Fantasy and Science Fiction
June 2025

Recent Releases
The Keeper of Lonely Spirits
by E.M. Anderson

Immortal ghost hunter Peter Shaughnessy, cursed to wander for eternity, may have finally found a home in Harrington, Ohio. But Peter must hunt down an angry spirit and confront his own tragic past if he wants to protect his new found family and the man he loves. For fans of: paranormal romantasy with a contemporary queer twist. Readers will also enjoy Disco Witches of Fire Island by Blair Fell or Rules for Ghosting by Shelly Jay Shore.
The River Has Roots
by Amal El-Mohtar

In the small town of Thistleford, the two youngest Hawthorn sisters tend to the magic on the edge of the Faerie with more devotion than anyone else. However, when Esther abandons an arranged marriage for her lover from the Faerie, her bond with Ysabel is not the only thing in danger. Heart-wrenching and spellbinding, this enrapturing family fairy tale is the solo debut from one of the co-authors of the viral sensation This Is How You Lose the Time War.  
 
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Eat the Ones You Love
by Sarah Maria Griffin

After losing her job and moving back in with her parents, Shell Pine is eager to get back on her feet, and the new job offer from beautiful florist Neve may be exactly what she needs. But the flower shop has a deadly secret, and this secret is hungry. For fans of: menacing monster lit with dark humor and rich prose such as But Not Too Bold by Hache Pueyo or Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell. 
 
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When the Moon Hits Your Eye
by John Scalzi

When the Earth's moon inexplicably turns into cheese, it turns the entire planet on its head. From astronauts to billionaires, teenagers and terminal patients, and everyone else besides, each character faces a surreal personal transformation over the course of a single lunar cycle. "Scalzi’s ability to balance scathing satire with heartfelt optimism shines" (Publishers Weekly) in this new title that will delight both long-time fans and newcomers looking for hopeful and hilarious science fiction.  
Tea You at the Altar
by Rebecca Thorne

In this third volume in the series that started with Can't Spell Treason Without Tea, Kianthe and Reyna are finally ready to say "I do" in just a week. But of course, everything is bound to go wrong with baby dragons, surprise parental visits, and conspiracies to overthrow the queen blocking their path to wedded bliss. For fans of: LGBTQIA+ cozy fantasy romance with a dash of intrigue such as The Honey Witch by Sydney Shields and Notorious Sorcerer by Davinia Evans. 
 
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