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What if it takes a monster to save a kingdom?I'll never forget the sight of my little sister's lifeless body-or that my rogue magic killed her.Sorcery like mine is punishable by death. So I live in the shadows, stealing from the corrupt to give to the needy. Maybe a little good can wash the blood from my hands.It seems like a decent plan... until I try to help a dying noblewoman and somehow steal her soul instead.Now her ghost is demanding I take up the quest that got her killed: exposing a conspiracy at the royal college to unleash a deadly power on the entire kingdom.Do I want to infiltrate the cutthroat world of haughty elites? Gods, no. But if I can save the kingdom, I could save my own soul too.So I'll pose as a refined lady, attending their classes and fancy balls, sneaking and spying like I learned on the streets. But I can't tackle this threat alone. I'll need to win the trust of the dead woman's allies: four arrogant noblemen.Four damaged yet dangerously enticing men. No matter what they stir in my heart, I can't afford to let them get too close.Because if they discover the monstrous things I'm capable of, saving my soul will be the least of my worries...*Thief of Silver and Souls is the first in a new fantasy romance series full of forbidden magic, impossible love, hot damaged men, and a rebellious heroine who's so much more than she imagines.*

"High fantasy mixed with mythic tale-telling, the author explores what it means to be a pawn in someone else's scheme. That is, until the pawn realizes the true extent of her power and the path it will set for the rest of the Empire." -Eric Hoffer AwardWitches take on the patriarchy - A young heroine emerges as her people battle their imperial overlords. A tale of hope and transcendence.Spirit Sight Volume 1 (The Spirit Song Saga Book 1), is an award-winning debut epic fantasy novel by Ross Hightower. Winner of numerous awards, including the Readers' Favorite Fantasy Finalist and the Eric B Hoffer 2023 Grand Prize Short List, Spirit Sight explores themes of identity, power, a mystical connection to nature and the enduring strength of found family. Spirit Sight is the story of Minna Hunter, a girl from a remote village on the edge of a corrupt empire, who develops spirit sight and is branded as a witch. When the Inquisition captures her sister, she must leave her small life and become the heroine her people need. Spirit Sight Volume One is a must-read If you love immersive fantasy and complex character dynamics.

There were several things Vera was quite skilled at. Wielding a blade and pretending to be human were two of them. Following the rules and controlling her anger, were not.¿¿Raised in the heart of the Matherin Empire, Vera spent most of her life forced to hide what she was and what she could do. Until one day, she foolishly confronts a strange male she spies tailing the Crown Prince.Not only does the altercation not go as planned, but the male claims she possesses a power his people vitally need. He's desperate to return home and refuses to leave without her.Staying would give her a life she never thought she'd have but leaving could provide her with the only chance to learn more about her past.The more answers she uncovers about herself, the more questions arise, and nothing is adding up. Vera must decide what to do, not only with her life, but with the ancient power inside her.

Revenge for the Forsaken . . .When Jackson Delaney’s father dies unexpectedly, Jackson inherits a booming New Orleans development company with a tarnished reputation. Jackson pledges to clean up his family’s name, but his plans are thwarted by a disowned half-brother who lays claim to Jackson’s inheritance.Then Jackson’s wife disappears. Desperate to find her, he calls in favours from his father’s nefarious colleagues and flirts with the feared Tribunal Novem—a ruthless organization of elite Fliers.But nothing is what it seems, and from a single deception grows a suffocating web of lies. And when Jackson meets Emelynn Taylor, a mysterious young woman with no knowledge of her powerful gift of flight, he recklessly lures her into his vengeful mission.How far will Jackson go? And how much is he prepared to sacrifice before he finds his way home?Lover Betrayed retells Secret Sky, the first book in The Gift Legacy series, from the viewpoint of Emelynn Taylor’s lover: handsome, charming, ruthless Jackson Delaney.(Lover Betrayed was previously published as The Gift: Betrayal)

The Lies That Bind . . .A newborn is missing, and security camera footage implicates a kidnapper who shares Emelynn Taylor’s gift of flight. With the baby’s life in danger, Emelynn races against the clock to find the child. But lies litter her path and deception blocks her at every turn.When Emelynn’s lover is the next to disappear, she suspects the kidnappings aren’t what they seem. In her desperate search, she uncovers a high-stakes conspiracy that jeopardizes the freedom of every Flier.Emelynn and her handler must defy orders to track down this new enemy in time to stop their treacherous scheme.And closer to home, a deeper deception threatens. Will Emelynn’s family survive the biggest lie of all? One that Emelynn has spent her whole life perfecting?The fifth book in The Gift Legacy series, Deadly Deception is a thriller that skirts the edges of reality in a world within our own. Strap on your parachute and escape the ordinary: take flight with Emelynn Taylor.

Nothing comes for free, especially magic. Sarah’s escape from the Hallowed Hills is a bitter one having left Arty behind. It’s only a matter of time until Janice finds Sarah and her new friends. But instead of tricking her, in true Fae style, Janice snatches a child and lures her.Sarah can’t save anyone without a plan and allies, and Nick is the only one she can trust. But Nick has his own objectives. Can Sarah get in and out of the Hallowed Hills without being caught up in the Fae games? Or will she stay and discover the dark truth hiding behind the pretty faces of the Fae lies?In Fae, there is always a price, and for Sarah, that price may be too high. Can she pass the Test of Fae, or will she end up dead like all the rest?

In the ancient and mystical land of Muirwood, Lia has known only a life of servitude. Labeled a "wretched," an outcast unwanted and unworthy of respect, Lia is forbidden to realize her dream to read or write. All but doomed, her days are spent toiling away as a kitchen slave under the charge of the Aldermaston, the Abbey's watchful overseer. But when an injured squire named Colvin is abandoned at the kitchen's doorstep, an opportunity arises. The nefarious Sheriff Almaguer soon starts a manhunt for Colvin, and Lia conspires to hide Colvin and change her fate. In the midst of a land torn by a treacherous war between a ruthless king and a rebel army, Lia finds herself on an ominous journey that will push her to wonder if her own hidden magic is enough to set things right. At once captivating, mysterious, and magic-infused, The Wretched of Muirwood takes the classic fantasy adventure and paints it with a story instantly epic, and yet, all its own.