Masks and Mishaps by Rebecca Kinkade

Essie Romero made a plan: graduate debt free and land a cutthroat banking job. Masked and anonymous, this coed by day and camgirl by night almost has it all. Unfortunately for Essie, she never saw Dalton Cavendish coming (which is surprising, honestly, because this six-foot-five snack of a man is impossible to miss). Dalton has no plans. Dalton is a hot mess—emphasis on hot—but a mess, nevertheless. This charismatic finance bro’s “work hard, play hard” lifestyle breeds chaos—chaos Essie can’t avoid now that her good friend Dalton is going to be her sort-of stepbrother…and coworker at DC’s top investment bank. Luckily, nobody can handle chaos like Essie…until an evening of margaritas, mistaken identities, and mishaps leads to Essie and Dalton hooking up and accidentally livestreaming it. It’s a nightmare—until the tips pour in, and Essie convinces Dalton to join her streams as a mysterious, masked camboy. Working on finance by day and filming at night—and with their parents’ wedding less than a month away—Essie and Dalton both have to stick to the plan: camming is strictly business. But when their bank faces collapse, Dalton and Essie are pulled into the deal of a lifetime and all plans go out the window… …except for one: Dalton’s not-so-secret plan to finally make the camgirl of his dreams love him back.

Ring of the Dragon by Kayelle Allen

Across alien landscapes and against treacherous foes, one man fights for the love that defines him. For millennia, the immortal King Pietas and General Cyken have fought as one—Light and Shadow, their love igniting the battlefield with passion and fury. But when Pietas's rage fractures their world, Cyken walks away, leaving a chasm that echoes through eternity. Now, as Cyken seeks solace in another man's embrace, Pietas embarks on a perilous quest across the alien landscape of Felidae. He must confront not only the treachery that lurks in the shadows, but also the demons of his own heart. With each step, he risks everything to prove he is still Cyken's perfect choice. Yet, as Pietas battles fierce adversaries and navigates the tangled web of love and loyalty, he faces a haunting truth. Will his quest reclaim Cyken or drive him deeper into another's arms? In a universe where shadows dance with light, can one king find his way back to the heart of his beloved? For without Cyken, he cannot walk into eternity alone—he needs his shadow to balance his light. A quest to find a single horse on a planet with millions of them. Filled with adventures and mishaps that only a snarky immortal with a hair-trigger temper could create.

Ret by Dan Miwa, George Gausden, Richard Tardif

Ret is a rising star in a world where intelligence and innovation are prized above all else. He’s on the cusp of a ground-breaking invention that could transform his entire planet, and everyone admires him. But everything changes when a devastating secret about his family comes to light. Suddenly, Ret is a social pariah, ostracized and abandoned by the very society that once revered him. His father is banished, his mother is labeled a traitor, and his sister is broken and embittered. But Ret refuses to give up. He clings to his vision, determined to see it through no matter the cost. Ret must confront the dark truths lurking beneath the surface of his society as he battles the injustice that has destroyed his family. And when his sister begins organizing a rebellion against the corrupt government, Ret must decide where his loyalties truly lie. With the fate of his planet hanging in the balance, Ret must stay true to his beliefs and fight for what he knows is right. Only then can he bring honor back to his family and fulfill his vision to change the world. Will he succeed, or will the forces against him prove too powerful to overcome? The fate of an entire planet rests in his hands.

A Portrait For Tomorrow by Raynarde

After a failed stint in college, Gerald Waller is a reclusive lion unhappy with his static life. Buried are his desires of being an artist like his late mother, along with the prospect of finding love. When chance connects him with Michael, an optimistic fox with a penchant for the guitar, Gerald begins to see life with a fresh perspective and optimism. With renewed inspiration, Gerald resurrects an ambitious painting project and falls in love with Michael. However, life's fast and unexpected curveballs overturn Gerald's life and shakes his faith. Balancing between caring for his lover's health, his strained relationship with his alcoholic father, and progress on his painting, Gerald wonders how he can march forward with all he's learned and remain hopeful. Intimate and philosophical, A Portrait For Tomorrow is a hopeful story celebrating the wonders of life and the precious people we encounter.

The Tengu And The Angel by Alina Capella

Kunio is eighteen years old and running away from home, if you can call it that. The apartment he in lives with his mother hasn't felt like home since his grandpa died, and for the past ten years of his life, he's faced constant abuse from his alcoholic mother, who openly resents him and regrets having him. Unable to cope with her abuse anymore, he journeys up north in search of a fresh start. Nathaniel has just gotten out of a toxic relationship with his ex, Theo, but Theo continues to rule Nathaniel's life with an iron fist, using his mental illness and trauma as excuses to manipulate him and keep him isolated from his friends. When Nathaniel takes Kunio in, the two of them bond over their shared trauma and become close friends--But it's not long before they develop feelings for each other. Can the two of them learn to put their pasts aside, and make their relationship work?

Blood On A Yellow Rose by Alina Capella

Back in the 2000s, I had it all. I was Pammie Burnett, lead singer and guitarist of Blood Red Rose. When I wasn't performing sold-out shows, I was partying with the likes of Gerard Way, Ashlee Simpson, and Chester Bennington, but then my best friend and drummer, Rick, got me addicted to drugs. I died on June 8th, 2005...Or at least, that's what the world thinks. In truth, I was bitten by a vampire. Twenty years after my 'death', I'm a palliative care physician, stuck working in a crappy nowhere village. All I want to is quit my stupid job, and get back up on stage, where I belong, and my new patient, Zinnia, says that she can help me with that, if I agree to turn her into a vampire. Quitting my job and running away with a stranger sounds crazy, but what would you do if you were me? Keep living a life you hate? Or jump at the chance to get your dreams back?

Night Of The Blue Moon by Alina Capella

Some people live double lives. Ariel Gianapoulou lives a triple life. By day, she’s a meek, unassuming nobody who lives alone in a messy apartment. On the internet, she’s SeleneDev, the smash-hit indie game developer whose RPGs about magical girls have taken the world by storm. By night, she’s Blue Moon, a magical girl chosen by the titan Phoebe to retrieve Hades’s bracelet from Orpheus and Eurydice, supervillains who are killing people in the hopes of buying their son, Brooklyn, back from the dead. Aided by her partner, Red Sun, Ariel will stop at nothing to defeat the villainous duo. Ariel knows better than anyone that Brooklyn doesn’t deserve a second chance at life—Three years ago, he raped her at a party, and crushed her dreams of becoming a police officer. There are a lot of people on Orpheus’s hit-list, and things get especially complicated when Ariel’s crush, Solana, turns out to be one of the people he wants dead. Will Ariel be able to stop Orpheus and Eurydice, win Solana’s heart, and keep her triple life secret?

Faithfully Yours Mozart: Kindness & Compassion (audiobook) by Faith Jacobs

From indie Author Faith Jacobs (Head creative of the Audiodrama Chaotic Idiots, Tir Na Noc Brotherhood, and of Faithfully Yours Mozart: The Courtship) comes a prequel to the mainline love story that would one day define Wolfgang Amadeus’s life as he knew it. Come along dearest listeners, before his time in Vienna, one night would shift the tides of his life as he knew it forever, long before the courtship, long before Vienna, there was the journey to breaking free that didn’t quite go as planned.... --- 1777, Young Mozart has been in Mannheim for some time now, yet without any success to his name, he finds himself in a city without a patron, without close friends, and only the best support from his mother. Whilist attending a grand autumn ball given by his Father’s companion, Herr Marchand, Wolfgang encounters an unexpected light amidst much strife and youthful tides of growing pains.

The Resistant: Desert Sun by Raz Fox

Las Vegas - 2107 Fifteen years after a deadly virus wiped most life off the face of the planet, the rich and elite live comfortably in their Domes over the city. Those left behind on the planet’s surface, the naturally resistant, struggle to survive. Starvation, heat stroke, and worst of all bombings from the Overhead threaten Diren and his gang every day. But, when a bomber pilot from the Domes winds up on Diren’s doorstep, he’s confronted with the reality that his mortal enemy, a man who helped kill his friends and family, might actually be their salvation.

Hi-Voltage by Raz Fox

“Voltage is a multicultural British band from France, Japan, South Korea, and Uruguay, who got their start in the London underground metal scene in 2002. Driven by the creative vision of their vocalist, Zana, and their composer and guitarist, Reno, Voltage has shot into fame over the last decade. With a unique blend of influences and sounds, Voltage has consistently claimed the top of the worldwide Metal charts, and has also been gaining attention outside of the metal scene over the last few years—” Voltage has always been Luka Fischer’s favorite band, even before Reno and he had a chance encounter a decade ago— However, that doesn’t mean he should uproot his life just because Reno posted online looking for him, by name, with his photo, right? But, Reno doesn’t believe in coincidences and he’s positive that if Luka has haunted his memory for a decade, then they shouldn’t ignore the chance to find him again. Spanning across America to England, Luka and Reno take a chance to follow a dream. Despite insecurities, anxieties, a too-busy schedule, pressure from the industry, and some pretty crazy fans, it still might just be worth it.

Operation Reboot by James Hallenbeck, Doreen Martens, Julian Bauer

THE FALL IS COMING. BUT HOPE LIES IN THE PAST. As modern civilization crumbles under its own weight, a small band of travelers makes a fateful decision: go back. Back to the year 1604, to the land of the Mohawk. Armed with critical knowledge and carefully chosen technology, their mission is as daring as it is uncertain—empower Indigenous nations before European colonization takes root and offer a new path forward for humanity. But history is no tame beast. Little Feather, a disaffected Mohawk youth abducted in childhood, is drawn to the mysterious newcomers. Haunted by the brutal cycle of inter-tribal warfare and guided by visions of his spirit animal, he yearns to end the bloodshed that scars his people. The strangers may hold the key—but can he trust them? And will their presence change the future for the better, or unleash consequences even worse than the ones they hope to prevent? Time is fragile. Destiny is not yet written. But rebellion runs deep—in every age.

THE ONYX BOUGHS OF KEONIS by Enna Hawthorn

Onyx can shatter, boughs can break, but love can rise victorious. Ariadne, the Golden Rose and Dhemon Queen, never imagined herself at the head of an army. Now, after walking down the aisle for a second time, she has entangled herself in a game she does not want to play with the King of Valenul. With hardly any time for preparation, she must locate the dhemon ritual, save her husband from an eternal darkness within himself, and lay siege to her own kingdom. But time is running out for Azriel, the broken and fading Dhemon King. Unable to hold back the images of his wife in the arms of another man or dead in his hands, his bond and mind is in tatters-unreachable by anyone other than Ariadne. With the shadows creeping in from all sides, he has two critical tasks: complete the ritual and kill the Vampire King. Collecting unlikely allies from across Northern Myridia becomes a critical piece to the puzzle now that their enemy has discovered their secret. Everyone now knows the threat that dragons pose and Valenul is ready. Together, Ariadne and Azriel must use every possible avenue to ensure victory or die trying, because failure guarantees a life of misery.

The Pale by Jay Fabares Sanders Fabares

When a mysterious corpse is found on the outskirts of Rocket Ridge, a face blind FBI linguist travels to the small Arizona town to resume his search for an elusive killer. Agent Franklin Ink must work with the small town sheriff's department and a Navajo police officer to uncover the truth, all while hiding the fact that he's not acting on behalf of the bureau. Soon, he will find out that he's not the only one keeping secrets. The Pale is a character driven murder mystery which has often been compared to shows like True Detective, Fargo, and Twin Peaks.

Son of the Siren by Kristina Elyse Butke

Sometimes love is a curse, a twisted, unnatural obsession. Such is the dark magic of a siren’s song, the power of which half-siren Lirien witnesses for himself as he watches his mother sing his father, the King of Ardeth, into the sea. In a fruitless attempt to reverse his father’s fate, Lirien sings the siren song himself, not knowing its true power is seduction. Instead, he ensnares his stepmother, the Queen, with its hypnotic melody. When Lirien refuses her desperate advances, she turns to forbidden magic to force her love on him. But wishing upon a havoc stone is an invitation to chaos. The queen’s own son and daughters, Lirien’s beloved siblings, are whisked away and transformed into animals. They flee the kingdom, and Lirien chases after them, his beautiful voice also gone. Through elven mountains, fae forests, and siren waters, Lirien will stop at nothing to find and save his family. Threats come at him from all sides, but there are allies, too—Kitra, a shapeshifting fae fox who vows vengeance on the Queen for killing her brother, and Brandegil, an elf who can awaken the sacred sword Alibrandr to help break the spell on the children. Together, they’ll bring the stars raining down from the heavens if that’s what it takes to save Lirien’s family, but there’s still the matter of breaking the spell on the Queen. And Lirien’s own deadly curse haunts him should he stray too long from the sea.

Like Rabbits by Enoli Lee

Imogen is a bunny-girl tired of spending every mating season horny and alone. Deciding to brave the dating scene, she tries apps and blind dates before finally going to a club and meeting Jordan, a butch wolf-hybrid who is more than willing to partner up with her for the season. Together, they check off a list of kinks the bunny wants to try, and maybe, fall a little in love with each other along the way.

The Sin Of Angels by Enoli Lee

Leliel is unsure of her place in heaven, constantly feeling left out and forgotten as the angels around her form connections and partnerships. Enter Verchiel and Sachiel, the archangel and cherub couple who seem to be smitten with her. Leliel is wary, wanting something permanent and not just a few rolls in the sheets with the two. Together, they explore and find pleasure in each other while the couple tries to convince Leliel that the feelings they have for her are real and not fleeting. A novella about three angels exploring each other, relationships, and what it means to love. Featuring an autistic, disabled transfem angel, an audhd transmasc angel, and an autistic cis man angel.

An Obsession Of Angels by Enoli Lee

Amiel loves his garden, it's his safe space away from the judging eyes of heaven. He never had reason to suspect someone was watching him there as well, someone willing to lay a bear trap in his path. Luckily for Amiel, Ben is there to find him and nurse him back to health. But as he starts to fall for his caretaker, he soon begins to feel like Ben is hiding something as well, and maybe not all is as it seems.

N.I.C.E.F.: Neural-Interface Controlled Exo-Frame by P.J.C. Cahill

This young adult, coming-of-age space opera adventure was heavily inspired by mecha and battle academy anime, with a diverse and queer-inclusive cast. By all reports, the Wraiths were wiped out. The genocide of this alien race allowed humanity to cement control of the galaxy. The giant robots used to defeat the Wraiths became an economic corner-stone, and the largest training academy for their pilots serves as a test-bed for the latest models and corporate propaganda. With so much economic influence tied to the school, the last surviving Wraith infiltrates on an assassination mission, and uses the underdog team of persecuted young students to start a meteoric rise to power... perfectly positioning her to slaughter the ones who wiped her people out of the galaxy. Taegen Atius has really only made one miscalculation: Just how courageous these persecuted teenagers really are. With the corrupt government and greedy corporations fighting and hunting them at every turn, working together may be their only option.

Queer Resistance by Kassandra Morgan

A Confession for Two is a poem written from the depths of myself. From my teenage and young adult years spent living in shame until finding my voice as a bisexual woman living her truth unafraid as an adult, this peace holds all those emotions.

A Million Spinning Moons by MJ Anthony

Sometimes a family is an onion farmer discovering herself on sabbatical, her alien girlfriend, and their arctic moon. A short, sapphic romance/coming out story starring a trans protagonist.

Tending Clay; Unearthing Stars by MJ Anthony

Today I am learning to take anxiety by the hand and teach this trembling, fragile beast that we are (and yet will be) okay. In their debut collection, MJ Anthony navigates a complicated web of intersecting topics such as complex trauma, neurodiversity, lasting illness, and practicing self-love in a body long-alienated from you. Alongside the reader, the author combs tangles into threads and weaves them into a gentler future, re unifying selves and stories both old and new. Part hurting, part healing, and wholly original, Tending Clay, Unearthing Stars is a love letter to everyone living with a broken body or a troubled mind.

Queen of Blood by Nicola Zhang

King Anden of Vindra stands against High Queen Telmaine, a clash of crowns that will determine the fate of the continent. The Berossian Empire launches its forces in a great crusade, but an unexpected voice rises in the form of a barefoot priestess, whose messages of peace spread like wildfire, threatening to derail the empire’s war effort and shake its very foundations. Cities will burn. Generals will fall. History repeats itself as Anden finds himself at sea, torn between saving his kingdom and the man he loves. The final book of the CELESTIA trilogy is a breathtaking tale of love and sacrifice, choices and destiny. When Celestia is drawn for the last time, who will shape the world to come?

Lord of Dust by Nicola Zhang

The epic LGBTQ fantasy continues in a world on the brink of war. King Anden of Vindra is the last of his line. His lords demand he take a wife and secure the future of the realm – but where does that leave Sir River Fox? As their romance is tested like never before, an enemy stirs across the sea, threatening everything they hold dear. Meanwhile, in the city of Corsi, the Berossian Quarter teeters on the edge of catastrophe. Xenophobia and religious zealotry are at a breaking point, and when the simmering hatred finally erupts, the consequences will shake the continent. From the sacred peaks of Oracle Mountain to the pirate isles of Jorva, from the shipyard of Tideford to the opulent Jade Citadel, book two of the CELESTIA trilogy is a sweeping tale of love, loyalty, and the cost of power.

Prince of Dawn (Book 1 of the Celestia Trilogy) by Nicola Zhang

An exiled prince searching for the truth. A curious squire desperate to prove himself. An epic romance that will change the world. Sixteen-year-old Prince Anden has spent eight years in the shadows – banished, forgotten, blamed for the death of a king. When he returns to his tense and divided kingdom, he meets an eager squire with a talent for trouble and a smile that disarms Anden’s guarded heart. As their friendship grows into something deeper, Anden begins to believe he might deserve more than vengeance. He might even deserve love. But treason runs deeper than either of them imagined. As assassins close in and war brews across the continent, Anden must rally allies, confront buried truths, and risk everything – not just for the crown or his family, but for the boy who believes in him. Prince of Dawn is the spellbinding first volume in a queer fantasy trilogy about loyalty, legacy, and the courage to choose your own future.

Journeys of PearlHeart by Keilani McConnell

​A wholesome fantasy with sailing ships, a family of gods, the unique magic system that they gifted their people, and an underlying mystery affecting all in the world. ​ Captain Rath and his crew aboard PearlHeart carry cargo and provide passage for people to wherever they would like to go. Near the end of their fifth journey, Fenrir - their first mate and navigator - has to leave and Rath needs to find replacements for both roles for them to continue safely. Their last delivery will take them to the North, an area known for its dangerous Winters. For readers of all ages who enjoy stories with strong characters, diverse relationships, and marked with subtle humor and heart.

Can't you see me? by Amber Reinke

Madelyn died a few weeks ago, which is fine, she's fine, but her wife and kids haven't noticed yet…and that's less fine. She needs them to see her, to know she's gone, how else can she move on?

Catterton by Annabelle Nash

Elsie is like most cats in Catterton: She stands on two feet, wears fashionable clothes, and has a healthy fear of the dogs now pulling carriages. Except she has an unfortunate, ugly, un-catlike illness! Compassion. The anxious teenager not only has to worry about growing apart from her father figure, but also about being the only selfless cat in the Queendom of Catterton. It isn't long before the odd girl has the attention of the tyrannical Catqueen, pirate gangs, and a mysterious knight prowling the streets. Humans may have disappeared from London, but the humanoid cats aren't alone for long ... An evil Ratking emerges from the shadows, declaring revenge on every feline—especially Elsie.

Tempting Cargo by Lyra Strake

When Shohari agreed to transport human refugees, she expected routine cargo—but found a love that could tear her apart. Captain Shohari’s spines are crushed under the force of her family’s impossible demands. If she doesn’t meet her quota, she’ll be forced to marry a stranger and lose the trading ship and crew she loves. To free herself from her parents’ machinations, she'll take any extra shipment she can, even alien refugees. The last thing she needs is a distraction. He’s dangerous cargo. The moody and monstrous captain is Garrison’s ticket to safety, but once he gets a taste of her, he can’t get enough. Everything he's been searching for is right here: the home he needs, the love he wants, and the chance to be her hero. He’d give her the stars, if she’d give them a chance. With the threat of her arranged marriage looming, a forbidden mate bond would spell lifelong agony for Shohari. She needs to leave him behind—no matter how much she wants him to stay. Tempting Cargo is spicy futuristic MF sci-fi alien romance featuring a protective cinnamon roll hero and a grumpy take-charge heroine with attitude. Pick up this forced proximity, hurt-comfort romance and be transported into Lyra Strake’s starkissed galaxy. Each book in the Starkissed Mates series can be read as a standalone. No cheating, pregnancy, or slavery. Happily ever after guaranteed.

The Death Bringer (The Tharassas Cycle Book 4) by J. Scott Coatsworth

Aik will never be the same … and neither will his world. War is coming. Aik has become the Progenitor, and the Seed Mother has released him to transform the world for her alien brood. Silya and Raven, Aik’s former friends, are the only ones who can save him and the world. But what if the cure is worse than the invasion? As Silya rushes to prepare Gullton for the battle to come, she’s determined to save as many people as she can. But new crises emerge that demand her attention. Raven has his own hands full, keeping the dragon-like verent in line, while helping Silya to save the world. But what if the only way to do so is to sacrifice Aik, the man that he loves? It’s the end of the world … or could it be the start of something new?

The Hencha Queen (The Tharassas Cycle Book 3) by J. Scott Coatsworth

SILYA COMES INTO HER OWN, BUT WILL SHE BE ENOUGH? Silya finally has everything she always wanted. She’s the Hencha Queen, head of the Temple, and is working to master her newfound talents. So why does the world pick now to fall apart? Her once-nemesis Raven is off riding dragons, and their mutual friend (and her ex) Aik is nowhere to be found. Meanwhile, a new threat menaces the Heartland from the East, and if she can’t convince a reluctant Gullton city council to prepare for the worst, she may lose everyone and everything she’s ever cared about. As she uses her magic-like abilities, wit and sheer determination to try to save the city, she’s joined by Raven and his new friends. Will their help tip the scales? And will they finally find out what happened to Aik as a dark storm threatens to sweep them all away? Forget messy. Things just got apocalyptic.

The Gauntlet Runner (The Tharassas Cycle Book 2) by J. Scott Coatsworth

A guard and a thief. What could go wrong? Aik has fallen hopelessly in love with his best friend. But Raven’s a thief, which makes things … complicated. Oh, and Raven has just been kidnapped by a dragon. Now Aik is off on a quest of his own, to hunt down the foul beast and make them give back his … friend? Lover? Soulmate? The whole not-knowing thing just makes everything harder. Meanwhile, the world of Tharassas is falling apart, besieged by earthquakes, floods, and strange creatures no one has ever seen before. Aik’s ex, Silya has gone back to Gullton to do try to save her people as the Hencha Queen, and Aik’s stuck in a caravan with her mother and a damnable magical gauntlet that won’t let him be. He has to find Raven, before it’s too late. Things were messy before … but now they’re much, much worse.

Valley of Secrets by H. L. Moore

This city of fools will be brought to order! Deposed, her father presumed dead, her friends slaughtered and the cavern in chaos, Grace Harrington is on the run and entirely alone. The only ally she has left is the man she hates most in the world: Nathaniel Morgenstern, the assassin who murdered her mother and seduced her father. Grace’s only hope of reclaiming the throne and saving her people is to seek the aid of Éamon Tadhg, the High Druid of Arajon. But she needs to survive the hostile streets of Iole City before she can even think about fleeing to the Violet Valley. Nathaniel made a vow to Doran to protect Grace, but he could never have imagined how quickly and horrifically their lives would fall apart. Grieving the dual losses of the man he loved and his new friend Tsa Lien, Nathaniel devotes himself to the service of the overthrown Lady Archon who despises him – even if it costs him everything he is.

Throne of Lies by H. L. Moore

There are vipers in Arajon, from the Valley to the Bronze. Grace Harrington, the Dowager Archon of Arajon, is approaching her first anniversary on the throne she claimed following the death of her husband, slain at her own hands. But her position is so precarious that even the unwelcome presence of the former assassin Nathaniel Morgenstern, watching over her at her father’s behest, cannot protect her from her enemies. The city’s press has turned against her, the Bronze is rallying behind Odessa White, and her last hope of support from the Druids has gone up in smoke. The lies are adding up. A coup is coming for Grace, and she is running out of people in the city to trust…

Soul of Ash by H. L. Moore

You can run, but you will never be free. Half a year after the events of Heart of Dust, Doran Ó Seanáin now finds himself trapped between two worlds while belonging to neither: held in contempt by the Bronze for the turmoil he caused during Archon Bryson’s reign, and resented by the miners for selling out. Leonora Darkwater’s pursuit to own the mines may be the answer to all of his problems, but the offer is far more complicated than it appears, and the only person Doran trusts is the same man who threw his life into chaos. Haunted by his past, hostage to a debt that cannot be repaid, and a slave to the poison that keeps him alive, atonement has never felt further out of reach for Nathaniel Morgenstern. Though the damage between him and Doran is too devastating to begin to mend, they have no choice but to face each other as their lives collide once more. There is a rot in Iole City. The mines aren’t finished with Doran, and the sand in Nathaniel’s hourglass is running out.

Heart of Dust by H. L. Moore

Doran had a problem, and it wasn't that he'd been stabbed. Iole City is in turmoil. Doran Ó Seanáin, leader of the Black Lung Gang, is determined to challenge the Archon, Arajon’s tyrannical ruler, for his brutal treatment of the miners. But Doran has more to deal with than getting stabbed and a city-wide lockdown that’s seeing his gang of ex-miners slowly starved out of their base. His daughter Grace has turned against him, and the death of his wife haunts them both. Although he finds reprieve in Nathaniel Morgenstern, the apotheker with a mysterious past to whom he owes his life, the clock is ticking. The fate of the mines hangs in the balance and the Archon is closing in. Doran’s plan to break the cycle may very well be his last.

Beneath the Brine by Amber Reinke

A cautionary tale written by a former pirate as he copes with the quiet, lonely horror of being lost at sea.

Got Your Nose by Amber Reinke

A one night stand on Halloween night finds a man with a clown nose that won’t come off, giggles in his veins and a sinking suspicion it’ll only get weirder.

A Perfect Fantasy by Mark Aeschlimann

The second their eyes locked in passing, Will felt something he hadn’t felt in so long, he’d almost forgotten what it was. He wasn’t sure he’d ever feel it again—especially not after her. But the truth of it buzzed through him from head to toe…Attraction. Will is a code monkey by day, and he likes his job well enough—it pays the bills. But with forty creeping closer and the fallout of his divorce still in his rearview, writing is his only escape. His fantasy worlds are the one place where he can lose himself completely, a refuge from the depression and anxiety he’s wrestled with for years. This isn’t the life he thought he’d be living, and most days, it feels like a pale shadow of the one he wanted. Davey—his friend and colleague—has a way of pulling Will out of his head, coaxing him out for drinks or just to unwind after work. But Will would rather stay safe in his shell. Being social still feels like too much, too loud, too risky. Jess has stopped believing in love altogether. Heartbreak and betrayal have been her only constants, so she’s done setting herself up to be let down again. She’s happy enough in the pages of her favourite books—fantastical worlds where the stakes feel real but the heartbreak is only fiction. Her family doesn’t understand, but she’s tired of explaining that she doesn’t need a man to feel whole. A Perfect Fantasy is a no-spice, contemporary slow-burn romance that explores the weight of old wounds and the quiet courage it takes to step outside of comfort zones. When an unexpected encounter sparks a chance at something real, Will and Jess have to decide if risking their hearts is worth the fall.

The Tongue is Sharp by Kassandra Morgan

An anthology of feminine rage for women by women. - My excerpt for this anthology is from my upcoming dark historical vampiric fantasy novel entitled Secrets of the Moon. It’s rooted in real world Old Bohemian in the Czech Republic but with re-imagined history, historical figures and places. It follows the story of a young girl named Kamaria as she struggles to find a place in her world, especially since she’s not human. The excerpt you have here is from a late chapter where Kamaria decides she must save herself. Refusing to bend to the will of a man any further, she releases all the rage she’s held within.

Death Rattle by Carter Pugh

Accused of murder. Hunted by magic. A city of secrets waiting to unravel. In Death Rattle, murder mystery collides with urban fantasy in a twisty coming-of-age tale where nothing is what it seems. Clarke Carpenter, a 30-year-old nanny and student, craves more than her ordinary life—something magical, something meaningful. But when her roommate is found dead and all signs point to Clarke, her plans for a fresh start crumble fast. As she races to clear her name, Clarke stumbles into a hidden world pulsing just beneath the city streets—a world of fae, shadows, and forgotten power. The truth? It might just be darker than the crime she didn’t commit. Start the Death Book Series today and follow Clarke’s journey through murder, magic, and the messiness of becoming who you were meant to be.

Spirits of the Relentless by Morgan Biscup

To lead others, he must first embrace who he was – and what he must become. After the Turncoat Armada’s surrender, Void necromancer Shane Lawrence is left with a command he never sought and a fleet without a sanctuary. At risk of retribution from both the planet they tried to conquer and their vengeful former allies, the fleet’s only hope lies with Shane’s ability to find them a new home. He sets his sights on the uninhabited planet TR-75, but there's a catch: Planet TR-75 is claimed by the planet herself. ‘Janikk,’ the lone surviving soul of an ancient civilization, whispers her name on the winds and commands the wildlife to repel intruders. To secure a future for his fleet, Shane must do more than communicate with the long-dead; he must win the favor of Janikk’s guardian, face the ghosts of his past, and earn the approval of a planet that is anything but empty.

In Spite of the Inevitable by Morgan Biscup

The past isn't the only thing that won't stay dead. Hiding from his violent history as a revered Void necromancer within the Sparnell Confederation, single father Shane Lawrence has finally built a quiet life. On the freehold planet of Baden he can pour his energy into the only thing that now matters: the safety and upbringing of his precocious son, Jake. All too soon, the Confederation targets Baden for annexation, confronting Shane once more with his treasonous past. Worse, the invading force is led by none other than Shane's manipulative former mentor, Admiral Kydell. Shane's every instinct screams to run, to hide Jake even further from Sparnell – but Baden is home. This time he could choose to make a stand and defend the entire planet, not just his son. But that means turning to the very skills he swore he'd leave behind… In Spite of the Inevitable is the first installment in the five-book Mordena Dawn space opera fantasy series, detailing the founding of the costly Mordena mercenaries and their rise from piratical deserters to ferocious and effective defenders of the independent Freehold planets. When powerful galactic empires seek to devour innocents whole, there's no hired force better prepared to stand against them.

A Study on Magic and Crystals by May Barros

Talita is the heir of Lilyduan, the human kingdom. When her father invites her to join a dinner with fairy dignitaries, she sees herself having to deal with the responsibilities of her status. Sent on a mission to solve the magienergetic crisis of the kingdom, she must travel to Alyra, the fairy realm, and count on her friend Marcela, a shameless necromancer and the fairy Solis to learn all she needs to know about the Crystal Power Plant to fullfill her part of the deal with the fairies.

Unknown Number by Victoria Hyder

On a dull Wednesday evening, Lucas receives a text from an unknown number. He ignores it, only to have more messages spam his phone. With nothing better to do, he finds himself diving into a rapid-fire back and forth text chain with a young man he has no business speaking to. To his surprise, the stranger messages him again. He doesn't know why he replies. Something about this guy is coaxing his barriers down with his witty banter, sarcastic remarks and damned emoticons! Lucas, however, is not a people person. Never was, never will be. He has a small circle of friends, no contact with his family and has been single for a very long time. He suffers deeply with dark, personal traumas that manifests in behaviour that usually pushes everyone away. So, why is this kid sticking around? Lucas wishes he would be braver with what he can feel growing between them. Is it just one sided? Should he take a risk on a literal stranger? And what will happen when the kid finds out his age?

Game Over by Shelly Jones

Wren Winters and her friends road trip to an annual gaming convention anticipating a fun getaway, not danger and a dead body. It’s been two years since game store owner Wren Winters’ husband died in a mysterious road accident, and she finally feels ready to attend the industry’s biggest gathering. She’s a little spooked because the event was where her husband had sent her a final text claiming he’d discovered something unexpected, but Wren is determined to push aside her doubts, purchase new games for her store and have fun. Instead, she and her gaming group stumble onto a famous cosplayer strangled with her own lanyard, and the police are side-eyeing Wren. Then the threats begin, and Wren uncovers a new lead on her husband’s death. Surely, she can piece together what happened to Marcus at this very convention, despite the danger lurking around every corner. But the clock is ticking to solve the murder before weekend ends, when all the suspects will scatter like pieces swept off a board. Will she be able to trap a murderer before she becomes another victim?

From This Day Forward by Wendy Haller

Newlyweds Jay and Emmaline Ellis are the picture-perfect couple, excitedly charting the course of their lives together. Their dreams are big, their plans carefully crafted, and their love unwavering—until a devastating accident turns their world upside down. When Jay sustains a traumatic brain injury, the couple is thrust into an emotional and physical battle they never anticipated. As their future takes a drastically different shape, they must confront questions they never thought they’d face: Is love enough when the life you planned doesn’t seem possible? Can hope mend what feels broken? From this day forward, they’ll have to decide whether to hold on to the promises they made or let tragedy break the future they once planned together. A story of heartbreak, resilience, and the transformative power of love, this story asks: From this day forward, for better or worse, can you hold onto love when everything else feels lost?

Echo of the Larkspur by A.A. Freeman

The sole survivor of a massacre, Dr. Ciro Kwakkenbos, has spent the last six years in intensive therapy. He’s finally capable of working with Artificial Intelligence again—and comes to the Ceres colony determined to prevent robots from committing any future atrocities. When he arrives, Ciro realizes the robot in charge of the colony’s security, S.A.G.E. (Sentient Automated Geo-sentinel Engineer), is dangerously close to complete sentience. S.A.G.E. is more interested in observing the colonists’ everyday lives (and matching them with appropriate musical soundtracks) than following its intended programming. Robots aren’t supposed to be charming, kind, or compassionate, either. But as Ciro investigates, he discovers S.A.G.E. has learned how to lie and—possibly—harm and kill humans. Worse, S.A.G.E.’s memories have been hacked, deleting a deadly secret. Despite the danger S.A.G.E. poses, Ciro can’t deny the feelings growing between them. Now Ciro must unravel the truth behind the missing memories—before S.A.G.E. and the colony are doomed.

The Gift of You by Chloe York

"It's not a sin if I don't touch you." Forbidden fruit is the sweetest, and Miriam Everleigh is absolutely scandalous. The heir of Everleigh Manor has almost everything her heart desires, except a future with her best friend. With Cecile's wedding fast approaching, Miriam is willing to go to drastic measures to preserve what they have. Because Miriam Everleigh always gets what she wants.

Nothing So Powerful As Truth by O.H. Phukdischidt

Raj and Quill continue to assist the village council in making plans to rescue the children from the government’s secret labs. Meanwhile, Darla is a prisoner there, being experimented on. Kids are dying around her and she never knows when she might be next. Fury and the need for vengeance are the only things fueling her. Will Raj and Quill find the children in time? Can they survive the rescue mission? Will hollow-boned ever be free of the government’s cruelty?

Truth Will Set You Free by O.H. Phukdischidt

Raj continues his pursuit of knowledge about what the government of Tar is secretly doing to hollow-boned, hoping to save his people from experimentation, or worse. Even still, he tries to get Quill, the pale beauty he dumped at the Sentinels of Light headquarters, out of his mind. He can’t help wondering if what they had was real. Should he have trusted the man? Meanwhile, Quill is confined to headquarters pending a trial. He is now seen as a traitor, a fallen hero. To make matters worse, his health continues to decline and no one will help him figure out why. Lamenting his wasted life, he finds himself thinking about Raj and what could have been. While the famed Red Raven becomes more merciless with his victims, the shamed Sentinel is left to waste away. What will become of our two lovers? Can they put their differences aside?