Risque Romance Vol. 1 comprises two paranormal romance novellas by Mandi Konesni. The first novella is Awakened; it follows Mia, who is perfectly content in her less-than-thrilling life until her best friend signs her up to be auctioned off as a date at an event and is quickly highly bid after by Erik. Erik is sinful and sensual bliss is consuming, and quickly Mia realises there might be more to life except she canโt keep Erik, even if they both desire exactly that. The second novella is Enthralled; it follows Dieri, who was cursed many centuries ago by the Romani, and he has hunted them ever since. In comes Mirela, a light in his ever-darkening existence, a little bird that he shouldnโt have, but they are drawn to each other, but the faire isnโt as quiet as it seems. Are all monsters monsters, or is that just what youโve been told?
Daughter of the Drowned Empire is a new adult high fantasy/romantasy by Frankie Diane Mallis; it is book one in the Drowned Empire series. It follows Lady Lyriana, who is third in line to the Seat of Power in Bamaria, but her position is not one of safety. Her cousin is gone, her sisters need protection, and now so does she. With her plans shaken and on the threat of having to leave her home, she has to take the only option available to her: training to be a Soturion warrior in only seven months. But sheโs not alone; Lord Rhyan, an outsider in Bamaria, has to prove himself by helping Lyr get through training. However, this isnโt their only trial because Bamaria is under threat, so are Lyr and her family, and Lyr needs to be strong enough to fight for not just herself and her family but for her countryโshe cannot fail.