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![A Court of Mist and Fury [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas, Melody Muze](https://s3.amazonaws.com/romance.io/books/small/6887b586a67f6363e351d404.jpg)
A Court of Mist and Fury [Dramatized Adaptation] by Sarah J. Maas, Melody Muze
The seductive and stunning #1 New York Times bestselling sequel to Sarah J. Maas’s spellbinding A Court of Thorns and Roses. Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music!Feyre has undergone more trials than one human woman can carry in her heart... -
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Court Duel by Sherwood Smith
Young Countess Meliara swears to her dying father that she and her brother will defend their people from the growing greed of the king. That promise leads them into a war for which they are ill-prepared, which threatens the very people they are trying to protect. But war is simple compared to what follows, in peacetime...Categorized as:
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![The Discord of Gods by Jenn Lyons]()
The Discord of Gods by Jenn Lyons
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsThe Discord of Gods marks the epic conclusion to Jenn Lyons's Chorus of Dragon series, closing out the saga that began with The Ruin of Kings, for fans of Brandon Sanderson and Patrick Rothfuss.The end times have come. Relos Var's final plans to enslave the universe are on the cusp of fruition. He believes there's only one being in existence that might be able to stop him: the demon Xaltorath... -
![Redemptor by Jordan Ifueko]()
Redemptor by Jordan Ifueko
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsFor the first time, an Empress Redemptor sits on Aritsar's throne. To appease the sinister spirits of the dead, Tarisai must now anoint a council of her own, coming into her full power as a Raybearer. She must then descend into the Underworld, a sacrifice to end all future atrocities.Tarisai is determined to survive. Or at least, that's what she tells her increasingly distant circle of friends... -
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![Rumpelstiltskin by K.M. Shea]()
Rumpelstiltskin by K.M. Shea
When 17-year-old Gemma, a seamstress, is ordered by the insane King Torgen to spin straw into gold or be put to death, she knows her life is forfeit. Unwilling to give up, Gemma tries to escape her prison, earning her the respect of the mysterious mage, Stil. Stil offers to complete the impossible task…for a price... -
![Vortex Chronicles: The Complete Series by Elise Kova]()
Vortex Chronicles: The Complete Series by Elise Kova
Rated: 4.51 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThey should've never met. She's the crown princess. He's a mysterious sorcerer. But the unexpected happens when the world is ending.When Crown Princess Vi Solaris finds out she has a rare and deadly power, she must make a choice:Her magic or her throne.But the choice isn't as simple as it appears, because her magic is the key to saving the world...Categorized as:
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![The Remarried Empress, Vol. 1 by Alphatart, Sumpul]()
The Remarried Empress, Vol. 1 by Alphatart, Sumpul
Navier Ellie Trovi was the lifelong companion of Sovieshu, the emperor of the Eastern Empire, with whom she spent her youth discussing the empire they would build together. She was intelligent, compassionate, and courageous. She was the perfect empress of the Eastern Empire, until the day Sovieshu fell for another woman, demanding a divorce...Categorized as:
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![Sea of Starlight by Shari L. Tapscott]()
Sea of Starlight by Shari L. Tapscott
After meeting the mysterious woman of the forest, Rhys and Amalia are left questioning everything they know about the feuding kingdoms’ history, the two royal families that began the war, and their own turbulent relationship.There is only one place to find answers—in Draegan, the cursed kingdom that lies across the Chasm...Categorized as:
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![Call of the Dragon by Jessica Drake]()
Call of the Dragon by Jessica Drake
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsKickass heroines. Fire-breathing dragons. Epic adventures. Your thrill ride awaits in this brand new dragon rider series, for fans of Eragon and Dragon Riders of Pern! Zara Kenrook has never wanted to be ordinary. Abandoned at an orphanage, destined for a life in the slums, she’s clawed her way to the top and made herself a name as one of the best treasure hunters in Elantia... -
![Radiant Fierce by Everly Frost]()
Radiant Fierce by Everly Frost
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsOne lie began it all.I have become a traitor to my people, hated and feared by the ones I once protected, driven to destruction by the lies on which my life was based.Two traitors.Now, I have no choice but to escape with Nathaniel Shield into the heart of Fell, a land of dark creatures and brutal laws ruled by a cruel King, who wants us both dead.Three chances to survive... -
![Black Bird, Vol. 18 by Kanoko Sakurakouji]()
Black Bird, Vol. 18 by Kanoko Sakurakouji
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThere is a world of myth and magic that intersects ours, and only a special few can see it. Misao Harada is one such person, and she wants nothing to do with magical realms. She just wants to have a normal high school life and maybe get a boyfriend. But she is the bride of demon prophecy, and her blood grants incredible powers, her flesh immortality... -
![Princess of Dorsa by Eliza Andrews]()
Princess of Dorsa by Eliza Andrews
The fate of an empire lies in the hands of one untested princess. Princess Natasia is the eldest child of the Emperor Andreth, ruler of the Four Realms. If she were a boy, she’d be the unquestioned heir to the throne. But as a girl, her main duty in life is to marry someone her father can shape into his successor. Everything changes when an unknown would-be assassin nearly takes Tasia’s life... -
![Vortex Visions by Elise Kova]()
Vortex Visions by Elise Kova
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 38 ratingsA desperate princess, a magical traveler, and a watch that binds them together with the fate of a dying world.Vi Solaris is the heir to an Empire she’s barely seen. Her parents sacrificed a life with her to quell a rebellion and secure peace with a political alliance. Now, three years past when her wardship should’ve ended, Vi will do anything to be reunited with her family... -
![A Circle of Flames by Kate Avery Ellison]()
A Circle of Flames by Kate Avery Ellison
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsBriand has been taken captive by her mortal enemy, Auberon. As he takes her to the capital city of Tasglorn, she schemes to barter for her release by attempting to cooperate... and learn what she can about her magic gift. Meanwhile, Kael gathers old friends in a desperate bid to rescue her from the Seekers' clutches. Briand thought the Seekers were monsters... -
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Failed Future by Elise Kova
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsWhen worlds collide, and things are rarely what they seem, there may be no one Vi can trust. Having forsaken her crown for a chance to save her family, and the world, Vi Solaris washes up on the shores of Meru. She's wounded and barely alive. But Vi's fight for survival is only just beginning.As a princess in a foreign land, everyone is after her... -
![The Princess Paradigm by Lindsay Buroker]()
The Princess Paradigm by Lindsay Buroker
The Ever War has ended, and the curse that compelled the elven princess Hysithea to attack her own people has been lifted. But she’s haunted by nightmares, plagued by guilt, and unable to access the magical power that once flowed through her veins.It is not the time to seek out romance.Then a fearsome warrior from the human empire arrives, a supposed diplomat... -
![A Shield of Sorrow by Kate Avery Ellison]()
A Shield of Sorrow by Kate Avery Ellison
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsBook 5 in the series that has captivated and obsessed YA fantasy lovers! After a heartbreaking parting, Briand finds herself in the north, and Kael returns to the south... Both are heartbroken. Both are hurt. Both are stubbornly determined to move on... -
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The Frog Prince by A.G. Marshall
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAll she needs is a clue After a disastrous Princess Test, Carina tries to pick up the pieces and prove she is still a trustworthy spy. But all her evidence points to magical interference, and her father won’t believe such preposterous theories without proof... -
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Princess of Secrets by A.G. Marshall
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAll she needs is a clue After a disastrous Princess Test, Carina tries to pick up the pieces and prove she is still a trustworthy spy. But all her evidence points to magical interference, and her father won’t believe such preposterous theories without proof... -
![Dawn of Darkness by Shari L. Tapscott]()
Dawn of Darkness by Shari L. Tapscott
Princess Amalia of Renove expected to find plague and death when she and Rhys entered the kingdom of Draegan, but she didn’t realize she’d find herself in a nest of lies and deception.Now the princess’s world is crumbling. She must learn to navigate a wicked court, where everyone wants something from her—including the one man she thought she could trust.And Amalia isn’t the only one struggling... -
![Forged in Cursed Flames by Shari L. Tapscott, Jake Andrews]()
Forged in Cursed Flames by Shari L. Tapscott, Jake Andrews
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLady Clover’s life suddenly takes a turn for the worse when she’s framed for necromancy by Princess Camellia. She and the princess both know she’s not a dark magic user, but little good that does Clover when Camellia disappears... -
![The Lightning Conjurer: The Complete Series Collection by Rachel Rener]()
The Lightning Conjurer: The Complete Series Collection by Rachel Rener
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsContains the complete Lightning Conjurer series:Book I: THE AWAKENINGBook II: THE ENLIGHTNINGBook III: THE CHRISTENINGBook IV: THE RECKONINGSynopses (includes spoilers in sequel descriptions):THE AWAKENINGThree years ago, Aspen (as she calls herself), woke up in an abandoned cabin without a single memory... -
![Mage of Kings by L.J. Andrews]()
Mage of Kings by L.J. Andrews
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe final stand between mages and dragons begins.Hidden behind protected stone walls, elemental dragons and mystical mages await the day darkness finds them again. They fought a battle, and were forced to run for their lives. Even still, lives were lost. Teagan reluctantly finds himself as the mage others turn toward to lead them safely through the war... -
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Evergreen Academy by Heather Schneider
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome to Evergreen Academy, the secret college for Magical Botanists.I’d always sensed something peculiar about the reclusive Evergreen Academy, tucked deep in the woods of my hometown. But I never could have imagined it was a college for magical botanists–and that I am one of them... -
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![The Cracks in the Kingdom by Jaclyn Moriarty]()
The Cracks in the Kingdom by Jaclyn Moriarty
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe second in Jaclyn Moriarty's brilliant, acclaimed fantasy trilogy, THE COLORS OF MADELEINE! Princess Ko's been bluffing about the mysterious absence of her father, desperately trying to keep the government running on her own. But if she can't get him back in a matter of weeks, the consequence may be a devastating war... -
![Restored by Staci Jost]()
Restored by Staci Jost
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe’s a pawn trapped by her own power. But he’s the key that could set her free.Gifted with extraordinary healing abilities, Layla is bound in servitude to the ruthless King of Bellehaven. But when she’s abducted by the desperate—and enigmatic—prince Ledger of the distant kingdom of Westray, she’s thrust into a dangerous and exhilarating world beyond her castle walls... -
![Princess of Roses by A.G. Marshall]()
Princess of Roses by A.G. Marshall
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA beastly prince. A beautiful servant. Can two imperfect souls learn to love before the last petal falls?When a kraken attack leaves her family destitute, Rosemary Mercer strikes a bargain. She will serve Prince Darian for a year to erase her father’s debts. But there is more at stake than money, and the prince’s beastly curse changes more than his appearance... -
![The Seer's Secret by Brittany Fichter]()
The Seer's Secret by Brittany Fichter
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsA failing warrior.A prince in pain.A city in the mountain where they and their loved ones hide from Solevar's curse. But this reality will soon shatter. For among the cursed ashes of Solevar, a Seer has been found.Eirin, the king's favored warrior-in-training, is going to fail her combat test. She knows this, as does everyone around her. This comes as no surprise, though... -
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Unbound by Katherine Hurley
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAs the growing conflict forces Logan to embrace his newly discovered heritage, he fights to control a power he has long kept buried—a power that threatens everything he has tried to make of himself. Desperate to spare Astarti yet another burden, he tries to hide his crumbling control, but she has long since learned to recognize a lie...Categorized as:
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![The Fated and the Damned by Chloe Hodge]()
The Fated and the Damned by Chloe Hodge
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe Dark Queen has risen. War is coming.Desperate to save her people and secure allies, Kitarni must forge her position as leader of the coven and lady of Mistvellen. The only way to do that is to marry him.The man who betrayed her … and the one who has her heart.With demons roaming the land and humans on a witch hunt, their only means of survival lies in Death’s fabled crown... -
![The Shattered Crown by Maxym M. Martineau]()
The Shattered Crown by Maxym M. Martineau
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDark magic, mythical beasts, undying assassins, and forbidden love—this thrilling final installment in the epic Beast Charmer series is perfect for fans of Jennifer Armentrout, Sarah J Maas and Claire LegrandWhen Leena Edenfrell swore herself to the Frozen Prince, Noc Feyreigner, she never dreamed she'd ignite the flames of war...Categorized as:
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Stone Charmer by Jordan Rivet
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the action-packed sequel to Curse Painter, the race is on to find a reclusive magical stoneworker.Stone charming is the rarest form of art magic, used to manipulate stone and bring fantastical sculptures to life. When Briar, Archer, and the outlaws are hired to find a powerful stone charmer, they know how dangerous his magic could be in the wrong hands... -
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Graceling by Kristin Cashore
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 77 ratingsKatsa has been able to kill a man with her bare hands since she was eight—she’s a Graceling, one of the rare people in her land born with an extreme skill. As niece of the king, she should be able to live a life of privilege, but Graced as she is with killing, she is forced to work as the king’s thug. She never expects to fall in love with beautiful Prince Po... -
![Blood Promise: Dimitri's Point of View by Gigi256]()
Blood Promise: Dimitri's Point of View by Gigi256
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsDimitri never feared death, but now he relishes it. He's never felt so alive. He's finally awakened to the reality of what immortality has to offer and lives for the night. There is only one person missing... [Warning: Adult content and situations including violence, abuse, and sexual content. Readers, please be aware]Rated: Fiction M - English - Suspense/Drama - Rose H., Dimitri B...Categorized as:
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![The Mermaid Trials by Cameron Drake]()
The Mermaid Trials by Cameron Drake
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsLosing is dangerous. Winning means everything. Katriana has been waiting for this moment her entire life. Once a century, the Royals hold the Trials. Every Mer of a certain age must participate. The contests are brutal. Survival is not guaranteed. But for the victors, the prize is unimaginable. They are allowed to walk on land... -
![The Soulstoy Inheritance by Jane Washington]()
The Soulstoy Inheritance by Jane Washington
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsExiled for a treason that she did not commit and estranged from her friends, Beatrice Harrow finds herself caught up in the politics of her unwanted kingdom. With the looming Throne Test and a High Council to contend with, she soon discovers that the Synfee Empire without Nareon is a dangerous, duplicitous place... -
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The Heir by Frost Kay
All hail the assassin queen.Becoming the depraved king’s consort was never the plan–neither was being tossed in the turbulent waters of the Crown’s court–but Tempest was trained to roll with the punches. Even if it means getting her hands dirty and betraying what her heart wants the most.But being the king’s betrothed is no protection... -
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Endre by S.T. Bende
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFeatured in USA Today RE-RELEASING JULY 17, 2014 Sometimes, finding your destiny means doing the exact opposite of what The Fates have planned. Winning the heart of an immortal assassin was a dream come true for Kristia Tostenson. Now she’s knee deep in wedding plans, goddess lessons, and stolen kisses... -
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Shattered Glass by Maria V. Snyder
While trying to teach her adopted daughter, Reema, how to work with molten glass, Opal receives a letter from Master Magician Zitora Cowan requesting Opal's immediate help. Zitora resigned from the Sitian Council over two years ago to search for her lost sister, and no one has heard from her since...Categorized as:
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![Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 7 by Waco Ioka]()
Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 7 by Waco Ioka
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAfter the chaos of being kidnapped and falling ill, Aoi is enjoying the chance to relax and create new recipes for Yūgao's menu. As usual, the ayakashi of Tenjin-ya love everything she makes and their enthusiasm is invigorating. But nothing is simple in Kakuriyo, and even a day off comes with strange encounters and odd new information... -
![The Ruthless Fae King by Leia Stone]()
The Ruthless Fae King by Leia Stone
Lucien Thorne is the most vile monster in all of Thorngate. As Winter King, he rules our land with an iron fist and a cold, dead heart. And my father has just informed me that I am betrothed to marry him…. As the Princess of Fall, it is my duty to marry whatever suitor my father chooses for me, but Lucien is not someone I can fathom spending the rest of my life with. Not even for duty... -
![Dead Moons Rising by Jack Whitney]()
Dead Moons Rising by Jack Whitney
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAydra Ravenspeak has lived peacefully in the kingdom of Magnice her entire life. She rules as Queen over the northeastern realm of Haerland with her loving brother, King Rhafian Sunfire, and her younger siblings. Their kingdom knows only prosperity, sanctuary, and peace. A loving home for all their people.Of course, these are all lies...Categorized as:
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![A Bear's Bride by Shari L. Tapscott]()
A Bear's Bride by Shari L. Tapscott
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDon't judge a prince by his fur. After her father threatens to marry her to a dull farmer, free-spirited Sophie runs away from the only home she’s ever known and sets off into the world, seeking adventure and romance. But instead of excitement, she finds a forlorn castle and the solitary prince who lives there. For twenty years, Henri has been shrouded in mystery and speculation... -
![The Guardians of Eastgate: Book 1 of the Seers Series by Sherry Leclerc]()
The Guardians of Eastgate: Book 1 of the Seers Series by Sherry Leclerc
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn ancient evil threatens the realm of Sterrenvar. A race of people called the seers has appointed themselves Guardians of the Realm, guarding the safety of their world and all the people in it... -
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The Black Healer：Isekai De ”Kuro No Iyashite” Tte Yobarete Imasu Vol.１ (異世界で『黒の癒し手』って呼ばれています [The Black Healer：Isekai De ”Kuro No Iyashite” Tte Yobarete Imasu] (Comic) #1) by Yuichi Murakami, Miya Fujima
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne day, 22-year-old Misuzu Kanzaki suddenly finds herself in another world. She arrived in a fantasy world where there are princes, knights, and even magical beasts... -
![7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! Vol. 1 (7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! (Manga) #1) by Hinoki Kino, Touko Amekawa]()
7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! Vol. 1 (7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy! (Manga) #1) by Hinoki Kino, Touko Amekawa
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsEvery time Rishe turns twenty, she dies and is reincarnated to the day she gets dumped. She has been a merchant, an apothecary, and even a maid. For her seventh life, she has one goal: to live a long and lazy life. But then she gets a marriage proposal from the Crown Prince -- the man who killed her in her previous life as a knight...Categorized as:
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![The Rogue Queen by Emily R. King]()
The Rogue Queen by Emily R. King
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsDespite the odds, Kalinda has survived it all: Marriage to a tyrant. Tournaments to the death. The forbidden power to rule fire. The icy touch of a demon. That same demon now disguises itself as Rajah Tarek, Kalinda’s late husband and a man who has never stopped haunting her. Upon taking control of the palace and the army, the demon brands Kalinda and her companions as traitors to the empire... -
![The Griever's Mark by Katherine Hurley]()
The Griever's Mark by Katherine Hurley
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsAstarti’s master controls her through a Leash, a bond of energy anchored deep within her. Despite being one of the few remaining Drifters, able to manipulate the energy world, she cannot break free. She knows her fate: she will serve until she dies, at which point her master will harvest her energy to augment his own. Oh, yes, she’s done some bad things in her master’s name... -
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Hidden Embers by Amanda Perry
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAfter her mother’s death, Riley is sent to live with a father she’s never met. Her only goal is to play it safe until she turns eighteen and can finally live on her own. But she’s unprepared for a family, who actually wants her there, or the strangers she’s asked to share the home with... -
![Witchshadow by Susan Dennard]()
Witchshadow by Susan Dennard
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsSusan Dennard's New York Times bestselling, young adult epic fantasy Witchlands series continues with Witchshadow, the story of the Threadwitch Iseult.War has come to the Witchlands . . . and nothing will be the same again.Iseult has found her heartsister Safi at last, but their reunion is brief. For Iseult to stay alive, she must flee Cartorra while Safi remains...
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