The galaxy’s most feared alien shifter lord just bought her at auction.Her paintbrush will be his undoing.OCTAVIAI came to the outer systems to paint strangers’ faces—and to outrun my own life.Instead I was drugged, caged, and sold.Lord Skarreth is a nightmare made flesh: obsidian skin, ice-blue eyes that promise death, and a beast form that isn’t wolf, isn’t bear—isn’t anything with a name. They say none survive his estate.But he doesn’t kill me. He makes me an offer.One portrait. Six weeks. Paint the monster the galaxy fears… and buy my freedom with it.I paint what’s true. That’s the problem.Because the longer I study him—the cruelty that never quite reaches me, the monster who critiques my brushwork, the kindness bleeding through the mask—the less he adds up.What’s true about Lord Skarreth could burn down his world.And take me with it.SKARRETHFor seven years I’ve worn a monster’s face—a reputation soaked in blood, terrifying enough to keep my enemies exactly where I need them.Then she steps onto the auction block—an artist with fire in her eyes and paint-stained hands I can’t stop imagining on my skin.I should have let her go like all the others.I couldn’t.Octavia sees too much. Paints truths that could unravel the lie holding my power together—and the secret that keeps hundreds of lives hanging on my performance.She’s a complication I can’t afford. A witness I can’t silence.And when she reaches for my beast form without fear—when she looks at me like I’m a man instead of a monster—I stop wanting to be feared.I start wanting to be seen.Every session in her studio, every truth her brush drags out of me, pulls us both toward the one thing more dangerous than exposure. More dangerous than war.Hope.Tropes you'll love:Alien Shifter RomanceGothic “Beauty & the Beast” in SpaceMonster by Reputation—Something Else Entirely UnderneathHe Falls First (“Mine. That one. Her.”)Artist Heroine Who Paints What’s TrueForced Proximity & Six-Week Slow BurnTouch Her and DieFound Family (Sassy Droid Included)?? Contains: abduction and an on-page slave auction, the trafficking underworld of the outer systems, a venomous rose maze, battlefield violence—and at the center of it all, a fully consensual, scorching slow-burn romance.An Alien Abduction Romance of the Month novel—a standalone sci-fi alien romance in a shared universe, with a guaranteed HEA, no cliffhanger, no cheating, and enough heat to set your Kindle on fire. For mature audiences only.

?? Second chance romance Marriage of convenience ? Spice on the page ? Touch her and die Yearning Gothic settingLove could be her greatest weakness… or her deadliest weapon. Sorrow Villente is no princess waiting to be saved.When a devastating accident partially blinded her, Sorrow was locked away at the top of a tower in the wilderness, offered up as a sacrifice to the gods.But Sorrow refuses to die quietly. Only she knows a dark magic burns inside her. With her protective wolf, Pablo, she spends every moment plotting her escape.Yet when she finally breaks free, she is captured immediately… by the one man she never expected to see again.Sorrow and Matthias were once inseparable. Tall and devastatingly handsome with piercing green eyes, the sight of him still sends her heart racing. Then she remembers the truth. When she needed him most, Matthias walked away. He betrayed her.Now, he hasn’t come to rescue her. Matthias is the ruler of a distant land, where monsters lurk in mist-shrouded forests. To save his kingdom, he needs an alliance with Sorrow’s family – one that can be sealed only by marriage.Sorrow must choose: marry the man who broke her heart… or die.Book one in the epic romantasy duology, The Star-Crossed Gods. Fans of Hannah Whitten and Sabel Sorensen will love Heart of the Wolf Queen's feisty heroine.Readers love Heart of the Wolf Queen:'‘I spiralled into it like a woman possessed. You start a book thinking “I’ll just read a chapter before bed” and suddenly it’s 2:47am… THERE IS NO WAY you’re stopping now… addictive… I loved [Sorrow] immediately… CHEF’S KISS… I was absolutely eating it up… Such an addictive romantasy… inhaled it in basically one sitting… going to live rent free in my brain.’ plottwistjess, ?????‘I may be a little obsessed with Matthias… perfect romantasy book boyfriend… will leave you wanting more!’ _fantasy_and_thrillers, ????‘Yearning off the charts… devoured it in less than 24 hours. I loved Sorrow and Matthias…amazing.’ Bookishbookwormreads, ?????‘I was hooked… The humour was fantastic… I found hard to put down… honestly so obsessed with this. I need the next book yesterday!’ NetGalley reviewer, ?????‘I couldn’t put this down. I loved the world building… heartbreaking… I about threw my tablet across the room. I was going through all the emotions while reading this.’ chey.enne_books, ?????‘Incredible… omgg… a 6-star read for me for 2026!!… so many of my favourite tropes… I have so many emotions after that jaw-droppingly good cliffhanger… WHYYY??… had me wanting to scream… I was just so captivated… had me holding my breath.’ Goodreads reviewer, ?????‘Truly blew me away… I need the next book ASAP!… made me swoon… the touch her and die vibes were amazing… perfect… stole my heart.’ crazy.book.lover_, ?????‘Everything I want in a Romantasy!… Absolutely amazing… And Matthias oh boyy! Love love him… absolutely amazing, really gripping… My heart had stopped for a second at the end… I need book two right nowww!!’Goodreads reviewer, ????‘I couldn’t put it down!… had me in a CHOKEHOLD .’ falling.for.fictionmco, ????‘Sorrow is the kind of FMC I adore… so perfect… The ending had my jaw dropped to the floor and my heart thundering. How am I meant to go on after that ending?!… stunning.’ Wandering Fandoms, ????

She's a soldier, a killer, and a Demon King's obsession . . . This fifth Nightwalkers novel from the New York Times–bestselling author is "sure to enchant" (Karen Marie Moning). For more than six centuries, Noah has wielded the power of fire while ruling over Demonkind. He is steadfast, responsible, and—for the past six months—plagued with red-hot dreams of a daring and dangerous woman. With the madness of the full moon approaching, Noah is desperate to find her, and he turns to a matchmaking Druid for help. What Noah finds out about the woman is more than he bargained for. Kestra Irons is a human with military skills who has no idea she is part Druid, much less the destiny of a Demon King. But her lust for danger will soon be replaced with a different kind of yearning, one for the immortal who will break the laws of time to possess her.  Their explosive union is the weapon the Demons need. Rogue Vampires are on the hunt for blood—and they'll kill every Nightwalker to quench their thirst for power . . .  Praise for Jacquelyn Frank and the Nightwalkers series "Filled with mesmerizing, breathtaking, scorching sex—[and] unforgettable characters." —Christine Feehan, #1 New York Times–bestselling author "A fresh, original, new series . . . Jacquelyn Frank knows how to write an intense, rip-roaring good read!" —Cathy Maxwell, New York Times–bestselling author "Jacquelyn Frank's Nightwalker series depicts an engrossing alternate world, drawn in prose that is lush and lyrical." —Linda Howard, New York Times–bestselling author "An astounding, fresh, captivating new voice—paranormal fans will devour this book." —Lori Foster, New York Times–bestselling author

A sizzling portal fantasy paranormal romance series with side-splitting humor, thrilling adventure, and heart. Each stand-alone novel features noble shifter heroes, brave and resourceful humans who are fated to be their keys to magic in our world, adorable pets, and one bad-tempered, non-binary fae.Dragon of Glass is a hilarious romantic portal fantasy with a dragon shifter who finds himself navigating a strange world of wonders like televisions, refrigerators, and ham sandwiches, absolutely enspelled by a woman who swears she isn’t a witch. Daniella is ready for a holiday alone with her dog (an Afghan hound named Fabio!) when a glass Christmas ornament turns into a handsome (and very naked!) man. But evil from his broken fae world has followed him here, and if they don't learn how to unlock his powers, Earth will face the same fate!In Unicorn of Glass, Heather is juggling two jobs and a tiny dog when she finds a glass ornament she feels compelled to kiss, unleashing a noble knight. Rez has to brave his lady's bewildering world—and dinner with her mother—to find the answers he's looking for!In Gryphon of Glass, Gwen knows that she is supposed to be Henrik's fated key, but the weight of destiny (and pesky dark forces) complicate unlocking his power.Firebird of Glass is the epic conclusion to the series, and navigates the release of the final knight as the end of the world approaches. Tadra's first Christmas might be the very last Christmas!This omnibus edition includes the short stories Paper Hearts, Burnt Offerings, Marshmallows, Stray, Safe, and Chosen! These stories are included in the suggested reading order.

I was never meant to live a long life. The queen would never allow it. But if I can find the dragons that used to live in the valley, perhaps I'll be able to change my fate. Otherwise, the vampires will take me.This fast-paced romantasy is the perfect read while waiting for the next release from Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Amber V. Nicole, or Rebecca Yarros.There used to be dragons in the valley...but they're gone now. And no one knows where they went.A Queen's Lady with a love of books...Bookish Lady Celestina once was a favorite of the queen who enjoyed pampering her. The queen is now dead. The new queen's favorite pastime is to hold court spectacles, where she violently maims and slays members of her court. Celestina has managed to avoid becoming a spectacle by keeping out of the queen's way. That is, until the battle.The Beast of Fein...General Soren Kitmun leads one of the most feared armies in the four kingdoms. It's said the goddess of death can't collect souls fast enough when he's on the battlefield. When his king sends him to defend the neighboring Kingdom of Earst, he never expected to be rewarded with a Queen's Lady turned slave.A gift he never wanted...After Celestina's parents commit treason during the battle, Celestina is punished for their crimes and given as a slave to the Beast of Fein. She's magically bound to obey his every whim. General Soren is as beautiful as he is terrifying. He's a man who never breaks a promise, and he's vowed to execute the slave...after he's done playing with her.As they travel to Soren's homeland, Celestina falls for this complicated man who has both sworn to kill her and has killed to protect her. He's hiding secrets that frighten her. And she's discovering she's not as powerless as the magical slave binding had led her to believe. Uncovering each other's secrets may destroy not only their hearts but also leave an entire kingdom in ashes.Finding the missing dragons may be their only hope.TW provided on author website.

Foxes are to remain unseen, unheard, and untraceable. To escape an arranged marriage, asthmatic seamstress Ariah Tyddle strikes a deal with the Queen of Haymel. In exchange for her freedom, she joins the Foxes— skilled individuals trained in espionage—and struggles to keep up in her new life.Proving her worth, Ariah is assigned to get close to a rival prince. As she gains his trust and secrets, she unexpectedly, gains his heart. But love for a Fox is forbidden, and when Ariah's feelings for the prince become requited, she toys with a dangerous fate.Meanwhile, Prince Iann, the youngest son of the Queen’s sworn enemy, arrives in Haymel with a secret. Iann is on a mission to end a feud and secure access to Farella Isle, where a mythical flower, said to grant immortality, lies hidden. But his growing feelings for Ariah threaten to derail everything.In a world where secrets bloom like poison and love is the deadliest risk, Ariah and Iann must choose between each other or everything else.This is a low-spice duology. Book 1 is filled with swoon, and book 2 will contain mild spice! Perfect for fans of QUEEN CHARLOTTE and INDIANA JONES, Foxes & Poisons is a whimsical tale of power, forbidden love, and unexpected adventures.