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How To Create A Villain or Let Sleeping Cande...
How To Create A Villain or Let Sleeping Candemons Lie Jeremy Rodden
Toonopolis is a cartoon city that is home to the thoughts and ideas of all sentient beings in the universe. As the center of the Tooniverse, it acts as an other-worldly rest stop for these creations. In this short story, Roy G. Biv tries to be nice and invite the maligned Candemon to Princess Polipo's Sweet Sixteen party; things don't go exactly as he planned.
nice cover :)
Sounds just the type of book that kids would love!
This sound fabulous! Such an interesing premise :)
This is something completely different. Go Jeremy!
Cute!
The Unleashed Creation
The Calling
The Calling DH Bookstore
To be different…
My entire life I’ve always been different from everyone else, and in Lytonia, being different is treated as a crime. In my case, I was granted a pass. I was given a second chance to prove that I could fall in line, but with my lack of power, that would be impossible.
In only a few months, I must present my abilities to the council and prove to them that I am worthy of walking the halls of Monroe Academy, but Artemis, my tormentor and superior officer, will stop at nothing to keep me from excelling. Being powerless and not proving myself means that I could be made a slave, and Artemis would become my master.
My entire life I’ve always been different from everyone else, and in Lytonia, being different is treated as a crime. In my case, I was granted a pass. I was given a second chance to prove that I could fall in line, but with my lack of power, that would be impossible.
In only a few months, I must present my abilities to the council and prove to them that I am worthy of walking the halls of Monroe Academy, but Artemis, my tormentor and superior officer, will stop at nothing to keep me from excelling. Being powerless and not proving myself means that I could be made a slave, and Artemis would become my master.
Betrayal
Betrayal Kevin Potter
See through the eyes of dragons in this thrilling epic fantasy adventure.
Enter the mind of a villain bent on the destruction of the human race.
In the days before the Long Sleep, Sura counsels war against Humankind as a matter of draconic survival.
But Graayyya, a garnet wyrm raised by metallics, thwarts him at every turn.
When the human kings demand too much of the dragons, Sura finds an unexpected ally that brings him one step closer to victory.
But with the Council of Elders against him, time is running out. Where will he find the support he needs to take control of the council and bring war to Humankind?
Enter the mind of a villain bent on the destruction of the human race.
In the days before the Long Sleep, Sura counsels war against Humankind as a matter of draconic survival.
But Graayyya, a garnet wyrm raised by metallics, thwarts him at every turn.
When the human kings demand too much of the dragons, Sura finds an unexpected ally that brings him one step closer to victory.
But with the Council of Elders against him, time is running out. Where will he find the support he needs to take control of the council and bring war to Humankind?
Great cover!
This is the first dragon story that really appealed to me. The interaction between Dauria and Graayyya is believable and heart-warming. The story has just the right amount of plot-driven suspense and character-driven emotion. Now I'm going back for Book 1 and look forward to whatever comes next.
Love dragons. Looking forward to reading this.
I love everything about this. First off, let's talk about that cover. It's gorgeous. I want it on my virtual shelf. But the premise of "Betrayal" is even more interesting. "See through the eyes of dragons in this thrilling epic fantasy adventure." SOLD, right there. Everything about this sounds great, so what are you waiting for?
Kiss of Blood
Kiss of Blood A. Vers
Vampire princess, Ana Tridale, has always wanted to be a warrior for her colony. Now, her first mission is here: a trek into the heart of the North Georgia Mountains. But with darkness around every corner, she soon realizes there is more in the wilderness than just her team.
This is her one shot to prove to everyone she's more than just a princess. Only one thing can ruin it. But it's also the one thing that may save her life.
Kiss of Blood is the prequel to the Dark Urban Fantasy series: Lost Nights.
This is her one shot to prove to everyone she's more than just a princess. Only one thing can ruin it. But it's also the one thing that may save her life.
Kiss of Blood is the prequel to the Dark Urban Fantasy series: Lost Nights.
The Summer of Shambles - Ondine Book #1 (full...
ARCHANGEL'S KISS
ARCHANGEL'S KISS Anna Santos
Who would you rather have—a vampire or an angel—for a soul-mate?
Innocent Aria never imagined that her dream trip to Paris would change her life forever. She is soon thrown into a world where vampires, angels, gargoyles and werewolves exist.
After being rejected and almost dying, Aria finds herself stuck in a dangerous love triangle where her freedom and happiness are at stake.
Who will Aria choose to love forever? The gorgeous but ruthless vampire who sentenced her to Hell or the breathtaking and possessive angel Prince who offers her redemption and a brand new pair of wings.
Find out in Captive.
Innocent Aria never imagined that her dream trip to Paris would change her life forever. She is soon thrown into a world where vampires, angels, gargoyles and werewolves exist.
After being rejected and almost dying, Aria finds herself stuck in a dangerous love triangle where her freedom and happiness are at stake.
Who will Aria choose to love forever? The gorgeous but ruthless vampire who sentenced her to Hell or the breathtaking and possessive angel Prince who offers her redemption and a brand new pair of wings.
Find out in Captive.
Tardy Bells and Witches' Spells PREVIEW: Wom...
Tardy Bells and Witches' Spells PREVIEW: Womby's School for Wayward Witches Sarina Dorie
Nerdy high school outcast, CLARISSA LAWRENCE, has always felt like she didn’t belong in this world. More than anything, she wants magic to be real—and not just because she’s obsessed with Harry Potter and tries to go to Narnia by reading fantasy novels in her wardrobe. Yet, when she stumbles upon real magic, and fairy tales come true, she doesn’t expect to be the evil villain in her own story.
Clarissa learns she’s descended from an evil witch and is destined to kill her older sister. When she meets a cute boy who offers to train her in magic, she must make a choice. She can have a safe, normal life and no harm will come to anyone. Or she can choose magic and risk everything and everyone she loves in order to be what she’s always known she was meant to be . . . a wicked witch.
Clarissa learns she’s descended from an evil witch and is destined to kill her older sister. When she meets a cute boy who offers to train her in magic, she must make a choice. She can have a safe, normal life and no harm will come to anyone. Or she can choose magic and risk everything and everyone she loves in order to be what she’s always known she was meant to be . . . a wicked witch.
Sarina Dorie's The Memory Thief is perhaps not all that probable, but a fun romp through an off-world steampunk romance with fascinatingly elaborate plotting.
love your cover!
You can't beat a good witch story, and as a fan of them, this one rocks, and should be an essential part of your reading collection. Grab it today!
Just think if that was possible? This story has so much exciting potential when it comes to 'what-if' scenarios. Add the sci-fi element to a thrilling romance, I believe this book has every ingredient needed for a great book.
All the best.
I downloaded this book as something to read over my lunch break and completely fell in love! I found the characers so wonderful and believable. The world-building is just amazing! I definitely will be looking up the rest of the Womby's School for Wayward Witches books!
Ignite
Ignite Andre Pisco
When Alec was 15, he was forced to accept an implant made by the gods - a chip that granted random powers and the possibility to see everyone's status.
Now, at age 20, his fledgling fire sorcerer ability enables him to get in the prestigious Drexus academy despite his poor upbringing.
He was hoping to survive first term without lighting too many things on fire but overly flammable ancient books become a small concern when the academy falls under attack by the mysterious Reapers. Men only whispered of in fearful rumors who are looking for two special students and a letter that could change the world.
Alec and five classmates are chosen to undertake a dangerous journey to seek help. Along the way through, they learn the truth about the chips.
Now, at age 20, his fledgling fire sorcerer ability enables him to get in the prestigious Drexus academy despite his poor upbringing.
He was hoping to survive first term without lighting too many things on fire but overly flammable ancient books become a small concern when the academy falls under attack by the mysterious Reapers. Men only whispered of in fearful rumors who are looking for two special students and a letter that could change the world.
Alec and five classmates are chosen to undertake a dangerous journey to seek help. Along the way through, they learn the truth about the chips.
Myleah (Preview)
Myleah (Preview) Imani L Hawkins
One death can destroy many...
Myleah, a Fallen angel, had been through hell and back, only to be discarded by the very people she'd given her all to. But when a Fallen angel is brutally slaughtered, Myleah is called upon by those same people to use her gift of sight to bring the killer to justice.
Myleah is forced to face her demons as she navigates the new world of the Fallen, taking down anyone who stands in her way to redemption. Desperate for vengeance, she rains down destruction on anyone who opposes her. But the lines have been drawn, and she soon discovers she is nothing but a pawn a game with incredible odds.
Will Myleah choose to stand with her own kind against the humans? Or will she decide to fight for the very humans she hates?
Myleah, a Fallen angel, had been through hell and back, only to be discarded by the very people she'd given her all to. But when a Fallen angel is brutally slaughtered, Myleah is called upon by those same people to use her gift of sight to bring the killer to justice.
Myleah is forced to face her demons as she navigates the new world of the Fallen, taking down anyone who stands in her way to redemption. Desperate for vengeance, she rains down destruction on anyone who opposes her. But the lines have been drawn, and she soon discovers she is nothing but a pawn a game with incredible odds.
Will Myleah choose to stand with her own kind against the humans? Or will she decide to fight for the very humans she hates?
Children of The Gods: A Soren Darnega Novelet...
Children of The Gods: A Soren Darnega Novelette DH Bookstore
We were children of the gods, known to be the most dangerous and powerful species to ever live.
That was why we were hunted.
With both Depleters and Collectors seeking to eradicate our kind, we hid within moving villages throughout the Wild Lands with only one rule: Never go near another Gods Child.
But that rule was broken the moment I met Jackie.
And in that moment, our fates were set in stone.
That was why we were hunted.
With both Depleters and Collectors seeking to eradicate our kind, we hid within moving villages throughout the Wild Lands with only one rule: Never go near another Gods Child.
But that rule was broken the moment I met Jackie.
And in that moment, our fates were set in stone.
Molten Heart
Molten Heart Katie Salidas
Dax thought he knew everything about fire, but when he meets Jane, she ignites an entirely new kind of blaze within him. Smart, sexy, and obsessed with the molten heart of the earth that is home to his people. It’s almost as if she is a Drake trapped in human form. The passion they share burns hotter than any flame he’s ever felt. Jane doesn’t know Dax is a dragon. Seeing his true form is forbidden. But when he discovers another Drake tampering with the volcano, forcing an eruption that will destroy Jane’s island home, Dax will have to risk life and newfound love to save her.
This books sounds great. I love Agents of SHIELD. Great cover.
When the Wolf Loves
When the Wolf Loves Sadie Conall
PREVIEW ONLY: After his father’s death in London in 1796, Ryder Benedict travels to the New World to find answers to his past. He planned to be gone no longer than a year but two years later, in the company of six men from three different tribes who have all come together to help him, he finds himself in the wilderness of the Pacific Northwest, far beyond the borders of the American, French and Spanish settlements. When he is attacked and injured by a wolf, a young girl with extraordinary instincts saves his life. Named Esa-mogo'ne’ by the local Bannock, she takes Ryder to their village to heal and over a bitter winter Ryder learns of her tragic past and discovers a love that will endure his whole life.
Riftkeepers: The New King
Riftkeepers: The New King Carrie Whitethorne
Prince Markus is first in line to the Unseelie throne.
Spending much of his time in the Seelie court at Avalon,
visits to his father's court are brief.
On one such visit, however, he discovers that there are consequences for his absence, and this time he was away too long.
This is an introduction to the Riftkeepers world, where the Fae and the Druids keep a watchful eye on humanity, protecting them from unseen threats, and mankind lives in blissful ignorance of their wardens.
To find out more about my work please visit my website www.carriewhitethorne.com where you can sign up to my newsletter for up to the minute news on exciting new releases and fantastic giveaways.
Spending much of his time in the Seelie court at Avalon,
visits to his father's court are brief.
On one such visit, however, he discovers that there are consequences for his absence, and this time he was away too long.
This is an introduction to the Riftkeepers world, where the Fae and the Druids keep a watchful eye on humanity, protecting them from unseen threats, and mankind lives in blissful ignorance of their wardens.
To find out more about my work please visit my website www.carriewhitethorne.com where you can sign up to my newsletter for up to the minute news on exciting new releases and fantastic giveaways.
A Brush with Vampires (The Vampire Hunters of...
Unleash
Unleash Lauren Harris
Magic Mafia. Sorcerer Police. A girl on the run from both.
Helena Martin doesn't know who she hates more, the sorcerers who fired the magic-laced bullet or the gang-lord master who used her mother as a shield. It's not the price she expected for escaping magical slavery, nor is the unstable power now pulsing in her veins.
Caught between her former master's hunters and the Guild Sorcerers determined to kill them, she finds a safe haven at a dog rescue willing to take in a different kind of stray. But Helena's newly-unleashed power is a beacon for her enemies. And they're threatening the first place she's ever thought of as home.
Helena Martin doesn't know who she hates more, the sorcerers who fired the magic-laced bullet or the gang-lord master who used her mother as a shield. It's not the price she expected for escaping magical slavery, nor is the unstable power now pulsing in her veins.
Caught between her former master's hunters and the Guild Sorcerers determined to kill them, she finds a safe haven at a dog rescue willing to take in a different kind of stray. But Helena's newly-unleashed power is a beacon for her enemies. And they're threatening the first place she's ever thought of as home.
This is a totally fun read. I highly recommend it to anyone that likes magic and urban fantasy stories. I can't wait for book 2 in the series!
Check out this book--it's a great urban fantasy read!
The Marquess And His Bride
The Marquess And His Bride Fable Charm
Aileen Connell has always been the belle of every ball. Beautiful and wealthy, she is the charming daughter of a duke, an accomplished flirt with a rather shocking reputation. A reputation that infuriates her father so much he puts a stop to it by arranging her betrothal to his friend’s eldest son, Manuel Foster, the future Marquess of West Yorkshire.
Confident in her ability to bring her new fiancé to heel with her dazzling beauty and storied wiles, Aileen obeys her father and travels to the Foster’s manor house. She is shocked to discover that her betrothed is blind. Bound to marry him, Aileen wonders what charms could she have, what power could she hold over a man who could not see her. She speaks her vows, hopeless at the prospect of a dull, loveless marriage, a husband to whom she can
Confident in her ability to bring her new fiancé to heel with her dazzling beauty and storied wiles, Aileen obeys her father and travels to the Foster’s manor house. She is shocked to discover that her betrothed is blind. Bound to marry him, Aileen wonders what charms could she have, what power could she hold over a man who could not see her. She speaks her vows, hopeless at the prospect of a dull, loveless marriage, a husband to whom she can
The Stickman's Legacy
The Stickman's Legacy Benjamin Appleby-Dean
Mary never knew her father until he died and brought his enemies to her doorstep. Searching his house for answers, she unearths an ancient nightmare and is drawn into a world of corporate magicians, subterranean kingdoms and living architecture, all of whom have history with the Stickman - and their own sinister agendas for his daughter.
As a secret war breaks out across London with her at the centre, Mary finds fragments of her own past resurfacing, and has to understand the true nature of her legacy before it's too late...
THE STICKMAN'S LEGACY is a dark fairy-tale about the stories we tell ourselves.
As a secret war breaks out across London with her at the centre, Mary finds fragments of her own past resurfacing, and has to understand the true nature of her legacy before it's too late...
THE STICKMAN'S LEGACY is a dark fairy-tale about the stories we tell ourselves.
Excellent cover! Fascinating premise.
I love this cover!!
I love how scary the title sounds. That's an amazing cover, and I'm curious about "corporate magicians" and "living architecture." Neat!
Dark fairytales are my crack. This is going on my to-read.
Pisces - Silver Blood Collection
Pisces - Silver Blood Collection D. N. Leo
Computer hacker, Lorcan, is finishing the last spy job so that he could come home and propose to his childhood sweet heart. Unfortunately, the job goes wrong and he is trapped in a magical world underneath the deep sea where mer-creatures hunt for a secret key they think he has stolen.
Pisces - Silver Blood Collection - is the prequel of Merworld Trilogy. For more information, please visit http://dnleo.com
Pisces - Silver Blood Collection - is the prequel of Merworld Trilogy. For more information, please visit http://dnleo.com
Rise in the Flames
Rise in the Flames Meg Hendry
Neda works and lives at the town inn. Despite her unanswered questions about what happened to her family, she hasn’t dared venture outside the town. When a man comes after her to retrieve something she doesn’t have, she can no longer ignore her questions. With the help of three others, she must find out what the man is after. Before he finds it.
Spinning Time
Spinning Time D.F. Jones
Preview: Perfect for fans of Age of Adaline, and The Time Traveler’s Wife!
Spinning Time rips Julia decades away from Phillip, but their love inextricably binds them together as they fight for a way to reunite.
1948
Julia Boatwright has everything she desires, a wealthy family, close friends, and Phillip, her handsome fiancé until she plunges into the deep pools of Burkett Falls trapped in a natural time portal that spins her seventy years into the future.
ATTRA Commander Adams runs a secret agency controlling time events, and she wants Julia.
Julia holds the key that may break the time-space barrier into the distant past shaping the future outcome for the inhabitants of Earth.
Will Julia find her way home before time runs out?
Thank you for downloading my preview!
Spinning Time rips Julia decades away from Phillip, but their love inextricably binds them together as they fight for a way to reunite.
1948
Julia Boatwright has everything she desires, a wealthy family, close friends, and Phillip, her handsome fiancé until she plunges into the deep pools of Burkett Falls trapped in a natural time portal that spins her seventy years into the future.
ATTRA Commander Adams runs a secret agency controlling time events, and she wants Julia.
Julia holds the key that may break the time-space barrier into the distant past shaping the future outcome for the inhabitants of Earth.
Will Julia find her way home before time runs out?
Thank you for downloading my preview!
The Witches of Hant Hollow - Dynastic magic, powerful women, intrigue and thrills! D.F. Jones casts a spell over readers from the first to the final page.
Another well-written piece of fiction. The author did an amazing job of mixing fantasy, paranormal and romance elements to create a wondrous tale. It's definitely worth taking the time to read.
I do love it when the author adds in a ghost or two to help out in a mystery. Loved this whole premise and the writing was exceptional too. A must read for mystery fans.
Bratten Drake's murder leaves many questions authorities are at odds to answer. Grief stricken Lauren is beside herself until the victim returns as a spectral sleuth. Lauren once lived a contented life. Will solving Drake's murder ever see happiness return?
This sounds really unique and interesting!
Tangle of Thornes
Tangle of Thornes Lorel Clayton
When Eva's brother is murdered, she is forced to investigate the crime herself. What she discovers brings her up against a powerful slave-trading cartel, dark gods, and worst of all her twin sister. In a city of elvish masters and matriarchal dwarves where humans have no rights, the only people on her side are an illegally-freed slave, a senile nanny, and an ex-almost-boyfriend. But even when she nearly loses her job and almost loses her head in a sword fight on the same night, she isn’t deterred. It’s when the nanny goes missing that she really starts to worry.
"A fantastical twist on mystery, brimming with action-packed adventure and a sense of clever fun." -Elizabeth Spann Craig, Bestselling Mystery Author
"A fantastical twist on mystery, brimming with action-packed adventure and a sense of clever fun." -Elizabeth Spann Craig, Bestselling Mystery Author
With its intriguing plot line and engaging characters, this paranormal YA delivers along with a spunky, intelligent heroine. A great introduction to the series, you will love Eva and the world she comes from.
Fractures
Fractures C.S. Vass
She’s been betrayed. Become bitter and broken.
Will Fiona learn to trust again?
She has no choice if she wants to save her home.
Fiona’s out for revenge, but revenge is complicated in a world flooded with magic.
Haygarden is a wasteland. Imperial agents and an underground mafia have transformed the city into a war zone—not to mention the secret new power Fiona’s oldest enemies have harnessed.
Despite this, Fiona’s greatest threat is from herself. In an effort to gain the strength needed to vanquish her foes, she’s meddled in dark magic.
The power is immense.
So are the stakes.
She’ll have to use all of her cunning to survive.
Her friends will help her, but only if she can find it in her heart to forgive them.
Check it out now!
Will Fiona learn to trust again?
She has no choice if she wants to save her home.
Fiona’s out for revenge, but revenge is complicated in a world flooded with magic.
Haygarden is a wasteland. Imperial agents and an underground mafia have transformed the city into a war zone—not to mention the secret new power Fiona’s oldest enemies have harnessed.
Despite this, Fiona’s greatest threat is from herself. In an effort to gain the strength needed to vanquish her foes, she’s meddled in dark magic.
The power is immense.
So are the stakes.
She’ll have to use all of her cunning to survive.
Her friends will help her, but only if she can find it in her heart to forgive them.
Check it out now!
Vass has created a subtle world of magic and intrigue here, and I highly recommend that you start his series with these first couple chapters!
It's scary!
I love the cover! Colorful and creepy! Catches my eye.
I love magic and fantasy! Fabulous cover and intriguing book description. I can't wait to read it!
Strand of Faith : Sample
Strand of Faith : Sample Rachel Bonner
A girl. A monk. An impossible choice.
…an incredibly entertaining and compelling story... Jessica Rachow Book Reviews
…full of intrigue and mystery… Black Book Blogs
…the chemistry between characters leaps off the page… Writing with Wolves
Brother Prospero is fulfilled as a monk. Now to follow his heart he’ll have to face his demons outside the monastery. Can he beat them or will they finally destroy him?
Leonie wants to learn how to manage her unusual abilities. When she meets Prospero everything spirals out of her control. How can she possibly avoid destroying those she cares about?
Abbot Gabriel can do nothing and watch the world go to war. Or manipulate events to ensure peace – at the cost of two lives. Is he strong enough to sacrifice those he loves?
Sample: First 17 chapters only
…an incredibly entertaining and compelling story... Jessica Rachow Book Reviews
…full of intrigue and mystery… Black Book Blogs
…the chemistry between characters leaps off the page… Writing with Wolves
Brother Prospero is fulfilled as a monk. Now to follow his heart he’ll have to face his demons outside the monastery. Can he beat them or will they finally destroy him?
Leonie wants to learn how to manage her unusual abilities. When she meets Prospero everything spirals out of her control. How can she possibly avoid destroying those she cares about?
Abbot Gabriel can do nothing and watch the world go to war. Or manipulate events to ensure peace – at the cost of two lives. Is he strong enough to sacrifice those he loves?
Sample: First 17 chapters only
Life: Online
Life: Online Shiloh Hunt
What if you couldn't save and exit?
When a newbie player is trapped in a virtual reality realm, she has to rely on a stranger's knowledge of The Game to make it to the seventh rift to escape. Easy, right? Well, it would have been, had it not turned out that her new friend was the reason The Game had glitched out in the first place.
Set in an immersive gaming environment that spans seven major genres of gameplay, Life: Online is an epic LITRPG Cyberpunk standalone novel that will have you asking all the right questions... and getting some pretty weird answers in return.
When a newbie player is trapped in a virtual reality realm, she has to rely on a stranger's knowledge of The Game to make it to the seventh rift to escape. Easy, right? Well, it would have been, had it not turned out that her new friend was the reason The Game had glitched out in the first place.
Set in an immersive gaming environment that spans seven major genres of gameplay, Life: Online is an epic LITRPG Cyberpunk standalone novel that will have you asking all the right questions... and getting some pretty weird answers in return.
Loving the Duke
Loving the Duke Fable Charm
William does not want anything in his life to change. He is more than content to continue with his rakish ways, but, when his father dies unexpectedly, he is forced to return to the country and take on his ducal responsibilities.
Eleanor Davisham hates how her parents quash her free spirit. They are determined that she should marry, but only a man of their choosing. Determined to live her own life, and terrified of her suitor’s cruelty, Eleanor flees from her home, managing to find employment.
Sparks fly when the new Duke and Eleanor meet. She will not be taken in by his flirtations, and he is astounded to discover that, once he drops his façade, his heart is softening in a way he has never experienced before.
Eleanor Davisham hates how her parents quash her free spirit. They are determined that she should marry, but only a man of their choosing. Determined to live her own life, and terrified of her suitor’s cruelty, Eleanor flees from her home, managing to find employment.
Sparks fly when the new Duke and Eleanor meet. She will not be taken in by his flirtations, and he is astounded to discover that, once he drops his façade, his heart is softening in a way he has never experienced before.
Catspaw
Catspaw Gail Z. Martin
A ghostly cat may be the only clue to help Cassidy, Sorren and Teag stop a necromancer's deadly spree. Set in the world of the Deadly Curiosities urban fantasy series.
She writes stories that you can't put down. A wonderful imagination coupled with a love of history.
You can't go wrong with a story set in the Chronicles of the Necromancer world! I love her characters and you get sucked in from the first chapter!
Gail Z Martin never disappoints. Her books are fast-paced, roiling adventures that leave you wanting more.
I recently had the pleasure of reading Gail Z. Martin's The Summoner, the first installment of the Chronicles of the Necromancer. I enjoyed it so much that I immediately grabbed Scourge, the first book in her Darkhurst series, off the shelf at my local bookstore. Now I have TWO new series to finish reading!
If you enjoy fantasy, give this a chance. Prepare to be entertained for hours by a gripping plot, compelling characters, and a unique world.
A great story for fans of epic fantasy.
The Girl Without Magic
The Girl Without Magic Megan O'Russell
Death would have been easier, but the Siren wasn't through with her.
Seventeen-year-old Maggie Trent fell out of a battle and into the Siren's Realm, a land where secrets hide in the shadows and pleasure comes at a price Maggie is unwilling to pay.
The time for the Siren's reckoning has come, sweeping away all she deems unworthy to live in her realm. Those without magic are hunted by the Siren. Those with magic are hunted by the Stricken. Fighting or hiding seem necessary to survive. But there is a different way.
Bertrand Wayland, unaging and unrelenting in his determination for Maggie to accept her fate, slips in and out through the stitches that bind the Siren’s Realm to other worlds, gaining magic and having glorious adventures. When Maggie follows Bertrand out of the Siren’s Realm
Seventeen-year-old Maggie Trent fell out of a battle and into the Siren's Realm, a land where secrets hide in the shadows and pleasure comes at a price Maggie is unwilling to pay.
The time for the Siren's reckoning has come, sweeping away all she deems unworthy to live in her realm. Those without magic are hunted by the Siren. Those with magic are hunted by the Stricken. Fighting or hiding seem necessary to survive. But there is a different way.
Bertrand Wayland, unaging and unrelenting in his determination for Maggie to accept her fate, slips in and out through the stitches that bind the Siren’s Realm to other worlds, gaining magic and having glorious adventures. When Maggie follows Bertrand out of the Siren’s Realm
The next Huge Howey! The world this author has created leaves you spellbound and wondering the fate of Nola, a teenage classmate in a world lived inside a glass. I love the description of details given, and the obvious set up for mind-blowing suspense. I can't wait to read more by this author.
Against the Beast
Against the Beast RJ Batla
One man may hold the key to stopping a monster. When he comes face to face with the beast, will he rise up and succeed, or will he be the next victim?
In Terraunum, Rangers are the most powerful Senturians in the military. Blessed with Quantum Powers, they are the special forces assigned the missions no one else wants, or can even do.
Royn Crowell’s first assignment is a tough one - stranded on the West Side of the Breaks with a commanding officer that hates him and unwilling to let him to use his gifts.
Talk of demons finally forces the captain’s hand, and sends Royn on his first mission. Unfortunately he comes face to face with the most feared creature in Terraunum. With the situation getting worse by the minute, can Royn find a way to defeat the monsters?
In Terraunum, Rangers are the most powerful Senturians in the military. Blessed with Quantum Powers, they are the special forces assigned the missions no one else wants, or can even do.
Royn Crowell’s first assignment is a tough one - stranded on the West Side of the Breaks with a commanding officer that hates him and unwilling to let him to use his gifts.
Talk of demons finally forces the captain’s hand, and sends Royn on his first mission. Unfortunately he comes face to face with the most feared creature in Terraunum. With the situation getting worse by the minute, can Royn find a way to defeat the monsters?
I'm a HUGE fan of the world created by RJ Batla! It's like Avatar: The Last Airbender was blended with all of my favorite Kung Fu movies, with well-developed and interesting characters that I love to root for. Can't wait to read the next book in the series.
RISE
RISE J.M. Kearl
A farm girl. A prince. An assassin. A spy. All intertwined in a dangerous game where the players may die.
Daelyn leads a simple life farming—that is, until she catches the eye of the Prince of Hesstia and is invited to a night at the royal festival where it is said his brother will push for him to choose a bride. Little does she know, her chance encounter with the handsome prince is a scheme under the orders of the Queen of Delhoon, the Prince’s enemy.
War is brewing again and threatens to consume both nations. Daelyn finds herself trapped between the opposing sides, and opposing men vying for her affection. In this dangerous arrangement, any wrong move could have Daelyn killed. Every decision she makes could swing the pendulum of who will rise and who will fall...
Daelyn leads a simple life farming—that is, until she catches the eye of the Prince of Hesstia and is invited to a night at the royal festival where it is said his brother will push for him to choose a bride. Little does she know, her chance encounter with the handsome prince is a scheme under the orders of the Queen of Delhoon, the Prince’s enemy.
War is brewing again and threatens to consume both nations. Daelyn finds herself trapped between the opposing sides, and opposing men vying for her affection. In this dangerous arrangement, any wrong move could have Daelyn killed. Every decision she makes could swing the pendulum of who will rise and who will fall...
Ardalia: The Breath of Aoles (Book One)
Ardalia: The Breath of Aoles (Book One) Alan Spade
Pelmen hates being a tanner, but that’s all he would ever be, thanks to the rigid caste system amongst his people, the hevelens. Then he meets Master Galn Boisencroix and his family. The master carpenter opens up a world of archery to young Pelmen, who excels at his newfound skill. But Pelmen’s intractable father will have none of it.
One day, however, Pelmen’s best friend and Master Galn’s son, Teleg, disappears. Lured away by the prospect of untold riches through mining amberrock, the most precious substance in the world, Teleg finds himself a prisoner of the Nylevs, fierce fire-wielding worshippers of the god of destruction.
Now Pelmen must leave all he knows behind, overcome his fears and travel across the land, in search of his childhood friend.
One day, however, Pelmen’s best friend and Master Galn’s son, Teleg, disappears. Lured away by the prospect of untold riches through mining amberrock, the most precious substance in the world, Teleg finds himself a prisoner of the Nylevs, fierce fire-wielding worshippers of the god of destruction.
Now Pelmen must leave all he knows behind, overcome his fears and travel across the land, in search of his childhood friend.
Angel of Death
The Descendants
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Monroe Academy was built to separate the weak from the strong. Pass the biyearly leveling and be released into society upon graduation. Fail to be promoted and be stripped of rank and forced into servitude.
That was a rule that applied to all but Rayah Bardeau. A student of Monroe Academy, branded as a Null because of her absence of Lighter energy. With her mother standing as a slave in her place, Rayah was given until the age of twenty to make level six, but at nineteen-years-old and with only eight months until her twentieth birthday, she was only a mere level one. The same level she’s been since she was ten.
With the stress of her upcoming test, the loss of a friend, and the constant wrongdoings towards her, Rayah could only dream of escaping from Lytonia, and escape she did...
That was a rule that applied to all but Rayah Bardeau. A student of Monroe Academy, branded as a Null because of her absence of Lighter energy. With her mother standing as a slave in her place, Rayah was given until the age of twenty to make level six, but at nineteen-years-old and with only eight months until her twentieth birthday, she was only a mere level one. The same level she’s been since she was ten.
With the stress of her upcoming test, the loss of a friend, and the constant wrongdoings towards her, Rayah could only dream of escaping from Lytonia, and escape she did...
Moonlight (A Celtic retelling of The Swan Pri...
Moonlight (A Celtic retelling of The Swan Princess) Ann Hunter
One vow. One curse. One thousand moons.
While Princess Aowyn's six brothers are favored by their father, Aowyn is the jewel in her mother's crown. When the Queen dies, Aowyn takes a vow to protect her brothers and father from the hungry eyes of the queen's handmaiden, Ciatlllait - who is more than she seems.
In order to save her family, Aowyn risks a dangerous deal with the dark creature Sylas Mortas. But magic comes with a price: and Aowyn soon realizes the one she has paid is too steep.
Only true love can reverse the spell...but it will take one thousand moons. Can she keep to her word with war and romance on the horizon?
Set in a Celtic world, "Moonlight" is the story of faith and true love woven through a retelling of the classic fairy tale "The Swan Princess"
While Princess Aowyn's six brothers are favored by their father, Aowyn is the jewel in her mother's crown. When the Queen dies, Aowyn takes a vow to protect her brothers and father from the hungry eyes of the queen's handmaiden, Ciatlllait - who is more than she seems.
In order to save her family, Aowyn risks a dangerous deal with the dark creature Sylas Mortas. But magic comes with a price: and Aowyn soon realizes the one she has paid is too steep.
Only true love can reverse the spell...but it will take one thousand moons. Can she keep to her word with war and romance on the horizon?
Set in a Celtic world, "Moonlight" is the story of faith and true love woven through a retelling of the classic fairy tale "The Swan Princess"
Discovery
Discovery S.K. Randolph
Adventurousness of youth pitted against the control by society. The rebellion.
Torgin Wilith Whalend’s life is regimented and scheduled by The Plan. When he meets twins Ari and Brie AsTar, it takes a sudden turn that leaves his head spinning and his mind searching for understanding.
He soon discovers that his new relationships put his family at risk. How can he obey the dictates of the Peoples Plan Protectors and still maintain his new friendship, one that has already made his life far more interesting?
The UnFolding
A fantasy fiction tale of adventure and intrigue, follows a group of diverse characters on a quest to save the last remnant of Old Earth and to help bring balance to their home planets. Told in fifteen books (four novels and eleven companion shorts.)
Torgin Wilith Whalend’s life is regimented and scheduled by The Plan. When he meets twins Ari and Brie AsTar, it takes a sudden turn that leaves his head spinning and his mind searching for understanding.
He soon discovers that his new relationships put his family at risk. How can he obey the dictates of the Peoples Plan Protectors and still maintain his new friendship, one that has already made his life far more interesting?
The UnFolding
A fantasy fiction tale of adventure and intrigue, follows a group of diverse characters on a quest to save the last remnant of Old Earth and to help bring balance to their home planets. Told in fifteen books (four novels and eleven companion shorts.)
Before and After (Sampler)
Before and After (Sampler) Matt Thomas
Armageddon has begun. Sheep are exploding on the Welsh hillsidess, the Pyramids are up for repossession since their 5,000-year lease has expired, ghastly US evangelists overrun Britain, and rains of fish are of course inevitable. The prophet Nostradamus, still with us under his academic alias Professor Mike D. Nostrus, knows just how to take precautions against the fast approaching End of the World(TM) . . . How does he do it?
Resonance
Resonance C.S. Vass
She’s an orphan, abused…and deadly.
Years of training have tempered her abilities like goddess-blessed steel.
But what good will it do when she can’t tell friend from foe?
Fiona’s city is in turmoil. Nobles vanish without a trace, and Haygarden’s people can’t agree which shadowy force is to blame.
Each night the assaults grow bolder. That’s why the Duke sends in Fiona’s brother—if the leader of an elite group of assassins can’t solve this problem, then nobody can.
That is, until Rodrick is kidnapped as well.
Can Fiona muster up the strength to save him? The city seems determined to stop her, but she’s never been one to listen to rules. Or fear banging swords with the underworld’s most fearsome villains.
Check it out now!
Years of training have tempered her abilities like goddess-blessed steel.
But what good will it do when she can’t tell friend from foe?
Fiona’s city is in turmoil. Nobles vanish without a trace, and Haygarden’s people can’t agree which shadowy force is to blame.
Each night the assaults grow bolder. That’s why the Duke sends in Fiona’s brother—if the leader of an elite group of assassins can’t solve this problem, then nobody can.
That is, until Rodrick is kidnapped as well.
Can Fiona muster up the strength to save him? The city seems determined to stop her, but she’s never been one to listen to rules. Or fear banging swords with the underworld’s most fearsome villains.
Check it out now!
Vass has created a subtle world of magic and intrigue here, and I highly recommend that you start his series with these first couple chapters!
It's scary!
I love the cover! Colorful and creepy! Catches my eye.
I love magic and fantasy! Fabulous cover and intriguing book description. I can't wait to read it!
The Gilded King
The Gilded King Josie Jaffrey
In the Blue, the world’s last city, all is not well.
Julia is stuck within its walls. She serves the nobility from a distance until she meets Lucas, who believes in fairytales that her world can’t accommodate. The Blue is her prison, not her castle, and she’d escape into the trees if she didn’t know that contamination and death awaited humanity outside.
But not everyone in the Blue is human, and not everyone can be contained.
Beyond the city’s boundaries, in the wild forests of the Red, Cameron has precious little humanity left to lose. As he searches for a lost queen, he finds an enemy rising that he thought long dead. An enemy that the humans have forgotten how to fight.
One way or another, the walls of the Blue are going to come down.
Julia is stuck within its walls. She serves the nobility from a distance until she meets Lucas, who believes in fairytales that her world can’t accommodate. The Blue is her prison, not her castle, and she’d escape into the trees if she didn’t know that contamination and death awaited humanity outside.
But not everyone in the Blue is human, and not everyone can be contained.
Beyond the city’s boundaries, in the wild forests of the Red, Cameron has precious little humanity left to lose. As he searches for a lost queen, he finds an enemy rising that he thought long dead. An enemy that the humans have forgotten how to fight.
One way or another, the walls of the Blue are going to come down.
Love the cover! Cover is totally what made me click to read the blurb.
I tend to hesitate when blurbs have a female & male povs especially in teen fiction because of my reading preferences - but the premise is strong enough to make me want to read it. Search for a lost queen... intriguing! I've gone and picked up a copy.
The Deal PREVIEW
The Deal PREVIEW SCCunningham Books
(In film production) What if we're not alone? What if rule-breaking Angels secretly fight our corner?
Amy Fox hates rules. A new Angel, but for how long? Abusing her powers, avenging personal scores, protecting the underdog, dishing out tough karma on evil criminals and competing Warlords will have her thrown below ground.
At the age of four, Am was taken…She survived.
A week later, another little girl was taken…She didn't.
Angry that a bad man has gotten away with murder, feisty young Amy Fox makes a deal with the heavens. When she dies, if she's been a good girl, would they let her sit on a cloud for a while, invisible, to get bad people who slip through their fingers?
Her deal long forgotten, career girl Amy mysteriously dies.. and then it starts.
PREVIEW
Amy Fox hates rules. A new Angel, but for how long? Abusing her powers, avenging personal scores, protecting the underdog, dishing out tough karma on evil criminals and competing Warlords will have her thrown below ground.
At the age of four, Am was taken…She survived.
A week later, another little girl was taken…She didn't.
Angry that a bad man has gotten away with murder, feisty young Amy Fox makes a deal with the heavens. When she dies, if she's been a good girl, would they let her sit on a cloud for a while, invisible, to get bad people who slip through their fingers?
Her deal long forgotten, career girl Amy mysteriously dies.. and then it starts.
PREVIEW
I love thrillers that have a bit of romance in them. Add a little paranormal to the mix, and it's got the makings of a good book. Now reading the description, it sounds awesome!
Great cover! Can't wait to read it!
this looks interesting
S Cunningham Books is a great Author, I will never miss another book from her. :)
Just downloaded "The Deal" by S Cunningham. Thanks! looks awesome and I can't wait to curl up with your angel world.
The Myth Seeker
The Myth Seeker Cory Barclay
A banshee who just wants to sing.
A leprechaun with a gambling problem.
A sex-addicted succubus in recovery.
Vampires who want a sunny day at the beach.
And then there’s Steve, the regular joe who inadvertently brought these flawed mythical beings to our world. But he has no idea how he did it, which is a problem, because it’s his job to bring them home.
All this responsibility is putting a serious damper on Steve’s directionless lifestyle. Then he finds out a dark force is trying to kill him and his friends. And he might be falling in love with one of his charges…
Steve realizes he must get his act together, before it’s too late…
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(This is the first 3 chapters of the novel)
A leprechaun with a gambling problem.
A sex-addicted succubus in recovery.
Vampires who want a sunny day at the beach.
And then there’s Steve, the regular joe who inadvertently brought these flawed mythical beings to our world. But he has no idea how he did it, which is a problem, because it’s his job to bring them home.
All this responsibility is putting a serious damper on Steve’s directionless lifestyle. Then he finds out a dark force is trying to kill him and his friends. And he might be falling in love with one of his charges…
Steve realizes he must get his act together, before it’s too late…
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(This is the first 3 chapters of the novel)
I love horror and mysteries with historical settings and find it specially interesting for a werewolf story. I loved the cover, which conveys a great mood and invites the reader to embark on this dark tale.
Great concept!
Elvish
Elvish S.G. Prince
A human outcast. An elven warrior. They're sworn enemies…until everything changes.
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When Venick is caught wandering the elflands, he knows the penalty is death. Desperate, he lies about his identity in hopes the elves will spare his life.
Ellina doesn't trust the human, and not merely because he speaks the language of men. Men lie. In elvish, however, lying is impossible. In a moment of intuition, Ellina decides to give Venick a chance: learn elvish, reveal his truths, and she will set him free.
That is not, of course, what happens.
As Ellina and Venick come to know each other, their feelings start to shift. Then Venick uncovers a dark secret, and suddenly the fate of the elflands seems to rest in his hands. But will Venick risk his life to save an elf he's not allowed to love?
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When Venick is caught wandering the elflands, he knows the penalty is death. Desperate, he lies about his identity in hopes the elves will spare his life.
Ellina doesn't trust the human, and not merely because he speaks the language of men. Men lie. In elvish, however, lying is impossible. In a moment of intuition, Ellina decides to give Venick a chance: learn elvish, reveal his truths, and she will set him free.
That is not, of course, what happens.
As Ellina and Venick come to know each other, their feelings start to shift. Then Venick uncovers a dark secret, and suddenly the fate of the elflands seems to rest in his hands. But will Venick risk his life to save an elf he's not allowed to love?
The Crimson Cobra
The Crimson Cobra Thomas Green
Slavers attack the village. Evelyn's peaceful night at the local inn thus turns into a battle for survival, a battle that does not go well. Struck into chains, Evelyn is captured and dragged away with the remaining survivors of the village. Will she manage to escape, or will she end up being sold into slavery?
Before the Fates
Before the Fates Bethany Strobel
In a world of Magic where giants and Gods seek to destroy entire kingdoms, four sisters must fight for survival...
Enlisting the aid of the God Dagda, the triplets will do whatever it takes to insure he gives them powers to defeat the conquering army of Fomorians and their evil God, King Balor...
But Gods are petty, and power is a deceiving force that can bring down nations and create monsters. Find out how the Triple Goddess manifests in
Before the Fates...
Enlisting the aid of the God Dagda, the triplets will do whatever it takes to insure he gives them powers to defeat the conquering army of Fomorians and their evil God, King Balor...
But Gods are petty, and power is a deceiving force that can bring down nations and create monsters. Find out how the Triple Goddess manifests in
Before the Fates...
Lastborn of Forsaken Roses [preview]
Lastborn of Forsaken Roses [preview] Thomas Green
Freedom has a price.
Luna wants to find her place in the world. And so despite the ever-hungry beast living within her, she strikes a deal with a prince to fight for him in a cross-arena tournament. The blood of others is the price she is willing to pay for her dream of independence, of freedom.
Yet the world isn’t there to fulfill the hopes of a young girl. The competition turns into a war between its organizers, the Slaver Union, and the Order of Palai, which has had enough of slavery. The religious fanatics would burn her alive while the slavers would feed her to demons.
Caught between devils dressed in the skins of men, overwhelmingly powerful wizards, and the monstrous spirit devouring her from within, will Luna slip out of the jaws of destiny or die trying?
This is a preview.
Luna wants to find her place in the world. And so despite the ever-hungry beast living within her, she strikes a deal with a prince to fight for him in a cross-arena tournament. The blood of others is the price she is willing to pay for her dream of independence, of freedom.
Yet the world isn’t there to fulfill the hopes of a young girl. The competition turns into a war between its organizers, the Slaver Union, and the Order of Palai, which has had enough of slavery. The religious fanatics would burn her alive while the slavers would feed her to demons.
Caught between devils dressed in the skins of men, overwhelmingly powerful wizards, and the monstrous spirit devouring her from within, will Luna slip out of the jaws of destiny or die trying?
This is a preview.
Lessons
Lessons S.K. Randolph
The loss of her people. The responsibility of leadership. Will this broken heart be mended?
As tragedy and the often brutal life in the Desert of Fera Finnero rob WoNa of the people she loves most, she learns to find solace in her personal journals.
Masking her deep sense of loss, she stoically performs her duties as Headwoman and Oracle until fate brings a stranger to the oasis…a stranger with the potential to mend her broken heart.
The UnFolding
A fantasy fiction tale of adventure and intrigue, follows a group of diverse characters on a quest to save the last remnant of Old Earth and to help bring balance to their home planets.
As tragedy and the often brutal life in the Desert of Fera Finnero rob WoNa of the people she loves most, she learns to find solace in her personal journals.
Masking her deep sense of loss, she stoically performs her duties as Headwoman and Oracle until fate brings a stranger to the oasis…a stranger with the potential to mend her broken heart.
The UnFolding
A fantasy fiction tale of adventure and intrigue, follows a group of diverse characters on a quest to save the last remnant of Old Earth and to help bring balance to their home planets.