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June 26, 2026 by Angela Leave a Comment

AN INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER

To save a world in turmoil, a would-be prince teams up with a magically gifted courtesan—but the most dangerous game may be trusting each other in this spicy, swoony fantasy romance from the USA Today bestselling author of Change of Heart.

The stunning first edition hardcover of Something Wicked features a steamy jacket with glossy effects as well as specially designed sprayed edges!

“Intricate, sensual, and filled with all the best elements romantasy has to offer.” —India Holton, author of The Ornithologist’s Field Guide to Love


The Uprising has overthrown Avon’s monarchial rulers, and a decree has been issued. Candidates for the first presidential election will be selected by the completion of a special task: to kill the former monarch of their home province.

Callum, the son of the recently dethroned king, is determined to be in the running. But coming to terms with patricide will require the help of Lady Caterine, a Gifted courtesan at La Puissance, Avon’s premiere sex club.

Lady Caterine has always had the magical ability to manipulate the emotions of anyone who experiences an orgasm in her presence. If Callum can only open up to Cate, he will be able to commit the newly fated murder without suffering the guilt and take his place as the rightful candidate from his province. But Callum has a deep-seated mistrust of the Gifted. And the last thing he expects is to be confronted with an undeniable connection with Cate that neither of them understands or wants.

With the fate of the country at stake, Callum and Cate search for ways to bare themselves to each other, and discover a darker force building within La Puissance, one that might ruin the future of Avon forever. To stop Avon from falling to ashes, they must sacrifice everything they have . . . even if it requires betraying each other.

Something Wicked (Idle Reputations Book 1) by Falon Ballard- $1.99 for a limited time.

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GYM. TAN. MERMAN. Welcome to the Jersey Shore, where the men are hot, the sun is sizzling, and the boardwalk’s seen it all…until now.

After years of living on the Shore, Hannah Bell is sure two things are true:

  1. The family B&B is her future.
  2. Men like Xander—mysterious, charming, and un-freaking-believably gorgeous—do not just wash up like some kind of sexy flotsam.

But when Xander appears mostly-naked and half-conscious in the surf, Hannah does what any sane, kind-hearted woman would do: hauls him into her bed. Her bed and breakfast, that is. It’s only polite. But her one act of seaside charity goes sideways fast when her new perennially topless “guest” starts fixing leaky faucets with a wink, charming her with fishy dad jokes, and casually revealing that—oh yeah—he’s a freakin’ merman.

Not only that, but he’s the merman who rescued her a decade ago and then ghosted her like an enchanted Tinder date gone wrong. Rude.

As Hannah reels from revelations and Xander tries to stay one step ahead of the secrets lurking beneath the tide, they’ll need to figure out if their surfside chemistry is just a summer fling… or the start of something truly fin-tastic.

There’s Something Fishy About My Boyfriend (Jersey Shore Merman Book 1) by Gloria Duke – $1.99 for a limited time.

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An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! 

There once was a village so far north that most considered it the top of the world… and in that village, the Sun fell in love with her Starmaker. From the New York Times bestselling author of The Nature of Witches comes a whimsical and sweeping romantic fantasy.

Nestled deep in the snowy mountains of the Lost Range, the village of Reverie is a small miracle. Beyond the reach of the Sun, Reverie is dependent upon the magic of the mysterious Starmaker: every morning, he trudges across a vast glacier and pulls in sunlight over the peaks, providing the village with the light it needs to survive.

Aurora Finch grew up on tales of the Starmaker’s magic, never imagining she’d one day meet him. But on the morning of her wedding, a fateful encounter in the frostbitten woods changes everything. The Starmaker senses a powerful magic within her and demands she come study under his guidance. With her newfound abilities tied to the survival of the village, Aurora is swept away to his ice-covered castle and far from everything she’s ever known.

The Starmaker is as cold and distant as the mountain itself, leaving Aurora to explore his enchanted castle alone. Yet the more she discovers about the sorcerer, the stronger their attraction grows, pulling her closer to the secrets he refuses to share. But a deadly frost approaches and Aurora must uncover what the Starmaker is hiding before she is left in an endless winter that even the Sun cannot touch.

The Sun and the Starmaker: A Whimsical Fantasy Romance Beneath the Stars by Rachel Griffin- $1.99 for a limited time.

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Spice trader Cinnamon’s quiet life is turned upside down when she ends up on a quest with a fiery demon, in this irreverently quirky rom-com fantasy that is sweet, steamy, and funny as hell.
 

All she wanted to do was live her life in peace—maybe get a cat, expand the family spice farm. Really, anything that didn’t involve going on an adventure where an orc might rip her face off. But they say the goddess has favorites, and if so, Cin is clearly not one of them.
 
After Cin saves the demon Fallon in a wine-drunk stupor, Fallon reveals that all he really wants to do is kill an evil witch enslaving his people. And who can blame him? But now he’s dragging Cinnamon along for the ride whether she likes it or not. On the bright side, at least he keeps burning off his shirt.…

A USA Today Bestseller • An Amazon Best Book of January 2024 • An IndieNext List Pick

“One of the freshest voices in fantasy romance! This book has it all: spice, humor, and a world I want to get lost in.” —Katee Robert, New York Times bestselling author

Praise for the Mead Mishaps series:

“A hilarious, down-to-earth romance with magic, adventure, and intrigue. What’s not to love?” —Talia Hibbert

“Sexy, witty, and fun as hell—That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon is the instant mood-boost we all need.” —Hannah Whitten

“Hilarious, hot and full of heart, That Time I Got Drunk And Saved A Demon is exactly what you need in your life. Right now. Go pick it up because it is the cure to any reading funk and might even clear up acne. I’m serious. It’s that good.” —Avery Flynn

That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon (Mead Mishaps Book 1) by Kimberly Lemming – $1.99 for a limited time.

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When a scandalous duke clashes with a spirited spinster who accuses him of murder, enemies become lovers in this steamy Regency romance full of mystery, danger, and heat.

“Alaric & Emma make you believe that their passion and relationship are as real as the book in your hand.” —Regency and RomanceAlaric McLeod, the notorious Duke of Strathaven and an unapologetic rake, is the last man innocent country lady Miss Emma Kent should trust. When she mistakenly accuses him of a crime he didn’t commit, their fiery clash ignites more than scandal. As lethal danger stalks them both, Alaric’s protective instincts awaken, and Emma’s courage is tested by forbidden desire. Sworn enemies must become uneasy allies to uncover the truth… and end up surrendering to a love neither expected.

“Amazing, spicy, entertaining, tense story—I loved every second.” —Rady Reads

Grace Callaway writes hot and heart-melting historical romances packed with steam, swoon, and suspense. Her standalone novels can be enjoyed individually or as part of the irresistibly interconnected Callawayverse.

Heart of Enquiry (The Kents) (steamy Regency romance):
Prequel Novella: The Widow Vanishes (Will & Annabel)
1. The Duke Who Knew Too Much (Alaric & Emma)
2. M is for Marquess (Gabriel & Thea)
3. The Lady Who Came in from the Cold (Marcus & Penny)
4. The Viscount Always Knocks Twice (Richard & Violet)
5. Never Say Never to an Earl (Sinjin & Polly)
6. The Gentleman Who Loved Me (Andrew & Primrose)

Don’t miss the sizzling series in the Callawayverse (in chronological order):
– Mayhem in Mayfair
– Heart of Enquiry (Kents) (this book belongs to this series)
– Game of Dukes
– Lady Charlotte’s Society of Angels
– Blackwood Legacy

The Duke Who Knew Too Much: A Steamy Enemies to Lovers Historical Romance (Heart of Enquiry Book 1) by Grace Callaway- FREE for a limited time.

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Indie Next Pick| #1 Library Reads Pick | Goodreads Most Anticipated Romances of the Year | Bookish Highly Anticipated Reads | Bookpage Most Highly Anticipated Romance of the Year | Paste Magazine Most Anticipated Romances of the Year | Cosmopolitan UK Best Books of the Month | Bookriot Most Anticipated Books of the Year

The acclaimed author of Love Lettering weaves a wise and witty new novel that echoes with timely questions about love, career, reconciling with the past, and finding your path while knowing your true worth.

Longtime personal assistant Georgie Mulcahy has made a career out of putting others before herself. When an unexpected upheaval sends her away from her hectic job in L.A. and back to her hometown, Georgie must confront an uncomfortable truth: her own wants and needs have always been a disconcertingly blank page.

But then Georgie comes across a forgotten artifact—a “friendfic” diary she wrote as a teenager, filled with possibilities she once imagined. To an overwhelmed Georgie, the diary’s simple, small-scale ideas are a lifeline—a guidebook for getting started on a new path.

Georgie’s plans hit a snag when she comes face to face with an unexpected roommate—Levi Fanning, onetime town troublemaker and current town hermit. But this quiet, grouchy man is more than just his reputation, and he offers to help Georgie with her quest. As the two make their way through her wishlist, Georgie begins to realize that what she truly wants might not be in the pages of her diary after all, but right by her side—if only they can both find a way to let go of the pasts that hold them back.

Honest and deeply emotional, Georgie, All Along is a smart, tender must-read for everyone who’s ever wondered about the life that got away . . .

“Absolute perfection—this is the book you are looking for. Georgie All Along is a tour de force, beautifully written and full of charming characters, rich emotion, and delicious spice. With it, Kate Clayborn solidifies her place in romance royalty.” —Sarah MacLean, New York Times bestselling author

“A modern yet timeless love story.”—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED REVIEW

“Tender and sexy…features strong friendships and will appeal to fans of Emily Henry.” —Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW

Georgie, All Along: An Uplifting and Unforgettable Love Story by Kate Clayborn – $3.99 at Amazon and FREE at Bookshop.org for a limited time.

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After getting passed over for tenure and having her life upended in the process, a physics professor decides to throw caution to the wind and live by her horoscope predictions for a year in this effervescent rom-com from the New York Times bestselling author of Made in Manhattan and To Sir, With Love—perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Ali Hazelwood.

As the youngest physics professor at her university, practical-minded Miranda Reed plans her life with minute precision. But that’s before she’s denied tenure and the promotion she thought was guaranteed. Suddenly, her tidy life is anything but constant.

Overdue for a sabbatical, Miranda takes some time to look towards the stars—only this time, she’s not looking for black holes. With her faith in science shaken, Miranda turns to a practice she’s long dismissed as preposterous: astrology.

Determined to figure out why her life has suddenly gone sideways, Miranda commits to a year of letting her horoscope guide her. Soon she’s taking on new home improvement projects, adopting a new pet, and studying what the stars have to say about her ideal love match. The intriguingly aloof artist living next door? Never. His Aries energy is all wrong. On the other hand, the charming father of her new tutoring pupil is Sagittarian perfection. Made for her…right?

As Miranda navigates life with new a perspective, she slowly discovers neither science nor the stars have all the answers. And that, when it comes to love, you sometimes just have to trust your heart.

Miranda in Retrograde by Lauren Layne- $1.99 for a limited time.

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In this splendidly bittersweet romantic comedy, enemies forced together by a mutual loss are led on a cross-country journey toward a second chance.

Maddie Sanderson would be proud to honor her older brother’s dying wish, that she scatters his ashes over eight destinations that the adventurous 29-year-old never got to visit before he died from cancer. But in his will, Josh assigned her an impossible partner to help complete the mission—Dominic Perry. Seriously, if Maddie weren’t already at her brother’s funeral, she would have killed him for this.

Sure, Dom was Josh’s life-long best friend. He’s also the infuriating man who broke Maddie’s heart back when she was naïve enough to give it to him. But since Dom insists on following the rules and Josh didn’t leave much room for Maddie to argue the matter, they embark together on a series of farewell trips that span thousands of miles, exploring new places and revisiting their complicated history along the way.

After a snowstorm leads to a shared bed, Maddie starts to wonder if her brother might be matchmaking from the grave. But when grief also reopens old wounds between them, Maddie will need more than Josh’s ghostly guidance to trust Dom again.

PS: I Hate You by Lauren Connolly- $1.99 for a limited time.

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