Top new sci-fi books out this week: 2 Apr - 8 Apr 2023
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April 8, 2023
This week featuring new releases by Lydia Kang, Lee Savino, Tabitha Black, Honey Phillips, Thomas Mullen, Presley Hall, Sara Fields, Vasily Mahanenko, David Wellington, J.N. Chaney, M.F. Lerma, A.G. Wilde and many more.
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Cataclysm by Lydia Kang
The next adventure in The High Republic, set after the events of Convergence and The Battle of Jedha... -
Brutal Demon by Lee Savino, Tabitha Black
The Demon King finds a pet…When I woke up on a different freaking planet, I was pretty sure my day couldn’t get any worse.I was wrong.The aliens who found me decided I was sent from heaven and that I should be given to their king —who has a somewhat dubious reputation.Turns out their king is a demon. Of course he's wicked af. It'd be weird if he wasn't...romance · omegaverse · fated-mates · aliens · paranormal · steamy · royalty · captivity · alpha-mc · contemporary -
Alien Chief by Honey Phillips
Can a fake relationship between a spirited woman and a fierce alien warrior turn into something more?After a lifetime in the spotlight, Lillie hoped that leaving Earth would provide a fresh start for her and her twin sister. But while her sister is thriving, Lillie finds herself struggling to adjust to her new life... -
Blind Spots by Thomas Mullen
A riveting crime novel with a speculative edge about the ways our perceptions of reality can be manipulated. Seven years ago, everyone in the world went blind in a matter of months. Technology helped people adjust to the new normal, creating a device that approximates vision, downloading visual data directly to people’s brains... -
Alien Alpha's Desire by Presley Hall
I’m in a fake relationship with a massive alien warrior.Falling in love was never part of the plan.After seeing one of the women I was captured with carried off by a massive alien barbarian, and another one led up into the mountains to be traded away, I’m done waiting to see what my fate will be... -
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Blushing Bride by Sara Fields
No man had taken a woman as his and his alone for centuries—and he hadn’t even asked.He’d just told her she was to be his bride, watched her blush at the shameful term, then fisted her hair and pulled her in for a brutal, possessive kiss the moment she opened her mouth to protest...romance · sci-fi · steamy · dystopia · contemporary · paranormal · aliens · alpha-mc · forced-proximity · fiction -
Condemned, Book 1 by Vasily Mahanenko
Maximilian is the last of the noble Valevsky lineage. His entire family was put to death for an alleged attempt on the powerful Duke Odoevsky, who had his eye set on the Valevsky’s land.The young man managed to avoid execution, but not punishment. From here on out, he’s condemned to life as a suicide soldier: the front line in the fight against the dark god Skron’s mutated creatures...historical · action-adventure · super-powered · dark · fantasy · epic · coming-of-age · supernatural · sci-fi · fiction -
Paradise-1 by David Wellington
When Special Agent Petrov and Dr. Lei Zhang are woken up from cryogenic sleep, dragged freezing and dripping wet out of their pods with the ship's alarms blaring in the background, they know something is very wrong. Warned by the Captain that they're under attack, they have no choice but to investigate...horror · sci-fi · mystery · fiction · audiobook · space-opera · space · young-adult · colonization · action-adventure -
Made in Heaven by J.N. Chaney, M.F. Lerma
Where one mission ends, another begins...Cole and his crew are no strangers to bad breaks. That's just life. With a war waging in Anypsian territory, it doesn't matter that their task is complete. Gray is family, and you don't turn your back on family. His memories remain elusive, and enemy forces continue to work behind the scenes in their quest for power... -
Star Corps by Michael Anderle, Jamie Davis
Stranded Pilots, Deadly Bioweapons, and Frontier Justice The misfit pilots of the squadron continue their mission to bring justice to the Federation frontier. That dangerous work is never done, but the risks are worth the rewards that come with knowing their people are protected. So when one of the Lone Wolf Squadron pilots is attacked, everyone takes it personally... -
To Poison a King by S.G. Prince
S.G. Prince's new standalone is a breathtaking fantasy about sacrifice, self-discovery, and a girl tasked with saving the very man she aimed to kill.Selene is the youngest daughter in a gifted line of healers, born to serve as the king's royal physician. Yet when Selene's mother Persaphe embroils her in a plot to kill the king, Selene finds herself poisoning the very man she is sworn to protect...romance · fantasy · witches-wizards · fiction · magic · forbidden-love · sci-fi · myths · paranormal · book -
Don't Go Knotting My Heart by Ava Ross
I’m falling for a wolf shifter, but my past may endanger us both. I escaped a life of fear for the beautiful mountainous town of Monsterville, where I meet Storm, a gorgeous wolf shifter. His wolfish ways and heady kisses draw me in, and the future he offers, one full of peace and love, makes me long for a life I never thought I’d find... -
Bound: A Sci-Fi Alien Romance by Ivy Barrett
First they will tame her. Then they will master her.When she felt the touch of her mates for the first time, Cara was already bare and bound, but it wasn't her helpless vulnerability or her bright red bottom that told her she belonged to them.It was how easily they brought her to a blushing climax... -
The Gaze of SciFi Wahabi by Sophia Al-Maria
A Theoretical Pulp Fiction and Serialized Videographic Adventure in the Arabian Gulf. Includes DVD... -
The Scourge Between Stars by Ness Brown
Ness Brown's The Scourge Between Stars is a tense, claustrophobic sci-fi/horror blend set aboard a doomed generation ship harboring something terrible within its walls. As acting captain of the starship Calypso, Jacklyn Albright is responsible for keeping the last of humanity alive as they limp back to Earth from their forebears’ failed colony on a distant planet... -
Where Dinosaurs Roam by Daniel Arenson
Dinosaurs. Majestic giants. They’ve captured our imagination for generations. On planet Mintari, they live again.Where Dinosaurs Roam is the second novel in the Mintari series. Coming spring 2023...time-travel · space-opera · genetic-engineering · sci-fi · action-adventure · fiction · book · adult -
soldiers · first-contact · colonization · space-opera · exploration · space-fleet · space-travel · sci-fi · military · space
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Stroke of Fortune by Delta James
A dark mafia fated mates paranormal romanceDifferent Vices.Different Beasts.Different Mafias.The need to claim their mates hearts is the same...suspense · survival · shapeshifters · secrets · mystery · killer · organized-crime · life-death · fated-mates · domestic-drama -
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Between the Devil and the Sea by Chani Lynn Feener
What happens when a devil claims a demon?Detective Shadow Yor hates his life.He spends all of his time, day after day, struggling against the demons in his head that tell him he’s a worthless, unlovable person. This doesn’t change when he’s sent on a new assignment with his partner to solve a series of murders. He’s good at his job and will find whoever did it, there’s no doubt there...romance · mlm · dark · fantasy · sci-fi · lgbtq · paranormal · enemies-to-lovers · serial-killers · sexual-assault -
Salvation-1: Exodus by Kate L. Mary
The end is only the beginning… It’s the final days of Earth, and Tessa has made her peace with dying. Her life has never been a fairy tale, so it makes perfect sense she’d perish with most of the people on the planet. Except luck is finally on her side, as is her Knight in shining armor, Ty, who puts his own life on the line to make sure she gets to Salvation-1 before zero hour...sci-fi · apocalyptic · post-apocalyptic · aliens · invasion · first-contact · violent-conflict · fiction · book · adult -
Captivated By Her Orc Captain by Celeste King
On this desolate Earth, life is worthless and death is no escape.A giant, scarred orc has saved my life.In doing so, he’s given me value and purpose.A hellish world no longer looks hopeless when you realize there is someone who cares for you.To protect what little you have left, you’ll find yourself willing to do anything.Protect. Train. Fight.But those who care for you, may also fear for you... -
Tomorrow's Mascots by Alexis Glynn Latner
These stories first appeared in the Pets in Space ® science fiction romance anthology, so each tale is science fiction with a happily-ending romance—and a faithful and friendly pet that helps the heroine and hero find their way through dangerous adventures, to each other... -
The Alien's Shepherd by Skye MacKinnon, Arizona Tape
What if home is a person, not a planet? After getting transported to an alien planet, shepherd Heather has trouble adjusting to her new surroundings. When a chance to visit Earth for supplies comes up, she jumps on the opportunity, hoping it might help her understand what home really means to her...romance · sci-fi · lgbtq · fantasy · wlw · aliens · invasion · first-contact · violent-conflict · fiction -
romance · steamy · small-town · paranormal · shapeshifters · dragons · supernatural · fiction · spirituality · humor
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Grumpy Orc Boss: A Monster Romantic Comedy by Zora Black
You think your boss is a monster?Will yours threaten to eat you if you clock in late? No?Then you have no idea.Well, hello there, Mr. Tall, Dark, and Growly. He knows I can see him checking me out. I can see his tongue licking his tusks as he watches me make photocopies.He may have put down his axe for suits and CEO salaries, but only I know he's still a warrior at heart...romance · paranormal · humor · ghosts · demons · sci-fi · psychics · angels · supernatural · fiction -
Fluff 2: A Wholesome LitRPG by Ravens Dagger
Attempting to conceal her “villainous” nature, a superpowered college student embarks on an unintentional road to infamy, in this sweet sequel.Emily Wright was prepared to spend her first year on campus under the radar and out of sight, propelled by the force of her social anxiety. Fate, however, cursed her with the ability known as Sister Summoning...action-adventure · super-powered · humor · fantasy · coming-of-age · new-adult · sci-fi · fiction · female-mc · book -
Presented to the Feral Alpha by Bridget Blake
Ten years ago, my fated mate walked away from our bond. Now he’s back to claim what’s his. Knot a chance. The thing they don’t tell you about fated mates is they hold the power to destroy you.When I felt the bond between us, anticipation filled me — I thought I would finally get to meet my mate and start my new life. But then he vanished, leaving me alone and broken...romance · omegaverse · fiction · urban-fantasy · paranormal · shapeshifters · sci-fi · fantasy · female-mc · book -
The Exile of Justice by Audrey Sharpe
The truth will seal her fate.To uphold the ideals she swore an oath to defend, Aurora Hawke would sacrifice her freedom. To protect her family, she would sacrifice her life. Ensnared by her adversary and isolated from her crew, she’s thrust into an alien world where time has no meaning. And strength has no power.The rules of engagement have changed...supernatural · fiction · space-opera · military · space-fleet · sci-fi · violent-conflict · space · book · adult -
The Edge of Life: Love and Survival During the Apocalypse by Lena Gibson
To cope with everyday life, neurodivergent Kat is a secret binge drinker, and jilted Ryan is a workaholic. Disillusioned, neither does more than go through the motions of living—then comes the asteroid.Warned that a planet-killing asteroid is on a collision course with Earth, acquaintances Kat and Ryan join forces in an effort to survive...romance · dystopia · contemporary · post-apocalyptic · legal · sci-fi · apocalyptic · young-adult · fiction · action-adventure -
Bought By Three Men: A Billionaire Romance by Callie Sky
I love pink, long walks on the beach, dances in the kitchen, and punching people in the face. Well, okay, I'm not all about hitting people, but it's good money, and I'm good at it.Fighting in underground clubs is how I pay for food, meds for my mom, and pinklicious nail polish. Then all the clubs were shut down. My family was going to starve, and my mom was gonna get worse...romance · reverse-harem · steamy · billionaire · dystopia · new-adult · post-apocalyptic · sci-fi · polyamory · futuristic -
Patterns of Orbit: Stories by Chloe N. Clark
Patterns of Orbit spans genres, perspectives, and styles to articulate contemporary uncertainties in a rapidly changing world.Steadily gazing into and across the uncanny valley, Clark examines those jarring or subtle shifts in familiar stories, writing light into dark, and offering slivers of hope despite the longest of odds...sci-fi · fiction · anthologies · horror · myths · ghosts · exploration · lgbtq · literary-fiction · adult -
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A Fool For Bounty Hunters: insta love alien romance by Riley Onyx
CadenceWhen a guy turns up to arrest my boyfriend at the end of a long shift on April Fool’s Day, I don’t believe it. My friend must be pranking me because I told her that I think Doug is cheating. Then my boyfriend sheds his skin and turns into something that is definitely not human. Being saved by aliens, and helping them find Doug, is not how I planned on spending the evening...romance · steamy · fated-mates · alpha-mc · first-contact · sci-fi · aliens · invasion · violent-conflict · fiction -
Coil Of Bone: A Sword & Sorcery Science Fiction Adventure by Jesse Sprague
Being the most powerful death mage in the universe is fun. Until the magic bites back. To Flynt, dealing death is both enjoyable and natural. She’s finally content on the Coil space station serving Queen Milisade and adventuring across the universe with her lover Lem... -
Into the Churn by Hayley Reese Chow
Earth was tame. Belethea is not.Seventeen-year-old Ezren Hart interns in her mother’s terraforming lab, studying Belethea’s deadly storms with the dream of giving her backwater planet open teal skies. But when budget cuts threaten to shut down her mother’s lab, Ezren enters Belethea’s Race Royale, the system’s deadliest and most lucrative race... -
Remember Us by E.T. Gunnarsson
What is it like to return to Earth a hundred years after its downfall?Two years ago, Simon, a revolutionary from the Arcadis space station, fled to Earth. The alien planet he finds is backward and primitive.While Simon struggles to adapt, his newfound friend Anna guides him through life in the new world...fiction · male-mc · female-mc · horror · dystopia · post-apocalyptic · sci-fi · action-adventure · book · adult -
The Way of the Cicadas by Audrey Henley
An amnesiac survivor proves the outside’s habitability and spurs a group of bunker-borns on a gritty journey through an irradiated wasteland in this tense and poignant post-apocalyptic—perfect for fans of The 100 and Station Eleven...young-adult · lgbtq · dystopia · sci-fi · action-adventure · new-adult · multi-pov · female-mc · apocalyptic · romantic-love -
Waken by Melissa R. Mendelson
Melissa R. Mendelson is a consistent submitter of short stories and poems which have been published in The Sirens Call. I’ve gotten to know Melissa and her work over many years. All her pieces are thoroughly thought out and easy to read. Her characters are well developed, making it effortless for her readers to connect with them. Melissa puts her heart in her writing, and it shows...