The Shades of Sanctuary Series by Kass O'Shire

I never meant to ruin the world, yet here we are regardless. When the Lady created the world of Timonde as her own private dollhouse, she condemned millions of people to the cruel rule of an evil empire and its dark god of death, Orcus. Upon realizing the horrors she’s committed, the Lady decides to slumber for a thousand years as penance. Orcus has been obsessed with the Lady since he was created to be her ultimate nemesis... moreI never meant to ruin the world, yet here we are regardless. When the Lady created the world of Timonde as her own private dollhouse, she condemned millions of people to the cruel rule of an evil empire and its dark god of death, Orcus. Upon realizing the horrors she’s committed, the Lady decides to slumber for a thousand years as penance. Orcus has been obsessed with the Lady since he was created to be her ultimate nemesis. Disappointed in both her original act of creation and the solution she deems acceptable to atone for it, he determines that only he is qualified to mete out her punishment. When she wakes alone in Orcus’s bed, the Lady has no idea what to expect. His touch is entirely too sensual for punishment, but he seems determined to own her, body and soul. Submitting to his control might be the worst mistake she’ll ever make, because she risks losing the one thing she’s never really had… herself. An Intimate Excerpt from the Diary of Our Lady, Including and Account of Her Captivity Under Orcus, God of Death is an enemies to lovers tale about a creation goddess who has regrets and the death god she allows to punish her for them. 💀Divine enemies to lovers. 🌘Captor/captive. 💀He falls first, a thousand years ago. 🌘Funishment with shadow tentacles. 💀”Right now, you’re mine. All mine. ”. less

After years of using magic to suppress her pheromones around her gorgeous, grumpy, polar bear-shifter boss, Hanne finally has the chance to tell him how she feels. When Jorund is elected to the council of their tranquil town in the northern wilds, and she's promoted to his old position, it seems her years of bargaining might be over. But when she bares her soul, will he let their age gap get in the way, or will the former Head Ranger give her what every ermine-shifter wants. .. a good chase?

She has everything she needs for a solo trek through the Arctic: a sledge heaped with supplies, a little magic, and evidently, the eye of a polar bear shifter–who shouldn't even exist. Sirin is determined to find the source of magic, and nothing is going to stop her. Not expulsion from her guild, not their warnings about her “certain death,” and certainly not the damned polar bear stalking her through the taiga. Berne is a simple bear... moreShe has everything she needs for a solo trek through the Arctic: a sledge heaped with supplies, a little magic, and evidently, the eye of a polar bear shifter–who shouldn't even exist. Sirin is determined to find the source of magic, and nothing is going to stop her. Not expulsion from her guild, not their warnings about her “certain death,” and certainly not the damned polar bear stalking her through the taiga. Berne is a simple bear. He likes spending time shifted, a good meal, and apparently, round little scientists. When his duty to protect a thousand-year-old secret is tested against the strange pull he feels toward her, Berne can't help but sink his teeth into the one solution that might let him keep his adorable prey. For fans of determined plus-sized heroines and cinnamon-roll bear shifters, A Polar Expedition: and Other Stimulating Research Opportunities is the first standalone novella in The Shades of Sanctuary, where the vibes are cozy, the heat is high and the mates are monstrous. Grab a cup of tea and snuggle in, because while the burn might be slow the HEA is still only a few hours away! CWs and a list of tropes are available soon. Actual Est release date Summer '23. less

Stealing some horses from a magical fortress should be easy after raising twins and enduring two weeks with the orc that broke her heart. Catrin's half-orc children are going through a difficult. .. growing phase. But since their orcish father left while she was pregnant, she doesn't know how to help. When Torsten, the first orc to break her heart, swaggers back into her life, he's got all the answers she needs... moreStealing some horses from a magical fortress should be easy after raising twins and enduring two weeks with the orc that broke her heart. Catrin's half-orc children are going through a difficult. .. growing phase. But since their orcish father left while she was pregnant, she doesn't know how to help. When Torsten, the first orc to break her heart, swaggers back into her life, he's got all the answers she needs. Torsten has always regretted what happened with his best friend's sister when they were kids, but he had no choice. After fifteen years away, he's returned with no direction, no ties, and every reason to explore where they went wrong. A ridiculous horse heist might just be the perfect time to figure out what he wants in life… and it might involve an adorable rabbit-shifter and her orcish children. After all she's suffered, Catrin can't weather another heartbreak, but can she afford to miss out on a second chance at true love? For fans of plus-sized heroines and golden retriever orcs, On the Care and Keeping of Orcs is the second standalone in The Shades of Sanctuary, where the vibes are cozy, the heat is high and the mates are monstrous. Grab a cup of tea and snuggle in, because while there might be some angst along the way, the burn is fast, the stakes are low, and the HEA is only a few hours away! less

The Curious Incident of the Great Cookie Snackcident of 979 is a cozy, slower burn workplace romance with two MCs who connect over a shared passion for their calling. It features a demi heroine, a non-binary shadow monster, wooing with snacks, footnotes from an in world narrator, and shadow tentacle play!

It only takes a taste. .. Lost in strange waters after a narrow escape from captivity, Elspeth the selkie is determined to find and free her brother. When she runs into an orca-shifter who mistakes her for lunch, one drop of his blood on her pelt binds her to him. .. forever. Aegir is a notoriously talented shifter, playing pirates and playboys wherever his covert operations--or many lovers--take him. But when the selkie he rescued vanishes, he's plagued by memories of her. . moreIt only takes a taste. .. Lost in strange waters after a narrow escape from captivity, Elspeth the selkie is determined to find and free her brother. When she runs into an orca-shifter who mistakes her for lunch, one drop of his blood on her pelt binds her to him. .. forever. Aegir is a notoriously talented shifter, playing pirates and playboys wherever his covert operations--or many lovers--take him. But when the selkie he rescued vanishes, he's plagued by memories of her. .. and a letter that spells out her doom. As they come together to rescue Elspeth's brother, both must navigate their traumas, a bond neither wanted, and growing feelings for each other. Can Elspeth learn to trust someone who wears a different face every day? Kass O'Shire returns with more of your favorite cozy, spicy, monster romantasy and this time its a swashbuckling adventure that flips the traditional selkie tale on its head. As an interconnected standalone, it's the perfect place to dip your toes into the word of the Shades of Sanctuary, where the vibes are cozy, the heat is high, and the mates are monstrous. Grab your favorite drink, a cozy blanket, and preorder The Rake, Or The Orca Who Met His Match in a Selkie Desiring Revenge today! less

"Expect the first gift when the bell tolls one. ". All Cora wants for Yule is a few more shells for her collection, a cozy book by the fire, and t̶o̶ b̶e̶ s̶p̶o̶i̶l̶e̶d̶ b̶y̶ a̶ m̶i̶n̶o̶t̶a̶u̶r̶ to avoid the Yuletide Ball. Nymphs are supposed to be fun and flirty, but Cora has always been shy, bookish, and serious... more"Expect the first gift when the bell tolls one. ". All Cora wants for Yule is a few more shells for her collection, a cozy book by the fire, and t̶o̶ b̶e̶ s̶p̶o̶i̶l̶e̶d̶ b̶y̶ a̶ m̶i̶n̶o̶t̶a̶u̶r̶ to avoid the Yuletide Ball. Nymphs are supposed to be fun and flirty, but Cora has always been shy, bookish, and serious. If only Asterion, the minotaur of her dreams, would set his cap at someone else before she can disappoint him—like everyone else who has discovered her proclivity toward speeches on the differences between clams and mussels. Just when it seems she's successfully dissuaded him, on the eve of her loneliest holiday yet, she comes across a package on her doorstep, detailing Asterion's plan to woo. Three gifts, one night, one chance to prove he really sees her. "A Minotaur Tale in Prose. Being a Monster Romance for Yuletide" by Kass O'Shire is a cozy, gaslamp, holiday novella featuring a plus-sized nymph on the autism spectrum, and the cinnamon roll minotaur determined to prove that he loves her for all of who she is. With callbacks to A Christmas Carol, substituting spoiling for spectres, it's sure to become your favorite spicy tradition for heating up the holidays. Preorder it now to ensure your holiday enjoyment! less