The Ninth Realm (The Norse Realms Saga Book 1) by Julia Silverwood

We're touring The Ninth Realm this week! If you’re looking for an epic romantasy with a Norse twist, this one’s for you!

 

The Ninth Realm (The Norse Realms Saga Book 1) 

by Julia Silverwood 

Release Date: May 21, 2026 

Genre: Norse Romantasy

• Lethal trials
• Ruthless gods
• Norse legends
  Companion beasts
  Star-crossed romance
  Forbidden love
  Bonded mates
  Political intrigue
  Mythological creatures
  Forced proximity 

A high-stakes romantasy where The Hunger Games meets Norse mythology, packed with deadly trials, dangerous intrigue, and a slow-burn romance where your greatest enemy may be your only ally.

Nine realms. One bond. No escape.

For ten thousand years, a Keeper has stood between Earth and the chaos of the Norse realms, holding back cunning gods, legendary creatures, and beautifully wicked fae. But Saga knows nothing of this until her dying father calls her home to Iceland and leaves her his title, his secrets, and a fate she can’t refuse.

She discovers she’s bound by magic to Kalen, a mysterious fae who despises her fragile humanity because when she dies, so does he. So when the Norse gods resurrect the Tournament of Realms, a brutal contest where champions fight for the role of Keeper, Saga must obey the call, and Kalen becomes wholly infested.

To survive the trials, Saga must master her fighting skills and tether with her companion beast while navigating the intrigue of the gods. Yet her greatest challenge may be resisting Kalen, who could either save her heart or shatter the world she’s fighting for because desire is as lethal as the gods’ games.

A must-read for readers who love plot twists, dangerous trials, Norse legends, companion beasts, and star-crossed romance. Perfect for fans of Demi Winters and Danielle Jensen.

 

 “The read of the year so far for me! A beautifully written fantasy with Norse mythology." ★★★★★
“A spectacular read, start-to-finish!" ★★★★★
“Phenomenal story of Saga, the fearless FMC.” ★★★★★
“The yearning, the battling, the relationships, I LOVE IT ALL!! The PERFECT balance of spice and plot." ★★★★★
“I thoroughly devoured this novel.” ★★★★★

 

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Content Warnings:

• On-page death
• Battle violence and gore
• Death of a parent
• 1 spicy scene

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Audiobook: Armored Hours (Reincarnated Souls Book One) by Stephanie Hansen

We love a good audiobook and Armored Hours ticks so many boxes! Think Cable Girls meets Peaky Blinders meets Titanic!

 
Armored Hours (Reincarnated Souls Book One)
by Stephanie Hansen
Release Date: July 7, 2026
Genre: Historical Fantasy
Narrators: Eric Smies & Elise Arsenault @blush_audiobooks @tantoraudio

• Historical romantasy
• Girl squad
• Opposite sides of the track
• Loveable rogue
• Prohibition era
• Matchmaking mother
• Dandy friends

The girls had forged a bond together like iron that could not be broken. Claudia, Kiersten, Lina, and Florian were on the brink of making history with their powerful feminist movement, but then they suddenly disappeared without a trace. Alexander was a desperate bootlegger who was willing to risk it all to search for them. Not only were they in cahoots with him to help smuggle feminist contraband and forbidden booze, but Claudia had also unknowingly captivated his heart. He vowed to find them at any cost, but little did he know that their disappearance was part of a much bigger and sinister plot from the upper echelons of society.

Set in 1920s Paris of the Plains, Armored Hours is a thrilling tale of love and mystery interwoven with hints of magical realism. 

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New Release Paranormal Romance: Die For Me by Shirlene Obuobi

What my eyes are showing me can’t be possible. Can’t be real. Because if they are, then I have to accept that Julian Conrad has been alive for a very long time.
Too long to be human.
A stay-up-all-night, smart, spicy romance following a doctor who finds herself falling for an alluring, much-younger man with a deadly secret

Die For Me
by Shirlene Obuobi
July 14, 2026
Penguin Books
ISBN: 9780143139188
Pages: 416 | Format: Trade Paperback Original
E-ISBN: 9780593513293
Sean isn’t in the market for love. The only female, let alone, Black interventional cardiologist at her hospital, she’s watched male colleague after colleague divorce their first wives for younger women. After spending the better part of her early 30s healing from an abusive relationship, Sean’s focused on her work, her best friend, and her goddaughter. Then she meets Julian at a wedding. Brooding, 11 years younger than her, rich, and more beautiful than any man she’s ever met, he’s definitely a bad idea. But Sean finds herself unable to resist their undeniable chemistry.

Julian pursues her in a way that sets off alarm bells in her mind, but she finds herself unable to resist his allure—she even starts seeing him in dreams that somehow feel too real. They also have a lot in common despite their age gap, and he begins to pull her deeper into his world. So, to hell with it: If men can date younger, why can’t she?
 
But the more Sean gets to know him, the more completely impossible Julian seems: He has a depth and sorrow to him that’s well beyond his years. Sometimes, there’s a look in his eyes that’s less than human and leaves her feeling more like prey. Plus, Sean herself has been exhibiting odd symptoms—memory lapses, a lack of restraint that's unlike her, persistent exhaustion—that all trace back to her relationship with Julian, making Sean feeling more than a little afraid.

Who—or what—is she falling, irrevocably, in love with?

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PRAISE FOR DIE FOR ME
“I’m obsessed. Lyrical prose, relatably complex characters, and scorching chemistry…Die for Me is utterly unique and still at its core about the most universal of stories: about a
woman vanquishing fear through love.” —Ali Hazelwood, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“Obuobi’s latest is a sleek and gripping tale of temptation and seduction that begs to be finished in one sitting. Obuobi puts her own twist on a classic monster romance, with an older, more formidable heroine who is neither clumsy nor simpering but entirely relatable. She dedicates her book to “Black girls who squinted at the pages of the paranormal romances of the early aughts, wishing to see themselves there,” breathing new life into a well-trodden genre. A thrilling, sexy, and modern take on forbidden fruit.” —Kirkus, starred review

“A sexy, sultry romance with a horror-tinged, action-filled climax….Intense, page-turning, and at times funny…Die for Me will enthrall readers.” —Booklist, starred review

“This smart, sexy novel by Obuobi—whose debut, On Rotation, was a #ReadWithMC pick—is already drawing praise from romance heavyweights…Bracing and addictive.” —Marie Claire

“Obuobi’s (Between Friends and Lovers) unique and alluring romance, with dashes of suspense, mystery, and passion, is perfect for readers looking for an innovative twist on paranormal romance.” —Library Journal

“Die for Me is extraordinarily beautiful and sharply original. Shirlene Obuobi has crafted a story rich with passion, heart, and an emotional intensity that holds nothing back–it kept me up long after midnight and I have zero regrets. Quite simply a stunning read.” —Nalini Singh, New York Times bestselling author

“Speaking of Summerween, Die for Me speaks to the darkness my little goth heart truly craves — yes, even in summer — while still feeling like an ideal beach read, thanks to the steamy romance at the center. Sean, the only Black interventional cardiologist at her hospital, is still healing from an abusive past relationship. But when she meets Julian, a man eleven years her junior, she can’t help but fall for him. Plot twist: He might or might not be totally human. I love a paranormal romance, but a paranormal romance with a reverse-age gap trope? So sold.” —The Skimm

“In the vein of predecessors like True Blood and Twilight, Die for Me is a paranormal romance about a jaded cardiologist healing from heartbreak while rising in her career when she meets a younger man with a haunting allure. The deeper she falls, the more dangerous their relationship becomes and the less human he appears to be. Sinners hive, this one may be for you.” —The Grio

“Keeps readers on their toes…Obuobi balances the paranormal elements with characters who feel real and prove easy to root for. Vampire romance fans will be transfixed.” —Publishers Weekly

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About the Author:
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Shirlene Obuobi is a Ghanaian American cardiologist, cartoonist, and author who grew up in Chicago, Illinois; Hot Springs, Arkansas; and the Woodlands, Texas. Her novels, On Rotation and Between Friends & Lovers, have been featured on multiple national outlets such as Teen Vogue, The Washington Post, and Good Morning America.

Reaper’s Quest (Curse of the Royal Reaper, #1) by Debra A Kristi + giveaway

Reaper’s Quest (Curse of the Royal Reaper, #1)
by Debra A Kristi
July 13th 2026
Genres: Adult, Fantasy, Romance
Two rival reapers. A century of overdue souls. Revelations sure to crumble foundations.

Raven Gunn blamed herself and the cheat she used on her last job for her team’s assignment to the cursed reaping. Her father even packed the tool responsible for the cheat in her travel bag, silently suggesting the need, while reminding her not to trust her designated coreaper, Chace Badden. A hundred years of accumulated reapings, a prohibited reaper-tool, her born rival tasked as her partner… What could go wrong? She definitely wouldn’t allow Chace’s good looks to compromise her focus. Not. One. Bit.

Chace Badden suspected family connections were to blame for his team’s assignment, and he trusted nothing about the current reaping task. Especially not the Fae bastard showering Raven with unnecessary attention. That pr*ck needed to go. Raven was his coreaper and the pretty boy held no claim. Of course, the same could be said for Chace given Raven was his coreaper and his rival, professionalism and distance needed to remain steady between them.

But as more complications arise and old ones intensify, will Chace and Raven’s rivalry cloud emotions, hinder task success, and pave the road for, not only failure but, something far more concerning than mortal danger? Because the overwhelming number of unreaped souls is turning out to be the least of their worries.

Reaper’s Quest is the first book in an adult romantasy series that grows spicier with each book, while containing dark themes that may be uncomfortable for some readers. This series is ideal for fans of:

•Slow Burn & Tension (with plenty of action)
•Angsty, Trapped, Morally Gray Hero
•Forced Proximity
•“Who did this to you?”
•Multiple POV

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Halfway across the rotunda, near the God of Death’s center statue, Chace Badden fell into step at my side, a confident swagger in his walk.

“Reaper Gunn,” he said, his delivery a smooth tease I ignored.

Even as my shoulders stiffened at the sight of him―black shirt, two unfastened buttons exposing a hint of skin, and pants snug against his body.

I dipped my gaze below his belt, and a tight breath dragged through my lungs.

Eyes up, Raven. Eyes up.

He snagged my elbow―his touch gentle, casual, as if zero tension existed between us. “Spot something of interest?”

I fought the desire to roll my eyes. Of course he’d shown up today with a megabat-sized chip on his shoulder. An ego, no doubt, inflated by his parents’ never-ending bolstering.

About the Author:
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Award winning and USA Today Bestselling Author Debra Kristi writes addicting young adult fantasy, urban fantasy, and paranormal adventures. Born and raised a Southern California girl, she still resides in the sunny state with her husband, two kids, and several rescue cats.

Unlike many of the characters in the stories she writes, Debra is not immortal, and her only superpower is letting the dishes and laundry pile up. When not busy drumming away at the keyboard spinning new tales, Debra is hanging out creating priceless memories with her family, geeking out to science fiction and fantasy television, and tossing around movie quotes.

Debra Kristi's books are published by Ghost Girl Publishing LLC.

Visit www.DebraKristi.com for FREE books, new releases, and/or to become a member of the Insider's Club.

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Cover Reveal: The Fury of Dragons by Sarah Feely

We're present the cover of The Fury of Dragons by Sarah Feely! Add this beauty to your TBR lists and pre-order today!

 

The Fury of Dragons 

by Sarah Feely 

Expected Release Date: March 30, 2027 

Genre: Fantasy Romance/ Fantasy 

Penguin Random House 

Cover art by Ashley Mackenzie Cover design by Lila Selle

• Enemies to lovers
• Assassin
  Dragon shifter
  Hidden Identity
  Trials
  Fated mates
  Forced proximity 

She was sent to kill him. She wasn’t supposed to want him. Caeli has always survived by breaking the law. A smuggler by trade, she’s spent her life outrunning fae soldiers, hiding her forbidden magic, and keeping what remains of her family alive. 

 

But when her sister is stolen through a portal into another world, survival is no longer enough. Desperate to get her back, Caeli strikes a perilous bargain with a beautiful, ruthless fae lord to become his secret assassin. 

 

Her target is the brutal champion known only as the Beast, caged deep within the fae High King’s gilded fighting pits. To reach him, she must endure the brutal trials of an elite gladiator school where blood is sport and death is a political game. 

 

Yet the Beast is no monster. Behind the mask is a cursed warrior who stirs something feral and ancient beneath her skin, and every trial she survives binds her heart more tightly to him. 

 

Bound by blood and hunted by a throne that devours everything it touches, Caeli faces an impossible choice—sacrifice the warrior she was never meant to love, or doom two worlds to save her sister. 

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TRIGGER WARNINGS:
Loss of a loved one
Violence
Grief 

 

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