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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.

What would you do if you could travel through Time? As a medium, Erica is used to keeping a low profile. Stay hidden. Stay quiet. Stay safe. That was the mantra her mother had taught her to live by. Running and lying in the name of self-preservation weren't new to her. But her mother mentioned nothing about demons and Time travel. Being attacked by a demonic Lost Soul and then saved by a hot Time traveller is one thing, but opening up a Temporal Gateway to Victorian London is something entirely different. She's on a mission to find answers and this time, she won't run away. But an army of Lost Souls is coming. No longer content to lurk in the shadows, they're readying themselves to battle for dominion over humankind. And, when they do, their vengeance will be brutal. As a group of unexpected heroes band together to make a stand, it soon becomes clear that Erica's abilities as a medium may give them the crucial advantage they so desperately require. The fate of the world rests in her hands. Soul Dominion is an epic urban fantasy with Time travel, mystery, found family and love. Perfect for fans of Cassandra Clare's Shadowhunters Chronicles and Annette Marie's The Guild Codex! This series is for you if you love: mysteries galore with twists and turns...an array of supernaturals from vampires to kitsune, Chinese painted skin demons to angels, shifters and more!Time travel shenaniganssnarky Faeries, sassy best friends, and found family funBritish humour and sarcasmlove triangles with slow-burn romantic tensionGlobal destinations with East Asian influencesDiverse characters with LGBTQ+ representationNB: This is the first part of a trilogy - one story over three books - and not a standalone book

"Born in the firelit domain of the under realm, Matilda is the youngest goddess of her clan, blessed with humble messenger magic. But in a land where gods often kill each other to steal power and alliances break as quickly as they are forged, Matilda must come of age sooner than most. She may be known to carry words and letters through the realms, but she holds a secret she must hide from even her dearest of allies to ensure her survival. And to complicate matters...there is a mortal boy who dreams of her, despite the fact they have never met in the waking world. Ten years ago, Vincent of Beckett wrote to Matilda on the darkest night of his life—begging the goddess he befriended in dreams to help him. When his request went unanswered, Vincent moved on, becoming the hardened, irreverent lord of the river who has long forgotten Matilda. That is, until she comes tumbling into his bedroom window with a letter for him. As Fate would have it, Matilda and Vincent were destined to find each other beyond dreams. There may be a chance for Matilda to rewrite the blood-soaked ways of the gods, but at immense sacrifice. She will have to face something she fears even more than losing her magic: to be vulnerable, and to allow herself to finally be loved." --

"Modern day fantasy and paranormal with hot romance... storytelling at its best!" - Reader's Entertainment Book Reviews A match made in hell. A love fated to last the test of time. Spying on the Archguard landed Scottish dragon-warrior Vyroth in serious trouble. Imprisoned deep underground, he needs a miracle to get out alive. One arrives when a woman with secrets enters his prison cell. Will she agree to set him free-or run when the going gets tough? Salvage hunter, Nicole Biscayne has experienced her fair share of hardship and knows how to make tough decisions. But when life throws up another roadblock, landing her in a Dragonkind prison, destiny turns the screw, giving her an ultimatum-save one of the warriors she fears or remain a prisoner forever. Can two lost souls find freedom together? Or will sinister forces intervene before true love finds its fairytale? "The Dragonfury series is a definite keeper." - Night Owl Reviews, 5 star Top Reviewer Pick

DELUXE EDITION—a gorgeous hardcover edition featuring sprayed edges!These Godly Lies, the sequel to These Immortal Truths, is a powerful and romantic historical fantasy about magic, gods, and a love for the ages.An immortal love. A tyrannical god thirsting for power. And the divine tree that binds them all.After spending eight centuries witnessing the world’s cruelty, Anna has finally found peace in the simple life she’s made for herself with Khiran, the shapeshifting god who gifted her with immortality.It is, she knows, too good to last.When her existence is discovered, Anna and Khiran must choose between facing the wrath of the all-powerful god they call The First or making sacrifices in the name of survival. But they can’t hide forever, and fighting seems futile—until they learn that they may not be the only immortals who wish to see The First fall.With everything at stake, only one thing is certain: Fear isn’t only for mortals. Fear is for them all.

Deadly power. Stunning beauty. She will not be controlled.Sixteen-year-old Beth's ordinary life is shattered the night her dormant magic awakens and she almost kills her boyfriend. Horrified at what she's done, she flees into the fae realm to find the siren mother who disowned her a decade ago. When it turns out her power cannot be controlled, she is once again cast out from the siren community. Alone and afraid, Beth winds up in the Dark North where a group of witches rescues her. They offer to help her gain control of her deadly magic--but at what price? Taste a darker side of the magical world in this captivating story of one of Creepy Hollow's villains! Scarlett is a companion story to the bestselling YA fantasy Creepy Hollow series. While it is best enjoyed in conjunction with the rest of the series, it is a standalone story that can be read on its own.

Five beautiful witches ... one painful choice. Now that the secrets of Maeve's past have been revealed, she begins to embrace her newfound powers. Being a witch and a science geek makes her head hurt at times, but luckily she's got Corbin, Arthur, Flynn, Rowan, and Blake to awaken her powers and tend her broken heart. The only way the coven will be strong enough to battle the fae is if Maeve chooses a consort. But how can she choose when each of the guys needs and wants her? How can she accept only one when they all fill the empty void inside her? Maeve is still reeling from the death of her parents when another tragedy strikes. This time, she must face her grief head-on, and find strength in her bond with her five broken witches to battle an impossible foe. The Castle of Fire and Fable is the second in a brand new steamy reverse harem romance series by USA Today bestselling author Steffanie Holmes. This full-length book glitters with love, heartache, hope, grief, dark magic, fairy trickery, steamy scenes, British slang, meat pies, second chances, and the healing powers of a good cup of tea. Read on only if you believe one just isn't enough. Note: This book contains characters who struggle with issues that may be sensitive to some readers, including self-harm and suicide.

Set in a fantasy world inspired by Tudor England and the real astrologers who advised kings, The Court of Venus is Bel Banta's romantic fantasy debut and a beautifully written historical novel about rival magicians. 'Our kind has many names. Planetborn. Sorcerer. Witch or wizard. Magician.' In Alvion, magicians have always ruled beside kings. Blessed at birth by one of the seven planets, their abilities are miraculous and rare. Magicians born under Jupiter influence luck. Saturnborn can speak to the dead. Venusborn read the desires of the living. Bianca Mortlake is born at the moment the stars and planets align just so, making her the first Moonborn magician in over a thousand years. A sorcery so rare that even the history books cannot say what she is capable of. Alongside a most insufferable Venusborn named Roland, Bianca spends her childhood training under the realm’s most powerful magician. They live a quiet life far from court – until a chilling missive arrives in the night, summoning them back. A mad and deadly court awaits. Two queens have met the executioner’s blade, and one wrong move could see any of them next beneath its steel. As power is pulled between ruthless royals and courtiers, Bianca must rely on the last person she would ever want to – the infuriatingly alluring Roland. There is terribly wrong in Alvion. And only this moon-blessed magician and her oldest rival can save the court – and each other – from the dark fate they see written in the stars. 'Utterly unique and decadently romantic . . . I am beguiled – and obsessed' – Ava Reid, author of A Study in Drowning 'Decadent, gripping, and romantic' – Allison Saft, New York Times bestselling author of The Dark and Drowning Tide Perfect for fans of The Knight and The Moth, The Familiar, and A Darker Shade of Magic. Tropes Include . . . *rivals to lovers *courtly intrigue *magic tournament *slow burn *murder mystery *she falls first, he falls harder

Amara: I thought we had won. I claimed my power, defied my enemies, and carved my own path. But power is a fragile thing, and now I'm a prisoner once more, trapped in a Fae house thought to be lost, at the mercy of those who would see me broken. The Golden Son, my rival, my sworn enemy, watches over me, a reminder of all I've lost. But it's not just vengeance anymore. I'm carrying something far more precious and far more dangerous. They want to break me, to bend me to their will. But I won't. Not without a fight. This world is already fractured. I'll decide if it shatters. Daed: I've sailed an endless ocean, driven by one purpose. To find Amara. Every day without her feels like a thousand years, and yet time is running out. The child she carries is my future, our future, and I'll stop at nothing to bring her back. But I'm hunted, haunted by demons, and betrayed by a house I once called my own. I will face the darkness that threatens to tear everything I love away. Defy gods, tear apart worlds if I must. For her, for us, I will fight until there's nothing left of me. In a world on the edge of ruin, we fight to survive the chaos of war, betrayal, and power. Separated by shadows, our paths are bound by a future we both carry, one that could save or sunder everything. But who will seize control of what's left and who will be swallowed by the darkness forever? The Sundered Fates duology comes to a powerful end with A Ransom of Shadow and Souls. Step back into this world of shadow, sacrifice, and impossible love. Your dark romantasy adventure continues now. Grab your copy today.

Having once escaped the dark waters that cursed him, a young witch returns home to face the evil targeting his loved ones--whatever the consequences. After almost a decade away, Taliesin Ashborne has come home to attend his grandfather's funeral. While past tensions still linger between him and his family, a stiff drink and a steamy encounter with Kessian, the gorgeous man who approaches him at the wake, really takes the edge off. But the old magic of Shearwater Spring has left more scars on Tal than he realized. Nine years ago, twenty-four townspeople, including Tal and his father, mysteriously walked into a deep river one night--and only Tal returned. To this day, something dangerous lurks in Shearwater's black waters. It's hunting down everyone Tal loves, and after it got his twin, he couldn't stand to lose anyone else. Hoping to rid him of this curse once and for all, his sibling Fae urges him to see the town's new healer . . . who just so happens to be Kessian. Trying to keep his emotions in check--for not only his own benefit but also Kessian's safety--will be anything but easy for Tal after nine years of isolation. Now, with a wraith hot on his trail, he must uncover what corrupted the ancient magic of the river so he can finally come home for good. Praise for A Spell for Heartsickness "Reeves's remarkably assured debut delivers a queer, witchy romp with deep feelings." --Publishers Weekly "As comfy and satisfying as 'the taste of hot stew on a rainy night.'" --Kirkus Reviews