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The Jasad Crown by Sara Hashem
In the thrilling conclusion to the Egyptian-inspired Scorched Throne duology, a fugitive queen must risk everything and everyone she loves for the chance to restore her lost kingdom of Jasad. Held deep in a mountain refuge, Sylvia has been captured by the Urabi, who believe the Jasad Heir can return their homeland to its former power... -
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Blood Rains Down by H.M. Wolfe
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHISTORY WILL UNRAVEL. DEATH WILL RISE. BLOOD WILL STAIN THE FOUNDATION OF NIMBRIA. WHO WILL SURVIVE? Redelvtum has fallen. The realms stand at the edge of war. And something far darker lurks beneath the chaos, waiting to seize control. Hyacinth never asked for this power, never wanted to bear the weight of a war that could consume them all... -
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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... -
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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... -
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![By Blood Oath Bound by Kenley Davidson]()
By Blood Oath Bound by Kenley Davidson
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsBetter to die than to swear a blood oath to a clanless night elf… Sky has had enough of being used for her magic. She’s been betrayed one too many times, and now she wants nothing more than to be left alone. But fate won’t let her hide for long. Something evil is stalking the residents of her village, and they think she’s just the person to stop it... -
![Claimed By The Barbarian Dragon by Terry Bolryder]()
Claimed By The Barbarian Dragon by Terry Bolryder
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA brand new dragon series from the dragon shifter queen herself. Terry Bolryder has written more than 40 well-beloved dragon shifter novels and returns with a fresh new take on dragons in Crystals, Curves and Castles... -
![The Scepter by J. Bree]()
The Scepter by J. Bree
The witches of my coven burned.The Favored Children of the forest were abandoned by the magic that had protected them since time immemorial. Only my brother and I escaped the massacre. Now we’re the last two living Ravenswyrd witches in the Southern Lands... -
![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...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... -
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A Promise of Blood by R.A. Sandpiper
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOLD FATES AWAKEN. DEADLY PASSIONS MEET DEADLIER DEALS.Suri survived the fallout of Queen Lera’s ceremony, but now finds herself deep in unfamiliar territory—the City of the Damned. The City’s deadly ruler, Kol, believes she's the key to breaking the curse upon the desert wasteland. Suri just wants to save her brother and forge her own destiny away from the growing temptations of Kol’s court... -
![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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![Apple Pies and Other Amends by ToEatAPeach]()
Apple Pies and Other Amends by ToEatAPeach
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsFandom: Harry PotterRelationship: Draco Malfoy/Hermione Granger--------------------------------------------------Sometimes you're sad. Sometimes you need dessert. And sometimes, it's a little of both. Runner-Up of the Winter 2017 Dramione Fanfiction Awards, "Best Epic-Sized Fic...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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Hexed and Vexed: A Paranormal Romance by Rebecca Royce
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe worst witch in school, Ava Blakely is the girl no one forgets—she’s a Blakely, she’s a potion maker, and her fiancé left her at the altar the year before. When Enforcers whisk her away from her sister’s wedding, she finds herself in the company of Lawson Abramowitz—the hottest, nicest witch she’s ever met. Weirder still—he seems interested in her... -
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![Dark Arts by Fiona Starr]()
Dark Arts by Fiona Starr
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThree wolf shifters tormented by a deadly secret. Two worlds torn by a twisted legacy. One girl determined to choose her own fate.They say being called to the world's oldest magic organization is the pinnacle of achievement for a witch. The lottery is done in secret. The names appear by magic. Membership in this exclusive club is like receiving a golden ticket... -
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King of Coins by Amy Kuivalainen
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratings'King of Coins' is the fourth book in a new fated mates series based in a fantasy Venice and packed with shifters, sorcerers, and sizzling romance. Arkon, the Grand Sorcerer of Venice, grapples with two unyielding duty and the enigmatic Wolf Mage. Unfortunately, he can’t escape either while the war with the Varangians continues to tear Europe apart...Categorized as:
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![Winter of the Wicked by J.L. Vampa]()
Winter of the Wicked by J.L. Vampa
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSome witches cast spells. Others sacrifice everything.A Sister forced to do the unthinkable. A kingdom on the brink. A quartet of witches intent on altering History. For centuries, Sister Winter’s life has been dictated by a Grimoire—the Book her Sister Autumn just destroyed... -
![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... -
![The City of New Aphros by L.B. Benson]()
The City of New Aphros by L.B. Benson
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsWarning: The City of New Aphros is the second book in the Andromeda's Account series and this description may include spoilers for book one, The Bartered Soul. After eight years in hiding as a prostitute, former priestess Andromeda never thought she would find love... -
![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... -
![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... -
![The Dragon Prince's Necromancer by Amy Sumida]()
The Dragon Prince's Necromancer by Amy Sumida
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsDeath walks beside me.Two weeks ago, I was hired by the Dragon Prince of Zaru to help his brother, the King, deal with their dead. Not that there is an abundance of corpses in their kingdom, but those who die aren't staying in their graves. As a necromancer, I'm one of the few people on Serai who can put the dead to rest and discover why they are rising. As a Raltven, I'm particularly good at it... -
![Mountain Charm by Sydney Logan]()
Mountain Charm by Sydney Logan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“True love and sweet whispers, Till death do us part; Send someone to love My Appalachian heart.” At the age of thirteen, Angelina Clark followed in the footsteps of her ancestors by casting an Appalachian love spell, which promised she would find her true love... -
![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... -
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![Get Witch Quick by Daisy Prescott]()
Get Witch Quick by Daisy Prescott
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAfter falling for tall, dark and brooding Andrew Wildes, Madison Bradbury’s life goes from boring college parties to fighting off curses and dark magic with the help of Salem’s most powerful witches and a pair of ghosts... -
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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... -
![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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![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... -
![A Familiar Magic by E.M. Rinaldi]()
A Familiar Magic by E.M. Rinaldi
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsKaya Thornton killed her best friend. On the run since the tender age of thirteen, she left the safety of her Community’s magicked walls and tried to disappear in the human world. Four years later, she’s found and dragged back kicking and screaming by Auden, her best friend’s older brother... -
![Bonded Nightmare by E.M. Rinaldi]()
Bonded Nightmare by E.M. Rinaldi
She can run but she can't hide...As the last unbonded nightmare in existence, Eryn Montalli has been hunted her entire life for the mere potential of her magick. She's only ever wanted a quiet life tending to the hurt and sick animals that seek her out. Those dreams go to absolute shit with four little words...They found your bond...Categorized as:
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![The Seduction by SenLinYu]()
The Seduction by SenLinYu
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratings“Hermione,” he said in a strained voice, ”please don’t take offense by how blunt I’m about to be, but I’m honestly afraid that if I explain this with any type of subtlety it will somehow continue to elude you.” Hermione’s expression grew indignant but Draco ignored it and pressed on. “I am trying to seduce you,” he said, staring her straight in the eye...Categorized as:
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![Sacrifice by Nina K. Westra]()
Sacrifice by Nina K. Westra
Novikke thought there was no such thing as a night elf with honor... until she met Aruna.After Aruna helps Novikke escape her imprisonment at a night elf outpost, they retreat into the depths of the night elves’ forest. Novikke is relieved beyond measure. Aruna finally came to her aid. She begins to think she might be able to trust him, that he might really care for her... -
![Hunted by Wolves and Shadow by Jo Holloway]()
Hunted by Wolves and Shadow by Jo Holloway
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 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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![The Time Tournament by Lara Bronson]()
The Time Tournament by Lara Bronson
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsElenaTime-traveling witches, dragon lairs, a world pulled straight out of a fantasy. Except, this became my life overnight, and I had no idea how to handle it. One minute, I was walking through European woods with my family. Next, I was thrown into a realm beyond my wildest dreams. Danger lurked around every corner, and the only one willing to help was the lord of the Crimson Dragon House...Categorized as:
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![Daughter of Shades by Sylvia Mercedes]()
Daughter of Shades by Sylvia Mercedes
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 32 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... -
![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... -
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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... -
![The Shadow & The Sun by Monica Enderle Pierce]()
The Shadow & The Sun by Monica Enderle Pierce
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAmong the living or the dead, he’s never needed anything from anyone. Shadow Mage Gethen is a powerful necromancer, keeper of the border between the living and the dead, and brother to the king of Besera. But with his dark powers failing and a vengeful entity attacking, Gethen should be happy when a formidable lady knight appears at his gates. He’s not... -
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Spellbound by Rebecca L. Garcia
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA dark and twisted fantasy standalone romance, where hate and love collide in a world filled with snarky witches and vengeful gods. Perfect for fans of To Kill a Kingdom and Kingdom of the Wicked Grieving being torn from her beloved sister, who remained behind in the human kingdom, Elle makes it her life purpose to become a keeper in her cursekeeper coven.But this calling won’t be an easy one...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... -
![I'll Never Be Your Crown Princess! (Manga) Vol. 2 (王太子妃になんてなりたくない!! [Outaishi-hi ni Nante Naritakunai!!] (Comic) #2) by Saki Tsukigami, Enn Tsutamori]()
I'll Never Be Your Crown Princess! (Manga) Vol. 2 (王太子妃になんてなりたくない!! [Outaishi-hi ni Nante Naritakunai!!] (Comic) #2) by Saki Tsukigami, Enn Tsutamori
Rated: 3.92 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn this sexy isekai romcom manga, a noblewoman loses her virginity to a mystery man to avoid marrying a prince--but he turns out to be the prince himself! A scandalous romance in another world! The noblewoman Lidiana, daughter of a duke, is actually the reincarnation of a modern Japanese woman who was tossed into this fantasy world... -
![Potions & Prejudice by Tee Harlowe]()
Potions & Prejudice by Tee Harlowe
Witch hates warlock.Warlock hates witch.Warlock falls for witch. . . . Things get very, very complicated.Elspeth Moonflower just wants to cast a spell. Unfortunately, that’s impossible due to a curse her grandmother cast that forces every witch in her family to marry before using magic... -
![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... -
![Masked Fate: A Spicy Enemies to Lovers Fated Mates Romantasy by Chantal Fernando]()
Masked Fate: A Spicy Enemies to Lovers Fated Mates Romantasy by Chantal Fernando
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThey say that messing with fate is a dangerous game.But I chose to play it.When I find out that my fated mate is the warrior that hates me and my kind, I make a decision; I hide the bond.Big mistake.Now I have to watch as he gives himself to everyone.Everyone except me...Categorized as:
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![The Elf Witch by Jacquelyn Gilmore]()
The Elf Witch by Jacquelyn Gilmore
For fans of One Dark Window and From Blood and Ash comes a haunting, slow-burn fantasy romance about villains. It follows a formerly magicless elf as she suddenly comes into powers that her kingdom has never seen and the duplicitous prince she must bargain with to save them at whatever cost—even her soul... -
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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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![Wind from a Foreign Sky by Katya Reimann]()
Wind from a Foreign Sky by Katya Reimann
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsGaultry enjoyed the simple, pastoral life of a hedge witch, where her most daunting task was to travel to the nearby village to purchase supplies. But her peaceful life is shattered when it becomes entangled in an ancient prophecy--a prophecy which names her and her headstrong twin sister, Mervion, as their nation's salvation...or its destruction... -
![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...
![I'll Never Be Your Crown Princess! (Manga) Vol. 2 (王太子妃になんてなりたくない!! [Outaishi-hi ni Nante Naritakunai!!] (Comic) #2) by Saki Tsukigami, Enn Tsutamori](https://s3.amazonaws.com/romance.io/books/small/68761d4b58b0a36cd86631a0.jpg)
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