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Heir by Sabaa Tahir
Prepare for the action-packed, ruthless, and romantic new fantasy from the #1 New York Times bestselling and National Book Award winning author Sabaa Tahir about love, legacy, and vengeance. An orphan. An outcast. A prince. And a killer who will bring an empire to its knees. Growing up in the Kegari slums, AIZ has seen her share of suffering...Categorized as:
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![Escaping Pirates by Mary Mecham]()
Escaping Pirates by Mary Mecham
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNavigating treacherous seas is perilous, but navigating love is even more dangerous. When Elena’s merchant ship is attacked by ruthless pirates, she is torn from her life and imprisoned aboard the Kraken’s Revenge. Forced to serve the captain’s cruel daughters, Elena’s dream of escape fades like the distant shore... -
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![Wings of Starlight by Allison Saft]()
Wings of Starlight by Allison Saft
Brimming with magic and romance, a young fairy queen must form an unlikely alliance or risk an unspeakable danger destroying all she holds dear in this standalone YA novel from New York Times bestselling author Allison Saft... -
![Royal Magic by K.M. Shea]()
Royal Magic by K.M. Shea
Gwendafyn is slowly suffocating. As the second princess of the elves of Lessa she is the acting regent of her people and is expected to behave with the serene grace and poise of a model elf. But that is not who she is. Instead, her very character is constantly criticized as being too passionate, too fiery, and overall “too much”... -
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![The Swan's Daughter by Roshani Chokshi]()
The Swan's Daughter by Roshani Chokshi
In this lush and enchanting novel from New York Times bestselling author Roshani Chokshi, a prince is only as good as his beating heart and a maiden is only as good as her honest word. But when love and the truth become impossibly tangled, the two must figure out how to survive together, or fall completely apart. To find love is a curse . .. Prince Arris knows that marriage means murder... -
![The Darkness Within Us by Tricia Levenseller]()
The Darkness Within Us by Tricia Levenseller
Chrysantha Stathos has won. By hiding her intelligence and ambition behind the mask of a beautiful air-headed girl, she has gathered important secrets, earned her father’s constant care, and become a wealthy duchess—all by age nineteen. Now, she is only one elderly, dying duke away from having all the freedom, money, and safety she’s ever wanted. Or so she thought... -
![To Sway A Soul by Ireen Chau]()
To Sway A Soul by Ireen Chau
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA passionate painter's apprentice. An art thief without a soul. The bargain that brings them together. When Zhi Lan turned down the opportunity to become a nobleman’s concubine, she vowed to make her own fortune—not marry into it. But as a lowly farm girl, becoming a self-sustaining artist like her master Dan Li Chen is a lofty goal...Categorized as:
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![To Sway A Soul by Ireen Chau]()
To Sway A Soul by Ireen Chau
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA passionate painter's apprentice. An art thief without a soul. The bargain that brings them together. Half a Soul meets your favorite historical C-drama in this Chinese folktale-inspired romantasy novella. When Zhi Lan turned down the opportunity to become a nobleman’s concubine, she vowed to make her own fortune—not marry into it... -
![The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent Vol. 2 by Yuka Tachibana]()
The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent Vol. 2 by Yuka Tachibana
True Power Awakens. Grand Magus Yuri Drewes has risen from his coma, and he wants to teach Sei how to wield her magic. Just one problem: Yuri definitely suspects Sei's the Saint, but Sei's not ready to be outed. Even worse, under Yuri's tutelage, Sei's power continues to grow, and soon her true strength may be impossible to conceal.Categorized as:
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![Arrow's Fall by Mercedes Lackey]()
Arrow's Fall by Mercedes Lackey
With Elspeth, the heir to the throne of Valdemar, come of marriageable age, Talia, the Queen's Own Herald returns to court to find Queen and heir beset by diplomatic intrigue as various forces vie for control of Elspeth's future...Categorized as:
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![Pillars of Six by Kelly St. Clare]()
Pillars of Six by Kelly St. Clare
Darkness crashes over the angry sea. After the bloody skirmish on Pleo, my future is a jumbled mess... -
![Dynami's Wrath by Kelly St. Clare]()
Dynami's Wrath by Kelly St. Clare
Oily taint suffocates the realm. Experiencing the taint firsthand has convinced me to join an impossible fight to save what remains of the realm. I can hardly do otherwise with the light show occurring each time I touch Caspian and Jagger. But there’s just one problem. Saving the realm means embarking on a quest into the Dynami Sea – a place no pirate enters because no pirate leaves... -
![Basara, Vol. 23 by Yumi Tamura]()
Basara, Vol. 23 by Yumi Tamura
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWar will determine who wins control of Japan--but the bonds of love and loyalty will decide the nation's future...Categorized as:
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![The Captive Kingdom by Jennifer A. Nielsen]()
The Captive Kingdom by Jennifer A. Nielsen
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 30 ratingsAcclaimed author Jennifer A. Nielsen marks a return to the world of her beloved New York Times bestseller The False Prince in this fourth book of the Ascendance Series! In a peaceful Carthya, Jaron leads as the Ascendant King with Imogen beside him -- but the peace he fought so long for is not destined to last. On a routine sea voyage, Jaron's ship is brutally attacked, and he is taken hostage... -
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![Basara, Vol. 22 by Yumi Tamura]()
Basara, Vol. 22 by Yumi Tamura
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAs war breaks out in Kyoto, Taro races to warn Sarasa about Project Pomegranate, a secret plan launched by Hagiwara. But a traitor has betrayed Taro to the Yaro-Gumi, Kyoto's feared elite police force. With the truth of Project Pomegranate still a mystery, the forces of Sarasa and the Red King ride into battle against one another, not realizing that, in doing so, they play into Hagiwara's hands!Categorized as:
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![Stormbreak by Natalie C. Parker]()
Stormbreak by Natalie C. Parker
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 22 ratingsIn this conclusion to the Seafire trilogy, Caledonia Styx will risk everything--her heart, her crew, and even her life--to defeat Lir and take back the Bullet Seas once and for all. Aric Athair is dead. But the fight for the Bullet Seas is far from over...Categorized as:
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![Basara, Vol. 20 by Yumi Tamura]()
Basara, Vol. 20 by Yumi Tamura
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA curfew law has been passed in Kyoto to suppress the rebellion. Sarasa's ally Ageha seeks to destroy King Ukon's senior officials, while Asagi, the real Blue King, gains Sasara's trust and leads a daring asssault. But while Sarasa and her forces are gaining ground, their enemies' secret plan could turn the tide against them!Categorized as:
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![Snow White with the Red Hair, Vol. 25 by Sorata Akizuki, Sorata Akiduki]()
Snow White with the Red Hair, Vol. 25 by Sorata Akizuki, Sorata Akiduki
Shirayuki and company track Kageya and Ryu to their supposed whereabouts, but all they find is an empty house and signs of a scuffle. A conspicuous clue leads them to believe that Kageya has a secret greenhouse where she concocts the antidote to the menacing perfume, so that’s their next stop! It’s time to snuff out the unsettling aroma that has enthralled the northern lands! -
![Callie and the Pumpkin Seed by Sarah Beran]()
Callie and the Pumpkin Seed by Sarah Beran
She’s a baker struggling to support her stepfamily. He’s a prince running from the biggest decision of his life. Can their friendship result in something sweet, or is it a recipe for disaster? Calliope Cendrillon wants nothing more than for her bakery, “Sweet Pea’s Pumpkin Perfections,” to start turning a profit...Categorized as:
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![Shadow Knights by Jennifer Anne Davis]()
Shadow Knights by Jennifer Anne Davis
As a member of the Knights of the Realm, Reid swore an oath to protect her king only to discover he harbors a traitorous agenda. Being a woman raised in a man’s world, Reid thought becoming a Knight would give her purpose and strength. So far, it has done nothing but give her trouble...Categorized as:
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![Entwined by Jody Hedlund]()
Entwined by Jody Hedlund
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDuring a time when legends were born . . . ENTWINED. A princess cursed from birth, a loyal knight worthy of being king, and a sword that can determine their destiny. After growing up on a remote farm, Lis learns she is the rightful heir to the throne of Norvegia...Categorized as:
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![Fate of Ruby and Throne by Monroe Wildrose]()
Fate of Ruby and Throne by Monroe Wildrose
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGeorgette dreams of slitting her husband's lying throat and escaping Hallow manor. It's not out of the realm of possibility for the pirate captain, but killing the king won't be without consequence. By day, the king isn't a threat, and that's disconcerting for Georgette. Fighting to break free from his stronghold, she struggles to reconcile her growing attraction and utter disdain for him...Categorized as:
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![Snow White with the Red Hair, Vol. 26 by Sorata Akiduki, Sorata Akizuki]()
Snow White with the Red Hair, Vol. 26 by Sorata Akiduki, Sorata Akizuki
The remaining villains loyal to Toka Bergat have been exposed and dealt with, and Shirayuki and company have at last received permission from Lord Eisetsu to spread the light-bringing phostyrias plant... -
![Snow White with the Red Hair, Vol. 24 by Sorata Akiduki]()
Snow White with the Red Hair, Vol. 24 by Sorata Akiduki
Obi and Eisetsu are undercover at a masked ball, but they’re not acting like themselves! Most of the other partygoers also seem a bit off, except for one noblewoman. With her wits still about her, the woman flees from the venue—and Eisetsu follows in pursuit! -
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![The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent Vol. 3 by Yuka Tachibana]()
The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent Vol. 3 by Yuka Tachibana
She Can't Hide. .. From Herself. The Saint's unique magic dwells within Sei, though she lacks full control and doesn't know why. She finds distraction in a sanctuary for rare herbs, where she can indulge her real passions. But the truth always catches up with Sei in the end, and this time, it will come through the words of a former Saint herself.Categorized as:
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![The Saint's Magic Power Is Omnipotent Vol. 5 by Yuka Tachibana]()
The Saint's Magic Power Is Omnipotent Vol. 5 by Yuka Tachibana
MERCHANT, LADY, SAINT. Now that Sei has performed multiple miracles in the capital and beyond, her reputation is on the rise, as are her business ventures. Unfortunately, not everyone harbors entirely noble intentions for the Saint. Some would use her for their own ends...Categorized as:
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![The Dragon Knight's Beloved Vol. 2 by Ritsu Aozaki, Asagi Orikawa]()
The Dragon Knight's Beloved Vol. 2 by Ritsu Aozaki, Asagi Orikawa
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMISTRESS TO THE MARGRAVE. After stepping down as the commander of the Dragon Knights, Hubert asked Melissa to accompany him to his estate and pretend to be his lover. There they found a hostile greeting at the hands of Eleanor, a woman who was fiancée to Hubert’s late brother... -
![The Dragon Knight's Beloved Vol. 3 by Ritsu Aozaki, Asagi Orikawa]()
The Dragon Knight's Beloved Vol. 3 by Ritsu Aozaki, Asagi Orikawa
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsMelissa has been kidnapped! Eleanor and her servant are behind it, and both want to use her as bait for dragons Melissa cares for. However, each has a different plan for the dragons when they arrive. The safety of the wild dragons, especially the newborn king of dragons, is Melissa's biggest concern. Any cry for help plays into Eleanor's and the poachers' plans... -
![Ember Quartet Digital Collection by Sabaa Tahir]()
Ember Quartet Digital Collection by Sabaa Tahir
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJourney deep into the Martial Empire and into “one of the best fantasy series of the last decade” (Buzzfeed) with the complete An Ember in the Ashes quartet by #1 New York Times bestselling author Sabaa Tahir. For the first time together, all in one place, this ebook bind-up includes each complete book of the beloved epic series:... -
![The Saint's Magic Power Is Omnipotent Vol. 4 by Yuka Tachibana]()
The Saint's Magic Power Is Omnipotent Vol. 4 by Yuka Tachibana
At long last, Sei knows how to control the power of the Saint that resides within her. .. which means it's time to wield it. She must cleanse the forest of Klausner's Domain, or her new friends will never again know peace and prosperity. But Sei's first foray into the forest depths nearly ends in disaster...Categorized as:
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![Storm from the East by Joanna Hathaway]()
Storm from the East by Joanna Hathaway
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBattles, revolution, and romance collide in Joanna Hathaway's stunning, World Wars-inspired sequel to Dark of the West. Part war drama, part romance, Storm from the East is the second novel in Joanna Hathaway’s immersive, upmarket YA fantasy series that will appeal to readers of Sabaa Tahir, Marie Rutkoski, and Evelyn Skye...Categorized as:
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![The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent Vol. 7 by Yuka Tachibana]()
The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent Vol. 7 by Yuka Tachibana
Melting Hearts. Sei's many accomplishments as the Saint have earned her a slew of marriage proposals, and it's honestly kind of a nightmare. Fortunately, she has the opportunity to escape all that with a trip to the Hawke Borderlands, the ancestral home of her dear Ice Knight, Albert Hawke...Categorized as:
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![Once Upon A Pumpkin by Gabrielle Landi]()
Once Upon A Pumpkin by Gabrielle Landi
A missing duchess, a stable boy, and a magical ball. Years ago, Dietrich failed to prevent the disappearance of the Duke’s daughter, and the guilt has eaten at him ever since. His persistent searching has finally paid off, but now that he's found the missing girl, he doesn't know what to do...Categorized as:
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![The Wolf Gate: A Retelling of Little Red Riding Hood (Faerie Tale Romances) by Hanna Sandvig]()
The Wolf Gate: A Retelling of Little Red Riding Hood (Faerie Tale Romances) by Hanna Sandvig
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![Astryn and the Golden Goose by M.J. Padgett]()
Astryn and the Golden Goose by M.J. Padgett
She is a grief-stricken princess who never laughs. He is a bumbling butcher with a heart of gold. When their worlds collide, can they find hope in each other? Grief can build a prison, and Astryn is the warden of her own dungeon. It has been sixteen years since her mother’s death at the brutal hands of the plague that ravaged Carthage, and the princess has refused to laugh a single time since...Categorized as:
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![Presque Toujours Pur by Shaya Lonnie]()
Presque Toujours Pur by Shaya Lonnie
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsBellatrix's torture of Hermione uncovers a long-kept secret. The young witch learns her true origins in a story that shows the beginning and end of the Wizarding wars as Hermione learns about her biological father and the blood magic he dabbled in that will control her future. (Slight AU OotP—DH) Dramione, Pureblood! Hermione. Rated M for language, violence, and sexual scenes...Categorized as:
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![The Last Legacy by Adrienne Young]()
The Last Legacy by Adrienne Young
When a letter from her uncle Henrik arrives on Bryn Roth's eighteenth birthday, summoning her back to Bastian, Bryn is eager to prove herself and finally take her place in her long-lost family. Henrik has plans for Bryn, but she must win everyone’s trust if she wants to hold any power in the delicate architecture of the family...Categorized as:
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![Of Glass and Glamour by Chanda Hahn]()
Of Glass and Glamour by Chanda Hahn
Born under a hunter’s moon, abandoned as a child, I was raised to be a powerful sorceress—okay, a mediocre sorceress. All right, I’m good at glamour and can make things sparkle, if my spells don’t backfire. It was foretold long ago that I was a child of prophecy that would unite the fae and humans of Candor. The only problem, no one told me, and now the king wants me dead... -
![The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent Vol. 6 by Yuka Tachibana]()
The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent Vol. 6 by Yuka Tachibana
Sei's life has just returned to a semblance of normal when she's once more summoned to the palace. A foreign prince is coming to the kingdom, ostensibly to study abroad, but his true intentions are shrouded in mystery. In order to protect Sei, the kingdom instructs her to hide her true identity as the Saint and retreat to the safety of the palace...Categorized as:
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![Riden's Chapter by Tricia Levenseller]()
Riden's Chapter by Tricia Levenseller
The first chapter of Daughter Of The Pirate King in Riden's POV. Part of a pre-order incentive for Daughter Of The Siren Queen.Categorized as:
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![With These Last Breaths by Vanessa Rasanen]()
With These Last Breaths by Vanessa Rasanen
Every journey must end. .. one way or another. And in Declan's experience, that usually means death. Death of his enemies. Death of his friends. Their one hope of surviving is in the hands of a man he wants to see suffer. .. even if it means letting the darkness within take over. But even if he retrieves the dagger, he could still lose everything. He could still lose her...Categorized as:
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![Wings of Betrayal: The Faerie Rebel by Brittany Wang]()
Wings of Betrayal: The Faerie Rebel by Brittany Wang
Pixie pirate Quinn may be an outlaw, wanted by all five faerie clans, but she prefers it that way. All she wants is to finally become a captain in the pirate fleet and bury her true identity beneath the rolling waves. Except, she never expected to be looting a funeral—least of all her twin brother’s... -
![Ink and Ore by Hayley Whiteley]()
Ink and Ore by Hayley Whiteley
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA mysterious letter. A forbidden magic. A lie that led to war—and two girls who know the truth. Lifelong friends Brenna Malley and Katiel Salzbruck are looking forward to a summer visit, but their plans are ruined when war breaks out between their rival homelands, Bar Kur and A’slenderia...Categorized as:
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![The Bride of Lycaster by Perci Jay]()
The Bride of Lycaster by Perci Jay
When you are brought up to be only a bride, you are nothing until you are married. Then someone else decides what you are. Serafina Ravenwood is a liar. Caught between bloodthirsty giants destroying her homeland and a cruel Duke who shatters her family, Serafina only has one option to survive—marry the heir to the Dukedom of Lycaster... -
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![The Court of Secrets by Rebecca L. Garcia]()
The Court of Secrets by Rebecca L. Garcia
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsDarkness can only survive in the hearts of the wicked. I was brought back from the edge of death by Morgana so I could reign. But whilst there, something had latched onto me, and it had no plans on leaving. With each passing day, I feel my heart growing darker and it becoming stronger. Struggling to suppress the beast within, I lose myself in the scandals and politics of my kingdom... -
![Hook's Little Mermaid by Suzanna Lynn]()
Hook's Little Mermaid by Suzanna Lynn
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCaptain James Hook was once a good man trying to make a somewhat honest living. He is a pirate, after all. However, after getting word that a boy named Peter Pan played a part in the death of a dear loved one, Hook makes it his sole purpose to hunt down and destroy the fiend...Categorized as:
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![Palace of Potions: The Sylph Trial by Brittany Wang]()
Palace of Potions: The Sylph Trial by Brittany Wang
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsQuinn entered the Ethodine for her brother. Now she has to survive it. Quinn has never felt so out of control. Stripped of her precious daggers, she's thrust into the privileged world of the potion-making Sylphs and their floating sky city. While preparing for the first dangerous trial, she plots to retrieve her weapons from Moon Face at any cost. But neither task is as easy as she hopes... -
![The Elf Tangent by Lindsay Buroker]()
The Elf Tangent by Lindsay Buroker
As a princess in the impoverished kingdom of Delantria, it’s Aldari’s job to look pretty, speak little, and marry a prince. Studying mathematics and writing papers on economic theory in an effort to fix her people’s financial woes? Her father has forbidden it. With war on the horizon, they must focus on the immediate threat... -
![Meeting Thomas Cresswell by Kerri Maniscalco]()
Meeting Thomas Cresswell by Kerri Maniscalco
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsA short excerpt that takes place during the beginning of Stalking Jack the Ripper in Thomas' perspective. It leads up to the moment where Audrey Rose and Thomas first meet.Categorized as:
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![Hidden Knights by Jennifer Anne Davis]()
Hidden Knights by Jennifer Anne Davis
With Prince Henrick dead, a foreign army in league with the king, and the palace taken, Reid must find a way to right the wrongs for the people of Marsden. Reid never expected to find love, friendship, or her mother in the kingdom of Axian. She also never expected to become a leader for her people...Categorized as:
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