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The Silver Siren by Chanda Hahn
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsEvery journey has an end. Unable to find the answers she sought in Skyfell, Thalia, Joss, and Kael travel to Haven with a prisoner in tow. An attack on the road waylays their plans, and Thalia finds herself traveling alone with Kael to the hidden sanctuary of the SwordBrothers. But war is on the horizon and the Raven is amassing his army...Categorized as:
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![Traitor's Moon by Lynn Flewelling]()
Traitor's Moon by Lynn Flewelling
The war between Pleminar and Skala continues. There are growing rumors that Skala's ancient ally, Mycena, is about to join with the wealthier Pleminar, cutting Skala off from all trade routes. Now Alec and Seregil are sent on their most daring mission yet: convince the people of Aurenen, who exiled Seregil years ago, to join Skala and end the war...Categorized as:
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![The Steele Wolf by Chanda Hahn]()
The Steele Wolf by Chanda Hahn
After finally settling into her new life at the Citadel, Thalia is reunited with her father, who is disturbed at the changes within her. Risking banishment, Thalia must work to prove to her clan and herself that she is still capable of leading them. The problem is, her memories haven’t returned, and she cannot shake the feeling that she doesn’t belong... -
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Witch Light by Susan Fletcher
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 30 ratings1692. Corrag, a wild young girl from the mountains of Scotland, has been imprisoned as a witch. Terrified, in a cold, filthy cell, she awaits her fate of death by burning – until she is visited by Charles Leslie, a young Irishman, hungry to question her. For Corrag knows more than it seems: she was witness to the bloody and brutal Massacre of Glencoe... -
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![The Highland Witch by Susan Fletcher]()
The Highland Witch by Susan Fletcher
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsThe Massacre of Glencoe happened at 5am on 13th February 1692 when thirty-eight members of the Macdonald clan were killed by soldiers who had enjoyed the clan's hospitality for the previous ten days. Many more died from exposure in the mountains. Fifty miles to the south Corrag is condemned for her involvement in the Massacre... -
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Heart of Glass by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.62 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Donna Grant returns to the beautiful and mysterious Isle of Skye with a captivating tale of magic, mystery, and unexpected passion. A desire that won't be denied. Ferne Crawford is a Seer with unique abilities that set her apart from other Druids. She once ignored her magic with tragic results...Categorized as:
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![Sailing to Sarantium by Guy Gavriel Kay]()
Sailing to Sarantium by Guy Gavriel Kay
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsGuy Gavriel Kay, the international bestselling and multiple award-winning author of The Fionavar Tapestry, brings his unique storytelling imagination to an alternate Byzantine world… Sarantium is the golden holy to the faithful, exalted by the poets, jewel of the world and heart of an empire...Categorized as:
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![Of Sword & Silver by January Bell]()
Of Sword & Silver by January Bell
We’re supposed to hate each other, but I need him if I want to live. I stole from the wrong mark— a disciple of the death god. Instead of a priceless treasure, I’m left with a killer curse. The only one who can stop it? A dark warrior known as The Sword, the most feared of all the death god’s worshippers. Wonderful... -
![Broken Fortress by Ginn Hale]()
Broken Fortress by Ginn Hale
The Rifter: Volume Six. When he was ordained as the Kahlil of the Payshmura Church,. Ushiri Ravishan left behind his name and home. In the foreign. world of Nayeshi, he watched over the destroyer incarnation of. the god Parfir, though the young man—John Toffler—had no idea. of his own deadly potential. Only once in ten years does Kahlil desert his duty. One night...Categorized as:
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The Archer's Heart Book Three by Astrid Amara
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn the ancient kingdom of Marhavad, noblemen dominate the lower castes, wielding mystic weapons, known as shartas, against any who oppose them. For generations the rule of Marhavad’s kings has been absolute. But now the line of succession is divided, and whispers of revolution are heard in even the royal palace. Keshan Adaru, an outspoken man of unearthly charms, welcomes these changes... -
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Corrag by Susan Fletcher
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsA breathtaking novel of passion and betrayal in seventeenth-century Scotland, and the portrait of an unforgettable heroine accused of witchcraft. February 13, 1692. Thirty-eight members of the MacDonald clan are killed by soldiers who had previously enjoyed the clan's hospitality. Many more die from exposure... -
![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... -
![Black Blades by Ginn Hale]()
Black Blades by Ginn Hale
Volume Three. Once Kahlil had been entrusted with a holy duty: to watch. over the Rifter and protect him in the world of Nayeshi until the. Issusha’im Oracles decided whether to summon the destroyer. god or kill him while he remained a mortal in Nayeshi. But. Kahlil failed his duty, slipping away to rescue his sister from. a fire and in that moment allowing the Rifter to cross into the...Categorized as:
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![Sleeper's Castle by Barbara Erskine]()
Sleeper's Castle by Barbara Erskine
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsTwo women, centuries apart. One endless nightmare tearing Wales apart – and only they can stop it. Sunday Times bestselling author Barbara Erskine returns to Hay in the year that marks the 30th anniversary of her sensational debut bestseller, Lady of Hay. Hay-On-Wye, 1400 – War is brewing in the Welsh borders, Catrin is on the brink of womanhood and falling in love for the first time... -
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![The Archer's Heart Book Two by Astrid Amara]()
The Archer's Heart Book Two by Astrid Amara
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn the ancient kingdom of Marhavad, noblemen dominate the lower castes, wielding mystic weapons, known as shartas, against any who oppose them. For generations the rule of Marhavad’s kings has been absolute. But now the line of succession is divided, and whispers of revolution are heard in even the royal palace. Keshan Adaru, an outspoken man of unearthly charms, welcomes these changes... -
![Apple Pies and Other Amends by ToEatAPeach]()
Apple Pies and Other Amends by ToEatAPeach
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsFandom: Harry Potter. Relationship: Draco Malfoy/Hermione Granger. --------------------------------------------------. Sometimes you're sad. Sometimes you need dessert. And sometimes, it's a little of both. Runner-Up of the Winter 2017 Dramione Fanfiction Awards, "Best Epic-Sized Fic. ".Categorized as:
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![The Last Battle of the Icemark by Stuart Hill]()
The Last Battle of the Icemark by Stuart Hill
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsAllied with Cronus, the embodiment of all evil, Medea has raised an army of the undead to invade her family's kingdom. Now in paperback, the thrilling conclusion to the acclaimed ICEMARK trilogy! Oskan and Thirrin thought their bad-seed daughter was gone for good -- burnt to a cinder and cast out onto the Spirit Plain. But banishment did not kill Medea: It made her stronger... -
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Blackveil by Kristen Britain
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 41 ratingsRead Kristen Britain's blogs and other content on the Penguin Community. The long-awaited sequel to Green Rider, First Rider's Call, and The High King's Tomb. Once a simple student, Karigan G'ladheon finds herself in a world of deadly danger and complex magic, compelled by forces she cannot understand when she becomes a legendary Green Rider-one of the magical messengers of the king... -
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Under Heaven by Guy Gavriel Kay
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsAward-winning author Guy Gavriel Kay evokes the dazzling Tang Dynasty of 8th-century China in an masterful story of honor and power. It begins simply. Shen Tai, son of an illustrious general serving the Emperor of Kitai, has spent two years honoring the memory of his late father by burying the bones of the dead from both armies at the site of one of his father's last great battles... -
![Monster Girls Unlocked by Justin Trublood]()
Monster Girls Unlocked by Justin Trublood
Justin Trimble's fantasies come to life when a couple of great looking, middle-aged professors give his virtual world a try and are transformed both in-game and out. As an AI researcher, Justin Trimble already has access to some of the most advanced technology on the planet. On his nights and weekends, he explores the capabilities of the virtual systems to invent an immersive game... -
![Seeing Other People by Emily Wibberley, Austin Siegemund-Broka]()
Seeing Other People by Emily Wibberley, Austin Siegemund-Broka
"The livings join forces to help their specters — and each other — move on in this emotional, slow-burn romance. "—New York Times. Two people haunted by their exes find that love isn’t dead in this heartfelt romance from the beloved authors of The Roughest Draft. Morgan is being ghosted by her ex. No, really. It’s sad Zach died and became a ghost... -
![Sunrunner's Fire by Melanie Rawn]()
Sunrunner's Fire by Melanie Rawn
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsAndry, the new Sunrunner Lord of Goddess Keep, must master potentially deadly magical knowledge before he can confront the ancietn foe who nearly destroyed the Sunrunners ages ago. But the enemy is mobilizing to strike again, drawing on forbidden lore to play an ever-shifting game of treachery and betrayal. -
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The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 48 ratingsBlends mythology, magic, archaeology and women. Traces four women, their path to the Masada massacre. In 70 CE, nine hundred Jews held out for months against armies of Romans on a mountain in the Judean desert, Masada. According to the ancient historian Josephus, two women and five children survived. Four bold, resourceful, and sensuous women come to Masada by a different path... -
![Ice Cracker II by Lindsay Buroker]()
Ice Cracker II by Lindsay Buroker
She’s wanted for crimes against the throne. He’s the empire’s most notorious assassin. With bounties on their heads and soldiers hunting them, they’re not likely candidates for heroics. But when they unearth a plot against the military’s premier ice breaking ship, they may be the only ones who can thwart the saboteurs. .. if the soldiers don't kill them first.Categorized as:
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![Elegy for a Lost Star by Elizabeth Haydon]()
Elegy for a Lost Star by Elizabeth Haydon
Elegy for a Lost Star sets the stage for a major turning point in the Symphony of Ages series. The dragon Anwyn--who has lain for three years in deathlike sleep in a grave of rock and black coal is freed by the cataclysm that concluded Requiem for the Sun...Categorized as:
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![Lost Truth by Dawn Cook]()
Lost Truth by Dawn Cook
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsFourth in the sensational series featuring Alissa, a young student of magic whose rebellious nature puts her life in danger. Alissa is steadily advancing in her magical studies with the last surviving Master at the legendary Hold. But she's haunted by dreams--dreams revealing that other Masters have survived. . -
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Darkfall by Janice Hardy
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsWar has come. Nya’s the one who brought it. And the people love her for it. With Baseer in shambles and Geveg now an impenetrable military stronghold, Nya and the Underground have fled to a safer location—without Tali... -
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Black Rose by Nora Roberts
#1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts presents the second novel of her In the Garden trilogy, as three women must discover the secrets from the past contained within their historic home…. A Harper has always lived at Harper House, the centuries-old mansion just outside of Memphis... -
![Cursed by Gina LaManna]()
Cursed by Gina LaManna
Allie Wells is many Doctor. Runaway bride. Fae. Except for two huge. She doesn’t believe in magic. The Fae were killed off centuries ago. Alessia “Allie” Wells is a woman of science. She doesn’t believe in things like werewolves and vampires, sparkly or otherwise... -
![Bittersweet Revenge by Scarlett Snow]()
Bittersweet Revenge by Scarlett Snow
I've survived until now but my journey is far from over. Just when I think I'm free again, I'm brought to the Fae Realm where I'll stand trial for a crime I didn't even know I committed. There's spies everywhere—even on the fae council—but I won't go down without a fight. I need to get back to Tristan. His cure is within reach and we can finally be together with... -
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Forgotten Truth by Dawn Cook
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsWhen a shapeshifting student is transported back four centuries, she is in danger of being permanently changed into her dragon form, with no memory of her human life - or love. Apt and eager Alissa is the only student of the last surviving master of magic. She easily shifts from human to raku, or beast counterpart, and has learned many advanced magics on her own... -
![Just Desserts by Mary Calmes]()
Just Desserts by Mary Calmes
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsBoone Walton has tried hard to create some distance between himself and his past. He's invested in his new life, his New Orleans art gallery, and his friendship with Scott Wren. Things finally seem to be settling down to normal, and Boone couldn't be happier. Chef Scott Wren wants much more than normal with Boone... -
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Chaos by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsNine gods ruled the world, until the ultimate betrayal resulted in their destruction. Now, the world is dying and only by restoring the Lost Gods can it be saved. Sealed off from the world for nine hundred years, Schatten is a country of darkness and mystery. The power of Teufel, Shadow of the Lost Licht, keeps the rest of the world out, and his deadly Sentinels keep the people of Schatten in... -
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Dragon Champion by E.E. Knight
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsDragon Champion, the first book in E. E. Knight's all-ages fantasy series chronicling the adventures of a fledgling dragon, is a dramatic departure for the author of the bestselling Vampire Earth saga ( Valentine's Rising, Tale of the Thunderbolt, et al... -
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![Blue Fire by Janice Hardy]()
Blue Fire by Janice Hardy
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsPart fugitive, part hero, fifteen-year-old Nya is barely staying ahead of the Duke of Baseers trackers. Wanted for a crime she didnt mean to commit, she risks capture to protect every Taker she can find, determined to prevent the Duke from using them in his fiendish experiments... -
![Prince of Dogs by Kate Elliott]()
Prince of Dogs by Kate Elliott
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 38 ratings"Prince of Dogs" returns readers to the war-torn kingdoms of Wendar and Varre, and the intertwined destinies of: Alain, raised in humble surroundings but now the Count's heir; Liath, who struggles to unravel the secrets of her past while evading the traps set for her by those seeking the treasure she hides; Sanglant, believed dead by those who could save him, but actually a prisoner in the city... -
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Her Knight's Quest by Alexis Morgan
They are cursed by the gods, and war is their salvation. Love is their deliverance. For centuries, five legendary warriors have braved battles shoulder to shoulder. But now they must divide and conquer as lone champions against evil. Duncan, a scholar at heart, is drawn to an isolated abbey rumored to hold the answers to countering the terror unleashed by Duke Keirthan... -
![Dream by Carole Cummings]()
Dream by Carole Cummings
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhat begins as Constable Dallin Brayden escorting the prisoner Wilfred Calder back to Putnam quickly turns into a flight for both their lives. Political betrayal and malicious magic lurk behind every bush and boulder in their flight across the countryside, resulting in Dallin becoming more protector than gaoler, and fostering a growing connection between him and his charge... -
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The Dark Moon by Julia Gray
Rich and exciting, powerful and engrossing, DARK MOON marks the arrival of a thrilling new series in fantasy adventure. The birth of the Emperor's son had been prophesied many years before. The child would be the Guardian, savour of his people. What had not been foreseen was the fact that there would be two imperial children born that night...Categorized as:
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![Lords of Rainbow by Vera Nazarian]()
Lords of Rainbow by Vera Nazarian
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAges ago, in a mysterious event known as the Fall of Rainbow , the world lost all color. And now, a weak silver sun shines over a monochrome realm of infinite shades of gray. .. -
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Honor's Price by Alexis Morgan
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCursed by the gods. Bound by brotherhood. Freed by love. The Warriors of the Mist have fought side by side for centuries, but Kane alone has felt something darker calling to him. With the Kingdom of Agathia on the brink of rebellion, Kane knows that relying on dark magic to infiltrate the enemy’s court is dangerous but necessary despite the cost to his soul... -
![Hidden: Dating a Demigod Novella (Dating a Demigod Novella Series) by Jayda Marx]()
Hidden: Dating a Demigod Novella (Dating a Demigod Novella Series) by Jayda Marx
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAmbrose is the demigod son of Hades, the ruler of the underworld. He is in charge of punishing those who were wicked in their lifetime, as well as housing lost souls, but there's only one soul Ambrose truly cares about; his mate's... -
![The Novel's Extra by Jee Gab Song]()
The Novel's Extra by Jee Gab Song
Waking up, Kim Hajin finds himself in a familiar world but an unfamiliar body. A world he created himself and a story he wrote, yet never finished. He had become his novel’s extra, a filler character with no importance to the story. The only clue to escaping is to stay close to the main storyline. However, he soon finds out the world isn’t exactly identical to his creation. -
![Blood of the Fold by Terry Goodkind]()
Blood of the Fold by Terry Goodkind
Richard comes to terms with his true identity as a War Wizard. The New World, and all the freedom of humankind, is under threat from the Imperial Order after he had brought down the barrier between the Old and New World. The Imperial Order has already sent delegations and armies into the New World... -
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![Talon of the Unnamed Goddess by J.R. Tomlin, C.R. Daems]()
Talon of the Unnamed Goddess by J.R. Tomlin, C.R. Daems
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAisha is the newest Talon of the Raptor Clan, mercenaries prized by rulers, nobles, and the wealthy as elite bodyguards. Her skill with a blade and her magical rune have won her a prized place as a Talon, but she wins her fights through wits as much as her skill. Guarding a spoiled young princess is Aisha's first assignment for the clan...Categorized as:
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![Clan Daughter by Morgan Howell]()
Clan Daughter by Morgan Howell
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsEnslaved by King Kregant’s army, Dar survived by befriending the fierce orcs who were also forced to serve. Now she has escaped–only to find that the price of freedom may be her destiny... -
![Rainshadow Road by Lisa Kleypas]()
Rainshadow Road by Lisa Kleypas
From New York Times bestselling author Lisa Kleypas comes a tale of love and magic. .. Lucy Marinn is a glass artist living in mystical, beautiful, Friday Harbor, Washington. She is stunned and blindsided by the most bitter kind of betrayal: her fiancé Kevin has left her. His new lover is Lucy’s own sister... -
![Cruel Delights by Scarlett Snow]()
Cruel Delights by Scarlett Snow
I escaped one prison only to wake up in a crueler one. This time, I’m surrounded by light instead of darkness and a wicked captor bloodthirsty for revenge. Solas makes Killian look like a saint now that I know what the Light Alpha truly intends to do with me, and for the first time in my life, I want the shadows to find me... -
![The Rebel Prince by Celine Kiernan]()
The Rebel Prince by Celine Kiernan
Wynter Moorehawke has braved bandits and Loup-Garous to find her way to Alberon-the exiled, rebel prince. But now that she's there, she will learn firsthand that politics is a deadly mistress. With the king and his heir on the edge of war and alliances made with deadly enemies, the Kingdom is torn not just by civil war - but strife between the various factions as well...Categorized as:
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![The Fire King by Amber Jaeger]()
The Fire King by Amber Jaeger
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFrom the author of The Cold King comes a dark tale of passion, vengeance and redemption. Revenge can be its own poison…. Katiyana Nix was a princess but only wanted what every other little girl had—a mother to love and teach her and a father to care for her. Instead, she grew up lonely in the shadow of her mother’s death while her father was absent in his grief...Categorized as:
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