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Gunner Walker is on the run.He's been trying desperately to escape the pull of Damon's Mountains, but his out-of-control inner grizzly bear has tethered himself to the territory. His reputation is ruined, and he can't blame his previous Crew for hating him—not after what he's done. Only two things can quiet his mind, and they are both destructive—fighting, and riding his motorcycle at death-defying speeds. When he stumbles upon what is shaping up to be an abduction, he steps in to defend a stranger, but don't get it twisted. He doesn't like her. He just wants a fight with the man hunting her. Hallie Carter's beauty doesn't matter. Nope. Not at all. Or her quirky sense of humor, or the way she talks to him like he isn't a demon. He'll just keep telling himself that, and ignoring that a third thing has appeared in his life that can quiet the roaring grizzly inside of him… and that's Hallie. Not only that, but when she calls him out for his destructive ways, he wants to listen instead of punishing her. There is immense value in a woman who can tame a beast. The more he gets to know her, however, the more he starts thinking she has a dark agenda when it comes to him.Hallie Carter is trying to fly under the radar.Her past has been hunting her down, but she likes it here in Laramie, Wyoming, in the shadows of Damon's Mountains. Four months of safety and peace come crashing down one night when she realizes her past has caught up to her, but a glowing-eyed dark hero gets her out of a bad situation, and now the chase is on. She has to use every detective skill she has to track down the mystery shifter who saved her. She knows all about the shifters of Damon's Mountains, and she's in a desperate situation. If ever she is to find safety, she needs help, and the growling, dominant, troubled shifter with a quick fist and an absolute absence of remorse might be just the bodyguard she needs.Love, war, high-speed chases, action, adventure, and an epic romance story to pull at your heartstrings…there is something for everyone in T. S. Joyce's exciting take on the newest Crew in Damon's Mountains.We are finally home.Let's stay here for a while. ****Content Warning: Explicit love scenes, naughty language, and piles of sexy shifter secrets. Shifter animal battles and wars for territory lines show up in most of these books, which includes action adventure and some violence. Intended for mature audiences.

He's waited half a century to choose an omega.Lord Ronson Cadogan can stall no longer. He needs an omega and he needs an heir.Settled on the obvious perfect choice, and determined to see his fate through, Ronson can't afford to wait for the next ceremony to claim what he is owed. If only he was more excited about the match.They call her the mouse.Mairwen Posy knows precisely who the Alpha of Bleake Isle will choose, and it certainly isn't her. In fact, it's so predictable it's almost boring.Resigned to her fate of disappearing into the background, Mairwen takes the role of observer, distracting the ache of being left out with the entertainment of dragonkin society's unfolding stories.All is as expected, until the sudden twist in a familiar plot sends Mairwen in the least likely direction, right into the arms of the alpha. The Alpha of Bleake Isle is book one in a new dragon shifter fantasy romance series, inspired by the historical and omegaverse genres. Each book in the series will focus on a different couple, and will include their in-book HEA.

He'll protect her with his last breath…Until she becomes his next target. Leisa's ambitions used to be simple. Guard the princess. Hide her magic. Wait for her family to return.But all of that changes when her king demands that she use her unique abilities to spy on the rival kingdom of Garimore. Alone, far from home, and living a lie that grows more perilous by the day, Leisa's task is complicated by her most dangerous enemy yet—the masked assassin known only as the Raven.Everyone in the Five Thrones knows to fear him, but the Raven is not what Leisa expected. As silent as he is lethal, he provokes her curiosity as much as her fear, and hides secrets she's determined to learn.When her already precarious mission takes a deadly turn, Leisa must evade the Raven himself if she is to succeed. It's never been done before, but Leisa is nothing if not stubborn. And if she doesn't become the first to escape his blade, her entire kingdom will pay the price—in blood.If you love warring kingdoms, strong, sassy heroines, and slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance, discover the Legends of Abreia, a complete epic romantic fantasy series for fans of Elise Kova, Tara Grayce, and Sylvia Mercedes!

San Francisco, Present dayA gargoyle warrior unprepared for the modern world…Fifteen hundred years ago, Frey and all his kind were cursed by the vicious fae queen, their magick stolen and their bodies rendered stone. It has been a hellish existence, frozen in time as the world changes around them. A proud warrior ready for a mate, Frey rages against his stone prison, but with every year that passes, hope slips away that the curse will ever be broken.That is, until he and some of his kin are placed in an odd little museum. And she walks through the door.A modern woman not ready for a medieval male…Anna Kincaid has just gotten back on her feet. After struggling with student debt, chronic migraines, a serial-dater mother, and Bay Area rent for years, she's finally landed a job that will help with all of it. It feels too good to be true—full health care with dental and helping manage a museum full of exquisite artifacts? Her heart and history degree are thrilled, but something about the museum is…odd. The owners are a mysterious, if kind couple who call the collection the clan. And the collection is…well, monstrous. Huge, savage-looking statues from the late Celtic period.Magick stolen can be reclaimed, and curses cast can be broken…When the museum is stormed by masked commandos one night, it isn't even the weirdest thing to happen. No, she could wrap her head around organized art theft—what defies belief is one of the big gray behemoths springing to life to save her. And that he flies off with her. And when he tucks her into his big body and growlsmate.Fans of Lisette Marshall, SL Prater, and the Gargoyles Disney show will love this monster romance novel.Title includes several heavier themes as well as open-door spice. Please check sewendelauthor.com for a full list of trigger warnings. Suitable for readers 18+.

Blurb-A fox making a name for herself in a wolf's world.I'm Kira Fairwood --- fox shifter, bane of the werewolves, and also their employee. My job isn't just a paycheck. It's a way to ensure my unborn niece's heritage won't work against her when she grows up.So I dive right in to bag a hot alpha werewolf who's using his bar as a front to murder human women. Unfortunately, I soon discover Thom is being framed.Then the true murderer begins to hunt the hunters. Can I keep my family safe by continuing to follow orders like a wolf?Full Moon Saloon is the first book in a romantic shifter series by the USA Today bestselling author of Wolf's Bane.Find out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

In today's episode we'll discuss:Blame it on MercuryRachel's big confessionBlurb-A witch finds herself involved in a murder investigation.Wandmaker, Amethyst, is certain that her lot in life is to make wands for her fellow witches. Until a Detective shows up at her shop asking for help only she can give.One taste of an investigation and Amethyst is thrown into the world of mystery and crime. Can she use her skills to catch the killer before they strike again?-Hexes and Vexes is book one of Amethyst's Wand Shop Mysteries, an urban fantasy murder mystery series featuring a quirky witch, a serious detective, a slow burn m/f romantic subplot and a standalone crime.If you love quirky main characters, the murder of the week format, light-hearted back-and-forth, magic, and murder mystery, start the Amethyst's Wand Shop Mysteries series today!Find out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

In today's episode we'll discuss:Video recordings and why we don't do themNaNoWriMo, not just a fun word to say!Blurb-A dragon, a fae, and a pixie walk into a bookstore…Sounds like a joke, right? For me, it's just an ordinary day on the job. At least, it has been ever since my aunt disappeared and left me with her store, her cat, and a whole lot of unanswered questions.My whole life, I've been told to stay hidden. Pretend I'm human. Sell books, drink tea, and never betray the truth of what I am.But it turns out my aunt had secrets, and a lot of those secrets seem to involve me ending up dead. To survive, I'm going to have to reckon with my past, even if it means placing my trust in a total stranger.Draven is a half-fae assassin who's as gorgeous as he is irritating, and his motives are less than clear. He might be willing to help me—for a price—but is it a price I'm willing to pay?And if I accept his help, can I trust an assassin to keep the biggest secret of them all?Find out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

In today's episode we'll discuss:Mid-Book RealizationsNicknames and why Cara recommends using themSacrifices, for science!Blurb-She's determined to save the world…even if she doesn't remember it.World-renowned geneticist Danica Lawson woke up to a world that had been destroyed—by her own hand. She has no recollection of the downfall of society but is determined to repair the damage.Moreover, the first face she sees is one that's eerily familiar—and undeniably handsome—even if she doesn't recognize the sexy soldier with the deep, soothing voice.As Dani struggles to reverse the destruction, she realizes sinister forces are at play. For, a malevolent threat is sweeping through their dystopian world, and the window to defeat it narrows each day its reign strengthens…If you love dystopian stories with steamy romance, STEM heroines, sexy silver-fox heroes and a race to save the world, this is your jam! Start the trilogy today!Other Books Discussed in this Episode:Under Him by T.S. JoyceFourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

In today's episode we'll discuss:Scheduling changes to the podcastTrigger warnings, playlists and maps, oh my!Blurb-Two friends separated will do anything to find the other. Only one is consumed with strange attraction with her mysterious one-night stand, while the other is captured by an evil king, forcing her to confront her feelings for the woman who betrayed her years ago. Meanwhile, an impending war between magicks and mortals is consuming the world. When a ball is announced to celebrate the king's marriage, a ballroom blitz is about to occur, and no one's life or heart is safe.For readers 18+. Please check the author's website for trigger warnings.Find out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

In today's episode we'll discuss:Always prepared? Not likely!Date deal breakers and why Cara won't date.Rachel's dinner schedule.Blurb-Valentine's Day, love it or hate it, either way, it's happening.Immerse yourself in a collection of steamy Valentine's Day stories from twelve authors. Featuring genres like contemporary, romantic comedy, and paranormal, these tales are sure to satisfy your craving.Whether you're looking for a quick read or a book to curl up with on a rainy afternoon, this collection of romantic stories is perfect for any romance lover. So grab your favorite drink, settle in, and get ready to fall in love with these twelve talented authors and their entertaining tales.All proceeds will be donated to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Authors: C.D. Gorri April D. Berry Becca Fogg Calla Claire Krys Strong Tamara Whitlow Tonya Ink Rebecca Hefner Saam King Sheri L. Williams Andi McClane P.S. NailFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

In today's episode we'll discuss:Picking a family mottoOctopus biologyBlurb-Half kraken, half fae Environmental Police Agency enforcer Iolani Lionheart has everything a person could ever want—looks, money, family connections, power, more degrees and certifications than she can count…. Too bad that's all anyone ever wants her for. Io is a fling, a means to an end, an asset to be used and tossed aside. Too intimidating, too arrogant and eccentric, she's not someone you keep. But what her clingy kraken and indulgent fae natures want more than anything is a mate (or mates) to hoard.After her most recent power-hungry lover betrays her, Iolani is fed up and desperate to get away. An ocean-side investigation in Florida sounds like a great way to get her mind off her moping and get some much-needed saltwater rest and relaxation. She might even find a fun partner to help her forget the latest disaster of a relationship. But of course, nothing is that easy.The simple pollution case she's investigating turns out to be more complicated that she had hoped, one of her exes returns to haunt her, and the cute water nymph barista she's been wooing might be unable to accept Io's fluid gender and intimidating family—just like so many others before her.Would anyone blame her if Io just started eating everyone who pissed her off?The Kraken's Cult series takes place in the same universe as the Gesa's Menagerie and Gods and Demons series, but with a new cast of characters. This series takes place thirty years after the events in Gods and Demons, in a world where supes are (mostly) integrated with human society. While reading the previous series might give you a deeper experience or insight into side characters, Kraken's Cult is also able to be read as a standalone series.Author's Notes*Kraken's Cult books are longer novellas to shorter novels (40,000-50,000+) words. They may or may not include cliff-hangers. Typically, one plot thread will be resolved or “resolved for now,” while others may continue to build throughout the series. There's none of that “book that ends abruptly in the middle and I'm gonna call it a novella” stuff.*Includes mentions of past trauma, including but not limited to: implied threat of sexual abuse as a minor, bullying, violence, emotional trauma.*So much swearing. Seriously.*Explicit sex with varying levels of heat and kink possible.*Series contains M/F, F/F, M/M, MMMMFF romance.*Characters with gender fluidity, non-binary/intersex characters, gender bending/gender swap, gray ace, and any other orientation you can think of may appear in this series.*Let's face it, you're thinking about reading a book with a kraken main character. There may be tentacles put to use in ways that make some people uncomfortable. It's just to be expected.Other books mentioned in this episode:Zodiac Academy: The Awakening by Caroline Peckham and Susanne ValentiThe Warlord by Gena ShowalterKing of Coins by Amy KuivalainenFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

In today's episode we'll discuss:The Oddities and Curiosities Expo and meeting artists Carla Wyzgala & Kurtis Rykovich Book selection woesApres-Ski is the ONLY ski for me!Humiliation? Depends on the circumstances…Blurb-He's finally found his mate. Now he just needs to keep her alive.Elle:Renting this cabin in Alaska was meant to be a break.I was supposed to be getting away from my stalker.Instead, it looks like he's followed me here.When I wake up to a strange man standing over me, I'm afraid that my stalker has finally caught me.Instead, he tells me that he's not my stalker.He's my fated mate.Niko:I've finally found my fated mate and I'm not letting her get away.She warns me that she has a stalker and that she has to go back home, but I'm determined to protect her and keep her.She doesn't know it yet, but we're meant to be.Now I just need to prove it to her.Other books mentioned in this episode:A Breath of Sunlight by Sydney WinwardThe Mercy of Promise by T.S. JoyceThe Edge of Promise by T.S. JoyceFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

In today's episode we'll discuss:Notes that lead to NoticesWhere to find a full list of the books we reviewThe panty rating scaleBlurb-A shy human. A minotaur sex worker. A powerful chemistry neither can deny.Tour guide Ivy has always secretly fantasized about minotaurs. So when a Beast Hunters tour to Motham City goes horribly wrong, she's thrilled to be rescued by wickedly handsome minotaur, Bryn. Until she finds out that he runs a male escort agency with the sole purpose of pleasuring humans.And Ivy just isn't that sort of girl…Bryn isn't looking for love. He sells it. Besides he's too busy caring for his disabled mom and four brothers and sisters to have time for romance. But when a sweet and innocent human literally catapults into his life, Bryn might just have to change his mind about love…Mail Order Minotaur is the first in The Motham City Monsters series. It's a low angst, sweet monster romance with plenty of spice and a guaranteed HEA, set in Motham City, a place where humans and monsters meet… and fall in love. Each book in the series can be read as a standalone.Other books mentioned in this episode:The Rise of Promise by T.S. JoyceThe Blood of Promise by T.S. JoyceHouse of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. MaasFool me Once by Harlan CobenTV shows we are watching:Ted LassoVanderpump RulesThe TraitorsSlow HorsesFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

In today's episode we'll discuss:How Cara spends her free time now that she is retiredTrust but verify, even for yourselfPillow talk and prioritiesBlurb-Anne and Ori got their happy ending in Stuffed. But what happens when the feathers are swept away, and they need to handle more than fluff?Ori, now addicted to fan fiction and the concept of the Omegaverse, has no job and no goals other than making Anne happy and raising his pet fish, Carl. Having enough of his layabout lifestyle, Anne decides to bring them to the one place in town guaranteed to get Ori out of his case: the mall.After a day of excitement, a frightening encounter in the mall causes a terrifying change in Ori. Then Ori causes an even bigger change in one of their friends.A friend they're now responsible for.Who's now human for the first time.And who's madly in love with Anne.Can Ori accept the consequences of his actions when his relationship with Anne is at stake? Can he overlook the feelings developing inside his own feathery heart for this new man in his life?Will Anne reject one man to protect Ori? What will happen when she sees the chemistry between the two newly human men?When things start to get fishy, and problems rise to the surface, who will end up double stuffed?Double Stuffed is the sequel to Stuffed. It is intended for readers 18+ only. For content concerns please see the author's website.Other books mentioned in this episode:The Fall of Promise by T.S. JoyceThe Rise of Promise by T.S. JoyceYuled by the Orcs by Finley FennFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

In today's episode we'll discuss:A new (to us) way to read storiesCampy vampire movies to watchCourting rituals of vampiresBlurb-Welcome to Inferno, the city where monsters rule and only the strong survive. Each district is ruled by a different species and if you choose to come and dance with these devils, you're never going to be the same again.Mercury Rising, is a standalone novella that is a sizzling vampire tale drenched in bloodlust and revenge, perfect for readers seeking their spice in the shadows.For centuries, Asteria and her lineage have sworn to protect an ancient vampire clan. When tragedy strikes and her family falls to a rival clan's ruthlessness, Asteria seeks vengeance. There is only one vampire strong enough to aid her quest: the legendary Mercury. But waking him from his centuries-long slumber won't be easy, especially with betrayal brewing in his own bloodline.Mercury awakens to a world that has passed him by, and that was never part of the plan. Driven by a desire for retribution against those responsible, he sees in Asteria a key to unlocking his family's treachery. Despite the chaos and violence surrounding them, Mercury is drawn to Asteria, eager to offer her a deadly gift; the heads of her enemies in return for her becoming his forever.Please Note: This novella contains violence, explicit language, and steamy sex scenes. If you're craving a vampire story where revenge reigns supreme and the allure is darker than sweet and sparkly vampires, step into the world of Inferno; here there be monsters.Other books mentioned in this episode:Ironheart by Alessa ThornHigh Moon by Kati WildeHer Orc Gentleman by Zoe AshwoodYuled by the Orcs by Finley FennRed Havoc Rogue by T.S. JoyceZombie Wolf of Piston by T.S. JoyceBrother Wolf of Piston by T.S. JoyceKing of Cups by Amy KuivalainenFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

In today's episode we'll discuss:Holiday Anxiety and Gift Wrapping SolutionsBoinking Santa and Other Inappropriate ThoughtsAnatomy DislikesBlurb-She's always been on the outside of love, looking in…After years of struggling to make ends meet, Emma Williams finally lands a job that suits her perfectly—she enjoys her work, likes her new boss, and especially loves knowing her first paycheck is coming just after Christmas. That is, if she lasts that long. Because Logan Crenshaw, the creative force behind the company, doesn't seem to want her there.Not being wanted is nothing new for Emma…but she doesn't know what she's done to make Logan stalk around the office, growling every command as if her very presence infuriates him. She can't afford to lose this job, so her plan is to keep her head down and try to avoid any contact with him—no matter how big and sexy and unavoidable he is.But a Santa hat full of names, an office gift exchange, and one unexpected knock at her door are about to shake up all of her plans…Warning: This super-hot holiday romance contains Santa hats, red satin blindfolds, and an obsessed alpha male who talks dirty and knows exactly what to do with his big hands. Lots of swearing. No cheating, no cliffhangers.A discreet version of this book is also available as the two-for-one paperback, Secret Santa & All He Wants For Christmas. Search for ISBN 978-0989461122.Other books discussed in this episode:Her Orc Protector by Zoe AshwoodHer Orc Gentleman by Zoe AshwoodA Crown this Cold and Heavy by Stacia StarkCold-Hearted Rake by Lisa Kleypas AudiobookIron Flame by Rebecca Yarros AudiobookFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

In today's episode we'll discuss:What is socially acceptable now versus the pastWhy did Rachel do so much Googling for this book?Blurb-A mysterious castaway. A Scottish hero determined to protect her. Can they survive the storm?Cast adrift on the Indian Ocean, Maria carries a terrible secret. Wherever she goes, death soon follows, and she's powerless to prevent it.William McGregor boarded the SS Trevessa in search of adventure, but he gets more than he bargained for when he saves the mysterious Maria from the sea. She can't tell them her tragic tale, so the superstitious sailors make up their own stories - and some would sacrifice her to the waves to save themselves from the coming storm.When the sharks start circling and the storm closes in, are sirens more than just a myth?A tiny taste of what's in store:My defiance was futile. What did it get me? A small raft drifting across the Indian Ocean, with nothing but the sound of waves and the smell of salt and coal-smoke.Smoke meant a ship. I was saved.I squinted into the sunlight, but the waves hid the vessel from me. Maybe I was looking the wrong way. I didn't have the strength to sit up and see.Rough hands seized me. I struggled, but my weakness won.Blue eyes drifted above, the same colour as the ocean below. A tangle of wiry seaweed obscured the rest of the man's face."It's all right, lass. I'll take care of you."Darkness took me first.Other books discussed in this episode:A Court this Cruel and Lovely by Stacia StarkA Crown this Cold and Heavy by Stacia StarkPride and Perdition by Kaye DraperA Matter of Pride by Kaye DraperHaunted by Pride by Kaye DraperHigh Moon by Kati WildeIron Flame by Rebecca YarrosDouble Stuffed by Sylvia MorrowFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

In today's episode we'll discuss:Migraines and the unexpected side effectsRachel starts a new craft!Blurb-For this wicked warrior of Rozun, there are no rules…Getting abducted by aliens wasn't exactly on Cara Call's bucket list. So when she's taken captive by a massive, overbearing alien warrior, she comes out with fists blazing. Too bad her new captor is as delicious as they come—piercings, scars, and a sinful grin promising wicked things to boot.Devix was once a proud and celebrated warrior of Luxiria…until he was exiled, punished for a crime he didn't commit. Now, working as a ruthless mercenary in the Quadrants, his final job is delivering a feisty human to his employer. But when he realizes the female is his fated mate, with her lush curves and sharp tongue, he risks everything to keep her.Trapped on a small spaceship and alone with an alien who awakens her darkest desires, Cara begins to realize her strange attraction to her captor might be the least of her problems...especially with vengeful aliens hot on their tail.Find out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

In today's episode we'll discuss:Interrogation tactics that will work!DNF or lose your sanityHow to make high school even worseBlurb-★★ A Readers' Favorite 2022 International Book Awards Gold Medal Winner ★★Binge this vampire romance series that is now complete!Human against vampire. The hunter against the hunted.I kill bloodsuckers for a living.The job should be simple—capture the target and collect the money. But when I draw my enemy out in the open, I'm blindsided by his mesmerizing green eyes and snarky wit. Sam Mason is the type of vampire my mom warned me about—the kind who will seduce you with his easy smile and arrogant charm.Yet, I know better.The Vampire Navy SEAL oozes mayhem and sex appeal. Sam's deadly swagger puts me on edge and sets my nerves on fire. If I mess with him, he'll annihilate me in a second. That thrills and terrifies me at the same time.A million red flags are telling me to run. But my sisters lives are in jeopardy, and the only way to save them is to grovel for Sam's help.The Hunted is an enemies-to-lovers, paranormal romance with a feisty heroine, snarky banter, action, suspense, off-the-charts steamy times and ends on a cliffhanger. All seven books in the series are now available to binge read.Reading Order:The HuntedThe PredatorThe UnionThe DawningThe ProdigiesThe ProphecyThe RebirthOther books discussed in this episode:The Stone Heart Bride by Kati WildeBeauty in Spring by Kati WildeWith Pride by Kaye DraperA Court this Cruel and Lovely by Stacia StarkA Kingdom this Cursed and Empty by Stacia StarkKingdom of Blood and Salt by Alexis CalderCourt of Vice and Death by Alexis CalderFourth Wing Audiobook by Rebecca YarrosTwisted Love by Ana HuangFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

In today's episode we'll discuss:Baking, hot or not?The cost of livingPre-Holiday burn outCara's looking to adopt!Blurb-Snowed in for the weekend with her dragon stalker...Ivy's cute dragon neighbor offers her a ride on his motorcycle when she needs a quick getaway after a bad breakup.Turns out, he's maybe been respectfully stalking her for years!Will their holiday hookup in a quaint cabin turn into something more?This bite-size festive novella features a monster hero, a swoony fated-mates love story, and plenty of cozy Christmas steam. It's just the right length to read while your pie is in the oven.Other books discussed in this episode:A Kingdom this Cursed and Empty by Stassia StarkFourth Wing Audiobook by Rebecca YarrosMagical Midlife Battle by K.F. BreeneHeart of the Pride by Kaye DraperFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

In today's episode we'll discuss:Why do people listen to podcasts?Hanging on while life tries to knock you downNew hobby, who dis?Blurb-Completed SeriesNot your typical reverse harem…Gryphon shifter Gesa Lionheart isn't your typical heroine. Screwed over by her family—a stunningly medieval gryphon clan that is supposed to value loyalty and truth—the former bodyguard sets out on her own to a remote city growing in the Michigan wilderness. With little in the way of life skills outside her clan training, and no one to depend on, she becomes a bounty hunter—chasing down low-level supernatural criminals for the local human police department.Gesa knew life would be hard outside the clan, but she had no way of predicting just how strange her life would become, all thanks to a beautiful but dangerous male fae and a simple missing person's case. Now she's over her head in a world that isn't what it seems, where humans can almost see the truth, rich supe philanthropists make people disappear with ease, and harem lion prides aren't just for males….Gryphon's Pride is a reverse harem romance novella with an urban fantasy feel. Starts as a medium burn romance in this first book (ie: fewer sex scenes), and increases from there. Suitable for mature readers (and those with a sense of humor) only. If swearing, sex, or talk of past trauma are offensive to you, this might not be your thing.Author's Note: I was tired of reading the same old thing over and over again in reverse harem. Sick of all alpha male and fainting female all the time—and desperate to be able to tell the male characters apart—I tried to infuse some variety into my story. Gesa might not be your cup of tea, and that's okay—she doesn't care. Her lovers are as varied in physicality and personality as they are in supernatural race. And the characters all have their own definition of sexuality. I know reverse harem is all about the fantasy, and my fantasy is a bit outside the norm. You've been warned.Other books discussed in this episode:Midsummer Bride by Kati WildeMagical Midlife Battle by K.F. BreeneInto the Dark by Reece BardenA Court so Cruel and Lovely by Stassia StarkFourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

Blurb-We've all heard the story of the Four Horsemen. Harbingers of the apocalypse. Destruction given form. Four of the sexiest—wait no—forget that. You get my point.So imagine my surprise when I find out everything I've ever been told, is a lie.But we're getting ahead of ourselves here.Let's start from the beginning. My name is Ruby Morningstar. I run a tattoo parlor in Portland with my banshee bestfriend, have a pet raccoon, a crazy ex that stalks me, not to mention this one little thing… I'm a demon. Half-succubus, to be exact.For the last twenty-three years of my life, that's the story I believed, but on the day a handsome stranger bails me out of jail my world is turned upside down, and suddenly I don't know who I am anymore.Because the Four Horsemen aren't the bringers of the apocalypse.I am.Talk about never catching a break.Author's Note: This is a COMPLETED adult paranormal romance series with multiple love interests and some dark elements. If you don't like strong but flawed women and alphahole heroes that need to learn a thing or two about boundaries--this book is not for you. If you love works by Eva Chase, Caroline Peckham, Raven Kennedy, Susanne Valenti, and Kristy Cunning, then jump right in. One click to start reading now!Find out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

Season Three is officially here!In today's episode we'll discuss:Did Cara find love in Scotland?Americans trying to cope in the UKVampires that are snacksBlurb-When my great-aunt died, she left me her home and business in Devil Springs. The last thing I expected when I came to sell them was to meet an actual vampire–who happened to be the most beautiful man I've ever seen.Or that he would kidnap me.At first, I was desperate to escape but, the longer I was the vampire's hostage, the less he seemed like a villain. Especially when he made sure I had anything and everything I needed and protected me from anyone who tried to hurt me. Even when I was doing my best to be the most annoying kidnapee on the planet.The mouthier I became, the more he seemed to like it. He absolutely shouldn't be boyfriend material, but the longer I was stuck living with him, the more I wanted exactly that.But there are secrets in the town of Devil Springs and some supernatural residents aren't as excited to have a human in their midst. In fact, one of them seems to want me gone…permanently.Find out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

Blurb-Auxor Bane has made a pact. He and his brothers made a promise to each other that they would let their bear shifter lineage die off with them, for the betterment of mankind. They aren't fluffy, and they aren't cute. As one of the three remaining bear shifters alive, Aux struggles daily with the predator inside of him. His life is simple and manageable so long as he never breaks the rules enforced by his brothers. Rule number one: Never touch a human's skin. Rule number two: never fall for one of the fragile creatures. Rule number three: never, ever let a human know what he is. But when he stumbles upon a car wreck in the remote Montana mountains, during the biggest snow storm of the year, he can't just leave the stranded human to die. And in a series of unfortunate events that follows, he also can't let her out of his sight if he wants to survive her.Gwen Smithers had a plan. A great plan. A plan that will get her out of the stagnancy of her life and onto an adventure. This week was going to change her life, but in a split second on an icy road, all of her plans were derailed. Her rescuer is growly, and ill-mannered, and won't show his face. And his eyes are such a strange color. But as she struggles to trust the mysterious mountain man, he's revealing a strange and dangerous culture she never would've imagined existing. For the life of her, she can't conjure up fear of Aux. Her human instincts must be broken, because it's becoming clearer and clearer…Aux isn't the man she thought he was. In fact, he isn't a man at all. And the more she tries to understand him, the more she wants to break the oath he has made.Don't miss this first novella in T. S. Joyce's exciting brand-new Oath of Bane series.Content Warning: Explicit love scenes, naughty language, and piles of sexy shifter secrets. Intended for mature audiences.Other Books Discussed in This Episode:Darius by J.R. WardBreaking it All by Kati WildeMagical Midlife Battle by K.F. BreeneIron Heart by Alessa ThornHow it Has to Be by T.S. JoyceHow It's Meant to Be by T.S. JoyceHow it Is by T.S. JoyceFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

Blurb-She thought she'd never be able to find a lover, but he's been in her bed for years.Anime obsessed Anne might be a fictophiliac, or she might just hate touch so much she'll never have sex. She doesn't really care about the difference as long as she has her favorite pillow to grind against when she needs physical relief.Anne's favorite pillow is more than just a feather-filled cotton sack--he's alive but no one knows it. Hot, pulsing magic weaves between his fibers each time she touches him. All he wants is to be the man Anne needs.Soft. Moldable. And ready to cater to her every desire.But when he has enough magic to become a man, will Anne accept his eager touch? Can flesh and fabric come together in erotic bliss? Will more than one of them end up fully stuffed?Stuffed is a MF living pillow romance best suited for ages 18 and up. Detailed content notes are available on the author's website.Other Books Discussed in This Episode:Taken by the Horde King by Zoey DravenThe Vampire Hunter and The Heiress by Shari L. Tapscott and Jake AndrewsPretty Bride by Kati WildeBreaking it All by Kati WildeFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

Blurb-I thought being abducted by aliens and auctioned to the highest bidder was the worst things could get. But I was wrong. Because the man who bought me is unimaginably dangerous and sinfully sexy–a big, brooding vampire alien.When he sees a bruise on my cheek, he kills the man who hurt and sold me, nullifying his purchase. To keep me from returning to the auction, we have to get married.We're complete opposites. I'm a cheerful and optimistic dreamer who always sees the best in people. He's a guarded and gruff smuggler who always expects the worst. Yet we'd both be lying if we said we didn't crave each other–body, heart, and soul.But I want to return to Earth and he wants to return to his life of solitude ... even if we both wish our marriage of convenience was real.Craving The Alien Vampire is book 1 of the Alien Alpha Mates series and is a 20,000 word-long novella. There is no cheating, no cliffhanger, and a happily ever after guaranteed!Other Books Discussed in This Episode:The Hellfire Riders: Breaking it All by Kati WildeTaken by the Horde King by Zoey DravenTV Shows Discussed in This Episode:The D'Amelio Show on HuluThe Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar on NetflixWhat We Do In The Shadows on HuluInto the Deep: The Submarine Murder Case on NetflixMudaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal on NetflixFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

Blurb-He's the one man I can never have, but the only one I crave…
Saxon Gray has reason to hate me. He spent five years in prison after saving me from a brutal violation at the hands of a rival motorcycle club – and he paid for that rescue with his freedom. I've never been able to settle the debt I owe him…until now.
The menace of that old rivalry is flaring up again, and as president of the Hellfire Riders, Saxon is the one man who can keep me safe. But I want more than his protection. I want his heart.
This edition features Saxon & Jenny's complete three-part romance.The Hellfire Riders series by Kati Wilde includes:THE HELLFIRE RIDERS: SAXON & JENNYTHE HELLFIRE RIDERS: JACK & LILYBREAKING IT ALL — Gunner & AnnaGIVING IT ALL — Saxon & JennyCRAVING IT ALL — Bull & SaraFAKING IT ALL — Duke & OliviaLOSING IT ALL — Stone & "Cherry"Other Books Discussed in This Episode:The Hellfire Riders: Jack and Lily by Kati WildeThe Hellfire Riders: Gunner and Anna by Kati WildeThe MidNight Bride by Kati WildeTaken by the Horde King by Zoey DravenFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

In this episode we'll discuss:Scotland PrepAddictionsCosplay… I think you mean Cos-Slay!Blurb-When I get word of an illegal dogfighting ring on the edge of town, I'll do everything in my power to stop it. Once we bring those dogs back to Forever Home animal shelter and get them cleaned up, we realize they're not dogs.They're wolves.Doesn't matter--we'll nurse them back to health and give them a second chance at life before releasing them into the wild. I have to admit, I'm getting attached to the blue-eyed wolf who won't leave my side.And on the full moon, they shift.That blue-eyed wolf—his name is Shadow and he says I'm his mate. He's got long dark hair streaked with white, muscles for days, and he's so gentle with me, even after everything he's been through.The wolves call themselves the Sawtooth pack. They're broken, throwaway wolves that were enslaved, abused, and deemed unworthy of mates. Taking a human mate is forbidden, but Shadow's willing to lay everything on the line to claim me.Those enemies who captured the pack want to put these wolves in their place, and they have the perfect target to get the job done. Me.Note from Kristen: Her Captive Wolf was originally published as Forever Home and Rescue Me.Other Books Discussed in This Episode:The Midnight Bride by Kati WildeDarius by J.R. WardThe Hellfire Riders: Jack & Lily by Kati WildeInto the Dark by Reece BardenThe Hellfire Riders: Saxon and Jenny by Kati WildeFourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosThe Fall of the Orc by Finley FennFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

In this episode we'll discuss:Sleep StrugglesParting GiftsThe Importance of Reading InstructionsBlurb-He was supposed to kill her, not to melt her iron heart…Steamy assassin fantasy romance ◆ Enemies to lovers ◆ Grumpy / SunshineThe QueenTwo years ago she poisoned her violent husband. Now Tamar, Queen of Redwood, rules her kingdom on her own, with an iron fist and a closely guarded heart. Surrounded by scheming nobles, she can never afford to lose control of her court – or of herself. But when an infuriatingly handsome assassin breaks into her room one night, her careful web of authority shatters at once.The AssassinRaised in the treacherous Taavi Empire, Runo knows every rule of survival. Don't love, don't get attached. Kill, and live. His newest target may wear a crown, but thanks to a traitor offering him an easy way into her rooms, even the Iron Queen of Redwood will have to make peace with her mortality soon. Except that Tamar turns out to be everything but the easy prey Runo assumed…A Dangerous AllianceBut as they play their deadly game of survival, a far greater danger looms. With a nameless traitor now out for both their lives, the queen and the assassin have no choice but to close an uncertain alliance. And as shadows of the past draw them deeper and deeper into a tangle of deceit, sizzling hate turns into something much more dangerous…Iron is the first book of The Queen & The Assassin, a steamy fantasy romance trilogy taking place in the dangerous, passionate world of the Five Kingdoms. Perfect for readers of enemies to lovers fantasy and adult fairy tale romances, it tells a story of deadly intrigue, dark secrets and sizzling forbidden love.Other Books Discussed in This Episode:The Chase by Reece BardenThe Hellfire Riders: Saxon and Jenny by Kati WildeBartender Mate by Miri Stone and K.O. NewmanFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

In this episode:How Rachel is Obsessed with Book CartographyThe Most Powerful Magic is RevealedVolunteer Opportunities we'd Actually DoHot Nursing!Blurb-Some might call Princess Anja of Ivermere brave for offering herself up as a bride to Kael the Conqueror, a barbarian warlord who'd won his crown by the bloodied edge of his sword. It was not courage that drove Anja from her magic-wielding family's enchanted palace, however, but a desperate attempt to secure a kingdom of her own—even if she has to kill the Conqueror to do it. She expects pain beneath his brutal touch as she awaits her chance. She expects death if he discovers the truth of her intentions.She didn't expect Kael to reject her and send her back to Ivermere.Raised in the ashes of the Dead Lands, Kael fears nothing—certainly not the beautiful sorceress who arrives at his mountain stronghold. But no matter how painful his need for her, Kael has no use for a bride who would only tolerate his kiss. Yet the more of Anja's secrets he uncovers during their journey to return her home, the more determined he becomes to win the princess's wary heart.And Kael the Conqueror has never been defeated…Don't miss any of the Dead Lands series!The Midwinter Mail-Order BrideThe Midnight BridePretty BrideThe Stoneheart BrideFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

In this episode we'll hear:Us Setting F Bomb RecordsNew Entries to the MW DictionaryRachel Getting Scolded... RepeatedlyBlurb-How far would you go for true love?When the daughter of time and son of death are ripped apart by a mother's devilish deal, they must embark on a journey to find one another again.Tossed into the human world, they face tears in the timeline, soul trades for immortality, and broken protection spells.In the end, this romance comes with the ultimate choice. One that could forever alter the fate of their timeline.Will they find harmony among human allies, or soar to new heights against their foes?Join Peter Rembrandt & Naomi McCoy as they show time has no value when it comes to true love.Other books discussed in this episode: The Alien's Lover and The Alien's Touch by Zoey Draven, Bad Blood Wolf and Bad Blood Leopard by Anastasia Wilde, A Court of Silver Flames Audiobook by Sarah J. Maas.Bookish Haven Events Reading Retreat in Scotland-https://www.bookishhavenevents.comFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

In this episode we'll discuss:Ride Weight LimitsExesHow to Lure Us to a CultBlurb-Winter is coming, and Lissa Ramsey is homeless and alone. On the run from the Bear God cult, she's living rough and staying under the radar. But she can't outrun the demon bear inside her—the one planted there by the cult leader. It's angry and hungry—and out for blood.Tank Morrison has enough to deal with, trying to handle his broken grizzly and looking after his even more broken crew. But Lissa's newly awakened bear needs help, and the only thing he can do is bring her back to the Bad Bloods and try to keep her safe from the cult—and from her own out-of-control animal. He never expects her to steal his heart...Fall in love with the Bad Blood Shifters! Hot shifter men with hearts of gold; the strong, passionate women who love them; secrets, lies and danger—and happily ever afters.Bookish Haven Events Reading Retreat in Scotland-https://www.bookishhavenevents.comFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

In this episode we'll discuss:Rules of ConveyanceApa-oh-no!Blurb-When her grandmother passed away, 19 year old Lorena Quinn was left a small fortune in her will. Along with a further surprise.Upon accepting the inheritance, Lorena learned that she was central to a prophecy. A prophecy that forecast the end of the world and Lorena was the only one who could save it.For this to happen, Lorena would have to have a child with one of the four sons of Vlad. Commonly known as vampires.Now she has to choose which of the four eligible vampire bachelors will be the father of her child.However, before she makes her choice, she must first live with them.All of them, at the same time...Other books we're reading: The Rebel King by Gina Maxwell, Seduced by Starlight by Sara Ivy Hill, The Werewolves Fate by Ferrell Dawsom, A Court of Thorns and Roses Audiobook by Sara J. Maas. Bookish Haven Events Reading Retreat in Scotland-https://www.bookishhavenevents.comFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

In this episode we'll discuss:Trying New ThingsNo Virgins AllowedHurry Up and WaitBlurb-Hayley's on the run from a stalker who's determined to make her pay. When she saves the life of the Alpha of the local wolf pack, exposing her new location in the process, Cooper decides he has to make her his.His to possess, his to love, his to protect.He's waited a long time to find his mate. He's not going to let her go.She risked her cover and her life to save him. He's willing to do anything to keep her safe.Will Hayley be able to accept this whole new world of wolf shifters and fated mates that she never knew existed, or will her past catch up to her and ruin it all?This is book 1 in the hot and steamy paranormal werewolf romance series, the Shifters of Grey Ridge.Other books we're reading: The Alpha's Inferno, The Alpha's Revival and The Alpha's Catch by Reece Barden; The Werewolf's Fate by Ferrell Dawson, A Court of Mist and Fury by Sara J. Maas, Roar of the Storm King by Alessa Thorn. Bookish Haven Events Reading Retreat in Scotland-https://www.bookishhavenevents.comFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

In this episode we'll discuss:Living in your houseParking Lot PaiseFowl LanguageBlurb-KiraIn the blink of an eye, my whole world has collapsed around me. Headed towards my dream vacation I was snatched right out of the air. My husband, the love of my life, was destroyed right in front of my eyes. He fought bravely trying to protect me from a horror neither one of us could have ever imagined. I find myself standing in the spotlight on a stage. Mutilated and tortured, the blood from my body flowing freely down my legs along with my will to live. Piercing yellow eyes emerge from the darkness, but even the shadows can't hide his imposing form. Gentle, but terrifying arms reach out for me, and within their embrace can I find the will to live again?DaRI am a badass, known throughout the galaxy for my brutality, as a ruthless and feared commander. With that being said, somehow I still got coerced into purchasing a slave. My eyes fall upon a small female whose very essence and eternal light is leaking out of her onto the floor below her. I watch in awe as she accepts her fate, willing her nightmare to be over. I almost turn away from her and the unnecessary cruelly in this room, but the very thought of her dying on that floor surrounded by the very monsters that have done this to her disgust me. I walk up among the beings surrounding her and pull her from the stage, daring, or should I say hoping they try to do something about it. The moment I put her in my arms, everything changes. The attachments I have avoided my whole life become unavoidable. Will this damaged slave be able to replace the shadows in my life? One thing for sure is that I will destroy the entire universe to keep her safe. No one touches what's MINE!Other books we're reading: The Succubus's Song by Ferrell Dawson, Radiance by Grace Draven, The Pucking Wrong Number by C.R. Jane, Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross, To Kiss a Dragon by Miranda Bridges, Dance of the Forest King by Alessa Thorn, Roar of the Storm King by Alessa Thorn, Scorched by Starlight by Sara Ivy Hill, Rough Punishment and House of Vampires by Samantha Snow. Bookish Haven Events Reading Retreat in Scotland-https://www.bookishhavenevents.comFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

In this episode we'll discuss:Snack BingesBeauty SplurgesFuneral PlansAll Your Trope NeedsBlurb-Scotland's magic has been trapped ever since the Battle of Culloden when a powerful witch bound it to keep the power from the British. It's gotten worse over the centuries, and now a stranded fae prince-turned-professor has one chance to bring the Highlands back to life.‘The Fae's Gamble' is the first book in the Office of Highland Magic series, featuring a department of academics keeping track of Scotland's magical peoples and relics.Fern McEwan has witch blood in her veins. She doesn't know that and only cares about finishing her thesis. Out of options, she has to accept a mysterious fellowship offer from an unknown Office of Highland Magic. When she realizes the invitation centers on her breaking a centuries-old curse, she'll need convincing to finish the term, no matter how cute the department head is.Dr. Calum Welsh used to go by ‘Your Highness' and not ‘Professor.' When he found himself on the wrong side of a magical barrier after the Battle of Culloden, he was forced to trade his sword for spectacles and spent years researching ways to get back. He might have found his last option, but it's a gamble, and a crush on Ms. McEwan isn't part of the lesson plan.After a hundred years, the curse threatens to rip the Highlands apart and banish its magical residents forever. Both Fern and Calum will have to put aside their differences and their growing attraction to try and release Scotland's magic before it's too late.Please note ‘The Fae's Gamble' is an adult paranormal romance with sex scenes, graphic violence, and swearing.Other books we're reading: Stolen by Starlight by Sara Ivy Hill, Stained by Starlight by Sara Ivy Hill and The Orcs Reluctant Bride by Jessica Grayson. Bookish Haven Events Reading Retreat in Scotland-https://www.bookishhavenevents.comFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

In this episode we'll discuss:Being annoying, even to ourselvesIdea versus RealityCheesy 80s MoviesFake AccentsBlurb-Opposites attract in this modern-day fairytale when American, Sophie MacKnight, inherits a Scottish castle along with a hot grumpy Scotsman who is tasked with training her to be a magickal knight before the Kelpies wreak havoc on the people of Loren Brae.The knight was supposed to be a man.Not me, Sophie MacKnight, a marketing associate from California.This must be a practical joke that the Scots play on visiting Americans. Because otherwise I've inherited a haunted castle in Scotland, along with one irritatingly sexy Scotsman, who would be delighted if I turned tail and ran.Frankly, I thought I would fly here, sell the heap of bricks, and head back home to a life that I…well, I was comfortable with at the very least. Instead, the people of Loren Brae are in trouble, and it appears that as the new owner of the castle, I'm next in line to reinstate the magickal Order of Caledonia. Which means, first, I have to learn to believe in magick. And secondly, I have to train to become a knight.And my trainer? None other than Lachlan Campbell, the grumpiest man I've ever had the annoyance of meeting. It's a toss-up who is pricklier, Lachlan, or his kilted Chihuahua, Sir Buster. Not only does Lachlan think that I can't hack it, but he also resents my claim on his castle.If only he didn't look so devastatingly hot in his kilt.Now, I'm stuck proving myself to him, all while trying to figure out how to help my new friends in Loren Brae.Sparks fly as our swords meet, and we battle our rising attraction for each other.Who will win in this (Highland) game of love?Other books we're reading: Stolen by Starlight by Sara Ivy Hill, Desire in His Blood by Zoey Draven, Zero Dark Bloodthirsty by Alisha Sunderland, Wed to the Orc by Layla Fae, Pippa of Lauramore by Sharri L. Tapscott, and House of Striking Oaths by Oliva Wildenstein.Bookish Haven Events Reading Retreat in Scotland-https://www.bookishhavenevents.comFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

In this episode we'll discuss:How to kidnap CaraConfusion and Red Flags#GoalsDifferent types of audiobooksBlurb-The witches of my coven burned.The Favored Children of the forest were abandoned by the magic that had protected them since time immemorial. Only my brother and I escaped the massacre. Now we're the last two living Ravenswyrd witches in the Southern Lands.We must leave before word of our survival reaches our attackers, but first, we have to make the treacherous trip up Augur Mountain to meet with the Seer and discover my fate.We've never ventured this far from home.Can we avoid the ravenous beasts that stalk us along the dark path?Will I ever learn to wield my mother's scepter and take on the mantle I was born to?And can I trust the man who whispers secrets to me in my dreams?*The Scepter is a MF PNR short-story prequel with material that may be difficult for some readers. It's recommended for 18+ due to language and sexual situations. It is the prequel to a three-book series coming in 2023.Other books mentioned in this episode-The Sword by J BreeThe Crown of Oaths and Curses by J BreeAnubis by Alessa ThornSong of the Sea King by Alessa ThornKiss of the Blood Prince by Alessa ThornBeauty and the Orcs by Finley FennZero Dark Bloodthirsty by Alisha SunderlandBookish Haven Events Reading Retreat in Scotland-https://www.bookishhavenevents.comFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

In this episode we'll discuss:What it means to have “depth”Trying to make it make senseRachel and her anatomy questionsBlurb-To save her from danger, this Alpha wolf must get burned by the flames.CASSIASecrets.I have to hide the truth about myself.As a half-dragon,I'm wanted,Coveted,Hunted.I'm a weapon of mass destruction,With a fiery temperament,That can destroy anyone.And they want me.Hellbent on finding my parents,I'll stop at nothing to rescue them,Even if it means enlisting an unlikely ally,With smoldering eyes and scars of his own,One who's determined to protect me.But at what cost?COLMA price,On her head.But I refuse to give her up.I refuse to let them have her.And when they offer the ultimate prize,I have to choose,My future or hers.Torn between desire and freedom,Love and loss,I have one choice to make.Get burned by the flame,Or die trying.Other books discussed in this episode-Her Orc Husband by Zoe AshwoodAnubis by Alessa ThornThe Beauty & The Orcs by Finley FennFourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosBookish Haven Events Reading Retreat in Scotland-https://www.bookishhavenevents.comFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

In this episode we'll discuss:Netflix's MerPeopleArtist Carlo MirandaThe Hotness of Egyptian Gods, must be the sand!Blurb-Once, Set had been a god of the deserts, with war and storms in his veins. He was a beast of cunning, strength and protection, annihilation and destruction...Now, masquerading as a human mercenary, he was nothing but a thug for hire.SET is the first book in the new series ‘Gods of the Duat' that centers around the Egyptian gods of war, magic and the dead. This series is perfect for readers who love their heroes dark and dirty, and their heroines strong and feisty.Set thinks it's going to be another boring day in Egypt when he's asked to protect his boss's secret daughter. Then he sees Doctor Ayla Neilos in the flesh and the god inside of him wakes for the first time in centuries.Before he was known as a god of war, Set had been a god of protection, and he isn't going to let anything happen to Ayla, no matter the cost.As a doctor used to working in war zones, Ayla thought she would be prepared for the worst kind of conflict. That is until she's kidnapped and then saved by a massive mercenary determined to keep her safe.Not only does Ayla learn her father isn't dead, but she's also being baby sat by a god of war. A god who isn't exactly acting like the villain that the stories have made him out to be.Trying to hide from bounty hunters is hard enough, but neither Ayla or Set is going to be prepared for what they awaken in each other. With half of Egypt wanting them dead, they will both pay the ultimate price to keep each other safe.Please note, SET is an adult paranormal romance that contains graphic violence, swearing and steamy sex scenes.Bookish Haven Events Reading Retreat in Scotland-https://www.bookishhavenevents.comFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

In this episode we'll discuss:Doctor's Orders? Tequila!Weird Trope UsageA First Ever Panty Rating!Choosing Theo by Victoria AvelineBlurb-Being kidnapped by aliens is only the start of Jade's problems. Thankfully, her rescuers, an alien race known as the Clecanians, are willing to protect her, but she has to stay on their planet for one year and respect the rules of their culture—including choosing a husband. Jade refuses at first but decides to play along until she can find a way back to Earth.Theo, a scarred mercenary who prefers a life of solitude, is stunned when Jade selects him as her husband. After years of being passed over, he never imagined he would be chosen and neither did anyone else. Only one explanation makes sense…the curvy enticing female must be a spy, and Theo's determined to break her cover using any means necessary.As Jade and Theo are forced to spend time together, their chemistry becomes undeniable. But neither can afford to bring love into the equation, especially since Jade seems determined to go home. After all, she can't possibly stay here, right?Other TV & books mentioned by Cara & Rachel-An Offer to the ORc by Tracy LaurenMagical Midlife Alliance by KF BreeneDance of the Forest King by Alessa ThornSlaying the Vampire Conqueror by Carissa BroadbentFeral Instincts and Feral Awakening by Stephanie StormBookish Haven Events Reading Retreat in Scotland-https://www.bookishhavenevents.comFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

Blurb-He gave up eternity for love… and lost. Will she be his second chance?Maia sees dead people. Since she can't distinguish them from the living, she ignores everyone in order to appear sane. But the ghost haunting her roommate breaks through her hardened shell. Not only does he claim to not be dead, he makes her feel things she never has before—dangerous feelings for a man who can never be hers.For an angelborn like Caleb, dying without a soul sentenced him to eternity in the Wasteland. Now he's escaped, but the only way to stay free is by convincing his true love to share her soul with him. You only get one soulmate and his is not the broken, scarred young woman he can't stay away from. With dangerous angels hunting him, Maia is a distraction he can't afford.After inadvertently leading a threat to Caleb's door, Maia is willing to risk anything to keep him safe. Even if that means losing him forever.*** A standalone, new adult paranormal romance. 40,000 words. Recommended for readers 17+ due to sexual content.Find out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

Please forgive the audio issues we had towards the end of the episode!Blurb-Once the belle of her village, life took a dark turn for Adelaide upon her parent's death. Plagued by lingering grief, there was not a soul who didn't turn their back on her. They called her angry and spiteful… Hell, they called her a monster.One fateful day Adelaide finds herself alone, lingering on the edge of The Perished Woods--a cursed and evil place. Without warning, an orc army attacks.Her village ablaze, Adelaide races into the Perished Woods, seeking refuge in a place of nightmares. With orcs at her heels, she's desperate to escape. But when the young woman crosses an aging stone bridge in the middle of the cursed forest she's met with an even more fearsome enemy. A troll… one who is determined to save her.Bookish Haven Events Reading Retreat in Scotland-https://www.bookishhavenevents.comFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

Blurb-When a demon princess and an honorable soldier set aside their titles for one night, the repercussions of their actions will haunt them for a lifetime…Born to serve her people and bear an heir to the throne, Karolyna, Princess of Hell, knows her life is not her own. But that doesn't stop her from constantly ditching her guards until her father assigns one of Hell's top soldiers as her personal protector.Ulric, part of an elite demon military team, has only three months left before his contract ends and he can start the rest of his life. But he never expected those last months to be spend babysitting the most infuriating, stubborn, and sexy woman he has ever met.He's the only man who has ever kept up with her, and Karolyna hates him as much as she wants him. So when the king announces her engagement to a vile lord, signaling the true end to what little freedom she's been able to steal, she decides “to Hell with it” and jumps in bed with her body guard.But one night leads to a lifetime of responsibility. Now she' fighting for her forbidden romance, and if she fails, she'll face an even worse fate than spending the rest of her days in a gilded cage. She'll find herself in shackles.If you love the spice of Immortals after dark, the strong women in Chicagoland Vampires and the fierce men of the Black Dagger Brotherhood, then this book is for you.Buy One Night with a Demon Soldier today and start this daring enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance adventure!TW: spoilers* Mentions of abuse, abduction, attempted rape, characters being drugged, pregnancy, and patricide.Other TV & books mentioned by Cara & Rachel-The Citadel on Amazon PrimeFarmer Wants a WifeCorsairs: Bethiah by Ruby DixonSix Scorched Roses by Carissa BroadbentBookish Haven Events Reading Retreat in Scotland-https://www.bookishhavenevents.comFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

Stone Hearts by S.E. Wendel!Blurb-Magick stolen can be reclaimed, and curses cast can be broken…574 AD, ISLE OF ALBIONSmall and flightless, Carys lives on the fringes of her clan, pitied by other gargoyles and despised by her mother. Her lonely heart longs for a mate, one who can see past her malformed wings, but all she can think of is the haunting face she visits in an old well.Trapped for centuries, Gavriel roams the darkness of the Underhill, unable to escape the memories of his failures. His wounded soul craves freedom, but he finds solace in the mysterious maiden who visits him through a rift in his prison.Gargoyle and fae, separated by realms, connected by magick as ancient as the goddesses. Their love should be impossible—until one night, the barrier between realms begins to break… Fans of Sarah J Maas, Lisette Marshall, SL Prater, and the Gargoyles Disney show will love this friends-to-lovers historical fantasy/monster romance. Title includes several heavier themes as well as open door spice. Please check sewendelauthor.com for a full list of trigger warnings. Suitable for readers 18+. Originally published in the I Am The Fire Charity Anthology. This version includes over 5k more words to flesh out the world and story, as well as a second section of brand new epilogues, exclusive to this edition! Stone Hearts is a prequel story for the upcoming PNR series War of the Underhill.Other books mentioned by Cara & Rachel-The Ashes and the Star-Cursed King by Carissa BroadbentTarian Alpha by T.S. JoyceLassiter by J.R. WardTrial of the Sun Queen by Nisha J. TuliThe Unseelie King's Rebel by Alisha KlaphekeBookish Haven Events Reading Retreat in Scotland-https://www.bookishhavenevents.comFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

In This Episode We'll Discuss:Maas-sive SimilaritiesThe Highlight of the YearAnother Trope to Add to the “Nope” ListCara's New Ink!Tribe of Midnight by Iris Knox!Blurb-From Iris Knox comes a debut novella full of grit, war, and determination.In the Tribe of Dawn, one must always follow the rules:Never steal from a neighbourNever curse the skygods out loudNever lie to the High CourtNever wander into the East woods aloneNever speak to an enemy clansmanNever approach the boundaryNever, ever cross the boundaryThe rules must always be followed.The rules must always be followed.Lilian Utopiv is wandering through the woods alone one afternoon when she sees a boy across the boundary. She knows the rules. She knows what will happen if she breaks them.With secrets unravelling at every turn, and an enemy tribe hungry for her blood, Lilian is pushed to her limits--physically, mentally, spiritually. Her enemies want her to be a coward. They want her to spill her secrets. They want her to turn on the Sungod she serves.But she can't. Or her tribe will pay with their lives.Other books mentioned by Cara & Rachel-Stone Heart by S.E. WendelHer Orc Protector by Zoe AshwoodCrowns of Nyaxia series by Carissa BroadbentHooked by Emily McIntireGrim Christmas by T.S. JoyceMagical Midlife Alliance by K.F. BreeneBookish Haven Events Reading Retreat in Scotland-https://www.bookishhavenevents.comFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

In This Episode We'll Discuss:Bad-BsDouble Whammy Pet PeevesBedroom Terms from 1742Show & Tell, Not Just for Elementary School!Blurb-AdelineI've been chased from my home and everything I hold dear in this world.I've lost my family.I've died.All for a magic that I can't even use.That is, until the night my heart stopped.Now I'm back.Not only is my heart beating, it's pushing me into the arms of a stranger.One who can't seem to get enough of me one minute, then reminds me that at the end of the day, our kind are enemies.As my magic manifests and I learn to embrace the darkness while still standing in the light, I can't help but wonder something…Is this animosity really just because I'm a witch?Or has he played a hand in my torment?WilliamI was ready to die the night I met her.But fate had other ideas.Now my wolf is trying to lead me like a blind man.But I see it.I know without a doubt.But I can't have her.I fight not to get caught up in her presence.Her scent.Her smile.For just a few moments I forget that it isn't possible and let myself believe we live in a perfect world together.Then I wake up and realize she'll never be mine.I've done the unthinkable.I've betrayed my mate.- Please Note -Welcome to the world of the Raedans! This series features a new couple every book that ranges from enemies-to-lovers all the way to second chance. HEA is always guaranteed.You will meet witches, demons, werewolves, nymphs, and all manner of dark mythological creatures and gods. Through it all, it is dark, violent, and sinfully delicious.These books are recommended for readers 17+ as the scenes can be graphic from both a violent and sensual perspective.Bookish Haven Events Reading Retreat in Scotland-https://www.bookishhavenevents.comFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

In This Episode We'll Discuss:Who is April's Fool Now?Memory SchmemoryHimbo LingerieBy The Moon We Fall by Ashton Abbott (Part 1)!Blurb-AdelineI've been chased from my home and everything I hold dear in this world.I've lost my family.I've died.All for a magic that I can't even use.That is, until the night my heart stopped.Now I'm back.Not only is my heart beating, it's pushing me into the arms of a stranger.One who can't seem to get enough of me one minute, then reminds me that at the end of the day, our kind are enemies.As my magic manifests and I learn to embrace the darkness while still standing in the light, I can't help but wonder something…Is this animosity really just because I'm a witch?Or has he played a hand in my torment?WilliamI was ready to die the night I met her.But fate had other ideas.Now my wolf is trying to lead me like a blind man.But I see it.I know without a doubt.But I can't have her.I fight not to get caught up in her presence.Her scent.Her smile.For just a few moments I forget that it isn't possible and let myself believe we live in a perfect world together.Then I wake up and realize she'll never be mine.I've done the unthinkable.I've betrayed my mate.- Please Note -Welcome to the world of the Raedans! This series features a new couple every book that ranges from enemies-to-lovers all the way to second chance. HEA is always guaranteed.You will meet witches, demons, werewolves, nymphs, and all manner of dark mythological creatures and gods. Through it all, it is dark, violent, and sinfully delicious.These books are recommended for readers 17+ as the scenes can be graphic from both a violent and sensual perspective.Bookish Haven Events Reading Retreat in Scotland-https://www.bookishhavenevents.comFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

Blurb-The tribes have wilted. The last of the menfolk have grown old. The human race has been dying since the red comet first soared through the skies above. My name is Issa, and as the youngest huntress and the only one left within childbearing age, I'm doomed to be the last matriarch of my people. Which would be a great honor, if there were a male to be mine from another tribe. But none have been born, none but my younger brother. It's been my life duty to protect him.When the time comes to escort my brother to a neighboring tribe, my friend tells me a rumor of a huntress finding a dragon in the northern plains. And when that huntress touched the dragon's hide, the beast transformed into a virile, possessively bonded male.With a thundering heart and nothing left to lose, I venture into the Forbidden Jungle to find such a dragon. To touch him, to bear his burden. But the dragon I find is nothing at all like I imagined…VENYS NEEDS MEN: Tropical DragonsTo Touch a Dragon by Naomi LucasTo Mate a Dragon by Naomi LucasOther Venys Needs Men Books:To Desire a Dragon by Amanda MiloTo Tame a Dragon by Tiffany RobertsTo Seduce a Dragon by Poppy RhysTo Enchant a Dragon by Amanda MiloBookish Haven Events Reading Retreat in Scotland-https://www.bookishhavenevents.comFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

Wolf of the Sands by Amy Kuivalainen!A Viking witch touched by the gods, a magi prince from a mysterious world, a love that will shape the destiny of a kingdom.Betrayed by her gods, Fen is sold by raiders to the mysterious People of Sand and Sky and taken to Aaru, a world of impossible beauty and cruelty. An accidental encounter with the pharaoh's son will alter her fate, offering Fen a chance to earn her freedom in the most unexpected way.Khan knows that change is coming to Aaru, but he never anticipated it to be in the form of a fierce witch from another world. Fen is a gift from the gods, and he will do everything he can to keep her safe.Prince and slave strike a bargain; Khan will protect her and send her home in a year's time, and in return, Fen will teach him about her magic and gods while pretending to be his royal concubine.When betrayal burns Khan's world down, neither he nor Fen can predict how their bond will change them, awakening fierce magic and a love that will impact the very fate of Aaru itself.Wolf of the Sands is a stand-alone romance novel in a high fantasy world based on Norse, Egyptian and Mesopotamian myth. It contains plenty of action and a guaranteed HEA, but please note it does have graphic violence, swearing and sex scenes.Bookish Haven Events Reading Retreat in Scotland-https://www.bookishhavenevents.comFind out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com

In this episode we'll discuss:Human v. VirusThe Proper Way to Thank Your NurseChapter 10, Oh Lordy!The Alien's Sacrifice by Ella Maven!“I don't deserve her, but I'll risk everything to save her.”Tasha: We've carved out a little life for ourselves on Corin—me and the other human survivors. It's not perfect, and I miss Earth, but we could never return. Not after what was done to us. Not after what we've become. So we keep to ourselves, hiding from anyone and anything that would do us harm, until our peaceful settlement is raided. Suddenly I'm a prisoner, and from the looks of it, I'm also about to be a sacrifice…Lukent: Corin was meant to be a fresh start, but I knew better. I'd always be a scarred outcast from the rest of the Drixonian males, and no way would I ever have a chance to mate with the few human survivors we've rescued. Far from the happy villages, I plan to live out the rest of my days securing our borders and protecting the precious families of the fortunate mated Drixonians.Until one day, my patrol leads me off my usual path and I find my entire worldview shift the first moment I lock eyes on the fighting, snarling human female in the grips of a deadly captor. Saving her means disrupting the peace for not only myself, but the rest of the Drixonians. Still, I'll risk it all to save her… and to convince her she's my fated mate.The Smutty Book Realm Presents: A Bookish Haven Events Reading Retreat in Scotland-https://www.facebook.com/groups/391973942464825/Find out more about us-https://linktr.ee/BondedBooksPodcastIf you'd like to email questions, comments or book suggestions you can do so at BondedBooksPodcast@gmail.com