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The Heroes by Joe Abercrombie
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 57 ratingsThey say Black Dow’s killed more men than winter, and clawed his way to the throne of the North up a hill of skulls. The King of the Union, ever a jealous neighbour, is not about to stand smiling by while he claws his way any higher. The orders have been given and the armies are toiling through the northern mud... -
Between the Moon & Her Night by Jaclyn Kot
“It was like he had lifted the lid to a small locket box, because a soft, beautiful melody began to play—happy and sad, and filled with love and loss. It was the song of us. The song of Life and Death. ”. Centuries before the events of Between Life and Death and Between Sun and Moon . . . Centuries before she was Sage . . . She was Aurelia, the Goddess of Life... -
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The Burning Sea by A.E. Rayne
IN A WORLD RULED BY MEN, ONE WOMAN WILL RISE. As the kingdoms prepare for war, unexpected visitors and a horrifying murder, throw everyone’s plans into disarray. Amidst the chaos, Jael must find a way to lead her men to victory against King Haaron and his sons, watching as Eadmund drifts away from her, powerless to save him...Categorized as:
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The Axe Falls by William D. Arand
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsDominic’s world had been a fairly simple life. To live his life to the best of his abilities, gain experience, level up, and strive to enjoy himself as best as one could in a backwater. Which, while tough on its own, was made infinitely harder by his father being the local executioner. All of that becomes infinitely worse when his entire family is murdered... -
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二哈和他的白猫师尊 Dumb Husky and His White Cat Shizun by Rou Bao Bu Chi Rou, 肉包不吃肉
"The Husky and His White Cat Shizun". Mo Ran felt that taking Chu Wanning as his master was a mistake. His Shizun was just so similar to a cat, while he was like a silly dog. Dogs and cats were biologically different. The silly dog hadn’t originally intended to put his furry paws out towards that cat... -
Magician's End by Raymond E. Feist
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsThree decades . . . Five Riftwars . . . One magnificent saga: From New York Times bestselling author Raymond E. Feist comes Magician's End, the final book in the epic Riftwar Cycle... -
The Blacktongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 46 ratingsKinch Na Shannack owes the Takers Guild a small fortune for his education as a thief, which includes (but is not limited to) lock-picking, knife-fighting, wall-scaling, fall-breaking, lie-weaving, trap-making, plus a few small magics. His debt has driven him to lie in wait by the old forest road, planning to rob the next traveler that crosses his path... -
Heir to Sevenwaters by Juliet Marillier
The chieftains of Sevenwaters have long been custodians of a vast and mysterious forest? and a new heir has been born. But the family? s joy turns to despair when the baby is taken, and something unnatural is left in his place. To reclaim her newborn brother, Clodagh must enter the shadowy Otherworld and confront the powerful prince who rules there?Categorized as:
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Kissed by the Gods by Caty Rogan
Leina has spent a lifetime submitting. Kneeling. Enduring. Then soldiers come for her brother, and divine fury surges through her veins. She expects execution for the bodies she left in her wake. Her people have met bloody ends for far, far less. Instead, Ryot, a godsworn warrior born to privilege and raised in order, drags her into a world that was never meant for her...Categorized as:
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The Daughters' War by Christopher Buehlman
A standalone novel following young warrior Galva dom Braga on her journey from untested academy swordswoman to feared and bloodied veteran knight, set during the war-torn, goblin-infested years just before The Blacktongue Thief . The goblins have killed all of our horses and most of our men. They have enslaved our cities, burned our fields, and inflicted a waking nightmare on the known world... -
Between Soul and Vessel by Jaclyn Kot
Dangerously addictive and deeply romantic, Between Soul and Vessel is a gripping page-turner that proves all darkness needs a little light, a must-read for fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout, Raven Kennedy, and Sarah J. Maas. “I had lost her. My mate. My Sage. But I would get her back. ”... -
하루만 네가 되고 싶어 1 [Haruman Naega Doego Sip-eo 1] by Sam, 삼
Tensions are brewing under the seemingly calm surface of the Vasilios Empire, a kingdom ruled by the Imperial Family and the Temple. Lady Medea Solon has lost her place next to Crown Prince Eros, but resolves to do whatever it will take to win back what's rightfully hers. Will she reclaim her throne? -
Queen of Serpents and Shadows by Alexis Calder
Hope might not be enough this time. The fae king continues to claim victories and Nyx is awake. As if that wasn’t bad enough, the gods are after us and we’re running out of time. The Fae King has power he shouldn’t from a sorceress who holds the key. To defeat him, we have to go through her. But the gods are hunting us, and Nyx asked for me personally... -
Monsters Above by R.L. Caulder
The fight for our lives is upon us. Running to a new realm that could hold vital information is our only chance. With that comes closing the distance between me and the godly powers that wish to use me for their own gain. What we need is time to uncover secrets and unlock the powers that reside within me, but that’s a commodity we aren’t granted... -
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ENNEAD Vol. 2 [Mature Hardcover] by Mojito
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsThe full-color Boys’ Love webtoon hit inspired by ancient Egyptian mythology! (Hardcover Edition for Mature Audiences). Nine powerful gods of ancient Egypt are known as the Ennead. When the god of war, Seth, kills his brother Osiris to take over Egypt, he ushers in an era of chaos and cruelty under his rule... -
Dark Moon, Shallow Sea by David R. Slayton
The first in a new epic fantasy series from David R. Slayton, Dark Moon, Shallow Sea is a powerful story of divine betrayal, ghosts, and self-discovery, perfect for fans of the Dark Souls series or Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson. When Phoebe, goddess of the moon, is killed by the knights of the sun god, Hyperion, all who follow her are branded heretics... -
The Teras Triumph by Lucien Burr
London has fallen. With the city breached and no sanctuary left, Cassius Jones is thrust into the chaos of a dying world. Monsters roam free, factions fracture, and the University lies in ruins. Cassius must navigate shifting allegiances and the complex politics of the teras—hybrids and purebloods alike, each with their own vision of survival... -
Dragon Emperor 2 by Eric Vall
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsNow tested in battle, Evan aims to become the heir of Hatra. Once that he’s a lord, Evan has even more on his plate, from rebuilding the city’s aqueducts to fighting demonic hordes. On top of all that, the King of Rahma gives Evan a quest to prove his worth: to find the lost Sword of Hatra, which was last seen a thousand years ago... -
The Spirit Stone by Katharine Kerr
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsPrince Dar of the Westlands calls the new fortress of Zakh Gral "a dagger laid against our throat. " It was built by the Horsekin, ancient enemies of his people. To destroy the threat, the elven prince has called upon his dwarven and human allies. Their leaders know that if the Westlands fall, their own throats will feel the dagger next... -
The Warlord: An Omegaverse Romance by Jocelyn Montana
Silver Medalist in the On The Far Side Best Paranormal Science Fiction Romance Contest. Enter the omegaverse world inspired by the Greek myths of Kassandra and Achilles from internationally best-selling author Jocelyn Montana. The last citadel has fallen. The Warlord now rules. But he has one last conquest left …... -
Warrior of the Drowned Empire by Frankie Diane Mallis
Warrior of the Drowned Empire is the highly-anticipated fourth book in a sensational romantic series. Perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout, Danielle L. Jensen, and Rebecca Yarros. The Guardians have returned. As Moriel's reincarnation nears, Lyr is determined to fulfil her harness the power of the red shard and defeat him... -
Wicked Schemes by Amy Oliveira, Santana Knox
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsTHE GODS HAVE WAGED A WAR IN HER NAME, A FATE SHE NEVER DREAMT REFUSING. The first nightmare I can remember was not my own. To be born with power is to be gifted, but all I know is a curse. I am Florencia Morales, one of the seven witches whose fate was woven long before we were born. Marriage was never my dream, never a desire or a goal... -
Court of Vice and Death by Alexis Calder
The stories about the fae court were true and I’m not sure if any of us will survive. Everything in the fae court wants me dead. The monsters who live here, the royal family, even the other tributes. I’m surrounded by enemies but I won’t forget the cause of all this suffering: The Fae King. If I’m going down, I’m going to take him with me. But nothing is easy in Konos...Categorized as:
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A World of Lost Words by Jane Washington
I was born with a shadow inside me, a beast clawing and ripping its way to freedom. I was born with a clock inside me, the tick-ticking of my heartbeat drawing us all closer to the inevitable, the inescapable. The end of everything. And now, finally, it has arrived. The world is burning, the souls are screaming, the castles are crumbling... -
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So Below by Julie Mannino
Riley was his, and he better remember that even if he was currently in an angel's bed and shouting someone else's name. The image made Eren see red. Riley While healing from Eren’s betrayal, the first nephalem in centuries will have to learn to feed, do magic, and navigate a different way of life... -
Blood Rites by Peter North
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAwaken the power. Unlock your potential. Grow stronger. Embrace the blood…Lazarus Cross wakes after centuries of slumber, a single objective burning in his revenge. His newfound thirst for blood is insatiable. But when the woman who awakened him disappears before he can learn his identity or purpose, he must rely on his own strength and cunning to survive... -
A Myrmaid's Kiss by Ashleigh Bello
A MYRMAID WITH A THIRST FOR BLOOD. A HUMAN WITH A TASTE FOR FIRE. When their worlds collide, there can be only one survivor. Eloise has been kissed by the Sea, blessed with extraordinary magic and immortality—she is now a myrmaid of Olleb-Yelfra who feasts on the blood of men at night... -
The Forest King by Alex Faure
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsAfter the destruction of the Roman army in Hibernia, Commander Darius Lucilius is taken prisoner by Fionn, a newly crowned Celtic king. Darius’s only desire is to return to his people, yet he finds himself increasingly captivated by the beautiful, dangerous Fionn, and caught up in the strange politics of a foreign and ancient world. Meanwhile, Fionn has plans of his own for Darius... -
The Final Masquerade Special Edition by Ariana Nash
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsSPECIAL EDITION. Featuring unique character art on the interior and the glossy jacket, this stunning hardback celebrates the hauntingly beautiful world of the Final Masquerade, and will provide a beautiful addition to any bookshelf. A must for The Final Masquerade fans. The winter solstice. The darkest day, the longest night. Every year the solstice heralds the return of the masquerade ball... -
Undead Gods by Caitlyn Battelle
WELCOME TO KAVA, WHERE THE UNDEAD GODS NEITHER HEAR NOR CARE…. Elysia Parker lives each day in fear it will be her last. The magic the gods carelessly gifted mortals disappeared years ago, and Elysia Parker is all too familiar with what happens when someone is found to be harboring magic in her land. Death...Categorized as:
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The Dark Is Descending by Chloe C. Peñaranda
The explosive conclusion to New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Chloe C. Peñaranda's Nytefall trilogy. The strongest light needs the deepest shadows. Reeling from shocking betrayal, the Star Maiden Astraea must now race against time to break the curse imprisoning her lover, Nyte... -
The Mistress & The Renowned by Alexis Rune, Jeanette Rose
God of the Dead. King of the Underworld. The Unseen. The Renowned…. Trapped. One moment, Hades was next to Persephone, having finally claimed her as his queen. The next, he knows only true void, and roots burrowing into his body, feeding from his power and essence. Every ounce of his abilities is used to keep the roots from taking everything, leaving him a broken shell. The King of the Dead... -
Greenwode by J. Tullos Hennig
A Novel of Robyn Hood. The Hooded One. The one to breathe the dark and light and dusk between. .. . When an old druid foresees this harbinger of chaos, he also glimpses its outcome... -
Brutal Rival by Ember Holt
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe wants his bloodthirsty rival for a wife. She only wants the queen's head on a pike. Scarlett Bloodletter narrowly escaped her own assassination at the tender age of fourteen. Why had her mother, the queen, tried to kill her? Beats Scarlett, but she assumed it was because she was a nomaj. Without a drop of magic in Scarlett’s blood, she was useless to the throne... -
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Viking's Bride: A Viking time travel romance by Mariah Stone
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratings*** - previously published as The Marriage of Time. Chased by her violent mafioso boyfriend, pregnant Boston pediatrician Mia takes an insane offer to escape into the past . Touching a Norn’s golden spindle, she is flung back in time to Norway, 874 AD—where a huge Viking mistakes her for his betrothed and carries her to his stronghold... -
Stray by Lee Colgin
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsLeonas is a cranky panther shifter set in his ways. He handles security for an exclusive brothel and takes the safety of the staff at The Twig and Berries seriously, to the extent of sacrificing his personal life in favor of work. When the young vampire messenger Jeno shows up with heart eyes and disturbing news, Leonas is taken aback... -
The Bard and the Fairy Prince by Amanda Meuwissen
When Prince Nemirac learns of his heritage, he vows to become the most powerful demon in history. But he can’t do it alone. Feeling betrayed by his parents’ lies about his true lineage, Nemirac embarks on a quest to visit all five Gemstone Kingdoms and drain the stones of their power to ascend as a new being. But until he obtains that magic, he’s vulnerable. Enter Janskoller the warrior bard... -
This Wicked Curse by Amanda Aggie
A cursed princess, a soulless pirate, and a deal that could change both of their fate. In a realm full of monsters, shadows are stolen, and promises are bound with blood… and sometimes marriage vows. Princess by birth and sacrificial lamb by royal decree, Scarlet Midicious is ready to face her fate. She’s known her entire life that this day would come...Categorized as:
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The Lost Princess by Raven Storm
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsI was the diamond of my father's court, and his most prized possession--his 'gift from the gods'. My shimmering skin and pale complexion set me apart from the other nobles of the court. I was cherished. I was loved. Until I wasn't. My father sold me north to settle his debts, and I was shipped off to a strange kingdom...Categorized as:
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One Little Nightmare by Dawn Darling
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsA paranoid schizophrenic with a dark passenger lurking in the shadows. A broken Siren who would give anything to end her curse. A mystery girl with the traumas of her past written on her body. Pandora's Box has been opened, and to reclaim their identities they will have to determine what is real, what is fantasy, and face the darkness within... -
Emperor Awakened by K.D. Robertson
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsHis empire stands ready, even as old friends march against him. Mykah is ready to march on the capital and slay the emperor’s killers but his enemies have other plans. The corrupted Empire has pincered him. Armies approach from all directions. Worse, those armies are led by some of his oldest friends. To win this multifront war, Mykah must adapt. He must continue to train and cultivate his allies... -
Rebels of Last World by Atlas Kane
Rated: 4.01 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsChoose a Class. Win your Harem. Reclaim the World. Cade Clarke spends his last night on Earth drinking with an old Army buddy. When he decides to risk his life to defend a gorgeous bartender, he pays the ultimate price. Resurrected to Antinium, Cade finds himself thrown into a world where the very rules of reality have shifted... -
The Prince and the Ice King by Amanda Meuwissen
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsEvery Winter Solstice, the Emerald Kingdom sends the dreaded Ice King a sacrifice—a corrupt soul, a criminal, a deviant, or someone touched by magic. Prince Reardon has always loathed this tradition, partly because he dreams of love with another man instead of a future queen. Then Reardon’s best friend is discovered as a witch and sent to the Frozen Kingdom as tribute... -
Black Magic by Megan Derr
When High Paladin Sorin discovers the brutally dismembered body of his cousin Alfrey, a much loved priest in the royal palace, he is left baffled as to who would do so terrible a thing to so good a man. But to find the answer to that question, he must cooperate with one of the highly despised necromancers, men who practice black magic, sleep in graveyards and feed upon souls …... -
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Emperor Forged by K.D. Robertson
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe emperor is dead. Betrayed. Now a new ruler must rise from the ashes. Mykah had been the Empire’s greatest general before it had rotted to corruption. Now he builds his own empire in order to crush the greatest nation in the world. At his side is the stunning woman who leads the horned barbarians from the north, known as the oni. The Empire’s armies are limitless... -
Restoration by Carol Berg
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsIn the third Book of the Rai-kirah, Seyonne is besieged by doubt, madness, and visions that insist that he will destroy the world. Even his steadfast hope, that somehow Prince Aleksander is destined for greatness, seems doomed. For a royal murder sends Aleksander on the run as the Derzhi Empire crumbles around him... -
Caught to Conjure by Kyra Alessy
A powerful witch who escaped a cruel life. Three stubborn enemies who would drag her back. Can they save their world together or will past hatred prove stronger than love? Growing up hated and despised, Vie escaped her uncle and the three men who made her miserable. She vowed never to return to that life nor to let herself be treated like that again. But then they found her …... -
결혼 장사 1 [Gyeolhon Jangsa 1] (Marriage of Convenience (Novel) #1) by Ken, 켄
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratings비앙카 드 블랑쉐포르. 자카리 드 아르노의 아내였지만 그의 사후, 사치와 배덕함, 그리고 음탕함을 명분으로 아르노가(家)에서 내쳐진 여자. 친가인 블랑쉐포르가(家)의 몰락으로 오갈 데 없이 방황한 끝에 초라한 변방의 수도원으로 쫓겨나다시피 한 여자. 그리고 그 끝에 결국 차가운 돌바닥 위에서 죽게 된 여자. 명예를 모르는 악녀. 그것이 바로 비앙카의 회귀 전 생이었다. ***. “이게 현실이라고? 정말, 과거로 돌아온 거란 말이야? ”. 꿈도, 환각도 아니다. 이 배고픔은, 피로는, 생생함은…. 이 모든 것은 현실이었다. 정말, 정말 그렇다면. 신이 나에게 다시 한 번의 값진 기회를 주신 거라면…! ‘나는 장사를 하는 거야. 결혼도 결국 장사니까. 자카리의 아이는 좋은 장사 밑천이 되어 줄 거야... -
Blood of Heirs by Alicia Wanstall-Burke
Lidan Tolak is the fiercest of her father’s daughters; more than capable of one day leading her clan. But caught between her warring parents, Lidan’s world begins to unravel when another of her father’s wives falls pregnant... -
Siren by Hazel Grace
Rated: 3.96 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsI’m one of the most alluring creatures in the world. Dangerous. Beautiful. Powerful. A siren. One of seven princesses of Lacuna. But I wanted more than that, so much more than the trinkets I stowed in my caverns. I wanted my own piece of the world. And I got it. However with that wish came a price, and that price came with secrets...
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