We’re proud to present the cover for the English edition of Omniscius Wholehearted by Natalie S. Gille!
Omniscius Wholehearted
Expected Release Date: December 11, 2025
Genre: Urban Romantasy/ Witches & Demons
Witch
Demons
Second Chance
Battle
Chaos
Slow Burn
Magic
A little Spice
When the heart is torn apart, there is nothing but darkness …
While Zonya tries to find out what dark force is threatening her Clan, she faces doubts from within her own ranks.
Questioned by her Coven, she struggles more and more with herself.
Moreover, Kieran remains stubborn and Xalus remains inscrutable to her. Has her fiancé been telling the truth all these years, or is he becoming increasingly entangled in his lies?
In the midst of the chaos, an old friend of her mother’s reveals a shocking secret to Zonya that throws her entire existence into turmoil.
All the while, the true enemy in the shadows threatens not only her Clan, but everything in this world …
A bundle of old, what appear to be recollections and witness statements, are discovered in an attic by a son following the death of his father.
They tell the tale of three teenage school friends who are involved in a prank that almost costs the life of one of them. Whilst they all follow different and diverse career paths, the incident creates a lifelong bond of trust.
Some two decades later, that trust is put to the test when Gordon Shawcross helps another and in doing so, puts himself under suspicion of treason. Gordon’s ordinary life touches, for a brief moment, extraordinary heights.
Set in the dying embers of the Cold War, A Life Quite Ordinary tracks the mundane life of Gordon, who is catapulted into the challenging threats of the late 1980s with the Cold War, AIDS and homosexual rights in the armed forces. The novel covers the East-West interface of the British Commanders-in-Chief’s Mission to the Soviet Forces BRIXMIS, mixed with burlesque cabaret and church architecture.
A Life Quite Ordinary is a fact-based novel that deals with serious matters in a gripping but plausible manner.
Bryan Campbell Johnston was raised and schooled in North Yorkshire and returned with his wife, Wendy, to live in Richmondshire in 2020. Bryan has three children, two step-children and he and Wendy have two grandchildren. Between leaving North Yorkshire and returning, Bryan had both a military and legal career.
His military career started at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and ended as a Major commanding an infantry company during Gulf War I. In-between he served in Germany and Northern Ireland and other outposts around the shrinking globe.
His legal career started at The University of Westminster and the School of Law and ended as a Solicitor and Managing Partner of a law firm.
In-between Bryan was involved in the arts as a Director and Trustee of a regional theatre for six years. He has been, among other appointments, Chair of a charity and Chair of a Chamber of Commerce. Bryan is a trained Mediator.
Bryan wrote articles for a business magazine for several years; he had a play performed at Brentwood Theatre and his adaptation of Northanger Abbey was performed in over 31 locations by a professional touring troupe.
Bryan’s hobbies include writing, theatre, horse racing, sailing, golf, trekking and skiing.
My thoughts: I wasn’t sure what to make of this at first, there are multiple narrative view points that build up the story of three old school friends and a brush with the world of espionage in the age of the Cold War. It was really interesting and clever, and I was hooked. I liked the little facts between each section too.
Gordon Shawcross saves the life of a school friend at a party, and years later that same friend – known as Jaffa, comes to ask a favour. It seems quite innocent but ends with Shawcross being threatened with arrest for treason.
His friends Geordie and Jaffa contribute their narratives, along with a few others, to explain how Gordon ended up in that situation. It’s a story of mistaken identities, people trying to do the right thing, a little paranoia and the bonds of friendship.
*I was kindly gifted a copy of this book in exchange for taking part in this blog tour, but all opinions remain my own.
It’s the annual Awards Banquet at the Cocoanut Grove nightclub, and Vivian Steele can’t wait for the star-studded event. She’s attending with her best friend, Carole Lombard, and several acclaimed actresses will be wearing her fashion designs. What she doesn’t expect is for the night to turn deadly.
During the awards ceremony, Carole finds an actress stabbed to death in the restroom. She quickly alerts the staff, but when they return, they can’t find a body. An hour later, another guest screams bloody murder that an actor drowned in the pool outside. Again, the body disappears.
While the guests have a good laugh, Vivian is convinced the murders took place and reluctantly asks Preston Stone, Hollywood’s notorious playboy, for his help in proving her suspicions.
Together, they uncover a sinister killer who has mastered the art of illusion and set his sights on two Oscar-winning stars. Can Vivian and Preston stop the killer in time…and without revealing their well-kept secrets?
A Bloody Banquet is the second book in this exciting new 1930s Stone & Steele mystery series starring a great cast of characters ranging from the rich and famous to Bella and Boris, the canine costars, and a few other endearing folks. (A pretty clean read – series or standalone)
Award-winning author Gail Meath writes historical romance novels that will whisk you away to another time and place in history where you will meet fascinating characters, both fictional and real, who will capture your heart and soul. Meath loves writing about little or unknown people, places and events in history, rather than relying on the typical stories and settings.
My thoughts: Someone is staging murders and no one knows if they’re pranks or something else. Preston Stone and Vivian Steele join forces again to investigate what’s going on. How are a magician and his assistant connected to the strange disappearing bodies?
As three actors meet their tragic deaths, who is killing them or are they really accidents?
Preston and Vivian bicker their way around Hollywood as they investigate, it seems they still can’t be friends like their canine companions are.
The crimes are twisted and the killer is targeting Hollywood’s biggest stars like Clark Gable and Bette Davis next, if Preston and Vivian can’t solve it fast and hand the killer over to the police.
*I was kindly gifted a copy of this book in exchange for taking part in this blog tour, but all opinions remain my own.
We’re celebrating the release of The Sinuous Bargain of a Cowardly Prince, the first book in a new series by Kayliani Shi!
The Sinuous Bargain of a Cowardly Prince (The Shadowed Throne Chronicles #1)
Release Date: Oct 21, 2025
Genre: Romantasy
-Enemies to lovers
-Anti-chosen one
-Rejected fated mates
-Friends to lovers
-He falls first
-Teacher/master x student
-Strong fmc
-Soft, kind MMC
-High stakes
-Forbidden romance (between an elf and a human)
-Hero’s journey/ quest
She was his chance for redemption.
He was her key to freedom.
Prince Ramiel Faundor is a bastard. His entire existence is the second best-kept secret in a kingdom built on blurred lines. But when his dragon-slaying brother dies in battle, Ramiel must stand in his place in the kingdom’s coronation duel. There’s just one problem: thanks to the king’s intimidation, no noble or soldier dares to train him.
Ether Malaphon is a cutthroat elven warrior. Her hatred for humanity is etched into her soul, second only to her resentment for the fairies who killed her parents. Her world unravels when she’s dragged from her village to be sacrificed to a long-dead monarch. But fate intervenes when a certain desperate prince strikes a bargain that might save her life. If he rescues her, she must agree to train him for his duel.
As time runs out and enemies close in, Ramiel and Ether must navigate dark curses, buried secrets, and a history determined to repeat itself. But in a kingdom shaped by betrayal, victory may come at the ultimate cost.
We have a great recommendation for your spooky TBR. The Devil Drinks Monsoons just came out on October 15th and is as funny as it is gruesome! Check it out!
Evolving/Becoming (Richard reluctantly changes his beliefs. Molly embraces the changes that are forced upon her.)
Courage & Perseverance (Molly survives after car accident, and then the attack, and still flourishes.)
Independence (Even though she’s blind, Molly does everything she can by herself.)
Prejudice (Richard is prejudiced against everyone different from himself. Candee is looked down upon because she’s a sex worker. David is ignored because he’s Black.)
Friendship (Unlikely friendships are formed between Richard and Molly, Candee and Richard, Richard and Jeanne, Molly and Candee, Dwayne and Candee, Beuletta & Parker.)
Redemption (Richard redeems himself by saving Livvy from vampire Jeanne.)
Endurance (New Orleans survives mostly unchanged for 300 years. The vampires live on.)
Grumpy P.I. Richard is secretly ridding his beloved New Orleans of the offenders on his “List” in a variety of inventive ways that favor his bad back. Molly, recently blinded from an accident and nursing a broken heart, moves to the city, right next door to Richard, in search of a new start. When Molly’s newborn baby attracts the attention of Richard’s ladyfriend, (who, unbeknownst to him, is a vampire queen), he obliviously entangles himself in a dangerous power struggle between the humans and the dark forces that fester just beneath the surface of daily life in The Big Easy.
Will Molly find her happily ever after? Will Richard redeem himself from his own dark past? In turns both darkly humorous and shockingly gruesome, The Devil Drinks Monsoons will chill your blood even as you find yourself laughing out loud.
We’re thrilled to announce the release of Frosthaven Bakery! We highly recommend you treat yourself to this gorgeous cozy fantasy romance today!
Frosthaven Bakery (Tales of Midwinter Haven #2)
Release Date: October 24, 2025
Genre: Cozy Fantasy Romance/ MM No Spice Romance
🍰 Cozy bakeries
👑 Fae princes
🩸 Vampire bakers
🧁 Found family
🌹 Fae/vampire romance
🍫 Chocolate
🍰 Baking competitions
❄️ Snowy small towns
💜 MM romance
🎄 Holiday romance
☕ Cozy Midwinter vibes
A chocolate-loving vampire. A meddling fae prince. A baking competition that could spell freedom…
Valentine never expected to become a vampire—let alone the proud owner of a cozy bakery. Now he’s tied to the Earl who turned him, a well-connected benefactor with a firm grip on Valentine’s future.
Midwinter Haven’s prestigious baking competition and its prize might be his golden ticket to freedom—all he has to do is defeat the best bakers in the realm.
No pressure at all.
But his dreams melt faster than chocolate in a double boiler when the arrogant Prince Anders accidentally ruins his signature sweets. Now, with Midwinter fast approaching, Valentine is stuck working with a guilty, meddlesome fae—whether he likes it or not.
Between baking disasters, the pair stumble upon a secret that could shake both their kingdoms. And falling for each other? That was never part of the recipe.
Frosthaven Bakery is a high-stakes cozy fantasy featuring m/m closed-door romance and irresistible Midwinter sweet treats! This book is part of the Tales of Midwinter Haven series, a collection of standalone cozy fantasies that can be enjoyed in any order.
They changed her life forever. Did they really think they could get away with it?
Evie Perry was a high-class escort whose way of life was abruptly and cruelly shattered by two drunken men.
Stella Kendrick’s husband committed suicide and left her with a legal battle and a debt of £6m, but he leaves her a message with the names of three men on it.
Daniella Maddox is a world-class barrister, assigned to an indefensible case for a corrupt client, but one she must win to save her own life. Unbeknownst to them, fate has woven their lives into a twisted web.
Detective Sergeant Alan Armitage is mystified when he attends the scene of a triple murder, but he is very quickly joined in his hunt for the killer by Detective Sergeant Steve Denton from The Met, and Detective Sergeant Bob Williams from North Yorkshire CID. Along with Detective Constable Rachael Jones, they have to uncover who the murderer is and why they are killing people across the country. Their task is made even more difficult because a criminal known to most simply as The Broker gets closer to banking millions every time his team commits another murder.
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My thoughts: Evie wants revenge on the men who ruined her face and ended her career as an escort, she’s running out of money and hopes the threat of a tell-all book will encourage her targets to cough up.
Unbeknownst to her however, someone else is taking out the men who wronged her, and a few of their friends. The police are struggling to join the dots as the murders at first appear random and the victims live all over the country, meaning it takes a while before the various forces link up.
Niall Fitzgerald and his wife Yvonne are devastated at the murders of their friends, and Niall thinks it’s a woman he once knew as SILK, but as the police dig, it seems there’s someone else involved.
The mysterious Broker makes a lot of money ordering his minions to do terrible things, he doesn’t even really care why and stands to make even more money with this latest commission.
As the bodies pile up and the police think they’re onto something, can they identify the person behind it all before it’s too late?
Clever, complex and gripping, this is one of those thrillers where you think you know what’s going on…but then you don’t! Just like the police, you want to solve it before anyone else dies, but you might not be able to guess the reasons behind it all. Fiendish stuff.
*I was kindly gifted a copy of this book in exchange for taking part in this blog tour, but all opinions remain my own.
Happy release day to author Catalina Matei, and congratulations on the release of The Imminent Power of Hope!
The Imminent Power of Hope (Vials of Fate Book 3)
Genre: Dark Romantasy/ Dragons
Release Date: October 23, 2025
Dragons
Fated mates
Found family
Secrets/ hidden truths
Banter
Strong FMC
Dual POV
Cunning gods
Unique magic
In a world that mended itself anew, free will was no longer a chain; it was the binder that tied a nation’s hope to its actions.
After a battle that ensured the human nation’s victory, things are about to change once more as Zadrohn vanishes with a powerful artefact in his possession.
Caught between a web of lies and her need to be everyone’s saviour, Tiadola must renounce more than her pride in order to see the continent safe. The search for her lover intertwines with the one of finding the god’s resting place.
Resilient and hopeful, can she be the one to liberate the world from millennia of injustices? In hope lies the power, and she is nothing if not hopeful.
We have a fantastic book rec for you all today! Check out new release, The Legend of Rosa by Jasmine Hernandez!
The Legend of Rosa (The Rosa Chronicles Book 1)
Release Date: October 10, 2025
Genre: Sci-Fi Fantasy
Cover Artist: @alrun.art
Superhero Origin Story
Magical Realism
Crime/Thriller
Romance
Revenge Story
In the shadows of Tampa, Florida, a ruthless gang leader known as El Cazador wreaks havoc, leaving a trail of terror and cryptic tarot cards at each crime scene. The Tower card, a haunting omen of destruction, is his sinister signature.
Florence, a determined and sharp-witted attorney, is thrust into this dark world when her fiancé, Kevin, is brutally murdered on the night of their engagement. Devastated and fueled by vengeance, Florence discovers her engagement ring now holds mystical powers, transforming her into Rosa, a fearless and powerful superhero.
With her newfound powers, Rosa vows to avenge Kevin’s death and dismantle El Cazador’s reign of terror. By day, Florence continues her investigative work as an attorney, gathering clues and intel. By night, Rosa takes to the streets, using her magical abilities to protect the innocent and bring justice to Tampa.
From the sun-kissed streets of Tampa to the darkest corners of the underworld, Rosa’s quest for vengeance becomes a legendary force. Will she outsmart El Cazador and shatter his grip on the city, or will his cunning prove too powerful?
The Legend of Rosa is a thrilling tale of love, loss, and redemption, infused with magical realism and Latin American culture.
The book contains mature themes, violence, and murder.
Leighanna Pauley barely escaped consumption. Now, she’s claimed by both Life and Death. Fascinated by justice and why she survived when so many others haven’t, she has a new obsession: the murder of a fellow socialite. But the police have no leads.
The investigation emboldens Leighanna to attend the first ball held at the Carmine Estate. When midnight strikes, the unimaginable takes place. Time stops for everyone but Leighanna. Before her stands the ghost of the dead girl, pleading with Leighanna to catch her killer before someone else is murdered.
In a race against time, Leighanna hunts for clues across Stornshire. Will she be able to solve the case before the murderer strikes again, or will she become just another forgotten victim?
My thoughts: Although Leighanna was fairly exasperating at times – listen to your friends! I quite enjoyed her investigation into the death of a young woman at a party. Leigh wasn’t there as she was sort of dying of TB at the time. Life and Death were both with her, and she hovered between them. Anthropomorphic personifications of Life, Death and Time pop up to move things around as they wait to see which way Leigh will go.
But Leigh is very busy living and trying to solve a murder. She finds clues that the police missed – like a very special pocket watch, and comes to suspect her brother’s best friend, and her nemesis, Casper. But has she got the right man?
Her friends try to help her, but she doesn’t always listen and puts herself in danger, being so quick to make decisions, she doesn’t consider any of the risks.
It’s a fun little mystery, and Leigh is a headstrong young woman in the wrong era – the 1800s are not prepared for a woman detective and neither is society.
*I was kindly gifted a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, all opinions remain my own.
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