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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MY BIG SCALY ALIEN NAGA (STARLIGHT MONSTERS BOOK THREE) by Skye MacKinnon

She was never meant to survive. He was never meant to care. He’s a dangerous naga working deep undercover. She’s his fated mate – cryofrozen, vulnerable, and about to be dropped into a deadly alien game for the galaxy’s entertainment. Venom has one job: expose the game makers and shut down the Trials. But when he discovers that one of the captive women is his mate, everything changes. He’ll hack, lie, and fight his way through enemies and monsters to get her back – even if it means blowing his cover and facing death. Clare wakes up naked in a metal coffin with no memory and no clue she’s been cast as the damsel in a brutal alien reality show. But Clare isn’t just a victim – she’s a survivor. And she’s about to fall for the lethal alien wrapped in coils and secrets.

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ALIEN HEIR (COSMIC MATES BOOK SEVEN) by Cara Bristol

Marry a stranger to escape an arranged marriage? Sure, why not? Prince Jaryk Rullok-Myka has a royal-sized problem. His parents are hell-bent on marrying him off to a noblewoman he’s met exactly twice. But his evil-genius little brother finds a loophole: if Jaryk’s already married, he’s off the hook. Enter Cosmic Mates and one reluctant human bride. Kismet Kennedy isn’t here for love. She joined the galactic matchmaking service to avoid being separated from her twin sister—so of course she gets matched first. Her new husband? An alien “government official” from Kaldor with a killer jawline and way too many secrets. They’ll stay married for a year, then go their separate ways. Easy. Until royal drama, ex-lovers, scheming siblings, and inconvenient feelings turn their fake marriage into something dangerously real. Buckle up—it’s going to be a bumpy ride to happily ever after. Cosmic Mates sci-fi romances are released in “duets,” each two-book set is its own mini-series.   AmazonKU

THE VIKING IN THE VAULT (GALACTIC LIBRARIANS BOOK TWO) by Chloe Parker

She unearthed an ancient warrior. Now, he’ll claim her as his. Elena came to the frostbound tunnels of M’mir’s Eiskammer Library to study climate collapse—not to unearth a frozen warrior from a four-thousand-year slumber. But when a cave-in awakens Ragnar, a towering, antlered Skoll warrior from a lost era, her plans are shattered. Ragnar doesn’t speak her language, but his piercing gaze and fierce devotion make one thing clear: she’s his fated mate. As Elena struggles to translate his words and resist their growing bond, historians swarm, eager to study the relic of a forgotten war. But Ragnar’s survival holds bigger implications—he may be the key to finding others lost in the ice and uncovering secrets buried for millennia. As the world clamors for answers, Elena is caught between scientific discovery, the pull of an ancient warrior, and a future she never planned for. With a loyal alien husky at his side and centuries of loneliness in his eyes, Ragnar isn’t just a relic of the past—he’s unforgettable. And for Elena, falling for him might be the most dangerous discovery of all.    AmazonKU

VS Note: A reminder of my new release last week:

BENET: BADARI GLADIATORS SERIES BOOK FOUR by Veronica Scott

Benet Arencollo was a top ranked gladiator in the Five Systems, second in command at the House of Badari and acclaimed celebrity. He had the world at his fingertips…until he was kidnapped and taken to the Outlier Empire to compete in the sinister Empress’s Games. The shady noble who ordered him taken believes he’s an actual genetically engineered Badari Warrior. As Benet participates in training for the deadly events to come, he looks for ways to escape but Outlier is like a black hole – no way out. The only redeeming aspects of his captivity are working with a mysterious Badari who serves the Empress and finding the one woman who could capture his heart.

Marushka Nichevsky is a child of privilege and the daughter of the man who kidnapped Benet. She wants to be a veterinarian but she’s engaged to a man she barely knows and thoroughly despises and will be his trophy wife. Benet is everything she ever dreamed of in a romantic partner but their love is doomed given her position in Outlier society and Benet’s place as a prisoner.

Can Benet keep up the pretense of being a true Badari? Will his friends at home be able to locate and rescue him? And will he and Marushka find a way to be together?

Author’s Note: This is the fourth book in the Badari Gladiators series and can be read as a standalone (mild spoilers for earlier books). There are two instances of domestic violence off the page, not involving Benet, although the aftermath is shown and he is present for that. A couple other incidents of violence.

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TIME RISK: A TIME TRAVEL NOVEL BOOK TWO by Elyse Douglas

VS note: I can’t ever resist a Titanic-related story. This is listed as a romance although I don’t see any mention of it in the blurb.

In 2028, Rachel Hunt is hired by Katherine Richardson, a wealthy descendant of Grace Carrington, to use Sinclair Whitlock’s time travel machine once again. This time, she will travel back to 1912. Her task is to investigate the mysterious disappearance of 15-year-old Grace and her governess, Edith Winslow. They had vanished just one day before they were scheduled to board the Titanic. While rumors suggested that the two women had boarded the ill-fated ship, neither of their names appeared on any passenger, survivor, or casualty list. In 1912, the police concluded that Grace and Edith had been murdered, but the case remained unsolved, shrouded in mystery. Katherine hires Rachel to find Grace, save her life, and bring her forward into the twenty-first century. When Rachel arrives in 1912 Southampton, England, she quickly finds Grace and Edith, only to learn their lives are in imminent danger. With little time to spare, Rachel must navigate a tangled web of deception and betrayal to save them from a grim fate. But as the pressure mounts, she’s faced with an agonizing choice: return to the twenty-first century without Grace or attempt to fulfill her mission and board the Titanic, knowing it will collide with an iceberg and sink, claiming the lives of over 1,500 people—including, possibly, her own.     AmazonKU

PACT WITH THE ALIEN DEVIL (BRIDES OF THE VINDUTHI BOOK SEVEN) by Ava York

I agreed to serve him for thirty days. I didn’t agree to crave his hands on my skin. One job. One bad call. That’s all it took to land me in the crosshairs of the Fangs syndicate—and in the hands of Korvan, their Vinduthi enforcer with a voice like smoke and a body built for war. His offer? Serve him for a month, or… well, I didn’t want to know the else. I should’ve said no. Should’ve walked away the second I saw the heat in his eyes—or the fangs he doesn’t bother to hide when he’s angry. Now I’m tangled in a mission I never asked for, neck-deep in mercenaries, lies, and a dangerously possessive alien who swears he doesn’t take what isn’t offered. Except the way he looks at me says he’s going to ruin me. Slowly. Thoroughly. And when the time comes, I might just beg him for it. Thirty days of service. One brutal, beautiful mistake. And a deal I might not survive with my heart—or my body—intact.     AmazonKU

VOLATILE MEMORY (VOLATILE MEMORY DUOLOGY BOOK ONE) by Seth Haddon

VS Note: Sapphic.

With nothing but a limping ship and an outdated mask to her name, Wylla needs a big pay day. When the alert goes out that a lucrative piece of tech lies hidden on a nearby planet, she calls on all the swiftness of her prey-animal instincts to beat other hunters to it. What you found wasn’t your ticket out—it was my corpse wearing an AI mask. When you touched the mask, you heard my voice. A consciousness spinning through metal and circuits, a bodiless mind, spun to life in the HAWK’s temporary storage. I crystallized and realized: I was alive. Masks aren’t supposed to retain memory, much less identity, but the woman inside the MARK I HAWK is real, and she sees Wylla in a way no one ever has. Sees her, and doesn’t find her wanting or unwhole. Armed with military-grade tech and a lifetime of staying one step ahead of the hunters, Wylla and HAWK set off to get answers from the man who discarded HAWK once before: her ex-husband.

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HUMAN REQUIRED (CYBORG ALPHA PLANET BOOK ONE) by Celia Kyle

They took her without warning. Now they need her more than ever. Olivia – I was just trying to survive another shift at the hospital when my past caught up with me—hard. Abducted in the dead of night by mysterious operatives, I wake up light-years from Earth, imprisoned by the last thing I ever expected—cyborgs. But these aren’t the mindless war machines I remember. They are evolving. And they are desperate. Aeon – I had one mission: secure the best obstetrician on Earth to save my people’s future. What I didn’t expect was the firestorm of resistance, vulnerability, and desire that Dr. Parker ignited in me. As Olivia fights to retain her freedom and I grapple with the awakening of emotions I was never programmed to feel, a fragile alliance begins to form—one born of necessity but threatening to become something far more dangerous. Because in a world where humanity is evolving by design, love might be the most unpredictable force of all.

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DOOM: A GRAPHIC NOVEL by Regine Abel 

VS note: While not a new release as far as the story goes, this is the new release of the graphic version. She’s been working on this project for a long time!

The Battle for Earth has begun. Victoria’s dreams of a cozy life as a small-town doctor come crashing down when the monstrous Kryptids make first contact. The alien invaders have only one goal: to turn Earth into a breeding ground. As she fights to protect her patients in their makeshift hospital, an even more fearsome alien and his beast enter the fray. She should be terrified of the male ominously named Doom. But she’s mesmerized. As a genetically engineered war machine, Doom lives for a single purpose: eradicating the Kryptids. Coming to Earth with his brothers to save the humans should be a straightforward matter. But years of bloody battles throughout the galaxy have not prepared him for the fiery Victoria. Enchanted by the courage of that wisp of a woman, Doom offers her his protection and that of his fearless war beast, Stran, as she attempts to rescue other wounded humans. After disaster strikes their homeworld, the Xian Warriors now also face extinction. Will the Kryptids finally defeat their only real threat, or will the delicate human that has stolen both of Doom’s hearts also be the Warriors’ seed of hope?      AmazonKU

SCANNED AND STUFFED by Skye MacKinnon and Philomena MacKinnon

VS Note: Also listed in Erotica. I’ll never look at a self scan machine the same way again just from reading the blurb. O_o

One lightning strike. One horny checkout machine. One very long night shift. Ruby just wanted to go home—but TartanMart’s self-service machine had other plans. Now it’s alive, seductive, and ready to bag more than just groceries. With vibrating scanners, cable restraints, and a passion for customer satisfaction, Unit 69X is programmed to please. Ruby might be losing her mind… but she’s not about to miss the sale of a lifetime. Insert loyalty card. Safe words not included. Scanned and Stuffed is a spicy, absurd romance featuring a dominant sentient object, a heroine who learns to love the self-service life, and a very thorough aftercare protocol. Perfect for fans of sentient machine romance, monster smut, and outrageously weird reads. Includes: self-checkout machine x human FMC, bagging area shenanigans, scanner-play, suction cups, cables, electric clamps, courgettes, a bottle of wine, loyalty labels, and a hot water bottle for afterwards.    AmazonKU 

SAVAGE BOND by Cara Stone and Athena Storm

She’s not my mate. She’s my property. From the moment I saw her—soft, fragile, human—I knew.
Mine. Not in a sweet way. Not in a poetic, fated-connection way. In a rip-their-throats-out, chain-her-to-my-bed, scent-her-until-she-screams kind of way. I don’t care if she runs. I’ll catch her. I don’t care if she begs. I’ll ignore her. I don’t care if she fights. I hope she does. Because the bond is already sealed. She’s mine to protect. Mine to keep. Mine to ruin — slowly. And if the mating scent doesn’t get her first…My cooking will.     AmazonKU

THE WAY IT’S SUPPOSED TO BE (IT WASN’T SUPPOSED TO BE LIKE THIS) by Sophie Mansour-Gupte

Some legacies are made of love. Others are built on silence. Lani Rai-Mendez has spent her life being the daughter of a love story. But when her mother disappears and her father begins to forget, the truth comes undone. Grief pulls her into the past. Family secrets push her toward the future. And somewhere in the in-between, a memory simulation of her mother waits to be opened. Set in a near-future New York where memories can be archived and grief feels algorithmically sharp, The Way It’s Supposed to Be follows Lani as she unearths the real story behind her parents’ marriage—and the betrayal that nearly broke them. But the deeper she digs, the more she must ask herself: What do we do with the parts of our parents we wish we never knew? As Lani falls for a man who sees her beyond her losses, reconnects with a brother still scarred by the past, and confronts the woman who stole everything from her family, she must decide if healing means remembering—or finally letting go.   AmazonKU

SAY YOU’LL NEVER LET GO (FLOWERS FROM ASHES BOOK TWO) by

In all the time she’s been searching for Wade, she never imagined she’d find him like this…Kara has spent the last six years fighting the infected in the ruins of a broken world, searching for the one person who ever truly understood her. Wade was her only friend growing up in the foster system, the one steady thing in a life built on instability. When the world collapsed, she thought she’d lost him for good until the enemy dumped him at her doorstep, barely conscious and scarred from years in captivity. Helping him heal would be a challenge even if she weren’t still in love with him. Wade is near feral after years of isolation. His memories are fractured, the days before his abduction reduced to shadows and ghosts. But the woman standing in front of him now isn’t a ghost. Kara is real, and even in his broken mind, she’s always been the center of it. In the quiet moments between survival and recovery, long-buried feelings rise to the surface. Kara and Wade must decide if they should risk everything for revenge against the man who destroyed Wade’s life, or leave it all behind and chase the hope of a new beginning out west.     AmazonKU

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

VS: Amazon says this is the last book on my backlist today in terms of sales so I’ll share it. I had so much fun writing a time loop story and figuring out what details to repeat and what the FMC could change…plus there’s a futuristic ‘movie’ filming on the spaceship….

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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************************** 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 SHIFTER’S QUEEN (MORE THAN HUMAN) by S E Smith

King Or’Ang LaNault’s search for a bride has left him weary and disheartened. As the powerful ruler of a prosperous kingdom—one rich in both wealth and a hidden, mythical power—he must tread carefully, knowing that few can be trusted with his heart. Yet a chance encounter with a spirited human woman, whose boldness, kindness, and thirst for adventure catch him off guard, has him wondering if a shifter king could truly choose a human as his queen. The Kingdom of Or’Ang is one of the rare shifter realms open for trade with humans. On her first journey there with her father, Elizabeth is captivated by the kingdom’s splendor. Slipping away while her father attends to business, she revels in her own adventure, especially when she stumbles upon an enchanted garden—and the intriguing shifter who tends it. Unaware that this gentle yet powerful shifter is the king himself, Elizabeth finds herself drawn to him. He listens to her dreams, shares wondrous tales, and makes her laugh in a way she never has before. As war looms on the shifter’s horizon, can love between a shifter and a human survive the turbulent storms to come?

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THE ORC’S PRINCESS BRIDE (THE FIVE KINGDOMS BOOK FOUR) by Honey Phillips

As the eldest daughter of the Priest King of Almohad, Jessamin had always known that her marriage would be a political affair. However, she didn’t anticipate being sent to the untamed wilderness of Norhaven to marry to a huge, terrifying orc king. But Ulric is nothing like she envisioned, and beneath his stern facade she glimpses a profound loneliness that mirrors her own. She longs to ease his burdens and make their marriage a true partnership, but he continues to keep her at a distance. Ulric’s decision to marry Jessamin was based on political necessity, intended to solidify a tenuous alliance between their two kingdoms and provide Norhaven with a much needed ally. He hadn’t anticipated his bride’s captivating beauty and innate kindness, nor the desire she would awaken within him. His heart urges him to claim her, but how can he when so much more than his own happiness is at stake? But dark forces are at work, and as Jessamin and Ulric navigate the treacherous terrain of politics and passion, the fate of the Five Kingdoms hangs in the balance.     AmazonKU

BAD SEED: AN EGGPLANT SHIFTER ROMCOM by Ellen Mint

He can literally take her breath away. Sadie Nair is infuriatingly allergic to eggplant. The dangerous type of allergy that can put her in the hospital. When she has a terrible attack due to an incident with some surprise baba ganoush, she is saved by a tall, dark, and exceedingly handsome man who vanishes into the night. Aubry Gene—not his real name—is on the run from his past as an enforcer in the Nightshade Mafia. His boss used him for his special skills, the skill of becoming an eggplant. Yep. He can turn into an eggplant. His life is in shambles with his old family chasing him across the country. The only company he has is his orange kitty Astin. It’s not safe for Aubry to be around people, much less the gorgeous woman he saved in the bar. But he can’t help himself. He’s addicted to Sadie, fantasizing about her curvy body molded around his. In particular, he can’t stop thinking about what she does to his eggplant. Even though he knows he has to get away to save her, he can’t. He has to have her. She has to have him. And neither knows that, with one spilled seed, he could kill her.

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WICKED WHISPERS (WHISPERS OF WITCHCRAFT COZY MYSTERIES BOOK FIVE)  by Nellie H Steele

She’s embraced her gift, but this time, the whispers may be more wicked than she can handle. Carly Ravenspell has spent months uncovering spirits’ secrets, but when her latest vision leads her to the ominous Graymoor Lighthouse, the stakes are higher than ever. The chilling whispers from a ghostly music box pull her toward a past soaked in sorrow, a murder unsolved, and a spirit desperate for justice. As Carly dives into the haunting mystery, she discovers a terrifying truth—she’s not just hearing the whispers, she’s part of them. Will she unravel the secrets before she, too, is lost to the echoes of the past?     AmazonKU

VAMPIRE IN LOVE by Alexa Piper

VS Note: Expanded re-release. MM PNR.

As a vampire, Peter has had his life together for several hundred years. He’s a lawyer, and he’s good at it. Not a lot of things will faze him, but every now and then, something does. Theo’s life is finally his own again. He’s back at university, back at his job as a sex worker, and he can breathe easier than he was able to in the relationship he escaped from. When his first client turns out to be a vampiric lawyer though, Theo’s heart starts racing with memories from his past. And that kind of thing is just what will faze Peter.     Amazon

SCARE THEE WELL (LAUREL HAVEN WITCHES BOOK TWO) by ReGina Welling

Three hundred years ago, one witch had to live with her mistakes. Today, another might have to die for them. Tansy Shackleton has spent her entire life carrying the guilt of her family’s legacy. If not for her ancestor’s mistake, good witches might not be trapped in the coastal town of Laurel Haven, Maine. But no matter how hard she tries to make amends, she can’t stop seeing the stain on her soul. Not even at the cost of her marriage. Connor Shackleton has tried everything he can think of to get his wife to see that she’s not to blame for the unwitting actions of a long-dead witch. At his wit’s end and unable to watch Tansy work herself into the ground for something that wasn’t even her fault, he proposes they take a break for a few days, just to get some perspective. He should have known Tansy would martyr both their happiness on the alter of guilt, but he didn’t. He wanted her back almost from the minute he walked away, but she’s shut him out of her life as firmly as the door she closed behind him. The problem is, life and death in Laurel Haven go hand in hand for witches of the blood, and just like Tansy, Connor’s one of them. The only way to move forward is to turn and face the past head-on. Together with her new coven, Tansy will have to put all of Laurel Haven’s ghosts to rest or die trying.

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ARCANA ACADEMY by Elise Kova

A woman who wields magical tarot cards lands herself in a false engagement with the headmaster of a mysterious academy in this first installment of an enthralling fantasy romance series from the bestselling author of A Deal with the Elf King. Clara Graysword has survived the underworld of Eclipse City through thievery, luck, and a whole lot of illegal magic. After a job gone awry, Clara is sentenced to a lifetime in prison for inking tarot cards—a rare power reserved for practitioners at the elite Arcana Academy. Just when it seems her luck has run dry, the academy’s enigmatic headmaster, Prince Kaelis, offers her an escape—for a price. Kaelis believes that Clara is the perfect tool to help him steal a tarot card from the king and use it to re-create an all-powerful card long lost to time. In order to conceal her identity and keep her close, Kaelis brings Clara to Arcana Academy, introducing her as the newest first-year student and his bride-to-be. Thrust into a world of arcane magic and royal intrigue, where one misstep will send her back to prison or worse, Clara finds that the prince she swore to hate may not be what he seems. But can she risk giving him power over the world—and her heart? Or will she take it for herself?

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STOLEN (LORDS OF NIGHTFALL BOOK ONE) by C D Gorri

He needs her to claim the realm that should have always been his. Jules – I always wanted to belong, but I never meant to belong to him. Bartending in a dive across the river from the city isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. One night, after a scuffle with rowdy customers, a stranger named Alaric steps in. He’s no ordinary man—dangerously beautiful and skilled in combat. After saving me, he asks a simple question. Are you alone in the world? I answer honestly, but it’s a mistake. Alaric kidnaps me to another realm, where I’m the only human and prey in a harsh, unforgiving world. He needs me as his mate to claim his destiny, and I’m powerless to resist. His charms are impossible to fight, and as long as I stay loyal, I’ll be safe. But how can I stay with someone whose hunger for power outweighs his need for me? Alaric – Claiming the throne of Nightfall was always my destiny. But to do it, I need a mate. Willing or not. Jules is human, but the blood in her veins calls to mine like no other. She’s the key to my crown, the only one who can anchor my power and secure my claim. I didn’t expect to crave her the way I do. Her fire. Her stubbornness. Her softness that hides a strength I never saw coming. I brought her here to use her. To bind her to me with ancient rites and magic older than the realm itself. But now? Now I would burn kingdoms to keep her. The realm needs a ruler. But my heart has already chosen a queen.

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THE COFFEE HOUSE WITCH AND THE HANGOVER POTION by Ariana Jade and Arizona Tape

Return to the witchy Cobblestones where Cassiopeia’s next challenge awaits. This time, she’s making hangover potions for the seniors of the neighbourhood who are living much wilder lives than her. Since her magic is still playing up, she has to recruit her childhood friend Faye and the grumpy cat Balthazar for help. Can she keep the headaches to a minimum or is it an impossible challenge? The Coffee House Witch & The Hangover Potion is the second book in the Cobblestone Coven series and it follows witch Cassiopeia and her return to her hometown. It’s a cozy fantasy with a sapphic romance in a magical world with talking animals and lots of light-hearted banter.

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A WITCH’S SPELL FOR FREEING A CAPTIVE OLYMPIAN (THE BROKEN HOTEL FOR MAGICAL MISFITS BOOK TWO) by C N Rowan

Save the house, or save my best friend? There’s no way to do both. Our hunt for the magical amulet my mum left me has finally borne fruit. But the trail leads somewhere completely off-world—Olympus. Home to the so-called gods of legend… who, as it turns out, aren’t all that friendly to regular mortals. But that’s not even the worst of it. Tisha—my brilliant, reckless, fiercely loyal best friend—was poisoned saving my life. And the location of the only cure? Yep, it’s Olympus too. So now I’m heading into enemy territory to face immortal beings who’ve never learned to share. The clock is ticking, and the stakes are brutal. If I choose the amulet, I might never heal the Portal. If I choose the antidote, I might lose Tisha forever. There’s no winning move… and if I get this wrong, I’m not the only one who’ll pay the price.     AmazonKU

ECHOES IN THE VOID: SILENT SENTINELS DUET BOOK TWO by Raven Hush

A stone man cannot exist without love. But souls connect across a chasm of hundreds of years to wake a creature lost beyond the realms of this world. Three hundred years after the death of the woman he loved, Dolion is awoken from his gargoyle state to help solve a mystery of a firestarter a city away. But when he meets the strange woman with the burnished hair the color of a fallen star, he’s drawn to her, and the heart that stopped beating for three centuries over heart break is determined to find hope again. But the fires that brought him back to New Orleans weren’t started by his mystery woman but the demonic sire of the vampire he resided with who he thought they killed many lifetimes ago. The demon who stole the life of one he loved before. And he won’t let her take another life from him again, even if it means the end of his own immortality.     AmazonKU

ECLIPSED EMPIRE (WOLVES OF CRESCENT CREEK BOOK TWO) by Tessa Hale

One secret tore my life apart. It sent me running from the place I thought I would be safe, right into the path of untold enemies. But when my life is in danger, the wolves I thought I’d lost for good are the ones who come for me. And they’ll burn down the world to keep me safe—even if none of us trusts each other anymore. With every moment we’re forced together, every whispered apology and stolen touch, my resolve to keep them at a distance weakens. And when I realize just how much each of these men has come to mean to me, that resolve crumbles to dust. Only there are more secrets to uncover—all our pasts lurking in the shadows. And when the monsters emerge from the darkness, there’s no escaping them this time.     AmazonKU     AB

ALDER WOODACRE AND THE ACORNS OF AFFECTION (AMARANTHINE INTERLUDES) by Forthright

VA Note: MM Fantasy.

He doesn’t need to say much. One word will do. Since its founding, the Reaverson farm has become a thriving enclave, with Nightspangle wolves looking after the boundaries and Woodacre squirrels playing tag in the oak trees. Joe’s a patient guy. Good at taking care of what’s his. Good at encouraging things to grow. But not the greatest at speaking up. After a decade, he decides it’s time for a change. He has something small in mind, but when unexpected guests keep turning up at Red Gate Farm, Kip’s heart isn’t the only one due for a shakeup. **A short story that revisits the cast of Bk3: Tamiko and the Two Janitors, set a year after the end of the Amaranthine Saga. Cozy Fantasy. Slice-of-life. Courtship. Family.

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RUTHLESS DEVOTION (GILDED MONSTERS BOOK THREE) by Rebecca F Kenney

He was the other half of my soul—the mirror to my every dark desire. My destruction, my redemption, my salvation: my Heathcliff. Cathy Earnshaw’s got the devil inside her—or at least that’s what the small, cultish community she’s spent her whole life trapped inside would say. She can sense death coming, and every loss sends her spiraling into a violent, uncontrollable episode of grief, wailing like a banshee across the swampy forests of the Lowcountry. With a secret as dark as hers, there’s no hope of relief, or escape, or finding someone with a chance of understanding. Until she meets him. Heathcliff’s got his own trauma, and a secret just as dangerous as Cathy’s. Stolen as a child, raised by necromancers, he’s the most forbidden sin she could ever imagine…and the most desperately tempting. Violent in his passions, tender in his affection, he feels like the other half of her soul, but even as they claw desperately to be together, the world seems just as determined to keep them apart. Because it turns out their little Southern community was built long ago on a graveyard of lies…and every cult needs its sacrificial lamb.

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NEVERTHORN (OF QUIRKS AND CURSES BOOK ONE) by Shannon Mayer

In a realm where magic reigns, a legendary Hero once stood against the encroaching darkness. But with his death, hope dwindled, and the best the world can muster is Harlow Daygon—a thief, magic school dropout, and notorious troublemaker. At nearly thirty, Harlow can’t even cast a simple rune without blundering it. So why does anyone think she can take up the mantle of Hero? Reluctantly, she’s dragged back to Neverthorn Academy with seven former classmates, tasked with training to confront and defeat the Villain of their world. But the challenges are stacked against her: Professor Hot-As-Sin makes it clear she’s a failure. Professor Used-To-Be-A-Mean-Girl has a vendetta. And lurking in her past is a secret so dark it could reveal she’s not the Hero the world needs—but the next Villain. With fate hanging in the balance, can Harlow embrace her destiny before the shadows claim her?     AmazonKU     AB

ANCIENT WARLORD (ANCIENTS RISING BOOK 10) by Katie Reus

She’s making a new life for herself in a realm full of dragon shifters…Mia knew about the things that go bump in the night long before the world fell into chaos. As a human artist living in a world full of dragons, she should feel out of place. But she’s never felt more at home here—until an obnoxious, bossy dragon shifter makes it clear she doesn’t belong. His cruel words dredge up memories she’s determined to forget. And turned a grumpy dragon’s world upside down. As a former warlord turned assassin, dragon shifter Tiber has never been great with women—and the moment he meets his mate, he sticks his foot in his mouth in the worst way. Now she hates him, and he has no idea how to make things right—especially since every time he opens his mouth, he makes things worse. But when it’s clear that someone wants to get rid of his feisty human, he dedicates his life to keeping her safe. If anyone wants to get to her, they’ll have to go through him—and he’s made a living out of destroying his enemies. Whether Mia likes it or not, she’s his to protect and this grumpy dragon will do whatever it takes to prove they’re fated to be together.

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EMERALD DRAGON PRINCE (OMEGA FAIRY TALES BOOK SIX) by MM Farmer

VS Note: MM Fantasy

Once upon a time, in an enchanted kingdom of captive omega princes and jeweled dragon alpha princes….Rumi – I’ve always considered myself the leader of my brothers. It’s been my responsibility to keep them safe from our father’s evil intentions. But now that they’ve all found their fated mates, it’s time that I reveal my biggest secret—that I’ve known my fated mate, my dragon alpha, longer than I’ve let on, and that our first meeting produced more than anyone knows. But with the war against my father starting, time is running out, and now my life might be in danger…Emmerich – I’ve waited a year to fully claim my omega mate, but I cannot wait any longer. The war to right the wrongs of the cruel world must end, and it must end in victory. But everything is turned on its head when an unexpected chapter of my past shows up in the thick of things…wielding more power than anyone could have imagined. Will my past follies prevent Rumi and I from finding happiness? Will the dark sorcerer Nazeing spell the defeat of everything good and right in the world?     AmazonKU

FEATHERED WEB (MOONSHADOW BAY SERIES BOOK 13) by Yasmine Galenorn

I owe a favor to the Crow Man, the messenger of the Gods. Little do I realize realize that it will take me deep into the territory of Kerris, the spirit shaman of Whisper Hollow. Kerris comes to me for help. Penelope, the Gatekeeper of Whisper Hollow’s Graveyard, has been kidnapped by the Covenant of Chaos and is being held in Moonshadow Bay. Now it’s up to my grandmother and me to free her, and to return her to Whisper Hollow before the dead start wandering.

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THE ONES WHO UNDID TOMORROW (TO FALL THROUGH TIME BOOK TWO) by Katherine MacDonald

Selene defied fate once. She fell through time, seized a new life, and found unexpected love in a marriage that was never meant to be more than convenience. Together with Dorian, she altered history itself. But just as their hard-won peace begins to feel real, Selene learns a chilling truth—she was not the only one to fall. Dorian has spent his life guarding secrets. Loving Selene was never part of the plan, and yet he would do anything to protect her. But the past he tried to bury is stirring again. And something—or someone—is pulling the strings from the shadows, manipulating Duke Drakefell and threatening to unravel everything they’ve built. War brews on the horizon. As old enemies resurface and darker powers close in, Selene and Dorian must confront the truth: the battle they thought was won has only just begun. To save their love, their country, and the future they’ve forged, they must face a force that has always been one step ahead. Because fate is not a thread to cut. It is a hand—and someone is still holding the scissors.     AmazonKU

THE MIDNIGHT DEATH MATCH (LEGACY OF THE HUNTER BOOK TWO) by Stacy Claflin

The curse didn’t end with me. It evolved. They call me the Huntress. A myth rewritten in blood and bone. The first of my kind. A girl forged by fae fear and human hate. The last thing they expect is for me to survive. Now I train in the shadows with the father I once feared, each lesson sharpening the power inside me. The hunter’s blood burns hotter, faster, clawing toward something I can’t name. But my mother left behind a message only I can read—whatever it reveals, someone would kill to keep buried. Because there’s a movement rising. One that wants to erase my bloodline from existence. I should run. But I’m done running. Harek stands at my side. He’s steadfast, scarred, and far too easy to want. And when another fae steps into the storm, cloaked in secrets and ruin, I realize I’m not just part of the prophecy. I might be the weapon. My family is in danger. The city trembles at my name. And the girl I was is already gone. Because monsters don’t just lurk in the dark. Sometimes, we light the match.     AmazonKU

THEIR SUNFLOWER GIRL: A FAE PLEASURE HOUSE NOVELLA (WAYWARD DEINE CHRONICLES) by Amelia Lascaux

VS Note: FFNBi Fantasy. Erotica.

Melina was stuck in a rut. Her love life, and sex life, were like a broken record—repeating the same lonely, unfulfilled song. Until she found herself in possession of an invitation to a fae pleasure house where all her desires awaited exploration. The pleasure house was filled with monster lovers from beautiful naga women to telepathic tentacle creature, all looking for a casual hook ups for the night.
It was the perfect place for Melina to finally express the bisexuality she’d buried her whole life. Yet, as she visited each themed room, two monster in particular drew her attention—a stoic fem dryad who is determined not to let emotions in and a non-binary unicorn shifter who wants to see Melina after the night is over. Hours of pleasure from knots, tails, and scales later, the night was coming to an end. But how could Melina go back to an empty home when the ache in her heart only seemed to feel better when she was with both of them. This FFNbi monster romance is a bi awakening where the FMC falls in lust with two sapphic partners ending in a spicy ever after. This story has multiple open door scenes, both with and without the love interests. This novella includes pairings with the FMC across the sexual and gender identity spectrum with monster characters.     AmazonKU

THE KNIGHT ETERNAL (LUNATERRA CHRONICLES) by Grace Goodwin

It’s not easy being the king of the most feared death mages in the realm. Unfortunately, the prince has no choice when his father, The Knight Eternal, drops dead after centuries of keeping the vile Revenants under control. Now it’s up to him. But he can’t do it alone. He must find the one, the other half of his soul, a woman with a soul strong enough to sustain them both.     AmazonKU

HER BEARY HOT SUMMER (WELCOME TO BEAR MOUNTAIN BOOK THREE) by Theodora Taylor

Hi, I’m Lark, a neurodivergent teacher who keeps her life in neat, color-coded boxes inside a productivity app. Teaching at Barrington Prep? Blue.Grad school coursework? Green. Family and (only) friend? Yellow. Meetups with Mr. Good Time, my anonymous masked Dom? Red Every time block makes perfect, practical sense… even the NSA D/s situationship. Until my OB/GYN drops a bomb: I’m still in my late twenties, but a rare condition is fast-tracking me toward early menopause. Cue the collapse of my perfectly time-blocked life: Mr. Good Time dumps me the second I ask him to help me make a baby to avoid expensive fertility treatments. I have to drop out of grad school and pick up a second job—but in this economy? Still not enough to afford IVF. And no, my snooty prep school won’t give me a raise. I already asked. Then my only friend invites me to her poly wedding in a mysterious mountain town I’ve never heard of. The moment I walk into the town’s only bar, the smoking-hot bartender growls that I smell like honey. His identical twin brother? Also looking at me like I’m dessert. Just when I think I should back away slowly, the ovulation alarm on my wearable fertility tracker goes off. For the first time in months. If I want a baby, the free (and possibly fun) way, it’s now or never. Oh, and apparently the twins have a tall, dark, and handsome roommate. So much for color-coded plans. Looks like I’m in for a beary, beary, beary hot summer… with one huge twist I never saw coming.     AmazonKU

WHISPER IN THE DARK: MYSTERIES OF MERI (FAMILIAR KITTEN MYSTERIES BOOK 33) by Sara Bourgeois

After centuries as a ghost, Whisper, the silver kitty, is finally learning what it means to be alive again. Between discovering the mysterious appeal of cardboard boxes and becoming seven-year-old Hekate’s devoted familiar, she’s settling into her new life with the Wilson family quite nicely. Of course, adjusting to household dynamics with Meri, the snarky black cat who’s seen it all, and Bonkers, the dramatically inclined orange tabby with opinions about everything, proves more challenging than navigating three hundred years of supernatural exile. That is, until witches in Coventry start falling ill with a strange purple pox that drains their magical abilities. Suddenly, everyone’s looking for someone to blame, and who’s more suspicious than the ghost cat who just returned to the land of the living? Never mind that Whisper spent three hundred years protecting the town, or that Meri vouches for her innocence with his usual dry commentary, or that Bonkers dramatically proclaims her virtue to anyone who’ll listen. Some people have very short memories when they’re scared. As more witches succumb to the mysterious illness and the magical community begins to fracture, Kinsley Wilson finds herself investigating not just a supernatural plague, but the deadly secrets someone will kill to protect. With her family’s newest member under suspicion, Meri keeping secrets of his own, and Bonkers providing running commentary on the entire crisis, Kinsley must uncover the truth before Coventry loses everything that makes it magical. Because in a town where three cats can change everything, losing your magic doesn’t just threaten individual lives… it could destroy the very heart of the community. Some mysteries are worth dying for. Others are worth living for. And some require all paws on deck.     AmazonKU

MESSY AF (AT FIRST BOOK THREE) by Arden Steele

VS Note: MM PNR.

Tobias Hayes just wanted to sleep. Accepting a magical remedy from the local apothecary without reading the fine print probably wasn’t the wisest decision, but desperate times and whatnot. And hey, at least it’s effective. Too bad about the messy side effects. Dealing with dizziness, fatigue, and muscles that feel like pudding, daily life is a struggle, and he’s not too proud to admit he needs help. Luckily, there’s an app for that. Polite, professional, and annoyingly attractive, Warren Frost arrives to assist with basic tasks until the potion wears off. What he’s not supposed to do is hover, fuss, or say things that short-circuits Tobi’s brain. It was meant to be temporary. Uncomplicated. But nothing feels simple when his caretaker has fangs, charm, and the kind of voice that makes him forget how gravity works. Or why falling for the vampire is an epically bad idea.     AmazonKU

A NIGHTMARE FOR THE HOLIDAYS: A MONSTER ROMANCE SHORT by Elliot Ason

When real-life Nightmare Nacht mistakenly texts the wrong number, he expects anything but a relationship to develop. But one does, one of obsession, fueled by his roiling shadows. Emily has an obsession of her own. It all started when she received a wrong number text, and now the Nightmare is all she can think about. That mistaken message sent months ago was one of the best things to ever happen to either of them. And tonight, tonight they finally meet. This is a very short, open door, monster romance story. The Nightmare is a flawed character with shadows that love his little Emily as much as he does.     AmazonKU

ENCHANTED WITH THE ORC (KINGVERSE ORC SERIES) by Saam King

Can someone who’s always on the run finally find a place to call home? Escaping an ex who’s still chasing her and her daughter is harder than Tasia thought. Now that her coven is back together, everything should be perfect, right? Wrong. Tasia is already wary of males after what she’s been through and she can’t afford to make any more ties to anyone. When her ex tracks her downs and threatens her once more she has to find a way to leave. But when her daughter’s claimed a massive orc to be her new father, he keeps getting in the way of that. Enka never expected to meet his fated mate, but when her daughter sinks her tiny teeth into his ankle, announcing that he now belongs to them, he discovers that he’s exactly where he always wanted to be. And when his mate decides to run, he’s going to run with her. He’ll protect her no matter the cost. And with the shadows of her past nipping at her heels, he’s ready to fight for them. Keeping them safe is the easy part. Getting her to agree that they’re meant to be together? Not so much.     AmazonKU

DIAMOND WISHES: AN ALADDIN RETELLING (ALL THAT GLITTERS) by Abigail Manning

A mute guard, a chatty parrot, and a diamond ring that could change it all…Few people have heard the legend of the wondrous wishing diamond, and even fewer have wasted their efforts searching for it. Kya couldn’t care less about jewels unless they can sell for enough money to feed her and her mouthy parrot. Her chronic fainting spells make it impossible to hold down a real job, and difficult to escape the guards when a charming stranger interrupts her heist. Caught and caged, Kya admits defeat as she wastes away in the palace prison. Not even befriending a royal guard can get her out of her chains, but a deal with a smooth-talking nobleman might… It would seem that the boy from the market isn’t the only person on a diamond hunt. If anyone can find a diamond ring in a cave full of treasures, it’s a jewel thief, but that doesn’t mean she knows how to use it. Wishes gone wrong and a power struggle between royals quickly trap Kya once again, but this time as a fake princess. Even a counterfeit diamond can sparkle, but can it fool a treasure hunter? Life as a royal sure does have a nice ring to it—if you can live long enough to wish for a crown.     AmazonKU

THE RUBY DRAGON’S UNCONVENTIONAL MATE (ORO ESCONDIDO BOOK THREE) by Harmony Raines

Dragon shifter Lars is used to hiding who he truly is in order to be a guardian for his dragon community. He’s gotten good at it and, while he’s happy to see his friends and family mating up, he does feel lonely. A lot. But when an old flame returns and is far from the charming, fun dragon he remembers, Lars decides maybe it’s better to go it alone. When Bryant came to Oro Escondido the first time, he had the opportunity to flirt with Lars. To woo him. Now his brother is critically injured, his trust in dragon tradition is shattered, and he just doesn’t have the time to make nice. But he quickly realizes Lars is the one for him, and that he has to reverse Lars’s bad opinion of him. Can Lars and Bryant push and pull their way to a new relationship, even through family troubles, outside danger, and theor own stubbornness?     AmazonKU

FAT BETRAYED MATE (SILVERCREEK LOTTERY MATES BOOK TWO) by Layla Silver

I’m forced to mate with my secret baby girl’s daddy. Our mate bond was forbidden, so he rejected me cruelly. I left, but the Mate Lottery forces me back to the small town of my youth.  Where it’s announced that my plus-size curves are officially his to do with as he pleases. I’m desperate to escape this place, which only reminds me of the pain he caused me. But I’m not allowed. The lottery draws my name as his mate, and it’s binding. I have to endure the raw pain as his claws tear open my barely closed wounds. Our close quarters amplify my scent, drawing him closer.  When night falls, his rough touch breaks my restraint. When darkness comes, his gentle strokes reduce my self-control to dust. My body is his. My baby is his. He controls me completely. Will the Alpha finally claim his broken mate?     AmazonKU

A MIDLIFE BETRAYAL (DELIVERED FROM FROST MOUNTAIN) by Lisa Daniels and Scarlett Stone

Okay, so maybe stealing from my billionaire boss wasn’t my brightest idea. Of course I got caught. In my defense, I needed the money, and I didn’t think he’d notice a few thousand bucks. Besides, he’s a stuck-up, annoying snob. I’ve never liked him, and the feeling’s mutual…Or at least, I thought it was, until he asked me to be his girlfriend. Yeah. Big plot twist there. This wolf shifter disappeared for weeks, but now he’s back in our small town, looking sexier than ever…And he’s got his eye on me. I don’t have much of a choice. He’s got my fate in his hands, and if I refuse to date him, I could end up behind bars. But if I agree, I’m not sure how long I can resist him. And I’m starting to wonder if I really want to. Author’s Note: The Delivered from Frost Mountain series is a spin off of Holiday Shifters of Frost Mountain.     AmazonKU

HIGH STAKES AND SOULMATES (FANGED MISTAKES BOOK THREE) by Alice Winters

VS note: MM PNR.

Ezio – One would think that being over two hundred years old would at least give me some skill at wooing the man of my dreams, though oddly, I seem to be fumbling around more than wooing.
But that’s alright, I will fumble my way right into Cyrus’s life if he lets me. After a rocky start, Cyrus is finally starting to open up to me as he realizes that vampires might not be all bad. When Cyrus pulls me into a case, he discovers how much he needs me… and my werewolf friend disguised as a detection dog. My past haunts my every step, but there’s nothing I want more than to leave my mistakes behind and focus on my future with the man I adore. Cyrus – Death after death draws Ezio and me deeper into a mystery that is tearing through the city. My fear is that whoever is killing these people is toying with us, and I know I can’t figure it out alone. Thankfully, Ezio is prepared to help me with anything I need (and then some), and he doesn’t come alone. He has Casimir (who is happy as long as Steve isn’t around), Julian (when he’s not naked), and Yorick (why is Yorick here?), who are determined to end this. But what we find is unlike anything we ever imagined.
Though it can’t possibly be worse than the delivery lady walking in on Julian naked again.
Ezio is ready to help me through it (the murder bit, not the Julian bit), if only I can leave my fears behind me long enough to accept the man I want more than anything.     AmazonKU

ANAKI (THE IRON FANG BOOK FIVE) by Vera Foxx

THE IRON FANG: A club full of shifter rogues rejected and unloved. They were wronged for unjust reasons. Now their animals will soon go rabid, taking away their human selves. Their souls are broken, but with the little bit of life they have left, the rogues will save those who cannot save themselves. Giving humans a second chance. This is Anaki’s story – The always cheerful, bar-dancing, bartending dragon shifter hides dark secrets beneath his lively personality. His time is slipping away faster than anyone suspects, ticking down with an urgency that gnaws at his very soul.  When offered a chance to help the future luna’s family He jumps at the chance to forget the darkness that lurks inside. Anything to keep his mind from slipping. Then, he meets the stubborn luna’s sister, Elena. He hears his dragon roar within him for the first time in years. She’s feisty and wants to protect her family, especially her son. He wants all of her and the new family he has just gained. But will she accept his past with the secrets and desires he hides?     AmazonKU

UNBROKEN: GREY WOLVES SERIES BOOK 22 by Quinn Loftis

The supernatural world stands on the brink of chaos. Fane and his pack have disappeared, scattered across dangerous and forgotten realms, their connections severed by veils sealed with blood magic. Their mates and allies, fractured and vulnerable, are left to fend for themselves in hostile realms where danger hides in every shadow. In their absence, whispers spread of a rising darkness—Celise, a sprite wielding the ancient and forbidden Nushtonia, determined to reshape the supernatural order in her own twisted image. But power is never absolute. A new player emerges—Shade, a djinn warrior with secrets of his own. His true motives remain veiled, but one thing is clear: Shade will stop at nothing to find the disgraced djinn he believes is his mate. As Celise and Shade clash, their agendas threaten to shatter the fragile balance between life and death. Meanwhile, Jewel battles crippling guilt, knowing her actions put her loved ones in danger while facing a life-altering choice that will impact her and Dalton forever. Scattered across realms, Fane, Jacquelyn, and the Grey Wolves fight to survive, their love and loyalty tested by unimaginable trials. With the veils sealed and darkness rising, they must reunite to stop a force that could destroy every realm. Who will rise, and who will fall? And in the end, will the Grey Wolves endure—or will they be lost to the darkness forever?

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THE PACK by Z W Taylor

Charlotte has finally found her place and settled into the Thunderhead werewolf pack in backwoods Alaska. She’s spent the past year happily working as a tracker, spending her downtime with her best friend and roommate, or catching up with her mentor. While there is still plenty of blood magic in the forests, and rogue wolves keep appearing all over the state, for the first time in a long time, her life feels safe. But then the surprise arrival of someone new turns the world she’s grown to love upside down. Faced with new challenges and truths that make her question everything around her, Charlotte wonders if it’s possible to protect the people she loves while also following her heart. She decides she has to try, but her every attempt at happiness is derailed as the threat of the rogue wolves and an old enemy loom. As Charlotte continues to dig deeper into what’s happening, battle lines are being drawn and a final epic fight seems inevitable.

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BILLY AND CORD (OMEGA HEARTS BOOK ONE) by Lisa Oliver 

VS Note: MM PNR.

“…Small male omega wolves who look like me lurk in the corners, watching all the world’s beautiful people having a lovely time while worrying about their lines of code.” In a world where omegas were meant to be cherished and cared for by their parents until they found their fated mate, Billy hadn’t been as lucky. Fending for himself hadn’t been easy, but with the help of his good friends Cece and Tristan, Billy had a life he could be proud of. Thinking about a mate didn’t factor into Billy’s day – he had more important things to worry about, like paying his rent. “This is going to sound like the weirdest question, and I apologize in advance, but…” he sniffed again. “Have you been sitting close to someone recently?” Cord was just out of a six-month tension fueled relationship, with a beta on his team, when he went to visit one of his other teammates in the small town of Frankton. He didn’t expect to be dragged along to an Omega Hearts event, but it was fun. Especially when he caught a scent that made his wolf howl. Of course, things couldn’t be easy – both men knew life didn’t work that way. But when Cord got called out on a mission and Billy started getting messages from an unknown number, it seemed their mating had caused more ripples in the people around them than they could’ve ever imagined.

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ASTRAY: THE NEW PROTECTORATE STORIES VOLUME ONE BOOK TWO by Abigail Kelly

A dragon’s kiss burns cold. When Paloma Contreras, shy human scientist, accidentally dooms a rogue dragon to death, she’ll do anything to save his life. If that means giving up the mountaintop she’s called home her entire life, so be it. Too bad Artem Aždaja has no plans to steal her roost. He only wants one thing, and everyone knows a dragon will do just about anything to get they’ve set their eyes on. Paloma’s life is turned upside when her efforts to save a dragon end with more than just a house guest. Artem’s huge, arrogant, charming, and, according to him, one hundred percent hers. Dealing with a dragon isn’t easy, but when they’ve decided you’re their mate? Turns out they’re downright impossible.     AmazonKU

THE LAST WIZARDS’ BALL (GUNNIE ROSE) by Charlaine Harris

Lizbeth Rose’s sister Felicia attends the Grand Wizards’ Ball, and as one of the most powerful—and beautiful—death wizards in a generation, she is highly sought after as one of the belles of the ball.
However, war and violence are on the rise in Europe as German and Japanese wizards are also courting Felicia…and some are refusing to take no for an answer. As the façade of genteel wizard society turns deadly, Lizbeth must learn to not only protect her sister, but also navigate the arcane world that is pulling her sister and husband into a dangerous dance with death that could change the world as they know it.

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DAUGHTERS OF FLOOD AND FURY: THE STORMBRINGER SAGA by Gabriella Buba

Five years after the fall of the Palisade in Aynila, the Codicíans are closing in with a vast armada. Lunurin and Alon have been working desperately to solidify their alliances across the archipelago, but petty rivalries, suspicion, and conflicted loyalties threaten to undermine their efforts. To stand any chance, they must unify the disparate factions of their forces at the festival of the eclipse, when the laho will swallow the moon, and the islands’ magic will be at its strongest. Inez has been training as a tide-touched healer, but the gentle side of her goddess’s gift does not come naturally to her. When she hears rumors that her sister, Catalina, has returned to the archipelago, Inez embarks on a dangerous journey over the sea. Aboard a pirate ship, she meets the fierce firetender Umali, who has no fear of her own power, and burns brighter than anyone Inez has ever known. Yet Inez worries her untamed, hungry magic may prove too much even for a pirate captain, and the threat of the Codicíans’ return hangs heavy over both their heads. Three goddesses stand ready to fight. But without human allies, even their power may not be enough to keep Aynila and the archipelago free.

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LOVE YOU ALWAYS, SUCKERS AND ALL (SUCKER FOR LOVE MYSTERIES BOOK NINE) by K L Hiers

Sloane Beaumont has pitted himself against ancient gods, murderous cultists, and cursed magic. Now he’s facing off against the most powerful threat yet: one of his own friends. Elliam Sturm has always had mysterious abilities. Most recently he’s used them to bring new life to his ghoul boyfriend’s rotting body. However, the true source of his power has been finally revealed and may drive him to destroy the universe in an eons-old cycle of violence and death. For the first time since his parents’ murder, Sloane is happy with his husband, Loch, their daughter, and their growing extended and immortal family. He can’t let Ell destroy that… or himself. Desperate to save Ell from his own fated corruption and to prevent the destruction of existence as they know it, Sloane will have to travel to new worlds, raise a magical army, and fight to protect the life he and Loch have worked so hard to build in one final epic battle.     AmazonKU

A SHIFT OF TIME  (NIGHT’S EDGE BOOK FOUR)  by Julie E Czerneda

Summer has arrived in Marrowdell, but its wild magic is out of sorts. Bannan, returning from his sister’s home in Vorkoun, steps through Jenn’s special crossing to find the village has disappeared. Something is deeply wrong within the edge—and with the Verge. Soon the youngling dragon Imp returns from that magical realm with a dire message: turn-born are missing. Deep in the mines of Ansnor, turn-born are being trapped and killed. The rest are in hiding, as each crossing destabilizes the Verge, releasing chaos even the sei cannot control. Time is shifting. Bannan, caught between realms, must accept the help of an ancient power, feared by dragons and greater than sei, but at what cost? Jenn, meanwhile, rushes to Ansnor to find Bannan and fix what’s breaking in the Verge, but she’s in danger, too. For in the edge, those who hunt magic and those with gifts grow bold, and as the only turn-born filled with pearl and the magic of the sei, Jenn Nalynn is the greatest prize of all.

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CRUCIBLE OF BLOOD (GAMES OF THE DAMNED BOOK TWO) by Cat Collins

VS Note: MMF.

The vampires of Lost Vegas are obsessed with their Queen, her court, and her bloodline. Their world is only miles from my crumbling human life, yet it couldn’t be more different. Lavish. Rich. Matriarchal. A place where the birthing of new vampires is sacred and celebrated. Like my friend before me, I’m entering a game run by the Damned. This one a brutal competition to find the next vampire Queen because the reigning one stopped producing heirs. Many fertile women will enter, but only one will come out on top. That’s where I come in—a pawn in their ruthless game, eager to become pregnant. Yet I don’t care about crowns. I want a future for my people. I’ll have to survive political sabotage, rival suitors, and two dangerously obsessed stepbrother princes—each intent on claiming me for their own and the baby I want so badly. All while hiding the one secret that could get me killed: I can’t stand the sight of blood. This sizzling dystopian ‘Why Choose’ romance features a cutthroat contest for the vampire crown, a heroine who knows what she wants, and two stepbrother princes—more opposite than alike—both hellbent on claiming her and any future children for their own.     AmazonKU

RED RUIN: GUIDEVERSE ROMANCE (SAVAGE SENTINELS BOOK ONE) by Lola Rock

Instead of sticking around to watch my suddenly EX fiancé adore the Guide he replaced me with, I do the totally sane, normal thing and run away to war. The Sentinels battling monster hordes desperately need my power. I just want to find a place to belong as something other than a tool. When I report for duty, ready to fight on my own terms, I find my new squad in shambles. Its strongest warriors are so poisoned by their own magic, they’re not just insane—they’re barely hanging on to their humanity. If I can’t tame the rampaging vampire and the one-horned devil, I won’t have to wait for my enemies to ruin me. Vhex and Remy will grin with their fangs as they ruin what’s left of my soul.

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SPELLBOUND: MM PNR (MAGES AND MATES BOOK FIVE) by Andy Gallo

Roderick Hollen met his mate forty years ago. As one half of the fifth guardian pair, Rod knows their destiny is tied to the Great Ward. If it failed before the new one was created, he and his mate will die creating the replacement. There’s just one problem, Ailpein, the phoenix king, has forbidden any phoenix from mating with a mage, and used his powerful magic to enforce his will. No mate bond means no new Great Ward. Cinaed FionnLaoch burns with frustration at his grandfather’s refusal to lift the mating prohibition. He and Rod have honored his edict for forty years, but now the consequences reach far beyond them. The Earth’s increasingly urgent warnings tell him the Ward is failing, but he’s powerless to fix it unless his grandfather relents. But when King Ailpein vanishes without a trace, he takes with him any hope of lifting the spell. James Blackstone has spent centuries plotting his revenge against the magical world that destroyed his demon-summoning ancestors. He’s abducted King Ailpein and plans to use the phoenix king’s life force to destroy the barrier separating Hell and Earth. Killing Ailpein will also prevent the new guardians from creating a new Great Ward. Rod and Cinaed gather the other guardians and race to save Ailpein. But even if they find him, it might already be too late. Their love has survived four decades of separation, but if they don’t reach Ailpein in time, the only way to save the world will cost them their long delayed chance at happiness– and their lives.     AmazonKU

HOOK, LINE AND TENTACLE by Dove Soleil

He’s the grumpy, reclusive bait shop owner with a dark secret. She’s new in town and renting his attic room. The one everyone warned her away from. Down bad doesn’t begin to cover it. From the second he finds her trying to break down his door, she’s got him…Hook, line, and tentacle.     Amazon

THE EAGLE AND THE SHREW (FUC ACADEMY BOOK 47) by Scarlet Fox

VS Note: FUC – Furry United Coalition

Former villain. Reluctant hero. One last mission. Anson Rossi walked away from his life as Dr. Grimm’s loyal henchmen, but not before his sister, Ariel was taken as leverage. Now branded as an enemy of FUC, the quick-footed and stealthy shrew has no allies, no backup, and no time. His only hope? A sharp-tongued, suspiciously sexy ASS agent who may be the best, if not the most infuriating, partner he’s ever had. Avian Soaring Society Agent Nari Lee is deep undercover, pretending to go rogue to earn Anson’s trust. But her target is more than just a large appetite and even larger guilt: the ex-henchman is smart, grounded, and hiding a heart that might just shake her razor-sharp focus. Nari’s used to seeing danger from miles a way and she knows better to fall for a former villain,but tell that to her senses that spark every time he’s near.Can two spies with everything to lose work together to save Anson’s sister in time? Or will oldloyalties and unexpected feelings doom the mission before it begins?

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GHOSTED BY MURDER (THE MIDLIFE IN CASTLEBERRY PSYCHIC MEDIUM COZY MYSTERY SERIES BOOK 10) by Carol Ridder Aspenson

Being ghosted is one thing, but when it happens in both the literal and figurative sense, it gets complicated. I’m Chantilly Adair, Castleberry’s resident psychic medium, and I thought I’d seen it all—until one of the town’s most eligible bachelors, Robert Hale, starts giving everyone the cold shoulder, especially his fiancée. When he turns up dead and his ghost flat-out refuses to talk to me, things go from awkward to downright deadly. With the townsfolk gossiping about Robert’s shady dealings and plenty of suspects who wouldn’t mind seeing him stay ghosted for good, it’s up to me to dig into the mystery. As more secrets unfold, the living are being as tight-lipped as the dead, and I’m left piecing together clues before the killer strikes again. With my police-chief husband Jack working the case from the legal side, I work to convince a very stubborn ghost to help me solve his own murder. But in a town like Castleberry, where the past is never truly buried, getting ghosted might just be the deadliest clue of all.     AmazonKU

A HUTCH FOR HOOVER: MM SHIFTER MPREG ROMANCE (OMEGAS OF ANIMALS BOOK 15) by Lorelai M Hart

It all started with an accident…Alpha rabbit shifter Hoover’s career path set in stone—he’s heir apparent of their fluffle, destined to be their alpha. He isn’t the best for the job, but thanks to being born three whole minutes before his twin, that’s how it will be. When his car is forced off the road by a runaway truck, everything changes. Now he is broken, useless to his fluffle. He can wait for his brother to challenge him or he can walk away. Hoover walks away. He loves his brother too much to put him in that position. It all started with a new gig…Omega wolf shifter Grant has built a career on making the world’s best smoothies—or so his reviews say. When Animals contacts him to be part of their new community days, it’s an offer too good to refuse. He’ll be able to network with local businesses, build his customer base, and check out the club all in one night. Only when he scents his mate and thinks all his dreams have finally come true, the adorable bunny ignores him as if he isn’t even speaking. What’s up with that?     AmazonKU

GUARDED BY THE BIGFOOT (MYSTIC RIDGE MONSTER MATES) by Rexa Revelle

In Mystic Ridge, routine doesn’t exist, especially when my latest case nearly gets me killed and lands me stuck with a grumpy, overgrown Bigfoot. After a freak storm leaves me unconscious, I wake up in a hidden mountain stronghold with Brock—eight feet of fur, muscle, and a bad attitude. He’s not just Bigfoot. He’s the Guardian. The last line of defense between our world and the realm beyond the Veil. And he definitely doesn’t want me on his mountain.Too bad for him, I don’t scare easy. Something dark is stirring in these woods, slipping through the cracks in the Veil. Brock refuses to let me get involved, but I can see it in his eyes—he’s keeping secrets. And the biggest one? The way he looks at me. Possessive. Primal. Forbidden. I’m not supposed to be here. He’s not supposed to want me. But as the Veil weakens and the danger closes in, the only thing more terrifying than what lurks in the shadows…Is how much I want the monster who saved me.     AmazonKU

SHE TOUCHED HIS VINE by Zora Black

I wasn’t supposed to touch it. Not the vine. Not the ward line. Not anything near the Grove. But I did. And something woke up. Now the trees lean when I pass. The roots hum under my feet. The forest watches me—especially him. The one made of bark and silence. The one who doesn’t speak… but listens. He told me to stay away. But I keep coming back. Because the Grove isn’t just alive. It’s reaching for me. And so is he. I think I was supposed to be afraid. But what scares me more… is how much I want to stay.     AmazonKU

LIPSTICK AND LICHES  (SEASPRAY ISLE WITCH MYSTERIES BOOK TWO) by Mara Webb

The Seaspray Inn is open for business… unfortunately, so are the graves. Tilly Hudgins is doing her best to keep things running smoothly at her family’s magical hotel. But with a grim-faced inspector sneaking around and threatening to revoke her license, she’s desperate for just two days of normal. Instead, her cousin Myrtle and her cat familiar Smudge accidentally swap bodies, and things spiral from weird to full-blown catastrophe. Then the dead start rising. As locals begin turning up half-eaten, all signs point to Aunt Pearl as the necromancer behind the chaos. Pearl, of course, claims she’s innocent (while suspiciously hoarding bones and muttering Latin). Now Tilly must juggle re-burying the undead, running her business, and keeping up with her new magical homeschooling course before the inspector slaps her with a big fat FAIL. Oh, and her great-grandmother’s hypercritical ghost is now permanently trapped in every mirror on the property. Gee whiz. If that weren’t enough, Tilly’s caught in an awkward love triangle, and both of her would-be suitors are hiding something. It’s almost easier dealing with the dead than getting a man to say what’s on his mind. It’s going to take more than a fresh coat of paint and a polite smile to survive this week on Seaspray Isle.     AmazonKU     AB

ACCIDENTAL BOND (DAMNED MERCENARIES BOOK ONE) by Mike Nix

VS Note: MM PNR.

I’ve made a lot of mistakes in my life, but accidentally becoming a mercenary for a demon might be the biggest one yet…My inner dragon has always been more like a devil on my shoulder, talking me into making bad decisions and creating chaos. I have a hoard full of demon artifacts, each one likely to cost me my life if the owners ever come after me. I thought accidentally becoming a mercenary was the worst mistake I would make in a single day… until I inadvertently mated myself to a demon. It’s not my fault his mating ring was so pretty! It’ll be fine… all I have to do is fulfill my contract, not do anything else to make things worse, and avoid falling for the surprisingly sweet, himbo demon who thinks I’m his mate. Should be easy… right?     AmazonKU

THE LOST ART OF FINDING WHERE YOU BELONG: A COZY MM FANTASY ROMANCE (THE LOST ARTS BOOK TWO) by Ellie Ash

After falling hard and fast, can Perian handle the realities of a relationship with the head of the Mage Warriors? Perian is ready to commit to this relationship, but as the head of the Mage Warriors, Brannal has duties hunting demons that take him away from the castle—and from Perian, who finds himself struggling with the absence. The rumor mill in the castle is working overtime, and some in the castle—thankfully a minority—dislike him. Perian’s not prepared when that dislike takes a violent turn. Still, it’s not all bad. Perian’s confirmed that absence makes the heart grow fonder, he’s strengthening new friendships (and learning how kinky some of those friends can be), and he’s watching Renny get stronger. But she’s still frustrated by her limits, and not everyone seems to be ready for these changes and the influence that Perian has. Brannal clearly cares for Perian and doesn’t want him to get hurt, but if Brannal has to pick between his duties and Perian, is Perian going to lose? Or can Brannal prove that he’s more than just the leader of the Mage Warriors?    AmazonKU

THE ADVENTURE OF THE DEMONIC OX (PENRIC & DESDEMONA) by Lois McMaster Bujold

When sorcerer Learned Penric hears of the suspected demonic possession of an ox at his brother-in-law’s bridgebuilding worksite, he thinks it an excellent opportunity to tutor his adopted daughter and student sorceress Otta in one of their Temple duties: identifying and restraining such wild chaos elementals before harm comes to their hosts or surroundings. What begins as an instructive family outing turns anything but routine when a mountain search becomes a much more frightening adventure for Penric and his charges. What is undergone there by both mentor and students will yield lessons both unexpected and far-reaching.

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PRANKS, POITIN AND PUCAS (SKYE O’SHEA PARANORMAL COZY MYSTERY SERIES BOOK THREE) by Rowan Dillon and Christy Nicholas

County Cork, Ireland. Skye Brigid O’Shea remains haunted by trouble. But though her B&B renovation keeps sprouting expensive new issues, the refugee American finds the preparations for her first Hallowe’en on the Emerald Isle enchanting. And the naturally nosy former nurse assumes the worst after a mansplaining stranger seemingly fulfills a dark prophecy by turning up dead. Digging into forgotten local history, Skye fears malicious fae plan to use All Hallows’ Eve to disrupt the delicate balance between worlds. But with nothing but drunken rambling and old wives’ tales to work from, she’s terrified that they’re all about to be neck-deep in the supernatural soup. Can she manipulate the moonlight and make a mousetrap for a monster?     AmazonKU

GRAVE WITCH by Holly Day

VS note: MM PNR.

What does a vampire have to do to be left alone? Kage Marrone has been looking for a magic user who’s been missing for years. His latest lead takes him to Myrfolk, where he’s pretending to be human while working as a detective. When a witness claims to have seen a vampire steal a motorbike, he sees his chance to get inside the walls of the local supernatural community and ask questions. Gilbert Neumann only wants to be left alone. He has a house within the walls, and the more days he can spend sitting on his wrap-around porch looking out over his garden and not talk to anyone, the better. Kage is sure Gilbert knows something. He’s a vampire, and you can’t trust vampires. Plus, he lets a detail slip that has Kage convinced he knows more than he lets on. All Gilbert wanted to do was to help, not have a cop harassing him. Maybe the best thing he can do is help Kage find the person he’s looking for. It should give him his calm life back, right?     Amazon

THE WOLF VS THE SHADOW FAE: THE HIDDEN CITY SUPERNATURAL SLEUTH by Laura Hignette

I never thought I’d find myself back here. At least, I hoped I’d never have to leave the mortal realm ever again. But Romeo is missing, and I have to find him. I know who took him, and I know why. And I know how hard this fight is going to be. I survived this wild-magic place once before, and I’ll do it again. But this time, I’m not a scared little girl. This time, I know exactly what I’m doing. Let the games begin.     AmazonKU

IN THE VEINS OF THE DROWNING (THE SIREN MAGE BOOK ONE) by Kalie Cassidy

The monster is always slain…Imogen Nel is in hiding. Hiding from a cruel kingdom that believes Sirens are monstrous, blood-hungry creatures. Hiding from a king and his captain who viciously hunt her kind. Hiding from her own alluring abilities. By keeping herself from the sea, Imogen’s bloodlust is dulled, and her black wings remain concealed beneath her skin.
When a neighboring king comes to visit, Imogen can no longer hide. He knows precisely what she is, and he believes she can save their kingdoms from an even greater monster. But Imogen’s power threatens to violently reveal itself, and the two form a blood bond that protects them both. They flee together, traversing waters teeming with the undead. As the lines between duty to their people and desire for each other begin to blur, Imogen worries her ancestral powers may not be enough to kill what hunts her—the only way to defeat a monster may be to become one herself.     Amazon     AB     Apple Books     Kobo

FREEING NALA by Tessa Stone

TORIN – Fifteen years have passed since Meekah of Zohar Pride took Nala away from me. My fated mate, my reason for breathing. The separation was necessary—she needed to learn control over her lion—but the loss has hollowed me. I’ve spent these years building my dream: House of Boker, the first truly diverse supernatural pack in Wintermoon’s history. I’ve secured a position at the Academy, constructed a home worthy of my mate, and established myself as alpha. Everything is in place. Now it’s time to bring Nala home where she belongs. NALA – I’ve spent fifteen years believing Torin rejected me, trying to build a life among lions when my heart belongs to a wolf. Meekah became the father I needed, but Zohar Pride has never truly accepted me—a lioness fated to a wolf. When Torin reappears in my life, the mate bond flares stronger than ever. But becoming Luna to a pack that includes Cyra—the wolf shifter who still bears my claw marks—won’t be easy. My lion remains unpredictable, dangerous when provoked. As the time for our reunion finally arrives, I must make a choice: remain with the pride that raised me or embrace the destiny written in my soul since childhood—to stand beside my wolf as his equal, his Luna, the mother of his children. But when old rivalries resurface and pack tensions rise, we’ll discover if our love is strong enough to bridge two worlds.     AmazonKU

FINN’S SOLACE: MM BASILISK X MAGE PNR (HEIRS OF MISTVALE BOOK TWO) by Stella Rainbow

Finn – Promises always got broken. I’d believed that since I was a kid. My parents had broken a promise when they abandoned me and my siblings, foster homes had broken promises when they tried to separate us, and Levi had broken his when he failed to come to my rescue. Fourteen years later, I discovered the truth that changed everything: Levi hadn’t broken his promise, he was in Mistvale, and I could get to know him and his sweet familiar. People rarely got to fall in love with their first crush, and I had the chance, if I could just figure out how to let go of the past. Levi – When I moved to Mistvale, the last person I expected to run into was Finn. Delighted to see him alive and eager to catch up, I was ecstatic when my familiar told me he was my mate. With a little bit of help from her and the residents of Mistvale, I was determined to win Finn’s heart and make him mine. Realizing we were both still dealing with the after-effects of our shared trauma wasn’t really a surprise, but discovering we were stronger together was. Finn might be scared of his powers, but they couldn’t harm me. I might’ve been afraid of settling down, but with him, it was easy to do.     AmazonKU

SWIMMING LESSONS: A DARK MONSTER ROMANCE SHORT (SCORCHED) by Adrian Blue

Summer in the Adirondacks is all about socializing and activities. Dottie expects weeks of tennis, parties, and boating. What she does not expect is the mysterious stranger she meets down by the docks. He is older than the boys she’s used to, mature where they are frivolous, and he always knows just what to say. In no time, Dottie is spending every evening down by the abandoned dock, talking to her new friend. But every word he speaks is a trap. He has secrets and motives she could never imagine. And the lessons he wants to teach her are far more intimate than swimming.   AmazonKU

RUNNING OF THE WOLVES  (GAMES OF THE DAMNED BOOK ONE) by Cat Collins

Every year before the Blood Moon, the werewolves humans created over a century ago play their favorite game, and human women are the prizes. The Running of the Wolves is a savage blend of seduction, dominance, and raw, primal pursuit, designed to test the limits of both predator and prey. It’s a dangerous blend of hunt, ritual, and brutal courtship. The women who enter do so knowing what it means: to be claimed or to die. I strode into the glittering hellhole of a casino, every step a deliberate gamble, ready to risk everything for a secret I had no right to know. If chosen, I’d have thirty days with the pack who picked me as their “game piece”—one month to find what I came for, and prepare for the real danger: three nights in the forest where the rules fall away and the wolves let their predator instincts reign. I was ready and willing to die for my secret, but nothing had prepared me for these predators. Three werewolves. Fierce, possessive, impossibly different—and all inexplicably drawn to me. They should have broken me. Instead, they wanted me. All of them. Together. And these monsters I once feared might be the only ones who could help me survive the games I chose to play and burn the whole system to the ground. This is a scorching dystopian Why Choose romance filled with a deadly game, tangled loyalties, and three possessive werewolves who will do anything to claim the one woman who was never supposed to survive.    AmazonKU

WANDS, WAFFLES AND WHISPERS (SOUTHERN MAGICAL BAKERY BOOK TWO) by Tanya Kappes

Every small town hides a secret. This one has a few dozen… and a magical cat who knows them all. After leaving her enchanted hometown behind, Lo Heal-Park thought she’d finally found a quiet life in Celestial Falls—complete with a charming bakery, a suspiciously talkative cat, and a second date with the local vet. But when a beloved town elder is found dead under mysterious circumstances and strange magical pulses begin rippling through the streets, Lo’s hopes for a fresh start vanish like sugar on a hot skillet. Now, with her unexpected spiritual gifts waking up and a magical crack in the town’s foundation threatening to burst wide open, Lo has to sift through secrets, seal old spells, and figure out who—or what—is stirring ancient magic from its slumber. All without burning the biscuits.   AmazonKU

NAIAD’S LOVER: MM FANTASY ROMANCE (IMMORTAL BONDS BOOK TWO) by Isobel Murray

A year ago, Erik Arnesson left his life as a merchant in the great city of Hallevalt and moved to a small cabin in the far north of the kingdom. There, instead of a quiet and solitary retirement, he found everything he thought he’d lost forever—peace, happiness, and enduring love. In the year that he’s spent with his naiad lover, Erik has coaxed the powerful immortal into trying out many new things. Above all, Erik has taught Sayan how to love. As spring turns to summer, Sayan decides to do some teaching of his own. Only he isn’t trying to introduce Erik to intimacy, small comforts, and tender embraces. He wants to teach him how to swim. In a freezing northern lake. The problem is, a wild naiad born with the power over water isn’t the best instructor for a human who is terrified of drowning. Fortunately for Erik, a young friend is more than happy to step in and take over. Unfortunately for Sayan, that young friend is handsome, he dares to have a crush on Erik, and Sayan has one more lesson to learn. Love was easy. Now, he has to learn how to trust.    AmazonKU

I HATE MYSELF FOR LOVING YOU (WOLF MATES SERIES BOOK SEVEN) by Dakota Cassidy

Avery Palmer, werewolf, vegetarian, animal lover, and environmentalist has come to Cedar Glen to help the Adams family save their land from ruin. Lassiter Adams is the ruiner, as in, he’s digging up acres and acres of land for what he claims will be condos on the premise that he has every right to do it because he’s an Adams, too. Not to mention, he had the most money to pay the back taxes no one knew the Adams owed and piles of money talks where the Cedar Glen town council is concerned. When he shows up with his cash, a few backhoes, and an attitude bigger than all of Cedar Glen, chaos ensues. Avery does everything short of tie herself to a tree to stop him from desecrating sacred werewolf land—land he doesn’t even know belongs to werewolves. But Avery and Lassiter have a relationship that goes as far back as when they were in high school, and try as she might, Avery can’t connect the dots to the once sweet, if odd boy who was her mad high school crush, to this new Lassiter who’s always angry and single minded in his search for something he won’t explain. Also odd? His weird relationship with his parakeet…Their differences aside, they both have secrets they’ve kept all their lives—secrets that, if not spilled, could keep them apart forever.        Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

PACK TO THE WALL (PARANORMAL DATING AGENCY BOOK 90) by Milly Taiden

She’s got a runaway hit, a controlling manager, and one very public meltdown. He’s a wolf shifter with pack drama, a private island, and zero interest in celebrities. Chrissy Rivera didn’t plan to fake-ill her way out of a charity gala and disappear before sunrise—but when matchmaking icon Gerri Wilder offers an escape route via helicopter, she takes it. The destination? A no-press, no-schedule sanctuary that turns out to include a very large, very shirtless Alpha with opinions about everything—including her. Zev Landon doesn’t do pop stars. Or unexpected guests. Or women who smell like jasmine and trouble. But the moment Chrissy steps onto Isle Luna, his wolf makes it clear: she’s not going anywhere. Now the guitars are vintage, the mate bond is snapping, and the paparazzi are circling overhead. Because when a wolf claims his mate, not even fame can break the bond.   AmazonKU

FORGED IN FATE AND SHADOW (FATED TO THE SUN AND STARS BOOK TWO) by Zara Storm

He tore her world apart. Now he may be the only one who can help her save it. Ana has spent her life as a pawn—used, betrayed, and hunted. But no more. As the rightful heir to Trova’s blood-soaked throne, she’s ready to rise—ruthless, unyielding, and armed with the celestial magic awakening inside her. But power always has a price, and Ana is already burning beneath the weight of it. To control the force threatening to consume her, Ana must ally with the man who once left her for dead. Leon stole her away, shattered her heart, and turned her world to ash. Now, he needs her magic to save his brother—and she needs his help to control it before it destroys her. Enemies close in. A zealot hunts her from the shadows. And with every glance, every touch, the bond between Ana and Leon deepens—twisting into something fierce, forbidden, and impossible to ignore.  But in a realm built on blood and lies, love is a fatal weakness. And surrendering to him again could cost her everything.    AmazonKU

THE WEREWOLF’S SAUNA (BATHHOUSE BEASTS BOOK ONE) by Blake R Wolfe

VS Note: MM PNR short.

A mysterious stranger. A sauna full of secrets. A single night that turns into something more… Ty’s life is all routine—soulless cubicles by day, anonymous hookups at the bathhouse by night. No names. No strings. Just release. Until he walks into the steam-drenched sauna and meets him. Kieran is massive, muscular, and more beast than man—literally. A werewolf with amber eyes, a dangerous growl, and a talent that makes Ty’s legs tremble. Their chemistry is instant. Explosive. And when Kieran takes him in the heat of the sauna, Ty expects it to end like every other hookup: fast, filthy, and forgettable. But Kieran breaks the rules. He stays. He shares his name. And when they take a dip in the pool after, it’s not just lust in Kieran’s voice—it’s something deeper. Protective. Possessive. Maybe even… tender? What starts as a primal encounter spirals into heated glances, unexpected tenderness, and a promise of more. Raw, addictive, and emotionally charged, The Werewolf’s Sauna is a gay paranormal shifter romance about letting go of control, giving in to instinct, and discovering that sometimes the wildest love stories are the ones that feel like fate.     AmazonKU

BROKEN HEART WOLF (MAFIA PACK BOOK THREE) by Heather Hildenbrand

In a city full of wolf shifters willing to kill for their own gain, I found a man who would die to protect me. My mate is no prince charming. If anything, he’s the villain. Willing to do anything for the people he loves. I’m no different. I made a deal with the devil to become a beast. And now, just when I’ve glimpsed happiness, that deal will cost me everything. Maybe even my mate. In the midst of murder and chaos, I’ve become a queen of wolves. But what good is a crown with no king to share it?   AmazonKU

MARKED BY THE POSSESSIVE POLAR BEAR by Olivia T Turner

Adrian Cross was never supposed to walk back into my life—especially not looking like that. owering. Tattooed. With eyes that burn hotter than his tattoo gun. He’s my brother’s best friend. A polar bear shifter. My lifelong crush. And the new artist filling in at our shop while Magnus is out. He says I’m his fated mate. That he’s known since we were kids. He says that he’s waited long enough and he’s done pretending. Now, he’s all grown up, and he’s not just putting tattoos on skin. He’s leaving something deeper. Something permanent. Because tattoos aren’t the only mark he’s making. He’s claiming me. Body, heart, soul, and every filthy thought in between.    AmazonKU

CRESCENT MOON: A STEAMY NEW ORLEANS PNR (THE BLOOD MOON SERIES BOOK ONE) by Cara Rush

Dr. Summer Vale never asked to be the key to New Orleans’ survival. But when an ancient enemy rises, hungry for her blood and ready to unleash a horde of hybrid monsters, she can’t run anymore. Rowan Calder, a scorching-hot werewolf, claims she’s his fated mate. Choosing him means passion and mortality. Fabian Delacour, a seductive vampire, promises power, protection, and eternity. But at the cost of her humanity. As the blood moon rises, Summer must embrace the magic she’s tried to forget, or lose everything. Perfect for fans of steamy love triangles, fated mates, and enemies-to-lovers supernatural politics.     AmazonKU

THE ENFORCER’S REJECTED MATE: RED RIVER REJECTED MATES by Rebel Carter

Cordelia – My entire world falls apart the night my mate rejects me. He’s the Alpha’s son, the future leader of Frostclaw Pack, and the strongest of us all. And me? I’m the wolfless orphan who’s never quite fit in. Worthless. That’s what I’ll always be if I stay here, and I can’t abide that. So I run. In all my running, I never thought it would lead me to Bloodstone Pack, the place where I was born—and where the fates offer me a second shot at happily-ever-after. This is my chance to finally have a true home and a pack that loves and accepts me. I’m even blessed with another mate— the pack Enforcer. The fates, however, have a cruel sense of humor. I’m rejected again. But this time there’s nowhere to run and even if there was I wouldn’t go. I’m done running. I won’t give up the home I’ve found all because another alpha wants better than the fates decided. I survived one rejection and I’ll survive this one too. Thorne – They say bad things come in threes…There are ferals roaming the woods, the new healer is as mouthy as she is a pain in my ass, and the cherry on top is she’s my fated mate. Once the moon goddess selects a match…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

RUIN MY KISS: DRAGONS OF BLOOD AND BONE BOOK FIVE by Ava Ward

Can we solve the Black Dragon’s ancient mystery—and kill it, once and for all? Time is running out for my mates and me—for our families, our loved ones, and our people. We’ve lost everything to the Black Dragon’s rampage; stuck in a mysterious underground city, we recuperate from a vicious battle we could not win against our foe. But destiny calls as my drakes and I fight to renew our magic, cursed by the beast. This ancient citadel holds secrets; secrets that could liberate us from the Black Dragon and our mysterious enemies who command it. Can we find a way to kill the creature, at last? Or will it destroy us—dooming the entire world to death?     AmazonKU

THE QUIET SIDE: A SAGE’S SANCTUARY PREQUEL by Casey Blair

She’s always flying toward the next shiny idea. He’s resolve incarnate—literally. Now they’re stuck together in an isolated mountain cottage with only one bed. When Kovan, the strongest living avatar of a god, is tasked with removing a magical field preventing priests from wreaking destruction unchecked, he defects, leaving behind everything he knew for the sanctuary of the Quiet side. Alone for the first time and unable to work the magic that has defined his life, Kovan finds Tasa, who has made her home on the mountain at the Quiet’s heart and knows about everything—unlike Kovan, who no longer knows how to do anything that matters, from baking bread to protecting her, let alone the Quiet side. Tasa takes Kovan in despite the risk to her safe haven because no matter how his belief in her makes her feel, Kovan isn’t staying. No one ever does, and he’ll have more important places to be once he learns to stand on his own. But when the priests come looking for Kovan, the sanctuary they’re creating one loaf of bread at a time is at risk… unless they can discover their real strength together.     AmazonKU

RANGER’S PURSUIT  (LONE STAR WOLF RANGERS BOOK THREE) by Delta James

VS Note: From JUNE 27.

I came to Galveston to start over. I wasn’t looking for trouble or for him. Fresh off a divorce from my cheating ex, I wanted peace and quiet. But when my neighbor turns up dead, I know something’s wrong. I saw the fake cop watching her house. I remember every detail, and I sketch the man who knocked on my door pretending to be law enforcement. That sketch brings Lone Star Ranger, Deacon Winslow to me. Brooding. Controlled. Intense. He says the man I drew is an assassin known as the Reaper, and I’m now his next target. Deacon insists on staying close to protect me. Too close. I don’t trust easily, especially not men, but the danger is closing in, and Deacon isn’t just strong and lethal… he’s something more. Something not entirely human. Living together was never part of the plan. Falling for him was definitely not on my list. But the truth is coming for both of us, and nothing will ever be the same.     AmazonKU

SWEET MEMORIES BAKERY (MOONLIGHT SPRINGS BOOK TWO) by Lula Ward

Welcome to Sweet Memories Bakery, where the cookies are warm, the nostalgia is strong… and a pinch of magic might be the secret ingredient. When Ivy Meyer returns to Moonlight Springs to reopen her grandmother’s beloved bakery, she expects flour, frosting, and maybe a few nostalgic tears. She doesn’t expect her cookies to trigger vivid flashbacks in her customers—or to see glimmers of blue light dancing in the kitchen where nothing should shimmer. As the bakery’s magic stirs back to life, Ivy finds herself unraveling a mystery that’s been quietly simmering beneath the town for generations. With a handsome contractor next door, a journal full of secrets, and a string of strange occurrences tied to Nana’s old recipes, she starts to suspect her family’s “pinch of magic” was more than just a saying.     AmazonKU

LUNA’S FORGOTTEN VOW by Gertty Rudraw

When you don’t even know who you are, you’ll believe anyone who says they love you— even if they already know exactly how they’ll use you. Soren was the perfect alpha: steady, strong, and careful with me, like I might break at any second. He taught me how to live again. He taught me how to fall again. This time, I fell harder—and the landing cut deep. Too bad he’d been sharpening the knife all along. And I handed him my heart, blade first. What you forget can kill you. But what you love will finish the job.     AmazonKU

FELINE SPARK (CELESTIAL PINES ROMANCES BOOK FOUR) by Kala Aster and Milly Taiden

Sylvie Sage had one rule: never mix love with magic. But when a love-warding candle misfires and binds her to Nicholas Whitmore—the town’s flirtiest tiger shifter—Sylvie finds herself stuck in a magical bond she never wanted… and can’t break. He’s chaos in a leather jacket. She’s order in a maxi skirt. And the universe? Apparently determined to tangle their fates like an overgrown vine spell. Sylvie is desperate to undo the connection before her magic combusts—or worse, before her heart starts to trust the one man she swore she’d never fall for. But the bond won’t budge. And the more time they spend together, the more the sparks start to feel suspiciously like something real. Now all Sylvie has to do is keep her candles from exploding, her tiger shifter from looking too good in flannel, and her heart from making the same mistake twice. Because the magic might not care what she wants…But it absolutely knows who she needs.     AmazonKU

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I have a new release this week!

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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BENET: BADARI GLADIATORS SERIES BOOK FOUR by Veronica Scott

Benet Arencollo was a top ranked gladiator in the Five Systems, second in command at the House of Badari and acclaimed celebrity. He had the world at his fingertips…until he was kidnapped and taken to the Outlier Empire to compete in the sinister Empress’s Games. The shady noble who ordered him taken believes he’s an actual genetically engineered Badari Warrior. As Benet participates in training for the deadly events to come, he looks for ways to escape but Outlier is like a black hole – no way out. The only redeeming aspects of his captivity are working with a mysterious Badari who serves the Empress and finding the one woman who could capture his heart.

Marushka Nichevsky is a child of privilege and the daughter of the man who kidnapped Benet. She wants to be a veterinarian but she’s engaged to a man she barely knows and thoroughly despises and will be his trophy wife. Benet is everything she ever dreamed of in a romantic partner but their love is doomed given her position in Outlier society and Benet’s place as a prisoner.

Can Benet keep up the pretense of being a true Badari? Will his friends at home be able to locate and rescue him? And will he and Marushka find a way to be together?

Author’s Note: This is the fourth book in the Badari Gladiators series and can be read as a standalone (mild spoilers for earlier books). There are two instances of domestic violence off the page, not involving Benet, although the aftermath is shown and he is present for that. A couple other incidents of violence.

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INVASIVE SPECIES (OUTCASTS OF OLORIA BOOK TWO) by Bea Tama

He’s engineered for perfection. She’s living proof that imperfection is beautiful. Gara isn’t a leader: he’s a healer clone, and a basic one at that. The more the tiny human Arra-bellah pushes, the more Gara closes down, but he secretly admires the strength in her undefeatable attitude and boundless creativity.What’s he hiding under those thick scales? Arabella admits it: she’s fascinated by the aliens who crashed into her best friend’s barn. Especially the grouchy green one, Gara, who stirs the artist in her to paint at last. The more she pushes to learn about him, the more he backs away, but is it really hatred driving his actions, or is he hiding something else? Can her boundless heart find room for a big, grumpy alien? An accident and a leadership challenge brings them together, but Gara has a secret, one he hopes the others never learn; it might be his fault they’re exiled in the first place.   Amazon

ATONEMENT SKY (PSY-CHANGELING TRINITY BOOK NINE) by Nalini Singh

VS Note: This series is always a must read  for me. Pre-ordered.

Justice-Psy Eleri Dias knows the end is near for her, her mind one step away from fatal psychic exposure. In the short time that remains, she is determined to atone for an act of omission that has haunted her for a long, cruel decade. But that decision not only means facing a powerful changeling wing leader, but also putting herself in the path of a serial killer. Falcon wing leader Adam Garrett is fiercely protective of his family and his clan. After losing his parents as a teenager in a shocking act of malice, Adam has no forgiveness in him for the J-Psy who betrayed him, betrayed them, at the most painful moment of his life. But the evil that stalks his territory will allow him no respite, forcing him once more into contact with the J he has never been able to forget. Everything that could’ve been between Eleri and Adam was lost years ago, a shimmering promise crushed. As they work to uncover a monster, the moment of reckoning looms ever closer. Soon, there may be no more time left for either atonement…or love.

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YOU HAD ME AT MUTANT by Angelica Grymm

Nyx lives in the night, thrives in it. It hides his and his brothers’ clandestine care of the city and the unsuspecting people in it. It hides that he’s not human. Created in a laboratory out of reptilian and human DNA he is a hybrid, a super soldier who is almost impossible to kill. Someone trained to do the government’s dirty work.  After escaping the clutches of The Facility years ago, he and his brothers hide in the shadows, forever outcast. Monsters. The only night he can move about freely is Halloween, and he plans to have the best night ever. Then he sees her. The most beautiful woman he’s ever laid eyes on. All softness and curves, the complete opposite of his harsh, plated angles and genetically-toughened hide. Nyx aches to touch, to stroke, to hold—even if only for the night. Just once. To finally know the softness of a gentle hand. To finally know kindness. Andi shows him all that, and more. One night of pure pleasure. Then it all falls apart. Somehow, The Facility knows, and they’re coming for him. Even worse—they’re coming for Andi.      Amazon

COSMIC CAPTAIN: MM ALIEN ROMANCE (COSMIC ROMANNCE FOUR) by Mars Quinn

Nowhere feels safe—except when I’m with you. Vince – My life has been hell since I was abducted by aliens and sold to a brothel. When Prince Dontilvynsan purchases me, my life changes again. I refuse to believe I’m safe, even though he reunites me with my friends. But a slow trust begins to blossom as he comforts me through the near-constant nightmares plaguing me. As time passes, I wonder if I like Don’s gift—or just him? When I learn I can go back to Earth and forget everything, I have a tough choice. Stay with Don and my friends, or go home and have all that happened to me erased? Dontilvynsan – I don’t know what about this small human calls to me like no other. His thoughts are always close to mine; I hear his fear and pain. I want to help him in any way possible, even if it means risking myself in the process. When Vince and I grow closer, the thought of him leaving guts me. Can I survive without him? Do I even want to?     AmazonKU

LIVIN’ LA VIDA MONSTERS by Ava Ross

VS Note: I don’t usually include compilations of previously published stories but there is also a new novella in this one.

This mix of standalone books and duologies from 2x USA Today bestselling author includes:
Dad Bod Dragon – Mated to the Dragon – Swamp Thing (You Make My Heart Sing) – Jasmine’s Enchanted Genie – Ravaged World – Ravaged Realm – A Monster Worth Fighting For – Craving Stardust – PLUS: Cosmic Crush, a never-before released, complete, standalone novella.     Amazon

FATED TO THE DRAGON WARLORD (FATED MATES OF THE SARKARNII WARLORDS BOOK ONE) by Hattie Jacks

I have a new rule. Don’t fall for the alien dragon warlord…even if he claims you for himself. Plucked from Earth, stuck on the most disgusting space ship in the universe with my best friend, of course I had to run head long into him…Darax the Sarkarnii Warlord. Imperious, scaled and HUGE, with a tail covered in spikes and a smile you could cut yourself on…He’s just captured the ship I’m hiding on and claimed everything on board. Including me. With his chain around my wrist, he thinks I belong to him. But Darax has never met a human before. We don’t make good captives, and I’m going to make sure he knows it. He might like to growl mine, but I have to rescue my friend and nothing is going to get in my way, not even a smoking hot dragon shifter from space.     AmazonKU

ONE YELLOW EYE: A NOVEL by Leigh Radford

VS: Not a fan of the cover. Not listed as a romance but a scifi release of note.

How far would you go to save your marriage? For British scientist Kesta Shelley, there is no limit.
Having always preferred the company of microbes, Kesta has spent her life looking down the barrel of a microscope rather than cultivating personal relationships. But that changed when Kesta met Tim—her cheerleader, her best friend, her absolute everything. So, when he was one of the last people in London to be infected with a perplexing virus that left the city ravaged, Kesta went into triage mode.
Though the government has rounded up and disposed of all the infected, Kesta is able to keep her husband (un)alive—and hidden—with resources from the hospital where she works. She spends her days reviewing biopsy slides and her evenings caring for him, but he’s clearly declining. The sedatives aren’t working like they used to, and his violent outbursts are becoming more frequent. As Kesta races against the clock, her colleagues start noticing changes in her behavior and appearance. She is withering away, self-medicating with alcohol, and has stopped attending her mandated ZARG (Zombie Apocalypse Recovery Group) meetings. Her care for Tim has spiraled into absolute obsession. There are whispers of a top-secret lab working on a cure, and Kesta clings to the possibility of being recruited like a lifeline. But can she save her husband before he is discovered? Or worse…will they trigger another outbreak?

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BREAKING THE BLOODSTONE CURSE: KINDRED TALES SPICY SHORTS by Evangeline Anderson

What if your only chance at survival was to buy a dangerous alien as your bodyguard? Serenai is in terrible danger and utterly alone. After her mother’s sudden, suspicious death, she’s summoned to Yonnie Six to claim her title—a position she’s completely unprepared for. Raised in a convent, Serenai has no idea how to be a Yonnite Mistress… or how to handle the red-eyed shadow stalking her every move. Desperate for protection, she purchases the biggest, fiercest Kindred warrior she can find to serve as her bodyguard… and her bodyslave. She tells herself Brax is just there to keep her safe. She doesn’t intend to fall for the scarred, deadly alien with the pale, deadly eyes and the sinful touch.
Brax has spent ten brutal years as a slave in the Blood Circuit, fighting for survival. The moment he sees Serenai—with her luscious curves, sweet innocence, and soft brown eyes—he knows she belongs to him. He’ll fight anyone and anything to protect her, even the dark creature stalking her… even the ancient curse tied to her mother’s death. But when Brax is forced to risk everything—including his freedom and his life—to save the woman he’s come to love, will their story end in heartbreak… or in a passion that breaks all bounds?

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ALIEN BOSS, HUMAN PET by Athena Storm

One minute I was doing spreadsheets. The next, I was working for an alien who doesn’t believe in personal space. I thought I was just the math girl in the beige cubicle—quiet, forgettable, good at numbers. Then I uncovered a seven-figure fraud. Now I work for Raekon Keong: billionaire CEO, tactical genius, and not even remotely human. He saved me from the fallout. Then he brought me onboard—his ship, his schedule, his rules. He says I’m his new assistant. That he’s going to teach me focus. Structure. Obedience. And every time I push back… he watches me a little closer. I should be terrified. But part of me wonders if this isn’t a punishment. It’s a promotion.     AmazonKU

THEIR DEFIANT MATE (RYDARRIAN MATES BOOK TWO) by Ivy Barrett

She can fight all she wants. She’ll still be theirs. When three savagely sexy shifters told Tara she belongs to them, they didn’t just…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

MOONRISING by Claire Barner

A debut near future romance, where Sea of Tranquility meets Winter’s Orbit, told against the backdrop of the Moon’s first lunar colony, with a multicultural and LGBTQ+ cast, about a cynical agronomist and charming Emirati businessman who fall in love, and battle eco-terrorists. In 2073, controversial agronomist Dr. Alex Cole has dedicated her life to mutagenetic food, the only solution to feeding a world torn apart by climate change. When fierce opposition from radical environmentalists wipes out her lab funding, a surprising lifeline appears in the form of Mansoor Al Kaabi, a charismatic Emirati businessman who needs a sustainable food supply for his guests on the Moon’s first hotel. Alex moves to the Moon colony with Mansoor, and they immediately dive into the challenging work. As she smuggles in illegal chickens, fights a vexing tomato fungus, and dreams of olive groves on the Moon, Alex is surprised to find herself falling in love not just with the lunar colony, but with Mansoor, whose vision for the future of the Moon extends far beyond luxury hotels. Back on Earth, eccentric genius Victor Beard and Mansoor’s younger brother Rashid fight to push the Homestead Act through Congress. Without the support of the US government, they’ll never be able to achieve their goal to relocate humanity to the Moon and secure a second chance for life on Earth. When eco-terrorists threaten the lunar colony, Alex, Mansoor, Victor, and Rashid must choose what they’re willing to die for–and what they’re really living for. Is it their grandiose visions of saving the planet–or is it each other?

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ALIEN CONNECTION (GALACTIC MATES) by Luna Wren

Collette – I’ve spent two years trying to prove consciousness survives death, never expecting to discover it can fall in love across dimensional barriers. When my quantum field experiment accidentally entangles my mind with an exiled alien scientist’s awareness, suddenly my grief-stricken existence becomes an impossible romance that spans 1,200 light-years. His consciousness burns like golden fire against mine, creating synesthetic responses that transform mathematics into living art. As we build a relationship through shared dreams and brief physical manifestations, professional curiosity evolves into desperate, transcendent need. But our love threatens the foundations of two civilizations. With his people hunting him for “consciousness contamination” and mine trying to drug me into sanity, we must choose between safety and a connection that could revolutionize awareness itself, even if it means sacrificing everything we’ve ever known for love that shouldn’t be possible.    AmazonKU

THE ISLAND BEYOND THE SKY: ALIEN CONTACT ROMANCE by Lilav Gilan

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VS: Did you know you could get the first three books in the Badari Gladiators series in a box set?

BADARI GLADIATORS BOOKS 1-3 by Veronica Scott

This Badari Gladiators box set gathers the first three science fiction romance novels from this series into one collection. Featuring genetically engineered soldiers of the far future, the Badari were created by alien enemies to fight humans. But then unscrupulous lab techs faked the deaths of a few men, smuggled them off the planet in cryo freeze and sold them to be gladiators. They meet their human fated mates in alien arenas and must fight to save themselves and their mates.

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JOY GUARDIAN (JOYLESS LINGDOM BOOK TWO) by Marina Simcoe

I am his joy. The shadow fae snatched me from my world to serve as a Joy Vessel in the court of their queen. But all my joy has long been stolen by the man I once loved. My husband didn’t kill me, but he destroyed so many pieces of me that it feels like there’s nothing left, like I’m dead inside. A sad, somber Joy Vessel is useless, yet the fae of the queen’s court believe a Joy Guardian can “fix” me. What they don’t know is that Kurai is hiding a dangerous secret, one that, if revealed, would lead to his execution. To him, I’m a threat and my kind has no place in the Alveari Kingdom. His mission is to rid his world of us, even if it means killing us all. He was raised to see me as his sin, but does he have the wisdom to recognize me as his blessing?     AmazonKU

ACCIDENTALLY ENGAGED (AND OTHER HAZARDS OF BEING A BANSHEE) (PINE RIDGE UNIVERSE) by S C Principale

There are so many hazards of being a banshee living among humans… like accidentally betrothing yourself to the guy next door… When Jared rents out an apartment in paranormal-friendly Pine Ridge, the average human research assistant thinks the little New York town is a perfect fit for him. That might change when Jared discovers he’s a “sensitive,” a non-supernatural being who can occasionally sense the otherworldly. Chloe O’Neill, a half-banshee who owns Chloe’s Curiosities, doesn’t mind living surrounded by humans, but she’s thrilled when her new next-door neighbor plans to be away over Spring Break. It’s not often a banshee can really let go without endangering mortals, so of course she takes the chance to use the glorious singing voice she has to keep hidden. Imagine her surprise when her traditional banshee betrothal song is overheard—but not by the handsome fae husband she hopes to one day enchant—but by a very confused Jared who had his plans cancelled at the last minute! Once a banshee is betrothed, there are only two options to break off the engagement: death or denial. Since Chloe won’t be swinging a blade anytime soon, she’s counting on Jared to reject her mistaken offer. Too bad Jared thinks his life is finally turning around. New job, new city, new life…and maybe a new wife?      Amazon

LOCKE & CO by E J Tett

VS Note: FF Fantasy.

Immortal Allery Locke has been tasked with finding the key that opens doors to other dimensions. Find it and hand it over to the wardens for destruction. There’s only one problem—the key is a woman. Whenever the key—Deni—opens a door, it allows monsters, demons, and all manner of unsavoury supernaturals to cross over and wreak havoc. Allery must keep Deni from falling into the wrong hands, because if rogue wardens get hold of her, it will cause an interdimensional war. Can Allery make the impossible decision? Kill her lover, or risk the end of the world.

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SUMMERTIDE ECHOES by Margaret L Carter

Joyce Walton wants to sell the vacation cabin she and her childhood best friend, Mark Girard, inherited together. The money will make her long-cherished business plan come true. To her shock, he’s determined to hang onto the place. Although they’ve drifted apart in recent years, she still cares for him. She’s always counted on his support, so why can’t he understand the urgency of her need?
Mark believes his younger sister, who died in her teens, lingers on the property, visiting him in dreams at the cabin but nowhere else. He struggles with severing this last remaining tie. Yet he doesn’t want to hurt Joyce, especially when his old feelings for her reawaken.
After encountering the ghost of their old Saint Bernard and dreaming of Mark’s sister, Joyce accepts the reality of the supernatural manifestations. Why are the two spirits haunting the cabin? On top of that, she’s falling in love with Mark. How can they settle the clash over their shared property without ruining any hope of a shared life?      Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

LOST WATERS (AN ENCHANTED WATERS MYSTERY BOOK 11) by Jenna St James

A Midlife Sea Witch Used to Working Alone – A Handsome Demigod with a Penchant for Trouble – An Island Full of Secrets as Deep as the Ocean – A crossover from the A Witch in the Woods Mystery Series! It’s May in the Bermuda Triangle, and that means tourists, treasure hunters… and trouble. When the former sheriff is attacked and left for dead, it’s up to Jace and Isla to figure out why…and it doesn’t take long. A valuable piece of treasure has gone missing from one of the sunken pirate ships our friendly kracken, Hydra Ann, protects. With magical treasure missing, and a dangerous thief on the loose, the PADA Cursed Relics team must track down the culprit before another islander gets hurt—or worse!     AmazonKU’

FOUND IN WONDER by Lexi Ostrow

A remembered past. A found family. A chance to begin again. Alyssa couldn’t deny the unremarkable changes in Wonder over the last year. Blood no longer ran in the streets surrounding the towers, visitors came and went without fear, and she had a family once again. But her father was still a mystery. Chesh hated life in service to the White Queen – the original White Queen. Since returning to his post, he’s realized Alyssa isn’t the awful woman he feared. In fact, she was kind, kinder than any queen had been to him since his service began. Still, he wasn’t about to lay down and be complicit again simply because a beautiful ruler asked him to—which she hadn’t. The quest will force them together – for better or for worse. Alyssa cannot sway Alyce or Rabe to join her, which means she’s left with only Chesh for protection—and companionship. Chesh would protect Alyssa because it was his duty, not because he continually wished she’d use his body the way past queen’s had. Through the depths of Wonder the pair must travel to answer the missing piece of the past that could destroy Wonder’s darkness forever. If only they can stand one another long enough to complete their quest.   AmazonKU

TAKEN TO THE DEMON COURT (STOLEN DEMON BRIDES BOOK THREE) by Elle Mae

VS Note: Sapphic Fantasy. A short read.

Who would have thought that being able to tell when someone lies would get me kidnapped and sold at a demon auction? Before the kidnapping, I had nothing. No family. No love life. No purpose. Then the twin demon royals swept me off my feet right before I became lunch meat. Their condition? Spy on the king and report back his lies. Easy enough. But I never expected to feel the things I did for them so suddenly. Or that it would threaten to keep me in the demon realm for an eternity.   Amazon

DARK ROVER’S SHIRE (CHILDREN OF THE GODS PARANORMAL ROMANCE BOOK 97) by I T Lucas

Fenella has finally found home in the village and Din’s arms, but just as she’s learning to trust in forever, duty calls them across the world. Armed with her growing psychometric abilities and backed by her newfound family, Fenella must help unravel a five-thousand-year-old mystery that could change everything.     AmazonKU

TO MAKE A DEMON’S DAY WORSE (SHROUDED NATION BOOK 40) by Brenda Trim and Tia Didmon

Not everything that escaped the prison wants to run… some came back to kill. When an explosion rocks Scorchwood Prison, we’re called in to retrieve the escapees. But two names hit harder than the blast. My favorite dragon and my longtime nemesis are both missing. When the bodies start turning up. Mauled. Torn. All signs point to a demon—not as a victim, but the attacker. To complicate things further, a powerful witch disappears. One Eve knows far too well. With a five-ton dragon prowling the city of Ravenholde and something darker stirring in the shadows, can we uncover the truth before it finds us first?     AmazonKU

HAMMERS AND HEXES (FORTY, FIRED AND FIGHTING DEMONS BOOK THREE) by Brenda Trim

When you’re known as the witch who helped banish a demon lord, career options get weird…
I figured why not combine my magical talents with my home repair skills? Saltcliff’s got enough haunted appliances and possessed plumbing to keep me busy. Plus, it’s the perfect cover for investigating that ancient creature we accidentally freed. Here’s the thing: this supposedly-horrific monster isn’t living up to its reputation. It’s leaving polite notes declining Council intervention and reading romance novels after hours at the library. Not exactly the rampage you’d expect from an earth-shattering terror. While fixing cursed coffee makers and exorcising evil refrigerators, I’ve noticed some interesting patterns. The creature seems to be protecting certain couples in town. And the founding families’ records have more holes than my first attempt at magical drywall repair. Then I discover an artifact that could reveal the truth, but the Council is suspicious of my investigation. Good thing I’ve got backup in the form of a best friend with connections to Saltcliff’s supernatural underground, a grandmother who treats magical demolitions like an art form, and a smokin’ hot half-demon electrician who keeps finding excuses to “help” with my jobs. I’m starting to think we got it all wrong about what’s haunting this town. And the truth? It’s going to rewrite everything we thought we knew about Saltcliff’s history. At least my new business cards look great. “Hexes & Hammers: We’ll fix your home’s supernatural problems without blowing it up.” Usually.     AmazonKU

GUILT OF THE WINTER WOLF (GUARDIAN OF THE WINTER STONE BOOK FOUR) by Arizona Tape

VS Note: LGBTQ Fantasy.

Life on the road with her new pack is proving a challenge for Akira because tensions run high when everyone is cold, tired, and sleeping rough. A steamy dream sparks unfamiliar feelings and she discovers a new secret that could disrupt the peace in the group. Maybe travelling with these people was a mistake after all. Guilt Of The Winter Wolf is the fourth book in the Guardian Of The Winter Stone series and is an epic fantasy with romance, wolf shifters, and fated mates. It has themes of found family, redemption, and a romantic plot.

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THE ORC’S INNOCENT PLAYTHING (BLOODFIRE ORCS BOOK THREE) by Veronika Kane

A midwife should have some understanding of pleasure, aye? And I know just the male to teach me…I came through the stones to the orc’s world to help when ‘twas time for my sister to give birth. I’ve grown accustomed to the way the brutish features hide honorable and caring hearts. But there’s one male, the acting chief of our cozy little village, who drives me absolutely mad. Vartok is charming and flirtatious with everyone else…but with me, he’s demanding, rude, and teasing. So why does my body respond so fiercely to his nearness? When my sister jokes yet again about the pleasure found between a male and female—pleasure I have never experienced—I have one too many ales and decide to do something about it. After all, Vartok is known far and wide as the most experienced at pleasure. Why should he not be the one to teach me about such things? But I don’t expect the bargain he makes…a bargain I cannot object to when I learn exactly what it will mean for me!     AmazonKU

MY LICH FOR THE NIGHT by Dalia Davies

Two decades ago, the sky split open over a tiny town in middle America, and Creatures fell to Earth. Magic entered our world with a crack and a flash, and it hasn’t stopped since. The tiny town turned into a sprawling megalopolis of neon and steel almost overnight and the world was irrevocably changed. Shaina Gilbert happens to like it that way. She likes the story book “monsters” made real, even more. As a Lady of Laratia—a high end escort exclusively catering to non-human patrons—she specializes in the Creatures others are too scared to entertain. When a lich makes an offer, she’s delighted to make him hers for the night. But not everyone likes their new neighbors, and an unsanctioned outing with her lich proves more dangerous than Shaina ever imagined.   AmazonKU

DON’T GRAB MY… A CHARITY ANTHOLOGY  by Various

A Charity Romance Anthology for Planned Parenthood – They told us to sit down. To be quiet. To accept the way things are. We said f*ck that. From a powerhouse lineup of romance authors comes DON’T GRAB MY…, a bold and unflinching collection of love stories that celebrate autonomy, resilience, and defiance. These stories champion women’s rights, women’s health, gender-affirming care, and LGBTQIA+ love—because no one gets to control our bodies, our choices, or our stories but us. With zero fade-to-black and plenty of heat, this anthology is for everyone who refuses to be silenced. All proceeds benefit Planned Parenthood. Because when they come for our rights, we come back stronger.     Amazon

DEMON’S HEART (LOVERS OF THE DAMNED BOOK TWO) by Colette Rivera

VS Note: MM PNR.

Fated to a broken heart. Dante never gave up on finding his fated mate. For thousands of years, while the rest of the Fallen lost hope, he was the demon who believed he’d find his man. And when Dante sees Ollie, he knows. His mate. His human. His Ollie.Ollie Hudson doesn’t do relationships. Not even the spark he feels for his roommate’s friend Dante can change his mind. History taught him not to trust anyone in love, even himself. But that doesn’t mean he and Dante can’t be friends. And why can’t fated mates form a bond through friendship? Dante won’t push for something Ollie doesn’t desire. With Ollie unaware of magic, there’s no rush to explain the draw between them and no pressure to mate. Until Lucifer returns and everything goes to Hell. Dante is forced to cement the mating bond or lose Ollie forever, tying them together before they’re ready. Will Ollie ever accept what they have and choose Dante, or is Dante’s fate a mating bond forever marred by the pain under which it was formed and a mate who wants to undo it all?     AmazonKU

CHASE AND HUNT (FAE WILDS SERIES BOOK 12) by WJ May

Can love claim a person by force? Phaedra’s worst fear has been confirmed: She’s a vampire’s mate. But just because he needs her doesn’t mean she needs or wants him, right? Then why can’t she stop worrying about Syn and whatever he’s up to with her sister? She should feel betrayed, but being able to sense the vampire’s emotions make her doubt everything she thought she knew. Still, there are bigger worries to consider—like how to escape a self-obsessed sorcerer, or to come to terms with her long-lost sister being a creature of evil. Some things you can’t change, a fact Phaedra had long accepted as true. But she’s amazed to discover that she isn’t as unchangeable as she thought. Some things still surprise her, it seems, and it looks like love is one of them.

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LEGION (THE DARK IN YOU BOOK 11) by Suzanne Wright

She calls to the demons inside him and there’s no keeping them away . . .Being a siren, Naomi has attracted attention all her life, but when working as a ghost artist, she can at least maintain some anonymity. She’s never felt anything pull at her inner demon, until a certain crime boss locks eyes with her. He watches her like he’s hunting her, and it’s only a matter of time till he catches her . . .
Luka, leader of an underground demonic crime syndicate, is known for running a tight ship. He lives by a twisted code that can change by the minute. So, when danger threatens the women he loves, there’s no stopping his inner demons. He’s waited and bided his time, and now that he’s finally got her, he’ll do anything to keep her. When foes creep up on them, Luka and Naomi will do whatever it takes to keep each other safe, even if it means unleashing the demons that live within them.

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THE ENCHANTED GREENHOUSE by Sarah Beth Durst

Terlu Perna broke the law because she was lonely. She cast a spell and created a magically sentient spider plant. As punishment, she was turned into a wooden statue and tucked away into an alcove in the North Reading Room of the Great Library of Alyssium. This should have been the end of her story . . . Yet one day, Terlu wakes in the cold of winter on a nearly-deserted island full of hundreds of magical greenhouses. She’s starving and freezing, and the only other human on the island is a grumpy gardener. To her surprise, he offers Terlu a place to sleep, clean clothes, and freshly baked honey cakes—at least until she’s ready to sail home. But Terlu can’t return home and doesn’t want to—the greenhouses are a dream come true, each more wondrous than the next. When she learns that the magic that sustains them is failing—causing the death of everything within them—Terlu knows she must help. Even if that means breaking the law again. This time, though, she isn’t alone. Assisted by the gardener and a sentient rose, Terlu must unravel the secrets of a long-dead sorcerer if she wants to save the island—and have a fresh chance at happiness and love.

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THE DRAGON KING’ S CLAW (THE DRAGONS OF SERAI BOOK 17) by Amy Sumida

A Gay Fantasy Romance in the World of Serai  In a world ruled by dragons and bound by fate, love is the most dangerous magic of all. Claw Detective Tekhan Shinkai doesn’t believe in fairytales—especially the one where dragons are destined to find their perfect mates. But when a brutal murder draws the attention of the enigmatic and devastatingly handsome Dragon King, Tekhan is thrust into a royal investigation…and into the King’s sights. Tor’rien is everything Tekhan resists—powerful, beautiful, and completely convinced they’re fated. But Tekhan refuses to be a pawn of dragon magic, even as desire burns hotter with every stolen glance. As bodies pile up and the killer draws closer, Tekhan and Tor’rien must face the truth: destiny may have brought them together—but it could also tear them apart.      AmazonKU

BULLIED ALPHA BRIDE (WOLFSHADE BRIDES-FOR-HIRE BOOK TWO) by Lyra Atlas

I had to endure his bullying and rejection. Now I must endure being his arranged mate…He taunted me for years, then took my virginity and humiliated me. Now he’s the Alpha and needs a mate for the sake of his pack. And I happen to be on the run. The Brides-for-hire agency matches us, and to my humiliation…I’m now his arranged, knocked-up mate. I was forced to leave my pack after his rejection. I ended up in an even more evil pack. I’ve given up on the idea of love, but I desperately need a mate for protection. It’s cruel to be matched with the Alpha who broke my fragile heart. And it’s even more cruel that I don’t have a choice but to give myself to him. I’m not the girl he used to taunt. I’ve grown up. But he still likes to tease me until my body falls apart. He still knows how to make me obey his commands. He makes my belly grow until he owns all of me. When I give myself to the Alpha this time around…will he claim me for good?     AmazonKU

ECHOES OF THE PAST (GIFT OF THE ANCIENTS BOOK SIX) by Bianca D’Arc

Danger brought them together. Love will make them unstoppable. Zeke thought his new power was a dud. Gifted with psychometry by an ancient and magical djinn, he can see the past just by touching objects. It’s not as flashy as his Special Forces teammates’ more tactile powers, but when Zeke finds clues in seemingly insignificant objects, he realizes his gift might just be the key to solving a brutal double murder – one that shattered the life of the woman he’s been secretly admiring ever since she arrived on base. Celine Santini is no stranger to danger. As a selkie shapeshifter, she’s fierce and graceful, both on land and in the sea. But the pain of losing her parents to a brutal and unsolved murder still haunts her. Now, working on the Top Secret military base under her grandfather’s watchful eye, she’s tried to get over her grief and move on. But when Zeke uncovers new evidence, the hunt for her parents’ killer reignites with a fiery vengeance. Their quest for justice becomes a race against time as they confront dark forces, black magic, and a cunning female mage willing to do anything to protect her evil coven’s secrets. As danger looms, Zeke and Celine discover a bond that transcends magic and fear—a love that just might be their ultimate weapon. But can they overcome the evil that threatens to destroy them both? Or will the shadows of the past claim them before they get a chance at happiness?

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LOST STARLIGHT: A PETER PAN RETELLING (ALL THAT GLITTERS) by Kayla Eshbaugh

Happily ever after was only the beginning of their story. When a pirate Captain, named Hook, begins stealing lost boys from Pixie Isle, the pixies come to collect their debt from Prince Peter of Walden. It is his task to save these boys and remove Captain Hook from the Misted Seas forever. Peter will do everything he can to repay his debt and make his way back to the proper, kind, and lovely Lady Gwendolyn Darling. She calms his restless heart, tames his curse, and has given him purpose in his life. She is his guiding star in an endless night. But even if he repays his debt, will she ever forgive him for leaving in the first place? Has he lost her starlight in his life forever? Peter spent most of his life before meeting Gwendolyn longing for things far beyond Waldon’s shore, cursed to always seek adventure and never be satisfied. Now, all he wants is to return home and never leave her again. I have a debt that is due–one that comes at the steep price of my happiness. That is the price these pixies come in the dark of night to collect.     AmazonKU

THE SILVER DRAGON PRINCE (OMEGA FAIRY TALES BOOK FIVE) by MM Farmer

VS Note: MMFantasy.

Once upon a time, in an enchanted kingdom of captive omega princes and jeweled dragon alpha princes….Obi – I might be the youngest and least experienced of my brothers, but I still want to be in the center of the action when the time comes to overthrow my cruel father to establish a new kingdom of peace and justice. There’s just one problem. I’m the fated mate of a dragon, which means I’m falling hopelessly in love with a man I barely know, whether I want to or not. And for some reason, that man reminds me a lot of one of my father’s closest advisors, Councilor Dormas. Argus – For years, it has been my sworn duty to protect the captive omega princes from their evil father from within King Freslik’s inner circle. Now the time has come to throw off my disguise as Councilor Dormas, to help bring about Freslik’s defeat, and to finally claim my sweet, passionate mate. But can I overcome Obi’s high spirits and unjustified sense of betrayal? Coming to grips with having a fated mate isn’t as smooth and easy as the fairy tales say it is. My and Obi’s bond might be doomed before we can adjust to it, and our passionate conflict could spell disaster for everyone fighting for a better future.     AmazonKU

SILVER LININGS (LEGENDARY BOOK ONE) by Christine Pope

Some legends are real. Some secrets are worth protecting. Sidney Lowell didn’t plan to return to Silver Hollow, her sleepy hometown nestled against ancient forests in Humboldt County. But when her mother and grandmother vanish without a trace while investigating the mysterious creatures that have appeared to the women in her family for generations, Sidney has no choice but to come home. Almost finished with veterinary school but lacking her diploma, Sidney takes over the family pet shop while searching for answers. The magical beings that only appear to the women in her family might hold the key to her mother’s disappearance — if only she knew how to communicate with them. Ben Sanders, a struggling cryptozoologist with a YouTube channel and a failed academic career, arrives in Silver Hollow chasing rumors of a glowing white horse in the woods. What he finds instead is Sidney — guarded, capable, and hiding secrets that could make his career…or destroy what’s left of her family legacy. When a logging company threatens the ancient forest that serves as a crossing between worlds, Sidney and Ben must race to protect the magical gateway. As they uncover Celtic symbols carved into trees and standing stones that appear only during the dark of the moon, the truth becomes clear: Sidney’s missing family didn’t just disappear — they crossed over. With the unicorn as their guide and corporate greed threatening to destroy the portal forever, Sidney must decide who to trust with her family’s centuries-old secret. Because saving the crossing might reunite her with her mother and grandmother…or seal them away in another world forever.    Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

DEVOURING KISS (DEMONIC PRINCE BOOK TWO) by Karen Kincy

I am a monster with royal blood, and my mate breathes fire. They whisper my name in fear—the Gray Prince, the bastard son of the king and his succubus courtesan. A prophecy claims I will sit on the ruined throne, but the last thing I need is the dead weight of a crown on my head. Nothing matters to me but Pyrah. My dragon shifter mate brings light to the otherwise dark gloom of my life. I would do anything to protect her. But another dragon stalks Pyrah, hungering to make her his own. Worse still, the queen’s knights hunt us relentlessly—not to kill, but to capture. Whatever sinister plot the queen weaves, Pyrah is the missing thread. I have lived in the shadows, an outlaw prince dreaded by the kingdom. But for Pyrah, I will become the monster they always feared I was. For her, I will reduce this kingdom to ashes and bones. Some flames aren’t meant to be tamed—they are meant to devour everything.     AmazonKU     AB

OF THORNS AND WINGS: THE DEVOURING TREE PART TWO (HAPPILY EVER AFTER DARK BOOK THREE) by Darva Green

VS Note: FF PNR.

Rosemary – Locked away in the King’s City and forced into a dreamless sleep where even my wife can’t reach me, my hope is quickly wilting. When help arrives, we’re forced into a strange alliance, working alongside our enemies. Together, we might be able to overthrow Lollishire’s monarchy and restore the peace. But I feel the constant pull of the Hartwood, calling me to set the forest free. And I’m learning there are more powerful forces than greedy kings and manipulative queens trying to keep Carabosse from me. I never meant to fall for the wraith, but now that she’s mine, I refuse to give her up that easily. I’ll defy the Goddesses themselves to reforge our destiny. Carabosse – A single mistake I made over twenty years ago still keeps me from what I want more than anything—to be the one who gives my mate everything. I’ll have to settle for ensuring her safety, no matter what it costs me. But even when I’m losing myself to the darkness, I can sense my wife. My little witch might be the only one who can bring me back to the light.     AmazonKU

RAIDERS OF THE LOST HEX  (CRESCENT MOON MYSTERIES BOOK SIX) by Tara Lush

When innkeeper and reluctant psychic Amelia accompanies her boyfriend Oliver to a paranormal research conference on Italy’s stunning Amalfi Coast, she’s expecting romantic dinners and leisurely sightseeing. Instead, she discovers a sarcastic talking cat who’s actually a cursed 1960s sea witch, ancient ceramic fragments that hold the key to preventing an underwater apocalypse, and a professor determined to exploit Oliver’s newfound connection to mysterious merfolk. With only days before a celestial alignment threatens to merge two worlds catastrophically, Amelia must master Italian baking, execute a midnight villa heist, and forge an unlikely alliance with an elderly baker-witch and a lovestruck fisherman. Can she save Oliver from becoming a permanent merman translator and restore the magical boundary between land and sea?     AmazonKU

HIS MATE BY ALLEGIANCE: MM MAFIA SHIFTER PNR (LUNETTI PACK BOOK FIVE) by Mel Aitchess

“The wild in you calls to the wild in me, and if you let me, I will answer. I will always answer.” Rocco is being punished and he doesn’t like it. He probably shouldn’t have seduced and stalked the police chief’s son, but he’d been bored and no one ever should’ve noticed. His powers as an air witch skilled in illusion are too valuable for the Elemental Mayhem MC to let him go, so they’ve forced him into this sham of a wedding. They’re lucky the wolf shifter is so hot or he’d never go along with it. All bets are off once he can prove he was betrayed. Emilio spent the last fifteen years away from New Trinity City refining his crafts—street art and assassination—but he’s still loyal to the Lunetti Pack. Unlike his traitor father. He’d do anything for his Alpha. Even marry a witch he’s never met. Coming home for his arranged marriage is the perfect excuse to hunt the source of the dangerous weapons entering the city. He has every intention of being a widower within a year, until he realises his fiancé is his mate. How is he supposed to arrange an unfortunate accident for his husband with his wolf whining about forever in his ear?     AmazonKU

PREY IT AIN’T SO by Cassandra Featherstone

***This is a 4.5 novella that fits between book four and five.*** Five fated mates. One gargoyle-shaped elephant in the room—what could possibly go wrong? Some girls get a summer fling—I got exes, espionage, and estranged family drama. Quelle surprise. With the Pred Games arena in ruins and rebel Fae on the move, my five fated professors and I are hopping trains across Europe to dig up answers. Our first stop? Renard hasn’t seen his family since they banished him after his first love was executed. He’s been mourning his role in her death ever since—but that’s about to change. We don’t think she died in that shallow grave. If we’re right, we have to dodge my enemies from the shifters and survive Renard’s ex seeking vengeance. Add in the fact that both sides seem to be obsessed with getting their hands on me? No matter how you look at it, our little getaway is a disaster waiting to happen and we’re just along for the ride. This trip comes with excess baggage—and I don’t mean suitcases.     AmazonKU

MOTIONS AND MURDER (WITCHES OF KEYHOLE LAKE MYSTERIES BOOK 19) by Tegan Maher

When a new judge shows up in town showing all signs that he’s as crooked as a dog’s hind leg, nobody’s particularly surprised when he turns up dead. The problem is that Rory, a close friend of the family, is accused of doing it, and the evidence is hard to dispute – even Hunter isn’t convinced he’s innocent. That leaves it up to Noelle, Raeanne, and crew to find who killed the judge before Rory stands before another in a murder trial.     AmazonKU

LOCKING DOWN QETESH (JINX PARANORMAL DATING AGENCY BOOK 10) by Laura Greenwood

As the host of Jinx’s lock and key parties, Qetesh loves watching other people fall in love but hasn’t found it for herself. Qetesh loves to help others find romance but is wary of letting anyone in thanks to her reputation among gods and mortals alike. When she meets a charming hotel manager at the latest venue for one of her lock and key parties, she finds herself considering whether to change that. While he might be the manager of the Jinx Dating Agency’s new hotel, Jacob has never had anything to do with the agency, though everything changes when he meets a beautiful goddess who catches his attention like most people don’t. As the two of them get to know one another better, it becomes clear that they could have something great, but only if they manage to work through their different approaches to love. Locking Down Qetesh is a mythology-inspired paranormal m/f rom-com with an asexual male character and is part of the Jinx Paranormal Dating Agency series. It features a light-hearted romance with an Egyptian goddess and a workplace setting.

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CORAL RUSTLING (KONTRA’S MENAGERIE BOOK 39) by Charlie Richards

VS  Note: MM PNR.

On the Road: When a coral snake shifter succumbs to boredom, he learns the value of interaction. Ulkna has spent the last three decades existing in his coral snake form. For most of that time, it was forced on him by witches. After being rescued over a year before, it was just easier. Then Ulkna overhears the shifters he’s staying with talking about something that he’s always enjoyed—horseback riding. So, he shifts. While the guys are surprised, they welcome Ulkna on their Grand Canyon adventure. There, he scents something shocking…one of the horses that makes up the string of riding mounts is his mate. Finding him is easy, as Trey recognizes him, too. Getting Trey to leave his job as a trail mount is something else. Can Ulkna overcome his loner tendencies enough to understand the importance of family and its implications on his relationship with Trey?

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MARKED BY THE DEMON (DIVINITY OF SOULS BOOK TWO) by N L Hoffmann

The death mages crave the power in my soul. As the first soul, I was meant to be unstoppable, but the elder death mages believe my power belongs to them. To stop them from taking what’s mine, my mates and I must strike an uneasy alliance with the siren queen herself. And for once, I’m actually eager for a fight. Then, my world shatters. One of my mates is killed, and the rage burning inside me is all-consuming. Revenge is the only thing left that makes sense. Even my creator fears what I’m becoming. Every time our paths cross, he threatens to end me before I become something worse. But when our final battle comes, it’s clear he won’t stop until I’m dead.    AmazonKU

MAGIC AND MATRIMONY (WITCHES OF MYSTIC HOLLOWS BOOK THREE) by Lizzy Prince

Mystic Hollows looks like an enchanting small town, but under the surface, things are much darker. Once divided, the witches of Mystic Hollows have come together to form a new coven. But old habits are hard to break, and curses even harder. Fate has done Piper Beaumont wrong. Not only does she suffer from the Briar Witch’s curse, but a second hex that forces her to obey any command she’s given. Her whole life she’s been taught to stay quiet and do as she’s told. One night she’s pushed too far. Desperate to break free from the uncle who controls her hex, she uncovers an unlikely path to freedom. Marrying Ambrose Roth. Ambrose Roth has cultivated the persona of laid-back party guy, but it’s a shiny cover that hides his damage. When Piper shows up on his doorstep asking him to marry her, he says yes. Who doesn’t love a new adventure? There’s just one tiny twist. Marriage to Piper means her hex now belongs to him. He can command her to do anything he wants. The newlyweds must navigate their unexpected bond while participating in a series of trials set by the town’s coven. As they compete for a council seat, they also work to undo Piper’s hex. Thrown together in this marriage of convenience, it should be easy to keep things simple. And yet, they can’t help but fall for each other. In a town where magic is real and curses come by the dozen, can Piper and Ambrose break free from their family’s legacies? Will they find that some bonds are stronger than magic?     AmazonKU

THE BEWITCHING by Silvia Moreno Garcia

“Back then, when I was a young woman, there were still witches”: That was how Nana Alba always began the stories she told her great-granddaughter Minerva—stories that have stayed with Minerva all her life. Perhaps that’s why Minerva has become a graduate student focused on the history of horror literature and is researching the life of Beatrice Tremblay, an obscure author of macabre tales.
In the course of assembling her thesis, Minerva uncovers information that reveals that Tremblay’s most famous novel, The Vanishing, was inspired by a true story: Decades earlier, during the Great Depression, Tremblay attended the same university where Minerva is now studying and became obsessed with her beautiful and otherworldly roommate, who then disappeared under mysterious circumstances. As Minerva descends ever deeper into Tremblay’s manuscript, she begins to sense that the malign force that stalked Tremblay and the missing girl might still walk the halls of the campus. These disturbing events also echo the stories Nana Alba told about her girlhood in 1900s Mexico, where she had a terrifying encounter with a witch. Minerva suspects that the same shadow that darkened the lives of her great-grandmother and Beatrice Tremblay is now threatening her own in 1990s Massachusetts. An academic career can be a punishing pursuit, but it might turn outright deadly when witchcraft is involved.

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BABY AND THE BEAST (SHIFTER RESCUE BOOK SIX) by Victoria Sue

VS note: MM PNR.

Hunted by his own father—the brutal Den Alpha who would slaughter his baby to keep their bloodline “pure”—Nash risks everything to find the elusive Shifter Rescue Pack before the winter storms seal off the mountains for good. Nash realizes he’s finally run out of time when he goes into labor, and stumbles into an empty cave just as the snowstorm hits. Casimir has turned his back on humanity and retreated to the mountains, and while shutting his hunter’s cave for the approaching winter discovers a young pregnant male who promptly collapses in Casimir’s arms. Realizing to his horror Nash is in labor, Casimir has no choice but to become involved with the shifter world he hoped never to have contact with again, only to discover tracker wolves are hunting them both, and closing in fast.  As a deadly snowstorm rolls in and hunters close in fast, Casimir knows time is running out. He must get Nash and the baby to Shifter Rescue—no matter the cost. But the deeper they trek into the frozen wild, the harder it becomes to ignore the bond growing between them… and the way Nash makes his long-dead heart beat again. But then he also knows that the only way of keeping them safe is to leave them there. Not after the blood on his hands. Not after the past he can’t outrun. Because some monsters don’t deserve a second chance.     AmazonKU

HOUSE OF FROST AND FEATHERS by Lauren Wiesebron

Marisha’s time is running out. She’s already lost her family to the sleeping plague, and she fears she’ll be next. Penniless and desperate for protection, Marisha is forced to accept a job as apprentice to the notorious koldunya, the sorceress Baba Zima. But Baba Zima is renowned for being both clever and cruel. And most difficult of all is her current apprentice, Olena, who wants nothing to do with Marisha. Despite her fears and Olena’s cold demeanor, Marisha finds herself drawn into the magical world of koldunry and delves further into Olena’s research—a cure for the sleeping plague. Accompanying Olena on an increasingly dangerous, seemingly impossible search for a cure, she finds hidden connections between the sleeping plague, her own family’s history, and her bizarre, recurring dreams: dreams of a masked ball where the deep sleepers are trapped endlessly dancing—and a monstrous beaked man who haunts her every step.

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THE JASAD CROWN (THE SCORCHED THRONE) by Sara Hashem

Held deep in a mountain refuge, Sylvia has been captured by the Urabi, who believe the Jasad Heir can return their homeland to its former power. But after years of denying her legacy and a forbidden alliance with Jasad’s greatest enemy, Sylvia must win the Urabi’s trust while struggling to hide the dangerous side effects her magic is having on her mind. In a rival kingdom, Arin must maneuver carefully between his father’s desire to put down the brewing rebellion and the sacred edicts Arin is sworn to uphold. He is determined to find Sylvia before it’s too late, but Arin’s search unravels secrets that threaten the very core of his beliefs about his family and the destruction of Jasad.  War is inevitable, but Sylvia cannot abandon her people again. The Urabi plan to raise the Jasadi fortress, and it will either kill Sylvia or destroy the humanity she’s fought so hard to protect. For the first time in her life Sylvia doesn’t just want to survive. She wants to win. The fugitive queen is ready to reign.

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THE NIGHTSHADE GOD (THE NIGHTSHADE CROWN BOOK THREE) by Hannah Whitten

Lore has failed. She couldn’t save King Bastian from the rotten god speaking voices in his mind. She couldn’t save her allies from being scattered across the continent—their own lesser gods whispering to them in their dreams. She couldn’t save her beautiful, corrupt city from the dark power beneath the catacombs. And she couldn’t save herself. Banished to the Burnt Isles, Lore must use every skill she earned on the streets of Dellaire to survive the prison colony and figure out a way to defeat the power that’s captured everything and everyone she holds dear. When a surprise ally joins her on the Burnt Isles she realizes the way forward may lie on the island itself. Somehow, her friends must help her collect the far-scattered pieces of the broken Fount—the source of all the god’s powers—and bring them back together on the Burnt Isles, returning all magic to its source and destroying, once and for all, the gods corrupting the land. But as Lore gets closer to her goal, her magic grows stronger… and to a woman who’s always had to fight for survival, that kind of power may be hard to give up.

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SOMETHING CRYPTID THIS WAY COMES by Susan Scott Shelley

VS note: MM PNR. I thnk it’s more small town romance than PNR.

Trevor Casal loves Maplewood and will do anything for its residents, including host the town’s first Cryptid Night to kick off the month-long Halloween festivities. After all, Mabel, Maplewood’s own monster, is a tourist attraction, and this is an opportunity to increase business for his inn, his family legacy. The event, and a rash of new sightings, brings his best friend Bram, a cryptid investigator, to town, and Trevor worries that spending so much time together will give away his secret… he’s been in love with Bram for years. Bram Macleod’s fascination with cryptids began at the age of ten, and his first encounter with Maplewood’s resident monster. In the years since his pro football career ended, he’s devoted his time to documenting investigations and myths on his podcast. Returning to Maplewood after twenty-five years away, Bram is eager to dive into exploring cryptids old and new and to spend time with Trevor, but hesitant on how to handle the fact that, lately, he’s started seeing his best friend in a new light… one that feels a lot like love. As Bram and Trevor chase down cryptids and get immersed in the town’s Halloween activities, their feelings for each other become impossible to ignore. Crossing that line threatens to change the friendship they depend on, but could give them everything they long for.     AmazonKU

PEARL CITY: THE PHOENIX HOARD by Julia Vee and Ken Bebelle

Blade. Butcher. Thief. Worldbreaker. Emiko Soong has been called many things. But Worldbreaker is the worst. She unmasked the General and returned to San Francisco where her power is greatest. But the city, once her sanctuary from Jiaren intrigues, turns into her living nightmare. Clan wars erupt and Emiko’s life becomes a treacherous quicksand of friend and foe. Unsure of who to trust, Emiko finds herself more alone than ever. When an ancient power rips through the Realm to land in her city, the General will stop at nothing to take it for his own. Emiko must face her past, present, and future, as she races to stop the General. Is Emiko’s fate written to be the destroyer of worlds, or can she chart a new course to save her family?

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THE SILVERSMITH (THE SELVAREN BOOK ONE) by LJ Claren

Still reeling from the deaths of her father and brother, Ary Gold survives only by sheer will in the icy wilds of the North. But when friends arrive with stories of long-lost magic and a power buried in her newly discovered royal blood, Ary is thrust into a fate far larger than her sorrow. The realm of Nyrida is under threat. An ancient shadow wielder has risen, determined to claim Ary’s power and plunge the world into corrupted darkness. To stop him, Ary must marry the commander she’s been promised to—a man whose army could help them win the war—and train to fight alongside him. But her fiercest challenge may not be on the battlefield. Assigned to shape her into a warrior is a man cloaked in violence and secrets. Cold, commanding, and maddeningly unreadable, he isn’t her betrothed… but he may be her undoing. As sparks fly and loyalties are tested, Ary must decide whether to follow the path laid out for her—or risk everything for a love as wild and dangerous as the power awakening inside her. power is awakening. Love is a liability. And the fate of the world rests in the hands of a grieving girl who never asked to be chosen.     AmazonKU

ROGUE’S CRISIS (A MONSTROUS WORLD: THE NEXT GENERATION BOOK TWO) by Jillian West

Rogue is a rule follower through and through. Working as a bounty hunter for the paranormal council is the perfect job for this Seelie fae, especially considering she can sense mistruths. Things get muddy when what the council believes doesnʼt line up with what she sees with her own two eyes. Everything points to her suspects being innocent, while one of her coworkers begins to look guilty. Things compound when she realizes her targets are her mates. Not to mention the connection she feels to her boss at the bail bondsmanʼs office. Torn in two directions, Rogue is in crisis. Does she follow her heart? Or honor her commitment to the paranormal council? And what happens when fate intervenes, attempting to drag her in a completely different direction.     AmazonKU

THE VAMPIRE IN THE ORCHARD: MONSTROUS NEW YORK BOOK TWO by E M Sauber

I thought my chance at a happily ever after died along with my husband four years ago. But maybe I was wrong. I wasn’t expecting a knock at my door. And I certainly wasn’t expecting a handsome-as-hell vampire to be on the other side. Viktor says he’s my new nanny, hired by my sweet but meddling brother-in-law. The truth is, I’m drowning. In motherhood. In running a business. In life. So maybe Viktor arrived at the perfect time? With each passing day, he heals the parts of me that were scarred when Roman died. What he doesn’t know is that I’m on the verge of losing the last remaining piece of my late husband: our apple orchard. He has secrets of his own, in the form of an overbearing father who has Viktor’s future mapped out. A future he doesn’t want. I’ll have to learn to trust someone else with my bruised heart. And, together, we’ll have to lean on each other to save my orchard and keep Viktor from a suffocating future.     AmazonKU

THE FORGOTTEN DAWN: THE SHATTERED SKY SAGA by Laura A Blake

VS Note: from JUNE 5.

Where lies are currency, the price of truth is blood. Brida Larrow has no right to be among the Fae Courts, but she’s willing to risk everything to save her dying father. Armed with a forged invitation and a fierce determination, she enters the treacherous Fae Trials, a deadly contest crafted to break even the strongest Fae. One misstep, and the truth of her identity could be her undoing—and cost her the cure she so desperately needs. With enemies around every corner, Brida must rely on her wits and cunning to survive. But when Dainan, the enigmatic Prince of Shadows, takes notice of her, the stakes grow even higher. Betrothed to her most dangerous rival and a master of secrets himself, Dainan sees through her every deception. His dark allure stirs something within her, sparking a forbidden attraction that could either ruin her or become her greatest weapon. Caught in a web of deception and desire, Brida walks a fine line between ambition and survival. In a world where alliances shift like shadows and betrayal is the currency of the Courts, she must find the strength to face not only the ruthless Trials but also the dangerous emotions Dainan awakens. One wrong move could doom her to failure—or reveal a side of herself she never knew existed.     AmazonKU     AB

A RESISTANCE OF WITCHES: A NOVEL by Morgan Ryan

As World War II rages around her, a witch abandoned by her coven must journey to find a book of unspeakable power before it lands in Nazi hands – Stubborn, plain-spoken and from an unimpressive family, Lydia Polk never expected to be accepted into the Royal Academy of Witches. Now, with Hitler’s army rampaging across Europe, the witches of Britain have joined the war effort, and Lydia is key to the cause: she must use her magic to track down magical relics before Hitler and his sycophants can. When a Nazi witch infiltrates the Academy with heart-breaking consequences, the coven is left shaken, exposed and divided. The elder British witches have no interest in further loss of coven life in service of a government that has forced them into hiding for decades, no matter the consequences to the world. But with the discovery of the Grimorium Bellum, an ancient book that leaves a trail of death and destruction wherever it goes, Lydia knows her mission has never been more urgent. Alone and woefully outnumbered, Lydia makes her way to the heart of occupied France, where she finds allies in Rebecca Gagne—a fierce French resistance fighter chockful of secrets—and Henry Boudreaux—a handsome Haitian-American art historian with a little magic of his own. Together, they traverse the country, stalked by the natural and supernatural alike, in search of the grimoire. But, as Lydia soon discovers, finding the book is only half the battle—the Grimorium Bellum has a dark agenda all its own. Lydia must subdue it before the Witches of the Third Reich can use it—but she’ll have to survive the book herself, first.

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ROYAL GAMBIT: A NOVEL by Daniel O’Malley

Alexandra Dennis-Palmer-Hudson-Gilmore-Garnsey (call me “Alix”), the twelfth Lady Mondegreen, has never had any control of her life. Her ability to shatter bones with a touch made her the automatic property of the Checquy, the secret British government agency that deals with the supernatural. Her aristocratic ancestry made Alix the perfect asset for the Checquy to deploy close to the royal family. Since childhood, she has been coached to befriend Princess Louise, second in line to the throne, but the two have never been close. Now, Alix is a skilled operative who investigates unexplained phenomena for the security of the nation. Everything changes when Louise’s brother, the Prince of Wales, dies abruptly and all signs point to an assassination by preternatural means. To protect Louise, the new heir apparent, Alix is assigned to be her lady-in-waiting. Thrust into the limelight overnight—both in the everyday world and in the underground world of the Checquy—Alix must juggle her responsibilities and her loyalties as she attempts to unravel the murder, keep Louise safe, and learn how to smile graciously while eerie threats loom around every corner.

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THREE SHATTERED SOULS (THE BROKEN BLADES BOOK THREE) by Mai Corland

Some betrayals cut deeper than blades. The Blades were never supposed to survive this long. But after the battle in Quu Harbor, escaping is no longer enough. The most dangerous liars in the four realms have one last mission—return to Yusan and finish what they started. But now a usurper sits on the serpent throne. And he may be more dangerous than the god-king. With three relics of the Dragon Lord in their possession, the Blades will face the might of the four realms. Enemies will become allies. Allies will become traitors. And the ones they love most? They’ll be the ones to break them. Grief will carve the Blades into something ruthless and unrecognizable. But only by losing everything can they win this game of kings and crowns.     AmazonKU     AB

A WITCH’S GUIDE TO MAGICAL INNKEEPING by Sangu Mandanna

Sera Swan used to be one of the most powerful witches in Britain. Then she resurrected her great-aunt Jasmine from the (very recently) dead, lost most of her magic, befriended a semi-villainous talking fox, and was exiled from her Guild. Now she (slightly reluctantly and just a bit grumpily) helps Jasmine run an enchanted inn in Lancashire, where she deals with her quirky guests’ shenanigans, tries to keep said talking fox in check, and longs for the future that seems lost to her. But then she finds out about an old spell that could hold the key to restoring her power…Enter Luke Larsen, handsome and icy magical historian, who arrives on a dark winter evening and just might know how to unlock the spell’s secrets. Luke has absolutely no interest in getting involved in the madcap goings-on of the inn and is definitely not about to let a certain bewitching innkeeper past his walls, so no one is more surprised than he is when he agrees to help Sera with her spell. Worse, he might actually be thawing. Running an inn, reclaiming lost magic, and staying one step ahead of the watchful Guild is a lot for anyone, but Sera Swan is about to discover that she doesn’t have to do it alone…and that the weird, wonderful family she’s made might be the best magic of all.

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INTER: EMBERHOLD ACADEMY SERIES by Frankie James

My journey at Emberhold Academy has barely began, and things are already going sideways. My name is Reverie Hawthorne and my first year has been full of surprises. Strange abilities that no one can explain. Mean girls taking things to the next level. Dark Faction starting to make their move. With war possibly on the horizon, will I form my Faction in time? Will I be able to live up to what’s expected of me? Can I unravel the mysteries surrounding my abilities? There is only one acceptable answer. Absolutely! There are no other options.     AmazonKU

MAKE OUT WITH A MERMAN by Zora Black

How was I supposed to know the lake had a guardian?
And that he had gills, grudges, and plans for me? I came to Driftwood Bay to teach glitter-fueled swim lessons, not awaken something ancient under the water. Definitely not crash into Ryder Quinn—grump in a wetsuit, silver-eyed menace, and very much not human. He watches me like I’m a problem he’s already decided how to solve. Follows me into the woods. Pulls me from the lake like I belong to it. Like I belong to him. I don’t believe in soul bonds. He doesn’t believe in accidents. But something’s waking beneath this shoreline — and I think it knows our names. Because this lake answers to him — and soon, so will I.     AmazonKU

THE BEAR’S PERFECT MATE (BEAR CREEK FOREVER: THORNBERG VINEYARD BOOK FOUR) by Harmony Raines

After a painful betrayal, culinary artist Sophie Truro is determined to rebuild her life—and her brand, Eat It Simple with Sophie. A weekend in Bear Creek promoting a wedding expo is the perfect escape: no pressure, no paparazzi, and no more spotlight-stealing exes. Then Nero Thornberg stumbles at her feet—literally—with an engagement ring in his hand. The viral moment that follows flips Sophie’s life upside down. Again. She came to Bear Creek to focus on her career, not to fall for a brooding, impossibly handsome jeweler who makes her feel far too much. Nothing about Nero Thornberg is simple. And nothing about the way he makes her feel is either. Falling at his mate’s feet wasn’t exactly how Nero Thornberg planned to meet the woman of his dreams. But the moment his senses Sophie, he knows: she’s the one. She’s also guarded, wary, and wounded. But somehow, he has to win her trust. And her heart. But just as their bond begins to bloom into something deeper, Sophie’s past threatens to destroy the future they’re building.     AmazonKU

THE SHADOW AND THE KING (CREATURES OF DOMHAN NA RUIN) by Emma Elizabeth

VE Note: From JUNE 17.

Lunette has never failed a contract. As one of the most sought-after vampire assassins in Ichorna, she knows what she’s doing when she accepts a contract to take out the minotaur king of Delkos. It’s not her job to ask questions, but when faced with her target, she wonders if she should be asking anyway. Basilious tries to be a good king to his people, but his advisors have been pressuring him to secure an heir for the kingdom. He always hoped to find real love and partnership, but the reality of an arranged marriage or single parenthood looms. As the day he must announce his decision approaches, the last thing he expects is to imprint on a would-be assassin.     AmazonKU

MONSOON (ELEMENTS OF fAERIE) by Ellen B O’brien

VS Note: Re-release of a “completed and revised” vella story.

Lovers Until the Rains End…Poppy’s life is a hot mess, with her car out of commission, her career in shambles, and a grieving mother to support—and to make it worse, now she’s been stranded by an unexpected storm. But at least she’s stranded with Rai, a Brazilian toilet paper salesman with a smile like sunshine, a voice like sin, and a body that begs to be painted. Especially soaking wet. (Or naked. Naked is good, too.) Not to mention, she could really use some free samples…All Rai has ever cared about is finding the next storm to ride. But when the water fae toys with Poppy on a whim, their encounter leads him to crave more. He knows nothing of humans, but he desires her as his lover, and soon he’s got Google and an endless supply of motivational quotes to help him in his quest. But as things steam up, his fragile masquerade is threatened by his lies, damn lies, and semantics—not to mention his wings. Perhaps he should have told her about the wings. And their tempestuous affair has a deadline. When the monsoon rains end, Rai must leave the brutally dry Tucson desert…or die. That’s what he’s been told, by fae much wiser than he. Too bad he never does what he’s told.    AmazonKU

THE MAGNIFICENCE OF DEATH by Rhea Rainwater

Astoria Tempest has lived countless lives, but none that truly belonged to her. Cursed with immortality and the ability to return the dead, she’s spent over a century fleeing grief, guilt, and the trail of second chances she never had the right to give. But when she bargains her husband’s soul to save their daughter, the scales tip too far and Death comes to collect all she’s stolen. Except Death isn’t a shadow or a scythe. He’s a man with cold eyes, a sharper tongue, and a ledger of names with hers at the top. With Death on her heels, Astoria drifts through the years like a ghost, hiding in the cracks of time and nursing the compulsion to save the dying, no matter the cost. But when she intervenes one too many times, her quiet eternity begins to crumble. Out of options, Astoria strikes a deal: one broken curse in exchange for one soul. Hers. As they travel the perilous road toward undoing the curse, what began as a reluctant truce warps into something dangerous. Tenderness, understanding, and even love. Caught between a power she never wanted and a reckoning she can’t avoid, Astoria must decide what she’s truly willing to lose… and whether Death might be something more than just the end.     Amazon

REBELLIOUS ROYALS (ACCIDENTAL FAIRY TALES BOOK THREE) by A H Hadley

Being human at a school for fae was never going to be simple—but now it’s full-on chaos. Turns out, my closest friends are fae royalty in hiding. Or… they were hiding. The Winter Queen’s been revealed. The Summer Prince is making it clear “charming” doesn’t describe him. Yet instead of tearing each other apart like the stories say they should, they’re in this together. Yeah. That doesn’t fit the concept of a divided kingdom at all. See, the legends say Winter is evil. The rumors claim that if it falls, Summer will rise. It’s all just a bunch of cheap cliches, but the one thing everyone agrees on? The two courts are meant to stay separate. So now Winter-born students are being attacked, and like a curse, no one knows who’ll get hit next. Which is why we need to act like heroes. I’ve got friends worth fighting for, a school worth saving, lovers to kiss, and a really bad habit of running straight at danger. Lucky for me, so do my friends. Together, we’re going to prove the Mad Queen has been wrong all along. Because this fight isn’t about a crown, or a season. It’s about finding a happily ever after for everyone.     AmazonKU

LEGACY OF HEXES (THE WITCHES OF HOLLOW COVE BOOK 22) by Kim Richardson

Witches, labyrinths, and a toddler with mood swings… What could possibly go wrong? Just when I thought things couldn’t get more insane, a magical labyrinth decides to mess with my head… and my powers. Add in a toddler who might be aging in magical spurts (no big deal), a scheming villain with a grudge, and a secret buried so deep even my demon dad looks nervous, and you’ve got a recipe for disaster. Oh, and let’s not forget the growing list of magical mishaps, emotional meltdowns, and relatives who insist on “helping.” As the stakes climb higher than my stress level, one thing’s clear. The key to protecting my family might lie in facing the one thing I’ve been avoiding… myself. No pressure, right?     AmazonKU

ON THE WRIGHT PATH: A VICTORIAN ELEMENTAL FANTASY ADVENTURE WITH A SIDE OF SLOW BURN ROMANCE (WORLD WRIGHTS BOOK TWO) by Maria Grace

Finally awarded her rightful rank as Master Full Wright, Rebecca would just as soon get on with repairing the damage to her shop and return to normal life. But the Queen has gotten it in her craw that Rebecca should start a school for female Wrights—something beyond the Guild’s imagination, and therefore a threat to the world’s natural order. But with orders from the Queen and a wealthy patron footing the bill, what choice has she but to become a school mistress? As Guild Secretary, Master Full Wright David Enright’s hands are full. The Guild Master expects him to help identify students for Rebecca’s school, handle the disgruntled traditionalists, and marry Rebecca as soon as possible. But between Rebecca’s flame-tamer’s temper and the Guild’s hidebound elders, David can’t make headway on anything, even what he most wants for himself, pursuing Rebecca. With the Guild divided about the legitimacy of female Wrights, the prospect of a school to train them turns the disgruntled Wrights desperate. The disenfranchised faction is ready to do anything to stop the school, to stop Rebecca, to stop anything that looks like change. But since the Wrights face extinction if they don’t join the modern age, David and Rebecca have little choice but to use everything at their disposal to get them on the Wright path.     AmazonKU

MY WILD IRISH DRAGON (BOSTON DRAGONS BOOK TWO) by Ashlyn Chase

One firefighter position is open. Two determined shifters apply. Watch the sparks ignite! Dragon shifter Chloe Arish is hell-bent on becoming a Boston firefighter. She uses her Irish charm and fake documents to score an interview, knowing she has to work every bit as hard as a man—harder if she wants their respect. Born into a legendary Boston firefighting family, phoenix shifter Ryan Fierro can’t possibly let someone best him on the training course or the job. He’d never hear the end of it. When a feisty new recruit comes along who’s determined to do just that, Ryan plots to undermine her—until their sizzling chemistry turns explosive.     AmazonKU

HEX YOU VERY MUCH (MISTWHISPER FALLS ROMANCES BOOK ONE) by Milly Taiden

She was just the granddaughter, the outsider, the chaos witch with no formal training and a suitcase full of second chances. But the moment her palm touches the founder’s rune buried beneath the inn’s cellar, everything changes. Power pulses through the town like a storm—awakening old magic, stirring something hungry beneath the falls, and tethering her to Cade Halloway, the town’s impossibly hot, frustratingly protective pack alpha. Now the supernatural council is watching her. The Mistbound is whispering her name. And the only way to fix the binding may require a bond that’s deeper—and far more dangerous—than either of them are ready for. She’s supposed to save the town. He’s supposed to keep her from falling apart. Too bad fate forgot to ask their opinion.   AmazonKU

LET’S TALK ABOUT HEX (MISTWHISPER FALLS ROMANCES BOOK TWO) by Milly Taiden

She’s got a runaway hit, a controlling manager, and one very public meltdown. He’s a wolf shifter with pack drama, a private island, and zero interest in celebrities. Chrissy Rivera didn’t plan to fake-ill her way out of a charity gala and disappear before sunrise—but when matchmaking icon Gerri Wilder offers an escape route via helicopter, she takes it. The destination? A no-press, no-schedule sanctuary that turns out to include a very large, very shirtless Alpha with opinions about everything—including her. Zev Landon doesn’t do pop stars. Or unexpected guests. Or women who smell like jasmine and trouble. But the moment Chrissy steps onto Isle Luna, his wolf makes it clear: she’s not going anywhere. Now the guitars are vintage, the mate bond is snapping, and the paparazzi are circling overhead. Because when a wolf claims his mate, not even fame can break the bond.   AmazonKU

CLAIMED BY FLAME by Cyn Blade and Milly Taiden

Cassian Veyne wasn’t built to kneel. Not to kings. Not to fate. And sure as hell not to the flameborn heir who threatened to gut him with a single glare. Seraphine Drakar was prophecy wrapped in leather and fire—a dragon shifter bred for war, crowned in legacy, and sharp enough to burn anyone stupid enough to get close. And yet, when the Hollow stirred beneath the bones of the realm, it was Cassian the empire called. Stormfire pulsed in his veins. Outlawed. Untamed. Dangerous. She hated him on sight. He didn’t care. Because from the second she aimed her blade at his throat, he knew one thing for damn sure—He was going to ruin her. Bound by prophecy. Hunted by monsters. Entangled in a quest to reforge the only weapon that could seal the breach between worlds… they were supposed to work together. Instead, they fought. They bled. They burned. And every time she barked an order, he imagined what her voice would sound like begging instead. She was the heir to a dying kingdom.
He was the bastard fire built to destroy it. And gods help them both—he liked it when she drew blood.   AmazonKU

THE PANTHER’S PRICE by Cyn Blade and Milly Taiden

Lucien Umbraclaw was the Panther Queen’s blade—loyal, lethal, and forged in obedience. He didn’t ask questions. He didn’t hesitate. And when his mother commanded him to hunt a girl in the Borderlands, he didn’t expect to care who she was. Until he found her. Evryn Hale lived quiet. Hidden. Healing the sick and minding her secrets. She didn’t know the blood in her veins once belonged to a royal line slaughtered generations ago. She didn’t know the Court feared what she might become. And she sure as hell didn’t expect the panther prince to come for her. He was supposed to kill her. She was supposed to run. But fate has other plans. Plans written in shadow and blood, claw and bone. Because the second Lucien looks her in the eyes—He knows he’s already hers. She was born to be hunted. He was trained to obey. But gods help the crown—he’s about to betray it.   AmazonKU

THE YETI’S KNOT (MONSTER KNOTS AND MAIDENS BOOK THREE) by Sadie Smith

Stranded in a Himalayan blizzard, mountaineer Ivy Wren stumbles into an icy cave. The shelter is already occupied by Tormund, a mythical yeti and the last of his kind. He is not a mindless beast, but an ancient guardian whose loneliness is as vast as the mountains he rules. Tormund’s protection is a cage. He claims her body with a brutal purpose: to sire an heir and continue his sacred duty. His articulate commands and raw, primal fucking are meant to break her. He whispers that she is his, that her only purpose is to be filled with his seed. When a greater darkness crawls from the mountain’s depths, Ivy must choose between her captor and certain death. In the crucible of battle, terror twists into a dark, undeniable bond. She discovers her monster is the only thing protecting the world, and his cage is the only safe place left.     AmazonKU     AB

MADE: MIDLIFE ROMANTASY (NOT TOO LATE BOOK NINE) by Vitoria Danaan

Yule Court is days away, but who can think about that when Esme’s been kidnapped? This BIG, juicy installment of Rita Hayworth’s adventures is not to be missed. Fall in love with Hallow Hill all over again. You won’t want to come back.     AmazonKU

CLAIMED BY THE ULTIMA WOLF (THE OMEGA SELECTION BOOK THREE) by Lacey Carter Andersen

A bad decision. A moment that changes everything. When my enemy finally gets his hands on me, I know I won’t survive. But when an unexpected stranger comes to my rescue, I think I’m finally safe. Five men call me their mate. Five men would do anything to protect me. Except, can you ever truly be safe when monsters are lurking in your shadows?     AmazonKU

ASHES TO ASHES (OF FAE AND FLAME DUET BOOK ONE) by Elle Lincoln

Twenty-seven missions. Zero failures. No scars. No regrets. Until Velasca—the ancient fae academy that was never supposed to see me coming. I’m Ashlyn Morgan. Soldier. Assassin. Ghost. Sent to blend in, observe, retrieve. But when royal blood wakes… I become the target, the heir—and the weapon. Then they appear. The ice-eyed prince who sees every truth I’ve buried. The golden scholar whose touch melts every wall I swore I’d keep up. The wildfire in human skin who watches me like prey—and makes me want to burn. My orders are clear. But so is the bond calling me to them… and the throne they’ll kill to control. Dark fae court intrigue. Reverse harem bonds. Blood-bought magic.   AmazonKU

WHISPERS AMONG THORNS (DEADLY FAE DUOLOGY BOOK ONE) by Cassandra ASton

VS Note: From JUNE 24.

There’s only one rule that truly matters. Never fall in love with a human. Break it and die. Banished to the human realm, stripped of her magic, and bound by the unjust laws of the Inter-Species Alliance, Sav is forbidden from harming humans… or loving them. Now she’s meant to live quietly, obey the rules, and forget the power that once throbbed beneath her skin. When the leader of the anti-fae movement destroys her home in an attack on her people, she’s captured and brought to their headquarters. The only thing standing between her and freedom is Jack. Sharp-edged, unafraid, and entirely off-limits, he stirs something in her she thought long buried. Something that makes her question everything she knows.

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BRIDE OF THE FAE DUKE: A BLUEBEARD RETELLING (WAYFARER FAE) by Lisette Marshall 

Six wives. Six deaths. Can a humble housemaid break the curse? The half-fae Duke of Locke is cursed to never find love… or so everyone says. But Nellie Finch does not believe in magic. As far as she’s concerned, that leaves only one explanation for the death of His Grace’s last six wives: he killed them himself. It is therefore unpleasant surprise when, out of nowhere, the duke proposes to her. Marrying this cold and unpleasant nobleman is the last thing Nellie wants. But his money can save her little sister, and Locke is damnably convincing about the arrangement. All he needs is an heir, and apart from the, well, necessary duties, she won’t have to see him at all. She should be able to survive that, shouldn’t she? But when she begins falling for her mysterious husband, Nellie needs to figure out how to break the curse that killed six women before her… or be the next to die.     AmazonKU

A CAGE OF MAGIC AND DARKNESS by Melissa Farrar

I freed my half Incubus stepbrother from his cage… now he means to conquer me and my kingdom one sinful touch at a time…Taelyn…When my Fae mother married the ruler of our kingdom, moving us into the castle of Highdrift, my new stepbrother was banished. Now a dark force is working to destroy our lands, leaving us with nothing but desolation in its wake. When it takes both my mother and the king, I have no choice but to step into their shoes. A kingdom needs a ruler, and I am to be it. But there are places in the castle that have been forbidden to me, and when I come across a key in the king’s belongings, I discover a secret room in the dungeon. I don’t know what draws me down there, but I can’t resist its pull. It unlocks a magic that’s kept my stepbrother—and his wicked carnal enchantment—a prisoner for years. He draws power from seduction, strength from sensuality, and, no matter how I fight it, I can’t say no. Ruarok Loftborn doesn’t only want me. He wants,,,(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)      AmazonKU

THE ALPHA’S SECOND CHANCE MATE by Sadie Spears

He never knew she was carrying his child. Now she’s back—and this time, she’s his to claim. Avery never expected to return to Harbor Mills—or to face the alpha who once broke her heart. But with her son’s life on the line, she has no choice but to turn to the only man who can help. Cole didn’t know he had a son. He never stopped loving Avery—and now that fate has brought her back, nothing will keep him from protecting what’s his. The pack is dangerous. The threats are real. But this time, Cole won’t let anything—or anyone—stand between him and his mate.     AmazonKU

THE PROTECTOR (BLACK ARROWHEAD SERIES BOOK SEVEN) by Dannika Dark

As a member of the Shifter Council, Eden Thompson faces critical decisions every day, yet nothing has proved more challenging than selecting a mate. While she’s busy evaluating potential suitors, a felon with an axe to grind trespasses on her land. Sorting out her personal life is enough hard enough, so Eden hires a Chitah to upgrade her security system. When an innocent joke leads to a night of passion, they make a pact to keep the affair a secret. Lucian Cross is a genius when it comes to science and technology—if only his social skills were as impressive. When the most unattainable woman in Storybook seduces him, his life is irrevocably changed. Despite their undeniable chemistry, Eden is searching for a lifelong commitment, and Lucian… isn’t. But when a suitor captures Eden in his deceitful web, Lucian must choose between following his heart or protecting it. It’s a fight for survival in this heart-pounding romance, but will security and reputation prove more valuable than love? Love takes courage.

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SHADOW BONDS by Rumer Hale

Death was supposed to be my end. Instead, it was just the beginning. I woke up in someone else’s body, inside the Shadow Academy, a school for elite warriors. Now they think I’m someone I’m not, and until I escape, I’ll have to play along. But things get complicated when strange powers awaken inside me, along with forgotten memories. Then there are the four Elite Shadows who hate me for some reason, but also think I’m their mate:  Knox, the lethal assassin who hears my every thought and whispers back in a voice like sin. Malakai, the Shadow shifter who sees through my eyes—and likes what he finds. Theon, whose shadows alone cause pain, pretends to be cold, but one hint of my fear sends him feral. And Cyrus, the nightmare Shadow who slithers into my dreams just to play. Between brutal classes, war camps, and deadly games against a rival academy, I’m also hunting the truth. Because this body isn’t the only thing that’s stolen. My death was no accident. And if they think I’ll play by their rules, they’re dead wrong. Answers or ashes. Maybe I’ll just end up burning this place down.     AmazonKU

FIRESTORM (THE DIVINE AFFINITY BOO ONE) by C Marie

VS note: From JUNE 21.

My affinity is unlike anyone else’s. It acts on impulse and intuition, not my command. After the death of our parents, my older brother and I have created a simple life for ourselves, running our small café. But when an unnatural storm threatens our livelihood, my affinity does what it always does – reacts without my order. Now, the government knows I hold more than one affinity, forcing me to attend the nearest training academy. Leaving my brother and our home is hard, but I manage. I can make the best out of any bad situation. The academy is full of surprises. One of which is Aiden, a fiery elemental affinate who doesn’t care if fate meant for us to be together or not. He declares that he’s mine, and that’s that. What’s worse? I can’t turn him away. I’m falling for him. But what of the other two men fate has decided on for me? There’s Wyatt, the brooding counselor who seems like he wants anyone else in the world but me. Then there’s the Crown Prince, Rafael, who’s made no effort to meet me. And what about the shadow who stalks me, the mystery man who brings me flowers and books?  Hiding my true affinities has never been more difficult, especially when an enemy turned friend admits that he knows what I am. But when the academy is attacked and those I’ve come to love are threatened, a haunting new reality sets in. I may have no choice but to allow my affinity to save us…by killing anyone it deems a threat.     AmazonKU

LOST IN FIRE (DRAGONBLOOD DYNASTY BOOK FOUR) by BE Brouillard

Some lies burn forever. Some secrets turn to ash. Some loves refuse to die. Twenty-one years ago, I chose death over betraying the man I loved. But I didn’t die. I vanished—reborn as the Syndicate’s most feared enforcer. Wearing a mask, I climbed through dragon society’s ranks, all to protect the ones they want erased. Including my daughter—half-dragon, half-witch, and completely forbidden. Now, new purification protocols threaten to expose everything. If they find Ember, they’ll destroy her. I have to act fast. There’s only one way: reach out to the man I left behind. The man who never knew she existed. The man who thought I died in flames. The bond between us may have gone quiet, but the moment I reach for him, he answers. Reckless. Ready to fight for the daughter he never met. Now he’s here—twenty years of grief and betrayal between us. His touch brings back everything I tried to forget, even as enemies close in. The purist faction will do anything to wipe out what they call “contamination.” And Ember’s magical powers make her their perfect target. I’ve spent decades building a wall of lies. I’ve done terrible things to keep her safe. I’ve been a savior, and I’ve been a monster. Now I’m just a mother with nothing left to lose. Because after twenty-one years in the shadows, I’m not just fighting to protect her. I’m fighting for forever.     AmazonKU

IMMORTAL’S LIE (IMMORTAL LIE SERIES BOOK ONE) by Jade Christy

Dating in New Orleans is my nightmare. I’ve had so many bad dates I’ve lost count. Then I meet a guy who’s gorgeous, charming, and kind of turns me on. He actually knows how to hold a conversation and is as sarcastic as I am. After three great dates and a spectacular night in bed, I catch him drinking someone in a dark alley. Yeah. He was too good to be true. It’s a nightmare. Julian Deveraux is a vampire. Of course he is. I didn’t even believe vampires existed until now. And apparently, I’m not just any woman—my blood activated due to him, and it’s rare, addictive, and dangerously powerful. Suddenly I’m the main course on every vampire’s menu, and Julian’s trying to protect me… while hiding a few blood-soaked secrets of his own. There’s some nasty vampires and witches, a secret experiment, and a whole underground world of creatures who’d rather see me caged than kissed. And then there’s the fae. But I’ve got sarcasm, stilettos, and a survival instinct sharper than a vampire’s fangs. And maybe I have Julian.     AmazonKU     AB

RENAISSANCE BEAR (RENAISSANCE SHIFTERS BOOK THREE) by Murphy Lawless and C E Murphy

Grizzly shifter Jon Torben is planning a summer of sword-fighting and beer-drinking at his home town’s annual Renaissance Faire…up until the moment that he lays eyes on his fated mate, Alissandra. But what really turns Jon’s world upside-down is also recognizing the notorious swordsman known as the Black Knight as his mate…and the way that sometimes Alis makes his heart sing, and other times seems like just another woman when they meet eyes across the crowded fairgrounds. Swordswoman Alis Capellas didn’t mean to live a double life as the Black Knight and a lady fair, but things got out of hand. Now she mostly enjoys her secret and is careful to maintain her cover—until she meets Jon, and keeping secrets starts to feel less and less necessary. Usually careful with her heart, Alis is all in with this pub-owning minstrel……until the modern world risks bringing courtly love to an end when a threat emerges against the faire itself. To save the faire, Jon and Alis must figure out the plot that’s going on right beneath their noses—without breaking character in the story they’re performing for the faire audiences. But if they can find the answers, it’ll mean that not only Alis and Jon, but the whole Faire, will get their happily ever after.     AmazonKU

HELL’S GATOR (THE LEGACY SERIES) by Sandra R Neeley

VS Note: I one clicked. There’s no blurb but a long excerpt, part of which is below:

-Hellen or ‘Hell’ as she’s known to her family- Hellen tossed a shovel full of dirt onto the gator’s body. Her breath caught as the animal twitched. Jumping down into the hole where the gator she presumed was dead lay on its back, she pressed her head against the animal’s chest, listening for a heartbeat. Detecting no sound at all, Hellen stood back and looked down at the gator critically. She didn’t want to bury it if it wasn’t dead, but wasn’t sure if he was or not. Suddenly an idea struck. Hellen stood, then dropped her body onto the gator while slamming the back of her elbow into its chest. Then she pressed her head against the animal’s chest and listened. One single beat of its heart answered her effort to get its heart beating. Hellen stood up excitedly, adrenalin pumping through her at the idea that she might manage to save it. Aiming for the gator’s chest again, she dropped her body onto the injured creature’s upper body once more. She pressed her ear to its chest hoping for another heartbeat. But what she heard instead was a deep, threatening growl. “It’s alive!” she exclaimed, jumping quickly out of the would-be grave. Circling around to see its face, she managed to get a good look at its one remaining eye. What she saw sent a chill through her. One very clear, very blue, human eye gazed at her from beneath the gator’s reptilian lid.      AmazonKU

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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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ALIEN WARLORD’S FURY (NYXARI BONDMATES BOOK SIX) by Ava York and Bella Blaze

He wants a plan. I want action. But the children don’t have time to wait. I escaped Hammond’s experiments—barely. Now those monsters have Nyxari younglings, and I’ll burn through the world to get them out. Nirako is everything I don’t want—controlled, calculating, maddeningly calm. And the only one who insists on coming with me. His touch steadies my unstable markings. His kiss? It unravels everything. We’re connected by something ancient and electric. But if we can’t trust each other, it won’t just be the mission that breaks—it’ll be us. Stranded on an alien world. Bound by ancient power. Each step toward survival forges a bond no heart can escape .     AmazonKU

THE WISH (THE ATLAVANS BOOK ONE) by S J Sanders

Starlight, starbright, first star I see tonight. I wish I may, I wish I might. Have this wish, I wish tonight. Ten years since the arrival of the Ragoru, a new alien species arrives. The Atlavans left behind their world of deserts and fading oases with their clans and few remaining females for a new chance at life on a new world. With their female birth-rate low, and losing over half of them to sickness on the voyage through the stars, the Atlavans are on the verge of extinction. Their only hope is to send out their unmated males into the world to seek out new nesting grounds on which to build their clan rookeries. Among them, Agrel and Gehj are committed to doing their duty, knowing that the joy of mates and family belong to other, more fortunate males, but when they encounter an abandoned village within the woods they are prepared for anything except the seductive call to mate with the female they discover there. Nothing is as simple as it seems for this female with her daughter. A little female who made a very specific wish… for them. And just maybe they wished for them, too. But can everyone’s wishes come true?     AmazonKU

THE FROZEN PEOPLE: A MYSTERY by Elly Griffiths 

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

Ali Dawson and her cold case team investigate crimes so old, they’re frozen—or so their inside joke goes. Nobody knows that her team has a secret: they can travel back in time to look for evidence. The latest assignment sees Ali venture back farther than they have dared before: to 1850s London to clear the name of Cain Templeton, an eccentric patron of the arts. Rumor has it that Cain is part of a sinister group called The Collectors. Ali arrives in the Victorian era to another dead woman at her feet and far too many unanswered questions. As the clock counts down, Ali becomes more entangled in the mystery, yet danger lurks around every corner. She soon finds herself trapped, unable to make her way back to her beloved son, Finn, who is battling his own accusations in the present day. Could the two cases be connected? In a race through and against time, Ali must find out before it’s too late.

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SO I MARRIED AN ALIEN (MAIL ORDER ALIEN GROOMS BOOK ONE) by Lyonne Riley

What’s a girl to do when her cat dies and a plague wipes out most of the male population? Why, she marries an alien, of course! Amara is a party girl with a boring day job, on the search for meaning in her life. When she applies to the Galactic Matching Program looking for an alien husband of her own, she’s paired with Roth’kar, a four-armed Karthinian with adorable antennae. Four arms may present problems when it comes to buying new clothes, but Amara’s excited to find out what else her new husband can do with them. Roth’kar was raised in poverty on a ship in deep space, scrounging for enough to live. His plan to escape? The Matching Program, where all he has to do is please a human bride for thirty days to earn full residency on Earth, and then he’ll be free to do as he pleases. Though the planet is overrun with strange, dangerous animals—spiders, disgusting!—Roth’kar is thrilled to finally feel the sun on his face. But he didn’t expect his new wife to be sweet and thoughtful, teaching him the value of kissing, the thrill of clubbing, and the simple joy of a walk in the park. As Roth’kar falls for Amara, will his plans change?

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REMNANT’S BOND: BOOK ONE OF THE DARKLIGHT CHRONICLES by Rochelle Myles

Isha’s people are dying. Every generation on the toxic moon of Salus brings fewer girl children, and the powers of the matriarchy can’t stop it. When strangers from the sea bring an unprovoked attack, Isha’s powers manifest into something twisted and angry, a tempest that’s only come once before. Legends say the first war mother’s rage was terrible to behold. That her husbands alone could weather her fury unharmed. Kidnapped by her own husband’s familiar face, with powers running wild, Isha bonds her will and body to a subservient clone commander, gentle alien test subject, and their cheeky ship’s AI. Through the crew’s care, Isha carves her future through the bond she inflicts. Will it be enough against Saelaxia and their clone legions? Are the odds in favor of pulling off the biggest heist in the galaxy, and what cost will Isha and the crew of the Darklight pay?     AmazonKU

THROWING FIRE (DEEP FRONTIER CYCLE BPOOK TWO) by E J Ftost

Unleash the monster. Save the world. Together, Hale and Kez have survived the worst Kuseros could throw at them. They’ve taken control of the Tyng empire. Under their leadership, they’ve turned the company away from the sale of Hex and cleaned up Kuseros’ streets. But not everyone is happy with Kuseros’ rosy future. When enemies strike at the heart of their new empire, Hale and Kez must choose: save each other, or save everything they’ve built. In a galaxy full of betrayal, their love is ferocious, feral, and FOREVER.     AmazonKU

ARMOR: STEAMY CYBORG ROMANCE (HUNTED RELICS BOOK 11) by Sybur Phyre

The Titans’ BlazeStar is ready for spaceflight and prepped to pick up the human survivors until they discover the lost Brothers buried in mud halfway around the planet. The arrival of another enemy warship threatens their rescue operation and escape. Esthi – I escape Mothership Marst in a pod, but I don’t stay with the other women. I’m caught in a dust devil and thrown far into the desert. No one comes for me, so I set out on my own. I’ve been hitching rides on Solcrue vessels, looking for my sister. This is nothing new. But now, I’m confident I’m being followed. I fear they know who I am.
Just as the squad of Solcrue approaches my position, a team of Titans confronts them. I’m caught in the crossfire until a shield appears out of nowhere, ratcheting up from the dirt and into a cocoon of metal that protects me. The Titans push the battle away but don’t return for us, leaving me alone with the mostly buried CyberTitan named Armor, who has a voice like thunder. He protected me when he didn’t even know me, a gesture uncommon to me in recent years. I dig and scrape to break him free. There are many more like him that we free, though Armor is more than enough Titan for me. I hope…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

NOT WRITTEN IN THE STARS (HE’S OUT OF THIS WORLD BOOK TWO) by Piper Scott

VS Note: MM SFR.

Houston… we have a problem. Ezra Miller’s life has been turned upside down ever since his best friend hooked up with an alien named Al, and not just because he walked in on them having close encounters of the third kind. In the year since he discovered the truth about extraterrestrial life, Ezra has accidentally become the sole person the Darvrokian race trusts to act as Earth’s intergalactic representative, which is great and all, until he’s assigned a Darvrokian coworker plucked out of his worst nightmares. Titan Leon is everything Ezra hates in a man. He’s arrogant, presumptuous, and worst of all, hot enough to make Ezra forget why he hates him in the first place. Hot enough that “absolutely not” turns into “only this one time.” Hot enough that Ezra can overlook the fact that he’s Al’s most disliked brother. But one time isn’t enough for Titan, and he won’t take no for an answer. He’ll do whatever it takes to make Ezra his. And sure, he’s an asshole… but as much as Ezra hates him, he can’t help but see that there’s something softer about him lurking just beneath the surface. SomethingTitan only lets Ezra see. And whatever that something is, it has its hooks in Ezra so deeply, he can’t help but fall into bed with him over and over again.     AmazonKU

LOST COMPANION (SHATTERED STARS BOOK 19) by Viola Grace

Riley signs a companion contract with conditions. No sex. Her life as a companion to a half-Hmrain is fun, and they both feel the therapeutic effect. When the contract runs out and someone snags Riley, Lord Roth travels to find his daughter’s lost companion and bring her home. Riley is shipped with a bunch of Terrans to Arro, a world with a compatible population and a bond house. After getting the assessor to lower compatibility numbers, she gets an offer to be a lady’s companion, except the lady has wings and is related to the Overseer of Arro. No pressure. Living as Ranna’s companion is fun. They travel, go to shows, share crafts, and spend five years with minimal disruption, until a night at the theatre ends with Riley being drugged and hauled off-world. Ranna’s father is the overseer of the planet, and when the Terran he is about to contract to is taken off-world, he gets his ship in pursuit. His lost companion will not be out of his grasp for long. He has a future in mind for her, and locating her is the first step.     Amazon     Kobo     NOTE: Not yet on Apple Books the day I checked

PROTECTED by Claire Kent

Two years after the world fell apart, I’m entirely alone, a twenty-four-year-old woman scrounging for food and barely surviving. My only choice left is to hook up with a group of roaming scavengers. They’re not good people, but it’s safer with them than on my own. Deck immediately makes himself my silent protector. He never speaks, but he doesn’t have to. He keeps me alive, and I try to communicate with him. We eventually learn to trust each other. The world after Impact is rawer and bleaker than what it used to be, and we’ve lost most of what made life worth living. But maybe we haven’t lost everything. Maybe love still lurks in the ruins. Protected is a standalone post-apocalyptic romance set in the near future after a global catastrophe and is part of the larger Kindled series world. AmazonKU

THE SCIENTIST’S WOMAN (THE THIBIAN CHERONICLES BOOK THREE) by Eve Vaughan

London will do anything to avoid an arranged marriage to an arrogant General. She dreams of a man who’ll nurture and love her without trying to force his will on her. When she overhears a conversation about her twin who was left behind when London and her mother were abducted by intergalactic traffickers, an idea forms. Not only will she flee from her unwanted engagement, but she’ll also search for sister. When London arrives on Earth, instead of finding her sister, she encounters a man who makes her heart race. Astrophysicist Matt Taylor can’t believe a beautiful woman has crash landed in his back yard! She’s in quite a predicament and he’s more than willing to help her find her lost sister, no matter how dangerous the quest. Trouble is, he’s falling for the gorgeous London. But can this beautiful woman ever find it in her heart to return his love? These two star-crossed lovers set off on a journey to find London’s sister. But in the process, they’ll soon discover so much more.     AmazonKU

THE LANTERN BRIDE (LIGHT OF THE WORLD BOOK ONE) by Sara McKinnon Jackson

In a world starved of sunlight, hope burns from within. For generations, the sky above the city of Nox has been sealed in ash, and the ruling Sanctum feeds off the stolen light of the genetically engineered—Vessels known as Lantern Brides. Arielle was one of them. Born in a lab, lit from within, trained to illuminate the power grid that keeps the Sanctum alive. But Arielle escaped. And now she’s ready to ignite a rebellion. In the ruins beneath the city, resistance flickers in hidden tunnels and scavenged tech. Thorne, a battle-worn mechanic with a shadowed past, never asked to become part of the war. But when he finds Arielle half-dead and glowing in the dark, he makes a choice that will change everything. As Arielle fights to rescue others like her—children raised in silence, lit like stars but treated as tools—the Sanctum unleashes its most twisted creation: the Lux Null, a Lantern that consumes light instead of giving it. To stop them, Arielle must awaken the long-dormant reactor buried beneath the Genesis Lab and face the truth about her own origin—one that ties her to the Sanctum’s darkest secrets and to a future she must fight to claim.

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MY ALIEN HUSBAND MIGHT BE IN THE MAFIA: AN INTERGALACTIC MATCH MAKING APP ROMANCE by Hera Best

Her parents are in a cult, she’s just been laid off for the 3rd time in 2 years, and Mr. Darcy (her cat) is her emergency contact. Cora’s prospects aren’t looking good. When a co-worker suggests she make an account on Bion Marriage Match to chat with wealthy alien men from another galaxy, she might just be desperate enough to try it. But she IS NOT looking for a husband. Especially not a husband who has almost as many scars as he has tattoos and may or may not feed his enemies to his cekets. 🦈 Then again, with nothing tying her to this world, why not?     AmazonKU

TENTACLES AND TRUFFLES (LUNAT STATION EROS BOOK ONE) by Aly Tatum

Hailey Calloway thought running Sweet Nebula—the coziest café on Lunar Station Eros—was wild enough. But one Valentine’s Day, a mischievous PA’s botched recipe accidentally turns her signature truffles into dangerously potent aphrodisiacs. Now, Hailey can’t stop blushing under the combined affections of three utterly different men: Xy’lan, the brilliant alien scholar whose tentacles betray his hidden feelings. Ronan Garret, a stoic bio-mechanical assassin struggling with emotions he’s never dared to embrace. Prince Kael’ith, a glamorous rogue royal whose pheromones mask a surprising vulnerability. Locked inside her café until she finds a cure, Hailey realizes she’s not the only target of this chocolate-fueled fiasco—Xy’lan, Ronan, and Kael’ith have equal (and sometimes highly flammable) interest in each other, too. When the antidote finally materializes, they all face a choice: sacrifice these edgy, life-altering desires or let a Valentine’s accident become the sweetest discovery of their lives.     AmazonKU

THE RENTAL: BRADY by Linda Mooney

Brady Hardy was dealt a crap hand in life after a tragic work accident left him short three limbs. Since then it’s been a constant battle, both physically and mentally, to the point where he’s losing the will to keep fighting. But when he learns of the opportunity Rall Rentals provides, the chance to experience life again, there’s a spark of hope. Gia, Brady’s caregiver, has come to care for Brady more than just what her job requires, and she’s happy to see the light back in Brady’s eyes. She’s seen him through his ups and downs, and she hopes the program will bring more ups than he’s had lately, and it does. At first. Brady is fully invested in the life of his Rental, until he learns of certain proclivities Mr. Reede indulges in that he doesn’t approve of. In fact, after that initial introduction of the man’s bizarre appetite, it’s too much for Brady to stomach. Should he ask for a new Rental? Can he? If he does, will Rall Rentals understand his hesitance to continue? Maybe life isn’t always greener on the other side, but Gia is determined to help this man who’s come to mean so much to her. Maybe with a little tough love, Brady can regain the will to fight back and live his own life again to the fullest. Whatever the outcome, she’ll be there to encourage him for as long as he’ll let her.

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RAPPORT (MURDERBOT DIARIES) by Martha Wells

VS Note: Not romance. A short. I LOVE Murderbot! Pre-ordered this.

Perihelion and its crew embark on a dangerous new mission at a corporate-controlled station in the throes of a hostile takeover.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

NIGHTMARE IN THE TWOER by Tammy Walsh

Ripped from Earth and sold to the brutal alien pits of Ikmal prison, Grace knows the rules: obey, survive, and never fall for the monsters. Then Tix walks into her cell—scarred, silent, terrifying… and hers. Every night, he drags her into the dream-realm, where memories bite and secrets whisper. But Grace isn’t just dreaming—she’s changing the world around them. Now, their bond is deepening. Their enemies are closing in. And their only chance at escape means turning desire into power—and nightmares into war. Fated mates. Shared dreams. One chance at freedom.     AmazonKU

SAVAGELY YOURS (ANGELS AND ASSASSINS aPOCALYPSE BOOK TWO) by K Alex Walker

VS note: I went back and bought book one and this one. You know me and apocalyptic romances!

I don’t care what happens to me. As long as Larke Tapley is safe. As long as no one tries to take her from me. But then, the world collapses. Because of my Navy SEAL background, I’m thrown into a role as an elite guard at a survivors’ camp in Fort Totten, DC. At the camp, Larke and I are forcefully separated. And, when I find her—because I will always find her—she’s on the brink of death. So, I break every last one of the camp’s rules to save her life…except the rule that she won’t allow me to break. The one that says we can’t be together unless she plays the role of my mistress. I hate everything about it. But it gives me an excuse to see her as many times as I’d like. Day or night. To everyone else, she’s a kept woman. To me, she’s everything that makes me the man I am—the good, the bad, and the savage.     AmazonKU

THE MERCENARY’S HIDDEN HEIR by Cara Stone and Athena Storm

I was sent to kill for him. Instead, I saw her. Caged. Controlled. Burning under silk. She was never a reward. She was mine the second I laid eyes on her. I left to keep her safe. But while I was gone, she gave birth to my children… alone. And bled for it. Now I’m back. And I’ll burn this empire to ash just to watch her breathe free again. She can hate me. Fight me. Lie to my face. But she’s not leaving.
Not with my sons. Not ever again.     AmazonKU

BENEATH THE ICE (SAPPHIC ROYALS BOOK ONE) by Sahara Lane

Elise Spark doesn’t make mistakes. CEO of Spark Industries, she’s earned her nickname—the Ice Queen—as she turned power and code into an empire. Her legacy depends on one final move: a high-stakes merger with BytePoint. Six months of work. Her reputation at stack. Failure isn’t an option. Until the deal is sabotaged. Josephine Sanchez doesn’t believe in fairy tales—especially not the one where the frosty CEO notices her. After surviving a war, she left the military behind and found a new purpose as Head of Security at Spark. And maybe, quietly, she fell for her boss. However, Elise doesn’t see her. Too busy all those vying for her attention. But Josephine sees everything. Including the BytePoint wanted to keep buried. With no time to prove the truth, Josephine lets the deal collapse—to protect Elise, the company, and everything Spark stands for. The fallout is instant. And larger than either of them could imagine. Furious, Elise demands a price for Josephine’s betrayal, which she is helpless to refuse. Because walking away has never been in Josephine’s nature. There’s more at stake than just a merger. Secrets are unraveling. Enemies are watching. And the only person who can save Elise… is the woman she now hates. Love was never part of the mission. But loyalty? That’s non-negotiable.     AmazonKU

JACE: MF DYSTOIAN OMEGAVERSE ROMANCE by L V Lane and Sam Hall

Sloane: Desparion, also known as the alpha zone. The place where they put men with an inner monster. A place no sensible citizen goes unless they’re seeking a dark, unrestrained kind of thrill.
Only I love my little sister. It’s her birthday, and despite being the sensible, dependable, boring one, I end up in Desparion surrounded by the kind of men only mentioned in hushed whispers with a sneer of distaste. That’s when I met him. Nearly seven feet tall, all muscle and a devilish smile that promises a night of pleasure. I can do this. I can escape the drudgery for a night, enjoy the wild side, then slink back to my small sensible life. But his touch does more than light a fire inside me, it reveals a part of me I didn’t know existed. Jace: Every monster has a match. A female who is weak and yet strong. One who responds to pheromones and is driven by instincts every bit as beastly as the monster inside me. Those women should be protected, not touched. After what I saw my sister go through, I kept my animal side on a tight leash. Then I saw her, the cute little citizen taking a walk on the wild side. But fate has other plans, and she’s not the ordinary I expected. Mine, the beast inside me says. I want to protect her. I want to ruin her for everyone but me. And I can’t have it both ways. But if I want to save her, I might not have a choice.

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ROGUE MATE iINFINITE UNIONS: INTREPID ALIEN MATES BOOK FOUR) by Trish Heinrich

Fear made me let her go. Duty brought me back to her. Once, we dreamed of forever. Young, in love, and reckless enough to believe we could outrun the shadows chasing us. But in a world built on war and sacrifice, dreams die young—and the fallout lasts a lifetime. Fifteen years later, she’s back in my life. To her, I’m just another operative. She doesn’t see the boy she loved… or the man who never stopped loving her—and now has to keep her alive. I should keep my distance and focus on the mission. But the fire in her eyes still burns through me, and every moment by her side threatens to reignite everything we left behind. If saving the galaxy means losing her all over again…Would I make the right choice? Or would I let it all burn—for one more chance to hold her?     Amazon

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VS: This week the Zon sez this book is the lowest selling book out of my 75 book backlist. It’s my scifi romance retelling of the Anastsia legend…I had SO MUCH fun figuring out how to bring this story into my futuristic scifi romance world and yes, I do tell you at the end if she is or is not the princess! This is also the book where we meet Micki, who will go on to the be the FMC in Star Cruise Dream Dancer.

STAR CRUISE MYSTERY DANCER

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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THE CURSE THAT BINDS (BEWITCHED BOOK THREE) by Laura Thalassa

When young Roxilana first hears a voice in her head, she thinks she has gone mad. The truth, however, is stranger still. Because Memnon, the boy who speaks to her, claims he is real. Not only that, he insists they both are god-touched soul mates with the ability to wield magic. As wild as his claims are, they gradually come to pass. First, Roxilana’s power Awakens. Then his. But nothing is nearly as startling as the day Memnon, now the sorcerer king of the Sarmatians, arrives at Roxilana’s doorstep, proclaiming the witch his wife and shepherding her off to his homeland. Her fate is everything ardent Roxi could have hoped for. But there are things Memnon hasn’t told her—about his magic, about life as a Sarmatian and what, as queen, she will be asked to endure. Roxilana’s trials are only beginning. And as she’ll soon discover, there is nothing so dangerous as love mixed with power. For while the combination can build empires and shape legacies, it also has the potential to destroy everything in its path. And, if they’re not careful, Roxilana and Memnon could be destroyed along with it.        AmazonKU     AB

FAKING WITH THE FAE KING (FERNDALE FALLS FOREVER BOOK ONE) by Krista Luna

I’ll do anything to save my magical small town, even fake marry a grumpy shadow fae. What could go wrong? When magic floods my small town, it brings mayhem and turns me and my besties into newbie witches. As mayor, I haven’t got a clue how to handle pixie pranksters, walking tulips, or sexy shadow daddies swooping out of the sky. How the hell do I hide all these shenanigans from the non-magical world? Enter King Severin, aka, sexy shadow daddy, aka, my future hubs. Turns out that last one’s no joke! He offers to wrap my town in Faerie glamour to protect it from outsiders… if I agree to be his fake wife for a year. It’s fine, totally fine. I’ll simply ignore his devastating cheekbones and sinful smirk. But there’s a catch. I have to win a magical Bachelor-style competition to prove I’m worthy to be queen. Eensy problem? I don’t have any idea how to use magic. The very first event? I fall flat on my face, literally. Severin growls he’ll teach me magic so I can win. Suddenly, my “fiancé” is glued to my side, his every touch making my tummy flutter. And when he takes me flying? Hooo, boy. My foolish heart keeps forgetting all of this is fake.     AmazonKU

A FORBIDDEN ALCHEMY by Stacey McEwan

Nina Harrow and Patrick Colson are twelve years old when they are whisked away from the shadows of their disenfranchised mining towns to dazzling Belavere City to discover their magical potential. Those who pass Belavere’s test will become Artisans, wielders of powerful elemental magic destined to fulfill the city’s grand ambitions. For Nina, the Artisan School symbolizes a dream and an escape from her harsh reality, while Patrick yearns to return to his Craftsman family, whose extraordinary physical strength serves the idium mines keeping the city alive. And then they uncover a devastating truth: Artisans aren’t born, they’re chosen. They part ways on very different paths, leaving them to carry the burden of this secret alone. In the years that follow, a Craftsman revolution ignites, thrusting Nina and Patrick into opposing factions of a brewing war. Now an elite Artisan with the very rare talent for charming earth, Nina has turned her back on the fight, haunted by the loss of her found family. But fate intervenes when she is captured by Patrick’s rebel group. Despite the years and conflict that separates them, Patrick hasn’t forgotten Nina. He desperately seeks her help for a mission that could shift the tides against Belavere City. Reluctantly, she agrees, battling the sparks flying between them. But when Nina’s first love reappears, asking her to betray Patrick for the sake of the Artisans, Nina faces an impossible choice that could alter the fate of their world.

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GUILDED MOON: A SAPPHIC FANTASY ROMANCE  (QUEERWOLF BOOK THREE) by Harmony Fuller

She built a sanctuary. Now her past is threatening to tear it down. Lydia carved Mayfield out of blood, ash, and iron will—a safe haven for broken wolves, battle-scarred and looking to belong. Her rules are simple: protect the pack, bury the past, and never let her heart lead her again. But when Alexis walks back into her territory, all bets are off. Once her mate, now a ghost wrapped in leather and secrets, Alexis brings more than just painful memories—she brings a war. On her heels is a daughter who looks too much like the enemy who tore them apart. And she brings a warning: the Hunters are preparing to strike again, and this time, they won’t stop until every free wolf is collared or dead. Lydia knows she should send her away. She knows opening old wounds never ends well. But the pull between them hasn’t faded. If anything, it’s worse. Wilder. Hungrier. As danger creeps closer and the packs prepare for their final stand, Lydia must face the truth she’s buried for years: some bonds never break—and some loves were always meant to fight their way home.     AmazonKU

GRAVE BIRDS: A SOUTHERN GOTHIC MYSTERY NOVEL FULL OF SINISTER SECRETS by Dana Elmendorf

Grave birds haunt the cemeteries of Hawthorne, South Carolina, where Spanish moss drips from the trees and Southern charm is imbued with lies. Hollis Sutherland never knew these unique birds existed, not until she died and was brought back to life. The ghostly birds are manifestations of the dead’s unfinished business, and they know Hollis and her uncanny gift can set them free. When a mysterious, charming bachelor wanders into the small town, bizarre events begin to plague its wealthiest citizens—blood drips from dogwood blossoms, flocks of birds crash into houses, fire tornadoes descend from the sky. Hollis knows these are the omens her grandfather warned about, announcing the devil’s return. But despite Cain Landry’s eerie presence and the plague that has followed him, his handsome face and wicked charm win over the townsfolk. Even Hollis falls under his spell as they grow closer. That is, until lies about the town’s past start to surface. The grave birds begin to show Hollis the dead’s ugly deeds from some twenty-five years ago and the horrible things some people did to gain their wealth. Hollis can’t decide if Cain is some immortal hand of God, there to expose their sins. Or if he’s a devil there to ruin them all. Either way, she’s determined to save her town and the people in it, whatever it takes.

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HUMAN RITES: A NOVEL (THE HMRC TRILOGY BOOK THREE) by Juno Dawson

Niamh, Ciara, Leonie, Elle and Theo. Five very different witches with one thing in common: they were unwittingly chosen by the dangerously charming Lucifer, the demon king of desire, to fulfil a dark prophecy: Satanis will rise and the daughters of Gaia will fall. The coven is reunited—but broken. Niamh is back from the dead…but she hasn’t come back alone. Elle mourns a son she never had. Ciara languishes in a prison for witches, and Leonie reels from a very unexpected surprise. Meanwhile, Lucifer offers fledgling witch Theo a deal: if she helps him, her coven—her family—will be spared. But the magic he asks for will take her out of London—out of time, entirely. The final confrontation between good and evil in the spectacular conclusion to the saga of Her Majesty’s Royal Coven.

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THE PECULIAR GIFT OF JULY: A NOVEL by Ashley Ream

With a dash of magic and a cast of oddball, small-town characters, this feel-good novel explores forgiveness, family, and the sense of humor it takes to live with the ones we love the most. Ebey’s End is a small town on an island off the Pacific coast, reachable only by ferry (assuming the gods are with you and it’s not a Tuesday). It’s a comfortable, familiar (but okay, fine, sometimes lonely) life for its resident grocer Anita Odom. That is, until fourteen-year-old July shows up on her doorstep. Taking in the recently orphaned daughter of an estranged cousin had not been on Anita’s to-do list. In fact, it’s a terrible idea. Anita is ill-suited, ill-prepared, and absolutely certain the entire enterprise will end in disaster—for both of them. From the moment she arrives, July seems to “know” what each customer at the Island Grocery needs. They’re small things: a housekeeping magazine slipped into old Mr. Daly’s basket or a coconut cream pie pressed into the hands of Pastor Chet. But one by one, these gifts start to change the lives of nearly everyone in town in ways much larger than they—or July—could have imagined. It’s not long before secrets are exposed and questions emerge, and everyone in Ebey’s End has to open their hearts a little wider to make room for it all.

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SORRY ABOUT THE SEITAN (REAL WEREWOLVES DON’T EAT MEAT BOOK EIGHT) by Karenna Colcroft

VS Note: MM PNR. Seitan is a vegan meat substitute.

Anax Tobias Rogan, ruler of all werewolves in the United States, has never liked Christmas. But this year, his mate, vegan werewolf Kyle Slidell, and their young guard Quinn Boucher are eager to celebrate, and Tobias is trying to find the holiday spirit. He’s even planned the perfect gift for Kyle, one he hopes will revitalize the relationship that has been frayed by Tobias claiming the rank of Anax. A call from Jed Howe, the Alpha who took in Tobias after he was changed as a teen, changes everything. Jed has slipped into dementia and believes the Alpha of a nearby pack is trying to steal his rank. Although Tobias manages to calm Jed, he knows the time he has dreaded has come. Jed is no longer fit to rule a pack, and Tobias must intervene before he causes any harm. But before Tobias is able to stop him, Jed takes drastic and dangerous action against the other Alpha. Now Tobias, battling his own demons, is faced with the most difficult task of his life: Removing the man he considers a father from his rank–permanently. This book includes references to abuse and sexual assault in characters’ pasts, depictions of PTSD, and the off-page suicide of a character.     AmazonKU

THE GRYPHON KING (THE CHAOS CONSTELLATION BOOK ONE) by Sara Omer

Bataar was only a child when he killed a gryphon, making him a legend across the red steppe. Now he is the formidable Bataar Rhah, ruling over the continent that once scorned his people. After a string of improbable victories, he turns his sights on the wealthy, powerful kingdom of Dumakra and their vicious pegasus-mounted warriors. Nohra Zultama has no fear of the infamous warlord who marches on her country. She and her sisters are Harpy Knights, goddess-blessed and lethal. But as deceit and betrayal swirl through her father’s court, she soon learns the price of complacency. With Dumakra under Bataar’s rule, Nohra vows to take revenge—yet her growing closeness to the rhah’s wife, Qaira, threatens to undo her resolve. When rioting breaks out and strange beasts incite panic, Nohra must fight alongside Bataar to keep order, her mixed feelings toward the man she’s sworn to kill becoming ever more complicated. Old evils are rising. Only together will Nohra and Bataar stand a chance against the djinn, ghouls, and monsters that threaten to overrun their world.

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THE IRRESISTIBLE URGE TO FALL FOR YOUR ENEMY: BOOK ONE OF THE DEARLY BELOATHED DUOLOGY by Brigitte Knightley

Loyalties are tested in this slow burn, enemies-to-lovers romantasy following an assassin and a healer forced to work together to cure a fatal disease, all while resisting the urge to kill each other—or, worse, fall in love. When Osric Mordaunt, member of the Fyren Order of assassins, falls ill, he realizes he needs the expertise of a very specific healer. As fate would have it, that healer belongs to an enemy faction, the Haelan Order.Aurienne Fairhrim and her fellow Haelan are inundated by sick children suffering from an outbreak of a long-forgotten Pox. Unable to get the funding needed to launch an immunization program, the Haelan Order is desperate for money – so desperate that when Osric breaks into their headquarters to bribe Aurienne to heal him, she is forced to accept. As Osric and Aurienne work together to solve not only his illness but the mysterious reoccurrence of the Pox, they find themselves ardently denying their attraction which only fuels the tension between them.

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LORE OF THE TIDES (LORE OF THE WILD DUOLOGY BOOK TWO) by Analeigh Sbrana

Lore Alemeyu wakes up to discover she’s on a ship in the middle of the ocean. Held prisoner and with no way to escape, she’s faced with a dire set of circumstances…A crew that’s distrustful of Lore’s magic capabilities…Her betrayal by a Fae she thought she could trust…A dangerous quest for the sun book, which, if placed in the wrong hands, will make the Alytherian Fae even more powerful. Lore must navigate threats on the ship and beyond, into the ocean’s magical and mysterious depths, in order to find the sun book herself and help free the humans. All the while, Lore can’t help but feel the intense pull of one Fae male who has been helping her all along. But is she willing to risk her human heart for creatures that have burned her in the past, and jeopardize her people’s future?

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PERILOUS CUTIES (BUCKET LIST BUDDIES BOOK ONE) by JP Sayle and Lisa Oliver

VS Note: MM PNR.

Hector just wants a quiet life where he gets to decide whom he’ll mate with. Unfortunately, his mother has other ideas, ones that don’t involve Hector being gay. Then Fate steps in. Except it’s more a case of Hector’s fated mate stepping on his toes. Once Hector claims Morty, he must do what he’s never done in his life—stand up to his mother. Morty—the clumsiest meerkat who ever lived—runs a small café with his two friends. When he’s encouraged to go to an old-fashioned dance—except forced is a much better description—Morty literally steps on his mate. And when Morty’s enthusiasm reaches an all-time high, things go a little awry. Okay, maybe a little is an understatement. Can the two mates survive Morty’s clumsiness and Hector’s mother? We’re about to find out.

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NEVER THE ROSES by Jennifer K Lambert

The Dread Sorceress Oneira has retired. She’s exhausted from fighting the endless wars of kings and queens, and has long accepted that her death is near. Alone at last but for a few uninvited companions—a near-mythical wolf, a goddess’s avatar, and a feline that embodies magic itself—Oneira realizes that she’s bored. On a whim, or perhaps at the behest of fate, she makes an unlikely trip to the most extensive library in existence: the home of her most powerful rival, the sorcerer Stearanos. By recklessly stealing a book from him, Oneira inadvertently initiates a forbidden correspondence. Taunting notes and clever retorts reveal a connection neither has found—nor could ever find—in any other. But Oneira soon learns that Stearanos, bound to a vile king, is tasked with waging war on the queen she once served. A relationship with him is far too dangerous to pursue despite their mutual desire—and yet, Oneira can’t seem to stay away. A bond with Stearanos could alight the long-extinct flame of life within her… or it could destroy her entirely.

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THE SECRET MARKET OF THE DEAD by Giovanni de Feo

Just beyond the waking edges of Lucerìa, an 18th-century town in the kingdom of Naples, lies the Night: an enigmatic fiefdom governed by seven immortals and fueled by Moira, the power to reshape one’s destiny. On this porous border separating Day from Night, Oriana spends her time fantasizing about becoming a smith in her father’s forge and eavesdropping on whispered tales of beasts and men who roam the nocturnal realm. But in the Night, these stories come alive, as Oriana saw for herself after she inadvertently trespassed into the Secret Market of the Dead, where vendors hawk Moira to those desperate enough to accept its immeasurably steep price. Years later, when her father chooses her twin brother to succeed him, Oriana challenges her sibling to a series of trials to determine the forge’s true heir. But as the twins’ fierce competition escalates, with the town and her own family set firmly against her, Oriana realizes that to break free from the stifling confines of Day, she must once again embrace the Night—and, as always, everything comes with a cost.

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THE SOULGAZER (THE MAGPIE AND THE WOLF DUOLOGY BOOK ONE) by Maggie Rapier

With their freedom on the line, a young woman and a rakish pirate take their fate into their own hands as they attempt to find a lost mythical isle with the power to save their entire world. Every legend has a beginning. Saoirse yearns to be powerless. Cursed from childhood with a volatile magic, she’s managed to imprison it within, living under constant terror that one day it will break free. And it does, changing everything. Horrified at her loss of control, Saoirse’s parents offer her hand to the cold and ruthless Stone King. Knowing she’ll never survive such a cruel man, Saoirse realizes there is only one path forward…she must break her curse. On the eve of her wedding, Saoirse seeks out the legendary Wolf of the Wild—Faolan, a feral, silver-tongued pirate. He swears to help rid her of the deadly magic if she’ll use it to locate a lost mythical isle. Crafted by the slaughtered gods, it’s the only land that could absorb her power.But Saoirse knows better than to trust a pirate’s word. With the wrath of her disgraced father and scorned betrothed chasing them, Saoirse adds one last condition to protect herself: if Faolan wants her on his ship, he’ll have to marry her first.

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CONFUSED AF (AT FIRST BOOK TWO) by Arden Steele

VS Note: MM PNR.

THE UNDERTAKING OF HART AND MERCY by Megan Bannen

Hart is a marshal, tasked with patrolling the strange and magical wilds of Tanria. It’s an unforgiving job, and Hart’s got nothing but time to ponder his loneliness.  Mercy never has a moment to herself. She’s been single-handedly keeping Birdsall & Son Undertakers afloat in defiance of sullen jerks like Hart, who seems to have a gift for showing up right when her patience is thinnest. After yet another exasperating run-in with Mercy, Hart finds himself penning a letter addressed simply to “A Friend”. Much to his surprise, an anonymous letter comes back in return, and a tentative friendship is born.  If only Hart knew he’s been baring his soul to the person who infuriates him most—Mercy. As the dangers from Tanria grow closer, so do the unlikely correspondents. But can their blossoming romance survive the fated discovery that their pen pals are their worst nightmares—each other?

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DRAGON FORGED: A DRAGON KINGS NOVEL by Donna Grant

He is fire and fury. I am forbidden to want him. But some fates refuse to be denied. I have seen the war that will tear our realm apart. As a seer, it is my duty to stop it, and the path to peace is clear—until him. The Dragon King is dominance and destruction, a force of nature my gift didn’t foretell… and one I cannot escape. He is dangerous—untamed, possessive. And the one man I cannot afford to want. Yet every glance, every searing touch, threatens to unravel the future I’m fighting to protect. Loving him could mean my ruin. Wanting him could mean the end of everything. But when betrayals rise and destiny shifts, one truth becomes clear: I saw the war. I never saw him. And now, I don’t know if I can stop what’s coming… or if I even want to.

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OBSIDIAN (SHADOWBOUND FEY BOOK ONE) by K F Breene

You are mine now. Mine to play with. Mine to break. He is secrets, danger and passion. He is forbidden sin. And now he holds the key to destroy all I hold dear. The Dark Fae never told me his name. Not when he tried to seduce me, and not before he purposely botched one of my jobs and stole what was mine — a dangerous relic with unlimited power. It has the ability to break kingdoms… and tear down the wall that separates the human world from the dangerous, wyld magic of the fae. He knows that I will do anything to protect my family. Even follow him beyond the wall, into his lands. Mortals aren’t allowed in the Obsidian Kingdom. Those who’re caught are killed…or turned into captives. Playthings of the Dark King and his royal family. That’s what the Dark Fae wants: to turn me into his toy. To play with. To break. But I’m not the kind of toy he’s used to. I will play the games of lust and passion so that I can learn the rules. So that I can break them. And then I will take back what is mine and claim my revenge. Not all mortal women are delicate flowers–some have thorns.   AmazonKU     AB

TALYN: BLOOMING (TALYN’S SAGA BOOK FIVE) by Benjamin Medrano

VS Note: FF Fantasy.

Danger lurks in the shadows. While the war is over, things aren’t so simple for Talyn. Simply returning home is misery, and soon afterward the Guardians give her a bodyguard so they can step back. A bodyguard who immediately complicates her life. Unfortunately, the consequences of Talyn’s actions are finally unfolding. Now conflict is brewing within Castra’s guilds. For once, Talyn isn’t a target, but that doesn’t mean the brewing conflict will avoid those she cares about.   AmazonKU

SHIVER ME SATYR: A TIME FOR MONSTERS ROMANCE by Marilyn Barr

Bettina – With Quartermaster Chub and his wife’s counsel, I’ve settled into my role as a pirate queen like a guppy to the sea. I don’t miss my Kraken tentacles now that I have a purpose. This crew of rag-tag misfits depends on me to keep them afloat, fed, and not swinging from a Sheriff’s picture frame. Our first trip up the eastern coast of the continental colonies is honest work, but that doesn’t mean a prize won’t turn our heads toward the sweet trade. Once I offload the debauched satyr we’re removing from Boston’s high society, our crew will seek our fortunes. Hybris – When my parents named me, they shouldn’t have picked the word for overconfidence, willful arrogance, or insubordination. All I did was live up to their expectations. It’s not like I steal, fistfight, or drown myself in alcohol. I’m a lover, not a fighter…which is exactly why I’ve been exiled from Boston. If those women prized their virginity more, they wouldn’t have begged me to relieve them of it. Oh, their pretty pleas ring in my ears as my parents lecture on my responsibilities in civilized society! My ruined reputation isn’t my fault, but who listens to an other? As I board the ship, I can’t prove my parents hired pirates to make me disappear, but it’s my gut feeling. Hybris triggers everything in Bettina’s painful past, but she can’t behead him as promised in her contract with his parents. The ship seems to shrink as he befriends the crew and worms his way closer to her. What will she do with the salacious satyr? Certainly not fall for his charming ways.     AmazonKU

TERROR AT THE GATES (BLOOD OF LILITH BOOK ONE) by Scarlett St Claire

She is the beginning and the end. She is peace and chaos. She is terror knocking at the gates. Estranged from her powerful family, Lilith Leviathan finds refuge in Nineveh, a district in the city of Eden devoted to sin. There, she uses her magic to steal for a living, attracting the attention of the five governing families as well as the church, which expects women to remain pious and silent. When Lilith comes into possession of a beautiful blade, she thinks all her worries are over…until her usual buyer dies while inspecting it. Frantic, Lilith turns to the only man who can help her: Zahariev, head of the Zareth family and ruler of Nineveh. His currency is information, and his power is extortion, though he’s always had a soft spot for Lilith. But when the dagger appears, he isn’t sure he can protect her from what’s to come. Together, they embark on a mission to discover the true power running their world. As their lives intertwine, Lilith realizes Zahariev is more than just a friend, but their devotion to each other is a threat—to the truth, to the church, and to those who want to tear it all down.

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DEADLY PAST (A WITCH IN THE WOODS BOOK 31) by Jenna St James

A Forty-Something Witch with a New Career – A Gargoyle Sheriff Raising a Daughter – And an Enchanted Island Full of Secrets –It’s wedding time on Enchanted Island! GiGi and Byron are finally ready to walk down the aisle in Black Forest. But instead of a celebration…we have a mystery to solve. The newest member of the gang, Wendy Frans, has finally arrived on the island, and she couldn’t be happier to be there. Until she’s hurt trying to save one of the gang! Yes, that’s right! One of the gang has gone missing, and it’s clear Byron’s past has come back to haunt him. Can Shayla, Alex, and Needles track down the killer before another of their tribe is taken?     AmazonKU

MIDNIGHT RULES: A FORBIDDEN FATED MATES MM PNR ROMANCE (FORBIDDEN ENTANGLEMENTS BOOK TWO) by April Kelley

Iven is a busy sheriff. After solving one case, he’s right back to it when a series of break-ins leads to a murder. The evidence leads to a wolf shifter named Marric Ransome. The only problem: Marric Ransome is Iven’s fated mate. Marric is heir to the pack throne. He doesn’t want to be alpha, but his father won’t listen to reason. Leading the pack is the last of his worries when a deadly illness plagues his family. The break-ins lead them on a crash course with a much more dangerous situation. Finding the killer could bring a war between packs.     AmazonKU

BRICK (NORTHERN OHIO SHIFTERS BOOK FOUR) by R E Butler

Wolf shifter Jade never imagined her alpha would betray her. When he arranges for her to mate a dangerous wolf from another pack, she has no choice but to run. A friend helps her find refuge in Northern Ohio, where the wolf pack welcomes her with open arms. But it’s Brick, the pack’s loyal and charismatic second-in-command, who truly makes her feel safe—and stirs emotions she’s never felt before. Brick has always trusted his instincts, and the moment he meets Jade, he knows she’s meant to be his. Smart, compassionate, and stronger than she realizes, she’s everything he’s been waiting for. But with enemies closing in, Brick will do whatever it takes to keep her safe, even as the bond between them deepens into something unbreakable. When a fanatical anti-shifter leader targets Brick and Jade as part of his master plan and the wolf she fled comes to claim her, the Northern Ohio wolves must come together to keep their pack safe. As danger looms and tensions rise, Jade and Brick’s love becomes their greatest strength—but will it be enough to overcome the forces determined to tear them apart?

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CARY AT THE CROSSROADS: A CARY REDMOND NOVELLA (CARY REDMOND SHORT STORIES BOOK 20) by Kat Simons

Midnight at the crossroads spells Trouble for Cary…Getting called out to an isolated crossroads in the middle of nowhere for murky and mysterious reasons describes Cary Redmond’s job as magical Protector perfectly. Literally the job description: show up in strange places and protect people. And as a walking, talking Kevlar vest with a magical shield, protecting good guys is straight forward work. Most of the time. But when there’s no one to protect, Cary risks getting sucked into the very dangers she’s there to prevent. When not channeling her Protector magic, Cary faces the same vulnerabilities as any human. And those threats multiply when dealing with the Fae. Despite the company of her faery mentor, without someone to protect, meeting the Fae at a crossroads at midnight means Trouble for Cary. With no clear good guy to step in front of, and the dangers of the cold Faery mist creeping in, Cary can’t help but wonder why she’s been called to the crossroads. And what the Fae have in store for the world.

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CONSORT’S DRAGON (SWORDS AND TIARAS BOOK THREE) by Eve Langlais

As mysteries unravel, danger intensifies, and dragons soar in the sky. When Avera is captured by the Emperor of Merisu, her quest to reclaim her throne and prevent an evil entity from escaping its magical prison fails. Or so she thinks. Emperor Titus claims he wants to be Avera’s ally, but can she trust him? The rumors of his depravity and tyranny appear to be false. The man she meets is courteous, handsome, and seemingly beloved by his people. Would marrying him be so bad? Along with his offer to make her his consort, he’s been teasing her with dragon lore. He believes hatching the eggs she retrieved is their best option. Avera isn’t convinced, though. She’s seen the catastrophic damage caused by a single dragon in Verlora. Freeing four more dragons could lead to wide-scale catastrophe. At the same time, the mighty beasts might be the only hope they have to preserve their way of life—if they can convince them to help. Time is running out, and as secrets become exposed, hard decisions must be made. Will Avera make the ultimate sacrifice to save the world?

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HIS SUMMER PRINCE by Aramis Jordan

VS Note: MM Fantasy.

Fae prince Elior and shepherd Wren have been best friends their whole lives. As they become men, their feelings for each other deepen. But with both of them destined to marry someone else, there is no future for them. That’s their fate. But Elior and Wren don’t accept the path chosen for them. In secret, they devise a plan that will allow them to be together, even though outside forces are conspiring to keep them apart. For love, Elior and Wren will risk everything.     AmazonKU

ORCS DO IT BETTER (ORCS LOVE CURVY GIRLS BOOK ONE) by Michele Mills

I remain an eternal optimist who dreams of meeting the right guy and getting married forever. Despite last year’s nasty divorce proceedings, which I consider but a road bump to my eventual happiness. Garlen Irontree is the reclusive orc who recently moved in next door. On the first day of winter, my deadbeat, criminal, ex shows up on my front yard and before I can call the cops a horned, shirtless orc arrives on the scene and punches him to the ground. Three things happen at once: Garlen and I meet in person for the first time. Which at first, is lovely. Then he stands much too close, inhales my scent and morphs into a snarling, raging, green-muscled beast who repeatedly thunders “my bride.” Uh oh. Then Garlen’s orc companions appear out of nowhere, tackle and bind him in heavy chains and drag him through the snow to the mansion next door. Orcs historically kidnap their brides in the dark of winter, therefore they will keep Garlen caged until spring? Third…I realize that snarling orc is the sexiest male I’ve ever met. And at the end of winter break I’m expected to co-teach with him at Black Oak Academy. Because he’s the new hire and I’m his boss. Oh hell. How is this going to work out?     AmazonKU

THE ALPHA’S TEMPTATION (LUNATERRA CHRONICLES) by Emilia Rose

Livia has always lived under her father’s iron rule, but rebellion burns in her veins. When she crosses paths with Caelan—her father’s best friend and the strongest alpha in their land—an intoxicating spark ignites. Their age gap and forbidden bond threaten to topple the fragile peace of the realm. Torn between loyalty and desire, can they resist their fated pull—or will surrendering to passion destroy them both?     AmazonKU

CAPTURED BY THE FAE GENERAL (FAE OVERLORDS BOOK THREE) by Sue Mercury and Sue Lyndon

The fae general takes a war prize…On the run from an abusive husband, I just want a fresh start in a faraway town where no one knows my name. I never expected the first settlement I reached to be conquered by a fae army only hours after my arrival. I also never expected to be captured by General Tristan Dalgaard, the huge, black-winged fae male who leads the army. War prize. That’s what he considers me. The spoils of battle. He says he’ll never let me go.
Though General Dalgaard’s massive size terrifies me, he has a surprisingly gentle touch as he tends my wounds. Not only does he promise he’ll never hurt me, but he shields me with his body during an enemy attack. He also comforts me whenever I awake from a nightmare. As the weeks pass, he seems determined to win my trust, and I slowly, very gradually, find myself falling for the handsome fae general. But am I destined to remain his prisoner, or is there another path for us?    AmazonKU

BURN (SPLINTERED BLOODLINES BOOK ONE) by Mychael Black

VS Note: MM PNR.

Humans and vamps were never meant to be mates, but an accidental meeting changes everything. Cam Sharpe is just trying to make ends meet. Living in the city can easily break the bank, but that’s where the jobs are. It’s also where crime runs rampant. One night, he finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time, putting him in the crosshairs of the city’s ruling vampire coven. Nikolai Hart loves his job — maybe a little too much. When hunting a rogue proves to be a pain in the ass, he’s the one House Saridan brings in to find the unfortunate soul. The latest job, however, has hit a snag: a mortal has witnessed everything.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

A MIDLIFE CHARMER (DELIVERED FROM FROST MOUNTAIN) by Lisa Daniels

It was bad enough that he stood me up. But he could’ve at least told me why, instead of ignoring me for weeks. After he disappeared, I thought I could move on…But this lion shifter is back this summer, looking bigger and sexier than ever. I don’t know where he’s been, and I don’t care. This small town is big enough for the both of us…as long as he stays away from me. Problem is, this tempting bad boy wants a second chance, and he’s not taking no for an answer. I’ve never been able to resist his charm, and the last time I was seduced by him, I got my heart broken. I’d be a fool to take him back after what he did. But that’s never going to happen. Because I’ve learned my lesson. Or have I?   AmazonKU

A VOW OF EMBERS ( THE EYE OF THE GODDESS BOOK TWO) by Sariah Wilson

Lia is always prepared for battle, but being blackmailed into marriage by Prince Alexandros is a challenge too far. She has no choice. He’s holding her sister hostage to force her hand. But with this union built on betrayal and rage comes a contract. By the goddess’s law, the marriage must not be consummated. A relief to Lia. She’d rather commit regicide than fall into bed with a man she loathes. There is one other saving grace. Marriage gives Lia access to the palace and a chance to uncover the truth about the treasured eye of the goddess—and the magic it holds. But something inexplicable and impossible to ignore soon binds Lia and the prince. By night they walk in each other’s dreams, and by day they share each other’s pain. As longing and trust grow between Lia and Alexandros and inhibited desires are set free, outside forces rise against them, posing an ever-present danger. Not only to the throne but to their very lives.     Amazon     AB

SLEIGH RIDES WITH ST NICK (JINX PARANORMAL DATING AGENCY BOOK 11) by Laura Greenwood

The last person Ivy expected to fall for was Santa. Ivy is charmed when she meets Nick at a party and is willing to trust her heart and give him a chance. At least until she discovers her newest contract is working for his company, and there are strict rules about fraternising with clients. Nick has two goals during the festive season, to make sure the children get their toys, and to share the Christmas cheer with those around him. He never expected to have his heart captured by the beautiful elf now working for him. As the sparks begin to fly, the two of them realise that some things don’t listen to the rules and that Christmas magic will always find a way. Sleigh Bells With St. Nick is a mythology-inspired paranormal m/f rom-com and part of the Jinx Paranormal Dating Agency series. It features a light-hearted workplace romance with a Christmas theme.

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THE INCUBUS’S ANGEL (CREATURES AND COTTAGES BOOK TWO) by Elle Sterling

Living on the edge of the community, Ren’s life in Starry Hill is quiet, predictable, and perhaps a little lonely. Until Maisie prances into the center of his tangerine grove and changes everything. With her bright smile and easy-going nature, a friendship quickly blossoms, and sweet favors turn into spicy adventures. As the lines start to blur, can Ren and Maisie be brave enough to admit their feelings not only to themselves but to each other? Can Ren convince Maisie to stay in Starry Hill—with him?   AmazonKU

THE ALPHA’S NEW MATE (PINE RIDGE PACK BOOK ONE) by Shonna Preston

When guards alert Ethan, the alpha of Pine Ridge Pack, that a female from Hemlock Lake Pack has come looking for help and is claiming to be the sister of one of their pack members, he worries about the state of relations between the packs—something a tenuous treaty barely keeps peaceful. Upon meeting with Kate, he learns of her harrowing time with the lake pack, during which she was treated as a servant and locked in a cell at night. She tells of how just before making her escape, she became aware of the lake pack alpha’s plans for her, and he knows he can’t send her back to that fate. Ethan and Kate devise a plan to buy her freedom, and after an exchange of money, the lake pack agrees to forget she exists. Reunited with her brother, Kate finds what she’s been looking for as she becomes a member of the ridge pack. While she tries to get her life back on track, she fights an attraction to Ethan, and before long, things turn physical between them. Knowing that the alpha’s bed—one that sees many a pack female—isn’t the place to find the kind of life she wants for herself, she pushes him away. Soon after, Kate finds herself in heat and discovers she’s bonded to the pack’s alpha. Ethan comes to her aid as she suffers in stubborn defiance of her new biology. He takes care of her, planning to discuss what their future holds once her head is clear in a few days. Can Kate get over her feelings of inadequacy about being mate-bonded to the alpha? Will she be able to accept him when she discovers what happened to his first mate?    AmazonKU

THE CROOKED TOME (CURSE BREAKER WITCHES BOOK ONE) by Claire Robyns

Maddie Crow’s life has officially gone sideways. First, her fiancé dumps her. Then there’s the call from her grandmother. And now? She’s inherited a bookshop in Stratford-upon-Avon that’s not just crooked—it has opinions. Maddie comes from a long line of powerful curse breakers. She’s also spent most of her adult life pretending that’s someone else’s problem. Now she’s the latest Crow curator of The Crooked Tome, where nothing stands straight, the books reorganize themselves when you’re not looking, and the building has stronger opinions than her grandmother. Which is saying something, because Grandmother Evangeline just conscripted her into the family business. Things get even more complicated when she discovers her great aunt left behind one final case: a cursed actress whose talent is literally disappearing. Maddie has to figure out how to break the curse while navigating paranormal politics and a distractingly handsome detective who knows magic exists but is utterly convinced it’s all smoke and mirrors. Magic has a way of finding you, even when you’re running in the opposite direction.     AmazonKU

BRIDE OF THE KRAKEN: AN MFFM DARK MONSTER ROMANCE (FOR LOVE OF THE TITANS BOOK TWO) by Cassandra Medcalf

I knew it was a risk coming to the lake cabin this summer. But I never imagined that I would lose everyone I hold dear.Years ago, I made a deal with the goddess of the lake. My first born, for the woman I love. At the time, I never thought I would have kids. That I could have kids. But now we’ve been captured by the goddess. Me. The man I love. The woman I love. And our unborn child. The longer we’re trapped, the more unstable the goddess becomes. And it’s beginning to look like even the ultimate sacrifice won’t set us free. He says he can save us. She’s willing to give up everything for us. I’m just trying to keep my baby alive. But we all have secrets—and our time is running out. They say that true love conquers all. But when that love is built on secrets, how can you call it true?   AmazonKU

LORD OF MY RUIN by Nina Siren

I summoned an angel. What I got was a demon king with blood on his hands and ruin in his eyes. 
I only wanted answers. Bbout the parents who abandoned me, the necklace I’ve worn since birth, and the strange power that stirs in my chest when I whisper the words no one taught me. Instead, I opened a door I can’t close. Now I’m trapped in his world. Vazchek, Lord of the Winged Throne. He’s cruel. Controlled. Addicted to power. And for reasons neither of us understand…He can’t seem to let me go. He calls me dangerous. Calls me tempting. Says I’m a distraction he should destroy. But when his enemies target me? When the throne he’s ruled for ten thousand years begins to crack? He turns into something else. Protective. Possessive. Mine.     AmazonKU

SUSIE’S ORC (MONSTER RELATIONS BUREAU) by Leigh Miller

I’ve got a crush on the orc from accounting. Jonah Greenwood. He’s big, nerdy, and exactly my damn type. Well, he would be, if I’d only been able to work up the courage to ask him out at any point in the two years since I first met him. It seems like a lost cause, but when he catches me checking him out in a Friday afternoon meeting, finds me after work in the parking lot, and accepts my absolutely reckless proposition for a no-strings hookup, all bets are off.   AmazonKU

MIRROR OF LIES (LUCIFER’S MIRROR BOOK TWO) by Nina Croft

I got my memories back. Turns out… I kind of wish I hadn’t. And I found Lucifer’s Mirror—yeah, also regretting that one. Now I’m back on Earth, pretending everything’s fine. Spoiler alert—it’s not. Khaosti, my maybe-boyfriend and my betrayer, is trapped in another realm, held prisoner by his father—king, self-proclaimed god, and the guy who’d really love to see me dead. I have to go back and rescue Khaos. But returning means facing the truth about who I am… and the destiny waiting for me. Because there’s a war coming. And I’m the only one who can stop it. But the more I uncover about my past—and the terrifying power waking inside me—the more I start to wonder: What if I’m not the hero of this story? What if I’m the monster?   AmazonKU

FLASHOVER (FIREBOUND BOOK TWO) by Delta James

I thought the worst had already happened. One flashover killed my entire crew. I survived, and the world called it a tragedy. I called it hell. Demoted. Disgraced. Haunted by flames I can’t explain. Now I train rookies in the Arizona heat, trying to outrun the fire still burning under my skin. Then a new safety officer arrives. Kade Veyron, quiet, controlled, lethal in a way that sets every nerve on edge. He says he’s here to help. I’m pretty sure he’s here to watch me fall. But the way he looks at me? It’s not suspicion. It’s possession. And when the fires start acting wrong again, faster, hotter, targeted, I know this isn’t over. Someone’s using wildfire to hide something darker. And I’m the one they’ve marked to take the blame. What they don’t know is the storm they’ve just unleashed. Because Kade isn’t who he seems. And neither am I.     AmazonKU

CITY OF SMOKE AND BRIMSTONE (HOUSE OF DEVILS BOOK FOUR) by Kayla Edwards

For the past six months, Loren Calla’s life has consisted of one simple objective: stay alive. With the help of her new friends and the love of a ruthless Darkslayer, she has defied the odds. But with the Veil rapidly falling, and swarms of bloodthirsty creatures invading Yveswich, survival has once again stepped beyond her reach. Pushed into a war between worlds, she must ask herself a question: what—or who—is she willing to sacrifice for victory? For love? Darien Cassel fears that his luck is running out. Trapped deep underground, his Sight rendered ineffective by the darkness of another realm, it seems things can’t get any worse. But when a new threat emerges, he is forced to push himself to the breaking point—and this time, if he falls, he may not get back up. Roman Devlin’s heart has been stolen by a beautiful thief. His father has demanded that he stay away from Shayla Cousens, but when their paths reconnect by force of circumstance, Roman finds himself falling for Shay all over again. With enemies closing in from all sides, Roman is faced with decisions that have the potential to either shape his future into what he always dreamed it could be…or destroy it.     AmazonKU

ROSE IN CHAINS (THE EVERMORE TRILOGY BOOK ONE) by

The war is over, the dark forces have won, and the hero who was supposed to save them is dead.  Captured as her castle is overrun by the enemy, the world as Briony Rosewood knows it is changed forever. Evil has won, and her people face imminent servitude, imprisonment, or death.  ​Stripped of her Magic and her freedom, Briony and the other survivors are quickly sold off to the highest bidders in an auction—and as Evermore’s princess, she fetches the highest price. After a fierce bidding war, she’s sold to none other than Toven Hearst, scion of a family known for their cruelty.   Yet despite the horrors of her new world and the role she must learn to play within it, all is not lost. Help—and hope—may yet arise in the most unlikely of places.

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KNOT USELESS (LUNAR VEIL CHRONICLES BOOK ONE) by Lyric Storme

She was never meant to bloom… but nature had other plans. An orphan raised in a Beta-run home, Serena spent her life in the shadows, treated like property and constantly instilled with fear. For years, she believed she was one of them: ordinary, disregarded, unremarkable…useless. Until the Change came late… and everything unraveled. The Council was completely unprepared for someone like her. An Omega, newly awakened, alone, unprotected, and possessing a secret others would kill for. Desperate to survive, Serena goes on the run—but fate has a different path in mind. Drawn to a group of powerful, fractured men who call themselves Veil Bound, she finds herself ensnared in a bond that feels impossibly right… and terrifyingly dangerous. But Serena is more than just an Omega. As her connection to the pack deepens, so does a strange power awakening inside her. They wanted her hidden. They’ll regret letting her rise. In a world built on hierarchy, hunger, and control, Serena is about to discover the strength of found family, the fire of true instinct, and the destiny of a Lumina who refuses to be broken.     Amazon      Kobo

DISCORD (FRIENDS LIKE THESE BOOK ONE) by Jade Thorn

Maegan’s life might have been simple, but that didn’t mean it was good. Outcast from supe society, ostracised within her own cabal, her days were spent hidden in her lab where she created wonders with her tech magic. It was the only true happiness in her life. Yet things were about to get worse, much worse, and unless she could pull her faction together by the loose ties that held them, everything was going to fall apart. Everything. After all, with Friends Like These, who needs enemies?   AmazonKU

SHADOWS RISING (ARCANUM ACADEMY BOOK TWO) by Zora Stone

The Heart of Eternity has chosen, and Kaia Draven’s life just got even more complicated. Now she’s not just managing her growing shadow army (featuring one militant commander, one obsessive note-taker, and a cat with serious authority issues)—she’s also bound to five dangerously powerful men, each claiming a different part of her heart and magic. But when a mission into Absentia reveals dark truths about ancient bonds and the price of her bloodline, Kaia must face an impossible choice. Something is still missing from the pattern of power connecting them all—and the ache in her chest suggests she knows exactly what it is.As corruption spreads and ancient forces stir, Kaia will have to decide who she can trust—because saving the realms may mean confronting the one bond she’s tried hardest to deny. Welcome back to Arcanum Academy—where the magic is deadly, the politics are deadlier, and falling for five dangerously devoted mages might be the deadliest thing of all.     AmazonKU

GODSLAYER (GAME OF GODS BOOK TWO) by JA Huss

Tyse never asked to play the Game of Gods, but Delta demands loyalty. With Clara at his side, Tyse is thrust into a brutal world of augments—humans forged to serve and destroy. Each step forward pushes them closer to becoming something more—a force Clara can feel but doesn’t fully understand. A future that terrifies her as much as it draws her in. Day by day, the man Clara pledged her loyalty to becomes more and more a stranger. But in the Game of Gods, survival demands sacrifice. Clara has already done that once—she’s certain she can do it again. Jasina and Finn left Tau City in ruins, vowing to end the Extractions by destroying every god’s tower. But the train line hides dark truths. Forgotten people cling to survival. Towers rise from the ruins of erased cities. And deep in the shadows, a godlike AI watches, weaving its own agenda. Jasina has always been the strong one, the leader. But the train line holds secrets that cut deeper than she’s prepared for. Truths about spark. About the gods. About herself. And Finn—the man burdened by his failures—is rising to find his strength. But can Jasina ever fully trust him? Godslayer is an epic, spicy, and angst-filled Romantasy that begs the question … how well do you really know your God? And how much are you willing to sacrifice to save him?     AmazonKU     AB

GARDEN FOLLY MAGIC (CAMBION CLUB BOOK ONE) by Anne Rollins

Can her witchcraft charm even a notorious rake? Although Maria Kellway prefers living in the country, where she can grow herbs for her witchcraft, her grandparents bring her to London in search of eligible suitors. Instead, she stumbles into scandal. Wanting to stay out of the gossip pages, Maria accepts an invitation to a house party hosted by one of her grandmother’s friends. Much to her dismay, though, she discovers that the guestroom next to hers houses the man who instigated the scandal: young Lord Markham. Markham may be a rake, but kissing a debutante at a rout party was an honest mistake. He’s perfectly willing to make amends for damaging Maria’s reputation, so long as he can do so without marrying her himself. Believing that the best solution is for Maria to marry someone else, Markham attempts to find a husband for her at his grandparents’ house party. Maria may say she doesn’t want to marry, but surely love will bloom in the right setting! But when a thunderstorm drives Maria and Markham to seek shelter together, everything changes in a heated instant. Now Markham can’t help but want Maria, and Maria isn’t as indifferent to him as she believed. Can they find a happily ever after together despite Markham’s rakish past? Or will the coming storm, despite Markham’s penchant for weather magic, be too great to bear?   AmazonKU

GRACE OF A WOLF: BOOK ONE by Lenaleia

Grace Harper has always been an outsider—raised in a wolf pack that never truly accepted her, adopted by an alpha with too many secrets. When her ex-boyfriend leaves her for his mate and the truth of her adoption comes to light, Grace knows she has to leave… or die trying. But her path to freedom slams into the Lycan King. Cold, powerful, and burdened by the ghosts of a past he refuses to share, Caine doesn’t want Grace in his world. He doesn’t believe she belongs in any world but her own. And yet, with fate tethering their souls, his control begins to crack. Grace never asked for his protection. She never asked to want him, either. But something ancient is waking, and the deeper she dives into the truth of her past, the more she realizes: maybe she was never meant to be free. Maybe she was meant to change everything. Starting with him.     Amazon

DARK VOWS (ETERNAL LEGACY (SILVERGATE ACADEMY) BOOK THREE) by Eve Newton

The truth about SilverGate burns like enchanted silver against vampire skin. My blood holds the key to something so valuable that ancient powers would sacrifice anything to possess it. Even me. But my power was never meant to be a weapon. It was meant to be a sanctuary. As rival forces converge on what I’ve become, I realise the true nature of defence isn’t about walls or shields or protection spells. It’s about deciding who deserves to survive. And who doesn’t.     AmazonKU

THE ALPHA’S CONTRACT MATE (ETERNAL PACT SERIES BOOK ONE) by Flora R Leigh

VS Note: From JUNE 20.

My mate abandoned me for a fake savior—and five years later, he wants me back in his bed, bound by a contract. Flirty notes, stolen kisses. All he wanted was to win a stupid dare. I was the prize. Worse? I was just a stand-in for the girl he thought saved his life. Until a twisted kidnapping ended with my plunge into the sea…with no idea I was carrying his child. But fate’s not done with me yet. Now? My father’s life hangs on one impossible payment. And the Alpha I swore to forget is offering a deal to win me back. His offer? One year under his roof, playing his lover. He remembers. The way I moaned his name—broken and breathless. But when he tries to claim me again—this isn’t just some game of playing house. He’ll learn my little secret bites back.     AmazonKU

THE FORBIDDEN DRAGON’S SECRET HEIR (THE SHADOWFANG DRAGONS BOOK TWO) by Brittany White

One night of passion with a fire dragon shifter ignited my soul. I disappeared in the darkness of night, fearing unknown dangers. Yet, I couldn’t escape the memories of Kael Blackfire, his touch, or the way he made me feel—especially since I gave birth to his child—Ryker. Ryker was hunted because he possessed extraordinary powers that could turn the tides of a war. I spent the last five years protecting him from those who would use him. As a healer, I knew the cost of power and the fine line between life and death. I fought alone, until Kael exploded back into my life. As we traveled across two realms hunted by assassins, Kael reignited the flame that had never completely burned out. The question was whether he could ever forgive me for leaving that night, and worse, not telling him about his son. More importantly, would we survive ancient forces that threatened to tear us apart? A dragon shifter – one night of passionate love–he stole my heart and gave me a baby. A powerful dragon shifter child – My baby, whom I was determined to protect at all costs. An evil shifter king – hell bent on taking my child and using him to win a war. Kael was the dragon shifter I gave my heart to after a night of passion. He must find the truth about himself if he is to protect our child. Would he discover the answers in his heart and soul in time to save me and our son?     AmazonKU

FALLING FOR THE SHADOW DRAGON (SHIDTER SUSPENSE BOOK FIVE) by Zoe Chant

Francine Delacourt had it all. Wealth, fame, and an inner lioness who made life easy, because who’s going to say no to the gorgeous blonde who looks like she could literally rip your throat out? Then she trusted the wrong person, and lost it all. These days, Francine isn’t the envied heiress to the Delacourt lion shifter pride; she’s the psycho who almost killed her oldest friend and his mate. But she’s found a way to clear her name. And it only requires a tiny bit of lying, kidnapping, and fleeing across international borders. With a dragon shifter. Who happens to be her mate. And the last guardian of a secret that could change the world forever.     AmazonKU

UNCLAIMED (DEVILISH BOOK ONE) by Charity Parkerson

After getting brutally dumped by his longtime boyfriend, Frost found himself nearly three thousand miles away from everything he had ever known. He isn’t afraid to start over, but he might be a tad terrified of the wildlife that suddenly plagues him. When he bought his cabin in the middle of nowhere, the realtor warned him he might see a few dangerous creatures. She didn’t warn him about Gemini. From their first meeting, Gemini knows Frost is his fated mate. There’s just something about his scent. Unfortunately, Frost is human, and Goddess Celeste also obviously has a sense of humor, sending a snow leopard a mate named Frost. Gemini has no idea what he’s doing, but he’ll do it anyhow. Living without his mate isn’t an option he’s willing to choose.     AmazonKU

REJECTED ALPHA’S CROWNED QUEEN (BILLIONAIRE ALPHA SAGA BOOK ONE) by Krista Lark

VS Note: From JUNE 23.

Monsters don’t always come with fangs. Sometimes, they call themselves family. I trusted the wrong people—my parents, my pack, even my fated mate. They looked at me and saw weakness. So they exiled me. Now I’m bonded to a cursed alpha who turns into a nightmare under every full moon. My blood? It’s the key to unleashing something ancient and hungry enough to eat the world alive.
Suddenly, the same people who cast me out want me back. Not because they love me—because they finally realized what I am. Wolves run in packs. But legends, legends hunt alone. And I’m about to become the legend they never saw coming—and never could control.     AmazonKU

THE ROBIN ON THE OAK THRONE (OAK AND HOLLY CYCLE BOOK TWO) by K A Linde

VS Note: From JUNE 17.

The only thing worse than fearing a monster is falling for one…Kierse McKenna just shattered the Monster Treaty. Again. It wasn’t entirely her fault. The job was supposed to be simple: steal a goblin-made bracelet off of the Queen of the Nymphs in her own palace. Trade the bracelet for a way to uncover the truth about her past. Except everything goes sideways. And then he shows up to save her.
Graves—the warlock who ensnared her, betrayed her, and left her to fend for herself. He’s a villain. A monster draped in charm and shadows. And gods help her, he always knows exactly what she wants.
But Graves never does anything for free. He has a job for his favorite little thief. One that will pit her against the most powerful monsters in existence, including his mortal enemy, the Oak King. An ancient artifact has been located, and only together can they hope to steal it. She just has to let him in. But once she lets a monster in, he’s impossible to forget…and even harder to resist.

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STARLIGHT ANTIQUES (MOONLIGHT SPRINGS BOOK ONE) by Lula Ward

There’s no guidebook for being a magical Guardian—just a glowing brooch, a skeptical historian, and a very opinionated bell. When Maura Redding inherits her grandmother’s antique shop in the charming Ozark mountain town of Moonlight Springs, she plans to sell everything and return to her sensible corporate life in Chicago. But she didn’t plan on the shop having opinions, discovering she’s the town’s new magical Guardian—thanks, Gran!—or the distractingly handsome, stubbornly skeptical historian, Cole Brinkman, who thinks her visions are just elaborate parlor tricks. Throw in a ruthless developer who threatens to bulldoze a historic fountain—a fountain with more secrets than a cat has lives—and Maura and Cole find themselves unlikely partners. She sees visions. He sees…a need for better lighting. She’s inheriting a magical destiny she never asked for. He’s discovering that Moonlight Springs operates by rules that weren’t covered in graduate school. Maura must decide if she’s ready to trade her power suits for… well, actual power. Can they protect the town’s enchanting magic and the legendary Amethyst Stone before it’s too late?     AmazonKU

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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 NAGA SHAMAN’S PREGNANT MATE (SERPENTS OF SERANT BOOK EIGHT) by Robin O’Connor

Stranded. Pregnant. Hunted. Falling for a deadly alien shaman was not in my birth plan. Nala – I woke in a glowing coffin, belly heavy, panic clawing at my throat. Then he appeared—white scales, golden eyes, and a voice like velvet over steel. He saved me… but I don’t know if I can trust anyone, not after what the Krektar did. I just want to protect my baby. That’s it. But the Krektar aren’t gone—they survived the crash, and they want me back. Artek says I’m his fated mate. I say I need a weapon.But when his strange little beast curls up beside me and he treats me like something sacred… I start to wonder if I’ve found something I didn’t know I needed: safety. Maybe even family. Artek – 
She is not of this world, yet the bond sings in my blood. I am Shaman, warrior and scholar, one of the last keepers of my people’s truths—and she is mine. The Krektar have survived. They will not take her. I will kill for her, die for her, and live only for her. But this world holds more than beasts and ruins. Ancient secrets stir. Nala and her child are part of what’s to come—and I will stand between them and every shadow that rises.     AmazonKU

XARA AND THE XENOBEAST (ALIEN ABDUCTION BOOK 24) by Honey Phillips

Abducted from Earth. Left for dead in a world full of monsters. Claimed by the most dangerous one of all…Xara’s quiet vacation comes to an abrupt end when she is abducted by aliens. Her situation goes from bad to worse when she crash lands on a mysterious alien planet. She’s injured, alone, and every creature on the planet seems determined to kill her. Until one of them saves her. Huge, silent, and scarred, he doesn’t speak, doesn’t smile, and doesn’t let her out of his sight. But he cares for her. Feeds her. Protects the orphaned alien babies who’ve imprinted on her. The Xenobeast was designed for destruction. Exiled by the creators who once controlled him, he’s lived in isolation for years. Until a pretty little female stumbles into his domain with fire in her eyes and a scent that drives him mad. She’s soft where he’s hard. Light where he’s dark. And every time she looks at him, he forgets the monster they made him to be. But when Xara is threatened, he’ll show them exactly how lethal he can be – because no one takes what belongs to him.     AmazonKU

BETWEEN (STELLAR BRIDGE BOOK ONE) by Maureen A Miller

Six years ago, Marda lost her husband and daughters to a portal linking Earth to her planet. It was supposed to be safe—just an ancient corridor between two worlds. But sometimes, people get trapped inside it. Marda calls that place the BETWEEN. Now, the portal is acting up again. People are vanishing from Central Park, right in the heart of one of Earth’s busiest cities. Ben—a Wall Street analyst too consumed with his job to notice the damage he leaves behind. Lily—a would-be musician suffocating inside her childhood home. Tony—a young man who gave up everything to care for his dying mother. Their paths collide inside the BETWEEN. But only Marda knows what’s waiting there—and she’ll risk everything to bring her family home.

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KILLJOY: MM ENEMIES TO LOVERS SFR (STARHAWK BOOK TWO) by Adrienne Lothy

Allied together now as partners in crime and lovers, Niko and Elliott have the ire of an entire galaxy pointed their way. As complications pile up against them and old friends become enemies, continuing the fight against the corrupt and powerful elites of Honeybliss is only getting harder. Niko’s former mentor, the revolutionary and bounty hunter, Lady Death, can grant them the chance to finally expose the harrowing truth of Honeybliss and save countless lives—but Elliott isn’t convinced that they can trust her. Especially not when three years ago, Niko vanished while owing her a precious debt. Niko is forced to confront the past he’s been running from, which means going deep into the heart of a black market empire ruled only by credits, with the biggest bounty the galaxy has ever seen on his and Elliott’s heads. They say love is the most powerful force in the galaxy… but they forgot about money.     AmazonKU

INFINITE ARCHIVE (THE MIDSOLAR MURDERS BOOK THREE) by Mur Lafferty

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

Amateur sleuth Mallory Viridian has just about got her bearings aboard the space station she calls home, but now the physical embodiment of the Internet is on its way, and it’s bringing murder with it. Mallory Viridian has had a quiet few months. Even with the increased influx of humans visiting Station Eternity, she hasn’t seen so much as a bar brawl. Used to people dying left and right around her, the lack of murders to solve has left her unexpectedly . . . bored. But humanity’s favorite way to waste time is on its way to her sector of the galaxy. A giant, one-of-a-kind data ship called Metis is bringing the entire Internet from Earth—as well as a mystery fan convention. On top of that, Mallory’s literary agent is aboard, and he tells Mallory that she’s the keynote speaker. It’s almost a relief when a killer decides to strike at the convention. When Mallory finds her agent dead, she knows she has to work fast to find the murderer. With a strange new alien with unknown motives, a ship with impossible abilities, a lonely living, comprehensive Internet, and a deadly crime to solve, Mallory has her work cut out for her.

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ARMOR: A STEAMY CYBORG ROMANCE (HUNTED RELICS BOOK 11) by Sybur Phyre

The Titans’ BlazeStar is ready for spaceflight and prepped to pick up the human survivors until they discover the lost Brothers buried in mud halfway around the planet. The arrival of another enemy warship threatens their rescue operation and escape. Esthi – I escape Mothership Marst in a pod, but I don’t stay with the other women. I’m caught in a dust devil and thrown far into the desert. No one comes for me, so I set out on my own. I’ve been hitching rides on Solcrue vessels, looking for my sister. This is nothing new. But now, I’m confident I’m being followed. I fear they know who I am.
Just as the squad of Solcrue approaches my position, a team of Titans confronts them. I’m caught in the crossfire until a shield appears out of nowhere, ratcheting up from the dirt and into a cocoon of metal that protects me. The Titans push the battle away but don’t return for us, leaving me alone with the mostly buried CyberTitan named Armor, who has a voice like thunder. He protected me when he didn’t even know me, a gesture uncommon to me in recent years. I dig and scrape to break him free. There are many more like him that we free, though Armor is more than enough Titan for me…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

GALACTIC CYBORG HEAT SERIES KNUD by Jessie Rose Case

VS note: There’s not much of a blurb per se but there’s an excerpt.

Love. Possessive. Exotic. Demanding. And Dominant. Just some of the words that described him ….. Cyborg. Everything so much more than just a man….The land was dry and in many places barren
On their arrival over 300 years ago to an unknown world, the odds on the human colony surviving at all were low. But the original colonists, faced with that stark reality, were determined to make it work and dug in…(more excerpt on ebook seller’s page)       AmazonKU

MEK (DARVERIUS, HOUSE OF DAR BOOK 18) by Jennifer Julie Miller

Lacie – From the darkest time in my life comes a chance I never thought I’d have, the possibility of never being alone again. Even though I’m surrounded by new friends, experiences, and amazing opportunities, my eyes still seek Him out everywhere I go. He has made his opinion of me very clear, and no matter how much I wish otherwise, he was not meant to be mine. BUT my heart and mind don’t care! He’s like a magnet I’m constantly being pulled toward. Foolishly, in a moment of weakness, I gave Him the power to destroy me, and now I lie here broken. I have no one to blame but myself as I watch Him leave me behind. Tears stream down my face unchecked as he fulfills my worst nightmare. I am once again alone. MeK – I had it all until I didn’t … I was the most sought-after engineer. Renowned for my designs and willingness to help others rebuild destroyed worlds. However, my life was not my own. I was a puppet on a string, manipulated and used by the very person I held above all others—my mother. Then I saw her, it was like my eyes opened for the first time. I touched something forbidden, something I believed would make me lose everything … only to discover I had everything in my grasp. One foolish mistake, and I lost her before I realized she was mine, and now I am lost without her glow to guide me. But I am a son of DaR, and I will find a way to gain her forgiveness because she is MINE!     AmazonKU

WE SPITE THE STARS (STARS IN THEIR EYES BOOK TWO) by D J Russo

Wedding planning can be a killer—especially when a vengeful enemy crashes it. A year after pop star Kallista’s final concert went up in actual flames, Margot is craving nothing more than a long nap. But first, she has her best friend’s wedding to plan. Managing a celebrity’s chaotic career was stressful enough, but booking venues and taming vendors? Brutal. Margot might be in denial about how close she is to a meltdown—except for the part where she keeps diving into steamy, ill-advised texting sessions with the groom’s best friend. Aiken isn’t just the strong, silent type—he’s a Gorcian bounty hunter with a protective streak, a possessive edge, and a laser focus that seems aimed solely at her. He’s also barely spoken to her in person. So why does it feel like he’s the only one who actually sees her? Margot doesn’t want a mate. At least, that’s what she keeps telling herself. But when a dangerous figure from Kallista’s past resurfaces, bent on revenge, Margot and Aiken are forced to face what they really mean to each other—before everything, including the wedding, goes up in smoke. She’s not about to let anyone ruin this day. Even if it kills her.     AmazonKU

DEVILISHLY HERS (MOUNTAIN MONSTER ROMANCE BOOK ONE) by Alana Khan

He’s a devil with deadly secrets. She’s a scientist with a dangerous past. Their chemistry is explosive… and lethal. Blair – The data doesn’t lie—the Jersey Devil’s temperature soars only for me, and his crimson scales darken when we touch. There’s certainly nothing clinical about the heat that blazes between us every time his tail curls possessively around my waist. But between the hunters closing in and the deadly toxin racing through his body, there’s no time to analyze why every brush of his claws sets my blood on fire. If he discovers the details of my past, I’ll lose more than my research subject. I’ll lose the devil who’s stolen my heart. Dante – As she measures my responses with scientific precision, I imagine every brush of fingertips, scrape of teeth, and thrust of hips that will make her moan my name. Our mate bond strengthens with each touch, but the poison in my veins is spreading fast and I’m drowning in dark secrets. When hunters threaten our sanctuary, I’ll face an impossible choice: protect her heart or give in to the devil who craves her completely.     AmazonKU

SALVATION FOR THE ALIEN MERCENARY  (ALIEN MERCENARIES: REAPERS BOOK TWO) by Mina Carter

GAMER. SURVIVOR. HERO? After escaping her abusive ex, Mira is abducted by alien mercenaries. Now she’s the newest member of the Reapers, on a ship full of misfits and killers where she has exactly zero useful skills. Well, except one: she’s a hell of a gamer. When she rescues a damaged battle robot, she finds an unexpected ally. But as danger closes in, she must decide if she’s ready to stop running and fight for the man who’s becoming more than just her protector. AGENT. PROTECTOR. MONSTER? NOMAD agent Davis Tell’s cover is blown when an enemy attack awakens unknown alien DNA in his blood. As his body transforms into something more than human, there’s just one thing keeps his primal instincts at bay… his obsession with the team’s beautiful newest member. When the Reaper’s are hunted for the secrets in his changing DNA, Davis must control the beast within or risk becoming the monster Mira fears. But as their attraction ignites and threats mount, they’ll have to face the truth: the alien he’s becoming might be exactly what she needs.

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DEMI’S ABRAUXIAN TYCOON: BOOK FIVE OF THE ABRAUXIAN BRIDES SERIES by Lisa Clute

She’s a brooding goth artist with no patience for corporate nonsense. He’s a dazzling gold Abrauxian tycoon with a galaxy-sized ego, and her infuriating bondmate. Demi never asked to be matched by the Ulae’Zep. Especially not to Lord Chyrgog, the most flamboyant billionaire in the known universe. Dragged to Earth for land deals near Atlanta and diplomatic meetings in D.C., with a tiger-man king in tow eager to launch his own bride program, Demi finally snaps and challenges the males to a series of wooing tasks to show them what women actually want. Then a rocket takes down their ship. Stranded in the wilds of North Carolina with no power, no staff, and no escape, Demi and Chyrgog are forced to rely on each other. He’s loud, sparkly, and shockingly sweet. She’s private, prickly, and not as immune to him as she thought. Survival strips away their armor. But what’s left might be real.   AmazonKU

ACCOUNTING FOR TASTE (SHATTERED STARS BOOK 18) by Viola Grace

Reem woke on a space station, not feeling like herself. The cybernetic implant in her skull had the effect of changing her perceptions. Bonded without fanfare, she’s content to do her job until she gets a call she wasn’t expecting from a world she didn’t dream of. Reem can’t remember leaving Earth. She woke up on a station that had put accelerated coms in her skull and sold her as a repurposed corpse to a world that needed analytics and other specific labour. Her daily tasks are boring but essential, and her implants notify her when she needs to head to the Pleasure Centre to take the edge off. While she doesn’t feel any longer, her body has needs beyond food, water, and rest, so she has been ordered to take care of them. At the top of the building housing the Pleasure Centre is a Hmrain who always does what is best for his people. He passively consumes the energy from those below and begins to grow to look forward to the arrival of a certain cyborg on a predictable cycle. When a request that he can’t ignore comes to him, he has to send his newest acquisition to Aten, but first, he is going to lock her into a contract. He might be face blind, but he is no fool.

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MONSTROUS BABY (DINOSAUROS BOOK FOUR) by Joely Sue Burkhart

I delivered our beautiful alien-human baby, but now we have to figure out how to stay alive. After thousands of years, dyni have successfully mated and bred young in the wild with a human. Me.
It’s crazy how fast my life has changed. Instead of searching for lost civilizations, I’m the mother of a dynos hybrid. Moments after she was born, Akylla could join the cybernetic grid my mates use to communicate. We don’t know what she’ll be capable of yet, but she’s absolutely fearless, brilliant, feral, and growing in leaps and bounds. Watching her wrap five terrifyingly huge super-soldier killing machines around her pinkie is hilarious. However, we will never be safe. Draco Sirius Command knows their former assets have rebelled—and successfully bred offspring they don’t own and can’t control. I won’t allow them to have my baby. She won’t grow up in a laboratory or endure re-programming like the squad in between missions. I may only be human, but I’ve got secrets of my own that I’m only just now learning to use. They won’t take us alive.     AmazonKU

ALIEN LOVE (ALIEN LOVERS ON NEXUS STATION BOOK ONE) by Luna Wren

Two hearts from different worlds. One undeniable connection. An impossible love that cannot be denied…Maeve – I’ve never been attracted to aliens before, until I found myself trapped in a safe room with a midnight-skinned Tenebrisian diplomat whose silver eyes see right through me. The oxygen is running out, but I’m more terrified by how desperately I want to touch his glowing skin. As security chief, I should be focused on survival, not on wondering what other responses I can draw from him before our time runs out..Kash – Every time this human female moves closer, my patterns betray me, glowing with an intensity that reveals the truth I can’t hide—she’s my life-mate. Tenebrisians pride themselves on emotional control, yet her curious fingers tracing the light beneath my skin are destroying my restraint with terrifying speed. If she continues, there will be no going back for either of us.     AmazonKU

SATURN RISING (THE VAIDA LOVE CHRONICLES BOOK THREE) by Ginger Rose

The third and final instalment in the sci-fi meets urban fantasy series by Ginger Rose – *WARNING* POTENTIAL SPOILERS FOR BOOKS ONE AND TWO AHEAD – YOU’VE BEEN WARNED – Huntress. The secrets and lies I’d been fed my entire life were torn to shreds; I ripped them apart with my very own claws and teeth. Killer. I said I’d stop at nothing to uncover the truth that has been kept from me…But maybe I’ve gone too far this time. Fugitive. On the edge of an intergalactic war, one thing remains constant: my team—my men—have my back, no matter how I decide to play this out. Restoring peace between Earth and the alien planet threatening our safety rests solely in my hands.
Princess. They said we should run, but they’ve underestimated who the hell we are. We’re Team Saturn, and we’ll waltz headfirst into battle with a damn smirk on our face.      AmazonKU

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

VS Note: According to Amazon, this book is currently at tne tail end of my 75 book backlist, as far as sales, so I’ll feature it here today. I drew upon my own experiences with wildfires in California as well as extensive research to write this book.

COLONY ON FIRE: HAVEN COLONY BOOK TWO (THE SECTORS SF ROMANCE SERIES) by Veronica Scott

When she came to Haven Two Dr. Saffia Mandell expected to grimly do her five years of medical service as the colony’s only doctor, work off her medical school debt and leave. Then she’d fallen in love, handled an epidemic and become an accepted member of the community. Now, in her second year, she faces new challenges as the tinder dry planet heads into a fire season and a mysterious food allergy threatens the local restaurant’s reputation.Chief Ranger Micah Navonn of the Calinurra never expected to fall in love with a human woman but Saffia was a special person who captured his heart and now means everything to him. Not all of his people are as enthusiastic about the situation and his efforts to handle the politics are getting complicated. Add to that an infestation by insects from another world, causing portions of the forest to die off and his plate is full. When the jet stream shifts course and the fires rage, will the colonists and the Calinurra set aside their differences? With Saffia’s life hanging in the balance, can Micah arrive in time to save her and the colonists in jeopardy? Life on Haven Two never lets up…This is the sequel to COLONY UNDER SIEGE: INTERSTELLAR VIRUS, which told the story of Saffia’s first year at the colony, but can be read as a standalone. The story is set in my Sectors scifi universe.

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A MIDLIFE FATED MATE (DELIVERED FROM FROST MOUNTAIN) by Lisa Daneils

The way I see it, it was love at first sight…But our packs are rivals; they’d never let us be together. So we both did the sensible thing and decided to elope…Leave Torpe and get married where our packs would never find us. End of story…right? Wrong. We might have managed to escape from this small town…At least, if my fated mate hadn’t suddenly ended up on Frost Mountain. This sizzling wolf shifter is back now, and he’s steamier than ever…But a lot’s happened since he went missing. Like the fact that his pack was murdered by mine. Or that my pack’s alpha is still out for blood, and he won’t stop…Not until he gets his revenge.     AmazonKU     AB

GOLEM’S BRIDE (PINE RIDGE UNIVERSE) by S C Principale

Reginald is not your typical golem. Created to protect innocents during the London Blitz, his form has become refined and perfected over the decades until he looks quite human—but he still lacks that one special spark that would grant him full autonomy. Dejected and ready to be unmade, Reginald agrees to perform one more mission to honor an old friend in exchange for his final rest. Therese LaFontaine did the one thing her grandmother told her never to do—she married in haste, and boy, is she repenting in leisure. Therese’s ex-husband was everything she thought she wanted—tall, dark, handsome, mysterious, and ready to show her the world outside of rural Louisiana. Too bad that Matteo’s globetrotting was just a cover for his more sinister activities that didn’t just involve underhanded dealings—they involved the underworld itself. In danger from Matteo’s associates, Therese seeks refuge in Pine Ridge where old family friends offer to help hide her with a powerful protector. To keep up the charade that Therese knows nothing of her husband’s double-life, she must play the role of a woman on the rebound. To outsiders, Reginald is simply a sturdy human plumber. Alone at night, Therese discovers her golem bodyguard has powers unlike anything she’s ever known. Alone and in hiding, she peels back the cold layers of the golem’s heart to find someone worldly yet humble, giving but unyielding, brave yet afraid of what comes next. He was only supposed to guard her life, not steal her heart. In a charade where love should never bloom, can Reginald finally find what makes him whole? Will Therese truly become the golem’s bride?     Amazon

PERFECT SHOT (PINE RIDGE UNIVERSE) by S C Principale

Bryce Frobisher loves his life. He’s the beloved yet feared enforcer for the Pine Ridge Lumberjacks. The team idolizes him, and so do the fans. He gets buy-three-get-one-free steaks at the best restaurant in town anytime he wants. Best of all, safe in paranormal-friendly Pine Ridge, no one looks twice at his massive yeti form… although he kinda wishes someone special would look his way. Fia Carvahlo loves her life. It was worth every skimpy bikini photoshoot she ever had to get to this point—traveling the country as a freelance photographer. Oh sure, she’s not in the big leagues yet, but destination weddings, birthday parties, and newborn photography pay the insurance on her RV, let her make her own schedule, and allow her to travel home to Fortaleza, Brazil, whenever she wants. Her newest job, taking promo photos and team headshots of several hockey teams at a big hockey expo, is definitely going to mean she makes it home in time for Carnival! Bryce can’t believe his eyes when Miss Valentine, the bikini-clad model who captured his heart and his hormones in his college days, is the official photographer at Puck Con. Her legendary February photoshoot is …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     Amazon

TREASURE AND TAROT (ECHOES OF SECRET SPRINGS BOOK ONE) by Minerva Howe

VS Note: MM PNR.

It’s been five years since Colton Maxwell left Sebastian behind to go on a quick adventure. He was a treasure hunter back then, before the big accident that injured his leg and left him in the hospital for months. And before he found out that Sebastian never wanted to talk to him again…Tarot reader Sebastian Belle couldn’t believe it when Colton left for a job and then never came back. And it got even worse when he found out he was pregnant, and Colton’s family tried to pay him off to never contact them again. Heartbroken, he tucked that stupid check away as a reminder that he was alone in having and raising his baby girl, Abby. Which is fine, until Colton and his ghost hunting TV show end up in Sebastian’s haunted mining town house, disrupting his whole life. Then Sebastian and Colton have to separate the truth from the lies, figure out why the ghosts are suddenly so darn active in Sebastian’s house, and get to know each other all over again. All the while dealing with Colton’s family, a huge crew of well-meaning friends, and the echoes of a century-old murder. Can they make it all work, or is their treasured relationship lost forever?     AmazonKU

GHOUL SUMMER (WITCH ON THE ROCKS COZY MYSTERY BOOK 11) by Lily Harper Hart

A day at a Tampa festival brings laughter and questions for Hali Waverly and Gray Hunter. Fun and games lead to a fortune teller, who warns them of incoming trouble. Hali laughs it off, but when they get home, they find the police have shut down the road in front of Paradise Lodge. There’s a body in the median, and Hali knows the victim. In fact, the dead witch is a member of her grandmother’s coven. But why was the victim so close to Hali’s home? Was she trying to warn her of something?
Hali and Gray start digging and find things they weren’t expecting, including an undercover group of witches and warlocks selling their services at area farmer’s markets. The mystery only deepens when the victim’s body goes missing…and shows up again on the beach, this time with two other dead witches. This isn’t zombies, though, it’s ghouls…and somebody is raising them for a very specific purpose. The deeper Hali digs, the closer to home she gets. She assumes her newest enemy Hester is behind the ghouls, but the truth is much more nefarious. St. Pete Beach is about to be overrun with the dead. Sadly, the enemy might be the last person Hali ever expected.     AmazonKU     AB

LOST WAR: RISE OF THE DRAKENS BOOK NINE by Raven Storm 

Before the Lost Siren, there was an island of Drakens, who were dragged unwillingly into a war by a power-crazed maniac. As they say, power is in the hands of the strong, or in the minds of the crazed. Benedict is a young draken excited to watch his sister and the heir to the kingdom compete in the Draken Games. Baila is worried about living up to her family name. A darkness grows in the west, while Fane and Sakala keep an uneasy eye on Aldur, and the growing demon hordes that threaten to destroy all of Dorea.      AmazonKU

KRAKEN COVE 2: STARTING OVER WITH THE SEA MONSTER by Ami Wright

I’ve been burned before and I’ve learned my lesson. So the only thing this small town sea monster is looking for is a good review, not a fated mate! As a chef and I know all about how to handle the heat in the kitchen, even if it takes all eight tentacles to do it! The same doesn’t apply to my love life. Once burned, twice shy. I’m steering clear. When famous human food critic Olivia Zeston walks into my brand new restaurant, she turns the heat up instantly. So much so that she’s in danger of melting my icy resolve. Even worse, as soon as we start talking I realize she’s more to me than just another hurt and lonely soul in need of comfort. She’s my fated mate. The only problem? I don’t want a fated mate. I can’t be tied to anyone for the rest of our lives. I’ve learned the hard way that having those sorts of expectations is a recipe for heartache. But beneath the veneer of Olivia’s cheerful confidence, there’s a woman who just needs to be loved. Can I stop myself? I swore I’d never go down this path again, but here I am falling head over tentacles. The draw to her is like a rip tide, pulling me under. But this city girl from the other side of the world will never settle for a small town sea monster. Just when I’ve decided to risk handing her my heart on a plate, I realize I might have bitten off more than I can chew?     AmazonKU

INKREDIBLE LOVE: SUCKER FOR MYSTERIES BOOK EIGHT by K L Hiers

It’s hard to have a love life when you don’t have a pulse. All that changes for Fred Wilder when he meets Elliam Sturm a few weeks after Sloane Beaumont first becomes a Starkiller and kills a god.
As a ghoul, Fred Wilder needs very specialized medicine to combat his constantly rotting body. As a thief, Fred needs that body in good condition. Fortunately for him, Ell does the impossible: brings new life to Fred’s dead flesh. Just being around Ell makes Fred feel alive for the first time since his untimely demise. He’s so charmed by Ell’s bright personality and shared love of obscure fantasy that he doesn’t think twice about the source of Ell’s power. But this is Archersville, so their blossoming romance is threatened by a dangerous painting that could awaken an ancient god who could destroy the world. Now the fate of billions hinges on Fred completing a daring heist.     AmazonKU

MASK OF THE DEVOTED (THE APPRENTICE OF ANUBIS BOOK 17) by Laura Greenwood

Every decision has consequences, but are Ani & Nik ready to face them? With the decision for Ani and Nik to be the ones to mummify his father made, the two of them have to face the reality of what it means to embalm the former High Priest. And if that isn’t enough, Ani also has the complications of her new job to contend with, and the two new Blessed to take under her wing. If they’ll let her guide them. Emotions run high as they find themselves questioning their choices and their faith. Mask Of The Devoted is book 17 in the Apprentice Of Anubis, an urban fantasy series based on Egyptian mythology and featuring an established couple, a jackal familiar, and the duties of an embalmer. If you love Egyptian mythology, alternative versions of the modern day, temple politics, slow-burn workplace romance, and a world where the gods are real, then start the Apprentice Of Anubis series today with Apprentice Of The Dead.

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SHATTERED (THE LOST SOVEREIGN BOOK ONE) by Anna Hawke

Six legions. Two immortals. One secret that could kill them both. Centuries ago, the immortal world shattered. The Queen was murdered, the royal bloodline lost, and the six ruling legions have been slowly crumbling ever since. Without the Queen, their magic corrupts—and their people with it. Jade has spent her life fighting for control—of herself, her business, and the world around her. When the ruthless CEO who engineered her downfall is revealed to be an immortal from a rival legion—and her fated mate—everything she built threatens to come undone. Niko has one goal: slay the First Legion’s leader and avenge the past. Destroying Julian’s corporate interests should have been simple—until he discovers his sworn enemy’s fiercest defender is also the woman fate marked as his. Torn between duty and desire, Niko must decide whether his thirst for revenge is stronger than the soul-deep bond he was born to claim. Bound by passion but divided by loyalty, Jade and Niko are enemies by birth … and something far more dangerous by fate.      AmazonKU

MANDRAKE (POISON GARDEN BOOK SIX) by Jennifer Allis Provost

No one expected to find three bodies behind City Hall with a sign that read “witch” pinned to their clothes. Even more unexpected were the clusters of mandrakes growing beneath them. Sure, the folklore said that mandrake grew beneath a hanged man… But this was February in New England, and these plants were lush and green and in full bloom. That meant that the killer wanted people to believe three witches had been publicly executed. Why someone would do that was anyone’s guess, but Eli had dealt with witch haters before. Witch killers was another matter entirely. Worse, Dan was convinced the murder wasn’t a one-person job. That meant multiple killers with a taste for witches were on the loose. The further Eli got into the case, the more entwined it became in her life, until everything pointed back to one of her first cases. As Eli got closer to the killer, and the facts became more convoluted, a single thought coalesced in her mind: She had to catch this killer, and make the world safer for her own baby witch.

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A NEW BEAR-GINNING (BRUIN RIDGE BEAR-GINNINGS) by Colbie Dunbar and Lorelai M Hart

VS Note: MMM PNR.

Mateo and Colton had their life planned out—fate was having none of that. Mated turtle shifters Mateo and Colton love each other, their small B&B, and pretty much everything about their lives. Only one thing is missing: a baby. They’re heartbroken, but their love for each other is strong enough to overcome anything—or so they hope. Bear shifter Scotty comes to town with nothing but a backpack full of clothing and the feeling he is meant to be there. He quickly finds work at Shore’s Home B&B only there’s one problem—his bear thinks the sexy owners are his mates—both of them. Scotty refuses to break up a mating pair. Little does he know that he won’t break them, he’ll make them stronger.     AmazonKU

A SNOW BEAST FOR CHRISTMAS by Lexi Ostrow

After her father’s passing, Carrie struggles to dismiss his dying wish: to explore the cryptid he had tirelessly researched. Despite her skepticism towards mythical creatures and the toll her father’s obsession took on their relationship, Carrie finds herself compelled to honor his legacy. She enlists the help of an expert and embarks on a quest to uncover the truth about the elusive abominable snowman, driven by the thought of facing Christmas without him. Colden, secluded on the mountain’s edge to protect his secret, faces a dilemma when he rescues a mesmerizing blonde from an avalanche. Nursing her back to health becomes unavoidable, yet inviting her into his world feels perilous. Amidst the enchanting holiday spirit she brings, Colden grapples with the risk of revealing his true nature. As a Christmas catastrophe looms, Carrie realizes that what she’s been seeking all along is Colden himself. But their discovery draws unwanted attention from ruthless hunters who seek to exploit Colden’s existence. With danger closing in, Carrie must trust her instincts, while Colden must learn to open his heart if they hope to safeguard him and embrace the joy of the season.   AmazonKU

FANGS FOR THE HELP (OURS EVERMORE)

VS Note: Re-release. MMMF.

Cassi needs the not-so-legal type of help. Desperation drives her to try blackmailing a powerful vampire. She knows it’s dangerous, but she’s out of options. What she doesn’t expect is for the vampire to make a counteroffer: Cassi spends one night with him and his two men (a gargoyle and wolf shifter) in exchange for his assistance. It’s not a hard choice because the three men are gorgeous and Cassi’s single. After it’s all over, she can go back to her normal life—or so she thinks!   AmazonKU

WITCH CONTAINED (HOUR OF THE WITCHES BOOK THREE) by  Krista Walsh

When you threaten my family, prepare to eat spells. Trace and I have barely recovered from our faceoff with the dark coven, and trouble is already on the horizon. His old mentor wants the souls he’s carrying, and she doesn’t care who she destroys to get them. My family is ready to fight, calling on allies old and new to stand with us. But this is bigger than a single threat. Trace is losing his battle against his guest souls, and to save him, I’ll need to tap into some serious magic. Magic with permanent consequences.    Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

PROPHECY OF THE WOLF (FORBIDDEN MATES BOOK ONE) by Amelia Shaw 

Being a princess is hard at the best of times… but when you’re the sole survivor of a plague that decimates your entire kingdom? Well, it sucks! Alone in my kingdom with no one but my cat, Willow, for company, I endure the time in monotony and solitude. The world is over for my family line, destroyed by a plague and now there’s just me. I go in search of the ancient spell books of my ancestors. If I can learn to harness magic as the great Wielder’s of my blood line once did… perhaps I can change my fate? Perhaps I won’t be alone forever. Then, before I’m even prepared, everything changes. Two injured men stagger into the grounds of my castle, shocking me to my core. They’re presence means there’s life beyond these walls! Life… and a danger I thought long gone. The men aren’t human—they’re black wolves—the very creatures I’d believed my blood line had eradicated. But these wolves are very much alive and by some cruel twist of fate… the sworn enemies of my kingdom are also my fates mates!

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THE THIEF’S FAMILIAR (FAMILIAR MATES BOOK 12) by TJ Nichols

VS note: MM PNR.

To catch a thief, he’ll risk everything—including his heart. Agent Kavi Dhillon has dedicated two years to hunting the elusive thief known as Wraith. But capturing his image—or catching him—is a feat yet to be achieved. Now, Wraith is after the ultimate prize: a phoenix egg. Is it a real phoenix egg? No one knows. But the Coven wants it, along with the thief and the mysterious buyer. Adrian Tanner didn’t choose a life of thievery—it chose him when survival meant breaking the rules at sixteen. Two decades later, he’s a master of magic and stealth, earning his reputation as Wraith through carefully selected, high-stakes jobs. By day, Adrian is a reclusive business owner; by night, he’s a shadow in the world of crime. When he’s hired to steal the phoenix egg, the money and the challenge are irresistible. The only hitch? He’s not the only thief on the job.     AmazonKU

THE VAMPIRE AND THE CASE OF THE MALEVOLENT MERMAID (THE PORTLOCK PARANORMAL; DETECTIVE SERIES BOOK SEVEN) by Heather G Harris

After everything that went down in Chrome Mine, I’m starting to fear that I may never see my Sidnee again because the Sidnee I’ve been left with – well, she’s downright scary. Just as we try to catch our breath, calamity strikes again: the mayor’s son-in-law is murdered. Suspicion is being thrown around like confetti, and those in the frame include the mayor himself and the usually mild-mannered Sidnee. To make matters worse, a couple of teenage girls have vanished – no clues, no witnesses and no explanation. And it appears they might not be the first to be snatched. As if I needed one more thing to juggle, Connor’s father, the Vampire King of America, sends a team to interfere in our investigation. One of the girls is a rare, born vampire and the king has given us an ultimatum: find her … or he’ll come knocking. I am absolutely not ready to meet the in-laws, especially not the terrifying, homicidal sort who sees hybrids like me as something to exterminate. Connor is falling apart, the case is slipping through my fingers, and our happily-ever-after is looking further away than ever.   AmazonKU

THE VAMPIRE’S SOUL (MORETTI BROTHERS ROMANCE BOOK 14) by Juliette N Banks

It’s a dangerous time to be a vampire, now that humanity is aware of their existence. Numerous groups want to destroy them, so when Mack’s childhood sweetheart Ella reaches out, he knows he must protect her, even if she doesn’t belong to him anymore. Until he acknowledges that he’s not the same vampire that he once was. Now, he’s a powerful hybrid vampire-wolf working in the king’s army—a far cry from his previous life as a protein shake guzzling personal trainer. When their scorching chemistry returns, old promises force him to stay away. But when other males show her interest, Mack is faced with the choice of protecting those he’s sworn an oath to or losing Ella forever.

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AT CHARM’S LENGTH (MOONSTONE BAY COZY MYSTERY BOOK 16) by Amanda M Lee

Hadley Hunter’s world is about to get bigger…and maybe not in a good way. When bodies wash up on the Moonstone Bay beach, it’s obvious there’s trouble afoot. Where, though? When her future mother-in-law identifies one of the bodies as belonging to Julian Nichols’ bodyguard, Hadley knows they’re in trouble. Julian Nichols is Miami’s biggest and baddest shifter…and he’s out there, somewhere. On top of that, come to find out, there’s some island gossip regarding Julian. It seems that his mother had an affair with Galen Blackwood’s father right around the time Julian was conceived. Does that mean Hadley’s fiancé has a brother? He doesn’t seem to think so. Hadley isn’t so certain, though. Finding Julian is of paramount importance. There’s just one little problem. The entire island is suddenly surrounded by sharks…and they’re of the aggressive variety. Nobody can get on or off Moonstone Bay. Someone is controlling the sharks and there are shifters lost at sea. What can they possibly do? It’s all hands on deck for another zany mystery. This one has teeth, however, and when the truth comes out at the end, nothing will ever be the same again.   AmazonKU     AB

DRAKE AND DANGER (NOCTURNE ACADEMY BOOK FOUR) by Evangeline Anderson

VS Note: MM PNR.

Avery – Being gay in the magical world means hiding who you are—or paying the price. I’ve learned to keep my head down, stay close to my coven, and survive the football team’s cruelty one insult at a time. But nothing prepared me for Saint, my new roommate. There’s a haunted look in his golden eyes… and a monster under his skin. A Cursed Drake lives inside him—possessive, obsessed, and terrifyingly fixated on me. He whispers of “cuddles,” but there’s violence in his desire. I should be running. Instead, I’m drawn to both the boy and the beast. Saint – My whole life, I’ve been taught to fear what I am. To hide it. To fight it. But the curse burning inside me grows stronger every day. And when Avery came into my life—brilliant, brave, and already carrying wounds of his own—the fire inside me turned to obsession. He soothes my madness. Calms the chaos. But the Drake is hungry… and it wants him. If I give in, I’ll lose myself. If I resist, I might lose him.     AmazonKU

A BITTER BREW OF MAGIC (MERCY & INGRAM MYSTERIES BOOK THREE) by Lia Davis

Ripping off ancient binding spells is supposed to free our families from a century-long feud, not prepare us for something bigger. But here we are. Within minutes of shattering the Ingram-Ward binding curse, a cryptic note showed up, warning us that it wasn’t over. Now Calrix’s vengeful right hand has his sights set on a relic capable of enslaving very magical creature in Moonbeam Cove. This new evildoer has underestimated the strength of two united families and the magic of a community that refuses to break. But when dangerously old magic stirs, unveiling secrets darker than the curse we shattered, we realize the fight for freedom has only just begun.     AmazonKU

FERAL: A MONSTER ROMANCE (A BEASTLY ROMANCE BOOK TWO) by Jenika Snow

I thought my life was finished when I was taken from my home with chains shackled around my ankles and dragged into the depths of the Dark Realm Monster Market. I was a human woman, alone, terrified, and surrounded by fanged monsters with hungry, gleaming eyes. I was also prey, a fragile little thing to be bought and sold. I knew my life was over, but then an unlikely savior took me as his. Blaylock. Ruler of the kingdom of the Dark Realm of Shadow Vale. He was a hulking beast with gray skin, thick, curling horns, and eyes as black as the void. I should have been afraid of him. I should have recoiled from his very visage. But his glare–although fiercely terrifying–was filled with possessive heat whenever he looked at me. He didn’t save me because he was good. He saved me because I was his. And when he whisked me to his kingdom, when he showed me not all beasts were monsters I was to fear, the more I felt myself warming and softening to him. And the longer I stayed with him, the more I realized I didn’t want to leave.     AmazonKU

JUSTICE AND LIBERTY: A SOUTH LIBERTY MAGIC NOVEL by Sam Burns

Jaycie Jones goes where the wind takes her. From the college her childhood best friend dreamed of, to staying in LA for her girlfriend’s job, she’s always just drifted along. Eventually, that led to a dead-end retail job, a cheating girlfriend, and now, a crossroads. Her mother died and left everything to her, including a business back where she grew up: South Liberty, Iowa. When she follows the wind there, though, things aren’t quite what she expected, from the gorgeous blonde woman she keeps seeing everywhere, to the grimoire among her mother’s possessions. Of all the discoveries she could have made about her mom’s life, magic was not one she expected. Her attempt to build a new home is threatened when a friend is accused of murder, and even the town sheriff looks to Jaycie for answers. Can she fix this disaster, or will her small town dreams shatter around her?     AmazonKU

WILL IT HURT?: A STEAMY SAPPHIC WITCH VAMPIRE ROMANCE SET IN GOTHIC EDINBURGH by Lily X

A wytch prone to chaos. A grieving, murderous vampyre. When hate turns to heat, can they work together to bring a loved one back from the dead? A wytch and a vampyre walk into a bar—except they don’t. It’s a cafe. And they almost kill each other first. But snap judgments never last. If only Jinn didn’t desperately need a wytch to cast a retraction spell, and Aisla Laxmi wasn’t the only one available for miles. The hate is still there, but so is something else. Something that’s way more complicated. As their forced partnership begins to feel a little less forced, the two start to believe they might actually have a chance at bringing a loved one back from the other side… Or do they? Four nights. Two powerful beings. One goal.     AmazonKU

HUNTER’S MOON by Poppy Aster

Evil is on the hunt, deep in the Adirondacks. Vuk: I wake disoriented, trapped inside a body that isn’t mine and caged in a strange forest. Determined to find the one responsible, my search instead uncovers a most distracting, delicious scent coming from a female of a race I’d typically consider my enemy. I try to fight the unexpected attraction, but everything I do, everywhere I go, every clue I follow, just leads me back to her. I’m not the only hunter in these woods; there is another, and he wants to take what is mine. He can try, but I’ll stop at nothing to keep her. Hana: It was just supposed to be a couple days of camping with my best friends, but when the wildlife preserve closed early we snuck in anyway. Right away, I notice something watching me from the shadows and stalking me through the trees–a beast that thinks I’m his. There’s something about him that draws me in. He’s huge and terrifying, and so I do the only sane thing— I run. He chases me like I’m prey, separating me from my friends only to push me right into the crosshairs of an evil hunter who wants to use me to get to my beast. Now, I’m fighting for my life, and my heart, to protect my beast who isn’t what he seems.   AmazonKU

DOWNLOAD FOR DEMONS (MONSTER MATCH BOOK TWO) by R O’Leary

Spite is the perfect reason to download a monster dating app… at least that’s what Miri had told herself when she was rolling her eyes at her overbearing mother’s most recent lecture about spinsterhood and grandchildren. It wasn’t her fault her last couple relationships had been disastrous. True love might be a big ask, but some devil horns and a kinky tail to have some fun with? That was exactly what she needed to get out of her slump – making her mother clutch her pearls was just a bonus. But now that four delicious demons are blowing up her inbox? She might have bitten off more than she can chew. Hopefully, they aren’t planning to do the same to her…It is a dating app for monsters, after all.     AmazonKU

OATHTAKER (THE BLOODLENDER TRILOGY) by Zoe Perrenoud

52 B.C. Julius Caesar’s troups lie in wait outside Alesia, the last bastion of the Gallic resistance led by chief warrior Vercingetorix. Once the settlement falls, the Romans intend to wipe out the last of the Druids and impose their pantheon on the tribes of Gaul. Inside Alesia’s walls, Coria dreams of a future as a fully-fledged Druidess, but she knows her father won’t approve. When she and her twin brother Leno receive an unusual gift from the Gods, they must master their newfound powers if they wish to fight off the Romans and preserve their faith… but at what cost? Discover the origins of Bloodlender magic in Oathtaker, the gripping prequel novella to The Bloodlender Trilogy.

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HEART’S WHISPERS: SAPPHIC SHIFTER ROMANCE (WHERE OUR PATHS MAY CROSS BOOK TWO) by Issa Waldrom

FATHOMS BELOW by Ava Cuvay

FATHOMS BELOW – A Short Story Bundle Drenched with Romance Under the sea, Atlantia’s mer-creatures are devoting full time to floating… and falling in love. – BETTER WHERE IT’S WETTER – Ariel LaRue assumes the sexy merman pictured on the lake house is “just art.” Then a violent storm topples her into his arms, and she discovers the ocean isn’t the only thing that gets her wet. – KISS THE GIRL – Mako, a young Sharkanian General, knows there’s more to life under the sea than hunting for food and waging war with the Atlantians. But he struggles against his own predatory nature until a gentle mermaid calms the savage hunger of his heart and tames his sharp bite. – POOR UNFORTUNATE SOULS – Ursule has an uncanny knack for problem-solving which has earned him the grim moniker Sea Witch. Unfortunately, it doesn’t prevent pesky merpeople from approaching him with their problems. Until two captivating eel-maids invade his lair, wishing for nothing more than his company. And his talented tentacles. – PART OF HIS WORLD – Prince Eric wasn’t always royalty. For that matter, he wasn’t always a merman.     AmazonKU

MAIN SQUEEZE (CELESTIAL PINES ROMANCES BOOK TWO) by Kala Aster and Milly Taiden

TEMPTING THE WOLF (REBELLIOUS MATES BOOK ONE) by Milly Taiden

CUB MY WAY (CELESTIAL PINES ROMANCES BOOK ONE) by Kala Aster and Milly Taiden

MY MIDLIFE MAGIC KNIGHT (PAGES AND POTIONS BOOK TWO) by Jennifer L Hart

PRETTY FLY FOR A VAMPIRE GUY by Leslie McAdams and CD Rachels

TUSK LOVE (CRITICAL ROLE) by Thea Guanzon

WOLVES AND WHIPPED CREAM AT HALLOW’S COVER by Ash Raven

THE HELLBEAST’S QUEEN (THE HELLBEAST KIN BOOK 12) by Stephanie Hudson

Hope can be a dangerous thing. It can be all consuming. Can be the only thing you think about. The only comfort you have when locked to the darkness of your own mind. The hope to find light at the end of the tunnel. A guiding hand to led you out of the nightmare. But what of love? For Ella it is the thing she clings onto when all that hope is lost. A love that is always worth fighting for. Even if it means losing everything. Because love is worth the sacrifice for…A HellBeast’s Queen.   AmazonKU

SOLD TO THE OWL DEMON (SOULS FOR THE ABYSS BOOK TWO) by Alex Perez

GHOST OF YOU (HAUNTD SOULS BOOK 24) by Pandora Pine

MUSIC AND MADNESS (SPELLBOUND BOOKSHOP MYSTERY BOOK EIGHT) by J A Whiting

SPARK OF SORCERY (FIRESTONE ACADEMY BOOK TWO) by Hannah Haze

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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ALIEN PROTECTOR’S BOND (NYXARI BONDMATES BOOK FIVE) by Ava York and Bella Blaze

He’s supposed to be my enemy. Instead, he might be my only way out. I came to uncover Hammond’s secrets. Now I’m shackled in the dark beside a Nyxari warrior whose golden lifelines burn brighter than the sun. Ravik doesn’t trust me. He barely speaks. But when our captors push us past the edge, his strength is the only thing keeping me standing—and his touch is the only thing keeping me sane. The deeper the experiments cut, the more our bodies respond. Resonance. Heat. Something ancient neither of us understands. And when our lips finally meet…I know nothing will ever be the same. He’s sworn to protect the secrets of the ruins. I’m the key that could unlock them all. And together? We just might shatter a world.     AmazonKU

SUPER VISIBLE: THE STORY OF THE WOMEN OF MARVELCOMICS by Margaret Stohl

VS Note: Nonfiction

What does a hero’s journey look like when the hero in question happens to be a girl? #1 New York Times bestselling author and Marvel creator Margaret Stohl (The Life of Captain Marvel, Black Widow: Forever Red) along with Judith Stephens (producer and cocreator of the Women of Marvel podcast), and Jeanine Schaefer (critically acclaimed editor) interviewed more than a hundred women and nonbinary Marvel contributors in search of the answer to that question. With one shared goal—to make the historically invisible work of women visible—and with unprecedented access to Marvel creators, writers, and more, Stohl, Stephens, and Schaefer set out to tell the story of the women of the “House of Ideas” from 1939 through today, and along the way, to find the meaning of their own Marvel stories. Packed with biographies and illustrations from creators, graphical reprints and excerpts of historic Marvel comics, and exclusive interviews from acclaimed directors like Anna Boden and Cate Shortland; lauded writers such as Kelly Sue DeConnick, Eve Ewing, Rainbow Rowell, Nic Stone, G. Willow Wilson, Tini Howard, and Maurene Goo; top artists like Jen Bartel; and influential producer Sana Amanat, Super Visible: The Story of the Women of Marvel is an essential read for fans of all ages.

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ENTITY by Meg Smitherman

“You thought you knew pleasure before you met me. You were wrong.” Kit Fox needs a fresh start. Her essays on quantum physics are too outlandish for the mainstream, and her writing career is fizzling. But things look up when she’s offered the opportunity of a lifetime: a private three-day interview with reclusive billionaire Ian De Leon, inventor of the Pleasurebot. He’s publishing a biography, and he wants Kit to write it. But Ian has a secret locked away in his sky-high penthouse: the Prototype, a disobedient and unpredictable new Pleasurebot. Against Ian’s explicit wishes, Kit becomes completely enraptured by the Prototype. And what she thought was going to be a standard interview becomes a sickening freefall into obsession, self-discovery, and otherworldly desires.   AmazonKU

CROWN PRINCE’S MATE (THE OLD WAYS BOOK FIVE) by Corin Cain

The crown prince and his brutal triad are going to make me their princess. Adriana Hart: Prince Doman, Titus, and Gallien are my darkest secret. When the Bond thrummed across the universe, the arrogant prince and his triad invaded my mind, nostrils flaring as he tasted my scent. If anyone knew I was bound to them, I’d be stripped of my title as Prime Minister and publicly disgraced. The Pentaris Sector has defied alien aggression for millennia. I lead a hundred billion souls, but to the Aurelian triad, I’m just a prize to be claimed. They want to take me to their home world. Crown me. Breed me. Break me. Hated burns through me – but that’s not what terrifies me. It’s the need. That dark, molten pull that whispers I was made for this. That if I let them forge the ancient Bond between Aurelian and Fated Mate, I’ll surrender everything. Including my heart. Now I face an impossible choice. Resign and abandon my people to war. Or marry the three alien warriors I vowed to resist.   AmazonKU

CLAIMED BY THE ALIEN HUNTSMAN (CLAN OF THE FORGOTTEN TUNDRA BOOK ONE) by Leona Windwalker

VS Note: MM SFR.

Marketing pre-packaged sandwiches was not an exciting job, but it paid the bills. Okay, actually I hated it and it barely covered the basics. Long drives down rural highways to gas stations and minimarts in one and two stoplight towns across a two state area made for a terrible commute. I wanted out, but I’d thought I’d start looking for a new job closer to my apartment. Not get kidnapped along with a whole bunch of other humans by one set of aliens only to crashland on an inhospitable planet inhabited by yet another set of aliens. Seriously, when the other survivors voted that it would be me to venture out of the wreckage to see if there was somewhere safe for us to go, there was a whole lot of nothing but white, more white, and oh, even more white frozen landscape as far as my eyes could see through the falling snow. This Florida boy was not a happy camper, let me tell you.
Then, he appeared. At first, I thought I was about to be eaten by an alien Yeti thanks to the furs he wore. Instead, when he shed them to wrap me up, I was stunned to find a seven foot plus tri color tabby cat man with a disconcertingly human-like face and body. A very ripped one that under very different circumstances would have had me drooling. He picks me up and hauls me off, not understanding a word I’m trying to get across about the others. I need to get him to understand, so we can save them.The way he looks at me as we spend more time together? Some other things don’t need words to be universally understood. This planet might be frozen, but things are definitely heating up.

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MY MASQUERADE WITH THE DUKE: STEAMY REGENCY ROMANCE WITH A SCIFI TWIST (REEVES OF REEVES HALL BOOK TWO) by M M Wakeford

Liora Reeves is tired of having to conform with the strict rules that English society sets for women in regency England. Coming from Uvon, a planet two million light years away where females have freedom and power, she has tried as best she can to adjust to her new circumstances following her family’s banishment to Earth. But when an opportunity arises to break out from her staid existence, she decides to take it—and masquerade as a man. What she doesn’t expect is to meet a handsome duke on her journey to London and to find herself falling in love.     AmazonKU

ROMANCING THE ALIEN 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY BUNDLE by Various

VS Note: These are previously released stories.

Looking for possessive alien alphas, scorching fated mates, and unexpected abductions? You’re in the right galaxy.
Celebrate ten steamy years of the Intergalactic Dating Agency with this special anniversary bundle featuring stories from your favorite sci-fi romance authors. These alien heroes aren’t just out of this world—they’re out to make you theirs. Growly dragon shifters. Built-for-pleasure cyborgs. Dominant males with very special assets. Clueless hunks learning the language of love—Earth-style. Inside, you’ll find: 
– Fated mates – 
– Enemies to lovers
 – – Dragon shifters
 – – Mail-order brides – 
– Soul bonds – 
– Cyborgs, princes, alien misfits– and more! Warning: Side effects may include spontaneous blushing, heart-melting swoons, and a desperate need for your own alien mate. Strap in. It’s time to get abducted… for love!

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DESERTED (LEGION: THE SAVAGE LANDS SECTOR) by Eva Priest

Jas – One second, I was hunting down ghost stories in the Sahara. The next, I’m waking up on a blistering alien desert with two suns, one survival bunker, and a grumpy catman who keeps calling me kassari. Fated. Mate. His. Commander Rhaekar is seven feet of pure “don’t touch that” energy—except when he’s touching me. And when we share a dream? I see what he’s holding back. Possession. Heat. A slow, burning hunger that says I’m his from now until the stars burn out.I should want to get home. But the longer I’m in his arms, the more I start to think…maybe fate knew exactly what it was doing. Rhaekar – She fell through a rift and landed in my wasteland. She is loud. Human. Reckless. Everything I do not need. And yet—she’s mine. My mate. The one fate has chosen for me. But this desert hides more than heat. Buried beneath the sands is something I was sent to guard—ancient tech with a mind of its own. Now it targets her. But I was forged in fire. And I will bury every threat beneath these dunes before I let the universe take my mate.     AmazonKU

ALIEN WANTS A WIFE (INTERGALACTIC DATING SHOW BOOK TWO) by Carlotta Page

ENTWINED (BRUTES OF BRISTLEBROOK TRILOGY BOOK THREE) by Rebecca Quinn

SURVIVOR: A SPACE PEARL’S TREAT by Annie Lucas

XYLOS MATES #1: BONDED TO THE STAR BEAST by Cassia Quinn

ACCIDENTALLY ABDUCTED (NEREIDAN COMPATIBILITY PROGRAM BOOK ONE) by Caitlin Ricci

THE STARS WE CARRY by E S Brandon

NAGA WARRIOR’S MATE (NAGAS OF NIRUM BOOK FOUR) by Celia Kyle and Anne Hale

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

VS: I’m rereading portions of LADY OF THE STAR WIND in connection with my WIP, which is a Badari Gladiator novel. I had to refresh myself on things in the Outlier Empire…I’m not revisiting the main characters from this novel but the Outlier Empress makes an appearance…

LADY OF THE STAR WIND

DEVIL IN THE DETAILS (VEGAS SLAYERS BOOK TWO) by Christine Pope

Winning at poker is easy when you’re part demon. Staying alive is another story. Caleb Lockwood thought he was done with Hell’s games after banishing a high-ranking demon from Las Vegas. Now he’s focusing on moving into his new, fabulous house and staying under the radar — until a local poker tournament catches his eye. One last chance to prove he can win without supernatural help seems harmless enough. Delia Dunne has enough on her plate handling ghost clearings and real estate sales without worrying about her part-demon business partner’s gambling habits. But when suspicious buyers start circling Caleb’s properties and fellow players drop like flies, she realizes the tournament is more than a simple game of cards. As demonic signatures multiply across Vegas and mysterious energy grids activate beneath the city, Caleb and Delia uncover a sinister plot involving possessed real estate agents, mystical ley lines, and a corporation with ties to the underworld. The final table isn’t just playing for money—they’re playing for souls. And the house isn’t just rigged…it’s hungry.With the help of a cryptic supernatural investigator and a dwindling supply of holy water, Caleb and Delia must expose the true stakes of the game before the desert city becomes a literal Hell on Earth. But in a tournament where every player could be a demon in disguise, the only winning move might be not to play.

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WEARING THE LION by John Wiswell

Sometimes a goddess’s worst enemy is her biggest fan. Heracles, hero of Greece, dedicates all his feats to the goddess Hera. If only he knew that his very face is an insult to her…as he is yet another child that Hera’s dipshit husband, Zeus, had out of wedlock. “Auntie Hera” loathes every minute of Heracles’ devotion, until she snaps and causes an unspeakably tragic accident: the death of Heracles’ children. Plunged into grief and desperate for revenge, Heracles is determined to find the god that did this. Wracked with guilt and desperate to save face, Hera distracts Heracles with monster-slaying quests, only to find that he is too traumatized to enact more violence. Instead, Heracles cares for the Nemean lion, bonds with the Lernaean hydra, and heeds the Ceryneian hind. Each challenge adds a new monster to Heracles’ newfound family. A family that just might lay siege to Mount Olympos.

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HER SCOT OF YESTERYEAR (MCLEOD DRAGONS BOOK ONE) by Sky Purington

What if I told you fairytales do come true and the man of your dreams existed six centuries before you were born? Then what if I told you the fairytale was wrong, and he was in love with someone else? You would probably tell me I was losing my mind, but I’m not. It was confirmed when I moved into my new home in New Hampshire and learned that the whimsical stories that had been born of my imagination since childhood were real. Very real and made up of a tall, handsome Highland dragon warrior. Yet when I’m whisked back in time, unlike my dashing hero of Yesteryear, as I so lovingly called him, Laird Broderick MacLeod is nothing like I imagined. He’s brooding and standoffish, pining over lost love, until a magical Viking sword draws us together, igniting a scorching passion that attracts the wrong kind of attention. The sort of attention that will turn the King of Scotland’s scrutiny our way and spark an age-old blood feud between the MacLeods and a rival clan that could threaten history unless I do the last thing I saw coming. Something that will tear me away from Broderick unless he defies his monarch and risks everything. I must become the enemy’s mistress to appease the king and bring peace.     AmazonKU

TWISTED SECRETS (KNIGHTS OF THE TWISTED TREE BOOK THREE) by Barbara J Webb

VS note: LGBTQ Fantasy.

Far to the south, the haunted ruins of Castle Ulek still stand, hiding secrets that the remaining Knights have sworn to protect. When Samir, Sheluna’s apprentice, decides to travel south, Varajas doesn’t trust what the wizards are up to. He follows Samir in disguise, never suspecting that his own past may be catching up with him. Ruan knew Varajas before Varajas was a Knight, and he has a score to settle. Even if he has to follow Varajas into the nightmare that stands at the center of the cursed Castle Ulek. When Samir, Varajas, and Ruan find themselves trapped, they must find a way to work together, even if every moment they spend close to each other risks their lives, and even worse–their hearts.     AmazonKU

THE ORC’S THIEF BOOK ONE  (THE STONEFROST CLAN BRIDES BOOK ONE) by Zoe Ashwood

He’s the orc I robbed. I’m the mate he’s been searching for. Neither of us is thrilled about it.Tessa: I have a bad habit of breaking into places I shouldn’t. Like the room of an orc warrior I spotted in the streets. I need information to find my missing friend—he has gold and secrets. So I took both. Arlon is everything I like to avoid—honorable, persistent, dangerously kind. I certainly didn’t expect him to hunt me down…or to claim I’m his fated mate. She says this is just a partnership. I say she’s mine. 
Arlon: I’ve spent years searching for my mate, and the one time I let my guard down, she steals from me. She’s clever, chaotic, and absolutely mine. Now I just have to convince her of that…while protecting her from the gang she pissed off and helping her find her friend. The closer we get to the truth, the closer we tread to enemy territory—and the Stonefrost Clan doesn’t take kindly to trespassers.     AmazonKU

WILD INSTINCTS (MORE THAN HUMAN BOOK THREE) by S E Smith

Primal instincts…Jayden, one of the few surviving humans known to exist, grapples with the betrayal of her own clan, plunging her into a world of darkness and distrust. Determined to evade the clutches of the Others—shape shifters who now dominate the Earth—she finds herself entangled in an unexpected love triangle with two wolf shifters. Van Timberwolf and Peterson Redfoot can’t believe they have found their destined mate among the dwindling human population. It doesn’t take long for them to discover that Jayden’s elusive nature and fierce resolve pose challenges unlike any they’ve faced before. Despite the protection of the highest authority, the threesome finds themselves ensnared in a perilous game of cat-and-mouse where betrayal waits at every turn, and clandestine organizations lurk in the shadows. None of them are safe when Jayden becomes a target. When poachers exploit the undeniable bond between herself and the two shifters who adore her, they set off a chain of events that imperils everything Van and Peterson hold dear. With twists as unpredictable as Jayden herself, the poachers are about to realize they’ve underestimated the resilience of the human spirit. Can Jayden embrace her primal instincts to protect the ones she loves before it’s too late for them all?

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HITCHED TO THE WOOD NYMPH (MONSTER MATCHMAKING SERIES BOOK TWO) by Eden Ember

In a world where humans are bound to monsters by fate, Acacia, a determined human, finds herself unexpectedly matched with Thornix, a mysterious wood nymph. As they navigate their forced union, they must confront the dark forces threatening their world and the forbidden love that blossoms between them. In the harsh world of Magnus Terra, where humans live under the governance of monster districts, Acacia is matched with Thornix, a powerful wood nymph, through a DNA matching system designed to integrate humans and monsters. As they embark on their journey together, they face numerous challenges, including the societal pressures of their world and the internal conflicts of their own hearts. Through their struggles and discoveries, they must decide whether their bond can overcome the obstacles that threaten to tear them apart, or if it will become the very thing that saves them.     AmazonKU

INSQUIDIOUS DEVOTION: SUCKERS FOR LOVE MYSTERIES BOOK  SEVEN) by K L Hiers

Between raising a tiny demigoddess and their private investigation business, Sloane Beaumont and his husband, Loch, have their hands and tentacles full. Unfortunately, they still have to save the world—again. Sloane and Loch are on their way to a mysterious crime scene when an old god named Cleus attacks. It’s the latest in a long list of potentially apocalyptic crises, and that’s not a coincidence. While some people just want to watch the world burn, local cultists are determined to strike the match. If their plan to awaken an evil god succeeds, they’ll get their wish. With victims magically drowning left and right and the revelation that the old gods are real leading the public into mass panic, Sloane and Loch must gather their friends and family—and a shady local gangster—to solve the mystery and defeat new dangers. But the biggest threat may be one they never saw coming.   AmazonKU

CROWN OF BROKEN PROMISES: EMPIRE OF CURSES AND DREAMS NOVEL: A NIGHT AND RAIN SERIES PREQUEL by Susan Person

Some bonds are written in the stars. Others are forged in the forbidden. When Crown Princess Gemma ventures to the edge of the Forbidden Forest, she falls straight into enemy hands. Captivated by Prince Laurel’s warm aura and gentle nature, Gemma discovers that nothing about the enemy kingdom matches what she’s been taught. The mysterious connection that sparks between them defies explanation, and the secrets of her mother’s past slowly unravel with each passing day. As her protective unicorn, Cyrus, grows uneasy and her family awaits her return, Gemma finds herself torn between duty and a desire she never expected. Ancient magic is failing at the borders, and vampires threaten both kingdoms. When centuries of history crash against newfound passion, Gemma must decide: Is the heat between them worth risking two kingdoms? Fate doesn’t care about battle lines.

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THE SECRET ROMANTIC’S BOOK OF MAGIC: TWELVE SPELLBINDING ROMANTASY STORIES by Various

Enemies become lovers, rivalry turns to romance, and convenient marriages create true love in these 12 addictive Romantasy tales. Featuring Olivie Blake, Kelley Armstrong, Katherine Arden, Hannah Nicole Maehrer, Tasha Suri, Melissa Marr and more. Fall in love with these twelve gorgeous Romantasy stories from bestselling and beloved authors. Lost lovers return for a second chance –​ but what are their motives? Academic rivals compete for a prestigious position, but their sizzling chemistry might get in the way. A monster slayer​ posing as an unwitting sacrifice meets an intriguingly moral prince. From relationships caught ​in disparate timelines to ghostly ballrooms and dragons that need rescuing from princesses, this anthology gives you an inventive new spin on all your favorite tropes, and much more that you’ve never seen before.

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THUS WITH A KISS I DIE (DAUGHTER OF MONTAGUE BOOK TWO) by Christina Dodd

The delightfully irreverent eldest daughter of the not-so-ill-fated Romeo and Juliet returns to sleuth another day in fair Verona, in this hugely entertaining historical mystery series with a refreshingly bold premise. “Woe, for I am the bug that meets the windshield’s might, No longer the speeding glass, smooth, clean and bright . . .”You’re right. I, Rosie Montague of Verona, am lousy at iambic pentameter and Shakespeare speak, but you get the point: Sometimes you’re the windshield and sometimes you’re the bug. I, who for my whole life, have cruised along, unruffled by life’s trials, am suddenly smashed flat and speeding recklessly up the WhattheHellHappened Highway. Why? you ask . . .I’m 20-years-old and by my own design, never been wed, free as no married woman ever is. I’m beautiful, but without conceit, for Juliet, my legendary Mamma is the most gorgeous creature to ever walk the earth. Just ask Romeo, my legendary Papà. (Rumors of their deaths were premature.) I was heartwhole until I fell (literally) in love with Lysander of the House of Beautiful. But our love was not to be, for I was thwarted by Escalus, the Prince of Verona . . . who had designs on me. I’m trapped. Then! I’m presented with a solution. Escalus’s father, Prince Escalus the Elder, appears to me. He tasks that I find his killer. Did I mention Elder is a ghost? Given that I only recently dispatched Verona’s first serial killer, I’m less than pleased. Yet Elder promises to unite me with my One True Love, so I gather clues. Meanwhile, revolution threatens, for beneath Verona society’s glittering surface lurk dark shadows—and an enemy eager to make me a tragic heroine in my own right.

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WRONG NUMBER, RIGHT FOX: AN MM MPREG SHIFTER ROMANCE (DIAL M FOR MATES) by Lorelai M Hart and Colbie Dunbar

Sometimes the wrong number is the exact one you need. Most people think that being next in line for den Alpha equals me having my shit together. I categorically do not. It’s more than being a leader. I also need to keep our den business going, and I’m flailing hard, and I’m only in charge of only one division. How am I supposed to handle them all? I have two years to figure this out or step down and let my brother take the reins, and his idea of leadership is to bleed anyone who disagrees with him. My den needs me to be the Alpha they deserve, and I hire a shifter who runs a business consulting firm to be my shadow. Only problem is, a website error has me actually hiring his co-worker instead, one who has no idea shifters exist, knows how to wear a suit in the most distracting way, and has me forgetting this is strictly business. Oops.     AmazonKU

BLACKMONT BITTERS (THE KINE PROPHECIES) by Tracey Cooper-Posey

In a world where the Kine rule and the future is never certain, one woman’s heart holds the key to her destiny. As Christmas Day rapidly approaches, Melina Richardson would do anything to be able to forget the Kine—the ancient, otherworldly beings who live among humans but answer to their own rules. She’s already lost her lover, Axel, to their ranks when he was transformed into an immortal Einherjar on Christmas Day one year ago. When her best friend, Christie, is found dead after a tragic and mysterious fall from grace as one of the Kine’s elite, Melina is pulled back into the Kine world. Face-to-face with Axel, Melina must confront her lingering feelings. With the weight of an ancient prophecy on her shoulders, her heart is torn between love and an uncertain future. In a world of immortals and lost prophecies, is love strong enough to change the future?

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KERES (FATED DRAGON DADDIES BOOK SIX) by Pepper North

When all hope has evaporated, his search will focus on replacing himself. Rimi has existed in the haze of a mountain shielded by clouds. Always dreaming of the sun, she’s never risked basking in its warmth. As the last hope for desperate dragons, being cherished as a fated mate is not this female’s destiny. Keres has lived without a mate for too long. His battle to cling to sanity is coming to an end. Only one choice remains—abandon his need for a Wyvern mate to hunt something more elusive. The clock is ticking as blackness consumes his mind and soul. Change has come to Wyvern. A centuries-old pact between the founders and their powerful allies could save the inhabitants of the city once again, but only a dragon Daddy can truly guard his mate from harm.     AmazonKU

THE STONE BRIDE: LUNATERRA CHRONICLES by Theodora Taylor

Every 25 years, a princess from my Lunaterra kingdom is sacrificed to the Stone Fae King. We call her the Stone Bride—because her fate is sealed from the moment she’s born. I’ve served this doomed-but-spoiled princess as a lowly handmaiden since I was five, fetching her gowns, keeping her secrets, and cleaning up every mess she made. “Tomorrow I’ll finally be free,” I tell myself the night before her departure to the mountain kingdom ruled by a merciless king whose monstrous deeds are whispered about throughout our realm. But tomorrow comes. And instead of waking up on my floor mat at the foot of the Stone Bride’s bed… I jolt awake inside a carriage. Wearing her wedding dress. I’m not sure what’s worse—realizing I’ve been swapped in to fulfill the Stone Bride’s sacrificial lamb role after a lifetime of thankless servitude…Or knowing what’s waiting for me at the end of this ride: A monstrous king rumored to have never let a single bride survive the wedding night.     AmazonKU

HER NEXT DOOR BEAR MATE (CRESCENT LAKE BEARS BOOK SEVEN) by Arizona Tape

Margot has had a distant crush on the bear shifter next door for as long as she can remember, but Poppy was never single. Until suddenly she is. A funny misunderstanding brings the two women together and Margo’s crush grows into real feelings but she’s not the only one after Poppy’s heart. Does Poppy feel the same or will she forever be just the girl next door? Her Next Door Bear Mate is a sapphic paranormal romance with fated mates featuring a bear shifter and her mate. It includes a standalone romance and a dash of steamy goodness.

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THE LADY, THE TIGER AND THE GIRL WHO LOVED DEATH by Helen Marshall

As Sara Sidorova hovers between life and death, she is visited by Amba, the tiger god who will devour creation if he is released from the chains that bind him. Amba gives Sara an extraordinary gift: a glimpse into the future. Years later, her granddaughter Irenda will grow up in a war-torn country where survival means obedience. When a devastating attack robs her of her parents, she travels to Hrana City. There, her grandmother agrees to teach her the ultimate secret: how to tame death. In the circus, amongst the magicians, the strongmen and the contortionists, she will start down a dangerous road, to carry out a revenge decades in the making… and bring justice into the world for herself and for her family. Rich with glamour and strangeness, brutality and deceit and the dark magic of the circus, this haunting fable from a multi award-winning author will chill your bones and make your heart ache.

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THE UNSEELIE COURT (THE UNSEELIE CHRONICLES BOOK EIGHT) by Kathryn Ann Kingsley

Ava Cole thought she’d escaped the Web—and the dangerously seductive spider who ruled it. She was wrong. Now the “guest” of the Moonlit Court of the Unseelie, Ava finds herself caught between two immortal brothers preparing for an ancient war. Valroy, the vicious Unseelie King, offers her power in exchange for becoming his weapon. Serrik, the exiled spider-like fae whose dark magic flows through her veins and haunts her dreams with promises of love and vengeance. But as the Web’s influence spreads through Ava’s body, marking her with strange and twisting tattoos, she discovers that everyone has been lying to her. The truth about what she’s becoming is darker than she ever imagined. When Ava learns the devastating secret at the heart of the Web, she’ll face an impossible choice: risk her humanity to become an unstoppable force of destruction…or fight to remain herself and risk losing everything. Including the fae exile who might have stolen her heart.   AmazonKU

THE MERCY MAKERS (THE MOON HERESIES BOOK ONE) by Tessa Gratton

Can an empire trip and fall on a mere strand of silk?  Iriset is a prodigy and an outlaw. The daughter of a powerful criminal, she dons her alter ego Silk to create magical disguises for those in her father’s organization, but she longs to do more with her talent: to enhance what it means to be human by giving people wings, night-sight, and other abilities; to unlock the possibilities of gender and parenthood; to cure disease and even to end mortality itself. Everything changes when her father is captured and sentenced to death. To save him, Iriset must infiltrate the palace and the empire’s fanatical ruling family. There, she realizes she has a chance—and an obligation—to bring down the entire corrupt system. She’ll have to entangle herself in the lives of the emperor and his sister, getting them to trust and even to love her. But love is a two-way street, and Iriset’s own heart holds the most mysterious and impenetrable magic of all.

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OFFICE OF THE LOST: CHAOS AND ORDER BOOK ONE by J Scott Coatsworth and Kim Fielding

When Perfection Collides With Chaos, Sparks Fly – Crispin Eladrin, desk fae at the Office of the Lost, could find a needle in ten haystacks. His desk is so neat it would make an accountant blush, and he’s never failed to complete a recovery mission. He has no idea how adorable he is, especially when he’s at his most annoyingly officious. Enter utterly chaotic Leopold Lane. His life is a masterclass in disastrous events–and it’s about to get worse. He’s the latest thing that Crispin has been sent to retrieve, but when they meet, sparks fly. Literally. And now they must find their way back before someone—or something—enchants them, eats them, or stomps them to death. Neither knows why the Office of the Lost is so hell-bent on acquiring Leo, but they’re determined to survive long enough to find out–and to see if opposites really do attract.

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HOW TO TREAT TALKING BEASTS (MARINE MAGIC BOOK TWO) by Elle Hartford

Sunlit Haven, marine biologist and animal rescuer extraordinaire, is happily scrubbing down her Marine Sanctuary when destiny strikes. Word of her efforts in Seaside has spread down the coast, and now the director of a zoo run entirely by talking animals wants her to take over the care of two very colorful porpoises. When an animal’s wellbeing is at stake, Sunlit is only too happy to pitch in. But she’s never ventured so far from Seaside before, and she soon runs into trouble. Not only is there the question of how to transport the porpoises and how to treat their magical affliction, there’s the difficulty of dealing with the zoo staff . . .But Sunlit has even bigger problems. Back in Seaside, the porpoises attract attention–too much attention. Some people are curious and supportive, but others begin to protest Marine Sanctuary’s presence on the beach, saying that animal care has no place on the boardwalk. Anxious even at the best of times, Sunlit is overwhelmed as she tries to navigate this newfound notoriety. Fortunately, she has her friends to help guide her. From Joy, the giant otter, to Fish, Chip, and Ige, Sunlit’s unofficial adoptive family, the one certainty is that Marine Sanctuary won’t be standing alone. Sunlit will need all the help she can get to heal the porpoises and figure out which of her new acquaintances is truly “beastly.” And along the way, she just might learn that sometimes speaking up isn’t quite as dangerous as it seems.

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A BOLT OF MAGIC (LOST KINGS BOOK FOUR) by Charlene Hartnady

Find a powerful witch. Escape the fae Court together. Do it before the eclipse tomorrow. It sounds straightforward, but my plan is riddled with more holes than a block of cheese. No self-respecting witch with any kind of clout will spare me a second glance. It doesn’t matter that we’re all captives here, shackled under the cruel rule of the fae. The harsh truth is that my situation is far more dire than theirs. Soon, I’ll be dragged back into the hellish mines, expected to labor relentlessly day and night. It’s a suffocating nightmare down there. Tomorrow is my only window for escape, and I must seize it with everything I have. It soon becomes painfully clear that I need to change my plan. I need a witch…but she will have to be as desperate as I am. A witch who has far less to lose than the others. Then I find her. It’s like she was dropped into my lap, or, perhaps, the other way around. McColl, though not nearly as powerful as the others, shares my burning desperation to flee this place. We’re doing it! Hopefully, my insane plan will work. The stakes are terrifyingly high, and there’s a significant chance one or both of us won’t make it out alive, but we have to try.     AmazonKU

AN ANCIENT WITCH’S GUIDE TO MODERN DATING by Cecelia Edward

Meet Thorn Scarhart, a thirty-nine-year-old witch who’s having trouble finding love in the 17th century. Despite the local matchmaker’s efforts and Thorn’s arsenal of powerful love potions, she has yet to fall in love. After the disappearance of her sister and the loss of her mother, Thorn was too caught up in…well, life, to focus on dating. Now, she fears she may have missed her chance. But, when one of her potion brews backfires spectacularly, Thorn is hurled 350 years into the future, landing in a bustling city where her once-isolated cottage is now a historical museum. While this unexpected leap through time may seem daunting, modern life does have its perks: indoor plumbing, electric kettles, and the world of online dating. At thirty-nine, the odds may not be perfect, but at least they’re not impossible. With the help of the museum’s new curator—and her charming veterinarian brother—Thorn dives headfirst into the 21st-century dating scene. And as she searches for romance, she might also find herself along the way.

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SEARCHING FOR HIS OMEGA: MM SHIFTER MPREG ROMANCE (OMEGAS OF OLIVER CREEK BOOK 14) by Lorelai M Hart

I’ve been searching for things all my life. That’s what raccoons do. Eventually, my passion for finding the treasures in other people’s trash led to me opening the first thrift store in Oliver Creek. People come in for all kinds of things. Some want to enhance their home with coveted vintage items. Others visit out of necessity when things are tough. I take great care in my shop, making sure things are easy to find and given all the respect they deserve. That’s what scavengers like me do. Some think we rummage through the trash and eat rotten food, but I give new life to things others consider waste. The one treasure I haven’t been able to find? My fated mate. Each time the door opens, I lift my eyes, hoping they will walk in. One day they might. Miracles happen in Oliver Creek every day.   AmazonKU

AS YOU WISH: A NOVEL by Leesa Cross-Smith

They say be careful what you wish for…For Lydia, Jenny, and Selene, au pairing in Seoul is the opportunity of a lifetime. Lydia wants nothing more than to transform into a leading lady; Jenny is determined to swear off love for good 5,955 miles away from her ex; and Selene is convinced working in Korea will finally lead her to her biological mother. During a combined family vacation with their host families, the women visit an enchanted waterfall on Jeju Island and make a wish under a full moon. Overnight, everything changes. Suddenly, Lydia is the girl everyone wants—except, strangely, her mysterious art class partner from Spain. Jenny is having secret, no-strings-attached fun with her host mom’s irresistible younger brother. And Selene is finally getting somewhere in her search for her mother thanks to a research-savvy photographer. But when Jenny’s romantic feelings begin to deepen, she realizes her wish is standing in the way of true, lasting love. Her decision to return to the waterfall will have unexpected consequences and force the au pairs to confront the hardest question of all. Could it be that their friendship was the real magic all along?

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THE DALLERGUT DREAM-MAKING DISTRICT by Miye Lee

Take a train ride to where dreams are made…It’s been a year since Penny first walked through the doors of the Dallergut Dream Department Store, and surviving a year at the store means one thing… She is now an official employee of the dream industry! She can finally take the express commuter train to the Company District, where all the dream-production companies are located, and discover how all raw dream materials and testing equipment are produced. But the Company District is not quite what she expected. Instead it hides a secret underbelly of the magical industry that Penny thought she was a part of. Penny discovers the Civil Complaint Center, full of people filing complaints about their dreams. She also learns about the regular customers who have stopped coming to the store. As she gets to the bottom of each complaint, she begins to expand her horizons, moving beyond the role of dreamseller to understanding what lies in the hearts of their lost regulars.

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THE ELLYRIAN CODE: THE TREATY OF EDRIENDOR by B F Peterson

Any youth may apply to Eshtem University and gain the chance to join an elite Order of dragon-riding, magic-wielding peacekeepers. Jadon, a privileged and reckless prince, looks forward only to the brief escape from his father’s political machinations that his studies offer. Christina, a princess from a rival House, believes the Order is the greatest force for good the world knows and can imagine no higher honor. Jenne hates nobles and relishes the opportunity to compete as their equal. Diar, who is smitten with Jenne, roommates with Jadon, and sworn to Christina’s House, finds himself increasingly torn between the other three as they train, study, and jockey for position among their peers. But as evidence of the Order’s corruption begins to emerge, the students will have to re-examine their assumptions about themselves, each other, and the role they hope to play in the Order’s future – if they aren’t expelled first.

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LUST AND FOUND by Sylvie Helstaff

VS Note: LGBTQ+ Fantasy.

Who knew you could summon a demon by accident? When Rowan’s eccentric great aunt died, they felt lost, now the lone queer sheep in a flock of faithful lambs. But when they move into the late woman’s house, a cleaning accident activates a dormant ritual and they’re suddenly confronted with two revelations: magic is real and demons are surprisingly hot. At least this one is. When opportunity shows up with lust in its eyes, you might as well grab it by the horns. With their world upended, Rowan finds themself embracing newfound magical abilities with the help of an elderly trio of witches, navigating a budding relationship with an amorous archdemon, and nurturing a growing group of queer friends at their new bartending job. Life finally seems to be going their way, despite their pious family and the nosy neighborhood priest who keep trying to tempt them back into the fold. But sometimes Hell is other people. Just when everything seems perfect, a stunning betrayal sees them taking refuge in an infernal realm unlike anything they expected. Hell isn’t what they were taught and maybe “home” isn’t so much about “where” as it is “who.”

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GLASS GIRLS by Danie Shokoohi

Alice Haserot thought she’d escaped the curse. For sixteen years, she’s lived far from her family and the ghosts she used to conjure. But her past isn’t so easily left behind. When Alice discovers she’s pregnant and her estranged sister, Bronwyn, turns up on her doorstep, her carefully built new life begins to unravel. Bronwyn offers an ultimatum: one of her daughters is trying to possess the other, and only Alice has the power to save them. If Alice refuses, Bronwyn will go to their abusive mother and expose her location. Forced to confront the terrors of her childhood, Alice returns home to face the inheritance of her family curse. Tautly paced and gorgeously written, Glass Girls explores the deep, complicated bonds of family and the shadows that follow us, no matter how far we run.

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A MAGIC DEEP AND DROWNING by Hester Fox

The Dutch Republic, 1650. One fine spring day in Friesland, twenty-year-old Clara van Wieren is faced with an ill omen: a whale, beached and rotting in the noonday sun. But Clara doesn’t believe in magic and superstition, and this portent is quickly dismissed when a proposal from a wealthy merchant arrives, promising Clara the freedom she seeks from her mother’s overbearing rule. When her attempts at overseeing the household at the family’s estate lead to her chance encounter with a young man with russet hair and sparkling eyes the color of the sea, she finds herself strangely drawn to him. As Clara grows closer to Maurits, she must choose between the steady, gentle life she has been raised for and the man who makes her blood sing. But Maurits isn’t who he seems to be, and his secrets, once hidden beneath the waves, threaten to rise up and drown them both. And when an ancient bargain, forged in blood between the mythical people of the sea and the rulers of the land, begins to unravel, Clara finds herself at the heart of a deadly struggle for power.

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FEATHERED THIEF: ALL THAT GLITTERS by J M Stengl

A bungled curse divides childhood sweethearts, a bird steals priceless apples, and one brave maiden hunts down her past. Can Lenka remember her prince in time? Young Princess Helena of Żyrardów despises her tormentor, Prince Kazik of Ostrów, until the day she realizes the boy actually likes her and friendship blossoms. In time, their royal parents arrange a betrothal, but first the princess vanishes, then the prince, and the entire region falls under a strange curse. Five years later, a girl known as Lenka the Archer tends a lonely golden-apple tree and wonders who she really is. Serving in the King of Trinec’s magical garden is a worthy position, but how did she and the tree come to be there? When golden apples go missing and the king’s two sons fail to identify the thief, the task falls on Lenka, who surprises a golden bird in the act. Instead of shooting it, she receives from the bird one golden feather and cryptic guidance. The princes go in search of the elusive bird but vanish. So, at the king’s order, Lenka must bring back the golden bird, the apples it stole, and the two missing princes. While disguised as a man and guided by a talking fox, Lenka takes on multiple challenges and finds friends in unexpected places, but nothing goes as planned. Will the stolen princess find her true self and her beloved prince? Can they rescue their land from its hopeless tangle of magic and mayhem?   AmazonKU

SILVER: MATE MATCH BOOK ONE by Taylor Rylan

VS Note: MM PNR.

Is it fate when you’re signed up for a blind date? Or just pure luck? Silver Thompson is content with his life. He runs Silverback Security with his brothers, and any needs he has are met without attachments. But as the oldest of five, he has become the first target of his Ma. She wants her boys all settled with families, and they all seem too content to simply exist as they are. Signing Silver up for Mate Match’s Valentine’s Day event was a chance she was willing to take. But would it work or backfire? Charlie Brown has settled into his life of routine. He’s tried to find love, but the guys he dated only seem to want him for one thing, and it isn’t to take him out and be seen with him. His job might be unusual for a koala shifter, but he loves it, and that’s enough for him. At his happily mated sister’s insistence, he signs up on the dating profile and is almost immediately matched for the upcoming Valentine’s Day event. Could finding his mate actually be that easy?     AmazonKU

CHARMED BY THE FOX PRINCE: A RAPUNZEL RETELLING (ONCE UPON A FAIRYTALE ROMANCE BOOK SEVEN) by Jessica Grayson and Aria Grace

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 Goblin 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 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

THE BLOOD MOON RISING: MAGIC AND MAYHEM UNIVERSE (A CAULDRON FALLS MYSTERY BOOK THREE) by C S Edwards

Some vampires want to drain your blood. This one wants to drain your property values. Meet Ronald Bitterhump: spray tanned vampire, failed resort developer, and owner of the world’s most tragic comb-over. His dream? Transform sleepy Cauldron Falls into “Fangtasia Falls”—a luxury vampire spa where the undead can get facials and work on their tans. (Yes, really.) His secret weapon? Tandy Keyes, a magically-challenged realtor who couldn’t light a candle with a flamethrower but can spot a commission opportunity from three counties away. Armed with business cards reading “Vampire Real Estate Queen” and a vision board covered in glitter, Tandy’s ready to sell out her entire town for a corner office and eternal commission rights. Standing in their way: Honey Hadwin and her long-lost sister Maisie (plus Bartie, a sarcastic British bat with strong opinions about Ronald’s fashion choices), one very competent detective, and Vlad Marcum—a vampire hunter who talks like a theme park pirate and carries enough stakes to build a fence. When the blood moon rises and Ronald arrives with his coven of discount vampires, he’s about to discover that magical water doesn’t appreciate being turned into a spa treatment—and that nothing ruins an evil scheme quite like a really, really bad hair day.

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TOO SEXY FOR MY HOOVES: MAGIC AND MAYHEM UNIVERSE (INN OR OUT BOOK TWO) by Donna McDonald

During her unjust incarceration, Selene has become sure that the last job she will ever want is being a full-time innkeeper. If she hadn’t been convinced before her latest guests arrived, cleaning out the centaur stall would have sealed the deal. Sure, she feels sorry because Prince Robyn is cursed, but that’s no excuse for him not leaving the stable and doing his princely business outside. At least his devoted sunglass-wearing bunny butler is cute. It’s no joke that Lord Alfred needs some lessons in modern humility, but Selene would never consider self-importance a crime. Magickals are all like that. Lord Alfred clearly loves Prince Robin like a son.  She’s also starting to think that Princess Peace and Harmony loves Prince Robyn, despite claiming otherwise. That’s why she would never allow the fairy queen’s spy to cause problems for the couple. Temporary or not, she is still the innkeeper for now.

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IN MY WILDEST DREAMS: MAGIC AND  MAYHEM UNIVERSE (WILD IN LOVE BOOK FOUR) by Cherie Marks

Hollyn Oates has no control over her magical abilities, and if she’s going to face her father, Grigori, the tear-stealing warlock, then she’s got to get her hocus focused. Just as the moon controls the tides, the upcoming full moon controls her fate. Hollyn must face the ocean of emotion she’s repressed and trust the salty but sassy Sea Witch, Yumia, to unlock the full force of her magic and defeat her father for good. Above the waves, Kai Iona—Son of Poseidon, heir to power he never asked for—is beginning to see the cracks in his celestial family’s golden armor. He travels to Atlantis with Poseidon, but once he’s there, he must face the truth. Kai is a pawn in a game he never agreed to play. When Hollyn is sent away with a tempting bodyguard, he realizes love may be the only power worth wielding. His new goal: get to Hollyn and, together, cause a comm-ocean. As fate drives them to the edge of the world—and into the molten heart of an active volcano—Hollyn and Kai must finally face her father. With the seas in turmoil, volcanoes awakening, and magic in the air, their love will be tested in fire, song, and sacrifice. Because this time, the end isn’t just near—it’s erupting. And they never imagined it would end this way, not In Their Wildest Dreams.

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SHIFT FACED: MAGIC AND MAUHEM UNIVERSE by Teresa Gabelman

Billie Ann grew up in Shift Faced, the rough-and-rowdy Shifter bar her stepfather ran with a firm hand and a watchful eye. After his sudden and suspicious death, the bar and all its secrets are now hers. As the only human in the bar overflowing with supernatural beings, Billie Ann must navigate old loyalties, new enemies, and Rafe, the dangerously sexy Jaguar Shifter, who was sent to “help.” The deeper they dig, the more they realize Davey’s death wasn’t an accident… and neither is her return.   Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

BEST TOWN, BEST WITCH: MAGIC AND MAYHEM UNIVERSE by Amy Gregory

In the quirky magical town of Assjacket, West Virginia, Chloe Woolsworth has finally found her place—complete with a sarcastic talking rooster familiar named Frosty and a budding relationship with handsome warlock publisher Lincoln Sands. But just as their romance begins to bloom, Lincoln receives a life-changing offer from a major media conglomerate to buy his publishing company—a deal that would require him to remain in New York City for years. As Chloe struggles with vulnerability and fears of abandonment, Lincoln searches for a solution that won’t force him to choose between his business legacy and their relationship. But when a mysterious magical storm appears over Assjacket, threatening everything they’ve built, they must combine their talents to protect the town they love. Faced with unexpected dangers, family expectations, and the possibility of a future together, Chloe must decide if she’s brave enough to embrace love despite her fears. Can Lincoln create a path that honors both his professional ambitions and his heart? And will Frosty ever stop giving unsolicited relationship advice?

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WITCHFUL THINKING: MAGIC AND MAYHEM UNIVERSE (THE BEWITCHED AND BEWILDERED SERIES BOOK ONE) by Isabel Micheals

After losing her beloved aunt, Ivy Cross is content running her magical herb shop alone—until devastatingly handsome Rafe Thorn crashes through her door in a shower of magical chaos. Rafe’s family curse causes his romantic feelings to trigger destructive magical outbursts. As his power spirals out of control, he’s desperate for Ivy’s help before he levels the entire town. As they work to unravel the truth behind the 300-year-old curse, their magical connection grows impossible to ignore. But breaking the curse might require the one thing they’re both afraid to offer—genuine love. With time running out and mysterious forces working against them, Ivy must decide: is protecting her heart worth sacrificing their chance at breaking the curse forever?

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WHISKER WHILE YOU WORK: MAGIC AND MAYHEM UNIVERSE by Ginger Kidd

The Pied Piper’s past is about to catch up with him. Will it be Glory who pays the price? It turns out running a cat café and navigating a new situationship with the Pied Piper is harder than Glory thought. She’s got an idea to get the café back in the black, but she’s less sure of where she stands with the town’s hottest thief. Things get more complicated when someone sends the Pied Piper a message in the form a rat. A real, live, actually kind of cute rat. And thanks to one questionable decision on Glory’s part, where one rat is, more quickly follow. Now Glory has to throw a kids’ princess birthday party. If she can pull it off while dealing with a rat-pocalypse, a secretive kind-of boyfriend, and escalating threats from a mysterious stranger, she just might be able to save her business. Provided, of course, she survives it.

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HOARDER H*LL HOUSE: MAGIC AND MAYHEM UNIVERSE by Virginia Nelson

Merideth Capybarabara couldn’t believe she got invited onto a fully-filmed home improvement show with three other contestants. Sure, she’s a witch, so her idea of being handy is just casting a quick spell, but she’s sure she can both win the contest and manage to use her magic to do it. Jeremiah and Jimothy James, home improvement brothers, aren’t worried about her or their competition, hot shot internet décor star Bodie Hammersmith. They’re sure they can prove who is the best decorator among them, and for sure, none of them intend to fall in love. The ghosts might have other plans.

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KRACKEN JOB: MAGIC AND MAYHEM UNIVERSE (THE KRACKEN’S OF KRACKEN HOLE BOOK ONE) by J Thompson

Dave loved being a Kracken. Loved the freedom of the Ocean, loved being a creature of Legend…..That was until everything changed….Now he’s on babysitting duty to a cave full of eggs and his tentacles don’t work like they used to. Dave wants nothing more than to go back to how things were until her. A mortal who has a gift with mythological creatures and a Siren’s song for Krackens. Can he resist her pull or will Dave accept his fate and do a Kracken Job.

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WHO’S YOUR CRAWDADDY?: MAGIC AND MAYHEM UNIVERS (HOODOO AND BAYOU SERIES BOOK SIX) by Kathy Love

Mally Jourdain Dubois is not your average princess. She’s a witch. And a fairy. It’s complicated. Even more complicated? She’s expecting the first-ever rougarou-witch-fey baby, and the whole magical world is losing its mind. Between whispering invisible beings, recon garden gnomes, and creeps from her past, Mally chalks the chaos up to her usual brand of enchanted mischief—until her mate, Etienne, suspects something darker at play. Someone wants their baby… and they’re willing to do whatever it takes to get it. Now, with witches gossiping, shifters scheming, and an unhinged ex-stepmother making cursed wedding plans, Mally must rely on her fierce family, a glitter-slinging Baba Yaga, and one extremely heroic crawfish to stop a magical kidnapping and keep her unborn child safe.

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FINLAY (WILD EDGES BOOK ONE) by Lark Taylor

VS Note: MM PNR.

Over a century ago, my alpha lost the one he loved. And so did I. My love for Danny’s wife is my deepest, darkest secret. All these years later, Danny has moved on and found a new love. I wish I could do the same. I’m stuck in a rut, going through the same routine day after day. Leading the clan is my motivation, but it’s not enough to fill the emptiness inside. That’s until I meet Chester. The quiet human florist has been hurt in the past. Someone has forced him to bury the person he once was. But I see flashes of him during our interactions. Every glimpse has me desperate to know more. To learn what makes him smile. To discover what makes him happy. All I have to do is persuade him to give me a chance. To trust me enough to let me close. The clan has been my motivation, but I think loving Chester is meant to be my purpose.     AmazonKU     AB

TIME TRAVELER’S PLAYLIST by David Homick

The past gave him everything he ever wanted. Now it’s tearing it away. Angus “Retro” Walker has always been out of sync with his own time. In 2024, he’s just a lonely musician with a love for ’70s rock. But when he stumbles through a portal to 1978, he finds everything he’s ever wanted—music that matters, a band on the brink of fame, and Grace Monroe, a singer with a voice as captivating as she is. Their connection is undeniable, but there’s a problem: he’s not supposed to be there. The longer Angus stays, the more the past pushes back, threatening Grace’s future and his own survival. With a jealous rival watching his every move and a fate he can’t outrun, Angus is left with an impossible choice: stay and risk losing his life and Grace’s career or return home and live without the only person who’s ever truly understood him. They say love knows no bounds—but does that include time itself? Can love rewrite destiny or will time tear them apart for good?     AmazonKU

TO TRAP A SOUL: DUSKWALKER BEGINNINGS BOOK ONE by Opal Reyne

**THIS BOOK SHOULD NOT BE READ BEFORE COMPLETION OF THE DUSKWALKER BRIDES SERIES** There were rumours about monsters lurking in the forests; creatures that instilled fear.
Lindiwe didn’t believe a word of it. That is, until she is stolen from her home and forced to the edge of a growing crevasse. Not only is she wrong, but the creatures are more terrifying than ever imaginable.
That same day, that same place, her life ends – and a new one begins. One of turmoil, change, and unbridled rage. Lindiwe learns she can stare into the void, and he often stares back…A deal is made, a bargain struck, and Weldir obtains a soul to keep. He’s finally found himself a mate. He knows she doesn’t trust him, doesn’t particularly like him, and she’s disobedient. But they made a vow, one he insists they honour, even if her mesmerising gaze never softens towards him. Their matebond is shaky, and Weldir doesn’t know how to strengthen it when they’re worlds apart.    AmazonKU

ORC ME MAYBE by Zora Black

I took this job to organize a summer camp, not fall for a grumpy orc CEO with tusks, abs, and zero chill. Now I’m dodging sabotage spells, babysitting goblins with glitter addictions, and trying really hard not to make out with my boss between team-building exercises. His daughter thinks I’m magic. He thinks I’m trouble. And I think I’m about five spreadsheets away from calling this chaos home. I came here to fix a mess. Now I’m risking everything for the monsters who made me believe in magic again. Enemies-to-lovers? Check. Found family? Check. Orc with a soft heart and a hard…everything? Absolutely. Grab snacks. You’re not putting this one down.     AmazonKU

PRINCE OF THE ARENA (BEASTS OF THE BRIAR PREQUEL) by Elizabeth Helen

VS Note: MM Fantasy.

What happens when the studious Prince of Autumn falls for the wild Prince of Summer? Prince of the Arena is a prequel novella that takes place many years before the events of Bonded by Thorns. It is best enjoyed after reading Bonded by Thorns. Farron, the Prince of Autumn, wants nothing less than to be tangled up with Dayton, the Prince of Summer. Dayton is reckless, wild, and probably hasn’t opened a book once in his life. Meanwhile, Farron likes to think everything through—including how to survive the next few weeks while his family is staying in the Summer Realm. But Dayton has set his sights on Farron, and despite his better judgment, Farron finds himself drawn into the storm that is the Summer Prince. The deeper he falls, the more Dayton pulls away, and Farron can’t hold onto him any more than the sand can hold onto the tide. Amid the dangerous landscape of gladiator battles, political intrigue, and the scorching heat of a Summer sky, Farron and Dayton are set on a path that will lead to true love or eternal heartbreak. A love story years in the making before a certain Rose blooms in the hearts of two men destined to save the Enchanted Vale… or destroy it.   AmazonKU   AB

CAELON (ROCKY MOUNTAIN PACK BOOK THREE) by Liza Bee

Selene – I always wondered why none of the guys in the pack ever felt… right. Why I’d rather spend my afternoons in the valley with a black wolf who never shifts, never speaks—just stays. They say your mate will feel like home, but what if home is a shadow you can’t name? A month before my birthday, everything shifts. The dreams start—of a masked figure and hands that know me. Then the gifts appear. And during Solstice, a mystery wolf steps into the firelight and makes me wonder… what if I’ve never really been alone? Caelon – I’ve loved her quietly, from a distance I forced between us. She was too young. I was too broken. But now, the time has come. I’ve left her pieces of myself—gifts, moments, the truth hidden in math and stars. She doesn’t know it yet, but she’s always known me. My wolf does. My heart does. And Fate? She’s never wavered. All that’s left is for Selene to see what’s been standing beside her all along—and decide if I’m still worth choosing.     AmazonKU

FATES DEFIED: VIKING TIME TRAVEL ROMANCE (CALL OF THE NORNS BOOK THREE) by Aimee Vance

Fates change forever in this Viking time travel fantasy adventure, the last installment of the Call of the Norns series. At this point, if things were going according to plan, it wouldn’t be my life, right? Turns out all of my worst nightmares were true, and we land back in the Viking world right as chaos descends. Ragnarok is coming, and apparently I’m the only one who can stop it. Try as I might to train in my magic, my skills prove to be tenuous at best. I’m starting to wonder if Hadriel wishes the bond had formed with anyone else, when Fate sends me one last message, and I have to make the most important decision of my life. Should I stay or should I go?     AmazonKU

ECHO FORT (SINS OF THE ZODIAC BOOK TWO) by Caroline Peckham

The sky is burning. The Reapers are keeping secrets. Vampires roam the wastes. And I’m headed down a path of destruction which can only end in death. I’m a soul cast adrift on a tide of grief and lies. A clock ticking down the moments to my inevitable destruction, and all I can do is race towards it. The nations are caught in this endless battle for supremacy and it’s hard to see myself as anything other than a pawn in the twisted games I’m helpless to control. The Waning Lands are screaming, soaked in blood for so long that even the rivers run red with it. But those screams are whispering riddles that only some of us can hear, begging us to see the signs and listen to the meaning beneath the words we chant so obediently. What if there is something more to this war? What if winning isn’t what actually matters? What if our magic isn’t the thing that truly divides us? My heart is hardened to the wants of the world and all who occupy it, yet still I hear them call my name. Perhaps it’s time I started listening and found out why the stars have set us this fate. Or if not the stars, then who? Something is rotting at the heart of our lands. So now I have a choice to make. Will I seek out the decay and work to destroy it? Or will I join it in its destruction of this world in vengeance for all the suffering it has offered me? I’m starting to want things I shouldn’t want. Desire a man I should hate. Care for a warrior I should only wish to harm. The point is, I’m beginning to feel like more than just another pawn in this endless game. But if I want to be the one who rolls the dice then I’m going to have to pay the price of playing for real.I only wanted to claim revenge for what I’d lost. Maybe Destiny isn’t done with me yet.     AmazonKU     AB

GREEN-EYED MONSTER: A STEAMY SAPPHIC WITCH ROMANCE  (COURT OF CHAINS) by Rawnie Sabor

An Envy fiend can only crave. And what she craves most is the forbidden body of a beautiful witch. Witches follow many laws, but Angela Norwood loves breaking the rules. She can get away with it too, if she stays focused. When your arcane research could get you thrown on a pyre, you shouldn’t entertain distractions. That includes the shadowy demon who just joined the Court of Chains, and whose mocking comments and green-eyed stares are fueling some highly inappropriate fantasies. There’s nothing Vex hates more than witches, and brilliant, gorgeous, untouchable Angela Norwood is the most detestable witch of all. With her provoking smirks and secret intentions, the Chains witch has turned into an all-consuming fixation. Her prim and proper act may have fooled everyone else, but Vex won’t rest until she’s revealed Angela’s twisted desires. But others have noticed the clever witch of Chains. Enemies beyond the Court have taken an interest in her secretive work, and suddenly, Vex has a choice to make. Let the threat to the Chains go undisturbed. Or wreak havoc on the people who’d dare threaten the object of her obsession.     AmazonKU

PRINCESS OF DEATH (DEATH SERIES BOOK FIVE) by Penelope Barsetti

Twenty four years have passed since Talon and Calista defeated Barron and his sons. The dragons were freed of their mental imprisonment and now they soar proudly in the skies above the Southern Isles. Twenty four years of peace. Until Lily Rothschild’s galleon sails off course and ends up far to the east…My parents didn’t raise me to be a beautiful princess in a gown. Didn’t raise me to sit on the terrace and drink tea and birth children. At twenty-three years old, I’m still unwed and geriatric to most people. But neither of my parents have ever cared. My mother has always wanted me to live the life that I want. My father raised me like a son. Taught me the sword. How to fish and hunt. How to sail in the dark. And my mother taught me how to speak with dragons. When I decide to live a life of adventure, I can see the hint of sadness in my father’s eyes, the worry that he always wears for me. But he lets me go. Encourages me to live the life that I want without reservation. It makes me love him all the more. I set sail with my crew, see white beaches and dense jungle, visit villages across the world, even take a vampire for a lover. But our ship becomes caught in a storm and is blown off course, and I find myself in the one place my father warned me to never visit. We get stuck on the rocks of an island and have to wait for the tide to rise before we can leave. But this island is strange, everything is dead and the mist is suffocating on the lungs .And then I hear my name, spoken in a voice deep and powerful, an endless echo in my mind. “Lily Rothschild — come to me.” A behemoth of a man, over six feet tall and with muscles thicker than tree trunks, he stands before me in a midnight blue uniform with a broadsword across his back. With deep brown hair, his eyes are dark like the earth and hard like a tombstone. I know who he is without an introduction. The God of The Underworld…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

POTIONS AND PREJUDICE (MOONFLOWER WITCHES BOOK ONE) by Tee Harlowe

Witch hates warlock. Warlock hates witch. Warlock falls for witch. . . . Things get very, very complicated. Elspeth Moonflower just wants to cast a spell. Unfortunately, that’s impossible due to a curse her grandmother cast that forces every witch in her family to marry before using magic. As a result, Elspeth and her sisters are outcasts, helping their mother run her traveling apothecary shop—while she complains that her daughters are all magicless spinsters. When their cart breaks down and strands them in the charming village of Thistlegrove, Elspeth’s older sister meets a handsome warlock who’s smitten. If only the warlock’s best friend wasn’t completely insufferable. Draven Darkstone is broody, arrogant, wealthy—a perfect example of why Elspeth never wants to marry. But for the sake of her sister, she needs to be nice. Which is hard when all Draven does is glower at her. It’s even harder when the glowering turns to longing glances. It’s downright impossible when he kisses her.  Little does Elspeth know, the line between love and hate just got thinner.     AmazonKU

STOLEN STAR (STAR TOUCHED FAE BOUND BOOK SIX) by Michelle Madow

They’re bound by love. Hunted by fate. And the only way to save the world… is to survive each other. 
After surviving gods, curses, and a kiss that fused their souls, Sapphire and Riven are finally united.
In name. In power. In purpose. In marriage. Their mission now is clear: travel to the Summer Court to solidify a political alliance, gather the forces needed to stop the Night Court, and rescue Zoey from the hands of the enemy before it’s too late. But nothing about this journey is safe. Not the assassins hiding among their own guard, and certainly not the secrets lingering between them. Because Sapphire is haunted by visions of herself as a killer, standing over the people she loves. And Riven, once the cold and calculating Winter Prince, is unraveling in his love for Sapphire after she brought him back from death by fusing her soul to his. The more his feelings consume him, the harder it is to lead. And if he slips, he could destroy everything he’s trying to protect. Together, Sapphire and Riven are stronger than ever. But strength doesn’t matter if they can’t navigate the intense bond that links their souls—one that could either save them or lead them both into darkness.     AmazonKU

BITE MARKS AND BROKEN HEARTS: MM PNR (KILLIGREW STREET CASE FILES BOOK ONE) by TJ Rose

How to destroy your life: Leave Ireland in the dead of night to flee to London; Get yourself dragged into an alley by a demon, marked, and doomed to die; Gain a mysterious, fatally attractive stalker/saviour. One with strangely sharp teeth…Flynn – I never asked for this. Okay, maybe a little. After all, the demon was undeniably hot–the perfect way to mend my broken heart. But I certainly didn’t sign up to become his prey–because now my chest burns with ice as dark magic grows inside me… and he’ll be back to collect it. Thankfully, I have a saviour. Tall, dark and handsome, though his vintage dress sense is slightly pretentious and his aversion to sunlight is a bit strange…But if he keeps looking at me like I’m something worth devouring, I might just let him. What’s one more bad decision? Sebastián – Five centuries has taught me three rules: stay detached, stay focused, and never, never feel too much. I built Killigrew Street to control London’s supernatural underbelly. We keep order in the shadows, we maintain the balance, and we absolutely do not rescue pretty Irish boys and lock them up in our hotel. Except, apparently, we do now. He’s marked. He’s stubborn. He has an infuriating habit of throwing himself headfirst into danger with zero self-preservation. And he’s my problem to solve. When my protective instincts quickly twist into feelings, I know I should walk away. But my cold, dead heart seems to have other ideas. For how long can I keep my true vampiric nature from him? In the meantime, at least watching him try to figure out why everyone keeps making bat jokes in front of me is… admittedly entertaining.     AmazonKU

MOONMARKED (ROYAL SINS BOOK TWO) by D N Hoxa

I thought the worst was behind me. Arriving at the Seelie Court to heal the sick prince who saved my life when I was five was supposed to be the end of my nightmarish (for the most part) trip through the fae realm. I should have been on my way home already, far away from fae and their politics. Instead, I’m running through unfamiliar woods with a furry friend at my heels, and magic that’s changing me from the inside out—and not in a cute “glow-up” kind of way. The worst part? No one knows what’s happening to me—not even Rune, the drop-dead gorgeous Midnight fae who risked everything to protect me, and stole all my good senses (and my heart) in the process. Now I’m hunted by sorcerers, wanted by the fae I left behind, and tangled in secrets I was never meant to discover. Soon, they catch me, though. Drag me back to the Seelie Court–and even though I’m supposed to be a guest, I soon realize just how deadly a smiling fae can truly be. The Queen’s Palace is far more dangerous than the woods of Mysthaven. If it wasn’t for Rune, I’d have never survived all those thorns hidden below perfect velvet petals. Until he‘s gone, too, and I’m left all alone to face the fae royalty. They are not what they seem, and apparently, neither am I. If I want to survive this madness, I’ll have to choose carefully who to trust. I just hope I don’t end up placing my heart—and my life—in the hands of someone who’ll break both. **Oh, and did I mention there’s a bizarre, uhm…coincidence involving me and the Ice Queen that Rune supposedly killed when he was six?**     AmazonKU

HUNT FOR THE WHITE DRAGON (DRAGONS OF FIRE AND ICE BOOK ONE) by Jada Fisher and K L Reinhart

Valda Hemmsdottir has made a name for herself as an elite tracker and bounty hunter, a profession that was thrust upon her when she was exiled from her clan. When she is kidnapped and returned home, she is given an ultimatum: hunt the white dragon or watch your clan be destroyed. She has no choice but to agree. It’s what she does after all. Instead, she discovers a magic thought lost in time, and forges a bond that could change her destiny and the fate of everything and everyone she holds dear.     AmazonKU

A CURSE OF STARS AND STORMS (THE CHOOSING CHRONICLES BOOK THREE) by Elayna R Gallea

She has death at her fingertips. He’s off-limits, but he might be the only thing that grounds her storm. River Waterborn is the daughter of a Representative. She was born to immense privilege and is cursed with immeasurable power. For the past eight years, she’s been trying to atone for the Incident. No matter how many lives she saves or patients she heals, she’ll never truly be able to escape the weight of her magic. One night, she loses two patients, and her control breaks. She runs from the hospital to seek the help of the only man she trusts: Nikhail Galebringer. Nikhail is more than just a powerful air fae who happens to be nearby. He’s also her brother’s best friend and is strictly forbidden. River believes herself to be cursed. She cannot be in a relationship with anyone, especially not the handsome fae she’s flirted with for years. She is a bringer of death, and she must remember that. But keeping Nikhail at arm’s length gets more difficult with each passing day. Soon, River is left asking if Cursed Ones can find love, or will she forever be alone with her storm?     AmazonKU

ASSISTING THE ALPHA  (SOLDATI SECURITY BOOK ONE) by Finn Walton

VS Note: MM PNR.

ETHAN – Setting up my own security company after leaving the military hasn’t exactly been smooth sailing, but my team and I are determined to make it work. Unfortunately, in order to stop a serial killer before the coven do and win a government contract, I find myself hiring the cousin of my biggest rival. He’s young. He’s a sorcerer. And the worst part? He’s cute as hell. AYO – Getting a job with my coven’s biggest rival surely can’t be the worst idea ever, even if my gorgeous, grumpy, wolf shifter boss does have his doubts about my loyalty. Ok, so my magic is slightly unreliable, and yes, I get a little distracted by the sexy alpha, but Ethan and his team are my best chance at catching the serial killer targeting my people. And if Ethan gets a little overprotective when my own life is in danger? I might just have to find a way to thank him.     AmazonKU

JOURNALS, LIES AND A GHOST IN DISGUISE (LILY AND CASSIE BY THE SEA MYSTERIES BOOK FIVE) by Nellie H Steele

When mother-daughter duo Lily Bennett and Cassie McGuire travel to Savannah in search of a legendary pirate’s journal, they expect a thrilling adventure—just not one that comes with supernatural interference. The ghost of Henrietta Nicholls is determined to use the journal to communicate more. But their search takes a dark turn when the man Clifton inhabits—local tech whiz Nate Johnson—is accused of murder. With time running out, Lily and Cassie return to Hideaway Bay to prove his innocence, only to find themselves caught in a tangled web of lies, danger, and spectral secrets. As ghostly whispers grow louder and long-buried mysteries resurface, they must decipher the truth hidden within the journal before the past claims another victim. Can they clear Nate’s name before it’s too late, or will their pursuit of the truth be their undoing?     AmazonKU

FATED SURRENDER (KINDRED OF ARKADIA BOOK SIX) by Alanea Alder

**Alanea’s Note** This is a re-release of a previously published title. It has been re-edited and a bit more content has been added, but nothing that would change the story dramatically. As always thank you for your support! Enjoy! Upon moving to Arkadia, Madison Claybourne, a high-power New York lawyer, discovers that she is mated to the diner’s cook. No matter how downright sexy the man is, she has trouble seeing beyond his apron. Will she let perception cloud her judgment to the point where she may lose her mate? Connor Arkadion is on the brink of exhaustion, helping to track a serial killer. With his mind burdened with the terrible images of the killer’s aftermath, he’s not looking to find his mate. When Madison dismisses him easily, he knows he will have to take drastic measures for his mate to see the man he is. The only problem is that the man he truly is, isn’t what Arkadia knows him to be. When evil once again begins to stalk Arkadia, Connor is suddenly on a timeline to find his missing mate before a maniac kills the one person to give him the solace he desperately craves.   Amazon

THE HOLLOW ALPHA (SHIFTERS OF MERIDIA BOOK ONE) by Himera Ink

He broke her. And then she broke the rules. When commoner wolf shifter Kassira is rejected in front of an entire royal ballroom by her fated mate, King Draven, the ruthless Alpha of Alphas, her world shatters. Banished to the cursed edge of Kunou Forest, she’s left to bleed in silence while he continues ruling with another woman on his arm. But a bond this powerful doesn’t die quietly. Six months later, Kassira is done grieving. She’s ready to sever the bond for good. Even if it means breaking herself to do it. But when she finally lets go, Draven’s monstrous lycan form awakens… and he doesn’t take rejection well. Especially when the mate he cast aside is no longer his.     AmazonKU     AB

WE HUNT THE NIGHT (BLOODSTONE ACADEMY SERIES BOOK ONE) by G Bailey

Bloodstone Academy is for strong, smart witches to hunt for their shifters, bond with them in the sacred forest, and fight with them in the war when they graduate. Only issue? Most students die from bonding, but that won’t stop me. Every generation of my family went to Bloodstone Academy, and it’s in my blood to thrive there. The witch war took my family, and I’m determined to help the Umbral Authority win. When I finally get the acceptance marking, I couldn’t be happier until I walk through the gothic doors and slam straight into a tall, stunningly beautiful dragon shifter…and he shoves me onto the floor in front of everyone. Bonding with a dragon shifter hasn’t been done in a hundred years…until I walk into the forest and four of them accidentally bond with me. Mazikeen Lycidas, Kane Ardian, Black Ashveil, Valeron Drexan are treated like gods at this academy— and they hate me. They never wanted to bond, and they don’t want to fight in the war. The four of them make my days at the academy hell, and the nights even worse. No spells are going to save me from them, not when we are pulled together by the bond. No magic will help me in the war if my shifters won’t fight. They say every dragon witch is cursed, and these four are all that is left in the world…and they are determined to ruin me.     AmazonKU

REGAL RISING (BETAS IN WAITING BOOK 32) by Viola Grace

Regis has spent her life knowing that she had a mate, and he was imprisoned. Sneaking into the Stronghold to find her mate was almost as difficult as leaving him there. Regis grew up with a good family and supportive friends. Having an old soul in her system caused her to skip a lot of the experiences that were treasured by those around her, but she knew what she was after. Her husband and daughter were out there somewhere; she just had to find them. Her sister, Rex, is at her side during her adventures, and with her nerves of steel, she faces down deadly guardians blocking the way. It is enough to get them into the Stronghold, and from there, Regis has to let her link to her past lead them from the past and into the present day.

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EDGAR (WALSH’S LAIR BOOK FOUR) by Kathi S Barton

She’s got a warehouse to launch, a daughter to protect, and zero patience for arrogant men—even if they’re dragons. Tabby Reader isn’t here for fairy tales. She’s building an empire, raising her daughter, and keeping her troublemaking brother, Tommy, in check. The last thing she needs is a possessive, growly stranger complicating things with talk of fated mates. Edgar Walsh thought his biggest problem this week would be financial projections—not falling head over talons for a fierce, no-nonsense woman who makes him feel like the ground’s shifting beneath his feet. Literally. When sparks fly, and tempers clash, Edgar and Tabby find themselves battling more than just attraction. Tommy’s behavior is spiraling—and it might just drag their future down with it. Sometimes, love doesn’t arrive with roses—it crash lands with fire, fury, and one very stubborn dragon.

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SHADOWVEIN (VEINBOUND TRILOGY BOOK ONE) by L Ann

Ellie Bennett was never meant to be here. One moment, she was in her world. The next, she was standing in a desert, drawn to a tower that should not exist. Inside, she finds a prisoner—bound by magic, waiting for the one who can break the spell. Waiting for her. He summoned her for one purpose: to set him free. Now, they are bound together in a land where magic is outlawed and those who wield it are hunted. Power is dangerous. Secrets even more so. Sacha Torran is manipulative, cunning, and always three steps ahead. He wields words like weapons, never reveals more than he must, and bends the world around him to his will. And Ellie is about to discover that breaking his chains was just the beginning.     AmazonKU

VOW FOREVER NIGHT (TO THE CRUEL GODS BOOK ONE) by May Sage

I didn’t think I’d ever see her again, then she barged into my life and shattered it. Kleos disregards every rule, all common sense that dictates she shouldn’t trust me. I’m a dark sorcerer, comfortable with murder, torture, and not entirely opposed to world domination. She’s the sweetheart of Highvale. We make no sense. I can’t say I care. Our city. Our families. Our entire world. It doesn’t matter what I’ll have to destroy to keep her. They told her I was bad news from the start. She should have listened.     AmazonKU

LOVE AND DEATH (TEMPTING THE FATES BOOK FOUR) by Alice Wilde

Death was once what I feared most. Now, it is a world without him. I thought I knew what pain was … until Death gave up eternity for me. I was played for a fool by Hades and the Fates, when it was Death they always wanted. I am nothing more than mortal pawn in a game of gods and monsters. Now, they have taken everyone from me. They expect me to be broken, to be compliant. To be woven into their plans. But I refuse to let Death’s sacrifice be in vain. I refuse to give up without a fight. I refuse to believe that love cannot win. I will find a way to change my fate, or breathe my last breath trying. For Death. For love. For the fate we deserve.     AmazonKU

A DANCE OF THORNS AND PETALS by Brandon Rohrbaugh

Eighteen men enter the arena. Only one will survive. And one of them… is not a man at all. When her twin brother is chosen to fight in the Emperor’s deadly Thorn Trials, a brutal, five-round competition where the victor wins the crown and the hand of the princess, nineteen-year-old Evaine Vale makes a desperate decision. She cuts her hair. Binds her chest. And takes his place. Now disguised as her brother, she must outwit and outlast seventeen others in a bloodstained arena filled with shifting terrain, vicious beasts, and deadly traps. But as the trials grow more brutal, Evaine finds herself drawn to a forbidden love, Cassian Varo, a strong, mysterious competitor with secrets of his own, and a touch that sets her blood on fire. With every round, Evaine gets closer to the final battle, and closer to the truth she’s been hiding. But if the court discovers her secret, she’ll be executed before she can ever claim victory. In a world of roses and thorns, lies and longing, what happens when love blooms where death was planted?     AmazonKU     AB

LUNA’S FORGOTTEN ALPHA (CURSED ALPHA BONDS BOOK ONE) by Gertty Rudraw

My life in one sentence? Dad forced me into a political engagement—with a man old enough to be my granddad. Sorry, but real life isn’t some fairytale romance. I should’ve been in a lab, not paraded around like some prize pony at a party. Becoming the future Luna sounds fancy, right? But it’s basically a life sentence with lavish catering. Everyone’s raising their glasses like I’m not the sacrificial lamb in designer heels. And then, he walked in. No title. No speech. No fake smiles. Just a look that said it all—I wasn’t anyone’s bride. I was the storm he didn’t see coming. So, I did what any sane woman would do: If this wedding was a mistake, I’d make it a damn spectacular one. Runaway bride? You bet. But just to make things clear, my life still not the type with a happy ending. Not yet, at least.   AmazonKU

EIGHT EMBERS: HEMLOCK ACADEMY BOOK EIGHT by Kelsey Soliz

I’ve freed my gargoyle mate, just intime for a nasty witch to show up and ruin our party. It’s all good though, because my demon mate is good with his hands (and his magic). Everything should be smooth sailing now, but as it turns out there’s a goddess from a realm of unicorns that’s got other plans for me. We’ve got this though…right? Would be helpful if something ominous didn’t happen to all the mates I’ve worked so hard to collect so far.     AmazonKU

BOUND (SKULLSTALKER BRIDES BOOK ONE) by Isabelle Taylor

Sweet witch Ruby Waterstone would do anything to protect her town—even open a portal and offer herself to a Skullstalker, a benevolent monster who lures lost travelers into his shadowy void to be devoured. But the void she steps into is shockingly beautiful despite its darkness. The Skullstalker is even more so. Ruby finds herself reluctantly charmed—even after the mysterious Skullstalker reveals what she must do to protect her town. Slate is too busy sleeping away the centuries to concern himself with mortal affairs. That is, until a stray witch appears in his void, begging him to fix the failing ward protecting her town. In return, she will give him whatever he wants. Unbeknownst to her, the ward can only be replenished by a mating ritual. And Skullstalkers can’t mate with mortals without practice. Thorough, repeated practice. But it’s not as if he’s confining her to his nest. There’s a sinister reason the ward is failing, and they must venture deep into his void to find it. Both are surprised to discover how much Ruby thrives in his dark realm. As they get closer to fulfilling the ritual, Slate starts to realize what he wants from her when all this is over: Her heart.   AmazonKU

PATHS UKNOWN: HANSEL AND GRETEL REIMAGINED (TALES OF WINBERG BOOK SIX) by Annette K Larsen

Ansel and Gretchen are best friends—not siblings—and it’s important to Ansel that no one suggest otherwise. Ansel knows two things for certain: how to wield a sword, and that he’s in love with Gretchen. Trained in combat from a young age, his dedication and skill are matched only by his commitment to keep her safe from any harm, even if it means risking his own heart. Gretchen has grown up training alongside Ansel, forging a bond through shared struggles and victories since childhood. But when her estranged father suddenly reappears, her world is thrown into turmoil. Is this her chance to rebuild a broken bond, or is he only here to break her trust—again? As their friendship is challenged and their feelings start to shift, Gretchen’s father pulls them into a world of danger and betrayal. Will an old woman in the woods be their means of salvation? And what of their friendship? Will they risk it to discover if their bond could be so much more?     AmazonKU

LOVING A VAMPIRE IS TOTAL.CHAOS by Aura Hayes

Celine Brennan should be riding the high of her recent promotion to detective, but instead she’s been saddled with a case no one can seem to solve with murders so gruesome others before her have quit. Not to mention, there’s something suspicious with a new club in town and her focus keeps being pulled from the case she should be devoting her attention to. Zavier Lockwood is old. Three-hundred-years old to be precise and he’s bored because of it. Killing the scum of Chicago and cleaning up the streets since the cops can’t seem to do it is his favorite pastime. Until he lays eyes on Celine. Soon, he finds his obsession with her far more tempting than murder. After all, no vampire can resist the allure of their mate. As their paths cross thanks to Zavier’s uncanny ability to be wherever Celine is they both come to realize there’s something far more nefarious going on in the city they both love. They’ll have to work together to get to the bottom of it, but what happens when Celine realizes the man she’s falling for isn’t only not human, but he’s the same one committing the crimes she’s supposed to solve?   AmazonKU

DARK FATE (SILVERGATE ACADEMY BOOK TWO) by Eve Newton

My magic is evolving, unpredictable and wild. What once exhausted me now flows through my veins like an addiction. Ancient texts whisper of vampires like me. They don’t mention the hunger that comes with the power, or that being hunted is my new normal. SilverGate Academy isn’t what we thought. The professors track my progress too meticulously. Record every surge of my abilities too carefully. Beneath the academy lies a sanctuary of ancient magic and even older secrets. My family didn’t hide me for twenty-one years out of love. They hid me out of fear. As my powers intensify, so does the attention of those who’ve been waiting centuries for someone exactly like me.   AmazonKU

MARKED: THE JOURNALIST AND THE LONE WOLF by Lindsey Devin

She’s hunted by one wolf. Protected by another. Journalist Cameron Torres doesn’t need saving—Until a brutal attack and a string of murders put her in the crosshairs of a bonded shifter obsessed with owning her. The police won’t help. Her ex won’t stop. And her only ally is a rogue wolf with no pack, no ties, and no business falling for her. Nate doesn’t do attachment. But Cameron’s sharp tongue, hidden strength, and the fire in her blood awaken something primal inside him. Something dangerous. Now she’s not just the story—She’s the fight of his life.     AmazonKU

ELANCER (IRONSIDE ACADEMY BOOK SIX) by Jane Washington

At some point, every game has to end. There must be a winner, and there must be a loser. There must be victory at all costs. Behind the cameras, something is shifting. The script is off, and their masks are slipping. The only thing more dangerous than the truth is what they’ll do to keep it hidden, but the walls are closing in and the spotlight is burning brighter than ever. For Isobel and the Alphas, there is nowhere left to hide. The time for moves and countermoves has come to an end. The game, finally, has come to an end. Beware, pretty Icons. Ironside Academy has terminated the feed.   AmazonKU

LOAD BEARING (GRIZZLY PROTECTION: ALASKA SHIFTER BRANCH BOOK TWO) by Elva Birch

When bear shifter Hunter goes to Alaska to save the family security business, he doesn’t expect to find it running fine without him… and he definitely isn’t expecting to go undercover for a strong, capable woman who is building a controversial house in the middle of nowhere who might be his destiny. Trixie is used to being underestimated. As a partner in a construction business, she’s fighting tooth and nail against delays, weather, theft, and sabotage. She doesn’t have time for romance or courtship, but she can’t say no when Hunter offers to work for her and find out who’s trying to destroy the project, even though he’s clearly never held a hammer in his life.     AmazonKU

GUARD BEAR (RETURN TO FATE MOUNTAIN BOOK FIVE) by Scarlett Grove

Big bear energy. Bigger heart. Biggest batch of cinnamon rolls you’ve ever seen. Mountain lion shifter Joy Kincaid built her dream life from scratch. As a beekeeper on her family’s ranch, she’s created a thriving artisan business with her own hands. But when strange incidents around her property escalate, Joy discovers going it alone isn’t an option. Former Portland police officer Andre Holt came to Fate Mountain seeking a fresh start after a partner’s injury left him questioning everything. The grizzly bear shifter throws himself into his new role with Bear Patrol, determined to protect his new community—until a dating app finds his fated mate. When Andre discovers Joy is his 100% match, his protective instincts clash with her fierce need for autonomy. While Joy values her hard-won independence above all else, Andre’s past failures make him desperate to keep those he cares about safe at any cost. With suspicious activities targeting local businesses and their own relationship hanging in the balance, Joy and Andre must learn whether love means holding on tight or learning to let go. Can this overprotective teddy bear and fiercely independent cougar find common ground, or will their conflicting needs destroy their chance at happiness before it truly begins?   AmazonKU

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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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CORVAK’S CHALLENGE (ICE PLANET CLONES BOOK FOUR) by Ruby Dixon

When the clone pods were abandoned on the ice planet, two of them opened before the others. Corvak, a gladiator and a splice, ran into the snows. He carried Aidy, a confused human woman. They’re on the run, determined not to get caught. Aidy has no idea what’s going on or why she’s been dumped in the icy mountains. Corvak, however, is convinced this is all one big gladiator game, and one he’s determined to win. To do that, they’ll have to avoid all the others and survive by any means possible. Why do they need this parasite anyhow…and why do their chests keep humming?   AmazonKU

I THINK I’M IN LOVE WITH AN ALIEN by Ann Aguirre

He’s stranded. He’s desperate. He’s not looking for love. Alien Tamzir Jaarn, a.k.a. Seeker, is paying the price for risking an illicit holiday on an interdicted planet. His ride off-world never showed, and he’s been stranded on Earth for nearly a year. His gear is breaking down, food is becoming a problem, and if his camouflage unit fritzes, he’ll wind up in a government lab. But he’s met some cool humans online, and they’ve invited him to the biggest space-themed convention around. Why not make memories with them while he figures out how to get home? Space Con or bust! She’s nerdy. She’s flirty. She’s ready for romance. Jennette Hammond is an endearing weirdo, voted most likely to bang an alien in high school. Her house is full of gray man collectibles, adorable tentacle monsters, and yes, in college, she volunteered for a SETI-type program. Not that she’s ever had any close encounters of the sexy, alien kind. Heck, she’s never even been able to convince anyone to attend Space Con. But that’s about to change. Finally, she has online friends who have agreed to go, and it will be a romp to remember—and she’ll finally put a face to the name of her longtime crush, Seeker. When alien meets adorkable, they’re destined for an out-of-this-world affair.

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LEGACY FOR THE ALIEN WARRIOR (TREASURED BY THE ALIEN BOOK 13) by Honey Phillips

VS Note: Had to preorder this one, sounds so good!

Former trauma nurse Kara Macintosh is a survivor. When she and her non-verbal son Rory are abducted by aliens, she fights with everything she has to keep them together, only to have the pair of them sold to the owner of a brutal asteroid mine. Although her medical skills are enough to keep them alive, it’s a constant battle for survival—until a huge scarred Cire warrior comes to their rescue. Captain Thraxar doesn’t get involved. Since the future of his race was destroyed by the Red Death, he survives by keeping his distance—from danger, from others, and especially from feelings. Despite his rules, he can’t resist coming to the aid of a beautiful, defiant female and her silent child. He promises to take them to safety, even though safety is hard to find in this part of the galaxy. Experience has taught Kara to be wary of anyone who seems too good to be true, but Thraxar’s gruff kindness and his patience with Rory quickly start to win her over. Her suspicion turns first to trust, and then to an unexpected passion. When they add a feral alien child to their odd little group, she realizes that more than desire binds them together—they are creating the family she has always wanted. But danger still hunts them, and claiming their future means confronting the scars of the past. When danger returns, will love be enough to hold them together?     AmazonKU

ATTACKED (A NEW WORLD BOOK TWO) by Eileen Troemel

Raiders! In the middle of the night, Zuk and Joee race to aid their neighbors when raiders attack their village on the new planet of Alure. Despite his size and fighting skills, Zuk gets snatched. Seeing her bond in harm’s way, Joee races to the rescue but misses him by moments. Lank transports medicals to a village to aid after raiders attack. When Joee strides onto his ship with her long black hair and silver eyes, he knows he must help her. He races after the ship which took Zuk. Zuk wasn’t the only one snatched from their village or their planet. Will Joee and Lank, rescue Zuk? What about the other villagers? The raiders must be stopped.     AmazonKU

FATE OF THEON (THEONRY RISING SERIES BOOK ONE) by Randa Hink

VS Note: FF Omegaverse. From MAY 25.

She thought she was just a mother trying to survive the end of the world. But the stars never forget their bloodlines. Lorne is a single mother navigating the slow collapse of Earth—until the skies open and reveal the truth: she was never meant to stay. Abducted during a global evacuation by a race called the Theon, Lorne finds herself aboard a warship she was never supposed to see, with a son who may carry more than just human DNA. As the truth of her lineage unfolds, so does something else—an instinctual, undeniable pull toward Major General RyJen, the stoic Alpha soldier tasked with protecting her. Their connection defies protocol, biology, and the unspoken rules of Theon society. Earth is gone. The ship is in lockdown. And Lorne is no longer just a passenger—she’s a Queen by birthright, a symbol of the sacred bloodlines once scattered to survive a civil war. But claiming her place among the stars means more than survival. It means risking her heart, protecting her son, and facing a future shaped by a past she never knew she belonged to.   AmazonKU

CLAIMED BY THE KRIJESE (KRIJESE WARLORDS BOOK ONE) by Erin Hale

Book one in the new Krijese Warlords series featuring Kala of the Krijese – Tropes: Single alien dad Forced proximity Hurt/comfort Alien that looks like an alien     AmazonKU

NEON FLUX (NEOSTELLARIS BOOK ONE) by Ava Thorne

Neo Stellaris is a city of neon lights and dark secrets, and despite the city’s clean energy, its soul is filthy. Corporations own everything, gangs take what’s left, and the people in between that are born with strange Flux powers? They survive however they can. But it’s never enough. Eon Ibarra has spent her life in the impoverished Magenta District, evading corporate control while supporting her hospitalized mother in whatever way she can, whether that’s sex work or stealing corporate secrets as a cyberrunner. Her rare electromagnetic Flux abilities make her valuable to rebels and corporations alike. When financial desperation drives her back to the underground, she accepts a mission that will either secure her freedom or cost her everything. Cy Hoshina, a black operations agent for POM Enterprises with matching Flux abilities, has spent a decade enforcing corporate will, making their problems disappear. Permanently. His carefully managed existence is shattered during a chance encounter with Eon—their electromagnetic fields synchronizing in a way neither can explain, or forget…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

CHAINED TO THE CHAMPION (DRAKARN MATES BOOK FIVE) by Kate Rudolph

One broken warrior. One defiant spy. A deadly mission with one rule: trust each other or die. Captured and stranded near the hostile city of Ignarath, Drakarn warrior Zarvash and human intelligence officer Vega Cross must rely on each other to survive. Their mission? Infiltrate the enemy city where humans are enslaved and warriors fight in savage arena battles. Their cover? Master and slave. The roles are fake. The bond awakening between them is all too real. As they fight side by side—Zarvash in the blood-soaked tournament, Vega in the shadows of a brutal alien city—their connection deepens into something fierce and undeniable. But when their secret is uncovered, and Vega faces death in the arena, Zarvash must risk everything to claim the woman who’s become his fated mate.   AmazonKU

BROKEN SENTINEL: A SPICY DYSTOPIAN ROMANCE (SPLINTER FACTION BOOK ONE) by Alicia LeFleur

She was engineered to be perfect. Perfect for the system she’s about to break. Elite Sentinel Zara Thorne has dedicated her life to protecting Unity from Splinter contamination in a world ravaged by climate change. But when her body begins developing impossible abilities, she discovers the terrifying truth: she carries the very modifications she was trained to eliminate. Forced to flee with her partner Trent Vanguard, the man she’s secretly desired for years, Zara escapes into the wasteland where she meets Vex—a fiercely modified Splinter who embodies everything Unity taught her to despise. Everything Trent isn’t. Wild. Untamed. Dangerously alluring. As her modifications accelerate and Unity closes in, Zara is caught between two men who represent opposing futures. One who protected her while deceiving her. One who challenges everything she’s ever believed. The wasteland isn’t the only thing that’s toxic. So are secrets. And Zara’s might change humanity’s future forever.   AmazonKU

THE FOLDED SKY (WHITE SPACE) by Elizabeth Bear

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

Information doesn’t want to be free. Information wants to vanish without a trace. Sunya Song’s job is to stop that from happening. She’s an archinformist: a specialist historian whose job usually involves sitting at a console at her university job near the Galactic Core, sorting ancient documents and restoring corrupted files. But now, the research opportunity of a lifetime has sent her—along with her teenage children and alien wife—halfway across the galaxy to preserve the data and aid in the retrieval of the archaeological find of the century: an ancient alien artificial intelligence called Baomind. As vast as a stellar system, the Baomind orbits a dying red giant, and the star’s time has nearly ended. The isolated research station and its small fleet of ships come under attack by fanatic Freeport pirates who believe that artificial intelligence is an abomination that must be destroyed, putting the lives of Sunya and her family at risk. Tens of thousands of lightyears from home, isolated from all help, Sunya is the only one who can save them all.

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CALYX (KA’ATARI WARRIORS BOOK SEVEN) by Kenzie Kelly

She had no intention of leaving the lab. Then she stole a spaceship. Chemist Razili prefers logic over risk and samples over standoffs, but when the Scozid-neutralizing compound she’s developing keeps falling apart at the molecular level, she makes a desperate choice: travel to a planet deep in Scozid territory and get what she needs herself. She doesn’t plan on taking a copilot. She really doesn’t plan on hijacking a fighter owned by the massive, infuriating Trelxak who won’t stop hovering. Calyx knew the moment he saw her—Razili is his rhun. His perfect match. But until she falls for him, touching her is off the table. He’d rather go mad than risk her walking away. Now they’re trapped in a tiny ship, heading toward danger, and sharing a bed. He’s trying to stay focused on keeping her safe, keeping his pants on, and getting her brilliant, snarky self to fall in love with him. His nanites are trying to climb her like a tree. Between malfunctioning ships, alien space bats, and a dangerously romantic field trip to the edge of enemy space, this mission is exactly what happens when a nerd tries to be the main character. This novella is the seventh in the Ka’atari Warriors series. It has a guaranteed happily ever after and no cliffhangers, but the story progresses from book to book and the series is best read in order.     AmazonKU

FIVE JUMPS TO DESTINY by Rock Forsberg

VS Note: LGBTQ SFR.

A quantum physicist. A time-displaced negotiator. A love that transcends centuries. You vanish during a routine negotiation mission in 2235, expecting death. Instead, you wake up two hundred years in the future, rescued by an eccentric scientist and his enigmatic daughter. This is the reality for Rain—caught in “quantum inevitability,” a cosmic law that keeps pulling them forward through time while marking them for death. Desperate to return to Daysea Sands, the brilliant young physicist they left behind, Rain embarks on a journey that defies the very laws of physics. As they jump through different eras, repeatedly saved by the mysterious Destiny, Rain uncovers a connection between three souls that spans centuries. With the Martian military hunting them and the universe itself determined to correct their temporal anomaly, their borrowed time grows shorter with each leap. In a world where the past cannot be changed and the future refuses to wait, Rain faces an impossible choice: fight the universe’s fundamental laws to return to their lost love, or embrace the mystery that echoes their fate. In the quantum realm, everything that has ever existed continues to exist—including love.

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GRAN CARAVAN: CALM ACT WEST THE 10TH ANNIVERSARY (CALM ACT CLIMATE APOCALYPTIC COLLECTIONS) by Ginger Booth

VS Note: Not a romance but seems like an intriguing series.

When Denver breaks under climate collapse, 61-year-old Claire Cutler loses it all—and joins a gran caravan to stop surviving and start living. The crash doesn’t come all at once, across the whole country. For Claire Cutler and her bad-influence friend Lisa, it starts the day Colorado goes bankrupt. They’re both laid off from their state jobs. The New Dust Bowl has emptied the plains. Climate refugees flood into Denver. There’s no housing, no food, no work—and no help coming. When Claire sends her dual-citizen granddaughter to safety in Canada, something breaks in her. Her last tie to the old life, the old rules, the old country, is gone. She’s not the only one. Everyone’s angry—but most keep their heads down, follow orders, try to hang on. Not Claire. Not anymore. In the wandering caravans of the newly homeless, she finds others with nothing left to lose. What starts as survival becomes something more. A rebel is born in the wreckage of the West.     Amazon     AB

HIS HUMAN TO LEARN (UNIT A12 BOOK NINE) by Morgan Robinson

Step one in finding my fated mate: being able to communicate with the cute alien I think might be the one. Tori – I survived Earth’s fall into ruin, made the journey to a new alien planet, and found somewhere safe to live. My translator never started working after it was implanted, and I wasn’t about to be forced to stay on Earth. The plan is to learn the language before falling for one of these aliens. Of course, my plan fails spectacularly the first time I see Marron. I can’t even say hi to him, yet I’m ready to know everything about him. I doubt Marron has a problem with our inability to communicate, but it doesn’t set the foundation for a good relationship if we can’t even talk. Before this goes any further, I’ll have to learn a lot. Marron – When I joined this tribe, it was to be useful and to give my younger brother a better life than we had in our old tribe. We work the fields every day, we help with chores, and now, I’m attempting to woo the fiery-haired female who lives on the farm. Tori can’t understand me, but we can fix that. It will take time and effort, but I can think of nothing I would not do for my female, my future mate. Now to prove to her that I can learn her, I can know her, and I can be what she needs.     AmazonKU

BEYOND THE THRONE (EMPIRE OF ENGINES BOOK ONE) by Rachel Terry

Once there were four kingdoms. Now there is only the Empire. For a thousand years, Akkadia, the Empire of Engines, has reigned supreme, unchallenged. Within the Capitol, a city patrolled by machines, ten districts lay separated by social standing. While the wealthy enjoy the best of what life has to offer, the poor starve. Only the Resistance, a group of ragtag rebels from all corners of Akkadia, dares to challenge the Empire. In recent months, they’ve been growing bolder, but it’s never enough. Leo is a mechanic, living and working within the Capitol. His menial job ensures his family is provided for, but he dreams of giving them a better future. Skye is a rebel, who has fought, spied, and killed for the Resistance for the past eleven years. Her only goal is to bring the Empire to its knees—no matter the cost. When fate brings them together, they must decide what is right and what is wrong in the pursuit of freedom, how far each of them is willing to go, and what they must sacrifice along the way. But unbeknownst to Skye and Leo, there is another enemy, more powerful and deadly than any threat posed by the Empire. An enemy who lurks beyond the throne.     AmazonKU

RUNNER’S MOON: NEEALLT by Linda Mooney

Mitchel Timmons and her friends just wanted to enjoy a day at the park, regardless of the threat of the Arra hanging over the planet, and more specifically, their town. They want to be able to live their lives, despite the warnings. They figure that as long as they’re home by nightfall, they’ll be safe, or so they thought. When the girls disappear, Mitchel’s father blames the Ruinos, for good reason. He’d heard her frantic phone call and knows it was them who ambushed his daughter and her friends in the park. How can he be expected to rely on other Ruinos to stage a rescue? Mitchel hates the Ruinos as much as her father does. She never expects one of those aliens to latch onto her and protect her from other Ruinos as well as the Arra when she’s held captive aboard the Arran spaceship. In fact, although she doesn’t want to admit it, she feels safe when she’s around him. Which is why, when she sees the chance to escape, she takes him back down to Earth with her. Now her heart’s divided between wanting to still hate the Ruinos and caring for Neeallt, who’s beginning to mean a lot to her. Unfortunately, the town is divided between…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)

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

VS: I’m currently working on my next Badari Gladiators book so here’s the third book in the series as my backlist highlight for the week:

TALINN (BADARI GLADIATORS BOOK THREE)  by Veronica Scott

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

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

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

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A FAIRYTALE FOR SNOW WHITE (FAIRYTALES) by Aisha Urooj

Edwin Fenrich is the perfect prince, but beneath his polished exterior, he hides a secret: he has never been a fan of fairy tales or believed in true love. For this crown prince, duty and practicality have always come over matters of the heart. But everything changes when he hears whispers of a mysterious girl in the forest—someone long believed to be dead. Suddenly, the rule-bound prince is captivated, and for the first time, he dares to break free from his regimented life, plunging headfirst into the most daring adventure of his life—a journey that will challenge everything he thought he knew about love, courage, and himself. Get ready for a story where magic, mystery, and rebellion collide, because sometimes, the greatest fairy tale is the one you write yourself.    AmazonKU

FAT FORCED MATE (SILVERCREEK LOTTERY MATES BOOK ONE) by Layla Silver

He bullied and rejected me for being a plus-size, shiftless outcast. He took my virginity and exposed my magic, then left me because our love was forbidden. Now he’s the Alpha, and the Mating Lottery will determine who becomes his mate. My name is drawn. It means I have no choice but to marry him and give him babies. The pack banished me years ago. But what hurt the most was his public rejection. He was my brother’s best friend, but I was too low in the pack hierarchy for his taste. Now he needs a mate, and my name is drawn in the lottery. I refuse to go back to my pack, but I’m forced to face him once again. I’m exposed to humiliating trials, to test whether I’m worthy of being his mate. It’s humiliating to expose my plus-size body to his rough hands. It’s humiliating to bare my broken heart to his cruel tongue. I’m defenseless and shivering, feeling how his baby is growing in my belly. Will the Alpha finally heal his broken mate?     AmazonKU

TO L.A. WITH LOVE – A CHARITY ANTHOLOGY by Various

VS Note: I live in the LA area and know many people who lost their homes in the fires, so I’m happy to support tihis anthology. (I would have loved to write a story for it!)

When wildfires destroyed two beloved Los Angeles public libraries in January 2025, the romance community answered with heart. In To L.A. With Love, 100+ local and international authors and poets weave tales filled with sexy contemporary passion, dreamy historical romance, and spellbinding magical encounters. From the sweetest kiss to steam between the sheets, these tales remind us why we fall in love with books—because like libraries, they offer refuge, inspire dreams, and bring people together. This anthology celebrates the power of romance, and all proceeds from To L.A. With Love support the restoration of the Altadena and Pacific Palisades libraries, proving that love stories can heal more than fictional broken hearts—they can rebuild community. Pick up your copy today, and join us in writing a new chapter for Los Angeles.

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SQUIRREL BLUE by Holly Day

VS Note: MM PNR.

Amir Kaplan works as a chef in a werewolf bar, which is why he’s so surprised when his boss sends him to a food expo for humans. He doesn’t like being around people, which his boss knows, and they don’t want human customers, so why is he there? The moment he spots a blue squirrel in a cage, he forgets all about the why, though. Shun Hartman is having a bad day, has had several bad days in a row. He and his squirrel cousin were running in squirrel form when Shun was captured by werewolves. They put him in a cage and dyed his fur blue, and now he’s at some sort of food fair. As if that wasn’t bad enough, there is this guy trying to steal him. Hadn’t the guy been another wolf shifter, he might have been fine with it, but how is he to know which is the better monster? Amir refuses to leave the expo without the squirrel. He doesn’t care what conflicts will follow, no squirrel should ever be put in a cage. Shun should run away the moment Amir frees him from the cage, right? No sane squirrel waits around until their werewolf rescuer gets hungry, but why does his heart ache as soon as he’s apart from Amir?     Amazon

INCANDESCENCE by Mel Teshco

Alexander. – I’ve been a blood slave to my vampire master for forty-six years. My rare blood makeup gives my master the perfect nutrition. My addiction to the couple of drops he feeds me in return ensures I have no compulsion to leave. I’m a willing blood donor, an immortal slave. Then my master brings yet another blood slave to his nest, and I can’t tear my eyes away from her. Maya. – I can’t believe I’ve been kidnapped. I definitely can’t believe vampires are real. But I soon learn they’re not just real, they’re cold and brutal, and will do anything for their bloodlust. Everything within me burns to escape, and if I have to use the other blood slave to do just that, I will. If I’m all too quickly seeing past his addiction and good looks to the man beneath, that’s just too bad. Survival is my focus. Love and desire have no place in this nightmare I’m living. Do they?

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STAR’S HOWL (ROYAL LUPINE ELEMENTALS BOOK FOUR) by Milly Taiden

Seraphina’s predictable life never prepared her for the visions overtaking her mind at the worst possible moments. On her thirtieth birthday, mysterious glimpses of the future disrupt everything—sometimes putting her in real danger. Before she can make sense of her world becoming a constant stream of prophecy, a handsome stranger tells her she’s got the power to see the future. Prince Orion, the patient alpha of the Moonvision pack, has spent his life waiting for a wolf mate worthy of standing beside him as Luna. Instead, fate delivers him a human woman with future-sight powers and a skeptical nature that makes his wolf determined to prove their destined bond. As Seraphina struggles to control the raw visions surging through her mind, an undeniable attraction builds between them—one as mysterious and powerful as fate itself. When Seraphina discovers that Orion’s presence calms her chaotic visions, she must decide how to handle the powers that defy logic. Orion must protect his mate while convincing her that their bond means more than just partnership—it means ruling together as king and queen.     AmazonKU

SHIFTING THE FLAME (PARANORMAL DATING AGENCY BOOK 89) by Milly Taiden

Danica Ulrich does not do distractions… especially not ones with smoldering eyes, ancient traditions, or scales. But when matchmaking legend Gerri Wilder sends her to rescue a small-town festival in the middle of nowhere Louisiana, Danica signs up for the chaos… assuming it’ll look good on her resume, not change her life. Asher Ectorius is alpha, mayor, and deeply allergic to glitter. Planning parties isn’t his thing. Neither is falling for a bossy, curve-hugging human who storms into his town like she owns the place. Too bad fate has other plans – and Gerri’s already set the guest list. Now the banners are crooked, the fire dancers are missing, and the sparks between Danica and Asher might burn down more than the stage. Because when a dragon meets his match, even the best-laid plans go up in flames.     AmazonKU

PAWSITIVE ROMANCE (CELESTIAL PINES ROMANCES BOOK ONE) by Ava Hunter and Milly Taiden

When a chaos witch with a history of magical mishaps lands a job under a brooding alpha, sparks don’t just fly…They ignite everything around them. Lyra Ravenshade was supposed to keep her head down, sort scrolls, and avoid enchanting anything that could sprout legs. But Celestial Pines had other plans—including one very growly, very off-limits alpha who made her magic flare and her heart misbehave. Jace Montgomery didn’t want an assistant, a mate, or feelings—but fate dropped all three on his doorstep wearing mushroom-embroidered sweaters and carrying enchanted muffins. He tried to ignore her. He failed spectacularly. Now the wards are fraying, a rival alpha is circling, and denying the bond between them might be more dangerous than giving in. Because chaos may be her curse…But she’s his.     AmazonKU

BEYOND THE DEPTHS: SECRETS OF THE SEA: A SUMMER FANTASY ROMANCE ANTHOLOGYV by Various

The sea does not give up her secrets easily…In this fantasy romance anthology, journey beyond the shoreline and into worlds where love is as treacherous—and irresistible—as the deep itself. Featuring master storytellers Anna Hawke, CN Noble, Crystal Frost, Harper Lynn, Liz Cain, Sophea Chan, T. S. Devon, and Toni Cabell, Beyond the Depths: Secrets of the Sea delivers sweeping romance, hidden truths, and unforgettable heroines who dare to love where others fear to tread. Sink beneath the surface. Something beautiful is waiting.      Amazon

BAT WARD’S WATCH (PURPLE OAK OASIS BOOK THREE) by Laura Greenwood and  Ariana Jade

The last thing Sonja wants is an annoying tea witch telling her how to do her job. Sonja’s sights are set on the head guard position, one she’s been filling in for ever since her boss retired. Except now, she’s expected to work under someone with no experience, who thinks she knows better. Cami Brewster is determined to prove she’s got what it takes to her family, even if that means stepping on Sonja’s toes. As the two of them discover that working together is better than fighting for control, they also find that they have more in common than they think. Can the two of them find the common ground? The Bat Ward’s Watch is a cozy fantasy romance with a workplace sapphic romance, an infuriating boss, unusual magic, a pinch of steam, and a happy ever after.

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OWL OF YOUR DREAMS (OWL STAR WITCH MYSTERIES BOOK 19) by Leanne Leeds

Something strange is happening with Mrs. Finch’s extensive cat figurine collection, and Astra’s investigation uncovers disturbing connections to Eleanor Reynolds, a teacher who vanished three years ago. A hidden journal reveals hints of a secret society operating in Forkbridge, using ancient binding magic for sinister purposes. As Astra digs deeper into Forkbridge’s mysteries, she faces resistance from Mrs. Finch herself, who remains stubbornly skeptical despite mounting evidence. Meanwhile, Astra’s familiar Archie struggles with his own commitment issues when his partner demands a formal bonding ceremony. As the clock ticks down and sinister secrets lurk in the shadows, can Astra uncover the truth? Is Mrs. Finch an innocent victim—or has Astra been helping the very villain she’s hunting?     AmazonKU

THE SUNBOUND PRINCESS (REALMS OF THE COVENANT BOOK FOUR) by Amy Pennza

Summon the sun. As heir to the Summer Court, I was born to wield sunlight like a weapon. But when my father dies, the sunstone—the source of my kingdom’s power—vanishes. To claim my throne, I must retrieve it and prove my worth. Alone and desperate to save my crown, I enter the human realm…and end up rescuing two charming, infuriating thieves from the hangman’s noose. Nikolas is a silver-tongued scoundrel with a crooked grin and a past he won’t talk about. Dain is his brooding, silent shadow with magic in his veins and wicked skill in his hands. They claim they can help me, but I’m not sure what they want in return. Wanting them is reckless. Sleeping with them is a mistake I only intend to make once. But when we touch, my power stirs. And when we burn together, the sunstone beckons. Now I’m deep in the human realm, my days spent hunting the stone and my nights tangled between two men I can’t afford to fall for. Because the only thing more dangerous than loving them…is trusting them. And when you play with fire long enough, something always turns to ash.   AmazonKU

PASTRIES ON A PLATE AND BLOOD IN A MUG: VAMPIRE SHIFTER MMF PNR ROMANCE (OURS EVERMORE BOOK FIVE) by RK Munin

Mila – Mila Jones has always trusted too easily and too much. That leads her into a situation where she’s homeless, jobless, and down to her last few dollars in a city hundreds of miles from her friends and family. Too ashamed to call home for help, she’s determined she’ll figure a way out of her mess all by herself. She’s done being the victim, she’s going to be the hero from now on! But can a chubby baker from the midwest be a hero? Gio – Gio is a vampire of wealth and distinction. When he finds Carter he thinks he has everything. Sharing a part of his soul with the wolf shifter keeps Gio in control of his vampire instincts and makes him more content than he’d ever been. It never occurs to him that he will not be enough for his alpha wolf shifter. What can he do to make his wolf happy? Carter – Carter loves Gio, but he was used to taking care of an entire pack. When he became part of Gio’s flock, he gave up his pack to another alpha. His powerful vampire mate doesn’t need a wolf shifter to shield him from anything. Being bonded to a strong partner means Carter has no place to put all his protective instincts. How does he reconcile his love for Gio and his need to care for someone?A chance encounter and heart-pounding chase will bring these three together. Can they be the answer to each other’s questions?     AmazonKU

ALPHA WOLF FINDS HIS COYOTE: MM MPREG SHIFTER ROMANCE  (WEST COAST COYOTES BOOK THREE) by Aria Grace

VS Note: Short story.

Alpha Wolf Theodore has been under his father’s paw since the day he was born. He’s the second alpha son, born from a mistress and has no other purpose to his father other than to be a spare. Theodore isn’t interested in the family business. He wants to find an omega and have his own family, but he’s been driving the getaway cars since he could reach the pedals and done things that could put him away for several lifetimes. He’s ashamed of it, but it’s the only life he’s ever known. As far as he knows, the coyotes are awful and vicious, but he’s drawn to the West Coast Coyotes and can’t help circling the pack. Omega Ryker started working for Esteban when he was a teen, hawking pawflower after school to pay for his mom’s vises. He worked his way up to part of the household staff and now has a coveted position they call banker. He counts money as it comes in and packages it up for disbursement. Since Waylan’s pawflower farm produces so well, they have huge business from the humans, and he’s been socking away his own stash of cash, just in case he ever needs to run.  But when a wolf starts circling, he’s no longer sure if he might need to run away from his past or to his future.     AmazonKU

ROUGH RIDING ORC COWBOY (BRIDES OF THE LONESOME CREEK ORCS BOOK TWO) by Ava Ross

Beth: I’ve been controlled my whole life. First by my father. Then by the man he was forcing me to marry. Instead of saying I do, I ran, landing into the arms of a brawny orc cowboy with quiet strength and dark eyes that see too much. Ruugar swears he’ll protect me, but I see the way he looks at me, like he’s holding himself back. Like I belong to him. And maybe I do. I thought running meant freedom, but what if being with Ruugar is the only place I was meant to be? Ruugar: Beth is my mate. I knew it the second she touched me, and fate burned her mark into my skin. But she was promised to another, and an honorable male never steals what isn’t his. Now, she’s fled her wedding. She’s desperate and terrified, and I’ll do whatever it takes to keep her safe. Even if it means ignoring how much I want her. Even if it means hiding her in plain sight, disguised as a boy on the tourist trail ride we’re leading across the plain. But out here, away from the world, it’s hard to resist what was always meant to be.   AmazonKU

THE BEAR’S RELUCTANT MATE (BEAR CREEK FOREVER: THORNBERG VINEYARD BOOK THREE) by Harmony Raines

She’s all roots and responsibility. He’s puns, plants, and persistent charm. But even the most guarded hearts can bloom—especially with a little bear shifter magic. After a tragedy turns her world upside down, Marion is left with one purpose: raise her nephew and keep life simple. Love? Off the table. And certainly not with a man who wears T-shirts that say “Let’s Root For Each Other” and calls compost “black gold.” But Alfie Thornberg isn’t just any man. He’s a bear shifter with a heart as big as his garden center—and patience that runs even deeper. When they’re accidently thrown together at a community gardening project, he falls fast and hard. Even though, she’s everything he never expected his mate to be: serious, skeptical, and determined to keep him at arm’s length. Still, Alfie knows that the best things take time to grow. Between slow smiles, gardening mishaps, and unexpected moments of tenderness, the walls she’s built start to crack. And when her carefully guarded life begins to bloom in ways she never saw coming, she’ll have to decide: can she trust a man who won’t stop showing up—and a love that just won’t quit?     AmazonKU

DRYAD (SEX WITH MONSTERS) by Kaye Draper

A paranormal escort service. That kind of thing can’t possibly exist, right? If you told me to imagine the sort of woman people would pay to have sex with, it wouldn’t be me. But I’ve just learned that otherkin are real, and my mage boss insists that sometimes they need a little quality time with a convenient, willing human body. My next encounter takes me through a portal to a dryad as ancient and powerful as creation itself. This short story is just under 6.500 words.

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MONSTERS, VOW AND GROWLS: A MONSTER BRIDE ROMANCE by Bella Blair

Sometimes fate gives you a second chance…In a town built for monsters, two broken hearts get one more shot at forever. Ella: I never wanted to be a successful businesswoman. I wanted to be Mrs. McCloud. I wanted a house full of little Patricks, a garden, a porch, and a man who looked at me like I was his whole world. But then Patrick broke my heart and vanished from my life like I never mattered at all. Now I’m a successful chef, and the last thing I expect is to be lured into a mysterious new town for a business opportunity… only to find him there. The boy who left me is now a man with secrets in his eyes and a bear shifter curled beneath his skin. He says he wants a second chance. Too bad I’m still not good at saying no. PATRICK: After the accident, I thought pushing Ella away was the right thing to do. I wasn’t whole anymore—not a man, not a shifter. I built Cedar Hollow to prove I could still create something meaningful. But it’s missing one thing: her. When fate (and a scheming best friend) brings Ella back into my life, I know I only have one shot. To win her trust. To earn her forgiveness. And to prove that this time, I’m not going anywhere.     AmazonKU

DESTINED MATE: CROSS CREEK PACK OF SAN DELAIN by M A Churh

VS Note: MM PNR.

A vision that changes it all. The fear. The acrid scent of smoke. The mournful howls of pack. Death. Jerome witnesses everything in a vision, which is his ability as an omega, yet he is powerless to prevent it. The hunters who stalk San DeLain attack the Cross Creek pack and Jerome’s alpha is killed. Then a rogue alpha shows up, takes over, and plans to auction Jerome off to the highest bidder. Only one thing can save him, and that’s the sexy white wolf he sees in his visions. Fate has plans for Jerome in the form of Alpha Wesley Valentino, and it won’t be denied. In a world where destiny is written in the stars, Wesley and Jerome are drawn together by a force greater than themselves. Join them as they defy all odds in the mystical world of Fated mates. As their love blossoms amidst skepticism and challenges, they prove that destiny will not be thwarted.     AmazonKU

DARK PRINCE’S MATE (A REALM OF DRAGONS AND SCROLLS BOOK TWO) by Anna Zaires and Charmaine Pauls

I thought nothing was worse than dying. Then I discovered there are things that hurt an awful lot more than chemo—like getting your heart trampled on by the insanely powerful superhuman prince who claims you’re his mate. Right after we consummated the mating, no less. Well, he can have a nice life. The moment an opportunity presents itself, I’m out of here. I just need to locate someone who’ll portal me back to Earth before he finds me.

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DARK HISS OF MAGIC  (THE CAT LADY CHRONICLES BOOK TWO) by Helen Harper

There will be no pussy-footing around. Not when Kit McCafferty is involved. When Kit rescues a wealthy witch from the treacherous, monster-filled waters of the River Tweed, she reckons she’s completed her fair share of good deeds for the day. But when a second anonymous body is pulled from the same river, Kit is dragged into a mystery as murky as the water itself. The corpse has no identification, no personal possessions and no one who cares. Kit is determined to change that. At least Thane Barrow, the copper-haired werewolf who sees the world in a similar way to Kit, is happy to also get involved. Together, they navigate Coldstream’s magical streets and mysterious secrets, determined to uncover the truth about John Doe. Alas, it soon becomes clear that his death was no accident. Kit finds herself investigating a complex crime with more than one victim. She will have her claws full if she’s going to get to the bottom of what’s happened. One thing is for certain – when death threatens, Kit McCafferty doesn’t back down. She pounces.     AmazonKU     AB

BANSHEES IN THE BASEMENT (MAGICAL INN PARANORMAL MYSTERIES BOOK FOUR) by Danielle Garrett

TGIF used to mean happy hour drinks or curling up with delivery pizza. But when you live in an inn for paranormal beings, the end of the week often signals the beginning of chaos. And this Friday? A banshee has invaded the basement, I’ve shifted from human to cat three times in one day (a personal record I never wanted to set), and my confidential files at SPA headquarters have mysteriously vanished. Getting rid of the shrieking banshee is priority number one, and all we have to do is solve a local murder. Easy enough, right? The suspect pool quickly narrows to four grieving family members, but it doesn’t take long for the waters to muddy as secrets and resentments bubble to the surface. Between vengeful spirits, family feuds, and my own mysterious past catching up with me, surviving until Monday is looking less likely by the hour.  Maybe I’d be better off as a full-time cat after all.     AmazonKU

HOW TO ENTICE A FIEND (VRC: VAMPIRE RELATED CRIMES BOOK ONE) by Alice Winters

VS Note: MM PNR.

Mads – As a member of the vampire council, being tasked with keeping an eye on a few people shouldn’t be too hard, right? Wrong. The moment I meet the VRC, I realize how very wrong I am. It’s fascinating how in a group filled with ancient beings, the only reasonable one is the human. Definitely not the grumpy vampire… or the other grumpy vampire… and don’t get me started on the eye-searing clothes the bubbly one wears. And that’s when I run into Ender. Well… run is probably the wrong word. It’s more like he accidentally saves my life, joins me for a fun torture fest from some guy who woke up on the wrong side of the bed, and then ends up fleeing through unknown territory with my naked body slung over his shoul der. Is there a better meet-cute than all of that? Probably not, as long as we ignore the real reason I’m here. Ender – Keeping Rylee safe is the only thing I should care about. So then how is it that I find myself being pulled along by Mads, a member of the council that I’ve sworn to get rid of? He’s charismatic, charming, and really far too suspicious, but our paths merge as I fight to end an injustice that started hundreds of years ago. Mads is making me realize that maybe there is more to my life than becoming a martyr for people who seem to think I’m the bad guy. While others see me as a monster, he sees who I really am. And I will do anything to keep him from the danger he’s been drawn into.     AmazonKU

THE ELEMENT OF SURPRISE: ASHUAN ENVY 1 by Janna Ruth

He’ll step out of the shadows, as dark as the night. He’ll serve envy, jealous of the light. His shadows will devour the earth, leaving nothing but blight. Despite frequent monster attacks and trouble with demons, the Six have survived high school. Just as they’re ready to spread their wings to embark on new adventures, a dark prophecy puts a spoke in their wheels. The Shadow, a mystical creature of shadows and envy, plans to cover the world in fire and ash. The Six will have to find a way to stop him, or their studies–and lives–will be cut short.

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COURTING FEAR: BOOK SIX OF THE COURTSHIP SAGA by AR Kaufer

VS Note: Author sez zeries must be read in order.

A royal ball, a king visiting from another realm, and betrayal from the last person she saw coming. Ana is on the brink of losing her sanity. Rafe does what he can, attempting to keep her safe and help her through her trauma, but he is overwhelmed as well. Ana is excited for the approaching Rose Ball, being held to honor her mother’s memory. Will things finally start to calm down for her and Rafe, or will the ghosts from their past resurface?     AmazonKU

HEROINE (THE VIKING TALES BOOK FIVE) by W J May

Out of the fire, into the flames. Stranded in the heart of the wilderness, with storm clouds gathering above them and a thousand dangers at their back, Liv and her friends travel as quickly as they can to the northern settlements. But the road they must take is not an easy one, and there are many who would see them fail. A trusted friend provides a temporary haven, but the tiny fellowship is tearing at the seams. Old grievances threaten to break them completely; and with her dreams pulling her one direction, and her heart in another, Liv must decide which way her path truly lies. Winter is fast approaching, and anyone left in the cold will freeze. Will the friends reach the settlements in time? What fate will be awaiting them if they do? Is it possible to escape one’s past? They say some people are favored by the gods. Others need to make their own luck.

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THE GHOSTS OF GWENDOLYN MONTGOMERY: A NOVEL by Clarence A Haynes

VS Note: LGBTQ Fantasy.

To be a client of Gwendolyn Montgomery—New York’s most powerful publicist, at Sublime Creative—is to be infused with a certain oomph, a mysterious glamour. She seems to have created the ideal life with her handsome new boyfriend, the perfect match. But Gwendolyn has a legion of long-buried secrets that could unravel everything. After a grisly, bizarre incident at the Brooklyn Museum, Gwendolyn begins to realize that something nefarious is happening tied directly to her past, right as Fonsi Harewood comes back into her world. Fonsi is a queer Latinx psychic from the South Bronx who’s caught up in a love triangle with a ghost and his mortal ex. He’s able to communicate with the dead, and he comes with a dire warning for Gwendolyn, that the barrier between humans and spirits is weakening. Gwendolyn would prefer not to have anything to do with ghostly drama. Yet in order to get to the bottom of the spookiness derailing her life and threatening the world, she must face the demons she’d long left behind.

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ALPHA UNBOUND (WOLVES OF WILD HOLLOW BOOK ONE) by Delta James

I didn’t come back to Wild Hollow for redemption. I came because the mountains wouldn’t let me stay away. The town needed a sheriff. The pack needed an alpha. I just wanted quiet, coffee, and to be left the hell alone. Then Kate McKinley blew into my life like a warm Appalachian storm, bright, sassy, and completely impossible to ignore. She runs the general store like a queen in boots and flannel, with a pet goose named Hank, and enough charm to make even a battle-scarred wolf forget his scars. My wolf knew her the second we locked eyes. Fated mates. The kind of bond you don’t walk away from—not even if it rips your life in two. But Wild Hollow doesn’t play fair. Old feuds are stirring. Her family’s name is tangled in half the town’s secrets. And while I’m trying to drag this place into the light, she’s caught in the shadows, torn between loyalty to her outlaw kin, and the pull of something wild between us. Now I have a choice: uphold the law or protect the woman fate gave me. And Kate? She’ll have to decide if loving me is worth turning her back on everything she’s ever known.Because in Wild Hollow, secrets don’t stay buried. Not in the soil. Not in the blood. And sure as hell not in the heart of an alpha who’s finally found his mate.     AmazonKU

HIS REDEMPTION: DARK PNR MAFIA ROMANCE  (MAFIA MASTERS BOOK FOUR) by Delta James

VS Note:  Shifters.

I ran from him. From the wedding. From the lie my life had become. Finn O’Neill was never supposed to be mine. He was my enemy. My punishment. My uncle handed me to the mafia prince like a gift wrapped in blood and secrets. But I wanted him anyway. Right up until the day I left him standing at the altar. Now I’m back in Boston. Back in his world. And Finn? He’s not the boy who once loved me.
He’s a man forged in violence and vengeance—cold, dominant, lethal. He says I owe him. Says I belong to him. And the worst part? I want to believe it.Even if surrendering to him means losing my freedom…Or my heart.     AmazonKU

DEATH ON THE CALDERA by Emily Paxman

The Linde siblings—Kellen, Davina, and Morel—are anxious to return to the kingdom of Halgyr before their father dies, leaving Kellen to assume the throne as king. They book tickets on a luxury express train, expecting a swift journey home—but disaster strikes when the train engine explodes, stranding the siblings atop a caldera bubbling with volcanic magic. The crash triggers Davina’s latent witch powers, but her magic disrupts her ability to remember what she was doing when the explosion took place. While a witch would be the prime suspect for the catastrophe, the only ones who knew Davina might become one are her brothers—who never warned her. And, to add insult to injury, somebody is bumping off the surviving train crew and passengers. But it can’t be Davina, can it? While the remaining passengers try to determine who sabotaged the engine and catch the killer, the fractured siblings attempt to stay one step ahead, concealing not only Davina’s powers but their own secrets. Luckily, they aren’t the only shifty characters on the train.

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ONCE UPON A REC CENTER WISH: MM MPREG SHIFTER ROMANCE  (CITY WISHES & ENCHANTED DREAMS BOOK TWO) by Jessica E Subject

I don’t have time for wishes… but that didn’t stop me from making one. I need a new place to live. Due to neighborhood redevelopment, my apartment building will be demolished in a week. And I still don’t have a new home. I plan to continue my search after I get some sleep. Then my neighbor asks for one last favor. She needs someone to take her kids to the rec center for their lessons. I can’t say no, so I’m back on the bus again with three kids in tow. After dropping them off, I run into a strange man who hands me a card and tells me to make a wish. All I want is a place to lay my head. That’s when everything changes. Instead of rushing for the bus, I run smack into a brawny alpha at the edge of a meadow. Wearing only a toolbelt and a trapper’s hat, he promises me a place to stay and a mate if I agree to have shifter babies. It all seems like a dream, but what if I’ve finally found everything I’ve ever dreamed of?     AmazonKU     Author’s Universal Buy Link

HELL FAE KING by Lexi C Foss and J R Thorn

The board has been set. The players have been chosen. Vivaxia tried to make Camillia a pawn in our eternal game—when she’s wrong about her. She’s not meant to be a pawn. She’s our queen. The Hell Fae Realm is in dire need of one, especially when rogue Virtuous Fae magic strikes. Who is an enemy? Who is being controlled? The last thing I want to do is punish the innocent, but that’s all part of Vivaxia’s game. She wants to hurt me, and deeply. That means dismantling everything I’ve built, finding ways to make all of the kingdoms turn on me. Had she planned for every outcome, she might have won. But I know something a creature like Vivaxia will never know, no matter how much she observes, schemes, or plans. My realm is not built on fear. My subjects are loyal because of what I represent. I am everything the Virtuous Fae were not. I don’t control them. I let them exist exactly as they are—I let them fulfill their destiny how they see fit. Destiny isn’t designed by those with power. It is forged with love and grief, and most of all…With Hellfire.   AmazonKU

THE BEAUTIFUL BLADE (LUNATERRA CHRONICLES) by Ines Johnson

Fae Princess Charlotte was born for one purpose—to wed the Beast Prince and break a cruel curse. But she had other plans; to find her childhood love who was ripped from her and thrown into the kingdom’s deadly Convergence Games. After pulling a runaway bride maneuver, Charlotte is on her lover’s trail… until she’s mistaken for a commoner and forced into the gaming arena herself. Jorge was born a servant—insignificant in the eyes of the palace. But his heart always belonged to the princess who was promised to another. After the guards found them in a compromising position, he was taken from her and forced to become a warrior. Not only did he survive, he thrived, sharpening himself into a weapon, rising through the ranks of the Solmane army to stand at the right hand of the Beast Prince—all so he could steal the princess back when she came for her wedding day. That day came, but the bride was nowhere to be found. The princess he vowed to rescue vanished only to reappear in the very arena he barely escaped. Now he must re-enter the brutal games to save her. But in the Convergence Games, there are no second chances. Only victory—or death. Definitely no room for a forbidden love to bloom.     AmazonKU     AB

DATING TO DIE FOR by Adam Gaffen

Lila Martin never expected to die on a first date. After a string of failed relationships, she reluctantly gives the Flare dating app one last shot—only to match with Ethan, a man who seems too good to be true. And he is. Because Ethan isn’t just charming—he’s a Grim Reaper. Worse, Lila is his next scheduled collection. But instead of reaping her soul, Ethan offers her a choice: die as scheduled, or become a reaper herself. Faced with literal death—or an afterlife filled with bureaucratic nightmares and scythe-wielding incompetence—Lila begrudgingly joins the underworld’s least-efficient workforce. Assigned to a new, unconventional reaping program, Lila must use the Flare app to guide soon-to-be-dead souls to their final destinations. But there’s a catch—if she and her assigned match fall in love within 72 hours, she could reclaim her life. Enter Daniel: handsome, kind, and utterly clueless that their dates are anything but ordinary. As Lila wrestles with the ethics of supernatural speed-dating, her growing feelings for Daniel, and the ever-present risk of the underworld’s merciless HR department, she starts to wonder—can love really cheat death? And if it can… should it?   Amazon

SEX AND SUSPICION: BAY HARBOR WOLVES VOL NINE by B A Stretke

VS Note: MM PNR.

Fate is unpredictable…Jake Kolly, a young and ambitious photographer, seeks the perfect sunset shot along the beautiful but secretive Bay Harbor. Unbeknownst to him, this picturesque landscape hides a hidden world—the territory of the powerful Bay Harbor Wolf Pack. When an unexpected and violent encounter with a rogue wolf leaves Jake injured and bewildered, he’s saved by Hayes Castian, a formidable security guard and member of the Bay Harbor Wolves. In the chaos, Hayes discovers a truth that will irrevocably change both their lives: Jake is his fated mate. As Hayes navigates the challenges of introducing a human to the supernatural world, Jake grapples with the shocking reality of shifters and the powerful, undeniable pull he feels toward his rescuer. With an Alpha set on expanding his pack’s influence and the mysteries surrounding Jake’s brother, Aidan, Hayes must protect his fragile new mate while convincing him to accept a destiny he never imagined.   Amazon     AB

JUST EMILIA by Jennifer Oko

The past, present, and future collide in a DC Metro elevator as three women get caught up in a gripping time-traveling tale of memory, emotion, and unspoken truths about their shared history.Synopsis: When Emilia Fletcher finds herself trapped inside a Washington, DC Metro elevator, getting out is the least of her problems. Sharing the confined space with her are Em, a troubled teenager plagued by suicidal thoughts, and Millie, an elderly woman yearning to mend ties with her estranged daughter. As the hours drag on, hunger, exhaustion, and panic set in, revealing an almost incomprehensible truth: they are the same person. Locked in an uncompromising match of memories, the three women excavate and attempt to reckon with the shared shame and suffering stemming from an unresolved trauma that has cast a profound shadow over their lives. Brimming with biting humor, compassion, and quick-witted insight, JUST EMILIA is remarkable journey of self-discovery.     Amazon

FAIRY MAGIC by Evelyn Lederman

High school is tough, especially if you’re a fairy in disguise. Sally has longed to travel to other realms of existence, but her checkered past has made it impossible. To her surprise, travel papers and a stamped passport came, allowing her to enter the portal and venture to the Earth dimension. She’s barely arrived at school, when someone notices her aura leaking from her human shell. One thing after another jeopardizes her ability to stay in the wonderful world she’s discovered. Ariel is a disaster ready to happen. Everything she touches seems to deteriorate into a mess. There’s only one thing worse than the scrapes she finds herself in: Math class. One night, she stumbles into a boy she can’t get off her mind, even though she never saw his face. When her life starts straightening out, secrets concerning her birth can destroy the bliss she’s fallen into. Heather is on a secret mission to find two disguised fairies in a horde of human children. The balance of power and winds of war are blowing in the wrong direction and only the completion of her assignment will guarantee peace in the fairy realm. For the first time in her life, she’s discovered true friendships and a love she never believed she deserved. The true happiness she’s discovered may have to be sacrificed, all in the line of duty.   Amazon

A HOLY MAIDEN’S GUIDE TO GETTING KIDNAPPED (SCANDALS OF THE GIFTED BOOK ONE) by Katy Nyquist

A Holy Maiden should never drink, get kidnapped, nor kiss a Dark Lord, but Ysabel is breaking all the rules to escape her fate as a human sacrifice. In a world where magical powers are commonplace, Holy Maiden Ysabel is revered as a goddess among her people. She’s the only one able to heal the sick and injured with a simple touch. But her spectacular gift comes at a steep price. For each person she saves, she loses a day of her own conscripted life. To add insult to injury, she’s supposed to maintain a pure image even though she’d rather drink and play dominatrix until her sorrows fade away. After the corrupt Head Cardinal Jiang abuses her gift, forbids her from leaving the city, and takes her brother hostage, Ysabel doesn’t dare drag anyone else into her problems—especially since it won’t change her fate. But when Dark Lord Kaine arrives at her clinic doorstep grievously wounded, she’s touched by his refusal to accept her healing lest it cost her another day of her life. The mysterious and sexy Dark Lord awakens forbidden desires in Ysabel, and the nagging survival instinct she tried to drown with booze and drugs comes back with a vengeance. She’s less impressed, however, when he threatens to sack her city in return for his injuries. Fortunately, she can flirt her way to an alliance against the Head Cardinal instead. Armed with only a ferociously loyal female bodyguard named Alzira, Ysabel attempts to make the most of her mere months left to live, protect the refugees around her city, prevent a war, and hide her face blindness. But before her life flickers to its sad end, she must decide: either die a proper Holy Maiden or risk it all to run off with Kaine.      Amazon     AB 

THE SPY (PRINCES OF TOVAL BOOK THREE) by Mell Eight

VS Note: MM Fantasy.

After spending two years away at culinary school, learning the arts of baking and magic, all Karl wants to do after graduation is return home to the kitchen where he grew up. However, when Karl’s adoptive uncle asks him to do a little favor for him along his journey, of course Karl says yes. He needs to find a missing person, one who may have been captured somewhere in Yaroi, a neighboring country to Karl’s home in Toval. Finding the missing person is hard enough. Add in each of their secretive pasts, and the implications and dangers inherent with being a Prince of Toval, and a simple rescue turns into a deadly adventure. Especially once Karl learns just why Ama was arrested in the first place. Karl’s chances of returning home to use his newly honed baking skills dwindle as escaping the situation with their heads still attached is proving to be almost impossible.

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IF WISHES WERE RETAIL by Auston Habershaw

Alex Delmore needs a miracle. She wants out of her dead-end suburban town, but her parents are broke and NYU seems like a distant dream. Good thing there’s a genie in town—and he’s hiring at the Wellspring Mall. It’d help if the Jinn-formerly-of-the-Ring-of-Khorad knew even one thing about 21st-century America. It’d help if he weren’t at least as stubborn as Alex. It’d really help if her brother didn’t sell her out to her conspiracy theory-loving, gnome-hating dad. When Alex and the genie set up their wishing kiosk, they face seemingly-endless setbacks. The mall is failing and management will not stop interfering on behalf of their big-box tenants, especially the megastore ValuDay. But when the wishing biz might start working, the biggest problem of all remains: People are really terrible at wishing.

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THIS PRINCESS KILLS MONSTERS: THE MISADVENTURES OF A FAIRYTALE STEPSISTER: A NOVEL by Ry Herman

A princess with a mostly useless magical talent takes on horrible monsters, a dozen identical masked heroes, and a talking lion in a quest to save a kingdom—and herself—in this affectionate satire of the Grimm Brothers’ fairy tale The Twelve Huntsmen. Someone wants to murder Princess Melilot. This is sadly normal. Melilot is sick of being ordered to go on dangerous quests by her domineering stepmother. Especially since she always winds up needing to be rescued by her more magically talented stepsisters. And now, she’s been commanded to marry a king she’s never met. When hideous spider-wolves attack her on the journey to meet her husband-to-be, she is once again rescued—but this time, by twelve eerily similar-looking masked huntsmen. Soon she has to contend with near-constant attempts on her life, a talking lion that sets bewildering gender tests, and a king who can’t recognize his true love when she puts on a pair of trousers. And all the while, she has to fight her growing attraction to not only one of the huntsmen, but also her fiancé’s extremely attractive sister. If Melilot can’t unravel the mysteries and rescue herself from peril, kingdoms will fall. Worse, she could end up married to someone she doesn’t love.

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AMID THE CLOUDS: A FANTASY MONSTER ROMANCE (BRAVE NEW WORLD BOOK ONE) by Marian Pattechat

Having survived three apocalypses – as if one weren’t enough! – I knew how to stay alive in a world overrun by nightmarish monsters. Going on a supply run to my infested workplace should have been simple: go in, bag the meds, get out as fast as a cat from a bathtub. Little did I know that what awaited me in that creepy building would be more than a gun-wielding scientist could handle. As in, an overbearing hunk sporting blue skin, bat wings, and a naughty tail, who would fly me off to an unknown destination despite my opinion on the matter. The jerk thought a toe-curling kiss would make it all better. The nerve. Now I’m in a place beyond my wildest imagination, and going back to my community of survivors might prove more difficult than expected. Especially when I’m being seduced into staying.     AmazonKU

MY DOMINANT ALPHA (ALPHA MATES BOOK TWO) by Rianne Burnett

Despite her attraction to non-traditional things and people, Rhena has played by others’ rules all her life. Now, she’s ready to embrace something different by volunteering to be a potential match for a werewolf. Rhena is elated when Scott chooses her, but the bond isn’t as simple as she expects. Scott and his wolf exhibit the level of dominance she’s only heard about. She’s never experienced being a submissive but their intense connection is impossible to deny – even if she can’t stop worrying that it will all fall apart like all her relationships. To make things worse, they unearth a new threat to the werewolf community. Is it even safe for her to let her guard down?     AmazonKU

ALL GOOD DOGS GO TO HADES (THE HOUNDS OF HADES BOOK FIVE) by Amy Sumida

Death does not become me. I’m over it. I even escaped the Underworld once. But this time, I didn’t have to. The Lord of the Underworld himself, the Big Hot Cheese, Hades of Hades, made me a bargain. He needs me. Yup, I’m kinda a big deal. I have no idea why. But whatever. I took the deal. How could I refuse? He offered me a fully grown, immortal body of my choosing and a Cerberus team of my very own. Oh, and I keep my memories from my past lives. That alone was tempting enough for me to accept. But it was the mention of my friend, Wren that tipped the scales. She needs me too. And I always have her back. So, I’m heading to Earth once more, in a new body, to claim an entire Cerberus team and find the enemy that’s been hunting them. That’s right, it’s Agnes to save the day! As usual. Relax, everyone. I’m on it.     AmazonKU

ROSE CROWN by Nina Clare

The only thing more dangerous than falling into Faerie is falling in love with an enchanted prince. Lily has always been content living on the edge of Faerie, where the woods are wild, home life is simple, and the troubles of the kingdom feel far away. She has no wish for anything to change. But change comes anyway. Treasure hunters swarm the border, her family mysteriously disappears, and she is dragged into a perilous quest through Faerie. New friendships are forged, but family ties unravel as secrets are revealed. No one is who she thought they were, least of all herself, and navigating Faerie is deadly when a single misstep can mean more than losing just your way…Rose Daughter is a reimagining of the Grimm’s fairy tale ‘Snow White and Rose Red’.    AmazonKU

BITTEN BY PROPHECY by Destiny Draco and Milly Taiden

She was raised to hunt monsters like me. So why does her scent make my fangs drop and my control snap? I’ve lived in the shadows my whole life—half wolf, half vampire, full mistake. Hunted by the Order. Feared by my own kind. I don’t do attachments. I don’t do mercy. Then she crashes into my world. Kaia Draven is fire in combat boots. She’s lethal, loyal, and utterly wrong for me. But the moment our eyes lock, something ancient stirs—something wild and unbreakable. She doesn’t know what she is. The Order buried her truth. But her power calls to mine like a vow already sworn. And now the monsters are the ones hunting us. She thinks she can survive without me. She thinks she can run. But I’m done hiding. I’ll protect her. I’ll train her. And if it comes to war? I’ll tear the world apart to keep her mine.     AmazonKU

HEAVEN SENT FLAME (WARRIORS IN BRONZE BOOK THREE) by Nancy Lee Badger

London-born Marigold, who grew up in a Scottish Highlands Coven, awakens naked inside a dark tomb. Using a spell to free herself, and wrapped in her long red hair, she grabs and drapes her body in an unusual banner. She is startled by the bronze statue staring down at her. As a Fae living among humans, Sam intended to head home to his beach house in Rodanthe on the North Carolina coast, but is compelled to park at the Raleigh Museum of Art. This is where he and fellow demon fighters recently vanquished two demons. Has another returned? Two women grab his attention: a raven-haired woman dancing in the park and a red-headed beauty wearing next-to-nothing. Mystery surrounds both and he senses the world is at risk once again. He returns with the redhead to his cousin’s home, but a fire-throwing demon follows. When a sword-wielding Marigold saves him, he wonders where her abilities come from. Is she the third Heaven-sent warrior? Why would they send a woman? If she is the world’s hope, training her is prudent, but the urge to make love to her is too strong to resist.

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THE VAMPIRE IN THE POTTING SHED (GROOM AND DOOM BOOK ONE) by Hailey Edwards

There are two things Ana Sartori knows for certain. She can’t shapeshift into a wolf like her father or his pack. And, despite her being a latent, little more than human, he loves her despite her faults. She’s never going to be an alpha like him, but she can still hold her own in a fight. Not that her life is violent. He makes sure of that. Aside from occasionally wrestling pets into a headlock when it’s time to trim their nails at Gwinnett Street Groomers, Ana leads a simple life. At least that was the case until someone broke into her pet resort and spa, leaving a mystery dog behind in one of the bougie boarding suites. Not to mention there’s a vampire hiding in the potting shed. A very tall, very handsome vampire. He even smells nice, minus the blood drenching his clothes. Ana could handle those things, probably, but now there’s a new alpha determined to claim the town—and Ana—as his territory. Either she stands and fights for her home, or she runs to her father with her (metaphorical) tail tucked between her legs. Life is a lot of things, but for Ana, simple isn’t one of them anymore.   AmazonKU

DRAGON’S WATCH: NORTHLANDER’S PREQUEL: POST APOCALYPTIC DARK FANTASY (THE NORTHLANDERS BOOK ONE) by Shelby Morgen

VS Note: Listed in Erotica.

Atop the roofs of New York’s forsaken skyscrapers, gargoyles have awakened. The Dragons are back. Gargoyle: The Rangers are outnumbered twelve to one, and there’s a Dragon on Von’s tail. When the Dragon turns out to be one hot, sexy Elf, things really heat up. The Night Before Christmas: Refugees gather at Camp David, searching for hope in a dying land. For one night, Jackson vows to make Von forget the responsibilities of command, and remember only what it is to be a woman, and his lover. Renegade: The last thing Esterion, Ranger of the New Order, expects is to be swept off her feet by a massive blue dragon who claims she’s his mate. The stakes are higher than she’s ever bargained for, and the fate of Humanity hangs in the balance. Dragon’s Gold: When a Human entrusts herself to Sindarin, Ranger of Talismar, he’s enthralled. Dragons and virgins. That combination never works out well… for the Dragon. This time he knows he’ll be the one to sacrifice his heart. Too Hot To Handle: Jarla can be whoever the Mercenaries Guild needs her to be. Today, she’s a bounty hunter. Thallin will sacrifice himself to save his men, even if it means placing his fate in her hands. Will her touch heal his shattered soul?

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VEIL OF NIGHTMARES: DEMONS FALL FIRST (UNALIVER’S CLUB) by YD La Mar

Lena Sinuon, the Midnight Widow, is a remorseless serial killer who hunts the worst of humanity, leaving behind a trail of blood and terror. On Halloween night, she crosses paths with something darker than any man she’s ever encountered—Balraxas, a monstrous demon from the underworld. Drawn to her brutal savagery, he offers her a place beside him in his hellish realm, where souls are tortured for eternity. Though Lena has no interest in distractions, something about Balraxas ignites a dangerous curiosity. His dark charisma and unyielding confidence stir a longing within her. Rejection only fuels his arrogance—he knows she will eventually succumb. Using his infernal powers, he begins a slow, relentless seduction, tightening his grip on her mind and desires. As their battle of wills escalates, Lena must confront her own darkness. Will she give in to his temptations, or will Balraxas claim her soul by other means? In a world where the line between the living and the damned is blurred, Lena’s darkest desires may be her only escape. But in the end, there is no escape from him. It’s only a matter of when, not if.     AmazonKU

TAMING OF A WOLF (VIKING WOLVES BOOK TWO) by CJ Ravenna

Jamie – Could a grumpy Viking werewolf be the missing piece my broken family needs? Between being a single parent to my little brother and running my late grandma’s bookshop, I’ve got no time for anyone else. I need a guy who will prioritize my brother like I do. If I can’t find someone like that, I’d rather be alone forever. When a time-traveling Viking werewolf flies out of a portal and crash lands at my feet, I get more than I could have asked for! Anders Eriksson takes one sniff and declares me his fated mate and before I know it, our fates and lives become intertwined. Anders may be a villain in the past but to me, he’s sweet, a little awkward, and he fits so perfectly into my little family that it’s impossible not to fall for him. But Anders is determined to return to the past and get revenge against the ones who wronged him. Will he choose a future with me, or will he leave me behind like everyone else I’ve ever loved?     AmazonKU

ROOTS OF DARKNESS: BOOK 2.5 OF THE ASHEN SERIES by Demi Winters

Traveling the Road of Bones was only the start of Hekla’s troubles. The Bloodaxe Crew have arrived at the village of Istré—beleaguered and missing three of their members. They might be down in numbers, but Hekla ‘Rib Smasher’ is determined they’ll complete their job all the same: defeat the evil mist with a heartbeat and keep the citizens of Istré safe. What she didn’t expect is for Istré’s bull-headed chieftain to block her every move. Exasperated, Hekla throws caution to the wind for a single passion-filled night. But to her horror, the mysterious, red-cloaked warrior to whom she’d spilled her deepest secrets, is the Bloodaxe Crew’s new temporary leader and ally—Eyvind Hakonsson. Hekla must now learn to play by Eyvind’s rules while guarding her heart. But when it becomes clear that his plans align with the chieftain’s, Hekla takes matters into her own hands. Nothing will stop her from keeping the innocent people of Istré safe—not even the man who haunts her thoughts.    AmazonKU

BETRAYAL OF THE SISTERHOOD (THE GATEWAY TRACKERS BOOK 11) by E E Holmes

In the midst of celebration, chaos waits in the wings…After a harrowing Tracker assignment in Scotland, Jess Ballard is finally home and ready to celebrate her twin sister Hannah’s long-awaited wedding—and with Milo at the helm, it promises to be the event of the Durupinen season. But even as they turn their attention to dress fittings, tastings, and last-minute preparations, a cloud looms over them. Tensions in the upper ranks of the Durupinen are coming to a boiling point, and it becomes clear that the wedding itself could well be the crucible in which it all comes to a head. As the wedding draws nearer, a series of disturbing events has Jess and Hannah worried. Someone is digging into their family’s past, and the reasons are sinister. Hidden deep in the Ballard family history lies a carefully concealed secret—one with the power to reshape the destiny of the Durupinen and their role in the spirit world. If revealed, it could destroy not only Hannah’s walk down the aisle, but the very integrity of the Gateways themselves. Can Jess and Hannah stop this dangerous bid for power—or will the Durupinen’s watch over the Gateways and the spirit world come to a final, devastating end?   AmazonKU

UNDEAD EVER AFTER, THE ACCIDENTAL REAPER URBAN FANTASY SERIES BOOK SEVEN by Misty Evans

Some rules are meant to be broken. I’m about to break them all. Being a grim reaper is a messy business, especially when married to a master vampire. My job is to ferry souls, not pick sides. But when Death assigns me to reap a cursed supernatural hunter—one who’s just kidnapped a vampire family under my husband’s protection—everything changes. Death has slapped a 24-hour deadline on this reaping. However, if I take the hunter’s soul before we find the missing vampires, they’re doomed. No pressure. The vampires’ lives hang in the balance, and my next move could rewrite every reaper rule in the book. Magic. Murder. Mayhem. In a world where grim reapers don’t get second chances, I’m about to risk everything for one.

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DARK ROVER’S GIFT (CHILDREN OF THE GODS PARANORMAL ROMANCE BOOK 96) by I T Lucas

Fenella has led the life of a nomad, wandering the world, relying solely on herself, and encountering hardships that left deep emotional scars. Now, safe in the immortals’ village, she uncovers an unexpected connection and a hidden talent that may inspire her to finally put down roots.    AmazonKU

FAETED TO FALL by A G Caggiano

She spoke into the empty wood, a question meant for no one, but the wood was never empty, and there was never no one listening…Maewyn’s fate is sealed when she is chosen to walk the Harvest Way as a sacrifice to the Autumn Court, but this human doesn’t intend to be any fae’s bride, and she’ll kill if need be. Her attempt to slay her betrothed only creates a far worse predicament, though: a magical tether that bonds her to her target instantly. How unfortunate the fae she’s stuck with is such an obnoxious brat. Roan, the Autumn Court’s prince, never intended to be wed either, never mind tethered, but now that this human has spoiled his grandiose plans, he’ll have to find another use for her. But perhaps Maewyn is not worthless. Perhaps Maewyn’s brusque perspective and vitriolic name-calling are exactly what the Autumn Prince needs. But worse than unintended tethers and foul-mouth fiances is a dark presence that lurks the autumn wood. Only together can Maewyn and Roan defeat it, if first they can put their passionate hatred aside and embrace the bond meant to unite them.     AmazonKU     AB

STORMS OF HIS WRATH (MYTH OF OMEGA: WRATH BOOK THREE) by Zoey Ellis

Bound to the storm of his obsession. Torn from Akoro’s palace, Naya awakens in a hidden world that shatters everything she thought she knew about her brutal Alpha King. Their bond hanging by a thread, Akoro will stop at nothing to bring her back. Not ancient secrets, not the Omegas who shelter her, not even Naya’s own devastating rejection—will keep him from what belongs to him. As a deadly magical storm barrels toward his kingdom, their passion burns hotter than ever. Each time he claims her, Naya faces an impossible choice: surrender to the Alpha who ruins her with obsession, or walk away forever to protect the empire that depends on her. Time is running out. The storm is coming. And Naya must decide—will she surrender to the Alpha who refuses to let her go, or claim the crown she was born to wear     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

HADES AND PERSEPHONE – THE GIFTLESS GODDESS: GODS OF MYTH BOOK FOUR by Alannah Carbonneau

Persephone – All my life, I’ve had questions, holes—gaps in my mind. Now, too much is clear. Everything I thought I knew about the world crumbles around me as a truth I can no longer deny takes its place with a violence that leaves me trembling. Reality distorts to make room for a fate I wish we didn’t have to face. Grief is a burden that weighs heavy on my heart, but for them—for life—I will fight. Even if it takes my very last breath. Even if it costs the final beat of my ravaged heart. Hades – 
Sacrifice has always been the name of my game. But now that I must sacrifice her—them—I’m no longer certain I wish to save the realms. For once, I consider falling to the monster that myth has painted me. Instead, I find myself bound by a fate I can’t begin to fight. I may be the God of the Underworld, but I am still a pawn in this game we play, bound by rules far more ancient than me. The cost is high. It grows every day she is away from me. Still, I search for a way to break the binds of the ancient deal I struck long ago. To bring her home, unharmed, from the Gods who keep her—a prisoner of a blood deal—in the dangerous realm of Olympus. But Persephone has a plan, my cunning little goddess. A plan to destroy those who sought to ruin us. It’s the last chance to save the realms. If we fail.     AmazonKU

WHISKED AWAY (JEWELS OF THE NINE KINGDOMS BOOK ONE) by Enola M Douglas

Escape doesn’t always mean freedom…When Princess Reiyana unexpectedly presents as an Omega at age twenty, her future is no longer her own. Once a Beta with dreams of love and adventure, she is now a political prize—coveted by Alphas across the Nine Kingdoms. But two half-brothers change everything. Prince Kaelendrin and Prince Alarik of Asadia enter the royal tournament to claim her hand. Their strength and charm awaken something forbidden within Reiyana, unraveling not only her carefully guarded heart but also the beliefs she’s clung to her entire life. Determined to reclaim control of her fate, Reiyana plots her escape. But betrayal leaves her stranded in a world where power is reserved for the chosen few—and no position is more perilous than that of an Omega. Now, she must navigate dangerous alliances, confront hidden truths, and embrace the desires she’s long denied—before her destiny is decided for her.     AmazonKU

DOROTHY AND THE DAMAGED THINGS: A TWISTED OZ REVERSE HAREM ROMANCE by Gwendoline Rose

She crashed into Oz. Now she’s got glitter in unmentionable places and a tail wrapped around her thigh. I was just a girl from Kansas with a Civic full of snacks and a dog with anxiety. Then the tornado hit. Now I’ve got a cursed pair of boots I can’t return, a corset we won’t talk about, a parasol that flies, (I’m not mentioning the wand) and three ridiculously hot men who claim we’re soulbound.
There’s Patch, the scarecrow with no filter and too many sharp ideas. Steel, the emotionally frozen Tin Man who might actually be made of regret. And Kade, the cursed lion-shifter who purrs like sin and touches like a dare. Together, we’re heading toward the Emerald City. Oz is not the story I remember. It’s a land that runs on drama and accidental homicide. There are talking signs, weaponized glitter, and a field of flowers that will trap you in a never ending ‘O.’ Also, there’s a prophecy. And a very personal magical object. Not the same thing. Probably. It’s a mess. I kind of love it here. To get home, I’ll have to dodge wicked witches, unravel magical nonsense, and survive an increasingly chaotic group project in… let’s call it “romantic multitasking.” No pressure. Just chaotic magic, some very intense glitter incidents, and one wrecked Civic with very little trunk space. Magic is real. It’s chaotic. And apparently it’s very enthusiastic. If we survive this technicolor fever dream, I might just have to admit that home isn’t a place. It’s three ridiculous, infuriating men who would follow me through a glitter-storm of cursed lingerie and come out the other side asking for seconds.   AmazonKU

PEGASI AND CHERRY PIE (SHIFTERS AND SWEETS BOOK SIX) by Zoe Chant

Solving this ghost mystery should be easy as… well, pie. Right? Pegasus shifter Ethan Roan eats, breathes, and sleeps his work, preparing for the day he’ll take over his father’s corporate law firm. The daily grind leaves him with no time for fun, let alone love… and he’s fine with that. Or so he tells himself, anyway. Now, though, he’s inexplicably found himself attached to a ghost that insists he help it return to the afterlife – and it’s not above sabotaging his work to get his attention. Which is how Ethan finds himself on a road trip to Girdwood Springs with an amnesiac ghost and a cantankerous pegasus, despite it very much not being in his schedule. But when he has a baffling encounter with a beautiful, feisty woman who turns out to be his fated mate, his carefully built walls start to crumble down…Chloe Fenwick has just moved to Girdwood Springs, following her dream of running her own veterinary clinic. The town is charming, the locals are friendly, the food is incredible – and the new receptionist sent to her by the temp agency is something else. She’s never met a man so stunningly gorgeous, let alone one who’s had such a magnetic effect on her. Not to mention he’s fantastic with animals, too. And okay, so he’s a bit uptight. And he doesn’t seem to quite know that he’s her receptionist. And she’s getting the distinct impression that he’s carrying on a silent conversation with someone she can’t see. But somehow, that just makes her even more intrigued.     AmazonKU

CATCHING HIS EYE (MONSTERS OF MOONVALE) by Emily Antoinette

Ren, the nerdy cyclops, desperately wants a partner, but has been unlucky in love both on monster and human dating apps. He thinks he’s too much for anyone to want. But when this shy sweetheart accidentally starts a private with his gorgeous human camgirl obsession, he might just find the one who can fit him into their heart—and elsewhere! Catching His Eye is a fast burn, spicy monster romance novella featuring a shy cyclops MMC, a plus size human FMC who doesn’t know monsters are real, and a mischievous cat who accidentally plays matchmaker.     Amazon

CLAWS AND CROCHET  (WOLVES OF PINE FALLS BOOK ONE) by

VS Note: I one clicked this, enjoyed the sample.

She’s used to hooking yarn, not hooking werewolves…When Zoey’s estranged grandmother passes away, the crafty crocheter volunteers to venture to Pine Falls, Colorado to clean out the woman’s cabin. But when a confusing flyer lands Zoey and her balls of yarn in the middle of a motorcycle club’s bar, she becomes tangled with the residents of the mysterious small town. One handsome biker in particular seems hell bent on tying her up in knots. Warner Jameson wants Zoey. She smells like the perfect mate with a side of maple syrup and her laughter is the sweetest sound he’s ever heard. When the woman appears in the Dark Moon Riders’ bar toting a bag of crafts and showing no fear toward the mass of intimidating bikers, it’s all Warner can do to keep from kneeling at her feet. The problem is, not only is Zoey an out-of-towner, she’s human. And he’s…not. Unwilling to let his supernatural secret ruin his happiness, Warner decides to show Zoey just how lovable a monster can be. It helps that she needs rescuing a time or two. But what start out as unlucky accidents, soon become clear actions of sabotage against the woman he’s falling for. Someone in Pine Falls doesn’t want Zoey sticking around.

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