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A Duet of Sword and Song by Lisa Cassidy
The time of the Shadowhawk was gone. Now he needed to be more.In the space of a night Cuinn Acondor lost his crown and almost his life. Devastated by Talyn’s disappearance, he’s on the run, fleeing from Armun and Shadow hunters who want to destroy everything he stands for. But he won’t give up. Together with the resurgent Wolves, he begins preparing to take back what Azrilan stole from them... -
![Theft of Swords by Michael J. Sullivan]()
Theft of Swords by Michael J. Sullivan
Royce Melborn, a skilled thief, and his mercenary partner, Hadrian Blackwater, make a profitable living carrying out dangerous assignments for conspiring nobles-until they are hired to pilfer a famed sword. What appears to be just a simple job finds them framed for the murder of the king and trapped in a conspiracy that uncovers a plot far greater than the mere overthrow of a tiny kingdom... -
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![Dungeons and Dreamers by Alex Lidell]()
Dungeons and Dreamers by Alex Lidell
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsTwo dark pasts. One bond beyond their control.For a month, Coal has tried to stay away from the beautiful cadet who makes him feel things he shouldn’t, each day of separation spiraling him deeper into worsening nightmares. Already on edge, it takes Coal one split second to plunge into violence—and find himself in shackles once more... -
![Cinders & Ashes Book Two by X. Aratare, Edward Fox]()
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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![A Promise of Blood by R.A. Sandpiper]()
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... -
![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... -
![Cinders & Ashes Book 3: A Gay Retelling of Cinderella by X. Aratare]()
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... -
![Prince of Poison by Alice Winters]()
Prince of Poison by Alice Winters
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsSilasThe fae prince caught my eye the moment I saw him, and no, it didn’t have anything to do with the fact that he was being abducted. It’s not even that Callisto adores the large mount who wants to maim him. Or that every time he smiles, flowers bloom around him... -
![Smoke and Scar by Gretchen Powell Fox]()
Smoke and Scar by Gretchen Powell Fox
A Splintered KingdomAn ancient grudge has kept humans and the magical races of Arcanis at odds for centuries. The Arcane Crucible, a legendary series of trials that occurs every 25 years, offers a chance for peace.A Haunted Warrior Elyria Lightbreaker, once a celebrated fae war hero, is a shadow of her former self... -
![Of Blood & Nightmares by Chandelle LaVaun]()
Of Blood & Nightmares by Chandelle LaVaun
A woman with a haunted past.A prince who was destroyed by it.The fight for survival that could ruin everything they have left.My life never truly felt like mine. It was like driving a rental car, mine on loan for now but never to belong to me. Never intended for me.Now I knew why.It was all a lie.The moment that knight dragged me through The Veil into the realm of Terrea everything changed...Categorized as:
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![Prowess Trials by Alex Lidell]()
Prowess Trials by Alex Lidell
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhen you play with fire, everyone gets burned.It’s the first day of the Prowess Trials, with all the royals—and the dark fae Owalin—gathered for Tye’s grand performance. When the magic wards fall right in the middle of Tye’s routine, Lera does what she must to save his life—giving Owalin just the opening he needs.River is in love with Lera, but he can’t be with someone who lies... -
![Ballad of Sea and Sky by Madeleine Eliot]()
Ballad of Sea and Sky by Madeleine Eliot
A princess with an adventurer’s spirit. A pirate with a king’s obligations.Marina has known for a long time that she doesn’t want the life her parents want for her, but when they announce her betrothal to the steady but dull captain of the guard, she reluctantly accepts her duty...Categorized as:
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![Great Falls Protector by Alex Lidell]()
Great Falls Protector by Alex Lidell
Lera burned him. Now it’s Tye’s turn. Tye has sacrificed everything for his chance at the Prowess Trials, and Lera’s betrayal in reporting his injuries nearly ended it all. Now there is nothing left but to kick Lera out of his world—and ensure the eviction stays... -
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![Stitches by Amanda Meuwissen]()
Stitches by Amanda Meuwissen
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsCreated by the alchemist Braxton, Levi was “born” fully grown and spends his early days learning about the monster-filled kingdom he calls home.Even though he is just a construct pieced together from cloned parts, Levi longs to fit in with his mythical neighbors, but more than that, he wishes he could say two words to the Shadow King without stuttering... -
![Cinders & Ashes, Book 4 by X. Aratare]()
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 Witchslayer by A.K. Mulford]()
The Witchslayer by A.K. Mulford
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsRenwick Vostemur spends his winters training blue witches with his uncle in the Northern Court. But as Renwick proves himself worthy of the nickname Witchslayer, he struggles to keep his secrets from slipping out of his control. Under his uncle’s scrutiny, will he survive another winter in the blue witch fortress?This is the third novella in the Okrith novella series... -
![Under the Earth, Over the Sky by Emily McCosh]()
Under the Earth, Over the Sky by Emily McCosh
Rated: 4.27 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIn the woods where human lands meet fae, an ancient king born before the history of men finds a dying baby.Iohmar will take in the child and care for him until a suitable home in the human realm is found... -
![The Sorcerer's Thief by Lee Colgin]()
The Sorcerer's Thief by Lee Colgin
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe ThiefCricket thought he'd stolen the ultimate a rare coin rumored to possess magical powers. But when an alluring sorcerer upends his world in a moonlit alley, Cricket discovers the coin is more powerful than he’d ever imagined.And he’ll risk his life to keep it... -
![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... -
![Bright of the Moon by Miranda Honfleur]()
Bright of the Moon by Miranda Honfleur
Wrath consumes him as the dark does the night… Until she rises. But can she chase away his darkness? Most would say the “sweet” and “quiet” Signorina Arabella Belmonte has lived a quiet life as a young noblewoman in her family’s castello. But little do they know she pens treatises criticizing the realm’s warmongers… and now there’s a price on her head... -
![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 Evergreen Heir by A.K. Mulford]()
The Evergreen Heir by A.K. Mulford
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFrom bestselling author and TikTok sensation A.K. Mulford comes the fourth book in the Five Crowns of Okrith fantasy series, following a bookish heir's fight to save their mother and kingdom when an unexpected romance blossoms. The crown is calling their name, yet can their head bear the weight when passion sets hearts racing? Perfect for fans of Sarah J...Categorized as:
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![When a Princess Proposes by Kerrelyn Sparks]()
When a Princess Proposes by Kerrelyn Sparks
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAerthlan’s five Embraced queens have reigned for twenty years, in peace secured by the power of their magic. But now a new and insidious threat has appeared, to test a new generation.DESIRE AND DECEPTIONAll Princess Eviana needs is an escape. Possessed of an unfortunate and unusual Embraced gift, which she’s been banned from using, she required no training... -
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![A Bargain of Smoke and Vines by J.L. Tomlinson]()
A Bargain of Smoke and Vines by J.L. Tomlinson
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIn the Sundered Kingdoms, we who tend the Grove do not concern ourselves with what lies beyond our borders. Our purpose is to mend and to grow and as the firstborn daughter, I, Amara Tyne, am princess to our people.But our lands and earthen powers have fallen under the hungry gaze of a would-be usurper, who demands we bend the knee in his quest to take control of this world...Categorized as:
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![My Name Is Saffir by Colette Rhodes]()
My Name Is Saffir by Colette Rhodes
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsMy name is Saffir Castell. I am nineteen years old. I have a water affinity.My name is Saffir Castell…My name is Saffir. My entire life, I’d used those three sentences to center myself when my emotions got the better of me. It was a quick way to reign myself in before I attracted my parents’ ire.Now, I reached the fifth word, and my stomach churned in revulsion... -
![Blood of the Queen by Amalia Dillin]()
Blood of the Queen by Amalia Dillin
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsFor fans of Sarah J. Maas's A COURT OF MIST AND FURY, this second Orc Saga adventure will force Arianna and Bolthorn to overcome their greatest fears, with the life of their unborn child and the safety of their world hanging in the balance. Princess Arianna never wanted to return to her human kingdom of Gautar. Not after she helped murder her abusive father to escape... -
![A Game of Malice and Greed by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti]()
A Game of Malice and Greed by Caroline Peckham, Susanne Valenti
A twisted heart, a hollow soul.A broken warrior, lost gods of old.A thief of shadows, blessed with light,A single lie which stole their might.A princess to win, in a brutal game.A great empire falling to a monster’s claim.A forbidden love, a curse untold.The last immortal trapped in a coin of gold...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![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... -
![Highland Destiny by Kerrigan Byrne]()
Highland Destiny by Kerrigan Byrne
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe would be her first kill... Kamdyn MacKay is a Banshee assassin who has never killed a man. When her first mark becomes the Berserker warlord terrorizing the Highlands, she knows she must slay him or face unthinkable consequences... -
![Tales of a Monstrous Heart by Jennifer Delaney]()
Tales of a Monstrous Heart by Jennifer Delaney
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBe careful of the dark and those that call it friend.Katherine Woodrow is Fey, and all she wants is to graduate from the Institute of Magic. But when the prejudiced mortal council threaten her position at the institute, she is left with only one option: accept a Mage Partnership with the elusive Lord Blackthorn.Emrys Blackthorn is a riddle Kat is fearful of solving... -
![All That Falls by A.N. Horton]()
All That Falls by A.N. Horton
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratings"Fae were supremely powerful beings, vessels for the most potent magic. It was why they were the self-appointed guardians of the Immortal Realm. Because they were the only beings powerful enough to keep all the others in check."Someone is dropping ancient mythical beasts through giant rifts in the fabric of the universe and, somehow, it is Ren Belling's job to stop them... -
![Highland Devil by Kerrigan Byrne]()
Highland Devil by Kerrigan Byrne
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTo a Banshee, revenge is a dish best served screaming... Kylah MacKay was brutalized and burned alive, but denied her vengeance by a cruel twist of fate. She's drawn to the one man more damaged then her, and becomes a pawn in an ancient war that may cost her very soul. Somehow this man, who has no use for emotion or love, awakens a dangerous desire she'd thought died with her... -
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![Heir of Stardust and Secrets by CC Hartly]()
Heir of Stardust and Secrets by CC Hartly
Rated: 3.95 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsIn the shadow of war, love may be her greatest enemy...Nyleeria has always lived in the shadow of loss, with only her childhood friend to bring light to her days. But when an ancient power is discovered within her, everything changes. Her family is torn apart by tragedy, and she is thrust into a conflict that has smoldered between humans and fae for centuries... -
![A Court Bright and Broken by Amy Patrick]()
A Court Bright and Broken by Amy Patrick
Captivating and deeply romantic, a new slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, LJ Andrews, Penn Cole, and Stacia Stark.A dangerous bargain. An obsessed prince. A forbidden love that could split the Fae court... and break the world. Thanks to the Fae king's heartless tithe, my family is starving...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Queen of Earth and Stone by Tricia Meyers]()
Queen of Earth and Stone by Tricia Meyers
Rated: 3.83 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsEve Darrow seeks to take the throne in a kingdom where women aren’t permitted to rule.Split into three kingdoms, the continent of Aestera is divided by more than just geography. In contrast to her southern neighbors, the kingdom of Darkegrove has not seen a ruling queen in five centuries... -
![Mirror of Destiny by Andre Norton]()
Mirror of Destiny by Andre Norton
Rated: 3.81 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe Industrial Monster has descended upon Varslaad, devouring all the arable land in its path. By royal decree, the displaced must venture into the treacherous woodland domain of a strange and secret race... -
![Isle of The Immortal by S.M. Estrada, Stephanie Estrada]()
Isle of The Immortal by S.M. Estrada, Stephanie Estrada
Rated: 3.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsA land plagued in darkness. One woman who carries the weight of the sun. In her twenty-three years of life, Shailin Srijan has never ventured past the mortal confines of her remote Scottish village... -
![Isle of The Immortal by S.M. Estrada, Stephanie Estrada]()
Isle of The Immortal by S.M. Estrada, Stephanie Estrada
Rated: 3.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA land plagued in darkness. One woman who carries the weight of the sun. In her twenty-three years of life, Shailin Srijan has never ventured past the mortal confines of her remote Scottish village...Categorized as:
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![The Cruel Fae King by A.K. Koonce, Rebecca Grey]()
The Cruel Fae King by A.K. Koonce, Rebecca Grey
Rated: 3.79 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsHe says I’m his fated mate. I say I’m his fated enemy. I was stripped of my royal title because of him. I was banished to a deserted island and left to die because of him. Only when I’m his last option does he remember I exist at all. Now this cruel king is taking me captive to be his bride, join his people, and save his kingdom from a spreading plague... -
![Court of Ruins by Jenna Wolfhart]()
Court of Ruins by Jenna Wolfhart
Rated: 3.73 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIn a war-torn land, love is always a lie.Reyna Darragh despises the scheming ways of the fae courts--she'd rather be on the battlefield. But as the daughter of a High King, her hand in marriage can end the war faster than her sword. So, with her realm in tatters, she agrees to marry her enemy, Prince Thane.The very same prince who killed hundreds of her kind during the war...Categorized as:
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![Ash and Snow by Silvana G. Sánchez]()
Ash and Snow by Silvana G. Sánchez
Rated: 3.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsYou thought Snow White was the victim?Maleath Snow is on the run. The King is dead, and the Evil Queen is not at all pleased.When the King met his end, Snow’s conviction never wavered, for the times are dark and justice must be stolen.Now the Evil Queen must die too.To reclaim the White Throne, Snow will need the help of The Seven, a posse of mercenary Mages with a secret hideout in the woods... -
![Apples and Ashes by Scarlett Dawn]()
Apples and Ashes by Scarlett Dawn
Rated: 3.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsShade of bygone screams,Smite thy secret schemes.Sway ye watchful trees of Ancient,Wily roots bleed thee benevolent.Whilst crimson drips thy crime,‘Tis sought by thee divine.Age bends thee Archive’s time,Devoted guardians, pry, deny.Yay oh, an old, vengeful Fae titters, contented. When the Fae steal my daughter from our realm, I am not a happy man... -
![Untamed by Lilian T. James]()
Untamed by Lilian T. James
Rated: 3.58 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsVera had always hoped to one day leave Matherin. To travel the world and escape a life that was never meant for her.Bhasura would have everything she could ever want. Freedom, respect, family, and her mate. Her aitanta.But behind the island’s beautiful cities and smiling citizens, she can hear the lies poisoning their stories... -
![Lore of the Wilds by Analeigh Sbrana]()
Lore of the Wilds by Analeigh Sbrana
A stunning Romantasy debut about an enchanted library, two handsome Fae, and one human who brings them all together. A library with a deadly enchantment. A Fae lord who wants in.A human woman willing to risk it all for a taste of power.In a land ruled by ruthless Fae, twenty-one-year-old Lore Alemeyu’s village is trapped in a forested prison...
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