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Vale of the Gods by A.E. Rayne
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsVale of the Gods is the explosive conclusion to the epic adventure that has been The Furyck Saga. Draguta Teros wants to crush her enemies. Every last one of them…. Her disloyal sister, Dara. Briggit Halvardar and her Followers. Jael Furyck and her Brekkan army. The gods themselves. But Draguta will not be cowed by any of them. She will have her revenge... -
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Servant of the Empire by Raymond E. Feist, Janny Wurts
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 51 ratings"A sweeping drama unveiling a tale of love, hate and sacrifice against the panorama of an alien yet familiar society. "--Publishers Weekly. "Uncommonly satisfying. "--Locus. Nobody knows how to play the Game of the Council better than Mara of the Acoma. But when you’re surrounded by deadly rivals intent on toppling you at every turn, you need to be the best simply to survive….Categorized as:
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![The Raven's Warning by A.E. Rayne]()
The Raven's Warning by A.E. Rayne
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsEscaping Hallow Wood with a wounded Thorgils, Aleksander and Jael find themselves stuck in Harstad, desperate to get the Book of Aurea back to Andala before the dragur find them again. Waiting in Hest for Eadmund, Evaine is oblivious to everyone’s worry over Morana, who is showing little sign of recovery... -
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Mistress of the Empire by Raymond E. Feist, Janny Wurts
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 48 ratingsThe world on the other side of the Kelewan, a land seething with political intrigue and deadly conspiracies. Following the opulent panoply of Daughter Of The Empire and the dazzling pageantry of Servant Of The Empire comes the resounding conclusion to the Empire trilogy...Categorized as:
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![The Queen of Attolia by Megan Whalen Turner]()
The Queen of Attolia by Megan Whalen Turner
Revenge. When Eugenides, the Thief of Eddis, stole Hamiathes's Gift, the Queen of Attolia lost more than a mythical relic. She lost face. Everyone knew that Eugenides had outwitted and escaped her. To restore her reputation and reassert her power, the Queen of Attolia will go to any length and accept any help that is offered. .. she will risk her country to execute the perfect revenge. . .. but... -
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A Man's Skin by Hubert, Zanzim
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsIn Renaissance Italy, Bianca, a young lady from a good family, is of marriage age. Her parents find her a fiancé to their liking: Giovanni, a rich merchant, young and pleasant. The wedding looks set to go smoothly even though Bianca can’t hide her disappointment at having to marry a man she knows nothing about... -
![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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![Boy of Chaotic Making by Charlie N. Holmberg]()
Boy of Chaotic Making by Charlie N. Holmberg
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsA boy like no other embarks on a transformative journey of magic and self-discovery in the next enchanting Whimbrel House novel by Amazon Charts and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Charlie N. Holmberg. Merritt Fernsby’s life has changed considerably since he inherited Whimbrel House. He’s engaged to Hulda Larkin, who opened his eyes to the uncanny... -
![The Sleeping Beauty by Trina Schart Hyman]()
The Sleeping Beauty by Trina Schart Hyman
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsThe story of the beautiful princess who sleeps for a hundred years has captured the imaginations of children for an even longer period of time... -
![Who Made Me a Princess Vol. 4 by Plutus, Spoon]()
Who Made Me a Princess Vol. 4 by Plutus, Spoon
The hit full-color fantasy webtoon/manhwa (comic)–in English print for the first time! When a modern woman is reincarnated as the doomed princess in a romance novel, she reaches out to grab a new future with both baby fists! The story of Athanasia, forsaken princess of the Obelian Empire, ends with her execution at the hands of her own father–except, did it? Her tragic tale is the plot of the...Categorized as:
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![How I Stole The Princess's White Knight and Turned Him to Villainy: The Coronation: The Complete Works Bonus Short Story by Cait Wade, A.J. Sherwood]()
How I Stole The Princess's White Knight and Turned Him to Villainy: The Coronation: The Complete Works Bonus Short Story by Cait Wade, A.J. Sherwood
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![The Villainess Turns the Hourglass by Ant Studio]()
The Villainess Turns the Hourglass by Ant Studio
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsAfter her lowly mother married a count, Aria enjoyed a life full of luxury while harassing her gentle stepsister Mielle. Several years later, Aria is about to be executed when Mielle reveals that she wickedly tricked Aria into building the bad reputation that ultimately brought her to the scaffold... -
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The Last Highlander: Scottish Paranormal Romance by L.L. Muir
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"Heaven save me from moody Highlanders! "Dezi MacInnes has a wedding to plan and time's a tickin'. She's dealing with an unknown venue, which means a lot of time on site with a tape measure. But a cranky Highlander guards every inch like a Doberman, and if she can't get him out of her way, he's going to drive her to drink. .. and one of her biggest events could end up a giant disaster... -
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Infinity by Maggie Shayne
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsFor five centuries, Immortal High Witch Nicodimus has been suspended in an eternity of darkness. His heart was stolen away in the ultimate betrayal by his love Arianna. .. Now Arianna discovers a way to bring him back. But the power that returns Nicodimus to her arms also summons an ancient enemy. To fight this dark danger, they must confront the past--and reclaim infinity. .. -
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![Finding Home Volume 4: The Gardener by Hari Conner]()
Finding Home Volume 4: The Gardener by Hari Conner
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe final volume of the award-winning LGBT romance series. In the final volume, secrets come out, and the characters find physical distance can’t break their emotional closeness. Chepi realises he must finally face his feelings to be able to grow. -
![I’m a Villainous Daughter, so I’m going to keep the Last Boss (Manga) Vol. 3 (I'm the Villainess, So I'm Taming the Final Boss (Manga) #3) by Anko Yuzu, Sarasa Nagase]()
I’m a Villainous Daughter, so I’m going to keep the Last Boss (Manga) Vol. 3 (I'm the Villainess, So I'm Taming the Final Boss (Manga) #3) by Anko Yuzu, Sarasa Nagase
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThird volume of an exciting romantic story. Avoid the BAD END! That's the goal of the villainess in this plot-twisting story! ! She has been reborn into the world of an otome game as the villainess, Irene... -
![Eris : The Lost Goddesses by Alessa Thorn]()
Eris : The Lost Goddesses by Alessa Thorn
Eris, the goddess of chaos, has given up hope of ever breaking free of the curse that’s haunted her for centuries—until the Fates offer her an unexpected chance at redemption. Enter Enzo Silviano, a charming bartender and failed therapist with a hidden lineage going back to ancient Troy...Categorized as:
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![Who Made Me a Princess Vol. 5 by Plutus, 플루토스]()
Who Made Me a Princess Vol. 5 by Plutus, 플루토스
BLEAK MALADIES. Everything has gone drastically wrong for Princess Athanasia and all she’s worked for appears to crumble before her eyes. A magical mishap has wiped Claude’s memories of his daughter and Athanasia has had to flee from the palace to avoid a painful death at his hands...Categorized as:
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![Traitor of the Drowned Empire by Frankie Diane Mallis]()
Traitor of the Drowned Empire by Frankie Diane Mallis
After the devastating events of the arena, Lyriana Batavia is trying to live in a world where her soulmate, Rhyan Hart, has become a soulless akadim. The Empire has named Lyr a forsworn traitor, and every soldier in Lumeria has been ordered to hunt her down... -
![The Immortality Trials: The Complete Collection by Eliza Raine]()
The Immortality Trials: The Complete Collection by Eliza Raine
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhat if Hercules wasn’t the hero we all thought he was? His daughter, Lyssa, knows just how cruel he can be. But she has left that life behind and now her battered smugglers ship, the Alastor, flies under everyone’s radar - just how she likes it. The Gods have a different plan for her though... -
![The High King's Tomb by Kristen Britain]()
The High King's Tomb by Kristen Britain
For Karigan G'ladheon, the call of magic in her blood is too strong to resist. Karigan returns to the Green Riders, the magical messengers of the king, to find she's badly needed. Rider magic has become unstable, many Riders have been lost, and the Rider corps is seriously threatened. The timing couldn't be worse. An ancient evil, long dormant, has reawakened, and the world is in peril... -
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어느 날 공주가 되어버렸다 6 by Plutus, 스푼
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 13 ratings아빠가 쓰러진 이유가 나 때문이었다고? ! 아빠는 루카스 덕분에 눈은 떴지만,. 여전히 날 기억하지 못하고…. 아빠에게 걸린 저주를 치료할 방법을 찾기 위해. 제니트를 곁에 두고 있었지만…. “아빠! !! ”. 피를 토하며 쓰러져 버린 아빠. 알려줘, 루카스! 아빠를 살리려면 어떻게 해야 하는 거야? ! Chapter: 69-83. -
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어느 날 공주가 되어버렸다 8 by Plutus, Spoon
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 12 ratings세계수와의 접촉. 위험하지만 이 방법만이 아빠를 구할 수 있는 유일한 길이다. 세계의 본질과 마주하면서 점차 나의 존재를 망각해가던 그때―! 아빠가 죽지 않도록 곁을 지켜왔던 엄마와 마주하게 되는데…! Chapters 98-111. -
![Blood Feast by Vela Roth]()
Blood Feast by Vela Roth
This release date is a placeholder and will be moved earlier when the official launch day is announced. Her Grace is in danger - and her fangs are ready for battle. Cassia has risen from the ashes of her human life as a Hesperine with magic the world has never seen. The Gift of immortality from Lio seals their fated Grace bond and frees her from the ancient necromancer known as the Collector... -
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어느 날 공주가 되어버렸다 9 by Plutus, Spoon
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 11 ratings오벨리아에 평화가 찾아왔다. 그리고 이어지는 나의 황태자 대관식! 대관식 도중, 하늘에서 성스러운 빛이 내려오는데…. "너는 틀리지 않았단다. 네가 믿는 길을 걸어가렴. " 이건 그동안 잊고 있었던 세계수의 계시…? ! Chapters 112-124. -
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Prophecy's Daughter by Richard Phillips
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsThe epic fantasy continues as Lorness Carol’s burgeoning magical powers are the only hope in a destined war between good and primordial evil…. “The silent one in the west has awakened. ” A tantalizing message reignites Kragan’s centuries-old fury to find and exterminate the unwitting young adversary prophesied to destroy him... -
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Elemental Shadowed by Helen Scott
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn ancient secret and a set of murals could save the world or doom them all. Tessa doesn’t have much to go by if she’s going to rescue humanity. The prophecy she needs to understand is a closely guarded secret and the murals she found are giving nothing away. After barely surviving her last fight with the demons, she’s thrown into this one before she’s ready...Categorized as:
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![The Elysean Dream by D.N. Hoxa]()
The Elysean Dream by D.N. Hoxa
A year ago I was dragged into what I thought was hell against my will—the Daedalus Palace in the Elysean city of Idaea. Turns out that was just a place, but there’s an actual hell here, so now I'm going in there, too. This time, though? Death is pretty much guaranteed, and I'm going in willingly...Categorized as:
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![Kings of Fate by A.E. Rayne]()
Kings of Fate by A.E. Rayne
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLothar the Usurper has stolen his brother’s throne. And now he squats upon it, thinking of how to get rid of his troublesome niece, Jael Furyck. Brekka’s most famous warrior. The one they thought would be queen after her father’s death. Her presence hangs over him like an axe. A constant threat to his ambitions which stretch far beyond his already generous borders...Categorized as:
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![Charon by Alessa Thorn]()
Charon by Alessa Thorn
The ferryman of the dead is on the hunt for the cursed sorceress of Aeaea. .. but he's going to find a lot more than he bargained for. CHARON is the sixth book in a new paranormal romance series, based in a dark, sexy city ruled by Hades and his court of gods and monsters... -
![A Curse of Ashes by Sariah Wilson]()
A Curse of Ashes by Sariah Wilson
For a princess, becoming the savior of a nation could mean sacrificing love and life in this breathtaking conclusion to the epic Eye of the Goddess trilogy by USA Today bestselling author Sariah Wilson. Princess Lia of Locris is the unlikeliest person to be Ilion’s defender. Once, she’d have gladly seen the entire adversarial nation burn. But much has changed... -
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Copper Chain by James Maxwell
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhen a desperate king threatens Dion and everything he loves, only dangerous magic can keep him safe. Dion, now king of Xanthos, is finally in command of the naval fleet he’s always dreamed of. But his hopes for peace are jeopardized when King Palemon, in dire need of ships to rescue his starving people from the frozen wastelands of the north, invades the Salesian city of Malakai...Categorized as:
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![The Shadow Throne by Jennifer A. Nielsen]()
The Shadow Throne by Jennifer A. Nielsen
One war. Too many deadly battles. Can a king save his kingdom, when his own survival seems unlikely? War has come to Carthya. It knocks at every door and window in the land. And when Jaron learns that King Vargan of Avenia has kidnapped Imogen in a plot to bring Carthya to its knees, Jaron knows it is up to him to embark on a daring rescue mission. But everything that can go wrong does... -
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Dead Serious Halloween Special by Vawn Cassidy
It’s Halloween and Chan’s hosting a party at Harrison’s newly inherited occult bookshop. Tristan is looking forward to a night of music, food and fun costumes with his husband and their friends. What they actually get is chaos on the streets of Whitechapel when they accidentally open the Gospodar, the master copy of all fairy tales and let all of the creatures loose... -
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![Redemption by Rachel Callahan]()
Redemption by Rachel Callahan
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRomulus has left us no choice. Our forces are about to collide, and only one of us will survive. I’m back with my mates and I should be able to breathe easier, except I know our days of peace are numbered. Romulus will soon discover that the blade he holds—the one he thinks will kill a dark god—is nothing more than an illusion... -
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Laverna by Alessa Thorn
Rome has always had two rulers - Romulus, the god of the above, and Laverna, the goddess of the below. But the time for their hostile peace is at an end, and if they don't come together, the whole city will burn. Laverna, the goddess of thieves, has always ruled Rome's underground with her army of outcasts...Categorized as:
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![Once Found: The Pocket Watch Chronicles by Ceci Giltenan]()
Once Found: The Pocket Watch Chronicles by Ceci Giltenan
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsElsie thought she had found love. The handsome young minstrel awoke her desire and his music fed her soul. But just as love was blossoming, the inconceivable happened—Elsie awoke more than seven hundred years in the future, in the body of Dr. Elizabeth Quinn. Gabriel Soldani thought he had found love several times, only to have it slip from his grasp... -
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Silver Road by James Maxwell
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsChloe’s quest to escape the Oracle’s prophecy leads her to a magus with a secret: the eldren are not the only race to use magic in warfare. An ancient power is rediscovered, and a forgotten people will return. Meanwhile, cursed by his birth, Dion tries to forge a new life at sea, away from both the eldren and his former life in Xanthos, but the one thing he can’t leave behind is his heritage...Categorized as:
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![The Savior's Sister by Jenna Moreci]()
The Savior's Sister by Jenna Moreci
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLeila Tūs Salvatíraas, Savior of Thessen and magical Queen of Her realm, is worshiped by all. Except Her father. He wants Her dead. The Sovereign’s Tournament—a centuries-long tradition designed to select The Savior’s husband—is days away, but Brontes’s plan to overthrow his daughter ignites, shifting the objective of the competition from marriage to murder...Categorized as:
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Warlock by Wilbur Smith
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsOne of the world's most acclaimed adventure writers returns to the world of ancient Egypt with the stunning sequel to the New York Times bestselling River God. In the wake of a sixty-year war over the reign of the kingdoms of Egypt, two young pharaohs have risen to claim power, but only one can succeed, deciding the fate of his empire forever. . -
![The New Kingdom by Wilbur Smith]()
The New Kingdom by Wilbur Smith
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the heart of Egypt,. Under the watchful eye of the Gods,. A new power is rising . . . In the city of Lahun, Hui lives an enchanted life. The favoured son of a doting father, and ruler-in-waiting of the great city, his fate is set. But behind the beautiful façades a sinister evil is plotting... -
![The Mystic Marriage by Heather Rose Jones]()
The Mystic Marriage by Heather Rose Jones
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAntuniet Chazillen lost everything the night her brother was executed. In exile, she swore that treason would not be the final chapter of the Chazillen legacy in Alpennia’s history. A long- hidden book of alchemical secrets provides the first hope of success, but her return to the capital is haunted by an enemy who wants those secrets for himself. Jeanne, Vicomtesse de Cherdillac is bored... -
![루시아 5 (Lucia (Novel) #5) by Skye, 하늘가리기]()
루시아 5 (Lucia (Novel) #5) by Skye, 하늘가리기
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![루시아 6 (Lucia (Novel) #6) by Skye, 하늘가리기]()
루시아 6 (Lucia (Novel) #6) by Skye, 하늘가리기
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![The Crown of the Dark Prince by Arcadia Rayne]()
The Crown of the Dark Prince by Arcadia Rayne
The Crown of the Dark Prince is the exciting sequel to the bestselling novel The Rose in the Shadows and promises readers a steamy story filled with magic, secrets, betrayals, and heart-pumping action. Theadora Moore has finally found her place within the Athenian Court...Categorized as:
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The King's Man: An MM Slow-Burn Romantasy by Anyta Sunday
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA healer on the rise. A masked merchant hiding too much. A kingdom where the wrong kind of magic can cost you everything. Cael is used to being underestimated. A par-linea healer in a world where magic is only for the elite, he’s fought for every scrap of recognition, and now, he’s finally earned a place in the royal city...Categorized as:
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![Hermes by Alessa Thorn]()
Hermes by Alessa Thorn
The god of magic has lost his mind. Literally. A reluctant nurse with a healing touch may have the power to save him. .. She only needs to be convinced. HERMES is the fourth book in a new paranormal romance series, based in a dark, sexy city ruled by Hades and his court of gods and monsters...Categorized as:
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![Unlocking the Spell by E.D. Baker]()
Unlocking the Spell by E.D. Baker
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsNow that Annie has helped her sister Gwendolyn (a. k. a. Sleeping Beauty) wake up from the 100-year curse by finding her beloved prince, you would think that things would get back to normal. Think again! That beloved prince, Beldegard, is stuck in the body of a bear and the only way that Annie can be free of the two irritating lovebirds is to help-by finding the evil dwarf who cast the spell...Categorized as:
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![Boraleashe: Lord of the North Wind by A.E. Via]()
Boraleashe: Lord of the North Wind by A.E. Via
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAll hail the Lord of the North Wind, Boraleashe Cavalerie. The last of the horsemen and harbingers of justice. The Overseer of the Realm of Winter, and Creator of the First Frost. Titan and Ruler of the Arctic World. Boraleashe landed with the full force of his arctic power, showering ice and snow across the ground. Patrons bowed and tried not to gawk at him... -
![Hand of Isis by Jo Graham]()
Hand of Isis by Jo Graham
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsCharmian is handmaiden to Cleopatra. She is also an oracle, gifted with ancient memories that may hold the key to preserving Egypt. Through blood and fire, war and peace, love and death, she will face a desperate struggle that will remake the future of the world...
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