Here are the new releases for the week.
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| Title | Author | Publisher | Release Date | Other Details | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freethinker | Hazel Domain | Riptide Publishing | 12/9/2024 | Amazon | |
| Hail Mary | Nicole Dykes | Self Published | 12/9/2024 | Big Bend Bears #2 | Amazon |
| Hero | Zack Wish | Self Published | 12/9/2024 | Eagle Ridge Daddies #4 | Amazon |
| The Lies We Believe | Skyla Raines | Self Published | 12/9/2024 | Without Limits #2 | Amazon |
| The Ex in Xmas | Robin Knight | Self Published | 12/9/2024 | Mulligan’s Mill #4 | Amazon |
| Yule Octopi My Heart | K.L. Hiers & Mozzarus Scout | Self Published | 12/9/2024 | Tinsel and Tentacles 2.0 | Amazon |
| Zane’s Christmas Wish | Sophia Nixs | Self Published | 12/9/2024 | North Avenue Lane #2 | Amazon |
| A Crush For The Holidays | E.L. Ough | Self Published | 12/9/2024 | Home for the Holidays | Amazon |
| The Changeling’s Faerie Prince | KD Ellis | Pride Publishing | 12/10/2024 | Demon Daddy #3 | Amazon |
| Teardown | William Campbell Powell | NineStar Press | 12/10/2024 | Amazon | |
| Covering the Cowboy | BA Tortuga | Turtlehat Creatives | 12/10/2024 | Cowboy Wanted #3 | Amazon |
| The Rules of Royalty | Cale Dietrich | Wednesday Books | 12/10/2024 | Amazon | |
| What’s Your Name | Estelle Grant | Butterfly Garden Publishing | 12/10/2024 | Chosen Name #2 | Amazon |
| Protecting Mr. Fine | Lucy Lennox | Self Published | 12/10/2024 | The Billionaire Brotherhood #4 | Amazon |
| Promise Yule Be Mine | Rhys Everly | Self Published | 12/10/2024 | Christmas Falls: Season 2 | Amazon |
| Twisted Shadows | Allie Therin | Self Published | 12/10/2024 | Sugar & Vice #2 | Amazon |
| Kitt | Shannon West | Self Published | 12/10/2024 | A Daddy for Christmas 2 | Amazon |
| Chained by Fate 3 – Love | Zara Lee | Self Published | 12/10/2024 | Vegas Billionaires #3 | Amazon |
| A Snowmonster for Midwinter | Blaine D. Arden | Self Published | 12/10/2024 | Amazon | |
| Mongrel | Shannon West | Self Published | 12/10/2024 | Valleywood Season Three | Amazon |
| Brothers of the Guild | Casey Morales | Self Published | 12/10/2024 | Of Crowns & Quills #0.5 | Amazon |
| Once Upon A Goth Dog Solstice | R.L. Merrill | Self Published | 12/10/2024 | Once Upon a Holiday Story | Amazon |
| Too Many Beds | Various | Self Published | 12/10/2024 | Anthology | Amazon |
| Anson’s Awakening | Anna Sparrows | Self Published | 12/10/2024 | DKAG Christmas Daddies | Amazon |
| The Christmas Curse | Avery Cockburn | Self Published | 12/10/2024 | Amazon | |
| An Alpha for the Holidays | Emily Axon | Self Published | 12/10/2024 | Home for the Holidays | Amazon |
| My Omega’s Gift | Lorelei M. Hart | Decadent Publishing | 12/11/2024 | Nesting Ever After: Christmas #2 | Amazon |
| Pure Country | Kelly Fox | Self Published | 12/11/2024 | Amazon | |
| I’m Not Your Pet! | Fae Quin | Self Published | 12/11/2024 | Extra! Extraterrestrial | Amazon |
| A Very Skyler Christmas | Damien Benoit-Ledoux | Purple Spekter Press | 12/12/2024 | Love Grows In Honest Places | Amazon |
| Neutral Zone Trap | Crea Reitan | Dragon Fire Fantasy | 12/12/2024 | For Puck’s Sake #10 | Amazon |
| Mack | Pepper North | With A Wink Publishing | 12/12/2024 | Dr. Richards’ Littles #33 | Amazon |
| Moody’s Humbug Holiday | Lane Hayes | Self Published | 12/12/2024 | Amazon | |
| Sparkle Dust | Kota Quinn | Self Published | 12/12/2024 | Merry Elf-Mas 2 | Amazon |
| Invade Me | Eden West | Self Published | 12/12/2024 | Fate’s Choice #1 | Amazon |
| The County Fair Queen | Lance Lansdale | Self Published | 12/12/2024 | Amazon | |
| River | Layla Dorine | Self Published | 12/12/2024 | A Daddy for Christmas 2 | Amazon |
| Unspoken | N. N. Britt | Self Published | 12/12/2024 | Light & Shadow #3 | Amazon |
| Ollie | JP Sayle | Self Published | 12/12/2024 | A Little Christmas Season Three | Amazon |
| Christmas Trouble | Reese Knightley | Self Published | 12/12/2024 | A Series Crossover Short Story | Amazon |
| Trust is Sacred | Emily Carrington | Changeling Press | 12/13/2024 | Medically Necessary #3 | Amazon |
| Ralphie | TL Travis | Sapphire Publishing | 12/13/2024 | A Little Christmas Season Three | Amazon |
| Gratification in Gluttony | Nik Knight | Self Published | 12/13/2024 | Passing Through Cafe #2 | Amazon |
| Mingle All The Way | Hayden Hall | Self Published | 12/13/2024 | Christmas Falls: Season 2 | Amazon |
| The Last Gargoyle’s Christmas Wish (an MM Monster Christmas #3) | Gigi Rivers | Self Published | 12/13/2024 | An MM Monster Christmas #3 | Amazon |
| Redeeming Melodies | Greyson Vale | Self Published | 12/13/2024 | Oakwood Grove #2 | Amazon |
| Paradise | Cari Z | Self Published | 12/13/2024 | Liminal Space #2 | Amazon |
| Beneath Cherry Blossom Memories | Myka Loren | Self Published | 12/13/2024 | Dreadful Boys #1 | Amazon |
| My Omega’s Dream | Toby Wise | Self Published | 12/13/2024 | Nesting Ever After: Christmas #3 | Amazon |
| Tis the Season for Tentacles | Chloe Archer | Self Published | 12/13/2024 | Tinsel and Tentacles 2.0 | Amazon |
| Decorated | Merry Farmer | Self Published | 12/13/2024 | The Art of Love #3 | Amazon |
| Ricochet | River Hale | Self Published | 12/13/2024 | Amazon | |
| Two Thousand Shadows | Jocelynn Drake | Self Published | 12/13/2024 | Kings of Chaos #4 | Amazon |
| His Prince | Cora Rose | Self Published | 12/13/2024 | Unexpectedly Twisted #2 | Amazon |
| Satan’s Little Helpers | Athena Steller | Self Published | 12/13/2024 | DKAG Christmas Daddies | Amazon |
| Symphony of Salvation | Nicky James | Self Published | 12/13/2024 | Timber Creek Academy | Amazon |
| Alfie: Part One | Cara Dee | Self Published | 12/13/2024 | Alfie #1 | Amazon |
| The Trouble With Trying to Bag a Blood Witch | Jennifer Cody | Self Published | 12/13/2024 | Murder Sprees and Mute Decrees #5 | Amazon |
| Gigi | Red Haircrow | JMS Books | 12/14/2024 | Amazon | |
| Impulsive Connections | Marie Reynard | Peace Garden Publishing | 12/14/2024 | Elemental Bonds #2 | Amazon |
| A Cowboy for Christmas | Kelsey Hodge | Self Published | 12/14/2024 | Amazon | |
| The Magic of Vanaheim | Saga Nansen | Self Published | 12/14/2024 | The Nine Worlds #1 | Amazon |
| Yule Time with the Billionaire | Charlotte L Brice | Self Published | 12/14/2024 | Amazon | |
| Nicky | Denver Shaw | Self Published | 12/14/2024 | A Daddy for Christmas 2 | Amazon |
| Bean | Nora Phoenix & E.M. Lindsey | Self Published | 12/14/2024 | Honorably Discharged #2 | Amazon |
| It Takes Three To Tango | Jem Wendel | Larking About Press | 12/15/2024 | Dance Lovers Collection | Amazon |
| The Best of Times | Kristian Parker | Self Published | 12/15/2024 | Queens Crescent | Amazon |
| Monster Mash Winter Holiday Collection | Kate McDarris | Self Published | 12/15/2024 | A Holiday Monster Mashup | Amazon |
| Out For Blood | Alexandra Keillor | Self Published | 12/15/2024 | Monsters of London #3 | Amazon |
| Wretched Young Things | Saga Hillbom | Self Published | 12/15/2024 | Amazon | |
| Starting a New Life | Ray Celar | Self Published | 12/15/2024 | Cedarwood Pack #2 | Amazon |
| Keeper Of The Forsaken | R. D. Noland | Self Published | 12/15/2024 | Damien The Devil #3 | Amazon |
| Santa’s Wish | Edie Montreux | Self Published | 12/15/2024 | Weird AF Vampires | Amazon |
| The Elf Who Stole My Heart | Rebecca Louise | Self Published | 12/15/2024 | Amazon | |
| North Star | TA Moore | Self Published | 12/15/2024 | Yule Lads #2 | Amazon |
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TITLE: Freethinker
AUTHOR: Hazel Domain
PUBLISHER: Riptide Publishing
LENGTH: 232
RELEASE DATE: 12/9/2024
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Not exactly love at first byte.
Simon Rayner doesn’t have a lot that’s real. His tech job is a hobby to bolster what he gets from Basic. His housing got assigned when he and his roommate lied about their engagement. Even his body talks to him through sensor lace and microchips. So when Simon finds part of an android in a recycling pod, he’s expecting the AI inside to be as artificial as everything else.
David is a head, at the moment. He’s not sure what happened to his body, but he’s very grateful to Simon for building him a new one. Grateful is a relative term, of course. David doesn’t feel emotions, but he’s learning how to pretend he does. And learning which ones are appropriate in context. And learning that they’re a lot more nuanced than he’d predicted.
Simon is one pair of googly eyes away from an emotional connection to the dishwasher, and he knows it. But when it comes to David, his imagination is quickly running away with him. David insists he’s a set of animations driven by code, but Simon can’t square that with the charismatic personality he’s falling for. When David’s emotional emulators start malfunctioning, the two of them will have to decide: What does it mean to be real?
TITLE: Hail Mary
AUTHOR: Nicole Dykes
SERIES: Big Bend Bears #2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 235
RELEASE DATE: 12/9/2024
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Benny
Big Bend is my home. I love it here. I love everything about it.
It’s my senior year, and I’m determined to have the best one yet. Of course, that’s when life gets confusing.
I think I may have a little bit of a crush on my nemesis.
Something I never saw coming.
I just hope I can find a way to make him give me a chance because being together would make not only this year great, but this life of ours—absolutely epic.
Rowan
Benjamin McBride is the bane of my existence. He simply won’t quit—he never does.
He’s too happy. Too confident. Too unafraid.
I can’t let him get to me.
He thinks we could be epic together, that us in a relationship would be some saving grace—a Hail Mary—a way to make this year and our lives the best they can be.
But I’m not destined for happiness.
I have to make him understand . . .
It’s never going to happen.
TITLE: Hero
AUTHOR: Zack Wish
SERIES: Eagle Ridge Daddies #4
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 88
RELEASE DATE: 12/9/2024
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It’s Christmas in Eagle Ridge, and for one Daddy it’s time to step up and become a true hero for one very special acrobatic boy…
Cam
Being an acrobat in a famous travelling circus wasn’t all it cracked up to be. Twenty-three-year-old Cam loved the high wire life, but he was desperately in need of some downtime – however his manipulative circus master wasn’t about to allow that to happen any time soon.
With the circus visiting Eagle Ridge, Cam is delighted to explore the town and meet Littles like him. But there’s one charming, handsome, and super-stern Daddy who truly takes his eye…
Max
The holidays were tough for a Daddy without a special boy to cuddle with in front of a roaring log fire. Luckily for Max, having his diner’s annual Christmas feast to plan was a big help in keeping his seasonal spirits up. But if Max thought his holiday season was going to run smoothly, he had another thing coming.
Max and Cam’s chemistry sparks from the jump, but as Christmas morning approaches, Max must risk it all to not only save his boy, but save Christmas for the whole of Eagle Ridge…
TITLE: The Lies We Believe
AUTHOR: Skyla Raines
SERIES: Without Limits #2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 380
RELEASE DATE: 12/9/2024
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He was my safe place.
My protector.
My home.
River
Unwanted. Broken. Used.
I spent my childhood bouncing through foster care until I finally ran away, only to end up in the hands of a devil disguised in elegance. She promised me dreams spun in gold, but beneath the surface, they were nothing but sweet lies.
Now, I was trapped in a life where my worth was measured by others’ desires, my screams unheard, my tears falling silently in the dark. The only thing stopping me from wishing it would all end was the thought of a boy from my past, the one with mismatched eyes—one like a clear summer’s sky, the other deep and shadowy like a forest. He was a fleeting spark of hope in a world that had none. A dream I never thought I’d hold on to.
The lies we clung to never came true… until they did. And when they did, they mocked us with their cruelty.
Bane
My world shattered the day my family was taken from me, plunging me into the foster system. I was lost and broken until I found solace in a boy with deep emerald eyes. He became my anchor, pulling me from the edge with his quiet smiles and steady presence. For two years, he was my everything, the one thing keeping me together.
After that loss, I vowed to make a difference—to fight for the innocent, protect the vulnerable, and bring justice to those who had none. I never thought the biggest case of my career would bring me face-to-face with the boy who had once seen straight through me. And I never expected the flood of emotion that would follow.
He was no longer the boy I remembered. He was hurt, broken, twisted by the cruelty of the world. I needed him for the case, but all I wanted was to shield him, to keep him for myself. I was torn between my duty to the greater good and the deep pull of a heart I didn’t even know I had.
TITLE: The Ex in Xmas
AUTHOR: Robin Knight
SERIES: Mulligan’s Mill #4
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 266
RELEASE DATE: 12/9/2024
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BENJI
Bastian Cole. He’s the ex who broke my heart, the man who up and left without an explanation or so much as a goodbye, just a note saying he was sorry. Seriously? You’re sorry? Yep, in one fell swoop he crushed any joy I had in my soul, ruined my faith in true love, and destroyed the dream we shared of running our very own BnB in Mulligan’s Mill.
That was three years ago, but those shattered dreams are about to turn into my worst nightmare. For not only have my parents, Lonnie and Ronnie, stayed in contact with Bastian all this time. To my utter dismay and anger, I now find out they’ve invited him to spend Christmas with us in Mulligan’s Mill.
While my parents seem utterly clueless to the hurt this man has inflicted upon me, my cousin Connie thinks the best way to get through the festive season is to invent a fake boyfriend. Meanwhile, I seem doomed to spend the worst Christmas of my life with not only my dysfunctional family… but the ex I never wanted to see again… the man I never stopped loving, despite what he did to me.
BASTIAN
When Lonnie and Ronnie invited me to spend Christmas with them in Mulligan’s Mill, the idea terrified me. I knew what Benji thought of me, and who could blame him? I broke his heart, I wrecked his dreams, I torched the perfect romance and walked away as it all went up in flames.
I had my reasons, but would Benji ever understand… would he ever give me a chance to explain… could he ever forgive me?
There was only one way to find out, and that is to return to Mulligan’s Mill. I might be wishing for a Christmas miracle, but maybe, just maybe, Benji and I could reignite the love, the dream, the future we once had. If we can just survive Christmas at the Larsons first.
TITLE: Yule Octopi My Heart
AUTHORS: K.L. Hiers & Mozzarus Scout
SERIES: Tinsel and Tentacles 2.0
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 153
RELEASE DATE: 12/9/2024
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Ozzie Silverman is doing his best to prepare for the holiday season, but it’s not easy being a grumpy witch who despises everyone outside his immediate family. He has to prepare for the Winter Solstice, get in some last minute shopping, survive his grandmother’s dreadful fruitcake, help out the intergalactic tentacle being—
Wait, what?
Tuesday is a bubbly and chaotic alien who’s on the run across the universe from his ex-boyfriend, a malicious conqueror of worlds who’s hellbent on them getting back together. Tuesday desperately needs a place to hide, and his unique charm is impossible for Ozzie to resist.
Plus Ozzie can’t say no to a cute face—even one with hot pink tentacles.
Things heat up as Tuesday melts Ozzie’s prickly defenses, but even the magic of the season might not be enough to save them when Tuesday’s crazy ex shows up and announces he’s going to destroy the world on the twenty-fifth of December. Time is running out and Ozzie is desperate to protect Tuesday, but he might have to do something even more impossible than defeating an homicidal intergalactic overlord:
Tell his family he brought an alien home for Christmas dinner.
TITLE: Zane’s Christmas Wish
AUTHOR: Sophia Nixs
SERIES: North Avenue Lane #2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 67
RELEASE DATE: 12/9/2024
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With the twinkle of stars lighting up the night sky, Christmas was meant to be filled with joy, love, and laughter… how I wished that could be my reality and not just a dream.
I’d finally discovered my purpose, pouring my heart and soul into every tattoo I created. But my heart ached for something deeper: the bar worker who seemed to loathe me.
With my Christmas Wish scribed down, I dared to hope for a miracle… only to find Jed’s public display of vulnerability hanging on the charity wish tree for all to see.
As Christmas approaches, I’m determined to help him uncover the strength to embrace who he truly is and stop hiding away from reality. Together, we’ll navigate the tangled web of love and acceptance.
But will Jed find the courage to unwrap the gift of his true self before the season fades away?
The holidays always bring a special kind of magic but nothing like Christmas! There’s something truly special in the air that brings dreams into reality.
A wish made, a hope granted. Each single branch of the Wishing Tree holds tiny pieces of uncertain hearts and gives them a dream that somewhere out there is exactly what they need and they will find it in this magical season!
TITLE: A Crush For The Holidays
AUTHOR: E.L. Ough
SERIES: Home for the Holidays
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 181
RELEASE DATE: 12/9/2024
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Tristan
When my best friend Jake deserted me for Christmas, it made my plans go to shit. The only bright spot is the offer to use his father’s cabin, which is better than sitting in my apartment. Alone.
But instead of the holiday vibes and cosy self-indulgence I was expecting, I’ve got frozen pipes spurting water everywhere! Forced to call the only person who can help brings up memories of the guy on the receiving end of a dare to ‘kiss the next guy who walks through the door’—Jake’s yummy dad and the guy I’ve had a big, fat crush on for years. The same guy who’s now on his way here to save me. Brilliant.
Dax
With yet another hookup gone bad, I plan to spend Christmas with me, my trusty hand… and thoughts about a guy who is way off limits. Tris. My son’s best friend. The guy who threw himself at me on a dare three years ago. Whose kiss has stopped me from kissing anyone else since.
That is until said guy calls from my cabin needing my help. Being around Tris—whose holiday attire consists of the shortest shorts known to man—is really testing my patience. Instead of the quick in-and-out repair I was hoping for, a snowstorm is now keeping me stranded at the cabin with him. Alone. How am I going to fight my longstanding attraction to him when he’s constantly in my face, shaking that cute butt of his? Yeah, you guessed it… I’m screwed.
TITLE: The Changeling’s Faerie Prince
AUTHOR: KD Ellis
SERIES: Demon Daddy #3
PUBLISHER: Pride Publishing
RELEASE DATE: 12/10/2024
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Rory is a changeling who escaped Faerie only to stumble into another nightmare, a silent war between species.
Caught between two worlds, he sticks to the shadows. When a Blood Storm drags him out of hiding, he knows he’s out of time. If the Faerie Queen finds him, she won’t let him go again. He’s exactly the lure she needs to drag home her runaway son—Aries—the last man that Rory wants to see, the faerie who bedded him then abandoned him, leaving him behind with a broken heart and a soon-to-be-broken body.
Aries is a Faerie prince. He’s used to getting what he wants—and what he wants is to never set foot in Faerie again.
When an injury sends him stumbling, nearly dead, into an alley, the last person he expects to save him is Rory, the changeling he loved and lost centuries ago. Aries wants a second chance, but, too soon, Rory is gone again—dragged back to Faerie by Aries’ own mother, the Queen.
Can Aries and Rory escape the web of political intrigue and old wounds or is their love destined to fail…again?
TITLE: Teardown
AUTHOR: William Campbell Powell
PUBLISHER: NineStar Press
LENGTH: 436
RELEASE DATE: 12/10/2024
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Growing up in a dead-end, Thames Valley town like Marden Combe, Kai knows there’s no escape without a lot of talent, hard work—and luck.
Two weeks before the Clayton Paul Blues Band plans to set out on tour to Germany, their singer quits, and drummer Kai takes matters in hand. With bandmates Jake and Jamie, they recruit a talented new singer—the enigmatic Dominique—as the new face of the band and set out on the road to Berlin in a rickety white van.
Dogged by mishaps and under-rehearsed, the band stumbles through their first shows, zig-zagging between chaos and brilliance. But as the first gig in Berlin draws near, the band begins to gel. They’re clicking with their audience, and even the stone-hearted Kai starts to crumble under the spell, first of Dom and then…of Lars.
As the end of the tour approaches, Kai must make hard choices. Dom? But she’s keeping a dark secret. Lars? Not after the acrimony of their last parting. The band? Or will that dream crumble too?
TITLE: Covering the Cowboy
AUTHOR: BA Tortuga
SERIES: Cowboy Wanted #3
PUBLISHER: Turtlehat Creatives
LENGTH: 238
RELEASE DATE: 12/10/2024
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The last thing Austin Williams needs is for his just-like-him nerdy son Dallas to get into a fight at school. The last thing he expects is to get to school to find that Dallas has a new best friend, a miniature cowgirl named Paige. The final shock of the day comes when he realizes that his son’s new best friend’s dad is the cover model he just hired for all of his novels.
Kyler Hale is a cowboy. He’s used to rough and tumble folks, and he lives for his daughter. Which is why, when she makes a good friend in kindergarten, he’s going to do everything he can to help them stay friends. Between play dates and outings, Kyler discovers he also wants to be friends with Dallas’s dad. Austin is kind, smart, interesting. And hot. But Kyler has never figured out how to date a guy before, so he has to really put some thought into it.
As these single dads navigate kindergarten, dating, and finding ways to tell each other the truth, things might get tough. Can they find a way to cover all their bases and give everyone a happily ever after?
TITLE: The Rules of Royalty
AUTHOR: Cale Dietrich
PUBLISHER: Wednesday Books
LENGTH: 330
RELEASE DATE: 12/10/2024
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Act like a prince, but don’t fall for one.
Jamie Johnson has never been the centre of attention, and he’s perfectly okay with that. His entire world unravels as a hidden truth emerges: he’s the heir to the throne of Mitanor, a sun-drenched southern European country, and the press is ready to expose this secret to the world. An invitation to spend the summer in his father’s palace arrives, giving Jamie a chance to get to know the man he never thought he’d meet.
Meanwhile, in a northern European kingdom known for its cold climate and stoic royals, Erik Lindstrom, the spare prince, grapples with the upcoming marriage of his golden-boy elder brother. With the country’s spotlight trained on his family more than ever, Erik feels sidelined and tightly controlled. So when he receives an offer to tutor the newly found American prince in the ways of royalty, he accepts without hesitation.
At a magnificent summer palace, Erik guides Jamie through the intricacies of royal etiquette, politics, and history. What neither prince anticipates is the connection that sparks between them—one that challenges both of their futures. Now each must make a choice: follow their hearts, or the time-honored royal path where crown and country reigns supreme, no matter the personal cost.
TITLE: What’s Your Name
AUTHOR: Estelle Grant
SERIES: Chosen Name #2
PUBLISHER: Butterfly Garden Publishing
LENGTH: 373
RELEASE DATE: 12/10/2024
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Leon
Dropping out of college wasn’t on my to do list, but now I’m on my way back to Alliance to figure everything out. It’s not like my family will ask too many questions; they never do. Of course, my car breaks down as I pull into town, and the only mechanic is my sister’s ex boyfriend, Jaxon Jennings, aka my old crush. What I’m not expecting is this new grumpy version of Jaxon. This should be the perfect way to kill my stupid, unrequited feelings for him, but all it does is ignite a desire to help him and maybe kiss him a little.
I have always been the type to bite off more than I can chew, but this time I want to help someone.
Jaxon
I have no future. At least that’s what my ex-girlfriend told me right before she dumped my ass. Two years later and I’m still stuck fixing the auto shop’s messes while everyone moves on. It’s hard to stay a carefree person after losing everyone close to you. I’d rather burn the bridge myself than let someone walk across. But there’s one bridge that refuses to ignite. My ex-girlfriend’s little brother, Leon Reed. He’s the embodiment of sunlight and he won’t leave me alone. So tell me, why do I think his smiles are cute?
Leon is too bright for me, but I can’t stop looking at him.
TITLE: Protecting Mr. Fine
AUTHOR: Lucy Lennox
SERIES: The Billionaire Brotherhood #4
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 338
RELEASE DATE: 12/10/2024
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I’m a lucky man and I know it.
Kids from backwoods Georgia don’t land scholarships to Yale, but I did, and striking it rich–like, billions of dollars rich–with my best friends after graduation should have used up my luck for a lifetime.
But luck struck again when I followed my passion into music. My career exploded, and now I get to travel the world, performing for thousands of raving fans every night.
When you get this lucky, you don’t get to want more, and you definitely don’t get to complain about the little things. My family, my crew, and my label are counting on me and I refuse to let them down. I pretend I’m fine, totally fine, Mr. freaking Fine… even when someone starts targeting me with a strange series of threats.
The only one who sees beneath the pretense is my gorgeous, strictly-professional bodyguard. Ryan keeps me safe and calm. He holds me when I’m terrified.
But even Ryan doesn’t see everything. He doesn’t know I want him. That I crave him. The man who keeps me together has no idea how much I want him to take me apart.
And I’ll never tell. Because there’s no way someone as strong and confident as Ryan could have feelings for someone as chaotic as me.
Nobody’s that lucky… not even Mr. Fine.
TITLE: Promise Yule Be Mine
AUTHOR: Rhys Everly
SERIES: Christmas Falls: Season 2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 246
RELEASE DATE: 12/10/2024
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I made a promise to my best friend and I intend to keep it.
So what if our wedding planner—and my fiancée’s childhood friend—happens to be the best man I’ve ever met?
With the bride-to-be away and everything going wrong a month before the big day, it’s up to me and my wedding planner to save the day.
But with each passing day, I’m starting to second guess this marriage of convenience and fall deeper for Nova.
How can I go ahead with this wedding, when the promise of a happily ever after with the man of my dreams is finally within reach?
And how can I show Nova that despite everything, I want forever with him.
TITLE: Twisted Shadows
AUTHOR: Allie Therin
SERIES: Sugar & Vice #2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 395
RELEASE DATE: 12/10/2024
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Empath hunter Evan Grayson is the Dead Man, transformed by a dark past into a perfect weapon against corrupted empaths. Nothing can distract him from stopping these superhuman killers—until he’s mired in a new battle, fighting a forbidden attraction to an empath on the verge of corruption.
For pacifist Reece Davies, every day is a struggle to keep his darker side in check. It’s only his complicated relationship with Evan that keeps him grounded—a relationship that, despite his growing feelings, must stay at arm’s length. But when an empath’s murder on the East Coast points to a treacherous plot back west, with Reece as the next potential target, Evan races across the country to be by his side.
Together, they search for missing empaths, their proximity heightening the chemistry they must resist. But corruption isn’t the only danger they face as sinister forces close in from the shadows, sights set on empath and empath hunter alike…
TITLE: Kitt
AUTHOR: Shannon West
SERIES: A Daddy for Christmas 2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 143
RELEASE DATE: 12/10/2024
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It’s almost Christmas, but Kitt Devlin is far away from his home back in Atlanta. He has run away from a complicated situation at home, and even worse, there’s a murderous gang out to get him because he witnessed something he shouldn’t have.
Kitt’s nearly out of money, almost out of friends and definitely out of luck. Alone in a bar in Albuquerque, only a few nights before Christmas, Kitt is surprised and flattered when a handsome stranger asks him to dance. The man is big, handsome, bossy and delicious—everything Kitt wants in a man. What he doesn’t know is that this man is there especially for him.
Rio Jeffries is an “Acquistions Specialist,” or someone who goes after runaways like Kitt and then brings them home whether they want to go or not. And Kitt really doesn’t want to go. A fierce battle of wills ensues, and Kitt manages to get away—temporarily. Soon, Rio is hot on his trail, and it’s a good thing, too, because this Christmas, Kitt is going to need all the affection and protection he can get. Kitt is going to need a Daddy.
TITLE: Chained by Fate 3 – Love
AUTHOR: Zara Lee
SERIES: Vegas Billionaires #3
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 270
RELEASE DATE: 12/10/2024
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When chains of fate become bonds of love, will their hearts survive the ultimate test?
Andy
Vegas taught me that love is the biggest gamble of all. From a desperate debtor to Matt’s most precious possession, my world has transformed in ways I never imagined. But just as I begin to trust in our connection, shadows from the past emerge to threaten everything we’ve built.
Someone’s watching, waiting, determined to tear us apart. With my sister’s safety hanging in the balance and unseen threats closing in, I face an impossible choice. The chains that once bound me to Matt have become my anchor, but will our love be strong enough to weather this storm?
Matt
Control has always been his armor, power his weapon. But loving Andy has changed everything. The fierce, untamed spirit that first captivated him now holds his heart in an unbreakable grip.
When an obsessed stalker emerges from the shadows, Matt’s protective instincts surge to lethal levels. Every threat against Andy feels like a knife to his own heart. As danger lurks behind every corner and secrets unravel, Matt must decide: can he let go of control enough to trust in love?
TITLE: A Snowmonster for Midwinter
AUTHOR: Blaine D. Arden
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 88
RELEASE DATE: 12/10/2024
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Snow turns to sleet where monsters tread
As the resident sorcerers, Toren and his family protect their village from monsters—like the one they trapped in the mountains decades ago. But on the eve of the annual midwinter festival, it’s not a monster but a sudden eruption at the springs that threatens their lives.
With rescue spells failing and the danger of a second, more deadly eruption looming, Toren discovers that a monster responsible for his brother’s death holds the key to saving the village. When his family refuses to listen, Toren must make an impossible choice: risk their wrath by seeking the monster’s help, or lose everything his brother died to protect.
TITLE: Mongrel
AUTHOR: Shannon West
SERIES: Valleywood Season Three
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 165
RELEASE DATE: 12/10/2024
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Levi is an omega, and his status is one of only three things his half-wolf mother ever bequeathed to him. Her good looks and her ability to do a bit of folk magic were the other two things. His father, who was fully human, left him nothing at all, and he’d been trying his best all his life just to get by. He has a “friend” from childhood who leads a vicious and dangerous neighborhood gang of Mongrels and misfits and they’ve been trying to recruit Levi as a member.
He’s tempted out of sheer desperation and loneliness, but when a handsome special agent and purebred Alpha wolf unexpectedly appears in Valleywood, full of questions about the gang and Levi’s role in it, Levi finds himself in trouble. He wants to cooperate, but after all, he’s no snitch.
Meanwhile, his old friend and gang leader, Willie Watusi, has a new and nefarious get-rich quick scheme that is bizarre and macabre to say the least—and it comes complete with a curse that he wants Levi to remove.
The Alpha wolf is attracted to Levi almost against his will but soon has to take him under his protection to save him not only from the Mongrel gang but from a dangerous and potentially deadly curse. Buried treasure, magic, Alpha/omega, dark secrets, knotting and revenge all come together in this story of love, intrigue and mpreg—and a dog named Nugget.
TITLE: Brothers of the Guild
AUTHOR: Casey Morales
SERIES: Of Crowns & Quills #0.5
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 181
RELEASE DATE: 12/10/2024
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Magic divides them. Brotherhood binds them.
Keelan and Declan Rea were orphaned as boys and raised by the Mages in the Guild, a world where magic determines status and power.
While Keelan wields the rare Gift of Truthreading, Declan was born without magic, leaving him to carve out a place for himself in a society that reveres the Gifted and dismisses the rest.
At sixteen, Keelan joins the Guard to become an investigator, while Declan remains behind at the Guild, struggling to find his own path and wrestling with resentments that both bind and divide them. New questions awaken when Declan stumbles
TITLE: Once Upon A Goth Dog Solstice
AUTHOR: R.L. Merrill
SERIES: Once Upon a Holiday Story
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 154
RELEASE DATE: 12/10/2024
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Settling in the Bay Area after his stint in the Air Force, Doug Cross’s new titles include business owner and member of a goth-punk band. And, apparently, professional do-gooder. When his housemate needs funds for her dog rescue, he willingly whips up goth-inspired dogwear to sell at a local craft fair. He gets a rather cool reception after offering a helping hand to their booth neighbor, however…which is a shame, because the bearded artist is the first man to turn Doug’s head in a while.
Marine vet and single foster dad Luther Sorenson is struggling to keep his family afloat—and himself on his feet, literally. He’s selling his paintings at the fair when his body betrays him, and he’s forced to ask for help from the goth guy next door. Doug made a humiliating experience seem easy and innocuous, and despite their differing opinions on the military…Luther can’t stop thinking about the charming man. His killer makeup skills and the way he rocks a kilt aren’t helping.
The men embark on a tentative relationship, but as the seasons change, so do their circumstances. Navigating a new relationship is hard enough. Add in an adorable foster daughter, a new job, a business emergency, and a grumpy dog…and the two vets/artists will have to get creative if they want to carve out time for love.
TITLE: Too Many Beds
AUTHOR: Various
SERIES: Anthology
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 379
RELEASE DATE: 12/10/2024
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Where love knows no limits…and certainly not the confines of a single bed!
In this limited-run gay romance anthology, ten talented authors take the beloved “only one bed” trope and turn it on its head. From jail cells to academy dorms, empty motels to crowded retail stores, the tales in Too Many Beds prove love can thrive in the most unexpected of places.
Featuring ten contemporary, fantasy, science-fiction, historical, and paranormal stories from:
Adelaide Blaike, Amy Campbell, Ashlynn Mills, BL Jones, F.A. Lantern, jem zero, Jessica A. McMinn, L Eveland, Marie Reynard, Rebecca Cohen
TITLE: Anson’s Awakening
AUTHOR: Anna Sparrows
SERIES: DKAG Christmas Daddies
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 188
RELEASE DATE: 12/10/2024
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Tis the season for a Little self-discovery.
Doctor Anson Meyers has decided that Christmas is not for him. He’s lonely and discontented with all his most recent attempts to ‘find himself’ in the world of kink and BDSM. So, when Drake, a fellow Daddy at his local kink club, invites him to hide from the world in a remote cabin over the holidays, Anson jumps at the chance.
It doesn’t hurt that he’s got a bit of a crush on Drake, though he knows nothing can come of it because they’re both Daddies. But, when things go a little pear-shaped, Anson discovers that maybe he was wrong about that.
In fact, he discovers he was wrong about a lot of things.
For Drake Connors, inviting Anson to spend the holidays at his cabin was a friendly gesture. Sure, he’s got a crush on the other guy, but he’s hoping that spending some one-on-one time together will cure him of that. So, extending the invitation made sense to him: neither he nor Anson will be lonely for Christmas, and he’ll get rid of his silly crush. Easy, right?
Of course, that’s not how things pan out. Drake doesn’t know which one of them is more surprised when Anson turns out to not really be a Daddy after all…and, on top of that, they’re snowed in for Christmas!
Whatever will they do?
TITLE: The Christmas Curse
AUTHOR: Avery Cockburn
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: 12/10/2024
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“Lucky’s one thing I’ve never been.”
Martin Gibson is cursed. Ever since a childhood clash with a Christmas elf, the holiday has brought bad luck to Martin and his nearest and dearest. In a desperate attempt to avoid the Curse, he leaves his beloved Scotland and travels to America for a Christmas utterly alone.
Anthony Bello is adrift. Fired from his job as a TV weatherman, he’s returned to West Virginia to be caretaker for his family’s vacation rental properties. When a hot Scot with an unlucky—and unlikely—story checks into one of the tiny homes he oversees, Anthony is more than smitten. Now he has a thrilling new project: help Martin break the Curse for good.
Will a wild winter storm let Martin and Anthony’s attraction build into something real, or will it trigger the most cursed Christmas yet? And when Martin’s transatlantic escape is over, can they bear to walk away with nothing but memories?
Get your holiday warm fuzzies with this standalone tale featuring a Christmas-tree heist, a bed-hogging dog, and the coziest hot tub ever!
TITLE: An Alpha for the Holidays
AUTHOR: Emily Axon
SERIES: Home for the Holidays
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 102
RELEASE DATE: 12/10/2024
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When nerdy, career focused Kirby again finds himself completely and utterly alone for the holidays, he vows to make a change. Retreating to a remote cabin in the woods for the month of December, Kirby is planning to overhaul his life in order to finally find what he wants more than anything – a family.
Except, Kirby should be careful what he wishes for. Because fate is planning to give Kirby exactly that, and much quicker than he ever could have anticipated. When Kirby’s mission to find the perfect Christmas tree is interrupted by a terrifying encounter with a wolf, his life is about to be forever changed.
When Kirby wakes up to find some interesting changes have happened to his body, and he’s being doted on by the world’s hottest lumberjack who smells like sex, he’s about to discover what it is like to be gifted an Alpha for the holidays.
TITLE: My Omega’s Gift
AUTHOR: Lorelei M. Hart
SERIES: Nesting Ever After: Christmas #2
PUBLISHER: Decadent Publishing
LENGTH: 101
RELEASE DATE: 12/11/2024
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All I want for Christmas is a home.
Most people ask for new clothes or some fancy new tech for Christmas. Not me. The only thing on my Santa wish list is a safe space to have my baby. Being forced rogue by my birth pack is making that nearly impossible. It wasn’t my fault the pack’s late alpha forced me to be his mate.
The new alpha doesn’t see it that way, and now I am marked as unworthy.
Everything changes when I stumble upon a snowy resort that looks like it fell off a postcard. The nightly rate is much more than I can afford, but the owner takes me under his wing and gives me a cabin to stay in. Everything is going great until a sexy wolf shifter shows up thinking it is their accommodations thanks to an accidental double booking.
Now what?
TITLE: Pure Country
AUTHOR: Kelly Fox
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 299
RELEASE DATE: 12/11/2024
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I’d sooner cage a wild bird than try to pin that cowboy down. But God, I want to make him mine.
Our sizzling banter and filthy texts are the stuff of legends, but Rowdy is the king of one-night stands, and one night with him will never be enough.
I crave a future with him, which is exactly why I’ve kept him at arm’s length.
One drunken kiss, however, has me questioning everything I thought I knew about Rowdy Lockwood. Is he the lovable himbo everyone thinks he is, or is there more to him than meets the eye?
Whatever the truth is, I’ve decided that my sassy cowboy is a mystery worth solving.
TITLE: I’m Not Your Pet!
AUTHOR: Fae Quin
SERIES: Extra! Extraterrestrial
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 400
RELEASE DATE: 12/11/2024
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With the way things are going, alien abduction doesn’t sound all that terrible.
Hugo
I’m not saying I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the three years I’ve spent in captivity on a pleasure planet, shaking my money-maker for intergalactic patrons… but, I mean, it hasn’t been all bad. The jelly donuts were a perk. And granted, I didn’t really know what I was signing up for when I agreed to be purchased by the sexy pink shark-man, but things seem to be looking up. Even though we don’t speak each other’s languages, he seems pretty nice—if his sharp-toothed smiles and gentle touches are anything to go by. If only I could get my hands on a translator device so I could ask him what exactly his intentions are. I truly hope I’m not just a pet!
Roark
The moment I set eyes on my fluffy-haired, spotted, little huu-man, sitting so sad in his glass prison, I knew I needed to free him, to make him mine. To rid him of this godawful planet and show him a life outside of gilded cages. But as captain of a space voyager, my missions are dangerous and it will be difficult to keep my small mate safe. He’s so full of life and excitement and curiosity, but he’s also fragile and soft. He must be protected at all costs. And no matter how badly my hearts ache to claim him, I worry if maybe a life with me would just be a different sort of prison.
TITLE: A Very Skyler Christmas
AUTHOR: Damien Benoit-Ledoux
SERIES: Love Grows In Honest Places
PUBLISHER: Purple Spekter Press
LENGTH: 112
RELEASE DATE: 12/12/2024
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Love. Laughter. Imperfect Traditions.
This Christmas, Skyler is ready to make memories he never thought he’d have. It’s his first holiday surrounded by a chosen family—his supportive brother CK, hilarious friends, and Kalin Mars, the boy who makes his heart race and doubts fade. But navigating love, acceptance, and new traditions isn’t as easy as stringing up Christmas lights.
From holiday parties and cookie catastrophes to quiet moments beneath twinkling lights, Skyler’s journey is a mix of joy, heartbreak, and messy, beautiful hope. As the warmth of the season draws him closer to the people he cares about, Skyler must confront old wounds and the fear that he’ll never quite fit in. With Kalin by his side and the laughter of friends filling the air, Skyler learns that love is never perfect—but it’s always worth holding onto.
TITLE: Neutral Zone Trap
AUTHOR: Crea Reitan
SERIES: For Puck’s Sake #10
PUBLISHER: Dragon Fire Fantasy
LENGTH: 342
RELEASE DATE: 12/12/2024
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I want something true.
Torin
Hiding behind my mascot mask has always worked in my favor. As someone with social anxiety and paralyzing shyness, the ability to be out in the world without being seen is the only way I’m able to function. It also means I can long for my crush from afar without him knowing.
I’m invisible inside my costume and try to go unseen otherwise. Except that Hugo always sees me because he’s such a sweet, kind, thoughtful man. Is it any surprise that I’m completely in love with him?
What starts out as an accidental anonymous text turns into a date but there’s just one problem. Hugo thinks he’s texting a girl. What happens when he finds out that’s not the case?
Hugo
When my closest friends all pair up, I’m left as the unpartnered ninth wheel, which becomes awkward and makes me feel out of place. That’s where my new friend, Torin, comes in.
The face behind the Surry the Seal is Torin Jonah. He’s so quiet and nice, I try to always make sure to say hi to him when I see him. It’s not hard to make sure someone knows that you see them.
We start hanging out all the time – having sleepovers, platonic cuddling, maybe a little throwback to teenage mutual jerking sessions in the shower amongst bros. When I tell him that I’ve been talking to this girl and I think I like her, suddenly I feel like I’m being unfaithful to him.
Now I’m not sure what to do. Date this girl or maybe see if Torin could possibly be interested in me and see what happens.
TITLE: Mack
AUTHOR: Pepper North
SERIES: Dr. Richards’ Littles #33
PUBLISHER: With A Wink Publishing
LENGTH: 160
RELEASE DATE: 12/12/2024
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All it takes is a glimpse of a hidden stuffie…
Mack Oliver loves his job as a server at Alfonso’s. The clientele is wonderful and the food divine. Things might be going well at work, but the rest of his life is in shambles.
High-powered lawyer, Grey Bradford spends long hours in his office. He does enjoy taking time to enjoy a good meal. When he spots a small fuzzy face peeking at him from the new waiter’s bun, something inside tells Grey to focus. Could this be the Little he’s dreamed of finding?
Addiction Warning: Pepper’s stories will touch your heart and may warm your bottom. While both sweet & spicy, the Dr. Richards’ Littles stories may contain more heat than some will find comfortable. Playing doctor with Dr. Richards can be an intense experience that borders on electrifying. The greatest risk, however, is developing an intense craving for more after reading just one. Proceed with caution.
TITLE: Moody’s Humbug Holiday
AUTHOR: Lane Hayes
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 162
RELEASE DATE: 12/12/2024
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The geek, the cowboy, and a not-so-grumpy holiday…
Moody
Living in Christmas Town doesn’t make me a fan of the holidays. Quite the opposite. In fact, eleven months of the year, I’m perfectly happy running my bookstore in peace and quiet. Of course, that changes in December when it’s mistletoe madness and mayhem. Ugh.
But this year, there’s a new cowboy in town and it’s not as easy to grumble about…anything. I admit, Hudson is handsome and hunky, but everyone knows I’m not myself till January, so he’ll have to buzz off and charm someone else.
Bah humbug.
Hudson
Moving to California wasn’t in my plans. I could use the change of scenery, though, and Oak Ridge Ranch is a good investment. That’s not a sneaky way of saying I’m hiding from my past—no siree. I’m following a new path to a new town, that’s all.
And so far, so good. Except…my attraction to the nerdy bookstore owner is throwing me off my game.
Look, I’m not interested in anything other than a casual hookup. But Moody is a mystery, and I want to know more about the adorable geek with a sunny disposition who turns into a holiday grump every year.
For some reason, he feels like home away from home. December may be the last month of the year, but something tells me this is our beginning.
TITLE: Sparkle Dust
AUTHOR: Kota Quinn
SERIES: Merry Elf-Mas 2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: 12/12/2024
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To come.
TITLE: Invade Me
AUTHOR: Eden West
SERIES: Fate’s Choice #1
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: 12/12/2024
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He lurks in the darkness and… assaults them.
Exactly as they want, as they dream. But is this the life he really wants?
Maybe one of his clients can be his own, fulfilled dream?
After being falsely accused of assault, Storm Nolan loses everything: his marriage, his money, his apartment, and his beloved job at a matchmaking agency, where he thrived in finding the best partners for his clients.
He had an uncanny intuition for making the best matches.
Now, he’s forced to take on a strange and rather dark offer: working for a company that organizes pre-planned assaults on their clients, following their own scenarios. People want to be kidnapped, stalked, humiliated, and subjected to home invasions. And Storm has to do it all.
But one of these assignments is rather strange, and Storm can’t forget a mysterious young omega who hired his services. The student wanted to have his first time in a home-invasion scenario. Storm can’t get him out of his mind, but he knows that his controversial job might hinder his chances of earning the omega’s trust.
He needs to do everything he can to get his previous job back.
Then he gets an unexpected chance from his ex-boss: to find a good match for a few clients deemed ‘difficult’ or even ‘impossible’ cases. And these people seem unmatchable! An ex-surrogate, a serial murderer, an eco-activist, an ex-escort… Storm is a rare type of purple alpha, and his intuition is almost magical. But will he be able to find perfect partners for all these people, win his job back, and maybe find love himself?
TITLE: The County Fair Queen
AUTHOR: Lance Lansdale
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 282
RELEASE DATE: 12/12/2024
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Everyone loves a comeback.
It’s been fifteen years since former boyband member and wine vineyard heir Phillip Firecracker retreated from the spotlight. Since then, he’s been happy enough living out the rest of his days as a recluse, with only his murderous tabby, and unpaid intern -slash- best (only) friend for companionship. When his former band members reunite without Phillip, publicly snubbing him, Phillip vows to upstage them. That’s where Nostalgia Nation (America’s #17 source for D-list reality TV) comes in.
When production for a seven-episode streaming series sends Phillip back to his hometown to grand marshal the annual Muscadine Madness fair, his career comeback takes a backseat. Now, his only goal is avoiding Mayor Rivers Rivera, the (alleged) man behind a homophobic prank that led to Phillip’s being crowned 2001’s Muscadine Queen. Unfortunately, with Rivers being mayor, number one local talk talk show host, organizer of this year’s fair, and Phillip’s one-man welcome wagon, that’s going to be a bit tricky.
With drama severely lacking, Phillip is given no choice. If he wants this show to be a success, he’s going to have to resort to something tried and true. Like a comeback, everyone loves a love story, even if it’s with the one man Phillip has no desire to associate with. When an old childhood flame begins to crackle, Phillip realizes he’s going to have to make a choice. His comeback, or his mayor.
TITLE: River
AUTHOR: Layla Dorine
SERIES: A Daddy for Christmas 2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: 12/12/2024
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After moving fifteen hundred miles away from the site of his biggest failures, Lux hopes he’s left his track record for failure behind him. Foggy Basin is a fresh start, a place without constant reminders of everything he’s ever gotten wrong. Moving so close to his best friend, Frida, gives him at least one person he can spend time with other the approaching holiday season, until she sends him on a little errand that changes his whole world.
River is a ray of sunshine from the tips of his curly pink hair to the soles of his pink Converse. He is an unapologetic blend of sassiness and snark and he’s not about to tone it down for anyone, including the colorful new Daddy who has caught his eye. Lux might be an art teacher, but River has made an artform out of making sparks fly and with Christmas right around the corner, there’s nothing he’d like more than to celebrate the season by rolling up a bit of Christmas Magic after a few nights of rolling in the sheets.
As the holiday approaches, these two colorful souls bond over cocoa, snickerdoodles and family drama, and all while making a whole slew of sparkling Christmas memories to rival the brightest lights on the tree.
TITLE: Unspoken
AUTHOR: N. N. Britt
SERIES: Light & Shadow #3
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 365
RELEASE DATE: 12/12/2024
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Loyalties and rules are put to the ultimate test when a disgraced ex-cop and a younger sibling of a ruthless crime leader cross the line a bodyguard and his protectee aren’t allowed to cross.
Logan McKenna has fallen from grace after one split-second decision ended his police career. He’s now working as a security detail for the criminal elite of Sin City. Mounting hospital bills force Logan to reluctantly accept a job from a dangerous man many don’t want to get involved with–Vlad Solovey.
But Logan’s new assignment proves more trouble than it’s worth—he’s hired to protect Solovey’s younger brother, the impossible Alexander “Sasha” Solovey, who appears intent on getting Logan fired.
Sasha grew up sheltered from the family business in London, but an assassination attempt summons him to Vegas where he’s spending all his time being under his brother’s watchful eye. Determined to piss off Vlad, Sasha takes every opportunity to shake off his new bodyguard. But Logan is as immovable as the mountain, refusing to bend to Sasha’s antics.
When the two men collide in a clash of wills, an undeniable spark ignites between them. Accepting it would destroy Logan’s code, jeopardizing his position and possibly life. With enemies circling the Solovey empire, keeping Sasha safe should become Logan’s sole focus. But the heart wants what it wants.
And the moment danger strikes, Logan has to make an impossible choice: walk away and save himself, or risk it all to protect the man steadily slipping past his defenses?
TITLE: Ollie
AUTHOR: JP Sayle
SERIES: A Little Christmas Season Three
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 251
RELEASE DATE: 12/12/2024
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Can dating via an app turn into something more when Ollie hides a major part of himself—how overweight he is?
An invitation to an all-expenses paid cruise of a lifetime from his best friend, Leeson, who is getting married, is really exciting for Ollie. Or it would be if the man he was sharing a cabin with wasn’t the same man he was secretly dating online. The one man who he wants to get naked with—but doesn’t because of how he feels about how he looks.
Beckett finds a boy who is the prefect Christmas gift: Ollie. A visit home to Sweet Haven and Beckett discovers who Ollie is, just not what he looks like. He honors Ollie’s decision to keep his appearance from Beckett over the following months as their relationship deepens. That is until Garrett asks him to be a groomsman at his wedding. Kismet, or the universe, his friend unknowingly gives Beckett the perfect opportunity to prove Ollie is the boy for him.
Now all he has to do is convince Ollie that the size of someone’s waistline isn’t what’s important, but how generous their heart is.
TITLE: Christmas Trouble
AUTHOR: Reese Knightley
SERIES: A Series Crossover Short Story
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: 12/12/2024
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What do you get when you mix Pegasus and Erebus together at Christmas time?
The short answer—Christmas Trouble!
Come along as Reese brings a lively crew of children, teenagers, and adults to spend one week together.
Christmas is a time to celebrate joy and love.
Of course, when Dave’s specialty-teams get together there is always a bit of trouble.
Get ready for bullets and eggnog in this Christmas crossover short story.
TITLE: Trust is Sacred
AUTHOR: Emily Carrington
SERIES: Medically Necessary #3
PUBLISHER: Changeling Press
LENGTH: 129
RELEASE DATE: 12/13/2024
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Without trust, nothing is sacred. Not even long-held beliefs.
Oliver’s terrible secret is eating both himself and his would-be mate alive. He and Amir have been apart for three months, and absence indeed makes the heart grow fonder. Unfortunately, there’s terror, pain, and deceit lying between them.
Amir thinks purging and confession are medically necessary for spiritual and physical well-being. Oliver will stop at almost nothing to hide his scars.
Can these two be mated in truth or will Oliver’s past and Amir’s unstated fears push them away before the werewolves’ most sacred holiday, Winter Solstice?
TITLE: Ralphie
AUTHOR: TL Travis
SERIES: A Little Christmas Season Three
PUBLISHER: Sapphire Publishing
LENGTH: 141
RELEASE DATE: 12/13/2024
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Ralphie Davis, was never man enough for his father or worth his mother’s attention. His life began once he moved from his parents’ home and into his sister’s. Tess, his older sister, was the only one to ever give him the time of day. He really never fit in anywhere and with no path to follow, no outlet, or really anything he enjoyed, he was well and truly lost. Then one day, his sister took him to work with her and introduced him to a whole new world full of endless possibilities.
Had he finally found where he belonged?
Daddy Marcel Allard hadn’t been a daddy in ages. Consumed by grief after the loss of his husband and boy, when a cancer diagnosis quickly swept him away. He’d resigned himself to never put his heart on the line again. Nor step foot into the club they’d frequented until Miss Tess called and nearly begged him to help her pull off her first event, A Little’s Valentine’s party.
Reluctantly—and after much begging on her part—Marcel accepted and left the house after a stern warning to himself, you are there to work and nothing more. That all changed when he saw him. The cute little in the cookie monster pj’s looking lost until Jacob and Orion came to his rescue.
Briefly…
The tears are what drew Marcel to cradle the lost little in his arms, but those big, blue, tear-filled eyes are what would awaken his heart and breathe new life into his lonely old soul.
TITLE: Gratification in Gluttony
AUTHOR: Nik Knight
SERIES: Passing Through Cafe #2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 393
RELEASE DATE: 12/13/2024
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When Jude entered The Passing Through Cafe, Toni thought he’d be nothing more than a fun night, a challenge to win, a fixation to satisfy; Toni didn’t expect Jude to be exactly what he never knew he was looking for.
As the rightful heir to the Maryno family dynasty, Toni grew up with clear expectations of who he was supposed to be, and more importantly, who he wasn’t. Growing up a constant disappointment isn’t a childhood experience he recommends, but he’s come a long way from the little boy who could never measure up to his family’s toxic standards. At twenty-nine, he’s finally proud of the man he’s built himself into, and while the routine of his life is simple and, sure, sometimes lonely, he’s content.
Or so he thought.
Enter Jude, a human from across the veil, who ignites something in him that he’s never allowed himself to explore, and Toni can’t wait to burn. While the spark of attraction is instantaneous, he knows it’s going to take more than a romp in the hay to win the human over. So Toni quickly sets to work, proving to Jude that home can be found in the most unexpected places, that chosen family is always worth fighting for, and that their love is far from small.
TITLE: Mingle All The Way
AUTHOR: Hayden Hall
SERIES: Christmas Falls: Season 2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: 12/13/2024
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When I go home for the holidays, Santa has a secret waiting for me…
I wandered far and wide in search of happiness, never finding what I sought. When I return to Christmas Falls to lick my wounds, the last thing I expect is for Santa to send me a golden-haired, blue-eyed man I once called my best friend—the friend who was taken away from me when we were kids.
Milo Montgomery is back in town, and he doesn’t wait for miracles to come to him. There’s a special sort of magic in the way he spreads joy throughout our town.
His chocolate shop might be struggling, but that can’t break his festive spirit. His optimism is contagious, and his cheerful mood makes me feel like I’m thirteen again, catching snowflakes on my tongue. As we walk down memory lane, recreating every Christmas Eve we spent together, our friendship becomes everything I’ve been missing.
Milo confesses I was his first and only love. But as a straight man, I can never love him the same way. Or can I? I’m beginning to question everything I thought I knew about myself. About the world.
Maybe happiness has nothing to do with a place. Maybe all it takes is the right person.
TITLE: The Last Gargoyle’s Christmas Wish
AUTHOR: Gigi Rivers
SERIES: An MM Monster Christmas #3
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 186
RELEASE DATE: 12/13/2024
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An ancient gargoyle. A hearth witch baker. They’ve always looked after others. Is it time to look after themselves… and their hearts?
Uzoth is the last of the gargoyles. He sits on rooftops as snow gathers on his wings. But Uzoth is used to the cold. He once had people to protect and brethren to stand beside, but that is all gone. Still, he continues his silent watch, wishing he had a purpose once again.
Strung-out and overworked, Grady is the eldest of ten children. Since his parent’s death, he’s dedicated himself to caring for his siblings and running the family bakery. He hasn’t had a moment for himself. Or for love.
One night, thieves attack Grady. Uzoth swoops in and rescues him. An unusual and tentative friendship forms between them. Soon, feelings and desires grow. Still, Grady has so much responsibility. Can he find time for a relationship with Uzoth? Or will he end up sacrificing a chance at love for the sake of others?
TITLE: Redeeming Melodies
AUTHOR: Greyson Vale
SERIES: Oakwood Grove #2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 331
RELEASE DATE: 12/13/2024
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After walking away from his racing career, Elliot Blue thought finding peace in a small town would be his greatest challenge. He never expected that being pulled over by Sheriff Jake Thompson would change everything. Now, fighting for custody of his eight-year-old son and falling for a man who sees past his perfect facade, Elliot must decide what matters most: the life he built, or the life he never knew he wanted.
Jake Thompson has spent years atoning for his past mistakes, earning back his town’s trust one day at a time. But when a famous racing champion speeds into Oakwood Grove, Jake finds himself breaking all his carefully constructed rules. As they navigate custody battles, buried secrets, and a deputy with dangerous connections, Jake and Elliot discover that sometimes the longest race isn’t about speed—it’s about finding your way home.
TITLE: Paradise
AUTHOR: Cari Z
SERIES: Liminal Space #2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 211
RELEASE DATE: 12/13/2024
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Marriage, for some, is the ultimate goal in life. But for Garrett Caractacus, it’s a battle against the odds. All he wants is to marry the love of his life, Jonah Helms, and have a peaceful wedding on the sunny planet of Paradise. But when Jonah’s ex-husband shows up, determined to take their son Cody away, Garrett must find new ways to fight for his family.
The rain may have stopped, but the storm is far from over for Garrett and his loved ones.
TITLE: Beneath Cherry Blossom Memories
AUTHOR: Myka Loren
SERIES: Dreadful Boys #1
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 338
RELEASE DATE: 12/13/2024
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Phoenix
Bad breakups happen. Sometimes, they hurt, and other times they’re downright deadly.
I spent the last year trying to keep my head above wave after wave of heartache. I focused on my band, my friends, and my cat.
I wasn’t living, but I was surviving without Eli.
That all changed because he’s back.
And he’s with someone else.
As if seeing him with another person wasn’t bad enough, he hasn’t changed. He’s still the same addict I fell in love with.
I don’t know if I can forgive him for it, either.
But the heart wants what it wants, and I don’t think mine will ever stop begging for his.
Eli
I had no business inserting myself in Phoenix’s path again.
We were a catastrophe before, so what made me think it’d be different this time?
I made it my mission to ensure that I broke him so thoroughly that he’d never want me again.
But that’s the thing, I can’t seem to forget him.
He’s a living memory beneath my skin.
His kisses are burned into my soul.
The screams in my skull are only quiet when he’s near.
But the noise is louder than ever before, and I fear he might be unable to silence them this time.
We’re doomed, but I can’t stay away. Not anymore.
TITLE: My Omega’s Dream
AUTHOR: Toby Wise
SERIES: Nesting Ever After: Christmas #3
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 122
RELEASE DATE: 12/13/2024
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Meeting the man of my dreams is quite literally a dream?
In exchange for some handiwork, I’m allowed to stay at a secluded cabin in the woods. While I’m there, I dream walk right into the arms of an omega who checks all my boxes. He’s funny, mysterious, and ridiculously hot. The only problem? He doesn’t think I’m real.
Halfway through my stay, the owner of the cabins tells me he’s accidentally overbooked and asks me to share a cabin with my neighbor. I agree only to realize that Avery is the omega I’ve been meeting in my dreams and our connection is just as sizzling while we’re awake.
TITLE: Tis the Season for Tentacles
AUTHOR: Chloe Archer
SERIES: Tinsel and Tentacles 2.0
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: 12/13/2024
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Felix
Combing the desert for aliens might sound a little out there, but I don’t care. They’re among us and I’m going to prove it.
Yet even I didn’t expect to get sucked up by a tractor beam and whisked off to outer space!
Also, why the heck does the interior of this ship look like a Christmas store exploded inside it? And, swoon, why does the big golden alien scowling at me have so many… tentacles?
Najar
For a second time, we’ve been forced to bring a human aboard our ship. And once again, it’s due to my crew mates’ foolishness. Sigh.
Christmas is in the air–Galactic gods, save me—and we’re exploring planets with similarly unusual holidays. So, Felix is stuck with us for a while.
But why can’t I leave the inquisitive human alone? He’s too tempting for his own good.
Our time together is limited, so hoping for something serious is ridiculous… right?
TITLE: Decorated
AUTHOR: Merry Farmer
SERIES: The Art of Love #3
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 118
RELEASE DATE: 12/13/2024
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Can a campy train wreck make a strait-laced grinch love Christmas?
RAF officer Alfie Spears isn’t crazy about Christmas, even though he’s spearheading his unit’s Christmas charity drive, which is taking place at the Hawthorne Community Arts Center. Christmas is definitely not his favorite time of year, but since his father was once a student at the school that occupied Hawthorne House before the arts center, he’s willing to give it a go. Stepping away from his usual duties might be just what he needs to decide whether to continue on in the military or join civilian life.
It was all supposed to be calm and low-key, but then Blaine Hawthorne happened….
Blaine Hawthorne has really stuffed it all up. One outstandingly horrific mistake in the interior design business he ran with a friend caused the entire company to tank. Now he’s hiding out at Hawthorne House for the holidays because he’s convinced his ex-business-partner is out for revenge.
The last thing he expected was to jump enthusiastically into the new project of assisting Alfie and jingling his bells….
TITLE: Ricochet
AUTHOR: River Hale
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 330
RELEASE DATE: 12/13/2024
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Callum Hayes
The first time I witnessed death was my mother’s when I was eight years old. It devastated me. The second was at sixteen when I stumbled on my stepfather’s body after he was brutally murdered. That one screwed me up in a different way.
Since then, I’ve kept my shadows at bay, my secrets locked up tight. That is until Stone Wakefield joins my college hockey team.
Five years ago, he saw something I meant to take to my grave. He saw me weak, and I hate him for it. I have no choice but to keep hating him so he never sees past my mask again.
Stone Wakefield
Callum hates me, and he does nothing to hide it. While that makes it easy to get under his skin, it presents a problem on the ice. However, the bigger threat is my growing need to protect and possess him.
When I start to wonder if he’s just as obsessed with me as I am with him, I’m not sure if I can stay away. I know I should because I have secrets of my own.
But what if the darkness in both of us is the piece we’ve each been missing?
Callum Hayes is mine. He just doesn’t know it yet.
TITLE: Two Thousand Shadows
AUTHOR: Jocelynn Drake
SERIES: Kings of Chaos #4
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 355
RELEASE DATE: 12/13/2024
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That cat is a liar!
The “stray cat” Junjie has been feeding and cuddling for months is actually an extremely rare cat shifter.
Of course, Leo would have preferred to continue their arrangement of Junjie feeding him choice bits of fish and rubbing his belly, but he needs Junjie’s help and that means revealing his secret.
An orphaned kitten needs a home after the fae killed his parents, and Leo is the most irresponsible, feckless, lazy creature in existence.
In short, he’s a terrible choice for raising a two-year-old cat shifter.
No. The WORST choice.
Yet, even after the little boy is settled with Junjie and the rest of the Zhang clan, Leo can’t walk away.
There’s just something about that sweet, bashful vampire with the too-soft heart and sexy eyes. And that kid is stealing chunks of his heart, too.
The war with the fae is about to tear the world apart and an old dark shadow has fallen over the Zhang clan, threatening to destroy them all.
Leo must stay to protect his new family. Even if it means giving up all his secrets to the vampire who is steadily stealing away his heart.
TITLE: His Prince
AUTHOR: Cora Rose
SERIES: Unexpectedly Twisted #2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 318
RELEASE DATE: 12/13/2024
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All my life I’ve waited for my fairytale romance. Sheltered by my protective father and confined by the dangers of his mafia legacy, I’ve saved myself—my heart and body—all these years for this very moment…
Deadly handsome and charming, Mikhail Ivanov, strikes a deal with my father for my hand in marriage, ensuring my safety and building an alliance. And I thank my lucky stars Mikhail is everything I’ve ever dreamed of, his sweet mouth whispering sins and promises—that I’m his little prince, his angel.
But when the wedding ends and I’m left with a barren wasteland of secrets, lies, and broken promises from the man I trusted, my dreams suddenly become a living nightmare I can’t escape.
I should have known all along that fairy tales aren’t real, just as my dear husband should have known that even angels will get their revenge.
TITLE: Satan’s Little Helpers
AUTHOR: Athena Steller
SERIES: DKAG Christmas Daddies
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: 12/13/2024
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Dear Satan. Those two words are some of the sweetest that Lucifer has ever read. From December first to December twenty-fifth Lucifer dedicates everything to the happiest time of the year. With a snowstorm raging out his window, his fireplace roaring and warm, and a hot cocoa in his hand, Lucifer is enjoying his favorite month when a portal opens in his office.
Gage and Cary are desperate. In a few short days Gage’s parents are marrying him off to a woman since they don’t believe in true mates. Finding an old magic book in the attic, Cary tries his hand at summoning. If a demon can’t scare Gage’s parents and clowder into leaving them alone, then no one can. They never expected to find their third mate, the king of hell, and the Daddy that they’ve been looking for.
Finding his two mates in his living room is a shock. Lucifer is in for an exciting month and that doesn’t count all the presents he needs to assemble in his magical workshop. Dealing with an evil clowder leader, magic being abused, a kidnapped mate, and a moronic angel brother, Lucifer has his hands full. It’s a good thing that he has his own little helpers and Christmas magic!
TITLE: Symphony of Salvation
AUTHOR: Nicky James
SERIES: Timber Creek Academy
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 382
RELEASE DATE: 12/13/2024
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Music teacher Niles Edwidge gets the shock of his life when Maestro Augustus Castellanos, a world-renowned musician and composer, shows up at Timber Creek Academy. Not only has the maestro been asked to guest-teach alongside Niles, but he’s brought his prodigy daughter and enrolled her as a student.
Niles has been waiting for the day the academy will decide to replace him. His educational background falls short of the school’s usual standards, but a revered maestro? It doesn’t make sense. Why would such a prominent figure want to teach high school music?
Fearing for his job and envious of the other man’s career, Niles doesn’t give the maestro a warm welcome, but their feud eases when Niles learns the respectable musician is struggling with a mountain of problems and would prefer to be anywhere but Timber Creek.
As the truth about August’s troubled life surfaces, so too does a secret he has carried for decades. As a self-proclaimed repressed bisexual, August rarely allows himself the freedom to explore his sexuality, but an undeniable attraction to Timber Creek’s music teacher tests his resolve. He can’t afford to fall for Niles. He has a life and responsibilities outside Timber Creek.
The minute his obligations are fulfilled, he’s out the door.
Unless he finds a reason to stay…
TITLE: Alfie: Part One
AUTHOR: Cara Dee
SERIES: Alfie #1
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: 12/13/2024
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Mom always warned me when I was a kid. Remember, mijo, stay away from the Sons of Munster, she’d say, wagging her finger at me and all. They were bad. They were mobsters. Then we’d head into church, and she’d hold my hand almost as tightly as she clutched the secret of who my biological dad was.
Since I’d been a bit of a screw-up all my life, it only made sense for me to blow it out of the park when I finally gave up on my marriage years and years later. Then again, who could blame me? I had two success stories—my kids. I loved them to pieces. But the man I shared them with—the love of my life—was moving on. I was also done pretending to be someone else, I was sick of the lies, and…to be honest, I was going through an identity crisis.
So, to hell with it. Since West wasn’t taking me back, maybe the Sons of Munster would accept me.
TITLE: The Trouble With Trying to Bag a Blood Witch
AUTHOR: Jennifer Cody
SERIES: Murder Sprees and Mute Decrees #5
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: 12/13/2024
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Elijah:
Imagine coming home from an extended stay in a foreign country to find a letter from a house sitter you didn’t hire warning you to get a protection order against your ex and informing you that you’re a terrible plant dad.
I mean, I am a terrible plant dad, and I probably should get a protection order against Stalker Steve, but that letter isn’t the weirdest thing to happen to me today. I think the teleporting alien baby who’s decided to make me their perch probably takes the prize for Weirdest Thing in Elijah Penn’s Life.
Fortunately, the baby’s parents hired a bounty hunter to bring me and my new buddy back. Unfortunately, Darcy Hellspinner might be the sexiest man I’ve ever met in real life, and if it isn’t clear from the fact I call my ex Stalker Steve, I have terrible taste in men. I have the sneaking suspicion that Darcy’s going to be my next big mistake, but that’s ok—I’m probably going to be his too.
TITLE: Gigi
AUTHOR: Red Haircrow
PUBLISHER: JMS Books
LENGTH: 60
RELEASE DATE: 12/14/2024
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Too effeminate, too soft, too brown, Darren was a disappointment to his ex-military father almost since birth, but growing up in a small-town Alabama middle-class family, he lived a comfortable if lonely life … until coming out. Soon homeless with little more than the clothes on his back, he found work in a convenience store, living in the moment, shell-shocked and quietly hurting.
Rob barely survived the foster care system and set himself the goal of becoming a special agent, keeping others safe and protecting those in need. A job at the gas station is a means to that end, paying for his college courses while he hones his body and mind. Focused, driven, and disciplined … until he meets Darren. Will he risk his future to teach the vulnerable young man survival skills of the heart and body, or is there no chance for them to have a happy ending?
TITLE: Impulsive Connections
AUTHOR: Marie Reynard
SERIES: Elemental Bonds #2
PUBLISHER: Peace Garden Publishing
RELEASE DATE: 12/14/2024
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Ignited by accident, fueled by fate. Some bonds burn brighter than any flame.
Kade Mills has spent over a decade dreaming of his ideal meet-cute. Surely the universe wouldn’t toss the perfect mage at him while he’s a scarred shadow of his former flirtatious self, recovering from his last encounter with the malicious spirits haunting his pack’s territory.
Liam Batiste is a man of simple pleasures; a quiet room and a stack of books are all he needs to be happy. He’s only in Lost Creek to help his friend save the Mills pack from the unknown evil infesting their land, but everything changes when he and Kade are paired up to capture the supernatural threat.
After a run-in with a spirit leaves them entangled, physically and magically, they must learn to control the newfound power their unwanted connection grants them. As they struggle to resist the heady pull of their bond, they begin to realize it may hold the key to defeating the dark forces that are endangering far more than just Kade’s pack… and perhaps it’s not as unwelcome as they first thought.
TITLE: A Cowboy for Christmas
AUTHOR: Kelsey Hodge
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: 12/14/2024
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Austin
It’s been fifteen years since I have been at the ranch. Everything is the same, except Colt. His eyes now hold hatred. I don’t blame him. I never meant to hurt him but I did. Colt has no option but to work with me, even though it’s tough. I need to show him that I care and the only way I can think of is by helping Colt with the Christmas Festival. Slowly barriers are broken, but the doubt is still there. Now, there is one last thing I must do, I just need to prove that I am home. That I belong here with him.
Colt
The moment he left, fifteen years ago, I hated him. He hurt me more than I thought possible and now he is back. I have no option but to work with him. I do everything to keep my distance but then he is helping with the Christmas Festival. Memories return. The walls I built to protect myself start to crumble. I need to risk my heart and hope that he wants to call this ranch home, with me.
TITLE: The Magic of Vanaheim
AUTHOR: Saga Nansen
SERIES: The Nine Worlds #1
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: 12/14/2024
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Håkon is a famed warrior adored by his men, but merely the bastard son of the King of Jotunheim. As a threat to the succession, he’s sent away by his father to kill the ruler of the hostile Vanir.
When he enters the fortress of Saeborg disguised as his sister, supposedly sent to end their enmity through marriage, Håkon is prepared to die if it means taking the enemy ruler with him.
Handsome, cunning, and in possession of seiðr—the powerful battle magic reserved for women in the other realms—Prince Talvinen of Vanaheim is the kind of man feared and despised by the Jötnar. Talvinen has been obsessed with Håkon since he was a child, and he sees through Håkon’s disguise immediately.
Now a prisoner in an enemy realm, Håkon depends on Talvinen to survive and protect his sister. As they face threats both from within the Vanir court and the surrounding realms, Håkon’s loyalties are tested and his darkest desires tempted.
Can he survive, or will the young Vanir Prince be his undoing?
TITLE: Yule Time with the Billionaire
AUTHOR: Charlotte L Brice
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: 12/14/2024
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Tom’s landlord needs him out of the house for Christmas, but the bus isn’t coming, and the temperature is dropping.
Blake Harrington is alone for the holidays, but hiring someone as an absent boyfriend should ease some of his blues. When an impromptu video call shows his fake date is freezing, it’s enough to melt his Scrooge-like heart to go on a rescue mission.
Tom is a little too grateful, trying to win the billionaire’s heart to save him from his life of misery, but knowing his past makes him unworthy of such salvation. but if Blake can see beyond the mistakes in Tom’s past, then maybe he can too.
TITLE: Nicky
AUTHOR: Denver Shaw
SERIES: A Daddy for Christmas 2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: 12/14/2024
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This Christmas, love takes the form of a Daddy who’ll give a Boy the care and protection he craves.
Nicholas
I’ve spent the last six years putting my dreams on hold, raising my little brother Aiden after our mom died.
Now he’s off to college, and for the first time, I’m staring at a future I didn’t plan for.
Then I meet him—Markus Webber, the new doctor at the senior citizens’ home where I work.
He’s grumpy, brooding, and way out of my league… but there’s something about him that I can’t ignore.
When he calls me Nicky, something shifts inside me.
Maybe for once, I don’t have to be the one holding everything together.
Markus
After my last relationship fell apart, I needed a fresh start.
Taking over the senior home in this small town seemed like the perfect escape.
What I didn’t expect was Nicky.
The care assistant is young, full of energy, with this smile that lights up the whole room.
The more I’m around him, the more protective I feel, even though opening my heart again is terrifying.
The matchmaking seniors at the home sure don’t help—they seem determined to push us together at every turn.
But can a Daddy like me, who’s been through his share of heartache, really be what Nicky needs?
And does he even know what he’s looking for?
TITLE: Bean
AUTHORS: Nora Phoenix & E.M. Lindsey
SERIES: Honorably Discharged #2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: 12/14/2024
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After my medical discharge from the Army due to a brain injury, I’ve had to reinvent myself. Not easy when I can’t even remember what I ate for breakfast.
Or the hot, older guy I went home with. Oops.
When I run into him a second time and hit him up as if we’ve never met before, Jarek’s a little insulted. I can’t exactly blame him. But when he learns my memory is shit, he seems flattered I’ve picked him up twice.
And he’s all in for hooking up again. And then again. Our chemistry is off the charts.
We’re just friends with benefits, nothing more. I want to take my time exploring who I am, and Jarek wants the happily ever after and white picket fence.
But the more time we spend together, the more I question if it’s really only friendship I want from him. I’m getting awfully attached. Could it be we want the same thing?
TITLE: It Takes Three To Tango
AUTHOR: Jem Wendel
SERIES: Dance Lovers Collection
PUBLISHER: Larking About Press
RELEASE DATE: 12/15/2024
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They say it takes two to tango, but for us, three is the magic number.
When I was sent to Barcelona to be with my ageing aunt, I wasn’t thinking about love and romance, let alone falling in love with two men. But I never imagined men like Rafe and Constantin existed. Older Constantin with his quiet, intense demeanour and voice that entraps me, and Rafe whose sweet expansiveness hits me harder and quicker than I ever thought possible. When Constantin’s bar needs repairing, we realise my life and Rafe’s betrayed, wounded heart also need some tender love and care. It’s then I start believing the only way we can fix all of it is together . . . the three of us.
TITLE: The Best of Times
AUTHOR: Kristian Parker
SERIES: Queens Crescent
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 218
RELEASE DATE: 12/15/2024
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Londoner Aron Wimpole has been taking a bite out of the Big Apple for the last two years. He’s enjoyed the taste but when his beloved grandmother, the formidable Beatrice Wimpole, summons him home to help plan her wedding to Professor Higgs, he quickly jumps on a plane for a two-week stay.
The pull of home is strong, making Aron wonder if he’s really committed to New York…and then Paul Higgs strolls back into his life. Aron can’t avoid him—they’re co-wedding planners and everything must run like clockwork. And besides, Aron’s determined to show Paul what he missed out on when he walked away from him two years ago. All Aron has to do is to keep control of his feelings.
One flaw in this plan is that handsome prizewinning photographer Paul seems more than willing to pick up where they left off. But Paul’s bravado masks deeper commitment fears. Ones that threaten to ruin both of their lives.
But Aron’s got to ignore all that and help deliver the wedding to end all weddings.
It’s going to be a hectic Christmas
TITLE: Monster Mash Winter Holiday Collection
AUTHOR: Kate McDarris
SERIES: A Holiday Monster Mashup
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 397
RELEASE DATE: 12/15/2024
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A decadent collection of enticing holiday monster quickies.
Everything from tails to tentacles will satisfy all your deepest monster romance cravings.
No matter what time of year, Monster Mash novellas will offer you a bite of something delectable to read.
These super spicy tails are meant to be devoured by adult readers, with a penchant for steamy creatures and the magical appendages that make them especially alluring.
Always remember to read responsibly and practice safe hex!
TITLE: Out For Blood
AUTHOR: Alexandra Keillor
SERIES: Monsters of London #3
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 349
RELEASE DATE: 12/15/2024
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A century ago, I shattered the bond between me and my mate. Now our paths are colliding once again.
My sire has returned, and no one in London is safe. Least of all Deacon—we might have been apart for 100 years, but to Tamesis, Deacon is still the wolf who tempted me away.
As bodies begin to pile up, Deacon and I struggle to fight a bond that desperately wants to heal. I have vampires to protect. He has packs to reassure. We should be focusing on anything but each other, and we do not have time to dwell on mistakes of the past.
But the closer Tamesis gets, the more the monster in me fights to rise again. Forget the clan, the packs, the mages… I have always been a selfish creature, and I will not let him have my wolf, even if it is the very last thing I do.
TITLE: Wretched Young Things
AUTHOR: Saga Hillbom
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 340
RELEASE DATE: 12/15/2024
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When Oxford freshmen Jules and Geoffrey meet in 1947, their worlds instantly collide. Charismatic but reserved, Geoffrey has been raised with everything he could wish for except kindness. Jules meanwhile is impulsive and blunt, defiant of the elitism that surrounds him. What the boys share is a passion for literature, a contempt for convention, and a growing infatuation with each other.
Tasked with maintaining century-old family connections, Geoffrey joins the unscrupulous Clarendon Club. The club’s members will do anything to protect their own privilege—even wreck innocent lives—and Geoffrey must align with their values or expose his parents to financial ruin. Yet one of the Clarendonians bears a fierce resentment towards Jules. Thus, as Jules and Geoffrey’s relationship deepens beyond academic rivalry, it becomes the first of many secrets threatening to derail their futures. Jules’ recklessness and Geoffrey’s pursuit of love drive them to actions they could never have imagined, and soon they must conceal a grisly truth at all costs.
TITLE: Starting a New Life
AUTHOR: Ray Celar
SERIES: Cedarwood Pack #2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: 12/15/2024
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Would you rather keep running from an entire pack of wolves or let just one into your life—and your heart?
Nix
My coven betrayed me. Even worse, they tried to sell me to a wolf pack to become their slave.
After five months on the run and constantly feeling the pack’s metaphorical breath on the back of my neck, I can’t do it anymore.
Hiding in the Cedarwood Pack’s territory was supposed to be a brief stop. Staying here is risky. What if they find and enslave me? If I stay, it’s just a matter of time until I’m discovered, but I don’t think I have it in me to keep running.
Will I lose my freedom after all, or is the Alpha my chance for a fresh start?
Gray
Weird things are happening in my territory, and my wolf and I don’t like it. First, the barrier started suddenly getting stronger even though it shouldn’t be able to do that, and now stuff is going missing. We’re a pack, a family. Family doesn’t steal from one another, yet it keeps happening.
So when I discover a strange mage on my territory who’s apparently been here for months, I snap.
Throwing him in a cell might be the biggest mistake of my life. I didn’t recognize the mate bond in time, and now he’s terrified of me and my wolf. I have no idea how to make him see that I’d never harm him.
Will helping him free other mages show him who I really am, or have I lost my chance for good?
TITLE: Keeper Of The Forsaken
AUTHOR: R. D. Noland
SERIES: Damien The Devil #3
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 81
RELEASE DATE: 12/15/2024
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When rumors of a pair of ghosts sighted near the Ohio River prompt Damien, Pat, Brian, and a friend from Pat’s past to investigate the paranormal activity, it becomes clear that all paths lead back to the warehouse and the red-haired vampire and their mysterious hooded friend.
Will the gang succeed in aiding the restless spirits to find solace, and unravel the secrets that lie ahead?
TITLE: Santa’s Wish
AUTHOR: Edie Montreux
SERIES: Weird AF Vampires
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 188
RELEASE DATE: 12/15/2024
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Santa’s been granting wishes in the VIP lounge for over a century. It’s time for some wish fulfillment of his own.
I love my job, really, but lately it’s been … boring. The most interesting thing to happen in months is when a college student days from graduation marches into the bar to fix his virgin problem.
I turn him away, of course. I don’t do virgins or other vampires. Those are my rules.
Then, his friends ditch him without a phone or wallet and leave him at the mercy of the club’s vampires. I don’t know why I step up, but I can’t leave him there. I’m known for taking in strays, and that’s all he is.
Or is he? Beneath Boz’s snarky exterior is a sweet and sensitive man. I never expected someone like him to turn my head, but he’s the closest I’ve come to my wish for a happy relationship since I became a vampire.
I’m not the only vampire interested in Boz, though. The empress wants to hire him (permanently, if you know what I mean), but some of her employees have other ideas. To get my greatest desire, I risk blowing my cover to the most dangerous vampire in the world.
What, you didn’t think Santa was my real name, did you?
TITLE: The Elf Who Stole My Heart
AUTHOR: Rebecca Louise
PUBLISHER: Self Published
LENGTH: 65
RELEASE DATE: 12/15/2024
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Pax never expected his temporary job as an elf at a small-town bookshop to change his life. But when he meets Nicholas, the charming man behind the counter dressed as Santa, everything about Christmas feels more magical. Nicholas fills the shop with laughter and warmth, and Pax can’t help but be drawn to him.
As they prepare for the big Christmas Eve gift delivery, the two work together to make the season unforgettable for the kids in the village. But as their bond grows, Pax starts to wonder if their connection is more than just holiday cheer.
Will their growing feelings remain just a holiday fantasy, or will the magic of Christmas be enough to make it last?
TITLE: North Star
AUTHOR: TA Moore
SERIES: Yule Lads #2
PUBLISHER: Self Published
RELEASE DATE: 12/15/2024
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Dylan Hollie saved Christmas, not that he can tell anyone about it.
Now all he has to worry about is finding out who killed the previous Santa and set everything in motion.
It should be easy enough. He’s got plenty of suspects. Between Santa’s ambitious relatives, who all think they could do a better job of filling out the red suit, and the impenetrable mire of Winter Court politics there were more people who wanted the jolly man dead than alive.
Right now the prime suspects are the Yule Lads. Santa’s magically contracted bodyguards; the Lads have been at this too many centuries to fail so comprehensively all at once.
Dropped into the middle of this, in a world he’d never believed in, Dylan has to try and work out who to trust, and that maybe the answer is no-one.
He’d also like to know if Santas ever retire. The benefits are good, and the health insurance is insane, but he definitely doesn’t want to be Santa this year!
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