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Rise of the Wicked

Rise of the Wicked by E.R. Munley

Destiny awaits you in the north... After the fall of the Red Dragon Movement in Myrrida, the Dread King Georg VII seeks to tighten his grip on the conquered regions of Briganta. The Hex Breakers, his elite division of witch hunters, are expanding their reach into the borderlands to root out magic and rebellion wherever it may fester. Kate Morgan and Kora Ellis have been able to evade capture as they make their way to Woad, the northern country that was able to defy the King and regain its independence so many years ago. While no word has arrived about the fate of their friends in Caer, they remain hopeful that they will all be reunited and safe in the hands of the Druid coven of witches. Their arrival in the north unlocks secrets long buried that shake the vary foundations of Kate’s life, forcing her to come to grips with her past and her fate. When they are unexpectedly summoned to the capital of Woad, Kate is faced with a decision that will set her on a path that could change the kingdoms as they know it. With her friends at her side, she will step into her power and become the formidable witch she is destined to be.


Mark of the Witch

Mark of the Witch by E.R. Munley

The fires of persecution burn hot tonight in the city of Caer. Since the great rebellion of Myrridia fifty years ago, the Dread King Georg VII has ruled the country of Briganta with an iron fist. A religious zealot and follower of Malleus, the King has decreed that a new wave of inquisitions must begin. He created the Hex Breakers, an elite division of witch hunters to root out the plague of magic in his lands. Kate Morgan has tried to remain under the radar since her mother’s arrest and execution. By day she works at the Caer Chronicle, and by night she runs an informational blog for the Red Dragon Movement, an organization working to take down the Dread King’s regime. She keeps her nose down and trusts no one with the truth. When a powerful explosion rocks the Chronicle, Kate finds her world turned upside down. Though her boss is arrested for the incident, she finds herself at the center of the magical world that she thought she had left behind. With the help of her new friends and coven, Kate will embark on a journey to power and destiny. Will she be able to master the magic she has long suppressed and save the ones she loves from destruction?


The Shadowbearer's Promise

The Shadowbearer's Promise by Jasmyn Morning

Whispers of unrest echo through the Shadowrealm. As tensions rise and long-buried fears resurface, a mysterious cult emerges from the darkness, vowing to challenge the rule of the Shadowbearer. As the shadows close in, Edan finds his guarded heart unraveling and his growing affection for Ryuji and Micah pulling him deeper into a bond that defies fate. But with betrayal lurking in every corner, love may be the most dangerous promise of all. In this soul-shattering final instalment of the trilogy, the Shadowbearer must decide how much he’s willing to sacrifice, and whether their love is strong enough to survive the chaos.


The Shadowbearer's Burden

The Shadowbearer's Burden by Jasmyn Morning

The High King of Aetheria stands at the crossroads of duty and desire. Bound by his love for the Shadowbearer, he navigates a fragile bond with the man cursed to wield the darkness. But as a Shadow warrior claims his place in their star-crossed union, their hearts wrestle with jealousy and doubt. With his kingdom demanding unwavering strength and the Shadowbearer's burdens growing heavier, the High King must face impossible choices. Can he bridge the growing chasm between love and duty, or will the shadows tear apart everything he's fought to protect? In this gripping sequel, betrayal and passion entwine as the trio discover that the path to peace is paved with sacrifice.


Take Care

Take Care by Monique Fisher

"Take Care" follows Amari Hawkins and Jamila Washington. He's a VP of Programming for a popular streaming service and she's an aspiring actress/cabaret performer. The last thing he wants is any sort of attachments and all she wants is a place to stay. All that changes from the moment they meet. It's a rom-com about letting go of past hurt with lots of high heat!!


The World Within

The World Within by Dani Finn

Lila’s life is almost perfect. She’s finally opened her luxury sex shop and wellness center in a rehabilitated ancient temple. The painted faces are lining up to buy the new alchemical vibrators and unwind in the spa and baths. And she gets to work with her two best friends every day. So why is there an empty place in her chest? Enter Avisse, the delivery woman, a single mom with a quick smile and eyes that flash from hard to soft in an instant. There’s a spark, and a kiss, and a promise of dinner next time Avisse is in town. Until then, Lila’s got her hands full with the shop, not to mention the mystic portal she’s discovered in the temple basement. What lies beyond will turn their lives—and the World Within—inside out. This steamy sapphic fantasy romance stars a transfeminine heroine and includes meditation magic, alchemical trans healthcare, and family lost & found. The World Within is intended for an adult audience. Content warnings include explicit, consensual sex scenes, societal transphobia, and child peril. It’s set in the Weirdwater universe and includes some characters from The Living Waters and Unpainted but is meant as a standalone.


Where There Is Smoke, There Is Fire

Where There Is Smoke, There Is Fire by Monique Fisher

When Aaron "Smoke" Tompkins and Kara Matthews first meet sparks fly, but Kara isn’t looking for love having just ended things with her boyfriend. Aaron isn’t willing to give up, and their occasional casual hook-up quickly evolves. After a grave mistake that almost ends their relationship, he decides to fight for Kara. There’s no way he’s walking away now. Aaron may not be the type of man Kara saw herself falling in love with—a tattooed, strong silent type who’s rough around the edges--but he proves himself to be the type of man she needs. Their steadfast commitment to each other gets them through life’s rough patches and takes them on a journey they never expected… Where There is Smoke, There is Fire is a Black, contemporary take on the epic love story. Aaron and Kara’s journey is what happens after the “Happily Ever After.”


This Christmas

This Christmas by Monique Fisher

THIS CHRISTMAS is about two former high school friends, Crispin Thomas and Sierra Williams who have been estranged for nine years. After being reunited due to Crispin—once again—needing Sierra's help, they work together in order to make sure the desserts for the Thomas' holiday gathering are ready and in the process, old wounds are healed and new love blossoms. This second chance romance features forced proximity, opposites attract, and of course an HEA.


First Meetings

First Meetings by Joyce Reynolds-Ward

What happens during first meetings resonates throughout the years... 2029... Thirty years before the opening of THE MARTINIERE LEGACY, rodeo princess Ruby Barkley and saddle bronc rider Gabe Ramirez meet... and find each other interesting, with a mutual interest in agricultural technology. Short story prequel with lots of horses in the science fiction.


Shadow Sword

Shadow Sword by Kaila Desjardins

Defending those they swore to protect might cost more than they bargained for. Sellsword Morrígan wants nothing more than to defend innocent people. So when Dàibhid, the king of Cunlaran, offers her and her friends the opportunity, she can hardly say no. But working for Dàibhid could expose her secret—she’s not only a princess but Dàibhid’s childhood ex-best friend. If he ever realizes who he has in his castle, Morrígan’s life will come crashing down. The problem is, it’s more difficult keeping her distance than it should be. Dàibhid is desperate to protect his subjects against an invading enemy intent on stealing his throne. Cautious with lives and hoping to avoid war, Dàibhid hires sellswords to gather information undercover. But when the mission goes sideways and people get hurt, Dàibhid’s fear of failing his subjects worsens. The only effective balm seems to be spending time with one of his new hires . . . As the pair grows closer, enemy attacks turn deadlier and the team’s mission becomes paramount. With secrets and lives on the line, Morrígan and Dàibhid must ask themselves what they’re willing to risk before everything they’ve worked for is lost.


The Divines

The Divines by Eden Sandoval

A Life of War. A Diminishing Dream of Escape. The Power to Change Everything. Terah Alexander has been a soldier her entire life. From the moment she was old enough to walk and wield weapons, she’s fought and killed Demons for the Light Guardian side. But at the age of eighteen, she’s finally grown tired of being a frontline soldier in this endless civil war. In pursuit of freedom, Terah leaves her old life behind to attend Divine Academy—a college for those like her with powers bestowed by the gods centuries before. Notoriously neutral, the Academy’s grounds have never been breached by war. Instead, Divines of all factions coexist peacefully, learning and living together. Without the fighting, Terah no longer has a reason to suppress her emotions or ignore the toll that isolation took on her throughout her life as she was shunned for her unique and mysterious transformation. With the help of her new friend Gabriel and childhood friend Matt, Terah can finally begin to confront her fear of vulnerability and work through trauma to find herself, friendship, and perhaps even love. But as the semester progresses, the raging civil war begins creeping onto Academy grounds. Terah must decide whether this new, softer version of herself can survive, or whether she must revert to her old ways to protect all those she’s come to care about. *The Divines is a New Adult Contemporary Fantasy with Romance and is Book 1 in The Divine War Trilogy. Each book has a different protagonist but has significant character crossover. See author website (EDENSANDOVAL.COM) for trigger warnings, content warnings, and tropes.


The Blacksmith's Boy

The Blacksmith's Boy by Bruce Buchanan

Bok Omat thought his place in the Kingdom of Imarina was settled. The 19-year-old served as his rural community’s healer and helped in his family’s blacksmith’s shop. It was an unremarkable life in Imarina’s peasant class, but as long as his parents, sister, and young nephew were safe, a fine one under the protection of the Inishari royal family. But when an ancient spell threatens Bok’s family and the safety of the entire kingdom, he answers an unlikely summons from Princess Isabella to join her in protecting all they cherish. Despite their vastly different pasts, Bok and Isabella become close friends as they race to counter this deadly incantation and the mysterious mastermind behind it. Bok learns secrets that force him to reconsider all he has ever known about the world and his place in it. But will this knowledge come at the price of his life, Imarina’s freedom, or even his burgeoning friendship with Isabella?


Magica Riot

Magica Riot by Kara Buchanan

The last night of Claire Ryland's old life in the closet was pretty normal, aside from the alley fight with interdimensional monsters. Fortunately, the drummer of her favorite local band transformed into a magical girl and saved her. Then Claire became a magical girl as well. Things got a little complicated after that. Now Claire is juggling two new living as a girl and as a member of Portland's super-secret supernatural defense squad, the hard-rocking magical girls known as ... Magica Riot! The story of a young transgender woman who's discovering herself at the same time she's learning how to be a magical girl, Magica Riot is an action-filled musical adventure inspired by classic magical girl anime, tokusatsu shows, and the vibe of the American Pacific Northwest. Featuring a cast of LGBTQ+ magical girls, mysterious monsters, and villains that are more than they appear to be, Magica Riot shows that finding your true self is the first step toward saving the world. The debut work in the Maidensong Magica universe of magical girl stories!


Space Ants: Never Say Die

Space Ants: Never Say Die by Eric Kay

Survival amidst the rings of a gas giant means that life must adapt or die. Luckily, Space Ants never say die!Space Never Say Die is a collection of serialized short stories following one colony. Each segment zooms in on a single ant from different castes—from tireless handmaidens and brave scouts to valiant soldiers and the indomitable queen mother—as they explore, extract, expand, and sometimes exterminate the deadly threats lurking in the gas giant's ring system. Join the ants as they navigate the perils of deep impacts, dehydration, and the constant threat of rival colonies. Witness their rise from the brink of extinction to becoming a dominant force in their orbit. Space Never Say Die is a sci-fi adventure like nothing you've read before.


Errant Wings

Errant Wings by S. Jean

Wings aren't supposed to be this much trouble... On their sixteenth birthday, foundlings grow wings—either angel wings or devil wings—and their value to the city depends on which one. To Asher, devil wings mean the freedom to do what he pleases: using the city as a canvas for his graffiti art; being with his loving, devil-winged boyfriend; riding the dark, glittering streets without a care in the world. But when his wings finally sprout, already three years late, they’re angel wings. Now, the city expects his obedience. His freedom. His everything. Bowing to the system and being a proper angel wing is the last thing Asher wants, except now with every plan he’s ever made in pieces, he doesn’t know what to do or where he belongs. He’d rather burn it all to the ground, but that’s not an option… Or is it?


Eight Arms to Hold Me

Eight Arms to Hold Me by Joshua Mertz

Eight Arms To Hold Me is an alien invasion tale with epic battles, a dash of romance, intrigue, laughs, and a fascinating and endearing octopus hero. It blends actual science in the science fiction with the old school thrill of ray gun wielding space crabs. A rollicking adventure.


The Inn Between

The Inn Between by Wendra Colleen

Teenagers J.T. and Sylvia have no memory of dying, only how much they hate each other. Trapped at The Inn Between, a B&B of the afterlife, they have nine days to discover how they died. If they solve the mystery, they can choose to evolve; if they don’t, they will be reborn with their memories wiped, destined to die young again. In the realm of the living, Dr. Jillian Flaggerty, a young, newly minted parapsychologist, suppresses her childhood ability to rescue earthbound ghosts. She wants to avoid another trip to an institution and succeed in her first job. On a ghostly visit to Earth, J.T. realizes that only Jillian can see and hear him and begs for her help. Jillian denies J.T.’s existence until she uncovers a personal connection to the teen ghosts. Then Jillian has to choose between saving souls or her sanity as time winds down for J.T. and Sylvia to reconcile their differences, face the truth of their deaths, and avoid being reborn. If you’re looking for an escape like Cemetery Boys, Neverworld Wake, and The Girl Who Ignored Ghosts with a dash of The Good Place, don’t wait to read this high-stakes supernatural novel.


Tall People

Tall People by Evan Witmer

Seiryu Tokinage is a two-hundred-foot-tall lizard living in Brooklyn. He is part of a community of “Tall people,” giants resembling animals trying their best to mesh into human society. Seiryu works as a one-man police unit protecting New York City from alien attacks. He feels unappreciated by the people he saves and has developed gripes with the people closest to him. Seiryu is jealous of his roommate Junior, a Tall bonobo, who New York adores because of his job as a window washer. His best friend, Sook, a giant fish-frog, has become an intolerant drunk. Chloe, his Cloverfield-esque girlfriend, is often too awkward and shy to interest him. Seiryu decides to leave town before his bitterness turns him into a kaiju—a rogue Tall man who destroys cities and eats humans. “While other writers reduce us to mere natural catastrophes, Evan finally grants us the dignity and agency we’ve long been denied.” —Godzilla “I never thought I’d see the day we got a giant monster story without some half-baked human drama shoehorned in. Give the giant monsters the problems, the feelings, and the emotional victories—finally, someone gets it.” —King Kong “A sweet, charming story that’s basically made to be read with your feet up on a beach chair... if you have those.” —The Blob


Iara's Crossing

Iara's Crossing by Diana L. Pomeroy

First published in March 2022 via Barnes and Noble, Lulu Press and Ko-fi, Iara’s Crossing is a riveting tale about a feathered dinosaur discovering herself, her purpose, and the power of love as she crosses an entire continent to stop invasive tyrants from destroying the hub of her kind. Action-adventure, high fantasy, and dinosaur paleontology converge in this one-of-a-kind story that will leave you wanting to know more until the very end.


Body Rocker Jaz (Earth Scout, #2)

Body Rocker Jaz (Earth Scout, #2) by Matthew Thompson

The war on Spectra rages on, and the heat is rising – both on Earth and in Cyan-Amber’s life. Still inhabiting Jaz’s body, she’s rocking Camden’s pubs with Scouts, but when a beloved companion goes missing, her grief threatens the band’s future. Chas pushes for a record deal, Kel battles virtual foes, and Todd’s misguided attempts to shed his posh image create more problems than solutions. But Jaz’s biggest challenge arrives in the form of an emissary from Spectra – sent to bring Cyan-Amber home to face the consequences of her desertion. Will Scouts rise to fame or fall apart under the pressure of two worlds colliding? In the end, the band’s greatest battle may not be for the stage but for their very survival.


Reflections of Lilje Damselfly

Reflections of Lilje Damselfly by Natalie Kelda

When a mysterious ailment refuses to leave water nymph Lilje, her father sends her to a human spa retreat. Lilje quickly discovers she has a lot to learn about human nature and culture when she accidentally scandalises the Edwardian spa guests by showing up undressed. In hope of relieving her chronic pain and fatigue, she tries her best to fit in and silence her ability to speak with the elements, plants, and animals around her. But when the secret of her heritage is revealed and Lilje falls in love with a human, she faces a difficult choice. Give up everything she thought she was, or live forever in pain and regret of what could have been. Reflections of Lilje Damselfly is a short standalone novel set in a magical version of early 20th century England.


Blood Ties: A Collection of Three Covenant of Blood Shorts

Blood Ties: A Collection of Three Covenant of Blood Shorts by J.S. Living

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Liz is trapped in a mind prison. Dmitri wants to marry the girl of his dreams. Angelo wants to keep his research from being destroyed. Blood Ties is a companion collection to The Covenant of Blood, and answers questions like how Liz came to exist in Elizabeth Bathory Tepes's subconscious; how Dmitri became the PI; and why Angelo agreed to a marriage he didn't want. If you loved The Covenant of Blood, this short story collection will be a perfect addition to your library.


The Covenant of Blood

The Covenant of Blood by J.S. Living

What would you do if someone granted your deepest desire for one tiny favor? What would you give up to gain your freedom? And, if it came down to it, who would you save: yourself, or a loved one? Elizabeth Bathory-Tepes wants to find the mother that abandoned her. She wants to find her father's soul. And she wants to know why she blackouts from time to time. But getting what you want comes at a cost. And, sometimes, the cost of blood is too high.


Sapphire

Sapphire by Sage T. Greene

As an Etheri, Mari lacks physical strength and mana control. She feels destined to play the supporting role for her partner Rhu (a natural talent and future Lord of Newhaven) and her cousin Junie (the confident and beautiful one). But when Mari learns that Junie is a member of the Blaze—a mysterious criminal organization—she isn’t sure what to think. Mari starts learning about the Blaze and finds herself embroiled in their misadventures. By the time Junie’s identity is leaked to the Etheri villages and the Blaze comes under attack, Mari is no longer convinced that she can pick a side, but failing to do so begins to endanger not just herself, but the people she loves. Mari must choose where her loyalties lie: with her village, with her friends, or with herself. From author Sage T. Greene, ETHERI is an earnest, often-humorous quest for self-determination. Fans of reluctant protagonists and character-driven narratives will enjoy this series.


Her Shadowed Destiny

Her Shadowed Destiny by Rowena Aiello

Her best friend is missing.


Among Wildflowers and Starlight Powers

Among Wildflowers and Starlight Powers by Cait Mann

A romantic young witch. An enigmatic lover. An opportunity of a lifetime…left in the hands of a hopeful and nervous wreck. Violet didn't set out to meet anyone. It wasn't even on her list of things to do that day. All she wanted was to find her mom, and get permission to attend the Priestess's Birthday Ball. Then she runs into a beautiful stranger whose mysterious smile captivates her…at the same time that the Priestess herself. tasks Violet with putting together yet another Grand Ball, this time in Violet's hometown. As challenge after challenge mounts in front of her, Violet is left having to decide if she's capable of pulling this off after all…and if walking away is worth doing, even if it means both her beautiful stranger, and the Priestess, end up disappointed.


The Luck of Elfbones

The Luck of Elfbones by S R Button

When Elfbones receives an invitation to the royal ball, he thinks he's hit the jackpot. But what begins as a night of enchantment quickly spirals into chaos as he finds himself on the run from the king's royal guard. With danger lurking in every shadow, Elfbones navigates a wild world filled with bizarre creatures, eccentric strangers, and absurd modes of transport, all while racing to find his way home. Just when he thinks he’s alone in his plight, he crosses paths with Soli, a determined young cadet, and Constance, an unusual individual who may hold a secret that could unravel reality itself. Together, they embark on a whirlwind adventure that challenges their courage, tests their wits, and reveals unexpected twists of fate. Packed with original characters, unpredictable plot twists, and a vibrant fantasy landscape, The Luck of Elfbones is a delightful escape for readers seeking a fresh take on the genre. With a pace that keeps you turning pages and an ending you won’t see coming, this is a story that promises to leave you eager for more. Dive into a world where nothing is as it seems, and prepare for a journey that defies the ordinary! Join Elfbones, Soli and Constance in this first instalment of an unforgettable trilogy—where the only certainty is that adventure awaits!


Alive

Alive by Sage T. Greene

It’s been seven years, and Mari has cut all ties with the Blaze. Even so, she just can’t manage to avoid their destruction; the Blaze is more powerful than ever. Leon took the power of the Attuned, and now Rhu is vulnerable. The villages are under constant threat of Blaze attack, and Valis might have been taken over completely. Mari has taken great pains to keep the Blaze out of Newhaven, but now there’s another threat: the Etheri villages themselves. Battle is looming on the horizon, and the Blaze is to blame. There will be a final showdown—but who will make it out alive? From author Sage T. Greene, ETHERI is an earnest, often-humorous quest for self-determination. Fans of reluctant protagonists and character-driven narratives will enjoy this series.


Etheri

Etheri by Sage T. Greene

As an Etheri, Mari lacks physical strength and mana control. She feels destined to play the supporting role for her partner Rhu (a natural talent and future Lord of Newhaven) and her cousin Junie (the confident and beautiful one). But when Mari learns that Junie is a member of the Blaze—a mysterious criminal organization—she isn’t sure how to move forward. Mari finds herself learning about the Blaze and gets embroiled in their misadventures. By the time Junie’s identity is leaked to the Etheri villages and the Blaze comes under attack, Mari is no longer convinced that she can pick a side, but failing to do so begins to endanger not just herself, but the people she loves. Mari must choose where her loyalties lie: with her village, with her friends, or with herself.


The Acros Raiders: Down in Flames

The Acros Raiders: Down in Flames by Sara Tunder

The rebellion weakens. Threat still looms. Will the Acros Raiders survive or go down in flames? With the traitor’s reveal, the Acros Raiders seem to be at peace. Despite that, Scotty Sedgewig is haunted by paranoia, expecting her teammates to turn at any moment. The airships that devastated part of Ghent’s capital in an explosion of steam return, and the Raiders need to figure out how to stop them. Masks of lies lift and loyalties are tested. Deception is around every corner, nothing being as it seems. The clock is ticking and the Raiders must put an end to the airships’ fury or risk the rebellion going down in flames. Book 2 in Sara Tunder’s fantasy-adventure trilogy, Down in Flames, brings readers back to the land of Harkive with new steampunk technology, colorful fantasy settings, and shocking twists. Explore the lands with Scotty and the Acros Raiders as they continue their mission to take down High Priestess Tapscott and her Castist Regime.


Tales of Piecora - The Emerald Cave

Tales of Piecora - The Emerald Cave by Jason Behnke

Serpendis Endium, Master Merchant of Kannoniah and sole survivor of a disastrous trip across the unmappable Wildlands visiting the Banwar east of Sienja, only wished to return home to his warm bed, but not until he found something – anything – valuable to at least justify this whole hell-rotten adventure besides his own soiled robes. But here in the chaotic Wildlands, his only chance of survival depended on his newly acquired Sienjan Guide, Piecora Tiorold, whom he despised despite her expertise in navigating the Wildlands better than anyone else in the world. Things were going smoothly until the old, wealthy curmudgeon wandered into a forbidden cave and discovered the cursed emeralds, waylaying their journey into a hair-raising, reality-hopping, high-stakes adventure that neither of them asked for. But through grim determination, self-discovery, and the bonds of friendship old and new, they and others they meet along the way learn that the only way home is through a bargain with the Aeonwyrm of Kiahalla to save the Undying Lands of the Eldar from a powerful sorceress who has found the secret of intentional navigation between the planes of reality, threatening the very existence of humankind.


Graceless

Graceless by Ruby Landers

Savannah Grace is on top of the world. She's back to selling out stadium tours and winning Grammys, and she's just arrived home from her honeymoon after marrying the love of her life... nothing could burst this bubble. Except, of course, her estranged family. When her younger sister Cassidy shows up on her doorstep, in need of help and thoroughly - inexplicably - pissed off, the whole household gets turned on its end. Where did she spring from and why the heck is she so damn mad? Savannah's nanny Lane has grown all the way up, from a cute punk kid to a classic handsome heartbreaker, a long trail of short flings in their wake. They don't have a second to waste on Cassidy, after all she's rude, ignorant, hot-tempered and kind of a brat. It's just... does their boss's little sister have to be so hot? Of course things could always get worse. Cassidy has one plan and one plan only: for her sister to turn her into a star. Book Two of the Grace Notes Trilogy: an enemies-to-lovers, contemporary sapphic romance.


Dance of Demons

Dance of Demons by Alyssa Lauseng

Slave. Soldier. Spy. Daisuke’s heart has always wandered far from home, hoping for a life beyond what he’d have as a Northern Nomad raised in slavery. One evening, when he learns the Giahatio’s imperial military has arrived in search of recruits, he seizes his chance to flee Okara’s plantations and start anew. However, becoming a footsoldier isn’t the easy escape he expected, and he soon finds himself struggling for a place within the infantry and Giahatian society. Obito knows he should be grateful for the opportunity to serve as one of the Empire’s elite intelligence operatives, the onmitsu—it’s one of few he’ll ever have in life, and the highest possible honor for a nobleman’s youngest son. But with demons of anger and shame haunting him as he tries to pick up the pieces in the aftermath of a scandal, any pride to take in rank or family name is entirely hollow. When an act of mercy is born from a senseless murder, the already unlikely friendship between Daisuke and Obito takes an unexpected turn. Not only are they now partnered together as onmitsu, but dark politics are on the rise, leading them toward an ancient, furious magic.


King of the Dead: A zombie romance

King of the Dead: A zombie romance by Ryana Hunter

Almost a decade after the fall of man, the undead rule the world, and somehow Renee is still alive. Only a teenager when the apocalypse started, she watched everyone around her die. What she doesn’t realize to the king of the dead is she’s a ghost from the past. So, when his horde takes the city and he sees her, Zane doesn’t hesitate to seek her out. Without knowing it, she is the reason he became the monster he is. Given a second chance, he makes her his own. He’s devastated when she doesn’t remember him, but he can’t let her go, not this time. Zane will stop at nothing to make her his queen. She had given up when Zane found her, but she’s furious he forced her to become his prisoner. When Renee learns the key that might save humanity and destroy the zombies, it breathes a new purpose into her existence. However, to understand the secrets of the king of the dead, she has to get close to him. They discover they are bound by more than circumstance, that life and death may not be what they believe, and they can be reborn through love. Together they can create the Kingdom of the Dead.


"Null (Void)"

"Null (Void)" by MultiMind

A chef, a choir boy and a newly minted office grunt are ripped away from their everyday lives and landed on a deserted island. They do not know each other or where they are. Nor why they hear a large computer voice that informs them “The world that you know is not available right now. Rebooting world now.” All they know is that nothing is as it seems and everything keeps changing. Available free on the Nightlight Podcast


In Search of Amika

In Search of Amika by MultiMind

Nothing is going right for Keyona. Hapless and jobless with a fresh college degree, all Keyona wants is to find decent work. One night, something pulls Keyona through her bed and brings her to the distant lands of Rulo, thrown into the sandy pit of her summoner, Ipkuni. Ipkuni is desperate to find their long-lost friend, Amika. One way or another, Ipkuni is determined to find her. Though bemused to receive Keyona instead, a thought struck Ipkuni - perhaps Keyona could be of some good use. She had to arrive for a reason.


Dreamer

Dreamer by MultiMind

Vera has unusual dreams - anything she dreams comes alive. Dream Traveling, her family calls it. Doing it all her life, Dream Traveling doesn't affect Vera as much as it used to. She has her rules and her methods - as long as she follows them, all is fine. Until she sees something she discovered she couldn't handle. Now, her dreams are plagued by The Hunter, a deadly character that wants nothing more than to haunt her mind and leave behind a bloody spree. Vera must find a way to get The Hunter out of her head before he makes sure she never wakes up again. So much for "sweet dreams".


Terraform Charlie

Terraform Charlie by Edge O. Erin

Humans are destroying the Earth and need a new home. After years of work and fighting those determined to stop him, terraforming scientist Charlie Kehler and his dedicated team have the solution-sowing life in the primordial soup of Nova Terra. A planet in the Alpha Centauri star system, Nova Terra is the destination for Shia and her fellow colonists and home to the indigenous Manots. How do two peoples with a common ancestor react when they meet? When Charlie seeded life on Nova Terra thousands of years previously, he feared things could go monstrously wrong. As the lives of the two races collide, will they choose war... or peace? Was Charlie right?


Legacy of Seconds

Legacy of Seconds by Edge O. Erin

"Crux of a whipscrew!" A chip of red coral found a gap between Claire's shield and work-shirt, and it stung like a bee. But that discomfort paled in comparison to the invisible sliver that steadily wormed its way into her mind. Her very own family and the Ghan elite were using her dearly departed sister as a vehicle to achieve global rule and facilitate a colonisation mission to a distant world. It pained her even more than her prosthesis. That her sister Mariot might still be alive fuelled her desire to use her affiliation with a resistance movement as a vehicle to redeem - if not rescue - her and bring down the reigning plutocracy. But the Ghans' and Graces' power, combined with the vicious clone Riot they animated, and some of the inhuman men they lorded over, represented a force that might only, at best, be circumvented.


Time Sneak: Emergence

Time Sneak: Emergence by Edge O. Erin

Brain trauma has rendered 21-year-old Emily colorblind, but the ability to see far more colors than the average person is hard-wired in her brain. Now, as a test subject with CuraeCare, Emily is working with InView, a platform that could save lives and possibly restore her ocular gift. But the past, both her own and that of nuclear Russia, has leveraged InView to claim lives and gain an otherworldly foothold on Earth. With a murderer on her trail and a demonically possessed CuraeCare executive penetrating her mind, Emily is in danger. As evil closes in, her best friend Holton, and a heroic indigenous shaman, put up the fight of their lives to save her.


Serendipity: The Quantum Realm Book #3

Serendipity: The Quantum Realm Book #3 by Robert P. Edwards

Divided but still connected, humanity has made the leap into space. Can those humans that have evolved ever return to reclaim the Earth?


Inheritance: The Quantum Realm Book #2

Inheritance: The Quantum Realm Book #2 by Robert P. Edwards

At the dawn of the 22nd Century, humankind stands on the brink of extinction or radical evolution. The Northern Alliance is at war on multiple fronts. Young bio-engineered soldiers called Readers are used to locate and destroy the last of the Quants. However, the elite Scania Quants, led by the merciless Tyr, are poised to strike back. Mackenzie and Chris are making plans to migrate to the moon. Like many, they look to the stars as an escape from a world irrevocably damaged by climate change and war. However, an unexpected event sends Chris on a desperate mission to save Antarctica from a tipping point that will have global consequences.

 Kazumi is now the CEO of Mashimoto. His innovations have kept Greater China at the forefront of AI and quantum technology, and an all-too-human Quant variant is rolling off the production line. Sophie leads a relatively normal life as an academic in climate science—normal, except for Scania mind-reading sessions for the Northern Alliance and her violent lucid dreams in The Quantum Realm. Along with Francois and Nicky, who are at the forefront of humanitarian efforts in South America, they are Global Village—connected, well-funded and well-meaning individuals who continue to make a difference in a world that appears to be wired to self-destruct.


The Kiss of Death

The Kiss of Death by Shanen Ricci

It was hate at first sight from the day I met her. Now she is enrolled at Pantheon, the world's most elitist university, and my playground. With one keystroke, I can discover everyone's secrets except for hers. I won’t stop until I dissect her soul. A tormented psycho. A genius hacker. A freak. That’s what they call me. A good church girl. A sweet violinist. A pretty doll. That’s what she has all of them believing. The violin student of my deceased mother thinks she can save my soul, but I’ll take everything from her. She made me feel powerless. Her melody cursed me. I won’t stop until it’s checkmate. Welcome to Pantheon, Dalia Mercier; you seek to honor the promise you made to your mother, but it’s just another golden cage – where you’ll be all mine.


Bonds of Blood & Silver

Bonds of Blood & Silver by Sandy Butchers

The Gods are Dead. All of them but Skjall. Haunted by dark magic, poor choices, and a lifetime of bad luck, Skjall spends his days hiding from heathens who wish to complete the deicide he survived centuries ago. When an ambush set by a member of the royal court reveals his identity, he finds himself thrown down a rabbit hole of kill-or-be-killed decisions. Without the vigilance of the gods, two remaining kings harvest their people in pursuit of immortality, and a twisted wish to ascend the divine throne. However, being the only deity left alive, Skjall’s blood is the key to said throne, and he stands powerless as divinity balances on the brink of extinction. With the war between the mad monarchs reaching a boiling point, the victims of their power struggle pile up. Skjall’s desperation leads him to a group of local, shape-shifting warriors and witches. But with the arrival of alchemically enhanced monster-soldiers, he finds himself on the losing end. Skjall must do everything he can to keep his blood from enemy hands, lest they use it to bend him to their will, reshaping the world into a breeding ground for monsters and false gods.


Journey Home

Journey Home by May Barros

Amara e Luiza are two witches in a queerplatonic relationship. When Luiza decides to embark on a journey throught the galaxy in search for the lost fortress of Laura, the Dragon Queen, she ends up finding more than she bargained for, while Amara follows her footsteps hoping it’s not too late.


Aura: The Celestial Keys

Aura: The Celestial Keys by Simoriah Graham

When Elia feels magic emanating from the Hell Gate bridge, she knows He found her. After sixteen years of searching, King Soren’s men have crossed over the stars and found her in a world that once offered sanctuary, all for a power she does not have. The night Knoxx follows her to a harrowing scene inside the safehouse walls, she realizes he is not the enemy she fears, but a lethal ally against their common adversary. One who has a tendency to push her beyond her limits, forcing her to face truths she’d rather not see and find a light buried within. As more otherworldly beasts cross from Elyseum into Queens, Elia discovers she isn’t the only thing the King is hunting for in this world. And it isn’t just revenge that hangs in the balance, but the fate of a realm.


More to Love

More to Love by Georgina Kiersten

An Unexpected Love For Jamir Cunnigham, a relationship is the last thing on his mind. After inheriting his grandparent’s bookstore, Jamir has been completely focused on running the business. And if he’s lonely, that was between him and the books. Yet, from the moment Emmy Park walked into his life, Jamir was immediately captivated by the plus-size Korean. A Fresh Start After his recent divorce, former Olympic Wrestler Emerson “Emmy” Park moved to Texas to get a fresh start. After taking a job as an assistant wrestling coach at a nearby university, he stumbles across Jamir’s bookstore. Emmy is instantly attracted to Jamir. Unfortunately, he is big and burly with a resting bitch face and thinks he has zero chance with the gorgeous Black man. However, when a sudden encounter shows them how good they can be together. Is the simmering attraction between them enough for them to see past their differences and finally give in to their desires? More To Love is a short and sweet m/m romance book featuring bookstores, coffee shops, plus-size main characters, bisexual couples, sapphic side characters, autumn feels, and Black/Asian romances.


The Vault

The Vault by Cara Nox

No hidden maps. No secret words written among the dotted specks of white. His fingers itched to touch the paint and peel it away to whatever lie beneath—to whatever felt both so horribly familiar yet strange. With about half the keys in Noa’s possession and a horrible discovery that several members of a project to emulate lost magic through a device, it’s looking far more likely that this mission to find the Vault isn’t as much of a fabled fool’s errand as she originally thought. Every piece is seemingly falling into place, heralding the coming of the dark with the light of magic dwindling to sparks. As Noa’s priorities shift with the newly-planted thought that she’s the one chosen to see this task through after the loss of her would-be-Seer and surrogate father, Lazarus, she decides that it might be better to distance herself from that growing bond she’s found comfort in with Glacier. After all, his place is with his kingdom, and once they reach the end—whatever their fates might be—there won’t be any place for a group of killers and thieves in his life. However, Noa doesn’t realize that the other half of her quest’s fated set might actually be standing next to her. Glacier is starting to unravel, thanks to that echo of power rippling along the surface of his soul. Power that he’s not willing to accept, let alone acknowledge, with the crushing weight of what might be awaiting him back in Amarais. Being Miraltan is one thing, but a powerful Seer—a Mage—is another. And with one daemon-summoning adversary recognizing that potential, it’s only a matter of time before he’s hunted for his magic instead of just his blood.


Wild Skies

Wild Skies by K.E.Andrews

I’ll trade ya a story for a drink. It’s a story about a handsome son of a gun and his trusty dragon, Bean, on the hunt for the notorious train robber, Talon. In a land shaped by dragons, magic, and bullets, Dale Hartwell is just trying to make a living hunting down bandits and bounties while searching for his kidnapped parents. When the hunt for Talon takes him to the Melted Lands, Dale finds that he’s bitten off more than he can chew. He comes face to face with ancient dragons, old magic, and a new lead on his missing family. If he fails this job, not only will he lose his chance to find his parents, he might lose his life. In a showdown with a common enemy, unlikely allies will have to take to the skies, fighting tooth and talon for their lives and the future of the Melted Lands.


Fall Into You

Fall Into You by Georgina Kiersten

It’s Autumn. Is there a better time to fall in love? Imari Haines has had it with the gossip. The whole town is acting like she’s their very own Runaway Bride. A plus-size, black version of Julia Roberts that left a perfectly nice boy at the altar. Her family is no exception. Her mother won’t stop making passive-aggressive comments. Exhausted by this charged atmosphere, a boss that doesn’t appreciate her, and the never-ending town rumors, Imari makes a bold decision. Come autumn, she moves to Appeley (a small town in Hill Country) and never looks back. In Appeley, for the first time ever, Imari feels welcome, happy, and unapologetically herself. She tries new things, makes brand-new friends and, while attending the fall apple festival, she accidentally bumps into a very familiar face… Cassidy Martinez was her childhood best friend and partner in crime. Now, she has grown into a stunning, confident woman, and Imari can’t help noticing. Should she take a risk? Can the two of them pick up where they left off, or is being friends not going to be enough this time around? An F/F Black BBW Sapphic Romance featuring plus-size main characters, a small town, autumn themes, butches and studs, motorcycle rides, coffeeshops, childhood friends-to-lovers romance, and tons of found family feels.


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