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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: Brake Me – Athena & Marluxia Bliss

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We’re touring April release, Brake Me by Athena & Marluxia Bliss. Guaranteed to rev engines and curl toes!

Brake Me

Release Date: April 24, 2026

Genre: Very Spicy MM Paranormal Romance

  • Possessive Love Interest
  • Only One Who Understands Me
  • Slow Burn to Obsession
  • Forbidden Love
  • Found Family (Garage Edition)
  • Touch-Starved Meets Touch-Hungry
  • Machine With A Soul
  • Love from the first Vroom

“Fucking Fox was unlike anything I’d ever experienced. The shadows of the car wrapped around me, through me, surrounding every nerve with heat and motion.

I knew how to drive him, and Fox clearly knew how to drive me crazy.”

Buying a 1992 Mustang was a stupid idea, and Al knew it, but he had loved that car from the very first moment he’d laid eyes on him. He’d never expected that the car would love him back, until a dark, shadowy figure appeared in the passenger seat beside him, eager to show Al his gratitude. Al’s new car, Fox is a jealous, possessive, powerful machine that adores his new owner and will happily distract Al from his driving, but when the two are forced apart, both will have to make sacrifices before they can be reunited.

Please be sure to read the content warning carefully!

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Blog Tour: Brake Me – Athena & Marluxia Bliss

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We’re touring April release, Brake Me by Athena & Marluxia Bliss. Guaranteed to rev engines and curl toes!

Brake Me

Release Date: April 24, 2026

Genre: Very Spicy MM Paranormal Romance

  • Possessive Love Interest
  • Only One Who Understands Me
  • Slow Burn to Obsession
  • Forbidden Love
  • Found Family (Garage Edition)
  • Touch-Starved Meets Touch-Hungry
  • Machine With A Soul
  • Love from the first Vroom

“Fucking Fox was unlike anything I’d ever experienced. The shadows of the car wrapped around me, through me, surrounding every nerve with heat and motion.

I knew how to drive him, and Fox clearly knew how to drive me crazy.”

Buying a 1992 Mustang was a stupid idea, and Al knew it, but he had loved that car from the very first moment he’d laid eyes on him. He’d never expected that the car would love him back, until a dark, shadowy figure appeared in the passenger seat beside him, eager to show Al his gratitude. Al’s new car, Fox is a jealous, possessive, powerful machine that adores his new owner and will happily distract Al from his driving, but when the two are forced apart, both will have to make sacrifices before they can be reunited.

Please be sure to read the content warning carefully!

KINDLE

PAPERBACK

 

 

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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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Blog Tour: Justice: A Love Story – Nicole Sallak Anderson

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Welcome to the tour for Justice: A Love Story by Nicole Sallak Anderson! Watch for Grace coming this May!

Justice (Justice & Grace Part 1)

Release Date: March 25, 2026

Genre: Contemporary Romance

On Halloween 1992, during a huge party at his fraternity, Justy Sloan literally stumbles into Grace Van Orden, meeting the girl of his dreams.

Unfortunately for him, Grace, a junior in computer science, has a handsome study buddy and best friend named Erik, and the chemistry between them is undeniable. Add to the equation Justy’s dark past with Grace’s roommate, Kat, plus the fact he’s about to graduate, and his dream girl feels completely out of reach.

Ditching his usual caution when it comes to love, Justy pursues Grace, setting off a series of events that will alter the futures of everyone involved.

Justice is a romance about twenty-somethings stumbling their way through the highs and lows of first loves, an ode to Chicago, a tribute to Gen X, and a celebration of the 1990s, one of the best decades for coming of age.

AVAILABLE ON AMAZON

 

Content Warnings: Some foul language, a few sex scenes but not graphic, suicide.

 

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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).

For a full list of trigger and content warnings, please visit STFernandez.com.

 

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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

Book Description:

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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Book Review: Brake Me – Athena Bliss & Marluxia Bliss

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Expected Release Date: April 24

Genre: Very Spicy MM Paranormal Romance

  • Possessive Love Interest
  • Only One Who Understands Me
  • Slow Burn to Obsession
  • Forbidden Love
  • Found Family (Garage Edition)
  • Touch-Starved Meets Touch-Hungry
  • Machine With A Soul
  • Love from the first Vroom

“Fucking Fox was unlike anything I’d ever experienced. The shadows of the car wrapped around me, through me, surrounding every nerve with heat and motion.

I knew how to drive him, and Fox clearly knew how to drive me crazy.”

Buying a 1992 Mustang was a stupid idea, and Al knew it, but he had loved that car from the very first moment he’d laid eyes on him. He’d never expected that the car would love him back, until a dark, shadowy figure appeared in the passenger seat beside him, eager to show Al his gratitude. Al’s new car, Fox is a jealous, possessive, powerful machine that adores his new owner and will happily distract Al from his driving, but when the two are forced apart, both will have to make sacrifices before they can be reunited.

My thoughts: Ummmm…. so yeah, he does have sex with the spirit of the car but not the actual physical car, which I think is useful to know. Clearly inspired by Stephen King’s Christine (the sentient car bit but not murdering bit), but with sexy times in the driver and passenger seats, and then some.

This novella is a bit strange, but I can see that it might appeal to some. There’s some fantasy elements, and the back story could do with more explaining as it was interesting but the focus was on the relationship between Fox (the car) and Al.

I thought it was an interesting premise, and bits of it were quite funny, especially the antagonistic friendship between Al and Lui, but I don’t fully get the attraction between a man and his car – probably because I don’t drive, but then I also think the woman who married the Eiffel Tower is a bit strange.

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

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Blog Tour: Loman Master – L.A. Tucker

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We don’t often get mashups like Loman Master but we’re here for it! Dystopian mafia romance? Let’s go!

Loman Master

Release Date: March 20, 2026

Genre: Sci-Fi/ Dystopian/ Mafia Romance

  • Touch her and die energy
  • Forced proximity
  • Morally gray MMC
  • Possessive/Ruthless mob boss
  • Strong FMC but with amnesia
  • One bed
  • Who did this to you
  • Hurt/comfort
  • Contract marriage
  • Forced proximity

She doesn’t know who she is.

He’s a brutal mob boss.

Joon Ren maintains perfect, sadistic control of his planet Kryo… until he buys a young woman with amnesia from militants pursuing her. He names her Ha-Yun, and she turns into the eye of a deadly storm when his people object to her presence and a mysterious rival threatens Ren’s leadership.

Stubborn and resourceful, Ha-Yun struggles to recover her memory while working as Ren’s servant. Flashbacks of harrowing experiences come to her as she navigates his hostile world. Painful memories trickling back help her rediscover herself: her precise aim with throwing knives and her comprehensive weapons knowledge. As Ren’s competitors lash out she must choose between Ren’s obsessive protection and the traumatic past she escaped.

And she must choose soon. Kryo won’t wait for her to decide, and her past is close behind her.

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Trigger Warnings:

  • ED rep (non-romanticized)
  • Serious injuries
  • Death
  • Graphic descriptions of injuries and blood
  • Non-graphic scene of childbirth

 

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Blog Tour: An Accidental Faerie Tale – Kara M. Zone

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We’re thrilled to be touring An Accidental Faerie Tale (EXPANDED EDITION) by Kara M. Zone! Be sure to check out Max and Aiden’s story!

An Accidental Faerie Tale: A Max Gilbert and Aiden Avery Love Story (Trium Perfectum)

Release Date: March 6, 2026

Genre: MM Romantasy

⚜️Mental Health rep
🗝️Fated Bond
⚜️Enemies to Lovers
🗝️Real-World/Fae Crossover
⚜️LGBTQ
🗝️Protective Heroes
⚜️Brother’s Best Friend
🗝️Stolen Memories
⚜️Found Family
🗝️Secrets & Lies
⚜️ Stalker Vibes

When the trium perfectum calls, surrender to its magic-or risk being destroyed.

When brooding Max Gilbert meets Aiden Avery, the bright and charming twin brother of his best friend, he never expects to feel the pull of the trium perfectum-a powerful bond that promises connection yet threatens destruction if resisted. For months, Max ignores the bond, determined to keep his distance, but fate has other plans. When their paths cross again, the bond ignites in a surge of magic that nearly tears Aiden apart, forcing them to confront the undeniable connection between them.

As Max and Aiden cautiously step into a relationship, they find themselves tangled in a web spun by Nicolas, a medical student with a dark fixation on Max.

To rescue Max, Aiden must journey into his mind, braving the storm of his darkest memories. But in facing Max’s past, Aiden discovers secrets that could bind them-or break them-forever.

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Trigger Warnings: CPTSD, Trauma: disassociation and flashbacks, stalker (neither MC), homophobia, physical altercation, emotional and mental abuse, neglect.

 

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