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The Assassins of Thasalon by Lois McMaster Bujold
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsAn unholy attack upon his brother-in-law General Arisaydia pitches sorcerer Learned Penric and his Temple demon Desdemona headlong into the snake-pit of Cedonian imperial politics. But they will not travel alone. The mission from his god brings Penric some of his strangest new allies yet, and the return of some of his most valued old ones... -
The Swords of Night and Day by David Gemmell
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 33 ratingsEven in death, Skilgannon the Damned's name lives on. Now, as an ancient evil threatens to flood the Drenai heartlands in a tide of blood, he returns. .. A thousand years after they fell in battle, two heroes - Druss and Skilgannon - are revered throughout the war-torn lands of the Dernai, where men and women live in abject fear of the dark sorceress known as the Eternal. . -
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Shifter and Shadow by Sharon Shinn
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsPart of the Twelve Houses series, Shifter and Shadow takes place between the end of The Thirteenth House and the beginning of Dark Moon Defender. What really happened on Dorrin Isle? Kirra Danalustrous is the daughter of a marlord, a celebrated beauty—and a shapeshifter with magic in her veins... -
Knife Children by Lois McMaster Bujold
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsLakewalker Barr Foxbrush returns from two years of patrolling the bitter wilds of Luthlia against the enigmatic, destructive entities called malices, only to find that the secret daughter he'd left behind in the hinterland of Oleana has disappeared from her home after a terrible accusation... -
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Masquerade in Lodi by Lois McMaster Bujold
Rated: 4.32 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsBastard’s Eve is a night of celebration for most residents in the canal city of Lodi -- but not for sorcerer Learned Penric and his Temple demon Desdemona, who find themselves caught up in the affairs of a shiplost madman, a dangerous ascendant demon, and a very unexpected saint of the fifth god... -
The Rose and the Thorn by Michael J. Sullivan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 49 ratingsTWO THIEVES WANT ANSWERS. RIYRIA IS BORN. For more than a year Royce Melborn has tried to forget Gwen DeLancy, the woman who saved him and his partner Hadrian Blackwater from certain death. Unable to get her out of his mind, the two thieves return to Medford but receive a very different reception --- Gwen refuses to see them... -
I Went on an Adventure and All I Got was This Barbarian Orc by Jennifer Cody
Starting an adventure is always an exciting time. I’ve gone on a few by myself, but nothing compares to gathering a full party and seeing how everyone will mesh. We might have a clumsy bard and a chaotic paladin, but with everyone working together, we’ll figure out what’s happening in Fasgard... -
Elantris [Dramatized Adaptation] by Brandon Sanderson, Johann Dettweiler
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe city of the gods. Elantris once stood as the symbol of all that is beautiful. A sprawling metropolis of unrivaled grandeur, it was a symbol of power and strength, built to be as imposing as it was magnificent. The only thing more glorious than the city itself was its inhabitants, Godlike beings, with silvery skin and hair of the purest, flowing white... -
The Fates of Yoran by D.K. Holmberg
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsWhen the Fates attack Yoran, the Chain Breaker must fight back. After establishing an uneasy truce with the constables, Gavin has settled in Yoran to offer protection to his friends and the remaining magical element in the city. When a job reveals a dangerous new threat in the city, Gavin must take action. This time the target isn’t Gavin, but the city itself... -
Elantris [Dramatized Adaptation] by Brandon Sanderson, Johann Dettweiler
Rated: 4.39 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThe city of the gods. Elantris once stood as the symbol of all that is beautiful. A sprawling metropolis of unrivaled grandeur, it was a symbol of power and strength, built to be as imposing as it was magnificent. The only thing more glorious than the city itself was its inhabitants, Godlike beings, with silvery skin and hair of the purest, flowing white... -
The Ghost and the Poltergeist by Bobbi Holmes, Anna J. McIntyre
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe Ghost and the PoltergeistBook 34 in the paranormal cozy mystery seriesHaunting DanielleLiving in a haunted house is nothing new to Danielle. In fact, she’s rather fond of the ghosts who visit Marlow House. But after she brings home the twins, unexplained paranormal activities in the nursery perplex not just her, but the ghosts who frequently visit Marlow House. -
Let Her Be Silent: Book Two of The House of Prey: Origins Duology | A Haunting Psychological Horror by April Boulware
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsLet Her Be Silent is a slow-burn psychological horror and cult thriller with gothic atmosphere, religious trauma, and a thread of quiet romance and found family. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell’s cold-case suspense, Catriona Ward’s unsettling horror, and Simone St. James’s ghostly mysteries. Rachel Bagwell’s ghost has found justice. Bishop Biddle is dead... -
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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Kidnapping of a Myth by Nicole Scarano
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 22 ratings“Wendy Darling, I have your brothers. You’ll never see them again. They’re in Neverland now. ”. Isobel ‘Bel’ Emerson finds her life disrupted once again when Eamon Stone receives a disturbing phone call from an old friend’s daughter. Her family is in danger, but she can’t call the police. Eamon is the only person she can turn to, and he agrees to help under one condition. Bel comes with him... -
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Sweet Thanksgiving by J.A. Whiting
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis is book 21 in the Sweet Cove paranormal cozy mystery series by USA TODAY Bestselling Author J. A. Whiting. A cozy mystery with recipes. It is November in the seaside town of Sweet Cove, Massachusetts and Ellie and Jack 's wedding is fast approaching. But first, there's a mystery to solve. A well-known author and celebrity chef is in town for book signings when something unexpected happens... -
Whyborne and Griffin, Books 4-6: Necropolis, Bloodline, and Hoarfrost by Jordan L. Hawk
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsBooks 4-6 in the Best-Selling Whyborne & Griffin Series, now in one convenient download. Save 30% off the cover price of buying separately! Necropolis, Bloodline, and Hoarfrost. Whyborne and Griffin join Christine midst the ancient ruins of the pharaohs, to face betrayal, murder, and a legendary sorceress risen from the dead... -
The Ordeal of Being Known by louisfake
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen Auror Potter is anonymously cursed with silence by being forced to hide his own voice inside his mind, there's unfortunately only one person in the country with the qualifications to fix it: Certified and Licensed Healer Legilimens, Draco Malfoy, specialist in Mind Curses and Afflictions... -
Vianne by Joanne Harris
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsMillion-copy bestselling author Joanne Harris returns to the world of Chocolat with the long-awaited story of Vianne, which begins six years before she opens her scandalous chocolaterie in the small French village of Lansquenet. Secrets. Chocolate. A touch of magic... -
Stories of the Raksura, Volume 2: The Dead City & The Dark Earth Below by Martha Wells
Moon, Jade, and other favorites from the Indigo Cloud Court return with two new novellas from Martha Wells. Martha Wells continues to enthusiastically ignore genre conventions in her exploration of the fascinating world of the Raksura...Categorized as:
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The Second Sanctum by A.N. Horton
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Victor. She never would have bowed. Dante can’t help but think the words. Even as he stands in the city of gods, surrounded by faces of legend, he can’t stop seeing her falling through that endless void, mentally shouting that one word up at him so viciously he knows it’s forever branded upon his soul. Betrayal. The Fallen... -
When Fortune Knocks by J.A. Whiting
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis book 7 in the Claire Rollins Mystery series by USA TODAY Bestselling Author J A Whiting. On a warm April evening in Boston, Claire Rollins and her boyfriend, Detective Ian Fuller, are walking the Corgis when they a hear a woman’s scream. When they enter the historic Granary burial ground, Claire and Ian discover a dead woman on the ground at the back of the cemetery... -
The Fortune Teller by J.A. Whiting
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis is book 9 in the Claire Rollins mystery series by USA TODAY Bestselling Author J. A. Whiting. It is September and Claire, Nicole, and Robby have just begun shooting the new cooking show for their local television station. Each episode showcases a location around Massachusetts and highlights a recipe related to the location... -
Dragon Emperor 17 by Eric Vall
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEvan continues his quest for power in an effort to defeat the Demon King of the Underworld, but things aren’t easy when you’re a dragon lord. Especially when his quest for the Nobel Swords takes him outside of Rahma and into a neighboring kingdom. Evan’s met a host of different races while in Inati, but he’s never encountered the elves before. -
Brightless by Teshelle Combs
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor lovers of fated mates, plot twists, shadow and light magic, and curses that need to be shattered. The world is drowning in perpetual darkness, and a dark-heart named Struggle has been working himself to death to care for his family. But when a terrifying turn of events shatters his reality, he is sent to find the only one who can break the curse and save them all... -
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남편을 내 편으로 만드는 방법 4 [Nampyeon-eul Nae Pyeon-euro Mandeuneun Bangbeob 4] (How to Get My Husband on My Side (Novel) #4) by Spice&Kitty, Spice&Kitty
Rated: 4.56 of 5 stars · 9 ratings소설 속 남편의 손에 죽는 악녀가 되었다. 정확히는 아버지와 오빠에게 정략결혼의 도구로 이용당하다죽는 악역 조연으로. 어느 날, 망할 아버지가 기어이 내 다섯 번째 신랑을 물어왔다. 문제는 그 상대가 바로 날 죽일 남편이자, 훗날 가문을 몰락시킬. 북부 최고의 성기사라는 것. 일단은 살길을 찾아야 한다. 원작에선 내가 죽일 시누이를 살릴 방법을 찾는 데 앞서,. 남편의 냉대, 북부인들의 경멸과 견제, 공작가 사람들의 멸시 등등. 난관이 많지만, 이곳 사람들한테 무해하게 보이다 보면. 나중에 목숨은 살려주지 않을까. “전 당신한테 반해버렸어요! ”. 그러니까 제발 살려줘! -
ENNEAD Vol. 6 [Mature Hardcover] by Mojito
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDEATH’S EDGE. Horus and Seth’s third battle rages on amidst a sandstorm. Seth is in his element until Horus holds Anubis at sword’s point and pleads with the god of war to give up on winning. Will Seth forget the competition in exchange for his son’s life? -
March Story, Vol. 4 by Kim Hyung-Min
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAmong the quiet villages and towns of 18th century Europe, demons known as the Ill hide within the most beautiful works of art, sparked to life by the torment of their creators. Attracted by their jewel-like allure, the unwary find themselves possessed by the Ill and driven to horrific acts of violence. Only the hunters of the Ciste Vihad can dispel the Ill... -
March Story, Volume 2 by Kim Hyung-Min
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsReads R to L (Japanese Style) M audience. Among the quiet villages and towns of 18th century Europe, demons known as the Ill hide within the most beautiful works of art, sparked to life by the torment of their creators. Attracted by their jewel-like allure, the unwary find themselves possessed by the Ill and driven to horrific acts of violence... -
남편을 내 편으로 만드는 방법 3 [Nampyeon-eul Nae Pyeon-euro Mandeuneun Bangbeob 3] (How to Get My Husband on My Side (Novel) #3) by Spice&Kitty, Spice&Kitty
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 10 ratings소설 속 남편의 손에 죽는 악녀가 되었다. 정확히는 아버지와 오빠에게 정략결혼의 도구로 이용당하다죽는 악역 조연으로. 어느 날, 망할 아버지가 기어이 내 다섯 번째 신랑을 물어왔다. 문제는 그 상대가 바로 날 죽일 남편이자, 훗날 가문을 몰락시킬. 북부 최고의 성기사라는 것. 일단은 살길을 찾아야 한다. 원작에선 내가 죽일 시누이를 살릴 방법을 찾는 데 앞서,. 남편의 냉대, 북부인들의 경멸과 견제, 공작가 사람들의 멸시 등등. 난관이 많지만, 이곳 사람들한테 무해하게 보이다 보면. 나중에 목숨은 살려주지 않을까. “전 당신한테 반해버렸어요! ”. 그러니까 제발 살려줘! -
A Grave Mistake by Leighann Dobbs
Rated: 4.26 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsWhen a mutilated body shows up in their seaside town of Noquitt Maine, the Blackmoore sisters realize that an ancient relic they'd been trying to locate has been hidden right in their own hometown the whole time. . .. Too bad they aren't the only ones that know it's there... -
Blackcurrant Fool by Victoria Goddard
Magic is out of fashion. Orio City is where that's decided. When his best friend Mr. Dart unexpectedly needs to make an urgent trip to Orio City, Jemis Greenwing's immediate response to ask when... -
Plum Duff by Victoria Goddard
Magic is out of fashion. Except, obviously, at Winterturn. Winterturn in Ragnor Bella is a holiday for family, feasting, and a few religious festivities. Jemis Greenwing and Mr. Dart are both quite ready for a quiet week or two after their adventures going to and coming home from Orio City. Jemis in particular is looking forward to the first Winterturn spent with his father since he was a child... -
The Mageborn Traitor by Melanie Rawn
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsThe second volume of the Exiles series pits sister against sister in a battle of magic, power, and long-held family secrets. For generations, the Mage Guardians and the Lords of Malerris have waged a secret war against one another—and the world of Lenfell has paid the price... -
Imager's Challenge by L.E. Modesitt Jr., William Dufris
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsImager's Challenge takes up immediately after the conclusion of Imager. Still recovering from injuries received in foiling the plots of the Ferran envoy, Rhenn is preparing to take up his new duties as imager liaison to the Civic Patrol of L'Excelsis. No sooner has he assumed his new position than he discovers two things... -
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Limits of Power by Elizabeth Moon
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsElizabeth Moon is back with the fourth adventure in her bestselling fantasy epic. Moon brilliantly weaves a colorful tapestry of action, betrayal, love, and magic set in a richly imagined world that stands alongside those of such fantasy masters as George R. R. Martin and Robin Hobb. The unthinkable has occurred in the kingdom of Lyonya... -
Wit'ch Gate by James Clemens
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 26 ratingsThe dazzling epic of The Banned and the Banished has established James Clemens as an exciting new voice in fantasy fiction. Now his remarkable skills reach their peak with Wit’ch Gate, as one girl remains her realm’s only hope against the forces of darkness . . -
Echoes of Betrayal by Elizabeth Moon
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsAll is not well in the Eight Kingdoms. In Lyonya, King Kieri is about to celebrate marriage to his beloved, the half-elf Arian. But uncanny whispers from the spirits of his ancestors continue to warn of treachery and murder, and a finger of suspicion points in a shocking direction... -
SWEET ADDITIONS by J A WHITING
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis is book 17 in the Sweet Cove Mystery series by USA TODAY Bestselling Author J. A. Whiting. It is deep winter in Sweet Cove and Angie and Jenna Roseland are expecting their babies in a few weeks, but before the new additions arrive, Chief Martin needs their help. A well-regarded non-profit in the nearby town of Silver Cove has been broken into and the security tapes show something unusual... -
HOSTAGE TO FORTUNE by J.A. Whiting
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThis is book 8 in the Claire Rollins mystery series by USA TODAY Bestselling Author J. A. Whiting. Thirty years ago, on a cold winter night, a young mother disappeared without a trace. Her husband admitted they’d had a fight, but he told police that his wife left the house on her own... -
Third Time's a Ghost by Carrie Pulkinen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe past isn't the only thing that's haunting. .. Paranormal investigator and IT genius Gage Dawson sucks at dating. Ten times out of ten, his relationships don’t make it past dinner. But when his childhood best friend comes back into his life, he’s determined to take her all the way to breakfast. He never told her he loved her in high school. Hopefully he won’t make that mistake again... -
Magical Musing by D.K. Bolton
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsMaeve has a choice to make, but her heart makes it easy. .. When shadowy forces threaten Maeve’s newfound friends and the town’s magical balance, she must embrace her inner witch and stubborn bulldog, Frank, at her side. But it’s not just shadowy forces that Maeve has to contend with—there’s also her family’s deeply buried secrets... -
The Jade Egg by D.K. Holmberg
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsA dark sorcerer with a deadly plan attacks Gavin's adopted city. The Chain Breaker Series continues. After capturing the sorcerer called the Apostle, Gavin decided to remain in the city of Yoran where he’s become comfortable. Work that had been plentiful has dried up and comfort becomes complacency... -
Barajou no Kiss, Vol. 05 by Aya Shouoto
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsMost girls are crazy about jewelry, but not Anis Yamamoto. Not since her father gave her a rose choker as a child, claiming it was a protective amulet which would safeguard her from harm; however, if she ever took it off (a feat easier said than done! ), she would be afflicted by a “punishment” of some sort... -
March Story, Vol. 3 by Kim Hyung-Min
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsReads R to L (Japanese Style). -
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Overtaken: Bonus Epilogue by K.F. Breene
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhat happens next? Do Shanti and Cayan live Happily Ever After? Will they have a brood of Gifted children? To answer some of your burning questions, we give you the Bonus Epilogue. Available from K. F. Breene's website under Books > Bonus Material. -
Deadly Night by Vanessa Nelson
Can she serve justice in an unjust world? Newly-promoted Watch Officer Thea March is assigned her very first death investigation. Someone has brutally killed a young woman and dumped her body in an empty warehouse. The only real clue left at the scene points to one of the elite – the Ageless – as being involved...Categorized as:
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Emperor of Ruin by Django Wexler
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 23 ratingsTwo siblings divided by magic and revolution must finally join forces and rally the people to take down the Twilight Order once and for all in the final book of this brilliantly imagined epic fantasy trilogy. . The last surviving Chosen, Ashok has finally risen up and taken control of The Twilight Order. He promises equality and prosperity, but Gyre and Maya know the truth... -
March Story, Vol. 5 by Kim Hyung-Min, Kyung-Il Yang
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBorn of tragedy, damned by desire. Among the quiet villages and towns of 18th century Europe, demons known as the Ill hide within the most beautiful works of art, sparked to life by the torment of their creators. Attracted by their jewel-like allure, the unwary find themselves possessed by the Ill and driven to horrific acts of violence. Only the hunters of the Ciste Vihad can dispel the Ill... -
The Glass Butterfly by A.G. Howard
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFor close to a decade, twenty-five-year-old Felicity Lonsdale has masqueraded as a dowager almost twice her age--selling caterpillars to butterfly consortiums--enabling her to hide an ill-fated past while raising her late brother's daughters. Together, the three live on an isolated Irish estate bequeathed by a dying earl... -
Legacy of Kings by C.S. Friedman
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsThe young peasant woman Kamala has proven strong and determined enough to claim the most powerful Magister sorcery for herself-but now the Magisters hunt her for killing one of their own. Her only hope of survival lies in the northern Protectorates, where spells are warped by a curse called the Wrath that even the Magisters fear...
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