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Spotlight on Fantasy & Paranormal Romance from VJ Silvey
Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on the work of VJ Silvey, author of fantasy and paranormal romance.
VJ's characters include wolf shifters, witches, vampires, fae, kickass heroines, and "a few alphaholes." You'll also find plenty of heat in the romance storylines, realistic adult themes, violence, betrayal, and humor.
Read on for an introduction to VJ's work via three of her novels:
- Cursed by Fate: Between Ruin and Salvation Series Book 1
- Wild in Spirit: Between Fear and Obsession Book 1
- Wrecked by Chance: A Second Chance Shifter Romance
Cursed by Fate
Book 1 of the Between Ruin and Salvation SeriesGenre: Paranormal Romance
4.4 stars, 65 ratings
Paperback: $9.99
E-book: FREE
Abandoned by her parents. Forced to betray her mate. Pushed to battle her vicious Alpha.
Stranded at ten years old with no memory of her childhood, Ava spent the past ten years training to be a fierce fighter whose skills rival any wolf shifter in the pack.
Her idyllic life is thrown into chaos when she realizes her power-hungry Alpha intends to overthrow the Supernatural Council, making himself the Wolf King. But her uncle’s secrets stand in the way, and they are in danger of discovery.
When the Alpha’s son, Derek, shows up for private lessons, her world is shaken by the threat his presence poses and his obsessive pursuit of her. Struggling between her inexplicable attraction to him and her fear of losing everything, she feels cursed to lose her heart, as well as her life.
Can she resist Derek’s charms and keep their secrets safe, or will she be able to turn him against his own father?
★★★★★ "Fantasy with a dash of romance and a hefty dose of intrigue." ~Goodreads Review
Wild in Spirit
Book 1 of the Between Fear and Obsession SeriesGenre: Paranormal Romance
4.3 stars, 25 ratings
Paperback: $12.99
E-book: $4.99 (Free via Kindle Unlimited)
Darling party girl of the wolf shifter world, Bailey Easton's fun-loving ways disguise a handful of secrets that no one would suspect.
While most wolf shifters go out on the mating tour excited to find their fated mates, Bailey wears a scent-disguising necklace designed to keep her hidden. She has no desire for a mate or even to live the pack life. Not only does she secretly run the supernatural world's news channel, but she has bigger and better plans beyond what the wolf and witch community can offer.
Between fear of being trapped in a life she would hate and an obsessive stalker, Bailey finds that she doesn’t even understand what she truly wants, especially when she's forced to meet her mate and break his heart. Will she cave to her own instincts or resist beyond the expectations for every shifter female?
★★★★★ "Great shifter romance." ~Amazon Review
Wrecked by Chance
New release: December 31, 2024Genre: Romantic Fantasy
Paperback: $12.99
E-book: $0.99

What happens when your second chance turns into your greatest fear?
Bold, confident, and beautiful, Dina Ryder looks like she has her whole life together. Daughter of a prominent Minnesota Alpha, a well-trained fighter, and an intuitive and aggressive businesswoman, she’s spent years making a name for herself in the supernatural world.
But she’s also 28 years old, unmated, and considered a pack burden by wolf shifter standards—the firstborn passed over for the son. Despite everything, she’s just a female novelty, a prize to be won, and nothing more. After ten unsuccessful years looking for her fated mate and for her place in life, the dormant fears of inadequacy begin to overwhelm her, convincing her she’ll never find happiness or the life she’s dreamed of...until she meets him.
But Alpha Morris shoulders his own burden, a secret passed from generation to generation in his pack. One that will strip Dina of every freedom, of everything she’s ever worked for…and one that will endanger her very life.
★★★★★ "Vampire attacks, two kidnappings, an unexpected fated mate twist, and more than enough spice to fuel the suspense and anticipation." ~Goodreads Review
About the Author
VJ Silvey writes about wolf shifters, witches, vampires and fae. With kickass heroines, a few alphaholes to get in line, and plenty of shenanigans, you’ll never predict what’s coming next in her stories. Between the humor, the drama, and the romance, her books will leave you wanting more. A Texas native, who loves to travel, she sees invisible worlds in every destination. English teacher by day, author by night, VJ sneaks in as much reading and writing as possible after her two toddlers go to bed. Learn more at VioletJeanWrites.com; sign up for her newsletter for freebies, updates, and upcoming releases; and be sure to follow her online:
Spotlight on the Shock Pepper epic sci-fi/fantasy series
Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on Shock Pepper: Part 1 by Blox Widdle Manor, the first book of the new Shock Pepper epic sci-fi/fantasy series.
"I've always been a big fan of stories that intertwine and characters that cross paths throughout the story, and this book is going to give you just that." ~Annalisereads, TikTok Reviewer
Shock Pepper: Part 1
New release: December 2024Book 1 in the Shock Pepper Series
Genre: Epic Sci-Fi/Fantasy
E-book price: $0.99
The Shock Pepper realm is a multiverse where there exists a planet very much like our own earth, full of corruption, deceit, and greed, and where storylines intertwine across space and time and across different universes.
Part 1 is set in the Shock Pepper realm and includes mind-bending twists and gray characters. The first part of this series sets the base for how the storylines intertwine and clash, spreading across time and universes.
The multiple storylines of Shock Pepper
- Storyline1: Sam is jobless and leads a sad life. His friend Adrian introduces him to a witch, who provides a magic potion that can put Sam to sleep for ten years. Sam drinks it to escape the tough times. He wakes up in a hospital three months later with a pregnant woman by his side who claims to be his wife and tells Sam that he had a head injury that makes him hallucinate about the witch.
- Storyline 2: Just when Priya is content with life, her loving husband, and a darling child, tragedy strikes. Between her encounter with the witch and an investigation leading into murky part of the world, things become darker every day.
- Storyline 3: Brianna loves Sam but her life goes in a turmoil when something horrible happens. And a baby enters her life. She tries to find what the mysterious yet powerful Miss Revorg and Adrian are up to. She overhears a conversation that she shouldn't have.
- Storyline 4: Laborers and dumpster workers go into a minimum wage protest, demanding a rise in pay. The one-dollar protests kickstart a revolution, something that breaks into a countrywide moment. But things are not what they seem.
- Storyline 5: Jordan Ganathy takes a Witch's help to get back his lost leg. The Witch gives him a deal that he cannot resist. But the deal has catches.
- Storyline 6: Jeff, a bumbling but lovable policeman, has a schizophrenic wife and nasty colleagues. Dead bodies show up randomly in the village. And then comes the monster behind the marsh.
About the Author
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Special Holiday Offer: 12 FREE Holiday Romance Novels!
Get all 12 books of the Sweet Christmas Kisses Series FREE now through December 30!
Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on the Sweet Christmas Kisses Series and a very special deal:
ALL 12 STANDALONE BOOKS OF THE SERIES ARE AVAILABLE AS FREE DOWNLOADS NOW THROUGH DECEMBER 30!
Maybe you got a new e-reader, tablet, or smart phone for Christmas and are looking for something new to read. Maybe you love romance novels. Maybe you have a soft spot for holiday stories. Or maybe you just like FREE stuff! Whatever the case may be, don't pass up this great opportunity. Click below so you can download all 12 books for yourself—and be sure to tell your friends about this great deal, too!
Jingle Bells Rock & Roll by Evie Sterling
Part of the Sweet Christmas Kisses SeriesGenres: Christmas, Military Romance, Holiday Romance
4.5 stars, 267 ratings
Paperback: $10.99
E-book: FREE
In Blue Flag, New York, the jingle bells aren't the only things rocking and rolling.
As a rock star topping the charts, I'm used to my life being a non-stop show. But this Christmas, I'm trading stadium lights for twinkling stars in my hometown of Blue Flag, New York. My parents' quaint mountain bed and breakfast is a far cry from the Hollywood hills, but it's exactly the escape I need. Accompanying me are two people who keep my world spinning: Bryn, my best friend and personal assistant, and her twin brother, Kade—a former Navy SEAL who now serves as my bodyguard and who has had my heart racing since our teen years. With a winter storm outside and emotions swirling inside, this Christmas is shaping up to be anything but silent.
A Doctor's Snowed in Christmas Wish by Daisy Flynn
Part of the Sweet Christmas Kisses SeriesGenres: Medical Romance, Clean & Wholesome Romance, Christmas Holiday Romance
4.3 stars, 197 ratings
Paperback: $10.99
E-book: FREE
A Clean, Age-Gap Holiday Romance
I had a a reputation as one of NYC’s top surgeons. Then a patient died. I was exonerated of any wrong-doing, but depressed and disillusioned afterwards. A tranquil island off the coast beckons, and I fall for a beautiful, compassionate woman during a snowstorm. She’s built a simple life in a community she loves and can’t leave. Now I have a life-changing decision to make: Go back to my million-dollar practice in NYC, or follow my heart?
Love Rekindled at Evergreen Inn by Willa Lyons
Part of the Sweet Christmas Kisses SeriesGenres: Clean & Wholesome Romance, Christmas Romance
4.3 stars, 131 ratings
Paperback: $10.99
E-book: FREE
A Small Town Parent Trap Romance
Our daughter orchestrates a parent trap, hoping for a Christmas miracle. He’s my first love, my husband, my heartbreak. Jimmy's salt-and-pepper hair and rugged face still make my knees go weak. But memories of the fire that broke our marriage burn between us like dying embers. The imminent birth of our first grandchild and the resurrection of my parents' bakery brings us back together. Now, we're snowed in at Evergreen Inn, and forced to confront our past. As we frost cookies side-by-side, old flames threaten to reignite. This Christmas reunion could save our family's legacy or destroy it forever.
Stuck With My Christmas Crush by Francesca Spencer
Part of the Sweet Christmas Kisses SeriesGenres: Clean & Wholesome Romance, Christmas Romance
4.4 stars, 210 ratings
Paperback: $10.99
E-book: FREE
A Sweet, Opposites-Attract Romantic Comedy
I’m dressed as a Christmas fairy. My car is broken. My phone is dead. I get rescued by a bossy grump, and as a storm closes in, I hunker down with Jason, the handsome capable ex-military, and Rocko, his enormous dog. At first, Jason resents my presence. Then the power goes out, and we’re left with nothing but a wood-burner and candles. Jason’s frosty exterior melts away in the soft warm glow. He even forgets to be annoyed about the trail of pink glitter I’ve left in his room. Maybe I shouldn’t admit that I’m having the best time in this snowed-in disaster. I know what I want for Christmas. I wonder if Jason wants it, too.
A Not So Merry Ex-Mas by Abby Greyson
Part of the Sweet Christmas Kisses SeriesGenres: Christmas Romance
4.5 stars, 252 ratings
Paperback: $10.99
E-book: FREE
A Sweet, Second-Chance, Holiday Romantic Comedy
For years I've been dreaming of a real Christmas back home. Tree trimming, decorating, Christmas carols. What I wasn't expecting was Cole. Tall, broad shoulders, smile to die for, dreamy green eyes, and a heart of gold. We had planned out every detail of our lives together, including his dream of becoming a major league pitcher. When my gran got sick and I needed to take care of her, I gave him the push he needed, breaking my heart, and his, in the process. A decade and a divorce later, I'm starting over, beginning with Christmas at my best friend’s cabin…and the man I’ve done everything to leave behind. Is Christmas past here to haunt me, or to bring a future I stopped letting myself dream of?
A Christmas Call of Duty by Ava Wakefield
Part of the Sweet Christmas Kisses SeriesGenres: Christmas Holiday Romance, Military Romance, Small Town Romance
4.6 stars, 203 ratings
Paperback: $10.99
E-book: FREE
A Sweet, Small-Town Military Romance
When I asked Santa for a Christmas miracle, dropping my ex’s hunky brother on my doorstep wasn’t exactly what I had in mind. After my last breakup, I swore off dating military men once and for all. So when a dreamy K-9 handler for the U.S. Army came into my clinic with an injured dog and bedroom eyes, you better believe I was sending him packing as soon as my work was done. But now we're stuck together in a blizzard. Colt Ralston is the reason I missed spending Christmas Eve with my family, but now that our local animal shelter is in trouble, avoiding him is easier said than done. Colt’s mission is clear: Help save the shelter and infiltrate the fortress around my heart.
Finding Me in The Storm by Hazel Belle
Part of the Sweet Christmas Kisses SeriesGenres: Christmas Holiday Romance, Clean and Wholesome Romance
4.6 stars, 189 ratings
Paperback: $10.99
E-book: FREE
A Small-Town Holiday Clean Romance
After finishing my residency, I needed a restful escape. But a snowstorm leaves me stranded at a ski lodge. Nate, the laid-back owner of the lodge and my best friend’s older brother, is nothing like I anticipated—he’s fun, adventurous, and charming in a way that contrasts my meticulous, all-business attitude. Snowed in together, Nate introduces me to the warmth of spontaneity, festive cheer, and maybe even a sprinkle of Christmas love. Our forced proximity kindles an unexpected spark, revealing that our different worlds might just be a perfect holiday match. Can I let Nate show me how to savor the simple joys of life. Or will my career ambitions keep us from celebrating a future together?
Snowbound With My Grumpy Ex by Lily Waters
Part of the Sweet Christmas Kisses SeriesGenres: Holiday Romance, Men, Women & Relationships Humor
4.6 stars, 124 ratings
Paperback: $10.99
E-book: FREE
One blizzard. One cozy guesthouse. One ridiculously oversized Santa sleigh.
When my car skids off the road in the middle of a snowstorm, I'm forced to seek shelter in Devon's family guesthouse. Now I'm decking the halls with the guy who broke my heart. My mission? Transform this dusty cabin into a winter wonderland before I lose the biggest break of my design career. And try not to strangle him with tinsel in the process. But with every ornament hung and every unexpected moment of kindness, something's melting, and it's not just the icicles. So, Santa, if you're listening, I don't need presents this year. Just get me out of here before I do something crazy...like fall for this snow-dusted heartbreaker all over again.
Sleighed by the Farmer's Daughter by Deanna Lilly
Part of the Sweet Christmas Kisses SeriesGenres: Holiday Fiction, Christmas Romance
4.7 stars, 165 ratings
Paperback: $10.99
E-book: FREE
He thought his holidays were ruined until he was rescued by an elf in Santa’s sleigh.
Seth hasn’t been home for Christmas in more than a decade, but now his niece and sister-in-law demand his presence. Last-minute complications at the factory mean driving hours through a snowstorm. One wrong turn, and he finds himself stranded on a farm in the middle of nowhere. Mackenzie is overwhelmed running Santa’s village, and this blizzard isn’t helping. The last thing she needs is an unexpected guest. With her family out of town, taking in a tall, handsome stranger may not be wise, but she can’t let him freeze to death. Can Seth help Mackenzie save Christmas for the small town of Cloverdale before he loses his heart and unwraps a love he never thought he wanted?
Cabin Fever With My First Flame by Madison Love
Part of the Sweet Christmas Kisses SeriesGenres: Women's Christian Fiction, Women's Romance Fiction, Christmas Romance
4.7 stars, 200 ratings
Paperback: $10.99
E-book: FREE
A Sweet, Second-Chance, Christian Holiday RomCom
After my divorce, I got the better end of the deal with three sassy daughters, my food truck, and what was left in the bank account—enough for a fresh start and three tanks of gas. The problem is, I needed four. Being stranded on the side of the road isn't the end of the world—unless it's during a blizzard and we're rescued by the one person I never wanted to see again: Finn Hollister, a.k.a. my first love. Stuck in a cabin with Finn and kids ready to play matchmaker was not how I planned to spend the holidays. When it comes time to make our Christmas wish lists, Finn asks for one thing. I just don't know if I can afford to give it to him.
Faking It with My Bossy Ex by Leah Blair
Part of the Sweet Christmas Kisses SeriesGenres: Clean and Wholesome Romance, Christmas Holiday Romance
4.7 stars, 143 ratings
Paperback: $10.99
E-book: FREE
My gorgeous ex is now my boss and he wants to date me again.
Working under my handsome ex is a holiday nightmare. One minute he's a bossy jerk, and the next his gaze lingers a little too long. When a snowstorm traps us in the town’s iconic romantic inn, he wants us to fake being a couple to snag the last room that’s reserved for lovebirds only. He even insists we enter the Christmas Couples Contest. I came for work, not to swoon over the fact he still carries a photo of us in his wallet. I should remember how he dumped me years ago. But when the kisses under the mistletoe feel too right to be wrong, I think he may be faking his way into a second chance…
A Holly Jolly Mix Up by Bella Greene
Part of the Sweet Christmas Kisses SeriesGenres: Police Romance, Clean and Wholesome Romance, Holiday Romance
4.6 stars, 146 ratings
Paperback: $10.99
E-book: FREE
When life gives me a snowstorm and a double-booked rental, I find a Christmas miracle in the form of a sassy journalist.
Jane is as sharp as the snowflakes falling outside. She’s less-than-thrilled about being stuck with a detective. But with every day we’re snowed in, her playful banter warms the coldest nights. And I discover a side of her that’s as sweet as sugar cookies. Little does she know, unraveling the mystery of her heart might be the most intriguing case of all. Whether this is a holiday spark or the start of something lasting, my heart's ready for the greatest gift of all—love.
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First of all, we are pleased to announce that Suzanne King of Prentiss, Mississippi, is the winner of the LitNuts Holiday Giveaway. Suzanne's prize is her choice of a Beginner Biography Set of books from Red Chair Press or a $75 Barnes & Noble Gift Card. Congrats, Suzanne!
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Spotlight on author Mark Fuller Dillon
Today, LitNuts is shining a spotlight on the work of author Mark Fuller Dillon, including four FREE works of horror, science fiction, and fantasy.
"Mark Fuller Dillon is an original talent, whose precise use of language, obliquely disturbing imagery and meticulous world building single him out." ~Peter Tennant, Black Static #35
At First, You Hear the Silence
Genre: Dark Fantasy, Science Fiction4.40 stars on Smashwords
E-book price: FREE
A dark modern fantasy, suitable for Young Adult to Adult readers.
At thirteen, Philippe can see his father trapped in a world of secrets and silence, a world with no place for honesty or courage. But when the walls of that world fall apart, and something from outside breaks in, the silence becomes a warning shout...and Philippe will be tested in ways his father could never imagine.
"An enthralling encounter with mysteries from beyond." ~Jeffrey Thomas, author of Punktown
"A new twist on what used to be called science fantasy, it strikes a great balance between horror, sf, and action writing." ~David Longhorn, editor of Supernatural Tales
In a Season of Dead Weather
Genre: Horror, Fantasy, Short Stories4.13 stars on Smashwords
E-book price: FREE
Short stories based on dreams and nightmares. (May be too intense for young readers.)
The weird, the uncanny, the strange: these are the local conditions of dead weather.
In a season of dead weather, the mind clutches at reality; but what does it find instead? Madness, or monsters? Ghosts, or things more terrible than ghosts? Illusions, or invasions? Dreams, or the darkness at the end of all nightmares? One thing is clear: these are tales that echoes tell in a season of dead weather...of things barely glimpsed in the moonrise...of places perfectly normal by day but haunted by the light of winter stars.
Doorways Unforeseen
Genre: Literary Fiction, Horror, FantasyNew release: October 2024
E-book price: FREE
Doorways to nightmares in prose and verse.
In Doorways Unforeseen, doorways lead to nightmares...from a bone-white church in a dead town of the captured and collected, to a barren farm where floating figures mob and kill, to a cedar forest where a creature from the sky reaches out to shatter souls. In prose and verse, these horror stories and nightmares wait beyond the mind's doorways unforeseen.
All Roads Lead to Winter
Genre: Science Fiction, Erotica4.11 stars on Smashwords
E-book price: FREE
An erotic science fiction novella.
The aliens are here, and now our lives are different: no wars, no hunger, no exploitation. For political prisoner Thomas Bridge, there can be a strange new love; for the alien delegate Avdryana, there can be companionship in a world that she finds crowded and foreign. But even with hope for the future, can there be an escape from the stifling ideas and expectations of the past?
At the heart of this story are parallel worlds, politics, the grip of memory, the strength and generosity of women, the pain of loss, the mystery of love...and all the roads that lead to winter.
Ice & Autumn Glass
Genre: PoetryPaperback: From $14.40
Poetry from Mark Fuller Dillon.
"Mark Dillon marries the Jacobean line and gothic imagery to a colloquial, thoroughly modern, goth-punk demotic, a frenzied coupling that yields up a species of frictive, delirious lyricism, a monstrous infant both old and new." ~Richard Calder, author of Dead Girls and Babylon
"These poems have strong bones, but they also have heart. They have a soul that reveals much about the poet and even more about ourselves." ~Jason E. Rolfe, author of Clocks
"Elegantly, meticulously constructed...accessible and acutely felt." ~Jeffrey Thomas, author of Haunted Worlds and Punktown