It’s the last day of July – July 31 which means tomorrow is August 1 and the start of a new month and inching ever closer toward fall and the last quarter of 2023. We’re ending the month with a new release and starting the month off with three new releases, one a day through Thursday! Yes, that means it’s a slower week than normal because we know you need some time to catch up on all of the new releases lately.
Did you have a good July? Any plans for an exciting event or two in August?
This week, I have 4 amazing books launching this week and the first of those came out today. That’s a great way to end the month!
This Week’s New Releases
Title: The Cursed Enchantment
Series: The Magic Academy of Paris Book 3
Release Date: 07/31/2023
Samantha Tempestade’s dreams of tranquility shatter as nightmares from Avadon, the dark realm of demons, bleed into reality.
Can she shield her world from the looming shadows of disaster?
As the Cult resurfaces, whispers of a terrifying plan send chills down Samantha’s spine. An unthinkable scheme to rupture the barrier to Avadon and unleash a demonic horde could tip the balance of magic.
Who can Samantha trust in this deadly game of deception?
Samantha’s allies, old and new, rally to her side. Former Black Gate member, Helena, re-emerges with an alarming revelation. Her faithful friend, David, hones his magical prowess, but will it be enough?
Time is running out, and danger hides in every corner, from the hallowed halls of Ravenwood to the serene streets of Paris. With Avadon’s monstrous nightmares inching closer, can Samantha harness the power of unity and sorcery to save her world?
In this electrifying third book, friendship, bravery, and magic are put to the ultimate test. As the new school term begins, they’re on the precipice of an unforgettable battle. Will they stand victorious, or succumb to the horrifying chaos of Avadon?
Title: TOPGUN: Maelstrom
Series: Brutal Response Book 6
Release Date: 08/01/2023
With her name cleared and an impressive rep building around her, Mia thought things would get easier.
No such luck. She can’t even go shopping at her favorite used starship lot without assassins emerging from the woodwork.
Dropping bodies to deal with her problems has never been an issue for Mia before.
Her father’s legacy and her skills made sure she would never be caught unawares, but taking her enemies out is a short-term solution at best. At worst, it could unravel all her progress.
So, what’s a freshly exonerated fugitive going to do? Head right into trouble again, of course.
This time, Mia’s aiming higher because that’s where the shots are coming from.
With a rogue’s gallery of allies, enemies, and oddities all around, she must figure out who her enemies are before they find her first.
Find them she will, and once she has what she needs? The forecast shows heavy showers of starfighter violence approaching the unlucky denizens who thought they could take Mia out from the sidelines.
Will Mia solidify her reputation as someone who isn’t to be messed with in yet more white-knuckle space battles? Or will the dangers of dealing in dark corridor intrigue prove to be her undoing?
Title: The Herbalist
Series: The Blessing Giver Book 2
Release Date: 08/02/2023
Mel knows the price of secrets.
They cost her everything. Her marriage. Her family. Her happiness. Now, she lives a simple, isolated life in the mountains, far from the troubles of Cantheon. But trouble, it seems, has a way of finding her.
She never should have helped hide the man with mixed blood from the Order, especially when it puts her in the crosshairs of the vengeful town steward and rips apart the life she fought for in Viviers.
In a last-ditch effort to warn her newfound friends and untangle herself from their conflict, her life is derailed when she’s forced onto a ship with the one man she never dared to confront again. Rhodric.
The man she still yearns for.
The man she walked out on six years ago in the middle of the night.
In this action-packed tale, Mel is torn between her loyalties to Rayelle and Paladin (The Blessing Giver), the unexplainable forces sparking within her, and her desperation to stay far, far away from her former lover and the dark secret they share.
Return to the Passage Realm for this enthralling slow-burn, second-chance fantasy romance. The Blessing Giver series continues to deliver an irresistible blend of passion and adventure that will keep you turning pages long into the night.
Title: Honor and Valor
Series: Brew City Blues Book 4
Release Date: 08/03/2023
Officer Michael Collins has proven himself to be a valuable member of the district five late shift team and has finally been accepted by his colleagues.
He earned their respect with the quick thinking that saved a shooting victim’s life. However, just when he thought everything was running smoothly, Collins finds all aspects of his life veering wildly off course.
The specter of internal affairs is looming once again, and Collins is forced to defend himself against criminal allegations that could get him fired and sent to prison.
As if the threat of prison wasn’t enough complication, Collins is presented with a moral dilemma that no law enforcement officer ever wants to confront.
Add in the sudden and shocking death of one of their own and serious changes in his personal life, and Collins finds himself at the center of a perfect storm that threatens his happiness and career.
While trying to avoid being dragged into his partner’s personal business, the chance encounter with a ghost from his past throws Collins’ plans into jeopardy.
As his relationship is reaching the critical point where he and his girlfriend are considering spending the rest of their lives together, he is presented with a choice that has the potential to derail their future.
Can Collins stay the course long enough to weather the storm? Or will he be left clutching straws when his life falls apart?