PNR Kickstarter: The Red King & Gray Queen his & hers luxe special editions + giveaway

We're thrilled to announce the Kickstarter launch of The Red King & Gray Queen his & hers luxe special editions!

This duet features:
His Crimson Mask Novella
Halloween Novella
5 New Chapters From Nikolai's POV
Two-Page Full-Color Chapter Headers
NSFW and SFW art
Custom Sprayed Edges
Custom Endpaper Art
Two-Page Full-Color Chapter Headers
Grab The Red King... with black pages
We're also giving away "hers" luxe special editions (INTL) to 2 lucky recipients!
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The Red King & Gray Queen Duet
Genre: Dark Vampire Romance
Author: Dani M. Ward

• Fake Relationship
• Marriage of Convenience
• Touch her and Expire
• Stalking on Both side
• Blood Play
• Knife Play
• Snowballing
• Toy Play
• Mirror Scenes
• Period Play
• Somnophilia
• Necromancer/Vampire
• Enemies to Lovers
• Primal Play
• Obsessive Hero
• One Bed

As a necromancer, homicide Detective Ayameko “Meko” Shi is used to being unwanted, unloved and hated by all beings, especially vampires. Vampire King Nikolai is a centuries-old ruler whose name alone strikes fear in anyone around him. Ruthless and enigmatic, he’s used to solving problems with blood deaths. But lately, two things haunt him: the mysterious disappearance of his kind... and the necromancer he swore to kill but can’t seem to stay away from. When Nikolai offers Meko a deal she can’t refuse, she’s thrust into his world as his fiancée. Together, they must find the missing vampires in a city full of the dead.

On All Hallows Eve, the Red King and the Gray Queen will unite in matrimony, tying vampires and necromancers forever. Ayameko Shi never imagined she’d find herself in a situation like this. How could anyone anticipate her needs before she does? After a lifetime of loss and horror, she never thought she’d meet a man willing to protect her with his life, killing anyone who dares to stand in their way. Vampire King Nikolai is violent, bloodthirsty, and certifiable. Ayameko is his, she has been since the moment they met. But even the wedding of the undead can’t go smoothly

This haunting/erotic tale of power, obsession, and forbidden love will be brought to life through duet-style narration by Star Williams and Aquarian. A performance that promises to capture every ounce of tension, heat, and danger lurking within Hollow Ocean.

Your support will help us bring this dark, sensual mystery to life with the high-quality production it deserves. It’ll be a listening experience fans won’t soon forget.

Join us in the shadows of Deadstown.

The dead are waiting.

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Child Abuse
Murder
Suicide on Page
Suicidal Thoughts/Tendencies
Matricide
Blood
Gore
Extreme Violence
Extreme Codependency
Irrational Jealousy
Threats of Violence
Domestic Violence
Decapitation
Death
Emotional Abuse
Nudity
Stalking
Bullying
Other Woman/Man Drama (No Cheating)
Sexual Situations
Unprotected Sex (No Pregnancy)
Cutting
Unprotected Sex
Murder
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To Rise & Rebel (The Prophecy of Sorin #3) by C. C. Tyler

The trilogy is complete! We're thrilled to announce the release of the final book in The Prophecy of Sorin trilogy, To Rise & Rebel!

 

To Rise & Rebel (The Prophecy of Sorin #3)

by C. C. Tyler

Release Date: Jan 31, 2026 

Genre: Romantic Fantasy

• 6-POVs
• Fated Mates
• Fantasy Mystery
• Political Intrigue
• Forbidden Romance
• Second Chance Romance
• Meddling Gods
• War is Coming
• Prophecy

Rebel against the fear and lies, For deep inside, the truth must rise. Newly stripped of her powers, Evelyn has been branded a traitor — but so has Kade, plagued by foreboding nightmares and wrestling with a magic he fears. All the while, the Blood Goddess is tightening her hold on the north, as division and chaos rise in Sorin. When a brutal attack forces them on the run, Kade and Evelyn go in search of a way to recover her magic. But even if they can, their enemies have a head start…and unless Kade can master his own power, evil threatens to swallow him whole. Still bound by a prophecy they feel ill-equipped to fulfil, the pair venture to the depths of truth in their increasingly desperate quest. And as the darkness presses at every door, there is only one path forward: rebellion.

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 Trigger Warning/Author’s Note (this encompasses all 3 books): 

This series contains material that may be upsetting to some readers, including violence, murder, mature language, death of a loved one (mentioned and depicted), suicide (mentioned), anxiety, explicit sexual content, imprisonment, captivity, and war. It is intended for adult audiences and not recommended for readers under the age of eighteen. 

 

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A lover of fantasy since childhood, C.C. discovered her passion for storytelling during high school. With a bachelor’s in creative writing and psychology plus a master’s in mental health counseling, she likes to blend romantic fantasy elements with an understanding of the human psyche. Beyond writing, she’s obsessed with a good latte, and can often be found enjoying one with her husband as they set out on adventures of their own, traveling to various places fit for a fantasy-novel backdrop. 

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Cover Reveal: Red's Hood by Esmeralda F.

We're thrilled to present the cover of Red's Hood, an upcoming paranormal romance by Esmeralda F.!

Red's Hood
by Esmeralda F.
Expected Release Date: March 24, 2026
Genre: PNR/ Red Riding Hood Inspired

• Forced proximity
• One bed
• Small town
• Werewolves
• Who did this to you?

What if instead of heeding the warnings, Red Riding Hood learned to run with the wolves?

RED'S HOOD is a modern-day paranormal romance inspired by Red Riding Hood. With its sizzling chemistry, playful banter, and gut-wrenching plot, you won't want to miss it.

Hoping to provide a better life for her family, Roan Brown took a loan from the wrong crew. When they come to collect and she’s short, the thing she cares about most is taken as collateral. Desperate and willing to do whatever it takes to get it back, she turns to Obol Reed—the town’s newest resident.

Little does she know, he has an agenda of his own.

Obol Reed is traveling the country, on a mission to cut loose ends from his past. It’s no coincidence his journey includes only small-towns with one thing in common—werewolves. During his latest stop, rather than unearth the answers he seeks, he finds a new mystery in Roan Brown—beautiful, sassy, and in over her head.

To save Roan from herself, Obol will make a choice that’ll change their lives forever.

In a town where secrets have claws and ignorance is deadly, can a cynic who believes magic is "ridiculous" and an outcast with a dark secret—or two—trust each other enough to survive? As stakes rise, revelations will threaten to shatter everything they know about themselves.

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Eternal Dominion (The Eden Vault Book 1) by Dan Hardez

Eternal Dominion (The Eden Vault Book 1)
by Dan Hardez
September 12, 2025
Genre: Epic Fantasy
Publisher: MindStir Media
In a continent shaped by ancient secrets and forgotten science, power is measured not only in armies—but in monsters.

For centuries, the Kingdom of Valkalor has ruled through terror, harnessing prehistoric creatures to crush rivals and expand its dominion. Bound beneath the reign of the ruthless King Gadrion, the realm teeters on the edge of total war. When a new external threat emerges—one powerful enough to destroy the fragile balance restraining Gadrion’s ambition—the king seizes his moment.

But his plans begin to unravel when his daughters, Kendra and Cerelia, uncover the horrifying truth behind their father’s designs. Forced into exile and hunted across savage lands, the sisters must navigate a brutal world of political intrigue, assassins, mercenaries, and carnivorous saurians. Their only hope lies in the Eden Vault—a legendary and ancient chamber rumored to wield power over creation itself.

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Dan Hardez is an elder millennial born and raised in the Mile High City. While he occasionally ventures into Colorado’s vibrant outdoors, most of his free time is claimed by his two children—making it all the more remarkable that he simultaneously completed the first books of The Eden Vault fantasy/sci-fi series. The series is rooted in his lifelong fascination with history, politics, paleontology, anthropology, and science—fields he gravitated toward in his youth before adulthood shattered expectations.

When respite from parenting and work emerges, he enjoys traveling and following professional sports. He plans to expand the Eden Vault universe with new entries and spin-offs, alongside other original science fiction projects currently in development.

Dan Hardez invites you to follow his continuing journey and explore additional Eden Vault content—including exclusive merchandise and links to order each new addition to the series—by visiting danielhardez.com and connecting with him on social media (Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, and more to come). 

A Twist of Dreams (The Marked Chronicles Book 1) by Remy Steross

A Twist of Dreams (The Marked Chronicles Book 1)
by Remy Steross
Jan 30th
Genre: Dark Romantasy

• Deadly Trials
• Magick
• Lost memories
• Aphrodisiac beverages
• Dual POV
• Secrets
• She likes to watch
• Spice
• Found Family
• Shadow Daddy
• Cliffhanger
• Nicknames
• Friends with benefits to...

For centuries, the Realm of Sallix has been divided into two Kingdoms: The Kingdom of Nightmare and the Kingdom of Daydream.

Evelyn, a loyal citizen of Daydream, awakens to find herself trapped in the Kingdom of Nightmare with no memory of how she got there or who she truly is. Thrust into a brutal trial with her life on the line, she quickly realizes she’s far from the world she once knew. And worse yet, she has no recollection that the love of her life is out there, desperately waiting for her return.

As Evelyn fights to survive the twisted challenges before her, uncover the secrets of her past, and reclaim her stolen memories, she must decide who to trust in a world where nothing is as it seems.

A journey of magick, betrayal, and the fierce resilience of love begins. Where dreams can be deadly, and nightmares may hold the truth.

Perfect for fans of Trial of the Sun Queen, The Bridge Kingdom, and The Serpent and the Wings of Night, jump into a slow-b

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Becca and Amy make up Remy Steross. They have been best friends since 7th grade. Becca was always a sports star, and Amy leaned more towards theater and music. But there was never a shortage of late nights, mischeif, and imaginstion. Now, years later, they have poured their magic together to write epic tales, bringing to life unforgettable characters full of romance, passion, and a touch of the girlhood that built their friendship. Their partnership weaves together richly imagined worlds, exciting characters and steamy romance. Every part of the story is a true collaboration of friendship and imagination.

Beauty Meets the Beast (Fairy Tales From the Underworld Book 1) by L. C. Moon

This isn't the fairytale you remember from your childhood. If you are looking for a Beauty and the Beast story with a dark mafia romance twist, this is for you!

Beauty Meets the Beast (Fairy Tales From the Underworld Book 1)
by L. C. Moon
February 24, 2025
Genre: Dark Mafia Romance/ Traumance
💜Dark mafia romance
💜Beauty and the Beast retelling
💜 Forced proximity / captor x captive
💜 Morally black MMC
💜 Touch her and die
💜 I'd burn the world for you
💜 Cat and mouse
💜 Emotional Angst

A traumance. A tragedy. A love story.

Fairy tales weren't always about finding true love with Prince Charming. Once upon a time, they were dark stories about innocence lost, seeking through veiled attempts to make sense of life's unfathomable hardships. Unfit parents turned to evil stepmothers, kindly neighbors became fairy godmothers, while alluring but dangerous men were presented under the guise of the Big Bad Wolf. Through their trials, the heroes were forever changed. For better or worse.

It is a tale as old as time. Good girl meets bad boy; the pure faces the corrupt. Loosely inspired by classic tropes, Fairy Tales From the Underworld breathes new life into age-old motifs, casting them against the backdrop of modern times. Beasts and monsters no longer lurk in shadows but now inhabit our protagonists, who are plagued by the ceaseless whispers of their inner demons.

A Bedtime Story is not a romance, but a raw erotic tale chronicling the twisted love affair between two profoundly broken souls: the child of the moon and the child of the underworld. Their paths were never meant to cross… And yet, by a twist of fate, Beauty meets the Beast, plunging into a world of lies, deceit and debauchery, where her only salvation lies in the hands of her captor.

As Part I of the Fairy Tales From the Underworld saga, this first installment delves deeply into the psyche of its characters, offering a poignant exploration of the relentless pull between torment and passion in the aftermath of trauma.

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

Please note all these topics are treated with tact and respect. They are there to help better understand the main characters, their behaviour and choices, and ultimately what shapes their dynamic.

Kidnapping, captivity, dubious consent, murders and sex-trafficking, depression, self-harm, suicidal ideation, drug use and addiction.
Please note that book 1 does NOT end in HEA, it actually ends on a sad cliffhanger. But the series as a whole will end in HEA

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Canadian author L.C. Moon explores the themes of trauma, identity, and fate in her series Fairy Tales From the Underworld. A fan of Gothic fiction, domestic thrillers, character-driven stories, and epic sagas alike, Moon blends elements from various genres to craft deeply immersive tales featuring complex protagonists.

Her writing has been described as raw, evocative, and thought-provoking. 

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Book Review: The Shop on Hidden Lane by Jayne Ann Krentz

The Shop on Hidden Lane
by Jayne Ann Krentz
January 6, 2026
Genre: Romantic Suspense
New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz dives into an enthralling new romantic suspense novel filled with deeply entrenched grudges, psychic dangers, and a conspiracy that threatens not only two families but also the entire paranormal community.

The Harper and the Wells families have regarded each other with deep suspicion for four generations. The Harpers have been known to offer their psychic talents for less-than-legal purposes, and the powerful Wells clan has a reputation for playing both sides of the street. But for all the years of history and distrust between them, there is a mysterious pact binding the two. They share the responsibility for protecting a long-buried and very dangerous secret.

Sophy Harper and Luke Wells are shocked to learn that her aunt and his uncle have been sleeping together—and now they are both missing. Not only that, but the last traces of them are at the scene of a murder soaked in negative paranormal energy. Clearly, someone is willing to kill to obtain the secret their families have been charged with protecting. Despite their mutual distrust, which, as far as Sophy is concerned extends to Luke’s hellhound of a dog, they both know that the terms of the pact must be honored.

Their investigation uncovers a psychic trail leading to a bizarre desert art colony where nothing is as it seems. But Luke and Sophy are concealing a few secrets, too. By a strange twist of fate, a Harper and a Wells have no choice but to trust each other and the fierce attraction that is binding them as surely as the pact between the families.

I've been watching reruns of a show my Mom loved, Physic. This story came along at the exact right time; it feels like we really needed a psychic detective to help these folks out. I loved that this story was delivered in a classic "who-done-it" style, but at the pace of all the modern-day paranormal lore I love.

If you like Clue or playing any type of detective game, you will enjoy this one. It could have used some more comedy at parts to just keep things light, but overall it was certainly enjoyable and had me sucked in till the very end.

Never felt like a fake or forced story, and that can be really tricky in this genre. By the end, I was ready for more! Worth a read on a lazy weekend.

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The author of over 50 New York Times bestsellers, JAYNE ANN KRENTZ writes romantic-suspense in three different worlds: Contemporary (as Jayne Ann Krentz), historical (as Amanda Quick) and futuristic (as Jayne Castle). There are over 35 million copies of her books in print.

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Visions of Eterna by Samara Kalz

Visions of Eterna
by Samara Kalz
January 21, 2026 

• Rivals to Lovers
• He falls first
• Found family
• Slow burn
• Forced proximity
• Self Discovery
• Adventure
• Prophecy
• Portals
• Elemental Magic
• Banter
• Grumpy and over Protective MMC.

Mia has always sensed something just out of reach, like a word on the tip of her tongue, or a dream forgotten too soon.

On her twenty-first birthday, she wakes with no memory of the night before. It isn’t the first time. Blackouts. Visions. A growing feeling that she doesn’t fully belong in the life she’s living. When her parents confess she’s adopted, with no record of where she came from, the unease sharpens into something else, a pull she can’t ignore.

Then she meets a stranger, and everything begins to unravel—a history Mia never knew, a city hidden from the world, and a journey that will take her beyond the world she thought she belonged to.

Eterna was once a place of wonder, a city that never stopped blooming. Now, the magic that sustained it is fading. The land is cracking. And Mia may be more entangled in its fate than anyone is prepared to admit.

With her best friend by her side, and resentment simmering among those she meets—especially a man whose bitterness runs deeper than she understands—Mia must now navigate a world that remembers her, even if she doesn’t remember it.

Some answers come looking for you.
Some places never let you go.
And some destinies are written long before you’re ready to claim them.

Visions of Eterena is an Upper YA fantasy book that will appeal to readers who love the Inheritance Games, The Cruel Prince, and Six of Crows.

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Samara Kalz is an emerging voice in the world of fantasy fiction. Originally from Colorado, she now lives in Texas with her husband and two children. A lifelong lover of books, Samara holds a B.A. in English Literature and has been passionate about storytelling for as long as she can remember.

When she's not immersed in writing or getting lost in a good book, Samara enjoys spending quality time with her family and creating handmade crafts for her home and loved ones. As the eldest of a large family, she developed a strong sense of responsibility and a deep-rooted love for caring for others—qualities that often find their way into the heart of her stories.




Samara Kalz is an emerging voice in the world of fantasy fiction. Originally from Colorado, she now lives in Texas with her husband and two children. A lifelong lover of books, Samara holds a B.A. in English Literature and has been passionate about storytelling for as long as she can remember.
When she's not immersed in writing or getting lost in a good book, Samara enjoys spending quality time with her family and creating handmade crafts for her home and loved ones. As the eldest of a large family, she developed a strong sense of responsibility and a deep-rooted love for caring for others—qualities that often find their way into the heart of her stories.

A Box Full of Darkness by Simone St. James

Three siblings. One missing brother. A ghost who says: Come home.

A Box Full of Darkness
by Simone St. James
January 20, 2026

Genre: Supernatural Suspense/Horror
Simone St. James, the New York Times bestselling author of The Sun Down Motel, returns with her scariest, most shocking novel yet in this pulse-pounding story about siblings who return to the house they fled 18 years before, called back by the ghost of their long-missing brother and his haunting request: Come home.

Strange things happen in Fell, New York. A mysterious drowning at the town’s roadside motel. The unexplained death of a young girl whose body is left by the railroad tracks. For the Esmie siblings—Violet, Vail, and Dodie—the final straw was the shocking disappearance of their little brother. It started as a normal game of hide-and-seek. The three closed their eyes and counted to ten while Ben went to hide. But this time, they never found their brother—he was gone and the ongoing search efforts turned up no clues.

As their parents grew increasingly distant, Violet, Vail, and Dodie were each haunted by visions and frightening events that made them leave town and never look back. Violet still sees dead people—spirits who remind her of Sister, the menacing presence that terrorized her for years.

And now after two decades running from their past, it’s time for a homecoming. Because Ben is back, and he’s ready to lead them to the answers they’ve longed for and long feared. If the ghosts of Fell don’t get to them first.

A Box Full of Darkness is another propulsive thriller from the author of The Broken Girls and The Book of Cold Cases, a surprising horror story from a writer who is “particularly gifted at doling out twists” (The New York Times).

PRAISE FOR SIMONE ST. JAMES’ NOVELS
“From the book’s chillingly creepy setting, which previously appeared in The Sun Down Motel (2020), to a nerve-jangling plot that effectively borrows from a mix of genres to the writing itself, which shimmers with a dazzlingly sharp sense of wit, everything about St. James’ latest is done to perfection.”-Booklist (starred review)
“Fast, chilling, entertaining, unexpectedly touching, and with two broken, memorable characters at its core, this might be St. James’s best novel yet.”—The New York Times Book Review

“From its nerve-shredding start to its thrilling end...it's a trip well worth taking.”—Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author

“As creepy and unsettling as a rain-faded wreath and teddy bear found by the side of the road to mark a missing person, Murder Road lingers like a ghost long after it’s finished.”—Grady Hendrix, New York Times bestselling author 

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Simone St. James is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Sun Down Motel and The Broken Girls. Her debut novel, The Haunting of Maddy Clare, won two RITA Awards from Romance Writers of America and an Arthur Ellis Award from Crime Writers of Canada.

Simone spent twenty years behind the scenes in the television business before leaving to write full-time. She lives just outside of Toronto, Canada with her husband and a spoiled rescue cat. 

Cover Reveal: Swallowed by Night by Jeremey Harrison

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

Swallowed by Night
by Jeremey Harrison
April 14, 2026
Genre: MM Vampire Dystopian Romance

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

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

Deliverance came with an unexpected consequence:

Vampires.

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

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

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

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

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The Younger Gods (The Night-Singers Duology) by Katie Shepard

A gender-flipped Orpheus and Eurydice retelling with sharp banter, searing tension, and god-tier stakes, THE YOUNGER GODS follows Iona Night-Singer’s descent into the underworld to save her lost love—only to find he’s been reborn as a trickster god with no memory of her.

The Younger Gods (The Night-Singers Duology)
by Katie Shepard
January 13, 2026
464 pages
Genre: romantasy, retelling,
Danger looms when a former priestess sails to the realm of the dead to find her fallen lover, only to discover the gods she thought she defeated are preparing for war.

Iona Night-Singer thought she’d overthrown the gods. Her mortal rebellion eked out a painful victory by using the gods’ own powers against them—though she lost her betrothed, Taran, in a final battle with the god of death. Months later, the war doesn’t feel over. Not with Taran gone. Especially not when the gods still answer the prayers she sings.

Angry, grieving, and with a gnawing dread that the gods will return, Iona strikes a deal with her former patron goddess: if Iona can convince Taran to follow her home from the Underworld, he’ll be free to live again. If she fails, they’ll both be trapped there forever.

No sooner does she find him, she makes a horrible discovery. The dead gods have been reborn, they are plotting revenge—and Taran, it seems, was always one of them. This reincarnated trickster god with Taran’s face no longer remembers her or the war they fought together, and she doubts not just his loyalties but his love.

Determined to stop the next war without revealing her part in the last one, Iona enters her deadliest battle yet, one where she fights to bring Taran home without him even knowing it.  

Review
"Palpable danger and romance fill this fast-paced novel, which comes complete with a complex religious system and some tantalizing teasing about where the series will go next."—Publishers Weekly

"A darkly romantic, twisty epic of evil gods and tortured heroes that propels the reader through heartbreak, resurrection and redemption as Iona searches the heavens and the Underworld for her lost lover."—Julie Soto, New York Times bestselling author of Rose in Chains

“A work of art. Katie Shepard’s richly imagined and meticulously crafted world is a soaring canvas for her beautiful prose, which is as haunting as it is melodic. Brimming with lush atmosphere, searing romance, and ancient defiance, this enthralling and poignant tale is simply unputdownable.”—Thea Guanzon, New York Times bestselling author of The Hurricane Wars

"The Younger Gods is everything I want in a fantasy novel! It’s full of beautiful imagery, rich worldbuilding, gasp-inducing plot twists, and devastating emotion. Katie Shepard uses her trademark wit and gorgeous prose to weave a tale of love and rebellion in the wondrous and horrifying realm of the gods...This is exquisite."—Sarah Hawley, USA Today bestselling author of Servant of Earth

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Katie Shepard is, in no particular order, a fangirl, a gamer, a bankruptcy lawyer, and a romance author. Born and raised in Texas, she frequently escapes to Montana to commune with the trees and woodland creatures, resembling a Disney princess in all ways except age, appearance, and musical ability. When not writing or making white-collar criminals cry at their depositions, she enjoys playing video games in her soft pants and watching sci-fi shows with her husband, two children, and very devoted cat.

Excerpt: Eternally Beautiful Summer Nights (Summer Scares Book 4) by Martha Wickham

In this pulse-pounding fourth volume, Martha Wickham weaves five tales of dolls, deadly secrets, and the ghosts that glitter in the darkness.

Eternally Beautiful Summer Nights: Summer Night Screams (Summer Scares Book 4)
by Martha Wickham
09-08-2025 

Horror / Paranormal
Experience the eternal, beautiful dread of summer nights, where every shadow holds a story and the past refuses to stay buried.

Welcome back to the world of *Summer Scares*, where the warmth of the season does nothing to banish the chill of the supernatural. In this pulse-pounding fourth volume, Martha Wickham weaves five tales of dolls, deadly secrets, and the ghosts that glitter in the darkness.

Inside, you will encounter the terror of:

*Cursed Heirlooms: A vintage collector doll named Reiny uses an old, randomly chiming grandfather clock as her only way to communicate, and you'll find out just how protective (and creepy) she can be in "Girl Protected," "Reiny's Clock Terror," and "Reiny's Last Guardian."

*Glittering Ghosts: When Felicity moves into an apartment, she finds glitter that won't go away and hears tinkling bells—a terrifying trail left behind by the ghost of Lisa and an important clue for a murderer on the run in "The Glitter Veil."

*The Dollhouse Trap: Curious teens fix up an old dollhouse found in an abandoned Victorian, only to start a haunting that communicates its terrible ending. When Terri blames the trapped spirits for an accident, he must compromise with the ghosts to escape their approaching wrath.

These are stories for your eternal summer—a chilling journey where the dolls are more than just toys, the hauntings are inescapable, and every beautiful summer night ends with a scream.

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Excerpt
Reiny’s Clock Terror
The grandfather clock chimed loudly and could be heard from Sara’s bedroom. It was closed and she ran to it. It said nine o'clock, but it was the middle of the afternoon. Sara Greyston wondered why it rang when it hadn’t in over a year. Her parents heard it too. The clock was very old and was built by her great-grandfather, George. She moved the arms to three o'clock. There wasn’t much hope that it was going to work right. She wasn’t sure what time it was.
She ran into her mother’s bedroom. “Can we take it and get it fixed?”
“I don’t know. I don’t think so. It’s only for show,” her father said.
When she got to her room she checked the time on her cell phone. It said ten am. Her watch was right, but she never wore it. The time on her computer also said ten am.
“Did the power go out?” she asked her mother.
“No,” her mother responded. “I don’t think so."
Maybe that was it, and she shrugged. It was an old clock and an old house, and it had been in the family for at least a century. She had just graduated from high school and had time to do what she wanted. All she really wanted to know was when her friends were going to the beach and which school she should go to in the fall.
Just as she feared, the grandfather clock randomly chimed. She sat up in bed and checked her watch. It said one in the morning. It was so cold she got up to get hot tea and turn on the heat. Afterwards, she lay down and checked her watch. It still said one in the morning. In the morning, she would have to reset it. Lying there, she suddenly heard small footsteps in the attic. Reiny hadn’t seen that doll since Mary died, and the doll was locked with a bolt so that it couldn’t get out. The protector doll had become a threat in high school a couple of years ago.
Come early morning, she grabbed the keys and unlocked the attic door. There near the door was Reiny. Her lifelike eyes were staring at Sara. She picked her up, and the clock chimed. It was annoying, but somebody in the family had made it. She took the doll downstairs and shut the door behind her. She had planned to lock it up somewhere still.
She sat in the kitchen eating her eggs. From the corner of her eye, she could have sworn she saw the doll turn its head toward her. Her mom entered the kitchen.
“Mom, what’s the name of the relative that built the big broken clock?” Sara asked.
“George Greyson. He was a clock-maker and the original owner of this house. He was great at it. I’m sure there are pictures and tools he used to use up in the attic,” she answered sipping her coffee.
“I’ll definitely go up there,” Sara said. Her mom noticed how the doll sat in her green and white dress near Sara.
“That’s Reiny,” Sara said. “I believe she may be controlling the clock."

Cami Hensley · Eternally Beautiful Summer Nights

Cami Hensley · Eternally Beautiful Summer Nights

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Martha Wickham has a knack for finding the ghosts hidden in the dust. A lifelong student of the arcane and the artistic, Martha has an Associate's Degree and professional writing credentials, but she honed her skills in the thrilling shadows of screenwriting and horror. Martha lives for the secrets that only come out "By Dawn". You can discover more of her work, including her newest audiobooks, at your favorite retailer.

The Skeleton Faerie (Children of the Death Gods Book 1) by A. P. Mobley

Faerie folklore meets a nuclear postapocalypse in this dark mythological fantasy woven with secrets, treachery, and star-crossed love.

 

The Skeleton Faerie (Children of the Death Gods Book 1)
by A. P. Mobley
November 2025
Genre: Dark Fantasy star-crossed lovers

• emotional scars
• different worlds
• hidden identity
• postapocalyptic settings
• magical powers
• mythology and folklore
• faeries and monsters
• portals to the otherworld

Ninety-nine years after the Nuclear War of 1989, twenty-one-year-old Gus Brandon should only be interested in the survival of humanity and the expansion of his compound. But he’s obsessed with legends from the distant past, superstitions of an expired people.

While searching forbidden ruins for the scraps of stories lost to time, he stumbles upon a mysterious young woman covered in scars. Her name is Saoirse, and their meeting sets off a bloody chain of events—one in which Gus discovers that the folklore he loves just might be real, and that it’s tied to mankind in ways he could have never imagined.

Soon the lines between myth and reality blur, as do the lines between realms.

Gus will have to rely on his knowledge—and Saoirse—to survive the horrors awaiting him… in this world and the next.

“The Skeleton Faerie feels like stepping into a frostbitten fairytale where every shimmer hides a bone-deep threat. Mobley blends beauty with decay, crafting a world that’s haunting, brittle, and strangely enchanting.” - Hazel G. of NetGalley on The Skeleton Faerie, ★★★★★

“A darkly magical descent into Celtic myth that is lush, eerie, and beautifully haunting... A. P. Mobley’s knowledge of Celtic folklore shines from the very first page, woven seamlessly into a world that feels both ancient and alive.” - The Bat Reads of NetGalley on The Skeleton Faerie, ★★★★★

“... dark, fast paced, and full of action... one of the most engrossing post apocalyptic books I’ve read in a while.” - Jenn of Goodreads on The Skeleton Faerie, ★★★★★

“... a masterful blend of dark fantasy and heartfelt storytelling... a book that captivates, haunts, and inspires, earning every one of its five stars.” - Dayna Smith of Goodreads on The Skeleton Faerie, ★★★★★

“Nail biting from the first page to the last, prepare for an unputdownable journey.” - Lisa Hunt of Goodreads on The Skeleton Faerie, ★★★★★ 

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violence; abuse; profanity; murder; dismemberment; cannibalism; chronic pain; body horror; gun violence; suicidal ideation; blood/gore; death/dead bodies; death of animals; references to war, kidnapping, and forced pregnancy

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A. P. Mobley is the Halloween-loving, rock-music-obsessed author of dark fantasy inspired by mythology. She doesn’t only write about her favorite myths, folktales, and fairy tales in books, though; she discusses them on her podcast, Myths (& Folktales & Fairy tales), as well as on her blog and newsletter. She grew up in Wyoming and Nebraska and currently lives in South Dakota, and when she’s not up to her elbows in research for her next project, she can be found consuming dangerous amounts of coffee, reading speculative fiction, or rewatching The Good Place.

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Speculative Fiction: The Brain that Breeds all Villainy by Peter Heavenheld

A striking tale of the AI age, a truly 21st century masterpiece of speculative fiction. 

The Brain that Breeds all Villainy

by Peter Heavenheld
December 5, 2025
Genre: Speculative Fiction 
IZON is a company poised for world domination. Its AI and robots can replace any human worker, any government. Just two things stand in the way of its CEO. A female programmer out to avenge his greed. And the People’s Republic of China.

Tima Chelovekova lands her dream job with IZON, the hottest AI and robotics startup in Silicon Valley. But IZON CEO Jase Vestiger doesn't just want to get fabulously rich. He wants Tima’s invention to take over rival tech companies, replace humans with IZON services, corner governments - and run the world. This puts them on a collision course in a whirl of mega-corporations, AI prompts and Chinese hackers. Their conflict spans from Vienna to California, from superyachts to prison cells, from the peaks of technology to the deepest ethical questions. A striking tale of the AI age, a truly 21st century masterpiece of speculative fiction. 

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Peter Heavenheld is a neo-classical playwright and poet. A childhood in Australia, Fiji, Hungary and Japan made him desirous early on to understand the cultures and stories of the world - especially through the medium of theatre. Since then, his plays have been produced all over the world. His most recent tragedy, Cleo's Stratos, received rave reviews durings its season at the Cracked Actors Theatre in Melbourne, Australia, in November 2023. A Greek-Australian migrant family's journey through lockdowns, it was cleverly intertwined with the Greek myth of the sun-god, Helios. Peter's tragicomedy, Life, Rehearsed, enjoyed sell-out performances during a production by the MIDAS Theatre, Moscow's main English-speaking theatre. British actor Jonathan Salway starred as an actor living a bigamous double life, until his lies unravel - and he finds redemption. True Words from False Teeth, a Monty Pythonesque sketch revue, ran successfully at the University of Western Australia in Perth. He has also had public reading performances of numerous other plays, such as Saga Australis - The Macquariad (a historical drama about Australia's most influential colonial-era governor) and Freedom Born from Torture's Fires (a harrowing true story of Soviet spy chief and mass murderer, Lavrentiy Beria). Peter's poem Concerto for Auctioneer’s Mallet was a June Shenfield Poetry Award prize winner in Canberra, Australia, in 2021. Peter published a collection of his verse tragedies, Altar of the Muses, in 2010. Peter lives in Tokyo, Japan. When not writing, he enjoys driving his classic Aston Martin, experiencing Tokyo's galleries and museums, and listening to Baroque music. Indeed, he claims he can only write when inspired by the music of Antonio Vivaldi. The Brain that Breeds all Villainy is his first published novel.

Resolve (Raegan of Ruin Book 5) by A. L. Rook

We have a FINISHED SERIES!!!
To celebrate the release of Resolve by AL Rook, we are touring all week!

Resolve (Raegan of Ruin Book 5)
by A. L. Rook 
December 31, 2025
Genre: Paranormal Romance/ Why Choose
❤️ Strong heroine
🖤 Found family**
❤️ X-men vibes
🖤 Enemies to lovers
❤️ Touch her and d!3
🖤 Feminine Rage
❤️ Possessive & Morally gray MMCs
🖤 Small harem (4 men)
❤️ No MM
🖤 Banter
❤️ Plot-heavy storyline
🖤 Multi-POV
❤️ People with magic (gifts)
🖤 All the feels
❤️HEA
One enemy. One goal. But one impossible battle.

I’m not done yet.

I’m not done until I say so.

But taking down GE—and their president—will be harder than we ever thought possible.

The last fight only proved how far his power truly extends—and how devastating losses on our side can be. But to even hold a chance, we have to keep moving forward. Before hope fizzles out. Before more of us fall.

There’s no more waiting, no more running. With our found family, with allies new and old, we’re going to ensure GE’s reign of terror ends here and now.

And in this final battle, I’ll do anything to ensure our freedom.

No matter the cost.

Raegan and her men must sacrifice everything to win or lose it all in this action-packed, thrilling, and stunning series conclusion.

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A.L. Rook is an avid reader and has been dreaming of becoming an author since the first grade. She’s been thinking up and writing stories ever since. Her favorite stories are dark contemporary or fantasy romance with strong characters that leave a lasting impression. When not drinking exorbitant amounts of coffee while writing, she can be found reading, binge-watching various shows, or traveling. 

 

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