Fire & Blood (HBO Tie-In Edition)
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The thrilling history of the Targaryens comes to life in this masterly work, the inspiration for HBO's Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon"The thrill of Fire & Blood is the thrill of all Martin's fantasy work: familiar myths debunked, the whole trope table flipped."--Entertainment Weekly Centuries before the events of A Game of Thrones, House Targaryen--the only family of dragonlords to survive the Doom of Valyria--took up residence on Dragonstone. Fire & Blood begins their tale with the legendary Aegon the Conqueror, creator of the Iron Throne, and goes on to recount the generations of Targaryens who fought to hold that iconic seat, all the way up to the civil war that nearly tore their dynasty apart.What really happened during the Dance of the Dragons? Why was it so deadly to visit Valyria after the Doom? What were Maegor the Cruel's worst crimes? What was it like in Westeros when dragons ruled the skies? These are but a few of the questions answered in this essential chronicle, as related by a learned maester of the Citadel. Readers have glimpsed small parts of this narrative in such volumes as The World of Ice & Fire, but now, for the first time, the full tapestry of Targaryen history is revealed. With all the scope and grandeur of Gibbon's The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Fire & Blood is the first volume of the definitive two-part history of the Targaryens, giving readers a whole new appreciation for the dynamic, often bloody, and always fascinating history of Westeros. Praise for Fire & Blood "A masterpiece of popular historical fiction."--The Sunday Times "The saga is a rich and dark one, full of both the title's promised elements. . . . It's hard not to thrill to the descriptions of dragons engaging in airborne combat, or the dilemma of whether defeated rulers should 'bend the knee, ' 'take the black' and join the Night's Watch, or simply meet an inventive and horrible end."--The Guardian
Ancient Illusions
A long-lost diary, a rare book of ghost stories, and unrelenting nightmares combine to send archeologist Michael Rempart on a forbidden journey into the occult and his own past.When Michael returns to his family home after more than a decade-long absence, he is rocked by the emotion and intensity of the memories it awakens. His father is reclusive, secretive, and obsessed with alchemy and its secrets--secrets that Michael possesses. He believes the way to end this sudden onslaught of nightmares is to confront his disturbing past.But he soon learns he isn't the only one under attack. Others in his life are also being tormented by demonic nightmares that turn into a deadly reality. Forces from this world and other realms threaten madness and death unless they obtain the powerful, ancient secrets in Michael's possession. Their violence creates an urgency Michael cannot ignore. The key to defeating them seems to lie in a land of dreams inhabited by ghosts ... and demons.From the windswept shores of Cape Cod to a mystical land where samurai and daimyo once walked, Michael must find a way to stop not only the demons, but his own father. Yet, doing so, he fears may unleash an ancient evil upon the world that he will be powerless to contain.
The City on the Outskirts
Kayla & Vincent are stuck in a dull soul crushing existence, they never really found a place to belong. Unbeknown to them however, their lives were about to change in the most unexpected & wondrous way.
Bound by Prophecy
A woman trying to uncover her past . . . and a man running from his... The creatures from Elandria's nightmares are hunting her. Seeking answers about her dreams and her past, she steals back her mother's medallion from her abusive uncle--but what if the truth she learns shatters her even more? When he tries to stop her from leaving, a mysterious man intervenes, altering her course. Four years ago, a traitor let werewolves into Mount Haven, killing many, including Drustan's family. Torment and guilt drove Drustan away, until his instincts spurred him to save Elandria with his magic. To keep her safe, they have no choice but to return to his once-forsaken homeland. But not everything there is as it appears . . . As Elandria's memories begin to surface, they create more questions than they answer. Meanwhile, Drustan holds a secret that may tear apart their growing friendship. When a long-forgotten prophecy resurfaces and Elandria's life is put in jeopardy, not even magic may be enough to stop what's coming. Perfect for fans of K. M. Shea, Heather Frost, and Shari Tapscott--Bound by Prophecy launches the Legends of Airidia series with a clean, epic fantasy filled with adventure, danger, budding romance, and unforgettable characters.
Damned
For a former English maid, the stakes have never been higher . . . Damned is the final book in the Scarlet Revolution series, a spellbinding adventure of magic, vampires and mayhem from the bestselling author of the Invisible Library series. 1794. Eleanor, once a lowly English maid, is now a member of the League of the Scarlet Pimpernel and a promising conjuror. With a vampire plot thwarted in Paris, the League's next daring rescue is of the Pimpernel's beloved wife, Lady Marguerite, imprisoned in her London townhouse on unjust charges of treason and espionage. But Lady Marguerite's captivity is only the first threat from the League's vampiric enemy. With the King known to be ill, possibly mad, England is not as it should be. Vampires conspire to take control over the whole country whilst challenging Eleanor and the League at every turn. But then, using her growing magical powers, Eleanor uncovers a devastating, centuries-old secret. It is one so steeped in blood, that it will change not only England, but the entire vampire world, forever . . . Discover where Eleanor's journey first began in the Sunday Times bestseller, Scarlet. 'A thoughtful exploration of class and revolution . . . This book is a smart, swashbuckling joy. I loved it'- H.G. Parry, author of The Magician's Daughter on Scarlet
Fatal Forever
Enjoy this steamy faerie assassin series by USA Today Bestselling fantasy and paranormal romance author Tameri Etherton...Can love survive the bonds of family?Rori and Cian MacNair have always been unique, but now Rori uncovers the truth hidden deep within herself. With the intervention of two enigmatic gods, she has unlocked her true power.But what about Cian? What secrets lie dormant within him, and will they bring salvation or destruction?As they embark on a perilous journey to find the shadow man who kidnapped Rori-Cian, Nikala, and Therron must confront their greatest enemy and face their deepest fears. Can they reconcile their troubled pasts to protect the fragile future they have only just discovered?In a quest where everything hinges on a single drop of blood, which MacNair sibling will hold the key to unraveling the mysteries they have encountered thus far? Or will their choices ignite a devastating war that ravages both worlds?Prepare for an electrifying ride in this penultimate installment of the Fatal Fae series, where steamy romance intertwines with crushing betrayal and loyalties that are never as they seem. Can love endure the bonds of family, or will the shadows of the past tear them apart? Find out as the final battle looms, and destinies are forged with every heartbeat.
Shadow on Darkling Edge
A mythic cozy ghost storyFreya hoped her parents would finally stop fighting now that they moved into a new home. But something's not right in the house, and no one in Ashendale seems to want to talk about why it stood empty for so long.Then, she sees the boy in the mirror.Now, Freya must travel to the hills of Darkling Edge to put his spirit to rest, but the guardians of the ridge still remember the broken agreements the people in the valley forgot...
Love Binds
Hannah Harvey returns in Love Binds, the fourth installment in the hilarious and steamy Tails from the Alpha Art Gallery series by USA Today bestselling author Cynthia St. Aubin! For Hanna Harvey, happily ever is just the beginning...of a hot mess. Now mated to darkly dangerous but irresistibly seductive werewolf, Mark Abernathy, she's finding that life isn't the endless cheese and whisky fueled boinkfest she'd imagined it to be. Plagued by terrifying nightmares of a mysterious entity bent on her destruction and drowning in her new responsibilities as the alpha female of the werewolf world, she's begun to doubt that she really is the heir. And she isn't the only one. When certain werewolf factions refuse to acknowledge Hanna's rule, what begins as a clan rivalry threatens to erupt into the first shifter war in centuries. Which is like, the worst. As is the return of Hanna's former flame and neophyte vampire, Detective James Morrison. Bitter and out for blood (literally), he's made it his business to exact his vengeance on all non-humans...Hanna included. Hoping to stave off the shifter Apocalypse, Hanna and Abernathy travel to The Gathering, where a mysterious figure from Abernathy's past reveals a closely guarded secret with the power to break not only her heart, but their sworn bond as mates. With the fate of the werewolf world resting squarely on her bony shoulders, Hanna must now decide to trust the wildness within, or abandon the shifter world forever.
Showdown Over Neptune - The Dave Brewster Series (Book 1)
Imagine stepping through a door into a future where your destiny is to lead mankind back into space to discover and settle new planets. Follow Dave Brewster through that portal to explore new worlds and come face to face with incredible aliens. Join with him as he finds the key to save a planet and stop a monstrous invasion. Karl Morgan tells the story of Dave Brewster, an unemployed accountant in San Diego, who finds himself recruited to move into the future, where humanity has lost its desire to explore and grow. His family begins an amazing journey through time and space, forming partnerships with powerful alien societies and encountering remarkable Beings living in our own backyard. Through all the adventures, we are reminded that life is about family and friendship, and that our brothers and sisters do not need to be from our family or even from our planet.
Broken Bonds
Ruby Valestris, the daughter of a baron and student at Valwen College, thought she understood her place in the Andrean Empire: graduate as a mage, marry a duke, and continue the line of nobility. Every part of her life perfectly planned since birth. But when her friend Kai steals an artifact from the college vaults, she offers Ruby another option-a chance to choose her own future. While on the run, they cross paths with Serik, a wilder who has a mysterious history with Ruby's fianc矇, and Gav, a charming loresinger with a bounty on his head. Hunted by the thieves of the Kingfishers Guild and stalked by the ever-reaching influence of the Duke of Ayrilon, Ruby must evade those looking to collect on the reward for her capture-as well as discover why she shares an inexplicable connection with Kai's stolen artifact. Broken Bonds is the first novel in the Realms of Asara series-a tale of dangerous magic, tense alliances, and unlikely bonds in a world where freedom comes at a cost.
The Second Predaxian War - The Dave Brewster Series (Book 2)
Follow the adventures of Dave Brewster and his friends in the sequel to Showdown Over Neptune. The Predaxian Alliance, led by Emperor Zendo, has invaded Greater Gallia in their drive to enslave the galaxy. The first invasion attempt was pushed back, but not before too many brave soldiers were taken prisoner or killed. Now the Predaxians are coming back with their entire fleet, heavily outgunning the forces of Gallia, Kalidus and Earth. The Second Predaxian War begins at a time of apparent turmoil within the Alliance, as a rising tide of dissent is turning public opinion against the Emperor, who has imprisoned his own son for opposing his imperialistic ways. Can those Predaxians be counted on to help bring down the Emperor, or is this simply a lure into a trap? In order to find new allies and resources, Dave is sent on a mission into unexplored space. Along the way, he discovers another maklan civilization that has developed the most powerful technology the universe has even known. Can they be convinced to help end the carnage and bring peace to this side of the galaxy? Dave's friendship with Fa-a-Di, De-o-Nu and Jake Benomafolays will be put to the test to find out!
The Hive - The Dave Brewster Series (Book 3)
Join Dave again as he returns to Tak-Makla and makes a discovery that will change the course of mankind forever. Walking through the corridors of The Hive with its ten billion spider-like agents, the last thing he expected to find is a beautiful young woman. What she tells him will contradict everything he knew about human life and evolution, upend the balance of power in two galaxies, and ultimately lead to an unimaginable journey beyond the Milky Way. The Hive is a story of redemption. No matter which planet we come from, we all bear the scars of our brutal and tyrannical pasts. Our darker side can reappear anytime people become complacent or apathetic. The advances of science and technology only improve our ability to control and manipulate our brothers. Can any of us ever break free of the past and be truly noble and just?
Heartstone
Keedu and his army of dark mages have fled after their defeat at the hands of Bill Marshall in Sentinels of Far Sun. While most are content to find a quiet planet and stay out of the way, Keedu thirsts for revenge and is desperate to regain his honor, even though no force can stand before the Master of the Stones. On a small planet at the edge of the galaxy, Keedu encounters the most evil enigma of his home world, who is conveniently willing to help. Osphalon the demon fed on the life energy of Keedu's ancestors for millions of years and knows the Master of the Stones will eventually seek him out for his crimes. He convinces Keedu to walk backward in time and change the course of Earth's history in order to keep Bill Marshall from his destiny and secure Keedu as ruler of the galaxy. All of humanity will suffer and billions will be enslaved, just to keep one man alive but safely away from the Stones. Will Keedu's plan succeed, or will Bill's family and the Stones be able to save us all?
Kinndraill
The world of Kinndraill is cracking. Old alliances rot behind polished smiles, empires tighten their grip, and a faceless force known only as Justice moves through the shadows, rewriting the balance of power with blood and fire.As nations prepare for war, Eros Senesto is pulled deeper into a conflict where loyalty is a weapon and mercy is a liability. Friends become enemies, ideals are tested to breaking point, and the cost of survival grows heavier with every choice. In Kinndraill, there are no clean victories.A Dance with Justice is the second book in the Kinndraill saga, a dark epic fantasy of political intrigue, brutal warfare, and morally complex characters. Perfect for readers who enjoy sprawling worlds, sharp power struggles, and stories where justice and tyranny are separated by a single decision.
Blessed the Devoured
Sir Darl of Rougenmont sacrificed his humanity to save his kin and country. As a Deathless, he recovered from any mortal injury and served as a lynchpin on dire fronts. Generations later, Darl's country is gone, but he remains in a withering world sown with salt and blood. The servants of the Young Gods, who must consume flesh to maintain their immortality, have started hunting any godless mortal men and each other. Soon enough, they'll drive themselves to extinction.At the end of the world, Darl stumbles into a final bastion of mortal humanity. The land is green and lush. The people pledge themselves to a mythical king. But something is rotting in their roots with the threat of usurpation and the Blight just around the corner. With nothing left to lose, not even his life, Darl throws himself into a world of violent betrayals and old magic that seeks to use him as a weapon for their own designs.
No Ordinary Love
Call it fate or destiny or maybe it's both. No Ordinary Love is a sweet story about two ordinary people from opposite sides of the world who are brought together quite serendipitously. Each receives unusual messages in their dreams that, unbeknownst to either of them, contribute to making decisions that will change their lives forever. A story whose time has come. It speaks about lost love, growing older, loss through death, and fear of the unknown, while finding love again under the least likely of circumstances. It is a pure and simple love story with an unusual and interesting twist that will lift your spirits and open your hearts to all of the possibilities that love can bring to your lives.
Bound by Prophecy
A woman trying to uncover her past . . . and a man running from his. The creatures from Elandria's nightmares are hunting her. Seeking answers about her dreams and her past, she steals back her mother's medallion from her abusive uncle--but what if the truth she learns shatters her even more? When he tries to stop her from leaving, a mysterious man intervenes, altering her course. Four years ago, a traitor let werewolves into Mount Haven, killing many, including Drustan's family. Torment and guilt drove Drustan away, until his instincts spurred him to save Elandria with his magic. To keep her safe, they have no choice but to return to his once-forsaken homeland. But not everything there is as it appears . . . As Elandria's memories begin to surface, they create more questions than they answer. Meanwhile, Drustan holds a secret that may tear apart their growing friendship. When a long-forgotten prophecy resurfaces and Elandria's life is put in jeopardy, not even magic may be enough to stop what's coming. Perfect for fans of K. M. Shea, Heather Frost, and Shari Tapscott--Bound by Prophecy launches the Legends of Airidia series with a clean, epic fantasy filled with adventure, danger, budding romance, and unforgettable characters.
Angus the Robin
Robin is a fairly ordinary robin. He eats, sleeps and sometimes catches a worm. But, one day, he meets an old man and Robin makes a new a friend, a friend with birdseed!One day his friend does not turn up and Robin hatches a plan to find out why.A story about hope and the power of simple gestures; simple gestures that mean the world.
At the Sawags
Visions from the new seer Nimren cause unrest among the Faithful of Ro`eh. Akni is forced to leave the community. Accompanied by Dalom and Yelja, he sets out to find the Sawags, hoping to build a new life and to find answers to his questions about Ro`eh. They are not very welcome. The Sawags are threatened by the dangerous sylanx and by famine. Moreover, an old adversary crosses Akni's path. Then, when their presence leads to an internal battle between the Sawags, the problems become incalculable.Will Akni find answers? Can he and his friends help the Sawags? Is there a safe place anywhere in Under-Earth?
Oscar the Hebridean Cat
Join Oscar and Mercy on their next epic adventure.When they notice a girl in danger on a beach they risk everything to help her, but will it be enough? A story of love, courage and spirit set amidst the beautiful landscape of the Hebrides.A tale all ages will love and cherish.
Oscar the London Cat
Follow Oscar and Mercy as they tackle their next adventure and the challenges it throws their way.When Oscar and Mercy fall asleep in a strange-looking hat, they find themselves in London.And so begins a right royal adventure, where their ingenuity saves the day.A tale rejoicing in the power of courage and unity.
Heaven
SynopsisMansour is a tech startup founder from Gaza, with larger than reality hopes and ambition, for himself, his family, and his people.When his life is disrupted, and ultimately ended by the war, he discovers that death is only the beginning. Life in the Hereafter is a resumption of this life on earth. As he tries to build the life he always wanted, he discovers crucial events that happened to his family after his death, and they bear heavily on their present life. He also meets with historical figures in a quest to understand what the new world is about, and why people behave the way they do...This story is based on Islamic theology, but very accessible to non-Muslims. It tackles questions of modern life, philosophy, and religion through an engaging story.Quote"We were mistaken about Heaven, you and I! Remember how you joked about chasing Al-Hour Al-Ein as soon as we got to Heaven, and I promised that I was going to lock you up and keep you for myself? Life in Heaven made more sense when we got here. It was our same lives; extended; expanded; compounded; intensified... secured; complemented; compensated; sanctified! We found ourselves carrying our baggage, and memories, and attitudes, and complications... while being in full command and control! What glorious existence that many are wasting! What marvelous potential that most are squandering! What magical possibilities that all are oblivious to!"Advance review"On the cusp of accepting Islam, I was delighted to discover this insightful book into the author's fictional perspective of Heaven. As mentioned in the prologue, this novel is based on Islamic theology and deals with some aspects about this life and life after death as experienced by a young Gaza's man killed in the war.The book addresses several issues making references to the Quran. Following Mansour's travels in search of answers, it raises any number of questions; are humans the same or different in Heaven, are we affected by the baggage we bring with us from the first life, and does an unfulfilled life get fulfilled in Heaven.Technological advances play a large part in the storytelling, written by this gifted author introducing a plethora of characters and dramatic events." Jill Walker, UK
Silent Orchard Rising Storm
For centuries, the six kingdoms of Aros have spilled blood over borders and dragons. Kadara, once a renowned dragonslayer, chose a quiet life-until an amulet given to her long ago comes to life, dragging her back into a fractured realm on the brink of all-out war.She's seen how a single blade can alter fate, how cunning rulers twist magic for their own ends, and how even the mightiest dragons might guard deeper truths than any mortal imagines. Now, a volatile warlord threatens to scorch Aros into submission, driving Kadara from forest strongholds to windswept deserts in search of answers locked away for generations.What she uncovers could unite the six kingdoms-or destroy them. Because in Aros, not all dragons are what they seem, and some secrets carry a price far steeper than death. Caught between loyalty, courage, and the silent call of her broken sword, Kadara must decide who-and what-she's willing to become to save the land she loves.
We Were Made of Fire
In a world shaped by fire and fear, where power is both inheritance and curse, two heirs bound to opposing legacies collide in a struggle for what is worth saving... and what must burn.General Frejara has spent her life waging war in the name of her mother - the Sorcerer Queen who wields her ancestral magic as both weapon and leash. Born into the only bloodline that commands the power of the Dragon Fire but never manifesting it herself, Frejara instead earned every inch of her command by bleeding for it in battle. Yet as each campaign pulls her deeper into a web of loyalty, duty, and the dangerous secrets her mother has spun around her, the General begins to question the cause she has given her life to - and the cost of every victory in service of it.Mathias has the Sight - a curse left behind by the long-absent gods, inflicting visions of blood and fire upon those unlucky enough to inherit it. Feared for what he sees and pitied as each revelation steals a piece of him, he is shunned for visions everyone believes will one day drive him mad... just as they have every Seer before him. As the Queen's war spreads, Mathias volunteers to cross enemy lines in a desperate act of reconnaissance, determined to take action in a life where so little has ever been his to choose.One beginning to turn against all she was raised to defend, the other searching for a purpose he can call his own, the soldier and Seer are drawn toward a reckoning neither is prepared to face, forcing them to question everything they believe about power, prophecy, and each other... and whether the legacies they inherited still bind them, or are at last ready to burn.
Some Legends Never Die
Survive ThanksgivingEscape RomanceSave GalaxyOrnery octogenarian Richard, his associate Stanley, and his granddaughter Burke are world-class hunters of all things supernatural. They've faced monsters of every ilk, even overcome The Devil Herself, but now they face the most frightening challenge of all-spending the holidays with family.Richard's daughter is determined to return him to the safety of a senior care facility. She wants to send Stanley with him, and she has plans to make a match between Burke and a young IT engineer she ran over with her car. Little does she know that hunters are invariably led to the hunt.There's a rogue monster in the neighborhood, and Burke's blind date lands her in the middle of a battle between two powerful gangs of supernatural creatures. Now Richard and Stanley must find a way to rescue her and stop the battle before it grows to truly galactic proportions, but can they do it with a meddling daughter and her quirky neighbors watching their every move?
The Vanishing Bookstore
Every story needs a happy ending. And you can't have yours until you find the bookstore. 1692. On the outskirts of Salem, a bookstore stands covered in overgrown vines. Inside, a young woman hides a linen-wrapped journal under a loose floorboard and runs away, panicked by the sound of hounds barking in the distance. The bookstore vanishes into thin air ... Present day. Stepping inside a pale-pink house on one of the oldest streets in Salem, Dora can't believe she's about to finally meet the mother she thought died tragically when she was just a child. But the excitement is short-lived. Dora's mother has fear in her eyes, and with a trembling voice she whispers: "My life is in danger, and now so is yours..." Desperate not to lose her mother all over again, Dora digs into her family's mysterious past, and stumbles upon a seemingly impossible secret: the key to their survival is hidden in a bookstore that no one has seen for generations. Losing herself amongst thorny brackens and twisted ferns, Dora eventually finds the path that leads to the bookstore. But someone is watching her. They've been waiting for her. As she pushes open the beautiful blue door hidden amongst the sharp brambles, and stands in front of rows of crumbling leatherbound books with faded pages, she has no idea of the secrets she is about to uncover. Or that her life is in more danger than ever before ...
Dance of Shadows
As the Sun sets on the age of virtue, the shadows gather for a final dance... The Mathuran Republic and Magadhan Empire are locked in mortal struggle, but they are not the only pieces on the board. Over the Eastern horizon, storm clouds gather. The Rakshasan Tree Cities have opened their borders for the first time in centuries, gathering kings, clerics, matriarchs and merchant lords to a Conclave of Peace... all the better to carve up the future without having to worry about either Empire or Republic. After all, a season of peace is the time to plant anew the seeds of war. But in this world drenched in oil, three women emerge, each the spark that might light the fire. A Pirate Queen discovers the only gold around is in the bars of her cage. A Temple Courtesan's heart dances for the lowborn archer she was tasked to destroy. A Librarian Princess steals from deathless witches and legendary thieves to save the world from an ancient plague. As smouldering conflicts reignite, intimate betrayals unwind and ancient evils awake, our cast of spoilt heroes and lovesick princes, immortal assassins and their apprentices, deaf swordswomen and exiled snakelings will find no sun to light their path. For the Son of Darkness rises, boiling over with a wrath that all the oracles in the world cannot appease. Seeing the future is one thing, changing it is quite another... Unless it is through a heist.
Three Swords
Ten companions of Deida set out on a quest to the kingdom of Kalhart in search of one man. Instead, amid danger and destruction, they find love and a greater understanding of themselves. Leonardo and Link are brothers who have forgotten their past. Joining them are Willow and Buddy, often the mature presence in this strong-headed company; Alec and Darren, two young brothers wrestling with their powers and their strength; Ryan and Vance, a strong fighter and a medic; and Amy and Zoey, the moral compass and the heart of the group.When the companions dash into a burning village to save it, they learn that this settlement and the kingdom have been conquered by the demonic usurper, Caddomai, and his army of demons. When Caddomai proves too much for the companions to handle, the undaunted party travels by land and sea, battling the elements and their own conflicting emotions in hopes of a second chance.If they can learn to harness their powers-and if they can learn to trust each other-they might be able to rid the land of Caddomai, the demon army and restore the kingdom to its rightful owners.Three Swords: The Quest for Redemption is part of a duology with its prequel, Three Swords: The Rise of Evil, forthcoming.
Three Swords
Ten companions of Deida set out on a quest to the kingdom of Kalhart in search of one man. Instead, amid danger and destruction, they find love and a greater understanding of themselves. Leonardo and Link are brothers who have forgotten their past. Joining them are Willow and Buddy, often the mature presence in this strong-headed company; Alec and Darren, two young brothers wrestling with their powers and their strength; Ryan and Vance, a strong fighter and a medic; and Amy and Zoey, the moral compass and the heart of the group.When the companions dash into a burning village to save it, they learn that this settlement and the kingdom have been conquered by the demonic usurper, Caddomai, and his army of demons. When Caddomai proves too much for the companions to handle, the undaunted party travels by land and sea, battling the elements and their own conflicting emotions in hopes of a second chance.If they can learn to harness their powers-and if they can learn to trust each other-they might be able to rid the land of Caddomai, the demon army and restore the kingdom to its rightful owners.Three Swords: The Quest for Redemption is part of a duology with its prequel, Three Swords: The Rise of Evil, forthcoming.
Dawn of Darkness
Dawn of Darkness (Book One) by Richard MurlandAn ancient prophecy. A kingdom on the brink of collapse. Dawn of Darkness is an epic tale of magic, destiny, and sacrifice. As darkness reawakens, two unlikely heroes must confront their intertwined fates in a world where light and shadow battle for control.Malreth, a dark Cleric bound to the Queen of Night, is the embodiment of shadow magic and ancient secrets. Elinya, a young elf with visions of the coming storm, holds the key to the world's salvation-but only if she can unlock the secrets buried within her family's past. Together, they must navigate a world teetering on the edge of ruin, where danger lurks in every shadow and even the brightest light may be deceiving.In a realm filled with powerful magic, ancient creatures, and fateful decisions, Dawn of Darkness explores the ultimate question: Can the light survive in a world where darkness is gaining strength? The stakes have never been higher as the final battle between good and evil draws near. Heroes will rise, but only the strongest will stand against the encroaching shadow.Perfect for fans of high fantasy, dark magic, and gripping adventure, Dawn of Darkness offers a rich, immersive experience full of twists, betrayals, and unforgettable characters. Get ready to dive into a world where ancient powers clash and destinies are forged in the fires of darkness.
A kingdom of sand and ice
The curse is broken. The veil has thinned. And now, the gods return, some wearing familiar faces, others cloaked in shadow and ruin. Not all have come to save. Some have come only to watch the world fall.The witches have begun their revenge by taking the city of Spark. But they will not stop there. They intend to storm the capital, then the world. Fueled by blood and a century of betrayal, they march beneath a banner of ash and fire, determined to burn the kingdoms to their knees.Wren Wynter runs from prophecy and towards it, warning those who will listen that the end is closer than they know. But fate has a cruel way of twisting the paths of even its most faithful messengers.Alina Acheron journeys deep into the heart of the desert, where war is not waged with armies but with memory, flame, and will. There, she will learn what it means to rise. Not as a princess, but as a weapon.Mal Blackburn walks the line between life and death, love and betrayal, desperately searching for the truth buried in her husband's lies. But in the land of the dead, truth is a dangerous thing, and not everything that dies stays buried.As kingdoms crumble and old powers awaken, Kage must survive a grief that wants to consume him whole. And Kai, Kai must learn that monsters do not always wear the faces he expects, and that sometimes, purple eyes are just that... eyes.The hands that weave fate are moving once more.And this time, not even the gods are safe.
Masked in Stone
Will the mysterious cult leader get her? Will her colleague suffocate in stone? Will her newfound magic be enough?After a lifetime of studying magic from the outside, Eva Mandel now has to learn the scope of her magical powers with the help of a friendly coven of witches.On top of her new job as a lecturer on the psychology of magic she needs to figure out how to release a former colleague from her fate as a statue while the mysterious cult leader is attacking her with magical snakes.None of her beloved books are helpful right now. She will have to ask for help and trust in newfound friends against an overwhelming foe.
The Alchemy Before The Dawn
A forbidden magic, a deadly rebellion, and a love that could ruin it all.Sage is an Aubade, an alchemist with little magic but a brilliant mind, secretly working to democratize magic-a dangerous pursuit in a kingdom that views her magic as a threat. When a violent explosion destroys her workplace, Sage is forced to flee to the royal palace, navigating court intrigue while avoiding a deadly rebellion determined to exploit her discoveries.Assigned an enigmatic protector, Captain Eskar Devath, Sage clashes with him at every turn, but their constant tension hides an undeniable attraction. On a perilous quest for a rare mineral crucial to her research, Sage must confront shocking betrayals and make an impossible choice that could determine the fate of her people, her kingdom, and the man she's falling for.The Alchemy Before The Dawn is the first book in the Lightless Alchemist series, and perfect for fans of: High-stakes fantasyPolitical intrigueForbidden magicSlow-burn romanceEnemies-to-loversHe falls firstSTEM-minded FMCWitty banter
Crown of Poison
She's a princess in exile.He's the assassin sent to kill her.And now they're bound by a fae bargain.Princess Eira, a half-fae half-human, only wants freedom for her court and her people. But her stepmother has banished her from the kingdom because of her human bloodline. Now, Eira leads a secret band of rebels, all eager for change. And when an assassin crosses her path, she sees her chance to infiltrate the Winter Court and put an end to her stepmother's rule. Or so she thinks.Theron, the realm's most skilled assassin, has been trapped in a contract with the Queen of the Winter Court for over a decade. Lucky for him, he has one last mission to complete before he is finally free: eliminate the vagabond princess who threatens the queen. But when he tracks her down, she isn't what he expected. She tricks him into a bargain, and now, he is forced to travel alongside her to the Winter Palace.As they journey together, their hatred toward one another shifts, making way for new feelings. Eira realizes Theron is more than just a killer. And Theron discovers that Eira is not the villain the queen had painted her to be. But the queen's hold on Theron is stronger than he thought. And as he starts to fall for Eira, he struggles against the binding magic of his contract with the queen, which demands he fulfill his final assignment.Can Eira achieve her goal of freeing her kingdom? Or will the deadly assassin unravel her plans... and her heart?Crown of Poison is a Snow White retelling with a twist, full of dark fae magic, deadly court schemes, and steamy romance. The Crowns of the Fae books can be read in any order as stand-alone novels.NOTE: Crown of Poison was previously published as Carved in Ice and Glass. This updated edition has been fully rewritten and includes major plot changes and alterations from the original story.
The Serpent and the Siren (Standard Edition)
The next book in the spellbinding urban fantasy from New York Times bestselling author and TikTok sensation Piper CJ.It's only the end of the world...Reeling from shattered trust and caught between the truth and the love of her lifetimes, Marlow finds herself facing down the apocalypse...not as its victim, but as its very catalyst. She's ready for the end times, and she has officially declared herself an enemy of Heaven. Gathering allies across realms and pantheons brings new tantalizing twists and passionate nights as more and more figures step out of mythology to fight to the end. With the stakes higher than ever and every world at risk, Marlow must determine once and for all who she needs on her side--and who she can trust to stay there as she tears it all down. Enemies new and old close in, and the lines between love and hate blur. And in the end, it might just be the power of Marlow's own realm, the power of human belief, that can turn the tide before it's too late.
The Last God
Kel, a former prince turned gravedigger, serves the Unknown God. Bitter about the gods' neglect of their people, Kel's limited patience with the divine is tested when his former lover, now a famous general, shows up in the tiny town of Farport. Done with being the gods' plaything, Kel quits the priesthood-only to discover that the unknown god has plans for him and his ex.Iscar's shocked to discover that the prince who was too good for a lowly soldier now follows the god of outcasts. He's even more shocked when the unknown god declares himself to be War and claims Kel as his high-priest. Having experienced all war's horrors, Iscar is determined to free Kel from the god, escorting him to Celestial City in an attempt to win Kel away.Kel fights his attraction to Iscar and struggles with his duty to his god. Iscar's belief that the gods are just, and reward those who are deserving, is challenged by their journey. His allegiance is no longer to the gods, but to his love. But Kel, consumed by doubt, cannot see what a man-or a god-would want in him.
Silently Into the Night
What if the Man You Love is Destined to Reap Your Dying Mother?When Rose Foley came home to visit her dying mother, she never expected to find a strange and handsome man named Bellamy there. Rose wanted to spend those last few days with her mom, the one and only person in the world she loved. But her mother's odd behavior and the man's cryptic actions alert the private investigator in Rose.She's bound and determined to figure out just what they're up to. But the deeper she pries, the less she knows. The only thing she discovers is her unexpected feelings for the peculiar man. Feelings that lead her down a path toward darkness. Soon, Rose is faced with a choice between life and death...only, the choice isn't hers to make.Can she figure out their secret before it's too late? Or will everything she loves slip away silently into the night?Fans of MEET JOE BLACK, JOJO MOYES, and COLLEEN HOOVER give praise for Silently into the Night! Grab yours today!
In the Still of You
Meher has learned to live quietly in a city that refuses to be quiet. She carries a voice inside her that was never hers to begin with, one that taught her to doubt her laughter, her choices, even her own footsteps. She isn't running from the past anymore, but it still walks beside her.And then there's Karan. He doesn't enter her life with drama or declarations. He just shows up-patient, unhurried, the kind of man who waits for her to finish a sentence she isn't sure she wants to start. With him, the world feels a little less sharp.Healing doesn't happen in one moment for Meher. It comes in scattered pieces, a night she lets herself talk, a day she doesn't flinch, a smile she doesn't hide. Slowly, almost annoyingly slowly, she feels something shift.In the Still of You begins right there, where two people meet not in perfection, but in the fragile, messy space between who they were and who they are becoming.
The Hounds of Samaria
Shortly before WWII erupts, George Ghikas starts having recurring dreams about an unknown dancing girl. Because George has Greek ancestry, the military sends him behind enemy lines on occupied Crete with orders to organize partisan groups in the White Mountains. While George is performing his important work, he has hallucinations of the same dancing girl who has appeared so often in his dreams. Progressively, George is enmeshed in a 3,600-year-old world, where it appears he was once the victim of a human sacrifice ceremony that was taking place in a restored Minoan temple located near his current base camp. The girl who has been haunting his dreams is the officiating priestess during the ancient sacrificial ceremony... until the temple is destroyed by an earthquake. Back in the 20th century, George narrowly avoids a suicide attempt by reenacting the sacrificial ceremony of so long ago...until the temple is once again destroyed, this time by German bombs.Author Nigel Patten loves words and the music behind them. He teaches English literature for the French Baccalaureate in an international alpine college. Patten grew up in the United Kingdom and later moved to Switzerland. He now lives and writes in a ski resort in the mountains above Lake Geneva.
Wine for Roses
They say the stolen rose blooms best.When Ethan Keating Mendoza is hired as a gardener at an old Victorian residence in central Indiana, he has one clear mission: make the roses bloom. Ethan's life is roses--he's the son of a hedge witch and a partner in his father's rose growing business--but he has no magic himself.The Kilbride estate is wild and overgrown. The roses have not bloomed in decades, and Ethan fears he may be in over his head. Worse still is Louis, the peculiar trustee of the property, who lives under a bloodthirsty curse that ties him to the garden. But Louis gives Ethan a chance, and Ethan is determined to do right by the suffering roses. As Ethan and Louis grow closer, Ethan becomes increasingly desperate to save the man he loves from the garden's curse.But the garden isn't letting them go without a fight.Wine for Roses is a lushly written novella full of intriguing magic and love of all kinds. The plot blooms amid a slow-burning romance. The characters are complex, and I enjoyed getting to know them. -E. H. Lupton, author of the Wisconsin Gothic series
A Beautifully Crafted Lie
"Unwise decisions garner merciless repercussions."A creature lurks in Bryndis Ashglo's mind. It sees what she sees and hears what she hears, and it won't be silenced any longer. In the town of Bouldermore, governed with stringent laws and nightmarish tales of monsters, no one will be spared if found harbouring magic. Not even Bryndis, the governor's daughter.On the cusp of Samhain, Bryndis attracts the unwanted attention of the famed and feared bastard prince tasked to enforce the king's laws and conduct this year's witch reaping. He is the one person she needs to avoid, and now she has his full attention. He enjoys every moment of her torment.Prince Odhran doesn't address her numerous transgressions according to the law, but no good deed comes without a cost. In exchange for her freedom, Bryndis is swept into the faerie realm, tasked with lying to royalty on his behalf. Of all the atrocious things the bastard prince has done and can do, lying is the one thing out of his reach, and something Bryndis excels in.She faces two terrifying truths: Odhran is a monster-blood-drinking faerie. And on some level, she is a monster too.
Chaos in the Valley
The final book in the Joe Clovelly Trilogy.The rules have been ignored, the laws defied, the oath sworn to the Goddess, broken. A sacred place has been desecrated and as a result the balance of magical power within The Valley has been overturned. Chaos has come to The Valley; and it's all Joe's fault.Nothing is as it once was. The Watchers return, but not quite as they were. Cassie is healed, but she is not the sister Joe grew up with. And Joe must face what he has done, and who he has become. But aside from personal battles, there is far more at stake. If Joe cannot redress the balance of magical power in The Valley, restore peace where Chaos has entered, then there is no hope.And the Darkness he first encountered will have won.Can Joe defeat this evil once and for all? Or will the fight against the Darkness within him be too much?
Crown of Poison
She's a princess in exile.He's the assassin sent to kill her.And now they're bound by a fae bargain.Princess Eira, a half-fae half-human, only wants freedom for her court and her people. But her stepmother has banished her from the kingdom because of her human bloodline. Now, Eira leads a secret band of rebels, all eager for change. And when an assassin crosses her path, she sees her chance to infiltrate the Winter Court and put an end to her stepmother's rule. Or so she thinks.Theron, the realm's most skilled assassin, has been trapped in a contract with the Queen of the Winter Court for over a decade. Lucky for him, he has one last mission to complete before he is finally free: eliminate the vagabond princess who threatens the queen. But when he tracks her down, she isn't what he expected. She tricks him into a bargain, and now, he is forced to travel alongside her to the Winter Palace.As they journey together, their hatred toward one another shifts, making way for new feelings. Eira realizes Theron is more than just a killer. And Theron discovers that Eira is not the villain the queen had painted her to be. But the queen's hold on Theron is stronger than he thought. And as he starts to fall for Eira, he struggles against the binding magic of his contract with the queen, which demands he fulfill his final assignment.Can Eira achieve her goal of freeing her kingdom? Or will the deadly assassin unravel her plans... and her heart?Crown of Poison is a Snow White retelling with a twist, full of dark fae magic, deadly court schemes, and steamy romance. The Crowns of the Fae books can be read in any order as stand-alone novels.NOTE: Crown of Poison was previously published as Carved in Ice and Glass. This updated edition has been fully rewritten and includes major plot changes and alterations from the original story.
Midnight Waters
"In my family, when someone is born, another will die."A symbiotic curse has plagued the Arrowood and Everhart households for generations. When a new baby is born, a member of the ancient clans die. Only a truce between the warring families can break the deadly hex once and for all.Upon hearing her cousin is in labour, Maeve Arrowood hurries home to find out which one of them will be next. But the loss of her uncle is the least of her worries when a young man is found dead in the sea under suspicious circumstances. Called in by the police, Maeve has no option but to reprise her role as a scuba diving police consultant to retrieve the body.Unwittingly drawn into the investigation, Maeve is forced to work with the odiously handsome Ben Everhart. Obliged to put aside their differences, Maeve and Ben soon discover that a far deadlier danger has descended on the island of Dusk.One that could destroy both families forever.
Destiny
She doesn't have a mark.She doesn't have a House.And she definitely doesn't have time for five men who keep looking at her like she's already changed everything.Nova survived by staying invisible. No territory. No origin claim. No system deciding who she belongs to or what she's allowed to become. It worked-until the Academy found her, flagged her as a threat, and locked her into a bonded cluster of five men who were never supposed to exist together.She didn't choose them.She doesn't trust them.Her body didn't get the memo.One adjusts the coffee so she won't flinch.One fills her plate without asking.One holds eye contact too long.One smiles like he's trying not to.One calls her beautiful-and then forgets how to breathe.They don't ask her to be softer.She doesn't ask them to stop watching.The bond isn't supposed to feel like this. The system wasn't built for proximity, or choice, or the way something keeps tightening beneath the Academy-inside her chest, between all of them.Then a sixth man steps into the circle.He was never part of the design.And the system starts watching closer.Destiny is a slow-burn why choose romantasy featuring- a feral, emotionally locked-down heroine- five protective disasters (and one very inconvenient sixth)- forced proximity, forbidden bonds, and found family- awkward tension, accidental touches, and heat no one's allowed to name- a system built to keep people apart-and the cluster that breaks it
Blessed the Devoured
Sir Darl of Rougenmont sacrificed his humanity to save his kin and country. As a Deathless, he recovered from any mortal injury and served as a lynchpin on dire fronts. Generations later, Darl's country is gone, but he remains in a withering world sown with salt and blood. The servants of the Young Gods, who must consume flesh to maintain their immortality, have started hunting any godless mortal men and each other. Soon enough, they'll drive themselves to extinction.At the end of the world, Darl stumbles into a final bastion of mortal humanity. The land is green and lush. The people pledge themselves to a mythical king. But something is rotting in their roots with the threat of usurpation and the Blight just around the corner. With nothing left to lose, not even his life, Darl throws himself into a world of violent betrayals and old magic that seeks to use him as a weapon for their own designs.
The Last Great Inquisition
When an angel shows up on Texas's door to announce the apocalypse and ruin her happy plan for life, she has to seek God, who has locked himself away in the closet, to stop the battling demons and angels along the way.Texas had a life in progress. Then she threw up a key, and an angel arrived to tell her it was all about to end.With titans and angels circling, Texas is forced into a cosmic scavenger hunt to open the closet God has hidden away in - and maybe understand what she's been running from all along.Equal parts comedy (slightly dark in nature at times, but, hey, it's about life) and existential crisis, this is a story about grief, belief, and what happens when the universe doesn't respect your plans.
Fairy Wars
The paranormal? It's all nonsense, but proving it might get her killed.Chloe Mayfield has found herself in some tight spots before, but a full-on war? That's new territory for her.Branded a terrorist and enemy of the United Fairy Commonwealth, she's under fire from every direction, and there is no shortage of people eager to take advantage of the chaos, including a murderer who stalks the streets of Boston, killing in the name of Blue Moon.It's up to Chloe to restore order to her city, and if she can't do it soon, then she'll have no choice but to offer up her unconditional surrender. But how can you negotiate a cease fire with a nation that doesn't actually exist?An exciting addition to the best-selling Blue Moon Investigations written by Steven Higgs, fans of the series will be overjoyed to see familiar characters as well as to meet a few new ones in this thrilling spin-off series.
