2022-05-02 08:23
Lee Hunt has a new epic fantasy out in both eBook/print and audiobook formats, set in the world of the Dynamicist Trilogy: Last Worst Hopes. And there's a giveaway!Their world was ending, al… Read More
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The forests of dark fantasy, the cemeteries of gothic horror, and the post-apocalyptic ruins of science fiction are the landscapes of my imagination.
2022-04-19 10:41
Lee Hunt has a new epic fantasy coming out in both eBook/print and audiobook formats, set in the world of the Dynamicist Trilogy: Last Worst Hopes. And we have the cover reveal! There's a gi… Read More
2022-04-08 09:21
S.R. Cronin has a new historical fantasy coming out (The War Stories of the Seven Troublesome Sisters book 7), and we have the cover reveal: She's the One Who Scares Us All.Plus there's a gi… Read More
2022-03-17 08:09
James Peters has a new sci-fi adventure out, Black Swan series book 3: Black Swan Empire.Raka Varoule, Maven Blackheart, and Marco return for one final adventure in Black Swan Empire!When Ma… Read More
2022-03-16 09:09
Edale Lane has a new FF historical steampunk book out: Daring Duplicity. And there's a giveaway!Solving mysteries is her business. Finding love is her dream. Will combining the two get her k… Read More
2022-03-07 09:43
Lee Hunt's epic fantasy book Knight in Retrograde is now available in audiobook format, in addition to eBook and paperback. And there's a giveaway!Would you trade uncertainty for stagnation… Read More
2022-02-22 23:36
As someone who is neurodivergent, the line between interest and obsession is one with which I've always struggled. I'm incapable of dabbling or experimenting. Whether it's reading, reviewing… Read More
2022-02-18 14:37
R J Theodore has a new Science Fantasy Steampunk book out: Flotsam. And there's a giveaway!Captain Talis just wants to keep her airship crew from starving, and maybe scrape up enough cash fo… Read More
2022-02-16 08:23
Horror Books Coming Soon!Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted over at Wishful Endings to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about and have yet to read. Gene… Read More
2022-02-14 00:15
Science Fiction Book ReviewTitle: RevenantAuthor: Alex WhitePublication Date: December 21st 2021Publisher: Pocket Books/Star TrekGenres: Science FictionAs much as I generally dislike st… Read More
2022-02-12 09:21
Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books we are adding to our shelves, whether they be physical or digital. This includes physical books bought, digital books downloaded, and… Read More
2022-02-09 09:01
Science Fiction Books Coming Soon!Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted over at Wishful Endings to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about and have yet to r… Read More
2022-02-07 08:11
Title: Luck Lines
Author: Quinn Tollens
Publisher: NineStar Press
Release Date: 02/01/2022
Heat Level: 1 - No Sex
Pairing: Female/Female
Length: 19900
Genre: Fantasy, LGBTQIA+, Romance, f… Read More
2022-02-05 08:06
Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books we are adding to our shelves, whether they be physical or digital. This includes physical books bought, digital books downloaded, and… Read More
2022-02-03 09:34
Fantasy Book ReviewTitle: Wrath Goddess SingAuthor: Maya DeanePublication Date: June 7th 2022Publisher: William MorrowGenres: Epic FantasyI'm going to go out on a limb here and say this… Read More
2022-02-02 08:10
Fantasy Books Coming Soon!Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted over at Wishful Endings to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about and have yet to read. Gen… Read More
2022-02-01 06:59
Sci-fi/Horror Book ReviewTitle: The TommyknockersAuthor: Stephen KingPublication Date: November 10th, 2987Publisher: SignetGenres: Horror, Science FictionThe Tommyknockers has, as… Read More
2022-01-30 18:50
Erotica Book ReviewsSunday Smutday is where we get naughty, nasty, and NSFW between the covers. If that doesn’t sound like your kind of thing, then you should most definitely stop… Read More
2022-01-29 08:36
Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books we are adding to our shelves, whether they be physical or digital. This includes physical books bought, digital books downloaded, and… Read More
2022-01-26 10:12
Fantasy Books Coming Soon!Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted over at Wishful Endings to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about and have yet to read. Gen… Read More
2022-01-22 06:35
Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books we are adding to our shelves, whether they be physical or digital. This includes physical books bought, digital books downloaded, and… Read More
2022-01-20 15:02
Fantasy Book ReviewTitle: The Queen's WeaponsAuthor: Anne BishopPublication Date: March 9th 2021Publisher: AceGenres: Epic FantasyThe original Black Jewels trilogy is an all-time favori… Read More
2022-01-19 10:04
Urban Fantasy Books Coming Soon!Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted over at Wishful Endings to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about and have yet to rea… Read More
2022-01-16 23:59
Fantasy Book ReviewTitle: Empire of the VampireAuthor: Jay KristoffPublication Date: Sept 14th 2022Publisher: St. Martin's PressGenres: Epic FantasyVampires and epic fantasy are a match… Read More
2022-01-16 03:14
Fantasy Book ReviewTitle: The God is Not WillingAuthor: Steven EriksonPublication Date: Nov 16th 2021Publisher: Tor BooksGenres: Epic FantasyThe fact that it's taken me more than 4 mont… Read More
2022-01-15 07:31
Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books we are adding to our shelves, whether they be physical or digital. This includes physical books bought, digital books downloaded, and… Read More
2022-01-14 08:04
S. R. Cronin has a new queer fantasy out (lesbian, poly, demi/bi, ace), The War Stories of the Seven Troublesome Susters book 5: She's the One Who Can't Keep Quiet. And there's a Giveaway!Do… Read More
2022-01-13 09:27
Fantasy Book ReviewTitle: Servant MageAuthor: Kate ElliottPublication Date: Jan 18th 2022Publisher: TordotcomGenres: Epic FantasyServant Mage is a potentially great fantasy novel u… Read More
2022-01-12 10:23
Thriller Books Coming Soon!Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted over at Wishful Endings to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about and have yet to read. Ge… Read More
2022-01-11 14:05
Fantasy Book ReviewTitle: Bad GodsAuthor: Gaie SeboldPublication Date: Jan 4th 2022Publisher: SolarisGenres: Epic FantasyAs much as it caught my eye a decade ago when it was released as… Read More
2022-01-08 08:55
Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books we are adding to our shelves, whether they be physical or digital. This includes physical books bought, digital books downloaded, and… Read More
2022-01-07 10:16
Fantasy Romance Book ReviewTitle: His Sacred IncantationsAuthor: Scarlett GalePublication Date: April 30th 2021Publisher: Unnatural Redhead CreationsGenres: Epic FantasyIt's no secret t… Read More
2022-01-06 23:55
Erotica Book ReviewTitle: Best Lesbian Erotica of the Year, Volume 6Author: Sinclair SexsmithPublication Date: Jan 4th 2022Publisher: Cleis PressGenres: EroticaIt almost goes without sa… Read More
2022-01-05 09:21
Fantasy Books Coming Soon!Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted over at Wishful Endings to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about and have yet to read. Gen… Read More
2022-01-02 05:56
Tim Rayborn has a new queer urban fantasy out, sequel to Qwyrk: Lluck. And there's a giveaway!All Qwyrk wanted was a few winter days of rest of and relaxation in the small town of Knettles i… Read More
2022-01-01 09:45
Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books we are adding to our shelves, whether they be physical or digital. This includes physical books bought, digital books downloaded, and… Read More
2021-12-29 12:55
Fantasy Books Coming Soon!Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted over at Wishful Endings to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about and have yet to read. Gen… Read More
2021-12-26 04:03
Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books we are adding to our shelves, whether they be physical or digital. This includes physical books bought, digital books downloaded, and… Read More
2021-12-22 09:13
Fantasy Books Coming Soon!Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted over at Wishful Endings to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about and have yet to read. Gen… Read More
2021-12-15 13:06
Most Anticipated Books of 2022!Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted over at Wishful Endings to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about and have yet to read… Read More
2021-12-14 06:35
Thriller Book ReviewTitle: PsycheDeliahAuthor: Kite Jenson Publication Date: Dec 21, 2021Publisher: Furthest PressGenres: ThrillerThis was utterly absurd and completely… Read More
2021-12-13 13:21
Well, 2021 was mildly less chaotic than 2020, but it still had its share of stress, frustration, anxiety, and more. There were long periods where I didn't even pick up a book, and there were… Read More
2021-12-11 09:14
Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books we are adding to our shelves, whether they be physical or digital. This includes physical books bought, digital books downloaded, and… Read More
2021-12-09 09:52
Title: The Spell
Author: Nancy J. Hedin
Publisher: NineStar Press
Release Date: 12/07/2021
Heat Level: 2 - Fade to Black Sex
Pairing: Female/Female
Length: 46600
Genre: Fantasy, LGBTQIA+… Read More
2021-12-08 13:31
Fantasy Books Coming Soon!Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted over at Wishful Endings to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about and have yet to read. Gen… Read More
2021-12-07 09:30
Sci-fi Book ReviewTitle: BluebirdAuthor: Ciel PierlotPublication Date: February 8th 2022Publisher: Angry RobotGenres: Science FictionShelves Female-authored, Female-frontedWhile it had… Read More
2021-12-06 09:41
Katherine McIntyre has a new FF contemporary romance out: Opposed Desires. And there's a giveaway!Closet Romantic falling for the Hookup Queen? Never gonna happen… until one memorable… Read More
2021-12-05 08:23
Erotica Book ReviewsSunday Smutday is where we get naughty, nasty, and NSFW between the covers. If that doesn’t sound like your kind of thing, then you should most definitely stop… Read More
2021-12-04 07:25
Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books we are adding to our shelves, whether they be physical or digital. This includes physical books bought, digital books downloaded, and… Read More
2021-11-25 09:28
has a new LGBTQ+ space opera out, The Cassidy Chronicles volume 5: Triumph's Ashes And there's a $100 giveaway!Viva la revolucion!The Primus, Vasilia Newling, is facing her worst night… Read More
2021-11-24 09:19
Fantasy Books Coming Soon!Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted over at Wishful Endings to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about and have yet to read. Gen… Read More
2021-11-23 00:59
Erotica Book ReviewTitle: Her Wish. His Command.Author: B.J. FrazierPublication Date: November 12th 2021Publisher: B.J. Frazier Publications, LLCGenres: EroticaHer Wish. His Comman… Read More
2021-11-20 08:07
Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books we are adding to our shelves, whether they be physical or digital. This includes physical books bought, digital books downloaded, and… Read More
2021-11-18 08:57
Urban Fantasy Book ReviewTitle: The Stag and the MoonAuthor: Alice DuffieldPublication Date: September 11th 2021Genres: Urban FantasyEvery once in a while you get offered an indie… Read More
2021-11-17 08:07
Transgender Books Coming Soon!Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted over at Wishful Endings to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about and have yet to read… Read More
2021-11-16 14:03
It's Trans Awareness Week, so I wanted to take some time to recognize and celebrate my favorite transgender & non-binary reads of the last year . . . and I'm delighted to say there have… Read More
2021-11-15 17:26
Thriller Book ReviewTitle: Kingdom of BonesAuthor: James Rollins Publication Date: Apr 19, 2022Publisher: William MorrowGenres: ThrillerIt was with great trepidation that I de… Read More
2021-11-13 06:27
Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books we are adding to our shelves, whether they be physical or digital. This includes physical books bought, digital books downloaded, and… Read More
2021-11-11 15:15
Thriller Book ReviewTitle: BloodlessAuthor: Douglas Preston & Lincoln ChildPublication Date: August 17th 2021Publisher: Grand Central PublishingGenres: ThrillerWhat an over-the… Read More
2021-11-10 13:24
Fantasy Books Coming Soon!Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted over at Wishful Endings to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about and have yet to read. Gen… Read More
2021-11-08 08:35
Horror Book ReviewTitle: ShockadelicaAuthor: Jon O'BerghPublication Date: Feb 22, 2022Publisher: Tor NightfireGenres: HorrorOh, by all the haunted halls and horrific hells, Shockad… Read More
2021-11-06 07:59
Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books we are adding to our shelves, whether they be physical or digital. This includes physical books bought, digital books downloaded, and… Read More
2021-11-05 08:27
Ghosts and Guardians by Gail Z. MartinMy Deadly Curiosities urban fantasy series is set in historic Charleston, South Carolina. Given Charleston’s bloody past, the real city is conside… Read More
2021-11-04 07:49
Fantasy Romance Book ReviewTitle: The Scout and the ScoundrelAuthor: Barbara Ann WrightPublication Date: Nov 1, 2021Publisher: Bold Strokes BooksGenres: Fantasy, RomanceShelves:&nb&hell…Read More
2021-11-03 08:39
Fantasy Books Coming Soon!Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted over at Wishful Endings to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about and have yet to read. Gen… Read More
2021-10-30 07:24
Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books we are adding to our shelves, whether they be physical or digital. This includes physical books bought, digital books downloaded, and… Read More
2021-10-27 13:06
Sci-fi Books Coming Soon!Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted over at Wishful Endings to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about and have yet to read. Gene… Read More
2021-10-26 13:36
Horror Book ReviewTitle: ManhuntAuthor: Gretchen Felker-MartinPublication Date: Feb 22, 2022Publisher: Tor NightfireGenres: HorrorThere's no polite way to put this. Manhunt&nb&hell…Read More
2021-10-23 06:27
Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books we are adding to our shelves, whether they be physical or digital. This includes physical books bought, digital books downloaded, and… Read More
2021-10-20 08:17
Fantasy Books Coming Soon!Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted over at Wishful Endings to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about and have yet to read. Gen… Read More
2021-10-18 13:34
Horror Book ReviewTitle: Nothing But Blackened TeethAuthor: Cassandra KhawPublication Date: Oct 19, 2021Publisher: Tor NightfireGenres: HorrorTake one well-established haunted house tal… Read More
2021-10-16 08:44
Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books we are adding to our shelves, whether they be physical or digital. This includes physical books bought, digital books downloaded, and… Read More
2021-10-14 23:49
Erotica Book ReviewTitle: Courting HerAuthor: Gregory AllenPublication Date: June 19, 2023Publisher: Pink Flamingo MediaGenres: EroticaNow, this is a book to which I can relate! In… Read More
2021-10-13 09:33
Fantasy Books Coming Soon!Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted over at Wishful Endings to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about and have yet to read. Gen… Read More
2021-10-12 22:51
Erotica Book ReviewTitle: Pervy Femdom Tales From the Mind of Mr. WarwickAuthor: Harrison WarwickPublication Date: Aug. 9 2021Publisher: Pink Flamingo MediaGenres: EroticaDefinitel… Read More
2021-10-11 09:18
Erotica Book ReviewTitle: Pervy Femdom Tales From the Mind of Mr. WarwickAuthor: Harrison WarwickPublication Date: Aug. 9 2021Publisher: Pink Flamingo MediaGenres: EroticaDefinitel… Read More
2021-10-09 09:33
Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books we are adding to our shelves, whether they be physical or digital. This includes physical books bought, digital books downloaded, and… Read More
2021-10-07 23:12
Thriller Book ReviewTitle: Femlandia Author: Christina Dalcher Publication Date: Oct 19, 2021Publisher: Berkley BooksGenres: ThrillerOkay, for starters, let me make somet… Read More
2021-10-07 08:16
Book Title: You’ll Be Fine
Author: Jen Michalski
Publisher: NineStar Press
Cover Artist: Natasha Snow
Release Date: August 2, 2021
Genres: Contemporary F/… Read More
2021-10-06 08:58
Fantasy Books Coming Soon!Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted over at Wishful Endings to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about and have yet to read. Gen… Read More
2021-10-02 08:25
Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books we are adding to our shelves, whether they be physical or digital. This includes physical books bought, digital books downloaded, and… Read More
2021-10-01 08:06
Bargaining with the enemy always has a cost—and mine has come due.VEE:Remember that way hot, way arrogant chef I rescued? Turns out, he’s my soulmate.
Despite Bruce&rsquo&hell…Read More
2021-09-30 10:51
Cate Pearce has a new queer fantasy book out (ace, lesbian, pansexual/bisexual), Black Crown book 1: Traitors of the Black Crown. And there's a giveaway!Three women will betray the black cro… Read More
2021-09-29 08:18
Fantasy Books Coming Soon!Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted over at Wishful Endings to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about and have yet to read. Gen… Read More
2021-09-24 09:23
Fantasy Book ReviewTitle: Fury of a DemonAuthor: Brian NaslundPublication Date: Aug. 31 2021Publisher: Tor BooksGenres: Epic FantasyBlood of an Exile, the first Dragons of Terra bo… Read More
2021-09-23 13:24
Erotica Book ReviewTitle: The Dog WhispererAuthor: Robert W. ConnorPublication Date: Aug. 9 2021Publisher: Pink Flamingo MediaGenres: EroticaThe Dog Whisperer is a wonderfully craf… Read More
2021-09-22 05:22
Fantasy Books Coming Soon!Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted over at Wishful Endings to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about and have yet to read. Gen… Read More
2021-09-16 13:47
Non-Fiction Book ReviewTitle: True Raiders Author: Brad RiccaPublication Date: Sept. 21 2021Publisher: St. Martin's PressGenres: Non-FictionAs much as I'm a huge fan of Indian… Read More
2021-09-15 06:51
Fantasy Books Coming Soon!Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted over at Wishful Endings to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about and have yet to read. Gen… Read More
2021-09-14 05:50
Non-Fiction Book ReviewTitle: 150 Years of GynarchyAuthor: Viola VoltairinePublication Date: March 1, 2021Publisher: Indy PubGenres: Non-FictionShelves: FLR, FemdomIf you are in a… Read More
2021-09-13 10:40
SI Clarke has a new quirky queer sci-fi book out (ace/aro/agender): The Left Hand of Dog. And there's a giveaway!Escaping intergalactic kidnappers has never been quite so ridiculous.When Lem… Read More
2021-09-11 07:24
Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books we are adding to our shelves, whether they be physical or digital. This includes physical books bought, digital books downloaded, and… Read More
2021-09-08 05:13
Horror Books Coming Soon!Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted over at Wishful Endings to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about and have yet to read. Gene… Read More
2021-09-02 15:45
Fantasy Book ReviewTitle: The Bone Shard DaughterAuthor: Andrea StewartPublication Date: Sept. 8, 2020Publisher: OrbitGenres: Epic FantasyI thought I knew what I was expecting when… Read More
2021-09-01 17:04
Paranormal Romance Books Coming Soon!Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted over at Wishful Endings to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about and have yet t… Read More
2021-08-30 13:18
The idea behind #TransBooks365 is to share our favorite trans books and authors on a day that doesn't mean anything, to celebrate the fact that trans books are worthwhile all year long. It's… Read More
2021-08-28 08:42
Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books we are adding to our shelves, whether they be physical or digital. This includes physical books bought, digital books downloaded, and… Read More
2021-08-27 10:33
Romance Book ReviewTitle: For the Love of April FrenchAuthor: Penny AimesPublication Date: Aug. 31 2021Publisher: Carina AdoresGenres: RomanceShelves: TransgenderFor a sweet, … Read More
2021-08-25 10:26
Fantasy Books Coming Soon!Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted over at Wishful Endings to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about and have yet to read. Gen… Read More
2021-08-23 06:08
Alex Washoe has a new LGBTQ sports romance out (trams ftm, mtf): Diamond Heat. And there's a giveaway!Daisy Flowers is a one-time college pitching phenom whose career was sidelined by misogy… Read More
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