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Orbs of Wisdom by Lindsay Buroker
14 ratingsThe final installment in the Dragon Gate saga!With his mother’s life at stake and the entire world threatened by powerful dragons, the sand in the hour glass is running out for Jak Freedar. He and his allies must find the ancient Orbs of Wisdom and hope they hold the solutions to the problems plaguing humanity and the dragons before it’s too late... -
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Winterlight by Kristen Britain
14 ratingsThis seventh novel of the Green Rider series follows the adventures of messenger, magic wielder, and knight Karigan G'ladheon as she fights to save king and country from dark magic and a looming war.After her capture at the hands of Grandmother and the Second Empire, Karigan G'ladheon is making halting progress towards recovery... -
![The Aether Witch by Chandelle LaVaun]()
The Aether Witch by Chandelle LaVaun
12 ratingsMy magic, my rules.I’m the Aether Witch.And I’m done playing this game. We’re running blind toward a target we can’t see. Everything I love is on the line. My magic. My family. My Coven. Tennessee. I’ll lose it all at the strike of midnight on Samhain if I don’t put the pieces of this puzzle together.Salem’s Prophecy says the fate of the world lies on mine and my twin’s hands... -
![The Rebel Witch by Chandelle LaVaun]()
The Rebel Witch by Chandelle LaVaun
14 ratingsI’m finally in control of my magic…and it’s much stronger than my Coven realizes.That’s not the only secret I’m keeping. I made a deal with a fairy: her secrets for some of mine. Except I have no idea how to deliver on my oath and crossing the Fae is suicidal. Tennessee knows I’m up to something, but not even my soulmate can help me now, especially when being together is against the law... -
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![Paladin of the Shield by Marvin Knight, Marvin Whiteknight]()
Paladin of the Shield by Marvin Knight, Marvin Whiteknight
10 ratingsBeneath the Sacred Seas, demons are stirring.An ancient evil rises. An army from the depths of hell comes with her.In the heavens above, a seraph with more ambition than the heavens can contain is coming to confront her.The Sacred Seas have become a playground for forces beyond their power to contend with. In the war between the Heavens and the Hells, only one man can stand for humanity... -
![Lady of Embers by Melissa K. Roehrich]()
Lady of Embers by Melissa K. Roehrich
12 ratingsThere was no preparing for her storm.Wrath.When they met her, she was a whirlwind of shadows and darkness. Standing among the ashes of betrayal and grief, now she is a tempest of rage and malice. Queen Scarlett Aditya will hunt them all down, one by one, and make them pay. Starting with the one who took her brightest star from her.Acceptance.She knows she will come for her... -
![The Liar's Knot by M.A. Carrick]()
The Liar's Knot by M.A. Carrick
11 ratingsTrust is the thread that binds. And the rope that hangs.In Nadežra, peace is as tenuous as a single thread. The ruthless House Indestor has been destroyed, but darkness still weaves through the city’s filthy back alleys and jewel-bright gardens, seen by those who know where to look.Derossi Vargo has always known... -
![The Reckoning by Vanessa Nelson]()
The Reckoning by Vanessa Nelson
8 ratingsMissing girls. A plea for help she can’t ignore. An ancient enemy with plans of his own. Nine-year-old girls are missing from across the lands. Yvonne has promised to find them, and she always keeps her promises. Even when she doesn’t know where to start looking. There’s more trouble around. Mercenaries are disappearing... -
![Reign of Mist by Helen Scheuerer]()
Reign of Mist by Helen Scheuerer
16 ratingsThe realm’s darkest secret is out. The cruelty of the capital and the power-hungry King Arden have scattered Bleak and her companions across the continents. On the run in a foreign land, Bleak finds herself tied to some unexpected strangers... -
![Dreams Made Flesh by Anne Bishop]()
Dreams Made Flesh by Anne Bishop
25 ratingsReturn to the realm of the Blood in Dreams Made Flesh—featuring four revelatory all-new adventures of Jaenelle and her kindred….Jaenelle is the most powerful Witch ever known, centuries of hopes and dreams made flesh at last... -
![Queen of the Shining Sea by Miranda Honfleur]()
Queen of the Shining Sea by Miranda Honfleur
10 ratingsEnemy mages and ships. An all-powerful organization gone rogue. One woman refuses to stand aside. After the Divinity reveals its dark intentions, Rielle and her friends patrol the Shining Sea, doing all they can to stem the tide of gold flowing into Magehold and the dangerous goods flowing out... -
![Token of the Blessed by Cebelius]()
Token of the Blessed by Cebelius
10 ratingsIt is the mettle to proceed that matters ... The Labyrinth behind him, Terry and company arrive on the Eastern Steppes in the midst of a carnival, and a fateful decision puts him under a dire curse. Stripped of his bond powers and exiled to the dreamlike Wildervast, he must find and free the ultimate witch, then kill an invincible man... -
![Power of the Lost by Cebelius]()
Power of the Lost by Cebelius
12 ratingsA man is only as good as his word ... Celestine is a vast world, filled with mysteries and peopled by creatures most men consider nothing but flights of fancy. Terrence Mack knows better. Free of Florence at last, he wants nothing more than to make good on a promise. Yuri Kolenko journeyed across the world on a quest to be made chieftain and end the abuses of an evil shaman... -
![Spy, Spy Again by Mercedes Lackey]()
Spy, Spy Again by Mercedes Lackey
14 ratingsNow in paperback, the third novel of the Family Spies series, set in the bestselling world of Valdemar, where Heralds Mags and Amily's youngest child must follow in his parents' footsteps to protect both his family and the realm.Thirteen year old Prince Kyril and Mags and Amily's fourteen-year-old son Tory share the Gift of Farsight--although neither of them are Chosen... -
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![Into the West by Mercedes Lackey]()
Into the West by Mercedes Lackey
14 ratingsThe long-awaited founding of Valdemar comes to life in this second book in the new series from a New York Times-bestselling author and beloved fantasist.Baron Valdemar and his people have found a temporary haven, but it cannot hold all of them, or for long. Trouble could follow on their heels at any moment, and there are too many people for Crescent Lake to support... -
![The Faerie Plague by Michelle Madow]()
The Faerie Plague by Michelle Madow
14 ratingsZombies. The fae realm is overrun with ZOMBIES.Against all odds, I mastered the magic gifted to me by the gods and won the Faerie Games—a twisted, televised game to the death.After winning the Games, I was supposed to be free to return home to Earth. But that was a lie.Now a deadly plague is rampaging the realm. The Otherworld is dying, and I might have the power to save it... -
![Heretic Spellblade 4 by K.D. Robertson]()
Heretic Spellblade 4 by K.D. Robertson
6 ratingsCivil war rages, but more than one crown is up for grabs. Nathan's preparations are being tested as all his enemies converge on him at once, including those he didn't know he had.To win, Nathan will need to step further along the path of a heretic. He has tamed a pair of demonic Messengers and learned forbidden magic, but his opponents grow in power and number with each victory... -
![The Duelist 5 by Eric Vall]()
The Duelist 5 by Eric Vall
6 ratingsAlex and his crew continue their journey to Terr Island, but the sea isn’t the last obstacle they have to face.Once they land, it’s an uphill battle against the island to reach Terr’s capital, and even when they reach the city, trouble abounds.If Alex doesn’t do something, the island of Terr is in danger of being destroyed by the Red Sun demons, or worse, by civil war... -
![Oathbreakers by Mercedes Lackey]()
Oathbreakers by Mercedes Lackey
27 ratingsWhen Idra, leader of the crack mercenaries known as the Sunhawks, failed to return from a journey to her home kingdom of Rethwellan, Tarma and Kethry, warrior and mage, set out in search of their vanished leader. Sisters of sword and spell, their fates bound together by Goddess-sworn oath, they were eternally pledged to fight the forces of evil...Categorized as:
coming-of-age dark epic heroic-fantasy magic paranormal sword-sorcery action-adventure -
![Among Gods and Monsters by S.D. Simper]()
Among Gods and Monsters by S.D. Simper
8 ratings"Look at you, as sweet as springtime, your heart and soul both. Would you destroy all of that to bring about your lost love's return?" The dead lay gone but not forgotten. War has sparked in the demonic realm of Sha’Demoni, ignited by the wrath of a vengeful goddess seeking recompense for her daughter’s death – and she deems Flowridia responsible... -
![The Duelist 3 by Eric Vall]()
The Duelist 3 by Eric Vall
8 ratingsAlex has defeated another one of his enemies in Archus Doler, but evil still lurks in the shadows of Nata Isle.Lord Asher Mec invites his two beautiful magical sisters to help investigate, but Alex and his family are still in danger.And he’ll stop at nothing to keep them safe... -
![Court of the Shifter by Logan Jacobs]()
Court of the Shifter by Logan Jacobs
8 ratingsThis gorgeous vampire princess hates me, but that’s probably because the prophecy foretells that she must bear my children…One day, I was just a park ranger in Idaho. I liked my job, but my life wasn’t particularly exciting.Then I fell into an underground spring and landed in another world.A fantasy world full of vampires, shifters, and monsters... -
![Dragon Emperor 8 by Eric Vall]()
Dragon Emperor 8 by Eric Vall
8 ratingsEvan’s campaign across Rahma continues, and this time, they encounter a city of intelligent, if proud, shape-shifting centaurs.Evan is fascinated by the horse-people, but he is more enthralled with their gorgeous queen. To win her over, Evan and his party work to clear the nearby forest of monsters, traps, and traitorous Green Glass Sect members... -
![Dragon Emperor 9 by Eric Vall, Alex Perone]()
Dragon Emperor 9 by Eric Vall, Alex Perone
8 ratingsEvan and his party continue on to the next stop on their campaign, but they quickly discover things are not right in the underground city of Colaruma.The king’s appointed Sentinels are missing, there is evidence the Green Glass Sect is once again up to no good, and the city’s Council of Magistrates is more than a little suspicious... -
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![Heritage by S.M. Boyce]()
Heritage by S.M. Boyce
10 ratingsKara Magari isn't normal, even by Ourea's standards--and in a world of shape-shifters and soul stealers, that's saying something. To the royalty, she's a loose cannon. To the masses, she's a failure. But Kara doesn't have a home to go back to anymore. This war-torn world is all she has left, and she'll save it even if she dies trying... -
![Deadly Night by Vanessa Nelson]()
Deadly Night by Vanessa Nelson
10 ratingsCan she serve justice in an unjust world?Newly-promoted Watch Officer Thea March is assigned her very first death investigation. Someone has brutally killed a young woman and dumped her body in an empty warehouse. The only real clue left at the scene points to one of the elite – the Ageless – as being involved... -
![Dragon Emperor 5 by Eric Vall]()
Dragon Emperor 5 by Eric Vall
10 ratingsWith Evan and Alyona’s campaign around Rahma drawing near, Evan is under a time crunch to make safe the city. First, he must clear out any beasts and enemies that lurk in the tunnels beneath Hatra. Then he needs to complete the reconstruction of the Lunar Palace. And finally, he’s got to deal with the assassins that have somehow infiltrated his home. Just another day for a Dragon Lord... -
![Twilight's Dawn by Anne Bishop]()
Twilight's Dawn by Anne Bishop
21 ratingsNew York Times bestselling author Anne Bishop’s “darkly fascinating” Black Jewel novels have enthralled readers and critics alike with their mixture of fantasy, intrigue, and romance. Now in Twilight’s Dawn, Bishop returns to the Blood realm with four all-new captivating novellas... -
![Full Blood by Donna Augustine]()
Full Blood by Donna Augustine
12 ratingsOne monster wants my soul. One man wants my magic. Me? I want to be left alone to live my life out like a dull, one of the lucky people who were born devoid of magic. But that won’t happen because being born a Wyrd Blood gives me two choices in life: ruler or slave. I’d rather die than be a slave and I’m not cut out to rule. Instead I’ve been hiding out in the Valley... -
![Destiny by P.T. Michelle]()
Destiny by P.T. Michelle
12 ratingsWhen destiny is on the line, will love be enough to light the way? In order to save Ethan, Nara gets pulled deeper into his dark world, where everything she thought she knew about Ethan and herself turns on its head...Categorized as:
coming-of-age magic paranormal sword-sorcery action-adventure angels book contemporary -
![Rod of the Heart by Cebelius]()
Rod of the Heart by Cebelius
12 ratingsHow much blood is one man worth? Terrence Mack has succeeded in keeping his freedom, but at what cost? The Vicereine of Florence is dead. The city she ruled has fallen to chaos, under assault by both Twilight Zone agents and a seemingly unstoppable dragon determined to claim the template's power for herself... -
![Pillar of the Wolves by Lola Glass]()
Pillar of the Wolves by Lola Glass
12 ratingsCONFUSED. DETERMINED. QUEEN.With my identity in the open, I expect the Blood Pack to despise me.But… they don't.They still consider me one of them, but I'm not sure that's where I belong anymore.The traitor still lives among my guards.The fight to determine my mate begins.But my pack's at war and the Tidals are still working against me... -
![King's Warrior by Frost Kay]()
King's Warrior by Frost Kay
14 ratingsRevolution and war come with a price in the fourth volume of USA Today Bestselling Author Frost Kay’s The Aermian Feuds Series. Returning to Aermia should’ve been easy, but nightmares and death haunt her, leaving Sage as an outsider, even in her own family... -
![The Mountains Rise by Michael G. Manning]()
The Mountains Rise by Michael G. Manning
16 ratingsFrom the dark depths of the past, comes the tale of the first wizard of Illeniel. Daniel Tennick lived simply, a young shepherd with few troubles and little to occupy his mind, until the warden appeared. Daniel’s power awakens, and he finds himself hunted by the servants of the cruel and uncaring forest gods... -
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![A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross]()
A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross
19 ratingsHouse of Earth and Blood meets The Witch's Heart in Rebecca Ross’s brilliant first adult fantasy, set on the magical isle of Cadence where two childhood enemies must team up to discover why girls are going missing from their clan.Jack Tamerlaine hasn’t stepped foot on Cadence in ten long years, content to study music at the mainland university... -
![Mother of Death and Dawn by Carissa Broadbent]()
Mother of Death and Dawn by Carissa Broadbent
6 ratingsTell me, little butterfly, what would you do for love? In the wake of a crushing defeat, Tisaanah and Maxatarius have been ripped apart. Tisaanah is desperate to rescue Max from his imprisonment, even as her people’s fight for freedom grows more treacherous... -
![The Searching by Vanessa Nelson]()
The Searching by Vanessa Nelson
6 ratingsOath-sworn to help those in need, Yvonne has been framed for murder.Tracking down those responsible for the destruction of the Stone Walls was a difficult enough task, but someone has made it much harder. The King is dead, and Yvonne is accused of his murder... -
![The Rending by Vanessa Nelson]()
The Rending by Vanessa Nelson
6 ratingsThe only place of safety for the desperate has been destroyed.Yvonne has finally found a place to settle, where her children can grow, and she can think about her own future. Even as she celebrates, a shock rings across the world. Someone has attacked the Sisters in the Stone Walls... -
![Time Shift: Kitsune and Shaman novel by J.L. Weil]()
Time Shift: Kitsune and Shaman novel by J.L. Weil
6 ratingsShe must leave her life behind to keep those she loves safe. Like most sane people, Karina Lang believed the idea of another world was only a thing in the movies. So not true. The Second Moon is full of inconceivable people, including herself. She is a Kitsune... -
![A Throne From the Ashes by C.C. Peñaranda]()
A Throne From the Ashes by C.C. Peñaranda
8 ratingsAs darkness descends, two destinies will merge. But as embers fly, one may rise from the ashes.A KINGDOM…Far from the land she knows, Faythe is beckoned toward the secrets of her heritage. Through trials of her name and a challenge to her claim, does she have what it takes to rule? Faythe bears a future that haunts; Reylan harbors a past that lingers... -
![Queen of Light by Meg Anne]()
Queen of Light by Meg Anne
8 ratingsOnly one of them can win. Kiri Helena Solene is done burying her loved ones. She is going to put an end to this war, one way or another. Even if it means she loses herself in the process. But in matters of war, Rowena has no intention of losing. The Corruptor knows Helena’s greatest strength is also her weakness, and she has every intention of exploiting it... -
![Of Earth and Air by Cameo Renae]()
Of Earth and Air by Cameo Renae
8 ratingsPrince Roehl holds Calla’s fragile heart in his cruel hands. In a wicked twist of fate, Roehl captures the two men Calla loves most. By his command, she will come to him in Aquaris... or both will be put to death. It may be a fatal mistake, but that’s the risk Calla is willing to make when she leaves her friends behind and races through the Argent Sea... -
![Dragonlove by Marc Secchia]()
Dragonlove by Marc Secchia
10 ratingsWhen a woman loves a Dragon, that love will change the world. Six years have passed since Hualiama and Grandion defied the Island-World’s most sacred law. They burned the heavens together as Rider and Dragon. For his crime, Grandion the Tourmaline Dragon suffered exile and imprisonment. The Dragons forced Hualiama to forget her past. Now, the suns must set upon the age of the Ancient Dragons...Categorized as:
coming-of-age dragons epic magic paranormal sword-sorcery action-adventure anthologies -
![Shadow Rule by Angelina J. Steffort]()
Shadow Rule by Angelina J. Steffort
10 ratingsBreaking the curse will break her heartGandrett can no longer hope that she has a dying chance to save the Prince of Ulfray nor the friend the Dragon King has taken from her. But she won’t give up—even if it means she has to travel to the forests of Ulfray first to help the Prince of Fae to wake his people... -
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![The Nowhere Witch by Donna Augustine]()
The Nowhere Witch by Donna Augustine
10 ratingsGetting back to Xest was the easy part. It’s staying here that seems to be the problem.I have three hags, also known as Xest Immigration, hot on my tail trying to deport me back to Salem. The wall I built in the Unsettled Lands is in jeopardy. Hawk, a man who was once my ally, can’t decide if he wants to lead the horde trying to drive me out or kiss me... -
![Blood Binds by Donna Augustine]()
Blood Binds by Donna Augustine
10 ratingsRyker calls it an accident. I call it another betrayal. He didn't want me to leave but didn't fight to keep me by his side. Wronged magically and devastated emotionally, I exile myself to another country, Dorley. Now I perform tricks under a tent, my mystical gifts a common sideshow. Just as I’m accepting my self-inflicted fate, Ryker makes a move that forces me back to the Valley... -
![Crown of Embers (The Chosen) by Meg Anne]()
Crown of Embers (The Chosen) by Meg Anne
10 ratings“If it’s a war she wants, I’ll damn well give her one.”Kiri Helena Solene may have gotten her Mate back, but that was just the beginning. The battle lines have been drawn and her nemesis has already struck the first blow.Surrounded by her Circle, Helena’s power continues to grow. However, this time power alone will not be enough... -
![Illusion by S.M. Boyce]()
Illusion by S.M. Boyce
10 ratingsThe final chapter in the war for Ourea ends with blood. Kara Magari is an icon. A hero. The people love her. The royalty tolerates her. She has everything—an army, allies, and a close circle of chosen family. They believe she will end the war, and they shouldn’t. She’s as scared as they are. She just can’t show it... -
![Ever Wrath by Alexia Purdy]()
Ever Wrath by Alexia Purdy
10 ratingsThere is no hope.Only blood and darkness await.Shade rules as Queen of the Seelie Summer Court with her love, a Teleen Faerie named Dylan at her side. But, the dark court of Unseelie faeries will do everything in their power to rule the earth, including enslaving the human world... -
![Of Beasts and Vengeance by Elle Madison, Robin D. Mahle]()
Of Beasts and Vengeance by Elle Madison, Robin D. Mahle
11 ratingsZaina thought she could run from her secrets, but they have finally caught up to her.She’s willing to risk her life for those she loves, but even that might not be enough to stop what’s coming.Einar has finally let down his guard, but when the woman he trusts takes off in the middle of the night with his people's only hope for a cure, he realizes what a mistake that was...
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