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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: The Buried Tale – L.C. Moon

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Welcome the tour for The Buried Tale, a star-crossed lovers fairy tale retelling by L.C. Moon!

The Buried Tale: The Star-Crossed Lovers (Fairy Tales From the Underworld #2)

Release Date: December 2025

Genre: Dark Mafia Romance

💜Dark Mafia Romance
💜Star-crossed Lovers
💜 Revenge Plot
💜 Enemies to Lovers
💜 Morally grey MMC
💜 Hidden pasts & secrets
💜 Emotional Angst

Do you know who you are?

Not all children are born equal. To say otherwise is a lie. So much is decided for us upon birth. Our name. The skin we live in. The family we’re born into. A war-torn country… or a Beverly Hills ZIP code. So much of what shapes us lies beyond our control.

What of our choices? Do they not define us? Or is it the inner child we sacrificed to survive who holds the secrets to who we are?
Laura Malkin went through hell and came out crowned in flames. In the shadowed alleys of Montreal’s Underworld, they all whisper the same words: “Beware the Purple Witch and her Little Wolves…”

And so, our tale begins again. Not where the last chapter ended, but where the pieces have landed. After all the lines were drawn, and the dust settled.

The Son of Snow… meets the Daughter of Sand.

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(Please note, this book contains graphic sexual content and deals with heavy subject matter, suitable for readers 18+.)

Please note all these topics are treated with tact and respect. They are there to help better understand the main characters, their behaviour and choices, and ultimately what shapes their dynamic.
kidnapping, captivity, dubious consent, murders and sex-trafficking, depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, drug use and addiction.

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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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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.

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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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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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Book Blitz: In the Name of Pride – Courtney & Clark Collins

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We’re thrilled to announce the release of In the Name of Pride! We’re also gifting a lucky reader a PR box!

In the Name of Pride (Vows & Valor #2)

Release Date: January 27, 2026

Genre: Adult Fantasy w/ Romance

  • Mental health rep
  • Wounded MMC
  • Princess/knight slow burn
  • Mild spice
  • Mr. Darcy hand flex
  • Fueled by spite
  • Unsexy forced proximity
  • Chaotic cousins
  • Genderfluid rep
  • Quid pro quo coercion
  • Sinister magic

What happens when the Happily Ever After comes with consequences?

After a lifetime of separation, Kaleela now reconnects with her elven family inside the Sun’Din Forest as a beloved member of the royal family. But not everyone supports a greater union between the elven and human lands, and a fission enters the great forest.

Dimitar now serves as a knight in the city of Blackburn, his life’s dream come true. Everyone he cares about thrives, yet his life darkens with the weight of failure. All he wants is Kaleela’s nearness, their growing love a beacon in his shadows.

When extremist exiles overtake the elven kingdom, Kaleela doesn’t hesitate to return to the forest. She must ensure her family’s safety, and Dimitar insists on protecting her. An unthinkable threat rises from within, and an exile sets his special attention on Kaleela. Dimitar must overcome his inner demons and find a way to reach Kaleela before her greatest wish becomes their worst nightmare.

IN THE NAME OF PRIDE is the highly anticipated sequel in the award-winning Vows & Valor adult fantasy trilogy. What happens when the Happily Ever After comes with consequences? Intense yearning, a battle of the wills, the most hate-able villain, and an unhealthy amount of stakes await readers in this page-turning, emotionally devastating sequel to IN THE NAME OF HONOR.

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Cover Reveal; Swallowed by Night – Jeremy Harrison

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We’re thrilled to present the cover for Swallowed by Night, a MM vampire romance by Jeremey Harrison!

Swallowed by Night

Genre: MM Vampire Dystopian Romance

Expected Release Date: April 14, 2026

  • Enemies to Lovers
  • Why Choose
  • Chosen One
  • Forbidden Love
  • Dystopian
  • Love Triangle
  • Golden Retriever Boyfriend Energy
  • “Touch Him and 💀”

In a world ravaged by war and a plague that threatened to end humankind,

Deliverance came with an unexpected consequence:

Vampires.

Vincent Asposito lives a life of luxury, locked in a gilded cage by his father. Longing to break free, Vinny devises a daring plan to sneak out, only to have his first taste of freedom end in being kidnapped by Jude, the human son of the resistance leader.

On the surface, Jude embodies everything Vincent should despise: a sworn enemy determined to destroy the only world he knows, yet he can’t help his attraction to the infuriatingly handsome man. Forced into a reluctant alliance, the two embark on a risky mission that could tip the scales of war between humans and vampires.

As their bond deepens, dangerous revelations come to light, forcing Vincent to decide where his loyalties lie—and who he’s willing to sacrifice.

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Triggers – Sexual Content, Foul Language, Alcohol Use, Abduction, Use of Weapons (guns, knives, bombs), Descriptions of Blood, Injury, and Violence, Manipulation and Gaslighting, Death

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Blog Tour: Gihiguma, Ace of Hearts – Melanie King-Smith

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We love a good sports romance and highly recommend you check out Gihigugma, Ace of Hearts by Melanie King-Smith!

Gihigugma, Ace of Hearts

Release Date: September 30, 2025

Genre: YA Contemporary Romance

  • Found Family
  • Filipino/Asian Immigrant Experience (Own Voices)
  • Sports Romance (Tennis)
  • Strangers to Friends to Lovers
  • Love Triangle
  • Dual POV
  • Sweet/ No Spice
  • Coming of Age

Crazy Rich Asians meets Bend It Like Beckham in this outrageously fun, Filipino-flavored romance.

When Jomar’s tennis ambitions crash into Mitchelle’s wounded heart during one charmingly disastrous karaoke night, they’ll discover that the biggest matches aren’t played on courts—but in learning to love despite the ghosts of the past.

Jomar Montalbano thinks he’s ready for anything. A rising tennis star from the Philippines, he lands in London with one suitcase, one college scholarship, and zero idea how to survive without rice. He’s counting on a few wins—but definitely not falling for Mitchelle Tanner.

She’s the quiet girl with a vintage camera, a craving for halo-halo, and a smile that hides as much as it shows. Half-American, half-Filipina, and fully impossible to read.

He’s used to power and control—but around her, he’s completely unstrung.

From vulnerable confessions in a darkroom’s glow to rallies that feel like Wimbledon wins, Jomar discovers that love—like tennis—is all about timing, risk, and knowing when to fight for the point.

Set in London’s rainy alleys and sunlit parks, woven with island warmth and humor, Gihigugma, Ace of Hearts is an adventure about home, heart, and the courage to choose love against all odds.

Love at eighteen isn’t always a mistake. Sometimes, it’s a miracle.

This story contains: social alcohol use, mild profanity, depictions of past romantic trauma, and competitive sports pressure. While handled with care, please prioritize your wellbeing. The story ultimately celebrates healing and joyful connection.

HEAT LEVEL: Sweet – Kissing only, no explicit content, YA-appropriate

SETTING: London, UK (Filipino immigrant/diaspora community)

THEMES: Belonging, identity, cultural heritage, finding home, first love, friendship

AWARDS: 2025 International Firebird Book Award Winner (Young Adult Fiction)

ACHIEVEMENTS:

#1 Amazon Bestseller – Young Adult & Teen Clean & Wholesome Romance
#1 Amazon Bestseller – Young Adult & Teen Asian & Pacific Islander Fiction
Featured at Frankfurt Book Fair 2025 (Philippines was the Guest of Honor)

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