233 of 25'
Welcome to Whitlock by A.A. Dark
More serious darkness from the 24690 series, again, please check TW/CW before reading. These three novellas packed into one book seem to be the build-up for a knock out finale in Black Out. Stay tuned for that review 👀

#booksky #A.A.Dark #24690series

232 of 25'
Play Nice by @rachelharrison.bsky.social
This had some build-up but the end result was so good! There's dialogue from Mom in the past and youngest daughter from the present, unraveling years of family pain and haunting, plus the actual haunt!

#booksky #rachelharrison #playnice #BOTM

231 of 25'
Caned by @abigailhunter.bsky.social
Who thought sentient candy canes could be a ticket to a night of christmas joy? This spicy novella has several kinks and creative uses of candy canes and tinsel guaranteed to give holiday cheer in the naughtiest of ways 😉 🎄

#booksky #abbyhunter #caned

Last up for now is the Kickstarter fulfillment for the next installment of The Power of Five series from Alex Lidell, Great Falls. It came with a couple goodies that I'll put pics of in the comments (I'm especially fond of the ear cuffs 🥰)

#booksky #bookmail #alexlidell #poweroffive #greatfalls

This set is part of Books For Days Crate's author of the year subscription for Penelope Douglas. It's the full Fall Away series including the novellas. More pics in the comments. TY to BFDC for doing FULL SETS every month 😍❤️

#booksky #bookmail #booksfordayscrate #penelopedouhlas #fallaway

More completed series with the last of Stacia Stark's Kingdom of Lies last two books from The Arcane Society coming in. I'm sad I didn't have these to bring with me to Book Harvest 2025 to get signed but hopefully I'll see her again next year! 🤞

#booksky #bookmail #staciastark #kingdomoflies

I've been waiting on this one for a long while and I'm so happy to have my Mystic set of Emily McIntyre's Never After series complete with Hexed's arrival. I absolutely love the artwork on both the DJ and the naked hardcover 😍

#booksky #bookmail #emilymcintyre #mysticbox #hexed #theneverafterseries

I believe this was last months Illumicrate pick, The Bookshop Below by Georgia Summers. I have one other book from her but haven't gotten around to reading it yet, so I'll probably read this and City of Stardust back to back when I do
#illumicrate #booksky #bookmail #thebookshopbelow #georgiasummers

More book mail from the same individual I got Frat Wars from. I believe these were Patreon exclusive paperbacks of the Hidden Affairs series by Ashley James. I haven't read this author before so fingers crossed I enjoy them!

#booksky #bookmail #ashleyjames #hiddenaffairs

Some past book mail pics! Frat Wars series special editions by Saxon James. I bought these second hand and they came in super beautiful condition. More pics in the comments
#booksky #bookmail #saxonjames #fratwars

230 of 25'
Abducted by Moonlight by @petrapalerno.bsky.social
This is a great short novella for anyone who enjoys monster erotica. A werewolf and his newly found mate get abducted into a battle trial, only to find another mate after some confusion & mushroom induced lust 🐺🛸🥰

#booksky #petrapalerno

229 of 25'
White Out by A.A. Dark
While not as pitch black as the first one, this one still deals with extremely dark themes such as abuse, torture, and manipulation, so please research TW/CWs before reading. I did like this one more than 24690 though

#booksky #24690series #AADark

228 of 25'
The Wolf King by Lauren Palphreyman
I always love a good shifter romance! This one had the princess of an enemy kingdom kidnapped by an alpha wolf who wants to bargain her for a relic of his people, but he doesn't anticipate falling for his enemy

#booksky #thewolfking #allurial

227 of 25'
24690 by A.A. Dark
Go find the TW/CW before picking this one up, they aren't in the book and this one is pitch black. I wouldn't call this a dark romance, but a horror/thriller, as both MCs are abusers and the relationships are very skewed.

#booksky #24690series #AADark

226 of 25'
A Soul to Embrace by @opalreyne.bsky.social
Jabez is back but weak and hurt after the attack on him. Zylah wants nothing more than to heal others, & inadvertently heals the one who wants her kind dead. What no one expects is for him to fall for her & her soft heart ❤️

#booksky #opalreyne

225 of 25'
Anathema by @kerilakeauthor.bsky.social
This was a great dark gothic horror/romantasy read. Our FMC escapes her fate only to drop into a more sinister world with a man who kills anyone who gets in the way of his goals. I'm invested in seeing where we go from here 😈

#booksky #anathema

I've had the absolute honor of getting to see these novels in the making & if you are a fan of Omegaverse novels, why-choose, & hockey romances you must check these out. These are part of a multi-author series called Knotty Puckers and I have loved both of these so far. full series release mid 2026

224 of 25'
Naughty Saint Nick by Lexi Davis
This is the perfect holiday novella! Amber and Nick have the best meet-cute and the way he falls hard and fast for her was beautiful. Lexi, those last couple of lines had me "aw"ing at home, so cute 🥰
#booksky #lexidavis #naughtysaintnick

223 of 25'
Tourist Season by @brynneweaver.bsky.social
The Queen of serial killer romcoms has delivered again and these two are a delight. I love how the FMC took back her life & won't let anyone, including our swoon MMC take it away from her!
#booksky #brynneweaver #touristseason #seasonsofcarnage

222 of 25'
Snowed In by @petrapalerno.bsky.social

Calling all monster lovers, you absolutely must check out this adorable soft and caring snowman. Andri is everything in a book boyfriend and I loved him. These two are perfect together and the vibes are perfect!

#booksky #petrapalerno #hallow'scove

221 of 25'
Blood & Steel by Helen Scheuerer
Where has this book been all my life? Seriously, the epic fantasy vibes, classic tropes, badass FMC? I'm here for it and so glad I picked it up. I've got a bit of a wait for the rest but I am super excited! ❤️

#legendsofthezmarr #booksky #helenscheuerer

220 of 25'
Arcana Academy by Elise Kova
I truly loved the Tarot inspired magic system at work here. Our poor FMC really had a rough start, but absolutely shows her grit in the face of the grumpy and cold MMC. Def check it out if you haven't already!

#booksky #elisekova #aracanaacademy

219 of 25'
A Soul to Protect by @opalreyne.bsky.social

I've loved all these books but this one was so unique! Another resurrection leads to a chance meeting and the elements that were brought into this story really refreshed the series. Absolutely loved it!

#booksky #opalreyne #duskwalkerbrides