a journey across the centuries, to the Old West, Prohibition Chicago, and the swinging sixties, before she lands back in Sully’s arms—with no way to return to her own time. The longer they’re together, the more they tempt fate. Sully’s willing to put his life on the line to protect Beryl, but she refuses to accept that risk. It’s a race against the clock as Beryl launches a bold plan to catch a killer, defy destiny, and to save the man she loves.

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A PRINCE SAVED (EMPIRE OF STARDUST BOOK ONE) by Margaret Couplet

After escaping the government lab where they had spent most of their life with Chase’s brother and three powerful young girls, Daniela and Chase are on the run while the world burns down around them. They’re safer than they’ve ever been but that could change at any moment when Daniela decides to save a strange man from being killed by a group of aliens. Prince Garrath was his father’s youngest child, his only unblooded son still in line for the throne. When things go horribly wrong on his first mission planetside he’s left stranded with a group of people who have no idea what he is. His father’s agents will find him eventually but before he even has a chance to breathe he’s plunged head first into a fire fight with a shady government agency. Now all the three of them have to do is avoid getting attached.     AmazonKU

ALIEN COMMANDER’S NANNY (ALIEN NEEDS A NANNY BOOK ONE) by Milly Taiden

Earth has been nothing but bad luck for Mia Ambrose. So when the opportunity arises for her to be a nanny on a different planet, she jumps on it. But she should’ve researched her new employer a bit more. When he turns out to be a strict, super hot and stuffy military commander, she wonders if her bad luck followed her. Tharon is the highest-ranking commander in the Tor’vian military. And he has no idea how to take care of his children, a set of eight-year-old twins. Help comes in the form of hiring a nanny from the planet Earth. Mia isn’t exactly what he expected in a nanny. She’s beautiful, strong and loves his children, but is he strong enough to resist the attraction to the little earthling? However, not all is perfect on Tor’via. Tharon and Tor’via have enemies. Enemies who will stop at nothing to destroy the planet and its highest-ranking military official. Tharon must discover who wants his innocent, loving nanny dead before he loses his second chance at finding love and gaining his family back.    AmazonKU

THIRSTIN’ FOR THE LOVE OF A ZOMBIE PRINCE (ZOMBIES RULE THE WORLD BOOK FIVE) by LeeSha McCoy

VS note: What I gather from the blurb for book one is that these zombies can shift from human to zombie.

What will happen when the confident Jaden, the eldest Royalty brother, meets the insecure girl who’s spent her entire life hiding herself away? Tisha I’ve been a follower of Jaden’s since he appeared on TikTok, but nothing could’ve prepared me for the moment I saw him in real life for the first time. The boy is fine, but it’s not just his looks that have me feeling a way now. There’s something else, something deeper, something I can’t explain. I just need to get over this excruciating shyness so I can actually talk to him…Jaden – I was hooked the moment she walked into the cafeteria, wearing mom jeans and an oversized hoody, making every other girl I’d seen before her look basic. She was different, and she made me feel different; like something in her soul had gripped mine fiercely. But my family’s a mess and my abilities are weakening, so I need to be careful. If I can.     AmazonKU

VENOMOUS CRAVING: THE EOK WARRIORS SERIES BOOK ONE by Mary Auclair

A desperate woman. An alien warrior whose craving knows no bounds. A passion that will change the fate of humanity. In a world where humans have been hunted to near extinction, Rose is captured and on her way to be sold on the lucrative black market. Seizing her only chance, she escapes and finds fate waiting for her in the form of another captive of terrifying strength: a legendary Eok warrior. Together, Rose and the Eok warrior Karian will fight for their survival – and ultimately for the fate of the entire human race.During that fight, a dangerous attraction is born. Karian, the unyielding Commander in Chief of the Eok armies, feels his control fading a little more every time he looks at the fragile but headstrong human. Soon, the call to make her his mate torments his body, turning his desires into an imperious craving. She seems to want him, too, but she has no idea of the consequences for her should he claim her. Will Rose accept him as her bloodmate and seal both their destinies, before everything is lost?   AmazonKU

ROMANCING HIS HEART (RED PLANET FATED MATES BOOK THREE) by Miranda Martin

Jean – I’m stuck with Mr. Grumpy. Captain super-focused on… who knows what? Out of all the alien dragon warriors, why does he have to be the one to guide me on my mission to fix the life support? The only thing keeping us from roasting alive. Cekpet – I am the only one taking the threats we face seriously. My brothers may think we have escaped, but I understand the danger the Order still poses. So I focus on our defense until I am ordered to take the human female, Jean, on a mission. We must embark on a treacherous journey across the deadly desert, seeking a crucial piece of the humans’ crashed ship. As we traverse the unforgiving terrain, the line between my mission and the allure of a life with this female blurs. She causes too many distracting “what ifs”, and it puts the survival of both our races in jeopardy.     AmazonKU

FEAST (ELITE ROGUE ALIEN WARRIORS) by Hattie Jacks

VS Note: A re-release.

What do you do when your monster wants to be Santa CLAWS? Orvos is probably the grumpiest Gryn on Ustokos. The grouchy healer spends his time growling at any warrior who enters his domain to be treated and his bedside manner leaves a lot to be desired. He’s also not prepared to let me help, at all, despite my medical qualifications and his haughty behaviour and dismissive attitude towards me mean we’re hardly the best of friends. And then I go and open my big mouth to say we should share the celebration of Christmas with the Gryn. There’s only one problem, we need a Gryn to be our Father Christmas. So it comes as a huge surprise when Orvos actually offers to play Santa for all the younger Gryn. Admittedly, the big grump thinks he’s going to be Santa Claws, but as no one else is offering and Christmas is quickly, it looks like I don’t have a choice, even if it means we’re going to have to work closely together. The more time I spend with Orvos, the more I can’t ignore my growing attraction to the big, burly but oh-so-gentle warrior turned healer. But as soon as we get close, he pulls away. Now, not only can I not lose Orvos, I have to save Christmas too, because a Christmas without Santa Claws is no Christmas at all.     AmazonKU

SECRET TWINS FOR THE ALIEN DAD  (KALEIDIAN WARRIOR DADS) by Athena Storm

The gorgeous alien stole my heart…and left me in a family way. When Zair sauntered into the casino where I worked his charming ways were impossible to resist. I thought I found happiness. Until the casino turned my life upside down. It was either flee at a moment’s notice or be sold to the seedy flesh clubs. My heart broke as I fled my fated mate. But I couldn’t risk it. Until I realized…I was carrying his children. Now I’m on the run, alone and pregnant with twins. I miss Zair more than ever. He once told me our bond transcended time and space. That he’d find me no matter where I ended. Well, the bad guys who bought my contract are looking for me too. I hope he finds me first. Because he won’t just find his mate. But his two kids, too.     AmazonKU

ROSE’S SPIRIT (HEARTS OF ICARUS BOOK 10) by Laura Jo Phillips

Rose Bearen is fed up with being a living ghost. Sure, it’s kind of fun to be able to walk through walls, float up through ceilings and down through floors. But when no one can see you, or hear you, or feel you, floating through walls loses its appeal in a hurry. Yes, it’s good that the house of horrors called a laboratory on Rogan was successfully raided and all of the prisoners, including Rose, her sister, their daughters, and a thousand other women were freed. And yes, it’s good that they’re onboard the Pharaoh and headed for home. And yes, it’s better than good that Riley successfully soul-linked with her Rami and is now strong and healthy. And yes, it’s enormously good that the little blue thugs called Doftles are no more. What’s not so good is … (a LOT mor blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

BILLIONAIRE STAR SECRET by Star Nightingale

 know this alien’s off-limits, but she’s worth breaking all the rules for. As a billionaire astronaut and a rogue, I’m not afraid to break the rules, especially when exploring new planets. But when I meet Gaia, an interplanetary creature with hidden powers, I find myself breaking the most important rule of all: my heart. Gaia’s everything I’m not: pure, innocent, and kind. But she’s also incredibly strong and resourceful. She challenges me in ways that no one else ever has. I’m drawn to her like a moth to a flame. But there’s one problem: she’s forbidden. My cousin has warned me not to break her heart, but I can’t resist her. I’m falling for her, and I’m afraid that if I tell her the real reason why I want to explore her planet, she’ll never forgive me. When we reach Gaia’s birth planet X, I’m met with a powerful goddess who’s not too happy to see me. Now, I realize I made a terrible mistake by bringing Gaia home and now the goddess has plans for us both.   AmazonKU

ALIEN SANTA’S GIFT (ALIEN HOLIDAT MATES) by Lexi Lunar

This hot alien Santa’s in for a wild sleigh ride when I meet the captivating Noelle. My candy cane rises for this beauty with boundless passion. Despite the challenges, our forbidden desire proves too powerful to resist. Noelle’s creative spirit and sultry skills leave me eager for her toymaking talents. When we come together, our love feels naughty and nice. Noelle completes me in ways I never imagined possible, awakening needs I cannot ignore. Our passion blazes out of this world. With Noelle by my side, every day is full of sexy surprises. Our love delivers joy beyond measure. My Christmas wish for Noelle? To be jolly with her every night. This Mrs. Claus makes Santa’s spirit very merry indeed.     AmazonKU

THE AIR AFFAIR (LADY GEORGIA BRUNEL MYSTERIES) by Shelley Adina

VS Note: A prequel short story. Steampunk.

Georgia Brunel, Lady Langford, boards the transcontinental airship Juno with her late husband’s aunt, Millicent Brunel. They are looking forward to nothing more dangerous than a painting holiday in the clockwork city of Venice, but trouble soon finds them in the person of Millie’s nemesis from her long-ago schooldays. Old grudges have not been forgotten. Old hurts have not healed. Will an old feud finally be resolved … in murder?

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ALIEN VAMPIRES by Crymsyn Hart

Charmed by the Alien Vampire Firemen (Alien Vampires 1) – When Ember’s apartment burns down, two alien firemen offer her their guesthouse. As love grows between them, the world closes in. In order to save them, she will have to give up everything she knows.Serenaded by the Alien Vampire Rock Star (Alien Vampires 2) – After Irene accidentally discovers rock star Ace Hendrix’s big secret, she wakes up in his bedroom without any memory of how she got there. Ace knows they’re meant to be together. He doesn’t care what the paparazzi says, he has to have her in his life no matter the cost…(More story details – 4 stories in all –  on ebook seller’s page.)

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

VS: As many of you are aware, my brother has been in the hospital for nearly two weeks now with a very dire prognosis. We just got some good news of a little progress – my brother is a fighter! (And thanks for all the good wishes, support and prayers!). This week I picked STAR CRUISE TIME LOOP from my backlist to highlight because there’s an alien turtle in the plot, which was a tribute to my brother and his lifelong love of turtles. He even does turtle rescues nowadays in his local area, including several baby snapping turtles. So he was delighted when I wrote this book and even got a T shirt with the ‘turtle’s’  image.

STAR CRUISE TIME LOOP

VS Note: I always wanted to write a Groundhog Day style story because I love them and here it is!

Raelyn Cantorini, senior stewardess on the interstellar cruise ship Nebula Zephyr thinks the alien artifact she bought on the last planet the ship visited was just a pretty glass orb…until her pet Eyn knocked the ornament off a table, shattering it and sending her into an infinitely repeating time loop. Stuck reliving the same day over and over, Raelyn has only hours to try to save the ship and everyone on board from dying in a terrible catastrophe. As she tries to solve the mystery of what happens to the ship right before midnight each time the day repeats, Raelyn meets Kev Gordonn, the former Special Forces soldier turned actor and finds herself falling in love with him. Each time the day repeats, she learns more about him while he has no memory of her. Can she persuade him they’ve met before? Will he trust her enough to help stop the Nebula Zephyr’s destruction? And if they do save the ship, will that reset time for Raelyn? This is a lightly edited rerelease of my novella from the Pets in Space 6 anthology. No new material has been added.

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******************************OKAY, THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT  IF YOU DECIDE TO CHECK OUT THE BOOK  (because my own books pay my bills) AND ONWARD WE GO!*********************

HIS DARKEST DESIRE (THE CURSED ONE BOOKS TWO) by Tiffany Roberts

A cursed goblin sorcerer. The human female he’s waited an eternity for. A secret that could tear them apart. A quaint cottage in a Scottish forest seemed the perfect place for Kinsley to start anew. But when a tragic accident leaves her isolated and dying, her new life is over before ever beginning. Until a dark, mysterious being emerges from the night gloom and offers to save her—for a price. With no other choice but death, she accepts. She awakens to find herself bound to an ancient, powerful goblin who is equally terrifying and intriguing. He’s terse, demanding, brooding. Despite that, Kinsley is drawn to him, captivated by his sinful crimson eyes, craving his every wicked touch. But what will happen when he discovers the truth? What will happen when he learns that Kinsley cannot fulfill their pact? What will happen if she lets this goblin claim her heart along with her freedom?     AmazonKU

MARKED BY MAGIC (TRACKING TROUBLE BOOK ONE) by Lindsay Buroker

Arwen Forester may be a socially awkward introvert, but she’s an expert tracker, archer, and forager who has a pickling recipe for every vegetable in the garden. Unfortunately, none of these skills earn her a lot of money. And when the taxes go up on her father’s farm, she’s not sure how to help him keep the property. Then someone offers her a lucrative new gig: Hunt down a haughty half-dragon criminal with the power to incinerate those who irritate him. Normally, Arwen would reject such a suicidal mission, but with the farm at stake, she’s desperate. Besides, all she has to do is tag the half-dragon with a tracking device. How hard could it be?     AmazonKU

A CONDUIT OF LIGHT SERIES BOOK ONE by Chelsey Ann Tompkins

Twenty-year-old Ash’Arah is forced from her home as payment for the cure that healed her city. She will train to become a conduit, wielding magic for the good of the isle in Felgren Forest, led by the very man who took her. She refuses to go quietly, however, taking every opportunity to show Baron Heimlen that she does not intend to stay, no matter how powerful her magic appears to be. But when a closely guarded secret is revealed, she cannot deny her role as the forest’s savior any longer, nor her newly ignited passion for Heimlen’s successor, Baron Revich. Karus is a woman who wanders the forest in an endless string of days until she discovers a stone embedded in a fallen tree. Holding it, memories of her past awaken, and she is forced to confront what her heart has tried to hide and the secrets withheld from her. And as the fate of the forest falls into question, these women must face the truth of who they are, who they are destined to become, and who they love before they are consumed by the weight of what they have been chosen to bear.     AmazonKU

SNOWED IN WITH A DRAGON by Sara Ivy Hill

Snowed in for the weekend with her dragon stalker…Ivy’s cute dragon neighbor offers her a ride on his motorcycle when she needs a quick getaway after a bad breakup.
Turns out, he’s maybe been respectfully stalking her for years! Will their holiday hookup in a quaint cabin turn into something more? This bite-size festive novella features a monster hero, a swoony fated-mates love story, and plenty of cozy Christmas steam. It’s just the right length to read while your pie is in the oven.     AmazonKU

SYLER: DEMONIC DISCIPLES by  Alana Winters

VS Note: From OCT 13.

In A World…Where purgatorian shifters cause chaos and secrets reign under the shadows, I discover a shocking truth that turns my world upside down. My destined mate is none other than the President’s daughter. Before I can get to her she is taken from me unexpectedly by a shifter assassin who claims the life of the President and steals his identity along with his daughter. To save her I’ll have to navigate my way through the shifters’ treacherous game of deception and danger. I’ll stop at nothing to take him down, restore the natural balance of this realm and reclaim my mate. I’ll be tested to my limits to prove that love can defy even the darkest forces. Can I save her or will we be consumed by this web of lies and betrayal?     AmazonKU

MANTUS: DEMONIC DISCIPLES by Andie Fenichel

VS Note: From OCT 16.

Mantus – I have a job to do. I don’t like it, but that doesn’t change anything. Find the shifters and send them back to hell. That’s the work. It’s not as if I have a choice. I’ve been tracking this last assignment for nearly a month. He’s a crafty one. I’ve got him pinned down at a fancy wedding venue when I’m stopped at the door by a woman who clearly doesn’t know who I am or have any instincts for danger. As my prey disappears into a crowded dance floor, I’m struck by just how perfectly beautiful this party planner is. Felicity – I don’t care how big or how beautiful a wedding crasher is, no one uninvited gets in on my watch. It doesn’t matter that my lady parts are on fire from the moment I see him. He’s imposing and grumpy, but I can’t take my eyes off him. For the briefest moment when he stares into my eyes, I think I’m too weak to stop this giant. Then I remember I’m the wedding planner and two can play the intimidation game.   AmazonKU

DAGON: DEMONIC DISCIPLES by Lisa Carlisle

VS Note: From OCT 20.

When I see a boat approaching my private island, I swim out to investigate. No one can invade my sanctuary. I plan to throw them off course–until I discover what’s happening on board. A man is accosting a woman. I shift into a giant sea serpent and destroy his boat in my fury. There’s something is different about the woman I rescue. I can’t hear thoughts the way I do with other humans. It’s refreshing after all the selfish nonsense I’ve had to endure from others. I bring her to my island and discover she’s my fated mate. When she recovers, our connection is strong. I invite her to stay and explore, and she agrees to do so for a few days. That’s not long enough. She’s the one–the one who can free me from my obligations to hunt. She can’t leave me–even if I have to force her to stay.     AmazonKU

RADRIC: DEMONIC DISCIPLES by Tamrin Banks

Artemis Lake: Breaking down in Magic, Wyoming is an eye-opening experience. The biggest surprise? Shifters are real. The second? They’re supernatural but they can be killed. I can’t erase the twisted image of a hapless shifter dying by something’s hand. Something that I can’t explain to the Sheriff. Fleeing, I stumble across Radric. The huge monster of a man refuses to let me go. He claims I’m his mate and he has to protect me. From the faceless, dangerous entity that I saw or from him… a demon who has to kill to stay alive? Radric: I go by many names but all of them are feared. My mission is to hunt my target down and destroy it. Drag it to hell or just plain kill it. Then I find Artemis and a fierce hunger runs through my body, pushing out all thoughts except those about her. She’s my future but she’s also the present target of the beast I hunt. I’m no saint. Far from it. My job is to kill and this one is going to be a necessity to protect my mate. Nobody threatens what’s mine. Not unless you want to die.     AmazonKU

VENARI: DEMONIC DISCIPLES by Magnolia Montgomery

Earth. Each time I step foot in this realm it reeks of desperation and greed. Where I come from, one is a weakness, the other a Mortal sin. Yet here, they intermingle and inspire a vicious cycle. Here, they’re fueled by insidious manipulation. Shifters are a nefarious race that delights in the upset of balance in the mortal realm by creating chaos with neutrality. My brothers and I have been tasked with hunting these Shifters to protect and restore the universal balance. Venari. My name means Hunt, and it’s what I was born to do. For centuries I’ve hunted Shifters, tracking them in any form they take, sparing no mercy in my quest. Legend says that a demon’s mission is complete when their fated mate is found and bonded during the next blood moon. In all my years, in all my travels, I’ve never found a trace to suggest my mate exists. Until a trail leads me to Memphis. Southern hospitality and shifter threats aren’t the only things vying for my attention here. Miss Adelaide Morgan fell into my arms, literally, and I’ll move heaven and earth to get her back there again. Soon.     AmazonKU

TO CATCH A CAT by Elva Birch

VS Note: A revised and expanded re-release.

When her cat escapes out into the snow, Brittany goes to ask help finding her from the hot and reclusive woman next door. Anja knows that her new neighbor is her fated mate the moment she sees her, but destiny doesn’t always come with directions, and she isn’t sure how to break the ice until a feline rescue turns into something even more. To Catch a Cat is a funny and sizzling lesbian romp with fated mates, cozy comfort, and a very ungrateful lost cat.     Amazon

HERS AT FIRST SIGHT: TEN SAPPHIC STORIES OF LOVE AND MAGIC (BIRCH HEARTS) by Elva Birch

A sizzling sapphic collection of magic and enchantment! Ten tales of lesbian love to dazzle and delight, whether you’re looking for modern fantasy, Victorian steampunk, fated mates, forced proximity, or secret crushes, you’ll find a favorite in these pages. From flash fiction to long novellas, each piece is a satisfying story of women loving women, set in a vibrant world woven of dreams and desires. This set includes three novellas—Fire Control, All Manner of Hats, and To Catch a Cat—and six short stories: Memories of Magic, Slippery When What? Sleeping Arrangements, The Garden Spell, Dragonfly Days, Living Alone, and New Girls, each previously published individually, in the Prompted collections, in Her Wild Soulmate, and in Her Magical Pet under the names Elva Birch, Kalikoi, and Zoe Chant.     Amazon

GEMINI WILD by Laura Navarre

Only I would start my new semester at the dark witch academy with a kidnapping (mine) on dragonback and end the night with a marriage proposal I don’t want from the King of the Dark Fae. My intense and sinister kidnapper. Suddenly I’m not only Zara Gemini, the celebrity bad girl and wild rebel queen of the witching world. I’m the misfit new student at the Avalon Academy for Promising Royals of the Faerie Court. And the unwilling future bride of Zephyr, the Dark Fae King. He claims our union is his last chance to break this curse that’s destroying his realm. Plus I’m already up to my royal neck in dangerous warlocks who’ll kill to rule at my side. Sounds delish, right? Not so much. See, the enchanted secret world of Avalon has a dark side, and so does this Hades-Persephone fairytale. Sure, Zephyr’s the sexy-pretty hottie every Fae at court is jonesing to snag. Turns out he’s also broody, tortured, and twisted, with a shattered heart behind his savage surface. Let’s just call Zephyr…a fixer-upper. Now I’ve got a curse to break, a warlock to tame, and a kingdom to save. Plus I still need to pass my midterms.   AmazonKU

KNOTTY HOLIDAY NIGHTS: AN OMEGAVERSE HOLIDAY ANTHOLOGY by Various

Forget snowflakes stinging my nose and getting into my eyes…Bring on the Alphas and their…holiday cheer. I could take that to the face and ask for more. Big knots on Alphas and nesting with pillows. Bite marks and claiming and pack mates that glisten…These are only a few of my favorite omegaverse things, especially during the holidays. Don’t miss out on this limited run holiday omegaverse anthology where it’s not over until something is stuffed and eaten. There’s something in here for everyone to devour.   Amazon

OH SO KNOTTY: AN OMEGAVERSE PNR HOLIDAY ANTHOLOGY by Various

Knotty is definitely the new nice. Forget everything you think you know about the holidays. These Alphas aren’t here to just spread yule tidings, they’re also here to bring you scent-tillating, growly, and possessive heat that you just want to wrap yourself in. Just like a classic festive sweater. Bask in the holiday essence as it coats every available surface. With holiday shenanigans, heats, nestings, and knottings, there’s bound to be something in here to tickle your…. fancy. If you want something other than coal stuffing your stocking, make sure to not miss out on this limited run, PNR, holiday anthology!   Amazon

I’M ENGAGED TO MOTHMAN (MOTHMAN  IN LOVE BOOK TWO) by Paige LaVoie

Heather’s cozy life with her cryptid boyfriend just got a little more complicated. When 23–year–old Heather started dating Mothman, she anticipated a few surprises. Getting transported to the faerie realm he was banished from? Yeah, that was a surprise. Heather was sure dating a forest monster meant she wouldn’t have to impress his family, but faced with the royal court of Eclipsica, she realizes things might not be so simple. The former influencer must trade her quiet #cottagecore aesthetic for a lavish #royalcore week in a new world filled with creatures, ballgowns, and secrets. With Moth’s family to impress, old friends resurfacing, and his memories returning, Heather begins to question their future. As the grand ball gets closer and Moth creeps out of bed in the middle of the night, Heather can’t help but wonder: can their cozy cottage in the woods compete with a castle?     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

LUPINE INVESTIGATION: SAPPHIC URBAN FANTASY (COASTAL WOLVES BOOK SEVEN) by Harlowe Frost

Ziry, daughter of the South Dakota pack leaders, has worked as a detective her whole life. Before she takes over her territory’s pack, she head’s to Santa Cruz to help find and eliminate the black witches. There’s a war in California, and she’s ready to help in the fight. She agrees to join in this battle because it is the right thing, for her lifelong friendship with Tamsin, and pack solidarity. What she doesn’t expect is to find passion with a coven witch. Rho, one of the local coven witches and a private investigator, has been asked to help with the black witch plague infesting the city. Will her ability to infiltrate enemy territory threaten to sway her to the other side, or will her new found passion for the South Dakotan wolf be enough to ground her away from temptation?   AmazonKU

COLD CURSES (AN HEIRS OF CHICAGOLAND NOVEL BOOK FIVE) by Chloe Neill

Elisa, the only vampire ever born, is hoping all can remain quiet in the City of Chicago in the wake of a destructive attack by an ancient demon who broke the city’s defensive magic. Still, she and her friends, including shifter Connor Keene, know they need to be ready for anything. Everyone is working as hard as they can to repair the city’s wards, but unwelcome creatures are slipping through and Elisa soon finds herself caught in the middle of a magical turf war with roots that go back generations. She knows she will have to take a stand, but retaliating threatens to reveal her deepest secret.

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OF DRAGONS AND DESIRE by G K DeRosa

A lost princess. Two dragon princes fighting for her heart. A love that will either destroy their kingdom or save them all. Raised in a world where humans are oblivious to magic, I always thought I was ordinary. Until a breathtakingly handsome stranger pulled me into a world where creatures of unimaginable power reign, hidden from mortal eyes. The whispers in my mind? They weren’t madness. It was the voice of my inner beast. It turns out I’m not a human at all—I’m a dragon princess. My infuriating captor claims it’s my destiny to marry a prince, to become the savior of an ancient dragon race, and end a curse that’s left them barren. But Draconia, the isle of dragons, is a maze of ruthless royal courts, treacherous lands, and dark secrets. With each passing day, my heart is tossed in a tumultuous storm between two princes: the charming future king—my betrothed, and his mercurial brother, who ignites a fire that could raze the entire kingdom. And I desperately need that inner fire because it’s the key to surviving the deadly Imperia Trials. In this brutal contest, the last dragon standing will reign over our divided kingdom. Beyond love and duty, it’s a battle for survival. But how does one choose between heart and soul when both could mean certain death?    Amazon

PROTECTOR: GIFTED BOOK THREE by R L Merrill

Retired Navy SEAL James Morton is an expert in security and protection. When his cousin asks him to provide his services to the staff at Havenhart Academy—a boarding school for child victims of trauma—he doesn’t count on working alongside folks who don’t operate in his reality, like librarian Morgan Forrester. She’s gorgeous, funny…and a witch? James deals solely in facts, science, and rules of engagement. There is no room for woo-woo in his life, but she knows things about his missing daughters. When he receives a mysterious phone call about his eldest, he’ll have to look past his beliefs and accept that even a natural-born Protector needs to ask for and accept help, and that sometimes opening yourself to new possibilities can bring about great rewards…and love.     AmazonKU

STORM (DAUGHTER OF NATURE BOOK FIVE) by L C Mawson

Good news, turns out the assassins weren’t after me after all. Bad news, they were after my friend, and now they have him. In other good news, my sister is now awake. And in other bad news, everyone is treating her like a bomb about to go off. Well, except for the people who seem to think we’re both some kind of saviours, while I’m not sure I can save even one person right now…But Viktor is counting on me, and I refuse to let him down. If you love kick-ass heroines and magical adventures, you’ll love STORM, the fifth book in L.C. Mawson’s new F/F urban fantasy series, Daughter of Nature.

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A TALENT IGNITED (THE VALMORAN SERIES BOOK TWO) by Suzanne Lenoir

Evelyne, a disowned noblewoman, and Annika, a peasant girl with unusual powers, made the choice to be together in a kingdom where men make the rules. Now the Temple elders want Annika for murder and mercenaries want Evelyne for theft. But when Evelyne is abducted and Annika believes she has been abandoned, they must risk everything to find each other again. Annika discovers the Temple has imprisoned children with abilities like hers, and she alone stands between them and death. She’s forced to face her fear of her own powers and soon learns to use them with the help of Zuri, a former slave who is also gifted with magic. Evelyne, no longer entitled to the favors and respect bestowed on the nobility, must convince her beautiful captor to help her return to Annika. Doubt and questions plague them both, but one thing is for certain. The Temple has a long memory, and a familiar foe is coming for them.

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LOVE FOR MAUI: A ROMANCE CHARITY ANTHOLOGY by Various

A collaborative anthology of romance short stories and novellas to raise money for Maui – All royalties earned from the sale of this book will go to UHF – The University of Hawai’i Foundation. This is a respected organisation that has been working for decades to assist all citizens of Hawai’i. UHF is co-ordinating and delivering thousands of meals per day for people affected by the horrific fires in early August 2023. All money raised will directly benefit the people of Maui. Contributors have donated all stories, formatting and artwork in order to raise as much money as possible to go where people need it most.
The romances in Love For Maui are sorted by genre and heat level. Inside this incredible collection are contemporary romances, historical romances, science fiction romances and shifters too.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

TRAGIC KINGDOMS – THE DARK ANDF THE DAMNED NOVEL ONE by Kell Frillman

Potent in magic and pure of blood defines the power of Castle Astaseul, but decades of exile shadowed their existence with an obsession for vengeance. A sinister mating ritual with the demon of lust unlocks the key to their rampage of revenge, but they soon find out that every dark compromise comes with a heavy price. Meanwhile, the kingdom that banished the twisted royals faces dark corruption of its own; lust, greed, and power will not only threaten the future of humanity but also of the gods that created them…When the darkness creeps forth and drags you into its depravity, how do you expel its corruption? “I’m stronger than you’ll ever be.”      AmazonKU

CALUM: DESTINED PARANORMALS BOOK THREE by  Taylor Rylan

Can a globe-trotting fox alpha settle down with a fae omega? Calum Ward is torn. He loves his job and discovering new things from times past, but after spending an extended vacation with his family in Montana, his desire for a mate and children of his own has become too strong to deny any longer. But can he give up the life he loves to settle down somewhere? Asher Brooke wants nothing more than to feel like he’s wanted. He desires more than what he has in the fae realm and wonders if there’s ever going to be a possibility that he will find not only an amazing mate but adventure as well. When he’s visited by the fates in his realm, he jumps at the chance for a new life in the shifter realm, despite not knowing what he might encounter. Between an unusual storm, unexpected visitors knocking on the hotel room door, and complete lack of privacy, Calum and Asher wonder if they’ll ever find a place to finally be able to claim each other. When the ideal house becomes an option, will Calum and Asher claim it and each other?   AmazonKU

ZOMBIES AND ZIPPERS  (THE KNOTTIVERSE: HALLOWEEN MONSTERS BOOK TWO) by V T Bonds

VS Note: Listed in erotica.

She thought camping with her besties on Halloween would be fun. She thought her biggest concerns would be bears and bugs. She thought tying her food in the trees and sleeping in a tent would protect her. But there are monsters lurking in these woods… and we’re hungry. My brother and I want more than a taste. We want to savor her screams. Consume her slick. Gobble her fear and pleasure. All it takes is the pull of a zipper to expose our next meal. We can’t wait to feast.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

THE HOUSE OF MOURNING (WATCHERS OF OUTREMER BOOK FIVE) by Suzannah Rowntree

From the demon-infested shadows of an enchanted house, a sorcerer plots the downfall of the crusader kingdom…and his greatest act of vengeance. Jerusalem, 1186: They call her the White Watcher, the warrior saint guarding the beleaguered kingdom of Jerusalem with her invincible lance. But Marta Bessarion doubts she’s anything special – and all signs warn of a coming disaster. Now allied with the demon Lilith, the cunning and ruthless Countess Sibylla is poised to seize the throne. In Damascus, Saladin has sworn to conquer the crusader kingdom. And at his side, the sorcerer Khalil plans to take his revenge on the Bessarion family once and for all. War promises Marta a long-awaited chance to confront Khalil, but in order to defeat him, she must first uncover his darkest secrets…and venture to the heart of his power. Some battles can’t be won, even with a magic lance. Sometimes it’s the weak things of the world that put the mighty to shame.

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MAGIC AND MISTLETOE (STARRY HOLLOW WITCHES BOOK 18) by Annabel Chase

Welcome to Starry Hollow, where spells were made to be broken. It’s Christmastime in Starry Hollow and Ember is not full of good cheer. Instead of indulging in spiked eggnog by a cozy fire, our favorite descendant of the One True Witch is busy helping Aunt Hyacinth contend with three persistent ghosts just like dear Scrooge, along with another, more threatening ghost from the past. Can Ember save Christmas or will it all go to hell in a one horse open sleigh?     AmazonKU

CUPID: MATED AT THE NORTH POLE: MM MPREG HOLIDAY SHIFTER ROMANCE by Aria Grace

Cupid’s arrow has Christmas plans of its own this season…For as long as there have been Santas delivering presents on sleighs, there have been reindeer to pull them. Arrow’s family of shifter reindeer has been part of the tradition from the very beginning. He loves being on the team and all the joy he brings to children at Christmas time. But there is another part of his legacy that takes an even bigger toll. As an alpha with the Cupid surname, he also carries a bit of magic for matchmaking. It just comes naturally to him and he’s able to connect those who are looking for love on the regular. Too bad he can’t make that magic work on himself. Jude, a human omega, is finally ready to admit that keeping the oceanfront beach house he recently inherited might be over his head. He moved in and was able to fix it up, but the property taxes are due and he isn’t sure how to make the payment. When his cousin suggests renting the place to tourists as a short-term rental, he agrees to give it a shot. He has no idea that his first and only renter will end up piercing his heart in a way he never expected.     AmazonKU

DONNER: MATED AT THE NORTH POLE: MM MPREG HOLIDAY SHIFTER ROMANCE by Edie Monte

Donner makes a living delivering Santa’s gifts. He never expected to be one. Omega Donner heads logistics for Santa’s trek across the world, but he can’t figure out his work/life balance. When Santa demands he take a mandatory vacation, he throws clothes in a suitcase and picks his beach destination. He’s ready to put vacation in the rearview ASAP and get back to work. Santa’s more prepared than he is! Magical intervention gives Donner the outfits he needs to tackle the nightlife head-on. Too bad it tackles back…Alpha eagle shifter Beau is a bouncer at a rooftop club. When he sees a hawt omega hurt in an accident his workplace should have prevented, he makes it his goal to protect Donner at all costs. When he and the club disagree on how to handle the incident, Beau quits his job. Now, he has all the time in the world to spend with Donner and ensure he has the best vacation ever! That isn’t what Santa had in mind … or is it? It’ll take a Christmas miracle to bring these fated mates together forever.   AmazonKU

BLITZEN: MATED AT THE NORTH POLE: MM MPREG HOLIDAY SHIFTER ROMANCE Bby Allie W Scott

An Alpha reindeer + a human who hates the holidays = a recipe for disaster – Blitzen: Santa says I need a vacation. I know if I stick around home I’ll find myself back at work in no time, so I head to a human vacation spot instead. New Orleans, LA is thick with humidity and full of holiday cheer. It’s the perfect place to blend in while I try not to think about how many days there are until Christmas. Perry: I can’t stand this time of year. All the false joy and greenery gets me grumblier than a gator chasing a swamp boat. All I want is to have a peaceful holiday season where I can avoid all the happy people. Too bad for me the guy who rented my spare room for the week is Christmas incarnate.   AmazonKU

THE SUNDERED BLADE (LEGENDS OF ABREIA BOOK SIX) by Kenley Davidson

War is coming…and Prince Vaniell is willing to do whatever is necessary to protect the Five Thrones. He’ll even entrust his life to a former enemy as he attempts to gather allies against the looming threat of Garimore’s armies. From Iria and Eddris to the distant mountains of Farhall, he’ll risk everything to bring the Thrones together, desperate to save Abreia from the cruel realities of war. But he must do it without Karreya. Her mission is to infiltrate Hanselm, the capital city of Garimore, and confront the man she knows as Father. It is a daring gamble that hinges on his own pride and ambition, and Karreya believes she can provoke him into acting before he is ready. But nothing could have prepared her for seeing her father again—for the secrets that would come to light, or the truths she would discover about herself. When her hopes and plans lie in ruins, she must decide just how much she is willing to sacrifice, and how far she’s willing to go to protect the gray-eyed mage prince she has come to love. Armies are on the move, and under the shadow of dragons’ wings, the Five Thrones wait to learn whose hand will direct their future. Will the tyrant, Melger, fall? Or will Vaniell and Karreya fail in their quest to save the ones they love? Bonds will be tested. Hearts will be broken. And by the choices of a destined few, the fate of the world will be forever changed.   AmazonKU

MEOWS AND MISTLETOE: A HOLIDAY ANTHOLOGY (CAT’S PAW COVE BOOK FOUR) by Various

Eight holiday tales in the magical town of Cat’s Paw Cove – FAMILIAR BLESSINGS by Candace Colt – A gifted medium, Theo Blessing renounced her magic, tired of being hounded by the greedy dead. Former Army Ranger Ethan Cooper promised to repay a debt to a man whose wise counsel brought him out of war’s dark shadow. Ethan appears on Theo’s doorstep with a puzzling letter. If what it says is true, the reluctant medium and skeptical Ranger must travel back to 1720 to save a young boy from the gallows. CHRISTMAS AT MOON MIST MANOR by Kerry Evelyn – Lanie and Matt Saunders return to Cat’s Paw Cove two years after their first disastrous Christmas there. When a mysterious kitten leads Matt back in time, can he right the wrongs of the past and give his expectant wife the perfect Christmas?…(more story details on ebook seller’s page)   AmazonKU

DARK VOYAGE MATTERS OF THE HEART (CHILDREN OF THE GODS PARANORMAL ROMANCE BOOK 77) by I T Lucas

As Annani and Syssi set out to unravel the mysteries of Syssi’s visions about the gods’ home world, the long-awaited wedding cruise sets sail with Aru, Gabi, and Aru’s teammates on board. While the gods find themselves surrounded by immortal clan ladies eager for their affections, they soon discover that destiny has a different plan for them.     AmazonKU

MERCILESS WATERS by Rae Knowles

VS Note: LGBTQ Horror.

Aboard the ship Scylla, there is no future or past. Jaq, her fickle lover Lily, and their all-female crew exist in an endless present. It’s better this way. At least it keeps Lily by Jaq’s side, where she belongs. But the meddling gods care little for Jaq’s longing, and despite her protective rituals, their punishmentarrives all the same: A man, adrift on the open ocean. Delivered to snatch Lily from Jaq’s arms forever. Jaq knows what to do. She’s lost Lily before. Her lover will return-when this interloper, this distraction, is snuffed out. But Jaq’s murderous schemes may not be enough. The intruder’s presence infects her crew with a plague her spells cannot cure: memory. And as the women recall how they came to Scylla, their minds bend one by one towards revenge.

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HIS STUBBORN MATE (SIX PACK SHIFTERS) by Julie Trettel

What happens after the happily ever after? Wyatt and Kate were just kids when they mated. Time passes by and life gets comfortable. Sometimes too comfortable. One too many poker nights with the boys. One drunken, passion-filled nightcap. One irreversible, unexpected pregnancy. They always thought they’d face everything in life together. But this changes everything. Kids were never part of the plan. Can they overcome the biggest surprise of their lives?     AmazonKU

A KILT FOR CHRISTMAS (THE ENCHANTED HIGHLANDS BOOK THREE) by Tricia O’Malley

Legend has it that wishes made at the standing stones during Christmas come true. 
As if. Maisie Barron is over it. A small-town girl with big dreams, her frustrations lead her to make a silly wish at the standing stones outside Loren Brae. Little does she know, the magick found there will transform her wish into a catastrophic event that threatens the upcoming Christmas Book Festival. Weston Smith needs a break. Burnt out from his tenure-track professorship, he decides that a holiday in little Loren Brae, Scotland, will be the perfect escape he needs to recharge his batteries. The last thing he expects is to find the woman he’s been waiting his whole life for. With the over-zealous help of a gaggle of elderly book club members, West finds himself on a real-life mission to woo the woman of his dreams. There’s more than magic at play when sparks ignite. Snowed in, with an undeniable attraction brewing, only West and Maisie can save Loren Brae from the snowstorm of the century.     AmazonKU

BEWITCHED BY THE BEAR by Jessica Coulter Smith

All Amara wants is to live a life of adventure, without being tied down. With the dark fae relentlessly pursuing her, she needs a place to hide. Her gram’s cottage seems like the perfect spot, but the old witch’s words leave Amara unsettled — What you seek is in Cutter’s Creek. Alpha bear shifter Hale is determined to safeguard those closest to him. His life takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with a captivating witch. Enchanted by her very presence, he’s unable to banish her from his thoughts. As destiny ties them together, not even the dark fae will destroy their newfound happiness.

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PRICE OF THORNS by Tim Susman

VS Note: LGBTQ Fantasy.

In this land where stories are as much a currency as gold or silver, secrets–the stories you don’t tell–also have their price. Nivvy the thief keeps many secrets, having left his home for the Thieves Guild, then having left the Thieves Guild–involuntarily–for a life alone. His fortune changes the day Bella, a mysterious woman in an ancient dress, hires him for a nigh-impossible theft: to steal back the kingdom she claims is her own. If Nivvy is equal to this epic task, surely he will be admitted back to proper disreputability in the Thieves Guild. But Bella has secrets of her own, and her quest is not what it appears to be. As Nivvy uncovers some of the truths behind what he’d dismissed as ancient stories and Bella’s improbable connection to those tales, he realizes that this journey is more dangerous than he could have dreamed. If he survives this adventure, merely stealing a kingdom couldn’t hold a candle to the rest of the story.    Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

DO YOUR WORST by Rosie Danan

VS Note: I saw one reviewer describe this as “lightly paranormal”.

Riley Rhodes finally has the chance to turn her family’s knack for the supernatural into a legitimate business when she’s hired to break the curse on an infamous Scottish castle. Used to working alone in her alienating occupation, she’s pleasantly surprised to meet a handsome stranger upon arrival—until he tries to get her fired. Fresh off a professional scandal, Clark Edgeware can’t allow a self-proclaimed “curse breaker” to threaten his last chance for redemption. After he fails to get Riley kicked off his survey site, he vows to avoid her. Unfortunately for him, she vows to get even. Riley expects the curse to do her dirty work by driving Clark away, but instead, they keep finding themselves in close proximity. Too close. Turns out, the only thing they do better than fight is fool around. If they’re not careful, by the end of all this, more than the castle will end up in ruins.

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BEFORE WE SAY GOODBYE: A NOVEL (BEFORE THE COFFEE GETS COLD SERIES BOOK FOUR) by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

The regulars at the magical Café Funiculi Funicula are well acquainted with its famous legend and extraordinary time-travel offer. Many patrons have reunited with old flames, made amends with estranged family and visited loved ones. But the journey is not without risks, and there are rules to follow. In the tradition of Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s sensational Before the Coffee Gets Cold Series, readers will once again be introduced to a new set of visitors: the husband with something important left to say; the woman who couldn’t bid her dog farewell; the woman who couldn’t answer a proposal; and the daughter who drove her father away. Featuring signature heartwarming characters and wistful storytelling, in the beautifully haunting Before We Say Goodbye, Kawaguchi asks: Who would you visit if you could travel through time?

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SHADOW BARON (THE BURNISHED CITY BOOK TWO) by Davinia Evans

Siyon Velo might be acknowledged as the Alchemist. He may even have stabilized the planes and stopped Bezim from ever shaking into the sea again. But that doesn’t mean he has any idea what he’s doing—and it won’t be long before everyone knows it. To make things worse, mythical creatures once confined to operas and myths are spotted around Bezim. A djinn invades Zagiri’s garden party, and whispers of a naga slither across Anahid’s Flower district card tables. Magic is waking up in the Mundane. It’s up to Siyon to figure out a way to stop it, or everything he’s worked so hard to save will come crashing down.     Amazon     AB     Apple Books     Kobo

DARK HEIR (DARK RISE BOOK TWO) by C S Pacat

A new threat from the past is rising, and only a handful of heroes remain to fight. Pursued by dark forces, Will and his allies must leave the safety of the Hall and travel to the heart of the ancient world, making new and dangerous alliances, and revealing the shocking secrets of the past. But Will is carrying a dark secret of his own—his true identity. Drawn to the beautiful and deadly James St. Clair, Will is pulled ever deeper into the web of the past, and finds himself tempted by the darkness within. As the ancient world threatens to return, can Will and his friends fight their fate? Or will the truths they learn tear their world apart?    Amazon      AB    Apple Books     Kobo

SISTER OF STARLIT SEAS (THE VIRIDIAN DEEP BOOK THREE) by Terry Brooks

Auris’s adoptive sister Char has always been the baby of the family—a position that grates on Char, especially when everyone insists on telling her exactly what to do and how to do it. But Char is certain that her headstrong, impulsive behavior, the quality her family sees as her greatest weakness, is actually her greatest strength: the willingness to instantly brave danger and leap to the rescue when anyone she loves is threatened.
Char knows she will never grow into the woman she was meant to be under her family’s loving but repressive eye, so a month before she turns fifteen, she runs away and joins a Human pirate crew in the warm southerly regions of her world. Then, three years into her pirate career, her captain—the man she is convinced she loves—is captured by the leaders of the slave trade he has been fighting. When Char leaps in to rescue him, she finds herself thrust into an adventure that will uncover secrets she never suspected about herself, one that will maybe, finally, teach her to look before she leaps.

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THE STAR AND THE STRANGE MOON by Constance Sayers

A vanished star. A haunted film. A mystery only love can unravel…1968: Gemma Turner once dreamed of stardom. Now the actress is on the cusp of obscurity. When she’s offered the lead in a radical new horror film, Gemma believes her luck has changed—but her dream is about to turn into a nightmare. One night, between the shadows of an alleyway, Gemma disappears on set and is never seen again. Yet, Gemma is alive. She’s been pulled into the film. And the script—and the monsters within it—are coming to life. Gemma must play her role perfectly if she hopes to survive.  2007: Gemma Turner’s disappearance is one of Hollywood’s greatest mysteries—one that’s captivated film student Christopher Kent ever since he saw L’Étrange Lune for the first time. The screenings only happen once a decade and each time there is new, impossible footage of Gemma that shouldn’t exist. Curiosity drives Christopher to unravel the truth. But answers to the film’s mystery may leave him trapped by it forever.

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JOHNSON JONES’ DIARY: MY SO-CALLED MYSTICAL MIDLIFE BOOK FIVE by Robyn Peterman

VS Note: A re-release.

Dear Diary, Tomorrow is the big day! Life is thrilling! All of my dreams are coming true… except the one where I ride off into the sunset with Prince Charming on a snowy white steed and inherit an adorable brownstone on the Upper East Side with a doorman named Jeeves. Well, one can’t have everything, can they? Fingers are crossed—all of them—that my first big fashion show goes off without a hitch. Never in my wildest wizard dreams did I imagine that my designs would be headlining New York Fashion Week. As long as the models show up and my darling undead assistant, Helen, doesn’t cry happy tears of blood all over the frocks, I’m confident my caftans will be a huge success. Who knew shapeless bodywear could be the next big thing? Me, that’s who! And I’m manifesting my dreams into reality. Anyhoo, wish me luck, Dear Diary, and thanks as always for lending an ear… or a page, to be more accurate. xoxo Johnson Jones

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BURIED SECRETS by Sheri Lewis Wohl

Tuesday Johnson spent her career helping the Spokane, WA, community as a probation officer and a search and rescue K9 handler. After suffering a career-ending gunshot wound, all she wants is to heal and spend quiet time with her mother during her last days of battling cancer. Instead, visions of murder disrupt her hopes for peace, and family secrets shake up everything she thought she knew. After twenty-five years of searching, private Detective Addie Caine has all but given up hope of finding her brother alive. When the last known sighting brings her to Spokane and a routine search uncovers a decades-old burial ground, the hunt for her brother means pursuing a serial killer. Tuesday and Addie, along with Tuesday’s dog, Tripper, struggle to solve a twenty-five-year-old mystery while searching for love and redemption along the way.   Amazon

THE TEMPLE OF FORTUNA (WOLF DEN TRILOGY BOOK THREE) by Elodie Harper

Amara’s journey has taken her far; from enslavement in Pompeii’s wolf den brothel to her new life as a high-powered courtesan in Rome, but her story is not over yet. While Amara plays for power in Rome’s imperial palace, those dearest to her remain in Pompeii. But it is 79 CE, and mighty Mount Vesuvius is about to make itself known.

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IN THE PINES by Mariah Stillbrook

Two witches, two secrets, and a curse that could tear a family apart. Olivia and Ellie have lived their lives knowing a dark entity is stalking their family, determined to kill them all. After the death of Olivia’s son, she abandons her magic and her family, leaving Ellie in a nightmare of heartbreak, her marriage crumbling and her sister gone. Determined to save their mother Arianna from a spell that left her comatose, the two sisters must come together to unravel the riddle of the curse that has haunted their family for generations. But as they delve into the past, the truth they uncover is more twisted and treacherous than they ever could have imagined. Will they be able to break the curse, or will it consume them all?

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THE CRIMSON FORTRESS (THE IVORY KEY DUOLOGY BOOK TWO) by Akshaya Raman

The search for the Ivory Key has brought royal siblings Vira, Ronak, Kaleb, and Riya closer than they have been in years as they try to restore magic and stability to Ashoka. But despite finally getting their hands on the long-lost key, uncovering its cipher has proved more complicated and dangerous than they ever expected. Their missions force them to split up and disperse them across Ashoka and beyond. When a rash decision by the council strips Vira of her power, her journey to reclaim her throne takes on new meaning. Kaleb travels to the neighboring country of Lyria to uncover its emperor’s motives and meets a prince seeking answers of his own. Ronak’s efforts to escape his arranged marriage and exonerate his brother lead to a series of risky deals that only bring him closer to what he’s running from. And Riya’s newfound power has turned unpredictable, but her search for answers only raises more questions. When their attempts at decoding the key release an ancient power, the siblings must align to face the past and save their future once and for all. In a quest that culminates in a deadly labyrinth, there’s only one way they will succeed: together.

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LIVING FOR YOU (A WILD FOR YOU NOVEL BOOK FOUR) by Jenny Frame

Eternity is a long time, but for Serenity Debrek, immortality has been one long party. As little sister to Byron Debrek, the leader of the Debrek vampire clan, Serenity has never wanted for anything. If only she could be useful to her sister and be taken seriously, especially as she accidentally endangered the clan during their last encounter with the dark witch Anka. Bhal has lived all eternity serving the Debreks. She has only one rule to avoid inevitable tragedy: never fall in love again. But Serenity haunts her dreams. Bhal shouldn’t love, and Serenity hates her it seems. When Serenity falls into a path of self-destruction, only Bhal can save her and show her she has everything to live for. But in the end game of good versus evil, will they be able to find reasons to live, and love?   Amazon

THE VANISH TIDE (KITAINE NERIS BOOK TWO) by A J Locke

Kitaine Neris is a Vanish Witch who fell victim to her own magic. Fortunately, her disappearing act didn’t stick. After escaping Elsewhere, a chaotic pocket world full of violent criminals, Kit and Marrik return to their lives and try to heal their fractured relationship. But they have to contend with Marrik’s witch-hating family, who want Kit out of his life. And after her failed attempt to Vanish a high ranking, corrupt witch, Kit is in the crosshairs of the powerful High Coven. To keep her safe, Kit and her tale of Elsewhere are thrust into the spotlight. Kit’s heightened visibility makes the High Coven hesitant to retaliate, but stirs up anti-witch groups especially because, thanks to Kit, witches can now become stronger. Not only that, a disruption caused by a magical surge will bring a disaster down on Kit’s city. With her stronger Vanish magic, Kit is the only one who can stop it. But saving her city will be easier said than done when the anti-witch groups zero in on Kit. And when they unleash a devastating strike, no matter how strong Kit’s magic is, it might not be enough to stop her from losing everything.   AmazonKU

THE SAGA OF ILKAY AND COLLECTED STORIES by Natalie Wright

In Season of the Dragon, readers meet the reluctant hero, Quen, and a cast of memorable characters, gods, and creatures great and small. The Saga of Ilkay and Collected Stories is a “replica” of Quen’s favorite storybook which was destroyed by dragon fire. Containing new illustrations, detail maps, and two new short stories, fans of the Dragos Primeri series can extend their adventures in the world of Season of the Dragon.     Amazon

WHITE WITCHMAS (WICKED WITCHES OF THE MIDWEST BOOK 23) by Amanda M Lee

Chestnuts are roasting. Jingle bells are rocking. The halls are about to be decked. In other words, Christmas is about to hit Hemlock Cove. Hard. There’s just one little problem…or maybe two. Okay, there are three big problems plaguing Bay Winchester before she can enjoy the holidays. The first is that the warden who lost his job thanks to a prison break weeks before is determined to stalk Bay until she magically fixes his life. He keeps showing up in the oddest of places and making the sort of demands she can’t fulfill. The second involves Aunt Tillie, who has decided to gift her nemesis Margaret Little a special spell rather than a lump of coal this holiday season. It involves her Christmas decorations taking on a life—and voice—of their own. The spell, however, isn’t nearly as contained as it was supposed to be. When a body shows up at the local private school, that means it’s one problem too many for Bay. And she doesn’t know which problem to solve first. The headmistress of the school was involved in a convoluted affair with father of one of her students. The list of suspects who wanted her dead was long and sundry, however. All Bay wants is to surprise her husband with a dog for Christmas and to eat her weight in cookies. She has to save the day first, though. Murder, mayhem, and mistletoe are on the menu.     AmazonKU

KING OF DEATH: MM FAE ROMANCE (FOLK BOOK THREE) by Lily Mayne

Everything should be fine. The Brid is dead. I’m the new seelie king. And Lonan is with me, safe from the unseelie queen—his mother—and terrible brothers. But it’s not fine. Nothing is fine. I can’t seem to let go of my old life, even as this new one—and my new responsibilities—overwhelm me. Something is wrong with Lonan—he’s closing himself off even more, he’s quiet and distant, and every day the rift between us seems to get bigger, no matter what I do. I know he wants to go and take his crown. I know he doesn’t feel right here, in this place that’s too hot and too crowded and too different from his home. But I can’t bring myself to let him go. I’ve already lost everything once. I can’t stand the thought of losing him. But something is happening to me, and I don’t know how to stop it. I can feel myself changing. Becoming something uglier, darker, further and further from who I once was. Lonan is the only thing stopping me from getting swallowed up completely by whatever now possesses me, but my desperation to keep him close just seems to be driving him further away. And that scares me more than anything.     AmazonKU

BEHOLD HER (MONSTERS OF MOONVALE BOOK ONE) by Emily Antoinette

VS Note: Listed in erotica.

A woman who dreams of more…I’m having a hard time. And no, that’s sadly not an innuendo. Depression is slipping back into my life like a toxic ex, and I know I need to do something before it consumes me. So when I run into the man of my dreams on my first attempt to get out of the house, it feels like fate. But he turns out to be a nightmare, following me home and lurking outside my apartment. To make matters worse, after that terrifying encounter, I can’t stop dreaming about him. Night after night, he visits me in increasingly depraved dreams. They should be nightmares. So then why do I go to sleep each night desperate for more? A monster fighting his desires…Moving to Moonvale was a fresh start. A chance to leave behind the drama and heartbreak my demonic heritage has brought me. But thanks to awful timing, I’ve already screwed things up. The beautiful, intriguing woman who felt like the key to living again thinks I’m stalking her. All I can do is stay away and try not to terrify her more. Easier said than done, when dreams of her consume me. They call out to the literal inner demons that I’ve tried so hard to shut away. But how can I let the monster inside me out without becoming monstrous?     AmazonKU

SINGLE ORC DAD NEXT DOOR by Zora Black

Battling monsters on the soccer field is my specialty. So I thought nannying a six-year-old orc would be child’s play. Boy was I wrong. The stern single dad, Drek, is all business while I’m all fun and games. He disapproves of my playful methods, yet the attraction between us is undeniable. I can’t help ogling his bulging muscles when I should be minding his daughter. Despite the sizzling chemistry, things between us run hot and cold. I’m fire, he’s ice. I’m sunny, he’s grumpy. It can’t work, right? But when a glamorous PTA mom sets her sights on my hunky orc, I’m ready to fight. I’m going to score a goal with this tough orc dad. I’m not leaving without the win.     AmazonKU

A WORLD WITHOUT YOU by Caitlin Moss

VS Note: Put this on my TBR list. I love these time loop stories.

Five years ago, Olivia Baker was snowed in and stranded in a small town, unable to make it back to the city for Christmas. Five days later, she broke up with her corporate boyfriend in Seattle and made the rash decision to stay in the small town, promising to save the local paper and fall in love with the rugged country boy who knew how to sling an ax and make her weak in the knees. Now, five years later, she’s miserable signing divorce papers and wanting back the life she had before that Christmas. But when she goes to sleep at night, a new world wakes up, and she gets to learn what would happen if she lived in a world with the man whose heart she broke five years ago on Christmas Eve.
Armed with her beloved camera, her childhood friend, Bennett Holland, and glimpses of what could have been, Olivia has to wade through the Christmas season as she rediscovers herself and rectifies a love she’s been missing for years. But as it starts to fall apart in the parallel universe, Olivia has to realize if they were never meant to be or simply meant for a second chance in a different world.     AmazonKU

DRAGONSEER: MMM PARANORMAL ROMANCE (DRAGONKIN BOOK TWO) by S Rodman

Two lovers, our dragons, eggs on the way, and one cottage.It’s everything I need to be happy. But my partners were meant for greater things, I can feel it in my bones. Kirby is radiance and light. His presence is too big for a Welsh valley in the middle of nowhere. Cai is doing so well, but he is clearly a shattered man. They both need more and I need to give it to them. The world needs them too. It would be selfish of me to keep Cai and Kirby to myself. If only I knew how to get us out of this situation. Then, the night Ri lays his eggs, everything changes. I’m having visions. I know things I shouldn’t. I’m guided to a miracle for Cai. And when an injured tylwyth falls into my lap, I know just what to do. The world is changing, but with Kirby and Cai by my side, nothing, absolutely nothing is going to keep me down.     AmazonKU

SINS OF OMISSION: HISTORICAL TIME TRAVEL NOVEL (WONDERLAND BOOK THREE) by Irena Shapiro

Freshly settled in France to protect their growing family, Neve and Hugo yearn for a life free from the dangers they faced in London. However, fate has other plans in store…
When Hugo receives a mysterious summons, he is thrust into the world of espionage and court politics, where treachery and betrayal lurk around every corner. He tries to keep his family away from this dangerous life, but worrying rumours still leak out, and at times it seems a struggle for Neve to continually trust in her husband’s love for her. But when Hugo is shot and desperately wounded, Neve’s quick thinking is their lifeline. But just when they think they’ve overcome the worst, a sinister figure from their past resurfaces, bent on revenge. Has Neve saved Hugo’s life only to lose him now? Kidnapped and taken deep into the catacombs below Paris, can their love endure the ultimate test of trust and resilience? Will they emerge from this harrowing ordeal with their family and love intact?     AmazonKU

THE QUEEN’S GAMBIT (WONDERLAND BOOK FOUR) by Irina Shapiro

Returning to the sanctuary of Everly Manor after years of exile, Neve and Hugo wish for nothing more than safety and tranquillity. When Neve gives birth to twins, it brings new joy and hope for their family. Contemplating the hidden timeslip passageway at Everly that has shaped their lives, Neve is astonished when a man she recognises from the 21st century stumbles through the magical gateway. But Simon’s arrival sparks a terrible fear, because according to history, Hugo will be dead within the year…And then soldiers arrive, to arrest and imprison Hugo for treason. Her world thrown into chaos once again, can Neve summon every ounce of courage and resilience to save her husband, or will she be engulfed by the seemingly insurmountable challenges in her path?     AmazonKU

THE HARVEST BRIDE (THE DEAD LANDS) by Kati Wilde

VS Note: Re-release.

After losing everything to a curse that struck the kingdom of Galoth, Sarya just wants the world to leave her alone. Yet when a demon begins hunting the people in the forest near her village, staying hidden isn’t an option. Neither is avoiding the warrior who helped saved all of Galoth. Bannin the Blowhard has never said a serious word in his life…and yet the warrior claims that he intends to marry Sarya. Now she’s about to discover how serious Bannin can be when her happiness is at stake—and how completely devoted to her pleasure…Please note: Although this novella’s plot and romance can stand alone, the story follows the events of The Midsummer Bride and the hero was introduced in that novel. This novella was originally written for an audiobook podcast audience in an abridged format. This ebook edition includes expanded chapters, including scenes from the hero’s point-of-view, an epilogue, and a map.     AmazonKU

MATCHED TO HIS WOLVES (THE DATES OF OUR LIVES BOOK 14) by Lorelai M Hart and Colbie Dunbar

Sometimes the mate you’ve been looking for is only an app away… times two. Human alpha, Troy, is lonely. Sure he has a decent job and a few close friends, but it’s not enough. He sees the life his cousin has, complete with a husband, and can’t help but want the same. When he learns his cousin met the love of his life with the help of a phone app, he signs up. Maybe it will work for him too. Omega wolf shifter Channon is finishing up his last year at college and needs a thesis topic and quickly. When he overhears some students talking about the hot new dating app, he gets an idea. What if he writes his paper on the effectiveness of different dating app onboarding questions? Maybe if he’s lucky he can even squeeze an A out of it? It’s not like he will date any of them… that is until he does. Alpha wolf shifter Zeeve has been using Love and Hate for months with no luck. It’s not that he’s picky. The app just doesn’t have anyone in his town. He decides to widen the location search and suddenly finds himself liking not one, but two men from the same small town about an hour or two away. What could it hurt to drive there for a couple of dates? Maybe one of them is his mate. Spoiler alert: They both are.   AmazonKU

CROSS STITCH (TIME TRAVELER BOOK TWO) by Amanda James

Present day – It should be the happiest day of Sarah Yates’s life. She’s walking down the aisle, about to say ‘I do’ to a future with her true love, John. But she blinks and opens her eyes to 1939. Because Sarah and John were never going to be an ordinary couple. They’re time travellers, and Sarah is a Stitch — she’s tasked with sewing up holes in time throughout history to save endless innocent lives. And today of all days, she’s been unexpectedly thrown into the past. There she meets Veronica, a woman also destined to become a Stitch. But unlike Sarah, she’s less than pleased about it. It’s clear that their destinies are intertwined. But how? Sarah’s been sent to the past with no clear mission. And if she can’t work out why she’s been sent back in time, she’ll never get back to her happy ending. The past and present are beginning to collide. But can Sarah fight for a future with the love of her life, or will time tear them apart . . . for good?   AmazonKU

THIS IS MEDIUM (A LOST SOULS LANE MYSTERY BOOK NINE) by Erin Huss

My name is Zoe Lane, and I see dead people. Catching killers and solving murders for those who have passed away is sort of my thing. Is it fun? No. Have I almost died? Multiple times. I’m not sure why I’ve been predestined to be a medium to the traumatically deceased but I have. I’m used to it by now. At least, I thought I was. Until this afternoon. A new spirit appeared to me, and this one is different. This one is personal. This one is Mike. My boyfriend. Well, I mean, technically we’re on a relationship pause, but we don’t need to get into that right now. Mike isn’t totally dead, but he’s not totally alive either. He’s been attacked, but no one has located him yet. We have to find him before his attacker realizes the job’s not finished yet. It’s a race against time. A race I will win—or die trying.     AmazonKU

CHRISTMAS VILLAGE: JULIA by Frankie Robertson

VS Note: From OCT 23.

Julia feels compelled to renovate the 200-year-old Scottish mansion where she encounters Peter, a ghost haunted by his past. As their connection deepens, Julia is transported to the year 1845, where she becomes entangled in Peter’s life and the Christmas preparations in the charming village of Oak Hill. Together, they navigate the delicate balance between the past and the present, fighting to prevent an inevitable tragedy that threatens their newfound love. With each passing moment, Julia’s determination grows to rewrite the course of history. Can love truly defy time, or will they be forever caught in the grip of fate’s unyielding embrace?      AmazonKU

A CURSE OF SCALES AND FLAME: A MAGIC AND MARVELS NOVEL by Max Walker

COOPER’S PASSION: SCANGUARDS HYBRIDS #5 (SCANGUARDS VAMPIRES BOOK 17) by Tina Folsom

MONSTER’S PROPERTY (PROTHEKAN MONSTER PETS) by Anne Hale and Celeste King

CHOSEN  (BLACK ARROWHEAD SERIES BOOK THREE) by Dannika Dark

SCALES AND STONE (D’VAIRE, BOOK 40) by Jessamyn Kingley

Decades after leaving behind a king who attempted to sell him for wizard experimentation, Lex D’Vairedraconis lives in a place filled with loved ones. At Court D’Vaire, the dragon shifter has access to everything. He wants for nothing. But his lack of purpose frustrates him. Surrounded by successful people, Lex can’t figure out how to channel his energy. And he dearly wants to know why Fate hasn’t paired him with anyone. Rutledge Blackstone is alone. As a gargoyle, he shouldn’t live among humans, but he fears the many enemies hunting his kind. To survive, gargoyles must separate. His parents, and even his twin brother, have left him in a house slowly crumbling around his ears. To comfort himself, he records every happy moment in a notebook, and waits for the day to add more memories to his treasure trove. But the gargoyles aren’t being tracked by foes alone. The new gargoyle rulers and their allies want to aid people like Rutledge. To his shock, the Council of Sorcery and Shifters wants him to join, and he soon lands an invitation to the renowned sanctuary at Court D’Vaire. Before he can decide whether to accept, he meets Lex. Their attraction is instant, but Rutledge is anything but intrepid. To build a life together, they must learn to love unconditionally and find their true purpose in life.     AmazonKU

MIDNIGHT MAGIC (ROMANCE COLLECTIONS LTD ED BOOK FOUR) by Various

THERE’S A NEW WITCH IN TOWN CHRISTMAS EDITION (THE WITCHES OF HOLIDAY HILLS COZY MYSTERY SERIES BOOK ONE) by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson

Welcome to Holiday Hills, where the festive season is wrapped in magic and mystery, and my first Christmas as a witch is as enchanting as it is haunting without my mother’s presence. I’m Abby Odell, a cozy mystery ghost writer, and while I’m decking the halls with boughs of holly, I’m also burying my mother, and discovering my own bewitching talents. A triple play of spectacular sorts if you will. As the snowflakes dance and the scent of peppermint and mocha fills the air, Holiday Hills transforms into a winter wonderland full of quirky and magical characters, characters I thought only existed in fiction. From mystical shapeshifters to the ever-curious folks next door, everyone brings their own brand of holiday spirit to the Enchanted, the local bookstore and coffee shop where I’ve made my home for my writing and my witchcraft. This yuletide, the festive joy is tinged with a twist of fate, a murderous twist where not only have two family members I didn’t know existed are killed, but I’m targeted by the murderer as well…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

THE TOYMAKER’S SON: A DARK GAY FANTASY by Ariana Nash

After the suspicious death of Jacapo, the well-loved toymaker, criminal investigator Valentine Anzio returns to his hometown of Minerva to help solve the suspected murder. He’d hoped never to go back. Perhaps things have changed and the nightmares won’t plague him. Perhaps Devere, the toymaker’s son, won’t remember what Valentine did all those years ago, and perhaps Valentine will keep the pieces of his fractured mind intact…But it soon becomes clear, little has changed in Minerva. The powerful lord who’s paying Valentine desires more than the truth, and the toymaker’s son isn’t as guilty as the whole town appears to believe. If truth and justice are to prevail, Valentine must discover who killed Jacapo the toymaker, or the lonely, brilliant, and enchanting Devere, will hang.     AmazonKU

WITCH IN THE MIDDLE (CRYSTAL BEACH MAGIC MYSTERY SERIES BOOK SEVEN) by Karen McSpade

In the bewitching town of Crystal Beach, life is anything but ordinary, and for psychic witch Sidney Grace, the mystery and family drama is just beginning. For starters, her ghostly grandfather pushes her to uncover the secrets hidden within an ancient guest house. He believes it holds a dangerous magical item, and Sidney’s determined to get to the bottom of it. What’s even more disturbing, the sleepy development of Mystic Dunes suddenly finds itself buzzing with new residents. How did they all move in overnight, and what secrets do they bring with them? If her to-do list wasn’t long enough already, Sidney has fallen behind in planning her grandmother’s surprise 80th birthday party. With time ticking away, she must conjure up a celebration that will leave her beloved Grams spellbound. Can Sidney juggle her family’s drama, unveil the secrets of the Rose Garden, and pull off the party of the century?     AmazonKU

THE LAST DRAIG (ROGUE X ARA BOOK TWO) by JD Linton

Rogue and Ara have fought tooth and nail for each other and their people, defying even death in their pursuit of peace and love.But when their bond was finally solidified, another chain was broken, and Rogue’s hidden magic was released—a shock that no one, not even Rogue himself, saw coming. Now, with broken curses, a powerful mate bond, and two lines of ancient magic, Rogue and Ara must tread carefully through uncharted territory to find the one thing that could turn the tides in their favor: an impossibly lost object, one that’s been forgotten to time but needed now more than ever—and they must do so before Adonis’ armies rise again, the ever-present threat on the horizon.   AmazonKU

LOST WOLF (REJECTED MATES OF THE SHELTER BOOK TWO) by Kelsey Soliz

I don’t know how to leave. I don’t know how to walk out of their lives, knowing that this is all I’ll ever have from them. Once upon a time, I was whole. I thought I had time to get my life in order before I found my mates, but they found me first. My first heat is everything it could have been, except for afterwards? It turns out the pack that is fated to be mine have already taken a mate, and they want nothing to do with me once they’ve had me. Once I realize that I have no hope of mating into the pack meant to be mine, there’s only one place that will accept me. I spend time at the shelter learning all about the men I could never hope to attract, and when I bring their little girl into the world, she’s enough for me to forgive them for destroying me. When they come crawling back, can I believe anything they say? Or have I been lost too long? This is part one of a duology.     AmazonKU

SAINT AND THE QUEEN by Desiree

Eve Noelle has been tortured by her mother’s careless dreams and delusions her entire childhood that her absent father is actually Santa Claus. The real Santa Claus. She despises Christmas, the music, the children, and anything to do with the holiday but then one day.. Of course, what she doesn’t expect is her mother’s insanity turning into her actual reality when an real live elf shows up at her office just before the holidays. Keenan Hayes is your typical random man from Atlanta working a regular job delivering packages. He pays his bills, smokes in his down time and enjoys what Atlanta, his home city has to offer. Yet, one day when he returns from a shift, he finds a man dressed in a red suit, declaring himself to be Santa Claus…tells Keenan that he is to take his place and save Christmas. Not only by becoming the next Saint as they are called, but to marry his daughter, Eve Noelle who has no idea he exists.     AmazonKU

STARDUST: HOME OF THE GIFTED by R E Bond

VS note: Listed in erotica.

I’d spent my entire life trying to act like my powers didn’t exist. Society claimed we were an abomination, outcasts, and rejects. They only wanted us when they needed saving from supernatural beasts. With my powers going haywire I had to move to the one place I’d been avoiding. My new home among the gifted came with unwanted roomies too. Everyone’s powers were different, and we all had to learn to work together like fate had planned. The guys didn’t want me there, making me feel as unwelcome as possible. I couldn’t believe I was stuck in a house with five guys who hated me. Well, one wanted me naked and another was sweet, but the other three? I was going to have to learn to use my powers fast to prove my place in this town. Welcome to Stardust: Home of the Gifted. *This is a 182k word paranormal/ urban fantasy reverse harem standalone. It contains supernatural themes and adult content, including MM.     AmazonKU

DRAGON SHIFTER CHRISTMAS by Zoe Chant

Two dragon shifter romances – your perfect sweet and spicy treat this Christmas!Have you been nice…He’s the Christmas dragon. And she hates Christmas. Jasper has five days to win his mate’s heart – or he will lose his inner dragon forever. But can he convince grinchy Abigail that true love is real, when for her, Christmas is the most un-magical time of the year? A Mate for the Christmas Dragon is a reverse grumpy-sunshine holiday romance full of festive fun, loving families, and shifter hijinks. …or naughty? He’s her worst enemy. And her fated mate. It’s time to get her claws out. True love’s first kiss has never been so aggravating. Arrogant dragon shifter Mordecai cost Peony everything. And now she’s meant to fall in love with him? Nuh uh. Even if he is the most handsome man she’s ever met, and his cold exterior is hiding a sweetness she never expected…Fur flies in Her Purr-fect Christmas Mate, an enemies-to-lovers paranormal romance featuring a dragon shifter hero with a secret, and a cat shifter heroine with a grudge.     AmazonKU

BRAZEN INDULGENCES (UNTRACEABLE SUCCUBUS BOOK FIVE) by Erin R Flynn

Nothing makes people more vulnerable than having to open up. And for someone like Jasmine Stewart who has so much hidden, it’s terrifying to have people know her secrets. Especially when people generally don’t react well to learning them. But life goes on, and when you have people who truly love you, they won’t let the darkness eat you and help you get back on your feet. She has to rely on their strength now to keep things going given how many threats the demons face. This isn’t the first time she’s overcome the odds and shown people she isn’t someone to mess with… And it won’t be the last. We all wish it was, but no one could be so foolish to think that. Maybe this time it won’t be so bad to take on too much because she won’t be lonely doing it. She was never alone in the battles to help demons, but that’s not the same as feeling as if you’re all on your own. And she’s not anymore. Untraceable Succubus is a crime series where the sex is hot and often, and the main character kicks some serious ass on the road to finding out if she can have real love in her life even if it comes from multiple men. *This book is part of a series and cannot be read as a standalone.     AmazonKU

WHITE HORSE BLACK NIGHTS (THE GODKISSED BRIDE BOOK ONE) by Evie Marceau

Locked away for ten years, Sabine Darrow’s only friends are animals she communicates with using magic. Now, sold as a bride to a villainous high lord, her greatest fear is trading one prison for another. But a potential escape lies in the form of her gruff yet achingly handsome guard, whose loyalty she is determined to break. A huntsman with heightened senses, Basten “Wolf” Bowborn has more important things to do than transport his master’s new bride. With ancient creatures reawakening along the kingdom’s border wall, he is torn between his duty and his desire to investigate—until a forbidden attraction becomes an unyielding obsession. Welcome to Astagnon—a kingdom of cruel games and corrupted courts, where the only thing more dangerous than the secrets slumbering underground is falling for the one person you can’t have.   AmazonKU

THE STONE SECRET (GARGOYLES OF STONEHAVEN BOOK TWO) by Debbie Cassidy

The secrets of Stonehaven won’t stay buried for long. I’ve barely had time to wrap my head around the revelations doled out by my gargoyle sire when a knock at my dorm door brings a blast from the not-so-distant past back into my life. I thought I’d left Levi behind. I was wrong. He’s here for me, and things are about to get complicated. But convincing Levi that I’ve moved on without revealing that Serath is my fated mate isn’t the only challenge I’m facing. With the elite trials mere weeks away, I need to make sure that I’m physically and mentally prepared, and that involves training directly with Serath—the object of my forbidden desire. Focusing won’t be easy, but I’ll need to find a way, because failure is not an option. Failure, means death.     AmazonKU

THE FIRST DRAGON BRIDE (THE DRAGON OVERLORDS BOOK ONE) by Riley Storm

I wasn’t supposed to fall in love with the enemy who killed my family. We were at war. The dragons claimed we kidnapped their heir, and they wanted him back. They were winning. Our tanks and guns didn’t stand a chance. Now they’re willing to agree to a truce, but only if we provide them with mates. My company says I’ve been given the ‘honor’ of being a dragon’s conquest, but in reality, the b*stards want to silence me for what I know. I should be using my newfound position to learn everything I can about the scaly jerks, including which one of them burned down my hometown, but there’s just one problem: The broad-shouldered, bicep-bulging, blue-eyed, no-nonsense, grumpy-gruff, smoke-show of a dragon… wants nothing to do with me either. So now I’ve been rejected by two species, I’m stuck in the dragon kingdom, and my only hope to save the shaky cease-fire between us, is to somehow seduce a dragon. And it’s only Monday.   AmazonKU

HOSTAGE WOLF BRIDE (SILVER WOLVES BLACK OPS BOOK THREE) by Ruby Knoxx

My black ops ex tied me up and took me hostage, claiming it’s for my own good.
He rescued me when I was battered, bruised, and chained to a wall. Now the wolf inside of him thinks it owns me. Meanwhile I’m desperate to break free. Because if I stay here, I’m afraid that my body will give itself to him…again. We used to be together, until he betrayed me. He says he was just protecting me. But I’m sick of being overpowered by him, of being controlled. He ties my hands, but soon his firm fingers are everywhere. He chains me to the bed, but his gentle grip distracts me from my captivity. He’s used to people obeying him, and it frustrates him that I don’t. I don’t want to be a helpless damsel. I don’t need his protection. But while I tell myself that I don’t want his love, the tension builds up inside of me. And as the sheets turn to shreds, and he’s still keeping me locked up, I wonder…Should I finally give in and let him control me?     AmazonKU

MIDNIGHT CLAIM (WOLVES OF MIDNIGHT BOOK TWO) by Becky Moynihan

Falling for him was my biggest mistake . . .Marrying Kolton Rivers was supposed to be a business arrangement, nothing more. But the lines of our deal quickly blur, and I fall hard. Problem is, he won’t let himself fall in love with me. Even worse, he might be my soulmate. When I leave to nurse my broken heart, the last thing on my mind is the Blackstone Coven. Unfortunately, they choose that moment to kidnap me. Their goal? To exorcise my wolf from my body. As the witches try their best to break me, I know one thing for certain. I can’t expect Kolton to save me this time. The only one I can rely on is myself.     AmazonKU

THE ALPHA’S BABY GIRL (STARLIGHT VALLEY ALPHAS BOOK TWO) by Alexa Griffin

I’m forced to marry the Alpha. The next thing I know I’m pregnant with his baby girl…According to some outdated pack tradition I have to marry my brother’s best friend.
He’s the ruling Alpha of his pack and this small town, and a lot older than me. I try to fight it, but my determination is wearing thin…and my belly is growing fast. I thought arranged marriages were archaic but here I am, living in the Alpha’s house. I want to deny it, but liquid tension is starting to build deep inside of me. When it finally demands release, the Alpha and I strike a business deal: We will be friends with benefits. He can take my innocence, but we’re not mates. But soon the benefits become overwhelming, and the sheets turn to flame. I didn’t know it could be like this, and I’m getting confused. When an Alpha tells you that he wants you, does he mean forever? When an Alpha says that he’ll protect his baby girl no matter what, is it true? Can the Alpha be the baby daddy that I need?      AmazonKU

NEW NEBRASKA LESSONS by Cara B King

She’s the only human on campus. Four paranormal guys all want a taste. But now a killer might beat them to it. When Cecilia moves to New Nebraska, she must brush shoulders with the dangerous paranormals forcibly relocated there. Taking a job at the college she attends to support her ailing mother, she figures keeping her head down will be easy. Instead, her unusual ordinariness turns heads all around town. Her professor, Aaron, hides both a shy sweetheart and a colossal grizzly beneath his hulking exterior. Despite their student – teacher relationship, neither he nor his territorial beast can stay away or let her go. Jaxon carries the weight of his wolf pack on his large, footballer shoulders. Pressure from his father to step up as alpha makes each day a chore, until delicate, kind Cecilia brings light into his life. Xander’s obsession with the new human’s blood soon transforms into a yearning to cherish and protect her that shatters his playboy instincts. But how can this hotshot vampire convince her his feelings are real for the first time in his very long life? Osric doesn’t give a f*ck about the ordinary human girl or the infatuation she’s stirred within his best friend, Aaron. As a Fae prince, he has far more important things to worry about, like the human-hunting serial killer stirring up old but unresolved tensions between humans and paranormals. But what happens when he starts to see a special spark in Cecilia and comes to dread the killer will spot it, too?   AmazonKU

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“New” is generally plus or minus a week or two. I try to catch up on ones I missed in recent months.  And I may mention ‘special items’.

NOTE: I’m doing my best to avoid listing anything generated from use of AI but it’s sometimes tricky to detect from the resources I have available. As far as covers go, I list the Amazon cover. I won’t feature a cover in my weekly promo for this post if I believe or suspect it was done with AI.

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). 

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TINZEL: HOLIDATE WITH AN ALIEN by Ella Maven

The snow rages outside, but this alien is giving off nothing but heat…Belle – I might be a prisoner on an alien planet, but I’ve made the best of it. I have furry friends, a fortress to clean, and food. But when my captors leave us with only a few guards during a snowstorm, strange figures breach our walls. In my terror, I wonder which is worse—the evil I know, or the evil I don’t know? Tinzel – The human is beautiful, fierce, and spitting mad. I have to gain her trust or I’m never getting home. But a few enemies are still running loose, and they’d like nothing more than to ruin my life by hurting Belle. I’ve never given up a fight, and I’ll win this battle… and make Belle mine.     AmazonKU

OZAIS: HOLIDATE WITH AN ALIEN by Alana Khan

Selene – Jobless and desperate, I take a demon alien’s offer to play matchmaker. I only have to spend one month helping Ozias find a mate of his own species, and then I can walk away with enough money to start over. But the moment we touch down on his planet, he transforms from an aloof attorney to a dominant male who knows exactly what he wants—me. Ozias – I’ve never stepped foot on my home planet, so I wasn’t prepared for the Shift to overtake me. My body chemistry changes and suddenly I no longer want an Infernian mate. There’s only one female who ignites my flames. It’s the little human, and by the stars above, I will have her.     AmazonKU

SKRUJ: HOLIDATE WITH AN ALIEN by Honey Phillips

Life on the alien planet of Londria is difficult for humans, but Bobbi is determined to make the holiday season a special time for her fragile little brother, Tim. Desperate for funds, she’s even willing to take a job working for the coldest, meanest, most hard-hearted alien in the entire city. Skruj is only interested in accumulating more wealth. He has absolutely no taste for social events—until they stand between him and a new source of income. Since his attendance requires a companion, he reluctantly decides to hire one. Unfortunately, the only female willing to agree to his meager terms is a pathetic—but unexpectedly alluring—human. Three events. Three nights. How hard could it be? As the snow begins to fall, neither one of them is prepared for an unexpected attraction and a dose of holiday magic!     AmazonKU

RIXEN: HOLIDATE WITH AN ALIEN by Ella Blake

I’m visiting my daughter and her Stryxian mate for the holidays, but a certain gorgeous merchant has thoroughly captured my attention. I thought I was well past these fluttery feelings, but Rixen ties my tongue in knots and makes my heart pound. He keeps to himself, but when we team up to prepare the settlement for the upcoming festival, I know the sparks fly in both directions. But how do I get a grumpy alien to admit his feelings for me? Rubi is lovely in every way, but the feisty human female isn’t planning on staying on Stryxia. Her home is on Earth. I’ve no interest in a brief romance. I want Rubi as my mate, permanently, but that isn’t on her agenda. Still, I agree to work with her on the upcoming human-Stryxian festivities. When one of my transports, carrying supplies to my settlement, is disabled out on the Sanrous plains, I head out to repair it. In a moment of weakness, I invite Rubi along for the ride. It shouldn’t take more than a day, after all. But the problems with the transport ship are a little more complicated than they appear. It seems Rubi and I are in for a bumpy—and very surprising—ride.   AmazonKU

YOOL: HOLIDATE WITH AN ALIEN by Tana Stone

I’m bringing a rough-around-the-edges, alien smuggler as my plus-one to a holiday party on the Valox rebel base. But can I convince them that he’s my boyfriend before sharing my small room drives us both mad? Let the fa-la-la-fun begin! This might not be so hard if I was the kind of girl who dated bad boys. I’m not. I’m a fighter pilot for the Valox resistance who can hold her own against any tough guy. It doesn’t hurt that I spent my childhood being carted around the galaxy and learning tricks from my card-shark father. Which is why when the silver-skinned alien eyes me like an easy mark in the grungy bar, I can’t resist taking him for all he’s worth. But I don’t care about his money. I want him to pretend to be my boyfriend so one of the new mechanics at the base will stop hitting on me. The plan is foolproof. Yool will come to the holiday party as my date, convince everyone that I’m off-limits, and then hightail it out of my life. What I didn’t bet on is the smuggler being so frustratingly charming that my fellow rebels are convinced he’s a candidate for the nice list. Sharing my quarters is putting us both in serious danger of landing on the naughty list for life! When the base is sabotaged after Yool arrives and he’s blamed for it, I have to prove he’s innocent before the holly jolly holidays become a merry mess.     AmazonKU

SLEYE: HOLIDATE WITH AN ALIEN by Ava Ross

I’m falling for an alien who’s forbidden. Does our interstellar love stand a chance? The alien I’m crushing on has one destiny—to set up the computer tech division on the new colony before returning to his home planet. As for me, I’m supposed to make sure the aliens locked in stasis on the interstellar ship arrive on the planet ready to assume their duties. Then it’s a one-way back to Earth for me. I’m not supposed to wake one of them up from his long winter’s nap. I’m also not supposed to sneak Sleye out of the lab and whisk him off to the holiday party as my merry +1. And I’m definitely not supposed to take him back to my cabin afterward and tuck him into my sugar plum bed. Once word spreads through the cosmic grapevine about the heat growing between us, there will be caroling chaos for lightyears. You see, waking him from stasis early will cause an intergalactic incident. And our hookup puts me on the very naughty list. The powers that be will terminate our love unless we can convince them that the magic between us will last for more than just a few holiday nights.     AmazonKU

KHANE: HOLIDATE WITH AN ALIEN by Rena Marks

Single, slightly awkward, Earthian female seeking companionship and open-minded individual. Only compatible species may apply. Wealth is appreciated and may move you higher up the list, though not necessary. Looks are necessary, or at least serious muscle tone. Sincere applicants only. Candace: What happens when the daughter of the creator of IDA, the infamous intergalactic dating app, is so socially awkward she can’t get past the first date? What if her father gives her a deadline to bring home a suitable match… and it’s the holiday party date of the launch of his newest app version? That’s a lot of pressure on one gal to measure up to, so I’m off to beg my gorgeous neighbor, Khane, for help in polishing my dating skills. Khane: One Marjian prince determined to help his neighbor in the compatibility department. One Marjian prince determined to hide his feelings for said neighbor, despite the attempts of his very own bodyguard to push them together. One Marjian prince determined to thwart her matchmaking trials. Because when it comes down to it, he doesn’t want anyone else near her. Revised dating profile by Prince Khane of Marjian: Single Earthian female with the beauty of a Goddess seeking an undeserving insignificant male to worship her in the way she deserves to be worshipped. He must be royalty, with a lifelong bodyguard, offer her immeasurable wealth, shower her with love and affection, and be prepared to know that her needs must always come before his. There. That should do it.     AmazonKU

CHAOS TERMINAL THE MIDSOLAR MURDERS BOOK TWO) by Mur Lafferty

VS Note: A scifi release of note. Not romance.

Mallory Viridian would rather not be an amateur detective, and fled to outer space to avoid it…but when one of the new human arrivals on a space shuttle is murdered, she’s back in the game. Mallory Viridian would rather not be an amateur detective, thank you very much. But no matter what she does, people persist in dying around her—and only she seems to be able to solve the crime. After fleeing to an alien space station in hopes that the lack of humans would stop the murders, a serial killer had the nerve to follow her to Station Eternity. (Mallory deduced who the true culprit was that time, too.) Now the law enforcement agent who hounded Mallory on Earth has come to Station Eternity, along with her teenage crush and his sister, Mallory’s best friend from high school. Mallory doesn’t believe in coincidences, and so she’s not at all surprised when someone in the latest shuttle from Earth is murdered. It’s the story of her life, after all. Only this time she has more than a killer to deal with. Between her fugitive friends, a new threat arising from the Sundry hivemind, and the alarmingly peculiar behavior of the sentient space station they all call home, even Mallory’s deductive abilities are strained. If she can’t find out what’s going on (and fast), a disaster of intergalactic proportions may occur.

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ALIEN CRUSADER’S MATE (LATHARIAN MATE PROGRAM BOOK TWO) by Mina Carter

She needs money, and fast… or her nephew dies. Halle is at her wits end. She and her sister are working two jobs each, but even that’s not enough for them to eat some days. And that’s before the emotional toll of caring for a sick toddler. When they’re landed with a huge medical bill, Halle has only one option left to her… signing up with the Latharian Mate Program. Beyond all her hopes, she’s matched immediately, and her alien ‘husband’ pays the fee she demanded without argument. She steels herself to become a mail-order mate for some alien guy, but when her match turns out to be a hideously scarred grump, her nerves flee the building. Passing out at a guy’s feet is an awesome first impression, right? His mate is beautiful, delicate, and only interested in his money…A former healer, Kaas V’aant knows that he’s no oil painting, especially to a human. But a twist of genetics means that he won’t get a second match, so when his mate is found, he agrees to whatever she wants, including the exorbitant amount of credits she demands before she’ll even leave her planet. But when his new mate faints at the first sight of him, Kaas realizes he’ll have to tread lightly. They say opposites attract… He has time, and more than enough money to buy her everything she wants…Until he doesn’t.

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THE FUTURE by Naomi Alderman

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

When Martha Einkorn fled her father’s isolated compound in Oregon, she never expected to find herself working for a powerful social media mogul hell-bent on controlling everything. Now, she’s surrounded by mega-rich companies designing private weather, predictive analytics, and covert weaponry, while spouting technological prophecy. Martha may have left the cult, but if the apocalyptic warnings in her father’s fox and rabbit sermon—once a parable to her—are starting to come true, how much future is actually left? Across the world, in a mall in Singapore, Lai Zhen, an internet-famous survivalist, flees from an assassin. She’s cornered, desperate and—worst of all—might die without ever knowing what’s going on. Suddenly, a remarkable piece of software appears on her phone telling her exactly how to escape. Who made it? What is it really for? And if those behind it can save her from danger, what do they want from her, and what else do they know about the future? Martha and Zhen’s worlds are about to collide. An explosive chain of events is set in motion. While a few billionaires assured of their own safety lead the world to destruction, Martha’s relentless drive and Zhen’s insatiable curiosity could lead to something beautiful or the cataclysmic end of civilization.

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CLAIM: WIFE-MATES FOR THE ORCS BOOK THREE (INTERGALACTIC DATING AGENCY (BIG SKY ALIEN MAIL ORDER BRIDES BOOK 21) by Elsa Jade

He is apex, ruler of the Omega Reclamation Crew. He’ll sacrifice everything for his orcs—including himself. She’s a hairdresser from Earth who hoped she might find a nice, sweet, hardworking orc to call her own. As anyone can see, they are definitely not fated mates.

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SWARM by Jennifer Lyle

VS Note: Not romance. A scifi new release of note. Preordered this one.

On a sunny September morning, the creatures first appear. Shur sees one of them hovering outside the window in history class: it looks like a giant butterfly, at first too beautiful and strange to seem like a threat. But when emergency alerts light up everyone’s phones around her, she realizes something very, very wrong is happening outside. These… things are everywhere. By the time Shur makes it back to her house with her brother, Keene, and their two best friends, it’s clear they must face whatever comes next on their own. A terrifying species the world’s never seen before has suddenly emerged, and few living things are safe. As the creatures swarm and attack outside, life for Shur and her friends becomes a survival game. They board the windows, stockpile supplies, and try to make sense of the news reports for as long as the power stays on. Yet nothing can prepare them for what follows. The butterflies are only the beginning. The next onslaught will be deadlier, and even closer to home.

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STOLEN BY THE RHAN (BONDED BRIDES OF RHAN BOOK FOUR) by Ariel Ryan

She. Is. Mine. A playboy afraid of commitment…Eleat – My life is perfect. I drink, party, and run my own club, what more could I want? Until my father calls with the news that I’m supposed to mate a human female. Sometimes the fates can be cruel. The second I lay eyes on her, I know she’s my bond-mate and my life will never be the same again. There’s no escaping a true bond, or is there? A wounded woman searching for love…Candice – I ran away to Eliopan to lick my wounds and find new love. But so far, things haven’t exactly been going great. So I’ve decided that settling down really isn’t for me. Sometimes the fates can be cruel. The moment I see him I know we’re meant to be together. But am I really ready to make a commitment and have a family? This bond is stronger than I’d imagined, but there has to be a way to escape it, right?   AmazonKU

JASYN AND THE ASTRONAUTS: THE SEA OF STARS by Gwenhyver

A sapphic swords & sorcery space adventure!Venturing to the skies was meant to be perfect…Adventurer JASYN has dreamed of taking to the skies her whole life. But it’s difficult to thrive on a sky ship when no-one trusts you to not blow a hole in the hull with your inconsistent ice-powers. Meanwhile, engineering-savvy ATALANTA fits in like a well-oiled cog in a machine, even though being contained within a faulting sky ship with a bunch of strangers is the last place she wants to be. But never mind navigating the skies, what about navigating this crew? What is Captain Herakles’s problem? Her mood is as changeable as the weather, and she struts about like she owns the place (because, okay, maybe she does own the place!), but would it end all the worlds under the Seven Suns to let Jasyn and Atalanta spend time together? When an unexpected detour lands them on an unknown world, they get everything they want, and more: Jasyn gets her chance at adventure, and Atalanta’s distrust for the skies is about to be allayed or realised.     AmazonKU

NOX’S REDEMPTION: SOUL BONDED IN THE STARS BOOK THREE by Tai James

Athena Vasilakis has had better days. Much better days. What started as the beginning of a desperately needed vacation ended in a crash landing on a remote planet being hunted down by enemies. To make things even more difficult, she’s not alone, and her companion happens to be her frustratingly complicated soulmate, Nox. Loving him has never been easy, and when they are thrown together, tempers and emotions soar. Now, they have to figure out a way to survive. Athena and Nox have never worked well together, but their lives depend on it this time.     AmazonKU

EAT MY MOON DUST (OVER THE MOON BOOK TWO) by Etta Pierce

Renata needs a holiday.Tinsley is a pastry chef stuck on an alien planet where cooked food is printed piping hot and perfect every time. Where’s the fun in that? The artistry? The sense of family and community? When snow caps the distant mountains, she decides it’s high time for some community-building festivities. No one throws a holiday bash like a Canadian, after all. But in order to do it, she’ll need some serious help, and she’s willing to do anything to bring some Christmas cheer to Renata. Hunar Fareshi is fed up. He’s the chief engineer in the human colony, aging out of the dating scene and struggling to make ends meet while he provides for his children from afar. And the “fresh start” he was promised? Only attainable if he entices a human into coiling with him. How is he supposed to do that when he’s three times their age and seen as the colony skhrooj? The end of his contract looms mere weeks away. If he’s kicked out of the delegation, he’ll lose everything: his kids, his home, his savings… When the offensive human with bouncy brown silk offers a solution, he can’t afford to turn her away. He’ll play nice and make strange decorations until his contract is renewed. Then they’ll go their separate ways… Right?     AmazonKU

VINDER’S CHRISTMAS  (A CYBORG FOR CHRISTMAS BOOK THREE) by Christine Myers and Clarissa Lake

Claire – Life as a serf in Lord Reinhardt’s “Kingdom” of Millson was one of back-breaking work, scarcity of food and resources, and cruel punishment for those who broke the rules. Then, this big, handsome cyborg came into town and saved a friend who had been nearly flogged to death. Something about him attracted me like no other man ever had. I could hardly believe it when he told me he was mine. Vinder – I fought my whole life for the promise of her, a promise that was broken before my life started. Then I learned she was real. I would have to find her myself. Research by my brother Brekar told me where I was likely to find her. So I bought a strong horse and rode into Overlord territory to find her. I found her and a whole group of her friends and neighbors worth fighting for.   AmazonKU

SECRETLY CRAVED BY MY MONSTER ALIEN BOSS: MONSTER ALIEN BILLIONAIRE BOSS SERIES by Tara Raye

She swore off office romances for good–until she meets the genius monster alien boss that would move planets to capture her heart. Darcy thought she had hit rock bottom when she left her awful job and an even worse relationship behind. When she gets another shot at a career at the cutting-edge Alien Inc., she doesn’t expect her first day on the job to set off sparks in more ways than one. Nazyn, the enigmatic Deruzian genius that has a hard time with human social skills, asks to be paired with Darcy for the Forum, the tech event of her dreams. He might be her hot monster alien boss, but with intelligence that’s out of this world and smoldering looks that could melt ice, Nazyn is everything Darcy has ever wanted–but she’s been burned by an office romance before. As they conquer the tech world at the Forum, Darcy and Nazyn become an unstoppable team in public, but their chemistry burns even hotter behind closed doors. Their passion blazes to life when Nazyn reveals a secret ability that saves Darcy, leading to a night that sets their hearts on fire. But just as Darcy’s life couldn’t get any better, her vengeful ex-boyfriend crashes the event, threatening to destroy everything. Can Darcy and Nazyn’s love endure the ultimate test of loyalty, trust, and toxic exes?     AmazonKU

MY CHRISTMAS ALIEN MATE by Bella Blair

Christmas star-crossed lovers meet across the Galaxies. AMBER: My world is crumbling when I face losing my family home, but I’m determined to spend one last Christmas there and enjoy it. One night, strange lights lure me out to the lake, where fate takes a sudden twist as I fall into the icy waters, only to be rescued by… a blue alien. Galexor is everything I could have ever imagined in a man, and soon it’s not only the embers in the fire that burn hot, but the very air between us is charged with passion. GALEXOR: Sent on a scouting mission to Earth, I was ordered not to make contact with the Earthlings. How could I not though? A female nearly drowned; I had to save her. But once I get to know her better, I’m reluctant to leave, and she agrees to take me around town to show me the strange Christmas tradition the Earthlings are celebrating at this time of the year. Soon I realize the Earthlings and their charming town are not the only things I’m falling in love with. It doesn’t take long to learn that the true magic of the Earthling’s season lies in the embrace of an unexpected love.   AmazonKU

IMPETUS (FRACTURE WAR BOOK TWO) by Kyndra Hatch

Public Enemy Number One–After the Vega Massacre, Andler, the Chief Beryllian Doctor, is desperately trying to save his kind from the brink of extinction. With bonded pairs being targeted, their ability to reproduce is reduced to almost nothing. In his battle to save as many bonded pairs as he can, hope comes from the devastation in the form of an injured Skellyd doctor named Xerra. Immediately drawn to her, Andler is confused by his own core’s reaction to Xerra. Not only is he attracted to her, Xerra once had a bondmate, something thought impossible for a Skellyd! Xerra has accepted her impending deactivation. Injured and grieving for the death of her coremate, it is the paradox of all bonded pairs— When one mate dies, the other follows. She is shocked and confused when she feels a deep connection to the Beryllian doctor who is treating her. Her own medical experience helps her recognize what is happening even as she struggles to understand how it is possible for her to survive the effects of core-shock. Thrust together, Andler and Xerra must find a way to put aside their differences and work together to save all inhabitants of Beryll from a new Skellyd-Beryllian combined society of subjugation and misery. As they help another couple grappling with core-shock heal, will they learn to heal themselves?

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INFALA: THE ALIEN’S BOND: MARK OF THE INFALA BOOK ONE by Kira Quinn

As if alien abduction wasn’t bad enough, it seemed Darla’s captors didn’t want her for something as simple as breeding or even experimentation. The Raxxians were nasty pieces of work, and they had other plans in mind. Namely, they wanted to eat her, and not in the fun way. But the universe, it seemed, had other plans. Spared a gruesome fate when the Raxxian ship crashed on a distant world, Darla found herself suddenly free. Free but on an alien planet with only the company of another former prisoner. An alien. A tall, muscular, impossibly alluring alien. One who didn’t seem thrilled about taking the little human woman under his protection, at least not at first. Little did either of them know just how hot their time together on this new world would become, and in a way that had nothing to do with the planet’s blazing sun.     AmazonKU

SEMINAL (FOR THE LOVE OF ALIENS BOOK TWO) by C M Stunich

don’t play the role of the kidnapped princess very well. And I really hate the fated mates trope. Hello again, I’m Eve Wakefield, and I refuse to accept that I’m in love with an intergalactic moth prince. No. I don’t care how handsome he is, I don’t want to marry him. I don’t care if his parents have a sentient spaceship capable of eating entire planets.Love is earned, not swindled by pheromones. I’m now trapped on a ship with an adorable cyborg bodyguard, a golden toilet, and relationship issues. There’s the prince I’m supposed to marry, the forest beast I fell in love with, and the never-wears-clothes police officer with tentacles. I’ve also got a mother-in-law who looks like a giant millipede, more macarons than I can eat, and plenty of red lace lingerie made from alien moth blood. I’m living in luxury, but I will do anything to see Abraxas again. Even if that means giving in and becoming a princess in a gilded cage. There’s so much more to all of this than I first thought, and I should’ve known better than to judge a man whose gaze is enough to knock me to my knees. Damn. I might be wrong. I might be in love with more than one alien. I might also be dying. And there’s only one person who can fix this: I need to be with Abraxas. After that, I’ll worry about the possibility of becoming the next queen of the universe. But let’s be honest here: I don’t miss being a caterer; being an alien queen is way more interesting. seminal – adjective – an extremely important, often creative and unique, early stage influence that has a profound effect on the things that follow after.     AmazonKU

BAILEY (LOVE IN THE APOCALYPSE) by N A Jameson

There are rules to the apocalypse, and not falling in love is one of them. Bailey hasn’t had the best life. When the zombie outbreak happened, she was ten years old and became responsible for her infant brother. To protect her brother, she endured eight years of abuse before being able to strike out on her own, with Matty by her side. When five men stumble into her life ten years later, Bailey isn’t sure what to do with them. They evoke desires inside her that she didn’t know she was capable of. Will they be able to break through her walls and rules? And what happens when the monster from her past finds her? Bailey is a dark reverse harem featured in an apocalyptic setting. Our FMC won’t have to choose between her men.       AmazonKU

DRACONIAN’S ORIGINAL QUEEN (DRAXCONIAN WARRIORS BOOK 17) by Miranda Martin

Relic – The stasis unit holds the most beautiful Queen imaginable. She’s got this fiery hair that sets my scales ablaze, and I’d do anything to keep her safe. My duty? Protect her, always by her side, ready to lay down my life if that’s what it takes. Serving one of those original flame-wreathed Queens is the honor of my life. Electra – I am called to battle once again. Awakening after a 2500-year nap wasn’t exactly what I had in mind, but hey, when the Earth’s in deep trouble, you do what you must. The ancient enemy, the Garoth, is back to wreak havoc, and my beloved planet is on the brink of disaster. Millions of lives are hanging in the balance, and it’s on me to save the day. But there’s a twist this time. Relic, a Draconian warrior with scales, charm, and a killer commitment. He’s pledged himself to my cause, and suddenly, I’m not just fighting against the Garoth; I’m fighting for my heart. This battle? It’s like no other I’ve faced. I’m not one to back down from a fight, but now? I’m scared. Terrified, even. If I lose, what happens to the Garoth threat and the future of my race?      AmazonKU

A REDEMPTION FOR ULREK (TALLEAN MERCENARIES BOOK EIGHT) by Lynnea Lee

Refuge in the Arms of a Monster – This job on board the New Horizon is supposed to be my fresh start, a fail proof plan to escape my poor excuse for a husband and his dangerous friends. But my white horse quickly turns into a nightmare when I discover that my new boss is none other than Ulrek the Horrible, my sworn enemy. There’s no way I’ll work for the ruthless captain responsible for stealing me from Earth. So contract be damned, I quit! But there are dangers out there worse than a reformed Dominion captain, and with nowhere left to turn, I find myself back on his ship…and in his arms. There’s no denying the treacherous passion that burns between us. And now, the very monster who once captured my body threatens to capture my heart.   AmazonKU

ALIEN FROM ASHES (DEVIANT WARRIORS OF KAR’KAL BOOK TWO) by Gemma Voss

A silent strike. A soul to reap. An assassin’s mate has secrets to keep.
Kaye made a promise to a friend, but she’ll have trouble keeping it when her fated mate steals her away. While her bloodthirsty alien warrior yearns for a battle he’s been banned from, Kaye must fight for his soul. Kallasiko never expected the spirit to bless him when he made death his main companion. The enemies he’s made while serving as the king’s blade never haunted him until he had something precious to protect.   AmazonKU

THANKSGIVING WITH THE ALIEN (ALIEN HOLIDAY TALE BOOK ONE) by Alina Riley

I took the shift on Thanksgiving Day to avoid my family asking about my dating life, yet…A slip in the restaurant sends me sitting in the lobby, with no shift, no nothing to keep me busy. Now, I need someone to be my date so I won’t embarrass myself at home.
Maybe a hulky, strong gray alien can help me with that. Except… With the expensive suit on him, maybe he is out of my league. But it is Thanksgiving Day, there should be some magic there, right?     AmazonKU

GUARDING GRAVERUN (GUNSLINGERS VS ZOMBIES) by J J Dean

VS Note: Reverse Harem.

Five years ago was the start of our nightmare. We learned to adapt. To overcome. to survive. Now, after years of rebuilding Graverun after the virus outbreak destroyed our town and lives, we’re safe and thriving. But there’s always someone or something hiding in the shadows ready to destroy what we’ve built. When five strangers ride up to our gates seeking refuge, I can’t help but be suspicious of their motives. They offer pretty lies, veiled half truths, and deflect at every turn, but there’s something about them that call to me. They have their secrets, but they’re unwilling to divulge what brought them to Graverun. Will those secrets finally send our town to ruins? Or will they prove that they deserve a place in the town I’ve fought for all these years? I’m the Sheriff here at Graverun, and one thing is certain. I won’t let anyone destroy my town without a fight.
Even if it means breaking my heart.     AmazonKU

AFTER THE END (THE AFTER SERIES BOOK FOUR) by Jacqueline Hayley

VS Note: I one clicked this because I’ve really enjoyed this author’s books.

Chloe Maxwell-Brent has spent the last three months surviving the end of civilization, thanks to the Syrian Virus that wiped out most of the world’s population—and while she despairs at the thought, she’s come to realize that includes her husband, Ash, who was away on a business trip when the world fell. But midst terror and grief, her friendship with Jesse, and the strength of her found-family of survivors have helped her survive the pain. Just as Chloe is ready to say goodbye to her past and find hope beyond her heartbreak, Ash returns. Only, Ash Maxwell isn’t the same man who left Sanford all those months ago. Honed by his experiences, Ash has journeyed hundreds of miles to get back to Chloe. Except, will she accept the cold and brittle man he’s turned into? With the military chasing him, and secrets he can’t reveal, Ash must convince Chloe to trust him again. With enemies closing in from all sides, every hope seems lost… can love survive the end of the world?     Amazon

CLEARLY NOT HUMAN – ALIEN INTEGRATION BOOK TWO by Pearl Tate

Is this guy crazy? Or am I? Because I’m convinced he’s not quite human…I can’t watch my brothers die. It doesn’t matter whether it’s from getting sick and turning into a mindless zombie or getting shot by looters who have taken over the food markets. My heart can’t take it. Everything in my life has fallen apart in the last four months. My boyfriend and I broke up, so I ended up moving back home. Then this crazy new virus started spreading out from the big cities. Now both my parents are missing, and I’m left grieving while trying to be strong for my younger siblings. I have to be tough and figure out how we’re going to get through this. So when I’m captured by men at one of the local markets, I’m thankful my brothers get away. Better me than them. But an unlikely hero arrives, a miracle really, and my life’s turned upside down—again. It’s clear to me he’s different with life-saving gifts that rescue not only me but also my brother. But I can tell he’s not being one hundred percent honest with me. Does it really matter when he’s saving lives? I’m drawn to him, knowing I’ll never meet anyone like him again. Can I keep him from leaving? Even with his help, will it be enough to save us all?   AmazonKU

ALIEN WARLORD’S QUEST (ALIEN WARLORD BRIDES BOOK SIX) by Cass Carlton

An alien leader yearning for more. A human adventurer seeking solace. When fate brings them together, they find more than they bargained for. Yoel’s world has been saved, but his own salvation feels far away. As a leader, he’s dedicated to his people, yet a part of him longs for the love his friend Zaxx has found. Enter Rella: a hard-edged human, seasoned by the adventures of space. She’s tired of the travel, yearning for the comfort of solid ground. A chance landing on Yoel’s planet sets their destinies on a collision course. But amidst their growing feelings, an ancient danger reemerges. An exiled faction of Yoel’s race, vengeful and power-hungry, threatens to disrupt their newfound joy. Captured and taken off-planet, Yoel and Rella must fight their captors—and their own doubts—to return home. Caught between love and duty, between the dreams of the past and the realities of the present, can Yoel and Rella save their people—and their future together? In the vast expanse of space, amid threats of war and whispers of ancient dreams, a leader and a wanderer will discover that their destinies are intertwined in ways they never imagined.     AmazonKU

A CALL OF FIRE AND BLOOD (BOND OF FATE BOOK THREE) by Keary Taylor

Nova knew that the galaxy wanted to be rid of Dominion, but she did not expect the immediate bravery that came after she and Valen declared war against Cyrillius. It’s a daily battle to protect Kaelea from his fleets, but leaders, soldiers, and publicists from planets near and far have come to aide in the fight. But most of the galaxy still doesn’t trust Valen. With decades of rumors and witnessed actions, it will take an incredible act of risk to prove he’s changed. Until then, the weight of leadership falls squarely upon Nova’s shoulders. In the end, they don’t win this war until three things are decimated: Isroth, The Dominion, and Cyrillius. It’s time for Nova to build her most powerful weapon yet. Amid the chaos, whispers from the past are coming forward. It’s been rumored about in bedtime stories—Nova has seen it in her visions. It’s too dangerous to get within a league of. But Glorra Quin Lune is within reach thanks to Deliverance. But unlocking its secrets may change everything Nova knows about herself. It’s time for her to confront the past she was too young to remember, and try to save the family she can’t recall. Nova and Valen’s love defied the stars. But their combined power may just bring the fate of the entire galaxy to its knees.     AmazonKU

SHADOWS OF APRIL by Erik Schubach

VS Note: LGBTQ scifi release of note. Not listed as a romance.

After the polar ice caps melt in the Thaw, the Corporations take control of the flooded zones and create virtual utopias over the bones of the great cities of the past which rest below the waves. April Yale and her former college professor, Doctor Adya Konda, go on the run half way across the globe from Greater York, in the Australian Expanse, from the corporations and governments who are hunting for her father. The technology Doctor Adrian Yale stole from the mega-corporations would change the balance of power in the world if they could get their hands upon it. April finds herself in a race to her father while the corporations start to wage war against the Expanse, one of the last Free-Zones of the world. April must hide the truth about herself and the Gemini Protocol while trying to stop the violence.

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PAZ (THALASSIC SERIES BOOK FOUR) by Liz Shipton

In the dream, there is a wall. It’s been a year since Sargo carried Bird out of Zenith headquarters, soaked in her blood. Since then, life has been the way he likes it. Stable. Orderly. Everything in its place. But the cracks are beginning to show. Living with Bird is not easy. And political tension crackles just below the surface of the city of Brume, ready to ignite. When Bird goes missing after a chilling attack, Sargo finds himself at the center of a deadly plot that makes him question everything he thought he knew about her, himself, and the city he calls home. Can he find Bird before the world is dragged into inter-dimensional war? Does he even want to find her? And what is with this wall he can’t stop dreaming about?     AmazonKU

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VS: This book is a bit of an Outlier literally, since I wanted to shed more light on the Outlier Empire, which gets mentioned in my Sectors books quite often. Originally I had a whole lot more in it about the Outlier empress and her court but that got largely edited out.The action starts in the Sectors but then goes through a portal into a much different planet. There’s even a bit of time travel. I was inspired by some of Andre Norton’s novels where the cvharacters go through a portal and plunge into mystery and adventure on a new world. (Although I added romance of course!) I have sequels in mind for it someday, perhaps…

LADY OF THE STAR WIND by Veronica Scott

Are they merely luckless lovers … or a legend come back to life?

Mark Denaltieri, ex-Sector Special Forces, has been hired by the Outlier Empress to rescue her granddaughter, Princess Alessandra, from kidnappers. Since the Empress once had him tortured and banished, she’s the last person Mark wants to work for. But he takes the job. He’ll save Alessandra, his first love, and discover why she didn’t speak for him when he desperately needed her. Then he’ll be on his way, finally free of his past.

Alessandra would rather her rescuer was anyone but Mark–after all, he let her believe he was dead all this time. But when the couple are forced to flee her captors by Traveling via a strange crystal globe, they find themselves in a lovely Oasis on a desert planet, the old attraction sizzling between them again.

They soon discover they are far from alone. The Oasis holds the entrance to another world, one in which the inhabitants are convinced Sandy and Mark are the Lady of the Star Wind and her Warrior, come to free them from an evil queen.

Mark and Sandy must work together to unearth an ancient mirror, and crown the true king of this land. Can they fulfill the prophecy of the Lady and her Warrior…and this time, will their love survive the test?

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IRON FLAME (THE EMPYREAN BOOK TWO) by Rebecca Yarros

Everyone expected Violet Sorrengail to die during her first year at Basgiath War College—Violet included. But Threshing was only the first impossible test meant to weed out the weak-willed, the unworthy, and the unlucky. Now the real training begins, and Violet’s already wondering how she’ll get through. It’s not just that it’s grueling and maliciously brutal, or even that it’s designed to stretch the riders’ capacity for pain beyond endurance. It’s the new vice commandant, who’s made it his personal mission to teach Violet exactly how powerless she is–unless she betrays the man she loves. Although Violet’s body might be weaker and frailer than everyone else’s, she still has her wits—and a will of iron. And leadership is forgetting the most important lesson Basgiath has taught her: Dragon riders make their own rules. But a determination to survive won’t be enough this year. Because Violet knows the real secret hidden for centuries at Basgiath War College—and nothing, not even dragon fire, may be enough to save them in the end.

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BOOKSHOPS AND BONEDUST (LEGENDS AND LATTES) by Travis Baldree

Viv’s career with the notorious mercenary company Rackam’s Ravens isn’t going as planned. Wounded during the hunt for a powerful necromancer, she’s packed off against her will to recuperate in the sleepy beach town of Murk—so far from the action that she worries she’ll never be able to return to it. What’s a thwarted soldier of fortune to do? Spending her hours at a beleaguered bookshop in the company of its foul-mouthed proprietor is the last thing Viv would have predicted, but it may be both exactly what she needs and the seed of changes she couldn’t possibly imagine. Still, adventure isn’t all that far away. A suspicious traveler in gray, a gnome with a chip on her shoulder, a summer fling, and an improbable number of skeletons prove Murk to be more eventful than Viv could have ever expected.

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A CURSE OF KRAKENS (THE SEVEN KENNINGS BOOK THREE) by Kevin Hearne

Seeker and Sower – Pen Yas ben Min’s cousin was one of the legendary heroes of the wars against the giants until her untimely death. Pen has grown up in her famous cousin’s shadow, but when she’s given a quest to plant the seed of the magical Fourth Tree, she has a chance to step into the light—and usher in a new age for her country. Fighter and Friend – Abhi’s life—and the world—changed when he discovered a lost magic: the power to speak to animals. After fighting so many battles, he’s weary and longs for home and his love, Tamhan. But before he can return, there is one last mission that only Abhi can complete: to speak to the colossal creatures who wait beneath the waves—the krakens. Sailor and Explorer – Koesha and her shipmates have already made an impossible journey by navigating the Northern Yawn, at the end of which she secured an unusual cloak. But when that cloak turns out to be the key to unlocking the mystery of the Seventh Kenning, Koesha has to risk everything on another life-threatening journey and hope that she can steer her crew to safety.

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A POWER UNBOUND (THE LAST BINDING BOOK THREE) by Freya Markse

Secrets! Magic! Enemies to. . .something more? Jack Alston, Lord Hawthorn, would love a nice, safe, comfortable life. After the death of his twin sister, he thought he was done with magic for good. But with the threat of a dangerous ritual hanging over every magician in Britain, he’s drawn reluctantly back into that world. Now Jack is living in a bizarre puzzle-box of a magical London townhouse, helping an unlikely group of friends track down the final piece of the Last Contract before their enemies can do the same. And to make matters worse, they need the help of writer and thief Alan Ross. Cagey and argumentative, Alan is only in this for the money. The aristocratic Lord Hawthorn, with all his unearned power, is everything that Alan hates. And unfortunately, Alan happens to be everything that Jack wants in one gorgeous, infuriating package. When a plot to seize unimaginable power comes to a head at Cheetham Hall—Jack’s ancestral family estate, a land so old and bound in oaths that it’s grown a personality as prickly as its owner—Jack, Alan and their allies will become entangled in a night of champagne, secrets, and bloody sacrifice . . . and the foundations of magic in Britain will be torn up by the roots before the end.

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HUNT ON DARK WATERS (CRIMSON SAILS BOOK ONE) by Katee Robert

Evelyn is a witch with a perfect storm of impulses: terrible taste in bed partners, sticky fingers, and a lust for danger. After she steals from her vampire ex and falls through a portal to another realm, she’s fished out of the waters by a band of seafarers and their telekinetic captain. She’s immediately given a choice—join their ship’s crew or die.
Bowen has no memory of his life before he became one of the Cŵn Annwn. He and his band of pirates are bound by vow to patrol through Threshold, the magical sea in between realms, keeping the portals to other worlds safe. When he rescues Evelyn, he doesn’t expect to be attracted to the unflappably brassy pickpocket. The longer he spends in her presence, the more he begins to question if his heart is the next thing she’ll steal. But as tension heats up between Bowen and Evelyn, the danger at sea escalates as well. Because Evelyn has no intention of keeping her vows to the Cŵn Annwn, and if she betrays the crew, both she and Bowen will pay the ultimate price.

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THE HUNTING MOON (LUMINARIES BOOK TWO) by Susan Dennard

Winnie Wednesday has gotten everything she thought she wanted. She passed the deadly hunter trials, her family has been welcomed back into the Luminaries, and overnight, she has become a local celebrity. The Girl Who Jumped. The Girl Who Got Bitten. Unfortunately, it all feels wrong. For one, nobody will believe her about the new nightmare called the Whisperer that’s killing hunters each night. Everyone blames the werewolf, even though Winnie is certain the wolf is innocent. On top of that, following her dad’s convoluted clues about the Dianas, their magic, and what happened in Hemlock Falls four years ago is leaving her with more questions than answers. Then to complicate it all, there is still only one person who can help her: Jay Friday, the boy with plenty of problems all his own. As bodies and secrets pile up around town, Winnie finds herself questioning what it means to be a true Wednesday and a true Luminary—and also where her fierce-hearted loyalties might ultimately have to lie.

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THE PRINCESS OF THORNWOOD DRIVE by Khalia Moreau

VS Note: Magical Realism

One year ago, a tragic car accident killed 22-year-old Laine’s parents and left her 18-year-old sister, Alyssa, paralyzed and nonverbal. Now—instead of studying animal nutrition or competing as one of the few equestrians of color—Laine is struggling with predatory banks, unscrupulous health care organizations, and rude customers at the coffee shop where she works. That’s why when Lake Forest Adult Day Center offers to take care of Alyssa, free of charge, Laine is relieved. Alyssa isn’t relieved, though. After all, in her mind, there was never a car accident. Instead, she and her parents—the king and queen of Mirendal—were attacked one year ago in the forest, her parents kidnapped while she was cursed, and now must spend her days in Lake Forest’s Home for Changels—a temple caring for mortals such as herself. Perhaps there, she could meet other changels who show her how to embrace her new life. However, there is a dark prince at Lake Forest, one who has taken a peculiar interest in not only Alyssa but her sister as well. And while Laine struggles to make ends meet on an everyday basis, Alyssa finds herself leading a battle that threatens to destroy not only her and her sister but their entire kingdom.

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DASHER (MATED AT THE NORTH POLE) by Lorelai M Hart and Colbie Dunbar

VS Note: “Dasher is the first book in the multi-author M/M Mpreg Christmas romance series Mated at the North Pole, featuring Santa’s reindeer who find their mates while on a mandatory vacation. ..”

Dasher comes from a long line of reindeer used to pull Santa sleighs. It’s an honor to lead the team each Christmas Eve, bringing joy around the world, and there’s nothing more fulfilling than teaching young shifters. But balancing both positions is exhausting, and he’s informed he must take a mandatory vacation. When Dasher’s friend finds him an all-inclusive resort for a great price, he signs up. What could be better than sitting on the beach, drinking margaritas, and getting some sun? On the day he’s scheduled to leave, he looks at his reservation more carefully and discovers a mix-up. He’s not going to the sun-filled beach, he’s off to the mountains. Oh well, a vacation is a vacation. Omega Byron is working at his uncle’s dilapidated mountainside resort for yet another Christmas. After the start-up he was working for went belly up, he has no choice. And besides, his uncle could use the help. Business isn’t what it used to be, and the resort is barely making ends meet. When a hottie checks in, Byron plans to keep it professional. That is, until a hiking accident changes everything.     AmazonKU

DANCER (MATED AT THE NORTH POLE) by Jena Wade

Alpha reindeer shifter, Dancer, long time member of one of the best Santa sleigh teams, is in need of a vacation–not according to him, but what Santa says goes. He books a relaxing fall color tour throughout gorgeous Michigan hoping to relax and rejuvenate, even if he doesn’t really feel that he needs to. Too bad fate has other plans. Omega reindeer shifter, Milton, long time member of I-hate-Christmas Club, has spent his whole life avoiding members of Santa’s sleigh teams. It was easy, until he booked a vacation and somehow landed in the same cabin as Christmas personified. Milton doesn’t enjoy the holiday season, and he doesn’t enjoy the pompous, self-importance that radiates from Santa’s reindeer. Being stuck on vacation with one of them is his worst nightmare. Unless he can open his heart to heal past hurts and Dancer can open his mind to realize the holiday season is hard on a lot of people.   AmazonKU

PRANCER (MATED AT THE NORTH POLE) by Toby Wise

Can a mis-booked hotel room be the makings of a Christmas miracle? Dominic Prancer comes from a long line of reindeer shifters responsible for pulling Santa’s sleigh every Christmas. When he’s not flying the sleigh, he’s helping keep the sleighs in tip top shape. He works too hard, which is why Santa demands he take a mandatory vacation. Silas has been planning this vacation for six months and refuses to let something as silly as a breakup keep him from enjoying it. When he overhears Dominic’s room has been double booked and the omega has nowhere to stay, he offers to share his room with the reindeer shifter. The two spend an entire week together, enjoying a vacation they both desperately needed. When they need to go their separate ways, Dominic back to the North Pole and Silas back to his suburban home, they realize just how deep their feelings have grown. Can they find each other again in time for Christmas?     AmazonKU

VIXEN (MATED AT THE NORTH POLE) by Wendy Rathbone

VS note: M/Mpreg

Coco: This is the story of how I got stranded in a snowstorm at my boss’s house. And never left. (Did I mention my boss is a flying reindeer?) Vixen: This is the story of how I reluctantly went on a mandatory vacation and lied to Santa, all of which brought me the greatest love of my life. Falling in love is not on their agenda, but love strikes when least expected. Can Coco and Vixen make things work in their personal lives while helping Santa have a low-stress, smooth delivery run on Christmas Eve?     AmazonKU

COMET (MATED AT THE NORTH POLE) by Abigail Kade

A himbo reindeer went hiking…It came upon a midnight clear that Santa told me in no uncertain terms I had to take a vacation this year. The thought of laying around on some beach doing nothing was my idea of hell, so hiking the Appalachian Trail was my plan. Everything was great until a near-sighted barn owl sent me careening down the side of a mountain in a snowstorm. Now, I’m tucked away in his cozy cabin while my leg and shoulder heal. Alden Kirk is the adorable owl shifter, and he’s sincerely sorry, seriously attentive, and did I mention he’s adorable? He keeps telling me how smart and clever I am, but he’s just being nice. Right? I’ve always been the heavy lifter, not the smart one. But the longer I stay, the harder it is to resist my sweetly sexy feathered friend. Would someone so smart and sweet even consider a big himbo like me?..(more blurb on eboo kseller’s page)    AmazonKU

VS Note: The rest of the above series is releasing later in November. Moving on…

SLAY (ANITA  BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER BOOK 30) by Laurell K Hamilton

Necromancer Anita Blake is small, dark, and dangerous. Her turf is the city of St. Louis. Her job: U.S. Marshal—Preternatural Branch. She’s faced horrifying monsters and brutal killers and come out the other side still standing. Considering how things in her life tend to go, Anita never expected her walk down the aisle with Jean-Claude to go smoothly. They’ve already been confronted with naysayers and a power-hungry ancient evil, but now Anita has to do the one thing that actually scares her: introduce her very religious, very human relatives to her fiancé—the newly crowned vampire king of America. As Anita tries to keep the peace between the family she left behind and the family she’s chosen, dark forces jump at the chance to take advantage of the chaos. With her happy-ever-after at risk and everyone’s immortal souls hanging in the balance, Anita grapples with a hard truth: Blood makes you related, but loyalty makes you family.

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SPIRIT OF THE WOOD (GREEN RIDER) by Kristen Britain

After years of leading the battle against the vicious Darrow Raiders, Lieutenant-Rider Laren Mapstone has built a fortress around herself to conceal her emotions and the deep scars she carries. When she is made mentor to Tavin Bankside, a Green Rider trainee on his first message errand, her cold and brooding exterior quickly earns her the moniker the “Ice Lady.” Only after Laren is severely wounded in an attack on the North Road by a gang of bandits—including some former Darrow Raiders with vengeance on their minds—do the fortress walls fall. Even as they seek refuge from danger in a Rider waystation, Tavin’s natural empathic gift leaves him vulnerable to the assault of the lieutenant’s emotions. Tavin must save Lieutenant Mapstone’s life and master his empathic gift before it destroys them both. However, an ancient power lurks deep within the Green Cloak, and its aid or hindrance could mean survival for the Riders or the downfall of Sacoridia and all the free lands.

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TONIGHT, I BURN (THORN WITCH TRILOGY BOOK ONE) by Katharine J Adams

Thorns, Tides, Embers, Storms, and Ores. All five covens are bound in servitude to the tyrant High Warden of Halstett.  Penny Albright is a daughter of the thorn coven, forced to patrol the veil between the realms of Life and Death. Each night, one thorn witch—and only one—must cross the veil by burning at the stake. Each morning, that witch draws on their magic to return. Failure to follow the rules risks the veil and risks them all. But one morning, Penny’s favorite sister Ella doesn’t return. And that night, determined to find her, Penny breaks the rules. She burns in secret. And she discovers that all isn’t as it seems in Life or Death. Her journey leads her to Malin, a devastating lord with too many secrets; to Alice, a mysterious captive prophet; and to a rebellion brewing in the shadows beneath the city. And as Penny’s world splits, she’ll face a devastating choice. Because it’s not just her sister’s life that hangs in the balance. It’s the fate of all magic. All it takes is one witch—and one spark—to set the world ablaze.

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UNMASKING THE CURSE (ARALIAN SERIES BOOK ONE) by Chelle Cypress

Loathed and feared. Sold into a hateful marriage. Can she escape a prison to embrace her power and unexpected love? Arianna Park is resigned to misery. Bound to an enchanted porcelain mask to contain a devastating curse, she’s set to wed a venomous man for the sake of her destitute family. But when a handsome stranger saves her from a fate worse than death, she’s shocked when he claims to be afflicted with the same blight. Silas Belmont keeps his emotions well-buried. Brooding and aloof, visiting his sister takes an intriguing turn when he rescues a young beauty harboring a dark gift. And seeing in her a kindred spirit, he guides her in mastering her talent only to find himself begrudgingly captivated by the intelligent but naïve lady. After Arianna inadvertently breaks propriety and incurs her betrothed’s wrath, she flees with her hero. And as Silas feels the walls around his heart crumbling, he fears his hidden sin will doom them both to ruin. Can they break free of their twisted pasts and unite as one?    AmazonKU

HEART’S ESCAPE (FALLEN HEARTS) by Meredith Hart

Alindra spent her life trapped in the Kingdom of the Summer. Tonight, she’s escaping. There’s only one place the Kingdom of the Summer won’t find her: the Lands Below, that frozen subterranean realm where long ago her king imprisoned the wicked Kingdom of the Fall. She’s ready to risk her escape alone, but the Lands Below come looking for her when a man named Phaedron opens a portal into her bedroom and claims he needs her magic to free his brother from a dragon. It’s an insane story. She would have to be desperate to go with him. But she is desperate. And she is going with him. Phaedron thought losing his arm was the worst thing that could happen to him. Then he lost his brother. When his brother agreed to use himself as bait to catch a dragon, Phaedron promised to find him. No matter what. Even if it means throwing himself through a portal, entering the palace of their enemies, and trying to convince a magician he’s never met to help him rescue someone from the kingdom they defeated and imprisoned centuries ago. veryone knows you can’t trust a magician, especially a magician from the Kingdom of the Summer. But Phaedron doesn’t need to trust her. He just needs her magic.     AmazonKU

HEIR TO FROST AND STORM (COURT OF BROKEN BONDS BOOK TWO) by Ben Alderson

“I needed this. I needed him. My mind was a storm and I wanted him to take it all away.” At the prestigious and competitive Saylam Academy, Max trains to master his magic, surrounded by enemies who will stop at nothing to see him fail. As he fights to survive, Max’s romance with proud, passionate healer Simion grows ever more intense. But magic still ties him to Camron Calzmir, the prince who seduced and betrayed him. While the enchantment lingers, even the slightest touch from Simion could tear Max apart. To prove himself, Max enters a legendary contest that could win him the loyalty of a powerful, ice-breathing dragon. High in the mountains, he will face elemental monsters and vicious rivals. But these dangers are only the beginning. When Max returns to find Saylam consumed by rebellion, it’s clear that even old friends hold dangerous secrets. An ancient plan is falling into place. And if it succeeds, whole kingdoms will burn. To survive the war that is coming, Max must be willing to sacrifice everything.     AmazonKU    AB

ORC THE HALLS (MECKLINBURG MIONSTERS) by Jove Chambers

Recipe for a Monster Holiday Love Story – Ingredients: -1 bitter divorcée who’s soured on men in general -1 ultramasculine orc man with opinions about gender roles
-1 naked Winternights party -1 surprise pregnancy -Mix well. -Bake at 350 degrees until bubbly, brown, and happily ever after You asked for it and here it is: The story of Valdemar’s ex-wife Hiljd finding love! This is ultimately a story about hope, trust, and decorating a farmhouse with an explosion of snowmen figurines. But if you’ve read Fake Dating the Orc Professor, you know that Hiljd has been through a lot of tragedy. And if you’ve read my books, you know that I don’t write about triumphs that aren’t hard won. Previous knowledge of other books isn’t necessary to enjoy this novella, but do understand it will contain spoilers for earlier books in the series.     AmazonKU

WE ARE THE CRISIS: A NOVEL (THE CONVERGENCE SAGA BOOK TWO) by Cadwell Turnbull

hree years after the Monster Massacre, members of Rebecca’s old wolf pack have begun to go missing without a trace. The world has undergone many changes in the years since monsters came out of the shadows. An anti-monster group known as the Black Hand has started to organize across the United States. In response, pro-monster organizations have been growing in numbers and militancy. Targeted killings of suspected monsters and their allies, monsters spirited away in the dead of night, and the beginnings of pro-monster legislation are all signs of cosmic shift on the horizon. Is there any hope for lasting peace? Or are these events just precursors to a devastating monster-human war?Meanwhile, beneath it all, two ancient orders escalate their mysterious conflict, revealing dangerous secrets about the gods and the very origins of magic in the universe.

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AGAINST THE WITCHY TIDE (WITCH ON THE ROCKS COZY MYSTERY SERIES BOOK SIX) by Lily Harper Hart

Hali Waverly is gearing up for a big change. The hip surgery she’s been dreading is only two weeks out, and that means it’s time to get things in order before she’s down for the count to recuperate. She has a plan….and then the unthinkable happens.
When leaving the doctor after scheduling surgery, a bank robbery suspect crosses Hali’s path. When his mask is removed, her boyfriend Gray Hunter recognizes him as a fellow shifter, and the questions only grow from there. It seems there are a lot of strange shifters hanging around St. Pete Beach, and they don’t belong to the same faction. The one spot they agree to meet is Hali’s tiki bar…and sparks—and fur—are about to fly.
Hali doesn’t want to get involved in pack politics, but she might not have a choice. For Gray, who turned his back on the pack years ago, the appearance of warring factions on his turf means bad things are about to happen. He has no choice but to stand up and fight, however. Hali knows what she wants for her future. Unfortunately for her, she’s going to have to go to war to get it. This fight—so many claws and teeth to contend with—might be out of her reach. That won’t stop her from fighting…even to the death.   AmazonKU

DRAGON KING’S REBEL: MM FANTASY ROMANCE (THE DRAGONS OF SERAI BOOK 11) by Amy Sumida

Hatred sent me into his arms. I don’t have a problem with Dragons or even Dragon Kings. The last Dragon King of Vix left my people alone, and that’s all I want from one of them. He died at the hands of his goddess, and his throne has sat empty for several months, leaving the Kingdom of Vix to floundered. Crime has grown rampant in the crown city of Nuri, gangs freely roaming the streets, and the courtiers have taken over the castle. My king, the Great Luh of the Ricarri, has delighted in the chaos. But now, word has come that a young Dragon has won the crown. He has a rough task ahead of him, but it’s about to become even more difficult. I have been tasked with taking down the Dragon King. I will find no delight in this mission, but I will complete it. No matter how handsome the Dragon King is or how much I admire his efforts to save his kingdom. I will not let his honor or bravery sway me. Nor will I fall prey to the passion that flares between us, burning hotter with every glance. Every touch. I cannot fail my king, the man I respect above all others. Not even for love.     Amazon KU

TEMPTED BY THE FORBIDDEN MONSTER HUNTERS (HUNTERS OF THE CAIRN BOOK TWO) by Ennis Rook Bashe and Kayla Bashe

Chitterl is half-spider, half-woman, and fully dedicated to conquering humanity. She knows her place. She knows where she belongs: in the darkness. Then her best (well, only) friend turns traitor and runs off with a pair of bisexual humans. She’s forced to hunt him down, with the lives of her unhatched eggs on the line. Undercover in a den of humans, she meets two men. One is a sunlight-haired warrior who adores her, is determined to protect her, and shows off for her at every opportunity. The other, a sickly but brilliant transmasc mage, is is prickly, brooding, and suspicious of her every action… even as an undeniable passion draws them together. Oh, and they’re a package deal. Will Chitterl complete her mission, destroying the traitor and his human lovers? Or will she find redemption? What happens when a monster who’s never known kindness is…Tempted by the Forbidden Monster Hunters?     AmazonKU

CRUCIBLE TIME (YEAR THREE – THE NUGHTSHADE GUILD: BROKEN TIME BOOK TEN) by Landra Graf

The Nightshade Guild: Chapter Three – The year the Guild was lost in time. The time scythe is gone and with it the mages of the Nightshade Guild. Scattered through the ages, the mages will have to use their wits and powers to survive the time period they were sent to and find their way home. With the mages gone, who will protect the world?   AmazonKU

HEART OF ICE (ROYAL ICE DRAGONS BOOK ONE) by May Dawson

Kaelan, the mysterious prince of the ice dragon shifters, never notices the women who fawn over him. But he notices me. When the spy guild I work for assigns me to steal from him, his arrogant, maddening best friend, Thorne, catches me. In retaliation, Kaelan forces me to pose as his adoring fiancé and future queen. Even though he knows I fantasize about murdering him in his sleep. And of course, Kaelan won’t tell me why he needs me to help him save his kingdom. Or why, when we arrive at his castle, I walk right into the Bride Trials he forgot to mention. Now I have to compete for a husband I don’t even want. Also, someone in these trials seems determined to murder me. Maybe I shouldn’t have said I’d rather die than kiss Kaelan again. But then, an icy death might be warmer and fuzzier than spending every day pretending to be in love with the icy Fae prince and his two alluring, dangerous best friends.     AmazonKU

TWO THOUSAND DREAMS (KINGS OF CHAOS BOOK ONE) by Jocelynn Drake

VS Note: LGBTQ, Asian Myth & Legend, Vampire Romance

The Blood Witch Has Changed Everything. Chen traveled to the US with his clan, hoping to rescue his kidnapped brother from the fae. They just need a witch to find the exact location of where the door between the human world and the fae world will open. The one thing Moon can’t do. Chen grabbed the wrong type of witch. That’s not stopping Moon from clinging to Chen as he guides them through a new territory, introducing them to the witches, shifters, and vampires who can help them. The longer Moon remains at Chen’s side, the more he hopes the witch might consider staying with him always. Except that the king of the fae might have other deadly plans for Chen.     AmazonKU

ORACLE OF MIST AND FIRE by K N Lee

She was an oracle in disguise. He was the Prince of War. Now that she is his prisoner, their lives will never be the same. Aela was never meant to leave the confines of her family home. Born with a forbidden gift–the gift of prophetic sight–her wealthy family of High Lords has done everything within their power to protect her. But when someone betrays the family and reveal Aela’s secret, she decides to take her fate into her own hands. A decision that leads her directly to the king’s adopted son–a paladin with a dark history.     Amazon

REIGN (KINDRED THE FATED BOO THREE) by Donna Grant

Magic holds both beauty and danger…As Lady of the Varroki, Malene was powerful and revered. But after a battle, she awakens in Norway as Dagny, a witch with no memories of her past. Her identity fragmented, Dagny finds herself entangled in a life far removed from the path she once trod and seduced by the lure of power. Until that need shifts to passion for the one who has imprisoned her, hoping to make her remember. As a warrior and the Lady’s right hand, Armir will not stop searching for Malene. When he does, she’s not the woman he remembers. Driven by an undying love that transcends the boundaries of time and space, Armir risks everything for her. But enemies lurk in the shadows, waiting to strike. Will he and Malene overcome their pasts to find a future together?    Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

THE ORC’S CHRISTMAS ROMANCE (PINE RIDGE UNIVERSE) by S C Principale

Welcome back to Pine Ridge, New York, a place where man and monster live in harmony… and even fall in love. But not in Georgie’s case. The hulking green Orc chef of The Pine Loft coffee shop knows that a human woman could put up with an Orc or a workaholic chef, but not both! That is, until he meets Claire, a determined culinary student who falls in love with his food and has no idea of his true identity. Stubborn Claire refuses to stop pursuing the man who captures her heart with his food and his deep, sonorous voice, even if he refuses to show his face. Will her heart still belong to Georgie once she learns the truth?     AmazonKU

HELPFUL HYENA’S ALPHAS (MALE-ORDER MATES BOOK 13) by Lorelai M Hart

Everyone knows me as Nick, the human who helps omegas in need. And while I do assist omegas on the run, and I do work for the omega shelter, I’m neither Nick nor human: I’m Nixon the hyena —not that I’ve ever met my beast. They were stolen from me and the reason I fled my pack all those years ago. Being “human” made it easy for me to help other shifters find their path to freedom. No one suspected me of anything—until they did. Now I need to begin again with a new name and a new location. Staying where I am will only be a homing beacon that puts the shifter omegas at risk. It’s fine. Really it is. I’ve done it before. Only, it isn’t fine. I want more than to have no one know my name and who I truly am. I want real friends and a family. When one of my local otter shifter connections updates me that an omega I helped found his happy ever after via the Male-Order Mates app, I decide to give it a try, hoping to find one mate—instead I find two. Please let them accept me beastless and all, and please give me the strength to show them who I truly am.     AmazonKU

DRAGON COMPELLED (ACCIDENTAL ALCHEMY BOOK TWO) by Jessica Wayne and Heather Hildenbrand

I wanted to give my heart to the dragon king, but the library claimed me first.
Let’s be honest. I suck at my job…so naturally the supernatural library I work for just promoted me. The fact that it comes on the heels of losing the one person who has been there my entire life merely adds insult to injury. Aries is still here, though. At my side. In my bed. Risking his life and the survival of his world to bring my broken family back together. But the danger that lurks inside these walls is far from over. In fact, our enemy might just be closer than we think. And if they find out who Aries really is to me, I won’t just lose my job, I’ll lose my life. Because I’ll die before I let anything happen to my dragon king.     AmazonKU

LEVEES, LOST CROWNS AND LOA (TWISTED SISTERS MIDLIFE MAELSTROM BOOK NINE) by Brenda Trim

After quieting the chaos caused by that pesky, magical hurricane, the sisters could sure use a break. But that’s not how their twisted luck works. Before they can even breathe a sigh of relief, a levee mysteriously breaks, flooding parts of the city making gondolas a viable mode of transportation. The sisters could sit back and enjoy their beignets anyway, but that has never been their style. And if they can declare victory over a malevolent Voodoo Queen, surely they can handle a lake monster rearing its scaly head. If only that were the end of their troubles! When a missing crown with ties to a dangerous loa forces the sisters to play supernatural hide and seek, they aren’t just going to play a friendly game of dress-up once they win. In fact, if they can’t find the crown and it falls into the wrong hands, New Orleans will never be the same. So what’s a coven of trouble-magnet witches to do? With the destiny of their beloved city once again hanging by a thread, you can bet they won’t be sipping potions in their parlor. And this time, when the Twisted Sisters put their wits and spells to the test, they won’t rest until they’ve saved their home – and their favorite demon-owned bar – from the worst possible fate yet.     AmazonKU

MONSTER’S ENEMY (BLACKTHORN ACADEMY FOR SUPERNATURALS BOOK 4) by Cara North

He’s in love with the one witch who could destroy them all. Attending Blackthorn Academy has always been a dream to the Earth-borne witch with basic powers. When the invitation arrives, she can’t wait to get to the place where so many of her ancestors thrived. Only, she arrived a week early, her magic is on the fritz, and her father tampered with her transcripts so she has to find a tutor to survive the Defense Against the Dark Arts class, and fast. Brazrathan Patrick has shifted his focus to becoming a scholar. He stopped goofing around with his best buds and fellow monsters. Even stopped playing in the monster games as part of the team. Nothing would derail him from becoming the future valedictorian of his class and residential professor at this very school some day. When the Headmistress throws curiosity to the wind, fate intervenes and brings two unlikely partners together. There are very few things that can kill a monster of Brazrothan’s genealogical make-up, but the woman he loves might just be number one.

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AT ODDS WITH THE GODS by E J Russell

The road to redemption is long, rough, and steep. Bring snacks. Finn Lassiter is a werewolf without a pack. Or a roof over his head. Or more than five bucks to his name. He’s exhausted every lifeline except the one that makes him want to howl: begging his cousin, the supreme alpha, for charity. After the way Finn behaved for their entire lives, it’s entirely possible he’ll be turned down flat or banished forever when he makes that call tomorrow. So today he’s blowing his last dollar at Nectar & Ambrosia—he needs one more smile from the bakery’s beautiful owner to weather the bleak years ahead. Ganymede, former cup bearer to the Greek gods, is reveling in his new life as a restaurateur in Portland, Oregon. He’s finally free of the Olympians and their extremely tedious menu options. Finn, the cute customer who’s haunted the corner table in his bakery since opening day, is just icing on the cake. When the gods stage an encore, however, attempting to weasel out of their Fates-mandated atonement labors, Gany’s new livelihood isn’t the only thing at stake—Finn’s safety and freedom are at risk, too. Of course Gany invites Finn to stay with him until the danger passes! It would be irresponsible not to. Right? Although with all the baggage he’s carrying from his past, that idea just might be only half-baked.

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HALDOR: ELEMENTALS CT MC BOOK SIX by Alexi Ferreira

HALDOR – I am lost, drowning in my own rage. The only life in me is the revenge that I take in all those that are responsible for the death of my sister.I am on a race to my own end. I am ready for the peace that death will offer me for when my revenge has been met, until fate intervenes and an explosion of change ignites my soul and the culprit is an argumentative, siren of a woman that has my blood boiling through my veins in mindless passion. DRUZA – He explodes into my life like an avenging angel, his presence can be a flourishing beginning or a torturous end for me. His aura a beacon of pain that pulls at my heart. Every beat a symphony because of his existence. I can’t be with him, but I don’t want to be without him.     AmazonKU

SHADOW GAMBIT (CURSED DESCENDANTS BOOK THREE) by A S Green

urns out all’s NOT fair in love and war, and this supernatural battle is just beginning. Stella and Ethan are quickly learning that every step forward leaves them two steps back. Sure, they now know where to find the countercurse that will give them a shot at happily ever after, but stealing another coven’s grimoire was never going to be easy. And even if they can get their hands on the spell book, there’s no guarantee they haven’t been tricked. Their last hope ends up being their next mistake. Breaking Bridget Bishop’s centuries-old curse on Ethan’s family line causes a new kind of evil to leak into the world—an evil that has them fighting for their lives against an enemy neither of them foresaw.     AmazonKU

ORC SAVAGE (MATES OF THE RISEN ASH CLAN BOOK TWO) by Celeste King

He’s feral – just like me. I can’t trust this wild orc savage. Yet I’m drawn to his primal power. My body heats under his gaze. I crave him, though I try to hide it. But in my core I know – he’s my match. Possessive. Dominant. Wild. I lead this pack, but to the scarred orc I can only ever be his woman. Only ever serve him. My only action can be to surrender to him. When our eyes meet, his claim is clear. The walls of my stubbornness have fallen. Leaving my love exposed.     AmazonKU

BONDS OF BLOOD (WILD HEARTS BOOK FIVE) by Nazri Noor

Family matters. With the help of his found family and his beloved Prince Sylvain, Lochlann Wilde has finally conquered the four oriels of the Wispwood. Now that the elemental gemstones are united in his amulet, Locke can earn Aphrodite’s favor. Whatever that may be. But there’s plenty to do in the meantime, anyway. Catching up with his mom, for example, or exploring his true identity as a half-undine human. Sylvain’s hotness and histrionics keep him very busy, too. But something strange is afoot at the academy. The arrival of a familiar face, a mythical mage, a living legend… except that no one even knew he was still alive. Grand Summoner Baylor Wilde has returned to the Wispwood.     AmazonKU

ANCIENT PROMISES (CIDER FALLS SHIFTERS BOOK SIX) by R E Butler

When dragon shifter Eivross balks at his king brother’s desire to wage war against another nest, he chooses to be exiled instead of helping his brother take innocent lives. Exile for a dragon shifter means finding a new place to call home, and he chooses Cider Falls. Diem loves Cider Falls and working in the bookstore she owns, and she’s even happier now that she’s picked up a volunteer job at the school library. When a stranger comes to town, Diem knows he’s her truemate, and not just because he shifts when they meet and rips the front door off its hinges. But Eivross won’t take Diem as his mate because his brother is dangerous and he’s worried she’ll be caught in the crossfire. When a spurned female dragon tells his brother where Eivross is, he shows up with an army, intending to take Diem for his own mate and kill Eivross in the process. Can Eivross keep Diem safe against a horde of angry dragons, or will he lose the most important treasure of all?

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DATING A LOVE GODDESS (JINX PARANORMAL DATING AGENCY BOOK ONE) by Laura Greenwood

A love goddess might know a lot about romance, but can she find it for herself? As a goddess of love, Aine is used to thinking about romance, just not her own. But after calling a Council of the other love gods, she finds herself with the possibility that someone might want her. Min knows that winning Aine’s heart is going to be tough, but he’s determined to convince her that they could be good together. Can the two of them figure out how to make it work?

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REBEL WITCH (OUTLAW: A THIEVES SERIES BOOK THREE) by Lexi Blake

Kelsey Owens just wants to settle in with her gorgeous husbands, surrounding herself with her reclaimed family. Preparations should be made for the arrival of their new son. The world has other plans. War is brewing, powerful forces are lining up against everyone she loves, and her latest prisoner also happens to be her best friend in the world. Being the sheriff of the supernatural world really sucks sometimes. Olivia Carey lost everything. Stripped of the magic that gave her life color and substance, she thought it couldn’t get worse. Then Kelsey was gone. She found a light in the darkness. A path back to her magic, but claiming it somehow put her on the opposite side of a war with everyone she knew and cared for. She knows that her cause was just, but lately things are confusing. Captured by the rebels she tormented and once called friends, she is forced to question everything she knows. When someone dear to them both is struck down, Kelsey and Liv must join forces again. Only Liv can work the spell to save them, but that spell requires a unique ingredient found only on the Hell plane. Stealing it will mean risking everything—including the growing bond between Liv and her old boyfriend, Casey Lane. Hell has some tricks up its sleeve for both Liv and Kelsey. And in the midst of battle, Liv will be forced to decide between saving their world and burning it all down.

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BLACK HEART BLOOMING (PHOENIX IMMORTAL BOOK THREE) by Alexa Piper

He looked fierce now. Had since I’d mentioned occasionally dying. To be…cherished like that. To have someone who cared about my deaths, it…it had been a very long time. Cursed with immortality, the man known as the Black Shuck by some, as Bennet by others, has resigned himself to a lonely, endless existence. Long days are interspersed with death, dying, and the odd assassin job. During one of these jobs, he dies and comes back to life in front of very human and very innocent Amory, who is both fascinating and enchanting. Through his courting, Bennet finds himself enjoying his existence for the first time in a long time. He will do anything to protect Amory, will die and live for this human who has captured his immortal heart. Yet, the self-doubt Bennet hides behind a confident mask plagues him, and beings from the supernatural world he is a part of target Amory to target him. Bennet knows what he wants, but will all the skills he learned over hundreds of years be enough to keep Amory? Note: This book covers some of the events that occur in Moonlight Cherries. While this is the third book in a series, it can be read before books one and two as an alternative entry point. Given the character telling the story is an immortal assassin, some readers may find this book too dark.

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GILDED WINGS (FALLEN FAE GODS BOOK ONE) by Jaymin Eve

VS Note: Author sez this is a continuation of a short story previously released, but now is at 95K words.

One call changed the course of my life forever. When my phone rings after a night drinking with my best friend, I had no idea my whole world was about to change. “A book is missing,” a deep, unnaturally enticing voice growls down the line. Panicked, I race out to Dragerfield Library, breaking all the rules—even if a book is missing, we’re only allowed on property during the day. But if I don’t find that ancient tome, I’ll be fired anyway. “You should have waited until morning, human.” Too late to retreat, I soon learn why the rules exist. Dragerfield is a doorway between worlds. A doorway to Risest, the Faerie realm. A realm they access at night. And I’m the moronic human who wandered uninvited into their midst. The fae use humans for two reasons: entertainment, and well, you can use your imagination for the other. Even worse, the voice on the line that set all of this in motion is no ordinary fae. Drager, with his dragon scales and smoky scent is one of their gods. A Fallen Five. My new captor. A missing book is the least of my worries now. I’d thought I was about to be fired, but instead, I’m heading to Faerie. And it might be a one way trip.     AmazonKU

AUDITED BY ANUBIS (MONSTROUS MEET CUTES) by Wendi Gogh

AUDITED BY A MONSTER—sounds awful, right?I knew I shouldn’t have opened my door, but when a seven-foot descendant of a death god comes calling, you answer. Especially if this Anubis is from the government, but I don’t have anything to hide from the IRS. Right? Right?! Turns out, my mom—a.k.a. my business accountant—does. Now, every time I turn around, he’s there. Assessing. Advising. Arousing me until I can’t think straight. But I don’t need a stranger to fix my problems. I’m doing just fine on my own, and I swear the only thing crumbling in my life is the topping on my amazing fruit cobblers. Will I let Ahnou past the defenses I’ve built around my heart, or is my fall about to get taxing?     AmazonKU

GRUMPY ALPHA’S DESTINY by Danie Clark

VS Note: Listed in erotica.

I was not going to marry some random she-wolf my parents picked out for me. There had to be another option. I need to clear my head and found myself on the road, driving to the local cafe just inside the town by the pack. Something smells unusually good. It’s like raspberries and chocolate. The silken creamy richness lingers in the air with a slight punctuated tartness.My eyes flash yellow as we see the waitress. I know the smell is coming from this girl approaching. I know her. It’s Inez Calton. I used to bully her in High School. Under my breath I mutter, “Really Goddess?? You love playing games with me.” She is my mate. Boy, do I have a lot to make up for. I saw her walking towards me. Her white hair shimmering, green eyes locked and the dress… It slid around her curves with each step. I’m a lucky wolf, if only I can just get her to forgive me.   Amazon

CATCHING THE DRAGON’S HEART (HEARTSTONE RESCUE BOOK TWO) by Minerva Howe

Eyv never expected his dragon betrothed to throw him over for his brother. Or for his family to agree to it, and to try to hurt him. But just when he believes his life is over, an alpha dragon swoops out of the sky to save him. Too bad his heartstone is already smashed, which is a usually death sentence. Durango is all about rescuing other dragons, and he and his team get to Eyv just in time. And when he touches Eyv, he knows he’s in trouble. He wants Eyv as his mate, but that means they have to find Eyv a new stone. And even if they do that, can they find a way to be together if Durango is still out rescuing other dragons? These two must find both common ground and a solution to Eyv’s stone problem, and fast.     AmazonKU

ROCK FALL (MONSTER PREY MATES BOOK THREE) by HB Jacks

Alone, pregnant and running from monsters…I thought I knew what I was signing up for at Prometheus labs. A living wage salary in return for terrible hours, appalling working conditions and the occasional medical trial to give me a nice end of month boost in funds. I never expected to end up pregnant and transported to a completely different world, where gargoyles taunt me and my life is immeasurably worse. Until they show up.
Two alpha gargoyles, granite gods of males, along with a gargoyle knight who could charm the birds from the trees. They never expected to find me, and now they’re claiming me, and my unborn child for themselves. I’m not ready to surrender anything, but my treacherous body tells me otherwise. It needs the attention of all three gargoyles, over and over again. But I’m not going to let them take my heart. Gargoyles have destroyed my life, and I have no reason to let them in, no matter they call me ‘mate’ and make every part of me sing like I belong to them. I won’t give in. And when I have my baby, I’m leaving. et them try to stop me.     AmazonKU

TWO TWISTED CROWNS (THE SHEPHERD KING BOOK TWO) by Rachel Gillig

Gripped by a tyrant king and in the thrall of dark magic, the kingdom is in peril. Elspeth and Ravyn have gathered most of the twelve Providence Cards, but the last—and most important—one remains to be found: the Twin Alders. If they’re going to find the card before Solstice and set free the kingdom, they will need to journey through the dangerous mist-cloaked forest. The only one who can lead them through is the monster that shares Elspeth’s head: the Nightmare. And he’s not eager to share any longer.

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WOLVES ALWAYS BITE (WILLOWS LAKE SUPERNATURALS BOOK TWO) by Lori Ames

What’s a simple human to do when he discovers supernatural beings are real? Ask a lot of questions, take a lot of notes, and try to seduce a werewolf, of course. 
Jeremy has always wanted to befriend mythical creatures, play with forbidden magic, and meet his fated mate. Okay, okay. He knows the difference between fiction and real life; he is an author after all… Or he would be if he ever got to “The End” on one of his stories. So he realizes his desire to live inside a fantasy romance novel is a touch unrealistic, but where is the joy in living a life that is boring and predictable and overwhelmingly blah? At least that’s what he thinks until a hot AF werewolf saves him from his freaky boss and turns his whole life upside down. And his boss? She isn’t the weird old lady he thought she was, but how could he have guessed she is a grumpy goblin with a reputation for selling black-market magical artifacts? Now Jeremy is determined to know everything about the supernatural world, and Adrian, his swoon-worthy werewolf hero, is willing to answer all his questions, even when they make the big guy blush. But when his former goblin boss kidnaps his cat to convince Jeremy to return the items she thinks he stole, things get serious fast. Now in between plotting his next MM romance and seducing the beautiful werewolf (and not just for research purposes), he needs to stage a cat rescue. Life is definitely not boring now.     AmazonKU

THE FORSAKEN VAMPIRE (DIRTY BLOOD BOOK FOUR) by Penelope Barsetti

My task is simple—kidnap Princess Rolfe. But the second I lay eyes on her…I realize she’s anything but simple. Rancor, Leader of the Teeth, has commanded I fetch her in exchange for the Golden Serpent venom. But my plan is immediately derailed when I feel it. When I feel how much she wants me…I’ve had many lovers in my lifetime, but her passion puts them all to shame. One night turns into two…and then three…and then it becomes clear all my nights will be reserved for this woman. But I gave Rancor my word—and I have to keep it. She’s too ferocious to take by force so I drug her before I steal her from Delacroix. I escort her all the way to the Teeth and leave her there until Rancor tells me his plans. “We’ll play with her for a bit…and then we’ll eat her. And once her father comes for her, we’ll eat him too.” With my obligation fulfilled, I’m free to go. But can I leave such a beautiful woman to a horrible fate?     AmazonKU

DAWN OF FATE AND VALOR (AWAKENED FATES BOOK TWO) by Lucinda Dark

Born a royal heir. Fallen from grace. Born as the daughter of the Saintess Queen, now my hands are soaked in blood. I am a killer. I am Awakened. I am a Queen without a throne. Against the wishes of my escort guard, Solomon, I must seek the aid from the kingdom of my betrayer. As the connection between Solomon and I soars to new heights, one thing is becoming incredibly clear…My newfound abilities have brought with them secrets. Dreams torment me, and I am lost to understand what they mean … and why the image of my Goddess’s lover looks like Solomon. A mad prince, a lost friend, mortal enemies … I have to find a way to save my country and my sanity.   AmazonKU

HIDDEN HUNTER: VAMPIRES OF BLOOD AND BONES 15 by B A Stretke

There is something in the woods…Kevin Paulson has had nearly everything in his life ripped away from him. He’s now alone in the woods of Central Michigan building a homestead for himself and wondering where everything went wrong and if he’ll ever be able to trust again. What he doesn’t know is that he is far from alone out here in these woods, woods that for hundreds of years have been the playgrounds of cougars and vampires. He’s being watched from afar by a trained soldier of the DuCane Coven, for his safety and something else. The more the soldier watches, the more intrigued and even beguiled he becomes by Kevin, shunning all society and going back to basics. Kevin will soon learn that the man watching him from afar will become his champion and his everlasting love. Archer Quinn is an elite soldier, tracker, and assassin of Coven DuCane. He’s worked in the field for years advancing his Coven’s interests, but was called home for a special assignment. Keep watch …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)   Amazon

WITCH UNDER PRESSURE (CRYSTAL BEACH MAGIC MYSTERY SERIES BOOK SIX) by Karen McSpade

Welcome to Crystal Beach, an enchanting town with a dangerous secret. When psychic witch Sidney Grace uncovers a crime spree plaguing the town, she’s ready to try her hand at a little magic to figure out whodunit. But before she can cast another bad spell, Ada-Mae enrolls her in a school of magic. “What? Enrolled me? Into a school for witches? But I’m too old to be in school!” Her cat Mojo agrees…until he finds himself in his own predicament. Struggling to control her powers and navigate her new life, Sidney is drawn into a mystery that hits close to home. Even her dad senses the danger lurking near Mystic Dunes. Too bad the handsome Chief of Police doesn’t believe in magic! A villain determined to get their hands on the magical item at any cost pushes Sidney to team up with her spell-happy grandmother, a snarky cat, and a cast of quirky residents to solve the case. But as she gets closer to the truth, she discovers the magical item is more powerful and dangerous than these witches ever imagined.     AmazonKU

KISS OF ENCHANTMENT (THE DARKFIRE CHRONICLES BOOK ONE) by DEborah Cooke

Cast through time with his fellow Dragon Legion Warriors, Orion follows the spark of his firestorm, the sign of his destined mate’s presence. Only when he’s left behind, alone in a different time, does he discover the darkfire’s deception. His firestorm might be a feint, but the woman touched by its golden radiance is one who could capture Orion’s heart forever. When Slayers attack, Orion is determined to defend her and her secrets, no matter the price to himself. Grad student Francesca is more interested in her career and research than in getting married. But then, she’s never met a man like Orion, a fierce protector whose presence ignites an undeniable desire within her—although the seductive power of his kiss isn’t the only thing Francesca can’t explain. Orion also creates a glow inside the vase said to contain the voice of the Cumaean Sibyl. When that light is released, Francesca hears the voice of the past and is revealed as Orion’s destined mate—making her the Slayers’ target. On the run, Orion and Francesca join forces to solve the Sibyl’s last riddle. Will success provide the key to their shared future? Or will the unpredictable darkfire snatch Orion away as abruptly as he arrived—along with Francesca’s memories of the dragon shifter who has claimed her heart? How much will either of them sacrifice to save their their unborn son and defend their future together?

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FOREVER TOGETHER (THE UNDREAD DETECTIVE AGENCY BOOK FOUR) by Shelby Rhodes

VS Note: MM Paranormal romance.

Octavius Evander here. I suppose you have come to see how it all ends. Well, ‘ends’, as in, we’ve reached the end of this part of my story. It wouldn’t be proper of me to move on until we finish it all off, right? As this is the last book in this series, I feel it is my duty, to end things with a bang! A glittery bang. By bang, I mean, a giant, super cool, Halloween party. And what a party it was… Costumes, decorations, family, frenemies, scares, Turney screaming and clinging on to me—fun times! Not so fun was the interruption to said party. It really was unfair to me. I was on vacation from real murder and mayhem—case related mayhem only—yet somehow, someone had the audacity to be murdered. Inconsiderate people all around! But you didn’t all come here just for the Halloween party. I know that. There is a certain someone you are waiting to hear about, I’m sure. A certain horrible, maggot of a person. Well…you won’t be disappointed. That issue will be solved, once and for all. The question you may be asking yourselves now is, how will it be solved? All I’m willing to say is, it happened in an unusual and extremely unprepared way. While, you shouldn’t worry too much, as my story, my precious Turney’s story, has a happy ending…it may be good to keep in mind that happiness sometimes shines brightest right after despair.     AmazonKU

MEANT FOR TWO (PACK WARS: THE GRANGERS BOOK FIVE) by Vella Day