"Luiza
To venture into the human world was forbidden, a transgression punishable by exile. But as I watched Inaia's life ebb away with each shallow breath, exile seemed a small price to pay.
The cool, camp air of our grotto should have been a comfort, but it did nothing to soothe the fever consuming her. I smoothed a damp cloth across her forehead, the skin of her human torso already feeling dry and papery. Her dolphin tail, usually the vibrant pink of an Amazon lily, now held the ashen hue of death where it met the water's surface."
- The Encantado's Kiss (Monster Brides) by Lilliana Rose
NEW RELEASES
JL Peridot
Until We Meet Again
Released:
28 October
A time traveller absconds to the past in search of her lost love.
One word: my name. A call from Origin through the neural lace grafted to my brain and nerves, connecting me to another place in another time. A reminder of what I’m here to do.
I clutch a bottle cap; its sharp metal edges ground me in the present. It’s funny, don’t you think, to consider this moment the present, as if the past and future I came from aren’t supposed to exist? If you were here, I’d ask. You’d smile and kiss my forehead and say you love my nonsense questions.
But you’re not here. They want me to forget you ever were.
Birdie Song
The Pumpkin Spice Romance anthology
contains cosy paranormal romance storyCinnamon, Ginger, Nutmeg, Love
Released:
25 October
Autumn rolls in with pumpkin spice lattes and second chance romances.
Between cinnamon dust sunsets, and porch lit laughter, these stories will leave you swooning.
From five must read authors comes: meet again moments, mended hearts, and hopeful encounters.
Snuggle in for tales that blend the comfort of Fall with the gentle glow of a second chance at love.
Download The Pumpkin Spice Romance today!
Ruby St. George
Strange Magic
Book 1, Touch of MagicReleased:
24 October
Most witches have cute, fluffy kittens as their familiar. Not me. I’ve bonded a cranky wolf shifter. And if he finds out, I’m toast.
Darcy’s got one chance to win her freedom from the Witch clan who raised her. All she has to do is the impossible: convince a cranky wolf shifter, Jones, to help her forge a truce between the Witches and the Wolves.
When her magical gift of seeing auras evolves into the ability to influence people, she must keep it a secret or she'll never escape from the clan.
There’s only one option – secure the truce before they find out, then disappear. If only Jones would co-operate.
Jones left his pack for a reason, and if she uses her strange new magic to force him to help, then she's no better than the clan. If she doesn't, she’ll be trapped in a life of servitude. And if he learns that she's accidentally bonded him as her Familiar, she'll be toast.
Fans of Ilona Andrews, Faith Hunter and Keri Arthur will love this slow burn paranormal romance.
K.A. Montefiore
Justice
Book 1, Shadows End
Released:
2 September
Judge.
Jury.
Executioner.
Justice White, a newly qualified criminal lawyer, has always fought for what is right, but a letter from her dead mother turns her world upside down. Discovering she is the human incarnate of Themis, the goddess of justice, she has been tasked with weighing the hearts of criminal supernaturals and shifters.
Weird things start happening. Her eyes change color. She can see auras. Then she acquires powers to die for, and her hot, but hostile neighbor, Slade Alexander, turns out to be her Guardian.
Now she must make a choice, just like the tarot card predicted. She must choose between the legal career she has worked so hard to achieve or fighting injustice in a world she never knew existed.
Does she continue to live the life she has or the one she’s destined for?
Lilliana Rose
Fated Fates anthology
contains story Ember and Obsidian
Released:
1 November
When the world ices over, destinies collide.
Frozen Fates is a chilling yet enchanting collection of paranormal and fantasy tales that trap characters in storms, cabins, and circumstances where escape is impossible and sparks are inevitable. Within these pages, love battles frost, secrets thaw in the dark, and fate proves inescapable.
All proceeds from Frozen Fates will go to one of the charities the event is supporting, bringing warmth and hope where it’s needed most. Step inside, and discover the magic that only isolation and ice can awaken.
This collection includes:
Claimed by the Panther by Bonnie Snow & Eliza Spark
The Rise of Beasts and Bones by Brooklyn Dean
Ember & Obsidian by Lilliana Rose
The Crow and the Hollow Hill by Serene Conneeley
Content Creation by LK Shear
Kindred Spirits by Serafina Jax
Supernova by L. Firminger
Under the Frost by Kathleen Kelly
All profits will be donated to Starlight Foundation.
Lilliana Rose
Moonlight Promenade
Time for Monsters (multi-author series)
Released: 18 May in paperback format
Ebook released:
10 November
I never believed time travel was possible.
Until a mysterious pendant transported me to Victorian London, where I’m hunted by dark creatures known as shadows, beings that drain my energy and stalk my every move.
That’s when I learned monsters are real.
Lord Nathaniel Blackwood is cursed—caught mid-transformation between man and werewolf, shunned by high society. But not all monsters are evil, and Nathaniel might be the only one who can help me survive.
Our forbidden attraction sparks a fire I can’t control. I’m trapped in the past and drawn into a future I never imagined—where every touch is a risk, and every whispered word could cost me my life.
If Nathaniel and I can uncover who’s behind the shadows and their twisted purpose, I might have a chance to return to my own time.
But the longer I stay, the more I want to remain—no matter the danger or who wants the pendant… or me.
Mel Teshco
His Asset
Book 1, The Unnaturals
Released:
30 October
My name is a number, or at least it had always been that way until Adam, my master, brings me to his home and calls me Bella.
He almost makes me feel human—almost—but I’m as much animal as I am person, a travesty to nature according to the vile scientists who created me. That Adam also makes me feel desired, a woman he wants as his own, sends me into a tailspin I can’t control.
But then, I distrust everyone, especially men. I plan my escape, making use of my untried wings to get away. I’m exhausted when I land in a grungy part of a strange city. When a feral gang of men try to overpower me and have their wicked way, I use my powers to overthrow them, but ultimately it’s a stranger, a street-toughened man named Reuben, who saves me.
I willingly stay with him. He’s known as Chief in the underground fighting world, where he battles against other hardened men for glory and cash prizes. But behind closed doors he shows me his tender side, and he makes me feel again, filling some of the void Adam left in my heart.
Or so I thought.
It isn’t until I’m captured again by Adam that I question everything I’ve resisted.
How can I want to be with this brilliant man of science even as I want to be with a man who rules the streets?
Which of them should I trust? Who do I love?
I guess I’m about to find out.
The above cover is by Eleni Konstantine's alter-ego, HelzKat Designs.
HM Hodgson
Weapon
Book 2, Witch Wars
Released:
30 October
Bound by magic. Hunted by danger. One kiss away from destruction.
Vella Knight knows two things: one, Ellaine—the witch who raised her and rules the Council with a spiked iron wand—is pure evil. And two, if Vella wants to save her sister, she’d better hide her secrets, train hard in her newfound magic, and find an ancient set of bone runes before Ellaine does.
And Vella isn't the only one on the hunt.
Enter Matthias Medea: enemy-with-benefits turned emotionally-complicated-ally. Vella walked away from him weeks ago, but now he’s back—stuck to her side like magical duct tape. His excuse? He needs the runes to recover his coven’s stolen grimoires and end Ellaine’s reign. The other reason? His dangerously unstable power is bonded to Vella’s, and if Ellaine finds out, she’ll obliterate them both.
Now, the two must fake indifference while following an international hunt for clues to the lost runes, dodging enemies, and trying not to explode—literally. But the more time they spend together, the harder it is to pretend their bond is just magical.
As their attachment deepens, the stakes skyrocket. If Vella can’t harness her bone magic, if she and Matthias can’t stabilize their connection, if their secrets are discovered, Ellaine might get her hands on the runes. And trust Vella on this: that woman can never be allowed near ultimate power.
Love. Lies. Explosive magic. And two witches who will burn it all down to save the people they love.
Leisl Leighton
A Love Cursed Christmas Wish
Prequel, Gods Cursed
On sale now for USD .99c!
Released:
4 November
A Christmas Wish, A Love Denied, A World in Danger
All cupid, Tamuel, wants is to help star-crossed and cursed lovers, Jules and Bas, regain their Christmas Spirit. But when he convinces Bas to help him make a Christmas Wish to Santa, he has no idea how much trouble that will land them in.
That is until a rather grumpy elf riding on a slightly crazed Rudolph arrives to kidnap him to the North Pole and show him just how badly he’s stuffed up. In making the wish, not only has he accidently broken Jules and Bas’ curse, but it’s caused thousands of years of their cursed-repressed sexual longing to rebound on Santa – who granted the wish – and is now expanding out to affect the entire world through Santa’s Christmas magic.
Now, if they don’t manage to undo the wish in the next few hours, Bas and Jules’ love will destroy Christmas Spirit and curse the world. But how do you undo a Christmas Wish you wished with all your heart when doing so will return an evil curse to the people you love the most in the world? What is a well-meaning cupid to do?
Perfect for fans of Lucifer, The Sandman, Sherrilyn Kenyon, Nalini Singh, Kresley Cole, and Gena Showalter—a world where gods, witches, Christmas and mortals collide in sizzling, fate-twisting romance.
If you love action-packed Christmas stories with fated mates, hot heroes, witches discovering their powers, second chance spicy romance, curses, a hot Santa, grumpy elves, slightly crazed reindeer and plenty of Christmas Spirit, then A Love Cursed Christmas Wish is the story for you.
Kelly Ethan
The Murderous Monster and the Stony Gaze
Book 3, Point Muse Cozy Mysteries
Released:
14 August
in paperback!
There's a murder at the pet show, a monster on the loose and a nosy librarian turned sleuth. Let the mayhem begin...
Xandie Meyers and Point Muse had settled into a peaceful routine after a spate of supernatural murders and mayhem. But the peace is upset with the grand opening of Point Muse Springs Resort and its drawcard event, the Supernatural Pet and Familiar Show-S.P.A.F.S for short.
Not everyone is happy with the resort opening and the pet show coming to town. A series of accidents, hoof and horn disease and gastro plagues the contestants. But when the competition favorite is turned to stone and the show takes a fatal turn, the prime suspect is Amelia Harrow. Witch, Vet, pet show hater and Xandie's Aunt.
Xandie has no choice but to turn Sherlock librarian and go undercover at the pet show with a trash-talking pug named Colin. It's time to pet up, win the show and solve a murder...
Can Xandie survive long enough to navigate her freaky new world? Or will things that go bump in the night have her for a midnight snack?
If you like snarky dialogue, murder and mayhem then you'll love the next installment in Kelly Ethan's Point Muse Mysteries, a new cozy paranormal mystery series. Unlock the mayhem of The Murderous Monster and the Stony Gaze!
TJ Nichols
Survival and Other Scars
Book 2, Mytho Collapse
Released:
14 October
in audio format in author store
Pan and Noah's story continues...
For every problem Pan solves, he makes three more, but accidentally turning Noah–his only connection to magic and the man who has been helping him–into a selkie might be the worst. Now he needs to earn Noah’s trust, and Pan has no idea where to start. He’s a god; people are supposed to beg him for forgiveness and aid.
Then a group of drak start following him around, thinking that he’ll be able to help them recover their ability to breathe fire. The last thing anyone needs is shapeshifting fire-breathing cats. But when they offer their prayers, Pan can’t refuse.
Noah should have realized he couldn’t trust a word that fell off Pan’s tongue before kissing him. Now, he kind of needs him because there are no other living selkies, and he doesn’t know what to do. Not that he even wants to be a selkie, but the coat is now his, and only his. As much as he wants to run away from all of this, the mythos aren’t going anywhere, and helping Pan gives him something to do.
The trouble is, the more he is around the powerless god, the easier it becomes to forgive him because he really is trying to help his people, even if it is only so they will worship him again. At least this time, Noah understands Pan only cares about himself.
Or at least he thought he understood…
TJ Nichols
The Thief's Familiar
Book 12, Familiar Mates
now available at other retailers
Agent Kavi Dhillon has dedicated two years to hunting the elusive thief known as Wraith. But capturing his image—or catching him—is a feat yet to be achieved. Now, Wraith is after the ultimate prize: a phoenix egg. Is it a real phoenix egg? No one knows. But the Coven wants it, along with the thief and the mysterious buyer.
Adrian Tanner didn’t choose a life of thievery—it chose him when survival meant breaking the rules at sixteen. Two decades later, he’s a master of magic and stealth, earning his reputation as Wraith through carefully selected, high-stakes jobs. By day, Adrian is a reclusive business owner; by night, he’s a shadow in the world of crime. When he’s hired to steal the phoenix egg, the money and the challenge are irresistible. The only hitch? He’s not the only thief on the job.
Two opposites come together in this MM fated mates romance between a scarred, enigmatic thief and the charismatic tiger shifter determined to catch him. Secrets, passion, and danger ignite as their worlds—and hearts—collide.
Non Spec-Fic
Lilliana Rose
Focus on the Farmer
Released:
6 November
I capture moments for a living, hiding behind my camera. The Royal Adelaide Show was just another assignment, until Jackson Pearce, a ruggedly handsome farmer with a quiet strength and haunting blue eyes, forces me into the frame. After his bull introduces us headfirst, my job transforms into a dizzying, heart-pounding complication.
He sees past my city-girl defenses, stirring feelings I thought were buried. But his life is dirt roads and wide-open spaces, and mine is deadlines and duty to my dad. Jackson represents a future I never imagined, one that terrifies and tempts me in equal measure.
The connection is real, the chemistry explosive, but can a love sparked in the heat of the show survive the distance? Or will choosing him mean losing myself?
Annie Seaton
All Together Now
Book 6, Duckwinwilla Days
Released:
24 October
The Johnson family faces a double upheaval when Ellen and Hugo Johnson announce they're selling the farm to move to an over-55s coastal village, while Grandmere and Papa simultaneously decide to enter a retirement home. With the future of both the family farm and the store uncertain, the entire Johnson clan must come together to make life-changing decisions in just two months.
Sometimes the biggest challenges bring out the best in families, and home is worth fighting for together.
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Anna Hackett
Saving Mr. Norcross
Novella, Norcross
Released:
16 October
She’ll stop at nothing to save him.
She didn’t think anything could scare her husband, the most dangerous man in San Francisco, but she’s found the one thing that terrifies him.
Fatherhood.
When Detective Brynn Norcross discovers she’s pregnant, she knows her overprotective husband needs time to adjust. When she’s injured on the job, Vander is tense, on edge, and distant.
She decides they both need a vacation. They head to Italy for some rest and relaxation.
But their vacation doesn’t quite go according to plan…
When Vander and his brother Rhys are abducted by the local mafia, all hell breaks loose.
There is no way Brynn can do nothing when the life of the man she loves is on the line. She’ll do whatever it takes to rescue him.
There is no way Vander wants his wife in danger, and he knows she’ll come for him. He’ll do whatever it takes to escape.
Oh, and he also plans to make the people responsible pay.
Theresa Fuller
Chakapan Baba Panton:
The Poetry of Baba Malay
Book 7, Baba Malay Today
Non fiction
Released:
3 November
Precious Baba Malay is about to go extinct, but you can reverse the process by learning Baba Malay in clearly defined steps. This treasured language can be a part of your life, hopefully to be revived as it is spread through sharing this didactic method.
Former assessor and examiner of the Higher School Certificate (NSW, Australia), Theresa Fuller, known fondly in the Peranakan community as Bibek Theresa, draws on her years of experience in the classroom to create the Baba Malay Today series - a range of chapter books with an easy-to-follow curriculum aimed at the beginner.
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Annie Seaton
Pentecost Island box set
Books 1-3, Pentecost Island
Annie Seaton
Hidden Valley
Book 4, Pointer Sisters
Happily working on her family’s macadamia farm in the rolling hills of northern New South Wales, Dee Peters receives an enigmatic letter hinting of family secrets, and the prospect of her inheriting a cattle station in the Northern Territory outback.
Annie Seaton
From Across the Sea
Over the River
By the Billabong
Beneath Still Waters
Under Darling Skies
Books 1-5, Daughters of the Darling
Print bundle deal
Annie Seaton
Bowen River
Shadows on the Shore
Books 1-2, Bec Whitfield Mysteries
Print bundle deal
Ruby St. George
Shadow Magic
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She’ll do whatever it takes to rescue her twin from Faery Land – even if it means seducing her nemesis. Too bad she’s the one falling for him.
Mila Young
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Two Complete Series from the Shadowlands & Savage Sectors
Enter two dark and dangerous series where primal instincts rule, fated bonds burn, and nothing is as it seems.
Shadows and Wolves (Shadowlands Sector)
A fierce heroine hides the monster within—until three relentless Alphas claim she’s their fated mate. But taming her darkness might be more than they bargained for.
Her Forbidden Protector (Savage Sector)
After being thrown off a cliff by her soulmate, a half-wolf outcast rises—and finds herself entangled with four powerful Viking Alphas. Now she’s ready to take revenge… and maybe four new mates.
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