Kiln Me Softly

By: Rachel Bowdler/Bryony Rosehurst

When Juniper arrives at the prestigious Royal Academy of Ceramics, she’s shocked to find Aiden in her class. She and Aiden have hated each other since high school. Now, he’s the most talented potter in their cohort, annoyingly arrogant – and hotter than ever. Juniper gave up trying to mould Aiden into a decent guy a long time ago. But as a casual fling, he’s already perfectly formed. When they are forced to team up on a project together, the kiln isn’t the only thing that heats up fast. But as Juniper starts to see past Aiden’s sculpted jawline to his softer side, secrets from their past emerge which threaten to reshape everything Juniper thought she wanted. Time is running out and Juniper must decide: can she carve out space for Aiden in her future? And if not, will they both walk away in one piece? 18+ content Tropes: • Enemies to lovers • Forced proximity • Campus romance • HEA

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?

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.

The Unleashed Darkness

By: Rea Alexandris

One More Chance: A Redemption Novel

By: Reno R. Mist

First book of a gripping dark psychological romance series where time bends, betrayal cuts deep, and redemption demands everything. LOVE IS A DAGGER. After dying in a devastating car crash, Levi wakes up twelve years in the past, back at the moment he walked out on the love of his life. His marriage to Sloane is shattered by betrayal, and his family left in ruins. But now, with the knowledge of everything he’s lost, and everything that’s coming, he’s been given one impossible gift: a second chance. This time, Levi will do anything to make things right. To prove to Sloane that he sees her now, and show her that she was always the one for him - even if he has to spend the rest of his life proving it. As the world quietly begins to crumble, Levi and Sloane must confront the wreckage of their past while fighting to protect their children and each other. Through heartbreak, healing, and the slow rekindling of a once-shattered love, they’ll discover that survival isn’t just about enduring the end - it’s about choosing one another, again and again.

Venom and Blaze

By: Roz MacLaren

“During a time when unicorns roamed free and dragons cast shadows across the sun, the wise men and women of the land told stories of a troubled future. The legends whispered of a time when every baby born would be blonde, genial and entirely Good. But straight after it would emerge a baby with black hair, dark eyes – and an entirely different nature. They would be called Mirrors, and nobody would know from whence they came or what to do with them once they arrived.” Venom wants a normal life where no one can tell her what to do, especially her father, King Viper. Blaze wants to be free, after all, he has been imprisoned in a dungeon since he was a baby. Thorn wants to get the girl, which is a shame, because the girl has other things on her mind. At least one of them is going to be disappointed.

Fable and Legend

By: Roz MacLaren

“The beast is out of the cage. And she thirsts for vengeance.” In the world of Mirrordom, secrets lurk like shadows. For every child that’s born is entirely Good, unable to kill, steal or lie. But immediately after it appears a Mirror twin, capable of only bad things. Fable, a Mirror girl with a twisted past, dares the impossible—to find her Good twin. Along the way, she meets Cobalt, a mind-reader with secrets of his own. As alliances shift and betrayal beckons, can Fable protect Cobalt from someone who wants to kill him? Or will the darkness consume them both?

The Ashes of Winter (Book of Payne, Book 0)

By: R.P. Dunwater

The young Alma Payne is next in line to lead her people as their High Priestess of Ebroth. It’s an intimidating responsibility, being the only link between the mortal realm and her God, but she finds it easier to navigate with her best friend by her side. Celia Throckmorton, the future High Priestess of the Goddess Dienna, is always there for Alma when she needs her most. Alma is certain nothing could ever break them apart. But when a fire breaks out in the sacred wilds of Ebroth’s people, it’s immediately clear that it was no accident. The people of Dienna have outgrown their borders, and need to make room for more villages. This betrayal marks the first fracture in the delicate balance of peace, and Alma’s once picturesque life quickly begins to splinter. Furious, Ebroth turns on His sister Dienna. And unfortunately for Alma, the only weapons the warring Gods possess are Their own beloved creations. Can Alma’s relationship with Celia withstand the wrathful back-and-forth of Ebroth and Dienna, or will it too be reduced to ashes in the devastation of the last winter? The Ashes of Winter is the prequel novella to the Book of Payne series.

The Doppelganger

By: Sammi Middleton

Mia Nicholson’s life is turned upside down by the sudden deaths of her parents in an accident. Sent to live with the uncle she never knew existed, far away from the only home she has ever known, Mia angrily tries to shun her new family and life, counting down the days till she can return to the way things were before. But her family are endearing — almost insufferably so – and soon, Mia finds herself falling into a comfortable life with them, made easier by her cousin’s best friend, Brandon. Even so, things aren’t at all what they seem. Imposed a strict curfew and forbidden from leaving the house at night, Mia knows there is something her family is keeping from her. Determined to find out the truth, Mia’s life takes another unexpected turn when she learns that creatures long thought fairy-tale – vampires – exist after all. And when she is kidnapped by said monstrous creatures, truths are revealed that ensure Mia will never be safe again. Brandon knows his fair share of heartache. He’s lost everything to the vampires and is fuelled by thoughts of revenge. He hadn’t planned on falling in love again. But when he meets his best friend Connor’s cousin, Mia, he’s fallen for her before he even realises. Drawn to her through their shared grief, the pair of them navigate friendship, kidnappings and fights for survival, all whilst trying to deny their feelings for each other. But when the vampires set their sights on Mia too, Brandon risks losing someone else he loves. And he won’t let that happen. Not again. Leo, a reluctant vampire if ever there was one, longs for nothing more than a peaceful immortality. Charged with retrieving a young woman by his maker, Anton, Leo reluctantly agrees. Perhaps he can win his freedom and long coveted peace this way, he reasons. Accompanied in this task by Tabatha, a young fledgling vampire with a shrill voice and a blood hungry temperament, the pair of them carry out their duty without question. When faced with the consequences of his actions, however, Leo begins to question everything. Why this girl specifically? What makes her special? What are Anton's intentions with her? Leo soon finds himself stuck between the loyalty he has for Anton, and the humanity a lone human girl reawakens in him. One thing’s for sure however – immortality is a long time indeed when guilt haunts your every step and betrayal lurks around every corner.

The Afterlife Experiment

By: Sam Weiss

Atra Hart’s shadow has grown teeth. It moves on its own and whispers her name. She calls it Dread, and it threatens to devour her mind. When a fire breaks out at the asylum where she’s locked up, Atra seizes the chance for freedom, only to witness an electric-purple rift split the sky open. Like Dread, the rift is visible only to her. Then, she awakens back in the asylum, unharmed, as if the fire, the escape, and the rift never happened. But everything feels wrong. No one remembers her old life. Her family, her friends—even her past—have vanished. The doctors insist she’s delusional, but the messages scribbled on the mirrors suggest otherwise. The darkness beneath her bed whispers secrets. And the black cat that watches from where the veils thin? It doesn’t belong here. As Atra ventures deeper into the mystery, she uncovers a chilling truth: this isn’t an asylum. It’s a trap woven between broken realities. The rift isn’t a vision. It’s a crack in the barrier between worlds, and something is trying to come through. Dread isn’t a hallucination. It’s a harbinger, connected to something ancient that moves between realities like a parasite, searching for a perfect host. If Atra can’t sever her connection to Dread, she won’t just lose her grip on sanity—she’ll become the vessel that lets the horror in. She’ll open the door to something that could end reality itself.

In the House of Root and Rot

By: Sam Weiss

Old Gramps always said the Deadmarsh family was cursed. Will never believed him—until now. In a last-ditch effort to pay his grandfather’s mounting medical bills, Will signs up for a shady sleep study, ignoring the warning signs. But everything changes the night his grandfather vanishes. In his place, Will’s dead sister returns. Convinced the sleep study is to blame, Will tracks down Spectre, the enigmatic research firm behind it, only to discover they’ve disappeared. His search leads him to a girl whose father vanished after her own harrowing encounter with Spectre. She also seems to know more about his family’s past than she’s letting on. Desperate to stop seeing his dead sister and unsure of who to trust, Will forms an uneasy alliance with the girl to find out what Spectre wants with them. Together, they plummet down a rabbit-hole of secrets, discovering Spectre’s true purpose and what it planted in Will’s bloodline centuries ago. Something ancient, something not of this world, has been feeding off his family for generations, growing stronger, hungrier, and desperate to be set free. The family curse is real. And it’s been waiting for Will to unleash it.

YOU INVITED IT IN

By: Sarah Jules

Sometimes, it’s best to mind your own business. Felix Eastwood is your average guy, except for the fact that he can see the spirits of the dead. Lilith Lavelle is a fraudulent psychic, plying her trade on social media. When Felix stumbles across an advertisement for Lilith Lavelle’s Psychic Cleansing Services, he hires her under the pretense that his family is being haunted, hoping to expose her as a scam artist. By trying to play the hero, Felix puts his family in grave danger. In the aftermath of Lilith’s visit, Felix finds himself haunted for real by something claiming to be his dead wife; something that is out for blood. The problem is, Felix invited it in. And it doesn’t want to leave.

FOUND YOU

By: Sarah Jules

How far would you go for revenge? A text leads to the murder of an innocent. When Cameron gets a text from an unknown number, his life is thrust into unimaginable chaos. Things come to a head when he begins to receive graphic photographs of himself being tortured. A schoolgirl fantasy spirals out of control. Savannah has just pulled her life together, only for it to be unravelled by a drunken one-night stand. Love, lust and revenge collide with terrifying consequences. Is anybody truly innocent? It could happen to anybody. Could you be next?

True Love Again

By: Saz Vora

True Love Again is a slow burn, second chance at finding love, set in the Midlands, England, between a single parent and an independent app developer, full of longing, adorable kids and opening your heart to love after grief and betrayal. At a Gujarati wedding in North Devon, the interfering aunties are in full force, scheming and pairing off the single people. Normally Meera avoids these gatherings, but for this wedding she can’t say no. Krishan, a widowed single parent, struggles with the idea of moving on - especially when no one can compare to his late wife. And the Aunties' suggestions for a perfect match aren't helping. Then he meets Meera. When an accident with the floral arrangements sends the pair off on a mission for replacements they develop an easy friendship. Krishan suggests to Meera that they pretend to date for the rest of the summer's events, and she agrees as long as he promises to join as a Beta tester, for her dating and new experience app. Krishan is reluctant, but Meera promises him it will only be a couple of times. What could possibly go wrong? Perfect for fans of multicultural romance, fake dating tropes, and stories full of heart, family, and hope—this is a feel-good British South Asian romance about second chances, self-discovery, and the magic of unexpected connection.

Made in Heavan

By: Saz Vora

Escaping her unhappy home by taking a job as an au pair, orphan Hema Pattni thinks of her new post in southern France as a dream come true. The family welcomes her with open arms, and her bright, inquisitive pupil, Amelie, is a delight. But a series of strange happenings threatens the summer’s perfection as a mysterious sighting of a lady in black increases. And to add to the tension, she’s drawn to her Rahul Raichura, Amelie’s guardian. Will Hema find out what the Raichuras are hiding? Can she hide her secret as she develops feelings for Rahul? Determined to uncover the truth, Hema suspects the Raichuras may hide a secret – one even more serious than her own.

Hounds of Gaia

By: Sean M Tirman

Foxhound doesn't care about the gaps in her memory. Being a Contractor, a kind of spacefaring mercenary, keeps her occupied enough. Rather than dwelling, she rockets around the farthest reaches of the solar system, earning a steady paycheck hunting down ne'er-do-wells and enjoying a semblance of freedom most folks in the outer colonies can't dream of. So when she receives an urgent prisoner transfer request from a cult starship, she accepts the gig. She figures that transporting a bone marrow-eating serial killer from the cult's colony back to Earth is just another well-paying job that'll keep her mind off things. Upon discovering that the suspect in custody is an orphan girl—one who could pass for her much younger doppelgänger—she decides it's time to get some answers. Before she can piece together who the girl is and how their lives intertwine, a group of violent prisoners aboard Foxhound's starship breaks free. As the once-peaceful cultists take up arms in response, the Contractor teams up with her mechanized AI assistant and two of the cult's wayward members to stop the barbaric escapees and elude the grasp of the cult's radicalized leader. And when that’s done, she can focus on figuring out the secret behind the mysterious, potentially dangerous girl—but will she even want to know the truth?

Buried Secrets: A Psychological Suspense Novella

By: S.F. Baumgartner

Dylan Roche is shocked. The twenty-five-year-old management trainee is astonished by the visit of an attorney. After years of blissful ignorance of his heritage, he is leery of the invitation to visit his wealthy maternal grandmother. Wishing his mother was alive to advise him, Dylan sets off to investigate the family’s history, despite his feeling of foreboding. But with the sinister maniac creeping at each turn, he fears his mother’s faith in him was grossly misplaced. Will Dylan find the secret hidden by his mother and survive the attack by the lunatic?

Living Secrets: A Thriller

By: S.F. Baumgartner

Lily Tso is bored and unfulfilled. Orphaned at birth, the twenty-two-year-old Hotel Guest Service Officer is overwhelmed to discover her parents are alive. But the young woman fears she’s woefully unprepared for a treacherous operation to save America and to meet her parents. Teaming up with an FBI Special Agent and a young tycoon, Lily sets out on a dangerous mission to prevent a heinous biological attack. But as unknown forces bent on thwarting her attempt, she fears time is running out for both her and the country she calls her new home. Will Lily be able to survive the attacks and save America from certain doom?

Forgotten Secret: A Psychological Suspense Thriller

By: S.F. Baumgartner

For two decades, forty-four-year-old magazine writer Clara Khoury has lived with missing pieces of herself—her memory. When the recent discovery of a young woman’s remains triggers her, she’s compelled to investigate. Now, her disturbing past threatens her contented present, someone frames her husband, and their daughter is abducted. If she can’t uncover the truth, she might lose everyone she loves. Locked within Clara’s shattered mind are the keys to crimes past and present. Can she recover the forgotten secret before losing her family?

Tangled Secrets: A Suspense Thriller

By: S.F. Baumgartner

Twenty-five-year-old schoolteacher Grace Benson lives a quiet life until she receives a threatening note. But when the FBI becomes involved, her world really turns upside down. Middle-aged wedding planner Sheila Mitchell suspects her husband’s up to something, but she never expects to find him dead—and be knocked unconscious near his corpse. When she comes to, the murder weapon’s in her hand. Will Grace survive? And will Sheila’s ex-husband, an FBI agent, clear her name? Who is targeting these women?

Hidden Secrets: A Thriller

By: S.F. Baumgartner

After her harrowing escape from a kill order, Grace thought she’d return to a normal life, only to be abducted from her home. Meanwhile, FBI investigations into the murders of a congressman and his staff uncover a shocking link to Grace's abduction, threatening international stability. Desperate to survive, Grace allies with an unlikely partner—a child who knows the bunker's secrets—but as they navigate the treacherous tunnel system, a misplaced step echoes through the corridors, alerting a deranged captor who now closes in, gun in hand. If you like Alex Cross, Gabriel Allon, you will like this unpredictable, fast-paced suspense thriller.

Shadowed Secret

By: S.F. Baumgartner

Fr. Phil, a former Navy SEAL turned priest with ties to Vatican Intelligence, finds his quiet life at Mirror Estate shattered when a fellow operative from Rome visits. Asked to retrieve a classified book before it’s auctioned on the dark web, Fr. Phil faces betrayal within the Church itself. And lethal adversaries will stop at nothing to acquire the information. Tommy Rivers’s date with Mia Granger turns deadly when they discover a murdered colleague and the killer assaults them. Now, assuming they have the book, ruthless operatives have Tommy and Mia in their sights. With the secret book’s exposure threatening the lives of countless operatives, Fr. Phil, Tommy, Mia, and an elite FBI task force must prevent a catastrophic intelligence leak before time runs out. If you like the high-stakes intrigue of the Gabriel Allon series by Daniel Silva and the thrilling, fast-paced drama of the TV show NCIS-Los Angeles, you’ll love this spy thriller! Grab Shadowed Secret today to start this captivating thriller!