COVER REVEAL - DARK PARANORMAL MYSTERY - DEATH TAKES A HOLIDAY (The Mortimer & Mrs Morris Trilogy, #1) by Tammie Painter

Death needed a vacation.

What he got was a murder, a demon, and a 73-year-old detective with no time to kill.

Death Takes a Holiday
The Mortimer & Mrs Morris Trilogy, #1
by Tammie Painter
Genre: Humorous Dark Paranormal Mystery 

Death is bored. Immortality will do that to you.

** A hilarious new series from the author of The Cassie Black Trilogy! **

After an eternity of escorting souls to the afterlife, Death — who really prefers you call him Mortimer — is bored. There's been departmental divisions, technical developments, and fitness crazes that mean people just aren't dying like they used to.

What's worse… He's running low on romance novels to keep himself occupied.

His solution: a working holiday to Top World, where he expects room service, infinity-high thread counts, and an easy solution to get business booming again.

What he doesn't expect is Mrs Morris, a seventy-three-year-old detective with a tightly packed schedule that leaves no room for an immortal assistant.

But Mortimer refuses to go away. After all, detectives find murderers, and having his very own killer would be the perfect way to nudge up those mortality rates.

Luckily, someone's just been murdered — and Mrs Morris has been hired to find the culprit. The only trouble? The victim reeks of demons, turning Mortimer's perfect opportunity into a great deal of trouble that could end his career. Oh, and the human race.

Death Takes a Holiday is a humorous fantasy novel about the most inconvenient partnership in the history of the afterlife, where a pair of unlikely allies are thrown together by broken bones, murder mysteries, pesky demons, and the deadliest cup of coffee in Portland.

Like Terry Pratchett joining the Thursday Murder Club, Death Takes a Holiday is perfect for fans of wry humor, paranormal mystery, and unforgettable characters forming reluctant bonds. 

**Releases August 18, 2026 – PreOrder Now!**

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Author of humorous fantasy whodunits full of mythical misfits and magical mishaps

Many moons ago I was a scientist in a neuroscience lab where I got to play with brains and illegal drugs. Now, I take wickedly strong tea and turn it into comic fantasy whodunits full of mythical misfits and magical mishaps that I hope give you a giggle. 

My tales run the gamut from the ever-expanding Cassie Black Trilogy with its wryly humorous paranormal mysteries to the comical fantasy whodunits in The Circus of Unusual Creatures, and from light-hearted novellas celebrating my love of books to short fiction in which I really flex my myth-loving and humor-craving muscles!

When I’m not creating worlds or killing off characters, I can be found gardening, planning my next travel adventure, concocting some sort of mess in the kitchen, or working as an unpaid servant to one very spoiled cat and some very demanding squirrels. 

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SPOTLIGHT w/EXCERPT - DARK PNR - A HUNDRED BLACK SUNRISES (A Friday the 13th Story) by Tamela Miles

Keeping secrets keeps you alive.

Sienna would know.

A Hundred Black Sunrises

A Friday the 13th Story

by Tamela Miles

Genre: Dark Paranormal Romance

A hundred different ways to break your heart, a hundred different ways to take your last breath. Sienna and Finn are exploring their strange attraction to each other until strange becomes something sinister. The clock is ticking as they fight to unravel the mystery of what draws them together on fateful Friday, the 13th.

 

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A Hundred Black Sunrises is a haunting and emotionally charged horror short that blends reincarnation, cursed love, and inevitable tragedy. The story follows Sienna and Finn, two souls drawn together across lifetimes, only to face the same dark fate again and again. What begins as an intriguing connection quickly spirals into something far more sinister, as the truth behind their bond unravels. Though short, the narrative delivers a powerful mix of supernatural horror and tragic romance.

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A loud cracking sounded across the room and a huge, sil- ver gilded mirror fractured in half, splitting apart their reflec- tions. Elijah grabbed her hand and spoke softly. "Let me get you away from here, Poppy."

As they moved toward the dining room entrance, one of the kit- chen servants appeared. Her brown eyes widened and then narrowed at the scene laid out before her. She hastily wiped her hands on her white apron and latched onto Poppy's other hand.

"Run far, far away from this cursed place. Take nothing with you. His evil was contained while he was alive, but his death means..." she trailed off and shrugged her shoulders.

"What...what did he mean by "a hundred black sunrises?" Poppy asked in a tremulous voice.

 The servant smiled sadly. "Nothing good, you can believe that." She gestured towards the hallway leading to the front door as a dozen other servants from the kitchen suddenly crowded around them. "Now, go! Take her and go!"

Elijah needed no further encouragement and pulled a dazed Poppy down the hallway, already filled with black smoke. As he opened the heavy door, she looked back one last time to say goodbye to every- thing she had ever known, and her gaze lit on Christianpaul's smiling portrait of himself as a much younger man. She shivered as Elijah led her out the front door and she clutched his arm fearfully. Poppy knew every brushstroke of that painting and never in her life had the bastard worn a smile in it.

Tamela Miles is a California State University San Bernardino graduate student with a Bachelor of Science degree in Child Development and a former flight attendant. She grew up in Altadena, California in that tumultuous time known as the 1980s. She now resides with her family in the Inland Empire, CA. She’s a horror/paranormal romance writer mainly because it feels so good having her characters do bad things and, later, pondering what makes them so bad and why they can never seem to change their wicked ways.

She enjoys emails from people who like her work. In fact, she loves emails. She can be contacted at tamelamiles@yahoo.com or her Facebook page, Tamela Miles Books. She also welcomes reader reviews and enjoys the feedback from people who love to read as much as she does. 

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SPOTLIGHT - DARK PNR - A HUNDRED BLACK SUNRISES (A Friday the 13th Story) by Tamela Miles

Keeping secrets keeps you alive.

Sienna would know.

A Hundred Black Sunrises
A Friday the 13th Story
by Tamela Miles
Genre: Dark Paranormal Romance

A hundred different ways to break your heart, a hundred different ways to take your last breath. Sienna and Finn are exploring their strange attraction to each other until strange becomes something sinister. The clock is ticking as they fight to unravel the mystery of what draws them together on fateful Friday, the 13th.

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Tamela Miles is a California State University San Bernardino graduate student with a Bachelor of Science degree in Child Development and a former flight attendant. She grew up in Altadena, California in that tumultuous time known as the 1980s. She now resides with her family in the Inland Empire, CA. She’s a horror/paranormal romance writer mainly because it feels so good having her characters do bad things and, later, pondering what makes them so bad and why they can never seem to change their wicked ways.

She enjoys emails from people who like her work. In fact, she loves emails. She can be contacted at tamelamiles@yahoo.com or her Facebook page, Tamela Miles Books. She also welcomes reader reviews and enjoys the feedback from people who love to read as much as she does.

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BOOK BLITZ w/EXCERPT - DARK FANTASY - REMEMBERING DEMONS (God Cycle, #1) by J. Cornelius

Remembering Demons

The God Cycle, #1

by J. Cornelius

Publication date: May 9th 2024

Genres: Adult, Dark Fantasy, Fantasy, Paranormal, Thriller

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Have you ever wondered what lurks in the mirrors?

Daryl doesn’t have to wonder… he knows.
But why do they stalk him? Why can’t he remember anything?
It’s enough to drive a guy crazy!

Meanwhile, the eerie asylum seems to know more than an old pile of rock and mortar has any right to and his therapy is uncovering a blood-stained past of pain and death, alongside something dormant within him of disturbing power. When Dr. Walker teaches him how to face his demons, the psychoses and dreams conspire to warn him of something even worse stalking him. Something ancient and evil.

To survive, Daryl must confront the repressed memories that drove him insane.

For madness—is a blunt instrument.

This dark fantasy epic and paranormal thriller with a Shutter Island’esque vibe will have you questioning what is real. The story mixes dark and traditional fantasy with horror and science fiction elements to explore mental health, guilt, and a world where the physical realm of our experience blends seamlessly with the fantastical realm of monsters and gods. Perfect for fans of The Gunslinger, The Dresden Files, and the TV series Black Mirror.

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“Dad,” she said imploringly, “please don’t make me show you again.”

A shiver ran down his spine. “No, of course,” Daryl said quickly. “No need for that.”

“Why did you go?”

“I . . .” he halted, unsure. “I thought I could have both.”

“And then what happened?”

“I . . .” His mind blanked, and he looked out the window, petrified.

“You have to face this, it’s not—” The pitch of her voice rose in alarm. “The butter is burning!”

Daryl whipped around, depositing the smoking skillet at the back of the stove before cranking up the extractor hood.

“Thanks,” he said, about to turn back around.

The sound of small feet pattered across the floor, coming for him.

“This is not how it happened,” she said from right next to him, the accusation in her voice like a discordant note, slashing the air. He knew what was coming, fearing it with every fiber of his being. Still, her voice ignited a deep ache to turn around and hold her, but he knew that was impossible.

The smoke from the burned butter grew in intensity, and he looked down. The tabletop was beginning to char. Wisps of smoke were gently rising from the crack where the counter met the wall. She jumped onto the tabletop, bringing herself level with him, reaching out for him with arms starting to blister from the heat.

His vision was blurring, as if sweat was dripping into his eyes, and his mind reeled. She grabbed him, causing him to stumble and seize hold of the now smoldering counter.

“Dad,” she said softly.

He tried to resist, but she forcibly turned him around, facing her. Facing those terrible eyes . . . eyes which held the truth.

“No,” he muttered.

“Listen.”

“Please no,” he repeated meekly.

She leaned in as if to speak, but instead opened her mouth wide and screamed. It tore through everything, cutting at his very soul. He knew why she screamed. He knew . . . Daryl felt a sudden sharp pain in his mouth, followed by a jolt as the dream receded. His surroundings grew foggy, her face retreating down a well. The dream dwindling, dwindling, gone.

 

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J. Cornelius is a medical researcher of pathogenic viruses by day and a writer of fantasy/sci-fi fiction by night. He is also: An equal responsibility father of three, a loving husband, an avid lover of many types of mountaineering, especially rock climbing and snowboarding, and a DIY maker of herb and fruit flavored spirits.

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HAUNTED HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR - DARK PNR - KISS OF BLOOD AND SIN by M. Guida

In the shadows of night, where secrets lie, A vampire's tale unfolds under the sky. Dimitri Dragan, with a heart of stone, In a world of darkness, he walks alone.

A past so haunted, with echoes of pain, Women were fleeting, their memories wane. But then she appeared, like a beacon of light, Gianna Santi, a princess in the night.

Her beauty unmatched, her spirit so strong, Yet fate dealt her a hand so wrong. 

Attacked by wolves, left scarred and frail, In Dimitri’s heart, a protective gale.

He vows revenge with a fire so fierce, To hunt the wolves, their hearts to pierce.

 Her pain is his, her scars he bears, In his dark world, she’s the love he dares.

Her brother, the king, a ruler of might, In the vampire mafia’s eternal night. 

Dimitri, forced to steal and betray, A pawn in the game, a price he must pay.

But for Gianna, he'd face any strife, To guard her, to shield her, he'd give his life. 

He walks a line of shadow and blood, In a world of chaos, love begins to bud.

Her eyes, a mirror of sorrow and grace, In her presence, he finds his place. A love so forbidden, yet burning bright, Two hearts entwined in the depth of night.

In the French Quarter, where legends are born, Their love story is both blessed and torn. The wolves, they whisper, in the dark of the moon, But Dimitri's vengeance will strike them soon.

For Gianna, he'd embrace his darkest side, In his arms, she’ll never need to hide.

The Angel of Death, her protector, her knight, In the heart of darkness, he finds his light.

Dimitri Dragan, with a soul so cold, For her, a new story begins to unfold. No longer the monster, alone and grim, In Gianna's love, his salvation lies within.

Through blood and betrayal, they’ll carve their path, In the mafia’s world, they’ll face the wrath. But love like theirs, it knows no bounds, In the silent night, their heartbeat sounds.

In the labyrinth of power, deceit, and might, Their love shines as a beacon of light. 

Dimitri, the protector, with vengeance in his eyes, Gianna, his queen, where his loyalty lies.

Together they stand, against the tide, In a world of shadows, where darkness hides. Their love, a force, both wild and free, In the vampire’s realm, their destiny.

So in New Orleans, where the nights are long, Their hearts beat together, fierce and strong. Dimitri and Gianna, a love so rare, In a world of darkness, they find their share.

For love can blossom, even in the night, And in each other, they find their light. Through trials and pain, their bond will grow, In the vampire’s world, their love will show.

Kiss of Blood and Sin

by M Guida

Date of Publication: September 25th 2024

Publisher: Buffalo Mountain Press 

Cover Artist: Jacqueline Sweet

Genre: Dark Paranormal Romance

Number of pages: 300

Word Count: 80,776

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I never wanted to be a mafia princess. But I wasn't given that choice when my brother turned me. 

Now he's the mafia king and his enemies want me dead. His magical mirrors shows my impending murder without revealing the assassin. It could be anyone, and I trust no one. Until I meet Dimitri Dragan. 

My brother would never agree for me to claim a born vampire with a sketchy past. But I'll fight to make him mine. I didn't have a choice in becoming a vampire, but I have a choice in who I love.

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M Guida has always loved fantasy and romance, especially dragons. Growing up, she devoured fantasy books and all kinds of young adult books. And then she found romance and a whole new world opened up to her.

Now as an adult, she fell in love with academy romance and has blended all of her past loves into one compelling series. Dragons, vampires, elves, demons, and wolves all live in her world.

When she's not writing, she lives in the colorful Rocky Mountains with her fur baby, Raven, and enjoys taking her for walks.

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RELEASE BLITZ - CONTEMPORARY - GRIM JUSTICE by Nikki Landis

Grim Justice

RBMC Tonopah, NV

by Nikki Landis

Release Date: July 23rd 2024

Genre/Tropes: Dark Romance; MC Romance; PNR Twist 

There's a peace that can only be found on the other side of war.

I've waited nearly two decades for justice.

And I'm finally close enough to get revenge.

The bad blood between me and Razr goes way back to the day his father, Scar, murdered my old pres, Keys.

I took out Scar and then Razr's brother, Acid. They paid for their crimes.

I won't rest until Razr meets the Reaper and faces judgment.

But the past carries secrets I never imagined.

New information surfaces and challenges everything I know.

It's not just about protecting my club.

I'll do anything to keep my ol' lady and my son safe.

I would even give up the throne to ensure they survive.

Because nothing will stop me from reaping Razr's soul and forcing him to his knees.

There's a reason I'm called Grim. Death is my playground.

I will end this war and the feud with the Scorpions.

Not a soul, Reaper, or Lucifer himself will stop me.

This book is NOT a standalone. Devil's Ride should be read before Grim Justice.

Grim Justice is a full-length dark romance and includes steamy scenes, biker slang, violence, a paranormal REAPER twist, and a protective, possessive outlaw president hell-bent on vengeance. For best enjoyment, the series should be read in order.

Nikki Landis is a romance enthusiast, tea addict, and book hoarder. She's the USA Today Bestselling Author of over fifty novels, including her widely popular Tonopah, NV RBMC series. She writes wickedly fierce, spicy romances featuring dirty talkin' bikers, deadly, possessive reapers, wild bad boys, and the feisty, independent women they love. She's a mom to six sons, two of them Marines. Books are her favorite escape. Nikki also writes steamy alien and monster romance under the pen name Synna Star.

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