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To Sway A Soul by Ireen Chau
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA passionate painter's apprentice. An art thief without a soul. The bargain that brings them together.Half a Soul meets your favorite historical C-drama in this Chinese folktale-inspired New Adult romantasy.When Zhi Lan turned down the opportunity to become a nobleman’s concubine, she vowed to make her own fortune—not marry into it...Categorized as:
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The Faceless Woman by Emma Hamm
Once upon a time… A town will only suffer the presence of a witch for as long as she is useful. Aisling watches the flames lick her thighs and prays for a quick death. But when an Unseelie prince appears through the smoke, she does what any self respecting witch would do. She curses him. Bran should never have traveled to the human realm, and is shocked when a witch binds them together...Categorized as:
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Second Star to the Left by Megan Van Dyke
Tinker Bell, banished from her homeland for doing the unthinkable, selling the hottest drug in Neverland—pixie dust—wants absolution.Determined to find a way home, Tink doesn’t hesitate to follow the one lead she has, even if that means seducing a filthy pirate to steal precious gems out from under his…hook.Captain Hook believes he’s found a real treasure in Tink...Categorized as:
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Beast by Cambria Hebert
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA tale as old as time…A charismatic man cannot see beyond his ownbrilliant reflection, never learning that true beauty lies within.His selfish behavior draws the ire of a witch with enchantment on her wicked tongue.A fiery curse is unleashed, engulfing the self-centered man’s entire existence...Categorized as:
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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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The White Cat’s Divine Scratching Post by Lu Ye Qian He, 绿野千鹤
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsMo Tianliao was a master weaponsmith and a demonic cultivator. When news spread that he was about to complete a divine weapon, cultivators from both the demonic and orthodox sides chased him down and killed him. In a stroke of luck, he managed to possess a new body and was reborn... -
The Masked Fae by Shari L. Tapscott
Never make a bargain with one of the Fae.It’s a rule everyone knows…and yet it’s one Alice’s family seems to ignore. After her brother loses their entire family fortune in a wager he cannot afford, Alice ventures into the Rose Briar Woods to make a deal with the formidable Fae marquis who now owns her family’s estate—a portrait in exchange for her brother’s freedom...Categorized as:
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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
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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Kingdom in Exile by Jenna Wolfhart
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA promise is as deadly as a sword. Once a Shieldmaiden for her beloved kingdom, now Princess Reyna Darragh is nothing more than a captive of the exiled Shadow Court. The shadow fae believe in strange visions that foretell of the upcoming war. If Reyna helps them, they will win. If she refuses, their realm will fall. The High King gives her an ultimatum... -
Saving the Beast by Pru Schuyler
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsContemporary fairytale retelling meets hockey romance Blair Adams's dreams are finally coming true– well, almost. Getting accepted into Happily Ever After University is like winning a golden ticket to guaranteed success if you manage to graduate. Having perfect grades isn't one of her problems; however, evading her narcissistic ex-boyfriend and having enough money to keep her enrolled are...Categorized as:
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The Fifth Knight by Jesikah Sundin, Claire Luana
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFour cursed knights. One Warrior Princess. A faerie sword that binds their lives together. Fionna’s only hope to save her family lies across the Irish Sea. As a warrior princess of Ulster, the rival clann holding her father and sister for ransom knows she’ll pay any price to get them back. But even she couldn’t predict the task set before her—to steal a faerie sword from a king... -
The Changeling's Bond by Sam Burns, W.M. Fawkes
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA near-death experience turned Garrett’s life upside down and gave him a fae nature that attracts people who once wouldn’t so much as glance his way.But there’s one man at Trierent Keep who has always seen Garrett for who he is... -
The Wolf of Mayfair by Christi Caldwell
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsUSA Today bestselling author Christi Caldwell weaves a sensuous tale of innocence lost in this blistering romance about a young woman on the run and the lecherous cad she can't seem to resist.I don't want visitors. But when the butler says the caller is a she, I spring to attention. The night just got a lot more interesting...Categorized as:
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End of the Forest by Zora Fox
Inspired by the poem “Goblin Market” and the myth of Endymion, this sizzling, enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas or Scarlett St. Claire.Everyone knew to stay away from the wood at twilight. Maidens most of all... -
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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A Dream of Stars and Darkness by Madeleine Eliot
Rated: 3.71 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThe dream was always the same.One by one, the stars wink out and darkness fills the sky.Ember has had the dream for as long as she can remember, but in her line of work, it's no wonder that nightmares plague her. Caught between court intrigue and a resistance movement, Ember plans her revenge as a spy while secretly navigating what remains of the noble Seelie court...Categorized as:
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A Court of Mist and Fury : Rhysand's POV by IllyrianTremors
SPOILERS FOR THE ORIGINAL BOOK BELOW :ACOMAF Part 1: The House of Beasts (Rhys POV) by illyriantremorsThe first 13 chapters of ACOMAF told from Rhys's POV. Includes some brief details of his three months without her after he comes home from UtM and some improvised scenes, but most of it concerns his time with Feyre.~~~~~~~~~~~ACOMAF Part 2...Categorized as:
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Heir of Illusion by Madeline Taylor
An alliance between enemies. A weapon of untold power. And a bond that could rewrite fate.Blessed with the power of illusion, Ivy Pomeroy has many tricks up her sleeve. However, none of them are a match for the enchanted collar at her throat that keeps her bound to a ruthless king...Categorized as:
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The Choice of Magic by Michael G. Manning
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsAn alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here.The ancient magic of wizards was anything but dark. It was the enlightenment that lifted humanity from the squalor of superstition, and the worship of fell spirits and capricious gods, but those days are gone... -
The Fever Series by Karen Marie Moning
Discover the dark and sensual universe of MacKayla Lane, Jericho Barrons, and Dani “Mega” O’Malley! In this blockbuster paranormal series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Marie Moning, the struggle between humans and Fae is tearing apart the world as we know it...Categorized as:
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What Lies Within Blood & Heirs by Nicolle May
Throne of Glass meets Once Upon a Time and The Hunger Games in this heart-wrenching, high fantasy romance packed with trauma healing, epic magic, and high-stakes rebellion."They wanted to make a monster? I'll give them one."Bearing the scars of a turbulent past, Alora fights with a ferocity only found in those who have known tremendous suffering... -
Destruction's Desire by Melody Joanne
Remember when seeing ghosts was my biggest problem?I miss those days.Now, I’m magically bonded (shackled) to a creature of unlimited destructive power. He insists we are destined for each other and that I will belong to him.If that wasn’t enough, I’ve been kidnapped by another destructive creature – the one I’m supposed to help kill. Awkward, I know...Categorized as:
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House of Demons and Bones by Meg Xuemei X
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsSyI’m no longer a dirty little secret.Two powerful heirs now know about Barbie and me, but they intend to keep it that way to protect us.Killian has yet to decide which woman he’ll choose. He can’t have everything—he must choose love or the crown.While Barbie’s luck runs out, my star rises with three heirs courting me. It turns out I’m not just a monster that feeds on sex and violence... -
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Magician's End by Raymond E. Feist
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsThree decades . . . Five Riftwars . . . One magnificent saga: From New York Times bestselling author Raymond E. Feist comes Magician's End, the final book in the epic Riftwar Cycle... -
Magician: Master by Raymond E. Feist
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 60 ratingsHe held the fate of two worlds in his hands... Once he was an orphan called Pug, apprenticed to a sorcerer of the enchanted land of Midkemia.. Then he was captured and enslaved by the Tsurani, a strange, warlike race of invaders from another world.There, in the exotic Empire of Kelewan, he earned a new name--Milamber. He learned to tame the unnimagined powers that lay withing him... -
Cast in Conflict by Michelle Sagara
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsKeep your friends close, and your enemis closerA Dragon and ten Barrani wouldn’t be anyone’s ideal roommates if a person wants peace and tranquility at home. The residue of three Draco-Barrani wars can make things pretty awkward—on a good day. Kaylin Neya has run out of good days.In the upheaval surrounding the Academia, the Tower in the fief of Candallar is now without its lord... -
Infernal Dark by Everly Frost
Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsOne death changed it all.When Nathaniel Shield risked everything to protect me, I could not have predicted the truth and lies that my heartbreak would reveal.Two broken hearts.Faced with the knowledge of my power, I must fight for my life against the Bright Queen, the Fell King, the vengeful humans, and even my own people who want me dead. But there’s far more at stake than my own life... -
Bargains with Benefits by Jillian Witt
When Luna bargained with an arrogant fae journalist to save her inn, the last thing she expected was to fall for him.Half-fae Luna Pierce is getting what she’s always to run the Cliff House Inn. Except, it hasn’t had a visitor in months, one of the rooms is magically locked, and the owner, her estranged fae father, is threatening to sell... -
Of Sword & Silver by January Bell
We’re supposed to hate each other, but I need him if I want to live.I stole from the wrong mark— a disciple of the death god. Instead of a priceless treasure, I’m left with a killer curse. The only one who can stop it? A dark warrior known as The Sword, the most feared of all the death god’s worshippers. Wonderful...
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