TBR Saturday

So we often have friends releasing new books. And we love to recommend them. Here’s our book recommendations. We try to get it done every Saturday but we are busy so we may have missed a few.

The Witch who Trades with Death by C.M. Alongi
From the author of Citadel and popular TikTokker C.M. Alongi comes a bewitching new romantic fantasy where a young witch seeks her freedom by forging a deal with Death.
A young witch forced to play concubine for her imperial captor, finally breaks free to find a life of her own, but even those with the power to call Death cannot outrun their past…
All witches must serve the cruel and immortal Emperor Yamueto. But after four years of terror and abuse, Khana not only kills one of his favorite courtiers with her magic, but also discovers the secret of his power and immortality: he’s been making deals with Death. And now, so is she.
Armed with magic that she doesn’t fully understand, Khana flees the empire and stumbles into a small mountain town filled with fierce warriors that ostracize her for being a witch, despite using her abilities to heal their sick and injured. There, her magic and courage are put to the test as she is forced to stop running and fight back against the emperor that wants her dead.
But every deal she makes with Death takes another piece of her soul. And there’s only so much Khana can give before she turns into the very monster she’s trying to destroy.
The Vampire Mistress: A Sapphic Sequel to Dracula By S.L. Sinclair
Give in to the hunger within…
I run a sanatorium with my best friend when the enigmatic Victoria Draconis sweeps into our lives, claiming to be another doctor. From the moment our eyes meet, an undeniable connection ignites between us.
During one unforgettable night within the hospital’s shadowy halls, Victoria awakens desires in me I never knew existed, guiding me to embrace my deepest submissive nature I didn’t realise existed.
But beneath Victoria’s alluring facade lies a terrifying truth: she’s no doctor; she’s a creature of darkness.
Now I face an impossible choice: cling to my fading humanity or surrender to the promise of eternal pleasure and exquisite pain in her arms. If I choose immortality, what blood-soaked secrets await me beyond the ancient stones of Dracula’s Castle in Transylvania?
One-click this LGBTQIA+ “retelling” of Bram Stoker’s classic vampire tale!
Dungeon Freedom: A Dungeon Core Fantasy (The Fallen World Book 9) by Playwars aka Alex S. Weber
Alexandra will end the Civil War, one way or another.
The army and invasion fleet sent to humble Alexandra and bring her to heel have been shattered…but not destroyed.
The United Dungeon Council’s forces flee north, intent on joining the duchess of Sunrise. As the slaver begins her march to meet Alexandra’s army, every step that brings both hosts closer only fills the rebels with dread.
As the seemingly unstoppable dungeon core and her troops advance, all eyes are on them.
For the fate of millions of innocents hinges on Alexandra’s victory.
The House on Dogwood Court by Robert Lass
Something, or someone, is tormenting the Puller family.
Fleeing their shameful past, the Puller family has just moved into a new home in a cozy little subdivision. Their neighbors are friendly, the house is beautiful, but their new home harbors a deadly secret.
Soon after they move in, a child suffers a debilitating injury. Night time brings terrifying events with no logical explanation. As the strange activity surrounding the house ramps up, the weight of the Puller’s past threatens to tear the family apart.
Why did their house cost so much less than all the other houses in the subdivision? Who is the mysterious figure lurking in the woods beyond the Puller’s back yard? Who or what is stalking the family?
The Pullers need to find the answers to their questions fast because the family is fracturing, and an unknown evil lurks in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to spill innocent blood.
WHISPERS IN THE GARDEN: A Witchy Cozy Mystery by Patti Petrone Miller
Whispers in the Garden is a spellbinding cozy fantasy mystery bursting with secrets, magic, and swoon-worthy romance that fans of witchy mysteries, small-town secrets, and Hallmark-style love stories won’t be able to resist.
When Grace Thornhall arrives in Thornwick, all she has is her late grandmother’s cryptic address, a temperamental broomstick, and magic that works only half the time. But the ramshackle cottage on Broomstick Lane hides more than dust and cobwebs—it conceals an enchanted garden whose plants whisper dire warnings of danger…and hints that Grandma Violet’s death might not have been so natural after all.
As Grace unravels her grandmother’s hidden life, she’s swept into a web of secrets involving Sebastian, the devastatingly handsome bookshop owner whose charming smile masks knowledge he’s reluctant to share. Add in Krista, a wise librarian whose knowledge of magic might rival the town’s ancient grimoires, Mrs. Holloway, who bakes secrets into every pie and pastry, and Midnight—a talking cat who claims to have been her grandmother’s familiar—and Grace realizes she’s stumbled into a mystical mystery that could cost her everything.
Grace must learn to trust her unpredictable magic—and her heart—to uncover Thornwick’s deadly secrets and save the enchanted garden before it withers away. But someone in this picture-perfect village is willing to kill to keep the past buried.
Perfect for readers who love:
✅ Witchy cozy mysteries with a dash of danger
✅ Small towns with big secrets
✅ Magical gardens and talking cats
✅ Handsome, mysterious love interests
✅ Found-family vibes and heartwarming community spirit
If you’re searching for your next binge-worthy read filled with mystery, romance, and magical suspense, look no further. Whispers in the Garden is your ticket to a charmingly dangerous world where nothing—and no one—is quite what they seem.
Buy now and step into the garden…if you dare.