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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 Roses. Feyre 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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![Lady of Starfire by Melissa K. Roehrich]()
Lady of Starfire by Melissa K. Roehrich
The Final Game Begins. Scarlett Sutara Aditya has finally learned the full cost to save her world and correct mistakes that are not hers, but she refuses to accept the fate that has been decided for her. Making demands of her own, she fights for her twin flame, her family, and the realm that balances on her destiny...Categorized as:
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![A Court of Mist and Fury : Rhysand's POV by IllyrianTremors]()
A Court of Mist and Fury : Rhysand's POV by IllyrianTremors
SPOILERS FOR THE ORIGINAL BOOK BELOW :. ACOMAF Part 1: The House of Beasts (Rhys POV) by illyriantremors. The first 13 chapters of ACOMAF told from Rhys's POV. Includes some brief details of his three months without her after he comes home from UtM and some improvised scenes, but most of it concerns his time with Feyre. ~~~~~~~~~~~. ACOMAF Part 2...Categorized as:
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![The Path of Ascension 6 by C. Mantis]()
The Path of Ascension 6 by C. Mantis
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsDon't miss Book 6 of this action-packed fantasy adventure that blends everything you love about LitRPG with Xianxia. About the This is a mix between LitRPG and Xianxia. It's like a car that looks like a LitRPG with dungeons and skills, but the interior and engine are all Xianxia... -
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![Wayfarer's Keep by T.A. White]()
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... -
![Eleutheria by Ruth Cantu]()
Eleutheria by Ruth Cantu
Alys Sathos has no interest in liberating the enemy witches of the Night Realm. They can keep their compulsion-wielding queen, and not even fate or a broody prince will change her mind. A witch hardened by the streets as a magicless orphan, Alys spent adulthood clawing her way up the Day Realm’s army ranks to secure a captaincy...Categorized as:
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![Stars Above the Never Sea by Evelyn Flood]()
Stars Above the Never Sea by Evelyn Flood
It was said that to be loved by a Faeyte was beyond words. That when the ability to fall in love was ripped from them, they grieved for a loss they could no longer recognize. And it cost them everything. ***. Selene Amaris is finally going home...Categorized as:
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![The Moon's Fury by Leena Kazak]()
The Moon's Fury by Leena Kazak
She was the moon. He was the night. Together, they rise. Together, they fall. In the wake of the eclipse and her father’s death, Layna’s dormant powers awaken with devastating force—wild, unpredictable, and impossible to hide. As she struggles to lead Alzahra as its new queen, whispers swirl about the infamous Moon Queen, threatening to expose a truth that could unravel everything... -
![The Well of Shades by Juliet Marillier]()
The Well of Shades by Juliet Marillier
Juliet Marillier continues the epic fantasy begun with The Dark Mirror, which Interzone called: "A fascinating evocation of life in Pictish England and an emotional roller coaster of a story. ". King Bridei is a man with a mission. His wish to unite his kingdom seems almost within his grasp but there are forces working to undo his dream...Categorized as:
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![This Vicious Dream by Stacia Stark]()
This Vicious Dream by Stacia Stark
Once, I helped save a kingdom. Now, I’m trapped in a prison of thorns and nightmares. My crime? Knowing the location of a power that could reshape the world—a grimoire I swore to protect with my life. That secret is the only thing keeping me alive while my captors wait for me to break. Until he arrives. Beautiful. Ruthless. Dark, inscrutable eyes. A dangerously wicked grin...Categorized as:
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![The Chaos Queen by Aubrey Winters]()
The Chaos Queen by Aubrey Winters
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI found my brother. .. But I wish I hadn't. ---. Alvyrians are sick. They're dying. But they're not my people, and this isn't my world. All I wanted was to find my twin so we could go home--to where we belong. But I've also made new friends, new enemies, and I'm finding my powers to raise the dead are as much a part of me as my own mind and soul...Categorized as:
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![A Shadow Crown by Melissa Blair]()
A Shadow Crown by Melissa Blair
The highly anticipated second installment of the fantasy saga that took BookTok by storm sees Keera navigate political scheming, backstabbing, and her own grief as she moves against the cruel king that holds her kingdom hostage. To the kingdom, Keera is the king’s Blade, his most feared and trusted spy and assassin...Categorized as:
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![Of Sword & Silver by January Bell]()
Of Sword & Silver by January Bell
We’re supposed to hate each other, but I need him if I want to live. I stole from the wrong mark— a disciple of the death god. Instead of a priceless treasure, I’m left with a killer curse. The only one who can stop it? A dark warrior known as The Sword, the most feared of all the death god’s worshippers. Wonderful...Categorized as:
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![The Lies of Mortals by Malarie Weber]()
The Lies of Mortals by Malarie Weber
— An addictive and unforgettable epic fantasy with action and intrigue, delicious banter, and a slow-burn enemies to lovers romance that will leave you breathless —. THE FATE OF ALL TO THE FATE OF ONE. The gods weren’t supposed to rebel, but one had. Humans couldn’t cross The Veil, yet one did. Locked away in a bloodline, a long-awaited power awakens... -
![Crown of Briars by R.L. Perez]()
Crown of Briars by R.L. Perez
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsHe must wed her to break the curse. She must kill him to save her kingdom. Every generation, the Earthen Court gives a princess bride to the Wraith King to protect their realm from his deadly shadows. Princess Sybelle has prepared her entire life to be married to the monster who has been terrorizing her people. And she has a plan to end her people's suffering for good... -
![A Warrior's Knowledge by Davis Ashura]()
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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![The Scepter by J. Bree]()
The Scepter by J. Bree
The witches of my coven burned. The Favored Children of the forest were abandoned by the magic that had protected them since time immemorial. Only my brother and I escaped the massacre. Now we’re the last two living Ravenswyrd witches in the Southern Lands... -
![Claimed by Shadow and Blood by Jen L. Grey]()
Claimed by Shadow and Blood by Jen L. Grey
Sometimes the truth gets buried, and love digs the grave. I thought surviving the ruthless fae bridal competition would be my hardest challenge. I was wrong. Chosen by Vad—the dark, dangerously possessive Prince of Shadows—to stand at his side, I’ve become the prime target in a kingdom built on lies and blood. Rivals would rather see me buried than crowned. Then I wake with a dagger in my hands.Categorized as:
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![Rosewood Ridge Riders Complete Collection by Lilah Hart]()
Rosewood Ridge Riders Complete Collection by Lilah Hart
Rated: 4.80 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsIn Rosewood Ridge, Tennessee, a biker convention has the town full of hunky guys. But for the Rosewood Ridge Riders, the town is home. What they don't expect is that Biker Blast will bring romance into their lives. It includes the. Taken by the Mountain Man. Protected by the Mountain Man. Challenged by the Mountain Man. Saved by the Mountain Man. Charmed by the Mountain Man...Categorized as:
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![Merciless Is My Crown by L.A. McGinnis]()
Merciless Is My Crown by L.A. McGinnis
A rebellious princess cursed by the gods. The loyal warriors sworn to protect her. A bond broken only by death. From the day I was born, I was destined to become a sacrifice to my father’s power. Now everything has changed. My father is dead, I’ve claimed the Fae magic and altered the course of a bloody, thousand-year war... -
![A Whisper of Chaos and Crowns by Jordan A. Day]()
A Whisper of Chaos and Crowns by Jordan A. Day
Pain. Fury. Two things Ainsley has found after the events that have led to her greatest loss yet. But with war looming and the charge of regicide hanging over her head, will she be able to push aside her grief and move forward or will her darkness win once again? Dashiell had everything he could have ever wanted, just to lose it all in the blink of an eye...Categorized as:
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![Queen of the Wicked by Deanna Faison]()
Queen of the Wicked by Deanna Faison
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsWith the future of Heaven and Hell at stake, the lost queen must step into her power to claim her rightful throne, even if the arrogant and insufferably attractive Lord of Hell is the only way to do it. .. Alessia Eastwood was born with a dark halo and magic in her veins... -
![Pet Project by Caeria]()
Pet Project by Caeria
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHermione overhears something she shouldn't concerning Professor Snape and decides that maybe the House-elves aren't the only ones in need of protection. Words: 338,788. -
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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... -
![The Last One Standing by J.D. Linton]()
The Last One Standing by J.D. Linton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe crown was found. The queen was taken. And the king is out for blood. With the Obsidian Crown finally in their grasp, Rogue and Ara were stronger than ever. Peace felt within reach—for their family and the kingdoms. But then, Adonis struck. Now, Ara is a captive, her power suppressed and her connection with Rogue severed...Categorized as:
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![A Legacy of Wrath and Reckoning by Victoria J. Price]()
A Legacy of Wrath and Reckoning by Victoria J. Price
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsTo living free. Held captive after a failed attack to take down her enemies, Zylah is determined to uphold her vow—for herself, and for those terrorised by the monsters set loose across Astaria. In her darkest hour she dreams of only two things: revenge, and to be reunited with those she’s lost...Categorized as:
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![Crown of Olympus by Kate Asher]()
Crown of Olympus by Kate Asher
Thirteen powerful champions. Twelve deadly trials. One golden crown. And a prophecy that could ruin them all. For the second time in history, the throne of Olympus sits empty. With only one way to appease godly egos and negate a civil war, a brutal tournament is announced. The champions are chosen. The arenas are set. Olympus is waiting. Nyssa is Death's daughter...Categorized as:
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![Forged in Frost by Jasmine Walt]()
Forged in Frost by Jasmine Walt
NYT 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...Categorized as:
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![Forged in Frost by Jasmine Walt]()
Forged in Frost by Jasmine Walt
NYT 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... -
![Heartless Villains by Marion Blackwood]()
Heartless Villains by Marion Blackwood
The war between the dark mages has been settled and the new power hierarchy is in place, but the people of Eldar have at last figured out that their great hero is no longer in the city. Determined to take him back, they are mustering the whole city for battle while Lance’s friends race to reclaim an artifact that would leave the dark mages at a severe disadvantage... -
![Tempests & Tea Leaves by Rachel Morgan]()
Tempests & Tea Leaves by Rachel Morgan
Bridgerton meets cozy fae fantasy with a dash of Pride & Prejudice in this sparkling, no-spice tale of magical debuts, an enchanted tea house, and banter-filled romance. In a world where both race and magic determine one's place in society, half-fae Iris Starspun has always known she doesn't belong. Having a human mother is bad enough, but being magicless as well? That’s simply unforgivable... -
![A Legacy of Poison and Lies by Victoria J. Price]()
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... -
![The Fire Soul by Marion Blackwood]()
The Fire Soul by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe Court of Fire has always been a difficult place to navigate, and with the High Elves plotting in the shadows, it becomes even more dangerous. Securing allies and sabotaging enemies is at the heart of Kenna's mission when she tries to wrest back control of the situation. But it is not an easy task... -
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![Ripples For Skies by Teshelle Combs]()
Ripples For Skies by Teshelle Combs
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsThe griffin monsters have been at war with the Tru human tribes for as long as Emyri can remember. She must live as a Tru spy in the house of a griffin general, posing as a servant…until the new black wing general enlists her to spy on his behalf. Of the dangers Emyri faces, the most violent is her growing desire for her new master...Categorized as:
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![The Midnight King: A Cinderella Retelling by Rebecca F. Kenney]()
The Midnight King: A Cinderella Retelling by Rebecca F. Kenney
Bound by magic, Celinda serves her step-family night and day with little hope of escaping the drudgery of her life, and even less hope of attending the upcoming series of royal parties hosted by the Crown Prince, who is seeking a bride. When a family heirloom summons a handsome Faerie, Celinda sees a possible avenue for escape... -
![The Ocean's Heart (The Lunaterra Chronicles) by Debbie Cassidy]()
The Ocean's Heart (The Lunaterra Chronicles) by Debbie Cassidy
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen the Sea King falls for the fake princess meant for his son. Royal by name only, Thalia Faircaster has lived her life by the sword, in service to an isle that is rapidly descending into ruin—the lands growing bitter and infertile, even as the population grows... -
![The Last Stand by Marion Blackwood]()
The Last Stand by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsKenna's desperate gamble did not turn out the way she had expected, leaving her and her friends to face High Commander Anron alone. Against his legion, they are outnumbered and outmatched. Not to mention that their courts have been taken over and most of the magic-wielding elves in their lands are still kept in shackles... -
![Bane of the Wild Hunt by A.A. Gordon]()
Bane of the Wild Hunt by A.A. Gordon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe King of the Vale has returned,. but he is accompanied by a fire witch. His intended mate. None despise Amira more than Orion. Tradition requires her to claim Riordan’s bonded. and complete their trio, but Orion’s jealousy. over their king makes that seem impossible. But despite the animosity in Riordan’s court,. Amira has found the love and purpose she always craved...Categorized as:
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![Enchanting the Fae Queen by Stephanie Burgis]()
Enchanting the Fae Queen by Stephanie Burgis
Stephanie Burgis delivers another irreverent, sparkling, and sexy installment in the Queens of Villainy, where a seductive fae queen meets her unexpected match in the enemy empire's valiant general. Queen Lorelei is a notorious fae seductress, with a trail of broken hearts in her wake...Categorized as:
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![Of Diamonds and Vengeance by Rachel Fallon]()
Of Diamonds and Vengeance by Rachel Fallon
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAll that glitters in Gemaria is not gold, but diamond, and Jacinth plans to shatter it all. Cut off from her past and living destitute on the streets, Jacinth survives by stealing from those who won’t miss it...Categorized as:
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![House of Fire and Magic by Sherrilyn Kenyon]()
House of Fire and Magic by Sherrilyn Kenyon
From #1 New York Times and international bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon comes an all-new world unlike anything ever seen before. .. TAKE BACK YOUR KINGDOM. Unicorns and Dragons never mix. For centuries, they’ve been bitter enemies and their kingdoms at war. But desperate times call for desperate measures... -
![The Wicked Betrayal by Marion Blackwood]()
The Wicked Betrayal by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAfter the events surrounding the Dagger of Orias, Kenna believes that her circumstances could not possibly get any worse. But fortune is a cruel mistress. Unexpected betrayal throws her life into turmoil, and while she is still trying to recover from the shock, she also has to somehow come up with a plan to save her life. The idea is simple. And dangerous beyond belief... -
![Tale of the Heart Queen by Nisha J. Tuli]()
Tale of the Heart Queen by Nisha J. Tuli
After Lor makes the biggest mistake of her life, she finds herself on the run from the Aurora King and decides it's time to end this, once and for all. But when a new enemy emerges to claim her freedom, the entire fate of Ouranos comes to rest on her shoulders. As the land continues to rebel, Lor must admit she is the key to saving the continent, whether she likes it or not... -
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![The Beautiful Liar by Marion Blackwood]()
The Beautiful Liar by Marion Blackwood
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsAfter her showdown with Mordren Darkbringer, Kenna's life has gotten even more complicated and dangerous. It certainly doesn't help that the tenuous peace between the courts is threatened by an upcoming tournament in the Court of Fire. Old rivalries between the elven princes flare up as a result of it, and anyone who gets too close risks getting burned... -
![Midnight Rose by Emma Hamm]()
Midnight Rose by Emma Hamm
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOnly the strong serve. The Dread choose their priestess. I choose his death. They think I'm a delicate priestess, trained to serve the Moon Gods. Every priestess knows her duty. Serve. Remain Obedient. Learn the old ways. Prepare for the order to kill. When the largest of all the Dread chooses me to be his priestess, I am told my journey has only just begun... -
![Lady of Weeds by W.R. Gingell]()
Lady of Weeds by W.R. Gingell
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBeware the gift left too close to the sea. .. Cold, isolated, and almost a thing of the sea herself, Carys keeps the seashore. It's a simple calling: Collect the seaweed along the rocky shore every day before the selkies come out to play, or pay the consequences. She knows the workings of the laws between the sea and the shore, and she collects payment from the sea itself... -
![Pyne by Alana Khan]()
Pyne by Alana Khan
In an alien holiday baking competition, a gladiator and a human chef must navigate lethal challenges and the sizzling chemistry that threatens to consume them both. Becca. Kidnapped and forced into an alien culinary death match, I must rely on a gruff and gorgeous gladiator. His fierce protection and heated glances are more tempting than the grand prize itself—my freedom...Categorized as:
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![All the Pain of Promises by Hillary Raymer]()
All the Pain of Promises by Hillary Raymer
An arranged marriage. A failed courtship. And broken hearts. Solarius has grown accustomed to being unloved, though nothing prepares him for being tasked to marry the one female in Aeramere who loathes him. Granted, he and Narissa have a troubled past, but now they will be forced to endure whatever fate awaits them together…be it marital spats or impending war...Categorized as:
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![Burn by Keri Arthur]()
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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