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A Portrait For Tomorrow by Raynarde After a failed stint in college, Gerald Waller is a reclusive lion unhappy with his static life. Buried are his desires of being an artist like his late mother, along with the prospect of finding love. When chance connects him with Michael, an optimistic fox with a penchant for the guitar, Gerald begins to see life with a fresh perspective and optimism. With renewed inspiration, Gerald resurrects an ambitious painting project and falls in love with Michael. However, life's fast and unexpected curveballs overturn Gerald's life and shakes his faith. Balancing between caring for his lover's health, his strained relationship with his alcoholic father, and progress on his painting, Gerald wonders how he can march forward with all he's learned and remain hopeful. Intimate and philosophical, A Portrait For Tomorrow is a hopeful story celebrating the wonders of life and the precious people we encounter. |
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The Tengu And The Angel by Alina Capella Kunio is eighteen years old and running away from home, if you can call it that. The apartment he in lives with his mother hasn't felt like home since his grandpa died, and for the past ten years of his life, he's faced constant abuse from his alcoholic mother, who openly resents him and regrets having him. Unable to cope with her abuse anymore, he journeys up north in search of a fresh start. Nathaniel has just gotten out of a toxic relationship with his ex, Theo, but Theo continues to rule Nathaniel's life with an iron fist, using his mental illness and trauma as excuses to manipulate him and keep him isolated from his friends. When Nathaniel takes Kunio in, the two of them bond over their shared trauma and become close friends--But it's not long before they develop feelings for each other. Can the two of them learn to put their pasts aside, and make their relationship work? |
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Blood On A Yellow Rose by Alina Capella Back in the 2000s, I had it all. I was Pammie Burnett, lead singer and guitarist of Blood Red Rose. When I wasn't performing sold-out shows, I was partying with the likes of Gerard Way, Ashlee Simpson, and Chester Bennington, but then my best friend and drummer, Rick, got me addicted to drugs. I died on June 8th, 2005...Or at least, that's what the world thinks. In truth, I was bitten by a vampire. Twenty years after my 'death', I'm a palliative care physician, stuck working in a crappy nowhere village. All I want to is quit my stupid job, and get back up on stage, where I belong, and my new patient, Zinnia, says that she can help me with that, if I agree to turn her into a vampire. Quitting my job and running away with a stranger sounds crazy, but what would you do if you were me? Keep living a life you hate? Or jump at the chance to get your dreams back? |
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A Hunger with No Name by Lauren C. Teffeau Thurava of Astrava is intended to become a herder, a most honored position for her dwindling community that clings to life on the banks of the Najimov, the river that’s the lifeblood of the high desert. But the Glass City on the horizon threatens the delicate balance the Astravans have managed to hold on to for centuries, polluting the air and water as the city grows bigger and bigger. The Glass City’s clockwork liaisons offer to bring the Astravans into the Glass City’s walls, but they will have to give up their ways and their precious herds to do so. Thurava must decide who she is without her animals, using the stars as her guide, putting herself on a collision course with the secrets the Glass City holds dear. A Hunger with No Name is a coming-of-age tale with an environmental focus featuring an immersive fantasy setting inspired in part by the high desert of New Mexico. |
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The Resistant: Desert Sun by Raz Fox Las Vegas - 2107 Fifteen years after a deadly virus wiped most life off the face of the planet, the rich and elite live comfortably in their Domes over the city. Those left behind on the planet’s surface, the naturally resistant, struggle to survive. Starvation, heat stroke, and worst of all bombings from the Overhead threaten Diren and his gang every day. But, when a bomber pilot from the Domes winds up on Diren’s doorstep, he’s confronted with the reality that his mortal enemy, a man who helped kill his friends and family, might actually be their salvation. |
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“Voltage is a multicultural British band from France, Japan, South Korea, and Uruguay, who got their start in the London underground metal scene in 2002. Driven by the creative vision of their vocalist, Zana, and their composer and guitarist, Reno, Voltage has shot into fame over the last decade. With a unique blend of influences and sounds, Voltage has consistently claimed the top of the worldwide Metal charts, and has also been gaining attention outside of the metal scene over the last few years—” Voltage has always been Luka Fischer’s favorite band, even before Reno and he had a chance encounter a decade ago— However, that doesn’t mean he should uproot his life just because Reno posted online looking for him, by name, with his photo, right? But, Reno doesn’t believe in coincidences and he’s positive that if Luka has haunted his memory for a decade, then they shouldn’t ignore the chance to find him again. Spanning across America to England, Luka and Reno take a chance to follow a dream. Despite insecurities, anxieties, a too-busy schedule, pressure from the industry, and some pretty crazy fans, it still might just be worth it. |
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A Walk Among Heroes by James McDevitt Readers describe A Walk Among Heroes as a rare war novel that feels deeply human, emotionally staggering, and surprisingly beautiful. They praise its ability to honor the brutality of combat while revealing the quiet courage, loyalty, and love that survive inside it. Many say they expected a typical WWII story, only to discover something far more personal — a narrative that lingers, hurts, heals, and refuses to be forgotten. Across reviews, one truth repeats: the book reads as if lived, not imagined. Veterans recognize their own scars in its pages; military spouses and civilians feel intimately connected to the soldiers’ fear, brotherhood, and sacrifice. Readers are moved not only by battlefield realism but by the novel’s cinematic emotional arc, its dual timelines, and its lifeline of redemption through love, faith, and unexpected mentorship. Several call it screen-worthy, comparing it to All the Light We Cannot See and The Nightingale. Above all, readers say the story’s power lies in its humanity — its portrayal of ordinary men becoming heroes, often quietly and without recognition. They speak of a book that leaves them thinking long after the last page, eager to discuss it, share it, or reread it. Again and again they echo the same sentiment: A Walk Among Heroes isn’t just about war — it’s about what survives inside people when war tries to destroy them |
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The Blood of Heretics by N. J. Guay A broken man trying to reclaim his purpose… It has been five years since Allakoi suffered catastrophic loss at the hands of his enemies, leaving him broken and powerless. When salvation finally comes for him at the hands of the tsura, however, he finds himself pulled into a world of politics, tradition, and lies that he never thought he would encounter. But the wounds of his imprisonment go far beyond what anyone could expect, and the secrets he carries are more dangerous than anyone could imagine... A warrior desperate to defend her home… The Dragilles have become more aggressive with every passing year, and whispers of new threats have carried south. The Camarre are losing, and it is only a matter of time before they fall entirely. But as one Camarre territory is locked in a seemingly endless battle with its northern neighbours, its masters are given an unexpected offer: treachery in exchange for a momentary respite. A dragon slayer with a debt to be paid... But false peace cannot last, and when dead dragons start appearing on the border one thing becomes clear... War is returning, and one stray spark is all it may take to ignite its fires once more. |
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Before the Sky Breaks by N. J. Guay Who can you trust when you are the key to what everyone wants? Allakoi Meras only wants one thing: to journey south and flee from the conflict that consumes the north. So long as he keeps his head down and avoids notice until spring, his escape from a society that actively hates him will be successful. Fate, however, has other plans for him. When an encounter with a psychopathic dragon leads to a rare and dangerous power awakening within him, Allakoi suddenly finds himself targeted by all entities involved in a centuries-long war—entities that are willing to do anything to have him under their control. Surrounded on all sides and not knowing who he can trust, Allakoi finds himself faced with a terrible choice… Either choose a master to be enslaved to, or risk everything in pursuit of his freedom. Before the Sky Breaks is the first book in The Shattered Pulse, an adult epic fantasy series that pulls on the atmosphere and tropes of classic fantasy while giving them a dark, modern twist. Great for fans of The Wheel of Time, The Licanius trilogy, and The First Law. |
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THE ONYX BOUGHS OF KEONIS by Enna Hawthorn Onyx can shatter, boughs can break, but love can rise victorious. Ariadne, the Golden Rose and Dhemon Queen, never imagined herself at the head of an army. Now, after walking down the aisle for a second time, she has entangled herself in a game she does not want to play with the King of Valenul. With hardly any time for preparation, she must locate the dhemon ritual, save her husband from an eternal darkness within himself, and lay siege to her own kingdom. But time is running out for Azriel, the broken and fading Dhemon King. Unable to hold back the images of his wife in the arms of another man or dead in his hands, his bond and mind is in tatters-unreachable by anyone other than Ariadne. With the shadows creeping in from all sides, he has two critical tasks: complete the ritual and kill the Vampire King. Collecting unlikely allies from across Northern Myridia becomes a critical piece to the puzzle now that their enemy has discovered their secret. Everyone now knows the threat that dragons pose and Valenul is ready. Together, Ariadne and Azriel must use every possible avenue to ensure victory or die trying, because failure guarantees a life of misery. |
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The Pale by Jay Fabares Sanders Fabares When a mysterious corpse is found on the outskirts of Rocket Ridge, a face blind FBI linguist travels to the small Arizona town to resume his search for an elusive killer. Agent Franklin Ink must work with the small town sheriff's department and a Navajo police officer to uncover the truth, all while hiding the fact that he's not acting on behalf of the bureau. Soon, he will find out that he's not the only one keeping secrets. The Pale is a character driven murder mystery which has often been compared to shows like True Detective, Fargo, and Twin Peaks. |
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The Alpha King's Fated Mate by Rowena Aiello An obedient daughter. A mysterious king. The chance to save their pack...or watch it crumble beneath their feet. I've been crushed and I can only blame myself. Literally, it's my fault. I wasn't careful enough with the Magic Academy's potions, and ended up Bonding myself to our Alpha King. Seriously. This was such a dumb move. I've worked with magic before. I thought I was better than this. Guess not.Not only is this the opposite of what I wanted to do, it's the very thing my parents have been working so hard for, despite the target this position now paints on my back. So I'm trying my best not to get killed by my bloodthirsty rivals, and guess what? It turns out, the Alpha King isn't the person my family led me to believe he would be, and that the people I call family are not only wrong, but traitorous. They expect me to obey them, but if I do, everything in our world will be destroyed. If I explain my side, will they listen to me, given my new role as Alpha Queen? Or will my refusal to do as I'm told make me more enemies than friends out of my loved ones? THE ALPHA KING'S FATED MATE is book one in the Shifter Country trilogy. |
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Imogen is a bunny-girl tired of spending every mating season horny and alone. Deciding to brave the dating scene, she tries apps and blind dates before finally going to a club and meeting Jordan, a butch wolf-hybrid who is more than willing to partner up with her for the season. Together, they check off a list of kinks the bunny wants to try, and maybe, fall a little in love with each other along the way. |
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The Sin Of Angels by Enoli Lee Leliel is unsure of her place in heaven, constantly feeling left out and forgotten as the angels around her form connections and partnerships. Enter Verchiel and Sachiel, the archangel and cherub couple who seem to be smitten with her. Leliel is wary, wanting something permanent and not just a few rolls in the sheets with the two. Together, they explore and find pleasure in each other while the couple tries to convince Leliel that the feelings they have for her are real and not fleeting. A novella about three angels exploring each other, relationships, and what it means to love. Featuring an autistic, disabled transfem angel, an audhd transmasc angel, and an autistic cis man angel. |
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An Obsession Of Angels by Enoli Lee Amiel loves his garden, it's his safe space away from the judging eyes of heaven. He never had reason to suspect someone was watching him there as well, someone willing to lay a bear trap in his path. Luckily for Amiel, Ben is there to find him and nurse him back to health. But as he starts to fall for his caretaker, he soon begins to feel like Ben is hiding something as well, and maybe not all is as it seems. |
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K47 is a robot who is becoming human against his wishes. Unable to complete his programming due to the metamorphosis, the robot finds himself in a battle with an emotion chip, the law, and the very people who stand to profit from his mission. He’ll have his day in court to fight for legal rights for androids, but surviving the challenge may be too much for his system to bear. Life Extension LLC began selling android clones to wealthy business people shortly before the second mission to Mars was announced. The mechanical duplicates were designed to carry a rich person’s affairs to their logical conclusion in the event the upper crust socialite passed away unexpectedly. The units were physically identical to their purchaser and their internal memory core was loaded with every detail of the person’s life. Transfer of those memories, thought patterns, and reactions were done upon delivery and updated by the user as they saw fit. Equipped with the owner’s vocal patterns, a Life Extension Unit spoke exactly the same, even when switching to another language. The LEU’s purpose was to finalize contracts, pay any outstanding debts, and see to the dispersal of funds to the heirs. For those who could afford the seven-figure price and thousands of dollars of monthly maintenance, it was the perfect way to guarantee their empire would be dealt with in a manner consistent with their desires and lifestyle. Lawyers could interpret a person’s Last Will and Testament as they saw fit. Even a probate judge could rule that a certain statement had several meanings and then choose the one he liked best. An android was a machine with a program. It only had the ability to see issues as either black or white. Gray was not an option. Until now. |
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Queer Resistance by Kassandra Morgan A Confession for Two is a poem written from the depths of myself. From my teenage and young adult years spent living in shame until finding my voice as a bisexual woman living her truth unafraid as an adult, this peace holds all those emotions. |
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Ninja Punks @*&% OFF! by Jeff Nelson Punk rock is a repudiation of society-a critique of something shiny at its surface but corrupt and rotten just beneath. For all the perfect bodies, smiles, and jawlines that ascend to the spotlight's apex, punk rock as a subculture permeates its underbelly, demanding you notice modern life's imperfection. In Mamaroneck, New York, Brian Stratton's soul burns amid his lukewarm suburban surroundings. Seeing no escape, he rebels, finding catharsis for his sorrow in the local punk scene. After he sneaks backstage at his favorite band's first concert in the US, he finds the room bloody and Keisuke Fuma-celebrity by day, ninja for the yakuza by night-standing over the dead bodies. But the winds of fate bring strange rumblings, and the duo end up on a journey of discovery that turns their attention away from their woes and toward something much more terrifying-the unknown for Brian, and the all too familiar for Keisuke. "Ninja Punks, @*&% Off is guaranteed to take you on a wild ride. The detailed, expertly crafted fight scenes don't just create unbearable tension-they immerse you in every heart-pounding moment. Each character is distinct, from those living double lives to those just figuring themselves out, which brings a whole new level of intrigue to the story. Author Jeff Nelson masterfully weaves subtle hints of past and future events, which kept me hooked from page to page. It's a thrilling, adrenaline-fueled read that you won't be able to put down. If you're craving a novel packed with crime, action, and true ninja grit, this is an absolute must-read!" - Holly Robilliard, Author of Heartbound: The Cursed Fae "A fun, fast, and creative novel whose crossover between times and genres gives the reader little time to catch their breath. Highly recommended." - Robert Drysdale, Author of Opening Closed Guard, BJJ Black Belt and World Champion |
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A Million Spinning Moons by MJ Anthony Sometimes a family is an onion farmer discovering herself on sabbatical, her alien girlfriend, and their arctic moon. A short, sapphic romance/coming out story starring a trans protagonist. |
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Tending Clay; Unearthing Stars by MJ Anthony Today I am learning to take anxiety by the hand and teach this trembling, fragile beast that we are (and yet will be) okay. In their debut collection, MJ Anthony navigates a complicated web of intersecting topics such as complex trauma, neurodiversity, lasting illness, and practicing self-love in a body long-alienated from you. Alongside the reader, the author combs tangles into threads and weaves them into a gentler future, re unifying selves and stories both old and new. Part hurting, part healing, and wholly original, Tending Clay, Unearthing Stars is a love letter to everyone living with a broken body or a troubled mind. |
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Journeys of PearlHeart by Keilani McConnell ​A wholesome fantasy with sailing ships, a family of gods, the unique magic system that they gifted their people, and an underlying mystery affecting all in the world. ​ Captain Rath and his crew aboard PearlHeart carry cargo and provide passage for people to wherever they would like to go. Near the end of their fifth journey, Fenrir - their first mate and navigator - has to leave and Rath needs to find replacements for both roles for them to continue safely. Their last delivery will take them to the North, an area known for its dangerous Winters. For readers of all ages who enjoy stories with strong characters, diverse relationships, and marked with subtle humor and heart. |
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366 Days of One-Hit Wonders by Matt Whitaker 366 Days of One-Hit Wonders is a yearlong expiration into bands and artists who only managed to score one Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Each day of the calendar year represents a different song that peaked on that date in history. |
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This story is about you. You're lost in the snowy wastes with a terrible hunger and a sweet voice in your ears. |
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A short tale of a man with many regrets, such as not waiting for his husband to check out their new apartment, but mostly a criminal lack of affordable housing forcing him to take it despite all of the red flags. |
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Hazel believes the creaking of her bones is due to age, disuse, or maybe diet...until the whispers start. |
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Miriam should be happy with what she's got and stop obsessing about the portraits. |
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Can't you see me? by Amber Reinke Madelyn died a few weeks ago, which is fine, she's fine, but her wife and kids haven't noticed yet…and that's less fine. She needs them to see her, to know she's gone, how else can she move on? |
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In Lake Bounty, a small lakeside town shrouded in mystery, magic isn't just in the water and air—it permeates everything. Elana and Jerome have reincarnated together throughout time and now find themselves at the center of Lake Bounty's secretive magical community. When a demonic hatred surfaces, threatening the very magic that sustains the town, Elana must sacrifice herself to save Jerome and their newfound family, but risk destroying her and Jerome's entwined destiny and the power of reincarnation itself. As their found family unravels and malevolent power mirrors the dark depths of the lake, Elana and Jerome must confront the core of their beings—individually and together—to banish this darkness and save not only each other, but their entire world. Being Magic is a modern, spiritual fantasy intertwined with romance, quirky characters, and a deeper exploration of connection and being. |
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Hell or High Winter by Andrew Rubin What is the Messenger of the Gods to do when no one is listening anymore... Screw around for the rest of eternity, that’s what! At least, that’s what Hermes thought the rest of his immortality would be in the modern world. That is, until his beloved sister Persephone, Goddess of Spring, is kidnapped for a second time (so annoying when that happens), threatening to plunge earth into Eternal Winter. Now Hermes has to do the thing he’s dreaded most… Grow the hell up. So, can Hermes man-up and return to hell? Can the Greek God of Messengers, Tricksters, Thieves, and Herds (WTF that’s random), bastard child of Zeus with luscious locks of blond hair all the nymphs love to twirl… Can that god rescue Persephone and save the world? Hermes is about to find out. |
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When Shohari agreed to transport human refugees, she expected routine cargo—but found a love that could tear her apart. Captain Shohari’s spines are crushed under the force of her family’s impossible demands. If she doesn’t meet her quota, she’ll be forced to marry a stranger and lose the trading ship and crew she loves. To free herself from her parents’ machinations, she'll take any extra shipment she can, even alien refugees. The last thing she needs is a distraction. He’s dangerous cargo. The moody and monstrous captain is Garrison’s ticket to safety, but once he gets a taste of her, he can’t get enough. Everything he's been searching for is right here: the home he needs, the love he wants, and the chance to be her hero. He’d give her the stars, if she’d give them a chance. With the threat of her arranged marriage looming, a forbidden mate bond would spell lifelong agony for Shohari. She needs to leave him behind—no matter how much she wants him to stay. Tempting Cargo is spicy futuristic MF sci-fi alien romance featuring a protective cinnamon roll hero and a grumpy take-charge heroine with attitude. Pick up this forced proximity, hurt-comfort romance and be transported into Lyra Strake’s starkissed galaxy. Each book in the Starkissed Mates series can be read as a standalone. No cheating, pregnancy, or slavery. Happily ever after guaranteed. |
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Captured by the Scaled Outlaw by Nathalia Rui “Now be a good girl and hold still while I eat you.” After a humiliating demotion, scientist May is sent on a solo mission to the harsh and unforgiving Sandpit Desert – only to be captured by the continent’s most wanted eco-terrorist group: Gaia 4. With her life on the line, May strikes a risky deal with the leader of the group – a towering, hot-headed Lizardfolk named Lowell. Despite his reputation for eating humans, Lowell’s interest in May seems to extend beyond the means of simple hunger. As the two journey together to right a wrong from May’s troubled past, danger lurks at every step… but so do the unexpected flames of desire. Trapped between survival and seduction, May must face a terrifying truth: she and the monster she once feared may not be so different after all. *** Captured by the Scaled Outlaw is an enemies-to-lovers monster romance, entailing forced proximity, possessiveness, and violence. This novel contains explicit content and is not intended for anyone under the age of 18. |
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Under a Fractured Sky by Rachel Jones The universe is tearing. The year is 2180. In the aftermath of global collapse, PANGAEA rebuilt Earth with the promise of order, while hiding a festering reality. Dr Lilliana Hayes lives for the stars and her daughter, but when she uncovers a devastating secret, everything changes. The Big Rip isn’t just a theory anymore. Blackmailed into helping complete the Gateway – a portal to another universe – Lily is horrified to learn the true cost of survival. As reality fractures and time distorts, she wonders if peace lies not in escape, but in letting go. Under a Fractured Sky is an apocalyptic sci-fi thriller told through interweaving perspectives, where the greatest threat isn’t the end of the universe, but what humanity will do to outrun it. |
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Some people say they’re drawn to the light. Not me. I’ve always found beauty in the broken pieces, the cracks that people hide behind polite smiles and hollow words. She wasn’t looking for anyone. And I wasn’t supposed to want someone like her. But the second I saw her, everything else faded. Her silence was louder than any scream. Her eyes? Full of storms. And me? I’ve always had a thing for beautiful disasters. |
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Valley of Secrets by H. L. Moore This city of fools will be brought to order! Deposed, her father presumed dead, her friends slaughtered and the cavern in chaos, Grace Harrington is on the run and entirely alone. The only ally she has left is the man she hates most in the world: Nathaniel Morgenstern, the assassin who murdered her mother and seduced her father. Grace’s only hope of reclaiming the throne and saving her people is to seek the aid of Éamon Tadhg, the High Druid of Arajon. But she needs to survive the hostile streets of Iole City before she can even think about fleeing to the Violet Valley. Nathaniel made a vow to Doran to protect Grace, but he could never have imagined how quickly and horrifically their lives would fall apart. Grieving the dual losses of the man he loved and his new friend Tsa Lien, Nathaniel devotes himself to the service of the overthrown Lady Archon who despises him – even if it costs him everything he is. |
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Beneath the Brine by Amber Reinke A cautionary tale written by a former pirate as he copes with the quiet, lonely horror of being lost at sea. |
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A one night stand on Halloween night finds a man with a clown nose that won’t come off, giggles in his veins and a sinking suspicion it’ll only get weirder. |
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A Perfect Fantasy by Mark Aeschlimann The second their eyes locked in passing, Will felt something he hadn’t felt in so long, he’d almost forgotten what it was. He wasn’t sure he’d ever feel it again—especially not after her. But the truth of it buzzed through him from head to toe…Attraction. Will is a code monkey by day, and he likes his job well enough—it pays the bills. But with forty creeping closer and the fallout of his divorce still in his rearview, writing is his only escape. His fantasy worlds are the one place where he can lose himself completely, a refuge from the depression and anxiety he’s wrestled with for years. This isn’t the life he thought he’d be living, and most days, it feels like a pale shadow of the one he wanted. Davey—his friend and colleague—has a way of pulling Will out of his head, coaxing him out for drinks or just to unwind after work. But Will would rather stay safe in his shell. Being social still feels like too much, too loud, too risky. Jess has stopped believing in love altogether. Heartbreak and betrayal have been her only constants, so she’s done setting herself up to be let down again. She’s happy enough in the pages of her favourite books—fantastical worlds where the stakes feel real but the heartbreak is only fiction. Her family doesn’t understand, but she’s tired of explaining that she doesn’t need a man to feel whole. A Perfect Fantasy is a no-spice, contemporary slow-burn romance that explores the weight of old wounds and the quiet courage it takes to step outside of comfort zones. When an unexpected encounter sparks a chance at something real, Will and Jess have to decide if risking their hearts is worth the fall. |
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Out with Lanterns by Hillary Bowen England, 1918. When Ophelia Blackwood joins the Women’s Land Army, she’s not only escaping her father’s imprudent matchmaking attempts, but also staking a claim for the freedom she has always sought. The work is hard, but she finally feels part of something larger than herself. The unexpected return of Silas Larke, as intriguing and attractive as ever, casts her desire for him against her hard-won independence. Injured at the Front, Silas returns to England to recover, but while his leg is on the mend, his disillusionment only grows. And the last thing he expects when assigned by the War Office to lend a hand on a local farm is to come face to face with the woman even the horrors of war couldn’t erase from his mind. Ophelia and Silas fight the rising tide of their attraction, against the threat of wartime food shortages and the repossession of the farm. But can a woman who seeks independence and a man shaped by tradition find their way to each other? As their days in the fields blend into one long hot summer, Ophelia begins to wonder if, together, they might be a force to be reckoned with. |
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Irreconcilable Attractions by Kennedy Kidman Colton I thought owning my own place would mean I could dictate who could stay in my guest bedroom–especially who could be living in it. But it seems my father has other plans, and now, at twenty-seven, I have a roommate for the first time, and it’s not by choice. Thankfully, Derek is a really cool guy, but the longer we spend together, the harder it is for me to keep a strict friendship between us. He says he’s straight, but the way he looks at me feels anything but platonic. It’s taking everything in me not to jump his bones. But what would that do to our living situation and the friendship we’ve built? Things aren’t supposed to be this complicated, but I’m starting to wish the summer would never end. Derek Life in a small town like Westwend, Texas is exactly what I need right now—uncomplicated, mellow, and easy. As a family law attorney, stress is something I’m more than accustomed to, but when I’m on the edge of burnout and contemplating quitting law altogether, my old boss swoops in to save the day. Now I’m moving to a blip of a town with the hopes it will help offer me a slower pace. Except when I fail to find somewhere to live due to the tourist season being in full swing, I find myself shacked up with my boss’s son. You’d think it would be weird or awkward, but Colton and I quickly became friends. It’s easy being around him, and I find myself feeling more comfortable with him than most people in my life. That is, until one basketball game between us changes everything for me. I’d always thought I was straight, but now? Now I’m realizing that Colton might be more to me than just my reluctant roommate. Irreconcilable Attractions is a small-town romance set in the Texas Hill Country and features two men who are just trying to figure out how to make the most of their situation. You can expect forced proximity, nosy neighbors, a bisexual awakening, and good ole Southern charm with a HEA while these two figure out that love can show up in the most unexpected ways. This is the first book in the Westwend Boys series. |
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When he found me I was broken, a shell of my former self. Going through the motions of life without really living it. Trauma lingered in my life like a shadow, creeping into my memories and invading my dreams, until he came along. Jax Beckett barged into my world with his irresistible charm, endless patience, and those dangerously good looks that could make any woman weak in the knees. He has me feeling emotions I thought were long gone. He shines a light into my otherwise dark existence, slowly helping me to rebuild myself with every intimate touch. Could this be my chance at love? It all seems a little too good to be true. |
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The Tongue is Sharp by Kassandra Morgan An anthology of feminine rage for women by women. - My excerpt for this anthology is from my upcoming dark historical vampiric fantasy novel entitled Secrets of the Moon. It’s rooted in real world Old Bohemian in the Czech Republic but with re-imagined history, historical figures and places. It follows the story of a young girl named Kamaria as she struggles to find a place in her world, especially since she’s not human. The excerpt you have here is from a late chapter where Kamaria decides she must save herself. Refusing to bend to the will of a man any further, she releases all the rage she’s held within. |
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Accused of murder. Hunted by magic. A city of secrets waiting to unravel. In Death Rattle, murder mystery collides with urban fantasy in a twisty coming-of-age tale where nothing is what it seems. Clarke Carpenter, a 30-year-old nanny and student, craves more than her ordinary life—something magical, something meaningful. But when her roommate is found dead and all signs point to Clarke, her plans for a fresh start crumble fast. As she races to clear her name, Clarke stumbles into a hidden world pulsing just beneath the city streets—a world of fae, shadows, and forgotten power. The truth? It might just be darker than the crime she didn’t commit. Start the Death Book Series today and follow Clarke’s journey through murder, magic, and the messiness of becoming who you were meant to be. |
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Closure May Never Come by PD Doling When a romantic holiday ends in tragedy, Rob Wyatt is determined to help his wife, Vikki, recover from her accident. As he fights to restore her to her former self, an ancient evil begins to manipulate their lives. Rob’s growing suspicion leads him to a chilling realisation: that the soul he’s trying to save may no longer be human… --- Perfect for fans of Stephen King's Bag of Bones, Mike Gayle meets H.P. Lovecraft in this genre-spanning, gothic-tinged tale of love, commitment, and paranormal suspense. |
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The Blood of Queens by Alex C. Pierce What happens when you take a thief and a con-man, that everyone thinks is a monster that should be locked away, and make him captain of the Queen's personal bodyguard? Gossip, treachery, and paperwork... So much paperwork. Ren's appointment as Warden, the Queen's personal bodyguard and head of her security has created something of a stir in the walled realm of Lenmar. Opposition to his mere presence within the Crystal Palace is high, and old schemes and rivalries are kindled anew as the tension builds between the nobility and the factions pushing for change. Ren just wants to keep the Queen safe, solve the mystery of his mentor's disappearance, and figure out why, Haim, who'd saved his life and been his accomplice on more than one occassion, was avoiding him. An attack on the eve of the Moon Festival, when the Council of Nobles is set to convene, provides the spark to ignite a chain of events that threatens the very foundations that have kept the people of Lenmar safe, and puts everyone Ren cares about in danger. |
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Lydia Johnstone has spent her entire adult life orchestrating every interaction, manipulating every relationship, maintaining absolute dominance in every room she enters. The brilliant masters student in behavioral science knows exactly how to exploit weaknesses, and ensure she's always three steps ahead. It's how she's survived. It's how she's thrived. Then she meets Professor James Matthews. British. Brilliant. Utterly unbreakable. From their first confrontation in his behavioral science seminar, Lydia recognizes something she's never encountered before: a mind that matches hers, a will that cannot be bent, and eyes that see straight through every calculated defense she's constructed. Their collaboration on groundbreaking trauma research should be purely academic. Professional. Bounded by the rigid parameters that define every aspect of Matthews' controlled existence. But as late nights in his office blur into intellectual intimacy, as his methodical approach to understanding human behavior begins to transform how Lydia understands herself, the boundaries between professor and student, researcher and subject, begin to fracture. But this isn't a simple story of a student falling for her professor, nor a professor taking advantage of his student. SIR... is a dark academia romance that explores the psychology of power, the neuroscience of desire, and the profound intimacy that can exist when two people risk everything to be truly seen. It's about trauma and healing, control and surrender, the spaces between strength and vulnerability where genuine connection becomes possible. For readers who crave: Intelligent, psychologically complex characters Authentic D/s dynamics with emotional depth Dark academia settings with genuine intellectual discourse Slow-burn intensity that builds to devastating emotional intimacy Romance that challenges conventional power dynamics Stories where vulnerability is the ultimate act of courage |
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A Storm for Christmas by S. R. Garcia "Dearest Doctor Thomas..." Despite society’s demands, Doctor Bertram Thomas has no intention of finding a mate after retiring from the Navy. Unfortunately, life in the coastal town of Thurlestone is peaceful to the point of boredom. A desperate attempt to alleviate the growing loneliness has him writing to an old friend. "Dearest Noah..." Noah Gale never expected to receive a letter from his late father’s old friend. He certainly isn’t expecting further letters to arrive after he informs the man of his father’s passing. While his aunt has designs on finding him an alpha, Noah finds his thoughts filled with the letters from kind Doctor Thomas. Until scandal leaves him fumbling for solid ground. When Noah arrived at Thomas’s door with only an injured dog in hand, the pair find themselves snowed in as the tension built through their letters becomes impossible to ignore. A storm is coming… and it brought more than a new puppy. This is a loosely Regency-inspired MM omegaverse romance that contains age gap. |
