[Links and more info for my April 25 newsletter]
Note: affiliate links lead to Amazon stores but some of these series are available on all platforms (at least in audiobook and paperback, if not in eBook). Kindle Unlimited (KU) noted.
Three of my best reads of 2024 (so far):
Her Feral Beasts by E.P Bali. This is the first book in Her Vicious Beasts series. Start with the novella, Her Vicious Beasts (linked below), then gobble up the next two books and join me in desperately needing the third! Why Choose, Paranormal Romance. These love interests are a nasty, entitled, utterly vicious bunch. But don’t worry Aurelia is more than their match! Addictive. In KU. Start here:
CANADA: https://amzn.to/44iVoKY
Red Fang Royal by Lola Rock. This is a companion omegaverse novel set in the world of Pack Darling (so start with book 1), With so many current ‘romantasy’ novels/series dominated by enemies to lovers and ‘bully’ romances, it is delightful that these ‘alphas’ are all in – all in – just as soon as Marisol can learn to trust them again. In KU. Series page:
CANADA: https://amzn.to/4dbs6lN
Bride by Ali Hazelwood. A standalone (you’re welcome) paranormal romance with hints of omegaverse (but not really). Arranged marriage between mortal enemies. Misery (the FMC) has been an outcast among her own people (vampires!) for her father’s political gain. Lowe (MMC) is just trying to make his people (werewolves!) safe. Love isn’t supposed to be a factor. Enjoy!
CANADA: https://amzn.to/3UBolil
UK (paperback): https://amzn.to/4aQQhUO
Three recent releases on my TBR (I just need to set time aside to read these fav authors!):
Fair Market Value by Hailey Edwards. A brand new series from my author BFF – squee!! This is the first book in The Body Shop series. In KU.
CANADA: https://amzn.to/3Ug2kEb
Archangel’s Lineage (Guild Hunter 16) by Nalini Singh. Here’s where I admit I bounced off (and I tried twice) the previous release in the Guild Hunter universe (Archangel’s Resurrection) and never finished it, but I’m seriously looking forward to getting back to Elena and Raphael. Start with Angel’s Blood (Guild Hunter 1). Series page:
CANADA: https://amzn.to/3QgsJk4
Trials of Conviction (Firebird 5) by T.A. White. This is the fifth book in one of my fav space opera series. Start with Rules of Redemption. Tons of action, slow burn. Found family. Intrigue. Powerful ‘older’ main character prone to self-sacrifice. Series page:
CANADA: https://amzn.to/4bavY4K
Three 2024 preorders (I’m desperately waiting for)(and yes, I have more than three books currently preordered):
The Throne of Honor and Blood by J Bree. This is the second book in the Mortal Fates Series (Crown of Oaths and Curses). The Mortal Fates is J Bree’s first foray into Fantasy Romance. Enemies to lovers. The first third of book 1 is slightly slow (you know, for my level of attention deficit) but the rest of book 1 is a page-turner. Witches vs. Fae. The ending is exceptional. Series page:
CANADA: https://amzn.to/3y0Rg6i
The House at Watch Hill (Watch Hill Trilogy) by Karen Marie Moning. This preorder is exceptionally expensive and I hope that price reduces between now and the release in October. Honestly, I bounced – hard – off the Fever Series in the opening pages of book 7 and never tried again. But! I’m looking forward to experiencing a new world from Moning’s pen. A pocket universe? An inheritance? Hidden powers? It’s seriously right up my alley.
CANADA: https://amzn.to/44eJwJY
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0CW3BB957
Winter Lost (Mercy Thompson 14) by Patricia Briggs. An absolutely fav series by an absolutely fav author! Werewolves, plus all sorts of magical creatures. Fourteen books are intimidating (start with Moon Called) but I might have to make time for a full re-read before Winter Lost releases in June! Series page:
CANADA: https://amzn.to/44x9uZH
What are your fav reads of 2024 so far? And what books are you most anticipating?
Fave recent reads (other than Awry, of course, which tops the list):
Rift in the Soul by Faith Hunter – newest in the offshoot of the Jane Yellowrock series
Brute of all Magic – latest in Devon Monk’s Ordinary Magic series
And now that I know about it, can’t wait to read the new Patricia Briggs – just pre-ordered! Also looking forward to the new book in Harlen Coben’s Myron Bolitar series – very different genre, but very entertaining….
I haven’t read the latest Faith Hunter or Devon Monk either!! I’m so behind.
I was pretty seriously bingeing Hailey’s books, and stopped with the Foundling series. I just started book 2, and I’m sad to say that I’m not loving it. I haven’t touched the Aranae books, or the new body shop book, but they’ll be up soon.
I adore Faith Hunter’s Soulwood books. There’s just something so unique about Nell’s perspective…
I didn’t know that Karen had a new book out, so I’ll have to check that out and Patricia Briggs! Yay!
I like to binge series, if I haven’t read it in a while, and Yasmine Galenorn has some I haven’t read in a long time. Her worlds are so fun and I really enjoy when the heroine’s just a bit, uhm, older…like me.
A couple of years ago, my family bought me most of your books, MCD, but there a few I don’t have, so maybe that should be my next binge….and I can get the ones I’m missing for my BDay!!! Two weeks!!!
Happy early birthday!
Wow! I love the guild hunter series i cannot wait until i have time to jump back in. Do you read the black dagger brotherhood series? Or Anita Blake? I think the new black dagger book is coming out soon i can’t wait to dive in.
I tapped out of Anita Blake about seven books in (?) but I’ve never tried the Black Dagger books!
I have Bride, Winter Lost, KMM’s newest, J. Bree, and Hailey Edwards’s books on my TBR/can’t wait to read list! I’m totally checking out Her Feral Beasts, sounds amazing, thanks for the recs!
A few of my faves recently are When the Moon Hatched (Sarah A. Parker) (so good), A Fate Inked In Blood (Danielle L. Jensen) and Lady of Darkness series by Melissa Roehrich.
I was having such a hard time finding good books, I’ve re-listened to the entire Dowser/Oracle/Reconstructionist series lately too! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve done this, it’s like re-visiting old friends.
I have two of yours sitting on my TBR as well. And not near enough time to read!! 😁
Please try Raven Daughter Series by A.D. Trosper! Loved the books, characters, premise. Wish her series were as expansive as yours!