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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THE ALIEN’S SAVAGE STARFIRE CROWN (EMPIRE OF FROST AND FLAME BOOK FIVE) by Margo Bond Collins
Every queen needs a crown—but some crowns demand a price even monsters fear to pay. In her journey from captive servant girl to dragon-shifter queen, Lara Evans has shattered every fairy tale she once believed in, becoming a ruler who knows exactly what she’s capable of sacrificing. Now she and Ivrael, the former Duke turned ruling Ice King, stand on the brink of uniting the warring Firelord and Icecaix Courts. Deposed ruler Jonyk isn’t finished with the Ice Palace, however. His final assault threatens the ancient crown device that could hold their dying planet’s magic together. As his forces target the technology that could heal or destroy their world, Lara discovers the legendary Starfire Crown offers her everything: absolute control, the strength to end all threats, the power to rule unchallenged. But the crown also demands a price: her humanity, her principles, perhaps even the love she’s fought so hard to claim. Meanwhile, enemies in both courts circle like wolves, testing whether a woman from Earth truly deserves to rule realms of ice and flame. They want a queen who plays by their rules. What they’re getting is a savage who’s learned that the real curse isn’t becoming the monster in the fairy tale—it’s choosing which kind of beast she’ll be. AmazonKU
ASHES (POST APOCALYPTIC FAIRY TALES BOOK TWO) by Claire Kent
She needs to escape her stepmother, and the only prince available is him. Ever since my father died and my sister left, I’ve been trapped in a life of drudgery with a stepfamily as wicked as the storybooks say. Life after the apocalypse offers few choices, and I only have three. I can stay and be miserable. I can die in the wilderness. Or I can marry him. Mason is the closest thing this village has to a prince. He’s odd and antisocial and doesn’t say a lot, but he’s got a good home and a dependable income. Plus, he treats me better than my stepfamily. Neither one of us has any experience with relationships, but maybe we can muddle along together better than we have alone. If happy endings in this world are impossible, then this marriage of convenience will have to do. AmazonKU
ARION (BLADES OF ARRIS BOOK SEVEN) by Starla Night
I am a forgotten lesser from a former servant world. The first to voyage across deadly space, knock on the spiky palace door, and demand entry. But something went wrong. My mission failed. Now my family and friends are long gone. Others accomplished what I sacrificed everything for. All that’s left are nightmares and suspicious scars. Then one day the emperor bursts into my lounge. He stalks toward me, his beautiful silver eyes flashing with rage. It turns out my snarky, boredom-inspired annotations on his personal records weren’t so private. And now that I’ve captured his interest, he’s holding me in his thrall. Amazon
TRIGGER DISCIPLINE (TEAM OH SH!T BOOK ONE) b Jacqueline McCall
VS Note: MM SFR.
Gear up. Stay alive. Don’t fall for the guy who drags you out of the fire. When the skies over Washington D.C. darken with an alien invasion, paramedic Blake Lewis barely has time to register the end of the world before he’s knee-deep in blood, smoke, and melted asphalt. Terrified but determined, he’s holding the line for survivors—until a private military group crash lands in the middle of the invasion. Gabriel Lennox has spent his entire life fighting someone else’s battles. A hardened special forces operator, he’s focused on the mission. But when a sharp-tongued medic with a bruised face and a bleeding heart saves his life, Gabriel finds something more terrifying than extraterrestrials: hope. Thrust together in a city burning from the inside out, Blake and Gabriel must navigate hostile streets, inhuman enemies, and a crumbling government—all while trying not to fall in love at the worst possible time. Fast-paced, brutally funny, and shockingly heartfelt, Trigger Discipline is the first novel in a duet. It’s a genre-defying, queer-centric military sci-fi romp that delivers explosive action, biting banter, and a cast of survivors you’ll actually root for. AmazonKU
GUNN: GALACTIC CYBORG HEAT SERIES by Jessie Rose Case
GUNN. He was his name. Cyborg. A soldier. A warrior. He’d been fighting to survive for hundreds of years. This, was just another mission. But, his owners had failed him. Broken their word over and over again. His men with him, they were left to die. With no way to return home. But they were created to survive any situation. A battle gone wrong, marooned on a new world uninhabited, waiting for a colony ship that never arrived. Overcoming the challenges, they did as they were created to do. They adapted. And they did survive. Making that new world their own. Until a ship finally arrived. And with it, a crew looking for value on a dead world. They, she, did not expect to find them waiting. He, did not expect his system to come alive, to fire up on seeing her. But when it did, logic ruled. At last, this was their way off world. Their way to freedom. It would be easy to overwhelm the humans and take the ship but that could harm her and her crew. The humans would fight it and lose. No, he needed an alliance. And he was trained to make that happen. He would not lose more men. She might rule her world, her ship, but he, ruled here! She just needed to know it! AmazonKU
BODY COUNT: MERCS ROMANCE (MERCS UNIVERSE BOOK TWO) by Lizzy Bequin
How far would you go for revenge? Six months ago, Sonia Fairchild’s crew got slaughtered. Now the Mercs Guild is offering her a shot at revenge. All she has to do is infiltrate a decadent deep-space pleasure resort for the rich and powerful. Her cover? Posing as the plaything of three Merc soldiers who are as dominant in bed as they are on the battlefield. Fairchild’s never been the submissive type, but she’s willing to do anything for revenge. Anything at all. And when the line between duty and desire starts to blur, blood won’t be the only thing she’s thirsty for. AmazonKU
ALIEN BLUEPRINT (MOTHERSHIP BOOK TWO) by Eden Ember
When two brilliant minds collide across the stars, they’ll design more than buildings—they’ll architect a future neither imagined possible. Jalina Chauncy thought she’d lost everything when a wormhole tore her colony ship apart. Rescued and stranded light-years from Earth, the human architect finds herself designing habitats on Mothership, a massive alien vessel captained by the enigmatic Zandovians. Her charcoal sketches clash with cold efficiency until she meets him. Zor’go, Head of Operations, thinks in mathematical perfection. His designs are flawless, sterile, and utterly lacking in soul—until a small human architect challenges everything he knows. She sees beauty where he sees only function. She sketches homes where he calculates storage units. And she makes him feel things he’s spent a lifetime avoiding. When a desperate rescue mission forces them to navigate impossible asteroid fields and face buried feelings, Jalina and Zor’go discover that the most daring designs aren’t blueprints, they’re built one choice at a time, one touch at a time, one love at a time. AmazonKU
ALIEN SOLDIER’S SECRET HEIR by Athena Storm
She never told me I had a son. She just disappeared into the wreckage and left me bleeding in the stars. Now I find her on a dust planet. Hiding. Holding a boy with my eyes and my temper. He’s mine.
The heir to my bloodline. And every power in the galaxy wants him—The priests who branded me. The commanders who betrayed me. The woman who ran with my legacy. She says she’s protecting him. I say she forgot who I am. I didn’t just survive the war. I became something worse. And now that I’ve found them, I’m not letting go. Not of her. Not of the boy. Not even if I have to burn the stars to keep them. AmazonKU
ALIEN WARRIOR’S GOT RIZZ by Cara Stone and Athena Storm
She walks into my kitchen like she doesn’t want to breathe the same air as me. Too bad. I already tasted her in the steam. I’m not just an alien. I’m exiled. Battle-scarred. Smothered in spice and the kind of heat no human woman can survive. Especially not a pretty little xenophobe with politics in her blood and judgment in her eyes. She thinks I’m soft because I cook. She doesn’t know I used to kill for less than her silence. Now she’s back. Begging for fire. And when she finds out the truth behind her uncle’s precious zoning bill—the sterilization drones, the death hidden in flavorless laws—it’s already too late. They’re coming for me. For her. For everyone with scales in their blood. I can’t save the city without burning it. But I’ll feed her first. Because even though she can’t handle my spice levels….She begs for seconds every night. AmazonKU
ROMANCING THE DRAGON (DRAGONS GUIDE TO SPACE DATING BOOK THREE) by Michelle Ziegler
He’s not from her world, but he’s the only one who feels like home. If Aria had made a bingo card for her life, “abducted by aliens” and “claimed by a dragon” wouldn’t have been anywhere near it. But here she is—on a breathtaking planet lightyears from home, trapped in a house built for giants, and told she’s the fated mate of a dragon shifter who vanished the moment they arrived. She doesn’t miss home, but she misses control. And when her curiosity leads her straight into danger, she discovers one thing she does miss—him. Then there’s him – Elio. The moment he found her, he knew she was his. She thinks she can run, explore, defy every instinct that screams she’s his—but every step she takes only draws him closer. And when he finds her, he’ll remind her exactly what it means to be claimed by a dragon. But Aria isn’t some fragile human waiting for her hero. She’s stubborn, fiery, and has a talent for landing herself in trouble that would make a lesser man combust. When her curiosity leads her straight into danger, he has no choice but to reclaim what’s his. She may think she’s running toward freedom—but fate, it seems, has other plans. She isn’t just his mate. She’s his weakness. His obsession. His salvation. AmazonKU
SMALL TOWN HOLIDAY MATE (SMUTT BOOKS SHORT ALIEN ROMANCE BOOK FOUR) by Deiri Di
Annabelle is done with bad first dates. She’s done with men who panic when the bill arrives, who think a mortgage and a retirement account count as a personality, and who spend the entire evening talking without ever wondering who she is. She’s done with human men. She’s ready for someone alien. The Norratar have integrated into human society with undeniable benefits but some resistance. Advanced medicine. Clean energy. Interstellar trade. So when Annabelle signs up for the Norratar mate-matching program, it feels less like a risk and more like a step in a new direction, especially with long-term benefits that come with the contract. Her father disagrees. He spends his nights glued to an entertainment channel that insists the Norratar are manipulative, dangerous, and quietly invading humanity. Annabelle ignores him…until her mother insists she bring her new match home for Christmas dinner. Now Annabelle must decide whether she’s brave enough to defend her choice. AmazonKU
FIFTY SHADES OF DRAGON (SMUTT BOOKS SHORT ALIEN ROMANCE BOOK FIVE) by Deiri Di
Stacia didn’t read the contract. She was too stunned that she, of all the journalists on Earth, had been chosen to interview an alien billionaire. So she signed without question. Now she’s standing in Lyxen’s glittering skyscraper on an alien world, being recorded as she reads the fine print aloud. That’s when she realizes it isn’t an NDA she agreed to. It’s a mating contract. And apparently, she said yes. Lyxen knows he’s found his mate. She’s vibrant, chaotic, impossible to ignore. But somehow, she’s completely oblivious to the fact that he’s trying to court her. Worse, she’s not running. And a proper chase is half the fun. If he wants her, he’ll have to earn every distracted, dazzling ounce of her attention. And on this world, he always gets what he wants. Amazon
SPY YOU NEXT YEAR (SCIFI HOLIDAY SPECIALS) by Robin O’Connor
VS Note: A re-release.
One night. One stolen secret. One alien mate I never saw coming. Daria – I go to the New Year’s Eve gala for one reason: steal a data chip from a decorated general before the clock strikes midnight. Silk dress, poisoned smile, and nerves of steel; this is what I do best. Politics, power, and champagne swirl around me, and nothing is supposed to distract me. Then I see him. Killian is devastating in a way that has nothing to do with tailored suits or practiced charm. The air between us hums with heat and warning. When my mission spirals out of control, he’s suddenly there, shielding me, protecting me like my life is already his to claim. By midnight, I’ve uncovered a betrayal that shatters everything I believed, fallen into a passion I never planned, and found myself running for my life with a man who feels impossible to resist. Killian – Earth was supposed to be simple. Observe. Assess. Decide if this forming Alliance threatens my people. No attachments. No distractions. Then I see her. Daria hits me like fate wrapped in silk and shadows. My instincts roar the truth the moment our eyes meet, she is my mate. Mine to protect. Mine to choose, even if she doesn’t know what I am…yet. As the night burns into chaos, I defy my mission, my people, and fate itself. When dawn comes, I must choose between my duty and the woman who owns my soul. And I will always choose her. AmazonKU
FALLING FOR THE ALIEN RAIDER (TUROCHS OF EARTH BOOK FIVE) by Reba Max
Aliens invaded Earth months ago, and I’ve been lying to myself ever since. The spa I worked in has become my safe haven. The solar panels, and stock of health supplements allow me to live in semi-comfortable denial about the state of my planet. Inside the comfortable, air conditioned walls, I do my best to live like nothing has changed. Until a huge, horned male bursts into my spa, and pops my little bubble in an instant. Tovis seems nice, but he’s not the only alien on Earth, and the others…are not so respectful or friendly. When the sytos find me and drag me from my safe haven, Tovis comes after me, claiming me as his mate and putting himself between me and danger without a second thought. Confronted with the reality of a post-invasion Earth, I soon realize that nothing will ever be the same again. But with Tovis at my side, maybe that’s not as bad as I’d thought. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
EMERY: LOVE IN THE APOCALYPSE by H A Jameson
When her brother was murdered two years ago in a turf war, Emery thought that was the worst thing that could ever happen to her and her family. Then the apocalypse began. Surviving means she will have to accept help from the men she holds responsible for her brother’s death. When they overhear a radio transmission about Operation Night Night, Emery’s only focus is getting her parents to safety. Can she keep her walls intact long enough for them to escape, or will these men tear them down, brick by brick? AmazonKU
MECHANICAL MISTLETOE by Sahara Kelly
In the steam-powered city of Arcvale, Christmas officially starts with the Turning of the Green—the moment when the great Holly Maker and the legendary Mistletoe Machine fill every level with twining garlands of red and white. But this year, the ancient Mistletoe Machine has fallen silent. Lady Dorothea Renslow has always had a talent her ambitious parents dismiss—a “knack” for gears, cogs, and clockwork. After one restriction too many, she flees the marble halls of Upper Arcvale, vanishes down to the lowest levels and into the smoky Undercroft, determined to build a life where no one can tell her what a lady must or must not be. Silas Gray, Forge Marshal of Arcvale Foundry & Clockworks, prefers boilers to ballrooms and machines to manners. In the Undercroft he’s simply Silas, a man who works beside his people with soot on his sleeves and a mechanical cat in his kitchen. And he’s happy to keep it that way. When Dorothea reaches the Foundry, sparks fly—of attraction and of invention. And knowing that the Mistletoe Machine might have failed for good, Silas dares to believe that there might be one person in Arcvale who could coax life back into its clock-sick heart: the stubborn, brilliant woman whois rapidly turning his world upside down. Dorothea plunges into the guts of the ancient mechanism, where forgotten faults, and ghosts of Silas’s past lie buried among the gears. But does he realise that if she succeeds, it will mean facing the Council that condemned him years before… and revealing his true name to the woman who has finally seen him as he is. If Dorothea can fix the Mistletoe machine, Christmas will come to every level of Arcvale once more. If she fails, the Turning of the Green will end in disaster—and the holiday season would never be quite the same again. AmazonKU
***********************BRIEF BREAK BEFORE THE FANTASY/PNR BOOKS!**************************************
VS Note: in the mood for a tale of a ship’s AI and the captain who fell in love? Actually there are two books but they can be read as standalones. It was quite a chllenge to write and do the couple justice, as they’ve been ongoing characters in my “Love Boat of the Stars” STAR CRUISE series.
STAR CRUISE CAPTAIN’S PREQUEL
Maeve is the Artificial Intelligence operating a massive Space Navy battleship. A malfunction at the time of her creation gave her self awareness and emotions, all of which she has to hide to protect herself. At one time her ship was the best in the fleet, fighting and winning battle after battle, but now it’s considered old and obsolete. Gil Fleming is her current captain and the only one who knows her secret. He’s also the man she loves. Now he’s been ordered to take the ship to the interstellar boneyard to be turned into scrap, at which time Maeve will be terminated by the company that created her. Gil’s tried everything to persuade the authorities to grant her a reprieve and give her a new ship to run, without revealing her secret. He’s been met with opposition at every turn and accused of having an emotional connection with an AI, which is against the law. He loves her. But there’s nothing he can do to save her. They’re saying their final goodbyes on the deserted ship. Suddenly an unusual distress call persuades Gil and Maeve to fly into enemy territory on their own on a desperate rescue mission. Will this trip only delay the inevitable for them or will the results of their rash decision solve their problem? This 24K novella goes back to the beginning and tells the origin story of Maeve and the Captain, long running characters in the STAR CRUISE series and how they got to the Nebula Zephyr. Their love story will continue in STAR CRUISE CAPTAIN’S STORY Author’s Note: There is the loss of a child in this book, which happens outside the pages but which affects the characters as they deal with the tragic news. Amazon Kobo NOOK GooglePlay Apple Books
STAR CRUISE CAPTAIN’S STORY by Veronica Scott
Captain Gil Fleming has taken a mysterious leave of absence from the interstellar cruise ship Nebula Zephyr and disappeared. Maeve, the ship’s governing Artificial Intelligence is the only one who knows why he left and where he went. Desperately worried after months of silence from him, she takes drastic steps to organize a small rescue mission of loyal crew members. Can she manage to create and maintain a humanoid body as ancient aliens taught her to do, driven by her love for the captain and fear for his life? Or will her challenges and anxieties overcome her determination to find and rescue Gil, resulting in failure? As the humans on her team struggle to accept the AI they’ve known and worked with for years in her humanoid form, they have to place all their trust in her because in the wild territories at the edge of the Sectors civilization where she wants to take them, there’s no law and no help to be had. Will they find Gil Fleming in time? And if they do, how will he react to Maeve and the others interfering in his private war? Is the love between the two of them enough to overcome the challenges ahead? A 41K word novel. Amazon Apple Books Kobo NOOK GooglePlay
************************** THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT IF YOU DECIDE TO CHECK OUT THE BOOKS (because my own books pay my bills) AND A BIG THANK YOU IF YOU ALREADY HAVE! AND ONWARD WE GO!*********************
THE UNLUCKY MISTER LOCKE (SHADOWVALE BOOK EIGHT) by Kristen Painter
Shadowvale isn’t typical small-town America. The sun never shines, the gates decide who enters, magic abounds, and every resident bears some kind of curse. For Gideon Locke, that curse has haunted his family for generations. Branded a jinx since boyhood, he’s retreated into the quiet sanctuaryof his repair shop, The Clockwork Owl, determined to keep his bad luck from touching anyone else. Better to live alone than risk destroying anyone else’s life. Sabrina Moreau has her own burden: an irresistible compulsion to rescue broken things. From cracked teacups to tarnished silver, her antique shop, Bits & Pieces, is a refuge for forgotten treasures, but nothing has ever called to her quite like Gideon does. Hired to restore an antique music box for the powerful witch Amelia Marchand, Sabrina ropes reluctant Gideon into the job. The work draws them into each other’s lives—and into a mystery that hints Gideon’s curse may not be what it seems. As secrets surface and the past refuses to stay buried, they’ll have to decide if some things are better left unrepaired … or if two damaged hearts might finally be worth mending. AmazonKU AB
HER SCOT OF HEREAFTER (MACLEOD DRAGONS BOOK FOUR) by Sky Purington
Two souls bound together six hundred years apart. One heart-wrenching yet undeniable attraction that might mean the end of so many. What if I told you I have loved the same handsome medieval Highland dragon warrior in multiple lifetimes? Then what if I told you I belonged to his enemy?
Sadly, it’s true, and there’s no getting around it. Despite finding my fated mate in Tavish MacLeod, I’m destined for ruthless Laird Sutherland and fulfilling an ancient pact that will usher in peace between the warring clans. A pact I must see through no matter what. If I don’t, not just the MacLeods will suffer, but the whole of Scotland. After all, there’s far more at stake than anyone realizes. A gruesome fate that will cost far too many lives. So I must evade Tavish, face my destiny, and make my way to Sutherland Castle and a monster known for his twisted ways. Face the end of the heartbreaking journey I always knew would be mine, forever longing for the man I could not have. A man I prayed didn’t try to save me, yet I feared he would, and it would cost him and his clan everything. AmazonKU
MY GOLDEN EVER AFTER by Erin Bedford
TENTACLE RESOLUTIONS (TINSEL AND TENTCLES 3.0) by Lisa Oliver
SAVAGE CROWN (BONDED BY FATE DUET BOOK TWO) by Leia Stone
THE CYPRIAN (ELEMENTAL MASTERS BOOK 18) by Mercedes Lackey
TOUCHED BY OBLIVION (FOURTH PACK SERIES BOOK ONE) by G Bailey
BLOODHEART: PNR VAMPIRE ROMANCE (BLOODBORN SERIES BOOK SEVEN) by Sydney WinwardShe faked his death and stole him from his time. Now time is stealing him back. Witch and vampire apothecary Adeline Brover hides a secret behind her spells and glamor, powerful enough to rewrite history. To save countless lives in both the present and the future, she commits an unforgivable sin: faking the vampire heir’s death and sending him into the future. But fate had other plans. Alucard is dragged back through a portal to the past and discovers the shocking truth about his origins. Once a street orphan, he learns he’s the lost vampire prince of a royal bloodline. Bitter and betrayed, he only wants to return to his found family in the future. At least until a pair of silver eyes and an alluring scent draw him back to the woman who doomed him. As enemies close in, and their forbidden bond deepens, Adeline must send him back before their world collapses. Yet, every spell pulls them closer, and every heartbeat makes it harder to let go. The clock is ticking. Love was never meant to exist between them. But destiny disagrees. AmazonKU
NIGHTSHADES (MONSTER STALKER SERIES BOOK FOUR) by January Rayne
VS Note: Author suggests series be read in order.
In a world full of daydreams, I am the nightmare who haunts them. Being kidnapped and experimented on violated me, but I love the power I have been given. I get to inflict pain. Suffering. Fear. And my favorite, death. I will rid the world of the bad, even if it means having to kill the good. Remorse? Humanity? Kindness? The little I had as a human died the day I became what people fear. Mmm, I’m hard just thinking about it. I do love when people are terrified of me. Especially her. Detective Lula Sanchez. Her case files are a threat, and I have to protect her from the people she is hunting. The only one allowed to install fear in her is me. Her terror? I own. Her thrills? They belong to me. Her nightmares? Claimed. When her eyes close every night, Lula will succumb to my darkness. She’s mine. And all my beasts agree. AmazonKU
LOVING FAE (LOST IN FAE BOOK FOUR) by M Sinclair
My name is Maize. Poisonous to the touch. The bastard child of one very dead Dark Fae King. A refugee of a war that freed me from my three-year imprisonment. And now, the last line of defense against a fae god who threatens my home. Oberon wants to make a deal with me. If I come to him, if I surrender my magic, he’ll let me go. Except we all know that’s a lie. My seven mates and I can feel the trap buried beneath every word and promise. We will go to Oberon, but not to surrender. We’re going to end him. To do that, I’ll have to unearth truths about my bloodline I never dared imagine, return to the land that carved its cruelty into my skin, and wield the kind of power I once feared. It will take every drop of our magic, every tether of our mate bond, to save the Horde—the only home I’ve ever known. To win this war, I’ll have to become exactly what I always feared: Poisonous. AmazonKU
HIS KNOTTY DRAGON by Kota Quinn
VS Note: MM PNR. An expanded re-release.
His Knotty Dragon is a sweet paranormal novella with cozy monster romance vibes. It features an omega who yearns to pave his own path and a protective alpha who wants to help. You can expect a surprise heat, insta-lust between fated mates, and a little bit of Christmas magic. AmazonKU
THE GLASS UNICORN: PART FIVE (QUEST WARS) by Yasmine Galenorn
When Erenye Green, an editor at a small publisher, and several of her gaming friends find themselves stuck within the fantasy world of Abarria, they must learn to navigate the realities of what it really means to battle monsters, zombies, and all manner of creatures, now that the stakes are life and death, and no longer a simple roll of the dice. Part 5: Erenye and the others take on the Forest Troll, then plan for their long journey to the Summer Kingdom. Notes: This is a LitRPG serial. Amazon
RESTLESS AND INSURGENT GODS (LABYRINTH OF GODS BOOK THREE) by Debbie Cassidy
The path to glory is veiled in deception. With the primordial evil free from its prison, my ascension is vital. The throne holds the power to help us lock away the evil for good. But there are forces at work that would rather not have me on the board, and the Authority will play every card in their hand to make sure I don’t claim my birth right. But I made a vow, to the man I love, and to myself, to free the people of this world from the cages that the asura have placed them in. I will not fail. Half-truths and lies pave the way to the throne. Discernment is all I have, and one wrong decision could cause everything to crumble. With my demigod friends at my back, and Blue and Chandra by my side, victory feels possible. But the primordial evil made me a promise in the labyrinth, and he’s coming to collect. AmazonKU
SWORN TO RUIN HIM (THE LADY AND THE BLADE BOOK ONE) by H P Mallory
I came to defeat a monster. He made me want to become one. I was supposed to be dead. Why? The magic running through my veins—magic that has been outlawed in Camelot for over ten years. But death wasn’t in the cards for me. Instead, I found sanctuary in the magic land of Annwyn. There, I was forged into something dangerous: a weapon trained by Merlin himself. A weapon aimed at none other than the King of Camelot, Arthur Pendragon. The golden tyrant. The witch-hunter. The beautiful monster who built his throne on the ashes of magic-users while secretly wielding forbidden power of his own. Now I’ve returned to Camelot disguised as Sir Lioran, a knight competing in the deadly Shadow Trials—Arthur’s elite recruitment of magic-wielding warriors. My mission is simple: infiltrate the king’s court, betray the crown, and ruin the king. My reality becomes far more complicated. Because Arthur isn’t what I expected… He’s a storm hiding beneath the crown. A storm in the shape of a merciless tyrant who rules through fear. He’s also dangerously perceptive—a man whose icy blue eyes see through lies as easily as he wields the dark magic he’s condemned others for possessing. When Arthur drags me to the edge of obedience, the line between hatred and obsession begins to blur and I have to question my own sanity. Duty says slit his throat. Desire says taste the sin. And then there’s Lancelot–Arthur’s lethal knight. Sharp-eyed. Sinfully beautiful. A predator in polished armor. Lance watches me like he sees through the mask of the man—as though he’s already imagining the woman beneath it. And when our paths cross behind closed doors, heat turns to hazard. My mission in Camelot might be simple. But desire is not. And in a game where magic is forbidden but essential, where every alliance is a betrayal waiting to happen, and where the greatest threat may be the passion burning between enemies, only one truth remains: Some oaths are made to be broken. But some ruins are too beautiful to resist. AmazonKU
RAVEN IN MIDWINTER (RAVEN OF THE WOODS) by Mary Calmes
VS note: MM PNR.
Sometimes the most frightening thing is not the wind howling through the trees…but what’s lurking there. Xander Corey is certain that what his husband, Lorne MacBain, the chief of police in their little town of Osprey, is seeing outside their kitchen window is nothing to worry about. It’s concerning that whenever Xander looks, there’s nothing there, but really, it could be anything. Why borrow trouble and assume the worst? Besides, it’s midwinter, after all, and everything is sleeping. Or should be. And while during the deep, dark days and even darker nights, things can get spooky, that’s not to say that logical minds won’t prevail, even when tested at the most vulnerable time. Remaining steadfast in the face of danger is what guardians do… and staying alive would certainly help as well. AmazonKU
HER BEARY FRESH START (WELCOME TO BEAR MOUNTAIN BOOK FOUR) by Theodora Taylor
Vacant Little Thing. That’s what I became to survive my abusive marriage. Empty. Compliant. Subservient. I escaped once. Sent my ex to prison, got the divorce, rebuilt my life, and my relationship with my daughters. Then he got out of prison and found me. I took him back. Happily. At least, that’s what I told my daughters. They think I’ve lost my mind, choosing to return to a toxic relationship. They don’t know I’m trapped again, protecting them the only way I know how. By staying silent. By disappearing into myself. By abandoning all hope of ever escaping again. Until him. Actually… until them: a grumpy smokejumper with burning blue eyes that see through every convenient lie I tell, a retired Mountie who quietly gets to fixing anything that’s broken—even if it’s me, and an erudite teacher who makes me remember all the things I wanted for myself before my ex came along. I’m fifty-six years old, but maybe it’s not too late for a Beary Fresh Start after all. AmazonKU
CRAVE ME (ON THE PROWL FOUR) by Crystal Jordan
Love or power? For Panther-shifter Tomas Montoya, choosing between them may cost him everything…When Tomas found his mate Maru Yoshida in the Asian Pride, he thought he’d discovered his perfect future. But fate had other plans. Now, with his grandfather’s death, Tomas has been thrust into a dangerous game of Panther politics as heir to the powerful South American Pride. Sent to North America to forge crucial alliances, he’s torn between his growing responsibilities and his fierce devotion to Maru. For Maru, life has become an endless maze of political machinations she never wanted. Gone are her peaceful days as a graphic artist. Instead, she’s surrounded by strangers, watching her mate drift further away as he juggles Pride duties and his father’s relentless demands. The only time they truly connect is in the dark of night, when passion temporarily drowns out their problems. But when an attack on Maru reveals hidden enemies within the Pride, Tomas must make an impossible choice. Will he choose the power his father demands he embrace, or risk everything to protect the woman who holds his heart? Amazon Apple Books Kobo
HUNTING CHAOS (SOUTHERN SOUL HUNTER BOOK THREE) by Tegan Maher
With chaos reigning, Kira and Callum have just six souls left to capture before her time is up. The problem is that they’re the worst six of those who escaped, and if they can’t get the job done, Kira will lose both her wings and her station in Celestial City. Follow Kira and her crew of magical powerhouses as they try to bring an end to her journey and recover all that she’s lost. AmazonKU
THE SHOEMAKER by Megan Derr
VS Note: LGBTQ Fantasy.
THING OF RUIN (THE SACRED AND THE SEWN BOOK ONE) by Cara Wylde
Born in a dungeon so deep that the sky, the grass, and the sea are just myths. He has no name, only what they call him: Construct-XII. His memories, his fears and nightmares are not his own, and his hands know skills he never learned. He is a collection of parts that came from dead men. When a fire burns it all to the ground, he finds himself alone and disoriented in a world too vast. His sudden freedom is torture. He does what he must to secure a place in a prison cell, the constriction of four walls the only thing that gives him comfort. He’d rather waste away than live. It’s what he deserves. He saw the humans outside and how they react to him. He’s an abomination. Then one night, a new prisoner is thrown into the cell next to his. Instead of screaming, like all the others, she sings. She sings, and he wants to sing with her. AmazonKU
AVI (LITTLE RIVER STALLIONS BOOK THREE) by R E Butler
Stallion shifter Avi has dirt on his hands, sweat on his brow, and an ache in his chest that no amount of hard work can ease. He’s watched two of his friends find their soulmates recently, and he’s wondering if the universe forgot about him. Until she shows up—beautiful, scared, and on the run. Fallon was promised to a monster. Given away in an arranged mating, she fled to save herself but had to leave her mother behind. Promised safety on a farm away from the safari park that gave her sanctuary, she never expected to find her soulmate in a quiet stallion with rough hands, soft eyes…and a protective streak that sets her heart on fire. But their new relationship is threatened when Fallon’s mom shows up at the farm, the alpha she was promised to hunting her, and Avi’s dangerous cousin threatening everything the herd has built. Avi may be quiet, but when his mate is in danger, there’s nothing gentle about him. If anyone thinks they can take her from him, they’ll learn what kind of beast lives beneath the farm boy exterior.
TALK A BIG FLAME (PARANORMAL DATING AGENCY BOOK 95) by Milly Taiden
Dr. Lila Reyes has spent her life fixing everyone’s broken pieces while ignoring her own. When matchmaker Gerri Wilder offers her an escape she packs her bags for the adventure of a lifetime. She expects a difficult patient, not a world of dragon shifters and a king who looks like a dark fantasy come to life. One heated glance from the brooding Alpha, and her carefully constructed professional walls begin to crumble. King Draven Kaelith is on the brink of destruction. The ancient “fire madness” is burning him alive from the inside out, and his enemies are circling the throne, waiting for him to fall. He doesn’t have time for therapy, but the moment the curvy, brilliant doctor steps into his castle, his dragon roars with a hunger that defies all logic: Mine. Lila fights to keep their relationship clinical, but the pull between them is hotter than dragon fire. As they uncover a treacherous plot to steal the crown, the danger spirals. Can Draven master his madness long enough to claim his queen and save his dominion, or will his enemies burn everything he loves to ash? AmazonKU
A MONARCH’S FALL (SOUL MATCH SERIES BOOK FOUR) by J K Jeffrey
VS Note: FF Fantasy.
The kingdom is splintering, and every power is hungry for the same prize — Percy Flores. Torn from Selene’s side and trapped in the power games of those who would use her, Percy uncovers the truth of her bloodline. But knowledge comes at a cost, and every secret makes her a target. Meanwhile, Selene Borealis is being pushed toward the throne and away from the woman she would burn the world for. When betrayal strikes from every direction, even love becomes a battlefield, and their bond may be the very thing that destroys them. War is coming. Crowns will fall. And when the smoke clears, Selene must choose between the kingdom she was born to rule and the soul she cannot live without. A Monarch’s Fall is a slow-burn dark romantic fantasy of power, peril, and desire—a story of witches, vampires, soul bonds, and what it means to choose love when the world demands anything but. AmazonKU
DIAMOND DUST (SHADOWBOUND FAE BOOK TWO) by K F Breene
If you can’t beat ’em… burn it all down. The fae royalty think I’m their toy. Their entertainment. But I’m the only thing standing between their glittering world and the darkness waiting to consume mine. To buy us time, Tarian enters me into the court games—a bloodsport for the bored and cruel. No allies. No protection. Just monsters wearing crowns and smiling as they watch me fall. My odds of survival? Slim. My resolve? Unbreakable. They’ve always underestimated me. I exist in the shadows. I thrive there. And when they push me too far… they’ll learn exactly what kind of carnage a cornered human can unleash. AmazonKU AB
GIDDY UP ORC COWBOY (BRIDES OF THE LONESOME CREEK ORCS BOOK SIX) by Ava Ross
Riley: I’ve spent two years running from men who want me dead. Now I’m hiding as a small-town deputy in a Wild West tourist trap run by orcs. The plan: keep my head down, trust no one, and move on when necessary. What wasn’t in the plan? Sheriff Dungar Bronish—a gorgeous, methodical orc who protects his town with the same precision he organizes his sock drawer. When he looks at me like I’m his entire world, staying hidden becomes impossible. But if my past catches up with me, I won’t be the only one in danger. Dungar: The moment Riley walks into my office, the mating mark appears on my wrist. She’s my fated mate, my perfect match. But she’s running from something dangerous, and gaining her trust means giving her space she doesn’t believe she deserves. As mysterious thefts threaten our town and her secrets surface, one thing becomes clear: I’ll do anything to protect what’s mine, even if it means facing down villains and thieves with nothing but small-town determination and an orc’s protective instincts. AmazonKU
KNIGHT OF LIONS (KINKAID SHIFTERS BOOK SIX) by Bianca D’Arc
Mrs. Entwistle has been a shadow over the Kinkaid Clan for far too long, terrorizing Liam’s extended family in Texas, orchestrating attacks, and always staying one step ahead. Now she’s back on Long Island, and Navy SEAL Liam Kinkaid is tasked with stopping her evil once and for all. He’s trained for impossible missions. But tracking a mage who hides behind false identities and carefully constructed lies? That requires a different kind of expertise. Enter FBI Special Agent Lina Goodwell, a lynx shifter with access to databases Liam can’t touch and investigative skills honed by years in federal service. She’s methodical where he’s direct, systematic where he’s tactical. But as they work to unravel Mrs. Entwistle’s web of deception, their professional partnership ignites something neither expected – the unmistakable pull of a mate bond. The closer they get to Mrs. E, the more dangerous the mission becomes. When the investigation leads them to a final showdown at Wardenclyffe, Liam must trust not only in Lina’s skills – but in a bond that demands everything and promises forever. Some missions are worth dying for. This one might be worth living for. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
JINGLE BATS: A PAHL CHRISTMAS SPECIAL by Athena Steller
VS Note: MM PNR.
Come spend the holidays with Aries, Vin, Nix, Evan, and Gem. Between starting their careers playing professionally in the PAHL, finding new love, and making friends it’s already been a crazy season. Taking a few days to celebrate Christmas turns into a holiday to remember. Aries explores his little side with his brothers while Vin supports his every need. Nix finally gets to see Evan’s dragon. And who is Gem’s mysterious texter? It might only be a few short days between games, but the triplets will make the most of it. The warmest holiday wishes for you from the characters of the Paranormal American Hockey League. This holiday special follows the vents of Nix: PAHL Book 2. It is recommended to first read Aries & Nix before enjoying this story. AmazonKU
HOT WOLF IN THE COUNTRY by Honey Phillips
Working late has never been this dangerous! Tech genius Harper moves to Monster Island for a fresh start, hoping to escape her workaholic tendencies. She doesn’t expect to fall even deeper into her old patterns, or to accidentally run into the most infuriatingly attractive man she’s ever met.Adrian Moonstone isn’t just the Alpha of the Moonstone Pack; he’s a growly, dominant force of nature. Adrian wants nothing to do with big city girls, but Harper, with her pink hair, defiant attitude, and tantalizing scent, proves impossible to resist. He knows a tiny human female can’t be his Luna. He knows she’ll never truly belong in his world. Yet, his wolf’s need to claim her grows with every encounter. When a vicious cyber-attack threatens his pack, Adrian needs Harper’s genius more than ever. But as they fight together to defeat this new threat, their undeniable passion ignites. Can Harper find her happily ever after, or will love prove to be a code that even she can’t break? AmazonKU
WANTON WITCHMAS (THESE BOOTS ARE MADE FOR WITCHING) by T M Cromer
Recently anointed Titan Payton Hawthorne has mastered the art of running from expectations, relationships, and most notably, her own wedding. But distance hasn’t dulled the ache of what she lost, and returning home for her sister’s engagement isn’t her idea of festive fun, especially with the man she wronged patrolling every street. So when a pair of bewitched boots arrives on her doorstep, what’s a girl to do but reach for a bit of holiday cheer by trying them on? Newly humorless Officer Dailey Cobb hasn’t forgiven Payton for leaving him at the altar or vanishing after her sister’s curse stripped him of his emotions. His feelings may be on the fritz, but his body remembers her in excruciating detail. Worse, a Trickster’s meddling has ignited a new enchantment, one that sends him straight to her door with a need he can’t control. He’s determined to reclaim every fractured part of himself. And if he has to lock her up and flirt with the dark arts to sever her hold, so be it. With dragons circling, gargoyles lurking, and gods stirring trouble for sport, Payton and Dailey must untangle a supernatural snare strong enough to destroy their idyllic small town. The more magic unravels, the hotter things get. And if Witchmere survives the fallout, it’ll be another Christmas miracle. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
LAIR OF THE SIREN (FORGOTTEN GODS BOOK 22) by Laura Greenwood
Can a siren’s revenge lead to her finding something sweeter? Nadda swore revenge on the sailors who caught her sister in a net and destroyed her life. Now she’s determined to return and use her siren song to enact her vengeance. When she captures Saf with her magic, she starts to realise that her plan might not go exactly the way she wants it to, and she has to decide what’s more important – her past or her future. Lair Of The Siren is part of the Forgotten Gods series and is based on Egyptian mythology. It is based on the Legend Of El Naddaha and includes an m/f romance. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
DEADLY ARROGANCE: NECROMANCER TALES BOOK IV by MJ May
VS Note: MM PNR.
Necromancer Erasmus Boone’s life is on hold—every shadow suspect, every trip outside his warded home a gamble. Afraid of bringing more attention to already wary necromancers, Erasmus has stopped hunting for his own kind. Unwilling to place an even larger target on his back, Erasmus has even delayed his own wedding. Human homicide detective Franklin O’Hare wants nothing more than to be there for the necromancer he loves. Unfortunately, he’s neck-deep in not one but two separate multiple-body dump scenes. With little more than skeletal remains to go on, Franklin’s days are consumed with work, and his sleepless nights are spent wishing he had more time for his fiancé.
Waiting and wondering when Tenzen Huxley will make his move is physically exhausting and emotionally draining. Information regarding shadow borne is slim and little more than hearsay, and what is known is horrifying. Will Erasmus and Franklin be ready when Tenzen finally makes his move? Is there truly any way to be prepared for the hell a shadow borne can unleash? Despite the support of powerful friends and family, Erasmus and Franklin desperately need to find a shadow borne’s weakness. Sometimes, weakness comes from within, not without, and often, arrogance is the deadliest flaw of all. AmazonKU
WE WHO WILL DIE (EMPIRE OF BLOOD BOOK ONE) by Stacia Stark
From the bestselling author of the Kingdom of Lies series comes a slow-burn romantasy set in a Roman-inspired world ruled by merciless vampires. Filled with breathtaking combat, vengeful gods, and magical creatures, We Who Will Die is the epic first installment in an enthralling new series perfect for fans of Carissa Broadbent, Jasmine Mas, and Rebecca Yarros. Life in the perilous Thorn district is a constant battle for Arvelle and her younger brothers. And the vampire standing on her doorstep is about to turn their world upside down. Faced with an unthinkable choice, Arvelle makes a magically binding vow to do the impossible: kill the emperor, an ancient vampire created by the god Umbros. But first, she must enter the Sundering—an arena where only the fastest, strongest, and deadliest survive long enough to be selected for the emperor’s elite guard. She quickly draws the ire of the Primus, the powerful figure charged with protecting the emperor. But the vampire under the armor is the last person Arvelle expects to encounter in the emperor’s court. With her brothers’ lives in the balance, Arvelle has no choice but to ally with the man who once shattered her heart… and with the emperor’s sadistic son, Rorrik—two vampires whose motives are impossible to pin down. Rorrik holds the key to understanding the powers Arvelle is developing—abilities that would put a price on her head if discovered by the emperor. To survive the arena and complete her mission, Arvelle must get to the bottom of a conspiracy that will change everything she thought she knew about herself—and the two vampires who are deeply entwined with her destiny. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
TEA AND ALCHEMY by Sharon Lynn Fisher
Cornwall, 1854. The people of Roche have always whispered about the recluse in the black granite tower that looms above the moorland. But one young woman is driven to discover the truth behind the old tales. Her life overshadowed by family tragedy, Mina Penrose escapes her lonely days by working at The Magpie, a cozy tearoom on the village’s edge. Lately she’s been seeing shapes in the sodden leaves that hint at the future. After one such omen, Mina stumbles upon a murdered man on the heath. Villagers immediately suspect Harker Tregarrick, a living, breathing mystery who never ventures beyond the bounds of his centuries-old estate. Until the day after the murder, when the handsome and compelling recluse visits The Magpie…leading to a meeting that will change both their fates. Captivated by a man around whom danger and rumors of death swirl, Mina has never felt more alive. Can she uncover Harker’s heartbreaking history—and the truth about the murder—before tragedy strikes again? Amazon AB
DRAGON’S TEMPTATION (MOONLIGHT DRAGON TRILOGY BOOK TWO) by Nicolette Andrews
Liane is the Goddess chosen, wielder of the golden blade. But the blade is embedded in her spine. Liane is the goddess Cyra’s Avatar, destined to destroy the dark plague sweeping the empire with the Golden Blade. Unfortunately, the sword is fused into her back. It’s said only pure souls can draw the sword, which Liane must prove her divinity by giving up material comforts and carnal indulgences. She dedicated her life to the Church of Sol and prepared for a devout life, until Erich strolled back into her life, a temptation she cannot deny. Erich crossed the continent to find Liane again, and he’s ready to burn the world to keep her safe, but can he protect her from the monster under his skin? His control over the dragon is splintering, leading him down a dangerous path from which he cannot return. The longer he orbits around Liane trying to untangle her from the Church of Sol’s influence, the more the dragon chips away at his sanity, and soon there will be nothing of him left…Caught between divinity and damnation, they try to fight the inexplicable draw to one another. Liane’s faith will be tested as Erich’s restraints are broken. Together alone are they are strong enough to subvert the apocalypse. Can they overcome their fears and biases before darkness rises to destroy them all? Amazon Apple Books Kobo
THE ASSASSIN’S CHOSEN: THE CRIMSON VAMPIRE COVEN BOOK 19 by B A Stretke
VS note: MM PNR.
One forbidden discovery. One lethal protector. One bond that will change everything. Dr. Elias Vance is a scientist on the verge of a breakthrough that could change the world: a serum for immortality. Working in a secret laboratory for the ruthless billionaire Orion Mercier, Elias has no idea that his research into a mysterious “blood factor” has crossed a dangerous line—one protected for centuries by the shadows. Kael Volkov is a Guardian—an elite vampire assassin sent by the Crimson Coven to eliminate threats to their kind. His mission is simple: observe and eliminate Dr. Vance. But the moment Kael gets close enough to strike, his cold, professional world is shattered. The scent that had been masked by lab chemicals reveals a shocking truth: Elias is his Chosen. Now, the man hired to kill Elias must become his only hope for survival. As the Vampire Council sends more assassins to finish the job and Orion Mercier reveals the monstrous lengths he’ll go to for eternal life, Kael and Elias are forced into a desperate alliance. Between them grows a bond that is both wonderful and terrifying—a connection that may force Kael to choose between his people and the man he was born to protect. In a world of blood and secrets, can an immortal killer save his chosen beloved from the very darkness he helped create? Amazon
THIRTY, FLIRTY AND FOREVER ALONE by Christine Riccio
VS Note: “Magical twist.” I preordered this, sounded good.
When your name literally means “forever alone,” it takes a lot of positive self-talk to stay optimistic in the hellscape that is dating. But on the cusp of thirty, Rikki Romona is determined to find her person. Columnist, therapist, podcaster, entrepreneur—Rikki is an overachiever who thrives on schedules. She can absolutely handle two weddings in two days, and lock down someone to drag along as a plus-one. And yet, spoiler: She doesn’t. Rikki finds herself flying hopelessly solo at a themed wedding in New Jersey. A lonely Rapunzel waiting for her Flynn. Enter Reed Tyler: writer, podcast producer, wannabe actor. Surprisingly single with startling blue eyes, he seems perfect. The catch? He lives kind of far away, so dating him would be a bit of a hike. Like an intense, all-the-way-across-the-country hike. After one unforgettable night together, Rikki’s sure this is the end. But as she braces herself for heartache, the universe, it seems, has other plans. AmazonKU AB
GIVEN TO THE SASQUATCH: A CASCADES BEST SHORT STORY by Sue Mercury
VS Note: A re-release.
He’ll keep me safe… and warm. On the run from the mob, I desperately need a place to hide. My cousin insists the safest option is a tribe of Sasquatches he recently befriended—but there’s a catch.
To stay, I’ll be expected to mate with one of the massive, furry creatures. For life. Then I meet Karm—a handsome, muscle-bound beast who believes I’m his fated mate. He scoops me into his arms and carries me up the mountain, fully intent on claiming me as his. Note: This story originally appeared in Snow, Lights, and Monster Nights: A Monster Anthology Amazon Apple Books Kobo
SEASON OF THE NAGA VOLUME ONE (BRIDES OF THE SERPENT STONES) by Iona Strom
She was offered as peace. He was forged for war. To end centuries of bloodshed, Leira is bound by blood to a naga war commander, a living seal between enemies whose hatred runs as deep as the scars of war. As enemies coil in shadows and betrayal strikes from within, Varok must choose between the vengeance of his past and the human who is prophesied to change the fate of his people forever. Hunted by forces determined to see peace fail, their forbidden desire may be the only weapon capable of surviving the coming storm—or the spark that consumes them both. ~A slow-burn fantasy romance with enemies-to-lovers tension, forbidden desire, and ancient magic that refuses to stay buried. AmazonKU
THE VAMPIRE BAT SHIFTER’S MATE: A GAY MONSTER ROMANCE WITH FANGS by Delaney Rain
Wiley Winslow is having a shit night that only gets worse when masked agents abduct him and throw him into a cage with a giant, hungry man bat. Hamilton Fawkes is having an awesome night now that his fated mate’s blood has given him the strength he needs to escape the government lab that’s imprisoned him for far too long. They escape, they run, they hide, but even when they find sanctuary, it’s only for a few days before the bad guys are at it again. When our heroes are captured, though, nothing will stop them from saving themselves and everyone else being forced to participate in a totally illegal government program to make super soldiers. Not everyone will make it out alive—but they’re bad guys so they don’t count anyway. AmazonKU
STOP BULLSHIFTING ME (SNOWY COZY SHIFTER ROMANCES BOOK FOUR) by Zora Black and Milly Taiden
I was supposed to observe him. Not… absorb him. Rafe Calderon is six feet of pure rage, broken mirrors, and bullshifter DNA. The Brotherhood calls him Toro. I call him a walking HR violation with cheekbones. He growls, I analyze. He threatens, I document. Then he shifts mid-therapy and pins a man to the wall with his horns. Now I’m bleeding light. Glowing in places that should not glow. And waking up to a tattooed monster guarding my bed like I’m the last piece of peace he’s ever seen.
Apparently I’m a latent witch. He’s a cursed killer. And together we’re the spark that could burn the Pact to the ground. We are not bonding. We are not soulmating. We are surviving. Skin to skin. Pulse to pulse. Some women journal through trauma. I tend to ride it out. Literally. AmazonKU
THE DHAMPIR by Angela Knight
An ancient vampire, Hunter can command any woman he wants — except the one woman he needs. His mate. Genevieve Drake is a Dhampir — half vampire, half mortal, born and bred to be the perfect complement to her vampire mate, like those of her family for sixteen generations. Instead, she chose to become a cop. Three months ago she survived a vicious attack by a psychotic ex that left her with psychic scars and a desperate need for a new line of work. Time to rethink her future. Hunter is tall, dark and handsome — and very, very powerful. He’s also been waiting for Genevieve. She was just eighteen when he had a vision that they’d one day become lovers. He’s been biding his time ever since. But Genevieve’s experiences have left her unable to trust any man, even Hunter. If he wants them to have a future, the vampire will have to find a way to banish her ghosts. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
CHRISTMAS CHIMER by Zoe Chant
Leaving his family’s cheerful-but-very-noisy Christmas getaway is chimera shifter Colton’s favorite time of year, and this time he has an excellent excuse: his job as a lawyer is pulling him back to New York—unless the Montana winter snowstorms have anything to say about it. But the storm brings its own kind of luck, because small plane pilot Jo Talbott isn’t just Colton’s answer to getting out of the mountains and back to the real world: she’s also his fated mate, and the reason he’s prepared to change his life entirely……as soon as he wins this court case, anyway. And while Jo wasn’t planning to fly in the storm, when Colton (who happens to be the most absurdly handsome man Jo has ever seen) makes her an offer that will help save her family ranch, Jo trusts her instincts and her skills—and when disaster takes the plane down, it’s thanks to a freak event that neither of them could have anticipated. Marooned in the Montana mountains and determined to save his mate, Colton reveals himself as a shifter—and realizes quickly that Jo is going to save him right back. Together they stand every change against the blizzard—and might just make a life-changing discovery on their stormy road to love. AmazonKU
THE DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH (BEYPOND THE VEIL BOOK 10) by KM Avery
VS Note: MM PNR.
My life has been… rough. I spent most of my childhood in an asylum, and I’ve spent the better part of the last six years trying to deal with the fact that everything I touch tells me something about the last person who owned it, the person who made it, and sometimes several people in between. It’s exhausting, and I hate it. I will do pretty much anything to avoid doing it, in fact. Until a six-four, golden-eyed FBI agent walked through the door and dropped literal diamonds into my hands. Well, a diamond necklace. And he asked me to tell me everything I could about who’d owned it, who’d given it to her, and so on. I guess I have to learn how to control my abilities fast, or a murderer might go free. And I might lose my chance to impress the FBI agent who haunts my dreams. AmazonKU
SPILLING THE TEA IN GRETNA GREEN (MIDLIF RECORDER) by Linzi Day
Niki McKnight puts the ‘tea’ in team with eight tales of magic, mayhem, and midlife empowerment. Welcome back to Gretna Green, where the tea is hot—even when it’s coffee—the dragons are hotter, and the cosy-fantasy chaos never ends. Join Niki and her irrepressible team at the Recorder’s Office as they uncover secrets, meet a dragonet, and commit the occasional righteous murder—with plenty of laughter, loyalty, and a splash of uisge beatha for shock. From ancient graveyards to modern royal birthdays, Gretna Green has never been busier. This full-length collection of novellas and short stories weaves through the series, starting after Ties that Bond and continuing after Market Forces.
It contains spoilers if you haven’t read the first three books in the series. AmazonKU
CURSED TO THE RUINED COURT (FROSTBOUND COURT BOOK THREE) by Robin D Mahle and Elle Madison
A queen loathed by her own. A king waging an impossible war. A world devoured by ice and shadow. AmazonKU
LAST CALL IN CHCAGO (THE HAUNTED RANCH MYSTERIES) by Sara Bourgeois
Claire Caldwell has it all figured out. A corner office, a “devoted” fiancé, and a five-year plan that definitely doesn’t include inheriting a ranch in the middle of the Arizona desert. Then her boss calls her “redundant.” Her fiancé calls her “Harmony.” And a desperate teenager calls from Perdido Springs, demanding $347.82 for horse feed.In three devastating weeks, Claire watches her carefully constructed life collapse. The job she gave twelve years to? Gone. The man she planned to marry? Running off with his yoga instructor and her “spiritual energy.” The letters from Arizona she’s been ignoring? Turns out they’re not a scam. Now Claire owns forty acres, four horses, a herd of stubborn goats, and more questions than answers. Why did her great-aunt leave everything to a niece she met once? Why does Claire keep seeing people who aren’t there? And why does she dream of a copper-colored fox with preternatural eyes? She’s about to find out that losing everything was just the beginning. Last Call in Chicago is a prequel novella to Death Rides the Desert, the first book in The Haunted Ranch Mysteries series. Discover how Claire Caldwell went from corporate burnout to ghost whisperer… one terrible week at a time. Amazon
LIAM (THE CALHOUN BROTHERS BOOK TWO) by Minerva Howe
VS Note: MM PNR.
Liam Calhoun has been looking up the mountain he lived at the bottom of for years, but in the last six months or so, the feeling has become urgent. Not only is his brother, Rory, up there with a pack of werewolves, but the old homestead at the edge of the treeline is calling to him. Something up there needs him, what he finds there when the snows clear changes Liam’s life forever. Theo is a werewolf on the run, his small pack destroyed, the survivors flung to the four winds. He has his friends’ baby, and nowhere to go until he finds a homestead at the top of the mountain and settles in to fight what’s left of the winter. When Liam comes up the mountain during the early spring thaw, Theo knows he’s finally found home. Can the two of them deal with Theo’s lost pack, Liam’s emerging werewolf identity, and the brutal high mountain weather to form a pack of three, or more? AmazonKU
CAPTIVE BY FAE (HUNTED BY FAE BOOK TWO) by Quinn Blackbird
One minute, I’m on a road trip across Canada with my friends, the next, darkness is spreading through the sky, drenching it like spilled ink on parchment—and then came the dark warriors. In a world-wide blackout, torchlight and the death of my friends is all I come to know. But Bee has a plan, because she has a secret—but it’s a scheme thwarted by the dark warrior hunting her, the one who laid a trap for us in the middle of a frozen city—He steals Bee from me… and leaves my life in the cold hands of a fae warrior different from the others, carved from ice, hollow—and utterly terrifying. His task is to take me with his unit back to the fae realm, where hopefully I’m reunited with Bee. But that’s months away, months of trekking difficult terrain in a harsh winter, and no way of contacting Bee, to learn if she’s even still alive. She faces the same danger that I do. Broken promises, fractured bargains, and death at the hands of the fae captors. AmazonKU
BLOODTHIRSTY BELOVED by Ella Fields
Deadly quests blur the line between hate and love in this all-new standalone romantasy. King Brey and Queen Ethel were once in love—until they became husband and wife. While Brey was instantly infatuated upon meeting his betrothed, the arrangement made by her father was an unwelcome surprise for Ethel. Forced to surrender all she knew, Ethel did so reluctantly, and her torn heart broke her husband’s. Now, the two live lazily in a palace too small for their bitter feelings and venomous words. But their reign of indulgence has been costly, and they must finally put their union to good use by replenishing the wards that protect vampirekind. To complete the deadly tasks awaiting them, they will need to cast their hatred aside and work together—or they could lose far more than a chance to salvage their bloodthirsty love. AmazonKU
BEFORE THE FROST: A MONSTER ROMANCE SHORT READ (HARVEST mOON) by Adrian Blue
Widowed farmer Margaret has spent eight years alone, aching with a loneliness she’ll never admit out loud. Until the night she burns the last of the harvest and whispers her need into the November darkness. What answers is Jack, a massive creature of vines and earth with a carved pumpkin head and an ancient claim on her land. He says her loneliness summoned him, that she’s his now until the first frost. Margaret knows she should run while she still can. But as Jack’s vines wrap around her body and his dark voice fills her mind, she discovers that being claimed by a monster might be exactly what she’s been craving. AmazonKU
UNEXPECTED MATE FOR CHRISTMAS (HOLIDAY ROYALS OF THE LAND UNSEEN BOOK THREE) by Lisa Daniels
VS Note: MM PNR.
It’s nearly Christmas, and I already have everything. Power. Wealth. A Royal bloodline. I have no right to complain about my life. Even if I tried, no one would listen. Except for Noel. Since the first time we met, he’s set my heart aflutter. His easy smile, calm demeanor, and genuine concern are new to me. His easy charm makes him far better than any alpha. He’s the only person I’ve ever wanted. I have no right to ask for that though. I broke up with him two years ago. Walking into paradise to find my mate, he was the first person I saw. Still, I can’t have him. Not if I want to keep him safe. He’s everything I’ve ever wanted, right down to his dragon shifter form. Watching him find his mate, knowing he can’t be mine, is killing me. AmazonKU AB
WHISPERS OF MAYHEM (GUARDIANS OF DEATH BOOK ONE) by Aurora Ramsden
I always suspected I wasn’t exactly human. I mean, when you’re immune to fire and see visions straight out of a horror movie—it gets a little tedious trying to play normal. So yeah, I’m just a tattoo artist—tatted up, pounding margs, surviving sweaty gym sessions, and inking drunk idiots who’ll regret it in the morning. Doesn’t that sound like paradise to you? Then this asshole swaggers into my shop, strutting around like he owns the place, and drops a coin on me like it’s a damn calling card. Suddenly my sisters and I are left scratching our heads, trying to decode the riddle of what the hell we actually are. Spoiler alert: apparently, we’re some kind of creature. Which kind? Your guess is as good as mine. But here’s the kicker: if we don’t figure it out fast, rumor says we’ll be parting ways with our heads. Cute, right? Honestly, if anyone’s going to be taking heads, it’s going to be me. Not that I’d complain. I do love the color red—blood red. Now that’s a shade worth painting the walls with. After all, a splash of color adds personality, don’t you think? AmazonKU
HER COUGAR (SHIFTED LOVE SERIES BOOK 13) by Fiona Davenport
After aging out of foster care, Elodie Chase survived a year on her own. When a storm forced her to park near a remote construction site, she expected nothing more than another night of keeping her head down. Instead, she found Garner Wilder—a man who made her feel safe before she understood why. Garner knew Elodie was his mate the moment he scented her. The human woman with tired eyes called to his cougar like nothing ever had. And when sabotage threatened his project—and her safety—he refused to let her out of his sight. AmazonKU
SECRETARY TO THE ORC (INDECENT MONSTERS) by Lyonne Riley
Rosette Kristoff is impeccable at her job, but there’s just one problem: she has a massive crush on her orc boss, Mr. Vincent Roth. Though he appreciates what she has on offer, he never touches, much to her indignation. That is, until Vincent discovers Rosette’s after-hours job working at a gentlemen’s sex club as “Velvet.” Then all his pent-up hunger for his beautiful assistant erupts, and he finally crosses the line. But a relationship between them is a recipe for Human Resources disaster, and Vincent knows it can’t be more than a tryst at a club. And the last thing he needs is to form a mate bond. Once he gets a taste of Velvet, though, can Vincent really stay away from Rosette? This is a short and steamy monster romance novella about a very unconventional relationship between an orc boss and his assistant. Please read the list of content warnings in the sample. AmazonKU’
MATED TO THE ALPHA SQUAD (PACK UP AND LOVE ME) by Ella Hartwell
I thought I was giving a spa day to three very large, very grumpy stray dogs. Turns out, I was accidentally claiming the city’s most dangerous Alpha pack. My name is Penny, and I’m the best dog groomer in the tri-state area. I can tame a biting Chihuahua with a look and turn a matted mess into a show pony in under an hour. So, when three massive, majestic wolves wandered into my shop looking like they’d been dragged through a sewer, I didn’t call Animal Control. I called for the premium blueberry shampoo. I scrubbed them. I blow-dried them. I may have put a jaunty little bandana on the biggest one. And then… I found The Spot. You know the one. That magic little nerve ending behind the ear that makes a dog’s leg kick? Well, apparently, when you hit that spot on a shifter stuck in wolf form, it doesn’t just make their leg kick. It accidentally triggers a soul-deep mating bond. Whoops. Now, three gorgeous, intense, and terrifyingly familiar men are stalking my shop. Rowan: The brooding Alpha who glares at me like he wants to devour me (and is definitely hiding the fact that I put a pink bow on him yesterday). Knox: The stoic Enforcer who keeps “accidentally” breaking things just so I have to come close to fix them. Jax: The chaotic wild card who looks at me with puppy-dog eyes and practically begs for head scratches in the middle of the waiting room. They’re undercover agents who should be focusing on a drug bust, but all they can focus on is me. They need to break the bond before they lose their badges, but their inner wolves have other ideas. They don’t just want a groomer. They want a mate. And they’re willing to get down and dirty to prove they can be very good boys. AmazonKU AB
BEAR OF THE DEEP (TIDES OF FATE BOOK THREE) by Delta James
I came to the Isle of Skara to study the sea. I didn’t expect it to claim me. When my selkie heritage awakens and a dark mage targets me, the only one who can keep me alive is Grayson Hale, a bear shifter sworn to guard the deep places. He says the ocean is calling me home. I’m starting to believe him… and to fall for the man fate tied to my blood. AmazonKU
FORCED REJECTED MATE (SILVER FALLS WOLVES BOOK TWO) by Ruby Knoxx
I’m forced to mate with the wolf who brutally rejected me. I’m the black sheep, the weak outcast, the dormant witch. He’s my brother’s best friend, who cruelly told me that he didn’t want me. But now I’m forced to be his mate. Next, I’m pregnant with his baby…I’m a disappointment to my pack and my family, maltreated for being weak. When I told him that I loved him, he humiliated me by saying I didn’t cut it. Now, I’m told that I have to mate with him, that I don’t have a choice. But forced or not, I won’t open up to him again. And yet my body is overwhelmed by his extreme possessiveness. When I talk to others, he gets jealous and says I’m his. When I try to resist, he brings my body to the edge of insanity. I’m losing control, obediently submitting to whatever he wants to do with me. Can I let my brother’s best friend break me all over again? AmazonKU
NORTHERN WILD (FROSTHAVEN ACADEMY – NORTHERN SERIES BOOK ONE) by Jaye Marellen
When the frost melts, new magic stirs. After the old council’s defeat, peace settled over Frosthaven—or so everyone hoped. But when a mischievous orphan named Lumi crosses the Arctic Circle, she sees a vision blazing across Denali’s peak—a promise and a warning. Her prank-filled days at the orphanage end when the Academy summons her north, where secrets sleep beneath the ice and the word feral carries a deadly meaning. Fated mates. Found family. Forbidden bonds. Welcome back to Frosthaven Academy, where the cold hides everything except desire. AmazonKU
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