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Servant of the Empire by Raymond E. Feist, Janny Wurts
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 51 ratings"A sweeping drama unveiling a tale of love, hate and sacrifice against the panorama of an alien yet familiar society. "--Publishers Weekly. "Uncommonly satisfying. "--Locus. Nobody knows how to play the Game of the Council better than Mara of the Acoma. But when you’re surrounded by deadly rivals intent on toppling you at every turn, you need to be the best simply to survive….Categorized as:
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Mistress of the Empire by Raymond E. Feist, Janny Wurts
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 48 ratingsThe world on the other side of the Kelewan, a land seething with political intrigue and deadly conspiracies. Following the opulent panoply of Daughter Of The Empire and the dazzling pageantry of Servant Of The Empire comes the resounding conclusion to the Empire trilogy...Categorized as:
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![The Forgotten Kingdom by Signe Pike]()
The Forgotten Kingdom by Signe Pike
The story continues in The Forgotten Kingdom, the second book in the astonishing Lost Queen trilogy, already hailed as “Outlander meets Camelot” (Kirsty Logan) and “The Mists of Avalon for a new generation” (Linnea Hartsuyker). AD 573. Imprisoned in her chamber, Languoreth awaits news in torment. Her husband and son have ridden off to wage war against her brother, Lailoken... -
![Age of War by Michael J. Sullivan]()
Age of War by Michael J. Sullivan
Rich in magic and adventure, Michael J. Sullivan’s soaring fantasy novels are masterworks of heroism, love, and sacrifice. Now, in Age of War, the epic battle between humankind and the cruel godlike beings who once ruled them finally ignites in all its fury. The alliance of humans and renegade Fhrey is fragile—and about to be tested as never before... -
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![The Veil of Violence by Marilyn Marks]()
The Veil of Violence by Marilyn Marks
You must always trust in Jaevidan. This is the only way to remain in the light. After the Morrigan revealed themselves and her true nature became known, Adeline Colton is on the run. Seeking revenge for their fallen sister, they will hunt her to the end of the world. But there is another who pursues Adeline—the man with golden eyes and dangerous power... -
![The Rose and the Thorn by Michael J. Sullivan]()
The Rose and the Thorn by Michael J. Sullivan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 49 ratingsTWO THIEVES WANT ANSWERS. RIYRIA IS BORN. For more than a year Royce Melborn has tried to forget Gwen DeLancy, the woman who saved him and his partner Hadrian Blackwater from certain death. Unable to get her out of his mind, the two thieves return to Medford but receive a very different reception --- Gwen refuses to see them... -
![Lord of Emperors by Guy Gavriel Kay]()
Lord of Emperors by Guy Gavriel Kay
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 35 ratingsIn the golden city of Sarantium, the renowned mosaicist Crispin seeks to fulfill his artistic ambitions and his destiny high upon a dome intended to be the emperor's enduring sanctuary and legacy. But the emperor is plotting a conquest of Crispin's homeland to regain an empire. And with his fate entwined with that of his royal benefactor, Crispin's loyalties come with a very high price.Categorized as:
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![Masquerade in Lodi by Lois McMaster Bujold]()
Masquerade in Lodi by Lois McMaster Bujold
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsBastard’s Eve is a night of celebration for most residents in the canal city of Lodi -- but not for sorcerer Learned Penric and his Temple demon Desdemona, who find themselves caught up in the affairs of a shiplost madman, a dangerous ascendant demon, and a very unexpected saint of the fifth god... -
![Tributary by Lisa Tawn Bergren]()
Tributary by Lisa Tawn Bergren
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsTRIBUTARY, a novella (1/2 the length of a normal novel), picks up a year after BOURNE. .. Lia struggles to overcome the fear that constant battle has heaped upon her; Gabi and Marcello face an unexpected crisis; and Lord Greco just may be ready to leave the grief and loss of his past behind him, so that he might grab hold of the future. .. -
![Exile's Valor by Mercedes Lackey]()
Exile's Valor by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 40 ratingsThis stand-alone novel in the Valdemar series continues the story of prickly weapons-master Alberich. Once a heroic Captain in the army of Karse, a kingdom at war with Valdemar, Alberich becomes one of Valdemar's Heralds. Despite prejudice against him, he becomes the personal protector of young Queen Selenay. But can he protect her from the dangers of her own heart? -
![The Violence of Sound by Jeff Wheeler]()
The Violence of Sound by Jeff Wheeler
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA husband and wife brought together by magic strive to stop a war of the worlds in an epic adventure of hope, sorcery, and secrets by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Jeff Wheeler. What humankind feared the most has come to pass: the Awakening of the Aesir, an ancient race who rose with an implacable vengeance to wage war on mortals through bombardments and plague... -
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ENNEAD Vol. 6 [Mature Hardcover] by Mojito
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDEATH’S EDGE. Horus and Seth’s third battle rages on amidst a sandstorm. Seth is in his element until Horus holds Anubis at sword’s point and pleads with the god of war to give up on winning. Will Seth forget the competition in exchange for his son’s life? -
![Sailing to Sarantium by Guy Gavriel Kay]()
Sailing to Sarantium by Guy Gavriel Kay
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsGuy Gavriel Kay, the international bestselling and multiple award-winning author of The Fionavar Tapestry, brings his unique storytelling imagination to an alternate Byzantine world… Sarantium is the golden holy to the faithful, exalted by the poets, jewel of the world and heart of an empire...Categorized as:
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![Blackcurrant Fool by Victoria Goddard]()
Blackcurrant Fool by Victoria Goddard
Magic is out of fashion. Orio City is where that's decided. When his best friend Mr. Dart unexpectedly needs to make an urgent trip to Orio City, Jemis Greenwing's immediate response to ask when... -
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![The Silver Mage by Katharine Kerr]()
The Silver Mage by Katharine Kerr
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsRead Katharine Kerr's posts on the Penguin Blog. ”Prepare to get lost in the magic” ( VOYA ) of Katharine Kerr’s newest Deverry fantasy. The Horsekin are assembling along Prince Dar’s northern border, and the Deverry alliance simply does not have the men and resources to prevent their enemies from moving into the wilderness areas known as the Ghostlands... -
![The Black Raven by Katharine Kerr]()
The Black Raven by Katharine Kerr
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsFor the devoted followers of the dazzling Deverry and Westlands cycle, Katharine Kerr continues the magical epic saga she began in The Red Wyvern . In her latest tale, the scene shifts seamlessly between the shattered land of the Rhiddaer and the historic end of the Civil Wars, when Lilli, newly apprenticed to dweomer, fought with her untried powers to save her beloved Prince Maryn from evil... -
![Plum Duff by Victoria Goddard]()
Plum Duff by Victoria Goddard
Magic is out of fashion. Except, obviously, at Winterturn. Winterturn in Ragnor Bella is a holiday for family, feasting, and a few religious festivities. Jemis Greenwing and Mr. Dart are both quite ready for a quiet week or two after their adventures going to and coming home from Orio City. Jemis in particular is looking forward to the first Winterturn spent with his father since he was a child... -
![The Fire Dragon by Katharine Kerr]()
The Fire Dragon by Katharine Kerr
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsKatharine Kerr has enchanted readers with her magical Deverry and Westlands cycle, and now she brings to a breathtaking conclusion the epic saga begun with The Red Wyvern and The Black Raven . The final chapter begins in the holy city as it rises from the ashes of Deverry's long wars. Prince Maryn prepares to claim the high kingship, but still the rebel Boar clan stands fast against him... -
![The Gold Falcon by Katharine Kerr]()
The Gold Falcon by Katharine Kerr
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe cholera epidemic that ravaged the city of TrevHael has left many orphans in its wake, including Neb, the scribe's son, and his brother. Sent to the desolate farm of their last living relative, they soon learn that a worse plague lurks beyond the western border of Deverry... -
![Court of Death and Dreams by Meg Anne]()
Court of Death and Dreams by Meg Anne
The battle for love might be the deadliest game of all. Taken captive by the Lord of Death, Reyna must do the impossible: convince the vengeful god she’s still his faithful Shadow. But that’s only the beginning. In addition to pulling off the deception of a lifetime, she must also secretly secure allies, arrange a prison break, and somehow avoid ending up a madman’s wife... -
![Whiskeyjack by Victoria Goddard]()
Whiskeyjack by Victoria Goddard
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsMagic is out of fashion. Outlaws make their own. Jemis Greenwing has slain a dragon, been acknowledged as the Viscount St-Noire, and not incidentally also been given a raise. After a chaotic first month back in Ragnor Bella, he’s finally feeling confident that he can make it to the Winterturn Assizes and the reading of his stepfather’s will without falling headlong into any more disaster... -
![Dangerous Magic by Donna Grant]()
Dangerous Magic by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom bestselling, award-winning author Donna Grant comes a trilogy of three women who happen to be a dying race of witches that were cursed by one of their own, and the men who stood by their side. With the darkness holding firmly onto his soul, Cade knows he's destined for Hell. Men like him don't perform the deeds he has, regardless if they came by order of the king, and not elude the darkness... -
![Master of Restless Shadows: Book One by Ginn Hale]()
Master of Restless Shadows: Book One by Ginn Hale
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsFreshly graduated Master Physician Narsi Lif-Tahm has left his home in Anacleto and journeyed to the imposing royal capitol of Cieloalta intent upon keeping the youthful oath he made to a troubled writer. But in the decade since Narsi gave his pledge, Atreau Vediya, has grown from an anonymous delinquent to a man renowned for penning bawdy operas and engaging in scandalous affairs... -
![Oath of Fealty by Elizabeth Moon]()
Oath of Fealty by Elizabeth Moon
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsThis edition contains an excerpt from Elizabeth Moon's Kings of the North. For the first time in nearly twenty years, Elizabeth Moon returns to the thrilling realm of her superb Deed of Paksenarrion trilogy... -
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![Warheart by Terry Goodkind]()
Warheart by Terry Goodkind
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsTerry Goodkind's New York Times bestseller, Warheart , is the direct sequel to, and the conclusion of, the story begun in The Omen Machine, The Third Kingdom, and Severed Souls. All is lost. Evil will soon consume the D'Haran Empire. Richard Rahl lies on his funeral bier. It is the end of everything. Except what isn't lost is Kahlan Amnell... -
![Winds of Fury by Mercedes Lackey]()
Winds of Fury by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 47 ratingsValdemar is once again in peril, threatened by Ancar of Hardorn, who has long sought to seize control of the kingdom by any means at his command... -
![Winds of Change by Mercedes Lackey]()
Winds of Change by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 46 ratingsIn The Mage Winds trilogy, which began with the best-selling novel, Winds of Fate , author Mercedes Lackey continues the epic that started with her first published book, Arrows of the Queen introduced readers to the remarkable land of Valdemar, the kingdom protected by its Heralds--men and women gifted with extraordinary mind powers--aided and served by their mysterious Companions--horselike... -
![A Marriage of Necessity: Two Princes this time by Lisa Oliver]()
A Marriage of Necessity: Two Princes this time by Lisa Oliver
A Marriage of Necessity - Jasper and Avalon. I owe my mother everything. Jasper, the youngest Prince from Lowenthorp, had one driving need - to get away from the castle. After being abducted, abused, and having lost an eye, Jasper believed his only chance of keeping his Mother safe was to be as far away from her as possible... -
![Echoes of Magic by Donna Grant]()
Echoes of Magic by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFrom bestselling, award-winning author Donna Grant comes a trilogy of three women who happen to be a dying race of witches that were cursed by one of their own, and the men who stood by their side. Hiding a secret so awful that his only hope for survival is to remain hidden, Grayson has lived most of his life pretending to be someone he isn't... -
![The Other Gwyn Girl by Nicola Cornick]()
The Other Gwyn Girl by Nicola Cornick
1671 – London. The Civil War is over and Charles II, the ‘Merry Monarch’, is revelling in the throne of his murdered father and all the privileges and power that comes with it. Sharing the spoils is his favourite companion, the celebrated beauty, actress Nell Gwyn... -
![Legacy of Kings by C.S. Friedman]()
Legacy of Kings by C.S. Friedman
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsThe young peasant woman Kamala has proven strong and determined enough to claim the most powerful Magister sorcery for herself-but now the Magisters hunt her for killing one of their own. Her only hope of survival lies in the northern Protectorates, where spells are warped by a curse called the Wrath that even the Magisters fear... -
![Lord of The Isles by Debbie Mazzuca]()
Lord of The Isles by Debbie Mazzuca
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsAfter traveling to Scotland on business, the bed of a highland laird is the last place Ali Graham expected to wake up. But there's no mistaking the irresistibly masculine Scottish Highlander whose chamber she's accidentally infiltrated--or the severe wound he's suffered in battle. As a doctor, Ali knows how to heal his injury, how to nurse his body back to health... -
![Zephyr and the Western Wolf by Sam Burns, W.M. Fawkes]()
Zephyr and the Western Wolf by Sam Burns, W.M. Fawkes
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe prince is dead, and dragons are the stuff of storybooks. That is, until a great shadow passes over the edge of the Tangled Forest. Rumor sent an intrepid adventurer to a tower in the middle of the woods, and the story he carried back changed Prince Zephyr is alive, and he’s being held prisoner by a giant beast of a dragon... -
![The Dragon King's Imperial Wrath: Falling in Love with the Bookish Princess of the Rat Clan Vol. 2 by Aki Shikimi]()
The Dragon King's Imperial Wrath: Falling in Love with the Bookish Princess of the Rat Clan Vol. 2 by Aki Shikimi
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsTHE RAT PRINCESS DIARIES. Ruiying, princess of the rat clan, has begun her formal training to become a worthy bride for dragon king Yawen. Much to her excitement, this comes with unconditional access to a treasure trove of knowledge! However, her teacher, Meiyu, informs her that being a “fated mate” holds special meaning in the dragon clan... -
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![Crystal Flame by Jayne Ann Krentz]()
Crystal Flame by Jayne Ann Krentz
The last survivor of a proud heritage, coolly sensual Kalena embarks on a daring mission to avenge her family. A soldier called the Fire Whip is commanded to tame her, but instead he becomes the only lover to melt her frozen heart. Their love, born of fire and ice, must shatter the darkness that threatens their world.Categorized as:
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![The Angels' Share by James Markert]()
The Angels' Share by James Markert
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSome believed he was the second coming of Christ. William wasn’t so sure. But when that drifter was buried next to the family distillery, everything changed. Now that Prohibition has ended, what the townspeople of Twisted Tree, Kentucky, need most is the revival of the Old Sam Bourbon distillery... -
![Of the Forest by Megan Derr]()
Of the Forest by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsA short story set in Prisoner-verse. It’s completely stand alone, though if you are not familiar with Kria & Salhara it might be a teensy bit confusing. The story of a Salharan Prisoner in a small, remote Krian village, and how he learns to overcome the terrible stigma placed upon him by his countrymen. -
![Warrior of the Isles by Debbie Mazzuca]()
Warrior of the Isles by Debbie Mazzuca
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBound By Duty In a time of raids and ransoms, Aidan MacLeod is responsible for a formidable Scottish keep and all the people within. Yet the fearless Highland laird never forgets his charge to shield his young half-brother from the grave consequences of his tragic birth. Linked By Fate. But an alluring stranger known only as Syrena could undo all of Aidan's defenses... -
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Pretender to the Crown by Melissa McShane
Willow North is a thief, and despite her secret magical talent for sensing worked metal, she has never wanted to be anything else. But when her former fiancé appears on her doorstep with the eight-year-old King of Tremontane in tow, she is drawn into the political conflict surrounding the boy King's ascension...Categorized as:
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![Broken Lords by A.F. Dery]()
Broken Lords by A.F. Dery
Answering the High Lord's summons, the leaders of the Union meet at his Court. Thane, Dread Lord of Eladria, is among them and eager to see justice done to his former friend-turned-adversary, Malachi, but their meeting raises more questions than answers. An unexpected catastrophe shakes his trust to its very core and he is forced to question all he once held true...Categorized as:
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![An Incarnation of Shadow and Light by S.A. Christianson]()
An Incarnation of Shadow and Light by S.A. Christianson
Four 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...Categorized as:
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![Crown of Stars by Kate Elliott]()
Crown of Stars by Kate Elliott
In the wake of the cataclysm many new alliances are forming even as old ones dissolve. As Sanglant struggles to legitimize his own leadership, the Aoi are carrying out random attacks-while implicating him as their leader. Stronghand has begun a march of conquest into the heart of Sanglant's realm. Adelheid and Antonia have made an unholy alliance... -
![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 Queen by Trudi Canavan]()
The Traitor Queen by Trudi Canavan
Discover the magic of Trudi Canavan with her brand new novel in the Traitor Spy trilogy. .. Events are building to a climax in Sachaka as Lorkin returns from his exile with the Traitor rebels. The Traitor Queen has given Lorkin the huge task of brokering an alliance between his people and the Traitors... -
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![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: 3.93 of 5 stars · 15 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... -
![The Fall of the Dagger by Glenda Larke]()
The Fall of the Dagger by Glenda Larke
Rated: 3.89 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsExcommunicated cleric Saker returns from exile in the Spice Islands to find his homeland in chaos. A dark sorcerer controls the ear of the King, turning him against his own son and heir, while a corrupted army gathers in the shadows... -
![Lynet: Under Camelot's Banner by Sarah Zettel]()
Lynet: Under Camelot's Banner by Sarah Zettel
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA maiden fights to bring peace to Arthurian England in this romantic fantasy from an award-winning author. Love finds a way in this epic series featuring swords, sorcery, and the women of Camelot. The daughter of the steward of Cambryn, Lynet has seen the damage that following one’s heart can do. Now the threat of war looms over her land... -
![Master of Many Treasures by Mary Brown]()
Master of Many Treasures by Mary Brown
Rated: 3.88 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLearning that the man she had thought she loved is not a man at all but a dragon, Summer is devastated when the dragon flies away and embarks on a challenging and dangerous quest to find him. Original. -
![Luck of the Wheels by Megan Lindholm]()
Luck of the Wheels by Megan Lindholm
Rated: 3.86 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsGypsy traders Ki and Vandien should have realised the money was too good to be true. Three georns and a full orn to be paid on arrival - and all they had to do was transport the cargo to Villena! The cargo, however, turned out to be human; a boy called Goat, and his family seemed just a little bit too anxious to be rid of him. The arrangement smelled like trouble... -
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Krondor: Tear of the Gods by Raymond E. Feist
Rated: 3.87 of 5 stars · 39 ratingsA DROP IN THE OCEAN? A raid upon the high seas signals an attack of unprecedented magnitude by the forces of darkness. But the daring assault upon the Temple of Ishap goes dramatically wrong and the prize, the Tear of the Gods, sinks beneath the waves of the Bitter Sea. The most powerful artifact known to the Temples of Midkemia, this colossal gem allows the priests to speak with their gods...Categorized as:
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