Happy release day to Kate Valent! We highly recommend you book a room at this inn. Especially if you love cozy fantasy!
The Driftcap Inn (Innkeepers of Itharos Book 1)
Release Date: September 8, 2025
Genre: Cozy Fantasy
magic inn
found family
secrets/hidden truths
second chances (as in redemption and not second chance romance)
sunshine boy x shy boy
mm subplot
Welcome to The Driftcap Inn, a cozy perch among the clouds. Drift on in and stay awhile!
In all of Itharos no inn is more enchanting—or peculiar—than The Driftcap Inn, a cozy haven in the sky carved from a giant floating mushroom. Its owner, Eino the Wanderer, enjoys a life of breathtaking views and freedom from the petty wars and political intrigue of the kingdoms below. But a home set adrift in the vast, empty skies can also be unbearably lonely.
When a handsome and enigmatic apothecary named Joren comes aboard, an unexpected companionship blossoms between the two men, stirring the possibility of something deeper. But their peaceful journey through the clouds is shattered when a string of unsettling events threatens to send Eino’s home plummeting to the ground.
Something wicked is spreading its roots across The Driftcap Inn, and Eino suspects there’s much more to it than just bad luck. With dark secrets surrounding every guest and danger creeping ever closer, Eino must decide who he can trust with his life — and with his heart.
We’re celebrating the release of Unraveled, a gorgeous gothic romantasy by Abbey Fox and the first in a new series called A Kingdom of Beasts and Ruins!
Unraveled (A Kingdom of Beasts and Ruins #1)
Release Date: September 9, 2025
Genre: Gothic Romantasy/ Fairy Tale
Enemies to lovers
Found family
Forced proximity
Touch her and 💀
Female friendships
A Beauty and the Beast retelling
Slow-burn
Morally Gray MMC
His familiar/pet loves her more
Feisty FMC
Bookish FMC
Everyone knows to never look a fae in the eyes, yet no one warned me he would hide behind the mask of a beast.
Death awaits those who get caught in the Wild Hunt, and only a magical veil protects the people of Penumbra from the monsters coming for them. So when a beast threatens to destroy the veil, Mia Clementine must break her vows of sorcery and use her magic to fight him, or risk losing everyone she loves.
But the beast isn’t what he seems, and now the fae king owns her soul. Dragged into his mythical land, she must unravel the curse that turned him into a monster in order to regain her freedom—or die trying.
The longer she stays in his world, the more irresistible her feelings for him become. Hate turns into passion, and newly discovered truths test her loyalties, forcing her to choose to save her people or the fae world she’s grown to love.
If you like Howl’s Moving Castle and ACOTAR, then you will love this gothic Beauty and the Beast retelling in a fantasy setting.
It contains strong language; explicit, consensual sex scenes; and violence typical for the genre. There is also a bit of a horror element, manipulation and kidnapping.
We’re touring Must Love Libraries and Libations this week! If you love cozy fantasy, romance, and magic, this one’s for you!
Must Love Libraries and Libations (Moonshine Hollow Book 2)
Release Date: August 26, 2025
Genre: Cozy Fantasy Romance
Enemies to Lovers
Forced Proximity
She Falls First, He Falls Harder
Grumpy/Sunshine
Magical Library & Cozy Small Town
Protective Alpha with Hidden Soft Side
Magical Mishaps
Tiny Dragons (aka Bookwyrms!)
Found Family & Positive Female Friendships
HEA Guaranteed
She’s planning the party of the year.
He’s 1000% done with her sparkly ideas.
One grumpy gargoyle. One sunshine half-elf. And one epic clash that will go down in Moonshine Hollow history.
Half-elf Primrose Windsong is a walking ray of sunshine who’s never met a celebration she couldn’t make sparkle. As Moonshine Hollow’s most beloved party planner, she specializes in turning ordinary events into magical memories. When the village elders hire her to plan the library’s 111th birthday bash, she’s ready to pull out all the stops: enchanted cupcakes, ethereal decorations, and flower-scented fireworks that’ll light up the night.
There’s just one massive problem. The library’s intimidatingly gorgeous—and incredibly grumpy—gargoyle guardian is having none of it.
Erasmus has spent decades protecting the ancient tomes and mischievous bookwyrms of Moonshine Hollow’s magical library. The brooding gargoyle prefers his books properly bound, his silence undisturbed, and his temperamental magical tomes safely contained. Primrose’s glittery plans? Absolutely not happening.
But when every argument between them ends with flushed cheeks and sizzling glances, maybe there’s more to this crackling tension than meets the eye.
Will love bloom among the ancient scrolls, or will the library’s magical hijinks spell chaos for them both?
Must Love Libraries and Libations is book 2 in the enchanting cozy fantasy Moonshine Hollow series, but each novel in the series can be read as a stand-alone.
Perfect for lovers of steamy fantasy rom-com, romantasy, and cozy fantasy romance with a dash of spice! Fans of Heather Fawcett, J Penner, and Tee Harlowe will devour this super cozy but very passionate tale.
My thoughts: I really enjoyed this cute and magical romance in a library and I really want a bookwyrm (like library-dwelling mini dragons) of my own, I’d call them Pratchett, as per the naming convention.
Erasmus is the gargoyle guardian of the library, his job is to contain all the rather wild spells and magic in the books so they don’t get out of hand, he also cares for the bookwyrms, feeding them and trying to keep them out of mischief. He’s grumpy, over five hundred years old and not one for parties.
But the library is 111 years old, which is a very special birthday, and the residents of Moonshine Hollow want to celebrate their beloved community space. So party planner Primrose is hired to get it all under way. If she can win over the Guardian gargoyle.
Obviously, they bicker their way into being trapped in an enchanted room by a long-dead witch’s spell, they’re only released when they admit there’s more to their relationship than mutual dislike. And there’s lots of food and cute bookwyrms (I mentioned the bookwyrms, right?)
There are a couple of rather adult scenes, so don’t leave your copy where the kids can find it!
If you’re into whimsical romances between mythical creatures, then you’re going to want to read this.
We’re celebrating the release of The Moon’s Fury by Leena Kazak! Read it now on Kindle Unlimited or get it from your favorite retailer!
The Moon’s Fury (Moon and Sands #2)
Release Date: August 25, 2025
Genre: Romantasy
Three love stories
Forced proximity
Female rage
Political intrigue
One bed / one horse
Look at her and die
Mutual pining
Trauma rep
She was the moon. He was the night.
Together, they rise. Together, they fall.
In the wake of the eclipse and her father’s death, Layna’s dormant powers awaken with devastating force—wild, unpredictable, and impossible to hide. As she struggles to lead Alzahra as its new queen, whispers swirl about the infamous Moon Queen, threatening to expose a truth that could unravel everything. When vicious rumors ignite across the continent, moonlit fury simmers in her veins, and her control slips further from reach with each passing day.
Zarian has turned his back on the Medjai, determined to carve out a new future at Layna’s side. But the past clings to him like a shadow—and he carries secrets he’s never dared speak aloud. The world around him shifts like desert sands, uncertain and ever-changing, but one thing remains constant: his need to protect Layna, no matter the cost. But when an old friend resurfaces, Zarian is forced to confront a question he thought he’d already answered—can he truly leave the Medjai behind?
When dangerous forces rise against her, Layna is forced to flee Alzahra and hunted across the continent. She must face the rising storm inside her and uncover the truth behind her celestial light—even if it means setting fire to everything she’s fought to protect.
Will Layna harness her light and restore peace to the continent—or will her powers burn too bright to be contained?
The Moon’s Fury is the gripping second installment in the Moon & Sands series—a world-altering, unputdownable epic tale perfect for readers who crave immersive worldbuilding, flawed and complex characters, and jaw-dropping twists. Dive deeper into a realm where loyalty is tested, secrets unravel, and power always comes at a steep price.
I don’t think we’ll ever get sick of vampire fantasy!
We’re celebrating the release of Bitten Vampire this week. Get your copy on August 28th!
Bitten Vampire (The Bitten Chronicles)
Release Date: August 28, 2025
Genre: Vampire Urban Fantasy
Fans of slow-burn romance, supernatural suspense, and underdog heroines — meet your next obsession
Standalone
Strong Heroine
Fated Mates
Middle-Aged Heroine
Slow Burn, No Spice Romance
Supernatural Mystery
Betrayal & Revenge
Found Family
Second Chance at Life
Shattered by fate, transformed by blood. Can a feisty, middle-aged psychic survive her new life as a vampire—without losing herself?
Winifred “Fred” Crowsdale thought life couldn’t get worse after a decade-long relationship ended in humiliating betrayal. Then, her rambunctious husky chewed through a door, prompting her furious landlord to kick them out—and ban them from every rental in town. Her only hope? A mysterious, sentient house that offers them a home.
But Fred’s luck takes a deadly turn when a food-delivery gig in the Vampire Sector goes wrong… leaving her with fangs, an insatiable thirst, and a kill-on-sight warrant from the ruthless vampire court. Now she must fight to control her new supernatural powers while staying one step ahead of relentless hunters—and a dangerously enthralling vampire who wants her for himself.
Can Fred harness her evolving psychic gifts, protect her beloved dog, and outrun the lethal slayers?
Bitten Vampire is the high-stakes second standalone book in The Bitten Chronicles urban fantasy series. If you love underdog heroines, unexpected paranormal twists, slow-burn romance and action-packed suspense, sink your teeth into Brogan Thomas’s pulse-pounding new tale.
We’re proud to present the cover for Beneath The Silvern Pond, a dark Frog Prince reimagining by M.A. Brown!
Beneath The Silvern Pond (A Pennies Worth Of Dread Book 2)
Expected Release Date: November 28, 2025
Genre: Dark Fantasy/ Novella/ Fairy Tales
Cover Artist: @julsiji
Beneath the Silvern Pond is a dark summer Frog Prince, reimagining that is eerie, sweet and slightly spicy.
Lucrecia is expected to attract a wealthy suitor whose money can save her family from ruin… but what happens when she becomes obsessed with the creature living in the pond instead?
Happy publication day to author Christy Healy and congratulations on the release of Unseen!
Unseen
Release Date: Aug 26, 2025
Genre: Dark Fantasy/ Fairy Tale Retelling
Fans of For the Throne and Vespertine will love this dark fairy-tale retelling of the Irish fable of ‘The Snow, The Crow, and the Blood,’ about a desperate young queen who makes a dangerous alliance with the dangerous lord of death in order to protect the one she loves, even if it means damning herself.
Riona Ó Conchúir has known death her whole life. The mysterious lord of death has tormented her for years, stealing away the souls of all those she has loved since childhood, demanding that she come and serve him in his shadowy realm, but she has always resisted – until now.
When her daughter falls ill with an incurable disease, Riona at last answers the lord of death’s call and ventures into the hidden realm of the sídhe to offer herself as a servant to him in exchange for her daughter’s life. But when he demands that she use the divine magic of her blood to find three legendary objects of power that were once wielded by the gone gods themselves, Riona soon realizes that she will be forced to make an impossible choice:
Welcome to the tour for Fires of the Forsaken by Stephanie E. Donohue! It’s an epic grimdark romantasy that’s basically like Game of Thrones meets Deadpool…with some extra swoon and Supernatural-esque lore!
Fires of the Forsaken (Across Time Book 1)
Release Date: May 2023
Genre: Sassy Romantic Fantasy
Grumpy x sunshine
Hot Viking warrior
Reluctant hero
Fight training
Banter
Mature (age 30+) FMC
Pop culture Easter eggs
Touch him and 💀
Found family
Action packed
Emotion focused spice (book 2)
She just wanted a gosh-darn pizza. The apocalypse had other ideas.
Addie did not have “getting plucked from the 21st century and thrown into the apocalypse” on her “things to do after work” checklist. Yet here she is, trapped in the hellscape known as Sakar–a world torn apart by a Celestial war. Now she’s dodging soulless Wraiths, getting chased by venomous horses, and trying her darndest to avoid a meltdown.
Thankfully, Cheriour, the gruff and grumpy commander of the human army takes her under his wing. He’s blunt, brutal, and socially awkward. Totally not Addie’s type.
So why does she find him so infuriatingly attractive?
As Addie’s connection with Cheriour grows so does the danger. Wraiths threaten to eliminate the last dregs of humanity and secrets about Addie’s past are about to surface that might just make her the key to saving everything… or destroying it.
Gritty, grimdark and laced with biting humor, Fires of the Forsaken is perfect for fans of Game of Thrones, Deadpool and Supernatural.
Content warnings: violence/gore, sometimes disturbing imagery, scenes depicting the loss of family members/loved ones, scenes showcasing mental health issues (ie, anxiety, depression, etc.), and a very brief mention of violence toward a minor.
We’re proud to present the cover for the final book in Druadan Legacy series by Amelia Cole!
Fatebound (Druadan Legacy Book 4)
Expected Release Date: Spring 2026
Genre: Dystopian/ Why Choose Romance
Dystopian
Deadly Trials
Reverse Harem
Epic Battles
Fated Mates
Final Book
Venovia is gone.
The air’s too toxic to breathe. ITM took everything: our cities, our homes, our future. What’s left of us fled to the sea on ships, waiting for a salvation that won’t come.
I thought it was over. That all I had left was Oriana, my riders, and the weight of everything we failed to save.
Then Marshal told me that my father was alive and might know a way to save us.
He’s on Canna Canna, a remote island no one talks about. Where the air is clean, and tribes of druadan riders have ruled and clashed for centuries. We go, chasing a whisper of hope.
There, I learn a druadan’s bond holds untapped power—power that could tip the odds in our favor. But nothing comes without a cost, and to unlock it, my riders and I must survive a gauntlet of brutal trials. Each one will test our strength, our loyalty, and above all, the love that binds us.
This is our last chance. If we fail, Venovia falls… and the rest of the world won’t be far behind.
We’re proud to present the cover for Realm of Soot and Sorrow by Ashley J. Vinson. Pre-order a copy today and stay tuned for the book tour!
Realm of Soot and Sorrow (The Divine Realms)
Expected Release Date: October 11, 2025
Genre: Romantasy/ MM Fated Romance
Fated mates
Rivals to lovers
Enemies to lovers
MM Romance
High stakes
Dual POV
Slow-burn
Grumpy x sunshine
Dash of spice
Gods, magic and more
Mateo, the Right Hand to the High Lord of the Realm of Stars, struggles through life. Yes, he has his close friends, lives in a beautiful Realm, and is in a loving relationship, but his past always finds a way to catch up with him.
Acheron, the Right Hand to the High Lord of the Realm of Clouds, is becoming fed up with said High Lord, Neil, and his increasingly troubling ideas and plans for the realms. He longs for love but believes he will never find his Mate.
When their Mate Bond snaps into place at the most inconvenient time, Acheron and Mateo find themselves in a precarious situation. Mateo must grapple with the fact that his relationship with Rowan is over and that his Mate is from enemy territory. Acheron is determined to break down Mateo’s walls and prove to him that their Mate Bond should be cherished and that his intentions are true.
Follow this beautifully woven tale of love and loss, wars both mental and physical, betrayal and newfound ties. Will their love truly have a chance to flourish? Or is it doomed to wither and die from the start?
This book contains adult themes and may not be suitable for all readers, reader discretion is advised.
For the first half of the book or so, Mateo struggles heavily with his mental health, mental distress and addiction. He turns to alcohol and drug use (snorting stardust) in an attempt to cope with the pressure placed upon him. The book heavily deals with topics around this, so please take the time to read through the warnings below, as well as the full list on my website.
Readers should be advised that the story includes elements such as romance, fantasy and complex character relationships. It explores topics such as mature intimacy, emotional intensity, alcohol, drug use (snorting stardust), mention of parental death, grief, imprisonment, murder, choking, near death, injury, dominance/submission, biting, war, addiction, violence, torture, blood, gore, conflict, and other mature situations and topics and that could be triggering for some readers. Please read with caution and prioritize your well-being.
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