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December 26-28, 2025
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We would like to give a few shout-outs to some awesome people in the book community!
Oh my goodness!! I'm thrilled to give you this Spotlight!!
MegBoz is AMAZING!
She does so much for the book community. Trust me, you'll love her videos!!
The community I have found through reading books and making my silly videos have changed my life, and the experience has changed me for the better!
I have had the pleasure to read so many books this year! It’s very hard to narrow done my favorite book of the year to just one so I narrowed it down to two! The Hunter & The Knight. Book 1 of The Endless Frontier by the talented Brett Lurie! It’s a series unlike any other series I have ever read before, and it got me out of my reading slump. It also helped recapture my love of reading again! The second book of the year for me was Conversations on the Edge by Devin McMillan! My biggest book flex used to be that I never cried from a book before, but that streaked ended. This book gave me all the feels, and I loved it so much! It’s a heartwarming story that I still think about all the time! In my spare time I love watching tv and movies, as I try to keep up with the absolute love of my life, my 8 year old German Shepard name Peyton.
Our Awesome TikTok friend!
MegBoz
My name is meg Bozarth! I am 29 years old and I live in San Diego, California! As a kid I did everything I could to avoid reading! I could never focus on reading a book, so the fact that 29 year old me is now an avid reader, who loves making book videos and reviewing books, would send little me into a comma! I recently discovered the booktok community in November of 2024.
In January of this year, I took a break from my account due to some health issues. I struggle with chronic stomach issues and mental health issues. In late September of this year, I decided to start up my account again, and it’s been one of the biggest blessings of my life.
Besides reading and reviewing books, I also have an indie author spotlight series on my page, where I weekly showcase amazing indie authors!
Here are 3 awesome Facebook Groups we love and support. We hope you'll join all three!
Book Besties is an awesome book community on Facebook. I love these ladies! You'll find some amazing friends here. Plus, they have small groups you can join to help you knock that huge TBR list you have down!
Becca Love and her group are amazing! They have become awesome friends with us in Fireside Book Cafe.
Join one of the Admins' TBR teams today.
ENChanting Reads is the reader and author group for author E.N. Chanting. It's meant to be a fun place for authors and readers to chat all things bookish. Authors are welcome to post about their work, along with book services and artists. It's a group who supports indie authors and works to promote positivity. We love humor and industry relevant discussions. Check us out and help us reach 1,000 members!
ENChanting Reads is an awesome group! EN is amazing and does a lot to help Indie Authors. I highly recommend her group. She's really sweet. I'm so glad I met her.
Help her reach her goal of 1000 members
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Alisha Clark and her amazing team have a lot to offer for authors and readers. You'll find lots of thrillers, steamy romances, and much more.
B!tchy Book Lovers hosts New Release Parties, too.
Alisha is really helpful. She's been very kind to me and I'd love to see her group grow. Jump over and check them out.
We are giving spotlights to 2 amazing Authors.
Becca Swan
Becca is Super Amazing!
I love working with her. She's very helpful and so so sweet. I'm honored to have met her. And thrilled she has this spotlight with us today. I highly encourage you to join her group and get to know her.
Hiya, I’m Becca Swan, a multi-genre author who loves writing strong female leads where it’s always darkest before dawn, almost always delivering a happy ending worth fighting for.
My featured book, Alpha’s Christmas Angel, is a sweet romance best described as Hallmark meets werewolves with a splash of Stars Hollow.
You can find me hanging out with readers, sharing updates, and talking about books in my Facebook group, Becca Swan’s Book Haven.
Alpha’s Christmas Angel
Serenity Falls is the last place Angel expects to find healing or love. Still grieving the loss of her husband and feeling like everything is crashing down around her, she leaves her small town and ends up stranded in the middle of a Christmas snowstorm, hoping to outrun her troubles.
She stumbles upon the quiet village of Serenity Falls, she’s instantly drawn to its warmth, its people, and the unexpected sense of belonging that settles over her. Then she meets Nick, a man whose presence melts the chill she carries inside.
As Angel grows closer to him, she begins to sense there’s more to Nick and this enchanted village than meets the eye. When secrets surface, Angel must decide whether to keep her heart guarded…or trust the pull that might lead her to her Christmas blessing, and her happily ever after.
This book is in our Free Book Blast today.
Mary Cain
Oh, Book Lovers! Mary Cain is awesome. I don't know how we met, but I'm glad we did. I love her books. She's highlighting the one she has in our Book Blast today. Hustle is awesome, but ladies, just wait until you get to book 2. Brody is on a whole different level. Love that man. If you love romance with some heists and feisty females, grab these. Be sure to follow her page. You're going to love her!
Mary Cain’s stories blend the ardent lives of every day folks and the unconventional troublemakers and heartbreakers who cross their paths.
Never catch feelings for your mark—Con Artist 101
Logan has been running cons since he learned to walk. He’s no amateur, but every time the card shark gets near sassy spitfire, Drew Miller, his plans go off the rails. If he doesn’t want his sister wearing orange for the next decade, he’ll have to trick Drew into impeding the recovery of her father’s stolen artwork.
Drew can’t stand Logan Cash, even if he does rock a leather jacket like James Dean. And, okay, his World Series of Poker win is kind of cool. She may have warmed up to him if he didn’t spill coffee all over her fashion illustrations, destroying her shot a winning a contest that would accelerate her career.
Logan’s morally gray soul doesn’t flinch when he’s tasked with conning Drew. But when he finds out the person threatening to ruin his sister’s life is coming after Drew next, he pivots from bad guy to protector. If she learns the truth about Logan, she’ll want nothing to do with him. He knows he’s no good for her, but he’s in too deep to walk away. Can he make things right with Drew without sacrificing the deal that will save his sister?
Mary didn't ask for this, but I'm including it. She's been doing a lot on TikTok lately. I want to give a shoutout to her account.
Follow her today and tell her I sent you, LOL.
This book is in our Free Book Blast today.
Middle Grade & Children's Fantasy
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Forest Rovania's only hope begins with and epic journey! In a magical forest, long forgotten by humans, Jasper, a powerful wolf from Moon Realm, races toward The Jarius Tree, the oldest tree in Forest Rovania. He carries with him troubling news for Anthony, Leader of All. Jasper will take an amazing journey into an unknown realm with his friends Lint, Kevin, and Rover. They must bring the Warriors of the Past back to Forest Rovania to put an end to an evil threat in the forest.
Keywords: Children's Fantasy, Middle grade fantasy, Children's Adventure, Children's animal adventure
Jaspers Journey (Forest Rovania - Book One)
by Debbie Hyde & Neveah Roberson
Christian
Stamped (Breaking out of the Box)
by Debbie Hyde
I see you over there. You are frightened and alone. Many times, life has left you broken and battered. You hide away daily in a dark and cold place. You feel forgotten and unloved. Does anyone even know that you exist? Will happiness ever come for you? All you know is that this place hurts and you want out of it. The world sealed you up inside a cardboard box and stamped you unwanted many times over. But God says, “NO!” Your identity and future are not found in the things that happened to you in your past. God says that you are beautiful. You are loved by God just as the five ladies in this book were. You are loved and you are wanted. Nothing can stop you from the blessings God has declared for you. Stamped, Breaking Out of the Box is a wonderful message of hope and freedom. May this message help you heal from past hurts.
Keywords: women's Christian, spiritual growth, breaking free from past labels, Women's Christian living.
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Her (Beautiful, Loved, Wanted, Matters, Priceless!)
by Debbie Hyde
You are beautiful. You are loved. You are wanted. You matter. You're priceless! The story of the woman at the well shows us just how powerful the love of our Heavenly Father truly is. Jesus traveled to Samaria on purpose just for her, and He transformed her life forever. He also traveled all the way from Heaven to Earth for all of us. This remarkable, loving, and powerful story in the Bible can be an encouragement for each of us so that we can move from the dark, shadowy places life may have thrown us into. You are loved just like she was.
Keywords: Women's Christian, Christian Inspiration, Christian Growth, Women's Christian Fiction
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Women's Fiction
Battle of the Book Clubs
by Abby Woodland
Abigail’s life was perfect until her new neighbors moved in. For one, her neighbor Garrett is really HOT, but his sisters are a bit much. When a rivalry brews between Garrett’s sister Gretchen and Abigail, the stakes are high. Abigail must decide if the drama with Gretchen is worth losing someone she loves.
Keywords: Small town romance, close proximity, frenemies, rom com, contemporary
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Populated (Tales From the Sheep Farm)
by Susan Helene Gottfried
Delia Ford wakes up one morning to the news that her art --and ONLY her art-- has been stolen from a local art gallery. She and the art thief play cat and mouse around town, and by the time it's all over, she's rallied the entire city to her side... including one very attractive Dimitry (Meter) Shaikovsky.
Keywords: strong women, found family, slow-burn romance, loving family, diverse cast of characters
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The Kindness Challenge
by Melissa Cate
Leah’s family is reeling after losing her husband earlier in the year. Thanksgiving is past, and she is trying to find a way to bring him home for the holidays, even if he can’t actually be there. As she plans for their children’s beloved tradition of daily kindness challenges during the month of December, she comes up with an idea to have him be a part of it. 12-year-old Lucy and 9-year-old Micah miss their dad and the special touches he would bring to their kindness challenge every year. They’re quiet and reserved as December begins, but remembering their dad throughout the month delivers light to their eyes again.
Keywords: Christmas Novella Faith Grief Family Holiday Tradition
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Redemption Island
by Barbara R. Harrison
Ten travelers journey to a remote Italian island, each drawn by a summons they cannot explain. The island greets them with unsettling stillness—no television, no radio, no internet. Cut off from the outside world, time seems to shift, slow, and breathe differently. It is here, in this strange quiet, that they meet a mysterious young artist. His haunting sketches that reveal the truth each traveler hides—unsettles them more than isolation ever could. As the island’s secrets entwine with their own, every member of the group is forced to confront the discontent and longing they’ve carried for years. And as the boy’s drawings grow more prophetic, they must each choose: accept the healing the island offers, or cling to the painful familiarity of the lives they left behind.
Keywords: Metaphysical, healing, secrets, spiritual, religious, ghosts
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Historical Fiction
Outback Odyssey
by Paul Rushworth-Brown
A young Yorkshire man, Jimmy, flees a hard post-industrial life and boards the RMS Orion for Australia, hoping for a fresh start. But the outback is harsher than he imagined — scorching days, dangerous work, and secrets buried in the red dust. Guided by Aboriginal wisdom and haunted by the past he’s outrunning, Jimmy discovers resilience, identity, and belonging in the last place he expected. Inspired by lived experience, Outback Odyssey is a powerful historical drama about survival, truth, and the land that shapes us.
Keywords: Historical fiction, Australian outback, post-war journey, Aboriginal culture, survival, identity, resilience, adventure, coming-of-age, migration
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Madeline's Boy
by Sara Powter
Madeline must protect her best friend's son from danger, finding refuge in Sydney and new allies. As they hide from a relentless pursuer, they must risk everything for safety and happiness. Madeline finds love only with Major Tim Hinds, needing to flee again to keep Chip alive. Can Madeline find happiness and keep Chip safe?
Keywords: Clean historical Fiction; Carer finds love; love at first sight; Heir in the way/Jealous uncle; Love finds a way.
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Historical Romance
Ocean Of Fate
by Shalene Marie
A female pirate. A fateful swordfight. A night of passion. After her father’s murder, Alexandra Channing takes to the seas under the guise of a widow to avenge her father’s death and provide for her sister. Privateer Nathaniel James’s ship is boarded by the most beautiful pirate he’s ever seen. Her skills with a rapier are admirable, but he bests her. He gives her an easy choice: death to her crew, or she must give him a single night of pleasure. Nathan’s heart is ice, demanding he turn her in for her crimes, but he desires her nevertheless. Will that intense heat melt the ice? Will the rebellious woman succumb to his seduction, or will she win the battle over him—and over her own heart?
Keywords: Steamy Historical Romance, Enemies to Lovers, Secret Identity, Pirates, Murder, Revenge
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Whispers of the Past
by Michelle Godard-Richer
Fueled by curiosity and her dream of becoming a big-time journalist, Bella Thomas digs deep into the history of her small-town Mayflower, Illinois. The town had thrived until a local factory burned down many years ago, killing its founder, Henry Hinchcliffe, widowing his new wife whose identity was lost, and devastating the economy. Bella vows to unravel the mystery of Henry’s widow and publish a story about her, so she’ll never be forgotten again.
Keywords: Time travel romance, historical mystery, small town romance, sweet romance, suspense
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Fantasy
As the Petal Falls
by Ashley Bundy
In this Beauty & the Beast retelling, Gabby trades her life for her father's when he's kidnapped by a group of strange people from a hidden magical land.
Keywords: fairy tale retellings, hidden kingdoms, coming of age tale, Beauty & the Beast, twisted fairy tales, Little Red Riding Hood, cursed kindgom
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The Runaway (Miss-Fortunate Adventures Backstory 1)
by Megan Russ
...The White Raven is meant to lead the cult to prosperity. Long ago, the Goddess of Death promised prosperity to her people, a leader to shine a light through the darkness. The White Raven will come and free her people... Every hero has a backstory. Before Reed becomes a Death Monk of the Leaf Monastery, she has to escape her family. Her name and her past have been left behind, but the memory lingers. Will her past come back to haunt her one day?
Keywords: Coming of Age, Epic Fantasy, Low Magic, 5e Inspired, Character Backstory, Self Discovery
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Fairytales, folklore and fantasy
by D. David Croot
These fairytales are unique in their freshness and timeless and easy to read and full to the brim of all the magical things life can bring. There is death and sour endings and goodness and rewards and twists and unique spins on old friends we believe we knew all too well.
Keywords: Fantasy, old stories retold, magic, wonder, dragons
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Aerisia: Gateway to the Underworld (The Sunset Lands Beyond trilogy, Book Two)
by Sarah Ashwood
Discovering she is another world’s prophesied heroine was not something Hannah Winters could have ever predicted. However, having accepted the mantle of Aerisia’s Artan, Hannah must now move beyond the pain of the past and conquer her magic in order to save this land. With the Dark Powers growing bolder every day, Hannah’s pursuit of answers leads her to the Underworld, a place where even immortals dare not tread, on a journey from which she may not return…
Keywords: Romantic fantasy, enemies to lovers, YA fantasy, clean books, forced proximity
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Dystopian
Three Sisters: A Tale of Survival (Three Sisters Trilogy Book 1)
by Nikki Lewen
The Three Sisters Trilogy is the story of one uncommonly courageous woman who survives in a devastated world. It’s a story of over-coming hardships, of helping others, of uniting to fight and stay alive. It’s “a story that gets better with each book! Totally binge worthy!”
Keywords: Post-apoc/dystopian tale of survival, with touch of horror, hint of romance, and strong FMCs, Found family, The chosen one, Good vs evil, and Slow-burn second chance romance tropes.
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The boy who would not leave his room
by D. David Croot
The boy who would not leave his room is not a boy at all. How old is he? Who knows... Does it matter? Probably not... What is the point of his docile and meaningless existence? It is unclear. There is no answer for life's riddle.
Keywords: Funny, friends coming together, end of world, satire, exploration of character
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The Race (The Race Series - Book 1)
by Joan De La Haye
Kidnapped. Drugged. Hunted for sport. One hundred women are forced to run, fight, and kill while the rich and powerful place their bets. I’m not here to play their game—I’m here to burn it to the ground. Perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and Battle Royale.
Keywords: dystopian death game dark survival thriller battle royale for adults female revenge psychological dystopian thriller action thriller heroine violent feminist fiction
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Sci-Fi
CTRL-Z
by Iain Benson
Welcome to the zombie apocalypse on repeat. Zane ran to survive, reliving the same day, until he meets fellow looper Nina. Now they'll fight back, even if it risks time itself.
Keywords: Time loops, zombie, apocalypse, sci-fi, no spice
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Shadows of Iron (Daughters of Iron - Book 1)
by Joan De La Haye
In a world of corporate war, survival is the only victory. Three female elite mercenaries turn a high-stakes Shanghai ambush into brutal, explosive payback.
Keywords: Cyberpunk, Techno-Thriller, Dystopian, Female Mercenary Short Story, cyberpunk thriller women, military sci-fi short reads, dystopian action adventure, futuristic urban warfare
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Galaxy Lessons
by Harlowe Frost
A staycation is Viera’s dream spring break away from her class. When she ends up on a spaceship, will the vast variety of aliens be too much for her? As Viera learns to navigate the galactic space station full of aliens, she slowly acclimates to the idea that humans aren’t alone in the universe. Viera’s “crush” helps her learn the ropes and she hopes this is a sign that her feelings are requited. But as the changes keep coming, can Viera cope or will it prove too much for this human in space?
Keywords: sapphic, WLW, sapphic space fantasy, ff, dragons, unicorns, lesbians, sweet rom com, alien romance
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Mystery, Thriller, & Suspense
Merry Little Vengeance (Holiday Quick Kills
by Joan De La Haye
She wasn’t supposed to kill anyone this holiday—but then her sister’s murderer moved in just up the road. Oops. Merry Little Vengeance is fast, fierce, and perfect for fans of deadly women, dark humour, and revenge served hot.
Keywords: Christmas thriller Holiday revenge story Dark holiday humour Female assassin story Hitwoman with humour Vigilante justice thriller Dark Christmas suspense Short dark fiction Christmas noir
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The Dream Haunters: A Metaphysical Mystery of Magick (Witches of Maple Hollow Trilogy)
by Megan Mary
Hannah Skye, a young woman in search of meaning, receives a cryptic letter from her missing and eccentric Aunt Jewelia. Her experience of a recurring powerful pumpkin patch dream unfolds into a spiritual journey to a mysterious island of eternal autumn, Maple Hollow, where she discovers the mystical Skye Manor and her magickal family legacy.
Keywords: Fantasy, Women's Fiction, Supernatural, Paranormal, Metaphysical, Visionary, Found Family, Discovered Powers, Fated Destiny, Dreams
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21st century mankind blues
by D. David croot
What occurs when you adopt a persona from the start and then work backward? When the world is revealed to you in reverse there can only be mayhem. A paean to detective novels, told with humour and the human condition at its heart.
Keywords: Mystery, thriller, literary, comedic, exploration of 21st century
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THE BRIDE TO BE ........
by Tina S Transformation
As flashes of her past begin to surface, she realizes there’s more to her story than she’s been told. And the man who claims to protect her might just be the one keeping her trapped in the dark.
Keywords: Psychological Thriller Romantic Suspense Domestic Suspense Dark Romance Psychological Fiction, Amnesia / Memory Loss. Unreliable Protector. Gaslighting & Manipulation. Possessive Love Interest. Trauma & Identity Recovery
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The Catalogued Corpse-Doro Banyon Cozy Historical Mysteries
by D.S. Lang
In small-town America, the 1920s were more rumble than roar until a murder occurs. College librarian Doro Banyon, who discovers a body upon arriving at work, turns amateur sleuth to nab a killer—much to the dismay of the handsome new campus security officer.
Keywords: Amateur sleuth, whodunit, Roaring Twenties, small-town America, college campus, slow simmering romance, strong female protagonist, lawman hero
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A Precarious Homecoming (Arabella Stewart Historical Mysteries)
by D.S. Lang
From childhood friends to almost sweethearts to sleuthing partners, Bella and Jax navigate the stormy waters of post-Great War America to crack a murder case--and bridge the gap between them.
Keywords: Amateur sleuth, local lawman, small-town mystery, whodunit, mutual pining, found family, scars and secrets, post-Great War America
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Horror
I am now dog.
by D. David Croot
It’s funny, hip and toys with the human condition as well as current socio-political events in a way that that, frankly, turns my literary head on.
Keywords: Horror, comedy, middle age malaise, satire, working life, kitchen sink drama
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The three kids who killed a werewolf
by D David croot
On Halloween night, three friends break into an abandoned shop. What begins as a thrill-seeking evening quickly turns into a nightmare. Haunted by what they witnessed, the survivors try to escape the horror—but the board isn’t done with them yet. Some games aren’t meant to be played… and some spirits refuse to let you go.
Keywords: Literary influences include Richard Matheson, Kurt Vonnegut, Kobo Abe and Ryu Murakami.
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Angel of Death (Vengeful Spirits 1)
by Michelle Godard-Richer
The locals believe the spirits of the witches from nearby Salem roam on this cursed night, seeking revenge on the descendants of those who burnt them at the stake. Maya dismisses the legends as silly superstition and walks the silent streets, but something sinister lurks in the shadows, watching her, ready to pounce.
Keywords: Witchcraft horror, vigilante thriller, serial killer horror, novella
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Romantic Suspense
Force of Attraction (Forces of Nature Series)
by E.N. Chanting
Spicy romantic suspense meets Keiko and Thomas. She's a forensic lab tech for the FBI and he's the owner of an elite security firm. He's a long-time playboy and she's on the heels of a bad break up. He convinces her to be his friend while he tries to woo her, but bullets fly along with the sparks. He needs to keep them both alive if there's any hope of a date. Can he save them and convince her to give him a chance?
Keywords: Spicy, friends to lovers, law enforcement, former military, dual POV, found family, steamy, strong FMC, touch her and * vibes
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Damaged (The V.A.C. Chronicles: Jeneva Blake)
by Graceli Kaye
I’ve been coupled up with Brody Garrett since before I was born, I never had a choice in the matter. In the beginning, I loved him, I truly did, but he’s changed from the sweet boy I grew up with into an abusive, controlling monster who will eventually kill me if I don’t get away from him. Waking up each morning without pain or dread ought to be a right, not a privilege. Since I started visiting Daddy in California, I realized there is more to life than the one I’ve been living. Here, in Anders, I’ve made real friends, ones I don’t have to tiptoe around for fear of setting them off. I wish I knew how to open up to them so that I could work on healing myself from the inside out. They’re the reason I’ve finally found the courage to escape this hell I’ve called home, for good this time. I should finally be free... right? Brody would never follow me here, after all, he thrives on telling me how worthless I am.
Keywords: College Romance, Trauma Romance, Drama, Spicy, Fresh Start
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Jack (Viking Warriors MC - Book 1)
by Debbie Hyde
◆ Viking Warriors MC - Fighting for the Innocent ◆
"They came for me. They should have never touched her. I'll find them, and I'll never fail her again." Jack McLeod.
Jack McLeod returns home to take his place as future President of his family's club. The Viking Warriors MC are legendary. A man should think twice about crossing them. They definitely should think five times before crossing Jack. Family means something different to the McLeods. They fight for every member and every brother. They've taken on a secret mission to fight for the innocent. They'll go even further for the women they love. Enemies rise. They can be old ones hiding in the night. Enemies come. They may miss their target, but it doesn't mean they miss. Sadly for them, they involved the woman Jack swore to protect the most. Enemies fall. He'll find them. He'll find them all. Fear is real. So is the ghost sliding through the shadows.
Keywords: Romantic Suspense, he falls first, protective hero, motorcycle club, closed door, fade to black, found family
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Sinners’ Appetite
by Licia Dawn
He’s dark, mysterious and protective. When I find out about his complicated past with his best friend, I can’t help but embrace it—even if that means biting off more than I can chew.
Keywords: Spicy, Romance, MMF, Unaliving, Why Choose, Dark
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YA & NA
(Young Adult & New Adult)
The general pointlessness of being
by D. David croot
I wish this was a novel about being a tramp. I wish I could have witnessed the gulag, the concentration camps of any world war. It would have given myself such a unique point of view, a voice to stand above it all… but my upbringing staved off any lucky strike at a down and out skid-row experience....I was brought up normal, yet I turned out anything but...
Keywords: Literature, coming of age, funny loser, what to do in life , Existential crisis
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Clean Romance
What happens when a researcher and a suit gets together? Nora's first love is research. Until her heart discovers more than it expected inside of a fake relationship with her CEO, Logan.
Keywords: Workplace Romance, Fake Dating, Slow Burn, Dual POV, Closed-Door
Totally Not Together (Totally Love in the City Book 1)
by Amy Edsanders
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A Christmas Next Door
by Michele Knight
Welcome to Wintersboro, Connecticut, a place where every day feels like a nostalgic Christmas. Immerse yourself in the charm of the Holiday Haven Inn, or explore the enchanting Winter Wonderland. Experience the joy of petting reindeer at Reindeer Run, and savor a warm cup of cocoa at Mistletoe Café. And if you're open to it, you might just find yourself falling in love in this idyllic small town.
Keywords: Welcome to Wintersboro, Connecticut, a place where every day feels like a nostalgic Christmas. Immerse yourself in the charm of the Holiday Haven Inn, or explore the enchanting Winter Wonderland. Experience the joy of petting reindeer at Reindeer Run, and savor a warm cup of cocoa at Mistletoe Café. And if you're open to it, you might just find yourself falling in love in this idyllic small town.
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Defrosting in Amesbury
by Kristen Fray
Jen moves home to run the family bakery and faces a challenge in reopening as a snowstorm hits the town. Being snowed in with Aiden was never in her plans, but as his heart thaws, she finds he understands her more than she thought.
Keywords: Contemporary romance, sweet romance, holiday romance, Christmas romance
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Summer in Stringtown Proper
by Liz Flaherty
Banker Molly Linden never expected to be alone and unemployed at fifty. Buying hunky carpenter Joe Rahilly’s saloon takes care of the employment situation, but she’s still alone. Or is she?
Keywords: Seasoned romance, woman's journey, later-in-life romance, second chances, starting over, small town romance
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Follow the feeling
by D. David Croot
What happens when your mother dies, you cannot relate to your kids and your wife is just the first lady to wave her pearly puppy dog eyes at you?
Keywords: Romance, literature, Middle Aged romance, fresh new start
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Forever Mine (Hayden Falls - Book One)
by Debbie Hyde
♥ Welcome to Hayden Falls, Montana ♥
"Six years ago, I made a decision that cost me everything: college, my career, and her."
Aiden Maxwell is going home. Home to a town that wrote him off years ago. Home to a job he never planned on taking. Home to watch the woman he loves marry someone else.
Keywords: small town romance, friends to lovers, closed door romance, contemporary romance, second chances, cop romance
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Steamy Romance
Lillian has three years of freedom left—and she’s spending every second fighting for the off-limits musician she can’t give up. Jensen knows she’s promised to another, but he’s ready to risk everything to claim the girl fate says he can’t have. One way or another, they’re choosing each other… no matter the cost.
Keywords: Forbidden Romance, Secret Lovers, Rockstar
This is Meant to Be- Wild Child Reckless Book 2
by Juliet McKinley
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All of Me (Brothers Pub book 1)
by Kristyn DeMaster
The first time I met the shy, beautiful woman across the hall, I practically growled at her. She couldn't get away from me fast enough. Lucky for me, she doesn't hold a grudge. Underneath that shy exterior, Mia is funny, smart, and far too sweet for a guy like me. When I need a fake girlfriend, she steps up. What happens when she realizes I was never faking to begin with?
Keywords: neighbors-to-friends-to-lovers, slow burn, fake dating, sports, found family, shy FMC, protective MMC, dual POV
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Holding Grace (Blueprint for Love book 1)
by Kristyn DeMaster
Grace Mathews had haunted my dreams for what felt like forever. She'd never been mine, never been anything more than just a quiet co-worker. She disappeared the same way, there one minute, gone the next. When I discovered why, I promised to help her. This time, I'd keep her close, keep her safe. Keep her, period. No matter who wanted to take her away.
Keywords: Protector, marriage of convenience, suspense, found family, workplace romance, slow burn, dual POV
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Heartless Salvation
by Morgan Elliott
Six years ago, I found out the man I loved didn’t love me back. Not only that, he thought I was a mistake – a regret. There was no way I could tell him I was carrying his child, so I ran. I left behind everything – my family, my home – just to escape him. To be free. Now, I’m raising our son on my own, far from the past I left behind. I’ve built us a life here. I’ve moved on. Or so I thought. But fate has a twisted sense of humor. The Universe’s latest joke? It puts me face to face with the man I’ve tried so hard to forget. The rage in his eyes tells me I made the right choice by leaving. But nothing could’ve prepared me for the look in his eyes when he sees our son.
Keywords: Second Chance, Secret Baby, Brothers Best Friend
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The Last Wife (The Ashwood Tales)
by Josephine Lynn
Sold into an arranged marriage to the Fae crime lord known as the Duke of Ashwood, Odessa expects to die behind the locked doors of his haunted estate. Whispers say his wives never survive the wedding night—only vanish, leaving their ghosts behind. But Striker is not the monster he seems. Beneath his ruthless exterior lies a man bound by a curse more dangerous than any legend. When Odessa uncovers the truth of his past, she must choose between saving him and saving herself.
Keywords: Fairytale retelling, arranged marriage, spicy, fantasy, mafia
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Merry Friggin' Christmas
by K. R. Hall
Nicholas Whittaker hates Christmas with passion. Natalie Hughes and her daughter move to Manitou Springs after her husband's death, and Nicholas finds himself surrounded by the holiday he's tried so hard to stay away from. Can Natalie and Lainey convince Nicholas that Christmas is a wonderful time of the year and miracles do happen? Find out in this heartwarming holiday romance.
Keywords: Heartwarming Christmas romance, short story romance book, contemporary romance, Christmas romance, holiday romance books
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Hustle (Troublemakers & Heartbreakers #1)
by Mary Cain
Logan, a charismatic hustler who is a master at manipulating situations to his advantage, has one chance to save his sister from a shady extortionist. All he has to do is siphon info about a stolen painting from the artist’s daughter.
Keywords: Enemies to lovers, he falls first, strong FMC, steamy, revenge, bad boy, banter
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Paranormal Romance
Marek Malone is the head enforcer for the Hurst Family Clan in Estes Park. Stephanie Dawn Winters is cursed to remain in her black panther form. Marek knows something is drawing him to the black panther, but he can’t figure it out. After a few months, he starts hearing a female voice talking to him in his mind. Now that Marek realizes that the black panther is, in reality, a shifter and his mate, can he break her curse? How did Stephanie get cursed to stay in her black panther form?
Keywords: Spicy, shifter romance, bear shifter romance, shifter series, fated mates
Marek (Black Bears of Independence)
by K. R. Hall
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From within the Light
by C. Warner-Thompson
Angels were forced from Grace 100 hundred years ago, and now the survivors are looking for someone to save them from the approaching dark. Can Cassie be the light they're looking for?
Keywords: Hidden magic, angels and demons, angel romance, other realms, young adult, new adult series, fantasy,
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Fateful Choice (Fated Moments book 1)
by Kristyn DeMaster
As a powerful and respected alpha, I never thought I'd fall for a human. But when Kyra is forced to make an impossible choice that leads her to me, everything changes. Our union brought us together, but it also brought trouble. Will our powerful connection be enough to overcome the threat, or will Kyra's fateful choice ultimately be our downfall?
Keywords: Shifter, mountain lion shifter, alpha, age gap, forbidden relationship, marriage of convenience, suspense, dual POV
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Fang Me Tender
by Elvira Fray
What if classic movies weren’t the only places in Hollywood to find monsters? In 1960s Hollywood, actress Charlotte-Kay falls for co-star Garon Dean, unaware he's a 200-year-old vampire seeking his fated mate. The longer they spend together, the harder he is to resist, and she's afraid his attention will leave her all shook up. She tempts him like no other
Keywords: spicy paranormal romance, historical paranormal romance
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Siren's Failure
by K.N. Fray
A siren's deadly song fails to kill a sea captain, sparking forbidden attraction. While on land seeking answers, they face a murderous mayor's threats as their supernatural bond grows stronger.
Keywords: fairytale retelling, mermaid romance, enemies to lovers, spicy romance, fated mates
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Alpha's Christmas Angel
by Becca Swan
Described as Hallmark meets Werewolves.
Keywords: sweet romance, paranormal romance, christmas romance, urban fantasy
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Lady Christmas
by Rowen Burrows
The magic of Christmas is dying. With less children believing in magic, and losing faith in himself, Nicholas St. Claus is growing weak. He may not make it to another Christmas. Aprilynne Simmons is the biggest believer in magic after being rescued by Santa Claus. When offered a chance to help her hero, she does not hesitate to say yes. If Christmas dies, then magic would soon follow. Can Aprilynne help Nick find faith in himself? Or will magic be lost forever?
Keywords: Medium Heat Spice, M/F, Winter Fairy/Human, Holiday Romance, Father Christmas, Dual POV, Third Person, Facing Fears, Fireman/Shop Owner
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Oscar (Black Bears of Independence)
by K. R. Hall
Oscar Dailey was ten when his life was turned upside down. His human father’s alcoholism altered their lives in a deadly way. Gabriella Bonocchi lost her parents and siblings one fateful night when she was seven. A drunk driver crashed into her family vehicle, killing everyone but her. What will happen when they discover that the accident that changed his life also changed Gabbi’s?
Keywords: paranormal romance, Shifter series, shifter fated mates, HEA
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Stars Descend (A Game of Stars and Shadows)
by Kara Jaynes
Stella is a young woman living in a corrupted city, trying to gather funds to buy medicine for her brother, but everything changes when she’s captured by the elves, and a magical bond stirs to life between her and their prince, Eldaren. He insists they are destined for each other, but Stella is still healing from a previous heartbreak. How can she move on when she’s still in love?
Keywords: urban fantasy, he falls first, slow burn romance, elven royalty, vampires, love triangle
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Romantasy
The Cartel (The Apprentice, Volume 1)
by EG Manetti
Lilian’s bright future was destroyed with a single, devastating stroke. Destitute and desperate, she is determined to survive and protect what remains of her family—no matter what she must do. Lucius Mercio is the preeminent warrior of the galactic cartel, the Serengeti Group. Ruthless, clever, and ambitious, Lucius’ wealth, influence, and power are exceeded by few within the Twelve Systems. It is not sufficient. Lucius needs Lilian… and he needs her alive. Thrust together, the two will face a future filled with uncertainties. Lucius understands the dangers, but does Lilian?
Keywords: steamy, suspense, billionaire, rags to riches, sci-fi fantasy, space opera romance
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Poetry
The Unraveling Light
by Renee Sanchez
This collection explores the emotional journey from heartbreak to healing. Each poem reflects the quiet moments of falling apart and the steady return to yourself. The Unraveling Light is a companion for anyone rebuilding their life from the inside out.
Keywords: poetry, healing poetry
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Loves unalterable kiss
by D .David Croot
From the depths of Baudelaire to the brilliance of a Byron in bloom we jump into the vapid rivers of a self reflective doomed and isolated soul, eager for an early suicide reminiscent of any romantic worth the drool he holds in his mouth.
Keywords: Poetry , unrivalled poesy
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Short Stories
The Cat's Howl (A Paranormal Carnival Theme Park Shifter Romance)
by Rose Adam
A grumpy cat shifter finds his fated mate in the oddest of places. An omega wolf who thinks she defective hopes for a fated mate. They find each other at Misfit Park, where the unusual come together.
Keywords: Steamy, Shifters, Spicy, Romance, Fated Mates
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Doom is in the Details
by Eris Breaker
Reality is cracking, the cosmos is late on rent, and someone just fed the memory-eating mailbox again. Welcome to Doom is in the Details, a gloriously absurd collection of tales where logic takes a nap and nonsense throws a party. Each story is a self-contained burst of cosmic nonsense, heart, and chaotic joy.
Keywords: Absurd, funny, chaotic, silly, laugh-out-loud
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Sports Romance
by L.B. Burns
Taming Drew (Playing the Game)
Drew King is the Dallas Mustangs’ most notorious football player: tattooed, reckless, and one scandal away from blowing his career. The solution? Chloe Taylor, the sharp-tongued accountant who still remembers the hell he put her through in high school. He’s not the boy she hated anymore. He’s dangerous, determined, and obsessed. When old wounds spark blistering chemistry, enemies become lovers in a second chance neither of them saw coming.
Keywords: Steamy, football, Forced Proximity, Athlete and single mom, Enemies to Lovers, Redemption through love, The Reformed Jerk, PR Scandal
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Holiday Romance
Until Next Year
by Michelle Angelle
Ten New Year's Eves. Two clueless best friends. Zero successful timing. Gloria and Jacob have turned missing their love connection into an art form. While she conquers the ballet world and he climbs the music charts, they've spent a decade pretending their feelings don't exist. Between funny games, disastrous holiday parties, and the annual tradition of almost confessing their feelings, Gloria and Jacob might be forced to answer the question everyone's been asking for years: Will these two friends finally get their midnight kiss or will they let another year slip away?
Keywords: Steamy romance, holiday romance, best friends to lovers, missed chances, new years eve
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Gothic Romance
Spirit of the Dying Flower
by C.A. Varian
🥀 “He came to forget the past. She was never meant to be part of his future.” When struggling novelist Kayden Hale moves into a quiet seaside estate, he expects silence, solitude, and time to finish his book. What he finds instead is a house full of whispers and a haunting presence in the rooms above. ✨ A spellbinding tale of love, longing, and the shadows that live between night and day, Spirit of the Dying Flower is a Gothic romance where nothing is as it seems and everything has a price.
Keywords: Steamy, Spicy, One-night stand, sports romance, rivals to lovers, summer vibes, he falls first, she doesn't believe in love, grumpy x sunshine, black cat x golden retriever
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Comedy
The oddballs
by D. David Croot
Have you ever felt weird? Too weird to fit into modern (or any period in time) life? Rest your weary head because I have created creatures that have taken on an uncouth life of their own.
Keywords: Comedy, kooky, literature, satire, life well lived
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