Best of
Wizards

2020

Magic Forged


K.M. Shea - 2020
    As someone with barely a flicker of magic, I've spent my life being mocked and surviving fights with bullies. But when my parents die in an accident, and I find myself responsible for our whole wizard house and family, I know my usual tactics aren't going to cut it.The situation veers from bad to catastrophic when my backstabbing cousin stages a coup and takes my family hostage. I barely manage to flee, but the only supernatural willing to help me is Killian Drake - the most feared vampire in the region, and a far more deadly villain than the jerk threatening my family.Is Killian sexy and charismatic? Heck yeah.He's also so powerful that my flight or fight instincts kick in every time our eyes meet. And he's definitely using me as his personal magic detector in his feud against the local fae.But Killian is also the first person to believe I might have more than just a scrap of magic. And if I can convince him to train me, I might get strong enough to free my family and get my house back.I'm not sure what happens when a scrappy wizard is taught how to fight by a hall of deadly vampires, but I'm about to find out.Magic Forged is the first book in the Hall of Blood and Mercy trilogy, which features vampires, wizards, fae, and werewolves. It's packed with humor, adventure, and a sweet, slow burn romance between a vertically challenged wizard and the most lethal vampire in town.

Sentenced to Troll Compendium


S.L. Rowland - 2020
    Who says a troll can’t be the hero?Punished for his toxic online behavior, Chad faces a thirty-day sentence of full-immersion therapy designed to improve his anger issues.For his endless trolling in real life, he's forced to play as a forest troll, the most hated race in Isle of Mythos, so that he can finally experience what it's like to be on the other side.To make matters worse, the heroes sent to rid the world of evil aren't heroes at all—they're violent felons on their own twisted paths to redemption.Playing as a monster in a world where it ain’t easy being green, what could possibly go wrong?

Untethered Magic: A wizard in Bremen Part 1


Steve Higgs - 2020
    I think. When a missing person case brings me into contact with the only other supernatural creature I have ever seen, it’s not long before I am ass-deep in trouble. The police don’t like me, there’s a clandestine organisation who want me to join them, and what might be a demon trying to catch me. When I refuse to play ball with any of them, my life starts to get tough, but I had no idea how low they might stoop to force my hand. Soon they will find out just how badly they underestimated me. I hope. Have I bitten off more than I can chew? Somehow, I need to escape captivity, cross to a mysterious demon realm, rescue a girl, and find my way back. Easy, right? It might be if they hadn’t confiscated my wand. Thankfully, I’m not alone, I have a powerful werewolf as an ally. If only he wasn’t such an annoying, snarky d-bag.

The Good People


Jim Butcher - 2020
    This Molly-POV story takes place concurrently with "Christmas Eve," so expect Battle Ground spoilers aplenty.

Barbarian Outcast


Aaron Crash - 2020
    Now that sounds like fun for a barbarian from the Black Wolf Clan. The barbarians of the frozen north live to fight, drink, hunt, and screw, and Ymir is a true son of the Ax Tundra, until a demon curses him with magic. Orphaned by battle and banished by his tribe, Ymir heads south to Old Ironbound, a university where the rich and well-connected learn to master magic. Will Ymir’s traditions and pride lead him to failure? Or will the centuries of knowledge—and the lusty human, elven, orcish, and dwarven noblewomen—give him limitless power?Either way, while his days are all about studying and scheming, his nights are filled with wild sex in the beds of beautiful women. Because in the lands of the South, there are few men, and those Southern women have needs.Disclaimer: Barbarian Outcast is a steamy slice-of-life harem adventure in a magic university on another world. The sex scenes are explicit but don’t get in the way of the story as it slowly unfolds. Enter a brand-new world from Aaron Crash, the bestselling author of the American Dragon series.

Shifted Mates: The Complete Trilogy


Crystal Ash - 2020
     I'm a fox shifter in a world run by humans. They treat us like we're beneath them, even shooting us when they have the chance. I'll do anything to protect my family, so I learned how to shoot back. My aim is true and I'm just waiting for someone to piss off the wrong vixen. Turns out we have bigger threats than humans. And now they want more of us. Black magic is spreading, fueled by the blood and bones of shifters like us to do horrible things. With my mates at my sides, I have to stop the kidnappings and the sacrifices. Or die trying. This complete trilogy follows a badass heroine with a gun, and her three love interests as they take on an enemy threatening all shifter species. Heart-racing action, emotional roller coasters, and reverse harem steam await you in this omnibus edition. Includes: Wolf's Bane Fox Tale Eagle Eyes Shifted Mates is set in the same world as Crystal Ash's other series, Unholy Trinity and Northwest Wolf Pack.

The Dragon's Boy (The Dragon Wizard #1)


David Carrico - 2020
    Eventually, he runs off, seeking answers wherever they might be found.The first place he finds some of them is when he encounters the dragon Rufous, who is almost as curious as he is. One of the things he discovers is rather appalling—dragons can breathe fire, but only after they’ve consumed human blood. Fortunately, Rufous is not inclined in that direction.As their friendship deepens, they find trouble together in the form of another dragon, Rufous’ enemy Moriach. At the Dragon Conclave where a new ruler of the dragons is to be selected, Moriach’s fire-breathing prowess makes him the leading candidate. But after Evann lets Rufous drink some of his blood, his dragon emerges from the contest as the winner and new Solon.Moriach’s resentment leads him to ally with an evil wizard. So Evann and Rufous still have a fight on their hands—and one that will require the boy to develop magic powers to match those of the wizard. Which he thinks he can do, because he’s not just any boy. He’s the dragon’s boy.To be followed by The Dragon's Apprentice, and The Dragon's Wizard.

Rival Magic


Deva Fagan - 2020
    Unfortunately, even her best dancing turnip charm might not be enough when Moppe the scullery maid turns out to be a magical prodigy. Now that Betrys has taken Moppe on as a second apprentice, Antonia's path to wizarding just got a bit more complicated.But when Betrys is accused of treason, Antonia and Moppe are forced to go on the run. To prove their master's innocence--and their own--the rivals must become allies. As their island province teeters on the brink of rebellion, they'll face ancient spells, vengeful mermaids, enchanted turnips, voice-stealing forests, and one insatiable sea monster.

The Dragon’s Apprentice (The Dragon Wizard Book 2)


David Carrico - 2020
    

How to Adopt a Wizard (A Hall of Blood and Mercy Short Story)


K.M. Shea - 2020
    Found on the Magiford Freebies page on K.M. Shea's website.

The Sovereignty Knot: A Woman’s Way to Freedom, Power, Love, and Magic


Marisa Goudy - 2020
    They’ll help you to embrace your own potential as a strong, awakened woman who thrives in your relationship with yourself, your loved ones, and your community.Through writing prompts, personal stories, and tales from Irish folklore and Celtic mythology, you are invited to: Bring more passion, wonder, and magic into your life Nurture your independence and individuality - even if you’re a partner and a parent Free yourself of the restrictive perceptions of time and aging Discover your own tangle of fears and hopes, roles and responsibilities, mistakes and triumphs in these pages. When you uncover, heal, and feel empowered by your own story, you’re able to heal and empower others.Your Sovereignty matters. Your Sovereignty can transform everything.

The Broken Academy Complete Series


Jade Alters - 2020
    Vampires sneak off to feed unsupervised. Beings that should never have been brought to this Realm are allowed to grow their preternatural powers without restriction. A dangerous concoction is brewing unchecked at the Broken Academy.Subterfuge and shifting allegiances are the rule.At the center of the dawning war are two of the most powerful students ever to walk the halls. One, a magical prodigy of ancient lineage. The other, a hybrid-gone-rogue the Council once sought to snuff out. Amidst the uncertainty, an ancient enemy lurks and a magical mishap just opened the door…Emery Dalshak and Cece Ford hold the fate of the Realm in their hands but will their united magic carry enough power to settle scores born in the Age of Legends?Complete Series Collection Includes:Power of Fire, The Broken Academy Year 1Power of Magic, The Broken Academy Year 2Power of Blood, The Broken Academy Year 3Pacts & Promises, The Broken Academy Year 4Bonds, The Broken Academy Year 5 The Broken Academy is a why choose, slow burn paranormal romance; the steam increases through the series. Each book covers one year at the academy, is written from different perspectives and features one or more headstrong heroines and layered heroes. A significant amount of time is spent developing the history and lore of the world. All of the books can be read as standalone stories however series order is recommended to fully maximize enjoyment.Author note: The romance is described as "why choose" instead of reverse harem as each central female characters has her cake and gets it to eat it too, with multiple concurrent love interests that ebb and fall throughout the series, however there are no steamy scenes with multi-partner action.Select Reviews for The Broken Academy Series:"Jade Alters’ latest reverse harem starts with some heat and continues to fan the flames. Her new world is stunning and worth exploring. I cannot wait for Power of Magic and Power of Blood.." ★★★★★"It's a fast-paced and standalone book that will keep you engaged from start to finish. There's action, adventure, drama, danger, suspense, twist/turns, enemies, survival, intrigue, humor, mystery/secrets, surprises, family, friends, conflict, resolution, confusion, confidence, strength, courage, revenge, anger, magic, conspiracy, tragedy, struggles, stubbornness, romance, passion/lust and love. There's dragons, demons, vampires, fey, magicians, shifters, astral travelers and so many more characters in this story." ★★★★★"All I can say is WOW! This book takes you on a rollercoaster ride from page 1. " ★★★★★"This book made me warm moist and intoxicated from one eye popping ravenous page to the next. This story was definitely smokin hot with an intriguing storyline that kept me thirsty excited and on edge. Magician. Dragon. Demon. And vampires. Oh the plot keeps thickening and the world around them gets more twist with every turns are they doomedI love this book it was so crazy I can't wait for the next it was such a page-turner took my breath away definitely 5 * read." ★★★★★

Spell Me Once


Cherie Marks - 2020
    Heir to the Linwynian throne, she has also been trained as an assassin. Gemma is blamed for an assassination attempt on her father the King, and she sees no way to clear her name. As a rule, when conflict arises, she believes in the flight philosophy. She who fights and runs away lives to fight another day. Now, her past has caught up to her, and she can no longer run. She must face her fears and trust others, especially an attractive hunter who has been sent to bring her to justice. It's time to right the wrongs of her past with a spell that will send her back in time.Maverick Waraxe promised the King he would find the princess and bring her home. Yet, Gemma refuses to come peacefully. He agrees to help her find the book of spells, but only if she comes with him to answer for her crimes. Of course, the more time they spend together, the more he falls for the dangerous beauty who surprises him with her capacity to care for others. She is a walking paradox, and if she gets her way, she might just unravel the very fabric of time.Sometimes you wish you could go back in time to change the things you did wrong, but you better only Spell Me Once because you might not get another chance.