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Heir of Novron by Michael J. Sullivan
An alternative cover for this ISBN can be found hereA 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... -
![Night of the Shadow Moon by A.E. Rayne]()
Night of the Shadow Moon by A.E. Rayne
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsJael’s desperation to save Eadmund from Evaine’s spell leads her back to the place of her nightmares, where she quickly discovers that she is trapped, and The Following is closing in.In Hest, Jaeger is hungry for power and vengeance, making an enemy of Berard, who is forced to confront the truth of what his brother has become as he tries to save Meena from Jaeger’s clutches... -
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![Monster's Mercy by William D. Arand]()
Monster's Mercy by William D. Arand
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAn existence spent being forced to kill others to satiate a Monster. Where the only thing to look forward to was the blessed, if brief, period of time between paying that bribe. Except that very same Monster is and isn’t Rene. It just happened to live inside his own mind and force him to do what it wanted. Rather than being an actual Monster... -
![A Duet of Sword and Song by Lisa Cassidy]()
A Duet of Sword and Song by Lisa Cassidy
The time of the Shadowhawk was gone. Now he needed to be more.In the space of a night Cuinn Acondor lost his crown and almost his life. Devastated by Talyn’s disappearance, he’s on the run, fleeing from Armun and Shadow hunters who want to destroy everything he stands for. But he won’t give up. Together with the resurgent Wolves, he begins preparing to take back what Azrilan stole from them... -
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![Only the Brave by Solmussa]()
Only the Brave by Solmussa
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsRegulus Black is angry. He wants revenge. He wants to watch the world burn for all it's done to him. He also wants to make out with James Potter, but that's a secret he'll take to the grave. Vengeance is more important than... whatever it is that chokes him when he lays eyes on Potter.James Potter is confused, because Regulus Black is, all of a sudden, hot... -
![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... -
![Endless Flight by A.C. Cobble]()
Endless Flight by A.C. Cobble
Endless flight continues the epic saga of Benjamin Ashwood. This classic swords and sorcery tale is inspired by Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time and Tolkien's The Hobbit. If you liked them, you will love Benjamin Ashwood. As Ben flees from powerful forces, the course of political alliances and a war hinge on information he and a friend possess... -
![The Study of Magic by Maria V. Snyder]()
The Study of Magic by Maria V. Snyder
Frankly, I think death is the best cure for stupidity.As Chief of Ixia’s Security, Valek’s work is never done. After rescuing Commander Ambrose with, Yelena, his heartmate’s, help and seeing her off to Sitia, Valek discovers the nefarious scheme to overthrow their country is far more complex and far reaching than anyone could have guessed... -
![Empress of Fae by Briar Boleyn]()
Empress of Fae by Briar Boleyn
Divided by Oceans but Eternally Bonded Morgan Pendragon has another name now: Morgan Le Fay...Categorized as:
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![The Fire Soul by Marion Blackwood]()
The Fire Soul by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe Court of Fire has always been a difficult place to navigate, and with the High Elves plotting in the shadows, it becomes even more dangerous. Securing allies and sabotaging enemies is at the heart of Kenna's mission when she tries to wrest back control of the situation. But it is not an easy task... -
![The Captive Throne by Kenley Davidson]()
The Captive Throne by Kenley Davidson
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIn a royal marriage of convenience, nothing is less convenient than love.Princess Evaraine always knew she would one day wed a stranger, but her arranged marriage to the Prince of Garimore is nothing like she expected. She never anticipated losing her heart to the man she would marry. And she certainly would not have guessed that she’d be leaving him behind within hours of their wedding... -
![Forged in Frost by Jasmine Walt]()
Forged in Frost by Jasmine Walt
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsNYT Bestseller Jasmine Walt returns with the next installment in Of Dragons and Fae, perfect for fans of fantasy romance, action-packed adventure, and wild new worlds...Adara and Einar thought all their problems would be solved when they defeated the corrupted King Aolis...Categorized as:
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![A Twist of the Blade by S.M. Gaither]()
A Twist of the Blade by S.M. Gaither
Mercenary. Survivor. Queen. Who is Casia Greythorne?Still reeling from an unimaginable loss and the revelation of an identity she isn’t sure she wants to embrace, Casia has one plan: Try to control something. Something like the strange magic awakening inside of her...Categorized as:
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![The Wicked Betrayal by Marion Blackwood]()
The Wicked Betrayal by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAfter the events surrounding the Dagger of Orias, Kenna believes that her circumstances could not possibly get any worse. But fortune is a cruel mistress. Unexpected betrayal throws her life into turmoil, and while she is still trying to recover from the shock, she also has to somehow come up with a plan to save her life.The idea is simple. And dangerous beyond belief... -
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![The Beautiful Liar by Marion Blackwood]()
The Beautiful Liar by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAfter her showdown with Mordren Darkbringer, Kenna's life has gotten even more complicated and dangerous. It certainly doesn't help that the tenuous peace between the courts is threatened by an upcoming tournament in the Court of Fire. Old rivalries between the elven princes flare up as a result of it, and anyone who gets too close risks getting burned... -
![Of Steel and Scale by Keri Arthur]()
Of Steel and Scale by Keri Arthur
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOnce, they hunted the drakkons to near extinction. Now their survival might well depend on them…Princess Bryn Silva, the sole child of Esan’s king, is not only soldier-trained but also a Strega witch, gifted with the ability to raise fire and mind speak to animals...Categorized as:
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![Child of the Flames by D.W. Hawkins]()
Child of the Flames by D.W. Hawkins
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe Red Swords came with the sunrise, and took everything Shawna Llewan held dear. She alone escapes the slaughter, spiriting away the secret which brought them down on her family. Revenge is all she has to keep her alive... -
![A Game of Veils by Eva Chase]()
A Game of Veils by Eva Chase
Play for a husband. Don't fall for his enemies...As the second-born princess of a kingdom conquered by a brutal empire, I'm nothing but a pawn. Little do I expect my parents to arrange my marriage to the most powerful bachelor of the son of the emperor himself...Categorized as:
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![The Lethal Deception by Marion Blackwood]()
The Lethal Deception by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEver since the High Elves landed on the coast, they have insisted that they are solely there to establish diplomatic relations, but the underlying threat of their presence has been felt throughout the lands. Danger lurks around every corner, and all it would take is one spark to ignite a war... -
![A Shield of Fate and Ruin by Nicole Bailey]()
A Shield of Fate and Ruin by Nicole Bailey
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen the world is at war.No one is safe.Not even the gods.Apollo would hide with Hyacinth and hold him until the sun burned out.But that is not their destiny.When Ares arrives announcing a turn of the tides and war thundering towards Niria, Apollo and Hyacinth take on a journey to save everyone from Zeus’ wrath.But when things don’t go as planned, they might destroy themselves instead... -
![Soldier of Dorsa by Eliza Andrews]()
Soldier of Dorsa by Eliza Andrews
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsA war is brewing in the Empire.Not the War in the East — that is a war everyone already knows about, the war that some wanted to end so badly that they murdered an Emperor to stop it. No, this is a different war. A war between the Shadowlands and the mortal world, a war between light and darkness. A war the Brotherhood of Culo has warned about for generations. But no one wanted to listen... -
![A Queen's Game by Eri Leigh]()
A Queen's Game by Eri Leigh
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBeneath the glittering façade of Satiros’ elven court hides a deadly game of power and betrayal, and no one can escape its grasp. Eri Leigh’s "A Queen’s Game" takes you on a heart-pounding journey through a world where politics, magic, and revenge collide with disastrous consequences... -
![Their War by Avah Larke]()
Their War by Avah Larke
So, life totally sucks right now.It definitely didn’t get any easier and now Rhowyn is at the mercy of Titania as her men flee for their lives. After the mess that Titania has put Rhowyn through, she’s at her limits. No longer willing to stand by the wayside, she decides to forge ahead and become who she was destined to be...Categorized as:
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![Their Queen by Avah Larke]()
Their Queen by Avah Larke
Life has thrown a lot of lemons and it’s time to make lemonade.Rhowyn failed in her attempt to fully ascend to the throne and in taking Titania down. She was even responsible for the near fatal injury of one of her mates. So, she makes the decision to go it alone with the help of a friend. If she’s going to become the Queen she’s meant to be, she needs to learn how to rely on herself again...Categorized as:
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![Ash and Feather by S.M. Gaither]()
Ash and Feather by S.M. Gaither
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsFrom the Ashes, a Goddess Must Rise… After proving herself through a series of harrowing trials, Karys has found a home among the gods, alongside the Marr of Fire. Her new divine family and magic have allowed her to ascend from the rebellious, dangerous life she once led. Yet the ghosts of past mistakes and betrayals linger... -
![Warden of Water by D.N. Hoxa]()
Warden of Water by D.N. Hoxa
The time has come to end the reign of dragons.My family has played god with shifters for over eight centuries. They've conquered in silence, have gathered and saved power for themselves, failing their people.No more.The draca live. All four of us are alive, on the same timeline, and we have what it takes to summon the Ether, bring back the balance of elements in our world...Categorized as:
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![Dark Horse by Mary H. Herbert]()
Dark Horse by Mary H. Herbert
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAfter her entire clan was massacred, a young woman assumes her brother's identity and becomes a warrior - all to exact revenge upon the chieftain who ordered her family slain. But the chieftain, Lord Medb, has resurrected the forbidden art of sorcery and plans to destroy all who oppose him in this dark ages fantasy world... -
![The Evergreen Heir by A.K. Mulford]()
The Evergreen Heir by A.K. Mulford
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFrom bestselling author and TikTok sensation A.K. Mulford comes the fourth book in the Five Crowns of Okrith fantasy series, following a bookish heir's fight to save their mother and kingdom when an unexpected romance blossoms. The crown is calling their name, yet can their head bear the weight when passion sets hearts racing? Perfect for fans of Sarah J...Categorized as:
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![The Foxglove King by Hannah F. Whitten]()
The Foxglove King by Hannah F. Whitten
When Lore was thirteen, she escaped a cult in the catacombs beneath the city of Dellaire. And in the ten years since, she’s lived by one rule: don’t let them find you. Easier said than done, when her death magic ties her to the city...Categorized as:
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![Omega's Gamble by Claire Cullen]()
Omega's Gamble by Claire Cullen
Prince Raine has only one chance to escape a miserable life—find an alpha husband before the end of the marriage circuit. With the threat of being banished to the priory hanging over his head, Raine will do whatever it takes to find himself a husband. Even visit Stormshield, a remote kingdom no omega prince ever sets foot on. A kingdom that just so happens to have three eligible alphas...Categorized as:
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![Hunted by Wolves and Shadow by Jo Holloway]()
Hunted by Wolves and Shadow by Jo Holloway
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratings*He's a monster in need of redemption.*She's the granddaughter of a witch, out for revenge.*Their paths might lead to each other... but a wolf and a witch were never meant to be.Emi has visited Grandma’s cottage often before, but this time the Mist is thicker, the beasts are too close . . . And the handsome stranger who answers her frantic knock is definitely NOT her Grandma Ruby.Wolf had one job...Categorized as:
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![Wings of Starless Night by Sadie Sterling]()
Wings of Starless Night by Sadie Sterling
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTo 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... -
![An Incarnation of Shadow and Light by S.A. Christianson]()
An Incarnation of Shadow and Light by S.A. Christianson
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFour magicians abuse their magic to gain power in a corrupt Victorian inspired world.In the Kingdom of Verchiél only a handful of people known as Incarnate can use magic. Equally feared and respected, they are revered as saints and indulged like gods. But the sudden deaths of Verchiél’s rulers unleashes a power struggle between four Incarnate, each seeking power to fulfil their own desires... -
![A Bargain of Smoke and Vines by J.L. Tomlinson]()
A Bargain of Smoke and Vines by J.L. Tomlinson
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn the Sundered Kingdoms, we who tend the Grove do not concern ourselves with what lies beyond our borders. Our purpose is to mend and to grow and as the firstborn daughter, I, Amara Tyne, am princess to our people.But our lands and earthen powers have fallen under the hungry gaze of a would-be usurper, who demands we bend the knee in his quest to take control of this world...Categorized as:
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![태양의 주인 [Taeyang'eui Juin] by Solddam, 둥그라미]()
태양의 주인 [Taeyang'eui Juin] by Solddam, 둥그라미
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsByan is from Seo's Village but with different hair and healing abilities than the other villagers that's why she got bullied and ignored by the others...they got her mother killed and sold her as a concubine to the Emperor who was known as a tyrant and enjoyed killing. However, Byan discovers that she had healing abilities by feeding her blood to others and her journey begins from there...Categorized as:
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![The Traitor Spy by Marion Blackwood]()
The Traitor Spy by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBlackmail always seems like a good idea… until you are cornered by an elven prince.The elven Court of Stone has many spies, and Kenna is one of its most prized ones. Being a half-elf, she is skilled, dangerous, and beautiful. She's also a traitor. Desperately yearning for freedom, she blackmails people for ransom behind the back of the elven prince who holds her leash... -
![Daughter of Shades by Sylvia Mercedes]()
Daughter of Shades by Sylvia Mercedes
Rated: 3.90 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsA huntress with no past. A rival with a secret.A kingdom’s fate hangs in the balance . . . Ayleth and her shade move as one, ever hungry for the hunt. Under her mentor’s tight control, she fears her memories are being stolen... -
![The Prince and the Poisoner by Helena Rookwood]()
The Prince and the Poisoner by Helena Rookwood
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsRoyal intrigue, wild magic, and slow-burn romance that’s perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Leigh Bardugo, and Holly Black.Steal from a prince.Poison a princess.She could win her freedom or destroy a kingdom…With her mysterious gift for potion making, Lira knows she could be more than just a healer in a traveling circus... -
![Scars of Salt and Silver by Indiana Rose]()
Scars of Salt and Silver by Indiana Rose
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsWhat would you do if you lived in constant fear of your past? Haunted by the pirates who burned your city, exploited by the people who pulled you from the ashes?Freya Willowray carries a life debt: to repay her saviours with secrets.She wants freedom. She wants control. But the world works in wicked ways, and for every desire there is a price to be paid...Categorized as:
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![The Healers' Road by S.E. Robertson]()
The Healers' Road by S.E. Robertson
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAn alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here.Agna had looked forward to her overseas assignment for the last four years. It was just a side project on the way to taking over her father’s art agency, of course, but she eagerly awaited the opportunity to use her education and prove that studying to be a magical healer had been worthwhile.Keifon never wanted to leave home... -
![Burning Heir by Kelsey Forster]()
Burning Heir by Kelsey Forster
Rated: 3.77 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsStep into a world of elite students, where six realms vie to claim their rightful title as heirs. Amidst the competition, trials, and rivalries, some students seek to steal those legacies, aiming to be the first in their bloodline to rule... -
![제물 황녀님 1 [Jemul Hwangnyeo-nim 1] (Sacrificed (Webtoon) #1) by Ochan Jeong, 정오찬]()
제물 황녀님 1 [Jemul Hwangnyeo-nim 1] (Sacrificed (Webtoon) #1) by Ochan Jeong, 정오찬
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratings"평생 쓸모없던 네가 우리에게 도움이 될 유일한 길이다."사생아이자, 절름발이라는 이유로 평생 아버지에게 학대를 당했던 황녀 루디스.그녀는 위기에 빠진 제국을 구한다는 명목으로 고대신의 제물로 바쳐진다.그런데, 이대로 죽는 줄만 알았던 그녀 앞에 낯선 남자가 다가오는데......"네 소원이 무엇이지?"밤하늘과 같은 흑발에 별보다 도드라지는 황금색 눈동자.루디스는 점점 짙어지는 그의 존재감에 숨쉬기조차 어려웠다."제가 어떤 소원을 빌어야 하는지 잘 모르겠어요.""무엇이든, 네가 원하는 건 뭐든 말해봐. 그것을 위해 오천 년을 기다렸으니까."고대신 라베인의 계약자가 된 황녀 루디스의 인생 역전기... -
![The Alchemist by Megan Derr]()
The Alchemist by Megan Derr
Rated: 3.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMarcum sacrificed much to be the greatest alchemist on the continent and a master of poisons rivaled by precious few. Power and standing in his father's court. The chance to build friendships, find romance. His beauty, which was once considered noteworthy, but now is ruined by scars and burns. He is regarded with wariness at best and fear at worst... -
![Isle of The Immortal by S.M. Estrada, Stephanie Estrada]()
Isle of The Immortal by S.M. Estrada, Stephanie Estrada
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA land plagued in darkness. One woman who carries the weight of the sun. In her twenty-three years of life, Shailin Srijan has never ventured past the mortal confines of her remote Scottish village...Categorized as:
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![A Touch of Shadows by Jessica Thorne]()
A Touch of Shadows by Jessica Thorne
A spark of passion between hunter and hunted has the power to end everything… fans of Rebecca Yarros, Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer L. Armentrout will be completely gripped by this addictive and enchanting fantasy romance!The shadow magic has always whispered to Wren. The same power that once ravaged her home kingdom of Asteroth... -
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The Cruel Fae King by A.K. Koonce, Rebecca Grey
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsHe says I’m his fated mate. I say I’m his fated enemy. I was stripped of my royal title because of him. I was banished to a deserted island and left to die because of him. Only when I’m his last option does he remember I exist at all. Now this cruel king is taking me captive to be his bride, join his people, and save his kingdom from a spreading plague... -
![Court of Ruins by Jenna Wolfhart]()
Court of Ruins by Jenna Wolfhart
Rated: 3.73 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIn a war-torn land, love is always a lie.Reyna Darragh despises the scheming ways of the fae courts--she'd rather be on the battlefield. But as the daughter of a High King, her hand in marriage can end the war faster than her sword. So, with her realm in tatters, she agrees to marry her enemy, Prince Thane.The very same prince who killed hundreds of her kind during the war...Categorized as:
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![The Pearls by Deborah Chester]()
The Pearls by Deborah Chester
Rated: 3.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLady Lea—beloved sister of the Emperor Caelan—is beautiful, good-hearted, and magically gifted, with the ability to see into the hearts of others. And when what she sees moves her to tears, those tears are transformed into flawless pearls. Lord Shadrael, dispatched by his warlord brother to kidnap a member of the royal family, chooses Lea...Categorized as:
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![This, Too, Is Sacred by HeartOfAspen]()
This, Too, Is Sacred by HeartOfAspen
Rated: 3.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAn Ancient power has required generations of purebloods to pledge their lives to the blood pact. Draco has long known he was born to uphold this tradition...but Hermione's parents have secrets, hidden details about her heritage, and soon it will be her turn to cast in with fate... -
![Untamed by Lilian T. James]()
Untamed by Lilian T. James
Rated: 3.58 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsVera had always hoped to one day leave Matherin. To travel the world and escape a life that was never meant for her.Bhasura would have everything she could ever want. Freedom, respect, family, and her mate. Her aitanta.But behind the island’s beautiful cities and smiling citizens, she can hear the lies poisoning their stories...
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