May Influencer Opportunities
Welcome to the May newsletter!
I'd like to apologize in advance to your TBR--because this newsletter is FILLED with amazing books that I just know you'll want to add to your TBR mountain!
Yes yes yes, I know, are you drowning in a pile of ARCs like I am? You're not alone! I'd love to suggest signing up for a few 'easy' teams, like cover reveals and release day teams, or giving the author a follow on social media if you aren't able to join their ARC team at this time. This kind of support goes a long way!!
Happy reading, everyone!
Blood Slumber by Vela Roth (@velarothauthor)
This novella is perfect for readers who have already read the Blood Grace series, as well as for readers new to this world who have not read the previous books.
ARC Team Application
Genre: Romantasy novella
Tropes: Sleeping beauty gender swap, Enemies to lovers, Forced proximity, Fake relationship, Vampires, Revenge, Forbidden magic, Spice with fangs
Open now through May 18
Frost and Death by LL Riley (@llrileyauthor)
Frost and Death is a romantic adaptation of The Snow Queen that brings together a captivating and classic story filled with fantasy, folklore, magic, and romance. This is a standalone book that will be part of an interconnected series.
ALC Team Application
Genre: Fantasy romance
Tropes: Snow Queen reimagining , Nurse back to health , Royalty, Character development, One bed/one blanket, Slow burn, Marriage of convenience/arranged marriage, Who did this to you?
Open now through May 14
How to Find a Nameless Fae by AJ Lancaster (@a.j.lancaster)
How To Find A Nameless Fae by AJ Lancaster is a standalone cozy-spicy fantasy romance novel retelling of Rumpelstiltskin. After forty years of waiting for the fae who claimed her in a firstborn bargain, an angry princess decides to find him herself.
ARC Team Application
Genre: Cozy fantasy romance
Tropes: Antagonists to lovers, Protagonists over 35, Cursed princess FMC, Dramatic Howl-esque MMC, Magical house that does its own dishes, Nerd/nerd, Magic proximity bond, Banter, Medium-burn spice
Open now through May 15
Of Silver and Curses by Maddox Grey (@maddoxgrey.author)
Of Silver and Curses is a spicy romantasy standalone featuring fated mates... who are very much not happy about it. Perfect for fans of stabby morally grey characters, forced proximity, banter and all the found family vibes.
ARC Team Application
Genre: Spicy romantasy standalone
Tropes: INSERT TROPES
Open now through May 1
Secrets and Starlight by Mel Braxton (@melenebraxton)
Her magic could destroy them all. Their passion could save the world.
ARC Team Application
Genre: Romantasy
Tropes: Shadow daddies, epic quests, enemies to lovers, loathing, steamy
Open now through May 18
The Gloom Sundered by Dana C. Brentson
Feature Tour + Giveaway Host (Physical copies available); eARC Team Application
Genre: Fantasy, Fantasy Romance, Dystopian Fantasy
Tropes: Ordinary MCs in a magical world, plus-size FMC, golden retriever MMC, friends to lovers, why choose spicy romantasy, political intrigue, magic storms, political Intrigue, chaotic magic
Feature tour + giveaway host: Open now through May 18
ARC Team: Open now through June 1
Three Shades Trilogy by Kimberly Grymes (@kgrymes.writes)
Set in a medieval fantasy world filled with adventure, danger, and unexpected twists, this special omnibus edition includes all three books, two short stories, a stunning new cover design by the amazing Holly Dunn, and brand-new character artwork by the talented Ciara Hartford.
Cover Reveal Team
Genre: YA dark fantasy
Tropes: Morally gray FMC, demons & angels, found family, mind bending magic, medieval fantasy world, unexpected twists
Open now through May 9
Natalie Wright Street Team (@nataliewrightauthor)
Natalie Wright is the author of the award-winning Dragos Primeri series, an epic fantasy series set in a world of dragons and dragomancers, rogues and mages, magic and mystery, court intrigue, and against-all-odds love stories.
Street Team Application
Genre: Epic fantasy
Tropes: An Epic Quest, Kingdoms at War, Love Against All Odds, Found Family, Magical Creature Sidekick, Dragons & Fantasy Creatures
Open now
The Steadfast One by Hannah Levin (@authorhlevin)
Dungeons & Dragons meets Romantasy in this light fantasy novel, perfect for those who enjoy found family and character-driven romance alongside adventure and rich world-building.
ARC Application (eARC)
Genre: Fantasy Romance
Tropes: Portal Fantasy, medium stakes, found family, epic quest, D&D vibes, black cat x golden retriever, all the banter
Open now through May 31
The Shadowbound and the False God by Fern A. Ellis (@fernaelliswrites)
In the wake of war and prophecy, Aisling Morrow will brave a decaying realm to rescue the Unseelie King—but in the god-forged darkness of Elowas, she must confront not only an ancient power, but the ghosts of the choices that brought her there. In this epic sequel, a human woman, a warrior, a Weaver, a worshipper, and a once-powerful king will discover that in a realm blackened and broken, only one certainty remains: fate is not quite through with the Red Woman yet.
ARC Application (eARC)
Genre: Fantasy Romance
Tropes: Trials, Found family, Touch him and die, Lost magic, Lore of ancients, Forestcore horror elements, Corruption of power, Hurt/comfort, Shadow magic, Morally grey characters, Reluctant chosen one (still), Soul-deep connection
Open now through May 10
Tempests & Tea Leaves by Rachel Morgan (@authorrachelmorgan)
Bridgerton meets cozy fae fantasy with a dash of Pride & Prejudice in this sparkling, no-spice tale of magical debuts, an enchanted tea house, and banter-filled romance.
Book Feature (physical book)
Genre: Cozy Fantasy Romance
Tropes: Hate to love, forced proximity, banter, flirting via letters, Pride & Prejudice coded characters, swoony not spicy
Open now through May 15
A Bargain So Bloody by Vasilisa Drake (@vasilisadrakebooks)
ARC Application (eARC, physical book, and audiobook), Street Team Sign Ups
Genre: Fantasy, Fantasy Romance, Dark Fantasy Romance, NA
Tropes: enemies to allies to lovers, slow burn, touch her and die, only one horse, only one bed (for warmth), secret identities, vampire x "human"
Open now through May 31
The Cruelty of Day by Ashley Bresee (@ashbreseewrites)
Cover Reveal Team
Genre: Dark Fantasy Romance
Tropes: Morally Grey Rogues, Fae Royalty, Mental Health Rep, Found Family, Tragic Backstory
Open now through May 10
Hell Sent by Nina K. Westra (@ninakwestra)
No mortal could love a demon, and a demon shouldn’t love anyone at all.
ARC Application (eARC), Street Team Sign Ups
Genre: Dark Fantasy Romance, Fantasy Monster Romance
Tropes: Male POV, prickly cinnamon roll demon hero, character growth, trauma recovery, morality chain, action/adventure, reluctant allies to lovers, high fantasy, forced proximity, spicy, novella
Open now through May 18
Demon Bound by Nina K. Westra (@ninakwestra)
Raiya would do anything to escape her husband’s mistreatment… even make a deal with a demon who feeds on lust and fear. When she finds a demon chained in her husband’s dungeon, she offers herself to him in exchange for his protection.
ARC Application (audiobook), Street Team Sign Ups
Genre: Dark Fantasy Romance, Fantasy Monster Romance
Tropes: Dark high fantasy setting, cinnamon roll alpha hero, enemies to lovers-ish, monster romance, academic heroine, spicy magic, size difference, action/adventure, forced proximity, standalone in a series
Open now through May 18
Potions & Prejudice by Tee Harlowe (@teeharlowe)
Witch hates warlock. Warlock hates witch. Warlock falls for witch.
…Things get very, very complicated.
Street Team Sign Ups
Genre: Fantasy Romance
Tropes: Enemies to lovers, slow burn romance, he falls first, only one closet, cottagecore vibes
Open now through May 12
Must Love Scones and Secrets by Maisy Magill (@authormaisymagill)
ARC Application (eARC), Street Team Sign Ups
Genre: Fantasy Romance, Cozy Fantasy Romance with Spice
Tropes: Royal romance, Grumpy/sunshine, Forced proximity, Small town magic, Magical animal companions, Hidden identity, Found family, Guaranteed HEA, Fish out of water, Medium Spice 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Open now through May
Bloody Black by Rhiannon Hargadon (@rhiannonhargadon)
ARC Application (eARC), Street Team Sign Ups, Cover Reveal Team
Genre: Dark Fantasy Romance
Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Deal with the Devil, SA Survivor FMC, He Falls First, Found Family,
Open now through May 31
A Fox Among Flames by Sara Puissegur (@authorsarapuissegur)
Street Team Sign Ups, Cover Reveal Team
Genre: Fantasy, YA
Tropes: epic quest, coming of age, court politics, friends to lovers, found family
Open now through May 30
This Midsummer Heart by C.K. Beggan (@ckbeggan)
Their love was once a midsummer night's dream that united elves and fae. Now these lovers turned enemies must depend on each other to survive the journey ahead.
ARC Application (eARC), Street Team Sign Ups
Genre: Fantasy Romance, Shakespeare retelling
Tropes: enemies to lovers, second chance romance, only one bed, only one horse, he falls first
Open now through May 14
The Garnet Tomb of Anwenja by Enna Hawthorn (@ennahauthor)
Book Feature (ebook & physical book), Release Day Team, Street Team Sign Ups
Genre: Fantasy Romance
Tropes: Forbidden love, fated mates, bodyguard, dark secrets, hidden identity, duel of honor
Open now
Phantom by Beth Ball (@bethballauthor)
ARC Application (eARC)
Genre: Fantasy, Dark Fantasy Romance
Tropes: morally gray MMC, forced proximity, stabby FMC, star-crossed lovers, secret identities, courtly intrigue, unfinished prophecy, multi-POV
Open now through May 13
A Wolf Of The Past - Part 1: A Force of Nature by Matilde Loureiro (@storms.of.paper)
Book Feature (ebook), Review Team (ebook)
Genre: Fantasy, Dark Fantasy Romance
Tropes: Fated mates, enemies to lovers, forced proximity, touch her and die, mixed feelings
Open now through May 31
The Serpent and the Silver Wolf by Kristen Coat (@kristencoar_author)
ARC Application (eARC)
Genre: Dark Fantasy Romance, Fantasy Monster Romance
Tropes: Fantasy Tropes, Past lives, Dual timelines, Elemental magic, Chosen one (not the FMC), Total war / Apocalyse pending, Mystery villain, Romance Tropes, Second chance - Morally grey/monster vibes, Mentor-Mentee: Duty bound cinnamon roll, Age gap with a twist, Forced Proximity, Love Triangle -> Why Choose / MFM
Open now through
Ink, Blood, and Other Afflictions by Kristen Coar (@kristencoar_author)
ARC Application (eARC)
Genre: Dark Fantasy Romance
Tropes: Plus size, 30+ librarian FMC; she's a serial killer, he cleans up; stalker cinnamon roll; everyone is morally grey; possessed by a snarky dark goddess
Open now
The Dream Mirrors: A Metaphysical Mystery of Magick Book 2 of the Witches of Maple Hollow series (@meganmaryauthor)
Street Team Sign Ups
Genre: Fantasy, YA, NA, Cozy, Metaphysical
Tropes: Found Family, Good vs Evil, Time Travel, Discovered Powers, Spiritual Awakening, Secret Societies, Fated Destiny, Talking Cats, Dream Interpretation
Open now through May 18
Seiber by E.A. Whyte (@eawhyte)
ARC Application (eARC)
Genre: Fantasy, YA, Dystopian
Tropes: Feminine Rage, Antihero, Technomage, Cyberpunk, Found Family, Unique Magic System
Open now through May 16