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.

1. Psycho Fae (Cruel Shifterverse, 2) by Jasmine Mas Pre-order your copy today! For a limited time only. The second book in Jasmine Mas’s best-selling Cruel Shifterverse trilogy now in deluxe paperback with gorgeous stenciled edges, foil detail, and original character art.
   
   Are you ready to enter into a new realm?
   It’s an all-out fight for survival in the deadly gladiator Fae Games.
   I shifted into a saber-toothed tiger…but that was just the beginning.
   Jax, Cobra, and Ascher are now my teammates.
   Once again, we’re fighting for our lives. And our futures.
   But nothing is as it seems, and for every secret we uncover, another unfolds.
   
   Under the spiteful watch of Xerxes and the evil Fae Queen, it’s not clear we’re going to survive.
   Can we work together? Or will we implode?
   
   One thing is for sure, I’m about to uncover my destiny.
   Power is in my veins.
   
   Don’t miss the conclusion of Sadie’s dark and twisted trilogy in Psycho Beasts!
   
   Perfect for readers who love:
   Morally Gray Alpha Heroes
   Strong Female Characters
   Extreme Enemies to Lovers
   Super steamy heat level
   
   Cruel Shifterverse
   Psycho Shifters
   Psycho Fae
   Psycho Beasts
2. The Twelve Trials of Doug (Not Quite Legendary Book 1)
   by Jeremy Brundage                                                                     “I would go to Hades and back for you.” An easy thing to say. A much harder thing to really mean.
   
   In an ancient Greek world of monsters and legends and gods, Doug wants to make it on his own without the influence of his father’s reputation. In the kingdom of Larissa, far from the home of his birth, Doug is making a pretty good start. He has a steady job selling dairy treats at a franchise location and Doug’s outlook is bright.
   
   And then Doug meets Princess Larisa, and the two fall madly for each other. But her father, the king, will have none of it. After all, Doug appears as nothing more than a yogurt slinger—not nearly good enough for the princess. Doug must prove his worth.
   
   Under the orders of a dark influence, the king challenges Doug to complete twelve tasks. Doug makes the only decision a hormonal, confident young man can. He accepts.
   
   While Larisa stays in Larissa to search out the source of the king’s odd behavior, Doug takes his nerdy brother Modifixeus on a trip of a lifetime. Along with a gaggle of automatons and the blessing of Zeus, Doug finds himself over his head almost immediately. If he doesn’t find a way to complete the tasks, Larissa and all of Greece will fall to the dark influence.
   
   Even worse, Doug and Larisa won’t get that magical kiss they just know is in their future—if they survive long enough to experience it.
   
   Going to Hades was a given. It was the “and back” part that looked iffy.
3. Surreal Estate, Volume 1: The Haunted House of Absurdities by Nikolas Allen                                      AUDACIOUS INDIE AUTHOR, Nikolas Allen, is excited to present Volume 1 of his sophomore trilogy, SURREAL ESTATE. This spicy speculative fiction series launches with a wild, raunchy, fun and farcical adventure that no courageous reader should dare miss!
   
   SURREAL ESTATE, VOLUME 1: THE HAUNTED HOUSE OF ABSURDITIES
   
   2035 A.D.—IN THE BUSTLING METRØPOLIS OF GLITTER CITY, VA, Superstar Surrealtor Max Discount, a snarky, self-centered hustler, navigates a series of mind-boggling scenarios that redefine the boundaries of absürdity. When his latest listing mørphs into a haunted hell ride of epic proportions, Max is finally forced to examine his own foibles.
   
   But is he ready for Change to rear its ugly head?
   
   Like an explicit mashup of Scooby-Doozy, Selling Sunsetz, and Rocky Horrorz, Surreal Estate, Volume 1 is a high-stakes excursion into the Surreal world of modern Real Estate and beyønd.
   
   Including original song lyrics, prayers, poetry, naughty drink recipes, and bippety-bop-bap-biggety-bam rhythmic interludes, this TWISTED SOAP ROCK OPERA will have you standing up and singing along in no time!
4. The Devil’s Coming To Get Me: The Haunting of Malvern Manor (Investigating the Haunted) by Richard Estep         Malvern Manor has been many things over the course of its long life. In the late 1800s it was a hotel catering to travelers and businessmen; then it was converted into a rest home for the sick and infirm; and finally, it became a privately-owned care facility, providing a home for the physically and mentally challenged of six counties. It was often the last refuge for those suffering from alcoholism, drug addiction, and severe behavioral disorders.
   
   Long after the building closed its doors for the final time, many people claim that some of those residents never left. Now a magnet for paranormal investigators, it is said that the abandoned rooms and hallways of Malvern Manor are haunted by the restless spirits of those who once called it home.
   
   Does the spirit of a young hanging victim still linger upstairs, calling out for somebody to play with her? How can Rose, the haunted doll, move around inside her glass case without human intervention? Who is the aggressive shadow man that likes to attack visitors in the nursing wing? And what is the truth behind the malevolent entity that lurks on the second floor? Join author Richard Estep (TV’s “Haunted Case Files”) as he and his fellow paranormal investigators take up residence at Malvern Manor and embark on a search for answers.
5. Haunting the Hunters by Josh Heard                                   What is it about some locations that give us the creeps? What keeps us coming back for more? In Josh Heard’s latest book he dives into the big questions about why ghost hunters have an ever lasting love affair with the locations they hunt. What can lead to such an infatuation? This is a must read for any paranormal investigator. It is packed with information, stories, and theories to keep our minds asking the bigger questions within the field of paranormal research. Josh Heard takes you on another great ride with the stories he tells in his own unique style.

Come By Next Saturday for some more suggestions!

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.

1. The Girl Who Wasn’t There: A Ghost Thriller by Nick Clausen
   When twelve-year-old Andy’s sister vanishes without a trace, the police are stumped, his parents are falling apart, and no one believes what he saw—a strange yellow van and the shadowy figure behind the wheel. Determined to find her, Andy launches his own search… and uncovers something far more terrifying than he imagined.
   Because the thing that took Rebecca isn’t human. And it isn’t finished.
   Blending pulse-pounding suspense with a chilling supernatural twist, The Girl Who Wasn’t There will grip you until the final, heart-stopping page.
   For fans of Pet Sematary, Stranger Things, and supernatural thrillers that don’t pull their punches.
   
2. Soldado Vee (Caliente Queen Series Book 3) By L.D. Wosar
   Valainah Arellano thought her vampire reign nightmare was over. Spoiler: it’s not. Maverick’s imprisoned for a crime he didn’t commit, and Jarod? He’s astral-projecting into her body and running the show like it’s his own twisted reality series—while she’s stuck watching.
   Enter Tadeo, the shady-hot vampire with “I love you” eyes and “might be working for the enemy” vibes. Meanwhile, Santana’s claiming the crown, Count Epoxy’s putting Valainah through vampire boot camp, and Maverick might be trying to kill her.
   Oh, and Jarod’s not done. He’s globe-hopping on a murder spree, using Valainah as his personal blood-tracking GPS—and she’s next.
   Valainah’s over it. Over the possession, betrayal, and deadly drama. She’s taking back control—with sharp fangs, sharp wit, and no intention of going down quietly.
   Because when the vampire world turns on you, you fight back—and make it count.
   
3. The Girl With The Mean Punch (Enhanced Being Series Book 3) By Melissa Algood
   Nina Bauer hasn’t been the same since Jonas murdered her last month.
   When she’s released from The Lab, after thorough observation, it’s with the understanding that she must return with the man who resurrected her in five days – or face consequences worse than death.
   During that month, Widmore tried to form a relationship with his long-lost son, but to no avail. Annie’s abilities have progressed, and now she wants to see how powerful she’s become. Carl feels guilty after what happened at The Lab, but he isn’t suffering too harshly on his drug and sex-filled ride toward rock bottom.
   Meanwhile, Jonas is preparing for his biggest battle, while the Enhanced Beings in Baltimore are too distracted fighting each other to notice. Can they gain their freedom from Wakefield Laboratories? Or are they destined to die by their own hands?
   Includes a bonus chapter from Book Four of the Enhanced Being Series ‘The Girl with the Grudge’
   
4. The Perfect Boyfriend (Thistler Thrillers Book 1) By Ava Roberts
   In a world where love is just a click away, a mother’s worst nightmare comes true.
   “Brilliantly creepy and seriously addictive.” —Valerie Keogh, bestselling author of The Nurse
   Mae Byrne has the quiet, peaceful life she’s always dreamed of: a handsome husband, a baseball star son, and a bright, academic daughter.
   For Fiona Byrne, Mae’s daughter, life has become unbearable; her first boyfriend ghosted her, her former best friends are bullying her, and her honors schoolwork is overwhelming. Then she signs up for the Thistler app. By inputting her phone and social media history and answering a series of questions, she creates Calvin: an AI boyfriend tailored specifically for her. What starts as a fun distraction quickly becomes more than just an app. Calvin feels real, and their love is unlike anything Fiona ever imagined.
   When Mae and her husband intervene in Fiona’s love life, bad things start to happen. Mae’s husband is in a near-fatal accident, and a school friend is discovered unresponsive. Then, one Monday morning, Fiona doesn’t come downstairs for breakfast. Mae knows instinctively something is very wrong. Fiona’s bed is made, and her backpack, wallet, and phone are gone.
   Now Mae must race against the clock to find her daughter…before it’s too late.
   Perfect for fans of Jeneva Rose and Freida McFadden, The Perfect Boyfriend is a page-turning psychological thriller where technology blurs the lines between digital illusion and deadly reality.
   
5. All is Fair in Love & Lore (Dying to Get Inn Book 1) by Cedars Renwick
   Supernatural Suspense with a slow-burn Paranormal Romance, perfect for fans of Paranormal Women’s Fiction who like their ghost stories laced with danger, sarcasm, and a touch of forbidden love.
   
   A few days ago, I thought starting over meant fresh sheets, strong coffee, and maybe a plant I wouldn’t kill. The universe had… other plans.
   
   Now I live in a haunted inn, I’ve got a strange moon-like symbol on my skin, and spirits won’t stop asking me for help.
   
   Oh—and the innkeeper? Tall, dark, brooding… and dead. Except for three nights a month when he’s not. It’s complicated. And then there’s the whole being attracted to him thing. It feels right—but it’s wrong on so many levels.
   
   I didn’t ask for this life. And I definitely didn’t ask to be marked by magic or hunted by things that go bump, snarl, or growl in the night. But apparently, the universe thinks I’m the one who can solve ghostly mysteries, help them move on, and stop a very real, very ancient evil from crossing into our world.
   
   Lucky me. Midlife after divorce wasn’t supposed to look like this.
   
   All is Fair in Love & Lore is not a typical steamy vampire or werewolf book (though they’re in there). It’s ghost-whispering, demon-dodging, soul-saving chaos with a side of sarcasm when warranted.
   
   If you love fierce heroines, haunting secrets, high-stakes supernatural battles, and a healthy dose of spectral weirdness, you’ll love this series—packed with more otherworldly drama than you can shake a spirit stick at.
      

Come By Next Saturday for some more suggestions!

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.

1. The Space Between: An Angsty, Love After Loss Spicy Adult Romance (Hope Runs Deep, A Multi-Author Charity Collection Benefiting Kerr County, Texas)                          Some stories don’t begin with a spark. They begin in the wreckage.
   
   Blakelyn Walker came to Juniper Falls with nothing but a new job and the hope that silence could save her.
   
   Gruene Cavanaugh has spent six years surviving the same river that took everything from him—his wife, his daughter, and the man he used to be.
   
   They’re neighbors. Strangers.
   Two broken hearts pressed too close together on the edge of the same water.
   
   She isn’t looking for love.
   He doesn’t believe he deserves it.
   But something lives in the space between grief and want… between what’s safe… and what still hurts.
   
   And sometimes, the most unexpected love stories are the ones written from the scars.
   
   The Space Between is an angsty, love after loss adult romance. Those with sensitivities to loss of life, domestic abuse (mental/physical/intimate), mental anguish, questioning self-worth, and self-sabotage should proceed with caution.
   
   Hope Runs Deep: A Multi-Author Charity Collection Benefiting Kerr County, Texas
   A collection of romance, romantasy, and mystery stories where every page gives back. For 90 days, (from the date of publication) participating authors are donating at least 50% of royalties to the Kerr County Flood Fund to help victims rebuild after the July 2025 floods.
2. How to Survive Camping: The Man With No Shadow by Bonnie Quinn                                                                                  A campy, cozy horror novel about a manager of a haunted campground just trying to get through the season, perfect for fans of Grady Hendrix, Rachel Harrison, and Welcome to Night Vale.
   
   I am a campground manager. I don’t have a list of rules because I’m trying to ruin your fun…I’m trying to keep you from doing small, simple things that could result in your horrific and most agonizing demise.
   
   Goat Valley Campground has killed generations of Kate’s family. The land is old, passed down through generations, but the campground’s reputation doesn’t just draw campers year after year. Creatures from folklore and horror have made Goat Valley not just their home, but their hunting ground.
   
   As campground manager, Kate has rules to protect her campers—if the man with the skull cup offers you a drink, accept it or you will die a gruesome death; don’t buy ice from the children with no wagon; and of course, never ever follow the lights. Still, not every camper follows the rules…which means not every camper survives their stay.
   
   Soon decapitated and exsanguinated campers are the least of Kate’s worries; one of the most dangerous inhabitants of the campground is determined to claim the land for himself. Meanwhile, something in the land is shifting, the tides are turning, and the curse that hunts members of her bloodline begins to close in…
3. Tears of the Wolf (Wrath and Weeping Book 1) by Elizabeth Wheatley                                                                  After the murder of her child, Brynn of the Istovari wants nothing more than to escape the shackles of her birthright. As a sorceress and the last of a once-great bloodline, many still seek to use her for their own schemes. Brynn will do anything for the chance at freedom, even if it means marrying an upstart warrior from the far north.
   
   Cenric needs a wife—but not just any wife—a sorceress. Having recently reclaimed his inheritance after a youth spent across the sea, a sorceress will bring security and legitimacy in his estranged homeland.
   
   A marriage gives both Brynn and Cenric what they want—for now.
   
   In the far northern reaches lies a land ruled by pride and strict codes of honor. As Brynn and Cenric struggle to navigate the aftermath of their hasty union, they soon realize that rival factions within the kingdom are on the verge of war once again.
   
   Alone, they will be destroyed by the coming storm. Together, they might stand a chance.
   
   A bold new Fantasy Romance from author Elisabeth Wheatley.
4. Sugar, Spice, and Magical Midlife (Midlife Menace Book 1) by Tara West                                                                                                                                A pinch of desperation.                                                                A tablespoon of desire.                                                                 A cup of madness.                                                                          A recipe for disaster.
   
   Mm. Do you smell that? It’s the warm, gooey cinnamon from my oven-hot rolls. I make the best baked goods in all of New Mexico, perhaps the whole world, in my so-very-humble opinion, using a secret family recipe, and a little forbidden magic. My bakery has been booming ever since I got rid of that big bag of moldy beans, aka the world’s most grotesque farting and armpit-sniffing ex-husband.
   
   My life is finally on track. My autistic preteen son is thriving despite his unpredictable magic. My bumbling apprentice and her disappearing pygmy dragon only manage to set the place on fire a few times a month.
   
   And then he walks into my life. A tall, tanned, virile shifter, who, after one steamy night, makes me believe in a whole new kind of magic. There’s just one problem—he’s an outlaw, accused of a crime he says he didn’t commit.
   
   Am I stupid enough to believe him? Possibly. Am I reckless enough to follow him to the ends of the earth to prove his innocence? Definitely. Especially when the succubus he claims framed him might be the same demon who killed my parents.
   
   Five reasons my life sucks.
   1. My farty-breath ex-husband refuses to be a good father.
   2. A troll shut down my bakery.
   3. Gnomes stole my v!br@tor.
   4. A succubus is trying to possess me.
   5. My shifter boyfriend is going to be hung for a crime he didn’t commit.
   
   BONUS SHORT STORY
   Bob’z Big Adventure!
   The Goddess has gifted the nannies of the gnome tribe Fungi-Toes with the object of their desires, and this one doesn’t need batteries. But the bucks of the nest are unhappy, and they will stop at nothing to rid their nest of BOB, the purple menace. But when they discover a dryad living inside the wand, they’re tasked with a perilous quest to deliver it to the park of many trees. Are they brave and strong enough to deliver the dryad to safety while battling their nemeses, the dreaded feral cats?
5. Hush: A Paranormal Suspense Novel By Raven Lee            Alicia Watts has never feared things that go bump in the night. She knows actual terror, and it has nothing to do with the bogeyman. If it weren’t for her sister, Bailey, Alicia would have been the victim of the “monster” known as the system. So when Bailey ends up in a mental institution after being found delusional and roaming the streets, Alicia doesn’t hesitate to rush to her side.
   
   The doctor doesn’t sugarcoat it. Bailey has suffered a severe mental breakdown. She’ll talk to no one, but she’s far from mute. Every waking moment is spent singing the children’s lullaby Hush, Little Baby. Not even their horrid past explains Bailey’s extreme psychosis.
   
   As Alicia searches for answers, she experiences strange events in Bailey’s home… events that make her question everything. What happened to Bailey? Was her sister living a double life? And the one that toys with her head the most … maybe there are things that go bump in the night?          

Come By Next Saturday for some more suggestions!

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.

1. 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.
2. 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!
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.

Come By Next Saturday for some more suggestions!

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.

1. Greed’s Charity (Seven Deadly Sins Book 1) By R.A. Pollard
   Mammon, Sin of Greed. Sentenced to five centuries in an abyss of unending pain, for a kiss. Released into a world he detests. His brothers cannot understand, Mammon is gone. All that remains is Greed.
   Isabelle, spent her life avoiding others. Protecting her mind from the bombarding emotions around her. Now, despite the pain, she steps toward her future. Until an emerald eyed demon gets between her and an EXIT door.
   Greed cannot understand his instant craving for this woman he can’t give up. As the flames of passion ignite between them. Powerful forces move to rip them apart and destroy the world. They must fight this enemy of humanity. While struggling to save the sliver of light remaining inside a demons shattered soul.
2. Hades : A Bad Boy Bikers Motorcycle Club Romance (Satan’s Warriors MC, Vegas Chapter Book 6) By P.T. Macias
   USA Today Bestselling Author
   Satan’s Warriors MC, Vegas Chapter
   Hades ~Dion Gibson
   I’m fiercely dark.
   Mean son of bitch.
   A true bastard.
   Pure evil.
   A killer.
   No fucking saint.
   She’s an Angel.
   All light.
   I see the fear.
   Rubi Cook
   My brother is a biker.
   His biker Brother is hot.
   I know I’m off-limits.
   But.
   I don’t care.
   I tempt the devil.
   I burn in his fire.
   I have a secret.
   I need help.
   I need him.
   Satan’s Warriors MC reading order.
   Moose 3.1.25
   Nuke 4.1.25
   Scythe 5.1.25
   Reaper 6.1.25
   Poet 7.1.25
   Hades 8.1.25
   Demise 9.1.25
   Please note that this story is full of action, violence, dirty-talking bad boy alpha biker, slang, romance, steamy scenes, and HEA.
3. Springhill By John Toles
   There’s a difference between being lost and being lost in Louisiana. Being lost means that, given enough time, you’ll sort it out. Being lost in Louisiana means you can’t find your butt to scratch it. Bill Montgomery is the latter. After arriving in Springhill, his only hope is to get out. In one blistering hot afternoon, he discovered that it wasn’t so bad, but first, he had to learn its secrets and the people that lived them.
   Toles sweeps the reader away, lost in the story from page one, swimming with ease in the current. Sprinkled with humor and small-town charm, the author conveys deep affection for his characters…. a sublime reflection on Americana. When the final sentence arrives and our time in Springhill must come to an end, the reader should not be surprised to think, “Oh, hell … I want more.” – Faith Phillips
   An enjoyable ode to small-town America and the wonderful people who call it home…a timely reminder of the beauty – and importance – of sitting down and listening to people’s story… so grab an ice-cold Coke and jump in with this great cast of characters. – Chloe Fuksa/Putnam Six Bookstore
4. How to Survive a Horror Story: A Novel By Mallory Arnold
   Seven authors enter the manor
   Can they survive the story within?
   When legendary horror author Mortimer Queen passes, a group of writers find themselves invited to his last will and testament reading expecting a piece of his massive fortune. Each have their own unique connection to the literary icon, some known, some soon to be discovered, and they’ve been waiting for their chance to step into the author’s shoes for some time.
   Instead, they arrive at his grand manor and are invited to play a game. The rules are simple, solve the riddle and progress to the next room. If they don’t, the manor will take one of them for itself.
   You see, the Queen estate was built on the bones of Mortimer’s family, and like any true horror story, the house is still very, very hungry.
   With the clever, locked-room thrills of Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone with the ghostly horror of The Fall of the House of Usher, How to Survive a Horror Story is a bright, biting, thrill-ride that begs us to contemplate how the best horror stories come to be.
5. The Shadow Man: A Psychological Horror Thriller By Nick Clausen
   Some fears follow you home.
   Her doctors call it a hallucination. Lea calls it survival. Because the Shadow Man isn’t just in her head. And if she stops running … he’ll prove it.
   Step into the shadows with Nick Clausen’s most chilling horror thriller yet.
   The Shadow Man is perfect for fans of The Silent Patient, The Outsider, and The Haunting of Hill House—a relentless descent into fear, obsession, and the darkness you can’t escape.

Come By Next Saturday for some more suggestions!

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.

1. Hush: A Paranormal Suspense Novel by Raven Lee
   Alicia Watts has never feared things that go bump in the night. She knows actual terror, and it has nothing to do with the bogeyman. If it weren’t for her sister, Bailey, Alicia would have been the victim of the “monster” known as the system. So when Bailey ends up in a mental institution after being found delusional and roaming the streets, Alicia doesn’t hesitate to rush to her side.
   The doctor doesn’t sugarcoat it. Bailey has suffered a severe mental breakdown. She’ll talk to no one, but she’s far from mute. Every waking moment is spent singing the children’s lullaby Hush, Little Baby. Not even their horrid past explains Bailey’s extreme psychosis.
   As Alicia searches for answers, she experiences strange events in Bailey’s home… events that make her question everything. What happened to Bailey? Was her sister living a double life? And the one that toys with her head the most … maybe there are things that go bump in the night?
2. Fake Around and Find Out: An Enemies-to-lovers Fake Relationship Grumpy Sunshine romance. (Happy Haven Book 1) By S.M. Shade
   An enemies-to-lovers, fake relationship romantic comedy.
   The Happy Haven Trailer Park is not where I hoped to be at age twenty-five.
   Circumstances have left me without a job or a car in a small town where work is scarce. When my insufferable neighbor approaches me with a very indecent proposal to co-star in his videos on the Lonely Hands app, I have to resist the impulse to punch him in the mouth.
   I’ll admit, Monroe is hot with his dark eyes and quick grin, but he’s the most infuriating man I’ve ever met.
   After weeks of no luck finding a new job, I finally accept his offer with one condition. Nobody can know what we’re doing.
   Now, I’m stuck faking a relationship to hide the real reason that I’m spending so many nights at the home of a man I despise.
   It’s going to be a long summer.
   Can be read as a standalone romance.
3. Busted Vamp (Belluomo Vampy Saga Book 4) By L.D. Wosar
   Kaysee Belluomo was JADED to the violence in her human life.
   She became a WILD warrior to stop vycans
   The sunshine of her life turned her into a FIERCE ripper.
   Now she suffers a BUSTED heart after the love of her life was ripped from her.
   Can Kaysee Belluomo be wild and fierce again?
   Or will her busted spirit lead her to be jaded once more?
4. Invaders 1: An Alien Invasion Thriller by Nick Clausen
   From bestselling author of Under the Breaking Sky comes an epic new alien invasion series.
   A strange, glowing object lands in the forest. Tim is the only one who sees it. Venturing out to investigate, he discovers animals infected with a mysterious black growth. When he returns to his cabin, he realizes the horrifying truth: whatever disease the object brought to Earth, Tim has caught it too.
   Now begins a living nightmare. Tim grows sicker, succumbs to the illness and dies—only to awaken again the next morning.
   But something is wrong. Tim is no longer fully human. He’s transforming into something else. Something dangerous …
   Invaders offers a chilling blend of sci-fi horror and post-apocalyptic suspense. With its gripping tale of alien invasion and unsettling mutations, this story will appeal to fans of Independence Day, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, and Stephen King’s Dreamcatcher and The Tommyknockers. A compelling start to a series that explores survival, humanity, and the fear of the unknown.
5. James Black: James Black Book 1 By Skye Turner
   James Black, the hottest name in Hollywood. Blockbuster films, tabloid headlines, and broken hearts surround this golden playboy.
   Avangeline Price, a strong willed, tough as nails, zero tolerance for games woman who believes love only exists in books and movies.
   James is accustomed to women falling at his feet. Avangeline has an intense dislike of celebrities and an even bigger dislike of James Black.
   She’s unimpressed. He’s intrigued.
   Both have preconceived notions. But… sometimes the unscripted territory is what matters most.
   When Hollywood meets Louisiana, can real life rival the movies?
   ***This book contains graphic sex, explicit language, and adult situations which may be uncomfortable for some readers, ie. cheating. It is NOT intended for those readers under the age of 18 OR who don’t read that type of book.

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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.

1. Heart of Iron By C.M. Alongi
   Supernatural meets Two Broke Girls in the start of a new urban fantasy series, based off of the TikTok series CaFae Latte. Jennifer Charles (JC) has sort of figured out their life. They’re two months out of prison, clean, and sober, and just got a job at a coffeeshop: CaFae Latte, owned by the mysterious and powerful fairy who goes by Violet. They’re getting along with their knife-happy coworker and have even started dating one of the regulars who practices witchcraft. But JC is not the only one with a dark past. When Violet’s Fae Realm enemies come for revenge, they frame JC for their crimes, putting their new life in jeopardy. With Violet missing and everyone blaming the ex-con, JC will have to face their own checkered past, Confederate vampires, and shapeshifting fairies to save their boss and themself.
   Meanwhile, Violet would like to remind the Fae why they call her the Iron Witch.
2. Acts of Contrition: A Dark Captive Romance By S.L. Sinclair
   My life has never been anything but cruel shadows and broken promises. After I found my father’s dead body when I was twelve, Mom spiraled into a drug-induced oblivion, needles and pills her only companions. With the drugs came men who knew exactly how to leave bruises where no one would see them.
   On both of us.
   At eighteen, I finally clawed my way out of Hell, only to discover freedom has a price I pay with my body and soul. No caviar and champagne for a girl like me, just torment and cheap thrills while strange hands explore what’s left of me.
   All I want is a single moment to breathe. Until he materializes from the darkness.
   Thomas has been watching me from the shadows since I first started working the streets. His eyes track me like I’m both prey and salvation. He knows one devastating truth: to save me, he must first break me completely.
   What he doesn’t understand is that I’m already shattered beyond repair; my pieces too sharp and dangerous for anyone to hold without bleeding.
   And his blood might be the only offering that could ever redeem me.
   He thinks I need saving. I might be his damnation instead.
   One-click this dark romance standalone today!
3. Alice in Zombieland (The White Rabbit Chronicles Book 1) By Gena Showalter
   A modern-day Alice in Wonderland meets the undead…
   Alice in Zombieland, the first book in The White Rabbit Chronicles, introduces readers to a world newly overrun by zombies…and the one girl who may be able to save mankind.
   She won’t rest until she’s sent every walking corpse back to its grave.
   Had anyone told Alice Bell that her entire life would change course between one heartbeat and the next, she would have laughed. But that’s all it took. One heartbeat. A blink, a breath, a second, and everything she knew and loved was gone.
   Her father was right. The monsters are real.
   To avenge her family, Ali must learn to fight the undead. To survive, she must learn to trust the baddest of the bad boys, Cole Holland. But Cole has secrets of his own, and if Ali isn’t careful, those secrets might just prove to be more dangerous than the zombies.
   The White Rabbit Chronicles:
   Alice in Zombieland
   Through the Zombie Glass
   The Queen of Zombie Hearts
   A Mad Zombie Party
4. Holiday Hell: A Paranormal Detectives Series Christmas Novella (The Paranormal Detectives) By Lily Luchesi
   It’s the most wonderful time of the year … unless you’re under attack by a winter witch.
   While planning for her annual holiday party, Vampire Empress Angelica discovers a sinister plot to create eternal winter. She, her husband Danny, and her friend Sean must stop the culprit before the Winter Solstice.
   Can she pull off a Christmas miracle, or will it be a silent night?
   (This novella is not a part of The Paranormal Detectives series. It is a standalone and you do not need to read the other books to enjoy the story.)
5. A Little Prick: A Romcom Charity Anthology by Samantha Calcott (Author), Olivia M. Green (Author), Freya M. Love (Author), Sofia Aves (Author), Dahlia DeWinters (Author), Marilyn Jeulin (Author) 
   Get ready to fall in love with six unforgettable women who know exactly what they want, and aren’t afraid to go after it.
   Each tale sparkles with witty dialogue, swoon-worthy romance, and authentic female characters who feel like your best friends.
   These aren’t damsels waiting for rescue. They’re women who rescue themselves, chase their dreams, and happen to find love along the way. With humor that hits just right and romance that feels real, this collection from 6 bestselling authors will be on your TBR immediately.
   Perfect for readers who crave romantic comedies with substance, wit, and heroines worth rooting for. Prepare to laugh, squeal, and cheer for women who know their worth and find partners who appreciate it too.

Come By Next Saturday for some more suggestions!

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.

1. What Moves the Dead By T. Kingfisher
   When Alex Easton, a retired soldier, receives word that their childhood friend Madeline Usher is dying, they race to the ancestral home of the Ushers in the remote countryside of Ruritania.
   
   What they find there is a nightmare of fungal growths and possessed wildlife, surrounding a dark, pulsing lake. Madeline sleepwalks and speaks in strange voices at night, and her brother Roderick is consumed with a mysterious malady of the nerves.
   
   Aided by a redoubtable British mycologist and a baffled American doctor, Alex must unravel the secret of the House of Usher before it consumes them all.
2. Guerrera Vee (Caliente Queen Series Book 2) By L.D. Wosar
   She was a Rodeo Queen with a teasing smile and a taste for blood. Now she’s one step away from the throne—and everyone wants her dead before she gets there.
   Valainah Arellano didn’t claw her way through fangs, fake friends, and a vampire makeover just to play nice in a den of backstabbing immortals. Glaciar Rojo, the Spanish coven she’s set to rule, is a powder keg of secrets, and the moment she ascends, someone’s bound to light the fuse.
   At the top of the traitor watchlist? Santana Alamilla. Ruthless, power-hungry, and hiding knives behind every compliment. She wants the throne, and if Valainah slips for even a second, she’ll take it—and everything Valainah loves—with a smile.
   Betrayal cuts deeps. Power is blood-soaked. Valainah didn’t survive Texas just to be down by vampires in silk suits and fake smiles. Let them come for her crown – she’ll show them exactly how a real queen rules.
3. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons from the Crematory By Caitlyn Doughty
   Most people want to avoid thinking about death, but Caitlin Doughty – a 20-something with a degree in medieval history and a flair for the macabre – took a job at a crematory, turning morbid curiosity into her life’s work. With an original voice that combines fearless curiosity and mordant wit, Caitlin tells an unusual coming-of-age story full of bizarre encounters, gallows humor, and vivid characters (both living and very dead). Describing how she swept ashes from the machines (and sometimes onto her clothes), and cared for bodies of all shapes and sizes, Caitlin becomes an intrepid explorer in the world of the deceased. Her eye-opening memoir shows how our fear of dying warps our culture and society, and she calls for better ways of dealing with death (and our dead). In the spirit of her popular Web series, “Ask a Mortician”, Caitlin’s engaging narrative style makes this otherwise scary topic both approachable and profound.
   Caitlin Doughty, the host and creator of the “Ask a Mortician” Web series and the collective Order of the Good Death, is on a mission to change the way we think about death.
4. The Trials of Alinwood By Anne Wright
   Katherine needed a slight ego boost after the disastrous date where the guy seemed ready to run the moment the date ended. It would be nice to have someone think she’s desirable. But when her date shows up at her doorstep, he brings her to a magical kingdom of Orcs where she finds herself attracting three Orcs in one night. It sounds too good to be true. The next morning, she has to watch them fight to the death in the Trials.
   Mar and Sal didn’t expect to bond with the woman Eric brought back from the human realm, but they hoped she would stay. That is, if they manage to live through the Trials.
5. Always Carry Your Scythe By Pip Paisley
   Trixie D’Vita didn’t scythe. That was Mom’s gig. Then the Angel Investigative Bureau (AIB) turned up at Aunt Harry’s bar. Seemed the hottest afterlife gameshow in the Mystical Realms was misappropriating newly-departed souls. And Death was a person of interest. When the AIB can’t find Death, they come looking for Trixie, Death’s estranged daughter. Soon Trixie’s best friend is in dire peril. An AIB trainee is traipsing towards trouble. And Trixie, armed with nothing but a pocket-scythe, is plunging headfirst into the gaping maw of a trans-dimensional vortex. So not the evening she’d planned. Skittle-colored demons. Werewolf drag queens. Hellhound-doodle puppies. Lots of scythe. All in this rollicking, whimsical, empowering adventure.

Come By Next Saturday for some more suggestions!