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Summoned to the Wilds by A.K. Caggiano
She's promised to be loyal, dutiful, and obedient, but to whom? Lady Ammalie Avington, Baroness of Faebarrow, has discovered the truth, and it should not come as a surprise: the blood mage who threatened, spellbound, and abducted her intends to bring ruin to the realm--the very one she is sworn to serve. It's just a terribly inconvenient fact to learn because, well...he's rather cute... -
![Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi Vol. 1 by 墨香铜臭, Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù]()
Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi Vol. 1 by 墨香铜臭, Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù
Wei Wuxian was once one of the most powerful men of his generation, a talented and clever young cultivator who harnessed martial arts and spirituality into powerful abilities. But when the horrors of war led him to seek more power through demonic cultivation, the world's respect for his abilities turned to fear, and his death was celebrated throughout the land...Categorized as:
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![Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi (The Comic / Manhua) Vol. 1 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù, Luo Di Cheng Qiu]()
Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation: Mo Dao Zu Shi (The Comic / Manhua) Vol. 1 by Mò Xiāng Tóng Xiù, Luo Di Cheng Qiu
Feared and hated for his sinister abilities, Wei Wuxian–the grandmaster of demonic cultivation–was driven to his death when the most powerful clans united to destroy him.Thirteen years later, Wei Wuxian is reborn. Summoned by a young man who sacrificed his soul in a forbidden ritual, Wei Wuxian is now bound to seek vengeance on the stranger’s behalf or risk the destruction of his own soul... -
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Emily Wilde's Map of the Otherlands by Heather Fawcett
When mysterious faeries from other realms appear at her university, curmudgeonly professor Emily Wilde must uncover their secrets before it’s too late in this heartwarming, enchanting second installment of the Emily Wilde series. Emily Wilde is a genius scholar of faerie folklore—she just wrote the world’s first comprehensive of encylopaedia of faeries... -
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![Throne in the Dark by A.K. Caggiano]()
Throne in the Dark by A.K. Caggiano
His dark destiny awaits, and nothing will stand in his way. Except her. Dark lord.Demon spawn. Prophesied realm destroyer. With a demon for a father, Damien Maleficus Bloodthorne’s destiny could be nothing but nefarious, and with the completion of his most vicious spell, Damien is on the cusp of fulfilling the evil inevitability all of his dark machinations have led to.And then, her. Bubbly...Categorized as:
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![Paladin's Faith by T. Kingfisher]()
Paladin's Faith by T. Kingfisher
Marguerite Florian is a spy with two problems. A former employer wants her dead, and one of her new bodyguards is a far too good-looking paladin with a martyr complex.Shane is a paladin with three problems. His god is dead, his client is much too attractive for his peace of mind, and a powerful organization is trying to have them both killed...Categorized as:
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![How I Stole the Princess's White Knight and Turned Him to Villainy: Miracle 3 by A.J. Sherwood]()
How I Stole the Princess's White Knight and Turned Him to Villainy: Miracle 3 by A.J. Sherwood
What’s Tan to do when he has to reclaim a holy sword he can’t touch? Call upon his White Knight to save him.What’s Devan to do when he learns the sword was stolen in order to defeat Tan? Save the poor fools from utter annihilation.Tan is not amused by this quest line. Devan can’t stop laughing... -
![How I Stole the Princess's White Knight and Turned Him to Villainy: Miracle 2 by A.J. Sherwood]()
How I Stole the Princess's White Knight and Turned Him to Villainy: Miracle 2 by A.J. Sherwood
What’s Devan to do when badly injured? Call on Tan, of course.What’s Tan to do against the creature who dared touch his knight? Destroy it utterly.A Necromancer, eight skelebabies, a dark sorceress, and a horrified knight as backup are not as helpful as one would think...Categorized as:
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![How I stole the Princess's White Knight and Turned Him to Villainy: Miracle 4 by A.J. Sherwood]()
How I stole the Princess's White Knight and Turned Him to Villainy: Miracle 4 by A.J. Sherwood
What’s Devan to do when his cousin’s ships and the crew go missing? Set sail with Tan to figure it out.What’s Tan to do when Devan finally makes a move? N.S.F.W. Many times. On many surfaces.Damn creatures are trying to interrupt them. Murder ensues... -
![A Rake of His Own by A.J. Lancaster]()
A Rake of His Own by A.J. Lancaster
Marius Valstar doesn’t know which is worse: the dead body in his greenhouse or the naked fae prince on his desk.The only rakes of interest to Marius are garden tools. Not fae princes. Certainly not the arrogant, selfish fae prince he has the misfortune to have a history with... -
![Swordheart by T. Kingfisher]()
Swordheart by T. Kingfisher
Halla is a housekeeper who has suddenly inherited her great-uncle's estate... and, unfortunately, his relatives. Sarkis is an immortal swordsman trapped in a prison of enchanted steel. When Halla draws the sword that imprisons him, Sarkis finds himself attempting to defend his new wielder against everything from bandits and roving inquisitors to her own in-laws.. -
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Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett
A curmudgeonly professor journeys to a small town in the far north to study faerie folklore and discovers dark fae magic, friendship, and love, in this heartwarming and enchanting fantasy.Cambridge professor Emily Wilde is good at many things: She is the foremost expert on the study of faeries...Categorized as:
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![How I Took the King on a Bone-a-Fide Quest of Piracy, Piemu, and Profit: Bone 5 by A.J. Sherwood]()
How I Took the King on a Bone-a-Fide Quest of Piracy, Piemu, and Profit: Bone 5 by A.J. Sherwood
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsYou must negotiate return of dragon wing. Penalty levied against party members. Piemu unleashed. Accept quest? (YES) (no) How is this harder than the pirates? I’m looking at the reason. Uncalled for. True, but still uncalled for... -
![Clockwork Boys by T. Kingfisher]()
Clockwork Boys by T. Kingfisher
A paladin, an assassin, a forger, and a scholar ride out of town. It’s not the start of a joke, but rather an espionage mission with deadly serious stakes. T...Categorized as:
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![The Lord Ruler by Alvin Atwater]()
The Lord Ruler by Alvin Atwater
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThe saga of Nate the cheat potion maker continues!My place in this world slowly reveals itself to me. Unfortunately, I’m constantly reminded just how magicians truly screwed this place up. The Lord Ruler serves as one of the kingdom’s major problems, though there could be more to it... -
![How I Took the King on a Bone-a-Fide Quest of Piracy, Piemu, and Profit: Bone 4 by A.J. Sherwood]()
How I Took the King on a Bone-a-Fide Quest of Piracy, Piemu, and Profit: Bone 4 by A.J. Sherwood
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDragon wing located on pirate ship! Board ship? (YES) (NO?!) I feel like this is a bad idea... -
![On the Care and Keeping of Orcs by Kass O'Shire]()
On the Care and Keeping of Orcs by Kass O'Shire
Stealing some horses from a magical fortress should be easy after raising twins and enduring two weeks with the orc that broke her heart.Catrin's half-orc children are going through a difficult... growing phase. But since their orcish father left while she was pregnant, she doesn't know how to help...Categorized as:
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![The Secret Service of Tea and Treason by India Holton]()
The Secret Service of Tea and Treason by India Holton
Two rival spies must brave pirates, witches, and fake matrimony to save the Queen.Known as Agent A, Alice is the top operative within the Agency of Undercover Note Takers, a secret government intelligence group that is fortunately better at espionage than at naming itself. From managing deceptive witches to bored aristocratic ladies, nothing is beyond Alice’s capabilities...Categorized as:
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![A Pirate's Life for Tea by Rebecca Thorne]()
A Pirate's Life for Tea by Rebecca Thorne
"You asked for this, Rain. Let's go capture a pirate."While searching for stolen dragon eggs, newly engaged couple Kianthe and Reyna find themselves smack-dab in the middle of a swashbuckling love story.On one side is Serina, a failed farmer turned river pirate. Her booty? Wheat, grains, and the occasional jar of imported tea leaves... -
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The Princess Knight by G.A. Aiken
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsAn Amazon Best of the Month Selection A USA Today BestsellerIn New York Times bestselling author G.A. Aiken’s gripping new fantasy romance series, the Blacksmith Queen must confront armies and pretenders desperate to take her new-won crown. But with the Princess Knight at her side and a centaur warrior clan at her back, she’ll risk everything for victory . . -
![A Treacherous Curse by Deanna Raybourn]()
A Treacherous Curse by Deanna Raybourn
Members of an Egyptian expedition fall victim to an ancient mummy's curse in a thrilling Veronica Speedwell novel from the New York Times bestselling author of the Lady Julia Grey mysteries. London, 1888...Categorized as:
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![I Went on an Adventure and All I Got was This Barbarian Orc by Jennifer Cody]()
I Went on an Adventure and All I Got was This Barbarian Orc by Jennifer Cody
Starting an adventure is always an exciting time. I’ve gone on a few by myself, but nothing compares to gathering a full party and seeing how everyone will mesh. We might have a clumsy bard and a chaotic paladin, but with everyone working together, we’ll figure out what’s happening in Fasgard... -
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The House Witch and The Enchanting of the Hearth by Delemhach, Emilie Nikota
A heartwarming blend of cosy fantasy and romance in this tale of a wayward house witch and the magical adventures in and out of the royal kitchen . . .--When Finlay Ashowan joins the kitchen of the King and Queen of Daxaria, he’s an enigma. Which suits Fin just fine... -
![How I Took the King on a Bone-a-Fide Quest of Piracy, Piemu, and Profit: The Complete Works by A.J. Sherwood]()
How I Took the King on a Bone-a-Fide Quest of Piracy, Piemu, and Profit: The Complete Works by A.J. Sherwood
You have found a sentient dragon skull. Accepting this quest entails half a dragon’s hoard. Would you like to assemble the dragon? (YES) (no) My boooOOOOOOoooones Must we take the dragon skull on said quest? Sadly, yes.Add Piemu and Pirate sidequests? (YES) (NO) Tan...Categorized as:
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![Grave Situation by Louisa Masters]()
Grave Situation by Louisa Masters
Are you looking for......a snarky mage who’s forced to go on a quest to save the world with his twin sister (the dragon rider), and that one really hot healer who saved his life when he did something phenomenally stupid? Oh, and he's at war with his horse. She's winning.Meet Talon Silverbright. He's in a Grave Situation.He’s not the hero they deserve, but he’s the hero they’ve got. No, seriously...Categorized as:
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Thornhedge by T. Kingfisher
From USA Today bestselling author T. Kingfisher, Thornhedge is the tale of a kind-hearted, toad-shaped heroine, a gentle knight, and a mission gone completely sideways.There's a princess trapped in a tower. This isn't her story.Meet Toadling. On the day of her birth, she was stolen from her family by the fairies, but she grew up safe and loved in the warm waters of faerieland... -
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Destroy by Sandra R. Neeley
Destroy Whispers From the Bayou Book 2 Destroy is beautiful, strong, charismatic and charming. He is also selfish, shallow, petty and jealous — or is he? One misunderstanding centuries ago resulted in his being labeled as not good enough, untrustworthy, self-serving... -
![Dragon on Top by G.A. Aiken]()
Dragon on Top by G.A. Aiken
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsTry a little dragon tenderness. I am Glheanna the Decimator. I am a warrior. A soldier. I know no fear. No pain. No mercy. I do, however, know acute embarrassment! How could I not after getting dumped by a bastard dragon in front of my own troops? So I tuck tail and return to my cave, drowning my sorrows in ale—as is my family’s way... -
![Lady Avely's Guide to Truth and Magic by Rosalie Oaks]()
Lady Avely's Guide to Truth and Magic by Rosalie Oaks
A Regency widow shouldn’t be hunting spectres all night. Lady Judith Avely’s magical gift for divining the truth makes her prodigiously good at lying. To absolve a guilty secret, she travels to the exiled Duke of Sargen’s estate, but the last thing she expects is to run into the duke himself, who is lamentably now even more attractive than in his volatile youth... -
![The Midsummer Bride by Kati Wilde]()
The Midsummer Bride by Kati Wilde
A Barbarian Who Must LieWhen a prideful queen comes to his prison cell with an unbelievable proposal of marriage, Warrick of the Dead Lands is quick to accept … but not merely to secure his freedom. Because he recognizes the powerful jewels the queen wears — jewels pilfered from the temple of a goddess, who unleashed her wrath upon a kingdom... -
![The Leviathan's Debt by Merri Bright]()
The Leviathan's Debt by Merri Bright
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThere’s a price for everything.Forty years ago, Wren was attacked by King Talon the day after their wedding. She fled and was lost at sea…and then found by an ancient being, who saved her with his blood.The price for her life? Someday, the monster will return to claim it.Now, she’s become the mysterious Ankelsang, the Angel of Blood who protects the vulnerable... -
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Brutus by Mimi Jean Pamfiloff
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsFrom New York Times Bestseller Mimi Jean Pamfiloff comes BRUTUS, a Paranormal Romantic Comedy that will surely cause evil vampires to kidnap the author.CAN THE WORLD’S TOUGHEST IMMORTAL WARRIOR WIN THE HEART OF THE WORLD’S TOUGHEST IMMORTAL WOMAN?Brutus is not your average immortal warrior... -
![Under the Oak Tree: Volume 1 (The Comic) by Suji Kim, namu]()
Under the Oak Tree: Volume 1 (The Comic) by Suji Kim, namu
Most fairytales end with a wedding and a happily-ever-after—but this is no fairytale. The first volume of the official webcomic based on the hit webnovel by Suji Kim.When stuttering Lady Maximilian is forced to marry Sir Riftan, a lowborn knight caught in one of her father’s schemes, her stumbling communication and his gruff manner sour their relationship before it can begin...Categorized as:
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![The Brush of Black Wings by Grace Draven]()
The Brush of Black Wings by Grace Draven
During a foray into the woods of Neith, Martise stumbles upon a ruined temple and reawakens not only a power she thought lost, but also something far more malevolent. An ancient darkness, imprisoned in an eternal cage, sees a chance at freedom in a woman once held in bondage... -
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Once Upon a Time Travel by Sariah Wilson
Once upon a time… Recent college grad Emma Damon knows the Rose Room in Hartley Hall is off limits, which is exactly why she can’t wait to get inside. Once she enters the forbidden room, Emma learns more about the history of the museum than she ever intended to know... -
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When a Princess Proposes by Kerrelyn Sparks
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAerthlan’s five Embraced queens have reigned for twenty years, in peace secured by the power of their magic. But now a new and insidious threat has appeared, to test a new generation.DESIRE AND DECEPTIONAll Princess Eviana needs is an escape. Possessed of an unfortunate and unusual Embraced gift, which she’s been banned from using, she required no training... -
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A Tale of Ice and Ash by Katherine Macdonald
“Mirror, Mirror, on the wall, who will come to save us all?”Five years after her stepmother tried to have her killed, Eirwen has built a new life in the woods. Far from the princess she was meant to be, she is now a skilled treasure hunter and master of the Dwarven underground... -
![The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet, Witch by Melinda Taub]()
The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet, Witch by Melinda Taub
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsA sparkling, witchy reimagining of Pride and Prejudice, told from the perspective of the troublesome and—according to her—much-maligned youngest Bennet sister, Lydia. In this exuberant reimagining of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, Lydia Bennet puts pen to paper to relate the real events and aftermath of the classic story from her own perspective. Some facts are well known: Mrs... -
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The Reluctant Queen by M.A. Lakewood, Kayleigh Allery
Welcome to Selwas, where love and magic reign . . . along with a king just trying to do his job.King Ehmet is exhausted. One year into his rule, he’s juggling a scheming great-uncle vying for his crown and an overbearing mother pressuring him to marry...Categorized as:
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![Sebastian by Sam Argent]()
Sebastian by Sam Argent
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsSebastian Orwell did the only thing a smart wizard could do when he stumbled upon the wounded Crown Prince: he healed him and dumped him in a tavern where he could continue not being Sebastian's problem. Unfortunately, the prince isn’t content with being alive, and he hunts Sebastian down to thank him personally... -
![Wed By Proxy by Alice Coldbreath]()
Wed By Proxy by Alice Coldbreath
Thrice wedded, but never bedded, Mathilde Martindale has long lived in the shadow of her indomitable mother, and meekly done as she was told. Until one day she decides to become mistress of her own destiny and leave the royal court to find her own path. Married by proxy, Lord Martindale has never even met his bride of three years... -
![Spirits and Spells by Michelle M. Pillow]()
Spirits and Spells by Michelle M. Pillow
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsCharlotte has had it with the MacGregor clan interfering in her life. There's the overbearing Niall. An overprotective Euann. And, lest she forgets, crazy Uncle Raibeart who keeps proposing marriage to her and every other woman in Wisconsin. Everywhere she turns there appears to be more MacGregors following her around... -
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Dreaming by Jill Barnett
Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW. "A ray of summer sunshine! Jill Barnett has concocted another charming tale filled with witty dialog, plenty of humor and a sprinkling of magic." Most English girls meet their heart's desire across a crowded ballroom or in a genteel parlor. Letitia Olive Hornsby finds hers when she knocks him into a river...Categorized as:
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Hex and Hexability by Kate Johnson
Rated: 3.79 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsBridgerton meets The Ex Hex this witchy season with this oh so spicy romantasy Regency romcom!‘Do you want to see what witches can do?’Lady Tiffany Worthington has always had a special talent for making the world around her come to life – whether she wants it to or not – but it’s only with the arrival of her mysterious great aunt Esme on the eve of the Battle of Waterloo that she learns she’s a... -
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![Sweet, Sweet Revenge Ltd. by Jonas Jonasson]()
Sweet, Sweet Revenge Ltd. by Jonas Jonasson
Rated: 3.81 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsThe beloved author of The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out of the Window and Disappeared returns with an enchanting adventure that skewers the greed and hypocrisy that dominates our time and holds lessons about what’s truly important in life.Meet Ole Mbatian Jr... -
![The Persephone Code by Julia Golding]()
The Persephone Code by Julia Golding
Rated: 3.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBridgerton meets The Da Vinci Code in the most page-turning book you will read in 2024!You don’t dabble in satanism. You sell your soul to the devil or not at all.1812Deep below the hills of the Buckinghamshire countryside, the infamous Hellfire Caves house a pleasure palace for the idle rich – a secret society steeped in satanism, opium and debauchery of the highest order... -
![Forged by Magic by Jenna Wolfhart]()
Forged by Magic by Jenna Wolfhart
A heartwarming, feel-good fantasy romance...with a helping of spice and only a pinch of danger.Trapped in a tower by the emperor who conquered her homeland, Daella yearns for an escape. But as one of the few half-orcs left in the world, she knows she'll never be free, much less find her own happily ever after.Destiny takes an unexpected turn when the emperor offers her a deal... -
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Surrender by Amanda Quick
From the dazzling ballrooms of glittering London society to magnificent, cursed estate in the distant wilds of Yorkshire, comes the deliciously wicked story of a thoroughly unconventional courtship—and a thrilling midnight rendezvous that could only lead to love... At four and twenty Victoria Huntington thought herself quite adept at fending off fortune hunters.. -
![Consorting With Dragons (Love's Landscapes) by Sera Trevor]()
Consorting With Dragons (Love's Landscapes) by Sera Trevor
Lord Jasen of Grumhul has a gambling problem. Or rather, his father has the problem, but since he's gambled away everything that was rightfully Jasen's, it's become his problem, too. With no money and no skills to earn a living, his best bet for getting away from his father is to present himself for marriage at Court in the Draelands, the kingdom at the center of the Allied Realms... -
![Not Another Vampire Book by Cassandra Gannon]()
Not Another Vampire Book by Cassandra Gannon
What’s worse than editing the stupidest supernatural romance novel ever written? Getting stuck inside of it. Karalynn Donnelly has somehow been transported into Eternal Passion at Sunset, a vampire love story filled with enough clichés, anachronisms, and run-on sentences to drive any hardworking book editor insane...Categorized as:
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