Hunt for the Radiant Queen by Rhiannon Moore

The Chronicles of Crossadon begins on the planet of Hodesh Adoma. It is a world of good and evil, superhuman and sorcery, where some only have a brief life to make their mark while others seem to live forever. Cecealye Elleno is the last of her house. If she falls there will be no one else to sit on Ellizea’s throne. Now the sky is blackened as her kingdom burns. An army spreads across Ellizea as a dark and brutal figure searches the world for one thing, her. Joined by four others, she must find a way to fight her unknown foe. Cecealye was never meant to be queen, but now she must allow herself to realize what she had not been willing to see, the life and death of Ellizea depends on her. Just how far must she go to redeem herself and her kingdom? What price must be paid? Will she be able to outrun the hunt?

PRIDE: The Worst Sin of All (1) (Seven Deadly Sins) by Black Hare Press

Dark and twisted tales of corrupt selfishness. The Retort by A.L. King Driven to Death by A.R. Dean Wing Woman by A.R. Johnston The Perfect Model by Alexander Nachaj The Fairest of Them All by Ali House Peccata Patris by Andrew Anderson Malcolm and Amelia by Angela Zimmerman Homecoming by Annie Percik The Hunt by Brianna Witte Trip to Comeuppance by Catherine Kenwell Blood Pride by Cindar Harrell When the Wood Walked by Clint Foster Honour's Pride by D. A. Smith

Mirror Bound by Rhiannon Held

Verity is a phantom, a being of the mirror realm who can change her face—or she could before she was bound by a mage of the grounded realm. Now she’s trapped in a human form, forced to tell the truth and obey the one who holds her binding: Dakota, a hunter who, with her team of other mages, keeps the world safe from the more monstrous creatures of the mirror realm. But Verity’s binding is weakening. Every time she teleports the team to safety, she gets a little closer to freedom.Except the number of monsters coming from the mirror realm is increasing and the mages’ governing body, the Quorum, can’t figure out why. With monsters killing humans and all eyes on Verity, she’s fast running out of time to free herself—especially when she discovers that unless she can stop them from gaining access to the mirror realm, the Quorum’s plans for her realm and her people are far more dangerous than anything they might do to her.

The Unblessed Dead (The Hidden Necromancer Series Book 1) by Rhiannon Frater

When I was younger, my mother saved my settlement from the Unblessed Dead that would have killed us all. It cost her everything to reveal her necromancy and sent shockwaves through our stringent religious settlement. Convicted of heresy against our sacred Lost Texts, she died soon after. Since then, I have worked hard to maintain my Pious Standing so that when I turn eighteen I will be selected by a suitable husband at the Bridal Auction. As the large clock in town square ticks down to my eighteenth birthday, the dead have been appearing in my garden. If I’m discovered, I’ll face the Necromancer Trial just as my mother, oldest sister, and I did all those years ago. This time I fear I will not survive it. To add to my worries, an enigmatic handsome young man has arrived in the settlement. Around him swirls a green aura only I can see. Is he here to help me? Or does he have more nefarious plans? My name is Ilyse Nott, and I fear I am a necromancer. If I am, my life is over.

The Spinners web by Isu Yin Fae Yang

Who is responsible for spinning this web of lies beneath the surface of all we see? Are the ancient immortals responsible, or is it the new breed of mortal beings that, as their population grows, threatens the very existence of the immortals? As the war between the Rebellion and the Royal Council heats up, a deadly plague strikes the Empire. Amidst the crisis, a young royal, Cruentus Fate, is sold to a brothel in a play for power. As Fate comes of age, she must decide whether to join the Rebellion, ever under threat, or the Council, with its influence and power. Fate works to learn the truth of her existence, and the mysterious way in which she and her brother became part of the royal family. Her discoveries open her eyes to another realm, and lead her to the truth about the web of lies that holds her captive. “...among the best written, most imaginative, and intricately plotted fantasy stories I’ve had the pleasure to read since The Lord of the Rings. ...a character driven story, supported by a covert revolution, ingenious metaphysical attributes and events, and an imaginary world complete with a new language, concepts of universal laws, and a wonderfully orchestrated villain.” ~ Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews (5 STARS)

Chaos Theory (Grims' Truth Book 3) by Isu Yin ,Author, Fae Yang (Author)

In the Chaos that remains when the world falls apart, the truth can finally be revealed, but what do you do when the storyteller is a liar? Know this: everything that has happened, is happening, and will happen again. WINNER: Pinnacle Book Achievement Award With Fate at his side, Hero works to discover the truth of his parents’ deaths. Together, they open the doors of the Dreamscape, where he must embrace the madness within and see the world through blind eyes. Time is running out for Hero. If he can’t prove otherwise, he may once again stand accused of murder. EVOLVED PUBLISHING PRESENTS the third book in Grims' Truth, a truly epic series that will sweep you into a whole new universe. [DRM-Free]

For Better and Worse by E.B. Roshan

Boris and Anna's first baby is due any day, but the thought of raising a child in the war-torn city of Dor fills Anna with dread. Because Boris is so focused on keeping his struggling business afloat, he brushes her fears aside. When White Horse gangsters attack his illegal employee, Boris's attempt to protect him puts his own family in danger. Will doing the right thing cost him more than he's willing to pay?

Rise of the Witch (The Yaga’s Riders Book 1) by C. Rochelle

As with most beginnings, it started with death. When I had nothing left to lose, I traveled to the hut in the woods; the one no one dared approach. The witch who lived there recognized the darkness in my soul and took me under her wing—to witness her reign of terror firsthand and eventually, to inherit her legacy as my own. Now I’m the monster they fear; the one humans avoid at all costs. In this welcome isolation, I've attempted to forget my past and the future that was taken from me. Until three men appear, somehow able to break through my protective wards and see me in my true form. While resistant to their intrusion, I recognize they may be the ones I’ve been waiting for—the ones I need to ascend to my full power. Too bad I would rather grind their bones than invite them in. But something is mysteriously devouring the forest, and I suspect the threat may be the same one I barely escaped many moons ago. If it is, he will find me a more worthy opponent than the last time we met. I am the Yaga and I may be broken, but my edges are sharp. -- The Yaga’s Riders is based on the folklore of Baba Yaga, with creative liberties taken. Rise of the Witch is the first book in a steamy, paranormal romance saga featuring mysterious forces in magical woods, a legendary witch, and the three men destined to find her. Multiple POV (including her men)

Secrets of the Elvish Order: The Chronicles of Sophie and Benjamin Gorthorne, Book 1 by V.J. Magus

What if your strongest ally became your worst enemy? In "Secrets of the Elvish Order," Princess Sophie and Prince Benjamin of the Gorthorne kingdom must rely on unwavering wisdom, unbreakable bonds, and unshakable faith to come out alive. The Four Kingdoms alliance is no more. Now that the Regno king has obtained the Ckimszock Stone, an ancient gem that allows its wearer unlimited shapeshifting abilities, he has seduced an elvish princess and an unstoppable army to conquer the Four Kingdoms and beyond. Renaming himself King Dread, the remaining kingdoms must work put their cultural values aside and find a way to slow Dread's momentum. After learning of the destruction of the farming center Heafodland, Princess Sophie and Prince Benjamin are summoned to the mysterious island of the elves. Will Sophie and Benjamin be able to learn the elves' secrets to survival before King Dread destroys them all? This is the first in V.J. Magus' epic fantasy megaseries, the Kingdom of One, a new adult series that is suited for advanced teen readers and adults alike. Start your journey in a new world, where Magus blends science, faith, psychology and culture in a compelling and new way. Building a brand new world, Magus seamlessly blends nature with the supernatural, deep character development while stretching the imagination, and the grown up themes without the explicit content.

Dark Fangs Descending by C. Thomas Lafollette

Beware he who hunts the hunter… …because the predator can become the prey. When vampires infiltrate the police, will Luke and his ragtag band of werewolves survive as Portland’s Most Wanted? Trapped in a deadly game of cat and mouse, Luke and his growing werewolf army of vampire slayers are still a few steps behind the vamps and their vengeful leader, a man Luke once called a friend. This time, it’s not only their fanged immortal enemies they’re facing, but the very power structure of Portland itself. Dodging cops and vampires makes for a lethal contest no one wanted to play and leaves all of Portland vulnerable as their invisible protectors are hunted by a corrupted government. Luke will be pushed to the very edge of his abilities with no guarantee of survival. Can they escape the vampires’ clutches yet another time? Or will Luke’s luck finally run out? You’ll love the explosive conclusion to the Dark Fangs arc, because Luke isn’t going down without a fight. Get it now! Dark Fangs Descending is the third book in the Luke Irontree & The Last Vampire War urban fantasy series.

The Stone Mermaid by Aisha Uroo

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He will give up everything for love. As dark prince of the dark seas, Victor has everything. Everything except Ariana's love. Victor is Ursula's son, so he can't blame Ariana for not trusting him. He will do anything for her, but she is falling for a mortal prince. Can Ariana see that Victor's heart is true, or is it too late? With his mother, Ursula, against the sea king's daughter, will Victor's love cost him everything? The Stone Mermaid is a mythical tale of mermaids and other legendary sea creatures and monsters. This is an epic story of love and betrayal, involving Ariana, the sea king's daughter, Ivan, a human prince, and Victor, the sea witch's son. Love has the power to change destinies in this ravishing new take on a classic tale.

Darkborn Messiah by Tyler Nomax

Wake up, Work, Obey, Worship, Repeat. What a world… What would happen if a beautiful redhead demon told a suicidal wealthy businessman that he was chosen to be the messiah to save humanity and took him on a journey through time and space filled with pain, suffering, hope, self-discovery, and ascension? A genre-bending supernatural transformation story dealing with the modern world's devastating problems. A unique book guaranteed to be the first of its kind. A thrilling and emotional experience awaits you. Wealthy family man William Rudned was not as happy or satisfied with his life as he appeared. No amount of money, privilege or popularity was enough to extinguish the fire of anger and misery inside him. In the midst of a profound depression and thoughts of suicide, he was relentlessly questioning the meaning of existence and the way of the world we live in. It was getting harder and harder for him to get out of bed every single day only to go through the same aimless vicious cycle all over again. There was something terrible and beautiful inside him, growing, prospering, and consuming his soul. Why are we here? What is life? Is this modern world system the only way we can live? Do we really need money? Is capitalism the only way? Are we being told the truth about God? Do we need religion? What is the purpose of it all? Can there be a better world? A world where everyone lives in prosper, a world where there are no wars, where all are equal, where people are virtuous and honest? Is there an unknown power that prevents us from reaching our perfect selves, our conscious and enlightened selves? Only after meeting a beautiful demon named Milena, who guides him on a journey through time and space hell-bent on grooming him to be the messiah of the future world, will he find the answers he seeks. But his metamorphosis to be the savior of mankind is no easy task and the road to enlightenment is paved with desolation, pain, suffering, and most of all, his inner demons. In his début novel, Tyler Nomax takes the reader to various terrifying and tragic lives of everyday people via parallel universes and timelines in a manner that challenges the norms that we accept and obey unquestioningly, turns them upside down and offers solutions to usher in a paradise for the human race. Nomax does not shy away from declaring war on everything people have taken for granted and considered the way since time immemorial; Organized Religion and Patriarchy, Money, Capitalism, Royalty, Political Systems, Technology and every other aspect of modern life that he claims brings humanity closer to ruin every passing day.

The Digging Witch by KB Lawrence

In Icegrind, your secrets will kill you quicker than the cold... Libby Scarpa, prized witch of the most vicious criminal on the ice, is tired of digging through the secrets of smugglers. She has plans to sneak past the city wall and make her way to a new life. But an old friend finds a trove of maps that could rekindle an ancient war—a war the undying won, and which nearly wiped her kind from the ice. And Libby must do one last job. To save towns that have never sheltered her and people who have only feared her—and to keep a promise to a friend—Libby must cross a ghost-haunted glacier, evade an army of immortals, and rely on a man whose secrets are hidden, even from her. If she can embrace her power instead of fear it, she might be able to get the maps to someone powerful enough to save everything she's come to love.

Duality (The Duality Series Book 1) by Becca Fogg

Jex thought she was an average, post-college girl—until she crippled a drunk and nearly incinerated a gas station. When her elemental powers manifest, she’s torn from her placid life and shoved into the war between good and evil. Forced to rely on new allies, including the sweetheart Captain of the Guards and her alphahole Valen, Jex must come to terms with her newfound ability before her enemies succeed in capturing her. —Praise for Duality— ★"I loved this book. I loved the witty banter, the sayings, the hidden clues, and the many little twists that were throughout the plotline."—Goodreads Reviewer (ARC) ★"Finished this book in one go ... it was that good."—Goodreads Reviewer ★"I don't know what drugs, or witchcraft, or messing with the time continuum the author has done to this book, but if you don't mind losing a night of sleep and you're into contemporary fantasy romance, go read Duality."—TikTok Reviewer (ARC) ★"This. Was. Incredible. I'm obsessed and completely invested in these characters and this story."—Early Reader ★"Five hottest words ever spoken: go sit in the chair."—TikTok Reader (ARC) ★"Honestly this book is in my top 5 favorite books of 2021! The sass of the characters had me smiling and laughing. And the spice! This book got me out of a reading slump. It was definitely a book that I couldn’t put down."—Goodreads Reviewer (ARC) ★"Refreshing and new the characters were well written and the plot well thought. It really sucked me into its pages and it made want to read more and more and more!" —Goodreads Reviewer —Want to Know More?— I am made of extremes. Normalcy was key, before. I’d have a normal life, with a normal job, and a normal white-picket fence. That was before I crippled a drunk and torched a gas station. As it turns out, normalcy lives in the average gray, but I do not. Instead, I am made of extremes. Of fire and water. Of light over darkness. Of good over evil. Well, mostly good over evil, apparently. Now I have no choice but to embrace the not-normal before my world comes crashing down a second time—to piece myself back together with the family I found when I needed it, with the support of two men dragging me (kicking and screaming) to my full capability. But the bad guys are coming, and they’re coming for me. He’s coming for me. Ain’t that some shit. NOTE: Duality is book one of four, and ends in a cliffhanger. Make sure to read to the end for extra content! TW: The Duality Series is an 18+ fantasy romance why-choose/RH series. If you like unique magic systems, sword fights and action sequences, sassy heroines, and bonfire-hot spice, then this book is for you. Book One contains explicit sex and violence, and cheating as a tangential part of the story (not among the main characters). This book is not suitable for all ages and palates. If that is not for you, please do not buy this book. Detailed trope tags can be found on the author's website.

Captive and the Cursed: A Fairy Tale Retold (Heartsbane Saga) by E.D Martin

She must choose: follow her head or follow her heart?Nyah's merchant father raised her and her younger sister Payton on tales of treasure and excitement, but after he returns home from his latest trip addle-minded, Nyah must put aside her dreams of adventure and focus on more practical matters, like her betrothal to the illiterate son of the village chief. But when a roving band of barbarians kidnap Payton and the village leaders do nothing to rescue her, Nyah has no choice but to take matters into her own hands. She offers herself in her sister's place, doomed to travel with the barbarian army until their price is paid.The army is led by warrior Brandulfur, a man who suffers from a hideous, painful curse that's been put upon him and his court. Although he's officially in her country to aid his childhood friend in raising an army to support the king, he's on a personal quest for the book that holds the cure for his curse - a book that Nyah soon realizes her father stole from him.Determined to return to her family, she'll need all the allies she can get. But she soon realizes no one is who they seem, including the people closest to her. She'll have to make hard choices if she wants her life to be the same as before - but is that even what she wants anymore?Captive and the Cursed is the first book in a series of fairy tales retold in a world of Vikings. If you like sassy heroines, adventures spanning the medieval world, and a touch of romance, you'll love The Heartsbane Saga, E.D. Martin's new historical fantasy series. Get your copy and start your adventure today!

A Time and Place for Magic (Athra) by M Eugene Smith

When Miranda and her coven are visited by Raspiria, Queen of the Elves, they are forever altered by her gift of elven magic. With their new powers, they are drawn into a conflict between the spider armies of the Dark Lord and the last of the resistance forces. The story culminates in the world of Athra, with Miranda's children who are destined to make a final stand against the Dark Lord. The few surviving remnants of the many magical races, including the Elves, Dwarves, Dragons and Unicorns, join forces in this final epic battle. The fate of all life depends on finishing what both Miranda's coven and Raspiria could not. They must find a way to defeat the invincible Dark Lord, or all will be lost.

Visions of the Moon by Catharine Glen

A rogue assassin on the run. Former assassin Emamori Matsukara stands alone against the warring Ichiyo Faction. The once-notorious "Black Thorn'' struggles to protect the innocent and bring justice to the Faction's brutal raiders. But with a bounty on her head, she can't evade her enemies forever. When an impossible encounter with a mythological Shadow of Death leaves Ema critically injured, she finds herself at the mercy of three men from a rival clan — and they know exactly who she is. A tentative trust in uncertain times. Lord Commander Saitama Ren faces dwindling allies and the demands of a merciless high lord. The last thing he needs is a wanted criminal on his hands — especially one who saves his life. Worse, his closest friend Hagane quickly accepts Ema into their fold, while his stoic vice commander Akhito wants nothing to do with her. Yet despite her unknown allegiances, she may be the key to preventing his clan's demise. A bond born from the shadows. Alliances are uncertain, trust is a rare commodity, and peace is a relic of the past. As shadows spread across the land, secrets unfold and death lurks ever closer. Ema and her unexpected allies must venture through the dark night of dishonor and betrayal to uncover the world's inevitable fate. For the one who controls the shadows controls the world. For fans of epic romantic fantasy like The Gladiator's Downfall (Kristen Banet) and stories deeply rooted in Japanese history and mythology like Red Winter (Annette Marie). Immerse yourself in a Japanese-inspired world of assassins and samurai, honor and intrigue, sentient shadows of death, and a strong-willed heroine finding her path. VISION OF THE MOON is Book 1 in the epic romantic fantasy series, "Shadowed World Saga". It is a complete novel with a steamy enemies-to-lovers romance, consensual love interests, and no cliffhanger. ★ Recommended Reading Order for the Shadowed World Saga series: Temper the Storm (short story) Promise of a Storm (Book 0 / prequel) Vision of the Moon (Book 1) Books 2 and 3 (forthcoming)

The Hunter's Rede (Chronicles of Ealiron Book 1) by F.T Mckinstry

Only wizards and hunters know the true meaning of darkness. Lorth of Ostarin is a hunter of men. Lawless, solitary and obscure, he is trained in magic and its inherent order. This uneasy combination of pitilessness and structure has made him the highest paid assassin in the land. It is also about to throw his life into chaos. The trouble begins when Lorth returns home from a long absence to find his old haunts compromised by a cruel, upstart warlord who has invaded the realm and pushed it to the brink of war. Lorth's cavalier attempt to elude a political sandpit quickly deteriorates into a series of skirmishes that he negotiates with a sword and a reckless penchant for using magic against the rules. He flees with a price on his head; but no angry warlords, wizards, foreign aristocrats or spooky apparitions can rattle him from the dark stability of his profession—until he is captured and condemned to execution by a formidable wizard who serves the old powers. In his quest to prove his innocence and loyalty to the realm, Lorth discovers the value of his conflict between war and wizardry. But his quest turns bloody when love for a priestess and a will to avenge his homeland drives him to infiltrate an enemy occupation bent on domination and a blatant disregard for the forces of magic. This brings him to his greatest test, where he must surrender to the darkness of his nature to become a hunter unlike anything he has ever known.

A Crown of Cobwebs by J. Darris Mitchell

Do you take this dragon...? A halfling hooked on magic, a golem with a heart of gold, and a Gatekeeper’s thrall crash their best friend Adrianna’s wedding. She’s a spider princess being forced to marry a dragon. And if being married off for a floating castle wasn't enough, Adrianna must deal with a politically correct assassin, an undead organic farmer, the Vegan of Vengeance (yikes), and a literal storm of bones. That's if her dragon fiance doesn't incinerate her friends first. "A wild fantasy romp propelled by humor, horror, and heart." Kirkus Reviews Adrianna Morticia only ever wanted to be a hero. She never asked to be the only one of her sisters with a human face, she never asked for a dragon for a fiancé. She would prefer to spend her time saving the denizens of the free city of S'kar-Vozi from the very sort of creature her sisters strive to be. But she can't turn her back on her family either. So when her arranged marriage is scheduled decades sooner than she had hoped, Adrianna heeds the call. That doesn't mean that life outside her wedding stops though. Despite Adrianna trying to put aside her aspirations of being a hero, she is called on by the Nine in Ringwall to help save the free city and the Archipelago itself from the greatest threat it's ever faced: a vampire using the reanimated skeletons to totally undercut the local economy.

Amaranth Dawn (Daughter of Zyanya) by Morgan J Muir

Fate and two ancient vampires haunt the land. She must face them or lose everything. Maria Alvarez does not want get tangled up in any more intrigue, but fate has other ideas. A faceless menace haunts her dreams, promising suffering and death to those she loves. As Maria's loved ones start disappearing, visions of their deaths mock her. Refusing to believe her visions, she is determined to fix things. Setting out into the wild northern corner of South America finds herself entangled in an ancient evil—two vampires warring for dominance of the continent. Maria will do anything to reunite her family, even seek help from a vampire. But predators don't ally with prey. Maria must choose—become his for a chance to save the man she loves, or die. Amaranth Dawn is a historical paranormal fantasy with deep themes, magic, romance, and vampires, set in colonial Maracaibo and the Guajira Peninsula. It is the 1st book of a completed trilogy, and ends in a cliffhanger. If you enjoy genre-bending fiction with lush imagery and fully developed characters, then this book is for you!

The Wanted Child (Chaos Gods Book 1) by Aneeka Richins

ALL SHE WANTED WAS A HAPPY ENDING. Fifteen-year-old Ki doesn't care what half of the nine gods say. She will not let her parents die to save the Four Lands. Tavk, the trickster god, agrees to protect her parents as long as she completes his missions. For the promise of a happy ever after, Ki evolves into an infamous demonic fighter and tries to ignore her fading humanity and growing loneliness. Then she meets De: the gods' new Hero. The gods need him trained fast and Tavk is only too happy to sign her up for the job. Two years older -- and distractingly handsome -- De practically worships Ki and wants to be both her best trainee and her best friend. But he doesn't know who she really is: The Wanted Child. The one the new Hero, De, is destined to kill so the gods can finally destroy her parents.

Sutton Saviour by Taea Edwards

One day, a saviour appeared suddenly and was punished as a consequence of the witness. On the day of his father's death, Asher Sutton, the oldest son of Viscount Edward Sutton, had his life altered. Asher was witness to a life-altering event that had a lasing influence on his life. That day, he was altered from the rake he was destined to become by a power beyond his comprehension. He will never forget the vision he saw that day, which guided him to the woman of his dreams. The Suttons' next-door neighbour is the secretive Penelope Garfield. Her relationship with the Suttons was like a second family to her. Asher and Penelope had no awareness of one other's existence until the night of the full blue moon. What exactly transpired that night? What were the repercussions of their actions?

Grief by Taea Edwards

How much hope does it really take to pull someone off the edge? Amara Brayleigh has been on her own for seven years, eaten away by the death of her mother and plagued by magically-induced nightly terrors, until the day an entirely infuriating and overly-persistent Sloane Randall shoves his nose into her life. With him, Amara finds herself following down a path that was long suggested for her but that she never intended to follow. When the oncoming civil war that has shaken up her realm ultimately threatens the stable life that Amara has clawed her way to, she must choose between starting completely new elsewhere or following Sloane into the territory of battle. Only, the longer Amara sticks around, the more she learns firsthand the brutal sides of the history she had always read about, the intricacies of war, and whether or not she deserves a place among it. Follow a story where words strike deeper than blade, magic has a mind of its own, and one girl is forced to confront her grief even when life seems to always be two steps ahead of her. Amara will have to make all of the choices she has desperately been avoiding: Isolation or trust, magic or denial, and her great, daunting past or her ever-important future.

Ursa Kane by Stacy Bender

On her way to a martial arts convention, Danielle Kane's plane crashes on an island in the Bermuda Triangle with cities trapped in time. She is furious to learn that on this island teetering on the brink of civil war, women are chattel. The sixteenth century Spaniards want to lock her in a tower. The fourteenth century pirates want to enslave her. The Inca Indians would worship her as a god. The World War Two soldiers aren't sure what to make of her. None of them are ready for a modern woman.

A Mage's Guide to Human Familiars by AJ Sherwood

One mage, Bel Adams – needs a familiar, gun shy about being rejected by one again. One familiar, Nico di Rossi – Army Ranger, needs a change of pace and a new purpose in life. Plus one familiar, Garen Dallarosa– Secret Service, needs his ex-lover Nico back. One second chance – all for the taking. Tags: Mages, BOGO familiar, familiars as bodyguards, familiar bond, M/M/M, second chances, workplace romance, fated mates, magical shenanigans, Garen is part gargoyle, Bel part demon, Nico is a golden retriever in human form (though not literally), idiots in love, seriously I don't know what to do with them, Bel loves Garen just because he wants to love him, possessive behavior, not a single degree of chill from any of them, Nico is not allowed caffeine, Nico loves swords, Wicky is his supplier, lightsaber sounds, competency kink, Garen cannot be moved, he moves when he wants to, evil cults strangely don't clean up after themselves, absolutely no one's surprised, Nico thinks a magically booby-trapped cave is a theme park, cuz he cray cray, Demon Grandpa is also cray cray and approves

Hippocrates and the Hobgoblin by C.S Colvin

Following a tumultuous turn of events, Creed awakens as a reincarnated Hippocrates in another world, one in which he slowly remembers to be his home as the past and present collide. Mürindür has been waiting, and within moments of arriving, he is rescued by an elder hobgoblin, Ojin, as they embark on a perilous journey to protect Creed's bride and their unborn son, a child of prophecy and purpose. The world of magical beasts and beings, has been broken under Lord Leterum's cruel conquests, and his insatiable army of undead Caedere. Through the help of his long-lost Luxatio friends, Creed discovers his destiny on the path to restoring order and balance as the Child of Mürindür's time draws nigh.

Bloom of Beorg: Song of Glædlond by Jess Cippian

A spellbound princess. An enchanted castle. A mysterious stranger. The castle binds her, even protects her. Princess Alikina is sure she is destined to live out her life trapped in this prison of perfect leisure, alone but for the company of one silent being. Until the stranger arrives, mortally wounded, turning her world upside down. Who is this outsider, and where did he come from? What dark tidings does he bear? Alikina discovers the one thing that can save her kingdom. She slips through the flawed enchantment to face a world of pain and sorrow wrought by the hand of an evil queen. Can she find the courage to face her fears and boldness to claim the throne she was born to?

Lost to Witchcraft: A Story of Hecate and Aeëtes (The Asphodel Series Book 2) by Molly Tullis

Deep beneath Greece, Hecate serves the devoted from her home in the Underworld, keeping far away from the dalliances of men, gods, and the world that broke her heart. When Hera curses one man in particular, Hecate finds herself swept up in the affairs of the pantheon, and begins to wonder if she's intervening for the right reasons — or the right man. Aeëtes is both a prince and a demigod, who has never entirely fit into the realm of gods or men. He has always done what princes do best — run away — until a meeting with the Queen of the Gods results in Aeëtes being drawn into the politics of Olympus. Few mortals and immortals alike know the expanse of Hecate's true power, and when she vows to protect Aeëtes from Hera's wrath, no one can be ready for what's unleashed. Hecate and Aeëtes are going to have to work together to avoid Hera's clutches, but both will have to lower the walls around their hearts and learn to trust each other if they are going to survive. Molly Tullis’s “Lost to Witchcraft”, the second in the Asphodel Series, takes a look at the ancient world of Greece with a new kind of myth — putting the spotlight back on the powerful women that the world hopes we would forget, and what it means when those women fall in love. "Lost to Witchcraft" is a mythological historical fiction set in the ancient world; it contains graphic violence, swearing, and sex scenes.

Spirits of Sapience by Alex Hackett

A castle. A war. A battlefield of undead. Magic and mystery. Potions and poison. Escapes. Lies. Theft and torture. Beautiful fairies. Courageous werewolves. Evil gnomes and lost giants. Death and disguises. Strange professors. Love. Hatred. Mermaids in danger. And elves with secret passions. This is Sapience. In 1948, humans are not the only ones recovering from a devastating war. A decade-long conflict has shattered the Spirit world. Now, the magical inhabitants of Sapience University must reckon with the aftereffects of war. Yet there is something unusual about Sapience. It is a gloomy, isolated castle that has stood empty for years. It is scarred from the many battles that occurred there. Now, it is being reopened to integrate Spirits of all species - and even those in between. However, danger lurks around the school. The castle has just as many secrets as its students.

The Lost Dawn by Dan Neil

The Lost Dawn is the first book in an epic fantasy adventure series, The Daybreak Saga. It all begins here, in the world of Alea. Magic is everywhere, for better or worse. The Atlos family has served the immortal King Symon Del Gaddeaux for generations. Only three siblings remain of the once-prestigious house: Carter, the eldest, a ranger for the king; Lady Aliya, the second-oldest, a knight reputed for her mind magic; and then there's Keia. Keia Atlos was once a magical prodigy, but a traumatic incident cut her off from Gaea--the source of all magic. The loss leaves Keia heartbroken. Though she now survives as a thief in the slums beneath the king's capital of Genievon, she longs to unlock her magical potential. Given the right opportunity, she'd risk everything for a chance to be a mage. Dark times are coming to Gaddeaux. Keia's ex-employer, a violent outlaw with a fearsome reputation, is on the loose, and he's planning something big; the wild king gathers power north of the kingdom; and ancient whispers speak of a rising Dark Lord. Whether or not Keia knows it, she's at the center of all of it. If she hopes to survive, she'll need her magic back. Time is short. To regain what was lost, Keia must face her greatest fears, armed only with courage and faith that she'll rise to the challenge.

I Regret Nothing: A Supernatural Reverse Harem Prison Romance (Silverhold Detention Center for the Magically Delinquent Book 1) by JB Trepagnier

I’ve been naughty and I don’t care. They called it heinous. I called it a fun Friday night. That artifact was just begging to be stolen. Come on, an amulet that brings back the dead and they just leave it on display in a museum? That had my name all over it. But now they know I’m the Silver Fox and can tie me to other thefts. They intend to put me away for a long time. But I’ve made friends in Silverhold Detention Center for Magical Delinquents. Two men who are just like me. I think even the psycho prison guard might help me. I regret nothing and neither do they. Breaking out of Silverhold is going to be my best heist ever.

The Witch Queen's mate by Jennifer Karter

There couldn’t have been a worse time for Barra to be chosen by her gods as the next queen of the Neamairtese. She and a group of her people are being marched to the distant Empire of Victricus to be slaves. Headstrong and independent, Barra never saw herself as a leader, and her chances of saving her people dwindle when her heart’s mate turns out to be a Svekard, the ancient sworn enemy of the Neamairtese. Without her mate, Barra cannot complete her connection to divine magic and free her people. Silvi, a Svekard veterinarian, was simply trying to survive the march south when she was kissed by the Neamairtese witch, Barra. Now, Silvi has inhuman speed and strength to protect the witch, even at the cost of hurting her own people, an incredible dishonor. Can Barra and Silvi’s love overcome their ingrained hatred and prejudice to bring their people together and save them all not just from slavery, but destruction?

The Five Awaken (The Kingdoms of the Core Book 1) by Shawn A. Dressler

Lose yourself in an ancient world of epic fantasy adventure, full of beauty, wonder, danger, and courage! The Five Realms of Taeurn are torn apart by centuries of war and a great power stirs within their shadows. Will it be used to unite or destroy? Or does it have a will of its own? The Five Awaken sends unlikely heroes on a journey steeped in awe-inspiring landscapes, nameless perils, and unexpected dangers. Will they survive their great common enemy, or will they succumb to the darkness within themselves? In this ambitious epic fantasy, debut author Shawn A. Dressler crafts a world unlike any other. With its new fantasy races, vivid landscapes, and the constant threat of danger, you'll be swept away by this epic page-turner.

Dead Drops and Dragons by Seann Barbour

Terry Graham is a loser. But that changes when he and his buddies find a trash bag full of cash stuffed beneath a dumpster. Now they're rich, and everything they ever wanted is within their grasps. But before they can enjoy more than a taste of that high life, the money's original owners track them down-- and they're mad. Terry and his buddies will need to pay back what they stole, but they might not survive the experience. After all, now they know things that they were never meant to... The world is full of secrets, and secrets have keepers. The mysterious Paktritter now have Terry in their sights, and they won't rest until they have him in their hands. At every turn, he is hunted; by a man with too many teeth, by a billionaire who saw the fall of Rome, by a woman who can turn into a wolf. He'll have to fight tooth and nail to survive in a world that's nothing like he thought it was. His life will never be the same. --- DEAD DROPS AND DRAGONS is book one of 'The Pact,' a new urban fantasy series about a secret organization of supernatural misfits who keep magic a secret from the world. Combining horror and thriller, noir and soap opera, 'The Pact' is an exciting, queer-inclusive series starring a diverse cast of memorable characters!

Another Worlds Hommunculus by Samuel Act

Ellis died an unexpected death. Before he could experience the sweet bliss of eternal rest, a God-like being whisked him away to parts unknown. The God told a tale of another world in grave jeopardy and the need for a hero (or several heroes) to go there and save its people. It looked to be a typical story of transmigration when suddenly, something unexpected happened. Now, Ellis finds himself standing in the middle of an ancient tomb, with a lineage that wasn’t exactly normal and a body that wasn’t entirely human.

Misfit's Rise by Sara E Tall

A century after the Magi of Earth found sanctuary in an underground Realm, those whose magic is sub-par or are halfbreed outcasts are forced into exile back on Earth. As a powerless Fae/Human hybrid, Billie should fit right in. Except, she’s anything but powerless, making her a misfit among misfits. When her powers nearly destroy a human home, she's given a chance to return. Returning to the Realm has always been Billie’s dream, but the Realm is anything but a fairy tale. Despite its claims of acceptance and equality, ancient rivalries between the Realm’s magical species are threatening to rip it apart. Billie somehow manages to land herself in the middle, a dangerous place for an outcast to be. What’s more, the powerful magic that brought her there suddenly vanishes, leaving her vulnerable to the attacks of those who think a misfit doesn’t belong in the Realm. Staying in the Realm is her only chance to live life as a true Mage, but staying could cost her life.

Bane Song by Bryan Gifford

Some people just need a knife in the back… For Adera, that man is Urel Arellis: traitor, murderer, and king. Thought dead and lost to the world, Adera stalks the shadows, a revenant striking fear in the hearts of all, earning her names only whispered in the dark. Years spent dissecting his networks, cutting down his supporters, daring to stir hope in the populace, have all come down to this moment. She has vowed to tear him from his throne. Rebellion stirs in her wake, and beyond the seas, new threats loom. A mysterious enemy ravages across the continent of Edonia, one that whispers from the fires of Adera’s past. She must face her past to face her future, for Urel is not the only one with blood on his hands. One thing is certain, however: some people just need a knife in the back. And for Urel Arellis… That knife is a sword.

The Blacktop Blues: A Dieselpunk Adventure (The Crossover Case Files Book 1) by Richard Levesque

He's lost his girl and now his mind. Jed Strait survived the war, but will his homecoming be the death of him? Jed Strait made it through the war unscathed. Or at least, that's what he thought. But now that he's home, he's not so sure, because he’s plagued by horrifying flashbacks. Only, they're visions of events that never occurred. All he wants is to reconnect with the woman he left behind and get on with his life, but according to the visions, that's the worst thing he could do. If he follows Annabelle to LA, his nightmares could actually become real, but staying in New York with no Annabelle and no explanations will surely drive him mad. Damned if he goes and damned if he stays, the only path forward is the one leading west, to the final crescendo of either marriage, misery or madness waiting for him at the end of a road that’s paved with The Blacktop Blues. Fans of hard-boiled detective stories and Dieselpunk science fiction will enjoy The Blacktop Blues, the first installment in the thrilling Crossover Case Files series.

Water Music by Christopher Botkin

Imagine you are Monwyrt. You were born in the mountain caves of a rigidly communal culture, selected at birth to be a hunter. Without any tribal concept of love or family, you were raised outside on the slopes in the hunters' school, while others were raised in the caves, to become miners or craftsmen. Like the legendary hunter Smaelaer before you, your natural talents make you the most successful hunter of the tribe. You run further, you hunt longer, you always find game -- or it finds you. You always surpass your quota, much to the envy of the other hunters. One day, your talents draw the attention of the lore-master. She sends you on an errand far from the caves -- so far other hunters dare not go -- to a forbidden region of myth and mystery. She asks only that you report to her what you find there. It seems a pointless journey -- until myths and mysteries become real, and leave you in doubt of your true purpose. They called Smaelaer insane, and he was condemned for it. But if Smaelaer was insane, then, perhaps, so are you. Thus begins your quest to discover who you really are, and why the voice inside your head echoes, “a race of destiny.” "Water Music" is the epic story of Monwyrt's quest. The saga spans cultures and generations, civilizations and vast eras, even life and death. Is it real, or is it a dream? You -- that is, Monwyrt -- can be forgiven for suspecting it is a dream. Because it just might be. Enjoy your stay, and welcome back.

The Key of Amatahns (Argetallam Saga) by Elisabeth Wheatley

In a land where those with magic are esteemed and revered, Janir guards a secret that would send her to the headsman's block at a word. As one of the reviled Argetallams, she has the power to destroy enchantments and steal others' magic—an ability that has caused bloodshed for generations.Raised as the illegitimate daughter of an influential lord, she was determined to turn her back on her heritage, but when her power manifests, leaving a nobleman dead, she has no choice but to flee her adoptive home. In exile with the help of a fearless young enchanter and an elf sworn to protect her, she finds herself entangled in a quest to hide an ancient artifact from the kingdom’s enemies. But they are not the only ones after the relic and soon their paths cross with a rival from Janir's distant childhood. With no hope of help or rescue, the fate of nations will depend on a fifteen year old girl and her mastery of powers she doesn't understand.

The Ghostlands, Part 1: Erie Energy by CN James, Amy Joy

Landscapes shift. Ghosts whisper. People disappear. A dark secret looms… There’s a hollowness inside of Anastasia, a deep longing to be normal. But that’s not what she is. She can do what no one else can: she can understand the ghosts. There are millions of them. So many, in fact, that every city is now surrounded by an energy barrier designed to protect them from the ghosts. And her boyfriend, the only person who understood her, has disappeared. Desperate to find him, she must make a deal with her duplicitous brother and travel outside the protection of the city, into the haunted wastelands known as the ghostlands. What she will discover there will change her life and her world forever.

Nightmares & Stars by Kat Satava

A decade has passed since the Convergence Massacre that took Princess Alora's father and plunged her beloved Noctourne into war with the fire-wielding Soldaynians. Alora being next in line for the throne, her mother, Queen of Noctourne, diligently shielded her from the fighting for years. But Alora refuses to hide quietly in court while Soldaynia continually gains footing in their lands. To complicate matters, Alora’s 25th birthday is rapidly approaching. If her familiar does not present itself by her birthday then her Royal Ascension would inevitably drive her to insanity. It was the stuff of daymares. Her best friend and assigned protector, General Bist Tinshale, has returned from the frontlines to manage her safety during the upcoming birthday festivities. But there is a new awkwardness between them, one that's charged with feelings forbidden between royal Witches and Tinkers. Like a wish on a falling star, Alora hears a rumor of an ancient weapon that could turn back the dawning of the Soldaynian forces. When Alora steals the map to locate it. She forces herself and Bist out of the moonlit safety of Luminae Castle and Noctourne to lands they have only heard about from the memories of the ancients. Alora must risk everything to defend her family’s throne, their people, and their lands. Will she survive long enough to rule?

Heavenly Bodies by Imani Erriu

In a world ruled by the Stars, cruel and merciless gods that watch over the world, Elara has been cursed by fate. A prophecy that promises that she will fall for a Star, and it will kill them both. But when one descends to wreak havoc on Elara's kingdom, she is forced to flee into the arms of her enemy in the neighboring country. As she learns more about her own magic, and the depth of the Stars' deceit, she finds herself also learning more about the country she takes refuge in, and the enemy prince forced to train her into a weapon. Something dark brews within her, a power made of night and shadows, that begs to be broken free.

Disrupting Destiny (Book 1 Naturae Series): A thrilling Tudor fantasy romance where forever isn't certain - trust no-one... (The Naturae Series) by Jan Foster

She thought she was safe. Hidden. Happy. She was wrong. And now her life, her race and her heart will pay the price for trying to disrupt destiny. Once a mortal, when homebody Joshua is torn apart from his wife, only his belief in her innocence and the kindness of strangers keeps him alive. In a dangerous quest through the turbulence of Reformation England to find his lover, he finds himself questioning his own faith as much as being a fae. Heartbroken and alone, Annabella refuses to comply with the future envisaged for her until a darker secret threatens to destroy the realm and fae immortality. The fate of an entire race rests on their shoulders, but can destiny be changed? Rebellion, danger and intrigue threaten the future in a thrilling journey, weaving Tudor times with magical fantasy. Disrupting Destiny – forever isn’t certain, trust no-one…

Treachery of Water by Angela J Ford.

Foul magic stirs in the depths of the sea where sirens are ruled by the whims of powerful water nymphs. But when fever sweeps the watery kingdoms, threatening to destroy the race of sirens forever, a new hero must rise. Darya, a water nymph, is chosen to find a magical remedy to save her people. But the spell for the cure lies ashore in the Great Library of Nomadia. Forsaking the depths, Darya begins a desperate quest to save her home, her people and everything she loves. But her quest goes awry when she is captured by slave traders who bind her magic. Nurimil is a legendary hunter known for his skills in procuring magical creatures and artifacts. Unfortunately, a bounty is on his head and he’s on the run with a risky plan to secure his own freedom. A plan that becomes twisted once he lays eyes on Darya. Araceli the Faun works in the capital city of Nomadia as a librarian. When traveling mages leave behind a mysterious tome she becomes obsessed with it. As she unravels the secrets of the book, it shows her how to summon a dark and devious jinn. As Darya, Nurimil and Araceli wrestle with their own endeavors, they will soon discover they have the potential to sway the fate of Nomadia. For unrest plagues the empire of Nomadia. A darkness rises, fueled by a cruel sorceress with a hideous desire to throttle magic and rule all races with an iron fist.

Kershin the Fire mage by Stephen J Wolf

How do you control a power you hate? Kershin's attempts at a normal life have always been fruitless, but now he's sure he'll be cursed forever. After shunning his fire magic for years, he's now forced to either tame it himself or be tamed by a persistent mage hunter. The harder he tries, the worse the situation gets, and as he's hunted across the land, he leaves destruction in his wake. Hessia has been scarred by a fire mage before, but she's determined to never be helpless again. On her mission to tame the destructive fire mage, she faces trials that shake her to her core. Trials that test her mettle, threaten her beliefs, and decimate the villages she's trying to protect. Will she fall prey to her own hunt? The fire takes. The fire consumes. The fire kills. These two know that very well. As they clash, they discover that the threats they face may be greater than either of them imagined.

A Manx Daisy Chain and other stories: Tales of witches, fairies and mermaids from the Isle of Man by Jane Davis

How did the Laxey Wheel get its name? What goes on at a mermaid’s wedding? How can you stop fairies from leaving footprints in your butter? The Isle of Man’s supernatural inhabitants are out in force in A Manx Daisy Chain – a set of interlinked short fairy tales that answers all these questions...and more besides. And in Other Stories, an apprentice witch needs one last ingredient to pass her final exam, a woman is surprised to find herself the owner of a robot dinosaur, and a Bake Off competitor living on a space station has more than just the action in the tent to contend with. Born and raised on the Isle of Man, translator and writer Jane Davis can trace her Manx roots back to the 1400s. So when she decided to write a series of short pieces inspired by Christmas tea sachets, it was no surprise when they turned out to be set on this magical island.

A Willows Dream by Arifel Fae

Feel the magick of anshu's life force energy, as it courses through violeta veins, in a healing wave of sparkling vitality. From the safe embrace of her elvin hometown, a decade after the loss of her family to human raiders, Solial must flee the clutches of Kweane Ninra's Whyte Knyghte, General, Haleng-Ku. Follow her on a journey through vaporwave forests of Goddesses, Unicornis and other fantasy creatures of lore. Learn anshu from her grandmothers, while in search of knowledge hidden within the pages of a forbidden Book of Sajori. To keep its newly found secrets safe, she must traverse the emptiness of the red Bedorvish desert and its otherworldly creatures with the guidance of friends and Spirit Guides met along the way. Can she reconnect with her Eldarvish heritage in time to master the art of Meta and keep the mechlan from destroying her beloved Gaiann's Wood? Or, will she lose her way in Anaan’s Forest and ultimately conform to humans’ forceful scientific ways?

Realms: Volume 1 by Andrea Rollins

Astrid, a young woman living in the small, cozy town of Crimson Barrow, has always been different. Phenomena she cannot explain plague her every day of her life. One day, after a wretched morning in the square, she finds herself the unlikely target of a mysterious faction desperate to capture her. Fleeing from the only home she has ever known, she becomes wrapped in an adventure to find a new place to belong and a new way of life while being continuously hunted. Secrets are uncovered as she slowly learns who she is, but can she control what she is?

The hand that feeds by Frankie Sullivan

The Age of Industrialization launched humans into the modern era with the advent of new technologies. There was, however, an unfortunate side effect. Vampires, long pushed to the edges of myth and legend, obtained a degree of freedom and mobility never dreamt of before. With trains and steamer ships, they could travel the world without ever seeing the sun. Their numbers exploded, and it wasn't long before huge swaths of territory were under their control. One hundred and fifty years later, vampires have built a thriving society in the ruins of the United States. However, it is all about to come crashing down as famine looms on the horizon. A strange new disease has infected the human livestock and the one person with the answers is a lowly thrall, a human taken by vampires to be raised and one day turned, to become part of the new vampiric generation, whether she wants it or not.