I have not read most of the new releases listed (although I always end up one-clicking quite a few as I prepare these posts LOL).
‘AB’ denotes audiobook and the Amazon buy link.
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ALIEN DEVIL’S FORTUNE (BLACK STAR MATES BOOK SIX) by Ava York
I never thought I’d find love, let alone with an alien crime boss. My life has been a constant struggle, passed around and used by the worst the universe had to offer. When I took a job at the Black Star Casino, I thought it was just another gig, another way to survive. Little did I know, it would change everything. Ryrik, the powerful and enigmatic Vinduthi who runs the casino floor, saw right through my betrayal. Where others saw a traitor, he saw a woman trapped, blackmailed into submission. In a world where trust is a luxury I can’t afford, Ryrik offered me something I never expected – a chance at freedom and revenge. Dare I hope for more? AmazonKU
SURPRISE BABY FOR THE ALIEN WARRIOR (KALEIDIAN WARRIOR DADS) by Athena Storm
I gave my heart to a Kaleidian warrior…And now there are two on the line. He just doesn’t know it. I worked at a merciless club. Dancing the nights away for drunken, rough men. Until one night…My alien hero saved me. Jocari claimed my body in a one-night stand. After, I don’t expect to ever see him again. As much as my heart wants to. He’s the alien warrior that I will never forget. Or I thought… Until he returns to my planet. And suddenly, my secret is in jeopardy. I’m not sure how he’ll react. Because I never told him…He’s the father to my daughter. AmazonKU
HER SCARRED HEART (RED PLANET FATED MATES BOOK SIX) by Miranda Martin
The cataclysmic crash of the generation ship on the unforgiving red sands of Tajss left me marred, etching scars into my flesh and soul. The trauma hurt all of us but no one bears its physical remnants quite like me. Every waking moment feels like a battle against the memories of that fateful day, and some days, the weight of survival becomes almost unbearable. Avoiding mirrors in a desperate attempt to shield myself from the painful reminders of what I’ve lost and what I’ve become. The reflection staring back at me serves as a haunting testament to the horror of that day, a constant reminder of the fragility of life and the mercilessness of fate. Yet, amidst the darkness that threatens to consume me, there is a flicker of hope. Provyd, one of the alien-dragon men called Zmaj. When he looks at me, for a moment at least, I forget the scars that mar my body. Could even my twisted visage find love on Tajss? AmazonKU
LION HEARTED (THE QUEEN’S BEASTS BOOK TWO) by Ella Maven
Yanna – I’ve always been impulsive, but escaping the aliens who abducted me from Earth might have been a bad decision. I don’t know anything about this strange planet. The sun never sets. No one is kind. And I’m hungry. So when an alien with a lion’s mane and paws the size of my head suddenly acts like we’re best friends, I’m immediately on guard. He’s got an ulterior motive, and until I find out what it is, I’m not giving him an inch. Lynix – I have dreamed of finding my fated mate all my life. I also like being the hero. So when I save the life of a pretty little human, I know I’ve found her. Except she doesn’t see me as her savior. She’s spitting mad, defensive, and vicious. I don’t feel blessed by this mate. I feel cursed. But I’m not a quitter. Even if I have to carry her home kicking and screaming, she’s coming with me. And fast. She might see me as her enemy, but what she doesn’t know is that once the dark comes, the real enemy emerges, and I’m the only one who can keep her safe. AmazonKU
EARTH 2100: 18 CAPTIVATING VISIONS OF A SCIFI FUTURE by Various
VS Note: Not romance but a scifi release of note.
Just think how the world has changed in the last seventy-six years. In 1948, scientists ran the first computer program, and “the Ultimate Car of the Future,” the futuristic, three wheeled Davis Divan, debuted. Since then, a succession of inventions—the personal computer, the internet, the World Wide Web, smart phones and social media—have transformed every aspect of our lives. How might the next seventy-six years change us, in ways we can barely even begin to imagine, as culture, climate change, politics and technology continue to reshape the world? Earth in 2100 will be as unrecognizable to us as today would be to someone from 1948. Eighteen writers tackled this challenge, serving up an amazing array of sci-fi possibilities. From emotional AI’s to photosynthetic children, from virtual worlds to a post-urban society, our writers serve up compelling slices of life from an Earth that’s just around the corner. So dive in and and take a wild ride into these amazing visions of our collective future.
BOUND TO THE TIGER SCOUT: MM FURRY ALIEN ROMANCE (DELANEY’S FURRY ALIEN MATES BOOK THREE) by Delaney Rain
Squire Landry has lived in a hell of his mother’s making ever since she joined up with a hate-filled church that’s now led her to Humans First, the domestic terrorist group determined to rid Earth of aliens. Squire doesn’t believe the aliens mean any harm, but when his mother and her pastor insist he apply to become a sex worker—the only thing the aliens have asked of humans—Squire sees a chance to escape. Administrator Ghosha Progoni Rijal has reached the end of his rope when it comes to dealing with human politicians who would rather condemn than encourage free will. He’d known humans could be prudish about sex, but hadn’t expected this much pushback over a viable and highly-desired career choice. And then he meets a frightened, desperate young man who is his fated mate. Believing he’s finally free, Squire also figures he’ll have no problem at all becoming a sex worker if his reaction to the big tiger alien who’s recruited him is any indication. Maybe Ghosha can be the one to train the virginity right out of him? But when Ghosha explains what Squire is to him, it’s pretty clear Squire has won the relationship lottery. AmazonKU
DARE: MM SCIFI ROMANCE (MINDSET DUET BOOK ONE) by C J Dragon
Dare Munro possesses empathic abilities, a mutation that emerged in humans during the past climate crisis. Some people interpret these mutations as Mother Nature’s way of seeking revenge or finding solace for what has been lost. When his ‘gift’ became evident, his parents abandoned him, but now he’s a counselor of high repute with a Mindset Three rating. Only Dare knows that he is not what he appears to be. Dare’s true abilities came to light when he assisted a client dealing with the loss of his family. It was only a matter of time before the Service came for him to lock him away and use his talents for their own gain. Determined to escape Earth, he secures passage on the colony ship, Gambit. On the ship, he’ll find Jason Stravetta, the ship owner’s son, who is famous for his strong aversion to Mindsets. Despite the other man’s dislike, Dare is drawn to Stravetta, hoping for a friend rather than an enemy. Will Stravetta force him to reveal his truth? Will that truth cost Dare his freedom and his life?
HOMESTEAD (KINDLED BOOK SEVEN) by Claire Kent
VS Note: Dystopian scifi romance. I went back and got book one.
After losing the last remaining member of my family, I’m left all alone in a dangerous, uncivilized world. A twenty-three-year-old woman with no skills, no resources, and no protection can’t make it on her own after Impact, so I’m forced to rely on the charity of strangers to survive. My one chance of safety and security comes from an unexpected offer. Jimmy Carlson needs a partner. He wants help in his house and a woman in his bed, and he’d like that partner to be me. In return, I get a place to live, plenty of food, and the protection of a competent man and his larger community. It’s a good deal, so of course I accept. It means I have to live with a gruff, stoic man I barely know. All the new chores around the house are difficult enough, but they’re not my biggest challenge. Because I’m now Jimmy’s woman… whatever that means. AmazonKU
TAKEN BY THE GOBLIN KING by Lara Roth
SABRINA – As a xenoarchaeologist I’m ready for the expedition of lifetime; to find out the secrets of the ancient Goblin empire. Going rogue on a wild hunch, I stumble upon a civilization so advanced it makes others appear primitive. But nothing in my academic arsenal prepares me for what is to come. Condemned as a trespasser, I face the savage justice of the Goblin King, an alien whose brutal charm is as frightening as he is tempting. The Goblin Credo demands my death but when he chooses to makes me his bride instead, I need more than my studies to get out of this bind. ZAREK – Hidden in the vastness of the universe for centuries, my empire now wallows in mundanity. My court demands I take a bride but the options are… beneath me. So, when a human female breaches my carefully concealed kingdom, she stirs more than my curiosity. Duty demands I kill her. But what’s the rush? As pressures mount and loyalties waver, I find my rule tested. Choosing Sabrina reshapes the foundations of my empire as I’m bound by duty, but captivated by desire.
SEER WARS SEASON ONE: A NEW EARTH PART ONE by JC Andrijeski
VS Note: Re-release of a serial. Cliffhangers.
Back up. Down the ladder, sister. Her hands gripped the holes in the wall. “Am I a prisoner?” Surprise flickered over his face, a bare ripple.
River got the sense the surprise was real. She also got the feeling people didn’t question him much. River Cleopatra Jones just finished a movie shoot as a stuntwoman in Hollywood, California, when she’s abducted by surly, uncommunicative space pirate, Valek Targen. After scaring her, blowing a hole through the middle of her ex-boyfriend, and unceremoniously knocking her out, he informs River that her “real” family hired him to bring her back. He also tells her they live in a different dimension, on a whole other version of Earth. River’s maybe not as surprised by the news as she should be. Plagued by strange dreams and psychic since childhood, she suffered through foster homes and adoption before finally being rescued by her friend, Malcolm, who took her away from all that, trained her as a stuntwoman, and put her to work. Now, as River struggles to adjust to an alien, overtly hostile and, at times, disturbingly familiar-feeling world, she fights constantly with her even more hostile and intractable guardian and captor, Valek, who harbors dark secrets of his own. AmazonKU
SEISMIC DRIFT (SHADOW ZONE BROTHERHOOD BOOK TWO) by Dalia Davies
Love isn’t finite. Grief only fades. Danger is inescapable. Is a second chance worth the risk? Dancing is my life. I love it more than anything on this planet. Maybe that’s a lie I tell myself to keep the longing at bay. On Isia, the women who work at Margot’s can do as much or as little as they like with the Sian men who come in to learn how to please their future human mate. I’m the only exception to that rule. The Agency is careful to tiptoe around the risks with traveling to Isia for alien mate. I’ve been here long enough, I thought I knew them all. My first bondmate was murdered—an event I almost didn’t survive. Bonding again… that’s a risk I don’t think I’m willing to take. But I am tempted. D is the only man I’ve let get close enough to touch me since my bondmate died. And I count the days between his visits. He’s the only one who has ever tempted me. The only one who gets my time. And all he wants to do is talk, and sleep. I’ve learned as little as I can about him, because longing is as close as I’ll let myself get to losing him. But keeping myself in the dark, where only he can see me with his strange crystal ball eyes, puts me directly in the path of men who want him dead. They want me to do it, and they know enough of my past to be dangerous. AmazonKU
THE MONSTER IN MY BASEMENT (ARAGNOKAN MATES BOOK FIVE) by M L Smith
Catalina Sanchez has been given a second chance at life, and she intends to use it to the fullest. All of that changes in an instant, however, when Earth declares war on the alien planet Aragnok, and her home world becomes a horrifying and dangerous place overnight. It’s worsens when she discovers a terrible secret her mother has been keeping from her; an Aragnokan male held prisoner in their basement. He’s frightening–at first. But the more time she spends attempting to free him from his shackles, the more she realizes that under the surface of an intimidating alien is a man her heart yearns for. Daemon never thought he’d be taken prisoner by humans. Tortured and abused, he is eager to free himself and destroy those responsible for his predicament. There is just one problem with that; Catalina. One brush of her mind and he is captivated, and determined to save them both from the uncertainty of the future. As the world begins to crumble around them, and war beckons, can they seek safety within each other’s arms, or will all hope be lost? AmazonKU
MONSTROUS DESIRES (MONSTERS CRAVE CURVES BOOK ONE) by Serena Simpson
In a world threatened to be besieged by extraterrestrial monsters, Bella finds herself thrust into a battle she never imagined. Skeptical of the alien threat, her disbelief turns to horror when she’s chosen as a sacrifice to save Earth. Dragged away against her will, Bella confronts her worst fears when faced with Rakha, a formidable monster prince. Despite her initial terror, she discovers a fierce determination within herself, a fire waiting to be unleashed. Bella’s inner strength and resilience captivates Rakha. Together, they embark on a journey to defy destiny and forge their path. The longer they are together, the more she finds herself drawn to his monstrous ways. As they navigate the dangers of a world torn apart by the existence of monsters, Bella and Rakha must confront not only the monsters threatening their existence but also the treachery lurking within their ranks. With enemies closing in, they must harness their bond and unlock Bella’s warrior strength to stand against those who oppose their union. In a tale of love, sacrifice, and redemption, Bella and Rakha must fight against all odds to protect their world and secure a future where love conquers all. Will their union be enough to save Earth from impending doom, or will they succumb to the darkness that threatens to engulf them? AmazonKU
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VS: This week I’m featuring my WRECK OF THE NEBULA DREAM, “Titanic in space…”
Traveling unexpectedly aboard the luxury liner Nebula Dream on its maiden voyage across the galaxy, Sectors Special Forces Captain Nick Jameson is ready for ten relaxing days, and hoping to forget his last disastrous mission behind enemy lines. He figures he’ll gamble at the casino, take in the shows, maybe even have a shipboard fling with Mara Lyrae, the beautiful but reserved businesswoman he meets. All his plans vaporize when the ship suffers a wreck of Titanic proportions. Captain and crew abandon ship, leaving the 8000 passengers stranded without enough lifeboats and drifting unarmed in enemy territory. Aided by Mara, Nick must find a way off the doomed ship for himself and several other innocent people before deadly enemy forces reach them or the ship’s malfunctioning engines finish ticking down to self destruction. But can Nick conquer the demons from his past that tell him he’ll fail these innocent people just as he failed to save his Special Forces team? Will he outpace his own doubts to win this vital race against time?
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VS: I wrote two sequels to the novel, following what happened to various survivors after the wreck. I did a lot of research on survivors of the actual Titanic disaster and how their lives went on. All 3 books are available in one box set.
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REAPER WITCH (SCYTHE AND SOULS BOOK TWO) by Eve Langlais
Being told I’m some kind of rare reaper witch would be awesome except for the fact I can’t use my magic unless I’m threatened. When I’m scared, my instincts kick in, but it’s very clear I’m no hero. Heroes don’t run from danger. Yet, I do. Blame my parents. They taught me to be afraid of everything, even my own shadow. In this case, though, I might be justified. A great evil is trying to enter our world, and my blood is the key that unlocks a monster’s prison. Since I’d really prefer to not die, I’d better drag my courage out from deep—and I mean deep—within and learn to fight. The question being, will I learn how to wield my magic in time, or is the world doomed?
RISING SUN (ELVEN KINGDOM BOOK ONE) by Donna Grant
Nothing could make Yasmin return to Shaldorn, the place of nightmares. But when she’s caught stealing, she’s given an ultimatum: take Ravi over the Dangerous Peaks to the stronghold or face imprisonment. She has no choice but to agree, though she intends to escape the elf as soon as she reaches the mountains. Yet, as they battle nature itself, the two enemies find common ground—and an all-consuming passion. Can they prevail in their dangerous heist, or be torn apart by a betrayal?
NIGHTWORLD ACADEMY: WINTERFALL DESTINY by LJ Swallow
We’re urgently looking for Gabriella as stories spread about powerful Dominion recruits, created from the First’s stolen blood. But where is the Dominion leader, and what plans does she have for her army? Ash’s connection to the dragons takes a step in a new direction, and we discover Gabriella may have turned to the dragon mafia for help. In return, Dorian and the hybrids are willing to help us, but they bring as many problems as they aid in solving. The First’s manipulation continues as we desperately search for a new way to beat the preternatural creature, and Andrei’s reckless decision adds more complications. Have his actions created something powerful to use against the First and Gabriella, or has Andrei unknowingly created another danger to our lives? I’m a Winterfall, but Blackwood magic exists within me. As the risk to my future grows, the bond with Jamie intensifies, and his unwavering desire to keep me safe draws him towards Blackwood magic too. The shadows could be the answer to defeating the First, but can I control the magic everybody’s forced me to reject? As darkness closes in, our loyalty and trust need tightening in the face of new revelations, or we’ll weaken against those who would destroy us. Along with Jamie, Andrei, Ash, and Tobias, I’ve survived hit after hit from enemies wanting to tear us apart. Now the five of us must forge a stronger bond than ever. AmazonKU
SEBASTIAN: PARANORMAL COUNCIL ENFORCERS BOOK TWELVE by Taylor Rylan
Sebastian Ainsworth left his life behind in Spain to join the Paranormal Council enforcers when Master Edison reached out in need of warlocks for their extra abilities. The ideal was to help the council right the wrongs that other paranormals had been inflicting upon their own kind. He was certainly able to help the council with that mission. The adorable and shy little cheetah shifter that made his body tingle was the absolute best reward. Drew Nelson hasn’t had an easy life. Abandoned as a toddler, he grew up in the human foster care system, not knowing who or what he was. Years of abuse and then being sold into a trafficking ring have made him hesitant to trust most, but he’s working on that. When a gorgeous blond warlock with a sexy smile makes his cheetah yowl, can he trust the man, even if he smells like his? Sebastian and Drew come from completely different backgrounds, but Sebastian isn’t going to let that keep him from his One. Can the warlock from an original line manage to win his skittish feline shifter’s heart? Will Drew be able to trust Sebastian to give him his heart, even if he doesn’t know what love is supposed to look like? AmazonKU
SAVAGE DELIGHTS: TWO DARK TALES (UNTAMED DARKNESS) by Candace Robinson
A BIRTHDAY HEX – Charm has reached her eighteenth birthday. What she doesn’t know is that something insidious has waited all her life for this moment. When a surprise gift is given to her, she must make a decision that will change her life forever. ENRAPTURED – Auryn has a wicked secret. She relishes watching the sirens of the sea bring villagers to their agonizing deaths. Until, on one fateful night, Auryn is faced with something that could grant her all of her heart’s desires. If she is willing to pay the price. Untamed Darkness is a stand alone series of short story collections and novels with a touch of darkness that can be read in any order. Savage Delights is a duo collection that is sure to make your heart race. AmazonKU AB
WRONGFULLY MAGICKED (CRIME ALWWAYS PAYS) by Stacey Brutgar
They say crime doesn’t pay…they would be wrong. Being the weakest mage ever born into my prestigious family line has put me at odds with my relatives—torture and death threats tend to make family dinners so awkward. Labeled as a black sheep in the mage community, I’m vilified at every opportunity, and it’s not long before my very existence is considered an inconvenience—one they want to rectify at the earliest opportunity. Arrested for a crime I didn’t commit, the last thing I expect is to be rescued by a motley crew of the most unlikely men—three beastlings and a mage! While mages might be regarded as egotistical twits, beastlings are often viewed as animals with little control over their baser urges—so it makes absolutely no sense that the longer I’m with the antisocial, slightly psychotic idiots, the more intriguing I find them. In order to survive, we must hunt down a rogue killer, dodge bounty hunters, and discover the real reason why my family wants me dead—easy-peasy! Unfortunately, rescuing me put the guys at risk. Despite trying to keep my distance from the infuriating, sexy men, the devious hunks somehow stole a piece of my heart. Now, I’ll do anything to protect them, even make a deal with the devil himself…Meet the mates: …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
THE BILLIONAIRE ALPHA SURROGATE (FATED TO THE WOLF BOOK THREE) by Brittany White
I had my life planned out. I was going to marry Leo, become a successful author, and raise our babies. My plans came to a screeching halt when Leo announced that he had fallen in love with my best friend and got her pregnant. Determined to start a new life for myself, I moved to the human world. Searching for a job that would let me work on my book and fulfill that part of my dream, I stumbled into an opportunity to be the surrogate for Micah, a billionaire who was ready to be a dad. He didn’t care that I was a bear shifter and he was a wolf shifter. The kicker was that he wanted me to conceive naturally. I was a virgin and not sure about this idea. He went out of his way to make me feel comfortable with the idea. It worked too well, and I fell in love with him. The plan worked and I became pregnant with twins. However, not everyone was thrilled with the idea and took steps to make sure that the babies and I disappeared from Micah’s life forever. A bear shifter – The man who left me at the altar, humiliated and heartbroken. A wolf shifter – A billionaire who wanted me to be a surrogate for his baby and stole my heart. A controlling wolf shifter – The father who was convinced I was only in the relationship for the money and who would stop at nothing to “protect” his son. I was only supposed to give him a child but I ended up giving him my heart, too. Would the babies and I survive the brutal attacks and find love and happiness? AmazonKU
WAYLAID by J M Snyder
VS note: MM fantasy romance.
DARK REJECTION: REJECTED MONSTER MATES BOOK ONE by Taylor Spratt
I rejected my Monster mates. Now they’ll make me pay for it. Monsters ate my parents, leaving me orphaned and homeless. I found a new wolf shifter pack to call home and life was peaceful…until three powerful Monsters invade, claiming I’m their fated mate. They capture me, pulling me into their twisted game. The rules? Simple. Escape them before their game is done or end up on the monster’s menu. The Demon God calls out to me, knowing secrets from my past that no one should know. He offers me freedom and better yet, revenge. But what’s the catch? He wants me, both body and soul. This Demon is cunning, ruthless and the most beautiful male I’ve ever seen. But I will not be owned by him or any man, deal be damned. His wicked touch promises pleasure like I’ve never known. His dark mystery temps me but can I trust him? If the rumors are true, this demon is far from a savior. He may be the most dangerous monster of them all. AmazonKU
FLUFFY, FLIP FLOPS AND FOUL PLAY (SILVER CIRCLE CAT RESCUE MYSTERIES BOOK SEVEN) by Leanne Leeds
A Scottish Fold kitten found alone on the beach. A solitary flip flop washed ashore. A missing owner and a mystery on the lake. When a bedraggled Scottish Fold kitten named Fluffy is brought to Silver Circle Rescue clinging to a lone black flip flop, Ellie Rockwell senses there may be more to the situation than meets the eye. Her suspicion is confirmed when the kitten nervously pleads for assistance in locating her owner Lisa, who, according to him, vanished during a swim at the lake. As Ellie looks into the kitten’s previous life, she quickly finds that the missing Lisa, while well-liked, was hiding some dark secrets beneath her sunny exterior—secrets that may have led to her untimely end in the placid lake. With Fluffy nudging her along, Ellie dives into the mystery behind the missing woman and the solitary sandal on the lakeshore—but can Ellie stay afloat long enough to crack the case or will she end up in too deep? AmazonKU
LIGHTFALL: THE DREADMARKED DRAGON by Elsa Jade
He is the Dragon Prince, cursed and bound by sacrificed auras to a savage demon dragon. Wielding the barely tamed monster like a weapon, the prince fights the hellish horde to preserve the light of all the Living Lands. Me… I’m nothing. Or not quite nothing. I’m a good thief, with clever fingers and a wayward tongue—which only gets me in trouble when the glowering Dragon Prince rescues me. He wasn’t rescuing just me, of course. There’s a fine lady and a brave soldier and a shy little shepherd boy, and also a holier-than-me cleric and a king. Now, because of a mistake that was not really mine, I’m trapped in a dangerous adventure. Demonic verges are splitting across the kingdom, releasing ghastly spawn from the Lost Lands. Even worse, the enchanted chains on the dragon are fraying, and the lifetime of scars that wound the Dragon Prince are bleeding where only I can see. We must find our way through ancient tomes and fabled talismans and terrible battles before the kingdom crumbles. But I might be falling too—falling for the dreadmarked prince. He did save me, after all, so I might just save him in return.
THE ALPHA HITMAN’S MATE: AN MM MPREG SHIFTER ROMANCE (OMEGAS OF THE SHIFTER MAFIA BOOK TWO) by Lorelai M Hart
Letting my mate go is the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but it’s for the best. Being part of my life would bring him nothing but danger and unlike me, he’d never know what could’ve been. My dragon disagrees and is ready to burn the world to ash. If I don’t get him under control soon, I’m going to need to take drastic measures. I can’t risk the lives of those I love—my family, the Protectors. Ha! What a joke. Turns out we aren’t protecting shifter kind at all, we’re working for the largest organized crime circuit in the world. The more I scratch the surface, the more that’s revealed. If I only have a short time before I lose control of my beast, I’m going to use it taking them down. Which is how I end up accepting a hit I’d normally have turned down. The deeper inside I get, the better chance I have to take them down. Only when I reach my target, they’re nothing like what I’d been told, and one of their crew is my mate. Now what? AmazonKU
PROTECTED BY THE ORC: SWEET MONSTER TREATS by Honey Phillips
Her orc bodyguard is determined to keep her close! Holdar doesn’t do commitment. Even his latest security job as bodyguard to a pretty, spoiled – and annoyingly adorable – heiress won’t last, which is just as well. The sooner he gets away from her innocent smiles and tempting curves the better. Trish is desperate to escape her father’s gilded cage, even though her latest bodyguard is the biggest, most intimidating – and most enticing – male she’s ever met. Then her disastrous attempt at freedom leads her straight into his massive orc arms. Holdar failed one person in his care, and he’s not about to do it again. He’s determined to keep Trish safe, even if it means returning to Fairhaven Falls and facing the past he wants to forget. A tiny southern town and the smallest cabin she’s ever seen? A grumpy orc who insists on putting her to work – when he’s not kissing the heck out of her? Trish should be miserable. Instead, she’s never been happier. But can their relationship be more than temporary? And is she willing to take a chance on an orc who’s afraid to commit? AmazonKU
AVELINA: THE CULT OF ANICK BOOK ONE by L E Brooks
VS Note: Mixed ratings, several good reviews.
When a horseback riding accident near her family’s stables in California causes Lina to briefly die, it unlocks something hidden deep within, and brings forth powers that make her a target of a dangerous fanatic from another realm. As Lina returns home to recover, a mysterious guest arrives at the ranch, a woman, out-of-place in the world around her, who begins to stalk the injured Lina. Lured into the nearby woods, Lina is thrown through an ethereal portal to Monash—a harsh, pre-industrial world filled with dangerous creatures and a deadly cult called the Ministry, who subjugate and control the people living under their rule using powerful magic. Trapped in a world that is not her own, and struggling to understand the abilities she now wields, Lina must place her trust in Aaron, a wary outlaw, if she is to find her way back home. With her trusted dog, Rogue, by her side, the young woman is thrust into a perilous adventure to free Monash from tyrannical rule. But, as Lina’s power grows, can she control the magic that flows within her? Or will she be seduced by darker forces and trigger the return of an ancient evil? AmazonKU
DRAGON SCORNED (DRAGON SHIFTERS BOOK ONE) by Juniper Rose
I was tired of hiding in the shadows, running away from the fate that haunted me. Attending Willow Hollow University was supposed to be a way to start my life. The plan was to blend in, keep my head down, and graduate. Fate had other plans, throwing me right into the path of the hunters and the dragons I couldn’t seem to stay away from. The hunters wanted to capture me, take me to Moonbeam Corporation and use me in their sick and twisted test to ‘better the lives of supernaturals’. The dragons just wanted me as theirs. With the female dragon population so low I didn’t know if I could trust what they say. Willow Hollow was supposed to be my salvation…instead it might be the very thing that destroys me. Amazon
THE SINS ON THEIR BONES by Laura R Samotin
VS Note: “Set in a Jewish folklore-inspired reimagining of 19th century Eastern Europe…”
Dimitri Alexeyev used to be the Tzar of Novo-Svitsevo. Now, he is merely a broken man, languishing in exile after losing a devastating civil war instigated by his estranged husband, Alexey Balakin. In hiding with what remains of his court, Dimitri and his spymaster, Vasily Sokolov, engineer a dangerous ruse. Vasily will sneak into Alexey’s court under a false identity to gather information, paving the way for the usurper’s downfall, while Dimitri finds a way to kill him for good. But stopping Alexey is not so easy as plotting to kill an ordinary man. Through a perversion of the Ludayzim religion that he terms the Holy Science, Alexey has died and resurrected himself in an immortal, indestructible body—and now claims he is guided by the voice of God Himself. Able to summon forth creatures from the realm of demons, he seeks to build an army, turning Novo-Svitsevo into the greatest empire that history has ever seen. Dimitri is determined not to let Alexey corrupt his country, but saving Novo-Svitsevo and its people will mean forfeiting the soul of the husband he can’t bring himself to forsake—or the spymaster he’s come to love.
ROSE’S RIPPED VAN WINKLE by Alana Khan
Rose – After escaping a controlling cult, I find refuge in a charming cottage. Inside, I awaken Rip from a century-long slumber. He informs me he’s waited all this time to meet his one true love. Is it possible he’s defied the bounds of time to provide me a fairytale ending? Rip – Rose might not believe it yet, but the magic amulet promised I’d awaken to find the other half of my soul. I want her to fall in love with me, but navigating a changed world along with Rose’s tender heart makes it harder than I thought. Though I believe we’re destined for each other, the people who are pursuing Rose have other, devastating plans. AmazonKU
BEAUTY’S BOSSY BEAR by Loni Ree
Welcome to Fable Forest, a mystical community where a magical spell has destined its inhabitants to live out narratives straight from the pages of classic fairy tales. Amid this captivating realm of myth and magic, Kodi, a powerful bear shifter, runs Enchanted Security, Inc., the premier agency tasked with safeguarding the forest and its unusual residents.
When Kodi is hired to protect Briella, a newcomer with no knowledge of the forest’s magical power, his life is turned upside down. The vibrant and alluring female is under threat from a mysterious stalker intent on claiming the gorgeous librarian for himself. One look and Kodi realizes there’s a connection between them that goes beyond mere protector and protectee––Briella is his fated mate. This revelation not only heightens the stakes but also ignites a torrent of emotions in Kodi, making him more determined to thwart the danger lurking in the shadows. Between keeping his headstrong mate out of trouble and battling the forces that threaten to tear them apart, Kodi must summon both the strength of the bear within and the tenderness of the man he is, to protect the woman destined to be by his side. Forever. AmazonKU
GRETA’S FORBIDDEN FAE by Fern Fraser
Greta: Lost in a cursed forest, I rely on my stepbrother Hans for survival.
Despite being 18 and terrified, he stands strong beside me. As we brave the dangerous wilderness together, my forbidden desire for my protector grows stronger. Wanting my protector is wrong, but how can something that feels so right be so bad? Hans: They abandoned us, thinking we’d never survive. They were wrong. Protecting Greta is my mission. Despite the rules, every moment with her tempts me to cross that line and claim her as mine forever. ow, I must lead us back to our clan and claim my place as leader—with Greta as my queen. AmazonKU
THE HONEY WITCH by Sydney J Shields
The Honey Witch of Innisfree can never find true love. That is her curse to bear. But when a young woman who doesn’t believe in magic arrives on her island, sparks fly in this deliciously sweet debut novel of magic, hope, and love overcoming all. Twenty-one-year-old Marigold Claude has always preferred the company of the spirits of the meadow to any of the suitors who’ve tried to woo her. So when her grandmother whisks her away to the family cottage on the tiny Isle of Innisfree with an offer to train her as the next Honey Witch, she accepts immediately. But her newfound magic and independence come with a price: No one can fall in love with the Honey Witch. When Lottie Burke, a notoriously grumpy skeptic who doesn’t believe in magic, shows up on her doorstep, Marigold can’t resist the challenge to prove to her that magic is real. But soon, Marigold begins to care for Lottie in ways she never expected. And when darker magic awakens and threatens to destroy her home, she must fight for much more than her new home—at the risk of losing her magic and her heart.
PLOT AND BOTHERED (NEVERMORE BOOKSHOP MYSTERY SERIES BOOK NINE) by Steffanie Holmes
Mina, Heathcliff, Morrie, and Quoth are tying the knot in an extravagant ceremony. But when someone sabotages the decorations and Heathcliff receives a threatening note, they realise that a saboteur in the village doesn’t want them to have their happily-ever-after. Their wedding misadventures turn deadly when the wedding saboteur murders the celebrant. Add in a duck-napping, disastrous dance lessons, absent book reviewers, Mina’s mother’s newest business venture, and visits from old friends…and enemies, and Mina has a matrimonial catastrophe on her hands. Will she make it down the aisle to marry her fictional men, or does someone intend the wedding toast to be, “eat, drink, and be murdered?” AmazonKU
CAGE ME (IMMORTAL VICES AND VIRTUES: SHADOW SHIFTER BONDS BOOK ONE) by Heather Renee
I had a plan, then fate laughed in my face. Three years ago, I was banished from my home for protecting my family. I’ve had to learn to survive on my own, while also heeding my mother’s warnings. “Never let anyone know who you truly are.” Which proves almost too easy for me to do until my fated mate stumbles out of a newly opened portal. Drake Cage is a wolf shifter from the shadow world. Not only is he cursed, but he comes with problems I don’t need in my life. I try to reject him, but he’s determined to show me he’s worthy. With each word he speaks and every action he takes, I’m finding him harder to resist. Until one call threatens everything I’ve been fighting for. My mate’s vengeance soon becomes my own and, if I’m not careful, neither me nor my heart will ever be the same again. AmazonKU
DADDY WOLF’S FIRST LOVE (PROSPECT SHIFTER DADDY MATES) by Serena Meadows
As a single dad, I’m yearning for a second chance to be with the only woman I’ve ever truly loved. But will my foolishness be forgiven? Afterall, I let her slip away. In the small town of Prospect, Montana, Scarlett is seeking a fresh start after her ex-husband nearly killed her. Every time we cross paths, my blood starts pumping, and my wolf shifter instincts cannot ignore her magnetic pull. While my single dad friends have married and moved on, I remain tethered to my ranch—longing for the one who got away. I’d give anything to have my one and only back in my arms…and my bed. An opportunity arises for me to take part in a little piece of Scarlett’s world—as a volunteer at a horse shelter. Our bond slowly grows, but its delicate. Then, a weekend excursion together puts everything on the line as details from Scarlett’s harrowing past emerges and my identity as a shifter is revealed. Now our fate hangs on the line as only time will tell if our love is resilient enough to withstand the truth. AmazonKU
ROAD TO RUIN (MAGEBIKE COURIER BOOK ONE) by Hana Lee
Jin-Lu has the most dangerous job in the wasteland. She’s a magebike courier, one of the few who venture outside the domed cities on motorcycles powered by magic. Every day, she braves the wasteland’s dangers—deadly storms, roving marauders, and territorial beasts—to deliver her wares. Her most valuable cargo? A prince’s love letters addressed to Yi-Nereen, a princess desperate to escape the clutches of her abusive family and soon-to-be husband. Jin, desperately in love with both her and the prince, can’t refuse Yi-Nereen’s plea for help. The two of them flee across the wastes, pursued by Yi-Nereen’s furious father, her scheming betrothed, and a bounty hunter with mysterious powers. A storm to end all storms is brewing and dark secrets about the heritability of magic are coming to light. Jin’s heart has led her into peril before, but this time she may not find her way back.
WILD MAGIC BOOK SIX by Odette C Bell
When Lillian’s tasked with saving one of her number one enemies, she’s drawn back into Fairbridge’s underworld. This time with a twist. She has to save them in 24 hours, or William loses his job at the Enforcement Office. They’ll hand the chief role to another vampire under the White Knights’ direct control. Lillian’s soon working with another enemy as she speeds against the clock. But there are some things she can’t outrun. The beast lies in wait, and this time she’ll have to dig her soul out to stop him from transcending. Even that might not be enough. Because he doesn’t want her soul. He wants her heart.
SOULS AND SERPENTS (SUPERNATURAL MIDLIFE HUNTRESS) (SHROUDED NATION BOOK 19) by Brenda Trim and Tia Didmon
When the artifact I pursued proved futile in aiding Trinity, and her condition begins to deteriorate, I find myself at a crossroads. In a bid to save her life, I conspired with my friends to coerce Artemis into offering assistance, but compelling a god carries weighty repercussions and I must pay them. Artemis offers us a magical solution that comes with an immortal cost. As my companions and I embark on a journey filled with danger and unforeseen foes we learn are not alone in our quest for this elusive treasure. When I learn the truth about this celestial treasure will I save the world, or sacrifice the life of my chosen hunter? AmazonKU
CROWN OF THE PROPHECY (CROWN OF THE PHOENIX BOOK THREE) by C A Varian
Queen Aurelia, ruler of the combined Aegricia and Norithae, and her husband, Cristos, venture across the realm of Ekotoria in search of the vanished portal to the human world. As the Aegrician Phoenixes rise from the ashes, the boundary between life and death blurs, revealing that not all presumed lost are truly gone. With the pivotal portal missing, Aurelia faces the daunting task of safeguarding the passage back to the human realm. The stakes escalate with her pregnancy, and unbeknownst to them, some of their loved ones are trapped in the human realm, setting the stage for chaotic events. The search for the missing portal becomes a race against time, pushing Aurelia and her allies to their limits. With the prophecy echoing in her mind, Aurelia faces the ultimate challenge—fulfill her destiny and unite the continent, or risk the unraveling of both worlds. AmazonKU
BLOOD REMAINS by Cathy Pegau
Callie Payne once ran with the Jackson Street Roses, but she left Seattle—left the Roses—to marry a rancher. After his death, she returns to take over the family butcher shop; a fitting career for an out-of-practice blood mage. When the leader of the Roses, Eileen “EJ” Jordan, stops by, Callie knows it isn’t just to buy T-bone steaks. What does the suave gangster really want after all these years? EJ needs Callie’s magic against rival gangster Paul Underwood, who is horning in on Rose territory. Callie refuses to get involved; she won’t risk violating the Laws of the Covenant forbidding intentional harm. Then EJ tells her Underwood was responsible for the death of one of the Roses years ago. Callie is compelled to get revenge however she can. A three-day incantation to repel Underwood re-establishes and strengthens Callie’s connection to the Roses, particularly EJ. Old feelings return, but EJ worries a personal relationship will endanger Callie. Their desire, however, proves impossible to ignore. Days after Underwood threatens them, he’s found dead in an area awash in magic residue. The cops and the Covenant Investigation Office are eyeing EJ and Callie for the crime. Whoever is responsible knows magic well enough to be a step ahead, and they’re setting up EJ and Callie to take the fall. EJ is determined to find the culprit, no matter the cost, and Callie is willing to bend the Laws for her. Can they catch the killer before more blood is spilled?
PRINCE OF SHADOWS (THE DIVINE OUTCASTS BOOK ONE) by Gwendolyn Morgan
As I gaze upon the vast tapestry of New Greece, I stand as the outcast demigod son of Zeus. Once, I wielded the power to summon shadows at will, aiding my father, Hades, in the torment of souls. But I refused to continue down that dark path, and for my defiance, I was cast out. Now, I find myself confined within a house alongside Ryder, the demigod son of Poseidon, and Nico, the demigod son of Zeus. Bound by ancient prophecies, I bear the weight of godhood, my choices resonating across New Greece, shaping the destiny of our immortal realm. Amidst this tumultuous landscape, I am drawn irresistibly to Thea, a fellow demigod whose presence ignites a spark within me. But I am not alone in this connection. Ryder and Nico also feel the pull of her presence. Despite the chaos and risks that surround us, our bond deepens, weaving an unexpected thread of hope amidst the shadows of uncertainty. As our paths converge, I am filled with a sense of purpose, knowing that our unity may hold the key to our salvation—or our downfall. Amazon
DRAGON’S GEM (BRIDES FOR BEASTS: DRAGONS BOOK FIVE) by Candace Ayers
I’m not a fan of humans. As a major player in Big Pharma, I’ve encountered my share of swindlers, embezzlers and heartless sociopaths. I don’t expect my new wife to be any different, but duty calls. Imagine my surprise when I’m instantly smitten. But my trust issues run deep. And when I catch her in a lie, I’m determined to uncover the truth. What I find changes everything. This is a SHORT, feel-good, instalove-inspired, fated mates dragon shifter romance.The main tropes in this story are: Enemies to lovers, fated mates, and arranged marriage. AmazonKU
TO HUNT A RUBY REMEDY by Jen Lynning
The man who opened this cottage door is hiding more than big teeth.
Not even a journey to the Drakona Forest will stop Scarlette from getting the magical cure her mother needs. But when the door to the healer’s cottage opens, she doesn’t find the grandmother she expected. The man on the other side is scowling, curt, and smoking hot. He also wants Scarlette gone. Now. Ranulf prefers his solitude, especially with a dragon-hunter roaming his woods. The last thing he needs is a distractingly attractive woman under his roof. She doesn’t belong in his isolated world, even if resisting her sunny smiles (and delicious pies) is proving harder than Ranulf expected. When the huntsman sets his sights on Scarlette, Ranulf can no longer hide his secrets. He can protect Scarlette – but how will he survive the heartbreak of sending her away? ***A Little Red Riding Hood retelling with a grumpy dragon-shifter, steamy romance, and a happily ever after.*** AmazonKU
PRIMAL HUNT by L L Raand
When power struggles between the Queen of Faerie, those who seek to usurp her throne, and a deposed Vampire Queen threaten to spill into the Human realm—and that of the Weres and Vampires—wolf Alpha Sylvan Mir calls for a War Council. A coalition is forged between Liege Jody Gates’s Vampires, the Snowcrest wolf Weres, the mountain cat Weres, and Sylvan’s Timberwolves to take the battle to the enemy in Faerie. But before war can be waged, another alliance is needed—the wolf Weres must agree to provide blood for their Vampire comrades once inside Faerie. Anya, a young wolf warrior, finds herself paired with Rafe, one of the most powerful Vampires in the Americas, in an erotic union of blood and sex that ignites her primal instincts in a way she never imagined.
THE VAMPIRE ORACLE (ORACLE ACADEMY BOOK TWO) by Rune Hunt
The Oracle Academy is up in flames. During a night of making cookies for a higher-ranked Oracle, I am faced with my only friend exploding at the gates, letting in vampires. Flooding the academy, they are only looking for one person. Spectre. Will he reveal himself just to save the students of the academy? Or will he stay hidden like he needs to complete his mission? Adding fuel to this fire, I find out that there’s an enemy among the mix of Oracles: a vampire pretending to be one of us. AmazonKU
MOLLY AND THE MINOTAUR by Bea Gallo
Love is the key to unlocking the magic in Minos Falls! For most of her life, Molly Durand was told to stop believing in fairytales, and when she arrives in Minos Falls, North Carolina, she finally does. With no boyfriend, no job, and no place to live, a mysterious town in the mountains is the last place she wants to start over. So, when she’s offered her dream job managing the town’s bookstore, she accepts. Until she discovers her new boss, Leo Angelos, is a Minotaur. Leo Angelos has been waiting for his mate to arrive for fifteen years. Not because she’s destined to be the love of his life, but because she’s the key to breaking the curse plaguing his town. He just wasn’t expecting his mate to be his newest employee. But when monsters from Molly’s past step out of the town’s shadows, they jeopardize not only the end of the town’s curse but also her happily ever after with Leo. Amazon
MILK AND HONEY: MATED TO THE MONSTER by Vera Valentine
Things weren’t great, but Mel was handling it. Dancing at the Scarlet Pole provided an income that just barely kept her financial head above water, she had her own place, and if her life wasn’t exactly luxe, it was bearable. As long as she stayed the course, sooner or later she had to catch a break, right? Problem was, the only breaks the universe was coughing up were the ones she spent decompressing with her beloved coffee drinks in the club’s back alley. Elim had tirelessly chiseled at a forgotten seam between the realms, his only hope of escape a slender gossamer thread of unraveled magic. Determined and furious, he refused to spend the eve of his Uncle’s coronation sitting meekly in a forgotten dungeon. Wedging himself between the crumbling mortar of enchantment and the mortal realm was beneath an Unseelie prince, but better a crownless head than a headless crown, as the saying went. When the bitter taste of his freedom abruptly turns into a chance at something sweeter, the stakes of seduction between the exiled fae and his equally-stubborn quarry are higher—and hotter—than ever. Can Elim convince Mel that an accidental ancient ritual is the key to something better? AmazonKU
SNAKE CHARMING by Genevieve McCluer
Freddie Bauer has never made a good decision in her centuries of life as a vampire, and ripping off the local mob was far from the worst of them. She needs to get out of Berlin for a while and heads to Toronto, the city of fiends, hoping for a chance at a better life, and hopefully more fun. Phoebe has recently discovered her girlfriend has been lying to her for their entire relationship, while also damaging Phoebe’s image with her online followers by leaking revealing photos showing that she’s a lamia, a half snake, half human. Her friends are there to support her, and she’s ready to give up on love. A chance encounter has Freddie and Phoebe hitting it off, but neither are looking for more than an amazing hookup. Freddie still has unfinished business, and Phoebe has an unfinished ex. Freddie’s past quickly catches up with her, along with feelings she hasn’t had in decades, and hitmen for the mob. If that wasn’t enough, her next encounter with Phoebe leaves them both questioning if a future together is even possible. Can they overcome their troubled pasts, or will it be same heartbreak, different century?
MINED IN MAGIC (FALLING FOR FABLES) by Jenna Wolfhart
Each year, the chasm-dwelling dwarves compete in a series of trials to find the best among them. Chocolate-loving Astrid has never bothered to enter. She’d rather tend to her garden, bake moss cakes, or search the mines for a way to break her curse, which forever binds her to the mountains. But someone else puts forth her name. She has no choice but to take part, especially when she learns the champion will win the Everstone—a gemstone with enough magic to break her curse. At long last, Astrid’s freedom is within reach. Of course, nothing is ever that simple. An infuriating shadow demon joins the competition, dead set on winning the Everstone himself. He’ll do whatever it takes to succeed, particularly if it involves pilfering Astrid’s cakes or tormenting her until she gives up hope. But when the Everstone goes missing, they agree to join forces to track it down. And deep within the mines, they discover something in each other that is far more powerful than magic. AmazonKU
I’M AFRAID YOU’VE GOT DRAGONS by Peter S Beagle
VS Note: author of The Last Unicorn.
Dragons are common in the backwater kingdom of Bellemontagne, coming in sizes from mouse-like vermin all the way up to castle-smashing monsters. Gaius Aurelius Constantine Heliogabalus Thrax (who would much rather people call him Robert) has recently inherited his deceased dad’s job as a dragon catcher/exterminator, a career he detests with all his heart in part because he likes dragons, feeling a kinship with them, but mainly because his dream has always been the impossible one of transcending his humble origin to someday become a prince’s valet. Needless to say, fate has something rather different in mind.
THE HOUSE THAT HORROR BUILT by Christina Henry
Harry Adams has always loved horror movies, so it’s not a total coincidence that she took the job cleaning house for movie director Javier Castillo. His forbidding graystone Chicago mansion, Bright Horses, is filled from top to bottom with terrifying props and costumes, as well as glittering awards from his career making films that thrilled audiences—until family tragedy and scandal forced him to vanish from the industry. Javier values discretion, and Harry has always tried to clean the house immaculately, keep her head down, and keep her job safe—she needs the money to support her son. But then she starts hearing noises from behind a locked door. Noises that sound remarkably like a human voice calling for help, even though Javier lives alone and never has visitors. Harry knows that not asking questions is a vital part of working for Javier, but she soon finds that the sinister house may be home to secrets she can’t ignore.
DISEMBARK by Jen Currin
The stories in Disembark feature queer characters navigating new worlds, new circumstances, and new methods of relating to the people around them. With resonant imagery and clear, lyrical prose, Jen Currin weaves vibrant narratives showcasing queer relationships—be they platonic, romantic, or somewhere in between. A banshee shacks up with a lesbian couple in a rocky relationship, a lonely teen is gifted a knife by their mother’s boyfriend, a queer woman finds herself heartbroken when her best friend fails her at a crucial moment, and a young alcoholic hashes things out with their mother in the afterlife. In modes both realist and fantastic, the profound and eloquent stories in Disembark provide a glimpse into the unexpected, offering insight into the ways we relate in this world and in worlds beyond.
THE GARDEN OF DELIGHTS by Amal Singh
In the city of Sirvassa, where petals are currency and flowers are magic, the Caretaker tends to the Garden of Delights. He imparts temporary magical abilities to the citizens of Sirvassa, while battling a curse of eternal old age. No Delight could uplift his curse, and so he must seek out a mythical figure. A god. When a Delight allows a young girl an ability to change reality, the Caretaker believes he’s at the end of his search. But soon a magical rot takes root in his Garden, and the Caretaker must join forces with the girl and stop it from spreading. Even as he battles a different rot that plagues Sirvassa, he learns that Delights are always a precursor to Sorrows.
THE OAK KING (COURT OF THE SPRINGTIME FAE BOOK THREE) by Cassandra Chandler
The seasons are out of balance, the Courts of the Fae who govern the Wheel of the Year in disarray. Lachlan Darragh, better known as the Oak King, must set things right. His best chance is to do what the rulers of the Yuletide Fae have done—find a mortal to marry. When he claims Emma Watts as his queen, he thinks the problem is solved. There’s only one catch. For him to gain power from their union, they have to fall in love, and he has no idea how to do so. Emma did not ask to become the Queen of the Springtime Court. She knows enough about fairies to want out of the arrangement as quickly as possible. So what if the Oak King is the most gorgeous man she’s ever seen? He’s willing to let her go on one condition—that she teaches him how to fall in love with someone so he can woo another queen. The only problem is that Emma has never been in love herself. And the more time they spend together, the more she wonders if everything she thought she knew about the Fae might be wrong. Lachlan is approaching the peak of his rule over the Wheel of the Year, and if he can’t win someone’s heart by Beltane, he risks the Court of the Springtime Fae forever falling into weakness. But the more Emma teaches him about love, the more certain he is that she’s the only woman he wants. Will they learn to open their hearts to each other in time to restore the balance between the Courts? Amazon Kobo
STRENGTH AND HONOR by Various
VS Note: Not Fantasy or PNR but romance and a very worthy cause. My late husband was in the USMC, my father was in the Army in WWII and I always want to support military-related efforts. I one clicked this.
Pick up this anthology collection of short stories by NYT, USA Today, and Award-winning authors supporting Stop Soldier Suicide. About the organization: Veteran-founded, veteran-led, and veteran-focused, founded in 2010 by U.S. Army veterans Brian Kinsella, Nick Black, and Craig Gridelli, Stop Soldier Suicide is a nonprofit organization that combats military suicides by addressing underlying issues such as mental health, financial strain, and the difficulties of transitioning to civilian life. Their wellness service, ROGER, provides personalized, confidential support aimed at suicide prevention. NOTE: Story details on ebook seller’s page.
GRAND SLAM ROMANCE: MAJOR LEAGUE HOTTIES (GRAND SLAM ROMANCE BOOK TWO) by Ollie Hicks
Astra and Mickey are celebrating the Belle City Broads’s epic victory over their archrivals the Gaiety Gals, but the party is cut short when their nemesis Jasmine Von Schitz reveals the shocking truth: now that Mickey’s magical girl powers have been revealed, they can’t play softball until they obtain a Magical Girl license! Too bad there’s only one place to get it: the Magical Girl DMV in Switzerland! Mickey and Astra are in for the Euro-trip of their lives, navigating the Magical Girl League, their own steamy situationship, and a prickly reunion with the hottie whose heart they both broke: Wolfgang Konigin.
FIVE BROKEN BLADES (THE BROKEN BLADES BOOK ONE) by Mai Corland
It’s the season for treason…The king of Yusan must die. The five most dangerous liars in the land have been mysteriously summoned to work together for a single objective: to kill the God King Joon. He has it coming. Under his merciless immortal hand, the nobles flourish, while the poor and innocent are imprisoned, ruined…or sold. And now each of the five blades will come for him. Each has tasted bitterness—from the hired hitman seeking atonement, a lovely assassin who seeks freedom, or even the prince banished for his cruel crimes. None can resist the sweet, icy lure of vengeance. They can agree on murder. They can agree on treachery. But for these five killers—each versed in deception, lies, and betrayal—it’s not enough to forge an alliance. To survive, they’ll have to find a way to trust each other…but only one can take the crown. Let the best liar win.
BLOOD ON THE TIDE (CRIMSON SAILS BOOK TWO) by Katee Robert
VS note: Listed in Erotica.
As a bloodline vampire, Lizzie has never had a problem taking what she wants, and right now what she wants are the family heirlooms that were stolen from her and a portal home. Too bad even that short list is impossible to accomplish on her own—and her allies have bigger things to worry about. When they rescue a selkie from captivity, it’s the perfect solution to her problem. Lizzie needs a guide through Threshold and the selkie needs someone to help her get her skin back. Maeve didn’t choose to give up her skin—it was stolen from her. Now she’s in an uneasy partnership with a dangerous woman who seems more apt to kill than to share a kind word. It’s terrifying…and a bit alluring. Even though she knows it will end in heartbreak, Maeve can’t help being drawn to Lizzie and her all-too-pleasurable vampire bite. Unfortunately, the danger to Maeve’s heart is the least of her worries. The ship Lizzie’s chasing belongs to the Cŵn Annwn, and they don’t take kindly to people who steal from them. Not even Lizzie’s viciousness or Maeve’s selkie strength will be enough to save them if the Cŵn Annwn seek retribution.
WHEN AMONG CROWS by Veronica Roth
VS Note: An Antigone retelling. Author of Divergent.
We bear the sword, and we bear the pain of the sword. Pain is Dymitr’s calling. His family is one in a long line of hunters who sacrifice their souls to slay monsters. Now he’s tasked with a deadly mission: find the legendary witch Baba Jaga. To reach her, Dymitr must ally with the ones he’s sworn to kill. Pain is Ala’s inheritance. A fear-eating zmora with little left to lose, Ala awaits death from the curse she carries. When Dymitr offers her a cure in exchange for her help, she has no choice but to agree. Together they must fight against time and the wrath of the Chicago underworld. But Dymitr’s secrets—and his true motives—may be the thing that actually destroys them.
DEATH’S COUNTRY by R M Romero
VS Note: Written in verse. Polyamorous Orpheus/Eurydice retelling.
Andres Santos of São Paulo was all swinging fists and firecracker fury, a foot soldier in the war between his parents, until he drowned in the Tietê River… and made a bargain with Death for a new life. A year later, his parents have relocated the family to Miami, but their promises of a fresh start quickly dissolve in the summer heat. Instead of fists, Andres now uses music to escape his parents’ battles. While wandering Miami Beach, he meets two girls: photographer Renee, a blaze of fire, and dancer Liora, a ray of sunshine. The three become a polyamorous triad, happy, despite how no one understands their relationship. But when a car accident leaves Liora in a coma, Andres and Renee are shattered. Then Renee proposes a radical solution: She and Andres must go into the underworld to retrieve their girlfriend’s spirit and reunite it with her body—before it’s too late. Their search takes them to the City of the dead, where painters bleed color, songs grow flowers, and regretful souls will do anything to forget their lives on earth. But finding Liora’s spirit is only the first step in returning to the living world. Because when Andres drowned, he left a part of himself in the underworld—a part he’s in no hurry to meet again. But it is eager to be reunited with him.
THE WORST PERFECT MOMENT by Shivaun Plozza
Tegan Masters is dead. She’s sixteen and she’s dead and she’s standing in the parking lot of the Marybelle Motor Lodge, the single most depressing motel in all of New Jersey and the place where Tegan spent what she remembers as the worst weekend of her life. In the front office, she meets Zelda, an annoyingly cute teen angel with a snarky sense of humor and an epic set of wings. According to Zelda, Tegan is in heaven, where every person inhabits an exact replica of their happiest memory. For Tegan, Zelda insists, that place is the Marybelle—creepy minigolf course, sad breakfast buffet, filthy swimming pool, and all. Tegan has a few complaints about this. When Tegan takes these concerns up with Management, she and Zelda are sent on a whirlwind tour through Tegan’s memories, in search of clues to help her understand what mattered most to her in life. If Zelda fails to convince Tegan (and Management) that the Marybelle was the site of Tegan’s perfect moment, both girls face dire eternal consequences. But if she succeeds…they just might get their happily-ever-afterlife. A tender and edgy take on coming of age in the afterlife.
CONSUMED BY FIRE (THE DRAGON TRIBUTES BOOK FOUR) by Charlene Hartnady
The dragons on Draig Island are not your run-of-the-mill kind. They’re something else entirely…Things are hotting up on the island. It’s Octane’s turn. AmazonKU
NEVER FALL FOR A DRAGON (MATE MOUNTAIN BOOK ONE) by Lola Glass
I’m trapped in a cabin with a gorgeous dragon shifter. Granted, I was the one who accidentally ignited his heat, an intense mating process. So, it’s kind of my fault. Whoops. If we can resist sealing the bond by avoiding, uh, sealing the deal, we’ll both be free to go. If we can’t, we’ll be stuck together. Forever. Which wouldn’t be that bad, if he wasn’t about to be thrown in jail for doing some illegal crap to protect his sister. But he is. And if we become mates? We’ll both be forced into prison. So I have to resist throwing myself at the gigantic dragon that my body is literally burning for… no matter how much I want him. AmazonKU
THE GUARDIAN’S TRUE MATE: A SHIFTER MPREG ROMANCE (THE NEW HEMLOCK WOLF PACK SAGA BOOK 17) by Maggie Hemlock
Omega wolf, Dakota Lamb, is ready for a fresh start with old familiar faces. With all his friends in Heartville, he decides to move and help a friend who is expecting FOUR puppies soon. He expects some hard work and lots of time to study and talk magic, but what he wasn’t expecting was for Cardian Lost Fang to charge into his life. The last thing Alpha vampire, Cardian Lost Fang, wants to do is babysit his brother and his pregnant mate. His sworn oath as a guardian of the Lost Fang Coven bites back when he’s asked to do just this. Life in Heartville doesn’t turn out as boring as he thought it’d be when he meets his true-mate. When strange things begin to unfold, he’ll do whatever he must to ensure the safety of his mate and family. AmazonKU
SAVING STELLA: LONE WOLF GENERATIONS BOOK FOUR by Alicia Montgomery
Adoptee Stella Lennon’s quiet, sheltered life is turned upside down when the truth of her parentage comes out—not only is the long lost sister of rock star Devon Hale, but she’s also a Lycan, a Supernatural being who can turn into a wolf. But her proximity to Devon and her true nature has put her life in danger, and so her new brother insists that she have a bodyguard. Cliff Forrest was an over six-and-a-half feet of muscle and brawn, a solid wall keeping her safe, but just as cold and impenetrable. Yet, she couldn’t help but feel drawn to the broody and gruff Lycan. Former MMA champ Cliff Forrest had it all—fame, fortune, and the woman of his dreams. However, one wrong decision and the betrayal of the woman he loves leaves his world shattered and he loses everything. He spent the last few years rebuilding the remains of his shattered life, and having learned his lesson, he vows to never let a woman cloud his judgement. But when he meets Stella Lennon, his resolve begins to crumble and she quickly becomes his obsession. He wants to protect her from danger, but at the same time, possess her and slake his growing lust with her sweet body. As danger surrounds Stella, can Cliff keep her safe while controlling his own desires? Can Stella stay alive and keep her heart from being broken by the one man she wants? AmazonKU
CELESTIAL CHAOS (BLACKMOORE SISTERS COZY MYSTERIES BOOK 10) by Leighann Dobbs
VS Note: From APRIL 30.
Under the shadow of an ancient celestial alignment, the Blackmoore sisters face their gravest challenge yet right in their own backyard of Noquitt, Maine. Magical stones, mystical ley lines, and bizarre occurrences threaten to unleash chaos. As dark forces align, the sisters will have to combine all their powers to mend a centuries-old rift between two feuding wizards who hold the key to stopping the destructive forces.
THE MUSICIAN AND THE MONSTER (THE CASTAMAR DUOLOGY BOOK ONE) by Megan van Dyke
Music says things words never can. I love you. I miss you. I’m sorry I killed you. Every night, Ceridwen Kinsley plays music on her rooftop for the spirit of her dead mother. A peaceful if odd ritual, until she witnesses a murder by something not quite human. The monstrous encounter earns her notoriety within the city and a visit from the reclusive Lord Protector Drystan Winterbourne. Charged with protecting the backwater city of Teneboure by the king, Drystan is failing at his task, and he can’t afford another slip up. But when fate and the very monster he means to conquer bring Ceridwen to his notice, he seizes the opportunity and presents her with an offer: play music for him at his manor in exchange for the money her impoverished family desperately needs. Music eases the strain of his magic, and who better to hire than the woman whose tunes he secretly listens to at night? At first, Ceridwen is put off by Drystan’s unkempt appearance and harsh demeanor, not to mention the odd ailment that plagues him. But as he embraces her passion for music and she draws the recluse out…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page) AmazonKU
LONGING FOR A BEAR (KONTRA’S MENAGERIE BOOK 38) by Charlie Richards
VS Note: MM Shifter Romance.
On the Road: When a bear takes a stroll through the woods, he runs into the greatest gift of his life… or rather, that gift runs into him. Years before, Valentine and the rest of his bear sleuth were captured, tortured, and bespelled by a circle of witches. Even after getting rescued, he still struggles with the aftereffects, and not just because the spells were reinforced with blood magick—demon blood, making them exceptionally difficult to counter. Finally, the Horseman of Death appears with the answer. While the removal of the spells is nearly as agonizing and exhausting as having them placed on them in the first place, the sleuth still decides to go for a celebratory run. In his sluggishness, Valentine gets distracted by an enticing aroma and doesn’t move fast enough, getting struck by a logging truck. As he struggles to get away on three limbs, the driver exits the truck, and Valentine is hit by the realization that the human is his mate—Stone, according to the name on his shirt. Even with a newly broken arm, Valentine realizes he just may be having the best and worst day of his life. He’s just met his mate… if he can find Stone, that is. Amazon NOTE: Author’s other books are on Apple Books and Kobo.
ME, YOU AND THE MOON (NOVUS PACK JUSTICE SERIES BOOK ONE) by M Jayne
My darling Sage, Will You…Stand by me when you learn I’m Lycan? Stay even though the Leader of my dying pack hates humans? Understand that I’m torn by the need to protect my people and my love for you? Dearest Bredon, Will you…Forgive me for running when I want nothing more than to stand by your side? Feel obligated when you learn that I am dying? Accept that the Goddess will protect us, even if the path is perilous, and trust in our bond so that nothing will keep us apart? Bredon Redd and Sage Isaacs’s unorthodox mating is fraught with surprises and danger. With enemies lurking in the shadows, they must accept that their futures are uncertain, but they will be together.
DEVOURER OF MEN by Nikki St Crow
I have few friends and fewer allies. What I do have on the island of Everland is a lot of people who want me gone. So when the Crocodile and Captain Hook reappear in my life, I am in no mood. And worse, they’re unknowingly endangering themselves by asking for me by a name I long considered dead. Now, not only do I have to save myself, I have to save the two men who I swore I would murder with my bare hands if I ever set eyes on them again considering they abandoned me. Unfortunately for me, Roc and Hook have other plans, and when I find myself caught between them, I have to make a decision: risk my heart or risk my life? Devourer of Men is a dark MMF romantasy fairytale retelling. Characters have been aged up for this darker, grittier version. AmazonKU
SONG OF THE ABYSS (DEEP WATERS BOOK TWO) by Emma Hamm
Like a songbird in a cage, Anya has spent her entire life as the General’s perfect daughter. He snaps his fingers, she jumps. He tells her to smile, she beams like she is made of the sun itself. But underneath all those games and glitter, she’s working to destroy her father and save the city she loves. When an undine sneaks his way into her city, intent on kidnapping her, she lets him take her. Daios is plagued by the decisions of his past. Souls haunt him, memories follow his every move, and all he knows is that perhaps stealing this woman will absolve him of his sins. If he can bring her back to his people, then they can destroy the city where his hatred was born. He’s certain this will be easy. But then he sees the General’s daughter, and he knows nothing will ever be the same again. Broken and damaged, he’s certain no woman will ever love him. He shouldn’t even try to encourage the mating instincts that ride him hard the moment he sees her. But when he realizes that she’s the same as he is, different from her people and on the outskirts of what others deem “normal”, he knows he’s a goner. Even if it means he has to risk everything to keep her. AmazonKU
THE ACCIDENTAL NECROMANCER by Liv Rancourt
Last Year—yes, it was so bad it needs to be capitalized—continues to haunt Brandon. A fresh start in a new town should have been the solution, but the memories follow him everywhere, in the form of undead roadkill he can’t seem to stop conjuring. And Brandon’s growing posthumous pet problem is attracting attention. At least Stefanos, the paranormal veterinarian who offers to help him, is cute. Who even knew paranormal veterinarians were a thing? The resurrected animals are bad, but the wraith who starts dogging—pun intended—Brandon’s every step is far, far worse. This unwilling necromancer will have to figure out how to put Last Year behind him if he ever wants to find peace in the warm and willing veterinarian’s bed. AmazonKU
MAYHEM IN THE MAIZE (WICKED WITCHES OF BONE GAP BOOK ONE) by Sara Bourgeois
Sage Poe is in for a wild ride when her small town’s Halloween festival turns deadly. As a descendant of a well-known line of witches, Sage is no stranger to the supernatural. But when her childhood friend Tara is brutally murdered in the corn maze, Sage finds herself at the center of a dark mystery. With her sisters Lovage and Angelica by her side, Sage must navigate the increasingly suspicious townspeople, an overwhelmed Sheriff, and the enigmatic Ezra Hawthorne, who may hold the key to unlocking the town’s haunted past. As if that wasn’t enough, Sage also has to deal with her Aunt Hecate’s worsening magical dementia and the lurking shadows of an ancient cult. Sage has to use all her wit and magical prowess to unravel the twisted web of secrets and lies threatening to tear Bone Gap apart. Can Sage catch the killer before it’s too late, or will she be the next victim of the mayhem in the maize? AmazonKU
NANNY’S MATE (SASSY EVER AFTER BOOK 10) by Milly Taiden
Beatriz Flores knew she’d have her hands full when she took on the job of Nanny to Karla and Jake Wolfe’s triplets, but she never imagined what more Blue Creek had in store for her. When she meets the sexy Wolfe enforcer and realizes she’s met her mate things take a turn for the interesting. Mike Lewis is an alpha enforcer for the Wolfe Pack. His job has always been to protect, but recently, that’s extended to helping Nic and Jake settle the Vegas pack. Now that he’s back in town, he’s catching up on everything he’s missed… including the unbelievably hot new nanny. She’s sassy and funny and he really wants to get her in his bed.
Things in Blue Creek in more ways than one, though, because there is a plot afoot, and Beatriz finds herself an unwitting witness. Can the Wolfe pack, with Mike’s help, take down a drug ring before it’s too late? AmazonKU
THE HOWL NINE YARDS (PARANORMAL DATING AGENCY BOOK 81) by Milly Taiden
Adeline, the human mother of two adopted shifter girls, is on the run after trying to take down a powerful, embezzling shifter. Her family is threatened, and only Gerri Wilder has the contacts to help her. She just hoped for some help, not for Gerri to find her a hunky shifter to make her think of romance. Griffin gave up his birthright as alpha. When Gerri Wilder asks for his help protecting a friend, he can’t turn her down. Then the beautiful human needing his help turns out to be his fated mate. Now, he can’t and won’t keep his hands off her. Griffin’s mate comes with an insta-family. He’s not sure he’s ready for that. He can barely take care of himself. But more than his protective instincts come to life when he realizes every dream he’s ever had is wrapped up in his new mate and family. If he can’t find a way to keep them safe, all he’s ever wanted will be gone. AmazonKU
THE WITCH AND THE WOLF (DREADMOR DARK ACADEMY) by Lisa Daniels
People hate my type of magic. They consider a lot of us psychics frauds, or fake witches. For Arlo, however, his magic might just be hated even more. He’s my classmate at the prestigious Dreadmor Academy. He’s also noticeably a werewolf, from the stark yellow eyes, to the full moon transformations. He’s a dangerous combination, and it might be best for me to stay away…Except I don’t wish to. We might be able to achieve great things together, with our magic. With each other. AmazonKU
TENDER (BLACK DRAGON BROTHERHOOD BOOK FOUR) by Aidy Award
VS Note: From APRIL 18.
Moira hadn’t meant to interfere in the lives of the witches and familiars. Those women and their mates were going to save the world, and it was so exciting to see them battle for life and love. So what if she’d helped a little tiny bit? It wasn’t like she was going to watch any of them die. But now she’s been cast out of the sisterhood and as punishment she’s been sent to live on Earth as a human. All she wants is to get home and she sure could use a hero of her own. Percy was never supposed to be human. He was an animal familiar and created to support and protect his witch. He was great at his job keeping the big bad monsters at bay so Kady could fulfill her destiny and save the world. Until the soul stealers showed up and fate intervened turning him into this hulk of a man. What was he even supposed to do with a body like this? Unless of course he was meant for another kind of fate. AmazonKU
PACK GAMBLE PART TWO (ROCKVIEW OMEGAVERSE BOOK FIVE) by Hannah Haze
Distraught, heart broken and facing a heat on my own, I’m still reeling from the way my relationship with the Hamilton alphas ended. believed I’d found a pack of my own. Five men who’d stolen my heart, who treasured and loved me. Turns out, I was wrong. Now they’re back and begging for forgiveness. They claim it was all a terrible misunderstanding. They swear I am the omega for them. But my heart’s been broken one too many times. It’s going to take more than flowers and chocolates to win me back – even if my battered heart still pines for them all. AmazonKU
THE ALPHA’S PROTECTIVE MATE (ETERNAL BOND SERIES) by Jaymin Snow
As the weakest vampire, I have always been bullied as a ‘disgrace’, especially since my father was the leader. Humiliated and finally exiled, I adapted to my new life as a normal café waitress. Until that man broke my tranquility. Scarred face, stink smell, flirtatious tone…Ration told me to run away ASAP, while the pounding heartbeat betrayed me, and I even saved him! For moonshine’s sake, he’s a werewolf, our biggest enemy. And I was even entangled in his dangerous Alpha family stuff. However, I never realized the real disaster was ME! Everything went wrong when an ‘admirer’ appeared in my life who claimed infatuated me for decades…And he revealed to me the top secret of my family: I had a similar face to a Goddess’! Will he still trust me, when I was not me anymore? AmazonKU
ELUSIVE MATE (OTTER COVE SHIFTERS BOOK SEVEN) by Delta James
Alpha Lucian Hendrix of the Baihu Clan of white tiger shifters has always been a dominant and powerful leader, every time he catches the scent of his true mate, Zenya Hale, his primal instincts kick in and he becomes consumed by a possessive desire to claim her as his own. He is accustomed and expects to have his commands followed without question. But she is not one to be tamed or controlled, and she resists his advances at every turn, determined to maintain her independence and defy her clan’s traditions. Zenya, recognizing the threat of losing her freedom under the guise of a forced pair bond, makes a daring escape on the morning after their bonding ceremony. She thinks she has freed herself not only from Lucian’s possessive grasp but her relief is short-lived as she falls into the hands of a group of sinister vampires. Rescued by Cullen Manchester and his team, she is brought to Windsong, a safe haven. With the help of the Shadow Sisters she slips away again before Lucian can arrive at Windsong to claim her. Caught between her fierce desire for freedom and the escalating supernatural wars, Zenya must navigate a path filled with peril and passion. As Lucian’s relentless pursuit continues, both must confront what it truly means to be bound by destiny or torn apart by conflict. AmazonKU
ALL HALLOWS’ NIGHT (SICK AND TWISTED BOOK ONE) by Leigh Kelsey
It was a normal Halloween party until the cult crashed it. I expected beer kegs and douche-bros trying to grind on me. I didn’t expect blood, chanting, and a twisted ritual. It turns out our college is home to the Cult of Nightmare—criminals and creeps who worship the living embodiment of traumatic dreams. The goddess herself transformed fifty college students into our Halloween costumes. And bound us to her command. Now, our little town of Ford’s End is overrun with witches, ghosts, sexy nuns—and me, the bride of death. See, Nightmare has a bone to pick with the other gods, and she’s using us to do her dirty work. There’s just one problem: Death, who shows up with his two lieutenants, Misery and Torment, to claim what’s theirs. Their bride. Me. AmazonKU
LADY OF SIN (SINFUL SERIES BOOK ONE) by A B Coleman
My name is Bree Theriot. I’m a struggling single mom of a toddler son on the outskirts of New Orleans. My life was what I’d consider normal… until it wasn’t. “You’re going to help me settle a bet.” That’s what I was told as I was ripped from my bed by my ankles and dragged to Hell through a portal in the middle of my bedroom by a DEMON. That demon? One of the Seven Deadly Sins! Now I’m stuck being their test subject….Is it wrong that I’m not all that upset by it? AmazonKU
SIREN’S CALL (EERIE INVESTIGATIONS) (MISTY HOLLOW BOOK FIVE) by H P Mallory and J R Rain
I have a lot of secrets. But one of those secrets, the one that causes me the most guilt, just got uncovered on page six of the Times Picayune newspaper. And that secret has everything to do with my former partner, Mike Stewart—the man who accidentally heard my siren song and it made him lose his mind. Now Mike is dead—stabbed to death in New Orleans—and I’m determined to solve his murder. But if there’s one thing I’ve learned by now, it’s that nothing in Misty Hollow is ever straightforward. Not only am I trying to find out whodunit to bring justice to Mike, but just when things start to get a little, ahem, hot between weregator, Jean-Baptiste, and me… we get attacked. And when I find out the attack has nothing to do with the creature in the swamp, I’ve now got two mysteries to solve. Two mysteries that will see me reconnoitering with demons in the underground, appealing to the mercies of a surly witch, and literally facing a fate worse than death. AmazonKU
FOOL MOON FIRST AID (ENCHANTED EMERGENCIES BOOK ONE) by Elle Lincoln
Fools moon luck…Break an ankle, bump into the men of my dreams, then accidentally bind us together. Now, we’re on this wild, one-month trial period, like supernatural speed dating. They are all in, promising me everything from midnight runs to the moon and stars, and I can’t help falling for them. Each brings their own kind of energy, from soul-filling laughter to powerful silences. They are more than my heroes, they are my pack. There is one small catch. My dad has his own plans for my future—an arranged marriage to suit his ambitions—and he’s not above playing dirty to keep my wolves at bay. He has no idea I’m already following my heart. Choosing the wolves feels like I can finally take a deep breath—something I haven’t done since I lost my mom—but their world isn’t just wild and free, it’s tangled with secrets and danger, including monster hunters with information about my mom’s past that could lead to more trouble. My unlucky breaks in life may not be random. Everything’s connected, and I’m smack-dab in the middle, trying to figure it out with a pack of wolves who have sworn to protect me, a father who’s trying to control me, and a legacy that might redefine me. AmazonKU
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