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  • The Keeper of Happy Endings by Barbara Davis

    The Keeper of Happy Endings by Barbara Davis

    Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars
    · 60 ratings
    An enchanting novel about fate, second chances, and hope, lost and found, by the Amazon Charts bestselling author of The Last of the Moon Girls.Soline Roussel is well schooled in the business of happy endings. For generations her family has kept an exclusive bridal salon in Paris, where magic is worked with needle and thread...
    Categorized as:
    war  magic  mystery  paranormal  fantasy  length-long
  • Percepliquis by Michael J. Sullivan

    Percepliquis by Michael J. Sullivan

    Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 39 ratings
    NOTE: This book is also found as the second book in the Heir of Novron Omnibus. It is released separately for those who have already read Wintertide and don't want to buy that book again as part of the bundle.IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THIS...THE ELVES HAVE CROSSED THE NIDWALDEN. TWO THIEVES WILL DECIDE THE FUTURE. "I saw a great journey. Ten upon the road, she who wears the light will lead the way...
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  • Heir of Novron by Michael J. Sullivan

    Heir of Novron by Michael J. Sullivan

    Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 59 ratings
    An alternative cover for this ISBN can be found hereA FORCED WEDDING. A DOUBLE EXECUTION. TWO THIEVES HAVE OTHER PLANS. The New Empire intends to celebrate its victory over the Nationalists with a day that will never be forgotten...
  • Magi Guard by Daniel Schinhofen

    Magi Guard by Daniel Schinhofen

    Rated: 4.66 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 24 ratings
    At the end of their apprentice year, Aether’s Guard headed off to Buldoun for an international tournament. They had allies there in the Swift Wind and Iron Hand clans, but they also had to deal with the Eternal Flame; Nick Shun had no interest in letting go of his perceived grudge against Aether’s Guard. However, with the academy overseer on the trip, Nick had no chance to act out against them...
  • Moral Stand by Daniel Schinhofen

    Moral Stand by Daniel Schinhofen

    Rated: 4.74 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 17 ratings
    With their initiate year over, the Pettit family dispersed to their separate adept Jenn would be on the border with Krogga, defending against incursions. Yukiko was to patrol near Alturis, giving her the chance to see Gregory’s home and childhood friends. Mindy was going back to Grackle to help their younger friends with their troop training...
  • Age of Swords by Michael J. Sullivan, Marc Simonetti

    Age of Swords by Michael J. Sullivan, Marc Simonetti

    Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars
    · 50 ratings
    A Goodreads Choice Award Nomination for Best Fantasy Novel of 2017 The gods have been proven mortal and new heroes will arise as the battle continues in the sequel to Age of Myth--from the author of the Riyria Revelations and Riyria Chronicles series.In Age of Myth, fantasy master Michael J. Sullivan launched readers on an epic journey of magic and adventure, heroism and betrayal, love and loss...
  • Age of Empyre by Michael J. Sullivan

    Age of Empyre by Michael J. Sullivan

    Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars
    · 37 ratings
    A DOOR OPENS. AN ARMY OF DRAGONS ADVANCES. AND THE FATE OF THE LIVING RESTS WITH THE DEAD.After obtaining the secret to creating dragons, the leader of the Fhrey has turned the tide of war once more—but gaining the advantage has come at a terrible price. While Imaly plots to overthrow the fane for transgressions against his people, a mystic and a Keeper are the only hope for the Rhunes...
  • Monster's Mercy by William D. Arand

    Monster's Mercy by William D. Arand

    Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars
    · 24 ratings
    An existence spent being forced to kill others to satiate a Monster. Where the only thing to look forward to was the blessed, if brief, period of time between paying that bribe. Except that very same Monster is and isn’t Rene. It just happened to live inside his own mind and force him to do what it wanted. Rather than being an actual Monster...
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    magic  new adult  fantasy  harems  paranormal  m-f
  • Nyphron Rising by Michael J. Sullivan

    Nyphron Rising by Michael J. Sullivan

    Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 40 ratings
    A PUPPET IS CROWNED. THE TRUE HEIR REMAINS HIDDEN. A ROGUE'S SECRET COULD CHANGE EVERYTHING.War has come to Melengar and Princess Arista runs a desperate gamble when she defies her brother and hires Royce and Hadrian for a dangerous mission. As the power of the Nyphron Empire grows, so does Royce's suspicion that the wizard Esrahaddon is using the thieves as pawns in his own game...
  • The First Chronicles of Druss the Legend by David Gemmell

    The First Chronicles of Druss the Legend by David Gemmell

    Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars
    · 38 ratings
    He was known as Druss. The Deathwalker. Though the blood of merciless butchers coursed through his veins, he had found a fragile peace through his love for beautiful, mystical Rowena. Then came the day when Druss returned to their village and found everyone dead--massacred by slavers who had stolen the women to sell for gold. Rowena was among the missing...
  • Servant of the Empire by Raymond E. Feist, Janny Wurts

    Servant of the Empire by Raymond E. Feist, Janny Wurts

    Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars
    · 46 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...
  • Mistress of the Empire by Raymond E. Feist, Janny Wurts

    Mistress of the Empire by Raymond E. Feist, Janny Wurts

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 44 ratings
    The 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...
  • The Swords of Night and Day by David Gemmell

    The Swords of Night and Day by David Gemmell

    Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars
    · 33 ratings
    Even in death, Skilgannon the Damned's name lives on. Now, as an ancient evil threatens to flood the Drenai heartlands in a tide of blood, he returns...A thousand years after they fell in battle, two heroes - Druss and Skilgannon - are revered throughout the war-torn lands of the Dernai, where men and women live in abject fear of the dark sorceress known as the Eternal..
  • A King of Masks and Magic by Lisa Cassidy

    A King of Masks and Magic by Lisa Cassidy

    Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 2 of 5
    Behind closed doors [?] · 20 ratings
    Vengeance rises in the shadows A storm is coming… The Shadowhawk has been unmasked to those he trusts most. Montagn, the most powerful empire in the world, prepares for invasion. And back in the tangled alleys and dark streets of Dock City, Vengeance lurks...
  • Broken by Magic by Lindsay Buroker

    Broken by Magic by Lindsay Buroker

    Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars
    · 15 ratings
    Even before our heroes discovered a portal to other realms, Jak Freedar wanted to seek out powerful allies to help overthrow the tyrannical wizard rulers of his home world. Instead, he chanced across a dragon egg and is now the surrogate father of a hatchling. Since he found the egg, taking care of the young dragon is his responsibility...
    Categorized as:
    military  magic  fantasy  paranormal
  • Noble Bearings by Bruce Sentar

    Noble Bearings by Bruce Sentar

    Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 18 ratings
    Ard and his anchors are off to the capital, but not without his Congratulations-you’re-a-mage horse. Ard has to figure out what it means to be a noble as he struggles with the politics of the capital, fierce beasts and even fiercer rivals. All the while a goddess slips into his household as the staff and works to watch over him and his mother...
  • Age of War by Michael J. Sullivan

    Age of War by Michael J. Sullivan

    Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars
    · 43 ratings
    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...
  • Daughter of the Empire by Raymond E. Feist, Janny Wurts

    Daughter of the Empire by Raymond E. Feist, Janny Wurts

    Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars
    · 49 ratings
    Magic and murder engulf the realm of Kelewan.  Fierce warlords ignite a bitter blood feud to enslave the empire of Tsuranuanni.  While in the opulent Imperial courts, assassins and spy-master plot cunning and devious intrigues against the rightful heir.  Now Mara, a young, untested Ruling lady, is called upon to lead her people in a heroic struggle for survival...
  • Revelations by Lindsay Buroker

    Revelations by Lindsay Buroker

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 25 ratings
    Power that’s growing ever more impossible to hide… Captain Telryn “Trip” Yert is on the most important mission of his life. Accompanied by Captain Kaika, the sentient soulblade Jaxi, and Rysha Ravenwood—the noble-born scholar and officer he definitely shouldn’t be developing feelings for—he must find a way to close a portal that’s allowing more and more dragons into the world...
  • Weight of the Crown by A.C. Cobble

    Weight of the Crown by A.C. Cobble

    Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 2 of 5
    Behind closed doors [?] · 25 ratings
    The epic conclusion to the Benjamin Ashwood series! Ben and his friends have defeated a deadly threat to mankind, and gained powerful allies along the way, but sometimes the biggest danger is ourselves. In the final book in the Benjamin Ashwood series, Ben will have to take the mantle of leadership to prevent a war that will devastate Alcott...
  • Into the West by Mercedes Lackey

    Into the West by Mercedes Lackey

    Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars
    · 27 ratings
    The long-awaited founding of Valdemar comes to life in this second book in the new series from a New York Times-bestselling author and beloved fantasist.Baron Valdemar and his people have found a temporary haven, but it cannot hold all of them, or for long. Trouble could follow on their heels at any moment, and there are too many people for Crescent Lake to support...
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    magic  war  fantasy  paranormal  length-long
  • Exile's Honor by Mercedes Lackey

    Exile's Honor by Mercedes Lackey

    Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars
    · 39 ratings
    Alberich had spent most of his youth in the Karsite military schools training to be an officer. As the son of an impoverished mother, he had no other career choice open to him. And Alberich had risen in the ranks with almost unnatural speed. He developed expertise with many weapons and excelled in academic subjects with an ease that was the envy of his classmates...
  • A Duet of Sword and Song by Lisa Cassidy

    A Duet of Sword and Song by Lisa Cassidy

    Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 2 of 5
    Behind closed doors [?] · 20 ratings
    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...
  • Knife Children by Lois McMaster Bujold

    Knife Children by Lois McMaster Bujold

    Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars
    · 27 ratings
    Lakewalker Barr Foxbrush returns from two years of patrolling the bitter wilds of Luthlia against the enigmatic, destructive entities called malices, only to find that the secret daughter he'd left behind in the hinterland of Oleana has disappeared from her home after a terrible accusation...
  • Only the Brave by Solmussa

    Only the Brave by Solmussa

    Rated: 4.49 of 5 stars
    · 17 ratings
    Regulus Black is angry. He wants revenge. He wants to watch the world burn for all it's done to him. He also wants to make out with James Potter, but that's a secret he'll take to the grave. Vengeance is more important than... whatever it is that chokes him when he lays eyes on Potter.James Potter is confused, because Regulus Black is, all of a sudden, hot...
    Categorized as:
    magic  war  new adult  high fantasy  queer  fantasy  m-m  found-family
  • Havoc by Auryn Hadley

    Havoc by Auryn Hadley

    Rated: 4.53 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 15 ratings
    HISTORY DECREES SHE MUST DIE—OR LOSE HER MIND The world has waited a long time for the Kaisae—Salryc Luxx, leader of the iliri and commander of the allied forces. Kaisaes before her have died or gone mad. But now that they are so close to finally winning the war and finding peace for her species, either option is unthinkable! She's still needed...
  • Dark Territory by A.C. Cobble

    Dark Territory by A.C. Cobble

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 3 of 5
    Open door [?] · 27 ratings
    After uncovering the existence of an ancient, secret organization, Ben must track down its whereabouts to enlist help in a battle for the fate of humanity. He goes behind enemy lines and faces certain danger. He must convince the powerful elites that the looming threat to Alcott is real...
  • The Lore of the Evermen by James Maxwell

    The Lore of the Evermen by James Maxwell

    Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars
    · 31 ratings
    The Lord of the Night is coming. The future of civilization is at stake. Miro, high lord of Altura, is in the Imperial capital to prepare the Empire for the onslaught. He knows his homeland lies directly in the enemy's path but struggles to form the alliances he needs. As the high lords bicker, Ella seeks the help of the newly crowned emperor, Killian...
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    new adult  magic  fantasy  paranormal  length-long
  • Patterns in the Dark by Lindsay Buroker

    Patterns in the Dark by Lindsay Buroker

    Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars
    · 35 ratings
    Everyone knows dragons have been extinct for over a thousand years. Everyone is wrong. At least one dragon remains, and military scientists from the Cofah Empire are experimenting with its blood, using the magical substance to power deadly new weapons that could be used to bring the world to its knees...
  • The Price of Valour by Django Wexler

    The Price of Valour by Django Wexler

    Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars
    · 34 ratings
    In the latest Shadow Campaigns novel, Django Wexler continues his “epic fantasy of military might and magical conflict”* following The Shadow Throne and The Thousand Names, as the realm of Vordan faces imminent threats from without and within.In the wake of the King’s death, war has come to Vordan...
  • Endless Flight by A.C. Cobble

    Endless Flight by A.C. Cobble

    Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 1 of 5
    Glimpses and kisses [?] · 27 ratings
    Endless flight continues the epic saga of Benjamin Ashwood. This classic swords and sorcery tale is inspired by Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time and Tolkien's The Hobbit. If you liked them, you will love Benjamin Ashwood. As Ben flees from powerful forces, the course of political alliances and a war hinge on information he and a friend possess...
  • Shadow's Savior by Cassie Cole

    Shadow's Savior by Cassie Cole

    Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    Alyssa's Quintelaide stands disgraced.After a violent confrontation forces them to flee the capitol, Alyssa and her Quintmates struggle to cope with the fallout. Warrior Jaxon focuses on their path forward, while Frost Mage Arthur contemplates their place in history. Alyssa doesn’t know how to feel about her decision to disobey the Archon, and whether to blame herself for the events that followed...
  • Faith of the Fallen by Terry Goodkind

    Faith of the Fallen by Terry Goodkind

    Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars
    · 59 ratings
    As his beloved Kahlan lies close to death, Richard Rahl, who distrusts prophecy more than anyone, is confronted by a compelling vision - one that bears a terrible price. It would mean taking Kahlan away to safety while abandoning his people to a grim fate...
  • Confessor by Terry Goodkind

    Confessor by Terry Goodkind

    Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
    · 49 ratings
    Descending into darkness, about to be overwhelmed by evil, those people still free are powerless to stop the coming dawn of a savage new world, while Richard faces the guilt of knowing that he must let it happen. Alone, he must bear the weight of a sin he dare not confess to the one person he loves…and has lost...
  • Blackmark by Jean Lowe Carlson

    Blackmark by Jean Lowe Carlson

    Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars
    · 20 ratings
    Wrongfully accused of treason, veteran Kingsman Elohl seeks the truth of a betrayal that caused the Kingsmen to vanish a decade ago. Inked with the Blackmark and despised for it, Elohl uncovers the truth and exposes ancient enemies. Now, he must give everything to shatter the hidden sect that usurps power from the throne...
  • The Call of the Void by S.M. Gaither

    The Call of the Void by S.M. Gaither

    Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 4 of 5
    Explicit open door [?] · 30 ratings
    War is building. Blood is spilling. And the gods are not pleased.Casia has survived her brother’s attempts to crush her and her growing army, but the battle for their empire is just beginning. Bitter and wounded, carrying the curse of a dark and dangerous upper-god, and desperate for more allies, she charges northward to seek the elves who once walked alongside the divine beings...
  • Endgames by L.E. Modesitt Jr.

    Endgames by L.E. Modesitt Jr.

    Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars
    · 15 ratings
    Endgames is the twelfth novel in L. E. Modesitt, Jr's, New York Times bestselling epic fantasy series the Imager Portfolio, and the third book in the story arc that began with Treachery's Tools and Assassin's Price.Solidar is in chaos...
  • Prince & Knight: Tale of the Shadow King by Daniel Haack

    Prince & Knight: Tale of the Shadow King by Daniel Haack

    Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars
    · 12 ratings
    This follow-up to Prince & Knight is an inclusive, modern fairy tale for young readers!Praise for Prince & Knight:"Victorious . . . the premier queer-friendly fairy tale." -Kirkus Reviews, starred review"An illuminating fairy tale for young readers to be able to see that not every prince would like to marry a princess...
  • The Study of Magic by Maria V. Snyder

    The Study of Magic by Maria V. Snyder

    Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 2 of 5
    Behind closed doors [?] · 10 ratings
    Frankly, I think death is the best cure for stupidity.As Chief of Ixia’s Security, Valek’s work is never done. After rescuing Commander Ambrose with, Yelena, his heartmate’s, help and seeing her off to Sitia, Valek discovers the nefarious scheme to overthrow their country is far more complex and far reaching than anyone could have guessed...
  • A Time of Omens by Katharine Kerr

    A Time of Omens by Katharine Kerr

    Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
    · 31 ratings
    “This grand saga is by a wide margin the best Celtic fantasy around.”— Chicago Sun-Times In Deverry the volatile history of humanity continues as a dashing young king journeys to his throne in disguise, fulfilling an ancient prophecy...
  • Monster Girl Inn II by Misty Vixen

    Monster Girl Inn II by Misty Vixen

    Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars
    · Steam rating: 5 of 5
    Explicit and plentiful [?] · 7 ratings
    When he went into the Hinterlands seeking the companionship of beautiful monster girls, Victor assumed that his life would change to some degree. But not this much...
  • The Archer's Heart Book Three by Astrid Amara

    The Archer's Heart Book Three by Astrid Amara

    Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    In the ancient kingdom of Marhavad, noblemen dominate the lower castes, wielding mystic weapons, known as shartas, against any who oppose them. For generations the rule of Marhavad’s kings has been absolute. But now the line of succession is divided, and whispers of revolution are heard in even the royal palace. Keshan Adaru, an outspoken man of unearthly charms, welcomes these changes...
  • Days of Blood and Fire by Katharine Kerr

    Days of Blood and Fire by Katharine Kerr

    Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars
    · 30 ratings
    In the peaceful land of the Rhiddaer, Jahdo the  ratcatcher's son stumbles upon a secret meeting  between a city council man and a dangerous,  mysterious woman. Suddenly the boy is tangled in a web of  intrigue and black magic that drags him far from  home. In the company of a blind bard, Jahdo must  travel to Deverry to unravel the evil that binds  him...
  • Gladiator by David Burke, Daniel Wisniewski

    Gladiator by David Burke, Daniel Wisniewski

    Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars
    · 13 ratings
    * Duration: 12 hours and 41 minutes *Reincarnated as the War God - he has a lot to learn to live up to that title.His power is only as good as the skill he possesses to wield it. But there is a reason the former War God fell. He can only dare to imagine what foes lie in wait...
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    magic  high fantasy  military  fantasy  harems  poly  paranormal
  • Imager's Challenge by L.E. Modesitt Jr., William Dufris

    Imager's Challenge by L.E. Modesitt Jr., William Dufris

    Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars
    · 30 ratings
    Imager's Challenge takes up immediately after the conclusion of Imager. Still recovering from injuries received in foiling the plots of the Ferran envoy, Rhenn is preparing to take up his new duties as imager liaison to the Civic Patrol of L'Excelsis. No sooner has he assumed his new position than he discovers two things...
  • Warheart by Terry Goodkind

    Warheart by Terry Goodkind

    Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars
    · 31 ratings
    Terry 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...
  • A Contemporary Mythos Halloween by Carly Spade

    A Contemporary Mythos Halloween by Carly Spade

    Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars
    · 11 ratings
    When Stephanie became the Queen of the Underworld and goddess of the Elysian Fields, she exchanged her mortal life for an immortal one—a marriage to Hades, the King of Ash and Bone himself. In time she would become submerged into the new life of a Greek goddess, but a human life with human customs was all she knew, leaving her with momentary bouts of homesickness...
  • The Archer's Heart Book Two by Astrid Amara

    The Archer's Heart Book Two by Astrid Amara

    Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars
    · 9 ratings
    In the ancient kingdom of Marhavad, noblemen dominate the lower castes, wielding mystic weapons, known as shartas, against any who oppose them. For generations the rule of Marhavad’s kings has been absolute. But now the line of succession is divided, and whispers of revolution are heard in even the royal palace. Keshan Adaru, an outspoken man of unearthly charms, welcomes these changes...
  • Master of Furies by Raymond E. Feist

    Master of Furies by Raymond E. Feist

    Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars
    · 26 ratings
    From King of Ashes to Queen of Storms, it's all built up to this--the thrilling conclusion to legendary New York Times bestselling author Raymond E. Feist's epic Firemane saga.War has swept across Marquensas. Ruthless raiders have massacred the inhabitants of Beran's Hill, including Gwen, the beloved wife of Declan Smith...
  • Child of the Flames by D.W. Hawkins

    Child of the Flames by D.W. Hawkins

    Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars
    · 16 ratings
    The Red Swords came with the sunrise, and took everything Shawna Llewan held dear. She alone escapes the slaughter, spiriting away the secret which brought them down on her family. Revenge is all she has to keep her alive...
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