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This new hardcover edition of the bestselling The Ashes & the Star-Cursed King features new case art, a detailed map, and a never-before-seen bonus chapter!From the New York Times bestselling author Carissa Broadbent, comes The Ashes & the Star-Cursed King, the gutting second installment of the Crowns of Nyaxia series, full of heartbreak, redemption, blood intrigue and heart-pounding action.Love is a sacrifice at the altar of power.In the wake of the Kejari, everything Oraya once thought to be true has been destroyed. A prisoner in her own kingdom, grieving the only family she ever had, and reeling from a gutting betrayal, she no longer even knows the truth of her own blood. She’s left only with one certainty: she cannot trust anyone, least of all Raihn.Raihn’s own nobles are none too eager to accept a Turned king, especially one who was once a slave. And the House of Blood digs their claws into the kingdom, threatening to tear it apart from the inside.When Raihn offers Oraya a secret alliance, taking the deal is her only chance at reclaiming her kingdom–and gaining her vengeance against the lover who betrayed her. But to do so, she’ll need to harness a devastating ancient power, intertwined with her father’s greatest secrets.But with enemies closing in on all sides, nothing is as it seems. As she unravels her past and faces her future, Oraya finds herself forced to choose between the bloody reality of seizing power―and the devastating love that could be her downfall.Reading Order:The Serpent & the Wings of NightThe Ashes & the Star-Cursed King

Milla Vane returns to a world of kings, magic, and passion in her exhilarating A Gathering of Dragons series, as a great alliance forms to stand against an evil warlord intent on their destruction. Danger lurks in the western realms. The Destroyer’s imminent return has sent the realms into turmoil as desperate citizens seek refuge—but there’s no safety to be found when demons and wraiths crawl out from the shadows. Even Koth, a northern island kingdom left untouched by the Destroyer a generation past, is besieged by terrors spawned from corrupt magics. When Lizzan leads the Kothan army against these terrors, only to see her soldiers massacred and to emerge as the only survivor, she is called a coward and a deserter. Shunned from her home, Lizzan now wanders in solitude as a mercenary for hire, until she encounters a group of warriors seeking new alliances with the northern kingdoms—a group that includes Aerax, the bastard prince of Koth, and the man who sent her into exile. Though they were childhood friends, Aerax cannot allow himself to be close to the only woman who might thwart his treacherous plan to save their island realm. But when a goddess's demand binds them together, Lizzan and Aerax must find a way to overcome their painful pasts. Or there will be no future for the western realms...

Warrior Princess Assassin is... “Your next obsession.” —Hannah Nicole Maehrer • “Addictive... Readers will devour this one!” —Danielle L. Jensen • “The perfect blend of thrilling magic, sizzling romance, and pulse-pounding action.” —Elise Kova • “A story unlike any you’ve consumed before. And trust me—it’s delicious.”—Jodi PicoultFates collide and passions ignite in New York Times bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer’s steamy adult fantasy debut about three characters torn between chasing, betraying, and craving each other: a princess caught between duty and desire, the fearsome warrior king she’s promised to, and the assassin tasked with hunting them down.WARRIOR. King Maddox Kyronan’s fire magic has earned him a ruthless reputation on the battlefield, but now his land is slowly burning. Ky’s only chance to save his people is to enter a marriage alliance with the neighboring nation of Astranza, and hope that their royal family’s power to manipulate the weather will help his kingdom flourish once more. He just needs to ensure no one finds out how this blaze began.PRINCESS. With enemies advancing on Astranza, Princess Jory’s home needs the protection of the fearsome warrior king, but she is hiding a dangerous secret: her family’s magic is fading. Tempting as it is to reject her duties and run away with her childhood friend, Asher, Jory knows that she is the kingdom’s last hope. When she meets her intended, Jory is surprised to discover that beneath Ky’s daunting exterior is a compassionate and sharp-witted man who sets her heart aflame. But what will he do when he realizes she’s deceiving him?ASSASSIN. Asher’s done what he must to survive, even if that means getting his hands dirty. Once a young nobleman in Astranza’s palace, where he and Jory caused mischief together, now he’s part of the Hunter’s Guild, employing much darker skills. When a lucrative job comes his way, Asher can’t say no—until he discovers the targets. Someone wants Ky and Jory dead. With the Guild watching, Asher must decide what he’s willing to do to protect the woman he loves.Warrior Princess Assassin marks the beginning of a thrilling new fantasy trilogy filled with enchantment, adventure, and passionate romance.

House of Dragons is an enemies-to-lovers, slow-burn romantasy that has been called 'Fourth Wing meets Throne of Glass', from No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author K. A. Linde.Ten years ago, half-Fae, half human Kerrigan Argon was discreetly dropped off at the steps of Draco Mountain with nothing but a note. Her life changed completely as she was swept into the care of the House of Dragons - an elite training programme for gifted Fae.On the year of their seventeenth name day, each student is chosen by one of the twelve tribes of Alandria to enter society.This year, everyone is chosen, except Kerrigan.So, she strikes a bargain with the Dragon Society: convince a tribe to select her or give up her birthright forever. With the unlikeliest of allies - Fordham Ollivier, the cursed Fae prince who escaped his dark throne - she has to chart her own destiny to reshape the world.Introducing the Royal Houses series: 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. Perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Holly Black and Rebecca Yarros.Discover the second heart-pounding book in the series, House of Shadows.

"I couldn't breathe in The Wolf and the Crown of Blood fast enough... I never wanted to leave this world!" -Tricia Levenseller, #1 New York Times bestselling author***A princess and a war-weary god met in the ashes of a broken city, forging a pact in blood and sacrifice.Now, centuries of fragile peace are on the brink of collapse...Bryony Devaliant was born to die-again and again. In Vartena, royal blood is the currency of peace, with every monarch sacrificed and resurrected to appease the gods. But when rebellion stirs, the god-king sends his deadliest weapon to restore order: an immortal assassin known only as the Wolf.Evander has perfected the art of killing over centuries-until his latest target becomes the one person he cannot destroy. When forbidden desire burns between the assassin and the sacrificial princess, their connection threatens the fragile boundary between gods and mortals. And when that boundary shatters, empires crumble. Because when gods fall in love with mortals, mortals are always the ones to break.A thrilling and incredibly sexy new romantasy series from Sunday Times bestselling author Elizabeth May.***Inspired by Beauty and the Beast and Eros and Psyche, this dark, seductive tale is perfect for fans of Raven Kennedy's Plated Prisoner series, with the wit and spice of Callie Hart's Quicksilver. Packed with dark fairytale vibes, gothic romance, and tropes like enemies to lovers, forced proximity, death pacts, and villain-gets-the-girl, this is a story where love is as deadly as it is irresistible.

Sardelle Terushan, sorceress and healer, should be lying low. Magic is forbidden in Iskandia, and magic users are drowned, shot, or otherwise slain. The problem? She's fallen in love with ace fighter pilot and national hero, Colonel Ridge Zirkander, a man whom everybody notices, including the king. It's not long before Sardelle has spies dogging her steps and people trying to blow her up. Worse, her presence is jeopardizing Ridge's career. If she can't find a solution to the nation's centuries-old hatred of magic, the only way to protect Ridge-and herself-may be to leave. Ridge Zirkander isn't used to worrying about more than shooting down Cofah airships and keeping the officers in his squadron alive, but his world has gotten more complicated since giving his heart to Sardelle. It's difficult to keep people from noticing a mysterious and enigmatic woman, not to mention her chatty sentient sword. He's been passing her off as an archaeologist to his fellow pilots, but when the king calls him in to a private meeting, Ridge fears his secret has been discovered. But the king-and the rest of the country-has a greater problem. Cofah military scientists have acquired something that shouldn't exist in the world any longer: dragon blood. In addition to having countless mysterious properties, it's a powerful energy source that can be used to create devastating weapons. Ridge, Sardelle, and their allies must travel to the empire as part of a secret strike force to steal the dragon blood. If they fail, the Cofah will finally have the power to destroy all of Iskandia.

"While trouble brews, a ring is placed -- But evil may have hidden its face.A perfect prince and love's true tale...Show the secrets; we must not fail!"Paige has finally met her Prince Charming. Funny, smart, sweet, and beyond good-looking, Colin is fantastic. By the time he's gotten her phone number, Paige is completely smitten. And he isn't evil, which is definitely a plus. In fact, he seems pretty much perfect. After just a few dates, Colin asks Paige to marry him -- and she accepts. The last thing she expects to find out is that not only is Colin really a prince -- of a magical kingdom no less -- but he's already engaged!So what else is Prince Perfect hiding? Apparently that there are major dark forces gathering to overtake his kingdom, Tarsina, thereby upsetting the balance of good and evil in the world. The only way Colin can save his realm is to marry a magical being by his twenty-fifth birthday. Which is next week. Enter Paige -- and exit Corrine, Colin's "real" true love. When Leo confirms all this with the Elders, the Charmed Ones kick into high gear. It's off to Tarsina, but will there be a royal wedding...or a royal disaster?

Chosen. Saviour. Queen.Reeling after the battle of Black Court, Saraya must come to terms with the decision she has made. But the Green Reaper is still out there and with all his cunning, will stop at nothing to destroy everything she holds dear. All Saraya has is her mother's frantic instructions and her own sheer strength of will. She must win Lobrathia back at all costs or the entire human realm will fall. But at what cost? Join Saraya and Drake on their epic romantic adventure in the final instalment of The Warrior Midwife Trilogy.Due to the mature nature of this novel, it is best suited to readers 18 and over.*Note Pastel cover is a separate listing*

The sequel to The Starlight Heir and the epic conclusion to the romantasy duology that Rebecca Yarros calls, "a breathtaking, sexy romantasy full of twists and adventure." The Kingdom of Oryndhr has been saved by the will of the Royal Stars. But King Roshan, once Sura's best friend and chosen love, has changed. She can sense corruption growing in him, and her own magic is being twisted by his command to dangerous ends. As dreams of her strange shadow guardian return in force, she is left unsure of her path--and of her heart. When an attempt on her life leads to her rescue on the back of an azdaha, the dragon-like creature she once thought a myth, Sura truly finds herself in uncharted territory--in a land far beyond Oryndhyr's borders. Everlea is full of magic, ruled by the deadly and enigmatic Night King, Darrius. And to Sura's shock, Darrius is none other than the man in her dreams...and possibly her soul fated mate. As a prophecy unfolds, the old gods awaken, and a war between kingdoms looms, Sura has no choice: she must fully embrace her destiny as Starkeeper and the entirety of her power before it's too late. But all power comes at a cost...and darkness has a way of slithering into the smallest spaces. Queen of the Night Sky is a lush, fast-paced romantasy inspired by Indian and Persian mythology, featuring: Open door spice "Why choose" trope Yearning and heartache Magic system inspired by Vedic astrology

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