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Dawn of the North by Demi Winters
A new age begins in the Kingdom of Íseldur in this sizzling third installment of the Viking-inspired Ashen romantasy the series. The lost Volsik heir has finally returned to the people of Íseldur, and even with the warrior who’s captured her heart standing by her side, Silla’s task is monumental... -
Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros
After nearly eighteen months at Basgiath War College, Violet Sorrengail knows there’s no more time for lessons. No more time for uncertainty. Because the battle has truly begun, and with enemies closing in from outside their walls and within their ranks, it’s impossible to know who to trust... -
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Thorns & Fire by Helen Scheuerer
A golden thread joined them, a bond that went deeper than love – and it had nearly destroyed them. Wren Embervale and Torj Elderbrock share a dark and bloody history. With Thezmarr on the brink of another war, and overwhelmed by the force of their feelings for one another, Torj discovers there is far more to their bond than mere passion... -
Vows & Ruins by Helen Scheuerer
Against all odds, Althea Zoltaire emerged from her trials as a champion. Now, she must train even harder and prepare herself to become a true warrior of Thezmarr. But Thea’s world is turned upside down as she struggles to navigate her newfound magic and uncover the secrets of her past...Categorized as:
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The Wicked and the Damned by Rebecca Robinson
In the exhilarating second romantasy novel in Rebecca Robinson’s Dark Inheritance Trilogy, a fiery couple forced apart must navigate a deadly maze of politics and power to reunite across a continent at war. Torn from her husband Reid’s arms and dragged back to her homeland in chains, Vaasa is no longer a ruler, but a political pawn... -
My Orc Billionaire by Veronika Kane
My new job is cooking for a grumpy, scarred billionaire…so why do I feel like I’m the one on the menu? You know what sucks? In today’s world, there are hardworking people like me drowning under medical debt—F* cancer, amiright? —and then there are guys with way too much money. Guys who treat cash like a weapon, who shouldn’t get to be both rich and unfairly hot. Guys like Abydos... -
Traitor Son by Melissa Cave
Do the promises of war ever survive the peace? At the end of a brutal war, Remin of Andelin promised his knights that he would build them a good place, far from the carnage of war and the poisonous intrigues of the Empire. But the only thing more difficult than winning a war is securing the peace... -
Silver & Smoke by Helen Scheuerer
Alchemist. Poisoner. Reluctant Queen. Wren Embervale knows her duty demands a crown, even if it means a strategic betrothal to the influential Lord Darian Devereux. Their arranged marriage promises the formidable army she needs to wrestle her kingdom from the clutches of the tyrannical usurper, Silas. Yet, Wren’s heart still belongs to Torj Elderbrock, her soul-bonded Warsword... -
Stardust Child by Melissa Cave
A bloody summer ends in a dangerous harvest in Stardust Child, Book 2 of the Empire of the Stars. Having finally come to terms with their marriage, Remin and Ophele face new challenges as Lord and Lady of the Andelin Valley, where the monstrous devils have wreaked havoc on their land. A perilous journey... -
Arranged by Lexi Blake
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsKash Kamdar is the king of a peaceful but powerful island nation. As Loa Mali’s sovereign, he is always in control, the final authority. Until his mother uses an ancient law to force her son into marriage. His prospective queen is a buttoned-up intellectual, nothing like Kash’s usual party girl. Still, from the moment of their forced engagement, he can’t stop thinking about her...Categorized as:
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Bound to the Orc Guardian by Krista Luna
Ooops! That grumpy orc I just met? Forget hello. I stripped him naked! It’s an accident, I swear. When I wind up in a fantasy world, I see this gorgeous older guy who’s green, and wonder, “What does he look like everywhere? ” I don’t realize my new magical healing powers will make it happen! No regrets. Sturrm’s got muscles for days and one seriously impressive pierced package... -
Solstice Day Gifts by Lindsay Buroker
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsAfter a year full of adventure, intrigue, and tragedy, Sicarius agrees to spend Solstice Day on a tropical island with Amaranthe, resting and relaxing far away from the chaos of the new republic. But there are a couple of problems. First off, the island is riddled with old wanted posters of Sicarius, along with countless people who would like to collect the bounty. Second. .Categorized as:
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Winter Sun by Hollee Mands
He’d do anything to keep her safe. .. except give her up. Declan lost her once. Never again. He is an archmage. Fearsome. Terrible. Divine. Yet deadly whispers dare echo in his ear. None more threatening than those of his still-incomplete mate bond and his love’s failing health. In a twist of irony, he must now protect his mate from the greatest danger she's ever faced. .. Himself...Categorized as:
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Scourged by Tay Rose
Those who burn the brightest,. fall the hardest. Mariah Salis, Queen Apparent of Onita, has been betrayed by the one person she thought she could trust the most. Now a prisoner of the ruthless royals, she clings to the tattered threads of her soul as her hope wanes with each passing day. Back in the capital of Verith, Mariah’s friends and Armature search desperately for their missing queen... -
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Dragons and Aces by J. G. Gates
A dragon rider. A biplane pilot. Two enemy nations, one epic love story. Essa may be the queen’s daughter, but she’s the lowest ranked of all the Skrathan—the corps of elite dragon riders tasked with defending her kingdom. When her sister is killed, Essa has a chance to compete in a deadly challenge to replace her as leader of the Skrathan... -
Grey Magic by Jeffe Kennedy
His Darkness, Her Brightness… Together They Defy the World. Lord Gabriel Phel at last holds his dream in his grasp—and faces losing everything. He’s finally won the love of his wife, familiar, and mother of his child, and she offers him a heartfelt commitment he can truly believe in... -
Three Shattered Souls by Mai Corland
Don't miss out on the stunning DELUXE LIMITED EDITION while supplies last. This breathtaking collectible is only available on a limited first print run in the U. S. and Canada, a must-have for any book lover. Don’t miss the shocking conclusion to the New York Times bestselling series! Some betrayals cut deeper than blades. The Blades were never supposed to survive this long...Categorized as:
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Crownless King: Part 2 by Marina Simcoe
“Stay with me, Sparrow, and there’ll be no storms. ". I thought I knew Voron, but there is so much more to this man. As secrets start to unravel and his past comes to light, I learn everything, the good, the bad, and the cruel. Voron is not an easy man to love. Yet I can’t help falling deeper in love with him. I’ve put all my trust into this man...Categorized as:
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The Wild Prince's Favorite by Jenny Fox
She was destined to protect. He was born to destroy. Beaten and cast out by her own people, Alezya was left to die in the freezing mountains. Her crime? Protecting the child they never wanted. But fate had other plans. Instead of death, she is found by the Wild Prince of the Empire...Categorized as:
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Fate's Dangerous Fortune by Nicola Victory
The Witcher clashes with the Shire in this sexy strangers-to-lovers romantasy about a broody monster hunter and the charming innkeeper he’s duty-bound to protect, tempted to love, and destined to kill. He’s Fated to kill her; she’s going to fall for him anyway...Categorized as:
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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... -
How To Woo A Warrior Orc by January Bell
He’s a huge warrior orc— but his sweet side is exactly what I’m craving. I’ve made a life of catering to any craving a friend might have— and now I have a magical pastry shop that does exactly that. Creating enchanted desserts at Pixie’s Perch is my lifelong dream, and as much as I love my friends in the Wild Oak Woods, something’s missing... -
A Crown of Ruin by Jennifer L. Armentrout
When everything falls apart, the truth of who they are is revealed. Poppy has fallen into stasis, her body broken and power spent, carried beyond the mortal realm. While she lies suspended in dreams, Casteel faces a world without her—raw, wrathful, and altered in ways he doesn’t yet understand... -
A Suitable Stray (For an Outguard and an Assistant) by R. Cooper
Tiiran is just trying to keep the Great Library running. The library has existed for centuries, but after decades of political upheaval, everyone in charge of the revered institution seems to have vanished, leaving only Tiiran and a handful of assistants to keep the lights on...Categorized as:
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The Beast Lord by Juliette Cross
New York Times bestselling author Juliette Cross delves back into her dark fae world with book 2 in the RISE OF NORTHGALL. Filled with old magick and mythical creatures where a skald fae princess is on the run and must trust a beast fae lord in order to survive. Jessamine Glenmyr is on the run... -
The Princess of Death by Leona Reed
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 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. . -
To the Gallows by Elizabeth Skarpnes
When Lorali Wynmar oversees the last blessing of Athera’s most wanted criminal before he is hung from the gallows, she receives a surprising command from a dark save him. With the noose tightening around his neck, she invokes the forgotten rite of a gallows marriage to free him from his fate. For the next year, Eldric Lorecaster is now bound to the enigmatic high cleric that saved him...Categorized as:
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Romance Rules for Werewolves by Linsey Hall
Romance Rules for Werewolves is a magical romantic comedy set in Charming Cove, a seaside village in Cornwall, England. It's a grumpy-sunshine romance between a sexy boat-building werewolf and a witch who's trying to start over. When she inherits a rambling old house from her grandmother, she gets the perfect opportunity. Sparks fly when the only available living space is with the grumpy werewolf...Categorized as:
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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. -
When Legends Spark by Casey Blair
A firestarter of unmatched power,. The most legendary swordsman alive,. And the sparks that will ignite their worlds…Kazuron is happy with his isolated life, but everything changes when he discovers a kidnapped firestarter in the snowy expanse of the Frozen Wilds. Since the people Jesra made herself small for betrayed her, she’s ready to use her magical fire to burn those bridges with prejudice...Categorized as:
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Heir by Tate James
A corrupt King. A murdered Queen. A missing Princess… Found. Once upon a time, The Royal Trials were a sacred ritual designed for a queen to select her king. But nothing is as it was in the kingdom of Tiech. Not since the brutal murder of beloved Queen Ophelia. The town of Ironforge revealed important secrets, but it all came at an unbearable cost... -
Beast Daddy by Kelli Callahan
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe's a beautifully broken beast, and I just walked into his lair. .. I was lost and looking for my way home. Instead, I found an old abandoned mansion in the woods. Those walls were hiding a lot of secrets. And I didn't realize I was in the beast's lair until it was too late. Something about him intrigued me. .. Maybe I should have ran when I had the chance...Categorized as:
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A Game of Masks by Eliza Eveland
An elvish assassin desperate for atonement. A woman in search of purpose. A battle-ravaged city engaged in a deadly shadow war. Mercia Trevisa has always been happy to fade into the background. She’s a helper, not a fighter. Ever since the Crows have settled in Brucia, Mercia has struggled to find her place in Eris’s new court...Categorized as:
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Ruin by Gillian Eliza West
Oralia Solis hasn’t felt the touch of another in 245 years. Not without them crumbling to ash at her feet. Cursed by the bite of a daemoni, she has been sequestered away for the greater good of Aethera by her adopted father, King Typhon. King Renwick rules the rival kingdom of Infernis, the land of the dead... -
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The Trident and the Pearl by Sarah K.L. Wilson
Forced by the gods to be wed. Forced by their secrets to be enemies. A desperate queen and a lowly fisherman must join together to save her land in this spellbinding romantasy from Sarah K. L. Wilson. "Perfect for readers who love slow-burn romance steeped in lush fantasy! " ―Danielle L. Jensen, #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood...Categorized as:
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The Secrets of Jane: Reborn by Charlotte Mallory
"No one will hurt her without suffering. Not anymore. Not with me in her shadow. " -- Soren. . .. I’m being hunted. The pursuer is more terrifying than I ever imagined. Those in my life want to keep me safe; alive. But I’m capable in my own right, and I will do anything to protect them. Once Soren discovers my plan that’s concocted by a witch we all detest. .. he will despise it...Categorized as:
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Wed By Proxy by Alice Coldbreath
Thrice wedded, but never bedded, Mathilde Martindale has long lived in the shadow of her indomitable mother, and meekly done as she was told. Until one day she decides to become mistress of her own destiny and leave the royal court to find her own path. Married by proxy, Lord Martindale has never even met his bride of three years... -
The Tales of Arcana Fortune by Hafsa.A. Jawad
Seven nights, Seven tales. Young healer Serena Rose has always dreamed of fairytales, but the chances of finding true love living alone in the a cottage by the wood are… slim... -
Before You Discard Me, I Shall Have My Way With You Vol. 1 by Takako Midori, Selen
Agnes, the daughter of a duke, is in love with crown prince Lucilleur, the man she's been betrothed to since they were both children. But before they can wed, Agnes is hit with a Lucilleur doesn't return her feelings and wants to break their engagement so he can marry his true love, a different noblewoman with a sweet and innocent demeanor. Agnes is more than just heartbroken--she's angry... -
A Royal Without Mercy by Maisey Yates
Rated: 3.69 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsRead this classic romance by New York Times bestselling author Maisey Yates! Previously published as Hajar’s Hidden Legacy in 2012. Beauty…. Princess Katherine has always been destined for a political marriage. Her heart heavy, she prepares to meet her future husband—the man whisperers in his royal kingdom call The Beast of Hajar…. …and the Scarred Sheikh…...
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