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A Sharpened Axe by Jill M. Beene
16 ratingsA cursed nation. An unlikely heroine. Deadly stakes. This love could kill...A jaded fae princess and a few words whispered in the dark...that’s all it took for the prosperous country of Leiria to fall under a curse. Disease, famine and calamity followed. Fifteen years later, Samiris is one of the Chosen, a group of young women brought to the palace to try and break the curse... -
A Court of Thorns and Roses eSampler by Sarah J. Maas
17 ratingsGet a FREE sneak peek at the first four chapters of New York Times bestselling author Sarah J. Maas' thrilling and seductive new series, which blends Beauty and the Beast with faerie lore.When nineteen-year-old huntress Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a beast-like creature arrives to demand retribution for it... -
A Curse for True Love by Stephanie Garber
9 ratingsTwo villains, one girl, and a deadly battle for happily ever after. Evangeline Fox ventured to the Magnificent North in search of her happy ending, and it seems as if she has it. She’s married to a handsome prince and lives in a legendary castle. But Evangeline has no idea of the devastating price she’s paid for this fairytale... -
A Court of Mist and Fury : Rhysand's POV by IllyrianTremors
14 ratingsSPOILERS FOR THE ORIGINAL BOOK BELOW :ACOMAF Part 1: The House of Beasts (Rhys POV) by illyriantremorsThe first 13 chapters of ACOMAF told from Rhys's POV. Includes some brief details of his three months without her after he comes home from UtM and some improvised scenes, but most of it concerns his time with Feyre.~~~~~~~~~~~ACOMAF Part 2... -
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When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker
15 ratingsThe Creators did not expect their beloved dragons to sail skyward upon their end. To curl into balls just beyond gravity’s grip, littering the sky with tombstones. With moons.They certainly did not expect them to fall. As a valued Elding Blade of the rebellion group Fíur du Ath, Raeve’s job is to kill. To complete orders and never get caught... -
A Darkness At The Door by Intisar Khanani
14 ratingsI've been cursed, betrayed, and sold into slavery – but the truth I carry can't be allowed to die.Only Rae knows the extent of the corruption at the heart of the kingdom of Menaiya, from the noble lord who betrayed her, to the Circle of Mages whose wards protect the slavers from discovery. Injured and imprisoned on a slave ship, Rae's options are quickly running out... -
Assassin's Blade, The: The Throne Of Glass Novellas [Paperback] [Dec 31, 1899] Sarah J. Maas by Mass Sarah J.
17 ratingsCelaena sardothien is adarlan's most feared assassin. Explore the dark underworld of this kick-ass heroine and find out how the legend begins in the five page-turning prequel novellas to the new york times bestselling throne of glass series... -
The Snow Queen: The Complete Saga: Books 1-3: Heart of Ice, Sacrifice, Snowflakes by K.M. Shea
10 ratingsRead all three books in the complete Snow Queen series: Heart of Ice, Sacrifice, and Snowflakes in this special collection. Rakel is a princess who should have been queen. Instead, as a despised magic user she has spent most of her life exiled on a barren mountain, alone in her ice-castle... -
Crimson Kingdom by Robin D. Mahle, Elle Madison
10 ratingsRowan thought she had escaped being a prisoner.But even in Lochlann, she is chained by the memories of everything she left behind in Socair.Of everyone she left behind.With her people clamoring for war, the responsibility falls on Rowan to enter into a marriage alliance to keep her kingdom safe. That should be easy, considering she’s already received proposals from half the clans in Socair... -
A Duet of Sword and Song by Lisa Cassidy
10 ratingsThe time of the Shadowhawk was gone. Now he needed to be more.In the space of a night Cuinn Acondor lost his crown and almost his life. Devastated by Talyn’s disappearance, he’s on the run, fleeing from Armun and Shadow hunters who want to destroy everything he stands for. But he won’t give up. Together with the resurgent Wolves, he begins preparing to take back what Azrilan stole from them... -
The Scepter by J. Bree
11 ratingsThe witches of my coven burned.The Favored Children of the forest were abandoned by the magic that had protected them since time immemorial. Only my brother and I escaped the massacre. Now we’re the last two living Ravenswyrd witches in the Southern Lands... -
Dance of a Burning Sea by E.J. Mellow
16 ratingsWithin the world of Aadilor, there is a hidden place called the Thief Kingdom, where both magic and pleasure abound. There, the Mousai, a trio of deadly sorceresses bound by oath and blood, use their powers to protect the kingdom’s treasures...Categorized as:
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Blood & Steel by Helen Scheuerer
18 ratingsWith her death foretold, Althea Zoltaire only has three years to become what she’s always dreamed of being: a warrior legend.Women are forbidden to wield blades, so she has trained in secret her entire life. Now racing against the clock, she fights to secure her place in the elite guild charged with the protection of the five kingdoms... -
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Acolyte by Stephanie Fisher
10 ratingsHow far is too far when it comes to love?In a matter of moments, everything Taly ever thought she knew came crashing down around her. Her mother's spells were broken, her powers unleashed. She's no longer mortal but fey, and every day serves as a reminder that her entire life has been a lie.To make matters worse, Taly has been captured and imprisoned by a woman claiming to be the Time Queen... -
Beyond the Faerie Gate by Marie Mistry
10 ratingsA secret kept, a queen hidden, and her warriors lost. Afflicted by a mysterious and terrible illness that's haunted me since childhood, I’ve resigned myself to living life as a burden to my family. Until a fae knight comes to my village and tells me that everything I know is a lie. It seems impossible, but he swears that I’m a fae queen, raised in the mortal realm for my own safety... -
The World of Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
10 ratingsThe official guide to the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series complete with characters, creatures, new artwork, and more!Everyone knows the story of the assassin queen. But now, fans of the New York Times bestselling Throne of Glass series will be immersed in her journey like never before... -
A Suitable Bodyguard by R. Cooper
6 ratingsFor nearly twenty years, noble families have torn the country apart battling for the throne. Until now, the Tialttyrin have avoided the chaos, since no other nobles will risk offending the mysterious, powerful fae by attacking their favorites. But as the violence encroaches into the Tialttyrin’s green valley, continued peace might require action... -
Overtaken: Bonus Epilogue by K.F. Breene
8 ratingsWhat happens next? Do Shanti and Cayan live Happily Ever After? Will they have a brood of Gifted children? To answer some of your burning questions, we give you the Bonus Epilogue. Available from K.F. Breene's website under Books > Bonus Material... -
Die With Your Lord by Sarah K.L. Wilson
8 ratingsA DEATH TOO TERRIBLE TO CONTEMPLATE. A LIFE GAMBLED FOR EVERYTHING.DIE WITH YOUR LORD is the last book in the Bluebeard's Secret series following the eerie and romantic story of GIVE YOUR HEART TO THE BARROW.Description coming soon.Warning: This is the last book in the series, but that doesn't mean you're safe. These books are intense. Read at your own risk... -
The Faceless Woman by Emma Hamm
12 ratingsOnce upon a time… A town will only suffer the presence of a witch for as long as she is useful. Aisling watches the flames lick her thighs and prays for a quick death. But when an Unseelie prince appears through the smoke, she does what any self respecting witch would do. She curses him. Bran should never have traveled to the human realm, and is shocked when a witch binds them together... -
Cassandra the Lucky by Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
12 ratingsMeet Cassandra, the newest student at Mount Olympus Academy! She has an amazing talent—but will her new friends believe her?This Goddess Girls story is based on the myth of Cassandra, who has the gift of seeing the future—except no one believes her... -
Of Sea and Song by Chanda Hahn
12 ratingsThis is Meri's story.I am Merisol, one of the adoptive daughters of Lady Eville, and to escape my past and save my friends I will make an uncertain bargain with a shady sea witch. The deal sounds too good to be true... -
Of Glass and Glamour by Chanda Hahn
14 ratingsBorn under a hunter’s moon, abandoned as a child, I was raised to be a powerful sorceress—okay, a mediocre sorceress. All right, I’m good at glamour and can make things sparkle, if my spells don’t backfire. It was foretold long ago that I was a child of prophecy that would unite the fae and humans of Candor. The only problem, no one told me, and now the king wants me dead... -
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The Ballad of Never After by Stephanie Garber
6 ratingsThe fiercely-anticipated sequel to the #1 New York Times bestseller Once Upon a Broken Heart, starring Evangeline Fox and the Prince of Hearts on a new journey of magic, mystery, and heartbreak.Not every love is meant to be.After Jacks, the Prince of Hearts, betrays her, Evangeline Fox swears she'll never trust him again... -
Apprentice of Magic by K.M. Shea
16 ratingsAngelique hates her magic. Her time in the magical academy has been a long chain of criticisms, reprimands, and punishments. Her war-like ability to control any weapon has earned her nothing but the fear and scorn of fellow students and instructors. And now, she finds herself before the highest council just one vote away from having her magic sealed forever. Until Enchanter Evariste appears... -
Power of Pen and Voice by Melanie Cellier
16 ratingsA Spoken Mage companion novelWhen a Sekali princess unexpectedly bursts into Elena and Lucas’s betrothal celebrations, Ardann is forced to send a team to investigate her claims of a new enemy. The last thing Saffron expects, or wants, is to be called on to assist. But she can’t risk disgracing her family by refusing to join the expedition... -
Carabosse and the Spindle Spell by Sylvia Mercedes
6 ratingsShy but magically talented, Princess Carabosse only wants to help her people as they face the looming threat of the Warlock King and his daughter, Aurora. Aurora was gifted from infancy with fairy blessings that make her the most lethal magic-user the world has seen in centuries . . . and she wants Cara’s kingdom...Categorized as:
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Enchanting the Dragon Lord by Alisha Klapheke
6 ratingsPerfect for fans of Sarah J Maas and Holly Black, this stand-alone fantasy romance about a princess and a dragon-shifter prince is certain to be unforgettable.An enemy princess. A cursed prince. A kiss of flame.When artifact-hunting princess Brielle discovers a rune stone, she unwittingly calls forth a wild dragon bent on destruction... -
Of Werewolves and Curses by Emma Hamm
6 ratingsHer father is alive, but curing him might destroy an entire faerie court... Freya saw her father in the depths of the werewolf's eyes. She knows he's still in there, but the only way to save him is to convince the Summer Lord to work with them. And the Summer Lord hates both her and Eldridge with a burning passion. Once there, Freya realizes she has to manage more than just curing her father... -
The Autumn Fairy of Ages by Brittany Fichter
6 ratingsKaty and Peter want nothing more than to be married and to begin life together as king and queen of the Third Isle. But before they can take their vows, they must venture to the legendary King's Isle to meet their long-lost people and the chancels of the Lairis Isles must bless the marriage... -
Zarina and the Djinn by Vivienne Savage
6 ratingsZarina has sacrificed years caring for her alcoholic father. While she works, he pawns her deceased mother's belongings and gambles away the family income. Her greatest dream is to leave the city behind, but loyalty to her father and brother keeps her at home. Then one night, she meets a kind stranger, a mysterious traveler whose eyes burn golden beneath the moonlight... -
In Darkness Forged by Kenley Davidson
6 ratingsIn a land of darkness and deadly adversaries…He might just be the deadliest one of all.Burdened by a debt she can never hope to repay, Aislin is sent by her cruel lord to the mysterious land of Dunmaren, where she must beg the night elves for a single favor... -
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A Kingdom of Nomads by S.B. Nova
6 ratingsAs the darkness grows, so must the light…Branded as enemies of the fae kingdom, Serena and her friends are on the run from the witch queen, Morgan. They reach sanctuary, only to discover shocking secrets that separate them.Serena’s newfound destiny takes her to a land plagued by endless war. To survive there, she is forced to bloody her sword, escape an evil king, and confront a god... -
Sprout by Kendra Moreno, Poppy Woods
6 ratingsA deadly disease has spread through the Blooming Courts of Tuatha. The louloudi are meant to flourish for a thousand years before they return to the Earth. Death has been a distant foe for so long, no one spares it any thought. Until now. As sickness sweeps through the kingdom, with the cure always just out of reach, the courts have never been filled with so many blossoms... -
Torn Heart by Emma Hamm
6 ratingsCan a dragon win a battle when death is the enemy?Abraxas learned long ago that a life without his soul is not one worth living. Heart shattered with the loss of his mate, he does the only thing he can think of. He packs up his children and he leaves the Kingdom of Umbra. The journey across the sea is arduous and long, but soon he finds himself on a very familiar shore.Dracomaquia... -
Wedded to the Wanton Witch by S.L. Prater
6 ratingsThe Bargainer …Just like the fae of legend, Jonas Moen makes advantageous deals no desperate soul can turn away. A talented trickster, he’s amassed such great wealth he’s rumored to have more gold than the king himself. But there’s one thing he’s yet to acquire: a fae lord’s title. Born a commoner, he continues to be denied entry to the best the Lunar Court has to offer... -
A Dream of Flame and Shadow by Eliza Eveland
6 ratingsA blacksmith unable to forge a future. Every time Nevahn closes his eyes, he is haunted by nightmares of fire and blood. Though he’ll take any distraction he can find, his favorite is his daily work at the forge, where he is the master of fire. But he’s been an apprentice too long, and his nightmares are holding him back... -
The Disgraced Fae by Shari L. Tapscott
6 ratingsEleanor has only a few memories of her childhood—white roses, a beautiful but cold queen, a garden with mirrors, and terrifying creatures.But mostly, she remembers a boy. A boy who saved her from whatever her memory is holding hostage—a boy who wasn’t human.Now eighteen, Eleanor is old enough to leave the orphanage she’s lived in for the last twelve years... -
Glow by Raven Kennedy
7 ratingsRot may bring death... but gold will come alive.This is book four in The Plated Prisoner series, the adult fantasy romance inspired by the myth of King Midas... -
Stolen Threadwitch Bride by Clare Sager
8 ratingsTrue names hold power. Fae cannot lie. And the women they steal become their brides.When threadwitch Ariadne is taken by a fae lord as part of a centuries-old bargain, she expects to marry him whether she likes it or not. But, desperate to return home, she won’t give in easily...Categorized as:
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Isadora by Charlotte McConaghy
8 ratings"Prepare to have your heart and soul and imagination invaded." —Isobelle Carmody"The Chronicles of Kaya sweep the reader into an unforgettable world." —Sophie MassonThe kingdom of Kaya has been overthrown by a dark power. Trapped inside the dangerous capital, rebel leader Isadora fights the only way she can – by hunting those more monstrous than she... -
The Raven's Ballad by Emma Hamm
8 ratingsOnce upon a time… A curse can only be broken by luck or an impossible feat, and Aisling has tried numerous impossible feats. Every morning she changes into a swan. Every dusk she has a few moments with the man she loves, only to watch him forced into the form of a raven by the same curse... -
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Wolfskin by W.R. Gingell
8 ratings‘If you want adventure, you have to march right up to it and kick it in the shins . . .’ At fourteen, barefoot and running wild, Rose is delighted to be apprenticed to Akiva, the witch of the forest. She thinks it will be all enchantment and excitement, and not so much fuss about baths... -
Lost Towers by Angelina J. Steffort
8 ratingsWith evil rising, every secret can change the course of history.The curse is broken. The Fae are free. And so is Gandrett—at least to walk away from the palace at Lei’Vreah, from the King of Fae who she supposedly is in love with, from the prince who almost died in her arms.Her friends are out there, needing her help... -
Sacrifice by Tara Maya
8 ratingsReviews"I was enchanted by Initiate, drawn into a world that felt as comfortably recognizable and uniquely untried as Narnia, Hogwarts orMiddle Earth."--Casee Marie, The Girl Who Stole the Eiffel Tower"Wow. Holy smoking wow. This is one of the few books I've read that I canhonestly say was totally, 100% original.... However, as unique as it is, it was insanely easy to slip into the story.. -
Elf Prince by Tara Grayce
8 ratingsFarrendel would do anything to keep from killing again...even marry a human princess.Farrendel Laesornysh, the younger elf prince of Tarenhiel, has become the elves' foremost warrior. He is no stranger to killing. But when the humans propose a marriage alliance during a diplomatic meeting, he is desperate enough to avoid more killing to agree... -
Dance of Souls by Sylvia Mercedes
10 ratingsVenatrix Ayleth made a vow of loyalty to her Holy Order.But is the Order loyal to Ayleth?Still recovering from her deadly encounter with the Phantomwitch, Ayleth finds herself the unwilling guest of the Golden Prince, forced to enjoy his hospitality . . . and the not-so-gentle ministrations of Venator Fendrel du Glaive.There’s something strange about Fendrel... -
Of Thorn and Thread by Chanda Hahn
10 ratingsBorn an empath, I have the power— and burden— of hearing thoughts and feeling emotions of others. Retreating from the world, my only refuge is an ancient tower, but my haven is shattered when an injured man arrives with a plea to save the kingdom. Liam is the perfect knight, yet one attribute makes me hesitate. He is immune to my powers. His thoughts are a mystery, his heart an enigma...
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