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’S FATE (CRAVING THE HEVEIANS BOOK SIX) by Ella Blake

Axlos – My people are fighting for their lives against a power determined to rip our planet apart for a valuable energy source. I am on the front lines, leading our forces. I knew this would be my fate if we went to war, and I don’t expect to survive. My only regret? Not telling Arria, the shy little human we rescued that I loved her. Now it’s too late. I’ve taken my last steps on my home planet of Heveia. I’ll fight to the end alongside my warriors to ensure that my people survive. That she survives. Arria – I may be one small, quiet human, but I have a knack for a few things. One of them is seeing patterns that even computers miss. When I unlock an enemy command cipher, I know it can help our forces, but the algorithms disagree and it’s deemed too risky to send me out in the middle of battle. Instead, I do the riskiest thing I’ve ever done and steal a shuttle with the help of a friendly cybot. When we arrive on Axlos’ ship, his feelings become crystal clear. Amid a battle that will end the war—one way or another—I learn if I can open my heart, or if the scars of my past will determine my future.     AmazonKU

XALAN CLAIMED: XALANITE MATES BOOK ONE by AJ Mullican

Amber Last-Name-Redacted was perfectly content living alone in her cabin on Lake Ontario. After all, her BOB satisfied her more than her ex ever did, not to mention dating as a forty-something divorcee is not as exciting as it sounds. When a bright light crashes into Amber’s isolated life, she can’t help but investigate, only to find at the source of it all a hot, six foot two, purple scaled alien. Taking a strange being into your cabin certainly isn’t boring, especially with the AARO chasing down the spaceman of her dreams. Time is ticking on Amber’s resurrected love life. Will she claim Q’on for her own, or will the government goons win in this epic game of cat and mouse?    AmazonKU

FESTIVE FATES by Various

‘Tis the season to get into the holiday mood, both real and alien, with a special holiday anthology from 11 amazing authors who love spreading good cheer—and great stories!
Join S.E. Smith, Jill Wallace, Eliza Sinclair, Kyndra Hatch, Candace Colt, Natalie Palma, Winnie Winkle, Electra Gajdos, Stephanie Harrell, Pauline Baird Jones, and Cassandra Chandler as they fill your holidays with 11 original, never-before-released spirited tales of family and celebration. Don’t miss out on this limited-edition anthology that will get you in the spirit! Coming to your e-readers on November 30, 2023 for a limited time only! Searching for Thanksgiving by New York Times and USA TODAY best-selling author S.E. Smith. Nothing is as it seems when the youngest dragonlings go on a mission to find Thanksgiving. ‘Twas the Fight Before Christmas by USA TODAY best-selling author Pauline Baird Jones. She would rather fight than sing Christmas carols…(more story info on ebook seller’s page)

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TAMED (HUMAN PET SHOP) by Loki Renard

This masterful alien is going to tame me. I ran away from home and I almost died. But a massive alien saved my life. He nursed me painstakingly back to health. Them, when I was better, he put me over his knee and gave me the spanking of a lifetime. Kahn is strict, stern, and merciless. He’s an alien used to mastering humans. He takes our kind as pets. He breaks them to his will. And he says I need to be tamed. I resist his dominance. I refuse his orders. I fight to get my own way. But every time I step out of line he’s there dragging me back in, making me hot, sore, and sorry. And it’s not just my body he’s taking control of. He’s going to tame my flesh, my mind, and even my heart. That’s when things get really dangerous.     AmazonKU

SEARCH THE STARS (CROSS THE STARS BOOK ONE) by Nicole Grotepas

Zacharia Coburn’s flight-state mushroom business barely makes a dent in the FTL industry, controlled by a few powerful, interstellar corporations. Starship pilots can take a dose of these ultra-rare mushroom strains to pull a ship into the jump plane and rapidly cross the stars. There’s no reason for anybody to ever notice the Very Good Mushroom Concern, the business Zach’s running with his partner, Anna Brooks. Organic. Homegrown in a barn in the northern Idaho territory. Made with love. They’re just a barnacle on the tail of a behemoth. Until their secret gets too big to control. Zach and Anna have cracked the code. Their mushroom strains allow the kind of jump distances pilots have only dreamed about. In a galaxy where commodities are king, jump distances control the market. So, when Anna goes missing, Zach isn’t sure where to start looking. Even with the best mushrooms ever grown at his disposal, finding Anna somewhere in the galaxy will be harder than locating a needle in a haystack. Try finding a needle on a planet covered in hay. The odds are against him, but giving up isn’t an option. Anna might just be the key to the entire galaxy: whoever gets their hands on her will have it at their feet. This is more than love or business. This is war.   Amazon

THE WASTELAND KINGS by Jaimie N Schock

Hacker Bast has it all: a cushy condo, a sexy boyfriend, and a place among the wealthy elite. When his past catches up with him, he flees into the dreary and dangerous wastelands between domed cities. There he meets Delphi, who saves him, and Galeron, who runs a small town. He is anything but safe, however, as robotic “dogs” roam the countryside, looking for people to kill, and humans can be just as deadly. As Bast settles in to life in the town, he develops a controversial relationship with Galeron. They fall in love, but all is not well in their world. Can the two of them survive and reach the happy ending they long for, or will the wastelands take everything they hold dear?

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AN ALIEN FOR CHRISTMAS (KHANAVAI WARRIOR BRIDE GAMES BOOK 15) by Margo Bond Collins

Christmas was supposed to be simple: wrap up this assignment and head back to Earth. I never intended to participate in the Alien Bride Lottery. As far as I can tell, the Khanavai are nice enough on an individual basis—but their entire culture is macho, sexist, and retrograde. And yet, the Bride Lottery system was working. More or less. But then Vos Klavoii, the ex-Games Director, upended everything by finding a human mate and stepping down. The entire program is in disarray, and apparently, I’m the solution. As Earth’s most renowned vid journalist, I have a knack for getting people to open up—and that talent, according to the combined wisdom of the governments of both Earth and Khanav Prime, is exactly the kind of magic this show needs. So, up to Station 21 I go, hoping to set things right. Spending my Christmas holidays in this bizarre setup? Definitely not on my wish list. I should be excited—I’m both the first human and the first woman to run the Bride Games. It’s groundbreaking, yes, but all I really want is to fix the mess, find my successor, and leave. And if I can avoid getting tangled under the mistletoe with a certain pink, towering alien who’s always in my path, that’d be the cherry on the Christmas pudding. Is it too much to wish for a silent night and a completed assignment? Here’s hoping I can jingle all the way out of this.     AmazonKU

THE QUILL AND KEY SOCIETY (STEAMPUNK MARY POPPINS COZY MYSTERIES BOOK THREE) by Katherine H Brown

Anna-Marie and Ambrose have made a home and a new life for their ragtag family. No more scraping for food or patching over the patches time and again in their garments. All is bliss. Or it would be if not for the explosions in the upstairs ballroom, the continuous testing of Ambrose’s new abilities, and the newfound obligation they have as spies for Queen Victoria.      AmazonKU

TAKEN BY THE RHAN (BONDED BRIDES OF RHAN BOOK FIVE) by

She. Is. Mine. A criminal alien on the run…Belian – I know what they all think of me. I’m the bad seed, the gangster, the criminal mastermind. So why should I toe the line now and mate a human female as my father demands? But there’s no escaping fate. I wouldn’t call it kidnap exactly. But when my hostage opens her eyes I immediately know that she’s mine. A bond-mate that I would destroy planets for. But can I really trust her? A warrior for justice…Zara – I really thought joining the justice department on Eliopan would give me the chance to do good. Too bad I’m basically a glorified secretary. All I want is to help people. But there’s no escaping fate. When I wake up on his ship, I can feel that there’s something between us. Every cell in my body cries out for him. He says that he’s my bond-mate. But can I really trust him?     AmazonKU

LIKE THUNDER: DESERT MAGICIAN’S DUOLOGY: BOOK TWO by Nnedi Okorafor

VS Note: Not a romance but an SF&F release of note.

Niger, West Africa, 2077 – Welcome back. This second volume is a breathtaking story that sweeps across the sands of the Sahara, flies up to the peaks of the Aïr Mountains, cartwheels into a wild megacity—you get the idea. I am the Desert Magician; I bring water where there is none. This book begins with Dikéogu Obidimkpa slowly losing his mind. Yes, that boy who can bring rain just by thinking about it is having some…issues. Years ago, Dikéogu went on an epic journey to save Earth with the shadow speaker girl, Ejii Ubaid, who became his best friend. When it was all over, they went their separate ways, but now he’s learned their quest never really ended at all. So Dikéogu, more powerful than ever, reunites with Ejii. He records this story as an audiofile, hoping it will help him keep his sanity or at least give him something to leave behind. Smart kid, but it won’t work—or will it? I can tell you this: it won’t be like before. Our rainmaker and shadow speaker have changed. And after this, nothing will ever be the same again. As they say, ‘Onye amaro ebe nmili si bido mabaya ama ama onye nyelu ya akwa oji welu ficha aru.’ Or, ‘If you do not remember where the rain started to beat you, you will not remember who gave you the towel with which to dry your body.’

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POSSESSED BY THE BARBARIAN WARLORDS (STOLEN PLANET BOOK THREE) by Charmaine Ross

My research on wormholes pays off in the worst way when I’m taken from Earth and thrown onto an unknown planet. Aliens with velvety green skin, heat-filled eyes, and gold-studded tails save me from the dangerous jungle world I’ve literally fallen into. They call me Omega. They tell me I’m theirs. That my body will accommodate them, but that can’t be true. Their loincloths do nothing to hide how—much—they feel about me. They’re not worried that I deny them because when I’m in heat, I won’t ask them to claim me. I’ll scream for them. We find our omega bound helpless to a tree in our lands. She’s an offering we won’t deny despite how much she tells us no. We’re patient males. She’s the only being who will soul-bond our pack. She isn’t any omega. She’s our completion. We must get her back to safety, but the jungle is unforgiving. When we’re separated by a freak accident and learn of the deception that has devastated our world, we will protect her with everything we can. Even with our lives.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

STOLEN BY THE BARBARIAN WARLORDS: BARBARIAN MATES (STOLEN PLANET BOOK TWO) by Charmaine Ross

One minute I’m seducing the corrupt politician bribing my sister and the next I’m thrown onto an ice-packed mountain. Giants with ice-blue skin, shoulders for days, thick thighs and huge…packages, rescue me from certain death. They say I’m theirs to do with as they please. To pleasure. To claim. To breed. When I’m in – heat – I won’t stand a chance because I’m not human anymore. I’m something else. A rare omega according to them. Their…mate. I don’t have time for this. I need to get home and save my sister. She’s the one female who will complete our pack, but she rejects her nature. Our omega wants to go back to her planet, but soon enough she’ll see her true home is with us. We’ll do everything within our power to bring on her heat no matter how much she protests. She says she doesn’t know what an omega is, but she will submit. She is ours.

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CAPTIVE MATE: A DARK SCIFI ROMANCE by Piper Stone

He didn’t just come to ravage me. He came to claim me. After catching my jerk boyfriend cheating, I decided to forget all about him the way a proper twenty-ninth-century girl does. With my most shameful desires brought to life in a virtual world. But the too-sexy-to-be-real alien warrior who found me in my dreams did much more than just …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

BOUND (DERIDIA BOOK TEN) by Catherine Miller

VS Note: The blurb for the first book in the series references “desperate colonists landing on a desolate planet” where another race already lives.

Wren had not been asked to be born outside a mating bond. She had not asked for wings too small to fly. To be used as a cautionary tale to growing fledglings not to succumb to human temptation, since she might be the unfortunate result. She only wanted a quiet life. On the small acreage she shared with her assortment of creatures. Some wild. Some not. To be allowed to sell her wares. To keep out of trouble—a threat to none. She hated the market. Where gossip ran rampant, where looks were rarely friendly. But it meant coin for her suppers, and grain for her animals, so she went at every moon. Until an accident leaves her bruised and bloody. And her rescuer seems to be determined to make amends for his part in it. Above all else, Wren never asked for a mate. But he did.     AmazonKU

APHELION (NIGHTPIERCER BOOK FOUR) by Merry Ravenell

We’ve lost our war-forms because we no longer need them. We’re the monsters now. 
NightPiercer is under repair, but the ship’s soul may be lost. Lachesis’ survival came at a horrific, and terrible, price that has torn the ship apart. It was a price Tsu forced her to pay, and a price Tsu’s husband will never let him—or the ship—forget. Rainer and Lachesis struggle to hold the ship together as Bennett tries to tear it apart and rebuild it under his command. But what’s been lost, and what they’ve done to survive, might be too much to face. The final installment of the NightPiercer series. Dark space opera meets fated mate romance in a near-future were humans and werewolves cling to the edge of survival.     AmazonKU

THE ALPHA KING (GOLDENROD BOOK TWO) by Emily North

A sheltered omega dreamed of the perfect mate. Elizabeth Cypress has lived her entire life under the shadow of an impossible destiny—she must become the perfect omega. But she never felt further from that dream than when she learned that the scarred and brutal alpha, Rill, was her fated mate. High up in the mountains, an alpha king ruled a crumbling kingdom. As soon as Rill saw Elizabeth, he knew she belonged to him. But after years of sacrificing his mind, body, and spirit at the altar of survival, does he have what it takes to conquer his soft, sheltered mate? Can their delicate bond survive the ultimate test? As threats to tear them apart come to the surface, Elizabeth faces a momentous decision that could change their lives forever as Rill dives into the belly of the beast to save his mate.     AmazonKU

HOW MY ALIEN SAVED CHRISTMAS by Liz Paffel

All I want for Christmas is for my boss to be abducted by aliens. Being stood up at a fancy restaurant on Christmas Eve isn’t terrible. It’s the worst kind of terrible. It was my first opportunity to have somewhat of a social life in over a year, thanks to my devil boss who never gives me a second to myself. But then a hot, mysterious, absolutely clueless stranger crashes my pity party, agrees to be my date, looks great in a naughty holiday sweater, gets mistaken for a stripper, and goes with it (the man can work a pole!), tries to eat my rabbit, gives me the best present ever in the supply room AND…Just might make all my holiday wishes come true!     AmazonKU

SHACKLED TO THE ORC by Corin Cain

Khan is the towering champion of the gladiator ring. His tattoos mark him as a fallen chieftain, reduced to fighting in the pits. Decades of battle have left their scars on his green, chiseled hide… and the pit master rewards his service with his pick of women. He buys me. I’m bought and chained to the beast. Khan is terrifying. A massive monster of an Orc who could hold me down with a single finger, with sharp fangs and hungry green eyes. But despite his rough exterior, I see more than just a monster in him. The scars on his muscled physique are nothing compared to the scars on his conscience. He failed his tribe, and he views his punishment as fighting in the pits until he dies. He has never tried to escape, never dreamed of life beyond the pits. Until the moment he saw me at the auction, when his nostrils flared and he tasted my scent. It drove him mad, his eyes rolling back with need as he turned savage with a single drive. To conquer me, and make me his. He thinks I am his mate, and we’re both trapped together. And unless I can give him something to live for, we’ll die as captives.     AmazonKU

MY ALIEN HERO (HORNED WARRIORS BOOK THREE) by Lyra Stark

Cut off the horns, unleash the dragon. Ajani – I’m stuck in a horrible situation, and my only way out is my grumpy blue guard who offers to sneak me out of this research facility under his cloak. To do that, I’ll have to wrap my arms and legs around him. As much as I want my freedom, I’m terrified to touch him, and I’ve been burned by his kind before. But Skoll makes me want to take crazy risks. Maybe even try something reckless like fall in love. Skoll – I cut off my horns and left the seclusion of my ranch to go undercover in the Dome. The anti-mating hormone I’ve taken should ensure I don’t bond with any of the females I’m attempting to rescue. But I’m caught unprepared when I encounter Ajani, a beautiful captive human who fears all physical contact. She’s asked me to help her desensitize so she can escape. If her training doesn’t kill me, fighting the bond just might.     AmazonKU

A TYGERIAN CHRISTMAS (MATE OF THE TYGER PRINCE) by shannon West

Blake has big plans for the holidays. With no skills at all in the kitchen nor in decorating, he still decides to try and create the “perfect Tygerian Christmas.” He orders a complete holiday meal—like the ones he remembers from Earth. His reasoning is that Tygerians have no idea what they’re missing, and they’d love Christmas and holiday meals if they were just exposed to them. He plans a big dinner with all the trimmings and plans to teach the holiday traditions to all his sons and create wonderful new Christmas memories. His plans begin to unravel when one thing after another goes wrong. No one seems to care, the food he ordered is all wrong and he loses his temper, along with the joy he used to find in the holiday. Davos is out of town, avoiding him, and none of his children seem interested at all in his plans. Blake’s hidden fears bubble to the surface and he wonders why he even tries. Frustrated and unhappy, he wishes he’d never come to Tygeria in the first place, throws a jar of gravy against the wall, and slips in the greasy mess, knocking himself out. When he wakes up, his whole life has changed, and he gets the chance to see what his life might have been like if he’d never come to Tygeria or met Davos or had any children at all. He learns that sometimes life is really wonderful after all, and it’s a terrible mistake to throw it all away. Because love, like the holiday spirit, can show up where it’s least expected. And maybe, just maybe, it’s been there all along.

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CAVEMAN ALIEN’S CURSE (CAVEMAN ALIENS BOOK 20) by Calista Skye

– Nichelle –I was aiming a gun at a dragon. A dragon the natives just call ’the Curse’.
Then, suddenly the gun was in his hand and he was choking me for fun. Now he’s carrying me on his shoulder like hunted-down prey, sauntering through the deadly jungle as if he owned it. Giant alien dinosaurs flee wildly to get out of his way. His beauty hypnotizes me, terrifies me and makes me feel plain and small by comparison. But he keeps staring at me in the most invasive way, so he can’t find me that repulsive. The bulge in his shining, tight pants seems to agree. My mind is all muddled and twisted. All I want is to strip naked, throw myself at him and demand that he impregnate me. I have to control myself. My only chance of getting home to Earth depends on me killing him. But despite all his abuse and mean words, I’m starting to think that he’s really trying to be nice…- Betruchael – I can barely believe my luck. This small female of a lesser species carried gold. Gold from the hoard of another dragon, even. I will use this alluring creature to find the rest of the hoard and steal it. Only then can I leave this stinking swamp of a planet. And she will keep me company while I search. Judging from her luxuriously round shape and and terrified eyes, she will be unusually pleasant company until I dispose of her in the most entertaining way. Whether she wants to or not.     AmazonKU

HORNED HOLIDAYS: THE FIRST COLLECTION by Honey Phillips

Three determined heroines, three unexpected heroes, and three sweet and steamy stories with all the warmth of the holiday season! Book 1, Krampus and the Crone: Ostracized by the village, Jaelle poses as an old witch to eke out a meager living. When she goes in search of two missing children, she doesn’t expect to find a massive, horned alien – one who sees through all her disguises. Can they work together to grant two lonely orphans their holiday wish for a family? Book 2, A Gift for Nicholas: Jenna is a hard-working single mom with no time for fairy tales. She dismisses her daughter’s stories of a mysterious horned Santa living in the woods as no more than the imagination of a precocious child – until the day her daughter doesn’t return home. Her frantic search leads her to a crashed spaceship and an enormous horned alien warrior. He’s bossy, arrogant – and has a loneliness which matches her own. Can she show him the true meaning of the holidays? Book 3, A Kiss of Frost: When Katerina is faced with an unwanted marriage, she takes her younger sister and runs, only to discover a small band of misfits hiding in some ancient ruins. Their fight for survival grows even harder as the holidays approach – until a horned alien warrior appears in their camp. Can the warmth of the holiday season thaw his frozen heart?     AmazonKU

WE OWN THE STARS: A FORBIDDEN BODYGUARD ROMANCE by D J Russo

Kallista is the most celebrated pop star in the universe. And of course she is. She’s hot, has the voice of a siren, and the most addictive beats this side of the Milky Way. With a legion of adoring fans, a healthy bank account, and access to all the hottest venues, Kallista’s star couldn’t be brighter. But with fame also comes a dark side. Between the stress of the media hounding her with paparazzi bots, a rival pop singer looking to stir up trouble, and a few stalkers, Kallista is at the end of her rope and just can’t cope. After an unfortunate run-in with an overzealous fan, her manager hires a new bodyguard to protect her. Xavian is tall, incredibly handsome, and also an ex-bounty hunter. Red flags, much? With a resume like that, Kallista isn’t sure she’s comfortable being around the guy. But the more time she spends with him, the more she’s tempted to start up a little trouble of her own. Unfortunately for the two of them, there’s that pesky no-fraternization rule baked into his contract, which means mum’s the word. Will these two manage to keep their illicit romance under wraps? Or will the media turn their love into a circus?     AmazonKU

YESTERDAY’S GONE: BOOK ONE IN AFTERMATH A ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE SERIES by Alice B Campbell

VS Note: Not listed as a romance. LGBTQ scifi release of note. From OCT 31.

In a world ravaged by the Collapse, a viral outbreak that turns its victims into flesh-eating monsters, eighteen-year-old Sadie Gallagher harbors an unshakable determination to prove her worth and help protect her community…until an unwelcome guest saves her from the hands of the undead, and her life takes an unexpected turn.
Standing alone in her belief that her heroine is innocent despite her leader’s insistence of something sinister going on, Sadie wonders if her faith is well-placed or if this stranger has a hidden agenda of her own. A revelation looms on the horizon—one that will unravel a conspiracy involving the virus’ origin and shatter Sadie’s world.   AmazonKU

3013 OBSESSION: A 3013 NOVELLA by Laurie Roma

As a former undercover agent for the Alliance, Zenix Li is used to living a life of danger. But as the new Chief of Security on Evo, he is ready for a little peace and quiet. However, his plans take a drastic turn the moment he meets his superstar mate, Ayla D’Nye.
D’Aire singer Ayla D’Nye has millions of fans throughout the known universe, but her celebrity status comes at a steep cost. While most of her followers are content to simply enjoy the music she creates, some of their devotion has taken a darker turn. When admiration turns into obsession, will Zenix and Ayla’s love survive the threat stalking them, or will the price of fame be their end?

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HIS HUMAN TO ADORE (UNIT A12 BOOK FOUR) by Morgan Robinson

A12-04 – Two weeks ago, my opinions on leaving Earth changed drastically. I went from being terrified and worried to almost excited about finding a new home on a planet that only three other humans have traveled to. Love, happiness, and a family are all possibilities in this new place, and the closer I get to leaving Earth, the more anticipation I have. Three others have gone, and they’re all happy. Why shouldn’t I be eager to find that same happiness? From the moment I step through the portal into the new world, I can feel the other half of my soul, the person— the alien — who completes me. Now I just need to figure out why he’s rejecting just how perfect we are for one another. Dath – Yes, I want a human female to call my own. A small, soft human that looks to me for protection, care, and companionship. Of course, I want these things just as many of my brothers do. My brothers do not have the wishes of their long passed mothers directing them to mate one of our kind, though. When I try to explain to my mother that I wish to find a human female to be my mate, she brings the storms of lightning and thunder many days before they are meant to torment our lands. Now I am trapped inside with a human who calls to my soul, and I know I must reject her no matter how badly I wish not to. The goddess has abandoned me, my mother is angry with me, and the little human is tempting me. As though that’s not enough, my body is changing. My mind changing even more. The sweet, patient male I have always been is changing. He’s disappearing into a beast filled with anger and rage that seems to be soothed only when I think of the human I am trying so desperately to push away.     AmazonKU

THE LAST PLACE THEY’D LOOK: A F/NB SCIFI ROMANCE STORY by Catherine Fletcher

VS Note: From OCT 31.

Tal is an intergalactic courier down on their luck and looking for a quick buck in a seedy bar at the edge of the galaxy. That’s where they meet Kate, an unexpected human who is seeking escape immediately, no questions asked. What Tal doesn’t realize is how dangerous it will be to have Kate onboard — not just to their livelihood, but also to their heart. The Last Place They’d Look is a spicy, spacy 7,500 word short story originally appeared in the anthology Binary Stars: Constellations #1 – Queer Sci Fi Romance. It’s a thrilling sci-fi adventure with a f/nb love story, no cliffhangers, HEA, from queer romance author Catherine Fletcher.     AmazonKU

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

VS Note: This is the second book in my Wreck of the Nebula Dream trilogy (“Titanic in space…” but can be read as a standalone. The trilogy is available as a box set as well.

STAR SURVIVOR

The survivors of a terrible wreck meet again—but this time only one can survive.

The long-awaited sequel to The Wreck of the Nebula Dream…

They survived an iconic spaceship wreck together. She never expected to see him again … especially not armed to kill her.

Twilka Zabour is an interstellar celebrity. She built on her notoriety as a carefree Socialite who survived the terrible wreck of the Nebula Dream, and launched a successful design house. But now the man who gave meaning to her life, then left her, is back–this time for the worst of reasons. Will he kill her … or help her survive?

D’nvannae Brother Khevan survived the Nebula Dream in the company of a lovely, warm woman, only to be pulled away from her, back into his solitary life in the service of the Red Lady.  Now Twilka’s within his reach again–for all the wrong reasons. Khevan will do everything within his power to discover why Twilka has been targeted for assassination, and to save her.

But Khevan is not Twilka’s only pursuer. Will allies Nick and Mara Jameson arrive in time to aid the couple, or will Khevan and Twilka’s ingenuity be all that stands between them and death?

BORN TO BE BADGER (HONEY BADGER CHRONICLES BOOK FIVE) by Shelly Laurenston

Emily “Tock” Meyerson-Jackson is on a mission to rid the world of shifters trafficking humans for hunting and cash. And now that she’s narrowed down her suspects to a brutal coalition of male lions, nothing will get between this honey badger and her prey—not even a dog-loving Tiger with absolutely no time management skills. Doesn’t matter that Shay Malone is ferociously adorable. With a war brewing between cat families, Tock doesn’t have time to lounge around with a football-playing tiger shifter. But when she realizes the coalition is also responsible for the death of Shay’s father, she’s forced to partner up with the flirtatious feline. . . .Revenge is most definitely on the menu for Shay and his tiger shifter brothers. But when it comes to Shay’s alluring partner in crime-solving, so is seduction. Tock might be a bad-ass of a honey badger, but she’s awfully cute when she’s flashing her fangs, which she’s pretty much doing all the time these days. Good thing revenge is a dish best served hot. Because when it comes to Tock, Shay knows just how to turn up the heat.

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STINGS AND STONES: ELEMENTAL ASSASSIN SHORT STORY COLLECTION by Jennufer Estep

VS Note: Author sez: “Stings and Stones is a 67,000-word collection of Elemental Assassin short stories. Some of the stories previously appeared on Jennifer Estep’s website, while others have been featured in anthologies.”

Flash back to one of Gin Blanco’s many missions as the assassin the Spider. Learn more about Gin’s relationships with her mentor, Fletcher Lane, and her foster brother, Finnegan Lane, and see what trouble the other characters get themselves into when Gin’s not around. From a ghost’s lost love to a villain’s origin story, this action-packed collection has something for every urban fantasy and paranormal romance fan. The Stings and Stones collection features ten short stories told by various characters:
“Spider’s Bargain” — Gin Blanco; “Web of Death” — Gin Blanco; (…more details on ebook seller’s site)

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TWISTED MAGIC (RENEGADES OF MAGIC BOOK THREE) by Jeffe Kennedy

Their love makes them stronger together… Unless the world rips them apart – Jadren El-Adrel knows he’s a mess. He’s a cobbled-together monster pretending to be a wizard, still unable to master the magic that makes him pretty much immortal and is useless for anything else. Though he’s tried to learn to work with his familiar, Seliah, he’s still terrified to discover what might happen if he gives himself full access to the depths of her powerful magic. Some questions should never be answered. Seliah Phel got her happy ever after. Jadren loves her; they’re together in a safe and beautiful place; and they’re finally learning to work together as wizard and familiar. But even she must recognize that Jadren continues to stew in his black moods, brooding that only worsens when he receives a missive from home, his horrible family demanding the unthinkable: that they both return to House El-Adrel. As the denizens of House Phel fight an increasingly pitched battle against the enemies determined to destroy them forever, Jadren and Selly fight their own war—against the past and to overcome their own failings. To become truly stronger together.

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HEAVEN’S OFFICIAL BLESSING VOL 8 by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu

White No-Face’s mask is off, and the final conflict has begun. Deep in the ancient caverns and lava flows of Mount Tonglu, Xie Lian must face the one whose hatred has plagued him for centuries–but this time, he won’t have to do it alone. His beloved, Hua Cheng, has spent his long existence amassing the power to protect him, and now with their feelings for each other out in the open, they have all the more reason to fight for survival. In this thrilling conclusion to Heaven Official’s Blessing, can Xie Lian and Hua Cheng triumph against an all-powerful foe? Also included in this final volume are five bonus tales of romance, celebration, and adventure.

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PUMPKIN SPICE MAGIC (SHADOWED DREAMS BOOK ONE) by S J Sanders

Halloween is my favorite time of the year and its pumpkin spice everything. Not only is it tasty but all that cinnamon, ginger and clove is just the thing to keep away goblins and ghoulies. I should have known that everything would go wrong this Halloween when the pumpkins are sold out and I must substitute the traditional carved pumpkin for a fake one with a battery-powered candle and a prayer that it will be just as effective. A witch should know better—that even the best laid wards can go awry when there is other, powerful magic afoot. And magic will always have its day on Halloween night. I really shouldn’t have agreed to help out the magician with a bit of magic on Devil’s Night because now it has followed me home and there is no escape from what he summoned. But as the night wears on I’m more worried about whether or I even want to.   AmazonKU

THAWING HIS HART: A CHRISTMAS NOVELLA (SHIFTING SANDS RESORT BOOK 13) by Elva Birch and Zoe Chant

A rare white hart shifter who was imprisoned in a cruel shifter zoo, Robert returns to the rebuilt Shifting Sands Resort to prove that he’s put his demons to rest and his memories of captivity behind him…only to meet a mate who doesn’t recognize him. Is he more broken then he knows? Felicity’s first week serving meals at the luxury tropical resort starts out perfectly, but how long can she hide the fact that she isn’t really a shifter and avoid being kicked out? Now she’s got to keep a gorgeous shifter giving her hot looks and a cold shoulder from getting sunburnt, and on top of that, someone seems to be out to ruin Christmas at the resort. Is it sabotage? Are ghosts or wild magic at work? Is someone trying to frame her? She’s not the only one at the resort who is trying to keep secrets, and her sleuthing might threaten more than just her job. Will Felicity’s secrets spoil her chance at happiness? Can Robert trust his hart…or his heart?   AmazonKU

FIGHTING HER ORC (FATED MATES OF THE OBSIDIAN RIFT) by Evangeline Priest

She wanted a one-night-stand with her fantasy orc. He wanted a forever love with the mate of his dreams…When Poppy is stranded in a small town monster inn, a one-night stand turns into something more in this low angst, contemporary fantasy romance full of cozy vibes.      Amazon 

JELLY BEAN JIGGERY-POKERY (A CANDY & CHAOS COZY MYSTERY BOOK ONE) by Sara Bourgeois

Welcome to Hemlock Hollow, where witchcraft bubbles beneath the surface. Blue Bell has spent years hiding her mystical talents while running her candy shop, Sucre Bleu. But when a dead body appears outside new neighbor Ethan Moore’s office, she finds herself drawn into a baffling murder. With help from her sarcastic talking cat Tiffany, quirky sister Pepper, and Ethan’s slick investigating skills, Blue follows the clues. Her supernatural gifts give her an edge, but she risks exposing her secret witchy abilities. Suspicion brews when the police suspect Blue could be the killer. Then it shifts to the victim’s wife, his lover, and a shady ex-partner as illicit affairs and dark secrets emerge. But when the investigation stirs up danger, Blue must tap into her full powers or end up in hot water. Can she catch the killer and clear her name without bringing her magic to a boil? Or will her hidden bewitching talents finally bubble over?   AmazonKU

I’M YOURS (SEVENTH STAR UNIVERSE BOOK THREE) by Lily X

*This is a lesbian omegaverse fantasy romance. Amaris Brimwood knows what’s expected of her. She’s the heir to the Seventh Star, and as her Sire grows closer to retirement, Ris’ time as Queen is fast approaching. Between honing her skills to lead her people and fighting the omega-leadership bias, her mother’s pleas to find a Mate before she ascends the throne fall on deaf ears. Ris is not looking for anything that will distract her from her duties—certainly not two Alphas nicknamed the Terror Twins. Yogi Sweetwater and Sage Starquist couldn’t be more different. Yogi is a walking tragicomedy, and Sage hardly takes a break from frowning to laugh at her best friend’s jokes. After returning from a two-year outstation posting along the borders, the Alphas find themselves in a distinctly uncomfortable situation with Ris in the center. The three of them are scent-compatible, and try as they might, the connection between them is undeniably electric. The only problem is—there’s never been a Royal Nest before. As the Mates try to navigate their relationship without exposing their newfound love, trouble brews in the Royal family. Ris is used to biased opposition from her court—after all, she’s the first omega Queen to ascend the throne. But when her opponent is her Alpha sister, things get a little more complicated. And a lot more heartbreaking.   AmazonKU

STYX AND STONES (THE MORIVERSE BOOK ONE) by Vera Valentine

Souls flow down the Styx. Reapers gather. Psychopomps soothe. Hounds protect. It all runs smoothly until it doesn’t. When Thea’s partner Arshe inexplicably abandons her mid-escort, the blue-haired reaper finds herself lost in more ways than one. After a series of unexpected allies crash – in some cases, literally – into her world, she’s going to need all of them to find her friend and figure out why ‘pomps keep vanishing from the Under. A mystery? That she can handle. But the growing heat and tension with these otherworldly men? It might just be the end of her.     AmazonKU

DARKEST CLAIM: VAMPIRE’S FATE by Leigh Kelsey

I was supposed to choose one vampire suitor. But I’m falling for them all. As a rare vampire—born, not made—I’m a curiosity to the ruling families. They’re eager to find out what I’ll become when I’m bitten. And eager to marry my power into their family lines. I’ve always known I’d need to choose a fiancée, but three vampire men are moving into my house to court me, and in fourteen days I’ll have to choose one man to marry: River, who makes me laugh and swoon in equal measure. Claude, who’s ancient, lethal, and frantic to taste my blood. Or Silas, who hates my guts but can’t help becoming obsessed with me. But what if I don’t choose? What if I keep them all?   AmazonKU

CURSED DAWN (KISSED BY BRIMSTONE BOOK FOUR) by Kelsey Leigh

We have ten days to break the curse, or my mates and I kill each other. Time is running out, and every day we come closer to the end. We finally have Wane back, but with the clock ticking down and grief eating me whole, it’s hardly a victory. Cronus has won, and he knows it. I can’t kill him when my world just collapsed. If the Labyrinth broke me, the Damned Realm crushed what was left into dust. Exactly like Cronus crushed my mate when he unmade him. Who cares what the prophecy inked on my back says? Or what great and terrible future I’m supposed to have? The only thing I want is to keep my mates and I alive. But with monsters freed from Tartarus, vicious gods in our way, and a titan hellbent on devouring me whole, I’ll need more than magic to break our curse. I’ll need a miracle.     AmazonKU

MER’S JOURNEY (PURPLE OASIS BOOK NINE) by Arizona Tape and Laura Greenwood

A journey across the sea will change everything. Frog shifter Ines is determined to return to her hometown, even if she knows there’s probably nothing left. Susie has been waiting for a chance to put her mer magic to good use, and now there’s a chance to do just that.
As the two of them bond on their journey across the sea, they realise there might be something more between them than just friendship.

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LAST SHOT AT LOVE by Various

Welcome to Last Resort. Are you a rejected mate? Have you been searching for love only to have it slip through your claws? Are you just too busy to swipe right? Then look no further than Last Resort! Our staff carefully curates your likes, dislikes, and your paranormal needs, to find your perfect love match… or matches. Once found, you’ll be taken to one of our luxury rooms, where you’ll wait for your true love to walk through the door. Happily ever after is our guarantee, so come try this last shot at love! Last Shot at Love isn’t an anthology where you only get a few chapters of a story… oh no! This book featuresthree, complete, standalone, paranormal romance stories by authors Jade Waltz, M.J. Marstens, and Sedona Ashe. Each author will be writing as a different room number. All three stories will end with a happily ever after… no cliffhangers to be found here!     AmazonKU

RECKLESS MAYHEM: ROYAL BASTARDS MC LAS VEGAS NV by Nikki Landis

VS Note: Author states there is a “slight paranormal twist”.

Never make a deal with the Devil. Manic: They call me a monster. A master of disguise. The phantom who travels within shadows. It’s been said that I can steal a man’s breath from across the room or slice his throat without lifting a finger. The rumors are true. I have a gift for dealing death, a hunger for bloodshed that blocks rational thought. And when something of mine is threatened . . . I unleash the beast, giving into his carnal, wicked appetite. There’s one soul on this earth that I crave, covet, and swear to protect at all costs. My pretty, perfect doll. A wicked biker like me doesn’t deserve her light, grace, or love, but that doesn’t stop me from taking it. Bianca is mine. Nothing is breaking us apart, even if I have to wreck everyone in my path to keep her. And selling my soul to the devil seems like a fair price to pay to ensure no one stands in my way. Reckless Mayhem is not a standalone. Manic Mayhem MUST be read first. A twist on the classic The Phantom of the Opera.     AmazonKU

YULETIDE YOWL: A NINE LIVES MAGIC MYSTERY by Danielle Garrett

As the caretaker of Selene, my ancient feline familiar, I’ve grown accustomed to dealing with her mood swings. But as Christmas approaches, Selene’s temperament gives Ebenezer Scrooge a run for his money, and it’s going to take my full effort to keep her off the naughty list. However, it appears Selene isn’t the only grump in town this year, and disaster strikes following the annual tree lighting ceremony. The Christmas market, a hub for local artisans, falls victim to vandalism and theft, casting a shadow over the town’s holiday cheer. Resolved to revive the true essence of Christmas, I embark on a quest to unravel the mysteries behind these disruptions. With a band of family and friends rallying behind me, we dive into a festive investigation. And Selene? Well, she’s bound to lend a paw… eventually.     AmazonKU

EOIN’S FORBIDDEN MATE: MM WOLF SHIFTER ROMANCE (OMBRA PACK CHRONICLES BOOK FOUR) by Blake R Wolfe

Kent – I’m the new boy in this tiny town, but only until I find my clients the lake house they’re searching for. Not that I can understand why anyone would want to live here. It seems like a place where nothing ever happens. So imagine my surprise when I stumble across a masked man spray painting a public building under the light of the full moon. Even in a mask, I’m struck by his beauty. Then, without warning, he approaches and does the last thing I ever expected. He kisses me. The moment our lips part, he’s gone, vanished into the night and I’m left with a feeling of excitement unlike any I’ve ever experienced before. But how do I find him again? Eoin: The moment I kissed him I knew he was my mate. Even though I don’t know his name, I know we were fated to be together, but I ran away before I could act on it. Then, by some strange twist of fate, he walks into my office the next day to hire me. He has no idea that I’m the masked graffiti artist or, more importantly, that I’m a werewolf. But now that he’s my client, I have to pretend to be just some boring realtor. However, when I find him waiting near the half-finished mural again, I can’t keep my hands off of him. For now, though, the mask stays on. He’s too straight-laced to turn a blind eye to my after-dark activities. How long can I keep up this charade?     AmazonKU

SPINDLE OF SIN (ONCE UPON A WICKED VILLAIN) by Candace Robinson and Amber R Duell

Welcome to the dark world of Grimm, where the villains are as wicked as their desires. 
Aura was always destined to become the Starnight Prince’s bride following her twenty-first birthday. Now that the day has arrived, she looks forward to wedded bliss—and their first night together as husband and wife. That is, until the savage dragon king from another court steals Aura away before the ceremony. Hellbent on revenge, the King of Sin has been making careful plans to ruin the Starnight Prince. For years, he used lustful dalliances to battle his rage and bide his time. With Aura in his possession—the key to his vengeance—he’ll use her however he sees fit. But whenever Aura is near, the King of Sin wants nothing more than to unlock her inner desires, make her crave his touch and long for the pleasure only he can give. No matter the sin. No matter what is to become of her. Spindle of Sin is a new take on Sleeping Beauty and the first book in a stand-alone series of spicy dark fairy tale retellings where the villain gets the girl in the end.    AmazonKU

MIDLIFE HOLIDAY (HUNTING AFTER 40 BOOK FOUR) by Lia Davis and L A Boruff

Lily and Blair are not even kind of interested in getting involved with the branch of the government that wants to know about all things magical, no matter what Pearl says. They’d rather go on their ghost hunts, deal with their frustrating men and… wait, maybe a break from said men wouldn’t be such a bad thing. When a certain jolly elf, who is far hotter than his cartoon movies portray, shows up desperate for help finding his missing reindeer, the girls are more than happy to dive in and help. Just what they needed. No men, no government, just a good, old-fashioned reindeer hunt. Things never work out easily in Blair’s world, though, do they? Maddox is none to happy to meet hot Santa. Could he be, dare we say, jealous? Reed… well, Reed may need someone to calm his overeager butt down. And Lachlan thinks the whole thing is hilarious. Blair has to trust herself and her visions when Maddox disappears. If she doesn’t, things are going to get a whole lot worse before they get better. With all of this going on, Blair still can’t complain about her life. Who else in the world gets to help Santa find Rudolph just in time for Christmas?

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RESTORING TIME (NIGHTSHADE GUILD BOOK 36) by Lia Davis and Kerry Adrienne

The Nightshade Guild: Chapter Three – The year the Guild was lost in time. The time scythe is gone and with it the mages of the Nightshade Guild. Scattered through the ages, the mages will have to use their wits and powers to survive the time period they were sent to and find their way home. With the mages gone, who will protect the world?     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

A GRIM AND SUNKEN VOW (HOLLOW STAR SAGA BOOK THREE) by Ashley Shuttleworth

The die is cast. The era of Spring is over. Riadne’s bloody coup on the Summer Solstice changed Arlo’s life forever. In one fell swoop and a fool’s bargain, she lost both her family and free will to the newly crowned High Queen. Now, with Arlo forced to use her powers as Luck’s Hollow Star to help summon the rest of the seven deadly sins, Riadne stands closer than ever to achieving her dark goals. And Arlo isn’t the only one trapped in a frightening new role. Her ex-Fury girlfriend, Nausicaä, is determined to do whatever it takes to stay by Arlo’s side, even if that means becoming Riadne’s pet assassin. Aurelian and Vehan, torn apart, struggle to survive on their own. Meanwhile, Celadon has been revealed as Riadne’s illegitimate son—and heir to both Spring and Summer, the ultimate offense in the faerie world. But the High Prince has secret plans of his own, plans made all the more complicated when the beautiful and deadly immortal Hunter Lethe takes an interest in him…Five budding legacies will need more than luck if they hope to stand a chance against the greatest adversary the Courts have faced. For nothing’s more dangerous than a faerie tale… except the one who tells it, and maybe what they’re going to need is no longer that story’s hero but its villain.

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HOUSE OF WAR AND BONE (GILDED CITY BOOK TWO) by Leia Stone

The only guy in the world who could kiss me was about to become the one thing he despised. A Nightling. And it was all my fault. Fallon Bane thought that being cursed to feel pain every time she was touched was the worst thing that would ever happen to her. She was wrong. The worst thing was finding and falling for Ariyon—the only person in the realm who could touch her—only to accidentally trap him in the land of souls and swap powers with him. Now she must act as Maven healer to Queen Solana while trying to figure out how to sneak into the Realm of Eternity to save Ariyon. She drove me crazy, in both good and bad ways, and all I wanted to do was finally kiss her, hold her, feel her body relax into mine like it’d found its missing other half. Aryion Madden had enough to deal with: heir to the throne, Maven healing powers that meant he would die young, and orphaned by Marissa Bane. Then, he met Marissa’s daughter and fell in love, upending everything he thought he knew. Now, he has to fight for his life—and maybe his afterlife—against the undead using Fallon’s dark magic. And if that’s not enough to worry about, all the while, the prophesied Nightling war is approaching.     AmazonKU

FOR SHIFT’S SAKE (SCARED SHIFTLESS SERIES BOOK ONE) by Ariel Dawn and Margo Bond Collins

The shift is hitting the fan…When Ivan Cambridge, CEO of WolfBane Inc., comes calling promising everything they’ve ever wanted, neither Angel nor Evie can resist his promises… even if they are too good to be true. Working for their new, shadowy employer does have its perks though—including a sizzling, magical connection that Angel and Evie can’t deny. If only they weren’t in the middle of a dangerous mad-scientist’s plan to create the perfect hybrid shifter army. Can Angel and Evie fight the monsters they helped create? Or will they and their magical connection become a monster of their own making?     Amazon

BOUND BY BLOOD (TRACKING TROUBLE BOOK TWO) by Lindsay Buroker

Magically compelled by bad guys, Arwen Forester shot her half-dragon ally in the thigh. She longs to make amends to him, but she’s busy with a new quest: Get rid of the tattoo that lets dark elves control her. Unfortunately, such magical marks aren’t easily removed. When the troll tattoo artist she visits is killed, she’s framed for murder. Soon, hired guns are after her, and the troll’s clan is trying to get Val Thorvald, the Ruin Bringer, to hunt her down. Arwen could use the help of a powerful half-dragon, but will Azerdash Starblade forgive her after her previous betrayal?     AmazonKU

NEXT YEAR IN SALEM by Eve Morton

Natalie Durham is sick of men. After her latest boyfriend cheats on her, she skips town to her aunt’s place in Boston and vows to burn all the things her exes have given her. Maybe she’ll even do a spell or two, since she’ll be close enough to Salem to venture over. Melissa Clarke is a former model now ready to live authenticity as both a lesbian and a foodie. She leaves her boyfriend, travels to her Boston home, and is determined to make the best Thanksgiving meal ever. When Natalie suffers car trouble, and Melissa steps up to help, it should be a brief encounter. But these women soon find out they have a lot more in common than they first believed, and it may be enough — with some magick — to change the rest of their lives.

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MONSTER’S PAST (BLACKTHORN ACADEMY FOR SUPERNATURALS BOOK FIVE) by Laura Greenwood

The search for answers may lie in dreams of the past. Anja has never been able to answer the question of what she is, but now she’s at Blackthorn Academy, she’s determined to find out—even if it means facing the dreams that plague her nights. The moment Cethin meets Anja, he knows she’s more than just a classmate, he just hopes that she can see beyond his twisted lineage and won’t run screaming when she discovers she’s his mate. Between the nightmares, the new class load, and the charming dark warlock plaguing her thoughts, there’s no doubt that Anja has her hands full, but can it help find her the answers she’s looking for?    Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

HORUS (SPEED DATING WITH THE DENIZENS OF THE UNDERWORLD BOOK 32) by Laura Greenwood

The last thing this witch expected was to find out that her hot boss was a literal god. Adelaide has always dreamt of working with animals in need of a safe place, making her new job at the Horus Sanctuary the perfect fit for her. The only complication is just how hot she thinks her boss is. Horus is content living a life dedicated to the animals at his sanctuary, but when a gorgeous witch starts working there, everything changes, and he discovers there might be more to life than just work. The workplace is heating up for them both, but will they give in to the temptation?

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EAT YOUR HEART OUT HOLIDAY EDITION by Various

Get comfortable by the fire and get your favourite seasonal snacks at the ready for this fun-filled selection of spicy food-themed romances from bestselling romance authors. Whether you want to be abducted with a mug of eggnog, trapped in a log cabin with a sexy woodsmen, or dig into a Yule log with your fated mate, there’s something for everyone in this collection of contemporary, paranormal, and sci-fi romances. All proceeds from the Eat Your Heart Out anthologies will be donated to charity.

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PROPHECY FOR TWO by K L Noone

VS Note: “Revised and expanded”

Crown Prince Oliver doesn’t want his life to change. Despite sharing a border with Fairy, the kingdom of Bellemare’s at peace, and Oliver’s in no hurry to inherit the throne. He’d rather be an artist than a hero, and his fairy-companion Tirian is his best friend, who hardly does magic at all. But every heir to the throne must complete the traditional Quest to find their destiny, and it’s Oliver’s turn … and he’s starting to realize that he doesn’t want a destiny without Tir at his side. But Tir has secrets of his own, about his magic, his reasons for crossing the Fairy border, his feelings for Oliver — and a prophecy that could change the fate of two kingdoms forever … if Tir and Oliver can find their happy ending.

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SALT AND BROOM by Sharon Lynn Fisher

A gifted healer unravels the mysteries of a cursed estate—and its enigmatic owner—in a witchy retelling of Jane Eyre. Salt and broom, make this room Safe and tight, against the night. Trunks packed with potions and cures, Jane Aire sets out on a crisp, clear morning in October to face the greatest challenge of her sheltered girls’-school existence. A shadow lies over Thornfield Hall and its reclusive master, Edward Rochester. And he’s hired her only as a last resort. Jane stumbles again and again as she tries to establish a rapport with her prickly new employer, but he becomes the least of her worries as a mysterious force seems to work against her. The threats mount around both Jane and Rochester—who’s becoming more intriguing and appealing to her by the day. Jane begins to fear her herb healing and protective charms may not be enough to save the man she’s growing to love from a threat darker and more dangerous than either of them imagined.     Amazon      AB 

THE PROPHECY OF THE WIND: JAYNE THORNE, CIA LIBRARIAN BOOK FOUR by Joss Walker and R L Perez

Magic has broken free, and the world is in grave danger. Jayne Thorne, CIA Librarian and secret operative, thought finding her father would solve everything. She couldn’t have been more mistaken. Henry Thorne is a prime target for all her enemies, and everyone around him is in danger. Though Jayne’s powers are reaching new heights, she must contend with her reluctant new Rogue, Vivienne, her inconvenient and growing attraction to her partner, Tristan, and a prophecy from an unnamed warrior goddess that warns her of the impending danger from the Torrent’s powerful hidden mage who is controlling her mother, Ruth. Not to mention face down an ancient secret society tasked with protecting a grimoire vital to their cause. Meanwhile, Jayne’s sister Sofia and her Rogue Cillian, along with other members of the TCO (the magical branch of the CIA), are searching for the newly magical children who are making news all over the country. But they are not the only ones with this mission. Sofia and Cillian must find, protect, and educate as many new Adepts as possible before dark forces steal their powers. With the help of her friends, family, and new allies, Jayne must decipher the prophecy, acquire the grimoire, and stop the powerful mage hidden in the Torrent. But even with their help, Jayne is not sure if she will be able to succeed. The enemies of the Torrent grow more powerful by the day, and they are relentless.     AmazonKU

ANYTHING WITH NOTHING (VALDEMAR ANTHOLOGIES BOOK 17) by Various, edited by Mercedes Lackey

This 17th anthology of short stories set in the beloved Valdemar high fantasy universe features tales by debut and established authors and a brand-new story from Mercedes Lackey. The Heralds of Valdemar are the kingdom’s ancient order of protectors. They are drawn from all across the land, from all walks of life, and at all ages—and all are Gifted with abilities beyond those of normal men and women. They are Mindspeakers, FarSeers, Empaths, ForeSeers, Firestarters, FarSpeakers, and more. These inborn talents—combined with training as emissaries, spies, judges, diplomats, scouts, counselors, warriors, and more—make them indispensable to their monarch and realm. Sought and Chosen by mysterious horse-like Companions, they are bonded for life to these telepathic, enigmatic creatures. The Heralds of Valdemar and their Companions ride circuit throughout the kingdom, protecting the peace and, when necessary, defending their land and monarch. Join a variety of authors as they ride with Mercedes Lackey to the beloved land of Valdemar and experience the many facets of this storied high fantasy realm.

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CHASING THE ALPHA’S SON by Penny Jessup

It’s been three months since their kiss on the beach and Max hasn’t heard a whisper from Jasper. With Christmas fast approaching, and despite vowing he would chase Jasper to the ends of the world, Max is ready to give up. Until Alpha Jericho announces he’s sending a select envoy of Elite Pack wolves to an allied wolf-pack stationed high in the rocky mountains, where they will bear witness to a Blood Moon. A week in a cozy ski-lodge sounds as romantic as you can get, so Max decides to give things with Jasper one last shot. But life in the mountains is rockier than expected and finding alone time with Jasper is harder than Max thought. Political unrest between the packs is galvanizing Jasper’s determination to keep them apart, and new and old suitors are emerging in the pursuit of Jasper’s affections. Running headfirst into snow storms, Max begins to question if the destiny he’s been chasing is what he really wants. And when the Blood Moon arrives, bringing irrevocable change that no one saw coming, Max and Jasper’s connection will be put to the ultimate test. Will they find the path between souls among the snow covered peaks or will the mountain roads lead them to an unexpected destiny?

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AN ENCHANTED CHRISTMAS WISH (SUPERNATURAL MIDLIFE MYSTIQUE) (SHROUDED NATION BOOK 13) by Brenda Trim and Tia Didmon

A witch. A priest. A few supernatural rebels. While visiting the cozy Village of Mystic Falls with Nishi and Faith, I assumed my biggest challenge would be finding the perfect gingerbread latte. But this festive outing has taken an enchantingly eerie turn and it will take all of us to save the holiday season. As supernatural forces converge on this merry town, and mundanes begin to exhibit extraordinary abilities, we must find the source before more innocents are harmed. We soon discover that an old foe has returned, and he has a permanent position on the naughty list. Will I be able to unravel the mysteries of Mystic Falls before malevolent forces destroy this mystical town or we are doomed to an eternal winter?     AmazonKU

CHARMING THE TROLL’S HEART (TROLLKIN LOVERS BOOK FOUR) by Lyonne Riley

Stolen from her bed in the middle of the night, Rimi is shipped across the ocean to a strange land and kept in a cage like an animal. She’s almost given up hope for escape when a good-natured, roguish troll is assigned to be her new caretaker. Lo’zar is a petty criminal, smuggling illicit goods from one place to another while enjoying his life as a carefree player. But when he’s tasked with transporting a human woman to a buyer, he wonders if he’s really doing the right thing. As Lo’zar grows fond of the clever, sweet Rimi, he knows he has to help her—even if freeing her means putting his life on the line. Can they survive the dangers of the jungle together and get Rimi back home?

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TAKEN BY THE ORC CRIME LORD by Celeste King

She’s mine. No matter how hard she fights. I wasn’t supposed to leave any witnesses to my massacre. The moment our eyes met, however, I knew. She was born to be mine. She will never escape. She knows that I’m watching. That I’m following her. She likes this little game we play. Likes that she’s consumed me. I can’t take my eyes off of her. But I’m not content just to look. I want to touch. To own. To stain. To break. She will never escape. But then again…She will never want to.     AmazonKU

FREEFALL (DRAGONS OF ARDAINE BOOK THREE) by Roe Horvat

When his parents try to coerce him into a marriage with an obnoxious, snobbish alpha, Ansel escapes to his granddad’s off-grid cabin. There he can gather the courage to make some tough decisions. After an unusually stormy night, Ansel ventures out to investigate the damage, and finds…a dragon. An actual, live dragon that crashed into the forest. Ansel fully expects to become the beast’s breakfast. Instead, the creature politely greets him before transforming into a naked man and inviting himself over for tea. At almost forty, Pascal would like to think he’s not reckless anymore. But when he goes flying without checking the weather first, crashes during a storm, dislocates a shoulder, sprains a wing, and lets a human see him in dragon form, he realizes he’s made a colossal mess. To top it off, his dragon-side decides that the little omega must be his mate. A nineteen-year-old sophomore! It’s pure luck that Ansel doesn’t study at the college where Pascal teaches, or he wouldn’t be allowed to even look at him. A young dragon mate before his first heat is a fragile being, and Pascal needs to tread carefully. Overbearing parents and an evil ex are going to be the least of his problems.     AmazonKU

INFERNAL CREATURES (AGE OF VAMPIRES BOOK THREE) by Caroline Peckham

The lost warriors are rising. Montana: Vengeance calls upon the wind. What Wolfe has done is unforgivable, and he’ll pay for everything he has taken from us. But after my choice was made at the ceremony, I’m now trapped with the prince I chose, and the path ahead is draped in peril. A wedding looms upon me, and if I can’t find a way to escape, I will soon be a monster’s bride. Erik’s promises fall like fire to ash, and I fear there’s no way out now I’ve chosen a life of chains in payment for those broken vows. But when the gods of old whisper of a new destiny, there may be hope in treading the dangerous road they’ve laid at my feet. Or perhaps this path is steeped in more danger than I’ve ever known. Callie: My choice has cost me everything. My will is bound, and my fate is no longer my own. In my loss, I chose the bloody path of revenge, so now I must make the most of these gifts I’ve been offered. My veins run thick with the power of the slayers, and uncovering each skill is like finding drops of sunlight in the darkest of nights. I must hold on to what these strengths can offer me, and not dwell on what they have taken. Magnar and I are held apart by the gods, and my want for him is ruled by Idun herself. We will never be together again, but I’ll pay that price if it leads me back to my sister. I just pray my heart can take another ruinous wound.     AmazonKU

CONSORT OF FIRE (BOUND TO STEEL AND FIRE BOOK ONE) by Kit Rocha

For three thousand years, an ancient dragon god has protected the borders of the Sheltered Lands. In return, he makes only one demand: every one hundred years, the mortal ruler must send their heir to serve as his consort…for as long as they can survive. Sachielle of House Roquebarre is the thirty-first consort to be sacrificed to the monster who guards the mountain passes. She is young, beautiful—and she has three secrets. First: she’s a disposable orphan trained in seduction. Second: her handmaid, Zanya, is an assassin and the only person she has ever loved. Third—and most dangerous: she’s cursed. Sachi and Zanya have five weeks to murder the Dragon in his bed. If they fail, the mortal king’s curse will steal not just Sachi’s life, but her very soul. The Dragon has only one secret: he is nothing like what they have been told. And he will do whatever it takes to possess them both.     Amazon     AB 

HEXES AND HEDGEHOGS (FAMILIAR SPIRITS BOOK THREE) by Christine Pope

Salem…the place where magic and mayhem meet. Charity Hughes is facing a twistier, turnier puzzle than ever before. As a witch with a peculiar talent for communicating with familiars, she’s used to mediating disputes between witches and their animal companions. Now, though, Charity must navigate the complexities of her blossoming relationship with handsome veterinarian Noah Jenkins while at the same time trying to keep her magical world under wraps. When Sela Warren, a witch from a neighboring town, entrusts her beloved hedgehog familiar, Lionel, to Charity’s care, it seems like a routine task. However, Charity’s intuition tells her that something is amiss, and her suspicions are confirmed when a series of mishaps begins to plague Lionel. It becomes clear that Lionel has been hexed, making him the target of dark magic. Determined to unravel the mystery, Charity enlists the help of her magical friends and dives into the secrets of Salem’s witch community, even as she must always remain mindful to must keep her investigations — and her witchy nature — hidden from Noah. And when she stumbles upon a hidden tunnel beneath her shop, it leads to a group of mysterious witches who will stop at nothing to protect their secrets. Will Charity’s unique gifts be enough to untangle the web of mystery and danger that surrounds her?

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MATED AT LAST (FAMILY BY ARRANGEMENT BOOK TWO) by Aria Grace

Allen hasn’t always been on his own. He used to be part of a small pack in the mountains, but when a fire destroyed their home and everyone fled in different directions, he ended up far from anything he’d ever known…and with zero mating prospects for his future. As an older alpha, he was faced with a hard decision. Get on the matching registry or spend the rest of his days as a lone wolf. Jonah didn’t believe in marriage. He’d only seen bad relationships that fell apart as soon as times got tough. But he was lonely. And as much as he wanted to ignore it, his biological clock was ticking. He was getting more and more tempted by the matching registry…and when he finally takes the chance, he’s shocked to find an instant match that changes his life in every way.     AmazonKU

HALLOWED GAMES by C N Crawford

If he’s death, I crave oblivion. I’m a witch, cursed to kill with a brush of my fingertips. My worst fear is hurting the boy I care for—and my second-worst is the attention of the Order’s witch hunters. Maelor is their dangerous, beautiful leader. And now, he seems like he knows my secrets. When he arrests me, my only hope is to survive a series of brutal trials. Ninety-nine out of a hundred will die, and magic is strictly forbidden. Strangely, Maelor is immune to my touch. He claims to want to help me. But as I spend more time with him, I discover he has a dark secret of his own. Is he the reason bodies have been showing up around the kingdom, drained of blood? The more he wants me, the more dangerous he becomes. In a world where trusting someone can get you killed, will this beautiful monster help me survive?     AmazonKU

WITCHCRAFT IN THE WOODS: A MOONLIGHT UNIVERSE NOVEL (WHERE THE WILD THINGS GROW BOOK THREE) by Auryn Hadley

Wild things have tails, hatred always fails, and the forest knows me too well, that’s why I need this magic…Magic is a gift. A pretty miraculous one, in my opinion. It also comes with responsibilities – things like protecting the town that made this possible. Sadly, that means my last battle with the evil coven may have caused a tiny little problem. The spell that protects this place is fading. My power is fine, but a magical ritual like that takes six wixen to make possible. That means I have two choices: I can either let it fade or work with the assholes I just pissed off. Or, maybe I can find a third option? Because the old coven wants me gone. Worse, they’re after Zane as well. With the spell fading, the only safe place left is in the forest. And while my house is starting to get a little crowded, the things happening inside are a very different kind of magic. The kind that makes me realize all of this is worth fighting for. Who cares if I don’t like confrontation? If I want to keep the idealistic life I’ve been offered, I need to get over that. Otherwise, someone’s going to die – and it might be one of my guys. The battle lines are drawn. It’s my coven against theirs. So let it be.     AmazonKU

MAGIC AND MINT MARTINIS by Emily Michel

A globetrotting do-gooder home for the holidays walks into his bar and walks out with his heart. Dash Nichols is more jaded than jolly this Christmas. Surprisingly so, considering he’s Santa’s son. Against his better judgment, he volunteers to work the Friday shift at the bar. Just when Dash can’t handle the onslaught of holiday cheer anymore, in strolls an impossible-to-ignore woman wearing a delightfully absurd hat. Lina Schultz is nobody’s girl, footloose and fancy-free. Her merry flirtation with the bartender at her sister’s bachelorette party sparks the tempting idea of a naughty fling. But their meet cute takes a wrong turn, leaving Lina red-faced and too embarrassed to take the next step. Dash resolves to show her that their initial mishap is a minor setback to a romance written in the stars. Lina hesitates to embrace the magic of the season, torn between the allure of a second chance and her impending departure after New Year’s. Can Dash convince Lina to believe in fate, or will their shot at love vanish with the old year?

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BEWITCHED: AN ENCHANTED INK PREQUEL by Kelex

Hollywood talent agent Switch is dragged to Salem while one of his biggest stars is filming there. From the shadows of the trees outside the House of the Seven Gables, he gets a glimpse of a witch and senses something amiss. Intrigued, he shifts into his feline form and curls his body around one of the man’s ankles—immediately realizing it’s his mate. Young witch Cassius Howe struggles to harness his powers. After a run-in with a black cat, he follows the creature, instincts firing. Rounding a corner, the cat is gone, and a gorgeous man is standing in its place. One look at Switch and Cassius is completely enamored. After a wild few days spent in bed, the men realize they have destinies that don’t seem to align. Can the two strong, stubborn men reconcile their dreams or is their mating not meant to be?     AmazonKU

LADY BY THE LAKE (A THRONE OF PEARLS AND BONES BOOK TWO) by Katherine Macdonald

Deeply conflicted about her feelings for two seemingly very different men, Celeste continues her fight against the Blight as Red Wolf recovers from his injuries. Desperate to return to her side, Red Wolf risks hurting himself further—all the while wrestling with the knowledge that the demon might not be as gone as they assumed. Meanwhile, Princess Brianna, Celeste’s alter ego, becomes the target of an assassination plot. Aidan is determined to keep her safe, even though nothing can protect her from what’s to come. Someone is lurking in the shadows, and betrayal will come from an unexpected source.   AmazonKU

THE ROSE AND THE THORN: BEAUTY AND THE BEAST RETELLING: SPECIAL EDITION by Katherine Macdonald

There is a pale, penetrating loneliness etched into the walls of this forgotten place. A kind of loneliness made living… is this what it feels like to be a ghost, alone in some kind of half world? Taking shelter from a storm, Rose accidentally strays into a deserted fairy realm, and finds herself trapped there with only a mysterious talking beast for company. Although initially reluctant to befriend her strange companion, Rose quickly finds herself growing closer to him. She names him Thorn, and as the castle blossoms into a place of beauty, so too does their friendship. But something else lurks within the walls, a dark force that will stop at nothing to be free once more…If Rose is to survive and lift the curse placed upon the castle, she will have to face her fears and conquer the nightmares that have haunted her since childhood, as well as confront the terrifying creature that stalks the shadows in the night.      AmazonKU

LUST (THE DAMNING BOOK SIX) by Katie May

There’s magic inside of me. Dark, insidious magic that wants to claim me—heart, body, and soul. At least I have my sister by my side. I know I can always count on her…right? So why do my body and heart crave the touch of seven nightmares? Why does my soul cry out for a shy, sweet incubus with red hair and earnest eyes? An incubus who claims to love me and says I love him in return…even if I can’t remember? My head tells me to forget Killian and the others. My heart tells me there’s something I need to remember, something important, something involving the seven men I’m supposed to hate…With new truths revealed, a past uncovered, and relationships tested, I’m beginning to wonder if my entire life is a lie. One thing I know for certain—a war is coming. I just don’t know what side of it I’m going to end up on.     AmazonKU

WE CAME TO DANCE: A QUEER ANTHOLOGY BENEFITTING CLUB Q by Various

VS Note: Not romance particularly but I like to support anthologies for good causes.

Stories of joy, music, and community. Amphibian Press welcomes you to stand up with us as we support Club Q through storytelling. On November 19, 2022, an LGBT community hub and nightclub called Club Q in Colorado Springs was attacked. Five beautiful, vibrant people were lost. Someone silenced the music everyone in the club had come to celebrate with gunfire. We came together with a dozen authors from around the world to share a diverse array of characters and worlds: a found-family in the post-apocalypse; excited teen couples attending a hopepunk concert; the otherworldly experience of base-heavy queer club; a tender proposal almost-spoiled by hijinks; and a sci-fi medic trying to remember how to trust after a decade on the run. These are stories of queer joy, filled with gender and culture-diverse characters, found family, community solidarity, love, comfort and hope. We won’t let the music be silenced. All proceeds will be donated to the Club Q community via Colorado Healing Fund.

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DEMON’S GUIDE TO WOOING A WITCH by Sarah Hawley

Calladia Cunnington curses the day she met Astaroth the demon, but when he shows up memoryless, why does she find him so helpless . . . and sort of hot? Calladia Cunnington knows she’s rough around the edges, despite being the heir to one of small-town Glimmer Falls’ founding witch families. While her gym obsession is a great outlet for her anxieties and anger, her hot temper still gets the best of her and manifests in bar brawls. When Calladia saves someone from a demon attack one night, though, she’s happy to put her magic and rage to good use . . . until she realizes the man she saved is none other than Astaroth, the ruthless demon who orchestrated a soul bargain on her best friend.
Astaroth is a legendary soul bargainer and one of the nine members of the demon high council—except he can’t remember any of this. Suffering from amnesia after being banished to the mortal plane, Astaroth doesn’t know why a demon named Moloch is after him, nor why the muscular, angry, hot-in-a-terrifying-way witch who saved him hates him so much. Unable to leave anyone in such a vulnerable state—even the most despicable demon—Calladia grudgingly decides to help him. (Besides, punching an amnesiac would be in poor taste.) The two set out on an uneasy road trip to find the witch who might be able to restore Astaroth’s memory so they can learn how to defeat Moloch. Calladia vows that once Astaroth is cured, she’ll kick his ass, but the more time she spends with the snarky yet utterly charming demon, the more she realizes she likes this new, improved Astaroth . . . and maybe she doesn’t want him to recover his memories, after all.      Amazon     AB     Apple Books     Kobo

THE KINGDOM OF SWEETS: A NOVEL OF THE NUTCRACKER by Erika Johansen

This gloriously transportive reimagining of The Nutcracker tells the tale of twin sisters, divided by envy and magic, set against each another one fateful Christmas Eve. Light and dark—this is the cursed birthright placed upon Clara and Natasha by their godfather, Drosselmeyer, whose power and greed hold an entire city in his sway. Charming Clara, the favorite, grows into a life of beauty and ease, while Natasha is relegated to her sister’s shadow, ignored and unloved. But Natasha seizes the opportunity for revenge one Christmas Eve, when Drosselmeyer arrives at the family gala with the Nutcracker, an enchanted gift that offers entry into an alternate world: the Kingdom of Sweets. Following Clara into the glittering land of snow and sugar, Natasha discovers a source of power far greater than Drosselmeyer: the Sugar Plum Fairy, who offers her own wondrous gifts . . . and chilling bargains. But as Natasha uncovers the truth about a dark destiny crafted long before her birth, she must reckon with forces both earthly and magical, human and diabolical, and decide to which world she truly belongs.

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SHARDS OF GLASS: A NOVEL by Michelle Sagara

The Academia, once an elite proving ground for the rulers of the world, has been frozen for centuries. Now its strange slumber has ended, and a new Chancellor, an orange-eyed dragon, has reopened its lecture halls and readied its dorms. In order to thrive once more, however, the Academia needs fresh blood—new students with a passion and talent for learning. One such student, Robin, has the perfect recruit in mind: his friend Raven, an orphan who lives in the dangerous Warrens. Robin grew up in the Warrens, and he wouldn’t have made it if not for Raven. He knows she’ll be safe at the Academia, where her unusual gifts can be appreciated. But when students start turning up dead, the campus threatens to collapse completely. Raven and Robin will not let that happen to their new home…if they can survive long enough to figure out who—or what—is trying to kill them.

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ROYALLY FLOCKED (BLACKHAVEN MANOR BOOK 10) by Arden Steele

Heir to the throne of the elven court, Prince Orrin Nightstar has enough on his plate without an everchanging Guard. Having lost a record number of Guardians to the wiles of love, he’s beginning to think he might be cursed, doomed to lead others to happiness while never finding it for himself. It could be worse, though. He could be mated to the Guardian of the Underworld. Erus—not Eros, thank you very much—hasn’t guarded the iron gates for millennium. It’s cold. Dark. Lonely. And frankly, boring AF. Besides, why should he limit himself when he can outsource the job? Instead, he devotes his time to overseeing the Guardians who protect the royal families. And someone is screwing up the system. He never expected that someone to be his own mate. Nor did he foresee the chain of events their meeting would set into motion. After thousands of years of playing by his own rules, the consequences of his arrogance are finally catching up to him. Now that he has Orrin, the stakes are even higher, and unless he can restore order to the Underworld, his new mate will be the one to pay the price.     AmazonKU

POISONS AND PAGES (A LIBRARY WITCH MYSTERY BOOK 13) by Elle Adams

Rory Hawthorn is in a bind – and not the sort that involves book pages. Her best friend has fallen into a coma, courtesy of rare poison without any known cure. The only source of information lies with the Founders, the knowledge-hunting vampires who want revenge on Rory for thwarting their plans – and to infiltrate the library and steal its secrets. A potential lifeline appears when a strange Reaper shows up in town with her ghostly brother, claiming to want to help a group of lost spirits that have appeared at the Founders’ old house. To help the ghosts and save her best friend, Rory walks a dangerous tightrope between the Reapers and the vampires as she draws closer to the truth. Can Rory survive long enough to pull off a miracle, or will the next lost soul to show up in the Grim Reaper’s domain be her own?     AmazonKU

UNCANNY VOWS (HUNTSMAN BOOK TWO) by Laura Anne Gilman

Rosemary and Aaron Harker have been effectively, unofficially sidelined. There is no way to be certain, but they suspect their superiors know that their report on Brunson was less than complete, that they omitted certain truths. Are they being punished or tested? Neither Aaron nor Rosemary know for certain. It may be simply that they are being given a breather or that no significant hunts have been called in their region. But neither of them believes that. So, when they are sent to a town just outside of Boston with orders to investigate suspicious activity carefully, the Harkers suspect that it is a test. Particularly since the hunt involves a member of the benefactors, wealthy individuals who donate money to the Huntsmen in exchange for certain special privileges and protections. If they screw this up…at best, they’ll be out of favor, reduced to a life of minor hunts and “clean up” for other Huntsmen. At worst, they will be removed from the ranks, their stipend gone—and Botheration, their Hound, taken from them. They can’t afford to screw this up. But …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)

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TO KILL A SHADOW by Katherine Quinn

Jude Maddox knows nothing of love or even light. He knows only his grim duty as the Hand of Death, to lead the Knights of the Eternal Star into a land filled with nightmares and certain demise. It’s only when he sees her—a young woman with wild, amber eyes who’s as fierce, defiant, and swift as the shadow beasts themselves—that he feels the warmth of life in his blood…The other Knights may fear their lethal commander, with his hard, merciless demeanor. Outcast Kiara Frey sees only a leader, a man who knows how to survive. A man like her. But wanting him is as treacherous as the shadows themselves…and just as seductive. With a kingdom on the verge of collapse, the Knights must now venture into the darkest heart of the land and uncover the secrets of the misted shadows, where evil will prey upon their minds and feast on their flesh. It will betray their senses. It will surpass their nightmares. Most of them will die.
But they have no other choice. Because the only way to fight the darkness…is to become it.     Amazon     AB     Apple Books     Kobo

GUARDIAN OF DARKNESS: A HUNTER LEGACY NOVEL by Lara Adrian

To repay a debt to an old friend, Breed vampire and former Hunter, Razor, has been drone surveilling a remote Colorado cabin for nearly a year, never imagining the beautiful woman he’s become obsessed with from afar is anyone but his friend’s lover, Laurel Townsend. When his mission turns urgent and Razor is tasked with retrieving Laurel from imminent danger, he arrives only to find the cabin destroyed and the woman inside brutally murdered. Vowing lethal justice against those responsible, Razor’s hunt collides with free-spirited Willow Valcourt, Laurel’s identical twin sister. Willow is on her way to visit Laurel when an immense Breed male mistakes her for her sister. Even more shocking is the revelation that Laurel has been murdered. The last person Willow should trust is a lethal predator like Razor, yet he is all that stands between her and the powerful, hidden enemies who killed her twin. A cross-country chase and cryptic clues left behind by Laurel send Willow and Razor on a journey that will take them from the twins’ tragic past to the threshold of an international scheme to wage a secret, final war on the Breed—with Willow plunged into the center of it. Drawn together by survival, haunted by loss, and surrounded by peril at every turn, Willow and Razor have only each other to prevent catastrophe. Yet as Willow surrenders to the needs only Razor can satisfy in her, and Razor vows to safeguard the true mate he never expected to find, their newfound passion will be put to the ultimate test that may cost both their lives.

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UNDER THE OAK TREE: SEASON TWO (3) by Suji Kim

Stuttering Maximilian Croyso spent a lifetime suffering the abuse of her cruel father, Duke Croyso. The Duke’s final act of cruelty? Marrying Maxi off to the war hero Riftan, legendary slayer of dragons. Now these two complete strangers have to try to make the arranged marriage that neither wanted work out. At first, the brooding Riftan and shy, nervous Maxi have nothing in common. But their dark pasts make them more similar than either could have anticipated and soon the two outcasts find acceptance in one another for the first time. Even deeply in love, Maxi realizes that she needs more in her life to be fulfilled. Riftan risks his life on dangerous adventures protecting the Seven Kingdoms while Maxi is left behind. Desperate to prove her worth, Maxi learns healing magic from the impertinent mage Ruth. But when Riftan discovers that magic is putting her at risk, he is against it. She doesn’t need to help him–her only responsibility as a lady is staying safely at home. What Riftan doesn’t expect is Maxi’s refusal to bow to her expected role, and instead determine her own fate. Maxi wants to use her growing skills as a sorceress to fight by his side, to protect Riftan as much as he protects her. Despite Riftan’s opposition, Maxi heads off to the Mage Tower to expand her skills and save his reputation….This volume collects episodes 82–124 of the Second Season of the web novel Under the Oak Tree.      Amazon

DEADLY STORM (A WITCH IN THE WOODS BOOK 22) by Jenna St James

Only a couple weeks into the new year, and already the citizens of Enchanted Island are overwhelmed. The storm of the century is headed their way, and Alex, Shayla, Needles, and even Black Forest King are working hard to make sure all supernaturals and animals are prepared. But when a dead body suddenly appears, and one of the gang is targeted next…Shayla and Alex must race against the storm to track down the killer. Can the newlyweds face this next challenge together? Or will this be their first and last deadly storm?     AmazonKU

THE ALPHA’S DAUGHTER (THE ALPHA SHIFTER COLLECTION BOOK 20) by Sam Crescent

Karina is not like any of the wolves within her pack. She’s a human. The only human to be born of two wolves. When her father invites another alpha to take his pick of willing, single, consenting females, Karina has no choice but to be in the lineup. She is pack, she is single, and she knows she is not going to get picked. She is human, and any alpha would be looking for a wolf. Rage has no desire to take a woman from Westblood’s pack. He doesn’t need a woman to make an alliance against the rogue wolves that are deadly to all wolves. One scent of Karina, and all sense is lost. She is his mate. He doesn’t care that she’s human, all he knows, is that he belongs with her. Karina doesn’t feel anything for Rage. Even though he claims to be her mate, she doesn’t sense a thing. She has no wolf senses. She is weak. But slowly, little by little, she cannot help but be drawn to the new alpha. He doesn’t treat her with kid gloves. He shows her his wolf, and he is willing to explore with her. Rage has already figured out why Karina is human. He doesn’t care. She is his love and his soul mate, and he will never let her go.    Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

ALPHA INSTINCT (MOON SHIFTER BOOK ONE) by Katie Reus

VS Note: Re-release. Author states it has been “lightly edited and revised”.

He ghosted her years ago…Ana Cordona has been a strong leader for the lupine shifters who survived after half her pack was murdered. As tough as she is, her pack is vulnerable to a devious neighbor who wants their land—and Ana as his own. So when a ghost from her past barrels back into her life promising protection, it’s almost enough to make Ana forget how he walked out on her before—and reluctantly accept his offer to mate. Now he’s back. Connor isn’t walking away again. Ana has always been his mate, something his wolf accepted long ago. And the only reason he left before was for her own protection. Whatever it takes, he’s determined not to leave her side again—but danger is all around them in the form of a rival pack and a radicalized human element in town who wants to destroy all shifters. If they want a chance at a future—and to survive the deadly threats closing in—they’re going to have to learn to trust each other. Unfortunately, the danger is closer than they ever imagined.

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WARLANDER SILVERBACK (WARLANDERS BOOK ONE) by T S Joyce

Lucas Slater is coming home. His boss is the dragon who has been keeping shifters both in check and protected since they were forced to come out into the light all those years ago. Humans have granted shifters the freedom to police their own—Damon Daye is the judge, and Lucas Slater is his personal hand of justice. Born in the very mountains he has gone out into the world to protect, Lucas hasn’t been home in years. He is a different beast now than when he left these mountains as an adolescent gorilla shifter. Now he is a fully-mature, dominant silverback gorilla with years of fight training and no family group to anchor him down. Years ago something happened that catapulted him out into the world to find himself. Now that he is returning to Damon’s Mountains, everything he imagined is coming true. These mountains tug at his animal and press him to put down roots that could be the end of him. He is here to do a job, but when he saunters into a familiar trailer park and finds out the name of his next target, everything gets turned upside down. And even more unsettling? A ghost from his past has been brought in to test him, but for the life of him, he can’t tell if the gorgeous falcon shifter has been sent to trap him…or to free him. Jenna Brown is just doing what she’s been asked…(much more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

THE ENDLESS WAR (THE BRIDGE KINGDOM BOOK FOUR) by Danielle L Jensen

Newly crowned as king, Keris has watched powerless as his forbidden relationship with Zarrah is revealed. But when Zarrah is imprisoned by the Empress, Keris knows there is only one way to save her: to ally with the kingdom he nearly destroyed. Imprisoned on the dreaded Devil’s Island, Zarrah faces two choices: prove her loyalty to the Empress who condemned her or die a traitor. Yet as she struggles to survive among violent prisoners, Zarrah uncovers a third path: a rebellion to overthrow tyranny entwined with a destiny she must fight to claim. While the Empress plots a war with devastating consequences, Keris and Zarrah must find their way back to each other. Yet their greatest adversary is the fiery passion between them. Unless they overcome the bitterness of betrayal, their love will not be the bringer of peace but rather the fuel that turns the Endless War into an inferno.     AmazonKU

TO STEAL A BRIDE: ENTANGLED WITH THE ENDUAR by Daniela A Mera

People travel to the Enduar Mountains for two reasons: death or diamonds. Estela isn’t supposed to find love. As a slave to the Giant King, Estela’s life is an endless torment. Her sole hope is to escape with her half-brother and find refuge among the elves. Teo, the Troll King, is desperate. His people are dying, and he’s running out of options. When the giants come for diamonds, Teo’s crystal sings. The slave is the king’s mate, and with her comes a solution to save his people. Even after the king steals her from her masters, Estela’s one desire is to flee. She doesn’t see herself as the savior of the Enduar Trolls. She would rather die than be their queen, and, by extension, his mate. Any amount of time with him is dangerous. His stolen glances and longing stares won’t make her forget the truth—if she stays, she’ll still be caged.     AmazonKU

FRAGILE OATH (LACHLANN DECEPTION BOOK TWO) by Robin D Mahle and Elle Madison

She sacrificed herself to save him. He’ll sacrifice everything to get her back. Davin wakes up after the best night of his life to find his fiancée missing, his cousin dead, and a murder accusation hanging over his head. He is determined to track Galina down, even if fleeing means he’ll take the blame for a crime he didn’t commit. But each step he takes after Galina brings him closer to unraveling the lies she left in her wake. Between the corpses left by the rebellion and the woman whose motives he trusts less every day, Davin will have to decide between saving her and saving his kingdom. Meanwhile, Galina is living her worst nightmare, ensnared by the monster she sacrificed her entire future to escape. Her only protection from the rebels who want to see her dead is a man who wants to own her – a man who may very well succeed. She is resigned to the choices she’s made to keep Davin safe until he catches up to her on the road, threatening to ruin everything she has worked so hard to preserve. With the secrets festering between them both and the Viper out to destroy everything they love, they’ll have to find a way to trust one another long enough to survive.      AmazonKU

KNOT A TRACE: PART ONE by Liliana Carlisle

VS Note: Cliffhanger.

My best friend is missing, and three Alpha detectives are my only hope. One minute, I’m running a macaron shop and nursing a broken heart, and the next minute, I’m holding search parties and raising reward money. But no amount of baked goods can bring her back. The Alpha Investigative Bureau is my last resort—three handsome detectives that are too busy to deal with one little Omega’s troubles. They’re strong, brilliant, chaotic, and everything I could secretly hope for in a pack. I’ll do everything I can to convince them to help me—including bribing them with the best cookies around. And if I end up with a new pack because of it…Well, I won’t complain.     AmazonKU

THE WICKED STING: CODE NAME SCORPIUS: APEX TACTICAL BOOK THREE by Candice Wright

VS Note: Listed in Psychic Romance.

I used to be that girl. Before loving you. The daydreamer who believed in fairytales And I knew I was right to have faith when a moment of serendipity led me to both of you. The three of us were blissfully happy Until your lies were exposed and the dream faded Now I know that falling in love was just the point of impact, A single moment when life veered dangerously off course. Now I’m that girl. After loving you. The one you once made strong but left broken in the wreckage of our happily ever Yet here we are again in another time, in another place Only instead of taking your heart, I take a bullet. I should have stayed far, far away But how do I move on when all roads lead me back to you? Authors note: There are multiple love interests in The Wicked Sting, and even though you might want to throw a couple out of a moving vehicle, our leading lady does end up with more than one suitor in the end.     AmazonKU

SHADOWED HEART (SHADOWED KINGDOM) by K A Knight and Kendra Moreno

Our lands are changing, three becoming one. Merged together by my sister and her monsters. The magic has returned and new life blooms, no longer are the Dead Lands dismal and gray, but not everyone welcomes the change. I expected to die when I threw myself from the Gilded Land’s tower. Instead, I find myself surrounded by the monsters I feared the most. I assumed they’d be feral and dangerous. I didn’t expect them to show me the world, to fill my broken, darkened soul with light. My name is Kai Black and I’m no longer the woman stolen by the Gilded King. I’ve been shattered and remade into something different. Something new. If only I had known that I would be re-born from darkness, the same darkness that the monsters find me in. If only I’d known who the real monsters are. Shadows save us. Shadows guide us. Shadows heal me.   AmazonKU

SAUTER (IRONSIDE ACADEMY BOOK THREE) by Jane Washington

As friends become enemies and enemies become villains, the Ironside underbelly casts a very wide shadow over everyone within its walls. The academy that once promised Isobel Carter salvation has pulled back the curtain and revealed itself for what it truly is. A pretty little prison. She may have been reduced to a puppet behind a screen, but at least the Alphas of Dorm A are there to heighten her performances, quicken her breath, and flood her face with colour for the cameras. Maybe they will even catch her when she falls. Or maybe they have been pulling the strings all along. The bars of her prison may be gilded, but survival is a messy game, and what do Sigmas do when they can’t keep their hands clean? They get filthy. Beware the pretty monsters, because this social media game just got brutal.     AmazonKU

KNOTTY LIST: A DARK HOLIDAY ROMANCE (MONSTER HOLIDAYS BOOK ONE) by Taylor Fox

I’ve always wanted the small-town Christmas dream. Unfortunately, this Christmas, I might become a monster’s dinner. My Christmas dream involved a small town, Christmas markets, and maybe a handsome man who would sweep me off my feet.
But I was never very lucky. This small town thinks I’m wicked and After a series of attacks, they decide I’m the perfect gift to calm Krampus down. Krampus. Yes. That Krampus. I laughed, too. I even hoped this was all a prank. Spoiler warning: it wasn’t. Dressed in sacrificial garments, I’m paraded, tied up, and left for the beast.
And the beast comes. And the beast takes me away. This could have been the end for me.
But nothing is as it seems. Krampus has other plans for me. Plans that involve claiming me as his. And the more I fight, the more he wants to punish me. I know I shouldn’t enjoy this. I know wanting this monster is wrong. But I can’t help the way he makes me feel. Maybe I am as wicked as they say. And that might just send us straight to Santa’s naughty list.     AmazonKU

DELIVERED TO MY POLAR BEARS (MAIL ORDER MATINGS BOOK SIX) by Mazzy J March

Marney – I didn’t mean to sign up for the Mail-Order Mating App. I swear. I was drunk, in my wedding dress, and my heart had been smashed into pieces by the man I thought loved me. Spoiler alert: he didn’t even bother to text to let me know he wasn’t planning to show up. Instead of the husband-and-wife hand-in-hand prance down the aisle, I did the walk of shame and horror. I ended up drowning my sorrows in whiskey and rum while spilling my heart to the bartender. She was the one who downloaded the app on my phone. I meant to delete it. But I’ve heard that shifters mate for life and that their mates are their first priority. I was never Claude’s first priority. Riggs – Ignacio and I have always known we would share a mate. But with our true natures being polar bears, we like to stick to our cabin in the mountains where the snow blankets are thick and there’s always a fire in the hearth. The only thing missing is a mate. We know she’s out there, but going to bars or dates is the last thing we are interested in. One of Nacho’s cousins suggested the Mail-Order Mating app. It was worth a shot.   AmazonKU

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ALIEN UNDONE (FORBIDDEN BONDS BOOK THREE) by Cara Bristol

Getting abducted by aliens is not the worst thing to ever happen to Millie Rogers. The lowest point in her life comes after the rescue when she’s forced to deal with him—Nadir, the alien man tasked with ensuring the abducted humans get home to New Terra. He’s made his contempt of humans blatantly obvious—so why does he keep dogging her? The caped, horned, furry alien is the most supercilious, fascinating, obnoxious, handsome, condescending, rugged jerk she’s ever met. She can’t wait to see the last of his muscular backside. As the Advisor Most Loyal to His Majesty the King of Araset, Nadir faces some difficult assignments, but none so challenging as shepherding the human female, Millie Rogers, back to New Terra. The smart-mouthed spitfire with the lush body seems to go out of her way to bedevil—and beguile—him. Despite her rudeness, he can’t seem to stay away from her. Luckily, she’ll soon be home where she belongs—and away from temptation. Just as it seems they’ll get their wish to never see each other again, Millie’s repatriation is put on hold. The king’s son goes missing, and Nadir leaves in search of him. What he doesn’t count on is Millie accidentally stowing away on the shuttle pod and the craft crashing in a war zone. Forced to trust one another, they set aside their differences to battle insurgents and unexpected threats in a dash for safety. But as desire flares, will their forbidden bond prove to be the biggest danger of all?

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METATRON (ELYON’S WARRIORS BOOK FOUR) by Eve Langlais

He never expected to lead a rebellion. Metatron has been by God’s side for eons. A leader in battle. A loyal and unflinching servant until he finally sees the cruelty in some of his commander’s orders. When he discovers a lost colony planet, his only thought is to help save its inhabitants from the threat Hell poses. Only, demons aren’t the only thing he must guard against. His heart becomes involved when a vexing Templar Knight questions everything he’s ever stood for. Francesca isn’t about to let God—or anyone for that matter—dictate how she should live, or who should die. She’s ready to fight in the coming battle, not just against Hell but Heaven too, and the angels must choose a side. Metatron can only hope humanity is right when it claims love conquers all.

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PAYA (TARAKKA BOOK ONE) by Linda Mooney

Tired of sitting back while their borders are being attacked regardless of peace treaties signed, Amalt Paya decides to take it upon herself to investigate anyway, in spite of the punishment she knows she’ll face for defying direct orders not to. Her people are dying. What she and her fellow Ree warriors soon discover is worse than she thought. Entire towns are being razed to the ground. But how? And by who? Their enemy is not who they once thought. Ivan Mandrake, a lieutenant colonel in the United Planetary Forces, is tracking a race called the Ya that is destroying planets. Following the Ya to a planet the UPF isn’t allowed to touch, he and his group come across a legion of winged warrior females. ..(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)
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CAPTURED CYBORG (BOUND BY HER BOOK SIX) by Nellie C Lind

HE’S HER MR. RIGHT, BUT SOMEONE ELSE CREATED HIM – Can’t find Mr. Right? Why not create him? MedAct is the company that can make all your dreams come true! Just give them a call and let them create the perfect man for you. But remember, you can never give him up. It will kill him, literally. The Fighter Heaven can’t feel emotions. He turned them off to save himself when his bound one died. Now, he’s stuck in a world of logic, a world where everything is either black or white. His trust in Nightmare, the leader of the Fighters, is set in stone because he fights for the truth. That’s why Heaven sacrifices himself at the warehouse when cyborg soldiers attack them, so that the others can get away with the wounded Nightmare. He’s brought to XenthAid, a place where all malfunctioning cyborgs are brought, and is put in the hands of Doctor Emma Moore. He quickly learns Emma dreams of creating her own cyborg, and she’s been drawing him for many years. Heaven finds the information irrelevant, until he sees her drawings, and realizes he’s the spitting image of that cyborg.     AmazonKU

SYSTEM COLLAPSE (THE MURDERBOT DIARIES BOOK SEVEN) by Martha Wells

VS Note: I have been so impatient for this book! I love Murderbot! Not a romance but a scifi release of note.

Am I making it worse? I think I’m making it worse. Following the events in Network Effect, the Barish-Estranza corporation has sent rescue ships to a newly-colonized planet in peril, as well as additional SecUnits. But if there’s an ethical corporation out there, Murderbot has yet to find it, and if Barish-Estranza can’t have the planet, they’re sure as hell not leaving without something. If that something just happens to be an entire colony of humans, well, a free workforce is a decent runner-up prize. But there’s something wrong with Murderbot; it isn’t running within normal operational parameters. ART’s crew and the humans from Preservation are doing everything they can to protect the colonists, but with Barish-Estranza’s SecUnit-heavy persuasion teams, they’re going to have to hope Murderbot figures out what’s wrong with itself, and fast! Yeah, this plan is… not going to work.

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TAKEN BY THE TIGERITE (FELIX ORBUS GALAXY BOOK TWO) by S C Principale

Talos is unhappy working aboard the Comet Stalker with a mixed crew of Leonids, Felids, and humans. Leonids and other Felids live in prides and packs, but Tigerites are solitary creatures who long to find just one soul to share their lives with. The problem? The female he’s fallen in love with is terrified of him—and she’s a human. Wendy survived a horrible ordeal back on Sapien-Three. Nightmares still haunt her, even though her adopted family aboard the Comet Stalker promises she’s safe. When Wendy’s troubled past invades her mind, she can’t believe aloof, taciturn Talos, the Tigerite who can barely stand to be in the same room with her, is the one who offers her a way out. Can a journey to the remote jungles of Tigerite-Seven heal Wendy’s broken mind—and Talos’ broken heart?     AmazonKU

THE HOLLY KING’S SACRIFICE: A YULETIDE ALIEN ROMANCE (CODEX CELESTIA) by Chloe Parker

VS Note: The blurb for book one states aliens have invaded Earth so…

The Infernal Legion demands an offering, and I’ve been chosen as this year’s Yuletide feast…The great white north was forsaken by the Heavenly Host years ago, and here, horned, red devils rule supreme. We don’t know where they came from – hell or a distant galaxy – but we know one thing. Every year, their Holly King is given a Snow Queen…and she’s never seen again. So when I’m given to the Holly King, Ulfric, I’m terrified. But that’s because I don’t know what pleasures await.     AmazonKU

COSMIC CRUSH: AN ALIEN BURLESQUE ROMANCE (GALACTIC GEMS SERIES BOOK TWO) by Clio Evans

VS Note: Listed in erotica.

Mari is a famous star in her intergalactic troupe. As headliner at the Comet Canyon Saloon, the last thing she expected to go wrong was being lassoed off stage by a chaps-wearing outlaw. Raider’s name has been tarnished by his good-for-nothing brother. The only way to clear it is by kidnapping the precious burlesque gem, Little Miss Mercury. After being stranded together during a desert storm, Mari and Raider discover that there’s more between them than a hostage situation gone wrong…One pleasure-inducing stinger, two souls roped together by fate, and an affinity for boots—they’re in for a Wild West ride. Will Raider and Mari claim their cosmic love? Or will they be whisked apart by the villain that wants to stop them?     AmazonKU

INVASIVE SPECIES V: THE HUNTED by Kaitlyn O’Connor

Olivia never made it home ….Olivia was attending a house party at the bunker her friend Terry had just completed when the aliens arrived. When she decided they’d left again, she headed for the barn, but it was a different world from the one she’d left so many months earlier. And the aliens hadn’t actually left–with their entire army. They had left a standing army to make a final sweep for the umans they knew were in hiding and Olivia became one of the hunted. Until they captured her.

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THE FINDING PART ONE (THE MENDOVAN ALLIANCE CHRONICLES) by Angelica Grymm

Abducted. Abused. Sold. Reece Halliday will find a way back home, even if it kills her. Abducted from Earth and auctioned off on the other side of the galaxy, a scarred starship XO buys her as a birthday present for his boss–as a pleasure slave. Ruthless starship officer Calin Aubron will do anything to climb the ranks of the Mendovan Alliance and regain the respect stolen from him. Life has taught him a harsh lesson: there is only duty, position, and honor. Neither Reece nor Calin expect to find a deep, abiding solace in each other’s company, a solace that leads Calin to dig deeper into Reece’s background and her claims of kidnapping. But the Rathian slave traders behind the kidnappings refuse to let one small, worthless human derail their lucrative income stream from reaped worlds. They will kill her first.     AmazonKU

CALAMITY: UNCHARTED HEARTS BOOK ONE by Constance Fay

The captain of a ragtag mercenary ship is given an offer she can’t refuse by the ruthless head of an intergalactic noble family. The only catch? She’ll have to team up with his son–an upsettingly competent hardbody with his own agenda–to get her reward. She’s got a ramshackle spaceship, a misfit crew, and a big problem with its sexy newest member…Temperance Reed, banished from the wealthy and dangerous Fifteen Families, just wants to keep her crew together after their feckless captain ran off with the intern. But she’s drowning in debt and revolutionary new engine technology is about to make her beloved ship obsolete. Enter Arcadio Escajeda. Second child of the terrifying Escajeda Family, he’s the thorn in Temper’s side as they’re sent off on a scouting mission on the backwater desert planet of Herschel 2. They throw sparks every time they meet but Temper’s suspicions of his ulterior motives only serve to fuel the flames between them. Despite volcanic eruptions, secret cultists, and deadly galactic fighters, the greatest threat on this mission may be to Temper’s heart.

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HELLWEG’S KEEP by Justin Holley

VS Note: Not a romance but a scifi release of note. I like this kind of tale so it’s on my TBR list.

Thirty-seven miners disappear without a trace within a Titanium mine, Hellweg’s Keep, deep within Zeta One, a moon orbiting the planet, Terra. When FBI agent Kendra Omen arrives via the spaceship Marietta, strange phenomenon begins to manifest…suicides, shadows a shade darker than the shadows they move within, disembodied whispers, and Kendra would swear she catches a glimpse of her own deceased daughter walking the dimly lit halls of Hellweg enterprises. But that’s impossible. Isn’t it? As evidence of occult practices at the mine emerges, Kendra realizes the answers they seek, and hopefully the thirty-seven miners, will only be found underground in the claustrophobic labyrinth of shafts and natural caverns within Hellweg’s Keep.

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CYBORGS SAVE CHRISTMAS: A GAY HOLIDAY ROMANCE (MUST BE ALIENS! BOOK ONE) by Toshi Drake

Finding an alien cyborg in the town park wasn’t something Tobias Prince figured on. He was only taking a breather from family drama when he discovered the spaceship hiding. He hadn’t counted on the giant robot following him home either. But when Malik Io took off his powersuit and revealed the person inside, Tobias was smitten. Malik Io crash landed on a planet distant from his own. His only hope at survival is reliant on the kindness of strangers. When he meets a young man tired and exhausted, he is struck by Tobias’s reluctant kindness. He knows that anything more than friendship is dangerous, considering that remaining on Earth is dangerous to his health, but Malik can’t help falling for Tobias.     Amazon

DARK: COLONY: NYX 7 (INTERGALACTIC DATING AGENCY) by demelza Carlton

Alone and pregnant in a space colony far from home, Linnaea didn’t think her life could get worse…until she gets stuck in hospital. After Tariq lost his family in the attacks on Tito, he buried himself in his medical studies. Now as Dr Dark, he has a new mission: saving lives. Even if he’s resigned to spending the rest of his life alone. Until a chance encounter throws Tariq and Linnaea together. Dare they hope for a brighter future?

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EVERY TIME WE SAY GOODBYE (THE BERYL BLUE TIME COP ADEVENTURES IN TIME BOOK THREE) by Janet Raye Stevens

Time has met its match in Beryl Blue – Six months after feisty librarian-turned-time-cop Beryl Blue’s last adventure with the gruff and sexy Tom ‘Sully’ Sullivan, she’s back in 2133, chasing time-traveling thieves and other temporal miscreants for the time tourism company, Time Scope, Inc. She misses Sully terribly, but fate has cast a deadly shadow over his future, and until she can find a way to fix that fate, she knows they can never be together. Beryl’s also on a desperate hunt for the man who murdered her parents. A new lead sends her on a journey across the centuries, to the Old West, Prohibition Chicago, and the swinging sixties, before she lands back in Sully’s arms—with no way to return to her own time. The longer they’re together, the more they tempt fate. Sully’s willing to put his life on the line to protect Beryl, but she refuses to accept that risk. It’s a race against the clock as Beryl launches a bold plan to catch a killer, defy destiny, and to save the man she loves.

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A PRINCE SAVED (EMPIRE OF STARDUST BOOK ONE) by Margaret Couplet

After escaping the government lab where they had spent most of their life with Chase’s brother and three powerful young girls, Daniela and Chase are on the run while the world burns down around them. They’re safer than they’ve ever been but that could change at any moment when Daniela decides to save a strange man from being killed by a group of aliens. Prince Garrath was his father’s youngest child, his only unblooded son still in line for the throne. When things go horribly wrong on his first mission planetside he’s left stranded with a group of people who have no idea what he is. His father’s agents will find him eventually but before he even has a chance to breathe he’s plunged head first into a fire fight with a shady government agency. Now all the three of them have to do is avoid getting attached.     AmazonKU

ALIEN COMMANDER’S NANNY (ALIEN NEEDS A NANNY BOOK ONE) by Milly Taiden

Earth has been nothing but bad luck for Mia Ambrose. So when the opportunity arises for her to be a nanny on a different planet, she jumps on it. But she should’ve researched her new employer a bit more. When he turns out to be a strict, super hot and stuffy military commander, she wonders if her bad luck followed her. Tharon is the highest-ranking commander in the Tor’vian military. And he has no idea how to take care of his children, a set of eight-year-old twins. Help comes in the form of hiring a nanny from the planet Earth. Mia isn’t exactly what he expected in a nanny. She’s beautiful, strong and loves his children, but is he strong enough to resist the attraction to the little earthling? However, not all is perfect on Tor’via. Tharon and Tor’via have enemies. Enemies who will stop at nothing to destroy the planet and its highest-ranking military official. Tharon must discover who wants his innocent, loving nanny dead before he loses his second chance at finding love and gaining his family back.    AmazonKU

THIRSTIN’ FOR THE LOVE OF A ZOMBIE PRINCE (ZOMBIES RULE THE WORLD BOOK FIVE) by LeeSha McCoy

VS note: What I gather from the blurb for book one is that these zombies can shift from human to zombie.

What will happen when the confident Jaden, the eldest Royalty brother, meets the insecure girl who’s spent her entire life hiding herself away? Tisha I’ve been a follower of Jaden’s since he appeared on TikTok, but nothing could’ve prepared me for the moment I saw him in real life for the first time. The boy is fine, but it’s not just his looks that have me feeling a way now. There’s something else, something deeper, something I can’t explain. I just need to get over this excruciating shyness so I can actually talk to him…Jaden – I was hooked the moment she walked into the cafeteria, wearing mom jeans and an oversized hoody, making every other girl I’d seen before her look basic. She was different, and she made me feel different; like something in her soul had gripped mine fiercely. But my family’s a mess and my abilities are weakening, so I need to be careful. If I can.     AmazonKU

VENOMOUS CRAVING: THE EOK WARRIORS SERIES BOOK ONE by Mary Auclair

A desperate woman. An alien warrior whose craving knows no bounds. A passion that will change the fate of humanity. In a world where humans have been hunted to near extinction, Rose is captured and on her way to be sold on the lucrative black market. Seizing her only chance, she escapes and finds fate waiting for her in the form of another captive of terrifying strength: a legendary Eok warrior. Together, Rose and the Eok warrior Karian will fight for their survival – and ultimately for the fate of the entire human race.During that fight, a dangerous attraction is born. Karian, the unyielding Commander in Chief of the Eok armies, feels his control fading a little more every time he looks at the fragile but headstrong human. Soon, the call to make her his mate torments his body, turning his desires into an imperious craving. She seems to want him, too, but she has no idea of the consequences for her should he claim her. Will Rose accept him as her bloodmate and seal both their destinies, before everything is lost?   AmazonKU

ROMANCING HIS HEART (RED PLANET FATED MATES BOOK THREE) by Miranda Martin

Jean – I’m stuck with Mr. Grumpy. Captain super-focused on… who knows what? Out of all the alien dragon warriors, why does he have to be the one to guide me on my mission to fix the life support? The only thing keeping us from roasting alive. Cekpet – I am the only one taking the threats we face seriously. My brothers may think we have escaped, but I understand the danger the Order still poses. So I focus on our defense until I am ordered to take the human female, Jean, on a mission. We must embark on a treacherous journey across the deadly desert, seeking a crucial piece of the humans’ crashed ship. As we traverse the unforgiving terrain, the line between my mission and the allure of a life with this female blurs. She causes too many distracting “what ifs”, and it puts the survival of both our races in jeopardy.     AmazonKU

FEAST (ELITE ROGUE ALIEN WARRIORS) by Hattie Jacks

VS Note: A re-release.

What do you do when your monster wants to be Santa CLAWS? Orvos is probably the grumpiest Gryn on Ustokos. The grouchy healer spends his time growling at any warrior who enters his domain to be treated and his bedside manner leaves a lot to be desired. He’s also not prepared to let me help, at all, despite my medical qualifications and his haughty behaviour and dismissive attitude towards me mean we’re hardly the best of friends. And then I go and open my big mouth to say we should share the celebration of Christmas with the Gryn. There’s only one problem, we need a Gryn to be our Father Christmas. So it comes as a huge surprise when Orvos actually offers to play Santa for all the younger Gryn. Admittedly, the big grump thinks he’s going to be Santa Claws, but as no one else is offering and Christmas is quickly, it looks like I don’t have a choice, even if it means we’re going to have to work closely together. The more time I spend with Orvos, the more I can’t ignore my growing attraction to the big, burly but oh-so-gentle warrior turned healer. But as soon as we get close, he pulls away. Now, not only can I not lose Orvos, I have to save Christmas too, because a Christmas without Santa Claws is no Christmas at all.     AmazonKU

SECRET TWINS FOR THE ALIEN DAD  (KALEIDIAN WARRIOR DADS) by Athena Storm

The gorgeous alien stole my heart…and left me in a family way. When Zair sauntered into the casino where I worked his charming ways were impossible to resist. I thought I found happiness. Until the casino turned my life upside down. It was either flee at a moment’s notice or be sold to the seedy flesh clubs. My heart broke as I fled my fated mate. But I couldn’t risk it. Until I realized…I was carrying his children. Now I’m on the run, alone and pregnant with twins. I miss Zair more than ever. He once told me our bond transcended time and space. That he’d find me no matter where I ended. Well, the bad guys who bought my contract are looking for me too. I hope he finds me first. Because he won’t just find his mate. But his two kids, too.     AmazonKU

ROSE’S SPIRIT (HEARTS OF ICARUS BOOK 10) by Laura Jo Phillips

Rose Bearen is fed up with being a living ghost. Sure, it’s kind of fun to be able to walk through walls, float up through ceilings and down through floors. But when no one can see you, or hear you, or feel you, floating through walls loses its appeal in a hurry. Yes, it’s good that the house of horrors called a laboratory on Rogan was successfully raided and all of the prisoners, including Rose, her sister, their daughters, and a thousand other women were freed. And yes, it’s good that they’re onboard the Pharaoh and headed for home. And yes, it’s better than good that Riley successfully soul-linked with her Rami and is now strong and healthy. And yes, it’s enormously good that the little blue thugs called Doftles are no more. What’s not so good is … (a LOT mor blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

BILLIONAIRE STAR SECRET by Star Nightingale

 know this alien’s off-limits, but she’s worth breaking all the rules for. As a billionaire astronaut and a rogue, I’m not afraid to break the rules, especially when exploring new planets. But when I meet Gaia, an interplanetary creature with hidden powers, I find myself breaking the most important rule of all: my heart. Gaia’s everything I’m not: pure, innocent, and kind. But she’s also incredibly strong and resourceful. She challenges me in ways that no one else ever has. I’m drawn to her like a moth to a flame. But there’s one problem: she’s forbidden. My cousin has warned me not to break her heart, but I can’t resist her. I’m falling for her, and I’m afraid that if I tell her the real reason why I want to explore her planet, she’ll never forgive me. When we reach Gaia’s birth planet X, I’m met with a powerful goddess who’s not too happy to see me. Now, I realize I made a terrible mistake by bringing Gaia home and now the goddess has plans for us both.   AmazonKU

ALIEN SANTA’S GIFT (ALIEN HOLIDAT MATES) by Lexi Lunar

This hot alien Santa’s in for a wild sleigh ride when I meet the captivating Noelle. My candy cane rises for this beauty with boundless passion. Despite the challenges, our forbidden desire proves too powerful to resist. Noelle’s creative spirit and sultry skills leave me eager for her toymaking talents. When we come together, our love feels naughty and nice. Noelle completes me in ways I never imagined possible, awakening needs I cannot ignore. Our passion blazes out of this world. With Noelle by my side, every day is full of sexy surprises. Our love delivers joy beyond measure. My Christmas wish for Noelle? To be jolly with her every night. This Mrs. Claus makes Santa’s spirit very merry indeed.     AmazonKU

THE AIR AFFAIR (LADY GEORGIA BRUNEL MYSTERIES) by Shelley Adina

VS Note: A prequel short story. Steampunk.

Georgia Brunel, Lady Langford, boards the transcontinental airship Juno with her late husband’s aunt, Millicent Brunel. They are looking forward to nothing more dangerous than a painting holiday in the clockwork city of Venice, but trouble soon finds them in the person of Millie’s nemesis from her long-ago schooldays. Old grudges have not been forgotten. Old hurts have not healed. Will an old feud finally be resolved … in murder?

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ALIEN VAMPIRES by Crymsyn Hart

Charmed by the Alien Vampire Firemen (Alien Vampires 1) – When Ember’s apartment burns down, two alien firemen offer her their guesthouse. As love grows between them, the world closes in. In order to save them, she will have to give up everything she knows.Serenaded by the Alien Vampire Rock Star (Alien Vampires 2) – After Irene accidentally discovers rock star Ace Hendrix’s big secret, she wakes up in his bedroom without any memory of how she got there. Ace knows they’re meant to be together. He doesn’t care what the paparazzi says, he has to have her in his life no matter the cost…(More story details – 4 stories in all –  on ebook seller’s page.)

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

VS: As many of you are aware, my brother has been in the hospital for nearly two weeks now with a very dire prognosis. We just got some good news of a little progress – my brother is a fighter! (And thanks for all the good wishes, support and prayers!). This week I picked STAR CRUISE TIME LOOP from my backlist to highlight because there’s an alien turtle in the plot, which was a tribute to my brother and his lifelong love of turtles. He even does turtle rescues nowadays in his local area, including several baby snapping turtles. So he was delighted when I wrote this book and even got a T shirt with the ‘turtle’s’  image.

STAR CRUISE TIME LOOP

VS Note: I always wanted to write a Groundhog Day style story because I love them and here it is!

Raelyn Cantorini, senior stewardess on the interstellar cruise ship Nebula Zephyr thinks the alien artifact she bought on the last planet the ship visited was just a pretty glass orb…until her pet Eyn knocked the ornament off a table, shattering it and sending her into an infinitely repeating time loop. Stuck reliving the same day over and over, Raelyn has only hours to try to save the ship and everyone on board from dying in a terrible catastrophe. As she tries to solve the mystery of what happens to the ship right before midnight each time the day repeats, Raelyn meets Kev Gordonn, the former Special Forces soldier turned actor and finds herself falling in love with him. Each time the day repeats, she learns more about him while he has no memory of her. Can she persuade him they’ve met before? Will he trust her enough to help stop the Nebula Zephyr’s destruction? And if they do save the ship, will that reset time for Raelyn? This is a lightly edited rerelease of my novella from the Pets in Space 6 anthology. No new material has been added.

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******************************OKAY, THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT  IF YOU DECIDE TO CHECK OUT THE BOOK  (because my own books pay my bills) AND ONWARD WE GO!*********************

HIS DARKEST DESIRE (THE CURSED ONE BOOKS TWO) by Tiffany Roberts

A cursed goblin sorcerer. The human female he’s waited an eternity for. A secret that could tear them apart. A quaint cottage in a Scottish forest seemed the perfect place for Kinsley to start anew. But when a tragic accident leaves her isolated and dying, her new life is over before ever beginning. Until a dark, mysterious being emerges from the night gloom and offers to save her—for a price. With no other choice but death, she accepts. She awakens to find herself bound to an ancient, powerful goblin who is equally terrifying and intriguing. He’s terse, demanding, brooding. Despite that, Kinsley is drawn to him, captivated by his sinful crimson eyes, craving his every wicked touch. But what will happen when he discovers the truth? What will happen when he learns that Kinsley cannot fulfill their pact? What will happen if she lets this goblin claim her heart along with her freedom?     AmazonKU

MARKED BY MAGIC (TRACKING TROUBLE BOOK ONE) by Lindsay Buroker

Arwen Forester may be a socially awkward introvert, but she’s an expert tracker, archer, and forager who has a pickling recipe for every vegetable in the garden. Unfortunately, none of these skills earn her a lot of money. And when the taxes go up on her father’s farm, she’s not sure how to help him keep the property. Then someone offers her a lucrative new gig: Hunt down a haughty half-dragon criminal with the power to incinerate those who irritate him. Normally, Arwen would reject such a suicidal mission, but with the farm at stake, she’s desperate. Besides, all she has to do is tag the half-dragon with a tracking device. How hard could it be?     AmazonKU

A CONDUIT OF LIGHT SERIES BOOK ONE by Chelsey Ann Tompkins

Twenty-year-old Ash’Arah is forced from her home as payment for the cure that healed her city. She will train to become a conduit, wielding magic for the good of the isle in Felgren Forest, led by the very man who took her. She refuses to go quietly, however, taking every opportunity to show Baron Heimlen that she does not intend to stay, no matter how powerful her magic appears to be. But when a closely guarded secret is revealed, she cannot deny her role as the forest’s savior any longer, nor her newly ignited passion for Heimlen’s successor, Baron Revich. Karus is a woman who wanders the forest in an endless string of days until she discovers a stone embedded in a fallen tree. Holding it, memories of her past awaken, and she is forced to confront what her heart has tried to hide and the secrets withheld from her. And as the fate of the forest falls into question, these women must face the truth of who they are, who they are destined to become, and who they love before they are consumed by the weight of what they have been chosen to bear.     AmazonKU

SNOWED IN WITH A DRAGON by Sara Ivy Hill

Snowed in for the weekend with her dragon stalker…Ivy’s cute dragon neighbor offers her a ride on his motorcycle when she needs a quick getaway after a bad breakup.
Turns out, he’s maybe been respectfully stalking her for years! Will their holiday hookup in a quaint cabin turn into something more? This bite-size festive novella features a monster hero, a swoony fated-mates love story, and plenty of cozy Christmas steam. It’s just the right length to read while your pie is in the oven.     AmazonKU

SYLER: DEMONIC DISCIPLES by  Alana Winters

VS Note: From OCT 13.

In A World…Where purgatorian shifters cause chaos and secrets reign under the shadows, I discover a shocking truth that turns my world upside down. My destined mate is none other than the President’s daughter. Before I can get to her she is taken from me unexpectedly by a shifter assassin who claims the life of the President and steals his identity along with his daughter. To save her I’ll have to navigate my way through the shifters’ treacherous game of deception and danger. I’ll stop at nothing to take him down, restore the natural balance of this realm and reclaim my mate. I’ll be tested to my limits to prove that love can defy even the darkest forces. Can I save her or will we be consumed by this web of lies and betrayal?     AmazonKU

MANTUS: DEMONIC DISCIPLES by Andie Fenichel

VS Note: From OCT 16.

Mantus – I have a job to do. I don’t like it, but that doesn’t change anything. Find the shifters and send them back to hell. That’s the work. It’s not as if I have a choice. I’ve been tracking this last assignment for nearly a month. He’s a crafty one. I’ve got him pinned down at a fancy wedding venue when I’m stopped at the door by a woman who clearly doesn’t know who I am or have any instincts for danger. As my prey disappears into a crowded dance floor, I’m struck by just how perfectly beautiful this party planner is. Felicity – I don’t care how big or how beautiful a wedding crasher is, no one uninvited gets in on my watch. It doesn’t matter that my lady parts are on fire from the moment I see him. He’s imposing and grumpy, but I can’t take my eyes off him. For the briefest moment when he stares into my eyes, I think I’m too weak to stop this giant. Then I remember I’m the wedding planner and two can play the intimidation game.   AmazonKU

DAGON: DEMONIC DISCIPLES by Lisa Carlisle

VS Note: From OCT 20.

When I see a boat approaching my private island, I swim out to investigate. No one can invade my sanctuary. I plan to throw them off course–until I discover what’s happening on board. A man is accosting a woman. I shift into a giant sea serpent and destroy his boat in my fury. There’s something is different about the woman I rescue. I can’t hear thoughts the way I do with other humans. It’s refreshing after all the selfish nonsense I’ve had to endure from others. I bring her to my island and discover she’s my fated mate. When she recovers, our connection is strong. I invite her to stay and explore, and she agrees to do so for a few days. That’s not long enough. She’s the one–the one who can free me from my obligations to hunt. She can’t leave me–even if I have to force her to stay.     AmazonKU

RADRIC: DEMONIC DISCIPLES by Tamrin Banks

Artemis Lake: Breaking down in Magic, Wyoming is an eye-opening experience. The biggest surprise? Shifters are real. The second? They’re supernatural but they can be killed. I can’t erase the twisted image of a hapless shifter dying by something’s hand. Something that I can’t explain to the Sheriff. Fleeing, I stumble across Radric. The huge monster of a man refuses to let me go. He claims I’m his mate and he has to protect me. From the faceless, dangerous entity that I saw or from him… a demon who has to kill to stay alive? Radric: I go by many names but all of them are feared. My mission is to hunt my target down and destroy it. Drag it to hell or just plain kill it. Then I find Artemis and a fierce hunger runs through my body, pushing out all thoughts except those about her. She’s my future but she’s also the present target of the beast I hunt. I’m no saint. Far from it. My job is to kill and this one is going to be a necessity to protect my mate. Nobody threatens what’s mine. Not unless you want to die.     AmazonKU

VENARI: DEMONIC DISCIPLES by Magnolia Montgomery

Earth. Each time I step foot in this realm it reeks of desperation and greed. Where I come from, one is a weakness, the other a Mortal sin. Yet here, they intermingle and inspire a vicious cycle. Here, they’re fueled by insidious manipulation. Shifters are a nefarious race that delights in the upset of balance in the mortal realm by creating chaos with neutrality. My brothers and I have been tasked with hunting these Shifters to protect and restore the universal balance. Venari. My name means Hunt, and it’s what I was born to do. For centuries I’ve hunted Shifters, tracking them in any form they take, sparing no mercy in my quest. Legend says that a demon’s mission is complete when their fated mate is found and bonded during the next blood moon. In all my years, in all my travels, I’ve never found a trace to suggest my mate exists. Until a trail leads me to Memphis. Southern hospitality and shifter threats aren’t the only things vying for my attention here. Miss Adelaide Morgan fell into my arms, literally, and I’ll move heaven and earth to get her back there again. Soon.     AmazonKU

TO CATCH A CAT by Elva Birch

VS Note: A revised and expanded re-release.

When her cat escapes out into the snow, Brittany goes to ask help finding her from the hot and reclusive woman next door. Anja knows that her new neighbor is her fated mate the moment she sees her, but destiny doesn’t always come with directions, and she isn’t sure how to break the ice until a feline rescue turns into something even more. To Catch a Cat is a funny and sizzling lesbian romp with fated mates, cozy comfort, and a very ungrateful lost cat.     Amazon

HERS AT FIRST SIGHT: TEN SAPPHIC STORIES OF LOVE AND MAGIC (BIRCH HEARTS) by Elva Birch

A sizzling sapphic collection of magic and enchantment! Ten tales of lesbian love to dazzle and delight, whether you’re looking for modern fantasy, Victorian steampunk, fated mates, forced proximity, or secret crushes, you’ll find a favorite in these pages. From flash fiction to long novellas, each piece is a satisfying story of women loving women, set in a vibrant world woven of dreams and desires. This set includes three novellas—Fire Control, All Manner of Hats, and To Catch a Cat—and six short stories: Memories of Magic, Slippery When What? Sleeping Arrangements, The Garden Spell, Dragonfly Days, Living Alone, and New Girls, each previously published individually, in the Prompted collections, in Her Wild Soulmate, and in Her Magical Pet under the names Elva Birch, Kalikoi, and Zoe Chant.     Amazon

GEMINI WILD by Laura Navarre

Only I would start my new semester at the dark witch academy with a kidnapping (mine) on dragonback and end the night with a marriage proposal I don’t want from the King of the Dark Fae. My intense and sinister kidnapper. Suddenly I’m not only Zara Gemini, the celebrity bad girl and wild rebel queen of the witching world. I’m the misfit new student at the Avalon Academy for Promising Royals of the Faerie Court. And the unwilling future bride of Zephyr, the Dark Fae King. He claims our union is his last chance to break this curse that’s destroying his realm. Plus I’m already up to my royal neck in dangerous warlocks who’ll kill to rule at my side. Sounds delish, right? Not so much. See, the enchanted secret world of Avalon has a dark side, and so does this Hades-Persephone fairytale. Sure, Zephyr’s the sexy-pretty hottie every Fae at court is jonesing to snag. Turns out he’s also broody, tortured, and twisted, with a shattered heart behind his savage surface. Let’s just call Zephyr…a fixer-upper. Now I’ve got a curse to break, a warlock to tame, and a kingdom to save. Plus I still need to pass my midterms.   AmazonKU

KNOTTY HOLIDAY NIGHTS: AN OMEGAVERSE HOLIDAY ANTHOLOGY by Various

Forget snowflakes stinging my nose and getting into my eyes…Bring on the Alphas and their…holiday cheer. I could take that to the face and ask for more. Big knots on Alphas and nesting with pillows. Bite marks and claiming and pack mates that glisten…These are only a few of my favorite omegaverse things, especially during the holidays. Don’t miss out on this limited run holiday omegaverse anthology where it’s not over until something is stuffed and eaten. There’s something in here for everyone to devour.   Amazon

OH SO KNOTTY: AN OMEGAVERSE PNR HOLIDAY ANTHOLOGY by Various

Knotty is definitely the new nice. Forget everything you think you know about the holidays. These Alphas aren’t here to just spread yule tidings, they’re also here to bring you scent-tillating, growly, and possessive heat that you just want to wrap yourself in. Just like a classic festive sweater. Bask in the holiday essence as it coats every available surface. With holiday shenanigans, heats, nestings, and knottings, there’s bound to be something in here to tickle your…. fancy. If you want something other than coal stuffing your stocking, make sure to not miss out on this limited run, PNR, holiday anthology!   Amazon

I’M ENGAGED TO MOTHMAN (MOTHMAN  IN LOVE BOOK TWO) by Paige LaVoie

Heather’s cozy life with her cryptid boyfriend just got a little more complicated. When 23–year–old Heather started dating Mothman, she anticipated a few surprises. Getting transported to the faerie realm he was banished from? Yeah, that was a surprise. Heather was sure dating a forest monster meant she wouldn’t have to impress his family, but faced with the royal court of Eclipsica, she realizes things might not be so simple. The former influencer must trade her quiet #cottagecore aesthetic for a lavish #royalcore week in a new world filled with creatures, ballgowns, and secrets. With Moth’s family to impress, old friends resurfacing, and his memories returning, Heather begins to question their future. As the grand ball gets closer and Moth creeps out of bed in the middle of the night, Heather can’t help but wonder: can their cozy cottage in the woods compete with a castle?     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

LUPINE INVESTIGATION: SAPPHIC URBAN FANTASY (COASTAL WOLVES BOOK SEVEN) by Harlowe Frost

Ziry, daughter of the South Dakota pack leaders, has worked as a detective her whole life. Before she takes over her territory’s pack, she head’s to Santa Cruz to help find and eliminate the black witches. There’s a war in California, and she’s ready to help in the fight. She agrees to join in this battle because it is the right thing, for her lifelong friendship with Tamsin, and pack solidarity. What she doesn’t expect is to find passion with a coven witch. Rho, one of the local coven witches and a private investigator, has been asked to help with the black witch plague infesting the city. Will her ability to infiltrate enemy territory threaten to sway her to the other side, or will her new found passion for the South Dakotan wolf be enough to ground her away from temptation?   AmazonKU

COLD CURSES (AN HEIRS OF CHICAGOLAND NOVEL BOOK FIVE) by Chloe Neill

Elisa, the only vampire ever born, is hoping all can remain quiet in the City of Chicago in the wake of a destructive attack by an ancient demon who broke the city’s defensive magic. Still, she and her friends, including shifter Connor Keene, know they need to be ready for anything. Everyone is working as hard as they can to repair the city’s wards, but unwelcome creatures are slipping through and Elisa soon finds herself caught in the middle of a magical turf war with roots that go back generations. She knows she will have to take a stand, but retaliating threatens to reveal her deepest secret.

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OF DRAGONS AND DESIRE by G K DeRosa

A lost princess. Two dragon princes fighting for her heart. A love that will either destroy their kingdom or save them all. Raised in a world where humans are oblivious to magic, I always thought I was ordinary. Until a breathtakingly handsome stranger pulled me into a world where creatures of unimaginable power reign, hidden from mortal eyes. The whispers in my mind? They weren’t madness. It was the voice of my inner beast. It turns out I’m not a human at all—I’m a dragon princess. My infuriating captor claims it’s my destiny to marry a prince, to become the savior of an ancient dragon race, and end a curse that’s left them barren. But Draconia, the isle of dragons, is a maze of ruthless royal courts, treacherous lands, and dark secrets. With each passing day, my heart is tossed in a tumultuous storm between two princes: the charming future king—my betrothed, and his mercurial brother, who ignites a fire that could raze the entire kingdom. And I desperately need that inner fire because it’s the key to surviving the deadly Imperia Trials. In this brutal contest, the last dragon standing will reign over our divided kingdom. Beyond love and duty, it’s a battle for survival. But how does one choose between heart and soul when both could mean certain death?    Amazon

PROTECTOR: GIFTED BOOK THREE by R L Merrill

Retired Navy SEAL James Morton is an expert in security and protection. When his cousin asks him to provide his services to the staff at Havenhart Academy—a boarding school for child victims of trauma—he doesn’t count on working alongside folks who don’t operate in his reality, like librarian Morgan Forrester. She’s gorgeous, funny…and a witch? James deals solely in facts, science, and rules of engagement. There is no room for woo-woo in his life, but she knows things about his missing daughters. When he receives a mysterious phone call about his eldest, he’ll have to look past his beliefs and accept that even a natural-born Protector needs to ask for and accept help, and that sometimes opening yourself to new possibilities can bring about great rewards…and love.     AmazonKU

STORM (DAUGHTER OF NATURE BOOK FIVE) by L C Mawson

Good news, turns out the assassins weren’t after me after all. Bad news, they were after my friend, and now they have him. In other good news, my sister is now awake. And in other bad news, everyone is treating her like a bomb about to go off. Well, except for the people who seem to think we’re both some kind of saviours, while I’m not sure I can save even one person right now…But Viktor is counting on me, and I refuse to let him down. If you love kick-ass heroines and magical adventures, you’ll love STORM, the fifth book in L.C. Mawson’s new F/F urban fantasy series, Daughter of Nature.

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A TALENT IGNITED (THE VALMORAN SERIES BOOK TWO) by Suzanne Lenoir

Evelyne, a disowned noblewoman, and Annika, a peasant girl with unusual powers, made the choice to be together in a kingdom where men make the rules. Now the Temple elders want Annika for murder and mercenaries want Evelyne for theft. But when Evelyne is abducted and Annika believes she has been abandoned, they must risk everything to find each other again. Annika discovers the Temple has imprisoned children with abilities like hers, and she alone stands between them and death. She’s forced to face her fear of her own powers and soon learns to use them with the help of Zuri, a former slave who is also gifted with magic. Evelyne, no longer entitled to the favors and respect bestowed on the nobility, must convince her beautiful captor to help her return to Annika. Doubt and questions plague them both, but one thing is for certain. The Temple has a long memory, and a familiar foe is coming for them.

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LOVE FOR MAUI: A ROMANCE CHARITY ANTHOLOGY by Various

A collaborative anthology of romance short stories and novellas to raise money for Maui – All royalties earned from the sale of this book will go to UHF – The University of Hawai’i Foundation. This is a respected organisation that has been working for decades to assist all citizens of Hawai’i. UHF is co-ordinating and delivering thousands of meals per day for people affected by the horrific fires in early August 2023. All money raised will directly benefit the people of Maui. Contributors have donated all stories, formatting and artwork in order to raise as much money as possible to go where people need it most.
The romances in Love For Maui are sorted by genre and heat level. Inside this incredible collection are contemporary romances, historical romances, science fiction romances and shifters too.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

TRAGIC KINGDOMS – THE DARK ANDF THE DAMNED NOVEL ONE by Kell Frillman

Potent in magic and pure of blood defines the power of Castle Astaseul, but decades of exile shadowed their existence with an obsession for vengeance. A sinister mating ritual with the demon of lust unlocks the key to their rampage of revenge, but they soon find out that every dark compromise comes with a heavy price. Meanwhile, the kingdom that banished the twisted royals faces dark corruption of its own; lust, greed, and power will not only threaten the future of humanity but also of the gods that created them…When the darkness creeps forth and drags you into its depravity, how do you expel its corruption? “I’m stronger than you’ll ever be.”      AmazonKU

CALUM: DESTINED PARANORMALS BOOK THREE by  Taylor Rylan

Can a globe-trotting fox alpha settle down with a fae omega? Calum Ward is torn. He loves his job and discovering new things from times past, but after spending an extended vacation with his family in Montana, his desire for a mate and children of his own has become too strong to deny any longer. But can he give up the life he loves to settle down somewhere? Asher Brooke wants nothing more than to feel like he’s wanted. He desires more than what he has in the fae realm and wonders if there’s ever going to be a possibility that he will find not only an amazing mate but adventure as well. When he’s visited by the fates in his realm, he jumps at the chance for a new life in the shifter realm, despite not knowing what he might encounter. Between an unusual storm, unexpected visitors knocking on the hotel room door, and complete lack of privacy, Calum and Asher wonder if they’ll ever find a place to finally be able to claim each other. When the ideal house becomes an option, will Calum and Asher claim it and each other?   AmazonKU

ZOMBIES AND ZIPPERS  (THE KNOTTIVERSE: HALLOWEEN MONSTERS BOOK TWO) by V T Bonds

VS Note: Listed in erotica.

She thought camping with her besties on Halloween would be fun. She thought her biggest concerns would be bears and bugs. She thought tying her food in the trees and sleeping in a tent would protect her. But there are monsters lurking in these woods… and we’re hungry. My brother and I want more than a taste. We want to savor her screams. Consume her slick. Gobble her fear and pleasure. All it takes is the pull of a zipper to expose our next meal. We can’t wait to feast.     Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

THE HOUSE OF MOURNING (WATCHERS OF OUTREMER BOOK FIVE) by Suzannah Rowntree

From the demon-infested shadows of an enchanted house, a sorcerer plots the downfall of the crusader kingdom…and his greatest act of vengeance. Jerusalem, 1186: They call her the White Watcher, the warrior saint guarding the beleaguered kingdom of Jerusalem with her invincible lance. But Marta Bessarion doubts she’s anything special – and all signs warn of a coming disaster. Now allied with the demon Lilith, the cunning and ruthless Countess Sibylla is poised to seize the throne. In Damascus, Saladin has sworn to conquer the crusader kingdom. And at his side, the sorcerer Khalil plans to take his revenge on the Bessarion family once and for all. War promises Marta a long-awaited chance to confront Khalil, but in order to defeat him, she must first uncover his darkest secrets…and venture to the heart of his power. Some battles can’t be won, even with a magic lance. Sometimes it’s the weak things of the world that put the mighty to shame.

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MAGIC AND MISTLETOE (STARRY HOLLOW WITCHES BOOK 18) by Annabel Chase

Welcome to Starry Hollow, where spells were made to be broken. It’s Christmastime in Starry Hollow and Ember is not full of good cheer. Instead of indulging in spiked eggnog by a cozy fire, our favorite descendant of the One True Witch is busy helping Aunt Hyacinth contend with three persistent ghosts just like dear Scrooge, along with another, more threatening ghost from the past. Can Ember save Christmas or will it all go to hell in a one horse open sleigh?     AmazonKU

CUPID: MATED AT THE NORTH POLE: MM MPREG HOLIDAY SHIFTER ROMANCE by Aria Grace

Cupid’s arrow has Christmas plans of its own this season…For as long as there have been Santas delivering presents on sleighs, there have been reindeer to pull them. Arrow’s family of shifter reindeer has been part of the tradition from the very beginning. He loves being on the team and all the joy he brings to children at Christmas time. But there is another part of his legacy that takes an even bigger toll. As an alpha with the Cupid surname, he also carries a bit of magic for matchmaking. It just comes naturally to him and he’s able to connect those who are looking for love on the regular. Too bad he can’t make that magic work on himself. Jude, a human omega, is finally ready to admit that keeping the oceanfront beach house he recently inherited might be over his head. He moved in and was able to fix it up, but the property taxes are due and he isn’t sure how to make the payment. When his cousin suggests renting the place to tourists as a short-term rental, he agrees to give it a shot. He has no idea that his first and only renter will end up piercing his heart in a way he never expected.     AmazonKU

DONNER: MATED AT THE NORTH POLE: MM MPREG HOLIDAY SHIFTER ROMANCE by Edie Monte

Donner makes a living delivering Santa’s gifts. He never expected to be one. Omega Donner heads logistics for Santa’s trek across the world, but he can’t figure out his work/life balance. When Santa demands he take a mandatory vacation, he throws clothes in a suitcase and picks his beach destination. He’s ready to put vacation in the rearview ASAP and get back to work. Santa’s more prepared than he is! Magical intervention gives Donner the outfits he needs to tackle the nightlife head-on. Too bad it tackles back…Alpha eagle shifter Beau is a bouncer at a rooftop club. When he sees a hawt omega hurt in an accident his workplace should have prevented, he makes it his goal to protect Donner at all costs. When he and the club disagree on how to handle the incident, Beau quits his job. Now, he has all the time in the world to spend with Donner and ensure he has the best vacation ever! That isn’t what Santa had in mind … or is it? It’ll take a Christmas miracle to bring these fated mates together forever.   AmazonKU

BLITZEN: MATED AT THE NORTH POLE: MM MPREG HOLIDAY SHIFTER ROMANCE Bby Allie W Scott

An Alpha reindeer + a human who hates the holidays = a recipe for disaster – Blitzen: Santa says I need a vacation. I know if I stick around home I’ll find myself back at work in no time, so I head to a human vacation spot instead. New Orleans, LA is thick with humidity and full of holiday cheer. It’s the perfect place to blend in while I try not to think about how many days there are until Christmas. Perry: I can’t stand this time of year. All the false joy and greenery gets me grumblier than a gator chasing a swamp boat. All I want is to have a peaceful holiday season where I can avoid all the happy people. Too bad for me the guy who rented my spare room for the week is Christmas incarnate.   AmazonKU

THE SUNDERED BLADE (LEGENDS OF ABREIA BOOK SIX) by Kenley Davidson

War is coming…and Prince Vaniell is willing to do whatever is necessary to protect the Five Thrones. He’ll even entrust his life to a former enemy as he attempts to gather allies against the looming threat of Garimore’s armies. From Iria and Eddris to the distant mountains of Farhall, he’ll risk everything to bring the Thrones together, desperate to save Abreia from the cruel realities of war. But he must do it without Karreya. Her mission is to infiltrate Hanselm, the capital city of Garimore, and confront the man she knows as Father. It is a daring gamble that hinges on his own pride and ambition, and Karreya believes she can provoke him into acting before he is ready. But nothing could have prepared her for seeing her father again—for the secrets that would come to light, or the truths she would discover about herself. When her hopes and plans lie in ruins, she must decide just how much she is willing to sacrifice, and how far she’s willing to go to protect the gray-eyed mage prince she has come to love. Armies are on the move, and under the shadow of dragons’ wings, the Five Thrones wait to learn whose hand will direct their future. Will the tyrant, Melger, fall? Or will Vaniell and Karreya fail in their quest to save the ones they love? Bonds will be tested. Hearts will be broken. And by the choices of a destined few, the fate of the world will be forever changed.   AmazonKU

MEOWS AND MISTLETOE: A HOLIDAY ANTHOLOGY (CAT’S PAW COVE BOOK FOUR) by Various

Eight holiday tales in the magical town of Cat’s Paw Cove – FAMILIAR BLESSINGS by Candace Colt – A gifted medium, Theo Blessing renounced her magic, tired of being hounded by the greedy dead. Former Army Ranger Ethan Cooper promised to repay a debt to a man whose wise counsel brought him out of war’s dark shadow. Ethan appears on Theo’s doorstep with a puzzling letter. If what it says is true, the reluctant medium and skeptical Ranger must travel back to 1720 to save a young boy from the gallows. CHRISTMAS AT MOON MIST MANOR by Kerry Evelyn – Lanie and Matt Saunders return to Cat’s Paw Cove two years after their first disastrous Christmas there. When a mysterious kitten leads Matt back in time, can he right the wrongs of the past and give his expectant wife the perfect Christmas?…(more story details on ebook seller’s page)   AmazonKU

DARK VOYAGE MATTERS OF THE HEART (CHILDREN OF THE GODS PARANORMAL ROMANCE BOOK 77) by I T Lucas

As Annani and Syssi set out to unravel the mysteries of Syssi’s visions about the gods’ home world, the long-awaited wedding cruise sets sail with Aru, Gabi, and Aru’s teammates on board. While the gods find themselves surrounded by immortal clan ladies eager for their affections, they soon discover that destiny has a different plan for them.     AmazonKU

MERCILESS WATERS by Rae Knowles

VS Note: LGBTQ Horror.

Aboard the ship Scylla, there is no future or past. Jaq, her fickle lover Lily, and their all-female crew exist in an endless present. It’s better this way. At least it keeps Lily by Jaq’s side, where she belongs. But the meddling gods care little for Jaq’s longing, and despite her protective rituals, their punishmentarrives all the same: A man, adrift on the open ocean. Delivered to snatch Lily from Jaq’s arms forever. Jaq knows what to do. She’s lost Lily before. Her lover will return-when this interloper, this distraction, is snuffed out. But Jaq’s murderous schemes may not be enough. The intruder’s presence infects her crew with a plague her spells cannot cure: memory. And as the women recall how they came to Scylla, their minds bend one by one towards revenge.

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HIS STUBBORN MATE (SIX PACK SHIFTERS) by Julie Trettel

What happens after the happily ever after? Wyatt and Kate were just kids when they mated. Time passes by and life gets comfortable. Sometimes too comfortable. One too many poker nights with the boys. One drunken, passion-filled nightcap. One irreversible, unexpected pregnancy. They always thought they’d face everything in life together. But this changes everything. Kids were never part of the plan. Can they overcome the biggest surprise of their lives?     AmazonKU

A KILT FOR CHRISTMAS (THE ENCHANTED HIGHLANDS BOOK THREE) by Tricia O’Malley

Legend has it that wishes made at the standing stones during Christmas come true. 
As if. Maisie Barron is over it. A small-town girl with big dreams, her frustrations lead her to make a silly wish at the standing stones outside Loren Brae. Little does she know, the magick found there will transform her wish into a catastrophic event that threatens the upcoming Christmas Book Festival. Weston Smith needs a break. Burnt out from his tenure-track professorship, he decides that a holiday in little Loren Brae, Scotland, will be the perfect escape he needs to recharge his batteries. The last thing he expects is to find the woman he’s been waiting his whole life for. With the over-zealous help of a gaggle of elderly book club members, West finds himself on a real-life mission to woo the woman of his dreams. There’s more than magic at play when sparks ignite. Snowed in, with an undeniable attraction brewing, only West and Maisie can save Loren Brae from the snowstorm of the century.     AmazonKU

BEWITCHED BY THE BEAR by Jessica Coulter Smith

All Amara wants is to live a life of adventure, without being tied down. With the dark fae relentlessly pursuing her, she needs a place to hide. Her gram’s cottage seems like the perfect spot, but the old witch’s words leave Amara unsettled — What you seek is in Cutter’s Creek. Alpha bear shifter Hale is determined to safeguard those closest to him. His life takes an unexpected turn when he crosses paths with a captivating witch. Enchanted by her very presence, he’s unable to banish her from his thoughts. As destiny ties them together, not even the dark fae will destroy their newfound happiness.

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PRICE OF THORNS by Tim Susman

VS Note: LGBTQ Fantasy.

In this land where stories are as much a currency as gold or silver, secrets–the stories you don’t tell–also have their price. Nivvy the thief keeps many secrets, having left his home for the Thieves Guild, then having left the Thieves Guild–involuntarily–for a life alone. His fortune changes the day Bella, a mysterious woman in an ancient dress, hires him for a nigh-impossible theft: to steal back the kingdom she claims is her own. If Nivvy is equal to this epic task, surely he will be admitted back to proper disreputability in the Thieves Guild. But Bella has secrets of her own, and her quest is not what it appears to be. As Nivvy uncovers some of the truths behind what he’d dismissed as ancient stories and Bella’s improbable connection to those tales, he realizes that this journey is more dangerous than he could have dreamed. If he survives this adventure, merely stealing a kingdom couldn’t hold a candle to the rest of the story.    Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

DO YOUR WORST by Rosie Danan

VS Note: I saw one reviewer describe this as “lightly paranormal”.

Riley Rhodes finally has the chance to turn her family’s knack for the supernatural into a legitimate business when she’s hired to break the curse on an infamous Scottish castle. Used to working alone in her alienating occupation, she’s pleasantly surprised to meet a handsome stranger upon arrival—until he tries to get her fired. Fresh off a professional scandal, Clark Edgeware can’t allow a self-proclaimed “curse breaker” to threaten his last chance for redemption. After he fails to get Riley kicked off his survey site, he vows to avoid her. Unfortunately for him, she vows to get even. Riley expects the curse to do her dirty work by driving Clark away, but instead, they keep finding themselves in close proximity. Too close. Turns out, the only thing they do better than fight is fool around. If they’re not careful, by the end of all this, more than the castle will end up in ruins.

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BEFORE WE SAY GOODBYE: A NOVEL (BEFORE THE COFFEE GETS COLD SERIES BOOK FOUR) by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

The regulars at the magical Café Funiculi Funicula are well acquainted with its famous legend and extraordinary time-travel offer. Many patrons have reunited with old flames, made amends with estranged family and visited loved ones. But the journey is not without risks, and there are rules to follow. In the tradition of Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s sensational Before the Coffee Gets Cold Series, readers will once again be introduced to a new set of visitors: the husband with something important left to say; the woman who couldn’t bid her dog farewell; the woman who couldn’t answer a proposal; and the daughter who drove her father away. Featuring signature heartwarming characters and wistful storytelling, in the beautifully haunting Before We Say Goodbye, Kawaguchi asks: Who would you visit if you could travel through time?

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SHADOW BARON (THE BURNISHED CITY BOOK TWO) by Davinia Evans

Siyon Velo might be acknowledged as the Alchemist. He may even have stabilized the planes and stopped Bezim from ever shaking into the sea again. But that doesn’t mean he has any idea what he’s doing—and it won’t be long before everyone knows it. To make things worse, mythical creatures once confined to operas and myths are spotted around Bezim. A djinn invades Zagiri’s garden party, and whispers of a naga slither across Anahid’s Flower district card tables. Magic is waking up in the Mundane. It’s up to Siyon to figure out a way to stop it, or everything he’s worked so hard to save will come crashing down.     Amazon     AB     Apple Books     Kobo

DARK HEIR (DARK RISE BOOK TWO) by C S Pacat

A new threat from the past is rising, and only a handful of heroes remain to fight. Pursued by dark forces, Will and his allies must leave the safety of the Hall and travel to the heart of the ancient world, making new and dangerous alliances, and revealing the shocking secrets of the past. But Will is carrying a dark secret of his own—his true identity. Drawn to the beautiful and deadly James St. Clair, Will is pulled ever deeper into the web of the past, and finds himself tempted by the darkness within. As the ancient world threatens to return, can Will and his friends fight their fate? Or will the truths they learn tear their world apart?    Amazon      AB    Apple Books     Kobo

SISTER OF STARLIT SEAS (THE VIRIDIAN DEEP BOOK THREE) by Terry Brooks

Auris’s adoptive sister Char has always been the baby of the family—a position that grates on Char, especially when everyone insists on telling her exactly what to do and how to do it. But Char is certain that her headstrong, impulsive behavior, the quality her family sees as her greatest weakness, is actually her greatest strength: the willingness to instantly brave danger and leap to the rescue when anyone she loves is threatened.
Char knows she will never grow into the woman she was meant to be under her family’s loving but repressive eye, so a month before she turns fifteen, she runs away and joins a Human pirate crew in the warm southerly regions of her world. Then, three years into her pirate career, her captain—the man she is convinced she loves—is captured by the leaders of the slave trade he has been fighting. When Char leaps in to rescue him, she finds herself thrust into an adventure that will uncover secrets she never suspected about herself, one that will maybe, finally, teach her to look before she leaps.

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THE STAR AND THE STRANGE MOON by Constance Sayers

A vanished star. A haunted film. A mystery only love can unravel…1968: Gemma Turner once dreamed of stardom. Now the actress is on the cusp of obscurity. When she’s offered the lead in a radical new horror film, Gemma believes her luck has changed—but her dream is about to turn into a nightmare. One night, between the shadows of an alleyway, Gemma disappears on set and is never seen again. Yet, Gemma is alive. She’s been pulled into the film. And the script—and the monsters within it—are coming to life. Gemma must play her role perfectly if she hopes to survive.  2007: Gemma Turner’s disappearance is one of Hollywood’s greatest mysteries—one that’s captivated film student Christopher Kent ever since he saw L’Étrange Lune for the first time. The screenings only happen once a decade and each time there is new, impossible footage of Gemma that shouldn’t exist. Curiosity drives Christopher to unravel the truth. But answers to the film’s mystery may leave him trapped by it forever.

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JOHNSON JONES’ DIARY: MY SO-CALLED MYSTICAL MIDLIFE BOOK FIVE by Robyn Peterman

VS Note: A re-release.

Dear Diary, Tomorrow is the big day! Life is thrilling! All of my dreams are coming true… except the one where I ride off into the sunset with Prince Charming on a snowy white steed and inherit an adorable brownstone on the Upper East Side with a doorman named Jeeves. Well, one can’t have everything, can they? Fingers are crossed—all of them—that my first big fashion show goes off without a hitch. Never in my wildest wizard dreams did I imagine that my designs would be headlining New York Fashion Week. As long as the models show up and my darling undead assistant, Helen, doesn’t cry happy tears of blood all over the frocks, I’m confident my caftans will be a huge success. Who knew shapeless bodywear could be the next big thing? Me, that’s who! And I’m manifesting my dreams into reality. Anyhoo, wish me luck, Dear Diary, and thanks as always for lending an ear… or a page, to be more accurate. xoxo Johnson Jones

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BURIED SECRETS by Sheri Lewis Wohl

Tuesday Johnson spent her career helping the Spokane, WA, community as a probation officer and a search and rescue K9 handler. After suffering a career-ending gunshot wound, all she wants is to heal and spend quiet time with her mother during her last days of battling cancer. Instead, visions of murder disrupt her hopes for peace, and family secrets shake up everything she thought she knew. After twenty-five years of searching, private Detective Addie Caine has all but given up hope of finding her brother alive. When the last known sighting brings her to Spokane and a routine search uncovers a decades-old burial ground, the hunt for her brother means pursuing a serial killer. Tuesday and Addie, along with Tuesday’s dog, Tripper, struggle to solve a twenty-five-year-old mystery while searching for love and redemption along the way.   Amazon

THE TEMPLE OF FORTUNA (WOLF DEN TRILOGY BOOK THREE) by Elodie Harper

Amara’s journey has taken her far; from enslavement in Pompeii’s wolf den brothel to her new life as a high-powered courtesan in Rome, but her story is not over yet. While Amara plays for power in Rome’s imperial palace, those dearest to her remain in Pompeii. But it is 79 CE, and mighty Mount Vesuvius is about to make itself known.

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IN THE PINES by Mariah Stillbrook

Two witches, two secrets, and a curse that could tear a family apart. Olivia and Ellie have lived their lives knowing a dark entity is stalking their family, determined to kill them all. After the death of Olivia’s son, she abandons her magic and her family, leaving Ellie in a nightmare of heartbreak, her marriage crumbling and her sister gone. Determined to save their mother Arianna from a spell that left her comatose, the two sisters must come together to unravel the riddle of the curse that has haunted their family for generations. But as they delve into the past, the truth they uncover is more twisted and treacherous than they ever could have imagined. Will they be able to break the curse, or will it consume them all?

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THE CRIMSON FORTRESS (THE IVORY KEY DUOLOGY BOOK TWO) by Akshaya Raman

The search for the Ivory Key has brought royal siblings Vira, Ronak, Kaleb, and Riya closer than they have been in years as they try to restore magic and stability to Ashoka. But despite finally getting their hands on the long-lost key, uncovering its cipher has proved more complicated and dangerous than they ever expected. Their missions force them to split up and disperse them across Ashoka and beyond. When a rash decision by the council strips Vira of her power, her journey to reclaim her throne takes on new meaning. Kaleb travels to the neighboring country of Lyria to uncover its emperor’s motives and meets a prince seeking answers of his own. Ronak’s efforts to escape his arranged marriage and exonerate his brother lead to a series of risky deals that only bring him closer to what he’s running from. And Riya’s newfound power has turned unpredictable, but her search for answers only raises more questions. When their attempts at decoding the key release an ancient power, the siblings must align to face the past and save their future once and for all. In a quest that culminates in a deadly labyrinth, there’s only one way they will succeed: together.

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LIVING FOR YOU (A WILD FOR YOU NOVEL BOOK FOUR) by Jenny Frame

Eternity is a long time, but for Serenity Debrek, immortality has been one long party. As little sister to Byron Debrek, the leader of the Debrek vampire clan, Serenity has never wanted for anything. If only she could be useful to her sister and be taken seriously, especially as she accidentally endangered the clan during their last encounter with the dark witch Anka. Bhal has lived all eternity serving the Debreks. She has only one rule to avoid inevitable tragedy: never fall in love again. But Serenity haunts her dreams. Bhal shouldn’t love, and Serenity hates her it seems. When Serenity falls into a path of self-destruction, only Bhal can save her and show her she has everything to live for. But in the end game of good versus evil, will they be able to find reasons to live, and love?   Amazon

THE VANISH TIDE (KITAINE NERIS BOOK TWO) by A J Locke

Kitaine Neris is a Vanish Witch who fell victim to her own magic. Fortunately, her disappearing act didn’t stick. After escaping Elsewhere, a chaotic pocket world full of violent criminals, Kit and Marrik return to their lives and try to heal their fractured relationship. But they have to contend with Marrik’s witch-hating family, who want Kit out of his life. And after her failed attempt to Vanish a high ranking, corrupt witch, Kit is in the crosshairs of the powerful High Coven. To keep her safe, Kit and her tale of Elsewhere are thrust into the spotlight. Kit’s heightened visibility makes the High Coven hesitant to retaliate, but stirs up anti-witch groups especially because, thanks to Kit, witches can now become stronger. Not only that, a disruption caused by a magical surge will bring a disaster down on Kit’s city. With her stronger Vanish magic, Kit is the only one who can stop it. But saving her city will be easier said than done when the anti-witch groups zero in on Kit. And when they unleash a devastating strike, no matter how strong Kit’s magic is, it might not be enough to stop her from losing everything.   AmazonKU

THE SAGA OF ILKAY AND COLLECTED STORIES by Natalie Wright

In Season of the Dragon, readers meet the reluctant hero, Quen, and a cast of memorable characters, gods, and creatures great and small. The Saga of Ilkay and Collected Stories is a “replica” of Quen’s favorite storybook which was destroyed by dragon fire. Containing new illustrations, detail maps, and two new short stories, fans of the Dragos Primeri series can extend their adventures in the world of Season of the Dragon.     Amazon

WHITE WITCHMAS (WICKED WITCHES OF THE MIDWEST BOOK 23) by Amanda M Lee

Chestnuts are roasting. Jingle bells are rocking. The halls are about to be decked. In other words, Christmas is about to hit Hemlock Cove. Hard. There’s just one little problem…or maybe two. Okay, there are three big problems plaguing Bay Winchester before she can enjoy the holidays. The first is that the warden who lost his job thanks to a prison break weeks before is determined to stalk Bay until she magically fixes his life. He keeps showing up in the oddest of places and making the sort of demands she can’t fulfill. The second involves Aunt Tillie, who has decided to gift her nemesis Margaret Little a special spell rather than a lump of coal this holiday season. It involves her Christmas decorations taking on a life—and voice—of their own. The spell, however, isn’t nearly as contained as it was supposed to be. When a body shows up at the local private school, that means it’s one problem too many for Bay. And she doesn’t know which problem to solve first. The headmistress of the school was involved in a convoluted affair with father of one of her students. The list of suspects who wanted her dead was long and sundry, however. All Bay wants is to surprise her husband with a dog for Christmas and to eat her weight in cookies. She has to save the day first, though. Murder, mayhem, and mistletoe are on the menu.     AmazonKU

KING OF DEATH: MM FAE ROMANCE (FOLK BOOK THREE) by Lily Mayne

Everything should be fine. The Brid is dead. I’m the new seelie king. And Lonan is with me, safe from the unseelie queen—his mother—and terrible brothers. But it’s not fine. Nothing is fine. I can’t seem to let go of my old life, even as this new one—and my new responsibilities—overwhelm me. Something is wrong with Lonan—he’s closing himself off even more, he’s quiet and distant, and every day the rift between us seems to get bigger, no matter what I do. I know he wants to go and take his crown. I know he doesn’t feel right here, in this place that’s too hot and too crowded and too different from his home. But I can’t bring myself to let him go. I’ve already lost everything once. I can’t stand the thought of losing him. But something is happening to me, and I don’t know how to stop it. I can feel myself changing. Becoming something uglier, darker, further and further from who I once was. Lonan is the only thing stopping me from getting swallowed up completely by whatever now possesses me, but my desperation to keep him close just seems to be driving him further away. And that scares me more than anything.     AmazonKU

BEHOLD HER (MONSTERS OF MOONVALE BOOK ONE) by Emily Antoinette

VS Note: Listed in erotica.

A woman who dreams of more…I’m having a hard time. And no, that’s sadly not an innuendo. Depression is slipping back into my life like a toxic ex, and I know I need to do something before it consumes me. So when I run into the man of my dreams on my first attempt to get out of the house, it feels like fate. But he turns out to be a nightmare, following me home and lurking outside my apartment. To make matters worse, after that terrifying encounter, I can’t stop dreaming about him. Night after night, he visits me in increasingly depraved dreams. They should be nightmares. So then why do I go to sleep each night desperate for more? A monster fighting his desires…Moving to Moonvale was a fresh start. A chance to leave behind the drama and heartbreak my demonic heritage has brought me. But thanks to awful timing, I’ve already screwed things up. The beautiful, intriguing woman who felt like the key to living again thinks I’m stalking her. All I can do is stay away and try not to terrify her more. Easier said than done, when dreams of her consume me. They call out to the literal inner demons that I’ve tried so hard to shut away. But how can I let the monster inside me out without becoming monstrous?     AmazonKU

SINGLE ORC DAD NEXT DOOR by Zora Black

Battling monsters on the soccer field is my specialty. So I thought nannying a six-year-old orc would be child’s play. Boy was I wrong. The stern single dad, Drek, is all business while I’m all fun and games. He disapproves of my playful methods, yet the attraction between us is undeniable. I can’t help ogling his bulging muscles when I should be minding his daughter. Despite the sizzling chemistry, things between us run hot and cold. I’m fire, he’s ice. I’m sunny, he’s grumpy. It can’t work, right? But when a glamorous PTA mom sets her sights on my hunky orc, I’m ready to fight. I’m going to score a goal with this tough orc dad. I’m not leaving without the win.     AmazonKU

A WORLD WITHOUT YOU by Caitlin Moss

VS Note: Put this on my TBR list. I love these time loop stories.

Five years ago, Olivia Baker was snowed in and stranded in a small town, unable to make it back to the city for Christmas. Five days later, she broke up with her corporate boyfriend in Seattle and made the rash decision to stay in the small town, promising to save the local paper and fall in love with the rugged country boy who knew how to sling an ax and make her weak in the knees. Now, five years later, she’s miserable signing divorce papers and wanting back the life she had before that Christmas. But when she goes to sleep at night, a new world wakes up, and she gets to learn what would happen if she lived in a world with the man whose heart she broke five years ago on Christmas Eve.
Armed with her beloved camera, her childhood friend, Bennett Holland, and glimpses of what could have been, Olivia has to wade through the Christmas season as she rediscovers herself and rectifies a love she’s been missing for years. But as it starts to fall apart in the parallel universe, Olivia has to realize if they were never meant to be or simply meant for a second chance in a different world.     AmazonKU

DRAGONSEER: MMM PARANORMAL ROMANCE (DRAGONKIN BOOK TWO) by S Rodman

Two lovers, our dragons, eggs on the way, and one cottage.It’s everything I need to be happy. But my partners were meant for greater things, I can feel it in my bones. Kirby is radiance and light. His presence is too big for a Welsh valley in the middle of nowhere. Cai is doing so well, but he is clearly a shattered man. They both need more and I need to give it to them. The world needs them too. It would be selfish of me to keep Cai and Kirby to myself. If only I knew how to get us out of this situation. Then, the night Ri lays his eggs, everything changes. I’m having visions. I know things I shouldn’t. I’m guided to a miracle for Cai. And when an injured tylwyth falls into my lap, I know just what to do. The world is changing, but with Kirby and Cai by my side, nothing, absolutely nothing is going to keep me down.     AmazonKU

SINS OF OMISSION: HISTORICAL TIME TRAVEL NOVEL (WONDERLAND BOOK THREE) by Irena Shapiro

Freshly settled in France to protect their growing family, Neve and Hugo yearn for a life free from the dangers they faced in London. However, fate has other plans in store…
When Hugo receives a mysterious summons, he is thrust into the world of espionage and court politics, where treachery and betrayal lurk around every corner. He tries to keep his family away from this dangerous life, but worrying rumours still leak out, and at times it seems a struggle for Neve to continually trust in her husband’s love for her. But when Hugo is shot and desperately wounded, Neve’s quick thinking is their lifeline. But just when they think they’ve overcome the worst, a sinister figure from their past resurfaces, bent on revenge. Has Neve saved Hugo’s life only to lose him now? Kidnapped and taken deep into the catacombs below Paris, can their love endure the ultimate test of trust and resilience? Will they emerge from this harrowing ordeal with their family and love intact?     AmazonKU

THE QUEEN’S GAMBIT (WONDERLAND BOOK FOUR) by Irina Shapiro

Returning to the sanctuary of Everly Manor after years of exile, Neve and Hugo wish for nothing more than safety and tranquillity. When Neve gives birth to twins, it brings new joy and hope for their family. Contemplating the hidden timeslip passageway at Everly that has shaped their lives, Neve is astonished when a man she recognises from the 21st century stumbles through the magical gateway. But Simon’s arrival sparks a terrible fear, because according to history, Hugo will be dead within the year…And then soldiers arrive, to arrest and imprison Hugo for treason. Her world thrown into chaos once again, can Neve summon every ounce of courage and resilience to save her husband, or will she be engulfed by the seemingly insurmountable challenges in her path?     AmazonKU

THE HARVEST BRIDE (THE DEAD LANDS) by Kati Wilde

VS Note: Re-release.

After losing everything to a curse that struck the kingdom of Galoth, Sarya just wants the world to leave her alone. Yet when a demon begins hunting the people in the forest near her village, staying hidden isn’t an option. Neither is avoiding the warrior who helped saved all of Galoth. Bannin the Blowhard has never said a serious word in his life…and yet the warrior claims that he intends to marry Sarya. Now she’s about to discover how serious Bannin can be when her happiness is at stake—and how completely devoted to her pleasure…Please note: Although this novella’s plot and romance can stand alone, the story follows the events of The Midsummer Bride and the hero was introduced in that novel. This novella was originally written for an audiobook podcast audience in an abridged format. This ebook edition includes expanded chapters, including scenes from the hero’s point-of-view, an epilogue, and a map.     AmazonKU

MATCHED TO HIS WOLVES (THE DATES OF OUR LIVES BOOK 14) by Lorelai M Hart and Colbie Dunbar

Sometimes the mate you’ve been looking for is only an app away… times two. Human alpha, Troy, is lonely. Sure he has a decent job and a few close friends, but it’s not enough. He sees the life his cousin has, complete with a husband, and can’t help but want the same. When he learns his cousin met the love of his life with the help of a phone app, he signs up. Maybe it will work for him too. Omega wolf shifter Channon is finishing up his last year at college and needs a thesis topic and quickly. When he overhears some students talking about the hot new dating app, he gets an idea. What if he writes his paper on the effectiveness of different dating app onboarding questions? Maybe if he’s lucky he can even squeeze an A out of it? It’s not like he will date any of them… that is until he does. Alpha wolf shifter Zeeve has been using Love and Hate for months with no luck. It’s not that he’s picky. The app just doesn’t have anyone in his town. He decides to widen the location search and suddenly finds himself liking not one, but two men from the same small town about an hour or two away. What could it hurt to drive there for a couple of dates? Maybe one of them is his mate. Spoiler alert: They both are.   AmazonKU

CROSS STITCH (TIME TRAVELER BOOK TWO) by Amanda James

Present day – It should be the happiest day of Sarah Yates’s life. She’s walking down the aisle, about to say ‘I do’ to a future with her true love, John. But she blinks and opens her eyes to 1939. Because Sarah and John were never going to be an ordinary couple. They’re time travellers, and Sarah is a Stitch — she’s tasked with sewing up holes in time throughout history to save endless innocent lives. And today of all days, she’s been unexpectedly thrown into the past. There she meets Veronica, a woman also destined to become a Stitch. But unlike Sarah, she’s less than pleased about it. It’s clear that their destinies are intertwined. But how? Sarah’s been sent to the past with no clear mission. And if she can’t work out why she’s been sent back in time, she’ll never get back to her happy ending. The past and present are beginning to collide. But can Sarah fight for a future with the love of her life, or will time tear them apart . . . for good?   AmazonKU

THIS IS MEDIUM (A LOST SOULS LANE MYSTERY BOOK NINE) by Erin Huss

My name is Zoe Lane, and I see dead people. Catching killers and solving murders for those who have passed away is sort of my thing. Is it fun? No. Have I almost died? Multiple times. I’m not sure why I’ve been predestined to be a medium to the traumatically deceased but I have. I’m used to it by now. At least, I thought I was. Until this afternoon. A new spirit appeared to me, and this one is different. This one is personal. This one is Mike. My boyfriend. Well, I mean, technically we’re on a relationship pause, but we don’t need to get into that right now. Mike isn’t totally dead, but he’s not totally alive either. He’s been attacked, but no one has located him yet. We have to find him before his attacker realizes the job’s not finished yet. It’s a race against time. A race I will win—or die trying.     AmazonKU

CHRISTMAS VILLAGE: JULIA by Frankie Robertson

VS Note: From OCT 23.

Julia feels compelled to renovate the 200-year-old Scottish mansion where she encounters Peter, a ghost haunted by his past. As their connection deepens, Julia is transported to the year 1845, where she becomes entangled in Peter’s life and the Christmas preparations in the charming village of Oak Hill. Together, they navigate the delicate balance between the past and the present, fighting to prevent an inevitable tragedy that threatens their newfound love. With each passing moment, Julia’s determination grows to rewrite the course of history. Can love truly defy time, or will they be forever caught in the grip of fate’s unyielding embrace?      AmazonKU

A CURSE OF SCALES AND FLAME: A MAGIC AND MARVELS NOVEL by Max Walker

COOPER’S PASSION: SCANGUARDS HYBRIDS #5 (SCANGUARDS VAMPIRES BOOK 17) by Tina Folsom

MONSTER’S PROPERTY (PROTHEKAN MONSTER PETS) by Anne Hale and Celeste King

CHOSEN  (BLACK ARROWHEAD SERIES BOOK THREE) by Dannika Dark

SCALES AND STONE (D’VAIRE, BOOK 40) by Jessamyn Kingley

Decades after leaving behind a king who attempted to sell him for wizard experimentation, Lex D’Vairedraconis lives in a place filled with loved ones. At Court D’Vaire, the dragon shifter has access to everything. He wants for nothing. But his lack of purpose frustrates him. Surrounded by successful people, Lex can’t figure out how to channel his energy. And he dearly wants to know why Fate hasn’t paired him with anyone. Rutledge Blackstone is alone. As a gargoyle, he shouldn’t live among humans, but he fears the many enemies hunting his kind. To survive, gargoyles must separate. His parents, and even his twin brother, have left him in a house slowly crumbling around his ears. To comfort himself, he records every happy moment in a notebook, and waits for the day to add more memories to his treasure trove. But the gargoyles aren’t being tracked by foes alone. The new gargoyle rulers and their allies want to aid people like Rutledge. To his shock, the Council of Sorcery and Shifters wants him to join, and he soon lands an invitation to the renowned sanctuary at Court D’Vaire. Before he can decide whether to accept, he meets Lex. Their attraction is instant, but Rutledge is anything but intrepid. To build a life together, they must learn to love unconditionally and find their true purpose in life.     AmazonKU

MIDNIGHT MAGIC (ROMANCE COLLECTIONS LTD ED BOOK FOUR) by Various

THERE’S A NEW WITCH IN TOWN CHRISTMAS EDITION (THE WITCHES OF HOLIDAY HILLS COZY MYSTERY SERIES BOOK ONE) by Carolyn Ridder Aspenson

Welcome to Holiday Hills, where the festive season is wrapped in magic and mystery, and my first Christmas as a witch is as enchanting as it is haunting without my mother’s presence. I’m Abby Odell, a cozy mystery ghost writer, and while I’m decking the halls with boughs of holly, I’m also burying my mother, and discovering my own bewitching talents. A triple play of spectacular sorts if you will. As the snowflakes dance and the scent of peppermint and mocha fills the air, Holiday Hills transforms into a winter wonderland full of quirky and magical characters, characters I thought only existed in fiction. From mystical shapeshifters to the ever-curious folks next door, everyone brings their own brand of holiday spirit to the Enchanted, the local bookstore and coffee shop where I’ve made my home for my writing and my witchcraft. This yuletide, the festive joy is tinged with a twist of fate, a murderous twist where not only have two family members I didn’t know existed are killed, but I’m targeted by the murderer as well…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)     AmazonKU

THE TOYMAKER’S SON: A DARK GAY FANTASY by Ariana Nash

After the suspicious death of Jacapo, the well-loved toymaker, criminal investigator Valentine Anzio returns to his hometown of Minerva to help solve the suspected murder. He’d hoped never to go back. Perhaps things have changed and the nightmares won’t plague him. Perhaps Devere, the toymaker’s son, won’t remember what Valentine did all those years ago, and perhaps Valentine will keep the pieces of his fractured mind intact…But it soon becomes clear, little has changed in Minerva. The powerful lord who’s paying Valentine desires more than the truth, and the toymaker’s son isn’t as guilty as the whole town appears to believe. If truth and justice are to prevail, Valentine must discover who killed Jacapo the toymaker, or the lonely, brilliant, and enchanting Devere, will hang.     AmazonKU

WITCH IN THE MIDDLE (CRYSTAL BEACH MAGIC MYSTERY SERIES BOOK SEVEN) by Karen McSpade

In the bewitching town of Crystal Beach, life is anything but ordinary, and for psychic witch Sidney Grace, the mystery and family drama is just beginning. For starters, her ghostly grandfather pushes her to uncover the secrets hidden within an ancient guest house. He believes it holds a dangerous magical item, and Sidney’s determined to get to the bottom of it. What’s even more disturbing, the sleepy development of Mystic Dunes suddenly finds itself buzzing with new residents. How did they all move in overnight, and what secrets do they bring with them? If her to-do list wasn’t long enough already, Sidney has fallen behind in planning her grandmother’s surprise 80th birthday party. With time ticking away, she must conjure up a celebration that will leave her beloved Grams spellbound. Can Sidney juggle her family’s drama, unveil the secrets of the Rose Garden, and pull off the party of the century?     AmazonKU

THE LAST DRAIG (ROGUE X ARA BOOK TWO) by JD Linton

Rogue and Ara have fought tooth and nail for each other and their people, defying even death in their pursuit of peace and love.But when their bond was finally solidified, another chain was broken, and Rogue’s hidden magic was released—a shock that no one, not even Rogue himself, saw coming. Now, with broken curses, a powerful mate bond, and two lines of ancient magic, Rogue and Ara must tread carefully through uncharted territory to find the one thing that could turn the tides in their favor: an impossibly lost object, one that’s been forgotten to time but needed now more than ever—and they must do so before Adonis’ armies rise again, the ever-present threat on the horizon.   AmazonKU

LOST WOLF (REJECTED MATES OF THE SHELTER BOOK TWO) by Kelsey Soliz

I don’t know how to leave. I don’t know how to walk out of their lives, knowing that this is all I’ll ever have from them. Once upon a time, I was whole. I thought I had time to get my life in order before I found my mates, but they found me first. My first heat is everything it could have been, except for afterwards? It turns out the pack that is fated to be mine have already taken a mate, and they want nothing to do with me once they’ve had me. Once I realize that I have no hope of mating into the pack meant to be mine, there’s only one place that will accept me. I spend time at the shelter learning all about the men I could never hope to attract, and when I bring their little girl into the world, she’s enough for me to forgive them for destroying me. When they come crawling back, can I believe anything they say? Or have I been lost too long? This is part one of a duology.     AmazonKU

SAINT AND THE QUEEN by Desiree

Eve Noelle has been tortured by her mother’s careless dreams and delusions her entire childhood that her absent father is actually Santa Claus. The real Santa Claus. She despises Christmas, the music, the children, and anything to do with the holiday but then one day.. Of course, what she doesn’t expect is her mother’s insanity turning into her actual reality when an real live elf shows up at her office just before the holidays. Keenan Hayes is your typical random man from Atlanta working a regular job delivering packages. He pays his bills, smokes in his down time and enjoys what Atlanta, his home city has to offer. Yet, one day when he returns from a shift, he finds a man dressed in a red suit, declaring himself to be Santa Claus…tells Keenan that he is to take his place and save Christmas. Not only by becoming the next Saint as they are called, but to marry his daughter, Eve Noelle who has no idea he exists.     AmazonKU

STARDUST: HOME OF THE GIFTED by R E Bond

VS note: Listed in erotica.

I’d spent my entire life trying to act like my powers didn’t exist. Society claimed we were an abomination, outcasts, and rejects. They only wanted us when they needed saving from supernatural beasts. With my powers going haywire I had to move to the one place I’d been avoiding. My new home among the gifted came with unwanted roomies too. Everyone’s powers were different, and we all had to learn to work together like fate had planned. The guys didn’t want me there, making me feel as unwelcome as possible. I couldn’t believe I was stuck in a house with five guys who hated me. Well, one wanted me naked and another was sweet, but the other three? I was going to have to learn to use my powers fast to prove my place in this town. Welcome to Stardust: Home of the Gifted. *This is a 182k word paranormal/ urban fantasy reverse harem standalone. It contains supernatural themes and adult content, including MM.     AmazonKU

DRAGON SHIFTER CHRISTMAS by Zoe Chant

Two dragon shifter romances – your perfect sweet and spicy treat this Christmas!Have you been nice…He’s the Christmas dragon. And she hates Christmas. Jasper has five days to win his mate’s heart – or he will lose his inner dragon forever. But can he convince grinchy Abigail that true love is real, when for her, Christmas is the most un-magical time of the year? A Mate for the Christmas Dragon is a reverse grumpy-sunshine holiday romance full of festive fun, loving families, and shifter hijinks. …or naughty? He’s her worst enemy. And her fated mate. It’s time to get her claws out. True love’s first kiss has never been so aggravating. Arrogant dragon shifter Mordecai cost Peony everything. And now she’s meant to fall in love with him? Nuh uh. Even if he is the most handsome man she’s ever met, and his cold exterior is hiding a sweetness she never expected…Fur flies in Her Purr-fect Christmas Mate, an enemies-to-lovers paranormal romance featuring a dragon shifter hero with a secret, and a cat shifter heroine with a grudge.     AmazonKU

BRAZEN INDULGENCES (UNTRACEABLE SUCCUBUS BOOK FIVE) by Erin R Flynn

Nothing makes people more vulnerable than having to open up. And for someone like Jasmine Stewart who has so much hidden, it’s terrifying to have people know her secrets. Especially when people generally don’t react well to learning them. But life goes on, and when you have people who truly love you, they won’t let the darkness eat you and help you get back on your feet. She has to rely on their strength now to keep things going given how many threats the demons face. This isn’t the first time she’s overcome the odds and shown people she isn’t someone to mess with… And it won’t be the last. We all wish it was, but no one could be so foolish to think that. Maybe this time it won’t be so bad to take on too much because she won’t be lonely doing it. She was never alone in the battles to help demons, but that’s not the same as feeling as if you’re all on your own. And she’s not anymore. Untraceable Succubus is a crime series where the sex is hot and often, and the main character kicks some serious ass on the road to finding out if she can have real love in her life even if it comes from multiple men. *This book is part of a series and cannot be read as a standalone.     AmazonKU

WHITE HORSE BLACK NIGHTS (THE GODKISSED BRIDE BOOK ONE) by Evie Marceau

Locked away for ten years, Sabine Darrow’s only friends are animals she communicates with using magic. Now, sold as a bride to a villainous high lord, her greatest fear is trading one prison for another. But a potential escape lies in the form of her gruff yet achingly handsome guard, whose loyalty she is determined to break. A huntsman with heightened senses, Basten “Wolf” Bowborn has more important things to do than transport his master’s new bride. With ancient creatures reawakening along the kingdom’s border wall, he is torn between his duty and his desire to investigate—until a forbidden attraction becomes an unyielding obsession. Welcome to Astagnon—a kingdom of cruel games and corrupted courts, where the only thing more dangerous than the secrets slumbering underground is falling for the one person you can’t have.   AmazonKU

THE STONE SECRET (GARGOYLES OF STONEHAVEN BOOK TWO) by Debbie Cassidy

The secrets of Stonehaven won’t stay buried for long. I’ve barely had time to wrap my head around the revelations doled out by my gargoyle sire when a knock at my dorm door brings a blast from the not-so-distant past back into my life. I thought I’d left Levi behind. I was wrong. He’s here for me, and things are about to get complicated. But convincing Levi that I’ve moved on without revealing that Serath is my fated mate isn’t the only challenge I’m facing. With the elite trials mere weeks away, I need to make sure that I’m physically and mentally prepared, and that involves training directly with Serath—the object of my forbidden desire. Focusing won’t be easy, but I’ll need to find a way, because failure is not an option. Failure, means death.     AmazonKU

THE FIRST DRAGON BRIDE (THE DRAGON OVERLORDS BOOK ONE) by Riley Storm

I wasn’t supposed to fall in love with the enemy who killed my family. We were at war. The dragons claimed we kidnapped their heir, and they wanted him back. They were winning. Our tanks and guns didn’t stand a chance. Now they’re willing to agree to a truce, but only if we provide them with mates. My company says I’ve been given the ‘honor’ of being a dragon’s conquest, but in reality, the b*stards want to silence me for what I know. I should be using my newfound position to learn everything I can about the scaly jerks, including which one of them burned down my hometown, but there’s just one problem: The broad-shouldered, bicep-bulging, blue-eyed, no-nonsense, grumpy-gruff, smoke-show of a dragon… wants nothing to do with me either. So now I’ve been rejected by two species, I’m stuck in the dragon kingdom, and my only hope to save the shaky cease-fire between us, is to somehow seduce a dragon. And it’s only Monday.   AmazonKU

HOSTAGE WOLF BRIDE (SILVER WOLVES BLACK OPS BOOK THREE) by Ruby Knoxx

My black ops ex tied me up and took me hostage, claiming it’s for my own good.
He rescued me when I was battered, bruised, and chained to a wall. Now the wolf inside of him thinks it owns me. Meanwhile I’m desperate to break free. Because if I stay here, I’m afraid that my body will give itself to him…again. We used to be together, until he betrayed me. He says he was just protecting me. But I’m sick of being overpowered by him, of being controlled. He ties my hands, but soon his firm fingers are everywhere. He chains me to the bed, but his gentle grip distracts me from my captivity. He’s used to people obeying him, and it frustrates him that I don’t. I don’t want to be a helpless damsel. I don’t need his protection. But while I tell myself that I don’t want his love, the tension builds up inside of me. And as the sheets turn to shreds, and he’s still keeping me locked up, I wonder…Should I finally give in and let him control me?     AmazonKU

MIDNIGHT CLAIM (WOLVES OF MIDNIGHT BOOK TWO) by Becky Moynihan

Falling for him was my biggest mistake . . .Marrying Kolton Rivers was supposed to be a business arrangement, nothing more. But the lines of our deal quickly blur, and I fall hard. Problem is, he won’t let himself fall in love with me. Even worse, he might be my soulmate. When I leave to nurse my broken heart, the last thing on my mind is the Blackstone Coven. Unfortunately, they choose that moment to kidnap me. Their goal? To exorcise my wolf from my body. As the witches try their best to break me, I know one thing for certain. I can’t expect Kolton to save me this time. The only one I can rely on is myself.     AmazonKU

THE ALPHA’S BABY GIRL (STARLIGHT VALLEY ALPHAS BOOK TWO) by Alexa Griffin

I’m forced to marry the Alpha. The next thing I know I’m pregnant with his baby girl…According to some outdated pack tradition I have to marry my brother’s best friend.
He’s the ruling Alpha of his pack and this small town, and a lot older than me. I try to fight it, but my determination is wearing thin…and my belly is growing fast. I thought arranged marriages were archaic but here I am, living in the Alpha’s house. I want to deny it, but liquid tension is starting to build deep inside of me. When it finally demands release, the Alpha and I strike a business deal: We will be friends with benefits. He can take my innocence, but we’re not mates. But soon the benefits become overwhelming, and the sheets turn to flame. I didn’t know it could be like this, and I’m getting confused. When an Alpha tells you that he wants you, does he mean forever? When an Alpha says that he’ll protect his baby girl no matter what, is it true? Can the Alpha be the baby daddy that I need?      AmazonKU

NEW NEBRASKA LESSONS by Cara B King

She’s the only human on campus. Four paranormal guys all want a taste. But now a killer might beat them to it. When Cecilia moves to New Nebraska, she must brush shoulders with the dangerous paranormals forcibly relocated there. Taking a job at the college she attends to support her ailing mother, she figures keeping her head down will be easy. Instead, her unusual ordinariness turns heads all around town. Her professor, Aaron, hides both a shy sweetheart and a colossal grizzly beneath his hulking exterior. Despite their student – teacher relationship, neither he nor his territorial beast can stay away or let her go. Jaxon carries the weight of his wolf pack on his large, footballer shoulders. Pressure from his father to step up as alpha makes each day a chore, until delicate, kind Cecilia brings light into his life. Xander’s obsession with the new human’s blood soon transforms into a yearning to cherish and protect her that shatters his playboy instincts. But how can this hotshot vampire convince her his feelings are real for the first time in his very long life? Osric doesn’t give a f*ck about the ordinary human girl or the infatuation she’s stirred within his best friend, Aaron. As a Fae prince, he has far more important things to worry about, like the human-hunting serial killer stirring up old but unresolved tensions between humans and paranormals. But what happens when he starts to see a special spark in Cecilia and comes to dread the killer will spot it, too?   AmazonKU

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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’.

NOTE: I’m doing my best to avoid listing anything generated from use of AI but it’s sometimes tricky to detect from the resources I have available. As far as covers go, I list the Amazon cover. I won’t feature a cover in my weekly promo for this post if I believe or suspect it was done with AI.

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). 

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TINZEL: HOLIDATE WITH AN ALIEN by Ella Maven

The snow rages outside, but this alien is giving off nothing but heat…Belle – I might be a prisoner on an alien planet, but I’ve made the best of it. I have furry friends, a fortress to clean, and food. But when my captors leave us with only a few guards during a snowstorm, strange figures breach our walls. In my terror, I wonder which is worse—the evil I know, or the evil I don’t know? Tinzel – The human is beautiful, fierce, and spitting mad. I have to gain her trust or I’m never getting home. But a few enemies are still running loose, and they’d like nothing more than to ruin my life by hurting Belle. I’ve never given up a fight, and I’ll win this battle… and make Belle mine.     AmazonKU

OZAIS: HOLIDATE WITH AN ALIEN by Alana Khan

Selene – Jobless and desperate, I take a demon alien’s offer to play matchmaker. I only have to spend one month helping Ozias find a mate of his own species, and then I can walk away with enough money to start over. But the moment we touch down on his planet, he transforms from an aloof attorney to a dominant male who knows exactly what he wants—me. Ozias – I’ve never stepped foot on my home planet, so I wasn’t prepared for the Shift to overtake me. My body chemistry changes and suddenly I no longer want an Infernian mate. There’s only one female who ignites my flames. It’s the little human, and by the stars above, I will have her.     AmazonKU

SKRUJ: HOLIDATE WITH AN ALIEN by Honey Phillips

Life on the alien planet of Londria is difficult for humans, but Bobbi is determined to make the holiday season a special time for her fragile little brother, Tim. Desperate for funds, she’s even willing to take a job working for the coldest, meanest, most hard-hearted alien in the entire city. Skruj is only interested in accumulating more wealth. He has absolutely no taste for social events—until they stand between him and a new source of income. Since his attendance requires a companion, he reluctantly decides to hire one. Unfortunately, the only female willing to agree to his meager terms is a pathetic—but unexpectedly alluring—human. Three events. Three nights. How hard could it be? As the snow begins to fall, neither one of them is prepared for an unexpected attraction and a dose of holiday magic!     AmazonKU

RIXEN: HOLIDATE WITH AN ALIEN by Ella Blake

I’m visiting my daughter and her Stryxian mate for the holidays, but a certain gorgeous merchant has thoroughly captured my attention. I thought I was well past these fluttery feelings, but Rixen ties my tongue in knots and makes my heart pound. He keeps to himself, but when we team up to prepare the settlement for the upcoming festival, I know the sparks fly in both directions. But how do I get a grumpy alien to admit his feelings for me? Rubi is lovely in every way, but the feisty human female isn’t planning on staying on Stryxia. Her home is on Earth. I’ve no interest in a brief romance. I want Rubi as my mate, permanently, but that isn’t on her agenda. Still, I agree to work with her on the upcoming human-Stryxian festivities. When one of my transports, carrying supplies to my settlement, is disabled out on the Sanrous plains, I head out to repair it. In a moment of weakness, I invite Rubi along for the ride. It shouldn’t take more than a day, after all. But the problems with the transport ship are a little more complicated than they appear. It seems Rubi and I are in for a bumpy—and very surprising—ride.   AmazonKU

YOOL: HOLIDATE WITH AN ALIEN by Tana Stone

I’m bringing a rough-around-the-edges, alien smuggler as my plus-one to a holiday party on the Valox rebel base. But can I convince them that he’s my boyfriend before sharing my small room drives us both mad? Let the fa-la-la-fun begin! This might not be so hard if I was the kind of girl who dated bad boys. I’m not. I’m a fighter pilot for the Valox resistance who can hold her own against any tough guy. It doesn’t hurt that I spent my childhood being carted around the galaxy and learning tricks from my card-shark father. Which is why when the silver-skinned alien eyes me like an easy mark in the grungy bar, I can’t resist taking him for all he’s worth. But I don’t care about his money. I want him to pretend to be my boyfriend so one of the new mechanics at the base will stop hitting on me. The plan is foolproof. Yool will come to the holiday party as my date, convince everyone that I’m off-limits, and then hightail it out of my life. What I didn’t bet on is the smuggler being so frustratingly charming that my fellow rebels are convinced he’s a candidate for the nice list. Sharing my quarters is putting us both in serious danger of landing on the naughty list for life! When the base is sabotaged after Yool arrives and he’s blamed for it, I have to prove he’s innocent before the holly jolly holidays become a merry mess.     AmazonKU

SLEYE: HOLIDATE WITH AN ALIEN by Ava Ross

I’m falling for an alien who’s forbidden. Does our interstellar love stand a chance? The alien I’m crushing on has one destiny—to set up the computer tech division on the new colony before returning to his home planet. As for me, I’m supposed to make sure the aliens locked in stasis on the interstellar ship arrive on the planet ready to assume their duties. Then it’s a one-way back to Earth for me. I’m not supposed to wake one of them up from his long winter’s nap. I’m also not supposed to sneak Sleye out of the lab and whisk him off to the holiday party as my merry +1. And I’m definitely not supposed to take him back to my cabin afterward and tuck him into my sugar plum bed. Once word spreads through the cosmic grapevine about the heat growing between us, there will be caroling chaos for lightyears. You see, waking him from stasis early will cause an intergalactic incident. And our hookup puts me on the very naughty list. The powers that be will terminate our love unless we can convince them that the magic between us will last for more than just a few holiday nights.     AmazonKU

KHANE: HOLIDATE WITH AN ALIEN by Rena Marks

Single, slightly awkward, Earthian female seeking companionship and open-minded individual. Only compatible species may apply. Wealth is appreciated and may move you higher up the list, though not necessary. Looks are necessary, or at least serious muscle tone. Sincere applicants only. Candace: What happens when the daughter of the creator of IDA, the infamous intergalactic dating app, is so socially awkward she can’t get past the first date? What if her father gives her a deadline to bring home a suitable match… and it’s the holiday party date of the launch of his newest app version? That’s a lot of pressure on one gal to measure up to, so I’m off to beg my gorgeous neighbor, Khane, for help in polishing my dating skills. Khane: One Marjian prince determined to help his neighbor in the compatibility department. One Marjian prince determined to hide his feelings for said neighbor, despite the attempts of his very own bodyguard to push them together. One Marjian prince determined to thwart her matchmaking trials. Because when it comes down to it, he doesn’t want anyone else near her. Revised dating profile by Prince Khane of Marjian: Single Earthian female with the beauty of a Goddess seeking an undeserving insignificant male to worship her in the way she deserves to be worshipped. He must be royalty, with a lifelong bodyguard, offer her immeasurable wealth, shower her with love and affection, and be prepared to know that her needs must always come before his. There. That should do it.     AmazonKU

CHAOS TERMINAL THE MIDSOLAR MURDERS BOOK TWO) by Mur Lafferty

VS Note: A scifi release of note. Not romance.

Mallory Viridian would rather not be an amateur detective, and fled to outer space to avoid it…but when one of the new human arrivals on a space shuttle is murdered, she’s back in the game. Mallory Viridian would rather not be an amateur detective, thank you very much. But no matter what she does, people persist in dying around her—and only she seems to be able to solve the crime. After fleeing to an alien space station in hopes that the lack of humans would stop the murders, a serial killer had the nerve to follow her to Station Eternity. (Mallory deduced who the true culprit was that time, too.) Now the law enforcement agent who hounded Mallory on Earth has come to Station Eternity, along with her teenage crush and his sister, Mallory’s best friend from high school. Mallory doesn’t believe in coincidences, and so she’s not at all surprised when someone in the latest shuttle from Earth is murdered. It’s the story of her life, after all. Only this time she has more than a killer to deal with. Between her fugitive friends, a new threat arising from the Sundry hivemind, and the alarmingly peculiar behavior of the sentient space station they all call home, even Mallory’s deductive abilities are strained. If she can’t find out what’s going on (and fast), a disaster of intergalactic proportions may occur.

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ALIEN CRUSADER’S MATE (LATHARIAN MATE PROGRAM BOOK TWO) by Mina Carter

She needs money, and fast… or her nephew dies. Halle is at her wits end. She and her sister are working two jobs each, but even that’s not enough for them to eat some days. And that’s before the emotional toll of caring for a sick toddler. When they’re landed with a huge medical bill, Halle has only one option left to her… signing up with the Latharian Mate Program. Beyond all her hopes, she’s matched immediately, and her alien ‘husband’ pays the fee she demanded without argument. She steels herself to become a mail-order mate for some alien guy, but when her match turns out to be a hideously scarred grump, her nerves flee the building. Passing out at a guy’s feet is an awesome first impression, right? His mate is beautiful, delicate, and only interested in his money…A former healer, Kaas V’aant knows that he’s no oil painting, especially to a human. But a twist of genetics means that he won’t get a second match, so when his mate is found, he agrees to whatever she wants, including the exorbitant amount of credits she demands before she’ll even leave her planet. But when his new mate faints at the first sight of him, Kaas realizes he’ll have to tread lightly. They say opposites attract… He has time, and more than enough money to buy her everything she wants…Until he doesn’t.

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THE FUTURE by Naomi Alderman

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

When Martha Einkorn fled her father’s isolated compound in Oregon, she never expected to find herself working for a powerful social media mogul hell-bent on controlling everything. Now, she’s surrounded by mega-rich companies designing private weather, predictive analytics, and covert weaponry, while spouting technological prophecy. Martha may have left the cult, but if the apocalyptic warnings in her father’s fox and rabbit sermon—once a parable to her—are starting to come true, how much future is actually left? Across the world, in a mall in Singapore, Lai Zhen, an internet-famous survivalist, flees from an assassin. She’s cornered, desperate and—worst of all—might die without ever knowing what’s going on. Suddenly, a remarkable piece of software appears on her phone telling her exactly how to escape. Who made it? What is it really for? And if those behind it can save her from danger, what do they want from her, and what else do they know about the future? Martha and Zhen’s worlds are about to collide. An explosive chain of events is set in motion. While a few billionaires assured of their own safety lead the world to destruction, Martha’s relentless drive and Zhen’s insatiable curiosity could lead to something beautiful or the cataclysmic end of civilization.

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CLAIM: WIFE-MATES FOR THE ORCS BOOK THREE (INTERGALACTIC DATING AGENCY (BIG SKY ALIEN MAIL ORDER BRIDES BOOK 21) by Elsa Jade

He is apex, ruler of the Omega Reclamation Crew. He’ll sacrifice everything for his orcs—including himself. She’s a hairdresser from Earth who hoped she might find a nice, sweet, hardworking orc to call her own. As anyone can see, they are definitely not fated mates.

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SWARM by Jennifer Lyle

VS Note: Not romance. A scifi new release of note. Preordered this one.

On a sunny September morning, the creatures first appear. Shur sees one of them hovering outside the window in history class: it looks like a giant butterfly, at first too beautiful and strange to seem like a threat. But when emergency alerts light up everyone’s phones around her, she realizes something very, very wrong is happening outside. These… things are everywhere. By the time Shur makes it back to her house with her brother, Keene, and their two best friends, it’s clear they must face whatever comes next on their own. A terrifying species the world’s never seen before has suddenly emerged, and few living things are safe. As the creatures swarm and attack outside, life for Shur and her friends becomes a survival game. They board the windows, stockpile supplies, and try to make sense of the news reports for as long as the power stays on. Yet nothing can prepare them for what follows. The butterflies are only the beginning. The next onslaught will be deadlier, and even closer to home.

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STOLEN BY THE RHAN (BONDED BRIDES OF RHAN BOOK FOUR) by Ariel Ryan

She. Is. Mine. A playboy afraid of commitment…Eleat – My life is perfect. I drink, party, and run my own club, what more could I want? Until my father calls with the news that I’m supposed to mate a human female. Sometimes the fates can be cruel. The second I lay eyes on her, I know she’s my bond-mate and my life will never be the same again. There’s no escaping a true bond, or is there? A wounded woman searching for love…Candice – I ran away to Eliopan to lick my wounds and find new love. But so far, things haven’t exactly been going great. So I’ve decided that settling down really isn’t for me. Sometimes the fates can be cruel. The moment I see him I know we’re meant to be together. But am I really ready to make a commitment and have a family? This bond is stronger than I’d imagined, but there has to be a way to escape it, right?   AmazonKU

JASYN AND THE ASTRONAUTS: THE SEA OF STARS by Gwenhyver

A sapphic swords & sorcery space adventure!Venturing to the skies was meant to be perfect…Adventurer JASYN has dreamed of taking to the skies her whole life. But it’s difficult to thrive on a sky ship when no-one trusts you to not blow a hole in the hull with your inconsistent ice-powers. Meanwhile, engineering-savvy ATALANTA fits in like a well-oiled cog in a machine, even though being contained within a faulting sky ship with a bunch of strangers is the last place she wants to be. But never mind navigating the skies, what about navigating this crew? What is Captain Herakles’s problem? Her mood is as changeable as the weather, and she struts about like she owns the place (because, okay, maybe she does own the place!), but would it end all the worlds under the Seven Suns to let Jasyn and Atalanta spend time together? When an unexpected detour lands them on an unknown world, they get everything they want, and more: Jasyn gets her chance at adventure, and Atalanta’s distrust for the skies is about to be allayed or realised.     AmazonKU

NOX’S REDEMPTION: SOUL BONDED IN THE STARS BOOK THREE by Tai James

Athena Vasilakis has had better days. Much better days. What started as the beginning of a desperately needed vacation ended in a crash landing on a remote planet being hunted down by enemies. To make things even more difficult, she’s not alone, and her companion happens to be her frustratingly complicated soulmate, Nox. Loving him has never been easy, and when they are thrown together, tempers and emotions soar. Now, they have to figure out a way to survive. Athena and Nox have never worked well together, but their lives depend on it this time.     AmazonKU

EAT MY MOON DUST (OVER THE MOON BOOK TWO) by Etta Pierce

Renata needs a holiday.Tinsley is a pastry chef stuck on an alien planet where cooked food is printed piping hot and perfect every time. Where’s the fun in that? The artistry? The sense of family and community? When snow caps the distant mountains, she decides it’s high time for some community-building festivities. No one throws a holiday bash like a Canadian, after all. But in order to do it, she’ll need some serious help, and she’s willing to do anything to bring some Christmas cheer to Renata. Hunar Fareshi is fed up. He’s the chief engineer in the human colony, aging out of the dating scene and struggling to make ends meet while he provides for his children from afar. And the “fresh start” he was promised? Only attainable if he entices a human into coiling with him. How is he supposed to do that when he’s three times their age and seen as the colony skhrooj? The end of his contract looms mere weeks away. If he’s kicked out of the delegation, he’ll lose everything: his kids, his home, his savings… When the offensive human with bouncy brown silk offers a solution, he can’t afford to turn her away. He’ll play nice and make strange decorations until his contract is renewed. Then they’ll go their separate ways… Right?     AmazonKU

VINDER’S CHRISTMAS  (A CYBORG FOR CHRISTMAS BOOK THREE) by Christine Myers and Clarissa Lake

Claire – Life as a serf in Lord Reinhardt’s “Kingdom” of Millson was one of back-breaking work, scarcity of food and resources, and cruel punishment for those who broke the rules. Then, this big, handsome cyborg came into town and saved a friend who had been nearly flogged to death. Something about him attracted me like no other man ever had. I could hardly believe it when he told me he was mine. Vinder – I fought my whole life for the promise of her, a promise that was broken before my life started. Then I learned she was real. I would have to find her myself. Research by my brother Brekar told me where I was likely to find her. So I bought a strong horse and rode into Overlord territory to find her. I found her and a whole group of her friends and neighbors worth fighting for.   AmazonKU

SECRETLY CRAVED BY MY MONSTER ALIEN BOSS: MONSTER ALIEN BILLIONAIRE BOSS SERIES by Tara Raye

She swore off office romances for good–until she meets the genius monster alien boss that would move planets to capture her heart. Darcy thought she had hit rock bottom when she left her awful job and an even worse relationship behind. When she gets another shot at a career at the cutting-edge Alien Inc., she doesn’t expect her first day on the job to set off sparks in more ways than one. Nazyn, the enigmatic Deruzian genius that has a hard time with human social skills, asks to be paired with Darcy for the Forum, the tech event of her dreams. He might be her hot monster alien boss, but with intelligence that’s out of this world and smoldering looks that could melt ice, Nazyn is everything Darcy has ever wanted–but she’s been burned by an office romance before. As they conquer the tech world at the Forum, Darcy and Nazyn become an unstoppable team in public, but their chemistry burns even hotter behind closed doors. Their passion blazes to life when Nazyn reveals a secret ability that saves Darcy, leading to a night that sets their hearts on fire. But just as Darcy’s life couldn’t get any better, her vengeful ex-boyfriend crashes the event, threatening to destroy everything. Can Darcy and Nazyn’s love endure the ultimate test of loyalty, trust, and toxic exes?     AmazonKU

MY CHRISTMAS ALIEN MATE by Bella Blair

Christmas star-crossed lovers meet across the Galaxies. AMBER: My world is crumbling when I face losing my family home, but I’m determined to spend one last Christmas there and enjoy it. One night, strange lights lure me out to the lake, where fate takes a sudden twist as I fall into the icy waters, only to be rescued by… a blue alien. Galexor is everything I could have ever imagined in a man, and soon it’s not only the embers in the fire that burn hot, but the very air between us is charged with passion. GALEXOR: Sent on a scouting mission to Earth, I was ordered not to make contact with the Earthlings. How could I not though? A female nearly drowned; I had to save her. But once I get to know her better, I’m reluctant to leave, and she agrees to take me around town to show me the strange Christmas tradition the Earthlings are celebrating at this time of the year. Soon I realize the Earthlings and their charming town are not the only things I’m falling in love with. It doesn’t take long to learn that the true magic of the Earthling’s season lies in the embrace of an unexpected love.   AmazonKU

IMPETUS (FRACTURE WAR BOOK TWO) by Kyndra Hatch

Public Enemy Number One–After the Vega Massacre, Andler, the Chief Beryllian Doctor, is desperately trying to save his kind from the brink of extinction. With bonded pairs being targeted, their ability to reproduce is reduced to almost nothing. In his battle to save as many bonded pairs as he can, hope comes from the devastation in the form of an injured Skellyd doctor named Xerra. Immediately drawn to her, Andler is confused by his own core’s reaction to Xerra. Not only is he attracted to her, Xerra once had a bondmate, something thought impossible for a Skellyd! Xerra has accepted her impending deactivation. Injured and grieving for the death of her coremate, it is the paradox of all bonded pairs— When one mate dies, the other follows. She is shocked and confused when she feels a deep connection to the Beryllian doctor who is treating her. Her own medical experience helps her recognize what is happening even as she struggles to understand how it is possible for her to survive the effects of core-shock. Thrust together, Andler and Xerra must find a way to put aside their differences and work together to save all inhabitants of Beryll from a new Skellyd-Beryllian combined society of subjugation and misery. As they help another couple grappling with core-shock heal, will they learn to heal themselves?

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INFALA: THE ALIEN’S BOND: MARK OF THE INFALA BOOK ONE by Kira Quinn

As if alien abduction wasn’t bad enough, it seemed Darla’s captors didn’t want her for something as simple as breeding or even experimentation. The Raxxians were nasty pieces of work, and they had other plans in mind. Namely, they wanted to eat her, and not in the fun way. But the universe, it seemed, had other plans. Spared a gruesome fate when the Raxxian ship crashed on a distant world, Darla found herself suddenly free. Free but on an alien planet with only the company of another former prisoner. An alien. A tall, muscular, impossibly alluring alien. One who didn’t seem thrilled about taking the little human woman under his protection, at least not at first. Little did either of them know just how hot their time together on this new world would become, and in a way that had nothing to do with the planet’s blazing sun.     AmazonKU

SEMINAL (FOR THE LOVE OF ALIENS BOOK TWO) by C M Stunich

don’t play the role of the kidnapped princess very well. And I really hate the fated mates trope. Hello again, I’m Eve Wakefield, and I refuse to accept that I’m in love with an intergalactic moth prince. No. I don’t care how handsome he is, I don’t want to marry him. I don’t care if his parents have a sentient spaceship capable of eating entire planets.Love is earned, not swindled by pheromones. I’m now trapped on a ship with an adorable cyborg bodyguard, a golden toilet, and relationship issues. There’s the prince I’m supposed to marry, the forest beast I fell in love with, and the never-wears-clothes police officer with tentacles. I’ve also got a mother-in-law who looks like a giant millipede, more macarons than I can eat, and plenty of red lace lingerie made from alien moth blood. I’m living in luxury, but I will do anything to see Abraxas again. Even if that means giving in and becoming a princess in a gilded cage. There’s so much more to all of this than I first thought, and I should’ve known better than to judge a man whose gaze is enough to knock me to my knees. Damn. I might be wrong. I might be in love with more than one alien. I might also be dying. And there’s only one person who can fix this: I need to be with Abraxas. After that, I’ll worry about the possibility of becoming the next queen of the universe. But let’s be honest here: I don’t miss being a caterer; being an alien queen is way more interesting. seminal – adjective – an extremely important, often creative and unique, early stage influence that has a profound effect on the things that follow after.     AmazonKU

BAILEY (LOVE IN THE APOCALYPSE) by N A Jameson

There are rules to the apocalypse, and not falling in love is one of them. Bailey hasn’t had the best life. When the zombie outbreak happened, she was ten years old and became responsible for her infant brother. To protect her brother, she endured eight years of abuse before being able to strike out on her own, with Matty by her side. When five men stumble into her life ten years later, Bailey isn’t sure what to do with them. They evoke desires inside her that she didn’t know she was capable of. Will they be able to break through her walls and rules? And what happens when the monster from her past finds her? Bailey is a dark reverse harem featured in an apocalyptic setting. Our FMC won’t have to choose between her men.       AmazonKU

DRACONIAN’S ORIGINAL QUEEN (DRAXCONIAN WARRIORS BOOK 17) by Miranda Martin

Relic – The stasis unit holds the most beautiful Queen imaginable. She’s got this fiery hair that sets my scales ablaze, and I’d do anything to keep her safe. My duty? Protect her, always by her side, ready to lay down my life if that’s what it takes. Serving one of those original flame-wreathed Queens is the honor of my life. Electra – I am called to battle once again. Awakening after a 2500-year nap wasn’t exactly what I had in mind, but hey, when the Earth’s in deep trouble, you do what you must. The ancient enemy, the Garoth, is back to wreak havoc, and my beloved planet is on the brink of disaster. Millions of lives are hanging in the balance, and it’s on me to save the day. But there’s a twist this time. Relic, a Draconian warrior with scales, charm, and a killer commitment. He’s pledged himself to my cause, and suddenly, I’m not just fighting against the Garoth; I’m fighting for my heart. This battle? It’s like no other I’ve faced. I’m not one to back down from a fight, but now? I’m scared. Terrified, even. If I lose, what happens to the Garoth threat and the future of my race?      AmazonKU

A REDEMPTION FOR ULREK (TALLEAN MERCENARIES BOOK EIGHT) by Lynnea Lee

Refuge in the Arms of a Monster – This job on board the New Horizon is supposed to be my fresh start, a fail proof plan to escape my poor excuse for a husband and his dangerous friends. But my white horse quickly turns into a nightmare when I discover that my new boss is none other than Ulrek the Horrible, my sworn enemy. There’s no way I’ll work for the ruthless captain responsible for stealing me from Earth. So contract be damned, I quit! But there are dangers out there worse than a reformed Dominion captain, and with nowhere left to turn, I find myself back on his ship…and in his arms. There’s no denying the treacherous passion that burns between us. And now, the very monster who once captured my body threatens to capture my heart.   AmazonKU

ALIEN FROM ASHES (DEVIANT WARRIORS OF KAR’KAL BOOK TWO) by Gemma Voss

A silent strike. A soul to reap. An assassin’s mate has secrets to keep.
Kaye made a promise to a friend, but she’ll have trouble keeping it when her fated mate steals her away. While her bloodthirsty alien warrior yearns for a battle he’s been banned from, Kaye must fight for his soul. Kallasiko never expected the spirit to bless him when he made death his main companion. The enemies he’s made while serving as the king’s blade never haunted him until he had something precious to protect.   AmazonKU

THANKSGIVING WITH THE ALIEN (ALIEN HOLIDAY TALE BOOK ONE) by Alina Riley

I took the shift on Thanksgiving Day to avoid my family asking about my dating life, yet…A slip in the restaurant sends me sitting in the lobby, with no shift, no nothing to keep me busy. Now, I need someone to be my date so I won’t embarrass myself at home.
Maybe a hulky, strong gray alien can help me with that. Except… With the expensive suit on him, maybe he is out of my league. But it is Thanksgiving Day, there should be some magic there, right?     AmazonKU

GUARDING GRAVERUN (GUNSLINGERS VS ZOMBIES) by J J Dean

VS Note: Reverse Harem.

Five years ago was the start of our nightmare. We learned to adapt. To overcome. to survive. Now, after years of rebuilding Graverun after the virus outbreak destroyed our town and lives, we’re safe and thriving. But there’s always someone or something hiding in the shadows ready to destroy what we’ve built. When five strangers ride up to our gates seeking refuge, I can’t help but be suspicious of their motives. They offer pretty lies, veiled half truths, and deflect at every turn, but there’s something about them that call to me. They have their secrets, but they’re unwilling to divulge what brought them to Graverun. Will those secrets finally send our town to ruins? Or will they prove that they deserve a place in the town I’ve fought for all these years? I’m the Sheriff here at Graverun, and one thing is certain. I won’t let anyone destroy my town without a fight.
Even if it means breaking my heart.     AmazonKU

AFTER THE END (THE AFTER SERIES BOOK FOUR) by Jacqueline Hayley

VS Note: I one clicked this because I’ve really enjoyed this author’s books.

Chloe Maxwell-Brent has spent the last three months surviving the end of civilization, thanks to the Syrian Virus that wiped out most of the world’s population—and while she despairs at the thought, she’s come to realize that includes her husband, Ash, who was away on a business trip when the world fell. But midst terror and grief, her friendship with Jesse, and the strength of her found-family of survivors have helped her survive the pain. Just as Chloe is ready to say goodbye to her past and find hope beyond her heartbreak, Ash returns. Only, Ash Maxwell isn’t the same man who left Sanford all those months ago. Honed by his experiences, Ash has journeyed hundreds of miles to get back to Chloe. Except, will she accept the cold and brittle man he’s turned into? With the military chasing him, and secrets he can’t reveal, Ash must convince Chloe to trust him again. With enemies closing in from all sides, every hope seems lost… can love survive the end of the world?     Amazon

CLEARLY NOT HUMAN – ALIEN INTEGRATION BOOK TWO by Pearl Tate

Is this guy crazy? Or am I? Because I’m convinced he’s not quite human…I can’t watch my brothers die. It doesn’t matter whether it’s from getting sick and turning into a mindless zombie or getting shot by looters who have taken over the food markets. My heart can’t take it. Everything in my life has fallen apart in the last four months. My boyfriend and I broke up, so I ended up moving back home. Then this crazy new virus started spreading out from the big cities. Now both my parents are missing, and I’m left grieving while trying to be strong for my younger siblings. I have to be tough and figure out how we’re going to get through this. So when I’m captured by men at one of the local markets, I’m thankful my brothers get away. Better me than them. But an unlikely hero arrives, a miracle really, and my life’s turned upside down—again. It’s clear to me he’s different with life-saving gifts that rescue not only me but also my brother. But I can tell he’s not being one hundred percent honest with me. Does it really matter when he’s saving lives? I’m drawn to him, knowing I’ll never meet anyone like him again. Can I keep him from leaving? Even with his help, will it be enough to save us all?   AmazonKU

ALIEN WARLORD’S QUEST (ALIEN WARLORD BRIDES BOOK SIX) by Cass Carlton

An alien leader yearning for more. A human adventurer seeking solace. When fate brings them together, they find more than they bargained for. Yoel’s world has been saved, but his own salvation feels far away. As a leader, he’s dedicated to his people, yet a part of him longs for the love his friend Zaxx has found. Enter Rella: a hard-edged human, seasoned by the adventures of space. She’s tired of the travel, yearning for the comfort of solid ground. A chance landing on Yoel’s planet sets their destinies on a collision course. But amidst their growing feelings, an ancient danger reemerges. An exiled faction of Yoel’s race, vengeful and power-hungry, threatens to disrupt their newfound joy. Captured and taken off-planet, Yoel and Rella must fight their captors—and their own doubts—to return home. Caught between love and duty, between the dreams of the past and the realities of the present, can Yoel and Rella save their people—and their future together? In the vast expanse of space, amid threats of war and whispers of ancient dreams, a leader and a wanderer will discover that their destinies are intertwined in ways they never imagined.     AmazonKU

A CALL OF FIRE AND BLOOD (BOND OF FATE BOOK THREE) by Keary Taylor

Nova knew that the galaxy wanted to be rid of Dominion, but she did not expect the immediate bravery that came after she and Valen declared war against Cyrillius. It’s a daily battle to protect Kaelea from his fleets, but leaders, soldiers, and publicists from planets near and far have come to aide in the fight. But most of the galaxy still doesn’t trust Valen. With decades of rumors and witnessed actions, it will take an incredible act of risk to prove he’s changed. Until then, the weight of leadership falls squarely upon Nova’s shoulders. In the end, they don’t win this war until three things are decimated: Isroth, The Dominion, and Cyrillius. It’s time for Nova to build her most powerful weapon yet. Amid the chaos, whispers from the past are coming forward. It’s been rumored about in bedtime stories—Nova has seen it in her visions. It’s too dangerous to get within a league of. But Glorra Quin Lune is within reach thanks to Deliverance. But unlocking its secrets may change everything Nova knows about herself. It’s time for her to confront the past she was too young to remember, and try to save the family she can’t recall. Nova and Valen’s love defied the stars. But their combined power may just bring the fate of the entire galaxy to its knees.     AmazonKU

SHADOWS OF APRIL by Erik Schubach

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

After the polar ice caps melt in the Thaw, the Corporations take control of the flooded zones and create virtual utopias over the bones of the great cities of the past which rest below the waves. April Yale and her former college professor, Doctor Adya Konda, go on the run half way across the globe from Greater York, in the Australian Expanse, from the corporations and governments who are hunting for her father. The technology Doctor Adrian Yale stole from the mega-corporations would change the balance of power in the world if they could get their hands upon it. April finds herself in a race to her father while the corporations start to wage war against the Expanse, one of the last Free-Zones of the world. April must hide the truth about herself and the Gemini Protocol while trying to stop the violence.

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PAZ (THALASSIC SERIES BOOK FOUR) by Liz Shipton

In the dream, there is a wall. It’s been a year since Sargo carried Bird out of Zenith headquarters, soaked in her blood. Since then, life has been the way he likes it. Stable. Orderly. Everything in its place. But the cracks are beginning to show. Living with Bird is not easy. And political tension crackles just below the surface of the city of Brume, ready to ignite. When Bird goes missing after a chilling attack, Sargo finds himself at the center of a deadly plot that makes him question everything he thought he knew about her, himself, and the city he calls home. Can he find Bird before the world is dragged into inter-dimensional war? Does he even want to find her? And what is with this wall he can’t stop dreaming about?     AmazonKU

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VS: This book is a bit of an Outlier literally, since I wanted to shed more light on the Outlier Empire, which gets mentioned in my Sectors books quite often. Originally I had a whole lot more in it about the Outlier empress and her court but that got largely edited out.The action starts in the Sectors but then goes through a portal into a much different planet. There’s even a bit of time travel. I was inspired by some of Andre Norton’s novels where the cvharacters go through a portal and plunge into mystery and adventure on a new world. (Although I added romance of course!) I have sequels in mind for it someday, perhaps…

LADY OF THE STAR WIND by Veronica Scott

Are they merely luckless lovers … or a legend come back to life?

Mark Denaltieri, ex-Sector Special Forces, has been hired by the Outlier Empress to rescue her granddaughter, Princess Alessandra, from kidnappers. Since the Empress once had him tortured and banished, she’s the last person Mark wants to work for. But he takes the job. He’ll save Alessandra, his first love, and discover why she didn’t speak for him when he desperately needed her. Then he’ll be on his way, finally free of his past.

Alessandra would rather her rescuer was anyone but Mark–after all, he let her believe he was dead all this time. But when the couple are forced to flee her captors by Traveling via a strange crystal globe, they find themselves in a lovely Oasis on a desert planet, the old attraction sizzling between them again.

They soon discover they are far from alone. The Oasis holds the entrance to another world, one in which the inhabitants are convinced Sandy and Mark are the Lady of the Star Wind and her Warrior, come to free them from an evil queen.

Mark and Sandy must work together to unearth an ancient mirror, and crown the true king of this land. Can they fulfill the prophecy of the Lady and her Warrior…and this time, will their love survive the test?

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IRON FLAME (THE EMPYREAN BOOK TWO) by Rebecca Yarros

Everyone expected Violet Sorrengail to die during her first year at Basgiath War College—Violet included. But Threshing was only the first impossible test meant to weed out the weak-willed, the unworthy, and the unlucky. Now the real training begins, and Violet’s already wondering how she’ll get through. It’s not just that it’s grueling and maliciously brutal, or even that it’s designed to stretch the riders’ capacity for pain beyond endurance. It’s the new vice commandant, who’s made it his personal mission to teach Violet exactly how powerless she is–unless she betrays the man she loves. Although Violet’s body might be weaker and frailer than everyone else’s, she still has her wits—and a will of iron. And leadership is forgetting the most important lesson Basgiath has taught her: Dragon riders make their own rules. But a determination to survive won’t be enough this year. Because Violet knows the real secret hidden for centuries at Basgiath War College—and nothing, not even dragon fire, may be enough to save them in the end.

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BOOKSHOPS AND BONEDUST (LEGENDS AND LATTES) by Travis Baldree

Viv’s career with the notorious mercenary company Rackam’s Ravens isn’t going as planned. Wounded during the hunt for a powerful necromancer, she’s packed off against her will to recuperate in the sleepy beach town of Murk—so far from the action that she worries she’ll never be able to return to it. What’s a thwarted soldier of fortune to do? Spending her hours at a beleaguered bookshop in the company of its foul-mouthed proprietor is the last thing Viv would have predicted, but it may be both exactly what she needs and the seed of changes she couldn’t possibly imagine. Still, adventure isn’t all that far away. A suspicious traveler in gray, a gnome with a chip on her shoulder, a summer fling, and an improbable number of skeletons prove Murk to be more eventful than Viv could have ever expected.

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A CURSE OF KRAKENS (THE SEVEN KENNINGS BOOK THREE) by Kevin Hearne

Seeker and Sower – Pen Yas ben Min’s cousin was one of the legendary heroes of the wars against the giants until her untimely death. Pen has grown up in her famous cousin’s shadow, but when she’s given a quest to plant the seed of the magical Fourth Tree, she has a chance to step into the light—and usher in a new age for her country. Fighter and Friend – Abhi’s life—and the world—changed when he discovered a lost magic: the power to speak to animals. After fighting so many battles, he’s weary and longs for home and his love, Tamhan. But before he can return, there is one last mission that only Abhi can complete: to speak to the colossal creatures who wait beneath the waves—the krakens. Sailor and Explorer – Koesha and her shipmates have already made an impossible journey by navigating the Northern Yawn, at the end of which she secured an unusual cloak. But when that cloak turns out to be the key to unlocking the mystery of the Seventh Kenning, Koesha has to risk everything on another life-threatening journey and hope that she can steer her crew to safety.

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A POWER UNBOUND (THE LAST BINDING BOOK THREE) by Freya Markse

Secrets! Magic! Enemies to. . .something more? Jack Alston, Lord Hawthorn, would love a nice, safe, comfortable life. After the death of his twin sister, he thought he was done with magic for good. But with the threat of a dangerous ritual hanging over every magician in Britain, he’s drawn reluctantly back into that world. Now Jack is living in a bizarre puzzle-box of a magical London townhouse, helping an unlikely group of friends track down the final piece of the Last Contract before their enemies can do the same. And to make matters worse, they need the help of writer and thief Alan Ross. Cagey and argumentative, Alan is only in this for the money. The aristocratic Lord Hawthorn, with all his unearned power, is everything that Alan hates. And unfortunately, Alan happens to be everything that Jack wants in one gorgeous, infuriating package. When a plot to seize unimaginable power comes to a head at Cheetham Hall—Jack’s ancestral family estate, a land so old and bound in oaths that it’s grown a personality as prickly as its owner—Jack, Alan and their allies will become entangled in a night of champagne, secrets, and bloody sacrifice . . . and the foundations of magic in Britain will be torn up by the roots before the end.

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HUNT ON DARK WATERS (CRIMSON SAILS BOOK ONE) by Katee Robert

Evelyn is a witch with a perfect storm of impulses: terrible taste in bed partners, sticky fingers, and a lust for danger. After she steals from her vampire ex and falls through a portal to another realm, she’s fished out of the waters by a band of seafarers and their telekinetic captain. She’s immediately given a choice—join their ship’s crew or die.
Bowen has no memory of his life before he became one of the Cŵn Annwn. He and his band of pirates are bound by vow to patrol through Threshold, the magical sea in between realms, keeping the portals to other worlds safe. When he rescues Evelyn, he doesn’t expect to be attracted to the unflappably brassy pickpocket. The longer he spends in her presence, the more he begins to question if his heart is the next thing she’ll steal. But as tension heats up between Bowen and Evelyn, the danger at sea escalates as well. Because Evelyn has no intention of keeping her vows to the Cŵn Annwn, and if she betrays the crew, both she and Bowen will pay the ultimate price.

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THE HUNTING MOON (LUMINARIES BOOK TWO) by Susan Dennard

Winnie Wednesday has gotten everything she thought she wanted. She passed the deadly hunter trials, her family has been welcomed back into the Luminaries, and overnight, she has become a local celebrity. The Girl Who Jumped. The Girl Who Got Bitten. Unfortunately, it all feels wrong. For one, nobody will believe her about the new nightmare called the Whisperer that’s killing hunters each night. Everyone blames the werewolf, even though Winnie is certain the wolf is innocent. On top of that, following her dad’s convoluted clues about the Dianas, their magic, and what happened in Hemlock Falls four years ago is leaving her with more questions than answers. Then to complicate it all, there is still only one person who can help her: Jay Friday, the boy with plenty of problems all his own. As bodies and secrets pile up around town, Winnie finds herself questioning what it means to be a true Wednesday and a true Luminary—and also where her fierce-hearted loyalties might ultimately have to lie.

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THE PRINCESS OF THORNWOOD DRIVE by Khalia Moreau

VS Note: Magical Realism

One year ago, a tragic car accident killed 22-year-old Laine’s parents and left her 18-year-old sister, Alyssa, paralyzed and nonverbal. Now—instead of studying animal nutrition or competing as one of the few equestrians of color—Laine is struggling with predatory banks, unscrupulous health care organizations, and rude customers at the coffee shop where she works. That’s why when Lake Forest Adult Day Center offers to take care of Alyssa, free of charge, Laine is relieved. Alyssa isn’t relieved, though. After all, in her mind, there was never a car accident. Instead, she and her parents—the king and queen of Mirendal—were attacked one year ago in the forest, her parents kidnapped while she was cursed, and now must spend her days in Lake Forest’s Home for Changels—a temple caring for mortals such as herself. Perhaps there, she could meet other changels who show her how to embrace her new life. However, there is a dark prince at Lake Forest, one who has taken a peculiar interest in not only Alyssa but her sister as well. And while Laine struggles to make ends meet on an everyday basis, Alyssa finds herself leading a battle that threatens to destroy not only her and her sister but their entire kingdom.

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DASHER (MATED AT THE NORTH POLE) by Lorelai M Hart and Colbie Dunbar

VS Note: “Dasher is the first book in the multi-author M/M Mpreg Christmas romance series Mated at the North Pole, featuring Santa’s reindeer who find their mates while on a mandatory vacation. ..”

Dasher comes from a long line of reindeer used to pull Santa sleighs. It’s an honor to lead the team each Christmas Eve, bringing joy around the world, and there’s nothing more fulfilling than teaching young shifters. But balancing both positions is exhausting, and he’s informed he must take a mandatory vacation. When Dasher’s friend finds him an all-inclusive resort for a great price, he signs up. What could be better than sitting on the beach, drinking margaritas, and getting some sun? On the day he’s scheduled to leave, he looks at his reservation more carefully and discovers a mix-up. He’s not going to the sun-filled beach, he’s off to the mountains. Oh well, a vacation is a vacation. Omega Byron is working at his uncle’s dilapidated mountainside resort for yet another Christmas. After the start-up he was working for went belly up, he has no choice. And besides, his uncle could use the help. Business isn’t what it used to be, and the resort is barely making ends meet. When a hottie checks in, Byron plans to keep it professional. That is, until a hiking accident changes everything.     AmazonKU

DANCER (MATED AT THE NORTH POLE) by Jena Wade

Alpha reindeer shifter, Dancer, long time member of one of the best Santa sleigh teams, is in need of a vacation–not according to him, but what Santa says goes. He books a relaxing fall color tour throughout gorgeous Michigan hoping to relax and rejuvenate, even if he doesn’t really feel that he needs to. Too bad fate has other plans. Omega reindeer shifter, Milton, long time member of I-hate-Christmas Club, has spent his whole life avoiding members of Santa’s sleigh teams. It was easy, until he booked a vacation and somehow landed in the same cabin as Christmas personified. Milton doesn’t enjoy the holiday season, and he doesn’t enjoy the pompous, self-importance that radiates from Santa’s reindeer. Being stuck on vacation with one of them is his worst nightmare. Unless he can open his heart to heal past hurts and Dancer can open his mind to realize the holiday season is hard on a lot of people.   AmazonKU

PRANCER (MATED AT THE NORTH POLE) by Toby Wise

Can a mis-booked hotel room be the makings of a Christmas miracle? Dominic Prancer comes from a long line of reindeer shifters responsible for pulling Santa’s sleigh every Christmas. When he’s not flying the sleigh, he’s helping keep the sleighs in tip top shape. He works too hard, which is why Santa demands he take a mandatory vacation. Silas has been planning this vacation for six months and refuses to let something as silly as a breakup keep him from enjoying it. When he overhears Dominic’s room has been double booked and the omega has nowhere to stay, he offers to share his room with the reindeer shifter. The two spend an entire week together, enjoying a vacation they both desperately needed. When they need to go their separate ways, Dominic back to the North Pole and Silas back to his suburban home, they realize just how deep their feelings have grown. Can they find each other again in time for Christmas?     AmazonKU

VIXEN (MATED AT THE NORTH POLE) by Wendy Rathbone

VS note: M/Mpreg

Coco: This is the story of how I got stranded in a snowstorm at my boss’s house. And never left. (Did I mention my boss is a flying reindeer?) Vixen: This is the story of how I reluctantly went on a mandatory vacation and lied to Santa, all of which brought me the greatest love of my life. Falling in love is not on their agenda, but love strikes when least expected. Can Coco and Vixen make things work in their personal lives while helping Santa have a low-stress, smooth delivery run on Christmas Eve?     AmazonKU

COMET (MATED AT THE NORTH POLE) by Abigail Kade

A himbo reindeer went hiking…It came upon a midnight clear that Santa told me in no uncertain terms I had to take a vacation this year. The thought of laying around on some beach doing nothing was my idea of hell, so hiking the Appalachian Trail was my plan. Everything was great until a near-sighted barn owl sent me careening down the side of a mountain in a snowstorm. Now, I’m tucked away in his cozy cabin while my leg and shoulder heal. Alden Kirk is the adorable owl shifter, and he’s sincerely sorry, seriously attentive, and did I mention he’s adorable? He keeps telling me how smart and clever I am, but he’s just being nice. Right? I’ve always been the heavy lifter, not the smart one. But the longer I stay, the harder it is to resist my sweetly sexy feathered friend. Would someone so smart and sweet even consider a big himbo like me?..(more blurb on eboo kseller’s page)    AmazonKU

VS Note: The rest of the above series is releasing later in November. Moving on…

SLAY (ANITA  BLAKE, VAMPIRE HUNTER BOOK 30) by Laurell K Hamilton

Necromancer Anita Blake is small, dark, and dangerous. Her turf is the city of St. Louis. Her job: U.S. Marshal—Preternatural Branch. She’s faced horrifying monsters and brutal killers and come out the other side still standing. Considering how things in her life tend to go, Anita never expected her walk down the aisle with Jean-Claude to go smoothly. They’ve already been confronted with naysayers and a power-hungry ancient evil, but now Anita has to do the one thing that actually scares her: introduce her very religious, very human relatives to her fiancé—the newly crowned vampire king of America. As Anita tries to keep the peace between the family she left behind and the family she’s chosen, dark forces jump at the chance to take advantage of the chaos. With her happy-ever-after at risk and everyone’s immortal souls hanging in the balance, Anita grapples with a hard truth: Blood makes you related, but loyalty makes you family.

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SPIRIT OF THE WOOD (GREEN RIDER) by Kristen Britain

After years of leading the battle against the vicious Darrow Raiders, Lieutenant-Rider Laren Mapstone has built a fortress around herself to conceal her emotions and the deep scars she carries. When she is made mentor to Tavin Bankside, a Green Rider trainee on his first message errand, her cold and brooding exterior quickly earns her the moniker the “Ice Lady.” Only after Laren is severely wounded in an attack on the North Road by a gang of bandits—including some former Darrow Raiders with vengeance on their minds—do the fortress walls fall. Even as they seek refuge from danger in a Rider waystation, Tavin’s natural empathic gift leaves him vulnerable to the assault of the lieutenant’s emotions. Tavin must save Lieutenant Mapstone’s life and master his empathic gift before it destroys them both. However, an ancient power lurks deep within the Green Cloak, and its aid or hindrance could mean survival for the Riders or the downfall of Sacoridia and all the free lands.

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TONIGHT, I BURN (THORN WITCH TRILOGY BOOK ONE) by Katharine J Adams

Thorns, Tides, Embers, Storms, and Ores. All five covens are bound in servitude to the tyrant High Warden of Halstett.  Penny Albright is a daughter of the thorn coven, forced to patrol the veil between the realms of Life and Death. Each night, one thorn witch—and only one—must cross the veil by burning at the stake. Each morning, that witch draws on their magic to return. Failure to follow the rules risks the veil and risks them all. But one morning, Penny’s favorite sister Ella doesn’t return. And that night, determined to find her, Penny breaks the rules. She burns in secret. And she discovers that all isn’t as it seems in Life or Death. Her journey leads her to Malin, a devastating lord with too many secrets; to Alice, a mysterious captive prophet; and to a rebellion brewing in the shadows beneath the city. And as Penny’s world splits, she’ll face a devastating choice. Because it’s not just her sister’s life that hangs in the balance. It’s the fate of all magic. All it takes is one witch—and one spark—to set the world ablaze.

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UNMASKING THE CURSE (ARALIAN SERIES BOOK ONE) by Chelle Cypress

Loathed and feared. Sold into a hateful marriage. Can she escape a prison to embrace her power and unexpected love? Arianna Park is resigned to misery. Bound to an enchanted porcelain mask to contain a devastating curse, she’s set to wed a venomous man for the sake of her destitute family. But when a handsome stranger saves her from a fate worse than death, she’s shocked when he claims to be afflicted with the same blight. Silas Belmont keeps his emotions well-buried. Brooding and aloof, visiting his sister takes an intriguing turn when he rescues a young beauty harboring a dark gift. And seeing in her a kindred spirit, he guides her in mastering her talent only to find himself begrudgingly captivated by the intelligent but naïve lady. After Arianna inadvertently breaks propriety and incurs her betrothed’s wrath, she flees with her hero. And as Silas feels the walls around his heart crumbling, he fears his hidden sin will doom them both to ruin. Can they break free of their twisted pasts and unite as one?    AmazonKU

HEART’S ESCAPE (FALLEN HEARTS) by Meredith Hart

Alindra spent her life trapped in the Kingdom of the Summer. Tonight, she’s escaping. There’s only one place the Kingdom of the Summer won’t find her: the Lands Below, that frozen subterranean realm where long ago her king imprisoned the wicked Kingdom of the Fall. She’s ready to risk her escape alone, but the Lands Below come looking for her when a man named Phaedron opens a portal into her bedroom and claims he needs her magic to free his brother from a dragon. It’s an insane story. She would have to be desperate to go with him. But she is desperate. And she is going with him. Phaedron thought losing his arm was the worst thing that could happen to him. Then he lost his brother. When his brother agreed to use himself as bait to catch a dragon, Phaedron promised to find him. No matter what. Even if it means throwing himself through a portal, entering the palace of their enemies, and trying to convince a magician he’s never met to help him rescue someone from the kingdom they defeated and imprisoned centuries ago. veryone knows you can’t trust a magician, especially a magician from the Kingdom of the Summer. But Phaedron doesn’t need to trust her. He just needs her magic.     AmazonKU

HEIR TO FROST AND STORM (COURT OF BROKEN BONDS BOOK TWO) by Ben Alderson

“I needed this. I needed him. My mind was a storm and I wanted him to take it all away.” At the prestigious and competitive Saylam Academy, Max trains to master his magic, surrounded by enemies who will stop at nothing to see him fail. As he fights to survive, Max’s romance with proud, passionate healer Simion grows ever more intense. But magic still ties him to Camron Calzmir, the prince who seduced and betrayed him. While the enchantment lingers, even the slightest touch from Simion could tear Max apart. To prove himself, Max enters a legendary contest that could win him the loyalty of a powerful, ice-breathing dragon. High in the mountains, he will face elemental monsters and vicious rivals. But these dangers are only the beginning. When Max returns to find Saylam consumed by rebellion, it’s clear that even old friends hold dangerous secrets. An ancient plan is falling into place. And if it succeeds, whole kingdoms will burn. To survive the war that is coming, Max must be willing to sacrifice everything.     AmazonKU    AB

ORC THE HALLS (MECKLINBURG MIONSTERS) by Jove Chambers

Recipe for a Monster Holiday Love Story – Ingredients: -1 bitter divorcée who’s soured on men in general -1 ultramasculine orc man with opinions about gender roles
-1 naked Winternights party -1 surprise pregnancy -Mix well. -Bake at 350 degrees until bubbly, brown, and happily ever after You asked for it and here it is: The story of Valdemar’s ex-wife Hiljd finding love! This is ultimately a story about hope, trust, and decorating a farmhouse with an explosion of snowmen figurines. But if you’ve read Fake Dating the Orc Professor, you know that Hiljd has been through a lot of tragedy. And if you’ve read my books, you know that I don’t write about triumphs that aren’t hard won. Previous knowledge of other books isn’t necessary to enjoy this novella, but do understand it will contain spoilers for earlier books in the series.     AmazonKU

WE ARE THE CRISIS: A NOVEL (THE CONVERGENCE SAGA BOOK TWO) by Cadwell Turnbull

hree years after the Monster Massacre, members of Rebecca’s old wolf pack have begun to go missing without a trace. The world has undergone many changes in the years since monsters came out of the shadows. An anti-monster group known as the Black Hand has started to organize across the United States. In response, pro-monster organizations have been growing in numbers and militancy. Targeted killings of suspected monsters and their allies, monsters spirited away in the dead of night, and the beginnings of pro-monster legislation are all signs of cosmic shift on the horizon. Is there any hope for lasting peace? Or are these events just precursors to a devastating monster-human war?Meanwhile, beneath it all, two ancient orders escalate their mysterious conflict, revealing dangerous secrets about the gods and the very origins of magic in the universe.

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AGAINST THE WITCHY TIDE (WITCH ON THE ROCKS COZY MYSTERY SERIES BOOK SIX) by Lily Harper Hart

Hali Waverly is gearing up for a big change. The hip surgery she’s been dreading is only two weeks out, and that means it’s time to get things in order before she’s down for the count to recuperate. She has a plan….and then the unthinkable happens.
When leaving the doctor after scheduling surgery, a bank robbery suspect crosses Hali’s path. When his mask is removed, her boyfriend Gray Hunter recognizes him as a fellow shifter, and the questions only grow from there. It seems there are a lot of strange shifters hanging around St. Pete Beach, and they don’t belong to the same faction. The one spot they agree to meet is Hali’s tiki bar…and sparks—and fur—are about to fly.
Hali doesn’t want to get involved in pack politics, but she might not have a choice. For Gray, who turned his back on the pack years ago, the appearance of warring factions on his turf means bad things are about to happen. He has no choice but to stand up and fight, however. Hali knows what she wants for her future. Unfortunately for her, she’s going to have to go to war to get it. This fight—so many claws and teeth to contend with—might be out of her reach. That won’t stop her from fighting…even to the death.   AmazonKU

DRAGON KING’S REBEL: MM FANTASY ROMANCE (THE DRAGONS OF SERAI BOOK 11) by Amy Sumida

Hatred sent me into his arms. I don’t have a problem with Dragons or even Dragon Kings. The last Dragon King of Vix left my people alone, and that’s all I want from one of them. He died at the hands of his goddess, and his throne has sat empty for several months, leaving the Kingdom of Vix to floundered. Crime has grown rampant in the crown city of Nuri, gangs freely roaming the streets, and the courtiers have taken over the castle. My king, the Great Luh of the Ricarri, has delighted in the chaos. But now, word has come that a young Dragon has won the crown. He has a rough task ahead of him, but it’s about to become even more difficult. I have been tasked with taking down the Dragon King. I will find no delight in this mission, but I will complete it. No matter how handsome the Dragon King is or how much I admire his efforts to save his kingdom. I will not let his honor or bravery sway me. Nor will I fall prey to the passion that flares between us, burning hotter with every glance. Every touch. I cannot fail my king, the man I respect above all others. Not even for love.     Amazon KU

TEMPTED BY THE FORBIDDEN MONSTER HUNTERS (HUNTERS OF THE CAIRN BOOK TWO) by Ennis Rook Bashe and Kayla Bashe

Chitterl is half-spider, half-woman, and fully dedicated to conquering humanity. She knows her place. She knows where she belongs: in the darkness. Then her best (well, only) friend turns traitor and runs off with a pair of bisexual humans. She’s forced to hunt him down, with the lives of her unhatched eggs on the line. Undercover in a den of humans, she meets two men. One is a sunlight-haired warrior who adores her, is determined to protect her, and shows off for her at every opportunity. The other, a sickly but brilliant transmasc mage, is is prickly, brooding, and suspicious of her every action… even as an undeniable passion draws them together. Oh, and they’re a package deal. Will Chitterl complete her mission, destroying the traitor and his human lovers? Or will she find redemption? What happens when a monster who’s never known kindness is…Tempted by the Forbidden Monster Hunters?     AmazonKU

CRUCIBLE TIME (YEAR THREE – THE NUGHTSHADE GUILD: BROKEN TIME BOOK TEN) by Landra Graf

The Nightshade Guild: Chapter Three – The year the Guild was lost in time. The time scythe is gone and with it the mages of the Nightshade Guild. Scattered through the ages, the mages will have to use their wits and powers to survive the time period they were sent to and find their way home. With the mages gone, who will protect the world?   AmazonKU

HEART OF ICE (ROYAL ICE DRAGONS BOOK ONE) by May Dawson

Kaelan, the mysterious prince of the ice dragon shifters, never notices the women who fawn over him. But he notices me. When the spy guild I work for assigns me to steal from him, his arrogant, maddening best friend, Thorne, catches me. In retaliation, Kaelan forces me to pose as his adoring fiancé and future queen. Even though he knows I fantasize about murdering him in his sleep. And of course, Kaelan won’t tell me why he needs me to help him save his kingdom. Or why, when we arrive at his castle, I walk right into the Bride Trials he forgot to mention. Now I have to compete for a husband I don’t even want. Also, someone in these trials seems determined to murder me. Maybe I shouldn’t have said I’d rather die than kiss Kaelan again. But then, an icy death might be warmer and fuzzier than spending every day pretending to be in love with the icy Fae prince and his two alluring, dangerous best friends.     AmazonKU

TWO THOUSAND DREAMS (KINGS OF CHAOS BOOK ONE) by Jocelynn Drake

VS Note: LGBTQ, Asian Myth & Legend, Vampire Romance

The Blood Witch Has Changed Everything. Chen traveled to the US with his clan, hoping to rescue his kidnapped brother from the fae. They just need a witch to find the exact location of where the door between the human world and the fae world will open. The one thing Moon can’t do. Chen grabbed the wrong type of witch. That’s not stopping Moon from clinging to Chen as he guides them through a new territory, introducing them to the witches, shifters, and vampires who can help them. The longer Moon remains at Chen’s side, the more he hopes the witch might consider staying with him always. Except that the king of the fae might have other deadly plans for Chen.     AmazonKU

ORACLE OF MIST AND FIRE by K N Lee

She was an oracle in disguise. He was the Prince of War. Now that she is his prisoner, their lives will never be the same. Aela was never meant to leave the confines of her family home. Born with a forbidden gift–the gift of prophetic sight–her wealthy family of High Lords has done everything within their power to protect her. But when someone betrays the family and reveal Aela’s secret, she decides to take her fate into her own hands. A decision that leads her directly to the king’s adopted son–a paladin with a dark history.     Amazon

REIGN (KINDRED THE FATED BOO THREE) by Donna Grant

Magic holds both beauty and danger…As Lady of the Varroki, Malene was powerful and revered. But after a battle, she awakens in Norway as Dagny, a witch with no memories of her past. Her identity fragmented, Dagny finds herself entangled in a life far removed from the path she once trod and seduced by the lure of power. Until that need shifts to passion for the one who has imprisoned her, hoping to make her remember. As a warrior and the Lady’s right hand, Armir will not stop searching for Malene. When he does, she’s not the woman he remembers. Driven by an undying love that transcends the boundaries of time and space, Armir risks everything for her. But enemies lurk in the shadows, waiting to strike. Will he and Malene overcome their pasts to find a future together?    Amazon     Apple Books     Kobo

THE ORC’S CHRISTMAS ROMANCE (PINE RIDGE UNIVERSE) by S C Principale

Welcome back to Pine Ridge, New York, a place where man and monster live in harmony… and even fall in love. But not in Georgie’s case. The hulking green Orc chef of The Pine Loft coffee shop knows that a human woman could put up with an Orc or a workaholic chef, but not both! That is, until he meets Claire, a determined culinary student who falls in love with his food and has no idea of his true identity. Stubborn Claire refuses to stop pursuing the man who captures her heart with his food and his deep, sonorous voice, even if he refuses to show his face. Will her heart still belong to Georgie once she learns the truth?     AmazonKU

HELPFUL HYENA’S ALPHAS (MALE-ORDER MATES BOOK 13) by Lorelai M Hart

Everyone knows me as Nick, the human who helps omegas in need. And while I do assist omegas on the run, and I do work for the omega shelter, I’m neither Nick nor human: I’m Nixon the hyena —not that I’ve ever met my beast. They were stolen from me and the reason I fled my pack all those years ago. Being “human” made it easy for me to help other shifters find their path to freedom. No one suspected me of anything—until they did. Now I need to begin again with a new name and a new location. Staying where I am will only be a homing beacon that puts the shifter omegas at risk. It’s fine. Really it is. I’ve done it before. Only, it isn’t fine. I want more than to have no one know my name and who I truly am. I want real friends and a family. When one of my local otter shifter connections updates me that an omega I helped found his happy ever after via the Male-Order Mates app, I decide to give it a try, hoping to find one mate—instead I find two. Please let them accept me beastless and all, and please give me the strength to show them who I truly am.     AmazonKU

DRAGON COMPELLED (ACCIDENTAL ALCHEMY BOOK TWO) by Jessica Wayne and Heather Hildenbrand

I wanted to give my heart to the dragon king, but the library claimed me first.
Let’s be honest. I suck at my job…so naturally the supernatural library I work for just promoted me. The fact that it comes on the heels of losing the one person who has been there my entire life merely adds insult to injury. Aries is still here, though. At my side. In my bed. Risking his life and the survival of his world to bring my broken family back together. But the danger that lurks inside these walls is far from over. In fact, our enemy might just be closer than we think. And if they find out who Aries really is to me, I won’t just lose my job, I’ll lose my life. Because I’ll die before I let anything happen to my dragon king.     AmazonKU

LEVEES, LOST CROWNS AND LOA (TWISTED SISTERS MIDLIFE MAELSTROM BOOK NINE) by Brenda Trim

After quieting the chaos caused by that pesky, magical hurricane, the sisters could sure use a break. But that’s not how their twisted luck works. Before they can even breathe a sigh of relief, a levee mysteriously breaks, flooding parts of the city making gondolas a viable mode of transportation. The sisters could sit back and enjoy their beignets anyway, but that has never been their style. And if they can declare victory over a malevolent Voodoo Queen, surely they can handle a lake monster rearing its scaly head. If only that were the end of their troubles! When a missing crown with ties to a dangerous loa forces the sisters to play supernatural hide and seek, they aren’t just going to play a friendly game of dress-up once they win. In fact, if they can’t find the crown and it falls into the wrong hands, New Orleans will never be the same. So what’s a coven of trouble-magnet witches to do? With the destiny of their beloved city once again hanging by a thread, you can bet they won’t be sipping potions in their parlor. And this time, when the Twisted Sisters put their wits and spells to the test, they won’t rest until they’ve saved their home – and their favorite demon-owned bar – from the worst possible fate yet.     AmazonKU

MONSTER’S ENEMY (BLACKTHORN ACADEMY FOR SUPERNATURALS BOOK 4) by Cara North

He’s in love with the one witch who could destroy them all. Attending Blackthorn Academy has always been a dream to the Earth-borne witch with basic powers. When the invitation arrives, she can’t wait to get to the place where so many of her ancestors thrived. Only, she arrived a week early, her magic is on the fritz, and her father tampered with her transcripts so she has to find a tutor to survive the Defense Against the Dark Arts class, and fast. Brazrathan Patrick has shifted his focus to becoming a scholar. He stopped goofing around with his best buds and fellow monsters. Even stopped playing in the monster games as part of the team. Nothing would derail him from becoming the future valedictorian of his class and residential professor at this very school some day. When the Headmistress throws curiosity to the wind, fate intervenes and brings two unlikely partners together. There are very few things that can kill a monster of Brazrothan’s genealogical make-up, but the woman he loves might just be number one.

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AT ODDS WITH THE GODS by E J Russell

The road to redemption is long, rough, and steep. Bring snacks. Finn Lassiter is a werewolf without a pack. Or a roof over his head. Or more than five bucks to his name. He’s exhausted every lifeline except the one that makes him want to howl: begging his cousin, the supreme alpha, for charity. After the way Finn behaved for their entire lives, it’s entirely possible he’ll be turned down flat or banished forever when he makes that call tomorrow. So today he’s blowing his last dollar at Nectar & Ambrosia—he needs one more smile from the bakery’s beautiful owner to weather the bleak years ahead. Ganymede, former cup bearer to the Greek gods, is reveling in his new life as a restaurateur in Portland, Oregon. He’s finally free of the Olympians and their extremely tedious menu options. Finn, the cute customer who’s haunted the corner table in his bakery since opening day, is just icing on the cake. When the gods stage an encore, however, attempting to weasel out of their Fates-mandated atonement labors, Gany’s new livelihood isn’t the only thing at stake—Finn’s safety and freedom are at risk, too. Of course Gany invites Finn to stay with him until the danger passes! It would be irresponsible not to. Right? Although with all the baggage he’s carrying from his past, that idea just might be only half-baked.

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HALDOR: ELEMENTALS CT MC BOOK SIX by Alexi Ferreira

HALDOR – I am lost, drowning in my own rage. The only life in me is the revenge that I take in all those that are responsible for the death of my sister.I am on a race to my own end. I am ready for the peace that death will offer me for when my revenge has been met, until fate intervenes and an explosion of change ignites my soul and the culprit is an argumentative, siren of a woman that has my blood boiling through my veins in mindless passion. DRUZA – He explodes into my life like an avenging angel, his presence can be a flourishing beginning or a torturous end for me. His aura a beacon of pain that pulls at my heart. Every beat a symphony because of his existence. I can’t be with him, but I don’t want to be without him.     AmazonKU

SHADOW GAMBIT (CURSED DESCENDANTS BOOK THREE) by A S Green

urns out all’s NOT fair in love and war, and this supernatural battle is just beginning. Stella and Ethan are quickly learning that every step forward leaves them two steps back. Sure, they now know where to find the countercurse that will give them a shot at happily ever after, but stealing another coven’s grimoire was never going to be easy. And even if they can get their hands on the spell book, there’s no guarantee they haven’t been tricked. Their last hope ends up being their next mistake. Breaking Bridget Bishop’s centuries-old curse on Ethan’s family line causes a new kind of evil to leak into the world—an evil that has them fighting for their lives against an enemy neither of them foresaw.     AmazonKU

ORC SAVAGE (MATES OF THE RISEN ASH CLAN BOOK TWO) by Celeste King

He’s feral – just like me. I can’t trust this wild orc savage. Yet I’m drawn to his primal power. My body heats under his gaze. I crave him, though I try to hide it. But in my core I know – he’s my match. Possessive. Dominant. Wild. I lead this pack, but to the scarred orc I can only ever be his woman. Only ever serve him. My only action can be to surrender to him. When our eyes meet, his claim is clear. The walls of my stubbornness have fallen. Leaving my love exposed.     AmazonKU

BONDS OF BLOOD (WILD HEARTS BOOK FIVE) by Nazri Noor

Family matters. With the help of his found family and his beloved Prince Sylvain, Lochlann Wilde has finally conquered the four oriels of the Wispwood. Now that the elemental gemstones are united in his amulet, Locke can earn Aphrodite’s favor. Whatever that may be. But there’s plenty to do in the meantime, anyway. Catching up with his mom, for example, or exploring his true identity as a half-undine human. Sylvain’s hotness and histrionics keep him very busy, too. But something strange is afoot at the academy. The arrival of a familiar face, a mythical mage, a living legend… except that no one even knew he was still alive. Grand Summoner Baylor Wilde has returned to the Wispwood.     AmazonKU

ANCIENT PROMISES (CIDER FALLS SHIFTERS BOOK SIX) by R E Butler

When dragon shifter Eivross balks at his king brother’s desire to wage war against another nest, he chooses to be exiled instead of helping his brother take innocent lives. Exile for a dragon shifter means finding a new place to call home, and he chooses Cider Falls. Diem loves Cider Falls and working in the bookstore she owns, and she’s even happier now that she’s picked up a volunteer job at the school library. When a stranger comes to town, Diem knows he’s her truemate, and not just because he shifts when they meet and rips the front door off its hinges. But Eivross won’t take Diem as his mate because his brother is dangerous and he’s worried she’ll be caught in the crossfire. When a spurned female dragon tells his brother where Eivross is, he shows up with an army, intending to take Diem for his own mate and kill Eivross in the process. Can Eivross keep Diem safe against a horde of angry dragons, or will he lose the most important treasure of all?

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DATING A LOVE GODDESS (JINX PARANORMAL DATING AGENCY BOOK ONE) by Laura Greenwood

A love goddess might know a lot about romance, but can she find it for herself? As a goddess of love, Aine is used to thinking about romance, just not her own. But after calling a Council of the other love gods, she finds herself with the possibility that someone might want her. Min knows that winning Aine’s heart is going to be tough, but he’s determined to convince her that they could be good together. Can the two of them figure out how to make it work?

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REBEL WITCH (OUTLAW: A THIEVES SERIES BOOK THREE) by Lexi Blake

Kelsey Owens just wants to settle in with her gorgeous husbands, surrounding herself with her reclaimed family. Preparations should be made for the arrival of their new son. The world has other plans. War is brewing, powerful forces are lining up against everyone she loves, and her latest prisoner also happens to be her best friend in the world. Being the sheriff of the supernatural world really sucks sometimes. Olivia Carey lost everything. Stripped of the magic that gave her life color and substance, she thought it couldn’t get worse. Then Kelsey was gone. She found a light in the darkness. A path back to her magic, but claiming it somehow put her on the opposite side of a war with everyone she knew and cared for. She knows that her cause was just, but lately things are confusing. Captured by the rebels she tormented and once called friends, she is forced to question everything she knows. When someone dear to them both is struck down, Kelsey and Liv must join forces again. Only Liv can work the spell to save them, but that spell requires a unique ingredient found only on the Hell plane. Stealing it will mean risking everything—including the growing bond between Liv and her old boyfriend, Casey Lane. Hell has some tricks up its sleeve for both Liv and Kelsey. And in the midst of battle, Liv will be forced to decide between saving their world and burning it all down.

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BLACK HEART BLOOMING (PHOENIX IMMORTAL BOOK THREE) by Alexa Piper

He looked fierce now. Had since I’d mentioned occasionally dying. To be…cherished like that. To have someone who cared about my deaths, it…it had been a very long time. Cursed with immortality, the man known as the Black Shuck by some, as Bennet by others, has resigned himself to a lonely, endless existence. Long days are interspersed with death, dying, and the odd assassin job. During one of these jobs, he dies and comes back to life in front of very human and very innocent Amory, who is both fascinating and enchanting. Through his courting, Bennet finds himself enjoying his existence for the first time in a long time. He will do anything to protect Amory, will die and live for this human who has captured his immortal heart. Yet, the self-doubt Bennet hides behind a confident mask plagues him, and beings from the supernatural world he is a part of target Amory to target him. Bennet knows what he wants, but will all the skills he learned over hundreds of years be enough to keep Amory? Note: This book covers some of the events that occur in Moonlight Cherries. While this is the third book in a series, it can be read before books one and two as an alternative entry point. Given the character telling the story is an immortal assassin, some readers may find this book too dark.

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GILDED WINGS (FALLEN FAE GODS BOOK ONE) by Jaymin Eve

VS Note: Author sez this is a continuation of a short story previously released, but now is at 95K words.

One call changed the course of my life forever. When my phone rings after a night drinking with my best friend, I had no idea my whole world was about to change. “A book is missing,” a deep, unnaturally enticing voice growls down the line. Panicked, I race out to Dragerfield Library, breaking all the rules—even if a book is missing, we’re only allowed on property during the day. But if I don’t find that ancient tome, I’ll be fired anyway. “You should have waited until morning, human.” Too late to retreat, I soon learn why the rules exist. Dragerfield is a doorway between worlds. A doorway to Risest, the Faerie realm. A realm they access at night. And I’m the moronic human who wandered uninvited into their midst. The fae use humans for two reasons: entertainment, and well, you can use your imagination for the other. Even worse, the voice on the line that set all of this in motion is no ordinary fae. Drager, with his dragon scales and smoky scent is one of their gods. A Fallen Five. My new captor. A missing book is the least of my worries now. I’d thought I was about to be fired, but instead, I’m heading to Faerie. And it might be a one way trip.     AmazonKU

AUDITED BY ANUBIS (MONSTROUS MEET CUTES) by Wendi Gogh

AUDITED BY A MONSTER—sounds awful, right?I knew I shouldn’t have opened my door, but when a seven-foot descendant of a death god comes calling, you answer. Especially if this Anubis is from the government, but I don’t have anything to hide from the IRS. Right? Right?! Turns out, my mom—a.k.a. my business accountant—does. Now, every time I turn around, he’s there. Assessing. Advising. Arousing me until I can’t think straight. But I don’t need a stranger to fix my problems. I’m doing just fine on my own, and I swear the only thing crumbling in my life is the topping on my amazing fruit cobblers. Will I let Ahnou past the defenses I’ve built around my heart, or is my fall about to get taxing?     AmazonKU

GRUMPY ALPHA’S DESTINY by Danie Clark

VS Note: Listed in erotica.

I was not going to marry some random she-wolf my parents picked out for me. There had to be another option. I need to clear my head and found myself on the road, driving to the local cafe just inside the town by the pack. Something smells unusually good. It’s like raspberries and chocolate. The silken creamy richness lingers in the air with a slight punctuated tartness.My eyes flash yellow as we see the waitress. I know the smell is coming from this girl approaching. I know her. It’s Inez Calton. I used to bully her in High School. Under my breath I mutter, “Really Goddess?? You love playing games with me.” She is my mate. Boy, do I have a lot to make up for. I saw her walking towards me. Her white hair shimmering, green eyes locked and the dress… It slid around her curves with each step. I’m a lucky wolf, if only I can just get her to forgive me.   Amazon

CATCHING THE DRAGON’S HEART (HEARTSTONE RESCUE BOOK TWO) by Minerva Howe

Eyv never expected his dragon betrothed to throw him over for his brother. Or for his family to agree to it, and to try to hurt him. But just when he believes his life is over, an alpha dragon swoops out of the sky to save him. Too bad his heartstone is already smashed, which is a usually death sentence. Durango is all about rescuing other dragons, and he and his team get to Eyv just in time. And when he touches Eyv, he knows he’s in trouble. He wants Eyv as his mate, but that means they have to find Eyv a new stone. And even if they do that, can they find a way to be together if Durango is still out rescuing other dragons? These two must find both common ground and a solution to Eyv’s stone problem, and fast.     AmazonKU

ROCK FALL (MONSTER PREY MATES BOOK THREE) by HB Jacks

Alone, pregnant and running from monsters…I thought I knew what I was signing up for at Prometheus labs. A living wage salary in return for terrible hours, appalling working conditions and the occasional medical trial to give me a nice end of month boost in funds. I never expected to end up pregnant and transported to a completely different world, where gargoyles taunt me and my life is immeasurably worse. Until they show up.
Two alpha gargoyles, granite gods of males, along with a gargoyle knight who could charm the birds from the trees. They never expected to find me, and now they’re claiming me, and my unborn child for themselves. I’m not ready to surrender anything, but my treacherous body tells me otherwise. It needs the attention of all three gargoyles, over and over again. But I’m not going to let them take my heart. Gargoyles have destroyed my life, and I have no reason to let them in, no matter they call me ‘mate’ and make every part of me sing like I belong to them. I won’t give in. And when I have my baby, I’m leaving. et them try to stop me.     AmazonKU

TWO TWISTED CROWNS (THE SHEPHERD KING BOOK TWO) by Rachel Gillig

Gripped by a tyrant king and in the thrall of dark magic, the kingdom is in peril. Elspeth and Ravyn have gathered most of the twelve Providence Cards, but the last—and most important—one remains to be found: the Twin Alders. If they’re going to find the card before Solstice and set free the kingdom, they will need to journey through the dangerous mist-cloaked forest. The only one who can lead them through is the monster that shares Elspeth’s head: the Nightmare. And he’s not eager to share any longer.

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WOLVES ALWAYS BITE (WILLOWS LAKE SUPERNATURALS BOOK TWO) by Lori Ames

What’s a simple human to do when he discovers supernatural beings are real? Ask a lot of questions, take a lot of notes, and try to seduce a werewolf, of course. 
Jeremy has always wanted to befriend mythical creatures, play with forbidden magic, and meet his fated mate. Okay, okay. He knows the difference between fiction and real life; he is an author after all… Or he would be if he ever got to “The End” on one of his stories. So he realizes his desire to live inside a fantasy romance novel is a touch unrealistic, but where is the joy in living a life that is boring and predictable and overwhelmingly blah? At least that’s what he thinks until a hot AF werewolf saves him from his freaky boss and turns his whole life upside down. And his boss? She isn’t the weird old lady he thought she was, but how could he have guessed she is a grumpy goblin with a reputation for selling black-market magical artifacts? Now Jeremy is determined to know everything about the supernatural world, and Adrian, his swoon-worthy werewolf hero, is willing to answer all his questions, even when they make the big guy blush. But when his former goblin boss kidnaps his cat to convince Jeremy to return the items she thinks he stole, things get serious fast. Now in between plotting his next MM romance and seducing the beautiful werewolf (and not just for research purposes), he needs to stage a cat rescue. Life is definitely not boring now.     AmazonKU

THE FORSAKEN VAMPIRE (DIRTY BLOOD BOOK FOUR) by Penelope Barsetti

My task is simple—kidnap Princess Rolfe. But the second I lay eyes on her…I realize she’s anything but simple. Rancor, Leader of the Teeth, has commanded I fetch her in exchange for the Golden Serpent venom. But my plan is immediately derailed when I feel it. When I feel how much she wants me…I’ve had many lovers in my lifetime, but her passion puts them all to shame. One night turns into two…and then three…and then it becomes clear all my nights will be reserved for this woman. But I gave Rancor my word—and I have to keep it. She’s too ferocious to take by force so I drug her before I steal her from Delacroix. I escort her all the way to the Teeth and leave her there until Rancor tells me his plans. “We’ll play with her for a bit…and then we’ll eat her. And once her father comes for her, we’ll eat him too.” With my obligation fulfilled, I’m free to go. But can I leave such a beautiful woman to a horrible fate?     AmazonKU

DAWN OF FATE AND VALOR (AWAKENED FATES BOOK TWO) by Lucinda Dark

Born a royal heir. Fallen from grace. Born as the daughter of the Saintess Queen, now my hands are soaked in blood. I am a killer. I am Awakened. I am a Queen without a throne. Against the wishes of my escort guard, Solomon, I must seek the aid from the kingdom of my betrayer. As the connection between Solomon and I soars to new heights, one thing is becoming incredibly clear…My newfound abilities have brought with them secrets. Dreams torment me, and I am lost to understand what they mean … and why the image of my Goddess’s lover looks like Solomon. A mad prince, a lost friend, mortal enemies … I have to find a way to save my country and my sanity.   AmazonKU

HIDDEN HUNTER: VAMPIRES OF BLOOD AND BONES 15 by B A Stretke

There is something in the woods…Kevin Paulson has had nearly everything in his life ripped away from him. He’s now alone in the woods of Central Michigan building a homestead for himself and wondering where everything went wrong and if he’ll ever be able to trust again. What he doesn’t know is that he is far from alone out here in these woods, woods that for hundreds of years have been the playgrounds of cougars and vampires. He’s being watched from afar by a trained soldier of the DuCane Coven, for his safety and something else. The more the soldier watches, the more intrigued and even beguiled he becomes by Kevin, shunning all society and going back to basics. Kevin will soon learn that the man watching him from afar will become his champion and his everlasting love. Archer Quinn is an elite soldier, tracker, and assassin of Coven DuCane. He’s worked in the field for years advancing his Coven’s interests, but was called home for a special assignment. Keep watch …(more blurb on ebook seller’s page)   Amazon