Top new fantasy books out this week: 11 Dec - 17 Dec 2022
Last updated:
December 17, 2022
This week featuring new releases by K.F. Breene, Ilona Andrews, Shirtaloon, Travis Deverell, Annette Marie, Rob Jacobsen, Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti, Meredith Wild, Angel Payne, Tessa Hale, K.M. Shea, Rachel Van Dyken, J.A. Stowe and many more.
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Magical Midlife Challenge by K.F. Breene
The signs are unmistakable, Momar isn't just targeting Austin's brother.When one of Momar's grunts breaks into Austin's territory looking to grab Jessie for questioning, Jessie and her crew realize they are under fire. In order to protect themselves, it becomes obvious they need backup.Thankfully, the basajaun's people have invited Jessie and her crew into the basajaunak lands...action-adventure · adult · audiobook · book · breakup · contemporary · cozy · demons · domestic-drama · female-mc -
Sweep of the Heart by Ilona Andrews
From the New York Times #1 bestselling author, Ilona Andrews, comes a fun and action-packed new adventure in the Innkeeper Chronicles! We invite you to relax, enjoy yourself, and above all, remember the one rule all visitors must obey: the humans must never know.Life is busier than ever for Innkeeper, Dina DeMille and Sean Evans...action-adventure · adult · aliens · alpha-mc · audiobook · book · contemporary · family · female-mc · fiction -
He Who Fights With Monsters 8 by Shirtaloon, Travis Deverell
After a much longed-for reunion, Jason Asano works on moving past old traumas as he looks to a brighter future.Despite warnings of dangers awaiting him in the future, he gets back in the saddle as an adventurer, ready to tackle new challenges. Those challenges are not hard to find as enemies that have lurked in the background start moving into the light...fantasy · fiction · audiobook · magic · litrpg · progression-fantasy · apocalyptic · super-powered · action-adventure · monsters -
More than a Little Warped by Annette Marie, Rob Jacobsen
As a conman-turned-MPD-Agent, I'm fairly new to the whole "upholder of justice" thing, but even for me, there are some lines you just don't cross. Agent Söze of the MPD's Internal Affairs department, on other hand, seems determined to slime his way across every ethical line in existence like an over-sized eel on a power trip...urban-fantasy · fantasy · magic · fiction · contemporary · paranormal · demons · supernatural · witches-wizards · friendship -
Zodiac Academy 8 by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
The final book in the Zodiac Academy series.Full synopsis coming soon.***This is a dark, bully romance – don’t go expecting a sweet school for magic with friends around every corner. Fae fight for everything they own and Zodiac Academy is a cutthroat school for students aged 18+ where only the strongest prevail...book · dragons · enemies-to-lovers · fae · fiction · magic · new-adult · paranormal · steamy · urban-fantasy -
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Bridge of Souls by Meredith Wild, Angel Payne
A stolen destiny. An impossible quest. They survived the dark. But can they trust the light? Kara Valari and Maximus Kane have been to hell and back, fighting for their love and their lives. But the path back to normal isn’t as easy as they hoped. A dormant secret in Kara’s blood has been awakened, and she needs the help of a goddess to learn its full potential—but also its hidden dangers...romance · fantasy · myths · paranormal · audiobook · mystery · steamy · contemporary · fiction · book -
The Queen of Quintessence by Tessa Hale
My list of enemies is growing by the day. People I expect and those I never saw coming. But the one thing I know is that I’ll fight with everything I have to make it back to my mates. My charmer. My gentle giant. My psychopath. And my cruel prince. Our powers are growing as our bond deepens...adult · book · enemies-to-lovers · fae · fated-mates · fiction · magic · new-adult · paranormal · polyamory -
The King's Captive by K.M. Shea
I can turn into a housecat.It’s a fun magic, except in a world filled with vampires and werewolves, it doesn’t exactly make me a powerhouse. Instead, the supernatural community has classified me as an outcast, which means one thing: Picking on me is open season all day, every day...action-adventure · alpha-mc · book · contemporary · disability · dragons · fae · female-mc · fiction · forced-proximity -
Darkest Power by Rachel Van Dyken
What happens when an ancient god is thrust into modern-day life? Find out in #1 New York Times bestselling author Rachel Van Dyken’s newest paranormal romance."...Eventually, the worship of Horus stopped. For the favored god had finally turned his back on his people—and disappeared...adult · angels · book · contemporary · demons · fated-mates · fiction · forbidden-love · forced-proximity · myths -
The King's Bargain by J.A. Stowe
What if your bargain with a king is a deal with the devil?I knew accepting that Aegis case could only mean trouble.After her attack on the Colosseum, Valeria launched a campaign of cruelty on Draqaar. With every death, her army grows, and I’m the only one that can turn the tide of battle. I’m the only one that can break the daeva curse...action-adventure · adult · alpha-mc · book · female-mc · fiction · magic · paranormal · polyamory · reverse-harem -
Ride My Sleigh by Chandelle LaVaun, Megan Montero
The hot mess Christmas express…Megelle Island is full of supernatural creatures. I came here a few years ago to be among my own kind, to not worry that I’d accidentally shift into a raccoon or turn invisible in front of some poor human. My clumsiness was going to expose us all to the public and get me into big trouble with the angels.The only problem is…I’m the only jinn here...adult · book · fiction · holidays · paranormal · shapeshifters · vampires · witches-wizards · fantasy -
Green Shadow by JS Kennedy
Two paths, one fate.Lucan now knows who—and what— Mackenzie truly is. She is Terra, the supernatural boogieman whose tales of carnage are used by parents to bring wayward children in line. But she’s captive, and all his plans for the future are decimated… unless he can find her and bring her home. Mackenzie—thrust back into the nightmare of her childhood—learns the awful truth...romance · urban-fantasy · fantasy · dragons · paranormal · magic · vampires · shapeshifters · witches-wizards · supernatural -
How I Stole The Princess's White Knight and Turned Him to Villainy: The Coronation: The Complete Works Bonus Short Story by A.J. Sherwood
The bonus short story from the compilation...action-adventure · adult · anthologies · comedy · fiction · historical · humor · lgbtq · magic · military -
How I Stole the Princess's White Knight and Turned Him to Villainy: The Complete Works by A.J. Sherwood
What’s a white knight to do when his princess is causing utter havoc leading in mass murder? Go to the famous Black Sorcerer of Grimslock for help, apparently.What’s a black sorcerer to do when the white knight comes to him for help? Keep him, naturally.Devan does not approve of this payment plan. Tan does.(This compilation includes a bonus short story. It is utter crack... -
The Edge of Evil by Robyn Peterman
What happens in Vegas, slaysin Vegas.With a show to produce and my career as an actress on the line, I really don’t have time to die—especially violently. However, while that might not be on my agenda, it seems to be on other’s.Awesome.Instead of acting in my latest endeavor, I’m playing the real-life role of Reluctant Demon Who Has To Save The World—or at the very least, the hot hero.Fine...action-adventure · adult · angels · audiobook · book · breakup · contemporary · demons · domestic-drama · female-mc -
Flames by Cara Clare
How can I save the world when I've lost so much?My heart is broken. One of my fated mates was taken from me, and I don't know how I will ever feel whole again. Part of me believes he's still out there. Part of me would risk anything to find him. But there are bigger things at stake now and time is running out.Soon, The Shadow King will rise and I will be expected to defeat him.I know I'm powerful... -
A Monstrous Christmas in the Camp by Lily Mayne
This short sees the Nebraska camp celebrating a (late) Christmas, with lots of food and gift-giving and *ahem* other stuff.Christmas novella featuring the POV of every Monstrous lad so far...adult · age-gap · apocalyptic · book · cheerful-mc · dark · dystopia · fiction · found-family · futuristic -
Kissed by Chaos by Kel Carpenter, Aurelia Jane
I accidentally killed the Devil and bound him to me as a familiar.Oops.Lucifer whispers filthy promises in my ear when he thinks I’m sleeping. Things he’d do to me if I bring him back–which I won’t.I refuse to sacrifice someone else so he can return.Just because my family is the equivalent of black witch royalty, doesn’t mean I’m power hungry and cruel. Unlike my ex-fiance...action-adventure · adult · alpha-mc · angels · book · demons · enemies-to-lovers · fae · fated-mates · female-mc -
The Beta and his Mate by B.E. Wakeford
Blaine's life has never been simple, being born a rogue meant she had to face certain threats a pack wolf could never even dream off. But when her family disappears without a trace her life goes from bad to worse.Xavier has always hated rogues ever since that fateful day when an attack on his pack killed his entire family...fantasy · shapeshifters · paranormal · kidnapping · second-chances · found-family · enemies-to-lovers · fiction · young-adult · romance -
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Glimmer of Christmas by Heather G. Harris
When Amber DeLea darkens my door a few days before Christmas, I'm expecting trouble. Instead, her orphan ward, Jade, has lost her Christmas stocking, and Amber wants me to find it. Simple, right?Meeting little Jade strikes a chord in me, and suddenly I find I'll do anything to make sure she still has a Christmas where she still believes in Santa. I can't let her down...romance · fantasy · urban-fantasy · magic · paranormal · mystery · audiobook · dragons · supernatural · witches-wizards -
Defender of the Pack by Heather G. Harris
I have a wolf in my head. Her name is Esme, and she likes killing things. I’m Lucy, alpha werewolf of a pack that hates me. I inherited the pack when I mercy-killed the current alpha at his behest. I did the right thing, but it’s left me head of a werewolf pack who resent that I still live and breathe while their old alpha doesn't...urban-fantasy · fantasy · shapeshifters · paranormal · magic · audiobook · urban · steamy · dragons · vampires -
Dragon's Fight by Nora Phoenix
Jermon thought he’d finally found his mates. Will fate now take them away?Just when alpha dragon Jermon thought he’d found the two men he wanted to spend the rest of his life with, everything came crashing down. Literally.The guilt about bringing trouble to the Hightower pack is real, but Jermon has bigger problems. Wilmer has no recollection of Jermon and Riordan, and his recovery is slow... -
Dirty Discipline -Volume 1 by Renee Rose, Delta James, Maren Smith, Golden Angel
Dirty.Broken rules require punishment. For some, absolution is found in a trip over the knee, a red hot bottom, time spent in the corner reflecting on their poor decisions.Others, however, require so much...more.Raw and filthy, painful and humiliating, the discipline they crave pushes them to their breaking point... -
paranormal · shapeshifters · romance · magic · fantasy · contemporary · dystopia · fated-mates · secrets · fiction
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Debts and Diamonds by Bea Paige
Arden, Lorcan and Carrick are the men everyone fears...They are known as the Deana-dhe.Dealing in debts, they steal information and they manipulate.To them I am Cyn.I’m their original sin.The mute girl they never wanted to be drawn to.The girl who put a spell on them, who became their cailleach.You see, I’m a modern day witch, skilled in the art of alchemy...abuse · adult · bisexuality · book · contemporary · cruel-mc · dark · enemies-to-lovers · fiction · forced-proximity -
Into the West by Mercedes Lackey
The long-awaited founding of Valdemar comes to life in this second book in the new series from a New York Times-bestselling author and beloved fantasist.Baron Valdemar and his people have found a temporary haven, but it cannot hold all of them, or for long. Trouble could follow on their heels at any moment, and there are too many people for Crescent Lake to support... -
Capturing the King of Flames by Lola Glass
I woke up in a magical world with a hot fae king who thinks I’m his mate.One moment, I’m asleep in my crappy apartment, having nightmares about the stack of overdue bills on my table. The next I’m in an entirely different world, being told I’ve been magically married to a gorgeous, insane fae king who keeps looking at me like he wants to eat me… in one way or another...fantasy · paranormal · fae · dark · magic · royalty · portal-travel · fated-mates · myths · urban-fantasy -
fantasy · urban-fantasy · romance · paranormal · contemporary · action-adventure · fiction · book · adult
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A Siren of Beasts by Elizabeth Knight
*** This book is temporarily unavailable and the series is on hold*** 2/28/2023No one ever grows up thinking that they want to be a toy for a rich master, but sometimes life just leaves no choice.Abandoned on the steps of a brothel, I grew up not expecting much from human kind. I knew what my life would be and it wasn’t mine to control. No options, no opinions, no climax, and no freedom... -
Mr. Jingle by Layla Fae
The faint jingling of bells is the only warning she’ll get when he comes.Mr. Jingle has been trapped for millennia, his only entertainment the faces flashing outside his prison, all as indifferent as snowflakes, all as cold.Until her.She captivates him. Her smile is as glorious as her tears. There has never been a more beautiful face, a more radiant personality, a more mesmerizing voice... -
In the Sack with Krampus by Jennifer Cody
Leo:I haven’t had the best of luck with roommates because of my horror movie memorabilia, so when my newest one, Jack, leaves an invitation to a Christmas sleepover on my desk, I’m a little wary and a lot curious...mlm · magic · paranormal · shapeshifters · myths · insta-love · gods · fated-mates · fantasy · urban-fantasy -
A Dawn of Onyx by Kate Golden
Captured by a king of darkness. Forced to find the light within. Arwen Valondale never expected to be the brave one, offering her life to save her brother’s. Now she’s been taken prisoner by the most dangerous kingdom on the continent, and made to use her rare magical abilities to heal the soldiers of the vicious Onyx King...action-adventure · angst · book · dark · dark-fantasy · dragons · enemies-to-lovers · epic · fae · fiction -
Strong as a Horse by Jarica James
Nothing says fated mates quite like being left at the altar.Nyla Stone is finally picking the pieces of her life back up after one of the most humiliating experiences of her life. After a year she’s managed to start over in a new town and open her own bar, a dream everyone said was beneath her...romance · reverse-harem · shapeshifters · fated-mates · betrayal · humor · paranormal · multi-pov · fantasy · polyamory -
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A Million to One by Adiba Jaigirdar
Adiba Jaigirdar, author of one of Time's Best YA books of all time, gives Titanic an Ocean’s 8 makeover in a heist for a treasure aboard the infamous ship that sank in the Atlantic many years ago. A thief. An artist. A acrobat. An actress...romance · historical-fiction · wlw · young-adult · lgbtq · historical · fiction · mystery · audiobook · lesbian-mc -
Thrust by Kiki Burrelli
alternate cover edition of ASIN B0BGJPQ6CZZayne wants controlZayne Andino wants his life back. For years, his father has set him up with mate after mate, but only as a pretext to gain more money and power. Zayne is sick of being a bargaining chip, but he can't anger his father without jeopardizing his own status as agent in the Lunar Council Enforcement Agency... -
Broken Bond: a six-pack series companion novel by C.J. Primer
"And let me guess, you're a bad boy type, huh?"Callum grins menacingly, running his tongue over his straight white teeth. "The worst, babe."*****VANESSA : I'm a good girl. I don't get into trouble, I don't break curfew, and I don't even date. I broke my own rules for him; the man that so many people fear...romance · fantasy · paranormal · shapeshifters · slow-burn · grumpy-sunshine · cheerful-mc · grumpy-mc · found-family · fated-mates -
Burning Books for Pleasure and Profit by K.J. Parker
A talented bookbinder is tasked with creating a copy of a text so inflammatory it threatens to alter the very existence of Truth itself...fantasy · fiction · dystopia · season-winter · medieval · war · death · politics · abuse · alternate-history -
Blade of Demons by Sara C. Roethle
When another ancient is murdered, Lyssandra alone cannot resist Asher’s call. Aiding him means going against the Potentate’s direct orders, and she won’t bring Steifan and Tholdri down with her.But the murder isn’t the only problem. Mysterious shadows stalk a nearby village, and ghouls are roaming free... -
Santa Claws by Sarah Spade
It's Mal's first Christmas, and I'm going to make it one to remember...It’s been seven months since I made the impulsive decision to mate my monster, and I don’t think I could be happier. Malphas is a sweet soul in a delicious seven-foot frame, and even if our relationship is the definition of instalove, I don’t regret a second of being with my shadow demon.I know he misses Sombra, though...romance · fantasy · monsters · steamy · fated-mates · paranormal · young-adult · age-gap · supernatural · magic -
Torn Heart by Emma Hamm
Can a dragon win a battle when death is the enemy?Abraxas learned long ago that a life without his soul is not one worth living. Heart shattered with the loss of his mate, he does the only thing he can think of. He packs up his children and he leaves the Kingdom of Umbra. The journey across the sea is arduous and long, but soon he finds himself on a very familiar shore.Dracomaquia...fantasy · dragons · fae · epic · high-fantasy · shapeshifters · royalty · fated-mates · myths · fiction