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Cover Reveal: The Darkest Shimmer – Nikki Welton

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We’re proud to present the cover for book two in The Spells of Darkness series, The Darkest Shimmer! Pre-order now!

The Darkest Shimmer (The Spells of Darkness Book 2)

Expected Release Date: November 17, 2026

Genre: Dark Romantasy

Cover designer @beholdenbookcovers

  • Fae bargains
  • Siren MFC
  • Fae king MMC
  • Arranged marriage
  • One bed
  • Feminine rage
  • He falls first
  • Sisterly bonds
  • Trauma healing
  • Touch her and die
  • Elemental magic
  • Unicorn companions

Twins separated by dark secrets

A siren kidnapped from her domain

A prince cursed to bring doom to his kingdom

And a Fae bargain that can save or ruin them all

When Elyssa, a siren left to die on a hill due to her inability to summon wings, is kidnapped by the cursed prince of Sunshadow, she thinks her life is over. That is until she learns about her long-lost twin Amanda whom the prince Matier asks her help in saving. Elyssa has never been allowed to think for herself. Her only duty was to listen to the teachers at the Academy of Sirens, to never ask questions and to welcome the life that her father planned for her before he was killed.

Now Elyssa is given a choice: help the prince find his love and discover why the sisters’ parents separated them at birth, or stay on the hill and watch her Academy burn to ashes, along with her dream of freedom. But in order to help her twin, Elyssa has to visit the neighboring jungle kingdom of Hibizania first and make a bargain with the Fae king Iddylion. His presence ignites not only passion within her, but also awakens magic she never thought she could possess.

Held captive in the Palace of Darkness, Amanda has no way to escape unless she defies the unlawful ruler of Sunshadow. But to do so, she must make a desperate decision that will change her life forever. Only then will she be able to retrieve the missing symbol of Sunshadow, a black moon that can give her protection from Darkners. It is said to be in the land of the Snow Queen, where no mortal is allowed to set foot. If Amanda wants to stop the war brewing between wizards and the Fae, she must become the most fearsome creature of all.

This epic sequel to The Darkest Gift, is perfect for readers who enjoy dangerous and atmospheric magical worlds, addictive romance, sisterly bonds, and thrilling adventures.

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Triggers: ghosts, death of a parent, violence

 

 

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Blog Tour: Immortal Connections – Tao Wong

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We’re celebrating the release of epic fantasy Immortal Connections by Tao Wong! Now available in all formats including audio!

Immortal Connections (Celestial Cataclysms Book 1)

Release Date: May 1, 2026

Genre: Epic Asian Fantasy

  • Demons, dragons and immortals
  • Multiple dimensions
  • Celestial hierarchy
  • Reunited lovers
  • Multi-realm war
  • Multiple POVs

A new Immortal has risen… and with him, the fate of all the realms hangs in the balance.

Long Wu Ying has ascended to the Heavens, fulfilling the ultimate dream of all cultivators. However, the heavens are not all that it seems, and his vow to raise his lover to the realms of immortality conflicts with the Jade Palace’s rules.

In the Middle Kingdom, the fracturing of an empire echoes across the kingdoms. As states rush to fill the power vacuum, war-weary armies march with little food, weakened by years of drought. Wu Ying’s mortal friends are caught in the middle of the conflict. As leaders among cultivators and within their sect, they must do what they can to hold the world together and carry on without their closest ally.

When chaos consumes the realms above and below, even the greatest cultivators must surrender to the winds of fate.

Immortal Connections is the first book in Celestial Cataclysms, the new epic xianxia fantasy series by Tao Wong. Taking place in the same world as A Thousand Li, it delves into realms old and new, making it perfect for longtime fans and first-time readers alike.

Triggers: Mild violence and war

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Blog Tour: Whisper of Claws – Jennie Lynn Roberts

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We’re celebrating the April release of A Whisper of Claws, a steamy dragon shifter fantasy romance by Jennie Lynn Roberts!

A Whisper of Claws (Steel Vanguard Book 1)

Release Date: April 9, 2026

Genre: Fantasy Romance

  • Chosen Mates
  • Forced Proximity
  • Second Chance
  • Off-limits (he thinks so anyway)
  • Found Family
  • Protective Hero
  • Fierce Heroine
  • Court Intrigue
  • Inner Beasts w/ Sharp Claws & Sharper Attitudes
  • Hard-won HEA

Knight Captain Luka has two problems: an assassin trying to start a war… and Izabel. He already knows which one of them is going to break his heart.

Luka keeps castle security, and his life, under strict control. He gave up the right to happiness when his actions led to his best friend—Izabel’s brother—dying alone. He could never ask for forgiveness, especially not from Izabel, no matter how much he wanted her. So, he pushed her away instead. But now there’s a dead body on the side of their ancient holy mountain, Izabel has been drawn into hunting for the killer, and having her close enough to touch is driving his beast insane.

Izabel has a new home and a flourishing apothecary well away from the castle… and well away from the man whose cold rejection still haunts her. But something sinister is happening, and it feels all too similar to how her brother died. When the prince asks her to help investigate, Izzy can’t refuse. Not with war threatening everyone she loves—and the chance to finally learn the truth—on the line.

Forced to work together, Luka and Izzy find the pull between them burning hotter with every shared moment. With enemies already inside the gates, they must decide exactly how far they’re willing to go— for their kingdom, and for each other.

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CW:

Strong language, detailed (open door) sex scenes, some threat/danger.

 

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Cover Reveal: The Vanished Queendom – S.T. Fernandez

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We’re proud to present the cover of book 3 in the Heir of Atlantis series, The Vanished Queendom by S.T. Fernandez!

The Vanished Queendom (The Heir of Atlantis Book 3)

Expected Release Date: August 25, 2026

Genre: Romantasy

Cover Designer: @krafigs_creative

  • Sky Realm
  • Bermuda Triangle Folklore
  • Elemental Fae
  • Rightful Heir
  • Political Intrigue
  • Power Awakening
  • Strong FMC
  • Breeding

One of four sacred relics lies hidden in the skies… and a malevolent darkness hunts her every step.

Branded a traitor to Atlantis, Asherah Delmar—the goddess’s chosen—must flee through the Bermuda Triangle to the realm of Airelandia, a queendom lost to time and space. On her mission to recover the goddess’s next artifact before she’s forced to reveal the truth of what she is, she must risk every soul depending on her to succeed, and the one she’d burn the world to protect.

Dark forces move to exploit her bondmate, Draevyn Eliron—her greatest strength and deepest vulnerability. Queen Leanah offers sanctuary, but in a realm woven with illusion, even peace proves fleeting. Asherah soon discovers that the evil she thought she escaped has already taken root in Airelandia’s skies.

When vengeance comes for her, Asherah must wield her conviction and her fury, or watch the light of her world vanish with the Queendom itself.

The Vanished Queendom is the third book in The Heir of Atlantis series and is intended for readers 18+. It is recommended to start with The Veiled Heir (The Heir of Atlantis, Book One).

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Blog Tour: The Book and the Knife – Paul Cobb

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In 1031, an Arab scientist, a Jewish astronomer and a Christian monk gather under the dome of an observatory in Spain.

A foretelling written on the blade of a knife tells of a new ruler, whose power will come from the knowledge in a centuries old book. As its guardians begin to covet this knowledge for themselves, the book is drawn into the conflict between the houses of Wessex and Godwin, and England’s destiny. It will carry a secret at the heart of the succession to the English throne.

But the book is in danger, from those who will use it for the wealth and power it can bring — or who want to destroy it.

From Spain to Normandy and England, The Book and the Knife: Thegn of Berewic is the story of the power of knowledge, of a generation—spanning blood feud, and of the struggle for control of England before the Norman invasion of 1066. A story of loyalty and treachery, love and hate.

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Paul Cobb was born into a Yorkshire farming family and lives in Kent. A conservationist by profession and a historian by interest, he has lived and worked his whole life in the landscapes he writes about, and loves weaving his fictional characters around these as much
as around the real figures from history.

Paul has also published poetry and is a former magazine columnist.

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My thoughts: set before the Norman Conquest in 1066, which is a period I’m a bit hazy on history wise (at school it went Alfred the Great….Norman Conquest, which isn’t very helpful) during a time of struggle for the English throne between powerful families, this chronicles the events that lead to William, Duke of Normandy deciding to take the throne he was supposedly promised by force.

The characters know William, they’re in his orbit and some even serve him, but the power struggle for the seat of Berewic is beneath his notice, even though it’s important in how the future will play out, two young men’s destinies are tied to it.

The sacred book passes through several hands, some who would use its knowledge for their own gain, and some who would safeguard it for the future. It’s a bit like the Holy Grail or the Philosopher’s Stone (which is even in the book), powerful, dangerous and desired by many.

This is the first in a series and does a lot of world building, taking us back more than 900 years to a time when Westminster Cathedral is being built, when the Britain we live in today was very, very different. From Spain to France to England, the journey the book and it’s secrets go on leads to power and conflict.

Interesting and clearly well researched, with lots of detail to bring the period and the figures, real and imagined, to life.

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Cover Reveal: Queen of Chaos – Julie Hall

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We’re proud to present the cover of the epic conclusion to the 5x award-winning series, Creatures of Chaos by Julie Hall!

We’re also thrilled to announce that pre-orders open for the stunning deluxe edition!

Book Title: Queen of Chaos
Series: Creatures of Chaos #3
Release Date: May 20, 2026
Genre: NA Paranormal Romance/Urban Romantasy

Cover Artist/Designer: Maria Spada

Tropes:
  • He falls first
  • Forced proximity
  • Protector x girl in danger
  • She’s the mission
  • Touch her and die
  • Off-limits romance
  • Slow burn
  • Save the girl, save the world

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A demon is loose in the human world, and if it finds Locklyn’s twin sister, Haven, it won’t just kill her. It will steal her power and use it to destroy everything.
I’ve never met Haven, but that doesn’t matter. Finding her before the demon does is the only thing that matters. If I fail, Locklyn loses her sister, and the human and creature worlds may not survive what comes next.

Protecting Haven should be simple: keep her hidden, keep her alive, and don’t let her get under my skin. But she isn’t what I expected. She’s stronger than she looks and the more time I spend with her, the harder it becomes to remember she’s supposed to be a mission, not a temptation.

With the demon closing in and the fate of the world hanging in the balance, I’ll do whatever it takes to keep Haven safe.

Even if it destroys me first.
The games are over. The kingdoms are falling. And chaos is ready to claim its queen.

Deluxe Features:

  • Foiled and UV Spot Treated Dust Jacket
  • Reversible Dust Jacket
  • Foiled Case Cover
  • Ribbon Bookmark
  • Signed by the Author
  • Metallic Edges
  • Two Hidden Fore-Edge Illustrations
  • 8 Unique Illustrated Two-Page Chapter Headers
  • 13 Additional Full-Page Color Illustrations
  • Foiled and Illustrated End Pages
  • Velvety Book Bag

Limited quantity of numbered editions available in a decorative book box (while supplies last; additional fee applies)

Creatures of Chaos is a fast-paced urban fantasy series that’s being called The Serpent and the Wings of Night meets Crave and is perfect for fans of forbidden love, high-stakes games, and everything supernatural.

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Blog Tour: Must Love Lavender & Little Lies – Maisy Magill

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We’re celebrating the release of Must Love Lavender & Little Lies by Maisy Magill!

Must Love Lavender and Little Lies (Moonshine Hollow Book 3) 

Release Date: April 14, 2026

Genre: Cozy Fantasy Romance

  • Fake Fiancée
  • Friends to Lovers
  • Orc MMC
  • Magical Spring Festival
  • Enchanting Small Town
  • Shrieking Goats
  • Farmcore & Cottagecore Aesthetics
  • Orcish Shenanigans
  • Forced Proximity
  • Guaranteed HEA
  • Medium Spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️

She’s his bestie.
He’s her rock.
And now? They’re accidentally engaged.

Juniper runs the village apothecary, and Granik grows lavender on his farm. These two plant lovers have always had each other’s backs. When orcish custom demands Granik get married, Juniper does the only logical thing to save her best friend: she proposes a fake engagement. Brilliant plan, right? The only trouble is that in orcish customs, engagements are binding and there’s no such thing as fake. Now they have to find their way out of a major mess. That proves harder than anticipated when Granik’s family comes to celebrate the spring Greening festival. Juniper and Granik must convince everyone they’re madly in love. But the longer they pretend to be a couple, the harder it becomes to remember why they were faking it in the first place.

Must Love Lavender and Little Lies is a spicy cozy fantasy romance full of farmcore vibes, gentle magic, mischievous shrieking goats, and a love story that will warm your heart.

Must Love Lavender and Little Lies is book 3 in the enchanting Moonshine Hollow series. Each novel in the series can be read as a standalone. Different couples and storylines

Perfect for lovers of wholesome spice and cozy romantasy! Fans of Kimberly Lemming, Heather Fawcett, J Penner, and Tee Harlowe will devour this perfectly cozy and deliciously passionate tale of magic, friendship, and learning what you really want in life.

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My thoughts: This is another cute fantasy romance in the Moonshine Hollow series, this time with a fake relationship trope.

Orc Granik must pick a wife in this, his thirtieth year, or his family will arrange one for him. His best friend Juniper offers to help him out by playing the role of his fiancée, and they’ll call the whole thing off after a while. Until they learn that orc custom means ending an engagement would bring shame on the whole family. 

And then Granik’s entire family come to visit and now they’re planning a wedding, for this Saturday. What are they going to do?

Everyone thinks they’d be perfect for each other but in true rom com When Harry Met Sally style, they can’t see what’s right in front of them. With a meddling grandmother and friends who are determined to give them a magical wedding, perhaps it might be time to admit their true feelings?

Cute, funny and romantic, this is charming and has delightful characters and a sweet little puppy, magic cows and screaming goats too.

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*I was kindly gifted a copy of this book in exchange for taking part in this blog tour, but all opinions remain my own.

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Book Review: Lochbound – Rebecca Templeton

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There is no happily-ever-after…

Kilmara, Scotland. 1725. For fifty years, Iris has accepted the curse that blighted her life. By night, she is a heartbroken woman, destined to walk the misty shores of Kilmara without growing older. By day, she is Moireach, a terrifying monster imprisoned in the murky depths of Loch Moine. When bodies begin appearing on the shore, the villagers are convinced Moireach is responsible.

So a hunter – the rugged, ruthless Henry Carver – is summoned to slay the monster of the loch. Iris must break her curse before she is killed for crimes she cannot believe she has committed. But as Kilmara’s hunt for the monster becomes ever more fevered, she and Henry are drawn together in a dangerous game of impossible attraction. And when a figure from Iris’s past suddenly reappears, she must choose what – or who – she is willing to sacrifice to win her freedom…when you are the monster.

Rebecca Templeton has had a love of books from a very early age and had lofty childhood aspirations of being a writer, though she ended up joining the legal profession instead. When her husband encouraged her to start writing again, she rediscovered her creative outlet and hasn’t looked back since.

When not writing or working, Rebecca can usually be found crocheting giant blankets, baking or watching Gilmore Girls. She is also owned by a couple of very energetic children.

My thoughts: This blends a retelling of the Little Mermaid with elements of Scottish folklore, Beauty & the Beast, Snow White, and other fairy tales.

Iris is cursed to spend her days as Moireach, a terrifying creature that dwells in the loch, and her night’s hiding from the villagers, who don’t know about her secret. They most likely think she’s long dead. She wants to break the curse, but doesn’t know how. Her only friend is Duncan, her childhood friend now grown old.

When bodies start being found around the loch, a monster hunter is summoned to rid the village of its murderous creature. Only Iris doesn’t think she is the killer. And soon, neither does the hunter, Henry Carver.

After Iris saves his life, and they meet, there’s an instant connection. Can they defy the odds, break the curse and solve the murders?

It’s a really interesting blend of fantasy, fairy tale and folklore, there’s hints of lots of different stories, and Iris is an interesting protagonist, she’s smart about certain things, but naive in other ways. Duncan is her only contact and friend, she isn’t aware of much that has happened since she was cursed, he controls her access to information and news, and manipulates her.

Her relationship with Henry gives her hope after a long time and refuels her desire to break her curse, causing her to return to the village for the first time in fifty years and search for answers, breaking free of the secrets she has been carrying for so long.

It’s interesting to have the woman as the monster – although I don’t think Moireach is really a monster, she’s just trying to survive in a world not designed for her, fighting against nasty kelpies in the loch and the ignorance of villagers who would destroy her.

*I was kindly gifted a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, all opinions are my own.

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Book Blitz: Nightwither – Lana B. Night

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We’re celebrating the release of the next book in the The Starheart Saga, Nightwither by Lana B. Night!

Nightwither (The Starheart Saga #2)

Release Date: April 14, 2026

Genre: Romantasy

– High Fantasy
– Epic World Building
– Dragons
– Found Family
– Enemies to Lovers- Unlikely Allies
– Who did this to you?
– Shadow Daddy
– Banter
– Morally Grey FMC
– A Court of Mist and Fury Vibes

Stella arrives in her mother’s homeland, Myera, a realm of unfamiliar creatures, magical lands, and values that challenge her core beliefs. Nothing could have prepared her for the responsibility of her mother’s legacy. With a long history of tension rising and a civil war on the horizon, Stella is forced into her role as the Starheart to heal old wounds.

Navigating a treacherous web of politics and power as the realm begins to fracture, Stella must be a pillar of strength and stability even as she quietly unravels beneath the weight of her own unmet expectations. But the greatest challenge doesn’t lie within her.

At the centre of the unrest stands Noxryn.

Caught between clashing wills and pride, Stella faces something far more dangerous than failing—the possibility of understanding the man who betrayed her and the one responsible for the chaos threatening to consume the realm. Taking off Noxryn’s mask might offer answers to bring peace, or which lures both her and Myera into a darkness there’s no coming back from.

The Starheart Saga is perfect for fans of unique magic systems, mythical creatures, angst and tension, and hilarious banter. Nightwither will appeal to fans of plot-heavy, character-driven fantasy and enemies-to-lovers romance.

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Blog Tour: Chasm of Dreams – Dakoda Mazzii

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Welcome to the tour for Chasm of Dreams, a dark fantasy romance by Dakoda Mazzii!

Chasm Of Dreams (The Fate of Astaran Series Book 1)

Genre: Dark Fantasy Romance

Release Date: March 3, 2026

✨Touch her and die
✨One horse
✨” Who did this to you?”
✨ FMC goes from reluctant hero to BAMF
✨Hurt/Comfort/Consent
✨Mysterious mind link between MCs
✨ Strangers to lovers
✨Yearningggg
✨Non-toxic relationships
✨MMC is a cinnamon roll w/ a tortured soul
✨” The Gods have abandoned us…”
✨ Epic, High Fantasy
✨Psychic abilities
✨Prophecy
✨Revolution
✨” Where you go, I go.”
✨” You have me now. All of me.”
✨Trauma and orphan rep
✨Alchemy magic
✨Multiple POV & couples
✨Found family 🫶🏼
✨Diverse cast
✨Open door spice

More than a thousand years ago, the humans of Astaranwere conquered by a vengeful Fallen Angel named Chemosh a.k.a “The Sovereign”. Through the deception of Hel’s general—the mighty black wolf and demi-God, SkÖll—she betrays the Gods of Lyrath to declare war on a race of humans with powerful psychic abilities. The Gods then exile her to Astaran and sever her black wings. With the help of her acolytes, The Anakaii, she takes control of Astaran.

AIDA is an orphan and nomad whose parents vanished when she was seven. Her gift of Dream Walking allows her to project into anyone’s mind and plant a suggestion that will compel them to comply. When her power leads to deadly consequences, she vows to never use the gift on anyone again. During her time in the wilderness, Aida’s relationships are sparce, except for the mysterious presence that has been linked to her consciousness for as long as she can remember…

When an Astaran Guard and tracker named TYRAN is tasked with finding an escaped prisoner, he finds Aida after she has been captured by four vicious servants of The Sovereign. Upon saving her from a brutal assault, the pair flee into the dangerous depths of The Furian wood, far from the reach of The Sovereign’s stronghold in Opeth city.

As they travel to the bounds of their known world and approach the towering Vazaketh mountain range, they encounter ancient beasts, discover a hidden race of exiles, learn the answers to the secrets of their past and future, and a solidify a soul-bond that may be the key to the liberation of their entire realm.

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Chasm of Dreams takes place in a primitive world where only brute strength, cunning and cruelty have enabled its humans to survive. This story contains graphic depictions of violence, death, imprisonment, drugging, suicidal ideation, kidnapping, consensual sex, and threats of SA.

There is also love, courage, kindness and compassion…

All the makings for one Hel of a revolution…

 

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