New Releases

New Releases: October 29, 2024

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Sir Callie and the Witch’s War by Esme Symes-Smith

This is the third book in the Sir Callie series

Being a hero is nothing like the ballads promised it would be. Scattered across the realm, Callie, Willow, Elowen, and Edwyn have learned that when the fate of their world is at stake, choices are hard and the consequences are harder, even when striving for good.

Hunted by both Helston and Dumoor, Callie and Willow flee to the walled city of Fairkeep in a last-ditch effort to find allies. Meanwhile, at Alis’s side, Elowen grapples with a battle between her heart and her ambition as the Witch Queen’s new protégé. Edwyn, desperate to prove himself as brave as his friends, accepts a mission that takes him back to the source of his nightmares: home. Helston.

Faced with the reality of a devastating war, all four champions are forced to confront the very parts of themselves they fear most, and each must do it alone. But how can they find the truth within a kingdom founded on lies?

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Authors in Conversation

Authors in Conversation: Eve Gleichman, Laura Blackett, and Yael van der Wouden

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Today on the site I’m delighted to present three authors in conversation! Eve Gleichman and Laura Blackett are the coauthors of Trust & Safety (more on the book below), and they’re here to chat with Yael van der Wouden, author of the Booker Prize-shortlisted The Safekeep, about their new releases, cowriting, crafting sex scenes, and more!

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Cover Reveal

Exclusive Cover Reveal: But I’m Not a Supervillain by Aoibh Wood

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Today on the site I’m delighted to welcome Aoibh Wood to reveal the cover of But I’m Not a Supervillain, a superhero Romance releasing December 1st! Here’s the story:

Sherry Broward never expected stealing a Rembrandt to turn her life upside down. Now she’s dodging the Bratva, the police, and her ex-girlfriend, Malka—a succubus supervillain who runs the local nightclub, Sin City. To make things even more complicated, she’s falling hard for Jemma—the city’s hottest art recovery specialist, who just so happens to be the superhero Lena Swift.

While trying to get closer to Jemma without revealing her own role in the heist, Sherry’s dealing with more than she bargained for after being exposed to Lot 429, a serum that’s doing strange things to her body. Add in the Royal Family’s attack Corgis and a bumbling group of thieves on a harbor cruise, and Sherry’s life is a ticking time bomb. If Jemma ever finds out the truth, Sherry might lose everything—including the girl of her dreams.

But I’m Not a Supervillain is a laugh-out-loud, action-packed superhero romance about love, secrets, and the fine line between hero and villain.

What to Expect: ✔️ Superheroes, art heists, and chaotic romance ✔️ Succubus ex-girlfriends with their own dark agendas ✔️ A bumbling anti-heroine with more than a few surprises up her sleeve ✔️ High stakes, humor, and a whole lot of heart

And here’s the author to present the cover (which she designed!), illustrated by Jess Monteras!

I’m thrilled to finally share the cover of my upcoming LGBTQ+ superhero romance But I’m Not a Supervillain! This novel has been a wild ride of crime, chaos, and unexpected love—and I can’t wait for you all to meet Sherry, Jemma, and, of course, Malka.

The cover captures the action-packed, tongue-in-cheek, and emotional rollercoaster at the heart of the story. I hope you love it as much as I do! Without further ado, here it is…

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Aoibh Wood is the author of the Cait Reagan series of lesbian urban fantasy novels and the #1 bestselling “The Senator’s Widow,” which tops the Amazon Queer Thrillers chart. She lives in the Boston Metro Area with her wife and their orange tabby, who looks suspiciously like Jabba the Hutt.

Jess Monteras (JESSMONTZ) is an artist from a small town in the Philippines who likes to draw queer art. Being a lesbian artist who grew up in a conservative town, they’ve made it their goal to create positive representation for the LGBTQ+ community through their art.
New Releases

New Releases: October 22, 2024

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Today’s post is sponsored by B.E. Bang and Furever Enchanted, out on the 24th!

How to get rich quick: Adopt a dog that literally poops gold.

Following a series of burglaries in her peaceful Tempe, Arizona community, an anxious, socially isolated introvert decides to adopt a dog from a nearby shelter. Zuri always wanted a dog and now seems as good of time as any to make that dream a reality.

Things don’t go according to plan. Not long after adopting her new dog, Zuri discovers the dog magically poops gold coins. In theory, that sounds great. In reality, her dog is wasting away and days away from death.

With the help of a hot veterinarian and an opinionated shelter employee, it’s up to Zuri to figure out how to disenchant her chow chow Gigi before it’s too late.

Dive into a charming and cozy debut novel filled with magic, a hint of romance, and found family.

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The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn’t a Guy at All by Sumiko Arai, trans. by Ajani Oloye

Fashionable and upbeat high schooler Aya falls head over heels for an employee at a local CD shop. He’s got an air of mystery about him, always dressed well, and has impeccable taste in music. Little does she know—this supposedly male employee is actually her female classmate Mitsuki! Mitsuki generally keeps to herself, but since her seat is right next to Aya’s, she can’t help but be extremely aware of the other’s crush. Revealing the truth is out of the question—but perhaps getting closer to Aya wouldn’t be so bad…

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Cover Reveal

Exclusive Cover Reveal: The Haunting Between Us by Paul Michael Winters

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Today on the site I’m delighted to welcome back Paul Michael Winters to reveal the cover of The Haunting Between Us, a coming-of-age ghost story releasing from Maelstrom Press on January 7th, 2025! Here’s the story:

Sixteen-year-old Cameron Walsh can’t believe the boy of his dreams just moved into the house of his nightmares.

He dreads the haunted Victorian mansion across the street, where the ghost of the White Lady roams the halls. When he sees her through the bay window, his ghost-hunting friend Abby wants to investigate. But then the new owners pull up, and Cameron is captivated by the brooding, handsome boy moving in. He longs for a boyfriend, but years of bullying have shattered his self-esteem.

Sixteen-year-old Hugo Cruz and his father flip old houses, moving often, fleeing from the grief at the loss of Hugo’s mother. They unknowingly move into the most haunted house in Port Townsend, Washington. From day one, Hugo encounters shadows that move by themselves, locked doors without keys, and hidden rooms. He hides the mysteries from his superstitious father, not wanting to uproot their lives.

When the White Lady becomes impossible to ignore, Hugo turns to Cameron to help uncover the house’s dark history. They soon form a bond that goes beyond friendship, but as their feelings deepen, the White Lady’s wrath intensifies. Entangled in a web of sinister secrets, they risk not only their love but their very existence.

And here’s the appropriately haunting cover, designed by Valerie Gomez and illustrated by Marcella Bolivar! 

Two sixteen-year-old boys in an intimate pose in front of an imposing haunted house at night.

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Paul Michael Winters is a lifelong creative writer whose life is filled with queer joy. His passion is to spread that joy through storytelling and writing books where you might not typically see queer characters. He lives in the Pacific Northwest with his husband and two tuxedo kitties. Find him online at pmwinters.com and follow him on social media at @pmwintersauthor.

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Exclusive Cover Reveal: All’s Fair in Love and Field Hockey by Kit Rosewater

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Today on the site I’m delighted to reveal the cover of All’s Fair in Love and Field Hockey by Kit Rosewater, an  f/f YA sports Romance releasing from Delacorte Romance on May 6, 2025! Here’s the story:

A high school field hockey star must choose between her love of the game and her new, distractingly beautiful rival in this queer YA romance perfect for fans of She Drives Me Crazy and Cleat Cute!

Evelyn was raised to see field hockey as war.

Before she could write her own name, her family’s legacy on the field was already spelled out. Every step Evelyn takes toward glory is within a footprint her mother left behind. And no step matters more than this next one, with Evelyn about to lead her varsity team into their final battle season. Evelyn is beyond ready to score the Nationals title and win the critical scholarship to her mom’s alma mater that comes with it.

This year, she’s out for blood, and nothing can stand in her way…

…except for Rosa Alvarez, the highly talented new recruit on her biggest rival’s team.

After a humiliating homecoming game and follow-up prank leave the two enemies in a stalemate, they grudgingly strike a deal to help each other overcome their weaknesses on the field. But the more time Evelyn spends with Rosa, the more she finds herself casting her hardened armor aside, until she begins to wonder what life might be like if she left the battlefield behind and fought for love instead.

And here’s the gorgeous cover, illustrated by Sarah Maxwell and designed by Angela Carlino and Liz Dresner!

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Kit Rosewater lives in Albuquerque, New Mexico with her partner and two small children who are bent on destroying the universe. She is the author of Books 1-3 in The Derby Daredevils, an illustrated middle grade series out through Abrams. Her debut YA romcom, All’s Fair in Love and Field Hockey, comes out in Spring 2025 through Delacorte Romance. Kit has been a high school theater and English teacher, a bookseller, a Children’s Literature academic, and a creative writing instructor for adults. Catch her online at kitrosewater.com and @savethekitrosewater.

New Releases

New Releases: October 15, 2024

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Middle Grade

The Ghostwing’s Lie by Rebecca Mix

This is the sequel to The Mossheart’s Promise

Something rots within the wood…

Ary Mossheart has done the impossible: The terrarium is shattered, and her people are free. When the folk of Terra are welcomed in by the fairies of Siltshore, an abundant treetop village filled with light, food, and peace, Ary promises herself that her days of saving people are over. It’s time to be normal. Live the life her gran would have wanted; the one she never got back in Terra.

But when fairies begin to disappear one by one and it becomes clear that Siltshore is not as safe as it seems, Ary Owl, and Briar will be pulled down dangerous paths as they try to unravel the strange magics of their new world—and the truth about the one they left behind. To save her new home, Ary will have to step into the role of hero once more.

Except this time, if she fails, there will be no new world to escape to.

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