Emily Wilde’s Encyclopedia of Faeries meets The Mummy in this fantastical jazz age horror romance where a debutante and a thief have to stop a witch and her army of the undead from claiming the city.
Triggers: Death, murder, violence
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We’re celebrating the August release of the audiobook edition of Twisted Bond by Katlyn DeRouen!
Twisted Bond (Twisted Bond Series #1)
Release Date: August 4, 2026
Genre: Portal Fantasy
Narrators: Monica Cannon & Dallin Bradford
Found family
Enemies to lovers
Hidden identities
Royalty
Closed door
Prophecies
Fae
Portal to another world
Enemies to friends to lovers
Good vs. Evil
Three Girls.
Three Lives.
One Bond.
After almost a decade apart, Cammie, Hannah, and Sabina never expected their paths to cross again so suddenly. But when Cammie is plagued by memories of a person she has never met, she has no choice but to reach out to the friends she lost touch with years ago.
A charismatic stranger—by the name of Caelan—claims he holds the answers to her mounting list of questions. Instead, Cammie winds up in a comatose state. With Caelan’s help, Sabina races against time to find the man in Cammie’s memories who holds the key to an unseen world… before her friend is lost within her own mind forever.
Meanwhile, Hannah finds herself fighting for her life after being thrust into the middle of a war between beings rumored to be myth. In the midst of the chaos, one element holds true… fate pulled them back together for a reason. Will the trio uncover the truth they seek? Or run from an answer they fear will shatter their world as they know it?
Trigger warnings in this book include kidnapping, minor descriptions of blood, a few on screen character deaths, and characters you will love/hate to root for.
Shadows rule the darkness. She must embrace them to find the light.
A transcendent daughter’s life should be carefree, but Guinevere’s life has always been a curse. Loving any man could kill him, so she swears to remain a spinster. And when her parents force her into an arranged marriage, she knows the only way to save the mysterious duke she could love, is to break his heart by leaving.
No matter how much Guinevere pushes him away, the Duke of Braxton knows she’s the only woman for him. His magic allows him to hide his identity and follow her wherever she goes. As she cultivates the reputation of the most notorious potion maker in England, he abandons the role of duke for that of Guinevere’s bodyguard Bran.
Years later, a Queen’s command forces them to meet once more as man and wife, duke and duchess. But he can’t keep his secrets forever, and when Guinevere finds out Braxton and Bran are the same man…
He’ll do anything to atone.
And she’ll do anything to keep him safe, even break her own heart.
Dungeons & Dimwits is a fantasy comedy series about a group of gamers trapped inside their own tabletop role-playing campaign. This first volume begins their journey as they discover that their imaginary world is now very real―and very dangerous. The series follows the party as they face monsters, magic, rival adventurers, impossible quests, and the consequences of their own chaotic
storytelling. Readers should begin with Volume 1, which introduces the characters, the world, and the hilarious disaster that launches the adventure.
James Mascia is the founder and publisher of Dren Productions, where he creates sci-fi, horror, and fantasy comics and novels packed with imagination, humor, and thrills. He is the author of titles including Flesh-Eating Cheerleaders, Dungeons & Dimwits, The Poe Murders, and High School Heroes. When he’s not writing strange and exciting stories, James works as a high school English teacher in Maryland. A lifelong fan of Comic Cons, cheesy sci-fi and horror movies, and Dungeons & Dragons, he brings his love of genre storytelling into everything he writes.
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My thoughts: Sucked into the role playing tabletop game (rptg) that shares it’s initials with this book’s title, a group of friends discover that things have just got very real. And that two of them are apparently girls now.
Trying to find a way out of the fantasy world where everything is trying to kill them only seems to make things worse. They’re not powerful to escape and they need to level up and also defeat a sorceress who seems to be the reason they’re stuck. So side quests it is. Once they escape the dwarf dungeons they’re currently stuck in and stay alive long enough to get home.
It’s funny, silly and perfect for anyone you know who likes D&D or other role playing games. You don’t need to know all the ins and outs of the games to enjoy it though, I have beginner’s knowledge gleaned from having friends who play these games, and I found it very entertaining.
*I was kindly gifted a copy of this book in exchange for taking part in this blog tour, but all opinions remain my own.
Lord Karolan, endowed with an arcane knowledge of alchemy, knows immortality comes at a price, for any lover perishes at his touch. His only companion is his ‘familiar’ – a greedy, wanton spirit that attached itself to him during his transformation and feasts on his fleshly desires as it yearns to become human.
Karolan saves Garnetta from the plague sweeping through early gothic Europe, by bestowing the ‘dark gift’ upon her, but without her permission. A bond of desire develops between the two, and a future for them seems possible. Until Garnetta learns the shocking truth about what Karolan’s laboratory holds, and what he has done to her.
Fleeing in horror, she unwittingly falls into the hands of the inquisition. Found guilty of heresy, she is to be subject to a fate even she cannot survive. Dare she open her heart to Karolan now she knows what he is? All while risking attracting his ‘familiar’ – now attached to her also and eager to inhabit her enticing female form. Karolan is desperate to find the woman he has grown to love, knowing that only a leap of faith can lead him to her, before time runs out.
Sue’s first love is gothic fiction, both to read and to write. Her books for adults are inspired by classics like Frankenstein, Dracula, the paintings of Hieronymus Bosch and William Blake, Victoriana,and the dark fairy tales and folklore of the British Isles.
She has published a number of novels using pen names, notably for Virgin Publishing’s Black Lace imprint – erotic fiction for women, written by women. And for Little, Brown’s, XLibris list. She is also the author of a Sunday Times, worldwide bestselling children’s series for Penguin Random House.
During recent years she has returned to writing for adults, exploring her favourite themes with two dark fantasy novels for Joffe Books. Her short stories have also been published in a number of anthologies.
Flesh Endures is the product of her latest journey into the dark underworld of her imagination.
Tagline: Where hope dies, vengeance wakes, and the gods don’t answer…
After the devastation the new High King wrought against Damalis, Zara Santos is at the complete mercy of her enemies. Heartbroken, she struggles to maintain her resolve, on the verge of losing everything she has been fighting for. The power in her blood is on borrowed time, and Zara must decide whether to succumb to what the Council wants or claim a destiny only she can bear.
Meanwhile, her friends and allies must forge their treacherous paths if there is any hope to save the Continent. Their bonds are tested as they become more entangled with the ethereal forces that could save or destroy them. And the fate of the universe shifts while their enemies continue to infiltrate the mortal world with armies that rival the strength of the Primordials, who eagerly await their return.
Calamity of the Three Suns is the third installment of The Dusk and Dawn adult high fantasy series, a page-turning continuation brimming with high stakes, heartache, and a red-drenched pursuit for victory.
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Trigger Warnings: On and off page torture, Emotional abuse, Graphic violence, Grief and loss, Emotional trauma, Explicit sexual content, Mentions of sexual abuse
We’re thrilled to announce the release of The Vanished Queendom by S.T. Fernandez! strong>
The Vanished Queendom (The Heir of Atlantis Book 3)
Release Date: August 25, 2026
Genre: Romantasy
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).
For a full list of trigger and content warnings, please visit STFernandez.com.
We’re celebrating the release of Emila Ramos’s new epic fantasy, Valaztein!
Valaztein
Release Date: August 23, 2026 (Paperback)
Genre: Epic Fantasy/ Young Adult
What to Expect:
Enemies-to-Lovers
Dragons
World Travel
Sailboats
Slow Burn
Dark Magic
Found Family
Sirens
Royal Houses
Poetry & Music
Theaters, Grottos, & Enchanted Libraries
Her mother crushed the war and erased her from history. But dead princesses are not supposed to return with an army.
Naomi Elistaire never planned to become the face of a revolution. She had to. After leading a rebellion against Valaztein’s crown, she loses her kingdom, her army, and the life she was born to inherit.
So, Naomi gathers an unlikely crew and sails across the known world in search of an army. Every kingdom offers new wonders, every alliance demands a price, and every secret brings her closer to the truth about the magic in her veins.
But rebellion is never simple.
Old rivalries, the man she once loved, and impossible choices begin to surface, pulling Naomi and her crew toward a war that could free Valaztein—or destroy what remains of it.
Because reclaiming a throne is not enough.
She must build something better.
UNDER THE COVER:
Original siren songs
A found family of royals, thieves, soldiers, and magical beings bound by secrets
Upside-down deserts, enchanted libraries, siren grottoes, and dragon caverns where charm hides danger
Buried histories, kings, enemies-turned-lovers, and old magic…
One haunting question: Are we defined by what we inherit—or by what we choose?
Warning: This book may steal your sleep. Once the journey begins, putting it down may no longer feel like a choice.
We’re proud to present the cover of Rivals Bound in Blood by Shoshana Rain! This is the first book in a new series available next summer!
Pre-order your copy now or check out the Kickstarter for the special edition!
Rivals Bound in Blood (Fractured Empire Book One)
Expected Release Date: August 19, 2027
Genre: Dark, Spicy, Roman Vampire Romantasy Enemies to lovers Morally grey MCs Fake dating She saves him He blackmails her Roman Mythology Revenge Political Intrigue Hurt/Comfort
The only vampire who doesn’t believe Alessandra is a murderer is her house’s greatest rival. He’ll help prove her innocence—for a price.
Notorious—and scandalous—vampire Alessandra brings justice to those without a voice, but she can’t trust her own judgment. When she foolishly saves Luca Mancini, the heir of a rival family, from an assassination attempt, she finds herself dragged from the shadows she hides in—as the prime suspect in the death of the emperor.
A golden prince among vampires, Luca represents everything Alessandra hates. Noble, well-mannered, elite. No amount of good looks and pretty words can convince her to aid him in solving the emperor’s murder… but rather than let her flee the city, the ungrateful bastard blackmails her into an alliance with him by declaring them lovers in front of the entire empire.
With the kingdom on the verge of civil war, Alessandra and Luca race to uncover the real killer before a new ruler is crowned. But in a fractured empire where vampires scheme for scraps of power, threats lurk around every corner. As devastating secrets are uncovered, they’ll need something far more deadly than the dangerous attraction sparking between them…
Trust.
Rivals Bound In Blood first book in a new series with enemies-to-lovers romance, bloodthirsty vampires, and deadly intrigue, perfect for fans of We Who Will Die and The Serpent and the Wings of Night.
We have another fab recommendation for you! Check out A Curse so Bitter and Broken by N.A. Tripton
A Curse So Bitter and Broken: The Prince and The Enchantress
Release Date: June 19th
Genre: YA Romantasy/ Hamlet Retelling
Series: The Wayward Chronicles Book 1
Three sisters. Four time periods. And an ancient fae secret that threatens to destroy all of life itself. Follow the Florentini sisters from modern-day New York City as they become embroiled in a fae war that spans continents and time.
Seventeen-year-old Ophelia Florentini is as normal as any other high school theatre kid, except for the visions of fae creatures that fill her dreams. When her play rehearsal is interrupted by the same ageless elf who keeps showing up to save her—this time from the very creatures in her dreams—her world implodes. As centaurs, pixies, trolls, and all manner of fae attack her family restaurant in the middle of New York City, she finds herself thrown into a new world and time where the events of Shakespeare’s Hamlet are taking place before her very eyes, but not in the way she expects.
In 13th-century Denmark, Hamlet is plunged into chaos when his father, the king, is murdered. Returning from Oxford, the young prince finds that his beloved home is nigh unrecognizable. The queen blames her husband’s murder on the fae living amongst them, and she’s handing out punishments left and right. Only it might not be her doing, for, unbeknownst to Hamlet, the darkness taking root in the kingdom has been brought on by someone much older and far more bitter than the queen.
Will Ophelia be able to avoid Prince Hamlet and her seemingly inescapable death in order to stop the Harbinger of the End of Days and find her way back home, or will she end up just like her namesake?
The Wayward Chronicles is a series of romantasy duologies each retelling a different Shakespeare play told from the perspective of one of the three Wyrd Sisters from Shakespeare’s Macbeth. Perfect for fans of Marissa Meyer’s Gilded, Erin A. Craig’s House of Salt and Sorrows, and Lydia Sherrer’s Love, Lies, and Hocus Pocus. A Curse So Bitter and Broken 1: The Prince and the Enchantress is a dual point of view romantic fantasy retelling of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, where the romance is integral to the story but the magic and high-stakes adventure take center stage.
