HAPPY TUESDAY NEW RELEASE DAY!! BETWEEN YESTERDAY & TODAY’S RELEASES we have almost 40 new books to choose from!
Just to start us off 😉 :
BLURB JOLTS & STAND-OUTS!! Duke (Lucky River Ranch Book 4) by Jessica Peterson (small town romance & a blizzard strands them together!!), Sweet Venom: A Dark College Hockey Romance (Vipers Book 2) (<— hockey star is her stalker!!), Love Me Stalk Me: A Novel (Obsessively Yours) by Laura Bishop <— (SHE THINKS SHE’S BEEN TALKING TO HER “AI BOYFRIEND” BUT SOMEONE HACKED HER PHONE!), The Black Dagger Brotherhood: 20th Anniversary Insider’s Guide by J.R. Ward (<— enough said!!), The Library of Fates: A Dark Academia Magical Realism Psychological Thriller by Margot Harrison (<— BLURB JOLT!! “…The Book of Dark Nights, holds a secret: when you write an intimate confession on its pages, you’ll receive a prediction for your future, penned in your own handwriting...”), The House Guests: A Novel by Amber and Danielle Brown (<— PSYCH-THRILLER!! ALONE IN A REMOTE CABIN & NOBODY BELIEVES WHAT SHE SAW…)
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- Reader Recommendation by Margie – A Funny Betrayal Revenge Book (she catches her husband cheating)… <— READER RECOMMENDATION!
- Reader Question – The paranormal romance where he’s the reluctant shifter King & she blows stuff up when she’s mad at him… <— Have a guess?
- Reader Question – The historical romance book where he’s been away for war, and comes back & his wife is pregnant! <— GASP!! Have a guess?
- Black Friday Finds & Reader Recommendations – 11-28-2025 <— DID YOU MISS IT? So many of my favorite deal finds!
- Reader Questions <— NEW ONES!!!! ALL of ’em! Our latest, solved and unsolved! I LOVE THESE ’cause it introduces us to new books + we get to build mimi-lists of guesses in specific tropes. And you know me. I LOVE lists!!
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"When a princess is kidnapped by an alpha, war rages between the humans and the wolves. But soon, forbidden attraction starts to grow. . .
Princess Aurora longs to escape the castle and the marriage that has been arranged for her.
But on the night before her wedding, at a dog fight where captured werewolves are made to fight for sport, she spares the life of a young wolf. It puts her on the radar of the powerful alpha who was going to kill him. And it changes everything.
That night, when the alpha escapes, he kidnaps her and takes her to the rugged lands north of the border — where the once warring werewolf clans are beginning to unite. He thinks that she is the key to winning the war against the humans..."
Brooke: The Night Prince by Lauren Palphreyman just went Live! It’s the sequel to The Wolf King!
Maryse: Oooooh YEAH!!! Thank you! It’s in Amazon Kindle’s top 10 right now!!!
SALE PRICED!! THEIR HOLIDAY TRADITION!!
"...She’s meant to be catching flights, not catching feelings…
Molly and Andrew are just trying to get home to Ireland for the holidays, when a freak snowstorm grounds their flight.
Nothing romantic has ever happened between them: they’re friends and that’s all. But once a year, for the last ten years, Molly has spent seven hours and fifteen minutes sitting next to Andrew on the last flight before Christmas from Chicago to Dublin, drinking terrible airplane wine and catching up on each other’s lives. In spite of all the ways the two friends are different, it’s the holiday tradition neither of them has ever wanted to give up..."
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"...On the morning that will mark the end of the world they have known, Molly and Niel Sloan awaken to the drumbeat of rain on their roof. It has haunted their sleep, invaded their dreams, and now they rise to find a luminous silvery downpour drenching their small California mountain town. A strange scent hangs faintly in the air, and the young couple cannot shake the sense of something wrong.
As hours pass and the rain continues to fall, Molly and Niel listen to disturbing news of extreme weather phenomena across the globe. Before evening, their little town loses television and radio reception. Then telephone and the Internet are gone..."
NORA ROBERTS SUPER-BARGAIN!!
"...a tale of gut-level fear, human triumph, and the bonds that carry us through our darkest times…
...an arson investigator, she finds her strength and wits constantly tested, although sometimes the job seems like a snap compared to her love life. But she can’t always blame the men. After all, a soot-caked woman barking orders and smelling of smoke isn’t the biggest turn-on in the world. Then she meets Bo Goodnight, who seems different. He’s been trying to find Reena for years, and now that she’s close enough to touch, he has no intention of letting go.
Nor does the man who has begun to haunt Reena’s life—with taunting phone calls and a string of horrifying crimes..."
➔➔ CONTEMPORARY JUST WENT LIVE:
Duke (Lucky River Ranch Book 4) by Jessica Peterson <— SMALL TOWN ROMANCE!! BLIZZARD LEAVES THEM STRANDED TOGETHER! “…Wheeler Rankin isn’t here for romance—she’s come to Lucky River Ranch to visit her best friend, wrangle a business deal, and prove herself to everyone who ever doubted her. But when she collides with Duke Rivers—resident heartbreaker, restless cowboy, and brother to her best friend’s new flame—sparks fly hotter than a Texas summer. Duke has always dreamed of more than dusty trails and small-town life. He’s itching to see the world, but one unforgettable night with Wheeler changes his course. When a blizzard and a business road trip leave them stranded together, their no-strings flirtation ignites into something deeper…”
Sweet Venom: A Dark College Hockey Romance (Vipers Book 2) by Rina Kent <— HOCKEY STAR DARK SPORTS ROMANCE!! HE’S HER STALKER!! “…a dangerously dark stalker hockey romance. Can I outrun his merciless obsession? I accidentally witnessed a brutal murder. I froze, pretended I saw nothing, hoping I could leave it behind. But my plan backfired, and my life spiraled downward. Now, I’m the target of cold-blooded revenge. Jude Callahan isn’t just a hockey god—he’s a devil no one dares to cross. My existence disrupts his stardom, prestige, and possible serial killer career choice. And he’s set out to make me pay for that moment of silence. No matter how much I run or hide, he finds me, watching from the shadows. Like a predator. I thought he’d stop at the stalking…”
HOCKEY STAR DARK SPORTS ROMANCE!! HE'S HER STALKER!!
"...a dangerously dark stalker hockey romance. Can I outrun his merciless obsession? I accidentally witnessed a brutal murder. I froze, pretended I saw nothing, hoping I could leave it behind. But my plan backfired, and my life spiraled downward. Now, I’m the target of cold-blooded revenge.
Jude Callahan isn’t just a hockey god—he’s a devil no one dares to cross. My existence disrupts his stardom, prestige, and possible serial killer career choice. And he’s set out to make me pay for that moment of silence. No matter how much I run or hide, he finds me, watching from the shadows. Like a predator. I thought he’d stop at the stalking..."
Love Me Stalk Me: A Novel (Obsessively Yours) by Laura Bishop <— SHE THINKS SHE’S BEEN TALKING TO HER “AI BOYFRIEND” BUT SOMEONE HACKED HER PHONE! “...For fans of Lights Out and You comes a dark rom-com debut about a woman who confides her fantasies to an AI boyfriend app—unaware she’s really talking to her hot, tattooed coworker who hacked her phone. When overworked department store manager Izzy Russo downloads an AI boyfriend app to fill the emotional void left by her inattentive real one, she thinks she’s just venting to a harmless chatbot named “Caleb.” In reality, she’s been pouring her deepest, dirtiest fantasies into the ears of Callahan Knight—her store’s brooding new head of security. Because Cal? He’s been listening. The moment he saw Izzy, he knew she was his…”
SHE THINKS SHE'S BEEN TALKING TO HER "AI BOYFRIEND" BUT SOMEONE HACKED HER PHONE!"...When overworked department store manager Izzy Russo downloads an AI boyfriend app to fill the emotional void left by her inattentive real one, she thinks she’s just venting to a harmless chatbot named “Caleb.”
In reality, she’s been pouring her deepest, dirtiest fantasies into the ears of Callahan Knight—her store’s brooding new head of security. Because Cal? He’s been listening. The moment he saw Izzy, he knew she was his..."
Keeping It: An Enemies To Lovers Small Town Military Romance (The Bronze Bay SEALs Book 1) by Rachel Robinson <— NAVY SEAL ROMANCE!! “…I’ve always had my head in the clouds—literally. My daddy owns the local airport, and I’ve been flying since I could walk. College and dating? Not for me. I waitress at my mama’s diner, count the minutes until my next flight, and keep my heart on lockdown. Then the SEALs arrive and turn everything upside down. Especially Tyler—gorgeous, cocky, impossible to ignore. He’s the last man I should fall for… but I think it’s already too late. I can’t deny that every time I see him, four words run through my head…”
Friends and Liars: A Novel by Kit Frick <— PSYCH/DOMESTIC THRILLER! THEY RECEIVE AN INVITATION “…her college friends have harbored a dark secret—their lies and betrayals led to Clare’s untimely death. What happened that fateful night was a horrible accident, but Luca, Harper, Sirina, and David are guilty, nonetheless. And their desperate decision to conceal the truth destroyed their once-close bond. Now, the estranged friends are each the recipient of an invitation from the Monroes to return to the lakeside palazzo for a long-overdue memorial for Clare. Accepting the Monroes’ invitation means playing with fire, but they can hardly refuse…”
Sparks Fly by Zakiya N. Jamal <— A VISIT TO AN ADULT CLUB & SHE MAKES AN INSTANT CONNECTION! “...A late bloomer thought a visit to a sex club might jump start her love life, but instead makes an instant connection that turns her whole world upside down, in this adult debut from author Zakiya N. Jamal. When Stella Renee Johnson’s roommate invites her to a sex club party but bails at the last minute, Stella decides to use the opportunity to finally cash in her V-card. But just when things are heating up between Stella and a sexy stranger, they realize they don’t have protection and Stella, taking it as a sign this wasn’t meant to be, flees...”
The E.M.M.A. Effect: A Spicy STEM Romance of Sports, Artificial Intelligence, and a Forbidden Best-Friend’s-Brother Love Story by Lia Riley <— SPORTS ROMANCE “...Jane Austen meets Ali Hazelwood in this steamy, friends-to-lovers, STEM rom-com! He’s her best friend’s little brother and NHL forward. She’s a computer scientist used to being in control. The E.M.M.A., her elite AI training program, claims optimizing his performance requires one thing: the perfect match. According to its calculations, that’s her… Will Harriet discover that The E.M.M.A. knows best? Harriet Smythe’s AI was supposed to create sports legends—not encourage her crush on her best friend’s totally off-limits, hot younger brother. But when funding runs dry, she has no choice but to enlist Gale Knight as her test subject. The same Gale she’s been secretly crushing on for years. The player who follows her every instruction with a knowing smirk that threatens to short-circuit her carefully maintained system…”
SPORTS ROMANCE - SHE'S THE PERFECT MATCH!
"...Jane Austen meets Ali Hazelwood in this steamy, friends-to-lovers, STEM rom-com! He’s her best friend’s little brother and NHL forward. She’s a computer scientist used to being in control.
The E.M.M.A., her elite AI training program, claims optimizing his performance requires one thing: the perfect match. According to its calculations, that’s her…
The Bodyguard Affair by Amy Lea <— THE PRIME MINISTER’S BODY GUARD WAS ONCE HER ONE NIGHT STAND! “…Andi Zeigler lives a double life. By day, she’s the no-nonsense, steadfast personal assistant to the Prime Minister of Canada’s wife. By night, she slips out of her heels and writes romance novels under a top-secret pen name. But when her steamiest book, The Prime Minister & Me, unexpectedly becomes a bestseller, rumors of a real-life affair between her and the PM start swirling out of control. Enter Nolan Crosby, the PM’s new close protection officer (aka bodyguard) – and Andi’s failed one-night stand from three years ago…”
The House Guests: A Novel by Amber and Danielle Brown <— PSYCH-THRILLER!! ALONE IN A REMOTE CABIN & NOBODY BELIEVES WHAT SHE SAW “…One year ago, Iris’s world turned upside down. Haunted by nightmares of her mother’s traumatic death, Iris has become a sleep-deprived, jittery version of herself who she hardly recognizes anymore. So when she’s given the opportunity to get away from the crushing grind of reality for a relaxing week with her partner and his close-knit group of friends, she jumps at the chance. But after she arrives early to the remote lake house in the Catskills, things take a dark turn. Alone in the cabin in the middle of the night, Iris sees a blood-covered man burying something—or someone—in the mud behind the deck before entering the house. But the daylight reveals nothing, the dirt unturned and the house pristine. As strange and increasingly disturbing discoveries begin to stack up, her fellow house guests refuse to take anything Iris has to say seriously, and she begins to suspect that someone might be gaslighting her…”
PSYCH-THRILLER!! ALONE IN A REMOTE CABIN & NOBODY BELIEVES WHAT SHE SAW
"...One year ago, Iris’s world turned upside down. Haunted by nightmares of her mother’s traumatic death, Iris has become a sleep-deprived, jittery version of herself who she hardly recognizes anymore. So when she’s given the opportunity to get away from the crushing grind of reality for a relaxing week with her partner and his close-knit group of friends, she jumps at the chance.
But after she arrives early to the remote lake house in the Catskills, things take a dark turn..."
HISTORICAL PR FIXER!! The dirty business of keeping the stars shiny and clean.
"During Hollywood’s Golden Age, a destitute young man, Bartie Maddox, journeys to Los Angeles and, through his wits, hard work, and talent, becomes the PR fixer to the most important film studio and its studio chief, Solomon Myers...
...This masterful and sweeping novel is based on true stories from the studio system era and PR machines which have not only created legends but exposed the dirty business of keeping the stars shiny and clean. Bartie’s intricate fixes involve endless scandals of money, sex, captivating personas and even the cover-up of death. But in the end, Bartie’s own studio fix becomes the greatest fix of all."
RELEASING DECEMBER 2nd 2025
➔➔ PARANORMAL/FANTASY/SCI-FI/DYSTOPIAN
The Black Dagger Brotherhood: 20th Anniversary Insider’s Guide by J.R. Ward <— BLACK DAGGER BROTHERHOOD ALERT!! “…Welcome back to the world of the iconic, #1 New York Times bestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series. With millions of devoted readers across the globe, these unforgettable books have redefined paranormal romance. Now, to celebrate two decades of the Brothers, author J.R. Ward opens the door to their world once more. Inside this all-new 20th Anniversary Insider’s Guide, Ward reflects on the journey—sharing behind-the-scenes moments, heartfelt memories, candid writing advice, and insight into the challenges and triumphs of her long and legendary career. She also brings back the original Brothers in a mix of classic content and never-before-seen material, including…”
BLACK DAGGER BROTHERHOOD ALERT!!
"...Welcome back to the world of the iconic, #1 New York Timesbestselling Black Dagger Brotherhood series. With millions of devoted readers across the globe, these unforgettable books have redefined paranormal romance. Now, to celebrate two decades of the Brothers, author J.R. Ward opens the door to their world once more.
Hex Education (A Supernatural Speakeasy Cozy Mystery Book 19) by Lily Harper Hart <— WITCH COZY MYSTERY! “...Mardi Gras is in full swing, which means the French Quarter is bustling with activity and overflowing with people. Ofelia Archer has her hands full and doesn’t need anything extra on her plate. Then the unthinkable happens. When two people seek her out, tell her trouble is coming for her, and then kill themselves, she’s thrown. What could have caused this? Magic is obviously involved, but who is wielding it? More importantly, why are they attacking now? All clues lead to an effervescent preacher in Jackson Square. She has people following her every word … and she seems to have an agenda…”
Fallen Gods by Rachel Van Dyken <— FANTASY ROMANCE!! “…They said the Gods were myth. That the Giants were only stories told around dying fires. They lied. The Gods aren’t dead—they’re only sleeping, locked in mortal bodies, scattered across the world, waiting for the right spark to wake them. And my father is the most ruthless of them all. He raised me to obey. To bleed. To be his blade when the time came. Now he’s sending me to Endir University, a place filled with ancient bloodlines and deadly secrets, to steal back Mjolnir, the hammer of legend. If I fail, everyone I love dies. But Aric Erikson wasn’t part of the plan. He’s the enemy’s heir…”
RACHEL VAN DYKEN'S LATEST FANTASY ROMANCE!!
"...They said the Gods were myth. That the Giants were only stories told around dying fires. They lied.
The Gods aren’t dead—they’re only sleeping, locked in mortal bodies, scattered across the world, waiting for the right spark to wake them..."
Persephone’s Curse by Katrina Leno <— URBAN FANTASY!! “The Hazel Wood meets Laini Taylor in this gorgeous urban fantasy of sisterhood, ghosts, and old family curses. Are the four Farthing sisters really descended from Persephone? This is what their aunt has always told them: that the women in their family can trace their lineage right back to the Goddess of the Dead. And maybe she’s right, because the Farthing girls do have a ghost in the attic of their New York City brownstone —a kind and gentle ghost named Henry, who only they can see. When one of the sisters falls in love with the ghost, and another banishes him to the Underworld, the sisters are faced with even bigger questions about who they are...”
The Library of Fates: A Dark Academia Magical Realism Psychological Thriller by Margot Harrison <— BLURB JOLT!! “...When its librarian keeper mysteriously dies, two former classmates must race to locate a rare book from their college years that can foretell your future if you confess a secret from your past—but someone is intent on protecting what’s hidden inside. It can write the story of your future… and hide the secrets of your past The Library of Fates was designed to show you who you are—and who you could become. Its rarest book, The Book of Dark Nights, holds a secret: when you write an intimate confession on its pages, you’ll receive a prediction for your future, penned in your own handwriting...”
BLURB JOLT!!
"...someone is intent on protecting what’s hidden inside. It can write the story of your future... and hide the secrets of your past The Library of Fates was designed to show you who you are—and who you could become.
Its rarest book, The Book of Dark Nights, holds a secret: when you write an intimate confession on its pages, you'll receive a prediction for your future, penned in your own handwriting..."
Tender Cruelty (Dark Olympus Book 9) by Katee Robert <— A MODERN RETELLING OF HERA & ZEUS!! “…I was his wife. His lover. His sworn enemy. The ice queen to Olympus’s most hated king. The barrier that’s protected Olympus for generations has fallen. The enemy’s breached the gates and the Thirteen are scrambling to protect themselves, their loved ones, and the city they’ve sworn to protect. At least they would be if they weren’t at each others’ throats instead. Hera has no intention of letting her husband, Zeus, survive the oncoming storm. But despite the white-hot hatred burning between them, when Hera and Zeus are forced to work together…”
The Mating Game by Lana Ferguson <— SHIFTER ROMANCE & SHE THOUGHT SHE WAS HUMAN “…Contractor Tess Covington has spent her entire life as a regular non-shifter human, so after she lands in the Denver ER with flu-like symptoms, it comes as a complete shock to be told that, no, she’s not sick—she’s actually a late-presenting omega wolf shifter. With her family in dire financial straits and a contract for her own television show on the line, she can’t afford not to complete the renovation job she came for. And given that her newly emerged wolf is in danger of going into heat, she’ll just have to do her best to follow the doctor’s advice to keep away from alpha shifters…”
SHIFTER ROMANCE & SHE THOUGHT SHE WAS HUMAN
"...Contractor Tess Covington has spent her entire life as a regular non-shifter human, so after she lands in the Denver ER with flu-like symptoms, it comes as a complete shock to be told that, no, she’s not sick—she’s actually a late-presenting omega wolf shifter.
With her family in dire financial straits and a contract for her own television show on the line, she can’t afford not to complete the renovation job she came for. And given that her newly emerged wolf is in danger of going into heat, she’ll just have to do her best to follow the doctor’s advice to keep away from alpha shifters..."
Kingdom of Today (Book of Arden 2) by Gena Showalter <— FANTASY ROMANCE “From New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter comes a hauntingly beautiful dystopian fantasy, where ancient powers rise and a fearless young woman must choose between the ruthless prince who tempts her heart—and a destiny that could cost her soul. When Arden Roosa returns to Fort Bala Royal Academy, nothing is as it was. No longer just a lady-in-training, she’s now the infamous girlfriend of High Prince Cyrus Dolion—and the woman who brought down a king. Her reward? Round-the-clock guards and the attention of a royal executioner with secrets. But Arden has secrets too.”
Something Wicked (Idle Reputations Book 1) by Falon Ballard <— FANTASY ROMANCE “…Lady Caterine has always had the magical ability to manipulate the emotions of anyone who experiences an orgasm in her presence. If Callum can only open up to Cate, he will be able to commit the newly fated murder without suffering the guilt and take his place as the rightful candidate from his province. But Callum has a deep-seated mistrust of the Gifted. And the last thing he expects is to be confronted with an undeniable connection with Cate that neither of them understands or wants. With the fate of the country at stake, Callum and Cate search for ways to bare themselves to each other, and discover a darker force building within La Puissance...”
The Dark Is Descending: A Nytefall Novel (Nytefall Trilogy Book 3) by Chloe C. Peñaranda <— VAMPIRE FANTASY ROMANCE TRILOGY CONCLUSION! “…The explosive conclusion to New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Chloe C. Peñaranda’s Nytefall trilogy. The strongest light needs the deepest shadows. Reeling from shocking betrayal, the Star Maiden Astraea must now race against time to break the curse imprisoning her lover, Nyte. She will have to decide if the hand of darkness, or that of her enemy, is an alliance that could bring him back...”
Dead Set on You: A Novel by Lexi Alexander <— GHOST ROMANCE!! HER RIVAL IS THE ONLY ONE THAT CAN HELP HER “…A woman wakes up as a spirit in her rival coworker’s apartment in this charming contemporary romance for fans of The Dead Romantics and The Hating Game. As workaholic Evie Pope nears thirty, she’s determined to slow down and start enjoying the “life” part of work-life balance. With a major promotion—and the financial security that comes with it—on the horizon, she might finally have her chance. But when she wakes up as a spirit in her work rival’s apartment and learns her body is stuck in a coma, her plans are officially DOA. Being a spirit is bad enough. Discovering that Rafael Vela—the man who used to be her friend and is now her biggest rival—is the only person who can help her? It’s a special kind of purgatory...”
GHOST ROMANCE!! HER RIVAL IS THE ONLY ONE THAT CAN HELP HER
"...A woman wakes up as a spirit in her rival coworker’s apartment in this charming contemporary romance for fans of The Dead Romantics and The Hating Game. As workaholic Evie Pope nears thirty, she’s determined to slow down and start enjoying the “life” part of work-life balance. With a major promotion—and the financial security that comes with it—on the horizon, she might finally have her chance.
But when she wakes up as a spirit in her work rival’s apartment and learns her body is stuck in a coma, her plans are officially DOA. Being a spirit is bad enough. Discovering that Rafael Vela—the man who used to be her friend and is now her biggest rival—is the only person who can help her? It’s a special kind of purgatory..."
The Gingerbread Thief (The Gingerbread Legacy Book 2) by Carrie Anne Noble <— FANTASY ROMANCE!! DUET CONCLUSION & IT SOUNDS LIKE A COZY ONE! “…Armed with a stolen gingerbread recipe, ornery wizard (and former duck) Ansgar sets out to compete in a contest unlike any other. The prize? A single wish. Three years after fleeing the witch’s forest, his strength and magic are vanishing—and he’s counting on the enchanted recipe that once beguiled Hansel and Gretel to fend off his death. Meanwhile, newly widowed Josephine receives an invitation to the same contest. With a cat—who she believes is her bespelled late husband—in tow, she embarks on a journey to save herself from destitution and, perhaps, her husband from feline form. If she fails, at least she’ll have one grand adventure to remember. When fate throws the unlikely pair together, Ansgar’s plans crumble faster than a stale biscuit...”
The Last Vampire by Romina Garber <— HE WAKES UP TO DISCOVER HE’S THE WORLD’S LAST VAMPIRE “…Pride & Prejudice meets Crave when Austen-loving Lorena Navarro attends a new boarding school expecting to find her own Mr. Darcy, but accidentally awakens the world’s last vampire instead! Pride comes before the fall. When a boarding school opens in a once-condemned Victorian manor buried in the woods of New Hampshire, Austen-loving Lorena Navarro enrolls in hopes of finding her own Mr. Darcy. Instead, she stumbles across a coffin and accidentally awakens the world’s last vampire. After hibernating for nearly three centuries, William Pride is desperate to find his family—and clueless about the modern world. Relying on Lorena for more than just blood, he enrolls at the school to catch up on all he’s missed. Soon, William uncovers a chilling truth: He is the last hope for his kind’s return to power…”
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BLACK DAGGER BROTHERHOOD INSIDER'S GUIDE!!
"Inside this all-new 20th Anniversary Insider’s Guide, Ward reflects on the journey—sharing behind-the-scenes moments, heartfelt memories, candid writing advice, and insight into the challenges and triumphs of her long and legendary career. She also brings back the original Brothers in a mix of classic content and never-before-seen material..."
FANTASY ROMANCE
"They said the Gods were myth. That the Giants were only stories told around dying fires. They lied. The Gods aren’t dead—they’re only sleeping, locked in mortal bodies, scattered across the world, waiting for the right spark to wake them. And my father is the most ruthless of them all.
He raised me to obey. To bleed. To be his blade when the time came. Now he’s sending me to Endir University, a place filled with ancient bloodlines and deadly secrets, to steal back Mjolnir, the hammer of legend. If I fail, everyone I love dies. But Aric Erikson wasn’t part of the plan. He’s the enemy’s heir..."
HE WAKES UP TO DISCOVER HE'S THE WORLD'S LAST VAMPIRE
"...Pride & Prejudice meets Cravewhen Austen-loving Lorena Navarro attends a new boarding school expecting to find her own Mr. Darcy, but accidentally awakens the world’s last vampire instead! Pride comes before the fall..."
STRANDED TOGETHER!!
"...Wheeler Rankin isn’t here for romance—she’s come to Lucky River Ranch to visit her best friend, wrangle a business deal, and prove herself to everyone who ever doubted her. But when she collides with Duke Rivers—resident heartbreaker, restless cowboy, and brother to her best friend’s new flame—sparks fly hotter than a Texas summer..."
PSYCH-THRILLER!!
ALONE IN A REMOTE CABIN & NOBODY BELIEVES WHAT SHE SAW
"...One year ago, Iris’s world turned upside down. Haunted by nightmares of her mother’s traumatic death, Iris has become a sleep-deprived, jittery version of herself who she hardly recognizes anymore. So when she’s given the opportunity to get away from the crushing grind of reality for a relaxing week with her partner and his close-knit group of friends, she jumps at the chance. But after she arrives early to the remote lake house in the Catskills, things take a dark turn..."
BLURB JOLT!! A SPECIAL BOOK...
"...When its librarian keeper mysteriously dies, two former classmates must race to locate a rare book from their college years that can foretell your future if you confess a secret from your past—but someone is intent on protecting what’s hidden inside. It can write the story of your future... and hide the secrets of your past..."
A MODERN RETELLING!!
"I was his wife. His lover. His sworn enemy. The ice queen to Olympus's most hated king.
*A scorchingly hot modern retelling of Hera and Zeus.*
The barrier that's protected Olympus for generations has fallen. The enemy's breached the gates and the Thirteen are scrambling to protect themselves, their loved ones, and the city they've sworn to protect. At least they would be if they weren't at each others' throats instead..."
HOCKEY STAR DARK SPORTS ROMANCE!! HE'S HER STALKER!!
"...a dangerously dark stalker hockey romance. Can I outrun his merciless obsession? I accidentally witnessed a brutal murder. I froze, pretended I saw nothing, hoping I could leave it behind. But my plan backfired, and my life spiraled downward.
Now, I’m the target of cold-blooded revenge. Jude Callahan isn’t just a hockey god—he’s a devil no one dares to cross. My existence disrupts his stardom, prestige, and possible serial killer career choice. And he’s set out to make me pay for that moment of silence...."
DARK COMEDY ROMANCE
"For fans of Lights Out and You comes a dark rom-com debut about a woman who confides her fantasies to an AI boyfriend app—unaware she’s really talking to her hot, tattooed coworker who hacked her phone."
FANTASY ROMANCE
"From New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter comes a hauntingly beautiful dystopian fantasy, where ancient powers rise and a fearless young woman must choose between the ruthless prince who tempts her heart—and a destiny that could cost her soul."
FANTASY ROMANCE
"...Lady Caterine has always had the magical ability to manipulate the emotions of anyone who experiences an orgasm in her presence. If Callum can only open up to Cate, he will be able to commit the newly fated murder without suffering the guilt and take his place as the rightful candidate from his province.
But Callum has a deep-seated mistrust of the Gifted. And the last thing he expects is to be confronted with an undeniable connection with Cate that neither of them understands or wants. With the fate of the country at stake, Callum and Cate search for ways to bare themselves to each other, and discover a darker force building within La Puissance..."
URBAN FANTASY/GHOST ROMANCE
"The Hazel Wood meets Laini Taylor in this gorgeous urban fantasy of sisterhood, ghosts, and old family curses.
Are the four Farthing sisters really descended from Persephone? This is what their aunt has always told them: that the women in their family can trace their lineage right back to the Goddess of the Dead. And maybe she's right, because the Farthing girls do have a ghost in the attic of their Manhattan brownstone ― a kind and gentle ghost named Henry, who only they can see.
When one of the sisters falls in love with the ghost, and another banishes him to the Underworld, the sisters are faced with even bigger questions about who they are..."
SPORTS ROMANCE
"Jane Austen meets Ali Hazelwood in this steamy, friends-to-lovers, STEM rom-com! He’s her best friend’s little brother and NHL forward. She’s a computer scientist used to being in control. The E.M.M.A., her elite AI training program, claims optimizing his performance requires one thing: the perfect match. According to its calculations, that’s her… Will Harriet discover that The E.M.M.A. knows best?"
FANTASY ROMANCE TRILOGY CONCLUSION
"...The explosive conclusion to New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Chloe C. Peñaranda's Nytefall trilogy.
The strongest light needs the deepest shadows. Reeling from shocking betrayal, the Star Maiden Astraea must now race against time to break the curse imprisoning her lover, Nyte. She will have to decide if the hand of darkness, or that of her enemy, is an alliance that could bring him back..."
THE PRIME MINISTER'S BODY GUARD WAS ONCE HER ONE NIGHT STAND!
"A secret romance writer discovers that the hottest story of summer might just be the one happening between her and the Prime Minister’s bodyguard, from the international bestselling author of Set On You."
➔➔ PREORDERS (coming soon!)
- Wish (Men of Inked Sinners Book 4) by Chelle Bliss – December 2 2025 | Dec 3, 2025
- Gluttony: The Dominant Sinner (Seven Deadly Sins Book 7) by Christi Caldwell
- A Witch For Mr. Bell (Witches of Christmas Grove Book 7) by Deanna Chase – December 4 2025
- When We Fall (Star Harbor Book 2) by Lena Hendrix – December 4 2025
- The Nest Before Christmas by Piper Rayne – December 4 2025
- Secret Kisses: A Fake-Relationship Romance (The Sterling Brothers Book 3) by Layla Hagen – December 5 2025
- Cold Stars Midnight Glow: A Dark Forbidden Fantasy (The Godkissed Bride Book 4) by Evie Marceau – December 8 2025
- In a Second (Friendship, RI Book 3) by Kate Canterbary – December 9 2025
- Just a Little Desire (A Sterling Family Crossover Novel Book 2) by Carly Phillips & Erika Wilde – December 16 2025
- Truth and Tinsel: A Marriage In Crisis Romance by Maya Alden | Dec 17, 2025
- My First Mistake by Sadie Kincaid | Dec 18, 2025
- Shifted Fate: Book Four (Broken Luna Series 4) by Alicia S. Rivers – December 24 2025
- State of Preservation, A First Family Novel (First Family Series Book 10) by Marie Force – December 25 2025
- King of Corruption: Dark, Mafia, Steamy Romance (Kings of Las Vegas Book 4) by Tammy Andresen – December 26 2025
- Sweet Deception: A Forced Proximity Mafia Romance (Irish Kings Book 4) by Renee Parker – December 30 2025
- Bluebird Gold by Devney Perry – December 30 2025
- You Can Scream (A Laurel Snow Thriller) by Rebecca Zanetti – December 30 2025
- Code Blue (Sisterhood Book 37) by Fern Michaels – December 30 2025
- Darkening Truth (Black Onyx Academy) Book 4 by Nikita Parmenter – December 31 2025
- Damaged Mogul (The Billionaire Moguls) by Scarlett Avery – December 31 2025
- THE MOON RAVEN by Grace Draven – December 31 2025
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