The Lightning Rod by C.S. Ratliff

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12,000 years since the last Lightning Elemental stood guard. The world is in chaos. Shadow magic is spreading beyond the walls of secrecy. A new savior must rise and bring balance, for the Fate of Gnariam. Will The Lightning Rod become the hero the world needs, or succumb to the darkness?

The Hand of God by Yuval Kordov

SPFBO9 SPSFC 2023

The world ended—twice. Once at humanity’s hand and a second time at God’s, according to legend. Only Esther, the Eternal One, saw it all happen. Chosen by the Messiah to redeem humanity, she heads a holy sisterhood that rules Cathedral, the Last City. Except Cathedral isn’t the last city, and the source of the Revenant Sisterhood’s supernatural power is far from holy. It’s the year 2500, give or take. The passage of time has become as blurry as the gray wastes that cover most of North America. No moon or stars light the night, and demonic hordes smash against the last outposts of civilization. Two reborn nations vie for humanity’s future. In the west, Cathedral unleashes its God-engines—ancient walking war machines—in a final bid to cleanse the earth. In the east, the struggling city-state of Bastion turns to the last living AI for salvation. Between them, a tribe of technological scavengers known as the Union unwittingly holds the balance of power. Hell is on the horizon. Who will survive?

A Necessary Chaos by Brett Lambert

Vade is an anarchist, a Phantom Dragon. Althus is a Touchstone--an Imperial agent. Their love was never meant to survive. In a world of magical empires and the anarchists that would tear them down, A Necessary Chaos is the story of Althus and Vade, assigned to spy on the other by opposing sides. But now that they've both caught feelings, where will their loyalties fall? They must each decide if they'll follow orders or find a way to make their romance thrive beyond the lies. Part of the Neon Hemlock Novella Series.

Never Invite a Vampire to Dinner (Wrong Move, Right Monster) by Honey Phillips

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Never Dance with a Demon: A Cozy Monster Romance (Wrong Move, Right Monster) by Honey Phillips

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Dragon My Crazy: A Paranormal Monster Romance (Possessive Monsters Book #12) by Maggie Mayhem

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Bred by the Beast: A Steamy Fairytale Retelling Monster Romance (After Midnight Series) by Annee Jones

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A Bond of Ice and Sunshine (Tales of Eukarya) by Sarah Beran

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Frostfeld - The Mourning Son by Joseph Elliott-Coleman

"Fantasy from a unique perspective with great world building. A page turner." : Fred Gambino - Author of "Dark Shepherd" Old sorcerer. Mysterious Murder. Ancient Town. Terrifying History. Blood hasn’t stained the cobblestones of Château d'os for over a century, but the peace of this French town has just been shattered by a homicide that defies every law of nature. When the local police find a teenager murdered by supernatural means, they have no choice but to call in the Special Inquisitorial Branch—a hard-hitting unit of trained sorcerers who deal with everything from occult threats to extra-terrestrial incursions. One of the arriving Inquisitors is Phillip Frostfeld, the latest scion of a legendary family whose name is etched into history through duty and sacrifice. However, Frostfeld is a man on the edge, still grieving the recent death of his wife in the line of duty. As he dives into the investigation, he discovers that this isn't just a murder; it’s a flashpoint in an ancient cold war between indifferent, god-like beings who treat human lives as expendable pawns. In the shadows of the town, the past and present are about to collide in a brutal display of violence. As blood flows and the city becomes a battleground, one question remains: can a man fueled by loss stop an ancient war before it consumes everything? THE FIRST BOOK IN A NEW URBAN FANTASY SERIES. RECOMMENDED FOR FANS OF LAURELL K. HAMILTON’S "ANITA BLAKE: VAMPIRE HUNTER", JIM BUTCHER'S "DRESDEN FILES", AND BEN AARONOVITCH' S "RIVERS OF LONDON".

The Devil is Here (and He's Demanding The Rent) by A.L. Davidson

The Devil is in The Details While out performing his duties as a psychopomp, Lucky - AKA the Prince of Hell - accidentally plows into an unsuspecting priest-in-training named Charlie with his sports car, ending the mortal's life decades sooner than planned. Feeling a tad guilty over the accidental severing of Charlie’s mortal coil, Lucky decides to keep an eye on the would-be clergyman. The problem is, Charlie is a hapless, bumbling bundle of nerves who causes chaos wherever he goes. His do-gooder presence and holier-than-thou aesthetic makes him a target for every demon, devil, and down-and-out resident of Hell’s business district, causing endless migraines for the fiery heir who literally just wants to chill. Things couldn’t get much worse, but Lucky's luck seemingly runs out when he discovers he’s being audited on top of having his afterlife disrupted by Charlie. If he can't clean up his files - and his act - his sweet ride will get repo’d and his snooty sister will take over as head psychopomp. That’s when the Prince of Hell gets a brilliant idea to hire Charlie as an admin, ensuring he keeps his car, his job, and his fiery eyes on the handsome priest in the process. But as the days in the office tick by, Lucky soon realizes that the growing warmth in his chest isn't coming from his eternal flame, but something much worse: feelings. The devil is a dastardly landlord, and the only thing that’s certain is death and taxes, so they’d better get to filing.

Feral: Intergalactic Dating Agency (Vaxxlian Alien Mail Order Brides #13) by Sue Mercury

An alien warrior with a dark past. A reluctant human woman who has lost everything. And a boundless passion that burns beyond control... Sadie loses everything during a rebel attack on her city—her brother, her friends, and the new bakery she just opened. After spending several frightening nights on the streets, she reluctantly signs up for the Vaxxlian Alien Mail Order Brides program, believing it's her only chance at survival. Less than a day later, a huge, musclebound alien warrior arrives to claim her. His name is Feral, and he's the largest and most intimidating male she's ever seen. She's pleasantly surprised, however, when he treats her with unexpected compassion and respect. Maybe, just maybe, she can find happiness with Feral after all. That is, until she learns an unsettling secret that threatens to unravel everything... Vaxxlian warrior Feral is a skilled assassin with a dark past. Now that the war against the Irrcons is over, he's ready to settle down and take a human mate. The female he's matched with is the most beautiful woman he's ever seen, and her sweet nature calms the storm inside him. He longs to claim her, body and soul, but first he must earn her trust. He dreams of raising a family with Sadie and living a quiet life on Planet New Vaxx. But when she discovers the truth about what he is, she tries to run. Can Feral convince his frightened mate that she's safe with him and he'll never unleash his darkness on her, or will Sadie always fear the warrior she's bound to for life?

Errik: Intergalactic Dating Agency (Vaxxlian Alien Mail Order Brides #12) by Sue Mercury

The fierce warrior has finally found his mate. Now he'll do anything to keep her... Vaxxlian warrior Errik has always had a restless spirit. After the war, he postpones settling down on the new planet his people have claimed, choosing instead to travel the galaxy as a cage fighter. He never loses a battle and soon makes a fortune, but it's a hollow existence. He finds himself yearning for something more. A mate. A home. A reason to finally stop running. Holly has spent years traveling North America in her RV, taking odd jobs wherever she goes. But with unrest spreading across Earth, her nomadic lifestyle is becoming increasingly dangerous. Then she discovers she needs lifesaving surgery she can't afford. When a friend suggests she sign up for the Vaxxlian Alien Mail Order Brides program, Holly reluctantly agrees. In exchange for becoming an alien warrior's mate, she'll receive the healing nanobots that can save her life. She's not prepared for Errik. The handsome and attentive warrior is nothing like she imagined. His kisses leave her breathless, his touch makes her burn, and she soon begins to wonder if the mating union she entered into out of desperation could become something more. But when Holly is suddenly offered a way out, Errik fears his mate will choose freedom over him. And the warrior who spent years running from commitment becomes more determined than ever to keep the woman who has finally given him a reason to stay.

Draevan: Intergalactic Dating Agency (Vaxxlian Alien Mail Order Brides #11) by Sue Mercury

He only wanted a mother for his orphaned niece. He never expected to fall for his assigned mate... Alone and struggling to raise his baby niece, Vaxxlian warrior Draevan decides to take a human bride. Surely his niece deserves a mother, even if Draevan isn't certain he's capable of loving a woman. Then he meets Cora. Beautiful and sweet, the human female awakens feelings he thought long buried. Their mating union is supposed to be one of convenience, but Draevan soon finds himself hoping for a true partnership with the woman who is quickly capturing his heart. Desperate to escape a mysterious stalker, Cora signs up for the Vaxxlian Alien Mail Order Brides program. The former popstar is shocked when a huge, intimidating alien warrior arrives to collect her, but when she sees the gentle way he cares for his baby niece, she decides to give him a chance. When they finally consummate their union, Cora is surprised by the fierce passion that ignites between them, and she starts to hope that maybe their marriage can become something real... something more than an arrangement. Unfortunately, Cora's dangerous past hasn't been left behind on Earth. A mysterious threat has followed them to Planet New Vaxx, and Draevan will stop at nothing to protect the woman he adores and the little family he never expected to have.

Embers Spark (OrcFire #06) by Alana Khan

In a world divided by barbed-wire fences, their love defies all boundaries, igniting a passion that sets their worlds on fire. Raisa From the moment he saw me, the handsome orc went into protection mode, even though I insisted I didn’t need his help. His piercing gaze and commanding touch awakened desires I never knew I possessed. And that long, black tongue? Well, let’s just say it defies the laws of physics. In his arms, I find solace, shelter, and a love that's thrilling yet forbidden. But as danger lurks in the shadows, I'm forced to confront a choice: safety or a love that sets my soul ablaze? Durga Raisa’s combination of fierce independence and vulnerability ignites an attraction that leaves me breathless and hungry for more. Although our love is taboo, I'll battle man and orc alike to keep her safe. Though our love defies the odds, together we're unstoppable. Thrill to Embers of Healing, a sizzling tale of forbidden love, as USA TODAY Bestselling authors Alana Khan and Aria Vale take you on a thrilling journey of romance across different worlds with no cheating or cliffhangers in this scorching romance, just a strong orc who loves his very good girl. Guaranteed love and eternal happiness await. For readers 18+ ready to ignite their passion. Tropes include: Forbidden Love, Rescue/Protector, Fated Mate, and Forced Proximity.

The Grinch Who Stole Orcmas (OrcFire #07) by Alana Khan

When a grumpy orc firefighter meets a Christmas-obsessed human, sparks fly as snarky words and opposite worlds collide. Joy I've always believed in the magic of Christmas, but I never expected it to arrive in the form of a scowling, green-skinned volunteer. Grum’s gruff exterior hides a heart as big as his huge, tattooed muscles, yet our scorching attraction faces a sinister plot that threatens both our communities. Grum I hate Christmas. Period. But when Joy barges into my life with her carols, tinsel, and relentless good cheer, I’m dragged into her whirlwind of holiday madness. Now we're tracking down stolen presents, exposing corruption, and—against my better judgment—I'm thinking Christmas might not be so bad after all. Take a brief detour from the usual high-stakes OrcFire series as USA TODAY Bestselling author Alana Khan dishes a fluffy, fun, and fiery holiday romance. Happy Orcmas! No cheating or cliffhangers in this scorching read, just a grumpy, green orc, and a woman so filled with good cheer she’s sweet enough to give you a toothache. Guaranteed love and eternal happiness await. For readers 18+ who want to kindle some holiday heat.

The Orc's Comfort (Sunshine Valley Orcs #03) by Alana Khan

He cooked for her. In his culture, that's not just kindness. It's a claim. Julia I wait all day for my green, square-jawed, absurdly handsome neighbor to fill my doorway. He's been feeding me through my recovery—healing broths, elaborate dishes, everything so delicious I've started begging him to teach me. I tell myself a woman can appreciate tusks and slabs of muscle without it meaning anything. I have no idea every meal is a proposal—and I've been saying yes with every bite. Rhazgar I am the last keeper of my clan's culinary traditions—every recipe a thread to a world that exists only in my hands. I never used my clan's traditions to pursue someone. Until the brilliant, book-loving woman next door started asking questions no one had ever bothered to ask. I stand in her kitchen, too large for her space, too far gone for my own good, watching her go still with pleasure over a meal I made to claim her. Eight years of cooking for everyone and belonging to no one. Turns out the only person worth cooking for was next door the whole time. Some gifts can't be taken back. Some come with a seven-foot green orc who spent years carrying his grief... and has very specific plans for what comes after dinner. Caretaking hero • Food as devotion • Cultural miscommunication • Forced proximity • Size difference • Slow burn to scorching • Explicit heat • Guaranteed HEA

The Iron Hand Mandate by Jayla Prime

Adult literary SF / dark dystopian space opera told as archival testimony, not a chosen-one quest. Thesis: The Mandate’s crime is not only conquest. It is refusing to be chosen. Comps: Book of the New Sun scholar-frame, Hyperion’s archive frame, late Banks without the jokes. $4.99 EPUB: https://jchsp.gumroad.com/l/skhciy

Sofie Finds a Best Friend by Corey and Carrie Webber

Sofie the squirrel loves acorns, giggles, and her cozy treehouse—but what she wants most is a friend to share a tea party with. As Sofie kindly invites animals of all kinds to play, she discovers that not everyone likes the same things—and that’s okay. When she finally meets Chip the chipmunk, Sofie learns an important lesson about patience, perseverance, kindness, and finding the friend who’s just right for you. A warm, gentle story about friendship, acceptance, rejection, communication and remembering that the right friend is always worth the wait.

The Driftborn Book one in The Gate Origin Series by Simon Bullock

Kade Renn repairs broken machines on a dying salvage moon and tries to keep his younger sister alive. That is all his life has room for. Then a buried ship rises from the black sand. Inside is a dying Driftborn pilot, a blood-stained secret, and a black shard that speaks in the voice of Kade’s dead mother. She has been gone for nine years. Now she is calling him beyond the edge of authorised space. Hunted by the Sovereign Directorate and forced aboard Mara Venn’s battered smuggler ship, The Moth, Kade and Lira are pulled into a hidden war over ancient gates, erased histories and routes humanity was never meant to find. But the gates were not built for empire. They were built for something older. Something waiting. Something waking up. And some doors aren’t found. They find you. The Driftborn is a gritty, character-driven space opera about family, survival, ancient gates and the secrets empires kill to protect.

What Ink Etched in Flesh by Devi Letalis

After a violent fallout with his guardian Victor, teenage half-demon Damien is sent to a ruthless academy where young demons are carved into instruments of power for a society that would never fully accept him. Graduation marks one’s place in the infernal order, but for someone with human blood in his veins, conformity comes at a steeper cost. Desperate to conceal what sets him apart, Damien struggles with the volatile magic inked into his skin and a growing sense that he doesn't fit the mould he's meant to become. While a new friendship begins to crack his carefully built mask, old bonds strain under the weight of unspoken expectations. Damien must choose: obey the order that broke him or become the spark that shatters it. This prequel unfolds alongside the events of Book One - How to Steal a Demon’s Heart and Get Away with It - and can be read on its own. But some truths are best faced after Book Three - How to Slay a Demon Lord and Get Away with It. The timing won’t spare you the pain… but it might help you understand it.

I Broke the Galactic Server with a Starter Curse by Wenxi

Years ago, an international expedition recovered an impossible artifact from beneath the Antarctic ice—an object believed to have been left behind by an extraterrestrial civilization. Then *Star Realm 3.0* appeared. With near-perfect virtual reality and the unprecedented support of governments across the world, the mysterious game drew billions of players almost overnight. No one knew who had created it. Even fewer understood why humanity’s leaders were so desperate to bring the entire planet online. Bankrupt, newly single, and running out of options, Chen Mo spent what little money he had left on a gaming headset. If this new world truly represented humanity’s next great opportunity, he intended to use it to rebuild his life. His starting talent, however, looked worthless. **Ancient God’s Curse** was only a low-rank, evolvable ability. Each successful attack placed a lingering curse on its target, dealing a tiny amount of damage that ignored defense while suppressing recovery. The damage seemed insignificant—until Chen Mo realized that the curse could be stacked repeatedly. Its growth potential was even more terrifying. Slaying elite enemies would permanently strengthen its damage, while defeating bosses could raise the talent itself to higher ranks. Where everyone else saw a useless beginner skill, Chen Mo saw an ability with no visible ceiling. He became a mage who invested in speed, covering entire battlefields with spells before his enemies could react. Later, he learned to conceal himself and strike like an assassin. As the curse evolved and its layers multiplied, armor stopped mattering. Healing stopped working. Even the rules designed to keep the game balanced began to collapse around him. But *Star Realm 3.0* was never merely a game. Its existence was tied to the Antarctic artifact, the growing turmoil on Earth, and alien powers already making their way across the stars. When those civilizations finally reached the planet, they expected to find a primitive species taking its first steps into a much larger universe. Instead, they found Chen Mo—a player who had stacked a single curse so many times that no defense, boss mechanic, or advanced technology could withstand it. To humanity, he was the mage who broke the game. To the rest of the universe, he was an error that should never have existed.

How To Become a Hero... Maybe by Iris Retzlaff

To be a hero like the ones in the stories he grew up with – this had been Bran's dream for as long as he could remember. And it seemed straight-forward enough: save a princess, be a hero. But what if every princess has already been saved and every evil been defeated? Not one to give up that easily, Bran keeps looking for that one princess that still might need a helping hand. Yet when he finally finds his damsel in distress neither the rescue nor the 'princess' are quite as expected. And have fairy-godmother's always been such rude, forgetful drunkards? Having nothing better to do, Bran and his new companions embark on a quest to turn the young man into an honest-to-goodness hero – maybe. Oh, and turning his whole world upside-down in the process.

Untwined by Helyna L. Clove

With the help of the ancient magic awakened inside her, Calla led Vesper Forn's uprising to conquer Kanmane Palace and free the mages of the Kamphua Dominion. Except the victory is short-lived: Calla's power is still not entirely hers, their people are falling one by one, poisoned by Vesper's faulty imbuing ritual, and the surviving monarch is gathering forces to once and for all topple magic's rule on the continent. Trapped, separated from Gray and Marigo, and in the clutches of her childhood torturer, Calla submerges into strange otherworlds and her own old pain to regain the power that could save her life—save everyone's lives. And this might not be her final trial either: Vesper's tampering in the order of things is bringing an insidious presence crawling up from the depths of the world, demanding its due. It's a corruption old as time and just as inevitable. And it will make Calla question even the few things she thought she knew about herself.

Infinity, Decayed: The Space Between by Lucinda Jade

New Year’s Eve, 2014. At the stroke of midnight, an emerald flash covers the world. When it fades, the mortal population has vanished. The only survivors are a handful of teenagers gathered in London. Two bickering siblings; two best friends; an isolated loner; the girl who doesn’t want to be there, and the boy who can’t bear to leave. But when they rescue Evelyn Amaefule from a burning church, the unlikely group are forced to work together. For Evelyn comes to them with tales of gifted students called Astrael, legends of Time and Space, and cursed ‘glitched’ objects brimming with uncontrollable power. Her plan is simple: locate the runaway power that has caused the apocalypse, destroy the source of its energy, and return the human population to the world. The mortals jump at the chance to reconnect with loved ones—and for Evelyn, how better to prove herself a worthy Astrael than saving the world? But as their journey across the country progresses, the survivors realise the skeletons in Evelyn’s closet may lead to their own demise. For she is being hunted by Harpies: a gang of masked children exiled from the Astrael’s ranks. And they will kill anyone—even the last remnants of humanity—to catch her.

Nelson: Chronicles of Walker Valley by Zachary Hoskinson & Jake Molony

Step into the halls of Walker Valley, home of the fighting Trojans. Where the jocks are kings and the nerds are just...nerds. Follow along as freshman Nelson Mendella tries to break the mold as he embarks on his high school journey. For Nelson, science comes easy, but making the basketball team and landing the girl of his dreams, that is going to take a miracle. This coming-of-age story is filled with laughs, sports, and plenty of drama that will have you at the edge of your desks or cheering from the bleachers.

The Devouring by A. M. Shilling

Jason and Ayana’s lives as a married couple have always run parallel but never entwined. It’s the perfect arrangement: he’s free to pursue his dangerous yet lucrative career as an elite assassin, and she can focus on conducting autopsies for the city’s forensic center. But after Jason spares a witness to his latest murder, he becomes the prime suspect in his own brother’s homicide. While he hunts for the real killer, Ayana discovers an impossible illness in one of her cadavers. The couple quickly identify an unsettling connection between the two events—one steeped in religious fanaticism and occult conspiracy. Jason and Ayana must learn to work together, using their wits, lies, and criminal connections to uncover the truth behind a mysterious cult and exact revenge. But human enemies are the least of their concern. Beyond the boundary of their world exists a cosmic threat of apocalyptic proportions, and it is trying to break through.

Fogfall by Penny Moss

Bastian has made it his purpose to scavenge survival knowledge to trade with those who need it the most. In a world destroyed by a deadly parasitic fog, that’s basically everyone. Life is hard in a waterlogged country prone to inclement weather and mutant butt worms. Just when things can’t seem to get any worse, he ends up captured by a cannibalistic cult. Trapped in their cave where his only prospect is to become someone’s dinner, Bastian meets his one chance of escape, the human equivalent of a mental breakdown, Felix. A cheerful, unstable disaster of a man who dreams of seeing the sky, touching some grass, and getting infected. Felix also happens to have a valuable talent that could buy Bastian supplies, favour, maybe even a future. But as they flee the cave and struggle together to stay alive, his contempt for the jaunty cannibal turns into the biggest risk to his life yet. Because falling for someone in the middle of fighting blood-thirsty cults and mutated parasites will absolutely get him killed. Especially when that someone not only relies on him for survival, but insists on being infuriatingly irresistible. Fogfall is a post apocalyptic gay romance novel that explores the brutal nature of an infested Netherlands and the few people still inhabiting it.

Pallbearers by Austin Shirey

WHAT IF THERE WAS A WAY TO BRING THE DEAD BACK TO LIFE? It’s August 2009, and twenty-somethings Darrell Sanchez, his brother Cash, and Riley Weisman are all set to go on a summer road trip with their best friend, Tad Cooper, when Tad unexpectedly dies, leaving the three friends devastated and adrift. HOW FAR WOULD YOU GO? But when Cash presents Darrell and Riley with evidence of a secret government program that can resurrect the dead, they decide to dig up Tad’s freshly buried body and set out for the haunted desert of Nevada on an absurd cross-country quest to bring their best friend back to life. WHAT WOULD YOU RISK? Along the way, Darrell, Cash, and Riley will learn to grieve together as they risk their lives for their fallen friend, even as they are pursued by an otherworldly menace intent on stopping them.

One Year Left to Ascend by Tigress at Home

At one hundred years old, Bei Hanfeng has already buried nearly everyone he ever loved. Eighty years ago, he was declared incapable of cultivation while the woman he loved was chosen by an immortal sect. She disappeared into the world of flying swords and eternal life, leaving him behind to grow old as an ordinary mortal. Then, with less than a year left to live, Bei Hanfeng is tested again. The result is impossible: hidden within his failing body is a Heavenly Spirit Root—an extraordinary talent that could have made him one of the greatest cultivators of his generation. His opportunity has arrived a lifetime too late. But Bei Hanfeng has no intention of dying quietly. Carrying a mysterious crimson gourd that crossed worlds with him, he begins cultivating with a body already at the edge of death. His journey will take him beyond mortal kingdoms, into battles fought upon flying swords, and toward legendary beings once dismissed as myth. This book is his testimony—a record of the wonders, dangers, and secrets he encountered on the road to immortality. He even claims to have concealed several genuine cultivation arts within its pages. By the time you reach the end, Bei Hanfeng may have become immortal. Or he may already be dead.

The Improbable We Can Do Today by Jon Dixon

A collection of cosy fantasy mystery stories about resilience, ingenuity, love, belonging, and gentle justice. In the ancient, rain-drenched streets of Draffe, where temple bells mark the hours and secrets lie behind every door, the most sought-after researcher, information-broker, and investigator is a disabled ex-thief who can’t raise a hand or take a step. Meriva Secaret was once the very best of thieves. Until she lost her limbs. Now, with her retired mercenary partner, Custos, she makes her living finding what was lost, fixing injustices, outwitting the powerful… and still occasionally stealing just the right thing from just the wrong person. Her speciality is small problems with big consequences, puzzles and predicaments whose solutions require observation, ingenuity, and, above all, the ability to see people as they really are. Meriva is very good at seeing people. Perhaps because those people all too often don’t see the real her, but only what she no longer has. What she does have is a mind like a lock-pick, an ex-thief’s instincts, and attitude to spare. Plus a partner who loves her as she really is, and an absolute determination to live life on her own terms. Told from the perspective of a disabled protagonist who is capable, complex, and central to her own narrative, these whimsical, warm and often wryly funny stories invite you into the fiercely kind-hearted world she creates around herself, and will appeal to readers who enjoy small-scale, character-driven fantasy where the stakes are personal rather than world-ending, and where kindness always matters.

A Touch of Class by Jon Dixon

Welcome to the city of Draffe, where the rich get richer, the poor stay poor, and the money only ever flows one way. Master Alvius Fruckle, Second Assistant Treasurer of Pellenac's Exchequer, the second most prestigious bank in Draffe, would like you to know that he has had a very good quarter. He would like you to know it at some length. He would especially like you to know that the money was, in his own delighted phrase, entirely free…. Except, of course, to the small investors who lost everything. Fruckle, though, is on the way up and nothing can possibly go wrong! But Fruckle’s about to meet Meriva Secaret. Three years ago, she was the best thief in Draffe. Before she lost everything. Now she’s 23 years old, raising eight orphaned children in an abandoned warehouse on watery starchroot stew and stubbornness, and the money is running out. So when Fruckle comes to her attention she does what any self-respecting ex-master thief with no arms, no legs, and only one eye would do. She takes a pen between her teeth, and writes a list. Meriva might not be able to climb a rope or jemmy a window any more. But what she can still do is read a person the way she once read a lock, and Fruckle is a very simple mechanism indeed. And she has eight pairs of small, clever hands to help her pull off the perfect heist. There’s only one thing standing between her little family and the contents of Pellenac’s vaults. A touch of class.

Pluto's Revenge by Eddie Hauser

Novan and his band grew up on Pluto, a world long since demoted, ignored, and buried beneath the ice. Under the rule of CryoCorp, opportunity is scarce, freedom is rarer, and most people spend their lives resigned to the fate assigned to them. The band refuses to give up. For them, music is more than a lifeline—it’s proof that hope still exists beyond the mines and settlements they call home. When an unexpected chance to escape finally arrives, they risk everything to seize it. But freedom comes with challenges they never anticipated. As their journey carries them farther from home, the music that once united them begins to reveal a power none of them can explain—and a cost they may not be willing to pay. Caught between the future they’ve always wanted and forces beyond their understanding, Novan and his friends must decide what they’re willing to sacrifice to be heard. Pluto’s Revenge is about friendship, resilience, and the power of music to change lives—and perhaps much more.

Blue Mandarin: A novel of sun, mandarins, miracles, and second chances. by edbo books

💙🍊 Blue Mandarin A novel of sun, mandarins, miracles, and second chances. Sometimes the most beautiful miracles grow from the seeds of desperation. Carlos Fernández is known throughout the sun‑soaked village of Valdesol for his sweet mandarins and his even sweeter heart. But when his beloved grandmother falls gravely ill and the money for her surgery is nowhere to be found, Carlos paints a single mandarin blue and offers it at the market with a wild promise: “This Blue Mandarin will make you happy. It will make you healthy again.” The villagers laugh — until a mysterious rich man buys the fruit for an impossible sum, then vanishes. That act of kindness saves a life, but leaves Carlos with a debt of the heart he is determined to repay. A year later, the stranger returns, and with him is his daughter Isabella — beautiful, kind, and miraculously recovered from the illness that once threatened her life. In the moment their eyes meet among the market stalls, Carlos and Isabella begin a love story that will bridge two worlds: the earthy rhythms of a small Spanish farm and a life of privilege in Madrid. Together they will weather storms that threaten to uproot everything, build a business rooted in hope, and discover that the real blue mandarin was never a piece of fruit at all — it was love, in its most stubborn and radiant form. A sun‑drenched, heartwarming novel about family, second chances, and the small acts of faith that can change everything, Blue Mandarin will wrap you in the scent of orange blossoms and the warmth of a Spanish summer, and remind you that the sweetest harvests grow from the seeds we plant in our darkest hours. Perfect for anyone who believes that love is the truest magic of all. --Have fun and joy with this book-- edbo books

The Knucker King by Alicia Dingley

Call for me, I will hear it and come to you... The church has deemed healer Avice Gardener an outcast from her village — her strange herbs and ancient knowledge mean she is too witchy for comfort. But when a baby is born “wrong” and a second birthed with the mark of magic, Avice knows human remedies will not suffice. Instead, she takes the infants to Knucker Hill, at the entrance to the Underneath. The dragonesque Knucker, King Trewoofe, has long watched Avice’s healing abilities from afar. For years, he has yearned for her gentle hands and kind eyes to rest on him a little longer. But when he agrees to help care for the suffering children she brings him, the church turns on them both, pouring poison into the Underneath. Desperate to save the noble, wounded king, Avice takes Trewoofe into her home, riddled with darkness and barely clinging to life. And as the frost deepens, two hearts seek solace in one another… even as the outside world threatens to divide them forever.

The Buried Promise (Sierra Rose Ridge Series) by Annee Jones

I came to Sierra Rose Ridge to paint a chapel, not dig up a three-year-old murder. But when I find human remains hidden beneath the mission floor, the town's brooding sheriff becomes my shadow. Wolf Mora has a personal stake in this cold case—and now that I've accidentally cracked it wide open, someone wants me silenced. Wolf doesn't trust outsiders. Doesn't let anyone close. But he's not leaving my side, and these late-night painting sessions are getting dangerously heated. His hands steady my scaffolding. His body blocks the door. And when he looks at me like I'm the only thing standing between him and the darkness? I forget this job was supposed to be temporary. The killer's watching. Wolf's past is catching up. And I'm falling for a man who swears he buried the idea of love a long time ago. Good thing I'm an artist. I see what's hidden beneath the surface—including the heart he claims doesn't exist anymore. 🔥 A scorching small-town romantic suspense with a protective sheriff, touch-her-and-die energy, and Southwest heat that has nothing to do with the desert. ✨ Perfect for readers craving spicy romance with danger, obsessive heroes, and guaranteed HEA.

Stolen & Bred by the Bratva: An Obsessed Bratva Billionaire Auction Romance (Bred By The BRATVA Series) by Annee Jones

🔥 I walked into that auction on my own two feet. Eyes open. Chin up. Ready to sell the one thing I had left and walk away with enough cash to save my brother's life. I didn't know he was already in the room. Vadim Sorin — Bratva-born, cold-eyed, built like a man who's never once been told no. He watched another man win me. Then he took me anyway. Now my brother's debt is paid, my old life is gone, and I belong to a man who looks at me like I'm the first thing he's ever wanted for himself. The problem isn't that he scares me. The problem is how badly I want him to keep me. Virgin auction • Obsessive Bratva hero • Breeding kink • Kidnapping • Forced proximity • Guaranteed HEA 🔥

Her Obsessed Protector (Halo City Protectors Romance Series) by Annee Jones

🔥 I don't ask what's in the package. I don't open it. I deliver it — clean, fast, no trace. Until this job. Now half of Halo City wants what I'm carrying, and the only thing between me and a body bag is six-foot-something of armed, infuriating problem named Torin Dempsey. He's not the bodyguard they send for billionaires. He's the one they send when things get ugly. Forty-eight hours. Safe houses, backseats, a hotel room neither of us pretends is about sleeping. He says his job is getting me out alive. But the way his hands find me in the dark? That's not the job. 💋 Sharp edges. Grey morals. Filthy chemistry. 🔥 Morally grey lovers • Forced proximity • Ticking clock • Obsessed protector • Guaranteed HEA Quick, hot, and bingeable in one sitting. 🔥

Kidnapped by the Mountain Man Bodyguard (Mountain Man Bodyguard Protector Series) by Annee Jones

🔥 Famous, spoiled, and having the worst week of my life — because my father hired a bodyguard and the bodyguard took my phone, my heels, and my entire personality hostage. Rafe Coulter doesn't do paparazzi. Doesn't do small talk. Doesn't do anything except drive this truck deeper into nowhere and tell me to sit down in a voice so low it does something embarrassing to my thighs. He says I talk too much. I say he should find a more interesting way to shut me up. The look he gives me says he's considering it. 💋 A scorching, laugh-out-loud enemies-to-lovers romance for readers who like their heroes bossy and their heroines totally unmanageable. 🔥 Bodyguard romance • Mountain man • Forced proximity • Enemies to lovers • Guaranteed HEA Quick, hot, and bingeable in one sitting. 🔥

Wreck: The Sinking of Rebecca Landry by Elizabeth Ream

After a fatal shooting shatters her life and career, New Orleans paramedic Bec Landry is left navigating a world defined by silence, trauma, and grief. Stripped of her sense of identity and struggling with overwhelming guilt and PTSD, Bec is forced to confront the fragments of a life she no longer recognizes. In search of healing, she turns to an unconventional and cutting-edge virtual reality program—one that challenges her to face both her past and the truths she has tried to avoid. As she journeys through loss, memory, and recovery, Bec discovers that healing is not about returning to who she once was, but about becoming someone new. With the support of unexpected friendships and her own growing resilience, she begins to rebuild a life shaped not by what she has lost, but by what she is willing to become. Wreck is a powerful and emotionally resonant story of trauma, identity, and the courage it takes to start again.

Hot Wings and Sauciness by Cait Gordon

Colleen O’Donnell is a fifty-something neurodivergent and disabled electromech technician serving We’re Greater Than’s space hospitality division. She’s sweary, blurty, and goes nowhere without a constant companion—Fiona, her rollator. Colleen’s dear friend Brina is marrying Sharon. Their hen party will be at the Coq of the Walk exotic dance club and rotisserie, which boasts the best wing sauce in the solar system. Our heroine nearly flies the coop when she discovers she has to dress up as an actual hen! Meanwhile, everyone seems to be over the moon that Captain Joshua Speers, renowned war hero, has returned to the stations. Messages cry, “Captain Hot Wings is back!” Squeals abound! This means absolutely nothing to Colleen. She’s single and fine that way. Hot Wings can dip into someone else’s sauce, right? What are the chances she and Fiona would even bump into him? And if they did, would it amount to anything?

Stuffed by the Alien: Sci Fi Alien Romance (Holiday Heartmates #06) by Julie K. Cohen

He needs a mate. She needs a safe place to hide. Together, they find something neither expected—home. Tammi came to the alien world of Zyan for a job—and to escape a past that nearly destroyed her. She never expected to be claimed by a scarred warrior… or to fall in love with his mute son. Torvikk sought a mate to secure his child’s future. He never expected a human woman to awaken what he thought he’d lost forever—need, desire, and a bond that goes far beyond duty. But when Tammi’s dangerous ex resurfaces and powerful forces at the embassy threaten to tear them apart, she must choose: run like she always has… or fight for the family she’s found and the love she never dared hope for. Torvikk has already made his choice. Tammi is his heartmate—and no one will take her from him. ◆◆◆ Mine to Love! A tender yet spicy Thanksgiving alien romance filled with protective instincts, emotional bonding, and undeniable heat. 🧡 Alien Romance 🧡 Marriage of Convenience 🧡 Single Dad Romance 🧡 Fated Mates 🧡 Holiday Romance 🧡 Broken Hero 🧡 Found Family 🧡 Hurt/Comfort 🧡 Forbidden Love 🧡 Protective Hero 🧡 Second Chance Romance 🧡 Slow Burn with Payoff 🧡 Thanksgiving Romance

The Heiress Who Conquered the Survival Game by Cangshan Snow

Qin Zhen was born into wealth but raised by the wrong family. When her true identity finally came to light, returning to her biological parents brought her neither love nor acceptance. They continued to favor the daughter who had taken her place, while the family that raised Qin Zhen offered her no reason to stay. Tired of fighting for affection that had never been hers, she severed every tie and chose to build a life of her own. Her freedom had barely begun when countless people were suddenly transported into a deadly island survival game. The system offered to place Qin Zhen near her family. She refused without hesitation. She had already walked away from them in the real world—she had no intention of depending on them now. Qin Zhen arrived on a deserted island with only a storage backpack, a fishing rod, and a crumbling thatched hut. While other players struggled to secure their next meal, she fished for seafood, gathered enchanted fruit, explored hidden realms, and awakened elemental magic. She hunted monsters for equipment, expanded her shelter, and turned every scarce resource into another step toward power. Before long, her weapons were dominating the trading market, her ruined hut had become a sprawling island estate, and two adorable companions had joined her growing domain. No matter how often the rankings changed, Qin Zhen’s name remained at the top. Then the game regions merge. Her biological and adoptive families—both desperate and barely surviving—come looking for the daughter they once cast aside. Now they want forgiveness, protection, and a place within everything she has built. But Qin Zhen no longer needs a family that only remembers her when she becomes useful. She closes the gates, blocks every one of them, and turns her attention to the next disaster.

When Everything Was Fresh & Green by Bethany Tap

When Tessa, a single foster mom, is charged with the care of Astrid, an abandoned teen witch, the world as she knew it disappears. Discovering secrets about her lost foster child Theo, Tessa follows Astrid and a fabulous witch named Cece to a magical house. There, she joins the ranks of Magix, including a burly siren, a snake-charming ogress, a morbid little vampire, a pair of wild werewolf toddlers, and a coven of ice fairies, all of whom are in hiding from a murderous organization hell-bent on destroying the magical and non-magical worlds alike. Interwoven with Tessa's journey is the story of three friends: Val, Tish, and Gunner. Letters between the three outline their work to prevent a looming climate crisis at all costs. As their story collides with Tessa's, it becomes clear that Tessa, Astrid, Cece, and even sweet Theo are mixed up in something far more sinister than they realized. Tessa must set aside her disbelief, fear, grief, self-doubt, and even her growing infatuation with Cece to join Astrid on a journey to find her family, finding her own family and the truth of herself along the way.

Breaking the Mage Meta by Blazing Lotus

Everyone knows how a mage is supposed to fight: stay behind the front line, keep the enemy at a distance, and never allow a warrior into melee range. Chen Chen has no intention of following those rules. While other mages depend on spells and careful positioning, he is perfectly willing to turn his staff into a close-range weapon. Warriors who charge him expecting an easy kill often discover—far too late—that this “fragile” caster can hit back harder than they can. Armed with sharp gaming instincts and a wildly unconventional fighting style, Chen Chen begins overturning everything players think they know about the mage class. Before long, he is carving out a path through the virtual world that no ordinary spellcaster could follow. His philosophy is simple: if a problem can be solved with force, there is no reason to make it complicated. There is, however, one absolute exception—violence is never an option where a beautiful woman is concerned.

Chronicles of Ankhara: Quest for the Godkiller by Tutku Tuzlu

The Gods abandoned Ankhara five hundred years ago. Something they left behind is about to awaken. Nisha has escaped from a land that should not exist. Behind her lies Shadow—a forgotten power gathering monsters, raising the dead, and preparing for a war the Five Kingdoms do not yet know is coming. Her only hope may be Tuth, a solitary hunter from the Wilds who wants nothing to do with Kingdoms, Gods, or their wars. He is enormous, nearly silent, and far more dangerous than any ordinary man has a right to be. Together with Sophrus, a young scholar who trusts ancient books more than the world beyond them, they set out across Ankhara's Five Kingdoms in search of a legend. The Godkiller. A weapon said to have wounded a God. Their journey will take them through forbidden scriptures, forgotten histories, deadly trials, political rivalries, and truths buried since the War of the Elementals. But the deeper they search, the more one question becomes impossible to ignore: What if the story everyone believes about the Godkiller is wrong? Quest for the Godkiller is the first novel in Chronicles of Ankhara, an epic fantasy series of ancient mysteries, dangerous magic, morally gray characters, and a world whose history cannot always be trusted.

An Imperialist Era: Kopp Chronicles by Gregory Kopp

Enter “An Imperialist Era” of extravagant wealth and romantic royal pageantry, where the world’s imperial leaders stand at the pinnacle of their power, their political influence extending even into the secretive deliberations of a Vatican papal conclave. Beneath the veneer of pageantry, desperation is rising among their subjects. Peaceful protests fail to improve their day-to-day lives, so strident activists are encouraging a worker’s revolution against these authoritarian regimes. A continent away, an immigrant American family faces the same hardships, struggling to afford life’s necessities as labor unions strike for better pay and safer working conditions. Their confrontation with business owners’ hubris results in a frightening tragedy. In the midst of this global maelstrom, the dashing British agent Richard Cordwell and the beautiful French spy Madame Duvernay are recruited by the King to navigate the courts and palaces of Europe to blunt the growing threat of world war and help lay the foundation for a fragile alliance while shadowy figures try to stop them. Their mission intersects with the young United States President, thrust into the high stakes of geopolitics as his nation takes its place among Old World powers while facing the shocking threat of invasion. Experience the next exciting volume of The Kopp Chronicles—an epic and sweeping saga of romance, political intrigue, and the triumph of the American dream.

Dang Convergence by MouseyDang

Living peacefully was all that seventeen-year-old mercenary Dang wanted. Slacker student by day, mercenary bodyguard at night, he navigated the streets of Starlight Bay, California with a determination to survive. Although plagued with memory gaps from his past, he pushed forward to make his future worth remembering. Going back home from a routine gig, Dang encounters an unknown enemy that nearly ends his life, that is, until after a string of unexpected events, he comes face to face with the only person he can rely on: himself! As Dang confronts the surreal challenge of coexisting with multiple versions of himself, he must also grapple with the relentless invaders who bring chaos in their wake, disrupting the peace he sought to create for himself Join Dang and the Gang as they tries to uncover the origin of the quantum displacements along with the threats they bring, the truth behind the alternate versions of his existence, and perhaps the inklings of his forgotten past.

Cultivation Has Never Felt This Good by Mythos078

On his first day in a world of cultivation, he is taken captive by the female cultivators of a dual-cultivation sect. To them, his rare Innate Cauldron physique is a once-in-ten-thousand-years treasure—a living resource meant to be drained for power. Just as he believes his new life is already over, the Cultivation Reversal System awakens. Any technique used to siphon away his spiritual energy is turned back on its caster. Instead of losing strength, he absorbs theirs, and every attempt to exploit him pushes him toward his next breakthrough. The sect’s prized cauldron soon becomes the one person no one can safely touch. But once the secret of his physique spreads, ambitious cultivators, powerful enemies, and dangerous beauties all begin closing in. Surrounded by those who want to possess, control, or destroy him, he must turn every scheme against him into fuel for his ascent. They thought he existed to help others cultivate. Instead, they are all cultivating him.

Kangaroo Court by J Jamieson

This isn’t a story about gangsters. It’s about living inside the mind of one. Kangaroo Court follows Jamie through the pubs, backstreets and violent underworld of East London — a world built on loyalty, ego, fear, humour and survival. Between brutal encounters and late-night spirals, Jamie drifts through damaged friendships, fractured relationships and the emotional wreckage left behind by the life he’s chosen. Told with raw honesty, dark humour and psychological intensity, Kangaroo Court is an immersive journey through masculinity, grief, violence and self-destruction — where every room feels tense, every conversation means something, and even silence carries danger.

The Laptop by J Jamieson

When two old friends link back up, who could have known what lay ahead? The Laptop is an immersive, gritty London psychological noir from the author of Kangaroo Court.

Kiss Kiss Touchdown: A forgotten napkin note. A viral Super Bowl kiss. A love story ten years in the making. by edbo books

Kiss Kiss Touchdown: A forgotten napkin note. A viral Super Bowl kiss. A love story ten years in the making. Jennifer Hart is an indie singer on the verge of her big break. David Reynolds is the Super Bowl MVP quarterback of the L.A. Thunder. They haven’t seen each other since college, when he was the quiet regular at her campus coffeehouse gigs—too shy to say hello, bold enough to leave a napkin on her guitar case: Your voice could make a stadium full of people forget how to breathe. Don’t ever stop. She kept that note. He never forgot her. Now fate has brought them back together at a sun-soaked charity flag football game, and David is determined to turn a decade-old crush into the realest thing in his life. What starts as a laugh-out-loud mini-golf date and a disastrously fun karaoke duet quickly deepens into a love neither of them saw coming. But with Jennifer launching her first national tour and David grinding through the NFL season, “real life” threatens to pull them apart before they’ve even begun. Long-distance fights, career chaos, and the weight of two very public lives test the bond they’re trying to build. Then comes the Super Bowl—a storybook comeback, a winning touchdown, and a kiss in the end zone that goes so viral the whole world dubs it Kiss Kiss Touchdown. Warm, witty, and packed with heart, Kiss Kiss Touchdown is a feel-good romance about second chances, the beautiful chaos of chasing your dreams with someone you love, and discovering that the right person has been believing in you all along. Perfect for fans of swoony sports romances, slow-burn chemistry, laugh-out-loud banter, and love stories that feel like summer on every page.

The Cloven Thief by Kelsey Wooley

With their horns sharp and hooves swift, new heroes will rise to the quest… In the mystical realm of the Wilds, Pan, a clumsy, but good-hearted young faun of the Clovernest Herd, is excited to finally be old enough to become a Full Horn. He’ll be able to help protect his herd and their valley home…and hopefully finally gain some respect among his herdkin. But due to Pan’s foolish judgment, his herd’s peaceful life is thrown into chaos when their greatest treasure, a magical lute of fantastical power, is stolen by the young satyr, Hobkin. To atone for his grave mistake, Pan, along with his headstrong sister Omelia, must journey away from the safety of Clovernest to track the thief into the depths of the grand Hollowshade Forest. But evil forces are brewing within these ancient woods…a faun is missing and wicked, blood-thirsty satyrs are roaming about. It will take all the bravery and strength within Pan, Omelia, and their allies to stop a great danger from spreading…not just to their herds but to all across the Wilds. The debut fantasy novel of animation story artist Kelsey Wooley, who also provides illustrations for readers of all ages to enjoy.

Rosie's Roadhouse - Pancakes with Love by edbo books

Rosie's Roadhouse - Pancakes with Love: A Novel About Pancakes, Passion, Bikers, and the Love Worth Waiting For. She made the best pancakes in Idaho. He was just looking for breakfast. Neither expected to find forever. Some places are just diners. Rosie's Roadhouse is where love comes home. Rosie Hart has spent her whole life at Rosie's Roadhouse, a historic stagecoach-turned-diner nestled in the Sawtooth Mountains. At thirty-three, she's strong, beautiful, fiercely independent—and completely married to her work. Her legendary pancakes draw travelers from across the country, but Rosie's given up on finding a man who understands that the Roadhouse isn't just her business. It's her heart. Max Barnett is a tall, tattooed biker and president of the King Wolves motorcycle club. At thirty-seven, he's built his life around chrome, leather, and the open road. He's not looking for love when he pulls off the highway on a golden summer morning and orders a full stack of Rosie's famous pancakes. But one bite changes everything. The pancakes are legendary. What will happen in Rosie's Roadhouse? Perfect for fans of: Small-town romance, later-in-life love stories, foodie fiction, found family, and sweeping multi-generational tales with heart.

To Defy a Dream: A Sleeping Beauty Retelling (The Shattered Tales, #4) by Mary Mecham

What if Sleeping Beauty pricked her finger on purpose? Princess Aurelia’s kingdom is plagued by the Eternal Slumber, a disease progressively ensnaring the minds of her subjects. After Aurelia wishes for the means to revive her brother, her sinister fairy godmother presents an ominous solution: Aurelia must stab herself with a poisoned spindle. Accepting this fate plunges Aurelia into a nightmare where victims of the Eternal Slumber are being held hostage by a dark djinni. However, Aurelia’s brother isn’t the only familiar face she finds herself reunited with; Everett, the love of her life who mysteriously disappeared years ago, is there as well. As the djinni’s power grows, Aurelia must decide who to save before the djinni escapes and enters the waking world. Failing on her quest could trap her in the dream world forever. Will she forgo her chance at a happily ever after and protect her brother, or will she choose to rescue herself and the man she loves? No matter who she chooses, someone will be doomed to remain in the nightmare that never ends. To Defy a Dream is a second chance romance retelling of Sleeping Beauty. It is one of twelve novellas in The Shattered Tales, a collection of twelve fractured retellings of your favorite fairy tales. They can be enjoyed in any order, so fall in love with the swoony sweet romances, magical adventures, and tale-shattering twists one happily-ever-after at a time!

The Midnight Blizzard: A Cinderella Retelling (The Christmas Chronicles) by Mary Mecham

An ice slipper wasn’t the only thing left behind at midnight… Noelle Frost only has one chance to reclaim the inheritance stolen from her after her father’s death. With her stepfamily plotting to win the prince’s heart during his bride competition to secure their own power, Noelle must infiltrate the royal ball to confront her stepmother and reclaim her birthright before time runs out. But in order to get close enough, she must compete for a crown she doesn’t want—and a prince she doesn’t love. The real danger lies in her growing feelings for Jack, the prince’s enigmatic mage advisor. As their forbidden romance ignites, Jack becomes Noelle’s only ally in a world of treachery, with access to the records that could restore her to her rightful place as the heiress of the Frostwood estate. The closer Noelle gets to Jack, the more impossible their future seems. As the competition heats up and the prince’s attention turns to Noelle, her stepmother offers a risky bargain that Noelle can’t turn down if she wants to protect Jack, even if it means leaving the castle forever. After all, if Noelle and Jack can never be together, does she have any reason to stay? As midnight approaches, Noelle must decide if she can truly leave her heart behind. This is a Cinderella retelling, filled with forbidden love, dog sleds, blackmail, and an illegal courtship set in a snowy kingdom. Perfect for a cozy Christmas read, fans of Melanie Cellier, Tara Grayce, and Deborah Grace White will love this no-spice romantic fantasy book. Tropes in The Midnight Blizzard: ❄️ Forbidden, Illegal Love ❄️ Blackmailed by her Stepmother ❄️ Ice Slippers (instead of glass) ❄️ Cinderella Goes in a Dog Sled to the Ball ❄️ Locked in a Closet and Can't Kiss (but they want to!) ❄️ Jack Frost is the fairy godfather ❄️ Grimms inspired What Readers Are Saying: "This was absolutely THE PERFECT choice for a cozy winter read! I'm all gushy and stuff now" "I'm fairly certain I didn't breathe during the last 30% of the book because PLOT TWISTS AND FORBIDDEN KISSES." "With dog sledding, ice skating, magic ice slippers, and a nod to the 12 Days of Christmas, this “prince picks a bride” competition is magical."

Byron: The One Lung Filipinomenon by Russovoir

Bridging multiple genres, Byron: The One Lung Filipinomenon is a story of Byron Thomas, an 18-year-old openly gay student in Manila, the capital of the Philippines. Enthralled with a fantasy of the American Dream, he is convinced beyond a doubt that he was born in the wrong country, and, with his parent’s blessing, he immigrates to the US. Finally free from suppression and the religious society of his homeland, Byron is able to start exploring his sexuality, while also dealing with feelings of inadequacy, the challenges of living alone, and fears of being an immigrant in a foreign land. Then, one night, Byron brings a stranger home, and everything goes terribly wrong. In a possibly supernatural turn of events, he becomes a completely changed man. Inspired by Greek mythology, the story asks: what if you had the chance to be totally happy and healthy, but in exchange you have to start all over again, forgetting anything—and anyone—who hurt you? Would you take it?

After Three Years, My Wife Came Home with Three Dao Companions by Rosy Glow

Three years ago, Chen Yang’s wife left their humble home to pursue immortality in a mountain sect. She vanished without a word, while he remained behind and faithfully waited for her return. When she finally comes home, three senior disciples accompany her—and they are far more than fellow cultivators. A deadly love gu, she claims, forced her to form intimate cultivation bonds with all three men. The curse has been broken, but those bonds remain. Now she has returned to divorce the mortal husband who waited three years for her. Then, on the night before their separation, she offers him another choice: follow her into the mountains and enter the sect where she now lives with her three Dao companions. Powerless, humiliated, and without spiritual roots, Chen Yang enters the world of immortals as a lowly servant. But when a mysterious clay bowl grants him an opportunity to cultivate, his fate begins to change. In a world where strength determines everything—even a man’s dignity—he will rise from the lowest rung until no one can ever look down on him again.

Guitar Concerto in C Flat Minor, Op. 12: Lucina by S. Morgan Burbank

A girl playing guitar in a bar was more than enough to catch Daniel's attention. But she was more than something hypnotic, something ethereal, something familiar. What if the girl of your dreams -- the girl in your dreams -- was someone you knew all along? What lengths will Daniel go to in order to find out? Or was the right answer always staring Daniel in the face?