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Beyond the Faerie Gate by Marie Mistry
A secret kept, a queen hidden, and her warriors lost. Afflicted by a mysterious and terrible illness that's haunted me since childhood, I’ve resigned myself to living life as a burden to my family. Until a fae knight comes to my village and tells me that everything I know is a lie. It seems impossible, but he swears that I’m a fae queen, raised in the mortal realm for my own safety...Categorized as:
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![The King of Faerie by A.J. Lancaster]()
The King of Faerie by A.J. Lancaster
The fae are real, and Hetta Valstar is trying her best to marry one.If Hetta and Wyn ever manage to marry, it will be the first union between Faerie and Mortal since the Iron Law was revoked. The mortal Queen has given them her blessing—sort of. Now, Wyn needs permission from the fae High King...Categorized as:
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![Hunt the Fae by Natalia Jaster]()
Hunt the Fae by Natalia Jaster
The moment I step into Faerie, I become his.Everyone knows about the Fae of the forest—gorgeous, sinful, deadly. When I trespass into their magical world, I need more than my sharp tongue to survive. Especially against the ruler of the woodland. Puck is a smooth-talking rogue with a cruel smirk that sets me aflame in more ways than one...Categorized as:
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![The Basilisk of Star Manor by Kathryn Moon]()
The Basilisk of Star Manor by Kathryn Moon
The basilisk, Marius, is Star Manor’s latest client, but he arrives fresh from an offer from the Manor’s greatest enemy. The innocent young woman he is matched with for a companion challenges what he knows of his own nature and poses a problem for his bargain...Categorized as:
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![The Court of Mortals by A.J. Lancaster]()
The Court of Mortals by A.J. Lancaster
Marrying your fae prince shouldn’t be this hard. Hetta’s family now know Wyn’s true identity, but that doesn’t mean they approve of their relationship. Princes are all very well - but Wyn’s not human, for all he’s spent ten years pretending to be. With gossip spreading like wildfire, Hetta and Wyn receive a royal summons... -
![The High King's Tomb by Kristen Britain]()
The High King's Tomb by Kristen Britain
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 47 ratingsFor Karigan G'ladheon, the call of magic in her blood is too strong to resist. Karigan returns to the Green Riders, the magical messengers of the king, to find she's badly needed. Rider magic has become unstable, many Riders have been lost, and the Rider corps is seriously threatened. The timing couldn't be worse. An ancient evil, long dormant, has reawakened, and the world is in peril... -
![With Fangs And Claws by Sam Hall]()
With Fangs And Claws by Sam Hall
The duke’s daughterOne girl, two lives. Dutiful daughter of the Duke of Elverston on the one hand, a wilful girl who learns to fight on the other. Her father has let her run wild, as long as she never embarrasses him. And if she does? Consequences are likely to be swift and brutal.Her beastsThe wargen are fierce men who wear two faces, one wolf, one human...Categorized as:
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![Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms by Sarah Wallace, S O Callahan]()
Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms by Sarah Wallace, S O Callahan
Roger not only had to prove himself to the Council, he also had to prove himself to Wyndham Wrenwhistle.Fae and humans alike are returning to London for the Season, but the excitement is marred by the growing poverty rate among humans with low magical scores.Tenacious Roger Barnes proposes a new rubric for testing magic to the Council, hoping to resolve the predicament for his fellow humans... -
![The Story Collector by Evie Woods]()
The Story Collector by Evie Woods
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsIn a quiet village in Ireland, a mysterious local myth is about to change everything…One hundred years ago, Anna, a young farm girl, volunteers to help an intriguing American visitor translate fairy stories from Irish to English. But all is not as it seems and Anna soon finds herself at the heart of a mystery that threatens her very way of life... -
![Interwoven by Melanie Rachel]()
Interwoven by Melanie Rachel
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEngland’s best mages are called to Pemberley in their youth. Elizabeth can’t understand why she’s always left behind.Not only does her father neglect to correct what must be an oversight, he won’t allow her to use her most powerful magic at all. Each year, he further restricts Elizabeth’s movements... -
![The Captive Throne by Kenley Davidson]()
The Captive Throne by Kenley Davidson
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIn a royal marriage of convenience, nothing is less convenient than love.Princess Evaraine always knew she would one day wed a stranger, but her arranged marriage to the Prince of Garimore is nothing like she expected. She never anticipated losing her heart to the man she would marry. And she certainly would not have guessed that she’d be leaving him behind within hours of their wedding... -
![Clock Strikes Midnight by Alex Lidell]()
Clock Strikes Midnight by Alex Lidell
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAt the stroke of midnight, anything can happen. Lera is walking a dangerous tightrope. By night, she takes off her veil to hunt the dark creatures leaking into the mortal world. By morning, she is Leralynn of Osprey again, failing her classes and dodging Deputy Headmaster River’s keen scrutiny. River is watching Leralynn like a hawk...Categorized as:
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![Poison Genius Consort by 芥沫 (Jie Mo)]()
Poison Genius Consort by 芥沫 (Jie Mo)
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEasily cowed and bullied, she was the useless, ugly woman with no talent in medical skills. Supported by millions, he was Tianning’s most respected duke with the power to move all under Heaven. On their wedding day the bridal sedan was carried to the front doors, but the Duke of Qin’s gates were shut tight.They told her, ‘Come back tomorrow... -
![Master of Storms: Dragon Shifter Romance by Bec McMaster]()
Master of Storms: Dragon Shifter Romance by Bec McMaster
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe old eddas speak of dreki—fabled creatures who haunt the depths of Iceland's volcanoes and steal away fair maidens.Solveig wants none of such myths. Mated—and spurned—by the devilishly handsome Prince Marduk, the furious dreki princess refuses to be the laughingstock of her court. Marduk will beg for her forgiveness. Or he will die.A political alliance that ended in ruins..Categorized as:
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![Prisoner of Steel and Shadow by Meg Anne]()
Prisoner of Steel and Shadow by Meg Anne
A Kidnapped QueenA vengeful god has stolen everything from the queen of assassins. Her title. Her power. Her memories.Even her name.Now merely a ghost of her former self, Shadow must enter a deadly game and fight for her freedom or risk spending the rest of her life as a madman’s prisoner.But, in order to win, she may be forced to lose what’s left of her true self in the process... -
![Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon by Kerrelyn Sparks]()
Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon by Kerrelyn Sparks
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsFrom the brilliant imagination of Kerrelyn Sparks comes a bold new fantasy romance series in which passion and magic collide. Behold the Embraced… Gwennore has a talent. An Elf able to track down the cause of an illness and heal it, she’s a valuable asset to her people...Categorized as:
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![Pemberley: Mr. Darcy's Dragon by Maria Grace]()
Pemberley: Mr. Darcy's Dragon by Maria Grace
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsAlternate cover edition of ASIN B01MECLQTWEngland is overrun by dragons of all shapes and sizes. Most people are blissfully unaware of them and the Pendragon Treaty that keeps the peace between human and dragon kind. Only those born with preternatural hearing, like Fitzwilliam Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet are able to hear and converse with dragonkind... -
![Lullaby Scars by Hollee Mands]()
Lullaby Scars by Hollee Mands
He's the only man she's ever wanted. She's everything he can never have.Killian's scars are all people see, but with his wretched past, he doesn't want them to look closer. He resigned himself long ago to living as an indentured slave to a powerful and capricious high mage-until a chance meeting with a temptress outside a brothel teaches him to want.. -
![Court of Ice and Ash by L.J. Andrews]()
Court of Ice and Ash by L.J. Andrews
She chose him. He chose revenge. But some choices have deadly consequences.When Elise agreed to break a vicious curse over the man she loved, she never imagined he was a lost fae prince. But Valen left her to carry out vengeance for his slaughtered family. So when she joins the outlaw fae in their uprising against her own sister, all Elise wants is to forget the prince who holds her heart... -
![The First Chill Of Autumn by W.R. Gingell]()
The First Chill Of Autumn by W.R. Gingell
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsLlassar is an occupied country– but nobody seems to know it. Fae began to filter slowly into the land shortly after the birth of the crown princess, Dion ferch Alawn, supposedly fleeing a dark threat in Faery known as the Guardians. But that was fifteen years ago, and now there isn’t a town in Llassar that isn’t populated by or under the control of the fae... -
![A Shield of Fate and Ruin by Nicole Bailey]()
A Shield of Fate and Ruin by Nicole Bailey
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen the world is at war.No one is safe.Not even the gods.Apollo would hide with Hyacinth and hold him until the sun burned out.But that is not their destiny.When Ares arrives announcing a turn of the tides and war thundering towards Niria, Apollo and Hyacinth take on a journey to save everyone from Zeus’ wrath.But when things don’t go as planned, they might destroy themselves instead... -
![A Queen's Game by Eri Leigh]()
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... -
![The Savage Rage of Fallen Gods by K.C. Cross, J.A. Huss]()
The Savage Rage of Fallen Gods by K.C. Cross, J.A. Huss
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsLove can ruin the best of men—even the God of Love himself.Love.When mutual, it’s Heaven on Earth.When one-sided, it can tear you apart.There is no greater weapon than the heartsick soul.That is the power I wield, for I am the God of Love.No one has power like me.No one can poison a heart and pollute a mind the way I can.That is why the gods kicked me out.That is why they made me fall...Categorized as:
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![Queen of Camelot by Nancy McKenzie]()
Queen of Camelot by Nancy McKenzie
On the night of Guinevere’s birth, a wise woman declares a prophecy of doom for the child: She will be gwenhwyfar , the white shadow, destined to betray her king, and be herself betrayed. Years pass, and Guinevere becomes a great beauty, riding free across Northern Wales on her beloved horse... -
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![Wings of Snow by Krista Street]()
Wings of Snow by Krista Street
I should have won the Rising Queen Trial. The crown that was destined to be placed upon my head now rests atop the vindictive witch who sought to steal my throne.Left with no choice, I flee from the Solis continent even though my heart is shattering at leaving my love behind. But I can’t return to Solisarium until I’ve reclaimed my affinities and am able to fight with the crown prince at my side...Categorized as:
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![Clash of Storms by Bec McMaster]()
Clash of Storms by Bec McMaster
The old eddas speak of dreki—fabled creatures who haunt the depths of Iceland's volcanoes and steal away fair maidens. Malin wants none of such myths. As a half-blood dreki, she's beneath the notice of the arrogant warriors who rule the skies—except for Sirius Blackfrost, the most ruthless dreki within the court... -
![Soul of Salvation by Ali Stuebbe]()
Soul of Salvation by Ali Stuebbe
Must read book one, Blood of Desiderium first! This is the sequel and contains spoilers beyond this point. In the aftermath of the battle at the Court of Ashes, Emma’s sacrifice for salvation thrusts her into a dark realm where the God of Darkness demands a grim price for her newfound power.The fate of the world hangs in the balance,A God is harboring dark secrets,And a mate refuses to lose again...Categorized as:
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![Dragon's Dusk by Sam Burns, W.M. Fawkes]()
Dragon's Dusk by Sam Burns, W.M. Fawkes
I have been a runt, a disappointment, and a monster. Now, I am simply a man.This wouldn’t be so strange, if yesterday, I weren’t a dragon.Locked away and isolated after a vicious attack left a princess blind, my greatest joy has been my bonded rider, Kostya.My Kostya is a prince with the weight of a kingdom on his shoulders...Categorized as:
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![The Scarecrow King by Jill Myles]()
The Scarecrow King by Jill Myles
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 34 ratingsPrincess Rinda of Balinore knows of only one way to get her cold father’s attention – to be an obnoxious, spoiled princess. When she finds out that the king plan to marrying her off to a far-flung nobleman, she puts on her best bratty show in front of the entire court. But Rinda’s plan backfires, and she soon finds herself married to the most ineligible man ever...Categorized as:
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![Empath's Lure by Jen Lynning]()
Empath's Lure by Jen Lynning
An incubus reluctant to use his powers. An empath confident in her own skin. His powers may not affect her, but there’s more than magic in play.***Lisca doesn’t want to be a part of Lhanaperi’s trade delegation...Categorized as:
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![Omega's Gamble by Claire Cullen]()
Omega's Gamble by Claire Cullen
Prince Raine has only one chance to escape a miserable life—find an alpha husband before the end of the marriage circuit. With the threat of being banished to the priory hanging over his head, Raine will do whatever it takes to find himself a husband. Even visit Stormshield, a remote kingdom no omega prince ever sets foot on. A kingdom that just so happens to have three eligible alphas... -
![Bad Blood by Jenna Wolfhart]()
Bad Blood by Jenna Wolfhart
Duty. Desire. Destruction.To Selene, duty is everything. She is the last of her kind, a royal descendent of the original generation of vampires. And as the final Titan queen to rule the kingdom of Troy, she is the only one standing between her people and the cruelty of Zeus... -
![왜 이러세요, 공작님! 2 by Bandalbanji, Eddie]()
왜 이러세요, 공작님! 2 by Bandalbanji, Eddie
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 12 ratings“나의 종달새, 내 영혼의 주군- 그런 슬픈 표정 하지 마. 종달새가 우울해하면 내 세상에는 온통 비가 내리는 것 같아.”일명 사신(死神)으로 불리는 냉혈한, ‘로안 알렉세이 페르카 공작’... -
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![The Prince and the Ice King by Amanda Meuwissen]()
The Prince and the Ice King by Amanda Meuwissen
Rated: 4.04 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... -
![A Tale of Ice and Ash by Katherine Macdonald]()
A Tale of Ice and Ash by Katherine Macdonald
“Mirror, Mirror, on the wall, who will come to save us all?”Five years after her stepmother tried to have her killed, Eirwen has built a new life in the woods. Far from the princess she was meant to be, she is now a skilled treasure hunter and master of the Dwarven underground...Categorized as:
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![Heart of a Wolf by C.J. Ravenna]()
Heart of a Wolf by C.J. Ravenna
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHow to get over a breakup:1: Go to Iceland2: Get sent back in time3: Get abducted by a hot, moody Viking werewolfThe tour guides sure didn’t prepare me for this…KieranAfter my boyfriend cheats, my best friend spirits me away to Reykjavik for a scenic getaway. I think this may be just the escape I need to get over the jerk... -
![The Audient and The Phantom Night by Sadie Hewitt]()
The Audient and The Phantom Night by Sadie Hewitt
Inspired by the worlds of The Legend of the Flying Dutchman and Beauty and the Beast, this action-packed fantasy filled with searing romance, outlawed magic, and seafaring danger.Fenna Terrigan never expected to leave her seaside village. She was too quiet, too gentle, and far too kind to take on life outside of the bookshop she works at... -
![The Lady of the Rivers by Philippa Gregory]()
The Lady of the Rivers by Philippa Gregory
Jacquetta of Luxembourg is left a wealthy young widow when her husband, the Duke of Bedford, dies. Her only friend in the great household is Richard Woodville, the Duke’s squire, and it is not long before the two become lovers and marry in secret.The Woodvilles return to the Lancaster court, where Jacquetta becomes close friends with young King Henry VI’s new queen... -
![Daddy, I Don't Want to Marry! 1 (Daddy, I Don't Want to Marry! (Novel) #1) by Heesu Hong]()
Daddy, I Don't Want to Marry! 1 (Daddy, I Don't Want to Marry! (Novel) #1) by Heesu Hong
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAlternate cover edition of ASIN B08TWH4S8RI’m Jubelian? The daughter of the duke and the villainess of this novel?I managed to avoid my death with some previous knowledge about my life, as this was my second time at it. Now, I should be able to live a peaceful life!“I’m not going to marry a man unless he has everything. I want the most wealthy, famous, and competent man there is...Categorized as:
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![House of Striking Oaths by Olivia Wildenstein]()
House of Striking Oaths by Olivia Wildenstein
I WILL BECOME QUEEN OF LUCE… OR DIE TRYING. There are few people I loathe more than Dante Regio, but my aunt Bronwen, my former grandfather Justus, and my Shabbin grandmother Meriam sit right alongside the Faerie monarch on my list of despicable beings. Especially after they assist the pointy-eared ruler with my kidnapping... -
![Nightshade by Shea Godfrey]()
Nightshade by Shea Godfrey
Rated: 3.98 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIn a land where two countries have been torn by war for generations, Princess Jessa is sent as a peace offering to the country of Arravan, understanding all too well that she is being sacrificed upon the altar of her father’s ambitions—and condemned to an uncertain and possibly short-lived future, if the machinations of her own family are any indication... -
![Deceiving the Cursed Beast by Jen Lynning]()
Deceiving the Cursed Beast by Jen Lynning
In this enchanted castle, only the truth can break his curse. Felix is the Duke of Truthhold, tied to the most powerful magical node on the continent. But when he is transformed into a beast, he needs help to break the curse. He will do whatever it takes to regain his true form, even if it means using magic to trap a woman in his castle...Categorized as:
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![Sugar Apple Fairy Tale 1 by Miri Mikawa, YozoranoUdon]()
Sugar Apple Fairy Tale 1 by Miri Mikawa, YozoranoUdon
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsIn a world where fairies are caught and sold to the highest bidder, humans aren’t exactly on friendly terms with the fae folk. But friendship is exactly what Anne Halford seeks with Challe, her new fairy bodyguard, though he’s not so keen on the idea... -
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![Stone Hearts by S.E. Wendel]()
Stone Hearts by S.E. Wendel
Magick stolen can be reclaimed, and curses cast can be broken…574 AD, Isle of AlbionSmall and flightless, Carys lives on the fringes of her clan, pitied by other gargoyles and despised by her mother. Her lonely heart longs for a mate, one who can see past her malformed wings, but all she can think of is the haunting face she visits in an old well...Categorized as:
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![Kingdom of Blood and Salt by Alexis Calder]()
Kingdom of Blood and Salt by Alexis Calder
An epic enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout, Raven Kennedy, and Sarah J Maas.After spending years training to defend my people from our enemies, I never expected that my enemy would be the one keeping me alive.Athos is the last human city... -
![The Unbound Witch by Miranda Lyn]()
The Unbound Witch by Miranda Lyn
A HEART DRIVEN BY VENGEANCE; A SOUL DEVOURED BY REGRETAfter finally ending the Dark King's perceived reign of terror, a heartbroken Raven must face the grief and guilt of becoming a murderer. Her best friend Kirsi might've helped her cope, except she has her own existential crisis learning to be a wraith...Categorized as:
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![Throne of Ash and Rose: The Complete Series by Meg Xuemei X]()
Throne of Ash and Rose: The Complete Series by Meg Xuemei X
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne night. That’s what I demanded.I had every intention of using her body for my pleasure. To make her bow before me and satisfy all my carnal needs.Then destiny intervened and revealed a deadly truth—the forbidden Rose, the princess of the last Fae realm, is my fated mate.For a brutal Sváva Archangel like me, that changes everything...Categorized as:
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![Bound by Deception by Jayne Castel]()
Bound by Deception by Jayne Castel
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe’s a 300-year-old Fae assassin with a bloodstained soul. He’s the mortal High King’s chief-enforcer, responsible for hunting and killing her people. Their marriage will be the breaking—and the making—of them both.Outlander meets The Witcher and Throne of Glass... -
![Forever Moore by Riley Hart, Christina Lee]()
Forever Moore by Riley Hart, Christina Lee
With his raven hair and snow-white skin, Lord Ansil Eirwin draws unwanted attention wherever he goes. After his father’s untimely death, Ansil is set to become Duke of Ravenswood on his next birthday. The gallant and timid lord would never dream of shirking responsibility, so he subverts his desires in order to please his mother and new stepfather, Reginald...Categorized as:
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