Today I want to highlight some of the hidden gems that don’t get as much attention as the big presses and would make good gifts for the romance reader in your life. This list has something for everyone!
Fairytale Romance/ Black Romance
LOVE MAKES MONSTERS OF US ALL...
A lesson, Jackson "Beast" Marshal, learned the hard way. Cursed to spend his life as a twisted creature, he has given up o returning to the man he once was. Until he met her... his last chance at salvation.
FOR WHO COULD EVER LOVE A BEAST?
Life has taught, Sonya "Beauty" Lamar, that fairytales are better left in children's books. As she struggles to pick up the pieces of her world, a mysterious stranger appears on her doorstep. Quickly, she learns that there are worse things than the heartbreak of starting over.
TALE AS OLD AS TIME...
To break the spell of a mad witch, can a prince, who is more beast than man, win the heart of the only woman who could save him from his torment? Or will she damn him to the darkness as the last rose petal falls?
Romance Paranormal [Self Published, On Sale: September 6, 2017, e-Book, / ]
A spicy, unconventional Beauty and the Beast retelling, Seducing the Black Prince gives a new kind of Beast, incredible world-building, passionate romance, and side characters that promise an even more explosive sequel.
Historical Romance
Mischief in Mayfair #1
Miss Ann Pearson has spent years learning the difficult art of the professional cook, and jealously guarding her position in the kitchen of the fancy Coventry Club. When Colonel Sir Orion Goddard asks her to take on a young apprentice, Ann would rather refuse. But Orion is respectful, gruffly charming, and looking out for a girl whom others have neglected, and that is a combination Ann cannot resist. Lingering scandal has taught Orion to make his way along the fringes of polite society without allies or entanglements. Then he meets Ann, who is fierce, passionate, and warm-hearted, and also worth fighting for. If Orion and Ann are to forge a new love, they must first learn to trust each other, and find the courage to overcome old enemies who will do anything to keep the cook and colonel apart.
Romance Historical [Self Published, On Sale: June 8, 2021, e-Book, / ]
For captivating heroes, strong heroines, and a compelling romance that has you cheering for the couple, you can’t go wrong with a Grace Burrowes romance. And her Mischief in Mayfair series is absolutely divine. Miss Delectable is especially delicious, given that both the hero and heroine are cooks! Their romance is just as mouth-watering as the dishes they make together.
Fantasy Romance/Steampunk
Can love bloom in war’s darkest hour?
Mara and her owl work surveillance to keep Kuppham safe, but the news on the Stream is grim. The humans are coming, and she and her owl will soon be in the line of fire. Her once-vibrant city is a ghost town, with little to distract her as she waits for the skin-covered hordes to overrun the Maer capital.
Until one day, this timid little artificer wanders into the aerie, asking to watch her owl land over and over.
Uffrin makes owls powered by clockwork and magic to guard the great automatons on the northern front. He visits the aerie to study the owls’ flight mechanics, but it’s the owl handler who captures his attention. So gentle, so in control, with quick eyes that seem to stay with his all the time.
Amid the looming clouds of war, hearts intertwine and feathers fly, but duty soon flings these two lovebirds apart. If the war goes as badly as everyone seems to fear, how will they ever find each other again?
Love might be the only thing that saves them.
Fly away from your troubles with this standalone fantasy romance, part of the Time Before trio. It’s steamy, with over 150 kisses, and includes a picnic in the park, a date in a basement speakeasy, and a secret mountain lake far from the ravages of war.
Content warning: This book is intended for adult readers only. It includes depictions of wartime violence, drinking, drug use, and explicit, consensual sex scenes.
Fantasy Erotic [Dragonblade Publishing, On Sale: October 15, 2023, e-Book, / ]
This awesome fantasy romance follows beings called Maer, who have a wonderful culture and a tense war with humans. They use real and mechanical owls in battle, which is awesome. The world-building is A+, but the coolest thing about this story is just how cozy the romance is in the midst of a brutal war. The spicy scenes give excellent sizzle as well. If you like fantasy with steampunk vibes and also want both sweetness and spice, Wings so Soft is a must-read.
Contemporary Romance/ Interracial Romance
The road to love is never easy...
A secret she wanted to bury...
Wynter Simmons was haunted by flashbacks. A year since the incident and she’s still not herself. Just as afraid and ashamed as if it all happened yesterday. When her best friend drags her to a concert, she’s in for another rude awakening. This could either be the best thing to happen or the moment that breaks her for good. Then she met him.
A dream he never saw coming...
Rafael Tapiro was always drifting. Told for most of his life that he wasn’t good enough, he almost believed it. Now, as the new bassist for the up-and-coming band, Country Blue, things are finally looking up. Too bad he doesn’t have anyone to share it with. But a gig at a crowded club changes everything. It only takes one look, and he’s a goner. The music led him to her.
Can they find exactly what they need in each other?
Because love comes when you least expect it and when you don’t think you deserve it…
Touch Me Softly is the first book in the Reawakening Series. This is a full-length contemporary new adult romance novel with all the angst. Get ready to follow this group of friends as they tackle tough issues and love, all at the same time.
Romance Contemporary | New Adult [Self Published, On Sale: December 3, 2017, e-Book, / ]
This sweet and sensual New Adult romance between strong, but damaged heroine Wyn, and the compelling, secretive rockstar, Rafe, whose dreams are coming true is a touching, angsty read that will have you feeling a kinship with the characters as they tackle some tough issues.
Get it here: https://amzn.to/3uM01Qc
LGBT/ Military Romance
Two teams sent on dangerous missions that'll probably ruin their holiday plans.
Countdown (Fire Lake #6.5) - M. Tasia
A last minute mission sends the team away from their loved ones, and there's no guarantee they'll make it out alive, never mind making it home for the holidays.
Mission: Undercover (Bear's Brigade #2.5) - Emily Mims
A motorcycle rally from Texas to Mexico is not what it seems, and things get even more complicated for Josh, who's undercover on a holiday-ruining babysitting mission that's turned dangerous.
Romance Military [Boroughs Publishing Group, On Sale: November 16, 2023, e-Book, / ]
You get TWO books for the price of one in this duet. First up is a Christmas novella addition to M. Tasia’s Boys of Brighton series, then a Christmas novella in Emily Mims’s Mission series. If you like M/M romance and men in uniform, this duet will warm you like a cup of hot cocoa.
Fantasy/Disability/Menage Romance
Vessel is a monster living in a dimension-hopping dungeon where his only solace is mercy-killing human prisoners. When one of these prisoners leaves Vessel a diary about his life as a monster hunter, Vessel imagines a new future for himself and takes on a human identity in an attempt to survive.
Rescued by married monster hunters, Rhys and Sera, Vessel quickly finds himself overwhelmed by his secret, by the demands of pretending to be human, and by the intensity of falling unexpectedly in love with the pair. But if Rhys and Sera find out the truth, Vessel knows heartbreak won't be the the worst thing he'll face....
This book features a trans character in a setting where being trans is no big deal, badass disabled monster hunters, an enormous gruff swordsman who would do anything for his adorable bard, a back brace that doubles as armor, and a soft bisexual eldritch abomination learning what love really is. Please note, this book contains discussions of assault, cissexism, body horror, and violence
Romance LGBTQ | Romance Fantasy [Self Published, On Sale: August 13, 2020, e-Book, / ]
You hardly ever get disability rep in Fantasy novels, so this was already a win. Bashe created a world where disabled people get to be badass monster hunters. And speaking of monsters, there are some crazy ones in this story, giving us a hero who steals our hearts and makes us root for his HEA with the monster hunters who save him.
Paranormal Romance/ Vampire Romance
Brides of Prophecy #1
She’s haunted by her past. .. He promises her a future...
Akasha Hope trusts no one. Her parents were shot down by uniformed men, which forced her to spend most of her life on the run.
She’s so close to getting out on her own, making her own dreams come true when he shows up and disrupts everything.
Her new legal guardian.
His kindness makes her suspicious, while his heart-stopping good looks arouse desires she’d kept suppressed.
Silas McNaught, Lord Vampire of Coeur d’Alene, has been searching for Akasha for centuries.
He’s perplexed to discover that the woman who has haunted his visions is anything but sweet and fragile. Her foul mouth and superhuman strength covers a tenderness he’s determined to reach.
While government agents pursue Akasha and vindictive vampires seek to destroy Silas, they discover the strength in their love.
Can they survive the double threat?
Romance Paranormal [Author Self-Published, On Sale: February 13, 2014, Paperback / e-Book, ISBN: 9780615934907 / eISBN: 9781516370955]
Shameless self rec, but if you like vampires, you might enjoy this romance between a sexy Scottish vampire and the tough-as-nails mechanic who doesn’t make it easy for him to woo her. Packed with adventure and spice in equal measure, Wrenching Fate sets the stage for an otherworldly prophecy where damaged heroines and creatures of the night meet their fated mates.
Formerly an auto-mechanic, Brooklyn Ann thrives on writing romance, urban fantasy, and horror novels featuring unconventional heroines and heroes who adore them. Author of historical paranormal romance in her critically acclaimed Scandals with Bite series, urban fantasy in the cult favorite, Brides of Prophecy novels, rockstar romance in the award-winning, Hearts of Metal series, and horror in the B Mine series, horror romances riffing on the 1970s and 1980s B horror movies that feature a Final Couple instead of a Final Girl. She lives in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho with her gamer son, rockstar/IT Guy boyfriend, three cats, a few project cars, an extensive book collection, and miscellaneous horror memorabilia. She can be found online at her website as well as on Twitter, Facebook, Mastodon, and Instagram. For exclusive updates, sneak peeks, and giveaways, sign up for Brooklyn Ann’s Newsletter on her website.
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