I have not read most of the new releases listed (although I always end up one-clicking a bunch as I prepare these posts LOL). 

‘AB’ denotes audiobook and the Amazon buy link.

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CORSAIRS: MATHIRAS (CORSAIR BROTHERS BOOK 4) by Ruby Dixon

VS Note: Any week with a new Ruby Dixon is a good week!

Someone is illegally stealing humans from their home world and cloning them. For months, we’ve been hunting this ring of criminals and the end is in sight. I’m separating from my brothers and taking my ship to track down the bad guys. One small problem — Helen insists upon joining me on this dangerous mission. Helen herself is a clone, created to be an object of beauty. She’s not safe if she goes with me, as her kind are coveted all across the universe. But she’s not interested in staying safe. She’s interested in staying at my side…and tempting me to kiss her. And kef me, is it ever a temptation. Am I really going to run headlong into danger with the universe’s most beguiling female at my side? Am I going to be able to resist her charms? (I think we all know the answers to those questions.)      Amazon KU

QUEEN OF THEIR COLONY: KINDRED TALES 45 by Evangeline Anderson

A middle aged science teacher who feels unloved and unwanted meets Three huge alien warriors desperate to find their Queen When Terra agrees to go on a quest with V’rone, Tem, and Rive
Will she end up as…the Queen of their Colony? Terra Engels is a regular middle aged science teacher with nothing special about her—or so she thinks. She comes up to the Monstrum Mother Ship to arrange a tour for her senior class…and sets off an alarm on the Dark Side of the ship. The alarm is a Heart-finder arch, tended by three Colony Monstrum, who must share a female. V’rone, Tem’blx, and Rive have pretty much given up on finding the one perfect woman who can be the Queen of their colony. Imagine their surprise when Terra walks through the arch and sets off the alarm, proving that she is the one they’ve been looking for! Terra, however, disagrees. She just got out of a failed marriage and she’s not ready to make another commitment—especially not to three huge guys at once! However, she makes a deal with them—she will go on a quest to help them find the right woman if they will attend her ex-husband’s wedding with her as her dates. That’ll show the cheating bastard! The Monstrum agree. Thus begins a crazy—and extremely hot—adventure to four different alien worlds that involve a host of dangers…and a lot of heated encounters. Each door between the worlds requires that the four of them become more and more intimate and less and less inhibited. But at the end of it all when Terra almost loses her guys, can she find a way to get them back? And will she ever consent to be…Queen of their Colony?

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PROTECTED (ICEWORLD WARRIORS BOOK 7) by Jessica Grayson and Aria Winter

Ever since he rescued me from my captors, Rokan has been by my side as my constant friend and protector. Gentle and kind, he’s always going out of his way to spend time with me, making me smile and laugh. He’s a good friend, but lately I suspect he wants something more. I can’t deny the pull I feel toward him, but I’m not sure I’m ready to be his. Not after everything I’ve been through. The more time we spend together, I begin to wonder: what would it be like if I allowed myself to explore these feelings I have for my protector?      Amazon KU

RESCUED (SETTLERS OF THE OUTER RIM BOOK ONE) by Jessica Grayson

VS note: Not sure if this is a re-release or new. Author note stated this had a different title previously but it almost sounded like she meant as a pre-order?

When I went into stasis sleep on my way to Mars, I never expected to wake up in a cage. I have no idea what happened to my crew. Alone and afraid, I think all hope is lost until I’m rescued from slavery by a Kitsune fox-like alien, name Kyo. Lost, and with no way to return to my home world, he says he’ll take me to a planet that’s safe. We’re very different, but I cannot deny that I’m drawn to him in ways I don’t understand. The more time we spend together, I begin to wonder: what would be like if I allowed myself to fall for him?     Amazon KU

THE ALIEN’S FARMER (ALIENS AND ANIMALS BOOK 3) by Skye MacKinnon and Arizona Tape

Rachel thought it couldn’t get worse than losing her farm. But when a hot stranger turns out to be an alien, her life is about to change forever. Tamsia’s sisters both have human mates, but she can’t quite understand the appeal herself. Until she meets Rachel, the owner of an adorable yet intimidating Highland cow. Will Tamsia be able to persuade her to move to Kyven?

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STRELS AND ISIR: KLAGAN WARRIORS BOOK 3 by Holly Hanzo

Klagan warriors Strels and Isir might be twins, but their physical appearance and personalities couldn’t be more different. Ever the stoic over-thinker, Strels had an innate need to plan, to be prepared for everything. Impulsive Isir lived everyday like a blind adventure, thriving on the adrenaline rush that came with spontaneity and recklessness. It was hard to believe they were battle-hardened warriors, sons of the Sovereign of Klaga. Weary of battle, the brothers decide to retire from a life of war and espionage–no more missions, no more being taken advantage of, being used for someone else’s benefit. They’re about to make the biggest transition in their lives until the human mate of a battle-brother and friend begs them to take one last mission: find and rescue her lost sister. Traumatized by her sister’s abduction during the Elodian attacks, Emily has spent the years since trapped in the shadow of a resistance organization. Living in fear is nothing new to her, and it’s a seductive prison she can’t bring herself to escape from. That chain around her tightens when two massive Klagan males land on Earth, insisting they’re on a mission from Audrey to rescue and retrieve her. But her distrust of aliens runs deep and…(more blurb on ebookseller page…)      Amazon KU

RADR: GALACTIC CYBORG HEAT SERIES by Jessie Rose Case

This is a HEA, Hot Romantic Fiction Novel. A tantalizing story of passions and desires, that unexpectedly brings together a two people through unexpected events.      Amazon KU

ZAR-RYNN (GALAXY GLADIATORS ALIEN ABDUCTION SERIES BOOK 18) by Alana Khan

VS Note: Love the cover as always but a bit too naked for my PG13+ blog. Happy to see a new book in the series!

Their love will face the ultimate test. Just days after meeting, Zar and Anya planned and executed a slave revolt, freeing themselves and their friends from their evil masters. For the past three years, these truemates traveled the galaxy righting wrongs, and freeing slaves. Their love is a beacon, an exquisite linking of body and soul. What threatens their mated relationship couldn’t be predicted or prevented, and cannot be reversed. Can love this deep transcend even the most devastating struggles?     Amazon KU

RADIANT RITES (FALLING STAR BOOK 3) by Chloe Parker and Clarissa Bright

Our family is fractured and I’m about to lose them for good…especially if we can’t stop the Queen of Homeworld. We have a ship, an army, and allies. But the thing we need most is each other, and it feels like my men are more distant than ever. My lizard assassin, Orion, can’t find a place in our family; Taln doesn’t know who he is now that he can’t fight; Ryker is still convinced that I’m his mate…and Nereus is drifting further away, following the man he loves. And Kye? Well, it feels like there’s a whole galaxy between us. If we want to defeat the evil queen, we’ll have to find a way back to each other. Because I can’t see a path forward without them. RADIANT RITES is a MMFMMM space opera romance with a team of hot alien heroes and a strong heroine.     Amazon KU

RESOLVE: THE ADVENTURES OF A XENO-ARCHAELOGIST BOOK 5 by Jenny Schwartz

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

The unmissable conclusion to the science fiction series that has it all—ancient aliens, rogue AIs, beleaguered royalty, semi-repentant pirates, and the chance to go where no humans have gone before (well, not for five hundred years)—all wrapped up in the possibility of a happy-ever-after for everyone (bad guys excluded). Resolve is the triumphant conclusion to Nora and Liam’s story, begun in Astray in the unexplored depths of the Avestan Range and the quirky precinct of Border Station.   Amazon KU

CHOOSING THE DEMON (DEMONS OF PROTHEKA BOOK 1) by Celeste King

Life was hell under the Dark Elves. And then the demons came. And it somehow got even worse. They raided our town in a vicious magical battle, killed the Dark Elves and took the humans.  couldn’t do a damn thing when they took my sister away. Then the leader of the invaders set his gaze on me.
A monster so cruel and so perfect that to look on him was to cry in sadness and desire. He made me a bargain. He’d help me find my sister and get her out of Hell. In return, he would get…me. I’ll do whatever it takes. Give him whatever he wants. No price is too high. Not even my heart.     AmazonKU

THE NEW NIRI : MOONS OF VES’ONI BOOK 3 by Aeryn Zaera

Dying is the last thing I remember until I look into the hulking male’s green eyes. His eyes remind me one person wants me and a second chance is needed for all of us. I hated my life. I didn’t fit in anywhere, and the only thing I am good at is being a thorn in everyone’s side. They don’t know the real me. They don’t what I’ve done for them. I think it’s better that way… until we’re rescued. It’s a second chance for life, right? Not for me. I’m still the outcast. Then something crazy happens. I’m kidnapped and killed.     Amazon KU

POINT OF INTEREST: THE OBSIDIAN SERIES by Kate Pearce

After escaping from Heliodor and the wrath of the empire, Nia and the crew head to Earth to forge new alliances. Before Nia can investigate some unsettling information about her own family, they must leave, taking onboard fresh crew members in their quest to reach smaller Adamite communities and warn them of the emperor’s plans. As new relationships are formed and old ones tested, Brec finds himself drawn to Peri, a reluctant recruit from Earth who wants nothing to do with him. But the emperor’s diabolical schemes reach further than anyone imagined, and when the journey is disrupted by an anomaly, the crew realize that nothing will ever be the same again.

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GODSLAYERS (GEARBREAKERS BOOK 2) by Zoe Hana Mikuta

The Gearbreakers struck a devastating blow against Godolia on Heavensday, but the cost of victory has been steep. Months later, the few rebels who’ve managed to escape the tyrannical empire’s bloody retribution have fled to the mountains, hunted by the last Zenith—Godolia’s only surviving leader. Eris has been held prisoner since the attack on the capital city, which almost killed her. And she begins to wish it had when she discovers Sona—the girl she loves, the girl she would tear down cities for—also survived, only to be captured and corrupted by the Zenith. The cybernetic brainwashing that Sona has forcibly undergone now has her believing herself a loyal soldier for Godolia, and Eris’ mortal enemy. With the rebellion shattered and Godolia moving forward with an insidious plan to begin inducting Badlands children into a new Windup Pilot program, the odds have never been more stacked against the Gearbreakers. Their last hope for victory will depend on whether Eris and Sona can somehow find their way back to each other from opposite sides of a war.

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CASTOR’S KISS: SOUL BONDED IN THE STARS BOOK 2 by Tai James

Kidnapped. Tortured. Left for dead. The fact that Mia Grey has survived is nothing short of a miracle. Now, every day of her life is a battle. Thrown into the arena daily, she fights to the death against others imprisoned as she is. She’s become a crowd favorite. A darling to the masses. Still, she dreams of escape. The opportunity presents itself when the tall, dark, and mysterious Atlantean, Castor, comes striding into her life. He claims to be sent to save her, but Mia has endured too much to blindly trust him. Her doubt works against them and ensnares the two in the ultimate challenge. Out of options, the pair must form an alliance if they hope to survive. Amid the battle for their lives, they find the bond of fated mates growing between them. In the face of growing odds, can their love survive? Or will the bond between them be the weakness that gets them killed?     Amazon KU

EXILED (ARCADIA BOOK 3) by Mary Brock Jones

VS Note: Not listed as a romance. Saw this mentioned on the excellent Whiskey With My Book blog.

When off-worlders promise Seolta den Coille revenge against those who helped falsely imprison him, he grabs hold with both fists. Not surprisingly, it doesn’t end well and he’s banished into exile. All that does is give his hunt for vengeance a few more targets. Top of the list, the two off-worlders who lured him into betraying his home world. Anyara a Prithand2 wants only two things in life: to be left in peace to manage the biota systems of her space station, and to avoid giving her uncle an excuse to kill her. When a newcomer to her home world offers to help her escape, she accepts. Now she just has to survive the adventure. Chased across Alliance space by their enemies, Seolta and Anyara’s only chance lies with the Alliance Council, the overall governing body of settled space. An organisation as riven with political strife as the enemies they are fleeing. Can the cleverest of the den Coilles and the habitat worlds’ best biome scientist stay alive long enough to expose those threatening their worlds?   Amazon KU

ALIEN SUNRISE by Alinea Lynnette

Earth has been dead for a long, long time. Humanity has lived in isolated underground vaults for so long, ‘the surface’ is just a legendary fable most folks don’t actually believe in anymore. Soleil has spent her 23 years surrounded by concrete walls and dim lights–and, apparently, surrounded by lies as well. ..[SNIP]…She didn’t expect to find aliens on Earth’s surface, though. Chai Charoen and his people have been here for a while now, trying to revive the planet back to full health again. But with the peaceful come the ravenous–intelligent and wily insectoid people known as nyd. Chai Charoen is a hunter, scouting the forests for wild game and enforcing the border to keep nyd away from his people’s territory–and stumbling across a strange, delicate, pale little creature like Soleil is the last thing he expected. With a gap in communication, neither can make heads or tails of who the other person is or where they came from, but as we all know–True love transcends language. The question now is what Soleil will do when forced to choose between the man she now loves, and returning home to the dark vault to receive life-saving treatment for her illness. Because her towering, teal, tentacled, fated mate certainly won’t be welcome in her home.       Amazon Possibly KU

99 DAYS LATER (99 DAYS SERIES BOOK 2) by Matt Converse

While the world awaits the aliens’ return in 99 days, Mitch pines to see one alien in particular. Will Claytone return? If he does, is it crazy for Mitch to dream of a future with him? Will he pass the IQ test the aliens said they will mandate? One thing is certain: in 99 Days, planet Earth—and Mitch—will never be the same.     Amazon KU

COSPLAY: A HISTORY OF THE BUILDERS, FANS AND MAKERS WHO BRING YOUR FAVORITE STORIES TO LIFE by Andrew Liptak

VS Note: Nonfiction. Sounds fascinating! Got my copy and have dipped into it a bit – thorough discussion and SO much detail. I got the paperback so I can look at the photos better, although it’s not photo-heavy. Quite a few small ones, can’t see all the amazing details.

A history of the colorful and complex kingdom of cosplay and fandom fashion by Andrew Liptak, journalist, historian, and member of the legendary fan-based Star Wars organization the 501st Legion. In recent years, cosplay—the practice of dressing up in costume as a character—has exploded, becoming a mainstream cultural phenomenon. But what are the circumstances that made its rise possible? Andrew Liptak—a member of the legendary 501st Legion, an international fan-based organization dedicated to the dark side of Star Wars—delves into the origins and culture of cosplay to answer this question. Cosplay: A History looks at the practice’s ever-growing fandom and conventions, its roots in 15th-century costuming, the relationship between franchises and the cosplayers they inspire, and the technology that brings even the most intricate details in these costumes to life. Cosplay veterans and newcomers alike will find much to relish in this rich and comprehensive history.

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HIS HUMAN SOCIALITE (MONSTERS LOVE CURVY GIRLS BOOK 7) by Michelle Mills

I’ve been set up on a blind date with a Hyrrokin named Idun Grindstone? Noooo. This will never work! How can a human who is set to gain a significant inheritance have anything in common with a foul-mouthed, satanic-looking security specialist? Smoke regularly wafts out of this guy’s nostrils and his shiny barbed tail juts out in the air behind him as he prowls across the military hanger. But…I’m enchanted with Idun’s deep voice, his massive bare chest and (swoon) those epic thighs. This Hyrrokin is a handsome red devil and oh so touchable. And I want my tongue in his mouth, immediately. Unfortunately, Idun thinks I’m a spoiled, irresponsible party girl and he wants nothing to do with me. *eye roll* Party girl? He must have me confused with my evil twin sister. And then I’m kidnapped by the Hyrrokin mafia and held for ransom. When Idun finds out, he activates his team at Molten Lava Security and all hell breaks loose. And that’s when I discover how much this fiery ex-soldier really cares about me—despite his protestations. Ha!     Amazon KU

DRUNK ON ALL YOUR STRANGE NEW WORDS by Eddie Robson

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

Lydia works as translator for the Logi cultural attaché to Earth. They work well together, even if the act of translating his thoughts into English makes her somewhat wobbly on her feet. She’s not the agency’s best translator, but what else is she going to do? She has no qualifications, and no discernible talent in any other field. So when tragedy strikes, and Lydia finds herself at the center of an intergalactic incident, her future employment prospects look dire—that is, if she can keep herself out of jail! But Lydia soon discovers that help can appear from the most unexpected source.

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INVISIBLE THINGS: A NOVEL by Mat Johnson

VS Note: Not a romance but a scifi release of note, Sounded intriguying, put it on my TBR list.

When sociologist Nalini Jackson joins the SS Delany for the first manned mission to Jupiter, all she wants is a career opportunity: the chance to conduct the first field study of group dynamics on long-haul cryoships. But what she discovers instead is an entire city encased in a bubble on Europa, Jupiter’s largest moon. Even more unexpected, Nalini and the rest of the crew soon find themselves abducted and joining its captive population, forced to start new lives in a place called New Roanoke. New Roanoke is a city riven by wealth inequality and governed by a feckless, predatory elite, its economy run on heedless consumption and income inequality. But in other ways it’s different from the cities we already know: it’s covered by an enormous dome, it’s populated by alien abductees, and it happens to be terrorized by an invisible entity so disturbing that no one even dares acknowledge its existence.  Albuquerque chauffer Chase Eubanks is pretty darn sure aliens stole his wife. People mock him for saying that, but he doesn’t care who knows it. So when his philanthropist boss funds a top-secret rescue mission to save New Roanoke’s abductees, Chase jumps at the chance to find her. ..(more blurb on ebook seller’s page…)      Amazon      AB     Apple Books     Kobo

RARELY PURE AND NEVER SIMPLE (VARIANT CONFIGURATIONS BOOK 1) by Angel Martinez

In his isolated cabin, variant Damien Hazelwood avoids human contact as much as possible to prevent attacks of blind berserker panic. But his rare talent as a locator makes him the go-to contractor for tricky missing person’s cases and when agents bring him a troubling contract involving missing variant children, he finds it impossible to refuse. Licensed tracker Blaze Emerson can’t help being irritated when he’s expected to follow the strange, twitchy locator’s lead on his latest case. He works alone, he’s damn good, and as a variant sparker, he has both the fire and the firepower to take on anything out there. Though he has to admit there’s something intriguing about a man who can find people with his brain. With vastly different temperaments and backgrounds, Damien and Blaze need to negotiate quickly how to work together if they’re going to crack this case. Add in the sudden appearance of Blaze’s outlaw ex, the perils of tracking in the wilds, and a maddening lack of discernible motive or method, and they soon find themselves in as much danger as the kids they’re trying to rescue.      Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

RETRIBUTION: PROGENY DUET BOOK 2 by Rebecca Rathe

I came to warn them, but instead I put them in the line of fire. Now one piece of my heart is missing, while the other pieces are forced to leave behind everything they’ve ever known to protect me. The truth about who I am and where I came from weighs on me. Is anything real? All I know for sure is that the people responsible for bringing me into the world are the very ones putting the only family I have ever known in danger. But I will stop at nothing to keep them safe. I will use everything they gave me against them and risk everything to take them down. Little do they know, a reckoning is coming.     Amazon KU

STUNG BY THE COBRA (SECOND CHANCES IN SPACE) by Aurora Springer

SciFi mystery. Interstellar spy befriends enemy commander in a tragic tale with a happy ending. Shan Zennia, Senior Curator of the Archives of Galactic Culture on Lumos, plays a dangerous double role as a researcher and a spy for Solarian Intelligence. She embarks on a new mission to observe the spring festival on Harappi, a planet recently conquered by the ambitious Emperor and now governed by his niece, Domina Allia. Zennia finds unexpected mysteries on the planet, including the enigmatic Nagari. Once a victorious commander in the Emperor’s space fleet and nicknamed the Cobra, he was forced to abandon his military career when Allia claimed him as her consort. Her abusive treatment has driven him to the brink of madness. Intrigued by the ex-commander and aware of his value as a source of information on the enemy, Zennia agrees to meet him during the festival of rebirth. Opposing forces clash at the height of the celebrations, catalyzing deadly violence. Can Nagari and Zennia survive the chaos and win a new and happier life?

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ANOINTED OMEGA (QUARANTINE OMEGA BOOK 5) by Lizzy Bequin

The Quarantine Zone is dying, and it’s my fault. Now, in order to set things right, I must give myself to the the alphas. Five primal males who intend to share me in ways I never thought possible. My rational mind is telling me to run for my life, but my omega instincts are begging to be dominated. And in the Zone, instinct always wins.     Amazon KU

ROAN (ASTRAL MATES BOOK 4) by Luna Hunter

I only know two things for certain. One: My name is Roan. Two: The small, pale, trembling human female in my arms is my soulmate. My dunatar. My everything. My mind is chaos. Pain and anger swirl around in a vortex with no memories to make sense of it all, but when Nova’s close… all the pain goes away. Her touch, her scent, her taste… it makes everything better. Her crewmates — General Kai and Commander Tyr — don’t trust me. Enemies from my past hunt me. But no one is going to come between me and my fated mate. No one. I’ll take her from her ship and kill every Dragan who opposes me if I have to. She’s mine.      Amazon KU

ALPHA HUNTED (KNOTTY AND SWEET OMEGAVERSE) by Crea Reitan

I lost everything in a freak accident. My entire family; everything I’d ever cared about – gone in an instant. Unable to bear the constant reminders and emptiness of my life, I moved across the country to dull the loss, hopefully falling into the anonymity of a large city where even an alpha could disappear. Starting over was never in my plans. All I wanted was to blend in and let life pass me by. Live in my modest studio apartment with my mindless job as an absentee owner of a popular juice bar downtown. I spent my days with headphones in as I worked through each machine at the gym, grabbing a juice from my cafe on the way home, and drowning myself in the solitude of my house. And then I met the only thing I’d never managed to obtain with my pack – an omega who made everything in me spark. And in the next breath, a shy beta who made my most basic instincts rear up and want to wrap her in my arms and give her the world. Try as I may, I can’t seem to run far enough away from either of them. Once we meet, something keeps pulling us back together at every corner. Just as I start to give in and wrap myself in their pack that consists of two other alphas, I find out that the freak accident that took my first pack from me wasn’t an accident at all. And now I’m being hunted by the murderers who intend to finish the job.     Amazon KU

ZAEN (XILTRI SECTOR WARRIORS BOOK 5) by Ava York and Starr Huntress

She’s been here the entire time. My mate. My heartbeat. The missing piece of my soul. Every fiber of my being demands I claim her, protect her, keep her safe. But the mystery of the Xiltri Sector won’t let us go. Can I complete the mission and defend my mate? And when we’re faced with a shattering revelation, will we make the right choice?      Amazon KU

ROCKET GIRLS LOVE ALIENS (SMART GIRLS LOVE ALIENS BOOK 2) by Alina Jacobs

There’s a hot alien male living in my apartment…and he hates my guts. Vidanric reminds me daily that he despises Earth and wants to go home. He’s miserable, and so am I—even though I can’t help but admire the view when he’s standing shirtless in my kitchen making a smoothie. Loudly. At three in the morning. My horoscope didn’t prepare me for any of this. He chewed up and ate one of the inspirational notes I gave him. He cooks squirrels in my cast-iron skillet. He complains nonstop about my annoying Earth-girl habits. This alien’s not grumpy—he’s downright hostile. All he wants to do is go back to his home planet. But it’s impossible for him to go home. So I do the next best thing and try to make him fall in love with something on Earth. But Vidanric doesn’t like it when I surprise him on a run. He snarls when I bake him cookies. And he growls when I strip off my clothes and convince him to do an interplanetary nasty. It might not be enough to make him fall for Earth. But I might end up falling in love with him. And that will be a planet-sized disaster.      Amazon KU

SAVED BY THE ALIEN BOSS (A MATE FOR THE LURAELLA TRADERS BOOK 1) by Alina Riley

For the family’s business, I need a mate; she needs an escape from danger. Who decides that a male nekrozzro has to get a mate the moment he is a mature one? My father decides that I have to do exactly that to get my slice of the family’s business. It doesn’t help when I’m the eldest in the family. For my sanity, I need a vacation away from home. I’m busy settling down and forgetting my cheating fiance. I don’t expect to meet anyone. A crazy stalker chases me, and I end up in a huge and muscular man’s arms. My heart races for him and his touches are golden. He saves my life and offers me the cash for me to be his fiance. He says that his family lives far away, which is reasonable until I see what he means.     Amazon KU

SOUL COGS: EVEN IF YOUR SOUL BREAKS (GEAR HEART BOOK 2) by Michelle R Young

The battle isn’t over yet. Aspen, Keagan, Lori, and Thomas flee Currlion with only hopes that the dimies they freed from the battle on Damon’s ship made it home safely. Now in London, they seek refuge with a half-insane old friend, Uncle George, who might just hold the keys to the city. With a city full of mistreated slaves seeking freedom, our trio of heroes rise to the call with the help of new teammates comprised of dimies and humans alike. Temptations and aspirations will threaten the bonds of Keagan, Aspen, and Lori and ultimately cause even deadlier damage. Will they split up when Lori’s head is turned by a free-spirited Gypsy or will they be granted pardon from the Queen to once again walk the streets as innocent people? With Damon holding a lost friend for ransom and their trust in each other stretched to the limit, how will our heroes survive this city of regality and danger?     Amazon KU

SAVE THE WORLD (WRITERS SAVE THE WORLD) by Various

VS Note: Not romance but timely scifi!

Twenty ways to fix the planet. Climate change is no longer a vague future threat. Forests are burning, currents are shifting, and massive storms dump staggering amounts of water in less than 24 hours. Sometimes it’s hard to look ahead and see a hopeful future. We asked sci-fi writers to send us stories about ways to save the world from climate change. From the myriad of stories we received, we chose the twenty most amazing (and hopefully prescient) tales. Dive in and find out how we might mitigate climate change via solar mirrors, carbon capture, genetic manipulation, and acts of change both large and small. The future’s not going to fix itself.

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ENDURANCE by Elaine Burnes

What if you were stranded. On a spaceship. Four light years from Earth. With a hundred tourists. And you are the captain. Then things start to go wrong. Welcome aboard the Endurance. It’ll be the trip of a lifetime. For five years, Captain Lyn Randall of the Endurance has ferried tourists around the solar system for Omara Tours. Now, as she takes in the rings of Saturn for the last time, she’s looking forward to indulging in simpler pleasures like flying antique airplanes over her childhood home in Montana. The routine tour becomes anything but when a mysterious phenomenon flings Endurance and two other ships into the Rigil Kentaurus system, four light years from Earth. Stranded, with no way to get back. Lyn’s first duty is to rescue survivors from the other ships before she faces the most daunting task of her life, much less her career. She has to control her fears and grief to lead an untested crew and panicked guests on a quest for a new home planet or risk a return to their solar system that could kill them all. Unfortunately, Lyn’s past with a clandestine military mission gone wrong doesn’t sit well with some guests and crew members, and they don’t quite trust her. Diana Squires, rescued from another stranded vessel, grudgingly reveals her identity as the daughter of scientists who researched traversable wormholes. To complicate everything, Lyn develops an affection for Diana, something at odds with her responsibilities as captain and her unhealed grief over her own lost loved ones. Feelings aside, suspicions aside, her own doubts about her ability to lead aside, Lyn has to fight to protect her passengers, her ship, and her heart.

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TWIN PASSIONS (WIZARD TWINS BOOK 3) by Lora Leigh

VS Note: A re-release.

Astra Al’madere, betrayed by all. All she loved. All she swore to protect. And all for the Dark Wizards whose passion and heat she could not turn away from. A Sorceress can sense her Twins, the men destined to join her in her power to strengthen the planet of Sentmar, and there was one thing she’d sensed for a while… the Demlari were hers. She could not turn her back on them, or deliver them to justice, even though they had turned from her many years ago. A pain that still ripped her heart in two. Torran and Rhydan knew the road to claiming their Sorceress would not be an easy one. After all, a painful lie had driven her away, causing her to believe they did not burn for her. Were not consumed by her. But when she chooses to save them rather than to honor her duty, these Wizards know they now have the chance to show her she has always been the only one they desire.     Amazon     Kobo

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Veronica’s Backlist highlight (because I make my living writing and selling my books): This week is the story of the birth of Mateer and Megan’s baby, but not before the mom-to-be is kidnapped by traitors. 

BADARI WARRIOR’S BABY: MEGAN AND MATEEER (A BADARI WARRIORS NOVELLA)

Dr. Megan Garrison, mate to the Badari Warrior pack’s senior enforcer Mateer, is perilously close to the due date of their baby when she’s kidnapped by human malcontents in Sanctuary Valley. The kidnappers threaten to harm her and intend to ransom the half human-half Badari child to the evil Khagrish scientists in return for their own lives.

Mateer and his fellow Badari launch a desperate effort to save his mate and child but the situation is made more complicated as Megan goes into labor. Can they rescue her in time to save mother and child?

A 25K word novella…

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DEFENDED BY DEMONS (THE HEART OF A MONSTER BOOK 3) by Eva Chase

Monstrous is as monstrous does…I’ve finally accepted my fate. I can’t bury my head in the sand while vicious fiends threaten everything I care about. Even if protecting the beastly men I love means committing a betrayal more brutal than anything they’ve ever done. Even if getting a handle on my powers requires walking into the den of the most monstrous human beings I’ve ever known. I’ll find the answers to defeating our enemies, whatever it takes. I’ll find my way back to the life I was supposed to have. Or maybe I’ll die trying. But you’d better believe I’ll do everything in my power to take the worst of the villains down with me.      Amazon KU

HEIR OF MONSTERS (THE QWYVERN CLAN SERIES BOOK ONE) by G Bailey

My job is to hunt monsters and I’m damn good at it—until a monster breaks into my apartment in the middle of the night and kidnaps me. Turns out he isn’t just a monster. He’s the Wyern king. Wyern’s, a race feared by everyone, are known to be stronger than the fae who rule my world, and no one has seen them in years. The king needs my help to track down his missing sister from within a city his race is banished from and I’m the best he can find. Only, he isn’t the only one looking for monsters in Ethereal City. The Fae Queen’s grandson is missing. Working for fae, monster or not, is risky. Most end up dead and I have too much to lose to end up as one of them. I’m going to find the missing royals and be careful about it, especially with my grumpy boss breathing down my neck and watching my every move. The Wyern King is cruel, cold, and unbelievably beautiful for a male… and my new enemy.     Amazon KU

WATERBORN: TALES OF THE WERE: GRIZZLY COVE (TRIDENT TRILOGY BOOK ONE) by Bianca D’Arc

A seductive sea siren and a handsome water elemental meet – and try their best to save the world.
Molly, a sea siren with dangerous powers, swims to the mainland on behalf of her people. Menaced by an evil supernatural sea monster known as the leviathan, the siren conclave has no choice but to reach out to those on the mainland for help. Rick is a Navy SEAL, son of Admiral Morrow, who oversees all of the Special Forces soldiers who have paranormal abilities. But Rick’s lineage is something different from most. He’s an Elemental with vast powers over water. The oceans, rivers, lakes and streams are his domain and all those who dwell there recognize his influence. When the Admiral sends his son and the siren on an overland dash to Grizzly Cove, they encounter enemies, ambushes and danger. They also meet unexpected allies and new friends. But most surprising is the fierce passion that blooms between them as they work together, discovering how well their abilities complement each other and how well their personalities – and bodies – mesh. Their ultimate goal is Grizzly Cove – the bear shifter community where the leviathan first reared its ugly tentacles. They will seek the Alpha bear’s assistance in safeguarding the small siren community… Goddess grant that they’re not too late to save them.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

KINGDOMS OF NIGHT by Various
Welcome to Kingdoms of Night, an anthology of standalone novels and novellas, brimming with magic and romance. Emma Hamm, Tasha Black, Lexi C. Foss, Ines Johnson, K.N. Lee, May Sage, Alisha Klapheke, Miranda Honfleur, Jessica M Butler, and Lucy Tempest have come together to give you a glimpse of their incredible worlds. If you love fantasy romance, don’t miss this collection of complete, brand new stories. From fated mates to enemy to lover, alpha-holes to cinnamon roll, there’s a book for every taste!     AmazonKU

THE FERAL’S CAPTIVE (STOLEN MATES BOOK 1) by Sarah Spade

There’s no escaping him…Fate sucks. As a shifter, I’ve always known that Fate—in the form of our goddess, the revered Luna—would have the final say when it came to my life. That includes everything: my pack, my rank, even my forever mate. And I hate it. I want to choose. I want my life to be mine, and if that makes me the odd one out in our pack? Oh, well. As a delta, it’s not like the higher ranks—our Alpha, his Beta, and the pack council—have much use for me anyway. Still, even I’ll admit I’ve always been drawn to the Beta of the Sylvan Pack. When I discover that he’s my fated mate, it seems like giving in to the Luna’s demands might not be such a bad thing after all—until he rejects me for a female he can’t even have. Because, yeah. Not only does Fate suck, it has a twisted sense of humor when it comes to me. So that’s that. I have to pretend like my broken bond isn’t a constant ache while watching as my fated mate begs for table scraps from another wolf. Is it any wonder that I start spending my free time in the woods surrounding our territory? I wasn’t afraid. Even at my low rank, I know I’m scarier than anything else that lurks in the darkness of the trees. But I was wrong—and when I see those insane golden eyes staring at me, I know I’m in deep, deep trouble. My name is Quinn Malone, and I’ve just been captured by a feral.    Amazon KU

BOUND BY THE SHADOW DEMON: SINNER LORDS SERIES STANDALONE TWO by Brenna Harlow

It was only meant to be a stupid, silly game…When my roommate, Shelby, unveils a Ouija board during our small Halloween gathering, I’m all for it. Excited even, considering I’ve watched a million found footage horror films featuring the paranormal toy. I expected nothing to happen. I certainly didn’t expect for the planchette to move on its own, our lights to surge, or for my crush, Hutson Williams, to experience a supernatural force. Between the electrical anomalies, I see his face contorted in agony, his eyes as black as night. But a few days later, everything is fine. Better than fine, actually, because Hutson is showing an interest in me. He showers me with attention, his focus borderline obsessive, but I revelin it. I mean, I’ve waited two years for him to notice me. Yeah, he’s changed a little since our wild night with the Ouija board, but the changes have brought us closer. We’re together, and I’m over the fucking moon. There’s just one problem… I’m keeping a secret. Since the night of our ghostly encounter, two shadowy apparitions have been haunting me. Their attacks are growing stronger; physical enough to leave scratches on my body. And when my new lover finds out? I realize I’ve been wrong about him the entire time. Demons are real, and I’m on their turf now.   Amazon KU

A SHATTERED SILVER CROWN (SAN AMARO INVESTIGATIONS BOOK 4) by Kai Butler

Parker Ferro is fine. Sure, he’s still recovering from his last case and his sister has started keeping secrets, but that’s just another day in the life of the Windrose of San Amaro. Then the local werewolf alpha calls in a favor when he’s turned on by his own pack and the last thing Parker wants to do is get mired in the city’s pack politics. Throw in the recent murder of a local cult leader with disturbing connections to the hidden fae in San Amaro, a long lost relative showing up to reconnect, and a group of brownies taking up residence in his car, and Parker cannot catch a break. Hopefully he can solve this case and figure out some family secrets before everything blows up in his face, taking the city along with it.     Amazon KU

THE GOBLIN’S BRIDE (A FEUD SO DARK AND LOVELY BOOK 1) by Leigh Kelsey and Lyssandra Glass

Marry him. Kiss him. Kill him. But never love him. The goblin prince killed my sister. For years, I’ve waited for justice, and I’ve finally found the perfect opportunity: Kier Kollastus, the prince himself, will agree to peace with his human enemies if a sacrifice is given. A human bride. With my face veiled and my knives hidden, I offer myself as the prince’s sacrifice, wearing a liar’s smile as I wait to cut his throat when he sleeps. But Kier is indestructible except for one night every year. And worse—he’s not the barbarian goblins are supposed to be. He’s almost … appealing. If I’m not careful, I’ll lose my head. Or my traitor heart.       Amazon KU

UNICORN SHIFTER ACADEMY BOOK ONE by J R Thorn

VS Note: Cliffhanger.

There are three rules at Unicorn Shifter Academy. 1. Keep unicorns a secret. 2. Never compare horn sizes. 3. No girls allowed. Whoopsie. I broke all three. You’d think that unicorn shifters would be chicks, right? Yeah, me too, but turns out unicorns are always males. Until me, that is. I’ve never shown a drop of magic in my life, even though I’m from a family of powerful witches. Well, my parents had the grand idea of performing an awakening ceremony courtesy of Fortune Academy’s best and brightest… and I think it worked a bit too well. Imagine their surprise when I sprouted a horn. A FREAKING HORN. Not. Cool. Turns out there was some serious rainbow hanky-panky in my family history and now the unicorn shifters are pissed off I’m in on their secret community. Seriously, spilling the magic beans is the least of my worries. Being a unicorn means bonding with seven other shifters for life—a life I never asked for. And since I’m the first girl in a male-only tradition, I expect this could cause some serious problems, especially because these guys hate me right off the bat. The feeling is totally mutual—even if they are as hot as sin. Thing is, we better get our act together because this Academy isn’t just for show. Unicorns are the only creatures who stand between good and evil on a cosmic scale. A monster lurks in a terrifying pit in the center of the Enchanted Forest. And it looks like somebody let it out. The clock starts now to trap the beast before it eats my home realm as a snack. I’ve got my big girl panties on—even if they are rainbow-colored.    AmazonKU

MONSTERS RECLAIMED (THE RUTHLESS DARK BOOK 2) by Kyla Quinn and LJ Swallow

Trinity now knows what happened the night her parents died. And now she no longer know who to trust at Briargrove. Malagan moves closer to achieving his goal and Trinity’s only way to escape his plans is to find a way out of Briargrove. One of Trinity’s monstrous lovers holds the key to her safety but can she believe he’ll help her?     Amazon KU

THE DIPLOMAT’S BRIDE (TREATY BRIDES BOOK 2) by Samantha Cayto

Being a bride is a state of mind, not of body. Kexen of the Outer Vale has made a unique splash in the Moorcondian palace and has captured the attention of Benedict, Lord Tentrees, a diplomat trying to make his mark. When a winter-long mission arises to negotiate a trading treaty with a foreign queen, Ben needs a wife by his side. Never having been attracted to women, he sets his sights on marrying the enticing Kexen. He means for him to be both a helpmate navigating court society and a shield against the flirtatious queen. Because Kexen is someone who—by his own admission—is neither male nor female, he is intrigued by the idea of becoming Lady Tentrees and presenting entirely as a woman. Ben sweetens the offer with a lucrative trade deal between their families. Kexen will not ignore his duty while also being drawn to the virile diplomat who desires him. He cannot help but accept the proposal. Their journey through both their diplomatic mission and marriage proves to be a rocky one. Kexen is not as experienced as his husband first believes, Ben is more driven by his career than Kexen appreciates and neither of them anticipates the intrigue waiting for them at their destination. The strength of their growing bond will be tested as they fight for their survival.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

FAE’S RETURN (QUEENS OF THE FAR BOOK NINE) by M Lynn and Melissa A Craven

Tia O’Shea is finally going home. It’s all she’s wanted since her arrival in the strange land, and yet, leaving Lenya feels like abandoning her heart and the one who holds it. But all of Lenya is in danger. The fire plains encroach upon their lands, destroying villages and the fae within them. Soon, there won’t be anything left of the place she’s come to love. Not without the crystals that provide the only magic the Lenyans have. The same crystals that are in short supply. The same crystals that lie in abundance across the four kingdoms on the other side of the fire plains. To reach them, they have to find a way home. And that means traversing the violent maelstrom beyond the Vale of Storms—a voyage no sailor has ever survived and few have attempted. If they stay, they will die. If they leave, they will also likely die, but they have to try. Tia’s family awaits her return, but Keir doesn’t want to let her go. And the fae of Lenya hope their leaders can conquer the storm and reach the foreign shores in time. Because that’s all they have left. Hope.

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PROOF IS IN THE POTION (SPELLFORD COVE MYSTERY BOOK 7) by Samantha Silver

Robin’s beginning to think that everything has settled down in Spellford Cove after Antonio’s death, and that she can finally start living a normal life. But little does she know, things aren’t going to be nearly that easy. People in town are disappearing, and Robin thinks there might be something magical at work. And why does she have a bad feeling about the new woman who’s arrived in town?   AmazonKU

THE DUKE TAKES A BRIDE (MONSTERS AND GENTLEMEN BOOK ONE) by Jeanette Lynn

Lord Eldricht Kraught, Duke of Dunnewik Isle, has met his future duchess in Miss Annabelle Lee Colvik of Ravenscroft Portsbay. Their first meeting is its own happenstance, an awkward, happy accident, but their connection is instant and undeniable. The hearts he wasn’t aware he possessed are no longer in his possession. They’ve been taken captive by a deathly pale, curvy, raven-haired beauty with sharp brown eyes darker and deeper than the mines of Dunnewik and equally as full of secrets. Eldricht finds her unique features and standoffish nature enchanting. Those eyes too large for her human face meet his shadows-struck gaze evenly, without guile or fear. She’s as genuine as the tentacles writhing about on his face. A pure spirit, the light for the darkness that plagues his being. He’s taken in from her first softly uttered squeak of mortification, the deep pinkening of her apple cheeks as she tries to stutter and stammer her way out of their first encounter. He can’t help but think of other instances in which she might make those adorable, high pitched sounds…There’s just one small problem. She’s betrothed to another, Lord Hawksmoth, Eldricht’s most trusted friend and confidant. Is Eldricht willing to betray his best friend to woo his future duchess? Can he convince Annabelle Lee to forsake Hawksmoth for him? Of monsters and gentlemen, Lord Kraught may just be willing to channel his inner beast of old if it means he gets the beauty.     Amazon KU

A PENCHANT FOR GROWTH (AN AFFINITY FOR BURNING BOOK 2) by Alex Nonymous

Saffyr Tremblay’s done exactly what she was supposed to do. After tricking her only competition into leaving, she’s won the boy. The crown. The ability to keep her Affinity. But life within the castle is not what it appears to be and she’s quickly wrapped up in a sinister secret spanning decades. With both her life and the life of the girl she’s in love with hanging in the balance, she’s now fighting for far more than just a crown. Luckily, she’s not all she appears to be either. A Penchant for Growth is still one giant childhood friends to enemies to friends to childhood crushes back to enemies to friends to lovers trope masquerading as a book except this time they spend even more time talking about their feelings than actually moving the plot forward. It’s still told in 2 POVs, but this time Saffyr’s is front and center because it’s always been her story to save or destroy, for better or worse.    Amazon

HER BROKEN BEASTS (SHADOW WORLD BOOK ONE) by Amber Ella Monroe

While trying to find a loophole to a spell, I accidentally summon a monster—a powerful, dangerous, dark entity from the shadow world. No worries, I’ll just send him back. That was the plan… But one night of seduction left me powerless and chained by the beast who’ll use me to do anything he commands. Especially once he discovers the power I possess. Now that he knows my strengths and my weaknesses, he’ll stop at nothing to get what he wants. And what he wants is impossible to get without grave consequences. To fuel my magic, I’ll need massive otherworldly power. Power which can only come from a trio of beasts at my side. When his brothers join us, there is no stopping these villains. Or is there? I crave their savage touch just as much as a I seek freedom. Caught between a world of magic and monsters, I have but one option left. I make a deal with three devils. It’s going to cost me. Either my life or my soul. Maybe both. And chances are, I’ll be their captive forever.   Amazon KU

ROAR AND ORDER (PARANORMAL DATING AGENCY 54) by Milly Taiden

Alpha lion shifter Darren Handler is a successful defense lawyer with more than enough cases. He doesn’t need another. But when Gerri Wilder waltzes into his office, asking for his help with the most mismanaged case he has ever seen, Darren has to get involved. This lion doesn’t sleep when there’s an injustice! Hailey Thornby’s life is not what it should be. She was tried and convicted for crimes she did not commit, and her sentence is only the beginning of her troubles. She isn’t safe, and the people who framed her don’t want her free. When Darren Handler offers to represent her for her appeal, Hailey has hope … for all of two seconds. The cellblock is no place for an innocent woman, especially not when she is a shifter’s fated mate! Good thing Gerri Wilder knows all kinds of people. Justice might be served, but love just might save the day.     Amazon KU

OF CHARMS, GHOSTS AND GRIEVANCES (DRAGONS AND BLADES) by Aliette de Bodard

It was supposed to be a holiday, with nothing more challenging than babysitting, navigating familial politics and arguing about the proper way to brew tea. But when dragon prince Thuan and his ruthless husband Asmodeus find a corpse in a ruined shrine and a hungry ghost who is the only witness to the crime, their holiday goes from restful to high-pressure. Someone is trying to silence the ghost and everyone involved. Asmodeus wants revenge for the murder; Thuan would like everyone, including Asmodeus, to stay alive. Chased by bloodthirsty paper charms and struggling to protect their family, Thuan and Asmodeus are going to need all the allies they can—and, as the cracks in their relationship widen, they’ll have to face the scariest challenge of all: how to bring together their two vastly different ideas of their future.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

WOLF PRINCE (WOLF PRINCESS BOOK 2) by M Guida

War between the wolf kingdoms is brewing and I’m caught in the middle of it. My heart is torn between my two protectors and my choice will not only impact my destiny, but my pack as well. I can’t make a mistake. I must pick a mate that the other kingdoms will accept to stop the wars. But try telling that to my wolf, she knows my fated mate and doesn’t care about wolf politics. The key is finding the witch to prove my uncle’s a traitor and retake my crown, but he knows I’m coming, ready to imprison or kill me. My two defenders can’t help me. I must face him alone and seek my revenge. Delve into forbidden romance.     AmazonKU

AWAKENED (SPARK OF THE PROPHET BOOK ONE) by E J Rekab

Demons wreaking havoc on Earth. A secret council run by mysterious angels. A warrior whose dreams could save the world. While grieving the loss of her father, 19-year-old Alice Griffin wakes up with perfect vision. Odd since she’d worn glasses every day since she was a child. Soon after, she’s attacked by a malevolent force and learns not only do demons exist, but that she’s been chosen to fight them. At the behest of a mysterious, handsome stranger with ties to her past, Alice joins a hidden school meant for training warriors. Once there, she quickly realizes that demons aren’t the only things that go bump in the night. Vampires and shapeshifters exist too. So do angels, who predict waves of violence from terrifying creatures. Angels who only speak through prophets chosen from the noblest warriors. Only prophets are meant to have predictive dreams. So, why is Alice having them too? And why are her dreams warning her that her father’s death was no accident, that the angels can’t be trusted… and that an apocalypse may be looming just around the corner?   Amazon KU

MYSTERIOUS MIDLIFE (SWEET MOUNTAIN WITCHES BOOK 7) by Cindy Stark

The witches in Sweet Mountain Meadows are bursting with jubilant anticipation. Samhain has arrived, and Daisy’s excited to learn that this year also marks the 100th anniversary of their coven. The old inn where they’ve decided to gather for this auspicious occasion is charmingly perfect, even if it’s quite possibly haunted by a disgruntled miner’s ghost. The evening is everything Daisy could hope for, until one of the inn’s employees is found dead, and everything begins to unravel. She’s shocked to learn there’s a murderer in their midst and that it could be one of her coven sisters. Worse, some start whispering that Gideon’s the one who’s brought death to their doorstep, and Daisy doesn’t know how to stop the rumors. If that wasn’t enough, Gideon’s haunting past makes him question his relationship with Daisy. When he disappears, Daisy’s heartbroken and struggles to focus on the investigation. Luckily, her friends are around to bolster her, and they have some creative ideas to reunite the couple. But will it be enough to bring Gideon back and help her solve the murder?     Amazon KU

LIKE SILK BREATHING by Camille Duplessis

When Tom Apollyon returns to Cromer to help oversee his uncle’s pub, it’s a difficult adjustment. Overwhelmed by his born ability to sense auras, Tom relies on constant drinking and drifting to function normally. Coming back is too much to handle and one night, he decides to end it all. He just doesn’t expect to encounter a bewitching stranger when he tries. While on an annual seaside holiday with his lover, Theo Harper takes a solitary evening stroll near the water. He thinks it’s just the thing a landlocked selkie needs, yet instead of being soothed, he stops a troubled man from drowning. The earnest good deed sparks a romance that makes Tom and Theo hope for a happier, gentler life together. While both need to decide to trust themselves and each other, they’re not daunted until an alarming problem presents itself. Theo’s skin — which can definitely be used to capture or kill him, to Tom’s horror — has gone missing. To build the future they want, they have to get the skin back.      AmazonKU

SORROW’S SONG (THE LIZZIE GRACE SERIES BOOK 9) by Keri Arthur

They say breaking up is hard to do. They’re wrong. Living with the consequences is so much harder, especially when sorrow is a powerful draw to evil …Lizzie Grace is trying to get on with her life now that she and Aiden have gone their separate ways, but it’s a difficult thing to do when just about everything reminds her of the damn man. The situation is made worse when a body is found, and her job as Deputy Reservation Witch means she has no choice but to interact with him. At first, the death seems to be nothing more than an accidental drowning in a remote location, but it’s soon evident a supernatural entity is involved. As they race to uncover what is going on, it becomes clear that this evil is not only targeting werewolves, but one particular pack—the O’Connor’s. And the reason might well be the song of sorrow. A song that Lizzie’s grief might have given birth to.

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MOON SEDUCED (RAVEN MOON WOLVES) by Marty Mayberry

Everly: I’ve come to the fae kingdom to save the half-fae brother I didn’t know I had, then make sure he rightly takes his place on the throne. Nothing to it, right? I discover he’s entombed with the mythical dragons. With the help of an unexpected ally and my fated mate, Asher, I must cross the kingdom to free my brother. If that means taking on the dragons, so be it. But the head of the Drudge shifter pack is determined to steal the throne for himself, and he’ll do anything to keep me from rescuing my brother. Asher: When I came to the fae kingdom with my fated mate, Everly, my role was clear: fuse with her to give her the power she needs to release the serpents and kill the leader of the Drudge pack. But the dragons stand in our way, all magic has been stolen from the kingdom, and the evil Drudge leader, Richard, is determined to destroy our bond. Sacrificing myself may be the only way to save the woman I love and the world.     Amazon KU

PERILOUS PASSAGES: THE WELLINGTON MYSTERIES VOL 2 by Edale Lane

VS Note: Not exactly, fantasy, not exactly steampunk as far as I can tell but adjacent to those.

Mysteries follow her wherever she goes. The sequel to an Amazon #1 Lesbian Romance and #3 Historical Mystery – After solving a minor case for a major payout, Stetson embarks on a trip to America with Evelyn and her burlesque company, hoping to find her long-lost father. But the inventive detective leaves with an unidentified art thief still at large. Musician Evelyn has grown to love the unique woman who bends the rules to pursue her dreams. But facing the disapproval of her family and society at large, how can their relationship move forward? Can Stetson keep her newfound love alive, or will confronting lethal foes end in her own death?     Amazon KU

REAL ALPHA’S MATE by C R Jane and Mila Young

Syn is the girl no one wanted…And now, they’ll light the world on fire to claim her – Syn never believed in fairy tales until she met the three men who stole her from her fated mate. They may be a dark fairy tale, but every touch, every kiss, every whisper seals their bond. She now calls them her alphas…her future. But when her past returns with vengeance, she must defeat the monster determined to break her again. Before the dust settles, lives will be lost. And she must find a way back to her three mates. Even if it means sacrificing everything.

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BITE OF LOYALTY (BLOOD OATH BOOK ONE) by R L Caulder

Being the sole survivor of the Van Helsing family was never a burden I wanted to carry. Yet here I was, an orphan with a score to settle against Dracula for orchestrating the near genocide of my bloodline. One small kink in that plan: I was turned into the blood sucking creature that I was born to destroy. Being admitted into the Dark Imaginarium Academy to hone my new skills as a vampire, and to survive the blood lust, was the first step towards achieving that particular goal. No one was prepared for me…A vampire slayer amidst their ranks. But I wasn’t prepared for them. Lincoln, Andrei, and Drake. My teacher, the star pupil at the academy, and my ultimate sworn enemy. They weren’t going to let me get my revenge without blood being spilled. Luckily, I’m okay with coating my nails with the entrails of anyone who stands in my way. My name is Alina Van Helsing and I’m out for blood.     Amazon KU

SMALL MIRACLES BY Olivia Atwater

VS Note: From May 6.

Gadriel, the fallen angel of petty temptations, has a bit of a gambling debt. Fortunately, her angelic bookie is happy to let her pay off her debts by doing what she does best: All Gadriel has to do is tempt miserably sinless mortal Holly Harker to do a few nice things for herself. What should be a cakewalk of a job soon runs into several roadblocks, however, as Miss Harker politely refuses every attempt at temptation from Gadriel the woman, Gadriel the man, and Gadriel the adorable fluffy kitten. When even chocolate fails to move Gadriel’s target, the ex-guardian angel begins to suspect she’s been conned. But Gadriel still remembers her previous job… and where petty temptations fail, small miracles might yet prevail.

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MEGAN SLAYS VAMPIRES by Sophie Stern

If monsters aren’t real, why do I kill so many of them? I’ve spent the last five years training as a vampire hunter. My goal is to hunt, maim, and kill as many of the bastards as I can. They’re infecting our city and each time I manage to kill one, five more spring up in its place. The vampire hunter’s council is breathing down my neck, but I’m already working 25 hours a day, eight days a week. Then one night, everything changes. I make a mistake and a vampire catches me. He doesn’t kill me, though. Instead, he brings me into his lair and he makes me question…everything. What if everything I’ve ever been taught has been a lie? What if the vampires aren’t the real monsters? What if it’s me?      Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

THE TIME TRAVELER’S SECRET: ALL WHO WANDER BOOK 4 by Emma Strike

Felix Welham is out of time, out of sorts, and out of luck. He’s been banished from Welham to the modern-day world, as punishment for his rebellion against his father. He has a shot at a new life with one condition: he must find a wife within the year. Though Felix has no trouble seducing women, talking to them is a different matter. Finding someone to marry is thus impossible and, with days to go before his deadline expires, he is sinking into despair. That’s when he meets Ava Pascal. It’s the night of her bachelorette party. She is about to get hitched to her long-time partner and is very much out of bounds. But then her world falls apart, and she finds herself single and homeless. Felix helps her when she needs it most, and she wants to return the favor by agreeing to a marriage of convenience. But Felix has a secret to keep. He can’t tell her the truth about the Time Medallion till after they are married, so he decides holding her at arm’s length is best. Will Felix ever let Ava into his time-bending universe? Will she accept him knowing who he really is – and what he has done?   AmazonKU

THE CAPTIVE THRONE (LEGENDS OF ABREIA BOOK 4) by Kenley Davidson

In a royal marriage of convenience, nothing is less convenient than love. Princess Evaraine always knew she would one day wed a stranger, but her arranged marriage to the Prince of Garimore is nothing like she expected. She never anticipated losing her heart to the man she would marry. And she certainly would not have guessed that she’d be leaving him behind within hours of their wedding.After the arrival of devastating news, Evaraine must make her way home in a desperate—and likely doomed—attempt to save her father. One tiny shard of hope remains, but it is a hope that requires her to face the darkness alone. Far from anyone familiar or beloved. Far from the man she knows will never return her love. But she has no choice. There is no one else to fight for the people she was born to lead… no one but the most unlikely ally imaginable. Prince Danric of Garimore has endured the dissolution of everything he thought he knew and found himself at a crossroads where only one certainty remains—if he cannot save the woman he has pledged his life to, every other victory will seem hollow. But how can he convince her to trust him? Forgive him? How can he even find her when she seems determined to hide? Time is running out, and the fate of all Abreia may rest with two wary hearts afraid to trust in the one thing that could save them both.     Amazon KU

HOW NOT TO DATE A DRAGON LORD (HOW NOT TO SERIES BOOK 13) by Stephanie Burke

War is coming. Vissar sends Alita, his Dragon Lord who speaks with his voice, to the village below with orders for the upcoming invasion. Trouble is, Alita would rather burn the village to the ground than speak with any of them. But orders are orders and Alita, along with her lover, the runaway princess Suli, in tow must venture down to the village. Explosive secrets are bound to be revealed and Alita is forced to deal with her own painful past as a dragon sacrifice. Meanwhile, the army is advancing, Vissar’s heat is rapidly approaching, his mate Nithe is off finalizing business in the dragon lands, and the idiot Prince Ranid keeps advancing, despite the drama unfolding in his own camp.

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STOLEN (LOVE AND REVENGE BOOK 2) by Kaye Draper

I thought I had found a family. I thought I had found freedom. But it seems I’m destined to always be someone’s possession. I don’t know if my found family is still even alive thanks to the chaos when I was stolen. And now I’m drowning in the overwhelming decadence of the fae sect of the syndicate. The more I learn about Robin’s court, the more I question their motives. Maybe it all really was just pretty lies. The fae are cold and terrible, but alluring in their own way. And they are willing to use a combination of mistreatment, manipulation, mind tricks, and sweet words to get information about my abilities and the rebel court. I can’t control my powers, and I don’t know anything about Robin’s plans. But telling them that seems more dangerous than playing their games. They’ve sent one of their kind to befriend me. But I won’t fall for that trick again. Friends are a luxury you can’t afford when everyone wants to use you for your magic.      Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

IMMORTAL INHERITANCE: BLACKSTONE VAMPIRE CLAN BOOK ONE by L A McGinnis

Constantine Darke was the altar I wanted to sin on—my darkest desires made flesh—a beautiful predator I’d make mine, no matter how many scars I had to endure. I’ve always been a survivor—death, violence, cruelty—I’ve seen it all, and I’m still here. But nothing prepared me for Con, King of the Blackstone Vampire Clan. Nor for Robert Lockhart, who might be able to draw me out of the shadows, after nine long years in hell. Our history goes back a long time, five hundred years to be exact. Generations for me, a single lifetime for them. As I’m drawn deeper into their savage world of blood feuds and death curses, I feel more alive than ever, despite the dangers. My enemies are no longer human. They’re faster than me, they’re stronger than me, and they have fangs. But they aren’t smarter. And that will be their downfall.     Amazon KU

VAMPISH (BLOOD BONDS) by G K DeRosa

Lies run deeper than blood. Everything I thought I knew about my life was a lie. Now I’m the only one left to assemble the broken pieces. With new mystical powers and both sides of fangers on my tail, my best option is to run, but I can’t. Not when the vampire who killed my “parents” is trying to raise the god of death. If he succeeds in resurrecting the immortal who sired all vamps, all of Azar is royally screwed. And here’s the kicker—the rebel king needs my blood to do it. As if things weren’t complicated enough, I still have a blossoming mate bond to a vampire and his dead wolf to deal with. I know I shouldn’t be with him, but every bone in my body compels me to his. I can’t fight the irresistible pull to complete our bond any longer, but what will happen when we do? I doubt we’ll get our happily ever after when the god of death sets us in his immortal sights.     Amazon KU

A MAGE’S GUIDE TO AUSSIE TERRORS (R’IYAH FAMILY ARCHIVES VOLUME 2) by AJ Sherwood

One ghost from the past. Two unknown Australian monsters eating people. Three men who won’t let either problem win. Tags: Familiars of choice, healing old wounds, Australian mythology, yes Nico and Wicky are in Australia, that goes about as well as anyone expects, giant amphibians of unusual size, even the MAD research department is stumped, Wicky may have summoned Godzilla, in his defense he was left unsupervised, conversations via air guitar, the next time they have to travel to a different continent Bel is drugging Nico first.      AmazonKU

ETUDE (THE DARK NOCTURNE BOOK 2) by Morgan Shamy

For November Huntington, the past haunts worse than any ghost. After spending a summer without Vincent, a tortured pianist who also happens to be immortal, November tries to move on. When kids begin to fall into comas, November is thrust back into the haunted, musical world. Except, this time, more danger lurks. Vincent is powerful. Dreams are causing these comas, and November believes he’s the one behind the attacks. To stop him, November must find the Blood Magic—the only power capable of helping her save these kids. But in doing so, she awakens a horrific group who live off of blood and kill for sport. What’s worse? A brood of witches con their way in, hungry for the power at hand. One by one, November finds all her loved ones being wrenched away. Fear grips her, and she’s worried she might lose her mind, her sanity slowly fading, until she must face Vincent alone. Is he her true love? Or is he out for her blood?     Amazon KU

SECRETS OF A MIDLIFE WITCH by J C Yeamans

Middle-aged Gwynedd Crowther is taking her first graduate class after thirty years in the small college town of Bearsden, Delaware while working a monotonous, part-time insurance job. Recovering from her husband’s death, she’s sleep-deprived and dealing with menopause. She feels lucky to get out of bed in the morning and put on matching shoes. She meets Scottish professor Dr. Archibald Cockburn and her already jumpy demeanor is tested to the max. He’s younger, easy on the eyes, and amiable. Soon after, she begins to experience unusual phenomena and the weirdest hot flashes ever. Her best friend convinces her to join the local pagan group of community members and Zillennial graduate students to expand her social circle. When the murder of a local homeless man occurs, her strange experiences go into overdrive, making her question her reality. Are these experiences real? Is the murderer a serial killer? Or something more sinister and supernatural?     Amazon KU

VORTEX CONUNDRUM (GHOSTLY GUARDIANS BOOK 2) by  Louisa Masters

MAGIC PORTALS by Various

Most people will never see one. Most will never even hear of one. Those few who do usually only get
one chance to go through. Dare you step through? We’ve all dreamed of going someplace far, far away.  Someplace magical. Here are seventeen tales of magical adventures to take you to those far away places.     Amazon     Kobo

WITCHES OF A CERTAIN AGE by Various

60 is the new 40 and magic isn’t just for the young. In these pages, you’ll meet witches who are open about their magic and others who keep their power a closely-guarded secret. They find lost pets and lost people, break curses and hexes, and cast more than a few spells of their own. WITCHES OF A CERTAIN AGE presents thirteen female magic-users in their prime – women who have power and both the experience and the wisdom to wield it.

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WITCH SHIELD: GUARDIANS OF CHAOS by C D Gorri

She’s on a mission to prove magic exists. He has to change her mind. What happens when a Witch falls for a feisty normal bent on outing the single most vital secret in the known universe? Egros must convince Elena’s mate’s sister to stop her investigation into the supernatural world. The cunning female is too smart to bespell. He’ll just have to try the old fashioned way. Margo Wells has done the unthinkable. The human woman has tracked her brother all the way to the Guardians of Chaos’ Keep, and she’s not leaving without proof magic exists. All her life Margo was different. With this revelation, she’s finally found vindication. Will Egros put a stop to the infuriatingly beautiful woman’s investigation, or will he lose his heart instead?

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SNOW DRAGON (DRAGON SANCTUARY BOOK 4) by Minerva Howe

High in the Utah mountains, dragon Seth feels like his brothers and his cousins are all one step ahead of him. They’re smarter or more useful or stronger… When his youngest brother Samuel takes a mate who shares some of Seth’s interests. his isolated life improves. and he hopes against hope that his mate is coming soon. But after Justin’s twin chooses another, Seth decides he’s destined to be alone. PI Beau Harden has always felt a strong pull to the mountains, so when he’s sent to investigate the whereabouts of a missing scholar, he’s happy to explore. He heads way up into the Uintahs, and finds far more than he bargains for in a sanctuary for a certain dragon family, and in Seth. He can’t resist the way Seth makes him feel, but he’s not sure if can convince Seth he’s the guy for the job. Seth wants to believe that Beau is the one for him, but he’s not sure if it’s real or if what he wants is just wishful thinking. Will Beau get to the bottom of this mystery?      Amazon KU

THE DEAD ROMANTICS by Ashley Poston

VS Note: So I have this pre-ordered but if there’s not an HEA, I’m gonna be mad! It’s listed in one romance category and the editorial reviews seem okay with the ending so…

Florence Day is the ghostwriter for one of the most prolific romance authors in the industry, and she has a problem—after a terrible breakup, she no longer believes in love. It’s as good as dead. When her new editor, a too-handsome mountain of a man, won’t give her an extension on her book deadline, Florence prepares to kiss her career goodbye. But then she gets a phone call she never wanted to receive, and she must return home for the first time in a decade to help her family bury her beloved father. For ten years, she’s run from the town that never understood her, and even though she misses the sound of a warm Southern night and her eccentric, loving family and their funeral parlor, she can’t bring herself to stay. Even with her father gone, it feels like nothing in this town has changed. And she hates it. Until she finds a ghost standing at the funeral parlor’s front door, just as broad and infuriatingly handsome as ever, and he’s just as confused about why he’s there as she is. Romance is most certainly dead . . . but so is her new editor, and his unfinished business will have her second-guessing everything she’s ever known about love stories.     Amazon     AB     Apple Books     Kobo

THE WARRIOR PRIESTESS (THE WARRIOR MIDWIFE BOOK TWO) by E P Bali

Concubine. Wife. Priestess. Captured by a demon king, Drake, with his memories returned and Saraya, must now come to terms with a surprising truth: That Drake is not only Saraya’s true mate, but is also the son of a monstrous deity who bound his powers at the age of thirteen. But now the demon king wants Drake’s true powers to be unbound for his own nefarious purposes. Forced to marry one another, Drake and Saraya must now gain the trust of the Court of the Demon King in order to escape. But there are even bigger forces at play here. Will Saraya give into her desire to be Drake’s fated mate? Or will she do the unthinkable?     Amazon     Kobo

VIOLENT DESIRE (BLACKROSE BROTHERHOOD BOOK 1) by Arianna Nash

Twelve immortals, twelve outcasts, one mission. To kill their own kind, before it’s too late. Detective, killer, vigilante. Eric Sharpe is tired of watching criminals walk free. When a lowlife drug dealer kills his partner and escapes justice, Eric plots his own revenge. His plan is faultless but for one thing: the handsome, mysterious man who arrives moments before Eric’s plan comes to fruition. Not only does the mysterious man know Eric’s an undercover cop, he knows exactly what Eric did fifteen years ago—an event so traumatic Eric has been trying to bury it ever since. And the mysterious man? Fifteen years ago, Eric killed him. Now he’s back to reclaim what’s his: Detective Eric Sharpe. Immortal, predator, vampire. After betraying himself and the Blackrose Brotherhood fifty years ago, Zaine can’t afford another mistake. There’s one rule above all others the Brotherhood stand by. One rule that can never be broken. Never, ever care. All Zaine has to do is hunt and kill the savage nyktelios vampires and keep his head down. And he was doing just fine until he saved Detective Eric Sharpe from a vicious vampire attack. He can’t stop thinking about the intelligent, handsome, haunted man. Walking away is the right thing to do, but the detective and Zaine are hunting the same killer—a vampire who knows more about both of them and the Brotherhood than anyone realizes. A vampire seeking to bring down the Brotherhood for good. Zaine can’t walk away. Eric won’t walk away. The vampire must be stopped, Brotherhood rules be damned, and they’ll go down fighting together to end him.      Amazon KU

TREACHERY OF INK (LORE OF NOMADIA BOOK 2) by Angela J Ford

A mad sorceress with a plan to dominate the known world. . .Elmira’s determination has brought her far, but the next hurdle will force her to rely heavily on magic. Close to achieving her ultimate goal, she believes there’s nothing that will defeat her. A curious librarian with ink magic. . .Araceli discovers her heart’s desire only to lose it. Using magic she doesn’t fully understand, her actions will determine the fate of the empire. Especially as she chooses where her allegiance lies. A water nymph who’s lost everything. . .Torn between the call of home and staying in the empire, Darya struggles to find her place in a world where everything she’s known has been stripped away. A bounty hunter on the run. . .Reeling from grief and loss, Nurimil sets off on a quest to unite the races of the empire against the sorceress.     Amazon KU

FIGHTING FOR HER HEART: THE VAMPIRES’ ILLUMINANT BOOK 5 by Mara Leigh

How can I truly love others, when I don’t know who I am? A surprise arrival brings more questions than answers and tugs at my loyalties. My love deepens for all three men, Ryker my pirate bad boy, Zuben my billionaire intellect, and Axe my powerful bear shifter, but I no longer know whom to trust.
New dangers emerge as mysterious forces continue to hunt me. I struggle to harness my magic and my powers as a vampire, and have yet to discover my full powers or destiny. When the ultimate truth about the Illuminant comes out, alliances and power dynamics shift, and I face the ultimate betrayal and loss. My heart is shattered but I must fight to save those I love. I must fight for myself.     Amazon KU

THE MAGICAL MIDLIFE OF MOLLY THORN: A PARANORMAL WOMEN’S FICTION NOVEL (,AGICAL MIDLIFE MOONLIGHTING BOOK 2) by Lisa Wells

Unceremoniously whisked away from Harmony’s epic showdown between the Mythicals and Slayers, hot-flashing, brain-glitching, middle-aged Molly Thorn decides it’s time to reenter the dating world. But first, she needs to figure out which type of man wets her dehydrated whistle. Thankfully, her boss the Grim Reaper, has offered to take her on a couple of practice dates to work out some of her memory kinks before she does it for real. What could possibly go wrong with this plan? Plenty! That’s how much can go wrong when the Grim dates his assistant. So wrong the Grim is placed on administrative leave. A leave he may never be allowed to return from. To make matters worse, Molly is informed by the new interim Grim if her boss goes, so does her undead status. Rude.     Amazon     Kobo

THE GARGOYLE AND THE STRIPPER (A PARANORMAL’S LOVE BOOK 37) by Charlie Richards

Into the Paranormal World: When a gargoyle sneaks into a strip club, he scents the other half of his soul in a distrustful stripper. When Tasker overhears a few bonded gargoyles and their mates planning a night out at a strip club, he convinces them to sneak him in through the back. Once there, to Tasker’s shock, he scents his mate somewhere in the seedy joint. With a little help from friends, Tasker discovers that a sexy black stripper with the stage name Mongo is his mate. The human’s medium-brown skin and bleached-blond hair calls to him, but as much as Tasker would love to whisk the human from the place, he knows that wouldn’t be a good move… so he once again relies on friends. Camry Palcha never thought he would end up a stripper, but after getting cut off when he came out, desperate times calls for desperate measures. The pay is good, even though he refuses…(more blurb on ebook seller page…)

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FEATHERS OF HOPE: YA FANTASY UKRAINE CHARITY ANTHOLOGY by Various

Like a phoenix, hope rises from ash. Immerse yourself in uplifting tales of love, friendship, growth, and forgiveness. Visit enchanting realms and mysterious worlds where anything is possible, happily ever afters are guaranteed, and hope leaps from the pages. Featuring 10+ stories, Feathers of Hope is a young adult fantasy anthology featuring work from NY Times, USA Today and award winning bestselling authors. Best of all, 100% of the royalties will be donated to organizations working in Ukraine for refugees and children displaced by the conflict.* Feathers of Hope is only available for a limited time, so share the love and one-click your copy today. *The authors aren’t affiliated or endorsed by these charities; they simply wish to help.    Amazon   Kobo

SALVAGED DJINNS (DEPRAVED MONSTERS AND DECADENT MYTHS BOOK 6) by V T Bonds

Good versus evil never felt so decadent. I fought. I lived. I lost. But I find hope in the darkness. With the help of a massive, cat-like deity, I’ll bring my light back from the grave. I’ll do whatever it takes to resurrect my lifemate, even submit myself to this beast’s sandpapery tongue.      Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

MONSTER ROOMMATE (HELLS BELLS AND DEMON DEALS WORLD) by Amanda Aggie

A witty heroine and a sexy, alpha-hole hero. I’m Nora and in my entire afterlife, I never expected to be roommates with a possessive, cocky, sexy-as-sin vampire. Since I’ve been dead, no one has been able to see me, but that changed the second he stepped through the front door of my internal prison–aka my old house from before I flew the coop. I damn near made the poor man drop his blood bags when he walked in to find me chillin’ in my panda PJs and eating imaginary cereal. Though Landon drives me bat-shit crazy, it’s nice to have a friend, and pushing his buttons isn’t all bad. There’s something about the anger that burns behind those eyes that just does it for me. He’s dark, mysterious, maniacal, and downright wrong. Yet, the more he pisses me off, the more my heart warms for him. Partially because I know there’s something deep, deep down that is good, like Damon Salvatore from The Vampire Diaries. And partly, because his stupid vampire mumbo-jumbo has my lady bits dusting out the cobwebs. Thank God the logistics won’t work…or will they?    Amazon KU

DRAGON KING’S ASSASSIN (THE DRAGONS OF SERAI BOOK 1) by Amy Sumida

My life changed the day I tried to take his. Mhavenna is a glorious city but, like every city on the face of Serai, it’s run by Dragons. As a human, I’m on the lowest rung of the racial ladder here, as far from an illustrious Dragon as I could be, and I’ve made me peace with that. I don’t like Dragons much, but like or dislike has nothing to do with my work. So when my broker offered me the task of killing the Dragon King, I took it. It was the sort of kill that could make an assassin’s career, and I was certain that I had the skills for it. I was wrong, nearly dead wrong. The King caught me before I could finish the job, but instead of killing me, he made me his. I’m now the Dragon King’s assassin. A warning and a weapon. A way for him to bypass his own laws without personally breaking them. But that’s not all. He’s tasked me with guarding him against future attacks. Who better to stop an assassin than another assassin? And who better to find the one who hired us? If only the King didn’t have a body that made me salivate, a face that made my knees weak, and a pair of teal eyes that made me whimper. If only he didn’t stare at me with those stunning eyes as if I could be more than property to him. Maybe then I could do my job, find the person who wants him dead, and save my own life. But I don’t believe in miracles.      Amazon KU

TIME ZONE (A TIME TRAVEL NOVEL) by Elyse Douglas

VS Note: I put this on my TBR List. Sounds intriguing.

Mary McLane Carson has two lives and two loves. She has time travel mysteries she can’t understand, and secrets she can never tell. In 2015, Pilot Mary McLane Carson struggles with a left engine fire. Her airplane plunges through a strange flash of light, crash-landing into a Kansas field. She wakes up, alone, in December 1942, being cared for by the handsome Dr. Thomas Fleming. Shortly after Epic Airlines flight 452 takes off from Denver en route to Chicago, an engine catches on fire, and the airplane bursts through a strange flash of light. Single mother and First Officer Mary McLane (“Lane”) Carson fights to stay airborne as the plane plunges toward the earth. Lane awakens in a strange bed, in the office of a handsome doctor who says he rescued her from a plane crash that’s being investigated by the Army and the FBI. He also tells her she’s living in December 1942. As the days and weeks pass, Lane is forced to establish a new life in 1942 in order to survive, but she misses her 2-year-old daughter, her fiancé, and her life in 2015. She struggles to find a way to return to them, knowing that such an attempt could hurl her into an unknown past or future, or even kill her. But she must try.     Amazon KU

REAPER’S KEEPERS (THE ACCIDENTAL REAPER SERIES BOOK 2) by Misty Evans

When it comes to reaping souls, I’m a natural, but I’m two weeks overdue on a wily shifter who’s robbing folks of Christmas gifts, along with their holiday cheer. Killion, the local master vampire and my partner, is no help. He requests—okay, demands—I do him a “favor” and investigate an odd hybrid creature he believes was animated with ancient, dark magic. This off-the-books undertaking puts me on the naughty list with my boss, Death, but worse, I end up cursed by the same magic and am now able to raise the dead. Sort of. What’s a grim to do when she raises a soul as fast as she reaps it? Death is playing reaper’s keepers, and if I don’t fix this, my soul will be next.

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NUTCRACKER PRINCESS by Courtney Milnestein

n the city of Holmgarðr, in the nation of Garðaríki, on Christmas Eve, there is magic in the air, as Uncle Drosselmeyer presents his gifts before the young children of the ambassador of Gloriana, Clara and Fitz. Yet for all the magic and festivities of Christmas, there is a sense also of danger, the shadow of war growing longer from the neighboring nations of the Hanseatic League. Caught on the cusp of the peaceful life she has always known and the threat of impending war, Clara finds himself alone in a magical realm save for the company of her cat, embroiled in dangers hitherto unimagined as she finds herself increasingly drawn to a handsome Nutcracker Princess and faced with a choice that will impact both her own fate and that of the world around her.      Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

THE FOOL AND THE SPARROW (ARCANA OF THE TAROT BOOK 1) by Dana Fox

Spy. Fixer. Assassin. Sparrow. As the top operative for a global shadow government known as the Order, Thea has served and protected the elite 1%. Her life changes suddenly when she escapes the Order with damning evidence of the group’s existence. Now she is on the run for her life, looking for a way to expose what she’s stolen. Fate intervenes when a fortuitous encounter with a tarot card reader leads her directly into the path of a divine being from another realm. Kit the Fool leaves the Arcana realm for Earth, following visions sent to him from his sisters, Fiona the Moon and Kathryn the High Priestess. As he accompanies Thea on her quest to expose the Order, he is thrust into a cat-and-mouse adventure that captivates his curious and impulsive nature. As does the Sparrow at his side. The stakes are raised even higher when he uncovers a threatening connection to his own people. Together, Thea and Kit set off to expose the nefarious Order, but along the way, the two find themselves tumbling headfirst into an attraction that defies cosmic logic. How will these two souls from very different worlds defeat the odds stacked against them?     Amazon KU

GHOST LIGHT by Jane Tesh

Theodosia “Teddy” Ballard knows nothing about community theater, but when the stage manager for “Little Shop of Horrors” takes a tragic header down the costume-loft stairs, she agrees to fill in for the sake of her actor friend, Will. Teddy takes the superstitions and swelled heads of The Stage in stride—till she meets George Clancy Everhart, the theater ghost, who informs her that the previous stage manager was murdered and demands that she find the killer. Both investigation and rehearsals are complicated when she makes a surprising discovery about her relationship with Will—and learns that George has his own dramatic agenda.     Amazon KU

FATE IN SUSPENSION (HORN AND HAVEN BOOK 1) by  Archer Kay Leah

Quiet. That’s how he likes life, no drama to clean up…Tai Xen-Vorsy leads a straightforward life: work, time at the local clubs where shapeshifters like him can play without fear, and the comforts of home with a cat that’s more than half attitude. After breaking up with his last submissive, he’s even taking a break from Dom duties. Meeting Gates changes everything, and when Tai’s childhood home is destroyed, his simple life goes up in flames. The Callensdale haven was his refuge as an orphan, a hideaway that saved his life. Now it’s time to return the favour. Bringing in the Fluff Brigade Brotherhood would make all the difference… if he could just get them back together. Tai won’t give up—he’s not that kind of unicorn. But can he reunite the brotherhood and keep his new relationship with Gates kindled at the same time? The darkness is dragging him into the shadows, one case at a time…Helping others is all Gates Colfaethe wants to do, being mostly unicorn shifter with a splash of Faerie. But years as an agent on trafficking cases leave him fearing just how far he’ll lose himself in the job before he burns out completely. A random hookup with Tai might be the very change he needs. A new Dom means new rules and the chance to create safe distance from work—until his worlds collide in a twist Gates should leave well enough alone. What he knows is bad enough, but running headlong into danger could kill him.
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LOCKLANDS: A NOVEL (THE FOUNDERS TRILOGY BOOK 3) by Robert Jackson Bennett

Sancia, Clef, and Berenice have gone up against long odds in the past. But the war they’re fighting now is one even they can’t win. This time, they’re not facing robber-baron elites or even an immortal hierophant, but an entity whose intelligence is spread over half the globe—one that uses the magic of scriving to control not just objects but human minds. To fight it, they’ve used scriving technology to transform themselves and their allies into an army—a society—unlike anything humanity has seen before. With its strength at their backs, they’ve freed a handful of their enemy’s hosts from servitude, and even defeated some of its fearsome, reality-altering dreadnoughts. Yet despite their efforts, their enemy marches on. Implacable. Unstoppable.  Now, as their opponent closes in on its true prize—an ancient doorway, long buried, that leads to the chambers at the center of creation itself—Sancia and her friends glimpse a last opportunity to stop this unbeatable foe. To do so, they’ll have to unlock the centuries-old mystery of scriving’s origins, embark on a desperate mission into the heart of their enemy’s power, and pull off the most daring heist they’ve ever attempted. But their adversary might have a spy in their ranks—and a last trick up its sleeve. And to have a chance at victory, Sancia, Clef, and Berenice will have to make a sacrifice beyond anything that’s come before.

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THE ORIGIN OF STORMS, THE LOTUS KINGDOM BOOK THREE by Elizabeth Bear

The Lotus Kingdoms are at war, with four claimants to the sorcerous throne of the Alchemical Emperor fielding three armies between them. Alliances are made, and broken, many times over—but in the end, only one can sit on the throne. And that one must have not only the power, but the rightful claim.

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DAUGHTER OF REDWINTER (REDWINTER CHRONICLES BOOK ONE) by Ed McDonald

Raine can see—and speak—to the dead, a gift that comes with a death sentence. All her life she has hidden, lied, and run to save her skin, and she’s made some spectacularly bad choices along the way.
But it is a rare act of kindness—rescuing an injured woman in the snow—that becomes the most dangerous decision Raine has ever made. Because the woman is fleeing from Redwinter, the fortress-monastery of the Draoihn, warrior magicians who answer to no king, and who will stop at nothing to reclaim what she’s stolen. A battle, a betrayal, and a horrific revelation force Raine to enter the citadel and live among the Draoihn. She soon finds that her secret ability could be the key to saving an entire nation. Though she might have to die to make it happen.

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AWAKENING: THE DARK RITUALS BOOK ONE by Catrina Burgess

VS Note: A re-release. Author sez: This series originally appeared on Wattpad with over three million reads and it was published with a Digital First house in 2015. I’m now relaunching the series as New Adult with new covers and additional content.

She’ll do anything for vengeance, even confront death itself – Born a healer, nineteen-year-old Colina has been taught to fear dark magic. But now vengeance and survival are her only goals, and she seeks the help of the Death Dealers—dark mages who wield the death arts, drawing their power from the spirits of the unsettled dead. Colina asks a death dealer named Luke for help. Little does she know convincing him to train her will be the easiest part of her journey. Three dark rituals, each more terrifying than the last. If she survives her trials, what will she become?     Amazon KU

NOT GOOD FOR MAIDENS by Tori Bovalino

They’ll lure you in with fruit and gems and liquor and dancing, merriment to remember for the rest of your life. But that’s an illusion. The market is death itself. Beneath the streets of York, the goblin market calls to the Wickett women—the family of witches that tends to its victims. For generations, they have defended the old cobblestone streets with their magic. Knowing the dangers, they never entered the market—until May Wickett fell for a goblin girl, accepted her invitation, and became inextricably tied to the world her family tried to protect her from. The market learned her name, and even when she and her sister left York for Boston to escape it, the goblins remembered. Seventeen years later, Lou, May’s niece, knows nothing of her magical lineage or the twisted streets, sweet fruits, and incredible jewels of the goblin market. But just like her aunt, the market calls to her, an echo of a curse that won’t release its hold on her family. And when her youngest aunt, Neela, is kidnapped by goblins, Lou discovers just how real and dangerous the market is. To save her, both May and Lou will have to confront their family’s past and what happened all those years ago. But everything—from the food and wares, to the goblins themselves—is a haunting temptation for any human who manages to find their way in. And if Lou isn’t careful, she could end up losing herself to the market, too.     Amazon      AB     Apple Books      Kobo

PATRICIA WANTS TO CUDDLE by Samantha Allen

VS Note: LGBTQ+ Horror, sounds good! Put it on my TBR list.

When the final four women in competition for an aloof, somewhat sleazy bachelor’s heart arrive on a mysterious island in the Pacific Northwest, they prepare themselves for another week of extreme sleep deprivation, invasive interviews, and, of course, the salacious drama eager viewers nationwide tune in to devour. Each woman came on The Catch for her own reasons—brand sponsorships, followers, and, yes, even love—and they’ve all got their eyes steadfastly trained on their respective prizes. Enter Patricia, a temperamental and woefully misunderstood local living alone in the dark, verdant woods, and desperate for connection. Through twists as unexpected as they are wildly entertaining, the self-absorbed cast and jaded crew each make her acquaintance atop the island’s tallest and most desolate peak, finding themselves at the center of an action-packed thriller that is far from scripted—and only a few will make the final cut.  A whirlwind romp careening toward a last-girl-standing conclusion, and a scathing indictment of contemporary American media culture, Patricia Wants to Cuddle is also a love story: between star-crossed lesbians who rise above their intolerant town, a deeply ambivalent woman and her budding self-actualization, and a group of misfit islanders forging community against all odds.

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OUR CROOKED HEARTS: A NOVEL by Melissa Albert

The suburbs, right now . . .Ivy’s summer break kicks off with an accident, a punishment, and a mystery: a stranger whose appearance in the middle of the road, in the middle of the night, heralds a string of increasingly unsettling events. As the days pass, Ivy grapples with eerie offerings, corroded memories, and a burning question: What if there’s more to her mother than meets the eye? The city, back then . . .Dana has always been perceptive. And the summer she turns sixteen, with the help of her best friend and an ambitious older girl, her gifts bloom into a heady fling with the supernatural. As the trio’s aspirations darken, they find themselves speeding toward a violent breaking point. Years after it began, Ivy and Dana’s shared story will come down to a reckoning among a daughter, a mother, and the dark forces they never should’ve messed with.     Amazon      AB     Apple Books     Kobo

THE PATH OF THORNS by A G Slatter

Asher Todd comes to live with the mysterious Morwood family as a governess to their children. Asher knows little about being a governess but she is skilled in botany and herbcraft, and perhaps more than that. And she has secrets of her own, dark and terrible – and Morwood is a house that eats secrets. With a monstrous revenge in mind, Asher plans to make it choke. However, she becomes fond of her charges, of the people of the Tarn, and she begins to wonder if she will be able to execute her plan – and who will suffer most if she does. But as the ghosts of her past become harder to control, Asher realises she has no choice.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

THIS VICIOUS GRACE: A NOVEL (THE LAST FINESTRA BOOK 1) by Emily Thiede

Three weddings. Three funerals. Alessa’s gift from the gods is supposed to magnify a partner’s magic, not kill every suitor she touches. Now, with only weeks left until a hungry swarm of demons devours everything on her island home, Alessa is running out of time to find a partner and stop the invasion. When a powerful priest convinces the faithful that killing Alessa is the island’s only hope, her own soldiers try to assassinate her. Desperate to survive, Alessa hires Dante, a cynical outcast marked as a killer, to become her personal bodyguard. But as rebellion explodes outside the gates, Dante’s dark secrets may be the biggest betrayal. He holds the key to her survival and her heart, but is he the one person who can help her master her gift or destroy her once and for all?     Amazon      AB     Apple Books     Kobo

BOUND THROUGH TIME: FUTURE (VIKING BROTHERS NOVEL BOOK 3) by Twyla Turner

The final chapter in the Viking Brothers Series…Dag knows his destiny lies within the future. Will it be with his eldest brother or beyond? Has time bound him to a woman, the way it has for Thorin and Jerrik? And if so, who will she be? Either way, he’s ready to head straight into the mist. Desiree has been running from love her whole life. With a rough start in life, she’s only ever depended on herself. Now, after a fling gone wrong, Dez finds herself in a delicate situation. Her life is about to become a party of two. During a celebration for Jett and Jerrik’s twins’ first birthday, Dez finds herself ripped from her time and thrown into the future. A dystopian future. And the only person to help her is Jerrik’s terrifying bastard half-brother. Dez and the scarred Viking get off to a rocky start as they try to find out what happened to the world around them. ..(more blurb on ebook seller page…) AmazonKU

SECRETS OF THE CHOSEN (THE APPRENTICE OF ANUBIS BOOK 4) by Laura Greenwood

When Ani and Nik travel to the York Temple of Anubis to oversee the burial rites of a distant relative of Nik’s, the last thing they expect is to find themselves uncovering more temple secrets. With a new Blessed at the temple, a body to prepare, and their concerns over what might be happening in London to contend with, they already have their hands full. Can Ani call on a favour from her mentor in order to uncover the truth behind the temple’s new Blessed apprentice?

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THE WHITE STAG (THE MONSTERS UNDER MY BED BOOK 1) by JB Trepagnier

I was protected by the monsters under my bed when I was a kid in the foster system. I have a feeling I could use them again. My time in the foster system wasn’t great. Maybe they were imaginary, but when things got bad, the boogeyman and an imp always came to my aid. If I needed to run, a beautiful white stag would appear at my window to let me know to get out of there. I’ve touched the stag. I know he’s real. Alastair Rex saved me from the streets and another bad foster home. He’s never raised a hand to me or tried anything inappropriate. But I’m a doll in his playhouse. I can only leave when he lets me. I dress in the clothes he wants me to wear. I say what he wants me to say because I get the feeling he would react violently. I could use my monsters, but they disappeared the day Alastair showed up in my life. Until I look out of my cage and see the white stag again. It’s time for me to escape Alastair Rex.      Amazon KU

WEAVER by Tish Thawer

He walked out of my dream, identifying himself only as the Weaver. In a black cloak, with eyes like stars, there was a shimmer to the way he moved. He was beautiful … Ethereal. And I was going to make him mine. Alone for most of her life, Milly is determined to make the man of her dreams a reality. Using her hereditary magic, she sets out on a lifelong quest, entering a world of shadows and secrets. Little does she know, to possess his heart, she’ll have to give away her own … for the only way to love a Dream Weaver is to become his Queen of Nightmares. The choice between love and magic is a dangerous thing.     Amazon KU

DEATH LORD (CLAIMED BY LUCIFER BOOK 4) by Elizabeth Briggs

Death is my fated mate—and my worst enemy. He is Death. The 4th Horseman. The son of Lucifer. And I’m going to kill him. He’s the Grim Reaper of New Orleans, stealing souls to make up for his absent one, but he’ll pay for the lives he’s taken. Someone has to stop him, and it’s going to be me. He murdered my father, Fenrir, and I’m ready to unleash my wolf upon him. I’ll tear him to shreds to get my revenge and prevent him from claiming any more lives. But how do you kill Death—especially when he’s your fated mate?      Amazon KU

GIRL OF HEARTS: LUCK GOD SERIES BOOK ONE by J Gabriel Gates

A proud nerd and teen scientist, Aggie doesn’t believe in gods or in luck. Her OCD is under control—mostly—and her mom, Rachel, has just finished building a dark matter machine that could win back her job as a physics professor. When Rachel disappears, Aggie sneaks into the casino where her mom has been earning money as a card-counter. Instead of finding her, Aggie is captured by a gang of men with tattoos of clubs on the palms of their hands—the Blackovers. A dangerously beautiful boy, the mercurial Jack Valentine, helps her escape. Because of a glitch in the dark matter machine, Aggie has been filled with charm, good luck energy, while her mom received bad luck energy and may be forced to become a Blackover. To save her, Aggie must join Jack and his fellow Valentines. She finds herself whisked into their world of opulent mansions, gorgeous people, and fancy cars. But being a demigoddess isn’t all glamor and popularity. It can be deadly. Aggie must master her newfound luck powers, battle the dark suits, and brave the unlucky underbelly of Detroit, all while keeping her OCD at bay—or risk losing her mom forever.      Amazon KU      AB

DARK WHISPERS FROM THE PAST (THE CHILDREN OF THE GODS BOOK 62) by I T Lucas

A brilliant scientist and programmer, William lives for his work, but when he recruits a young bioinformatician to help him decipher the gods’ genetic blueprints, he find himself smitten with more than just her brain. A PhD at nineteen, Kaia is considered a prodigy and expects a bright future in academia. But when William invites her to join his secret research team, she accepts for reasons that have nothing to do with her career objectives. William’s promise to look into her best friend’s disappearance is an offer she just can’t refuse.      Amazon KU

SHADOW KISSED (MAGIC SIDE: WOLF BOUNS BOOK 4) by Veronica Douglas

I released the Dark Wolf God. Now he’s using me. Last week, I defeated a monster hellbent on killing us all. I thought I was stopping a prophecy, but it turns out, the dark omens were about me all along. Now I’m destined to steal the souls of the pack—my pack—and help the Dark God bring destruction down on the world. Jaxson Laurent, my fated mate, is determined to help me fight back, but what if he has to choose between me and his wolves? The Dark God is beginning to take control of me, and unless I can heal the wound in my soul, I won’t be able to resist his call. Worse, if I can’t heal the centuries-long blood feud between my family and the pack, our city won’t be able to stand against his wrath. Unfortunately, my only choice may be to betray them all and do the one thing Jaxson may never forgive me for. It seems my destiny is to destroy everything I love. The fates have a wicked sense of humor. Good thing I’ve never been one who follows the rules.     Amazon KU

WITCH WITH A GRUDGE (WITCH WARRIOR BOOK TWO) by T R Cameron, Martha Carr and Michael Anderle

Cait Keane and her Dragon partner Aza have a score to settle with an assassin – and whoever hired him. Investigating the murder of a judge wasn’t the plan for Cait’s first weeks in Boston. But they’d caught the assassin, so, case closed, right? Not so much. Everybody wants a word with the killer – the Marshals, the PDA, and the two criminal bosses in town. One of the bosses hired the hitman and he’s not saying a word. Cait better slice through the tangle of lies fast. The animosity between the Roses and Dragons organizations is already heating up. At home, a new threat has emerged to endanger her coven. Now that her family is in charge, it’s on them to deal with it. But Cait has never faced shifters before, making it one more step into the unknown. Events will push her to grow in power and skill – or kill her. The US Marshal with something extra wouldn’t have it any other way.    AmazonKU

PLAY THE DEMON (DEALS WITH A DEMON BOOK 6) by Stacia Stark

What do you do when the demon you’re reluctantly obsessed with knows your deepest darkest secret? Every. Excruciating. Detail. If you’re smart, you push him away and bury yourself in work. Except that Vas isn’t the kind of guy who’ll allow me to hide from my feelings for long. Even if he did return from the underworld… different. Meanwhile, I’ve been ignoring all my instincts to hide my tech magic. Instead, I’m using it to help Evie and Kyla solve a high-profile kidnapping case. Not only is it the right thing to do, but the reward money will also allow me to make a fresh start. But now, my bar is being targeted by my enemies. And Vas insists on shoving his body between mine and any kind of danger. Even though he has his own vengeance to plan. But by choosing to shield me, Vas may have switched from the hunter… to the hunted. Now it’s my turn to protect him.   Amazon KU

IN DEATH WE PART (DANGEROUS LOVERS BOOK ONE) by Maggie Bonnet

My routine was simple–classes, work, repeat–then an unearthed family secret changed everything. Four mysterious men shattered my life and stomped on the pieces until I had nothing left. They were strangers to me, but I was no stranger to them. They had been watching me… waiting until the time was right to strike. The peculiar, dangerous magic that surrounded them has always been there in the shadows, just out of sight to normal people. I needed to get away from these depraved, alluring monsters. Go somewhere they could never find me. They said they would chase me, hunt me down because I belong to them. I may not have been the woman I spent years preparing to be, but I wasn’t their pawn or their property. I didn’t ask for danger to follow me like a shadow over my head, pushing me deeper into a world I am not prepared for. They promised they’d catch me, but they never expected that I was better at disappearing than they thought possible.     Amazon KU

BEAR EX NEXT DOOR (SECRET SHIFTERS NEXT DOOR Book 2) by Roxie Ray

My new neighbor is irresistible, but he’s already broken my heart once…Being a fashion model had its perks until stalkers and a nasty tabloid scandal forced me to return to my hometown of Lily Valley. When I thought things couldn’t get any worse, I meet my new neighbor—my old high school sweetheart. Steff used to be my brother’s best friend before he shattered my heart into a million pieces. He’s just as stubborn and sexy as I remember. Unfortunately, he’s also responsible for my personal security while I’m living here. With my stalkers closing in, Steff and my brothers are determined to protect me. That doesn’t mean it gives Steff the right to warn me off dating Ryland, the new guy in town. Steff says Ryland isn’t what he seems. But I’m starting to suspect there’s another side to Steff as well, and it’s possible I never really knew him at all. I could be wrong, but I have a bad feeling that I’m cursed to lose my heart to him a second time.     Amazon KU

OF DREAMS AND DEMONS (OF MOONS AND MONSTERS BOOK 2) by Willow Hadley

The road to hell is paved with good intentions. Alistair never meant for anything bad to happen to Isla. He’s spent his entire life wishing he could be more like her and hating the demon side of his heritage. Since realizing his immortality has settled, he’s been scrambling to find a solution. He can’t bear the thought of living a day without Isla by his side, let alone eternity. When his plans to make Isla immortal are thwarted, Alistair’s only hope to rescue his best friend lies with his newly discovered fated mates—Lord Rian of the Unseelie Court and the eccentric and ancient witch Matthieu. Meanwhile, Isla is doing her best to adjust to her new life in Briya. She’s settling into a routine with her four new mates, learning the language, making new friends, and trying desperately not to fall apart whenever she thinks about how she ended up here. While the language barrier is beyond frustrating, it’s easy to fall in love with Maalik, Caelan, Audun, and Reule. The four Guardians have made it clear they’ll go to any lengths to reunite Isla with her best friend. When they learn that Alistair is a demon, and that Isla might very well have two other supernatural mates searching for her as well, they’re torn. They don’t want to lose the best thing that’s ever happened to them, but they want to do right by Isla—even if that means betraying their king and coming to terms with the fact that they’ve spent most of their lives acting like the monsters people always feared them to be.   Amazon KU

TAKING THEIR MAIDEN (KAVARI MASTERS BOOK 3) by Demi Lane

She was meant to be kept pure. Then she was taken for breeding. When she was carried off, Talia was an innocent virgin, a maiden sheltered from the rough appetites of men for all of her twenty-one years. But Kavari warriors do not ask, they take. ..(more blurb on ebook seller page…)    Amazon KU

RECKLESS SOULS (SAINTS ACADEMY BOOK ONE) by KC Kean

I’ve walked the streets of Phoenix Valley for twenty two years knowing exactly who I am – an orphan, a human, a nobody. Summoned by The Hex to test my humanity, I was prepared to fail, destined to be the same mundane girl …I was wrong. Pandora’s Box called to me, sensing a magic I never knew existed. With my world turned upside down and full of possibilities, I must now call Paradise Heights home. To live amongst supernaturals, attend Saints Academy, and find my place. Curiosity has me willing to give this a try, but the Elites of Saints Academy tempt to distract me, and that’s something I can’t afford. Xander is gruff, Khaos cold, Zen soothing, and Adonis … lives up to his name. Angel, Demon, God, Vampire, Shifter. I could be anything, anyone. I have three years to figure out who I’m meant to be…Let the countdown begin.      Amazon KU

TRAGIC BONDS (THE BONDS THAT TIE BOOK 5) by J Bree

Nothing will ever be the same again. Our Bonded Group has been torn apart, and the monsters are now the prey. But we’re not going to just wait around for our enemy to strike; the blood on his hands is unforgivable, and the god living inside of me wants her revenge paid in blood. And a thousand souls. We have been pushed to the limit, tested in ways that have devastating outcomes, and paid the ultimate price. Can we recover from such losses? Is the promise of a world without our enemy worth the sacrifices we’ve made? Can we prove to everyone, and ourselves, that together our bonds are unbroken?     Amazon KU

BROKEN MATE FOR BEAR SHIFTER (SHIFTERS FATED MATES BOOK 4) by Brittany White

Dating App = A Conflict Between my Heart and my Head – Single Lion Shifter Looking for Good Mate – I hated signing the divorce papers. Thayden had been my love forever. But the abusive Thayden I was married to was not the lion shifter I had fallen in love with. Trying to help me overcome the depression from my failed marriage, my friends suggested a dating app. A sexy bear shifter, Kane, hit me up almost immediately. He was sweet, and considerate, and did I mention sexy? The problems? One, my father doesn’t believe in mating between different shifter breeds. Two, he’s keeping a secret – one that nearly costs me my life. A lion shifter also messaged me. He was mysterious but sounded very sweet. We seemed to have everything in common. A lion shifter would make my father happy. How was I to know that he harbored his own dark, deadly secrets? How can I choose between two men? My heart told me that one of these men was my fated mate. My head told me that the other man would make my dreams of a loving family come true. Will I be able to discover the truth in time to save myself and my love for my fated mate? Bear Shifter with a Bad Rep Looking for a Good Woman – I belonged to a clan of bear shifters who had a reputation for violence and crimes. My brothers were the worst of the worst. I was the anomaly. I had a moral compass. Regardless of the fact that I was one of the good guys, my clan’s reputation already cost me one fiancé. When I met Rainie after seeing her online, I knew that she was my fated mate. I wanted to let her get to know the real me before revealing my clan’s identity. How could I have known that keeping that secret could cost me her love – and more? Can Kane come to grips with his identity and tell Rainie the truth in time to save their love and her life?       Amazon KU

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

I have not read most of the new releases listed (although I always end up one-clicking a bunch as I prepare these posts LOL). 

‘AB’ denotes audiobook and the Amazon buy link.

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TETHERED SOULS (THE INFINITE CITY BOOK 5) by Tiffany Roberts

Kier and Kayl only foresee one fate for themselves. For Kier is wrath. And Kayl is vengeance. They have but one purpose—slay the pirate Vrykhan at any cost. They expect to give their own lives in pursuit of their revenge…But they never expected her. Aileen. Their na’diya. Their mate. Their missing piece. They never imagined a different fate. Is it too late to claim the future they never dared hope for?   Amazon KU

PROVOKING ODIUM (CYBORG UNITY BOOK ONE) by Cynthia Sax

VS Note: She’s an autobuy for me!

A Beautiful Cyborg – While accompanying his leader on a mission, Odium, an E Model cyborg, hears a distress call over the communication lines. The voice on that message makes his circuits surge with energy and all his systems light up. He has to respond to the mysterious female, would risk his lifespan and the lifespans of everyone on board their ship to protect her. A Human Female Others Call Beast – Briella gained her nickname due to her flying abilities, her fearlessness, and her scarred countenance. Her verbal-only relationship with the sexy cyborg who answers her distress call is a steamy yet short-lived fantasy. His kind is physically perfect, and she is…not. He will uncover that truth when…if they survive the attack upon her freighter.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

PANDORA AND THE PRISONER (ALIEN ABDUCTION BOOK 16) by Honey Phillips

Can a renegade alien warrior rescue a curvy librarian? Pandora likes her life as orderly as the books in her library. But when she and two of her friends are stolen from Earth and the spaceship crashes on an alien planet, the rules no longer apply. Separated from her friends and unable to communicate, she must rely on her instincts as well as her intelligence. The huge alien warrior who captures her arouses her mind as well as her body. What secrets lie behind those enigmatic eyes? Boxtar has no use for rules – not after he was so cruelly betrayed in the past. Now, he lives life on his own terms. But the curvy human female awakens a part of him that he thought long dead. He is determined to protect her – but can an ex-prisoner be the hero she so desperately needs?     AmazonKU

ALIEN WARRIOR UNCLAIMED (GALAXY GAMES BOOK 4) by Ava Ross

I was stolen by invaders when I was three seasons old and taken to Lord Vunne’s chamber. There, he tried to mold me into a monster. I became fast friends with other youngling males who I soon called my brothers. We protected each other until Vunne sold us to the Galaxy Games, a series of traps and pitfalls with an elusive final destination. If I complete my desert course, I’ll be free, but if I fail even one task, I will face extermination. I don’t care about what happens to me. My life was lost to me when I was three. Then I’m paired in the Game with Summer, and she ignites my second heart, proving she’s my fated mate. She’s lush and sweet and much too fragile for a torturous Game.
I will compete. I will protect her. And when I win, I will claim her as mine forever.     Amazon KU

FLAME (INFERNAL FORCE OF THE DREXIAN WARRIORS BOOK 5) by Tana Stone

I wasn’t supposed to end up on the Drexian space station or be matched to one of their gorgeous warriors as a tribute bride. My perfect twin sister is the one they wanted. Instead, I stole her spot. The trouble is, I’m not tribute bride “material,” whatever that means, and I’m on the first transport back to Earth in disgrace. Before I can be shipped off, my sister’s transport to the station is hijacked. Feeling that her abduction is all my fault, I stow away on one of the rescue ships but am quickly discovered. When we’re also attacked by the Kronock, we end up crashing on an alien planet. The Drexian I’m stranded with is gorgeous, brave, and a giant pain in my ass. From what I can tell, he finds me just as aggravating. What I don’t yet know? The pilot is also the Drexian my sister was supposed to marry—and we’re stuck together on an alien world with no sign of rescue.     Amazon KU

HEART OF A KRAKEN (MONSTER HEARTS) by Cara Wylde

I became a marine veterinarian because I wanted to make a difference in the world. No one gets it, because why would I want to work when I come from old money? I don’t care. I want to make something of myself, not marry well and spend my life playing tennis and throwing yacht parties.
I get my chance to prove my skills when Dr. Glenda Smith bursts into my workplace and whisks me away to a secret island off the coast, where I have to save the life of an octopus. Except when I get there, I realize she’s kind of lied to me…Yes, the sea creature has the tentacles of an octopus, but the head and torso of a man. He’s a kraken, an alien from a faraway planet, and he’s been wounded in battle. I will do anything to save him. It’s my job. But then I approach him, he gazes at me, and his three hearts stop at once.     Amazon KU

THE GHOSTS OF TANTOR: THE MISSIONS OF THE TFS PIKE BOOK ONE (THE CASSIDY CHRONICLES) by Adam Gaffen

VS Note: Not a romance. An LGBTQ+ scifi release of note.

They think they’re ready for this mission. They’re wrong. The Terran Federation is finally at peace and ready to begin serious exploration. The TFS Pike is the newest ship in the Fleet, purpose-built for deep space missions. Four kilometers long, with a crew of four thousand, she’s well-equipped for the years ahead. If only her crew was as prepared. Ensign Nicole Crozier, the former Premier of the Luna Free State, has left politics behind to pursue a career in the Fleet. But her stint as the Artemis Minister of War has landed her in Tactical instead of Science, her passion, and she’s not happy about it. Still, she’s been promised a chance to switch tracks, so for now she’ll deal. Everything changes when Nicole discovers a rogue planet, and she’s given command of the landing party. She’s irritated her superior but that’s the least of her problems when an ancient alien artifact emerges from the ice. As Nicole and her team explore the interior, the planet and her team vanish. The crew of the Pike must use all the tricks and tools available to get their missing people back. When they finally do, Nicole brings aboard a discovery which could change the course of history. Or end it.

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THE ALIEN’S BATTLE (OUTCASTS OF CORIN BOOK 3) by Ella Maven

I offer myself as bait… but am I really just a pawn? Trix: The red aliens make me a deal I can’t refuse—help them fight their enemies and they’ll rescue my friends. I agree to act as bait to lure the blue Drixonian leader. But the heated, knowing look in his violet eyes makes me suspect I made a bargain with the wrong aliens…Kutzal: This female isn’t like the others. She’s prickly, cold, and shot me with an arrow. I want her. But she thinks I’m the enemy, and unless I can find a way to communicate despite our language barrier, her friends will be the ones at risk. I never back down from a battle, so this is one I will win. And then I’ll claim my mate.     Amazon KU

AVENGED (MATE FOR THE ALIEN MASTER BOOK 3) by L V Lane

Calm and deadly, Kane, the Devlin warrior, is determined to claim me. Sweet and sinfully monstrous, Lan, the human-gargoyle hybrid, is determined to save me. The aliens who stalk my dreams at night have set their sights on me. Only they are no figment of my imagination. I met the former space pirates long ago. Then I escaped. …with a monstrous secret. And when a certain alien finds out what it is, he’s going to avenge himself on me.     Amazon KU

NEW WORLD: STAY WITH ME by Lily X

Cedra: Running a farm on your own is exhausting and lonely. The Servana 200 service bot I ordered was expensive, but I need the help—and if it can also hold a conversation, it will be worth the price.
When the bot arrives, though, her hair is curlier than I selected, her skin is surprisingly soft, and she’s curvier and more beautiful than I imagined. But do bots tremble at the lightest touch? Do they smell like a heady mix of flowers and hot, sweet blood, teasing my fangs to life? Technology is truly a marvel. Or is it? Twyla: Running from a forced engagement is terrifying. But I’m backed into a corner, and my only escape is to crawl into a packing box for a bot modeled after me. It’s certainly a panic move, but it got me out of one bad situation… And landed me right in the middle of another. At first, Cedra isn’t the most welcoming sort, not when she presses a knife to my flesh and threatens to kick me out of her home. I come clean fast, pleading with her to let me stay and be her housekeeper. She’s hesitant, but I can tell she’s warming up to the idea…Something’s flaring between us—fierce and urgent and insistent. And if these primal desires are mutual, maybe she’ll be the one begging me to stay.

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THE KING’S CHOICE (INTERGALACTIC ALLIANCE SERIES BOOK 6) by Bella Blair

No matter what it takes. I will maker her see that she is MINE! Olive: My mission is to save fifty innocent people, not fall for a blue skinned alien. Even if he is a king. His pretentiousness makes it easy to dislike him, but . . . I have to be careful not to look deeper, because there might be more to this man than mere arrogance. Cygroth: I swore not to fall for a human female like all the other males around me, but when my eyes fall on Olive, I know she was born to be my queen. Now I just have to breach her defenses and make her understand that fate has brought us together.     Amazon KU

SHIFTING TIDES (A SHIFT IN SPACE BOOK 4) by Danielle Forrest

Jessie is just plain tired of her sister’s romantic antics. And envious. After spending most of her teenaged years on a pirate spaceship trying to avoid her sister’s revolving door of beaus, she’s ready to spread her wings, find her place in the world, and maybe even find that special someone she hopes is out there somewhere. But her first steps toward independence don’t exactly go to plan. She’s starting to get noticed as an artist, but her love life is nothing but a long string of first dates… and a stalker who just got violent. Then, when she spots him outside her apartment, she knows it’s time to do something desperate.     AmazonKU

HER SAVAGE BEAST (HER ALIEN BEAST BOOK TWO) by Starla Fleet

Lylah – I wake up on a strange ship with no memory of who I am. All I know is that the hulking beast of a man who woke me is my savior. I’m meant to be with him, I can feel it in my bones, but he’s not so sure. I can sense his reluctance and confusion. Though I can’t remember, my heart insists I have to convince him that we’re meant to be together. Colton – The last thing I expect to find in the pod I pull out of space is a woman. A petite fragile creature who looks at me as if I’m her world. It makes my heart ache. It makes me want things… Things that I don’t deserve. I need to steer clear of her. I can’t be drawn into temptation. But when I look into her eyes, I can’t help but hope to be the man she sees. When danger threatens to rip her from me, the beast inside me awakens ready to cut down any force that dares take her away from me. But what if that means I’m the biggest threat to the woman I can no longer live without?     Amazon KU

CITIES OF CLOUD AND EARTH: FIFTH CLASS by A Jane Dove

Naelani is a 5th Classer, her place in society forever on display thanks to the red tattoo around her wrist. It means that, like every 5th Classer, her world is small and predictable: dating her childhood friend and working as a servant for a 2nd Class couple on the cloud city Nebula each day to make sure there’s food on her family’s table. Until a refugee Prince from another city appears in her employers’ apartment, hiding from the assassins who killed his parents. Now, her life is getting much bigger: dragged into a world of lies, family secrets, and a potential government conspiracy. Not to mention a pair of honey-brown eyes that she tries to evade. Because a 5th Classer could never be with a 1st Classer, no matter how attracted they are to each other. No matter how enticing his idea of creating a classless city is.     Amazon KU

ALIENS’ PRINCESS by Cady Austin

The crash landing on an alien planet should’ve been the last moments of my life. Until three cat aliens save me, then hunt me, and now they claim I’m their hard won princess. Nothing is expected on this outlaw planet…Being a princess to a small kingdom of cat aliens wasn’t on my bucket list. I led a fairly uneventful life before this as a small town country girl who worried about putting gas in the tank, not mating rites or ruling a kingdom. However, these possessive, sometimes feral alien princes are impossible to ignore. They won me as their princess and they’re never letting go, no matter what threat is chasing me. I’m starting to think choice isn’t an option when it comes to fate.   AmazonKU

QUEEN (HIDDEN EARTH BOOK 1) by J S Fields

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

Nobody leaves Queen. On the tidally locked, women-only planet, a vulva and an authority problem are the only immigration requirements. Emigration is banned. Ember spends her days cruising Queen’s endless sand dunes, hunting sand pirates and wallowing in memories of her dead wife. After an ambush, Ember is dragged to the pirate camp and learns her wife’s biggest secret—before her death, she’d joined the pirates, built an illegal spaceship, and plotted to leave the planet. Ember’s sister, Nadia, hatches a desperate rescue that leads her to the very edge of the habitable zone. There, Nadia stumbles across other secrets kept—a flourishing, impossible ecosystem and a New Earth mining installation. Queen’s hidden resource, highly sought after and limited, should have made its inhabitants rich. Instead, Queen’s scientists live in decaying houses, battle the elements, and struggle to eke out a living. Ember, Nadia, and the sand pirates must take back the planet and expose the corrupt New Earth mining. Taming giant beetles, wrestling stinkhorn fungi, and enlisting Queen’s rabbit population in a high-stakes aerial battle are just part of the hijinks that will determine Queen’s fate as a galactic player, as well as the futures of all its conscripted inhabitants. The newly minted outlaws must also grapple with Queen’s narrow concept of “womanhood” and where trans and intersex people belong in its future.     Amazon     Kobo

THE NAGA’S PET (NAGAS OF PROTHEKA BOOK 2) by Celeste King

I am human bedsport. Death would be a mercy at this point. As a human woman on Protheka, my life is miserable. So it’s no surprise when the dark elves put me up on a market in Nagaland. That’s when Kazhir sees me. At first I don’t know what he sees in me – a frail girl in irons. But he brings me to his home. Gives me food and rest until I am healthy and comfortable for the first time in my life. Am I to believe he is more than my master? There is no way I can ever pay back Kazhir for his kindness. But I have one gift to give. It’s broken, bruised, but slowly healing. And I’ll give it to him if he just asks. My heart.      Amazon KU

THE MINOTAUR CAPTAIN’S MATE (MINOTAURS OF PROTHEKA BOOK 1) by Celeste King

My whole life I have been the property of evil beings. Until the love of a minotaur freed my soul. I’d lived under the shadow of Dark Elf oppression on the alien planet of Protheka for so long that my spirit was almost broken until I found Romas. He was the survivor of a shipwreck. I nursed him back to health. He was an honorable warrior. Savage, fierce, and yet filled with great tenderness. My heart became his. My body soon followed. But my beloved had a price on his head. And now the Dark Elves have come to collect it. They’ve made one fatal mistake, however. If you’re going to take this bull by the horns then you need to be prepared for… The wrath of my Minotaur mate.   AmazonKU

THE WALL by Marlen Haushofer

VS Note: This is a resissue of a dystopian classic. Not a romance. I’m looking forward to reading it!

While vacationing in a hunting lodge in the Austrian mountains, a middle-aged woman awakens one morning to find herself separated from the rest of the world by an invisible wall. With a cat, a dog, and a cow as her sole companions, she learns how to survive and cope with her loneliness. Allegorical yet deeply personal and absorbing, The Wall is at once a critique of modern civilization, a nuanced and loving portrait of a relationship between a woman and her animals, a thrilling survival story, a Cold War-era dystopian adventure, and a truly singular feminist classic.      Amazon      Kobo

WHAT ROUGH BEAST (THE REMEMBRANCE WAR) by Michel R Johnston

VS note: Not a romance. An LGBTQ+ scifi release of note.

As the Zhen Empire descends into civil war, Tajen, Liam, and Katherine each have their own part to play in the final conflict between the human race and the Zhen Empire. As Tajen searches the outer regions in an attempt to find and recruit Zhen deserters to his side, Katherine heads for Marauder space to seek out technology their Tabran allies need. Liam, believing his two best friends dead, must keep the human fleet alive as it is pursued across the Empire by Zhen forces. As the final battle approaches, each of them will be tested to their limits.     Amazon      Apple Books     Kobo

DEKAR (ALIEN MATES AND MARSHALS BOOK 1) by Julie K Cohen

Sara – Now that Earth’s conquerors have fled, Sara’s excited about her future. Until a handsome alien complicates her life. With his glowing hands and sweet smile, Dekar claims Sara is his fated mate. There’s no such thing as fated mates, but it’s hard to ignore Dekar, with his persistence and unusual attributes. Sara finds herself growing increasingly attracted to Dekar, but Dekar hasn’t told her about his past. Then one day, Dekar disappears. No goodbye, no explanation, no way to find him. He’s just gone…Dekar – Dekar’s life fell apart the moment he betrayed the Grud. His world exiled him and the Grud are hunting him. The marshals of GI7 (Galactic Intelligence sector 7) offer him a chance to survive. It means giving up his name, his identity, everything he is, and relocating to a backwards planet. Earth. His dislike of the planet quickly changes when he meets Sara, a female who makes his hands glow and his heart race. After Dekar finally settles into his new life, the marshals relocate him, barely one step ahead of the Grud. Dekar will never see Sara again. He can’t accept that. He needs her in his life, and he’ll risk everything to return to her.     Amazon KU

ALIEN GENIE (ALIEN ABDUCTORS BOOK 6) by Calista Skye

Thora – He can fulfill all my wishes. So why won’t he break me out of this harem? He’s an alien, but he’s also a genie, big and blue and with long, golden horns. He’s breathtaking and powerful and magical beyond anything I’ve ever seen. And he’s incredibly gifted in some interesting areas that make me dizzy with need. Now he thinks I’ve betrayed him. His yellow eyes pierce me from inside the cage. He’s furious, and I should run. It’s just, this is a dangerous galaxy. And with him, I’m safe. Safe from everyone but him. Omaroc – The Earth female has betrayed me! Nobody else knew I was here. Now I’m locked up in a ridiculous cage and my magic has abandoned me. After all the pleasure I gave her! But it’s fine. I have remarkable powers. I will get my revenge on her. And she’s so delectable, with her small, round body, that I know precisely what the revenge must be. Maybe she will enjoy it, too. She should. It will be the last pleasure she’ll ever have.      Amazon KU

NOVAS GOT NERVE (LIQUID ONYX BOOK 1) by BL Jones

He’s got far too much nerve. He can blow things up with his mind. Yeah. The world should probably brace itself for this one. When Rex Nova was four years old, he became one of the world’s first superhumans. When Rex turns twenty, he feels the drive to use his scientifically given abilities to protect the world. He leaves home to become a member of the Secret Superhero Security team, alongside three of his friends and Danger City’s own superhero, Polaris. Rex fights murderous Mages, evil organisations, criminal mafias, his agency appointed psychiatrist, his own weird brain, and the most frightening of all, his attraction to a certain blue-eyed superhero.

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ALIEN’S POWER by Eden Ember

The hot alien just happen to be in the right place at the right time to rescue me. Delaina works in a small dive serving drinks and food for the weary alien travelers. Since the crash landing on Reazus Prime, she’s forged a simple survival living life day by day. That is until Carx shows up. The green alien kidnaps her from her comfortable simple life! The crazy thing is how did he know there would be a natural disaster coming which would have killed her. She still doesn’t believe in fate, even though he insists on it. She escapes his clutches only to end up in a worse situation. Carx will do anything to win the affections of the stubborn terrain who stole his heart and activated the visions. If onlly he could find her.       Amazon KU

ENEMY ON BOARD (A SPACE ADVENTURE BOOK 3) by Ellis Leigh Clarke

VS Note: Not listed as a romance but charting in SFR.

The possibility of a war being started weighs heavy on Karma as she uncovers more intel on a plot that she’s inadvertently been a part of. Still stranded light years from League space, with no way of contacting the authorities to warn them, she’s left holding the secret. Fuel and chart data are the only thing standing between the crew and home, yet both those things are guarded by a long-forgotten race, the old arch enemy of the humans. Time and chance aren’t on her side. It’s going to take some poker-level bluffing to get them back on the road, and she still has to figure out who she can trust.     Amazon KU

MATED AND RAVAGED (MOLTOV PLEASURE ALIENS BOOK 1) by Mila Frost

Everyone has a reason for joining the Moltov-Human mating system. Some do it for wealth, some do it for endless pleasure, but I just want to find someone to fulfill my fantasies. Over two centuries ago the Moltovs came to Earth. We thought it was an invasion, but they were a peaceful race. All they wanted were humans. There was a need inside of them that burned hot and deep, a fire that consumed their soul when they found their perfect match. On Earth, I’m a chubby twenty-five-year-old who can barely score a kiss. On Hades, my innocence is desired and revered. The choice is easy.  When I step on the shuttle, I come face-to-face with my perfect Moltov. It is ingrained in his DNA to fulfill my darkest fantasies. Krek curls his fingers around my wrist and drags me behind him… let the rest of my life begin.      Amazon KU

KALI AND THE KING (MATES OF ARTRIZIKAS BOOK 1) by Natalia Prim

Kali’s only ever been good at one thing—turning tricks to survive. Life on the toughest remnant of Earth taught her to follow her gut, and it’s never once led her astray. Until she’s nearly killed by a secretly sādistic client and saved by an absolutely massive winged giant. After returning the favor, she’s whisked to a new world full of pleasure and more aliens who want her. It’s a better future than she ever dreamed possible. But everything isn’t just roses and orgāsms, though there’s a helluva lot of those. From a language barrier, to culture shock, to injuries, to conspiracy, and even murder, Kali and her males have a lot to overcome before their happy-ever-after. And that’s assuming she can survive the very public mating ceremony.      Amazon KU

GLORIOUS DAY by Skye Kilaen

Elsenna Hazen left spaceport security and ended up a royal bodyguard. She should have known better than to fall in love with a princess. It’s been two years since one ill-advised kiss in the garden pulled them apart. With uprisings in the streets, the nervous princess transfers Elsenna back into her service. Her Highness has no idea Elsenna is leaking data to the revolutionaries bent on overthrowing the princess’s oppressive father. Now Elsenna wakes up each day wondering what will happen first: her own execution, or that of the woman she could never stop loving. When rebel attacks escalate and the king plans retaliation, Elsenna discovers that the fights for her love and her life are one and the same.      Amazon KU

SMART GIRLS DON’T KISS ALIENS (SMART GIRLS LOVE ALIENS BOOK 1) by Alina Jacobs

VS Note: From MAY 31.

Crash-land on an alien barbarian planet and told there’s no way home? LMAO! I’m a rocket scientist. Miss me with that noise. Anyone else might have a nervous breakdown, but I was abducted with my besties! Between us, we have fifteen PhDs. We will be getting off this planet. Trust. No, I will not be finding an eternal bonded mate among the seven-foot-tall alien males. No, I will not be wearing a furkini and walking around barefoot. And no, I will not be moving into a cave with no internet or running water and accepting my fate like the rest of the freed human women on this craft-cocktail-forsaken planet. Two liquid hydrogen rockets and a smidge of deep-space travel later, and we’re back home on Earth. Except that our spaceship had stowaways. Now there’s a seven-foot-tall alien named Cassius in my Los Angeles condo. He’s calmly explaining that according to the ancestors, we are to be eternally mated and have a litter of children. Also, he’s wearing a loincloth. And he has horns. Wipe that smirk off your face. No, it is not as sexy as it sounds. He barked at my cat. He harassed my busybody Karen neighbor (actually, I’m okay with that one). And he’s obsessed with the ice maker in my fridge. What’s a smart girl to do? The smart thing is to build a rocket ship and send Cassius and his other hot alien friends back to their home planet. The not-smart thing to do is fall into those deep blue-gray eyes and let him show me just how good that forked tongue feels. And the downright stupid thing to do is fall in love with an alien.      Amazon KU

NINE REALMS OF THE UTI 2 by Kaitlyn O’Connor

When the epidemic struck the Earth colony of Atlantis on the world of the barbarians known as the Uti they were forced by circumstance to use a subterfuge to get what they needed to survive. They sent out a woman to each of the nine realms posing as a ‘Di-ore’ which, in the Uti tongue meant pleasure woman. They had seven days to collect as many specimens as they could and return them to the colony for analysis to find what they needed to develop a cure. Dr. Melinda ‘Mindy’ MacGyver drew the short straw. She was sent to the Warlord Javar–a warrior so fierce even the other barbarians feared him.

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METAL GLADIATOR (WARRIORS OF GALATEA BOOK 4) by Lauren Esker

VS Note: Reviews are mixed but the earlier books in the series have been well reviewed overall.

There’s an angel in her rooftop garden …Except he only looks like an angel. He’s actually a winged alien, and an escaped gladiator at that. Rook has been a prisoner for more than a year, forced to fight in brutal arena games on an alien world. He’s finally managed to escape to a planet called Earth, but his captors are close on his heels, and soon both Rook and the beautiful woman who saved his body and soul will have to fight or flee. Luckily, if there’s one thing Rook knows how to do, it’s fight. And this time he’s fighting for more than mere survival. He’s fighting for his future, and his happiness, and the woman he loves.      Amazon KU

A BRIGHT CELESTIAL SEA: MM SCIFI ENEMIES TO LOVERS ROMANCE by Chani Lynn Feener

Pryor Oro came to the Olympus to find a missing Imperial, not fall for one. On the space station Olympus, a disappearance and a theft have captured the attention of the Intergalactic Police Force. Assigned to the case, Pryor heads to the World Ship in order to search for a missing prince. While there, he’s forced to work with the Emperor, Wystan Aurelius, who seems to never let Pryor out of his sight. Confused over why a man he’s never met is acting so possessive, Pryor’s urgency to solve the case and get away from Olympus and its ruler intensifies, even as the unruly Emperor starts to grow on him. Wystan Aurelius finds life on a World Ship dull, until Detective Pryor steps onto his ship, and into his territory. More concerned with discovering who has stolen missing medical technology, Wystan couldn’t care less about a vanished prince from another planet. At least, not until he sees how invested in the case Pryor is, and realizes how upset he gets when he doesn’t have the Detective’s full attention turned his way, and his way only. Wystan finds himself at a crossroads. Force Pryor to accept him by telling the truth? Or win him over the old-fashioned way?  Wystan’s secrets could unravel everything, but he isn’t the only one hiding things. Pryor’s privy to some classified information could end up turning the entire galaxy for a loop. Together, the two must navigate through their emotions and the seedy underside of Olympus to solve the case before it’s too late, and life, as they both know it, is altered forever.     Amazon KU

UNTAMED SAVAGE (WIVES FOR DROKAN WARRIORS BOOK 1) by Athena Storm

I set traps to catch food. I caught feelings instead. Our planet is dying, after the Great Burn. There is no food. What little is found is taken by our evil alien masters. With no other hope, I leave my village and hope to find something – anything – to eat. I set my traps and wait. And that’s how I catch an untamed beast named Alaric. The huge Drokan warrior with the heart of gold. His body makes me tingle. But his wit makes me melt. He says that together we’ll defeat everyone that’s holding us down. That we’re fated mates. I believe this handsome warrior. Why? Because only fate can cause someone whispering in my ear To turn my knees into jelly.      Amazon KU

SURRENDER (THE DRAAX SERIES BOOK 4) by Elizabeth Kelly

Finding out you have only two months to live really puts a damper on a girl’s plans. But thanks to the Draax healing juice, I’ve got my life back…And all I have to do is work on their planet for a year. One and done. My sister needs to return to Earth, and I need to go with her because nothing matters more than her. Until a quiet, slightly grumpy, and sexy as hell Draax makes me reconsider. Melu might be one of the few Draax not interested in a relationship, but it doesn’t stop our mutual fascination with each other. The chance for a little sexy fun is impossible to resist. He’s not looking for a mate and I can’t stay, so a friends-with-benefits agreement is perfect. Our story can’t end with happily ever after. So, why does being with Melu make me ache to stay by his side? Why do his possessiveness and surprisingly sweet nature have me dreaming of a new future?     Amazon

MY MERCILESS ALPHA (ROYALLY CLAIMED BOOK 3) by Jupiter Belle

Life in New York blows. I get cheated on and skip town because I’m determined to find myself again on one epic road trip. But I last all of a damn week before I find myself hurtling through time and space and landing ass up on the floor of a spaceship. It gets worse from there when I’m put up for auction, and the man that buys me? I don’t think he’s a man at all…Men don’t call you their mate and growl? Do they?     Amazon KU

BRUTAL BARGAIN (THE KINGS AND QUEENS OF THE APOCALYPSE BOOK 1) by L J Anderson and Ashlyn Fables

VS note: Put this on my TBR List. You know me and post apocalyptic!

When the zombie apocalypse comes to town, Remi is lucky to find shelter to wait out the storm.
Unfortunately, the storm never ceases, and her situation grows dire. Out of food and desperate to survive, she reaches out over a CB radio for help. But the man on the other end of the line isn’t helping for free, and his demands are shocking. Will she accept his Brutal Bargain?     AmazonKU

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Veronica’s Backlist highlight (because I make my living writing and selling my books): This week is CAMRON, one of my absolute favorites to write and read. I always wanted to tell a story of two people forced to escape a big game hunter chained together and it very much fit the Badari Warriors series arc. Plus towards the end Camron and his mate meet some important people who go on to appear in a future book (TRATUS). All Badari books can be read as standalones.

CAMRON: A BADARI WARRIORS SCIFI ROMANCE NOVEL (SECTORS NEW ALLIES SERIES BOOK 7) 

Dr. Gemma Madarian is far from her home in the human Sectors, kidnapped along with hundreds of other humans to be used for horrifying experiments conducted on a remote planet by alien scientists.

She and another prisoner, Camron of the Badari, are the only survivors of a deadly crash landing. She’s paired up with the genetically engineered soldier by their mutual enemies and sent fleeing through rough country, hunted for pleasure by an enemy officer and his ferocious trackers.

The enemy wants a triumphant kill. Gemma and Camron want to survive.

Camron never dreamt of having a mate but Gemma shatters his preconceptions and makes him desperate to do everything in his power to save her life and claim her for his.

There’s no help or refuge to be had in the desert where they’re fleeing for their lives.
Or is there?

Will Camron and Gemma live to fight another day and explore the growing attraction between them, or will ancient secrets and bitter rivalries end their bid for freedom?

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GLOW (THE PLATED PRISONER SERIES BOOK 4) by Raven Kennedy

My life has been made up of gilded lies. But death has been shaped from rot. Like a phoenix caught fire, I will need to rise from the ashes and learn to wield my own power. Because my wings may have been clipped, but I am not in a cage, and I’m finally free to fly from the frozen kingdoms I’ve been kept in. Yet the world doesn’t want to let me. That’s the thing when you turn against a king—everyone else turns against you. Good thing I have a different king in my corner. But even with the dark threat of Slade Ravinger, the other monarchs are coming for me. So I will fight for him and he will kill for me, and if we need to become the villains, then so be it. Because so long as I live in this world, I won’t be used again.     Amazon KU

MIRROR OBSCURE (VISTA DE LIRIO MYSTERIES BOOK 2) by Elizabeth Hunter

Dr. Vivian Wei is juggling multiple life changing events when her aging mother witnesses a violent death on the thirteenth tee. The only problem? There doesn’t seem to be a crime to go along with the witness. As an empath, Vivian knows her mother is telling the truth, but feelings don’t prove a murder. Can Vivian and her friends prove a murderer is stalking the country club before he claims another victim?      Amazon KU

LYCAN’S DESIRE (TALES OF MONSTROUS DESIRES) by Harpie Alexa and Hazel Persephone Fraye

Stuck in a loveless marriage with a man who acts less like her husband and more like an indifferent roommate, Debbie leaves before her nerves get the better of her. But in the haste of her decision, one that had been brewing in her mind for so many years she’d lost count, she suddenly finds herself embroiled with a demon and his web of deals and in the merciful hands of a Lycan who not only desires her, but who’d purchased her. Now she’s stuck in another realm, with another man, and another problem. This Lycan won’t let her go. Lonely and desperate for the touch of a female, Warok strikes a deal with a demon to procure him a mate. Debbie is smart, compassionate, and beautiful, everything a male such as himself desires, but convincing her they’re meant to be is harder than he originally thought. Still, he tries… against the ticking clock counting down the remaining time he has left to complete his end of the bargain. Can Warok convince his mate to stay or will she be forever reminded of a man who made her feel so worthless her heart refuses to give love another shot?

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NIGHT TRIALS (MIDNIGHT MAGIC BOOK 3) by Richard Amos

Secrets are like hot coals—you can’t hold onto them for long. And my biggest secret just burned right through my hands. Damn. Things have really turned sour. I’d been looking for answers, but then along came the biggest plot twist of my life, with me as the star. Core-shaking stuff, details I would’ve been happy to never know. Sometimes it’s good to be left in the dark. Damn. My relationship with the mega-yummy billionaire vampire Tae Frost is now on the line. One moment things were heating up between us, the next… WHAM! Rug pulled out from under. Hard. I only have myself to blame. Have I already said damn?  With danger at every turn, my Arcana powers growing at an alarming rate, I’m left with no choice but to face the music of these awful truths. After all, there’s no run option. Man, what a trial!     Amazon KU

CASTLE OF DECEPTION (THE BARD’S TALE: NAITACHEL ONE) by Mercedes Lackey and Josepha Sherman

Kevin, a young bard, faces webs of lies and deception in a world where nothing is as it seems — and everything is a trap for the unwary.     Amazon

SOVEREIGNITY (HOLLOW ROCK SHIFTERS BOOK 8) by Brenda Trim

VS note: From MAY 15

For the longest time the plight of shifters was nothing more than a curiosity for FBI lab geek Dax Wells, and getting involved never seemed like a good idea. But when his friend Ewan asks him to use his access and connections to investigate a bombing related to the shifters’ rights movement, Dax doesn’t hesitate, and the decision changes his opinion, and his life, forever. Diving deep into the evidence leads the handsome analyst to proof of a conspiracy against shifters. Now in over his head with both the cause and a very sexy shifter named Hannah, Dax can’t back down. Senator Hartwell, the only political ally the shifters have, is sponsoring a bill to give shifters sovereignty, but Dax and Hannah must find enough evidence to help the senator gain a majority vote in favor of freeing shifters once and for all. The dark, deep connections of the anti-shifter faction have no intention of letting the bill pass. Will they kill it, along with Dax and Hannah, before this unlikely couple can find the proof they need to keep their love and the possibility of shifter freedom alive?    Amazon KU

MAGICAL DELIVERY: A PARANORMAL WOMEN’S FICTION NOVEL (MIDLIFE WITCHERY BOOK 9) by Brenda Trim

Solving one crisis after another with my coven left me battered me to a pulp at times, but it prepared me for my most difficult journey yet: returning to Eidothea to save my child’s life. Apparently, most beings can’t successfully carry a dragon’s baby unless they undergo trials and tribulations to reach the lava tunnels in a forbidden mountain in the Fae realm. I know I will make it, because I have a much bigger issue to deal with. Argies’s overprotective brother, who just so happens to be my new king, is insistent on having things his way. Argies and I have barely made it past his discovery of my pregnancy, and now his brother thinks he can force me to stay in his realm. I’ve outsmarted a controlling ex, mastered the language of manipulation, and I’m one-third of the Backside of Forty. And did I mention I’m about to give birth to a dragon? King or not, he’s got to learn that I’m not someone to be messed with.      AmazonKU

THE COMPANY OF FIENDS (TEMPTING MONSTERS BOOK 2) by Kathryn Moon

After eight years on the stage with The Company of Fiends, the glow of the spotlight is starting to wear thin for Hazel Nix. The theater is perfect for a girl like her—one with a secret she keeps even from her more monstrous peers—but playing pretend is only exciting for so long. After so many lovers, on stage and otherwise, Hazel has yet to make a lasting connection with anyone and considers taking her last bow at the company. Just as Hazel encounters a new and intriguing patron, disaster strikes the theater. Girls are going missing and suspiciously bad luck plagues the stage. Between ex-lovers, current bed partners, and new faces at the theater, Hazel’s heart is tangled more than ever and she finds it increasingly impossible to draw herself away from the life she’s known for so long. It is time to make a choice. Start fresh before she’s drawn into the mess, or take a stand and fight for the family she’s found in the strangest of places.     Amazon KU

MIDNIGHT HOWL (MIDNIGHT MATES BOOK 1) by Milly Taiden

Cassie Burch, high school vice-principal and recently single lady, has met the man of her dreams. Unfortunately, her heart isn’t ready for another relationship after finally dumping her worthless ex. When she agrees to a casual link, she has no idea what she’s getting herself into. Romance is about to hit her harder than she ever expected. Alpha wolf shifter, Talon Ruiz, is restless and can’t figure out why. He just opened a high-end shifter nightclub, and the newness has already worn off. When his mate stumbles into him, he’s more than ready to keep her forever. And he’ll do whatever he needs to prove to her he’s worth her love. The problem is Cassie doesn’t want a serious bond. And everything he does to try to romance her fails. He was kind of a jerk, but he’s changed. If he doesn’t figure out what he’s doing wrong, Cassie will leave him in the dust. And by pack law, if the alpha doesn’t mate, he must fight to the death to keep his status. His heart and his life lay in Cassie’s hands. Can she love a man who turns into a wolf?     Amazon KU

SHIFT IN MAGIC (MISFIT BAY BOOK 1) by Milly Taiden

Wonky witchcraft, shifter magic, and romance run wild in Misfit Bay, Louisiana. Workaholic Clara has had enough of the corporate rat race. She yearns for more in life—companionship, laughter, and dare she say love? Leaving all she knows, she moves to Misfit Bay with two friends to start over. Quickly, Clara learns that the climate isn’t the only thing steamy in the South. Clint is a broken wolf shifter who can’t control his shifting nature. During each full moon, he is forced into his animal form and not released until days later. Outcast from his pack, his life has been lonely until he meets the lovely Clara. Hope grows in his heart that maybe his loneliness might come to an end. When Clara uses witchcraft to help Clint’s shifting, a sinister plot comes to light that not only pulls them apart, but brings evil to their unsuspecting town. Time is running out for Clara and her friends to figure out how their powers can save the man she loves. If they fail, her new love life in Misfit Bay could come to a premature end.     Amazon KU

THE JINXED JEWELRY BOX (PARANORMAL ARTIFACTS COZY MYSTERIES BOOK 4) by Tegan Maher

When an heiress with an auction addiction reports her jewelry stolen then turns up dead, I just know that’s the kinda crazy that has “cursed artifact” written all over it. However, the problem is coming up with a way to get into a high-security mansion to prove it. Fortunately, I’m a witch with a lot of magical firepower, a crew that includes several powerful witches and a centuries-old shifter, and an insider at the sheriff’s department on my side. Come hell or high water, I’ll recover that artifact before it kills somebody else – as soon as I figure out what it is!      Amazon KU

PIRATE’S PROTECTOR (SENTINELS OF SAVANNAH BOOK 7) by Lisa Kessler

After two centuries as an immortal pirate, Duke Proctor figures he’s experienced pretty much everything. Which is exactly when he finds himself held at gunpoint…by a mermaid. But the exquisitely lush blonde—whose eyes are deeper than the sea—is here for a reason. Someone has stolen from her and she’s certain Duke is behind it. Annika Mare knows for a fact that the Sea Dog’s crew has her comb. In the wrong hands, it places Annika under the control of whoever wields it. But the comb has been taken—and working with this unbelievably sexy human pirate to recover it poses an entirely different kind of threat.Now these two immortals must find the thief, and fast. But there are other forces at work, bigger than Duke or Annika could possibly know. And a powerful artifact in the hands of evil isn’t nearly as dangerous as the sizzlingly-hot attraction that could engulf them both.

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KELRAZ THE VICIOUS (ORC MATES) by Cara Wylde

When the orcs invaded the human dimension, no one could stop them. War raged for years, and now the monstrous beasts have agreed to peace on two conditions: one, the human scientists must rebuild the machine that brought them to this world; and two, they must be provided with fertile brides to bear them orc babies. Silvie has always believed in the saying, “be the change you want to see in the world”. That’s why she volunteers to become a tribute and goes to one of the first institutes for orc brides to open in North America. Then the institute is attacked, and an orc horde saves the young women from a terrible fate. The orc captain must be rewarded, and Silvie ends up being his prize. She’s always known she would be mated to an orc. She just thought she’d have more time…Kelraz the Vicious is a monster on the battlefield. He spills his enemies’ blood without remorse, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have a code of honor. There’s one thing he won’t stand for – innocent females and children being hurt. On his way to the mountains, he hears the screams of the human females, and swoops in to save them. As a reward, he can pick one of them. He picks Silvie, the curvy, green-eyed beauty who doesn’t flinch at the sight of blood.     Amazon KU

SHIELD BAND (ELVEN ALLIANCE BOOK 6) by Tara Grayce

Prince Julien of Escarland was the kingdom’s spare. His duty is to quietly stand in the background at his brother’s side, protecting him and his heirs. Julien’s younger siblings might have duties as ambassadors or in a marriage of alliance that would take them away from Escarland, but not Julien. Yet when it becomes clear that one more marriage is needed to secure the three-way alliance between the kingdoms of Kostaria, Tarenhiel, and Escarland, Julien agrees to an arranged marriage with a troll. He doesn’t know their language and he might not be strong enough to fit into their battle-focused culture, but other than that, how bad could it be? Vriska always thought she knew her future. As King Rharreth’s shield sister, she is duty-bound to protect him and his queen. But she never expected her duty to include an arranged marriage with a human, of all people. An empire-hungry kingdom is lurking, seeking any weakness in the alliance. Will this final bond safeguard the alliance or cause it to crumble? And can Julien and Vriska find love in a relationship based on duty?   AmazonKU

PACK EVADED (BLOOD AND MOONLIGHT BOOK TWO) by Jarica James

He’s got me right where he wants me. After finding myself alone yet again, I try desperately to seek out my mates. But the tracker refuses to let me go, taunting me with ghosts he knows I can’t ignore. With a hefty price on my head I know he’ll never give up. And now he’s not the only one after me. After evading death at every corner, I’m finally reunited with my mates. We quickly learn that there are more wolves missing every day. And the longer we search for answers, the further we seem to get from the truth. Until enemy wolves come for us. Now Nyx and I are forced to escape under the cover of darkness and confront my past in a desperate attempt to save our pack. Can I step up and be the Luna our pack needs, even if it means I’m on my knees?     Amazon KU

A SEASON FOR ROMANCE: SPRING BLOSSOMS by Various

VS Note: includes various genres. From MAY 31.

From high fantasy to cyberpunk – romance for every taste! Hoping to reveal all shades of romance, we have gathered together ten authors from around the world, including Canada, England, Lithuania, and the United States, for this sweet romance anthology, A Season for Romance. In twenty stories, you will find true love in a variety of genres and styles, from first kisses to second chances, on epic journeys and in bittersweet moments. Nine of these stories feature main characters who identify as LGBTQ+. In this first flash fiction anthology of A Season for Romance: Spring Blossoms, the characters in our stories are just starting to acknowledge their budding feelings for one another. There is beauty, tenderness, angst, and even humor in these carefully crafted stories meant to transport you to distant, fantastical worlds where love is just moments away. We hope you enjoy them.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

THE VAMPIRE LOVER (MORETTI BROTHERS ROMANCE BOOK 7) by Juliette N Banks

Lethal vampire, Oliver Cambiaghi, has just been promoted to head assassin at The Institute – a private security company tasked with eliminating the worst of the worst. His spare time is spent honing his warrior body to defend the vampire race, and pleasuring beautiful women. Plural.
Life couldn’t be better… until Piper Roberts shows up with her smart beautiful blue eyes and sassy demands. Piper is a journalist and knows the man dating her sister is dangerous. She just can’t prove it – yet. Told they are on a tropical holiday, Piper is determined to find the two lovers if she can get past Oliver, the irritatingly ugly henchman. Okay fine, he’s sexy AF. If you like muscular leather-clad men with tattoos and mussed-up hair. Oliver needs Piper out of his dangerous world, and his perfect mate-free life before her desire for truth gets her in trouble, and he can no longer let her go.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

PLEAS OF THE POLTERGEIST (MEOWING MEDIUM BOOK 3) by Molly Fitz and L A Boruff

My name is Mags McAllister, and I really need to stop being surprised when new ghosts show up at my door. Thanks to my special spectral feline Shadow, I have a largely unwanted link to the spirit realm—and word is starting to spread that I’m a good person to haunt for those who wish to button up their unfinished business. This time, my new ghost has a voice of her own, and she is definitely not afraid to use it—to make demands, complain, and even to criticize my choice of clothing. Frankly, I’m eager to help her just, so that I can be rid of this 1950s era loudmouth. Once she’s taken care of, maybe I can finally start getting my own life in order… and finally choose between the two men who each hold a piece of my fractured heart.

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LITTLE WINGS OF FATE (MMM MONSTER ROMANCE) (CREATURE CAFE SERIES BOOK 9) by Clio Evans

Creatures of all kinds go to the Barista to find love, including the fanged fallen angel Gabriel. Gabriel is looking for another mate for his Cam. After all of the terrible things they have been through, he is willing to finally let a human into his life — even though they are definitely not for him, and certainly just for Cam. The Barista has the perfect person in mind— his tattoo artist, Seth. Gabe, Cam, and Seth have all walked alone in their lives up until meeting each other. Between curses and broken wings, the three of them find comfort in the arms of desire. The walls of trust can be built, but will they be strong enough to keep their lives from crumbling when Lucifer returns?     Amazon KU

HUNGRY LIKE HER WOLF: MAGIC AND MAYHEM UNIVERSE (HUNGRY FUR LOVE BOOK 1) by C D Gorri

Can I embrace my destiny as a seer witch, save my hometown, and claim my mate all in one weekend? You bet my Aunt Edna sized butt I can! Time to put on my big girl panties and do this thing! Growing up in Castor’s Corner was a bit tricky for a Castor. As mayor, I’m always working. On top of that, my two BFFs and I make up the town’s witch trifecta. It’s our job to keep our supernatural town off the human radar and to keep outsiders out. You see, our town has a history of going to hell in a handbasket every time someone new moves in. Like literally. About a hundred years ago, the witches who lived here agreed to keep outsiders out forever. But when I’m accidentally late to our monthly gathering, I kinda left the barrier down. Now we’ve got Ghosts, Ghouls, and smexy Shifters invading! The town kids are spooked by something in our cemetery and Mr. Hottie McFurry is giving me all sorts of naughty thoughts. Castor’s Corner was turning into one hot mess, and it was up to me to clean it up. I just haven’t figured out how yet.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

BATTLE OF THE HEXES: MAGIC AND MAYHEM UNIVERSE  (SISTERS BOOK 1) by Kinsley Adams

Exile is a fancy five-letter word, and one I didn’t take seriously until Baba Yaga sentenced me to live here in Cold-as-Balls, Alberta. Canada, ya’ll. Seriously. My southern blood can’t handle all this snow and ice. There’s no summer in sight either, thanks to some ex-witch-bitch with an inflated ego who thought it’d be funny to curse this town into endless winter. A curse I’m charged with breaking. Even worse? That ex-witch is also the ex-wife of the local alpha werewolf, who claims I’m his mate. He may look yummier than a donut dipped in honey, but I’m not interested in commitment, no matter how much I may be tempted. Frozen wastelands, a jealous ex, and a sexier-than-sin mate is more than enough to make me want to strap on some snowshoes and get the heck “oot” of here. Unfortunately, true love’s kiss is the only thing that can break this curse and free me from this hellhole. Ha! Someone really got their wires crossed when they chose me for this task. True love ain’t nothing but a fairytale. Right?

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SPELLS AWAKENING: MAGIC AND MAYHEM UNIVERSE by Rose Betancourt

Piper Perdue’s Paradise Spa and Retreat becomes anything but calming when guests are attacked with malicious magic spells.  Running a spa where paranormal folks come to get their magical mojo back is much more challenging than Piper anticipated. Has a bad witch infiltrated the spa posing as a guest? Lucky for Piper she has help from a handsome cop, but someone from her past returns  and is not happy with Piper’s budding romance with the sexy police officer. This causes even more tension. Now Piper must find the nefarious witch and get rid of the negative energy at the spa before the pampering and relaxation turn into permanent repose.

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PLAY THAT SKUNKY MUSIC: MAGIC AND MAYHEM UNIVERSE (THE BACKCREEK CHRONICLES BOOK TWO) by Erick Buckley

Brittany Flair is turning the old Stagger Inn in Backcrack Creek, KY into the hottest Shifter spot east of the Mississippi: QUEEN B’s CABARET!  Great food! Cold drinks! And most importantly, the hottest music sung by the hottest WereSkunk to ever earn her fur: Brittany herself! If she can find that “special sound” she’s searching for, it’s going to be the party destination of the Shifter world.  Except there’s this Vampire…Olé Nast E’Fuqhuer is just what his name says. The undead, immortal poo-head  has decided to build one of his chain of cheesy, tacky hillbilly hellhole club’s; Uncle Roy’s Redneck Roadhouse right in Backcrack Creek! And he will lie, cheat, steal, and yes, drain the blood from anyone who wants to try and compete with his plans. And he’s brought 1970s WereWolf Elvis-wannabe D-listers Arlo Mantooth and his Wooden Retainers as a nostalgic, secret weapon. He’s also brought his dominatrix twin WereMinks, Olga and Inga Swenson with him for (ahem) stress-relief. With so much on the line, a former WereElk boyfriend stuck in animal form, her Witch and Warlock benefactors, and a new and very unexpected love interest to take care of, all Brittany can do is work her striped tail off and PLAY THAT SKUNK-Y MUSIC!     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

LOVE POTION 999: MAGIC AND MAYHEM UNIVERSE (THE WITCH DOCTORS BOOK 2) by C S Edwards

Did you hear the one about what happened when a witch doctor met a witchologist in a bar? Well, it most definitely involved… a fight with her mother, too many Gnome Island Iced Teas, and a cloud of intoxicating glitter. But for Betsy Babington, life—and love—is no joke. The famous apothecary and alchemist witch doctor is 135, single, successful, and… bored. Ready to change things up, Betsy enlists her coven of misfits and two mischievous cherubs to make a rogue love potion recipe—for the next big thing in her well-known brand. Definitely not for herself! Some magical historians have said Betsy Babington’s tangle with the trouble of Love Potion #999 was like opening Pandora’s box, but that was a little extreme. For those who were there, it was more like a weekend in Vegas.

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WICKED OBSSESSION: MAGIC AND MAYHEM UNIVERSE (WICKED SERIES BOOK 8) by Teresa Gabelman

With the past behind her, Ember is ready to live a normal life once again. Searching for the one person who can help her, she finds herself in the town of Assjacket. Because of a spell, Ember has been living in a world where she has faced nothing but cruelty. Her obsession to break the spell placed upon her leads her to a man who sees past it all to the woman she really is. Zach looked past the scars both visible and hidden the first time he noticed Ember. Instead, he sees a kind soul who is being treated horribly. Her quick wit and intelligence, as well as humor, attracts him to her instantly. He vows to help her fight the ghosts from her past. One thing about Zach, he has never lost a fight. Welcome back to the town of Assjacket for more wickedly hilarious mixtures of paranormal personalities.

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HEX ME ALL NIGHT LONG: MAGIC AND MAYHEM UNIVERSE (HEX DRIVE BOOK 5) by Renee George

When your love life is laggin’, and you’re crushin’ on a dragon, it’s time to practice safe hex. Shirley Brothers, the head of the Rogue Magic Control Agency (RMCA),  has one mission on her mind. Find a dragon’s heart and don’t lose her own in the process. Falling for the dragon isn’t part of the plan. Plan’s fail. Andrak the dragon is big, he’s sexy, and he doesn’t have to breathe fire to get her hot. He’s also single-minded when it comes to getting what’s his. Andrak searched for the pieces of his broken heart for thousands of years. He’s finally closing in on the prize, and nothing will stop him from reaching his ultimate goal.  Well, nothing except a 200-year-old witch. She’s a little bit bossy, and he finds that a lot sexy. But when the fragments are taken by a cult of necromancers and the witch council call for Shirley’s arrest, the two of them go rogue for a  mission that puts their romance and their lives in jeopardy.

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TONGUE TWISTED: MAGIC AND MAYHEM UNIVERSE (WEEKEND MAGIC BOOK THREE) by Amy Gregory

Rox Dee is the brother of not one, but two sisters. He works hard all day at Carpe Diem, their family-owned bed and breakfast. In his spare downtime, he enjoys music, especially playing his guitar. Lately his sisters’ lives have been requiring more of his time. Especially with weddings and fighting off bad immortals. Not that he minds because his mate hasn’t come to him yet. Yet, the moment she does, he turns into any TV character ever that has played a completely speechless idiot, with a worthless wingman to boot. Honey Efronavich has spent her life hiding quietly in plain sight. In a mortal’s world that is. She’s happy with her peace and books, and her guilty pleasure–Cosmopolitan Magazine. After all, how else is going to learn about men. Surely at least some of the same rules apply to warlocks as well. She doesn’t get the chance to study her latest issue before she’s standing face to face with the first gorgeous man in her life that she knows is immortal. Terrifying circumstances brought them together, and though everything is all right, Honey is not. The “be confident” advice in all the articles over the years has flown out the window, because she can do is hope to evaporate.    Amazon     Kobo

HOODOO YOU LOVE: MAGIC AND MAYHEM UNIVERSE (HOODOO AND BAYOU SERIES BOOK 3) by Kathy Love

Something strange is in the air…For the past few month, Mally Jourdain–wait, it’s Princess Mally Dubois now–feels as if things are going pretty well in her witchy world. She has managed to save the day for the rougarou pack that she now lives among. Some of them even seem to like her. Well, a little anyway. She’s made some new bayou friends, including a fairy and a real Bayou Witch. And it appears her arranged marriage to the rougarou prince is getting interesting. Very, very interesting…But a shadow from the past is lurking. She can feel it. Her witching abilities are still dicey, and she needs to get them working—and fast. So, when she encounters another Bayou Witch, who offers to help her with her magic, Mally can’t resist.Unfortunately, not all is as it seems, and she finds herself in a big, ole, magical mess. Can she sort out her shoddy magic and save herself and her family? Again.

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STONE COLD CRONE: MAGIC AND MAYHEM UNIVERSE (GAME OF CRONES BOOK 1) by Donna MacDonald

The power of three isn’t what it used to be. Violet likes living as a Crone. Even though her nearly toothless smile looks like a Halloween pumpkin carving gone wrong, she will never regret making her Crone bargain with Hecate. She hopes her centuries-old coven of three from Salem doesn’t have regrets either, but she rarely knows what Listeria and Katherine really think. Being the oldest and the only natural witch among them, her coven witches mostly enjoy giving Violet a hard time. Normally, she’s fine with being the butt of their jokes, but a blast from the past is back to haunt them. And that’s no joking matter. The witch hunter they sent to The Place Between centuries ago is back among the living and busy building the dark witch coven of his dreams. The husband who abandoned her a decade ago, and who wants them to get back together, thinks Violet should leave taking care of the bad guy to the Baba Yaga. That’s never going to happen because…(more blurb on ebook seller page…)

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WITCH ON THE FLY: MAGIC AND MAYHEM UNIVERSE (WITCHES OF MYSTIC GROVE BOOK 3) by Isabel Michaels

Three witches, three wolves, one prophecy – It’s time for the Witches of Mystic Grove to join the 21st-century. But first, they need to expel all their archaic rituals. Cassandra Gray understands better than anyone the task before them. It’s the reason she’s been avoiding her best friend, Asher Alexander. But when a night of passion produces a positive pregnancy test, Cassie’s world is turned upside down. Plagued with fear, anxiety and a prophecy looming over her head, she reluctantly tells the father. The last thing she wants is a relationship based on duty and obligation. Asher Alexander is the omega of the Mystic Wolf Shadow Pack. When chaos erupts, he’s the calm, cool, collected one. Until he discovers, he’s going to be a father. All reason flies out the window when his mate rejects his proposal.

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THAT DINO’S HANGIN’ TEN: MAGIC AND MAYHEM UNIVERSE (MAIDENS OF MAYHEM BOOK 7) by Julia Mills

Take one crazy Crow who knows she’s not a Raven. Add the best Flock ever given wings by the Great Goddess. Mix it up with an Ancient Greek Dino, a group of goofy gobsmacks who thinks he walks on water, and don’t forget the Almighty Shifter Wanker – and you’ve got one heckuva mystery only the Maidens of Mayhem can solve. Will the girls find the ‘jewel’ in time? Or will Tallulu Parish get sucked into Hell where its inhabitants will be forced to scoop Hellcat litter boxes for the rest of eternity? Well, nobody knows but it’s bound to be better than a ride on Uncle Horace’s airboat during a hurricane.

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WITCH UPON A STAR: MAGIC AND MAYHEM UNIVERSE by Marianne Morea

I’m Linzie Hellborne. Half-witch/half-demon, and most recently the local it girl for the Queen of all witches, a.k.a. the Baba Yaga. I’m her Salem connection when she needs a shenanigans stopper, like when she sent me to the swamp to stop an illegal witch-blood ring. That swamp was a trip and a half, but some good came out of it. His name? Daniel Saint. And we’re engaged! The wedding is on the day of the Witch’s Star, a magical twenty-four hours where wishes can come true. So imagine my surprise when the Baba Yaga offers to officiate. If you think that raised an eyebrow, you’re right. Turns out there are more shenanigans at play, only this time it’s way personal. As in my mother and little sisters in danger, personal. I’m leaving my wedding lace behind and donning my O.G. black leather to raise my demon side and search for my family in the darkest of places. With Daniel and the Baba Yaga riding shotgun, I’m loaded for bear… or vampire… or evil witch…Care to join our posse?

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THE CHEEKY PRINCE: MAGIC AND MAYHEM UNIVERSE (CHRONICLES OF THE VEIL BOOK 3) by Julia Morgan

The day I took my life back I was able to see the damage my lunatic aunt had caused, and my only ally was my purple chicken, Harriet. I’m the prince of the Dark Fae kingdom, yet, my people treat me as if I’m an outsider. I can’t say as I blame them. Imagine being locked in your own mind and someone tosses in a stink bomb from an Ogre. You’d fight like hell to escape, too. Then there’s the woman I knew to be my true fated mate, Shyla Olsen. She fought to save me until the day I had her banished from the kingdom… but it wasn’t me, not really. It was my aunt pulling the strings and I was nothing more than her marionette. But I’m no longer a shiny puppet and dammit, I’m no doll to toy with. And now my psychotic cousin has come to town. If he has his way, the kingdom will be his. I have to put an end to his scheme and with Shyla by my side, nothing can stop us. Except her heart… if she’ll forgive me and become my wife.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

FANGS AND CAULDRONS: MAGIC AND MAYHEM UNIVERSE (STAKES AND SPELLS MYSTERIES BOOK 3) by  Lynn Morrison

When my shifter boyfriend promised a surprise, I wasn’t expecting it to be a corpse. A dead witch? Bad. On vampire land? Worse. And that vampire happens to be my ex? You’re kidding me, right? The call to investigate ruins a perfectly good date night, sending me and my werewolf boyfriend from a romantic interlude to a crime scene. Someone strangled a young witch and it falls to us to identify the culprit. While few investigations are simple, this one comes with a hefty side of politics and the presence of my ex. Between Baba Yaga holding my feet to the fire, and my ex trying to fan new flames of passion, I’m desperate for a way out. But a dead witch on vampire land threatens a delicate truce between the sides. With the clock ticking, we’ve got one chance to solve the case. The cost of failure: all out war. It’s time to sharpen my fangs and stir my cauldron. I’m not about to let anyone get away with murder.      Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

THE WITCH WITH AN ITCH: MAGIC AND MAYHEM UNIVERSE by Virginia Nelson

Flemming Fletch is a witch with the perfect life—until she gets hit by a moving truck full of her own belongings lovingly packed by her suddenly-ex-fiancé. She heads back to her hometown to figure out where it all went wrong, but instead of solving problems, she makes even more. One badly cast love spell later, and she’s covered in hives. She can’t ask other witches for help—forbidden spells come with some nasty punishments, after all—so she turns to a healer. Can a guy dedicated to healing bodies possibly cure her broken heart?

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THE FINAL STRIFE by Saara El-Arifi

Red is the blood of the elite, of magic, of control. Blue is the blood of the poor, of workers, of the resistance. Clear is the blood of the slaves, of the crushed, of the invisible. Sylah dreams of days growing up in the resistance, being told she would spark a revolution that would free the empire from the red-blooded ruling classes’ tyranny. That spark was extinguished the day she watched her family murdered before her eyes. Anoor has been told she’s nothing, no one, a disappointment, by the only person who matters: her mother, the most powerful ruler in the empire. But when Sylah and Anoor meet, a fire burns between them that could consume the kingdom—and their hearts. Hassa moves through the world unseen by upper classes, so she knows what it means to be invisible. But invisibility has its uses: It can hide the most dangerous of secrets, secrets that can reignite a revolution. And when she joins forces with Sylah and Anoor, together these grains of sand will become a storm. As the empire begins a set of trials of combat and skill designed to find its new leaders, the stage is set for blood to flow, power to shift, and cities to burn.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

TITAN: A GARGOYLE DADDY DOM ROMANCE (ROMANCING HIS STONE BOOK 1) by Jillian Graves

When former child star Julianna Novak loses everything to her shady managers, she’ll do whatever it takes to win her independence back, even if it means rushing to find a new sugar daddy. When Titan, a wealthy businessman, makes her an offer she can’t refuse, she soon realizes he may not be what he seems. His curved horns, massive wings, and ribbed prehensile tail are, however, more than she ever bargained for. Leader of the last surviving gargoyles, Titan knows what desperation looks like, and he recognizes it in Julianna. The heavy weight she carries is one he’s able to bear—and one he finds he wants to. Julianna needs a Daddy, and Titan is ready to be the firm hand—and more—she needs. When his missing supernatural artifact and her financial troubles unexpectedly align, Titan and Julianna find that a single night together won’t be enough. Confronted by old enemies, the diverging paths they once followed may no longer be the destiny their hearts desire. Important Note: Please check author’s website for full description and CWs.     Amazon KU

TRAIN BOUND TO FORTY: A PARANORMAL WOMEN’S FICTION NOVEL (SCENIC MAGICAL MIDLIFE TOUR BOOK 1) by Stephanie Berchiolly

Turning forty isn’t for the faint of heart! My name’s Florebelle Fairfield. I thought when you hit this age, your life’s supposed to be sorted out? Nope! Mine fell apart! I’ve heard of midlife crises, but a whole magical destiny no one prepared me for? That requires reinforcements! Luckily, I have my childhood besties, Star and Amira, a couple of kick-ass witches, who’ve always got my back. If anyone can help me through this mounting magical mess, it’s them. Hopefully, they can save my sanity, too. This isn’t what I signed up for… Can I just skip to forty-one?     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

BETRAYAL AND CURSES: BOOK TWO VENOM & STONE DUET (CURSED WOMEN BOOK 2) by Erin O’Kane

Maya has been lied to and betrayed by those she loves. She’s learnt first-hand that appearance doesn’t always make the monster. Some of the worst atrocities she’s seen were actually committed by humans. After meeting the King Kai of Saren, she’s left with a choice that threatens to tear apart everything she knows. Returning to the city of Vaella, Maya continues her search for the missing child slaves whilst trying to decide the best course of action. With her mates at her side, she’s stronger than ever before, except there are secrets and heartbreak around every corner. Can she see through the lies and make the right choices to break her curse, or will she succumb to her monster and let her heart turn to stone? Is there really such a thing as a happily ever after for a monster such as her?   Amazon KU

TODD #3: PARANORMAL MMM KRAKEN-DRAGON SHIFTER ROMANCE (TANGLED TENTACLES by JP Sayle and Lisa Oliver

Todd Thalassa is the youngest of five krakens and the only omega. When he discovers he has not one, but two fated mates, it sends him and his overprotective brothers into a tentacle spin. Todd has to navigate being part of a triad and stopping his brothers from interfering while working against the clock to find stolen dragon eggs ─ simple. Lucas Benenati and Kijina Damaris have always known they were meant to be together, along with a third. A mission to find missing dragon eggs leads them to their fated mate. Unfortunately, they don’t make the best first impression on Todd or his brothers. While searching for the missing eggs, the mates discover a despicable pattern that puts others at risk. Can they navigate a new relationship that’s full of revelations and surprizes while keeping everyone safe?       Amazon      Apple Books     Kobo

A CROWN OF HOPES AND SORROWS (APOLLO ASCENDING BOOK 2) by Nicole Bailey

Two souls bound together. But one thing threatens to tear them apart. Jealousy. While tensions build and fates shift, Hyacinth and Apollo seek Zephyrus. God of the west wind. Well connected among low deities. And Hyacinth’s previous lover. Amid political schemes and personal struggles, Apollo and Hyacinth tumble through a world verging on war. But as jealousy flares and secrets come to light, all their careful planning may burn to ash.     Amazon KU

WALL MEN BOOK TWO: A VOW BROKEN (THE WALL MEN SERIES 2) by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff

Here’s a terrifying fact: monsters live in a world only a step away from ours. And they love eating people. I’d know because I was taken prisoner by one, the Blood King. Vampires. Blech! Steer clear of those. Luckily for us, getting here isn’t so easy. They’d have to cross a bridge that’s protected by a wall built by my ancestors and guarded by the Wall Men. Unlucky is that the wall is under attack, and the king of the Wall Men wants my help. By marrying him. Did I mention he’s a fifty-foot-tall warlord? And that the marriage must be—gulp—consummated? To save both our worlds, I must say “I do” in a forever vow with a major string attached. Except my giant husband kept the biggest string hidden from me, and now it’s too late to escape.

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QUEEN OF ROT AND PAIN (THE PALE COURT BOOK 2) by Liv Zander

I punish lies and deceit, An eternal damnation of agony and pain. Yet, when it is my wife whose deception plagues me, I know what I must do. Shackle her soul to the lying, cold corpse that she is,
Ensuring that she never escapes me. My wrath, My torture, My pain, And my pleasure. I am the King of Flesh and Bone, Every part of her I possess and own. She is mine, Death shall never do us part.
Welcome home, my queen.      Amazon KU

COURTING THE PROFESSOR (MATCHMAKERS IN TIME BOOK 5) by Kit Morgan

The 21st Century: Professor Andrew Beaumont was a chemistry professor, not a physicist, so when two strange men show up asking about time travel, he was a little confused. Never mind the fact one claimed to be a duke, it’s when they brought up Clear Creek that Andrew’s ears perked up. One of his students had seen bright lights just outside the town and talked abut aliens. Was there more to the boy’s story, or had the kid been reading too many science fiction novels? The 19th Century: Tillie White was different, shy, and some folks in Clear Creek thought she was just plain loco. Little did they know she was so much more. And though Tillie had an inkling she was differnt, she had no idea how much. That is until a strange man dressed in odd clothing showed up on her doorstep. Yet, as odd as he was, he was also familiar. Too bad she was too terrified to leave her house to find out why.    AmazonKU

FATED SOULS (SHADOW CITYl: DEMON WOLF BOOK 3) by Jen L Grey

The truth didn’t set me free. Instead, it shattered my world and destroyed everything I thought I knew. I had been hidden away with my powers cloaked by those who were desperate to protect me. But now that my true identity has been revealed, a vile enemy is desperate to capture me. I need Cyrus, my fated mate, now more than ever. His support makes me stronger, and I need that strength as I uncover more about my hidden heritage. By doing so, I inadvertently awaken deadly threats that target me and those I love. Danger is closing in as my adversaries grow intent on killing Cyrus and handing me over to the prince of Hell. To protect my mate, I’ll have to harness my emerging powers and prepare for war. My days as a pawn are over, and I will fight to protect those I hold dear… even if it takes my last breath.     Amazon KU

THE SCARLET THREAD: A GOTHIC GASLAMP VICTORIAN PARANORMAL MYSTERY by Kat Ross

Bloody Mary Worth. Say her name thirteen times in a mirror and you might see the face of your future husband. Or, less happily, your own shrieking demise. December 1889. When society girls start dropping like flies at the start of the Winter Ball Season, Harrison Fearing Pell lands her first juicy case since she was suspended from the Society for Psychical Research. And the prime suspect is the very same client who landed her in the soup last time—criminal prodigy and all-around nuisance James Moran. The victims appear to have been scared to death. But is the real culprit the ghost of a vengeful dead girl—or something even worse? As Harry digs deeper into Mary’s unsolved murder thirty years before, the icy hand of the past reaches into the present. What is the significance of the scarlet thread wound around the victims’ fingers? Is there a connection to the mesmerism fad sweeping New York? And if he’s innocent, why is James still such an insufferable bastard? Moran’s connections to the city’s seedy underworld might be the key to untangling the mystery—assuming Harry can find the answer before she ends up killing him herself.      Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

WITCHSLAYER’S SCION by L T Getty

Koth’s life was decided for him since before he was born, for his ability to heal wounds by touch is rare even among his people. When an attempted kidnapping turns to sacrificial murder, he embraces vengeance and the sword. As he journeys far from his small, isolated village in the north, he learns the truth as to why his bloodline is targeted by strange magic, in a world still rebuilding from a time when dark sorcerers didn’t bother with secrecy. Koth thinks his quest is straightforward enough: find the men responsible and kill them—and any who aid them. He will soon learn that those who have both privilege and power, there are few things they lack—and in the pursuit of godhood, their allies can prove even more sinister as mere mortals seek to advent empires and dynasties.

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CURSED WITCH (CREATURES OF THE UNDERWORLD) by Brogan Thomas

Tuesday Larson thought she’d settled for normal. A disappointment to her mother for never taking well to magic, she deliberately put distance between her family and any witchery. But the supernatural destroys her barriers when a group of mercenaries tears through her home looking for blood. Escaping with her cat-sized dragon to find her coven under attack, Tuesday’s stunned when a hunky wolf shifter saves her from an elf abductor. But when she ends up at a quirky hotel that unleashes her abilities, she’s shocked to learn she’s part of a race that’s being hunted to extinction. Finally graced with formidable powers, will she outlive the shift?      Amazon KU

THIS WICKED FATE (THIS POISON HEART) by Kaylynn Bayron

Briseis has one chance to save her mother, but she’ll need to do the impossible: find the last fragment of the deadly Absyrtus Heart. To locate the missing piece, she must turn to the blood relatives she’s never known, learn about their secret powers, and take her place in their ancient lineage. But Briseis is not the only one who wants the Heart, and her enemies will stop at nothing to fulfill their own ruthless plans. The fates tell of a truly dangerous journey, one that could end in more heartache, more death. Strengthened by the sisterhood of ancient magic, can Briseis harness her power to save the people she loves most?     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

THE BALLAD OF PERILOUS GRAVES by Alex Jennings

Nola is a city full of wonders. A place of sky trolleys and dead cabs, where haints dance the night away and Wise Women help keep the order. To those from Away, Nola might seem strange. To Perilous Graves, it’s simply home. In a world of everyday miracles, Perry might not have a talent for magic, but he does know Nola’s rhythm as intimately as his own heartbeat. So when the city’s Great Magician starts appearing in odd places and essential songs are forgotten, Perry realizes trouble is afoot. Nine songs of power have escaped from the piano that maintains the city’s beat, and without them, Nola will fail. Unwilling to watch his home be destroyed, Perry will sacrifice everything to save it. But a storm is brewing, and the Haint of All Haints is awake. Nola’s time might be coming to an end.

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THE LOOPHOLE by Naz Kutub

Sy placed all his bets for happiness on his boyfriend, Farouk . . . who then left him to try and “fix the world.” Now, the timid seventeen-year-old Indian Muslim boy is stuck in a dead-end coffee shop job and all he can do is wish for one more chance . . .Sy never expects his wish to be granted. But when a mysterious girl offers him three wishes in exchange for his help and proves she can grant at least one wish with an instant million-dollar deposit into Sy’s struggling bank account, a whole new world of possibility opens up. Is she magic? Or just rich? And can Sy find the courage to leave Los Angeles and cross the Atlantic Ocean to lands he’d never even dreamed he could visit, all to track down his missing ex? With help from his potentially otherworldly new friend, will Sy go all the way for one last, desperate chance at rebuilding his life and refinding love?

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JUNIPER AND THORN: A NOVEL  by Ava Reid

A gruesome curse. A city in upheaval. A monster with unquenchable appetites.  Marlinchen and her two sisters live with their wizard father in a city shifting from magic to industry. As Oblya’s last true witches, she and her sisters are little more than a tourist trap as they treat their clients with archaic remedies and beguile them with nostalgic charm. Marlinchen spends her days divining secrets in exchange for rubles and trying to placate her tyrannical, xenophobic father, who keeps his daughters sequestered from the outside world. But at night, Marlinchen and her sisters sneak out to enjoy the city’s amenities and revel in its thrills, particularly the recently established ballet theater, where Marlinchen meets a dancer who quickly captures her heart. As Marlinchen’s late-night trysts grow more fervent and frequent, so does the threat of her father’s rage and magic. And while Oblya flourishes with culture and bustles with enterprise, a monster lurks in its midst, borne of intolerance and resentment and suffused with old-world power. Caught between history and progress and blood and desire, Marlinchen must draw upon her own magic to keep her city safe and find her place within it.

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ENCHANTED TO DEATH (THE CRAYON KITTEN COZY MYSTERY SERIES BOOK 2) by Constance Barker

The victim loved playing games on people and she may in death as well. Could the death be her own last laugh on those she wanted to exact revenge? Her children weren’t fond of her games or each other. Has one of them taken the sport of pranks one step too far? And why was a man written into her will at the last minute? Seems strange. Can Kacie collect clues from the dear departed or does the deceased still want to play games, even in death?     Amazon KU

THE NOBODIES by Alanna Schubach

Jess and Nina, Nina and Jess … to everyone else they’re typical best friends, sharing closeness and confidences in their own little world. But Nina and Jess have a secret. Simply by touching their foreheads together, they can swap bodies. In Jess’s assertive persona, self-conscious Nina turns bolder, free to say what she’s frightened to voice on her own. Inhabiting Nina, Jess becomes part of the loving, stable family she craves. Now, in crisis after her father’s death, Jess has reentered Nina’s life following a long separation. Once again they switch bodies, and their worlds begin to mesh. Each deceives the other, confesses, is forgiven. But how deeply can you sink into another’s life before there’s nothing left of you? Set against the vibrant backdrop of New York City, The Nobodies poses questions about the nature of intimacy, the many flavors of betrayal, and the value of female friendships.

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SORCERY’S KISS (DEMON TALES AND FAIRY GAMES BOOK 1) by Kayleigh Sky

Welcome to the Fillery Hotel, home to the Bells and Balls Convention, and last stop for a runaway fairy prince and the grumpy demon hunter who loves him. Dick Slumber is a growly demon hunter with a three-legged cat he doesn’t want and a secret he must keep at all costs. But Dick has a problem—he’s not who he says he is, and he’s running out of ways to hide it. Gin Lark is a feisty fairy prince whose job is to help his sister keep demons out of the human realm. But Gin has a problem—he doesn’t possess an ounce of magic, and somebody wants him dead. When Gin goes into hiding as a hotel housekeeper, and Dick is hired to find him, they discover themselves in the center of a cursed hotel, a resurrected pinball convention with its own secrets, and a tear in the sky called the rift, which is about to let loose a horde of demons. Falling in love should be the last thing on Dick and Gin’s to-do list—unless love is the only thing that can save them.     Amazon KU

THE UNEXPECTED GENTLEMAN (LOVE THROUGH TIME) by Augustina Van Hoven

The Honorable Henry Darington, third son of the Earl of Lindford, thinks himself very ill-used by circumstances. His father does not agree, and Henry soon finds himself with a one-way ticket to the former British colonies. He’s prepared for a difficult adjustment, but not for twenty-first century America, where horses are iron, women are half-naked, and his heart is endangered. Laurel Bishop is in the midst of her feeding the animals on her little farm and worrying about a predatory developer’s next moves, when she stumbles across an unconscious man. If that isn’t enough, he’s dressed like a character from a Jane Austen play. When she finally realizes he’s the real thing—a time traveler—she’s torn. He’s a complete stranger. How can she just take him in? But how can she not?    Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

THEY HAD EYES OF SILVER (THE WULFIN SERIES BOOK 1) by S E Davis

Veterinarian Reina Kirke is exhausted. So, when her best friend suggests a European vacation, she doesn’t hesitate. A much-needed break and a chance to investigate her mysterious family tree sound perfect. Too bad she’s in no way prepared for what she finds. The fairytale town in Belgium hides family secrets grounded in the supernatural. Legends of werewolves and witches surround her, and a taboo love affair threatens to pull her into a danger she might not be able to handle. What seems like a chance encounter with Blaise Woodward, a brooding hunk with his own secrets, sets up a sequence of events that could unravel both of their families as they realize their deep connection to each other is generations old. But only one thing is certain. Their lives will never be the same.   AmazonKU

AN OMEGA BEAR FOR VICTOR (BRUIN RIDGE BEAR-GINNINGS BOOK 3) by Lorelai M Hart and Colbie Dunbar

Victor thought it was all a dream—until he discovered that it wasn’t. Alpha cheetah shifter Victor grew up rogue, living his life among humans. When he starts dreaming of pack life, he brushes it off. He’s fine living his life solo. He doesn’t need to be surrounded by others like him to find his worth. Besides, he just finished his residency and has offers from some of the best hospitals in the country. So, why is he feeling the pull to answer a call in the mountains—in a bear den of all places? When he accepts a job and is on his way to the city, he finds himself driving through Bruin Ridge territory. What could it hurt to stop by and check it out? Omega bear shifter Brian loves all the changes that he’s seen in his den. What was once a place where omegas were treated as less than is now a place where true equality reigns. When a stranger comes to see about taking over as Healer, Brian scents his true mate. His bear is thrilled, and so is he—that is, until he’s slapped in the face with the truth: Victor is moving to the city in a week. He’s never had any intention of becoming Healer. What good is a mate if he’ll ask you to leave everything? Brian isn’t willing to stick around and find out, taking his fur and hiding until the fancy city doctor takes his leave.      Amazon KU

ACCIDENTAL CUPID (SUPERNATURAL RETRIEVAL AGENCY BOOK 4) by Laura Greenwood

As a cupid, Pippa does everything she can to avoid setting people up, but sometimes, she just can’t help herself. When her best friends get engaged, she ends up at a Halloween party with the last person she ever expected to see again. Can Pippa avoid matchmaking and her ex-boyfriend all in the same night?     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

CROWNED EMPRESS (BEYOND THE CURSE BOOK 3) by Laura Greenwood

Time is running out for Keira and her friends. The consequences of not getting her crown back are starting to show, and if she doesn’t do something to fix it, there’ll be even more trouble. Crowned Empress is book three in the Beyond The Curse dark fantasy fairy tale series. It is inspired by fairy tale lore, including Sleeping Beauty and Hansel & Gretel. It includes an m/f romantic sub-plot.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

HELLHOUNDS AND HELLFIRE (VAMPIRES OF BLOOD AND BONES BOL 3) by B A Stretke

Evrard, the Hellhound Bard, is a fearsome leader seldom seen outside his Rocky Mountain compound. When he reached out to Coven DuCane for a meeting, the entire Coven went on alert. Evrard isn’t a man who makes social calls. He arrived on hellfire, bringing devastating news, an old foe of Coven DuCane has returned, and he brings with him something so deadly that only someone as old and powerful as Evrard can bring it down. The visit takes on a whole new dynamic when a young man stumbles his way to the gates of Palace DuCane, pleading for shelter and protection. His entire family has been murdered, and he fears he will be next. That sweet boy will shift the old Hellhound’s world off its axis and give him so much more to fight for. Kyler is the youngest member of the Zamfir family and is now the sole survivor. He’s running for his life with only the family’s magic, grief, and his own determination to fuel him. He was told to seek out Louis DuCane. The great Master Vampire would shelter him, keep him safe from whatever was determined to end his family line. At Palace DuCane, he will find so much more than a roof to shelter him. He will find a war on the brink and the most gorgeous and powerful man he’s ever laid eyes on. If he can survive what is to come, maybe, just maybe, he could have a future with the man. What he wouldn’t give to have a man like that dominate his life, own him mind, body, and soul. He just has to live.     Amazon

MAGIC BETRAYS (THE RANDI SANDERSON SERIES BOOK 2)  by Lia Davis

War is brewing. One rogue outfit inspires fear in both Heaven and Hell alike. The Shade. A group of half-angel, half-demon malcontents bent on domination over the middle. But first, they’ll have to deal with Jacksonville’s lead detective, Randi Sanderson. A hybrid herself, Randi distanced herself from the magical world, content to live and work among humans. However, after she barely managed to save her own son from the grip of Shade operatives, she’s prepared to dive back into the supernatural underbelly — and tear it apart. Hell’s no place for a kid, but without safer alternatives, Randi lets her father take her son into hiding while she deals with…(more blurb on ebook seller page…)

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BADGE (COVEN OF DESIRE) by Ellen Mint

They’ve found her. Layla’s life is a mess. Thanks to Ink’s big mouth, Cal knows that she knows about the big red wolf, and he is pissed. She can’t find a way to bring Daniel back from death and even worse, Ink seems to think that’s the perfect time to dissolve their bond. Naturally, the second she’s abandoned by her guys, the witch hunters strike. ..(more blurb on ebook seller’s page…)    AmazonKU

THE SORCEROR’S ALPHA (THE MIDDLE SEA BOOK 2) by Corey Kerr

They’re lost in the wilderness. And there’s only one tent. When a routine mission goes horribly awry, expert wilderness scout Marut finds himself solely responsible for protecting one of the powerful court sorcerers. Marut is suspicious of magic and more comfortable with horses than people, but he comes to begrudgingly respect Sycamore as they flee for their lives. Lost in a strange and wild country and forced into close quarters, Marut and Sycamore develop an unexpected and unsettling intimacy during the long and treacherous journey home. Because Sycamore isn’t only a sorcerer, he’s also an omega, and he has needs Marut is irresistibly tempted to fill. But Marut’s first loyalty is to his kingdom, and the war they’ve fled from isn’t over. As they’re plunged back into the conflict, Marut is torn between serving his people and saving the man he’s grown to love.     Amazon KU

OMEGAS DON’T CRY (KNOT THAT KIND OF GIRL) by Violet Fox

I’m being chased. Hunted. My pursuers? Three gorgeous hitmen with a penchant for killing omegas, each one more brutal than the last. That’s what I get for attacking my Correction Officer at the Omega Correction Compound. Somehow, I managed to escape by the skin of my teeth, and now I live a life on the run. They were going to kill me for being too spirited. Untameable. An omega with too much backbone. Yet to my surprise, my hunters only go and spare me, and that was how I ended up in the custody of Pack Cobra. Roman, Sebastian, and Isaac are tempting in every way, yet falling for my kidnappers is out of the question. I have to escape them. After all, I belong to no pack. I’m a big girl and I can take care of myself, thank you.     Amazon KU

FOUND BY THE LAKE MONSTER: A LOVE BATHHOUSE MONSTER ROMANCE (MONSTROUS MATCHES) by Lillian Lark

A lake monster in heat, a lost human in the woods, and the lie that gets her stuffed…Getting lost in the woods was not the adventure Amy had in mind when she jumped at the chance to search for the local lake monster. She just wanted to liven up her steady but boring life, not wonder if every shadow on the ground is a snake and worry that no one will ever find her. Luckily, someone does find her.
Unexpectedly, that person isn’t human. Wildly, he seems to think that she’s his date. Adrian faces what could be his last heat. As his temperature rises and his biological clock ticks, his only hope is that the witch being sent by a famous matchmaker will be as compatible as he dreams. Can he convince his date to not only provide relief during his heat but also carry his eggs?     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

CHAMPION OF DUSK AND DAWN (CHAMPIONS BOOK 2) by Megan Derr

Immediately after winning his spurs, Leonine is sent on a quest: track down the person or persons who assassinated the late king, and bring them back—dead or alive. Still exhausted from helping his former master win a vital championship, and reeling from being discarded by his lovers, all Leonine wants is a chance to catch his breath. Instead he is met with foul weather, brigands, and the very last two people in the world that he wants to see: Everard and Odilia, the lovers who discarded him, who decided he wasn’t worth the trouble. Just like everyone else in Leonine’s life. His vows as a knight require that he see them to safety, however, even as he continues his dangerous quest. Surrounded on all sides with challenges, Leonine isn’t certain what will break him first: the killers or the broken heart.   Amazon     Kobo

GATEWAYS TO THE PARANORMAL: 14 CLEAN AND SWEET PNR ADVENTURES by Various

VS Note: Story details on ebook seller page.

Fourteen beautiful and romantic paranormal adventures you won’t want to miss!     AmazonKU

THE GRYPHON AND HIS THIEF by Karen Michelle Nutt

VS Note: I always enjoy her writing!

Darrien Andros, a gryphon sworn to protect humans is cursed to live forever, safeguarding the items in the Museum of Cursed Antiquities. His mundane life between the world of the living and turning to stone as the sun rises is disrupted when a thief attempts to steal Hecate’s Stone. He cannot eliminate her for her thieving ways. Not when she resembles his dead wife. Cali Angelis, a thief for hire, needs Hecate’s stone for her client. Only Darrien makes her question her client’s motives. She’d like to think Darrien delusional, but she’s seen the unbelievable. Will they unravel the mysteries behind the stone before history repeats itself?      Amazon     Kobo

INTO THE LION’S DEN (SECRETS OF THE NORTHLAND SHIFTERS BOOK 1) by A S Green

It’s not just Shifters who lurk in the shadows. Mountain lion shifter Reese Fitzpatrick never expected to be running his father’s business–a luxury resort hidden away in Minnesota’s Northland. But when his father is killed by a hunter’s bullet, it’s up to Reese to keep his father’s legacy alive. The job would be hard enough without the arrival of Sarah McAvoy, a mysterious woman with secrets of her own. While she quickly has Reese’s mountain lion purring inside his skin, she’s also such an irritating distraction he wants nothing more than to snarl and bite her. But Reese has more to worry about than an accidental reveal of his animal nature. If he and Sarah can’t get past their differences, overcome the slow-burn of their sexual tension, and make the summer a financial success, the Fitzpatrick land could soon be covered in parking lots and strip malls. Turns out, Reese’s father wasn’t the competent businessman he always believed him to be. And those vulture real estate developers are already hovering. Just waiting for Reese to fall. That is, if the hunter who killed his father doesn’t return to get him first.     Amazon KU

WITCHIN MOONBEAM by Charity Parkerson

For all of his adult life, Wade has worked the night shift for the Elvenwood police department. It’s an easy gig with only the occasional burst of excitement. Either nothing happens in his town or it’s a case too big for the local police. Mostly, Wade just kills time on the clock. Now, people’s pets are going missing in droves. As a huge dog lover, that’s something that doesn’t sit right with Wade. He has to figure this one out. With zero clues, Wade heads to the local psychic, hoping Caspian might see something he can’t. Instead, Wade realizes the answer is a lot closer to home than he thinks, and he has a much bigger problem than he ever dreamed.      Amazon KU

GUARDIAN OF HONOR (THE SUMMONING SERIES BOOK 1) by Robin D Owens

VS Note: Re-release. It’s an “Author’s Preferred Edition,” so I don’t know if that implies any new material or re-editing.

Marwey had ambitions – to become the chief of staff of the Marshall’s Castle – the seat of power in her land. Until she saw Pascal, a poor Castle Soldier. But he’s determined to become a Knight, and then a Marshall himself…years of danger on the battlefield, defending Lladrana from monstrous invaders. Sharing his life means sharing his danger, pairing with him and fighting as a Shield to his Sword. Then comes a new challenge, a woman from another land Marwey must help. Where does her destiny lie? With their magic boundaries collapsing and flesh-eating monsters invading, the Marshalls of Lladrana follow ancient tradition and summon a savior from the Exotique land.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

KISS OF SHADOW (COURT OF STARLIGHT AND DARKNESS BOOK 2) by Kinsey Hall

Accepting the throne could be a death wish….My coronation is near, but life is more dangerous than ever. King Lore and I are like an inferno waiting for a single match, but we still don’t trust each other. And as we travel to the High Court of the Fae for our wedding, a stalker lurks in the shadows. Someone doesn’t want me to be queen, and they’re willing to kill me to keep me off the throne. My only chance is to trust Lore, but I have too many secrets that could get me killed.     Amazon KU

ATONE by J C Owens

VS Note: Sounded intense but good…one clicked and couldn’t stop reading. Loved it! Bought another book off the backlist…

Once, Tal Oryan was an elite warrior, fighting for the kingdom at the side of the powerful general who loved him. Then Tal loses everything in a haze of pain and betrayal after his hand is severed in battle. Now labeled a “cripple” and cast out from the warrior life he’s known for so long, he has no choice but to return to his past, a place of horror and guilt. He can no longer stay in the capital after High General Ramidine Swal, the man who once claimed him, never shows up after Tal is wounded. Worst of all, the priceless sword Ramidine once gifted to Tal is gone. Now Tal struggles to find a new purpose as the traumatic events in his past demand the most brutal of sacrifices…Ramidine Swal is known as The Golden General, feared, revered, and the right-hand man to the prince. But when he returns from a desperate victory to Tal, the wounded warrior he was forced to leave behind, he discovers that Tal has fled the capital. Ramidine soon learns of a twisted cover-up and a betrayal so dark it threatens not only the future peace but the very man he loves. Ramidine is not a man to be stolen from, and certainly not someone so precious as Tal. He is determined to find Tal and set things right, no matter the distance and no matter the cost. Tal will be his again.      Amazon     Kobo

WICKED GRAVES: AN IVY MORGAN AND MADDIE GRAVES MYSTERY by Lily Harper Hart

Maddie Graves-Winters should be preparing for the biggest day of her life – she’s going to become a mother in three months after all – but that’s impossible without the right crib. That means an outing to nearby Shadow Lake with her husband Nick, which turns into a nightmare she wasn’t expecting when a local author is struck in the middle of the road and left for dead. Ivy Morgan-Harker didn’t even know they had a famous author in town until she was already dead. When helping her husband Jack and his new partner search the dead woman’s house, she finds an entire wall of grievances, which seems to indicate the victim had more than one enemy. When Maddie and Ivy cross paths, sparks fly … in a magical way. It isn’t long before …(more blurb on ebook seller page…)    Amazon KU

FORESTS OF GRANDEUR AND MALICE (A MAGE’S INFLUENCE BOOK 4) by Melanie Cellier

With the borders breaking down, and their friends in the settlement in deadly danger, Cadence and Airlie need to act fast. Instead they’re caught up in politics where torn allegiances threaten their freedom. But the greatest danger lies across the border in the fallen kingdom. The threat of the General still looms large, and the wild power is far beyond the control of any one person. After a lifetime of deception, the sisters are still discovering their power and heritage. Airlie wants to let go of her final secret, but she worries it could pave the path to further destruction, and she fears its revelation might mean losing Cadence for good. But it also might offer their only hope of salvation. If the sisters have any chance of saving their world, they must do it together.     Amazon KU

THE LAST GOD by Gillian St Kevern

Kel, a former prince turned gravedigger, serves the Unknown God. Bitter about the gods’ neglect of their people, Kel’s limited patience with the divine is tested when his former lover, now a famous general, shows up in the tiny town of Farport. Done with being the gods’ plaything, Kel quits the priesthood—only to discover that the unknown god has plans for him and his ex. Iscar’s shocked to discover that the prince who was too good for a lowly soldier now follows the god of outcasts. He’s even more shocked when the unknown god declares himself to be War and claims Kel as his high-priest. Having experienced all war’s horrors, Iscar is determined to free Kel from the god, escorting him to Celestial City in an attempt to win Kel away. Kel fights his attraction to Iscar and struggles with his duty to his god. Iscar’s belief that the gods are just, and reward those who are deserving, is challenged by their journey. His allegiance is no longer to the gods, but to his love. But Kel, consumed by doubt, cannot see what a man—or a god—would want in him.

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MAYHEM IN MONTREAL (CASE FILES OF AN URBAN DRUID) by Auburn Tempest and Michael Anderle

Welcome to the whacked and weird world of Fiona mac Cumhaill. If you’re new to Team Trouble, welcome. If you’re back for more—awesomesauce. In the past two years, I leveled up as a kick-ass urban druid and became the leader of the Fianna Warriors my ancestor Fionn mac Cumhaill needed me to be. The thing is—four months ago everything changed. The veil between realms came down. With dormant genes waking, the dominant races jockeying for their place in the hierarchy, and the world around us pulsing out of control with power, my position as the Fae Liaison of Toronto has gotten off to a chaotic start. Is anyone really surprised?     Amazon KU

WITCH APPEAL (MAGICAL RENOVATION MYSTERIES BOOK 10) by Amy Boyles

When three mysterious people move to Peachwood, all of whom exhibit magical powers, Clem and Rufus are on high alert. You see, they had been warned that the Clearers, an order intent on destroying witches and wizards, are coming to their town with one goal–to end witchcraft in Peachwood. This leaves Clem with one question–who is the Clearer? Is it the preacher creating miracles at First Baptist? Or the barista whose every coffee concoction overflows with magic? Or could the owner of the new sporting goods shop be the one that Clem and Rufus are looking for?
As their investigation deepens, chaos ensues. Media coverage of Peachwood reveals what folks really think about the witches and wizards in town–and y’all, it ain’t good. And when catastrophe strikes, Clem finds herself flying solo, without a wingman for help. Will she uncover the Clearer before they overtake her town? Or will Clem find herself on the wrong side of magic?      Amazon KU

WOLF SCHOOLED by Emily Carrington

Midnight Sons: Amaruq, a transgender Inupiat werewolf, is confident in his own body. Still, he runs up against challenges living and loving in a small town college. Nootaikok, a former tracker, finds solace in Amaruq’s peaceful nature, but when they’re threatened by terrorists, Nootaikok must reclaim his past, despite his demons. Tainted Son: David’s history doesn’t stop him from lusting after Liam, but biting is central to werewolf society. When he falls for Liam, a wolf who longs to bite him, David must overcome his past or spend the rest of his life alone. Outcast Son: Cast out of his pack because of his psychic abilities, lone wolf Seiji yearns for love. Will Nicholas’ capacity for loving kindness help Seiji find himself and what his heart desires most?

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HELL’S FLAME (SOUL REAPER ACADEMY BOOK 2) by Rune Hunt

The Flame holds the power to all of the underworld. It controls all of the souls, demons, and all of the supernatural beings living in Hell and in the Shadow World. I am next in line for the Flame and becoming the Queen. In order to prepare me for my new role, my father has given me one task before I can take over: become a soul reaper and find my three hellhounds. Completing the task is harder than expected when two out of the three hellhounds I’ve chosen don’t want anything to do with me. And with people after me and my throne, I’m finding completing my father’s orders nearly impossible. Now, it’s a race against the clock to finish my tasks at the Grim Reaper Academy, claim my throne, and the Flame before it’s too late.      Amazon KU

BLADES AND BRIDESMAID (MITZY MOON MYSTERIES BOOK 19) by Trixie Silvertale

Mitzy Moon is a dry land kinda gal. Never in her life has she wanted to take an extended adventure in a tippy canoe. But when her newly engaged cousin calls for help, she’ll have to put her faith in a snippy rival or risk losing everyone…With a militant environmentalist stalking the bride-to-be and her maids on a camping trip, Mitzy is stuck with only mean-girl Deputy Paulsen as backup. After last-minute advice from Ghost-ma and her feisty feline, she heads deep into the wilderness to find the missing girls—with nothing but a tent and a flimsy plan. Will Mitzy chance spilling her secrets, or turn turtle and transform the pending nuptials into a funeral?       Amazon KU

MAGIC AWAKENS (THE EVERMORES CHRONICLES BOOK 8) by Martha Carr and Michael Anderle

Fran and Cam have deciphered the prophecies. Something dark and terrible is coming soon and the light is needed to defeat it. Will they be able to find out exactly what they need in time? Magic is failing on earth causing fights, chases, and a quick break for beer. Fran needs to convince the Evermores that her generator is a better solution than the Source. Could a wrong step lead to a magical civil war? The resistance is steep, and it will take every ounce of persuasion she has to get them to agree to her plan. Hope is a powerful weapon. Will Fran and the Evermores be able to use it to return things to normal and remove the darkness?       Amazon KU

FAMILIAR OR NOT by Pelaam

Julen might be a witch, but Halloween is too commercial for his tastes these days. When his Aunt Cassandra learns that Julen likes their new neighbour Aleck, she can’t resist trying to bring them together, and invites Aleck to a Halloween soiree. But she interferes a little too much. To Julen’s delight, he and Aleck seem made for one another. Until he discovers his Aunt’s involement. Heartbroken to think what he shared with Aleck isn’t real, Julen runs away to a mountain cabin to get over the hurt. When the truth comes out, can Cassandra and her familiar Wiley get Julen and Aleck back together before it’s too late?

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ALPHA’S TRUST (THE CLARITY SERIES BOOK 4) by Cassandra Faye

One innocent decision ruined Karissa’s life, changed her forever, but she’s determined to find normal again… no matter the risks. Returning to the real world will require the pack to trust each other like never before, because in a universe where Omegas are ruthlessly hunted, one mistake can mean life or death. It would be easier for the pack to keep her locked away, protected, but the Alphas want a mate — not a prisoner. And if the pack wants a future, they’ll have to fight their instincts, and gamble it all for a chance at something more.     AmazonKU

BERTA (TALES FROM ALTA NOVIS BOOK ONE) by Linda Mooney

Author Henry Elder came to Alta Novis to learn more about the fabled battle lord and his lady. But rather than re-tell the tales of their already well -known exploits, he wants to hear about the couple from the people who really know them. The people who live, love, interact, and fight alongside with them. He wants to hear those personal anecdotes in order to discover a side of Yulen and Atty that few people know. These are the stories he discovered. Story #1 – Berta’s been managing the kitchen and main lodge since Yulen D’Jacques was a baby. She’s been there to see the good and the bad happen between the Battle Lord and Lady. But one memory, in particular, sticks out among all the rest.

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ALPHA’S MATE (SILVERDALE WOLVES BOOK ONE) by Mia Wolf 

He’s hot. He’s determined to be the next Alpha. And he just rejected me as his mate. I’m a traitor’s daughter, so I can never be the Alpha’s mate. But how can he deny our bond … the flame we felt beneath the willow tree that night? I want to hate his guts for ghosting me … but I can practically hear his wolf calling to mine. If determination had a name, this black wolf would be it. Tall, broad and muscular, he’s been training his whole life to take over as the new pack leader. With his sharp gray eyes and thick black hair, he looks every bit the part … And his delicious scent makes it impossible for me to stay mad at him … or resist him. Fine, let him prevail in the rank fights and become the new Alpha. Let him pretend that what happened between us was a one-off. And I will pretend to hate him and never want him again. Yet not even proud Alphas or rejected mates can escape fate…How much longer can we resist the delicious pull?     Amazon KU

NIGHTMARE’S DANCE (DREAMBOUND BOOK ONE) by Dakota Brown

Playing pretend isn’t as innocent as it seems when your “imaginary” friends turn out to be all too real. Running wild in the woods with three amazing friends is a great way to grow up. Even if my parents think they’re made up. Everything is better with them by my side—hide and seek, pirates, wedding…Twenty years later, I have everything I’ve ever dreamed of. I travel all over the country with my circus troop and our aerial silks acts are always sold out. Time stops while I’m in the air, and I live for every daring performance of aerial skill with my best friend and lover, Geraint Knight. That all comes to an end after our last act of the season. Bloody Mary herself forces us through a mirror and drops us into the world of dreams and nightmares. My captors claim I’m the princess of Nightmare after my childhood “wedding.” And my princes want me back.     Amazon KU

PACK POSSESSED (THROWN TO THE WOLVES BOOK FOUR) by J Kearston

You can’t outrun your demons, but you sure as hell can give them a run for their money. The monster that’s tormented us from the shadows has finally stepped into the light, and he has his sights set on me. But discovering that my entire life has been orchestrated as a twisted form of training to help him literally unleash Hell on earth? Not exactly my idea of a romantic gesture. There’s an invisible noose around our necks, tightening more with every passing day, every saccharine smile Ash sends my way. He may have had centuries to put his plans in place, but he underestimates the depth of my spite, the lengths I’m willing to go to protect what’s mine. You don’t die for the people you love, you live for them. And unfortunately for Ash, he forgot to take the most important variable into account when making his plans; me. The thing even Nightmares fear.     Amazon KU

TRENTON (MARSHALL’S SHADOW BOOK 6) by Kathi S Barton

Trenton was the last of the brothers to find a mate. He saw his brothers’ happiness and wanted to experience that for himself. Libby had moved in with her aunt to help her out. And when a crazy neighbor was plotting to poison their water to make them sell their property to her, the Marshalls stepped in to help. From the moment Trenton figured out Libby was his mate, she suddenly possessed a great deal of magic. With the little people popping in and out and the house constantly changing, Libby thought she was on the brink of losing her sanity.       Amazon     Kobo

DINOSAURS, DISASTERS & ALBERT EINSWINE (DINO MAGIC BOOK 1) by Sedona Ashe

I have huge man problems. Literally, since one of my mates is a T-Rex. Things are about to get interesting, because my day job happens to be in a museum. A museum full of dinosaur bones, if you know what I mean. It turns out my bloodline is older than dirt, and an ancestral matchmaker decided to send me some gifts…aka, men. And not just any men, but dinosaur shifters from the past. I’ve read enough paranormal romance to know all about fated mates, but I’ve never heard of fated dinosaur mates. These men are supposed to be my perfect match, here to help me learn about my magic. Rawr. Yes, they are as sexy as you are imagining. My life had been a routine of working and spending time watching TV with my pet pig, Albert Einswine. Now I needed to learn to control the magic I never knew I had, learn more about my family line, and help these sexy dino shifters adjust to modern society. All while hiding a T-Rex sized secret from the world. To make matters worse, detectives are looking into the explosion I may or may not have caused when my blood mixed with some magic-infused ancient dust, which is a serious problem since the sexy green-eyed detective has my heart flip-flopping in my chest.      Amazon KU

DRIVEN TO DANGER (MANNHOFF 5) by Angela Gaines

Journalist Megan Bristol has landed her dream assignment — an interview with mysterious and dangerous Evan Scott — to take place at his seaside estate in Florida. Scott has a large collection of fast cars and one motorcycle. It’s a Mannhof, a handmade bike that will only run for one person. That person is Megan. When the Mannhof senses his mate’s presence and shifts into a human man, Megan and Theo forge a strong sensual connection. Theo knows assassins are coming to execute Evan, and Megan is in danger. But he can’t convince Megan to believe in him and trust him to protect her. When Megan takes matters into her own hands, Theo fears he will lose his one and only mate.      Amazon     Kobo

EMBRACE A WOLF (IRON WOLVES NEXT GENERATION BOOK FOUR) by Elle Boon

PIPER… searched for the male she’d connected to long before she knew what a truemate was, only to find he wanted nothing to do with her and their bond. Hearts can’t mend like they say, but maybe she could find something else to ease her soul. JAXON…knew Piper was his from the moment he heard her within the Fey Queen. Yet he has an ability thanks to his time with his Crew. That ability has shown him a future that is too grim for him to allow to come to fruition. THE FATES DENIED… when you try to change the future, the universe will find a way to right what you’ve made wrong. Can Jaxon manage to keep what he’d seen happen from being his future, or will he lose everything, including his mate and future children?

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BETA UNTAMED (FERAL PACK BOOK 2) by Eve Langlais

Asher is determined to never settle down—until he meets his mate. Asher is a flirt and the fun-loving joker of the Pack. He’s determined to remain single forever, but that plan goes out the window when Valencia arrives. A feisty human, she teases him at every turn. Makes him want something more. Especially after they spend a weekend as a pretend couple to avoid trouble with his old Pack. Problem is he’s got a secret, a howling and hairy one. And she’s mentioned more than once the fact that she’s not crazy about dogs. Things come to a head when Valencia is threatened and he’s forced to show her his feral side. Will she run or stay to tame the beast?

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LINKS TO RECENT NEW RELEASES POSTS from Veronica:

June 15

June 8

June 1

May 25th

May 18th

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

I have not read most of the new releases listed (although I always end up one-clicking a bunch as I prepare these posts LOL). 

‘AB’ denotes audiobook and the Amazon buy link.

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CAPTAIN OF THE GUARD (GALACTIC KINGS BOOK 3) by Anna Hackett

VS Note: She’s an autobuy for me so of course I one clicked this one!

First Claw Annora Rahl is tough, fierce, and loyal. She stands at her emperor’s side to protect the wolf shapeshifters of the planet Damar, and she isn’t afraid to use her claws. Stopping an evil king from a neighboring planet, who’s intent on enslaving all the planets in their system, is her top priority. She won’t fail her family, her people, or her emperor. Even if it means joining forces with an infuriating rival warrior…one who she isn’t sure if she wants to kill or kiss. Captain Thadd Naveri is strong, unyielding, and dedicated. As captain of the guard for the overlord of the planet Zhalto, he lets nothing threaten his king or his people. He’s still recovering from his capture and torture by the enemy, but he readily accepts a top-secret mission into enemy territory. He’s less than pleased to share that mission with Annora—the one woman in the galaxy who fills him with scalding hot anger…and burning desire. To save their allies on the planet Taln, Thadd and Annora must sneak into the enemy’s most feared science labs. As they fight side by side, they are forced to face their overwhelming attraction. But as the enemy closes in, it is a race against time to save not only Taln but themselves.     Amazon KU

CABEX: A PROJECT ENTERPRISE STORY by Pauline Baird Jones

VS Note: Another autobuy author for me and I’ve been impatient to find out what would happen to these two characters so…

CabeX transformed into a human to save the galaxy. But when he falls for a woman who could betray him, can he also save his human heart? Savlf escaped the spider’s web but can she elude a past she doesn’t remember? Can she prove to the CabeX—and herself—that she can be trusted? While they search the distant part of the Garradian galaxy for a lost ship, they discover their biggest challenge might be navigating their feelings for each other. If they can survive that long. Can love—swirling between two people who have no concept of its power—break through minds and take over hearts? Or are they so broken that loving and being loved is beyond their grasp?

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STALK (THE SKY CLAN OF THE TAORI BOOK 2) by Tana Stone

I almost escaped from the alien’s twisted hunting moon. Until the Taori warrior snatched me away, convinced that he was saving me from a menacing swarm that only appears in his dark and tortured memories. Now I’m stuck with him on the deadly moon that’s crawling with mercenaries who have one goal–to kill us. If I want to stay alive, I need to stay in the Taori’s underground lair, which wouldn’t be so bad if he wasn’t burning with mating fever and eyeing me like I’m a tasty snack. The longer he fights it, the more manic he’ll get until he might be as dangerous to me as the hunters prowling the surface. Do I give in to the battle-scarred alien’s dominant and possessive desires, or do I take my chances with the alien hunters who wish to hunt me for sport?     Amazon KU

LUKA: ALIEN ADOPTION AGENCY BOOK 11 by Tasha Black

Charlotte has traveled to the frontier moon of Han-2 to adopt baby Maybelle. She’s more than a little surprised when the baby’s handsome Invicta guard catches her eye right away, but even the gorgeous Luka can’t distract her from her true desire. Charlotte longs to explore the mysterious wreckage of the Night Parade, an ancient generation ship whose passengers disappeared under mysterious circumstances after an emergency crash landing. Charlotte’s family has hidden ties to that ship, and she thinks that she holds the secret to finding the priceless treasure her ancestors brought aboard so many generations ago. She’s worked her whole life to get to this point, and she’s too close to stop now. Luka is a fierce Invicta soldier, trained to protect his homeland until his dying breath. When he is tasked with guard duty for a baby on a distant moon, he soon learns that the assignment is not going to be as easy as he’d expected. And after a single day with the baby’s adoptive mother, he knows his life will never be the same. Luka is desperate to confess his love to Charlotte and claim her as his mate. But he has his hands full just keeping her and baby Maybelle safe in the hulking wreck of the Night Parade. When Charlotte unearths more than she bargained for, she and Luka quickly realize they will have to work together if they want to survive and give little Maybelle the life she deserves.

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JAGGED HONOR: SHATTERED GALAXIES by Erin Raegan

I hate the cold. Hate. It. I was not made for snow or ice or freezing winds. I love the sun and the tropics and swimming in the ocean. I love my feet in the hot sand and tan lines. I love my beach house in Florida. But I’m not in Florida anymore. I’m trapped on some icy hellscape with no way home…because it’s another planet. In Outer Space. How did this happen? I have no idea. The last thing I remember was chatting up some hottie in board shorts at the beach bar, the sun’s rays warming my shoulders, sipping on a Mai Tai, living my best damn life, and then my phone glitched out on me, acting all Jumanji: On An Alien Planet You Must Wait…Sucked me right out of my cushy life and dumped me on an icy beach in nothing but my pearl-white bikini and bohemian-blue maxi dress. Shivering my butt off, I don’t have much time to take in my new surroundings or even wrap my head around my wacky cell phone before I’m confronted by the aliens that inhabit this block of ice. They’re big and brawny and hairy—and I am terrified. Not at all turned on right now.    Amazon KU

DESTROYED DESIRE: SHATTERED GALAXIES by L:iz Paffel

I am Lady Assassin Krunch. Okay, not really. But I’m dressed like her at the CosPlay Con I waited forever to attend. And I play her in the live action role play group I belong to. It’s nerdy. I’m aware. But there’s not a lot to do for a socially awkward pharmacy technician from Fargo, North Dakota to do. My life is lonely and boring… until I get sucked into a portal through my phone at the Con and tossed into an alternate time on an alien planet. Turns out I am Assassin Krunch after all because this planet makes all your desires come true. Except, I sort of crash landed in the middle of an alien wedding and now Gamalt, the priest of Tala Furi, who is also the groom, thinks I’m his fated mate. And his fiancé— ex? — wants me dead. I may have accidentally started a war. Oops. Gamalt has magic hair and his body lights up like a holiday tree when we touch. He says it means we’re meant to be together. I think he has a screw loose. Fine, so he’s hot for an alien. But I just want to go home. But it’s not that easy. My desires could cost Gamalt his life, and the choices I make will have consequences that even Assassin Krunch can’t fix. What was that I was saying about my life being boring…?     Amazon KU

CRUSHED DOMINION: SHATTERED GALAXIES by Poppy Rhys

The universe always has a plan. One minute I’m chilling out in the closet, drinking champagne, and about to order a pizza. The next I’m transported to another planet with sweeping red dunes, crimson mountains, and pastel wildlife that make me question if my champagne was laced. Every time I babbled to the night sky on my wobbly rooftop lounger, I didn’t actually think someone else, in a far off galaxy, might be doing the same thing. Turns out, I was wrong. Reon, my new alien immigration lawyer, looks like Space Satan with his horns that heat with his moods, his glowing sigils, and the bizarre shards of his personality that physically manifest. The moment I believe I’m stranded and never going back to Earth, Reon makes me an offer I can’t refuse. Can I strike a bargain with the devil without losing my heart?     Amazon KU

HOLTONDOME (TIMELESS KEEPER SAGA BOOK 1) by Ryan Southwick

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

Fast-forward 500 years. Civilization has nearly wiped itself out of existence, and is on the long, slow road to recovery, held together by an agreement called the Pact between cities, agricultural domes, and a new global government. Seg is a farmer in Holtondome. Like his ancestors, he’s chosen a life of ignorance about technology and the outside world in favor of a simple existence, free of the corruption that almost destroyed the human race. His world turns upside down when Fi arrives. Tall, exotic, and far too wise for her age, she challenges everything he’s been taught to believe, making him question for the first time if a simple life is right for him or, indeed, for the rest of humanity. But Fi has secrets darker than her black-ringed eyes — bigger than the Pact — that have implications far beyond Seg and the residents of Holtondome.            Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

JESSICA’S PROTECTOR (INTERGALACTIC WARRIORS BOOK 2) by Mara Jaye

I hate to admit this, but the besotted alien guy might be right. I’m from Earth, which means I have no spaceship of my own to return home in. Not only that, the aliens abducting me didn’t allow time for packing. I’m only wearing what I had on when seeing what the hell was going on outside. He’s right about us being a match and I do feel he’d be the best partner for me, but I can’t stay on this tiny rock of a planet. I have a life to go back to at home even if he doesn’t have anything or anyone waiting for him on his homeworld. When the chance comes for me to leave, I have to take it.   AmazonKU

THE OVERLORD’S SACRIFICE: INTERGALACTIC ALLIANCE SERIES 4 by Bella Blair

I will never allow her to be sacrificed. . . NEVER! Gemma: After purchasing me at an alien slave market, Dravos holds the power of life and death over me. With his powerful physique, he is the epitome of a Barbarian warrior and strikes fear into my very soul. But soon I am more afraid of losing my heart to the powerful alien warrior than my life. Dravos: The Wyr-Drorgon sent me to purchase the rarest creature for his barbaric blood sacrifice, but if he thinks for one moment I will turn the strange human female over to him, he is sorely mistaken. Gemma is different from any female I have ever known, and I will not bend to the Wyr-Drogon’s whims. I am Dravos, Overlord of the War-Nyks, and I do not do any male’s bidding, even if he is a god. Gemma is MINE!     Amazon KU

STARS AND SPIKES (ALIEN GLADIATOR KINGS BOOK 4) by Jove Chambers

VS Note: Not a fan of the cover.

A human prize – I never intended to become trapped on a backwoods planet with a nightmarish, abusive cult, but here I am. I have one chance to escape. I’ll volunteer to be a prize for this underground gladiator fight, be the winning gladiator’s every fantasy, and let him do anything he wants with me. Then I’ll beg him to take me with him when he leaves. I don’t count on him being too honorable to take advantage of me. I definitely don’t count on him killing the cult leader. A reluctant king – I don’t know why I killed for her. It’s not the least bit like me. I’m not one for being tied down, not to women, not to responsibilities, not to anything. So, when I find out that I’ve got to stop gallivanting around the galaxy and actually take over my throne? I’m not pleased. She’s… she’s a rebellion. She’s a last gasp at some kind of freedom. She’s an obsession. She’s everything. I’d do anything for her. Kill for her. Lie for her. Lay down my kingdom at her feet. And that? That terrifies me.   AmazonKU

THE ICE GHOST (THE REWILDING REPORTS BOOK 2) by Kathleen O’Neal Gear

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

In the brutal Ice Age caused by the ancient Jemen war, many archaic human species, including Denisovans and Homo erectus, hover on the verge of extinction. There seems no way out, until the greatest Neandertal holy man, Trogon, has a vision.  Legends say the truce that ended the old war left one hostage in the hands of the victorious rebels: the godlike Jemen leader known as the Old Woman of the Mountain. According to Trogon’s vision, only one person knows the location of that burial cave. Trogon must capture young Quiller and force her to lead him there…for the Old Woman may not be dead. She may only have been in stasis for a thousand summers, and when reawakened she will save them from oblivion. But according to the Denisovans—Quiller’s people—Trogon is the most powerful witch alive. He’s up to something evil that will surely spell their destruction. He must be stopped before it’s too late. Quiller’s best friend Lynx must brave towering glaciers, dire wolves, and prides of giant lions to save her and stop Trogon.

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MARKED FOR STRIFE (CRASHED AND CLAIMED BOOK 2) by Susan Hayes

It was supposed to be the trip of a lifetime… now she’s just trying to stay alive. Rissa can’t believe her luck. She won an all-expenses paid trip on a luxury matchmaking cruise. She’s not looking for love, but a few weeks of five-star pampering while seeing the galaxy sounds perfect… until it all goes wrong. Abandoning ship wasn’t on her itinerary, and neither is the growly but oh-so-sexy alien who is half convinced she’s the enemy, and utterly certain she’s his. She’s got a list of the reasons they’re wrong for each other, but when they’re together, everything just feels right. Crash landing on a prison planet may not be the vacation she dreamed of, but it might turn out to be the best “worst” day of her life.    Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

ALIEN LEGACY: THE VAMPIRE (ANCIENT ALIENS DESCENDANTS BOOK 4) by Keri Krespe

Zamush is the stuff of legends. An apex predator of the night, he’s able to control and manipulate others to his will. The Vampire. He has lived a lonely life for thousands of years—until he meets her. She’s an alluring and provocative mix of innocence and temptress. His match in every way. He falls in love at first sight, but her heart belongs to someone else. Jelena is an outcast, ridiculed for being different. Living in the shadows, she struggles each day to overcome the restless urges plaguing her…until the day she watches a video of a rogue leader fighting to thwart the efforts of the maniacal dictator they live under. Now, her life’s goal is to meet this leader, convinced only he can complete who she is. When that leader is captured and sentenced to a violent execution, she will do anything to save him. Even trade Zamush for the condemned male. Zamush willingly agrees to Jelena’s dangerous plan just to be with her. It’s a race against time. Not only are their lives on the line, but he must win her heart before she meets the man of her dreams.     Amazon KU

CHAINED FATES (OMEGA MYTHS) by Yve Vale

VS Note: Re-release of a Vella serial.

Andora: I’m the last Serafim… the last of my kind. As a child, my parents were murdered, and I was taken prisoner. There is none left of my species to teach me the ways of my people or the secrets of my powers. All I know is that I can heal with my touch. Now, years later, I find myself imprisoned with four males from a violent warrior species. I am not their enemy, but they do not realize this. Krillon forces me to aid in their torture. With their massive size, horns, and tails, I worry they will seek revenge for my reluctant part in their torment. Is Krillon testing my healing abilities? Or is he attempting to awaken a more sinister power from within me? Rylak: I know that our torture is meant to be the beatings we suffer. But the true nightmare my pack and I face is hope. Here, in this forsaken pit, we believe that we have finally found our fated mate. We crave to protect this innocent female, but fear that we cannot. Andora’s presence will only cause us to fight that much harder. We hope not only to escape, but to take Andora with us and claim her as ours.     Amazon KU

GALAXY: THE PRETTIEST STAR by Jadzia Axelrod, Jess Taylor Artist

Every day in Taylor Barzelay’s life might seem perfect…but every day is torture. Taylor is actually the Galaxy Crowned, an alien princess from the planet Cyandii, and one of the few survivors of an intergalactic war. For six long, painful years, Taylor has accepted her duty to remain in hiding as a boy on Earth. But that all changes when Taylor meets Metropolis girl Katherine “call me Kat” Silverberg, whose confidence is electrifying. Suddenly, Taylor no longer wants to hide, even if exposing her true identity could attract her greatest enemies.       Amazon

UNTIL THE END: POST APOCALYPTIC ANTHOLOGY by Various

VS Note: I get the feeling this is more Fantasy/PNR type end-of-the-world than scifi but it is Romance.

Join us in a world where you do what is necessary to survive. Alphas, omegas, warriors, and shifters… they’re all fighting for their lives. Anything goes in these stories because it’s all about staying alive. How far would you go to keep the ones you love breathing for another day? Until the End is a post-apocalyptic, limited time only anthology. Pick up your copy today and get lost in these tales of survival.             Amazon KU

NEVRIK (XIAN WARRIORS BOOK 10) by Regine Abel

With the threat of the rebels’ looming war, romance is the last thing on Tyonna’s mind. But as she prepares to set off on a mission, the new member to join her crew leaves her breathless. Nevrik is the most imposing and intimidating Scelk she has ever seen. After so many years pining over a male she cannot have, she’s stirred in the most unexpected fashion by Nevrik’s sharp tongue, intense gaze, and irreverent ways. Nevrik has loved Tyonna from the moment he laid eyes on her. When she rejected him four years ago, and in spite of her valid reasons to do so, it crushed him. Ever since, he’s been biding his time, lying in wait for the opportunity to claim his beautiful warrior queen. But in the most improbable turn of events, the rebels present him with a poisoned gift. Will Tyonna and Nevrik be forced to make the impossible choice between their love, their loyalty to the Vanguard, and their own moral obligations?     Amazon KU

RUNE’S BRIDE: INTERGALACTIC MATCHMAKERS BOOK 1 by Luna Kingsley

I sign up for the Intergalactic Matchmaker Initiative to get a story. The elusive story about the only known alien planet in order to get my dream job. That’s it. But to go to Strorix, I need an alien match. It is the only way humans are allowed. My visit is temporary, though, because my career on Earth is the main focus of my life. Commander Rune isn’t interested in a bride. But by a twist of fate, we enter into a fake engagement. According to our contract, we have one month to decide if our match is compatible. Which means I have one month to get the story I need before we call things off and I return home. But like all things in my life, nothing goes as planned. Always the wallflower, Rune’s touch becomes something I crave, forcing me to question my priorities. Through my research, I learn hidden secrets about the relationship between the ed’ek and humans from the past. Which leads me to believe there’s more to this Matchmaker Initiative than I originally thought.     Amazon KU

SHARED BY TWO (SEEDING EDEN BOOK 2) by Aya Morningstar

One of them claimed me in the airlock. The other kidnapped me. Now I belong to both of them. Well, I will belong to both of them, but Khetar custom says that the Second gets to have his turn alone with me first. That means I’m going to be alone with Tschenkar. At least until I get pregnant. But Tschenkar makes me nervous. I’ve never done anything alone with him, and now he’s going to get me all to himself each and every night. For our “honeymoon,” Tschenkar and I were supposed to land together in the city. Instead, we crash-land in Eden’s frozen wilderness. [SNIP]… turns out we didn’t just crash. The Hive Mind glitched out. It failed. No one knows what happened, but it means all the Khetar packships are going to crash into Eden in the next few weeks. It also means the packs have no communications with each other. Or with us. I was an engineer before two alien kings claimed me as their own, and I make it my job to build a radio, even if Tschenkar doesn’t really think I can do it. The radio is the only thing that can re-establish communication between all the Khetar packs, and I barely finish it in time. It turns out that Khetar babies are ready to be born in just a couple of weeks, and I’m about to have four of them. So as soon as I get my radio working, the first message I’m sending to Thuliak is going to be: Our babies are coming! Get your teal butt down here!     Amazon KU

BOUND TO THE ORC BRUTE (MATES OF THE BURNING SUN CLAN BOOK 3) by Celeste King 

My world is savage. All I can count on is that one day I will die. On this blasted Earth, the strong conquer the weak and being vulnerable means preparing to die. Except I’ve already made myself vulnerable. To an orc, no less. As a physician, my skills are needed to treat these monsters in their constant wars. But when I treat Ur, there is more than savagery that beats in his heart. There is honor. And quiet nobility. I never thought in this twisted dystopia that one of these monsters would feel anything for me. That he’d protect me from others of their kind looking to befoul me. That I’d work with him to save his clan. But then I realized something life changing and it all made sense. See, I may as a physician be able to heal Ur’s physical wounds. But this giant monster is the only one who can heal my heart.      Amazon KU

FIRST CONTACT by Kaitlyn O’Connor

Alida had always wanted to be an astronaut. She thought the mission she was assigned to would make her mark in the history books. It did but not quite the way she had expected. Alida was stunned when she spotted the planet just drifting behind the sun’s corona, but she would’ve put it down to an illusion if not for the bogie that appeared directly behind the sighting. And the massive alien ship that appeared not far behind that. Commander Vulcan Aurelious was sent to determine the human threat. The one he found was one he hadn’t counted on.

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ENTER THE UPPERGROUND (RISE & CONVERGE SERIES BOOK 2) by S E Chandler

VS Note: Not listed as a romance. From APRIL 22

Love is a four-letter word. Edgy romantic suspense thriller, Enter the Upperground continues where The Lie That Binds leaves off. Ehra stumbles on a secret society of unmatched people passing as Omeo, even as her second-class status stymies her every turn. With her constant questions, “Uppergrounder” Hami challenges everything Ehra knows about the world and herself. Mamara’s increasing volatility and an unexpected death thrusts Ehra into uncertainty. She is further devastated by Hami’s dangerous declaration of love. When Ehra receives a message from her father that could upend Omeo society, she faces her own bridges of Madison County between the highlife with Hami and domestic playacting with Mamara. With everything on the line, what future will she choose for herself and her adopted daughter?      Amazon KU

RISE AND CONVERGE SERIES BOOK 3 by S E Chandler

VS Note: Not listed as a romance.

The luck stops here. A double-wide dose of action and misadventure, Rise & Converge follows Ehra’s transition into Jett as she starts a new life in the nation’s capital, Cleveland. Her subversive policy proposal gets all the wrong attention as it threatens to upend society’s inequities. And pressures of public life brought on by friendly fire strain her fragile new relationship to the breaking point. Plus, one wrong word could undo everything and thrust her back into a life of groveling and worse. Will she be able to hold her tongue and her house together without revealing her identity while she changes the world forever? To rise, first you must burn.      Amazon KU

BLOOD SPIRITS (DAEWRR VAMPIRE TRILOGY BOOK 1) by Eden Ember and Starr Huntress

Would you give your life for a love that lasts forever? ASHE – Bad genetics mean I’m destined to die young, so I’ve made a vow to never fall in love. After all, why give someone my heart when it’ll stop beating before I’m 30? But meeting Radu changes everything. He’s tall, dark, and mysterious, and oh so sexy. Breaking my vow and falling for him must be fate because he has secrets that could change my destiny—and give me what I thought I’d never have: true love, a family, and the chance to live forever. Would you betray your family to claim your one true mate? RADU – When my family left Daerr and sought refuge on planet Earth, my duty as the eldest son required that I follow the lead of the matriarch of the family who wanted to dictate all areas including finding a mate for me. Yet the moment I lay eyes on Ashe, I know she’s my one true mate, and I’d do anything to make her mine. She sets my heart on fire and entices me in a way no other human could. Claiming her is reckless because she doesn’t know who—or what—I really am. And when our love faces the ultimate test, I’ll be forced to make an unthinkable choice: save her life or our unborn child.     Amazon KU

DWALLI HEIR by Debra Dunbar

Blink Scrapwire will soon inherit a business empire—but only if her family doesn’t realize her father is already dead. Inheritance law among the Dwalli is complicated, which is why Blink has kept her father’s demise a secret for years. The plan is to lay low, to manage the black market and used parts trade from her home base and pretend her father is continuously off negotiating various business deals. It’s a plan that’s worked for years…until now. When Kye Cutterbolt and his brother walk into her parts shop, Blink finds herself wanting to do more than just lay low. A lucrative off-planet business deal throws Kye and Blink together and sparks fly, but getting close to the other Dwalli puts Blink’s future at risk. Will Kye discover her secret and betray her? Can Blink do the unthinkable and trust her heart?

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CROSSED ODDS (BOOK ONE OF THE CRYSTAL DYSTOPIA SERIES) by Carey Blakeley

VS Note: Not listed as a romance.

Welcome to dystopian San Diego, year 2122. A devastating world war has imperiled life, creating shortages of food and people. As humans struggle to reproduce, a rise in child kidnappings requires the talents of detectives like Keira Kincaid to solve. When the baby of a high-ranking government official gets abducted, Keira’s work on the case begins to provide clues to the disappearance of her girlfriend, Blaise, a federal agent. Soon Keira finds herself at the convergence of multiple criminal organizations, government officials, and environmental activists. The stakes get higher and the ramifications for national security grow deeper. Aiding her is a supernatural ability she keeps hidden that brings her into contact with a covert group of people who enlist Keira to help them manifest a better way of life moving forward.    Amazon KU

RAZOR STRIKE by Lee Sarpel

Eight years ago, Harbor Corporation hired Trez as one of its Strikers, cybernetically outfitted commandos who carry out high-risk missions to advance the company’s semi-public corporate wars. It should have been the perfect job for an adrenaline junkie: break into the opposition’s building, dispatch the guards, find the target, do whatever the higher-ups demand. But Trez can’t cope with the violence anymore. She also can’t afford to retire any time soon. Her hapless father owes money to the Makos, the most powerful crime ring in the city-state of Portland. If Trez can’t pay off his debt, the Makos will expose Trez’s carefully hidden past misdeeds to her employer. Forget being out of a job: she’ll be jailed for life if Harbor doesn’t eliminate her first. Luckily, her longtime friend, colleague, and onetime fling Eric is determined to help her fix her problems. Can Trez swallow her pride, navigate mob politics, evade a colony of robot iguanas, and face down an anarchist cell before the life she’s built for herself crumbles?       Amazon      Kobo

MY BRUTAL ALPHA (ROYALLY CLAIMED BOOK 2) by Jupiter Belle

My life wasn’t great. I worked too much, and I had zero fun. All I wanted to do was escape and start over. One night the universe decided to grant me my wish. It should have been a good thing, right? Wrong. My brand new adventure, one that I spent my entire life wishing for, happened because I got abducted by an alien. I mean, the alien is really, really hot and sexy, but still. And that’s not even touching on the fact that he keeps calling me his mate.      Amazon KU

STALKER (CYBORG RANGERS SERIES BOOK 3) by Clarissa Lake and Christine Myers

Stalker Knight is one of six Cyborg Marine Rangers who have returned to Earth to bring law and order back to North America West after an interstellar war left Earth in ruins. Each of the team members hopes to find their one genetic mate.
Stalker finds his mate when he pulls the pilot from a plane shot down before it explodes. Neely Albert, a former prostitute turned smuggler, is not impressed when Stalker announces that she is his genetic mate. However, her smuggling days are over with the loss of her flyer. Neely is worried that the overlord will make her pay for the weapons. The big cyborg ranger talks her into going to California to help him with reconnaissance in L.A. in preparation for rebuilding. Neely sees it as her way out, but she also can’t deny her intense attraction to Stalker. Once Neely agrees to go west with him, Stalker can just let nature take its course. He is pleasantly surprised by how capable she is of helping him.       Amazon KU

THE STARDUST THIEF (THE SANDSEA TRILOGY BOOK 1) by Chelsea Abdullah

Neither here nor there, but long ago . . . Loulie al-Nazari is the Midnight Merchant: a criminal who, with the help of her jinn bodyguard, hunts and sells illegal magic. When she saves the life of a cowardly prince, she draws the attention of his powerful father, the sultan, who blackmails her into finding an ancient lamp that has the power to revive the barren land—at the cost of sacrificing all jinn. With no choice but to obey or be executed, Loulie journeys with the sultan’s oldest son to find the artifact. Aided by her bodyguard, who has secrets of his own, they must survive ghoul attacks, outwit a vengeful jinn queen, and confront a malicious killer from Loulie’s past. And, in a world where story is reality and illusion is truth, Loulie will discover that everything—her enemy, her magic, even her own past—is not what it seems, and she must decide who she will become in this new reality.     Amazon     AB     Apple Books     Kobo

BEAR IN A BOOKSTORE (ESTES PARK SHIFTERS BOOK 3) by Liz Paffel

Grizzly shifter Desi Mitchell is ready to settle down and start a family. As a former security expert for the United States military, he’s starting his own security firm just in time as frenzied treasure hunters from the Famous Race take over the town and bring a rash of weird happenings. He’s watching out for the residents, including sexy new bookstore owner, Kora Meredith. His bear wants to claim her as his fated mate. She wants him to secure her home tighter than Fort Knox and get lost. Kora is converting the hundred-year-old brothel into a bookstore to help forget her past. Staying busy helps soothe her chaotic mind—a mind that won’t let her have a relationship, or grand adventures, or go to the store somedays. She tries to deter Desi when he insists on helping her. She resists when he swears they are fated mates. But the clues lead them to a treasure neither of them was expecting. And danger threatens to push Kora over the edge. Can they find what they’re looking for before it’s too late?     Amazon KU

DOUBLE PROMISES (CIDER FALLS SHIFTERS BOOK 3) by R E Butler

Purebred lion twins Archer and Gunner have been running the Cider Falls Garage for three years, since they were exiled from their pride for wanting to share a mate. They can’t wait to find their truemate and start the next chapter of their lives. They just hope she won’t mind being loved by two possessive, protective lions. Cougar-tiger hybrid Willow Ezarra has been on the run since she was sixteen and shifted into a tiger with odd coloring, sending her purebred-only cougar pride into a rage. It’s not her fault that her mother had a tryst with a tiger and hid it from everyone—even her!—or that her pride tried to kill her on sight. She’s so tired of running, of hiding. When she hears about a town where hybrids are welcome, she doesn’t believe it until she steps foot in Cider Falls and discovers the truth for herself. What she finds in Cider Falls is not only a place to finally call home, but a place where she finds love with twin lions. The only problem? Her pride turned her in to the Federal Shifter Alliance seven years ago and she’s on their most-wanted list. Can the Cider Falls alpha and her mates keep her safe or will she lose her new home and her freedom?      Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

SAVAGE EMBRACE (SAVAGE SHIFTERS BOOK 5) by Milly Taiden

Ariana went home to visit her cousins and meet her goddaughter for the first time. She didn’t expect to find out her childhood friend was marrying the town’s mean girl. On her way to show him proof that his fiancée isn’t who he thinks, she is stopped by the sexiest and most stubborn man on the planet. The groom’s best man. If only she could focus on her mission instead of how handsome and strong the guy is. Fierce, wolf shifter entrepreneur, takes his friendships seriously. So when his college buddy asks him to be the best man at his wedding, Fierce refuses to let anyone mess up the big day. Especially not a beautiful woman intent on stopping the wedding. She’s in for a surprise. Fierce isn’t one to back off. Keeping the beautiful Ari from ruining the nuptials isn’t as hard as keeping his hands off her. After all, it’s nearly impossible when she’s his mate. It appears that someone else in the town wants the wedding to go on after a failed attempt on Ari’s life. The culprit seems obvious. But assumptions, they will find out, can get you hurt. If Fierce doesn’t wise up quickly, not even his wolf will be able to save their mate from the force plotting to kill her.       Amazon KU

TOTALLY HARD CLAW (PARANORMAL DATING AGENCY BOOK 50) by Milly Taiden

Rachel Sanford spent so much of her life taking care of her ailing mother that she never had much of a chance to live. When Gerri Wilder introduces her to the idea of lion shifters, alien planets, and fated romance, Rachel figures, why not? Too bad she wasn’t prepared to find the most handsome man in the form of Arkoni! Arkoni is a lion shifter alpha, leader of the Shining Rock Pride on Nova Aurora. Stoic and melancholy, he soon comes out of his shell to romance the heart of the mesmerizing earth woman. Rachel lights a fire inside of him that he never knew possible, and soon he’s about to do whatever it takes to win her over. Together, they navigate their blossoming romance and attempt to solve a mystery that includes sabotage and assassination attempts. Can they figure it all out in time, or will Rachel decide that life on Earth was much easier?     Amazon KU

CAST IN BLOOD (THE UNNATURAL BRETHREN BOOK 3) by Silvana G Sanchez

Ivan Lockhart’s life tangles with the Deveraux witches yet again when he’s summoned to their ancestral manor in Paris. But when Ivan reaches the City of Lights, he brings demons of his own. His deceased brother, Viktor, haunts him now as much as he did in life. A rift breaks between the mightiest families of hybrid warlocks. The Drakens and the Ursa Clan, dragon and bear shapeshifters, fight to win dominance over the magic world. And now, more than ever, their relevancy is at stake, as the most powerful Deveraux witch there ever was returns from the grave.      Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

SACRIFICE (THE BLACKWATCH CHRONICLES BOOK 3) by H M Clarke

Warrior Ryn Weaver is the Savior of Kaldor. But the enemy still lurks in the shadows of the city. The traitor is still at large and sits in the center of a web of intrigue waiting for the moment to act. Dagan Drake, Tribunal Mage, and Ryn’s Pair, discovers that an enemy from his past has escaped their prison and is working with the traitor against him. When the traitor is discovered and the final battle has begun, will the old enemy survive to take its revenge against the city? Or will Ryn and Dagan survive to clear out the nest of traitors once and for all?     Amazon KU

POTIONS AND OCEANS (AMYTHYST’S WAND SHOP MYSTERIES BOOK 6) by Laura Greenwood and Arizona Tape

Amy and Ambrose are back with their final case…can they catch the killer before it’s too late?

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DESTINY (KALIYA SAHNI BOOK 6) by K N Banet

In a previous life, I had run from it, and that choice was the death of me. That mistake went down in history, becoming a story that haunted my people for centuries. I won’t run this time. I’ve regrouped, collected my allies, and sheltered my people. Now, I go hunting. I can’t rest until my people are safe. I can’t stop until the ones we lost are avenged. Standing beside me, always, is Raphael, Warlord of the Cambions. I need his support now more than ever because the weight on my shoulders is heavier than I have ever been forced to carry.     Amazon KU

THE SKINNY ON DJINNI: A MYTHMATCHED M/M ROMANCE by  E J Russell

Being in tech time-out totally sucks. Hector Gonzales knew the danger when he hacked the magic grid to marry it with human technology. He’d never imagined this system crash: A total tech suspension while the tradition-bound supe council reviews his case. He’s reduced to running errands for his friends, and seriously? How had people survived before GPS? Then several wrong turns—thank you so much, stupid paper map—lead him to a remote burger joint. And when he spots the cute guy behind the counter? His wolf wakes up and howls You have arrived at your destination. Getting fired—again—totally sucks. Rafi Abbas tries to give customers what they want, he really does. However, when he gets distracted by the lovely man with the gorgeous brown skin, he screws up another customer’s order and his boss fires him on the spot. With no money, no job, and soon nowhere to live, Rafi has no business saying yes when the lovely man asks him out. But something about Hector whispers home. Obeying the Secrecy Pact totally sucks. To keep the supe community safe, werewolves cannot partner romantically with humans. That rule has been programmed into Hector since he was a pup. But as the day slides from bad to worse to are-you-freaking-kidding-me, Hector sees the moratorium for what it is: ridiculous and outdated. For Rafi, he’s willing to challenge the status quo. After all, things can’t very well get worse than worst. Right?     Amazon

PLAIDYPUS (A MAGICAL ROMANTIC COMEDY BOOK 19) by R J Blain

After a close encounter of the hotspot kind, Nadine’s paws are full figuring out how to feed her thirsty vampire of a brother, trying to convince the CDC she actually can be a shapeshifter infected with the lycanthropy virus, and dodging the pack of crazy women out for her blood—or her brother’s body. She’s not sure if they want her or her brother, but she doesn’t want to find out.Nadine knows one thing for certain: her backwater town is too small for everybody coming to pay her family of two a visit. Maybe she doesn’t have a male platypus’s venomous spurs, but she’s ready to put up a fight to protect her brother, and not even the sexy plaid-clad stranger strutting his stuff is going to lure her away from home. Assuming she’ll be given a choice in the matter is only the first of her mistakes.

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MAGIC AND MALICE by Various

Enter worlds of magic, mischief, and monsters. Multiple authors from across the globe have come together to bring you new and exclusive urban fantasy stories. From vampires, apocalypses, Fae, witches, and more, each story will thrill and enchant you           . Amazon KU

ACADEMY FOR REAPERS YEAR FOUR  by M L Guida and Piper Fox

I got expelled and now i’m stuck in a reaper’s prison. If I try to escape, a demon will hunt me down and demand my soul. And my mate isn’t making things easy here. We have to attend school to change our behavior, or remain here forever, but he’s breaking every single rule. I can’t stay here. I have to make things right, even if it means I’ll be a demon’s slave forever.     Amazon KU

LURE OF A DEMON (UNEARTHLY SINS NOVELS) by Stefanie Dawn

I’ve been with bad girls before, but this is a whole new level of messed up, even for me. Because she’s a demon. As in, one of Satan’s minions, demon. Try as I might, I can’t seem to fight the attraction I have for her, even though I know what she truly is. And apparently, she can see right through me and uses my conflicting feelings to tease and torture me with my own lust. Then when I think of getting her under me, I don’t know if I want to strangle or kiss her. Perhaps both. Even in a do-or-die situation, she treats the world as her own personal amusement park. Life is her own twisted game, one I am now caught up in. So, how did I go from wanting to destroy her to needing to protect her? And how do I keep myself safe when, because of her, I’m in the firing line too? They say lust is one of the seven deadly sins. I should be strong enough to resist her. But somehow, she uses this sin against me. And the control I’ve trained so hard to maintain comes apart with one simple press of her body against mine. Even if I burn in Hell for my desire, at least I know she’ll still be there.   AmazonKU

DISCOURAGED SECRET WOLF (SHIFTER WOLVES OF PLEASANT VALLEY) by Serena Meadows

Matt Gardner was so ridiculously rude to me when I first met him. In fact, it was hate at first sight.  I was stuck in a small town in Texas that I’d never been to…And forced to ask for help from Matt who happened to be a wolf shifter. Matt was everything I wished my ex had been. The same ex that stole my advertising work and ran away. It was my search for him that brought me to Pleasant Valley. Falling in love with my new enemy wasn’t a part of my plan. But the way Matt held me while I cried on his shoulder told me everything I needed to know about him. I knew that he would protect me when my ex tried to destroy my life again. He would bring me back if I was taken. I knew that Matt was the love of my life…But was he going to be able to save me in time for us to be together?   AmazonKU

MADDIE (VAMPIRES IN WONDERLAND BOOK 1) by  Candace Robinson and Amber R Duell

She’s a mad hatter. He’s a loyal brother. Together they must survive a world steeped in blood. Maddie has been trying to rescue her sister from the Queen of Hearts’ prison for two years. When her last hope to infiltrate the palace fails, Maddie is left with no choice but to join forces with a sexy man from outside of Wonderland. Noah’s life has become a repetitive cycle ever since breaking up with his long-time girlfriend. But then his sister, Alice, arrives at his doorstep sporting a new pair of fangs. Noah vows to cure her, even if it means sacrificing himself. Tensions rise when the Queen of Hearts threatens to take down Maddie and Noah’s sisters, putting both their worlds in peril. They must combine their strengths to bring their enemy to her knees and protect their hearts … or risk losing them. Maddie is the first in a series of sizzling romance, sexy vampires, and devious villains.   AmazonKU

THE GHOST AND THE MEDIUM (HAUNTING DANIELLE BOOK 30) by Bobbi Holmes

When Marlow House reopens as a bed and breakfast, one of its first guests is Danielle’s former mother-in-law, who Danielle has not talked to since moving to Oregon. The mother-in-law brings with her one of the country’s top mediums. Or as Danielle calls him, one of the country’s top con-men.

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DEFEATING NIGHTMARES (INSTITUTUM SEQUUNTER SOMNIA I.S.S BOOK 3) by M Sinclair

Follow Arabella and her monsters on the next part of their journey!     Amazon KU

GRANDMASTER OF DEMONIC CULTIVATION VOLUME 2 by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu

Following the trail of a dismembered corpse, Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji arrive at the gates of Yi City: an old, abandoned town shrouded in mist and restless spirits. A fiendish foe awaits them in the shadows, heralding a tale of heartbreak and tragedy. When the mysterious corpse’s identity is finally revealed, the hunt for its killer plunges Wei Wuxian back into the depths of the cultivation world’s politics, where he must keep his enemies close and Lan Wangji even closer.

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COURTED BY BEASTS (HEART OF A MONSTER BOOK 2) by Eva Chase

Despite our best efforts, my devoted monstrous men and I have fallen into the clutches of one of our most powerful enemies. But the demon strikes a deal with me—our safety in exchange for my cooperation in a mysterious scheme. It turns out he wants me to tap into magical powers more vile than the brutality I’ve faced from his kind. With my family and the men I’ve fallen for on the line, playing along may be my only chance at survival. But as we search for a way to win our freedom for good, the danger grows greater by the day. I’m running out of options. To defeat the villains who want to claim me, will I have to turn into one myself?     Amazon KU

THE ARCHANGEL’S STAR (REALM OF THE IMMORTALS ARCHANGLE ROMANCE BOOK 2) by Juliette N Banks

Playboy archangel, Raphael is determined to forget the sexy rockstar he met in Hawaii. With the new threat of being mated hanging over his head, it would be better if he just stayed in heaven. Yet, fate keeps bringing them together. Isabella has it all; fame, success, and two Emmys on her mantle. Guilt from a mistake in her youth forced her to agree to marry her ex when she turned thirty-five. Something she was willing to do, until she met Raphael just weeks before the deadline. His green eyes and soul-destroying kisses take her breath away. When she finds out what he is, Isabella has to make a life-destroying decision, but Raphael is determined to make her his.

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HAVEN’S FALL (REBEL MAGE BOOK 2) by Elizabeth Schlecter

Still reeling from his final encounter with the Elders, Matthias finally reaches the promised safety of Haven. There, he is met with suspicion and accusations, learning too late that the new world he’s entered is built on as many illusions and lies as the world he’s left behind, and that the safe home he’s been searching for isn’t safe after all. When all the illusions come crashing down, and Matthias barely escapes with his life and his friends, he finds himself going back to the start—and finds himself one step closer to the truth.     Amazon KU

HIS DARK EMBRACE by Amanda Ashley

Skylynn “Sky” McNamara O’Brien has returned to Vista Verde, California. But instead of it being a happy return, she has come to her childhood home in sadness to bury her beloved grandfather. And to top it all off, her older brother is missing. With no one to lean on, Sky turns to her childhood crush and neighbor, the mysterious Kaiden Thorne. The obsessive crush of her childhood still lives across the street and wow, is hotter, more handsome, and just as desirable as ever. When Kaiden sees the beautiful, desirable woman Sky has become, he can’t control the bloodlust he feels for her. When a simple kiss gets out of control and Kaiden draws just a taste of Sky’s blood from a nick on her lip, all he can think of is making Sky his for eternity. The biggest problem will be if his beloved Sky can accept the man—the vampire—he is. Sky can either save him or destroy him. Kaiden must be sure her love for him is stronger than her fear of what he is. Once Sky commits to Kaiden, there will be no turning back. She will be his forever.     AmazonKU

THE HOURGLASS THRONE (THE TAROT SEQUENCE BOOK 3) by K D Edwards

As Rune Saint John grapples with the challenges of assuming the Sun Throne, a powerful barrier appears around New Atlantis’s famed rejuvenation center. But who could have created such formidable magic . . . what do they want from the immortality clinic . . . and what remains of the dozens trapped inside? Though Rune and his lifelong bodyguard Brand are tasked with investigating the mysterious barrier, Rune is also busy settling into his new life at court. Claiming his father’s throne has irrevocably thrown him into the precarious world of political deception, and he must secure relationships with newfound allies in time to keep his growing found family safe. His relationship with his lover, Addam Saint Nicholas, raises additional political complications they must navigate. But he and Brand soon discover that the power behind the barrier holds a much more insidious, far-reaching threat to his family, to his people, and to the world. Now, the rulers of New Atlantis must confront an enemy both new and ancient as the flow of time itself is drawn into the conflict. And as Rune finds himself inexorably drawn back to the fall of his father’s court and his own torture at the hands of masked conspirators, the secrets that he has long guarded will be dragged into the light—changing the Sun Throne, and New Atlantis, forever.     Amazon      AB     Apple Books     Kobo

THE SHADOW’S HEIR (THE CURSED QUEENS BOOK 2) by E E Hornburg

Myra has spent years hiding—in servitude of the now imprisoned Queen Amelia, and from a lineage she never wanted. Now that she is freed from Amelia’s clutches, Myra is ready for a new start, but the echoes of the past, and the truth of who she is—a direct descendant of Stula, the goddess of death—will only disrupt the peace she wants to find in the kingdom of Oxare. The kingdom is beautiful, as is the handsome prince Alvis and though his offer to join him at the Golden Palace is tempting, Myra is determined to make her own way. But when a life on her own becomes too difficult, Myra is forced to accept Alvis’ offer and lands in the thick of a plot to free Queen Amelia. To keep the entire realm and her people safe, Myra and Alvis must find out who among the Golden Palace court is the betrayer before Amelia escapes. But with each passing day Myra feels her connection to Alvis growing stronger, and her past continues to haunt her. Can they protect the kingdom and each other, before Amelia takes her revenge and Alvis finds out the truth?      Amazon     Kobo

THAT TIME I GOT DRUNK AND YEETED A LOVE POTION AT A WEREWOLF: MEAD MISHAPS BOOK 2 by Kimberly Lemming

Anyone else ever thrown a drink at someone’s head, only to miss entirely and hit a stranger behind them? Then have that stranger fall madly in love with you because it turned out that drink you threw was a love potion? No, just me? Well damn. Dealing with a pirate ship full of demons that just moved into town was hard enough. Now on top of it, I have to convince a werewolf that I’m not his fated mate, he’s just drugged. Easier said than done. Though I have to say, having a gorgeous man show up and do all of your chores while telling you you’re beautiful isn’t the worst thing to happen to a girl.     Amazon KU

FROM BAD TO CURSED (THE WITCHES OF THISTLE GROVE BOOK 2) by Lana Harper

Wild child Isidora Avramov is a thrill chaser, adept demon summoner, and—despite the whole sexy-evil-sorceress vibe—also a cuddly animal lover. When she’s not designing costumes and new storylines for the Arcane Emporium’s haunted house, Issa’s nursing a secret, conflicted dream of ditching her family’s witchy business to become an indie fashion designer in her own right.  But when someone starts sabotaging the celebrations leading up to this year’s Beltane festival with dark, dangerous magic, a member of the rival Thorn family gets badly hurt—throwing immediate suspicion on the Avramovs. To clear the Avramov name and step up for her family when they need her the most, Issa agrees to serve as a co-investigator, helping none other than Rowan Thorn get to the bottom of things. Rowan is the very definition of lawful good, so tragically noble and by-the-book he makes Issa’s teeth hurt. In accordance with their families’ complicated history, he and Issa have been archenemies for years and have grown to heartily loathe each other. But as the unlikely duo follow a perplexing trail of clues to a stunning conclusion, Issa and Rowan discover how little they really know each other… and stumble upon a maddening attraction that becomes harder to ignore by the day.

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THE WEREWOLF’S HEART (SUPERNATURAL AFFAIRS BOOK 1) by F N Manning

A supernatural detective goes undercover to catch a predator… love was never part of the plan.
Being a new homeowner is nothing like Aaron Honeywell imagined. Instead of unpacking and decorating, he’s suddenly dodging grabby fox shifters and getting a crash course in the supernatural world. And his teacher is none other than a drop-dead sexy werewolf who seems to want him too. But he’s sworn to put Aaron’s safety above everything else, including their desires. Merritt Slate loves his job. Usually. It’s just hard to remember why when the detective is stuck undercover in suburbia to catch a predator powerful enough to abduct werewolves. He won’t let an innocent person get caught in the crossfire, so protecting Aaron is more important than his feelings, no matter what his wolf thinks. But the threats lurking outside their cozy street are getting closer to home. Kidnapping shifters is just the beginning of a sinister magical plot that may require Aaron’s help to succeed… whether he’s willing to provide it or not. Can the werewolf protect his heart or will evil forces shatter it forever?     Amazon KU

RAZZMATAZZ: A NOVEL by Christopher Moore

San Francisco, 1947. Bartender Sammy “Two Toes” Tiffin and the rest of the Cookie’s Coffee Irregulars—a ragtag bunch of working mugs last seen in Noir—are on the hustle: they’re trying to open a driving school; shanghai an abusive Swedish stevedore; get Mable, the local madam, and her girls to a Christmas party at the State Hospital without alerting the overzealous head of the S.F.P.D. vice squad; all while Sammy’s girlfriend, Stilton (a.k.a. the Cheese), and her “Wendy the Welder” gal pals are using their wartime shipbuilding skills on a secret project that might be attracting the attention of some government Men in Black. And, oh yeah, someone is murdering the city’s drag kings and club owner Jimmy Vasco is sure she’s next on the list and wants Sammy to find the killer. Meanwhile, Eddie “Moo Shoes” Shu has been summoned by his Uncle Ho to help save his opium den from Squid Kid Tang, a vicious gangster who is determined to retrieve a priceless relic: an ancient statue of the powerful Rain Dragon that Ho stole from one of the fighting tongs forty years earlier. And if Eddie blows it, he just might call down the wrath of that powerful magical creature on all of Fog City.

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THIS TIME TOMORROW: A NOVEL by Emma Straub

VS Note: you know me and these time travel/second chance kind of stories! I put it on my TBR list.

On the eve of her 40th birthday, Alice’s life isn’t terrible. She likes her job, even if it isn’t exactly the one she expected. She’s happy with her apartment, her romantic status, her independence, and she adores her lifelong best friend. But her father is ailing, and it feels to her as if something is missing. When she wakes up the next morning she finds herself back in 1996, reliving her 16th birthday. But it isn’t just her adolescent body that shocks her, or seeing her high school crush, it’s her dad:  the vital, charming, 40-something version of her father with whom she is reunited. Now armed with a new perspective on her own life and his, some past events take on new meaning. Is there anything that she would change if she could?      Amazon     AB     Apple Books     Kobo

TWIN CROWNS by Catherine Doyle and Katherine Webber

Wren Greenrock has always known that one day she would steal her sister’s place in the palace. Trained from birth to return to the place of her parents’ murder and usurp the only survivor, she will do anything to rise to power and protect the community of witches she loves. Or she would, if only a certain palace guard wasn’t quite so distractingly attractive, and if her reckless magic didn’t have a habit of causing trouble…Princess Rose Valhart knows that with power comes responsibility. Marriage into a brutal kingdom awaits, and she will not let a small matter like waking up in the middle of the desert in the company of an extremely impertinent (and handsome) kidnapper get in the way of her royal duty. But life outside the palace walls is wilder and more beautiful than she ever imagined, and the witches she has long feared might turn out to be the family she never knew she was missing. Two sisters separated at birth and raised into entirely different worlds are about to get to know each other’s lives a whole lot better. But as coronation day looms closer and they each strive to claim their birthright, the sinister Kingsbreath, Willem Rathborne, becomes increasingly determined that neither will succeed. Who will ultimately rise to power and wear the crown?

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PRINCESS’S PET by J K Jeffrey

VS Note: From FEB 15

Percy finds herself in the unexpected position of being soul matched to a royal princess. All upon their 18th birthday must submit a sample of their blood for soul match testing. Half-witch Percy Flores never imagined for one moment that she would be matched to a royal. Vampire Princess Selene Borealis is less than pleased with her soul match, but with a mysterious enemy threatening her future throne, the lower class Percy might be her only hope.     Amazon KU

TIGER CLAIMED: AN ISLAND STRIPE PRIDE TALE by C D Gorri

His Tiger wants to claim her, but she wants to reveal his secret. The Shifter Council of New York City has announced a warning to all its citizens. Danger is lurking on the horizon, and now more than ever, the supernatural community must work to keep their secret. With increasing reports from normals of supernatural activity in the Big Apple, their entire existence is at risk. Trench Tora is and Enforcer for the Island Stripe Pride. When his Neta sends him to investigate a vlogger claiming to have seen a man turn into a dog, he doesn’t expect to be attracted to the curvy beauty. More than that. He thinks she’s his mate. Bria Grotto is trying to make a name for herself among the millions of paranormal investigators out there by investigating claims of the supernatural in the big city. Just when she thinks she caught her big break, Bria finds herself hunted by the very creatures she means to catch on camera. Should she trust the big, sexy stranger who comes to her rescue? Even if it means giving up her prize footage?       Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

SHIFTER VILLAGE (HEARTS OF STONE BOOK 3) by C D Gorri

Are memories enough to warm his frozen heart? When Niels Orson is summoned home to attend his grandfather’s funeral, he isn’t prepared to see the one person who could upset his whole life. Edie Battista. His fated mate. Beautiful as ever, the mayor of Aster Village and owner of Battista Bakery has blossomed into a striking woman. Sassy and curvy, she is every Bear’s dream. Even if her welcome is less than cordial. Not that he blames her. In and out, that’s his plan. But Niels is met with a few surprises from the old man’s last will and testament. He must take steps to claim ownership of the small New Jersey village, or it will be sold to a ruthless developer. Can Niels save the town and claim his mate? Or will he become the ice man everyone thinks he is?     Amazon KU

ASCENDANT: BOOK 3 THE MADE ONES SAGA by Vicki Stiefel

What if you could be young again? Would it be a dream come true or truly a nightmare? For Sybelle, the youngest of the Balazova sisters, awakening on the parallel world of Eleutia is no delight. From experiencing near suffocation to changes in her flesh, Eleutia seems a strange and hostile place, though the world itself feels oddly familiar. Her resonance with The Kestrel, the mysterious leader of the CastOuts, only increases her bewilderment, as does the appearance of Mother Tree. As Mother pulls Sybi into her orbit, the controlling Alchemics tighten their noose on Eleutia. War is brewing—no longer will Eleutia’s symbiotic animal clans tolerate the Alchemic strictures. Could Sybelle be the fulcrum fated to avoid destruction and save this strange world? Or is she merely a pawn to be used by the Alchemics in their battle for supremacy? Worse, will Sybi’s tug-of-war ultimately destroy her, the sisters she adores, and the man who has come to mean the world to her. Or will she ascend, triumphant, and save all she holds dear?       Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

BABY AND THE WARRIOR (SHIFTER RESCUE BOOK 4) by Victoria Sue

What would it take to simply give up? Barely nothing. Matthew “Red” Carter’s life had been over since his mate had returned to be the tiger prince he was born to be. The mate Red would never–could never–measure up to. His life had been over since he was seventeen, and Bodhi’s was a bright spark that was just beginning. It would have been simple had Bodhi agreed. But Bodhi had other ideas. Stolen as a newborn cub, Bodhi had only ever learned to hide. Hide from those that would hurt him, and hide from himself. Bodhi knew Red was his mate, bound by loss and facing a future neither wanted, maybe the time was right for another lesson? The only weapon he had was love, but this fight wasn’t one he was prepared to lose.      Amazon KU      AB

HARE TODAY (SUDDENLY SHIFTERS) by Elva Birch

Kayleigh Sheppard is up for advancement at her law firm against her rival, her best friend, and her greatest regret. But promotion isn’t the biggest shake-up on the day that her teenage daughter abruptly changes into a hare! Matteo Ricci is the perfect gentleman and will never admit how much he pines for his coworker Kayleigh…until his hand is forced when he suddenly turns into a mountain lion and scares her into a rosebush. Can two competitors with a sudden new shapeshifting secret turn their friendship into something more?     Amazon KU

SHATTERED CURSE (SHADOW CITY: DEMON WOLF BOOK 2) by Jen L Gray

Fate is the cruel mistress who crumbled my entire world. Hidden truths have surfaced, and I’m forced to question some of the people closest to me. Instead of turning into the shadow form of a demon, I’m a wolf shifter with the same dark fur as my enemies. My fated mate, a sexy silver wolf, should be standing by my side as we face a frightening new enemy, but he was kidnapped along with four other shifters. Saving them could cost my life, but it’ll bring me closer to finding out who… or rather what I am and why I’m being hunted. Everything is falling apart, but I’ll do anything to protect my mate and my newfound family… because sometimes, the price of love is the inevitable fall.   AmazonKU

BEWITCHED TO DEATH (THE CRAYON KITTEN COZY MYSTERY SERIES BOOK 1) by Constance Barker

Welcome to Parsons Where the Ghosts Are Burly and Tattooed and the Witches Commune With the Dead – Kacie Thatcher likes to use her powers to speak to the dead and pad her wallet at the same time. However, when she’s called back to her hometown to settle her estranged dead sister’s affairs, she discovers a world of enchantment and murder. While not wanting to stay, one herbal potion witch, a fae, and her dead sister’s familiar, a crayon kitty, persuade her to remain in town. A muscular and bald ghost also implores her to stay and help him where her dead sister left off. When a murder occurs in the mostly serene town, the local Sheriff calls on Kacie to help. Her sister assisted him before and he feels Kacie may be able to as well. But does Kacie want to be involved? Is a murder investigation and a burly ghost too much for the young witch? Or, over the course of the series, will she find her the true meaning of friendship and love while battling against an evil force.   AmazonKU

PACK MASTER (VAMPIRE KINGS BOOK 3) by Loki Renard

It takes a wolf to break a wolf. (And to humble a vampire prince.) Pack master Henry Riker has his hands full with the men of the house of Maddox. Will has the world’s worst craving. He can try to fight it. He can try to control it. He will fail. William’s hunger is everything. To fulfill it, he will stop at nothing. He will sacrifice anything. Master will become jailer. Family will become enemy. Love will be just another useless thing he cannot consume. But Maddox has no intention of giving up on his boy. Every good king knows when to recruit new generals. Enter the pack master, the very last of his kind still presiding over a functioning werewolf pack. William is about to learn some manners, wolf style. If that weren’t enough work for one wolf, it soon becomes apparent that Will is not the only troublemaker who needs handling. Lorien also catches the pack master’s attention. And perhaps even his affection. But the arrogant vampire prince must first be humbled if he is to be loved.   AmazonKU

NEXT DOOR DRAGON DADDY (SECRET SHIFTERS NEXT DOOR BOOK 1) by Roxie Ray

Tate is not the sort of neighbor you can ignore. Especially when he walks around half naked for all the world to see. I can’t help that I got a weak spot for bad boys. But that was before I became a single mom, and I’m not so weak anymore. Besides, Tate lights my temper without even trying, and I swear he enjoys teasing me. Well, two can play at that game, and I think it’s time someone teaches him a lesson. My friends tell me that I’m playing with fire, that I don’t know how dangerous Tate truly is. But I’m not scared of a little heat between neighbors. But there’s something different about Tate that I can’t put my finger on, and I’m determined to find out what it is. Even if it means getting burned.     Amazon KU

CITY OF WOLVES (NIGHTMARKED BOOK 2) by Kat Ross

Who is the Jack of Wolves? Kasia’s cards never lie . . .And all her readings warn of mortal danger. Hunted by the Order of the Black Sun, she flees to a remote manor house in Kvengard. But evil has come to the city. Children are going missing. Ghostly figures haunt the grounds at night. Can she use her newfound powers to discover the truth before it’s too late? At the Arx, Alexei is investigating the abductions. The case leads him down ever darker paths—and towards both his brother and the woman he yearns for. An ancient text on alchemy holds the keys to solving the mystery, if the Order doesn’t find them both first. Meanwhile, the Nightmage Malach promised to help Nikola reach the witches of Dur-Athaara, but letting her go demands that he renounce his selfish nature. A man with one foot in light and the other in deepest shadow, Malach’s choice will have consequences for them all.       Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

DARK ATTRACTION by Drake LaMarque

Brand: A pansexual college surfer dude looking for love in all the wrong places. Gage: A mysterious goth with something to hide who will do anything to keep what’s his. When they meet at a party, there’s an instant attraction but between Gage’s dominant hunger and Brand’s need to submit to him… the fire may be all-consuming. ..a standalone MM vampire/human romance featuring lots of spice.

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DEATHLY DREAMS (PARANORMAL RISING BOOK 2) by C C Solomon

First there are the nightmares. Then, there’s the violence. Next, the loss of control. Lastly, death.
Evan’s return after six months comes with a dark secret he won’t share, leaving a rift in his relationship with Jazmine. When his long-lost brother, who may present another hurdle for the pair, comes knocking, the couple’s reunion becomes even rockier. However, he isn’t the only one withholding deadly information. Jazmine kept a busy life during Evan’s departure, including joining a dangerous, fighting task force. However, her new job might cost her life when she and her teammates are afflicted with a dream curse. When Jazmine’s affliction begins to show signs of progression, Evan and Jazmine must face secrets that could test their relationship. With the clock running, the two must race to find out who is behind the possible curse before time runs out. When your dreams can literally kill you, where can you escape?      Amazon

THE TROUBLE WITH DEATH AND DEMON GODS (A CARY REDMOND NOVEL) by Kat Simons

Magical Protector Cary Redmond has not been enjoying her test year. Discovering she absorbs magic, figuring out how to release that magic, and dealing with enemies from her past regularly complicates her life. Her seventh year has been overflowing with Trouble. And way too many demons and vampires. Now, with only two months left to go, Cary must face her greatest enemy again. Not to stop him. But to protect him. Family squabbles suck. And when they involve demons, chances of realm destruction are high. Cary will need all the help she can get in this epic stand against the forces of evil. Because if she can’t stop the demons this time…Her world will burn.

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SIRENS AND LEVIATHANS (THE REIGN OF GODDESSES BOOK 2) by C D Britt

Amphitrite has always lived in the shadows of her sisters, but the shadows are where she does her best work. Living two lives was always easy enough for the Goddess; from being a pirate ship captain chasing secrets instead of gold to an upstanding government official. She has worked alongside her spies and sirens for centuries, guarding both the sea and Halcyon. But a war has started against the Titans, and the darkness taking over the sea is now more than she can handle alone. West Murphy has been the golden heir all his life, making selfish choices and surrounding himself with disposable people. That was until the night an act of violence forever changed his life. Now, feeling betrayed by everyone he knows, he considers himself a hollow shell of a man with no true purpose. Until a tsunami changes the tides of his fate forever. This is book two in the “Reign of Goddesses” series. To truly enjoy book two, it is recommended that you read book one.     Amazon KU

RITUAL OF THE ANCIENTS (CHANGING BODIES BOOK 1) by Roan Rosser

Waking up undead was just the start of my bad night. This night is going from bad to worse. My roommate is dead. My sexy neighbor, who I’ve never worked up the guts to talk to before, is standing in my living room. I have a gold amulet I just stole from the museum hidden in my pocket. Oh, and I’m dead… or undead? All the myths about vampires, were-wolves, and the like? Turns out, all true. My sexy neighbor claims I’m a vampire now. I don’t quite believe him, but then again, he turned into a coyote in front of me. Jackal, whatever. Plus, you know, my new fangs. Oh, did I mention my sexy neighbor is an ex-cop? And his cop buddies just knocked down my door. I’m pretty sure this night can’t get any worse… I’m probably wrong.      Amazon     Kobo

CURSES AND CRIMES (ALL THE QUEEN’S KNAVES BOOK 2) by Kate Sparkes

Nightingale Goodweather has a secret. Ten years ago, Gale and her brother Hawk were abandoned in the woods as their village starved. They returned as heroes, children used by God to slay the witch who had cursed their land. What Gale has never told anyone is that her soul was corrupted by magic during her time with the witch. She’s never wavered from her vow to turn her back on that tempting power, but when a new curse arises, spreading sickness and death, Gale realizes she’ll need to stretch the limits of her faith and defy the laws of the land to fight magic with magic. If she wants to save her people and become the true hero she’s always wished to be, she’ll have to risk her soul and her life… and enlist the help of the last person in the world she ever wished to speak to again.      Amazon     Kobo

ONCE UPON A DREAM (MYSTIC BEACH FANTASY ROCKSTAR ROMANCES BOOK 1) by Aislinn Archer

Brighid – I’ve loved Hunter since the day we met. Now I’ve seen a vision of our past together — long before that day in first grade. But Hunter doesn’t believe my vision, and my feelings for him have made things complicated. And that was before his band got its big break. Now, every step he takes toward superstardom feels like he’s leaving me further behind. Hunter – At 15, I was cut adrift, my mother gone, my father casting me aside. The only things that matter to me are my guitar and my best friend, Brighid, who’s always been there for me. But she had this dream, and now she thinks we belong together, as more than friends. Even before my band started taking off, I knew I couldn’t belong with anyone — especially not her. I have to keep her safe, even when what I’m keeping her safe from is me. Two best friends. Two soulmates. A rock-and-roll dream becoming reality, and a romantic dream evaporating in the heat of the spotlight. Bringing both their dreams together in a happily-ever-after could require divine intervention.     Amazon KU

HEART’S RESCUE (HEARTS BELOW) by Meredith Hart

VS Note: From April 15.

When my prince vanishes in an attempt to rescue his sister’s heart from the Lands Below, I have to go after him. It’s what any woman would do for the man she’d been raised to marry. Besides, rescuing the prince should be enough to finally force the king to agree to the union my parents have been planning since I was born. But the frozen Lands Below are nothing like I expected. And Rowan, the brilliant and bitter sentry who’s now my only hope of finding my way back to the Worlds Above, possesses strange, terrifying magic that’s made him an outcast. Even in the land of monsters. And the worst part is, I’m starting to like him.     Amazon KU

A MATTER OF DECEPTIONS (DRAGONS OF THE IRON MOUNTAINS BOOK 2) by Meredith Hart

Rayne completed her secret mission in Cairncliff, but her return to the island kingdom of Valgros feels anything but triumphant. Desperate for answers about her own past, Rayne agrees to let the dragon Doshir pose as her healer and accompany her to her home kingdom where she will search for evidence of Doshir’s mother while he probes the shops and orphanages for clues from her hidden ancestry. Doshir hasn’t left Cairncliff in generations, but his mother’s last message left him no choice. She’s vanished somewhere in the misty recesses of Valgros, leaving Doshir to search for her while somehow avoiding the attention of the Valgros authorities. And trying to ignore his growing attraction to the mysterious, fiery Rayne, a woman who has made it perfectly clear that she’s only helping Doshir in exchange for information of her own. But Valgros is a deadly kingdom for magical creatures, and one misstep could cost both dragons everything.     Amazon KU

TALES OF BEDLAM (BEDLAM MOON BOOK 2) by Kathy Haan

Surviving in the fae realm is not for the faint of heart. Lana learns this the hard way when Dolphina Darling, cult leader and time-traveling vampire witch extraordinaire, forces her through the portal before the next Bedlam Moon. Determined to protect herself and her twins, Lana finds herself alone in the woods, cold, barefoot, and unable to use her magic. Things only go downhill from there…On her first night in Bedlam, Lana is violently attacked by a cruel fae and left for dead. To her surprise, her screams reach the ears of Finian “Finn” Drake, the Luna fae who owns these woods. Finn rushes to her aid and ends up helping Lana in more ways than one. He becomes her guide through the woods, her personal magic tutor, and a middleman between her and the three kings of Bedlam, the very men who can help Lana discover what became of her mom and grant her immortality…As Finn and Lana walk through the woods for months, they face exhaustion, wild beasts, a painful curse, and the undeniable wave of forbidden attraction between them. But when Lana’s barter with the three kings costs her everything, she’s left stranded in a strange castle, and Finn has to make a tough decision: Should he risk going to Earth to recruit Lana’s vampire mates? Will they even believe his version of events? And how will they convince the four kings to give Lana up when they think she’s the best candidate for the role of the High Queen?     Amazon KU

HOT VAMPIRE NEXT DOOR: SEASON THREE (MIDNIGHT HARBOR BOOK 3) by Niiki St Crowe

VS Note: Re-release of a Vella serial.

One of the scariest vampires in Midnight Harbor loves me. I’m not sure if that’s a good or bad thing, but I’m not going to look too closely at it. Not when secrets are coming out about my past and a rival vampire is hellbent on not only possessing me, but my sister too. If I want to survive the secrets and plotting, I’m going to need Bran Duval by my side. Having him in my bed is just a bonus. NOTE: Hot Vampire Next Door is first and foremost a Kindle Vella serial. This version is a boxset of season three episodes and contains episodes 34-53. The story is considered ongoing and does not have a scheduled end date. You can expect high heat, lots of twists, and a vampire who realizes he might be a little more protective of his little mouse than he first realized.      Amazon KU

WILLING (THE UN SERIES BOOK 1) by Izzy Sweet and Sean Moriarty

All my life I’ve been running from a monster. Afraid he’ll catch me and doom me to eternal damnation. Born with a mark declaring I’m one of the few women in the world that can be turned into a vampire, I’ve lived in fear and isolation. Protected and sheltered by the only humans willing to stand up to vampires, the Order of Saint Benedict. But when the monster starts hunting me in my dreams, the truth of the mark I bear is revealed. We’re connected. Two halves of a soul that have been separated. Now there’s nowhere to hide. He can feel me wherever I am. And he’s determined to show me he’s not only my destiny…He is completion.     Amazon KU

ALPHA’S SILENT MATE (WOLFKEEP BOOK 1) by Eve Bale

Trapped beneath the bodies of my dead pack, I wait for my end. It isn’t death that finds me, but him. 
One glance at the alpha who saves me is enough to reveal what he means to me. Everything. Fated mate. A man the universe made just for me. But I can’t stay with him. Slipping away before I kill Shay’s pack isn’t going to be easy. Not when he’s determined to save me, to protect me, to give me everything I want and need. I can’t let him, even if I want those same things. I never counted on the lengths he’ll go to keep me—but most of all, I didn’t count on how much I would want to let him.   Amazon KU

HEIR APPARENT by J Gala

Distant descendant to the throne, Anevay was raised in a rural town where all she did was dream of a life in the city, a life she knew she would never have. On the eve of her wedding to a man thirty-five years her senior, the kingdom is thrown into upheaval after a failed coup left her uncle, the king, and her cousins dead. And leaving Anevay herself… the heir apparent. She found herself torn away from the only world she’d ever known, and thrust into a position she was always told she would never hold. Queen. Palace life had none of the thrills of the city she’d dreamed about. But it did have several intriguing—and frustratingly handsome—men there, meant to assist her in her new duties as ruler. Riven, her guard, a headstrong and reckless man whose thirst for blood hid a softer, kinder side. Tolliver, her political mentor, an arrogant curmudgeon bent on making her feel a fool at every turn. Casimir, her personal palace physician…(more blurb on ebook seller page…)       Amazon KU

PARTY GIRL: HOW A NAUGHTY OMEGA FINDS LOVE by Rory Mills

It’s a universally known fact that omegas don’t party. Well, most omegas don’t. The night before I was set to be matched at the Compatibility Ceremony, I went out to party. I didn’t care that I might get in trouble because I didn’t want to waste my last night of freedom being what everyone expected me to be: good. Everything was fine… Until it wasn’t. The authorities showed up and I got arrested just as my high hit. To make matters worse, I got banned from finding my match and was sent to the Omega Auctions. A horrible pack takes me in, but their enemies have other plans for me. The enemy of my enemy is my friend, unless they’re the cops who arrested me. Will I be able to escape the pack that ruined my life or will I fall hard?     Amazon KU

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VS: The next book in my Badari Warriors backlist is TIMTUR: THE TEACHER’S ALIEN HEALER...this book contains one of the few scenes I’ve ever wirtten that made me cry as I wrote it. But the story has a Happy ending of course since it’s a romance! Some day I’ll get the cover changed to match all the others!

TIMTUR: THE TEACHER’S ALIEN HEALER (BADARI WARRIORS): IN THE STARS ROMANCE

NOTE: Would be Book 2.5 if Amazon let me list a book with a decimal number!

Far from her home in the human Sectors after the mass kidnapping, teacher Lily Garrison is making a niche for herself in the valley by running a school for the Badari young. Although she yearns for Timtur, the pack’s healer, another Badari male has his eye on her and won’t take no for an answer.

Timtur feels the weight and responsibility of being the pack’s only healer, constantly on call as the soldiers fight ferocious battles against the alien scientists and their troops. With scarcely a moment to himself, he’s drawn to the gentle Lily but worries he won’t be able to juggle his duties, his loyalty to the pack and a relationship with a human woman.

When Lily’s stalker takes direct action to kidnap her and steal her from the safety of the valley, she’s forced to reach deep inside to find the strength to battle for her life. Timtur realizes too late how foolish he’s been to resist the bond with his fated mate and leads the rescue effort.

Before this situation can be resolved both will have to put their lives on the line and decide what really matters in a dangerous world ruled by the enemy.

Although this is the fifth book released in the Badari Warriors scifi romance series, the story of Timtur and Lily is a standalone and actually comes immediately after book two’s events.

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LINKS TO RECENT NEW RELEASES POSTS from Veronica:

May 11th

May 4th

April 27

April 20

April 13

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

I have not read most of the new releases listed (although I always end up one-clicking a bunch as I prepare these posts LOL). 

‘AB’ denotes audiobook and the Amazon buy link.

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RAVAGED WORLD: SHATTERED GALAXIES by Ava Ross

She came to me when I needed her most, and it will kill me to let her go. When my ship crashed on a long-abandoned planet, I barely survived. Before the ship’s computer failed, it rebuilt me, crafting my shattered body into a half-cyborg being. I’m a monster who’s barely living. With no way of escaping this ravaged world, I’ve resigned myself to spending my days fighting off the feral inhabitants until I lose my final battle. Until she appears…She brings sweetness and light into my dark, cold world. Her determination to return to her home keeps her going, and I’ll do all I can to make her dream come true. Then I discover there might be a way, but it means I’ll lose her forever. The fates delivered her to me. Can I go back to being alone?      Amazon KU

A GIFT FOR THE ALIEN WARRIOR (TREASURED BY THE ALIEN BOOK 7) by Honey Phillips

VS: Always happy to report a new one from Honey!

Can a forgotten alien warrior protect his newfound family from an unknown enemy? Taranov spent years doing his duty before finally escaping his dying planet. His new life as a trader is calm, peaceful… and empty. Then he stumbles upon an abandoned ship, a helpless infant, and a beautiful female who can’t even remember her name. His instincts demand that he protect them, but his heart wants so much more. Waking up on an alien ship is frightening enough, but her amnesia makes it even more terrifying. She doesn’t know if the massive green warrior is as kind as he seems to be, or if the child who feels like hers truly belongs to her. Just as she begins to feel at home with Taranov and his ragtag crew, Wendy’s memory starts to return. She realizes that her very presence may endanger the baby and the male she is growing to love. What if the only way to protect them is to leave them? Can Taranov keep his new family – and himself – safe from the horrors of the past and the dangers of the present?     Amazon KU

SPLINTERED SHADOW: SHATTERED GALAXIES by Nancey Cummings

The Portals take…so I forgot to update my phone. Big deal. Only there’s a glitch and an app opens a portal to another planet! Because that makes sense. Now I’m stuck on an alien planet with a grumpy prince. His eyes turn black when he’s upset. He can manipulate the shadows and grow a pair of massive inky wings. I mean, sure, he’s hot, and he saved me from a pack of monsters, but I don’t trust anything about this place, let alone a surly alien. I’m going to find a way home. The portals give…Fate delivered this odd, soft female to me. The royal mark is inked into her skin. She is meant for greatness. Then why did I, the half-blind prince, find her? Now that I have her, I refuse to let her go. She is my fate, my mate, and my destiny.      Amazon KU

FRACTURED WAVES: SHATTERED GALAXIES by Samantha Rose

Long have I waited for an adventure. As my dream becomes reality, my happiness evaporates in a flash of rainbow colors. I’m sucked into a world where everything is alien. In a dream state, I wander, only to find myself lost. That’s when I feel eyes on me, and I see him from a distance. A stranger. Before I know it, he steals me away, vowing to protect me in his kingdom where he holds me captive.
As time goes on, I become more and more confused and conflicted. He takes care of me, and shows me kindness. Now I feel myself breaking, like the fractured waves around us. My brain is telling me to find a way out, but my heart is telling me to stay as my desire for him grows deeper than the ocean.
Is this a nightmare or the fantasy I’ve dreamed of?     Amazon KU

JASON (BLUE HALO BOOK 2) by Nyssa Kathryn

VS Note: The scifi component of these is very slight – I believe this series is a spinoff of the Project Arma Series. I read a number of those and enjoyed them and this one is on my TBR list but it’s more military romantic suspense in nature (which I also happen to love).

Having lost her best friend, Courtney Davies lives every day like it’s her last. Because if life has taught her anything, it’s that some are cut far too short without warning. So when sexy former soldier Jason moves to Cradle Mountain, she shouldn’t hesitate to express her immediate interest. Problem is, anytime she gets near the man, she inexplicably freezes, losing every coherent thought in her head.
Jason Porter has served his country, studied at one of the country’s most prestigious schools, made groundbreaking strides in pharmaceutical science…but it was his time in captivity that changed him most. In irrevocable ways, both physically and mentally. Slowly, he’s moving on, running Blue Halo Security with his team in Cradle Mountain, Idaho—where one of the best perks of the small town is coffee shop owner Courtney. She’s friendly, spirited, vibrant… Everything he needs in his life. Too bad he seems to scare her senseless. When Courtney wins an award, bringing with it media attention, she hopes it’s the break her shop has been waiting for. Instead, strange things start happening. Unexpected things. Dangerous things. It’s soon clear the award has put her in a spotlight for all the wrong reasons. And the one person she can trust? The very man who leaves her tongue, her body, and her heart tied in knots.      Amazon KU

JADE, DAUGHTER OF THE WASTELAND by Stephen Andes

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

Headstrong, sword-wielding survivor, Jade, wanders The Wasteland in search of her kidnapped brother. Her quest pits her against feral children, diseased Twitchers, and plague-mask wearing warlords bent on reclaiming their rule, all for the sake of reuniting her family. With the aid of The Librarian, the de facto ruler of the Wasteland, Jade uncovers the truth about her brother. She must confront her past and face hard choices about those she loves and those who demand her loyalty. When new violence and bloodshed threaten to destroy The Wasteland, Jade must choose her side wisely. Will she die in battle when the war comes to the Library? Or will she overcome her past and seize her role in rebuilding humanity’s future to rise as a daughter of the wasteland.   Amazon

ADRIFT IN STARLIGHT (THE HALCYON UNIVERSE BOOK 1) by Mindi Briar

When set adrift in the universe, some things are worth holding onto. Titan Valentino has been offered a job they can’t refuse. Tai, a gender-neutral courtesan, receives a scandalous proposition: seduce an actor’s virgin fiancée. The money is enough to pay off Tai’s crushing medical debt, a tantalizing prospect. Too bad Aisha Malik isn’t the easy target they expect. A standoffish historian who hates to be touched, she’s laser-focused on her career, and completely unaware that her marriage has been arranged behind her back. This could be the one instance where Tai’s charm and charisma fail them. Then an accidental heist throws them together as partners in crime. Fleeing from the Authorities, they’re dragged into one adventure after another: alien planets, pirate duels, and narrow escapes from the law. As Tai and Aisha open up to each other, deeper feelings kindle between them. But that reward money still hangs over Tai’s head. Telling Aisha the truth could ruin everything…Their freedom, their career, and their blossoming love all hang in the balance. To save one might mean sacrificing the rest.

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SILTH’S SONG (HER ALIEN EMBRACE BOOK 1) by Claire Marta

Silth is a Seirênes warrior. Her life has existed around space battles, and a ragtag fleet of all that’s left of her people after a war set them adrift. Knocked off course with a damaged ship, the last thing Silth needs is her heat cycle. As they orbit around the nearest planet, her crew scans for inhabitants. The humans are barbaric and primitive. Left with no other choice, Silth is ordered to the surface to mate or risk falling prey to her feral urges. She’s never needed a male before, let alone desired one. That is until she sees the pink-skinned human wandering beside the water’s edge. After his career in black ops ended in ashes, Noah lives a quiet life far out of town. That all changes when he discovers a mermaid living in his lake. Captivating and alluring, Silth is like no one he’s ever met before. Her blue scales are soft to the touch, and her voice is enthralling. With an innocence he can’t ignore, she soon has his protective instincts rising, even if all she seems to be after is his body. As Silth and Noah grow close, duty and longing clash within her. The waters of this new world call to her just as Noah awakens a song in her heart. But when Silth discovers she isn’t the only alien who’s arrived on the planet, she’s left with no choice but to expose the secret that she’s from the stars. Realizing the slender blue scaled beauty isn’t what he believed, Noah finds himself flung into danger. Working together, they must do everything they can to stop a deadly extra-terrestrial predator, which threatens the very existence of everyone on the planet, before it’s too late.    Amazon KU

DECIMATE by Christopher Rice

VS note: This one sounded good and kind of at a crossroads between scifi and PNR. Not a romance but a new release of note. I pre-ordered it.

Claire Huntley and her brother, Poe, were on a midnight hike in Montana when the woods went wild. A blinding, devouring light and a rumbling pulse that blasted them off their feet left both kids with little memory of what happened. Their father insisted it was a violent extraterrestrial abduction; his wild obsession would tear their family apart in the wake of the trauma. Fourteen years later, Claire, who’s battled anxiety attacks since that fateful hike, wants to heal her relationship with her brother, which has been damaged by his years of addiction. But only hours before their reunion, Poe’s crowded passenger plane plunges into the Colorado mountains. No one survives the fiery crash. In the midst of her grief, Claire accepts her estranged father’s request to join him in Montana, where he continues to investigate the paranormal force he believes altered his children down to their bones. As they reunite, Claire’s anxiety attacks take on a new dimension. Is she experiencing hallucinations or visions? Is her brother’s presence in them a symptom of grief, or is she receiving messages from beyond life? The answers Claire and her father seek will take them on a breakneck journey deep into the Montana wilderness and the shadows of history, where they will unearth a secret force with terrifying implications for their family—and the world.      Amazon      AB

SOMEONE IN TIME: TIME CROSSED TALES OF ROMANCE by Various

VS Note: This is listed as science fiction so…not sure there will be HEA/HFN endings. A scifi release of note.

Even time travel can’t unravel love – Time-travel is a way for writers to play with history and imagine different futures – for better, or worse. When romance is thrown into the mix, time-travel becomes a passionate tool, or heart-breaking weapon. A time agent in the 22nd century puts their whole mission at risk when they fall in love with the wrong person. No matter which part of history a man visits, he cannot not escape his ex. A woman is desperately in love with the time-space continuum, but it doesn’t love her back. As time passes and falls apart, a time-traveller must say goodbye to their soulmate. With stories from best-selling and award-winning authors such as Seanan McGuire, Alix E. Harrow and Nina Allan, this anthology gives a taste for the rich treasure trove of stories we can imagine with love, loss and reunion across time and space.     Amazon     AB     Apple Books     Kobo

UNDER FORTUNATE STARS by Ren Hutchings

VS Note: Not a romance but a scifi release of note. Sounded intriguing to me, put it on my TBR List.

Fleeing the final days of the generations-long war with the alien Felen, smuggler Jereth Keeven’s freighter the Jonah breaks down in a strange rift in deep space, with little chance of rescue—until they encounter the research vessel Gallion, which claims to be from 152 years in the future. The Gallion’s chief engineer Uma Ozakka has always been fascinated with the past, especially the tale of the Fortunate Five, who ended the war with the Felen. When the Gallion rescues a run-down junk freighter, Ozakka is shocked to recognize the Five’s legendary ship—and the Five’s famed leader, Eldric Leesongronski, among the crew. But nothing else about Leesongronski and his crewmates seems to match up with the historical record. With their ships running out of power in the rift, more than the lives of both crews may be at stake.

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WORLD WARDEN (WURL) by Albert Nothlit

VS note: Not a romance but an LGBTQ scifi release of note. Sounded good – I love longlost colony stories.

Now that colonists Elias Trost and Tristan MacLeod have learned of the existence of another intelligent species on this planet, their life on New Skye has become even more perilous. Dresde, the ruthless wurl queen, has kidnapped Elias’s brother, Oscar, along with the egg of a rival queen. Oscar Trost finds danger and privation under Dresde’s reign, but he isn’t alone. A small group of humans from the original colony ship, long lost from memory, live on the eastern continent as slaves to Dresde’s horrific whims. In order to survive, Oscar must find his courage and prove himself to these others while he awaits the rescue he is sure will come. Elias and Tristan have to find Oscar and the egg, and fast. Every day their search becomes more desperate. But sprawling between them and Dresde’s lair is the untamed alien wilderness, teeming with threats from ground and sky. And in the vast ocean they must cross lies something else—something ancient that should not be disturbed.

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MAIL ORDER MOM (MY HOLIDAY TAILS) by Marina Simcoe

In their marriage of convenience, I become the major inconvenience. Captain Xavran Rax from the planet Aldrai doesn’t need a lover, a friend, or even a companion. He’s been keeping a secret about his wife’s death for over a decade, and he’s certainly not interested in replacing her anytime soon. The only reason he decides to bring a woman into his household is because he believes it would benefit his four children, especially his two daughters. Mara Takolsky doesn’t find Aldraians even remotely attractive. Neither does she care about children of any species. She accepts the proposal of Captain Rax only because her dead fiancé owed a lot of money to the criminals who now wish to collect it from her, either in money or blood. Leaving Earth is her only chance to stay alive. You may ask how do I fit into captain and Mara’s ever so practical marriage of convenience? The answer is I don’t. I’m Susanna, Mara’s twin sister. I had a man who betrayed me, too, and I tag along to Aldrai to escape the mafia who threaten to kill both Mara and me. When my sister and I arrive on Aldrai, however, things don’t go as planned.     Amazon KU

THEIRS TO CONTROL (KOBAR MATES BOOK 5) by Ivy Barrett

To Bailey Mitchell, the Kobar were just test subjects… until she was taken for breeding. Studying a huge, intimidatingly sexy alien in the safety of her science lab was one thing. Being carried off over his shoulder…(more blurb on ebook seller page…)     Amazon KU

ORC’S BRIDE (ORC WARRIORS OF PROTHEKA BOOK 9) by Celeste King

Fighting is all I’ve ever known. War and bloodshed were my meat and drink. Until the human Wendy came to dinner…On the eve of the war with the Dark Elves, I believed I would die before finding my mate. I was wrong. Very wrong. Wendy is the leader of the human forces. She brings fire. Charm. Spirit. And curves that make my blood boil. I can smell her scent and it awakens my need. Hardens my desire. First, I will claim this warrior woman as my mate. Then, she and I will wield our weapons together to defeat our enemies. Once we have achieved victory together…Then, like a good wife, she will polish my sword. And put it away. Where it belongs.     Amazon KU

HUNTER’S PRICE (XARC’N WARRIORS MOUNTAINS BOOK 2) by Lynnea Lee

XIK’N – My mission is simple. One: retrieve the shuttle. Two: don’t get caught. The tiny human female who answers my transmission is just a bonus. Every ounce of my being tells me to take her, touch her, and taste her. I earn her trust instead, and we talk for hours through our shuttles. When hostile humans turn on May and her friends, she steals the shuttle for herself. Now she’s out there on a mountain full of deadly scourge with armed males at her heel. May is mine, and I must find and claim her before they do. MAY – Xarc’n warriors walk around their shuttle in their birthday suits. Ask me how I know. When the hulking alien warriors first came to Earth, I was terrified of them, but this purple protector makes me feel safe. Besides, after surviving through the bugpocalypse, I’ve learned the Xarc’n warriors are our allies, even if they do have sharp teeth and horns. The people I live with aren’t so friendly though, and when I realize I’ve outstayed my welcome, I steal their shuttle and save my friends from certain doom. Now we have armed mercs searching for us, hordes of bugs eager to eat us, and a twice-stolen shuttle. What have I gotten myself into?     Amazon KU

THE MONK’S GATE by Matilda Scotney

He came from a distant world… She was from another time…Destiny has no boundaries. Wales 1956. Bethan Davies had her life all figured out. In a few weeks, she would be leaving for London to train as a nurse, then it would be on to Australia to join her successful brother. It was all settled. When the handsome and mysterious Ian Noble comes to the village and sweeps her off her feet, Bethan’s world is turned on its head. Head over heels in love, her cherished plans are changed in a heartbeat. Until her new husband vanishes without a trace two days after their wedding. Grief-stricken and bewildered, Bethan leaves the village and resumes her plans to become a nurse. Then, years later, when an unexpected bequest came Bethan’s way, she learns her husband was not all he seemed. But then, neither is Bethan.     Amazon KU

MISTRAL (ROGUES OF THE ZXATHARI BOOK 2) by Stella Frost

VS Note: From APRIL 27

She owes me her life. I owe her my heart and soul. Mercenary work pays the bills and passes the time, but this job is personal. Someone’s selling Zathari women from my home planet, so I go undercover to find the scumbag and put a permanent end to his ugly business.Then I see tiny, human Helena on my target’s arm, wide-eyed and terrified, and everything changes. I pay a hefty sum to save her, with every intention of buying her a one-way ticket back to Earth. But I soon realize that this intriguing human is not only beautiful, but brave and stubborn beyond reason. She insists on staying by my side and posing as my stunning new purchase. Infiltrating a slave auction on a mysterious space station won’t be easy, but with her insider knowledge and keen mind, she’s a valuable asset. I promised to send her back to Earth, but as we spend more time together and her fiery spirit sears into my heart, I don’t know if I can let her go. Even if I have to sacrifice the mission and my soul to keep her.     Amazon KU

LUNA CITY LTD: THE PHOENIX AND KATIE LI by Julia Huni

VS Note: A re-release of a Vella story.

An ordinary young woman adds some spies to her life – Katie Li sells silly novelties at Luna City, LTD, and the highlight of her day is upselling a case of zero gravity whoopie cushions. When secret agent Nick “The Phoenix” Beckett drops into her life, normal goes out the airlock. She’s whisked into a whirl of high society events, mob influence, and corporate secrets. Katie’s always dreamed of adventure, and the Phoenix seems to offer that in spades. But between his life-threatening enemies and his breathtaking charm, Katie soon finds herself in over her head.     Amazon KU

LEAVING THE BROWN MOUNTAIN LIGHTS by C C Tillery

Healer/time traveler Lizzie Baker remains in the mid 21st century, where chaos reigns as a foreign army slowly makes its way toward Brown Mountain, North Carolina. The horror stories told by people fleeing the invaders are frightening and Lizzie’s skills as a healer are in constant demand tending to the sick and injured, never knowing that this itself places her own life in danger. Although Lizzie questions whether they should flee or remain, her fiancée Jonah Hampton, leader of the people of Brown Mountain, remains steadfast in his decision to stay put, reasoning that if they hide well enough, once the army sweeps through, it will continue on, leaving those on the mountain as well as the soldiers of the nearby town of Morganton to regroup and pursue them. As the army draws ever closer, Lizzie’s conflict with her nemesis Constable Jackson resolves in an unforeseen way and her skills as a surgeon are put to the test. Her relationship with Jonah grows stronger as the two commit to one another in a way Lizzie never anticipated. And once the army infiltrates Brown Mountain, Lizzie, Jonah and her best friend and fellow healer Abbie Collins face a tragic loss, one that reverberates throughout the community but that leaves behind an unexpected blessing. As they battle the invaders, Lizzie’s light from her time appears, offering an escape. But will Lizzie and her friends choose to step through the light or remain behind to defend the mountain?   AmazonKU

HUNTRESS: SCATTERED STARS: CONVICTION BOOK 5 by Glynn Stewart

VS note: Not a romance but a scifi release of note. I always gravitate to scifi with strong heroines! On my TBR.

Admiral Kira Demirci lost the coin toss with her second-in-command and was supposed to be taking a holiday. That meant waiting in the Redward System while Memorial Force’s new carrier Huntress was commissioned and turned over to the mercenary space fleet. But when a stranger arrives looking to hire Memorial Force to protect her homeworld, Kira finds money, boredom and altruism combining to bring her into action. The majority of her fleet is elsewhere, but she has two heavy warships, including Huntress. More than enough to protect the pacifist system of Samuels from their neighbors. Those neighbors were armed by Kira’s old foes in the Brisingr System, and she smells the hand of the Equilibrium Institute behind the scheme. A chance to protect the innocent and frustrate two old foes at once is hard to turn down—and even if things go wrong, the rest of her fleet is on their way. She’s planned for everything. Hasn’t she?     Amazon KU       AB

A FARM GIRL’S SPACE FOLLY by Helena Kane

VS Note: Author says this is also on Vella.

Leah Dunn. A simple name for a simple girl. Farm life isn’t glamourous, but it pays the bills…for now. But when a stranger crash lands on her planet, Leah has to fight her natural curiosity and growing feelings. But can love truly bloom when Leah knows next to nothing about this woman with a strange accent?      Amazon KU

SPACE JUNK (WAYMAKER WARS BOOK 1) by  Rachel Aukes

VS Note: Not a romance but a scifi release of note. I one clicked because it sounds intriguing.

Salvaging a distant section of the asteroid belt seemed like the perfect job. But when he and his crew stumble across a mining camp filled with dead bodies, their plans for a quick payday quickly go out the airlock. Especially when they find a scared little girl who knows the truth about the massacre. When Captain Hale refuses to turn over the survivor to those behind the slaughter, he and his crew become outlaws. Fugitives in a system controlled by an alien AI. The odds are against him, but Captain Hale has an ace up his sleeve, or rather, in his blood. The secret might just give him an edge to beat Sol Corps at their own game, though exposing it will draw out an old and even more dangerous enemy. The sins of his past may just be what saves the future for all mankind.    AmazonKU      AB

STRONG: A SUPERHERO ROMANCE (ARCH CITY GUARDIANS by Christa Tomlinson

Once St. Louis’s greatest superhero, Lieutenant Vince Strong has now retired to civilian life. With his newfound free time, he finds himself reminiscing about Jace – the perfect and gorgeous submissive that he pushed away years ago. When Jace returns to town after a fifteen-year absence, he reignites the fierce love and passion that Vince has never been able to forget. Determined to correct the biggest mistake of his life, Vince sets out to win Jace’s heart once more. Before he can do so however, a previously defeated foe reemerges. Carrying a grudge hardened by hate, his old enemy threatens to destroy everything and everyone Vince cares about – including Jace. Vince will do whatever it takes to earn a second chance with the only man he’s ever loved. But Jace is reluctant to give himself to the man who broke his heart. Can these reunited lovers find their way back to each other or will past hurt and the menacing threat of a vengeful villain keep them apart forever?   AmazonKU

WOLF MEETS HIS FATE (SALVATION PACK: THE NEXT GENERATION BOOK 4) by N J Walters

Orphaned at birth, Jesse is raised in the Louisiana swamp by powerful witch Lottie Broussard. Hated by her father and shunned by the pack that should be hers, she is forced to run for her life after Lottie’s death. Searching for his life’s purpose, Aaron LaForge has left his pack and is living on a farm in West Virginia. When their paths cross in a local bar, he sees it as fate. At first, he only wants to help but quickly realizes she’s his mate. Jesse isn’t ready or willing to trust anyone—let alone a male wolf. But Aaron is as stubborn as he is convincing. As their relationship heats up, the dangers around them mount. Can their love survive their fight to stay alive?

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RAYMOND (GROWL AND PROWL BOOK 3) by Eve Langlais

This avid gamer is about to discover love doesn’t mean game over. As a hacker who rarely leaves the basement, Raymond’s chances of meeting Mrs. Right are slim to none until his hermit-lifestyle is jolted. A warning to stop poking into his past comes with consequences—and intrigues this curious cat. Raymond’s only recently discovered he can shift into a lynx. He has questions, but the answers will require leaving his safe zone—and his comfy slippers—so he can find the one woman who can help. A scowling and fierce woman who makes Raymond crave a happily ever after. Whereas Lainey would rather he disappear. She isn’t falling for his awkward charm. They must remain alert and never forget they’re playing a game with an enemy who will stop at nothing to win. The stakes are their lives. Is it game over for this budding love?

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STRIPING HOT (PARANORMAL DATING AGENCY BOOK 49) by Milly Taiden

A reporter and a tiger shifter are about to learn that you never know what will happen at one of Gerri Wilder’s famous bachelor auctions! Hard-nosed and clever reporter, Gianna Lee, has dreamed of finding the scoop of a lifetime. She just never knew that she’d stumble across it at the same time she catches the eye of a hunky billionaire tiger shifter. Rex Titus is handsome, wealthy, single… and struggling with demons from his past. When Gerri Wilder surprises him with his mate, he’s not sure he’s ready for it. But one look at Gianna and he knows he’ll never be the same. The reporter’s luscious curves and dark silky hair call to him, and he won’t stop until she’s his. But before these two can determine if there is a future for them, Gianna has to deal with the trouble she’s stirred up. Some people don’t want certain truths exposed, and are more than ready to take out the nosy reporter. Can Rex overcome a dangerous conspiracy in time to win his fated mate’s heart?    AmazonKU

MIDNIGHT MAGIC by Various

Enter a magical world of sassy heroines and mystical creatures…Fall under the spell of these outstanding USA TODAY and Bestselling authors as they spin unforgettable tales of witches, demons, dragons, shifters, and more. Explore enchanting worlds filled with magic, unexpected twists, strong leading ladies, and just the right amount of flirty romance. This limited edition collection of BRAND NEW paranormal romance and urban fantasy books will take you on a thrilling joy ride you won’t soon forget.     Amazon

THE WICKED IN ME (DEVIL’S CRADLE BOOK 1) by Suzanne Wright

No one really knows what they are. Only that they’re the first civilization. Aeons, they call themselves. They’re immortal. Powerful. Secretive. And they’ll come for her. Witch Wynter Dellavale knows that for certain. Because in unfairly trying to execute her, they started a chain of events they’re struggling to stop. Needing safety, she flees to Devil’s Cradle, the home of monsters. A place for the outcasts, the fugitives, the crazies. A place ruled by the Ancients, seven beings who were once banished by the Aeons. Among the Ancients is the infamous Cain, brother of Abel and embodiment of jealousy — who, on another note, wants her in his bed. There’s a heavy price for the safety the Ancients offer, but Wynter will have to pay it. She can’t take on the Aeons alone. And she has no intention of dying — been there, done that. Not that she’ll be the easy prey the Aeons are expecting. They have no knowledge of the … thing that lives inside her. You see, when witches are brought back from the afterlife, they don’t always come back the same. And they don’t always come back alone.   AmazonKU

WHEN HE’S RUTHLESS (THE OLYMPUS PRIDE BOOK 4) by Suzanne Wright

Blair Kendrick was just twelve-years-old when she stared into slate blue eyes and sensed that her world was about to change. She’d known down to her bones that the broody alpha cat shifter was her true mate. For the past six years, Luke has watched over and supported her. When she turns nineteen in a few months’ time, he’ll officially claim her and she’ll then join his pride. Or that’s the plan. Knowing her parents are extremely opposed to it, she isn’t surprised when her mother attempts to derail it. But the recent discovery on her porch comes as a shock, forcing Blair to face that she’s become the focus of a predator that lurks in the darkness and now intends to close in on her. Not even the most ruthless of men are without a weakness. Luke Devereaux has only one: a fierce, lethal bush dog shifter who is also his mate. Before Blair, his mind was a place of endless blackness. She gave him purpose, peace, and balance. It’s finally nearing the time he can make her his, and he’s done playing nice with her interfering parents. But it turns out that they’re the least of his problems, because Luke isn’t the only one who has been watching and waiting for Blair to grow. There’s another who believes he has a claim to her. Someone who has so far kept to the shadows. Someone who is proving difficult to unmask. Someone who has already shown he’ll do anything to possess her. Even kill.      Amazon KU

FIRE OATH  (BLOOD OF DRAGONS BOOK 1) by J A Culican and Melle Amade

Five dragon shifters. One sacred female. A bond they all will fight for-or die.Slave. Rebel. Magical. Lyra is surviving by the skin of her teeth. If she has to swing one more pickax she is going to lose her ever-loving mind. But the biohacked super humans who have destroyed earth and live on dragon fossil fuels, aren’t cutting miners any slack. So, what’s a rebel to do? Escape. Run. Kickass. Only one thing keeps her in the mines– and no, it isn’t the dwarf overlord –Her family. Not her biological family, who she has never known, but the one she has made. Her five smoking-hot guy friends. Until they’re gone. Get out of the way, Lyra is out for blood.     Amazon KU

COURTING HER MONSTERS (THE MONSTERS YOU KNOW BOOK 1) by Erin Bedford

I live my life in silence. Until them. To save myself and my kingdom, I will have to play the part of their plaything. Except I’m not playing anymore. I’ll wrap these monsters around every inch of me and take what I want until there’s nothing left but me. What happens when it’s all over? Will I want to go back to my life of silence or maybe…just maybe I like courting the monsters.    AmazonKU

GHOSTS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN: A WITCH’S COVE WHODUNIT (A VOODOO AND VAMPIRE MYSTERY BOOK 3) by Vella Day

An innocent photo outing, a very stiff dead body, and more surprises than the words in a song. Wouldn’t you know it? The one time my cousin, Glinda, and her fiancé, decide to go camping (I know right), I stumble upon a dead body in some abandon farm house. Turns out the guy was some famous singer who quit the music business ten years ago. I would have let the sheriff handle the investigation, except that the body was in a rather strange condition, which implied magic was involved. That’s where I come in. Okay, the sheriff really wanted my cousin to help since she is a sleuth and a witch, but she wasn’t in town, so guess what? I was asked to help investigate. Yes, I’m a witch too, but my talents extend mostly to mind reading and an occasional séance. No murder mystery would be complete without Iggy, and a few other helpers—like my ghost friends Bella and Lorenzo. If you want to see how we solved the crime, just come to the Pink Iguana Sleuths’ office in Witch’s Cove, Florida to chat.     Amazon KU

PHOENIX ASCENDANT (SOUL BOUND BOOK 2) by Benjamin Medrano

Xandra has reached Nocturne, the realm of the fey who’ve invaded Loth, yet it is only the first step. She’s accompanied by Jasmine, a high priestess who inspires feelings she wishes she could ignore. Now they have to find those responsible, and determine why Loth was attacked. Yet Nocturne is a dangerous place, and it will take everything Xandra has to protect Jasmine. Xandra hasn’t come this far to lay down and die, and anyone wanting to kill Jasmine will learn how she destroyed four armies in her youth.      Amazon KU

THE NIGHTSHADE GUILD: MAGIC MAYHEM BOOK 19 by Louisa Bacio

VS Note: From APR 28

Through waves of chaos, can love surface? As Sea Mage of The Nightshade Guild, Serena Moon lives on the line between land and water. But when magic goes awry, mayhem follows. All she thinks she knows comes crumbling apart when Serena can no longer control her shift between human to mermaid form, leaving her stuck in mystical limbo. As king of the sea dragons, Peder wars between the desire to fix everything and the realization there’s things he cannot. He craves time with Serena but refuses to use force. With the continuous onslaught of unseen forces trying to destroy them, Serena and Peder learn to rely not on their magic, but themselves…and each other.   AmazonKU

WHISKEY AND HELLFIRE (INFERNAL ROYALS BOOK 2) by Emma Dean

VS Note: From APR 26

A demon, or a demon witch? Jessica James may not be a demon at all, but something else entirely. Lucifer has never come across a bloodline that was so mysterious and protected – even from the devil who owns blood rights to the James line. Jessica James is more interested in her future than her past though – and that is why she seeks out the notorious witch, Morgan Faye. A Seer with frightening accuracy might have the answers she’s looking for, but Jess wasn’t expecting everything to go so horribly wrong. Now she’s going to have to figure out how to keep her promise to the devil, and find the answers she’s so desperately looking for without the one thing she thought she’d never lose.      Amazon KU

DISGUISED QUEEN (BEYOND THE CRUSE BOOK 2) by Laura Greenwood

With their enemies pressing in from all sides, Keira has to keep herself hidden, even if that’s the last thing she wants to do. Disguised Queen is book two in the Beyond The Curse dark fantasy fairy tale series. It is inspired by fairy tale lore, including Sleeping Beauty and Hansel & Gretel. It includes an m/f romantic sub-plot.

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IVORY’S BERSERKER (TRINITY SERIES BOOK 2) by J Thompson

Some fairytales are destined for ruin – Ivory, one of three royals of the nightwalker race, was broken. No longer was she the bubbly, quirky sister of prophecy. For too long she had denied her true feelings for the only man to set her soul on fire. She had done her best to push him away, only now that he was gone, she pined for him, missed him with every fibre of her being. This wasn’t her fairytale; this wasn’t the ending she wanted. She would get her happily ever after, even if it meant bringing back the dead. But Ivory soon discovers there are worse things than death…Bishop – Darkness reigned supreme in Bishop’s mind. Fleeting memories of a happy time skipped past, too quick to focus. Anger, like nothing he had ever known, coursed through him. Fight… Kill… Destroy…The only light in the deep darkness was her. She shone like a beacon, showing him the way home, if only for a second. Fight her… Kill her… Destroy the light….Can Ivory bring Bishop back, or will their love destroy each other, taking the nightwalker race with it?

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SAVAGE IMPULSES (KINGS OF OLYMPUS U BOOK 1) by Michelle Hercules

Everyone knows to stay away from the heirs of Olympus Bay. They rule the city through savagery and blood like the heartless assholes they are. A streak of bad luck puts me on the path of the most ruthless of them all. Hades. The black sheep of the family, his reputation for debauchery and violence precedes him. No wonder he’s the king of Olympus U. He wants me to pay for a mistake I didn’t intend to make, and I fear refusing him will only end in tragedy. But there are worse fates than being the target of a savage god. When another ruthless player enters the arena and demands more than I can give, I find myself stuck in the middle of a family war, and Hades emerges as my savior. And my captor. The longer I stay by his side, the more I realize the man is not what he seems. He’s dark and brutal, but he also possesses a tenderness I didn’t think was possible. That’s his most dangerous weapon. If I’m not careful, I might never want to leave his prison. Only I can’t indulge in my desires. My family needs me, and if I surrender to Hades completely, I may never see my loved ones again.

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MY DEMON OF FIRE (REBEL DEMONS BOOK 1) by Rosemary A Johns

When a billionaire demon prince abducts me in a case of mistaken identity, I never expect him to claim me…The hot-as-hell Shifter Demons are savage. Deadly. Sexy. And on my birthday, they steal my twin. When the arrogant but gorgeous dragon shifter, the Demon of Fire, mistakes me for my twin, who’s his fated mate, he whisks me away into the secret underworld. I need an escape from human heartbreak, but what if this leads to something worse? When the demon prince finds out the truth, the only way for us to survive is to fake our bond. So, we make a deal: I’ll help him to become heir to the Demon Empire by pretending to be his mate, and he’ll hunt for my sister. Then I’ll take revenge on the demon who took her. My only problem…? He’s my main suspect. If I remain longer than seven days in the monstrous underworld, then I can never leave. Yet caught in the prince’s sinful but protective embrace, do I still want to?     Amazon KU

MONSTER’S TEMPTATION by C R Jane and Mila Young

The Monster King wants to play…It’s been 1097 days and 14 hours since I’ve been locked in this place. And they’ve come to me every night. The monsters in my dreams worship my body. And when I wake up, I’m desperate for more…But they’re never there to finish me off. Dr. Adams says I can leave the asylum if I start to take my meds, but I’ve always hated how they made me feel…and I’m not sure that I agree with them that I’m actually crazy. Because dreams don’t make you crazy, right? I’ve got to start living someday though…so I finally take the plunge and obey so I can get out. My dreams stop, and the monsters disappear. I’m finally starting a new life. And that’s when he comes…the monster king. Evidently my little dreams, weren’t just dreams. And he and his demon horde were feeding off my lust. Their glowing eyes, sharp teeth, and big…They’re all real. The Monster King wants me back. I’m their favorite plaything after all. And I just might want to play.     Amazon KU

WITCH WAY OR THE HIGHWAY: A SILVER SISTERS NOVELLA: A PARANORMAL WOMEN’S FICTION by Jennifer L Hart

VS Note: From APRIL 25

Laney is at the end of her rope. Homeless with three young girls in the mountains of North Carolina, all she wants is to keep her family together. But no one will give her and her girls a chance. Not until the mysterious Jess covers for her with the local sheriff. But there’s more to Jess than meets the eye. The woman lives in a haunted cottage, dabbles in horticulture, and talks about magic like it’s real, not just a story to entertain children. And then there’s the mysterious ghost who only Laney and her middle daughter can see. Has this displaced woman found a home? Or will the odd circumstances cost Laney her girls and perhaps her life?     Amazon KU      AB

MIDLIFE BED AND BROOMSTICK: A PARANORMAL WOMEN’S FICTION NOVEL (COUGARS AND CAULDRONS BOOK 1) by Jennifer L Hart

It’s called the change of life but this is ridiculous…Samantha Sinclair’s midlife can be summed up in one word—trapped. Trapped by Multiple Sclerosis. Trapped by an abusive husband. Trapped until her son breaks the vicious cycle and whisks her away to a bed and breakfast on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. He sent her away. Now she’s returned to the scene of the crime. The only problem? It puts her in the path of the only man she ever wanted. Damien rejected her years ago and Sam’s never recovered from the heartache. Combined with the quirky and nosy oddballs in the 50 and up waterfront community, the B&B isn’t the ideal place to lay low. Sam just wants to lick her wounds, not rekindle an old flame who is still too hot to handle. Witches and shifters and secrets, oh my! When Sam looks out the window late one night and sees people dancing naked and huge felines cavorting on the beach, she realizes she’s not the only one with something to hide. But can this ragtag band of aging supernaturals keep her safe? Or will her vengeful ex destroy what’s left of Sam’s life?   AmazonKU

INFERNO: TWISTED FLAMES MC (MC SYNDICATES BOOK 1) by M Sinclair and R L Caulder

My dragon quad has claimed our territory and rightful place as leaders of Twisted Flames MC. All that’s left is to claim our mate, but we lost her twenty-one years ago. We think all hope is lost, that she’s gone forever, until we find a woman collapsed in an alleyway of our city. She’s ours, but she doesn’t know it yet. There’s a lot she doesn’t know, and what she does know, makes her fight our bond. But when it comes to her, we have all the patience in the world. We already lost her once, and we won’t be letting her out of our grasp again. She’s ours now and forever.     Amazon KU

NO ALPHA by G Bailey

When her pack is attacked, Elodie should have run, but instead she is kept by the Alpha Brothers. Ruthless. Cruel. Heartless brothers…or at least that’s what everyone says about them. And they were right. The brothers don’t want her as a mate; they claim she is too weak to be anything…but they won’t let her go. Yet sometimes strength hides in the weak, and you don’t see it coming until it literally bites you back.     Amazon KU

THE HAUNTING SPELL (THE HEAVEN SPRINGS PARANORMAL COZY MYSTERY SERIES BOOK 1) by Constance Barker

Mandy Maples has returned to her hometown Heaven Springs to regroup. She fled LA when embarrassment encapsulated her life. Living with her Grandmother Angelica, the town’s mayor, and working at the local antique store has given her some well needed guidance and grounding. But when a suspicious murder takes place and her grandmother is a suspect, will these new events toss her back into a tail spin? Fortunately for Mandy she’s a witch with powers she’s now starting to sharpen. Her familiar, Angel, an old soul in a white kitty’s body, is there to guide Mandy on her new adventure. Other supernatural beings reveal themselves…some friends, some foes and some with murky intentions. As the series progresses, it becomes clear that a benevolent spirit is trying to rid the town of those that would save it. There’s a war coming to Heaven Springs and no one knows who to trust.      Amazon KU

WOLFED: CURSED BY LOVE (WOLFED SERIES BOOK 1) by Leia Stone

Following a trail of blood into the woods isn’t the smartest thing I’ve ever done, but when I find an injured wolf, I can’t bring myself to leave him behind. That decision might end up being my last because when a pack of wolves tries to attack us, it looks like we won’t make it out alive. The next day when I wake up in my bed, it all feels like a dream… except for the bite mark on my arm and the fever. When a mysterious guy with searing blue eyes comes into my bar, hovering around me all night, I’m more than a little creeped out. He’s hot as sin, but also super possessive with legit stalker vibes. I’m convinced my instincts are right when I black out and then wake up in his arms, limp, feverish and dying. But it turns out I’m not dying, just a newly turned werewolf. And the guy from the bar? Well he thinks I’m his reincarnated soul mate, but if that’s true I’m screwed, because according to him that only leaves me with one choice: to drop dead on my twentieth birthday.    AmazonKU

WITH CHEETAH SPEED: A LOVING NIP BOOK 28 by Charlie Richards

Just a little Love Bite: A cheetah shifter walks into a honky-tonk bar to do reconnaissance on members of a cougar shifter pride… and runs into the biggest distraction of his life—his mate. As the head enforcer for the Shifter Council, Mycroft Portent doesn’t usually do field work. Except, with Fate blessing those under him with finding mates and taking unexpected leave, he finds himself shorthanded. When a report of a shifter alpha shirking his duties to his pride comes across his desk, he decides to head to Texas himself, taking fellow enforcer Dakota Drudeson with him. Tailing several members of the pride’s inner circle leads Mycroft to a backwater honky-tonk bar. He and Dakota head inside, intending to watch their behavior. Mycroft firmly believes that the way a shifter treats a species weaker than himself is very telling of their home life. Mycroft doesn’t even make it to the bar before the scent of his mate hits his senses, distracting him. Unable to help himself, he leaves the reconnaissance to Dakota in order to track down the other half of his soul. To his surprise, Mycroft realizes his special someone is a vampire—Boyd Johnson. While the timing is terrible, Mycroft trusts in Fate’s plan. Can he figure out how to complete his mission while giving Boyd the time and attention they need to forge their bond?     Amazon      Pretty sure it’ll be on Kobo eventually

DREAMCATCHER: THE REINCARNATION SERIES BOOK 8 by Marilyn Barr

VS Note: From APRIL 26

When tattoo artist, Gretchen O’Malley steps into the world of spiritual healing to banish the nightmare which haunts her, she crosses time and space to search for inner peace. When a spiritual journey with an eccentric Shamanic Practitioner reveals her nightmare is a piece of his past, she doesn’t trust her overwhelming attraction to him…Shamanic Practitioner turned Vampire Makaha Juang longs to reclaim the woman who worked herself to death in the sugarcane fields of Oahu over one hundred and fifty years ago. He thanks the Gods when Kaihua enters his office—reincarnated as Gretchen. A prophetic nightmare, explosive soulmate connection, and the boundaries of his spirit contract test his morality and dedication to tenants to Shamanism. Will he compromise his integrity in the name of love or will he free her from their karmic cord?      Amazon KU

WALK THE NIGHT: A VAMPIRE PIRATE ROMANCE (WALK THE NIGHT BOOK 3) by Marilyn Barr

Magda’s second chance at marriage promises to be a dream come true—if she survives her mysterious nightmare illness. She has been married for a week and is desperate for a much longer happily ever after. Branko would trade places with Magda in a heartbeat, but the sickness plaguing Nassau prefers European hosts and spares the natives of the Caribbean. While he believes Mother Nature is punishing those who destroy her beautiful islands, he refuses to accept that Magda deserves to be on the list for retaliation. The civilized world hasn’t a cure for Magda, but Branko will try anything to save her—including reuniting with a ghost from his past. He requests the help of a Hoodoo priestess but magic always comes with a price… She’s asking for Leaf, the young wildcrafter and ship’s cook, in exchange. Will Captain Branko repeat the betrayal of Blackbeard and sell a deckhand for treatment, or say goodbye to the love of his life?     Amazon KU

FRIEND OF THE DEVIL by Stephen Lloyd

VS Note: Sounded good so I added it to my TBR list.

Welcome to Danforth Putnam, boarding school for the elite, sprawled across its own private island off the coast of New England. Sam, a war vet who feels sure he’s seen it all, has been called here to find a stolen rare book. But as he corners D&D nerds, grills steroid-raging linemen, and interviews filthy-rich actresses, he soon senses that something far stranger—“witchy”, in fact—is afoot. When students start to meet mysterious and gruesome deaths, Sam realizes just how fast the clock is ticking. After joining forces with plucky, epilepsy-defying school reporter Harriet, Sam ventures into increasingly dark territory, unravelling a supernatural mystery that will upend everything he thinks he knows about this school—and then shatter his own reality. Toss Dracula into a blender, throw in a shot of hard-boiled detective fiction, splash in a couple drops of Stranger Things, and pour yourself a nice tall glass of Friend of the Devil.

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MISRULE (BOOK TWO OF THE MALICE DUOLOGY) by Heather Walter

The Dark Grace is dead. Feared and despised for the sinister power in her veins, Alyce wreaks her revenge on the kingdom that made her an outcast. Once a realm of decadence and beauty, Briar is now wholly Alyce’s wicked domain. And no one will escape the consequences of her wrath. Not even the one person who holds her heart. Princess Aurora saw through Alyce’s thorny facade, earning a love that promised the dawn of a new age. But it is a love that came with a heavy price: Aurora now sleeps under a curse that even Alyce’s vast power cannot seem to break. And the dream of the world they would have built together is nothing but ash. Alyce vows to do anything to wake the woman she loves, even if it means turning into the monster Briar believes her to be. But could Aurora love the villain Alyce has become? Or is true love only for fairy tales?     Amazon     AB     Apple Books     Kobo

SIREN QUEEN by Nghi Vo

It was magic. In every world, it was a kind of magic. “No maids, no funny talking, no fainting flowers.” Luli Wei is beautiful, talented, and desperate to be a star. Coming of age in pre-Code Hollywood, she knows how dangerous the movie business is and how limited the roles are for a Chinese American girl from Hungarian Hill—but she doesn’t care. She’d rather play a monster than a maid. But in Luli’s world, the worst monsters in Hollywood are not the ones on screen. The studios want to own everything from her face to her name to the women she loves, and they run on a system of bargains made in blood and ancient magic, powered by the endless sacrifice of unlucky starlets like her. For those who do survive to earn their fame, success comes with a steep price. Luli is willing to do whatever it takes—even if that means becoming the monster herself. Siren Queen offers up an enthralling exploration of an outsider achieving stardom on her own terms, in a fantastical Hollywood where the monsters are real and the magic of the silver screen illuminates every page.

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MAGIC, LIES AND DEADLY PIES (A PIES BEFORE GUYS MYSTERY) by Misha Popp

The first time Daisy Ellery killed a man with a pie, it was an accident. Now, it’s her calling. Daisy bakes sweet vengeance into her pastries, which she and her dog Zoe deliver to the men who’ve done dirty deeds to the town’s women. But if she can’t solve the one crime that’s not of her own baking, she’ll be out of the pie pan and into the oven. Parking her Pies Before Guys mobile bakery van outside the local diner, Daisy is informed by Frank, the crusty diner owner, that someone’s been prowling around the van—and not just to inhale the delectable aroma. Already on thin icing with Frank, she finds a letter on her door, threatening to reveal her unsavory secret sideline of pie a la murder. Blackmail? But who whipped up this half-baked plot to cut a slice out of Daisy’s business? Purple-haired campus do-gooder Melly? Noel, the tender—if flaky—farm boy? Or one of the abusive men who prefer their pie without a deadly scoop of payback? The upcoming statewide pie contest could be Daisy’s big chance to help wronged women everywhere…if she doesn’t meet a sticky end first. Because Daisy knows the blackmailer won’t stop until her business is in crumbles.     Amazon     AB     Apple Books     Kobo

THE GHOSTS OF ROSE HILL by R M Romero

Magic will burn you up. Sent to stay with her aunt in Prague and witness the humble life of an artist, Ilana Lopez—a biracial Jewish girl—finds herself torn between her dream of becoming a violinist and her immigrant parents’ desire for her to pursue a more stable career. When she discovers a forgotten Jewish cemetery behind her aunt’s cottage, she meets the ghost of a kindhearted boy named Benjamin, who died over a century ago. As Ilana restores Benjamin’s grave, he introduces her to the enchanted side of Prague, where ghosts walk the streets and their kisses have warmth. But Benjamin isn’t the only one interested in Ilana. Rudolph Wassermann, a man with no shadow, has become fascinated with her and the music she plays. He offers to share his magic, so Ilana can be with Benjamin and pursue her passion for violin. But after Ilana discovers the truth about Wassermann and how Benjamin became bound to the city, she resolves to save the boy she loves, even if it means losing him—forever.     Amazon     AB     Apple Books     Kobo

BURN DOWN, RISE UP by Vincent Tirado

Mysterious disappearances. An urban legend rumored to be responsible. And one group of friends determined to save their city at any cost. Stranger Things meets Jordan Peele in this utterly original debut from an incredible new voice. For over a year, the Bronx has been plagued by sudden disappearances that no one can explain. Sixteen-year-old Raquel does her best to ignore it. After all, the police only look for the white kids. But when her crush Charlize’s cousin goes missing, Raquel starts to pay attention—especially when her own mom comes down with a mysterious illness that seems linked to the disappearances. Raquel and Charlize team up to investigate, but they soon discover that everything is tied to a terrifying urban legend called the Echo Game. The game is rumored to trap people in a sinister world underneath the city, and the rules are based on a particularly dark chapter in New York’s past. And if the friends want to save their home and everyone they love, they will have to play the game and destroy the evil at its heart—or die trying.

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LOVE AT FIRST STAKE by Mila Nicks

When I take over my dad’s bookshop, it’s the dream job I’ve been longing for. Quiet mornings sipping coffee. Lazy afternoons riffling through books. What’s not to love? That is, ’til he shows up. From one of the books in the occult section, Gabriel Favreau appears in a haze of smoke, naked as the day he was born—or would it be made? Either way, he doesn’t have a stitch of modesty, but he does have a bloodthirsty taste for revenge. Between running my bookshop and babysitting a bloodsucking vampire, I’m in over my head, especially when said bloodsucking vampire seems to think my neck’s on the dinner menu. But that’s not even the worst part. Strange things begin happening around town: midnight death parties at graveyards; freaky black cats popping up everywhere; my ex-boyfriend, Daryl, choosing now to rehash our breakup’s greatest hits. And then there’s Gabriel’s archnemesis, the evil Vampire King, who apparently wants to turn the town into his personal blood bank. It’s up to me and Gabriel to put our differences aside (and for Gabriel to put on a pair of pants) so we can set everything right again . . . or I just might become vampire food for real.

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FAKING FEY (THE GODHUNTER SERIES BOOK 35) by Amy Sumida

Faeries are out and proud on Earth and things are finally settling down for them. Vervain and her husband, Azrael, have worked hard to open fey embassies around the world and require faeries to follow the laws of the lands they visit. But the Gods aren’t happy. It’s bad enough that humans forgot about most of them, but now, they’re practically worshiping faeries. Many gods have started impersonating faeries to get a taste of the worship they once had, but one group of gods is too bitter for that. They’re pretending to be fey but only to make the Fey look bad. As their assaults grow more and more terrible, and humans lose faith in the Fey, the Godhunter and the God Squad struggle to track these posers down only to discover that the faerie fakers have a secret weapon. One that may prove to be too powerful for even the great Faerie God to overcome.   Amazon KU

A KINGDOM OF LIES (REALM OF FEY BOOK 2) by Ben Alderson

Despite the deception of friends and family, Robin Icethorn has become the King he was destined to be. But enemies still surround him, some hidden behind the smiles of those he trusts. His world is thrown into chaos when the god’s become more than just stories. And Robin will do anything to save his father, his last living relative. Even if that means striking up a deal with the father of the person who tried to murder him.     Amazon KU

SEAR (BEARPAW RIDGE FIREFIGHTERS BOOK 14) by Ophelia Sexton

Cougar shifter and single dad Lucas Concolor lives for his job and his young daughters. By day, he’s an undercover game warden, hunting down wildlife poachers. After work, his pair of sweet little girls think Daddy’s a superhero. As far as romance goes, Lucas knows love isn’t in the cards. Fated mates? He’s never gotten anywhere near a so-called fated mate. Hell, he doesn’t even believe in happily ever after. Not after a painful divorce. Lucas is destined to be a lone shifter. And he doesn’t mind, not much anyway. Because fated mates are just a shifter fairy tale, right? Everything changes the night Lucas meets Malia, a feisty blue-eyed wolf shifter girl…(more blurb on ebook seller page…)   AmazonKU

VAMPIRE’S DEAL (DEAL WITH THE DEVILS BOOK 1) by Alice Wilde

My name is Evelyn, and I’ve just been sold to pay off my father’s debt … and to them nonetheless. I thought I’d be going to college after the summer. I thought my family was normal. But, apparently it isn’t. I’ve just found out my father’s gambled away all our savings, and now the men he owes money to want him to pay. Moreover, I’ve just discovered who he owes money to. The Devils Mafia. Notorious monsters, the stories told about them are never spoken above a whisper. They have the cops in their pockets, not to mention the judges and any other high-ranking official around. When all is said and done, they are the law. So, when I overhear them and get caught eavesdropping … they decide to make my parents an offer. My life in exchange for theirs. I can’t believe my ears when my father agrees, and suddenly life as I know it is turned upside down. Whisked away to my captors’ estate, I’m forced to agree to a set of rules: No running. No lying. No secrets. Fine, but it’s their next request that has my heart pounding in my chest. The final offer that could nail shut my proverbial coffin. I must obey their every demand. Knowing who they are and what they’re capable of, I want to refuse, but it’s what they offer me in exchange that soon has me wondering just how far I’ll be willing to go.     AmazonKU

KELPIE’S CLAIMING (FAIRVIEW CHRONICLES BOOK 10) by Alexa Piper

Rob’s current goal in life? Do not eat people. That’s easier said than done when you’re a kelpie in the service industry. While Rob pursues his goals from behind the bar, a stranger walks in, and Rob catches the man’s scent. Yet, patrons are not for eating, and it should have ended there… except when Rob smells that delicious scent again, the beautiful stranger needs help. Bertrand wants to fit in, but because he’s part Fae, part Elf, and grew up human, he’s not really at home in either human or supernatural society. Still, he likes being a reporter and following a story all the way to its conclusion. The story he’s pursuing when he walks into Rob’s bar one night is one of supernaturals going missing, and Bertrand seems to be the only one who cares. Meeting Bertrand might just shift Rob’s life goals. Coming face-to-face with a kelpie stallion might be enough to help Bertrand see where he fits in perfectly. Except Bertrand doesn’t really know what to make of Rob, and also, Bertrand’s missing persons story is bigger than even he envisioned. It’s turning into a case of abduction and trafficking he needs to unravel before he can even think about Rob’s advances. The story will lead Bertrand to some dark places before the year is out.     Amazon     Kobo

BLUE ROSE by Lena Austin

Princess Zara knows one of royal blood is sometimes forced into political alliances, but what’s wrong with wanting a real Prince Charming? Few princes would want a wife who could best them with any weapon, still, there are more rivals for her hand — and her father’s kingdom — than she expects, but only two catch her eye. Prince Bram seems perfect, but he’s more interested in Prince Kennit than Zara. And the nearsighted Kennit isn’t perfect enough — her father will never approve the marriage. Prince Kennit knows there’s only one woman for him, but few princesses would find a shape shifting dragon to their liking. When Zara is poisoned, Kennit’s the first to volunteer for the expedition to save the princess, though the quest will lead them deep within the ninth circle of Hell. Zara refuses to be left behind, and Bram’s along for the ride. Things have changed a little — okay, a lot — since the days of Dante’s Inferno. This time the tourists are Zara, the poisoned princess, and her two suitors. Together they must find a single blue rose in the deepest part of Hell before the next full moon, or Zara will run out of time — and choices.     Amazon     Kobo

LESSONS IN LYCANTHROPY: AUGUSTINE’S AWAKENING (SEASON OF THE GENETIC SUPERWOLVES BOOK 2) by Remy Cavilich

All Augustine’s life, she’d been the backup. The sidekick. She was the quiet one, and when Rebekah rose to power, she was thrust into the limelight, serving as the liaison between other packs. Her first assignment? Charm the Alphas of Starlight Sky Pack. She didn’t expect to stumble headfirst into not one, but two charming males, both of which were her fated mates. But Augustine had a secret–she didn’t have a wolf. Or, rather, she had never been able to shift. She’d never heard her wolf’s voice in her head. And now she had two more problems to add to the mix–one twin with a sharing problem, and another with a distaste for wolfless females. Would these two volatile males put their differences aside long enough to woo their fated mate, or was Augustine doomed to have two mates who wouldn’t give her the time of day? With trouble looming on the horizon, and all were-kind on the cusp of war, she simply had better things to do than cater to two grumpy alphas. No matter how irresistible they were without their shirts on.     Amazon KU

THE TORN EARTH (LESSER KNOWN MONSTERS BOOK 3) by Rory Michaelson

Two years have passed. The events at Stonehenge have left the group, and their hearts, fractured and heavy with sorrow. There’s no worse time to learn existence is in peril from an overwhelming power battering down the veil between worlds. To stop it, they must do what they have prevented before, and open a door to Theia—the place some call hell, where the hint of a morning star glimmers on the dark horizon. That means they must reunite to fight for survival, the future, and love…one last time.     Amazon KU

TIME WILL TELL (WITCH IN TIME: VEE BOOK 3) by Stephanie Damore

I’m Vee Harper, and I’m living the dream, jumping through time, solving the unsolvable for the Agency of Paranormal Peculiarities. That is until my boyfriend, fellow-time traveling witch Detective Michael Cooper, sends out a magical SOS that rocks my world. He’s stuck in 1964 with his life on the line, and it’s up to me to trace the threads of space to save the day. No big deal, right? Right. It has to be. I lost my mom to the job, and I’m not about to lose my love. You hear that, Universe. This is non-negotiable. Which means there’s only one thing left to do. Are you ready?     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

FALL OF THE OMNI (THE IMMORTALIES BOOK 2) by Penny Knight

When hate is your poison. Love is your cure. Last year I fell for the dangerously handsome, immortal King. He promised to protect me from a vicious Uprising that wanted me dead. But fate has a cruel sense of humor. The King used me to create the heir that he so desperately wanted, a prince who would rule his kingdom and complete a prophecy thousands of years in the making. He took our son away the moment he was born, leaving me shattered, trying to piece myself back together. And I did. Now, I’m the boss of my own security firm, [SNIP] With our son’s life hanging in the balance, and a war on the brink of breaking out, I must push my rage aside and work together with the one man who has the power to destroy me. Because the King has decided he’s ready for a fight and not just to save our son, but for redemption. He wants it all. He wants me. But I will never give up. I am a stronger woman than ever before and have no intention of falling for his lies again. All I have to do is solve the case, save my family, and fight against the magnetic, all-consuming pull to my fated mate.   Amazon KU

UNWRAPPING HER DRAGON (DRAGONS OF FATE BOOK 2) by Julia Mills

Living without him for sixteen years sucked, but Everleigh survived. Now that blasted sexy Dragon is back with a tall tale and a basket load of apologies, but she can’t forget how bad it hurt to lose him the first time. Can she leave the past behind and trust Deacon to stand by her side for all eternity, or will she give up on the holidays forever? Only time will tell, but if Fate has anything to say about it that sweet Baker Bear will be unwrapping her Dragon sooner rather than later.     Amazon KU

OUT OF THE ASHES (ASHES AND DUST BOOK 3) by Jenn Burke

Some bonds weren’t meant to be broken. Vampire PI Evan Fournier has dealt with his fair share of danger and heartache, but nothing prepares him for the pain of a broken bond with his mate—especially when his mate is the one who severed it. Bond or no, he still loves Colin—fiercely. Trust, however, is harder to come by. And when a demon starts terrorizing paranormals in Toronto, trust in one another is exactly what they’ll need. Former firefighter turned crime-fighting phoenix Colin Zhang knows who Evan was—is—to him, but he doesn’t know if he can give him what he wants. He just needs a little time to figure things out. Unfortunately, bringing down a demon bent on mass murder leaves little time for anything else. The only way they’ll destroy the demon is by teaming up with an unlikely partner to infiltrate a gang of terrorists. But the only way they’ll save themselves is by finding a path back into each other’s arms—and hearts—once again.      Amazon     Kobo

WHEN THE DAY COMES (TIMELESS BOOK 1) by  Gabrielle Mayer

Libby has been given a powerful gift: to live one life in 1774 Colonial Williamsburg and the other in 1914 Gilded Age New York City. When she falls asleep in one life, she wakes up in the other. While she’s the same person at her core in both times, she’s leading two vastly different lives. In Colonial Williamsburg, Libby is a public printer for the House of Burgesses and the Royal Governor, trying to provide for her family and support the Patriot cause. The man she loves, Henry Montgomery, has his own secrets. As the revolution draws near, both their lives–and any hope of love–are put in jeopardy. Libby’s life in 1914 New York is filled with wealth, drawing room conversations, and bachelors. But the only work she cares about–women’s suffrage–is discouraged, and her mother is intent on marrying her off to an English marquess. The growing talk of war in Europe only complicates matters. But Libby knows she’s not destined to live two lives forever. On her twenty-first birthday, she must choose one path and forfeit the other–but how can she choose when she has so much to lose in each life?      Amazon     AB     Apple Books     Kobo

PINK MOON (A HEX SUPPORT MYSTERY BOOK ONE) by Annabel Chase and Tana Gray 

Katherine Fairfield isn’t a typical woman—or a typical witch. Once upon a time, she worked as an agent for Hex Support, a secret division within the Federal Bureau of Magic. Following the tragic death of her husband, she quit to focus on raising their twins. Now the kids are in college and Kit spends her days at the enchanted family estate known as Dark Hollow, along with her two younger sisters and a sanctuary of forgotten familiars. Until duty calls. Kit has no interest in returning to her previous life, but her former boss makes her an offer she can’t refuse. A prominent supernatural socialite has been murdered in Savannah and Hex Support could really use the talents of a Fairfield witch to crack the case. Begrudgingly Kit dusts off her badge and heads to Savannah where she meets the suspects—as well as a mysterious vampire known only as Palmer who seems to know far more than he should. As Kit closes in on the killer, she’s forced to call upon magical skills she’s long ignored and face the reality of her new life. Will she retreat into the dark recesses of her sanctuary and let a killer go free or will the Green Witch rise to the challenge and remind the supernatural world who’s boss?     Amazon KU

THE WICKED AND THE WILLING by Lianyu Tan

A destitute maidservant must choose whom to love: her vampire mistress or the woman trying to save her life. In the Dream House meets The Ghost Bride in a provocative tale of seduction, violence, and despair from lesbian dark fantasy author Lianyu Tan. 1927, colonial Singapore – Monsters don’t scare Gean Choo. And there are monsters aplenty among the Europeans on sultry Singapore island, all of them running away from something—or someone. When she starts her new job as a lady’s companion, she can’t imagine falling for the impassioned, demanding mistress of Ambrosia Hall, nor the gruff, brooding woman who serves as her lady’s majordomo. The latter holds her heart; the former, her body, blood, and loyalty. Both want her. Both need her. And one of them will die for her.

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OF RAIN AND WRATH (THE DEATH WHISPERER BOOK 1) by Katie May

I was born under the shadow of death, and my life since has been intricately entwined with that of the Grim Reaper. They call me the Death Whisperer. One hand fixes; the other breaks. All I have ever known is a life full of pain and suffering, because what the legends don’t tell you about my power…is that there’s always a price. And I’m the one who has to pay it. My powers took my voice from me, and every day, I’m forced to experience unbearable agony. But my suffering doesn’t stop the fae of our realm from using me and my gifts, regardless of the consequences. The princes who rule the various kingdoms are rumored to be cold-blooded and vicious, with no regard to fae life. They take what they want, when they want it, in the hopes of hurting each other in the process. But what if the thing they all want…Is me? Some want to use me, others want to love me, and others still want to destroy me. The problem is, there’s not a lot left of me to use, love, or destroy. Death has whispered to me for years now, and I think it’s finally time I started listening.     Amazon KU

GOD TOUCHED: IRONWOOD BOOK 2 (THE FAE UNIVERSE BOOK 6) by Alessa Thorn

“I want to start by saying none of this was my fault.” Imogen Ironwood owes the God of the Dead two life debts…and Arawan isn’t the kind of god to let a debt go uncollected. Trouble and death have followed Imogen Ironwood her entire life. As a hunter, she’s used to both, but screwing with a death god is probably the biggest mistake she’s ever made. It wasn’t like she asked him to restore her to the land of the living (twice), Imogen only wanted Arawan to help them find Hafgan, Morrigan’s escaped general and Arawan’s oldest enemy. She just didn’t expect Arawan to be hunting her as well. Imogen knows the world needs Arawan’s help to defeat Hafgan and that working with him is their only option. There’s only one small problem…Arawan is the personification of all of Imogen’s unhealthy obsessions—death, sex, and violence. And falling in love with a god is always going to end in blood and tears.     AmazonKU

WITCH’S POWER PLAY (COVENS OF EATON FALLS BOOK 2) by Mia Monroe

How to tame a vampire isn’t in any of my spell books. My life changed forever the night my coven was attacked. I was scared and alone until my bestie Leo showed up. I trust him with my life. Good thing since he dragged me to the home of a notorious vampire. Even worse, another equally terrifying vampire is in charge of keeping an eye on me. I did my best to comply and keep my distance from the stoic, domineering man who I shared a room with. I may have tried to flirt with him a couple times, a totally dumb move considering vampires aren’t exactly fans of witches. It didn’t work anyway. Once I was able to get away from him and back to the safety of my coven, I hightailed it out of there. I thought I would quickly forget him. I was wrong. When we reunite, Beto let’s a surprising secret slip, leading me to make a decision that we both might regret. Who am I to deny a man his need to submit? Will Beto decide to trust me with his desires? Can I learn to keep a vampire in check? Don’t know, but I’m up for the challenge. If the war doesn’t tear us apart first.   AmazonKU

STEEPING SECRETS: MAGICAL TEA ROOM MYSTERIES BOOK 5 by Erin Johnson

First, a popular fast-fashion store down the street from the tea room in Bath, England, is burned to the ground and a dead retail worker found inside. Then, the authorities confirm the fire was arson and the young woman was murdered. Even worse, suspicious bite marks were found on her neck. Bites marks that might’ve come from a vampire or shifter. And since some of Minnie’s best friends at the tea room are vampires and shifters, she vows to find the killer to keep her innocent pals (and her crush) safe. Even if she’s still barely learning to use her witchy powers and already has a bit of a history with the handsome local detective. The very same detective who’s teamed up with a brash vampire hunter, leading both of them to grow ever more suspicious of Minnie’s snooping into so many local murders. Hey–it’s not her fault if she happens to be better at putting together the clues than the local police force. Besides, she’s got a handsome Mr. Darcy-esque vampire boss, a wise witchy mentor, and her adorable talking black cat familiar on her side….(more blurb on ebook seller page…)     Amazon KU

SILVER HEART (ALEXIS SILVER BOOK 5) by J R Rain and Matthew S Cox

True love can withstand distance and time…but can it survive immortality? Over her more than a century as a mermaid, Alexis Silver never really questioned how her first husband had such an effect on her despite the brief time they had together. She tried a few relationships with other immortals, though none lasted. She’s content to be on her own, chasing the kind of adventures her mortal life would never have offered. Licinia, suspecting Alex isn’t over Albert, suggests they take a trip to the land once called Ptolemais. Curious to see what magical surprises her dark master friend has up her ethereal sleeves, Alex agrees. But not long after arriving in Cairo, they hit a snag. Licinia wants to conduct a ritual. But the only source of rare, magical components won’t part with them unless the fate of his missing daughter is discovered. Alex soon realizes the woman’s disappearance is far from ordinary. In fact, it’s downright demonic.     Amazon KU

ALWAYS WRIGHT (WRIGHT AUTO BOOK 2) by Fel Fern

Omega wolf shifter Wyatt Wright has pined for Mayhem for what feels like forever. He’s watched Mayhem fall in and out of love more times than he can count. Now it’s Wyatt’s turn and he can’t screw this chance up. Wyatt’s been warned by his brothers to be careful. Mayhem’s a wild card. Wyatt might end up getting tangled in Mayhem’s MC problems but he doesn’t care. He’s determined to become Mayhem’s forever mate no matter what. Alpha bear shifter Mayhem knows Wyatt was meant to be his, but Wyatt’s too good for the likes of him. That’s why he’s kept his distance all this time. Friendship should be enough but what if Mayhem starts wanting more? What if the mate he’s been searching for his entire life, is standing right in front of him? But claiming Wyatt right now is risky, especially with an unknown enemy gunning for him and his MC. Can Mayhem win Wyatt over and save his MC family at the same time?     Amazon KU

GLASS SLIPPERS (DARK SPRITS FAIRYTAILS) by S J Sanders

Her life is no fairytale. Firmly on the shelf, Eleanor Douglas’ days are spent catering to her two young stepsisters and attending to her stepmother’s every need. When a stranger comes through town with an invitation to an extraordinary ball—a fairy ball that comes along once a century in search of human brides—Eleanor, with the aid of fae magic, must race against time to infiltrate the ball and rescue her stepsisters before it’s too late. What that plan did not include was being thrust into a post-apocalyptic future where she must rely on her wits to survive in a world inhabited by monsters, human and inhuman alike. Or being claimed by a powerful male whose kiss is familiar, but was true beneath fae glamour? He crossed time to find her and claim her, and he will settle for nothing less than everything. Even as he searches for the mysterious female at the ball, he is drawn to the female who drags him to a garden in between worlds, whose voice and spirit seduces him. She makes him question every vow, and yet he will give it all up for her. But when the ball arrives again, will their love be enough to save her and the world a second time? Or will Lucifero’s throne finally crumble taking all that he loves with it? This retelling of Cinderella travels from early 1800s New England, to the glamour of a fae ball, and to an impossible future where the worlds of men and monsters cross and the world as we known it has fallen. And yes, there most certainly is a “fairy godmother” and a shoe.   Amazon KU

THE WEDDING HUNT SABINE (BLIND DATE CORPORATION BOOK 6) by Viola Grace

Sabine has been recovering from work-related damage. An active nearly crushed her spine. She’s now on crutches until a walking suit can be arranged, and coordinating formalwear with crutches is harder than it looks. Watching her friend Vallu get married to the large furry man of her dreams and the father of her baby was sweet, and the reception was fun. With the crutches, Sabine had to skip the dances, but she enjoyed every moment of the party. The bride and groom were long gone when she got a call from another guest and answered the call for help. Ylara was being cornered by three alphas who didn’t mind sharing, and that was not something she was interested in. With three ladies gathered to distract the guys, they split off to deal with their individual alpha. Shaking them off was another matter. Sabine ends up with a muscle-bound water-breather on her trail, and dealing with him and her injuries is just too complicated. She makes a few decisions that change the direction of her life and twist her future into something she could not have imagined.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

HOW TO SUMMON A BOYFRIEND by Aja Foxx

VS Note: A re-release “revised and extended by 21,000 words” per the author.

Herby – I needed a boyfriend to keep my father from marrying me off to a man handpicked by him. What better way to get one than to summon a demon? When I found a book of shadows in my grandfather’s attic, I knew I’d found the answer, but something went wrong. Instead of summoning a demon, I ended up in hell. What was I supposed to do now? Hades – Judging souls was boring. Ruling the underworld was boring. Everything was boring. I needed something to happen to keep me from going insane. I never imagined the fates would answer my unspoken prayer by dropping a human into the underworld, and I’d certainly never met a human quite like Herby. He confused me, amused me, and drove me crazy. Why else would I agree to be his boyfriend?    Amazon KU

HAMISH: PERRY’S NEST BOOK ONE: VAMPIRE PNR by Kathi S Barton

Lander was good at her job. What she wasn’t good with was people, most people, in fact. Especially attornies who weren’t prepared when they cross-examined her as a witness. She didn’t care. She had work to do. Leaving the courthouse was the last thing she remembered when she woke up in the hospital. Happy to have finally found his mate after all these centuries, Hamish, an ancient vampire, had been following her scent all morning. The scent led him to the courthouse, where he decided to wait until she came out. But shots rang out when Lander stepped out of the building. Hamish would have to move fast, or he would find and lose his mate at the same time.

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BREEDING CONTEMPT (OF MAGIC AND CONTEMPT BOOK 4) by Jade Thorn

Her coven wants her to choose a mate, her familiars want her to mate with them, and her aunt wants her womb to produce strong shifters to turn into monsters. Everyone is obsessed with who Melody will breed with. Frankly, it’s the last thing on her mind. How can she possibly relax, when so many are suffering? Her aunt continues to abuse and torture shifters, experimenting on them to create the ultimate hybrid army. Her peers want to enslave their own familiars, and the Provost – she wants to take Melody’s familiars away. Melody is being pulled in so many directions, but she’s struggling just to survive – not only her aunt’s machinations, but the persistent bullying by her fellow students. Things are only getting tougher at Adolphus Academy, and it’s becoming increasingly clear that she needs to get out of there as soon as she can. It’s obvious that she needs help from the US council, but the advent of the hybrid shifters means more questions for Melody. Questions she doesn’t have the answer to, no matter how many times they ask. If she can’t gain the trust of the council, then how on earth can she call on them for help? It seems her options are limited and her needs are great. It’s time for Melody to take her destiny in her own hands, and carve out the path that feels right to her.      Amazon KU

DRAGON’S MIDLIFE SOULMATE (SHIFTER NATION: FATED OVER FORTY) by Meg Ripley

After a hellish divorce at 48, I’m ready for a new life. But I just found out this isn’t the only one I’ve lived. My husband sent pics of his eggplant to every woman in Florida, And once I caught on, it was time to divorce the pig. I packed up the RV we’d planned to drive cross-country together, And headed off on an adventure, all on my own. I rolled to a stop in Carlton after finding a paramedic job,
But it felt like déjà vu when I met the hunky fire chief, And a fiery blaze ignited between us instantly.
I can’t shake the feeling we’ve met before, And when a medium unlocks the secret to my past with August, This little midlife adventure of mine turns into a straight up freak show. You see, even though he looks about fifty, August is a six-hundred-year-old dragon. And my husband from a past life.   AmazonKU

INFINITE BOND by L Rose

VS Note: From APRIL 26

With three hearts to worry about, as well as my own, time will tell if I’m up for the task. I’ve always been normal. Okay, maybe more of an average guy, who’s quiet and awkward. Just someone who’s trying to survive living in my trailer while dodging my mom’s debt collectors. Everything changes when a power within me surfaces, and my eyes are thrown wide open. Humans aren’t the only ones who walk the earth. Read that again, but slowly. I know. I can hardly believe it either. There’s more. With my newfound power, I’m expected to attend a college to learn how to use my slightly terrifying and temperamental telekinetic ability, a power I apparently should have received when I was a kid, not at twenty-one. Throw in my new roommates and my brain threatens to overload while my heart can’t figure out who or what it wants. All my traitorous heart is sure of is that it’s greedy and beats far too fast when any of the three not-completely-human men are around. Not that my wanting will do me any good. There’s Cade who hates me, Zeke who’s super nice and understanding but way out of my league, and Hyde who’s as scary as he is quiet. I have no idea if I’ll survive the changes, but I really want to. Just wait and see for yourself. As soon as you meet these guys, you’ll understand and see our undeniable connection. Just be warned, nothing but death will stop me protecting my hearts.       Amazon KU

SHADOW ELF’S RESCUER (ELVES OF ELDARAN BOOK 2) by Elisa Rae

In a world full of elves, woodwose, gargoyles, and brownies, shadow elves are the most feared. Casimir, brother of the elven king’s spymaster, is constantly reminded of this reputation in his service to his brother and his king. Now, dying slowly at the hands of a crazed magus, he holds no hope of rescue. Who would risk their life for a nightmare like him? Veta lives to protect her younger half-brother, so when their village is raided, she exchanges her life for his. Dragged into a magus’ horrifying workroom in the depths of his fortress, she comes face to face with a nightmare, a shadow elf. However, tortured and dying, he clearly poses no danger. That is until he offers her a bargain.   AmazonKU

BODYGUARD LION BETRAYAL (SHIFTER DADDIES MATES ROMANCE BOOK 4) by Amelia Wilson

Cammie – The love of my life thinks I’m dead. Even in witness protection, the criminals found my family. Now they’re after me. Rourke and his friends are the only ones I can trust. Discovering I’m alive has infuriated him. However, it didn’t stop us from having sex. Now I’m in danger. I want to survive this and prove to Rourke I still love him. He feels betrayed, and I don’t know if he’s ready to forgive. Rourke – Losing Cammie shattered me. That was almost fifteen years ago. I never recovered. Now with love around me, I’m seeing her ghost. Okay, not her ghost. Her. She’s alive. She’s even more beautiful than I remember. I want to keep her safe and have a family with her. However, the assassins who killed her parents are now after her. As far as a future? How can I trust her after living a lie?     Amazon KU

THREATENED BY HATE (OMEGA DESTINY, INTERNATIONAL BOOK 5) by Kian Rhodes

VS Note: From APRIL 25

A completely unexpected holiday meet-cute between an Alpha werewolf who had long ago written off a romantic future for himself and an Omega music teacher who knows he’s a little too old and much too boring to catch any man’s eye collides with a violent threat from a group of Hunters determined to blame shifters for the pandemic sweeping the world. This threat leaves Chuck and Julian struggling to build a solid foundation for their fledgling relationship, despite the hate threatening the physical embodiment of Chuck’s life work and the dozens of Omegas relying on him. Threatened by Hate is book five in the Omega Destiny, International series. Trigger warnings for references to hate groups, pandemic denial, and light-hearted banter about the treatment of prisoners of war. The story was completed prior to the Russian attack on Ukraine, but we understand that the difficult world climate at this point might make this unwelcome, despite the context being intended as humor.     Amazon KU

THE SYLVAN AND THE SAND (THE BOOK OF ALL THINGS (KINGDOM OF THE WHITE SEA)) by Sarah M Cradit

Yesenia Warwick artfully dodges her father’s talks of marriage, set on proving she is just as capable as her brothers. Her three loves—kin, homeland, and independence—are all she needs. Corin Quinlanden suffers under the cruel contempt of his ruthless father and brother as they scheme and plot from their castle in the trees. He’s given up wishing for happiness. A strategic marriage, far from home, is as high as he dare dream. But the king of this realm has his own plan. Everything the gilded Quinlandens have “earned” was stolen from the Warwicks. So when all the leaders of the realm are summoned to a celebration with the king, both houses approach this fete balancing on a sharp blade’s edge. But the king’s celebration quickly turns to horror. The lords and ladies can only watch, helpless, as the devious king masterminds a series of marriages between their children, spinning the kingdom into chaos. Brash, fearless Yesenia Warwick is now the unwilling bride of tender-hearted Corin Quinlanden. Neither her silver-tongued wit, nor her unmatched skill with daggers, can erase what has been done. The choice ahead of her is simple, but impossible. Embrace her dangerous new life in the den of her enemy, or send the kingdom to war.      Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

OMEGA COURT by Mira Kane

After a rocky start at the Omega Sanctuary, I finally have my pack. Men who want me for who I am, not what my omega designation can do for them. I know together we can overcome anything…Until renegade omega Yvenna returns to destroy everything I’ve built. Giving in to her demands means doom for us all. With my pack vulnerable and caught between worlds, I’m faced with the impossible question: What would you do for the ones you love most?     AmazonKU

DEBUNKED (HAUNTED? BOOK 2) by Pandora Pine

Ghost hunter Marlowe Bond is shocked when Peyton West, the man who spent the last two years doggedly debunking his paranormal investigations, calls for help after allegedly being attacked in his home by a spirit. After a night in the house, Marlowe’s not sure anything more than a well-staged hoax is the culprit. Along for the ride is Marlowe’s boyfriend, artist Trip Cahill. Trip is expecting your standard low-grade paranormal activity, but gets more than he bargained for when Peyton explains that he’s being haunted by the ghost of Jordan Finch, a businessman who was killed fifteen years ago by his wife’s teenaged hitman. Is the spirit of Jordan Finch plotting the ultimate revenge for his murder, or is this “haunting” another in a long line of fantasies for Marlowe to debunk? Debunked is book two in the new Haunted? series and features a quirky ghost hunter, his witchy boyfriend, and a disinterested cat named after a Stevie Nicks song. Fact or fiction, haunting or hoax, join Trip and Marlowe as they work together to uncover the truth, no matter what it might be.   Amazon KU

LUXURIA: A MONSTER ROMANCE (SHADES OF SIN BOOK 1) by Colette Rhodes

VS Note: From APRIL 30

Ophelia has a dirty secret. Well, it’s not really a secret anymore. Ophelia was born into a family of Hunters, tasked with protecting the humans from the creatures of the night who feast on their fear. Except Ophelia always found the idea of monsters kind of intriguing. She even made the grave sin of committing some X-rated monster thoughts to paper—which in hindsight may not have been the best idea because her parents were mortified—but you live and learn. Well, everyone finds out your secret, you get banished from society, and then you learn. But the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity Ophelia has been waiting for to make good on some of those fantasies has arrived. The King of Shades requires a hunter bride, and Ophelia is the best fit for the job. Now she just needs to convince her surly monster husband, Allerick, that she’s the best fit for him.   Amazon KU

BLOOD BY MOONLIGHT: DARK INK TATTOO BOOK 4 by Cassie Alexander

Angela: My secret is out, and now both Mark and Jack know that I’m a werewolf. Worse, my abusive ex-boyfriend, the one who made me this way, has escaped from prison and he’s after one thing: our son. The Pack is a brutal, criminal motorcycle gang: I don’t want that life for Rabbit. Jack says he can protect us, but the Pack is strong and if they catch us, they’ll kill me and take Rabbit. But if I’m going down, I’m taking Gray with me. Jack: She’s a monster like me, but that doesn’t change how I feel about her. I’ll do everything I can to save her and her son. When old enemies reappear and my Mistress betrays me, I might have to give up everything to protect them from the Pack. Angela’s entrusted me with her son, and I won’t let her down. A werewolf ready to make her last stand. A vampire who will do anything to protect the innocent from the unholy.      Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

UNRAVELING THE THREADS OF FATE by Alice Winters

Alex – Some people are born lucky. Then there’s me, destined to be loved by the man who knows my darkest secret. My gift has followed me my entire life—the ability to see the threads of fate. I can see the red thread tying together two people destined to love one another. But my gift has another side to it. A darker side. I can also see a simple black thread tied to the fingers of those who aren’t aware of it, connecting them to the person destined to kill them. And when I look down at my own finger, I can see the red thread stretched over to Bishop King. The man who is my soul mate. But then why is the black thread also wrapped around our fingers? Bishop is sweet and caring, and I can’t stop my heart from loving him. I just need to thwart fate before it separates us forever. Bishop – I swore to never let myself be drawn back into Alex’s world, but the man is funny and charming and the moment we’re together I fall back into the familiarity we shared as teenagers. I know this time is different; he’s hoping that I can help him walk through his dreams to figure out how an innocent girl is going to die. While his dreams tell of the future, mine allow us to find the truth. But what happens when we save a life and change fate–will it affect our own future? I can’t keep myself from falling for Alex, but what if helping him leaves one of us dead?    Amazon KU

LOVE POTIONS: WITCH ROMANCE ANTHOLOGY by Various

Enjoy the magic of love with us! This collection of witch romance stories by six NY Times, USA Today and Bestselling authors will trap you in its spell. This box set is designed to introduce you to new authors and new series. Happy Reading!

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ALPHA’S BOND (THE CLARITY SERIES BOOK 3) by Cassandra Fae

Omegas are vulnerable if unprotected. Prey just waiting to be devoured. But Karissa still wants her life back. She wants the naive innocence she had before it was stolen by seven powerful Alphas… but the pack won’t let her go. They’ve claimed her, sworn to protect her from any threat in the universe, but for an Omega planning to run, the most dangerous threat of all comes from one who already owns a piece of her soul. Danger. Drama. This pack is in trouble, and Karissa could be their doom or their salvation.    Amazon KU

COVEN RELICS (MUSEUM OF THE PROFANE BOOK 2) by J B Trepagnier

Key is not really Doctor Key. I’m over that part, but it wouldn’t shock me if he really was a doctor. He definitely wasn’t lying about getting arrested. There are now three people at my museum who can translate the missing page from the grimoire as easily as breathing. This isn’t good. This isn’t good at all. But I trust my new houseguests. They have intimate knowledge of Thorunn and the Cult of the Aether Sisters. They all have their reasons for stopping them and yeah, I just met Sleipnir and Bjorn, but they are planning some sort of reckoning on Valentine for what he did to me. The only problem is that Bjorn sees the future and he hasn’t seen us stopping Thorunn from coming back from the dead and starting a new cult.     Amazon KU

THE RELUCTANT COMPANION (THIRTEEN KINGDOMS #ONE) by H L Day

Sebastian might have the power to summon animals, but winning Jack over? Far more difficult. As first encounters go, Jack and Sebastian’s isn’t ideal, leaving Jack nursing a grudge he’s not about to let go of in a hurry. Yet, if Jack is to find his missing sister, and Sebastian is to rescue his captured prince, they’ll need to set their differences aside and work as a team. Jack is stubborn and somewhat volatile. Sebastian is vain and clearly in love with himself. But as the unlikely companions face all manner of dangers together, they grow closer. Rescuing the prince should be easy. Rescuing him from an impenetrable tower guarded by dragon-shifting knights? Okay, that part is harder. But once the adventure is over, letting Sebastian go might be the hardest thing Jack has ever had to do.   AmazonKU

ALPHA WOLF’S SACRIFICE (WOLVES OF ANCHORAGE BOOK 1) by Brittany White

The Independent Bear Shifter – For my entire life, my clan tried to stifle me. I was smothered by traditions, customs, and rules. All I wanted was to live my dreams. But I couldn’t even work at my career without my brother’s interference. I ran and started over in a new city, living and working among humans. Then I met a gorgeous shifter, but he was a wolf, not a bear. I had no desire to be tied down, so I enjoyed our casual relationship. But casual wasn’t possible – we were meant to be. We had a connection that only mates share. Our families disagreed. My wolf shifter turned on me. He broke my heart, but left me with a surprise, a little piece of him that I will have forever. Five years after he broke my heart, we got a second chance. This time, could I start fresh with my sexy wolf shifter? The Alpha Wolf Shifter – I have always taken pride in my pack. I became Alpha at only eighteen after I rescued most of our pack from a forest fire. We lived traditionally, honoring our ancestors and our pack. I valued loyalty, hard work, and commitment. My life was a steady, predictable pattern. Until my pack demanded that we move. They wanted to live in a city. I fought the change. But they prevailed. In a city, I met my match. She was feisty and beautiful, but there was one problem. She was a bear shifter, not a wolf. We dated anyway, but there were no strings attached. My wolf thought she was my mate, but how could that be? I was technically breaking my own rules, so I ended our time together. Five years later, I saw her again. But this time she had a child. And she blamed me for abandoning them both. Could I ever regain her trust and prove to her that we were meant to be? Could he forgive her for keeping a secret about the one thing that mattered the most?      Amazon KU

FIERCE DRAGON & VICIOUS ENEMY (BROKEN SAVAGE FIRE DRAGONS SERIES BOOK 2) by Alicia Banks

What will you do if you ever fell in love with a woman who in involved in your murder conspiracy? And can you love a man who is in love with your best friend? King Topaz, a young and dashing fire dragon shifter, is beloved by all. Except, that is, the woman he is in love with–Rain–who just happens to be mate to his best friend. Topaz is full of sighs and longing looks for his lost love, until Helena walks into the room. And his blood begins to boil. He hates her. Helena, the palace seamstress, was a double agent for a different kingdom and her task was to murder Topaz. And he knows that but…He can’t stop looking at her when she walks into a room. Small, with long, flowing hair, her blunt confidence and utter lack of sympathy for him makes her everything a woman should not be. He still remember that night, when Helena seduced him with the object of murdering him. But it reminds him his dirty desires only. He just want her, no matter who she is. She disdains Topaz’s lovesickness and propensity to feel sorry for himself. As a king of the shifter clan he has boundaries…But he won’t slow down. Is he obsessed with her, or only her body? And isn’t he supposed to despise her? Isn’t she supposed to despise him?     Amazon KU

IMMORTAL SINS: EDEN ETERNAL BOOK ONE by E A Blackwell

VS Note: From APRIL 30

The Kingdom of Eden destroyed my homeland and devastated my people. Their ruler is a cruel, angry little man whose hatred of angels runs so deep he would destroy his own bloodline just to spite us. Which is one of the many reasons my obsession with his son is so dangerous. But Prince Felix isn’t like his father. We’ve suffered the same. He understands me. So what if he’s betrothed to someone else and his father wants me dead? He’s mine.     Amazon KU

DECEPTION (MASTERS OF VALOR BOOK 2) by Delta James

When I found the sword it came alive in my hands. It has been quiet since then … until the dragons arrived. Ben – I wanted Paige from the first time I met her. When lunch ended in her arrest I knew had to protect her. She was arrested for embezzlement but there is more going on here. I always believed follow the money and find the culprit. But when her father gets involved and the dragons show up, it appears there is more than money involved. Paige – I left my family and the cult they led years before. Hiding in plain view at the bank. Keeping my head down and remaining in the background, until I was arrested. My father has promised me to one of his partners and he means to force me into marriage with a man I don’t know or want. Evil thinks it will win but it doesn’t know about the sword. Can the sword and I protect Paige from the cult that thinks it owns her?     Amazon KU

WANTED: VAMPIRE’S ASSISTANT (MOONHAVEN COVE BOOK 1) by Dusty Rose

VS Note: From APRIL 30.

She’s scrappy and pure sunshine. He’s a 1,000 year old vampire. Together they’re magic. Ever had life kick you in the teeth after it shoved you down the stairs? Yeah, that’s how my day was heading. And then I saw an ad in the paper that changed my life—Wanted: Vampire’s Assistant. Qualifications must include: loyalty, sturdiness, flexibility, dependability, fearlessness, intelligence, and please no applicants that are prone to temper or fits of terror. Normally, I’d laugh at the absurd ad, but I emailed the prankster—Draven Leto, instead. People need jobs, Mr. Leto. Prank ads are not appreciated. I wasn’t expecting to get a reply. And I certainly wasn’t expecting for the ad to be invisible to everyone else on my floor. Then a self-proclaimed vampire with a voice that could melt honey called and invited me to interview for the position. And I accepted. Like I said, life changing.     Amazon KU

QUEER WINDOWS: VOLUME ONE: SPRING by Cay Fletcher

Love comes in all forms, from enduring friendships, the classic love at first sight, and misunderstandings that unfurl into blooming romance. Queer Windows gives a glance at four fantastical, queer love stories. The Wizard’s Garden – Sil, a plant lover and head clerk of a plant shop finds himself slowly befriending a quirky wizard, while also falling in love with his garden. Rosemary for Remembrance – Vivian has always dreamed of being swept away from her ordinary life. A chance meeting with a mysterious stranger may just grant her wish. Kingdom Fall – Imre had carefully calculated his every move to best serve his kingdom. But he could not foresee the past catching up to him and the choices of others. Lady of Spring – Vinq is preparing to transition from a child into an adult. While she knows she can’t avoid this right of passage, she also does not want to lose who she is.

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KISS OF DARKNESS (CURSE OF THE GUARDIANS BOOK 1) by Taylor Aston White

Kyra’s seen and survived the worst things imaginable, all because of the magic she was born with. Trapped by her secret, she has no choice but to serve Councilman Gallagher or risk everything she has tried so hard to build. Because despite black magic being banned, her very survival depends on it. When she’s commanded to summon a Daemon, a Breed notorious for their corruption and brutality, she’s torn between keeping her secret and doing the right thing. Xander’s hate for black witches was notorious, but nothing frustrated him more than the one witch that brings trouble with a capital T. With dark amber eyes, and a controlled strength that fascinated his beast – the monster he’s cursed to share a soul – Xander will do anything to push her away. So when he’s forced into protecting her, he must put aside his prejudice and ignore his growing desire that’s an insult to his past. Because he’s had an entire childhood to remember why you can’t trust black witches. And he definitely can’t trust Kyra Farzan.       Amazon KU

UNDER A CURSED MOON (SHATTERED WOLF BOOK 1) by Riley Storm

VS Note: From APRIL 15

He dotes on me right up to the day a powerful curse transforms my sleek wolf body into something horrific. There was no chance to explain. He turns on me in a beat of my broken heart, ordering the pack to kill me. On the run from my pack and the man I loved, my only hope is in reaching the Library of Avalon and ending my curse. But I’m not the only one searching for answers there. A man quite literally from my dreams awaits me, seeking his own salvation. Together, we might just save more lives than my own, if I can learn to accept the truth that we uncover. And I will have to. Because the only thing that hurts worse than rejection? Death.     Amazon KU

ENDOSYMBIONT (THE VAMPIRE GUARD BOOK 3) by Elizabeth Noble

A werewolf and seven vampires are all that stand between the world and complete annihilation. When Kai Richter and Ori Bier met, sparks flew. Then a train blew up. Tracking an organism deadly to not only humans, but vampires and werewolves alike, brings Kai and Ori into The Vampire Guard. Decades later, they, along with Operative Team Jack Rabbit, come face to face with the horrors that same virus produces. Dead bodies are coming back to life, and rational people are becoming violent and brutal killers. A massacre is taking place nearly a mile under the Atlantic Ocean. Two teams of The Vampire Guard are in the thick of it, fighting to survive.     Amazon KU

DREARY SHADOWS PART ONE by R E Bond 

Dreary Shadows Academy was not where I wanted to be for my final year of high school. Things never go as planned, though, and now, the Shadow Brothers have me on their radar. They seem to show up everywhere I turn. I hoped they’d back off, but fate has other plans. When I’m attacked, they’re the ones to save me, opening my eyes to a whole new world. The supernatural aren’t supposed to exist, and I wasn’t supposed to be thrown in the middle like this. I’m just a normal girl. Or so I thought. In a world full of vampires, werewolves, and witches, it’s no surprise when everything crumbles and someone gets cursed. I’ll be surprised if I get through the year alive, or at least with my heart intact. These vampires are going to break me, I just know it.     Amazon KU

VAMPIRE UNLEASHED (KEEPERS OF THE CHALICE BOOK ONE) by Tamar Sloan

A vampire. A huntress. A cure that could change everything. Vampires are real. If that’s not enough for Maddy to get her head around, then learning she’s a descendant of the famous Knights Templar, a secret order of vampire hunters, leaves her reeling. What’s more, they want her to join their ranks. Caleb has a score to settle. Part of it’s personal, but the Order is also determined to kill every last one of his kind. When he learns of their new recruit, he knows he has to get close to Maddy, no matter what it takes. Thrust together, the two discover deeply buried secrets and shocking truths. The Order isn’t everything it claims to be. The vampire Master has plans to cultivate humans as a food source. And everyone is searching for an ancient relic that could be the key to it all. And yet Maddy has questions that desperately need answers. Whose side is Caleb really on? What does she do about the attraction that won’t go away? And why does she seem to have abilities no one else does.   AmazonKU

SUCCUBUS ASCENDED (THE (UN)LUCKY SUCUBUS BOOK 9) by L L Frost

VS note: From APRIL 15

Last month I was an unknown baker. Now, I’m an internet celebrity and responsible for destroying the world? All I wanted was to save my men and stop Cassandra from stealing everything I love. But I never could have predicted the consequences of reclaiming what’s mine. With the ley lines back in their rightful position, it weakened the veil, allowing demons to flee the wasteland of our world and set up residence on the human plane. The big secret that demons exist is now out in the open, and they have video proof of me to prove it. With magic returning to the human plane, nothing will ever be the same. Clearhelm holds everything I wanted in life, but it’s time for us to leave. We can’t do that, though, until Landon is returned to resume governorship of his territory. I refuse to abandon my people after promising them protection. But who will protect me? Not everyone is happy with the new changes, and they’ve locked me in their cross-hairs for elimination. Can we pull off the impossible one more time? Or will this spell the end for the adventures of Adeline Boo Pond?   AmazonKU

LOVING MONSTERS (BEAUTY AND HER MONSTERS BOOK 2) by Violet Fox

VS Note: From APRIL 23

It’s been six months since the monsters left the world. Six months since they were cruelly taken away from me…But I know I will find my way back to them. I don’t care what the enchantress says; I will be reunited with my mates again. Even if I have to search the ends of the earth. I just have to find my way through the Abyss first—a world where nightmares come to life. Should be easy, right? Yet all hope seems lost when I find myself lost in the woods like a fairy tale princess, and it appears I’m no match for the creatures of the Abyss. But I’ve always been stubborn. The nightmares won’t get to me so easily. I’m no weak damsel. I’ll find my way out of the dark and return to my mates. And then once I find them, I will save humanity. The darkness is getting worse every day, and it will only be a matter of time until the world is destroyed. Let’s just hope I can prove that humans are worth saving.   AmazonKU

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VS: Next up in my backlist is MATEER, the second book in the Badari Warriors series. For some reason Amazon has it for a dollar less than all the other books (and less than the other ebook sellers too)! Yikes! Well it’ll take me a few days to fix that so if you don’t have it already, good time to buy it….Mateer and Megan are a wonderful couple…

MATEER (A BADARI WARRIORS SCIFI ROMANCE NOVEL): Sectors New Allies Series Book 2 

Megan Garrison, a doctor at the Sectors Amarcae 7 colony, goes to sleep one night as usual only to wake up in her nightgown, strapped to a table in an alien lab, destined to be the subject of terrifying experiments. Granted a brief reprieve, Megan and the other kidnapped humans are released in the middle of a forestlike enclosure on this unknown world and told to survive as best they can for now.

Her only hope is Mateer, the genetically engineered alien warrior imprisoned with the humans. He knows more than he’s sharing about this planet, their captors and the fate of other humans, including perhaps her own sisters. Turns out everyone from her colony has been kidnapped by the Khagrish, a ruthless race of alien scientists. Working for enemies of the human-led Sectors, the Khagrish have created the Badari to be super soldiers.

Mateer, a tough Badari enforcer, now a rebel, is captured while infiltrating the lab to help his pack bring it down. He’s also been ordered by his leaders to search for Megan and save her life at all costs. Tortured by the enemy, he’s offered one chance at survival – convince Megan to become his mate and assist the Khagrish with further experiments.

As the situation at the lab grows worse, Megan struggles against her deep attraction to Mateer, while she does her best to shield the other humans from the terrible Khagrish experiments. For his part, Mateer knows she really is his fated mate and despairs of being able to keep her safe, as the rebel attack is delayed and she fights the truth of their bond.

Will they be able to work together to defeat Khagrish plans and preserve human lives until the promised rescue happens? And what of their future together – will Megan accept Mateer as her true mate, or walk away if she’s freed?

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