As always, I recommend sampling before you buy! I have not read most of the new releases listed (although I always end up one-clicking a bunch as I prepare these posts LOL).
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TAMED BY AN ALIEN WARLORD (FATED MATES OF THE FAELAERN WARRIORS BOOK 2) by Ava Ross
Durran: The Earthling females are settling into our clan, finding new homes high in the forest’s canopy. Matches are being made, but not for me. Scarred as I am, none will ever glance my way. But one Earthling… Rayne’s sweet and funny, and I want to scoop her up in my arms and kiss her until she moans my name. To protect my heart, I’ll keep busy with my investigation into a new threat to our clan. Someone’s harming our trees, and I need to stop them before our way of life is destroyed.
Rayne: To distract myself from my ongoing lust for Durran, I’m focusing on researching the substance poisoning the clan’s trees and raising my five-year-old daughter. She’s bonding with a trundier, and I’m worried she’ll fly off into the sunset on the creature that pretty much looks like a giant hornet. But when Durran and I kiss, and kisses lead to other things, I’m thrown for a loop. Can a gruff alien trundier trainer and a single mom find true love on a planet far from Earth?
THE LINDEN LEGACY (CONCLAVE WORLDS BOOK 3) by Kenley Davidson
Callista Linden isn’t technically a princess, but she’s lived like one since the day she was born. Her life is all about high heels, high speeds, and high stakes, and heaven help any guy who gets in her way. After years of living from one thrill to the next, no one takes her seriously, and she’s careful to keep it that way. Callista has big plans for the corporation her mother and grandfather have nearly destroyed, but to gain control, she’ll have to play—and win—a dangerous game that already claimed the life of her older brother. Which makes it even more of a shock when that brother, Phillip Linden, turns out to be less dead than everyone was led to believe. Killian Avalar is a pirate, a liar, and a fraud. He’s also ruthless when it comes to getting what he wants, and he’s not above impersonating a dead man to gain control of the largest corporation on Earth. But standing in his way is a powerful woman more than willing to fight for what’s hers, even if it means taking on family. Their collision is inevitable, but if they can’t work out a compromise, it may end in the destruction of everything they’re fighting to save. Not just a family or a corporation, but all life on Earth. An invasion is coming, and if the humans can’t stop fighting each other, they won’t have a prayer of stopping it in time.
POST APOCALIPSTICK by Various
VS Note: Saw this on the Queer SciFi twitter feed…
We all know what it’s like to be completely overwhelmed, to feel like the world isending. We all know what it’s like to feel alone.So many people in the LGBTQ community face these struggles daily. We decided tohonor this struggle and support one of own who felt like 2020 was going to end herworld, by compiling post apocalyptic stories from some of the best in the business.These are stories of survival, of strength, of mistakes and misguided good intentions.These are stories of hardship, of loneliness, of perseverance, and love. The proceedsfor this book go to helping the beautiful, talented, and amazing writer S.A. Hunt whodeserves nothing but the best…But the book is also for you. Yes. You. Whoever you are. It’s for you. When you feellike you’re alone in a dying world, put on some lipstick, hold your head high andjourney with us through these epic tales of Post Apocalipstick heroes. We’ll see you there.
GEARBREAKERS by Zoe Hana Mikuta
VS Note: Not a romance but sounds like romantic elements maybe…
We went past praying to deities and started to build them instead...The shadow of Godolia’s tyrannical rule is spreading, aided by their giant mechanized weapons known as Windups. War and oppression are everyday constants for the people of the Badlands, who live under the thumb of their cruel Godolia overlords. Eris Shindanai is a Gearbreaker, a brash young rebel who specializes in taking down Windups from the inside. When one of her missions goes awry and she finds herself in a Godolia prison, Eris meets Sona Steelcrest, a cybernetically enhanced Windup pilot. At first Eris sees Sona as her mortal enemy, but Sona has a secret: She has intentionally infiltrated the Windup program to destroy Godolia from within. As the clock ticks down to their deadliest mission yet, a direct attack to end Godolia’s reign once and for all, Eris and Sona grow closer—as comrades, friends, and perhaps something more.
CAVE MEN (THE FIRST MOUNTAIN MAN BOOK 4) by Frankie Love
Finding my best-friend is my one and only mission. I thought maybe she’d been kidnapped, hurt, lost – I never imagined time travel. When I slide into a prehistoric lagoon, I know she must be here. Somewhere. But I’m not alone in this jungle. The moment I step onto dry land, it’s not a wild animal I’m facing off. It’s two primal, feral, filthy, dirty men. It’s not that they need a shower. No. These men need something else. I can see it in their eyes. Feel it in their touch. There’s only one thing these cave men want. And it’s me.
SAVED BY THE ALIEN COMMANDER (FATED STAR MATES BOOK 4) by Kyla Quinn
Yesterday, aliens abducted me and I wound up in a breeding center. Today, the spaceship I escaped in crashed into the planet’s wilderness. What next? A group of musclebound blue aliens with lethal claws and dagger teeth claim to be our rescuers and offer to protect us. I have two choices: go with the rebel warriors to their compound or try to survive alone in the alien wastelands. Their leader Fin is fierce and domineering with a temper that frightens me. The ex-commander suffered horrific losses at the hands of the planet’s ruling Regime, and now he leads the fight against them. I’ve experienced loss too, and I understand grief, so my heart hurts for this broken alien. I want to help him as he helped me, but Fin won’t let anybody close. Until now. I’ve discovered Fin and his son have a shocking secret, and he’s forced to bring me into his life to protect them both….(more blurb on ebook seller page…)
BEDLAM: WORLD FALLEN 3 by Susanna Strom
The pandemic has ravaged the world and taken everything from Sunny McAllister. But when she literally collides with her older brother’s best friend—the guy she’s lusted after for years—hope and desire spark anew. Rich, handsome, happy-go-lucky Kyle Chamberlain used to lead a charmed existence. Since society collapsed, he’s had to fight for everything—food, survival, and the safety of others. Now that he’s found Sunny, his focus is on protecting her, which means getting her to the secluded ranch where he’s made a safe home with his friends. Only Sunny’s not the starry-eyed innocent he remembers. The heat between them burns as bright as it has in her fantasies, but as much as she wants a life with Kyle, she’s determined not to abandon their hometown and its survivors. When a powerful old acquaintance rides into town with his private army, he promises Sunny and Kyle the keys to the kingdom if they join forces with him. But deals that sound too good to be true usually are.
ALIEN ABDUCTION FOR BEGINNERS: CHRISTMAS ASSIGNMENT (THE INTERGALACTIC GUIDE TO HUMANS BOOK 5) by Skye MacKinnon
Sisters A-Vay and A-Ven are close to finishing their course in Alien Abduction at the prestigious Intergalactic University. To stay top of their class, they need to perform the best abduction Earth has never seen. After weeks of monitoring the planet’s communications, they’ve set their eyes on Earth’s most famous man, a guy with a white beard and red coat. He may be old but he’s ho-ho-hot and his bells still jingle! Now if only the sisters knew what to do about the reindeer in the cargo bay.
THE REBELLION ENGINES: AN OPIUM WAR STEAMPUNK ADVENTURE (GUNPOWDER CHRONICLES BOOK 4) by Jeannie Lin
China, 1853. Jin Soling’s divided loyalties rest on a knife’s edge. Paired with Chen Chang-wei, her former betrothed, Soling works as a physician in a secret factory building automatons to march on the empire’s battleground cities. Though Soling and Chang-wei’s bond has grown stronger, the strain of serving a country in turmoil threatens to tear them apart. From a dangerous smuggling run in pirate-infested waters to a dramatic confrontation in the winding streets of Shanghai, Soling learns that the greatest danger might not come from foreign invaders, but from forces inside their borders. Will Soling sacrifice her life and love to an empire that has forgotten its own people?
PLANET CAT (SHIFTERS WORLD) by Rebecca Royce
Tiffany Keyes is the one of the best problem-solvers the Union has ever had. They send her all over the universe to handle disruptions any way she sees fit. She hates them but it isn’t like she has a lot of options and she’s determined not to end her life the same way she started it: in the dead zone.
When she arrives on what is not affectionately referred to as Planet Cat to deal with the notoriously isolationist lion shifters she has heard nothing good about, she finds herself in a situation she’s never been in before—the leaders of the planet are absolutely certain she’s their mate. They are strong, difficult, and in charge of an entire planet. Now, they have no intention of letting her go until they’ve convinced her that what they can scent is real. She is theirs. But Tiffany knows nothing in her life goes that simply. She can’t be their mate, she’s not one of their species. This can’t be real. Only it is starting to feel that way. More and more every day. Tiffany is used to complications but this might be one even she can’t solve. She might have to just go for it. And damn the consequences.
WARLORD AND THE WAIF (ALPHA WORLDS BOOK 1) by Chloe Parker
ELLA – I didn’t ask to be abducted by aliens, but the Hyperboreans took me anyway. Now, they’ve left me on the dying planet of Myste, indentured to the warden of a prison in the clouds. And my captor? That’s Calder, a former Skoll Warrior and the devil himself. Calder is cold, cruel, and cranky, trapped on Myste by a curse laid on him centuries ago. He’s made it clear that we aren’t going to get along, but I see the hungry way his eyes roam over my curves, like he would love to devour me. And I can’t say the feeling isn’t mutual, as his hard muscles and broad shoulders don’t go unnoticed. I ache for his touch, but I won’t let him break me down. I’m going to escape from this castle, whether he likes it or not. CALDER – From the moment I saw her, I had to have her. The headstrong, stubborn human enrages me, even as she leaves me hungry for her touch. I thought my heart had gone cold after centuries trapped on this planet, but she warms my skin until I burn. Her touch is the only thing that eases the pain of my curse, and my desire for her grows stronger every day. I know that she hates me, but I can feel the desire that tethers us to one another. I will have her, if it’s the last thing I do.
HEART’S KEEPER (DARK WORLD MATES BOOK 4) by Olivia Riley
Xerus: loyal, protective, swift, powerful. Named predomis–highest warrior among the vrisha–and guardian to his queen. And Lana’s one true mate. Several years after Lazris, Lana has called the vrisha’s world her home. After a long mission kept her and Xerus away, they finally return to Tryth, hoping to settle back into the life they had and spend each moment together. But when the discovery of a galaxy-sized threat presents itself, and they learn of a dangerous empire seeking to hunt humans for its benefit, Lana and Xerus must work together to stop a major catastrophe and possible war, before it’s too late. As large of a problem that seems, Lana finds an even darker, more disturbing, complication within her own mate. Something that could sever their relationship completely and shatter the bond they had built since the beginning. As they strive to save the human race from being hunted and killed, Lana fights to save the one who matters to her the most.
DOUBLE THREAT: A THRILLER by F Paul Wilson
VS Note: Not a romance but a scifi release of note. Sounded good.
Daley has a problem. Her 26-year life so far has been unconventional, to say the least, but now she’s got this voice in her head. It claims to be a separate entity that’s going to be sharing her body from now on. At first she thinks she’s schizophrenic, then considers the possibility that maybe she really has been invaded – but by what? Medical tests turn up nothing, yet the voice persists… and won’t stop talking! When she finally she accepts the reality that she has a symbiont, she discovers that together they can cure people of the incurable. Maybe hosting a symbiont isn’t such a bad thing.
She retreats to a remote town in the southwest desert to hone her healing skills. But there she runs afoul of the Pendry clan, leaders of an obscure cult that worships the Visitors who inhabited the area millions of years ago. They plan to bring them back but believe Daley is the prophesied “Duad” who will undo all the cult’s efforts. She must be eliminated. You know things are bad when the voice in your head is the only one you can trust.
CHOSEN (INTO THE SMUGGLER’S ARMS BOOK 3) by Maddie Syn
When I was carried off of that Patrol ship, starving and barely able to keep my eyes open, it was in the arms of a hulking alien with a fierce look in his eyes. Now, I’ve woken up in a strange bed, in a strange house, and the man standing in front of me looks like a boy dressing up in his father’s suits. But just when I’m starting to think that there’s been some kind of mistake, I discover that there’s more to him than meets the eye. This is his palace and this city is his home. When we find out that the Patrol is on their way to destroy it all, I have to find a way to stop them, even if I can barely stand on my own two feet. With blazing guns, a mysterious military outfit, and a secret millionaire smuggler as my only comrade, this is our chance to run the Patrol out of the skies for good.
DELIVERED BY THE DEFENDER: KINDRED TALES 34 by Evangeline Anderson
VS Note: 135K words
Selena Bates’s ex was as boring as they come–entirely too vanilla for her adventurous tastes. Now she’s getting a chance to visit a whole new planet where nobody is vanilla. On Ma’shorka Centra, all females are required to have a “Seal of Independence” prominently displayed, or a male Master who is responsible for keeping them in line. Unfortunately, Selena is single, but a girl can dream, can’t she? And anyway, she’s determined to have the adventure of a lifetime, playing her violin for the Emperor himself. Valen is a Defender–the Kindred version of a lawyer. He’s also a Pitch-Blood Kindred–the only kind of Blood Kindred who actually needs to drink blood. Having taken a vow never to call a bride, he is intensely irritated to find that he is sitting next to a tempting, curvy Elite on the interstellar shuttle to Ma’shorka Centra. Determined to ignore her, he gives Selena the impression that he’s a world-class jerk. However, when she gets attacked at the alien spaceport and her Seal of Independence is stolen, Valen comes to her rescue. But there’s one big problem–without her Seal, she needs a “Master”– and guess who has to step up and help her out? Valen is determined to keep his vow, no matter how tempting Selena is. But when she is framed by the vengeful Third Empress for a crime she didn’t commit, only he can defend her in the crooked Ma’shorkan High Court. Will Selena have to serve her sentence of “a hundred thousand lifetimes of hard labor?” And will Valen be able to resist the tempting little Earth female?
ALIEN REBEL’S FAKE BRIDE (DRACONIAN WARRIORS BOOK 13) by Juno Wells
Crystal – Truth be told I’ve always been a little jumpy but being kidnapped by aliens shoved my anxiety into high gear. They buy and sell us Earth girls like chattel. Stealing us from our dying planet and keeping us on lockdown until they’re ready to trade us away. When my fellow humans and I are rescued by the savage Draconian Warriors things get better, but we’re not free. So the other women leverage me into mating one of the Draconians in a grand scheme to take over the ship. I’m nothing if not a team player but why did it have to be the huge scarred one who’s as socially awkward as I am? Deceiving these brutal warriors seems like a really bad idea, the kind that could cause a small human like me to wind up dead, or worse, desperately in love with a massive, winged, and tailed alien. Drake – I live for nothing more than starting a revolution among my Draconian brethren. I will set us free, at long last, from the misery of our Draconian Queens who have been driven insane by a parasite. I don’t have time or desire to rescue the human Queens, but my brother insists. When one of them lays claim to me, I’m suspicious. She panicked at the mere sight of me during the rescue and only hours later she selected me for her mate? I’m no fool. She’s a wily one, talking and squirming her way past my defenses. She’s soft, beautiful and scents like a goddess but I can’t let her ruin my people’s only chance at freedom. Somehow, I have to make her my Queen and set my people free.
EARTH VACATION FOR THE ALIEN by C Y Croc
This a short 45 min / 1 hour read humerous tongue in cheek scifi romance read! The year is 2157 – Earth has finally embraced the different alien species and cultures that first made an appearance in 2125. In a bid to improve human-alien relations, this year is the first time Earth’s new global government has opened its hospitality arms wide to invite their alien neighbours to come and take their vacations on Earth. Brutio is one of the first to try. It’s also the first time he’s tried a human female. What’s his first impression? Yummy!
WILD KING (ROYAL ALIENS) by Loki Renard
My name’s Blaire Wilson. I was born in the saddle. The old family ranch has fallen on hard times, but I’m not the kind of girl to sell up. I came to Epona Prime where the best horses in the universe run free. My goal: to catch a stallion, bring it home, and make a fortune from stud fees. What I didn’t know before I got here is that all Epona Prime’s horses belong to King Equs, the stallion king.
He conquered his world on horseback, and I’ve just been caught trying to steal one of his favorite mounts. That makes me a horse rustler, and the penalty for theft on Epona Prime is harsh.
But King Equs takes pity on me, and saves me from the noose. This harsh warlord king owns me.
He’s going to break me in the old fashioned way. But I’m one fiery filly who won’t submit without a fight. I know how to throw a buck when he least expects it – and he knows how to ride me through it.
TAMING THE ALIEN OVERLORD (NOVA BRIDES BOOK 1) by Thea Dane
One minute I had a cushy job as an assistant to one of Earth’s intergalactic ambassadors. Now I’m stuck on Planet Xaxos with a seven-foot alien overlord. I don’t know what’s bigger, his muscles, his retractable horns or…his ego.Rone Azulim is used to being in charge. He lords over a whole planet and fleet of soldiers. My planet wants to form an alliance. He will only do so if I stay with him. As his mate. If Rone thinks I’m going to give up my independence to become his earthly arm candy, he’s out of his mind. I don’t care if his powerful voice and talented golden hands send thrills down my spine. It’ll take more than his dominant ways to make me submit. But we have more problems besides seeing whose will is strongest. Another alien species is planning an attack on Xaxos’ capital. If they’re not stopped, Earth will be next. Can I find a way to get out of this mission? Or will I trust Rone enough to want to stay with him…forever?
ALIEN WARRIOR’S TREASURE by Sue Mercury
When Molly is rescued by a sexy Vaxxlian named Gavvin, she expects the muscle-bound warrior to carry her off and claim her as his bride–whether she’s willing or not. Instead, he heals her wounds and promises not to hurt her, and his gentle but protective demeanor wins her over. But when he eventually turns cold and pushes her away, she’s left confused and heartbroken. Determined to make a life for herself on planet New Vaxx, she visits Vaxxlian Matchmakers–only to receive shocking news about the identity of her soul mate. Gavvin is an outcast among his people, and he has no plans to take a bride. But his self-control is tested when he comes across Molly, a human woman in distress. She’s the sweetest, most beautiful female he’s ever met, and her enticing scent calls up long-buried primal needs. Pushing her away is the hardest thing he’s ever done, but it’s for the best. How could any female find happiness mated to an outcast like him? But when Molly’s life is threatened, he’ll risk everything to save the sweet human who’s stolen his heart.
FOUR (ALIEN WARRIORS OF NEW DILARIA BOOK 7) by Piper Fox
The Thaint warriors are gearing up to leave their underground homes and take what they think is theirs. The Dilarians are battle weary and the other tribe believes they have nothing left to lose. My four mates and I are standing in the center of a war none of us want to see go down. Both tribes have already lost so much, and a war over women could devastate us all. It might be time for the females to make some claims of their own.
MINERS OF JAROMIR: SHUDDRE by Leora Gonzales
A woman on a mission…Petal Jane, PJ to her family, is on the way to rescue her big sister—whether she wants her to or not. Or at least that was the plan her parents had come up with. “Don’t worry,” they assured her. It was supposed to be foolproof. First, sign up for the Djaromir volunteer program. Check. Second, catch a Phaeton spaceship to the distant planet where her sister had disappeared to. Check. Last, grab her sister and get the hell back to Earth before one of the big guys think she’s there to get mated, sexed up, and pregnant like all the other fools she’d arrived with…And that’s where she runs into a snag. He’s more than a little rough around the edges…Shuddre doesn’t talk much—if at all. His penchant for silence, combined with his mountainous size, makes others uncomfortable. Taller and wider than all of his brethren, his bulk is both a blessing and a curse. His massive size and abilities are valuable assets to Gunninng, yet when he’s within the tunnels of the city, he feels suffocated. It’s one of the reasons why he’s determined to answer his warlord’s summons, find out what Gunninng needs, and then get the hell back to the mines as quickly as possible. He never thought there’d be anything to keep him here…Until he saw her.
SPECIAL DELIVERY SUMMER: AN MPREG COLLECTION by Various
Short stories of summer fun and love by 6 best selling MPreg Romance authors. This collection features happily ever afters that are sure to warm your heart. Available for a limited time.
KINN (THE OMEGA COLLECTIVE BOOK 3) by Mina Carter and Susan Hayes
She hates the alien warriors that conquered her world. All of them but one…Serena lived by three rules – Survive. Fight back. Stay hidden. But that was before. Before she was caught and brought to T’Kinn, the most arrogant, annoying alien she’s ever met…and the sexiest.This alien isn’t just a warrior – he’s a healer, and a threat to every secret she has. He’s determined to discover what she is and he’ll use every tool at his disposal… including her own desires. He thought she was the key to unlock the mysteries of these human females – but she is so much more. Kinn’s orders were clear. Find out why the females of Earth are different. Serena’s arrival in his hall gives him the perfect opportunity to learn more – if only she’d stop fighting him. Fierce, determined, and beautiful, she’s a constant source of chaos in his well ordered life. But once he learns her secret, all bets are off, and he will do whatever it takes to claim her as his own. Even if keeping her was never meant to be.
SKYE’S SANCTUARY (THE SANCTUARY SERIES BOOK 5) by Nikita Slater
VS Note: Embarrassed to say the first book in the series in stuck in my TBR list. I’ll have to move it up!
I am Skye, and this is my Sanctuary now. I will rule this land with Wolfe at my side and build a future for our citizens. Together, we will seek the cure to the dreaded Death Kiss, explore the eastern Sanctuaries and create a lasting peace for those who call Sanctuary home. We will take back this apocalypse and rise once more.
RANSOM: UNCHAINED OMEGAVERSE M/F ALPHA OMEGA ROMANCE by Callie Rhodes
Once there were boundaries…but now that their chains are broken, these alphas refused to be contained. Eight years ago, Ransom was only a teenager headed for the alpha territory of the Boundarylands when he was captured and held prisoner by a power hungry madman. Since that day he’s been kept deep underground, subjected to experimentation and torture. But now his prison has been to reduced rubble, and there’s only one thing he wants more than freedom…revenge.Gretchen Conrad is following a story about an explosion at a remote government site when she discovers something terrifying…something impossible—an alpha outside the Boundarylands. But even though Gretchen knows she should be afraid of this scarred beast, she can’t deny the primal pull she feels when he comes too close.But the more time she spends with Ransom, the more she feels herself changing…until she’s no longer sure if she’ll ever be the same again.
LOOKING GLASS FOES (ELIZABETH HUNTER-PAYNE STEAMPUNK ADVENTURES BOOK 8) by Mikala Ash
Could the handsome Peter Smythe be the one? Elizabeth is mightily attracted to the dedicated and brave journalist and faces the struggle of balancing her duty to save the empire with nurturing a budding relationship. Meanwhile, Elizabeth is on the brink of finally bringing her arch nemesis Vladimir, the Russian agent responsible for her husband’s death, to justice. But the past has a habit of nipping at her heels and with it the risk of bringing everything she has achieved crashing down.
HEARTLESS (IMMORTAL ENEMIES BOOK 1) by Gena Showalter
Kaysar the Unhinged One, fae King of Midnight, can drive anyone to madness with his song. A ruthless warrior forged in hate, he lives to force his enemies to their knees. He will stop at nothing to succeed—even abducting and seducing his foe’s beloved bride to ensure his own child one day sits on the male’s throne. Except, his prize escapes to the mortal realm before the first kiss, her heart transplanted into a human beauty with dangerous secrets… Chantel “Cookie” Bardot is a professional gamer girl great at trash-talking, bad at peopling. After a long-awaited surgery, she begins to morph into a powerful fae princess. Catapulted into a strange land ruled by a cruel but seductive villain, she must battle flesh-and-blood monsters and navigate royal intrigues. But the true danger is Kaysar, whose every wicked touch tempts her beyond reason. Should she run…or descend into the darkness with him?
WITCHING FIRE (THE WILD HUNT BOOK 16) by Yasmine Galenorn
As the Winter Solstice approaches, Raven faces a difficult choice. She’s dragged before the Queen of the Ante-Fae in a no-win situation, forced to choose between her people and her friends. On top of that, her grandfather presents her with an ultimatum that drives a wedge between Raven and her father. And the problems keep coming. Vixen, the gender-fluid owner of the Burlesque A Go-Go, asks for her help. An astral entity is draining the life from Vixen’s web designer and Raven may be the only one who can help. As she searches for answers, Raven’s investigation leads her to Kipa’s homeland to meet with one of the Force Majeure—Väinämöinen. And there, the ancient bard offers her another choice. He offers her an opportunity that—if she accepts—will change her life forever.
TANGLING WITH THE WOLF (SILVER TOWN WOLF) by Terry Spear
Journalist Hanna Bridgeman stops to eat at the Silver Town diner on her way to a job interview when a motorcycle gang war breaks out. Perfect! Just the sort of story she can use in her portfolio. But Bryan “Phoenix” Wildhaven, newly retired from the army, only sees trouble. He can’t believe she wants a story when he just wants to protect her! Hanna gets hired along with Bryan to figure out what’s going on with the motorcycle gangs before things get really nasty. The army ranger, has no intention of dating a reckless reporter, until he finds himself falling for her head over heels.
PANTHER CURSE: SHIFTERS BEWITCHED #3 by Tasha Black
My name in Kendall and I’m living three lives. The first is as a legacy, a card-carrying member of an elite group of witches whose families have attended Primrose Academy for generations. The legacies pretty much rule the school, and we have fun doing it. The second is with a scrappy gang of lesser witches, trying to prevent evil from infiltrating the school. They’re anything but legacies, but Bella, Cori and Anya are amazing women, and they’re starting to feel like the supportive friends I always secretly wished for. My third life happens late at night, when I sneak out of the castle to meet my boyfriend in the woods. He’s got dreamy eyes, copper hair, and an endless capacity to listen to my problems. But it’s getting harder and harder to keep up my three separate lives. And things are already getting out of hand by the time I realize I’ve inadvertently ruined everything. Before I know it, I’m caught in a trap. Now I have nothing to rely on but my wits, and the friends I betrayed, to save me from a fate worse than death. And then I meet Jared. The beautiful, shattered shifter has been imprisoned for years. His body is scarred and his heart is broken, but he’s willing to weave it all back together all for me. He tells me I’m his mate, and I believe him. Together, we can both learn to be whole again. But it’s going to take a miracle to get us back to our friends.
LONG NIGHT OF THE CRYSTALLINE MOON (HEIRS OF mAGIC) by Jeffe Kennedy
VS note: She’s an autobuy for me.
Shapeshifter Prince Rhyian doesn’t especially want to spend the Feast of Moranu at Castle Ordnung. First of all, it’s literally freezing there, an uncomfortable change from the tropical paradise of his home. Secondly, it’s a mossback castle which means thick walls and too many rules. Thirdly, his childhood playmate and current nemesis, Lena, will be there. Not exactly a cause for celebration. Princess Salena Nakoa KauPo nearly wriggled out of traveling to Ordnung with her parents, but her mother put her foot down declaring that, since everyone who ever mattered to her was going to be there to celebrate the 25th year of High Queen Ursula’s reign, Lena can suffer through a feast and a ball for one night. Of course, “everyone” includes the sons and daughters of her parents’ friends, and it also means that Rhyian, insufferable Prince of the Tala, will attend. But on this special anniversary year, Moranu’s sacred feast falls on the long night of the crystalline moon—and Rhy and Lena discover there’s more than a bit of magic in the air.
DEMON KING’S BRIDE (MARRIED TO THE DEVIL BOOK 4) by Roxie Ray
I always knew I’d marry Simon. We may not love each other, but as my father’s sole heir, a union with Simon will ensure our family’s fortunes remain safe. Only there’s nothing safe about the man standing opposite me on the altar. This man speaks words of love and passion. Words I know Simon would never say. Then my groom kisses me, and my world breaks apart. Simon would never kiss me like this. But this man . . .Dark-haired, gray-eyed, and sinisterly handsome, and nothing like my intended. Surely I must be dreaming? Then he whisks me away to our honeymoon, to a place I don’t recognize. He tells me I’m in danger, and that Simon wants me dead. That he has the power to protect me. How does he know this? Because he’s Abaddon. Don for short. Not that his nickname makes it any better when he’s one of the Three Kings of Hell. It turns out I’ve gone and married a demon . . . oh, and it gets better. Apparently, we’ve known each other before and he’s convinced we’re destined to be together. Do I risk losing my heart to my dangerously dark husband? And if I trust him, will I come out alive?
HEX ON THE BEACH by Various
Girls Night Out has never been so much fun–but what are they going to
do with all these bodies? New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Authors Kelley Armstrong,
Jeaniene Frost, and Melissa Marr deliver a sexy summer read with this novel-length anthology containing three all-new stories from their Cursed Luck, Night Huntress, and Faery Bargains worlds. Kennedy, Cat, and Gen are just trying to enjoy their respective getaways, but when immortals, vampires, and witches come out to play, things are bound to go awry. Let the supernatural hijinks begin!
RHIANA (CIRCLE OF ASSASSINS BOOK 3) by Ann Gimpel
I’m one of the old ones. I’ve lived many lives, done many things. I’ve been called sorceress, witch, and far worse. Mortals have hung me, burned me, staked me out and left me to die. What a pack of fools. I’m immortal, and their petty attempts were laughable. So were they when I stopped their puny, pathetic hearts. The thrill of ending someone never gets old, no matter how unbalanced the contest. When I want a break from everything, Dorcha—my bondmate—and I bide with the Circle of Assassins. I never mean to stay long, but the years have a way of slipping by. While I find peace within the Circle, Dorcha becomes restive. She never used to mind being the only unicorn, but she’s grown silent, withdrawn. The place within me where I feel her energy is often empty. We need a nice juicy assignment to get things back on track, a mission worthy of our skill. Excited by the prospect of free-flowing blood and the crusty stench of battle, I searched for her, but she was gone. Worse than gone, my link with her was buried beneath layers of unicorn enchantment. Could I find her? Sure, but she doesn’t wish to be found.
VIKING QUEST by Edale Lane
Jutland, Early 11th Century. Viking Warrior Princess Lena craves revenge. Hunting a killer after her husband is brutally slain, she discovers a shadowy traitor is at play behind the scenes, working to disrupt the balance of power. But she places her need for vengeance on hold when the king falls gravely ill and sails out to locate a fabled healer across a treacherous sea. Caitlin had been snatched from her home in Eire and sold into slavery. She prayed for a means of escape, and in storms Lena to her rescue. She is grateful, but realizes her feelings for Lena run far deeper. Mighty warrior Gunnar is loyal to the core. But when his lord orders him to sabotage the princess’s royal mission, he’s plagued by doubt, uncertain he’s fighting for the right side. Beset by a plethora of dangers and delays, Lena battles foes on every front, even within her own heart as her love for Caitlin grows. Gunnar must choose between honor and fealty, but in the end, will a traitor’s blade end all their lives?
SLAYED BY DARKNESS: A GUARDIANS OF ETERNITY NOVELLA by Alexandra Ivy
Only an idiot would try to kidnap Jayla. She’s a take-no-prisoner kind of vampire who rebelled against the previous King of Vampires, and now regularly battles with both human and demon enemies who resent the success of Dreamscape casino she manages in Hong Kong. So when she’s snatched off the streets, she doesn’t bother to struggle. Instead she starts plotting her slow, bloody revenge. The last creature she expects when she arrives at her destination is Azrael, the mysterious mercenary vampire she killed a century ago. Azrael has never forgotten Jayla, and not just because she tried to stab a stake through his heart. He’d never encountered a female who could match him in battle. Her raw courage was sexy as hell. And it didn’t hurt that she was drop-dead gorgeous. But, he didn’t abduct her because he desired her. Or at least, that wasn’t his main motivation. He needs her rare talent to stop time. An evil fey has stolen his sword. The weapon is magically bound to him, and unless he retrieves it, he’s doomed to a painful death.
RESCUED BY THE MERMAN (ONCE UPON A FAIRTYTALE BOOK 3) by Jessica Grayson
Inspired by The Little Mermaid, a steamy fairy tale retelling…The Princess of Solwyck slayed a dragon and saved her Kingdom, but at great cost to herself. When I find her floating adrift in the sea and near death, I risk the wrath of my King to save her. She may not remember me, but I cannot forget her. I will do anything to have a chance to see her again… even if it involves making a deal with the sea witch.
MURDER AT SUNRISE LAKE by Christine Feehan
VS Note: I used to love her books but then she got too violent for me and there were too many Russian brothers/killers/etc. BUT this one tempts me so I put it on my TBR List.
t starts in her dreams. Hideous flashes from a nightmare only she can stop. Images of a murderer stalking the ones she cares about most…Stella Harrison thought she got away from the traumas of her past. Running the Sunrise Lake resort high in the Sierra Nevada mountains has brought her peace, even though she doesn’t truly share her quiet life with anyone. Not even Sam, the hired handyman that notices everything and always seems to know exactly what she needs. Stella doesn’t know anything about Sam’s past, but somehow over the last two years his slow, steady presence has slipped past her defenses. Still, she knows she can’t tell him about her recent premonitions. So far there’s been no murder. No body. No way to prove what’s about to happen without destroying the life she’s built for herself. But a killer is out there. And Stella knows that this time she’ll do whatever it takes to stop him.
DEMISE OF MAGIC (THE KERRIGAN KIDS BOOK 10) by W J May
VS Note: Seems to be YA/NA.
When Aria and her friends escape the bunker, they find themselves at the beginning of a long road. Trust has to be earned, and some scars are quicker to heal than others. Together with their parents, they begin the hunt for Dorian, only to discover that nothing is quite as it seems. They’ve been given only a piece of the puzzle, unlocking just a solitary clue. But the man has a dark secret. One he’s been holding onto for a long time. One that could unravel them all.
ROTANEV: A STANDALONE POSEIDON TALE by Lexi C Foss
Kailiani Mikos – My life is a mess. One minute, I’m on my way to graduating, and the next, I find out my mother handed me over as collateral to a loan shark. Now I’m standing inside a fancy hotel suite in a tiny little dress, auditioning to become an escort for Jasmine Black Incorporated. That’s when I see him. God in a suit. Ocean-blue eyes. Dark, wavy hair. All sensual lines and hard masculinity. Nero Rotanev. He sets my blood on fire with a single glance. So when he asks if I will kneel for him, I eagerly agree. Only something isn’t right here. I feel as though I’ve known him for eternity. Except that’s impossible, right? Who are you really, Mister Rotanev? And why have you chosen me? Nero Rotanev – Mortals call me Poseidon. Neptune. God. Kailiani was meant to call me her soul mate. Ah, but my darling little siren disappeared before I could claim her. And I’ve been hunting her ever since.
However, my scouts have finally found her in the Human Realm. Hiding among the mortals. How quaint. That won’t stop me from destroying her. My sweet siren is going to crawl and beg for my mercy. Oh, but I can’t wait to watch her bleed. Kailiani will pay for her sins. And the wrath of the seas will drown her for eternity. Prepare to kneel, little one. For no one can outswim me. Not even a sweet little siren created by the stars.
DRAGON CLAIMED (A THUNDER OF DRAGONS BOOK 2) by Naima Solis and Emma Alisyn
VALERIA – When Valeria answers the summons to a mandatory mating selection, she doesn’t expect a green-eyed forest god to claim her as his mate—right in front of her fiancé. As soon as he takes his first kiss, her body is aflame, and the bond begins to unravel every objection. But her family is not so enamored. They would rather see her burn. Will love and desire confine her to the flames when Chicago wars to reclaim one of its own? JAECAR – First Scent punched him in the gut. He didn’t expect to find his mate, or that she would belong to another man. But nothing will keep him from claiming Valeria’s sweet body, not even her own fear. He’s waited a thousand years and his feral dragon won’t wait a minute more. The humans may try to take her from him, but he’ll kill them all if he must. By talon, by fang and by flame, he will keep what he’s claimed.
WINGS OF FATE: LTD ED COLLECTION OF FAE URBAN FANTASY AND PARANORMAL ROMANCE by Various
Never trust the fae…even if you fall in love. Everyone knows there are rules to dealing with the fae. Never stand in a fairy ring. Don’t eat any food they give you, don’t take gifts, and never–never–follow one home. But what happens when the rules don’t apply–when your fate is wrapped up in the gossamer wings of the fae? Fall under a fairy spell in this collection of urban fantasy and paranormal romance tales by New York Times, USA Today, and bestselling authors. Whether they’re part of the Seelie or Unseelie courts, Winter or Summer, the fae of these tales will charm and beguile you.
Lose yourself in the fairy lands of fae lords and ladies, kings and queens, and worlds full of fairies, gnomes, goblins, leprechauns, elves, pixies, sprites, sylphs, and more.
ACT OF THE HUNT (DRAGON GATE BOOK 2) by Lindsay Buroker
Our heroes have escaped with the ancient dragon gate, rekindling their hope of finding allies on other worlds, but powerful enemies are right behind them. Unfortunately, Jak and Jadora must decipher the gate’s secrets before they can use it. That’s a difficult task with mages from numerous kingdoms hunting them, Lord Malek stalking Jadora through magical dreams, and a new threat lurking deep within the jungle. Faced by overwhelming odds, Jak and Jadora may be forced to work with the only man who can keep them alive: Malek. But what price will they have to pay for his protection?
MURDER IN THE MOUNTAINS (WITCHES OF KEYHOLE LAKE MYSTERIES BOOK 14) by Tegan Maher
When a weekend getaway turns deadly, Noelle and Hunter have to solve the mystery before anyone else ends up dead. Everything is peachy for Noelle. Her business is clicking right along, her family is healthy and happy, and all her doubts about taking things to the next level with Hunter were for nothing. The only tiny complaint she has is that she’s been burning the candle at both ends and needs a break. When Hunter surprises her with a weekend getaway to her favorite cabin in the mountains, she can’t wait to get away for some fishing, four-wheeling, and front-porch sitting.
As usual, though, trouble finds her when she goes out for a peaceful morning walk and stumbles over the body of a missing hiker. With his girlfriend still missing, Noelle and Hunter rush to find her before she, too, falls victim to the mountain murderer.
JUNIPER: DILDOOMED (SPELL LIBRARY BOOK 21) by Eva Delaney
I spent years helping people discover pleasure by selling magical adult toys, but now those toys are betraying their owners. My greatest enemy has cast a curse that breaks my magic and turns my adult toys into monsters. Because my mates are fun-stick shifters, the curse hits them hard. Whenever we get close, their junk takes on a life of its own and flies away. How can I defeat my enemy and end this curse when every spell backfires? If I don’t figure it out, I’ll lose my shop, my magic, and my men’s *ahem* roosters forever.
NOPE NO REGRETS (SILVERHOLD DETENTION CENTER FOR THE MAGICALLY DELINQUENT BOOK 3) by JB Trepagnier
I should have trusted Faust. Now, we’re all in solitary, my sentence is definitely getting extended, and his hands are tied. But all hope isn’t lost. Faust is visiting me under the guise of interrogating me about our escape. He’s trying to help as much as he can. All my life, I’d never met a single demon. There are now two of them trying to wear the warden down into being allowed to see me. One of them says he’s my brother and the other claims to be my fiancé. ..(more blurb on ebook seller page…)
UNBOUND: A DOYLE WITCH/RIGA HAYWORTH PARANORMAL MYSTERY CROSSOVER(THE WITCHES OF DOYLE BOOK 10) by Kirsten Weiss
Riga just wants to mentor three young witches and go home. Doyle witch Jayce wouldn’t take help if it landed on her. But when a man is murdered in front of their eyes, these two must learn to work together. Because a dead man is the least of their worries…Jayce Bonheim loves magic and Doyle, California. But she and her small town have been paying a deadly price for the fairy gate she and her sisters can’t close. Now, a society of dark magicians has returned to town, a deadly winged monster has come through the gate, and an old friend has been murdered. And the new mentor who’s supposed to help Jayce and her sisters seems to have an agenda of her own…It was supposed to be a simple training gig for Riga Hayworth, not a murder investigation. Still reeling from a tragic mistake in her past, she’s determined to stay retired. But the murder and the town’s magic seem tied together. Can Riga resist the lure of an investigation?
RETRIBUTION (REBORN BOOK 4) by S L Stacy
Siobhan has returned from a seven-month stint in Pandora to a world that’s falling apart. Literally. She doesn’t care, though, about the holes in the walls between the worlds. Or that, according to a prophecy, she’s the only one who can stop Eric and his halfling army from taking over Olympus. All Siobhan wants now is to get back to some semblance of normalcy in life, and in her relationship with Jasper. Meanwhile, combat training is Carly’s new normal. But while Gamma Lambda Phi prepares for certain war, she grapples with missing memories and a forgotten power. And just when a possibility for new love presents itself, an old flame is rekindled. Electra is the new general of Eric’s army, but it’s a tenuous command. She is caught between love and fear, sanity and madness, a desire for absolution and a thirst for vengeance…In the game of the gods, anything goes, and nothing is what it seems. And in this conclusion to the Reborn saga, these three women will learn just how far they’re willing to go to win.
HAUNT AROUND THE CLOCK (A GHOSTLY HAUNTED TOUR GUIDE COZY MYSTERY BOOK 15) by Rose Pressey
Meet Ripley Van Raden. Or Rip for short. Librarian by day. Haunted tour guide by night. When a menacing ghost starts harassing Ripley in her home, she has to hunt down the ghost’s identity and what he wants before he does irreversible damage to her life. Someone from Ripley’s past shows up in town, too, and she wonders if perhaps there’s a connection to the ghost haunting her. Does her blast from the past have bad intentions? Just when Rip thinks things can’t get worse, a couple of murders in town brings even more chaos. Now Rip must find the connections between the mysteries before the ending to this story turns out not to be a happily ever after.
DEVILS AND THE DEAD (ACCIDENTAL WITCHES BOOK 7) by Debra Dunbar
The new werewolf compound is haunted, and Babylon, the only Perkins sister with necromancer skills, is just the right witch for the job. Except this ghost is under a curse and breaking it means a one-way ticket to the world of the elves. There is a way Babylon will be able to break the curse and return to Accident, but it involves tying herself to the architect of hell, a demon that Babylon is already falling for. It seems like a win/win situation, but the youngest witch of the Perkins clan has a secret. A secret that might land her in an infernal prison. A secret that might ruin her chances for a happily ever after.
DARKEST WISHES: A JINN ANTHOLOGY by Various
The Jinn…A mysterious creature of legend. He is renowned for his fabled ability to grant wishes, but beware…The Jinn is wily and devious, and those wishes come at a cost. Choose your words wisely and be certain you are ready to pay the price. He has his eye on you. And he will twist your every desire to make you his.
FALLEN (THE DARK IN YOU BOOK 7) by Suzanne Wright
When Raini desperately needed help, she went to the one person who she knew could save her dying friend . . . her secretive and ruthlessly powerful anchor, Maddox. His price was that she grant him access to her life, yet he’s still determined not to form the anchor bond with Raini. That rejection stings, even while she can’t stop her body – or her demon – reacting to his presence. Maddox is a descendent, a rare breed of demon possessing angelic blood – and Raini knows he’ll let someone close when hell freezes over. As a succubus, she’s used to men wanting her uncontrollably – and used to having all the power. But while Maddox wants her strictly on his own terms, for the first time she can remember Raini’s struggling to keep her own emotions in check. Yet when someone – or something – starts to target Raini, Maddox’s protectiveness goes into overdrive. Suddenly he’s finding it harder to keep his secrets and his distance, for nothing seems to matter as much as Raini. As the threat escalates into all-out war, they both have to decide: can they trust the other to catch them if they fall?
THE PRINCESS AND HER ALPHAHOLES by Various
When one Princess meets her Alphaholes, you know things are going to heat up. The Princess & Her Alphaholes anthology features a collection of contemporary and paranormal reverse harem excerpts that consist of steamy scenes, dedicated possessive psychos, and sweet female characters. Alphaholes: Alpha minded, possessive and/or psychotic men that obsess over their leading lady. Princess: Sweet and loveable, this term doesn’t just refer to a royal princess. This main character is treated like a princess and cherished by her sexy harem. This work features both complete short stories as well as exclusive sneak peeks into some of the authors’ future works. The sexual content is suggested for an audience of 18+ and stories may contain foul language, as well as other dark themes. Stories may include M/M. **All proceeds from this anthology will benefit STOMP Out Bullying. **
HOT IN WITCH CITY (SALEM SUPERNATURALS BOOK 2) by Lisa Carlisle
‘m half-siren and all single. No way am I giving up my freedom for some delusional furball. Even if he’s kind of cute. And considerate. And has warm eyes. Besides, I have enough going on with running my retro rock club. And when an unexpected relative shows up there one night, it shakes me to the core. The last thing I need is to add another complication to my life, especially something as mundane as monogamy.
IMPRISONED HEIR (ATLANTIS INSTITUTE FOR DANGEROUS CRIMINALS BOOK ONE) by River Starr
It was meant to be a punishment. I’d been imprisoned for killing two fae nobles of the Sea Court, after all. Despite that not being an entirely accurate account of the night’s events, I’m thrown into the Sea Court’s most ruthless prison: Atlantis. My one-way ticket lands me in the midst of the most dangerous supernatural criminals, but also within the sights of a beautiful sea fae guard whose attention I can’t seem to shake—not that I’m complaining. He’s commanding, demanding me to repent and be dealt punishment for what I’ve done. I should be obedient and try to redeem myself. But every time our eyes meet, my soul soars. Our magic connects and slides together in ways I wish our bodies would. Our searing attraction is magnetic. Inevitable. We are mates. But he hates me. Because despite being caught red-handed over his brother’s bodies, it wasn’t me who committed that crime. In fact, I don’t even remember the murders. It was Eos, the other soul inside of me. The one who hates the Sea Court and its nobles. And my mate. The only thing she and I agree on is that escape from this prison is our only way out alive. But it might mean leaving behind my mate.
KINGFISHER (THE KINGFISHER SERIES BOOK 1) by DK Marley
Wales, 1914. Vala Penrys and her four sisters find solace in their spinster life by story-telling, escaping the chaos of war by dreaming of the romantic days of Camelot. When the war hits close to home, Vala finds love with Taliesin Wren, a mysterious young Welsh Lieutenant, who shows her another world within the tangled roots of a Rowan tree, known to the Druids as ‘the portal’. One night she falls through, and suddenly she is Vivyane, Lady of the Lake – the Kingfisher – in a divided Britain clamoring for a High King. What begins as an innocent pastime becomes the ultimate quest for peace in two worlds full of secrets, and Vala finds herself torn between the love of her life and the salvation of not only her family but of Britain, itself.
THIS POISON HEART by Kalyn Bayron
Briseis has a gift: she can grow plants from tiny seeds to rich blooms with a single touch. When Briseis’s aunt dies and wills her a dilapidated estate in rural New York, Bri and her parents decide to leave Brooklyn behind for the summer. Hopefully there, surrounded by plants and flowers, Bri will finally learn to control her gift. But their new home is sinister in ways they could never have imagined–it comes with a specific set of instructions, an old-school apothecary, and a walled garden filled with the deadliest botanicals in the world that can only be entered by those who share Bri’s unique family lineage. When strangers begin to arrive on their doorstep, asking for tinctures and elixirs, Bri learns she has a surprising talent for creating them. One of the visitors is Marie, a mysterious young woman who Bri befriends, only to find that Marie is keeping dark secrets about the history of the estate and its surrounding community. There is more to Bri’s sudden inheritance than she could have imagined, and she is determined to uncover it . . . until a nefarious group comes after her in search of a rare and dangerous immortality elixir. Up against a centuries-old curse and the deadliest plant on earth, Bri must harness her gift to protect herself and her family.
CAST IN CONFLICT (THE CHRONICLES OF ELANTRA BOOK 16) by Michelle Sagara
A Dragon and ten Barrani wouldn’t be anyone’s ideal roommates if a person wants peace and tranquility at home. The residue of three Draco-Barrani wars can make things pretty awkward—on a good day. Kaylin Neya has run out of good days. In the upheaval surrounding the Academia, the Tower in the fief of Candallar is now without its lord. The Towers were created to protect Elantra against Shadow. Dragon Bellusdeo wants to captain the Tower and continue a war she’ll never be able to abandon. But Sedarias, leader of the Barrani cohort, wants the Tower for the cohort. And Barrani and Dragons don’t negotiate, even when they’re living under the same roof. If there were ever a time for Shadow to strike, it’s now, when alliances are fractured and the Tower is vulnerable for the first time in centuries. More than ever, Kaylin needs her friends to work together if they’re going to be able to stop the threat to Elantra.
SHADOWS OF THE SKY (THE FAE FILES BOOK 4) by Cecelia Dominic
After she and Lawrence are whisked away to the hospital in the gargoyle enclave of The Aerie, Reine is torn between her responsibilities back in her kingdom in Faerie and wanting to see Lawrence healthy and whole. Plus, almost losing him means she can’t ignore her feelings for him any more. Now that Lawrence knows who killed his father, he’s searching for a new meaning in life. A certain green-eyed Fae makes him fantasize about domestic bliss, but he knows she’s loyal to her kind. Plus, his mom isn’t a fan of his Fae bond-mate. Reine and Lawrence soon discover that The Aerie isn’t the idyllic mountain town its inhabitants want others to believe. Loose ends multiply as Reine searches for the source of the spell sucking the life out of the town. Can she and Lawrence work together to unmask the villain and free The Aerie? Or will their conflicting desires and responsibilities tear them apart…and spell the doom of gargoyle-kind?
WHEN DARKNESS FALLS BOOK 3: THE PROPHECY by Allie McCormack
The truce between humans and vampires has stabilized as the relationship between Alyssa and Lord Damien deepens. When a desperate group of refugees arrive at the city, bringing tales of a barbaric horde overrunning the lands to the west, the city’s resources are strained to assimilate them. Just as life is settling back to normal, the worst of news arrives from scouts sent out to spy on the horde. The massive army is gearing up with plans to brave the hundreds of miles of stark desert to attack Al Khair itself, and Lord Damien must decide whether to follow the vampires’ long tradition of non-involvement in human affairs, or to work with the humans to save their city.
RED WHITE AND BLURBERRY MUFFIN MURDER (MURDER IN THE MIX BOOK 35) by Addison Moore
My name is Lottie Lemon, and I see dead people. Okay, so I rarely see dead people, mostly I see furry creatures of the dearly departed variety, who have come back from the other side to warn me of their previous owner’s impending doom. It’s the Fourth of July, the festivities at Honey lake are going full throttle, the sun is hot, and murder is afoot. Not only are Noah and Everett in dire straits with the mob but the three of us have stumbled into a double homicide. And by the looks of it, Carlotta and Charlie’s nemesis might have bitten the big one too. Evie is making her daddy insane with worry when she sets her sights on a college boy, and my mother and her wily boyfriend are walking a tightrope when it comes to the law. The Fourth of July in Honey Hollow is shaping up to be explosive. Lottie Lemon has a brand new bakery to tend to, a budding romance with perhaps one too many suitors, and she has the supernatural ability to see the dead—which are always harbingers for ominous things to come. Throw in a string of murders, and her insatiable thirst for justice, and you’ll have more chaos than you know what to do with. Living in Honey Hollow can be murder.
MIDLIFE COWBOY WOLF (MIDLIFE SHIFTERS BOOK 9) by J L Wilder
Cole – I’ve never wanted a family. I’ve never wanted to be alpha. I just wanted to ride my horse, and tend to my ranch. I knew after I slept with the neighbor’s daughter, that I had to stay away. But I couldn’t. She was too hard to resist. Now I care about her and her teenage son. I want to provide for them, be their protector. But when I became the pack’s new alpha, my ex showed up at my doorstep with a baby she claims is mine….Rose – I moved back to Texas, To give my son the shifter life he never knew. My ex-husband was trash. I wasn’t looking for another. And I certainly wasn’t looking to hook-up with my neighbor, but he awakened my inner wolf. Now that Cole’s in our life, Can we finally belong to a pack and family?
OZ’S GROWL (THE FAE THIEF’S HAREM BOOK 2) by Melody Novak
Five men have chosen me. So have their enemies. I’m supposed to unite everyone with natural magic, but I’m in the dark. My best friend forgot to tell me two things: one, he’s in love with me, and two, he’s a werewolf. After the whole City finds out about his alter-ego, his place as the king of thieves is threatened. When his loyal men start showing up dead, it shakes the stability of the whole Underbelly. It’s up to me to figure out who’s doing it and put a stop to the violence. The Guardsmen I’ve spent months evading, fighting, and escaping aren’t putting their necks on the line. But the clues I uncover point to a growing feud in the werecreatures’ domain… a feud that could spell danger for all of us. All I want is to graduate, rebuild the Academy, and pin my best friend down for a talk—or a whole night. But the next moon is coming up fast, and we’re running out of time.
REVEALED IN FIRE (DEMON DAYS, VAMPIRE NIGHTS WORLD BOOK 9) by K F Breene
Reagan’s trip down to the underworld was never going to remain a mystery. And now Lucifer is actively looking for the woman and her vampire cohort that raised hell in his domain. When a band of demons come to the surface with a note asking after Lucifer’s heir, the truth of Reagan’s true lineage can no longer be hidden. The problem is, the elves remember Lucifer’s past heir, and how he nearly took down the Realm. This time, they do not intend to stand by while Lucifer finds his heir and raises her to power. This time, they’ll cut the problem out at the root. Reagan went from a nobody in NOLA, to the most wanted woman in all the worlds. It’s time for her to own who and what she is. It’s time for her to fight back.
STORMY BLEND (A PARAMOUR BAY PARANORMAL COZY MYSTERY BOOK 20) by Kennedy Layne
A massive nor’easter is about to descend upon the quaint coastal town of Paramour Bay, Connecticut. Thunder is already rumbling overhead, lightning streaks are illuminating the dark eastern skies, and relentless winds are already knocking down trees. The residents have been instructed to gather together at the local high school for their safety, but the colossal storm isn’t the only thing they need to fear on this stormy night. Raven Marigold believes that someone wants to use the severe weather as a cover to steal her family’s grimoire. She and her witty familiar will do whatever it takes to prevent the cherished two-hundred-year-old tome from landing in the wrong hands. To do that, they must first discover the identity of the thief…and who it is might be more shocking than the lightning overhead!
A FLIGHT IN THE HEAVENS (THEURGY OF THE GODS BOOK 1) by Gabrielle Gagna-Cyr
VS Note: described as a steampunk influenced LGBTQ fantasy…
The king is dead, long live his murderer. After fifteen years of passive torment, Farrah and her implacable group of renegades endeavour to alter their fates by attempting to assassinate the man who stole everything from them, Daemon Daromas. Alas, he who wields the theurgy of the gods has no rivals in the lands of Iscar but those foolish enough to challenge their wrath. When confronted by this ancient and destructive force, the renegades have no choice but to flee the capital and embark on the airship of Iscar’s most notorious sky corsair Captain Feras Sadahl, daughter of the late pirate sovereign. Their meeting with the corsair, however, might not have been as welcome as they would have hoped. As Farrah and her allies set out on a journey to find the means to challenge their oppressor, they soon discover that the price of power is steep and the road to get one’s hands on it, perilous.
THE BONE WAY by Holly J Underhill
Teagan’s wife, Cressidae, is missing. She has left for the Shadow Realm, a kingdom of the dead filled with untold nightmares—and the only place that can save Teagan from a lethal poison that’s killing her slowly. It is ruled by a princess said to make powerful deals with those brave enough to find her, and Cressidae has gone to bargain for Teagan’s life. Cressidae has forgotten one very important thing: no one makes it out on their own. Despite the risks to her own safety, Teagan is determined to save her wife—and perhaps even herself in the process. The princess of the Shadow Realm, however, doesn’t let mortals roam her territories without opposition. In this thrilling fantasy novella, Teagan and Cressidae must face both the horrors of the Shadow Realm as well as their own past.
THE UPRISING: A TIME TRAVEL ROMANCE (TWIN FLAMES BOOK 2) by Rachel Henke
Present day – Ultimate soul mates through five centuries, Cara and George Cavendish are blissfully tucked away in their York cottage, hoping their time travel days are a thing of the past. Tudorville –
Their newfound peace is short-lived when Cara is swept back to the intrigue-ridden court of Henry VIII and Jane Seymour in 1536 when the country is in the grip of a deadly Tudor uprising, and her husband, Earl George Cavendish is caught in the crossfire between papist rebels and the king.
Cara knows the bloody outcome of the doomed uprising: The Pilgrimage of Grace, but she cannot risk revealing her centuries-old secret. George’s life is in jeopardy and she is forced to race against time to stop him rewriting the future of Christendom and the Crown. But who is the blue-eyed karmic-warrior and why is he hunting Cara across time? Victoriana – Meanwhile, in a parallel timeline, George finds himself back in 1848. Revolution consumes Europe and England faces a Chartist uprising. George discovers a sinister plot to eliminate Queen Victoria and erase the British monarchy.
Will Cara and George vanquish the dark forces rising up to rewrite history and destroy their Twin Flame destiny?
BATTLE MAGIC (WORLD BREAKER BOOK 3) by N R Hairston
They call me the World Breaker. They call my crew the Wrath Bringers. I have five men named Tiger to find. They live in five different universes. One of them kidnapped my cousin. I gather my crew. It’s time to hunt. Each world offers a new challenge, a new fight. I’ll do anything to get my cousin back, even if it means fighting to my very last breath.
MILO – XAVIER’S HATCHLINGS BOOK 3 by Kathi S Barton
Jamie Darkhouse had inherited the large historical house when her parents had died. She had always hated living there and joined the Army to get away from the house and her parents. But when her parents died, she had things to take care of. So returning home seemed her best option. With the others gone, the house had lost the oppressive feeling, and she was now happy being home. Jamie and Pem were good friends, and the Mannings were more than ready to accept Jamie into the family even if she hadn’t been Milo’s mate. Milo Manning wasn’t a dragon shifter like four of his brothers. Yet, he wasn’t entirely human either. Immortal and magical, he still fit right in with the rest of his shifter brothers and large extended family. The Mannings were a large and well-respected family. It only took moments for Milo to confirm they were mates, and Milo moved into the old house with her. Each discovering the new magic that came to them daily. What came to them as a shock, though, had Milo’s mother, Cindi, rolling with laughter. Neither Milo nor Jamie found seeing and talking to the dead the least bit funny.
A GLIMMER OF A CLUE (A FAIRY GARDEN MYSTERY BOOK 2) by Daryl Woods Gerber
Courtney Kelly has a shop full of delights, a cat named Pixie, a green thumb—and a magical touch when it comes to garden design. But in Carmel-by-the-Sea, things aren’t all sweetness and fairy lights . . .When Courtney’s friend Wanda gets into a ponytail-pulling wrestling match in public with a nasty local art critic, Courtney stops the fight with the help of a garden hose. But Lana Lamar has a talent for escalating things and creating tension, which she succeeds in doing by threatening a lawsuit, getting into yet another scuffle—in the midst of an elegant fundraiser, no less—and lobbing insults around like pickleballs. Next thing Courtney knows, Lana is on the floor, stabbed with a decorative letter opener from one of Courtney’s fairy gardens, and Wanda is standing by asking “What have I done?” But the answer may not be as obvious as it seems, since Wanda is prone to sleepwalking and appears to be in a daze. Could she have risen from her nap and committed murder while unconscious? Or is the guilty party someone else Lana’s ticked off, like her long-suffering husband? To find out, Courtney will have to dig up some dirt.
REVEALED by Zoe Allison
Valentino Bianco is the leader of a covert league named The Organization. Made up of benevolent vampires, its objective is to thwart and destroy the malevolent of their kind and protect humanity. Operating under the anonymous guise of Mr. X, Valentino’s identity as leader is shrouded in secrecy, as is the very existence of vampires. Victoria Black has her own secrets, one of which is that she’s in love with Valentino. However, that isn’t the only matter she must keep from him at all costs. Valentino and Victoria, along with their allies, must investigate a devastating malevolent campaign that is destroying humankind on a massive scale. But can they unravel the mystery of who is behind it in time to prevent the fall of both humanity and The Organization? And in the end, will all the secrets be revealed?
WOLF SCORNED (BLOOD MOON SHIFTERS BOOK 1) by Taylor Spratt
Being born a ‘blue moon shifter’ means living my life underground and not being allowed to visit the surface world, not ever. Being an outcast in my pack, ridiculed and taunted daily didn’t make life any better. I’ve dreamed of escape for years but when Alpha Logan rejects me, I make a break for it. The only problem is, this sadistic Alpha wolf has made me his new chew toy and refuses to part with me. I escape my pack with the help of three mysterious Alpha wolves from the surface world, but they trick me. Before I can enjoy my new freedom they kidnap me, taking me to their lair. These three sinfully handsome Alphas demand I use my powers to break a curse that’s been plaguing their pack for decades. There’s only one problem, I have no powers! If I don’t find a way to break their curse soon they’ll send me back to my pack or worse, Alpha Logan will come for me himself.
FATED SOULS (KINGDOM OF SAND AND STARS BOOK 3) by Candace Osmond
With the God of Chaos & Destruction running rampant through the lands of Egypt on his vengeful tirade, Andie and Silas are left carrying out an impossible mission…resurrecting Osiris. Without him, they don’t stand a chance at stopping Set. But there’s only one person who knows where the missing piece of Osiris lies. Horus. After everything he’s done, they can’t risk trusting him, but they’re left with no choice. They need him if they hope to save the world. With a soul stone of her own and the safety it provides, Andie’s confident she can help keep Horus in line long enough to get what they need. But the more time she spends around Silas’ unpredictable brother, the more she realizes that she’s not just connected to one…but both. Her new eternal soul is fragile, and she worries that it’s only a matter of time before Horus figures out a way inside her mind and, when he inevitably does, the God of Chaos & Destruction will be the least of their worries.
WANDERING STAR (CRICKET KENDALL BOOK 3) by Willow Hadley
Cricket Kendall has learned a lot about herself in the month leading up to her long-awaited eighteenth birthday. Not only is she more powerful than she ever imagined she’d be, she’s also discovered she’s an alpha and most likely soulmates with three hot-ass werewolves. And now, her birthday is finally here. The day she’ll reach the full potential of her magical power as a witch, and the day she’ll finally see a mate mark on her wrist that proves she belongs with Theo, Hollis, and Cas. Everything should be perfect. Things don’t go quite as planned, however. Everyone seems to have been keeping secrets, one of her relationships is crumbling, and Cricket learns even more about herself than she bargained for. Cricket needs her guys by her side to support her. Whether they’re soulmates or not, Theo, Hollis, and Cas are her best friends first. At least, she hopes they are.
DEVOTION (WINTER’S CALL 1) by Carys Seraphine
For the past few decades, vampiress Erin Morana has mourned the death of her sire, Jon. She’s done her best to move forward, and now she’s renovating the mansion once used by a psychopathic vampire. Between her magic lessons with the mage Lazarus and the anticipation of the birth of her best friend’s baby, Erin has her hands full. An attack on a dark street, however, changes everything. Now she’s caught in the middle of a fight she has little hope of winning, but she isn’t alone.
A SCENT OF MAGICK (MCKENDRICK WARLOCKS BOOK 3) by Rhyannon Byrd
When the McKendrick elders begin placing “mating” curses upon Blu’s cousins, the Warlock knows his turn is coming. Soon he’ll be driven to bond with his soul mate—the one woman who can lay claim to his heart and make him crazed with a dark hunger no other can satisfy. Unfortunately for Blu, he already knows who she is—and there’s not a chance in hell he can claim her. No, the delectable Kaia Gentry deserves far more than the heartache Blu fears he would cause her, even though his need for her is tearing him apart. Determined to thwart his family’s plans, Blu tries to protect himself, only to have his elders best him by placing his curse right under his nose. Now the scent of every woman makes his stomach pitch like a ship on the high seas. Every woman, that is, except for Kaia, the irresistible Pixie who makes him ache—who haunts his every waking hour and torments his dreams. And when her life is threatened by an unknown evil working against the McKendrick clan, Blu must finally choose between facing his demons…or forever losing the woman he loves.
HOPE AWAKENED (THE FERAL BOOK 4) by Charlene Hartnady
The Feral. Self-appointed rulers of all. Strong. Majestic. The most badass of all the species, and yet, the most vulnerable. All of his Feral brothers are falling over themselves to meet human women. They want to mate and procreate as a matter of urgency. Not him! There are more important things for Reece to worry about right now. Like keeping the queen safe from harm. She’s heavy with clutch. The chicks are to be born soon. The future of his people is at stake. The Fallen are circling like vultures. Word is that Ekon plans on stealing the young as soon as they are hatched. He wants to take back the throne. Reece’s focus must remain on keeping the royals safe at all costs. Even if this is to the detriment of his own happiness. Hope loves her job as an Ob-Gyn. She’s considered to be one of the best in her field. Years of hard work and dedication have paid off. There’s nothing better to her than delivering babies for a living. It’s heart-breaking that she’ll never have children of her own. It’s all she’s ever wanted. Recently divorced, her heart is in tatters. Her dreams seem impossible. ..(more blurb on ebook seller page…)
DESCENDANT OF GLORY by M Sinclair
Chaos. Magic. Love.Three elements to my life that have brought me to this point – traveling to the God realm. I know we can handle whatever the fates decide to toss our way. Yet between visiting Queen Titania’s court and learning far more about my demi-gods’ past than I could have expected… I just hope we can retain some semblance of sanity by the end of this. And what happens when I finally meet the man, the myth, the… well, god, obviously – Set. My father. What has Isis been hiding from me? Secrets are unraveling nearly as fast as things are heating up between my men and me. Let’s just hope that we make it out of the God realm alive because, by the end of this, I know several people who will want me dead.
OF FIRE AND BONE (OF MAGIC AND SCALES BOOK 3) by Natalina Reis
As if having a powerful druid and a goddess for parents doesn’t suck enough, throwing a vengeful god into the fray certainly doesn’t do Aiden any favors. Aiden Mercer’s summer has been interesting—if by interesting you mean life-threatening and heartbreaking that is. With fall fast approaching, he’s looking for a quiet time in the arms of his boyfriend, Naël, the handsome merman. Alas, life never quite goes the way you plan it, does it? Unless Aiden finds a way to stop the wicked god Baburaj and his mother, Jhanvi from achieving their devilish goals, pain and destruction will hover over him like a starving vulture.
NOBODY’S GHOUL (ORDINARY MAGIC BOOK 8) by Devon Monk
Police Chief Delaney Reed can handle supernatural disasters. With gods vacationing in her little town of Ordinary, Oregon, and monsters living alongside humans, she’s had plenty of practice. But trying to handle something so normal, so average, so very ordinary as planning her own wedding to the man she loves? Delaney is totally out of her depth. When a car falls out of the sky and lands on the beach, Delaney is more than happy to push guest lists and venue dates out of her mind. The car appears empty, but someone has slipped into Ordinary with stolen weapons from the gods. Someone who has the ability to look like any god, monster, or human in town. Someone who might set off a supernatural disaster even Delaney can’t handle.
WITCH WAY DOWN (HALLOW HAVEN WITCH MYSTERIES BOOK 6) by Mara Webb
Sadie Alden is still processing recent events but distracts herself by throwing all her energy into redecorating her house. Is she trying to avoid the truth? Obviously… but this new pastime is taking her in some unusual directions. A dispute on the far side of the main island threatens to become violent, but when Sadie and her guardian arrive, it seems that they are already too late. The warring neighbors both claim to have no knowledge of how a dead body found its way to the base of the cliffs beside their property, but at least one of them is lying. Sadie is quickly realizing that there are more secrets hidden around this island that she first knew, and the more you know, the more in danger you are in. When your life gets flipped upside down, who should you turn to? Your friends, the radio psychiatrist that won’t take no for an answer, or your talking cat? What about her guardian? Relatives are cropping up all over Hallow Haven and you know what they say, you can’t choose your family, but you can ignore their phone calls!
THE WOMAN WHO FELL THROUGH TIME by J M Frey
Armed with a newly minted university degree and a plane ticket to Paris, Jessie’s plan was to celebrate graduation in the City of Love, kissing as many drunk French girls (or boys, she’s not picky) as she can. Only, she never makes it. When her plane goes down mid-Atlantic she’s pulled from what should have been a watery grave by an intriguing British Naval Captain-in 1805! Stuck in Regency-era England, Jessie is left with no choice but to enter into the services of the Captain’s sister as a lady’s companion. But she didn’t reckon on the sister being Margaret Goodenough, the world-famous authoress whose yet-to-be-completed novel was the first lesbian kiss in the history of British Literature. And Jessie’s not just entranced by Margaret’s powerful words…As their attraction grows, Jessie must tread the tenuous line between finding her own happiness in a world where she is alone, and accidentally changing the future of the queer rights movement. Is Jessie’s duty to preserve Margaret’s history-making book? Or to the happiness of its author, the woman she’s learning to love?
VENGEFUL DARKNESS (THE SHADOW DEMONS SAGA BOOK 11) by Sarra Cannon
For centuries, the Order of Shadows has terrorized the Shadow World and manipulated witches with its thirst for power. But as Harper does everything in her power to find a way to save the ruby priestess and set the ruby demon gates free, an attack more terrifying than anything they’ve ever faced cripples the entire Resistance in an instant. Meanwhile, the twins are heading straight into a storm that has the power to destroy everything. And what they find on the other side will change them forever. In the demon city of Leuxia, Princess Lazalea follows a series of mysterious clues that lead her to a shocking discovery and a staggering loss. All along, they’ve believed the Order itself was their greatest challenge. They’ve fought with everything they had just to survive, but now, their real enemy will be revealed. And the truth will bring them to their knees.
WICKED CLOWNS AND MYSTERIES (FAMILIAR KITTEN MYSTERIES BOOK 12) by Sara Bourgeois
When an attack leaves Thorn bedridden, it couldn’t come at a worse possible time. His department is left in chaos, and his family doesn’t fare much better. Deputy Jeremy tries to keep things together at the Sheriff’s Office. Still, the menacing clown sightings make things difficult for everyone. To restore peace to the town she loves, Kinsley will have to juggle solving many crimes one spell at a time.
LIGHTNING WOMAN (WOLVES OF THE WEST) by Linda Thomas-Sundstrom
Macy Lyons is a respected member of the wolf pack housed in an old Arizona tourist attraction. Her special Were abilities make her a good scout, and also enable her to see the ghosts that haunt the desert. When those ghosts lead her to a visiting lawman from another state, she must find out why…and if those ghosts have a hand in shaping her future. Florida detective Logan Carter has chased a criminal all the way from Florida to Arizona, and now can use the help of the secretive wolf pack housed at Desperado to find the crazy werewolf he seeks. But will his attraction to Desperado’s beautiful she-wolf scout be a help or a hindrance to his mission in a landscape so different from his own?
BROKEN BONDS (THE BONDS THAT TIE BOOK 1) by J Bree
VS Note: Author’s note states this ends on a cliffhanger.
After the death of my mother and her Bonded, I was relieved to find my own Bonds. I was sure everything would be okay if I had them. It wasn’t. The fate of our people is in my hands and I know we’re better off if I’m alone. After five years on the run, I’m caught and dragged back to face the men I ran away from. I thought I was doing the right thing. Now, I’m not so sure. North, Nox, Gryphon, Atlas, and Gabe may never forgive me but one thing is for sure. I won’t ever forgive myself.
GRUMPY DADDY DRAGON by Milly Taiden and Ann Hale
Tyla Cutter is so close to becoming a hunter she can taste it. Her skills are unmatched. Nobody’s as good as she is. But to get her recognition, she needs to kill a dragon. On her own. Her life’s turned upside down when killing this particular dragon becomes impossible. Oh, she’s tried. But she’s strangely attracted to him. Kill him? No. Kiss him? Yes. Ancient Dragon Andorax wants Tyla. Originally, he wanted her dead. Now he just wants her clothes off. She’s his fated mate and nothing will change that. Not the fact she wants to hunt him down and definitely not the fact she’s gorgeous in her hunting gear. Once he gets her pregnant with his child, all bets are off. Tyla’s in deep trouble. She’s torn between family loyalty and the love of her life. It’s time to choose between war and peace. Time’s running out. Will it be the family she wants for herself or the one expecting her to become their prized hunter. Can Tyla and Andorax find their way to a happy ending? Or will their love doom not just themselves but both their clans to destruction?
PURRED PROMISES (CIDER FALLS SHIFTERS BOOK 1) by R E Butler
When the male arranged to be lynx princess Genesis Roark’s mate dies during a hunt, her father gives her two choices—mate the male’s father or be banished from the clan. Opting not to spend the rest of her life with a male she’s not attracted to, she chooses banishment and strikes out on her own. She heads for Cider Falls, Kentucky, a town where shifters, hybrids, and humans all live and work together. Tiger-wolf hybrid Jair Venture settled in Cider Falls a year ago. As a hybrid, his blue-and-black striped wolf fur and mismatched eyes relegated him to the bottom tier in the tiger pride. In Cider Falls, he finds a place to call home. When Jair meets Genesis, he knows he’s in the presence of his true mate. The gorgeous female is ready and willing to be his mate and loves his blue and green eyes. In the midst of their budding relationship, Jair will have to come to terms with the cause of his messed-up genetics, and the fact that Genesis’s exile from her home comes with its own baggage in the form of the disgruntled male she left behind.
A KING TO BE FEARED (OUR KING OUR MASTER BOOK 3 by Brea Alepou
With great power comes great destruction. Or something like that…..Titos has never been powerful, but as he continues to gain more keepers his power grows. It’s almost too much. He finds out more of what it means to be a soul eater and why his kind has been practically wiped out. He has to stand tall, be a king, and defend his home. But as his list of enemies continues to grow Titos isn’t sure how much longer he can stand strong. His existence is one that will be feared by all. Can his keepers help him keep it together? A king to be feared is book 3 in the ongoing Our King Our Master series and cannot be read as a standalone. Features Gay harem, action, epic battles, and magical beast.
IMP AND THE BEAST (SHADOW IMP SERIES BOOK 1) by Stephanie Hudson
Hell. Just do your time, they said. It will be easy, they said. What’s a hundred years, sentenced to a prison in Hell? Well, I can tell you, for an Imp like me, it was a pretty long time. Because like most Imps, we were a mischievous sort and that tended to annoy people, say people like the prison guards. Which meant that my time in Hell had just gotten a lot more complicated. Because I was about to receive the type of punishment no living soul had ever come back from. Not a single one had ever survived. I was about to become a snack for the most dangerous Beast in all of Hell. The only one that gave even the Devil nightmares. Only I would soon find…He didn’t intend to eat me at all. No, instead he decided…He was keeping me.
BEAST AND THE IMP BOOK 2 (SHADOW IMP SERIES) by Stephanie Hudson
It had to be said, that I didn’t much care for the Devil. Especially when he tried to use me to control the Beast. But then this was his mistake. As such, I had been granted early release and as for the Beast… he was not happy. So now Hell had a problem. A big one. One named Abaddon, who was currently tearing Hell apart trying to find me. Which meant I now had a choice to make. Let the Beast destroy all the realms or find myself a date. Because now the fate of the world rested upon my shoulders. Relied on me to find the one mortal vessel strong enough to contain the Beast, by merging their souls as one. There was just one problem with this. I had made a Beast fall in love with me. And now…Now, I just hoped I had the same luck with Adam…The man I just fell madly in love with.
VAMPIRE KING AND I: BOOK ONE by Rose Marie
Dawn Hendricks – Once upon a time, Dawn Hendricks wanted little more than the basics in life, like a loving family, a place to call home, and food to fill her belly. However, the comforts she came to wish for have long been forgotten. With all family buried and nothing to her name but a flimsy tent to sleep in, a pack of half-eaten donuts to quell starvation, and her precious hair as her only source of pride, Dawn simply wants to continue her existence without drawing attention to herself, but of course even that is too much to ask for. When she ends up assaulted and beaten within an inch of her life, her willingness to continue living fades. As she lay praying for death, through with the accursed life she’d lived, she’s instead handed a silver lining in the form of Domitillio Daichi. Now saved from the terrible hands of fate, Dawn feels her luck has turned. That is until she notices the fear and reverence that crosses the eyes of his staff whenever she so much as speaks his name. Unfortunately for Dawn, she is about to find out the sweet Domi she’s grown to love and life as she knows it are not what they seem. Domitillio Daichi –As a fire-wielding vampire who has walked this Earth for over five thousand years, there wasn’t much Domitillio Daichi hasn’t seen…(more blurb on ebook seller’s page…)
UNBROKEN (THE RECKONING NOOK 2) by Daphne Moore
A champion. A pharmacist. An enemy who will stop at nothing to triumph in the Reckoning. Captured by twisted creations of an amoral scientist, ancient warrior Storm and cautious Persephone still can’t trust each other. Storm lost his fated mate for centuries ago. He did not imagine he would find another, much less that they would find themselves imprisoned. Persephone’s heart and mind have already been scarred by a lilim, one of the supernatural kins. Even as she hopes for a connection, she cannot trust Storm completely. Yet in order to survive, and regain their freedom, they have to work together, even as both fear the passion growing between them can only be temporary. Can their fragile bond guide them to freedom, or will their wounds doom them both?
BIG BAD DADDY DRAGON (WIDOWED OMEGA MATES BOOK 3) by Maia Starr
My husband was brutally murdered, and my only option was to run. I started a new life, got a new job.
But then the unexpected happened. I fell in love with my boss. An alpha who made me feel things I didn’t think I could. I wanted him close to me all the time. But having his arms around me made working for him impossible. Nannying Drew’s daughter was still my job. But I was terrified that he’d see my life for what it was. My secret would lead us to destruction. And my past would come haunt me again…Was I ready to find out if that hell could tear us apart?
THE WOLF’S ARRANGED MARRIAGE (WEREWOLF MOUNTAIN RESORT BOOK 1) by Layla Silver
I feel like I’m living in the freaking Middle Ages. I just promised myself to a man I’ve never met for the sake of my pack. The pack that I’m somehow supposed to be the Alpha of. The pack that I have no idea how to lead. I’d better learn quickly, though. Because here he is, unexpected, all but ambushing me. His eyes, the glinting green of polished emeralds, pin me in place. His jaw, angular with a trimmed beard, makes him look dangerous. His condescending words, smooth like velvet, cut to my core. So this is my very hot, very unimpressed husband. I am woefully unprepared for this marriage. But he just stalks into my space, all lean muscle and prowling grace. It takes all I’ve got to get a grip on myself and the situation. What on earth have I signed up for?
COLD-BLOODED ALPHA BOOK 1 by Eve Bale
TALIS – Caged…The wolf within me wants to break free, run free, and be free. But that’s not going to happen. Not now. Not ever. Years of abuse, neglect, and downright torture at the hands of my uncle have stifled and shut down the shifter side of me. After all, nothing comes from unleashing the feral beast inside of me that’s fighting for release. But then, everything changes…Suddenly, married by arrangement and trapped in a new pack with virtual strangers, my wolf within refuses to hold back. And Dayne, the alpha of the pack, doesn’t make it easy to stifle my beast—or my desires. I’m clawing at the cage, hellbent on shifting. Can I resist the sexy, cold-blooded alpha who tempts me or will I be caged inside myself forever?
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VS: Going back to the Badari for my Backlist Featured Title. Here’s AYDARR, the first book in the Badari Warriors series! I always loved Lora Leigh’s Breeds and Laurann Dohner’s New Species – both terrific series – and so I wanted to do my own take on genetically engineered soldiers – but in the far future, on an alien world, with human fated mates!
AYDARR won the “I Heart Indie” contest the year the book released!
AYDARR (A BADARI WARRIORS SCIFI ROMANCE NOVEL): Sectors New Allies Series Book 1
I’m anticipating this will be a multi book series, to wrap up the overarching plot arc. If readers are enjoying the Badari, then I might write some ‘sidequels’ too.
The blurb:
Jill Garrison, a maintenance tech at the Sectors Amarcae 7 colony, goes to sleep one night as usual only to wake up in her nightgown stranded in the middle of a forest on an unknown world. There’s no time to think as she’s stalked by carnivorous predators and rescued by genetically engineered warriors calling themselves the Badari. Turns out they and she, along with her whole colony, are now prisoners of the Khagrish, a ruthless race of alien scientists. Working for enemies of the Sectors, the Khagrish have created the Badari to be super soldiers.
Aydarr, the Badari alpha, isn’t sure he can trust Jill but his attraction to her is undeniable. He impulsively claims her as his mate to prevent her death at the hands of the Khagrish.
Can he continue to protect her from the experiments already underway? Will his claiming her put his pack in jeopardy from their alien masters?
As Jill searches for a way to rescue her fellow humans and get them all to safety, she finds herself falling for Aydarr, despite the secrets he’s keeping. She has a few of her own.
The situation becomes dire when Aydarr and his pack are sent offplanet on a mission, leaving Jill unprotected, prey for the senior scientist. Can she escape the experiments he has in mind for her? Will she be able to thwart the Khagrish plans and liberate humans and Badari alike? How will she and Aydarr reunite?
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LINKS TO RECENT NEW RELEASES POSTS from Veronica:
“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’.
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Some authors aren’t in KU but still don’t list books with Apple or other platforms. This report is very time consuming to prepare so I’ve always had to limit myself and cannot go and look up every book on all the platforms. If an author gives me their other buy links, I include them here but generally I develop the post on my own, not from author-supplied information. I curate and prepare this post individually every week to help connect readers/books/authors and I have to be very careful not to give it so much time as an activity that I don’t write my own novels! Thanks for the feedback and happy reading!
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Thank you for including Special Delivery: Summer in your wonderful roundup!
Being trapped in the afterlife with the wrong person really puts the pressure making the right choice!