Wolf in the Shadows (Legend of All Wolves #5) by Maria Vale  Contemporary supernatural romance with a YA/New Adult vibe  Sourcebooks Casablanca, July 26, 2022  Pampered Shifter Julia Martel* has been molded into a superficial accessory, trained to accommodate others, particularly powerful men. When circumstances drag her into unfamiliar territory and strip her of all of her privileges she’s forced to choose who she will become. Omega wolf Arthur Graysson is compassionate and dangerous, an irresistible combination that challenges Julia in numerous ways. Fans of this outstanding series will recognize the continuation of this talented author’s distinctive blend of multifaceted characters, layers of emotional intimacy that connect individuals to each other and to their communities, and lyrical phrasing that conveys an appreciation for wild beings and places.  This final entry in the series continues the escalating momentum established by the previous stories to hit the u...

  Sweeter Than Honey (Honey Hill #2) by Joy Avery   Contemporary romance   Montlake, June 28, 2022   Successful baker Rylee Harris moved to Honey Hill, North Carolina after the death of her soldier husband. Sheriff Canten Barnes was born and raised in the quaint small town, moved away, then returned in the aftermath of his own heartache. Friendship lays the foundation for this funny, poignant, and utterly charming romance about grief, regrets, and second chances, where a 21st-century Mayberry from “The Andy Griffith Show” meets “Girlfriends" and “Insecure" in an irresistible mashup of throw-way-back hijinks that evoke old school sweetness at the heart of this love story.   Love and Latkes (Friendships and Festivals #3) by Stacey Agdern   Contemporary romance   Tule Publishing, October 2021   Batya Averman and Abe Neumann learn that they can run from themselves and their hearts' desires, but they can't hide or es...