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Book SynopsisFIVE FAIRYTALES. NINE KINGDOMS. ONE PRINCE.''This is not your Disney fairy tale. It is much, much better'' WILDER''S BOOK REVIEW''Brilliantly subverts the classic fairy tale'' ONE CHAPTER MORE''Loads of fun... Exposes the patriarchal, oppressive fairytale world order which we take for granted in the old yarns'' THE INDEPENDENTWhat if everything you thought you knew about the Grimms'' fairytales was wrong?Imagine a promise broken years ago, a vengeful father, a vicious curse, and a mountain ruled by dragons...Welcome to the story of what happens when villain meets villain and blood meets blood.Blood is the fifth instalment in this British Fantasy Award-winning world teeming with dragons, witches, and werewolves by No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller Sarah Pinborough.Newly revised, rejacketed, and relaunched with a brand-new prequel and sequel, the Tales fr

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Book SynopsisTHE LATEST GUILD HUNTER BOOK FROM NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR NALINI SINGH Aodhan and Illium. Adi and Blue. Sparkle and Bluebell. Friends become lovers, their future a wild unknown.Finally reunited in New York, they must now learn to navigate the monumental shift in their relationship. But for these two members of Archangel Raphael''s legendary Seven, there is no time to rest. As they investigate a case for the Tower that echoes the darkness from Aodhan''s past, they will be forced to confront not only the scars that mark them both, but the promise of a vast power that flickers in Illium.The threat of ascension has haunted and troubled Aodhan''s Blue for too long, the forces of change immutable and without mercy...and uncaring of Illium''s fierce wish to remain part of the Seven. Change is a constant in an immortal''s life, and this new horizon will bring with it both terrible heartbreak and a joy extraordinary enough to reverberate through time...****READERS LOVE NALINI SINGH''Nalini Singh masterfully blends action, suspense, and character development, creating a riveting story that keeps readers engaged until the very end'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Any book from the Guild Hunter series is an auto-buy!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Sweet, hearth warming, gut twisting, funny and very romantic with just enough action and intrigue. Loved every minute!'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''The series gets better and better. Nalini is an amazing author. With an unmatched imagination that drags you into every book'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Book SynopsisOlivia Wildenstein is a USA Today bestselling author of romantasy. When she's not swooning over her characters' steamy escapades or plotting their demise, you can find her sipping wine and crafting her next twisted, romantic masterpiece, all while trying to convince her children and leading man that she loves them more than her laptop.

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Book SynopsisIn the epic follow-up to the New York Times bestseller Sword Catcher, praised by George R. R. Martin as ‘everything I look for in fantasy,’ Lin and Kel must chart a perilous course between love and lies.Kel Saren, body double to Conor, crown prince of the dazzling city of Castellane, is caught between two worlds. In order to protect his beloved prince, Kel must find the culprits responsible for a massacre at the royal palace – and the only clues are held by the Ragpicker King, the notorious criminal who rules Castellane’s underworld. The trail Kel follows leads back to the Hill, where among decadent nobles and glittering parties a dark conspiracy to destroy the royal family has taken hold – a conspiracy headed up by the monstrous Artal Gremont, the man engaged to marry the woman Kel adores.Meanwhile, Lin Caster must face the aftermath of the greatest risk she’s ever taken. To save the life of a dying friend, Lin has falsely claimed to be the Goddess Reborn, the legendary heroine destined to save her people. Now the terrifying – but strangely magnetic – leader of her people has arrived to test her powers. The price of failure is exile, and only through her alliance with the Ragpicker King can she continue to access the magic that may save her.Then Prince Conor reappears in her life, demanding that she use her healing powers to cure the madness of his father, the King. Lin soon realizes the King is gripped by an ancient and terrible magic, one whose lure she cannot deny any more than she can deny her growing passion for Conor.As the simmering tensions in Castellane reach a fever pitch, Lin and Kel must decide who to trust when any false move means death – or worse.Lose yourself in a vibrant world of power, intrigue and magic in this spellbinding epic from an internationally bestselling sensation.Praise for Sword Catcher‘This is fantasy at its finest’ – Leigh Bardugo, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of Hell Bent‘A triumph of a book’ – Holly Black, New York Times bestselling author of The Book of Night‘Vivid and clever’ – Scott Lynch, bestselling author of the Gentleman Bastard sequence

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Book SynopsisIn a world shattered by an ancient curse, memory is both a precious gift and a haunting nightmare... Every thirteen days, the Earth is ravaged by devastating electric red waves, erasing all human memories and resetting time itself. For Divinica, this relentless cycle is a suffocating prison. Trapped in an endless loop of forgotten lives, she awakens in the unsettling Hadamar Psychiatric Hospital in Germany, each time with no recollection of her identity or the meaning behind the thirteen enigmatic tattoos etched across her skin. These symbols, once the sacred marks of long-forgotten goddesses, now pulse with a dormant power, hinting at a destiny far darker than she could ever imagine.Now, the tattoos are stirring, as their ancient magic awakening with each passing wave, Divinica uncovers a terrifying truth: she is not merely a victim of the curse; she is inextricably linked to its origin, and holds the key to its potential undoing.With each new wave of destruction closing in, threatening to obliterate all she knows, Divinica must decipher cryptic clues, confront formidable enemies born from the depths of forgotten ages, and unravel the intricate mystery of her own existence.If you love dark, twisty fantasy with high stakes and unforgettable characters, don’t miss out on this heart-pounding, mind-bending journey.

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Book SynopsisAn ancient machine holds the secrets of a distant world’s past for two intimate strangers in the latest romantic fantasy adventure by Wall Street Journal bestselling author Charlie N. Holmberg.Pell is an engineer and digger by trade—unearthing and repairing the fascinating artifacts left behind by the mysterious Ancients who once inhabited the sunbaked planet of Tampere. She’ll do anything to help the people of her village survive and to better understand the secrets of what came before.Heartwood and Moseus are keepers of a forbidding tower near the village of Emgarden. Inside are the remnants of complex machines the likes of which Pell has never seen. Considering her affinity for Ancient tech, the keepers know Pell is their only hope of putting the pieces of these metal puzzles together and getting them running. The tower’s other riddle is Heartwood himself. He is an enigma, distant yet protective, to whom Pell is inexplicably dra

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Book SynopsisFrom the award-winning author of the Mousai series comes book one in an epic duology inspired by the Icarus myth, about an outcast woman and a winged prince torn between forbidden love and born duty.In the divided world of Cadra, where the winged Volari rule over the earthbound Süra, Tanwen has never relished her life of secrecy, but hiding is her only means of survival. As the child of a forbidden union, her very existence is punishable by death.As the Crown Prince, Zolya is forced to fulfill his father?s every whim. Acting on orders, he captures Tanwen?s father and brother, whisking them away to his kingdom in the sky. Determined to save her family, Tanwen infiltrates the royal court disguised as a servant.Amid the palace?s intrigue, she realizes there?s more to save than just her family and more to Prince Zolya than meets the eye. As their worlds collide, their star-crossed relationship intensifies under the king?s oppression. With their loyalties pulling them in opposite directions, Tanwen and Zolya must decide if their love can bridge the divide or if they have flown too close to the sun.

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Book SynopsisLabyrinth meets folk horror in this dark and romantic tale of a lost girl and the shadows that lurk in the forest. Fall under the spell of the Lord of the Wood and uncover the dark past of a village that will go to any lengths to ensure its maidens stay good. In the small town of Winston, Pennsylvania, they fear the Lord of the Wood almost as much as they fear God. According to legend, ghosts of the nearby forest steal unattended babies, leaving enigmatic tokens of wood and bone in their place. Leah Jones didn't believe the legend, thinking it just a way to scare the local kids-until her baby brother disappears. Filled with shame and the weight of the town's judgment, Leah crosses the river into the Lord of the Wood's domain to bring her brother back. But the devilish figure who has haunted Winston for generations isn't what she expects. He tells her she can have her brother back... for a price. It's a bargain that will uncover secrets her hometown has tried to keep buried for decades. And what she unearths will have her questioning everything she's been taught to fear.

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Book SynopsisMary E. Pearson is the international and New York Times bestselling author of the Dance of Thieves duology, the Remnant Chronicles trilogy, the Jenna Fox Chronicles and more books for young readers. The Courting of Bristol Keats is Mary's debut novel for adults. She writes from her home in California.

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Book SynopsisESPIRITU, THE POWER TO USE MAGIC, IS ALMOST DEAD IN THE REALM . . . For two decades, Rífíor of the Veilfallen has thought of nothing but vengeance against the man who trapped him in the human realm. Desperate to return to his fae home, his relentless pursuit leads him to the key to reopen the veil: his enemy''s youngest daughter. Princess Valeria Plumanegra has always pushed against the limits of her world. Desperate to discover more about her heritage, she soon finds herself entangled in a maze of politics and retribution that she could never have anticipated. Rífíor''s plan relies on his ability to never be distracted from his goal, but he never expected to come up against Valeria''s fiery spirit. As the stakes grow ever higher, he realises that he may have underestimated the princess . . .________________________READERS LOVE HOUSE OF THE RAVEN!''Seymour weaves a tale that captivates the imagination and refuses to let go

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Book SynopsisTHE FINAL EXPLOSIVE BOOK IN A SERIES FULL OF ADDICTIVE ROMANCE AND POLITICAL INTRIGUE BY BESTSELLING AUTHOR STACIA STARKThis slow burn, enemies-to-lovers is perfect for romantasy readers who love Raven Kennedy, Amanda Bouchet, and Carissa BroadbentSometimes there are stories that are so beautifully crafted that they steal pieces of your heart and soul' Reader Review---- The price of love is loss. We all pay it eventually. . . Some moments are too painful to be endured, and some moments will break you if you let them. And yet I can't afford to let anything break me. Because we have one chance to win this war. One chance to create a better life for everyone across the four kingdoms. Even as our enemies ally with each other, and our own allies are forced to betray their kingdoms, their people . . . and themselves. And even as Regner plans something so cruel, so wholly evil, he's poised to

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Book SynopsisThe deities you call aren''t always the ones who answer.Marlow needs to believe she''s crazy. The alternative would mean embracing the giftor curseshared by her mother and grandmother: she can see angels and demons. She would have to admit she''s been seeing one for years, the alluring, starlit man she calls Caliban, who understands her, soothes her, loves her like no one else. And with her history of religious trauma, she''s far too afraid to do thatat least, until a fae from the Nordic pantheon strolls into her life and informs her that her so-called hallucinations are actually a passionate affair with the Prince of Hell.A prince who has now gone missing.But finding Caliban will mean accepting her new reality and seeing the world for what it truly is. The veil is far thinner than she or any human realizes, and the mortal realm is up for grabs. Before she knows it, Marlow is deeply entangled in a centuries-old war, stumbling straight into a battleground

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Book SynopsisThe much-anticipated stand-alone prequel to the bestselling Queen of the Tearling trilogy . . . A decadent kingdom . . . a descent into darkness . . . alliances forged under fire . . . a prophecy that will change the course of history . . . 'A suspenseful, multi-layered tale' Cassandra Clare 'A must-read for fans of the Tearling!' Helene Wecker 'Dark and timely' Kim Harrison The Tearling has reverted to feudalism, a far cry from the utopia it was founded to be. As the gap between rich and poor widens and famine threatens the land, sparking unrest, rumours of a prophecy begin to spread: a great hope, a True Queen who will rise up and save the kingdom.But rumours will not help Lazarus, a man raised to kill in the brutal clandestine underworld of the Creche, nor Aislinn, a farm girl who must reckon with her own role in the growing rebellion. And in the Keep, the crown princess, Elyssa, finds herself torn between duty to the throne and the lure of a group of fierce idealists who promise radical change. But Elyssa must choose quickly, before a nefarious witch and her shadowy master use dark magic to decide for her. It is only a matter of time before all three will be called into the service of something bigger than they have ever imagined: the fight for a better world.Trade ReviewA suspenseful, multi-layered tale of how the sparks of revolution are kindled, and of those who strive to ignite them.A page-turning prequel that fans of the Queen of the Tearling series are sure to love . . . Dark and timely, Beneath the Keep is a study in delicious contrasts with political intrigue set against gritty survival, of excess born in bone-chilling deprivation, of high values falling to shocking, base desires. And, of course, magic struggling to rise over cruel, brute force.A many-layered tale of intrigue and revolution . . . adds new depth - and not a few surprises - to Erika Johansen's acclaimed Tearling trilogy. The prequel deftly sets the stage for Queen Kelsea's reign, as factions jockey for power over the throne and an uprising gathers in the shadows. A must-read for fans of the Tearling!An impressive feat . . . a spellbinding prequel that works just as well as a standalone . . . the steadily building tension carries the story forward. New and old fans alike are sure to be taken in. * PUBLISHERS WEEKLY *

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Book SynopsisFrom the desperation of golden crowns… Casteel Da’Neer knows all too well that very few are as cunning or vicious as the Blood Queen, but no one, not even him, could’ve prepared for the staggering revelations. The magnitude of what the Blood Queen has done is almost unthinkable. And born of mortal flesh… Nothing will stop Poppy from freeing her King and destroying everything the Blood Crown stands for. With the strength of the Primal of Life’s guards behind her, and the support of the wolven, Poppy must convince the Atlantian generals to make war her way—because there can be no retreat this time. Not if she has any hope of building a future where both kingdoms can reside in peace. A great primal power rises… Together, Poppy and Casteel must embrace traditions old and new to safeguard those they hold dear—to protect those who cannot defend themselves. But war is only the beginning. Ancient primal powers have already stirred, revealing the horror of what began eons ago. To end what the Blood Queen has begun, Poppy might have to become what she has been prophesied to be—what she fears the most. As the Harbinger of Death and Destruction.

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Book SynopsisTHE RIOTOUSLY FUNNY AND JOYOUSLY ROMANTIC SECOND INSTALLMENT IN THE DANGEROUS DAMSELS SERIES THAT TIKTOK CAN''T GET ENOUGH OF!The Princess Bride meets Jane Austen in this swoony second novel in The Dangerous Damsels series - an enemies-to-lovers historical romance with a magical twist . . .''OBSESSED. If you love playful dialogue and language, fun characters, and interesting worlds, I recommend'' 5**** Reader Review!--- Charlotte Pettifer belongs to a secret society skilled in witchcraft. When rumours of the Amulet of Black Beryl start to circulate, Charlotte is determined to find the jewel before it falls into the wrong hands. Which is what happens when the evil Lady Armitage reaches it first. Demanding the help of rakish pirate, Alex O''Riley, Charlotte sets off to find the jewel. There''s just one problem: pirates and witches are sworn enemies. But little do theTrade ReviewThe whimsical worldbuilding forms a perfect backdrop to the angsty couple, and Holton's winking narration, which puts her in cahoots with the reader, makes her exaggerated characters work. Overflowing with heart, humour, and hyperbole, this clever romance enchants * Publishers Weekly *Holton provides plenty of chuckles...a fun-filled romp in a topsy-turvy world of corset-wearing, knife-wielding, magic-casting women and gun-wielding, light-fingered, charming pirates * Kirkus Reviews *Clever word play, delightful double entendres, and adventurous high jinks will delight fans of smart, witchy romances * Booklist *Sexy, funny, and utterly charming . . . Buckle up, readers, because this is a ride you won't want to miss * Lynn Painter, author of Mr. Wrong Number *The League of Gentlewomen Witches has punch and verve, and makes for one heck of ride. It's romantic, sensual and a lot of fun, too * All About Romance *A brilliant mix of adventure, romance, and Oscar Wildesque absurdity - one of the wittiest, most original rom coms I have read all year * Evie Dunmore, USA Today bestselling author of Bringing Down the Duke *Filled with wit and an intriguing enemy-to-lovers romance. For fans of Jane Austen and Evie Dunmore * LibraryReads *Holton takes readers on a wild ride through a fun, limitless world, where frivolity and whimsy reign supreme and skilled swordwork and grand displays of magic abound * Bookpage *India Holton's joyous, swoony, genre-exploding novel is a marvel, bristling with wit (and weaponry!) and brimming with love. The League of Gentlewomen Witches will steal your heart, fly it to the moon, and return it to your chest, sparking with magic and just in time for tea * Joanna Lowell, author of The Runaway Duchess *Another wickedly funny romp through this glorious world created by India Holton * Harper St. George, author of The Devil and the Heiress *Fantastical, romantic fun! Sparkling with witty allusions to Shakespeare and Austen, whimsical adventure, and tenderhearted romance. A book lover's dream come true * Chloe Liese, author of the Bergman Brothers series *A wild, rollicking, delicious carnival ride of a story . . . You've never read Victorian romance like this before and it'll ruin you for everything else * Lana Harper, New York Times bestselling author of Payback's a Witch *

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Book SynopsisPRE-ORDER THE WEST WIND, THE SECOND NOVEL IN THE FOUR WINDS SERIES, COMING AUTUMN 2024! An absolute MUST-READ for romantasy fans who love the ACOTAR series by Sarah J. Maas! The North Wind is an addictive, sexy and enchanting enemies-to-lovers fantasy romance inspired by Beauty and the Beast and the Greek myth of Hades and Persephone.    Wren of Edgewood is no stranger to suffering. With her parents gone, it's Wren’s responsibility to ensure she and her sister survive the harsh and endless winter, but if the legends are to be believed, their home may not be safe for much longer.   For three hundred years, the land surrounding Edgewood has been encased in ice as the Shade, a magical barrier that protects the townsfolk from the Deadlands beyond, weakens. Only one thing can stop the Shade’s fall: the blood of a mortal woman bound in wedlock to the North Wind, a dangerous immortal whose heart is sa

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Book SynopsisAn addictive world awaits in this spicy fantasy romance , perfect for fans of Sarah J Mass, Raven Kennedy and Scarlett Sinclair. Meet Wynter and Cain . . .''This wonderfully wicked lady never fails to deliver the absolute best always . . . I''m equal parts envious and in awe of her mind'' Netgalley review''Please Suzanne don''t ever stop writing'' Netgalley review......................No one really knows what they are. Only that they''re the first civilization. Aeons, they call themselves. They''re immortal. Powerful. Secretive. And they''ll come for her. Witch Wynter Dellavale knows that for certain. Because in unfairly trying to execute her, they started a chain of events they''re struggling to stop. Needing safety, she flees to Devil''s Cradle, the home of monsters. A place for the outcasts, the fugitives, the crazies. A place ruled by the Ancients, seven beings who were once banished by the Aeons. Among the Ancients is the infamous Cain, brother of Abel and embodiment of jealousy - who, on another note, wants her in his bed. There''s a heavy price for the safety the Ancients offer, but Wynter will have to pay it. She can''t take on the Aeons alone. And she has no intention of dying - been there, done that. Not that she''ll be the easy prey the Aeons are expecting. They have no knowledge of the ... thing that lives inside her. You see, when witches are brought back from the afterlife, they don''t always come back the same. And they don''t always come back alone.What readers are saying about Suzanne Wright:''The chemistry sizzles off the page'' Netgalley review''Hot as hell . . . explosive'' Netgalley review''It''s been two minutes since my last fix and I need Suzanne Wright to give me more'' Edgy Reviews''No words to describe how much I ADORE this extraordinary and magical read!!!'' Gi''s Spot Reviews on Burn''Sarcastic banter, a sexy alpha demon and his smart-mouthed heroine, an intense, highly passionate romance . . . I devoured this book from start to finish!'' The Escapist Book Blog on Burn''Unique, original and very entertaining'' Ramblings from this Chick

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Book SynopsisWINNER OF THE 2023 WORLD FANTASY AWAY FOR BEST NOVELNothing complicates life like Death.Lanie Stones, the daughter of crown-appointed killers, was born with a gift for necromancy—and a literal allergy to violence. For her own safety, she was raised in isolation in a crumbling mansion by the family’s mouldering revenant.When Lanie’s parents are murdered, she and her psychotic sister Nita must settle their extensive debts or lose their ancestral home. When Liriat’s ruler, too, is murdered, it throws the whole nation’s future into doubt.Hunted by Liriat’s enemies, terrorised by family ghosts and tortured by a forbidden love for a childhood friend, Lanie will need more than luck to get through the next few months—but when the goddess of Death is on your side, anything is possible.Trade Review“Wildly inventive.”—Buzzfeed * Buzzfeed *“Cooney’s prose is beautiful and intricate and glowing.”—The Colorado Sun * The Colorado Sun *“Every character arrives in a burst: fully-realized, always finding their mark, dripping with detail and a fire in their heart.”—Tor.com“Saint Death’s Daughter exemplifies what fantasy can do in the best of ways.”—Strange Horizons“Grisly, dark, lovely, funny, heartfelt.”—Kirkus, starred review“I can usually predict story beats long before they happen but the author managed to surprise me with the depth and complexity of the characters, especially the antagonists.” -- The Southern Bookseller Review“Strange and magical adventures in a colorful world where most people are gender fluid, the gods are strange and death is not an ending.” -- Thornwell Books“This is the weirdest book I have read in a long time – and yet it’s weirdness is charming. Somewhat reminiscent of What We Do in the Shadows or The Addams Family.” -- Booknest“The novel complicates and recomplicates, always to its benefit. There’s a puppy! And there is suspense, and twists, and a satisfying resolution that gives no one all they want.” -- Black Gate“I don’t want to tell you much about this book. I want you to experience it the way I did; a cake whose every layer is more delicious than the last; a gemstone that always has another glittering facet when you turn it over in your hands; a gift that never stops giving. This is a book you should go into unprepared – and unarmed.” -- Every Book a Doorway“The broad aesthetic here is ‘whimsical gothic’: early chapters have a real Ghormengast-y vibe, which Cooney balances with a story that builds increasing nuance. Saint Death’s Daughter has gone straight to the favourites list, and I can’t wait to see where the adventures of Lanie take her.” -- Nerds of a Feather“A beautiful, stunning work of literature, more art than words, and something that I recommend everyone reads.” -- Just Geeking By“Lanie’s journey from a young woman to adulthood is compelling; the rise of her necromantic power and how she learns to wield it is enthralling. The world the author has built around Lanie is intricate and beautifully realised. It is a story that rewards the time invested in it.” -- British Fantasy Society“I’ve never met a book that is so completely sure of itself. Cooney could have gone off on any tangent and I would have completely believed it. I loved Saint Death’s Daughter for its complexities and characters and chaos and I think this will remain one of my top reads of the year.” -- FanFiAddict

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Book SynopsisThe epic conclusion to the ''Shadows & Crowns'' seriesCassia Greythorne has survived battles with gods and monsters and the crown is in her grasp. But the power of the dark god Malaphar grows ever stronger, threatening the future of their world before her reign has even begun.Still there is hope: a way to banish him forever has been revealed. It will take Casia and her friends into a strange new realm, where they must face old enemies and race to decipher a bewildering ancient magic.But time is short. Chaos spreads throughout the empires and the bonds between allies begin to fray. With every bloody battle, the cost of saving their world becomes clearer.Dawn is coming. But will they survive to see the new day?

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Book SynopsisDawsyn's fight to save the people of the Ledge is far from over in this thrilling and highly anticipated sequel to the bestselling, Ledge --- Dawsyn's miraculous escape from the Ledge was just the beginning. In the queens' dungeon, Dawsyn awaits her execution while reliving the death of her lover, Ryon. There is no hope for mercy. But hope finds her in the form of rescue by her village friends. On the run and struggling to tame her newly-gained and greatly unstable powers, Dawsyn's journey continues. As she ascends the perilous mountain slopes once again to the Glacian kingdom in a desperate attempt to save those remaining on the Ledge, she discovers a new evil awaiting her. With a contingent of hundreds, she must lead her people way, but she has no way of knowing what will lie ahead, or what might follow behind... Fighting with her ax and newfound power is arduous enough, but finds she must also battle her feelings of betrayal and hope when those she thought lost forever, may not be gone after all...Trade Review"McEwan's worldbuilding is just as fantastic as in the first book." - Library Journal "I fell in love with the fierce and clever main character, Dawsyn, and I can't wait to follow her on the rest of her journey." - Vanessa Len, author of Only a Monster PRAISE FOR LEDGE "A gritty fantasy of betrayal and vengeance set against a clever bit of worldbuilding... Readers looking for a bloody Kill Bill fairy tale (and not a "Beauty and the Beast" charmer) will be more than satisfied." - Publishers Weekly "The Maas mob will devour this trilogy. Ledge reads like Laini Taylor's lore set in Leigh Bardugo's Fjerda, penned with Katherine Arden's prose. The narrative pacing, playfulness, and deliverance will delight fans of Ilona Andrews' Innkeeper Chronicles and Holly Black's The Folk of the Air." - Angela Armstrong, author of The Unflinching Ash "This is a stunning debut from Stacey McEwan! Set in a dramatic and deadly world of ice and snow, Ledge is a steamy and thrilling fantasy with heart-pounding action and breath-taking twists. I fell in love with the fierce and clever main character, Dawsyn, and I can't wait to follow her on the rest of her journey." - Vanessa Len, author of Only a Monster "Despite the icy setting, Ledge is a sizzling story filled with sexual tension, betrayal, and stolen heritage and a series to watch out for." - British Fantasy Society "McEwan, a popular figure on BookTok, has written an ambitious fantasy debut. The plot and worldbuilding are thoroughly fleshed out and make this novel a great start to the Glacian Trilogy." - Library Journal "A bold and gutsy epic fantasy debut... Lusty at times even rollicking, with formidable fighting, pops of powerful healing magic, and a heroic plot, Ledge will appeal to those seeking new adult romantic fantasy." - LoveReading "This book is immediately gripping. I was invested every step of the way, and loved the visceral world of the ledge. The cold might not be alive, but these characters definitely jump off the page, and the enemies to lovers romance hit all the right spots. Stacey's debut novel is a triumph for all fantasy lovers, and I can't wait to see where this series goes!" -Raven Kennedy, author of The Plated Prisoner series "The Bridgerton crowd will love it. But so too will the Buffy crowd... The heroes are compelling, rugged but likeable, and there's a confident immediacy to the present-tense prose." - SFX Magazine

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Book SynopsisDark clouds are looming on the horizon of the vampire world as Dillon returns to VAMPS in DARK HORIZONS, the sizzling sequel to Fresh Blood, available to pre-order now.'Fast-paced and enthralling' Sun 'A slick new series of romance and intrigue' Observer 'Everything you want from a vampire novel' United by Pop IN DARKNESS WE SHINE    Welcome to VAMPS, an elite academy in the Swiss Alps for the children of the wealthiest and most powerful vampire families. Dillon is an outsider, a dhampir – half vampire, half human – sent to VAMPS to learn to nurture his vampire side. Thrown in at the deep end, he must embrace his fangs if he is to survive. But blood never lies and there is something special in Dillon’s veins that the others do not have. And as his power grows, so does the&Trade Review'Fast-paced and enthralling' Sun 'A slick new series of romance and intrigue' Observer 'Everything you want from a vampire novel' United by Pop 'A refreshing take . . . This school-set coming-of-age tale will appeal to teens who can't get enough vampires' Booklist '[A] sexy, dark academia-tinged debut… Fans of non-horror vampire stories and Olivie Blake’s The Atlas Six should put this on their radar' Publishers Weekly 'Arend creates an exciting world of civilized vampires that hold power and weight even inside the human hierarchy. It’s an alluring and fast-paced read for fans of The Atlas Six, A Deadly Education and True Blood' Library Journal

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Book SynopsisPart-time PI and full-time grim reaper, Charley Davidson has asked a lot of questions throughout her life: Why can I see dead people? Who is the hot supernatural entity following me? How do I get gum out of my sister''s hair before she wakes up? But, How do I trap not one god, but three? was never among them. Until now. And since those gods are on earth to kill her daughter, she has little choice but to track them down, trap them, and cast them from this dimension.But one of them stole her heart a very long time ago. Can a god of absolute death and destruction change his omniscient spots, or will his allegiance lie with his brothers?Those are just some of the questions Charley must answer, and quick. Add to that a homeless girl on the run for her life, a man who''s been framed for murdering a woman who is still very much alive, and a pendant made from god glass that has the entire supernatural world in an uproar, Charley has her hands full. If she can manage to take

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Book Synopsis One ship. Seven strangers. And all hell''s about to break loose.Firefly meets The Breakfast Club in this high-concept sci-fi romance from No. 1 New York Times bestselling author Tracy Wolff and bestselling author Nina Croft, perfect for fans of Star Wars and Guardians of the Galaxy.Readers are blown away by STAR BRINGER!''Everything you could possibly want in a story: Action, Romance, Political intrigue, Amazing sci-fi elements, Forced proximity, Found family, Enemies to lovers, Grumpy/sunshine, and so much more'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''I love everything about this book. The made-up places, animals and society. The characters and all their quirks. The plot. It is everything''⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''The twists and turns that this amazing book will give you is indescribable''⭐ ⭐

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Book SynopsisThe 2018 Academy Award''s Best Picture of the Year and New York Times-bestselling novel, The Shape of Water.From visionary storyteller Guillermo del Toro and celebrated author Daniel Kraus comes this haunting, heartbreaking love story. [A] phenomenally enrapturing and reverberating work of art in its own right...[that] vividly illuminates the minds of the characters, greatly enhancing our understanding of their temperaments and predicaments and providing more expansive and involving story lines. ?BooklistIt is 1962, and Elisa Esposito?mute her whole life, orphaned as a child?is struggling with her humdrum existence as a janitor working the graveyard shift at Baltimore?s Occam Aerospace Research Center. Were it not for Zelda, a protective coworker, and Giles, her loving neighbor, she doesn?t know how she?d make it through the day.Then, one fateful night, she sees something she was never meant to see, the Center?s most sensitive asset ever: an amphibious man, captured in the Amazon, to be studied for Cold War advancements. The creature is terrifying but also magnificent, capable of language and of understanding emotions?and Elisa can?t keep away. Using sign language, the two learn to communicate. Soon, affection turns into love, and the creature becomes Elisa?s sole reason to live.But outside forces are pressing in. Richard Strickland, the obsessed soldier who tracked the asset through the Amazon, wants nothing more than to dissect it before the Russians get a chance to steal it. Elisa has no choice but to risk everything to save her beloved. With the help of Zelda and Giles, Elisa hatches a plan to break out the creature. But Strickland is on to them. And the Russians are, indeed, coming.Developed from the ground up as a bold two-tiered release?one story interpreted by two artists in the independent mediums of literature and film?The Shape of Water is unlike anything you?ve ever read or seen.?Most movie novelizations do little more than write down what audiences see on the screen. But the novel that?s accompanying Guillermo del Toro?s new movie The Shape of Water is no mere adaptation. Co-author Daniel Kraus? book and the film tell the same story, of a mute woman who falls in love with an imprisoned and equally mute creature, in two very different ways.? ?io9Praise for The Shape of Water directed by Guillermo del ToroWinner of the 2018 Academy Award for Best PictureWinner of the 2018 Academy Award for Best DirectorWinner of the 2018 Academy Award for Music (Original Score)Winner of the 2018 Academy Award for Production DesignWinner of the 2018 Golden Globe Award for Best Director of a Motion PictureWith encouragement from critics and awards voters, discerning viewers should make Fox Searchlight?s December release the season?s classiest date movie?for perhaps the greatest of The Shape of Water?s many surprises is how extravagantly romantic it is.? ?VarietyA visually and emotionally ravishing fantasy that should find a welcome embrace from audiences starved for imaginative escape.? ?The Hollywood ReporterAwarded the Golden Lion for Best Film at the 74th Annual Venice International Film Festival

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Book SynopsisWhat will a cupid sacrifice for love?Lex has always tried to be the perfect cupid.But during the battle for the fae realm, a power blast that should have ended her immortal life hit someone else.Belren, a fae male, stepped in front of her at the last moment - and died.Unable to let go of her guilt, Lex finds herself returning to the island he died. And finds him - his handsome but ghostly figure haunting the place.The truth is, he was haunting her long before he became a ghost.They might have a second chance at love, but first, she''s going to have to help him let go of his unfinished business.Too bad she doesn''t know that business is her.This cupid needs to rediscover what she does best - and create her own love story . . . Before she loses him forever.Sheer Cupidity is a stand-alone spin-off, and Book Five in the fun, addictive and sexy Heart Hassle seriesG

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Book SynopsisFrom the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Hades x Persephone Saga and King of Battle and Blood comes the second in a mini-series of romantasy novellas based on the grisly world of Grimm fairy tales.***This woman had carved her name in my heart long ago and I still bled from that open wound.She was my curse, and I wanted to be free.Orphaned at a young age, Samara has been left under the care of her three horrible brothers for many long years. But just when she thinks she cannot take another day of their abuse, a handsome prince offers for her hand in marriage.Samara's brothers agree to the wedding in exchange for a large dowry, but on her way to salvation in her new kingdom, her carriage is ambushed and she is rescued by Lore, the wicked Prince of Nightshade, who demands a favour in return. Samara believes that Lore's request is meant to punish her for her crimes against his kindbut punishment is only half of Lore's plan.The truth is that the Elven Prince has pined after Samara for seven long years. His power over poisons rivals none in the Enchanted Forest, but Samara is a new kind of toxin in his blood, and she's all he can think about. Can the Prince of Nightshade find a remedy, or will he succumb to her love?The follow-up to Mountains Made of Glass is magical and intoxicating, offering an adult fantasy romance set in a dreamy and dangerous fairytale world one brought to life by Scarlett St. Clair's unmatched verve for sexy and compelling storytelling.TropesDark Fairy TaleFae RomanceSpicy RomanceRomantasyHe Falls FirstModern RetellingGrimm Fairy Tales

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Book SynopsisOne summer night, Natsuki Uzume meets Yuki Iwato, an art student from the same university, and falls in love. After that, they spend night after night together. But as autumn approaches, Yuki suddenly tells him to find a cute girlfriend, wishes him well, and disappears from his life. Desperate to see her again, Natsuki visits her family home, but an unimaginable secret awaits him there: Yuki suffers from a mysterious illness that forces her to sleep through the winter each year. Is Natsuki willing to stay with her, even if it means spending every winter alone? And can Yuki, whose strange way of life has only brought her heartbreak, trust him enough to give him a chance?

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Book SynopsisRecord your fantastical reading adventures with this charming prompted romantasy journal?from your favorite dragon rider?s abilities to the most swoon-worthy quotes.Fantasy romance aka romantasy is the wildly popular subgenre of fantasy that has strong romance elements and subplots. New to romantasy? The Journal of Ink & Ardor defines common bookish terms, guides you through each entry, and sets you off on the perfect journey through the genre. An introduction to all things romantasy, The Journal of Ink & Ardor is a must-have for readers, with:? Journaling spreads to rate and review books and record swoon-worthy quotes? Questions to answer for every read, from What?s your most unpopular opinion on this book? to If you could ask the author one question, what would it be?? Space for pasting in your favorite fan art or adding your own sketches? Guided activities for writing short epic love stories, casting movie adaptations based onyour favorite reads, and more? An expansive recommended reading list so you?ll always know what to read nextWith a sturdy hardcover, a handy ribbon marker, and a beautiful cover design that will fit in with any bookshelf, The Journal of Ink & Ardor will let you fall in love with your favorite stories and characters again and again.

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Book Synopsis* Don''t miss the special collector's edition with a foiled design underneath the dust jacket and special endpapers. EXCLUSIVE to the first print run and available while stocks last! Pre-order now! *This is an epic romantasy with adventure, arranged marriage, spice, dragons, and witches. I finished this within 24 hours because I honestly couldn''t put it down' Reader review ?????I was instantly hooked it was the perfect balance of plot and romance This is the perfect start to an adult romantasy series, and I can''t wait to read the future books!' Reader review ?????''I fell in love with Tamsyn and Fell. The way the relationship grew, and their sexual tension was on point! I can't wait for the next book!' Reader review ?????* * * *Dragons are extinct. Witches are outcast. Magic is dying. But human lust for power is immortal.Dragon fire no longer blisters the skies over Penterra, but inside the lavish palace, life is still perilous especially for Tamsyn. Raised in the glittering court

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Book SynopsisAn official spin-off to Life is Strange: True Colors featuring beloved characters Alex and Steph trapped in a small town's climate disaster. Alex's powers are tested against a dying hope for a sustainable future.

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Book Synopsis'I do not know how to love you and be a good king to my people.'Romeria has fled Cirilea as a traitor. Zander has sacrificed his crown to save her life but dreads what her existence means for the future of his realm. They both know that no immortal will ever welcome her as Islor's queen. Side-by-side as outcasts - yet with a growing distance between them - they watch as a new threat to the kingdom unfurls, one larger than they could have imagined.Guided by an uncertain prophecy and with their allies rapidly losing faith, their company journeys to the Venhorn Mountains in search of answers. Yet with Romeria struggling to wield her newfound abilities and the mortal rebellion growing in strength, it may already be too late.The second book in the captivating 'Fate & Flame' series.

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Book SynopsisThe epic conclusion to the Monstrous Heart Trilogy; a magical tale of intrigue on dark waters and a love story for the ages.The perfect gothic, gaslamp fantasy ideal for fans of V.E. Schwab and China MievilleArden Beacon has nothing left to lose.Having fought monsters, the deep waters and the establishment to fulfil a promise the man she loved she is no closer to peace. But against the odds, she has found Jonah once more and they are together now. She means to keep it that way.Jonah, Arden and Chalice are bound for Clay city. Warnings come that the scorned yet powerful Miah and Bellis have joined forces and turned their eyes to the capital, now following the direction of the slippery Mr Lindsay. Wanton destruction and death will surely follow if they cannot be distracted, tricked and stopped.All the while, the coins sewn into Arden's hands continue to poison her. Time is running out. With intrigue and beasts behind every wave, Jonah and Arden must face this final chapter together orTrade Review‘A wonderfully tortured and emotional mystery’SFX ‘A beautiful lighthouse keeper whose blood keeps the lamp alight; a Heathcliffian kraken-skinner living on the next door headland who may or may not have murdered his wife; a complex, steampunk world of eugenically determined magicians … what’s not to like?’Daily Mail

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Book SynopsisSet in an alternative Edwardian England, this is a comedy of manners, manor houses, and hedge mazes: including a magic-infused murder mystery and a delightful queer romance.'Lush historical fantasy . . . A delightful book, with richly developed characters' – New York Times‘Mystery! Magic! Murder! . . . This book is a confection, both marvellous and light’ – Alix E. Harrow, author of The Ten Thousand Doors of JanuaryFor fans of Georgette Heyer or Julia Quinn's Bridgerton, who'd like to welcome magic into their lives . . .Young baronet Robin Blyth thought he was taking up a minor governmental post. However, he's actually been appointed parliamentary liaison to a secret magical society. If it weren’t for this administrative error, he’d never have discovered the incredible magic underlying his world.Cursed by mysterious attackers and plagued by visions, Robin becomes determined to drag answers from his missing predecessor – but he’ll need the help of Edwin Courcey, his hostile magical-society counterpart. Unwillingly thrown together, Robin and Edwin will discover a plot that threatens every magician in the British Isles.The Binding meets Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell in debut author Freya Marske’s A Marvellous Light. Continue the thrilling series with A Restless Truth.‘A dazzling debut’ – Shelley Parker-Chan, author of She Who Became the Sun‘Prepare to fall in love with the gorgeous Edwardian setting, the sizzling character dynamics, and the murderous enchanted hedge maze’ – Emily Tesh, author of Silver in the Wood‘An absolute delight . . . If you ever wished Downton Abbey was sharper-edged and full of magic, this is the book for you’ – Kat Howard, author of An Unkindness of MagiciansTrade ReviewMystery! Magic! Murder! Long looks full of yearning! This book is a confection, both marvellous and light -- Alix E. HarrowThat sublime prose! Her astonishing gift for imagery! And, of course, her bountiful and endless talent for writing some extremely sexy scenes. A Marvellous Light is all that and more. Perfect -- Jenn LyonsA magical world of exquisite refinement, where peril skims beneath manners, interiors bespeak both faultless taste and deadly secrets, and the sexual tension crescendos until it literally makes sparks fly. A dazzling debut -- Shelley Parker-ChanRomantic in the best way, funny, sharp, sexy, fantastical. Prepare to fall in love with the gorgeous Edwardian setting, the sizzling character dynamics, and the murderous enchanted hedge maze -- Emily TeshFreya Marske's A Marvellous Light is an absolute delight. I was caught from the very beginning by the compellingly realized characters, the gorgeous and deadly magical world, and the fascinating mystery. If you ever wished Downton Abbey was sharper-edged and full of magic, this is the book for you -- Kat HowardFreya's prose is so splendid that merely reading it makes me feel like I've been filled to the brim with champagne bubbles. A Marvellous Light has everything you could ever want from a book – beautiful descriptions, expertly woven world-building, queer kissing, sexual tension in a library, quite a lot of William Morris wallpaper . . . This book is brilliant on every level. It is wondrous. It is, if you will excuse a small joke, marvellous -- Alexandra RowlandA charming, lovingly crafted adventure full of peril, romance and wit, illuminated by sparkling turns of phrase and a pervasive sense of humour -- A. K. LarkwoodEqual parts fantasy, mystery and romance – with bonus murderous garden features – A Marvellous Light heralds a strong new voice in science fiction and fantasy -- Sam HawkeThis romantic fantasy is full of fascinating world-building, layers upon layers of delicious magic, and characters I adored. I want to spend so much more time in this alternate England's enchanted libraries and sinister hedge mazes! The whole experience was a delight -- Stephanie BurgisA gripping story, told in precise and sensual language, with the kind of characters that make you want a spin-off book for even the ones you've barely met. Magic, romance and mayhem in a beautifully decorated – and occasionally actively dangerous – Edwardian setting -- Malka OlderA completely enchanting story that sweeps you into a world of art and romance. Marske is an extraordinary talent who writes compelling characters, entertainingly awful families, and love stories like nobody else -- Everina MaxwellA breathtaking queer romantic fantasy . . . Sensual erotic scenes, an intriguing magic system, and a puzzling mystery combine to make this novel a wonder -- Publishers Weekly, starred reviewAn enchanting, gripping and dazzling debut -- Daily MailCompelling, sumptuously written, clever and brimming with intrigue and sexual tension (and its release) . . . The definition of reading for pure pleasure; we are ready for the next instalment, immediately -- Attitude MagazineLush historical fantasy . . . a delightful book, with richly developed characters -- New York Times

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Book Synopsis''Utterly absorbing and deliciously erotic'' Angela Knight''Hot, sexy, unique, intriguingly wicked'' Christine FeehanMeet Sahvage: a powerful MMA fighter with a buried secret that could change the world of Caldwell forever... Sahvage has been living under the radar for centuries-and he has every intention of staying ''dead and buried.'' But when a civilian female sucks him into her dangerous battle with an evil as ancient as time, his protective side overrides his common sense.Mae has lost everything, and desperation sets her on a collision course with fate. Determined to reverse a tragedy, she goes where mortals should fear to tread- and comes face to face with the Brotherhood''s new enemy. She also discovers a love she never expected to find with Sahvage, but there can be no future for them.Knowing they will part, the two band together to fight against what Mae unknowingly unleashed- as the Brothe

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Book SynopsisSail the high seas between worlds with this first book in a new sizzling fantasy romance series from the New York Times bestselling author of the TikTok smash-hit Neon Gods.''Sizzling chemistry . . . High stakes, taut pacing, and enticing characters'' Publisher''s Weekly on Neon GodsEvelyn is a witch with a perfect storm of bad impulses: terrible taste in bed partners, sticky fingers, and a lust for danger. After she steals from her vampire ex and falls through a portal to another realm, she''s fished out of the waters by a band of seafarers and their telekinetic captain. She''s immediately given a choice - join their group or die.Bowen and his crew are bound by vow to patrol through Threshold, the magical sea between realms, keeping the portals to other worlds safe. When he rescues Evelyn, he doesn''t expect to be attracted to the unflappable pickpocket, but the longer he spends in her presence, the more he begins to questi

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Book SynopsisTravis is a full-time audiobook narrator who has lent his voice to hundreds of stories. Before that, he spent decades designing and building video games like Torchlight, Rebel Galaxy, and Fate. Apparently, he now also writes books. He lives in the Pacific Northwest with his very patient family and their small, nervous dog. He is the author of Legends & Lattes and Bookshops & Bonedust.Trade ReviewWhat I love about Travis Baldree is that set against an epic world of adventure, he writes about the small victories that make life worthwhile. Bookshops & Bonedust does this and it is glorious -- Ben Aaronovitch, author of Rivers of LondonIt's the rare prequel that beautifully adds depth, power, and love to the lore. This is a book for those who were once young and pulled between fighting the world with all they had . . . or curling up in a dusty bookshop with a good story -- J. R. Dawson, author of First Bright ThingWell, damn, he’s done it again. Bookshops & Bonedust is hilarious, heartwarming, and wholesome as heck. If you loved the first you’ll almost certainly love this perfectly executed prequel even more, as the stakes are higher and the scones are hotter still! -- Nicholas Eames, author of Kings of the WyldAs enchanting a prequel as one could ever desire, Bookshops & Bonedust brings the same humor and heart as its predecessor, and has cemented Travis Baldree as an auto-read author for me. Books, baked goods, and necromancy - what more could you possibly want in a story? -- Genevieve Gornichec, author of The Witch's HeartBookshops & Bonedust is the perfect follow up to Legends & Lattes; it's a pleasure to meet a Younger Viv and watch her grow slowly, stubbornly, into the orc we love so much. Some bittersweetness is inevitable, but Baldree reminds us that the past - even our mistakes - is the fertile soil where we plant the seeds of a beautiful future -- C. L. Clark, author of The UnbrokenMagical and full of heart, Bookshops & Bonedust is every bit as enchanting as its predecessor. Spending more time with Viv was a joy -- Sangu Mandanna, author of The Very Secret Society of Irregular WitchesBookshops & Bonedust will resonate with anyone who has ever conflated their worth with their productivity, who has ever worried about being left behind if they take a moment to breathe, who has ever allowed a book to save them from a bad day. Beautifully humane, it is a loving reminder that the best parts of life are what happens between the big moments -- Cassandra Khaw, author of Nothhing But Blackened TeethBookshops & Bonedust is a fabulist's love song to indie booksellers, but much more besides. As with Legends & Lattes, Travis Baldree gives us a deeply satisfying fantasy without gore, wonder without dread, and joy for its own sake -- Christopher Buehlman, author of The Blacktongue Thief

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Book SynopsisStephanie Burgis grew up in East Lansing, Michigan, but now lives in Wales with her husband and two sons, surrounded by mountains, castles and coffee shops. She writes wildly romantic adult historical fantasies (including The Harwood Spellbook series, over 20,000 self-published copies sold) and has had over forty short stories for adults and teens published in magazines and anthologies. She also writes fantasy adventures for children and has had seven published so far, including The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart, which has been translated into seventeen languages.

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