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Legacy by Shannon Messenger
24 ratingsIllusions shatter—and Sophie and her friends face impossible choices—in this astonishing eighth book in the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series.Sophie Foster wants answers. But after a lifetime of lies, sometimes the truth is the most dangerous discovery. Even the smallest secret comes with terrifying new responsibilities... -
Bonus Keefe Story by Shannon Messenger
14 ratingsThis short story told from Keefe's point of view was originally included in the Barnes & Noble exclusive edition of Nightfall... -
Diplomats and Fugitives by Lindsay Buroker
15 ratingsEven though Basilard is the official Mangdorian ambassador to the Turgonian Republic, he still isn’t fully trusted by his pacifist people. After he was enslaved and forced to entertain spectators in pit fights that left him scarred and mute, his kin turned their backs on him, condemning him for choosing violence... -
The Revived by A.M. Sohma
10 ratingsKit is back. And she’s still stuck playing her ridiculous elf dancer character. After leading a group out of the full submersion video game, Chronicles of Retha, Kit knew she couldn’t leave the remaining players to suffer their fate alone. So she returned to the game with the goal to get everyone out. Solus Miles has always preferred solo playing, but Kit’s return changes everything... -
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Dungeon Diving 101 by Bruce Sentar
10 ratingsThe Dungeon is a place of magic and mystery, a vast branching, underground labyrinth that has changed the world and the people who dare to enter its depths. Those who brave its challenges are rewarded with wealth, fame, and powerful classes that set them apart from the rest.Ken was determined to follow the footsteps of his family and become one of the greatest adventurers the world has ever known... -
Swing Shift 2 by William D. Arand
14 ratingsReports to write, forms to fill, coffee to drink, leads to run down. Gus’s life had been a tedium and boredom he’d grown comfortable with. One that he sought out after he’d come back from his tour of duty. That was before Melody, a contractor, more or less blew his life up as if it were a building packed full of c4... -
Inspiration by Hondo Jinx
8 ratingsWANT TO BE A CHAMPION? FIRST, YOU HAVE TO BECOME A CONTENDER.Murdered for helping a stranger, Johnny Rockledge awakens in Fight Town, a boxing-based VR system where he earns bonuses by pleasing subscribers living vicariously through him.Johnny grew up in Philly with five brothers, so he can fight. But can he box?If he wins, he will create a great life for himself and others... -
Summer Shadows by Joss Stirling
16 ratingsSummer lives under a terrible shadow. It drains her, manipulates her and threatens to steal her future.A high-stakes mission offers a temporary escape. She must use her mind-shadowing abilities to hunt down her target and find the truth.Hal Robinson is a soldier. He does not get distracted. He wins. But what Hal wants begins to shift once he meets Summer... -
The Magic That Binds by A.J. Sherwood
12 ratingsAll Dag Gates wants is a place to call home. (And to practice magic freely.)All Stefan Bjorne wants is peace in his adoptive country. (And less paperwork.)All Mikkel Vinters wants is both of them. (No, really, he could do wedding bells... -
Witching for Hope by Deanna Chase
14 ratingsHope Anderson loves her life. She has a great business that’s thriving, the best friends a girl could ever have, and a coven she can count on. Oh, and she’s been single for over fifteen years and likes it that way… until the love of her life, Lucas King, walks back into town and throws everything she thought she knew about herself into chaos... -
Lana (The Mate Series) Book #17.5 by Teresa Gabelman
6 ratingsAfter the bombing at the Guardian wedding tension within the VC ranks intensifies. Word on the street is that the deaths were a warning to the Warriors. Already on edge and overworked the Warriors and Guardians work together to find those responsible.Sources have informed the Warriors that the police as well as the government may have some involvement... -
Dragon Conjurer 6 by Eric Vall
6 ratingsThe fight against displaced monsters has sent my team to the Magical Institution of Africa, but the situation is turning out to be more dire than we expected.Something big is brewing in this corner of the world, and secrets we never anticipated are suddenly coming to light.Secrets that could mean an all-out monster war is on our horizon... -
Night Shift Dragons by Rachel Aaron
17 ratingsThey say family always sticks together, but when you’re your dad’s only lifeline and the whole world—humans, dragons, and gods—wants you dead, “family bonding” takes on a whole new meaning.My name is Opal Yong-ae, and I’m in way over my head. I thought getting rid of my dad’s bad luck curse would put things back to normal. Instead, I’m stuck playing caretaker to the Great Dragon of Korea... -
The Protection of Ren Crown by Anne Zoelle
8 ratingsBarely surviving her first term at college, all Ren wants to do over break is relax and bond with her roommate—not get eaten by a sentient building or attacked on the street. But with increasingly open warfare brewing between the magical factions and Layers of the world, this time, Ren will not fail in making sure everyone she loves stays safe and protected... -
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Proditor by T.M. Nielsen
8 ratingsAfter thousands of years of war, the peace agreement arranged by Emily forces the factions to work together to destroy a new threat. Tensions between Exavior and the Equites grow and Emily becomes a prime target. Chevalier struggles to come to terms with the friendships Emily has with the enemy factions... -
A Dream of Embers by Jane Washington
8 ratings“I had dreams of the sun dying like hot coal smothered by sand, suffocating in a world where darkness hunted light ... but then I woke and saw that it had risen again, and I knew we would be no different.From this battle to the next, we would endure.”What began as a war of force had turned to one of secrets and strategies... -
Demon Reign by Debbie Cassidy
8 ratingsThe trials are over. A monarch must be chosen. Morningstar is about to get a makeover and I don't think the Princes are going to like it. Nyx's journey continues in Demon Reign. an Urban Fantasy Paranormal Romance filled with action, mystery, sizzle and multiple love interests for our lucky heroine... -
Monster Girl Islands 6 by Logan Jacobs, Marissa Parness
8 ratingsBen is really coming into his title of Draco Rex.Not only has he discovered a new species of dragon, but now Jemma has bonded to the baby fire-breather named Tirian.And there are more dragons out there just waiting to be found... -
Knight Resolution by B.M. Clemton
8 ratingsAnd they all lived happily ever after… or did they? It’s been ten years since my family finally broke free of the man who had us under his thumb… ten years since we defeated Dante. My life is all I could ever hope for. In addition to my six husbands who I love and adore, I also have the family we fought tirelessly to create. Everything looks perfect, and for me and my guys, it really is... -
Project Elfhome by Wen Spencer
10 ratingsStories exploring the fascinating realm of Elfhome, a world where modern day Pittsburgh has collided with the kingdom of the Elves. A special entry in the the best-selling Romantic Times Sapphire award winning Elfhome series...Categorized as:
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Spelunking Through Hell: A Visitor's Guide to the Underworld by Seanan McGuire
10 ratingsNow in trade paperback, the eleventh book in the fast-paced InCryptid urban fantasy series returns to the mishaps of the Price family, eccentric cryptozoologists who safeguard the world of magical creatures living in secret among humans.Love, noun: 1. An intense feeling of deep affection; may be romantic, filial or platonic. Passion, noun: 1. A strong or barely controllable emotion.2... -
Encala by T.M. Nielsen
10 ratingsChevalier continues to rule the Equites Faction as Elder, while Emily begins training another group of the cavalry. The Encala strengthen their drive to gain sole control of the last remaining Winchester, forcing the Equites to tighten their grip on Emily and Allen. The Encala's attacks increase as Emily befriends a strange heku, enraging Chevalier and the Equites Council... -
Descending Darkness by Kaitlyn Hoyt
12 ratingsA magical prophecy, scorching secrets, and descending darkness.Ryanne’s had enough. Though only eighteen, she has the pressure of an ancient prophecy and the weight of an entire magical race pressed upon her shoulders. Because of that, she’s been surrounded by fighting and death for months... -
Law of Strength by David Burke
12 ratingsRob is a sheriff's deputy faced with a choice: die in a meaningless shootout six hours from now or accept the offer of a new life in another world offered by a mysterious goddess.But it won't be easy. He has to bring law and order to the wild frontier. The shocks keep coming when he finds out humans aren't native to Olimero. It is a land populated with fierce orcs, wild beastkin and cunning elves... -
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Storm Called by Susan Copperfield
8 ratingsIn the Royal States of America, magic rules all, but life—and love—always finds a way. Latent horse empath. Dishwasher. Closet chef. Future king. When food poisoning sweeps through Dallas, Patrick Laycal doesn't expect a princess to show up at his door asking for his help. Her one, simple request dumps him in the middle of a Royal mess—one that could cost him far more than just his life... -
The Vampires' Fae: The Complete Series by Sadie Moss
8 ratingsA complete reverse harem series in one binge-able box set! Book One: Saved by BloodThey found me nearly dead. To save me, they had to turn me…When I moved to New York after a bad divorce, I planned to re-invent myself… I just had no idea the ‘new me’ would be a vampire.Or that the three (yes, three!) vampires who turned me would be the hottest, most frustrating men I’d ever met... -
The Captive King by Susan Copperfield
10 ratingsIn the Royal States of America, magic rules all, but life - and love - always finds a way. At the Texas Charity Auction, money can buy anything, and Summer Cassidy is under orders to take advantage of the opportunity. While she believes the marital collar once worn by an Aztec queen belongs in a museum, it's up to her to sell the priceless treasure to one of the elite in attendance... -
Zenith Academy 1: A Haremlit Fantasy Adventure by Cassius Lange
10 ratingsMy name is James, but my mom’s the only person that can call me that. To everyone else, I’m JD—a struggling artist, working my fingers to the bone for my shot with one of the big comic book companies. Oh, and I work nights, managing a dive called Judson’s Bar and Grill. I know, the dream life. Things were boring, disappointing, even. Until one faithful night, when everything changed... -
The 13th Prophecy by H.M. Ward
12 ratingsThe time has come for Ivy to face her dark fate. There are no other options—she must destroy Kreterus. Failure to destroy him will result in the annihilation of the world we know and Ivy being doomed to reside in the Underworld for eternity... -
Klutz: Phoenix Unleashed by Sedona Ashe
12 ratingsI'd love to tell you what's going to happen...but that would ruin the surprise!Full blurb coming soon.This is the final book of the series and it will have a happily ever after ending... I pinky promise!Actual planned release date is planned for January 2023... -
Solstice Day Gifts by Lindsay Buroker
13 ratingsAfter a year full of adventure, intrigue, and tragedy, Sicarius agrees to spend Solstice Day on a tropical island with Amaranthe, resting and relaxing far away from the chaos of the new republic. But there are a couple of problems. First off, the island is riddled with old wanted posters of Sicarius, along with countless people who would like to collect the bounty. Second.. -
Contractor by Andrew Ball
14 ratingsThe Earth is under siege - and no one knows about it, because the invaders erase those whom they consume.A handful of men and women stand on the border between the mundane and the magical. They have a special spark of soul; not quite enough to be naturally gifted in spellcraft, but greater than the average person, a tiny flame that can ignite incredible potential... -
Paladin by Montana Ash
14 ratingsBOOK TWO IN THE ELEMENTAL PALADINS SERIES Ancient knights ... with a modern twist! Honour. Duty. Loyalty. Control. These are the principles Darius lives by - almost to the point of obsession. They had forged him into a noble knight but had also cost him the woman of his dreams and wrought a non-relenting hatred for his personal nemeses; the chades... -
Let the Wind Rise by Shannon Messenger
16 ratingsThe breathtaking action and whirlwind adventure build to a climax in this thrilling conclusion to the “remarkably unpredictable” (BCCB) Sky Fall trilogy from the bestselling author of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series.Vane Weston is ready for battle. Against Raiden’s army. Against the slowly corrupting Gale Force. Even against his own peaceful nature as a Westerly... -
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Black Friday by Jan Stryvant
16 ratingsIn his junior year at college, studying for his computer science degree, the only things on Sean's mind are doing his homework and getting out of college to get a real job and finally escape the utter poverty he's lived in since his father was killed in an industrial accident when Sean was only eight years old... -
Wild Wastes by Randi Darren
16 ratingsBefore world war two could reach its conclusion, the world suffered what could only be defined as a cataclysm. Legend has it that an experiment failed. Catastrophically so. And when it failed, the center of the United States, from the Sierra Nevada to the Mississippi river became "The Waste", where everything changed... -
Eastern Expansion by Randi Darren
16 ratings[Spoiler for the faint hearted at the bottom of the blurb. Please read all the way through.] Before world war two could reach its conclusion, the world suffered what could only be defined as a cataclysm. Now, Yosemite city stands as the gateway between two worlds. The empire of humanity to the west, and the wild wastes to the east... -
Possession by Samantha Britt
6 ratingsLissa's brother is a traitor to the crown, and her parents are leaders of the violent rebellion. Now, Lissa is alone in the capital, and she is forced to face life as the rumored concubine of the two princes. When King Roderick's returns to Draek, Lissa flees from Court with the broody Prince Brion by her side. But her journey isn't useless... -
Hunted by Alycia Linwood
6 ratingsWhile the world is still reeling from Sophia’s announcement, Moira is trying to prevent a war between elementals and tainteds. But when Moira’s friends start to disappear one by one, she’ll have to find them and stop Sophia before it’s too late... -
Just Witch It by Erin Bedford
6 ratingsMagic can make the competition that much more deadlier!This year Max has more than her handful of problems. Not only was Winchester Academy hosting the next quarterly Magi-X Games but it brings a host of new dangers for her and her wizards. Top that off with busy school schedules and one of her guys being shady as hell and you've got one helluva recipe for disaster... -
Betrayed by L.L. Frost
6 ratingsJoin Adie on her (mis)adventures towards achieving a quasi-normal life among humans. A charming, slow burn reverse harem serial about one reluctant succubus and the sexy demons determined to have her... -
Wives Tales: Roxy & Jolene by Jan Stryvant
8 ratingsEach of Sean's wives takes a moment to share a tale of their past while sitting around having a drink. Book one contains two short stories: Roxy explains just what happened back in Las Vegas that caused her father to have such animosity towards Sawyer. Jolene tells of the events that led to her decision to become a tantric witch... -
Broken Dolls by B.R. Kingsolver
8 ratingsPrivate investigator RB Kendrick makes her living nailing cheating spouses, digging up other dirt to help in a divorce, finding long-lost relatives, and occasionally sniffing out criminal activity and fraud. When she takes a job to find a missing girl, she has no idea she is headed for the most dangerous case of her career. Usually, her ability to read minds gives her an edge... -
Apocalypse Cultivator by Jack Bryce
8 ratingsThe world is changing, and it needs a new Alpha. It needs me.I was doing well enough before the Apocalypse, but fast cars and penthouses mean nothing when the world changes into a wasteland filled with parasite-infested mutants.Now, the iron will that made me king of the boardroom is going to make me king of this new world... -
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The Wraiths of Will and Pleasure by Storm Constantine
10 ratingsHailed as "a literary fantasist of outstanding power and originality" by Michael Moorcock, Storm Constantine is one of the most exciting and innovative fantasy writers of her generation... -
Burning Bright by Chris Cannon
10 ratingsBryn is back for her senior year at the Institute for Excellence, also known as shape-shifting dragon school. She isn’t sure which is scarier, the life-force sucking dragons stalking campus or the fact that she’s officially betrothed to Jaxon, a guy who will never love her. Not that she could ever love him, either… That’s just ridiculous. Senior year should be fun... -
The Iron Sword by Jocelyn A. Fox
10 ratingsTess O’Connor has never fought in a duel, ridden a Fae steed descended from a dragon, or touched taebramh, the magical substance that gives mortals dreams. She has never faced down a garrelnost or traveled the hidden mysterious pathways between the mortal world and the realm of the Fae... -
Lumen by Christoph Marzi
10 ratingsMysteriöse Gestalten huschen durch die Winternacht, Menschen verschwinden vom Angesicht der Erde und fremde Nebel suchen die Stadt der Schornsteine heim. Erneut muss das Waisenmädchen Emily, begleitet von ihrem Mentor, dem mürrischen Alchemisten Wittgenstein, in die geheimnisvolle Welt unterhalb Londons hinabsteigen und der Spur eines dunklen Rätsels folgen... -
Feudlings in Flames by Wendy Knight
12 ratingsAri thought being in love with her prophesied nemesis sucked. But being responsible for her best friend's kidnapping? It sucks worse. Ari and Shane thought they'd beaten Fate and ended the three-hundred year war plagu-ing their people. They thought love had won. But they were so, so wrong... -
Warriors by Kathryn Moon
12 ratingsJoanna just wants to spend the holiday curled up with her coven of handsome professors, but family obligations wait for no one. Instead of wintery cuddles, she’s up to her neck in the Pike brothers and their wives, a cast of political figures invited to their dinner parties and, worst of all, Callum’s father, Duncan...
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