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The Forgotten Kingdom by Signe Pike
The story continues in The Forgotten Kingdom, the second book in the astonishing Lost Queen trilogy, already hailed as “Outlander meets Camelot” (Kirsty Logan) and “The Mists of Avalon for a new generation” (Linnea Hartsuyker). AD 573. Imprisoned in her chamber, Languoreth awaits news in torment. Her husband and son have ridden off to wage war against her brother, Lailoken... -
![The Fae Artifactor by Honor Raconteur]()
The Fae Artifactor by Honor Raconteur
Rated: 4.64 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsPeople really have to stop kidnapping her…. Sevana has quite enough on her plate, what with her wonky magical core still spastically melting or exploding things on her. She has every intention of seeking professional help, if such a thing exists, but is stopped before she can even go back home. That is to say, she’s kidnapped. AGAIN... -
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![Age of War by Michael J. Sullivan]()
Age of War by Michael J. Sullivan
Rich in magic and adventure, Michael J. Sullivan’s soaring fantasy novels are masterworks of heroism, love, and sacrifice. Now, in Age of War, the epic battle between humankind and the cruel godlike beings who once ruled them finally ignites in all its fury. The alliance of humans and renegade Fhrey is fragile—and about to be tested as never before... -
![The Veil of Violence by Marilyn Marks]()
The Veil of Violence by Marilyn Marks
You must always trust in Jaevidan. This is the only way to remain in the light. After the Morrigan revealed themselves and her true nature became known, Adeline Colton is on the run. Seeking revenge for their fallen sister, they will hunt her to the end of the world. But there is another who pursues Adeline—the man with golden eyes and dangerous power... -
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![Lord of Emperors by Guy Gavriel Kay]()
Lord of Emperors by Guy Gavriel Kay
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsIn the golden city of Sarantium, the renowned mosaicist Crispin seeks to fulfill his artistic ambitions and his destiny high upon a dome intended to be the emperor's enduring sanctuary and legacy. But the emperor is plotting a conquest of Crispin's homeland to regain an empire. And with his fate entwined with that of his royal benefactor, Crispin's loyalties come with a very high price.Categorized as:
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![Masquerade in Lodi by Lois McMaster Bujold]()
Masquerade in Lodi by Lois McMaster Bujold
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsBastard’s Eve is a night of celebration for most residents in the canal city of Lodi -- but not for sorcerer Learned Penric and his Temple demon Desdemona, who find themselves caught up in the affairs of a shiplost madman, a dangerous ascendant demon, and a very unexpected saint of the fifth god... -
![The Rose and the Thorn by Michael J. Sullivan]()
The Rose and the Thorn by Michael J. Sullivan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 49 ratingsTWO THIEVES WANT ANSWERS. RIYRIA IS BORN. For more than a year Royce Melborn has tried to forget Gwen DeLancy, the woman who saved him and his partner Hadrian Blackwater from certain death. Unable to get her out of his mind, the two thieves return to Medford but receive a very different reception --- Gwen refuses to see them... -
![Tributary by Lisa Tawn Bergren]()
Tributary by Lisa Tawn Bergren
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsTRIBUTARY, a novella (1/2 the length of a normal novel), picks up a year after BOURNE. .. Lia struggles to overcome the fear that constant battle has heaped upon her; Gabi and Marcello face an unexpected crisis; and Lord Greco just may be ready to leave the grief and loss of his past behind him, so that he might grab hold of the future. .. -
![Exile's Valor by Mercedes Lackey]()
Exile's Valor by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsThis stand-alone novel in the Valdemar series continues the story of prickly weapons-master Alberich. Once a heroic Captain in the army of Karse, a kingdom at war with Valdemar, Alberich becomes one of Valdemar's Heralds. Despite prejudice against him, he becomes the personal protector of young Queen Selenay. But can he protect her from the dangers of her own heart? -
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ENNEAD Vol. 6 [Mature Hardcover] by Mojito
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDEATH’S EDGE. Horus and Seth’s third battle rages on amidst a sandstorm. Seth is in his element until Horus holds Anubis at sword’s point and pleads with the god of war to give up on winning. Will Seth forget the competition in exchange for his son’s life? -
![Blackcurrant Fool by Victoria Goddard]()
Blackcurrant Fool by Victoria Goddard
Magic is out of fashion. Orio City is where that's decided. When his best friend Mr. Dart unexpectedly needs to make an urgent trip to Orio City, Jemis Greenwing's immediate response to ask when... -
![The Silver Mage by Katharine Kerr]()
The Silver Mage by Katharine Kerr
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsRead Katharine Kerr's posts on the Penguin Blog. ”Prepare to get lost in the magic” ( VOYA ) of Katharine Kerr’s newest Deverry fantasy. The Horsekin are assembling along Prince Dar’s northern border, and the Deverry alliance simply does not have the men and resources to prevent their enemies from moving into the wilderness areas known as the Ghostlands... -
![The Black Raven by Katharine Kerr]()
The Black Raven by Katharine Kerr
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsFor the devoted followers of the dazzling Deverry and Westlands cycle, Katharine Kerr continues the magical epic saga she began in The Red Wyvern . In her latest tale, the scene shifts seamlessly between the shattered land of the Rhiddaer and the historic end of the Civil Wars, when Lilli, newly apprenticed to dweomer, fought with her untried powers to save her beloved Prince Maryn from evil... -
![Plum Duff by Victoria Goddard]()
Plum Duff by Victoria Goddard
Magic is out of fashion. Except, obviously, at Winterturn. Winterturn in Ragnor Bella is a holiday for family, feasting, and a few religious festivities. Jemis Greenwing and Mr. Dart are both quite ready for a quiet week or two after their adventures going to and coming home from Orio City. Jemis in particular is looking forward to the first Winterturn spent with his father since he was a child... -
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![The Fire Dragon by Katharine Kerr]()
The Fire Dragon by Katharine Kerr
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsKatharine Kerr has enchanted readers with her magical Deverry and Westlands cycle, and now she brings to a breathtaking conclusion the epic saga begun with The Red Wyvern and The Black Raven . The final chapter begins in the holy city as it rises from the ashes of Deverry's long wars. Prince Maryn prepares to claim the high kingship, but still the rebel Boar clan stands fast against him... -
![Dungeons and Dreamers by Alex Lidell]()
Dungeons and Dreamers by Alex Lidell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTwo dark pasts. One bond beyond their control. For a month, Coal has tried to stay away from the beautiful cadet who makes him feel things he shouldn’t, each day of separation spiraling him deeper into worsening nightmares. Already on edge, it takes Coal one split second to plunge into violence—and find himself in shackles once more... -
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旦那が美貌を隠す訳 2 by Jungyeon, Harara
その怪物領主の真実の姿は…! ? 大人気ファンタジー! ! 常に仮面を被っている、ハルステッド城主・エルデン。. その仮面の下は醜い怪物だと思われていた。. しかし、妻であるレティーシャだけは知っている。その素顔が超絶イケメンなことを…。. -
![A Time of Omens by Katharine Kerr]()
A Time of Omens by Katharine Kerr
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 32 ratings“This grand saga is by a wide margin the best Celtic fantasy around. ”— Chicago Sun-Times. In Deverry the volatile history of humanity continues as a dashing young king journeys to his throne in disguise, fulfilling an ancient prophecy... -
![The Gold Falcon by Katharine Kerr]()
The Gold Falcon by Katharine Kerr
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe cholera epidemic that ravaged the city of TrevHael has left many orphans in its wake, including Neb, the scribe's son, and his brother. Sent to the desolate farm of their last living relative, they soon learn that a worse plague lurks beyond the western border of Deverry... -
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Whiskeyjack by Victoria Goddard
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsMagic is out of fashion. Outlaws make their own. Jemis Greenwing has slain a dragon, been acknowledged as the Viscount St-Noire, and not incidentally also been given a raise. After a chaotic first month back in Ragnor Bella, he’s finally feeling confident that he can make it to the Winterturn Assizes and the reading of his stepfather’s will without falling headlong into any more disaster... -
![Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon by Kerrelyn Sparks]()
Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon by Kerrelyn Sparks
From the brilliant imagination of Kerrelyn Sparks comes a bold new fantasy romance series in which passion and magic collide. Behold the Embraced…. Gwennore has a talent. An Elf able to track down the cause of an illness and heal it, she’s a valuable asset to her people...Categorized as:
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![Dangerous Magic by Donna Grant]()
Dangerous Magic by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom bestselling, award-winning author Donna Grant comes a trilogy of three women who happen to be a dying race of witches that were cursed by one of their own, and the men who stood by their side. With the darkness holding firmly onto his soul, Cade knows he's destined for Hell. Men like him don't perform the deeds he has, regardless if they came by order of the king, and not elude the darkness... -
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Warheart by Terry Goodkind
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsTerry Goodkind's New York Times bestseller, Warheart , is the direct sequel to, and the conclusion of, the story begun in The Omen Machine, The Third Kingdom, and Severed Souls. All is lost. Evil will soon consume the D'Haran Empire. Richard Rahl lies on his funeral bier. It is the end of everything. Except what isn't lost is Kahlan Amnell... -
![Prowess Trials by Alex Lidell]()
Prowess Trials by Alex Lidell
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen you play with fire, everyone gets burned. It’s the first day of the Prowess Trials, with all the royals—and the dark fae Owalin—gathered for Tye’s grand performance. When the magic wards fall right in the middle of Tye’s routine, Lera does what she must to save his life—giving Owalin just the opening he needs. River is in love with Lera, but he can’t be with someone who lies... -
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![A Highlander's Homecoming by Melissa Mayhue]()
A Highlander's Homecoming by Melissa Mayhue
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsWhen Robert MacQuarrie was swept forward in time to present-day Scotland, he left behind in the thirteenth century a vow he could no longer keepâ��to protect his friend’s little daughter, Isabella. Haunted by guilt, he leaps at the chance to go backâ�¦except the fickle Faerie Magic returns him to his family castle twenty years after he left it... -
![The Midnight King: A Cinderella Retelling by Rebecca F. Kenney]()
The Midnight King: A Cinderella Retelling by Rebecca F. Kenney
Bound by magic, Celinda serves her step-family night and day with little hope of escaping the drudgery of her life, and even less hope of attending the upcoming series of royal parties hosted by the Crown Prince, who is seeking a bride. When a family heirloom summons a handsome Faerie, Celinda sees a possible avenue for escape...Categorized as:
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![The Prince and the Ice King by Amanda Meuwissen]()
The Prince and the Ice King by Amanda Meuwissen
Every Winter Solstice, the Emerald Kingdom sends the dreaded Ice King a sacrifice—a corrupt soul, a criminal, a deviant, or someone touched by magic. Prince Reardon has always loathed this tradition, partly because he dreams of love with another man instead of a future queen. Then Reardon’s best friend is discovered as a witch and sent to the Frozen Kingdom as tribute... -
![Winds of Fury by Mercedes Lackey]()
Winds of Fury by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 47 ratingsValdemar is once again in peril, threatened by Ancar of Hardorn, who has long sought to seize control of the kingdom by any means at his command... -
![Echoes of Magic by Donna Grant]()
Echoes of Magic by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFrom bestselling, award-winning author Donna Grant comes a trilogy of three women who happen to be a dying race of witches that were cursed by one of their own, and the men who stood by their side. Hiding a secret so awful that his only hope for survival is to remain hidden, Grayson has lived most of his life pretending to be someone he isn't... -
![Winds of Change by Mercedes Lackey]()
Winds of Change by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 46 ratingsIn The Mage Winds trilogy, which began with the best-selling novel, Winds of Fate , author Mercedes Lackey continues the epic that started with her first published book, Arrows of the Queen introduced readers to the remarkable land of Valdemar, the kingdom protected by its Heralds--men and women gifted with extraordinary mind powers--aided and served by their mysterious Companions--horselike... -
![Bessie Bell and the Goblin King by Charlotte E. English]()
Bessie Bell and the Goblin King by Charlotte E. English
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Lincolnshire Wolds, 1812. When housemaid Bessie Bell is thrown out into a cold October night, her prospects could scarcely seem worse. With nowhere to go and no one to help her, how will she survive? But on the road she meets a mysterious gentleman, and her fortunes take an immediate turn for the… strange. For the nightmare horse Tatterfoal stalks the fog-drenched Wolds, and Mr...Categorized as:
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![The Dragon's Appraiser: Part Two by Viola Rivard]()
The Dragon's Appraiser: Part Two by Viola Rivard
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsWhen Madja manages to convince Sevrrn to take her into town, hilarity ensues. But so does the realization that Sevrrn will never fully understand her or her needs. Can an ancient dragon god ever possibly love her? And if he can’t, can she live with that? Does she even have a choice? ***. http://www. amazon. com/dp/B00USMPBCC.Categorized as:
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![A Queen's Game by Eri Leigh]()
A Queen's Game by Eri Leigh
Beneath the glittering façade of Satiros’ elven court hides a deadly game of power and betrayal, and no one can escape its grasp. Eri Leigh’s "A Queen’s Game" takes you on a heart-pounding journey through a world where politics, magic, and revenge collide with disastrous consequences... -
![Legacy of Kings by C.S. Friedman]()
Legacy of Kings by C.S. Friedman
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsThe young peasant woman Kamala has proven strong and determined enough to claim the most powerful Magister sorcery for herself-but now the Magisters hunt her for killing one of their own. Her only hope of survival lies in the northern Protectorates, where spells are warped by a curse called the Wrath that even the Magisters fear... -
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![The Evergreen Heir by A.K. Mulford]()
The Evergreen Heir by A.K. Mulford
From bestselling author and TikTok sensation A. K. Mulford comes the fourth book in the Five Crowns of Okrith fantasy series, following a bookish heir's fight to save their mother and kingdom when an unexpected romance blossoms. The crown is calling their name, yet can their head bear the weight when passion sets hearts racing? Perfect for fans of Sarah J...Categorized as:
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![I Became The Stepmother of My Ex-husband 我给前夫当继母 by Jiu Yue Liu Huo, 九月流火]()
I Became The Stepmother of My Ex-husband 我给前夫当继母 by Jiu Yue Liu Huo, 九月流火
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLin Wei Xi found out after she died that she was just cannon fodder in a novel, used as a contrast to the gentle and considerate and virtuous female lead. The male lead was her ex-husband, the dignified heir of Yan Wang, his family was superior and brilliant, but the heroine was not her...Categorized as:
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![Lord of The Isles by Debbie Mazzuca]()
Lord of The Isles by Debbie Mazzuca
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsAfter traveling to Scotland on business, the bed of a highland laird is the last place Ali Graham expected to wake up. But there's no mistaking the irresistibly masculine Scottish Highlander whose chamber she's accidentally infiltrated--or the severe wound he's suffered in battle. As a doctor, Ali knows how to heal his injury, how to nurse his body back to health... -
![When a Princess Proposes by Kerrelyn Sparks]()
When a Princess Proposes by Kerrelyn Sparks
Aerthlan’s five Embraced queens have reigned for twenty years, in peace secured by the power of their magic. But now a new and insidious threat has appeared, to test a new generation. DESIRE AND DECEPTION. All Princess Eviana needs is an escape. Possessed of an unfortunate and unusual Embraced gift, which she’s been banned from using, she required no training... -
![The Tale of Indigo and Cloud by Martha Wells]()
The Tale of Indigo and Cloud by Martha Wells
The Tale of Indigo and Cloud explores the history of the Indigo Cloud Court, long before Moon came to Court. In the distant past, Indigo stole Cloud from Emerald Twilight. But in doing so, the reigning Queen Cerise and Indigo are now poised for a conflict that could ruin everything.Categorized as:
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![The Dragon King's Imperial Wrath: Falling in Love with the Bookish Princess of the Rat Clan Vol. 2 by Aki Shikimi]()
The Dragon King's Imperial Wrath: Falling in Love with the Bookish Princess of the Rat Clan Vol. 2 by Aki Shikimi
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsTHE RAT PRINCESS DIARIES. Ruiying, princess of the rat clan, has begun her formal training to become a worthy bride for dragon king Yawen. Much to her excitement, this comes with unconditional access to a treasure trove of knowledge! However, her teacher, Meiyu, informs her that being a “fated mate” holds special meaning in the dragon clan... -
![Zephyr and the Western Wolf by Sam Burns, W.M. Fawkes]()
Zephyr and the Western Wolf by Sam Burns, W.M. Fawkes
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe prince is dead, and dragons are the stuff of storybooks. That is, until a great shadow passes over the edge of the Tangled Forest. Rumor sent an intrepid adventurer to a tower in the middle of the woods, and the story he carried back changed Prince Zephyr is alive, and he’s being held prisoner by a giant beast of a dragon... -
![Of the Forest by Megan Derr]()
Of the Forest by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA short story set in Prisoner-verse. It’s completely stand alone, though if you are not familiar with Kria & Salhara it might be a teensy bit confusing. The story of a Salharan Prisoner in a small, remote Krian village, and how he learns to overcome the terrible stigma placed upon him by his countrymen. -
![Tempest by Iris Foxglove]()
Tempest by Iris Foxglove
As the first of the gods, Leviathan has always preferred observing the affairs of mortals from the depths of the sea, where he spends his days swimming in his draconic form. But when a Mislian assassin taps into the source of his godhood to save the life of a young girl, Leviathan finds himself with an unexpected bond – and is forced to walk on land in the shape of a man... -
![Warrior of the Isles by Debbie Mazzuca]()
Warrior of the Isles by Debbie Mazzuca
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBound By Duty In a time of raids and ransoms, Aidan MacLeod is responsible for a formidable Scottish keep and all the people within. Yet the fearless Highland laird never forgets his charge to shield his young half-brother from the grave consequences of his tragic birth. Linked By Fate. But an alluring stranger known only as Syrena could undo all of Aidan's defenses... -
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![Pretender to the Crown by Melissa McShane]()
Pretender to the Crown by Melissa McShane
Willow North is a thief, and despite her secret magical talent for sensing worked metal, she has never wanted to be anything else. But when her former fiancé appears on her doorstep with the eight-year-old King of Tremontane in tow, she is drawn into the political conflict surrounding the boy King's ascension...Categorized as:
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![The Legendary Master’s Wife by Yin Ya, 尹琊]()
The Legendary Master’s Wife by Yin Ya, 尹琊
After an explosion, You XiaoMo finds that he is now a probationary disciple of the TianXin sect. However, he is one with dubious potential, so just when he starts to adapt to his new circumstances, he receives a piece of bad news. If he is unable to produce the required result after half a year to become an official disciple of the TianXin sect, he would be driven out of the sect... -
![Broken Lords by A.F. Dery]()
Broken Lords by A.F. Dery
Answering the High Lord's summons, the leaders of the Union meet at his Court. Thane, Dread Lord of Eladria, is among them and eager to see justice done to his former friend-turned-adversary, Malachi, but their meeting raises more questions than answers. An unexpected catastrophe shakes his trust to its very core and he is forced to question all he once held true...Categorized as:
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![Sugar Apple Fairy Tale 1 by Miri Mikawa, YozoranoUdon]()
Sugar Apple Fairy Tale 1 by Miri Mikawa, YozoranoUdon
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIn a world where fairies are caught and sold to the highest bidder, humans aren’t exactly on friendly terms with the fae folk. But friendship is exactly what Anne Halford seeks with Challe, her new fairy bodyguard, though he’s not so keen on the idea...Categorized as:
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![An Incarnation of Shadow and Light by S.A. Christianson]()
An Incarnation of Shadow and Light by S.A. Christianson
Four magicians abuse their magic to gain power in a corrupt Victorian inspired world. In the Kingdom of Verchiél only a handful of people known as Incarnate can use magic. Equally feared and respected, they are revered as saints and indulged like gods. But the sudden deaths of Verchiél’s rulers unleashes a power struggle between four Incarnate, each seeking power to fulfil their own desires...Categorized as:
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![Whims of the Wicked: A Fantasy Romance Reading Advent Calendar by Rebecca Grey]()
Whims of the Wicked: A Fantasy Romance Reading Advent Calendar by Rebecca Grey
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA Yuletide wish list. A magicless faerie. And a holiday ball. Sonnet Weatherwood has every intention of making this year’s Yuletide Ball the night of her dreams. If she wants to make a graceful re-entry into magical society and catch the attention of the Court’s most eligible bachelor, Cassius Calloway, she needs the perfect plan. A cunning rogue. A debt to be paid...
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