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Blog Tour: Maria the Wanted – V. Castro

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Newly-turned Mexican vampire, Maria, is not just out for blood, she wants answers.

From the twice Bram Stoker-nominated author of The Haunting of Alejandra and Immortal Pleasures, a gripping tale of empowerment, desire and belonging, perfect for readers of A Dowry of Blood and Certain Dark Things.

Maria is a wanted woman. She’s wanted by an Aztec trafficker, a cartel boss, the people she fights for, and now the devil she can’t resist. A would-be immigrant turned vampire, Maria is forced to leave her home and family and embark on a journey across Mexico. She learns to fight, becoming an unlikely bad-ass enforcer of justice. Then an encounter with a violent, ruthless vampire boss leads her to find her creator. Drawn into a world of ancient vampires, deadly conspiracies and a dangerously seductive devil, Maria must find a way to fight for herself and all humankind.

A fierce and seductive horror thriller, pulsing with rage, fear and desire, that explores a vampire woman’s determination to find her place in the world.

My thoughts: Maria might have been turned into a vampire, but she chooses to use her new found strength to protect the weak and innocent, not exploit them.

After years in Mexico, looking after the town she lives in, she knows she must leave and search for others like her, particularly her creator, Adam.

Her search will bring her to the US and then to England, where Adam will introduce her to the Keepers, an ancient order of vampires sworn to protect humanity. She joins forces with them and learns that demons and gods are real, when she meets Lucifer, a powerful being intent on destruction.

Maria is incredibly emotionally strong before and after her transformation, she cares deeply for people and this makes her into something of a superhero. She tries to resist the blood lust that drives other vampires to kill, and takes down those who exploit the poor and vulnerable. It’s a really interesting take on vampire mythology. These vampires want to save the world, not devour it.

I really enjoyed this book, and really like Maria, she hasn’t had an easy life and her vampire life isn’t easy either. But she does find happiness with her friends and possible love with Vlad, the son of the Impaler, who also wants to help the humans and protect them from true evil.

*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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Cover Reveal: Chasm of Dreams – Dakoda Mazzill

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We’re proud to present the cover of Chasm of Dreams, the first book in a new series by Dakoda Mazzill!

Chasm Of Dreams

(The Fate of Astaran Series Book 1)

Genre: Dark Romantasy

Expected Release Date: March 10, 2026

Designer: Disturbed Valkyrie Designs

✨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 MC’s
✨ 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
✨Throne Of Glass meets Outlander &
Interstellar

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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CONTENT WARNING

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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Blog Tour: Oathborn – Ann C. Orlandi

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Welcome to the tour for Oathborn by Ann C. Orlandi! Think Princess Bride meets Anastasia but he’s the one with amnesia!

Oathborn

Release Date: September 22, 2025

Genre: Romantic Fantasy

🦄Magic vs. Technology
🛏️Only One Bed
😺Witty Banter
💕Found Family
❤️‍🩹”Who Hurt You?”
🐴Journey/Fantasy Road Trip
🩺 Late 20s FMC with a medical career
⚔️ epic stakes with cozy vibes
🧠 ADHD and epilepsy rep

The fae have magic.
The humans have machines.
Neither has mercy.

A long, bitter war against the fae stole Zari’s future. Once a wealthy young aristocrat engaged to an officer, now she’s struggling to pay bills, working as a nurse in a run-down metropolitan hospital.

When Tivre, a fae mage, appears and tells her that her long-lost father is still alive, imprisoned by the fae Queen, Zari agrees to a dangerous bargain. She will infiltrate the Queen’s court as one of her magically bound Oathborn soldiers and in return, Tivre will help rescue her father.

But as their journey grows more deadly, with both human and fae soldiers pursuing them, Zari quickly realizes she may be a pawn rather than a partner in Tivre’s plots. His only goal is to prevent another war, regardless of what, or who, he might need to sacrifice. If she has any hope of surviving, Zari must unravel the secrets of the past, create new alliances, and claim a destiny that was never supposed to be hers.

What began as a rescue will become a revolution.

A thrilling start to a new fantasy series, perfect for fans of Six of Crows, Swordheart, and Once Upon a Broken Heart.

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Blog Tour: Among the Fallen – Makena Song

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We’re celebrating the new release Among the Fallen this week with a tour! If you are looking for an epic fantasy adventure without the spice, this one’s for you!

Among the Fallen (The Fallen Realms Book 1)

Release Date: January 7, 2026

Genre: YA Fantasy

  • Chosen One
  • Good vs. Evil
  • Found Family
  • Underdog (Zero to Hero)
  • Cursed MC
  • Survival Story
  • The Hero’s Journey
  • False Prophecy
  • Betrayal by Friends

Remember The Fallen Ones…

Accused of a crime that he didn’t commit, Lucian Roux is on the run from his hometown, Caelum, a rural village concealed deep within The Sage’s Forest. Although carrying the weight of a criminal record and the fear of an uncertain future, Lucian sees this new start as an opportunity to achieve his one-and-only dream: Freedom.

His freedom, however, comes with a terrible cost… A price that he might never be able to pay. Luckily, Lucian isn’t alone. In the company of a delusional goddess trapped in a mirror and a snarky peer with a passion for swords, Lucian embarks on a prophetic adventure to not only figure out the true identity of the evil entity inside him but also break the chains binding him once and for all.

A YA fantasy adventure with no explicit content or profanity. Includes a brief scene of domestic violence and instances of bullying. Reader discretion advised.

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Cover Reveal: The Nymph King – Jacquelyn Gilmore

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We’re proud to present the cover for The Nymph King: A Dark Fantasy Romance of War, Fractured Magic, and a Fight for the Crown by Jacquelyn Gilmore!

The Nymph King(The Plot of the Six Saint Series Book 3)

Expected Release Date: July 21, 2026

Genre: Dark Fantasy

  • Shadow Mama & Fire Daddy
  • Villain Queen,
  • Court Intrigue
  • Witch Hunts
  • Stolen Throne
  • More Betrayal
  • Royal Heist
  • Sentient Forest
  • Trials
  • Corrupted Magic
  • Enemy-to-Lovers

Hunted and crowned in blood, the queen rises from the ashes of her ruin to become the monster they fear—and she’ll set the world on fire before she kneels.

When Imani returns to Essenheim, her kingdom is no longer hers—and barely recognizable.

Fractured magic hums through the air, unstable and alive. Fabric events tear open the sky, riots ignite across the territories, and mercenaries and covens scour the land for the missing heir—offering her head to the imposter king who now rules with unholy strength.

Tanyl—once Imani’s closest friend—has crowned himself savior and tyrant, purging dissent and binding witches to his cause under pain of death. Whispers coil through the streets that he is gathering magic wielders to forge a weapon powerful enough to rewrite the balance of the realm. And Kiran’s final warning—of the allies standing behind Tanyl’s throne—echoes in Imani’s mind like a curse she cannot outrun.

When wanted posters bearing her face appear across the kingdoms, and an unholy alliance between Essenheim and Niflheim moves to ensure her destruction, Imani’s last refuge vanishes. To reclaim her throne and save what remains of magic itself, she must defy exile and enter the most dangerous territory in the realm—the Draswood Forest.

There, in the seat of Vathis, the elusive High Sentinel of the Norn elves will decide her fate.

Crown her.
Condemn her.
Or force her to become something far worse than either.

Book Three of a dark fantasy romance series where power fractures kingdoms, loyalty becomes lethal, and the war for the crown finally turns personal. The Nymph King combines high-stakes political fantasy with emotional grit and atmospheric worldbuilding, perfect for fans of The Serpent and the Wings of Night, One Dark Window, Trial of the Sun Queen, The Shadows Between Us, From Blood and Ash, and A Dawn of Onyx.

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Triggers: This book contains mature themes, including explicit sex (consensual), explicit language, and murder/executions/gore.

 

 

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Book Blitz: Now on Kickstarter; The Red King & The Gray Queen – Dani M. Ward

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We’re thrilled to announce the Kickstarter launch of The Red King & Gray Queen his & hers luxe special editions!

This duet features:
His Crimson Mask Novella
Halloween Novella
5 New Chapters From Nikolai’s POV
Two-Page Full-Color Chapter Headers
NSFW and SFW art
Custom Sprayed Edges
Custom Endpaper Art
Two-Page Full-Color Chapter Headers
Grab The Red King… with black pages

Head over to Instagram to win a copy!


The Red King & Gray Queen Duet
Genre: Dark Vampire Romance
Author: Dani M. Ward

Tropes:
Fake Relationship
Marriage of Convenience
Touch her and Expire
Stalking on Both side
Blood Play
Knife Play
Snowballing
Toy Play
Mirror Scenes
Period Play
Somnophilia
Necromancer/Vampire
Enemies to Lovers
Primal Play
Obsessive Hero
One Bed

As a necromancer, homicide Detective Ayameko “Meko” Shi is used to being unwanted, unloved and hated by all beings, especially vampires. Vampire King Nikolai is a centuries-old ruler whose name alone strikes fear in anyone around him. Ruthless and enigmatic, he’s used to solving problems with blood deaths. But lately, two things haunt him: the mysterious disappearance of his kind… and the necromancer he swore to kill but can’t seem to stay away from. When Nikolai offers Meko a deal she can’t refuse, she’s thrust into his world as his fiancée. Together, they must find the missing vampires in a city full of the dead.

On All Hallows Eve, the Red King and the Gray Queen will unite in matrimony, tying vampires and necromancers forever. Ayameko Shi never imagined she’d find herself in a situation like this. How could anyone anticipate her needs before she does? After a lifetime of loss and horror, she never thought she’d meet a man willing to protect her with his life, killing anyone who dares to stand in their way. Vampire King Nikolai is violent, bloodthirsty, and certifiable. Ayameko is his, she has been since the moment they met. But even the wedding of the undead can’t go smoothly

This haunting/erotic tale of power, obsession, and forbidden love will be brought to life through duet-style narration by Star Williams and Aquarian. A performance that promises to capture every ounce of tension, heat, and danger lurking within Hollow Ocean.

Your support will help us bring this dark, sensual mystery to life with the high-quality production it deserves. It’ll be a listening experience fans won’t soon forget.

Join us in the shadows of Deadstown.

The dead are waiting.

Kickstarter

Triggers:
Child Abuse
Murder
Suicide on Page
Suicidal Thoughts/Tendencies
Matricide
Blood
Gore
Extreme Violence
Extreme Codependency
Irrational Jealousy
Threats of Violence
Domestic Violence
Decapitation
Death
Emotional Abuse
Nudity
Stalking
Bullying
Other Woman/Man Drama (No Cheating)
Sexual Situations
Unprotected Sex (No Pregnancy)
Cutting
Unprotected Sex
Murder

*** This is not an exhaustive list ***

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Blog Tour: Bound by the Sky – Megan G. Elisabeth

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We’re thrilled to announce the release of Bound by the Sky by Megan G. Elisabeth! Be sure to get your copy today!

Bound by the Sky (Aether & Industry Book 1)

Release Date: January 28, 2026

Genre: Romantic Fantasy

  • Sky pirate romantasy
  • Steampunk world
  • Found family
  • Morally grey MMC
  • Touch her and die
  • Dual POV
  • Forbidden romance
  • Treasure Planet vibes

The sky brought them together.
The storm could tear them apart.

While pirate ships and floating cities soar overhead, Amaya Sinclair’s feet are planted on the ground. But when a violent tragedy results in her abduction by a villainous Sky Lord, her once-clear path vanishes underfoot. In its place, she finds a beautiful, unforgiving world that challenges everything she believes about herself and her future.

William Lexington has spent over a decade carving out a space for himself among the clouds, at the cost of his identity and ideals. When a twist of fate lands Amaya on his airship, he writes her off as a pretty inconvenience—until he realizes she’s the only thing standing between his monstrous former mentor and a brutal new era.

Caught in a fight to live on their own terms, Amaya and Will’s growing connection calls every priority into question. As the enemy’s looming shadow darkens, their race to control forces best left untouched reveals that much more than their lives are at stake.

Welcome aboard the Maelstrom. Enjoy the view—and don’t get killed.

Treasure Planet meets Final Fantasy in this fast-paced romantic fantasy perfect for fans of Leigh Bardugo and Rebecca Yarros.

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Book Blitz: To Rise & Rebel – C.C.Tyler

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The trilogy is complete!

We’re thrilled to announce the release of the final book in The Prophecy of Sorin trilogy, To Rise & Rebel!

To Rise & Rebel (The Prophecy of Sorin #3)

Release Date: Jan 31, 2026

Genre: Romantic Fantasy

  • 6-POVs
  • Fated Mates
  • Fantasy Mystery
  • Political Intrigue
  • Forbidden Romance
  • Second Chance Romance
  • Meddling Gods
  • War is Coming
  • Prophecy

Rebel against the fear and lies,
For deep inside, the truth must rise.

Newly stripped of her powers, Evelyn has been branded a traitor — but so has Kade, plagued by foreboding nightmares and wrestling with a magic he fears. All the while, the Blood Goddess is tightening her hold on the north, as division and chaos rise in Sorin.

When a brutal attack forces them on the run, Kade and Evelyn go in search of a way to recover her magic. But even if they can, their enemies have a head start…and unless Kade can master his own power, evil threatens to swallow him whole.

Still bound by a prophecy they feel ill-equipped to fulfil, the pair venture to the depths of truth in their increasingly desperate quest. And as the darkness presses at every door, there is only one path forward: rebellion.

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Trigger Warning/Author’s Note (this encompasses all 3 books):

This series contains material that may be upsetting to some readers, including violence, murder, mature language, death of a loved one (mentioned and depicted), suicide (mentioned), anxiety, explicit sexual content, imprisonment, captivity, and war. It is intended for adult audiences and not recommended for readers under the age of eighteen.

 

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Cover Reveal: Red’s Hood – Esmerelda F.

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We’re thrilled to present the cover of Red’s Hood, an upcoming paranormal romance by Esmerelda F!

Red’s Hood

Expected Release Date: March 24, 2026

Genre: PNR/ Red Riding Hood Inspired

  • Forced proximity
  • One bed
  • Small town
  • Werewolves
  • Who did this to you?

What if instead of heeding the warnings, Red Riding Hood learned to run with the wolves?

RED’S HOOD is a modern-day paranormal romance inspired by Red Riding Hood. With its sizzling chemistry, playful banter, and gut-wrenching plot, you won’t want to miss it.

Hoping to provide a better life for her family, Roan Brown took a loan from the wrong crew. When they come to collect and she’s short, the thing she cares about most is taken as collateral. Desperate and willing to do whatever it takes to get it back, she turns to Obol Reed—the town’s newest resident.

Little does she know, he has an agenda of his own.

Obol Reed is traveling the country, on a mission to cut loose ends from his past. It’s no coincidence his journey includes only small-towns with one thing in common—werewolves. During his latest stop, rather than unearth the answers he seeks, he finds a new mystery in Roan Brown—beautiful, sassy, and in over her head.

To save Roan from herself, Obol will make a choice that’ll change their lives forever.

In a town where secrets have claws and ignorance is deadly, can a cynic who believes magic is “ridiculous” and an outcast with a dark secret—or two—trust each other enough to survive? As stakes rise, revelations will threaten to shatter everything they know about themselves.

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Blog Tour: The Unknown Daemon – MM Parks

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We’re celebrating the release of The Unknown Daemon by MM Parks this week!

The Unknown Daemon (Omnis Book 2)

Release Date: January 25, 2026

Genre: Dark Romantasy

✨️ Witches & Daemons
✨️ Forbidden love
✨️ Morally grey MMC
✨️ Touch her and die
✨️ Good girl goes bad
✨️ Found family + Non-binary rep
✨️ Mysterious Gods

A new path…

After Ena’s bold decision to join Ty in the Underworld, she must navigate her status as the only witch in a society of daemons. Charged with posing as his witch-slave for her own safety, she learns to embrace her dark side, all while grappling with the guilt of her decision to leave her sister and Coven behind.

A growing love…

After waiting for nine years, Ty finally has what he’s always wanted—Ena. As their trust and bond grows, Ty must grapple with his many conflicting responsibilities to his people, to Ena, and to himself. Can he have everything he wants or is hope for the future only a delusion?

An unknown future…

As Ena and Ty work together with daemon and witch allies alike, they must find a way to break the bond to Iblis, setting right that which the witches broke centuries ago. But as they uncover more about the amulet, the ritual, and the very Gods they worship, they find that everything is not as simple as it once seemed. Together, can they forge a new future, for their peoples and themselves, or will their differences forever keep them apart?

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Trigger Warnings:

– Animal death in childbirth

– Animal stillbirth

– Violence

– Explicit sexual content (including Dom/sub dynamics)

– Death

– Grief/loss

– Emotional abuse from a parent

– Drug use

– Pregnancy

 

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