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Unholy With Eyes Like Wolves by Morgan Dante

Noémie, a dishonored and widowed noblewoman in early 17th century Hungary, finds herself in an unenviable position: After grievous trauma and loss, her last chance to regain her honor comes when she must serve as Lady Erzsébet Báthory’s handmaiden. Báthory is stoic and imperious, and as Noémie struggles to acclimate and accept her present and future, she begins to have dreams about a mysterious woman. Worse, there are stories of disappearance and deaths in the castle, and Noémie might be next.

Whispers of Apple Blossoms by Brett Mitchell Kent

A love story spanning decades. A Lonely widow mourning her husband and daughter. A tail of missing people all leading to one unpredictable source. Edna Mann, a lonely widow longing for the family she's lost, finds companionship in an unlikely source when her late husband begins communicating with her through her houseplant. As those around her begin to disappear, Edna must confront the reality that something mich worse may be at play...and has been for longer than she could have ever expected. An atmospheric and hainting tale of love, heartache, fear and obsession. The warped reality of an elderly woman filled with regret interlaces with the story of the past she desperately longs to relive. Whispers of Apple Blossoms is as romantic as it is heartbreakingly sinister and, as each petal falls, pulls you further into the darkness and toward the unforgettable finale.

Mother of Pearl: A Sapphic Sugar Baby Romance by A.A. Fairview

The summer has never been so sweet. Lydia hadn’t planned to spend the summer poolside. She was supposed to get an internship in the city and spend nights with her girlfriend. Instead she’s single and making minimum wage as a country club lifeguard. Chlorine might dry out her scales, but it’s not all bad. At least she can flirt on company time. Stephanie is a bombshell mom with a fortune five-hundred job but without a wedding ring. She might have baggage, but it’s designer–and she’s happy to share the wealth with Lydia in exchange for some lessons in fishfolk biology. Lydia isn’t sure she’s ready to navigate exes, kids, or even a proper relationship. But summers never last forever. Will this situationship be any different?

Stitching Palms by B.L. Brown

Greed is a curse. Diego Gregorio de Bimini needs a vacation. After his roommate stirs up trouble with the Enforcers of Witch Law, he leaps at the chance to head down to Key West, lounge in the sun, and cruise the Conch Republic for reliable cell service. When a run-in with a rogue chicken lands him in the care of a handsome pawnbroker, Diego thinks this forced vacation might be just what the witch doctor ordered … until he stumbles upon evidence of an occult artifact housing a curse. The same curse that killed him in the 16th century. Calling on all he knows of the Ways and his own Stitch Witch magick, Diego must race against the clock to spare the mortal world from an ancient threat. Return to the World of C.R.O.W. with Stitching Palms, an M/M Paranormal Romance.

Faun Over Me by B.L. Brown

Welcome to Camp Cryptid As the new Assistant Director of Elkwater Music Camp, Avery Payne has sixteen weeks between her and her Carnegie Mellon dream. Sixteen weeks working at the only human-inhuman band camp in the nation. Just enough time to have her world turned upside down by a curly-haired faun. Cricket is ready to fight for her woodland home against the Georgia Men who would buy it out from under her. In search of her cousin—the only faun to have integrated with the broader human world—Cricket finds herself stranded at Elkwater Music Camp. The roads are closed, her cousin is gone, and the red-headed Assistant Director can’t seem to leave her alone. When a mysterious and violent monster threatens the camp, Cricket and Avery band together, discovering the truth behind the land grabs in Green Bank and their undeniable attraction to each other. Faun Over Me is book one in the Camp Cryptid series. Each book will take place in and around Elkwater Music Camp and feature different relationships among the staff of the camp and the surrounding hills.

The Fragile by Mitra De Souza

Seventeen-year-old Maya is a Fragile. She’s spent the last decade locked in a rehabilitation center with other sensitive kids deemed too weak to function in society. Tired of experiencing the pain and emotions of others, she wants nothing more than to be cured of her debilitating empathy. But instead of getting better, she begins to sense the pain of a young girl she has never met. Desperate to escape the pain, she finally learns to empty it. Into other people. When Maya discovers the girl is part of the rehabilitation center founder’s plot to destroy the empathy centers in children’s brains, she knows she must use her newfound power to act. But when fighting back against a man bent on destroying anyone like her threatens the lives of those she loves most, she must decide if the fight is worth the risk. Especially when surviving the procedure might free her from the burden of empathy. Permanently.

Bump in the Night by Lily Mayne, Nik Knight

You never know what’s hiding in your closet...At twenty-six, Ivy has their life figured out. They have a decent paying job at the London office of Somnus Entertainment--the gaming company behind the wildly popular game Black Oasis--a draughty flat they inherited from their wild great aunt, and a few select friends to pass the time. They’re a responsible adult, thank you very much, and while they might get lonely at times, they know better than to put too much stock into that fanciful notion known as love. But when a skeevy encounter during a fun night at the pub devolves into a violent hate crime, their life changes forever. Waking up in a demon dimension, beaten within an inch of their life, is bad enough. But add a snarky, haughty healer with the universe's worst bedside manner, and Ivy knows they’re in for a long, excruciating recovery. Lau the Dreamwraith is prickly, arrogant, and entirely infuriating, but for some strange reason, he seems hellbent on nursing Ivy back to health. Despite Lau’s whinging over their “inferior human qualities,” there is a heat building between them that neither are able to fight. Like a match meeting kerosine, their chemistry ignites, but Ivy’s stay in the demon world is temporary and fire always burns out eventually. Love is a dream, after all; it has no business in nightmares. Right? Join Ivy and Lau as they nurture the sparks between them until they explode into an unexpected passion that crosses dimensions in Bump in the Night, the second book in Knight and Mayne’s co-authored queer, monster romance series, Black Oasis. Bump in the Night is an M/X monster romance full of hurt/comfort, angst, humor, and a sweet, spicy love between a fiery Brit and their arrogant sleep demon. This love story contains explicit content and is not suitable for young readers. Be sure to check the Trigger Warnings at the beginning of the book for more details

The Concealed by SK Horton

Sometimes destiny is written. Hers was concealed. When Cate travels from Oregon to university in England, she expects her gravest dilemma to be finding coffee instead of tea, but she’s got bigger problems—much bigger. At Staton University, nothing is quite what it seems. Even her own identity. Unbeknownst to Cate, a prophecy deems her as destined to defeat a ruthless enemy in a magical land, placing a target squarely on her back. Now, someone on campus is stalking her, and a narrow escape sends her through a mysterious portal, assisted by two irresistible boys. Yet the fantastical new world is even more treacherous with rival kingdoms and imminent war. Falling in love wasn’t part of the plan, but what’s a girl to do? A fresh start was all she wanted—a few new friends in the dorms with a trusty latte in hand—not war, an estranged biological father who is king, or a star-crossed love straight out of Romeo and Juliet (hopefully without the dying part). As the battle looms, Cate must solve the mystery of the prophecy and decide who in her circle is trustworthy before the place she now calls home is destroyed. Don't miss this new Young Adult Romantic Fantasy from debut author SK Horton about first love in a fantastical new world. Featuring swoon-worthy romance, court intrigue, backstabbing villains and so much more, it's perfect for fans of Melissa Albert's The Hazel Wood, Lauren Roberts' Powerless, and lovers of all things romantasy!

A Bone in His Teeth by Kellen Graves

When a fall from the mast leaves Alba Marsh unable to sail, he finally has the chance to run away from his family debts in search of a better life. He hopes to reunite with his mother, Edythe, where they always promised to meet if things went awry, but finding the small, secluded, secretive town of Moon Harbor proves a greater challenge than Alba ever expected. Worse, upon arriving, no one seems to know anyone by the name Edythe Marsh at all. Taking a job as the local lighthouse keeper while waiting for her to come, Alba attempts to find peace in his stolen freedom--but the sea has other plans. First come the shadows, then the voices, then watery trails left on the floor while he sleeps. He's inundated with erotic dreams of sirens calling out to him, and distant singing haunts his waking hours, all while the townspeople claim to hear nothing. After a debtor catches up with him and he's forced to dispose of their body in the harbor, Alba is interrupted by Eridanys, the last merrow of Moon Harbor, who curses him from leaving until he can find out what happened to the other merrow that once filled those waters. Eridanys' demands, both mental and physical, are exhausting and endless--but as their relationship deepens, and Moon Harbor’s long-kept secrets are butterflied open to see, it becomes clear they may both be prey to the town in ways neither of them ever anticipated

Shelter by Steve Rogan

Shelter Dean Golinski’s recently deceased father, Marek, believed ‘they’ would come for everyone at some point in time, so he’d made some very serious preparations, fracturing his family in the process. Marek believed ‘they’ would seize any opportunity to test the mettle of the nation; a chisel strike here, a chisel strike there, and then the final blow to render freedom and liberty to slivers and dust. Being estranged from his sister, Jacqueline, for the most part of fifteen years, Dean couldn’t convince her not to go to the Comerica Park refuge shelter when a coronal mass ejection, 1,000 times larger than the Carrington Event of 1859, was reported to be enroute to Earth. Played down by official sources, Dean was convinced of the event’s anticipated severity after watching a video blog posted by Professor Martin Monroe, a discredited Astrophysicist from Ireland; yet everything he said, Dean found, was corroborated through other reliable sources. It was enough to convince the majority of America’s citizens into an exodus to the many shelters set up around the country. Dean, however, moved swiftly to occupy a location his late father had prepared for whatever flavor the End Times would take. As if ordained by fate, an assassination attempt is made on the POTUS at a Seattle golf club dinner the day before the CME event, and an opportunity is seized to initiate a game-changing strategy across the U.S., and refuge shelters to protect the country’s greatest asset forms a key component of that strategy. Dean soon discovers that the sins of the father are indeed paid by the son, as he finds himself and his sister somehow linked to Russian interference within the U.S. political system, in addition to becoming prime targets in a hunt to keep the country’s over-haul mission on track. Dean’s late father wasn’t crazy at all; he was right!

A Wrecking of Salt and Fire by E.K. Condos

Plagued by fear. Haunted by the sins of her past. Approaching twenty-five, Katrin Drakos should only be concerned with two things—being crowned Queen of Alentus and marrying her Fated, Kohl. For five years, she focused on falling in love, on living, on becoming whole again. For five years, she was able to forget what the vile King Nikolaos of Nexos had done to her. For five years, her nightmares did not return. But then the whispers started. A rumbling of rebellion poised to strike. The King of Nexos had never attacked before. Until now. Until right before the Acknowledgement. So when a notorious pirate captures her, claiming to have saved her from the lies the leaders have woven into history, Katrin must decide if the enemy from her past has really been her ally this whole time. Decide before the world around her crumbles and not only her power, but the power of all the gods, is lost forever. Because sometimes the Fates have other plans.

Whatsoever is Just by Augusta Ren

21-year-old Wes Blake was set to graduate university as the best swordsman in her class, but when her friend and secret lover dies, her world is turned upside down. Now, she must do one last thing for the deceased and get his journal into trusted hands. But when your government has more secrets than you can count, trusted hands become few and far between. With suspicion growing as the days pass, Wes gathers the help of her friends and newcomer Rhyatt to assist in turning over the journal. If she fails, it means more than not honoring the dead’s wishes. She risks allowing kidnappers and human experiments to continue in the shadows. Every step Wes takes puts her or her loved ones in danger. Even worse, she is beginning to care for Rhyatt. Mindless soldiers. Rotten politicians. Shady businessmen. Everyone is playing a part, and it’s up to Wes to find out who is innocent before they capture — or silence her for good.

Kestrel by Adrienne Lothy

Book one of the Starhawk trilogy Niko has only ever wanted to protect people. Once a bounty hunter renowned for bringing in the most dangerous criminals the galaxy had to offer, Niko's life was forever altered after a job gone wrong left him with a devastating injury. Resigned to a languishing existence, he now believes his bounty hunting days are officially over. But when an elusive assassin known only as the Kestrel sets his aim on galactic leaders and celebrities, Niko is called back into the fight. Caught in a deadly hunting game of cat and mouse, Niko soon discovers that nothing he's been told about the Kestrel is what it seems, exposing a web of lies as vast and entangled as the galaxy itself. Niko is forced to make a choice: work alongside the only family he has left to stop the Kestrel from ever killing again, or save the life of the very assassin he's been sent to take down… And Niko might just be falling in love with him.

Polar Terror by Reuben Shupp

Alex is so excited about visiting his grandfather for Christmas in Alaska until he realizes he has to fly in an airplane–he is terrified of flying. At the last minute, his parents and brother abandon him. Now Alex has to face his fears and fly alone with complete strangers. Then the unthinkable happens. The plane crashes in the middle of the Alaskan Tundra. He will do anything to survive against the weather and creatures in and out of the plane. All the while learning this was not an accident after all.

A Sparrow Among Stars by Sara Puissegur

Fight or Flight? The sparrow must do both to survive. Determined to keep his stolen crown and the besieged kingdom of Hyrosencia, King Antoine Rexton hunts Garrick loyalists without remorse. When his bloodthirst fixes upon Serena Finch, he orders his Enforcing Army to kill her and anyone who stands between them. Labeled a traitor by the unrelenting sovereign, Serena must flee her idyllic homeland and cross treacherous mountains to seek asylum in the City of Mercy, the last stronghold of Queen Elara Garrick’s realm. As Elara secures alliances through her wedding, Rexton’s son, Crown Prince Anteros, interrogates their newest prisoner—and Serena’s best friend—Talitha Vise, forging an unlikely friendship that could further unravel his father. Guided by the queen’s elite guardians, Serena must learn to wield her father’s sword if she wants to survive the barrage of aggressors in their path. But when faced with dangers untold, will the gentle girl from Durmak find the strength to fight, or will she be caught in the tyrant’s snare?

Glass Kanin by Kia Leep

As a rising actor, Kanin's body is his career. His identity. His life. All that is taken from him when he dies and is reborn as a bottle of ink. Now living as the heart of a magical glass servant, Kanin's new purpose is to perform a senile wizard's yard work—a role this world's magic system seems intent on enforcing. All that might have been manageable if a murderous shadow monster wasn't hunting his very soul. But he's not in it alone. Teaming up with an elf whose soul has likewise been trapped in a toy octopus, they recruit help from a devilishly handsome rogue and set off on a journey to break the spell that's trapped them in this state. A wizard owns his body. The magic system has determined his fate. A shadow monster wants to control his mind. But as long as Kanin's soul remains his own, he'll fight to win back his autonomy—or die trying. Again. Glass Kanin's blend of whimsy, humor, and horror will appeal to Ghibli fans looking for queer characters on a quest for their agency while exploring what it means to be human.

Etched In Ink by Jessica Salina

In the quest for love and power, you can’t have it all. Sterling Harrison finally achieved his dreams. As the powerful leader of Riverpeak, Colorado’s crime ring, he’s acquired multiple superpowers, including the same immortality granted to his nemesis, the vigilante Hematite. But when he meets Jolene Gautier, he must balance his quest for love and power. Tattoo artist Jolene Gautier can’t sleep thanks to a strange, secret power she can’t uncover. When she reaches out to Hematite, the superhero doesn’t answer – but Sterling does with promises to help. As Jolene falls for Sterling, who teaches her how to use her tattoo manipulation, she slowly learns his secrets. But as Sterling unravels, trying to find a way to keep everything he’s worked so hard for, the final fight with Hematite looms ahead.

Play With Fire by Jessica Salina

If you play with fire, you’re gonna get burned. After escaping an abusive relationship with a self-proclaimed superhero, Amy Brewer feels powerless. Brick Beast—an associate of the more famous vigilante Hematite—is far from the hero he wants their town to believe he is. But with his super strength, Amy isn’t in any position to get revenge. Further complicating matters, all of her friends are connected to the vigilante duo, so she has no one to turn to. After years of experiments and faking his death, Noah Sato has abilities that could rival Hematite’s immortality. Tired of his town’s reliance on vigilantes, Noah wants to level the playing field. When he meets Amy and learns that her ex-boyfriend is Brick Beast, he earns her trust through nights of passion and the promise to help her get her retribution. Their partnership becomes complicated when Amy goes down a dark path, and Noah unintentionally develops romantic feelings for her. This supervillain romance contains violence, drug use, and strong language.

To Be Normal by Jessica Salina

When you’re a superhero’s sidekick, kiss your normal life goodbye. Elijah Baron isn’t thrilled that his vigilante superhero best friend Kane—better known as Hematite—signed him up for a dating app, even though he’s single and in need of a date for a wedding. He’s even less thrilled that the dating app is so Kane can spy on the mysterious new girl in town, Hannah. Women are going missing in Riverpeak, and Kane suspects Hannah’s sudden arrival may be to blame. When fantasy author and video game streamer Hannah Cohen moves to Riverpeak, she hopes a change of scenery will help her conquer writer’s block and escape her troubled past. But the more she falls for Elijah Baron, the more her past catches up to her. As Elijah dates Hannah, he suspects she may have superpowers of her own. Will Hannah and Elijah end up on opposing sides of a superhero showdown, or will they get to live a normal life happily ever after?

The Magic Circle by Barry Ryerson

Forty years ago, nuclear war devastated vast swathes of the world. Since then, the remaining countries strived to rebuild and grow stronger. Continents formed The Peace Accords, an agreement that cut all contact with each other to prevent such a war from ever happening again. Three strangers—an art student in Paris, a Russian spy, and a South African programmer—find their lives intertwine as magic returns to Earth. Guided by the mysterious Celestials, they must choose how they use this force in a fight that will determine the fate of every single living thing on the planet.

A Song I Used To Know by Genalea Barker

Orphaned twice by the age of nineteen, Stevie Parker resigned herself to a life of solitude, unwilling to explore the unknown and risk further disappointment. Working a lackluster call center job for the last two years, Stevie has remained complacent, accepting promotions despite the added strife they bring, until a third offer initiates an awakening. Stevie steps off the empty road to nowhere, allowing herself a chance to do something more than merely survive. After enrolling in college and accepting a work-study position with the on-campus daycare, Stevie makes fast friends with an outspoken classmate, and begins shaking off the crushing weight brought on by years of isolation. Unfortunately, friendship and self-fulfillment don’t buy groceries or keep the lights on. When an opportunity arises in the form of a part-time babysitting gig, Stevie leaps at the chance, but quickly finds herself falling for rough-cut single dad, Mason Shepard. Reluctant to open her heart and jeopardize her job, Stevie attempts to bury her feelings, which only seems to make them stronger. She’s even starting to think Mason returns her affection, though something dark and ominous behind his eyes suggests there may be more to his story than Stevie bargained for. Too bad she’s already in so deep she can’t see the surface.

Fall to Shadow by Jac-Ann Marie

Ravaged by twenty years of war, the Riphean Realm is cleaved in two; the bleak and broken Kingdom of Kveld and the wild northern Land of Ellyl. In the ancient fortress of Braach Querie, Rieave finds a sliver of hope and friendship in Jace and Marie, orphaned trainees in the king’s elite force of warriors. Upon the ashes of his brother's death, Rieave is crowned the Dark Prince. His dreams of a different life shatter as he is swept up in a storm of betrayal, manipulation, anxiety, and Shadow magic. Poised to become the mightiest warrior in the King's Army and paired Luhkaela to the prince, Marie is dragged away and held hostage by their mortal enemies, the brutal Light Fae. As she uncovers the truths of her heritage and fae history, she realizes that not everything is as it seems. On opposite sides of Light and Dark, Rieave traverses more than mythological creatures and magic in his determination to save Marie. While the specter of peace looms on the horizon, she endeavors to bridge the chasm between the species and end the war by saving Rieave from himself. Rescue turns rampage and hope fades to oblivion in the face of a depthless darkness.

Lovehurts by Genalea Barker

★★★★★ “Even as our hearts are breaking we are falling in love.” J.D. Spero, author of Boy on Hold Being a chubby girl in a society that values skinny isn’t just painful. Sometimes, it’s downright dangerous. Eighteen-year-old Lena learns this all too well when a tactless remark from her boyfriend triggers her descent into anorexia and depression. Repeatedly congratulated for her weight loss, Lena’s disordered eating escalates. It isn’t until she hits rock bottom that Lena admits her reckless pursuit of “skinny” might actually be ruining her life. Determined to break free from the suffocating grip of her disorder and an abusive relationship, Lena embarks on a courageous journey of self-discovery and healing. But the road to recovery is rife with inner demons and past wreckage. To reclaim her identity, Lena must repair a fractured friendship, embrace the support of unexpected allies, and relearn how to trust herself.

Not My Time by Jessica Salina

What would you do if you were a superhero? Rory Miller has dreamed of reuniting with the vigilante superhero Hematite ever since he saved her from a stalker. After nearly a decade of wishing, news of Hematite’s murder shakes her small town in Colorado to its core—but Rory gets a second chance at finding her hero when he reveals he’s not actually dead. Kane Kelly is hiding two things from his best friend Rory: his secret identity as Hematite and his romantic feelings for her. As Kane seeks the truth about his superpowers, an anonymous YouTuber named Stone Breaker tries to stop him to protect the local crime ring responsible. When Rory learns who is behind the YouTube channel and teams up with her hero, she becomes Stone Breaker’s next target and blurs the line between Kane’s double lives. Rory must face her past traumas headfirst to save Kane’s identity and her own life.

What Manner of Man by St John Starling

What would tempt you to sin? A sweet and naïve priest at war with his desires, tormented by nightly dreams of a wicked demon. A vampire lord forced to do the unthinkable, battling needs he can scarcely control. Father Ardelian has been summoned to a distant, secluded island to perform an exorcism. What will happen when he begins to suspect his host — the mysterious, nocturnal lord of the manor — of wanting him for another reason entirely? Will the piously celibate priest be able to resist his monstrous host’s diabolically seductive charms? What Manner of Man is a blasphemous queer horror romance about a priest and a vampire, inspired by Bram Stoker’s Dracula. A tale of forbidden love with themes of devil worship, demonic possession, and human sacrifice — this is the long-awaited completed version of the widely beloved story which rose to fame and fortune in the form of a newsletter!

Prince of Lust by Lucien Burr

"I am Don Alessandro: thirty-six, crinkled around the eyes, tall but soft in body. Who I am boils down to very little because I am meant to be a vessel of the lord, and long ago, I gave up any chance of knowing myself. Which is why I want to ruin my life, you see. I am older. I am jaded. And I no longer think God is merciful." Alessandro senses his devotion to the monastery slipping away, haunted by regret over the years he believes he's squandered. Torn between duty and desire, he takes a daring step to confront his suppressed lust. Seeking a solution, he summons a supernatural being to assist him. But can he withstand the shame of abandoning his position and his faith to satiate his long-neglected desires?

The Teras Tactics by Lucien Burr

Following their success in the trials, Cassius Jones and his companions secure coveted spots as students in London's prestigious University. But the University's promise of security falls short. Reeling from resource shortages, the University is no longer content with siloed expertise, demanding versatility if its students are to survive in a world plagued by catastrophe. As hybrid terrors continue to rise and the landscape grows increasingly hostile, Cassius must remain adaptable, guarding against fear's corrosive grip. Juggling a fragile relationship with Leo Shaw, navigating the fracture of his friend group, and confronting the remnants of his own ruthlessness, Cassius faces his greatest challenge yet. In the face of adversity, can Cassius harness his resilience to not only endure but thrive in a world on the brink of collapse?

Cat’s Got Your Heart by Jem Zero

Who knew two men could form such a bitter rivalry over adopting a cat? Jericho Adams is in need of a cat. Doesn’t sound too difficult, even for a reclusive artist like him. People adopt cats all the time. Those people clearly never met Harlan Vardanyan, the world’s surliest pet shop employee. Harlan’s love for animals is matched only by his disdain for customers. Too much experience tells him they can’t be trusted. When Jericho sets his sights on Dumpling, an aloof-but-lovely young cat, Harlan vows the man will never have her. However, he can’t outright refuse without risking his job. What he can do is fabricate a series of absurd adoption requirements that Jericho can’t possibly meet. Unfortunately for Harlan, the more his demands escalate, the more determined Jericho becomes to free Dumpling from her short, fire-breathing gatekeeper. Then Harlan is unexpectedly evicted from his apartment, and Jericho ends up rescuing him instead. Now Jericho and Harlan are forced to continue their battle of wills in tight quarters. Except living together unveils vulnerability on both sides, and soon trading verbal jabs begins to feel… wrong. The weeks-long rivalry sputters, and in its place, a fragile intimacy begins to grow. But the secret deadline for Jericho’s cat acquisition is rapidly approaching. He can’t let his feelings for Harlan get in the way of his ultimate goal, even if the betrayal will destroy whatever they’ve been building.

The Sunshine Court by Nora Sakavic

My name is Jean Moreau. My place is at Evermore. I belong to the Moriyamas. It is a truth Jean has built his life around, a reminder this is the best he can hope for and all he deserves. But when he is stolen from Edgar Allan University and sold to a more dangerous master, Jean is forced to contend with a life outside of the Nest for the first time in five years. The Foxes call his transfer to California a fresh start; Jean knows it is little more than a golden cage. Captain Jeremy Knox is facing his final year with the USC Trojans and fifth straight year falling short of the championships trophy he desperately craves. Taking in the nation’s best defenseman is a no-brainer, even if that man is a Raven. But Jean is no monster, just a man with no hope or desire for a future, and when Evermore's collapse starts dragging Jean's hideous secrets to light, Jeremy is forced to contend with the cost of victory.

Odyssey by Alethea Faust

Magic is a rare gift, one only made possible by an invaluable stone: magiline. After he was tasked with his first official assignment, Dominai and his fellow wizards must now travel to the Crux’s sister tower in Immenbach to deliver a shipment of it. But the road is full of trials and dangers, and not just because Thaddius’ bullying has escalated into something worse. Dominai is having strange dreams, hearing a mysterious voice that passes on a dire warning. A shadow lays over the Eastern Tower, and it will be up to Dominai and his fellow wizards to shed light on the situation and escape to tell the tale. Left behind at the Crux, Olbric is facing his own battles. His father has threatened to disown him for being who he is. Fearing for his mother and sister’s safety, Olbric must work with Arlon to create a spell that can get them to safety if the worst happens. Yet confidential and personal information about Olbric continues to leak out of the Crux and into the Cairish ambassador’s ear. And Ambassador Feisal seems willing to stop at nothing to force Olbric home. A storm is building, one that has the potential to destroy the balance of peace across the entire continent.

Illusion of Stars by Sarah Marie Page

From award-winning author Sarah Marie Page comes a stunning new adult enemies-to-lovers romantasy featuring a simmering slow-burn romance between a vengeful spy and an enemy general's alluring second-in-command on opposite sides of a pending war. She's stealing more than secrets. As the royal physician of a tiny, windswept island, Isabel spends her days trying to keep the queen from dying and the mad king from streaking naked down the halls. But when her best friend is found murdered on the beaches, her world is ripped apart. Desperate for answers, she discovers a stash of letters that reveal a terrifying truth: the neighboring kingdom of Volgaard possesses a kingdom-shattering weapon and is poised to conquer everything in its path. Seeking vengeance, Isabel infiltrates the enemy. Her mission? Woo Erik Lothgarson, the general’s steamy, illusion-magic wielding son, and steal the dangerous weapon. She can bring Volgaard to its knees—if she isn’t caught. But as Isabel dances along the knife edge of deception, the lines between truth and fiction blur, and she must wrestle her quest for vengeance against her undeniable attraction to the enemy.

Pit Stop by Ellis Mae

When Isamu Miura returns home on medical discharge from the military, he finds his childhood best friend busy with a new relationship, and his father packing up to return to Japan. With only Inu, his trusted service dog, left at his side, he plans to outfit a camper van to travel across the country. There’s just one problem. The only guy in town who can help wants nothing to do with him, his dog, or his dreams. Unlike Isamu, John Love doesn't consider himself a dreamer. A car accident took his mother way too soon, and he has all but lost his father to alcoholism. All he wants is to work his mechanic job to pay for school and leave everything else behind. Adding more work by helping out Isamu is the last thing he wants. When a friend convinces John to take the job, will he find something, or someone, worth dreaming for? Only if Isamu can prove that John is more than just a pit stop on everyone else’s path.

Ashes to Embers by A.B Duncan

Abandoned on the Lonely Mountain Highway, foster sisters Elisa and Stella escape a dire situation only to find themselves on opposing sides of a brutal war. In "Ashes to Embers," their journey through a world ravaged by dark magic and ancient feuds leads them to uncover shocking truths about their lineage. As Elisa allies with a mysterious warrior and Stella fights to protect her loved ones, their paths are fraught with romance and tension. Each sister must navigate a treacherous journey where love and betrayal are intertwined. With strong female protagonists, a gripping plot, and an exploration of sisterhood and self-discovery, this novel delivers a captivating blend of suspense and emotional depth. Prepare for a tale of fierce loyalty, heart-stopping action, and a touch of forbidden romance in this gripping first installment of the Legacy of Blood and Moonlight series.