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"I heard her well before I saw her.
She was a roar of wind, a caress of power, of wonder.
Excitment pulsed through me. I might have discovered the hunting places of the drakkons more than fifteen years ago, but being in their presence never grew old."
- Of Steel and Scale (Book 1, The Drakkon Kin Trilogy) by Keri Arthur
NEW RELEASES
Leisl Leighton
The Blood and the Seer
Book 1, Blood-Rites
Released:
29 April
If you love stories with kick-ass witches, hot vampires, enemies to lovers, fated mates, grumpy-sunshine, discovering magical powers, prophecies and Chosen One narratives, all mixed with slow-burn sizzling sexual tension and a powerful romance, then The Blood of the Seer is the story for you.
Her blood carries ancient secrets. His blood carries her death …
Blind student, Ardenne Bartolli, has worked hard to prove herself worthy to be the next Prime to Vampire King, Lord Hei. Despite all the naysayers—the extremely rude and annoyingly attractive vampire, Gabriel, being foremost among them—she is determined to prove that her blindness will not hamper her ability to help Lord Hei fight the vampire cults.
Ancient vampire Gabriel has given his life to bringing down the evil that wants to turn the humans into blood-slaves. But when he is bonded to Ardenne by magics he doesn’t trust, his life upends. The ancient prophecy about the vampire and the blind witch is clear—a union between them could mean the end of everything he has fought to save; or it could mean he gets everything he never dared hope for. It’s safer to avoid her at all costs.
But Ardenne and fate have something else in mind.
A voice comes to Ardenne, telling her there’s a prophecy that ties her to Gabriel, and if she doesn’t uncover the truth of who she is, she won’t be strong enough to face the war to come. If that happens, doom, not love, will be her destiny.
Kelly Ethan
Banshee, Sea Monster and Sabotage
Book 3, Holly Harrow: Point Muse Cozy Mystery
Released:
30 April
A Banshee, a missing trident, and a killer with a taste for sabotage…
Let the mayhem begin.
Holly Harrow, witchy banshee, hates chaos and mayhem. So the last few trouble-free days have been blissful. Plenty of quiet to enjoy time with Death, aka Nate Mortis. And with the official launch of a brand new seafood restaurant, they have a venue for their first official date.
But the restaurant’s opening night ends in chaos and a body, with Elspeth Harrow, wicked witch of Point Muse, and Holly’s grandmother, caught red-handed with the weapon.
Someone’s determined to frame the wicked witch for murder and sink the new seafood restaurant. With the body count rising, Holly has no choice but to swing into banshee detective mode.
And don’t even mention her talking, stuffed Viking raven...
If you like snarky dialogue, murder and mayhem then you’ll love the third and final installment in Kelly Ethan’s new Point Muse Cozy Paranormal Mystery spin off series – Holly Harrow: A Point Muse Cozy Paranormal Mystery!
Lana Pecherczyk
Trials of Dusk and Dreams
Book 2, Fae Devils
Released:
29 April
in audiobook format
"I can tell you one thing, wolfie. She tastes good."
The Magnetic Island Pack have won a battle against the rogues, but the war is far from over. The Dark Alpha will retaliate quickly and hit the pack where it hurts most, by targeting their Fated mates. And he’s about to unleash his deadliest assassins yet. Vampires.
Rain Blackwood has resisted his Fated mate for years to protect her from his enemy. Since his brother abandoned the pack, Rain has made it his mission to restore Sly’s faith in the Moon Goddess and save him from turning feral. He needs to prove that the pack can protect their mates and form his own mating bond. That is, if it’s not already too late.
Eden Starr has loved Rain since she first laid eyes on him. But despite the unexplainable connection she feels to her mysterious friend, she can’t wait for him any longer. Determined to move on, Eden finds herself strangely infatuated with a charming, charismatic stranger interested in supporting her koala hospital. But Lucas isn’t who he seems, and Eden suddenly finds herself facing the horrors of the paranormal world. With her life on the line, Rain is the only man with the power to save her. But can Eden find the strength to overcome her fears and embrace her new fate? Can Rain defeat the devious bat-shifting vampires hiding in shadows? Or will saving Eden’s life cost Rain everything he believes in beneath the darkness of the new moon?
Mila Young and C.R. Jane
Rapture
Book 7, Little Shop of Spells Cozy Mysteries
Special Hardcover edition
They saved me…only to sacrifice me…
To him.
They call it the Rapture, when the vampire king comes.
And this time, he’s come for me.
Just as he’s come every ten years for so long, no one can even remember when it all began.
He’s the villain in my story, I see that right away.
But when his teeth sink into my skin…something happens.
Something that isn’t supposed to.
Instead of draining me like all the others…
He changes me.
Makes me like him.
Now I’m trapped in his kingdom of monsters.
Completely unrecognizable from the girl I once was.
He and his lost boys have changed the rules of the game.
But the more time that passes, the more I realize…I still want to play.
Rapture is a standalone reverse harem novel that can be read independently from the rest of the shared world. Rapture is a dark, reverse harem reimagining of Peter Pan with morally grey love interests and paranormal vibes. This is a complete standalone set in the MC Syndicates shared world and is intended for mature audiences.
MC Syndicates is a shared universe, crafted by a set of USA Today and International Bestselling authors, that feature an array of paranormal species, savage dominant men, and strong heroines. These stories are all set in the same world and can be read in any order.
Mila Young
The Onyx Covenant
part of the Lunaterra Chronicles
Released:
8 May
HE ONCE REJECTED HER HEART. NOW HE HUNTS FOR IT.
Lyra Mooncrest has spent years burying the memory of Theron Shadowmane—the wolf shifter who shattered her heart. Now, as the Harvest Ritual approaches, she's thrown into a deadly tradition that forces her deep into forbidden territory, where the ancient magic that could save her pack lies hidden.
But the ritual has a cruel twist—Lyra must work alongside Theron, the only man who ever made her feel worthless.
The ritual grounds are soaked in the blood of those who failed before her. Many participants would see Lyra fall just to eliminate the Mooncrest line, and Theron stands at the front of that line. With danger at every turn, Lyra must sharpen every weapon in her arsenal just to survive. Because when the ancient ritual begins, there are only two possible outcomes:
HUNT OR BE HUNTED. EITHER WAY, SOMEONE BLEEDS.
The Onyx Covenant is a STANDALONE paranormal fantasy romance filled with deadly magic, enemies-to-lovers tension, and a bond that neither fate nor fury can break.
Efthalia
Phantasma: The Awakening
Phantasia: A Bad Day on Olympus
Phoenix: The Rise
The three books in the Phi Athanatoi series are now available in audio (virtual narrator) in Amazon Audio US store
Released:
3 April
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Mel Teshco
Zander
Book 5, Alien Fugitives
Released:
22 May
She's barely scraping by. His affluence is all an act.
Rhonda is just barely holding it together. Her bills are piling up and with her younger brother just starting university, her income is further stretched to the limits. Then a man reeking of wealth and good looks steps into the café where she works and shows an interest in her. She's no gold digger, but an avaricious part of her begins to dream of a better life.
Zander was never looking for a relationship, not until the woman he meets working in a café pulls at his heart strings. He becomes a daily coffee addict in his desire to see her. Though he knows she is drawn to his supposed wealth, he doesn't correct her. Keeping her interested is his only goal.
So what happens when she discovers the truth—that not only isn't he wealthy, he's also an alien with a coldblooded enemy hot on his heels.
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Wicked Deeds
M.J. Scott
Book 5, Techwitch
Released:
15 April
My mother was a wicked witch. She sold my magic to a demon. I thought that that was the worst that my past had to offer. Turns out, I might be wrong about that…
I survived a journey into the Fae realm that could have ended in disaster. But it was hardly a victory. The dangerous witch we were pursuing went free and a piece of my past came back to haunt me. And even though I’m back in San Francisco, there’s no peace to be found.
Strange creatures are stalking the city. A disgruntled Fae lord and his minions won’t leave me alone. And my worst enemy might have a connection to me that I don’t want to face.
To add to my troubles, the half-Fae girl we rescued from the realm turns up on my doorstep, seeking a fresh start. Understandable but her presence might kick off a dangerous game of power that could end it all. And when the darkness that shaped my past threatens everything I’ve built, I’ll need to embrace dangerous allies and my own magic to survive.
TJ Nichols
Bullets and Blood
Book 1, Hunting Hearts
Released:
28 April
Vampire Nix Hadley wants nothing more than for everyone to forget he exists. He’s created a new life for himself far away from the bloody streets of the Melbourne feud that claimed the life of his family. Now a cellar door sales rep for a winery, he loves serving the tourists who visit, and he can always talk them into buying more than they planned with a little magic. This is the new start he needed, but he still sleeps badly and he’s wary of trusting anyone.
Lance Orlan has spent the last six months tracking down the male heir of the Hadley family. If he fails, he’ll never be blooded and turned into a full vampire. When Lance turns up at the winery where Nix works he doesn’t recognize the man he’s been hunting, all he sees is a cute hipster. Where is the cold-blooded killer?
The enemy has finally caught up with Nix. His life is about to come crashing down if he doesn’t do something drastic...
TJ Nichols
The Bodyguards' Familiar
Book 10, Familiar Mates
Released:
May
in audio format
Narrated by
Roberto Scarlato
Running time: 4 hrs and 46 mins
The son of an assassin is in need of protection...
Moon Jae-young can read minds, and most of the time, it’s a very useful skill. But when he’s assigned to protect the son of an assassin, it becomes something short of torture because Caleb’s thoughts run hot and dangerous.
When his assassin family is attacked, razorback shifter and bar owner Caleb Brammer narrowly escapes. His mother calls in a favor to ensure that he is protected. Now he’s stuck with a bodyguard who is all sharp words and cold glares.
The only thing they can agree on is finding the killer before they strike again.
Unable to resist, Jae-young gives in to Caleb’s flirting and the heat between them. The need to find the killer becomes more pressing because Caleb is his fated mate.
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HM Hodgson
Wrath
Book 1, Witch Wars
Released:
6 May
Who said enemies can't come with benefits?
Vella Knight, arcane artifact expert, never expected to be caught practicing banned magic—especially by Matthias Medea, the Witches’ Council most ruthless spellcaster. Instead of turning her in, Matthias offers a chilling deal: spy on her coven or face the Council’s wrath.
The catch? Vella needs a lost relic that only Matthias can find—if that means blackmailing him right back, so be it. Forced into an uneasy alliance, their hunt drags them to the United Kingdom, plunging them into the shadowy world of arcane witchcraft hidden within historical landmarks and forgotten works of art, where every step brings them closer to betrayal—and each other.
Their covens were enemies in a brutal war two decades ago, and old grudges run deep. Yet with every stolen glance and razor-sharp quip, the tension between them ignites into something deeper—something far more dangerous.
But some temptations are too strong to resist. As danger closes in and the hunt turns deadly, Vella and Matthias are drawn to a forbidden passion that could doom them both. With time running out and enemies on all sides, they must decide what matters most: the relic, their survival, or a desire that could destroy them both.
Content Note:
For the wellbeing of my readers, I'd like to advise of the following elements contained in the story: multiple explicit spicy scenes, violent and deadly scenes including parental death off and on page, acid attack (off page), facial scarring, poisoning, minor gore, kidnapping, voyeurism and public explicit displays.
Rachel Armstrong
Island Bite
Book 2, Wolf Shifters of Magnetic Island
Released:
8 May
"I can tell you one thing, wolfie. She tastes good."
The Magnetic Island Pack have won a battle against the rogues, but the war is far from over. The Dark Alpha will retaliate quickly and hit the pack where it hurts most, by targeting their Fated mates. And he’s about to unleash his deadliest assassins yet. Vampires.
Rain Blackwood has resisted his Fated mate for years to protect her from his enemy. Since his brother abandoned the pack, Rain has made it his mission to restore Sly’s faith in the Moon Goddess and save him from turning feral. He needs to prove that the pack can protect their mates and form his own mating bond. That is, if it’s not already too late.
Eden Starr has loved Rain since she first laid eyes on him. But despite the unexplainable connection she feels to her mysterious friend, she can’t wait for him any longer. Determined to move on, Eden finds herself strangely infatuated with a charming, charismatic stranger interested in supporting her koala hospital. But Lucas isn’t who he seems, and Eden suddenly finds herself facing the horrors of the paranormal world. With her life on the line, Rain is the only man with the power to save her. But can Eden find the strength to overcome her fears and embrace her new fate? Can Rain defeat the devious bat-shifting vampires hiding in shadows? Or will saving Eden’s life cost Rain everything he believes in beneath the darkness of the new moon?
Non Spec-Fic
Danni Line
A Rebel With Paws
Book 4, Trinket Bay K9 Mysteries
Released:
16 April
When secrets threaten a town’s safety, can love and duty survive the line of fire?
Sergeant Remi Lawson’s life revolves around his work, and his canine, Maverick. Transferred to Trinket Bay, nothing will change his well-controlled life. Then he meets Kayla—sweet, caring, and much too friendly for his liking.
With a thriving pet grooming business and a newfound interest as an amateur sleuth, Kayla Sinclair is excited to meet the new arrivals. Only Remi’s nothing like the other officers.
When shots are fired during a party, a body is found, and a local inhabitant goes missing, Kayla insists on helping. It’s the last thing Remi wants, not after what happened in his past. The simmering tension between them soon blurs the lines between duty and desire.
Could Kayla be the key to unlocking his guarded heart, or will Remi’s past destroy their future?
A Rebel with Paws, the fourth book in the Trinket Bay K9 Mystery Series, is a contemporary romantic suspense novel set in the fictional town of Trinket Bay in South Western Australia. While each book is a standalone, they’re best read in series order.
Annie Seaton
By the Billabong
Book 3, Daughters of the Darling
Released:
30 April
Erin O’Byrne returns to Ceann Mara, her family’s remote property on the Darling River, seeking peace after a painful marital breakup. Camping by the tranquil billabong, she hopes the solitude of the Australian bush will help her heal. While exploring the land, Erin discovers a long-forgotten memorial to a World War I soldier. Her sister, Cat, and father, Tom, who have been researching the family's history, are thrilled by the find and eager to uncover its secrets.
But Erin’s journey takes an unexpected turn when reclusive Miles McKenzie sets up camp beside her. Though initially guarded, she and Miles gradually develop a friendship that sparks a powerful attraction. Her family, however, worries that she’s moving too fast after her breakup, questioning whether she can truly trust Miles. As Erin struggles with her growing feelings and her family’s concerns, she must decide whether to follow her heart—or listen to the doubts that surround her?
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Annie Seaton
Osprey Reef
Re-released:
3 May
Love. Greed. Revenge. And a desperate search for answers ... Against the stunning backdrop of the Great Barrier Reef, two women in different eras discover how their hearts and fortunes are swayed by the secrets of the sea.
2019: Bethany Kristensen faces her toughest challenge to date, skippering the family charter business. With rivals doing their utmost to undercut her prices and reputation, the Kristensens' operation hangs by a thread. Winning the tender for a new scientific research program headed out to the farthest edge of the reef is her last chance to keep the business going. But when rumour and vandalism turn to outright sabotage, things take a drastic turn...
1934: Stella Booth flees a future of domestic drudgery in small-town outback Queensland, heading for employment and an independent life in Mackay. But fate has other plans and an accident en route sends her life spinning in a most unexpected direction...
Linked by a family mystery, decades apart, Bethany and Stella will both need to dig deeper than ever before to forge their place among the turbulent seas of the reef.
Australian author Annie Seaton applies her passion for the conservation of our iconic landscape to a compelling mystery and family saga of belonging.
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Mel Teshco
Take Me Hades, I'm Dying
Re-released:
22 March
Falling in love was never part of the deal, but the heart doesn’t care much for contracts—even if it’s a matter of life and death.
Dakota
I had no choice.
I would be his secret plaything, indulging his darkest desires and catering to his every demanding whim. I expected the worst.
Then, he touched me, and for the first time, I felt ecstasy, a desire so intense it threatened to consume me. I wanted to give him everything. I wanted a life together.
But he belongs to another. And my time on Earth is running out.
Jaxon
Dakota. Her name drips off my lips like nectar. The only woman who’s ever made me feel human. The only woman who’s ever made me feel capable of being my own man.
I thought what we had was more than just an arrangement.
I know her. She’s hiding something dark, something she can’t handle on her own. I’m determined to protect her before it’s too late.
Because I also know the toll sinister secrets can take.
As the clock ticks away, with evil closing in, Jaxon and Dakota’s secret love hangs in the balance. If you enjoy gripping tales of a love in crisis, a strong FMC who overcomes unimaginable—often painful—odds, and a bad boy MMC who finally sees the light, this book is for you.
Mel Teshco
Sisters in Love Collection
Released:
4 May
Three sisters...will they each find their own happily-ever-afters?
Clarissa may have been daydreaming about her head stockman, Brandon, every day and night of the long, hot drought, but Brandon has never been anything more than friendly and professional, and Clarissa has long accepted that life will never imitate fantasy. Until Brandon recommends an old friend—a renowned bull rider and stockman—for a job, and suddenly Clarissa finds herself in the middle of a competition between two of the hottest men that she’s ever seen. But Clarissa doesn’t fancy herself a prize—and with two cowboys willing to do whatever it takes to make her happy, she might just decide that the winner takes all.
To all of Sydney’s society, Camilla is just the upstart, gold-digging waitress that somehow managed to snare one of Australia’s most eligible bachelors.
Camilla can’t pretend that the gossip and the innuendo following her wherever she goes doesn’t bother her, but when the world gets too much, she just stays in her beautiful home, with her beautiful husband. After all, no one knows what goes on behind closed doors, and plenty goes on at Camilla’s house.
Kristen Treymore isn't living, she's existing, stuck in a marriage to protect her stepdaughter from Jack, an alcoholic who uses his fists to communicate. When Conrad Doyle, childhood friend and the man whose heart she unwittingly broke, shows up on her doorstep and offers her a lifeline, she can't refuse.
What she never dreams possible is how much she still wants him—but is that enough to keep them together when terror still beats deep in her heart?
SALES
Annie Seaton
Books 1-4, Daughters of the Darling
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