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Searching for Dragons by Patricia C. Wrede
Kidnap a dragon? How daring!How stupidCimorene, the princess who refuses to be proper, is back--but where is Kazul the dragon? That's what Cimorene is determined to find out. Luckily--or perhaps not-so-luckily--she's got help: Mendenbar, the not-very-kingly King of the Enchanted Forest, has joined her in her quest... -
![Ivy Touched and Bronze Blade by Shannon Mayer, Kelly St Clare]()
Ivy Touched and Bronze Blade by Shannon Mayer, Kelly St Clare
Ripped from the man I’m bound to. Thrust into fresh danger. And this time I must go alone.Except the task I’m burdened with should belong to a more powerful fae—my mother. Listening to her brought me to this moment of heartache and loss. Perhaps the time has come for a new approach, no matter the consequences... -
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![The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent Vol. 3 by Yuka Tachibana]()
The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent Vol. 3 by Yuka Tachibana
She Can't Hide...From HerselfThe Saint's unique magic dwells within Sei, though she lacks full control and doesn't know why. She finds distraction in a sanctuary for rare herbs, where she can indulge her real passions. But the truth always catches up with Sei in the end, and this time, it will come through the words of a former Saint herself...Categorized as:
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![The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent Vol. 2 by Yuka Tachibana]()
The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent Vol. 2 by Yuka Tachibana
True Power AwakensGrand Magus Yuri Drewes has risen from his coma, and he wants to teach Sei how to wield her magic. Just one problem: Yuri definitely suspects Sei's the Saint, but Sei's not ready to be outed. Even worse, under Yuri's tutelage, Sei's power continues to grow, and soon her true strength may be impossible to conceal...Categorized as:
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![Queen of Stone by Melanie Karsak]()
Queen of Stone by Melanie Karsak
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsBritain, A.D. 43With the arrival of the Romans, Boudica’s world is in upheaval. She and Prasutagus must decide where they stand. Will they fight the invaders alongside Caratacus or bargain with the Romans to secure the future of the Iceni? Every choice seems like a bad one. But more than anything, Boudica wants to keep her people and her family safe... -
![The Saint's Magic Power Is Omnipotent Vol. 4 by Yuka Tachibana]()
The Saint's Magic Power Is Omnipotent Vol. 4 by Yuka Tachibana
At long last, Sei knows how to control the power of the Saint that resides within her...which means it's time to wield it. She must cleanse the forest of Klausner's Domain, or her new friends will never again know peace and prosperity. But Sei's first foray into the forest depths nearly ends in disaster...Categorized as:
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![Huntsmen And Hoods by Laura Greenwood]()
Huntsmen And Hoods by Laura Greenwood
Red's always wanted to be one of the Huntsmen... As one of the only women ever to gain entry into the elusive Huntsmen, Red has more to prove than anyone else. But nothing is going to stop her, not even the ex-boyfriend who she didn't realise would be there. One trip into the forest is all she needs to learn who she can trust. So long as she comes back.. -
![Callie and the Pumpkin Seed by Sarah Beran]()
Callie and the Pumpkin Seed by Sarah Beran
She’s a baker struggling to support her stepfamily. He’s a prince running from the biggest decision of his life. Can their friendship result in something sweet, or is it a recipe for disaster?Calliope Cendrillon wants nothing more than for her bakery, “Sweet Pea’s Pumpkin Perfections,” to start turning a profit...Categorized as:
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![The Saint's Magic Power Is Omnipotent Vol. 5 by Yuka Tachibana]()
The Saint's Magic Power Is Omnipotent Vol. 5 by Yuka Tachibana
MERCHANT, LADY, SAINTNow that Sei has performed multiple miracles in the capital and beyond, her reputation is on the rise, as are her business ventures. Unfortunately, not everyone harbors entirely noble intentions for the Saint. Some would use her for their own ends...Categorized as:
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![The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent Vol. 6 by Yuka Tachibana]()
The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent Vol. 6 by Yuka Tachibana
Sei's life has just returned to a semblance of normal when she's once more summoned to the palace. A foreign prince is coming to the kingdom, ostensibly to study abroad, but his true intentions are shrouded in mystery. In order to protect Sei, the kingdom instructs her to hide her true identity as the Saint and retreat to the safety of the palace...Categorized as:
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![Seirsha of Errinton by Shari L. Tapscott]()
Seirsha of Errinton by Shari L. Tapscott
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSometimes the brightest love kindles in the bleakest of darkness. The people of Errinton are cold, but none is more so than their distant and aloof princess. At least, that's how Seirsha hopes to be seen. After living in the shadow of her father, the cruel King Bowen, the princess has learned to keep her distance, hiding her feelings and the love she has for her people... -
![Crimson Claws by Abigail Manning]()
Crimson Claws by Abigail Manning
A girl and her grandma... separated by an entire pack of beasts.A Retelling of Little Red Riding Hood.Roisen Karro and her grandmother run the most beloved bakery in the province of Omaira. Ever since her father disappeared seven years ago, Ro has decided there is no place for a man in her heart, especially an obnoxiously flirty woodcutter... -
![The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent Vol. 7 by Yuka Tachibana]()
The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent Vol. 7 by Yuka Tachibana
Melting HeartsSei's many accomplishments as the Saint have earned her a slew of marriage proposals, and it's honestly kind of a nightmare. Fortunately, she has the opportunity to escape all that with a trip to the Hawke Borderlands, the ancestral home of her dear Ice Knight, Albert Hawke...Categorized as:
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![Snow White with the Red Hair, Vol. 23 by Sorata Akizuki]()
Snow White with the Red Hair, Vol. 23 by Sorata Akizuki
After the soiree at the Lugiria estate, Eisetsu asks Obi for a favor. He’s been informed that a Bergat loyalist might be lurking in his territory, and he wants Obi’s help verifying the intel. The next day, Obi is off for a visit to Tsuruba’s manor... -
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![The Enchanted Sonata by Heather Dixon Wallwork]()
The Enchanted Sonata by Heather Dixon Wallwork
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsClara Stahlbaum has her future perfectly planned: to marry the handsome pianist, Johann Kahler (ah!) and settle down to a life full of music. But all that changes on Christmas Eve, when Clara receives a mysterious and magical nutcracker... -
![Arrow's Flight by Mercedes Lackey]()
Arrow's Flight by Mercedes Lackey
Set in the medieval fantasy kingdom of Valdemar, this unique and exciting novel continues the story of Talia. Having mastered the powers necessary to a guardian of the kingdom, she faces the final preparation for her initiation as adviser and protector of the Queen... -
![Ellie and the Prince by J.M. Stengl]()
Ellie and the Prince by J.M. Stengl
Ellie knows better. He’s a dashing prince, sought after by every beautiful lady in sight. She’s an overalls-wearing herder of cinder sprites. No WAY is Omar going to look twice at her! Working as an employee at the illustrious Faraway Castle resort, eighteen-year-old Ellie is well aware that staff do not mingle with the guests. Period...Categorized as:
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![Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start With Magical Tools Volume 3 by Hisaya Amagishi, KEI]()
Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start With Magical Tools Volume 3 by Hisaya Amagishi, KEI
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsDahlia is now chairwoman of her very own trading company, and her genuine passion for her craft sees her network growing quickly. Juggling her roles as artisan and businesswoman, she lands herself in all sorts of sticky situations! But she won’t face these challenges alone; her friends and colleagues are there to protect and support her no matter what... -
![The Firethorn Crown by Lea Doué]()
The Firethorn Crown by Lea Doué
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsPrincess Lily, the eldest of twelve sisters and heir to a mighty kingdom, desperately seeks a break from her mother's matchmaking. Tradition forbids marriage with the man Lily loves, so she would rather rule alone than marry someone who only wants the crown... -
![The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent Vol. 8 by Yuka Tachibana]()
The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent Vol. 8 by Yuka Tachibana
HEARTS ENTWINEDFor over two years, Sei has traveled the lands of the Kingdom of Salutania to purify the miasma and subdue the monsters that plague her new home. However, while Sei may soon bring this chapter of her life to a close, the next has already begun. The time has come for the Saint to choose her future husband...Categorized as:
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![Once Upon An Apple by Gabrielle Landi]()
Once Upon An Apple by Gabrielle Landi
A lord’s son, a milkmaid, and seven mischievous goats.After running from her past, Sophia built a new life for herself in the Northlands, taking a job as a milkmaid for the local nobility and creating her own family with the friends she meets at the Cozy Cat Café. She spends her days spoiling the goats and finally feels safe, but something is still missing... -
![The Opal Crown by Jenny Lundquist]()
The Opal Crown by Jenny Lundquist
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAction, romance, sibling rivalry and court intrigue combine for a page-turning read in this sequel to The Princess in the Opal Mask, which VOYA called “engaging and action-packed.” In the year since she was betrothed to the crown prince of Kyrenica, no one has suspected that the Masked Princess has been a decoy...Categorized as:
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![The Magicians of Caprona by Diana Wynne Jones]()
The Magicians of Caprona by Diana Wynne Jones
Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsTonino is the only person in the famous Montana household who wasn't born with an instinct for creating spells, but he has other gifts. His ability to communicate with cats just might help defend the city of Caprona against a mysterious enchanter -- but only if Tonino can learn to cooperate with a girl from the hated Petrocchi family of spell-makers... -
![Mage Slave by R.K. Thorne]()
Mage Slave by R.K. Thorne
Rated: 3.87 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsCrown Prince Aven Lanuken wants something more than a trophy for a future wife. He wants a woman who will be more friend than follower. A queen who will be more warrior than diplomat. He wants a partner he can trust… with a dangerous secret that’s kept him trapped in a dark mountain fortress his entire life. Mage slave Miara wants something more, too—to find an enemy prince... -
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![The Forbidden Heir by M.J. Scott]()
The Forbidden Heir by M.J. Scott
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsShe fled to save her life, but surviving what comes next might destroy everything she believes in… The royal witches of Anglion have always been bound to serve their country. But Lady Sophia Mackenzie, whose unbound magic and near claim to the crown made her a target, was forced to flee Anglion, leaving behind a dead assassin and shattered loyalties... -
![Saint Death's Daughter by C.S.E. Cooney]()
Saint Death's Daughter by C.S.E. Cooney
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLife gets complicated when Death gets involved.To be born into a family of royal assassins pretty much guarantees that your life is going to be… rather unusual. Especially if, like Miscellaneous “Lanie” Stones, you also have a vicious allergy to all forms of violence and bloodshed, and an uncanny affinity for bringing the dead back to life... -
![Servant of the Crown by Melissa McShane]()
Servant of the Crown by Melissa McShane
Rated: 3.70 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsAlison Quinn, Countess of Waxwold, is content with her bookish life—until she’s summoned to be a lady-in-waiting to the Queen of Tremontane’s mother for six months. Even the prospect of access to the Royal Library doesn’t seem enough to make up for her sacrifice, but Alison is prepared to do her service to the Crown... -
![A Touch of Gold by Annie Sullivan]()
A Touch of Gold by Annie Sullivan
Gold is wealthWealth is powerPower is a curseAfter King Midas's gift—or curse—almost killed his daughter, he relinquished The Touch forever. Ten years later, Princess Kora still bears the consequences of her father’s wish: her skin shines golden, rumors follow her everywhere she goes, and she harbors secret powers that are getting harder to hide...Categorized as:
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![Aurelia by Anne Osterlund]()
Aurelia by Anne Osterlund
Rated: 3.60 of 5 stars · 37 ratingsAn impressive debut, equal parts commercial appeal and literary prowess. Princess Aurelia is next in line to rule the kingdom of Tyralt, but she would rather be one of the common folk, free to learn and roam and . . . not marry the next tyrannical prince that comes courting. Naturally, the king wants Aurelia to marry for political power. Aurelia wants to marry for love...Categorized as:
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![All The Young Dudes - Volume One: Years 1 - 4 by MsKingBean89]()
All The Young Dudes - Volume One: Years 1 - 4 by MsKingBean89
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 42 ratingsMsKingBean’s “All The Young Dudes” has been divided into three volumes. This first book covers Years 1 - 4...
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