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After years of helping his father fight the monsters that killed his mother, Jules is ready to step out of his role of being a glorified errand boy for his dad and his vampire-hunting crew. But when the idea is quickly shot down for the second time, Jules lets one drink to blow off steam domino into accidentally becoming a vampire’s familiar overnight. And the biggest problem is that he can’t remember what happened. With tensions high after his father discovers the possibility of a vampire spy in their midst, Jules scrambles to keep his mark a secret and prove himself to the entire crew by hunting down his vampire, following every clue that feels familiar. |
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A Legacy of Blood and Bone by Millie Abecassis “A gothic gem, rich with dread, desire, and a magic system as haunting as it is original.” —April Yates, author of Ashthorne For fans of Shannon Fay’s Innate Magic and Alix E. Harrow’s Starling House comes A LEGACY OF BLOOD AND BONE—a spellbinding debut set in an alternate Belle Époque France, brimming with intrigue, dangerous magic, and a swooning, slow-burn sapphic romance. “Blood is life. Bones are strength. Flesh is control. Skin is death.” Every blessed family knows this mantra, and Aubeline—gifted with blood magic and heiress to the powerful Sterraux line—is no exception. When her father dies unexpectedly, Aubeline inherits the title of Countess. But her brother Renan soon challenges her claim, demanding the title of Count for himself—and quietly coveting guardianship of their young niece, Damarisse. As sinister forces gather around Renan and his allies wield forbidden, deadly power, Aubeline must seek out unlikely companions to protect Damarisse, expose her brother’s true intentions, and stop a catastrophe that could unravel their world. She never expected her greatest ally to be Damarisse’s new private teacher, Vinnie—a clairvoyant woman cursed with uncontrollable visions. Nor did she expect to fall in love with her, defying every rule of polite society and risking everything for a chance at love in a world built on blood and secrets. |
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There Will Be Other Summers by Tegan Anderson Ryn is morbidly fascinated by the ocean, and he constantly thinks of ways he might let it consume his life. But each time, something good, no matter how small, stops him from drowning. He might see past his sadness if he could still...well, see. Asher lives for the future, counting the days until she turns eighteen when she'll be old enough to move out of her mother's house and feel some control over how she spends her time. She tries to see the good in everyone, probably for the best since she blocks out what they say about her. Not by choice, but she does it. When Asher and Ryn meet in a group therapy exercise where they have to exchange letters, it's unclear who saves whose life overnight. And when they make a pact to trade their lives for the remainder of the summer, it's evident that they've both found the person who truly understands them: it's only with Asher that Ryn can be himself—a lonely blind boy who might not be so alone after all. And it's only with Ryn that Asher stops feeling so self-conscious about her deafness that she can forget to count down the days and start living them. They spend their summer trading letters and the brightest days of their lives, but when Asher finds a tearstained letter from a mysterious writer, it becomes clear that she’ll have to choose between whom she cares more about saving. |
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The Inn Between by Wendra Colleen Teenagers J.T. and Sylvia have no memory of dying, only how much they hate each other. Trapped at The Inn Between, a B&B of the afterlife, they have nine days to discover how they died. If they solve the mystery, they can choose to evolve; if they don’t, they will be reborn with their memories wiped, destined to die young again. In the realm of the living, Dr. Jillian Flaggerty, a young, newly minted parapsychologist, suppresses her childhood ability to rescue earthbound ghosts. She wants to avoid another trip to an institution and succeed in her first job. On a ghostly visit to Earth, J.T. realizes that only Jillian can see and hear him and begs for her help. Jillian denies J.T.’s existence until she uncovers a personal connection to the teen ghosts. Then Jillian has to choose between saving souls or her sanity as time winds down for J.T. and Sylvia to reconcile their differences, face the truth of their deaths, and avoid being reborn. If you’re looking for an escape like Cemetery Boys, Neverworld Wake, and The Girl Who Ignored Ghosts with a dash of The Good Place, don’t wait to read this high-stakes supernatural novel. |
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Lavender & Gin: A Sapphic Historical Romance by Abigal Aaronson Taking on her brother’s identity has given Kasia almost everything she wants: money, power, a gang to call her own in Prohibition-era Detroit. Until a new police chief threatens to destroy everything she’s worked for, and a beautiful woman tempts her to expose her secret. After a decade disguised as her missing twin brother, Kasia leads a gang running liquor for the most powerful mob in the city. The ruse gave her a foot in the door, but in order to keep her position—and more importantly, to keep money flowing in for her and her sick mother—she has to be willing to do whatever it takes. And what it takes is cold calculation and a ruthless hand. She needs both in spades when a new police chief is determined to eliminate Detroit’s mafia, a threat to destroy everything she’s built. When Kasia learns Sophia—a glamorous flapper who owns an underground queer club—has an unusual hold on the supposedly-incorruptible chief, Kasia wants in on Sophia’s secret. Blackmailing Chief Harding could protect her gang and give her a leg up in the mob’s ranks. But her plan unravels when she falls for Sophia’s fiery spirit and sophisticated charm. After years of avoiding relationships to protect her identity, her feelings for Sophia lead Kasia to take bigger risks than ever. Risks that endanger her gang, her secret, and her life. |
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The King's Time (The Brass Machine: Book Three) by Isaac Grisham Damian Traynor leaves home for the first time, hoping to escape grief by throwing himself into his art. Not long after he departs, disaster falls upon his home. From a distance, he watches as friends, family, and history disappear in flames. Worst of all, he believes himself responsible. Now, the only hope to fix everything is the brass machine. Stuck in a strange land, Damian encounters the demon Gokko, who bends his will and alters his life's trajectory. With the demon's unique powers, he makes it his mission to kill the Yokai, siphon their magic, and force the brass machine into submission. In another place and time, Kitsune and Myobu celebrate their reunion. Plans are disrupted when the brass machine alters their path. Together, they learn the story of Tsukumogami, relive past traumas, and discover the truth of Kitsune's father, King Oni. The pieces of history fall into place, and Kitsune and Myobu find themselves hurtling on a collision course with Damian and Gokko. As past and present intertwine, the evil plaguing Kitsunetsuki becomes clear. All must work together alongside the brass machine to rid the world of malice for good. |
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Bad Girl Pie by Marilyn Horowitz Bad Girl Pie follows the tumultuous journey of Dorothy Sherlock, a celebrity cookbook ghostwriter. After the death of her father, Dorothy has a vivid dream warning her that she must write her own book or risk becoming a ghost herself. Spurred on by her best friend and agent, Suzanne, Dorothy embarks on writing a book about how eating dessert first can help with weight loss. With her book outline complete, Dorothy heads to Cancun for a week of tango dancing, where she meets a sexy fireman. Their passionate interlude reignites Dorothy's long-dormant desires, a flame that had been extinguished since her heartbreak over a fellow tango dancer. Dorothy finishes her book and Suzanne promptly betrays her by selling it to a Food Network diva. Devastated, Dorothy seeks comfort in her ex, but after a steamy reunion, she finds out that he has been living with his cleaning lady. The final blow comes when Dorothy learns her father cut her out of his will. Overwhelmed, she takes a near-lethal dose of Oxycontin, but survives, finding humor in her paradoxical situation. This moment of levity marks the beginning of her recovery. In her quest for a fresh start, Dorothy receives an unexpected opportunity to co-write a tango book with a renowned teacher preparing a famous actor for a film role. Despite her initial skepticism about the book's commercial prospects, Suzanne’s remorse and a promise of success persuade Dorothy to take on the project. When the actor heads to Hollywood, he insists that Dorothy join him as his on-set tango coach. While filming the climactic dance scene, the actor freezes and Dorothy steps in, leading to an unexpected cameo. This boosts the book's success and establishes Dorothy and her co-writer as a formidable team in the tango world. Yet, Dorothy realizes that while tango is a passion, it is not her career. She decides to quit and reflect on her next steps. One evening, as Dorothy cleans up her computer files, she finds a recipe for Bad Girl Pie, a decadent confection. She shares it with Suzanne who immediately recognizes its potential as the foundation for a new bestseller and lifestyle brand. This discovery gives Dorothy her second chance at true success.-------------------------------------- **A feminist, Jewish and smart and dynamic main character who goes through hell and back to take a courageous step to claim her life and her dreams. This is empowering, funny and sharp!** |
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The Night Farm: The Sweet Sounds of Summer by A.L. Davidson Summertime arrives in Wylder Wood! After recovering from his surprise possession at the end of spring, Rhys Anderson’s life has mostly returned to normal - well, as normal as it can be when his neighbors are literal monsters. His farm is thriving, his friendships are growing, and the warm days of summer have swept through the town of Wylder Wood. If only he could figure out why Vic started avoiding him, things would be perfect. With the town's beloved summer festival on the way and visitors arriving to experience the magic, Rhys finds himself overwhelmed by the supernatural pull of the season, made all the more heavy by his still-declining health and a growing list of dreams that may never come true. Despite the chaos, Love is definitely in the air, but what’s a hopeless romantic to do when the guy he likes doesn’t seem to like him bacK? Enter Lex, a handsome half-gorgon who sets his sights on the fledgling farmer with a fanged smile and outgoing personality. The artist offers Rhys the chance to enjoy a whirlwind summer romance that he simply can’t refuse. But when feelings develop too fast, Rhys is forced to make a choice that could change the course of his life forever. -------- The Night Farm is a 2023 Queer Indie Ink award nominee for "Best Web Serial", "Best Lead Character", and "Best Supporting Character". Volume one is a 2024 Indie Ink Award nominee for "Best Book Cover and Cover Artist", "Best Friendship", "Best Light Read", "Best Setting", and "Side Character MVP". It was a 2024 Inkies finalist on Tapas for "Favorite Community Novel". It was featured on Tapas' LGBTQ+ Supernatural Series list for Pride in 2024 as a recommended read, has been featured on their Staff Pick's list several times, and was a featured title in their 2024 Halloween scavenger hunt. The Night Farm is a cozy paranormal romance web novel originally published on Patreon and Tapas. |
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All For The Blood of The Lamb by A.L. Davidson It was a Good Friday... On the third Friday of every month, a young priest named Connor makes the long trek through the isolated countryside to visit his stoic lover, Ivan. The humble shepherd welcomes him with open arms and a ravenous appetite. They lose themselves to the throes of passion until the sun comes up on Saturday, then Connor leaves to tend to his own flock in the city - much to the dismay of Ivan who longs to have him give up the priesthood and call the cottage home. Though Connor knows he cannot give in to those desires, his heart yearns for a simpler life at Ivan's side. During one of their Friday visits, a storm forces Connor to stay longer than he'd planned. Despite his bubbling guilt, he begins contemplating the risks of accepting Ivan's pleas to stay, igniting a crisis of faith and identity that rattles the priest’s constitution. As the storm rages, red lightning cracks overhead, and a demonic entity appears at the gates of the pasture, leaving behind a trail of carnage in its wake. The towering figure begins closing in, mutilating any living creature that dares to cross the threshold of the ranch, all the while counting down the days with a raised hand and malicious intent. Trapped with time running out, the panicked priest and his skeptical shepherd soon realize that they may be next for the slaughter if they can't overcome their own demons in time to exorcise the one on the other side of the door... |
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Don't Date the Haunted: A Dark Romantic Comedy by C. Rae D'Arc "Certain to have the reader laughing out loud . . . a highly intoxicating story . . . unexpected plot twists." - Readers' Favorite Does the heart beat faster from love or terror? As a born-and-raised citizen of Horror, Pansy Finster has survived Hauntings such as mad killers and poltergeists by living her brother's rules, including, "Avoid dolls, clowns, and masks." But after the death of her fiancé, Pansy finds herself alone--which is a dangerous status in Horror. When she flees to Heartford, Romance, she's startled that a masquerade has Regency ladies screaming... in excitement. Culture-shocked, Pansy struggles to avoid any ill omens, such as repeated glances from the curiously handsome Lord Theo, from Fantasy. With a seemingly useless magical ability, he could be the Romance Pansy never knew she needed... or her most deceitful Haunting yet. Pansy must learn to love like a Romantic and teach her new friends to survive like a Horror before the masquerade becomes a massacre. Follow Pansy Finster's hauntings and romance in "Don't Date the Haunted," first book of the Haunted Romance trilogy, by C Rae D'Arc. If you like Seth Grahame-Smith, Isaac Marion, or Christopher Moore, then this dark romantic comedy will keep you up! Don't forget; it's never just a power-outage. |
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Specter Inspector: Dead and Back Again #1 by C. Rae D'Arc Nothing is as it seems in the land of Mystery Welcome to sleazy Shigaqua, capital of Noir, where the line blurs most between friend and foe, mentor and monster, and victim and villain. Among the dense population of law enforcers and private investigators, Aeron Spade has a unique edge to solve crime: he can visit the dead in his dreams. With the help of his ghostly friends (including Sherlock Holmes, Hercule Poirot, and Auguste Dupin), Aeron is determined to use his gift to bring justice against the city's most elusive criminals. He's on track to become the newest recruit of Noir's most prestigious private investigations agency, but first, he must prove his mettle by solving the dead-end case of a young boy's murder in a haunted theater. Lacking support from the police or his potential employer, Aeron must use his own resources to defend the accused and find the real killer. However, Aeron's few living contacts are occupied with treacherous cases that dredge up his paralyzing fears and threaten to expose his true identity. In a city teeming with mobsters and sleuths, keeping his own secrets may be more challenging than uncovering those of a vengeful poltergeist. Join Aeron's haunted cases in Specter Inspector, book one of the Dead and Back Again series, and follow-up of C. Rae D'Arc's Haunted Romance trilogy. |
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That Lesbian Vampire Pirate Story by Raven Belasco Set in 1860s New York, Sadie “the Goat” Ferrell is one of the criminal superstars of the gangs of New York. Gallus Mag is her mortal enemy … and in an epic bar fight Gallus Mag bites off Sadie’s ear — and puts it in the pickle jar of other ears she has bitten off! — as the bouncer for the Hole-in-the-Wall bar in the notorious Fourth Ward. Sadie takes this as sign, gives up on being a criminal by land, takes over the Charleton Street Gang, and is soon sailing up and down the Hudson River with the Jolly Rodger waving on the mast! But there is so much more in store for Sadie than just being a small-time river pirate. She and her gang board the wrong ship, and suddenly Sadie is facing an all-too-real pirate queen — who is also a vampire. Will Sadie survive meeting this powerful vampire and rise to meet her fate? And will she ever meet Gallus Mag again, and find out that hate and love are two very intense sides of the same coin...? Set in the world of the Blood & Ancient Scrolls Series. “This delicious series has bewitched me. Raven Belasco has built a convincing, detailed world full of violence and romance. A sensuous, deeply-felt back story. Highly recommended!” — Patrick Califia, author of Mortal Companion |
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Blade of the Wanderer by Steven Raaymakers The chronological short stories of Esterra Stake. Tractwalker. Mercenary. Exile. When the stars fell, the world died. Magic claimed Esterra's arm when she was a child. For her curse, she was exiled into the weird, pockmarked world of Verpace. The magic eats away at her, twisting her bones and psyche to its own will, the curse spreading with each use. Now an adult, she wanders the world as a tractwalker, making her living through hunting, mercenary work, and whatever opportunities arise. It is a dangerous life. Deranged cultists cry out to the red-dwarf sun, deformed beasts prowl in every shadow, creatures born from myth lurk in broken temples, and every night brings the threat of the lethal lichtvallen. Yet some greater danger seems to lurk on the horizon, and there are whispers in the dark. Will Esterra survive, or will she succumb to the incessant call of the magic? - The first volume of stories in Scars of Magic, a post apocalyptic sword-and-sorcery series overflowing with horror, mystery, magic and action. |
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Catholic School Boys In Trouble The Reunion by Brett Butler What if going back was the only way forward? Ten years after graduation, Blair Cohen returns to St. Ignatius Catholic Boys’ School for a high school reunion that promises nostalgia—but delivers reckoning. Once expelled from his old life for being different, Blair found unlikely sanctuary at a strict Catholic school where friendship, first love, and fear intertwined. Now, as he walks the same halls with his former classmates, memories resurface—both the beautiful and the brutal. When Blair unexpectedly comes face-to-face with Luke Roberts—the golden boy who once broke his heart—past and present collide. Luke is married with children, but the spark between them still lingers. Confessions are made. Truths are unearthed. And Blair must decide if forgiveness is possible, if healing is real, and whether love lost can ever truly be reclaimed. A moving sequel to Catholic School Boys in Trouble, this story is a powerful exploration of identity, regret, and redemption. Tender, raw, and unapologetically honest, The Reunion reminds us that sometimes, the hardest person to come home to… is yourself. |
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Can Pandas Be Koalas Too by Jane Xu What if you are more than one thing...and exactly enough? Pandy doesn't quite fit into one world or the other. She's both panda and koala—and neither—all at once. Pandy struggles with the comments of how others perceive her and who they think she is. It makes her doubt herself and she searches for answers. As she journeys through a world that tries to define her, Pandy discovers that true belonging isn't something others can decide for you. It's a story you create for yourself. With stunning, fine-art inspired illustrations, Can Pandas Be Koalas Too? is an ideal offering for families and educators of young children looking to invite conversation around identity, diversity, and self-acceptance, particularly for those young readers from immigrant families, are third-culture kids, and children of mixed heritage. For children who see themselves in the story, it helps them navigate complex identities, while for others it is a wonderful tool to help raise thoughtful, global citizens, who can understand and empathize with their peers. |
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Murder Uncorked: A Vista del Vino Culinary Cozy Mystery by Erin Hayden A vineyard, a vendetta, and a very dead vintner. Welcome to Vista del Vino, where the wine is bold, the gossip flows faster than the Cabernet, and murder has just been uncorked. Casey Nolan thought she was leaving the drama behind when she moved back to her hometown with her teenage son, Liam, and his loyal diabetic alert dog, Ranger. A fresh start, some much-needed family time, and maybe even a chance to finally catch her breath after a rough divorce. But when a local winemaker turns up dead, Casey’s investigative instincts kick in faster than you can say Malbec. Determined to get to the bottom of the mystery (and keep her friends out of the suspect pool), Casey starts digging—only to find that old secrets have deep roots, and some people would kill to keep them buried. Between juggling single motherhood, Liam’s Type 1 diabetes and celiac disease, and the town’s ever-watchful eyes, Casey has her hands full. But with a little help from her friends—and a few well-timed glasses of wine—she just might crack the case. Murder Uncorked is the perfect pour for fans of cozy culinary mysteries, small-town secrets, and amateur sleuths who refuse to quit. With a delightful blend of suspense, found family, and mouth-watering gluten-free recipes at the end, this book will leave you craving your next visit to Vista del Vino. Pour yourself a glass and start reading today! |
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Reflections of Lilje Damselfly by Natalie Kelda When a mysterious ailment refuses to leave water nymph Lilje, her father sends her to a human spa retreat. Lilje quickly discovers she has a lot to learn about human nature and culture when she accidentally scandalises the Edwardian spa guests by showing up undressed. In hope of relieving her chronic pain and fatigue, she tries her best to fit in and silence her ability to speak with the elements, plants, and animals around her. But when the secret of her heritage is revealed and Lilje falls in love with a human, she faces a difficult choice. Give up everything she thought she was, or live forever in pain and regret of what could have been. Reflections of Lilje Damselfly is a short standalone novel set in a magical version of early 20th century England. |
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Tales of times long past fill us with wonder, allowing us to envision lives and possibilities far from the worries of our own, very real world. Echoes is a collection of short stories and poems written with anthropomorphic animals in mind. From tales of magic at the dawn of civilization to historical fiction of the antiquity and beyond, may they inspire you to dream of worlds all your own. |
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A Wolf Steps in Blood by Tamara Jerée Yasmine is a red wolf girl stuck in rural Alabama. Her world is small: pick up shifts at the greasy late-night diner and endure her pack’s petty squabbles. She’s not good at being a wolf or being human, directionless in life and disconnected from her ancestors. Blessed by a century-old enchantment, the local red wolves have escaped extinction by blending into the human world. But with the old witches’ blessing wearing thin, the wolves face an uncertain future. An answer arrives in the form of an exiled blood witch whose magic is steeped in reckless grief. Kalta rides into town in her dead brother’s truck, prophecy following on her heels. Despite the danger Yasmine can smell swirling around the witch, a fated bond tangles their futures—and those of all the wolves. After an accident threatens the wolves’ secret, Yasmine has no choice but to join Kalta on the road, carving a path through the South’s backroads and hoping the magic brewing between them is enough to overcome their bloody pasts. |
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Enemies to Enemies by Ash Kreider An erotic why-choose bisexual novella: trans-coded M/M & trans-coded M/F Tano, a shapeshifter and Commander of the Tinoran City Watch, is cursed by a god to become human, and is completely overwhelmed by his new anatomy and attendant biological urges. He accidentally falls into definitely-not-a-relationship with his long-time enemy Karchak - a mediocre smuggler, fence, and tavern owner. At the same time, he begins exploring a friends-with-benefits situation with a nearby cafe owner who just wants something nice and simple after the end of her previous marriage. In the end, everyone gets what they want. |
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Kiss of Seduction (Court of Chains #1) by Rawnie Sabor A succubus's kiss is deadly... to everyone but her. Evie is trapped. Held captive by the vampiric Court of Night, she has experienced nothing but pain and terror for over a year. Treasured for her rare and delectable blood, Evie knows she will never see the outside of the dark estate that is her prison. She is fated to be forever ruined by cruel monsters. Her freedom is a concept lost. Natalya is the second-in-command of the Chicago-based Court of Chains. She is among the rarest monsters—a greater fiend, a succubus. A being of pure Sin, whose touch is agony and whose kiss is a death sentence. Following a less-than-diplomatic visit to the Court of Night, Natalya finds herself responsible for a human who was so hurt during her captivity that she is believed to be broken. But there's something different about this strange woman. She suffers no pain under Natalya's touch, and she can survive the infernal kiss of a succubus. But Sin does not invite peace. The vampire King of the Court of Night is a patient man who doesn't like when people take what he believes to be his property. Or which could be his property. And only few things are rarer or more precious than the bound powers of a greater fiend. Kiss of Seduction is an emotionally charged, sapphic love story of healing through trauma, reclaiming yourself after tragedy, and trusting another to catch you when you fall. |
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The Quiet In Room 108 by Delly M. Elrose They were supposed to serve their time and forget each other. Instead, they found the one thing they’d stopped believing in: belonging. Room 108 wasn’t meant to change anything. Just a dusty classroom repurposed for a school-mandated camping trip follow-up. But when six teenagers—each carrying secrets, scars, and second chances—begin meeting there every Friday after school, something unexpected happens. They start talking. Listening. And slowly, trusting. There’s Jules, a fiercely private artist with hearing loss and a gift for drawing what others refuse to see. Milo, a wheelchair-using tech genius with a sharp tongue and a secret heart. Tasha, a girl fresh out of juvie with fists clenched tighter than her future. Rowan, a selective mute who hasn’t spoken in months—and has no intention to. Skye, neurodivergent and obsessed with true crime podcasts, who refuses to dim herself for anyone. And Leo, a trans boy navigating life in stealth mode—until this strange, messy group makes him want to be known. As secrets rise and trust forms, the group begins to challenge not just each other—but the broken systems that tried to silence them. Told in rotating perspectives, The Quiet in Room 108 is a poignant, powerful coming-of-age story about friendship, healing, and the quiet revolutions that start inside us all. For readers of A List of Cages, This Is Where It Ends, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower. |
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Zaria Michelle Winderson and Osirion Najimi were best friends...until her father's bullet changed everything. Instantly traumatized, Michelle buried her feelings for her high school friend and moved on with her life. Now as a college student she has a bright future and a lover that her family approves of, but she has kept her friendship with Osirion close to her heart. As she accepts both her feelings and the tangled history between their families Michelle resolves to be the best friend she can be. However, Osirion had other plans. Even with a girlfriend and his studies, the twenty-two-year-old has never lost his first love. As wonderful as their friendship can be, he knows that their love affair could be even better and he's determined to show her. As Michelle transfers to his campus their unresolved feelings rise to the surface amid jealous lovers, undergrad drama, noisy friends, and two families that can't wait to tear each other apart. She strives to be loved and to heal her past trauma while surviving the semester. Osirion resolves to confess to his beloved without destroying their friendship. They both pray that their feelings don't make their warring families implode. |
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TEETH: The Complete Meal by Chele Cooke Death is a bitch. But the afterlife… that’s where the trouble really begins. Spencer thought his afterlife was perfect. Little did he know, even being dead can change at the drop of a body. A dark urban fantasy trilogy, TEETH: THE COMPLETE MEAL is the complete collection of humorous and suspenseful paranormal thrillers. |
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Her For Hire: Forbidden Arrangements by delly M. Elrose Her for Hire: Forbidden Arrangements Luxury. Desire. No strings… until her. She sells fantasy to the rich and lonely. But what happens when one of them touches her for real? Eden Hawthorne is flawless. Blonde, cultured, and devastating in heels, she’s the highest-paid escort at The Rose Society—an elite, invitation-only companion service for women who want luxury without the strings. New to the agency, LucĂa Reyes is fire and instinct—an ex-dancer from Miami trying to find her footing in a world of silk sheets and champagne lies. Eden is told to keep her close. Teach her. Break her in. But the first rule at The Rose Society? Don’t fall for a client. The second? Never fall for each other. So when Eden’s most exclusive client—an ice-cold gallery owner with secrets of her own—requests both women for a weekend retreat, the line between professional and personal starts to blur. Desire is easy. But trust? That’s the real transaction. Her for Hire: Forbidden Arrangements is a scorching, erotic sapphic romance with luxury drama, stolen kisses, sensual mentorship, and the kind of love no contract can contain. |
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Bloodlines of Ebonridge by delly M Elrose Two vampire clans. One sacred line. And a forbidden love written in blood. On the shadowed streets of Ebonridge, the vampires of the Nocturne Court and the Ashthorn Circle have waged a secret war for centuries. Cold alliances and ancient grudges keep their blades sharp and their fangs sharper. But everything begins to unravel when Selene Vale, heir to the ruthless Nocturne bloodline, crosses paths with Iris Thorne, the reckless daughter of Ashthorn’s rebellious matriarch. They were raised to destroy each other. But when a greater darkness stirs beneath the city — and secrets about their bloodlines come to light — Selene and Iris are forced into an uneasy alliance. What starts as reluctant trust becomes undeniable desire. And in a world where love is betrayal… Will they rewrite their legacy — or become its final victims? |
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The Pages Between Us by Delly M. Elrose The Pages Between Us The Pages Between Us is a poignant and emotionally charged coming-of-age novel that weaves together past and present, love and loss, and the courage it takes to face the truth. College freshman Quinn Parker never intended to revisit her past—until a creative writing assignment forces her to open an old leather-bound diary from high school. Within its pages lies the story of sixteen-year-old Quinn: closeted, hopelessly in love with her best friend, Maddie Rivera, and heartbroken by the secrets that tore them apart. Now, as Quinn navigates college life and new friendships, the diary’s revelations blur the lines between memory and reality. Just as Quinn begins to heal, Maddie unexpectedly transfers to her university, throwing her carefully constructed world into chaos. Told in alternating timelines, The Pages Between Us explores the raw, tender moments of first love, the pain of betrayal, and the quiet strength required to confront buried truths. When Quinn’s private writings are exposed, the fallout threatens to destroy everything—including the fragile hope of reconciliation with Maddie. As past and present collide, Quinn must decide whether to keep her heart guarded or risk everything for a second chance with the girl who once shattered it. Perfect for fans of: - The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School by Sonora Reyes - You’ve Reached Sam by Dustin Thao - She Gets the Girl* by Rachael Lippincott |
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One In A Million by delly M. Elrose At St. Augustine’s Academy, being invisible is Izzy Hart’s specialty. Quiet, awkward, and more comfortable behind a camera lens than in front of a crowd, she never imagined she’d be the center of attention—especially not from the school’s three most popular girls. When a mysterious £1 million bet is placed among the elite students, a twisted game begins: whoever can make Izzy fall for them first, wins the prize. There’s Harper, the cold, calculating queen bee who always gets what she wants. Talia, the effortlessly charming heartbreaker with a devilish grin. And Skye, the soft-spoken enigma with secrets buried deeper than anyone knows. But as the lines between manipulation and real emotion blur, Izzy begins to see through the cracks in their perfect facades—and what started as a cruel game turns into something no one expected. Feelings grow, truths unravel, and the question changes from “Who will win?” to “Who’s telling the truth?” One in a Million is a sharp, emotionally charged LGBTQ+ romance-drama full of tension, betrayal, and unexpected vulnerability. In a world of secrets and high stakes, falling in love might be the most dangerous move of all. |
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Between Her and Me by delly M. Elrose Two girls. Two women. And too many secrets to survive the school year. In the small town of Edenridge, nothing stays private for long—especially at Hartmoor College, a prestigious all-girls institution where appearances matter and reputations are everything. Seventeen-year-old Ember Rowe isn’t looking for trouble—just love, validation, and maybe someone to understand her. She finds that in Calla Whitmore, her bright, tomboyish classmate who’s fearless with her heart. But when Ember’s Literature professor, the icy and enigmatic Dr. Vera Lennox, begins to take an interest in more than just Ember’s writing… the lines between mentorship and desire blur. Unbeknownst to Ember, Vera has a secret: she’s already entangled with Marla Rowe, Ember’s glamorous, tightly wound mother, who thinks she’s being seduced… but is really just being used. Used to get closer to Ember. And it’s working. Between school hallways, late-night study sessions, and stolen glances at the Rowe household—where Ember lives with her eccentric little brother and secretive older sister—desire builds. Loyalties fracture. And no one walks away untouched. Some love stories break rules. This one burns them down. |
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She Knows Where I sleep by Delly M. Elrose She was her mother’s best friend. She wasn’t supposed to be watching her. And she definitely wasn’t supposed to want her back. Talia Royce just turned eighteen—fierce, headstrong, and aching for someone to finally see her. She didn’t expect that someone to be Jade Carrington, her mother’s oldest friend and a woman twice her age. At fifty-three, Jade is composed, commanding, and achingly beautiful. She’s known Talia since she was in pigtails. But the girl who returns home from school for the summer is not a child anymore. She’s temptation. She’s trouble. And she’s watching Jade with a hunger that’s impossible to ignore. As the boundaries of propriety begin to blur behind closed doors, both women spiral into a secret, scorching affair that risks exposing everything—family, loyalty, and the illusion of control. Some lines aren’t meant to be crossed. But some are |
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The Forbidden Hour by delly M. Elrose In a quiet, upper-middle-class suburb, Sarah, a 51-year-old emotionally neglected wife, finds herself trapped in the monotony of her perfect but unfulfilling life. Her husband, successful and often absent, leaves her isolated in their spacious home, and the weight of her loneliness grows heavier with each passing day. When 18-year-old Maya begins babysitting Sarah's children, an unexpected spark is lit. Maya’s youthful energy and carefree confidence quickly capture Sarah’s attention, a spark she hasn’t felt in years. At first, Sarah dismisses the feelings, rationalizing them as mere curiosity or a fleeting moment. But as the days pass, Sarah finds herself drawn to Maya in a way she can’t ignore—a dangerous attraction that begins to unravel the carefully constructed world she’s built. What starts as a quiet, innocent connection soon spirals into a forbidden affair, forcing Sarah to confront desires she’s long suppressed. As the bond deepens, the emotional desperation Sarah feels intensifies, pulling her further away from her family and deeper into the grip of a taboo passion. The affair is a dangerous game, full of power dynamics, trust, and secrecy. As Sarah and Maya navigate their growing attraction, they find themselves caught in a web of lies, with the risk of exposure looming at every turn. The Forbidden Hour is a provocative exploration of emotional neglect, power, and the complexities of forbidden attraction. As Sarah becomes entangled in a dangerous liaison, she must face the consequences of her choices, knowing that the price of her desires could shatter everything she holds dear. |
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Her Father's Sin by Delly M. Elrose A forbidden, slow-burn romance about desire, betrayal, and the lines we cross for love. She married the wrong Kent… but craved the right one. At 42, Sloane Marlowe has everything she’s supposed to want—a luxurious life, a powerful husband, and a future wrapped in gilded stability. But beneath her poised exterior, the fire in her has long since burned out… until her. Aria Kent is everything Sloane isn’t—wild, reckless, and twenty years younger. She’s also her new stepdaughter. Their first meeting is a collision of stolen glances and accidental touches, each one sending cracks through Sloane’s carefully constructed life. Aria doesn’t hide what she wants. And Sloane doesn’t know how to resist. Every secret glance is a betrayal. Every lingering touch is a sin. But when the line between right and wrong blurs, obsession takes hold—and neither of them can turn back. Even if it destroys everything. |
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Beyond the Language of Love by Delly M. Elrose Camila Moretti, a fierce, tattooed football star raised in working-class Buenos Aires, is the face of Argentina’s women’s team—bold, magnetic, and emotionally closed off. She’s in a messy relationship with her possessive co-captain, LucĂa RamĂrez, and hiding more fears than her tough exterior shows. Football is her sanctuary. Love is another game she doesn’t know how to win. Enter Juliet Ashford, a quiet but passionate English linguistics student on a year abroad in Buenos Aires. She's awkward, observant, and deeply sensitive. Juliet loves football but has only watched from the sidelines—until she's assigned to work as a student translator and interpreter for the women's team. Their first meeting is a disaster. Their second, worse. But the tension between them? Unmistakable. As cultural friction, miscommunication, and tangled loyalties spark slow-burning desire, both women find themselves caught between what they want, what they fear, and what might just be the love of their lives—if they’re brave enough to choose it. Rivals. Lovers. Strangers learning each other’s languages—on and off the pitch. In the heat of Buenos Aires, nothing stays lost in translation for long. |
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Waves of the Heart by Delly M. Elrose n the serene coastal town of Eddington Bay, New Hampshire, a world of wealth and tradition collides with the grit and resilience of someone who's had to fight for every inch of success. Clara Devereux, the heir to the prestigious Devereux family fortune, is set to marry the charming, well-to-do Rhett Blackwell in what promises to be the wedding of the century. But as Clara's wedding draws closer, something unexpected happens. Lina Rousseau, a self-made, fiercely independent wedding planner from the other side of town, enters Clara’s life and turns everything upside down. Raised in a rundown neighborhood and having built her business from the ground up, Lina knows what it means to struggle. The world of old-money families like the Devereux’s is foreign to her, and the elegant, poised Clara is everything Lina has spent her life trying to avoid: privileged, sheltered, and trapped in a world of expectations. As they work together on the extravagant wedding, sparks fly between the two women. Despite their differences—Clara’s life of luxury and Lina’s humble roots—their chemistry is undeniable. But Clara is already engaged to Rhett, and Lina’s past makes her hesitant to give in to the attraction. Caught in a whirlwind of family expectations, wedding plans, and a growing bond with the one person she never thought she’d fall for, Clara must decide whether to follow her heart or her family’s carefully planned future. Lina, too, struggles with the allure of a life she’s always dreamed of and the fear of being hurt again. In a story about love, societal pressures, self-discovery, and breaking free from tradition, “Waves of the Heart” is a modern-day romance about two women from completely different worlds learning that love doesn’t follow any rules. |
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Blessed Are the Burning by Delly M Elrose She came to confess. But some sins refuse to be forgiven. St. Agnes of the Hollow, 1963 — a secluded Catholic girls’ boarding school in rural England. Behind ivy-covered walls and whitewashed silence, Marguerite “Maggie” Doyle, a poised and introspective final-year student, harbors a tormenting secret: she is drawn not to boys, but to Sister Therese, the young novice nun with stormy eyes and trembling hands. Sister Therese is barely older than her students and struggles daily to suppress desires she does not name. When Maggie enters the confessional and reveals her “impure thoughts,” something in Therese fractures. The line between mentor and penitent begins to blur—until a touch, a glance, a breath too close shatters it entirely. Told in first person from alternating POVs—Maggie and Therese—the novel unfolds like a prayer whispered through trembling lips. Erotic behind closed doors, aching with guilt and beauty, it’s a slow-burn descent into longing, secrecy, and the question of what love costs when the whole world calls it sin. |
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Circle for the Earth by Daphne Singingtree When a mysterious thunderclap transports a 30-mile circle of South Dakota—including a casino resort, small towns, and two Lakota reservations—back to the year 1791, a new nation is born. Rooted in Indigenous values and armed with 21st-century knowledge, the people of the Circle must navigate a world of colonial empires, ecological collapse, and the threat of genocide. As leadership falls to Rose Chasing Hawk, a hospitality manager turned head of state, the survivors face impossible choices: How much technology should they share? Who can they trust? And how do they protect the Earth while rewriting history? A time-travel saga of survival, sovereignty, and reimagined futures. |
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Blood Ties: A Collection of Three Covenant of Blood Shorts by J.S. Living Liz is trapped in a mind prison. Dmitri wants to marry the girl of his dreams. Angelo wants to keep his research from being destroyed. Blood Ties is a companion collection to The Covenant of Blood, and answers questions like how Liz came to exist in Elizabeth Bathory Tepes's subconscious; how Dmitri became the PI; and why Angelo agreed to a marriage he didn't want. If you loved The Covenant of Blood, this short story collection will be a perfect addition to your library. |
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The Covenant of Blood by J.S. Living What would you do if someone granted your deepest desire for one tiny favor? What would you give up to gain your freedom? And, if it came down to it, who would you save: yourself, or a loved one? Elizabeth Bathory-Tepes wants to find the mother that abandoned her. She wants to find her father's soul. And she wants to know why she blackouts from time to time. But getting what you want comes at a cost. And, sometimes, the cost of blood is too high. |
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Freedom Pancakes for Ukraine by Dr. Janice Cohn Young Artem lives in Ukraine and, when war breaks out, his father stays to fight for freedom while Artem and his mother take the train to safety in neighboring Poland. Sad and confused, Artem worries about his father and his own future. But warm meals served by Paolo, a volunteer with World Central Kitchen, and the kindness of Paolo and others give him strength and hope. In an interconnecting storyline, Hannah, a girl in the United States, worries about the plight of Ukrainian children and finds a way to counter her own feelings of helplessness and take action. As children today often absorb narratives of violence and fear from the news, it is important to offer them stories about the powerful antidote of goodness and courage, and to inspire them—no matter how overwhelmed they may feel—to create change in the world around them one step at a time. |
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"That's it. That's all I had. I kept pulling the lever of the slot machine in my mind to come up with another word, but all I could think was charred charred charred, as if it was the jackpot. Billows of steam ascended from the black rubble of the dining hall. The carnage of the building littered the snow in a perfect little half-circle around the foundation." After being in online school for the last four years, Scottlin Vincino starts his Junior year at a new private boarding school an hour from home. It should have been similar to any other in-person school-- but alas, they had everything Scottlin didn't. A mark. He'll have to keep it a secret, but it gets tricky when you have a knack for ending up in the infirmary... Whether it be for the hot boy you just met, or you're swept up in one of the freak accidents at the school that seem to just keep happening. Scott will have to juggle his sexuality, his grades, and his new friends all while solving the mystery of what is happening to his new academy. |
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the drowners by David A. Anderson For Aaron, this world is an unfathomable puzzle. Haunted by disturbing dreams, he drifts through empty days, shielding himself behind sarcasm and cynical wit. After being expelled, he sees an opportunity to rewrite his future at a new school. Connecting over a shared love for De Niro films with Robbie, an aspiring actor of Jamaican descent, he unexpectedly finds his companion piece, one person who truly understands him. Together, they navigate the chaotic waters of adolescence, from dramatic first dates to sociopathic bullies, iconic concerts, drugs, and a dead body. With adulthood fast approaching, can their unique bond survive the crushing weight of societal pressures and devastating revelations? Confronted by the ghosts of his past, Aaron must choose whether to blaze bright or fade away. A funny and poignant meditation on the forces that shape us, The Drowners transports us back to a time when our tolerance for hypocrisy was zero and life seemed infinite. An early draft of this novel won a 2021 YA Watty award. |
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I am the one of the end, the world maker, and the god breaker. Time is unraveling and Earth is doomed to wander the dark of space, unmoored from the galaxy itself. Galiaro’s plan for humanity’s escape to another dimension has failed and his dark matter robot creations, Beetro and Curse, were imprisoned in a nanoscopic black hole. Now, the entire planet is blighted by drought, the oceans heave beyond their bounds, and thousands are dispossessed. The end of the cosmos was foreseen by an ancient Alchean prophet named Othel. Thousands of years ago, Othel left behind the Dark Earth prophecy for the planet to survive the calamity. Now, the fellowship of Dark Theory—the drunken astrocyst Galiaro, Arym of the underground cult, thief Miree, time traveler Hawera, and the street rat Ribcage—must pick up the breadcrumbs of the ancient prophet’s quest to save Earth. Separately, they traverse the dying world and learn alarming news—the dark matter robots, Curse and Beetro, have escaped their black hole prison. Once parallel world enemies, the two robot brothers now have an uneasy alliance, and with an advantage… Curse already knows the prophecy. He has seen it before, used it before, and destroyed his own world with its power. Now on the cusp of annihilation, whoever wields the Dark Earth prophecy will unleash the cosmic power that could save—or doom—reality itself. |
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Dark Kingdom (Dark Law Book #2) by Wick Welker Warrior at birth. Warrior at death. Dark Theory is real. The universe is expanding without Earth, dooming it to wander the void alone. Resources are dwindling and war festers across the blighted planet. Ria, a cyborg slave, is commanded by an implanted governor chipto track down dark matter, which may hold the key to restoring Earth's place in the cosmos. Ria travels with Haldane, a hardened warrior from a parallel dimension. Together, they traverse the horrors of the wastelands, finally reaching the fabled Fifth Kingdom. There, they find a nightmarish prison state of dark matter mines ruled by an iron-fisted despot. To achieve their goal, Ria and Haldane must fight to not only win the key to the dark matter mines, but also the hearts of an enslaved people. The fate of the universe, and Ria’s freedom, rests on who wins the Fifth Kingdom—and what they do with it. |
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Community Witch by Ash Kreider Aspen Fahey is a non-binary aspiring community witch and failed witchfluencer living in downtown Toronto. When their aunt dies and leaves them her house and witching practice on beautiful, idyllic Vancouver Island, their life unexpectedly turns into a Lifetime movie: early thirties enby leaves the big city (including their toxic partner and the job they hate) to move to a beautiful small town, has meet cute with beautiful stranger before running into The One That Got Away. But can they navigate the hard work of building healthy relationships while juggling their responsibilities as town witch? Or will the trauma of their ex’s emotional abuse ruin the best thing that’s ever happened to them? |
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Chasing Phantoms by Inna Tamir After what happened that night in the forest, Vera knew her life would never be the same. Healer or not, there’s only so much a human mind can grasp. It was another encounter, though, that truly turned Vera’s world upside down: Adrian Gordon. Her high school crush. The one love she could never get over—perhaps because that’s how unrequited love works… He was looking for a flatmate. She was looking into his blue eyes, forgetting everything around her. She was sure it was fate—what else could have brought her to his doorstep at that late hour? Unfortunately, fate is a seasoned player, always keeping its cards close to the chest, and the road to Adrian's heart was more complicated than she ever imagined. Obstacles had never scared Vera. Arguing with spirits, visiting her past incarnations—her life was too full of miracles to believe anything was impossible. But what happens when all the obstacles seem to be gone? When it all comes down to a single choice—her chance to be happy… or his? A time- and space-crossing love story that dances on the thin line between what is possible and what most people think isn’t. |
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Zoi by Jane Mondrup At the age of five, Amira watched footage of the first zoi specimen arriving in our solar system, and she became instantly fascinated with the huge, cell-like creature floating among the stars. Decades later, she and three other astronauts have taken residence in a zoi as it continues its voyage through space. They have no way of steering its course. Communicating with their non-sentient host is limited to signals of physical needs. And while the zoi meets those needs, it also exposes its passengers to hormonal and even genetic alterations. Now, as masses of biological material start growing on each astronaut, their interstellar journey begins a new stage--one with far-reaching consequences both for the humans and the zois. |
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Faithfully Yours Mozart: Love's Everlasting Courage by Faith Jacobs The wedding bells have rung, it's 1783, and the deepest of love thrives in the hearts of darling Frau Constanze Mozart and her darling Wolfgang! Although their courage is sound and their strength to persevere beyond all odds immense, when looming shadows of unforeseen illness, familial conflicts, and pain threaten their beautifully imperfect paradise, will they survive the tides of life's trials and tribulations? |
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A grieving smuggler. A fugitive mage. A turncoat Huntsman. The heist of their lives. Teenage smuggler, Armina, never intended to inherit the Blackblood, a truck loaded with illegal magical artifacts. But when tragedy strikes, leaving her in charge with only her irritable ex-girlfriend for company and with the magic-hating Huntsmen on her tail, she's determined to follow in the footsteps of her murdered Captain. When Armina discovers a fugitive mage hiding aboard her truck, dripping their black blood, she can't ignore their pleas for help. The mage desperately wants to rescue their mother from the Huntsmen's headquarters in the Western mountains, a mission Armina knows is doomed to fail, but one she can't ignore. As they tear across a dust bowl wasteland toward the dark spires in the west, secrets from Armina’s past come into view, lit by the blinding headlights of the roaring truck. Secrets that could endanger the mission, the truck, and her splintering found-family. |
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Her Shadowed Destiny by Rowena Aiello "...a very strange book...in a magical land where odd things happen." They didn’t want to let her into their world. Now, she might just be their only hope. It takes a lot of guts to be a practicing witch in Lilaville. Then Aurora shows up, and Reine’s best friend goes missing at her house party. Now Reine’s powers might be the only thing keeping everyone safe. Without them, the true danger ahead of them can’t be stopped, and Reine could lose her best friend—forever. She just hopes her magic will be strong enough… |