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Magi Guard by Daniel Schinhofen
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsAt the end of their apprentice year, Aether’s Guard headed off to Buldoun for an international tournament. They had allies there in the Swift Wind and Iron Hand clans, but they also had to deal with the Eternal Flame; Nick Shun had no interest in letting go of his perceived grudge against Aether’s Guard. However, with the academy overseer on the trip, Nick had no chance to act out against them... -
Under the Oak Tree: Season 1 (5) by Suji Kim
Maximilian (Maxi), the eldest daughter of the Croyso family, grows up being abused by her father. As a consequence of the physical and mental trauma, she develops a crippling inferiority complex about both her stutter and her physical appearance as well as a general lack of self-respect... -
Gulf Lynx by Fiona Quinn
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe road to Hell is paved with good intentions.In this woman’s action adventure, with an explosive psychic twist, USA Today bestselling author Fiona Quinn takes her reader into a world of international crime, terror, spies, and resistance networks... -
Age of Swords by Michael J. Sullivan, Marc Simonetti
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 32 ratingsA Goodreads Choice Award Nomination for Best Fantasy Novel of 2017 The gods have been proven mortal and new heroes will arise as the battle continues in the sequel to Age of Myth--from the author of the Riyria Revelations and Riyria Chronicles series.In Age of Myth, fantasy master Michael J. Sullivan launched readers on an epic journey of magic and adventure, heroism and betrayal, love and loss... -
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A King of Masks and Magic by Lisa Cassidy
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsVengeance rises in the shadows A storm is coming… The Shadowhawk has been unmasked to those he trusts most. Montagn, the most powerful empire in the world, prepares for invasion. And back in the tangled alleys and dark streets of Dock City, Vengeance lurks... -
Broken by Magic by Lindsay Buroker
Rated: 4.65 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEven before our heroes discovered a portal to other realms, Jak Freedar wanted to seek out powerful allies to help overthrow the tyrannical wizard rulers of his home world. Instead, he chanced across a dragon egg and is now the surrogate father of a hatchling. Since he found the egg, taking care of the young dragon is his responsibility... -
A Duet of Sword and Song by Lisa Cassidy
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe time of the Shadowhawk was gone. Now he needed to be more.In the space of a night Cuinn Acondor lost his crown and almost his life. Devastated by Talyn’s disappearance, he’s on the run, fleeing from Armun and Shadow hunters who want to destroy everything he stands for. But he won’t give up. Together with the resurgent Wolves, he begins preparing to take back what Azrilan stole from them... -
Under the Oak Tree: Season 1 (4) by Suji Kim
Maximilian (Maxi), the eldest daughter of the Croyso family, grows up being abused by her father. As a consequence of the physical and mental trauma, she develops a crippling inferiority complex about both her stutter and her physical appearance as well as a general lack of self-respect... -
Resilience by Auryn Hadley
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsTHE FINAL SHOWDOWN IS NEAR…BUT WHO IS THE REAL ENEMY? Auryn Hadley’s sixth action-adventure in The Rise of the Iliri fantasy series asks how far mankind will go to protect their pride. Because it seems they’ll guard it at the expense of all else... -
Havoc by Auryn Hadley
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsHISTORY DECREES SHE MUST DIE—OR LOSE HER MIND The world has waited a long time for the Kaisae—Salryc Luxx, leader of the iliri and commander of the allied forces. Kaisaes before her have died or gone mad. But now that they are so close to finally winning the war and finding peace for her species, either option is unthinkable! She's still needed... -
Cuff Lynx by Fiona Quinn
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMore of this is true than you would believe.In her most thrilling novel yet, USA Today bestselling author Fiona Quinn exposes the dark forces threatening America. The Hydra, a monstrous group that includes a secret society that will do anything for power, is ready to strike, and only Lexi stands a chance to stop them.It’s a mind-bending plot of control and destruction... -
Tenacity by Auryn Hadley
Rated: 4.46 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWAR, HEARTBREAK, MORE WAR…AND A NEW FRIEND In the fifth epic of the Rise of the Iliri, Auryn Hadley interjects a compelling sci-fi action fantasy with a heart-warming tale of everyday community and the heart-wrenching reality of war—and the loss it mandates... -
Instinctual by Auryn Hadley
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsThe Black Blades are the best special operations unit in the Conglomerate of Free Citizens, but none of them are free. They're iliri, a race of humanoids specifically designed to be the perfect soldiers. No one can remember where they came from, but the histories say they were made to kill - and it's what they do best... -
Champion of the Scarlet Wolf Book One by Ginn Hale
Rated: 4.41 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFive years after abandoning the Sagrada Acedemy ( Lord of the White Hell universe ), Elezar Grunito has become infamous in the sanctified circles of noble dueling rings for his brutal temper and lethal blade. Men and women of all ranks gather to cheer and jeer, none of them knowing Elezar’s true purpose... -
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Serendipity by Kristen Proby
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsFrom New York Times bestselling author, Kristen Proby, comes Serendipity, the final installment in her gripping Bayou Magic series…My sight is a gift and also a curse. It cost me the love of my life. We may have been young, but some things you don’t get over. Like being the cause of the biggest tragedy of your boyfriend’s life. It’s something I’ll never forget, and a reflection of who I am... -
The Price of Valour by Django Wexler
Rated: 4.24 of 5 stars · 21 ratingsIn the latest Shadow Campaigns novel, Django Wexler continues his “epic fantasy of military might and magical conflict”* following The Shadow Throne and The Thousand Names, as the realm of Vordan faces imminent threats from without and within.In the wake of the King’s death, war has come to Vordan... -
Forbidden by Sandrine Gasq-Dion
Rated: 4.23 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsJesse Salvatore has had it. He's the youngest of three brothers -- and the only one born without the werewolf gene. Because he's human, his brothers, Jaxon and Justice, treat him like he's helpless. They constantly battle deadly rogue wolves and won't let him anywhere near the fight. When he meets Noah King, he knows he's found his soulmate in the werewolf and soldier...Categorized as:
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Endgames by L.E. Modesitt Jr.
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsEndgames is the twelfth novel in L. E. Modesitt, Jr's, New York Times bestselling epic fantasy series the Imager Portfolio, and the third book in the story arc that began with Treachery's Tools and Assassin's Price.Solidar is in chaos... -
Curses & Cocktails by S.L. Rowland
Rated: 4.34 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen life gives you lemons, squeeze them into a stiff drink and stir.After twenty years defending the frozen north against some of the most dangerous threats in the nine kingdoms, Rhoren “Bloodbane” has finally earned his retirement... -
Call It Magic by Janet Chapman
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWelcome back to Spellbound Falls, Maine where love is the greatest magic of all... Katy MacBain moved to Spellbound Falls with secrets she plans to keep. The newest member of the Fire and Rescue Team, she disappeared for three weeks before arriving on the job... -
Tactical Magik by Mandy M. Roth
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsBook Five in the Bestselling Immortal Ops Series. Eadan Daly has thrown himself into the role as the sixth I-Ops team member and has forged a brotherhood of sorts with the other men. When he's asked to go on a solo mission for the PSI Branch (Paranormal Security and Intelligence) he's not so sure he wants his old job back. Inara Nash is a survivor, doing what she must to get by... -
Nemesis by Deacon Frost
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMoments after he hatched, he was thrown into a sack. His pride as a dragon raged against the indignity and he fought back. The wounds he gave his captors earned him the name Nemesis, and the kindness offered at the hand of a half-elf slave earned him a partner. With Harper on his side, the pair set out to earn their freedom. They're determined to never be slaves again... -
The Archer's Heart Book Three by Astrid Amara
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsIn the ancient kingdom of Marhavad, noblemen dominate the lower castes, wielding mystic weapons, known as shartas, against any who oppose them. For generations the rule of Marhavad’s kings has been absolute. But now the line of succession is divided, and whispers of revolution are heard in even the royal palace. Keshan Adaru, an outspoken man of unearthly charms, welcomes these changes... -
Gladiator by David Burke, Daniel Wisniewski
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratings* Duration: 12 hours and 41 minutes *Reincarnated as the War God - he has a lot to learn to live up to that title.His power is only as good as the skill he possesses to wield it. But there is a reason the former War God fell. He can only dare to imagine what foes lie in wait... -
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Broken Bonds by Sandrine Gasq-Dion
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFor years, Jackson Murphy and Jonas Brooks have been dancing around each other in a waltz of uncertainty and longing. One unexpected kiss meant to comfort rattles the two alphas, but neither is willing to make the first move. Now, their meddling packs are conniving to force the two alphas to see what they truly share — a bond of love...Categorized as:
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Wolf Quest by Bianca D'Arc
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsLove and magic lie at the heart of this storm…as well as a whole lot of danger. When Major Jesse Moore, brother to the Wyoming Pack Alpha, is sent to Iowa to check on his sister-in-law’s cousin, knocking politely isn’t an option. Sounds of a struggle send him storming into her kitchen—where he finds anything but a damsel in distress... -
Star Mage by R.K. Thorne
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSome magic should be forbidden. Reunited safely in Panar, Miara, Aven, and their friends have conquered more obstacles than they thought possible. The Akarian Assembly has accepted Aven and his magic -- and Miara as his queen. But the problems for Akaria and its freemages are only beginning. One ally has vanished. Another teeters on the edge of death... -
Wild Magic - New Adult Paranormal Romance by Alisa Woods
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDaniel’s on leave from the Army to train an elite team of wolves… and a witch with a wild secret is not part of the plan. Daniel Wilding’s family is being meticulously stalked by the Wolf Hunter. He takes a leave from the Army to fight back by assembling a team of white wolves—shifters who can tap into an ancient witchy magic... -
The Assassin's Curse by Lindsay Buroker
When outlaws Amaranthe and Sicarius chance upon spies stealing military prototypes, they immediately give chase. Well, immediately after Amaranthe talks Sicarius, former assassin and all-around non-altruistic type, into the mission... -
A Well-Tempered Heart by Jan-Philipp Sendker
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 25 ratingsThe sequel to the international best-selling novel The Art of Hearing Heartbeats Almost ten years have passed since Julia Win came back from Burma, her father’s native country. Though she is a successful Manhattan lawyer, her private life is at a crossroads; her boyfriend recently left her, she has suffered a miscarriage, and she is, despite her wealth, unhappy with her professional life... -
Fires Of Ballian by M.L. Rhodes
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA hundred years ago, the high sorcerer of Velensperia launched a swift and deadly attack against the draegans—a race of dragon shapeshifters who’d always lived in harmony with the humans. The draegans were all but destroyed, with the few who remained, scattered and in hiding. But after a century of cruel repression, a group of them have united and begun to fight back... -
Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start With Magical Tools Volume 7 by Hisaya Amagishi
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsThe late autumn air is frigid, and it is the time for Dahlia to restart the development of a certain heating device from her previous world. However, the tool has a high price: it takes prisoners and is unwilling to listen to reason. Dahlia drags some very important guildmembers and merchants into her new invention, and the whole Kingdom of Ordine eats it up... -
Bound by Megan Derr
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIngolf von Dirchs is all that remains of the royal house of Kria. The bastard son of the dead Kaiser, he barely escapes the winter palace before it is overtaken by the armies of Salhara, Kria's oldest and bitterest enemy... -
The New Kingdom by Wilbur Smith
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn the heart of Egypt,Under the watchful eye of the Gods,A new power is rising . . .In the city of Lahun, Hui lives an enchanted life. The favoured son of a doting father, and ruler-in-waiting of the great city, his fate is set. But behind the beautiful façades a sinister evil is plotting... -
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Frenemies from Forests by Ashe Moon
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsPerfect, powerful, and obsessed with tradition, omega Thran is the strongest warrior in a clan of reclusive forest dragons. There isn’t a challenge he can’t overcome—except for dealing with the fire dragon outsider Baleon, who’s been a pain in his ass since the day their worlds collided... -
Falling with Folded Wings by Plum Parrot
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsStranded on a hostile planet, one man finds himself thrust into a fight for survival that could decide the fate of an entire world . . .As an engineer on the arkship Pilgrim-9, bound for the Tau Ceti solar system, Morgan Hall thought his life would revolve around maintaining and repairing the ship and supporting the needs of the five thousand colonists aboard... -
The Archer's Heart Book Two by Astrid Amara
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsIn the ancient kingdom of Marhavad, noblemen dominate the lower castes, wielding mystic weapons, known as shartas, against any who oppose them. For generations the rule of Marhavad’s kings has been absolute. But now the line of succession is divided, and whispers of revolution are heard in even the royal palace. Keshan Adaru, an outspoken man of unearthly charms, welcomes these changes... -
Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start With Magical Tools Volume 6 by Hisaya Amagishi
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsDahlia’s quiet evening with Volf gets interrupted when a rain-soaked Marcella appears at her front gate pleading for help. Not all problems can be remedied with mere words, and Dahlia must fly into the face of danger now that lives are on the line... -
Wolf Hills by Bianca D'Arc
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsDanger prowls on two legs… Detective Sally Decker’s Wyoming trip to visit her newlywed friend, Carly, turns into a dangerous adventure into the unknown when she learns Carly’s husband is a master vampire, and there’s a pack of werewolves living just up the road. As if that wasn’t alarming enough, the sexy Alpha wolf has taken a shine to her... -
Imager's Challenge by L.E. Modesitt Jr., William Dufris
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsImager's Challenge takes up immediately after the conclusion of Imager. Still recovering from injuries received in foiling the plots of the Ferran envoy, Rhenn is preparing to take up his new duties as imager liaison to the Civic Patrol of L'Excelsis. No sooner has he assumed his new position than he discovers two things... -
Days of Blood and Fire by Katharine Kerr
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIn the peaceful land of the Rhiddaer, Jahdo the ratcatcher's son stumbles upon a secret meeting between a city council man and a dangerous, mysterious woman. Suddenly the boy is tangled in a web of intrigue and black magic that drags him far from home. In the company of a blind bard, Jahdo must travel to Deverry to unravel the evil that binds him... -
The Archer's Heart by Astrid Amara
Rated: 4.15 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsIn the ancient kingdom of Marhavad, noblemen dominate the lower castes, wielding mystic weapons, known as shartas, against any who oppose them. For generations the rule of Marhavad’s kings has been absolute. But now the line of succession is divided, and whispers of revolution are heard in even the royal palace. Keshan Adaru, an outspoken man of unearthly charms, welcomes these changes... -
Master of Furies by Raymond E. Feist
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsFrom King of Ashes to Queen of Storms, it's all built up to this--the thrilling conclusion to legendary New York Times bestselling author Raymond E. Feist's epic Firemane saga.War has swept across Marquensas. Ruthless raiders have massacred the inhabitants of Beran's Hill, including Gwen, the beloved wife of Declan Smith... -
Beloved Son by Carole Cummings
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsNewfound love might not be enough. Trust holds the possibility of both salvation and damnation. Circumstances having forced them to seek asylum in Lind, Wil and Dallin are momentarily safe, but find themselves at the center of a convergence they're not sure they're strong enough to face. The power of the land and the Mother awaits Wil in the bowels of Lind, but it comes with strings attached... -
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A Tale of Two Horns by Hannah Walker, Catherine Dair
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBeing one of the rarest shifters that exist, Charlie tends to hide his unicorn from the world, choosing to surround himself with what he loves — books. Owning one of the best bookstores in the area, he dedicates his life to his passion, and to spending time with family and friends... -
The Court of Lightning (Love's Landscapes) by Amy Rae Durreson
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDear Author,I’m the one with the tattoos and white hair. I’ve been part of the King’s army for the past 10 years and for the last few I’ve been commanding a unit at the border beside my frigid friend here. I want to kiss the frost off of him but I’m not sure I’d survive once his shock wore off... -
Blackveil by Kristen Britain
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsRead Kristen Britain's blogs and other content on the Penguin Community. The long-awaited sequel to Green Rider, First Rider's Call, and The High King's Tomb. Once a simple student, Karigan G'ladheon finds herself in a world of deadly danger and complex magic, compelled by forces she cannot understand when she becomes a legendary Green Rider-one of the magical messengers of the king... -
Ice Cracker II by Lindsay Buroker
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsShe’s wanted for crimes against the throne. He’s the empire’s most notorious assassin. With bounties on their heads and soldiers hunting them, they’re not likely candidates for heroics. But when they unearth a plot against the military’s premier ice breaking ship, they may be the only ones who can thwart the saboteurs...if the soldiers don't kill them first... -
His Captive Omega by P. Jameson, Kristen Strassel
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsAn omega in trouble will make this alpha general challenge his king… After falling victim to the humans on a rebellious trip to the Keep, Rielle needs help more than she needs discipline. With his medical background, Evander’s the perfect alpha to help her recover, but he also has a reputation for showing no mercy to traitors... -
Finding Truth Beneath the Lies by C.C. Masters
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAnna is back with her pack, but she didn't come back alone... While a new enemy targets the pack from within, Anna is focused on learning how to use her magic to protect those she loves. Balancing her relationships, pack responsibilities, ties to the human world, and dedication to discovering her past isn't easy. Add in her need to keep her magic under control and something has got to give...
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