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Last Argument of Kings by Joe Abercrombie
The final novel in the First Law Trilogy by New York Times bestseller Joe Abercrombie.Logen Ninefingers might only have one more fight in him -- but it's going to be a big one. Battle rages across the North, the king of the Northmen still stands firm, and there's only one man who can stop him. His oldest friend, and his oldest enemy: it's time for the Bloody-Nine to come home... -
![Bloody Black by Rhiannon Hargadon]()
Bloody Black by Rhiannon Hargadon
He stole her throne, she's come back to reclaim it.Bloody Black is grim dark fantasy retelling of BLACKBEARD is perfect for fans of BOOK OF AZRAEL, A COURT OF SILVER FLAMES, and GAME OF THRONES.---Anne was a reckless, arrogant royal who had never tasted defeat. After a brutal betrayal on her wedding night, Anne vanishes from the kingdom she was meant to rule... -
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![Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb]()
Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb
“Fantasy as it ought to be written . . . Robin Hobb’s books are diamonds in a sea of zircons.”—George R. R. Martin Fitz has survived his first hazardous mission as king’s assassin, but is left little more than a cripple. Battered and bitter, he vows to abandon his oath to King Shrewd, remaining in the distant mountains... -
![Knight of Shadows by Kel Kade]()
Knight of Shadows by Kel Kade
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsRezkin’s army has been defeated and he is among the dead. Rising in the shadows, Rezkin is free from the shackles of power. But the darkness is his home, and there he stalks his foes. His friends, alone and scattered, face the war with an empty throne. Rumors of Rezkin’s survival spawn hope and discord on the Souelian. Unable to put Rezkin to rest, Azeria chases answers... -
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![Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb]()
Assassin's Quest by Robin Hobb
King Shrewd is dead at the hands of his son Regal. As is Fitz--or so his enemies and friends believe. But with the help of his allies and his beast magic, he emerges from the grave, deeply scarred in body and soul. The kingdom also teeters toward ruin: Regal has plundered and abandoned the capital, while the rightful heir, Prince Verity, is lost to his mad quest--perhaps to death... -
![Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy]()
Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy
From the beloved, New York Times bestselling author of Migrations and Once There Were Wolves, a novel about a family living alone on a remote island, when a mysterious woman washes up on shoreA family on a remote island. A mysterious woman washed ashore. A rising storm on the horizon.Dominic Salt and his three children are caretakers of Shearwater, a tiny island not far from Antarctica... -
![Echoes of the Raven by Ingrid Seymour]()
Echoes of the Raven by Ingrid Seymour
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsDANGER LURKS. READY YOURSELF. Rífíor wants The Eldrystone more than anything else in the realm. Determined to find out its location, he subjects Valeria to unimaginable suffering, a mental torture so vicious that she vows to bring him to ruin... -
![Perfectly In Pieces by CDLynn]()
Perfectly In Pieces by CDLynn
A Golden Girl missing.A Slytherin Prince trapped.An Order holding secrets.And a Dark Lord ruling.Warning: Dark AU (not dark main character) with deep discussions of trauma caused by physical, emotional, and sexual abuse...Categorized as:
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![A Wraith Beneath the Tides by Emilia Jae]()
A Wraith Beneath the Tides by Emilia Jae
Raised in secret by the sea’s most feared pirate, Esmyra Blackwood knows nothing of her past or the origins of her mysterious powers.In the mortal kingdom, Draevyn Rowe is the second-born son of the tyrant king, and the only known fire-wielder of their realm.Esmyra and Draevyn's journeys collide when she kidnaps him to force a trade with the king for her captain’s life...Categorized as:
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![Lady of Istok by Isabelle Olmo]()
Lady of Istok by Isabelle Olmo
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“The lies we tell to protect ourselves are the most important lies we ever tell."A heavily pregnant Almira forces Hira to return to Istok and lead her people. When Hira boards the Sea Wife, she doesn’t expect Commander Justan to be combative and surly. He questions her every decision and challenges her authority. He’s also clearly keeping his own secrets... -
![Secrets & Curses of Crimson by Shay Taylor]()
Secrets & Curses of Crimson by Shay Taylor
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratings“You have saved me countless times before, my love. Let me save us this time.”Back in Exile, Thea is plagued by the unshakable feeling that something is missing—something important. Each night, she is comforted by dreams of a man whose face remains a mystery, except for his piercing golden eyes... -
![Maneater by Alexandra M. Tran]()
Maneater by Alexandra M. Tran
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI often wondered why the prince plucked me from the woods and locked me in his tower of stone. In time, I came to understand that a greedy hand never rests.All my life, I waited for a sign that my existence had meaning, that there was more beyond the outskirts where I was born. I felt misplaced, a girl adrift in a world too vast and unkind.But I escaped. I clawed my way out... -
![Secrets & Curses of Crimson by Shay Taylor]()
Secrets & Curses of Crimson by Shay Taylor
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“You have saved me countless times before, my love. Let me save us this time.”Back in Exile, Thea is plagued by the unshakable feeling that something is missing—something important. Each night, she is comforted by dreams of a man whose face remains a mystery, except for his piercing golden eyes... -
![Secrets & Curses of Cerithia by Shay Taylor]()
Secrets & Curses of Cerithia by Shay Taylor
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 9 ratings“Gods above, I know I am a monster, but I am your monster.” Thea has survived the deadly trials and narrowly escaped heartbreak, but now she faces her greatest challenge—breaking her curse and finding her place in Cerithia. Haunted by Cassius’ betrayal and the loss of her friends in Exile, she struggles to reclaim her identity in a kingdom that feels foreign... -
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![Taken by Kristen Luciani]()
Taken by Kristen Luciani
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI watched it all happen.Our world, crushed in a hot second.I was too blinded by lust to stop the exploding bullets in time.They shattered my lifeAnd my love.I failed myself.I failed the boss.Worst of all, I failed her.But this story is far from over,And our enemies don’t like loose ends.Money and revenge – they want it all.I always knew they’d be back to finish the job... -
![The Embrace of Steel and Sorrow by K.L. DeVore]()
The Embrace of Steel and Sorrow by K.L. DeVore
Note: To avoid massive spoilers, it is highly encouraged to read A Touch of Gold and Madness prior to reading the first installment in the prequel trilogy.Before there was Griffin Silas, there was Chrome Freyr…Two elite teen Kinetic Warriors must protect the princess at all costs, but they never anticipated that they would both fall in the process... -
![Stirring the Sheets by Chad Lutzke]()
Stirring the Sheets by Chad Lutzke
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAn elderly funeral worker, struggling with the loss of his wife, finds an unnatural attraction to a corpse at work resembling his bride in her younger years.A story of desperation, loneliness and letting go... -
![The Serpent Prince by Jacquelyn Gilmore]()
The Serpent Prince by Jacquelyn Gilmore
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Serpent Prince is a blade sharpened with intrigue and hardened in the fires of betrayal. Who will rise in the aftermath of chaos? And who will be swallowed by the serpent's coil? Imani flees her home as a wanted murderer.Betrayed, she seeks to regain her footing in Niflheim and vows retribution against those who wronged her... -
![This Bitter Earth by ikorous]()
This Bitter Earth by ikorous
Sequel to On the Nature of Daylight.Control isn't the only thing Draco Malfoy has lost. But he will get it back. He will get everything back... -
![Forbidden Mates: The Complete Series by Lola Glass]()
Forbidden Mates: The Complete Series by Lola Glass
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThis omnibus contains all three full-length novels that complete the Forbidden Mates series by Lola Glass. Binge these connected standalones now for steamy, enemies-to-lovers romance, and sexy fae!Dark & Beastly Fae-After nine years in a tower, I was finally rescued… by a deadly fae king who wants to make me his mate. He's harsh, beautiful, and being hunted by an ancient magical monster... -
![Fae Crown by Lucía Ashta]()
Fae Crown by Lucía Ashta
Complete the trials, secure the crown—or lose the realm of Embermere to its wicked queen forever.I survived the savage brutality of the Wilds and its vicious monsters only to find myself in more danger than ever before. Despite the queen’s continued attempts against my life, the ancient magic of the Fae Heir Trials forces me to continue competing in its deadly challenges... -
![A Taste for Poison by Aleksandr Voinov]()
A Taste for Poison by Aleksandr Voinov
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsEven a king gets stung when he reaches for a scorpion.After barely surviving an assassination attempt, King Adrastes is a changed man—one who mistrusts even his allies and friends. He readies his Empire for war against an enigmatic enemy, the Elder of Vededrin, but not everyone approves... -
![Lying with Scorpions by Aleksandr Voinov]()
Lying with Scorpions by Aleksandr Voinov
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsIf you lie with scorpions, you’d better have a taste for poison.Now that Kendras’s lover Adrastes has claimed the throne of Dalman, Kendras is tangled deeper than ever in politics and intrigue. As the new leader of the Scorpions and Adrastes’s one true friend, he and his men stand between Adrastes and those who wish him dead.And many do... -
![Shadow of the Orc Star by J.T. Williams, Daniel Thomas May]()
Shadow of the Orc Star by J.T. Williams, Daniel Thomas May
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHis parents are dead. His brother is trapped. His sister is missing. If Kealin is going to help either of them he must find Risdannia. But he is alone in a strange land with few allies. War encroaches. Kealin is torn between helping his friends and uncovering a way to save his siblings. Finding Risdannia is only a part of his journey... -
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![Death Cap by C. Hebert]()
Death Cap by C. Hebert
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHow can something so absolutely beautiful consist of the deadliest poison? Death A mushroom typically ingested to relieve one of their demons and other problems. The psychedelic properties make this mushroom dangerous, as the amounts consumed must be monitored and properly measured prior to use...Categorized as:
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![The Trials of Darkness by Kathryn Breaux]()
The Trials of Darkness by Kathryn Breaux
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsFor years after her mother’s passing, Briar Blackbyrne lived in the shadows.Briar now lives her life completely invisible to the outside world and her father, who rules the kingdom of Daramveer through fear and punishment. The princess of this feared kingdom has a darkness within her that keeps her chained and afraid of losing control... -
![Fyre and Ash by Logan Fox]()
Fyre and Ash by Logan Fox
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsHealing was my obsession...until she walked into my classroom.For years, my art therapy classes have provided solace to trauma survivors.I’ve never questioned my motives before. Then her file crosses my desk.Charlotte Ash.Battered. Bruised. Broken.The devil who kidnapped her put this girl through seven days of hell before she could escape.The torture she suffered shows in her dead eyes... -
![Silk & Steel Series #1-3 and The Black Prince by Ariana Nash]()
Silk & Steel Series #1-3 and The Black Prince by Ariana Nash
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThe four full-length novels in the bestselling Silk & Steel series. Elves and dragons battle for supremacy as a tortured dragon prince and a lethal elf assassin fight for their impossible love. Buy the stunning, emotional, epic, and award-winning MM fantasy series today... -
![The Kingdom Cursed by Iron by Zara Storm]()
The Kingdom Cursed by Iron by Zara Storm
Heartbroken and betrayed, I fled the faerie court… only to be dragged back by my captor, a dark Fae Prince.I should have never made a deal with Ruskin.He’s used me before.Now, he needs me again. The Queen has been doomed to eternal sleep. And I alone can break the spell.Once she wakes, my work should be done... -
![The Shadow Fae Rhapsody by Niro J. Hayle]()
The Shadow Fae Rhapsody by Niro J. Hayle
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsPlease wait for the relaunch before getting this one.This book will be relaunched on 12/12/2024 with its original price and will be on KU on that date.I appreciate everyone who preordered and bought this book but do update and refresh for the latest version on the 12th.My deepest and sincerest apology for the inconvenience. Thank you so much for the support. It means the world to me... -
![These Shadows Become Her by Demi Clorissa]()
These Shadows Become Her by Demi Clorissa
Can forbidden love bloom where grief has taken root? In the bustling city of Alderdeen, artistic prodigy Mia has long hoped to apprentice with a world-renowned artist. But when he crushes her dreams, despair drags her into a murky abyss of whiskey and men, with only her sister, Kali, as a light in the darkness... -
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The German by Lee Thomas
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAt the height of World War II, a killer preys on the young men of a quiet Texas town. The murders are calculated, vicious, and they are just beginning. Sheriff Tom Rabbit and his men are baffled and the community he serves is terrified of the monster lurking their streets. The only clues the killer leaves behind are painted snuffboxes containing notes written in German... -
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The German by Lee Thomas
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSet during the height of World War II, The German examines the effect a series of ritualistic murders has on a small, Texas community. A killer preys on the young men of Barnard, Texas, leaving cryptic notes written in German. As the panic builds all eyes turn toward a quiet man with secrets of his own, who is trying to escape a violent past.Ernst Lang fled Germany in 1934... -
![Caste Heaven, Vol. 3 by Chise Ogawa]()
Caste Heaven, Vol. 3 by Chise Ogawa
Rated: 3.91 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsToday’s top could be tomorrow’s bottom when playing the caste game!School is hard enough as it is, but when students are forced to play a cutthroat game to determine their social ranks—and subsequent treatment—all bets are off. Karino’s older half brother Tatsumi is a proper honor student, diligently and obediently following the path laid out for him by others... -
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![The Italian by Ann Radcliffe]()
The Italian by Ann Radcliffe
Rated: 3.42 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsFrom the first moment Vincentio di Vivaldi, a young nobleman, sets eyes on the veiled figure of Ellena, he is captivated by her enigmatic beauty and grace. But his haughty and manipulative mother is against the match and enlists the help of her confessor to come between them...
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