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Raccoon Literary Stash Event
Categories
Fantasy
Magical Bonds
Cecilia Agetun
In a world where magic is sacrificed for peace, one girl’s defiance sends her on a journey to unravel the truth.
Themes and Tropes: Quest For A Lost Item, Fated Mates, Magical Bond, Found Family
Representation: None
Age Category: Young Adult
Intimacy Level: 2
Violence Level: Mod
Swearing Level: Mild
Written POV: First Person
Book Type: Ongoing Series
Ending: Happy For Now
From within the Light
C. Warner-Thompson
Imagine if you found angels weren’t only real, but they had always been close to you, protecting you from the demons. What would you do?
Themes and Tropes: Second Chances, Amnesia Romance, Found Family, Secret identities
Representation: None
Age Category: New Adult
Intimacy Level: 1
Violence Level: Mild
Swearing Level: None
Written POV: Dual POV
Book Type: First in the series
Ending: Love Story (HEA not guranteed)/Romantic subplot
Before the Frost
Gabriella Tejada
Experience the magic of Snowlight in this enchanting tale of friendship and what the holidays truly mean.
Themes and Tropes: Magical Bond, Found Family, Emotional Scars/PTSD, Childhood friendship; holiday magic
Representation: Non-Traditional Families, Cultural Diversity
Age Category: Young Adult
Intimacy Level: None
Violence Level: Mild
Swearing Level: None
Written POV: Dual POV
Book Type: Novella
Ending: Unresolved Longing
Death’s Knight
Jena Rey
The world has labored under the curse of the Lich for 100 years. Can a young Journeyman Knight and the last healer in the world find the key to ending the Lich’s rein?
Themes and Tropes: Enchanted Object, Quest For A Lost Item, Found Family, Gods & Mythology
Age Category: Adult
Intimacy Level: 1
Violence Level: Moderate
Swearing Level: Moderate
Written POV: Dual POV
Book Type: First in Series
Ending: HEA
A Twist of Faerie
K M Jackways
A librarian witch follows her sister to another world. But when she is captured, the guard helps her uncover the fae realm’s secrets.
Themes and Tropes: Hidden World, Fated Mates, Kingdoms & Monarchies, Fantasy Races
Representation: Disability
Age Category: Adult
Intimacy Level: 2
Violence Level: Mild
Swearing Level: Mild
Written POV: Dual POV
Book Type: Standalone
Ending: Happy For Now
Help Wanted: New Devil
S.R. Marks
Death has to hire a new Devil. The only good thing is that the hiring process can’t kill him.
Themes and Tropes: Hidden World
Representation: None
Age Category: New Adult
Intimacy Level: 1
Violence Level: Moderate
Swearing Level: None
Written POV: Multi Person
Book Type: First in Series
Ending: Not a Love Story
Embers of Ghostbound Kings (Omnibus)
Sophea Chan
He was born to rule the Spectral Syndicate; she was meant to question everything it stands for. When Siles meets Madi, desire becomes rebellion, and truth becomes a weapon. But resurrection has its price—what once bound their souls now threatens to unmake them both.
Themes and Tropes: Opposite Attract, Forbidden Love, Political Intrigue, Mafia/Organized Crime, Fantasy Races
Representation: Ethnic
Age Category: Adult
Intimacy Level: 3
Violence Level: Severe
Swearing Level: Mild
Written POV: Multi POV
Book Type: Complete Series
Ending: Happy For Now
Bound by Magic
Ivy Winterbourne
A portal, a wish, and two weeks in the fae realm, where hearts can’t help but collide.
Themes and Tropes: Opposites Attract, Small Town Charm, Hidden World, Fated Mates
Representation: None
Age Category: Adult
Intimacy Level: 1
Violence Level: None
Swearing Level: None
Written POV: First Person
Book Type: First in Series
Ending: Happy For Now
Romantasy
Reign of Malice
Aisha Urooj
Aurora has spent her whole life in fear of the wicked witch’s curse. But on her sixteenth birthday, everything will change, for better or for worse. What if her worst nightmare comes true?
Themes and Tropes: Magical Mentor, Royalty In Disguise, Kingdoms & Monarchies, Secret identities
Representation: Non-Traditional Families, Cultural Diversity
Age Category: New Adult
Intimacy Level: 1
Violence Level: Mild
Swearing Level: Mild
Written POV: Third Person
Book Type: Duology or duet
Ending: Love Story (HEA not guaranteed)/Romantic subplot
Tides of Fate and Freedom
Crystal Frost
When her last chance at freedom is ripped away, Adyli risks everything by stowing aboard a pirate ship, only to be discovered and forced into a dangerous bargain with its feared captain. With the sea closing in and her past close behind, she must choose what she’s willing to sacrifice—freedom, survival, or her heart.
Themes and Tropes: Found Family, One bed, Secret identities, Captain vs Stowaway
Representation: Vitiligo – one of the side characters
Age Category: New Adult
Intimacy Level: 1
Violence Level: Mild
Swearing Level: None
Written POV: Single POV
Book Type: Novella
Ending: HEA
This Rotting Heart
Celeste Baxendell
When Princess Hellebore, a skilled alchemist, is abducted by her people’s ancient enemy, the Sun Elves, and forced to marry their king, will she give them her skills to save them, or will she keep her alchemy, and her heart, hidden away?
Themes and Tropes: Enemies To Lovers, Kingdoms & Monarchies, Kidnapping, Arranged Marriage
Representation: None
Age Category: New Adult
Intimacy Level: 2
Violence Level: Moderate
Swearing Level: None
Written POV: Third Person
Book Type: Standalones
Ending: HEA
Forbidden Gift
C.L. Carhart
Gisela faces down her darkest fears due to her uncle’s greed.
Themes and Tropes: Forbidden Love, Rescue Romance, Magical Bond, Secret Society/Cults
Representation: Disability, Non-Traditional Families, Immigrant/Refugee, LGBTQ
Age Category: Adult
Intimacy Level: 2
Violence Level: Moderate
Swearing Level: Mild
Written POV: First Person
Book Type: Novella
Ending: HEA
Breaking Up With A Fae
Tasha Creed
She thought it was just a silly childhood promise whispered into the woods, the kind that vanishes with growing up. She never imagined it would bind her to a Fae prince or that one day she’d wake to find herself his bride.
Themes and Tropes: Royalty In Disguise, Forbidden Love, Fated Mates, Forced Proximity
Representation: None
Age Category: Adult
Intimacy Level: 2
Violence Level: Moderate
Swearing Level: None
Written POV: First Person
Book Type: On-going series
Ending: HEA
Fairytale
Midnight Prince
Aisha Urooj
A witch’s curse. Frog by day. Prince at night.
Themes and Tropes: Secret identities
Representation: Neurodiversity, Cultural Diversity
Age Category: Young Adult
Intimacy Level: None
Violence Level: None
Swearing Level: None
Written POV: First Person
Book Type: Series of Standalones
Ending: Happy For Now
Horror
Kraulaak
S.R. Marks
Kraulaak is the spine-chilling first book in the Frozen Wasteland series. If you crave unsettling mysteries, smoldering rage, and the terrifying power of women who refuse to disappear, then you won’t be able to put down S.R. Marks’ menacing tale.
Themes and Tropes: Secret Society/Cults, Lovecraftian Horror
Representation: None
Age Category: Adult
Intimacy Level: None
Violence Level: Severe
Swearing Level: Severe
Written POV: Multi POV
Book Type: First in Series
Ending: Tragedy
Mystery
A Mysterious Christmas Collection
Michele Pariza Wacek
A fun crossover Christmas cozy mystery collection with 2 mysteries–one from the Charlie Kingsley Mysteries (Secret Santa Murder) and one from The Redemption Detective Agency (The Mysterious Case of the Dead Elf).
Themes and Tropes: Opposites Attract, Small Town Charm, Found Family, cozy mystery
Representation: None
Age Category: Adult
Intimacy Level: 1
Violence Level: Mild
Swearing Level: None
Written POV: First Person
Book Type: Short story collection
Ending: Romantic subplot/HEA later in the series
Science Fiction
Zombies and Cricket
Ima Ghoul
My chest tightens as I lick my lips, trying to will away the intrusive thought, and now guilty pleasure, of wondering if mozzies have edible brains. So, it is happening, and relatively fast.
Themes and Tropes: Friends To Lovers, Opposites Attract, Small Town Charm, Rescue Romance, Post-Apocalyptic Survival, Genetic Modifiction/Cyborg
Representation: None
Age Category: New Adult
Intimacy Level: 2
Violence Level: Mild
Swearing Level: Mild
Written POV: First Person
Book Type: Duology or duet
Ending: Happy For Now
Paranormal
Seashells & Mistletoe
Kay Leyda
A magical bed and breakfast, a town famous for their folklore, and found family in the most unexpected places. A sweet paranormal romance in the Cozy Christmas Collective.
Themes and Tropes: Small Town Charm, Forbidden Love, Found Family
Representation: Non-Traditional Families
Age Category: Adult
Intimacy Level: 1
Violence Level: None
Swearing Level: Mild
Written POV: Dual POV
Book Type: Series of Standalones
Ending: HEA
Even in the Darkest of Times
C.Warner-Thompson
Imagine being trapped in purgatory? Would you fight to escape it if you endangered your loved ones?
Themes and Tropes: Second Chances, Chosen One, Amnesia Romance, Other realms
Representation: None
Age Category: New Adult
Intimacy Level: 2
Violence Level: Moderate
Swearing Level: None
Written POV: Dual POV
Book Type: Complete series
Ending: Love Story (HEA not guranteed)/Romantic subplot
Penny Dreadful
Mary Hallberg
This is no ordinary love story. It’s one to die for.
Themes and Tropes: Forbidden Love, Found Family, Secret Society/Cults, love triangle
Representation: Non-Traditional Families
Age Category: YA
Intimacy Level: 2
Violence Level: Mild
Swearing Level: Moderate
Written POV: Third Person
Book Type: Duology or duet
Ending: Tragedy
Rhyme, Riddle, and Romance
Toni Cabell
She’s a grumpy faerie with a failing bakery and one very inept employee… too bad she can’t fire him. He’s a fastidious werewolf with a fondness for feng shui and one very sloppy boss… too bad he can’t quit.
Themes and Tropes: Enemies To Lovers, Fated Mates, Workplace Romance, Forced Proximity
Representation: Post traumatic stress disorder
Age Category: New Adult
Intimacy Level: 2
Violence Level: Mild
Swearing Level: None
Written POV: Dual POV
Book Type: Series of standalones
Ending: HEA
Return to Mooncrest Inn
Toni Cabell
She’s the woman he can’t forget. He’s the man she can’t forgive. When she returns home to help her ailing father, sparks fly, along with tail fins, fur, and fangs.
Themes and Tropes: Small Town Charm, Second Chances, Fated Mates, Forced Proximity
Representation: Mental Health
Age Category: Adult
Intimacy Level: 2
Violence Level: Mild
Swearing Level: None
Written POV: Dual POV
Book Type: Series of standalones
Ending: HEA
The Girl Who Loved Ghosts
K.C. Tansley
To protect my loved ones and stop the rise of an ancient evil, I must master forbidden magic, survive time travel, and uncover the truth buried in my ancestral line.
Themes and Tropes: Chosen One, Magical Bond, Time Travel Romance, Forced Proximity
Representation: Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity
Age Category: YA
Intimacy Level: 2
Violence Level: Moderate
Swearing Level: Mild
Written POV: First Person
Book Type: 4 or more books
Ending: Happy For Now
Memoirs of a Household Demon
Ben Logsdon
If angels can fall, why can’t demons rise?
Themes and Tropes: Second Chances, Hidden World, Found Family, Comedy
Representation: Ethnic
Age Category: Adult
Intimacy Level: 1
Violence Level: Severe
Swearing Level: Moderate
Written POV: First Person
Book Type: First in a series
Ending: HEA
Forever Mated: The Complete Series
Tasha Creed
Sometimes fate needs a little push.
Themes and Tropes: Friends To Lovers, Small Town Charm, Fated Mates, Found Family
Representation: None
Age Category: Adult
Intimacy Level: 2
Violence Level: None
Swearing Level: None
Written POV: First Person
Book Type: Complete series
Ending: HEA
Contemporary
Thunderstorms
Sue Macdonald
When aspiring reporter Tempest finds an old record with a mysterious song at her aunt’s house, she realises that she might be sitting on the biggest story the local newspaper has seen in a long time. Can she protect her scoop, and her heart or will Sebastian be able to steal them both?
Themes and Tropes: Small Town Charm, Workplace Romance, Forced Proximity, Rivals to Lovers
Representation: None
Age Category: New Adult
Intimacy Level: 3
Violence Level: None
Swearing Level: None
Written POV: Third person omniscient
Book Type: First in a series
Ending: HEA
Knot Meant to Be
Kylie Kidd
I would do anything to keep my daughter safe, even marry the man I once betrayed. I just didn’t expect him to become her hero…or mine.
Themes and Tropes: Second Chances, Found Family, Marriage of Convenience, Forced Proximity
Representation: Non-Traditional Families
Age Category: Adult
Intimacy Level: 3
Violence Level: Mild
Swearing Level: None
Written POV: Multi POV
Book Type: Standalone
Ending: HEA
Coming Home to Sunset Cove
Tori Mitchell
She came home to heal her heart. He’s waited years for a second chance.
Themes and Tropes: Friends To Lovers, Small Town Charm, Second Chances, Found Family
Representation: None
Age Category: Adult
Intimacy Level: 1
Violence Level: None
Swearing Level: None
Written POV: Dual POV
Book Type: First in a series
Ending: HEA
Honey
Sue Macdonald
Bea is finally getting close to achieving her dream of singing solo on stage at the Phoenix Club. But her peace, her plans, and her relationship are all threatened when it appears that someone else has fallen in love with her.
Themes and Tropes: Friends To Lovers, Small Town Charm, Love triangle (no cheating)
Representation: None
Age Category: New Adult
Intimacy Level: 3
Violence Level: None
Swearing Level: None
Written POV: Third person omniscient
Book Type: 4 or more books
Ending: HEA
Wisteria
Sue Macdonald
Twenty years after he walked out, Flora’s long-lost love is walking back in.
Themes and Tropes: Small Town Charm, Second Chances
Representation: None
Age Category: Adult
Intimacy Level: 3
Violence Level: None
Swearing Level: None
Written POV: Third person omniscient
Book Type: 4 or more books
Ending: HEA
The Other Side of Wild
Lindsey Saenz
Coming home gave me clarity, peace, and a safe place to dock in the midst of the storm. I want to be that for you. I want to be your lighthouse, Han.
Themes and Tropes: Found Family, Workplace Romance, Hockey
Representation: Mental Health
Age Category: Adult
Intimacy Level: 2
Violence Level: Mild
Swearing Level: Mild
Written POV: Dual POV
Book Type: Complete series
Ending: HEA
My Dear Ellie
Aisha Urooj
A thought-provoking, coming of age story about two best friends
Themes and Tropes: Friends To Lovers, Small Town Charm, Second Chances
Representation: Mental Health
Age Category: YA
Intimacy Level: 1
Violence Level: Mild
Swearing Level: Mild
Written POV: First Person
Book Type: Complete series
Ending: Happy For Now
Don’t Hate the Player
Shelby Elizabeth
A swoony, slowburn high school romance between a sunshine and a grump partnered together on the varsity soccer team. Full of tension and feels, none of the spice.
Themes and Tropes: Small Town Charm, Found Family, Grumpy Sunshine, Slowburn
Representation: LGBTQ
Age Category: YA
Intimacy Level: 1
Violence Level: Mild
Swearing Level: Moderate
Written POV: Dual POV
Book Type: First in a series
Ending: HEA
The Carpenter’s Match
Harper Elliott
As Olivewood’s top carpenter, Walt can fix just about anything—except his own lonely heart. He’s never experienced the heart-pounding thrill of true love… until Kathy, the owner of the Cozy Inn, walks into his life and changes everything.
Themes and Tropes: Small Town Charm, Second Chances, Workplace Romance
Representation: None
Age Category: Adult
Intimacy Level: 1
Violence Level: None
Swearing Level: None
Written POV: Dual POV
Book Type: On-going series
Ending: HEA
When the Story’s Ending Changed
Madison Sheldon
Could you forgive the man who cost you everything—your family, your career, your very self?
Themes and Tropes: Second Chances, Enemies To Lovers, Found Family, Emotional Scars/PTSD, Romantic suspense; touch her and die
Representation: Non-Traditional Families, Cultural Diversity
Age Category: Adult
Intimacy Level: 1
Violence Level: Mild
Swearing Level: None
Written POV: First Person
Book Type: Series of Standalones
Ending: HEA
Falling for my Billionaire Butler
Amy Edsanders
What happens when a billionaire butler working in secret meets someone he can’t resist?
Themes and Tropes: Workplace Romance, Secret identities, Billionaire, Single Mom
Representation: None
Age Category: Adult
Intimacy Level: 1
Violence Level: None
Swearing Level: None
Written POV: Dual POV
Book Type: First in Series
Ending: HEA
RomCom
The RE-Do
Brianne Ritchie Córdova
“The Proposal” meets “Little Red Riding Hood” in this wild romcom reimagining of the classic fairytale, where ex-childhood best friends Red and the wolf are reunited when he unknowingly becomes her new assistant—and best shot at fulfilling her grandma’s dying wish.
Themes and Tropes: Friends To Lovers, Second Chances, Enemies To Lovers, Workplace Romance
Representation: Gluten Sensitivity/Celiac
Age Category: Adult
Intimacy Level: 2
Violence Level: None
Swearing Level: None
Written POV: Dual POV
Book Type: Novella
Ending: HEA
Love in the Stacks
Julie Milo
She’s focused on her career, not on the sweet coworker chipping away at the industrial-strength walls around her heart.
Themes and Tropes: Workplace Romance, Forced Proximity
Representation: Mental Health
Age Category: Adult
Intimacy Level: 2
Violence Level: None
Swearing Level: Mild
Written POV: Dual POV
Book Type: First in a series
Ending: HEA
Love in the Lab
Julie Milo
She’s determined to avoid distraction, no matter how good he may look in a lab coat.
Themes and Tropes: Enemies To Lovers, Workplace Romance, Forced Proximity
Representation: Neurodiversity
Age Category: Adult
Intimacy Level: 2
Violence Level: None
Swearing Level: Mild
Written POV: Dual POV
Book Type: On-going series
Ending: HEA
Love Never Happens with your Brother’s Best Friend
Francesca Spencer
The day Brodie Kent kissed me was the beginning but also the end. He left town, and me, to pursue his football dreams. Now, after years of zero contact, he’s back.
Themes and Tropes: Small Town Charm, Second Chances, Enemies To Lovers, One bed
Representation: None
Age Category: Adult
Intimacy Level: 2
Violence Level: None
Swearing Level: Mild
Written POV: Dual POV
Book Type: First in Series
Ending: HEA
No Kisses for the Neighbor Next Door
Francesca Spencer
A handsome firefighter. A straight-laced librarian. A small town spring fair where the spark of pent-up emotions is all set to burst into flames.
Themes and Tropes: Opposites Attract, Small Town Charm, Slow burn, Neighbors to Lovers
Representation: None
Age Category: Adult
Intimacy Level: 2
Violence Level: None
Swearing Level: Mild
Written POV: Dual POV
Book Type: First in a series
Ending: HEA
Love and War in Woodhouse Hall
Sara Marks
Love and War in Woodhouse Hall is a witty, heartfelt rom-com perfect for fans of friends-to-lovers, matchmaking misfires, redemption arcs, and fresh Austen retellings. If you love sharp banter, campus drama, and a heroine who has to earn her happily ever after, you’ll adore Sara Marks’ modern take on Emma..
Themes and Tropes: Friends To Lovers, academic romance
Representation: None
Age Category: New Adult
Intimacy Level: 2
Violence Level: Mild
Swearing Level: Severe
Written POV: First Person
Book Type: On-going series
Ending: HEA
When She Bets
Amy Edsanders
A harmless bet on a single dad co-worker turns into everything.
Themes and Tropes: Workplace Romance, Forced Proximity
Representation: None
Age Category: Adult
Intimacy Level: 1
Violence Level: None
Swearing Level: None
Written POV: Dual POV
Book Type: Standalone
Ending: HEA
Under Sparkling Lights
Kay Leyda
Gigi Douglas has worked at Winter Wonderland for five years, moving up from a part time cashier to Head Baker. It is her favorite place in the world, where her park family makes the chilly holiday season full of warmth. Until she finds out that the park is struggling and the owners have hired a Park Engagement Consultant to determine if Winter Wonderland can be saved or if it should be shut down.
Themes and Tropes: Found Family, Workplace Romance
Representation: None
Age Category: New Adult
Intimacy Level: 1
Violence Level: None
Swearing Level: None
Written POV: Dual POV
Book Type: First in a series
Ending: HEA
Paranormal Crime
Specter Inspector: Dead and Back Again #1
C. Rae D’Arc
Welcome to the World of Novel: Where our Fiction is their Reality. In the land of Mystery, nothing is as it seems.
Themes and Tropes: Royalty In Disguise, Amnesia Romance, Workplace Romance, Emotional Scars/PTSD, Mafia/Organized Crime, Secret identities, Ghosts, Amateur Sleuth, Slow Burn
Representation: Cultural Diversity, Mental Health
Age Category: Adult
Intimacy Level: 2
Violence Level: Moderate
Swearing Level: None
Written POV: First Person
Book Type: First in Series
Ending: HEA