"DANE
Vampire.
You've got to be f@cking kidding me.
Me - a special unit enforcer. A soldier. A hunter. A killer of rogue vampires. And yet here I am - locked in a handshake with one, in broad daylight. The handshake is a necessary formality when dealing with clients. Instead it defiles. My skin crawls as it recognises what it is before I let myself admit it."
- What You Know by M.L. Tompsett
NEW RELEASES
Lana Pecherczyk
The Company of Vengeful Crows
Book 10, Season of the Crow, Fae Guardians
Released:
30 August
There’s a reason crows circle overhead nightly. It's to remind themselves of where they’ve been, where they’re going, and, most importantly, who they’re with—who is friend, and who is foe.
Guardian River spent years cataloging every detail of how his best friend accidentally electrocuted his wings, leaving him scarred, flightless, and furious. The healers say his molting is psychological. That he needs to “forgive and forget” to heal. Crows don’t forget. And River won’t forgive. Nothing—not injury, not duty, not friendship—will stop him from delivering justice.
But then Blake Hartley turns up and everything changes. She’s a glittery, stubborn, married human from the past with a knack for fixing broken things and a smile that makes his feathers twitch. She’s not supposed to matter. She’s not supposed to get him.
When their bond snaps into place, he becomes desperate to deny the one thing he swore off: love. Crow shifters don’t mate like other Fae. When they fall, they fixate. Obsession ruined his best friend, and now he can’t breathe without Blake’s emotions bleeding through their connection. She’s optimistic when he’s drowning in vengeance. She believes in second chances when he knows some betrayals can’t be forgiven. She believes broken things can be fixed.
The problem is, River is starting to believe her. He’s starting to forget, to forgive, which is dangerous now that secrets are surfacing. Ones that threaten to rewrite everything the Fae Guardians thought they knew about their foes, their friends … even the ones they loved and lost.
And at the center of it all?
Cloud.
River’s best friend.
And perhaps ... the villain they never saw circling.
After nine books of secrets, the Company of Vengeful Crows is finally gathering. This isn’t just a love story. It’s the spark that ignites the beginning of the end.
Perfect for fans of found family, forced proximity, fated mates, fish-out-of-water heroines finding their inner power, magical crow boys with unresolved trauma and their “who did this to you?” flavor of obsession. And wings. Not safe to read at work.
Each book in this “Best of Booktok” series features a separate couple with a satisfying HEA. Read them out of order for the individual romance and spice, or binge the lot for the plot. Definitely the plot.
Leisl Leighton
Witch Cursed
Book 6, Gods Cursed
Released:
26 August
A lost love, an unknown child, a curse that threatens them all …
Loki is thrilled to find his lover and her sons didn’t die horribly at Zeus’ hand thousands of years ago but were transported through time by his mentor Demeter, their memories stripped and their powers shielded by an ancient spell. That joy soon turns to ashes when he realises he can never tell Daphne who she is and what they were together unless he wants to unleash an ancient terror on them all. He can’t even claim her youngest son, Gideon, as his own child – a pain that strikes close to his damaged heart.
Until a few months ago, Daphne Edmonds never knew magic existed, let alone that Gods and Goddesses roamed the earth. But when her best friend is outed as an ancient God and his family and friends turn out to be witches, demi-Gods and Cupids, she has no choice but to accept. However, when she and her sons begin to change into creatures of myth, she can’t help but place the blame solely at the feet of one particular, very annoying and far too attractive God of Mischief.
Despite all Loki’s efforts to hide the truth, the ancient witch curse that plagues his life seems to want to make things exponentially worse. When Daphne and her sons begin to change into creatures of legend, it’s not only Zeus’ wrath he has to worry about – but the ancient evil that will seek to use them to help it destroy everything Loki has spent his life protecting.
The above cover was done by Samantha Marshall.
Lilliana Rose
The Encantado's Kiss
Monster Romance
(multi-author series)
Released:
15 September
To save my dying sister, I must break the most sacred law of the Encantados—never surface in the human world.
As a pink river dolphin shifter, setting foot on land means risking permanent exile. But Inaiá’s life hangs by a thread, and only a mythical human-world flower can save her. Desperate and armed with ancient magic, I trade my fins for feet.
That’s when I crash—literally—into Caio.
He’s human. Forbidden. And yet his kindness disarms me, and his touch sparks something I’ve never known. A connection that defies logic… and law.
But his world is dangerous. And the magic I carry draws enemies from both sides of the water. Caught between saving my sister, protecting the man I’m falling for, and facing the wrath of my queen, I stand on the edge of war.
If I fail, the cost won’t just be my heart—but the future of both our worlds.
Lilliana Rose
Emerald and Shadow
Released:
28 August
My kingdom is dying.
I am next in line for the throne, but a crown means nothing in a kingdom consumed by shadow. A desperate whisper of magic leads me to a Rhysand Page. Not the legendary dragon I sought but a broken man hiding amongst humans.
He hasn’t shifted in decades, but I sense a flicker of power within him—a fire I must rekindle. I offer him everything—my hand, my crown, my very being.
To save my kingdom, I’ll bargain with a dragon. To save his soul, he’ll embrace the fae. But in this dance of fire and shadow, will we find salvation or destruction?
Lilliana Rose
Whispers of the Dragon's Dawn
Released:
28 August
Special Edition
Foil and sprayed edges
I never expected to bond with someone… let alone a dragon shifter.
Roran is everything my rational mind tells me to fear—powerful, dangerous, a creature of ancient magic and primal instincts. But his touch ignites a fire within me, a longing I can’t deny, a bond that defies the laws of nature and the boundaries of our separate worlds.
I’m caught in a web of ancient prophecy and clan rivalries, which I don’t understand.
Trapped in a cavern, with only the dragon eggs for company, I must face my fears, embrace the unknown, and fight for a future I never dared to dream of. Because even in the darkest of nights, a dragon's love can ignite a dawn.
Note: This print version is the Dragon Bond and Dragon Reborn ebooks.
This is the start of my dragon shifter series.s soul, he’ll embrace the fae. But in this dance of fire and shadow, will we find salvation or destruction?
Cassie Laelyn
Unwavering
Book 6, The Fallen Guardians
Released
12 September
River has always excelled at being the best. The best brother, the best friend, the best dresser. But never the best Guardian. So when Fate assigns him his first solo mission, he dives in with both wings. Until a Fallen suddenly hijacks his dreams, and throws his path into a deadly spiral. Now, he’s in a race to save his soul… and hers.
Broken and betrayed, Ebony is fresh out of allies. Held captive by the Guardians, she will do anything to escape and keep her sister safe. Including, trusting an angel. But when her ticket to freedom falls ill with a mysterious sickness, trusting her heart becomes the greatest danger.
With a power as cunning as Fate on the loose, River and Ebony must battle a new evil, before one of them pays the ultimate price.
Each book in the series features a different main couple with a swoony HEA (no cliffhangers!). But if you'd like to follow along with the villain's story, the series is best read in order.
Cassandra L Shaw
Blood Secrets
Book 2, The Vampire King's Daughter
Released:
7 August
Alyssa believed that killing a rogue vampire would make her town safe, but a new monster with a murderous agenda has strutted into Fielding, endangering everyone once again.
When Alyssa ripped a vampire’s heart out with claws she never knew she possessed, she realized she wasn’t fully human. Now, she’s grappling with her identity and what it means for her future.
Stirling, her vampire boyfriend, wants to keep her safe and pretend nothing has changed. But his brother? He recognizes her true nature and encourages her to embrace it, even if it means admitting he feels more for her than he should.
Then Xavier, a ruthless vampire with lethal intent and a gang of hired killers, arrives in town, with a single mission:
To eliminate the local lycans.
The very pack that happens to be her friend’s family.
Caught between two vampire brothers, a hunted shifter pack, and the monstrous truth of her heritage clawing its way to the surface, Alyssa faces an impossible choice:
Conceal her true self or become the threat Xavier never saw coming.
Blood Secrets is a dark YA fantasy filled with slow-burn tension, dangerous devotion, hidden legacies, morally gray characters, and the fierce kind of love that gets people killed.
TJ Nichols
Mytho Investigations Volume 1
Books 1-3, Mytho Investigations
Released:
5 September
Ten years ago the mythological world collapsed into ours, stranding dragons, vampires, elves, mermaids and more...
The Mytho Investigations mm urban fantasy series follows Jordan (a human cop) and Edra (a dragon shifter) as they solve crime and fall in love.
Police officer Jordan and dragon shifter Edra might have to work together, but they don’t trust each other—even if sparks do fly between them.
If anyone finds out Jordan’s a mytho sympathizer, it could kill his career. No one can know that he frequents the satyr dens and uses the drug Bliss. Another satyr overdose might not get much attention, but two dead humans? That shouldn’t be possible.
And it might not be an accident.
Edra, Mythological Services Liaison, has been covering up mytho crimes to protect the community’s reputation. With a mayoral election looming, the last thing his people need is a scandal.
To get a murderer off the streets, Jordan and Edra will be spending a lot of time together, and it won’t be easy to keep up with their deceptions… or to keep resisting each other.
Includes:
Lust and other Drugs
Greed and other Dangers
Envy and other Cravings
Mila Young
Curse of the Fae
Complete Winter's Thorn series
Special Edition
Released:
September
"She is breathtaking, powerful, everything we’ve been searching for. And once we convince her that she is ours, we will satisfy her in every way until her true potential is realised."
I am nothing. A girl with no past.
But then they crash into my world.
Three sexy-as-hell fae princes who insist I belong to them, that only they can satisfy my every need.
I want to reject them, but I can’t deny the way my body reacts to theirs. I crave their touch, their lips against my skin, and the way they make me feel that I am so much more.
But when they take me to a magical realm where war spreads like poison and once-powerful royals are slaughtered, I fear I’ve made a grave mistake.
My fae princes insist I’m important. I’m the key to saving them.
I want to believe them but these three fae princes who have sworn to protect me are keeping dangerous secrets. Ones that if I don’t unravel soon just might be the death of me…
Readers can’t get enough of this captivating enemies to lovers fae romance saga, spanning over 900 pages! Dive into four enthralling books featuring a strong heroine and three devoted fae princes who will stop at nothing to protect their fated mate. Immerse yourself in this steamy paranormal romance, filled with high-stakes action, suspense, forbidden attractions, and intense love scenes that will leave you wanting more!
To Catch A Fae
To Seduce A Fae
To Tame A Fae
To Claim A Fae
Featuring a matte cover, this paperback collection includes the complete Winter's Thorn Collection with all 4 books in one. Discover this spellbinding journey of romance and adventure where fairies, fantasy romance, and a thrilling enemies to lovers tale await.
This special edition includes:
A gorgeous foiled cover
Stunning printed edges
Chapter artwork
Fun Mila Young stickers
Book Size: 6 x 9
Book Style: Paperback
Pages: 902 pages
Non Spec-Fic
Anna Hackett
Before and After
Book 2, Langston Hotels
Expected Release:
14 August
I never expected to become a single mom. Back in my Colorado hometown, all I have time for is work and raising my grieving nephew.
I don’t have time for a man.
Especially a tall, dark, and broody one.
Allie
I’ve swapped city life for small town. Designer suits for a housekeeping uniform. And don’t get me started on my lack of sleep. But I’d do it all again in a heartbeat to take care of my nephew.
Now my life revolves around running hotel housekeeping at the Langston Windward and taking care of my kiddo.
Oh, it also involves trying to avoid our cold, scowling, ex-military head of security. Everywhere I turn, I see Caden Castro and his muscled body and inky-black eyes.
And every time I see him, he’s watching me.
Caden
As head of security for Langston Hotels, my job is to fly in, upgrade security, then fly out. Since I left the military, I keep my life simple and avoid distractions.
Works helps me escape the memories and guilt that never go away.
Except, since I came to Windward, all I can think about is Allie Ford.
It isn’t just her long legs and lean body, it’s her fierce attitude and spirit. But she’s a hard-working single mom, and I’m a man with nothing to offer.
Then a group of dangerous guests into extreme sports arrive. They have trouble written all over them, and when Allie gets sucked into that trouble, it changes everything.
Whatever line I have to cross, I’ll do it to keep her safe.
Special Paperback Edition
D.K. Hood
The Liar I Married
Released:
22 August
I trusted him with my life. I shouldn’t have…
Opening my eyes, I see a nurse standing over my bed. She wipes away my tears as she tells me I was in a car crash and it was my fault. Confused, I only remember snapshots of my life, but I’m not convinced the crash was an accident.
My marriage had been perfect, until my husband, John, met Rebecca. He said they were just friends and that I was imagining things when I saw them cosied up like they were on a date. Now, as I lie in my recovery bed, fragments of that night come back to me—John late home from work, an empty wine glass, Rebecca climbing out of John’s car, a blazing row on the doorstep…
I beg John to tell me what happened, but he insists I don’t try to recall any details, that it’ll harm my recovery. He reminds me that I’m lucky to even be alive.
But when someone leaves a note, my blood runs cold: Don’t trust anyone. Were my instincts right? Did someone try to kill me? As I look into my husband’s lying eyes, all I can think is, will I make it out of this marriage alive…?
This absolutely nail-biting, and addictive psychological thriller is perfect for readers of The Housemaid, The Girl on the Train and The Perfect Marriage. Prepare to be hooked!
D.K. Hood
Their Haunted Hearts
Book 27, Detectives Kane and Alton
Released:
9 September
Lightning flashes overhead as she walks along the isolated path out of town. She listens to the rumble of thunder until she hears the unmistakable sound of heavy boots on the path behind her. She starts to run, but he’s faster and she already knows there is no one for miles to hear her screams…
It’s Halloween in Black Rock Falls and among the small town’s annual festivities, Sheriff Jenna Alton and her deputy David Kane are called to a gruesome discovery. Where there was once a plastic mannequin in a coffin, now stands the lifeless body of a young woman, her pale skin illuminated under the heavy stormy sky.
Taking in the victim’s long dark hair and still blue eyes, it’s the bite marks on her neck that have Jenna’s fearing what kind of monster could have inflicted such wounds. Could this be the most sick and twisted murderer Black Rock Falls has ever seen?
Days later, Jenna’s heart breaks when another vulnerable young woman is found at another Halloween attraction in the centre of Black Rock Falls. As Jenna surveys the scene, she instantly notices the familiar deep red bite marks on her neck.
With the whole town gripped with fear that a vampire-like killer is on the loose, Jenna works around the clock to hunt down the fiend who is stalking vulnerable young women. When she links the bodies to a cold case, it’s clear he has taken many victims.
As Jenna finally gets a breakthrough, a violent storm shuts off the small town, giving the murder the perfect chance to kill again, but Jenna puts herself in unthinkable danger to catch him. Will she stop him before he can take another life or has Jenna finally met her match?
Christina Phillips
Deceived by the Highlander
Book 2, Daughters of the Isle
Released:
2 September
His mission: To wed Freyja MacDonald – by any means possible.
Alasdair Campbell, unacknowledged bastard son of the late earl, is driven by two things: Loyalty to his half-brother, the current earl, and a burning ambition to rise through the ranks of Clan Campbell. He’ll do whatever it takes to leave his tortured past behind him, and to climb closer to his coveted barony. If that means seducing a woman he’s never met into marriage so the earl can claim her land in the Western Isles, it’s a small price to pay.
And then he meets her, and his world is turned upside down…
He's the most honorable man she’s ever met.
Freyja MacDonald isn’t easily swayed by a handsome face or honeyed tongue, but Alasdair Campbell fairly sweeps her off her feet with his down-to-earth charm. What’s more, he respects her work as a healer, something she knows to her cost not all men do.
Straight-talking and practical, she appreciates how Alasdair understands her commitment for the unvarnished truth rather than pretty lies, and their stolen kisses have her imagining a future together. Not that it’s possible, for she is bound to her land through an ancient prophecy of her foremothers and Alasdair must soon return to his grand castle in the Highlands. Yet she can’t deny the longing to be with him wherever that might be.
But the truth never stays buried forever…
Annie Seaton
New Beginnings
Book 5, Duckwinwilla Days
Released:
20 August
Desperate for a fresh start away from her family's farm, preschool teacher Amelia Johnson can no longer watch her father's declining health or endure her sister's constant criticism. When she finds the perfect rental within walking distance of her classroom, it feels like fate has finally smiled upon her.
That is, until the charming and frustratingly handsome Daniel Dupont appears on her doorstep, with an already signed lease—and he's moving in. As they reluctantly agree to share the cosy cottage, Amelia discovers that living with the gorgeous Frenchman stirs feelings she's not prepared for.
Between her grandmother's wholehearted approval of Daniel and the secrets he seems to be keeping, Amelia must decide: should she guard her heart and retreat to the familiar comfort of her family farm, or take a chance on the unexpected romance blooming under their shared roof?
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Carolyn Wren
Books 1-7, Love Under Fire
Expected Re-Release:
30 August
From book 1:
Jared Knight, together with a select group of colleagues, works for international governments, tracking down the worst criminals humanity has to offer. His secretive and dangerous profession leaves no time, or freedom for relationships, especially not with the gently raised daughter of a prominent diplomat who catches his eye in the glittering ballrooms of Monaco.
Despite his attraction, he vows to keep Cecilia Benedict in his past, until an unknown stalker threatens her future.
Celicia has been receiving notes from an admirer, one who knows far too much about her. Her father seeks help in dealing with the growing menace, and Jared steps out of the shadows to become her protector. Cecilia finds herself intensely intrigued by this quiet man with deep grey eyes, and when they’re emotionally thrown together, he becomes so much more than just a bodyguard.
But someone is biding his time, threatening to destroy their relationship before it can even begin.
Suzanne Gilchrist
A Life with You
Book 1, Outback Hearts
Released:
5 August
READERS: Note this story was originally published as Cotton Field Dreams - Mindalby Outback Romance Book 1.
New cover, title and re-edited - story remains essentially the same.
Her family name is tarnished by fraud. His family farm is under threat of bankruptcy. And Mindalby could soon become a ghost town.
To clear her uncle’s name, Sasha Bernstein follows a lead to a remote outback community. After several months working for the largest employer in town, she’s failed to uncover the evidence she needs. When the business closes its gates overnight, the boss goes into hiding and suspicion soon falls on Sasha as the townspeople seek someone to blame.
Cole Mitchell, a single dad who loves his life as a cotton farmer and does his best to give back to the community, needs payment for recent contracting work he performed at the mill or his farm will be in jeopardy. He’s looking for someone stable, not a woman shrouded in secrets.
Drawn together by circumstances, the strong pull between them is unexpected - and maybe even a little unwelcome by both. Her passion has always been to help others, living a nomadic life Sasha has used her nursing skills in the most dangerous places on earth. Is it possible for her to settle in one place? While Cole needs someone stable, not a woman shrouded in secrets, he wonders should he trust her with not only his own heart but that of his children's?
As the days pass and the townspeople swing between anger and despair, it becomes increasingly apparent Sasha has a target painted on her back. Together, they must discover who is the true villain before the town implodes.
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Melody Beckett
Mistletoe Mishaps
An Alien Holiday Romance
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All I wanted for Christmas is to talk to the hot alien delivery guy… but that was before he told me I’m his mate. Can I trust that he’s for real?
Annie Seaton
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Annie Seaton
Outback Escape: The Sister
Book 3, The Augathella Girls
On Sale now on Amazon!
When Sophie Cartwright comes home to Augathella, she doesn’t get the welcome she expected. Her brother, Braden, has got his father act together, the new staff at Kilcoy Station are keeping things running, and Sophie, well, she feels . . . unwanted. As for her ex, Kent Mason, he and his attitude could go take a flying leap.
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