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Spectral Paranormal Investigations Ghost Guardians  Book Two by S. Peters-Davis Genre: Paranormal Suspense Romance Thriller, Paranormal Romance, New Adult, Suspense-Mystery Publisher: BWL Publishing, Inc.    Date of Publication: July 2023 ISBN 9780228626442   Word Count: 54,000 Cover Artist: Pandora Designs SPI (Spectral Paranormal Investigations) The team’s mission: Rescue ALL spirits left behind, even the evil ones. Murder, Mystery, and Mayhen…in ghost form   Bri Lancaster and Kyle Benton (SPI ghost detectives) investigate an 1880s rundown, haunted mansion in the middle of nowhere during one of the harshest winters remembered. The SPI team uncovers that the evil entity bound to the mansion has trapped innocent spirits into an endless loop of abuse, sorrow, and the ultimate…death. In order to rescue the captives, the team discovers they must first defeat the crazed, abusive ghost. But what happens when SPI team member, Kyle, goes comatose and the only way to rescue him is to extract t

Kismet On Wings by Cornelia Amiri  Genre: Egyptian Time Travel Romance Publisher: Cornelia Amiri Date of Publication: June 26, 2023 ISBN: 979-8397660624 ASIN: B0C7J1DPL2 Number of pages: 278 Word Count: 71,500 Cover Artist: Kyra Starr The magic of ancient Egypt and a time traveler’s pocket watch…spark two adventures of spells, passion, and peril. From the hot sands of Ancient Egypt, walk along with Seshat, a seductive priestess, and Ricard, a French Restoration/Regency gentleman…she can’t resist…as they discover a love that enflames their souls. And follow Felicity, the Victorian Lady Egyptologist, and Heru, the Ancient Egyptian epitome of male perfection who makes her breathless… on their steamy, time travel journey. Will these two couples overcome time itself or will their love be lost to the centuries between them? Amazon      Apple       BN      Smashwords      Kobo Excerpt “For a relic dug out of the sand of Egypt, she looks fresh. Other than her severed head, there is not a fla

The Demon’s Fire Blood Coven Series Book 2  by T. M. Smith Genre: Paranormal Romance Publisher: Evernight Publishing Date of Publication: May 26, 2023 ISBN: 978-0-3695-0823-2 ASIN: B0C5S5RCS3 Number of pages: 437 Word Count: 117,584 Cover Artist: Jay Aheer When fire meets ice, romance sizzles. He’s not her type at all… The commander is a barbarian. Despite a sexy smile and hot body, nothing can smooth the brute’s ragged edges. Besides, demons need a daily dose of sex. Skyler Maxwell has no intention of becoming a food source. She’s not his type at all… The chief legal officer of the Alliance is a buttoned-up, prissy human with frost in her veins. But Kole is stuck playing tour guide for her while she’s on his realm. He was ordered to “play nice.” Together, Skyler and Kole are fire and ice… She has a bullseye on her back, and the animus demon is her best chance to stay out of the line of fire. Trapped in a hostile environment, they survive mystical monsters and treacherous attacks. Desp

Nicholas Eternal by Kim Conrey (The Wayward Saviors, #1) Publication date: June 27th 2023 Genres: Adult, Paranormal, Romance, Urban Fantasy “The diverse cast of characters…will impress fans of paranormal fantasy sagas, such as Kim Harrison’s Hollows series, as the potential for future storylines seems virtually limitless.” —Kirkus Reviews Nicholas Theodoulos is an immortal savior in desperate need of saving. All the power, wisdom, and even the favor of the gods is not enough when 1,700 years of heartache have left marks on his soul. But Noory Abramson, a streetwise woman with a sacred tattoo and a touch of grace, steps from the shadows, not knowing if she’s arrived in time to save him or end him for good. With a heart grown as heavy as his, either fate might do. When Noory observes Nick grieving over the body of a young girl in a deserted Atlanta alley, she isn’t sure whether he is friend or foe. However, she quickly realizes his special powers to rescue children and rain down vengea

Denied by Evelyn Flood (The Bonding Trials, #1) Publication date: June 13th 2023 Genres: New Adult, Paranormal, Romance Sienna Michaels has been waiting for her invitation to the Bonding Trials forever. It’s her opportunity to match with an alpha pack and show off her training as an omega. But when she’s matched with the Cohen pack, Sienna gets a lot more than she bargained for at their Bonding ceremony. Tristan, Jax, Logan and Gray Cohen are Sienna’s Soul Bonded fated mates. Destiny. Made for each other. Except… they don’t seem that bothered. In fact, they don’t want her at all. They want someone else. Sienna has no choice but to work through the Bonding Trials and try to get to know her reluctant alphas. She needs to pass her Trials to be able to stay with the Cohen pack, and if she doesn’t… Well. She might be Denied. Rejected mates Soul Bonded fated OW drama Heat trauma Buckets and buckets of tears Emotional damage Goodreads / Amazon EXCERPT: Leaning against the bar, I’m lo

In The Moment During by C.G. Coppola (The Coyote And The Claw Companion Series, #2) Publication date: June 23rd 2023 Genres: Adult, Romance, Urban Fantasy After an unexpected hookup, I end up dating Grayson Knight—my former mortal enemy. We still argue constantly, and I’m sure we’ll break up at some point, but after a family dinner goes well with Dad—the city’s Police Sergeant—I have hope. Then I start noticing things. Like how Grayson gets called away at odd times, or how skilled he is with gymnastics. Then there was the fight at school—the one where he dominated his opponent. None of it seems important until we’re attacked by a monstrous creature—and Grayson springs into action. It’s almost like he knows what to do…like he’s done it before. Knowing something is off, I confront him about his unusual behavior, but he dismisses it. Not satisfied, I decide to discover the truth for myself. Because Grayson has a secret—and I’m going to find out what. Goodreads / Amazon EXCERPT: Grayson

Lucky Shot by Shanna Hatfield Publication date: June 20th 2023 Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Western What’s a girl to do when her aim is true? As a registered nurse at the Boise VA Hospital, Grace Marshall is devoted to her patients, but some wounds require more than medical care. A patient too stubborn and angry to accept the help he needs storms out of her exam room, ruffling her feathers. Yet, when the man returns to apologize, something about him tugs at her heart. Levi Gibson left for war young and idealistic but returned from Vietnam with physical scars and a haunted soul. He tries to banish the darkness brewing inside him with hard work on his family’s potato farm, but it’s a young nurse’s kindness that brings unexpected light and joy into his life. If Levi can open up to Grace and let her see his pain, could she be the key that unlocks a future full of hope instead of mere survival? After her father sends Grace a legendary pistol, target practice provides an excuse to

Above the Fold by Corrina Lawson Published by: City Owl Press Publication date: June 20th 2023 Genres: Adult, Mystery, Romance In 1980s New York City, a crime reporter with little to lose risks the only thing that matters to uncover the truth…. Trisha Connell’s journalism reflects her punk rock lifestyle: relentless, confrontational, and bitingly honest. It’s a style that scores front-page headlines but has her forever teetering on the verge of victory or disaster. Now one crime will forever change Trisha’s life. As she charges into the story of a sensational theft at an art museum, she discovers a murdered guard is someone she knew, a former foster kid who was adopted and supposed to be living a good life. To make it worse, the guard is suspected to be one of the thieves. Determined to uncover the truth, Trisha bulls her way into the story, risking her life and career on what could be the story of the decade, if her editor doesn’t fire her first. She finds an ally in Edmund Grayso