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A Court of Thorns and Roses Box Set by Sarah J. Maas
Passionate, violent, sexy and daring ... A true page-turner - USA TODAY on A Court of Thorns and RosesFeyre is a huntress. The skin of a wolf would bring enough gold to feed her sisters for a month. But the life of a magical creature comes at a steep price, and Feyre has just killed the wrong wolf ..Categorized as:
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Game of Hate and Lies by L.J. Andrews
When wicked men first took the boy she loved, she was a child.Now they’ve taken him again, but this time…she’s a queen.For weeks, Malin plotted and schemed with the kingdom’s cruelest crooks, the Nightrender and the Guild of Kryv, to infiltrate a wicked masquerade.They survived. They escaped. Most of them.To the underbelly of the kingdom, the Nightrender never made it out of his own scheme...Categorized as:
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Shadow & Storms by Helen Scheuerer
“She was ready to shed blood, ready to take back what was hers.” The time has come to make one last stand against the forces of cursed men and monsters. But Thea’s enemies are only getting stronger. With allies divided and an outnumbered army, she must race against her own fate to secure the future of the midrealms – or die trying. A prophecy is looming, and Thea’s life is in the balance... -
Magic's Promise by Mercedes Lackey
Groundbreaking epic fantasy series in Mercedes Lackey’s Valdemar universe • Lambda-Award winning novels with heartfelt high adventure and magic Wild magic is taking its toll on the land. Many Heralds and Herald-Mages have died fighting to preserve the peace...Categorized as:
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The Assassins of Thasalon by Lois McMaster Bujold
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsAn unholy attack upon his brother-in-law General Arisaydia pitches sorcerer Learned Penric and his Temple demon Desdemona headlong into the snake-pit of Cedonian imperial politics. But they will not travel alone. The mission from his god brings Penric some of his strangest new allies yet, and the return of some of his most valued old ones... -
Wayfarer's Keep by T.A. White
Branded a traitor by her people, Shea and her warlord—the fiercely dangerous Fallon—travel to the Pathfinders’ seat of power at her father’s request, hoping to form an alliance despite the distrust between them. It doesn’t take long before Shea and Fallon realize something is dangerously wrong in the place she once called home...Categorized as:
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Beyond by Mercedes Lackey
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsThe long-awaited founding of Valdemar comes to life in this new series from a New York Times bestselling author and beloved fantasist.Within the Eastern Empire, Duke Kordas Valdemar rules a tiny, bucolic Duchy that focuses mostly on horse breeding...Categorized as:
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Apprentice to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer
What happens when the assistant becomes something… more? Find out in the hilarious and heartwarming follow-up to Assistant to the Villain by instant #1 NY Times bestselling author Hannah Nicole Maehrer. The Assistant and the Villain series is best enjoyed in order...Categorized as:
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Throne of Ice and Blood by Marion Blackwood
After the Atonement Trials, Selena is trying to navigate her new life outside the Seelie Court. The world is very different from what she imagined, but her mission remains the same. Using every skill she has, she is going to help the secret resistance take down the Iceheart Dynasty.But that path yet again sets her on a collision course with Draven Ryat... -
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... -
The Reckoning by Vanessa Nelson
Missing girls. A plea for help she can’t ignore. An ancient enemy with plans of his own. Nine-year-old girls are missing from across the lands. Yvonne has promised to find them, and she always keeps her promises. Even when she doesn’t know where to start looking. There’s more trouble around. Mercenaries are disappearing... -
Acolyte by Stephanie Fisher
How far is too far when it comes to love?In a matter of moments, everything Taly ever thought she knew came crashing down around her. Her mother's spells were broken, her powers unleashed. She's no longer mortal but fey, and every day serves as a reminder that her entire life has been a lie.To make matters worse, Taly has been captured and imprisoned by a woman claiming to be the Time Queen...Categorized as:
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A Touch of Stone and Snow by Milla Vane
Milla Vane returns to a world of kings, magic, and passion in her exhilarating A Gathering of Dragons series, as a great alliance forms to stand against an evil warlord intent on their destruction. Danger lurks in the western realms... -
Queen of the Shining Sea by Miranda Honfleur
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsEnemy mages and ships. An all-powerful organization gone rogue. One woman refuses to stand aside. After the Divinity reveals its dark intentions, Rielle and her friends patrol the Shining Sea, doing all they can to stem the tide of gold flowing into Magehold and the dangerous goods flowing out...Categorized as:
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Rogue Darkness by Dianne Duvall
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsImmortal Guardians have hunted and slain psychotic vampires for thousands of years. Now someone is hunting them... -
Veil of Shadows by Krista Street
Elowen’s fate now lies in the hands of her captor, and she must decide if she’ll fight him at every turn or accept that life as she knew it has irrevocably changed. All my life I’ve been dutiful. Subservient. Accommodating. But I refuse to let that trend continue. Locked away by the notorious Dark Raider, I vow to fight for my freedom . . . no matter the stakes...Categorized as:
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Endless Flight by A.C. Cobble
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... -
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... -
Suitor Armor, Vol. 1 by Purpah
Secrets hide behind every corner of the castle walls in the first volume of an exciting Webtoon romantasy graphic novel that follows the budding romance between a lady-in-waiting and an enchanted suit of armor.While humans and fairies are at war beyond the castle walls, Lucia’s life is dedicated to helping prepare Lady Kirsi for her upcoming wedding to King Reimund...Categorized as:
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To Have It All by B.N. Toler
Rock bottom. Liam had set up shop there. After an accident left him injured and unable to work, it wasn’t long before he ended up on the street with his dreams in the gutter. This was it. This was his life. Until the day he met Max Porter—a man who appeared to have it all...Categorized as:
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A Warrior's Knowledge by Davis Ashura
An alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here and here. An ancient evil rises. Hidden truths are revealed. Heresies are unmasked. And a young warrior stands at the heart of it. Rukh Shektan has lost everything: his home, his standing, and his future...Categorized as:
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남편을 내 편으로 만드는 방법 4 [Nampyeon-eul Nae Pyeon-euro Mandeuneun Bangbeob 4] (How to Get My Husband on My Side (Novel) #4) by Spice&Kitty, Spice&Kitty
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratings소설 속 남편의 손에 죽는 악녀가 되었다.정확히는 아버지와 오빠에게 정략결혼의 도구로 이용당하다죽는 악역 조연으로.어느 날, 망할 아버지가 기어이 내 다섯 번째 신랑을 물어왔다.문제는 그 상대가 바로 날 죽일 남편이자, 훗날 가문을 몰락시킬북부 최고의 성기사라는 것.일단은 살길을 찾아야 한다.원작에선 내가 죽일 시누이를 살릴 방법을 찾는 데 앞서,남편의 냉대, 북부인들의 경멸과 견제, 공작가 사람들의 멸시 등등난관이 많지만, 이곳 사람들한테 무해하게 보이다 보면나중에 목숨은 살려주지 않을까... -
Eidolon by Grace Draven
In a bid for more power, the Shadow Queen of Haradis, unleashes a malignant force into the world. Her son Brishen, younger prince of the Kai royal house, suddenly finds himself ruler of a kingdom blighted by darkness. His human wife Ildiko must decide if he will give up the man she loves in order to save his throne... -
The Threadbare Queen by Michelle Diener
A conqueror's victory is never assured . . . The Rising Wave may have taken control of Kassia, but hot on the heels of their victory, Luc receives word from one of his spies that the Jatan, emboldened by the Kassian army's withdrawal, have crossed the border... -
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Carved by Brenda K. Davies
River, As the perilous journey across a country I’d long thought destroyed begins, I don’t know who I am anymore or what I’m becoming. My abilities grow stronger with each passing day, as does the fear of what comes next. All I know is that I will do anything to avoid becoming like Lucifer, and to protect those I love, even if that means protecting them from me... -
The Sentinels: The Complete Collection Boxed Set by J.S. Scott
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThis boxed set of The Sentinel Demons includes all four books in this series PLUS a bonus book from the Vampire Coalition series, Ethan’s Mate. These paranormal romances contain graphic language, steamy love scenes, and lovable alpha males that also happen to be demons. A Dangerous Bargain: Kat Larson is haunted by demons. Literally... -
Demons and Darkness by Meredith Hart
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe second Demon War has begun, and no one is safe.Vethe and Lyria stand outside the gates of Ocrus Sheau, a mysterious kingdom where all wildmages are forced into slavery, hoping to unearth information that could help Prince Kyalam in his struggle against the Citadel without ending up in chains... -
Suitor Armor, Vol. 2 by Purpah
Palace life becomes increasingly dangerous for lady-in-waiting Lucia as she learns more about the magical world around her in the second volume of the Webtoon romantasy graphic novel Suitor Armor, featuring exclusive bonus storyline and behind-the-scenes content... -
A Kingdom of Bitter Magic by Alaya Wells
A dragon rider seeking revenge for the death of her brother. A ruthless fae lord with his own agenda. A love that will drop the fae kingdom to its knees.I’m nothing but an orphan, a dragon trainer in one of the many border fortresses. When beasts attack the villages, I ride, driving them back to the hellscape they crawled from... -
Secrets of the Lost Ledgers by C.J. Archer
An invisible message from a dead man resurrects a decades-old mystery.With her sharpened magical senses, Sylvia recognizes invisible writing while cataloging an obscure book for the library. She’s shocked to discover the message, written many years earlier, pleaded for help. She’s even more shocked to discover the author of the message was married to a paper magician...Categorized as:
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Power by Anna Carven
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThey took her from me.She is precious to me above all else, and they took her from me.And now I am a prisoner at the hands of my old enemy; bound and stripped of my power, with corrosive magic running through my veins.I need to get out of here. I will do anything to get her back. Anything.Even if it means I have to surrender to darkness himself... -
The Demon Prince by Emma Hamm
When a demon gets a taste for his own subjects, only one woman will offer herself to stop him. Gluttony has existed in the shadows for centuries. He's consumed everything possible. Food, wine, magical substances, even the sweet kisses of maidens. But when he realizes the one thing he's never consumed is a human itself, his kingdom spins into chaos. Katherine lives in the shadows of her village... -
The Road by Brenda K. Davies
River, Standing at the edge of the gateway, I understand two things. One, I have no idea what I’m doing. Two, the gateway to Hell is not closing. Now, there may be only one option left to me, to all of us. I may have to enter the one place I’d hoped to avoid throughout this journey. I may have to enter Hell. Unfortunately, a change in events takes the choice away from me... -
Lover of Thorns and Holy Gods by Grace Draven
A trilogy of short stories from the worlds of Master of Crows, Entreat Me, and Radiance. STRONG BLOOD (3,504 words) – Ballard de Sauveterre from ENTREAT ME crosses time to share a drink with Silhara of Neith from MASTER OF CROWS and discovers a connection that spans generations...Categorized as:
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Storm of Ink and Blood by Nisha J. Tuli
Dark magic courses through Zarya’s veins—magic that could save countless lives… or doom her world.Shattered by Rabin’s betrayal, Zarya vows to leave all thoughts of him behind. In the dangerous city of Ishaan, she joins an ancient struggle for freedom.Ishaan is a city of violent contrasts. Nobles and scholars live in golden luxury... -
A Traitor Sister by Day Leitao
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHearts will mend and break while a moving castle heads towards an abyss. Free of her master’s manipulations, Astra’s ready to embrace her powers and learn about her origin—until her fae prince is caught in a dark magic prison. Her only hope is to unearth long lost secrets and use magic more powerful than she’s ever dreamed...Categorized as:
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Orc's Fate by Ava Ross
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCan a lonely widow and an orc with secrets find true love together?After losing my husband to an illness, my village pushes me to the front of the monster mate hunt line. To protect those I grew up with, I’ll do my duty, but I’ve vowed I’ll never love another.Then I’m claimed in the hunt by Madr, a strong, handsome orc who I swear is hiding secrets... -
Queen of Fate by Krista Street
Queen of Fate is the final book in Fae of Woodlands & Wild, a fae fantasy romance trilogy that takes place in Krista Street's Supernatural World. This series contains slow-burn spicy romance, epic worldbuilding, a female fae who's determined to wield her own fate, a ruthless Dark Raider who will stop at nothing to get what he wants, and a mysterious ploy circulating throughout the kingdoms...Categorized as:
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A Dangerous Fury by J.S. Scott
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsHunter's Story, book 3 in The Sentinel Demons series... -
A Gargoyle Gripe by Sabrina Cassidy
When your witchy family has lived on Monster Island for generations there’s certain standards to uphold.Too bad my only claim to magic is being able to heal people through baking. A power my ex-fiancé Brad never fails to give me grief over. After he cheated and left me, I buried myself in pastries. It was better to be alone than to trust my heart to anyone else... -
A Legacy of Poison and Lies by Victoria J. Price
Murderer. Monster. Curse.Six months after fleeing Virian, Zylah Renfall is scraping by as a travelling apothecary, still reeling from the events that forced her to leave in the middle of the night and never look back. But freedom always comes with a price, and for Zylah, it’s the sickness spreading through her body like wildfire and the crushing guilt of the life she left behind... -
Daindreth's Sorceress by Elisabeth Wheatley
They overcame his mother’s plots and broke both their curses, but can they survive his inheritance?Amira Brindonu has won. The man she loves has been freed from his curse and her mother’s people have chosen to ally with their cause.Even as Amira and Daindreth celebrate victory and Thadred grows in his power as a sorcerer, trouble stirs on the horizon... -
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... -
The Exile's Gift by Iris Foxglove
Laurent and Sabre's story continues...All Laurent de Rue wants to do is live a peaceful life with his husband, Sabre, and support his little sister Rose’s rise to stardom on the Starian stage. But learning the truth of his heritage, and rediscovering his magic, brings a whole new set of problems..Categorized as:
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A Vampire's Choice by L.E. Wilson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsShe’s a predator, not prey. Until he comes along… Vampire Shea Bennet is tired. Tired of the witch’s curse that makes her untouchable. Tired of craving what she can never have. But most of all, she’s tired of dreaming about the mysterious warlock who rescued her from a fate worse than death. Jesse Moss was her enemy. She was his captive...Categorized as:
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An Omega for the Lycan Prince by Isa Rinner
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis is the first book in a series called "Silverlake Wolves", though it can be read as a standalone.~~~Sweet and kind Annalise has just started her college life. As an Omega she-wolf, she doesn't have high expectations in life or love. Happy to spend her days with her friends and family, her life gets turned upside down when she meets her mate...Categorized as:
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Wielder’s Prize by Melissa Mitchell
Every witch needs a wielder. Newly bonded, Aramina sets out from the Citadel to take up her first assignment. Traveling across Raeria won’t be easy. Not because of the demons along the way, but because of Rixon. He might be the best wielder in the Citadel, but he has a questionable past. Plus, he spent the last two years pointedly ignoring her.Now she’s stuck with him... -
The Elementalist by Meredith Hart
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsVethe and Lyria stand outside the gates of Ocrus Sheau, a mysterious kingdom where all wildmages are forced into slavery, hoping to unearth information that could help Prince Kyalam in his struggle against the Citadel without ending up in chains. Entering the kingdom depends on an invitation from the dangerous God-King, but escaping will prove even more treacherous... -
Empire of Light by K.J. Jackson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLight and Dark, we were never meant to work, much less thrive.I betray him.He betrays me.It was always going to end this way. And it did—in a grotesquely spectacular implosion of our lives, of his castle.So I’ve been on the run from Damen for four years. Four years before he finds me. Captures me. Drags me back to his castle with bloody vengeance searing in his eyes... -
Burn by Keri Arthur
Will a woman with no memory be the salvation of her people… or the means of their final destruction? Nara Velez wakes in a prison pod with no idea how she got there. She quickly learns that things have drastically changed during the time she can’t remember—and not just with her situation. The Mareritt—an ancient enemy—now control most of Arleeon and treat her people little better than slaves...
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