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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 . . -
![Broken Souls and Bones by L.J. Andrews]()
Broken Souls and Bones by L.J. Andrews
Together they’ll restore a divided kingdom—or burn it down—in this new romantasy from USA Today bestselling author and TikTok sensation LJ Andrews. Lyra Bien intended to live a quiet life to avoid the attention of the magic-obsessed king in the fortress of Stonegate... -
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![To Free a Soul by Opal Reyne]()
To Free a Soul by Opal Reyne
A hundred and fifty years have passed, and much has happened for Lindiwe. She’s bonded, she’s served her duties, and she’s brought Duskwalkers into the world. Every year, her relationship with Weldir grows steadier, only to eventually shatter...Categorized as:
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![Magic's Promise by Mercedes Lackey]()
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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![Celestial by Olivia Wildenstein]()
Celestial by Olivia Wildenstein
In ninety-two days, the feathered appendages that link me to the people I loathe finally come off. Dear, winglets, you will not be missed... -
![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...Categorized as:
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![By the Moonbeam and the Mist by Mariah Montoya]()
By the Moonbeam and the Mist by Mariah Montoya
Her memories are gone, but her powers are only growing…. Rayna Drey’s second year at the Esholian Institute should be spent advancing her Wild Whispering magic that the Good Council bestowed upon her last year. Unfortunately, she can’t quite focus on her new classes or enjoy all the parties with her friends... -
![Suitor Armor: Volume 3 by Purpah]()
Suitor Armor: Volume 3 by Purpah
Lady-in-waiting Lucia makes dire discoveries that haunt her every move in this third volume of Suitor Armor, an exciting Webtoon romantasy graphic novel, with an exclusive bonus storyline and behind-the-scenes content...Categorized as:
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![The King of Faerie by A.J. Lancaster]()
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 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... -
![Suitor Armor, Vol. 2 by Purpah]()
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...Categorized as:
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![Her Orc Warrior by Zoe Ashwood]()
Her Orc Warrior by Zoe Ashwood
I escaped a life of crime to save my daughter…. But my plan for making it to a safer town has gone awry. The driver of the wagon we snuck on isn’t human at all, and now we’re stuck in a traveling caravan of massive orc merchants. And the driver who first noticed me? He claims I’m his fated mate. The one person destined to be everything to him. He says we’re safe... -
![Elias The Wicked by K. Alex Walker]()
Elias The Wicked by K. Alex Walker
I, Kerah Moss, was on the fast-track to becoming the first veterinarian in my family. Academics - check. Accolades - double-check. But then, a drop of forbidden passion entered my life, and like with all things forbidden, trouble followed and trapped me in the relationship that led to the near-fatal car accident that ended my veterinary career. Five years later, my life is mostly back on track... -
![외과의사 엘리제 2 by Mini, 유인]()
외과의사 엘리제 2 by Mini, 유인
“내 사람을 살리는 일이다. ‘자신의 사람’을 구하는 건데 고작 이런 일 하나 못 하겠는가? ”. 드디어 테레사 병원의 견습으로 자리를 잡은 엘리제. 이쪽 세계의 병원 시스템에 익숙해지고 주변에도 조금씩 인정을 받아가던 때, 황가의 문장을 소지한 남성이 총격당한 긴급 환자를 데리고 병원을 찾는다. 한시가 급한 순간. 엘리제는 환자를 위해 결단을 내리고……. “반드시 살려낼 테니 한 번만 저를 믿어주세요. ”. “정말 할 수 있나? 무책임한 만용은 용서치 않아. ”. “믿어주십시오. 최선을 다하겠습니다. ”. “…좋다. 반드시 살려내라. ”. 엘리제는 과연 수술을 성공시키고, 환자를 무사히 살릴 수 있을 것인가. Episodes 16-29.Categorized as:
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![The Curse of Broken Shadows by Laura Winter]()
The Curse of Broken Shadows by Laura Winter
An assassin, a powerful dagger, and a magic that shouldn’t exist. Shadow magic is extinct. The Veil Worshippers who honor the shadow god’s wall are hunted for their artifacts, including the Veil shards that break off the wall in Valisea. Brela vows to steal it all back... -
![The Threadbare Queen by Michelle Diener]()
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... -
![A Taste For Lies by LC Whitehouse]()
A Taste For Lies by LC Whitehouse
Beauty and the Beast meets Netflix’s Bridgerton in this seductive fantasy romance! The best lies are mostly true. Alora knows the Guild’s Ten Rules of Spy Craft and Thieving better than anyone. But none of them prepare her for being caught by the terrifying yet undeniably alluring beast prince. She can’t believe it when instead of devouring her whole, he recruits her for an impossible heist... -
![In The Darkest Midnight by Grace Draven, Isis Sousa]()
In The Darkest Midnight by Grace Draven, Isis Sousa
~Previously published in the now unavailable AMID THE WINTER SNOW anthology~. The mark Jahna Uhlfrida was born with has made her a target of the cruel and idle all her life. During the long, crowded festivities of the winter holiday known as Delyalda, there's nowhere to escape and no one to save her from the inevitable taunts and mockery...Categorized as:
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![Fate's Arrow by Michelle Diener]()
Fate's Arrow by Michelle Diener
A dark force at work. Ava and Luc are asked to head north to Skäddar, a move necessary to save the alliance they have created with the mountainous country. Something terrible is killing Skäddar villagers and leaving messages behind with their bodies that the deaths will continue as long as the Skäddar are in alliance with the Rising Wave... -
![Wings of Hope by R.L. Caulder, M. Sinclair]()
Wings of Hope by R.L. Caulder, M. Sinclair
The time for our final fight is upon us. .. but how does one prepare to go against Heaven itself? My father tried to kill me. Yet in the same moment the blade met my throat, the rot beneath Alfemir’s carefully constructed front was laid bare for all to see. With Alfemir liberated, the upper triads’ silent, watchful gaze now lingers over every spark of hope we’ve dared to ignite... -
![The Princess and the Orc by Sabrina Silvers]()
The Princess and the Orc by Sabrina Silvers
Princess Amalie knows her future—marry a handsome prince, secure her kingdom, and fulfill her father’s plans. But a reckless ride outside the castle walls ends in an ambush, and her rescuer is no prince. Drogath, a powerful orc warrior, demands her hand in marriage as payment for saving her life. Bound by an orc handfasting, Amalie expects her father to rescue her... -
![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... -
![Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon by Kerrelyn Sparks]()
Eight Simple Rules for Dating a Dragon by Kerrelyn Sparks
From the brilliant imagination of Kerrelyn Sparks comes a bold new fantasy romance series in which passion and magic collide. Behold the Embraced…. Gwennore has a talent. An Elf able to track down the cause of an illness and heal it, she’s a valuable asset to her people...Categorized as:
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![The Demon Prince by Emma Hamm]()
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... -
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![Minor Works of Meda by Juliette Caruso]()
Minor Works of Meda by Juliette Caruso
She’d be the most gifted witch in centuries, if she had an ounce of power in her veins. With weak magic and no social graces, Meda’s dreams of becoming a great witch are impossible. It doesn’t matter how much harder she works than her rival, she'll never win. The heartless half-faerie has so much magic that just being near him makes her blood sing... -
![To Kiss In the Shadows by Lynn Kurland]()
To Kiss In the Shadows by Lynn Kurland
Lianna of Grasleigh spends all her days weaving tapestries of dragons and shadows, avoiding the intrigues of court, and trying desperately with needle and thread to recapture the beauty she has lost. She dreams of a fearless knight to rescue her from the king's stern wardship. .Categorized as:
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![Rebel Queen by May Dawson]()
Rebel Queen by May Dawson
To escape a curse, I married four cocky Fae kings. The arrogant sea king who would pursue me to the ends of the world. The brothers of autumn, who have loved me, and hated me, and can’t quite make their minds where they fall now. The winter king, who betrayed me to save his own court. The five of us are bound together, even if we’re not sure now if we’re enemies or lovers or both... -
![Lover of Thorns and Holy Gods by Grace Draven]()
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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![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... -
![Crone Alone by Chloe Gunter]()
Crone Alone by Chloe Gunter
Wicked werewolves? Golden gods? Mesmerizing mermaids? You name it, we’ve matched it. Coming home to an empty apartment used to be the only thing I had to worry about. I even had a pretty normal life, until my sisters and I woke up one day and became the Fates. Now we run a paranormal dating agency where instead of defending criminals I get to play matchmaker... -
![How to Seduce a Slender by Lizzie Strong]()
How to Seduce a Slender by Lizzie Strong
Melody Deathless is in trouble. Having spent her life with no memory of the day her brother disappeared, she's used to a merciless world that doesn't care for poor little orphan werewolves—the only exception being this waitress's most peculiar regular...Categorized as:
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![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... -
![Veil of Shadows by Krista Street]()
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... -
![Bread with the Orc by Veronika Kane]()
Bread with the Orc by Veronika Kane
When your life’s in shambles, maybe it’s time to steep yourself in temptation. My dreams of running a quaint tea shop just went up in steam—along with my savings. But when my gruff neighbor Dorvak offers to let me set up in his bakery, I can't resist one last chance to prove I'm not a failure... -
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![Wave Song by Emma Hamm]()
Wave Song by Emma Hamm
Alys Fairweather has always loved the sea. So when her father gets the opportunity to build a city beneath the waves, she is the first in the submarine with him. She never expected to discover an entire species of merfolk living there. And she certainly didn’t expect to find one of them so captivating... -
![The Wind and the Wild by Emily McCosh]()
The Wind and the Wild by Emily McCosh
No one finds Faerie unless they are lost. Living on the edge of the enchanted woods, Niamh often loses herself among the trees in search of food. Though her body bears reminders of a night long ago when monstrous hounds broke from those lands, she has not since glimpsed the fair folk, nor heard a whisper of their lovely, treacherous songs...Categorized as:
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![Ogre My Dead Body by Violet Rae]()
Ogre My Dead Body by Violet Rae
Can the curvy redhead with a dark past teach the growly ogre with a broken soul that even "monsters" deserve to be loved? Gregor. I've been alone for a long time, living a solitary existence in my cabin in the woods. My dream of falling in love and raising a family turned to ashes following the accident that turned me into a monster... -
![Beauty's Twisted Tyrant by Nichole Rose]()
Beauty's Twisted Tyrant by Nichole Rose
Cursed to sleep, awoken with a kiss…and destined to be his. But no one warned her how much she'd love her prince's twisted games. Thalia. Cursed to sleep. Awoken by a kiss. You know the drill. But why didn't anyone warn me that Prince Charming is a tyrant? And why didn't anyone tell me how much I'd love his filthy games? Because the more time I spend with this wicked man, the harder I fall...Categorized as:
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![Warlord & Huntress: A Fantasy Romance Novella by Anna Carven]()
Warlord & Huntress: A Fantasy Romance Novella by Anna Carven
Darthan Chul must die. Rina doesn't care if he's an infamous warlord. His beauty won't sway her. She's got a job to do, and he's going to die by her hand just like all the others before him. But. .. why is he so damn difficult to kill? Warlord & Huntress is a 26000 word fantasy romance novella. It's an old work of mine that was previously published under a different pseudonym. -
![Changelings by S.E. Wendel]()
Changelings by S.E. Wendel
Nothing has gone as it should…. Balar led his band of five brothers from the warring savannahs in the south to the human land of Eirea on the promise of two things: safety and mates. In the growing village outside the human city of Dundúran, they’ve found the first. Yet, year after year, Balar watches as others find their destined mate, but never he nor any of his brothers... -
![How to Slay a Dragon by Mallory Dunlin]()
How to Slay a Dragon by Mallory Dunlin
The job should have been simple. Get in, slay the dragon, and end the hunting season with plenty of gold. But what you don't know can definitely hurt you. Hui-Seun expects a simple hunt and a clean kill. Instead she finds an angry, ancient half-dragon bent on conquering her home... -
![The Archmage by Emily L.K.]()
The Archmage by Emily L.K.
In this world, strength is noticed, strength is feared, strength is punished. Desperate to fund a Healer for her dying mother, Illusionist Tsillah tricks her way into an apprenticeship with a visiting Archmage by pretending to be an elementalist... -
![루시아 5 (Lucia (Novel) #5) by Skye, 하늘가리기]()
루시아 5 (Lucia (Novel) #5) by Skye, 하늘가리기
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![루시아 6 (Lucia (Novel) #6) by Skye, 하늘가리기]()
루시아 6 (Lucia (Novel) #6) by Skye, 하늘가리기
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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... -
![Her Orc Blacksmith by Etta Wild]()
Her Orc Blacksmith by Etta Wild
A widow with a broken heart. A warrior seeking redemption. And a love forged in fire. After the war that tore her world apart, Soraya Ashford is left to pick up the pieces. As a war-weary widow struggling to provide for her young son, she turns to the last person she ever expected—Vorgath Steelbane, a scarred and stoic orc who has traded his sword for a blacksmith’s hammer... -
![Ten out of Ten by Morriganmercy]()
Ten out of Ten by Morriganmercy
"On a scale of one to ten, how comfortable would you say you are with me physically? " she asked. "Zero. ". Hermione's lips pursed in annoyance because she really should have seen that coming. How charming that the extent of his arseholery could still surprise her. In which Hermione is determined to find a loophole to free her from a forced marriage with Draco Malfoy...Categorized as:
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![Night of the Beast by Lisa Ladew]()
Night of the Beast by Lisa Ladew
Jaggar is a half-wolf, half-mountain lion shifter, but his halves don't make a whole. Instead, they form the beast, a misshapen killing machine that terrifies even the hard-charging wolf shifters of the KSRT, especially after the mauling. "Jaggar has tragic down," his friend says about him, which must be why his one true mate, Leilani, is also steeped in tragedy. She's a time-traveler... -
![A Tale of Ice and Ash by Katherine Macdonald]()
A Tale of Ice and Ash by Katherine Macdonald
“Mirror, Mirror, on the wall, who will come to save us all? ”. Five years after her stepmother tried to have her killed, Eirwen has built a new life in the woods. Far from the princess she was meant to be, she is now a skilled treasure hunter and master of the Dwarven underground...
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