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YA: Science Fiction & Fantasy: (for kids and for adults) Dawn, 17, lives in a small town in Pennsylvania. Things get weird one Friday when she is heading to history class with her two best friends. Dawn "falls" into time, and ends up traveling to Florence during the Renaissance with a teen named Baldassare. He explains that Dawn is a "Sensitive" -- a kid who can travel through time. He warns her about a teen from ancient Greece named Androcles. Baldassare says Androcles is taking reckless risks and jeopardizing the space/time continuum. Baldassare has a haunted quality, perhaps from spending years alone. Dawn is drawn to him, but they are very different. He takes her careening through Florentine history, with centuries flying by, and it rattles her. Dawn demands some time at home, to think. But back in her town, she cannot talk about where she has been, and when, to her parents, friends or teachers. She starts to feel like an orphan in time. When she meets Androcles, he is laid-back and good-humored, and he takes her to the Caves of Time, where time does not exist. Dawn learns more of what it means to be a Sensitive, watching the life of a great ancient writer from birth to death, and wandering in a sense, "inside" of great old books. Androcles says that Baldassare has projected the dangerous, delusional things that he, himself, is doing onto Androcles. Dawn must decide which of these two guys she believes and trusts -- and, with that guy and two teens from other eras, she must prepare for an epic battle in which the universe may be at stake. |
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Stars Above the Never Sea by Evelyn Flood It was said that to be loved by a Faeyte was beyond words. That when the ability to fall in love was ripped from them, they grieved for a loss they could no longer recognize. And it cost them everything. *** Selene Amaris is finally going home. After ten years of enslavement in the red lands of Terrosa, she finds herself chained once more, her wings bound and held in the cargo of a silent ship heading back to her homeland, Asteria. No one is waiting for her. Her people were wiped out ten years ago before the Great Shift, when the air turned to wind and water in a single violent moment, and the sea became an endless inky starlight. But the beat of her heart calls her back, and she will answer. One last time. *** Callan Edgeborn has one plan. Survive. To keep those he cares about safe, he follows orders and transports desperately-needed goods across the Never Sea – a sea made entirely of starlight, where one fall can send a man tumbling into unending night. He’s the only one with the ability to make it through. Selene has no patience for a cocky, lazy, irreverent ship captain, and Callan has no time to watch over an emotionless, cold female with infuriatingly captivating eyes. But as they both know all too well; it only takes a second for the world to shift. As Selene navigates her return, Callan finds himself risking everything he cares about to keep her safe. And with every passing day, it becomes clear that Selene has been sent back to Asteria for a reason. One meeting will change their lives forever. And one Faeyte will tear the heavens apart for a love that was never supposed to exist. Stars Above the Never Sea is the first installment in a brand-new romantasy series from bestselling author Evelyn Flood filled with magic, found family, emotional angst, rage and a love that defies the gods themselves. |
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Token of a Wolf by Cara Blaine What if the big, bad wolf wasn't actually the villain? What if Little Red found herself allying with him... And even falling for him? Roux Torres just wants answers after her elderly neighbor vanishes without a trace. But when her search draws the attention of a vigilante known only as the Wolf, she’s thrust into a world of blood magic, justice, and buried secrets. The Wolf is a shapeshifter hunting the secret society responsible for abducting his closest ally. Protecting Roux should be a distraction, but when he discovers she might be their next target, watching from the shadows is no longer enough. As stalkers close in and trust turns to fire, Roux and the Wolf must decide which is more dangerous: the hunters in the dark, or the pull between them. Magic. Murder. And a romance that bites back. Token of a Wolf is the first book in the Venandi Venator series, a dark urban romantic fantasy perfect for fans of slow-burn tension, supernatural intrigue, and sharp-tongued heroines who refuse to be saved. Expect danger, desire, and a vigilante romance that howls long after the last page. |
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Falling for the Winged Witch: A Villainous Twist on Wild Swans and Jack and the Beanstalk by Sarah Beran A widowed queen trapped by her past. A giant who just wants to be left alone. A fowl curse that could cost them both everything. Lindy never wanted to get married or have children—especially not seven stepsons old enough to be her brothers and a doddering royal husband. Just when it seems like things couldn’t possibly get any worse, the king suddenly dies, and her sinister reputation for casting curses means that all eyes and fingers are pointed at her. Rather than support their new mother, her stepsons seem determined to do everything they can to make her life miserable. When the youngest fills her room with water fowl as a prank, Lindy finally decides to take things into her own hands—and everything goes wrong. Atlas lives with his head in the clouds, and he likes it that way. His ancestral home is hidden away so high in the mountains that it’s practically inaccessible. But somehow the secret has slipped, and he keeps chasing away unwanted visitors. After the latest break-in ends with his prized goose missing, Atlas is forced to do the one thing never wanted: climb down the beanstalk. Unfortunately, the scoundrel who took his goose is now a swan, and the only way to get him to tell Atlas where she is is to help the witch who cast the curse in the first place. The nettlesome woman won’t give him the time of day, refusing to speak until the sun goes down. When she does, it’s to instruct him in the most ridiculous task he’s ever heard of. But Atlas really wants to get his goose and go home, and if knitting is the way to achieve that, so be it. If only the task didn’t threaten to knit his heart to hers in the process… Falling for the Winged Witch is a combined retelling of Jack and the Beanstalk and The Wild Swans, featuring tropes such as Unlikely Allies, Found Family, and Opposites Attract. It is the third book in the To Win a Dark Heart series, which retells fairy tales as old as time, but this time it’s the villain’s turn to get a happy ending. |
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Stableshoes by Jo Morgan Sloan Why would a prince need a ball to pick a bride? He's in love with the palace stableman, of course! Prince Darian has met all the requirements necessary to claim his father’s throne; at least, he thinks he has, until his sinister cousin Bertram reveals a law that states Darian must marry by his twenty-fifth birthday, or lose the crown. With only four weeks to find a bride, Darian turns to his beautiful, irreverent, clever friend Ashley for help before a grand ball is to be thrown in his honor. But there is another who catches the prince's living in perpetual silence is Eric, the stronghold stableman, whose kindness disrupts Darian’s plans to hide his nature. Each day that passes is another day closer to Bertram’s takeover, and he’s counting on Darian to fail. While Eric has the prince’s heart, the stableman also carries a secret mark that could jeopardize Darian’s claim to the throne. To protect the nation he loves from a tyrant, Prince Darian must choose between true love and living a lie. |
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Reanimated Love by Kevin L. Williams Elizabeth Lavenza is a tortured woman living alone in a crumbling estate. Haunted by her father's death, she is an outcast ridiculed for her appearance and otherworldly abilities. Tambora is a reanimated creation, hunted as a monster and tormented for being different. He longs to find peace amid the harshness of the world. When Elizabeth discovers the injured giant on her doorstep, what begins as a mystery soon blossoms into a love that will transcend death, life, and death again. A true Gothic romance, Reanimated Love tells the story of a timeless love between two lost souls reaching out. |
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Veiled in Argent (Once & Forever Kings Book 2) by Jonathan Hawker Camelot endures. Old love has been reforged in flame. The Once races toward the Future, leaving the world irrevocably changed. "For all the days that were taken from us... and for every single moment of forever that I want at your side..." Nine months have passed since the day Morgan and Aaron went crashing back into each other's arms. While hesitant to leave that small world all their own, life in the neon city moves at a pace far beyond that of home. Spending their days combatting the rifts, navigating the scrutiny of the public eye, and managing the hottest up-and-coming club—and their nights tangled up in one another—Etna's bad boy witch and his ex-cop turned merc are making their own path. With a single question, Aaron has plans to walk that path forever—no matter what ghosts of their past come screaming out of the dark. "What is magic even worth if it costs me the ones I want to share it with?" Saving the day came at a terrible cost for Shane McMillan. Now the second apprentice of Morgan Fell, learning things he'd only dreamed of, every step toward his lost power seems more hopeless. When a solid lead brings yet more disappointment, Shane makes a deal with the devil, and the price of what he wants most becomes far too steep. Hold on tight for the ride back into Etna City with the second installment of Once & Forever Kings. Veiled in Argent promises a rollercoaster of heated romance, laugh out loud banter, and plenty of open door spice. Morgan, Aaron, and their magical found family return—and the fight for forever begins. |
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The Witch Hunter's Debt by J.L. Coulbeck Monsters wake. Glass shatters. And Thrazo is the poor bastard left paying for it. All the orc sellsword wanted was ale, a bed, and a night without getting stabbed. Instead, a nightmare clawed its way out of a tavern alley and nearly tore him apart—until witch hunter Elijah Lynton, stepped in, bound him to an obligation he never asked for. Now the hunter has come to collect. The job: a village drowning in swamp water, mirrors that show the dead, and fiends wearing the faces of the long-buried. There’s even a witch tangled in the middle—though whether she’s the cure or another curse, no one can say. Elijah hunts like Dion himself is watching. Thrazo swings his axe and tries not to drown. But debts don’t vanish. One way or another, this one’s getting paid. |
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The Heir of Ash and Thunder (The Shattered Veil #1) by Elijah Stepanovich Some destinies burn their way into the world. Ilija Dragović has carried a presence within him his entire life. A pulse beneath the heartbeat. A second life behind the eyes. A memory older than the body he inhabits. Now a professor of mythology, he walks among ruins and artifacts with the familiarity of one who has already lived them. In quiet moments, the world leans toward him, as though recognizing something it once knew. A name. A vow. A power that once shaped empires. When that power stirs, it rises as memory. Heat in the blood. Light beneath the skin. A voice that returns home. Danica Madsen carries the same echo. Her steps align with his. Her gaze holds the weight of shared lifetimes and the cost of remembering. Their paths draw toward one another with the gravity of ancient stars. Devotion forms as a wound they both remember bearing. The world begins to shift in response. Across sea and stone, old gods wake and turn their attention. Each remembers Ilija in their own way—beloved, rival, sovereign, ruin. They are coming. To witness him. To challenge him. To kneel. To kill. The fire he once commanded returns to his hands. And the world prepares to burn with him. The Heir of Ash and Thunder is a tale of devotion and defiance, where memory is a weapon, grief is a summons, and love may be the spark that topples empires. Perfect for readers of Neil Gaiman’s American Gods, Madeline Miller’s Circe, and Katherine Arden’s The Bear and the Nightingale. |
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The Wolf's Wyrmling by M.V. Kerry To name something is to claim it, to describe its past, to prescribe its future. A girl with no name finds gold in the ice. It may be the key to protecting her home from the trappers, prospectors, and priests that all want to claim a piece of North America. But when a boy of many names comes from the United Kingdom in search of treasure, the girl must confront him and her own past to find her name and uncover the long-forgotten truth lurking in the ice before it is too late. The Wolf’s Wyrmling is a low fantasy set in an alternative history of the 19th century about a changing world and the power that comes from questioning truth and believing lies. |
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Crowning Soul (Heart of Noorenia #1) by Sahira Javaid Be swept away in this unique fantasy debut from Sahira Javaid. A spellbinding adventure of belonging, finding hope and where the price of a soul is another soul’s fate. Perfect for fans of InuYasha and Children of Blood and Bone. Nezha Zaman considers her gift to control fire a dangerous secret. A secret that unravels when she encounters a vengeful shadow jinni in a maze garden that has been stalking her family, and knows about her power. Weeks after seeing the demonic being, Nezha is torn from her world through her backyard pond and transported to another dimension which sought out the light inside her heart. Nezha learns from two unicorns that the dimension is her family’s roots, and the light is a fragment of an angel’s shattered soul. The three must work together to find the soul’s shards in a land teeming with shape-shifting jinn. If Nezha fails to stop the corrupted Iron Prince, the malevolent jinn at his side will shatter her soul next. |
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On the Origins of Magic by J. Lynn Carr Welcome to Elden, where books grow from petals and bones, and magic lives in the air… Artemis Fairchild, a thirty-eight-year-old divorced witch, finds herself at a crossroads. Burdened by a mysterious curse, she steps into her new role as Head Librarian at Wymore College of Magical Studies ready to unlock the secrets of ancient tomes and, perhaps, her own fate. Enter River Starling, the enigmatic Sigil Craft professor whose formidable presence masks a complicated past. With a penchant for solitude, he seems eager to keep his history buried and live out his days in quiet atonement. When River is tasked with aiding Artemis in her quest to break her curse, sparks ignite between them. As they delve deeper into the mysteries of magical theory, River can't help but question: Are their feelings a genuine connection, or merely a byproduct of the dark enchantment that plagues Artemis? |
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Kuxtal Academy: The Beginning by Mikayla D. Hornedo, Nelle Nikole In the shadowed corridors of Kuxtal Academy, ancient whispers echo through the hallways. Mira Canek finds herself pulled back into the grasp of her family’s political influence when she's called to attend Kuxtal Academy—Inecha’s school for the elite. However, the reunion with her older brother Koa is far from simple. As the owner of a notorious club entwined in the clandestine dealings of the city, Koa leads a life shrouded in secrecy and danger. When the veil of secrecy is lifted, revelations emerge, threatening to fracture their already fragile bonds. Ancient prophecies intertwine with their destinies, weaving a complex web of fate and forbidden desires. As Mira holds tight to the image of the brother she once knew, fated connections leave Koa grappling with the weight of his own secrets. In this spellbinding Mayan-inspired urban fantasy romance, the Canek siblings are thrust into a reality where the boundaries between light and shadow blur. Will they unravel the mysteries that bind them, or will they succumb to the darkness that lurks within? |
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EVENT HORIZON: The Dark Middle Ages. by Victor Neil Murray Sometimes a world does not die by the sword. But because someone once loved too fiercely. When gods fall and magic becomes a curse, salvation is not chosen by strength — but by the heart. Two brothers. One — a king, ready to die to save the world. The other — the one who tried to defeat death for love… and became its curse. A girl whose voice was stolen by grief will one day speak in the tongue of gods — and her word will be stronger than any blade. This is not a tale of good and evil. It is a story of choices that always come too late. Of betrayal born from love. Of sacrifice stronger than destiny. Of a world learning to breathe after the death of gods. When the stars go out, when love becomes a weapon, and only darkness remains — one question will rise: What are you willing to surrender so the world may see light again? Event Horizon. Dark Middle Ages — a story of those who desired light so desperately they unknowingly created darkness. And a legend where salvation and ruin walk the same road. |
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Fae Tithe : Book 1 of Chronicles of the Cursed Courts by Alicia Dingley In Seelieland, the Fae demand a Tithe. They didn’t count on a mother’s fury - or a Merman’s vow. Sixteen-year-old Eleanor Neycur was meant to chart her own course. A final year of school, a future at sea, and a life beyond the limitations of her coastal village. But when the Seelie Court revives its ancient Tithe and claims her without warning, Eleanor is torn from everything she knows and thrown into a glittering world built on control, secrets, and servitude. Back home, Helena Neycur’s world shatters. She has spent her life drawing a Circle around those she loves, and protecting her daughter at any cost. Now, she must fight against a kingdom that sees humans as chattel - and she will not do it alone. Beneath the waves, Lance, the Merman Helena once saved and now loves, is bound by the laws of the sea. But for Eleanor, he will test every boundary of his limited reach, even if it means risking war between land and sea. As Eleanor uncovers the truths hidden behind the Tithe and Helena gathers allies from both coast and current, mother and daughter are set on a collision course with the very heart of Seelieland’s power. And the Fae have never faced a storm like this one. They took the wrong girl. They underestimated her mother. And the tide is turning |
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Killed By True Love's Kiss by Haley Bono When Lottie survives her seventeenth birthday, despite her Grandmother's curse, she believes she's finally done it. No doomed romance, no tragic kiss—she’s finally free to live her life and mend things with her sister./ But what if she was wrong?/ And the curse was never coming for her?/ As the truth unravels, Lottie must untangle a generations-old mystery, take on death, and face the Curse of Love in the flesh. Why should true love decide anyone’s fate? |
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Realm of Darkness by M. L. White What would you do if the shadows were alive? What would you do if they were trying to kill you? The darkness is a dangerous place, and it’s all because of the Nightlocke. Born of shadows and King of all things wicked and evil, the Nightlocke is a monstrous beast seeking those to torture and kill. The kingdom of Odemark is barely surviving because of it. The land destitute, the Queen murdered, and no Lightspark to save anyone. The kingdom needs a Lightspark. The only person able to heal the land and the people within. But the Nightlocke made sure to kill her long ago. But Kymra has a plan. A plan to save her family from starvation and death. And everything’s going well... until she comes face to face with the Nightlocke himself. To her surprise, he steals her away instead of killing her on sight. Now she’s a slave to a new master and has no idea how to escape. But as she starts to see the Nightlocke in a new light, she begins to wonder if she even wants to leave now. Maybe she’s crazy. Maybe she’s officially lost her mind, but one thing’s for sure. Everyone might just be wrong about the Nightlocke. Beauty and the Beast meets dark fantasy. This enemies to lovers story is perfect for those who love dark romance or villain gets the girl tropes. |
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Snapdragon: A Thumbelina Retelling (A Garden of Fairy Tales) by Sarah Beran A spunky florist. A dying kingdom. A bond that could change the fate of a realm. Persephina’s idea of a perfect future has always involved exactly two her mother and their little flower shop. Sure, marriage would be nice, but it’s hard to find love when the only men Percy meets are there to buy flowers for their sweethearts…until a mysterious, handsome stranger shows up in her shop. But all is not as it seems, and when an innocent walk goes disastrously wrong, Percy finds herself in a whole new realm of trouble. Literally. Trapped in the dying Fairy Realm, Percy is left with no choice but to seek help from the so-called Lord of Death. Just when it looks like a future is going to blossom, however, secrets come to light that could change everything. Because fairy princes are not all that they seem. And in the end, death comes for all. Spring has sprung with these seven swoony sweet retellings. Each novella finds its happily ever after amidst themes of rebirth, hope, and new life. Each book is fully independent and they can be read in any order. “Snapdragon” is a combined retelling of Thumbelina and Hades and Persephone, featuring tropes such as Found Family, Grumpy/Sunshine, and Hidden Identity. |
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Dances and Danger: A Twelve Dancing Princesses Retelling (Fairy Tales of Ambrose) by Amanda Thompson A tournament, a threat, and a terrifying dance. Princess Gardenia loves her life, her family, and her kingdom. Being heir to the throne is a challenge she enjoys. Her father throwing a tourney to find her a husband, while not a joy, is something she can handle. If only the eyes she has dreamed of for months were easier to forget. However, Nia doesn’t get to daydream because she must focus on saving her sisters and herself from being forced to dance until exhaustion every night. As Nia watches her sisters fade, she wonders if she is truly fit to be the future queen—and if she’ll survive long enough to be crowned. Prince Dario of Cortes is eager to prove himself as capable as his older brother. Craving adventure, he hopes the tournament will allow him to do just that—and possibly find love. If the feelings he has for a certain beautiful princess are anything to go by, he has possibly found his soulmate. But befriending the princesses puts the twelve young ladies in even more peril, and soon the princesses are fighting new dangers against threats seen and unseen. Can the curse be broken before it's too late? Or will the princesses be forced to dance until they each fade from existence? |
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Diamond Wishes: An Aladdin Retelling (All That Glitters #12) by Abigail Manning A mute guard, a chatty parrot, and a diamond ring that could change it all... Few people have heard the legend of the wondrous wishing diamond, and even fewer have wasted their efforts searching for it. Kya could care less about jewels unless they can sell for enough money to feed her and her mouthy parrot. Her chronic fainting spells make it impossible to hold down a real job, and difficult to escape the guards when a charming stranger interrupts her heist. Caught and caged, Kya admits defeat as she wastes away in the palace prison. Not even befriending a royal guard can get her out of her chains, but a deal with a smooth-talking nobleman might... It would seem that the boy from the market isn’t the only person on a diamond hunt. If anyone can find a diamond ring in a cave full of treasures, it’s a jewel thief, but that doesn’t mean she knows how to use it. Wishes gone wrong and a power struggle between royals quickly trap Kya once again, but this time as a fake princess. Even a counterfeit diamond can sparkle, but can it fool a treasure hunter? Life as a royal sure does have a nice ring to it, if you can live long enough to wish for a crown. Diamond Wishes is a standalone, no-spice, fairy retelling and is a part of the series "All That Glitters." A collection of 12 treasure-themed fairy tale retellings full of adventure, romance, and glittering gold. |
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Rowena’s Song by Ivy Charlotte Dally Her song is forbidden. But laws cannot bind her... Denmark, 435 AD. With the banishment of her father Hengest — and the deaths of countless others — on her conscience, nineteen-year-old Rowena spent most of her life successfully hiding her magic. Life as an unwed peace-weaver, a princess raised to be dutiful and placid wife, has since been uneventful. That all changes when a neighboring tribe proposes a marital alliance. Rowena’s powers overtake her attempts at silence. On the run from her abhorrent and untrustworthy bridegroom and the desperate power-grabs of her father, Rowena is soon tangled in the threads of a dangerous vendetta. When she seeks the help of the Norns — the weavers of fate — only evil appears. All seems lost until two Britons cross her path, one with a bold request and the other with unclear intentions. The pull in Rowena’s heart to aid these men in their quest feels like destiny...but magic has tricked her before. And as the song within her grows louder and more insistent, she must discover if it seeks to protect or destroy. The second edition of Rowena's Song was released on April 24, 2025. This lush romantasy is perfect for fans of Rebecca Ross, Naomi Novik, and C.L. Wilson. |
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The Changeling by Shaelynn Long A discarded Changeling battles prejudice, an identity crisis, and forbidden love as she risks everything in a deadly Faerie tournament to claim a place and a future she can call her own. Titian, a Changeling, has finally carved a quiet, solitary life for herself in the Borderlands of Ostaria, making poisons for anyone who can afford them. But when a Fae lord she never wanted to see again returns and demands she participate in the Heir Trials, she is forced to do something she swore she never would: return to Faerie. As Titian discovers more about the rising animosity between Ostaria and Faerie and its impact on Changelings, she is forced to reconsider everything she thought she knew-and, perhaps, everything she thought she wanted. Alongside new friends and a tall, dark, and mysterious Changeling male named Jasper, Titian must finally confront her past. Will the reluctant hero try to win the Heir Trials and perhaps even Jasper's heart, or will she return to the isolated existence she desires most? |
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Olivia Beckett has lived through thousands of lifetimes, dispatching miscreant supernatural creatures alongside her sisters as the mythological trio of Furies. Memories of her past lives begin to appear and haunt her, and she starts questioning everything she thought she knew about her life and her duty. In the midst of a brewing war between the factions of Creatures, Olivia goes against all the rules and falls in love with a human, only to realize he may be connected to her mysterious past. Can she have it all, or will she have to make the ultimate sacrifice in order to stop the war? |
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Under cold moons by LE Van Veen HEIRESS TO A LOST REALM Aisla larkis is the Gheall Ceann, the promised one, prophesied to wield an immense power with the potential to save or end the nine realms of Talam. She finds herself burdened by the pressures of a prophecy that has been lost and mistranslated through generations. As she enters adulthood, Aisla has come to fear the power gnawing beneath her skin and lacks the skill to control it. When a mysterious disease, ailing her land and her people, sinks its claws into her best friend, Aisla rushes into enemy lands—a land with no magic-in search of a cure. She must rely on her training as a warrior and her own ingenuity to save her continent, but what will it cost? HEIR TO THE WORLDLY REALMS Weylin Myrkor has spent his entire life preparing to sit the Arden Throne, the throne stolen from the larkis family during the War for Descendants. His family has fought against the doom foretold in the prophecy of the norns since its contents first spread. Following his betrothal to the daughter of a powerful dynasty, Weylin feels more confident than ever that he will be the one to unite the realms. A scream in the woods stalls his journey home, and Weylin finds himself saving a mysterious female from beasts of Hel. With secrets, vulnerabilities, and betrayals knotted between them, will his travels change him for better or worse? |
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Rose's Untamed Bear by Bella Blair She touched me, and the beast inside me opened its eyes and chose her ROSE: My life was simple. A cottage in the woods. Warm hearth. Quiet days spent with my mother and sister. Then the bear came. Huge, wounded, and wild. I should’ve been terrified, but I wasn’t. Because when he looked at me, I saw a man behind the beast. A soul trapped in fur and fury. One day, when he changed before my eyes, into a warrior with blood on his hands and fire in his gaze, I knew the truth. This wasn’t fate. It was a curse. And somehow, I’m the key to breaking it. He says I belong to him. But what terrifies me more is how much I want him to be right. ALARIC: Grimbald cursed me out of spite, forcing me to wear the skin of a beast for crimes I did not commit. For years, I lived alone. Forgotten. Savage. Waiting for madness to take me. Then she appeared. A girl with fire in her hair and kindness in her voice. Her touch calms the storm inside me. Her scent drives me to my knees. I told myself I wouldn’t love again. But Rose isn’t just anyone. She was made for me, and now I will prove to her that she is MINE. Even if I have to tear the gnome’s magic apart with my bare hands. Coming this curvy heroines, alpha monsters, and fairy‑tale chaos collide in a whirlwind of dirty declarations, magical matings, and heart‑thumping happily ever afters. For readers who like their fairy tales filthy, heartfelt, and unforgettably fun. |
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Crown of Olympus by Kate Asher Thirteen powerful champions. Twelve deadly trials. One golden crown. And a prophecy that could ruin them all. For the second time in history, the throne of Olympus sits empty. With only one way to appease godly egos and negate a civil war, a brutal tournament is announced. The champions are chosen. The arenas are set. Olympus is waiting. Nyssa is Death's daughter. She is powerful, fierce, and feared by the living. Caelus is the King’s son. He was forged for power, and born to rule. She enters for reasons wrapped in grief and vengeance; to defy the Olympians who dared to look down upon her, and ensure that the fate written for her doesn’t end in disaster. He enters to claim his birthright, to prove he is more than a mirror image of his father, and to get close to the woman threatening to steal more than his crown. Olympus demands a victor. Fate demands a price. It’s not just about a crown – it’s about who survives long enough to wear it. And whether they’re willing to pay the cost in blood. |
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Rapunzel's Gambit by Mary Mecham Some princesses would rather be the villain than the damsel in distress. Desperate to rid his kingdom of a troublesome dragon, King Harrigan offers his daughter’s hand in marriage to any man who can slay the beast, but Rapunzel refuses to be pawned off. Deciding that a life of crime is preferable to wedding some power-hungry suitor, Rapunzel fakes her own kidnapping and joins forces with the cunning dragon plaguing her own kingdom. Together, they plot a grand scheme that would amass them both riches beyond their wildest dreams. As the lure of a reward for the princess’s safe return attracts men ensnared by greed and Rapunzel’s flirtations, the would-be heroes soon become the ones in need of rescue atop a tower only accessible by dragonback. But as her alliance with the dragon grows more precarious and dangerous, Rapunzel is forced to question whether she’s trusted the wrong side. Amidst the chaos, Griffin, the humble but brilliant squire, emerges as an unexpected ally. His quick wit and resourcefulness stand in stark contrast to the arrogant knights he serves, and Rapunzel can’t help but take notice. On the chessboard of fate, the swindler princess of Rookwyn must make her own moves with every calculated gambit and soon realizes… The real game was never about knights, kings, and queens, but about how a mere pawn could become a legend. Rapunzel’s Gambit is a no spice, diabolical fairytale retelling packed with villain vibes, a dragon/princess con artist duo, and banter that will have you laughing out loud. Join a diabolical princess on her daring swindles in this part of All That Glitters—a 12-book series brimming with Tales of Treasure and True Love. Each book stands alone and is written by a different author, so pick your next adventure and remember… not all that glitters is gold! |
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Enochian Memories by K.M. Daniels Nicola di Celestina is the latest in a long line of knights sent on an impossible mission: rescue a mysterious prisoner from the impenetrable fortress of Kilkeep. In all of Lutegel, there is no more feared prison. Inside, Nicola expects to find the person that’s been sending the visions guiding the knights to Kilkeep to rescue the prisoner. Instead, Nicola finds Orobas. Her horns have been shorn off and her memory wiped, and she only knows two things: she needs to recover her horns, and she’s innocent of her supposed crimes. With more mysteries than they can count on their hands, Nicola and Orobas have to turn to new and old allies to gain the upper hand on the hardline Kilkaun theocracy. They believe that Orobas is a demon, banished from sight by their glorious gods, and will stop at nothing to ensure she returns to her cell and her allies are slain. But the bases of Orobas' horns are just the tip of the true story of Lutegel, hidden for years by those willing and unwilling. Now, plagued by her own visions of the past, Orobas finds herself spiraling down a journey of self-discovery and hidden secrets. In the end, what matters most will be the fundamental truth that betrays the dark secret of Lutegel's past: the gods lie. With forces coming in on all sides, a final question faces Orobas and Nicola: who can be believed? |
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The Goblin and the Dancer by Allison Tebo Grik the goblin spends his days as a janitor cleaning the Metropolitan Dance Hall, drawn to the Elvish world and tired of the darkness of his underground home. He secretly pines for the ballet company’s lead dancer, Rosanna, but his own ugliness and shyness stands in the way of confessing his love. When a handsome rival appears on the scene, Grik’s jealousy bubbles over and he commits the unthinkable, plunging the threesome into a river and down into the depths of the earth. Determined to redeem himself, Grik leads Rosanna and Paul through the place he calls home: but even a goblin can’t be prepared for everything that is found underground. Trapped in the dark, nightmares both within and without rise to the surface, threatening to destroy them all. A magical and heartfelt retelling of The Steadfast Tin Soldier about finding your worth. |
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The Reluctant Godfather by Allison Tebo Burndee is a young and cantankerous fairy godfather, who would rather bake cakes than help humans. A disgrace to the fairy order, Burndee has only two wards entrusted to his care…a cinder girl and a charming prince. A royal ball presents Burndee with the brilliant solution of how to make his wards happy with the least amount of effort. He’ll arrange a meeting and hope the two fall in love. |
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Break the Beast by Allison Tebo Who is to say who is the real beast? Grendel haunts the land of Frisia in a restless need for vengeance on the human world that has rejected her. With a fiendish master urging her on, she attacks without fear of repercussion. But the arrival of a foreign prince causes Grendel to doubt her invulnerability. Beowulf is renowned for killing monsters, and he can have only one purpose in visiting to break her hellish reign. When the inevitable confrontation occurs, the battle between man and beast will change both their lives forever as they find themselves thrust into a quest for truth neither could have anticipated. Allison Tebo re-imagines the ancient legend of Beowulf in an epic story of redemption and grace in a high-stakes fantasy adventure. |
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Fallen's First by Kassidy Coursey Saer—the first demon and Pride himself—exists for a single-minded purpose: harvest souls to feed the ailing Devil who made him. The same Devil to whom he has sworn a vow of absolute loyalty. Until the demoness Neyu, incarnation of Lust, makes Saer question what he understands his existence to mean. Every touch or glance from Neyu burns through Saer—the irresistible pull between them at blatant odds with his purpose…and his vow. One does not love another above the Devil without consequence, so when Saer surrenders to his feelings for Neyu, the Hells shriek—and he's woefully unprepared to endure the punishment for his sins. |
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Middle-Aged Man in a Trashcan by William Brian Johnson Joe's lived here all his life, but he's not from around here. Street names are different, landmarks lie, and even money shows presidents he's never known. Some versions of Fort Wayne, Indiana are apocalyptic wastelands, others harbor darker secrets. When trouble strikes, Joe opens a trash can and tears a sixth-dimensional rift in reality. Inside lies a void where he glimpses the multiverse and rides unknown currents to another Fort Wayne, hoping this one might finally feel like home. He emerges at the same time, same date, in a different universe. With each crossing, his memories slip away. Only Nobuyuki, his shape-shifting kitsune companion, remain constant, and they are hiding secrets about Joe's past that he may never remember. In a multiverse where the next trash can might lead to salvation or doom, Joe must find his way back before he forgets what home is. |
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The Secret Shape of Worship by A.K. Asher Love, lust, and irreverent worship. Mina is giving God one last chance: to speak, to change him, to save him from the constant temptations that surround him in the form of the other boys in his seminary class. And what better place to confront both his God and his demons than a religious pilgrimage with his fellow students—a time focused on biblical study and solemn worship. But the god he finds is not the one he expected. A brush with death brings Mina face to face with Anubis, the flail-wielding Egyptian god of the afterlife. Drawn into a dangerous and seductive journey of raw desire and intoxicating revelation, Mina finds himself navigating a world where the lines between sin and salvation are increasingly blurred. But as lust becomes something more, Mina draws the eye of the underworld and is forced to choose between the safety of his familiar faith and the jackal god he’s come to love. And in the end, it may cost his soul. Exploring themes of self-discovery, salvation from the expectations of others, and the profound healing in loving ourselves, The Secret Shape of Worship is the first installment of the planned, interconnected Ancient Awakening series. |
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I summon the sea by Mona Archer I loved a fair boy once, and he was taken from me. I’m back to avenge him, no matter the cost. Every year, the fae king organizes deathly trials with human tributes to please the gods. This year, I am taking part in them. My goal? To enter the palace in the aftermath and take the king out once and for all. My advantage? I’m no ordinary human. Not anymore. I am a sea maiden. These trials, held in the sea, should be a piece of cake for me. My mistake? I hadn’t counted on my magic failing me, or on Jai, the fae king’s arrogant dragon-summoner, volunteering in the trials to protect me. I hadn’t counted on resurfacing feelings and memories. On the people surrounding me not being who they seem. On the tables turning on me. I am a razor-sharp thorn, a blade honed to fight, and this is when it all comes together, when it all ends. Yet I am foiled by prophecies and signs, illusions and lies. Who is Jai? What is the truth? And what price will I have to pay to find out? The legend of Theseus meets the Little Mermaid, with a dash of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, in this epic romance story set against a sky full of dragons. |
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Forged of Immortal Blood by V. M. Nelson A Norse farm girl fated to save the gods. A best friend and lover turned valkyrie. A fierce right hand to the jarl with a secret that might end his life. Their forbidden love for each other may ruin them and the gods’ plan to change their own future. Every year, the gods pay a visit to Skuld—the most powerful seer—to receive a vision of what their future holds. This year’s foresight will lead them to Solveig, a young woman fated to save them from their demise. Solveig doesn’t know that she is part of the gods’ destiny. She only knows she was born into a world that will not let her love her best friend—Hilde—and instead takes everything from her, including her choice of who she will marry. In a desperate attempt to plan their getaway, Solveig and Hilde encounter the gods’ seer, who tells them their prophecies. After that, nothing is the same. Solveig, desperate to get away from her betrothed—a man of great cruelty—runs away, leaving everything behind. Alone and afraid, death comes for her, and she finds an unlikely ally who offers her two different paths. Become the warrior she has always wanted to be and maybe one day return to her family or hide in a neighboring village and change everything she is, in hopes that the man she is running from never finds her. When the odds are against you, what path would you take? |
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The Witch who Chases the Sun by Dawn Chen Sometimes, true love is not the answer. ​ A decade after the Second War, Aixauhan Alchemist Ying Cai-Li seeks to rekindle her relationship with her ex-lover, the Inabrian Oracle Anne Barberry. However, the war changed them both. Estranged by their losses, Cai-Li has gained a notorious reputation as the dark magic-wielding Blood Hawk and Anne barricades herself in a castle on a hill where her family’s dark secrets lie. Rumors in the village say Anne is a monster, responsible for the disappearance of innocent visitors. But when the two witches reunite and begin unraveling the mysteries of the village, it becomes clear that scars left by the war do not easily fade. Things are not as they seem. Old ghosts come back to haunt them. Past truths are revealed. Can the witches be each other’s salvations or are they doomed to repeat the past that tore them apart? Fans of The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang and The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon will fall in love with Dawn Chen’s sapphic high fantasy epic about anti-colonialism, grief, generational trauma, and the cycles of war. |
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The Tale of Kore by Amanda Rautio In the heart of academia, Corey, an ambitious master’s student, yearns for a life beyond the confines of dusty books and lectures. After making a fateful wish, Corey becomes a key player in a cosmic drama that unfolds following a re-enactment of an Ancient Greek mystery cult dedicated to Demeter and Persephone. Whisked away to the shadowy depths of the Underworld, Corey discovers a world teetering on the brink of chaos. Dark forces stir, with ancient gods either missing or perishing. To restore balance, Corey must brave the labyrinthine passages of the Underworld, confront mythical beasts, and uncover long-buried truths to revive the goddesses of justice, memory, and spring—before true darkness takes hold. |
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Tales of Yamato by Odessa Silver Yamato. A land of lavish forests, full of life… and loss. The beautiful string of islands, surrounded by expansive seas, hide a harsh reality: Wrathful gods, dangerous yokai, and humans who could end your life with a slice of the sword. Follow the lives of those surviving in any way they can, while cherishing love found along the way. When the great sea god Susanoo is controlled more and more by the destructive part of his soul, he must do all he can to keep himself from harming humanity. A tanuki father goes on a quest to prepare his young pup to blend in to the dangerous human world and causes mischief and mayhem along the way. Lightning brings both luck and tragedy to a young boy who desperately picks peaches to save his sick mother. Fourteen tales will take you on a journey with humans, gods, and yokai, showing how each one isn’t so different from the other. And that, even in death, there will always be those who will honour your life. |
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A Legend in the Sky by Faye Oliander Odd things shadow Naila Groenhart’s life. Her touch can bring a flower to bloom and sometimes her eyes flash with gilded flames. For as long as she can remember, she believed this power to be a figment of her imagination. Until they find her. Ruthless hunters. Their prey? Her flames. When they lure her from Earth to an archaic world, everything she thought a lie turns out to be a dangerous truth. Until a prince—an heir to the very people who see her power as their heritage—offers to help her find a way home. But this quest is a dangerous one, that may demand an unspeakable price. With her hunters tailing her every move, Naila must decide what sacrifice she’s willing to make to find a way back. Especially since her presence put something long feared into motion… and ancient secrets, dormant for ages, are starting to stir. Perfect for fans of plot-heavy, character-driven tales with a touch of romance, A Legend in the Sky launches a spellbinding New Adult epic fantasy series inspired by the ancient Middle East. |
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Thorns Among Shadows: A Rapunzel Retelling by Ally Kelly Strong of Root, Strong of Thorn Meira is the daughter of a nobleman, expected to take her father's place at court. Bound by family duty, she returns to the capital city for the first time in years, feeling out of place as she enters the intricacies of court life and all that it entails. Since his father's death, a shadow has fallen over Crown Prince Gaelen and his kingdom of Alythia. Gaelen's stepmother is acting as Queen Regent, with a mysterious hold over the prince. Meira's appearance at court provides a welcome distraction from his troubles. Just as Meira begins to rekindle a childhood romance with Gaelen, the prince disappears. But finding Gaelen proves to be no small matter. In order to rescue him, Meira must travel through both the Fae realm and Shadowlands, facing obstacles that will test the limits of her resolve and forces that threaten everything she cares about. Thorns Among Shadows is a Rapunzel retelling for anyone who loves fantasy adventure, sweet romance, and a chance for the girl to be the hero of the fairytale. |
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A boy, his dog and a monstrous friend. 16-year-old Clayton Stonefly, who lost his parents four years ago and is being raised by his Granma Lina, just wants to be brave like Dammit, his dog, and face the town bully, Big Jim. That, or read Shakespeare on the porch alone in the Idaho wilderness. But Clay has an unfortunate he’s haunted by monstrous dreams of his family’s dead nemesis, Das Ungeheuer, and every time he tells a story, someone dies. That — and he just watched his friend, MK, suck the soul out of a man, leaving the man clawing at his chest. Who is MK anyway? Is Big Jim just a small town pastor, or something else? Something with insect eyes sacrificing boys to bring a greater evil? Is there a chance that Clay’s new friend, Penny — the one with the dark eyes and twisted smile — could be more than a friend? Clay learns that his parents kept many secrets from him — not the least being there’s a family calling that involves monster-wrangling, and a family axe with a mind of its own that may or may not be trying to talk to him. |
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Beyond the Border Forest by Molly Haniszewski Two kings rule the woods-the Oak King in Summer and the Holly King in Winter-and no mortal may enter their realm without permission. But when Rowan GwĂłzdek's older sister goes missing, Rowan must search the forest for her, risking the kings' wrath. She enlists the help of her sister's hunting rival Keziah, a trans (and very handsome) hunter with a mysterious connection to the Oak King. He offers to lead her through the forest to find a magical wish granter called the Bear Maiden. Together, Rowan and Keziah face mossmen, a wood dragon, and other fearsome creatures who serve the Oak King. To make matters worse, Rowan stumbles upon the Holly King, the Oak King's nemesis, and becomes tangled in the conflict between the two kings. To get her sister back, Rowan will have to join in the battle, even if it means she can never return home. |
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Blood of the Kami by Baptiste Pinson Wu For centuries, the Yaseki have fought the corrupted souls who seek to plunge Japan into darkness. But the fragile balance is now shifting toward the forces of evil. Ren FudĹŤ, a young Soul Hunter blessed with the blood of the kami, receives a mission from Amaterasu ĹŚmikami. This simple errand is a spirit-given chance to pay off his debt to the Yaseki. But as he and his new companion, a shrine maiden possessed by a violent land kami, take to the road, Ren remembers that spirits never give for nothing. The mission turns more dangerous and crucial with every step. The future of Japan now rests on their shoulders, and an army of YĹŤkai stands on their path. |
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The Seventh Sister by Millie Abecassis Seer Éliane is destined to a brilliant future as a servant of Aurië, the Sun-God. Everything changes when the High Seer, her superior, becomes jealous of Éliane's abilities and chases her from the temple. Having no family, Éliane has no choice but to find refuge in Sanctuary, the mysterious mansion of Lady of Clairemont, alongside six women living there as sisters and refugees. When the sisters begin to disappear, Éliane must find the truth about Sanctuary and its secretive owner before she disappears, too. A horrific retelling of Bluebeard and Snow White, The Seventh Sister is a tale about sisterhood and overcoming adversity. |
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Brighde Restricted by Leslie Sommers and Janice Sommers Cay’s Survival Checklist: 1) Don’t die For the past year, Cay has always been Bridget’s guide on her journey to becoming a Cuardaitheoir. While Bridget hones her magic at Danann Academy, Logan and Cay are doing their best to help her with the search for the Amulet. When the globetrotting pair split up – Logan to Switzerland and Cay to England – things get real for them both. Cay is kidnapped and tortured by the very enemies he was desperate to avoid, the descendants of Beira. He knows the lengths they will go to get information on Bridget, but he could never imagine what happens to him. Will Cay be able to escape and get to Bridget in time or will he perish at the hands of Beira’s kin? |
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Brighde Redefined by Leslie Sommers and Janice Sommers Bridget’s Senior Year Checklist – Updated: 1. Pass final exams 2. Graduate OCHS 3. Find the Amulet 4. Save the world - again Bridget, freshly graduated from Ocean City High School, is now on her way to start her magic training – in Switzerland. Without Cay or Logan, who are helping her by looking for the Amulet, Bridget is forced to make new friends at Danann Academy. It's just as awkward and drama-filled as any average first day of school, only now, her peers have powers. Bridget finds herself being attacked at every turn, from having her stuff set on fire, to fighting off Beira's descendants. To make matters worse, she discovers that Trip hasn’t completely disappeared, and is now dating her newly sworn enemy. What’s a girl to do? Starting a new romance is the perfect escape from her magical reality. As new feelings are explored, Bridget now faces a journey with someone she didn’t see coming: herself. With her half of the Amulet slowly dying, Bridget is running out of time to reunite the pieces and save the people she cares about. Will she be able to rise to the challenge and stop Trip and his band of Beira’s descendants from plunging the world into eternal winter? Will she be able to unify the pieces and correct the unstable weather? Is it too late to reconsider this whole thing? |
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Smoke and Glass Slippers: A Dystopian, Gender-Flipped Cinderella Retelling by Ashley Willingham (From the author) She's the heir to a corrupt empire. He's the man coming to burn it all down. I know my place. I’m a Quartz. Meant to serve. For thirty years, I’ve slaved in the mines, stripping magic to fuel the empire’s precious Capital. But I refuse to die in the dark. The emperor’s competition for his daughter's hand is my one chance. If I can win a place among the nobles, I’ll get close enough to stop the tyranny once and for all. There’s just one problem: Princess Ysabelle is nothing like I expected. And as the Betrothal Games become real, I’ll have to make a choice. A choice that could change the world. Dive into the dystopian fairytale world of Smoke and Glass Slippers, a land of lies and deceit where the lines between heroism and villainy blur and nothing is as it seems. High-stakes fantasy adventure combined with swoony romance await in this clean, enemies to lovers romantasy! Perfect for fans of The Selection and Red Rising. |
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Brighde Reborn by Leslie Sommers and Janice Sommers Bridget’s Senior Year Checklist 1) Hook the new guy, Trip 2) Hang with newly discovered cousin, Cay aka the most popular boy at OCHS 3) Find missing weather controlling Amulet 4) Pass SATs 5) Save the world In her quiet Jersey Shore town, Bridget MacNamara just wants to survive high school senior year and get a date with the strikingly attractive new kid, Trip, but fate and her lineage have other ideas. Things get weird when the most popular guy in school, Cailean "Cay" McKay, won't leave her alone. Turns out they're distant cousins and what's more—they're the descendants of twin Scottish goddesses, Brighde and Beira. The sisters originally shared an amulet that controlled the weather, and its sudden disappearance has sparked betrayal and vengeance, dividing the once-close family into two rival factions for the last few centuries. Bridget doesn’t care about Scottish mythology, but she finds herself thrown in a modern version of it when she learns she’s directly descended from Brighde, and Trip can be traced straight to Beira. After a century of family warfare, Trip and Bridget are now a star-crossed couple, forced to fight both their families and each other in a race to find the missing amulet. Wasn’t senior year supposed to be a breeze? |