Lumenfall
Lumenfall is a canon companion novella set within The Eclipsed Series, offering a quiet, emotionally grounded look at the moments that shape gods, mortals, and monsters long before the events of Eclipsed begin.Framed as a winter interlude, Lumenfall unfolds across two timelines-Long Before and Long, Long Before-revealing formative childhood experiences that echo across centuries. These stories are not legends or retellings, but lived moments: evenings by the hearth, lanterns left burning through the longest night, and the quiet decisions made by children who do not yet know what they will become.In sun-elf lands, Lumenfall is a night of warmth and ritual. Families gather as snow falls softly outside, bread bakes in the hearth, and lanterns glow in windows to guide children safely through the dark. Stories of the Lumenkin-gentle, watchful spirits-are told not to frighten, but to protect. It is a celebration of care, belief, and the fragile certainty that the world is kind if the rules are followed.In moon-elf territories, the same night carries a different weight. Here, tradition is rigid, love is conditional, and worth is measured by obedience and usefulness. The rituals remain, but their meaning is altered-less comfort than expectation, less warmth than control. Under a colder sky, children learn early how to endure, how to make themselves small, and how to create their own quiet forms of magic when none are offered.Across both settings, Lumenfall explores the idea that magic is not always something bestowed by gods. Sometimes it is made-carefully, deliberately-by those who choose to protect others at great personal cost. A lantern kept burning. A gift placed unseen. A story told softly so fear does not take root.Though gentle in tone, Lumenfall does not shy away from darkness. It addresses themes of loss, religious violence, harm to children, and the lasting impact of neglect and favoritism. These moments are handled with restraint and emotional depth, emphasizing how trauma often takes shape in silence rather than spectacle.This novella is designed to be accessible to new readers and can be read as a standalone work. However, it serves as an emotional foundation for Eclipsed (Book One) and foreshadows the conflicts, relationships, and moral fractures that will deepen in Entwined (Book Two). Readers familiar with the series will recognize pivotal echoes; new readers will find a complete and self-contained story of love, belief, and survival.
Demons For Breakfast
Sorrel Redwood banishes spirits, brews intention oils, and rocks her purple Doc Martens through San Francisco's demon-infested streets. What she really wants is revenge-the demons who murdered her mother still roam free.When a routine job goes wrong, Sorrel releases Ranth, an ancient wizard trapped in a cursed bracelet. Now magically bound together, she learns a deadly truth: if Ranth dies, she dies too.Hunted by feral demon hounds and stalked by an ancient cult, Sorrel must rely on her herbs, her Scooby-gang of self-taught experts, and the wizard who may be more dangerous than the demons themselves.Because in San Francisco, even love can be a curse-and Sorrel's heart might be the most vulnerable magic of all.
Elegy of the Fallen Swords
The long struggle between light and shadow reaches its haunting conclusion The floating cities of humankind teeter on the brink of annihilation as the Seer unleashes horrors from the forbidden lands below. Radyn, scarred by loss and torn between vengeance and hope, must rally the remnants of humanity before their fragile havens fall from the sky. Yet each act of defiance draws him deeper into the mysteries of the shadow song and closer to the truth of what resistance will cost him. As alliances fracture and ancient powers stir, the survivors of Firestone and Nightkeep face impossible choices: sacrifice the few to save the many, or gamble everything on a final stand against the darkness they helped create. With dragons soaring over dying cities and songs that can shape reality itself, Elegy of the Fallen Swords sounds the final notes to a saga of courage, betrayal, and redemption.
The Void's Conquest Volume One
In the ancient world of Wargolion, peace is a fragile illusion.When the High Priest of Xerros summons a handful of unlikely adventurers to investigate a rising darkness, none of them imagine the scale of the threat they are walking into. From the quiet farming town of Newham to the haunted caverns of Faelet, the merciless bandit camps of the mainland, and the corrupted strongholds of the south, every step draws them deeper into a conspiracy older and more dangerous than anyone predicted.Their journey unravels the truth: the Goddess of Death, Agatha, has fallen under the influence of the Void, and her power is slipping into the hands of her most ruthless lieutenant, Sarah Blackhorn, the daughter of one of the adventurers, long presumed dead. As Sarah rises to become the new, sinister embodiment of Death, her influence tears across the land, consuming divine power and bending armies, assassins, and ancient orders to her will.Hunted by cultists, stalked by assassins, and betrayed from within their own ranks, the companions must navigate hidden tunnels, shattered kingdoms, and the ruins of Nerageth Castle, where the truth of the Horsemen of Death is finally revealed.Their only hope rests in finding an artifact capable of killing even a god, a weapon whispered about in lost Elvish records, coveted by the Horsemen, and powerful enough to shift the fate of the world. As loyalty fractures and the shadows deepen, the group is forced to confront not only the terror rising across Wargolion, but the demons, literal and otherwise, within themselves. And when tragedy strikes at the hands of the Blood Sisters and their monstrous Lamia hunters, vengeance becomes as much a driving force as survival. The Void's Conquest is a dark, character-driven fantasy epic filled with ancient magic, fallen gods, political tensions, and a rising evil that threatens to consume all creation. It is the first installment in a sweeping saga where no one is safe, divine power is corruptible, and even heroes can be broken.For readers who enjoy gritty party-based adventures, morally complex villains, and worlds where myth and reality collide, this is the beginning of an unforgettable journey into the heart of the Void.
Elegy of the Fallen Swords
The long struggle between light and shadow reaches its haunting conclusion The floating cities of humankind teeter on the brink of annihilation as the Seer unleashes horrors from the forbidden lands below. Radyn, scarred by loss and torn between vengeance and hope, must rally the remnants of humanity before their fragile havens fall from the sky. Yet each act of defiance draws him deeper into the mysteries of the shadow song and closer to the truth of what resistance will cost him. As alliances fracture and ancient powers stir, the survivors of Firestone and Nightkeep face impossible choices: sacrifice the few to save the many, or gamble everything on a final stand against the darkness they helped create. With dragons soaring over dying cities and songs that can shape reality itself, Elegy of the Fallen Swords sounds the final notes to a saga of courage, betrayal, and redemption.
These Promises are Valiant
A Hellion forged by forgotten blood. An Angel Queen burning under secrets she never asked to inherit.And a prison older than Heaven that refuses to stay sealed.Chel survived Hell, the Veil, and a war that should have erased him-but blood remembers what history tries to bury. Haunted by dreams of the Black Mansion and a lineage the Fates never meant him to uncover, Chel is drawn back into battle when ancient fires ignite Teari's kingdom and something long imprisoned begins to stir. This time, the threat isn't just monsters crawling out of the dark-it's the truth of who he is, and what his blood can unlock.A soul tie awakened. A past clawing its way free.Teari has finally claimed her crown, but ruling Heaven comes at a terrible cost. While her kingdom burns and her people flee, she is torn from everything she loves and dragged into the Collector's prison-a realm built by Archangels and fed by broken creatures. To survive, Teari must protect the Queen of Hell, and pretend obedience to a being who wants her blood for his freedom.Captured. Betrayed. Bound by fate.And still, she refuses to break.Perfect for fans of dark fantasy romance, soul-bound lovers, and slow-burn devotion forged in fire, blood, and defiance.
The Night Prince (Deluxe Edition)
From USA Today bestselling author Lauren Palphreyman comes the highly anticipated sequel to The Wolf King, a romantasy for fans of enemies to lovers, shifters, forbidden romance, villains you love to hate (or maybe just love!), and werewolves."Let me have you. Just once. Please."Aurora is caught between powerful alphas as they fight for the Wolf Throne. But darker forces are rising...Aurora may have survived the Wolf King, but his bite marks her skin. In accordance with wolf law, that makes her his property. Now, he wants her back.To beat him and take his throne, Aurora and Callum must form a dangerous alliance with one of the most feared Wolves in the Kingdom, Blake. He is their enemy, but he has entangled his life with Aurora's--meaning she cannot harm him without forfeiting her own life.As she fights to break their connection, she suspects Blake is keeping secrets about a dark power that rises in the north, and the unsettling nature of the bond between them. It seems there is a bigger game at play than who sits on the Wolf Throne--one that threatens both the Kingdom of Wolves, and the Kingdom of Men.With her wolf awakening, enemies closing in, relationships tested, and secrets revealed--Aurora may be the only one who can stop an ancient evil from rising.If she can figure out who to trust.If she can figure out where she, and her heart, belong.If she can stay alive.Delicious tropes: Wolf shiftersPrincess x alphaCaptive heroineEnemies to loversLove triangle done RIGHTForbidden romanceHumans vs wolves warPraise for The Wolf King: "Had to read it twice, it was so good!" -- Amazon review"If Outlander and a werewolf pack had a love child, this book would be it. If you want a book that's got just enough magic, a soft but strong heroine, alpha energy without the cringe, Scottish werewolves, kilts, vibes, emotional depth, fun narration and a plot that keeps moving, this is the one." -- Goodreads review"Masterfully balances suspense, passion, and character development, all wrapped up in a captivating paranormal romance setting." -- Amazon review"If you're into werewolf romances or fantasy and are looking for something fast paced & exciting, this is it." -- Goodreads review
To Find A Weapon
It was the happiest day of Sachi Takahashi's life. But even her wedding day would not end without bloodshed. Here in Kolbia's Capitol City, old enemies would threaten her loves and her life. And the needs of her quest to save the world would send her, her new wife, Sahla, Captain William Blaine and her Companions to the oldest remnants of the ancient Pan Solar Confederation. And those relics, operational after thousands of years, will take them to a continent no one has ever survived exploring.Finding an operational Planetary Defense Center was incredible. But the society living above that PDC was a horror, one committing atrocities to stop an implacable threat to life itself. A threat that would involve the very Gods Themselves.And, when Sachi reaches her final goal, she learns that she had carried the ultimate menace to the nature of life on Rybithia within herself. And it would be her belief in herself and in her loves that would stand in the balance.
Singalongs and Lullabies
Champions of the world ... until the end of time?New Rhye should have been a utopia. A glittering metropolis built on beauty and innovation, with King Mustapha jump-starting an Age of Harmony. But triumph soon became disaster: even a desperate quest to the edge of Rhye could not prevent the ultimate calamity.The entire timeline became an elaborate trap set by Marnis, the Creator ... designed to ensnare the seraph and destroy him, along with everything he had made. With Death on their very heels, Mustapha and his companions escaped with their lives.Now, the dauntless crew have one last chance to rewrite their tragic history - a direct line to ancient Rhye. There's only one problem: Sammy the hapless butterfly already punched that ticket, and is trapped one thousand years in Rhye's past. In the depths of time, Sammy has his own concernts - twenty voyagers from another world are hoping he will be their promised messiah.If Mustapha, Harold, Meadow and Dique are going to win the day, they must put their faith in none other than Valendyne himself. How can they hope to walk that treacherous path, re-route the fate of the land, and give Sammy aid ... all at once? It will take a kind of magic ... perhaps even a miracle. Singalongs & Lullabies concludes the Rhye Saga - the epic trilogy that's guaranteed to blow your mind.
Panic No More
Even the best families can have dark secrets.Some people would say Nick Baker has it all: the trust fund, the family connections, and the country club membership. However, the Baker dynasty is in decline, and being a Baker comes with obligations as well as a family history of insanity.Already prone to panic attacks, when Nick sees a supernatural creature dancing outside his office window, he wonders if he's just hallucinating or suffering a complete mental collapse. However, the creature is all too real, and it has come to collect on a promise made by one of Nick's ancestors, the secret of the Baker's success. Nick must choose between thwarting the ambitions of his family or facing the wrath of an ancient god.
The Serpent's Vengeance
Every day, the Sun must be woken.Every night, the Moon must be laid to rest.And between them, balance is everything.Mirri was born to tend the Sun.Nyra was born to guide the Moon.They were never meant to linger. Never meant to watch. Never meant to love.But at the edges of dawn and dusk, they learn each other's names. And with every stolen moment, the world begins to strain-days stretching too long, nights coming too late, light growing sick with longing.As mortals suffer and the Oracles begin to count the dead, something ancient stirs beneath the sky. A celestial Serpent, coiled around the world since its first dawn, wakes not in anger-but in correction.Love has broken the balance before.It will break it again.A myth of devotion and consequence, this is a tragic fantasy about love that refuses restraint.
The Wolf Experiment
In Doford Peaks, a small mountain town, 19-year-old Ethan lives with his grandma. His life is quite normal, at least as normal as it can be for someone with asthma. A winter morning walk turns dramatic when he and his grandma discover an 18-year-old girl, Mia, who is unconscious and injured. As Mia recovers, bits of her past emerge, attracting agents Gibson and Cooper of the Bureau of Supernatural Investigation (BSI). A complex web of secrets associated with the Defense Forces of Genesis (DFOG) intertwines their fates. As the truth emerges, Ethan and Mia must face the horrifying reality of The Wolf Experiment.As the agents' investigation intensifies, Ethan and Mia are thrust into a dangerous world that reaches far outside the quiet borders of Doford Peaks. Each new discovery brings them closer to DFOG's chilling operations, putting their safety at risk as they become entangled in a high-stakes mission with consequences that could affect many lives. With danger around every corner and the threat of The Wolf Experiment looming, Ethan and Mia must use all their courage and determination to survive forces determined to keep DFOG's secrets buried.
Forever
An implacable enemy. Betrayal, murder and torment. Can this fated pair's love save their world from annihilation?Everything Ophelia Banner loves hangs by a thread. Cruelly betrayed at the very moment the war should have ended, she now fights to reclaim her body and spirit from the darkness that has tried to claim her.Elias Kraus burns with unyielding resolve. Captured and heartsick after a traitor tore victory from his people's grasp, he endures torment while clinging to the hope of reuniting with Ophelia. Yet freedom cannot restore the lives already lost, and the bond he shares with his fated partner carries a cost he never imagined.As Ophelia surrenders fully to the role destiny demands, a cosmic shift fractures the path before them. And Elias, burdened with powers stolen from another, swears to protect his beloved even if it destroys him.Together, they must summon strength, unity, and trust. For the choice before them is stark: to forge victory out of ruin-or to bring about annihilation.Forever is the epic fifth book in The Conduit Chronicles adult urban fantasy series. If you like addictive heroes, breathtaking stakes and tragic sacrifice, then you'll love Ashley Hohenstein's fever-pitched climax.Buy Forever to beat back the apocalypse today!
Fate & Fang
He'd do anything to protect her. She just wants him to stay.Daniel Boucher has waited over a century to find his fated mate. The moment he hears Rosemary Whitlock's voice, he knows-she's it. Smart, capable, and already entangled in vampire affairs, Rosemary is nothing like the fragile human he expected. But with mates being hunted and war brewing in the shadows, Daniel will do whatever it takes to protect her, even if that means keeping her at a distance.What he doesn't see is how much that distance is tearing them apart.Rosemary isn't new to this world. With mated vampire-human godparents and a lifetime of witnessing what real bonded partnerships look like, Daniel's sudden disappearances feel less like protection and more like rejection. She's not the type to sit back and wait to be rescued-and she won't let herself be left behind.As the Bouchers close in on a deadly truth, love and loyalty are tested from every side. And if Daniel and Rosemary can't bridge the growing rift between them, their bond may not survive what's coming.Is fate enough to hold them together when everything else is pulling them apart?
Last of the Centaurs
An ancient world. A forbidden bond. A second chance for all of creation. Nyla never expected to survive the fall of Atlantis, watch the world die, or to find love. Before the flood came, there were teleporters, sky trains, and crystalline cities. And then the gods destroyed it all. Nyla never expected to survive the fall of Atlantis. Hijacked, hunted, and stranded deep in the forests of a collapsing world, she is saved by a mysterious centaur whose protection defies everything she thought she knew about myth and man. Together, they flee the ruins of a once-great civilization as the Earth itself is sentenced to extinction. But when the first rains in history fall, Nyla finds herself forced onto a new path. A path she did not choose. One that may save humanity . . . but will cost her everything. Now, in the wake of cataclysm, only love, courage, and the last of the centaurs can guide them toward a new beginning. For fans of epic worldbuilding, post-apocalyptic myths, ancient high-tech civilizations, and slow-burn, closed-door romance "Last of the Centaurs" is a genre-defying novel that weaves fantasy, faith, and the forgotten past into a story of healing, survival, and legacy. A sweeping tale of myth, courage, and impossible love, Last of the Centaurs is a journey through the world that once was . . . and the one that might be again.
Daughter of Light
Twelve years after the flood that destroyed the Earth, Nyla thought she knew her place in the fragile new world-until a discovery from the past shakes the foundation of everything she believes.As tensions simmer within the settlement, an Atlantean arrives with a desperate plea: help him find his missing sister before it's too late. The search will lead Nyla far beyond the safety of home, across emotional terrain, and toward the fabled city of Atlantis.But what she finds is far stranger, and far more perilous, than she ever imagined.Daughter of Light is the second novel in the Brothers of Atlantis series-a sweeping blend of slow-burn romance, post-apocalyptic survival, and mythic adventure, with a simmering love triangle that will keep you turning pages.
Biting My Knight
To kiss or kill a vampire? That is the question.Hester Everill has landed her dream role at Shakespeare's Globe - thanks to a questionable vampiric shortcut - now she just has to overcome stage fright so she can perform with her swoony co-star, Will. But when she overhears him saying he's seen her act before, Hester is baffled, since she hasn't been onstage since 1752.Will Knight's had only one thing on his mind for centuries: revenge. Stalking Hester has been fun foreplay, now it's time for the main event. Yet when rehearsals heat up, hate tangles with desire, and suddenly Will's struggling to keep to the script.Meanwhile, Hester has more than opening night to worry about. She and her coven are on the trail of a dangerous sire intent on recruiting innocent thralls for his vampire brothel. The Fanged and Flirty crew will need sharp stakes, and even sharper wits, if they want to make it out of this one (un)alive.Biting My Knight is a dual timeline, dual POV vampire romance with spice, humour and undead drama. It follows on from Book 2 Enthralled By You and is the trilogy finale.
Vengeance
Some Insults Can Not Be Forgiven.When home, hearth and family have been destroyed, sometimes all you can do is pick yourself up and bring destruction on those who harmed you. Meyari McFarland returns in a collection of five stories of vengeance both subtle and bloody that are sure to keep you on the edge of your seat.Includes: The Shadow GhostsEscapeThe Blade Was Not BrassThe Widow's WarThe Scent of Revenge
Stories from the Darkside
Some places remember. Some objects carry intent. And some stories refuse to stay silent.Stories from the Darkside is a gripping collection of supernatural horror tales where ordinary lives collide with unseen forces. Set in abandoned stations, quiet shops, and forgotten spaces, each story explores what happens when the past resurfaces, and demands a reckoning.These tales are driven by atmosphere and consequence rather than shock, blending classic British ghost-story tradition with modern psychological horror. Ghosts linger with purpose, places absorb memory, and every choice leaves a mark that cannot be undone.Perfect for readers who enjoy slow-burn dread, haunted settings, and short horror fiction that lingers long after the final page.Step into the dark - but don't expect to leave unchanged.
Rise of the Shadow Lords
The highly anticipated origin story to the Blade of Shadows series...They will rise together. They will fall together. And they will die together.Bound by fate and fractured by betrayal, Salvatore and Lazarus are thrust into the Shadow Lord Trials-a brutal gauntlet that promises freedom and unimaginable power but demands sacrifice at every turn. As secrets unravel and loyalties are tested, they must confront the horrors around them and the shadows within.In a world where betrayal cuts deeper than steel and truth is as deadly as any blade, their bond will be forged in fire and broken in blood.This is where legends are born. This is where the darkness begins. This is Rise of the Shadow Lords.
Tales From the Cursed Edge
Where light fails, heroes are forged in darkness. Six gripping tales of courage, sacrifice, and redemption await on the precipice between salvation and damnation. Each story draws you deeper into a world where magic flows like blood and monsters prowl the shadows. Journey with unlikely heroes thrust into extraordinary circumstances-a mundane worker transported to a realm of danger and destiny, a mighty king confronting the terrible price of power, a battle-hardened mercenary facing the ghosts of his past, a loyal emissary venturing into enemy territory with nothing but faith, two companions racing against time to prevent an ancient evil's return, and a lone holy warrior seeking divine aid against a darkness that threatens all creation. These tales explore the moments that define us: when fear must yield to courage, when ordinary souls rise to extraordinary challenges, and when the darkness seems insurmountable, but the flame of hope refuses to die. From master storytellers Michael Magistro, James Andrews, W.E. Wertenberger, Rob D. Smith, Jack Finn, JP Wilder, and Chris Mason comes an anthology that will transport you to lands where magic and monsters reign, and where heroes are forged in the fires of adversity. Step beyond the threshold of safety, and discover what lies beyond . . . the Cursed Edge.
A True Witch Book 2
A True Witch Book 2 is second in the series of a contemporary Australian witch fantasy.Six months following the traumatic attack on the witches by two Grimm brothers and the murder of the old witch, Maybelline, Niamh vacations in Ireland for an extended recovery break, along with her friend, Emma. In Ireland, she connects with her witch heritage, uncovers a family secret and befriends other witches.Unbeknown to Niamh, back in Australia the Grimm family continue their centuries-old pledge to hunt and execute witches, seeking to eliminate her entire family including her pregnant mother. Included on their hit-list is her Grimm father for breaking the family rules, associating with witches and fathering witch children.The race to protect and survive is on ...
Betrothed (HARDCOVER)
Grieving widow, Fawn, will soon settle back into her role as the quiet, obedient housewife that her late husband's family expects her to be. But first she will secretly hunt down the monstrous Skullstalker who ate her husband and take her vengeance.Her hunt immediately goes awry when she ends up injured. She waits for the Skullstalker to end her, only for the monster to gleefully declare that she is his new wife.Fawn initially goes along with the charade to save her life. But when the savage Skullstalker shows her more kindness, understanding and pleasure than her human husband ever did, she realizes that she doesn't hate being a monster's wife as much as she expected...-Young Skullstalker, Zax, expected little when he prayed for a spouse. But now that he has been gifted one, he will not take her for granted.He has prepared everything for his wife: food, comfort, excitement. So why does she smell of fear when he touches her?Zax vows to prove himself a worthy husband. Even if it means hiding her from her old family who wants her back. And helping Fawn realize that there is more to being a wife than she thought...BETROTHED is a high-heat monster romance with hurt/comfort, forced marriage, a golden retriever MMC with two 'special appendages, ' and a HEA. Perfect for fans of Opal Reyne and Katee Robert. It is Book 4 of the Skullstalker Brides series but can be read as a standalone.TROPES: -Inexperienced MMC-Hurt/Comfort-Sweetheart MMC-Forced Marriage-Primal Play-He Falls First
Betrothed
Grieving widow, Fawn, will soon settle back into her role as the quiet, obedient housewife that her late husband's family expects her to be. But first she will secretly hunt down the monstrous Skullstalker who ate her husband and take her vengeance.Her hunt immediately goes awry when she ends up injured. She waits for the Skullstalker to end her, only for the monster to gleefully declare that she is his new wife.Fawn initially goes along with the charade to save her life. But when the savage Skullstalker shows her more kindness, understanding and pleasure than her human husband ever did, she realizes that she doesn't hate being a monster's wife as much as she expected...-Young Skullstalker, Zax, expected little when he prayed for a spouse. But now that he has been gifted one, he will not take her for granted.He has prepared everything for his wife: food, comfort, excitement. So why does she smell of fear when he touches her?Zax vows to prove himself a worthy husband. Even if it means hiding her from her old family who wants her back. And helping Fawn realize that there is more to being a wife than she thought...BETROTHED is a high-heat monster romance with hurt/comfort, forced marriage, a golden retriever MMC with two 'special appendages, ' and a HEA. Perfect for fans of Opal Reyne and Katee Robert. It is Book 4 of the Skullstalker Brides series but can be read as a standalone.TROPES: -Inexperienced MMC-Hurt/Comfort-Sweetheart MMC-Forced Marriage-Primal Play-He Falls First
Blackwood
In a world of darkness, where demons lurk and gods acquiesce, one man teeters on the brink of heresy-walking a razor's edge between deliverance and damnation. But which side is which?During a routine exorcism, an unexpected encounter with an abyssal Archfiend leaves Inquisitor Lazarus Blackwood tainted with a corruption lost to the annals of time.Now branded apostate and marked for purgation, Lazarus finds himself in the crosshairs of a nefarious sect of occultists, The Cabal, and hunted by the very institution he once upheld-The Holy Inquisition.Lazarus must now fight tooth and nail to stay a step ahead, navigating tenuous alliances, shocking betrayals, and the unknown corruption lurking within his very soul-all the while, moving towards an earth-shattering revelation that will shake him to his very core.How does one choose when the choice is between saving one's soul and saving the world-and when the truth is as damning as the very lies that shroud it?In the tradition of literary occult tales, Blackwood is a brooding theological fantasy, blending gothic austerity and noir fatalism to deliver an unforgettable tale of cursed blood, forbidden power, and hidden heresy.
A Queen Abandoning Herself for Love
She was the Titan of Defense, a woman whose heart was a fortress and whose life was a series of unbreakable walls. He was the Legacy of the Poor, a man who owned nothing but offered the world a peace it didn't know it needed. A Queen Abandoning Herself for Love follows the extraordinary transformation of Ellesv Trollev Bastreds. Witness a journey where a crown is traded for a touch, and a kingdom is sacrificed for a smile. In a world of rigid hierarchies, two souls dare to abandon everything they were to become everything they loved.
Life for a Life
Magic does not care about right or wrong, good or evil, better or worse.A pact does not care about individuals or nations.The Voice only cares about Balance.When she took the Mark, Molly only wanted to better herself with it, to make herself into the person she had always wanted to be. But every change the Voice granted her came with a cost, all piling up to make her just as much a mess as she always saw herself. When the Voice eventually offered to remake her completely, it was a prize too good for her to pass up, but it cost her everything. Her love. Her life. Molly, now Aimee, left behind everything she once knew. Now she has to find her place in a new life, in a new city. With the Vegas Covenant trying to recruit her on the one hand, and an order of zealots known as Hunters trying to kill her for being Marked. The only person left on her side is Cody, a sexy bouncer, who knows nothing about her magic or where she came from.The more dangerous her life becomes, the tighter Cody holds on, rushing with her headlong into danger. There's no telling what is on the other side.
Tempest of Bravoure
A failed prophecy. A conquered kingdom and a Resistance fighting against the odds. Will the return of a runaway mage change the fate of Bravoure? Can our heroes unite or will secrets tear everything apart?We live brave. We die free.Darkness has fallen upon the golden kingdom of Bravoure. Once the beacon of an alliance uniting four races, Bravoure is now under the oppression of an elven prince from beneath the surface. Not even the prophecy, the one that foretold his demise in the holy fires of the Dragonborn, was able to stop him.Ahna, a runaway mage, rises above the decades of grief and returns to the fight, joining the united soldiers of the Resistance. Despite her origins, she is accepted by these brave heroes who will never let their differences stand in the way of freedom.She and the rebels embark on a covert mission to save the kingdom, but the past and the secrets she keeps will soon come knocking, and Ahna will face her demons as she faces the false king."Author Valena D'Angelis offers readers a pacy and exciting fantasy novel with well-crafted world-building and intricate relationships between the characters. As the story unfolds, secrets and personal demons come to light, adding deep layers of intrigue that lock together fantastically to show Ahna's character development as her strength is tested time and again." - Readers' Favorite Five StarsOther books in the seriesTempest of BravoureKingdom AscentCastawayCity of the Dead
The Forest Fauna of Love
In a world where the map is etched in magic and the soul is tied to the soil, Elda Kergoat is the "Flower of Knowledge" made flesh. Born of the mystical fauna, she is a warrior of peace whose life spans the eras. Her heart becomes anchored to a mortal man, a bond that survives 345 years of shifting seasons and the devastating Faunal War. When the White Forest begins to burn with an ambiguous, mystical fire, Elda must choose between her immortality and the man who taught her what it means to be human. A tale of armored loyalty, ancient botany, and a love that outlasts the stars.
Elf and her Quest for Love Ludrieal
Misscritt Lunes Clints is not a creature of songs and starlight; she is a storm of muscle, bone, and ancient elven strategy. After four centuries of cold isolation in the rugged jungles and high peaks, she finds a flicker of warmth in Ludrieal, a wounded warrior of the Beast-kin. What follows is a legendary odyssey spanning over a century of searching and two centuries of a love so fierce it reshapes the world. Every battle fought and every kiss shared is etched into her skin in a tapestry of tattoos, telling the story of the Elf who conquered time itself for the heart of a Beast.
The Dark Mountain Wolf
Sometimes, revenge bleeds and roarsHigh Fae heiress Neoma must release the dark mountain wolf king from his five-thousand-year bondage. The prophecy of his reign means an end to the oppressive dark seers ruling there, and her coming puts a mark on her head. When Neoma sets him free, Emeric claims her as his mate, tethering her to the most powerful wolf king in the world. As Emeric prepares for war, an old flame emerges to challenge his claim on Neoma, starting a war between the realms. Dragon King Succubus will burn the world for Neoma, and his coming forces her to face a reckoning with her past. As the kingdom's war against Melchior, ancient evil is revealed, but it's too late. Neoma is forced to face the reckonings of her heart, but Dragon King Succubus doesn't care about matters of the heart. He will burn the world, Neoma's kingdom, and the one who has her heart.
The Spear of Athena
The second volume in the Godswar series delivers mythic fantasy and high-stakes adventure as four heroes challenge a false god to save a land sealed by divine power. The Shuttered Country The four adventurers had barely survived the assassination attempts of the false Ares. But now the counterfeit God of War has sealed Ingram's homeland Aegeia away, stealing the power of Athena's barrier that even gods cannot penetrate, to complete his plan to destroy the Cycle of the Gods and Aegeia itself. The four of them must find a way past the Seal of Athena - something never done in the history of all the Cycles. And even after passing through the terrible trials that the Seal places before them, they cannot begin to grasp what monstrous things await them in Aegia - and none more monstrous than Raiagamor, the shapeshifting abomination who wears the face, form, and power of Ares, God of War. Yet Raiagamor does not grasp what he will face either, for the four heroes each have their own secrets unsuspected: for Urelle, the depth of her magic; for Ingram, the power of his past; for Quester, the legacy of his people; and for Victoria, the wisdom of her soul.
Tin Cups and Strawberries
They could teach him how To mix the mortar, And how to lay the stones, But If he didn't know How to make the bricks, How could he call this Place his home.
Tin Cups and Strawberries
They could teach him how To mix the mortar, And how to lay the stones, But If he didn't know How to make the bricks, How could he call this Place his home.
The Journey of the Wish - Part I
I perceived the world and acknowledged all of its colours. There was truth; the kind you cannot simply speak of. A tale suits the cause better. It is a disguise that anyone can enjoy and if intrigued, look behind it. This is my testament. A fantasy saga exploring the most human reality. A Journey that lies ahead and matures with each page turned.
Crucible
Prince Zavrius has spent his life in the shadow of his family's power, fifth in line to a throne he will never claim. While his eldest brother Theo schemes and the court buzzes with whispers of war, Zavrius is tasked with proving his worth by demonstrating swordsmanship at a royal ceremony-a skill he sorely lacks.Enter Balen, a rising star in the Paladin Order, who stumbles upon Zavrius' struggles and offers to train him. Balen is everything Zavrius isn't: disciplined, unflinching, and steadfastly loyal to his duty. But as the two spend stolen hours together, a bond begins to form-one that defies their stations and the chaos brewing around them.Meanwhile, Zavrius' mother, Queen Arasne, hides a deadly illness, determined to maintain the fragile peace she's built. With nobles pushing for war and Theo's simmering hatred threatening to ignite, Zavrius finds himself drawn into the court's dangerous undercurrents. And through it all, his feelings for Balen deepen, even as he knows their love is doomed.Set five years before the events of Reforged, Crucible is a sweeping tale of passion and heartbreak, tracing the forbidden love that would one day shape the fate of a kingdom.
Windswept
'Isobel Frost is ripped from her homeland of Peach Tree Grove, windswept into a Book of Witchlight. She's frozen for a fortnight alongside her fraternal twin; Sandra Frost in this mythical book. Torn from the God of Air and Protection, better known as Asa Lahey-the memories of Isobel are quite disoriented. She's lucky she remembers being the Sky Faerie thrown from the Fae-verse, on the run from Faerie Hunters. Isobel is in for a slow burn romance of an adventure from Peach Tree Grove, Coral Springs, Caballero to Evermont; the land of Faeries. Will she come full circle or will she become someone she's not meant to be?
Nightwither
Stella arrives in her mother's homeland, Myera, a realm of unfamiliar creatures, magical lands, and values that challenge her core beliefs. Nothing could have prepared her for the responsibility of her mother's legacy. With a long history of tension rising and a civil war on the horizon, Stella is forced into her role as the Starheart to heal old wounds.Navigating a treacherous web of politics and power as the realm begins to fracture, Stella must be a pillar of strength and stability even as she quietly unravels beneath the weight of her own unmet expectations. But the greatest challenge doesn't lie within her.At the centre of the unrest stands Noxryn.Caught between clashing wills and pride, Stella faces something far more dangerous than failing-the possibility of understanding the man who betrayed her and the one responsible for the chaos threatening to consume the realm. Taking off Noxryn's mask might offer answers to bring peace, or which lures both her and Myera into a darkness there's no coming back from.
A Love Oath Between Beasts
In a world divided by ancient bloodlines and jagged borders, Elizabeth Myou stands as a beacon of impossible hope. Known as the "Love Star Beast," Elizabeth spent her life refining her body and spirit into a masterpiece of diplomatic and physical prowess. From a child who befriended the monsters in the woods to a woman who conquered the hearts of kings, her journey is a testament to the power of radical empathy. A Love Oath Between Beasts is a soaring fantasy epic about a woman who refused to choose between her loyalty to her race and her love for the "other," ultimately proving that the greatest strength lies in the joy of a shared soul.
Wayward Souls
The delightfully dark sequel to the gothic supernatural mystery Strange Beasts. Six days before Samhain--the night when the veil between worlds is thinnest--Samantha Harker, daughter of Dracula's killer, and Dr. Helena Moriarty, daughter of the famed criminal mastermind, are thrown into their next case: the mysterious disappearance of two Society field agents in Ireland. Only this time, the Royal Society is sending Jakob Van Helsing to keep an eye on them. Sam and Hel may have solved the Paris case, but that doesn't mean the Society trusts them. Sam has the power to slip into the minds of monsters, and Van Helsing has sworn to kill her at the first sign of corruption. And if Hel can't prove her father's existence, she'll soon go down for his crimes. Their investigation takes them from the crumbling ruins of Ireland's untamed wilds to the occult societies of the rich and powerful. The connection between the Sam and Hel is electric, but as they fall deeper into each other's orbit, their secrets only multiply. For Hel, it's the sins she committed when she was her father's pawn. For Sam, it's a plague of death omens, mysterious black feathers, and a siren song no one else can hear. And then comes a chilling revelation that is poised to shatter everything: The agents who disappeared were each haunted by a ghost. And so, it seems, is Sam. With characters drawn from the worlds of Dracula and Sherlock Holmes, Wayward Souls is a twisty puzzle box of a historical fantasy--perfect for fans of Genevieve Cogman, Theodora Goss, Freya Marske, T. Kingfisher, and Gail Carriger.
The Sisters of The Sorrows Cove
Vengeance wars with mercy as Megge and Amice return to Bury Down, burdened with one question: Will Megge offer her mortal foe the cure only a woman of Bury Down can dispense? As Amice struggles with silence and Megge wrestles with bone-deep dread, their visions and dreams summon myth and memory, death and rebirth. Ancient secrets stir, and with them the spirits of goddesses-and of men-long lost to time.
A Dragon of Black Glass
The third and penultimate book in the New York Times bestselling Moonfall series from thriller-master James Rollins, A Dragon of Black Glass is a tale of relentless adventure and the struggle for survival in a harsh world that hangs by a thread. A Most Anticipated Book by Gizmodo Men's Health Reactor Winter is Coming The Nerd Daily What will they risk to save the world? With the apocalyptic threat of moonfall looming ever closer, Nyx and her allies must venture into the eternally sunblasted lands to search for an ancient weapon buried untold millennia ago. All the while, enemies close upon her flanks, and a greater danger lurks ahead. For beneath a desert turned to glass, hidden from the scorching heat, life thrives--both wondrous and monstrous. But a more fearsome menace lies even deeper, where an ancient army has been seeded to protect a secret from any who dare seek it out. Yet, can Nyx truly trust those at her side? Or even herself? For while her gifts grow ever stronger, so does the danger of losing herself to a dark madness. Worst yet, the same afflicts Bashaliia, her winged and bonded brother. Elsewhere, a looming war explodes across the Crown, forging new alliances and greater enmities, as lands around the globe are drawn into fiery conflict. Prince Kanthe--now consort to the newly crowned Empress of the Southern Klashe--recognizes a hard truth: to save the world, he must destroy all that he once loved. Beyond such struggles, a new cunning peril smolders at the heart of a kingdom. Hidden in the Shrivenkeep of the Iflelen, an ancient bronze weapon has been awoken. Fed by blood, fueled by hatred, it has only one purpose: to end all life on Urth. But in this goal, will Nyx prove to be its ally or foe? The Moonfall Series: The Starless CrownThe Cradle of IceA Dragon of Black GlassBook Four
