Horror / Suspense

Date Published: 08-03-2026

Things are looking up for Maylin Cole and her 4-year-old daughter, Margo. Fleeing an abusive relationship, the private clinic Heaven’s Hope offers shelter and the promise of a new life. Led by the charismatic and beguiling Seraph Nakir, they learn a surprising truth: they’re actually angels who have lost their way.

Everyone has an angel name and is being prepared to ‘ascend’ when the time is right. Their angelic identities will play a significant role in aiding humanity when the world ends.

As the weeks pass, Maylin becomes accustomed to the peculiar confrontational therapy. The black curtains and bars on the windows no longer trouble her. The lack of privacy, mystifying theology, and strange rules become commonplace. She sees Margo less frequently since the children are kept in the basement.

The death of another patient awakens Maylin to dark secrets within the walls, and soon the horrifying truth about Nakir and Heaven’s Hope is revealed. Maylin must confront her insecurities, rediscover her individuality, and use her wits and resources if she hopes to save Margo and the other children.

Inspired by a true crime case, this slow-burn thriller roars to a pulse-pounding climax, reminding the reader to think independently, ask questions, and be careful who you trust.

 

About the Author

J. Todd Kingrea is the author of "With A Blighted Touch" and The Deiparian Saga ("The Witchfinder," "The Crimson Fathers," and "Bane of the Witch"). He has also authored two non-fiction books, two short stories, and role-playing game scenarios. When not writing, he enjoys collecting and watching movies, reading, and prowling through dusty old bookstores. He and his wife live in Galax, Virginia.

You can find him online at www.jtoddkingrea.com, on Facebook, X, and Instagram. Stay in touch at jtoddkingrea@yahoo.com.

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Girl of Sea and Starlight

Book 1 in The Starlight Chronicles

By Toni Cabell

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Fantasy romance

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When the grumpy captain of a fishing boat rescues a dying seal from the sea, she never expects the creature to shift into a handsome selkie prince who immediately proposes marriage.

Lainey stopped believing in the benevolence of the starry host when she was very young, preferring to trust in her skills rather than stardust and magic. She’s as good a sailor as any, and she can shoot her pistol and throw her dagger as well as any man in her village. Her life is almost perfect… well, except for her missing cat… and her tantrums, which have been worsening of late.

Arrendale has waited years for this moment, when at long last he can gaze upon his fiancée, promising her not only his protection but his undying love. Imagine his surprise when his beloved has no notion they’ve been betrothed since she was an infant… and even worse, she attempts to toss him overboard.

How can the crown prince of an undersea kingdom convince this grouchy girl his intentions are entirely honorable—and both their lives are forfeit if she doesn’t accept his blasted furry hide and his kiss!

Girl of Sea and Starlight is a clean, gender-flipped reimagining of The Fisherman and the Selkie, with romance, battles, pirates, elves, and trolls. Fans of The Princess Bride, Pirates of the Caribbean, and The Chronicles of Narnia will love this adventurous, humorous, and inspirational tale of selkie love, human grit, and answered prayers.

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Title: Nymphs & Newsreels (A Ravens’ Hollow, Book 5)

Author: Ella Stone

Genre: Urban Fantasy

Cover Designer: Covers by Christian

Publication Date: July 31st, 2026

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The truth was never lost. It was hidden.

I'm Elodie Evergreen, and I have questions that need answering. When my sunlight wards begin to fail, I’m forced to return to England and confront the truth I’ve spent years avoiding. With Chief Inspector Whip and my loyal dog, Pongo, at my side, I’m determined to uncover what was hidden from me.

But the search quickly turns dangerous.

Someone wants me dead. My family refuse to come to my aid. And the more time I spend with Whip, the more I realise just how far he’s willing to go to get the answers he wants—even if it means crossing lines I can’t.

I should feel safe. I’m surrounded by allies. Instead, the closer I get to the truth, the more everything begins to unravel.

And this time, it’s not just my past at risk.

It’s my future.

A gripping paranormal mystery packed with hidden identities, dangerous secrets, found family, and slow-burning romance.

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Shadow Under the Bridge

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🩷POLICE ROMANCE

🤍SECOND CHANCE 

🩷SMALL TOWN 

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🩷STEAM

🩷REDEMPTION-FOR NOT SO EASY TO LOVE HEROINE

🤍POV: DUAL POV

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Shana

The cold steel dug into my wrists, and I shivered.

Not just from the cold, but from the raw memory of laughter echoing in my head from a pretty pink princess with Goldilocks who skipped past me.

Was she real?

I didn’t know.

Only that my head throbbed in time with the siren, and everything felt both too loud and muffled, as if my world were wrapped in cling film, too tight to see.

But in every inhale, I could taste the salty breeze that I knew was my old hometown, Mystic Harbor.

I was back shadowing memories.

Shadowing pain.

Shadowing Jackson.

But nothing prepared me for seeing Nathan Donleavy.

For a split second, I remembered happier times and ached for the way we used to fit together.

But regret twisted in my chest, and shame pressed in heavy, as I was forced to meet his icy stare as he flashed his badge.

It reminded me of all the mistakes I made, and there were plenty.

But only Nathan could make me mourn the woman I once was

Mourn the love we once shared.

And now I was back here, stirring up feelings from the past.

Could I ever find myself again?

If I did, would he find me?

Nathan

Shana Callahan was the one who got away.

She was the last person I expected to see when I showed up to a call.

The vibrant, beautiful girl I had fallen for years ago had been replaced by someone I barely recognized.

Her eyes, once bright with laughter, now looked tired and guarded.

Shadows lingered beneath them, her posture taut, like she was bracing herself against the world.

Even her smile carried the weight of memories.

She hadn’t been the same since her brother died.

I still haven’t gotten over the pain of losing her or the ache of wanting to protect her.

To fix what’s broken inside of her

But I had a job to do, and I wasn’t sure which emotion would win.

My duty, or the stubborn pull of the woman who crushed my heart in her hands.

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Title: A Simple Regret

Series: Cooper Town Boys #4

Author: Lacey Black

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Tropes: Neighbors to Lovers, Small Town Romance

Cover Design: Kristie Leigh, Vanilla Lily Designs

Photographer: Eric McKinney, 6:12 Photography

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Release Date: September 1, 2026

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Camden

The day she left town was the day I changed. Maren Holm walked away without so much as a glance back, taking my heart with her. Everything we had talked about, planned for, the life I thought we both wanted together, just vanished, leaving me alone and miserable. That’s when old Camden was replaced with the fun-loving, carefree guy I am today.

Then, out of the blue, she returned.

My new next-door neighbor and I have a past, and it’s one I don’t want to dredge up. The problem is she has a son. The cutest three-year-old boy, who pulls at the strings of my damaged heart and refuses to let go. Together, they make me want…more.

But I just don’t know if I’m capable of giving her my heart a second time.

Maren

Returning to Cooper Town was exactly what I needed. I wanted my son, Theo, to experience all the perks of small-town living. With the help of my dad, I found the perfect location to start over. Except, my new neighbor and I have a history. A very painful one, and even though I knew I’d likely run into him again, I never expected it to be in my own driveway.

Suddenly, my past is standing directly in front of me again.

He’s still angry, not that I blame him. I walked away from him, from the life we both wanted. It wasn’t easy or right, but I had my reasons. Now, being around him is stirring up old feelings, especially when I see him with my son. Their bond is instant, and before I know it, I’m being drawn right back in to the Camden I used to know and love.

Only this time, it’s not just my heart I’m risking, but Theo’s too.

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USA Today Bestselling Author Lacey Black is a Midwestern girl with a passion for reading, writing, and shopping. She carries her e-reader with her everywhere she goes so she never misses an opportunity to read a few pages. Always looking for a happily ever after, Lacey is passionate about contemporary romance novels and enjoys it further when you mix in a little suspense. She resides in a small town in Illinois with her husband, two children, and three rowdy chickens.

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SAVING FOREVER

Kat Mizera

Release Date: July 30

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One year.
One contract.
One fake wife I can’t let go of.

As a professional hockey player, I don’t lose—and I don’t do relationships. But my family demands a wife, and I don’t need the distraction.

So I buy one.
One year.
Two million dollars.
No feelings.
It should’ve been simple.

Except she’s everything I didn’t plan for—smart, tempting, impossible to ignore.

My teammates love her. My family is convinced. And I can’t keep my hands off her.

She was only supposed to be temporary.

But now she’s mine.

I don’t share.
I don’t lose.
And I won’t let her walk away.

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USA TODAY Bestselling Author Kat Mizera was born in Miami Beach with a healthy dose of Wanderlust. She's lived from coast to coast, and everywhere in between, but home is wherever her family is. A devoted mom and wife to her wonderful and supportive husband (Kevin) and two amazing boys (Nick and Max), Kat loves to travel the globe with her adventurous, hockey loving family. Greece is at the top of that list. She hopes to one day retire there, spending her days writing books on the beach.

Kat is former freelance sports writer who now writes steamy hockey romance about her favorite fictional teams, the Las Vegas Sidewinders and the Lauderdale Knights. The library of novels she's penned also include sexy contemporary stories about baseball stars, alpha sex club owners, bodyguards, rock stars, and royalty. Regardless of genre, her books about bad boys with hearts of gold will steal your breath, rock your world and melt your heart.

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    TWISTED INTELLIGENCE by Eden O’Neill   Release date: July 28th   Genre/Tropes: Enemies-to-Lovers / Near Distant Future / He’s her bodyguard/protector / Older MCs/30s / Diverse / Robot Spice! / Corrupt Massive Corporation/Government SERIES: Book 1 of the Love and Robots series - Standalone     TWISTED INTELLIGENCE by Eden O’Neill is NOW LIVE!! Make sure to grab this all-new enemies-to-lover, dystopian romance TODAY!     AVAILABLE NOW! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GYW2Z9S1         BLURB   Vivian Graves lives in a world of her husband’s creation. Benjamin Graves is the founder of Simulation Technology. His world thrives on control. Even when it comes to his wife. And his wife needs to be controlled. Enter ADAM, short for Artificial Dynamic Adaptive Machine. An ADAM’s prime directive is to serve and this ADAM knows his job only too well. He will bend the assignment known as Vivian Graves and break her if need be. He will do so for her own good and will eliminate all threats and rogue variables to do so. Even if that obstacle is himself. Her protection is his main objective. Her resistance is her own. Vivian won’t be broken. Not again. And ADAM will not feel for her. An ADAM doesn’t feel. An ADAM doesn’t love, and this ADAM is programmed to survive. He has before. Twisted Intelligence is a sci-fi dystopian romance set in the near distant future. It’s book one in the Love & Robots series and is a standalone with dark elements. The book is 18+. A full list of content warnings will be posted on the author’s website upon release.           About the Author:   Eden O’Neill is an Amazon top 10 bestselling romance author known for sweeping readers off their feet with dark romance, fire-emoji-level spice, and a whole lot of angsty feelings. Eden inspires audiences to embrace their desires without shame—whether they want to fulfill them through fiction…or otherwise. She teases over 100,000 followers on Tiktok and Instagram every week with her sassy (and ultra spicy) videos that pack an emotional punch. Her debut dark romance series featuring a found family spanning multiple generations has sold over 85,000 ebooks and paperbacks and continues to tantalize readers with passionate stories about morally gray heroes and the heroines who have no problem breaking them. When Eden is not penning spicy reads, she can be found at Disney World with her favorite human and a vegan beignet. She’s also a dog mom of one good corgi and another one who’s doing her best.   Connect with Eden:   Website: https://edenoneill.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/edenoneillwrites/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/edenoneillwrites/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@edenoneillwrites Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/19967303.Eden_O_Neill BookBub:https://www.bookbub.com/authors/eden-o-neill Amazon: https://bit.ly/4j3XA02      

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