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SHE LIVES BY HER INTUITION. HE FEEDS ON HER PLEASURE. From Jennifer L. Armentrout, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of From Blood and Ash, comes a searing fantasy romance for adults, Fall of Ruin and Wrath. Download a FREE sneak peek today! Long ago, the world was destroyed by gods. Only nine cities were spared. Separated by vast wilderness teeming with monsters and unimaginable dangers, each city is now ruled by a guardian—royalty who feed on mortal pleasure. Born with an intuition that never fails, Calista knows her talents are of great value to the power-hungry of the world, so she lives hidden as a courtesan of the Baron of Archwood. In exchange for his protection, she grants him information. When her intuition leads her to save a traveling prince in dire trouble, the voice inside her blazes with warning—and promise. Today he’ll bring her joy. One day he'll be her doom. When the Baron takes an interest in the traveling prince and the prince takes an interest in Calista, she becomes the prince’s temporary companion. But the city simmers with rebellion, and with knights and monsters at her city gates and a hungry prince in her bed, intuition may not be enough to keep her safe. Calista must choose: follow her intuition to safety or follow her heart to her downfall. Breathtaking suspense and scorching romance meet in this immersive new fantasy from a mega-bestselling force, Jennifer L. Armentrout. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

From the New York Times bestselling author of Sorcery of Thorns and An Enchantment of Ravens comes a thrilling new YA fantasy about a teen girl with mythic abilities who must defend her world against restless spirits of the dead.The dead of Loraille do not rest.Artemisia is training to be a Gray Sister, a nun who cleanses the bodies of the deceased so that their souls can pass on; otherwise, they will rise as twisted spirits with a ravenous hunger for the living. She’d rather deal with the dead than the living, who point and whisper about the odd girl who was once possessed by a violent spirit.When her convent is attacked by possessed soldiers, Artemisia fights back by awakening an ancient spirit bound to a high saint’s relic. It is a revenant, a malevolent being now whispering in her head. Wielding its extraordinary power almost consumes her in body and soul. But death has come to Loraille, and only a vespertine, a priestess trained to wield a high relic, has a chance of stopping it. Yet the age of vespertines has passed, their knowledge and training lost with time.As Artemisia investigates a mystery of saints, secrets, and dark magic, an ancient evil is stirring. Can an untrained girl, tormented by the burden of containing the revenant’s devouring power, have any hope of defeating it?

Product DescriptionHe abducts me to find his fated mate, unaware that I am she.I am Freyja, the First Witch. I was born with a cruel curse: anyone I touch with my bare skin will die an agonizing death. That is, until a formidable, drop-dead gorgeous Dragonian prince invades my forest home.The prince's lust burns hot and bright for me, yet he resists, wanting his destined witch more. The oracle promises the witch will be his true queen and bring him the greatest kingdom on Earth. Knowing he's the only man who can touch me, I crave his scorching caress. But I've sworn never to reveal that I am the witch. Not until he chooses me above her.When the mating frenzy drives both of us to the brink of insanity, someone has to give, but it won't be me.                      Complete THE FIRST WITCH duet with an HEA Ending                             The Dragonian's Witch: Book 1                        The Witch's Consort: Book 2 _______________________________________________________________Here's what readers are saying about The Dragonian's Witch:"This book is a page-turner full of a roller-coaster of emotions, drama, laughter, and seduction." - Angel C, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★"Fast paced with excitement on every page -this is an amazing story and you won't regret adding it to your bookshelf."- Trina Bol, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★"Freyja and Ares have an electric chemistry, and a spicy conflict that made me want to chomp on popcorn as I wait to see what comes next." - Nella M, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★"The sexual tension between Ares and Freyja starts the moment they see each other, during a battle where they are opponents, and builds up to the point they are naked in bed. If you're a fan of epic fantasies full of sexual tension, lust, adventure, and struggle, read The Dragonian's Witch, you will not be disappointed." - Curepe, Amazon Reviewer ★★★★★"I was caught up in Freyja's story from the first paragraph! I love how strong she is in the face of so many obstacles and I love the chemistry between her and Ares." - Victoria, Amazon Reviewer★★★★★   "One of the best books I've read in the last few months. This story is a blend of fantasy and paranormal with some sprinkles of sci-fi tied up with a hot chemistry and witty dialogue romance." - Delacey, Amazon Reviewer★★★★★From the AuthorWhat is the reading order for your books?All the series that are in the connect universe can be read as a standalone series. However, since many readers asked me about the reading order, here's my suggestion:  1 The First Witch series (amazon.com/dp/B071L2PSJD)2 The Empress of Mysth series (amazon.com/dp/B06VVTV8SS)3 Claim the Wolf King (amazon.com/dp/B0756Y5BWK)4 The Wickedest Witch series (amazon.com/dp/B075NMLDCP)5 The Cursed Dragon Queen and Her Mates (Coming soon) From the Inside FlapI surveyed the surroundings. If I escaped into the woods, Lucas would find me. The shifter's nose had to be as good as my wolves'. That was why Ares had brought him along. I wondered what his animal was. Judging from his size, he could be a white lion or a bear. If I escaped to the plains, the guardians would spot me. They weren't in league with me yet. If Ares caught me running away, he would chain me for the rest of the trip."Why are we stopping here, Ares?" the horned Dragonian asked."Freyja needs a bath," Ares said with irritation."The wolf girl?" the horned one asked."And you let her have her way? We need to be on our way. We've wasted enough time just tracking her."  Ares snarled. "I'll decide what we need or don't need."The others gathered around in the clearing,sitting on the rocks. Some of them took off their boots with satisfied groans. That was exactly what I'd planned for them to do--to get in the water with me. Over four months on the road, rushing from one place to another to look for me, they had to be desperate for the feel of a warm woman. When they saw me naked, their needs

Dorina Basarab is a dhampir - half-human, half-vampire - and the only way she can stay sane is by unleashing her sometimes uncontrollable rage on demons and vampires that deserve killing. After the fortunate demise of her insane uncle Dracula, Dory is back home in Brooklyn, hoping that life will calm down for a while. But then two visitors arrive: her friend Claire, asking for Dory's help in finding a magical Fey relic, and the gorgeous master vampire Louis-Cesare, desperate to find his former mistress, a vampire named Christine. Dory and Louis-Cesare soon discover their problems may be connected: the same master vampire Christine is bound to is also rumored to be in possession of the relic. But they soon realize there's more at stake when Christine's master turns up dead. Someone is killing vampire Senate members, and if Dory and Louis-Cesare can't stop the murderer, they may be next.

Lance doesn’t understand what’s happening to him. He’s just a regular guy who owns a high-end engine shop on the outskirts of Phoenix, Arizona. But lately, he’s been drawn to the desert in inexplicable ways, and has troubled dreams of flying...to the sun. Tina remembers him - her high school crush. But that was long ago and they’re both very different now. Lance still has that aura of magic about him, though, and she’s grown into her powers, gaining strength and hopefully, wisdom, over the intervening years. When she gets stuck on the side of the road out in the desert, it’s Fate that sends Lance - of all people - to her rescue. Sparks fly as they reunite and rekindle the flame that had never quite extingquished between them. When Lance’s business is targeted, Tina helps him defend his place and the odd assortment of shifters who have gathered around him. Lance is a bit clueless about the unseen world, but Tina is there to fill in the blanks and help him discover what he was always meant to be. But Lance is in a dangerous position. Most shifters of his kind don’t survive their first shift. Tina believes she can help him through it and perhaps...just perhaps...she can be the one to ground him. She wants to believe she could be the reason he comes back down to Earth - if their love is strong enough.

Nalini Singh, the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who has been praised as the “alpha author of paranormal romance” (Booklist) returns with a collection of five novels in her Psy-Changeling series—available together for the first time.  Tangle of Need   Adria, wolf changeling and resilient soldier, has made a break with the past—one as unpredictable in love as it was in war. Now comes a new territory, and a devastating new complication: Riaz, a SnowDancer lieutenant with dangerous lone-wolf appeal. Their coming together is an inferno, and, too late, they realize that they have way more to lose than they ever imagined....   Heart of Obsidian   A dangerous, volatile rebel, hands stained bloodred. A woman whose very existence has been erased. A love story so dark, it may shatter the world itself. A deadly price that must be paid. The day of reckoning is here...   Shield of Winter   Assassin. Soldier. Arrow. That is who Vasic is, who he will always be. Ivy should have run from him, from his eyes of winter frost. But Ivy has never done what she should. Now she’ll fight for her people, and for this Arrow who stands as her living shield. But as the world turns to screaming crimson, even Ivy’s fierce will may not be enough to save Vasic from the cold darkness...   Shards of Hope   Awakening wounded in a darkened cell, their psychic abilities blocked, Aden and Zaira know they must escape. But when the lethal soldiers break free from their mysterious prison, they find themselves in a harsh, inhospitable landscape far from civilization. Their only hope for survival is to make it to the hidden home of a predatory changeling pack that doesn’t welcome outsiders...   Allegiance of Honor   A staggering transformation has put the Psy, humans, and changelings at a crossroads. The Trinity Accord promises a new era of cooperation between disparate races and groups. But a century of distrust and suspicion can’t be so easily forgotten, and it threatens to shatter Trinity from within at any moment. To find the lost and protect the vulnerable—and to save Trinity—no one can stand alone. But is an allegiance of honor even possible with traitors lurking in their midst?

From the bestselling author of Threads That Bind comes a timeline-crossing romantic fantasy about a girl in love with a world of darkness—and with the mysterious heir to its throne—who must fight to prevent the destruction of all she loves.Sascia has always loved the Dark. Six years ago, when the world she knew collided with the world of the Dark, she found it thrilling rather than terrifying. Now, she spends her days studying Darkcreatures or seeking them out in the shadows where they thrive.Then, one day, she—impossibly—pulls a person from the Dark. A person who shouldn’t exist. And they’re here to kill her. Nugau, the heir to the Darkworld, claims to be delivering a sentence for Sascia’s betrayal in a battle she’s never heard of, in a war that hasn’t happened.Sascia escapes with her life—barely. But tensions are brewing between her world and the Dark, and it’s not long before she discovers that she and Nugau are bound together by forces they don’t understand. As they grow closer, crossing worlds and timelines, they must find a way to fight for peace—and for each other.

With the witch of Doon on the throne, Jamie believed dead, and Duncan and Mackenna trapped in Alloway, Veronica has no choice but to put her grief aside and prepare her remaining followers for the impending battle against the false queen and her forces. But while on a covert mission to steal a powerful elixir from the castle, Veronica discovers her true love may actually be alive, and fighting a battle of his own.With the Brig o’ Doon destroyed and the portal fragmented, Doon’s forces are not only divided, but also isolated in different dimensions. With the help of a storyteller as ancient as the witch herself, Kenna and Duncan learn they must rebuild the bridge to have any chance of crossing back into Doon with their ragtag army. But when Mackenna insists on fighting as well, Duncan soon realizes the only way he can ensure her safety is to turn her into a cold-hearted killer.For Vee, Jamie, Kenna, and Duncan, saving their kingdom while keeping their lives intact will take a miracle.

The first in an all-new fantasy series from #1 New York Times bestselling author Scarlett St. Clair. In this biting, feminist retelling of Lilith's story, Lilith will rise from the ashes of her former life to destroy the ancient power that stole everything she loves. She is the beginning and the end. She is peace and chaos. She is terror knocking at the gates. Estranged from her powerful family, Lilith Leviathan finds refuge in Nineveh, a district in the city of Eden devoted to sin. There, she uses her magic to steal for a living, attracting the attention of the five governing families as well as the church, which expects women to remain pious and silent. When Lilith comes into possession of a beautiful blade, she thinks all her worries are over...until her usual buyer dies while inspecting it. Frantic, Lilith turns to the only man who can help her: Zahariev, head of the Zareth family and ruler of Nineveh. His currency is information, and his power is extortion, though he's always had a soft spot for Lilith. But when the dagger appears, he isn't sure he can protect her from what's to come. Together, they embark on a mission to discover the true power running their world. As their lives intertwine, Lilith realizes Zahariev is more than just a friend, but their devotion to each other is a threat--to the truth, to the church, and to those who want to tear it all down.

Return to Harmony—where nothing is as it seems.Life is complicated for Lydia Smith. She’s working at a tacky, third-rate museum, Shrimpton’s House of Ancient Horrors, trying to salvage her career in para-archaeology—and dating the most dangerous man in town. Just when she thinks she might be getting things under control, she stumbles over a dead body and discovers that her lover has a secret past that could get him killed. Just to top it off, there’s trouble brewing underground in the eerie, glowing green passageways of the Dead City.Descending into these twisting catacombs, Lydia will learn just what it’s like to put her heart—and life—on the line…Includes a preview of Jayne Castle’s Rainshadow Novel DECEPTION COVE