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Unification by Dave Willmarth
Rated: 4.63 of 5 stars · 24 ratingsAllistor just wants to restore the human race. He’s doing his best with the resources he’s gathered to locate other survivors around the world and unite them. His intentions are good, and he pushes hard. The drake eggs are hatching, and his people have dreams of both a murder chicken cavalry and a drake-mounted air force... -
Sang by Elina Pitkäkangas
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 14 ratings"Niin kauan kuin Qiu lentää vuorisolassa, minulla on mahdollisuus tuntea vielä häivähdys kotia."Eeppinen romaani vallasta ja rakkaudesta kuvitteellisessa tulevaisuuden Itä-Aasiassa lumoaa ensimmäisiltä sivuilta alkaen... -
Earth by Jaymin Eve
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsA young adult paranormal romance series. An epic journey. If the Seventine are released, will anyone survive? With Brace back by her side and the melding bond again secure, Abigail should be happier than ever. Right? Well, there’s still that little rodent problem of hers. The Seventine... -
Dronish by Jaymin Eve
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWith the convergence date looming closer, Abigail’s in the final countdown to imprison the Seventine. It is do-or-die time, and she is determined that the Seventine will be the ones who die, figuratively speaking. Her current priorities: gather the Dronish half-Walker female and reform her melding bond with Brace... -
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Control System by Tom Larcombe
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMarc's Safe Zone, and his network of interconnected Safe Zones, has been upgraded to an Industrial Technology level. With the new tech level comes a number of items that they've desperately wanted to build. Now railways, lighter than air travel, primitive firearms, and more are available, once the requirements for their tech chains are satisfied... -
Expansion by Dave Willmarth
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsThe human race has become nearly extinct. Allistor and his small group push to make themselves stronger, fighting to survive the year-long Stabilization. Forced to battle increasingly stronger and more deadly monsters, they work to expand their holdings, learn better spells, and gather resources to improve their crafting. Dungeons must be cleared, and dragons defeated... -
A Search for Starlight by James Maxwell
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsBeyond the firewall lies a greater threat than Taimin and Selena could have foreseen.Taimin and Selena have destroyed the firewall that once trapped them in their dangerous wasteland. But with their hard-fought freedom now comes a greater threat.Outside the wasteland, under the same two scorching suns, live the bonded...Categorized as:
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Love and Sacrifice by Tove Foss Ford
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsEpic, Genre-Bending Science-Fantasy Sixteen-year-old Princess Katrin is leaving Mordania for the first time, on her way to take the Grand Tour of the Middle Continent. For the first time in her life, she will leave her title and ties to the Royal Family of Mordania behind and travel incognito with her family... -
Thea Stilton and the Tropical Treasure by Thea Stilton
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhile the Thea Sisters are on a tropical vacation in the Bahamas, they stumble upon an old pirate map! It's related to a local legend. Could it lead to treasure?! The five mice venture onto the sparkling Caribbean Sea to follow the map... but someone else is trying to find the treasure first...Categorized as:
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A World of Secrets by James Maxwell
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsTaimin and Selena must discover the truth about their world—before it’s too late. In a world of secrets, Taimin and Selena are desperate for answers. They need to discover the truth about their origins and the firewall that borders the wasteland. If they don’t find the hidden path they seek, the citizens of Zorn will die... -
Desert Outcast by Juddy Anderson C. Punzalan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Southern Empire of Kyrdas is a rogue nation. Ruled by Emperor Sarvasa, the richest man in Serestia, they are masters of nature, magic, and advanced technology deciphered from the sacred texts of the Ancients.For thousands of years, Kyrdas has continuously abused their power and have erected a super city for the lavish lifestyle of the elite... -
The Naga Maverick's Determined Mate by Robin O'Connor
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsBetrayed, I end up on a Naga-infested planet, and the golden one? He thinks he can be my knight. CosimaAfter a horrible hostage situation, I thought I was rescued, only to find myself betrayed and trapped on the next awful planet. There’s snake people here! They terrify me, and then one shows up with a freaking dragon.When Zsekhet, the dragon rider, casts me intense looks... -
My Name is Alison by Judith Berens, Martha Carr
Rated: 4.54 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhat’s stronger than magic itself? A Brownstone with a mission. Brownstone Security continues cleansing Seattle’s magical mobster underbelly while Alison draws strength from her trusted circle as she fights off the virus draining her powers. She uncovers the smuggling of magical pets and the harmful side effects of testing savage spells on humans and still has time to chase down her enemies... -
Savage One by Donna Augustine
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDeath isn’t as black and white as they say, at least not for me. I can tell you when you’ll die and pull you back from the brink of death. In a world ravaged by plague, where survival might come down to the smallest misstep, I can help you cheat fate. If only I could save myself… I’ve been abused and abandoned, bartered and paid for... -
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Any House in a Storm by Jenny Schwartz
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNo one suspects Zelia is a sorcerer, and that's exactly how she likes it. Even better, no one suspects she's human. Masquerading as a goblin Traveler, she roams Reality in her glittering van pulled by her two trusty world-walking birds, Warp and Weft.But when a storm of cosmic chaos strands her in an outer thread, the only refuge in sight is the legendary Darkhouse of Doom... -
The Queen’s Daughter by Judith Berens, Martha Carr
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAlison Brownstone has the leader’s name and is ready to kick ass. Time to take the fight to the Seventh Order dark wizards. Tracking dark wizards is hard but no one is good enough to evade the bounty hunter for long.Unless a friend goes missing first.Shay asks Brownstone Security for help finding Lily and Alison can’t refuse. The dark wizards can wait... -
The Brownstone Effect by Judith Berens, Martha Carr
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsWhen you want an Angel, call God. When you want someone to kick ass… Call a Brownstone. Alison and her team are looking to expand Brownstone Security. Good timing, too, as it sounds like something is brewing. An unexpected phone call sends Alison to D.C. where she meets up with an old friend. Danger follows this Brownstone, but it isn’t prepared for her counter. Attacks on multiple fronts... -
Keep Your Enemies Closer by Martha Carr, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.57 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsAlison bloodied the Tapestry, but has she defeated them? With her foes operating under the radar, Alison thinks she has time for reviewing pet parks and PR jobs, but when the mysterious magic-enhancing drug Ultimate arrives in Seattle, she is faced with a shocking conspiracy that might reach from Las Vegas to Seattle... -
The Chain by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsAlex and his comrades might have escaped the Head's clutches, but where are they... -
Rise Up by Judith Berens, Martha Carr
Rated: 4.60 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsIt’s hard to plan a wedding when the bad guys just won’t take a hint. Invite only… Brownstone Security is hired for what should be a relatively simple job. Protect a courier transporting a valuable painting. Nothing about the job is as it seems and Alison ends up working with the FBI’s first witch on the case... -
The Drow Hunter by Judith Berens, Martha Carr
Rated: 4.59 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNo more delays. No more nice Drow Princess. Alison and her team are ready to open a can of whoop-ass on the Seventh Order and put an end to them – for good. If they can track them down. With Brownstone Security’s best on the job, it doesn’t take them long to find out when and where the leaders are meeting... -
Dark Reunion by Judith Berens, Martha Carr
Rated: 4.58 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSometimes even a Brownstone needs to get away from it all. Did the bad guys not get the memo? Alison Brownstone is on vacation. Do not disturb. Oh they disturbed. But when your mom is Shay Carson and she makes two requests of you, you take them seriously. 1. Go on a father-daughter bounty hunt. 2. Go on vacation. How can Alison say no? She can’t. Two Brownstone’s on a bounty... -
A Brownstone Response by Judith Berens, Martha Carr
Rated: 4.52 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsThe Seventh Order has been taken out… Things seem calm. But Alison and her team know better. Trouble’s always coming for a Brownstone. Good thing she has an answer for them. Brownstone Security’s reputation is spreading, which means more jobs for the growing team. But more money means more mayhem looking for them... -
A Brownstone Solution by Judith Berens, Martha Carr
Rated: 4.55 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhat could be harder for Alison than hunting magical beasties? Meeting Mason’s parents. Now she knows what Mason felt like meeting her father. Well, that was James Brownstone, so… maybe not. No time to ponder impressing the parents anyway – she has other issues to deal with. Sonya’s father has reappeared, seeking their help... -
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Rogue Mage: Age Of Magic by Brandon Barr, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOut of the ruin of civilization rises good men and dark-hearted bastards. Eighteen-year-old Payetta is particularly fond of killing the bastards. Payetta hungers for payback against Titannus, the mage who wiped her village off the map...Categorized as:
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The Commander's Captive by Alix Nichols
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHe saved her life. But he must hold her captive. Screaming and kicking. Hating him. Craving him… Lady Nyssa Sebi lost her parents in a freak accident. Her brother is unjustly condemned to death.Locked away in Commander Heidd’s residence, Nyssa is the hostage of corrupt thugs who rule the land.Oh, how she hates them!But the one she abominates above all is her captor... -
Rune Scale by Devin Hanson
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRune Scale is set in a world ruled by dragons. Humans survive by their wits and through the use of alchemy, a mysterious magic possessively controlled by the secretive Alchemists Guild. Andrew Condign is an ordinary man with dreams of a better world, where humans can live without the constant fear of dragon attacks... -
Exist by Tamar Sloan, Heidi Catherine
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe Seekers have been chosen. The Newlands awaits.Four young lives now have to choose where they belong. To choose what and who they will fight for.Because no matter where they turn, the legacy of the past is inescapable. The Newlands already has settlers. The Outlands has a new leader. And danger has arrived in Askala...Categorized as:
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The Lost Children Trilogy: Complete Series by Krista Street
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFollow Lena on her epic journey as she discovers her past, fights for her future, and finds an enduring love that defies all odds. This box set includes: Forgotten, Remembered, & Reborn. Over 950 pages of contemporary fantasy, intriguing mystery, and heart-wrenching romance. Sure to please mature YA* and adult readers alike. Forgotten memories. Mysterious tattoos. Supernatural abilities...Categorized as:
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Tartila Mine by Vasily Mahanenko, Василий Маханенко
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat are you supposed to do when the whole world joins forces against you? Give up, find some hole to duck into, and beg for your life to be spared? But even despite how obvious the answer to that question might be, many an adult had been dashed on the rocks twelve-year-old Tailyn Vlashich was supposed to climb...Categorized as:
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The Rift War by Alexandra Moody
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter a thousand years of separation, humans and Unfaih have clashed in a bloody and devastating war. But now a more powerful force is threatening to destroy both their worlds.The dust has barely settled on the battlefield, but the Brakys are readying to strike. These dark creatures have kept to the shadows, waiting for the perfect chance to claim what they have thirsted over for centuries... -
Red Death by Jeff Altabef
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRed Death, by award-winning author Jeff Altabef of the Chosen Series, is a powerful, sweeping, dark dystopian fantasy that combines medieval lore with magic, betrayal, and unforgettable characters.Seventeen-year-old Aaliss graduated at the top of her class and now works as a highly trained Guardian... -
Federal Agents of Magic Boxed Set 1 - Urban Fantasy Action Adventure: Magic Ops, Agents of Mayhem, Counter Ops, Agents of Chaos by T.R. Cameron, Martha Carr
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFBI Agent Diana Sheen is an agent with a secret... Find out her secret in this 4-book boxed set full of action, intrigue, and tons of magic! Magic Ops: …she carries a badge and a troll, along with a little magic. But her Most Wanted List is going to take a little extra effort... -
Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins
Rated: 4.71 of 5 stars · 7 ratingsThe phenomenal fifth book in the Hunger Games series!Sunrise on the Reaping revisits the world of Panem twenty-four years before the events of The Hunger Games, starting on the morning of the reaping of the Fiftieth Hunger Games, also known as the Second Quarter Quell... -
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Defy by Raine Thomas
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSeventeen-year-old Tate is about to make her parents’ dreams come true. Unfortunately for her, their dreams foretell her death.Eager to explore more of the Estilorian plane and prove her abilities, Tate goes against her parents’ wishes and leaves the area of protection surrounding her home. Her choice puts her on a deadly path…one that leaves her alone, severely injured and battling for her life... -
The Guard by Pittacus Lore
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsIn this spectacular one-hundred-page companion novella to the New York Times bestselling I Am Number Four series, learn how Loric hacker Lexa became the shadowy figure known as GUARD.A sequel to I Am Number Four: The Lost Files: The Navigator, this novella picks up with Lexa shortly after the Mogadorians raided her hideout and murdered her friend...Categorized as:
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The Keep by Bella Forrest
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsContinue Alec's journey in the twisty, action-packed fourth book of the Spellshadow series... -
Dragonlove by Marc Secchia
Rated: 4.35 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWhen a woman loves a Dragon, that love will change the world. Six years have passed since Hualiama and Grandion defied the Island-World’s most sacred law. They burned the heavens together as Rider and Dragon. For his crime, Grandion the Tourmaline Dragon suffered exile and imprisonment. The Dragons forced Hualiama to forget her past. Now, the suns must set upon the age of the Ancient Dragons... -
The Blood Trials by N.E. Davenport
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 27 ratingsBlending fantasy and science fiction, N. E. Davenport's fast-paced, action-packed debut kicks off a duology of loyalty and rebellion, in which a young Black woman must survive deadly trials in a racist and misogynistic society to become an elite warrior.It's all about blood.The blood spilled between the Republic of Mareen and the armies of the Blood Emperor long ago...Categorized as:
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Her Father’s Daughter by Judith Berens, Martha Carr
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 17 ratingsDrow Princess for Hire. Skills include wielding dual magics, stabbing bad guys with the pointy end, and protecting the good people of Seattle from dark wizards. Also wraps a mean sashimi roll. The name Brownstone evokes a certain reaction no matter who hears it. And for Alison Brownstone that’s both a blessing and a curse... -
The Challenger by Taran Matharu
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThe stakes are higher than ever in The Challenger, the second book in the Contender YA trilogy by the New York Times bestselling author of the Summoner series, Taran Matharu.The first battle is over, but the Game is just beginning..Categorized as:
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To Ride a Rathorn by P.C. Hodgell
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsAfter Jame's inadmissible behavior in the Women's Halls, her twin brother Tori takes her to Tentir, the random college to learn the ways of becoming a fighter. Here is where Jame has always felt she would feel most comfortable, but on the night of her arrival she almost burns down part of the college... -
The Brakys' Lair by Alexandra Moody
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter two months trapped in the frozen world of the Unfaih, Sloane has returned to Aeris with a chilling warning. Her people must abandon their seemingly perfect new world because of a horrifying evil that threatens to destroy them all. Allowing her people to stay on Aeris will doom everyone she cares about and break her promise to Rhyn... -
Resistance to Magic by Peter Glenn, Michael Anderle
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMagic killed her parents. Will it kill her too?The amulet Sariah found buried in the mines looked liked her ticket out of her half-starved backwater life. The pendant was surely very valuable. The assassin who tried to steal it apparently agreed.Now all she wants is revenge. Or at least justice.With a little help from a friendly mystic she learns about magic...Categorized as:
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Oath of the Renunciates by Marion Zimmer Bradley
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOn the chilly world of Darkover, where women are kept in subservience to their men, only the Renunciates of the Comhi-Latzii--known popularly as the Free Amazons--escape subjection... -
The Elements of the Crown by Kay L. Moody
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsTalise has a gift that could save her life.In an empire divided into three rings, seventeen-year-old Talise is from the outer ring. This dangerous and crime-laden land has one constant... death.Her only chance for escape is to become Master Shaper--an honored position in the palace court and military. Each year, the emperor chooses one student to receive the title... -
Marauder Ramses by Aya Morningstar
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAn alien warrior breaks all the rules to protect his human mate. Ramses Ivanov never thought he’d find his mate, but when this alien warrior meets his new partner--a human cop on Earth--everything changes. He can’t resist her soft, sweet voice; or her almond-brown eyes and killer curves. Dating your partner is strictly forbidden, but when it comes to his mate, all rules are meant to be broken... -
The Battle for Earth by Darrell Pitt
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat would you do to save the life of the girl you love?When Brodie is kidnapped, Axel has to betray both his friends and The Agency to save her life. At the same time, he has to consign a stranger to a fate worse than death.With the future of the planet in the balance, sacrifices will be made, friendships will be tested and lives will be lost.And Earth will never be the same again.. -
Unraveling Eleven by Jerri Chisholm
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsIn Compound Eleven, freedom from tyranny is impossible.My name is Eve Hamilton, and I’ve managed the impossible.I am free.Until just like that, it is wrenched from my grasp. And this time, the corridors of the dark underground city are even more dangerous than ever before...Categorized as:
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Tempest And The Warrior by C.L. Scholey
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHurting and angry, Cy, a lone Zargonnii warrior spends years banished from a planet he loves. Home. The word eats his soul. Planet after planet he travels, but there is only one place for him. His ship crashes during a battle with a mind altering Angano alien, landing him on a desolate planet with a human female and her young son. Tempest is his ticket home...
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