FREE | Magical Urban Fantasy | by K. M. Shea

I can turn into a housecat. Which sounds adorable until you realize I live in a world full of vampires and werewolves who treat me like open season.

The fae are the absolute worst—they’ve made “capture the cat-girl” their favorite sport. So when I shift into my cat form during one of their regular harassment sessions and meet HIM, I think maybe I’ve been rescued. Wrong. SO wrong.

Noctus radiates power so intense my fae captors can barely look at him. And then this terrifyingly powerful being decides to… adopt me. As a pet. Because apparently today was the day he chose to “adopt don’t shop” a cat.

Plot twist: He’s an elf. Not just any elf—an elven king from a race that was supposedly wiped out centuries ago. And he’s got secrets. Big ones. The kind he protects by breaking into buildings, tracking down sketchy supernaturals, and doing all sorts of classified work. With his new “pet cat” tagging along for everything.

The problem? If he figures out I’m not actually a cat, I’m going to discover firsthand how elven kings treat their prisoners. Escape is priority #1. How hard can it be? (Spoiler: VERY.) ✨

Why I’m including this: This premise is absolutely chef’s kiss perfect. K. M. Shea is a master of urban fantasy with a massive fanbase, and this series starter delivers exactly what you want: a heroine with a “useless” power who’s actually clever and resourceful, a morally grey elven king who thinks she’s his pet (the dramatic irony is delicious), and high-stakes tension in every scene because one wrong meow could expose everything. The supernatural hierarchy worldbuilding is rich, the cat transformation adds both humor and genuine danger, and the “powerful being unknowingly adopts the person he’s hunting” trope never gets old. Perfect for fans of Ilona Andrews’ Magic Bites, Patricia Briggs’ Mercy Thompson series, or anyone who loves urban fantasy with shape-shifters, fae politics, and forbidden attraction brewing beneath the surface. Plus it’s Book 1 of a series, so if you fall in love, there’s more waiting. And it’s FREE!

FREE | Paranormal Women’s Fiction | by Robyn Peterman

Whoever said life begins at forty must have been heavily medicated, drunk, or delusional.

At thirty-nine, life was fantastic. Great husband. Body that worked without creaking. Healthy grandma. Then forty hit like a freight train: widow, aching joints, Gram in a nursing home, and—oh yeah—dead people think my house is a supernatural Airbnb.

Now I’m gluing body parts onto semi-transparent ghosts (who may or may not actually be there), trying to figure out what they need from me since I don’t speak dead. We’re having communication issues.

To make things more complicated: there’s a dangerously hot new lawyer at the firm who won’t stop eyeing me, my BFF is thrilled with her frozen Botox face and alimony checks, and I’m getting way too attached to my ghostly squatters. Like Cher, I’d like to turn back time. Immediately. ⏰

Why you might like this: This is paranormal women’s fiction with attitude. ⭐ Robyn Peterman writes middle-aged heroines who are done with everyone’s nonsense, and this series opener is packed with sass, humor, and the kind of “what fresh hell is this?” energy that anyone over forty will recognize. Instead of the typical urban fantasy twentysomething heroine discovering her powers, we get a widow dealing with joint pain, family obligations, and supernatural abilities she definitely didn’t ask for. The ghost communication subplot is hilarious (gluing body parts on dead people!), the slow-burn romance with the hot lawyer adds spice, and the found family with ghostly roommates is unexpectedly touching. Perfect for fans of Darynda Jones’ Charley Davidson series, Robyn Peterman’s other work, or anyone who wants paranormal fun with heroines who’ve lived some life. Class and sass indeed. And it’s FREE!

FREE | Regency Historical Romance | by Bree Wolf

Graham Astor, Duke of Kensington, has buried his heart beneath loss. He doesn’t need a wife—he needs a mother for his daughter. Someone quiet. Obedient. Forgettable. So he chooses Rosabel.

She entered the marriage knowing nothing of love—least of all her own. Her uncle made the match. Society whispered. She obeyed. At the altar, she met her husband for the first time and feared him instantly. Behind his cold stare is a man fighting ghosts. Behind her timid façade is a woman with more strength than anyone ever noticed.

Love doesn’t arrive loudly—but sometimes, it stays quietly. As Rosabel draws close to Graham’s daughter, her warmth begins to chip away at the stone around his heart. And Graham sees not a wallflower, but a woman he didn’t know he was waiting for.

Yet love asks for risk. And trusting again isn’t easy when you’ve both decided it isn’t for you. He never thought he’d love again. She never thought she’d be loved at all.

What makes this essential: This is a marriage of convenience done RIGHT. ⭐ Bree Wolf specializes in emotionally complex Regency romances, and this series starter delivers all the quiet yearning and slow-burn intimacy you crave. Both Graham and Rosabel enter marriage expecting nothing, which makes their gradual discovery of each other even more powerful. The relationship develops through small moments—her connection with his daughter, his realization that he’s overlooked her completely, their mutual journey from duty to devotion. No grand gestures, just two wounded people learning to trust again. Perfect for fans of Mary Balogh’s quiet romances, anyone who loves marriages of convenience that bloom into real love, or readers who’ve ever felt overlooked and hoped someone would finally see them. This one’s for anyone who’s made peace with less and dared to hope for more. And it’s FREE!

FREE | Psychic Crime Thriller | by Kaylie Hunter

Tragedy strikes in threes. Her sister. Her mother. Her father. Now a killer returns home… to claim his next victim.

Davina Ravine isn’t looking for trouble. Not from the hot new detective who keeps falsely arresting her. Not from gossipy locals. And definitely not from her father, who repeatedly tries to kill her. All she wants is to make enough money to keep herself and her mentally unstable father afloat.

But when you’re an amateur psychic living in a small town like Daybreak Falls, trouble follows you everywhere. When the distraught parents of a missing teenage girl beg Davina to help find their daughter—despite her inability to control her visions—she can’t turn them away.

Focusing on the girl’s treasured keepsakes, Davina closes her eyes to search for clues. Only instead of seeing the missing teenager, she uncovers a connection to her own sister, who vanished fifteen years ago. The past and present collide as Davina realizes she must unravel the truth behind her tragic childhood to stop a serial killer. ️

Why I’m including this: This is small-town thriller with supernatural twists and a kickass heroine. ⭐ Kaylie Hunter has created a protagonist with real problems—an unreliable psychic gift, a dangerous father, financial struggles, and a detective who thinks she’s a fraud. The mystery layers personal tragedy with present danger as Davina’s search for a missing girl leads straight back to her sister’s disappearance. The “powerful female characters” and ability to “devour every page” that reviewers mention? Absolutely. Perfect for fans of Lisa Gardner’s D.D. Warren series, anyone who loves psychic thrillers with small-town atmosphere and family secrets, or readers who appreciate heroines who are flawed, fierce, and fighting against impossible odds. Plus it’s Book 1, so there’s more mystery waiting. And it’s FREE!

FREE | Paranormal Romantasy | by Victoria Danann

For all no-mercy heroines over 40! The day after my 43rd birthday, my husband announced he was trading me in. His words, not mine.

The news was unwelcome, but honestly? I needed that kick to find my way to the door. I was freed from the giant manual of expectations authored by my ex. The good news: freedom. The bad news: thanks to living in a state unfriendly to discarded wives, I was also relieved of the financial “security” I’d spent a lifetime building.

Starting over at 43? Didn’t plan on it. Didn’t see it coming. But hiding under a sheet waiting for the end wasn’t my style. Though granted, I wasn’t sure what my style was since I hadn’t thought about freedom of expression since I was twenty. ✨

Then came the red shoes. They shot me with a lightning bolt of attitude adjustment and thrust me headfirst into an unforeseeable adventure. Now I manage a curious goods and antiques shop I “inherited” in a tiny English village in Cumbria, where magic lives side by side with the mundane. Eight times a year, I spend a week mediating disputes of magickind—dignitaries and lowborn alike. And two of the most attractive males imaginable find me and my magical authority sexy.

What makes this essential: Victoria Danann is a five-time winner of Best Paranormal Romance Series, and this new series is her love letter to women starting over. ⭐ This isn’t your typical “young woman discovers magic” story—this is a 43-year-old divorcée who gets kicked to the curb and finds an entirely new life she never imagined. The red shoes as a catalyst for transformation is brilliant, the magical English village setting is charming, and the idea of mediating disputes for supernatural beings while two hot guys compete for your attention? Yes, please. The voice is witty, self-aware, and refreshingly honest about divorce, starting over, and finding yourself after decades of living for someone else. Perfect for fans of Danann’s Knights of Black Swan series, readers who love paranormal romance with mature heroines, or anyone who’s ever needed proof that it’s not too late for magic. And it’s FREE! ✨

FREE | Western & Frontier Romance | by M. Lee Prescott

Ben Morgan is home at Morgan’s Run to heal. Doctor’s orders. The sooner he can get back to Santa Barbara, the better. Then he crashes—literally—into Maggie Williams on Main Street, and his ailing heart skips a beat for entirely different reasons. ❤️

The magical night they shared years ago comes flooding back. But for Maggie, seeing Ben is a nightmare. She’s spent years trying to forget him and build a life for herself and her five-year-old daughter Emma. Emma, who’s the mirror image of a father who has no idea she exists.

Ben Morgan ran out of town years ago and broke her heart. Now he’s back, looking more gorgeous than ever, and Maggie swears he’ll never break her heart again. But fate has other plans, and secrets have a way of coming to light in a small town.

Can Maggie protect her heart and her daughter? And what will Ben do when he discovers the truth? ‍

Why I’m including this: This is small-town Western romance with secret baby stakes. ⭐ M. Lee Prescott delivers all the hallmarks of great contemporary Western romance—the ranching family, the small town where everyone knows your business, the reunion between former lovers who never got closure. The secret daughter twist adds urgency and emotional weight: Ben doesn’t know Emma exists, and Maggie’s terror about him finding out is palpable. Plus there’s the built-in conflict of Ben planning to leave again versus Maggie’s determination to protect what she’s built. Perfect for fans of Linda Lael Miller, Carolyn Brown, or anyone who loves cowboy romance with family drama, second chances, and adorable kids who might just bring their parents together. And it’s FREE!

FREE | Regency Romance | by Wendy Vella

According to legend, the Sinclairs are gifted with heightened senses to protect members of the Raven family. But what happens when the Sinclairs find love instead? Three enchanting Regency romances in one collection from USA Today bestseller Wendy Vella.

SENSING DANGER (Eden and James) – Arrogant and aloof, James, Duke of Raven, is determined to forge his own path and ignore folk tales about his ancestors. Until breathtaking Eden Sinclair saves his life by risking her own, forcing them to confront the uncomfortable realization that they’re linked by more than history.

SEEING DANGER (Dev and Lilly) – Miss Lilliana Braithwaite appears to be a woman of little sense who dresses like a color-blind field mouse. Dev ignored her for two years until he finds her on London’s streets attempting to rescue a child and hurling herself into danger. Everything changes, and in Lilly he finds the woman who could tame his heart. If only she were convinced.

Why I’m including this: This is paranormal Regency romance with a built-in mythology. ⭐ Wendy Vella created something unique here—Regency-set romances with a supernatural twist where one family is magically bound to protect another. The heightened senses angle adds tension to every interaction, and watching protective instincts clash with growing attraction is delicious. You get three full novels in this collection, which means you can binge the entire interconnected story. The heroes are classic alpha males who don’t believe in destiny until they meet their match, and the heroines are strong-willed women who prove protection works both ways. Perfect for fans of Amanda Quick’s paranormal historicals, anyone who loves enemies-to-lovers with fated mates vibes, or readers who want Regency romance with a magical twist. Three books for FREE!

Regularly $22.49, Today $2.99 | Children’s Biography Comics | by John Hendrix

“Masterful… Effortlessly blending fantasy and reality.” (BCCB, starred review)

From New York Times bestselling creator John Hendrix comes the remarkable story of friendship and creative fellowship between two literary lions—C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien—and how each came to write their masterworks. ✨

Through narrative and comic panels, Hendrix chronicles their near-idyllic childhoods, their horrific tour through WWI trenches, their first meeting at Oxford in 1929, and WWII’s impact on their lives. He reveals the shared story of their friendship—in all its ups and downs—that gave them confidence to venture beyond academic concerns (fantasy wasn’t considered suitable for adults!) and shaped major story ideas.

The Mythmakers shows the camaraderie of the Inklings, how their friendship fell apart and came together again, and how Lewis and Tolkien re-enchanted the 20th century after two World Wars.

Why I’m including this: This is literary history brought to vivid life through comics. ⭐ John Hendrix won awards for this graphic novel biography, and it’s easy to see why—the format makes the story of Lewis and Tolkien’s friendship accessible and engaging, especially for visual learners and younger readers. But don’t let the “children’s” label fool you; adults will be equally captivated by the exploration of how trauma, faith, friendship, and creativity intersected to produce The Lord of the Rings and The Chronicles of Narnia. The Inklings’ influence on modern fantasy cannot be overstated, and seeing how these two men encouraged each other to write “unsuitable” adult fantasy is inspiring for any creative person. Perfect for fans of both authors, graphic novel enthusiasts, or anyone interested in literary history. Under $3!