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The Ragpicker King by Cassandra Clare
In the epic follow-up to the New York Times bestseller Sword Catcher, praised by George R. R. Martin as “everything I look for in fantasy,” Lin and Kel must chart a perilous course between love and lies. Kel Saren, body double to Conor, crown prince of the dazzling city of Castellane, is caught between two worlds...Categorized as:
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![Choices - Volume 1 by MesserMoon]()
Choices - Volume 1 by MesserMoon
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 19 ratingsPeople make mistakes, but they also make choices. It’s important to James, that difference. He does his best not to confuse the two.Choices has been split up into three volumes, the first of which covers 5th year (chapters 1-19)... -
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![The Exile and the Savior by Kris K. Haines]()
The Exile and the Savior by Kris K. Haines
When the rules no longer apply, the only thing left to break is your heart. Cassandra Fortin is a Shrouded Sister no longer, unshackled from her vows. But she's struggling to find her purpose outside the Temple. And her feelings for Tristan are more complicated than ever, given his recently revealed secrets... -
![Dance of Stars and Ashes by Nisha J. Tuli]()
Dance of Stars and Ashes by Nisha J. Tuli
A love that burns brighter than starlight. A gift that could leave her world in ashes. It’s time for Zarya to release the fire within.In the jeweled city of Dharati, Zarya found passion and adventure for the first time. A mysterious stranger named Rabin helped to free the power within her—a dark, ancient magic that should not exist.Now, Zarya learns Rabin’s true identity... -
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![Threads of Fate by C.A. Blooming]()
Threads of Fate by C.A. Blooming
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAll Orah wanted was to discover what lay behind the hidden garden door, but when it inadvertently traps her in the Land of Gods, she finds more than she bargained for. Now stuck in this new world, she must decide if she can unlock the power necessary to get her home. To do so, she will have to reckon not only with the Gods threatening her but also with the darkest parts of herself... -
![Court of Secrets and Flames by Nina Frost]()
Court of Secrets and Flames by Nina Frost
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsShe’s a pawn in a deadly game. A game for which she doesn’t know the rules.One moment, Lark Axton is just a trainee at Flighthaven—a noble daughter of Aclaris training to fight the winged enemies from Tirene—who’s embroiled in a forbidden love affair with her gorgeous trainer, Sterling.The next, she’s reeling from the worst kind of betrayals. Now, she doesn’t know who she is. Or who to trust... -
![The Fallen World by Laura Thalassa]()
The Fallen World by Laura Thalassa
The complete three book bundle of The Fallen World trilogy. ***This is not an additional novel to the series; this is an omnibus of it.*** In the future, the world is at war. For the last decade, King Lazuli of the Eastern Empire has systematically taken over the world...Categorized as:
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![A Vow of Embers by Sariah Wilson]()
A Vow of Embers by Sariah Wilson
A princess’s forced marriage to a dangerously seductive prince becomes a life-and-death alliance in an exhilarating adventure by Sariah Wilson, the USA Today bestselling author of A Tribute of Fire.Lia is always prepared for battle, but being blackmailed into marriage by Prince Alexandros is a challenge too far. She has no choice. He’s holding her sister hostage to force her hand...Categorized as:
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![Wings of Starless Night by Sadie Sterling]()
Wings of Starless Night by Sadie Sterling
To the fae of the Sorcen Court, Princess Allina Kingsdaughter is a traitor and a fugitive, inevitably claimed by the same madness that cost her father his crown and his life. Ensnared by the lies of her uncle, the reigning Sorcen King, they will never know the truth of her betrayal. A traitor princess...Categorized as:
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![Bound by K.A. Riley]()
Bound by K.A. Riley
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Thrall Series continues... Ever since her childhood arrival in the land known as the Peaks, Soleia has been raised by a cruel couple called the Hursts—with a son who’s even crueler than they are... -
![The Gilded Fae by Shari L. Tapscott]()
The Gilded Fae by Shari L. Tapscott
All her life, Sabine has been intrigued by the humans—the tales of their bustling cities, busy streets, and especially their grand theaters. But as a Fae princess of West Faerie, and the kingdom’s future queen, Sabine is forbidden from crossing the bridge that leads into human territory...Categorized as:
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![Silence: Little Mermaid Retold by Demelza Carlton]()
Silence: Little Mermaid Retold by Demelza Carlton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA little mermaid. A prince to save. Only silence can break the spell. Once upon a time...The mermaid Margareta saved Prince Erik from a shipwreck. Wanting to see the prince again, Margareta strikes a bargain with the Master of Beacon Isle. If she saves his sons from a terrible curse, he will reunite her with Prince Erik. All she has to do is stay silent until the curse is broken... -
![Broken Queen by Caitlin Denman]()
Broken Queen by Caitlin Denman
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsDeath waits for no one…especially those who have cheated it.Running away with her tail between her legs isn’t who Layla is, but it’s all she can do when she awakens on the brink of death. She must find her place in Rune’s kingdom, yet her journey of survival won’t be easy for her or Keir, as their path dredges up old memories—some better left forgotten... -
![Sleep and Spirit by Courtney Thorne]()
Sleep and Spirit by Courtney Thorne
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs the only female born into a royal family in over four hundred years, freedom was never going to an option.Gifted with the elements of all five kingdoms, Aurelia had never known a minute of peace. No Virium was ever meant to hold all five elements and now they war inside her, keeping her from rest...Categorized as:
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![Clean by olivieblake]()
Clean by olivieblake
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsMalfoy's handsome face was contoured into a condescending smirk. "No faith in that giant brain of yours, Granger?" She looked up at him defiantly. "Maybe I don't have faith in you!" she said, raising her voice. Malfoy only looked at her. "You'll find I'm very surprising." Dramione AU, Year 6 with a slow burn and a killer twist. Book I of "This World or Any Other" series. COMPLETE... -
![Till Death by Miranda Lyn]()
Till Death by Miranda Lyn
Beyond the realm of gods, two cities stand at the brink of despair, and a dark destiny awaits Death's newest Maiden.Long ago, Requiem was plagued by war and abandoned by the gods but Death saved the suffering people, giving each soul a hundred years of immortality. With that grace, he also sent two Maidens... -
![Shadow Dance by Brandi Elledge]()
Shadow Dance by Brandi Elledge
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsI've become something ominous, and everyone that I love will pay for it.Amidst the chaos, the gorgeous badboy Castian, a vampire whose true strength is cloaked in mystery has agreed to train me. His methods are as savage as he is intense. He is a relentless force that strives to shatter me so that he can reshape me into something magnificent—A tool to help win the war... -
![The Fiery Crown by Jeffe Kennedy]()
The Fiery Crown by Jeffe Kennedy
A desperate alliance. A struggle for survival. And a marriage of convenience with an epic twist of fate. . . WILL THEIR LOVE STAND THE TEST OF TIMEQueen Euthalia has reigned over her island kingdom of Calanthe with determination, grace, and her magical, undying orchid ring... -
![Ichor by Trish D.W]()
Ichor by Trish D.W
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsFive hundred years ago, humanity's freedom died.When the Greek Gods and Goddesses were usurped from their home on Mt. Olympus, they crashed upon Earth and enslaved the human race. Children spend their existence inside prisons ran by ruthless Immortals, and upon their eighteenth birthday, they are thrown into an arena to be fought after... -
![A Ripple of Power and Promise by Jordan A. Day]()
A Ripple of Power and Promise by Jordan A. Day
Freedom. Choice. That’s all Ainsley yearned for in life. But when she learns her parents betrothed her to Prince Dashiell, she knows those are two things she will never attain. When Ainsley is sent to live in the Palace of Caelum, she is made painfully aware that she is out of her depth and forced to navigate this new world utterly alone...Categorized as:
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![Grumpy Doctor by B.B. Hamel]()
Grumpy Doctor by B.B. Hamel
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHe’s got magic hands, a perfect body, and a horrible attitude.I never wanted to get anywhere near Dr. Piers Hood. He’s a total jerk, and he thinks he’s the greatest surgeon in the country.Which he is, and that makes it all so much worse. Sometimes I wish I could cut off my own ears so I don’t have to listen to him anymore... -
![Son of the Salt Chaser by A.S. Thornton]()
Son of the Salt Chaser by A.S. Thornton
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsSaalim, now a king, pursues revenge against the invaders who murdered his family while the forgotten Emel, her beloved's memory of her stolen by her own desert-transforming wish, travels to his kingdom by the sea to reclaim what was lost... -
![A Wildfire in the Grove by Esmeray Sultan]()
A Wildfire in the Grove by Esmeray Sultan
"The dragons are a part of me. They're in my blood.”Aiya Velanyon is a descendant of conquerors; a dynasty of dragon riders that flew across the sea to dominate a continent. The druids who lived there have been wiped out, and magic disappeared from the land. The dragons died out within a generation.As the last heir to the Velanyon bloodline, Aiya must marry... -
![Undead Gods by Caitlyn Battelle]()
Undead Gods by Caitlyn Battelle
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsᴡᴇʟᴄᴏᴍᴇ ᴛᴏ ᴋᴀᴠᴀ, ᴡʜᴇʀᴇ ᴛʜᴇ ᴜɴᴅᴇᴀᴅ ɢᴏᴅꜱ ɴᴇɪᴛʜᴇʀ ʜᴇᴀʀ ɴᴏʀ ᴄᴀʀᴇ...𝐄𝐥𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐝.The undead gods neither hear nor care in Kava. The magic they gifted mortals disappeared years ago, and Elysia Parker is all too familiar with what happens if someone is found to be harboring magic in her land. 𝑫𝒆𝒂𝒕𝒉... -
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![Heartless Enemy by Marion Blackwood]()
Heartless Enemy by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA shocking revelation has left Eve reeling. With her worldview irrevocably altered, she finds herself with a decision to make. What price is she willing to pay for revenge? While it is a gruesomely satisfying goal, the path of vengeance would require her to dig two graves. One for her target. And one for the person she used to be.Levi's nonexistent morals, however, have never changed... -
![Punishing Penelope by Nicolina Martin]()
Punishing Penelope by Nicolina Martin
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsUP FOR PREORDER“It’s time to teach Penelope Wilder a lesson, and I’m the man for the job.”Tragedy tears a group of high school friends apart. Peter can never forget the girl he once loved. Literally. Still fierce, and obnoxiously sexy, she has become a hotshot journalist who harasses him and the rest of the police force at every turn, and he’s had enough.“Peter Hale is the enemy... -
![Storm of Chaos and Shadows by C.L. Briar]()
Storm of Chaos and Shadows by C.L. Briar
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsOnly the strong survive among the fae. Only the cruel.Elara’s instincts have kept her alive despite the growing viciousness of the fae realm. Since the enchanted storm decimated her family seven years ago and forced her to care for her younger siblings, Elara craves an escape from the ghosts of her past... -
![Shadows and Lies by Deanna Ortega]()
Shadows and Lies by Deanna Ortega
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsAfter getting out of her arranged marriage—though not without bloodshed—Jane finds herself transported to a new land with two men she doesn’t know if she can trust. To save herself and her kingdom, Jane needs to untangle the web of lies she is caught in to figure out who she is behind all of her carefully curated masks.“A beast, even trapped behind the bars of a cage, is still a beast... -
![The Lingering Dark by Jade Church]()
The Lingering Dark by Jade Church
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsSaiph must kill the mortal queen.Sent to the mortal plane by her mother, Saiph finds herself caught in a bargain with one of the people she has been told to destroy – Auren, the rebel queen’s guard.After a string of magick users disappear, Saiph is forced to work with Auren to uncover the culprit...Categorized as:
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![Poisoned Empire by Elyse Thomson]()
Poisoned Empire by Elyse Thomson
Cinderella (feral) meets The Lies of Locke Lamora in this lush romantic fantasy set in a world inspired by the Eastern Roman Empire.Black-marketeer Selene has poison magic and the cynicism to match. When she and genius metals mage Iliana are arrested by the same scheming, noble fathers who tossed them out at birth, they suspect apologies won’t be forthcoming...Categorized as:
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![Wicked Enemy by Marion Blackwood]()
Wicked Enemy by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDisaster has left Levi's once mighty Court of Metal in shambles, and he is now besieged from every side. Word has spread about his weakened state, which emboldens enemies from both without and within. In a mad scramble for survival, he must deal with both the other dark mages inside Malgrave as well as a lurking threat from the north. At the same time, Eve faces a struggle of her own... -
![The Claw and the Crowned by Sarah M. Cradit]()
The Claw and the Crowned by Sarah M. Cradit
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFreedom is her desire. Vengeance is his price.Slip into this scintillating tale of a young royal whose loyalty is torn between the prince she was sold to and the tempestuous knight determined to ruin her.Imryll is unfit to be a princess. Everyone has always told her so... -
![Tales from a Magical Teashop: Stories of the Tea Princess Chronicles by Casey Blair]()
Tales from a Magical Teashop: Stories of the Tea Princess Chronicles by Casey Blair
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAdd a dash of joy and imagination to your day with tales of a magical tea that summons cats to snuggle or enables its recipients to exhale sparkles, hilarious combat with aggressive fantasy ingredients while others turn invisible out of shyness, and the day-to-day management of a shop dealing in the unexpected... -
![Birth Right by LovesBitca8]()
Birth Right by LovesBitca8
Narcissa Black learned how to glide from her mother. Her sister Andromeda taught her how to feel, and Bella taught her how to lie. She learned strategy from her father. And from her husband… Well. She was still trying to discern what lesson Lucius Malfoy was teaching her. || LUCISSA set in The Right Thing to Do universe... -
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![Fate Calls the Elf Queen by J.M. Kearl]()
Fate Calls the Elf Queen by J.M. Kearl
The captivating third book in J.M. Kearl’s bestselling Elf Queen saga is filled with breathtaking romance and heated tension. Layala Lightbringer’s worst fears came true when she woke the wicked Black Mage, Hel. He claims she is a goddess reborn… and his wife. For her, the Elf King Thane is the love she desires, the one she fought for, and the one she wishes to marry...Categorized as:
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![The Scar by Marina Dyachenko, Sergey Dyachenko]()
The Scar by Marina Dyachenko, Sergey Dyachenko
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsReaching far beyond sword and sorcery, The Scar is a story of two people torn by disaster, their descent into despair, and their reemergence through love and courage. Sergey and Marina Dyachenko mix dramatic scenes with romance, action and wit, in a style both direct and lyrical... -
![Of Flames and Fallacies by Courtney Whims]()
Of Flames and Fallacies by Courtney Whims
Possession of dragon contraband in the Arterian kingdom is a guaranteed brutal execution. And when twenty-two-year-old Katerina Blackwind finds a dragon egg buried in her father’s grave, she begins to question everything she thought she knew. She must return the forbidden dragon hatchling north to the secretive Dragon where dragons roam free and a rebellion group resides...Categorized as:
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![Right for Love by Aria Cole]()
Right for Love by Aria Cole
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLove is only a swipe away… Pre-med student Carly Samuelson doesn't have time for things like swoony Valentine's dates, so when her best friend downloads a dating app to get Carly lucky, her expectations are low. But when her friend swipes right on tall, dark, and dashing Thorn Cartwright, Carly walks into something she never expected—Thorn's got a proposition: one night, one dress, him and her... -
![Summer's Snow by Carly H. Mannon]()
Summer's Snow by Carly H. Mannon
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsOnly the strongest of blooms arise from the blood-flecked snow. At only 21, the Briar twins have already known much tragedy. Nic and Misha’s mother died in childbirth, then their father was taken by disease thirteen years later. Now the four faerie kingdoms are gathering together to celebrate a century of peace... -
![Eldmoor : Hollow of Shadows by J.P Feather]()
Eldmoor : Hollow of Shadows by J.P Feather
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter a failed mission, Clara's life changes. Lazarus’s the Ascension Games training now may cost the participants their lives before they even reach the starting line.A new enemy lurks in the night, and unseen magic forces two teams to become one with common goal—survival... -
![Cursed by Gold by Jamie Dalton]()
Cursed by Gold by Jamie Dalton
Everything he touched turned to gold…except her.The first time Scarlet failed to steal the Bodian necklace from the palace, Fairy Godmother had forgiven her. The second time, she sent in reinforcements. But Scarlet can’t let that happen. It didn’t matter what the rules for Fairy Godmothers' thieves guild were... -
![A Thorn Among Roses by Hayley Anderton]()
A Thorn Among Roses by Hayley Anderton
At seventeen, Alana single-handedly defeated the biggest army that Thornwood had ever seen. By sunrise the very next day, she'd been shunned by her own people, forced to become a recluse and reside in the castle where she was supposed to rule over them...Categorized as:
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![Mermaid Melody: Pichi Pichi Pitch, Vol. 07 by Pink Hanamori, Michiko Yokote]()
Mermaid Melody: Pichi Pichi Pitch, Vol. 07 by Pink Hanamori, Michiko Yokote
Rated: 3.85 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsTHE FABULOUS ENCOREThough the evil deeds of Gackto and Michel are finally at an end, the story fans really want to know still hasn’t been told! Now the wait is over...Categorized as:
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![Silver Crown by Julie Johnson]()
Silver Crown by Julie Johnson
Rated: 3.85 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsEmilia Lancaster is the royal family’s dirty little secret. Born the illegitimate daughter of a duke, for twenty years she’s lived as a commoner… despite the regal blood running through her veins. But when the entire royal family is killed in a deadly attack, the line of succession swiftly changes course... -
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![Love and Other Misfortunes by SenLinYu]()
Love and Other Misfortunes by SenLinYu
Draco Malfoy is dying. He's part-Veela and needs his mate to survive. Post-war, Hermione Granger is a workaholic, up to her eyeballs in legal activism on behalf of Magical Beings, and hasn't yet noticed that Malfoy is the Magical Being who needs her most.“Because I don’t want to be saved by you just because you feel like you have to.” He was properly furious now. “I’m in love with you... -
![Alliance by Marriage by Jaberona B.L.]()
Alliance by Marriage by Jaberona B.L.
Rated: 3.84 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsKing Harpax’s decision to marry the son of his defeated enemy was only meant to punish and humiliate a disobedient neighboring kingdom. Yet as he and the reluctant new addition to his harem begin getting to know each other, things start changing between them. But being a cruel king comes with its downsides...Categorized as:
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![Spades by Kyra Irene]()
Spades by Kyra Irene
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBetter the devil you know than the devil in disguise . . .Born into a Mafia family, Nina Romano has no choice but to respect her papa’s honor, even if that means marrying a man she doesn’t love. It’s a business transaction, but Nina knows how to drive a hard bargain. In exchange for two years of freedom, she’ll marry whoever her papa says without argument... -
![Between Smoke and Shadow by Bree Wilde]()
Between Smoke and Shadow by Bree Wilde
With treacherous weather and inhospitable soil, the Savoan kingdom is a brutal place to survive—especially if you don’t possess magic.As an indentured servant, working to buy back her freedom, Rune Ealde knows this all too well. Terrified her debt will never be paid, Rune joins a growing rebellion to steal the power that’s always just beyond reach... -
![Herb-Witch by Elizabeth McCoy]()
Herb-Witch by Elizabeth McCoy
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe Lord Alchemist must be immune to hostile potions. But in all the country, there are only two known immunes: Iathor Kymus, the Lord Alchemist, and his feckless brother, Iasen. Kessa is a half-barbarian herb-witch, arrested for crimes she didn't quite intend... -
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