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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INTREPID ENCOUNTER (CYBORG UNITY BOOK FIVE) by Cynthia Sax
Cyborg vs. Valkyrie – Blood will be spilled and hearts will be captured. Intrepid and his crew on the Dauntless guard the border to the cyborg sector. The D Model cyborg captain has dedicated his lifespan to protecting their homeland. He’ll do anything to secure the space and keep his brethren safe. That includes confronting a Valkyrie intent on vengeance. The female warrior is beautiful, brave, strong…and Intrepid’s genetic match. She’s the one being he is fated to claim. Her voice causes his circuits to hum. Her touch produces a passion he struggles to control. But if he has to stop her…permanently…to protect his kind, he will make that sacrifice. Olrun has been tracking the whereabouts of a one-of-a-kind object. The stolen item is critical to the safety of her Valkyrie sisters, and she’ll do anything to retrieve it. That includes waging war on a tall, broad-shouldered cyborg warrior sporting brilliant-blue eyes and grimly set lips. The male might…just might…have battle skills matching her own. And that excites the immortal fighter. She craves his rough handling, his punishing embrace, his stern words. But Olrun’s desire for the cyborg won’t distract her from achieving her goal. She will shield her fellow Valkyries from danger, even if that means ending Intrepid’s lifespan in the process.
SANCTUARY FOR THE ALIEN WARRIOR (TREASURED BY THE ALIEN BOOK 10) by Honey Phillips
Can an alien warrior and an orphaned infant provide a new beginning for a lonely woman? Tired of relentless hours, arrogant clients, and endless demands, Barbara is ready to abandon her career as a corporate attorney for a simpler life. She doesn’t expect that life to involve an alien abduction, an abandoned baby, and an all-too-intriguing alien warrior with a very friendly tail. Pralec, a Cire warrior from a dying planet, takes a mercenary position with an ambitious merchant house. Disgusted by their greed and cruelty, he does the unthinkable and forsakes his vow. Seeking refuge on a backwater planet, his solitude is disrupted by a fiery human woman and a ragtag group of castaways who desperately need his help. As Pralec aids Barbara and her companions in their quest to return home, he finds himself increasingly enthralled by the fascinating female and her adopted child. He doesn’t want to let them go, but assisting them raises the specters of his past. Can Barbara aid Pralec in confronting the consequences of his previous life? And is embracing a new life with a baby and an alien warrior really the change she wants? AmazonKU
DESTINATION ALIEN CAPTIVE (APEX ASTRAL WARRIORS) by Dee J Holmes
Time is running out for astrobiologist Harper Blackwell, until the sweet, lonely scientist receives an offer she can’t refuse: study the alien responsible for her terminal condition. The secretive government project promises a cure. But the massive, muscle-bound alien strapped to a table sparks an impossible yearning—how can she perform torturous tests on him? D’tan of the Apex’ir longs for a mate to spoil and adore—but hope vanishes when he’s captured by his enemies, the Fever. Stripped of his armor, his mating instincts being twisted, he’s desperate to escape. The warrior would normally fight any male who disrespects a female, but he sees only one way out: shove his morals aside and seduce the little human studying him. But the Fever wants him to breed with her. Worse, so does he. And Harper? She might not be human at all. Amazon
EMBERS ORIGIN (ORCFIRE BOOK ONE) by Alana Khan and Aria Vale
The arrival of five thousand Others onto the blazing sands of the Mojave Desert could signal the end of life on Earth as we know it. Clair – When I agreed to consult with the military on a top-secret project, I never dreamed my job would take me out of the lecture hall and into a world filled with orcs, nagas, and minotaurs. Ashok, the mysterious orc warrior blessed with the power to unravel languages at a touch, is the key to discovering why they’re here and if they plan to harm us. Though shocking, the liberties he takes with my body aren’t too high a price to pay to protect the lives of everyone on Earth. Except how can I pretend this is a sacrifice when I can’t wait for his next “download”? Ashok – The power of my magic is rivaled only by the intensity of Clair’s gentle touch. I’m drawn to her in a way I’ve never felt before until I discover she’s hiding plans to destroy my people. Although we may be enemies by day, by night she warms my bed and makes me forget everything but her. Amazon
THE ALIEN SOLDIER: MM ALIEN ROMANCE (INTERSPECIES ALLIANCES BOOK FIVE) by Eryn Ivers
Patrick Smith is being punished. For letting a good man go free, for refusing to steal from a newly sovereign nation, for disobeying orders, but most of all for being a human in an alien army. Despite his decades of service and experience, instead of being on the front lines to defend his home against a strange new threat, he’s stuck commanding a squad of misfit soldiers no one wants and no one believes in. Fal’ran has always been nothing. Worse than nothing. The poor, uneducated, brat of a drunk from the Moon Projects. But with war comes opportunity. For the first time in his life, Fal’ran has a chance to prove his worth, fighting in the greatest military in the sector. Nothing and no one is going to stand in his way. Not his past, not his useless teammates, and definitely not his pathetic human commanding officer. That is until Fal’ran gets a whiff of said commanding officer’s mouth-watering scent and his entire world turns upside down. The simmering tension between them is undeniable. But it’s also unprofessional and unethical and acting on it is completely out of the question as far as Patrick is concerned. As a new species launches an invasion, Patrick must decide if his moral compass is really as reliable as he’s always believed, and Fal’ran must decide if what he’s always wanted is really what he’s always needed. AmazonKU
NAGA BRUTE’S WARRIOR MATE (SERPENTS OF SERANT BOOK TWO) by Robin O’Connor
Dragged from the world that I know, I am caught in the claws of a Naga Brute who just won’t take no for an answer. Kalani – Orphaned as a baby, I was forced to reinvent myself. I am Kalani the Tough and my purpose in life is to protect. When I am betrayed, my path crosses with the one opponent I can’t defeat. A monstrous sexy Naga brute who claims I am his fated mate. Iave – Cast out from my Clan, my only loyalty is to my two best friends. Until I lay eyes on my mate. To have a family again, to fill my life with her warmth and laughter. I would go to the ends of the world. I will destroy anything, kill anything that stands in my way until I can claim her. AmazonKU
TWILIGHT DIVIDE by Melanie Bokstad Horev
In a post-apocalyptic world of scorching days and freezing nights, the fierce Nour and her younger brother, Malik, navigate a dangerous desert. They face threats from two opposing forces: the Day Blazers, ruthless beings evolved for sunlight, and the Night Dwellers, creatures adapted to darkness. Nour and Malik are Duets, capable of surviving both day and night, a rarity in this unforgiving landscape. Scarred by the loss of their family, they’ve learned to trust no one. But when the death of Synthese, the only person they have a connection to, sets off a chain of events, Nour faces moral dilemmas and choices that challenge her resolve. AmazonKU
SOLGRE’S SOULMATE: THE THELLI LOGS (INTERGALACTIC DATING AGENCY) by A M Griffin
The Captain. Solgre, Captain of the Halo One took care of everyone else, it was never supposed to be the other way around. After his spaceship crash landed on Earth, his mission and its objective had changed. The new mission was to keep what he was a secret from the nosy upstairs neighbor. The second, was to stay alive until their rescue arrived.
Neither was easier as said. Despite him wanting to keep his distance from the beautiful and alluring neighbor, he couldn’t. Every day he found himself anticipating and waiting for her daily knocking at his apartment door. And the dying part? The hereditary disease ravaging his body was getting worse every day. The Agent. Special Agent Margie Santana was in the small town of Point Breeze, Minnesota for one reason and one reason only. She was on the hunt for the alien targets who’d crashed landed to Earth. Catching the aliens and learning the whereabouts of their spaceship was guaranteed to net her a big fat promotion. All she had to do was pretend to be her neighbor’s friend and gather evidence. Margie didn’t know when the lines had blurred. One day she was happily spying on her alien neighbors, and the next she was head-over-heels for their sexy as hell Captain. Can their love survive her betrayal?
UNCIVILIZED (SUPER SOLDIERS BOOK ONE) by Rebecca Royce
In the dead of night, soaked and desperate, I find myself once again in a world ruled by The Enhanced, captives of their iron grip. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a prisoner of men like them. But tonight, I bear a message—a message that must be delivered to these men, no matter the perilous journey. Meet Crew, Mace, Gunnar, and Ransom—Super Soldiers, born in a lab to be perfection incarnate. They are the epitome of strength and allure, leaving me both awed and wary. I need their help, even as my fear of them lingers. In their wild, untamed world, can happiness even exist? Will they join my cause, or will my pursuit of them lead to my undoing? AmazonKU
HOW MY JINGLEBALLS SAVED CHRISTMAS: AN OTHERWORLDY CHRISTMAS by Rena Marks
When your brand-new “kind-of” puppy comes along with his own alien handler.
Tabitha: My best friend gives me her adorable alien puppy. She won’t say why, but I suspect her crabby cat, lovingly nicknamed Satanic Sheila by me, wants to eat him.
He’s got the face only a mother could love. Poor little scrawny thing just shivers and shakes and buries his little face deep into my cleavage to hide. I have to ignore the strange barking noises that sound more like a man motorboating. Beloc: Her pet isn’t an alien dog—he’s my brother. Punished for a short time to navigate Earth, a species he publicly deemed no better than pets—what better punishment than to become a pet himself trapped in a shapeshifting change? Except J’ngal finds the most attractive, luscious female on the planet. He has access to her home, her body, her conversations. As a beloved pet, he gets to see her dress, watch her shower, tag along on all her dates. All the things I want to do and can’t. Two can play at that game. AmazonKU
HOW MY KRYNCH SAVED CHRISTMAS : AN OTHERWORLDLY CHRISTMAS by Sandra R Neeley
One bitter, disillusioned, post-menopausal human female who’s experienced so much pain that she can’t even enjoy Christmas anymore. One large, green, alien bounty-hunter with a no-nonsense attitude who wants nothing more than to slip onto the forbidden planet (Earth), capture his targets and get out before anyone notices he’s there. One very irritable, grouchy cat named Satan Claws, who tolerates no one but the woman who liberated him from the shelter. Can they somehow all manage to save each other, and maybe Christmas, too, while they’re at it? This is a fun, quick, Christmas story of only about 25,000 words that is meant to make you smile. AmazonKU
ALIEN DEVIL’S GAMBLE (BLACK STAR MATES BOOK ONE) by Ava York
In the savage jungle of Thodos III’s underworld, our passion was the rarest bloom…It was just supposed to be another job arranging flowers for a gala event. That’s what I did. What I loved. Even if the order came from Draven, the enigmatic owner of the Black Star casino. Tall, dark and dangerous. And terribly, terribly attractive. Despite my best efforts to push him away, I can’t get him out of my thoughts. When a mysterious flower arrives at my shop bringing danger with it, Draven is the one to save me. But can I trust the feelings that are growing between us? And will we even have a chance to explore them before being swept away in the impending storm? AmazonKU
MATED TO THE ALIEN WARLORD: WARLORDS OF THYRE by Bella Blair
I was ordered to marry her, but soon she is all I can think about. DAMARIS: Married by proxy to Warlord Vandor to ensure the safety of my father’s kingdom, I’m kidnapped before I even meet my groom. But when he rides to my rescue, he is more than I could have ever dreamed of in a man, and I can hardly believe my good luck. But I should have known that there is always a price to pay for happiness. VANDOR: I never thought to find a worthy mate within the barely tolerated human species on our planet, but when I lay eyes on Damaris, my world changes. She is not only beautiful but also witty and resourceful and soon I can’t imagine a life without her. Our planet is at war though and evil forces try to drive us apart. AmazonKU
KERAN’S DAWN (BRAXIANS BOOK FOUR) by Regine Abel
When Dawn took over the management of the Braxian hybrid shelter on the sanctuary planet Haven, she never thought its last days would be marked by a series of gruesome murders against its patrons. With local law enforcement failing to capture the murderer, she makes a desperate plea for help to the Braxian Crown Prince, Keran Xeldar. Instead of sending a team, he comes in person. Like all purebloods, Keran is a massive beast of a man, with muscles for days, and brutish features that would set fear in the staunchest hearts. Even his smile is terrifying. And yet, she’s never felt safer than in his presence, or more drawn to a man. With his coronation only three months away, Keran isn’t thrilled about this impromptu mission. But in light of Braxia’s shameful past where hybrids are concerned, he owes them this much. The moment he lands on Haven, his entire life is turned upside down by Dawn Merrick. By human standards, she’s considered plain. To him, she’s the most stunning female he’s ever beheld. Her intelligence and selfless devotion to the welfare of the hybrids further draw him to her. But what should have been a simple murder investigation turns out to be a blood-curdling conspiracy none of them are prepared for. As they become entangled in a web of lies, deception, and manipulation, will Keran and Dawn survive this deadly game, or will traitors destroy the entire Braxian empire from within? AmazonKU
DEFIANT (THE SKYWARD SERIES BOOK FOUR) by Brandon Sanderson
VS Note: Not a romance. Space opera scifi release of note.
Spensa made it out of the Nowhere, but what she saw in the space between the stars has changed her forever. She came face to face with the Delvers, and finally got answers to the questions she’s had about her own strange Cytonic gifts. The Superiority didn’t stop in it’s fight for galactic dominance while she was gone, though. Spensa’s team, Skyward Flight, was able to hold Winzik off, and even collect allies to help with the cause, but it’s only a matter of time until humanity–and the rest of the galaxy–falls. Defeating them will require all the knowledge Spensa gathered while in the Nowhere. But being Cytonic is more complicated than she ever could have imagined. Now, Spensa must ask herself: how far is she willing to go for victory, if it means losing herself–and her friends–in the process.
RARE PREY by Torah Channing
A world where humans and aliens live separately side by side. Just don’t get caught on the wrong side of the border. Meira had never seen an Avian alien up close until one captured her and chained her up in his cave. Death awaited her as punishment for crossing the border between the humans and aliens. How could she know that the pull she felt toward him would lead to a fated destiny? One that includes his best friend and his most hated adversary. A destiny that would have her hunted from both sides like the rare prey that she is. Being rare comes at a price. Reverse harem, forbidden love, winged aliens, mate bond, HEA guaranteed. AmazonKU
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS TENTACLES: A WINTER HOLIDAY MM TENTACLE ROMANCE by Chloe Archer
Seasons greetings and alien abductions! Can two misfits find love together? It might just take a Christmas miracle! Let’s hope Santa doesn’t mind that tentacles can be both naughty and nice…Khephren – There’s no way in Helgar’s Nebula I’m marrying the candidate my parents have chosen for me. I don’t want to be the house-husband of some stoic warrior who only cares about training all day. Boring! Thankfully, I’ve learned a thing or two from all those rom-com human movies I’ve illegally downloaded off the intergalactic web. No one will see it coming when I pull a runaway groom maneuver on them! Once I make my escape, I can go on the solo honeymoon of my dreams—to planet Earth. It’s almost that wondrous time of year when they celebrate their holiday known as “Christmas.” Human Hallmark movies make it seem so magical. I want to experience it for myself! Now, I just need to find a human who can make my wish come true and help me have an authentic holly jolly time…Sasha – Scrooge was right when he said “bah humbug” to Christmas. This time of year sucks balls, and not the fun kind. I’ve just lost my crappy part-time job and I’m slowly sinking under a sea of student loan debt and crushed dreams…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
UNWRAPPED: BRIDES OF THE KINDRED BOOK 31 by Evangeline Anderson
Celia Alvarez is engaged to one of the wealthiest men in the country—so why is she slaving away in the kitchen, making Thanksgiving Dinner for his entire family all by herself? Her future in-laws seem to think she’s either the cook or the maid and none of them has offered to lift a finger to help. Just as Celia is wishing for a change, Fate provides one. The doorbell rings and two huge Kindred warriors are standing there, claiming the she is their mate. Certain that there must be some mistake, Celia agrees to go with Holds Tightly and Fights Fiercely to the Mother Ship until the situation can be cleared up. She likes Hold at once, but she and Fierce are instant enemies. How could she possibly be with these guys for life? She’s certain a relationship between the three of them is impossible and promises herself to keep her distance and to not cheat on her fiancé, Peter. However, when the three of them are sent on a mission to collect a special glowing moss to decorate the Mother Ship for the Holidays, everything changes. A destabilized wormhole damages their ship and dumps them out into a galaxy light years from home. In order to get the ship fixed, they have to agree to join a sex cult and shortly after that, Celia’s plans to keep herself off the Naughty List this Holiday Season go right out the window. Can Celia, Hold, and Fierce escape the cult and get home in time for the Holidays? Will Celia’s wedding go ahead as scheduled…or will the time she spent with the two huge Kindred warriors change her life forever? AmazonKU
THEIRS TO MATE (ALIEN OVERLORDS BOOK FOUR) by Taylor Vaughn, Theodora Taylor and Eve Vaughn
The rules of the accord between my humble human colony and our Xalthurian alien overlords are cruel but clear: Rule #1: Every human female the age of 21 must participate in a ceremony where she gets taken by the Xalthurians who want an heir. Rule#2: If the issue of the ceremony is a girl, we are allowed to keep the baby. Rule #3: If the issue of the ceremony is a boy, then the hybrid is taken away from us and sent to live with our alien overlords on their planet, never to be seen by their mothers again. I knew the rules when I submitted to the huge red Xalthurian, who gave me unexpected pleasure before returning to his home planet. I was aware I wouldn’t be able to keep my baby when I saw that “the issue” of our coupling was a boy. “Don’t fall in love with it,” I told myself. But when our alien overlords came for my baby, I couldn’t just hand him over. I ran with him. Then we both died. And, if you think that’s a crazy story, wait until you find out what happened after our resurrection. AmazonKU
BROKEN: STRANDED ON THE PRISON PLANET: BOOK TWO by Katie Neptune
My friends and I are stranded on a prison planet. And it’s my fault. One day Kylie Summers is a college student living with her two best friends. The next she wakes on a spaceship. And it’s calling her name. Kylie always knew her long-absent father was bad news. But an alien involved in a criminal scheme to smuggle human women? That’s an unexpected blow. The ship crash-lands on a prison planet, separating Kylie from her friends, and now she’s trying to evade angry guards and her father’s goons. Plus, she keeps bumping into a tall, scruffy guy with russet-red skin, a glowing sword, and a deep dislike of all females, especially her, it seems. When Lir’s operation to free his brother collides headfirst with Kylie’s attempts to find her friends, resulting in a dramatic confrontation with a violent gang, Lir and Kylie suddenly have to work together to escape a fate worse than death. Lir doesn’t want to like Kylie—she’s a distraction he doesn’t need, and Kylie can’t trust Lir—this rogue is no white knight. However, on the run with villains on their heels, they discover maybe they have more in common than they thought. But rescue missions are no time to fall in love. Or to do . . . other things. Or maybe it’s the perfect time when you’re stranded on a prison planet. AmazonKU
BRUTE IN THE CRYPT by Tammy Walsh
Caught. Caged. Claimed. After I’m Claimed by a giant alien demon from hell, I think I’m a goner. But when he takes me to another prisoner’s cell instead of his own, I fear the worst. He tells me I’m not only his fated mate but that we’ve enjoyed a passionate love affair for countless reincarnations… and he’s determined to make me remember them all. I rebel against his tyrannical rules but he’s determined to protect me, no matter the cost. And when I discover he’s tormented by inner demons and consumed by the need to control, we embark on a passionate love affair. When he touches me, I yearn for more. When he kisses me, I surrender in gratitude. When he undresses me, I ache to scream his name. And when he makes me fly, I soar higher than ever before. When he warns me to keep my distance, it only makes me want him more. I discover my true desires, as well as the dark secrets he keeps hidden away from prying eyes. AmazonKU
HUNTED (EXCHANGED POWER BOOK FOUR) by Ivy Barrett
VS Note: What I gleaned from the blurb for book one is that aliens come to Earth in search of their mates. Check trigger warnings.
Ansley was told the aliens would never find her at Still Water Farm. But they came for her anyway. AmazonKU
ALIEN CHRISTMAS PACKAGE (HOLIDAY WITH AN ALIEN FATED MATE BOOK ONE) by Alina Riley
VS Note: Very mixed reviews.
A snowstorm sends an annoying red ass to my door and I’m too nice to kick him out. Maybe I should be grateful that he delivered my groceries despite the bad weather, but this sexy red alien with horns keeps pissing me off. I don’t understand why, but he lights a fire in me that burns. When the snowstorm rages, we are stuck in my house. Annoyingly, it gets harder and harder to keep him away. Yet, I didn’t choose to work in the observatory in the mountains on my own for no reason. Is he a blessing for Christmas or is he a curse? AmazonKU
CRAZY, RICH SPACE DRAGONS (DRAGONS GUIDE TO SPACE DATING BOOK ONE) by Michelle Ziegler
Aurora’s idea of romance includes dodging meteors, not catching feelings. Marriage is the last thing on Aurora’s mind, especially when it involves a dominate jerk from a distant colony. Despite her seemingly idyllic life, she’s trapped in the shadows of her father’s privileges, yearning for the freedoms denied to her. Dragons on this alien planet are as egotistical as the human males she’s dealt with, pushing Aurora to her limits. Celebrating two centuries of colonization feels like a hollow gesture on a world not so different from Earth, a place she’s never truly experienced. Dreaming of breaking free from the confinements of domed cities, Aurora dreams of escape. The catch? The only path out is by mating a dragon, an option she’d rather not. Even when one claims she’s his fate. Amidst meteor showers and soaring emotions, Aurora must navigate between a future planned for her or one she never saw coming. She will have to choose between tradition or embracing a connection as fiery as the stars. AmazonKU
SOULMATCH by Nicole Pyland
As long as people look for love, someone will be there trying to make a profit on it. SoulMatch promises people soulmates created just for them. The person simply needs to tell them what they want, give a little DNA, answer some questions, and in twenty-three years, a soulmate who loves them and is perfect for them in every way will be delivered. As people start creating soulmates for their children so that they don’t have to go out and find love themselves, the industry is booming. But Theodora knows she wasn’t made for the man she’s supposed to marry in a few short months. She knows that because she doesn’t and can’t love any man – she was meant to love a woman. When one day, her best friend goes missing and a new student of SoulMatch School shows up in her place, everything changes fast for Theodora. Avalon knows the secret of SoulMatch. When they’d tried to get her to conform, she’d resisted. Now, she’s the only one who can bring them down. She just needs a little help, and she thinks she can get it from the one person she’s been told to trust. The fact that Avalon is falling for that person and not for the man she’s meant to marry soon only complicates things further, but Avalon will have her revenge. Avalon and Theodora will bring SoulMatch down because lives are at stake, and not just their own. AmazonKU
FORSAKEN BEAUTY AND THE ETHERBEAST by Kelsey Josephson
Author of strange steampunk and inverted fairy tales, Kelsey Josephson’s stand-alone fairy-tale retelling of Beauty and the Beast set in a fantasy world with steam-powered airships, sentient automatons, and slow-burn romance. An unconventional beauty, a tormented beast, and the ether that binds their fate…After her own father sells her to the Ringmaster, Belle thinks she’ll spend the rest of her days performing strongwoman stunts until she succumbs to her ether-poisoning, a deadly condition that has disfigured her appearance and given her unnatural strength. A chance encounter with a beast by her solitary campfire changes everything. With fractured memories of the horrific experiments that transformed his body, Beast’s only desire is to escape his creator. When he encounters the camp of the Circus Illume, a strange but kind woman awakens what’s left of his humanity…and unwittingly leads to his capture. Belle hatches a daring escape plan to free them both, but freedom is fragile. With both the Ringmaster and Beast’s creator pursuing them, Belle and Beast must learn to trust strangers and the complicated desires of their hearts. AmazonKU
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VS: We’ve had some small, positive progress in my brother’s illness this past week, so there’s cautious optimism. As the medical staff said though, “He’s a long way from even talking about going home.” Thank you again for all the good wishes, prayers and moral support, which are so encouraging!
For my backlist highlight this week, another book my brother is fond of, which features an alien walking stick as a pet. It also happens to be a rock star romance!
STAR CRUISE STAR SONG
Addy Tryndall is a fresh graduate from a highly respected engineering college in the Sectors, on her way to a plum job on the Nebula Zephyr cruise ship. She knows she’ll be on probation but she’s determined to succeed and nothing is going to distract her.
Ryder McRhodes is a has-been interstellar rock star, on his way to reunite with his fellow band members to see if the lightning of mega success will strike twice for them. He isn’t sure he wants to be in the spotlight again and he hasn’t been able to write music since the band broke up.
Addy has secrets. Ryder needs a muse to unblock the creative flow…could her tightly guarded past be the answer to his problem? When the two are thrown together in an attempt to avoid the interstellar paparazzi he’s intrigued. She’s wary.
And someone is sabotaging systems on the Nebula Zephyr. Addy unwittingly finds herself in the middle of the situation while juggling her increasing attraction to Ryder and her challenges on the new job. Can she trust him with her secret? Or will he break her heart?
The danger on board comes ever closer to Addy as the cruise continues…
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INHERITANCE: THE LOST BRIDE TRILOGY BOOK ONE by Nora Roberts
1806: Astrid Poole sits in her bridal clothes, overwhelmed with happiness. But before her marriage can be consummated, she is murdered, and the circle of gold torn from her finger. Her last words are a promise to Collin never to leave him…Graphic designer Sonya MacTavish is stunned to learn that her late father had a twin he never knew about—and that her newly discovered uncle, Collin Poole, has left her almost everything he owned, including a majestic Victorian house on the Maine coast, which the will stipulates she must live in it for at least three years. Her engagement recently broken, she sets off to find out why the boys were separated at birth—and why it was all kept secret until a genealogy website brought it to light. Trey, the young lawyer who greets her at the sprawling clifftop manor, notes Sonya’s unease—and acknowledges that yes, the place is haunted…but just a little. Sure enough, Sonya finds objects moved and music playing out of nowhere. She sees a painting by her father inexplicably hanging in her deceased uncle’s office, and a portrait of a woman named Astrid, whom the lawyer refers to as “the first lost bride.” It’s becoming clear that Sonya has inherited far more than a house. She has inherited a centuries-old curse, and a puzzle to be solved if there is any hope of breaking it.
WHAT THE RIVER KNOWS: A NOVEL (SECRETS OF THE NILE BOOK ONE) by Isabel Ibanez
VS Note: Apparently the ending is cliffhanger-y, per the reviews I saw.
Bolivian-Argentinian Inez Olivera belongs to the glittering upper society of nineteenth century Buenos Aires, and like the rest of the world, the town is steeped in old world magic that’s been largely left behind or forgotten. Inez has everything a girl might want, except for the one thing she yearns the most: her globetrotting parents—who frequently leave her behind. When she receives word of their tragic deaths, Inez inherits their massive fortune and a mysterious guardian, an archeologist in partnership with his Egyptian brother-in-law. Yearning for answers, Inez sails to Cairo, bringing her sketch pads and a golden ring her father sent to her for safekeeping before he died. But upon her arrival, the old world magic tethered to the ring pulls her down a path where she soon discovers there’s more to her parent’s disappearance than what her guardian led her to believe. With her guardian’s infuriatingly handsome assistant thwarting her at every turn, Inez must rely on ancient magic to uncover the truth about her parent’s disappearance—or risk becoming a pawn in a larger game that will kill her.
SATAN’S KITTY (A PAWSITIVELY PURRFECT MATCH) by Pepper McGraw
Jasmine just wants her mom to get a break from working, so in her Christmas letter to Santa, she requests a vacation for her mom at a nice bed and breakfast and a playful kitten for herself. Unfortunately, Jasmine’s letter is misdirected and ends up headed south. Starlight may be human, but she lives in Zero, Kansas, which means she’s gotten quite the education about the paranormal world this year. So she’s not even fazed when Christmas morning dawns bright and hot in Hell or when her daughter’s Christmas kitten displays some very demon-like qualities. Maximus has been unsuccessfully courting his human mate, Starlight, for the past six months. When she disappears and all evidence points to her being in the Underworld, Maximus doesn’t hesitate to follow her. He’s prepared to go head-to-head with Satan himself to win back his mate. Unfortunately, Starlight’s not exactly in a hurry to leave. Turns out, Hell just isn’t that bad, at least not for tourists. Sure, it’s a little hot, but for once, someone else is doing the cooking and the cleaning and Starlight is loving it. In fact, life is pretty damn good down south. The matchmaking cats of the goddesses have managed to work their magic in the most unlikely of places for humans and paranormals who were truly unmatchable. However, to save this match, they will have to somehow navigate the underworld and avoid the Demonic Unravelers who specialize in destroying matches. It’s going to take a whole lot of work to make this match pawsitively purrfect. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
THE EIGHTH POTION (ORDER OF MAGIC BOOK SEVEN) by Michelle M Pillow
After a fake psychic scammed her mother out of her retirement, Cynthia Clarkson has made it her life’s mission to expose every single one of those charlatans. So when she hears a rumor that a group of women in Freewild Cove is claiming to help loved ones move on after death, she’s all over it. Josh is just the latest in a long line of victims. Cynthia is determined to help him see the truth, and falling for him isn’t part of the plan. She thought she’d seen every trick in the book, but there are some phenomena she can’t explain. These women are good, but she’s better. Even if it kills her, she’s going to get to the bottom of the mystery. Unless, of course, the demon they claim is after her kills her first.
OBELISK OF BLOOD (THROUGH THE FIRE BOOK FOUR) by Benjamin Medrano
The fire rekindled. After two years of peace, Ruethwyn and her friends have graduated from Tyrness Academy, yet darkness looms on the horizon. Sinera has consolidated her control over the Golden Dominion, and Selwyn is threatened by Rue’s former mentor.
In her search for more information regarding her art of atavism, Rue has learned of similar practices once practiced in the nation of Corval, and she sets out with her friends in the hopes of gaining an edge over Sinera. Unfortunately for her, Sinera has not forgotten Rue, and has forged an alliance with some of her old enemies. Unfortunately for the worshipers of Larimos, what they don’t know about Rue can certainly hurt them. AmazonKU
LEONA: AGENTS OF BALANCE AND CHAOS BOOK TWO by Evie Black
Brown bear-shifters are known for their strength and resilience. Their wildness and ferocity. No bear-shifter embodies these attributes more than Chief Leona. She’s strong, confident. A force to be reckoned with. She plans to use her strength to win the upcoming Bear Festival; the centennial contest where shifters compete to be deemed worthy by the Gods. The prize? The opportunity to guard the bear-shifter’s most holy relic. This year is different. Not only are there forces at work in the world at large, but her Clan Elders are pressuring her to choose a mate. The candidates? Twin brothers, polar-bear shifters from a neighboring clan. Too bad for them, she has no interest in taking a mate, no matter how much she may be attracted to the youngest twin. Zandros fell into lust as soon as he laid eyes on Leona. She was fierce, unexpected, and everything he thought he hated in a woman. The more he gets to know her, the harder he falls. He quickly learns his practiced flirtations and decadent kisses aren’t going to win her, so what will? What would convince her that he is the man for her? AmazonKU
FINDERS WEEPERS: THE AMBER AMULET by Merrily Boone
Sixteen-year-old Caitlin Drake is stuck with disturbing psychic talents. The hardest trick is acting normal. But when her ability to find lost objects makes it look like she stole them, Caitlin realizes she has to keep her powers secret. No one can know.
Wait. Not even Brandon? He’s been there for her since her sister was killed. As her best friend, he’ll notice if she acts odd. He may be clueless about romance, but he’s not dumb. So when her telepathy reveals her dead sister may be alive and imprisoned, Caitlin has no choice but to enlist Brandon’s help. But Caitlin’s heritage –the Amber Amulet– has dangerous, unknown powers that she’s afraid of. It will take persistent study and unwavering fearlessness to harness the magic of the amulet. Can she do it and find the truth about her sister? AmazonKU
MIDLIFE CHRISTMAS MAGIC (BEAR MATES OVER 40 BOOK EIGHT) by Aline Ash
Can the season of goodwill thaw Nelson’s ice cold heart and lead him to the love he thought he didn’t deserve? Loretta – A year ago, Loretta left her teaching career to cover her father’s medical bills and became a live-in tutor for Orrin, a charming boy. The arrangement felt like a dream come true, despite having to deal with Orrin’s father, an intense and affluent bear-shifter. Nelson’s rugged exterior conceals painful secrets, and Loretta can’t resist his raw charms. She’s drawn to him, and when he asks for her help to become his fake mate, Loretta reluctantly agrees. But as the line between fact and fiction blurs, is she ready for the rush of emotions waiting to flood in? And what will happen when the pretense is no longer needed? Nelson – Nelson’s past extends far beyond mere missteps. ..(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
BREWTIFUL (CULINARY CREATURES BOOK FOUR): MM MONSTER ROMANCE NOVELLA by L Eveland
They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas…unless you accidentally marry a mothman. My name’s Tripp Powers, former NHL star, notorious playboy, and aspiring coffee connoisseur. My plan? Open a chain of coffee shops to brighten everyone’s day. All of that was going according to plan until I woke up in bed with a man. And not just any man, but Nicola Lightwing, a mothman! It’s a mistake we’re both keen to undo as fast as possible until we realize we have a lot in common. Nicola is smart, suave, and almost as obsessed with coffee as I am. With his help, I might even be able to make my coffee shop dreams into reality. There’s only one problem. Until today, I was sure I was straight. Yet I can’t help but want to drink Nicola up, especially when he’s promised he’s good to the last drop. Can I resist his bold advances? Or is a lifelong romance brewing? AmazonKU
CRUEL IS MY COURT: WICKED REALMS: 2 by L A McGinnis
They were right to call me a thief. I stole the king’s magic and made his power mine.
The day I claimed the magic, I was cursed by an ancient prophecy, binding me to four others—a beastly gambler, an honorable slave, the Shadow King’s deadly general and a mysterious aristocrat. Every time I use my new power, we’re tangled more tightly togethe. Now our survival hinges on us outwitting the cunning Old Gods who brought us together in the first place. They say our curse is unbreakable, that we’re doomed to become monsters like them, but I don’t believe their lies. All I know is, we’re the only ones standing between our world and the dark magic prophesied to destroy it. There is nothing I won’t do to save my males. And they’ll burn this world to the ground to protect me. I say, let the biggest monsters win. AmazonKU
THE HEIR AND THE TIGER (THE SHIFTER SEASON BOOK 11) by Laura Greenwood
An unexpected betrothal leads the rebellious Shifter Heir to sneak out to a ball and meet a handsome Count. Josephine, the Shifter Heir, knows that she is expected to be perfect at everything, and that includes marrying the man her parents pick out for her. But when that day comes, she realises that she wants to go to at least one more ball first. The Count of Strizenzia has been sent to England to marry, the only problem is the enchanting tiger shifter he meets by chance in the ballroom. Can Josephine and Otto find a way to be together or does fate have other plans?
CRANBERRY BLEND (A PARAMOUR BAY COZY PARANORMAL MYSTERY BOOK 25) by Kennedy Layne
Cornbread dressing, candied yams, and creamy mashed potatoes are just some of the delicious side dishes that will be served at the table this Thanksgiving holiday…and you’ll also want to get ready for Leo’s mystery dish! Unfortunately, no one counted on a taste-testing judge keeling over after sampling the cranberry sauce in a side dish competition held days before the grand holiday meal. Raven, Mr. Leo, and the gang might need to call upon the new coven members to help figure out this murder mystery! AmazonKU
COLIN (THE WALDEN COVEN BOOK ONE) by C K Noel
Leaving Walden to escape the sight of his beloved imp in his rival’s arms changes Colin’s life forever. Visiting his cousin was an excuse to get away from the strain of seeing his beloved with someone else. Colin never dreamed that he’d wind up saving a plump human’s life… or that the human would also be his beloved. He saves the human, Reggie, but knows their lives will never be complete without his imp, Zander. When he learns Zander’s been attacked and nearly died, he brings Reggie back to Walden. When Reggie learns Colin’s a vampire, he runs away right into Zander’s room. The two discover they share a connection. Reggie and Colin are beloveds. Zander and Colin are beloveds… But after being hurt by a vampire, can Zander ever trust Colin—or any other vampire—ever again? Perhaps the three are fated beloveds… or maybe fate’s playing a cruel game. *Can be read as a standalone, but is better if read after reading The High Garden Dragon Series AmazonKU
STARLIGHT HOLLOW by Yasmine Galenorn
Welcome to Starlight Hollow, a small town on Hood Canal, Washington, where dreams become nightmares, and nightmares become reality. My name is Elphyra Woodbriar, and I was born into a lineage of Witches from thousands of years back. The women of my family have always been guardians on the Steppe of Magic–the place where magic and the world collide. We guard over towns and villages, we’re found in cities and the country, and each of us is charged with keeping the monsters at bay–using any means needed. Most of us have a few close friends from both humans and Otherkin, and they help us shield the world against the chaos that lurks in the shadows. But sometimes, the monsters get through, and that’s where I come in–protecting Starlight Hollow with my magic and my wits. Meanwhile, together with Fancypants–my dragonette–and my circle of friends, I muddle through life, love, and danger, as best as I can. Starlight Hollow has a new resident–Faron Collinsworth, the King of the Olympic Wolf Pack has moved in, along with a few of his subjects. I can’t stand his arrogant smirks…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)
QUEEN OF EARTH AND STONE (CRESCENT QUEENS BOOK ONE) by Tricia Meyers
Eve Darrow seeks to take the throne in a kingdom where women aren’t permitted to rule.
Split into three kingdoms, the continent of Aestera is divided by more than just geography. In contrast to her southern neighbors, the kingdom of Darkegrove has not seen a ruling queen in five centuries. Following her father’s unexpected death, Eve aims to turn a kingdom resistant to change on its head, whether they agree or not. Her path is fraught with danger, and a mysterious warrior is called upon to protect her. Callan Thorne, answering a plea for aid that he is bound to answer, finds himself protecting a princess determined to make history. Unexpected danger lurks around every corner, challenging even his resilience. As she finds even people she trusts stand against her solitary revolution and will attempt to deter her by any means necessary, she must rely on the mysterious warrior summoned to keep her safe. Friendships are made, secrets are revealed and hearts are broken. On her quest to forge her own destiny, Eve will discover that none can stand against fate and that not everything is as it seems. AmazonKU
WHAT IS DARK WITHIN ME (OUR LADY OF FIRE BOOK ONE) by L B Black
Alejandra Ruiz is a young witch plagued by the disappearance of her best friend, Violet. In a desperate bid for clues, she strikes a dark deal with the enigmatic Knowing One—the Prince of Lies and Shadows. But the power she needs to uncover the truth about Violet’s disappearance comes at a staggering cost: the heart of the next person who falls in love with her. As Alejandra delves deeper into Violet’s case, the mystery takes an ominous turn, revealing a truth far more dangerous than she believed. With no choice but to make an ally of an enemy, she finds herself caught in a dangerous dance with the Knowing One, their attraction a sinister force of its own. Alejandra must navigate treacherous alliances, deadly betrayals, and sacrifices that blur the line between salvation and damnation. And as she uncovers the depths of her new power, her destiny intertwines with the fate of the Knowing One’s realm. AmazonKU
THE GRIFFIN FLOCK (GRIFFIN SANCTUARY SERIES BOOK SIX) by Arizona Tape
All of Charlotte’s previous experience working as an apprentice veterinarian at the Griffin Sanctuary is put to the test when a massive collection of illegal mythical animals is dismantled. Unicorns, kitsunes, dragons, griffins, and many more all need new homes. She’ll have to work together with friend and frenemy to make it happen, not an easy feat when everyone is already overworked, tired, and has their own motives for which animals they want to keep. ****The Griffin Flock is book 6 in the Griffin Sanctuary series about apprentice veterinarian Charlotte as she learns how to care and handle mythical animals. Every book has a new animal case and can be read out of order. The series contains a slow-burn sapphic romance. Amazon Apple Books Kobo
WOLF’S CHRISTMAS (BRIDES FOR BEASTS: WOLVES: BOOK FIVE) by Kym Dillon and Candace Ayers
Snowed in with Santa’s hottest helper. Shall I share my toys? ‘Tis the season for charity gift-giving. A freak blizzard leaves me and my SUV full of Christmas gifts snowbound in Mystic Hollow. Enter Tavion, a sexy wolf pilot who volunteers to fly me to LA to spread holiday cheer. Tavion’s skilled hands guide more than the plane. His kisses hold worlds of promise. But it’s when he calls me his fated mate that my icy heart melts. Too bad he’s one man I can’t have. It really is too bad. Because resisting Tavion’s charms? That may take a Christmas miracle. AmazonKU
THE FAST AND THE FURIES (SYN CITY SHIFTERS BOOK THREE) by Luna Joya
Nolan Bankston isn’t just a cocky gunslinger with a badge and secrets tangled up in my family’s worst tragedy. He’s a wolf shifter and my fated mate. No way this will end well. Three years ago, a rogue wolf shifter slaughtered me and my family. I swore a blood oath to serve an immortal Fury straight out of mythology in exchange for a second chance at life and brutal vengeance against anyone involved in my family’s murder. Nolan, a wolf shifter who thinks he’s the gods’ gifts to women, needs my help. Only he’s more than a marshal—he was the best friend of the dead wolf who murdered my family. Except he has proof the real killer is still alive and here in Syn City. I’m a mortal Fury, a divine dealer of execution for crimes that must be avenged. Even if the signs point to the killer being my fated mate. AmazonKU
QUEEN OF ASHES AND SCARS (THRONE OF SHADOWS BOOK TWO) by Anya J Cosgrove
A grumpy human servant. An arrogant bodyguard. The scoundrel that broke my heart…I’m queen of the ashes… Now what? My kingdom is in ruins, and I have to find my way back to my throne and my people. To take back control of the night court, I need my men by my side. All three of them, though they’re not exactly on board…yet. The crown of shadows doesn’t care for love, only blood. Love…is dangerous. AmazonKU
RISE (WINGS AND WANDS BOOK TWO) by AJ Sherwood and Jocelynn Drake
For the record, putting the Sousa clan to sleep for five hundred years is not Amaru’s fault. At least he’s found his two, count ‘em two sexy, hunky, adorable, overprotective dragon mates because of it, and they’ll help him wake up his clan. So why. Are his mates. AVOIDING HIM? Especially Luka. This should not be as hard as they’re making it. What’re the proper tools to fix relationship problems? Is it screwdrivers? AmazonKU
PROMISED BEAUTY: A RETELLING (CHARLIE AND THE GIANTS) by Christine Marshall
What if Beauty seeks out the Beast? What if he wants her to leave, but she refuses? What if neither of them are looking for love, but find it in the most unexpected place? A tale as old as time, told with a few new twists. AmazonKU
VALLEY OF LIES: IMPERIAL ASSASSIN BOOK TWO by Katt Powers
Expelled from the Imperial Assassins for a murder she didn’t commit, Dhani Karim is granted one shot at redemption: spend two years as a lowly covert operative in the Empire’s Secret Service whilst she tries to clear her name. Partnered with Parvan Gorshayik, a former spy with a mysterious and brutal past, Dhani is sent to a far-flung mountain town on a routine intelligence gathering mission. But when Parvan’s obsession for revenge leads to an artifact with the power to unleash an ancient evil, Dhani faces a devastating choice. Captured and savagely tortured, she’ll need to sacrifice her one chance to rejoin the Assassins just to stay alive. And though brutally injured, the take-no-prisoners assassin uses her old skills to escape… only to run headlong into an uneasy alliance with the enemy of her enemy – the Yargans. Agents from the Yarga—a powerful military nation—are also seeking the artifact, and will stop at nothing to secure it for themselves. Yet, without the Yargans’ help neither Dhani nor Parvan will be able to hunt down the group who’s stolen the artifact…or defeat the powerful magic the group possesses – a magic that shouldn’t exist.
SOLD FOR SIN (CLAIMED BRIDES OF PROTHEKAN DARK ELVES) by Celeste King
I thought I was going to be killed. Instead I was claimed. Death might have been preferable. My world shifts in a heartbeat when Valkus rescues me from a brutal assault. But he’s no knight in shining armor. He’s a predator, and I’ve become his prey. Valkus needs a mate. His offer? My hand in (fake) marriage in exchange for his protection. It’s risky, but what choice do I have? But the lines quickly blur…What was meant to be a deception turns dangerously real. I’m falling for him – a forbidden, fatal game. Any deal with a dark elf is a high-stakes gamble. It could cost me everything. But I’ve already bet my life, and now, I’m ready to risk even more. My heart. AmazonKU
THE DRAGON AND THE EMERALD KING (TALES FROM THE GEMSTONE KINGDOMS) by Amanda Meuwissen
When the last dragon in all the kingdoms, Pax, wakes from his centuries-long slumber, he seeks adventure again—by finding a worthy mortal to gift three scales which will grant three wishes. When the wishes are completed, he plans to move on and never return to the Gemstone Kingdoms. For now, he craves experience—and a new partner in his bed. He chooses Bertram, the recently crowned Emerald King. It’s been thirty years since the Gemstone Kingdoms entered a new golden age, but the peace proves fragile. With opponents of magic reappearing, Bertram doesn’t know what to do… except to wish that he knew what the future might hold if he never became king. Bertram and Pax embark on a journey through time, across kingdoms, and into their own hearts to learn what they’ve been missing and what they might want of a different future together. Be careful what you wish for—especially from a dragon. AmazonKU
TINSEL AND TUSKS (LOVE AT FIRST ORC BOOK THREE) by Ava Ross
I’m snowed in during the holiday season with a gorgeous but grumpy orc businessman. Can I make his heart jingle all the way? When the blizzard of the century hits my small New England town, I’m stuck spending Christmas in my tiny home with only Milo, my mischievous pup. My kitchen’s full of cookie dough in need of baking, and my holiday cheer is melting faster than the mini marshmallows in my mug of hot cocoa. Until Milo leads me on an icy slide down the driveway and straight into the arms of Vestalon—a gorgeous orc businessman who crashed his truck into a tree. I offer him shelter from the storm, and soon, we’re snowbound together. As the fire crackles, Milo plays matchmaker, ensuring heated moments with Vestalon beneath the mistletoe and an unexpected surprise in the shower. But when the snowflakes settle and the storm subsides, will Vestalon return to his bustling city job, or will he choose to stay in this winter wonderland with me and Milo? AmazonKU
UNBEARABLE (BARVALE HOLIDAY TALES BOOK SIX) by C D Gorri
Can an ex-Alpha and his housekeeper find common ground when the kids are all grown?
The Barvale Clan Den has been a place of refuge for all members of the Bear Shifter Clan in good standing since Iggy Devlin’s great-grandfather built the place. But with his cubs all grown, and his retirement kicking in, the old Black Bear just can’t seem to settle. It doesn’t help that wherever he goes, she’s there! Always underfoot, er, claw. Clary Aylin has been the Devlin family housekeeper since her mate died when she was barely out of her twenties. With no cubs of her own, watching those boys grow and having a hand in raising them was one of the greatest pleasures of her life. She’s kept her feelings for their father under wraps for decades, but what’s she going to do now that the kids are all gone and all that’s left is the sexy, growly curmudgeon of a Bear himself? Iggy Devlin has never looked at her as anything other than a maid. Is he capable of change or are some things too ingrained? Clary has a decision to make. Tell him the truth or quit her job.
But will leaving prove unbearable for this smitten Sow?
PHILOMENA AND THE SEVEN DEATHS: A DARK GOTHIC WHY CHOOSE ROMANCE by Kendra Moreno
Hear no evil. Philomena thought she had luck on her side when she became a young widow and was fortunate to inherit her late husband’s wealth. Her life was a comfortable dance between parties and tea, a menial pattern that afforded her freedoms most women only dream of. Until she wakes up six feet underground. . .Speak no evil. The first death is as easy as it is traumatic. She claws her way up through the mud only to find a confused Reaper waiting for her. The second death makes her realize that something bigger is going on. By the third, she’s had enough. See no evil. Four monsters are claiming she’s the reincarnation of Lilith, and with each death, she’ll grow closer and closer to fulfilling a prophecy, but Philomena had not claimed her freedom only to lose it. No matter how tempting the monsters are, she will choose her own destiny. Even if she has to rip it from fate’s dirty hands with her teeth. Be no evil.
THE BIRTHDAY BEAR by Holly Day
For more than a year, Gabe Callan has known Riley Irving is his mate, but Riley isn’t ready. He stumbled into Gabe’s bakery one night after having left his abusive ex, and he’s still dealing with what he’s been through. Gabe knows he needs time, but he doesn’t know how much longer he can wait. All Riley wants is a safe, slow, boring life. He doesn’t want any adventures other than those he reads about in romance novels. But maybe he’s read too many paranormal books because he’s imagining the guys at the bakery growling, and sometimes he believes he sees their eyes shift color. Maybe he’s going insane. Gabe is scared to tell Riley the truth about what he is. If he waits too long, Riley will feel betrayed. If he tells him too soon, he will run away, and Gabe isn’t sure he can survive without Riley. How do you tell your skittish human mate you’re a bear shifter?
THE MUDLARK: BIRDS OF ERISHUM TRILOGY by Gwen DeMarco
In the bustling Kingdom of Erishum, where the city walls protect the denizens from the Dying Wilds, lives Nyssa, one of the kingdom’s many mudlarks. Each day, she ekes out a meager living by scavenging the muddy banks of the River Assur. When she unearths a mysterious but valuable object that could buy her a ticket out of the slums and fulfill her dream of a baking apprenticeship, she accidentally sets on a path of unseen threats, deceit, and political intrigue. Through lively marketplaces and clandestine dealings – all the while evading the menacing Enumerii priests and the king’s shrikes – Nyssa’s survival instincts as a gutter rat are put to the test. Could this object put everyone she cares about in danger? Against the backdrop of an opulent festival and familiar city streets, Nyssa is pulled into a world of danger, betrayal, and sacrifice. Soon, Nyssa must make a choice: save her future or save an old friend. AmazonKU
THE GHOSTS OF BEATRICE BIRD by Louisa Morgan
Beatrice Bird is haunted by ghosts—a gift she’s had since she was a small child. Unfortunately, it’s an ability that has now grown more intense, shifting from flashes and feelings to physical manifestations she can’t escape. In a desperate attempt to find relief, Beatrice flees her home, her partner, and her psychology practice in San Francisco for a remote island with only nuns and a few cows for company. She doesn’t call home. She sees as few people as she possibly can. Then she meets Anne Iredale, a timid woman who has lost everything that matters to her. For the first time in a long time, Beatrice’s gift will be called on to help someone in need. But the ghosts have taken on an even darker edge—and there is something sinister lurking in the shadows. Beatrice may not be enough to stop what’s coming for them. Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
WARRIOR OF THE WIND (THE NAMELESS REPUBLIC BOOK TWO) by Suyi Davies Okungbowa
There is no peace in the season of the Red Emperor. Traumatized by their escape from Bassa, Lilong and Danso have found safety in a vagabond colony on the edge of the emperor’s control. But time is running out on their refuge. A new bounty makes every person a threat, and whispers of magic have roused those eager for their own power. Lilong is determined to return the Diwi—the ibor heirloom—to her people. It’s the only way to keep it safe from Esheme’s insatiable desire. The journey home will be long, filled with twists and treachery, unexpected allies and fabled enemies. But surviving the journey is the least of their problems. Something ancient and uncontrollable awakens. Trouble heads for Bassa, and the continent of Oon will need more than ibor to fix what’s coming.
THE DEMON IN HIM (SOULS WANTED BOOK THREE) by Charity Parkerson
All Colson did was write his crush’s name. Now, he belongs to Bel. He’s been in worse spots. When a stranger approaches Colson in a club, he doesn’t hesitate to follow his instructions. All it took was the promise of being given his crush’s name. He never expects one tiny act to change the course of his life forever. But Colson will do whatever it takes to hang onto his new blessing, even if that means he’ll spend eternity in hell.
Bel felt his future shift the moment Colson signed his name. Demons aren’t supposed to be blessed with a soulmate. Yet it seems to happen more often every day. Still, Bel shouldn’t have received one, even if he tricked another demon lord into helping him achieve that goal. As one of the demon lords still serving in hell, one signature from Colson dooms him to the same fate. Now all Bel has to do is convince him it’s real. AmazonKU
CLAIMING THE WOLF DADDY (BREAKING PACK RULES BOOK TWO) by Roxie Ray
I’ll do anything to prove my love for the alpha…I thought escaping my abusive ex was the only thing standing in between my love for Cole and his son, Noah. But with Cole intent on forming a pack and being an alpha, it spells trouble for us in more ways than one.
Anti-lycan groups and pro-wolf extremists are demonstrating together to protest interspecies relationships. I’m sick of being caught in the middle and am beginning to think seriously about becoming a shifter. There’s just one catch—the lycan gene therapy is extremely dangerous and there’s no guarantee I’ll survive. When it becomes clear that our enemies will consider me an abomination if I go through the transformation, and Cole is adamant that he loves me just the way I am, I don’t know which path to choose. I’ll do anything for Cole and his son, but I’m sick of being weak. I want to prove how strong my love is for the alpha. Even if it kills me. AmazonKU
CLAIMED BY THE DRAGON DADDY (DRAGON REBELS BOOK TWO) by Roxie Ray
I’ve given my dragon shifter boss my heart. Now all he has to do is claim me…Falling for my dragon shifter boss was easy, but being a human in a shifter’s world is difficult. Especially when Evan’s daughter is still at risk from her evil grandfather, Tomas. Evan is determined to bring down the powerful enemy alpha, and it means trusting someone in Tomas’ inner circle, which is a deadly game to be playing. To make matters worse, Evan’s growing jealousy is becoming harder to ignore. With each passing day it’s getting harder to deny the truth—if he doesn’t claim me soon, he could lose control completely. Yet something is still holding him back and I’m afraid it’s because I’m human. When we learn that Tomas is hiding a horrible secret, we have no choice but to try to stop him once and for all. Even if it could result in tragedy. AmazonKU
BAH HUMBUG MATE (MYSTIC ROVER SHIFTERS BOOK SEVEN) by Delta James
A new twist on a holiday story you think you know. Will a sham marriage lead to a real love story? Dash Samuels, a grumpy reindeer-shifter, is faced with an ultimatum: marry by Christmas Eve or lose his family inheritance. The holidays are his least favorite time of the year and now he needs to find a mate? Panicked, he devises a plan to marry a woman to play his wife for the ten years needed to secure the inheritance. But what he never anticipated was the whirlwind of emotions that would follow or that fate was going to play a hand in this pretense. Noel Brooks, a spirited dreamer agrees to Dash’s unconventional proposition out of necessity. Her origin herd is struggling to make ends meet, and this will set them up for life. The holidays are her favorite time of the year. As they embark on a charade filled with misunderstandings, holiday traditions, and undeniable chemistry, their carefully constructed façade begins to crumble, revealing the cracks in their hearts. Dash needs to get from a grumpy humbug to a believer if he is going to catch his fated mate before it is too late. AmazonKU
RUDOLPH: MATED AT THE NORTH POLE by Minerva Howe
Jameson Rudolph is not the red-nosed reindeer, thank you. He’s a flight trainer for Santa’s reindeer, and he’s tired of all the reindeer games the new recruits are up to this year. So when he gets a notice that it’s time for a mandatory vacation, he decides to hit the road and go off the grid for some relaxation. His fellow reindeer seem to want to go somewhere warm, but not Jameson. He wants to go somewhere cold that doesn’t have twinkly lights and perfectly manicured candy cane trees…Roe deer shifter Magnus loves his home in the Scottish Highlands, and he’ s keeps it by renting out the antique cottage on his property as a vacation home to other shifters. Every so often it gets awkward when a predator thinks he might be tasty, but he’s a roebuck who can take care of himself despite his small size. When he delivers muffins to Jameson Rudolph, though, it’s more than awkward. It’s hot as heck, and Mags decides to see if James is interested in a little holiday fling. But when it turns to more, will they be able to handle it? AmazonKU
DRAGONS DON’T DO HAPPY HOLIDAYS (CHRISTMAS AT THE LONELY TAVERN BOOK ONE) by Harmony Raines
Brooding dragon shifter Flint wants a new start. So, when he arrives in Wishing Moon Bay the plan is simple. Get in. Get out. And avoid the merriness as much as possible.
However, with a dark past, and nothing to his name, getting any supplies for his journey is all but impossible-so much for the season of giving. But, as they say, when one door closes, another opens. He just didn’t expect them to open by themselves. And before he knows it, Flint finds himself tending tables in the strangest tavern in town – The Lonely Tavern. This isn’t the future he envisioned…even when she walks in. Liselle wants a new start. So, when she arrives in her hometown of Wishing Moon Bay the plan is simple. Forget about her cheating ex-husband. Build a new life for her children. And make as much merriness as possible. With nothing to her name, except for the support of her family and friends, Liselle knows that almost anything is possible. Because, as they say, when one door closes, another opens. And this door leads to the strangest tavern in town-The Lonely Tavern. Luckily, potions aren’t the only thing this witch can brew. This isn’t the future she envisioned, but she knows she’ll do whatever she must for her family…even when he walks in. But can opposites truly attract? As Flint wrestles with the demons of his past, and Liselle questions if she can ever trust a man again, they might just discover that sometimes, dragons and witches make the most magical of pairs. AmazonKU
TIME AND TIDE: A TIME TRAVEL NOVEL by Elyse Douglas
In 2023, newlywed heiress, 27-year-old Gillian Woodruff, and her husband, Richard Woodruff, are honeymooning on their private yacht. Richard is hiding secrets and is not all he seems. When the boat encounters a strange, violent storm, it is struck by a towering wave, and Gillian is hurled into the sea, washing up on a rocky, deserted Massachusetts beach, close to death. She’s found by the brooding and handsome lighthouse keeper, Ethan Burke, and learns she’s living in 1900. While struggling to recover and adjust to the shocking truth, Gillian falls for the mysterious, handsome loner. Love, mystery, and deadly secrets collide against the backdrop of the sea, 1900 New York City, and Gillian’s family’s corruption during the Gilded Age. Gillian must decide if she will change her family’s dark past, a change that could prevent her own future, or let the man she loves be killed, forcing her to return to the future without him. AmazonKU
TIL DEATH DO US BARD by Rose Black
Marriage isn’t always sunshine and unicorns . . . sometimes it’s monsters and necromancy. It’s been almost a year since Logan ‘The Bear’ Theaker hung up his axe and settled down with his sunshiny bard husband, Pie. But when Pie disappears, Logan is forced back into a world he thought he’d left behind. Logan quickly discovers that Pie has been blackmailed into stealing a powerful artifact capable of creating an undead army. With the help of an old adversary and a ghost from his past, Logan sets out to rescue his husband. But the further the quest takes him, the more secrets Logan uncovers. He’ll need all his strength to rescue his husband – but can he save their marriage? Amazon AB Apple Books Kobo
A CROWN THIS COLD AND HEAVY (KINGDOM OF LIES BOOK THREE) by Stacia Stark
The unimaginable has happened, And none of our lives will ever be the same.Surrounded by enemies, I’ve never been further from my crown…Or closer to death. Amidst a betrayal we couldn’t have anticipated, I’ll do whatever it takes to find my way back to Lorian – before his fury lays waste to this continent. Alliances are being forged and broken, our enemies are unifying, and Regner’s spiders are closer than ever before. We have only one chance to prevent him from attaining god-like powers and enslaving every human, fae, and hybrid across the four kingdoms. Meanwhile, the human king believes I’m trapped here, yearning for my death, and waiting for Lorian to save me. But Regner hasn’t yet realized that I’ll stop at nothing to free my people. And he’s the one who should be afraid of me. AmazonKU
ROAR LETTER WORD (PARANORMAL DATING AGENCY BOOK 78) by Milly Taiden
Addie Swanson, pop singer extraordinaire, is used to being at the top of every chart. But lately, belting her heart out in front of large crowds hasn’t been fulfilling. Then, the enigmatic Gerri Wilder claims to have the perfect solution to Addie’s blues. She just didn’t expect the solution to come wrapped around a big, growly and muscular body with arms straight out of her hottest dreams. King Mahes of the planet of Nova Aurora is a simple lion king, and right now, he is completely satisfied with his life. Maybe at times, he can be an ass and a bit demanding, but he’s not that bad of a person, right? Besides, he’s a royal lion bachelor. Then he meets Addie…the one person who doesn’t care about his fame or fortune. His beautiful, strong, kind and seductive mate. Addie makes Mahes face his demons. The king’s enemies are emboldened to strike, and if they can’t get to him one way, then they will the other. The other being through his mate. Mahes needs to be a disciplined leader if he hopes to keep his fated mate alive. If he doesn’t, she might not survive, or worse, go back to Earth without him. AmazonKU
BAIT AND WITCH by Clifford Mae Henderson
Zeddi’s cursed with bad luck. A housing shortage in the Bay Area’s Tres Ojos has left Zeddi and her nine-year-old daughter, Olive, living in a van. Working as a housekeeper, trying to save money, Zeddi worries about Olive’s welfare. When she finds her friend and housekeeping client Mags dead—and something about her death doesn’t sit right—she faces her biggest worry of all. Mags’s longtime lover, Ida, confirms her suspicions of foul play, revealing that Mags served as high priestess to a dwindling coven of old witches—who are positive that Mags was murdered. Zeddi owes it to Mags and Ida to uncover the truth, but the more she digs, the more she fears that Mags’s love for Olive may have unintentionally made Olive the killer’s next target.
NOW AND THEN: A TIME TRAVEL ROMANCE by S L Carpenter and Sahara Kelly
There’s never a wrong time to fall in love…2023 – Noah Diddeys is a practical kind of guy, dealing with the will of his late, much-loved grandmother. He has inherited her home and all her belongings, including some old cherished bits and pieces in her attic. Alone there, with a beer and his memories, he decides it’s time to start reviewing his Nana’s treasures. One of them, a small notebook, catches his attention…1813 – Lady Abigail Chatham has been quite brutally relegated to the Dower House by her late husband’s selfish uncle, and is now living in a great deal more modest style than is her due. She’s doing her best to settle into the less than luxurious house, and is almost reconciled to her fate. She reads a lot, and spends quite a bit of time working on a daring project – a novel. She’s filling up those notebook pages with her story…but one thing is missing. A hero. Is it the hand of Fate? A meteorological anomaly? Or just some odd hiccup in the intestines of the space-time continuum? Who knows what it is, but it dumps Noah practically into Abigail’s lap. And that’s when the fun begins. AmazonKU
MURDER IN THE GRAVEYARD: GRANNIES WITH GRUDGES (A STACEY KNIGHT COZY MYSTERY) by Lizzi London
In the cozy lakeside town of Eagle View, Stacey runs no ordinary bookstore. A legacy from her late Aunt Jayne – whose spirit now guides her in the form of fluffy feline, AJ – the bookstore beholds a secret. Beneath the store is a magical spellroom, where AJ returns to human form and Stacey develops her newfound witchcraft and psychic powers with the help of a crystal ball. A shocking murder disrupts their tranquil world, drawing Stacey into a labyrinth of buried secrets within a group of gossipy book club grannies. Each harboring grudges and emerging as prime suspects in the graveyard murder mystery. Stacey uncovers a sinister past and battles formidable witches. In a daring move, Stacey confronts twin witches, Esma and Eve, determined to uncover the truth as the clock ticks and her safety at risk. In this spellbinding tale of murder, magic, and self-discovery, Stacey’s journey challenges the limits of her newfound powers and sleuthing skills. Will Stacey and AJ unearth the truth and protect their town, or will sinister forces prevail? AmazonKU
FENRIR’S FATE (THE GODS MADE ME DO IT BOOK 14) by Lisa Oliver
Fenrir, ancient Norse god of wolf shifters, has had more centuries than he could count to become set in his ways. Can a cute little cat shifter from Vegas make him want to change them? “Oh, no, oh, no, oh, no. I think I might have just punched my mate in his furry face. I’m so sorry.” Dorian was on a great adventure in Montana when his campervan runs out of gas, and he finds himself stranded in the middle of nowhere. He didn’t expect to find a wolf, he didn’t anticipate hitting said wolf who had startled the living daylights out of him, and he definitely wasn’t prepared for when that same wolf just disappeared. “It can’t be true. It just can’t be true.” Fenrir was the first to admit he was set in his ways. It’s what made him dependable, reliable, and comfortable. He saw no need to change his ways, even after his pack deserted him. Coming across a cat shifter was a mild excitement in his day, but that didn’t mean he had to claim the man. The Fates work in mysterious ways, but not even they were prepared for how stubborn Fenrir could be. It could take the efforts of Loki and Anubis, plus a spot of advice from Claude and Poseidon, to get these two on the path of Fated Mate happiness.
HALLOWEEN KNIGHT (A KNIGHTS THROUGH TIME ROMANCE BOOK 17) by Cynthia Luhrs
What happens after happily ever after? After falling through time itself, modern-day Lucy Merriweather finds purpose in her new medieval life with her husband, Lord Blackford. But when a cryptic note costs her dearly, Lucy risks all to protect those she loves. As villains and explosive secrets emerge, Lucy must draw on courage she never knew she possessed, facing impossible choices and vengeful forces determined to destroy all she holds dear. Callan Graham, a mysterious highlander with secrets of his own, offers to aid Lucy as they race to save her family before it’s too late. This Halloween, the past will return to haunt the present in this thrilling tale of love, trust, and shocking revelations.
SHARP DRESSED WITCH (WITCHES OF HOLIDAY HILLS COZY MYSTERY SERIES BOOK 16) by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson
Holiday Hills has a bit of a situation on our hands. Our cranky health inspector finally quit, and a new-to-town friendly witch named Ronnie Daniels filled the spot. Health inspections improved, business owners worried less, and Ronnie had become the most popular witch in town. But the cauldron boiled over, and it didn’t take long for her true colors to show. Nobody likes a fake. Disappointed by inspection reports, local business owners petitioned to have Ronnie fired and banned from Holiday Hills. Only someone took matters into their own hands. Ronnie’s demise initially pointed fingers directly at our beloved bakery owner, Charity Rutherford. Thankfully, the actual cause of death surfaced, and Charity Rutherford was determined innocent. But that only made things more suspect. Someone had gone to great lengths to frame her. But why? Was she the true target, or was she simply a pawn in the killer’s game? If it was an intentional setup, then Charity was in danger, and the killer needed to be found pronto. So, there I was yet again, sticking my nose into my significant other’s business, snooping and questioning suspects as usual. Little did I know things would take a menacing turn when the killer caught wind of my investigations, and I’d find myself squarely in their sights. AmazonKU
SOULS OF THE DEAD (SUPERNATURAL MIDLIFE HUNTRESS) (SHROUDED NATION BOOK 12) by Brenda Trim and Tia Didmon
Endless twilight is an apocalyptic sign, and the sun just refused to set. I’m still reeling from the death of my second in command when Artemis informs me that the human realm was breached by another god and there are catastrophic consequences. In the wake of this revelation, we are all surprised by the arrival of a new council member and the dark faction associated with him. But I am tasked with tracking down an artifact tampering with our world while fighting my growing attraction to the fae representative. Will I accept help from a royal advisor to end this threat, or am I one soul surge away from destruction? AmazonKU
VILLAIN AND THE GEEK (WILF’S MATE BOOK SIX) by L C Davis and Joel Abernathy
For nerdy bookworm Devon, agreeing to become the villainous werewolf warlord’s mate isn’t just a matter of self-sacrifice–it’s living the dream. Unfortunately, his new life in Grayridge isn’t quite like his fantasies. Constantine is so much colder than he was in the dreams that summoned Devon to him, and his ruthless, militant packmates aren’t exactly accepting of the outsider. Especially when Devon himself suspects he might be a defective omega. But after spending most of his life in his brother’s shadow, Devon isn’t about to let his Main Character Moment ™ pass him by without a fight. AmazonKU
MONSTER PUCKER by Clio Evans and Ashley Bennett
Getting stuck in the hockey locker room was not how I envisioned catching my next story. After a fateful encounter with two of the hottest players in the NMHL, I’m swept into an unforgettable first date. Klaus is a famous Krampus, one of the biggest players in the league. He’s gruff and hot, with a teddy bear heart hidden underneath. Frank the “Flurry” Murry is an up-and-coming Yeti who dreams big and loves hard. These two monsters make me feel things I’ve never felt before. After a night the three of us can’t forget, we want more. The only problem is—someone is out there, trying to ruin it all. AmazonKU
THE ASSASSIN BRIDE (THE KING AND THE ASSASSIN BOOK ONE) by Anastasis Blythe
It is said that the Neverseen King comes for a bride every hundred years. I thought it was only legend . . . until he came for me. I am one of twelve assassins forced to compete for the hand of our unseen king, who I’m beginning to doubt is even human at all. Why he needs a bride, much less one who wields a blade, isn’t any of my business. All I’m trying to do is get out of here with my life and my heart intact. I don’t want to care about the mysteries I begin uncovering about the king, about why he never shows his face, about his palace that turns into a nightmare after dusk. I’m just trying to escape. But apparently, my choice is to win this competition or die. I’m not dying. And I’m definitely not falling in love with the Neverseen King. AmazonKU
THE MIDNIGHT GARDEN: A NOVEL by Elaine Roth
After the sudden death of her husband, Hope finds herself reeling from the loss in more ways than one. First a young wife and now a grieving widow, she feels like fodder for never-ending town gossip. But when Hope meets Will, a screenwriter back in town to run his family’s inn, she sees in him another resident oddball. And like her, Will has been navigating a loss of his own. As Hope falls for Will, she seeks out another enigma in town: Maeve, an eccentric woman who makes healing teas and communes with the dead. Some of the townspeople think she’s a grifter, a fake. Will, too, is skeptical. Hope yearns for closure and forgiveness, seeing in Maeve the chance to trust herself again—and in Will, a chance to rediscover the enchantment in the world around her…And the courage to build a bigger life than she ever thought possible. AmazonKU AB
ENDLESSLY RAPHAEL (IMMORTAL ASSASSINS BOOK FOUR) by Mia Michaels
VS Note: MM Vampires romance
I was looking for a fake husband, but what I found was so much more. Something was in the air the night I walked into the club. It was like the clouds parted and there he was, the most stunning man I’d ever seen. He looked like he could be fun for a few hours, but as night turned to day, I proposed to him. If I wanted my inheritance and to take my rightful place in my family’s business, I needed a husband, and Raphael seemed like the right man for the job. When my family finds out, all hell breaks loose and long-hidden family secrets tumble out of the closet, putting me and my burgeoning happiness in danger. But Raphael has secrets of his own, and when he’s forced to reveal them, I’m faced with a life-changing decision. If he’s telling the truth, our meeting wasn’t a coincidence at all. I was only looking for a fake husband, but maybe this thing with us isn’t fake at all. Do I follow the path I originally set out on or listen to my heart and embrace a future that is Endlessly Raphael? Endlessly Raphael is book four in the Immortal Assassins series, a contemporary setting, MM romance featuring vampire assassins finding love with their fated mates. AmazonKU
BEAR WITCH ME: MEREU BOOK ONE (SPRINGBLOOD: MEREU) by Cee Bowerman
Single motherhood isn’t for the weak, especially when there’s not just one but two children with the sole intent of making you absolutely crazy. It’s chaos running a successful business and raising twins who act feral more often than not, but Calliope is doing her best to make every day better than the last even after the man she loved tore her heart to pieces. Her fresh start at life in a new town is full of experiences she never would have imagined, including the realization that magic is real and not just something you see in movies and read about in books. Almost everything she dreamed about having when she was with Beau has come true, but she has to find a way to be content without him. Beau Tulok is a man with secrets, and those secrets ripped apart the relationship he had with the woman of his dreams. Now he’s trying to survive without the other half of his soul, but his future looks bleak without Calliope…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
VANILLA CAKE AND VAMPIRES (A BROOMSTICK BAY PARANORMAL COZY MYSTERY BOOK THREE) by RaShelle Workman
Welcome to Broomstick Bay! Here the electricity is glitchy, the townsfolk are witchy, and Ruby has a catastrophic secret that is clawfully twitchy. The Crosswells are celebrating Grandy’s birthday (we don’t discuss her age unless we are willing to be cursed with warts in unspeakable places) with a big party at Coven House, and I’m in charge of the cake.
My name is Ruby Crosswell, and I’m a newly re-practicing witch. Not only that, but I can turn into a cat. It’s one heck of a trick, but don’t ask me how I do it. I’m still working on the logistics. When a vampire interrupts the celebration, the sweet and powdered festivities turn bloodsucking. The vampire, Christopher, demands that Grandy right a spelled wrong she cast five decades ago. If she doesn’t, he’ll kill all of the town’s witches. But Grandy can’t remember what she did, and the vamp refuses to enlighten her. When our coven leader is found dead and drained of their blood, Sheriff Wolfton is sure Christopher did it. But how does one stop a vampire? Turns out it isn’t easy. A stake to the heart is messy but not fatal. And then the vampire does the unthinkable and asks me to help prove his innocence. In return, he’ll reveal how to fix my cat problem. Reluctantly, I agree. But it’s a good thing I have seven lives remaining. I have a feeling my cat is going to need at least one. AmazonKU
KIDNAPPED BY THE KRAMPUS by Emily Shore
TWYLA – Is Krampus real? That’s the question burning in my investigative journalist mind as I sneak into Krampus World to learn the truth about the eccentric CEO who always wears the monstrous holiday costume. I’m definitely making the naughty list for this. After sharing a drink with the mysterious and quiet CEO, the last thing I expect is waking up with no clothes in the most beautiful winter castle. This horned heartthrob billionaire kidnapped me! Despite the language barrier, I soon learn that his punishments are hot enough to melt the North Pole. And there are far worse things than being treated like a Christmas princess in a Yuletide-themed castle. As I unwrap the layers of this hooved and horned enigma, I suspect the monster may be as real as Rudolph’s red nose! And I might be falling for him faster than Santa coming down the chimney. Well…. Monster romance is trending after all! KRAMPUS – Don’t show them your tongue. Don’t growl. Don’t urge them to check your body for some nonexistent zipper. Don’t wag your tail. Don’t show them how well you dance in hooves. After a century of failures to find true love, Twyla is my last chance to break the curse before the clock runs out. I will do whatever it takes to keep my little star, my light in the darkness. It turns out this naughty girl may love my monstrous punishments and the magic of my realm. It’s not long before Twyla tangles around my heart more than twinkle lights. But can she believe a monster is her happily ever after? Will she save me from my icy fate? Or am I doomed to be the demon of Yuletide with a frozen heart forever? AmazonKU
DEAD WOOD (COLD CASE PSYCHIC BOOK 24) by Pandora Pine
After the harrowing events aboard the ghost train, Detective Ronan O’Mara is excited to reach the Double D Ranch in Deadwood, South Dakota. He plans to immerse himself in the old west by learning to ride horses, panning for gold and attending a rodeo. It’s the perfect mix of rest and relaxation he so desperately needs. Psychic Tennyson Grimm also plans to take full advantage of this well-deserved downtime, but a visit to the famously haunted Bullock Hotel changes everything. Ten and Everly encounter a spirit desperately searching for her lost baby. When questioned, the woman can’t remember who she is, only that her missing daughter’s name is Madeline. With the help of a local historian, Ten is able to determine the spirit is Grace Bailey, a southern debutante who’d fallen on hard times, dying in a brothel fire in 1894. When the ghost of Grace’s scoundrel husband appears, he has information that could solve the mystery of the fire and what happened to Madeline over a century ago, but the selfish man isn’t talking. Who started the fire? Why? More importantly, what happened to baby Madeline? AmazonKU
GARGOYLE GRINCH (MOTHAM CITY MONSTERS BOOK TWO) by Lilith Stone
Can her sunshine melt his frozen heart this Christmas? Gargoyle security guard Grayson Lightfoot never celebrates Christmas. It brings back too many bad memories. Besides he’s got a job to do—watching over Motham City 24/7 from his rooftop. Maisie doesn’t celebrate Christmas either. Orphaned at an early age, she’s a sensible human with a mission—to earn enough money to open up a drop-in centre for street kids in Motham. So naturally she jumps at a lucrative holiday contract to work as a housekeeper for Grayson. Except Maisie hasn’t factored in what a total grinch Grayson is. And sure, he may be handsome, but when her cheery presence meets with stony silence and a granite stare, Maisie’s good nature is tested. But when Maisie suddenly gets sick and Grayson flies down from the roof to nurse her, she gets to see a very different side to the grumpy gargoyle. As for Grayson… could Maisie be the Christmas gift he’s always secretly longed for? AmazonKU
SPIRITS AND SNOWFLAKES: A WHY CHOOSE GHOST HUNTER ROMANCE (THE SPIRIT VLOG BOOK FIVE) by Jarica James
The ghosts lurking in Bellmore Castle are out for blood. After surviving one of the worst investigations of their lives, Brea and her group are ready to finally take on another big haunt. When they are contacted to explore a modern day castle they don’t hesitate to accept. It’s in an idyllic town, the location is gorgeous, and the best part? There’s snow. If only things were that simple. They quickly realize that something dark is roaming the halls of Bellmore. Between near death experiences, crazy visions, and the conflict between good and evil, the team realizes they may be in over their heads. Can Brea’s abilities help them cleanse the castle of the dark entity, or will this be the first investigation they have to abandon for their own safety? AmazonKU
DRAGON’S DEN OF PLEASURE by Amelia Wilson
I was a fool to try a mountain climbing expedition all alone. But when this man protects me and saves my life, I know it will turn out to be something amazing. I never expect that to mean a baby! SIENNA – “…Perhaps there is another man in this world who’s larger than life the way Drake is but it’s hard to believe anyone could possibly compare. He’s tall. He’s muscular. He’s got eyes that I’m certainly see right through me. It’s like this man is magical, not just an ordinary man. It’s like everything about him (from his handsome face to his sexy body) is designed to make me desperate…” I can’t believe how Drake saves me. He’s perfect. He saves me on the side of the mountain and then spirits me away to his cabin. And I change my vacation just to spend it with him. Everything about this is wonderful. Two weeks of pure perfection. But I have to go home, to get back to the real world. And then the real world gets some ideas of its own. Because the doctor tells me I’m pregnant! AmazonKU
THE DEMON AND THE LIBRARIAN: A COZY MM MONSTER ROMANCE (MONSTER HOLLOW) by Chloe Archer
Yuki – Accidentally summoning a sexy demon at work totally isn’t my fault. It’s because of that new addictive soap opera, The Young and the Monstrous, I tell you! They just had to introduce a new mega-hot demon character, so of course I needed to do some research! But my insatiable librarian curiosity has gotten me into hot water, because now I’m magically shackled to a demon who claims he’s my mate. That can’t be a real thing, right? It’s got to be some kind of demon trick…Kassiel – Being summoned is every demon’s fantasy. Some wait centuries for the momentous occasion. At barely two hundred years of age, I get my lucky day! The Interdimensional Gong of Demonic Destiny rings for little ole me! Wooing Yuki should be a walk in the park, but my trusty seductive wiles aren’t working on my prickly mate—and the clock is ticking. I only have two weeks to convince him to accept our bond or it will be permanently severed. My work is cut out for me, but I’ll do whatever it takes to sneak into his heart. AmazonKU
EVERY WHICH WAY BUT DRAGON (MAGICAL MISFITS MYSTERIES BOOK 12) by K E O’Connor
What happens when a good angel goes rogue?When our dependable angel friend, Finn, vanishes into thin air, leaving behind his dragon hatchling, concern ripples through town. But when Finn resurfaces, he’s not alone—he’s accompanied by the man who once abandoned him due to his angel-demon heritage — his biological father. Finn is overjoyed by this reunion, but I harbor doubts about this newcomer’s intentions. He’s pure demon, as are his friends, and where a troupe of demons treads, trouble inevitably follows. Our fears are confirmed when a desperate cry for help from Finn reaches us. His father is dead, and all signs point to Finn as the culprit. With overwhelming evidence, Finn wounded and suffering from memory loss, and the weight of a murder accusation hanging over him, I rally to his side, enlisting the aid of my wonderful witch companion, Zandra Crypt. It’s a baffling mystery that challenges everything we know about Finn’s character. As we sift through suspects, decode clues, and prowl for evidence, the finger of blame relentlessly points at our beloved angel, threatening to unravel our faith in his goodness. Is Crimson Cove on the brink of losing Finn? And what will become of his spirited dragon hatchling if he’s imprisoned? These questions haunt our every step. But fear not, for amidst the chaos, there’s an angel wedding to celebrate. If we can only solve this mystery in time! AmazonKU
WILD WOLF BETROTHAL (ROGUE SHIFTERS AND HUNTERS BOOK FOUR) by Brittany White
Micah and I, wolf shifters, had gone through a betrothal ceremony when we were barely out of diapers. I quickly forgot about it as I planned out my life. I had a degree in social work and was making a difference with troubled children and families. Then, one night, my past caught up with me. The elder and alpha visited me and reminded me of the betrothal. Now, as Micah was about to be made alpha, they demanded that I make good on the promise. I already had my life planned out, and it didn’t include going through the mating ceremony with my good friend. Overwhelmed and needing to clear my mind, I left home and found myself in Ivy Springs, Colorado. It was a beautiful city, but it had a dark undercurrent. The billionaires, whose roots went back centuries, had declared war on all shifters. Micah tracked me down, determined to make me fall in love with him. Our good friend, Dean, soon followed. Dean was also about to become alpha and wanted me to be his mate. None of us could have predicted the trouble we found ourselves in.
Would we even survive long enough to find true love? AmazonKU
FOREVER FORTY (RISE OF THE BLOOD WITCH) (MAGICAL MIDLIFE DEATH BOOK ONE) by Tia Didmon
As a witch, I have a healthy dislike for the undead. While they can turn a human, their venom kills those of us with power. At least that was true until I was attacked by a rogue and transitioned into a vampire. Now the entire supernatural community wants answers, including the vampire overseer who had a surprising reaction to my unnatural rebirth. In addition to my sexy undead leader, I am assigned a death dealer mentor to investigate the reason I was targeted and protect my family. When we discover there is a conspiracy at play, will I accept my new life or unleash an unholy monster that could destroy humanity? AmazonKU
SUNSHINE (TRIDENT AGENCY BOOK ONE) by Kiki Clark and E M Lindsey
Jeremiah has better things to do than babysit the bratty crown prince of the Sirens. His personal protection agency is the best though and the king and queen won’t settle for less. Being a practically invulnerable Hellhound doesn’t hurt either. Remi’s selfish and uncaring attitude drives him crazy and confirms his suspicions about the prince being nothing more than a spoiled man-child. He doesn’t care that the more time they spend together, the more possessive his Hellhound becomes of the little princeling. Or that it turns out first impressions might be misleading…Falling for a client is the last thing he can let happen. His name and his company’s reputation are on the line. He won’t be led around by his… instincts. When things begin to heat up between them though, he can’t deny their connection might just be destiny. One thing he knows for sure? Fire and water will always make steam. AmazonKU
SANTA PAWS by Amelia Hopegood
A nurse who hates Christmas because of her past. A wolf-shifter avoiding Christmas because of his guilt. A stage set for a unique and captivating story of two lives forever entangled. Caitlin Walters keeps an emotional distance from others to protect her heart, a lesson learned painfully over her thirty-five years. She certainly doesn’t believe in Christmas miracles, despite the teasing Santa she encounters, who promises her a very special gift this year. Jack Marshall has let his family down in the worst possible way, and he can’t face them over the festive period. Instead, he pursues a renegade pack, unaware that the task exceeds even his exceptional abilities, placing his life in jeopardy as the rogue wolves close in. A fateful encounter with Caitlin presents a new array of complications, compounding his already perilous situation. His driving force now is to protect his mate. Whatever the cost. Unable to deny their instant soul-deep attraction, Caitlin and Jack are about to discover that Christmas is a time for love, second chances, but first they must survive the threat to both their futures. Luckily there is a whole lot of extra special Christmas magic around to help them along their way. AmazonKU
HELL ON EARTH (IN FIRE AND ASH BOOK THREE) by Melissa Haag
I didn’t mean to wake the god of the underworld, and I never meant to lose my heart to him. Too bad good intentions aren’t enough to save innocent people. But maybe I’m not as innocent as I thought. With a flick of his powerful hand, Hades sent Ashlyn home. However, nothing’s the same as it was. She’s hunted. Marked by the God of Death because her life is connected to Hades, and her death will return things to the way they were. But Hades isn’t done with Ashlyn. She’s given him the one thing he’s never had. Love. And he will damn all the rules to keep it even if it means shattering his tether to the underworld and destroying the world.
BAGGED BY THE ELF by Abby Knox
Cyran – The elves frown upon the idea of falling for humans. But Ivy makes me ache for a companion. The moment I spotted her asleep by the tree on Christmas Eve, I knew I had to keep her forever. Perhaps I was too hasty when I magicked her away in my toy sack. Certainly, Santa Claus won’t approve when he learns what I’ve done. Let the law come down on me. Ivy is mine. She’s simply … mine. Ivy – As much as my humdrum life sucks at the moment, I never asked to be spirited away in my sleep by a weirdo who thinks he’s a Christmas elf. Well, Cyran can go peddle his North Pole baloney somewhere else, because I’m not buying it. His brooding good looks, chisled jaw, cozy cabin, comfy bed, and delicious food have NO effect on me whatsoever. I’m getting the heck out of here … right after I have another snack. AmazonKU
GRANDEUR AND GROWLS (BILLION DOLLAR WOLF) by Megan Slayer
Philip Meade has always been the oddball in his pack. He’ s the pampered child brought up with wealth and ease but who wants more out of life than an easy ride. He loves decorating and when he’ s given the opportunity to work on a family property, he jumps at it. Getting dirty with Walker Ray is an added bonus. Walker Ray has been friends with Philip’ s half-brother for years and isn’ t afraid of shifters, but he’ s not good in relationships. He’ s not rich and likes to work with his hands. The moment he meets Philip and he’ s tasked with working with him, he realizes he’ s in over his head. He can’ t take his eyes off the sexy shifter. The wealthy shifter and the rugged builder just might make it, if they’ re willing to work together.
THE ALPHA’S ARRANGED BRIDE (STARDUST HOLLOW WOLVES BOOK THREE) by Lyra Atlas
I’m entering an arranged marriage with a possessive alpha wolf. He’s twice my age and a rude biker to boot. I’m nervous of what he’ll do to me when we’re alone. I’m still a virgin, but my psychic visions tell me I won’t be for long…He never wanted a mate, let alone one as young and inexperienced as me. I want to be strong, but he intimidates me. He tells me that he’ll come for me when he needs me. He says I should be ready for him at any time. His distant attitude makes me feel lonely and hurt, but I won’t show it. When he touches me in the dark, our bond forges, whether he wants it or not. His touch gives me visions of what’s about to come. His kiss tells me that he’ll claim my body until I’m exhausted. Do I dare surrender to the rude alpha? AmazonKU
HOWLING HOLIDAYS by Autumn Daniels
A city girl with icy-blue eyes is about to unravel my life, and the ancient curse that binds me and my pack. As alpha, my life’s been a solitary one, scarred by loss. But all that changes when I rescue Emily, the fierce beauty with hair like spun gold. Her fiery spirit and determination thaw my frozen heart. As a journalist, she’ll stop at nothing to uncover the truth, a truth I must protect at all costs. Our fates are entwined, and the pull between us is undeniable. But I fear the darkness lurking, and the ancient curse that hungers for her. I’m torn between love and duty, as Everwood’s secrets threaten to consume us. Will our love be our salvation or our undoing? The fate of the town, the wolf shifters, and our hearts hang in the balance. AmazonKU
A CURSED LOVE (MYTHS OF AIRREN BOOK THREE) by Jenny Hickman
A malignant blight ravages Tearmann, wreaking havoc on the lives of the Danú. If Tadhg and Keelynn cannot find a way to stop it before it reaches the castle, there won’t be anything left for them to save. While the blight rages on, Aveen and Rían face troubles of their own. Between confronting ghosts from the past and fending off the Phantom Queen’s thirst for vengeance, peace and happiness seem too far out of reach. It isn’t a matter of if the Princes of Tearmann will fall, but when. Because the Queen is coming for them all…And the cost of crossing her may finally be too high to pay. AmazonKU
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