Jackrabbit and the Beast by Bre Garcia

Private Investigator of the Strange and Unexplained Jerónimo Velasquez (or Vel, as everyone calls him) is in grieving after the brutal killing of his girlfriend by a wild animal. With other murders in the area creating a coincidental timeline, he becomes convinced that the coincidence means something - after all, a coincidence is no small thing, and if magic seeps into every day life by such means, then surely...surely...His mother's magic is tricky but it hasn't led him astray. Yet. Jackrabbit Brujo is a mystery/drama/urban fantasy with a more grounded magical realism inspired by the poetry of Gloria Anzaldúa. Thematically, Vel is the weird space of the in-between; mixed in race and religion/beliefs, and that is a driving force of how he conducts his investigations.

Insolence by Gwin Savage

In a fantasy realm where Sapphic women possess arcane abilities, are we goddess-blessed or are we cursed? Tiss: I awoke in this temple with no memory of who I am. The Sisters say I dedicated my life to the goddess, but that’s impossible. When I see something not meant for my eyes, it becomes apparent things darker than worship happen here. Far darker. All I want is to find out who put me here. Until I’m summoned by the High Priestess. Capricious and captivating, Elodie’s magnetism is hard to ignore no matter how wildly her moods shift. Then, when the sweet and charming Sadrie makes her interest known, a dire hunger awakens inside of me. The longer I spend in both women's presence, the more voracious it grows. Forced together and forbidden from intimacy. Elodie: Four years on top of this miserable mountain. Four years of strict discipline to guard my secrets, and there she is prowling my temple. Beautiful and bratty, Tiss sees both sides of me and all that I am. She's also irresistible. Her presence disrupts everything I've worked for, and her willfulness could get us both killed. With so much to protect, I must stay away. But my discipline is faltering. In a remote temple where danger lurks and questions abound, can we survive the Prioress and her twisted deeds?

Nights of Noctis by Lauren M Clark

NOCTIS The Realm of Night What is lost in darkness may never be found Ivy Winterstone knows she’s destined for more than what Ternewell has to offer. When she encounters Leseldh, the air crackles with electricity and dark promise. He invites her to accompany him for an evening in Noctis, and fate’s call makes the choice a simple one. Although Ivy has made the Portal Journey to the Realm of Night before, this trip alters her life forever. Not only does she find herself Created as a Vampire, she learns that her Sire is also her Mate. Could this be everything Ivy's been searching for? But a newly Created Vampire is vulnerable until they complete the Ascension at the end of their first year. No one knows this better than Killian Maurell: the Vampire known as the Hunter. He sets his sights on Ivy and is determined to bring about her Ending. Once the Ascension is complete, Ivy and Leseldh can seal their Resonance bond – but can Ivy avoid the Hunter until then?

Glitches and Kisses by Grafton Carter

In small-town Havenwood, Noah Patel is used to keeping his walls high and his life predictable. As a video game designer who prefers the company of pixels over people, Noah doesn’t do spontaneous, flirty, or emotionally messy—especially when it comes in the form of Evan Mitchell, the charming, free-spirited waiter at The Rivermere Bistro. But when a chance encounter turns into something neither of them saw coming, Noah finds himself pulled into Evan’s orbit, one teasing smile and lingering touch at a time. What starts as a slow burn of attraction soon crashes through Noah’s carefully constructed defenses, leaving him vulnerable in ways he’s never allowed himself to be. As late-night confessions, riverside adventures, and quiet moments turn into something deeper, Noah and Evan must decide if they’re willing to risk the comfort of what’s familiar for the unpredictable, beautiful chaos of falling in love. Glitches and Kisses is Grafton Carter’s heartfelt second novel in The Havenwood Series—a tender, funny, and spicy exploration of love, trust, and learning to let someone in, even when you’re sure you’ll mess it up. Get ready for slow-burn chemistry, emotional vulnerability, and steamy scenes that turn up the heat in all the right ways.

Chivalry Will Get You Dead by Ed Robins

“All I wanted was to drink until I couldn’t remember Madelyn anymore, but a former detective can’t ignore a murdered dame in his compartment. Why would someone kill such a beauty and why’d they choose me to take the fall? "It'll be generations before the Starship Australis reaches Tau Ceti, but I only have days to clear my own name. To find the killer, I'll have to dive into the ship's seedy underworld of prostitutes, dealers, assassins and one seriously pissed off crime boss. Then, once it's over, maybe I can make time with my gorgeous bartender, or at least get back to drinking enough to forget what a mess my life’s become.” Inspired by the hardboiled grit of Mickey Spillane and the concision of Elmore Leonard, Chivalry Will Get You Dead is a sci-fi / mystery mash-up devised in the best traditions of the dime store paperback. It is the first in the Murder on the Starship Australis series, itself part of the 10 Cent Universe – a genre-bending macrocosm. This book contains adult language, themes and content.

The Dandelion & The Thistle by Pip Dolyn

Welcome to the Makers Market, your stop for high-quality, local, handcrafted art. Meet the artists as you browse. You never know what you'll find. Addison Baird has been a staple figure at the Makers Market. Known as the (un)official mayor of the market, he's who everyone goes to when they have a problem, but when he experiences a disaster of his own, who does he turn to? Colin Jameson is new to the Makers Market this year and has aspirations to take his ceramic art to a new level, but he's dealing with a creative block. When a frazzled vendor comes up to his booth with a problem he is uniquely qualified to solve, Colin wonders if he's finally found his muse. Throughout the summer, Colin and Addison grow closer as they navigate the art world and face the pasts that haunt them. Will their budding relationship be uprooted or will they find healing and truly begin to blossom?

The Flannigan Girls by Wendy Haller

Claire, Elena, and Becca were not only sisters but the best of friends growing up, relying on each other for love and affection amidst a home lacking in love. As they grew older things shifted, life took them in separate directions. When Claire’s husband is offered a new position in his company, leaving him gone more than at home, Claire’s insecurities of abandonment rise, threatening to unravel the tight-knit family she’s worked so hard to maintain. Determined to uphold her promise of never letting her children feel unloved, Claire confronts her own feelings of neglect and must learn to reconnect with her sisters. Through Claire's story, the sisters must rediscover the importance of familial support and the enduring strength of their bond.

On the Origins of Magic by J. Lynn Carr

Welcome to Elden, where books grow from petals and bones, and magic lives in the air… Artemis Fairchild, a thirty-eight-year-old divorced witch, finds herself at a crossroads. Burdened by a mysterious curse, she steps into her new role as Head Librarian at Wymore College of Magical Studies ready to unlock the secrets of ancient tomes and, perhaps, her own fate. Enter River Starling, the enigmatic Sigil Craft professor whose formidable presence masks a complicated past. With a penchant for solitude, he seems eager to keep his history buried and live out his days in quiet atonement. When River is tasked with aiding Artemis in her quest to break her curse, sparks ignite between them. As they delve deeper into the mysteries of magical theory, River can't help but question: Are their feelings a genuine connection, or merely a byproduct of the dark enchantment that plagues Artemis?

Kuxtal Academy: The Beginning by Mikayla D. Hornedo, Nelle Nikole

In the shadowed corridors of Kuxtal Academy, ancient whispers echo through the hallways. Mira Canek finds herself pulled back into the grasp of her family’s political influence when she's called to attend Kuxtal Academy—Inecha’s school for the elite. However, the reunion with her older brother Koa is far from simple. As the owner of a notorious club entwined in the clandestine dealings of the city, Koa leads a life shrouded in secrecy and danger. When the veil of secrecy is lifted, revelations emerge, threatening to fracture their already fragile bonds. Ancient prophecies intertwine with their destinies, weaving a complex web of fate and forbidden desires. As Mira holds tight to the image of the brother she once knew, fated connections leave Koa grappling with the weight of his own secrets. In this spellbinding Mayan-inspired urban fantasy romance, the Canek siblings are thrust into a reality where the boundaries between light and shadow blur. Will they unravel the mysteries that bind them, or will they succumb to the darkness that lurks within?

Blood & Brujas by Mikayla D. Hornedo

From the moment Dayanara could wield a blade, she's been used as a weapon for Caldera, a kingdom of fierce brujas. Whenever her mother, the all-powerful Acna, points her in the direction to kill, Dayanara follows. After centuries of war against the vampire kingdom at their border, her mother offers their king Dayanara's hand in marriage as a truce. Their agreement is bound by magic, and Dayanara must decide if she wants to kill the king, seduce the king, or embrace the union. On the bright side, the marriage is set to make her the next Acna, granting her all the power that comes with the role. Depending on how much the Goddess Naom gifts her, it could be enough to regain control of her life. Or maybe everything will crumble beyond repair.

Divide and you shall reign by Kassy Luca

In a parallel universe where there is an Earth containing an eighth continent named Einow and people of different species than humans, Jemma Auverfeng, a sylvan elf and former slave of an illegal elven trafficking ring, joins the Pranelf College with her two best friends and her adoptive sister. The Pranelf College is renowned for training othars, individuals whose job is to apprehend non-human criminals. As in all colleges for non-human beings, the students also learn to control and understand the biological source of their power, which they call koraghus. However, the lives of Jemma and her best friends will change forever when they discover that they have powers unknown to scientists. Between a serial killer on the loose, prisoners escaping from a penitentiary, and rampant racism propagated by the elites of elven society that divides them, the three young elves will have to learn to control their mysterious powers without the help of science.

Practical Potions and Professional Courtesy by Wren Jones

Sella's life is finally coming together. Her cozy coastal town, Marra, has embraced the quirky charm of her shop and her sarcastic feline familiar. She's been busy fine-tuning her enchanted coffee blends, brewing up cups filled with "compassion" and "inspiration," all while navigating her blossoming romance with Cali—the ghost who never seems to let being dead steal her smile. As Sella starts to savor the quiet life, a last-minute venue change brings a bustling festival to their sleepy streets, turning her serene days upside down and flooding the town with eccentric tourists. Among them? A society of shifters. And her old rival, another kitchen witch, who’s determined to open a competing shop and put Sella out of business. Things heat up when the festival's famous Golden Ladle goes missing, sending Marra spiraling into gossip and suspicion. Now, it’s up to Sella and Cali to uncover the mystery before the town’s reputation is tarnished forever. Everyone’s a suspect. And in need of their own special blend.

Practical Potions and Premeditated Murder by Wren Jones

Sella is tired of being a failure. She has a lovely, cozy shop—an heirloom from her mother—, a snarky feline familiar, and one, single friend to call her own. It should be enough. But Sella’s magical abilities left a stain on her hometown, and even years away didn’t repair her reputation. The life of a kitchen witch is rough when everyone thinks Sella’s magical blends of coffee and tea will leave them with boils instead of the intended “motivation” or “self-compassion.” But when a murder shakes the town and Sella’s best friend becomes suspect one, failure is a luxury they can’t afford. Luckily, the murdered woman—a confident ghost with a fiery determination for justice—is ready to help… and she’s more than Sella ever bargained for. With her friends, her familiar, and a bit of magic, Sella is ready to prove herself once and for all. Although, perhaps she should brew a strong cup of “courage” first. Just in case.

The Martyr's Shadow by I.D. Marie

Arianne is dead. But what will rise from the ashes? Arianne lost everything–the love of her life, her family, her friends, and her home. All things considered, she’s ready to give up. Miraculously surviving her execution, she wakes up in the ancient heart of the northern forests of Pangaea. Surrounded by a legendary tribe of warrior mutants, she learns her retirement plan is about to change. Halfway across the continent, Keston struggles to hold onto the last thing worth fighting for–his sister. But such a task is made difficult with the company he’s forced to his estranged father, a mad scientist, an even madder cyborg, and the tyrant that started it all. Struggling with grief and a crippling identity crisis, can Keston protect what is left of his heart, or will his path of good intentions twist him into something more sinister? As global tensions rise, legends hidden for decades begin to awaken. Amidst heartbreak, revenge, and more life-changing secrets, does the next generation of heroes have what it takes to write new legends, or will they be lost to the winds of history? Find out in the heart-wrenching The Martyr’s Shadow, book three in the Legends of Pangaea series!

The Prince of Paradise by I.D. Marie

The path to redemption is far from a vacation, but our bounty hunter in remission is certainly going to try and make it one. The fall of Leonueva was supposed to be the end of the brewing war, but our feathered friends quickly discover that it’s only the beginning. The battle scarred the Pacificans, but none more than Arianne Murray. Still grappling with everything she’d witnessed in Pangaea, she’s spiraling faster than one of her infamous aerial nosedives. With a comatose mother, an increasingly distant father, and friends growing apart, Arianne finds herself utterly alone. Until Keston, former enemy-turned-hesitant-friend, proposes an escape from her problems. But a seemingly innocent pairing between two isolated avians quickly takes a dark turn. It appears that obliterating an enemy city was not a one-way ticket to retirement, but a catalyst for war. Ace and Leon realize that they have one thing in a desire to fry some poultry. And what’s worse than one enemy? Two working together. As Arianne and Keston attempt to navigate their pasts' combined assault, they quickly learn that they have much bigger problems than finding a nice margarita. Forces from the depths of Pangaea’s shadows are stirring, and the winged pair must brace themselves for the impending storm. Buckle up for more action-packed thrills, page-turning twists, and scorching romance in The Prince of Paradise, Book Two in the Legends of Pangaea Series!

The Assassin's Alliance by Libby Webber

She won’t stop until she gets what was stolen from her—her freedom. Her future. Her legacy. Her vengeance. Maureen McCall thought she was free, convinced a faked death, a new name, and a life in the shadows would keep her out of the black ops world for good. She was wrong. When the Underworld comes looking for answers and her aunt is murdered, Maureen is pulled back into the deadly world she fought to escape. Now, under the watchful eye of the Legacy—a secret society of assassins sworn to protect the country—she must spy on the family that cast her out. But her new home isn’t safe either. Elijah Wayward, the son of the Senior Assassin, sees her as a threat. And when Maureen uncovers his plans to dismantle the Legacy and rebuild it into a pay-for-hire empire, she becomes his number one target. Torture, heartbreak, and impossible choices follow as she fights to stop him before there’s nothing left to save. But she can’t do it alone. The Legacy was built on sacrifice, but to outmatch Elijah, she’ll need something forged in vengeance—an Alliance. If she can survive long enough to see it rise. This prequel will bing you back to where the Alliance started, and what caused such a rift in the Legacy to break it into three sects of assassins. Action-packed meets emotional depth in this book, you will not want to miss out.

The Assassin's Storm by Libby Webber

Mourn the dead. Bury the guilty. Take the fucking crown. Opening the Legacy Inc vault was supposed to solve all of their problems, but the hit list is still live, StormLink is down, and Mason just declared war on the Syndicate. To stay alive, Kat must work in the shadows to find Mike Barnes--the last known programmer to work on StormLink. But her enemies have other ideas, baiting her out of hiding by capturing Shay from her West Indies compound and snatching her sister—who is still on the brink of death. Kat races against her enemies, her ghosts, and her own self-doubt to lead and save the people she loves. But reclaiming her title as Senior Assassin has become more than a personal vendetta—it’s now a fight for survival.

The Assassin's Sin by Libby Webber

Even from the grave, the Senior Assassin is ruthless. Kat wanted the Senior Assassin eliminated—just not yet. Now, Legacy Inc rages forward leaderless, she’s locked out of the finances required to keep the assassins in line, and the Senior Assassin’s contingency hit list has just been activated—with her name and every other Legacy Blood offering big rewards. There are only two ways to shut down the list: either Luke claims his spot as Senior Assassin and unlocks the vault, or find the only person to ever hack into the Legacy system: Aeron’s techie. But Luke is missing and Aeron’s head is worth 4.5 million at the top of that list. Kat must race against the vengeance of Senior Assassin and the blood-thirsty, money-hungry Legacy Inc assets to save herself, Luke, Aeron, and the innocent lives they swore to protect.

Under the Horn of Hearth by S.P. Rowe

"Brutal, brooding, and beautifully atmospheric, “Under the Horn of Hearth” plunges readers into the icy heart of Northland." "This is one of those books that spark conversations long after the final page is turned. Its unconventional structure and unexpected twists create an engaging reading experience that kept me guessing until the end." Under the Horn of Hearth, book one of the Northland Frail series, takes place in the cold north. Two brothers face the Trials, battling physical threats, inner demons, and monstrous creatures to test their mettle and secure their fate. In the rugged realm of Northland, the Brond Helms—guardians of tradition and power—pose a daunting challenge to every young warrior: The Trials. These harrowing tests are designed to strip away all pretense and reveal the true nature of those who dare to face them. Two brothers, driven by a fierce desire to prove themselves, step into The Trials, where they confront not only physical threats but also their deepest fears and inner demons. In a place dominated by violence and monstrous creatures, the brothers must fight for their survival and a chance to secure their position in both this life and the next. Amidst relentless battles and treacherous challenges, they discover that the true test lies not just in overcoming external obstacles, but in confronting their own humanity. Their journey through The Trials will determine not only their fate but also the essence of who they are. SPEAK YOUR MIND AND HOLD FAST TO IT. ... This story was born from loss. As a young man, I experienced a profound tragedy that left me questioning everything—where do we go when we die? Religions and even quantum physics offer answers, but certainty remains elusive. As the years pass and more loved ones fade, the weight of that question only deepens. But I grieve not just for the dead—freedom itself is fading. Across the political spectrum, those who once championed liberty grow increasingly illiberal. Fear and power erode principle, and truth bends to ideology. This book is my attempt to create a mythology where freedom and ethics stand side by side—where death is not an end, but a preparation for a grand adventure.

Earth Mover: Elemental Shift Book 1 by J.C. Murphey

In a world where magic pulses through veins like blood, power is measured by the secrets one keeps—and Haron Val Toric has many to hide. In the kingdom of Respar, the rules are clear: male spellcasters build and protect, while women heal and nurture. Yet Haron, the realm's most skilled necromancer, has never been one to conform. When a noblewoman is discovered gruesomely murdered, Haron takes it upon herself to investigate, uncovering a conspiracy that threatens to tear Respar’s fragile peace apart. Each revelation from the dead drags her deeper into a tangled web of long-buried secrets—secrets better left untouched. Crown Prince Irin Gailish enlists Haron’s formidable powers to solve the mysterious death of his father. Captivated by her sharp intellect and her refusal to bow to courtly pretensions, Irin finds himself torn between his duty to the kingdom and an attraction that could bring ruin. As their fates intertwine, so do the dark schemes of those who wish to see them both undone. But Haron's greatest deception is the one hidden beneath her careful exterior. She is far more than she appears—more dangerous, more powerful, and more hunted. May the Old Gods have mercy on any soul who rips away her mask, for there are fangs hidden beneath it.

Breath, Warmth, Dream by Zig Zag Claybourne

The three Rules of Witches: Love fearlessly, travel extensively, and never pass up an abandoned cottage for a well-deserved rest. When Mother Khumalo finds the perfect lodging, well away from people, work, or adventure, she settles in with daughter Amnandi for an extended stay. Yet her trips into the nearby port town of Waterfall leave her wary. Something is most definitely not right, and witches, sometimes to their regret, often notice more than they'd like. A ruthless mage, an angry ghost, and a bone-crunching demon certainly do not wish to be noticed. Witches, however, are rarely in the business of granting wishes. There is a fourth Rule: never fail to protect innocents in harm's way.

One For the Money by Holly Monroe

Dr. Alex Shields is not a liar. Or at least, not technically. Is a lie by omission really a lie? What about if it was for a good reason? On the day she drags her suitcases through what is usually an abandoned fairground towards the gray and black striped big top of Cirque de Mordu, Alex is only looking for two things: a steady paycheck and a way to disappear. She’s not looking for an Alpha, and certainly not for a pack. But a circus filled with nearly all Alphas that was expecting their doctor to be the same isn’t exactly the easiest place for a female Omega to lay low, and she finds herself thrown onto the metaphorical tightrope as she struggles to stay balanced. Jude, the big, burly showrunner, isn’t happy she concealed the truth. Quinton and Matteo, the sadomasochistic duo known for their sword and knife play in the ring, are fascinated by her. And the Twisted Twins, Dario and Dexter, have reactions to her that are nowhere near as identical as they are. Alex is running, and the circus may not be the safe place she thought it was to land. She’s going to work out her contract and then leave, because it’s just for the money. Right? ---------------------------- One for the Money is the first book in the Trapped On The Tightrope Duet, a part of the Cirque de Mordu Omegaverse. This a why choose MMMMFM Omegaverse is for readers 18+ and the author encourages you to read the considerations at the front of the book.

Knot All is Whole by Holly Monroe

Athena Valentine always wanted an Omega. Atlas Cassidy just wanted to save them. But what we ask for isn’t always what we receive. When Atlas and Athena wake up caged across from each other in an abandoned warehouse after being captured and locked away, the two Betas make a pact: survive and escape. Together. The experiments take their toll, and their opportunities for escape are slim. One night, dosed with the heat-inducing drug fizz and soaked in desperation and need, they fall into each other’s arms… and wake to an impossible truth: They’re not Betas at all. They’re Omegas. And somehow, they’ve bonded. Before they can begin to process what that means, Pack Lupine storms the lab and pulls them out, battered, altered, and irrevocably changed. Healing won't be easy, especially not when Atlas and Athena discover they’re scent-matched to their saviors. There’s no manual for bonding with a lab-created Omega. Or two. As Pack Lupine struggles to make space for two Omegas that weren't supposed to be, one question lingers: Can what was broken ever become whole again? -------------------------- Knot All Is Whole is an emotionally intense MMMMFM Omegaverse romance with sci-fi elements, set in the Lunarcrest City world. Expect spice, trauma recovery, and pack that fights hard for their happily ever after.

Knot All is Perfect by Holly Monroe

Nora Summers is the Perfect Omega. No, really. That’s what they call her. The pride and joy of the Design Clinic, every bit of Nora’s genome was specifically chosen to make her the ideal Omega. Luckily for her, she was guided into reaching her full potential. The core tenets of the Perfect Omega are very simple: The Perfect Omega must be the picture of beauty and health. She must maintain a clean, beautiful home and provide for her Alphas by cooking their meals, mending their clothes, and doing household chores. She must never whine or guilt her Alphas for comfort unless she is in heat. Above all, she must please her Alphas every day, in every way, deferring to them in every instance. Doing all of this, Nora just knows she will find her perfect pack. And what pack wouldn’t want the Perfect Omega? Pack Sloane is not the perfect pack. Far from it. With an Alpha who acts more like an Omega, a burly Beta who isn’t supposed to be a part of a pack, a hacker with a heart of gold, and a chef with a bad attitude and no desire for an Omega, lead Alpha Nolan has his work cut out for him when he finds himself unexpectedly scent matched to the Perfect Omega. While most of the pack is excited to bring Nora home, it quickly becomes apparent that something is amiss when it comes to her training, and maybe the Perfect Omega isn’t so perfect for Pack Sloane. Knot All is Perfect is a stand alone, why choose, MMFMMM dark omegaverse set in Lunarcrest City, part of the Design Clinic universe. Please be aware of the content notices in the beginning of the book.

Event Horizon: When stars die by Victor Neil Murray

(Continuation of the book “Event Horizon. The Dark Middle Ages”) “Event Horizon. When Stars Die” The story spans the Victorian era and other realities — living worlds with their own nature, cultures, and laws, where the very fabric of life resonates differently than on Earth. There, light can be lethal, and darkness may be the only thing capable of giving hope. This is not merely a journey through worlds. It is a journey through destinies that cannot be escaped and wounds that cannot be forgotten. There are worlds where fate is a thin thread that can be severed. There are worlds where fate is a choice paid for in blood. And there are worlds where even fate itself fears to speak the names of those who must live. When light disappears, darkness does not come. History comes — and it demands sacrifice. Event Horizon is an epic about those who cannot hide from themselves. About those born of light, and those who rise from darkness — yet still seek a way to remain alive without becoming monsters. There are no characters who desire greatness. Only those forced to carry it like chains. Their fears are louder than weapons, their choices heavier than battles, their love — more dangerous than any magic. Against collapsing skies, dying worlds, and civilizations that have forgotten their names, every hero takes a step that makes reality itself tremble. No one here is born to be central. Each is the center of their own tragedy. The one who fears the power flowing through his veins. The one who fears his own weakness. The one who runs from the past — and the one the past finds even in other worlds. The one who tries to save others, and the one who knows that sometimes salvation is the worst form of destruction. Their voices carry pain, their footsteps carry prophecy, their mistakes carry the breath of gods. Can one bear light without burning? Can one love without destroying? This is not a story about war. Nor a story about the end of times. It is a story about the cost — the price paid by those who dare to look into the deepest darkness and ask: “Why do we live, if stars die all the same?”

EVENT HORIZON: The Dark Middle Ages. by Victor Neil Murray

Sometimes a world does not die by the sword. But because someone once loved too fiercely. When gods fall and magic becomes a curse, salvation is not chosen by strength — but by the heart. Two brothers. One — a king, ready to die to save the world. The other — the one who tried to defeat death for love… and became its curse. A girl whose voice was stolen by grief will one day speak in the tongue of gods — and her word will be stronger than any blade. This is not a tale of good and evil. It is a story of choices that always come too late. Of betrayal born from love. Of sacrifice stronger than destiny. Of a world learning to breathe after the death of gods. When the stars go out, when love becomes a weapon, and only darkness remains — one question will rise: What are you willing to surrender so the world may see light again? Event Horizon. Dark Middle Ages — a story of those who desired light so desperately they unknowingly created darkness. And a legend where salvation and ruin walk the same road.

The Assassin's Legacy by Libby Webber

A love to kill for. A love to die for. And a secret to keep the body count rising. Aeron’s Legacy is to protect the innocent. Luke’s Legacy is to lead his fellow assassins into a new generation. When a traitor tries to kill them both, they must gamble lives they’ve sworn to protect to ensure the survival of their hidden society. But only one of these assassins has the true murderer in their sights while the other gambles an innocent life. As the body count rises around them, Aeron and Luke must determine which lives are worth saving and which deaths they can justify in order to protect each other and stop the Legacy from being destroyed.

The Next Round by Eva Frances

Shaken and stirred. Five years is a long time between drinks for old friends. Shaken by a series of heartbreaks, Andie Herrera’s fear of jumping into new relationships leads her to run away and keep her distance from the possibilities of love, even with restaurant and bar entrepreneur, Chris Vaughn. After five years apart, Andie and Chris are unexpectedly thrown together in a mix of professional and personal circumstances, as they work on the launch of a new bar establishment. Is this their chance to re-ignite their friendship and heal the rupture from the last time they saw each other? The heady cocktail of familiar warmth, heated conversation, and undeniable chemistry in their shared moments has Andie questioning what she really wants: friendship—or maybe even more, this time around. Can Andie face her demons and move beyond her deep-seated fears to finally take the leap of faith and meet Chris halfway? Is it possible that the person who knows her best might be the love she’s been missing?

Fae Tithe : Book 1 of Chronicles of the Cursed Courts by Alicia Dingley

In Seelieland, the Fae demand a Tithe. They didn’t count on a mother’s fury - or a Merman’s vow. Sixteen-year-old Eleanor Neycur was meant to chart her own course. A final year of school, a future at sea, and a life beyond the limitations of her coastal village. But when the Seelie Court revives its ancient Tithe and claims her without warning, Eleanor is torn from everything she knows and thrown into a glittering world built on control, secrets, and servitude. Back home, Helena Neycur’s world shatters. She has spent her life drawing a Circle around those she loves, and protecting her daughter at any cost. Now, she must fight against a kingdom that sees humans as chattel - and she will not do it alone. Beneath the waves, Lance, the Merman Helena once saved and now loves, is bound by the laws of the sea. But for Eleanor, he will test every boundary of his limited reach, even if it means risking war between land and sea. As Eleanor uncovers the truths hidden behind the Tithe and Helena gathers allies from both coast and current, mother and daughter are set on a collision course with the very heart of Seelieland’s power. And the Fae have never faced a storm like this one. They took the wrong girl. They underestimated her mother. And the tide is turning

Dying Wish by Hope Everly

Four broken souls. One dying wish. A promise that changes everything. When Joshua dies, his last request isn’t for himself. It’s for the friends he loved. Lexi, Lucas, Maddie, and Nelly swore they’d keep meeting, no matter how much life tried to pull them apart. What started as a fragile vow made in grief becomes the thread holding them together long after he’s gone. Each of them carries scars they’d rather hide: regrets that haunt, dreams that feel out of reach, families that broke them, choices that nearly destroyed them. But when silence and distance would be easier, it’s Joshua’s dying wish that forces them to show up for each other, again and again. Raw, emotional, and deeply human, Dying Wish is a story of love, grief, and survival. It’s about broken people finding strength in one another and discovering that sometimes, the promises forged in loss are the ones that teach us how to live.

The Sylvan Hotel, A Seattle Story by Frannie James

Welcome to The Sylvan, a small Seattle luxury hotel where polished mahogany walls keep secrets, rock stars slip by in low-lit spaces, and the switchboard crackles with drama. Joann's working at reception but not planning to stay long; she's "just paying bills" while figuring out a career. Soon, however, the 23-year-old is swept away into a world aglow with love affairs, late-night confessions, and friendships forged in quiet spaces between phone calls and cigarette breaks. Then there's him. One of Joann's favorite teammates is always looking out for her amid the ever-looming uncertainty. Something's happening between them-but do they really have a chance? Everyone's trying to get somewhere else. Hilarity, joy, and angst ensue as the '90s continue to roll forward, sweeping all the Sylvans away as they navigate the swing shift ... and the bittersweet adventure that is growing up. Witty, nostalgic, and filled with the electric hum of youth, The Sylvan Hotel is a love letter to Seattle's most storied chapter and honors the tender truth that some places-and some people-never really let us go.

Little White Flowers by Amber Hathaway

When she and her brother venture to Evanston, Maine to clean out an estranged relative’s estate, horror enthusiast Alice Drayon’s life begins paralleling her favorite page-turners. The sojourn in their grandmother’s “wicked” hometown provides the perfect opportunity for Alice to delve into Grammie’s mysterious past. However, she soon discovers that the horrific event that drove Grammie away is but one small piece of the town’s blighted history. Confronted with increasing hostility from Evanston’s insular religious community as she closes in on the truth, Alice must risk everything to save lives. Her soft-spoken new neighbor, Riley Moore, seems to have answers ... and some dark secrets of his own. Can Alice trust him to help her put an end to Evanston’s insidious practices, or will she become yet another casualty?

Tied to Hell (Monsters of Brimrey Island #2) by Vee Debras

The devil offered me a deal. Now he regrets it. Picture me—the loser. Twenty-five, stuck at home with my older sister, a job that pays pennies, and sickening amounts of medical debt. Sounds like fun? Enter the reason for all of the above: the chronic pain I’ve been suffering from for almost a decade and that I will never get rid of. Now picture him—the demon whispering in my ear. I get one wish, he says. Anything. In exchange, he gets my body for just ten hours a day. For just seven weeks. Pretty sweet deal, right? And it’s obvious what I’m going to ask for. Well, that’s what he thought. He couldn’t imagine there’s something that haunts me more than my pain. Something I would give anything to fix. So now he’s stuck with me, suffering and trying to convince me to change my wish, but there’s nothing that could make me give up what I asked for. Not even that purring, sultry voice that tells me we could be doing something other than fight for control. Tied to Hell is an MM monster romance with a trans love interest, lots of banter, angst, and spice. Though best enjoyed after the first book in the Monsters of Brimrey Island series, it can be read as a standalone and has a HEA. Check out the rest of the series for more queer characters finding love in this small town on a haunted island.

Tied to the Waves (Monsters of Brimrey Island #1) by Vee Debras

The ocean was the end of my parents' lives—he might be the start of mine. *An angsty MX monster romance* In an ideal world, my dead parents’ waterfront house would rot with them. In an ideal world, I wouldn’t need the money from selling it, and I would’ve never returned to the island I fled from at eighteen. But life is never kind to people like me, is it? So I’m back where I left the friends who broke my heart and the ex whose bruised fingerprints I still can’t scrub off my skin. The second-to-last thing I need right now is an injured, unconscious merman drifting over to my dock. And the last, the way he tells me I’m beautiful when he wakes up. Tied to the Waves is an MX monster romance with a nonbinary protagonist, a sweet love interest, lots of hurt/comfort, dark themes, and spice. As a full-length novel with a HEA, it can be read as a standalone or as the first book in a series full of trans characters set in the small town of Brimrey Island.

Quickies at New Year's Eve by Penny Heart

Will New Year's Eve speed-dating bring him a new love or show him what he's missing? Bryan's sister, Cassie, has a side hustle running speed-dating events featuring strong drinks and delicious baked goods. After a bit of a rocky start, she's found her stride. Unfortunately, she's scrambling due to a couple of last-minute cancellations right before her big New Year's Eve event. Bryan is single and tired of swiping right, so he sees her problem as a win-win for them both. When he volunteers to help her out, he's stunned that she doesn't think he's a good fit for her female clients. This go 'round, her clientele are mostly late 30s and early 40s divorcees, single parents, those who've lost partners, and others who've been left behind in the dating scene. As a perpetual bachelor, Bryan's reputation doesn't exactly lend itself to finding a lasting connection, which is Cassie's goal. However, he's eager to prove he's finally ready to move into the next phase of his life as middle age stares him down. Tropes include he falls first, commitment-phobic bachelor, opposites attract, and second chance at love. Each book in the "Quickies: Spicy Shorts" series features an individual novella in the same world of ridiculous speed dating events, but each book can be read as a stand-alone. Contains explicit sexual language and adult situation.

The Heavens Within Our Grasp by The Furry Historical Fiction Society

When empires collapse, when plague and invasion threaten, when the knowledge and culture of the old order is slipping away and being forgotten, it is writing that safeguards the future. Study these tales, then. By candlelight, by lamplight, by the noonday sun. Find in them the strength, and weakness, of feudal monarchs, the piety of monks both literal and figurative, and the fear of forgetting and being forgotten that is the beginning of knowledge: for it is these which may yet put The Heavens Within Our Grasp.

You Look Lost, Pup by Rob MacWolf

Early fall. A werewolf pack, in procession, on the highway. From campground to crossroad, from state line to state park, from motel to mountain pass to mourning they chase not just their grief, but a question: how did they each get there, and who will bring them home? Because each looks in the mirror and says... And then, late spring. A lone wanderer, with more hope than is wise and less time than he knows, carrying what he believes to be good news but which is really a question, saying to all who will listen... At last, high summer. A young werewolf feels, with all the desperation of youth, that he's waited all his life to find the place he belongs, if only he can find the right person to say to him... And you, as well, who read this now. You look lost, pup.

Of Late Belonging by Rob MacWolf

Dying is simple. It is always a more complex thing to sustain oneself. Roy Enderlin has lived the simple life of a gay wolf in a small town. Isolated, lonely, and without ever questioning the assumption that the husky he dated in high school was his only chance at love and belonging. Though he doesn't have it in him to try again, he can't help wanting to belong, as a starving wolf can't help but want food. Graham Faulkner lives the complex life of a promiscuous older gay puma in a rural backwater, balanced between possum boyfriends, beaver boyfriends of boyfriends, raccoon husbands-in-all-but-name, not to mention kinky hookups. Graham has everything he needs from life. Roy does not. But fixing a life will not be a simple thing, and Roy will have a lot to learn about himself before he can feel like he again belongs.

Wicked Games by Hope Everly

She’s always done what she had to. Now, she’s doing what she never dared—choosing herself. Willow is a survivor. Raised in the foster system and shaped by a lifetime of bad breaks, she’s made more wrong choices than she can count, but every one of them kept her alive. When her bad decisions finally land her in the worst trouble yet, she is facing the unthinkable—jail time—Willow does something she’s never done before: she puts herself first. Determined to rewrite her story, she accepts a second chance to start over. But starting over isn’t so simple, especially when two very different men step into her path. Blake is calm, magnetic, and composed, everything Willow never believed she deserved. He offers safety, direction, and a future she never thought possible. Then there’s Braxton, rough around the edges, honest in a way that cuts deep, and a painful reminder of the past she’s desperate to leave behind. As emotions tangle and old wounds resurface, Willow finds herself caught between what feels safe and what feels real. But when survival is all you’ve ever known, can you really learn how to trust? Wicked Games is a raw, emotional journey of betrayal, self-worth, and the heartache of choosing between who you were and who you want to become.

Of Mists and Bogs: Intrigue, Espionage, and Tea by LMG Wilson

Better to be the fox than the hare within Yonaba’s high walls. Yonaba, the city surrounded by mists, mud drakes, and carnivorous trees, holds an iron grip on travel through the Valley of Mists and with it all trade on the continent. The city-state is both famous and wealthy for trading its coveted mukio berry tea cultivated from watery bogs. All that prosperity has made Yonabans powerful. Yet, however safe they feel behind their gates, a greater threat waits within. Inei, faithful agent of the northern nation Cirdenor, has infiltrated the ruling High House of Yonaba. After months pretending to be the face that she wears, she’s eager to complete her mission. In the past, she’s done so at the edge of a knife, but this time Inei receives a small snuffbox and mysteriously vague instructions. Dump the box in the High House mukio berry bogs. The gaps in information and her instincts seed doubts in her missions as Inei finds herself surrounded by power-hungry politicians and nobles with conquest on their minds. Isolated, she must decide who to trust as the snare that is the walled city closes in around her.

Demon Eyes by Julie Krohn

Desperate to save her graduation plans, Vayda joins a rising metal band's tour only to find her biggest challenge isn’t the research, but the brooding lead singer who might just unravel her perfectly planned life. Vayda Kimble, a college student in her last semester of school, just discovered her plans for graduation are in jeopardy. The perfect rock band she planned to study for her sociology research project unexpectedly canceled their spring tour. Scrambling to find another band that will meet her graduation requirements and limited timeframe, her father suggests ASYLUM, a hot new heavy-metal band growing in popularity. Without question, Vayda quickly signs up to join their tour. Dex Marshall, an angry demon with a broken past, hates Vayda from the moment he sees her, and he isn’t afraid to hide his disgust for their new stowaway. As Vayda climbs the steps of the tour bus, she soon becomes entangled in a hidden world of demons where she is not welcome, and faces the grim reality where the one demon who can keep her safe hates her. As Dex and Vayda come to a truce and fight opposition, emotions are heightened. When outside forces threaten to tear them apart forever, Vayda finds herself in a desperate battle to fight for her freedom or risk losing her future with Dex completely.

Scrooged by the Mountain Man (Log Cabin Christmas) by Lilah Hart

She brought Christmas to his mountain cabin. He was determined to stay a Grinch forever. I show up at my Christmas cabin rental with a decorated tree, twelve boxes of vintage cards, and dreams of my big break at Wildwood Valley's festival. There's just one problem. The cabin isn't a rental. It's home to the grumpiest, most gorgeous mountain man I've ever seen, and he wants me gone. Chase Matthews doesn't do Christmas. Doesn't do joy. Doesn't do anything that remotely resembles holiday cheer. He lives alone in these mountains for a reason, and that reason is to avoid people like me—the kind who hum carols and believe in happy endings. But when the sheriff convinces him to let me stay, everything changes. Three days, he says. That's all I get. Three days in his cabin. Three days of stolen glances and simmering tension. Three days of discovering that beneath all that gruff exterior is a man who's been hurt, who's lost everything, who's convinced he doesn't deserve a second chance at happiness. I should keep my distance. Should focus on my business, my meetings with store buyers, my carefully planned future. Instead, I fall for him. Hard. Fast. Completely. But loving Chase means understanding his scars. It means accepting that Christmas—my favorite time of year—is the season that broke him. And when I push too hard, when I try to bring light into his darkness too soon, I might lose him forever. Unless he's brave enough to believe that some things are worth fighting for. That some people are worth the risk. That maybe, just maybe, this Christmas can be different. Because I'm not giving up on him. Not on us. Not on the possibility that a girl who loves everything about the holidays and a man who can't stand them might just be exactly what each other needs. Scrooged by the Mountain Man is an OTT age-gap holiday romance featuring an alpha hero and V-card heroine. It's a forced proximity holiday romance with lots of steam that's designed to be read in only 1 hour. It's part of the Log Cabin Christmas Multi-Author Series.

Orc The Halls: A Snowed-In Christmas Romance (OrcFire Book 9) by Alana Khan

Some Christmas gifts come with muscle, tusks, and a promise you’ll never be cold again. Laney My plan to cover next semester’s vet school tuition—holiday pet-sitting at my late grandma’s snowy mountain sanctuary—is going down in flames. The exotic animals are staging a revolt, a blizzard’s closing in, and failure means losing everything. Then he shows up. Ryder six-foot-eight of green-skinned, musclebound orc firefighter with a voice that could melt snow and hands that promise ruin. He’s calm with the animals, gentle with me—and when he calls me sunshine, my icy walls start to melt. But I’ve been left behind too many times to believe in happy endings. Ryder I came here to do a quick pet-care favor. What I found? A fierce, brilliant woman holding her world together with grit and hope. Laney thinks I’ll walk away like everyone else. But this orc? I’m not going anywhere. I’ll earn her trust. Melt her defenses. And prove that I love hard, protect harder, and know exactly how to heat up a snowbound cabin. Escape into a snowed-in mountain romance where Christmas miracles come with fierce devotion, possessive growls, and the kind of dominant orc who brings the fire. Scorching scenes guaranteed, along with your new green-skinned book boyfriend. For readers 18+ who love their holidays hot, their heroes huge, and their monster romances equal parts heart and heat.

Stirring Spurs by MA Wardell

What if he didn't have to quit you? In the heart of Oklahoma’s sprawling Rainbow Ranch, Boone Adams thrives as the vibrant soul behind the kitchen, tirelessly whipping up meals that warm both body and spirit. As the younger twin to the brooding Beau, Boone embraces his role as the ultimate caretaker, pouring his heart into nourishing his family and friends. His sunny disposition and unwavering concern for his siblings mask a deeper longing for recognition and self-care. Everything changes when Wylie Anderson arrives—a rugged cowboy battling his own demons and desperate for a fresh start. Drawn to the ranch to earn some quick cash, Wylie has no intentions of sticking around after the monthly rodeo. As their paths intertwine, Boone’s nurturing spirit clashes with Wylie’s hardened exterior, igniting a tension neither expected. Will Boone’s unwavering kindness break through Wylie’s tough façade, revealing the warmth beneath? And can Wylie help Boone discover the importance of prioritizing his own happiness? In this tale of love, self-discovery, and the power of connection, two opposites just might find a way to complement each other and heal their own hearts.

Cut to the Feeling by AJ Truman and MA Wardell

For Bryce Derrickson, rejection is nothing new. He’s used to Broadway casting directors seeing his size and assuming he can’t be a graceful dancer. But getting dumped with no notice is a special kind of burn. At least his sweet dog Bobo still loves him. As if being left without warning isn’t bad enough, Bryce’s ex sublets their apartment without telling him, leaving him without a place to live. When his new ‘roommate’ turns out to be a stuffy, elbow-patches-on-blazer, permanent-frown-on-face professor, Bryce is furious. No way will he give up his bohemian pad without a fight. Years ago, Emerson Grant was on the fast track to being a preeminent scholar in his field, but his lack of people skills has kept him stuck at a commuter school in a cornfield. Landing a guest lecturing spot at a prestigious New York institution could be the jet fuel his career needs to finally take off. That is, if the man and dog blatantly squatting in his sublet don’t drive him bananas first. Sharing a one-bedroom apartment with a stranger is a New York rite of passage. Sharing it with a stranger you might be falling for is something else entirely.

Driftless Spirits by Karen Ringel

Charlotte Burke can’t shake her recurring dream. Over and over again she dreams of finding a mysterious journal on a candlelit desk while wandering through a strange house in the middle of the night. Every dream has shown her a framed picture of an old woman sitting at the same desk, except the latest version. Last night, the woman stood and offered Charlotte a keyring. In the morning, Charlotte woke up with her car keys in her hand. Her best friend is worried but skeptical when Charlotte insists the house is real. The dream is metaphorical, Ivy says, reflecting Charlotte’s restless state. Ivy gifts her a journal and urges her to take the trip her subconscious is demanding before she wakes up behind the wheel. A roadtrip of self-discovery will help Charlotte figure out what she really wants. Charlotte agrees to the roadtrip but not for Ivy’s reasons. To her, the house, the journal and the woman in her dream are all too real. She sets off to do the impossible. If she can find the house and uncover its secrets in time, she might save far more than her driftless life.

Cubs & Campfires by Dylan Drakes

A cozy summer romance with low angst and high heat. Luca Torres, struggling journalism graduate, never meant to take a vow of celibacy. It was just a dumb idea from a job interview gone wrong. He never thought they’d approve the article. Or make his future career conditional on delivering it. Now, with no choice but to steer clear of temptation for the summer, he takes the most isolated job he can find: a fire lookout in the rural and picturesque mountains of Washington State. However, his goal becomes much harder with the arrival of the husky and flirtatious Artair Osmond, a musician and wilderness enthusiast who takes up camp nearby. Now he must decide what he really desires: the career at the prestigious newspaper, or the big, bearded bear he can’t get out of his head. Cubs & Campfires is a sweet and spicy romance about chunky men, cozy woods, and cuddles under starlight.

Horns For Hell by rafael nicolás

In between Angels Before Man and Angels & Man: The fallen angel of fruit Rosier lives among cold caves and fiery demons with a soft heart succumbing to comfortable misery. He shares a bed with the monster who'd been his most beloved friend in Heaven, captive now to a beastly body of eternal rot. If there is any love left between them, it's surely a ghost fading with each daybreak. But when the devil commands Rosier to have the Earth bloom with its first fruits — Rosier must confront whether there is really any life after falling from paradise and whether there is really any solace in abandoning all hope. (Contains spoilers for both full-length Angels books).

Rowena’s Song by Ivy Charlotte Dally

Her song is forbidden. But laws cannot bind her... Denmark, 435 AD. With the banishment of her father Hengest — and the deaths of countless others — on her conscience, nineteen-year-old Rowena spent most of her life successfully hiding her magic. Life as an unwed peace-weaver, a princess raised to be dutiful and placid wife, has since been uneventful. That all changes when a neighboring tribe proposes a marital alliance. Rowena’s powers overtake her attempts at silence. On the run from her abhorrent and untrustworthy bridegroom and the desperate power-grabs of her father, Rowena is soon tangled in the threads of a dangerous vendetta. When she seeks the help of the Norns — the weavers of fate — only evil appears. All seems lost until two Britons cross her path, one with a bold request and the other with unclear intentions. The pull in Rowena’s heart to aid these men in their quest feels like destiny...but magic has tricked her before. And as the song within her grows louder and more insistent, she must discover if it seeks to protect or destroy. The second edition of Rowena's Song was released on April 24, 2025. This lush romantasy is perfect for fans of Rebecca Ross, Naomi Novik, and C.L. Wilson.

When Flowers Wilt by G.E. Masters

To keep her soul, she'll have to make a deal with the Devil. The Dark Lady comes for a witch's soul on their eighteenth birthday. That's the way it's always been, but Vivian's instincts are telling her to run. So she does. Fleeing from home and denouncing all magic, she spends the next ten years with one foot out the door, terrified that the ruler of Hell will come knocking. But when her suppressed magic finally breaks free and the Dark Lady tracks her down, it's not to claim her soul. Covens have been disappearing under mysterious circumstances and she needs Vivian--and her magic--to stop it. Using the Dark Lady's desperation, Vivian strikes a deal: she will help, but only if she gets to keep her soul. As her connection to both her magic and to the alluring ruler of Hell gets stronger, Vivian uncovers the horrifying truth: there is something far more dangerous than the Devil out there, and it's coming for her.