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The Spring Witch


Karpov Kinrade - 2020
    When they were overthrown by the dark Fae, Honeysuckle was abandoned, as were its people. Now, they live in squalor, fighting over breadcrumbs and abused by the elite who were once sworn to protect them.I have spent my life on the edge of that town, an orphan raised at the mercy of my cruel uncle, protected only by my twin cousins.But when my uncle’s rage threatens one twin’s life in an alcohol-induced rage, I finally fight back.And I unleash a power I never knew I had. A power that would put a target on my back if anyone were to find out.So I do the only thing I can. I flee to the woods, determined to keep those I love safe.Now I am an outlaw, fighting for my own survival.But I’m not the only one using the woods to hide from my past. A man who once saved my life is also there—our paths crossing in unexpected ways. We both hold our secrets tightly, but in his eyes, I see a deeper truth—and so we create an uneasy alliance.He doesn’t stand in my way while I rob from the cruel elite to save my people, and I don’t dig too deeply into the lies he’s trying so hard to keep buried.It works. Until it doesn’t. When the false king announces a ball to find a wife for his son, I take the opportunity to pull off the biggest heist the people have ever seen.By the time the clocks strike midnight, the kingdom of Zyndale will be forever changed, and so will my life.***The Spring Witch is a standalone love story that blends fairytale elements of Robin Hood and Cinderella with a paranormal romance / fantasy romance twist. We hope you enjoy this standalone novella that is part of the Season of the Witch fantasy world.

The Troll Bridge


Jenny Schwartz - 2018
     Trolls aren't born. They're made, and they fight for the kingdom of Adynn. They are its first and fiercest protectors, guarding the roads into the mountain kingdom. When young Morgana befriends a newly made troll boy and names him Peter, she unwittingly reveals her magic to his creator. Sorcerer Veritas removes her from her remote village to the School of Sorcery. There she will learn to cast spells and forge charms, but she’ll also learn the high price of friendship, and the reality that someone with her magical ability will always be a target for others who seek power. War is coming to the kingdom of Adynn. The Vlad Empire, with its death magic and slaves, is closing in. Morgana will be trained as a war wizard, but in her heart she resists the role. She doesn’t want to fight and she refuses to kill. So Sorcerer Veritas will provide a little motivation. "The Troll Bridge" is an all new fairy tale, a coming of age quest about the power of friendship and the price of magic.

Into the Heartless Wood


Joanna Ruth Meyer - 2021
    For centuries, a witch has harvested souls to feed the heartless tree, using its power to grow her domain.When Owen Merrick is lured into the witch’s wood, one of her tree-siren daughters, Seren, saves his life instead of ending it. Every night, he climbs over the garden wall to see her, and every night her longing to become human deepens. But a shift in the stars foretells a dangerous curse, and Seren’s quest to become human will lead them into an ancient war raging between the witch and the king who is trying to stop her.

Dragon Mates: The Complete Dragons of Charok Series Box Set


Meg Ripley - 2021
    Brimming with fiery passion, sassy psychics, witches, fae, and adorable dragon babies guaranteed to tug at your heartstrings, Dragon Mates will set your heart ablaze for hours on end.Holden’s MateHumans prove to be odd creatures, but one blue-eyed psychic compels me in ways I’ve never experienced.I can barely keep my inner dragon in check when she’s near.But will my unfathomable secret keep us apart?Xander’s MateI need a mate to help me raise my charge: a baby dragon princess.And I know Summer is most definitely that woman.If we’re destined to be together, can we learn to overcome our differences?Beau’s MateI know it’s best for little Elliot, but I’m not sure I’m ready to find a mate.Especially a human one.Until I meet a sexy redhead who’s just as stubborn as I am.With this sassy witch and my hard-headed dragon, it all comes down to a battle of will.Julian’s MateAfter spending so much time with her back on Charok, I know my mate is nowhere on Earth.But when I come face to face with her again, it’s like a dream come true.Until we find out a powerful demon has slipped into the living realm on Earth along with her.Dragon’s Royal GuardA portal ripped open, thrusting me into a strange new world. And then I met her.Royal Dragon’s ProtectorI’ve been pulled from my home planet, forced to acclimate to this foreign world.But now I’m being pulled to Nora.Royal Dragon DaddyI never expected to be a single dad. Nor did I think I’d ever find a mate willing to raise another woman’s baby.Until I met Aurora.Royal Dragon’s WitchThe powerful, unyielding attraction I feel toward a certain mysterious beauty has my dragon reeling to claim what’s his.But she’s my mortal enemy.★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “A super-sized paranormal romance collection! Steamy and romantic, with adventure and great characters..” ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “You will fall for these shifters and want one for yourself.” WARNING! Steamy shifter love scenes inside! Readers 18+ only. Dragon Mates packs Meg Ripley’s bestselling Daddy Dragon Guardians and Shifters Between Worlds series into one riveting anthology..

One Hot Boss


Ashlee Price - 2020
     Him… Elijah Johnson. As in the uber-wealthy owner of the agency. My boss. In my defense, I didn’t know who he was when I clumsily bumped into him. Um.…can you say instant attraction? His hotness practically exploding underneath the expensive suit. I’m just his employee. Not his girlfriend. Besides, I am forced to work with him if I want that promotion. Working with him is getting harder by the day though. He’s charming, powerful. But he’s no Mr. Perfect. He’s got skeletons in his closet. Our project is ending. It’s the perfect time to walk away. But why do I feel this burning desire to stick around. Can I trust my heart or will this flawed man break it?

A Trial of Words and Worth: a fairytale retelling


Amity Thompson - 2021
    The word echoes daily in Emi of Stagmount's mind. Never a failure. Never a success. Not good enough by far to lead her humble mountain realm.All changes as Emi tends a handsome, foreign stranger mauled by an unworldly monster. After exhausting her meager healing abilities, Emi tells him a story of magic, hope, and truth... And he wakes.Little does Emi know, her words contain magic as fantastic as the eldertales she grew up loving. But to earn a happily ever after, she must first find the bravery to speak.Experience wonder and enchantment in this standalone fairytale retelling by Amity Thompson. If you enjoy imaginative tales with loyal friendship, clean romance, and a mysterious foe, A Trial of Words and Worth will delight.*Loosely based on the Grimm’s tale, The Twelve HuntsmenNo profanity or sex

Nightblade: Episode One


Garrett Robinson - 2014
    Join Loren, a girl from the Selvan forest, as she runs away from her abusive home and embarks upon an epic adventure that will take her across the nine kingdoms. Ever since she was a little girl, Loren has dreamed of becoming a renowned master thief, capable of slipping through any security and stealing the rich blind. When the fugitive wizard Xain passes through her village on the run from the law, Loren sees her chance and joins him. But the world beyond her forest is both more complex and more dangerous than she imagined, putting her wits and bravery to the test as she tries to become the woman she always hoped she would be: Nightblade, the most feared thief in all the land.A new episode of this heroic fantasy releases every Thursday. Order your copy direct from the author and start the adventure NOW.

Legon Restoration


Nicholas Taylor - 2012
    Since then, tension has risen, kingdoms have fallen and the land is at a crossroad. House Evindass, along with the rest of the Pawdin Empire, is in a life-and-death struggle to free the land and themselves from the Iumenta. Now, in the last book of the Legon series, everything will come to a head. Who will stand triumphant? The Elves or the Iumenta…

The Princess in the Opal Mask


Jenny Lundquist - 2013
    . .Orphaned as a child in the crumbling village of Tulan, Elara is determined to learn her true identity, even if it means wielding a dagger. Meanwhile, in Galandria's royal capital, Princess Wilha stands out as someone to either worship or fear. Though no one knows why the king has always made her conceal her face—including Wilha herself.When an assassination attempt threatens the peace of neighboring kingdoms, Elara and Wilha are brought face to face . . . with a chance at claiming new identities. However, with dark revelations now surfacing, both girls will need to decide if brighter futures are worth the binding risks.

Once Upon a Dream: Disney Princess Sleeping Beauty (Twisted Tales Hardback)


Liz Braswell - 2016
    But when the prince falls asleep as his lips touch the fair maiden's, it is clear that this fairy tale is far from over.With a desperate fairy's last curse controlling her mind, Princess Aurora must escape from a different castle of thorns and navigate a dangerously magical landscape--created from her very own dreams. Aurora isn't alone--a charming prince is eager to join her quest, and old friends offer their help. But as Maleficent's agents follow her every move, Aurora struggles to discover who her true allies are and, moreover, who she truly is. Time is running out. Will the sleeping beauty be able to wake herself up?

The Mage Chronicles: The Complete Series


Lisa Cassidy - 2018
    Some will not accept it. Some will fight back... Alyx Egalion. Wealthy, popular, the daughter of Rionn’s most powerful lord. Yet soon after her sixteenth birthday, her world is shattered when she is sent away to DarkSkull Hall to learn her magic. Surviving DarkSkull is no easy task, and unable to access her magic, Alyx has nothing but her growing friendship with a handful of DarkSkull’s other misfits and her own wits to rely on for protection. The longer she spends at DarkSkull, the more she discovers about the terrible secrets that hide her true past—secrets that challenge everything she’s ever believed in. Outside DarkSkull Hall, the Taliath—ancient guardians of the mage order—have vanished inexplicably. Powerful mages are disappearing one by one. A fragile peace that stood for decades is threatening to crumble. An old enemy is on the hunt… As this sweeping YA fantasy saga draws to a close, Alyx and her friends must find a way to defeat the most dangerous mage alive before he destroys everything they hold dear. How far will she go to save those she loves?

Doomed Cases Box Set: The Complete Collection Books 1- 4 & Prequel


Joanna Mazurkiewicz - 2019
    A love triangle. Can Maxine crack the case before her heart is ripped in two? Maxine Brodeur has spent the past year recovering from a devastating breakup with Prince Arthur -- the realm’s future king. She’s kept a low profile as a half-human/half-demon, spending her days running “Doomed Cases,” a private supernatural agency. After illegally revealing her powers to save a human girl from attack, she gets an ominous letter bearing the royal seal. Rather than being punished, Maxine is hired to find the young, kidnapped Prince George. Back in the secretive life of the royals, she must learn to work alongside sexy detective Zachary Quinton. Her new partner has no respect for the rules, and her ex-lover Arthur is doing everything he can to win her back. Will Maxine find the missing prince quickly or will she cause another royal scandal in the process? Doomed Cases Box Set includes: Hush Hush ( (Doomed Cases Book 0) Prequel Demonic Triangle (Doomed Cases Book 1) Diabolical Quest (Doomed Cases Book 2) Infernal Initiation (Doomed Cases Book 3) Satanic Fortitude (Doomed Cases Book 4)

The Four Kingdoms Box Set 2: Three Fairytale Retellings


Melanie Cellier - 2018
    Then a growing darkness threatens the kingdom and uncovers the lie at the centre of her whole life--a single pact that changes everything.Throwing off convention, she joins Rafe, a handsome, charming newcomer, on a quest to save her kingdom. Except he doesn't know she has a mission of her own--to discover the truth about her identity. Increasingly drawn to Rafe's strength and good humour, Marie is torn by her double purpose. With time running out and death and destruction looming, Marie will have to unravel the bargains that surround her and choose where her true allegiance lies.In this twist on the classic fairy tale, Rumpelstiltskin, a hidden identity is just one of the things Marie will have to unravel. Novella 3.5 - A Midwinter's Wedding: A Retelling of The Frog Prince Princess Cordelia is used to being overshadowed by her many brothers and sisters. So when she's offered the chance to attend her brother's wedding in a faraway kingdom, she leaps at it. In Northhelm, she'll finally have the chance to stand out. And maybe, just maybe, she'll even find romance.But not everything in the Northhelmian court is as it appears. With her brother distracted by the wedding, only Ferdinand, the ugliest man at court, will listen to Cordelia's concerns. An observant princess and a strangely amphibious soldier may be the only thing standing between all Four Kingdoms and disaster.Cordelia will have to overcome prejudice, deceit, and danger if she wants to save the day and find romance at A Midwinter's Wedding.A Midwinter's Wedding is a novella of approximately 35,000 words. Book 4 - The Princess Game: A Reimagining of Sleeping Beauty They call her the Sleeping Princess, but Celeste is far from asleep...Celeste has been cursed since her sixteenth birthday--just not in the way the rest of the kingdom thinks. All they see is her breath-taking beauty, marred by her foolishness. Only she knows that she retains her brilliant mind. And it's a secret she must keep at all costs.Over the years she's grown accustomed to the necessary deception. After all, her life depends on it. And she's even found a way to protect her kingdom, working from the shadows. But now a dangerous new threat has emerged, one that Celeste can't defeat alone. She needs the help of a newly-arrived prince. One who's altogether too handsome and too charming. Somehow she needs to keep her secret, save her kingdom, and find a way to free herself from the curse. The last thing she has time to do is sleep.In this reimagining of the classic fairy tale, Sleeping Beauty, it's only the princess' mind that is asleep. And sometimes appearances can be deceiving.If you enjoy clean romance, adventure and intrigue, then try The Four Kingdoms series now! Each of these young adult fairy tale retellings can be read as a standalone story. However, for greatest enjoyment, they should be read in order.

Spelled


Betsy Schow - 2015
    32: If you find yourself at the mercy of a wicked witch, sing a romantic ballad and wait for your Prince Charming to save the day.Yeah, no thanks. Dorthea is completely princed out. Sure being the crown princess of Emerald has its perks—like Glenda Original ball gowns and Hans Christian Louboutin heels. But a forced marriage to the charming brooding prince Kato is so not what Dorthea had in mind for her enchanted future.Talk about unhappily ever after.Trying to fix her prince problem by wishing on a (cursed) star royally backfires, leaving the kingdom in chaos and her parents stuck in some place called “Kansas.” Now it’s up to Dorthea and her pixed off prince to find the mysterious Wizard of Oz and undo the curse…before it releases the wickedest witch of all and spells The End for the world of Story.

The Wreck of Sybellen, Excerpt From the Diary of Aleksandra Iga Novak: An Elemental Origins Series Companion Novelette


A.L. Knorr - 2018
     Embark on a deeper dive into the mermaid lore of Born of Water, An Elemental Origins novel. New mermaid, Targa MacAuley, has just sat down to read the diary of an ancestor, join her as she uncovers secrets from the past resulting in a tragic shipwreck. More than one-hundred-fifty years later, the wreck gives up her secrets.Born of Water is the first book in The Elemental Origins, a series of captivating YA urban fantasy novels. If you like new twists on mermaid lore, simmering romance, and close-knit mother-daughter bonds, then you’ll love A.L. Knorr’s nautical adventure. Embark on a deeper dive into the story's lore with The Wreck of Sybellen, a companion novelette. Read Born of Water and The Wreck of Sybellen to submerge yourself in an enchanting coming-of-age tale today.