#BookReview: Blood and Moonlight (Blood and Moonlight, #1) by Erin Beaty

Perfect for fans of Kerri Maniscalco, Mary E. Pearson, and Criminal Minds, a young woman with dangerous magical abilities teams up with a handsome detective to hunt down an elusive serial killer in this thrilling dark fantasy. 

When orphan Catrin witnesses a murder on the streets of Collis, she’s pulled into a deadly chain of events where the only certainty is that the killer will strike again. Assigned to investigate is the mysterious and brilliant Simon, whose insights into the mind of a predator are frighteningly accurate.

As the grisly crimes continue, Catrin finds herself caught between killer and detective while hiding her own secret―forbidden magic granted by moonlight that’s destined to make her an outcast. But her newfound power might be the only thing that can save her and those she loves from becoming the murderer’s next victims . . .

Full of slow burn romance, unexpected twists, and electrifying suspense, Erin Beaty’s Blood and Moonlight kicks off a captivating new duology set in a world of moonlit magic and mystery.

Don’t miss the epic conclusion to Catrin and Simon’s story in Silence and Shadow.

#PreOrderBlitz: Earth's Craving by @CarringtonEmily @changelingpress @RABTBookTours

 

LGBTQ, Dark Fantasy, Steamy

Date Published: February 21, 2025

 

 

When werewolf and dragon meet, will their need for each other defeat all their well-intentioned plans?

Tom, a land dragon, is so large he’s earned the nickname “Earth.” His dragon herd takes advantage of him until he’s sold to a pair of basilisks. Unfortunately for them, Tom’s mating plans don’t include repopulating the basilisk species. Time to make his escape…

Kailee, psychic disaster and frightened “rehabilitated” werewolf, is new to adulting, but she’s been through enough to make her a force to be reckoned with. Transgender, she is burdened with not one, but three psychic abilities. The overabundance of power tends to make her a little off-balance…

Will Kailee be able to protect Tom from those hunting him? Can Tom learn to trust? Or will their need for each other defeat all their well-intentioned plans?

📚 Upcoming Release Alert: Soul Hate by @HKingsleyAuthor @hannahkingsleyauthor

📚 Upcoming Release Alert: Soul Hate by Hannah Kingsley

Get ready for a gripping new read that will keep you on the edge of your seat! Soul Hate by Hannah Kingsley is coming soon, and it’s a book you won’t want to miss.

#BookReview: The Manor of Dreams by Christina Li @christinaliwrites

Mexican Gothic meets Everything I Never Told You in Christina Li’s haunting novel about the secrets that lie in wait in the crumbling mansion of a former Hollywood starlet, and the intertwined fates of the two Chinese American families fighting to inherit it.

They say what you don’t know can’t hurt you. But silence can be deadly.

Vivian Yin is dead. The first Chinese actress to win an Oscar, the trailblazing ingénue rose to fame in the eighties, only to disappear from the spotlight at the height of her career and live out the rest of her life as a recluse.

Now her remaining family members are gathered for the reading of her will and her daughters expect to inherit their childhood Vivian’s grand, sprawling Southern California garden estate. But due to a last-minute change to the will, the house is passed on to another family instead—one that has suddenly returned after decades of estrangement.

In hopes of staking their claim, both families move into the mansion. Amidst the grief and paranoia of the families’ unhappy reunion, Vivian’s daughters race to piece together what happened in the last weeks of their mother’s life, only to realize they are being haunted by something much more sinister and vengeful than their regrets. After so many years of silence, will the families finally confront the painful truth about the last fateful summer they spent in the house, or will they cling to their secrets until it’s too late?

Told in dual timelines, spanning three generations, and brimming with romance, betrayal, ambition and sacrifice, The Manor of Dreams is a thrilling family gothic that examines the true cost of the American dream—and what happens when the roots we set down in this country turn to rot.

#CoverReveal: Roar of the Sky: An Asian Romantasy Story by @callazae @RRBookTours1 @rrbooktours

We're thrilled to present the cover for Roar of the Sky: An Asian Romantasy Story by Calla Zae!

Roar of the Sky (Infinara Dragons #1) Expected Publication Date: October 23, 2025 Genre: Asian Romantasy

Age-Gap Relationship

Slow Burn Romance

Morally Gray Alpha

Mentor/Mentee

Vengeance Driven

Found Family

Steam and Suspense

Magical Connection

Happily Ever After

Hardened by heartache and too many bloody battles, General Wen Hung is focused on protecting his land and nothing more. When a beautiful healer uses a unique skill to save him from a deadly attack, she shifts something inside his heart. Now, he wants something that both terrifies and comforts him. Determined to pave her own path, Zhao Mei Su is a talented healer with the passion of a warrior. But she has no teacher to educate her until she dares an adept warrior much older than her to give her lessons. The more she practices, the more her energy field transforms, connecting her to a cosmic realm she never knew existed. When a dragon roars for her, confusion and wonder set in as the unavoidable battle between the dark and the light erupts. As darkness intensifies around them, Su and Hung join forces with the dragon realm to protect something more precious than they could ever imagine.

#BookReview: The Dream Runners by Shveta Thakrar

A lush tapestry of dreams, myth, and magic—perfect for fans of Holly Black, Roshani Chokshi, and Margaret Rogerson. Seven years ago, Tanvi was spirited away to the subterranean realm of Nagalok, where she joined the ranks of the dream human children freed of all memory and emotion, who collect mortal dreams for the entertainment of the serpentine, immortal naga court. But when one of Tanvi’s dream harvests goes awry, she begins to remember her life on earth. Panicked and confused, she turns to the one mortal in Nagalok who might be able to Venkat, the dreamsmith responsible for collecting the dream runners’ wares and shaping them into the kingdom’s most tantalizing commodity. And as they search for answers, a terrifying truth begins to take shape—one that could turn the nagas’ realm of dreams into a land of waking nightmare. From the author of the Indie Next selection and Andre Norton Award finalist Star Daughter , this stand-alone contemporary fantasy, inspired by the nagas and garudas of Hindu mythology, is full of slow-burning romance, haunting intrigue, and shimmering magic.

#CoverReveal for Free to Fall by Louise Lennox @indie_pen_pr

 

  When two guarded souls collide, can love set them free? Sierra Watson is a woman of substance—a curvaceous beauty whose unshakable confidence hides the scars of a love life that’s often fallen short of her dreams. During the school year, she’s a dedicated school psychologist, offering wisdom and compassion to young minds in need. But summers are another story. Behind closed doors, Sierra fights a personal battle, juggling a second job to pay off her sister’s gambling debts and ensure her family’s future stays intact. That second job takes her to Chesapeake Heights, the exclusive haven of the Freeman Family Resort. It’s here she crosses paths with Jabari Freeman, the eldest son of the powerful Freeman clan. Hardened by heartbreak and betrayal, Jabari has buried himself in his family’s legacy, swearing off love to protect the walls he’s built around his heart. But there’s something about Sierra—the quiet strength behind her confident smile, the way she matches his wit without effort—that makes it impossible to keep his guard up. As Sierra becomes entwined with the vibrant and complicated Freeman family, she discovers a world of tradition, loyalty, and love that pulls her closer to the hard-hearted Jabari. Each Freeman sibling has their own quirks, struggles, and secrets, making her feel both an outsider and a part of something extraordinary. Sparks fly, passion ignites, and slowly, Jabari’s hardened heart begins to soften. But love isn’t easy. Sierra’s sister's troubles threaten to drag Sierra back into a life of sacrifice, while Jabari’s growing responsibilities as the family’s leader weigh heavily on his soul. Both must confront their deepest fears: Jabari must decide if he’s ready to risk the pain of love again, and Sierra must believe she’s worthy of a love that doesn’t require her to sacrifice herself.

#BookReview: The Sea Knows My Name by @laurabrookerobson

In this seafaring fantasy, a soft-spoken and empathic teen must chart her own course to rescue the ruthless pirate who raised her

If there’s one thing Thea Fowler has learned from her mother, it’s that the only way for a woman to survive in a man’s world is to make herself strong—invulnerable, even. Strength, after all, is how Clementine Fowler survived after her world was washed away by ash and lava and became one of the most notorious pirates the world has ever known.

Unfortunately, Thea has inherited none of her mother’s ruthlessness and grit.

After a lifetime of being told she is a disappointment, Thea longs to escape life under her mother’s thumb. And when she falls for a handsome sailor named Bauer, she thinks she’s found her chance at a new life. But it’s not long before first love leads to first betrayal, and Thea learns that there’s more than one way to be strong.

#TeaserTuesday: Archangel by Marteeka Karland @RABTBookTours

 

(Black Reign MC 11)

A Bones MC Romance

 

Motorcycle Club Romance

Date Published: February 21, 2025

Publisher: Changeling Press

 

Archangel is always perfect. In complete control. Which makes him a challenge I can’t resist…

Sonya: Just because I put a blow-up doll in the neighbor’s holiday yard ornament, or send various embarrassing items up the flagpole occasionally, doesn’t mean I’m a bad person. But my father doesn’t see things that way. So he sends me to a man he thinks can help me “find my inner self.” Otherwise known as get some kind of job. Just my luck, the man he sends me to is the man I’ve had a crush on forever. Archangel is strong, soft-spoken, always in control, and the most perfectly made man I’d ever seen. He’s unflappable. I can’t resist, even knowing the price I’ll pay. I just hope I can slink the walk of shame back home before he knows I’m gone. That might be the only chance I have of protecting my heart.

Archangel: I don’t know what Thorn was thinking when he sent his daughter to me. Sonya has plagued my every filthy fantasy since the first time she came home from college to visit friends at my club. I’d known then I needed to stay away from her. Not only am I way too old for her, but her daddy is the president of their club. Which puts me and Black Reign MC in a delicate position. What I could never have predicted was Sonya taking matters into her own hands. Sonya running isn’t a surprising. Kinda expected that. What wasn’t on my Bingo card was my forgotten past catching up with me.

#BookReview: Rise of the Vicious Princess (Rise of the Vicious Princess #1) by C. J. Redwine

The first in a YA political fantasy duology about a fierce princess determined to bring lasting peace to her kingdom regardless of the cost to her heart.

Princess Charis Willowthorn is the dutiful sword of Calera. Raised to be ruthless and cunning, her only goal is to hold her war-torn kingdom together long enough to find a path toward peace with their ancient foe, Montevallo, even if the cost is her own heart.

When violence erupts in the castle itself and an unseen enemy begins sinking Calera’s ships, Charis realizes a threat much greater than Montevallo is coming for her people. So she forms a plan. By day, she is Calera’s formidable princess intent on forging an alliance with Montevallo. By night, she disguises herself as a smuggler and roams the sea with a trusted group of loyalists, hunting for their new enemies. And through it all, there’s the one boy she can’t have—who guards her life but steals her heart.

But her enemies are much closer than Charis realizes, and her heart isn’t the only thing she has left to lose.

#BookTour: A Just Revenge by Patrick L. Scott Esq. @RABTBookTours

Fiction

Date Published: August 26, 2024

Publisher: MindStir Media

 

Sean Roberts loved farming and his girlfriend. After they broke up she disappeared into San Francisco's drug filled hippie environment of the 1960s. Her parents were frantic and no one in their small-town seemed able to help them find their daughter. They reached out to Sean and he agreed to search for their lost daughter.

His search forced Sean to assume his nom de plume, George Wescot and enter a world of extreme wealth and of people who only cared about their own pleasures and not the pain it caused other people. George uses his skills learned from hunting, fighting and evasion to penetrate this sadistic society. Subsequently, he pursued across the United States, India, and Europe. Finally, Sean stopped running from the Brothers, and started hunting those people who caused his ex-girlfriend's and her family's pain from injuries she sustained.

YA #BookRecommendation: The Infinity Courts by @AkemiDawnBowman

YA Book Recommendation: The Infinity Courts by Akemi Dawn Bowman

Looking for a YA book that blends sci-fi, fantasy, and a gripping emotional journey? The Infinity Courts by Akemi Dawn Bowman is a must-read! This thought-provoking novel takes readers on a thrilling adventure through a futuristic afterlife filled with danger, rebellion, and a battle for humanity’s fate.

#BookReview: A Curse of Breath and Blood (The Mind Breaker #1) by K.W. Foster

'A Court of Thorns and Roses' meets 'Six of Crows' in this thrilling new fantasy romance. 

A queen turned mercenary. A long-lost love. An ancient evil reborn. 
With her home kingdom destroyed and her family considered dead, Aelia Springborn makes a living, using her abilities to break minds for anyone with enough coin. Content to live a life in the shadows, her world is turned upside down when her former lover, Caiden Stormweaver, tracks her down at the edge of the world with a proposition she can’t refuse…. help him thwart her former husband, King Gideon, from obtaining the deadly army of the Alder King.

With a chasm of hurt between them, the pair strikes a deal; once their mission is complete, Aelia will wipe his memories of their relationship, releasing them both from their tumultuous past.

Bound by magic and aided by friends, Caiden and Aelia set off on a journey to save the continent from ultimate destruction. However, as their mission progresses, Aelia and Caiden find themselves reigniting the flames of their past.

But in Moriana, breaking a bargain is deadly.

Things become even more complicated when Aelia meets Tharan Greenblade, a charming playboy whom she cannot help but fall for. With the threads of their fates entwining, the trio will be forced into a high-stakes game that will test their loyalties and raise the dead.

Don't miss this adult romantasy debut combining the dark fairytale atmosphere of Nettle and Bonewith the heart-stopping romance of A Court of Thorns and Roses and the found family dynamics of Divine Rivals. With tension at every turn, this novel explores the sacrifices we make to save the ones we love.

#BookReview: Curtsies & Consequences by Melissa Constantine

Kira, Princess Royal of the Known Kingdoms, has a big, particularly hairy secret. That terrifying thing running through the woods around Corlea Palace? That's her.

And she plans to keep it up, using the magic of an old cloak to be the mythical Beast of Barlow. It's all going just fine until she receives an urgent request from her cousin Bertie to help him figure out why a group of orphans is turning into little copies of the Beast whenever they go outside. To help solve the mystery Kira is paired with Sir Robert, perhaps the most infuriatingly beautiful (and far too preceptive) knight on the continent, before a planned hunt for the Beast puts them in even more danger. All she has to do is keep her secrets close and Robert closer. 

Easy.

Until she wakes up as the Beast she's been pretending to be.

#BookReview: We All Fall Down (The River City Duology #1) by Rose Szabo

The first book in a dark fantasy YA duology by the author of What Big Teeth, about the power and danger of stories and the untold costs of keeping magic alive, perfect for fans of Aiden Thomas and Marie Rutkoski.

In River City, where magic used to thrive and is now fading, the witches who once ruled the city along with their powerful King have become all but obsolete. The city's crumbling government is now controlled primarily by the new university and teaching hospital, which has grown to take over half of the city.

Moving between the decaying Old City and the ruthless New, four young queer people struggle with the daily hazards of life―work, school, dodging ruthless cops and unscrupulous scientists―not realizing that they have been selected to play in an age-old drama that revives the flow of magic through their world. When a mysterious death rocks their fragile peace, the four are brought into each other's orbits as they uncover a deeper magical conspiracy.

Devastating, gorgeous, and utterly unique, We All Fall Down examines the complex network of pain created by power differentials, even between people who love each other―and how it is possible to be queer and turn out just fine.

#BookBlitz: The Truth of ISS by Rose Marie Ezell @RABTBookTours

 

(How to Become a Better Person)

Children's Book / Inspirational

Date Published: November 4, 2024

 

 

Iss, an eight-year-old boy, has some lessons for us all. Things he has learned in a very short time through experiences.

These lessons include finding your purpose, the Golden Rule, being honest, smiling, having hope and faith, forgiveness leads to happiness, telling people you love them, keeping a positive outlook, people you love are always in your heart, and salvation.

Let’s find out what Iss has learned, and maybe we can learn too and become better people. The world needs better people, don’t you agree?

#BookReview: Rise of the Snake Goddess (Samantha Knox, #2) by Jenny Elder Moke @jennyeldermoke

Samantha Knox is back for another adventure in this 1920s female-driven mystery-adventure series!

Sam Knox’s second adventure takes her to the island of Crete, just off the coast of Greece, where she discovers the ancient Snake Goddess’s golden girdle in the depths of a cave shrine that has been buried for decades. After having been belittled by her archaeology professor throughout her first college semester, Sam knows this triumph will prove her worth in the field, but before she can take credit for the find, the girdle is stolen and the island is hit with a series of earthquakes that don’t feel quite geological.

Soon Sam, Bennett and Jo are embroiled in a wild hunt―one that takes them to tiny island shops, a glamorous auction party and a near fiery death―to find the girdle before someone can use it to raise an ancient goddess from her slumber. The final battle features gryphons, a labyrinth, the minotaur of legend and lots of snakes. Lots.

#ReleaseBoost for Stroke of Lust by Lilah Lance @GiveMeBooksPR

Title: Stroke of Lust

Series: Titan Security #3

Author: Lilah Lance

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Tropes: Second Chance, Reverse Age Gap

Forced Proximity, Reverse Grumpy/Sunshine

Workplace Romance, Opposites Attract

Release Date: February 13, 2025

BLURB

I chose him.

Ruthless. Relentless. Ravenous.

Kellan Watts was supposed to stay in my past.

One mistake. One mission.

One moment of weakness.

I built walls around my heart, fortified them with steel, secrets, and lies. But now he's back—more dangerous than ever, determined to prove he’ll stop at nothing to make me his.

As Titan's deadliest operative, I know better than to trust easily, take a chance on anyone.

But with every heated touch, every kiss, my defenses crumble. And when a mission brings our past crashing into our present, I have to choose: keep my secrets or risk my heart.

Because this time? If I lose him again, it'll destroy us both.

And I have no intention of ever letting that happen.

Stroke of Lust, the third installment in the Titan Security series, brings a protective Alpha and his sassy counterpart back together in a second-chance romance. Filled with steamy, sultry moments and irresistible chemistry, it’s a reunion that will keep you hooked on Titan.

Warning: This book contains explicit content, violence, profanity, and topics that may be sensitive to some readers.

#BookReview: Wildbound (Forestborn #2) by Elayne Audrey Becker @elayneabecker

The thrilling follow-up to Elayne Audrey Becker's debut YA epic fantasy, Forestborn, full of forest magic and a kingdom on the brink of war.

With the assassination of Telyan's king, the time for peace has passed.

Determined to make up for his failure to procure the stardust, Helos finds work as a healer at Fendolyn's Keep, the military garrison to which Telyan's exiled royals--and half its civilians--have fled. Racing against the Fallow Throes' ticking clock, he endeavors to repair his relationship with Prince Finley and fight off the gathering shadows in his head, as the base around him prepares for war.

Half a continent away, his sister Rora is doing everything she can to reawaken the land and end Eradain's slaughter of magical beings. Still reeling from the revelation that Eradain's violent monarch is her half-brother, she journeys to the kingdom determined to infiltrate his court in disguise--and finds the seeds of rebellion are already stirring.

With a magical illness running rampant and the continent arming for battle, the three realms' long-feared destruction seems inevitable. But the two shifters they believed would bring about Alemara's ruin may in fact hold the key to its survival.

#BookTour: Stupid Carrot, MD by Dr. Kenneth J. Cruse, MD @RABTBookTours

 

Parenting Children to Independence

Nonfiction

 

 

Parenting is one of life’s greatest joys, but it can also feel like an overwhelming journey filled with doubts, challenges, and endless questions. In Stupid Carrot, M.D., pediatrician Dr. Kenneth Cruse draws on over 30 years of experience helping families navigate the ups and downs of raising children—and his own experiences as a father—to create a practical and relatable guide for parents at every stage.

From sleepless newborn nights to the unpredictable teenage years, Dr. Cruse addresses key milestones in child development with warmth, humor, and expert insights. This book dives into today’s most pressing pediatric challenges, including:

 

Electronic communication and social media

• Alcohol and substance abuse
• Sexuality and gender identity
• Building resilience and independence

 

Packed with lighthearted anecdotes, real-life stories, and actionable advice, Stupid Carrot, MD. reassures parents that they are not alone in the chaos of raising children. Whether you’re navigating your first diaper change or your teenager’s social life, this book is a trusted companion, helping you empower your kids to become confident, independent adults.