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A Word so Fitly Spoken: (The Severed Realms) by T.A. Lawrence One stunning bride. One wedding. One night with the king. One execution come morning. Rinse and repeat. When the fae king of Naenden returns home to his palace only to find that his human queen has committed treason by conspiring to assassinate him, he has the queen executed and decrees that once every mooncycle, heāll marry a human woman from the kingdom, only to execute her the following morning. Unlessā¦ Unless one woman offers herself as a sacrificial bride for the rest. Asha isnāt worried about being chosen, of course. The decree was quite clear about beauty being among the top criteria for being selected as one of the kingās unfortunate brides. And Asha is no beauty, all thanks to the illegal magic that inhabits her body, leaving her scarred and missing an eye. The same magic that occasionally possesses her voice so it can amuse itself by telling a never-ending story with a string of horrible cliffhangers. The problem is, Asha might not be a beauty, but her sister Dinah is. When Asha realizes Dinah is in danger of being selected as the kingās sacrificial bride, Asha decides she canāt live with that risk. So she offers herself instead. Except on the night of their wedding, the king grants Asha a final request. Naturally, she asks to tell her sister one last bedtime story. Naturally, the king eavesdrops. The question isā¦ Will the story save her lifeā¦or ruin it? A tale of love and betrayal, vengeance and sacrifice, magic and romance, this imaginative retelling of 1,001 Nights will keep you guessing with each turn of the page. |
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Queen of Roses: A Dark Fantasy Romance (Blood of a Fae Book 1) by Briar Boleyn A doomed love, a dangerous mission, and a kingdom on the brink of war... A cast-off princessā¦ Born into a life of duty and sacrifice, Morgan Pendragonās destiny has never been her own. Rumored to carry the tainted blood of the fae in her veins, her birthright is stolen from her when she is a mere child. Growing up in the shadow of her brother the king, she has been promised to the goddesses when she comes of age. So, when her brother commands that she seek out a fae weapon of legendary power, Morgan seizes the chance to break free from the chains of her fate. A dangerous temptationā¦ As she travels, Morgan finds herself drawn into a strange group of outcasts, led by a dark and enigmatic warrior whose sharp wit and fierce beauty set her heart ablaze. But while Morgan struggles to reconcile her desires with her duty, she and her new comrades discover dangers that await them beyond anything in their wildest nightmares. A slumbering kingdom awoken by bloodā¦ Believed to have vanished generations ago, a fae kingdom dreaded by mortals is ascending once more, bound to reclaim what was lost by violence and bloodshed. As the fae world, with its intricate web of lies and mysteries, is slowly revealed to Morgan, she is led to the terrible realization that the secrets she carries in her blood make her a greater threat than she could ever have imagined. The first in an action-packed new series brimming with magic, danger, morally gray characters, and spellbinding slow-burn romance, Queen of Roses is perfect for fans of Holly Black, Jennifer L. Armentrout, and Sarah J. Maas.āØāØAuthor's Note:Ā This upper YA/NA series features mature situations and adult language, with a slow burn romance that gradually builds to a satisfying spice that intensifies with each book. Don't be fooled by the tame beginning, be prepared for the steamy ride ahead. This book has multiple TW/CWs. Please check the book's trigger warning page in the table of contents for more information. |
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A Court So Dark (Healer of Kingdoms Book 3) by Ingrid Seymour In a void suspended in time, I find myself trapped in an abyss of darkness and despair. With every ounce of strength, I fight to free myself from this suffocating sleep, while Kalyll, consumed by a fierce determination, searches tirelessly through the realm. His sole to exact revenge upon those responsible for bringing me to the edge of death. No one shall escape his wrath, for everyone in his path will suffer the consequences. Yet, the fate of his kingdom teeters precariously as his treacherous brother, Cardian, schemes to plunge the realm into all-out war. Cardianās alliance with the heartless and ambitious Unseelie King threatens to shatter the fragile peace that remains. In a cruel twist of fate, Kalyll falls into the clutches of his enemies, leaving the specter of war looming ever closer. As time runs out, can I wake from my dark slumber and restore the light before the darkness consumes us all? The final battle looms, and our love hangs in the balance. ---- This is a retelling of Beauty and the Beast featuring a troubled prince, a strong heroine, and an amazing supporting cast. Enemies-to-lovers series suitable for 18+.For fans of Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer L. Armentrout. |
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A Cage So Gilded (Healer of Kingdoms Book 2) by Ingrid Seymour The prince would choose to save his realm. But the beast would follow his heartā¦ To me. After I saved his life and kingdom, Kalyll let me go, choosing duty over the passion that burned between us. Though his death was written in the stars, I found a dark, impossible way to pull him back, to anchor his soul to the world of the living. Still, that wasnāt enough to win his heart. Now, the force that lives within him gives way to his darker nature, and for a second time, Iām kidnapped and made prisonerāthis time in a high tower in the Seelie capital of Elyndell. With good and evil fighting within him, both his kingdom and heart stand at risk. He canāt have it all, and his attempts to do so may be the end of all he and I hold dear. ---- This is a retelling of Beauty and the Beast featuring a troubled prince, a strong heroine, and an amazing supporting cast. This is an enemies-to-lovers series suitable for 18+ that grows spicier with every book. For fans of Fantasy Romance. |
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A Prince So Cruel (Healer of Kingdoms Book 1) by Ingrid Seymour He needs my help, but heāll be my downfall. A prince by morning. A cad by noon. A beast by nightfall. There is a curse on his blood, an ailment that, if revealed, could destroy his kingdom. The only one who can help him is me, a human with average healing abilities. Itās what the Envoy told him, and her word is law. Iām his only hope. He sends his blue-blooded friends to kidnap me so I can join their quest to Mount Ruin, the only place where I can heal him. The path is dangerous, and I donāt know the entire truth. The prince is hiding something from me. To make matters worse, he isnāt always proper. A Fae prince isnāt supposed to lust for a human, especially when sheās his prisoner. And a human girl isnāt supposed to burn for someone so out of her league. The quest might kill me, but itās my heart Iām worried about. ---- This is a fantasy romance featuring a troubled prince, a strong heroine, and an amazing supporting cast. Enemies-to-lovers series suitable for 18+ which grows darker with every book. It's the first of a trilogy and ends on a cliffhanger. For fans of Sarah J. Maas and Jennifer L. Armentrout. |
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Dead End Florals: A Cozy Fantasy by Lilse Asalt Hades ruled with an iron fist, handled his affairs with all the cool intellect and remorse that one exudes from death itself. But even a king cannot deny he wishes for spring. To charge his solemn existence, he reaches for a flower -- Persephone -- and plucks her from her gilded cage to flourish in a small flower shop. What they did not imagine were monsters, mayhem, and mysteries that would bind them as partners in law and order. |
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Whispers in the Waters by Sarah Chislon Ladies donāt shame their families. Ladies donāt confront Otherwordly threats. Ladies certainly donāt admit some taint of the fae has touched their soulsāunless they wish to find themselves confined to an Institution. Gently-bred herbalist Jessa Caldwell is trying to be a lady. She conceals her true nature amongst her plants and her sketchesāwhere she can almost shut out the whispers she alone hears. But a threat to her beloved aunt forces her from the comfort of home to a town perilously near an Otherworldly Crossing, with its ever-present risk of fae incursions. To protect her aunt and the townsfolk she comes to care for, she must uncover the individual responsible for a series of increasingly dangerous attacksābut to find this saboteur will require embracing the part of herself she fears most, an act that could cost her dearly. In a world where Vigilists lock up fae-touched mortals, Jessa must decide if sheās willing to risk exposing her true nature to obtain the truth and protect those she loves. Whispers in the Waters, a gaslamp fantasy novella, serves as the prequel to Tattoo of Crimson, the first book in the Blood of the Fae series. If you like quick-minded heroines who solve cases with logic and intuition, beautiful yet deadly fae, and Otherworldly intrigues, then youāll love this mystery set in a world of manners and mythical monsters. |
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Tattoo of Crimson by Sarah Chislon Society, suitors, andā¦serial murders? As much as she desires to please her family, gently-bred herbalist Jessa Caldwell has no intention of making a suitable matchānot when sheās seeking the truth about the taint of the fae that lies within her. If sheās to escape the madness brought on by fae-touch, she must devote her energies to seeking a cure. But then mysterious tattoos begin to appear on the citizens of Avons. None recall receiving these harbingers of death, but all die at the hand of an untraceable killer days or weeks after being marked. When the tattoo appears on her beloved mentor, Jessa seeks the Magistry with information on the caseāyet they refuse to consider her findings, so she must risk both social censure and her own safety to hunt for the killer herself. Her one possible ally represents her greatest fearāthe encroaching Otherworld consuming her mindāand may well undo all her efforts to control her fae-touch. Yet if she forsakes the offered aid, the killer will go free. Something sinister stalks the streets of her city, and she must decideā¦how far will she go to stop the killing? Tattoo of Crimson, a gaslamp fantasy novel, is the first book in the Blood of the Fae series. If you like quick-minded heroines who solve cases with logic and intuition, beautiful yet deadly fae, and Otherworldly intrigues, then youāll love this mystery set in a world of manners and mythical monsters. |
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Winds of Chaos by Laura Brewer, Roland Brewer Welcome to the training grounds of the Armies of Heaven. Born on a world full of dangerous creatures and agents of darkness, Alvinar and Rowan are rigorously trained to hunt and fight all manner of things to survive. Asked to lead a new settlement, far from aid, they throw themselves into the business of exploring and securing the area. Freya and Thor warn them trouble is on the horizon. When scouts find the remains of an ancient city, they go to explore; concerned at the presence of strange magic that feels ā different. Several of the gods from Asgard come to investigate. An attempted invasion by portal stirs the strange magic in defense, but also destabilizes that magic and ripples are felt even in Asgard. Alvinar is changed by it and Freya takes him to Asgard. When a magical explosion in the ruins spreads chaos, even in Asgard, the very core of Rowan and Alvinarās perception of who they are will be tried in its fire. Can they keep to the path of Light when Darkness seeks to sear their very souls? |
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The Name of the Shadow by Mars G. Everson Fear is a double-edged weapon. When a Shadow spreads over the utopian Colony, the only human enclave in a lonely planet, the young will be the first to understand the danger that hovers above them. What they find about themselves in that struggle will lead them to greatness... or to the destruction of their idyllic way of living. Who will rise a hero, and who will become a monster? In the tradition of Ursula K. Le Guin and Isaac Asimov, this is the story of a people that do not know fear... and what happens when they discover it. Of what is left when paranoia becomes all-encompassing, and men find the evil within each of them. |
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Goddess Ascension by Jordan Tuck "In the time of gods, there dared arise a Goddess" Through a life of struggle, Vantaiga and her mate build a mighty forest in a desert world. As leaders of a powerful Order, the couple must complete their realm by joining the gods and becoming a force of nature. Their rise to divinity, however, does not go as expected. The gods have been keeping secrets. The world is growing jealous. There is no place for a peaceful forest in this cruel land. Now the pair must battle a hostile desert, a disapproving heaven, and their own doubts, to keep their love and forest alive. For in the time of gods, it takes more than faith for those that dare arise a Goddess. |
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The Stories They Told Their Children by Izabela Raittila This is an anthology of fantasy short stories depicting the culture and beliefs of a fictional continent called the Gragiyan Empire. Inspired by the works of J.R.R.Tolkien and various European myths, these mythical tales follow powerful deities known as the Erai, their immortal servantsāthe enchanting Enai, and courageous mortals. This anthology includes the tragic love story of Avarrin and Amara, a touching romance inside the bleak Halls of Makar, the legend of the Orealisi Oasis, the battles of the Atarai and more. |
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Ever the Night Road by Michael Breen This is a fantasy. Of a City of water and glass. Of drowned things and lost memories lying just below its surface. Of concrete slums, and a decaying Oracle Tower. And a deep underground. It is the story of Dagny Losh, a seventeen-year-old misfit raised by the wealthy Benzara family after her tenement home is washed away in a flood. Dagny lives in a fantastical Dark Age; the Regime of Man has long passed, leaving behind relics and remnants reclaimed by nature. But, while the world has devolved technologically, a subtle type of magic still exists in forgotten, abandoned places. After discovering a fragment from her old life, Dagny and an array of companions undertake a high-stakes quest guided by the stars and ancient myth, encountering danger from both criminal and supernatural forces. Along the way, Dagny will discover the bonds of true friendship, young love and the depths of her own bravery in a brutal and enchanting world. |
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Speakeasy Times by M. W. McLeod Vinny's living it up on easy street. His crew's latest job hitting the police station for their confiscated booze will keep his speakeasy running for a few weeks, and, with that success, he's cemented himself firmly in the hierarchy of the family. When he received an invitation to dinner between the lords and the Queen of faeries, he knows that the crown will be his, only to have his world suddenly turned on its head with news of the line of succession. Now, Vinny finds himself torn in two directions. Do what is right by the monarch or back the uncle he owes a favor. If he chooses wrong, everything he's built will crumble at his feet, and buying out comes with an impossible task. He must figure out how to dodge the FBI, break into the most secure bank vault he's ever seen, and avoid a mythical creature even the faeries don't believe exists anymore. |
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The Name-Bearer (Flowers of Prophecy #1) by Natalia Hernandez For her entire life, the Name-Bearerās sole purpose has been to receive and deliver the names of the future monarchy from the Flowers of Prophecy. But when the child is finally born and the Name-Bearer is sent to the Flowers, they refuse to name him. Instead they deliver a prophecy; another child was born who is more worthy of the Naming, and if they are found and brought before them it will usher in a reign of peace. Having failed in her duties the Name-Bearer is considered a traitor to the crown, and must hide among an elite sect of warrior women where she experiences friendship, found family, and love. Her training as a warrior helps prepare her to embark on her quest to find the Unnamed Prince, clear her name, and bring peace to her realm. A story of magia, warrior women, found family and love - and not accepting who you are told to be, but embracing who you are destined to become. |
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Thrace and the Centaur: The Alcyoneus Bone by Keith Bender Thrace, exhausted and confused, is rushed home to Colorado by Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love. Reunited with Parker and his mother, Cybele, Aphrodite informs Thrace that he must fulfill the oath he swore to her, to come when called. Thrace and Parker must join Sophos and rescue Ares, the God of War, from his stepbrother, Cresphontes. It is not the quest Thrace expected from the Goddess, especially as he was still haunted by the journey through the Underworld and his time with Styx, the Goddess of Hate. But Thrace of the Spear, the Bringer of Blood, must come to terms with his own choices and actions, and going forward, understand the choices of his father. |
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Wake the Dead. Tales of Madness and Mayhem by Mr. Edward A. Green Bloodied tales of Madness and Mayem brought to you by The Greenman, and the deadly things that continually whisper Their night terrors and kill-them-all thoughts from the bottomless pits Scattered across my lamenting and tortured soul. Horror stories that have sunk their deadly claws into me For the last fifty years. And to find out what they've cackled and shared You will need to purchase this and my other books. Thus, saith The Greenman and his buddies. The Clowns Shits, Giggles, and Wally. |
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Runeheart by Gino C. R. Marchetti, II Rune is a two-centuries-old werewolf who has spent his life seeking to give meaning to his curse while atoning for the damage it has caused. This quest for purpose has left him scarred in body and soul, however, and the truth and clean conscience he has sought have proved elusive. Despite his efforts to resist the seductive allure of his otherworldly natureās siren song, the monster within proves difficult to control. During a blizzard, a family of war refugees chances upon his secluded home while seeking shelter. Though Rune hesitates to welcome them, fearful they will discover his secrets and come to harm, he relents when they invoke a sacred rite of hospitality. Despite his efforts to keep his distance, Rune comes to care for the family, unaware his bond with these strangers will change the fate of everyone. As the family prepares to depart, Rune learns of unforeseen dangers that lie ahead for them, dangers from which he alone has the power to guard them. Bound by his oath of hospitality and his growing concern for the family, Rune vows to guide them to safety. However, the greatest danger proves to be that posed by the darkness he bears within his own heart. This darkness, however, is not so easily conquered. |
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The Children of Gods and Fighting Men by Shauna Lawless The first in a gripping new historical fantasy series that intertwines Irish mythology with real-life history, The Children of Gods and Fighting Men is the thrilling debut novel by Shauna Lawless. They think they've killed the last of us... 981 AD. The Viking King of Dublin is dead. His young widow, Gormflaith, has ambitions for her son ā and herself ā but Ireland is a dangerous place and kings tend not to stay kings for long. Gormflaith also has a secret. She is one of the Fomorians, an immortal race who can do fire-magic. She has kept her powers hidden at all costs, for there are other immortals in this world ā like the Tuatha DĆ© Danann, a race of warriors who are sworn to kill Fomorians. FĆ³dla is one of the Tuatha DĆ© Danann with the gift of healing. Her kind dwell hidden in a fortress, forbidden to live amongst the mortals. FĆ³dla agrees to help her kin by going to spy on Brian Boru, a powerful man who aims to be High King of Ireland. She finds a land on the brink of war ā a war she is desperate to stop. However, preventing the loss of mortal lives is not easy with Ireland in turmoil and the Fomorians now on the rise... |
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Angels Before Man by Rafael NicolĆ”s A queer retelling of Satan's fall ā In an eternal paradise, the most beautiful angel, Lucifer, struggles with shame, identity, and timidity, with little more than the desire to worship his creator. It isn't until the strongest angel, Michael, comes into his life that Lucifer learns to love himself. Along the way, their friendship begins to bloom into something else. Maybe the first romance in the history of everything. But this God is a jealous one, and maybe paradise is not paradise. |
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An Amulet of Stars and Fire (The EĆlvarĆ„ Chronicles) by J.L Casten An ancient Order, a hidden enemy, a dormant Magick awakens. An annual family trip to Scotland becomes a catalyst that shatters everything Lorali thought she knew and sets her life plan ablaze. Magick ran through her veins, and she was born to lead . . . not that anyone bothered to tell her that. The power within her should be enough to deter any threat, if only she knew how to use it. Her family hid the truth in hopes of keeping her and her brother safe, knowing some would do anything to control them ā instead they may have made them sitting targets. How much longer can they be kept a secret, and can they learn to wield the power they were born with before the truth is revealed? |
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My Fair Traitor (Paranormal Misfits) (Volume 2) by C.J Anaya It's not everyday a girl gets married to a faerie prince of the Seelie Court. After swearing their love and loyalty to one another, Jareth is bound and determined to teach Crysta all she must learn to become queen of the Unseelie Court. But when Crysta and Jareth are attacked in the human realm, a journey to the Fae realm is put into play earlier than planned. Their hopes for marriage and a happily ever after are thwarted when their bonding fails and attempts on Crysta's life continue. That's not all they have to worry about. A magical plague has permeated the land, causing Fae everywhere to weaken and die, solidifying King Moridan's objections to their union. Jareth and Crysta must fight for their right to love each other in a world full of beings who believe their fated mate bond is a threat to the Fae realm and every faerie who inhabits it. Is their love preordained or poisonous? There's only one way to find out. |
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What if the fate of love was not written in the stars, but in your very blood? But in the realm of the Fae, nothing is as it seems. Not even love, not even fateā¦ Since she was a child, eighteen-year-old Narcia has heard whispered voices from shadows that she alone can seeā the only oddity in her otherwise normal life. Then, one autumn night her mother is murdered, her little brother Lee is kidnapped by the Fae and Narcia is swept into a world she didnāt even know existed. There she learns her absent father was Fae and on the royal council of a king, making Narcia one half each of two entirely different worlds. As she begins to learn the secrets of Fae court, she befriends Prince Damian, the only heir to the throne, who vows to help her save Lee from a strange ritual that will end in his death. All the while, Damian canāt seem to take his glowing golden eyes off her. And even she canāt deny the pull she feels towards him, as though it lives within her very blood. When the night of the ritual arrives, Narcia discovers a strange dark power that not only has the potential to save Lee but alter her place in the realm forever. But with power comes choice. The choice to love and to fightā¦ or to let it consume her and leave everything sheās come to know behind. |
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The Rise of Runes and Shields, Book I The Seidr Sagas by JM Stephen Witchcraft need not be evil. Twins Freyja and Bjorn live in a time when Viking magic, called the Seidr, is deemed witchcraft and forbidden. When their home is attacked by men sent from the tyrannical local earl, who accuses their mother of a murder she did not commit, the twins are forced to flee into the night and onto an adventure to not only prove their motherās innocence but also set to rights the ills created by the misuse of the Seidr. Along the way, they both make new friends, reunite with lost allies, visit hidden worlds, and learn the true ways of the Seidr, until they find themselves caught in the middle of the never ending war of the Fire and Frost Giants. Bjorn must learn the ways of magic and Freyja the life of the shield maidens if they are to survive. |
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The Secret Story by A.J. Ponder A horde of rats A coven of witches desperate to stay hidden A ball to die for, and a ball that must remain secret at any cost As a smithyās daughter, Amarinda can only dream of going to the ball. She loves the fine gowns and imagines the feisty Princess Sylvalla falling in love with the visiting prince. Amarindaās daydreaming must end when her father is injured and she discovers her family is in debt to Lady Dragonheart. With her father becoming more and more ill, she must take extraordinary measures to pay back the debt. But first, to save her father, she must infiltrate castle Avondale and steal a ācookbookā with secret recipes everyone wants to get their hands on. The harder she tries, the more Amarinda is drawn into a hidden world of witches and powerānot to mention Lady Dragonheart's schemes to infiltrate the Avondale ball and seize the kingdom. Will Amarindaās father survive the night? Will she get to dance with the prince? And who will be turned into a rat? Find out by reading this secret story of a not-quite Cinderella, whose closest thing to a Fairy godmother is, alas, old Granny Earwax. For magical mayhem that flies off the page faster than a witch's broomstick, get your copy of The Secret Story today! |
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Fairyless isnāt your run of the mill fluffy fairy story, neither is it a weird slasher horror. On the day of the Choosing; when all the children are gathered at kindergarten waiting for the fairies to come; Manu Is as excited as his friends; but when the fairies leave to return to the woods, he is the only child standing without a fairy lifeās companion. Fairyless, he is beaten and bullied by his former friends, teachers and the fairies alike. He comes to hate fairies, and humanity as a whole. At age 17 he gets into a fight with an Orc, and his life changes. Impressed by the Fairyless humanās honesty, Master Joun takes him on as a delivery driver in his Orc delivery service as a delivery driver. Six years later, Manu has a home of his own, a life he never dreamed possible, and in Master Joun and his family, a family of his own that he loves and trusts. When a terrorist bomb kills the fairy King and most of his family, the three survivors escape through the sewers and come up through Manuās drainpipes. Despite his hatred for them, Manu is forced to help when the finger of blame is pointed straight at the Orcs, and the people he has came to love and respect. |
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The Teeth in the Tide: Extended Edition: with bonus scenes (EXTENDED SPICY Savage Seas duology Book 1) by Rebecca F. Kenney This new 'Extended Edition' of "The Teeth in the Tide" contains the full, open-door, intimate scenes between characters, plus the first chapter of the sequel, "The Demons in the Deep," at the very end. Otherwise, the content is exactly the same as the previous edition, which only had fade-to-black intimate scenes. Trapped on a walled island with her people, Kestra aches for vengeance against the swarms of ravenous mermaids that ate her father fifteen years ago. The swarms threaten her townās last supply ship--and the life of the brave young captain who smiles so charmingly at her whenever he makes port. With the help of her scientist cousin and the handsome captain, Kestra takes her future and her people's fate into her hands, determined to find a way to destroy all the mermaids for good. Abused and miserable, Rake serves in the harem of the three mermaid Queens. When he is given one of his spawn to raise, Rake resolves that his little son will have a better life. With the help of a monstrous creature that deals in memories, he discovers an ancient secretāone that could lead to freedom. Pitched as Attack on Titan with mermaids, this adult fantasy is perfect for fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout, Alexandra Christo, and Holly Black. The novel blends a dark, brutal setting with romance and humor. |
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Awakened Princess (Beyond the Curse Book 1) by Laura Greenwood As the new heir to her father's throne, Keira thinks she knows exactly what's going to happen in her life. After meeting a handsome prince at a ball, she uncovers the truth about her past, and the curse placed on her by a vengeful king. With less than a year to find a way to undo the curse, can Keira stop it before it's too late? - Awakened Princess is book one in the Beyond The Curse fantasy series. It is inspired by fairy tale lore. It includes an m/f romantic subplot. |
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The Village Maid: A Fairy Tale with Benefits by Janbe Buehler Sheās gone from riches to ragsā¦ Once a castle courtier, Avianna now toils as a laundry maid. She owes the landlady two moonsā rent, and sheās destroying her one assetāher looks. Her best and only plan to escape poverty is to lure hapless Jeb Doolihan into marriage. Jebās handsome and richā¦ and boring. And Avianna canāt stop thinking about her new friend in the village, the humble fairy Thorn. Thorn actually talks to her, unlike most men. Heās teaching her to read. And now heās starting to look far too attractive. But Thornās a fairy. And fairies can cast love spells. Avianna is determined to resist his charms and pursue her goal. Thorn doesnāt fit the picture of the secure life sheās always wanted. But when they escape together from a pirate invasion, that picture starts to change. The Village Maid is a relatable story in a lighthearted setting with fun magicāthe perfect escape. If you like Sophie Kinsella novels, but wish they had fairies and magic, The Village Maid is for you. Note: The Village Maid contains love scenes. |
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The Forest Bride: A Fairy Tale with Benefits (Sylvania) by Jane Buehler He saved her life. Now sheās wondering why. Rose will never escape the castle. The guards have caught her every time sheās tried. After thirteen years imprisoned in her tower, sheās resigned to her fate of an arranged marriage to a vain, tiresome, and/or brutish prince. Until she meets Dustan. Dustan isnāt like the other princes whoāve come. Heās kind and asks Rose her thoughts. But Rose discovers that Dustan harbors a secretāhe may not be a princeā¦ or human. Too soon, her father chooses a different suitor, a sinister one with a wicked plan. After Dustan saves Roseās life, she follows him into the forest. Rose hopes to hide from both her fiancĆ© and her father. But can she trust Dustan, or does he have a hidden agendaāor does that even matter, if theyāre falling in love? |
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An amazing short story... The most important of the year! On the eve of leaving her home forever to be married, Zinnia must learn a mystical lesson that will impact the rest of her life. Filled with magic, wonder and wisdom, this short story is a must read... for anyone. |
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Moss and Clay (Mab's Doll Book 1) by Rebekah Jonesy Moss, Clay, and Blood A doll, crafted and given a mission by Danu, is brought to life by human and Fae blood. Blood daughter of Mab, Queen of the Fae, Gillian must track down the fae in the Americas and bring them back under Fae Law. No one knows what is holding them there, or why no other rescue mission has returned. Not even the gods that sent them. Gillian must return the fae to the Underhill, or send their souls back to Danu. |
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Twelve Dancing Witnesses (A Middle-Aged Fairy Godmother Book 3) by Elizabeth A Reeves The third and final book of the Middle-Aged Fairy Godmother Trilogy. In a far away kingdom, the princesses dance through their slippers every night... At least, that's how the story is supposed to go. But this kingdom isn't supposed to have a Fairy Godmother. And these aren't princesses. And Grace is supposed to be dead. But she's not dead... yet. And who better than Grace to figure this tangle out from the inside? At least, that's what she's counting on. And she has twelve dancing witnesses to help her figure things out. |
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Stinking Beauty (A Middle-Aged Fairy Godmother) by Elizabeth A Reeves The witch was dead.But, so was the princess, which meant nothing short of a catastrophe.Grace is a reluctant Fairy Godmother in a world dependent on keeping Magic contained. In order to do this, Grace and her fellow Fairy Godparents enact strong spells in the guise of Fairy Tales. These spells work to calm and control Magic and keep it from reverting to the Chaos it originated as.It's a tough job. Fairy Godparents are looked at as heroes. It is the career all young fairies dream of.Except for Grace. She has been dragged unwillingly back into the career that her parents and ancestors have made famous. A descendant of the original Godmother, she has high expectation riding on her-- and she has done everything within her power to avoid the whole mess. Now middle-aged, she has been dragged from her failed attempts at other careers, right back into the world she had tried to avoid for two centuries.Now, here on Grace's first case alone as a Godmother, everything has fallen to pieces. The Sleeping Princess has been found dead and... stinking. And Magic is already beginning to act strangely.Grace should have stuck to baking. |
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Of Wind and Lightning: An Epic Fantasy Adventure (Selah Book 1) by Ella Walker Henderson In a land of legends, three rival nations hunt the ancient relic that can control rare and powerful warriors. With lightning speed and an affinity for knives, Desa is a legendary, one of the warriors the relic can enslave. Disguised as a mercenary, she joins a band of enemy warriors who also hunt the relic. In the height of battle, a startling connection links her to their leader. Will he help her find the relic or betray her for the glory of his northern kingdom? His aid could be worth the risk. For if her oldest adversary succeeds in the hunt, he will destroy her and her world. Who will triumph? Join the epic quest to find the relic first. |
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Shadow War by Jilleen Dolbeare Things have been going downhill since Piper discovered who she really was and whom she descended from. Now her best friend has paid the price. An ancient goddess has forced Bran into an artifact changing her, and to make it worse, she won't leave Bran alone. You can only run, hide, and muddle through so long before the final chess moves are complete. Weasel is coming for Bran. An unknown monster is stalking Piper, and war between the ancient gods, the shadow winged, and the weres is lurking on the horizon. If Piper's side wins, humanity will continue on, ignorant but safe. If they lose, it is the end of everything. How much can one bush pilot do? |
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Shadow Strife by Jilleen Dolbeare The old gods were cruel. I know because the stories told by the elders made it clear. Now the gods are back, and it appears itās my dadās fault. You know whatās worse? Their idea of fun is world ending. Now I have to stop them from recovering a magical artifact that will bring that to pass. Iām just a shapeshifting bush pilot who wants to stay off the radarāunfortunately, itās only me, my friends, family, and the few supernaturals we can round up between the gods and the humans. War is coming. I only hope we survive. |
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Accession of the Stone Born: Nine Realms Saga (Vigiles Urbani Chronicles Book 1 by Ken Lange Gavin Randall hasnāt been home in nearly thirty years. Upon his return, he steps into a world he never knew existed and awakens dormant powers to discover that heās one of the rarest beings in the supernatural communityāa Stone Born. Now his very existence is a threat to the established order. A mysterious death pulls him in further, forcing him to face off against family and foe alike. Gavin must reconcile the past he knew with a strange world of magic, along the way encountering new creatures and dangers heās never experienced. Will Gavin discover the truth? Or will this new world swallow him whole before he uncovers who he really is and who wants his uncle dead? |
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Maid and Minstrel by Kate Stradling Rosalind always shared her birthday with her fatherās horses, but she never expected to share their fate. Sheltered and pampered, beautiful Rosalind of Lovana turns eighteen with fluttering excitement. Nobles and dignitaries across the land are to celebrate with herāincluding young King Philip of Mallinae, whom she secretly adores. But instead of a party, she descends to an auction where she is the prize up for bid. Incensed, she ridicules the guests, slinging a willfully hurtful barb at Philip in their midst. Her father, enraged to have his moneymaking schemes thus ruined, delivers a seething ultimatum: Rosalind must marry a beggar that very night, or she dies. This novella is based on āKing Thrushbeardā by the Brothers Grimm. |
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The Blissful End by Lizzy Gayle After a thousand years of suffering, a happily ever after can be hard to accept. The Order of the Djinn is growing, and Mira throws herself into the work of freeing others of her kind from their dismal fate. Itās easier than facing her painful history. When a magicianās black market is discovered to be selling Djinn Blood, Miraās ready to unleash hell on the culprit. But what she finds is far more complicated. The sexy magician with skills even she canāt mimic seems to have a heart of gold and a stubborn streak to match. He not only claims that all the blood has been freely given, but he insists that his purpose is the same as hers. Most disconcerting of all is his uncanny ability to see her in a way no one ever hasā¦even herself. When those she loves, and the world itself, hang in the balance, will Mira finally trust her heart despite her haunted past? |
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The Binding Stone by Lizzy Gayle A thousand years of servitude left Leela more than a little jaded. Betrayed by the man she loved only begins her lessons on the wickedness of humanity. Her hope for freedom for herself and her fellow Djinn from the magical stones that bind them has dimmed to a barely-there glimmer. But it hasnāt yet been extinguished. When the young, handsome, and idealistic Jered inadvertently becomes her new master, Leela wonders if his tenderness and concern may be real. And despite her years of suffering, her heart begins to open to him. And the chance at romance. As she inches closer to trusting Jered, the past and the enemies that come with it, resurface, threatening the small spark of happiness in Leelaās long life. After a millennium of pain whatāand whoāis Leela willing to sacrifice for freedom? |
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Pure (New World Magic) by Kim Alexander A unicorn walks into a barā¦.āThat is not a joke.Look, Iām a bartender, I have nothing to do with the xenos. I donāt care if itās an elf or a vampire--as long as they donāt bother me, I steer clear. I have my reasons--you can see them in the scars on my neck.I never wanted to get involved. But my life changed for the second time when I saved the life of a unicorn. I made an enemy of something old--old and evil, and whatever it was, itāll be back for another try. I also made a friend when I decided to help March. Heās only been a human man for a day. Iām responsible for him now. Heās my friendā¦and maybe something more. Maybe a lot more. It doesnāt matter to me that he isnāt magical anymore. I donāt care if heās not PURE.But he does.From best-selling author Kim Alexander, a modern fairy tale of magic, love, and redemption. |
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Descent into Zarkalfyn by Alena Morgan Moira wants nothing more than to leave her abusive father behind, but her plans are interrupted when her village is attacked by raiders led by a knight in black armor. When she captures and unmasks this knight, she discovers that heās a young man under a cruel dark elf queenās spell. As the spell weakens, his true self emerges, and her heart goes out to him. If she wants to save him ā and save herself ā she must travel to Zarkalfyn, the dark elf kingdom, and bargain for his freedomā¦if she can survive the quest. |
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The Winterbourne Chronicles:: Cursed by Camilla Calando Camilla Calando's debut novel transports us to a land where things are not always what they seem and secrets show us whom we can trust and whom we cannot. Natalie and her friends start the rest of their lives off by taking a vacation to the illustrious Winterbourne Manor. Soon after arriving Natalie realizes this is not a normal hotel. Things lurk in the shadows and the walls have secrets they want to spill. Will Natalie figure out whom to trust and uncover some of the secrets before it's too late? |
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Fly Free (Light of Faerie) by Allison Rose In the land of Faerie, lies are easily disguised as truths. They were raised like sisters, the heir to the Court of the Day and her guardian. And as rebellion darkens the land of the Dayāand the faeries of the court fall under a dark magic that disconnects them from the land, dooming them to a slow, agonizing deathāthey will question all they know to be true. Sevelle, the Light of the Day, is destined to rule one day. She possesses a rare form of magic, the ability to heal the powerful connection between faeries and the magic in the land, the connection that gives them lifeāif only she could figure out how to use this magic, or even find it within herself. Jae lives in the shadows, watching over Sevelle as her guardian and listening to the whispers of the court brought to her by the winds. She longs for a life outside of the court, but knows her duty to Sevelle is more important than her own desires. But when an unexpected proposition comes from none other than Lex, son of the rebel leader, Sevelle and Jae realize their lives will never be the sameāand that evil may be within their own court more so than in the rebels that oppose them. Walking paths far different than they imagined separates the sisters, but then a secret is revealed that may break them apart forever. Fly Free is the first installment of the fast-paced, enthralling YA series, Light of Faerie. Enter a land of magic in the midst of a power struggle, where all is not as it seems and love may be found in the most unlikely places. |
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Met By Midnight by Janeen Ippolito An outcast prince. A captive healer. A single night that changes their destinies. She lives a nightmare. As a Mender, Renna is held captive to an endless cycle of receiving and recovering from the physical ailments of othersāa cycle that led her mother to an early grave. When her father becomes deathly ill, Renna is desperate to save her only remaining family. Even if it means allying with criminals and taking an illegal mission into the royal palace on the night of their greatest ball. Heās haunted by dreams. Unable to be Mended, Prince Jaricās existence is a curse to his familyās faƧade of health and security. Marrying him off at the ball and sending him to a distant dukedom is the royal solutionābut Jaric has his own plans. For years heās dreamed of a young woman, a strong-hearted Mender he would give everything for. When she arrives the night of his betrothal, heās determined to discover her true identity. Met by midnight, their fates are entwined. While escape seems the only answer, powerful forces conspire to keep Renna and Jaric within their cages. Forces that undermine the foundations of the kingdom itselfāand threaten any hope of a future together. This YA romance features Cinderella in an original fantasy world with a dystopian twist. |
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Fae (Rhonda Parrishās Magical Menageries Book 1) by Various Meet Robin Goodfellow as youāve never seen him before, watch damsels in distress rescue themselves, get swept away with the selkies and enjoy tales of hobs, green men, pixies and phookas. One thing is for certain, these are not your grandmotherās fairy tales. Fairies have been both mischievous and malignant creatures throughout history. Theyāve dwelt in forests, collected teeth or crafted shoes. Fae is full of stories that honor that rich history while exploring new and interesting takes on the fair folk from castles to computer technologies and modern midwifing, the Old World to Indianapolis. Fae covers a vast swath of the fairy story spectrum, making the old new and exploring lush settings with beautiful prose and complex characters. Enjoy the familiar feeling of a good old-fashioned fairy tale alongside urban fantasy and horror with a fae twist. With an introduction by Sara Cleto and Brittany Warman, and all new stories from Sidney Blaylock Jr., Amanda Block, Kari Castor, Beth Cato, Liz Colter, Rhonda Eikamp, Lor Graham, Alexis A. Hunter, L.S. Johnson, Jon Arthur Kitson, Adria Laycraft, Lauren Liebowitz, Christine Morgan, Shannon Phillips, Sara Puls, Laura VanArendonk Baugh, and Kristina Wojtaszek. |
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The Silent Beauty: Chasing the Romantics, A Series of Original Fairy Tales Book 3 by D.G Driver Colleeda is a beautiful but wickedly vain young woman. Of all her assets, the one she prizes most is the sound of her voice. Her favorite game is to attract young men and then leave them heartbroken. It's all fun until she chooses to lure one man away from his fiancĆ©eāand that woman is rumored to be a witch bent on revenge. Colleeda is cursed to never speak or sing again, except for a couple minutes in the wee hours of the morning when no one can possibly hear her. For years, Colleeda mourns the loss of her voice, believing she is no longer beautiful or desirable. She lives in solitude as her house falls into disrepair around her. Is there any way to break the curse? Does she deserve to have it broken? |
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Tales of Ever After: A Fellowship of Fantasy Anthology by Various Rescue a princess, meet a mermaid, win your reward. The authors of the Fellowship of Fantasy tackle fairy tales from once upon a time to happily ever after. Explore twists on old tales and brand new magical stories. Meet feisty mermaids, friendly lampposts, and heroes who just might be monsters themselves. This fourth anthology from the Fellowship of Fantasy will lead you on a quest for entertainment and storm the castle of your imagination. So make a wish and enter the deep dark woods to find stories that will make you laugh, shiver, and maybe even fall in love. |
