Title: Master Botosoni Series: Masters of the Consulate #9 Author: Sylvia Black
Genre: Dark Vampire Romance Tropes: Fated Mates/Forbidden/Age Gap Release Date: January 19, 2024
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A pureblooded vampire on a mission to hunt. An innocent psychic with the strictest of rules. When destiny speaks, will she break all of the rules for love?
As a pureblood, I am prepared for anything the rogue vampires bring my way. I will stop at nothing to keep them from driving us into the ground.
When a dark-haired beauty can lead us to the blood-thirsty villains, it’s clear destiny has sent us another sign.
The beautiful innocent will be mine someday. The fact she is forbidden will not deter me in any way.
But when Catina’s visions lead her into a shifter filled den, there are seconds to spare.
The decision is easy—make her my queen and end the rogues together. But when she awakens, will she choose me and immortality, or follow the rules?
Master Botosoni is the explosive ninth book in the Masters of the Consulate series by Sylvia Black. It is a deliciously dark, fated mates, enemies to lovers, age-gap, vampire mafia romance. You will love these novels where the passion is fiery, the loyalty is fierce, and the stakes are high. Each book in this collection is a stand-alone, with different characters and a guaranteed happily ever.
Sylvia Black is a master’s prepared paranormal romance author with a special love for old-world history and the folklore of Europe. A grandmother born and raised in the Baltic sea region nurtured this love and it grew more profound as a young child living for years in England and traveling extensively.
Sylvia likes to keep her readers on the edge of their seats one minute and fanning themselves as the heat rises in the next. Her novels feature handsome, dark-minded males who will stop at nothing to protect their mates.
The perfect day for Sylvia would be spent sitting on a balcony overlooking the Amalfi Coast in Italy while enjoying an espresso as she writes.
While not writing, she spends time with her husband and family, including an adorable fur-baby. She enjoys traveling extensively, especially when researching for her next novel.
She also loves to spend time interacting with you, her readers, so please feel free to connect with her on social media!
Title: Hooking the Captain Duet: Off the Bench #1 Authors: Kimberly Knight & Rachel Lyn Adams
Genre: MM Sports Romance Tropes: Hockey Romance/Virgin Hero/Secrets Release Date: January 19, 2024
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In hockey and love, timing is everything …
Emmett “Coop” Cooper is the star captain of the Boston Bruins. But off the bench, he’s hiding a secret that could jeopardize everything he’s worked for. As a gay man and a virgin, he’s chosen to live his life in the closet, afraid of how the hockey world might react. However, one night, while visiting family out of town, everything changes when he meets a guy at a bar with a captivating smile he can’t ignore.
Ford Mahoney is a recent college graduate with a haunted past. After destroying his relationship with a fellow student, he escapes from Boston after graduation to mend his broken heart. A chance encounter with a famous hockey player sparks hope of a fresh start, but when Ford learns Coop is friends with his ex’s new man, he keeps Coop in the dark, leaving the fate of their relationship on thin ice.
With secrets buried deep, the excitement of a steamy summer fling provides a welcome distraction. But once they’re back home, Ford is forced to come clean, leaving him to wonder if he’ll ever break free from the chains of his past. And with a broken heart, Coop questions if love is worth the pain.
But maybe it’s true; time heals all wounds.
Hooking the Captain is book 1 in the Off the Bench Duet. Coop and Ford’s story concludes in Retaking the Shot, which is available to preorder now.
Kimberly Knight is a USA Today bestselling author who lives in the Central Valley of California with her loving husband, who is a great research assistant, and young daughter, who keeps Kimberly on her toes. Kimberly writes in a variety of genres, including romantic suspense, contemporary romance, erotic romance, and paranormal romance. Her books will make you laugh, cry, swoon, and fall in love before she throws you curve balls you never see coming.
When Kimberly isn’t writing, you can find her watching her favorite reality TV shows, including cooking competitions, binge-watching true crime documentaries, and going to San Francisco Giants games. She’s also a two-time desmoid tumor/cancer fighter, which has made her stronger and an inspiration to her fans.
Rachel Lyn Adams
Rachel Lyn Adams is a USA Today bestselling author who lives in the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband, five children, and a crazy number of fur babies. She writes contemporary and MC romance.
She loves to travel and spend time with her family. Whenever she has some free time, which is rare, you’ll find her with a book in her hands or watching reruns of Friends.
Title: Mated to the Grumpy Alien A My Alien CavemanSeries Standalone Authors: Kat Baxter & Emma Lee Jayne
Genre: Sci-Fi Romantic Comedy Tropes: Fated Mates/Alpha Protector/Cinnamon Roll Release Date: January 15, 2024
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Cressida I never imagined that a trip to the art museums of Amsterdam would result in me being sent back in time. I am not a woman built to survive in a stone age Viking village. Almost as soon as I arrive, they’re threatening to burn me at the stake.
Things go from bad to worse when an actual Norse God descends from the heavens to rescue me. Because he’s not actually a god, he just looks like one. In truth, he’s an alien. And he’s convinced I’m destined to be his love slave.
USA Today Bestselling Author Kat Baxter writes fast-paced, sweet & STEAMY romantic comedies. Readers have dubbed her books “laugh-out-loud funny,” “hot enough to melt your kindle,” and “The Queen of Adorkable.” She lives in Texas with her family and a menagerie of animals. Kat is the pseudonym for a bestselling historical romance author.
I write the kinds of books I want to read. Fast-paced books with lots of world-building, snarky heroines, and swoony heroes. I love story, pop culture, gossip, and baked goods. I’m a modern-day hippy and certified LEGO nerd.
I live in the Austin, Texas hill country, with my geeky husband and two extremely geeky kids. We have dogs, chickens, cats, and more LEGOs than should be allowed by law.
When life took an unexpected turn, I decided to get out of New York for a while. What better place to go than the idyllic small town my father spoke about so fondly when I was growing up? Laurel Lake held the title America’s Friendliest Town for seventeen years running, and friendly was just what I needed right now.
Unfortunately, friendly wasn’t the welcome I got when I arrived.
Instead, I got Fox Cassidy. My tall, dark, and burly neighbor, who grunted at me instead of saying hello.
Okay, so I might’ve had his mailbox in my hands the first time we met. And it might’ve been a little crushed after removing it from under my tire. And I might’ve needed his help breaking into the place I was staying in after the key broke off in the lock. But still…he didn’t have to be so grumpy.
As time went on though, I started to notice things about Fox other than his glares. Like how he watched me when he thought I wasn’t looking, or how fire ignited in his eyes whenever we bickered. Though I was in Laurel Lake to escape my problems, not create new ones. And getting involved with a man like Fox screamed trouble, even if he was gorgeous and unlike any man I’d ever met.
But alas, problem seemed to be my middle name this year. So why not have some fun while I was here for the summer? It seemed like a good plan. At least until it was time to go home…
They say what happens at the lake, stays at the lake. But it’s not so easy to walk away when what stays behind…is your heart.
Vi Keeland is a #1 New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author. With millions of books sold, her titles are currently translated in twenty-seven languages and have appeared on bestseller lists in the US, Germany, Brazil, Bulgaria, Israel, and Hungary. Three of her short stories have been turned into films by Passionflix, and two of her books are currently optioned for movies. She resides in New York with her husband and their three children where she is living out her own happily ever after with the boy she met at age six.
Title: Juicy Pickle A Pickleverse Standalone Author: JJ Knight
Genre: Romantic Comedy Tropes: Boss and Assistant/Deserted Island Enemies to Lovers Release Date: January 12, 2024
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Can you imagine getting stuck alone on a deserted island with the person you hate most in the world? And no end in sight?
Well, that’s me. Bailey Johansson, former assistant to the absolute worst boss ever to boss in the boss world. Stranded on a tiny island owned by a cruise line in an abandoned party hut.
In a tropical storm.
This is not a love story. It’s not a tale of redemption or heroism.
It’s a revenge drama. No — a revenge COMEDY.
Because I’ll get the last laugh. The cruise ship leaving early due to an approaching storm while we yelled at each other on the opposite beach was a SIGN.
I’m going to get that man back for everything he did to me. I’ve decided that Mr. Juicy, as my old coworkers called him (yeah, THAT’S a story), is going to rue the day he ever fired me.
And no, I’m not going to fall in love with him. Not on your life. __
Juicy Pickle is the wildest not-love story that ever became a love story between a boss and his former assistant, stuck together on a private island with a manual-crank margarita machine and a ten-gallon bucket of pickles, surviving primarily on adrenaline and stress-banging. It’s part of the Top 100 bestselling Pickleverse, but you do not need to read any of the other books before this one. You can start your wild adventure with the Pickle family right here.
The heart-pounding, inexplicable sensation of falling in love. An emotional pull that can complete a man in one second and destroy him in the next.
Hunter Banks, eldest brother, consummate bachelor, and family protector. When he receives a call from Cobi Mayson, needing his help, Hunter agrees. He’ll do whatever it takes to keep his family safe. Including going undercover and back to where everything started for Ireland—Lux Automotive.
However, helping a friend comes at a price, and now, the balance is due.
Posey Roberts doesn’t like liars. Even lies of omission. If a person couldn’t tell the truth, they’re either hiding something or guilty of doing something else. She’d learned that lesson several times over while in the foster care system until her adoptive mom stepped in. Now, as a social worker, Posey helps children in need, including Destiny Banks, a six-month-old baby girl.
When she arrives at Hunter’s home, Posey’s ready to tear Hunter apart. Until she meets the Viking-God in person and everything else disappears. Unfortunately for her, Hunter is off limits. She has a job to do, protect Destiny at all costs.
The web of lies Hunter has woven to safeguard his family are coming apart at the seams. Telling Posey the truth could put her and Destiny in danger. Continuing to lie to her will tear them apart. Meeting his Boom was supposed to be an adventure, but when the truth comes out, Hunter will have no one else to blame but himself.
The Boom is supposed to be forever.
What if this time it’s not?
Until Posey is part of Aurora Rose Reynolds’s Happily Ever Alpha World. If you loved Until Cobi, Until Ireland and Until Waverly, then you will want to read Until Posey.
TL Reeve, a best selling, multi-published author, was born out of a love of family and a bond that became unbreakable. Living in Alabama, TL misses Los Angeles, and will one day return to the beaches of Southern California. When not writing something hot and sexy, TL can be found curled up with a good book, or working on homework with a cute little pixie.
Michele Ryan
Michele Ryan is a multi-published author who embraced her creative passion and co-authored several books with fellow author TL Reeve. Michele has also published two solo novellas. Michele is a lifelong resident of the state of New Jersey, along with her husband and three children, whom she refers to as her hobbits. When Michele is not plotting or writing, she can be found either volunteering at her children’s school or reading.
Aurora Rose Reynolds and her husband, Sedaka Reynolds, created Boom Factory Publishing to use their experiences to expand and promote upcoming and existing indie authors.
With over nine years in the industry, and millions of books sold worldwide, we know what it takes to become a successful author and we will use this knowledge to take our authors to the next level.
“As a successful hybrid author in this ever evolving industry, I know that you’re only as successful as the team that is promoting you!”– Aurora Rose Reynolds
Title: Resisting My Boss Series: For the Love of Rom-Coms #2 Author: Marion De Ré
Genre: Closed Door Romantic Comedy Tropes: Office Romance, Forced Proximity Grumpy/Sunshine, Forbidden Romance Release Date: January 12, 2024
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The minute my new boss steps foot in the conference room, my dream job turns into a nightmare.
Jude Reed and I already met. Last night. In a bar. We danced. We kissed. I ditched him… Let’s just say I’m not ready to be a carefree city girl yet. And let’s just say Mr. Reed holds a grudge.
Working for Jude is not what I signed up for, and he won’t be winning Boss of the Year anytime soon. Between his sky-high expectations and cryptic explanations, he has the entire office on their toes.
“Grumpy” doesn’t begin to describe him.
Or so I thought…
Because the more time I spend around him, the more his tough exterior crumbles, revealing someone as sweet as his secret baking talent.
There’s a reason he plays an intimidating role that strikes fear into his employees, but just knowing there’s a caring man behind the mask doesn’t mean I’m suited to be anything more than his assistant.
No matter how irresistible he is.
Resisting My Boss is the second book in the For The Love of Rom-coms series. All books are standalones, told in dual POV and end with a happily ever after.
Perfect for fans of ✔️ office romance ✔️ swoony British accents ✔️ off-limit tension ✔️ forced proximity ✔️ baking lessons that end in food fights ✔️ funny banter ✔️ closed door/fade to black
Marion De Ré is a closed-door romantic comedy author. She lives in the French countryside with her husband and adorable cat. You can expect all your beloved tropes in her writing as well as a good dose of humor and all the feels. When she’s not reading or writing, you can find her on a plane to a far-away destination or in a Champagne cellar, indulging in a tasting of her favorite drink.
Title: Saved by Love Author: Kelly Elliott writing as Ellie Grace
Genre: Closed Door Romance Tropes: Friends to Lovers/Single Dad/Nanny Release Date: January 11, 2024
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My momma used to say, “Out of every tragedy, a miracle of love would come.” The last ten years of my life have been nothing but tears and pain. I lost hope and wanted to give up on waiting for my miracle to come.
Finally, a light is shining at the end of the tunnel. After leaving Texas and my past behind, I’ve started a new life journey in Estes Park, Colorado. I have a second chance and don’t plan to waste it.
I found work as a live-in nanny for a darling little girl named Hadley. Her father, Aiden, is a single dad with a troubled past he is desperately trying to move on from.
When I find myself drawn to Aiden in a way I’ve never experienced before, I long to help him see what a wonderful father he is. But Aiden’s past keeps him from forgiving himself and moving on with his life. If I can help save him from a dark road of torment, my journey will have been worth it.
Born out of an idea to write sweet romance, or as some call it, closed-door romance, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kelly Elliott decided to bring a pen name to life. Letting her reader group vote on the new name, they came up with Ellie Grace.
After publishing contemporary romance for over 11 years, the new pen name allows Kelly to branch out and write in different genres and tropes. While “Kelly” is known for small-town, western, contemporary romance, “Ellie” will get to explore a bit more with her writing while keeping it on the sweet side of romance. Don’t worry; she’ll still be giving you the swoony heroes, strong heroines, and HEAs that make your heart melt. However, she may make you cry a time or two.
“Ellie” lives in central Texas with her husband, their two pups, four cats, and a plethora of wild animals. When she’s not writing, “Ellie” enjoys gardening, reading, and spending time with her family.
Title: What Happens at the Lake Author: Vi Keeland
Genre:Standalone Contemporary Romance Trope: Grumpy-Sunshine Release Date: January 15, 2024
Take a sneak peek at WHAT HAPPENS AT THE LAKE. You know you want to…
She smelled like damn summer. And it pissed me off. Plus, I was tired from a shitty night’s sleep. I’d tossed and turned thinking about Little Miss Home Improvement wearing nothing but a pair of denim short overalls and work boots—no shirt, no socks, definitely no bra or underwear. Josie hopped down from the last two steps on the ladder. “Can I ask you something?” “What?” “Are you always this grumpy in the morning?” “I’m not grumpy.” “No? So this is what? Your idea of a sparkling personality? I asked if your coffee was okay, and you grunted at me.” “That wasn’t a grunt. That was a yes.” Josie made a short, deep noise that sounded like a pig. I arched a brow. “Is that supposed to be me?” She made the sound again, this time adding some monkeylike arm movements and jumping around. “Gronk.” “Cute.” She jumped again. “Gronk. Gronk.” I tried not to react, but she was just too damn adorable. Josie pointed at my face. “There it is again. The elusive Mr. Grumpy Pants smile. It’s kind of…dare I say…nice.” She made an exaggerated gasping sound and covered her mouth. “Oh no. I hope it’s not too painful.” “Alright, wiseass. I get the point. How about you take your oinking ass out front and grab one of the small two by fours I left on the porch? I’ll show you how to make an easy support to hold up the drywall while it gets screwed into the ceiling.” Josie strutted to the door. The woman was wearing a white tank top and long, pale pink, flowy skirt to do construction. It looked like she was going on a picnic date, rather than hanging sheetrock—though the tank top hugged her in all the right places, and there was something about her collarbone that I couldn’t drag my eyes away from. She bent to pick up the wood out front, and the top of her tank gaped open, giving me a clear view down her shirt. I forced my head in the other direction, though my eyes managed to slant and continue looking. “Jesus Christ,” I grumbled to myself. “I need to get the fu¢k out of here.” ★★★
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Vi Keeland is a #1 New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author. With millions of books sold, her titles are currently translated in twenty-seven languages and have appeared on bestseller lists in the US, Germany, Brazil, Bulgaria, Israel, and Hungary. Three of her short stories have been turned into films by Passionflix, and two of her books are currently optioned for movies. She resides in New York with her husband and their three children where she is living out her own happily ever after with the boy she met at age six.
Title: Fatal Obsession A Twisted Romeo & Juliet Story Series: Tales of Obsession #2 Author: Drethi A.
Genre: Dark Romance Tropes: Forbidden/Forced Proximity Romance Release Date: January 6, 2024
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This is a dark Romeo & Juliet retelling with a whodunit twist and a HEA. Damon is a morally ambiguous anti-hero, willing to do anything to keep his girl.
I was groomed to hate Damon Maxwell, but he insisted I was destined to become his.
One night with a masked stranger turned my world upside down. What should have been an anonymous experience ended with me facing off against my family’s nemesis.
His name is Damon Maxwell, the charismatic CEO and a beloved philanthropist. The world chants his name, but he is the last man who should’ve caught my attention. My family is convinced Damon is connected to my cousin’s murder and that darkness lingers behind his charming facade. However, Damon claims I am his destiny and refuses to leave me alone.
Desperate to uncover the truth, I play with fire by spending time with him. As his obsession grows, he is determined to burn anything to stand between us to the ground. The closer we become, I am plagued with more questions than answers.
Is he truly the golden boy as painted by the public? Or is he a villain who has trapped me in his web of seduction?
Author’s note: Damon isn’t a normal romance hero and, in fact, shouldn’t be considered a hero at all. Check the author’s complete content warnings before proceeding.
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This dark book isn’t a fairy tale or romance. There is no Prince Charming, only an irredeemable villain and the object of his desire. His OBSESSION.
I felt his eyes on me everywhere I went. I recognized his smell lingering within my home. I even sensed his presence in my sleep. It was too late by the time I found the monster hiding under my bed. He had wedged himself into my life, cornering me with nowhere to run.
The worst part? The world adored him, but no one knew the devil lurking underneath the beautiful mask—no one except for me.
Manipulative, cold, and remorseless, Axel Trimalchio was a certified psychopath hiding in plain sight. He was fixated on me and would never stop chasing me. He was determined to make me his… even though I already belonged to someone else. . *This book isn’t listed in the Romance category, and Axel shouldn’t be considered a hero. Check the author’s content warnings before proceeding.
Drethi Anis lives close to DC with her husband, where she runs her own wedding planning business. When she’s not busy planning a special day, she can be found planning out ways to put her characters through hell. She is all about angst and dark themes in her books, with a side of psychology. Drethi is drawn to flawed and disturbed characters, whom she loves to put through the wringer before she gives them the Happily Ever After that suits their flaws and personalities. She also loves to travel and tries to visit multiple countries per year. You can find her both on Facebook and TikTok. She loves talking with her readers, so don’t be shy.
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