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 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.