Welcome to my first feature on new book releases by indie authors. This is the successor to the newsletter I used to run. I will be posting a selection of new releases (from the last 3 months or so) quarterly to bring your attention to books worth checking out. Note: I will not knowingly include books which have been created using AI.

Life in Colour by Various Authors

A charity anthology for Brain Tumour Research. This includes multiple types of media including art pieces, music, poetry and short stories. Available for a limited time from this link.

Wraith and the Revolution by A J Calvin

Kye Verex is trapped. Due to a fluke of genetics, the decisions of the galaxy’s elite, and a lack of finances, he’s stuck on his polluted and noxious home world indefinitely. And it’s slowly killing him.

Then his more fortunate sister returns one day, bringing the promise of salvation. Kelsey has always hoped to find the means to pull him out of his desperate cycle of survival, but it has taken years. Now, she has a plan, one that will cure his genetic condition and clear him for interstellar travel.

The catch? He has to sign over his very existence – and a portion of his humanity – to Zylar Inc., the galaxy’s most prominent and notorious corporation, in exchange for the necessary treatment. Is his cure worth the cost?

Love and Laughter (and Other Disasters) by Elora Canne

Life just got a whole lot more romantic in the village of Pelican Cove. Meryl has to choose between suave, ‘Captain Underpants’ and ‘Gardening Pop,’ each with another admirer of their own.

The story revolves around a group of midlife yogis who become entangled in each others’ lives. While they question the morality of falling in love ‘at their age,’ the author looks at aspects of vibrant, later-in-life relationships, with a dollop of humour thrown in.

Your Fear is the Key by Kim Evans

Sienna is one of many spirits tasked with helping the living remember the past to inspire them to reclaim their freedoms from the government. The world is heavily controlled, with people restricted in their activities and constantly monitored. Their mission is to influence people’s dreams to show them the joys of past freedoms and encourage them to change their lives. The spirits will be rewarded with a second chance of life. Sienna is placed with Judy and Mark Brooks and their children Paige and Pete. Then enter uncle Kevin too. Sienna begins to feel like a part of their family in their dreams, a family who won’t remember her after the task is over.

Ghost in the Attic by Anca Antoci

A hunted girl. A vampire across the street. A deal with teeth.

Angela Castillo is on the run for a murder she didn’t commit. Hiding in the attic of an abandoned house, she has one goal: clear her name and make the real killer pay.

Then two dangerous men move into the abandoned industrial zone across the street. One of them is Kenji Sato. He’s deadly, charming, and not remotely human. It doesn’t take long for Angela to realize he’s a hitman.

She should run. She should stay out of his way. Instead, she makes a deal with the devil. Kenji has his own reasons for hunting the truth, and together, they step into a world where humans are prey, vampires make the rules, and the wrong move could mean disappearing forever.

Clearing her name is just the beginning. If she fails, she won’t live long enough to see the end.

Rapid Eye Movement by Bethany Russo

This collection of poems, thoughts, and ramblings explores an array of mental health issues, from suicidal thoughts, depression, psychosis, and post-traumatic stress disorder after surviving childhood abuse, with themes of: love, loss, and grief, the desperation of being wanted, losing touch with religion, and the author’s connection with nature.

Evil Hearts: Tales of Wicked Companions by Nannette Kreitzman

An Unfortunate Accident: Suffering from a severe case of writer’s block, Graham Dixon does the unthinkable to inspire his next bestseller. Will the price he has to pay cost him everything?

Sanguine Fare: Trapped in an abusive home, Emma’s only source of happiness is her garden. Gifted with the ability to understand their needs, all her botanical friends flourish – except for one.

Bones: After careening off a mountain road in the midst of a brutal winter, Brandon is found and nursed back to health by a reclusive bear of a man. A man with secrets.

Eyes Like Whiskey: Gwen is an outcast. People keep their distance because she calls a pack of wolves family – except for the hunters who come way too close! When someone new moves to town, she hopes to finally make a connection. Will he accept her for who she is?

Bedeviling: Bethany lives with a bully she can’t escape, constantly tormented at every turn. There is only one way she can make it stop, but will it really end the bedeviling?

Thieving Shadows: A Steampunk Mystery Thriller by Jessica Piro

Genevieve is a master thief: one of the renowned Shadows, instilling fear into the elites. One night, an easy job to steal an automaton ends in confusion.

Waking three years later in the presence of Matthew Tilcott, a lesser, in a city turned unfamiliar, she sets out to discover what happened that night and why she can see things others can’t. As she searches for answers, she unearths a conspiracy to find and use the powerful Star. When Genevieve learns of why the elites and the lessers seek it and its corruptive nature, she determines no one should wield such power. It should be destroyed. But to do so, she must eliminate the last personal connection to her old life.

Will she help this corrupt city and start a new life with Matthew, or only look out for herself?

If you like a strong female lead, Gaslamp adventure, and the Victorian era, you’ll love this steampunk mystery thriller standalone novel.

Flossed In Love: A Lighthearted Vampire Romance by Angela Pearse

Florence Hughes is tired of keeping a low profile to avoid her vengeful ex, she’s ready to start living again… well, as much as the undead can. So when she meets Damian, a handsome dentist with a killer smile, she can’t resist sinking her teeth into him.

Damian Rhodes never expected a routine check-up to lead to a date, yet there’s something about Florence – the sassy goth history buff with a taste for Bloody Marys – that has him hooked. But as their sizzling chemistry deepens, and Damian starts questioning who she is, Florence faces a vampiric dilemma.

Should she tell him the cold hard truth? Or is the best relationship she’s had in over a century about to bite the dust?

The Taurus Collection by Various Authors

Explore a collection of Taurus-themed stories, including chilling tales from January Ember Press’ HorrorScope series and exciting new narratives, all complemented by captivating artwork and fascinating facts. From the steadfast strength of the bull to the darker depths of Taurus’s earthy nature, this anthology offers a rich blend of suspense, intrigue, and astrological insight. Whether you’re a Taurus or simply drawn to the zodiac, prepare for a grounded yet thrilling journey into the essence of this enduring sign.

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