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A Court of Thorns and Roses Box Set by Sarah J. Maas
Passionate, violent, sexy and daring ... A true page-turner - USA TODAY on A Court of Thorns and RosesFeyre is a huntress. The skin of a wolf would bring enough gold to feed her sisters for a month. But the life of a magical creature comes at a steep price, and Feyre has just killed the wrong wolf .. -
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Queens of Mist and Madness by Lisette Marshall
"Fae wars don't end in surrender."Emelin has finally found the bindings, the key to her victory. But to use them, she needs one last piece of the puzzle … and the only person who can give her that information is a stubbornly silent Thysandra.And an uncooperative captive is the least of Em’s problems.As the Mother prepares to strike, the magical world continues to squabble...Categorized as:
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Magic's Promise by Mercedes Lackey
Groundbreaking epic fantasy series in Mercedes Lackey’s Valdemar universe • Lambda-Award winning novels with heartfelt high adventure and magic Wild magic is taking its toll on the land. Many Heralds and Herald-Mages have died fighting to preserve the peace... -
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Cupidity: The Complete Heart Hassle Series by Raven Kennedy
Love. Lust. It's my job to spread it around like a virus during cold season. But guess what? Life as a cupid isn't all chocolate hearts and pink arrows. Because even though love makes the realms go round, it seems cruel that cupids don't get to have any of their own. Which might be why I sometimes go on Love strikes and get in trouble with my supervisors. I get a little cranky...Categorized as:
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The Path of Ascension 6 by C. Mantis
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsDon't miss Book 6 of this action-packed fantasy adventure that blends everything you love about LitRPG with Xianxia.About the This is a mix between LitRPG and Xianxia. It's like a car that looks like a LitRPG with dungeons and skills, but the interior and engine are all Xianxia... -
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The Fae Artifactor by Honor Raconteur
Rated: 4.61 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsPeople really have to stop kidnapping her…. Sevana has quite enough on her plate, what with her wonky magical core still spastically melting or exploding things on her. She has every intention of seeking professional help, if such a thing exists, but is stopped before she can even go back home. That is to say, she’s kidnapped. AGAIN... -
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Draco Malfoy and the Wheel of Hecate by starbrigid
Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsWhatever Draco does in the past, it seems he is unable to change much for the better. But he hasn't given up trying, and in the year where Voldemort rises again, he will stop at nothing to ensure he prevents it, leading him down a dangerous path...Categorized as:
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To Free a Soul by Opal Reyne
A hundred and fifty years have passed, and much has happened for Lindiwe. She’s bonded, she’s served her duties, and she’s brought Duskwalkers into the world.Every year, her relationship with Weldir grows steadier, only to eventually shatter. What follows is a beautifully chaotic whirlwind of push and pull, a battle of devotion and affection against unchanging fates that are impossible to resolve...Categorized as:
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남편이 미모를 숨김 2 (남편이 미모를 숨김 [Nampyeon-i Mimoreul Sumgim] (Comic) #2) by Gabi Nam, 가비남
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratings웹툰 『남편이 미모를 숨김』 2, 3권이 지난 1권에 이어 단행본으로 출간되었다. 『남편이 미모를 숨김』은 『반월당의 기묘한 이야기』, 『황제궁 옆 마로니에 농장』 등 인기 웹소설을 다수 출간한 정연 작가의 원작 소설을 바탕으로, 유명 일러스트레이터 하라라 작가의 그림과 가비남 작가의 각색을 거쳐 새롭게 탄생하게 되었다.카카오페이지와 카카오웹툰에서 동시 서비스 중인 『남편이 미모를 숨김』은 론칭 이후 일찍이 카카오페이지 ‘로판 밀리언 페이지’에 랭크되어 많은 레전드 작품들과 어깨를 나란히 하고 있다. 국내뿐만 아니라 일본, 중국, 북미, 인도네시아 등 다수의 해외 국가에서 연재 당시 1위를 기록한 바 있는 이 작품은 현재까지도 국적을 불문하고 수많은 독자들에게 사랑받고 있는 K-로맨스 판타지 대표 웹툰이다... -
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외과의사 엘리제 2 by Mini, 유인
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 24 ratings“내 사람을 살리는 일이다.‘자신의 사람’을 구하는 건데 고작 이런 일 하나 못 하겠는가?”드디어 테레사 병원의 견습으로 자리를 잡은 엘리제. 이쪽 세계의 병원 시스템에 익숙해지고 주변에도 조금씩 인정을 받아가던 때, 황가의 문장을 소지한 남성이 총격당한 긴급 환자를 데리고 병원을 찾는다. 한시가 급한 순간. 엘리제는 환자를 위해 결단을 내리고……“반드시 살려낼 테니 한 번만 저를 믿어주세요.”“정말 할 수 있나? 무책임한 만용은 용서치 않아.”“믿어주십시오. 최선을 다하겠습니다.”“…좋다. 반드시 살려내라.”엘리제는 과연 수술을 성공시키고, 환자를 무사히 살릴 수 있을 것인가... -
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Marjorie & Me by Melissa Grace
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsKat Simon’s life revolves around the ones she gets paid to chronicle on the radio every weekday morning, those embedded within the treasures she finds at her favorite antique shop, Whimsy and Wu, and the ones in her head that tell her she’s not good enough... -
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Blackcurrant Fool by Victoria Goddard
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsMagic 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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Plum Duff by Victoria Goddard
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMagic 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... -
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Cinders & Ashes Book Two by X. Aratare, Edward Fox
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsA Gay Retelling of Cinderella.Trapped beyond the Wall, Finn and Rohan discover what they will sacrifice for one another.King Rohan must seek aid from the cruel Fae to heal the mortally-wounded Finn. He and Serxio travel to the nearest settlement. But Rohan discovers they are not the only humans on the Fae side of the Wall. Countless of his people have been enslaved to serve his enemies... -
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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... -
![Oaths & Vengeance by Susan Illene]()
Oaths & Vengeance by Susan Illene
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDarrow is powerful, ruthless, and her sworn enemy. The wickedly good-looking elf is also cursed never to love.Aella should stay far away from him, especially considering he could kill her from a distance with little effort. Except that someone close to her is dying, and he is the only person in the realm with the means to help...Categorized as:
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![A Legacy of Wrath and Reckoning by Victoria J. Price]()
A Legacy of Wrath and Reckoning by Victoria J. Price
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTo living free. Held captive after a failed attack to take down her enemies, Zylah is determined to uphold her vow—for herself, and for those terrorised by the monsters set loose across Astaria.In her darkest hour she dreams of only two things: revenge, and to be reunited with those she’s lost...Categorized as:
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![Cinders & Ashes Book Three by X. Aratare]()
Cinders & Ashes Book Three by X. Aratare
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA gay fantasy series based on Cinderella.Can a human king and a Fae prince’s love overcome ancient hate?Former servant Finn Ashton is now Prince Finrael Ravenspar, beloved son and heir of Fae King Thalanil. Though Finn has finally found his true family, Finn’s heart belongs to human King Rohan De Clare, whom his father has banished from the Fae Empire forever... -
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Cinders & Ashes Book 3: A Gay Retelling of Cinderella by X. Aratare
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA Gay Fantasy Series Based on Cinderella.Can a human king and a Fae prince’s love overcome ancient hate?Former servant Finn Ashton is now Prince Finrael Ravenspar, beloved son and heir of Fae King Thalanil. Though Finn has finally found his true family, Finn’s heart belongs to human King Rohan De Clare, whom his father has banished from the Fae Empire forever... -
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One More Wish by Lindsey Lanza
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAlways be careful what you wish for. Maya Bloom has a secret.For as long as she can remember, all her wishes have come true. One quick plea to the universe, and whatever she wants is hers. The they always backfire.Which is why Maya is done wishing. Well, until her wedding day when she’s in desperate need of the truth...Categorized as:
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![The Orc's Sweetheart by Elle Sterling]()
The Orc's Sweetheart by Elle Sterling
Tilly is ready to live her cottagecore dreams on Starry Hill—a quiet island town where life is easy. Or so she thought.Bodin enjoys his peaceful lifestyle, supportive community, and fulfilling job. But when Tilly blows in from Cape Easton, a place he’s sworn he’ll never set foot in again, his uncomplicated existence is turned upside down...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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![Dark Alpha's Temptation by Donna Grant]()
Dark Alpha's Temptation by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsDark Alpha’s Temptation is a brand new paranormal romance in New York Times bestselling author Donna Grant's Reapers series that features a brotherhood of elite assassins and the women who bring them to their knees. There is no escaping a Reaper. I am an elite assassin, part of a brotherhood that only answers to Death... -
![By the Horns by Jemma Croft]()
By the Horns by Jemma Croft
When Joey Silver stumbled into the wrong classroom at night school, she never expected to find love. Especially not with a minotaur.Joey likes things fast. Life, relationships, driving. But when she mixes up the rooms and walks into Cake Decorating 101 instead of the speed correctional course she’d been ordered to do, she finds herself in uncharted territory. He’s there. He’s big, and surly... -
![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... -
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Cinders & Ashes, Book 4 by X. Aratare
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe clock runs down to midnight…Prince Finrael Ravenspar must defy his father’s will and cross back to the Kingdom of Rirea to save his beloved King Rohan De Clare from the undead. Finally together again, Finrael and Rohan desire only to be with one another and enjoy their newfound love, including attending the royal ball to celebrate the kingdom’s alliance against the Death Mage Marikoth... -
![The Last Stand by Marion Blackwood]()
The Last Stand by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsKenna's desperate gamble did not turn out the way she had expected, leaving her and her friends to face High Commander Anron alone. Against his legion, they are outnumbered and outmatched. Not to mention that their courts have been taken over and most of the magic-wielding elves in their lands are still kept in shackles... -
![Bane of the Wild Hunt by A.A. Gordon]()
Bane of the Wild Hunt by A.A. Gordon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe King of the Vale has returned,but he is accompanied by a fire witch. His intended mate. None despise Amira more than Orion. Tradition requires her to claim Riordan’s bonded and complete their trio, but Orion’s jealousy over their king makes that seem impossible. But despite the animosity in Riordan’s court,Amira has found the love and purpose she always craved...Categorized as:
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![Turnabout is Fairy Play by Andie Fenichel]()
Turnabout is Fairy Play by Andie Fenichel
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsLorenzoI rarely eat the food at my upscale Italian restaurant. Vampires need blood, not pasta. I crave the hunt, but I’m not a killer. A lady-killer, yes. There’s something about the vampire in me that lures women. The only woman immune to my allure is my dearest and oldest friend, Lily. She helped me survive my transition to vampirism, despite also becoming a monster of sorts... -
![Heart of Night and Fire by Nisha J. Tuli]()
Heart of Night and Fire by Nisha J. Tuli
A city of magic. A passion born in dreams. A secret that will set their world aflame.Packed with enemies-to-lovers tension, heart-pounding action and devastating twists, The Nightfire Quartet is an epic fantasy romance that begins with a slow burn and builds in intensity. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout and Carissa Broadbent... -
![Petals and Plot Twists by Jenny Proctor]()
Petals and Plot Twists by Jenny Proctor
Unlucky in love Sophie Stewart might need a miracle to find her one true love…or maybe just a little bit of magic.Sophie Stewart knows a lot about plants. The rooftop garden she tends and beautifies is ample evidence of that. What she doesn’t know is anything about love, not with her long track record of always picking the wrong guy... -
![The Gargoyle and the Romance Writer by Chloe Archer]()
The Gargoyle and the Romance Writer by Chloe Archer
Welcome to Monsters Hollow, where love knows no bounds—even in a town full of monsters!A quirky romance writer in hiding. A sexy gargoyle lover turned bodyguard. And a stalker that just won’t quit...Ryder St. JamesI assumed writing swoony romance novels about humans and Otherkind might attract some unsavory attention. But I never imagined I’d have an obsessive fan stalking me... -
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![Triumph by Serena Akeroyd]()
Triumph by Serena Akeroyd
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThalia Lyndhoven's in a quandary. The Devil wants her daughter, and Thalia? Not unsurprisingly, she's not too fond of the idea. Thalia's proven, time and time again, that she'll do whatever it takes for those she loves, and for her unborn child? Well, Thalia's about to prove that momma bears have got nothing on her... -
![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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Bright Heart by Emma Hamm
A Dragon Fantasy...Categorized as:
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![Curse and Spindle by Chelsey Ann Tompkins]()
Curse and Spindle by Chelsey Ann Tompkins
Read this enchanting retelling of Sleeping Beauty where the only thing more dangerous than the curse is denying your greatest desire.Hidden away all twenty-five years of her life in Moonstone Wood, Seraphine Dupont is rudely awakened to the life she was born to a princess betrothed to a loathsome prince, destined for a curse she has been protected from since birth... -
![The Desperate Gamble by Marion Blackwood]()
The Desperate Gamble by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA crucial mission forces Kenna and her allies into a highly unpredictable and dangerous environment. In order to save their home, they will have to navigate a culture they do not understand and trust people who have no reason to help them. But without assistance, they will never succeed.Thrust into a desperate plot, Kenna and her friends will have to rely on each other more than ever... -
![The Forbidden Fae King by Rosa Heart]()
The Forbidden Fae King by Rosa Heart
“Stay away from the High Fae. He is hunting for you.”We don’t send our men to steal magic from the fae realm. We don’t send our warriors. Instead, our women slip into their world, under the guise of sweet, innocent girls. They kill, deceive and maim for what we need.I fight tooth and nail for my place in the pilgrimage to the fae realm... -
![The Archmage by Emily L.K.]()
The Archmage by Emily L.K.
In this world, strength is noticed, strength is feared, strength is punished.Desperate to fund a Healer for her dying mother, Illusionist Tsillah tricks her way into an apprenticeship with a visiting Archmage by pretending to be an elementalist... -
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Must Love Moss and Moonshine by Maisy Magill
A forest-bound dryad longing for connection.A traveling artisan who’s lost her way—and her memory.An ancient forest determined to mend two lonely hearts.Desperate to quit the vagabond life, traveling enchanted jewelry artisan Tansy Foxglove is determined to get to the autumn market in the village of Moonshine Hollow. Nothing will stand in her way… except an ancient forest that has its own plans... -
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Black Tide Son by H.M. Long
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA swashbuckling adventure on the high-seas, full of magic, betrayal, redemption and fearsome women, for readers of Adrienne Young and Naomi Novik A captured pirate reveals shocking news to Mary and Samuel that sends them in urgent pursuit of Samuel's twin brother, Benedict, but their search uncovers much more than they bargained for... -
![Dark Alpha's Passion by Donna Grant]()
Dark Alpha's Passion by Donna Grant
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom New York Times bestselling author Donna Grant comes another gripping story in her Reaper series featuring a brotherhood of elite assassins who wage war on the Fae at Death's behest—and the women who dare to love them.There is no escaping a Reaper. They are elite assassins, part of a brotherhood that only answers to Death...Categorized as:
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![The Danu by Kelly Lucille]()
The Danu by Kelly Lucille
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsKatrine was a child of the Danu. Her people were peaceful forest dwellers with a connection to the natural world and forest magic that others came to both envy and fear. When the lands of her people where claimed by invaders, fear turned to fire and everything she knew was destroyed... -
![Until His Last Goodbye by Kiki Clark, E.M. Lindsey]()
Until His Last Goodbye by Kiki Clark, E.M. Lindsey
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Death is your soulmate, finding love has never been so heart-stopping.Having been a powerful medium for as long as he can remember, Elias knows his fair share about the afterlife.Spirits are pushy.Spirits are needy.And they don’t respect personal boundaries.Being a conduit between the living and the dead is exhausting but ignoring his gift isn’t an option... -
![루시아 3 (Lucia (Novel) #3) by Skye, 하늘가리기]()
루시아 3 (Lucia (Novel) #3) by Skye, 하늘가리기
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratings자신이 공주인 것을 모르고 어린 시절을 보낸 루시아. 어머니가 죽고 궁에 들어온 날, 그녀는 자신의 미래를 엿보는 기묘한 꿈을 꾼다. 팔려가듯 시작한 비참한 결혼 생활, 이어지는 고단한 미래. 그녀는 앞날을 바꾸기 위해 움직인다... -
![Bloody Temptations by Ali Woods]()
Bloody Temptations by Ali Woods
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratings“Forever is a long time for a being. Longer still for a vamp.”FinnWhen I left Twin Heads, a beach town just outside of Whisper Woods, to move to Ulydessia, I had plans—swanky job, swanky apartment, and a wardrobe to match. Then one night of fun changed everything. And I mean everything. I had not planned on that.As a recently turned vamp, I’m doing my best to be as invisible as I feel... -
![Company of Strangers by Melissa McShane]()
Company of Strangers by Melissa McShane
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe wizard Sienne hopes to make a name for herself as a scrapper—someone who scours the ruins of the Empty Lands for treasure and lost magical artifacts. But first she must find someone willing to take a chance on a desperate beginner... -
![Meow, Baby by Ripley Proserpina, Rebecca Royce]()
Meow, Baby by Ripley Proserpina, Rebecca Royce
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsSomething witchy this way comes... Set in the Wards and Wands Universe, Ripley Proserpina and Rebecca Royce offer up a witchy love story sure to melt your hearts. When a strong willed woman takes in three stray cats she has no idea they are the Addington Brothers, her neighbors who have been torturing her for years and are now cursed to walk on four feet...
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