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Code of Knights and Deception Eliza Hampstead Publication date: December 2024 Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Time-Travel Outlander meets Black Mirror in this sizzling time-travel romance! Sophia’s family vacation in England takes an unexpected turn when a visit to the historic Warwick Castle catapults her back to the year 1401. Stranded in a world vastly different from her own, she must adapt to the brutal realities of medieval life, ultimately discovering a strength and resilience she never knew she had. She finds unexpected friends and solace in her ancient surroundings, but her newfound peace is shattered by a violent attack. Driven to action, she disguises herself as a man and begins sword fighting lessons, determined to defend herself. Henry, the castle’s enigmatic master-at-arms, is a chivalric knight with dark secrets. As he trains Sophia, their connection ignites a forbidden love that defies the strict social norms of the time. But their passionate affair is th...

Wicked Suspicion Patti O’Shea (The Paladin League, #6) Publication date: July 28th 2024 Genres: Adult, Romance, Suspense In the treacherous world of covert operations, Special Forces Sgt. Case “Lurch” Lundquist thrives on danger. Undercover as a gunrunner, he dances on the razor’s edge, avoiding rebel forces who hunt him relentlessly. But when his mission jeopardizes a woman’s life, he breaks the rules to protect her. Nyx Templeton is no damsel in distress—usually. But this time, she’s out of her depth. She doesn’t trust the rugged mercenary who steps in, until she recognizes him from a picture she saw years earlier. He’s her brother’s best friend. She remains quiet, knowing one wrong word could cost him everything. Case battles to stay focused, but Nyx is a distraction. When she boldly asks him to cash in her V-card, he can’t resist. It’s not just a yes—it’s a hell, yes! But in the high-stakes game of arms dealing, every edge counts. Nyx unwittingly becomes a pawn, and Case...

The Moon Run Kathleen Contine (The Moon Run, #1) Publication date: May 1st 2024 Genres: Adult, Science Fiction He’s her biggest rival in The Moon Run. And the reason her co-pilot is dead. Now they’re being forced to race together. Finley Clarke swore off racing after a fatal crash cost her first place and her teammate. As she comes around to the idea of entering again, she finds out the only person who is willing to be her new co-pilot is the man named Garis who caused the crash. As Finley and Garis enter The Moon Run, they realize there’s more than just the harsh desert out to get them. The other racers will stop at nothing to win. Even if it means they have to kill. Can Finley and Garis put aside their past to win the race? The Moon Run is the first book in a sci-fi racing series by Kathleen Contine. If you like action, compelling characters, and a dash of romance, then you’ll love this new space adventure. Goodreads / Amazon / Barnes & Noble / iBooks / Kobo — ...

Sparks Ignite Aurelia Yates Publication date: July 26th 2024 Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance Colt Donovan has it all: a thriving bar, stunning looks, and a stream of admirers. But despite his success, he can’t shake the memory of Maggie Wilson, the woman who stole his heart during one unforgettable weekend. Her taste lingers on his lips, and her sassy spirit haunts his dreams. Determined to find her, fate brings them together, but with a cruel twist—Maggie is now on the arm of his best friend. Torn between loyalty and desire, Colt faces a heart-wrenching dilemma: risk his friendship for the woman he can’t forget, or let her slip away forever. Maggie, fresh from a painful breakup, dips her toes back into the dating pool, only to find no one compares to Colt Donovan. When he appears at her best friend’s wedding, his piercing blue eyes make her weak in the knees. Despite the man by her side, she can’t resist the magnetic pull of Colt’s presence. Colt Donovan is trouble—the...

The Darkest Chase Nicole Snow Publication date: July 20th 2024 Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance Two complete opposites fall into a heart-ripping fairy tale in this scorching hot small-town grumpy sunshine romance by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Nicole Snow. Life is just full of crazy surprises with teeth. One day you’re the forever single wallflower keeping up the boring family furniture shop. The next, you’re getting mouth-to-mouth from a scary hot stranger who wants to make your life a thriller novel. Yes, my disaster has a name. Micah Ainsley. Everything I’m not. Nothing remotely good for me. He’s all wolf—moody, savage, and ferociously protective. I’m a human puppy. He thrives on secrets. Everybody knows what I had for breakfast. He’s experienced. So experienced. I’ve never even been kissed. But when he needs my help to take down a rich creep who just happens to be my new client, I’m game. I’m ready to live a little. I’m eager to prove I’m more than a hot m...

The Echo on the Water JA Huss Publication date: July 25th 2024 Genres: Adult, Romance, Suspense Rosie Harlow is desperately seeking … well, she’s not sure. A romance would be nice but so would a dinner conversation with her pre-teen son. Too bad her boy is way too busy growing up to pay his mama any attention. Rosie never meant to swear off men and she’s not frigid—you don’t become a single mom at fifteen by being frigid—but this dry spell of hers has gotten out of hand and something must be done. Enter Amon Parrish. Back in high school Amon was voted most likely to get caught with his pants down. He was a trouble maker. The quintessential bad boy. But twelve years away from home, traveling the world and working with Collin Creed doing super-secret (and somewhat illegal) things, changed all that. These days Amon Parrish is a brand-new, stand-up man. And, to Rosie’s surprise, a romantic man as well. Because he has decided to court her . And this is not just any ordinary courti...

Her Fake Boyfriend Heatherly Bell (Charming, Texas, #7) Published by: Harlequin Special Edition Publication date: July 23rd 2024 Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance Her Prince Charming… In a make-believe fairy tale? Talented divorce attorney and town newcomer Michelle LaCroix needs roots in Charming to make partner, according to her old-fashioned boss. And that means a boyfriend! Problem is, she’s got to produce her beau in the flesh. Enter the town’s most eligible bachelor, former professional athlete Finn Sheridan, who’s only too happy to play pretend with his best friend’s ex—for a price. To his surprise, the more he’s thrown together with Michelle, the more he’s intrigued by a woman who’s far more than her ice-queen exterior. But with Finn’s trust still shattered by a brutal divorce, the make-believe match is just a fun diversion…until it becomes all too real! From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness. Goodreads / Amazon / ...

Fire Called Edeline Wrigh (Ember & Ash, #1) Publication date: July 23rd 2024 Genres: Adult, Fantasy, Romance She’s the ember that started the fire. He’s the ash that remains when all is dead. When Emberly, a field biologist with a connection to the spirit world, returns to her hometown for her dream job, she thinks she’s prepared to defend her home and confront her destiny. But she’s not prepared for Ashton: the man she must marry to uphold the bargain she made for her life. And no amount of chastising from her ghost twin is going to change her mind. Ashton, the handsome, reluctant heir to the mining empire that killed Emberly’s grandfather, wants nothing to do with his family legacy. But when his father announces plans to resume mining operations, his only hope at protecting the mountain is to work with the woman he fell in love with at first sight—and who can’t stand to look at him. Forced into a fake relationship to keep the circumstances of their magically arranged ...

Stranded and Seduced Emmy Grayson (The Diamond Club, #8) Publication date: July 23rd 2024 Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance In this red-hot forced-proximity romance from Emmy Grayson, if they can’t escape one another, what chance do they have of resisting one another? He doesn’t want his inheritance… but he does want her! Griffith Lykaois has rejected his family’s billion-dollar legacy. It’s a fitting punishment for his guilt over his father’s death. Only, estate lawyer Rosalind Sutton won’t quit. Amid a raging storm, the infuriatingly alluring woman is on his remote château doorstep determined he claim his inheritance. Rosalind needs Griffith’s signature; the career she put her life on hold for depends on it. But stranded alone with the brooding tycoon, there’s no way innocent Rosalind can escape her response to their intoxicating clashes… The question is, does Rosalind even want to? From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. ...

Realm of Dreams and Destiny Stella Dale (Entwined Hearts Series, #1) Publication date: TBA Genres: Adult, Fantasy, Romance They were bound by destiny long before their hearts were entwined… Aralin’s life is a complex web woven with delicate threads of secrets and destinies. Born into a world where supernatural creatures are hunted, she hides a dangerous reality. She is not human. As a princess and pawn in the royal games of power, she finds herself betrothed to the emperor’s son. Yet, her heart beats for another––a warrior in the emperor’s army, a commoner unaware of her true identity. Just as her world teeters on the brink of disaster, a mysterious vigilante enters her life, his dark allure tempting her toward rebellion against the oppressive emperor. His charm is undeniable, and his cause justified. With each encounter, their fates become increasingly intertwined. Caught between two men who awaken different desires within her, Aralin struggles with conflicting feelings o...

Wormwood D.H. Nevins (Wormwood, #1) Publication date: October 10th 2011 Genres: Adult, Dystopian, Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult Angels. Demons. Love. Deceit. “Nevins should be at the top of the New York Times Best-sellers List with this series.” – Amazon Reviewer Tiamat and his brothers, a legion of one hundred half-angels, have orders to end all of humanity. Yet in a moment of weakness, Tiamat risks his life to rescue a hiker named Kali from the very destruction he initiated. Kali, thrust from the surety of her world into the boundless hell of Tiamat’s, must try to find a way to survive on the Earth’s vast, devastated landscape. Plagued by a legion of Nephilim bent on sending her on, she is forced to trust Tiamat – the one being who could prove to be her greatest enemy. “OMG … Fabulous. Unputdownable. 5 stars” – Fundinmental Reviews “A new kind of tormented romance that is absolutely captivating.” – Carlyle Lasbuchane, USA Today bestselling author Goodreads / Amazon On...

Mating Season Kitty Thomas (A Captive Bear Shifter Romance) Publication date: July 17th 2024 Genres: Adult, Paranormal, Romance Pop Quiz: You’re a woman alone in the forest… would you rather run into a man or a bear? I’m lost out in the woods when I cross paths with a strange man. He offers to take me back to his campsite, feed me, get me warm, but every instinct in me screams NO! He is an opportunistic predator, and I am his prey. I run. He chases. And just before I’m traumatized for life, I hear a loud roar as a seven hundred pound Grizzly bear rips the man off me and mauls him to death. So…. Team Bear? If only it were so simple. This isn’t just any normal bear. He’s a bear shifter, and he’s convinced I’m his fated mate. I appreciate the life saving and all, but I have goals and dreams, and I won’t allow fate to play matchmaker for me, no matter how otherwise appealing the shifter in question may be. Goodreads / Amazon / Barnes & Noble / iBooks / Kobo — EX...