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Dragonsong by Anne McCaffrey
Menolly -- Mistress of Music, Ward of Fire Lizards Every two hundred years or so, shimmering threads fall, raining black ruin on Pern. The great dragons of Pern hurl themselves through the beleaguered skies, flaming tongues of fire to destroy deadly Thread and save the planet. It was not Threadfall that made Menolly unhappy...Categorized as:
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Dark God's Reviviscence by I. T. Lucas
Toven might have failed in his attempts to improve humanity's condition, but he isn't going to fail to improve Mia's life, making it the best it can be despite her fragile health, and he can do that not as a god, but as a man who possesses the means, the smarts, and the determination to do it... -
Dragonsinger by Anne McCaffrey
Pursuing her dream to be a Harper of Pern, Menolly studies under the Masterharper learning that more is required than a facility with music and a clever way with words. Sequel to Dragonsong...Categorized as:
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Shark Heart by Emily Habeck
A gorgeous debut novel of marriage, motherhood, metamorphosis, and letting go, this intergenerational love story begins with newlyweds Wren and her husband, Lewis—a man who, over the course of nine months, transforms into a great white shark.For Lewis and Wren, their first year of marriage is also their last. A few weeks after their wedding, Lewis receives a rare diagnosis...Categorized as:
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Shadow's Howl by Riley Storm
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsSome secrets are too shameful to reveal… Academy-trained mage Jennifer Shaw is setting out to make things right. First stop is the hideout of the wolf shifter rebels, where she’s greeted by the most suspicious, untrusting, and downright gorgeous man she’s ever met...Categorized as:
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Terrene by Amara Rae
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA witch with the gift of earth. A demon bred in deception. An immortal world on the brink. CassandraI’m weak, useless to my coven… but with so many enemies hunting us, that has to change. Even our own kind wants us eliminated because our mothers mated with other immortals. As the only coven of hybrids, we have to work twice as hard to survive the prejudice of our kind... -
Hexes & Howls by Loni Ree
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen magic goes awry, fairytales come to life.The beautiful, curvy witch’s spell goes astray and snares the big, bad wolf. One second I’m happy with my solitary life then, boom! I feel like I’ve been clobbered between the eyes by a two-by-four. She turns my world upside down, and my cravings for the little vixen roar out of control.Her godmother's crystal ball is wrong...Categorized as:
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I Think We've Been Here Before by Suzy Krause
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsWith the end of the world predicted, reality bends in an unexpectedly quirky and heartwarming novel about human connection and the meaning of life and death by the bestselling author of Sorry I Missed You.Marlen and Hilda Jorgensen’s family has received two significant pieces of news: one, Marlen has been diagnosed with a terminal illness...Categorized as:
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The Garden of Promises and Lies by Paula Brackston
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsThe third installment of a bewitching series brimming with charm and charisma that will make fans of Outlander rejoice! (Woman's World Magazine). New York Times bestselling author Paula Brackston's second novel in the Found Things series, Secrets of the Chocolate House, was called a time-swapping romance [that] will please fans of Alice Hoffman (Publishers Weekly)... -
The Copper Crown by Patricia Kennealy-Morrison
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsWHEN EARTH MEETS KELTIA WILL STAR EMPIRES FALL?When lore became legend on ancient Earth and the powers of magic waned, the Kelts and their allies fled the planet for the freedom of distant star realms.But the stars were home to dangerous foes, and millenia later, the worlds of Keltia still maintained uneasy truce with two enemy empires -the Imperium and the Phalanx... -
Darkness Eternal by Alexandra Ivy
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFor the Guardians of Eternity, battle is a way of life—whether the plight of their world is at stake, or the fate of their heart… After being held captive by one vampire for four centuries, Kata had no intention of taking another one to the underworld with her. Yet even in the pits of Hell, there’s no ignoring the intoxicating desire awakened by Uriel’s touch…Previously published in Supernatural... -
Secrets of the Chocolate House by Paula Brackston
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsThe second novel in a bewitching series "brimming with charm and charisma" that will make "fans of Outlander rejoice!" (Woman's World Magazine)New York Times bestselling author Paula Brackston’s The Little Shop of Found Things was called “a page-turner that will no doubt leave readers eager for future series installments” (Publishers Weekly)... -
Love and Gravity by Samantha Sotto
In this unforgettable novel for fans of One Day and The Time Traveler’s Wife, a young Isaac Newton falls in love with a girl living in modern-day San Francisco, defying the laws of physics to forge a seemingly impossible connection. Andrea Louviere is seven years old the first time he appears...Categorized as:
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How To Be Remembered by Michael Thompson
Rated: 4.02 of 5 stars · 21 ratings"Original, engrossing, sweet." - Graeme Simsion, author of The Rosie Project For fans of Matt Haig and The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue comes a big-hearted novel following a man who can never be remembered and his journey to become unforgettable..Categorized as:
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Dragondrums by Anne McCaffrey
As Menolly uncovers intrigue, Piemur discovers the rhythm of adventure in the third book in the Harper Hall trilogy, set within science fiction legend Anne McCaffrey’s beloved and bestselling Dragonriders of Pern series.As Menolly navigates her way as the first journeywoman Harper in the history of Pern, fellow student Piemur is asked to leave Harper Hall...Categorized as:
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The Alpha’s Betrayed Mate: Rejected Mate Pregnancy Romance by Kayla Wolf
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe betrayed my deepest feelings. Now I’m forced to be his kid’s live-in nanny.He’s a single dad and my brother’s best friend. We grew up together until he rejected me.Today I’m the outcast of the pack. As punishment I’m forced to live in the Alpha’s house.Vulnerable feelings are forbidden…but soon my belly starts to grow with his seed.I hoped I’d never see him again but hope is for the foolish... -
People Collide by Isle McElroy
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Eli leaves the cramped Bulgarian apartment he shares with Elizabeth, his more organized and successful wife, he discovers that he now inhabits her body. Not only have he and his wife traded bodies but Elizabeth, living as Eli, has disappeared without a trace... -
Bridge of Souls by Fiona McIntosh
Rated: 3.94 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsGeneral Wyl Thirsk of Morgravia has died many times . . . But thanks to the miraculous gift bestowed upon him by the slain witch Myrren, Wyl lives on—though greatly altered and unrecognizable. Only by assuming Morgravia's throne will he be freed from the dark spell that has both cursed and sustained him. But Wyl's time is running out... -
The Third Kingdom by Terry Goodkind
Rated: 3.93 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsFrom the internationally bestselling author of the Sword of Truth series, comes a new Richard and Kahlan novel, sequel to The Omen Machine. The Richard and Kahlan series, beginning with The Omen Machine (which is also the 12th and final book of the Sword of Truth series) is a NEW series separate from Sword of Truth...Categorized as:
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All About Us by Tom Ellen
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsA chance encounter leads to the journey of a lifetime in this powerful and emotional love story, perfect for fans of One Day, Me Before You and In Five Years.If you could turn back the clock, would you choose a different life?Ben’s always loved the month of December, but this year, with his relationship with Daphne on the rocks, it’s missing its usual magic... -
Step Back in Time by Ali McNamara
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsHow many lifetimes would you travel to find a love that lasts for ever? When single career girl Jo-Jo steps onto a zebra crossing and gets hit by a car, she awakes to find herself in 1964. The fashion, the music, her job, even her romantic life: everything is different. And then it happens three more times, and Jo-Jo finds herself living a completely new life in the 1970s, 80s and 90s... -
Time Raiders: The Avenger by P.C. Cast
Rated: 3.85 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFor Alexandra Patton, the Time Raiders project sends the reluctant psychic back to 60 AD Briton - a world where she can barely understand the accents, let alone its culture of brutality and superstition. Armed only with her "freakish" ability to talk to the dead, Alex must use all her gifts to entice Caradoc, a savagely sexy Druid warrior, into helping her succeed in her mission... -
The Serpent Bride by Sara Douglass
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsSara Douglass has won legions of fans around the world for her epic tales of sorcery, forbidden love, and heart-pounding action. Now, with the DarkGlass Mountain saga, she reveals her biggest adventure yet. Rescued from unspeakable horror, Ishbel Brunelle has devoted her life to a Serpent cult that reads the future in the entrails of its human sacrifices... -
Paramount by Nadia Scrieva
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe broke her heart. Now, it's time for him to pay... Pax Burnson has been in love with Thorn Kalgren since she was fourteen. Long before he became the CEO of one of the world's largest tech companies, and an arrogant jerk. Their families have always been close due to their shared secret; both Pax and Thorn are descended from devas, powerful demigods with vast supernatural abilities... -
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How to Get a Girlfriend (When You're a Terrifying Monster) by Marie Cardno
Life is tough when you’re an eldritch abomination.Trillin isn’t technically a person. She’s a tiny breakaway piece of consciousness from the all-devouring Endless, doomed to eventually rejoin it. But when a human witch stumbles into her world, Trillin suddenly has a new reason to figure out individuality–one shape-shifting tentacle at a time... -
Broken Phoenix (Love's Landscapes) by Edmond Manning
Rated: 3.77 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDear Author,I’m a phoenix (pic 1). Unfortunately, I’m a pretty terrible phoenix. I can’t seem to control my fire. I lose my feathers (I could give you my father’s lecture on that word for word, I’ve heard it so many times). And worst of all, my tears don’t heal. I’ve pretty much been a hermit since my clan kicked me out ten years ago...Categorized as:
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Cat Scratched! by Dara Joy
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSalair Ner. . . Hair like a silken river of midnight. Long, gleaming ebony strands tipped in lustrous gold. Eyes tilted slightly at the corners and of different colors. Clear blue and warm gold. Rimmed in dark lashes. Arresting, sensual features. . . A loner of noble blood. A sleek, masculine cat of astounding beauty, lethal grace, and feral tendencies...Categorized as:
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Five First Chances by Sarah Jost
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"A compassionate ode to the beautiful messiness of being human." — Glendy Vanderah"Reminiscent of Matt Haig's The Midnight Library and Rebecca Serle's In Five Years." — BooklistA life-affirming debut that blends a poignant exploration of friendship and loss with a truly unforgettable love story... -
The Little Shop of Found Things by Paula Brackston
Rated: 3.84 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsA new series about a young woman whose connection to antiques takes her on a magical adventure, reminiscent of OutlanderNew York Times bestselling author of The Witch's Daughter Paula Brackston returns to her trademark blend of magic and romance to launch a new series guaranteed to enchant her audience even more... -
Lyon's Pride by Anne McCaffrey
The survival technique of the Hivers was terrifying -- and brilliant. Their huge Sphere ships, controlled by the Many Mind of ten to sixteen queens, surged out into space. When an appropriate planet was found, the Hivers destroyed any and every variety of indigenous life, the queens propagated, and when the new world was full, more ships were sent out...Categorized as:
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The Practical Guide to Trying Not to Die (Don't Read in the Closet Events) by Sam Schooler
Rated: 3.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDanny Marlaeto’s life has gone to shit. In the past three hours, he’s been attacked by Lord of the Rings lookalikes, saved by his hot but weird next-door neighbor, threatened with a pair of Manolos, and been told he has to move out of his house. Oh, and he has to leave this dimension, too. So there’s that...Categorized as:
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Quatrain by Sharon Shinn
Rated: 3.74 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFour original novellas, all set in the fantastical worlds of national bestselling author Sharon Shinn. National bestselling author Sharon Shinn's Twelve Houses books have fascinated readers and critics alike with their irresistible blend of fantasy, romance, and adventure... -
Thief Liar Lady by D.L. Soria
Rated: 3.66 of 5 stars · 18 ratings“Happily Ever After” is a total scam, but at least this time the princess is the one controlling the grift—until her true love arrives and threatens to ruin the whole scheme. Intrigue, magic, and wit abound in this Cinderella fairytale reimagining, perfect for fans of Heather Walter and Naomi Novik.I’m not who you think I am...Categorized as:
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Star of the Morning by Lynn Kurland
From the USA Today bestselling author comes the first in a magical romantic fantasy trilogy. Darkness covers the north, since the black mage has begun his assault on the kingdom of Neroche. Legend has it that only the two magical swords held by Neroche's king can defeat the mage. Now the fate of the Nine Kingdoms rests in the hands of a woman destined to wield one of those blades.. -
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That Familiar Touch by Dara Joy
Rated: 3.47 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThe beloved Matrix of Destiny series continues with the exciting tale of the beautiful feline shapeshifter Soosha. The Familiar woman yearns for exotic adventure, and must defy her king's orders to stay planetside. She sets off on a secret escapade to discover new worlds. Soon, her journey leads her to a mysterious land -- and a very compelling stranger named Daxan...Categorized as:
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Blades of the Old Empire by Anna Kashina
Rated: 3.25 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsKara is a mercenary - a Diamond warrior, the best of the best, part of the Majat Guild. When her tenure to Prince Kythar comes to an end, he wishes to retain her services, but must accompany her back to her Guild to negotiate her continued protection...
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