Books like 'The Last Dragon of the East'
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The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson
“A labyrinth of a book—vast and intricate, full of fiendish twists and clever traps—with a deeply human heart at its center. It's thrilling, romantic, often tragic, and always funny; I'm obsessed.” —Alix E...Categorized as:
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Prodigies by Apollos Thorne
The apex of the martial arts calls out. It challenges all to ascend.Long Chao is the son of a hedge mage—a heretic cultivator. He doesn’t cultivate for power, but to satisfy his endless curiosity.One fateful day, Xiao Huifen, a girl aiming to be the youngest Sky Realm cultivator in the Monolith continent’s history, crashes into his life...Categorized as:
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The Unexpected Heir by L.L. Diamond
Elizabeth Bennet has a secret that will shock the magical world.While most ladies in her world have talents, a singular ability, and hold no other power, Elizabeth is the first female since Niniane, the Lady of the Lake, to wield magic as freely as any male heir...Categorized as:
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Unwritten by the Gods by Caty Rogan
In a world ruled by gods and torn by rebellion, a serf-turned-rebel must face the man she once loved—and the betrayal that broke them.As a serf in Selencia, Maera had no right to love Aelric, the son of the overlord. Aelric was forbidden to love her back, and when the gods reveal Aelric is an elite warrior his family tries to erase all evidence of their relationship, including Maera... -
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This Rotting Heart by Celeste Baxendell
A princess without a heart. A dying land. A king who will do anything to save his people, even force an alchemist to marry him.Princess Hellebore loves nothing more than she loves decay. It is her specialty as an alchemist, and she expects her skill will serve her well when she one day takes her aunt’s position and becomes her brother’s alchemist...Categorized as:
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By Blood Oath Bound by Kenley Davidson
Better to die than to swear a blood oath to a clanless night elf… Sky has had enough of being used for her magic. She’s been betrayed one too many times, and now she wants nothing more than to be left alone. But fate won’t let her hide for long. Something evil is stalking the residents of her village, and they think she’s just the person to stop it... -
Wedded to the Wanton Witch by S.L. Prater
The Bargainer …Just like the fae of legend, Jonas Moen makes advantageous deals no desperate soul can turn away. A talented trickster, he’s amassed such great wealth he’s rumored to have more gold than the king himself. But there’s one thing he’s yet to acquire: a fae lord’s title. Born a commoner, he continues to be denied entry to the best the Lunar Court has to offer... -
Precious Bane by Mary Webb
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsBooks like PRECIOUS BANE are as rare as blue moons. A forgotten classic set in rural Shropshire at the turn of the 19th century blends a simple, rustic love story with a profound sense of nature's mystic truth.Prue Sarn is an original and appealing heroine of English literature as she triumphs over a physical handicap to win her heart's desire... -
The Orc's Bonded Bride by Honey Phillips
Knowing that he’s too big and scarred to ever find a mate, Egon takes on the task of hunting down the plot against the orcs of Norhaven. But when a mysterious woman appears out of nowhere, he must finally confront the scars he’s carried for years...Categorized as:
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Roklyn by Alana Khan
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTo stay alive, Roklyn buried his emotions. Can he risk everything to trust the ailing Earth girl he’s sworn to protect?PaigeI’ve come to this medical center to save my life. My grumpy but intriguing bodyguard can receive services also, but only if he’s my “mate...Categorized as:
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The Fallout by Everythursday
When does redemption begin? She likes to believe it is at the top of a tower, when a boy lowers his wand, his power, his control, his future in the ranks he had been promised and walks away to never be the same again.The question for Draco Malfoy, of course, was when it ended... -
Suelen by Rachel Neumeier
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThis short novel is set directly after the events of Tuyo.Following the great battle in the winter country, a handful of surviving Lau, too badly wounded to travel, were left to the care of Ugaro tribesmen... -
南禅 [Nan Chan] by Tang Jiuqing, 唐酒卿
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 11 ratings这人世八苦我尽尝遍,不求佛,但求你。狷狂难驯妖怪攻x清冷寡欲幼稚神仙受I have experienced all the eight sufferings of this world.I do not ask for nirvana, but for you...Categorized as:
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Three Lives Three Worlds, the Pillow Book II by Tang Qi Gong Zi, 唐七公子
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsTwo thousand years of obsessions, but in exchange for many missed opportunities in love...Categorized as:
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Between Love and Ruin by M.A. Frick
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA mash-up of Fourth Wing and Birthday Girl, readers who love age gap romance but are obsessed with dragons will love the second installment of the Dragon's Heart Trilogy!Nations rise and fall on the backs of kings.And Kallias Sunspear will watch his kingdom burn.Caught in the heat of forbidden passion, Nienna and Kallias broke a Draconian Blood Oath. One that can only be purged in dragonfire... -
House of Boreal by K.L. Kolarich
BEHIND THE MASK OF TRUTH AND HONOR, LIES SOW A CORRUPTED CREED... Hunted and horrified, the Quadren escapes to the mist-choked House of Boreal—a remote highland citadel shrouded by harrowing tales of the occult. Meanwhile, mortal lies flood the crown city and propaganda plagues the streets. Insurgents infiltrate Bastiion, each lobbying for the vacant throne... -
Poison Genius Consort by 芥沫 (Jie Mo)
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 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... -
Three Lives Three Worlds, the Pillow Book I by Tang Qi Gong Zi, 唐七公子
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Blackmailing the Alien Bride Lottery by Margo Bond Collins
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI will do whatever it takes to get what I want . . . and what I want is to avoid going to jail on Earth.So when I learn that Vos Klavoii, the Alien Bride Games Administrator, has a secret he'll do anything to keep, I decide I will use the information to blackmail my way into the Bride Lottery.Now I just have to find a Khanavai warrior who won't ask too many questions before agreeing to marry me... -
All the Chaos of Constellations by Hillary Raymer
The stars never lie. Novalise has until the end of Midsummer to marry, but when fate binds her to a male who wants nothing to do with her, she finds herself uncertain of what to do—choose a husband on her own or let her brother decide for her. When a notorious assassin arrives with a tempting solution to her problem, Novalise strikes a bargain in hopes of winning her mate’s heart... -
House of Burning Frost by Olivia Wildenstein
Ready for the next generation of Crows? FAKE AN ENGAGEMENT TO THE ICE KING TO TRAP AN ENEMY. END THE SHAM BETROTHAL THE INSTANT THE FOE IS CAUGHT. WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG? If I were mortal, the epitaph on my tombstone would read: ‘Here lies Isla Ríhbiadh of the Sky Kingdom, cherished daughter of Fallon and Lorcan, crown princess of Luce, and blunderer like no other... -
Silver Bells by Kelsey Soliz
They call me Holly for a reason.First, because it's my name.Second, because I am obsessed with all things Christmas.This year is different though, because Santa walks into my bakery, demands a date, and then springs his four other co-santa brothers on me...Categorized as:
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The Princess of Death by Leona Reed
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsLife was magical. From the day I came into this world, I had everything a girl could want. A father who fought entire realms for me, a best friend who complimented my special brand of crazy, and a kingdom full of people devoted to me.I was Neveah Blackburn, the Princess of Death. The future Grim Reaper and the first woman to ever sit on Death's throne. Like I said, life was a dream..Categorized as:
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절벽에 뜬 달 [Jeolbyeog'e Ddeun Dal] by Minye Hyeon, 현민예
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 11 ratings왕위에서 끌어내려져, 초라한 섬의 절벽 끝자락으로 쫓겨난 남자.나는 감히 그와 사랑에 빠지려 했다.가난한 섬의 병든 아비를 대신하여 역을 서는 여자, 삼월.왕위에서 끌어내려져, 초라한 섬의 절벽 끝자락으로 쫓겨난 남자, 환.어떤 이들은 그가 친모와 간음을 하고, 수백의 처녀를 겁탈했다고 하지만,"얘, 아가. 우리 서로 이름을 지어주지 않으련?"내 눈앞의 그는 그저 외롭고 자상한 한 남자일 뿐이었다.그러니 감히, 어떻게 그 남자를 사랑하지 않을 수 있었을까... -
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Emyr's Smile by Amy Rae Durreson
Life is easy for young artist Heilyn, as he travels between the floating islands of Ys with nothing more urgent to worry about than what to paint next. Then he meets sad, serious Emyr and forms a new ambition. Before he leaves for the next island, Heilyn's going to make Emyr smile... -
The Last: Naruto the Movie by Masashi Kishimoto, Maruo Kyouzuka
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe moon is beginning to fall, and at the rate it's going, it is doomed to fall on the Earth. The countdown for the survival of the planet begins. Among the havoc, Hinata's younger sister Hanabi is captured by the mysterious enemy, Toneri Ootsutsuki. Naruto must overcome great danger on a mission to save Hanabi and the world along with Hinata, Sai, Shikamaru, and Sakura... -
Caged in Shadow by Jasmine Walt
New York Times Bestseller Jasmine Walt returns with the final book in this fantasy romance trilogy, perfect for fans of elemental fae and brooding dragon warriors...Adara and Einar are at a crossroads. With no allies left in the fae realm, they only have one option left to unlock Adara's powers--the dragons who fled Ediria nearly twenty years ago... -
Red Blossom in Snow by Jeannie Lin
The next installment of the Lotus Palace mystery series. Magistrate Li Chen and celebrated courtesan Song Yi become entangled in a murder investigation when an outsider to the Pingkang li is found strangled in a pleasure house. As they search for the truth, the secrets they uncover turn out to be their own...Categorized as:
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The Bourbon Bargain by Adrian R. Hale
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsPaige Southern Belle, Heiress, Virgin No More…I fell for the devil, but our happily ever after is a tarnished thing that’s difficult to come by when the fates are involved. I thought my worries were over when I married the ruthless king of the corporate underworld—until he stole my legacy and crushed my dreams of running the hotel empire that’s been in my family for generations...Categorized as:
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The First Muse by Teshelle Combs
Lady Jain Areyas is too young to be a widow. But after the death of her husband, the sacred blood in her veins makes her a desirable match for the King of Sorrows. Jain must enter into an arranged marriage with the deranged King to ensure her own protection, despite the difference in their age and despite the secrets she hides. If Jain wants to survive, happiness must war against love...Categorized as:
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Monster Among the Roses by Linda Kage
“Do you know how to get to the rose garden?” “No, you can’t go there. A monster lives there.” Shaw Hollander is desperate. Broke, unemployed, and determined to help his ailing mother, he falls on the good graces of a wealthy benefactor who is willing to give Shaw a job at his mansion in order to pay off his mother’s debts... -
악녀는 두 번 산다 1 [Agnyeoneun Du Beon Sanda 1] (The Villainess Lives Again (Novel) #1) by Mint Han, 한민트
Rated: 3.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratings모략의 천재, 황제를 만들다!"오빠가 잘되어야 너도 잘되는 거야." -온갖 악행을 저질러 오빠를 황제로 만들었다.하지만 아르티제아의 헌신은 배신으로 돌아왔다.죽음의 문턱에서 그녀에게 구원의 손을 내민 것은, 정의로운 숙적 세드릭 대공뿐이었다.“계책을 내라.”“…….”“이 상황을 뒤집을 수 있는 인물을 나는 그대 외에는 떠올리지 못하겠어. 로산 후작.”“…….”“나에게는 그대의 힘이 필요하다.”이미 기울어진 세력 판도를 뒤집고 도탄에 빠진 제국을 구할 계책은 없다.그러나 방법은 있다.모든 것이 잘못되기 이전으로 시간을 돌리는 것.피의 눈물과 함께 그녀는 자신의 몸을 바쳐 고대마법으로 시간을 돌린다.이번에는, 실패하지 않으리라.죽지 않고 18세로 회귀한 아르티제아는 세드릭 대공을 위한 악녀가 될 것을 결심한다...Categorized as:
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Queen to the Sunless Court by Avie Adams
The divine trials are meant to break them. Their forbidden love could save them.Calliste never expected to fall in love with a godless king. When her jealous patron god discovers her secret, he vows to have her at any cost—even if that means stranding her in the Underworld. It’s there that she learns Theron’s own dark past has come for his son...Categorized as:
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Skjulte spor by Margit Sandemo, Bente Meidell
Rated: 3.78 of 5 stars · 11 ratings(Description from the back of the book) SAGAEN OM ISFOLKET - etterkommerne til den onde Tengel, som hadde inngått en pakt med djevelen... Som jentunge ble Karine Volden brutalt voldtatt to ganger. Selv om hun til en viss grad klarte å undertrykke de grusomme opplevelsene, ble hun stadig mer innesluttet og redd for kontakt med andre... -
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The Lady of the Sorrows by Cecilia Dart-Thornton
Returning to the magical Bitterbynde world, the maiden Rohain is no longer deformed or mute. Yet her dreams of happiness are short-lived when the Unseelie hordes declare war on humankind--and Rohain is the real target of the Wild Hunt. Original... -
원수를 사랑하게 된 이유에 대하여 [Wonsureul Saranghage Doen Iyue Daehayeo] by Mieun Lee, 이미은
Rated: 3.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratings부모님이 마차 사고로 돌아가시고, 가문을 지키기 위해 검을 든 리아.제국 유일의 여기사 단장이 되어 인정받았다 생각하고 한시름 놓았더니,사사건건 시비를 거는 원수 같은 공작 에드가 때문에 하루하루 속만 터져간다!그런데 리아를 보고 얼굴을 붉히는 이 원수...
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