Porcelain: The Soul That Never Broke (Reuniting The Realms) by Miranda Dodge

Yes or No? Have you ever been stuck in the past? Running around and around only to find that you are right where you were in the beginning? Have you ever fought so hard to break free only to be dragged back in? Ever felt like you couldn't be loved? Couldn't be cherished? Have you everhurt so much to the point where you werebleeding and crying, but numb at the same time? That you wereworthless andnothing, but refused to give up? Did you answer yes? Then come find the way out with Ashton, a renowned neurosurgeon, who was kidnapped, raped, beaten, and forced to kill. Only to find she couldn't escape. Until she fell in love with an angel. Demons—the most dangerous creatures, and Angels—the purest of all beings. For Ashton Lure, a renowned neurosurgeon, these beings only existed in mythological stories. Or so she thought... And, when she found herself in the Demon Realm, she could only wonder, can I truly be free from him? The demons weren't all bad, and the angels weren’t all pure, and somehow, they became a family—something Ashton had missed all her life. But just when she thought she could live without her painful nightmares, the dark past she tried to hide got in the way, threatening to leave her in ruins yet again.

Legacy (The Dead God Series) by C.J. Pyrah

Young Torben has resigned to a mundane, sheltered existence, until a chance encounter catapults him into a world more dangerous than he ever imagined. In the world of Ulskandar, where Humans, Dwarves and all manner of races co-exist, all must fight and die together in the wars between rival kingdoms and feral tribes. But when relics and powers from the past threaten to emerge, the fragile kingdoms are pushed to the brink of destruction. Can Torben rise to the occasion and become the hero the realm needs - or will he fall like so many others before him?

The Hunted Prince: Dragon of Mirrors by Miriam Yvette

He must stay away from her, but it doesn’t matter. Fate will find a way. When a young and reclusive, Ryth finds the elven princess of Mensi, her curiosity leads him to unearth a long-kept secret. He is not the human he thought he was. Ryth is a Denoni, the second-born vampire prince of a kingdom that wants him dead. After years of tension, Mensi falls under invasion, and the now older and still stubborn Princess Acacia reunites with Ryth. From the shadows, the enemy is on the hunt, and peril coming from every corner. But in order to escape, Acacia must know the truth about Ryth, and he must know who she really is. ♛ Dragon of Mirrors is a high fantasy romance series that will take you on a journey into a world filled with new and mythical creatures. If you love character-driven adventure with relatable characters, this book is sure to keep you entertained until the very end.♛

West into Ruin (Out of Ruin) by Eric John Lockwood

Destiny calls, and they must answer. The small Kingdom of Eastvale, nestled between unassailable mountains, impenetrable woods, and the mist-clad hills, is the only home they’ve ever known. Nothing is known of beyond its borders, and more importantly, no one speaks of it. In the border town of Ravensroost, Candissa, a young woman of extraordinary ability, is torn between exploring and solving the puzzle that is her small world, and her obligations to her family. Her enigmatic friend, Errol, quick with a charming smile and wielding his strange black blade, has no memory of his earlier life, prior to arriving only a few years ago under bizarre circumstances. Two strangers arrive in Ravensroost, each seeking answers to their own mysteries. Koraymis is a scholar, with a hidden, arcane calling and dark secret, seeking his place in the world. Cam is a half-Elven hunter and crafter, bearing little save a strange pack left to him by his father. Like Koraymis, Cam is compelled to leave his home and journey to Ravensroost for reasons he cannot understand. Drawn together by a calling to Destiny they cannot discern, each of the four must test their abilities, their trust in each other, and common sense to undertake a journey that will take them into an unknown future. Facing mysterious perils, gathering forces of evil and an uncertain path, they journey West into Ruin.

Riftsiders: Unlawful Possession by Paul A. DeStefano

The lead couple meets at a support group for the possessed. Enrique Marin wants a quiet life after the death of his wife. Just one problem stands in the way--he's possessed by the misanthropic English demon, Tzazin. A violent night under demonic influence accidentally leads Enrique to love, and it's anything but quiet. Shy, autistic yoga instructor Elle thought allowing herself to be possessed by the very-not-shy sex demon Key would help her find love. She finds Enrique, but she didn't count on coping with the anti-demon bigotry of society. Fate--and AA meetings for the possessed--brings them together, but hostile forces, demonic and human, fight to keep them apart. It might cost them everything to keep their love alive.

Legacy (Chronicles of the Sentinels Book 1) by Jon Wasik

Magic is real. Babylonian gods are real, and they’re hungry for human souls. But can a 22 year old Japanese-American college student, whose life has revolved around science, come to terms with the existence of magic, let alone defend the Earth from those hungry gods? For days, engineering student Christopher Tatsu has been plagued by bizarre dreams of gargoyles, magic, and a strangely beautiful, anime-like woman. Things get weirder when those dreams start to come true. Things like magic sand, a blue-haired gun-toting elf that saves his life, and a gargoyle bent on killing Chris and his friends. He’s just trying to pass his last classes and graduate, but he quickly finds himself embroiled in a conflict to protect the Barrier, a 4,000 year old planet-wide enchantment that has prevented most magic from existing on Earth, and by extension, has stopped a Babylonian god from feeding upon human souls. Will he come to accept the reality of magic? Will he save the Barrier? And did he pass his last final?

Retribution (Chronicles of the Sentinels) by Jon Wasik

What happens when you piss off a Babylonian demigod? Chris, Alycia and Emmi have spent the summer training in the mountains to become Sentinels, honing their magic while learning combat skills. But on the day of their final trial, Nabu, very much alive and sporting a new body, launches an all-out assault against them. Nabu's only demand - return Imhullu, or she will exact revenge not just upon the Sentinels, but upon everyone they love. As the demigod carves a bloody and destructive path through the lives of the Sentinels, Chris must ascertain not only why Nabu needs the soul-consuming dagger, but also how to once and for all destroy her. The fate not just of his loved ones hangs in the balance, so too does the fate of every single human soul.

No One Kills A Dragon: Book One by Adam Orion North

No One Kills A Dragon is Adam Orion North’s masterful rendition of fantasy adventure. His ability to balance humor and horror while maintaining a sense of realism is astounding. Somehow, in this world of magic and monsters, Adam creates hauntingly realistic characters with meaningful development. The focused, third person perspective of the flawed elven protagonist eases the reader into an increasingly complex story that goes beyond the subversion of expectations. Taking full advantage of the familiar fantasy genre, Adam delivers a fast-paced sword and sorcery saga that is sure to have its readers both laughing and shouting aloud as events unfold. BOOK: ONE Ripped from his life of self-indulgence, Belac finds himself trapped in the depths of a labyrinthian prison. Struggling through darkness and brutality, he is forced to gather allies as frightening and violent as the chaos of his new world. Laughter wars with pain, while friendship conquers fear, in a harrowing adventure of incredible design. Danger rises as they search for freedom, only to discover that escape is merely the beginning.

The Riven Shield by William Myrl

Mythopoeia rests in the boughs of a great ash tree that roots in darkness. Timothean was once a sorcerer, but gave up his humanity in a war against the gods in eons past. For thousands of years there has been order, a peace maintained by the magical artifice of long dead wizards. When Timothean decides to break that order, he must begin by shattering the defenses he helped put in place long agoThis is a tale of a world in the breaking. Only an immortal barbarian, a lizard raised as a wizard, and a few young not quite heroes can come to stand between it and the end of all things.

Dark Moon Seasons (Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse Book 2) by Val Griswold-Ford

The Universe is Balanced. That tenet is taught to every Mage and Lord ever born. Light Magic, Earth Magic and Shadow Magic mingle on Earth, with portals to the Dawn Lands and the Shadow Lands dotted around it. Elemental Lords, spirits of magic, walk the Lands and interbreed with humans to produce Mages. The Council of Nine, made up of three Lords from each sphere, watches over the Balance and makes certain that no one tips the Balance in the wrong direction. If that happens, the StarChild will summon the Four Horsemen to Cleanse the world, and reset the Balance. Or at least, that s the way it has always worked before. Twenty-three years ago, a wealthy businessman started a series of illegal experiments with the assistance of two Elemental Lords. Combining cutting-edge technology and ancient magical spells, they took Light Magic and Shadow Magic and bound it into three unborn children. Unfortunately for them, the breeders carrying the children escaped into the night before the spells could be finished. Nikki Jeffries is a normal young woman searching for two things: the identity of her birth parents and the truth behind haunted houses. What she finds is another world entirely: a world of magic and mystery that she is swept into. Now, she must master her new-found powers and combat an ancient enemy of the Balance, or the Walls between the Worlds will crumble, and everything will fall to Madness.

Pure (New World Magic) by Kim Alexander

A unicorn walks into a bar….’That is not a joke.Look, I’m a bartender, I have nothing to do with the xenos. I don’t care if it’s an elf or a vampire--as long as they don’t bother me, I steer clear. I have my reasons--you can see them in the scars on my neck.I never wanted to get involved. But my life changed for the second time when I saved the life of a unicorn. I made an enemy of something old--old and evil, and whatever it was, it’ll be back for another try. I also made a friend when I decided to help March. He’s only been a human man for a day. I’m responsible for him now. He’s my friend…and maybe something more. Maybe a lot more. It doesn’t matter to me that he isn’t magical anymore. I don’t care if he’s not PURE.But he does.From best-selling author Kim Alexander, a modern fairy tale of magic, love, and redemption.

The Dragon Beshrewed by M.M. Stauffer

It's common enough for a book of dragons to center on a young wizard harnessing his power, or a knightly lad (usually a farmhand) learning to vanquish evil. The Merlins and Arthurs, if you will. Too rarely do we get to glimpse the other side of the coin. The Madam Mims and Morgan le Fays certainly had their own humble beginnings, but those stories are seldom told. Those climbs to power are somehow neglected. But within the pages of The Tatterwing Chronicles you'll find such a story. A story of a young girl taking her first steps to becoming a notorious witch known as Tatterwing. A story of her rise to power, her flirtation with the darkness, and her tendency to ride the line between hero and villain as the odds stack against her. Book one finds young Medo as a child of thirteen living deep in the bowels of the swamp, before she's seen the outside world. Before anyone has heard her name.

The Juju Girl by Nikki Marsh

A Normal Girl. A Paranormal Gift. A Cryptic Mystery. A Dangerous Enemy. Winner of the 2022 Black Caucus of the American Library Association Award for the best self-published eBook in fiction by an African American author. Gabbie isn’t like other 15-year-olds. She sees things others can’t see. She hears things others can’t hear. She pierces the veil that separates the living from the dead. When the Great Storm of 1893 rips her from her humble home on the banks of the Mississippi, it thrusts her into the dazzling world of New Orleans’ Creoles of Color High Society. It’s a world of debutantes, balls, and handsome young men in uniforms. Superstition, mystery, magic, and conjure make of the very fabric of daily life. It counts both holy men of God and practitioners of the Dark Arts among its most honored denizens. It’s here Gabbie learns her supernatural powers are part of something greater. But, she wants nothing to do with it. Will that change when a malevolent ghost threatens the lives of those she loves or will it take an ill-fated romance? What will she learn on her journey of self-discovery? Will she find the courage to finally become the person she was born to be?

Harper Rose and the Catacombs of Imperium by Molly Regulski

Harper Rose is a peculiar girl who lives in a boring town where nothing ever happens. The only place she feels she fits in is her world of books under her special tree. But when a small creature gifts her a crystal and gives her insights into her magical powers about who she truly is, her world turns upside down. When she lands, literally, at the Imperium Mystical Magic Academy, her strange adventure begins. Harper learns about flowers that cast magical spells and can send you into the pit of your worst nightmare or into the joy of your most pleasant dream, controlling her surroundings with her emotions, and how to ride a Pegasus. But as the young teen girl spews Latin in her sleep, she and her four best friends search to find the meaning behind the riddle it presents, and the villain that might be lurking within the castle walls.

Blood Ties (The King's Chosen Book 1) by L. Waithman

At the heart of an ancient prophecy is young Lucas, who has the sole power to save two medieval kingdoms from destruction . . . but will he discover this ultimate secret before it’s too late? Lucas has been raised as a blacksmith’s son; an outsider ostracized by the other village children. One night at a nearby monastery, a mysterious black stone whispers a haunting premonition to Lucas. When his father is murdered, the monks take Lucas in, convinced he is an extraordinary hero foretold by destiny. However, a restless Lucas runs off to join a circus where he draws the attention of the powerful King Itan, who believes Lucas is one of “the chosen”―a group of boys who are descendants of great warriors. The king will stop at nothing to compel Lucas to join his chosen army, all while the soldiers who killed Lucas's father are closing in. Before long, Lucas is embroiled in a plot to defeat the king while an unseen enemy begins planning to bring the young man down before he learns of his remarkable power. This first novel of L. Waithman’s richly imagined fantasy series will leave you eagerly awaiting Lucas’s next adventure.

Marked: The Ilenian Enigma by Pedro Urvi

A powerful evil. A deadly destiny. Will a young warrior fulfill his calling or doom millions of lives? Komir has always been an outcast. Despite his incredible skill, his mysterious origins have kept the tribe from giving the nineteen-year-old the respect he craves. But when the young warrior suffers a shocking act of violence, he sets off from the only home he's ever known in search of justice. Guided by his mother's medallion, Komir and a growing band of allies stumble across a mythical temple from a lost civilization. But as they reveal unthinkable magic and dark secrets, the group unknowingly triggers a bloody prophecy. One that could send black-magic invaders swarming across every corner of the continent. Or even something more deadly. Can Komir accept his destiny before a sinister force condemns the kingdoms to a devastating reign of ruin? Marked is the first book in the Ilenian Enigma epic fantasy series. If you like swords and sorcery, treachery and intrigue, and powerful magic, then you'll love Pedro Urvi's kingdom-spanning tale. Buy Marked to fulfill a magical destiny today!

The Seal: Book 1 of the Baka Djinn Chronicles by J F Mehentee

The djinn are dying. Centuries after King Solomon’s death, the djinn are still searching for the seal, a heavenly ring he used to subdue them. The djinn are dying, and now their fate lies in the hands of Roshan, a young woman unaware she can weave a new and dangerous magic. Can Roshan find the seal and save the djinn, or will her newfound magic doom them? The Seal is the first of a three-book fantasy series. If you like stories packed with ancient civilisations, mythological beasts and vengeful spirts, grab your copy.

Spirit: An Epic Steampunk Adventure (Mechanical Dragons Fantasy Series Book 2) by Bobbi Schemerhorn

Family isn't defined by blood. Journals written in code... ...the cypher that can’t be opened. What secrets are they protecting? Khaly, creator of dragons, struggles to understand the mystery language as well as the reason behind her mother hiding the journals. Man-made beasts with no name... ...made to do one thing... ...kill. When Khaly and her friends fight to free Guild prisoners, they are forced in a battle against the man-made beasts. No matter the outcome they must push forward to stop the Guild. Their reign of terror must be brought to an end. Outmatched in numbers and brute strength can Khaly and her dragons win, how many lives will be lost? What new nightmare has the Guild created? Spirit is the second book in this epic steampunk fantasy. Mechanical Dragons fantasy series promises to have you on the edge of your seat, with unexpected gut wrenching and tear jerking moments! Don’t miss out on another exciting adventure and meeting a new dragon!

Fire & Water: An Epic Steampunk Adventure (Mechanical Dragons Fantasy Series Book 1) by Bobbi SchemerhorN

Mixing magic and inexperience may result in dragons! Khaly accidentally brought her school project to life. And now she has a dragon. Khaly knew something was wrong when the dragon wasn’t where she left it. She had no idea how it happened or that it was her fault. But now Khaly must run because the Guild was coming for her. Power and domination is the Guild’s desire... ...Elementals stand in their way. The Guild is a true force of evil. Sweeping through Vlarlee they wipe out those with magical gifts, known as Elementals. No matter the age. Who is the real threat? Can Khaly figure it out before the Guild finds her? Fire & Water is the first book in the Mechanical Dragons Fantasy Series. It's full of twists and turns you will never see coming! Join the Adventure!

The Necromancer from the North (The Prophesied Sorcerer Series Book 1) by T.M. Caruana

Blood Moon, black dragon and six simple lessons. Can Zora stop the sorcerer’s curse? During the Rite of Familiar ritual, under the decennial Blood Moon Eve, Zora is lined up on stage to connect with her spirit guide. She prays that she will receive a rare animal familiar, which will give her access to advanced magical abilities, but soon wishes that she could revoke her prayers when she sees the fear in her godly mother’s, never before, panicked face. The familiar that bonds with Zora brings about an ancient magical prophecy of a Dragon King who cursed the world to end after his queen had stolen his four heir eggs. Three, the queen hid, but one was lost to the underworld and prophesied to rise to Earth as the most powerful sorcerer to ever walk the world. But the prophecy also tells of an irresistible love, who would be the only one able to bind the evil sorcerer’s powers by a kiss of deceit. “Zora, what is your purpose in life?” “To kill the sorcerer.” * This book contains sexual content, violence and foul language.

The Wyswoman from the West (The Prophesied Sorcerer Series) by T.M. Caruana

Blood Moon, black dragon and the hunt for energy that charges the magical core. Will Libi collect enough to break the sorcerer’s curse? In the forest, a young woman hunts for the rarest lizards known to the magic community. She must find one that is worth plenty of silver so she can feed both her Master and herself for over a week. Under the light of a blood moon she spots a black lizard, alike nothing she has ever seen before. Spending all night setting traps she finally catches it. Upon closer inspection she realises it isn’t a lizard at all, it has wings, claws and breathes out small puffs of fire. It’s a black dragon. On touching him, an instant connection runs through her, empowering every bit of her magical core. Fully charged, her Master recognises that the prophecy has begun. A prophecy he has long hoped was dead. He fears he has much to tell her and much to teach her as evil will come to haunt her. But the prophecy also tells of an irresistible love, which would be the only one able to bind the evil sorcerer’s powers by a kiss of deceit. “I know my purpose in life is to kill the sorcerer.”

The Cold And The Dark: Four stories of Kaijus, Giant Mechs, Girl Kings, and Hollow Earth by James R. Tuck

James R. Tuck comes with four exciting stories. THE COLD AND THE DARK- Frost Giants return to modern-day Oslo, Norway. A fighter pilot named Arne finds himself confronted with Norse dark magick and a ten-story tall Mech fashioned after the Allfather Odin. Is there hope? Or only the cold and the dark that waits for us all? THE GIRL KING- When Christina, only daughter of King Gustavas the Remorseless, finds the Devil's Bible in a bone church she will never be the same. And neither will the world she lives in. GODRIDER- Tokyo, Kaiju, a wounded soldier, and a gigantic Mech Death God. What more could you ask for? CHAMPION OF HOLLOW EARTH- A spell drags Big Jim Magnum from Detroit and 1972 into the midst of Hollow Earth where he finds humans enslaved to Occult Nazi Lizard-men called the Kurg. Can the Kung-Fu P.I. with the .44 caliber attitude make a difference in such a world? Find out in this rollicking pulp novella.

Freedom Ring (SERPENTIA Book 2) by Frances Pauli

Sometimes the hardest part of being the hero is knowing when not to… Sookahr has been cast out, forced to live in exile while the Burrow’s corruption continues. He’s determined to stop the crimes of his people, so when an encounter with the terrifying rebel rodents brings him an unexpected ally, his quest begins anew. From the great nursery tower to the heart of the darkest jungle, Sookahr and his friends seek a path to justice, pursued by the viper general who wants nothing more than to see him dead. His dreams whisper to him of freedom, his heart longs for Virrlahn, and the whole of Serpentia is threaded through with oppression, subjugation, and war. Dive into the latest Serepentia adventure!

Valhalla with a Twist of Lethe: and Other Strange Tales by Satyros Phil Brucato (Author), Sandra Damiana Swan (Artist)

Dragons' daughters. Rock-star gods. A loophole-finding lawyer with a literal Faerie Godfather. Twenty-five tales of music, magic, and various forms of mayhem from Satyros Phil Brucato (Mage: The Ascension, Weird Tales, Powerchords: Music, Magic & Urban Fantasy). In this collection of fantasy and horror, you'll find ravenous rock bands, decadent courtiers, wintry fiddlers, and eerie flowers that sing to the stars, plus the paranormal romance novella Dream Along the Edge (originally published under the name Cedar Blake) and author notes for the stories behind each tale.

Disbanded by Frances Pauli

Award-Winning Coming of Age Fantasy They told him he was chosen, but everything they told him was a lie. Sookahr believes he’s destined to change the world. With his rodent companion and a motley crew of fellow serpents, he journeys to the farthest outpost of Serpentia, determined to prove himself. The quest leads him to the very edge of the jungle, where Sookahr encounters, not only sabotage, but a dark secret that could shake the foundation of his civilization. Betrayed and abandoned, Sookarh must discover his own power, harness the magic inside his dreams, and decide who he really wants to be. Because if he can’t rise to the challenge, expose his enemy, and uncover the truth, he won't just lose his way. He’ll lose his friends, his place in society… and his life. In a world ruled by reptiles, one snake must fulfil his destiny to overthrow corruption, expose a dark secret, and save his people… from themselves.

After the Stars Appeared: A Lizard Queen Tale (The Lizard Queen) by H.L. Cherryholmes

Uyazani had been a low-ranking soldier. A very good soldier. She had been reasonably happy.But that was before the stars appeared. Before everything had dissolved around her and reassembled as something else entirely. Few others seem aware that the world has changed and now as a special deputy to a new Queen she is charged with finding and returning others from her world who fled after the occurrence. Forced to conceal her true origins and feeling like she’s lost a huge part of herself, Uyazani despises this unfamiliar place. As she traverses the landscape in search of others who share her memory of a world past, she grows consumed with the belief that the home she remembers still exists. Disguised as a proselytizer, she locates an asylum patient and former historian whose earlier research seems to suggest the possibility of a way back home. Fiercely determined to return, she must coax answers from the battered soul. But his mind is not what it once was, nor is she the only one who wants to unlock the secrets held in his addled brain.Racing against time, Uyazani is draw into a deadly tug of war with others who have much darker intentions. She must find a way to fend off the evil forces, protect the historian and unite the waves of his fractured memories to uncover the way home, or be forced accept that the world to which she desperately longs to return will be forever out of reach.

The Lizard Queen Book Two: From the Ashes by H.L. Cherryholmes

When she was found barely coherent and staggering over sand dunes, word spread fast that the prophecy had finally come to pass and Lacáruna had been delivered to initiate the next expansion of this world. The trouble is no one seems to understand how. Neither does Lacáruna: Amy Darlidale, though a CEO back in her world, is way out of her league, has a price on her head, and really could use a relaxing soak in a tub. Along with the young companions who found her, Licha and Jandro, Amy has accompanied the swaggering Colonel Dack Sangcertigre—a member of the Trotéjo, the secret society sworn to protect her—to his home nation in search of a plan to fulfill the Promise of a New Morphósis. But when Dack is taken into custody Amy is left to fend for herself. As the body count rises and she is confronted with raving rulers, military machinations, and crafty clergy, she quickly realizes there must be much more at stake than merely finding the prophecy. Despite dark clouds that seem to follow her and the maddening peculiarities of an unfamiliar world, Amy is determined to succeed. And, since she hasn’t a clue as to how she might return to her world, there really is no other choice. A firm believer of jumping into the fire, Amy is forced to put her trust in her small core of devotees as they struggle to push forward through unidentified destructive forces.

The Lizard Queen Book One: This Shrinking World by by H.L. Cherryholmes

Book 1 of 9 book series. 300 years ago, in a nameless world, a prophecy passed unfulfilled. A secret society that formed to prevent its occurrence believed it was their doing, while the secret society created to ensure that the prophecy came to pass wasn't certain it had been stopped at all. Eventually, along with the mythology of time prior to the great Lizard Queen’s expansion of this world, the prophecy of Lacáruna fell into legend. Split among three nations, nine ancient books hold the key to this world's creation but no one has the ability to read them. And many have come to believe the world is shrinking. The indications are there—nations' leaders falling ill, swamps drying, militaries gathering—that is, if those signs are being interpreted correctly. No one knows because the prophesied Lacáruna, a female from another realm and the only being who can read the Lizard Queen's language, never arrived. What they don't realize is that Amy Darlidale is just a tad late. Taking a break from a stressful workweek, Amy, recently divorced CEO, drives out to her desert getaway. While on a morning jog she crosses paths with an orange lizard and, on a whim, chases it into a field. Suddenly, she finds herself under a starless sky confronted by oddly marked and strangely colored people who claim she's there to rescue the world from evil’s grasp and expand it once again. But not everyone wants that to happen so there's a price on her head. This is far from the relaxing weekend Amy had intended.

The Seeds of Power (Elan Intrigues) by Jilly Wood

Her unique skills keep her safe. Until her greatest strength becomes her fatal weakness.Princess Christal of Larrochar learned long ago that to marry was to risk her life. At twenty-eight she’s resolutely unwed, trusted assistant to the King’s Cultivator and an expert in rare plants.Then, to her horror, she receives a marriage proposal she can’t refuse. All Prince Daire of Caldermor cares about is elan—the mysterious golden beans that bring his family untold wealth and power. If Daire wants Christal, elan must be at the root of his interest.Christal’s father would sacrifice her to discover elan’s secrets. The Calderrans would kill to keep them secure. To save herself Christal will need every kernel of knowledge she’s ever gleaned. And the support of Kiran Randsen, elite soldier turned Calderran bodyguard, who may be something even rarer than elan—a man she’d trust with her life.The Seeds of Power is the first book in the Elan Intrigues fantasy romance series. If you like strong heroines, chivalrous heroes, natural magic, and life-or-death stakes, then you’ll love this powerful historical fantasy by award-winning author Jilly Wood.Dig in to The Seeds of Power and share Christal’s adventure today!

The Bone and the Bane: A Century of Iron and Gold (Book One) by R.A. Lorensen

Tolkien meets Tolstoy in the new literary, epic fantasy series, A Century of Iron and Gold. Escape to dwarven lands, where cozy stone halls are warmed by fires and massive feasts. The friendly mushroom folk called Strüm amble about the halls of the high dwarven society of Belhaven, where family fates are intertwined and political and social intrigue rule the day. "None hail Gildeloreon, Breaker of Oaths!" has become a passcode among the high dwarves of good society. The usurper Gildeloreon has stolen the crown and threatens to throw the world into war as he presses to unite the dwarven kingdoms under his yoke. Follow the intricate and troubled family lives of three high dwarvish clans--the Blackbellows, Mournfrosts, and Polaxes--as their familiar world of feasts and parlors is turned upside down. Epic fantasy meets classic literature in A Century of Iron and Gold, an original re-boot of the classic masterpiece, War & Peace by Leo Tolstoy. Forget the corsets and ribbons of the Victorian days, as gathering halls fill with hauberks, daggers, mystical chanting, and heavily cloaked dwarves drinking black rum, oily coffee, and strange brews. Fantasy lovers will enjoy the family sagas, romantic intrigues, epic battles, and deep lore of the land of Yronwoden, and the cheery and mysterious Strüm who came from the woods and now grace the halls and streets of the dwarven lands. R. A. Lorensen is a writer from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

The Heiress of Gaia by Dauphne Paige

Ayne is the heiress to the throne of Gaia; she’s been trained and prepped and told her entire life that this is what she’s destined for. But when a traveler tells her of his adventures, she can’t help but feel trapped, longing to see anything besides her palace walls. Sneaking from her chambers with her faithful gerbil, Caz, she follows the man into the night. Little does she know that the man isn’t just a passing traveler, he’s actually a spy, sent to capture and hand over the heiress of Gaia to the queen of Klymora. Inside the Klymora palace she’s forced to serve on the Caledonia Court, where she discovers a treacherous secret harbored within their walls. The only people she can confide in are Miss Dendlewind and Prince Talin. After a failed attempt at escaping, she’s pushed into a marriage with the enemy prince, promising that the war between their kingdoms will stop. But with lies, magic, and murder causing mayhem in her life...who can she really trust?

The Accidental World by K.A Griffin

If my return is delayed, then you are in danger.Set your plan into motion.Appropriate dress is required . . . Ethan Scott lives with his grandfather above Bingham’s Rare Artifacts, an unusual store with even more unusual customers. He’s a whiz at a board game only he and his grandfather seem to have heard of, and rather than friends, he surrounds himself with the trappings of an unknown past. Until his grandfather goes missing, leaving behind a cryptic letter, a valuable gift, and a very confused grandson. To save him, Ethan must conquer time and space and embrace an unlikely destiny. But as he plays the part that seems to have been written for him, Ethan is swept up in his grandfather’s secret but not-so-distant past, and discovers that his own future is wrapped up in it. And when his lines run out, Ethan must choose between becoming the hero he was born to be or losing his grandfather forever.Unless he can find another way. The Accidental World is for all readers who understand there’s more to reality than meets the eye, who dream of another world just beyond reach, and who sometimes wish time ran a little bit differently.

Adjacent Monsters: A Duology of Nightmares by Luke TarziaN

BOOK 1: THE WORLD MAKER PARABLE Guilt will always call you back... Rhona is a faithful servant of the country Jémoon and a woman in love. Everything changes when her beloved sets the ravenous Vulture goddess loose upon the land. Forced to execute the woman she loves for committing treason, Rhona discovers a profound correlation between morality and truth. A connection that might save her people or annihilate them all. You are a lie... Varésh Lúm-talé is many things, most of all a genocidal liar. A falsity searching for the Phoenix goddess whom he believes can help him rectify his atrocities. Such an undertaking is an arduous one for a man with missing memories and a conscience set on rending him from inside out. A man whose journey leads to Hang-Dead Forest and a meeting with a Vulture goddess who is not entirely as she seems. BOOK 2: THE WORLD BREAKER REQUIEM Prince of Woe... Avaria Norrith is the adopted heir to the Ariathan throne. But that means little to a man who, for the better part of fifteen years, has sought and failed to earn his mother's love. Fueled by pride and envy, Avaria seeks the means to prove himself and cast away his mental chains. When he's tasked with the recreation of The Raven's Rage he sees his chance, for with the infamous blade he can rewrite history and start anew. Daughter of the Mountain... Erath has not felt sunlight for a century. Not since Ariath condemned her people to a life of darkness with their misuse of The Raven's Rage. But when an old friend comes seeking the remnants of the ancient sword, Erath cannot contain her curiosity and resolves to lend her aid. Is it true-can history be revised? Can her people be reclaimed?

Of Fae and Hate by Quirah Casey

Hate is a strong word, but at the Nadouraz Academy it’s deadly. I never wanted to attend Nadouraz Academy. The school for fae is full of spoiled, bratty, powerful royals. I’m none of those things. Most importantly, no one even knows if I’m even fae. The first week of school I find myself in a rivalry with more fae than I can keep track of, but it becomes the least of my worries when I end up cursed. What’s worse is that the curse binds me to three fae I hate and one who just may be a demon from the darkest pits of hell: Soskia, Alik, Fox, and Brynsyn. Now a promise to give the pretentious academy a try, an unbreakable contract, and a wicked curse may seal my death.

Path of a Novice: The Silvan Book I by R.K Lander

Book I in the best-selling epic fantasy series The Silvan Saga. The final instalment is now available for pre-order. A fearless young warrior with a shrouded past. An implacable traitor to the throne. The path towards a destiny only a god foresaw. A young immortal embarks on his first patrol as a novice warrior. With no father and a mother he hardly remembers, the half-blood Silvan battles the enemy from without, and the prejudice from within. As Fel'annár learns the ways of a warrior at the hands of the elven king's veterans, unknown allies strive to protect him from dangers he doesn't yet understand. For them, it is only a matter of time before the Silvan's identity is revealed and a traitor to the crown strikes from afar. As Sand Lords and Deviants threaten the people of the Great Forest, the Silvan puts his martial skills to the test for the first time. But things don't go quite the way he planned when an arcane power begins to emerge. Under the guidance of his captain and lieutenant, Fel'annár steps upon a long path towards understanding who he is, what he is and the destiny that awaits him. All he must do is trust the right people, avoid the long arm of the enemy, and stay alive to fulfil his purpose. If you love high fantasy worlds with compelling characters on a dangerous mission, read Path of a Novice, the first instalment in the international best-selling epic fantasy series, The Silvan Saga. The sixth and final book is now available on pre-order.

Children of the Wise Oak by Oliver J Tooley

Blyth, Teague, and Abbon, three brothers of the Durotriges tribe in southern Britain, discover a strange old man, living alone in the forest, who warns them of a coming storm. Soon afterwards, their father returns from travelling in distant lands. But then, terrible events force them to flee from their village; the only home they have ever known. The old man teaches them some magic, before they embark on a journey across the sea to Gaul, guided by the warrior mage Gwenn. Gwenn brings them to train with the mysterious Deru-Weidi, but will their magic be enough when they come face to face with the mighty city of Rome? Set in a historically accurate backdrop of iron age Britain, Gaul, and the Roman Republic; “Children of the Wise Oak” is a historical fantasy featuring magical realism, Celtic culture and religion, the occasional dragon, and more. Age suitability. Recommended minimum age of 11-13 (with parental guidance) for the series. Book 1 contains some moderate violence, including battles, individual combat, Roman games, and a ritual killing. Later books in the series also contain some mild sexual content and some moderately adult themes.

This Fractured Mage (The Librarian Chronicles Book 1) by L.J Rivers

Paige Pine remembers everything she’s read. Ever. At thirty-two, she’s dying for a fresh start. She finally lands her dream job, but restoring the Oslo Magica Library after a disastrous fire requires a lot more than a mage with a linguistic party-trick. The Magistry slaps a crazy deadline in her face with even crazier conditions. Paige has only weeks to procure a Grade A artifact, or they’ll shut the library down. And with it, her career. When all hope seems lost, a runic spell appears, promising to unearth an artifact from the Norse gods into the twenty-first century. Paige must risk everything to find it because if she fails, it could all go up in flames. Again. This Fractured Mage is the first book in The Librarian Chronicles, an Urban Fantasy series where modern day meets ancient myths. Delve into a story of sentient libraries, meddlesome ghosts, cheeky squirrel sprites, and unexpected romance.

Descent into Zarkalfyn by Alena Morgan

Moira wants nothing more than to leave her abusive father behind, but her plans are interrupted when her village is attacked by raiders led by a knight in black armor. When she captures and unmasks this knight, she discovers that he’s a young man under a cruel dark elf queen’s spell. As the spell weakens, his true self emerges, and her heart goes out to him. If she wants to save him – and save herself – she must travel to Zarkalfyn, the dark elf kingdom, and bargain for his freedom…if she can survive the quest.

Dreadful Beauty by L.M Rapp

Nymphosis, a disease that turns humans into Chimeras, is ravaging the land of Gashom. The More-Than-Pure, determined to protect themselves, have seized power and enacted segregationist laws. Neria, the daughter of a high dignitary, witnesses more and more of the Chimeras being ruthlessly executed. When she learns she is afflicted by the very disease her father is determined to eradicate, she’s forced to surrender her privileges. She flees the capital amid her terrifying transformation and traverses the strange wilds to seek refuge with others like her. But she knows what’s happening isn’t right. Find out how Neria develops the courage to fight oppression in this inspiring and elegantly written fantasy novel that pushes all to look deeper. A perfect book club recommendation to change things up!

Taming Demons for Beginners (The Guild Codex: Demonized Book 1) by Annette Marie

Rule one: Don't look at the demon. When I arrived at my uncle's house, I expected my relatives to be like me—outcast sorcerers who don't practice magic. I was right about the sorcery, but wrong about everything else. Rule two: Don't listen to the demon. My uncle chose a far deadlier power. He calls creatures of darkness into our world, binds them into service contracts, and sells them to the highest bidder. And I'm supposed to act like I don't know how illegal and dangerous it is. Rule three: Don't talk to the demon. All I had to do was keep my nose out of it. Pretend I didn't find the summoning circle in the basement. Pretend I didn't notice the shadowy being trapped inside it. Pretend I didn't break the rules. But I did, and now it's too late. -- From the author of The Guild Codex: Spellbound comes a new series that will plunge an unprepared young woman into the darkest magic of the mythic world.

The One and Only Crystal Druid (The Guild Codex: Unveiled Book 1) by Annette Marie

Ten years ago, I risked everything on a nameless boy. I came out the other side with a murder conviction, a prison sentence, and a minor case of amnesia. I forgot everything about that boy, and now I'm out on parole, just a nobody witch volunteering at an animal rescue and keeping a low profile. Everything was fine until the notorious Crystal Druid showed up to hunt a powerful fae that's leaving a trail of dead bodies in its wake—bodies that the local ex-con, me, will be blamed for. To save my own hide, I offer to help him. But with every clash of temper between us, something inside me cracks a little more. The closer we get to our target—and the closer I get to the guarded Crystal Druid—the more my missing memories loom. The fae killer is far deadlier than I imagined—but so is the boy I forgot. And the only question now is which one will destroy me first. -- From the author of the best-selling Guild Codex books comes a new series that delves into the dark, dangerous world of druids and fae alongside two ravaged souls who may be exactly what the other needs ... if they don't kill each other first. Unveiled can be read as a standalone series or in conjunction with other Guild Codex series. For the full reading order, visit Annette Marie's website.

The Young Druids: Fire and Blood by Gwyn Morgan

Think you know about The Druids? Think again! Young Druids : Fire and Blood is the second of a series of three novels that reimagines Druids. Suppose that women could be Druids. Suppose that many of them would have been young. Now take a real leap of imagination and suppose that some of them could have real mental and spiritual powers such as telepathy and transformation! That is the imaginative jump that Author and ex History teacher Gwyn Morgan takes in this novel as he blends aspects of the real history of the Roman conquest of Britain with fantasy and adventure in this page turning tale of powerful and passionate young Druids fighting against the odds to defend their ancient culture against the mighty Roman Empire and British traitors thirsty for a share of Roman wealth and power. In this tale they are up against cunning spies, bitter renegades and the evil Wizard King of the last remnants of the Fair Folk. The Young Druids must use their powers and intelligence to try to stop the impetuous Queen Boudicca from a suicidal head on battle with the Legions and then try to free their beloved mentor, Myrthin from his dark and dangerous prison. Once you begin this carefully spun tale of courage, magic, fire and blood, you not want to put it down until it reaches its exciting climax

Were Tales: A Shapeshifter Anthology by Various

Werewolves. Berserkers. Kitsune. From the most ancient times, tales have been told of people who transform into beasts. Sometimes they’re friendly and helpful. Sometimes they’re tricksters, playing jokes on their hapless victims. And sometimes, they’re terrifying. Were Tales is a collection of scary, thrilling, dark, mysterious, and even humorous short stories and poems of shapeshifters, from the talented minds of Jonathan Maberry, Stephanie Ellis, Gabino Iglesias, Laurel Hightower, Eric J. Guignard, Michelle Garza and Melissa Lason, Shane Douglas Keene, Clara Madrigano, Kev Harrison, Beverley Lee, S.H. Cooper, Elle Turpitt, Catherine McCarthy, Alyson Faye, Theresa Derwin, Ruschelle Dillon, Baba Jide Low, H.R. Boldwood, Ben Monroe, Cynthia Pelayo, Cindy O’Quinn, Sara Tantlinger, Stephanie M. Wytovich, Linda Addison, Villimey Mist, Tabatha Wood, and Christina Sng.

The Winterbourne Chronicles:: Cursed by Camilla Calando

Camilla Calando's debut novel transports us to a land where things are not always what they seem and secrets show us whom we can trust and whom we cannot. Natalie and her friends start the rest of their lives off by taking a vacation to the illustrious Winterbourne Manor. Soon after arriving Natalie realizes this is not a normal hotel. Things lurk in the shadows and the walls have secrets they want to spill. Will Natalie figure out whom to trust and uncover some of the secrets before it's too late?

The Royal Green (The Royal Green Series Book 1) by Jack Casey

A thousand years...…since the Children of Mother left the Garden, the Millennium Kingdom is on the brink of civil war. Magic is forbidden by the Queen, but that will not stop the Duke Dereth. Records of the Ancients are almost as dangerous as their weapons, and Her Majesty is prepared to use the elite knights of S.W.O.R.D. to intervene...Prince Jadian does not want his throne, but is even more reluctant to let his mother continue to wield its power. Karathiel, the Duke's daughter, does not want her father's plans for revolution to succeed. Playing the role of spies, an arranged marriage may keep the peace, or only bring their parents closer to the edge...Arkelius, Captain of S.W.O.R.D., has sworn to protect a throne he has no legitimate claim to, even at the cost of his life. Evra, orphan become pirate, wants only to reclaim her lost treasure: the Prince himself...All plans are overthrown in the wake of a star falling from the sky, bringing an Ancient with it. The Sorcerer has returned. The Garden awaits. Great Mother watches, and beckons...There is no more time for role-playing games...Together or apart, Jadian and Karathiel will become the best hope for, and the closest threat to, the rule of the Royal Green.

The Fire I Called: A Bond of Blood by M Dane

Brimming with adventure and forbidden love, The Fire I Called captures the struggle of acceptance in an antiquated world. Following the murder of her best friend, Chalia Lainslaid escapes her perilous life in the city by moving to Belbury-on-the-Brook. Nestled in the British countryside, the stodgy village is about as exciting as a punch to the nose. Just as Chalia can’t take it anymore, her life takes an interesting—and dangerous—turn when she falls for the fascinating and beautiful Elanil. Elanil is one of Belbury’s secrets. She, like many others, is an elf, and her kind have been refugees in the village for the last seventy years. But she isn’t the only secret Belbury keeps; there is one other, one which will burn them all to ash unless Chalia can let go of her past and embrace who she is meant to be.

Fly Free (Light of Faerie) by Allison Rose

In the land of Faerie, lies are easily disguised as truths. They were raised like sisters, the heir to the Court of the Day and her guardian. And as rebellion darkens the land of the Day—and the faeries of the court fall under a dark magic that disconnects them from the land, dooming them to a slow, agonizing death—they will question all they know to be true. Sevelle, the Light of the Day, is destined to rule one day. She possesses a rare form of magic, the ability to heal the powerful connection between faeries and the magic in the land, the connection that gives them life—if only she could figure out how to use this magic, or even find it within herself. Jae lives in the shadows, watching over Sevelle as her guardian and listening to the whispers of the court brought to her by the winds. She longs for a life outside of the court, but knows her duty to Sevelle is more important than her own desires. But when an unexpected proposition comes from none other than Lex, son of the rebel leader, Sevelle and Jae realize their lives will never be the same—and that evil may be within their own court more so than in the rebels that oppose them. Walking paths far different than they imagined separates the sisters, but then a secret is revealed that may break them apart forever. Fly Free is the first installment of the fast-paced, enthralling YA series, Light of Faerie. Enter a land of magic in the midst of a power struggle, where all is not as it seems and love may be found in the most unlikely places.

Corvidae (Rhonda Parrish’s Magical Menageries Book 2) by Various

A flock of shiny stories! Associated with life and death, disease and luck, corvids have long captured mankind’s attention, showing up in mythology as the companions or manifestations of deities, and starring in stories from Aesop to Poe and beyond. In Corvidae birds are born of blood and pain, trickster ravens live up to their names, magpies take human form, blue jays battle evil forces, and choughs become prisoners of war. These stories will take you to the Great War, research facilities, frozen mountaintops, steam-powered worlds, remote forest homes, and deep into fairy tales. One thing is for certain, after reading this anthology, you’ll never look the same way at the corvid outside your window. Featuring works by Jane Yolen, Mike Allen, C.S.E. Cooney, M.L.D. Curelas, Tim Deal, Megan Engelhardt, Megan Fennell, Adria Laycraft, Kat Otis, Michael S. Pack, Sara Puls, Michael M. Rader, Mark Rapacz, Angela Slatter, Laura VanArendonk Baugh, and Leslie Van Zwol.

Sirens (Rhonda Parrish's Magical Menageries Book 4) by Various

Sirens are beautiful, dangerous, and musical, whether they come from the sea or the sky. Greek sirens were described as part-bird, part-woman, and Roman sirens more like mermaids, but both had a voice that could captivate and destroy the strongest man. The pages of this book contain the stories of the Sirens of old, but also allow for modern re-imaginings, plucking the sirens out of their natural elements and placing them at a high school football game, or in wartime London, or even into outer space. Featuring stories by Kelly Sandoval, Amanda Kespohl, L.S. Johnson, Pat Flewwelling, Gabriel F. Cuellar, Randall G. Arnold, Michael Leonberger, V. F. LeSann, Tamsin Showbrook, Simon Kewin, Cat McDonald, Sandra Wickham, K.T. Ivanrest, Adam L. Bealby, Eliza Chan, and Tabitha Lord, these siren songs will both exemplify and defy your expectations.

C is for Chimera (Alphabet Anthologies) by Various

This installment of Rhonda Parrish’s alphabet anthology series asks skilled storytellers to write around the theme of chimera. The resulting tales are part fable, part poem, part dream. But like any chimera, the parts make up a greater whole. Blend reality with fantasy. Mesh science fiction with mystery. Mix history with what should have been. They are all chimera. A shadow tells a tale of schoolyard bullies. A long-vanished monster returns from the cold dark. Make-up makes up a life. Alchemy, Atlantis, and apocalypse. These 26 tales bring both chaos and closure to dark and elusively fantastic geographies. Contributing authors include: ~ Alexandra Seidel ~ KV Taylor ~ Marge Simon ~ Pete Aldin ~ Michael M. Jones ~ Simon Kewin ~ BD Wilson ~ Gabrielle Harbowy ~ Sara Cleto ~ Megan Engelhardt ~ Michael Fosburg ~ Megan Arkenberg ~ Lilah Wild ~ Laura VanArendonk Baugh ~ Milo James Fowler ~ Brittany Warman ~ Michael B. Tager ~ L.S. Johnson ~ Beth Cato ~ C.S. MacCath ~ Sammantha Kymmell-Harvey ~ Steve Bornstein ~ Suzanne van Rooyen ~ Michael Kellar ~ Jonathan C. Parrish ~ Amanda C. Davis ~