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Saturday, January 31, 2026

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!
GIVEAWAY at end of post

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.

Kickstarter: 

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/danimward/the-red-king-and-the-gray-queen-duet-luxe-special-edition?ref=d5tcyw

Triggers:
Child Abuse
Murder
Suicide on Page
Suicidal Thoughts/Tendencies
Matricide
Blood
Gore
Extreme Violence
Extreme Codependency
Irrational Jealousy
Threats of Violence
Domestic Violence
Decapitation
Death
Emotional Abuse
Nudity
Stalking
Bullying
Other Woman/Man Drama (No Cheating)
Sexual Situations
Unprotected Sex (No Pregnancy)
Cutting
Unprotected Sex
Murder
*** This is not an exhaustive list ***

GIVEAWAY

Go to R&R Book Tour Instagram to enter 

 https://www.instagram.com/reel/DUN5FEeEWoF/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

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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!
 
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.
 
 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. 
 
 
  
About the Author:
website
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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Thursday, January 29, 2026

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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Tuesday, January 27, 2026

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.
 
About the Author:
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). 

Sunday, January 25, 2026

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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About the Author:

website
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.