Book Feature: The Legend of Black Jack by A.R. Witham

 

Action, adventure, and portals! The Legend of Black Jack by A.R. Witham has it all!

The Legend of Black Jack

Publication Date: May 17th, 2022

Genre: YA Fantasy

Features

⦁ Action Adventure,

⦁ Coming-of-Age,

⦁ Portal Fantasy

⦁ Full Page Illustrations

Synopsis

Jack Swift can tell you every element on the periodic table, recite Treasure Island verbatim, and would remember in perfect detail every word you’d ever say to him. He has been alone for a long time, so he has buried himself in books, using them to plan his escape.

But no textbook could ever prepare him for the land of Keymark.

At 3:33 a.m. on his fourteenth birthday, Jack is kidnapped by a hideous monster to another sphere of existence. Now there are two moons in the sky, and he is surrounded by grotesque creatures and magical warriors training for battle. They want the impossible: Jack must use his abilities to save a life or be trapped in this bizarre world with no chance of rescue.

Jack doesn’t have secret magic, a great destiny, or any experience.

So why do they all expect him to become a legend?

AVAILABLE NOW ON AMAZON

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Visit arwitham.com on the web for a free novella and a free short story.

A.R. is a three-time Emmy®-winning writer, and he wrote these books for you. He loves adventure in all forms, and when you inject majik into the action, you suddenly arrive in places you never dreamed.

Would you like dragons with that? Yes please.

A.R. loves stories that combine darkness with light. Mixing the two can concoct a powerful alchemy that results in some delicious emotional damage. Great books make you feel fear, love, excitement, anxiety, humor, betrayal, and warmth all between two covers.

"Come on in. Open the first page. Let me tell you a story."

-Andy

BOOK FEATURE: Covalence by Andie L. Smith

Joining the book blog tour with R&R Book Tours, we are featuring Covalence by Andie L. Smith. This is the first book in a new YA Dystopian series. Fans of Divergent, The Giver, and The Uglies will love this one!

Covalence (The Bonded Series #1) 

Publication Date: October 2024

Genre: YA Dystopian

Features

⦁ Enemies to lovers

⦁ Forced proximity 

⦁ Forbidden romance

⦁ He fell first 

⦁ Ensemble cast

⦁ Girls in STEM

⦁ Strong FMC 

​Seventeen-year-old Mineral Vyotto always planned on running away from the City and its annual Covalence Ceremony, a tradition that forced her to bond with another of her kind. In a hidden cavern outside the City gates, she starts collecting parts and building a plane so she can flee before the Ceremony takes place.

But when Covalence is moved up and she's almost caught by the Officials, Mineral finds herself and her fate at the hands of Amory Thames-an arrogant, opinionated Orderly with powerful parents who could ruin her chance at freedom. With only four weeks to escape the City before the Ceremony, Mineral and Amory must work together to find a way out-even if it means keeping Society's biggest secret to themselves and putting the lives of everyone they love at risk.

AVAILABLE NOW ON AMAZON

Walmart/ Barnes & Noble/ Signed copy

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Andie L. Smith is the young adult author of LUCKY ENOUGH and The Bonded Series. She is also a Junior Literary Agent and the Founder of Sun & Spines Editorial LLC. When she’s not writing, Andie loves to spend time with her husband and two kitties or hang out at Disney World.

BOOK FEATURE: A Desert of Bleeding Sand by Lucia Damisa!

 

Today, in our book feature, we are happy to feature Lucia Damisa's newly released A Desert of Bleeding Sand.

"In a palace where ambition poisons the air and betrayal hides behind every smile..." Let's dive into A Desert of Bleeding Sand.

A Desert of Bleeding Sand: A Rivals to Lovers Romantasy

Release Date: March 27, 2025

Genre: Romantasy

Features

🠋🠋

🏜️ Elite military academies

🏜️ Found family & witty banter

🏜️ Court intrigue & mythic races 

🏜️ Slowww burn rivals-to-lovers

🏜️ Sprawling, desert world

In a glittering Sahara Desert palace, many have come to die…

I am Zair, reviled, half-blooded, and dangerous. Aziza magic coils in my veins like a curse, and for that, they fear me. But I will not stand by while traitors attack my academy and vanish with its students, especially as my sister is targeted.

They sent me to the palace as a student envoy to the king’s coronation, but I know the truth. I’m a weapon, a spy cloaked in silk and suspicion, sent to unmask those behind the disappearances. The air is thick with secrets, and the palace feels alive, pulsing with night magic and silent menace.

Then I meet him. Dathan. A rival spy from another academy—sharp-eyed, clever, cunning, and deadly. I don’t trust him, and I shouldn’t want him. But the pull between us is maddening, dangerous, a flame I cannot smother.

As more students vanish and shadows stir in every corridor, we have no choice but to join forces. Yet every moment spent together fractures my resolve.

In a palace where ambition poisons the air and betrayal hides behind every smile, I must unravel the truth before time runs out—while guarding my heart against the one man who could ruin more than the mission… he could destroy me.

A DESERT OF BLEEDING SAND IS AVAILABLE NOW ON AMAZON

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Lucia Damisa is a fantasy and romance writer who discovered a passion for writing at age 13 and has amassed stacks of notebooks filled with handwritten stories. She has a BA in Mass Communication and has experience as a journalist and freelance writer for websites around the world. When she is not world-building and hanging out with her characters, she is reading or taking photographs of nature.

Follow Luica and learn more about her books at @luciadamisa on instagram.

Book Feature: The Emperor by Israh Azizi

Welcome to the Book Feature of  The Emperor, book 3 in Israh Azizi's epic Heroes of the Empire series.

“Because this is your destiny.” “Your destiny is to fight.”

Publication Date: November 24, 2024

Genre: Young Adult/ Epic Fantasy

Features

⦁ Character Driven

⦁ Found Family

⦁ Slow Burn Romance

⦁ Foretold Prophecy

⦁ War For The Throne

⦁ Unlikely Allies

⦁ Unique Magic System

⦁ Morally Grey Characters

⦁ Chosen One

Synopsis

The crown prince of the Empire, Honzio Hartinza, has become a prisoner within his own palace. Uluzar control has overtaken Hearcross, and with the Tariqin threat remaining too, the battle is far from over. To restore order, Honzio allies with a Savorian warrior and darkness itself in the form of a despised adversary, but it’s belief in himself that will be key to saving his land, people, and crown.

Velamir chooses between his great love and best friend, leaving Jax’s fate in Coralie’s hands until he can track down Natassa’s captors. His desperate search leads him to Devorin. In the icy kingdom, he encounters a group proclaiming him the hero they’ve been searching for and learns the last words of a father he barely knew, whose own past reveals the course of Velamir’s future and knowledge that could end the war and bind the lands forevermore.

Natassa evades her abductors and finds refuge with the Elders. She seeks the order’s aid in battling her shadows, but when she’s forced to wield them to her advantage, she learns of a pact made with them long ago. The shadows want something from her. The Golden Phoenix, the Elders call her, telling her of a prophecy. Natassa must accept her role in it and cross one of two paths: risk everything to destroy evil for good or open the portal to a realm of spirits and burn the world to ashes.

AVAILABLE ON AMAZON

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Israh Azizi resides in the land of ten thousand lakes with her family and five cats. Since she was a little girl she has been a lover of words and fanciful tales. It was her dream to one day share a story of her own with the world. With sheer determination, lots of love, and a decent amount of caffeine, she managed to make that dream come true. Besides reading and writing, she has a dizzying number of hobbies, some of which include bossing around her younger siblings, experimenting with new baking recipes, and playing board games with her family and close friends. When life’s plot twists don’t cross her path and her fingers aren’t dancing across the keyboard building a fantastical adventure, she can usually be found in a quiet corner with a good book and a steaming cup of coffee.

BOOK FEATURE: Even Vampires Bleed by E.V. Sauvage

 The Even After series is back with EVEN VAMPIRES BLEED. If you enjoy paranormal/ shifter romance, you are going to want to read this! It's available now!

Even Vampires Bleed (The Even Ever After Series Book 2)

Publication Date: March 28, 2025

Genre: Paranormal Fantasy

Features

🦇She is a bat-shifter/he is a cockatoo

🦇Forced proximity

🦇One bed

🦇Who did this to you?

🦇Grumpy/sunshine

🦇Amnesia

🦇Female rage

They have deceived the humans, led them to believe they’re archangels, ruling over the world for far too long.

But the bird shifters have nothing angelic or good.

They maim, they torture, they kill.

When they don’t toy with people’s brains…

That’s what happened to my father. That’s what happened to my other half, Léandre.

I found the first, his skull open on an operation table, after he was taken prisoner, and the second still has a chip in his brain, ready to blow up his mind.

My world is one thread away from unraveling.

But I won’t let them win.

My name is Cassiopé. I’m a bat-shifter, a vampire, as humans like to call us, and those birds are going to pay for what they’ve done to the men I love.

Do I have what it takes to avenge them?

Only time will tell…

Don't forget to get lost at the start.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

E.V. Sauvage is a French author who writes in English and lives in Paris.

When she's not writing, you can find her reading books, collecting them, trying to paint or sew.

BOOK FEATURE: A War of Crowns by Ashley Willingham

 Such a pretty cover!  A War of Crowns is the first book in Ashley Willingham's new series!  An epic no, spice fantasy romance meets intrigue in this first installment in the War of Crowns saga.

 If you love medieval politics, sweeping tales told from multiple POVs, and slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers romance, read A War of Crowns today! Perfect for readers who want all the epic scope of A Game of Thrones but none of the explicit content.

A War of Crowns: An Epic, No-Spice Fantasy Romance (Book One)

Publication Date: March 24, 2025

Genre: Epic Fantasy Romance/ No Spice

Features

⦁ Enemies-to-lovers

⦁ Slow burn

⦁ Third-person multi-POV

⦁ Political intrigue

⦁ Good vs. Evil

⦁ Disability rep (chronic pain and achondroplasia)

⦁ Adult characters (FMC is 30; MMC is 40)

Seraphina prayed for a miracle. But the Lord on High sent him.

The war began the day 29-year-old Seraphina de la Croix became Elmoria's first ruling queen. Two hundred years of peace shattered in an instant–all because the world thought her too weak to hold her family's throne. She's determined to prove them wrong.

But Seraphina wasn't born to rule.

She was born to marry the King of Drakmor, Edmund Hargrave, and sit at his side as a mere consort. Now, thrust into a dangerous world of political intrigue and divine magic, Seraphina must end the war and save her people before it's too late. But with dark forces stirring and enemies threatening at all sides, she stands to lose far more than just her life should she fail to secure victory in this deadly war of crowns.

Especially when a new contender enters the arena: the true King of Drakmor, who supposedly died fifteen years ago.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Ashley Willingham is an author of clean fantasy romance written for adults. Her books feature high-stakes plots, swoony romance, and absolutely no spice. Her debut novel, A War of Crowns, releases March 24, 2025. She currently lives in Arkansas with her husband, their two young children, and one very fluffy dog.

Book Feature: Fallen Kainat by Jawairia Ali

 Fallen Kainat, a dark romantasy with "Snow White & the Huntsman" vibes. We are with R&R Book Tours again to check out this steamy dual POV, dark dystopian romance with revenge vibes, soulmates, and magical beings.

Fallen Kainat (Fallen Shu'al #1) 

Publication Date: March 24, 2025

Genre: Dark Romantasy

Featured Tropes

🗡️ Mild Enemies to Lovers

🎖️ Military x Secret Agent

🍎 Snow White and The Huntsman Vibes

💫 Magical Beings

❤️‍🔥 Forced Proximity

👑 He Falls First

🔥 Feminine Rage

🏛️Political Romance

✨Muslim/Desi Rep

Mirror, mirror on the wall,

He's the devil who’ll burn them all,

She's the moth drawn to his flame,

And I'm just here to watch their game…

Huzayn Sinwar is the kind of killer I admire. Swift. Talented. Ruthless.

The Ifritin are, after all, the most malevolent of the Djinn — known for their immense strength and ability to wield fire. Huzayn has been stranded on Earth ever since the destruction of the portal to our homeland, Qafriya. So he needs something, badly.

And I need him.

Sergeant Kainat Pirani is a betrayed woman in search of new beginnings. Despite her mother’s warnings, she follows her military instincts—and Huzayn chooses Kainat to be his personal security detail. So much the better. She may just be the missing key to…everything.

And I? I am Ramad. This is the beginning of my revenge.

COMING 3/24/25 

ARC BOOK FEATURE: Every Thread of Light by Sarah Zimm

 In the kingdom of Magus, war and winter reign. Every Thread of Light is book two in the Whispers of Dust & Darkness series.

Every Thread of Light: An Epic Dark Fantasy Romance (Whispers of Dust & Darkness Book 2)

Expected Publication Date: March 25, 2025

Genre: Dark Fantasy Romance

The thrilling dark fantasy romance sequel to Every Dark Shadow, about a realm where magic-born fight for freedom against the monarchy and the last living Descendant of her god line faces an alliance with her enemy to save them. Perfect for fans of fantasy books like Six of Crows and A Game of Thrones, as well as readers who love epic fantasy worlds filled with secrets, bargains, and betrayal.

In the Kingdom of Magus, Ophelia Dannan’s magic has reawakened, but at dire costs. Though she’s inherited the powers of a goddess, she’s haunted by the events in Wythe and the desperate choices she made to save the lives of her people.

As war breaks out, she and Falcon lick their wounds in the Underbelly, waiting for word on Hart and Rune. There, Ophelia plots to end the centuries-old battle for the throne by unearthing and destroying three elusive primordial relics—but she isn’t the only one who seeks them. If the Gray King retrieves the instruments first, the magic-born will rot in endless servitude, and if the relics fall into the Darkwielder’s hands, his vengeance may obliterate every mortal.

To save Magus from ruin, Ophelia finds herself making a bargain with a dangerous enemy—one that plunges her into a harrowing game of trust, politics, and dark secrets. To win, she’ll have to master her horrifying magic, mend her shattered soul, and decide how far she’ll go to shape her fate—or she and her kingdom will be destined for destruction.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

 

Sarah Zimm is the debut author of epic fantasy romance EVERY DARK SHADOW releasing August 29, 2023. She lives in Wisconsin with her husband and son and two quirky mutts. She has a BA in journalism and mentors young authors. By the glow of the moon, she pens YA and adult fantasy adventures dusted with parallel worlds and slow-burn romance. When she's not writing, she's ever consumed with a good book, reheating tea, watching her husband jump around on stage with his guitar, and scrutinizing the shadows that lurk in the woods.

Learn more about Sarah Zimm and her book on Amazon

 

BOOK FEATURE: Eternally Yours (Druid Duo Book 2)

 Happy St. Patrick's Day! And happy release day of Eternally Yours!

Eternally Yours (Druid Duo Book 2)

Publication Date: March 17, 2025

Genre: Urban Fantasy/ Celtic Mythology

Tropes: (Across the Duo)

- found family

- morally grey hero

- magical tattoo

- fated mates

- Druid/witch magic

- reluctant lovers

- a deal is made

When Abby Webber went on an Irish vacation, it was to spend time with her bestie, see a few castles, and drink Guinness. She didn’t expect to get marked for death by the Dullahan, nor that Erimon, the sexy biker who saved her life, would be an immortal warrior Druid. He gave her an essential part of his power, awakening her true purpose—to end the Dullahan’s chaos cycle for good.

Abby, still marked, and with the blood moon on the horizon heightening Death’s power, must band together with old friends and new to save herself and future generations from his wrath. There’s only one problem: the Dullahan isn’t working alone this time. Will Abby’s untapped magic and the indestructible eternal bond she’s formed with Erimon be enough to stop the ravenous Celtic death god? Or will failing to control her new powers doom them for eternity?

GET IT HERE

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

An adult romance writer who has been writing since she could pick up a pencil. After the insanity of obtaining a bachelor’s and master’s degree in cybersecurity, creating worlds to escape to still ate at her very soul. She started writing FanFiction (which can still be found if you scour the internet ;) ), and soon felt the need to get her original ideas on paper. And so the adventure began.

She lives in Colorado with her husband and two fur babies, and revels in an enemies to lovers trope with a slow burn.

www.carlyspade.com

Book Feature: GODDESS GAME by Shelia Lee Brown

 What if you always knew the safest path—until suddenly, you didn’t?

Goddess Game is a charming contemporary fantasy about second changes, self-discovery, and learning the most meaningful moments in your life. These are the ones you can't predict, leading to sometimes the scariest choices leading to the best rewards. 

  GODDESS GAME

AVAILABLE ON AMAZON

Published: January 13, 2025

Genre: Contemporary/ Humorous/ Romance Women's Fiction

Pages: 194 

Synopsis

 

Bethany Hart has spent her life using a secret superpower: the ability to see possible futures and choose the least risky path through any social situation. For decades, she’s avoided conflict, surprises, and heartbreak, crafting a quiet, predictable life.

But when a chance encounter with a charming stranger at the grocery store causes her ability to glitch—offering her a glimpse of a perfect future before vanishing entirely—Bethany is left navigating life without her supernatural safety net. As awkward mishaps mount and long-buried emotions resurface, she begins to wonder: has her gift been protecting her, or holding her back?

With the support of her best friend Jenna, her unexpectedly wise ex-husband Caleb, and a mysterious spiritual guide named Fiona, Bethany embarks on a journey of self-discovery. She soon realizes that true strength isn’t found in controlling every outcome—it’s in having the courage to embrace uncertainty.

A heartwarming contemporary fantasy about taking risks, facing fears, and opening your heart to life's infinite possibilities—even when you have no idea what comes next.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sheila Lee Brown is a writer, artist, and generally very curious person. She spent her childhood playing outdoors in the woods surrounding her home and making up stories with her three siblings. She has tried several careers including teaching high school and becoming a Park Ranger. Sheila currently lives with her husband and their dog and enjoys writing, reading, drawing silly cartoons, and always learning and growing. 

Learn more about Sheila and her other works at http://www.tz-books.com

Follow Sheila on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/sheilaleebrown

BOOK FEATURE: Spells & Spices by Kay Clancy

 Hold on to your broomsticks and get ready for a magically delicious ride in "Spells & Spices," a tale brewed in a Caribbean cauldron!

Spells & Spices

Publication Date: October 1, 2024

Genre: Urban Fantasy/ Witchy

Feature

⦁ Spells and rituals

⦁ Witches

⦁ Lots of food

⦁ Magiked cupcakes

⦁ Caribbean culture

⦁ Romance

Join Aditi Crawley, a spirited young witch of Caribbean descent, as she teams up with her crafty grandmother, an eclectic coven of six, and her trusted corgi familiar to unravel ancient secrets and face off against a dark evil threatening Raven’s Peak, Georgia.

Amid whispered hexes and magicked cupcakes, Aditi's path entwines with Alexander, a mysterious celestial witch with secrets as potent as the strongest potion. Together, they brew up a slow-burn romance sparked by a shared desire to do what is right and an exploration of each other’s cultures through food. But watch out – danger lurks in the shadows, ready to cast a spell on their newfound love.

Get ready for a spellbinding adventure brimming with intrigue, laughter, self-discovery, and family bonds, all seasoned with Caribbean flavors. It's a witchy delight that'll leave you craving more magic and mystery!

AVAILABLE NOW!

Get it on Amazon

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Kay Clancy is an emerging contemporary fantasy writer based in Georgia USA. With a passion for storytelling ignited at a young age, she has honed her craft over the years through extensive reading and dedicated writing practice.

Drawing inspiration from a variety of sources, including her childhood experiences of growing up on the small Caribbean Island of Trinidad, she weaves narratives that captivate readers with their depth, authenticity, and emotional resonance.

When not immersed in the world of writing, Kristen can be found, enjoying a cup of Earl Grey tea in her herb garden and road tripping across the US with her son Connor and loving husband Thomas.

Check out all her latest updates on her Instagram author.kay.clancy

BOOK FEATURE: City of Snakes by Mariet Kay

 City of Snakes is the exciting follow-up to Born of Starlight. It will be released on December 29th, and we've got the hot details!

City of Snakes (Legends of Henosis #2)

Expected Publication Date: Dec 29

Genre: Fantasy Romance

FEATURES 

⦁ Queen of a fallen city

⦁ Brooding Widower

⦁ Shadow wielding king

⦁ Enemies-to-lovers

⦁ She owes him a debt

He destroyed her ancestors’ city. She is bound by oath to be his ally. A prophecy ties their fates. Soon they will discover who the true enemy is.

After Source-wielders attack her city, it is left in shambles. Queen Sybilla Wymark sees only one opportunity to protect her independent reign: honor her blood oath to follow a grumpy, ill-tempered King into an enemy realm. Sybilla expected his land to be a desert wasteland—what she had always been told it was. But when she arrives, she is confronted with a vibrant place full of magic and a surprising prophecy that forces her to wonder what other lies had she been fed?

Centuries ago, King Krait Darvanda built a sanctuary away from the land that outcasted Source magic. An alliance with the strong-willed Queen Wymark seems prudent…until he finds out that she might be bound to his destiny. To his dismay, Krait realizes that the only way he can prevail against a long rising threat to his realm is fighting by her spoiled, foul-mouthed side.

ADD TO GOODREADS

COMING DECEMBER 29th, 2024

Available Now on Amazon

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mariet Kay is a fantasy romance author who lives in Phoenix, Arizona, with her husband and a pack of rescue animals. Her debut novel, "Born of Starlight," is the inaugural installment of the Legends of Henosis series. Mariet has a decade-long career in digital marketing and has always possessed a passion for digital media and content creation.

BOOK SPOTLIGHT: The Forbidden King by S.T. Fernandez

 

The Forbidden King is an Heir of Atlantis Novella (Book 1.5). It should be read after reading The Veiled Heir (Book 1). This is a spicy romantasy, meaning a blend of romance and fantasy.  And we are celebrating with a Blog Tour with R&R Book Tours

The Forbidden King (The Heir of Atlantis series)

Publication Date: December 3, 2024

Genre: Romantic Fantasy

FEATURES

🙅‍♀️ Forbidden Love

🤫 Secrets

❤️ Forced Proximity 

🌶 Spicy Romantasy 

💀 Love After Death

❤️‍🔥 Human X Fae

🧜🏻‍♂️ Age Gap

❤️‍🩹 Grieving/Healing

👑 Royalty X Commoner

👨‍❤️‍💋‍👨 Friends to Lovers

🔮 Mating Bond Revelations

A chambermaid bound to her family's prestigious palace legacy. A King harboring a secret bound to shatter his world.

Leader Reneah Diaz, the unparalleled head of the palace chambermaids and valets, was a figure of admiration and respect. Her family’s legacy amongst the staff was not just coveted, but revered. But when the grieving Fae King returns to Atlantis with the Heir in tow, the human chambermaid breaks all the rules and forms an unexpected and unique friendship with father and daughter. This friendship, unlike any other, born in the most unlikely of circumstances, opens up a world of secrets and revelations about his mating bond with the deceased Queen Neleah, secrets that not a soul alive knows of.

A hidden shame plagues the Fae King, a secret so rare that it could shatter the perceptions Neleah and Cathan carefully built. But when undeniable chemistry flourishes with his human chambermaid, he feels something he never dared to dream of—something worth risking his reputation and his daughter’s.

In a world where palace politics expressly forbids relations between the royal family and the palace staff, and where relations between humans and Fae are incredibly taboo, Cathan’s unusual request for Reneah to take residence in the royal wing does not go unnoticed by her superior or her subordinates. And when their affections become something more, Reneah and Cathan must face a heart-wrenching decision: distance themselves or risk destroying her family’s legacy and his reputation forever.

AVAILABLE NOW ON AMAZON

For Mature Readers 18+ Trigger and content warnings can be found at the beginning of the book and on STFernandez.com. 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

S.T. Fernandez (a.k.a. Stephanie) is a Latinx author originally from Orlando, Florida. She lives in the beautiful small beach town of Ventura, California, with her husband and two wiener dogs. Stephanie graduated with a Bachelor's in English Literature from Saint Leo University outside Tampa, Florida.

An avid reader of all things romance, Stephanie mostly reads books in the fantasy and paranormal romance genres. She enjoys creating stories that readers can disappear into just as much as she enjoys disappearing into a good book. When she’s not writing or marketing like a mad woman, she’s likely out on her patio soaking up the California sun with a book in one hand and a nice glass of red wine in the other.