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Readers who enjoyed Behind the Mask by Joel Derfner, Paul Witcover, Liz Duffy Adams, Delia Sherman, Racheline Maltese & Ellen Kushner also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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Fire in the Hole by Alex Westmore
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsFire in the hole! Those were the last words Quinn Gallagher heard before her mighty ship sunk beneath the waves. Now she’s adrift in more ways than one as she attempts to flee from all those who would push her under… underground, under water, and of course under the covers... -
![Driven by Duty by Mia West]()
Driven by Duty by Mia West
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA woman’s place is with those she’s willing to fight for…A warlord’s daughter has responsibilities. No one knows that better than Gwen, only daughter and political pawn of her father, Uthyr.But with her husband banished and her brother gone after him, Gwen isn’t leaving her fate in Uthyr’s hands one moment longer. She has a plan and needs an accomplice she can trust... -
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![Tremontaine: The Complete Season Two by Ellen Kushner, Joel Derfner]()
Tremontaine: The Complete Season Two by Ellen Kushner, Joel Derfner
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 3 ratingsWelcome to Tremontaine, the prequel to Ellen Kushner’s beloved Riverside series that began with Swordspoint! A Duchess whose beauty is matched only by her cunning; her husband’s dangerous affair with a handsome scholar; a foreigner in a playground of swordplay and secrets; and a mathematical genius on the brink of revolution—when long-buried lies threaten to come to light, betrayal and treachery... -
![Lies in Our Stars by Paul Witcover, Alaya Dawn Johnson]()
Lies in Our Stars by Paul Witcover, Alaya Dawn Johnson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 3 ratingsPlots within plots ratchet up the intrigue in this week's installment of Tremontaine, the episodic web series set in Ellen Kushner's Swordpoint universe.A moment of staggering inspiration and insight sets events in motion that have the potential to fracture friendships, shatter alliances, and remake the balance of power in the city . . . and the world... -
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![The Heart A Liability by Tessa Gratton, Ellen Kushner]()
The Heart A Liability by Tessa Gratton, Ellen Kushner
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 2 ratingsSwordplay, scandal, and sex—welcome to the world of Tremontaine , a glittering new entry in Ellen Kushner's classic Riverside series. This is the 9th episode in the second season of Tremontaine , a 13-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode written by Tessa Gratton... -
![The Coming Night by Joel Derfner, Paul Witcover]()
The Coming Night by Joel Derfner, Paul Witcover
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 2 ratingsSex, Scandal, Swordplay…and Chocolate... -
![In the Shadow of Riverside by Tessa Gratton, Mary Anne Mohanraj]()
In the Shadow of Riverside by Tessa Gratton, Mary Anne Mohanraj
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 2 ratingsSwordplay, scandal, and sex—welcome to the world of Tremontaine, a glittering new entry in Ellen Kushner’s classic Riverside series.This is the 11th episode in the second season of Tremontaine, a 13-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode written by Tessa Gratton.As Diane installs Micah at Tremontaine House, Kaab comes to the duchess with a proposition concerning Will’s fate... -
![Dissolution by Ellen Kushner, Tessa Gratton]()
Dissolution by Ellen Kushner, Tessa Gratton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 2 ratingsSwordplay, scandal, and sex—welcome to the world of Tremontaine, a glittering new entry in Ellen Kushner’s classic Riverside series.This is the final episode in the second season of Tremontaine, a 13-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode written by Ellen Kushner.As Kaab prepares to leave the City, Diane faces the Council regarding her petition to become Duchess in her own right... -
![Every Face a Forgery by Paul Witcover, Liz Duffy Adams]()
Every Face a Forgery by Paul Witcover, Liz Duffy Adams
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 2 ratingsSwordplay, scandal, and sex—welcome to the world of Tremontaine, a glittering new entry in Ellen Kushner's classic Riverside series.This is the 5th episode in the third season of Tremontaine, a 13-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode written by Paul Witcover.As Kaab takes over her aunt’s role, Diane deals with the aftermath of the burglary at Tremontaine House... -
![The Bridge by Karen Lord, Joel Derfner]()
The Bridge by Karen Lord, Joel Derfner
Rated: 5.00 of 5 stars · 1 ratingsSwordplay, scandal, and sex—welcome to the world of Tremontaine, a glittering new entry in Ellen Kushner's classic Riverside series.This is the 3rd episode in the third season of Tremontaine, a 13-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode written by Karen Lord.Kaab realizes Saabim was murdered, but finding the culprit will take time... -
![Smoke and Ashes by Mary Anne Mohanraj, Joel Derfner]()
Smoke and Ashes by Mary Anne Mohanraj, Joel Derfner
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 2 ratingsSwordplay, scandal, and sex—welcome to the world of Tremontaine, a glittering new entry in Ellen Kushner’s classic Riverside series.This is the 12th episode in the second season of Tremontaine, a 13-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode written by Mary Anne Mohanraj.The Duchess marshals her resources as she attempts to avoid the Dragon Chancellor’s clutches... -
![Ambition by Ellen Kushner, Tessa Gratton]()
Ambition by Ellen Kushner, Tessa Gratton
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 2 ratingsSwordplay, scandal, and sex—welcome to the world of Tremontaine, a glittering new entry in Ellen Kushner's classic Riverside series.This is the 1st episode in the third season of Tremontaine, a 13-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode written by Ellen Kushner... -
![My Life for Your Life by Tessa Gratton, Karen Lord]()
My Life for Your Life by Tessa Gratton, Karen Lord
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 2 ratingsSwordplay, scandal, and sex—welcome to the world of Tremontaine, a glittering new entry in Ellen Kushner's classic Riverside series.This is the 6th episode in the third season of Tremontaine, a 13-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode written by Tessa Gratton... -
![Artemis and The Dating App by Carly Cane]()
Artemis and The Dating App by Carly Cane
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 2 ratingsWhat if your most painful truth was a lie all along?When the nymph Callisto broke Artemis’ heart, Earth shook with the Goddess’ pain.Now, two millennia later, Callisto is back… on a human dating app and with no memories of their past.For Artemis, this should be as simple as swiping left.But when her sister Aphrodite, Goddess of Love and swiping-addict, gets involved, nothing is ever that easy.. -
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![Night of the Flames by Joel Derfner, Paul Witcover]()
Night of the Flames by Joel Derfner, Paul Witcover
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 1 ratingsSwordplay, scandal, and sex—welcome to the world of Tremontaine, a glittering new entry in Ellen Kushner's classic Riverside series.This is the 4th episode in the third season of Tremontaine, a 13-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode written by Joel Derfner.As the city celebrates, Micah witnesses as a crime... -
![Into the Woods by Liz Duffy Adams, Delia Sherman]()
Into the Woods by Liz Duffy Adams, Delia Sherman
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 1 ratingsSwordplay, scandal, and sex—welcome to the world of Tremontaine, a glittering new entry in Ellen Kushner's classic Riverside series. This is the 7th episode in the third season of Tremontaine, a 13-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode written by Liz Duffy Adams and Delia Sherman... -
![Behind the Mask by Joel Derfner, Paul Witcover]()
Behind the Mask by Joel Derfner, Paul Witcover
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 1 ratingsSwordplay, scandal, and sex—welcome to the world of Tremontaine, a glittering new entry in Ellen Kushner's classic Riverside series. This is the 8th episode in the third season of Tremontaine, a 13-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode written by Joel Derfner. On Esha’s advice, Diane speaks to Lionel about the future of their relationship. Florian attempts to have Tess killed... -
![Sword and Spirit by Karen Lord, Joel Derfner]()
Sword and Spirit by Karen Lord, Joel Derfner
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 1 ratingsSwordplay, scandal, and sex—welcome to the world of Tremontaine, a glittering new entry in Ellen Kushner's classic Riverside series. This is the 9th episode in the third season of Tremontaine, a 13-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode written by Karen Lord. Davenant takes drastic action when he realizes how Diane got her hands on his ledger... -
![A Blur of Bright Water by Tessa Gratton]()
A Blur of Bright Water by Tessa Gratton
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 1 ratingsThis is the 10th episode in the third season of Tremontaine, a 13-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode written by Tessa Gratton. Tess seeks revenge against Florian. Meanwhile the Cocom try to silence Florian. Reza realizes Diane’s enemies are responsible for the problems at Rafe’s school and insists Rafe meet with her to come to a solution... -
![Dragon Rampant by Karen Lord, Joel Derfner]()
Dragon Rampant by Karen Lord, Joel Derfner
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 1 ratingsWelcome to Tremontaine, where ambition, love affairs, and rivalries dance with deadly results. In 1987 Ellen Kushner swept readers away to a world of scandal and swordplay with her novel Swordspoint that quickly became a cult-classic. Now joined by a team of writers, she returns to her beloved world with this prequel serial... -
![Surrounded by Joel Derfner]()
Surrounded by Joel Derfner
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 1 ratingsThis is the 12th episode in the third season of Tremontaine, a 13-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode written by Joel Derfner. Kaab achieves an important victory for her family. Rafe’s school comes under attack, forcing him to organize his students against the danger. Basil discovers Aurelia’s indiscretion. Diane faces unwelcome consequences... -
![A City's Favor by Racheline Maltese, Tessa Gratton]()
A City's Favor by Racheline Maltese, Tessa Gratton
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 1 ratingsThis is the 13th episode in the third season of Tremontaine, a 13-episode serial from Serial Box Publishing. This episode written by Racheline Maltese with Joel Derfner, Tessa Gratton, and Karen Lord. Kaab discovers the truth. A public celebration is held for Rafe’s school. Micah makes a decision about her future. Diane faces the consequences of being duchess in her own right... -
![Athena and The College Professor by Carly Cane]()
Athena and The College Professor by Carly Cane
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 1 ratingsGoddess Athena is not lonely. She has her books, her sisters and the responsibility of ensuring everything runs as it should in the Universe... -
![Lavender House by Lev A.C. Rosen]()
Lavender House by Lev A.C. Rosen
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsLavender House, 1952: the family seat of recently deceased matriarch Irene Lamontaine, head of the famous Lamontaine soap empire. Irene’s recipes for her signature scents are a well guarded secret―but it's not the only one behind these gates. This estate offers a unique freedom, where none of the residents or staff hide who they are. But to keep their secret, they've needed to keep others out... -
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![Fan Service: Supernatural Society Omnibus by Gail Carriger]()
Fan Service: Supernatural Society Omnibus by Gail Carriger
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThis collector’s special Fan Service omnibus contains stories specifically tailored to honor Gail Carriger’s most devoted fans. The print run was 500 limited (numbered) editions, and 30 (lettered) leather-boxed tray case editions.It includes previously published Supernatural Society Novellas: Romancing the Inventor, Romancing the Werewolf... -
![Shadows in Bloom: A Dark Romance Anthology by Lola Malone, Jessie Walker]()
Shadows in Bloom: A Dark Romance Anthology by Lola Malone, Jessie Walker
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLong summer nights, the rustle of leaves and flowers in full bloom.It’s the perfect time of the year to live life the fullest, plan for tomorrow and forget about yesterday. But what happens when the shadows come out to play?After all…you won’t see it coming until it hits you in the Shadows in Bloom... -
![Gwen and Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher]()
Gwen and Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher
Heartstopper meets A Knight’s Tale in this queer medieval rom com YA debut about love, friendship, and being brave enough to change the course of history.It’s been hundreds of years since King Arthur’s reign. His descendant, Arthur, a future Lord and general gadabout, has been betrothed to Gwendoline, the quick-witted, short-tempered princess of England, since birth... -
![The Prince's Dragon by W.M. Fawkes, Sam Burns]()
The Prince's Dragon by W.M. Fawkes, Sam Burns
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThe last place Lord Tristram Radcliffe ever expected to find himself was right hand to the Llangardian throne. His parentage should have seen him banished, but he managed to keep his draconic secret. Now, King Reynold is dead. Long live King Roland... -
![The Assassin's Dragon by W.M. Fawkes, Sam Burns]()
The Assassin's Dragon by W.M. Fawkes, Sam Burns
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsIn Atheldinas, everyone’s secrets have been uncovered. Tristram is a half-dragon, Nicholas is a villain scheming to take the throne from his cousin Roland, and eternally sharp Bet is nothing less than a hero.The cost has been high, and now Tristram is forced to amass the armies of Llangard to save his king from Jarl Vidar, the mysterious figure who’s hellbent on tearing Llangard in two... -
![Pool of Dreams by Sam Burns, W.M. Fawkes]()
Pool of Dreams by Sam Burns, W.M. Fawkes
A fae who betrayed his prince for a doomed passion.Syren sacrificed the man he loved to spare humanity from the wrath of the fae. For three hundred years, he’s been stuck on the mortal plane, floating alone in his pool while his powers slipped away...
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