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Heir of Novron by Michael J. Sullivan
An alternative cover for this ISBN can be found here. A FORCED WEDDING. A DOUBLE EXECUTION. TWO THIEVES HAVE OTHER PLANS. The New Empire intends to celebrate its victory over the Nationalists with a day that will never be forgotten... -
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The Path of Ascension 6 by C. Mantis
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsDon't miss Book 6 of this action-packed fantasy adventure that blends everything you love about LitRPG with Xianxia. About the This is a mix between LitRPG and Xianxia. It's like a car that looks like a LitRPG with dungeons and skills, but the interior and engine are all Xianxia... -
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The Path of Ascension 4 by C. Mantis
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsAfter participating in the Empire's vassal war, Matt, Liz, and Aster now have a fire nipping after their heels. Or rather, their new manager, Luna. And she demands their best at all times, or she will drive them off The Path of Ascension... -
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Shifter and Shadow by Sharon Shinn
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsPart of the Twelve Houses series, Shifter and Shadow takes place between the end of The Thirteenth House and the beginning of Dark Moon Defender. What really happened on Dorrin Isle? Kirra Danalustrous is the daughter of a marlord, a celebrated beauty—and a shapeshifter with magic in her veins... -
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![Knife Children by Lois McMaster Bujold]()
Knife Children by Lois McMaster Bujold
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsLakewalker Barr Foxbrush returns from two years of patrolling the bitter wilds of Luthlia against the enigmatic, destructive entities called malices, only to find that the secret daughter he'd left behind in the hinterland of Oleana has disappeared from her home after a terrible accusation... -
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Weight of the Crown by A.C. Cobble
The epic conclusion to the Benjamin Ashwood series! Ben and his friends have defeated a deadly threat to mankind, and gained powerful allies along the way, but sometimes the biggest danger is ourselves. In the final book in the Benjamin Ashwood series, Ben will have to take the mantle of leadership to prevent a war that will devastate Alcott... -
![Elantris [Dramatized Adaptation] by Brandon Sanderson, Johann Dettweiler]()
Elantris [Dramatized Adaptation] by Brandon Sanderson, Johann Dettweiler
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe city of the gods. Elantris once stood as the symbol of all that is beautiful. A sprawling metropolis of unrivaled grandeur, it was a symbol of power and strength, built to be as imposing as it was magnificent. The only thing more glorious than the city itself was its inhabitants, Godlike beings, with silvery skin and hair of the purest, flowing white... -
![Dark Territory by A.C. Cobble]()
Dark Territory by A.C. Cobble
After uncovering the existence of an ancient, secret organization, Ben must track down its whereabouts to enlist help in a battle for the fate of humanity. He goes behind enemy lines and faces certain danger. He must convince the powerful elites that the looming threat to Alcott is real. If the opposing factions do not put aside their differences and join forces, the fate of mankind may be sealed... -
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Elantris [Dramatized Adaptation] by Brandon Sanderson, Johann Dettweiler
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe city of the gods. Elantris once stood as the symbol of all that is beautiful. A sprawling metropolis of unrivaled grandeur, it was a symbol of power and strength, built to be as imposing as it was magnificent. The only thing more glorious than the city itself was its inhabitants, Godlike beings, with silvery skin and hair of the purest, flowing white... -
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Custodian by Montana Ash
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMax has finally found everything she never dared dream of; family, friends, and love with a man who does terrifying things to her independence. She has more to lose than ever before. With lines being drawn in the sand and sides being chosen, the future from her nightmares seems set in motion. Max is terrified – feeling the weight of her Order’s lives on her shoulders... -
![Her First Taste of Fire by Kristen Painter]()
Her First Taste of Fire by Kristen Painter
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShadowvale isn’t your typical small town America. The sun never shines, the gates decide who enters, magic abounds, and every resident bears some kind of curse. Most people think Nasha Black lives in Shadowvale because that’s where her father, one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, lives... -
![Covenant of Queens by Silvia Shaw]()
Covenant of Queens by Silvia Shaw
The sweeping saga of Rand continues to its gripping conclusion . .. As the battle for Rand escalates, Savannah tries to unravel the secrets of the past to enable her to understand the future. Soon it becomes a race against the clock to solve the mystery of the third moon and to find the site of the enemy's time passage... -
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Endgames by L.E. Modesitt Jr.
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsEndgames is the twelfth novel in L. E. Modesitt, Jr's, New York Times bestselling epic fantasy series the Imager Portfolio, and the third book in the story arc that began with Treachery's Tools and Assassin's Price. Solidar is in chaos... -
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The Wind's Call by T.A. White
Scarred by her past; defined by her future. Eva is a herd mistress without a herd. A tagalong by her own definition. Not thrown away by her people, but rather someone who created a new life for herself when the old one died... -
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![By Blood Oath Bound by Kenley Davidson]()
By Blood Oath Bound by Kenley Davidson
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBetter to die than to swear a blood oath to a clanless night elf… Sky has had enough of being used for her magic. She’s been betrayed one too many times, and now she wants nothing more than to be left alone. But fate won’t let her hide for long. Something evil is stalking the residents of her village, and they think she’s just the person to stop it... -
![Lucas's Prey, Riley's Pride, Book 6 by Sandra R. Neeley]()
Lucas's Prey, Riley's Pride, Book 6 by Sandra R. Neeley
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLucas is a Kodiak Bear shifter, and the last member of Riley’s Pride left without a mate. He spent the majority of his life thinking he didn’t want one. But then he watched all his family and friends finding and claiming theirs, starting families and basking in the love and peace having a mate can provide... -
![Master of Tomes by Honor Raconteur]()
Master of Tomes by Honor Raconteur
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe final book to the Tomes of Kaleria series. -
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남편을 내 편으로 만드는 방법 4 [Nampyeon-eul Nae Pyeon-euro Mandeuneun Bangbeob 4] (How to Get My Husband on My Side (Novel) #4) by Spice&Kitty, Spice&Kitty
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratings소설 속 남편의 손에 죽는 악녀가 되었다. 정확히는 아버지와 오빠에게 정략결혼의 도구로 이용당하다죽는 악역 조연으로. 어느 날, 망할 아버지가 기어이 내 다섯 번째 신랑을 물어왔다. 문제는 그 상대가 바로 날 죽일 남편이자, 훗날 가문을 몰락시킬. 북부 최고의 성기사라는 것. 일단은 살길을 찾아야 한다. 원작에선 내가 죽일 시누이를 살릴 방법을 찾는 데 앞서,. 남편의 냉대, 북부인들의 경멸과 견제, 공작가 사람들의 멸시 등등. 난관이 많지만, 이곳 사람들한테 무해하게 보이다 보면. 나중에 목숨은 살려주지 않을까. “전 당신한테 반해버렸어요! ”. 그러니까 제발 살려줘! -
![남편을 내 편으로 만드는 방법 3 [Nampyeon-eul Nae Pyeon-euro Mandeuneun Bangbeob 3] (How to Get My Husband on My Side (Novel) #3) by Spice&Kitty, Spice&Kitty]()
남편을 내 편으로 만드는 방법 3 [Nampyeon-eul Nae Pyeon-euro Mandeuneun Bangbeob 3] (How to Get My Husband on My Side (Novel) #3) by Spice&Kitty, Spice&Kitty
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratings소설 속 남편의 손에 죽는 악녀가 되었다. 정확히는 아버지와 오빠에게 정략결혼의 도구로 이용당하다죽는 악역 조연으로. 어느 날, 망할 아버지가 기어이 내 다섯 번째 신랑을 물어왔다. 문제는 그 상대가 바로 날 죽일 남편이자, 훗날 가문을 몰락시킬. 북부 최고의 성기사라는 것. 일단은 살길을 찾아야 한다. 원작에선 내가 죽일 시누이를 살릴 방법을 찾는 데 앞서,. 남편의 냉대, 북부인들의 경멸과 견제, 공작가 사람들의 멸시 등등. 난관이 많지만, 이곳 사람들한테 무해하게 보이다 보면. 나중에 목숨은 살려주지 않을까. “전 당신한테 반해버렸어요! ”. 그러니까 제발 살려줘! -
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Prince & Knight: Tale of the Shadow King by Daniel Haack
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThis follow-up to Prince & Knight is an inclusive, modern fairy tale for young readers! Praise for Prince & Knight:. "Victorious . . . the premier queer-friendly fairy tale. " -Kirkus Reviews, starred review. "An illuminating fairy tale for young readers to be able to see that not every prince would like to marry a princess. " -School Library Journal... -
![Her One Wish by Marie Hall]()
Her One Wish by Marie Hall
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsON SALE OCTOBER 26! Nixie is a genie with a problem. She's just killed her Master. Kind of a big no-no for her kind, but really, what did the ruling council of genie's expect her to do? It's not like she was given a handbook on how to be a "proper genie". She was never even supposed to wind up in Kingdom. She'd been born on Earth, Chicago specifically... -
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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... -
![The Mageborn Traitor by Melanie Rawn]()
The Mageborn Traitor by Melanie Rawn
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsThe second volume of the Exiles series pits sister against sister in a battle of magic, power, and long-held family secrets. For generations, the Mage Guardians and the Lords of Malerris have waged a secret war against one another—and the world of Lenfell has paid the price... -
![Demons and Darkness by Meredith Hart]()
Demons and Darkness by Meredith Hart
The second Demon War has begun, and no one is safe. Vethe and Lyria stand outside the gates of Ocrus Sheau, a mysterious kingdom where all wildmages are forced into slavery, hoping to unearth information that could help Prince Kyalam in his struggle against the Citadel without ending up in chains... -
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![Overtaken: Bonus Epilogue by K.F. Breene]()
Overtaken: Bonus Epilogue by K.F. Breene
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhat happens next? Do Shanti and Cayan live Happily Ever After? Will they have a brood of Gifted children? To answer some of your burning questions, we give you the Bonus Epilogue. Available from K. F. Breene's website under Books > Bonus Material. -
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Power by Anna Carven
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThey took her from me. She is precious to me above all else, and they took her from me. And now I am a prisoner at the hands of my old enemy; bound and stripped of my power, with corrosive magic running through my veins. I need to get out of here. I will do anything to get her back. Anything. Even if it means I have to surrender to darkness himself... -
![Lian / Roch by Alexandra Ivy, Laura Wright]()
Lian / Roch by Alexandra Ivy, Laura Wright
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsLIAN. The Hunter:. Lian isn’t a happy puma. He’s a lethal Hunter who should be out fighting the enemy, not babysitting a human scholar. Still, he’ll do whatever necessary to rid the world of the evil goddess, Shakpi. And there’s the bonus of spending a few hours away from his family of Nurturers who have been smothering him with love... -
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The Study Chronicles: Tales of Ixia & Sitia by Maria V. Snyder
“Then what were you waiting for? ”. He turned to her. “You. ”. New York Times bestselling author, Maria V. Snyder, presents a complete collection of short stories and novellas from the dynamic and complex world of Ixia & Sitia... -
![For Crown and Kingdom by Grace Draven, Jeffe Kennedy]()
For Crown and Kingdom by Grace Draven, Jeffe Kennedy
~Two fantasy romance tales by bestselling and award winning authors Jeffe Kennedy and Grace Draven~. ***The Crown of the Queen: a novella of the Twelve Kingdoms by Jeffe Kennedy. It's been a lifetime since librarian Dafne Mailloux saw the coronation of the tyrant who destroyed her family. She did her part to pull him off the High Throne... -
![At The End There Was You by Wendy Heiss]()
At The End There Was You by Wendy Heiss
The world will end in seven days. Winter is a Priestess, her life is simple and uncomplicated, but shortly takes a turn when she is appointed as an aide for a Mage who intends to stop the God of Death from spreading a plague that would end their world. Both of them begin searching the Urvalis library for answers and find more than they had bargained for...Categorized as:
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![Lover of Thorns and Holy Gods by Grace Draven]()
Lover of Thorns and Holy Gods by Grace Draven
A trilogy of short stories from the worlds of Master of Crows, Entreat Me, and Radiance. STRONG BLOOD (3,504 words) – Ballard de Sauveterre from ENTREAT ME crosses time to share a drink with Silhara of Neith from MASTER OF CROWS and discovers a connection that spans generations... -
![The Shadow Queen by Bertrice Small]()
The Shadow Queen by Bertrice Small
Mourn me but briefly. Then find your destiny, Lara, my love, my life. Now let me go. With those words, the spirit of Magnus Hauk, Dominus of Terah, leaves his body--and thus the fate of a nation rests upon the faerie woman Lara's shoulders. While Lara's son Prince Taj is well loved by the people of Terah, he is too young to rule, and Lara must obey Magnus's dying command and govern in his stead... -
![The Symphony of Ages Boxed Set I by Elizabeth Haydon]()
The Symphony of Ages Boxed Set I by Elizabeth Haydon
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBoxed Set containing Mass Market Paperback editions of Rhapsody , Prophecy , and Destiny Rhapsody. The brilliant new saga is born . .. Rhapsody is a woman, a Singer of some talent, who is swept up into events of world-shattering import... -
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Rage/Killian by Alexandra Ivy, Laura Wright
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsGet Wild in the Wildlands. From New York Times Bestsellers, Alexandra Ivy and Laura Wright, the heat of the bayou is back with RAGE/KILLIAN in an all-new duel 'tail'. Enter the Wildlands where a new, volatile danger threatens the sizzling hot Pantera. -
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![Angel/Hiss by Alexandra Ivy, Laura Wright]()
Angel/Hiss by Alexandra Ivy, Laura Wright
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBooks 13 & 14 of the USA Today Bestselling Series! ANGEL. Dr. Angel Savary is dedicated to his skills as a Healer. After the death of his mother, he’s determined never to fail another Pantera. But when he’s kidnapped by a human female, he discovers that her brutal past offers the answers he’s been seeking. Even more astonishing, she stirs his cat with a ruthless need to claim her... -
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The Dragon Token by Melanie Rawn
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsWith her bestselling fantasy trilogy, Dragon Prince, Melanie Rawn introduced us to Sunrunner’s magic and sorcerous evil, to a ruler striving to bring peace to warring kingdoms—and to her magnificent dragons... -
![The Twilight Lord by Bertrice Small]()
The Twilight Lord by Bertrice Small
Lara, Domina of Terah, has mysteriously disappeared while visiting the New Outlands. The Dominus is frantic to find his beloved wife, but when no trace of her can be discovered, Magnus Hauk turns to two strong allies - Prince Kaliq of the Shadows and his mother-in-law, Ilona, the most powerful of the faerie queens... -
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Morgan's Fate by Dana Marie Bell
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHis Fate is finally in front of him…and he’s never letting go. Morgan and Magnus Grimm return from their search for Skuld, Norn of the Future, only to find that she’s been living under their noses this whole time... -
![The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power: Disgraced No Longer, I'm Finding Happiness with the Prince! Volume 1 (The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power (Manga) #1) by Almond, Dawson Chen]()
The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power: Disgraced No Longer, I'm Finding Happiness with the Prince! Volume 1 (The Oblivious Saint Can't Contain Her Power (Manga) #1) by Almond, Dawson Chen
Lady Carolina Sanchez has spent her entire life believing she is the “Sanchez family disgrace,” a notion constantly reinforced by her elder sister, Flora. In public, Flora is a model of kindness and gentility, always coming to her baby sister’s defense. .. but behind closed doors, she heaps abuse on Carolina, leveraging Carolina’s perceived shortcomings to suit her own ends... -
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The Elementalist by Meredith Hart
Vethe and Lyria stand outside the gates of Ocrus Sheau, a mysterious kingdom where all wildmages are forced into slavery, hoping to unearth information that could help Prince Kyalam in his struggle against the Citadel without ending up in chains. Entering the kingdom depends on an invitation from the dangerous God-King, but escaping will prove even more treacherous... -
![Hills of Heather and Bone by K.E. Andrews]()
Hills of Heather and Bone by K.E. Andrews
The bones of the dead hold stories. On the fringes of Errigal, Morana longs to exchange a life of hiding for a peaceful one with her husband, Percy. While Percy's bloodgift lets him grow plants and heal broken bodies, Morana's a boneweaver, despised and feared because she can hear bones and raise the dead... -
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Prince of Fate by Terry Bolryder
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe second in a brand new series, Lions of Pride Island! Sexy lion shifters, curvy, sassy mates and matches made by fate! Each can be read alone or in order! Cain Hunt is addicted to adrenaline, an extreme sports athlete who is always going as fast as possible in an effort to outrace his own past... -
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Star Kissed by Nalini Singh
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThis stand-alone short story was originally written for the February 2008 edition of Germany's Love Letter magazine. -
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The Mage by Jean Johnson
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsThis is the final book in the acclaimed series of "cursed brothers, fated mates, prophecies. .. destiny and magic. "(Robin D. Owens). New York Times bestselling author Jayne Ann Krentz hails Jean Johnson's writing as "fabulously fresh, thoroughly romantic, and wildly entertaining. " Now, Johnson returns for the final book in the series of eight brothers destined to fulfill a strange prophecy... -
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![La Corda d'Oro, Volume 9 by Yuki Kure]()
La Corda d'Oro, Volume 9 by Yuki Kure
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsPersonalities clash as the contestants rehearse for the Final Selection. Ryotaro is forced to choose between Kahoko and his ex-girlfriend Mizue. Len and Ryotaro cross swords over music--and Kahoko. Kazuki struggles with an increasingly painful crush. And Kahoko, now playing without magical assistance, feels she has more than ever to prove to the doubting Len... -
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The Ikessar Falcon by K.S. Villoso
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 15 ratings"Intricate, intimate, and intensely plotted. " - Nicholas Eames on The Wolf of Oren-yaro. "The Ikessar Falcon retains the excellent characterization and intrigue of The Wolf of Oren-yaro while expanding both its world and the plot at a head-spinning rate... -
![Exile by Rowena Cory Daniells]()
Exile by Rowena Cory Daniells
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBook two of The Outcast Chronicles; the thrilling story of Imoshen, Tobazim, Ronnyn and Aravelle, continues. The Outcast Chronicles follows the fate of a tribe of dispossessed mystics. Vastly outnumbered by people without magical abilities, they are persecuted because ordinary people fear their gifts... -
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Nightwalker by Jacquelyn Frank
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom New York Times bestselling author Jacquelyn Frank comes the final chapter in the Nightwalkers saga! As the momentous showdown with a powerful demon unfolds, a passionate encounter breaks the ultimate taboo. Kamen is a Bodywalker, an ancient soul reborn in one human host after another... -
![The Danu by Kelly Lucille]()
The Danu by Kelly Lucille
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKatrine was a child of the Danu. Her people were peaceful forest dwellers with a connection to the natural world and forest magic that others came to both envy and fear. When the lands of her people where claimed by invaders, fear turned to fire and everything she knew was destroyed... -
![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...
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