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The thrilling third entry in the high fantasy saga that started with BookTok sensation A Broken Blade.“It seems fate has dealt me the same hand again. I know how to play it.”A new king is on the throne and the rebellion lies in ruins. Keera spends her days drinking and her nights avoiding the strange dreams that have haunted her since she returned from the capital.Keera’s family in Myrelinth won’t let her go without a fight. With new intelligence about the magical seals left behind by Keera’s ancient kin, the Light Fae, she rallies to face her demons and unleash the formidable powers she inherited from her people. But a shocking truth is hiding in plain sight, one with the power to unravel the entire rebellion...The pivotal third installment in the Halfling Saga will upend everything Keera thought she knew about her enemies . . . and her allies.The third entry in the Halfling Saga, the epic tale of a deadly assassin with a mysterious past, set in a lush fantasy world of Mortals, Elves, Halflings, and Fae, A Vicious Game is perfect for readers who enjoyed the A Court of Thorns and Roses series and other romantic fantasy books, especially those seeking LGBTQ+ romance or BIPOC representation.

A #1 Sunday Times Bestseller!Deluxe Edition with Purple Sprayed EdgeRed Queen meets Shadow and Bone in this captivating romantasy about an outcast heiress, the two princes who pull at her heart, and a cutthroat competition for power in an empire where crowns are not inherited—they’re won.“This is going to be huge.” —Laura Steven, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Our Infinite FatesThe day Blaze came into the world, she almost drowned it. A Rain Singer born into one of the empire’s most esteemed fire-wielding families, her birth summoned a devastating storm that left thousands dead. Ever since, Blaze has lived hidden away with a dangerous secret: the outcast born with a torrential power can only summon a drizzle. Exiled and powerless, she’s never felt that she belongs.When Blaze and her brother are suddenly invited to join the trials for the empire’s thrones, she’s forced into the spotlight—and into battle. Threats abound at the palace, where two suitors vie for Blaze’s attention: the enchanting crown prince and a mysterious, alluring newcomer.As Blaze struggles to reconnect with her long-dormant abilities, she discovers that still waters run deeper than she could have ever imagined. As sinister secrets come to light and the fight for the thrones turns allies into rivals, Blaze must find the courage to embrace her Rain Singer identity and reclaim her power.I am the girl who wove the storm that shook the world. And I’m coming for my crown.This thrilling series opener is perfect for readers who love:*Elemental magic and heart-pounding battles*High-stakes court intrigue *A juicy love *triangle* with two princes*A morally gray love interest *A series of deadly trials to win the throne*A masquerade ball *Feminine rage*Grumpy x Sunshine*An enemies-to-lovers romance*Barbed banter*Found family

"Full of compelling twists and high-stakes magic . . . a captivating romantic fantasy that had me rooting for the protagonists from the very first page." —Kelly Andrew, New York Times-bestselling author of Your Blood, My Bones on The Beasts We BuryMarry her enemy. Save her realm. Forsake her heart. The heart-shattering conclusion to this dark fantasy duology is perfect for fans of Adrienne Young, Tricia Levenseller, and Brigid Kemmerer.Newly-appointed Prime Mancella is desperate to keep the peace within her realm and within herself. Having recently acquired the power to physically split into separate versions of herself, her identity is beginning to fracture—along with her land, which is on the brink of war. The only semblance of normalcy in her life is her budding romance with thief-turned-confidant, Silver. . . at least until the mysterious Prime Reltas arrives at her doorstep asking, or rather demanding, her hand in marriage.If Mance wants to avoid a fight that will devastate her realm, she’ll have to consider the proposal. Even if it destroys Silver. But Mance isn't ready to give up just yet. Desperate to free herself from the betrothal, Mance must seek allyship from other Primes and learn to control her new magic. If she fails, her decision to refuse Reltas's proposal will implode the delicate state of affairs across the realms, setting off a catastrophic war—and shatter two hearts in the process.

*The limited deluxe edition will come with designed edges, spot gloss, and an exclusive full-color art piece* The next in Elizabeth Helen's Amazon top 5 and Sunday Times bestselling Beasts of the Briar series, a spicy Beauty and the Beast retelling filled with enchanted fae, morally gray characters, a stupidly hot villain, and a princess who has found her Prince Charming. All four of them. Nowhere in the Enchanted Vale is safe anymore. Sira, the queen of the Below, has threatened open war, and there are no lengths she won't go to destroy us. But she might not get the chance... we may destroy ourselves first. After months apart, I'm finally reunited with my five mates in the heart of Winter. Our only hope to defeat Sira lies in the shattered remains of an enchanted rose. If my father can restore it, we'll gain control over Sira's creations and end her reign for good. But deep beneath the snow, a new threat stirs, one with vengeance in its heart and Keldarion in its sights. As Winter braces for war, my mates each face their own reckonings. Farron has embraced a terrifying power beyond imagination. Dayton has risen from the land of the dead, only to wish he were still there. Echoes of Spring's empty throne follow Ezryn everywhere he goes. And Caspian and Kel continue to wage their own war--one of trust and love that has haunted them for decades. The realms are fracturing. Castletree is fading. And darkness has crept into my heart, too. I'm the Princess of the Enchanted Vale. If I can't find a way through this, no one will. Everyone is intent on taking away everything that I love. My home. My people. My mates. I won't let them. Even if that means becoming the very thing I've sworn to destroy. Perfect for fans of Jasmine Mas, Sadie Kincaid, and Callie Hart, Beasts of the Briar is the perfect blend of delicious "why choose" heroes, high-stakes curses and wars, and endless enchanting magic.

New York Times bestselling author K.A. Linde returns to the Royal Houses series with House of Shadows: the story of Kerrigan Argon, a half-Fae, half-human as she seeks her place in an unforgiving world filled with magic, mayhem, and romance. A YA romtantasy perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Holly Black, and V.E. Schwab. A half-Fae outcast. A forbidden prince. A world teetering on the edge of collapse. Kerrigan Argon was never meant to be chosen. As a half-human, half-Fae pariah, her admission into the Dragon Society breaks every law of her world. Now she's bound to a dragon--and to a brutal year of training that could claim her life. But first, she must survive a journey into the infamous House of Shadows, led by the dark Fae prince Fordham Ollivier. No half-Fae has ever returned from its halls. In a place built on cruelty, secrets, and absolute power, Kerrigan must battle not just enemies--but centuries of prejudice and the slow unraveling of magic itself. Something ancient is cracking. A long-buried spell is weakening. And Kerrigan may be the only one who can stop the collapse--or cause it. Tropes to love: Outcast heroine Cursed prince hero Magical society Dragon academy Enemies to lovers Slow burn Praise for Royal Houses: "An epic foray into a world of power and mystery that caught me from the first page. Fans of Leigh Bardugo and Stephanie Garber will love this thrilling and romantic start to a brand new series." -- Carrie Ann Ryan, New York Times bestselling author "HOW DID I NOT KNOW THIS BOOK WAS THE MISSING PART OF MY SOUL? If you are a Sarah J Maas fan, this is for you. If you are a fantasy fan, this is for you. If you aren't a fantasy fan, this book is also likely for you." -- Novel Grounds "Absolutely hooked from page one! Love the feisty and strong heroine! Fully obsessed with the dragons, magic, and a dark hero who might be more than what he seems. K.A. Linde has become my go-to author. Sarah J. Maas fans will love this book!" -- Sawyer Bennett, New York Times bestselling author "6 stars! Even better than A Court of Thorns and Roses! A masterfully crafted enchanting flight of adventure, friendship, loss, and love." -- Lauren Campbell, USA Today bestselling author

A lawless wilderness. A polished court. Individual fates, each on a quest to expose a system of corruption. The desolate canyons of Alcoro--and the people desperate enough to hide there--couldn't be more different from the opulent glass palace and lush forests of Moquoia. But the harsh desert and gleaming court are linked through their past, present, and future: a history of abductions in the desert to power Moquoia's quarries and factories, and a bleak, inhumane future built on the sweat and sacrifice of these bond laborers. But events unfolding in the present could change everything. In the desert, outlaw Lark--known to most as the Sunshield Bandit--has built a name for herself attacking slavers' wagons and freeing the captives inside. But while she shakes the foundation of Moquoia's stratified society, she also has to fight to protect her rescuees--and herself--from the unforgiving world around them. In the Moquoian court, young ambassador Veran hopes to finally make his mark by dismantling the unjust labor system, if he can navigate the strict hierarchy and inexplicable hostility of the prince. And caught in the middle of it all, Tamsin is trapped within four walls, the epicenter of a secret political coup to overthrow the Moquoian monarchy and perpetuate the age-old system of injustice. Separated by seas of trees and sand, the outlaw, the diplomat, and the prisoner are more connected than anyone realizes. Their personal fates might just tip the balance of power in the Eastern World--if that very power doesn't destroy them first.

Game of Thrones meets The Princess Bride when New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kerrelyn Sparks merges romance, high fantasy, and humor in her third Embraced by Magic novel. Now a fierce princess with a dangerous magical gift and an eagle shifter must embark on an epic journey to discover who exactly is stalking and killing the Embraced. But even in disguise, there’s no hiding their desire for each other…Aerthlan’s five Embraced queens have reigned for twenty years, in peace secured by the power of their magic. But now a new and insidious threat has appeared, to test a new generation. DESIRE AND DECEPTIONAll Princess Eviana needs is an escape. Possessed of an unfortunate and unusual Embraced gift, which she’s been banned from using, she required no training. Now, her overprotective parents want her to wed. As a result, the palace is crammed with obnoxious noblemen…Until Quentin, the enigmatic eagle shifter and royal spy, maneuvers several of the unsuitable suitors into revealing their most embarrassing secrets before the court. Finally, Eviana has an excuse to free herself. If only her family knew the blow that’s shaken her: golden-eyed Quentin’s refusal to let her near…Heroic, but low born, Quentin’s infatuation with Eviana is as inappropriate as it is unshakable. He must keep away from her, for his own sake. But after a series of suspicious deaths, and the princess’s narrow escape from kidnapping, Quentin knows that only together can they expose the danger stalking Aerthlan’s Embraced. On foot, in disguise, they’ll need trust and quick wits to uncover the vicious conspiracy closing around them. But finding the truth might break down their own defenses as well…

Living together? That's a war Graysen was never trained for.Imprisoned in Graysen's tower, Nelle Wychthorn finds herself ensnared by something far more dangerous than chains.The sway is awakening. His tamer influence bleeds into her thoughts, seizing hold of her will—and he doesn't even know it.If he ever discovers the hold he already has… she's lost.Escape is her only chance. Convince him to open the door, find the hidden tunnel, and run.Graysen Crowther walks a knife's edge. He defies his family by keeping Nelle in his tower instead of the dungeon. She's a pawn to force her father's hand—surrender the god‑forged weapon, or lose his daughter.But living together?He's utterly out of his depth.Nelle wages war, tormenting him mercilessly, upending his carefully ordered world. Yet within the intimate chaos as roommates, fury and heat collide. Wild. Consuming. Ruinous.When Graysen is ordered into the catacombs to hunt an elusive beast, long‑buried memories resurface of his mother's secret life—and a mysterious Horned God who may know the truth about her final day.To right the terrible wrong that haunts him, he must find the Horned God to unlock everything he desperately needs… if his family doesn't uncover his true intentions first.OF CROWS AND THORNS SAGA, an epic dark romantasy. Perfect for readers who crave plot-heavy, character-driven sagas drenched in atmosphere and rich world-building—where dark mysteries unravel alongside a slow-burn romance and heart-wrenching choices that threaten to destroy everything. Please note this book ends on a cliffhanger. For content warnings, please check the author’s website.

The second in the TikTok sensation Ever Seas series, now with bonus material!With his queen missing, the king’s wrath knows no boundaries.Captive. Challenger. Queen.Enemies took her from the man who holds her heart. They might see her as weak, as a pawn in wicked games, but they’re no match for the first Ever Queen.Let them think they’ve won. Her heart belongs to a beautiful monster, and she will never stop fighting until she’s back in his arms.Captor. Villain. King.They’ll die for touching her.His heart belongs to a stunning little bird. He will never stop searching for her light across the skies. Not until the blood of his enemies spills at her feet, and his queen wears their bones around her neck.

This epic sequel to Riftborne, with its enemies-to-lovers romance and unexpected twists and turns, is perfect for fans of Fourth Wing and A Court of Thorns and Roses. A FATED LOVE. A COSTLY BETRAYAL. Fia Riftborne thought joining the Sídhe Guard was the hardest choice she'd ever make. She was wrong. Taken prisoner by those she swore to fight, Fia uncovers a devastating truth that upends everything she ever knew...about the Aossi...about Sídhe ...about herself. The only thing that is certain, is that Fia's growing powers are tied to the Isle's survival. As war looms on two fronts and tensions in Sídhe reach a breaking point, the Void that gave Fia her power is calling--but answering it means betraying everyone she left behind. The Guard. Her friends. Laryk. In a war where nothing is as it seems, choosing the wrong side could cost her everything, including the brooding commander whose darkness seems to call to her own. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Reader's reviews: 'This book revitalized me. It gave me new life. I am not the same woman I was when I started this masterpiece of a book.' 'The characters give you such an ACOTAR, TOG, and Fourth Wing vibe all wrapped in one!' 'This book has changed me...' 'This slow burn was amazing!! The world?? Obsessed with. The characters? Absolutely loveee.' 'Idk how I'm going to cope with that plot twist of an ending and not having book three... going to go stare at a wall now.' 'This is how you build a world...It's captivating, twisty, and beautifully written without ever feeling confusing.' '6 stars. Are you kidding me? This book had one of the best plots. Hidden worlds, political intri