The second full week of December is upon us. That means we’re inching ever closer to Christmas and the New Year. But that doesn’t mean we’ll stop bringing you great books (though there may be a few less the last two weeks of the month because even our staff needs to be able to enjoy the holidays, right?
I have 4 stunning books launching this week, including a new series, and the first book of the week is already out! That’s pretty sweet for a Monday!
This Week’s New Releases
Title: Glastonbury’s Shadow
Series: The Sheva Chronicles Book 5
Release Date: 12/09/2024
Magic and murder make dangerous allies.
As a member of the Sacred Coven working with the FBI, Valerie KuriaKen’s used to bending traditional rules to protect humanity from supernatural threats. But when a deadly Ascendent attack leaves her coven in shambles and a fellow witch dead, everything changes.
She must navigate a treacherous path between two worlds. Her coven questions her modern methods, sending watchdogs to evaluate her worth. Her growing feelings for FBI Agent Ben Carter only complicate matters further.
But Valerie has bigger problems.
The Ascendents are plotting something massive beneath the streets of Rome and Venice – something involving stolen body parts, demonic rituals, and a mysterious artifact called the Nexus Stone.
With her loyalty to the coven under scrutiny and time running out, Valerie must unravel the Ascendents’ plot while proving her methods aren’t just effective – they’re essential. Because if she fails, the Ascendents won’t just win. They’ll remake the world in their image.
Will Valerie save humanity and find a way to bridge the divide between tradition and progress? Or will the pressure of serving two masters finally break her?
Title: American Mummy
Series: The Guardians of Legacy Book 1
Release Date: 12/10/2024
Major Leah Morgan is a tactical genius and fearless leader who’s about to have her limits tested, in more ways than one.
The major is tasked with leading the Legacy Operations Command (USLC) to confront supernatural threats from America’s past.
Her first mission takes the team to Boston’s Old North Church, where a Revolutionary War-era mummy is about to awaken. A vital relic has been stolen, and Leah must lead her team into the hidden vaults of history to recover it before the undead spy rises again.
Armed with a mix of historical knowledge and cutting-edge military tech, Leah takes command of a dangerous situation, while unresolved feelings for her second-in command, Jamie, simmer beneath the surface.
The stakes grow higher as Leah faces an enemy long thought dead and a mission that could define her career. She must not only fight the enemy but confront her own past with Jamie by her side.
The countdown begins—Leah has to stop the mummy before it wreaks havoc on modern-day Boston and brings a secret society out into the open.
Title: Codename: Scream Queen
Series: Spellbound Security Book 2
Release Date: 12/12/2024
Scream Queen Vivian Beck has been marked for Death.
Her only hope is that Danica Grey, Jilly the Fae Dragon, and the crack team at Spellbound Security can find out who’s after her and stop them before they succeed in killing her.
It won’t be easy. She’s a famous actress at the top of her game, and taking time off from her career would relegate her to the D-list. Her biggest dream is becoming a household name.
Enter Danica and her team. It will require all their special talents to protect her. Bodyguards on the set, investigating the threats, infomancy, and that added edge only magic can bring.
An unexpected ally appears as a witch Danica had thought was an enemy. Could the other woman teach her something that tips the balance?
Don’t forget about your enemy, Moriarty, lurking in the shadows. That criminal mastermind has not forgotten about you, Danica.
Moriarty has identified her as a challenge to be defeated. Another player in his endless game of move and counter move toward ruthless goals.
Behind the brazen attacks on the Scream Queen, Moriarty is setting up an irresistible trap to kill her, Danica, and anyone else who’s foolish enough to step inside. Okay, game on.
Can Danica and Jilly save Vivian? Can they save themselves? There’s only one way to find out.
For action, magic, snarky banter, martial arts, mystical creatures, and a dash of mystery, join Danica and Jilly for the next adventure of Spellbound Security!
Title: Protector of the Sleepless City
Series: Valeries Stonehold Book 8
Release Date: 12/13/2024
The fate of two worlds hangs on one shattered sword.
As the founder of a thriving paranormal neighborhood in Brooklyn, Valerie Stonehold’s got her hands full managing everything from dragon daycares to fairy wine imports.
When Queen Julie’s legendary sword Excalibur breaks, leaving her vulnerable to dark magic, Val knows she has to act.
The mission seems simple: reforge the sacred blade before the dark mage Niamh can free the bloodthirsty Wild Hunt from their prison.
With terrorists targeting paranormals across New York City and a mysterious enemy lurking in the shadows, Val’s time is running out.
She’ll need all her dwarven smith skills, the help of her misfit team, and maybe even an alliance with her sworn enemy to restore Excalibur.
One wrong move could unleash an ancient evil that would destroy both Earth and Avalon.
Will Val succeed in reforging the legendary blade and save both worlds from darkness? Or will her attempt to restore Excalibur lead to its final destruction – and the end of everything she holds dear?
The mysteries of history are about to get a whole lot more mysterious.