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Shard Knight
Matthew Ballard - 2013
A champion who’s earned the right to absorb ancient Meranthian battle magic. Battle magic that places him among the ranks of an elite group of men and women dedicated to preserving Meranthian culture and upholding its law. But what should be a time of celebration ends in horror as Ronan’s mother, Queen Arianne, falls victim to an assassination plot. With his life turned inside out, Ronan’s thirst for revenge threatens to destroy the life of his only friend and leave the kingdom in shambles. Ronan races to unravel the key to an ancient mystery meant to restore the full power of magic before his enemies. The first part of an epic journey awash in magic, adventure, and romance travels through sprawling cities, giant forests, dangerous snow-capped mountains, and long-forgotten underground ruins.
Small Town Dragon Daddy
Lisa Daniels - 2021
While running from one alpha male,I had not intended to fall into the arms of another.Instead of a high powered, wealthy fiancé who controlled meI find myself under the caring spell of young father.With one kiss, I know that my destiny is forever changed.Seeing his dragon shifter son in his full splendor,I can’t wait to see what Cooper looks like.Then again, his black hair, broad chest, and luscious lips –I’ve never felt such a primal pull to anyone the way I feel with him.But there’s a sadness behind his eyes when he looks at his son.Will he only ever see me as a shifter nanny?Or can I convince him that I’m worth him taking another chance on love?
The Witch & the Bounty Hunter (Federation of Magic Book 1)
Rachel Medhurst - 2020
until someone wanted me dead.Here I am, Lyla Ford, broke and starving, minding my own business, when twin sorcerers Tinniel and Nazeriah claim that I’m a witch from an ancient line. Not only that, they request an audience. Who do they think I am? Royalty?I would never entertain the idea of magic, let alone the request to become a tracker for the two paranormal bounty hunters who work for the Federation of Magic. That is, until the ridiculously handsome Tinniel tells me that my missing mother is the leader of the Federation. Who knew?When Tinniel gets kidnapped, a compulsion to find them both overtakes me, forcing me to work with the Federation. I have a feeling that if I don’t do as I’m told, the ancient line I descend from will die out. With my brutal, bloody murder.
The Banned and The Banished Saga, Books 1-5
James Clemens
The Kormak Saga
William King - 2013
In reality Kormak is a Guardian, one of an ancient order sworn to protect humanity from the servants of the gathering darkness.Kormak is a sword and sorcery hero in the tradition of Conan, Solomon Kane and Druss the Legend, a driven man with a mission to hunt down the ancient demons who slaughtered his family. His fast-paced, action-packed adventures take him from one end of his richly detailed fantasy world to the other. THE KORMAK OMNIBUS The Kormak Omnibus compiles all of Kormak’s adventures so far into one massive volume packed with high adventure. It contains the first three novels, the short story Guardian of the Dawn and many extras such as a map of the Kingdoms of the Sun and the author’s notes for all of the stories. If you’ve never entered Kormak’s world of danger and excitement, here is the perfect opportunity to do so at a special bargain price. GUARDIAN OF THE DAWNIn this chilling tale, Kormak seeks refuge for the night in an isolated peasant home only to find himself thrown into a terrifying confrontation with an ancient evil. STEALER OF FLESHThe Ghul are the Stealers of Flesh, an ancient race of demons who possess the bodies of humans to work great evil. Now one of them has been freed from its ancient prison using Kormak's own dwarf-forged sword and the Guardian must pursue it to a haunted city on the edge of the world to end its reign of terror.DEFILER OF TOMBSAn open tomb, a dead child and an unleashed ancient horror send Kormak on a path of vengeance through the haunted northlands of Taurea. He seeks Morghael, a necromancer with a plan for resurrecting the dark empire of Kharon and the power to bring the dead swarming back to life. WEAVER OF SHADOWWar brews along the border of the Elvenwood. The prophet of an ancient evil has corrupted the nation of Mayasha, reducing the once proud elves to feral slaves of the Shadow. Allied with the monstrous Spider Folk she is poised to sweep away the human settlements in the ancient forests and spread her Blight across the lands. Only one man stands between her and absolute victory; Kormak. ABOUT THE AUTHOR William King lives in Prague, Czech Republic with his lovely wife Radka and his two sons Dan and William Karel. He has been a professional author and games developer for almost a quarter of a century. He is the creator of the bestselling Gotrek and Felix series for Black Library and the author of the Space Wolf books which between them have sold over three quarters of a million copies in English and been translated into 8 languages.His novel Blood of Aenarion made the shortlist for the 2012 David Gemmell Legend Award, the premier award in the field of heroic fantasy. His short fiction had appeared in Year’s Best SF and Best of Interzone. He has twice won the Origins Awards For Game Design. His hobbies include role-playing games and MMOs as well as travel.
Wolf Blessed: A Rejected Mate Wolf Shifter Romance : (Gift of The Wolf)
Violet Fox - 2021
Adhaata Asao's Liege
Afroz Alam - 2020
He had imprisoned them in the caverns of Mt. Hemil. They who ravaged the city of Kushlam...The golden capital... The Gods spoke of a Prophecy then... And now it has come to pass. The dark enemy of yore rises. Only an incarnation of Lord Vishnu has the power to defeat and destroy the enemy of Kushlam. A farmer from Bamiyan, unaware of what destiny has in store for him, is pushed into circumstances beyond his control. Will he accept that he is the prophesised Avatar? Will he save Kushlam from its enemies and free the world from the fear of the trapped monsters who have found a way out of their infallible trap?
The Raveling: The Complete Saga
Alec Hutson - 2020
In the south the Star Towers fell, swallowed by the sea, while the black glaciers descended upon the northern holdfasts, entombing the cities of Min-Ceruth in ice and sorcery. Then from the ancient empire of Menekar the paladins of Ama came, putting every surviving sorcerer to the sword and cleansing their taint from the land for the radiant glory of their lord. The pulse of magic slowed, fading like the heartbeat of a dying man. But after a thousand years it has begun to quicken again. In a small fishing village a boy with strange powers comes of age... A young queen rises in the west, fanning the long-smoldering embers of magic into a blaze once more... Something of great importance is stolen – or freed – from the mysterious Empire of Swords and Flowers... And the immortals who survived the ancient cataclysms bestir themselves, casting about for why the world is suddenly changing... The complete, award-winning epic series in one volume
The Children of the Gods Series Books 23-25: Dark Widow Trilogy
I.T. Lucas - 2021
A Year Without Summer
Shreyan Laha - 2020
Kolkata had frozen to its lowest of -15 degreecelcius. Widespread diseases were common. Sharat was no exception as he was forced to quit his Zamindar lifestyle after his parents died. On the other hand in 2018, there was Niharika, living in the best of times - in a fairly modern society. She loved her life - her group of friends, her family and everything around her. Little did they know that something awaited them far away in a deserted civilisation 6 billion years into the future; in the planet Nocturne which was ravaged by compounds of a rare element called Barrenium. A Year Without Summer is a tale on how lives can intertwine with no restrictions in space time and dimensions.
The Returned Dragon (Cycle of Dragons Book 6)
Dan Michaelson - 2022
CEO in a Fantasy World, Book I
Tristan H. Brown - 2019
The next morning, he awoke in an entirely different body, inside of a polar opposite world. Kings and Queens? Magic? Dragons? Gryphons? Even vampires? Follow Caesar on his journey as he once again attempts to reach the top of the world, but this time, he will do it as no man, but a vampire instead!
Hanna Halfblood: Books 1-3
Robyn Wideman - 2019
Get your copy today. SPIRIT MAGIC Hanna loves her life on the Lady of the Evening. Delivering cargo across the known worlds and hunting pirates was a perfect life. But when her grandfather is killed, Hanna must go into the wilds of Northern Solotine to discover what happened. She discovers a plot that threatens the world as she knows it as she's thrown into a world of magic and danger far beyond any simple pirates. When Thorodd Stoneblood, her grandfather, is killed by a mysterious assassin, Hanna discovers that her own life is bound to a fate she couldn't have imagined. Faced with the understanding of an unknown past and a coven of power hungry witches who will stop at nothing to see her dead, Hanna struggles to overcome the adversities of a magical world she never knew existed. With the tide of danger rising around her and the driving need to uncover the truth, Hanna discovers that it won't be enough to be a warrior. In order to survive, she will have to become something more… Can Hanna defeat her mysterious new enemy? Or will her legacy end in the same manner as the Stoneblood lines always do… in bloodshed SPIRIT WARRIOR Hanna Halfblood, a warrior with ancient powers, has defeated the coven of witches responsible for the murder of her grandfather. However, the witches were not alone and now the remaining witches have summoned Quivna, a powerful and dangerous spirit, from the seven hells. Now Hanna must secure the spirit stones, ensure the safety of her people, and find a way to defeat the demon witch before it can kill her. LOST WARRIOR Hanna Halfblood has finally found a clue to the mystery of her father's disappearance. The problem is the mage who mentioned her father is dead. So now Hanna is sailing to the magical lands of the far southeast. All that stands between her and her father are pirates, treacherous seas, and mysterious mages bent on her destruction. Meanwhile Katla and Hester are struggling with their new found demon powers. Can Katla control her demon? Or will the demon control her.
Roses (The Devious Fae Book 2)
Katerina Martinez - 2021