Running with the Wolf: A sapphic paranormal romance

By: Rachel Bowdler/Bryony Rosehurst

Beatrice Blackstone has always believed herself to be ordinary — until her first vision. When she sees the death of someone else and feels their pain as though it’s her own, her grandmother reveals that she is a witch, and the chilling visions are the consequences of her coven being hunted. The only way for Beatrice to stay safe as she explores her newly awakened magic is with werewolf and bodyguard-for-hire, Leighton Myers, at her side. But as the two are pursued through Europe in an attempt to track down Beatrice’s coven before the hunters, Beatrice soon discovers that Leighton has secrets of her own that may just endanger everyone. Will their developing feelings get in the way of what’s important, or will Beatrice find more than just magic in her strange new world? Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/s/1a835de412 Itch.io: https://rachelbowdler.itch.io/running-with-the-wolf

A Haunting at Hartwell Hall: A historical paranormal romance

By: Rachel Bowdler/Bryony Rosehurst

It’s 1924 in Cheshire, England, and the grand estate of Hartwell Hall has had some strange complaints from its guests. With suspicions of ghosts and hauntings arising, Hartwell’s owner, Vincent, does the only thing he can think of to salvage his family-inherited business before the guests are scared away for good: enlist the help of a paranormal investigator. However, his daughter, Felicity, has no reason to believe in the supernatural and can’t stand the thought of throwing well-earned money away on an obvious con-woman like Blair Nelson, who claims to have been able to feel the presence of the dearly departed all her life. A stubborn, money-minded sceptic and barmy ghost-hunter in the same room is hardly a good idea, then, and the only thing worse is them being forced to work together to explain Hartwell’s peculiar occurrences. But when Felicity faces something she can’t explain or dismiss in the middle of a storm-induced blackout, only Blair can help her uncover the truth about the mysteries of her centuries-old home and the shadow lurking around it. Can Felicity trust Blair enough to unravel her family’s secrets and open her heart to a new and unexpected love, or will Hartwell Hall always remain haunted and destined to run itself into the ground, Felicity along with it? Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/s/183f2fe86c Itch.io: https://rachelbowdler.itch.io/a-haunting-at-hartwell-hall

Kiss of Death: A sapphic Norse-inspired romantasy

By: Rachel Bowdler/Bryony Rosehurst

Maeve thought she would have more time... A seemingly unremarkable woman from the north of England struggling to make ends meet, she attends York’s Viking Festival every year to participate in a battle reenactment. But when she wakes up wounded and bloody in the middle of the empty battlefield, she finds the world to be a much darker place than she realised. Hel has many names. The Goddess of Death is just one of them. Cast out by Odin, her duty is to take souls back to her kingdom of Helheim, where they can live out their afterlife peacefully. But when she sets out to claim a shield-maiden, it quickly becomes clear that something is wrong. Jorvik has changed drastically since the last time she was here, and Maeve is no ordinary warrior. As the storm rages, they find themselves unable to get back to the gates of Hel and must question if the universe has other plans for them — plans that might have something to do with the volcanic eruption happening not far from Hel’s home. With the world crumbling and Maeve filled with grief, the strength of Maeve’s unclaimed spirit is dwindling quickly, but their relationship only develops as they battle through tempests and face the Norns, confronted by some harrowing truths and monsters along the way. Will the Fates allow them to reach Helheim in time, or will Hel lose the woman she is quickly falling in love with? Kiss of Death is a medium-heat paranormal fantasy romance novella featuring a bloody battle and reimagined Norse figures. Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/s/986f9d4256 Itch.io: https://rachelbowdler.itch.io/kiss-of-death

Partners in Crime

By: Rachel Bowdler/Bryony Rosehurst

Though they are polar opposites in many ways, best friends Bryce and Thea are both attracted to all things horror, including true crime — and to prove it, they co-host weekly podcast episodes of Perfect Crimes together with their producer, Mikey, in the dusty basement of Stone Grange’s local bookstore. When a string of murders suddenly begins to plague their small, unassuming town and the police find themselves at a loss, it seems that there’s nobody more qualified to help solve the mystery. However, it’s soon realized that Bryce and Thea are already more entangled than they could have ever expected, because the murders follow a pattern. Their pattern. With every case discussed in the podcast comes a new imitation of the circumstances surrounding the victim’s death, and Bryce and Thea find themselves trapped in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with the killer, as their friendship — and feelings that they’ve always left hidden until now — is pushed to its breaking point. When the evidence begins to pile up, conflicting suspicions of the killer’s identity begin to rise, and friends and acquaintances of the duo become victims; things seem to get closer to them with each death. Can they survive the dark shadow following them around town, and remain the strong-willed, closely connected partners in crime they’ve always been? Or will their obsession with murder prove their undoing in a final, emotional showdown as the killer is revealed? Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/s/83c592257b Itch.io: https://rachelbowdler.itch.io/partners-in-crime

The Fate of Us

By: Rachel Bowdler/Bryony Rosehurst

Two lovers who have met across the centuries in different lives and different bodies find themselves meeting as two women unwilling to face the truth but even less willing to let each other go again in Rachel Bowdler's The Fate of Us. The rootless drummer in a struggling rock band, Drew has always felt adrift in life. So it comes as a shock when she meets a strange girl in a strange town and feels an immediate jolt of recognition. Drew knows her — but not from this life. And Amber — stubborn, solitary, and all too willing to shut everyone out after the loss of her mother — isn't the easiest person to convince of this. In their past lives, they've been doomed to meet only once a century, on the night before Halloween, before circumstances tear them apart. This time around, will they be able to break the cycle for good, or will their own fear and disbelief be the thing that keeps them apart?

Kindling

By: Rachel Bowdler/Bryony Rosehurst

‘The perfect autumnal romance! Sweet, spicy, and full of cosy vibes’ CATHERINE WALSH ‘Witty and fun and full of heart’ LEONIE MACK A cosy autumnal retreat in the Scottish Highlands is the perfect escape for city girl, Harper… Until she is stranded in the forest with nowhere to stay. Fraser, a gruff local woodcutter, reluctantly offers her his lumberjack’s cabin on one condition – she mustn’t distract him from his duties. But Fraser is finding his beautiful guest annoyingly hard to ignore. And the way he chops firewood – dogged, powerful and precise – is distracting Harper too. Soon, as the flame-red leaves fall overhead, Harper and Fraser are both forced to wonder: Am I falling faster? This cute, spicy autumnal romance features a HEA ending with BookTok's hottest lumberjack love interest. 18+ content. Tropes: - grumpy x sunshine - forced proximity - fish out of water - opposites attract - rural setting

Dance With Me

By: Rachel Bowdler/Bryony Rosehurst

Contemporary dancer-turned-teacher Nora Cassidy hasn’t performed since a traumatic competition in 2015, when former dance partner Julian Walker dropped her mid-lift and caused her to take a nasty fall in the middle of a group dance. They have been enemies ever since. Taunts from her peers and incessant criticism from her stern grandmother, Constance, taught Nora from a young age that there is no place for plus-size women in the dance world, so she retired from the spotlight at seventeen. Now, she works in her best friend’s café and teaches the odd lesson at her grandmother’s studio. However, she still dreams that, one day, there will be more space for diversity on the dance floor. When Constance announces sudden plans to retire from managing her beloved dance studio, with Nora set to inherit it, those dreams finally seem within reach for the first time — but in an attempt to prove herself, she must work on a duet for the Winter Showcase with Julian, meaning she has to face both her fears of performing in front of an audience again and the suddenly complicated feelings that arise between her and her new/old dance partner. This enemies-to-lovers romance proves that dance can bring just about anybody together, following Nora and Julian on their separate and joint journeys towards self-love, romantic love, and future success.

Along for the Ride

By: Rachel Bowdler/Bryony Rosehurst

Between living with her demeaning ex-boyfriend, finding herself jobless, and struggling to make her dream a reality, aspiring photographer Emmy Vaughn has it rough, to say the least. Her luck changes when she bumps into Lachlan Sinclair, the charming yet rugged Scot who is about to tour Europe on his motorcycle. With no roots to tie him down, Lachlan is drifting to Prague. With the prospect of filling her photography book full of real, varied people and visiting her family in Germany, bright and colorful Emmy seizes the opportunity. Besides, she and Lachlan agreed to be nothing more than friends. As they travel through beautiful cities and make due with their dwindling funds, Emmy can't deny she is blooming. And neither can deny their growing feelings. But Lachlan still can't bring himself to be honest with Emmy about Lucie: the girl he is infatuated with and the original reason for his road trip. When Lachlan's bike breaks down in Germany, he is forced to decide between the woman he has never met or the photographer winning his heart. An endearing tale of whirlwind romance, friendship, and adventure, Along for the Ride is a read full of charm and personality.

Honeymoon for One

By: Rachel Bowdler/Bryony Rosehurst

Robin Ellis has had a year she'd like to forget. She's tired, overworked and most definitely not ready to spend the holidays with her rowdy family in Manchester. So when she discovers she forgot to cancel her honeymoon she sees this as the perfect opportunity to get away; it's time to relax and embrace adventure! The last thing she expects is to clash with standoffish ski instructor Neve. But despite their rocky start these two unlikely people can't help but fall for each other under the starry Canadian skies. They know that holiday romances don't last, and Robin has had her heart broken one too many times before, but can they overcome the distance between them and find a happily ever after together? A sparkling sapphic wintry holiday romance, perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan, Heidi Swain and Jo Thomas.

Save the Date

By: Rachel Bowdler/Bryony Rosehurst

According to her overbearing mother, Lee is required to bring a date to her cousin’s upcoming wedding, where she has been roped into bridesmaid duties. The options are either go alone and never hear the end of it, risking a run-in with a woman who broke her heart in the process, or take up best friend, Violet, on her offer to go together and pretend that they’re dating. It should be a simple weekend in Ireland, then, but Lee soon realises that she doesn’t have to act too much when it comes to her feelings for Violet. In fact, something has been developing between them for a while now, and she’s been ignoring it to preserve their friendship. But nothing can stay hidden forever, no matter how badly Lee wishes it could be. The only question is: does Violet feel the same?

Handmade With Love: a sapphic second chance romance

By: Rachel Bowdler/Bryony Rosehurst

In the Welsh coastal village of Castell Bay, Stevie Turner creates souvenirs with washed-up materials found on the beach for her rustic gift shop, the Little Shop of Driftwood. When old flame, Anna Conway, returns home and moves into the apartment above the shop, Stevie can only offer her ex-girlfriend the cold shoulder. It’s been eight years since Anna broke things off and vowed to never return to Castell Bay, but with a new job as a city council member, her focus is protecting the home she loves from beach-combing tourists. How could she have known her first bylaw would result in destroying her ex’s business? Despite the shared hostility, old feelings begin to resurface, and when Stevie father’s health takes a turn for the worse, their past becomes the present. Anna and Stevie must finally face the truth of their breakup and accept first loves can never dwindle, even after eight years. This charming, humorous small-town romance is a heartwarming beach read that explores the importance of second chances and found family. Also available on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/s/e5b592253a And Itch.io: https://rachelbowdler.itch.io/handmade-with-love

First Comes Marriage

By: Rachel Bowdler/Bryony Rosehurst

Impulsive rock star Charlie Dean isn’t interested in relationships, let alone marriage, but when her reputation takes a dive after an onstage meltdown, she runs out of options to repair her image. With her manager signing her up for reality TV show, First Comes Marriage, where celebrities are matched together and meet for the first time at the altar, she is forced into cleaning up her act once and for all. The problem? Her wife is none other than Tamara Hewitt, a glamorous plus-size model who Charlie could never possibly be compatible with. At least, so she believes. Tamara and Charlie come to an agreement, accepting that in order to get through the next six to twelve weeks of newlywed challenges and come out of the other side loved by the public again, they must play up to the cameras — but will they fake it till they make it, or is an arranged marriage between two women from very separate worlds doomed to end in tragedy? Perfect for fans of Married at First Sight. Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/s/4f2ba376eb Itch.io: https://rachelbowdler.itch.io/first-comes-marriage

Sweet Wicked Vows

By: Rachel Donnan

JAXON Revenge doesn’t have an expiry date. So when my brother hands me the chance to get it, I jump. It doesn’t matter that it involves marrying my main competitor and enemy’s daughter. All I have to do is focus on the task at hand and not on the redhead who makes me question everything, including my own heart. EVELYN My whole world is being turned upside down. Broken-hearted and thrust into becoming CEO of my dad’s company, I make a deal with the Dade devils. Marriage for one year. Simple. Except everything I start to feel for Jaxon is anything but simple. No matter how much I crave him, falling in love with my temporary husband isn’t an option, right?

The Sweet, The Spooky, & The Terrifying (#1)

By: Rachel Hubert

Three short stories for every aspect of Halloween. One sweet. One spooky. And one terrifying. Included in this book: Alone Together (The Sweet): The story of a college student determined to ostracize himself from everyone else around him. When he gets an unwanted guest for the night though, he'll soon see that being invisible isn't all that bad. And that sometimes it's worth stepping outside your comfort zone and shushing that negative voice inside your head. The Monster Within (The Spooky): Jules is starting over in a new town, new house, new everything. But this town isn't all it seems. While she tries to start fresh, memories from her previous life start trickling in. What is she running away from? And what is running away from her... The Ouroboros (The Terrifying): It started as a tickle. A tickle that became an itch. And itch at the back of his throat that not only could he not ignore...but that he could not escape.

The Princess and the Conductor

By: Rachel Hubert

The Princess: Evelyn has always felt lost. But never more than now, faced with the prospect of having to choose a suitor to wed within the week. Alone within the halls of the castle, she must carry this burden in the name of strengthening her father’s kingdom. As festivities kick off and guests arrive, the only thing that helps make the event bearable is the orchestra’s performance. Music captivates her yearning heart, and with it, creates an attraction she cannot fight. Evelyn will soon have to ask herself what she truly wants as the week comes to an end. And most importantly, what she is willing to risk to have it. The Conductor: Adrian lives for music. He lives for leading his musicians and creating beauty, even when that’s not something he has ever found within himself. He’s never asked for much. But the little he has asked for seems to be quickly running out. Luckily, he’s found himself the perfect distraction: winning the bid to perform at the castle for their suitor’s week. It’s the gig of a lifetime. A gig that will send his life summersaulting through uncharted territory as he comes to terms with who he wants to be, and who he wants to finally let in.

The Debt Collector

By: Rachel Hubert

Living in the capital is not for the faint of heart. But there are ways to delay the hunger pains, to fill up your plate, and look beyond the day to day- especially if you are willing to take out a loan to do so. As resources diminish and desperation grows, more and more have found themselves journeying to the building made of mirrors, in that office at the end of the hall, signing away on the dotted line. The loan terms seem generous enough- a lifetime to repay what was borrowed. As Adelliah works to collect on those who do not fulfill their obligations, she will find a much deeper debt that the kingdom itself is trying to clear; one that will have her unraveling generations of secrets, and the truth behind their years without war.

The Wicked Prince: A Little Mermaid retelling

By: Rachel Rowlands

Mermaid Kyra is devastated when her beloved sister dies as a result of the human Prince Rhydian’s betrayal. Driven by her grief and sorrow, Kyra strikes a dangerous bargain with the sea witch to get her revenge. She will leave her underwater world behind, become human and infiltrate the Whitecliff Estate as a handmaiden to Rhydian’s new fiancée. Moving into the estate, Kyra encounters Lord Nicholas Turner, the gorgeous young man she once rescued from a shipwreck. With her identity hanging in the balance, she tries to resist her mixed feelings for him to keep her plan and her true nature from being compromised. Falling in love with a human destroyed her sister. She doesn’t intend to let the same happen to her, no matter how sweet and handsome – or how good at training her to sword-fight – he may be. But as humans begin to die mysteriously around the estate, Kyra and Nicholas uncover darker schemes with lacings of dark magic that could threaten both land and sea. When they join forces to unravel the truth, Kyra must decide whether her thirst for revenge is more important than following her heart. This novel continues a series of standalone retellings, reimagining your favourite timeless fairy tales. The Wicked Prince: A Little Mermaid retelling blends a heart-fluttering, sweet romance with a magical underwater world and a royal estate filled with secrets to keep you hooked until the end.

The Darkest Curse: A Rapunzel retelling

By: Rachel Rowlands

Locked away from the rest of the world, Annice dreams of leading a life filled with adventure and romance, things she’s only read about in books. But her hair holds a deadly curse – it kills any other living thing it touches, and no one knows the cure. Even her attempts to cut off her cursed hair are futile in the face of dark magic. Watched over by her mother, Gothel, Annice lives a lonely and sheltered life in her tower, her only escape her beloved books and lyre. When the dashing, well-travelled bard Cyrus passes her tower, Annice is torn between her caution and curiosity. Drawn in by his stories of adventure and the world beyond, she soon finds herself enchanted by him and yearning more fiercely for a life outside. And the forbidden relationship blooming between them becomes a closely kept secret from Gothel. As Annice begins a fresh quest for answers about her curse, she unravels a web of deceit that will change everything she thought she knew about love and family. This novella introduces a series of standalone retellings, reimagining your favourite timeless fairytales. The Darkest Curse: A Rapunzel retelling blends a heart-fluttering, sweet romance with whimsical fantasy and a found family to sweep you off your feet.

Misdialed Love

By: Ramona Elmes

Abigail Spencer agreed to let her friend set her up on a blind date for Valentine’s Day. The date is a cooking class at the most popular restaurant in the city. To her horror, the chef who will be teaching Abigail and her date is a man she spent a steamy week with years ago. Gabriel ghosted her and left her with a broken heart. She shouldn’t still want him, but to her frustration, the spark is still there. Gabriel Donovan is shocked to see Abigail at his restaurant, especially with a date he would never expect to be her type. As much as he doesn’t want to be distracted by her, he can’t stop himself from being drawn in. The longer she stays, the more he realizes his feelings for her still exist. Is he willing to chance being ghosted by her again? After discovering the past is not always what it seems, will these two admit their true feelings for each other?

The Charming Words of a Common Scoundrel

By: Ramona Elmes

Sam Kincaide is known as nothing more than a common scoundrel and is only accepted in polite society because his adoptive brother is a duke. He happily embraces his reputation, never turning down a good time. Then something unlikely happens, he encounters Lady Clara, the young lady the ton calls the Ice Princess and even more surprising he likes her. Lady Clara has a reputation as cold and unapproachable. Most lords and ladies avoid her at all costs. Her chance meeting with Sam Kincaide creates an unexpected friendship. Before she knows it, they are sharing secrets and inside jokes but what starts as a distraction from Clara’s impending betrothal becomes something more. As these two unlikely friends become more drawn to each other, a danger lurks in the background that threatens not only their chance of happiness but also their lives. Can the most outrageous scoundrel in London and the Ice Princess of the ton really be the love match of the season?

A Lesson in Ruin

By: Rea Alexandris

The Forgotten Flame

By: Rea Alexandris

A kingdom on the edge of war. A girl marked by fire. A love that could destroy them both. Kaelara Veylin was never meant to wield magic. In a land where power is forbidden, she should have lived and died as a blacksmith’s daughter. But when a single spark ignites a rebellion, she is thrust into a world of dark intrigue, royal deception, and ancient magic that refuses to stay buried. Her abilities make her a target—hunted by the Iron Guard, sought after by those who would use her flame as a weapon. With war brewing and her power growing dangerously unstable, Kaelara finds herself torn between paths: A rebellion that sees her as their savior. A kingdom that would see her burned. And a forbidden connection with Dain Arvath—a Prince bound by duty, but drawn to her fire. As her flames burn brighter and the gods whisper of her destiny, Kaelara must decide: Will she become a force of salvation… or the spark that turns Aeryndor to ash? Perfect for fans of: Romantic Fantasy with Action & Adventure Slow-Burn, Enemies-to-Lovers Romance Epic Magic, Rebellion, and Betrayal Fallen Gods, Forbidden Power, and a Heroine Who Refuses to Kneel Not Your Typical Romantasy This is not a fast-paced, spice-filled romantasy—this is an immersive, slow-burning fantasy with lyrical prose, lush worldbuilding, and an intricate, emotional journey.

The Shattered Crown

By: Rea Alexandris

A kingdom torn apart. A power she can’t control. A love that will either save her… or ruin her. Kaelara Veylin never asked to be the last Flamebearer. Burdened by ancient magic, a fractured rebellion, and a prophecy that may destroy her, she is forced to rise—or watch Aeryndor crumble into ashes. Dark forces from the Iron Guard and the forbidden depths of the Shadowplane threaten to consume the realm. To survive, Kaelara must outmaneuver power-hungry nobles, unite feuding rulers, and embrace the deadly fire within her. And then there’s Evric. Reckless. Sharp-tongued. Unwaveringly loyal to the cause—and to her. Their chemistry is undeniable, but desire is dangerous in a world where trust can be a weapon. He challenges her, tempts her, and makes her burn in ways she never expected—but can they survive the war closing in around them? As kingdoms rise and fall, Kaelara must make a choice: Will she wield her fire to forge a new empire… or let it consume everything she loves? Dark Fantasy Romance with High Stakes This isn’t a fairytale. It’s a slow-burn descent into war, power, and forbidden love where passion is dangerous, magic is deadly, and trust is the rarest currency of all. Expect: Lush, dark worldbuilding with dangerous courts & shifting alliances A heroine forced to embrace both her strength and her ruin Friend-to-lovers-to-something-more A rebellious, morally gray hero who knows exactly how to make her burn High political intrigue & deadly betrayals Magic that comes with a price—sometimes a soul-deep one 🔥 And yes, this time, it gets steamy.

The Veil of Shadows

By: Rea Alexandris

A cursed flame. A seductive god. And a destiny that could destroy her—or make her divine. Kaelara Veylin was never meant to be a hero—or a weapon. But when a Veil-bound chalice fractures her magic, it awakens something ancient. Dangerous. All-consuming. A god of shadow. Possessive. Manipulative. Obsessively drawn to her. He doesn’t beg for her loyalty—he claims it. Body, power, soul. And those she loves? He sees them only as obstacles in his path to her. Because Kaelara is torn—between the one who anchored her, and the one who haunts her thoughts. Between the boy who would die for her… and the god who refuses to let anyone else touch what he considers his. And as her fire begins to fracture—tinged now with shadows—so does the line between desire and ruin. Now the realms are crumbling. The gods are waking. And Kaelara must decide who she is willing to become: the savior of her people, or the vessel of something ancient and vengeful. Because in the end? He will tear realms apart to have her. And she may burn everything to let him. This book is for readers who crave: Dark romantasy with emotionally complex, morally gray characters Possessive gods, obsessive slow burns, and fated love twisted by shadow Tension-laced enemies-to-lovers with power-play dynamics Torn-between-loves, love triangle tension, and dangerous devotion A fierce female protagonist with unstable magic and a kingdom to save Forbidden magic, rebellion, and gods that do not stay buried The Veil of Shadows is Book 3 out of 5 in The Chronicles of Aeryndor, a sweeping fantasy romance series of betrayal, destiny, and forbidden power. This isn’t a love triangle. It’s a war for her soul.