The 3rd and final book in Helen Scheuerer's Ashes of Thezmarr series!

Silver & Smoke follows Wren Embervale, an alchemist and reluctant future queen, as she enters a strategic betrothal to secure the army she needs to reclaim her stolen kingdom from a ruthless usurper, even though her heart remains bound to Torj, the warrior soul-bonded to her. Caught between political duty and forbidden love, Wren must navigate poisonous court intrigue, a looming war fueled by dark alchemy, and the slow, terrifying decline of the man she loves, all while deciding what kind of ruler she is willing to become and how much of herself she can sacrifice without losing everything that matters.

The 2nd book in James Islington's Hierarchy series!

The Strength of the Few by James Islington, the second book in the Hierarchy series, continues Vis Telimus's story after he wins the Iudicium but activates an ancient device that replicates him across three parallel worlds: Obiteum, Luceum, and Res. Each version must navigate distinct challenges—hiding secrets, fighting battles, playing politics, training allies, forging uneasy trusts, and making brutal choices—while grappling with isolation, identity, and the catastrophic implications of their duplication. As converging threats from empires, rebellions, and interdimensional forces escalate, Vis's fractured selves pursue answers to reunite or survive, exploring themes of control, consequence, and the tension between individual will and systemic power in a richly layered epic fantasy.

A Fate of Two Crowns by Eleni James follows Princess Raea Tierson, who has trained for years at Drithm Academy expecting her magical Lumos Bond with best friend Kellan to solidify her future, until assignment to the Taeolyn dorm under brooding crown prince Anders "Ryker" Rykerson ignites an unexpected and forbidden connection. As a weakening veil threatens their star-bound system with war, Raea grapples with duty to her anticipated path versus the pull of destiny and desire toward the untouchable heir who awakens feelings she can't ignore. Loyalties fracture and hearts collide in this tale of tested bonds, galactic intrigue, and choices that could shatter kingdoms or forge unbreakable alliances.​

Brimstone continues the Fae & Alchemy series with Saeris Fane newly crowned as queen of the Blood Court, struggling to shoulder a role she never wanted while her magic and circumstances make it impossible for her to safely return home. Forced to send others through the perilous Quicksilver in her stead, she and Kingfisher find themselves separated by duty and distance as political threats, creeping supernatural rot, and dangerous bargains close in on their realm. As Saeris learns what kind of ruler she is willing to become and Kingfisher navigates treacherous city streets and old secrets, their bond is tested by rising stakes, darker magic, and the looming promise that saving their world may demand more than either of them is ready to give.

Book 1 in a new series titled Crown of Hearts and Chaos by the Twisted Sisters (Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti).

Hollow follows Ferris Creed, a mortal girl who enters a deadly magical forest during the Great Hunt, a once-in-fifty-years competition where champions must capture thirteen powerful spirits to break a creeping curse that is swallowing the surrounding lands. Armed more with stubborn resolve and a book than with weapons, Ferris’s path collides with Hendrix Draven, a feared fae outcast tied to necromantic power, forcing her into a volatile alliance where survival depends on navigating a maze of shifting trees, ruthless competitors, and dangerous bargains. As the forest reveals an eerie connection to Ferris’s past and the whispers of the woods blur the line between destiny and choice, she must decide how far she is willing to go to claim the boon she came for without losing her soul—or her heart—in the process.

The 4th and final book in Melissa K. Roehrich's Legacy series!

Dawn of Chaos and Fury is the finale of The Legacy series, following Tessalyn Ausra, a chaos-wielding heroine whose world is collapsing under the weight of a corrupt magical order and a vengeful god. Reeling from betrayal and a shattered bond with her partners Theon and Luka, Tessa must decide whether to embrace her nature as a force of destruction or reshape that power into something that can save Devram instead of doom it. As rebellions ignite and divine threats converge, the story focuses on themes of autonomy, found family, and hard-won trust, with Tessa and her bonded lovers fighting to dismantle an oppressive legacy and forge a more balanced future without guaranteeing who—or what—they will be when the chaos clears.

The second to last book in Alex Aster's Lightlark series.

Crowntide concludes the Lightlark saga with Isla Crown trapped in the eerie realm of Skyshade after sacrificing everything to stop her ancestor Lark, forcing her to survive hostile magic and confront the truth of her own power while searching for a way home. Back on Lightlark, longtime rivals Oro Rey and Grim Malvere form a fragile alliance to rescue her, even as old betrayals and unresolved feelings threaten to tear them apart. As a looming war between worlds draws closer, Isla must untangle her past, face an ancient enemy who wants to use her as a weapon, and decide whether love, loyalty, or destiny will shape the fate of all the realms—without any certainty of who will make it out alive.

Born of Flames and Sacrifice by Scarlett St. Clair is a prequel novella set in the Adrian x Isolde universe, exploring early events in the lives of these central characters within their vampire-filled, post-apocalyptic world of forbidden romance, power struggles, and supernatural intrigue. Positioned best between books 2 and 3 of the main series, it delves into pivotal moments of sacrifice and fiery passion that shape their bond amid rising threats from ancient foes and personal demons, without revealing key series developments. This compact tale amplifies the high-stakes tension and steamy dynamics fans love, offering deeper insight into motivations driving the larger saga's conflicts and loyalties.​

The 4th and final book in Sophia St. Germain's Compelling Fates Saga!

A Fate so Dark and Delicate, the final book in Sophia St. Germain's Compelling Fates Saga, picks up in the fractured kingdom of Havlands after the Fae king's death, where distrust festers among rebels, shifters, Fae, and humans amid the threat of invading Oakgards forces. Elessia and her mate Merrick embark on a desperate journey to Vastala seeking answers about her newly acquired powers, whose deadly cost might require them to abandon their home and friends to face an impending war alone. Meanwhile, their companions navigate the brutal politics of a crumbling realm, testing bonds, shifting loyalties, and forcing each to confront whether embracing destiny is worth battling their inner shadows before time runs out.

The 1st book in Stacia Stark's new series, Empire of Blood!

We Who Will Die launches Stacia Stark's Empire of Blood series with Arvelle, a fierce survivor from the dangerous Thorn district raising her younger brothers amid constant hardship, whose life shatters when a vampire arrives with a devilish bargain: enter the brutal Sundering arena, win a spot in the emperor's elite guard, and assassinate the ancient vampire ruler—or lose everything she holds dear. Thrust into deadly trials testing speed, strength, and cunning, she uncovers emerging powers that could doom her if exposed, while forming tense alliances with the enigmatic Primus—who guards the emperor fiercely—and Rorrik, the emperor's unpredictable son whose insights into her abilities come with hidden agendas. Bound by magic and desperation, Arvelle navigates betrayal, conspiracy, and rekindled heartaches in a vampire court rife with intrigue, questioning her identity and loyalties as survival demands she trust enemies who could either save her brothers or claim her soul.

The First Time I Saw Him by Laura Dave is the sequel to The Last Thing He Told Me, picking up five years after Owen Michaels vanished, with his wife Hannah Hall and stepdaughter Bailey now settled into a quieter life in Southern California alongside Bailey's grandfather Nicholas. When Owen suddenly reappears at Hannah's art exhibition without a word, it shatters their fragile peace and signals imminent danger, forcing the two women to flee using hidden resources and clues left behind. As they race up the California coast and beyond to Paris—where they honeymooned—Hannah grapples with cryptic warnings, past secrets tied to crime syndicates, and the desperate hope of reuniting with Owen while protecting Bailey amid relentless pursuit and revelations about forgiveness and family.

The first book in Melissa de la Cruz's new series, Curses and Crowns!

Rings of Fate launches Melissa de la Cruz's Curses and Crowns series with Aren Bellamore, a sharp-witted barmaid running the Raven’s Beak tavern, fending off unwanted suitors, and dreaming of a life beyond pouring ale, until a near-death encounter with a dangerously handsome stranger upends everything. Prince Dietan, burdened since childhood by the cursed Rings of Fate—ancient artifacts of immense power slowly killing him—needs a fake fiancée to conceal his secrets on a perilous quest to reverse the curse amid closing enemies and political schemes. Their pretend engagement catapults them into a journey facing monstrous Kilandrar, treacherous courts, and an undeniable attraction that blurs the line between ruse and reality, forcing both to risk their hearts as the stakes for two kingdoms rise.​

The 4th book in Evie Marceau's The Godkissed Bride series.

Cold Stars Midnight Glow, the fourth book in Evie Marceau's Godkissed Bride series, centers on Sabine, who has survived death only to awaken as something ancient and fae-driven, her power craving blood, sacrifice, and dominance while war-torn villagers seek her aid and her father hints at a grand destiny. She clings to her bond with Basten, the devoted huntsman who would brave hellfire for her, yet he grapples with whether she needs his shield or restraint amid revelations of the fae court's repeating history. As the line between girl and goddess fractures in this dark romantasy filled with political intrigue and dangerous alliances, their love faces the quake of her transformation and the peril that not everyone will endure.​

A new historical fantasy by Rebecca Ferrier!

The Salt Bind by Rebecca Ferrier is set on the storm-lashed Cornish coast in 1779, where scarlet-haired Kensa, daughter of a notorious smuggler, seizes her chance for elevation by claiming credit for discovering a dying sea beast, usurping her half-sister's position as apprentice to the village wise woman Isolde. Under Isolde's tutelage, Kensa delves into the Old Ways—ancient magic binding land and sea—mastering rituals amid salt, superstition, spirits, gods, and sea monsters that haunt Portscatho's waters. But when Isolde falls gravely ill, Kensa's desperation to save her mentor and secure her status propels her toward perilous bargains with the terrifying Bucka, the unfathomable sea god guarding the tides, risking her life, family, and the fragile balance of her world in a tale of ruthless ambition and coastal folklore.

The 3rd book (out of 5) in The Ashen series by Demi Winters!

Dawn of the North, the third book in Demi Winters' Ashen series, follows the Volsik sisters as Silla returns as the lost heir to Íseldur, striving to unite the northern jarls against King Ivar Ironheart while concealing a divine shard in her mind that warps her will. Meanwhile, Saga, captive on the enigmatic isle of Zagadka, grapples with divided loyalties when Ivar targets its people, torn between escape to her sister and protecting innocents amid his marriage demands. As a toxic mist spreads and ancient gods stir, the sisters harness untamed magic, navigate perilous romances, and confront encroaching evil in a Viking-inspired realm of ice, fire, and fragile alliances.

Two Can Play is a quick, cozy enemies-to-lovers novella about Viola, a passionate video game designer who lands her dream project—only to discover she has to co-lead it with Jesse, the rival developer she’s convinced can’t stand her. Forced to collaborate on a beloved book-to-game adaptation during a snowy team retreat, their long-running tension and awkward history start to look a lot like mutual pining once they’re stuck in close quarters. As the snow piles up and the work pressure rises, their banter turns increasingly flirty, and Viola begins to realize that Jesse’s cold shoulder might actually be hiding years of quietly, hopelessly inconvenient feelings for her.

The 3rd book in Kerri Maniscalco's Prince of Sin series!

Throne of Nightmares, the third standalone in Kerri Maniscalco's Prince of Sin series, brings together Prince Sloth—a reclusive scholar who loathes venturing beyond his enchanted library—and Lore Brimstone, a book-loving librarian whose penchant for immersive stories takes a literal turn after a mysterious caravan visit transports her into a nightmarish realm. Tasked with locating the Book of Nightmares, an artifact capable of shattering worlds and freeing the Goddess of Night, they must navigate twisted versions of Lore's favorite novels, where dark magic warps reality, betrayals lurk in every shadow, and survival hinges on outsmarting deadly games that test their wits, wills, and burgeoning connection. As the barrier between gods and mortals frays under escalating threats, Lore channels her inner heroine while Sloth confronts the perils of the heart he long avoided, racing to avert catastrophe in a tale blending perilous quests, forbidden romance, and meta-literary intrigue.

Honestly, Navessa Allen said to read this book by Alys Murphy and we will do whatever she tells us to do.

A Little Buzzed by Alys Murray is a steamy romantic comedy centered on Scout Porter, a brilliant but inexperienced sex toy engineer at BuzzCorp whose secret virginity becomes office gossip right before a major product launch, prompting her to seek a quick fix to refocus her team. She teams up with Hudson Bailey, the charming yet equally novice software developer building the app for her latest invention, agreeing to a one-time, strictly professional hookup for mutual "research" that unexpectedly sparks intense chemistry and challenges her walls around love. As their experiment evolves amid workplace pressures and the shadow of her toxic ex, Scout grapples with whether to risk her guarded heart for something real or stick to her no-relationships rule in this witty tale of self-discovery and sizzling tension.

The 5th book in Marion Blackwood's Flame and Thorns series!

War of Fire and Fury by Marion Blackwood is the fifth and final book in the Flame and Thorns series, where Selena battles the debilitating effects of her magic while her side lags behind in the escalating war against the Iceheart Dynasty. As friends confront personal demons amid mounting chaos, overdue tensions erupt, testing relationships, loyalties, and hearts in a high-stakes fight where survival is uncertain. The story races toward resolution, questioning who will endure the ashes of this fiery conflict to witness a new era.​

The second book in B.K. Borison's Heartstrings series following First Time Caller!

And Now, Back to You follows Delilah Stewart, a TV meteorologist desperate to be seen as a serious journalist, and Jackson Clark, a meticulous radio weatherman who prefers structure over chaos, as they are reluctantly paired to cover a major snowstorm and boost their station’s ratings. Trapped together by work and weather, their long-running rivalry gradually shifts into a tentative friendship as they strike a deal: she’ll help him loosen up while he helps her prove she’s more than on-air fluff, all against a backdrop of cozy cabins, found family, and the warm, slow-burn tension of two opposites learning how to truly show up for each other without either of them quite knowing what that might mean yet.

The Wicked and the Damned by Rebecca Robinson, the second book in the Dark Inheritance Trilogy, follows Vaasa after she's torn from her husband Reid and dragged back to her homeland in chains, reduced from ruler to political pawn under the control of Ozik, a cunning Zetyr witch who grips her magic tightly. Facing annulment, forced betrothal, and a kingdom that feels alien, she navigates Ozik's schemes to seize power behind the Asteryan throne while her magic flares unpredictably and a cryptic message from her mother hints at a lost necklace that could free her. As a ghost from her past resurfaces among suitors and Reid plots across the sea to reunite with her, Vaasa balances deception, espionage, and desperate bids for control in a web of betrayal where love and survival hang by a thread.

Long before the veil, three races shared the galaxy in peace. During the Festival of Lights on Saedn, Emperor Ezerith Stormborne and his Elven wife Ahsiah visit the Caelestis imperial family for one final celebration, unaware that everything is about to change. Stopped between worlds by Astor, the God of wisdom, Ezerith is forced to witness a future where his heir is forged into a weapon and the world is left broken and unhealed, unless he surrenders the Stormborne crown and everything he loves. A Crown of Storms is a companion novella to A Fate of Two Crowns (suggested to read 1st), telling a mythic, emotional story of lost empires, god-touched destiny, and the quiet choices that save worlds.

The Wings That Bind by Briar Boleyn, the third book in the Bloodwing Academy series, continues at the tumultuous dark academia institution where a second dragon awakens with a tainted heart, its power seized by two ruthless highbloods determined to expose bloody secrets along Sangratha's borders. The protagonist grapples with her friend Florence's near-death survival and mysterious new bond to a dragon, questioning its impact on their sisterly connection, while navigating turmoil at the academy under a shocking new headmaster. Amid betrayals, shifting dynamics with the enigmatic Blake Drakharrow—who hides desperate secrets behind his gray eyes—and escalating threats of cruelty and power struggles, survival demands confronting heartbreak, hidden agendas, and the real nightmare unfolding in this morally gray world of dragons, vampires, and forbidden ties.

Beneath by Ariel Sullivan is a dystopian romance prequel to the Conform series, set in an underground city where survivors of nuclear fallout cling to life six years after the apocalypse. Sasha Cadell, a haunted young woman working in tunnel expansion to bury her grief over lost loved ones, gets recruited by determined Force commander Tristian Hayes for his elite team on a high-risk surface mission. Thrust into grueling training amid shady secrets and faction tensions, she confronts inner demons, forges tense alliances with allies and rivals, and battles sizzling attraction to Tristian that challenges her emotional walls, all while the fate of humanity hinges on their success against threats deadlier than radiation.​

The Night We Met by Abby Jimenez follows Larissa, a hardworking woman juggling side hustles who makes a split-second choice after a concert to ride home with one guy, unaware that his best friend Chris is the one who truly clicks with her through shared laughs, book swaps, co-parenting a chaotic rescue Yorkie, and debates over the best bread. Now dating the wrong man while her easy friendship with Chris deepens into unspoken longing, she faces the torment of what could have been, as he wrestles with loyalty to his friend versus the pull of a connection that feels destined yet impossible. This emotional romance explores right person, wrong time themes with witty banter, heartfelt sacrifices, and the ache of suppressed feelings in a story of healing, found family, and daring to rewrite fate.

Game On by Navessa Allen, the third book in the Into Darkness series, pits Tyler Neumann—a man fueled by years of resentment toward his absent father—against Stella McCormick, a privileged tattoo artist whose world of wealth he despises and plans to infiltrate for revenge. From their instant mutual loathing at first sight in her parlor, Tyler blackmails Stella into a fake girlfriend role, thrusting her into high-society pretense while she uncovers his vengeful scheme, only for their explosive hate to ignite undeniable chemistry amid forced proximity and power plays. This dark rom-com explores enemies-to-lovers tension with morally gray characters, laugh-out-loud banter, betrayal, kidnapping risks, and scorching attraction that blurs the line between destruction and desire.

The 3rd book in the Sins of the Zodiac series by the Twisted Sisters (Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti)!

Cinder Vale is an upcoming dark romantasy and the third book in Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti’s Sins of the Zodiac series, a spin-off set in the same brutal Fae world as Zodiac Academy, and it continues the saga of morally gray, power-hungry characters locked in an intense enemies-to-lovers dynamic where violence, magic, and desire are tightly intertwined. The story centers on wicked, battle-scarred Fae whose fates are tangled with the stars, forcing them to confront both destiny and the consequences of their cruelty as they’re drawn toward a romance that may be as destructive as it is inevitable, while broader conflicts in their world escalate around them. Because the full publisher blurb and detailed plot description have not yet been released, specific character names and major story beats remain under wraps, but readers can expect high angst, sharp banter, villainous leads, and the kind of painful, slow-burning tension that defined the earlier books in the series.

Rites of the Starling by Devney Perry is the second book in the Shield of Sparrows series, where a princess separated from her love after a devastating attack journeys through a cursed realm on the brink of destruction from an impending crux migration. Lost, terrified, and hunted by monsters, she protects a vulnerable little girl while kidnapped by a powerful priest, embracing her role as Guardian amid exhaustion and homesickness. As everyone pressures her to become a queen, spy, or sacrifice, she uncovers family secrets that could save their world, questioning if her strength and potential monstrous power will reunite her with the man who holds her heart or demand the ultimate price.

Tempest Blade by Danielle L. Jensen, the sixth and final book in The Bridge Kingdom series, centers on Ahnna, a fugitive framed for her father's murder and pursued by soldiers under the ruthless Queen Alexandra's command, who desperately races to reach Ithicana and warn her brother of an existential threat to their homeland. Her path crosses with Prince James, the man she loves but who betrayed her trust, forcing a tense pursuit filled with schemes, alliances, and unresolved passion amid betrayals from across kingdoms. As multiple perspectives from series favorites converge in a web of political intrigue, ancient grudges, and high-stakes battles, Ahnna navigates survival, loyalty, and redemption to protect her people in an epic clash deciding the fate of empires.

Fury Bound is a dark romantasy sequel in the Wolves of Ruin (Dire Bound) series that follows Meryn Cooper, a newly crowned queen who inherits both a fractured kingdom and a brutal war. As Nocturna buckles under generations of lies and unrest, Meryn must rely on her bond with her direwolf Anassa and a small circle of allies while navigating deadly politics, a suspicious populace, and the escalating danger facing her younger sister, Saela. The only person she can fully lean on is Stark Therion, a dangerous Alpha she once believed despised her, whose unwavering loyalty and intoxicating presence tempt her toward a level of power that could save or doom everything she loves, blending slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers tension with high-stakes fantasy conflict.

Broken Dove continues Wren Darlington’s story in a world split between enhanced “Mods” and ruling “Primes,” picking up after her cover as a double agent has been blown and she’s finally made it back behind allied lines. While Cross works deep in enemy territory, Wren finds that safety is mostly an illusion: distrust, buried agendas, and a brutal escalating war force her to question every allegiance—especially when a reunion with a once‑trusted friend complicates both her heart and the rebellion’s plans.

Fever Dream is a contemporary western reality‑TV romance where professional bull rider Emmett Bush agrees to be the bachelor on a dating show purely to earn enough money to save his struggling family farm. Julia Silva, the sharp, no‑nonsense location consultant, and the younger sister of his fiercest rival shows up fully prepared to hate him, only for their snarky clashes on set to morph into a very off‑limits, behind‑the‑scenes connection that threatens both the show’s scripted HEAs and Emmett’s carefully guarded heart.

Ballad of the Falling Dragons by Sarah A. Parker is the second book in the Moonfall series, where Raeve continues her thirst for vengeance after explosive revelations, grappling with her forgotten identity as the presumed deceased royal Elluin Neván and her past connection to Kaan, the warrior king of the Burn. She embarks on a journey of self-discovery amid a kingdom fractured by betrayal, prophecy, and an awakening ancient force that disrupts the balance between humans and dragons, forcing choices between chasing death or embracing life. With heart-pounding action, scorching romance, and escalating magic, Raeve navigates danger and secrets in a world on the brink of its most devastating moonfall yet.

Light Wielder is the romantasy sequel to Metal Slinger, set several years after Jovie’s choices helped ignite a devastating war between once-allied kingdoms. Now known across the realm as the powerful Light Wielder, she is determined to use her magic to protect the neutral Maile people from the conflict she helped start, even if it means suppressing the magical bond that still ties her to Prince Acker and giving up any hope of repairing their fractured relationship. Acker, trapped in his father King Edmond’s brutal campaign and in an arranged marriage, cannot let go of Jovie and secretly reaches her through dreams as new dark forces and dangerous political alliances gather. As the war escalates and rumors of an even greater darkness rise, both Jovie and Acker are pushed to choose between duty and their hearts in a story filled with political intrigue, forbidden love, and high-stakes magic.

Harvest Season returns to Cape Carnage (book 2), a deceptively quaint coastal town where secrets, bodies, and bad decisions pile up fast. Nolan, still trying to keep a lid on the town’s mounting chaos, digs into mysteries that only seem to multiply, while Harper’s carefully buried past starts clawing its way back to the surface and threatening the fragile life she’s built. As true-crime obsessives descend on town and pressure intensifies from all sides, the line between hunter and hunted blurs, forcing Nolan and Harper to question who they can trust—and whether their twisted, undeniable connection will save them or drag them under with the rest of Cape Carnage’s sins.

The audiobook is narrated by Teddy Hamilton and Angel Pean, duet narration.

Daggermouth is a dark dystopian enemies-to-lovers romance set in New Found Haven, a city divided by rigid social rings and ruled by a masked elite. It follows Shadera Kael, a lethal mercenary raised to kill, and Greyson Serel, the president’s son and the regime’s executioner, whose forced political union turns survival into a battle of secrets, power, and rebellion.

In the Wake of the Ruined is the dark, romantic second book in the Siren Mage duology, following Siren queen Imogen Nel after she has claimed her ancestral crown and can no longer hide the monstrous magic bound to her through a corrupted connection with the ancient deity Eusia. As war looms and rival factions scramble for power and magic, Imogen is determined to sever that bond and protect her storm‑lashed realm, even though shifting alliances and her forbidden, deepening feelings for Theodore, the overburdened king of neighboring Varya, complicate every choice she makes. When Imogen appears unexpectedly on Theodore’s ship, their shared mission to end Eusia forces them into close quarters where political danger, prophecy, and their perilous desire collide, pushing Imogen to decide whether the chaos and ruin she was foretold to bring will mark an ending—or the beginning of something new.

The Romance Revival by Christina Lauren follows Emery Finch, a driven scientist whose whirlwind marriage to the charming Luca has been worn down by distance, missed moments, and the demands of her work. After a tragic accident changes everything, Emery gets an extraordinary second chance to reconnect with the man she loves, and the story blends romance, memory, and a touch of sci-fi into an emotional look at what it takes to save a relationship.

A Forsaken Prophecy is a gritty romantasy sequel to A Forbidden Alchemy, set in Belavere Trench as full war erupts between the magical Artisans and the Craftsmen. Patrick, the last Alchemist, and Nina, the only known earth Charmer, are taken prisoner by the Artisans, forcing Patrick’s rebel movement into a desperate position even as he’s unexpectedly reunited with his long‑imprisoned father. When Nina’s first love, Theo, helps them escape, the fractured group must follow clues in an ancient prophecy that may lead to an endless source of idium—the power that could decide the war’s outcome—while traveling through volatile Craftsman towns and facing old allies and enemies. As tensions rise and loyalties are tested, Patrick and Nina’s star‑crossed connection is pushed to its breaking point, and both must decide where their hearts and allegiances truly lie in a world of high‑class magic, underworld grit, and looming catastrophe.

Prince of Swords by Elise Kova continues the Arcana Academy story with Clara Graysword on the run, hunted by powerful enemies and forced to rely on dangerous new alliances to survive. Still entangled with Prince Kaelis, she has to navigate tarot magic, political betrayal, and growing feelings while uncovering secrets about Oricalis and the academy that could change everything.

The Lion and the Deathless Dark by Carissa Broadbent is a dark fantasy romance set in a world of eternal night where humans and vampires have been at war for years. It follows Kyrene, a bounty hunter driven by loss and revenge, who is forced to strike a dangerous bargain with Septimus, a mysterious vampire prince, in order to survive and pursue the goddess she blames for everything. As they hunt through a world of prophecies, curses, and blood-soaked conflict, the story balances vengeance, survival, and a slow-burning connection that grows between enemies.

Bedeviled by Laura Thalassa is the final book in the Bewitched series and follows Selene Bowers and Memnon Uvagukis as they face the aftermath of a bond that spans thousands of years. The story centers on their forced marriage, the strain of dangerous magic that may be consuming Memnon, and a looming threat from an old enemy who seems determined to finish what she started. It’s a witchy romantasy built around soulmates, ancient history, dark magic, and the effort to protect both their love and the coven as everything starts to unravel.

The Knave and the Moon picks up after the ruin of Aisling Cathedral, with Sybil trapped in a poisonous “victory” as the king’s bride while the kingdom of Traum slides deeper into fear and fanaticism. Benji flaunts their union with a series of brutal public tournaments, using spectacle to tighten his grip on power, even as Sybil drugged, watched, and written off as a sacred symbol quietly plots his downfall. When a masked champion with no name and no memories begins to dominate the lists, he becomes Sybil’s unexpected lifeline, drawing her into a dangerous alliance that forces her to weigh the cost of saving a faith that has already broken her against the chance to finally remake their world.

Burn of the Everflame is the epic, war‑torn finale of The Kindred’s Curse Saga, set in the realm of Emarion as open conflict erupts between the powerful Descended demigods and the mortal‑led forces determined to overthrow them. With battles raging on multiple fronts, ruthless leader Ophiucae drives an army of vengeful mortals in the north while the secretive Guardians of the Everflame plot their long‑brewing rebellion in the south, leaving the magical Crowns of Lumnos trapped between two deadly enemies and forced into an uneasy alliance to save their people. As hidden truths about the Crowns’ past and a fated, missing heart come to light, Diem Bellator’s fight against injustice and her hard‑won found family collide with a prophecy that suggests a single, world‑shaking bond could either burn everything down or become the last spark of hope in the darkness.

Some bargains are sealed with blood...Others with fire...The deadliest are sealed with a kiss...

Saige Grayson has always believed stories could heal—even when her own body refuses to. As the most promising bookbinder in the capital, she’s learned to work through chronic pain and crushing debt, restoring other people’s treasures while trying not to fall apart herself. But when the man she owes decides her rare talent is worth more than her payments, Saige is traded to the Azkari—an immortal race forged by the gods for war—and imprisoned in their ancient stronghold.

Her only chance of survival lies with Archer, a fallen Azkari general imprisoned beside her —cursed, dangerous, and impossible to ignore. He offers her a way out, and in return, Saige must help him retrieve and restore an ancient book. But the book is made of living magic, powerful enough to stop a great evil—or unleash it. And as Saige works with Archer, the tome begins to awaken something dark and dangerous—both in the realm and within her.

As their enemies close in and buried memories resurface, Saige and Archer must decide what they’re willing to their freedom, their fragile trust…or the spark that could ignite the world.

THE INSTANT VIRAL SENSATION! An all-consuming, epic romantasy – perfect for fans of Dire Bound, Phantasma AND ACOTAR

Narrated in duet style

REVENGE CALLS HER. DUTY BINDS HIM

In a world where divine power bleeds into the mortal realm, Thais Morvaren has mastered the art of deception.

Secretly, she hides her ability to forge weapons from starlight.

But, when Thais’ powers are exposed, she finds herself forced into the deadly Trials of Ascension -where those with divine powers are given a choice: ascend. . .or die trying.

Trapped in a competition she never wanted to enter, she transforms her fear into purpose: to kill Olinthar, King of the Gods.

Only the trials bind her to a mentor: Xül. A dark prince with blood-soaked hands, a sharp tongue, and dangerous secrets of his own. He might be sinfully hot, but Thais cannot let herself be drawn into the heat that pulses between them.

Because, to take down a god, she must become one, even if it costs her everything. . .

© Bree Grenwich and Parker Lennox 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026

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THE EPIC ROMANTASY THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT.

In a world where divine power bleeds into the mortal realm, Thais Morvaren has mastered the art of deception. Secretly, she hides her ability to forge weapons from starlight.

But, when Thais’ powers are exposed, she finds herself forced into the deadly Trials of Ascension –where those with divine powers are given the choice: Ascend. . .or die trying.

Worse yet, her twin brother is forced into the trials alongside her.

Trapped in a competition she never wanted to enter, she transforms her fear into purpose: to kill Olinthar, King of the Gods.

But to take down a god, she must become one, even if it costs her everything – including the dark prince whose secrets rival her own. . .

© Bree Grenwich and Parker Lennox 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026

Cursed City by Kate Golden is the second Harker Academy novel, an urban-fantasy romance that follows demon hunter Viv Abbot as she navigates her increasingly dangerous life at a school for those who confront supernatural threats. When someone close to her disappears, Viv is pushed into an uneasy partnership with a volatile ally and drawn beyond the academy into Astera’s criminal underworld, all while a bounty puts her and her loved ones in danger. With secrets, shifting loyalties, monsters hiding in plain sight, and her own darkness becoming harder to ignore, the story delivers high-stakes action, morally gray characters, forbidden attraction, and a race to protect the city she calls home.

THRESHING DAY IS COMING . . .

Thirteen unforgettable stories. One Legendary Day. The bond that changes everything.

In the harrowing conclusion of The Eating Woods trilogy, an age-old prophecy will come to pass, plunging the immortal world into a blighted web of destruction and despair.

Fate has never been entirely kind to Maevyth Bronwick. Though, after having survived a sinister plague, grotesque monsters, and gut-wrenching tragedy, she never imagined things could possibly get worse. But cursed gods, she was wrong.

It seems fate was only sharpening its claws.

Ensnared in the golden gauntlet of the most sadistic general in Aethyria, Maevyth faces the wrath of a jealous tyrant who longs to watch her suffer a slow and painful ruin.

A torment said to be worse than death.

Without the protection of her blood magic, Maevyth is no more than a powerless mortal and must fight the urge to succumb to the cruelty. Not an easy task, given the devastating loss she refuses to accept—and rightly so.

Because Zevander “The Scorpion” Rydainn isn’t dead, after all.

He’s very much alive and seething with vengeance. Brimming with rage. Merciless in his pursuit to reclaim his beloved mate and bring the ancient godsflame to anyone who stands in his way.

A necessary brutality when a slumbering god awakens and Aethyria’s foretold destruction reignites the hunt of those who seek Maevyth’s precious blood.

Prophecies will unravel. Walls will crumble. Kingdoms will fall. And through it all, a monolith of truth stands unbroken:
Their love may conquer all, but death will tear them apart.

The interconnected standalone and book 4 in the Ever Seas series following The Ever King, The Ever Queen and The Mist Thief.

The Stolen Crown by L. J. Andrews is a dark fantasy romance set in the Ever Seas world, following Mira, a glamorous fae princess, and Tait, the guarded, intimidating cousin of the Ever King. When an otherworldly storm strands the pair far from their kingdom, their mutual dislike is put to the test as they must rely on each other to survive hostile terrain, ancient dangers, and a threat so powerful it has been erased from history. It’s a forced-proximity, enemies-to-lovers adventure with sea magic, sharp banter, and plenty of dangerous chemistry.

Scorch the realm. Bring the dawn.

Throne of Glass meets The Return of the King in the highly anticipated conclusion to the Best of #BookTok Shattered Crown trilogy.

A Fractured World

The fragile peace forged in the wake of the Crucible is unraveling. With the rise of an old foe and ancient magic stirring, the scars dividing Arcanis have begun to bleed anew, and the future of the realm hangs by a thread.

A Queen of Shadow

Elyria Lightbreaker has paid a devastating price to save her loved ones. Now, she faces a whole new darkness—and must decide how much more of herself she is willing to give to save a world that has already taken so much.

A Man on the Brink

Rocked by the secrets of his past and the truth behind his power, Cedric Thorne scours the continent in search of the woman he loves. But as enemies emerge from hiding and Elyria is pulled ever farther from reach, he must face the terrifying possibility that saving her may mean becoming something unforgivable. And once his fire is unleashed, there may be no putting it out.

A Final Reckoning

Bound by love but burdened by prophecy, Elyria and Cedric stand at the crossroads of Arcanis’s future. Together, they will confront a truth neither can Not all wounds can be healed, and the price victory demands may not be worth paying.

SHADOW AND SON is the third and final installment in the Shattered Crown trilogy, perfect for fans of realm-shattering high stakes fantasy, character-driven plots, rich world-building, a diverse cast of characters, elemental and shadow magic, and steamy, tension-filled romance—as well as authors like Carissa Broadbent, Penn Cole, Helen Scheuerer, Raven Kennedy, and Sarah J. Maas.

Content This is an adult dark romantasy book that contains strong language, dark themes, and open door spice, and is thus recommended for mature readers.

Official cover to be revealed.

Authored by Briar Boleyn, this novel concludes the dark academia romantasy series following Medra Pendragon and Blake Drakharrow.

Sarah J. Maas has confirmed both books are coming, with book 6 scheduled for October 27, 2026, and book 7 for January 12, 2027, and that she’s described them as parts of one very large, continuous narrative rather than two completely separate arcs, but she has not shared titles, POV characters, or concrete plot synopsis yet.

When darkness means certain death and survival depends on reaching the dawn, the woman whose magic broke the world will carve another path: defy the dusk. From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Bridge Kingdom comes the first book in a gritty post-apocalyptic fantasy duology.

In the Sundered world, there are two options: Ride the dawn, or face what rises in the night.

Twenty years ago, Lirien’s magic fractured the world and unleashed nocturnal creatures that brought civilization to its knees. Amidst the carnage came salvation: The most powerful survivors were invited to board Dawnrider, a high-speed rig that would deliver those aboard into a new era.

The rest of humanity was left to die.

Instead, a king rose from the darkness to lead them.

In the years since, Lirien has dedicated her magic to Dawnrider while secretly plotting to overthrow the tyrant who rules the rig with an iron fist. But just as Lirien is ready to strike against him, she is violently abducted by Vox—the king of the feralists.

The mercurial Vox gives her two choices: Fight the creatures that hunt the night or be fed to them. Lirien agrees to join his ranks, but embarks on a strategy of seduction that will return her to Dawnrider.

Yet as Vox pushes the limits of her magic, Lirien begins to question whether defying the dusk is the true path to salvation. Intoxicated by both Vox and his war against the night, Lirien must decide where her loyalties truly lie—and how far she’s willing to go for redemption.

A cursed sea king, a stolen bride, and a fate meant for another.

They say madness dwells in the ocean's depths…and in the eyes of the Drowned King. Cursed to take a human bride and break her mind the moment she sees his face, the Drowned King spends his life in torment, watching. Waiting.

Lou was never meant to be chosen. Branded from birth as a saltwitch, she has always been seen as the cursed shadow of her moonblessed twin. Now, veiled and bound in marriage to a man she must never see, she's thrust into a life of ancient gods and unraveling fate…and unspeakable desire.

Yet even as fear becomes tangled with a perilous longing for the Drowned King's heated touch, the truth of her choosing looms over her like a siren's song. It rages louder with every breath she takes as whispers travel through the kingdoms: rumblings of war, of ancient goddesses awakening, of a queen with saltwater on her lips who will change everything.

There is no stopping fate, for though she was never meant to be chosen, the moon has already summoned the tide.

Never listen to the pleas of the dead.
Never betray the oaths made to the spirits.
Never make a deal with a Hag.
Never trust the Fae.

The Great Elm placed a task upon my soul which only death or triumph can release me from.

I am more than I thought myself to be but less than fate seems to believe I might be.

Hendrix Bane has marked me for death as surely as I have marked him as my enemy. I am trapped in the castle of my adversary and all that passed between us before this moment has been cast aside like ashes from a fire that burned too hot and too fast to bask in.

My sister is lost to me once more and doubts gnaw at my insides. All the things I never wanted myself to believe have forced themselves to the forefront of my mind. Did I even achieve anything in those trees? Or will the world rejoice at my success only to curse my name for their downfall in the end?

I have an impossible task to fulfil and my accomplice in it has nothing but hatred for me in his heart. So now I’m at the mercy of the man who helped me survive the curse of the forest. And his wrath is nothing short of sinful.

I only pray I don’t lose myself to the corruption which has taken hold of him. And I don’t know if I will escape him before I’m consumed by it too.

But maybe that’s what I’m hoping for.

*** Lightwing is a dark Romantasy from the bestselling authors of Zodiac Academy, Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti. It is a heady cocktail of Summoners, seduction and spirits, set to get your heart racing and feet kicking. There will be a ruinous, black hearted love interest, a rebellious, ruthless FMC, plot twists, cliff hangers, dark humour and a healthy seasoning of make-you-blush spice. It is not for the faint of heart. All those who enter the forest are bound by its terms – will you walk willingly into the dark? ***

THE FINAL WAR BEGINS, AND THE CONSEQUENCES CAN MEAN COMPLETE DESOLATION.

As Nismera grapples with the promise of victory after her greatest enemy is seemingly defeated, a new, darker threat arises. As the power of the universe shifts and accords are struck, no longer is it gods against gods, but a fight against monsters.

An unlikely alliance forms when Dianna, Kaden, and Isaiah are thrust into a reality not their own. Forced to work with those from their pasts will either make or break the three of them. In searching for a way back, they discover that an old relic may be the key to survival across the realms.

A RACE AGAINST TIME ITSELF IS SET IN MOTION FOR THEM TO RETURN TO THEIR WORLD BEFORE THERE IS NO WORLD LEFT.

Return to a world sparkling with dark magic and desire with this highly anticipated sequel to the enemies-to-lovers romantasy sensation Rose in Chains…

Briony Rosewood escaped the worst of it – or so she tells herself. Though forced to serve the woman who gutted her kingdom, she has the protection of the powerful Hearst family. But even they have their limits. Now Briony must do the unthinkable: share her magic – and her heart – with Toven Hearst. Once her enemy…now her tentative ally.

Forced to travel to distant kingdoms to play the part of Toven’s adoring heartspring, their survival depends on Briony pretending to love the man whose family helped destroy her own. But the cruellest part is that her treacherous heart has always been his.

While she smiles for the enemy, behind closed doors Briony feeds the rebellion with whispered information and dangerous new alliances. And the Hearsts harbour secrets of their own – but none is darker than Toven’s shadowy, devastating gift.

When the lost daughter of Evermore finally chooses where her heart belongs, everyone will come to know the full force of their combined power – and her wrath.

From USA Today bestselling author Sarah Hawley comes the stunning conclusion to her darkly enchanting Shards of Magic series following Servant of Earth and Princess of Blood.

Princess Kenna of Blood House has decided who to support as the next ruler of Mistei, but one wrong move shatters the fragile truce of the Accord and plunges the kingdom into civil war. In the chaos, hundreds of faeries lie dead, and Kenna and the two rebel princes are captured.

With all other potential rulers imprisoned, two faeries crueler and more ambitious than even the late tyrant king claim the throne. Kenna is sure if they don’t kill her first, her guilt will. Her misstep could have lost the war.

But Kenna will never give up, no matter what horrors the enemy inflicts on her. Not when her house is looking to her for a brighter future. Not when she has finally found someone who loves her just as fiercely as she loves him. Yet with every blow she is dealt, the limits of how far she is willing to go to win the war get pushed further and further. In striving to transform Mistei for the better, Kenna risks losing her greatest strength—her humanity.

FAKE AN ENGAGEMENT TO THE ICE KING TO TRAP AN ENEMY.
END THE SHAM BETROTHAL ONCE THE FOE IS CAUGHT.
WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG?

If I were mortal, the epitaph on my tombstone would read: ‘Here lies Isla Ríhbiadh, cherished daughter of Fallon and Lorcan, crown princess of Luce, and blunderer like no other.’ Luckily, I’m an immortal shifter sorceress, so my countless slipups haven’t resulted in my untimely demise. Yet.

When my latest blunder lands me in the steam chamber of a very naked and very irritable Faerie king, I worry the pointy-eared Glacin will dispose of my body under six feet of solid ice. Instead, he suggests we get married.

Our betrothal is purely strategic, meant only to trap King Konstantin’s shifter-hating enemies. He’s uninterested in finding love, and I’m uninterested in falling for a man who isn’t my mate. A fool-proof alliance.

Obviously, I’m a fool for thinking this, since nothing I ever do goes right.

What starts as a friendly ruse soon turns into a perilous game. One that blurs the line between scheming and desire. Between childhood fantasies and adult realities.

Between the Ice King and me.

House of Burning Frost is a tale of peril, passion, and the power of love to transcend the confines of fate.

What was lost will be reclaimed.

Prythian might never be the same again. Traditional alliances are crumbling, and no amount of diplomacy seems sufficient to repair them. With the continued threat of Koschei the Deathless on the horizon, a united front is crucial--and farther out of reach than it has ever been before.

Bonds will be tested. Power will shift. And old enemies will emerge from nightmares of the past.

As the Night Court's Inner Circle disperses far and wide, desperate for any advantage against Koschei and his mighty allies, peace hangs by a fragile thread. But hope can be spun from the darkest of shadows, and the Night Court has its own part to play in the looming crescendo.

The highly anticipated sequel to the instant New York Times and global bestselling phenomenon, The Love Hypothesis.

Olive Smith finally has her PhD, and she's living her happy ever after. Well, not quite hereverafter, since postdoctoral fellowships are temporary by nature, but she doesn't mind: she has her friends, her research, and best of all, she has Dr. Adam Carlsen. Intense, brilliant, endlessly undaunted by the chaos Olive has smuggled into their shared house, Adam is determined to spend his future by her side.

And yet, there are no fairy tales in academia. Being in love with another researcher means navigating the hard reality of clashing schedules, an increasingly grim and ultracompetitive job market, and Olive's desire to be seen as a formidable scientist in her own right.

Being with Adam is the most real thing Olive has ever known. As the pressure tightens and the stakes rise, she'll have to set all confounding variables aside and learn to trust her heart.

Reeling from major upheaval as her ties to the rebellion threaten to be revealed, Emeline must decide where her loyalties—and her heart—lie.

The game is simple: Who loves whom more. The winner lives and the loser dies.

Emeline wakes in the clouds to a terrible reality. The rebellion has fallen. Hal has been captured, her life tied to his in a twisted game of the Illum leader’s creation. And Emeline must serve the procreation contract with her Mate, Collin, the youngest member of the Illum. But in the clouds, you can only trust what you see, not what they say—and the fight is far from over.

Determined to set things right, Emeline begins to gather allies new and old, leading her to shocking discoveries about the true nature of the rebellion. Everyone above and beneath is carrying secrets, and the efforts to bring down the Illum run deeper than Emeline could have imagined. The truth will shake things to the very core.

The revolution is here . . . and it might cost her everything.

The final story in the Shield of Sparrows trilogy.

Fight for the monster you love…

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author Brynne Weaver comes the third book in the sinfully seductive Seasons of Carnage trilogy where dark romantic comedy meets thrilling suspense—and where love is wounded prey

It’s open season on love, and Harper Starling is ready to kill.

After her world is torn apart, there’s only one thing on Harper’s Kill Nolan Rhodes. She’s determined to follow his trail and hunt down her traitorous ex-boyfriend. But there’s a problem—the clues don’t add up. And by the time Harper understands the game she’s playing, it may be too late to save her quarry.

Her final move? Strike an impossible bargain and break her most sacred vow.

And Nolan’s not thrilled with the result.

After weeks of captivity and a serious injury, Nolan knows he should run from Cape Carnage. La Plume is a grenade ready to blow his life apart, and Nolan’s last hope is the woman who broke his heart. But their common enemy is a brilliant manipulator who will stop at nothing to bend Harper to his will. Now Nolan must Destroy his obsession with the woman who nearly killed him? Or stand at her side and fight
back?

Every choice is a risk. Each move is a sacrifice. And in Cape Carnage, love is both the weapon and the moral wound.

Hunting Season is a dark romance with mature themes. Please check content warnings at the beginning of the book.

The story continues in Stormside…

The Wolf Queen by Lauren Palphreyman is a fantasy romance set in a world where the human Southlands and the werewolf ruled Northlands stand on the brink of war, and Princess Aurora’s choices could tip the balance. After years of being treated as a political pawn, Aurora’s life is upended when her path once again collides with the powerful alpha wolves whose rivalries, secrets, and fragile alliances have already reshaped her fate in earlier books. Now caught between duty to her kingdom, the pull of the wild northern lands she’s come to know, and a tangled web of bonds and forbidden feelings, Aurora must decide what kind of queen she wants to be and which monsters, human or wolf, she will stand against without knowing who will survive the coming conflict.