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The Family Jewels: A gay comedic mystery

February 25, 2026
Nathan
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The Family Jewels: A gay comedic mystery

Boom-chika-mao-mao, I guess?

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The 25th Hour: The Adventures of Mackenzie Mortimer, Book One

February 25, 2026
Nathan
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The 25th Hour: The Adventures of Mackenzie Mortimer, Book One

Apparently he’s not the only person at his junior high who isn’t there.

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New Covers For Old 2026: Day XXV

February 25, 2026
Nathan
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I believe today’s batch contains the single smallest change I’ve ever featured.

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The Mermaid and the Sailor: Glamour Galore, Book Three

February 24, 2026
Nathan
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The Mermaid and the Sailor: Glamour Galore, Book Three

Not as twee as this author’s last featured cover, but damn.

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Fangs & Fur: The Omnibus Edition

February 24, 2026
Nathan
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Fangs & Fur: The Omnibus Edition

Wolfie decided to make it a family business.

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New Covers For Old 2026: Day XXIV

February 24, 2026
Nathan
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There are enough honest improvements here to help rebuild your faith in humanity, and then a couple of sucker-punches to knock it down again.

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Naughty Astronautess: Glamour Galore

February 23, 2026
Nathan
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Naughty Astronautess: Glamour Galore

I can feel my balls shrinking just by looking at this.

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The Tomorrow Paradox: The Adventures of Mackenzie Mortimer, Book Two

February 23, 2026
Nathan
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The Tomorrow Paradox: The Adventures of Mackenzie Mortimer, Book Two

No, go back to your room until you’re willing to button your shirt.

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