Jane Bond by V.R. Tapscott

Bacon! Chocolate Cake! Romance! Space Aliens! Day of the Week Undies! Butt stuck full of cactus needles! Fun PG-rated SciFi! Yes, Jane has it all. Jane dug up a spaceship buried for millions of years. All it needs is a little TLC. More or less. So now, she’s running all over the world looking for spaceship parts, falling in and out of love and trying to keep her friends from thinking she’s crazy. To make matters worse, the ship she’s recovering is starting to sound a lot more like the Death Star than the Millennium Falcon. When did life get so complicated?

10 Things That Never Happened by Alexis Hall

Sam Becker loves—or, okay, likes—his job. Sure, managing a bed-and-bath retailer isn't exactly glamorous, but it's good work, and he gets on well with the band of misfits who keep the store running. He could see himself being content here for the long haul. Too bad, then, that the owner is an infuriating git. Jonathan Forest should never have hired Sam. It was a sentimental decision, and Jonathan didn't get where he is by following his heart. Determined to set things right, Jonathan orders Sam down to London for a difficult talk…only for a panicking Sam to trip, bump his head, and maybe accidentally imply he doesn't remember anything? Faking amnesia seemed like a good idea when Sam was afraid he was getting sacked, but now he has to deal with the reality of Jonathan's guilt—as well as the unsettling fact that his surly boss might have a softer side to him. There's an unexpected freedom in getting a second shot at a first impression…but as Sam and Jonathan grow closer, can Sam really bring himself to tell the truth, or will their future be built entirely on one impulsive lie?

The Unchosen by Laura Huie

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The gods have been silent for too long. Humanity is rising against them, starting with her. Fia is one of the few chosen by the gods, bestowed with extremely powerful magic; a master of illusions and portals. Except, anytime she uses magic it causes headaches and she can not make a portal back to Earth. After a whirlwind encounter with an old friend, she can’t remember, Fia discovers the place she thought was her home is a façade and unearths a land hostile to her. The gods have not spoken to her, and they do nothing to save her as she and her friend, Winston try to reveal the truth about her past. Both want the past for different reasons. She wants her magic back to go home, he wants her to recall who she was and why she should stay. But staying could mean the gods sealing her destiny; to be killed by humanity for a crime she doesn’t remember.

The Dragon Eater (The Tharassas Cycle Book 1) by J. Scott Coatsworth

Coatsworth’s talent undeniably lies in worldbuilding. Alien artifacts! Monsters! World-altering revelations! This is an alien world rich in history. It reads initially like a fantasy novel, but the more we learn...you realise that this is actually a sci-fi novel.

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Review by estora on 2025-12-16T09:20:58Z

Blade Broken by Niranjan

Blade Broken is the first book in The Echelon series by Niranjan. This is a novel full of political intrigue, spies, espionage, loyalty, and betrayal. Lucian and Alaric’s complicated past and feelings are inseparable from the plot.

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Review by estora on 2025-12-16T09:17:18Z

Black Brilliance by Dr. Joel Anthony Hamilton

Review by Alavar on 2025-12-16T04:04:02Z

Unknown Number by Victoria Hyder

Victoria Hyder’s Unknown Number is a sharp, witty LGBTQ+ romance that thrives on text-message intimacy and emotional tension. Victoria balances sarcasm with vulnerability.

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Review by nmbodyscript writer on 2025-12-15T11:50:48Z

The Secrets That They Keep by T.M. Lore

This book is so good you immediately want to read book 2. So well written loved the characters and highly recommend

Review by Irmaoc on 2025-12-13T19:50:40Z

The Tongue is Sharp by Kassandra Morgan

An anthology of feminine rage for women by women.

Death Rattle by Carter Pugh

Accused of murder. Hunted by magic. A city of secrets waiting to unravel. In Death Rattle, murder mystery collides with urban fantasy in a twisty coming-of-age tale where nothing is what it seems. Clarke Carpenter, a 30-year-old nanny and student, craves more than her ordinary life—something magical, something meaningful. But when her roommate is found dead and all signs point to Clarke, her plans for a fresh start crumble fast. As she races to clear her name, Clarke stumbles into a hidden world pulsing just beneath the city streets—a world of fae, shadows, and forgotten power. The truth? It might just be darker than the crime she didn’t commit. Start the Death Book Series today and follow Clarke’s journey through murder, magic, and the messiness of becoming who you were meant to be.

Closure May Never Come by PD Doling

When a romantic holiday ends in tragedy, Rob Wyatt is determined to help his wife, Vikki, recover from her accident. As he fights to restore her to her former self, an ancient evil begins to manipulate their lives. Rob’s growing suspicion leads him to a chilling realisation: that the soul he’s trying to save may no longer be human… --- Perfect for fans of Stephen King's Bag of Bones, Mike Gayle meets H.P. Lovecraft in this genre-spanning, gothic-tinged tale of love, commitment, and paranormal suspense.

The Blood of Queens by Alex C. Pierce

What happens when you take a thief and a con-man, that everyone thinks is a monster that should be locked away, and make him captain of the Queen's personal bodyguard? Gossip, treachery, and paperwork... So much paperwork. Ren's appointment as Warden, the Queen's personal bodyguard and head of her security has created something of a stir in the walled realm of Lenmar. Opposition to his mere presence within the Crystal Palace is high, and old schemes and rivalries are kindled anew as the tension builds between the nobility and the factions pushing for change. Ren just wants to keep the Queen safe, solve the mystery of his mentor's disappearance, and figure out why, Haim, who'd saved his life and been his accomplice on more than one occassion, was avoiding him. An attack on the eve of the Moon Festival, when the Council of Nobles is set to convene, provides the spark to ignite a chain of events that threatens the very foundations that have kept the people of Lenmar safe, and puts everyone Ren cares about in danger.

Sir... by LJ Langdale

Lydia Johnstone has spent her entire adult life orchestrating every interaction, manipulating every relationship, maintaining absolute dominance in every room she enters. The brilliant masters student in behavioral science knows exactly how to exploit weaknesses, and ensure she's always three steps ahead. It's how she's survived. It's how she's thrived. Then she meets Professor James Matthews. British. Brilliant. Utterly unbreakable. From their first confrontation in his behavioral science seminar, Lydia recognizes something she's never encountered before: a mind that matches hers, a will that cannot be bent, and eyes that see straight through every calculated defense she's constructed. Their collaboration on groundbreaking trauma research should be purely academic. Professional. Bounded by the rigid parameters that define every aspect of Matthews' controlled existence. But as late nights in his office blur into intellectual intimacy, as his methodical approach to understanding human behavior begins to transform how Lydia understands herself, the boundaries between professor and student, researcher and subject, begin to fracture. But this isn't a simple story of a student falling for her professor, nor a professor taking advantage of his student. SIR... is a dark academia romance that explores the psychology of power, the neuroscience of desire, and the profound intimacy that can exist when two people risk everything to be truly seen. It's about trauma and healing, control and surrender, the spaces between strength and vulnerability where genuine connection becomes possible. For readers who crave: Intelligent, psychologically complex characters Authentic D/s dynamics with emotional depth Dark academia settings with genuine intellectual discourse Slow-burn intensity that builds to devastating emotional intimacy Romance that challenges conventional power dynamics Stories where vulnerability is the ultimate act of courage

Child of Tulathne by Lila Samson

Aleksander Wythane has no qualms with his identity as the reincarnated Sword of Ages. It brought him a life of comfort as a member of the royal family, and comprehensive training to make him the best swordsman on the continent. The looming knowledge of his duties remain far off on the horizon, the kingdom of Zekhar is at peace with its neighbors and itself, and a lavish Summer Solstice festival is approaching. But when creatures cobbled from corpses and dark magic tear their way into the celebration and upend one of the most joyous nights of the year, the entire kingdom is faced with their greatest fear since Aleksander's birth-the reason he was born in the first place. After ten years of preparation, Aleksander is thrust into his calling earlier than expected, but not alone. Accompanied by seeress and princess, Carissa, and a mercenary older than the country itself, their quest is clear: gather allies, information, and find the monster Aleksander is destined to kill; whoever they may be in this life. Along the way, Aleksander faces trials, losses, and realizations that cause him to doubt not only his ability, but his identity. Was it possible the goddess made the wrong choice? Or was he never the Sword to begin with?

A Storm for Christmas by S. R. Garcia

"Dearest Doctor Thomas..." Despite society’s demands, Doctor Bertram Thomas has no intention of finding a mate after retiring from the Navy. Unfortunately, life in the coastal town of Thurlestone is peaceful to the point of boredom. A desperate attempt to alleviate the growing loneliness has him writing to an old friend. "Dearest Noah..." Noah Gale never expected to receive a letter from his late father’s old friend. He certainly isn’t expecting further letters to arrive after he informs the man of his father’s passing. While his aunt has designs on finding him an alpha, Noah finds his thoughts filled with the letters from kind Doctor Thomas. Until scandal leaves him fumbling for solid ground. When Noah arrived at Thomas’s door with only an injured dog in hand, the pair find themselves snowed in as the tension built through their letters becomes impossible to ignore. A storm is coming… and it brought more than a new puppy. This is a loosely Regency-inspired MM omegaverse romance that contains age gap.

Portals of the Lost by Aleyna Hines

Eva has spent her life as an outsider. Now, she is trapped in a world that sees her as something much worse—a monster. When Eva is dragged into the world of a book, she is met not with the fantasy she always dreamed of, but with chains. Imprisoned on accusations of unleashing terrifying creatures upon the people of Abhaile, she is forced to strike a deal to untangle the truth behind the portals letting them in. As she journeys through its mystical lands, the injustices of this world come to light. A tyrannical King who is hellbent on enslaving those beneath him mirrors the cruelty she experienced within the foster system and the line between enemy and ally blurs. Eva’s search becomes about so much more than her innocence as the secrets of ancient magic unravel before her, pushing her toward a fate she isn’t ready for. Will her feelings of unworthiness be enough for her to walk away, or will her rage demand she fight back?

The Violin by Odella Howe

In 1871, Elise Knight made a deal with the devil: craft a powerful violin in exchange for her fiancé’s resurrection. When Elise’s fiancé dies, she would do anything to get him back—even if that means striking a sinister bargain with Cassius McCalmont, an exotic collector whose oddity exhibit is downright astonishing. After seeing Cassius’s otherworldly flute work its magic, Elise begs her father for an apprenticeship, eager to make the seemingly simple sacrifice required to bring her beloved back from the dead: give Cassius a violin of her own making. But before she can finish, Elise’s father falls deathly ill. Even Cassius’s elixirs can’t restore his health for long, and her father’s dying wish may very well be Elise’s undoing. Now she faces a grim choice: obey her father and let him pass in peace, or trust the man who promises her power over the grave. The Violin is a spine-chilling gothic horror revolving around the macabre magic of music. With paranormal powers, atmospheric horror, and chilling twists, it will leave you up well into the witching hour. Lose yourself in the supernatural suspense and eerie ambiance of this dark Victorian world!

Spirits of the Relentless by Morgan Biscup

To lead others, he must first embrace who he was – and what he must become. After the Turncoat Armada’s surrender, Void necromancer Shane Lawrence is left with a command he never sought and a fleet without a sanctuary. At risk of retribution from both the planet they tried to conquer and their vengeful former allies, the fleet’s only hope lies with Shane’s ability to find them a new home. He sets his sights on the uninhabited planet TR-75, but there's a catch: Planet TR-75 is claimed by the planet herself. ‘Janikk,’ the lone surviving soul of an ancient civilization, whispers her name on the winds and commands the wildlife to repel intruders. To secure a future for his fleet, Shane must do more than communicate with the long-dead; he must win the favor of Janikk’s guardian, face the ghosts of his past, and earn the approval of a planet that is anything but empty.

Arboriah Lux by Kathleen I. Lyons

In a world where social discourse and injustices destroy the world around it, only an Aster-Blood can correct it. In a field of dead flowers and tall grass, Lux awakens to a sky of cool gray and a white sun. As she journeys to the city of Obsiditourma, she's met with danger as well as friendship in those who save her life. As she's plagued by visions of another Aster-Blood -- the twin sister of a dhampir named Esilas, the one who saved her life -- she's called to solve the mysteries surrounding her: her sudden appearance, the death of Esilas' sister, and the imbalance that has caused poverty and discourse in the city of Obsiditourma. Lux must learn vital lessons in order to survive. Keep your nature hidden. Protect those who need it. And trust very few.

In Spite of the Inevitable by Morgan Biscup

The past isn't the only thing that won't stay dead. Hiding from his violent history as a revered Void necromancer within the Sparnell Confederation, single father Shane Lawrence has finally built a quiet life. On the freehold planet of Baden he can pour his energy into the only thing that now matters: the safety and upbringing of his precocious son, Jake. All too soon, the Confederation targets Baden for annexation, confronting Shane once more with his treasonous past. Worse, the invading force is led by none other than Shane's manipulative former mentor, Admiral Kydell. Shane's every instinct screams to run, to hide Jake even further from Sparnell – but Baden is home. This time he could choose to make a stand and defend the entire planet, not just his son. But that means turning to the very skills he swore he'd leave behind… In Spite of the Inevitable is the first installment in the five-book Mordena Dawn space opera fantasy series, detailing the founding of the costly Mordena mercenaries and their rise from piratical deserters to ferocious and effective defenders of the independent Freehold planets. When powerful galactic empires seek to devour innocents whole, there's no hired force better prepared to stand against them.

Don’t go to work the world is ending by Paul Dalton

In 1666, a dragon attacked London, only to vanish, leaving a baker to take the blame. Now, Jack—a routine-loving physics teacher—is thrust into adventure after unwittingly pocketing a dragon scale at dinner. Soon, he's chased across London by criminals and dives into a hidden world of restless ghosts, judgmental gods, and creatures craving corporate jargon. Rescued by Muriel, a witch with a lot on her plate, Jack is introduced to her shed-dwelling bosses, The Laurels, who task them with finding the dragon and stopping someone doing something serious with it. Joined by Muriel’s artist girlfriend, Nisha, they must stop a ruthless gangster’s plot to seize the dragon’s power for herself...if the dragon doesn’t wake up first, that is.

The Call of Wind by K.R. House

The power to control the elements, at the cost of your humanity. Long ago, the gods blessed mankind with the power to call the elements, but at a terrible price. Without the protection of a ward rune, the power wilds its users, twisting them into monsters resembling the element they control. Wilding and runes have never been of great concern to 16-year-old Elias. His talented half-brother Marc was given a rune by Gaya’s Holy Grove not long after being blessed with lifecalling, so Elias has never worried much about the wilding that happens to unmarked callers. But when Elias is blessed with windcalling, like his foreign father, it feels a lot more like a curse, since there are no runes for windcallers in his homeland of Eshira. Knowing that unmarked who aren’t lifecallers tend to disappear, Marc risks everything to help Elias escape, betraying both his country and his goddess. As Elias searches for a rune to halt the wilding and Marc is thrown into a brutal war, both brothers will learn shocking truths about themselves and the world around them.

A Study on Magic and Crystals by May Barros

Talita is the heir of Lilyduan, the human kingdom. When her father invites her to join a dinner with fairy dignitaries, she sees herself having to deal with the responsibilities of her status. Sent on a mission to solve the magienergetic crisis of the kingdom, she must travel to Alyra, the fairy realm, and count on her friend Marcela, a shameless necromancer and the fairy Solis to learn all she needs to know about the Crystal Power Plant to fullfill her part of the deal with the fairies.

the promise before time by n morgan

Before the first dawn, a vow was spoken. Before the stars burned, a promise was broken. Now, as shadows fracture the heavens, two souls are drawn into a war older than memory. One carries the weight of a lineage erased from history. The other hides a truth that could unravel the fabric of existence itself. Bound by love, hunted by destiny, they must decide: Will they honor the promise before time… or surrender to the silence after it? For readers who crave cosmic fantasy, gothic romance, and thriller‑paced tension, The Promise Before Time is a haunting journey through fractured skies, forbidden vows, and the eternal cost of devotion.

Unknown Number by Victoria Hyder

On a dull Wednesday evening, Lucas receives a text from an unknown number. He ignores it, only to have more messages spam his phone. With nothing better to do, he finds himself diving into a rapid-fire back and forth text chain with a young man he has no business speaking to. To his surprise, the stranger messages him again. He doesn't know why he replies. Something about this guy is coaxing his barriers down with his witty banter, sarcastic remarks and damned emoticons! Lucas, however, is not a people person. Never was, never will be. He has a small circle of friends, no contact with his family and has been single for a very long time. He suffers deeply with dark, personal traumas that manifests in behaviour that usually pushes everyone away. So, why is this kid sticking around? Lucas wishes he would be braver with what he can feel growing between them. Is it just one sided? Should he take a risk on a literal stranger? And what will happen when the kid finds out his age?

Gamer: A futuristic techno-thriller by Belinda Crawford

Login to a gritty techno thriller from the acclaimed author of The Echo. Vlad - gamer, hacker, scourge... Angel of Death. Vlad's parents died in a car accident; she can still feel the flames licking her skin, smell the burning batteries and fire-retardant. Except it wasn't an accident, someone made it happen. She's has spent the last nine years tracking those responsible; planning, plotting. She's almost done. When the last move is over, her opponent will wish they never played with the Angel of Death. Get ready to jack in and play along as Crawford masterfully weaves a complex, action-packed tale of virtual reality and revenge.

Gambling on Common Sense: Rationality, Romance, and The Space Between by L. Briar

Just one last bet... Common Sense Officer Ash Payne can't say no to a bet, and the handsome Captain Lin Solis knows it. She just wanted to live up to her father’s legacy on board the Helios, but between her reckless crews’ pet alien, rogue AI, and an accursed pirate hat—she has her hands full. After a bad beat at poker night to Solis, Ash is forced to hand over access to her CSO storage and all the dangers hidden within—dangers that threaten the one person Ash cares more about than legacy. Clone shenanigans, world-hopping, and a "it's complicated" romance are on the table. Will she be able to gamble her way out of this? Or will this uncommon universe stack the odds against her? The Reviews “Gambling on Common Sense is hilariously delightful! A lighthearted romp through the cosmos that will leave you wanting more.” - David Hankins, Award-Winning Author of Death and the Taxman "In "Gambling on Common Sense," readers are taken on a thrilling journey through the cosmos, led by the charismatic and resourceful Common Sense Officer, Ash Payne. This fast-paced adventure masterfully blends humor, action, and poignant moments. Additionally, the cast of characters is uniquely entertaining and the world building across the universe is well-executed..." - Sam Ledel Author of eight novels with Bold Strokes Books "Gambling on Common Sense is that rare Star Trek satire that also manages to be a very good Star Trek like universe…" - Nikhil Prabala Author of the Dutchess of Kokora "A punny book, that will hit all your nerd hot spots! If you like Orville give this a try!" - Romance Read Along The Feel Gambling on Common Sense is a science fiction comedy with sprinklings of romance and fantastical elements. It is a character driven story with plenty of hijinks along the way. The prose is a bit like if Douglas Adam's Hitchhiker's guide, Martha Well's Murderbot Diaries, and Arnold Drake's Guardians of the Galaxy gambled together. That is to say ... it's a fun romp through space, time, and pocket dimensions.

ERASED: A Dystopian Sci-Fi Thriller by Sebastian Kilex

"A master at exploring memory, identity, and the boundaries of humanity in a dystopian landscape... cinematic writing, vivid imagery, and relentless drama." The fall should have killed Lucy. Instead, it broke her Skelyx—the implant that controls every human emotion and memory. Now she feels what she was never meant to feel. Remembers what was meant to stay buried. When her friend is abandoned in Cyclopia's wasteland for being "too human," Lucy uncovers a terrifying truth: being broken might be the only way to survive. But uncovering the truth about their world means infiltrating The Oracle, wearing the enemy's face—and making an impossible choice. That choice will determine the fate of two worlds. Is The Oracle already ruling our world?

Explorer: Part I of the Anthanian Imperative Trilogy by Roger Floyd

EXPLORER -- Part I of the Anthanian Imperative Trilogy. The planet Anthanos is dying. Its orange-red sun is in the early stages of becoming a red giant. As the surface of the sun edges closer and closer, the planet grows hotter and hotter, and the wind is increasing. Eventually the sun will go nova and incinerate the planet and all other planets and moons in the solar system. The only option for the Anthanian population is to colonize another planet well outside their system. Their scientists have discovered another planet about thirty-five light years away - a lovely blue planet with white wispy clouds swirling over its surface. It seems to have all the necessary factors to sustain life, including a suitable temperature, plenty of water, an oxygen-rich atmosphere, and large areas of solid land to live on. So they send their best team to explore, but what those explorers find is much more -- so much more -- than the lovely blue planet they were expecting.

Fractured Children of Earth by Michael V. Colianna

When a Deaf smuggler and her partner stumble upon a universe-wide conspiracy, getting humanity to understand the threat should be easier than achieving their dreams of having a child. Mary and her co-captain Davi are ready to retire and start a family. While smuggling’s been a profitable business, it’s also been filled with risk and uncertainty. They’re having trouble conceiving, though, so they have to keep going a little longer: The fertility procedures they need don’t come cheap. When a simple job inexplicably goes wrong, Mary gets shot and it throws their plans askew. But it’s not because they won’t get paid or even because the injury means more expensive treatments. It’s because Mary’s attackers are part of a fascist shadow government that’s dangerously close to bringing humanity under its thumb… and Davi recognizes them from the abusive childhood he fled. Mary and Davi want to warn humanity about what they’ve found, but their evidence is flimsy, they’re out of money, and other smugglers are hesitant to risk arrest for such an outlandish story. If they can’t convince anybody to help expose the plot and fight back, there might not be a free universe for anyone to live in—let alone for them to start the family they desperately desire. For fans of the Wayfarers series by Becky Chambers, the Expanse series by James S. A. Corey, and the Andor television show.

First Last Chance by B.E. Lunetois

"What you wanted, lad, was palace intrigues with poison and daggers, maybe you get to wave around your fancy little sword in a rooftop duel at the end of a long chase, hey? Turnabouts, betrayals, all that fun stuff? But here on the Ten-Thousand Seas it's mostly war. Mud, guns, and bombs by land; salt, guns, and torpedoes by sea." The Stone Unfurled is a long, flat world surrounded by walls of golden ice, covered by the Ten-Thousand Seas, which are speckled with many islands whose inhabitants must make their way in a beautiful but harsh world. For the spoiled young governor who controls one of the tiniest islands this world has to offer, the extent of that harshness is about to be fully revealed. Thrown into a chaotic war between diverse factions, he must learn to make his way in the company of two women who are almost as frightening and dangerous as his enemies. Follow Arlo Haradin-Harkon on the first step of his slow transformation from a vain, bratty dandy to a swashbuckling hero in... First Last Chance There's adventure, romance, humor, cool boats, a bit of sword play, strong women, violence, fatalism, and lots (and lots) of salt water.

Game Over by Shelly Jones

Wren Winters and her friends road trip to an annual gaming convention anticipating a fun getaway, not danger and a dead body. It’s been two years since game store owner Wren Winters’ husband died in a mysterious road accident, and she finally feels ready to attend the industry’s biggest gathering. She’s a little spooked because the event was where her husband had sent her a final text claiming he’d discovered something unexpected, but Wren is determined to push aside her doubts, purchase new games for her store and have fun. Instead, she and her gaming group stumble onto a famous cosplayer strangled with her own lanyard, and the police are side-eyeing Wren. Then the threats begin, and Wren uncovers a new lead on her husband’s death. Surely, she can piece together what happened to Marcus at this very convention, despite the danger lurking around every corner. But the clock is ticking to solve the murder before weekend ends, when all the suspects will scatter like pieces swept off a board. Will she be able to trap a murderer before she becomes another victim?

A Murder of Secrets & Lies by Deja Colleen

Welcome to Monster Island, a reality television competition where monsters of all kinds compete for a chance of a lifetime: to live on the forbidden island on which they compete. But before they can even earn the chance to fully compete, they have to navigate the academic setting of one of the island’s most prestigious universities. After twenty-five years of providing thrills and chills to the world wondering what secrets this island holds, this year is sure to be life changing. Promising plot twists and cliffhangers, this is sure to be your greatest guilty pleasure.

From This Day Forward by Wendy Haller

Newlyweds Jay and Emmaline Ellis are the picture-perfect couple, excitedly charting the course of their lives together. Their dreams are big, their plans carefully crafted, and their love unwavering—until a devastating accident turns their world upside down. When Jay sustains a traumatic brain injury, the couple is thrust into an emotional and physical battle they never anticipated. As their future takes a drastically different shape, they must confront questions they never thought they’d face: Is love enough when the life you planned doesn’t seem possible? Can hope mend what feels broken? From this day forward, they’ll have to decide whether to hold on to the promises they made or let tragedy break the future they once planned together. A story of heartbreak, resilience, and the transformative power of love, this story asks: From this day forward, for better or worse, can you hold onto love when everything else feels lost?

The Shadow Sisters by Matthew Cesca

A life of lies and betrayal. Anjia has trained her entire life to become a Sister of the Temple of Kyrsma, Goddess of Love and Light. She knows one of two fates await her on Ascension Day, a life of service or a gruesome death. But as the day of her ascension comes and she is sworn to the temple, her life is no longer her own. A terrible truth is revealed to her — the temple is corrupted by the shadow demon, Khimital. And with her ascension, Anjia is now bound to it. Along with the other sisters of the Temple, Anjia is forced to work as an assassin for the Khimital, whose only desire is to spread darkness in the world once strong with Kyrsma’s light. With each mission, the sisters perform unspeakable acts that darken their souls. Defiance is met with dominance as each sister learns that having the Khimital's influence take control of their bodies is worse than carrying out these deadly deeds on their own. The Khimital is not without benevolence though. With each mission completed, the Khimital offers new powers and mastery of the shadows. Anjia must accept this new life that was thrust upon her and the sins she must commit in the Khimital's name. The longer Anjia is forced to serve, the deadlier she becomes. And the more power the Khimital gives her, the more she begins to embrace this new destiny…

Lagoon: A Short Story by Kurt Barlow

Who doesn’t dream of a vacation along the world’s most beautiful shores? This story dives into how the sea itself can turn into a nightmare. If your train ride feels endless, if you’ve got an hour to kill at the office, or if you just need to unplug after a long day and feel that cold shiver down your spine, Lagoon is here to feed your fear.

rain over lotus by Nanala McMillan

Rain fell thunderously among the lotus bed, encouraging rapid growth— and soon when the sky became still, she saw her true nature. rain over lotus is a woven tapestry of poetry that blossomed deep within Wilde’s personal 90-Day Buddhist Rains Retreat experience. The ups and downs, the fruits and lurking shadows. All that came forth in this period of inner work and dialogue now memorialized on paper to serve as a reminder of our true home—this moment. 50% of each purchase will be donated to Magnolia Grove Monastery as a token of thanks to help support the fourfold community. Astarion B. Wilde is not officially affiliated with Magnolia Grove Monastery and is acting as an independent inspired practitioner.

Lamb of God - Original Sin by Ryan McCafferty

When the dead rise, where will you stand? Prophecy becomes reality and the souls of mankind are pawns in the war of wars. When the grid goes down and the dead hunt the living, an already fragile civilization will spiral out of control and true evil will shake the foundation of reality. The disparity of lost hope, pushes mankind to walk the razors edge of good and evil. The Laochra family will tempt the limits of their faith, love, strength, loyalty and endurance. God’s plan has been laid out, but can they do what's asked of them and endure the tests and tribulations? How far would you go to save the ones you love? The small town of St. Thomas Ontario becomes the epicenter of the rapture. The roots of a prophecy dating back to the resurrection of Christ, will force people beyond their once tightly held beliefs. Faith will be tested. Souls will be claimed. And in the darkness, the light must rise. The blood of Christ will lead you to salvation, but are you willing to pay the price of admission? Perfect for fans of The Walking Dead, I Am Legend, World War Z and 28 Years Later, this gripping zombie apocalyptic tale of survival blends pulse-pounding horror with spiritual warfare in a battle that goes far beyond the flesh.

Shadows In The Mirror by Abagail Brown

Mistie escaped a past she'd mostly forgotten. No one would go looking for her buried past if she lived up to her dreams. Or so she believed. Smoky tendrils wrapped the horrors she couldn't quite remember. Flickering shadows crept through the mirror to bring her past to her present. Nightmare generational abuse on a scale she never imagined. Never knew she had been part of. Didn't want in her past. Or her future. Secrets are twin sisters. Whether fraternal, or identical, depends on the shadows dancing in the mirror. Like mother, like daughter, Goddess of the moon, Selene watches over us, Leaving Helen to carry on her task. Patricia, Quin, and Eleanor, Must find the missing ones, To bring Selene's dream to pass. The daughters returned - Mistie, and another Patricia, Home together, at last.

Empyreax: The Rise of Cà Rá by Scott Frost

A Sci-Fi Horror action-packed thrill ride that tugs at the heart of a strained father-son relationship. When Jack Young receives news of his estranged father's death, he's relieved to be freed from the ramblings of a madman. Heading to the town of Stone Creek, he prepares his father's eccentric mountain cabin for sale, but discovers a secret tunnel beneath it that disrupts his plans. Hidden away in an underground cavern, he finds Cà Rá, a young woman with cosmic origins who claims to be his father's friend. As guardian of the mysterious Empyreax device, she warns Jack of an imminent danger that will annihilate the planet. But Jack's not the only one who's arrived in town. Demi Carver-a doomsday cult fanatic with an interstellar secret of his own-is hunting for the Empyreax and will kill anyone who gets in his way. Bound by an oath to protect Jack, Cà Rá is his last defense against Demi's growing dark forces. When she is captured, Jack finds himself reluctantly drawn back into his father's world, teetering on the edge of reality. Fighting back against the clutches of fate, he must unravel the tangled clues his father left behind before Demi can ignite the spark that will torch humanity.

Echo of the Larkspur by A.A. Freeman

The sole survivor of a massacre, Dr. Ciro Kwakkenbos, has spent the last six years in intensive therapy. He’s finally capable of working with Artificial Intelligence again—and comes to the Ceres colony determined to prevent robots from committing any future atrocities. When he arrives, Ciro realizes the robot in charge of the colony’s security, S.A.G.E. (Sentient Automated Geo-sentinel Engineer), is dangerously close to complete sentience. S.A.G.E. is more interested in observing the colonists’ everyday lives (and matching them with appropriate musical soundtracks) than following its intended programming. Robots aren’t supposed to be charming, kind, or compassionate, either. But as Ciro investigates, he discovers S.A.G.E. has learned how to lie and—possibly—harm and kill humans. Worse, S.A.G.E.’s memories have been hacked, deleting a deadly secret. Despite the danger S.A.G.E. poses, Ciro can’t deny the feelings growing between them. Now Ciro must unravel the truth behind the missing memories—before S.A.G.E. and the colony are doomed.

Echo by M.J. Douglas

Uncover terrifying secrets about humanity’s past! Experience a mind-bending adventure where The Matrix collides with Ready Player One in this gripping, fast-paced thriller. Meet Trick, a daring gamer, and his loyal second-in-command, Pik, as they dive into Infestation, an alien horror survival game. With Trick's reckless gamble leaving chaos, Pik must navigate the fallout. Join the crew of Echoes as they race to rescue their leader and uncover the secrets behind a mysterious stowaway. Can they conquer the game? Who's pulling the strings in their reality? And what role does Trick play in this high-stakes ordeal? Unravel the mysteries in this thrilling sci-fi gamelit tale!

Download by David Crowell, Robert Glasker

"Download" by David Crowell is a riveting sci-fi adventure that centers around Margaret, a reclusive programmer battling schizophrenia. Her life takes a dramatic turn when an alien spacecraft enters the solar system, leading to a miraculous cure of her condition through an accidental interaction with alien technology. Reunited with her college friend Frank, an astrophysicist, Margaret joins a team of brilliant minds in Boulder, Colorado. Together, they delve into alien innovations, including a brain implant that connects them directly to the internet and grants them control over global information systems. This newfound power, however, comes with perilous consequences, drawing attention from the U.S. President, foreign operatives, and anti-alien factions. As the narrative unfolds, Margaret and her team navigate a web of international espionage, ethical dilemmas, and the existential questions posed by their alien benefactors. Crowell masterfully blends action, suspense, and a profound exploration of human potential in the face of otherworldly influences. "Download" is a compelling journey into the possibilities of alien contact and the transformative power of technology, making it a must-read for science fiction enthusiasts.

Dawn of Time by Judy Klass

YA: Science Fiction & Fantasy: (for kids and for adults) Dawn, 17, lives in a small town in Pennsylvania. Things get weird one Friday when she is heading to history class with her two best friends. Dawn "falls" into time, and ends up traveling to Florence during the Renaissance with a teen named Baldassare. He explains that Dawn is a "Sensitive" -- a kid who can travel through time. He warns her about a teen from ancient Greece named Androcles. Baldassare says Androcles is taking reckless risks and jeopardizing the space/time continuum. Baldassare has a haunted quality, perhaps from spending years alone. Dawn is drawn to him, but they are very different. He takes her careening through Florentine history, with centuries flying by, and it rattles her. Dawn demands some time at home, to think. But back in her town, she cannot talk about where she has been, and when, to her parents, friends or teachers. She starts to feel like an orphan in time. When she meets Androcles, he is laid-back and good-humored, and he takes her to the Caves of Time, where time does not exist. Dawn learns more of what it means to be a Sensitive, watching the life of a great ancient writer from birth to death, and wandering in a sense, "inside" of great old books. Androcles says that Baldassare has projected the dangerous, delusional things that he, himself, is doing onto Androcles. Dawn must decide which of these two guys she believes and trusts -- and, with that guy and two teens from other eras, she must prepare for an epic battle in which the universe may be at stake.

The Gift of You by Chloe York

"It's not a sin if I don't touch you." Forbidden fruit is the sweetest, and Miriam Everleigh is absolutely scandalous. The heir of Everleigh Manor has almost everything her heart desires, except a future with her best friend. With Cecile's wedding fast approaching, Miriam is willing to go to drastic measures to preserve what they have. Because Miriam Everleigh always gets what she wants.

Dum Spiro, Spero by Grace Manders

What does it mean to live and love? How do we deal with loss? What if the stories we were told growing up were told from a different perspective? Dum Spiro, Spero is a collection of short stories and poems based in hope and the human experience.

Nothing So Powerful As Truth by O.H. Phukdischidt

Raj and Quill continue to assist the village council in making plans to rescue the children from the government’s secret labs. Meanwhile, Darla is a prisoner there, being experimented on. Kids are dying around her and she never knows when she might be next. Fury and the need for vengeance are the only things fueling her. Will Raj and Quill find the children in time? Can they survive the rescue mission? Will hollow-boned ever be free of the government’s cruelty?

Truth Will Set You Free by O.H. Phukdischidt

Raj continues his pursuit of knowledge about what the government of Tar is secretly doing to hollow-boned, hoping to save his people from experimentation, or worse. Even still, he tries to get Quill, the pale beauty he dumped at the Sentinels of Light headquarters, out of his mind. He can’t help wondering if what they had was real. Should he have trusted the man? Meanwhile, Quill is confined to headquarters pending a trial. He is now seen as a traitor, a fallen hero. To make matters worse, his health continues to decline and no one will help him figure out why. Lamenting his wasted life, he finds himself thinking about Raj and what could have been. While the famed Red Raven becomes more merciless with his victims, the shamed Sentinel is left to waste away. What will become of our two lovers? Can they put their differences aside?

Time Thief (Eclipse Book 1) by Lindsay French

In a world in which Prophets wield the power of wayward gods, a banished woman is determined to regain her own powers and free her people. When Max learned her world and its advanced race posing as gods were not all they seemed, her powers were sealed off by an unbreakable curse. Banished from the Mountain of the Gods, she devotes her life to protecting the village that adopted her as their own—until the Prophet of the Valley captures her and her people, intent on using them as a blood sacrifice. Max vows to escape and return to the mountain to reclaim a power she hates in order to save the people she loves. But she’ll need the help of one of the Prophet’s fiercest warriors, Nash the Unknown, who has his own reasons for joining her, and she isn’t sure she can trust him. The journey will be a grueling one, made even more dangerous by the draw Max feels to the charming Nash. Together, the pair must climb the Mountain of the Gods and steal back Max’s powers. Only, the mysteries of the mountain reveal ever more about the gods’ cruel intentions and the reality-breaking secrets of her world, leading her to a harrowing discovery. Come what may, Max will destroy the Prophet and reach beyond her world to rescue her home from the ruthless gods—in this life and every other.

Transcendence by Matthew Nation

One year after the fall of America, Dylan Meyers finds himself the second most powerful person in New Genesis. In name only. The people love him, and that just might be his end. With an assassin on his trail, he can't trust anyone, not even the ones he loves. With war just around the corner, he's forced to choose between what he wants and what he needs. Either way, many will die. He must overcome his regrets and failures, in order to not just survive, but to win. It's God's Will.

The Ex Factor by Varsha Chitnis

Aarti Bhatia They say distance brings perspective… When my ex announces his marriage, I get out of Dallas under the ruse of examining our newly acquired properties in New York City. Work is a good distraction, but the kind, brilliant billionaire I meet on my first night there could be an even better one. He’s tall, dark, gorgeous, and . . . used to date the woman who’s marrying my ex-fiancé. How can I have such incredible chemistry with someone linked to the biggest humiliation of my life? I don’t know, but that doesn’t stop everyone around me from cautioning me. I’m not sure how to build a future with Sujit when our families won’t let us forget our pasts. Sujit Rao Even heartbreak can’t distract me from Aarti Bhatia… She is fire and I run to her like moth to a flame. Beautiful, brilliant, and powerful, she’s the kind of woman I could see a future with. If only she wasn’t linked to my past. Aarti loved the man who’s marrying my ex-girlfriend. When our pictures are splashed in a tabloid and the walls begin to close around us, I’m ready to unleash my aggressive side the world hasn’t seen before. I am ready to stake it all. The question is, will she? The Ex Factor is a stand-alone billionaire romance that takes a critical view of unrestricted wealth accumulation and class elitism.

Stars Above the Never Sea by Evelyn Flood

It was said that to be loved by a Faeyte was beyond words. That when the ability to fall in love was ripped from them, they grieved for a loss they could no longer recognize. And it cost them everything. *** Selene Amaris is finally going home. After ten years of enslavement in the red lands of Terrosa, she finds herself chained once more, her wings bound and held in the cargo of a silent ship heading back to her homeland, Asteria. No one is waiting for her. Her people were wiped out ten years ago before the Great Shift, when the air turned to wind and water in a single violent moment, and the sea became an endless inky starlight. But the beat of her heart calls her back, and she will answer. One last time. *** Callan Edgeborn has one plan. Survive. To keep those he cares about safe, he follows orders and transports desperately-needed goods across the Never Sea – a sea made entirely of starlight, where one fall can send a man tumbling into unending night. He’s the only one with the ability to make it through. Selene has no patience for a cocky, lazy, irreverent ship captain, and Callan has no time to watch over an emotionless, cold female with infuriatingly captivating eyes. But as they both know all too well; it only takes a second for the world to shift. As Selene navigates her return, Callan finds himself risking everything he cares about to keep her safe. And with every passing day, it becomes clear that Selene has been sent back to Asteria for a reason. One meeting will change their lives forever. And one Faeyte will tear the heavens apart for a love that was never supposed to exist. Stars Above the Never Sea is the first installment in a brand-new romantasy series from bestselling author Evelyn Flood filled with magic, found family, emotional angst, rage and a love that defies the gods themselves.

Abominable: A Holiday Monster Romance (Possessive Monsters) by Maggie Mayhem

My holiday plans are simple: drive home, spend time with the family, and avoid conversation about my recent divorce. But fate has other plans. My car breaks down right as a snowstorm blows in, leaving me freezing and stranded in the middle of nowhere. Enter a huge mountain of a man named Axel (totally not an axe murderer), who whisks me away to his giant-sized, yet cozy cabin. My rugged rescuer is sweet and charming, but something is off. Because he’s bigger than any human could ever be, and I swear he just turned furry for a second. And I’m strangely intrigued… But Axel’s not the only beast prowling these woods, and when my past comes back to haunt me—your girl just can’t catch a break—having my very own possessive monster is the best gift I never expected. This is a standalone novella-length holiday story set in the Possessive Monster universe. Get ready for a sweet and steamy adventure with a HEA guaranteed!

Malevolence by Matthew Nation

America has fallen. From its ashes has risen New Genesis, a theocratic government where the only law that matters is God’s law. Dylan Meyers finds himself kidnapped by the ruler of New Genesis, Evelyn Wolfe, and he is ordered to repent for his sinful ways. Dylan is forced into conversion therapy and pushed to his mental and physical breaking point. He must find a way to save himself before he becomes the very thing he is fighting against.

The Corvus Crown by LCB

In the shadowed kingdom of Vyrelia, Kaevra Tenebris has spent her life hiding—hiding from her past, her power, and the forces that hunt her. When her carefully guarded world is shattered, she’s thrust into a dangerous game of survival. Rowanthar, a deadly tracker bound to the crown, is sent to capture her, but Kaevra proves to be unlike anyone he’s ever faced. As their paths collide, secrets unravel, and the fate of the kingdom teeters on the edge. Dark magic, forbidden alliances, and treacherous choices await in this gripping tale of power, destiny, and courage.

A Lab Rat's Guide to Fated Love by Aridam S. Dojie

A LAB RAT'S GUIDE TO FATED LOVE is a swoony, slow burn, speculative romance with MCs in STEM, light paranormal elements, and dual POV 🫀🐁 Perfect for fans of Ali Hazelwood and low fantasy K-Dramas! — In another life, he promised to love her first, and she promised to keep him safe. Now, she wants nothing to do with love, and he doesn’t want to be saved. Fate, however, has other plans. Vir Varma wants to die in peace. Rot away alone, on a warm, sunny beach. No more medical procedures and no more feeling his family’s anguish play-by-play while they grieve his impending demise—all thanks to his awful heightened sensitivity to others’ emotions. But when his stubborn brother’s meddling lands him into an experimental program, bringing him face-to-face with Dr. Nori Arya, a nano-biotechnology scientist, her uncanny resemblance to the woman haunting his dreams has Vir questioning his sanity. He’s drawn to her with an irrefutable need to be in her periphery, without reason or logic, and despite the obvious repulsion he senses underneath her stoney façade. A façade that also hides a certain darkness, tucked away in a corner Vir can’t reach. But one he must reach. Now that Nori finally has her first human subject, her rivals refuse to sit back and watch. Their attempts at sabotage threaten both Vir’s life and Nori’s career, compelling her to sneak him away to her grandma’s old cottage in the hills. Only, she isn’t prepared for the complication that is Vir’s ability to see right through her. Or her own embarrassing reactions to his proximity, and the way his presence calms her nerves and stirs things in her she never thought she could feel again. Things she must not feel again. Because when love becomes a minefield of consequences and the cost of holding on gets too high, they must choose what they’re willing to give up first—his sanity or her life.

Luxe in Between by Cara Blaine

A prophecy. A ruthless queen. Three hot fae males. And Luxe, in between. After her parents’ mysterious disappearance and the recent loss of her aunt, Luxe is determined to keep her aunt’s business alive and finish grad school, even as grief threatens to pull her under. But when a dangerously handsome stranger appears with secrets about her family and her past, Luxe’s life is thrown into chaos. Her dormant magic awakens, a deadly prophecy is unleashed, and the queen of the fae sets her sights on the halfling who should never have existed. On the run and hunted through realms, Luxe finds herself relying on three powerful fae males, each protective, tempting, and hiding wounds of their own. Between the banter, the battles, and the one bed they’re forced to share, sparks start to burn. This is her destiny. Their fight. Where falling for one might mean losing them all. Luxe in Between is a slow-burn, Why Choose romantasy filled with danger, magic, and irresistible tension. Expect three swoon-worthy fae males, found family bonds, a fierce heroine discovering her power, and yes—only one bed. Perfect for fans of A Court of Thorns and Roses and The Serpent and the Wings of Night.

Token of a Wolf by Cara Blaine

What if the big, bad wolf wasn't actually the villain? What if Little Red found herself allying with him... And even falling for him? Roux Torres just wants answers after her elderly neighbor vanishes without a trace. But when her search draws the attention of a vigilante known only as the Wolf, she’s thrust into a world of blood magic, justice, and buried secrets. The Wolf is a shapeshifter hunting the secret society responsible for abducting his closest ally. Protecting Roux should be a distraction, but when he discovers she might be their next target, watching from the shadows is no longer enough. As stalkers close in and trust turns to fire, Roux and the Wolf must decide which is more dangerous: the hunters in the dark, or the pull between them. Magic. Murder. And a romance that bites back. Token of a Wolf is the first book in the Venandi Venator series, a dark urban romantic fantasy perfect for fans of slow-burn tension, supernatural intrigue, and sharp-tongued heroines who refuse to be saved. Expect danger, desire, and a vigilante romance that howls long after the last page.