Manufacturing a Duchess Author: Tracy Wise Publisher: Type Eighteen Books Release Date: September 8, 2026 Series: Interconnected Standalone Genre: Romance (Historical) Excerpt: The next morning, not that far from Russell Square, an heiress in possession of a healthy yearly income was waking up. Opening her eyes, Aurora Hardcastle shivered slightly and burrowed deeper under the covers. For […]
A Betrothed’s Betrayal I am excited to share with you a look at Deb Marlowe’s new historical cozy mystery, A Betrothed’s Betrayal. I received a fabulous book box from Deb and wanted to share with you some pictures from the unboxing. Bonus: Deb’s sharing an excerpt with you! Author: Deb Marlowe Publisher: Deb Marlowe […]
The Solarian Deep Author: David Deane Haskell Publisher: David Deane Haskell / independently published Release Date: February 19, 2026 Series: The Technoquatics Series, Book 1 Genre: Oceanpunk dystopian science fiction / post-apocalyptic science fiction Excerpt: From Chapter 3, “Currents and Crossroads” Adult technos could move freely, but for youngsters, check-in with the sentries was mandatory. Each pair […]
Scarlett Undone Author: Tasha Gold Publisher: CD Books (print and digital); Blackstone Publishing (audio) Release Date: May 12, 2026 Genre: Contemporary Women’s Fiction with romance Excerpt: The second I stepped out of the van and onto Arthur’s drive, a loud pop had me ducking. It must be 4:45 p.m. Rifle shooting time! At least some […]
The Librarian’s Key to Deadlines and Dragons Author: Mary Ashe Publisher: Merry Spinster Studios Release Date: March 31, 2026 Series: Rowanwid Library #1 (an interconnected, standalone romance series) Genre: fantasy romance action/adventure Excerpt: Chapter One And finally, I leave one final quest for my beloved granddaughters, Niven Agnes Dunbar and Fia Ellen Dunbar: Save the Rowanwid Library […]
Enchanting the Fae Queen Author: Stephanie Burgis Publisher: Bramble Release Date: January 27, 2026 Series: Queens of Villainy #2 Genre: Fantasy Romance, Romantasy Excerpt: Chapter Five It was astonishing just how easily Lorelei’s mood could be uplifted by that look on Gerard de Moireul’s face. The amount of incredulity and outrage expressed by an infinitesimal […]
Love Lies Author: Cynthia St. Aubin Publisher: Tor Books Release Date: January 20, 2026 (Print re-release from Tor Books) Series: Tails from the Alpha Art Gallery series #3 Genre: Humorous Urban Fantasy, Paranormal Romance, Supernatural Mystery Excerpt: ***contains spoilers for previous books*** ONE WEEK EARLIER “Ernest Hemingway, get out of my bathtub.” Hemingway’s heavy lidded eyes met […]
Warrior Pose Authors: Susan Rogers and John Roosen Narrator: Rupert Degas Publishers: G-EMS PTY LTD and PS LLC Release Dates: Audible: July 25, 2025; print/ebook:March 26, 2025 Series: Yoga Mat Mysteries – Book 4 Genre: Mystery, suspense, thriller, romance – with a touch of humor Audio Excerpt: Text Excerpt: Chapter 14 – A Dark Knight […]
Formula for Fate Author: Maya Tyler Publisher: Tirgearr Publishing Release Date: October 28, 2025 Series: Fairy Godmothers, Incorporated, Book #2 Genre: paranormal romance, contemporary romance Snippet: After a terrible shift at the hospital, Xander distracts himself with a jog in Union Park and runs into Leighton and her baby. Wanting to prolong their chance meeting, he asks […]
An Amateur Witch’s Guide to Murder Author: K. Valentin Publisher: Alcove Press Release Date: October 14, 2025 Series: Standalone Genre: Queer cozy romantic fantasy Snippet: CHAPTER ONE “You a witch?” Mateo Borrero pulls an earbud out, muting the furious screeching and synth blasting his ears to see who’s leveled this super creative insult at him. He’s greeted […]
Only Rogue Actions Author: Jennifer Estep Publisher: Indie/self-published Release Date: October 14, 2025 Series: Galactic Bonds #5 Genre: Science-fiction fantasy – space opera – sci-fi romance – Pew! Pew! Pew! action scenes Excerpt: Kyrion “This is a bad idea.” I paced back and forth, my hands clasped behind my back. “An extremely bad idea. Awful. Horrible. […]
A Touch of Treachery Author: Jennifer Estep Release Date: August 26, 2025 Series: Section 47 series #3 Genre: Urban fantasy – spies with magic – paranormal romance Snippet: Charlotte You could always tell the thieves by their props. A watering can and a pair of gardening gloves. A waiter’s tray and a notepad. A gold watch […]
Two Crowns, Three Blades Author: Robert A. Walker Publisher: self-published Release Date: April 30, 2025 Series: The Legends of Baelon, Book 2 Genre: Fantasy Excerpt: CHAPTER 2 “You’re shaking,” Sibil said. “Am I?” Gradi held a hand out and watched it tremble. “So I am.” “That was…” Sibil struggled to find the right words. Gradi gave a […]
The Fake Mate Author: Lana Ferguson Publisher: Berkley Release Date: December 5, 2024 Series: Name # Genre: Paranormal Romantic Comedy Two wolf shifters agree to be fake mates but unexpectedly find something real in this steamy paranormal romantic comedy by Lana Ferguson. Mackenzie Carter has had some very bad dates lately. Model train experts, mansplainers, […]
Sh*tty Craft Club: A Club for Gluing Beads to Trash, Talking about Our Feelings, and Making Silly Things Author: Sam Reece Photos by: Lizzie Darden Publisher: Chronicle Books Release Date: September 19, 2023 Snippet: Excerpt from pages 59-61 I moved a few times growing up—specifically right before sixth grade and in the middle of eighth grade, […]