Fantasy and Sci-Fi
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Cool Assassins Series by J. O. Quantaman *SEX & VOLIENCE
Woke: Cool Assassins 1
Hot Wheels: Cool Assassins 2
Hot Wheels: Cool Assassins 2
Visualize life in the 2070s. Climate has turned dangerous. Corporations have usurped human rights, and democracies are threatened.
Dog Breakfast (DB) co-op stands as a lone bastion of freedom and common sense. The operatives of DB are in a fight for their lives, for corporate mercs outnumber them by thousands to one.
“Woke” introduces st
Visualize life in the 2070s. Climate has turned dangerous. Corporations have usurped human rights, and democracies are threatened.
Dog Breakfast (DB) co-op stands as a lone bastion of freedom and common sense. The operatives of DB are in a fight for their lives, for corporate mercs outnumber them by thousands to one.
“Woke” introduces striking characters who’ve elevated martial arts to another level. Yet empathy may be their best weapon.
Hot Wheels: Cool Assassins 2
Hot Wheels: Cool Assassins 2
Hot Wheels: Cool Assassins 2
Here is the saga of Dog Breakfast, an elite security outfit and two of its top female agents. Jen disrupts a meeting of the world's most powerful oligarchs. She escapes via paraglider and joins her partner JoAnna who drives a Humvee.
The women are chased through the streets of Kuala Lumpur, then a higher speed chase on the byways of sout
Here is the saga of Dog Breakfast, an elite security outfit and two of its top female agents. Jen disrupts a meeting of the world's most powerful oligarchs. She escapes via paraglider and joins her partner JoAnna who drives a Humvee.
The women are chased through the streets of Kuala Lumpur, then a higher speed chase on the byways of southern Malaysia. But corporate oligarchs strike back, killing innocent bystanders and handing Dog Breakfast a huge dilemma.
Afterlife: Cool Assassins 3
Hot Wheels: Cool Assassins 2
Afterlife: Cool Assassins 3
A police procedural on steroids. Hold on to the seat of your pants.
___If the tragic shipwreck isn't bad enough, the megadome suffers a horrid murder-rape, and Dog Breakfast co-op must bring the culprit to justice.
___Nyssa and Shepp follow the perp to LA where they rescue young women from vicious sex traffickers. But funds are running l
A police procedural on steroids. Hold on to the seat of your pants.
___If the tragic shipwreck isn't bad enough, the megadome suffers a horrid murder-rape, and Dog Breakfast co-op must bring the culprit to justice.
___Nyssa and Shepp follow the perp to LA where they rescue young women from vicious sex traffickers. But funds are running low, so they're joined by Griz and Jen. All four travel to Tijuana where they snooker a strip club out of three quarters of a million dollars.
___The quartet follow the rapist to Quito, Ecuador where they must face two-dozen mercenaries and armored-robotic cyclops. What's a product or service you'd like to show.
Greystone Academy: Of Roses and Ravens by Brenda Aguire
Lillium Greystone (Rosie) and Constantine Blackwell (Poe) are two teenagers with extraordinary abilities.
Bound by legend, they are tasked with investigating a dangerous situation in their community at their academy. Someone or something is trying to destroy the very fabric that holds the world of the gifted and the ordinary world together.
Rosie is plagued with uncertainty. Are the feelings that have been building between herself and Poe real or are legend and fate clouding their hearts and minds?
As they work together, they must cultivate a strong connection between themselves and must navigate their feelings all while trying to protect not only themselves and the school but the whole “gifted" community.
Dance with Darkness: A Magical Enemies to Lovers Collection.
To protect your people, you must allow yourself to be captured by the creature everyone has feared for over a century.
Or maybe you're a stowaway bested by an enemy on distant shores or a princess seeking a deal to save your kingdom.
Whether this collection of stories takes you for a journey through a magical landscape or brings a creature from a distant land to your doorstep, you won't be left wanting of magic and excitement.
In this collection, you'll be captivated by dark magic, anti-heroes, and tough heroines who don't cower in the face of their demons. In fact, you might find some falling for them.
Fae, vampires, elves, and more grace the pages of this book, written by various beloved fantasy and paranormal authors. Be captivated by unconventional enemies to lovers stories with twists to thrill, surprise you, and sometimes, break your heart.
*Adult Content
Sky Watcher Series by Heather Lynn
Sky Watcher: A Shadow in Time (Book 1)
Sky Watcher: Between The Shadows (Book 3)
Sky Watcher: A Shadow in Time (Book 1)
In search of solace, Charlotte delves deep into her family's history and uncovers a possible ancestor named Elizabeth, who was unjustly accused of witchcraft and ultimately hung for her alleged crimes.
Charlotte Harper's once predictable life has taken an unexpected turn. Her ex-boyfriend has betrayed her by hooking up with her closest fri
In search of solace, Charlotte delves deep into her family's history and uncovers a possible ancestor named Elizabeth, who was unjustly accused of witchcraft and ultimately hung for her alleged crimes.
Charlotte Harper's once predictable life has taken an unexpected turn. Her ex-boyfriend has betrayed her by hooking up with her closest friend, and her heart aches for her late mother.
With a fierce determination to alter her life and Elizabeth's cruel fate, Charlotte turns to her Wiccan beliefs and powerful stones to transport herself back to the early nineteenth century.
This story is a masterpiece of enchantment. "An exceptional page-turner...a flawless combination of everything that appeals to the human heart, in precisely the correct measure to seize our attention."
Sky Watcher: Déjà-Vu (Book 2)
Sky Watcher: Between The Shadows (Book 3)
Sky Watcher: A Shadow in Time (Book 1)
In 1819, Charlotte writes a letter, which asks for her best friend's help and speaks of the consequences of her actions.
Charlotte's journey begins with a Wiccan ritual and spell that takes her back to 1818. After arriving at a small town on the shore of Owasco Lake, New York, she settles in, finding work at the general store. While await
In 1819, Charlotte writes a letter, which asks for her best friend's help and speaks of the consequences of her actions.
Charlotte's journey begins with a Wiccan ritual and spell that takes her back to 1818. After arriving at a small town on the shore of Owasco Lake, New York, she settles in, finding work at the general store. While awaiting Elizabeth's arrival, she forms strong bonds with those around her, finding herself part of a tight-knit circle of friends and deeply in love. Charlotte knows that walking through one door often closes many others, so when she dreams of warnings from the future she left behind, she wants to understand.
Knowing that one single choice can change who is your friend, your lover, who lives and who dies, Charlotte must choose her path wisely so as not to make the same mistakes.
Sky Watcher: Between The Shadows (Book 3)
Sky Watcher: Between The Shadows (Book 3)
Sky Watcher: Between The Shadows (Book 3)
She didn’t see this coming . . .
Charlotte Williams and her husband Ben return to the present to help Jessica, whose grief-stricken face they saw reflected in the window. The connection between the three is unbreakable, and Charlotte believes they can transcend time, so she goes back to her life in the past.
Charlotte and Ben reunite wit
She didn’t see this coming . . .
Charlotte Williams and her husband Ben return to the present to help Jessica, whose grief-stricken face they saw reflected in the window. The connection between the three is unbreakable, and Charlotte believes they can transcend time, so she goes back to her life in the past.
Charlotte and Ben reunite with their loved ones in 1819 after a risky time jump. Charlotte resumes her mission of passing on a dear departed friend's heirloom ring while starting a family with Ben. Their marriage is tested by a series of challenges and a surprising opportunity.
The bond between Charlotte and her friends transcends time and distance, shaping her understanding of family and home. Despite this, illusions and betrayal cloud her reality, and she must navigate the obstacles to preserve her relationships and find her way forward.
The Burnt Throne Saga By Thomas A. Moffitt
The Burnt Throne: Dragons Awaken (The Burnt Throne Saga Book 1)
After centuries in disarray, the continent of Erosil is on the brink of war.
The King of Estron has seized the city of Runo, and his rival has no option but to take action. The King of Jacarcia rallies Erosil behind him to reclaim his home and avenge the death of his sister.
A smuggler, brought up by the Frost of Tress, is captured and brought to Estron. He claims to be the missing Prince Solomon, heir to the kingdom. The king has another heir, however, one who is determined to leave a greater legacy than both his supposed brother and his father.
The First Prince of Jacarcia is captured by the forces of Estron, relying upon his father's elven allies to save him. He vows that upon his release, neither of his rival princes will ever join Man's Lands.
Ungodly forces begin to rise again in the shadows. The Grandmistress of the Uplifted takes it upon herself to save Man's Lands and the man she once called husband.
As the Lands of Man make war, dragons awaken and the Mistwalkers rise once more. The princes must embrace their destinies, to the cost of all in Erosil.
The Dragonscale Tome: The Spider Battles the Dragon (The Burnt Throne Saga Book 2)
The Lands of Man have been united for the first time in centuries under Rufus Viator’s coalition.
However, the unity balances on the edge of a knife, as the Dragon King returns from the north and the Jackals continue to burn the south. The fate of all in Erosil lies with the gods, as each among them picks their champions.
The Glen is in shock after the Dragon King’s invasion. Memories of the Great War resurface as the Mirigad seems to collapse around the elves. The Lord of Olianon is forced to seek new alliances with old enemies. The child queen Elasha must rise to her role and meet the destiny her mother has refused her.
The King of Orgrar is dying. His brother, Chief Barlov, declares a truce, but rumours persist that he intends to take the crown for himself. Their nephew is the hope of the Orcs, along with his capable wife. Vynas Krath must choose between the affairs of Man’s Lands and his homeland, Orgrar.
Dreyma Fireblood refuses to relent until the slaves of Velakros are free. Her crusade leads her into the path of the Mistwalkers once more. The battle for her life begins as Aeson returns to claim his ancient empire.
Friends must be wary of shadows, for friends can be schemers and ghouls.
Crowbeak: The Draynesiris Rises (The Burnt Throne Saga novella/supplement)
Crowbeak takes you from where we leave him in The Dragonscale Tome to the beginning of The Golden Sceptre.
Carlof Crowbeak grew up believing he was the offspring of criminals. Living in exile on isolated Tress, surrounded by the mystical Langwyth, he never questioned his lineage. However, as Erosil and Tress were ravaged by chaos, the truth came to light: Carlof was actually the long-lost firstborn son of King Ranulf of Estron, a kingdom he had been taught to fear. With the guidance of his mentor, he set out to reclaim his rightful place as a prince, but fate had other ideas.
The Golden Sceptre: Dragons Fall
The Northern Kingdom remains triumphant, but the dragons they have come to rely upon grow weaker with every battle they fight. As whispers of peace flood the continent, the cracks in the Dragon King's realm will come to light and the enemies he was once sure of begin to seem like better friends than those he once trusted.
The final instalment is scheduled to come out in mid-2024.
The Lady of Larnwick's Fable By P.R. Moffitt & Thomas A...
The Lady of Larnwick - Book one
The Fable Begins...
In a world where magic has gradually faded away, three very different races, elves, orcs, and humans, have learned to coexist in the vast kingdom of Erosil. However, despite the numerous kingdoms, the human-dominated Man's Lands are viewed as an alien territory. The Whitehammer siblings belong to the most powerful human dynasty and they have established their rule over three of the most important regions of Erosil: Estron, Jacarcia, and the isle of Scarron.
In the west, the Whitehammer king has recently passed away, leaving behind a troubled daughter who, unfortunately, is not considered fit to rule his realm. Her brothers and the council of Jacarcian nobles are greatly concerned about her future alliances through marriage. Meanwhile, the Whitehammer queen, residing in the east, faces her own set of challenges. Her eldest son is not yet prepared to take over the throne, and rumours are circulating that she intends to bypass him in favour of her more capable children.
The Lady of Larnwick series takes readers on a thrilling journey through Erosil, a fantastical world filled with Men, Elves, Orcs, Dragons, and other wondrous creatures. Each book offers a unique perspective on themes such as power, family, faith, and magic, all set against a backdrop of chaos and unrest that has lasted for centuries. Immerse yourself in a limitless world of imagination and unlock the secrets that lie within the pages of this captivating series.
The Winter Women - Book two
The Fable Continues...
The Queen of Scarron has taken custody of the former Queen of Jacarcia as retribution for her husband's murder. Now, Rosemond of Jacarcia must rely on the ancient Winter Women to determine her fate as she explores the depth of her magical abilities. Meanwhile, the King of Jacarcia has found love with a stunning woman, causing a stir throughout the land. However, the nomadic tribes of Jacarcia pose a greater threat than any romantic affair.
The Kingmaker War has left the Morhall siblings further apart than ever before, leaving the crown of Estron in disrepute. Calls from the north and south for greater independence from the new king's rule added to the chaos. In a world of empires, magic, and power, the past's shadows loom over the future. A queen will rise, a king will fall, and the Winter Women will reign once again.
The women in the story face a new danger that threatens to upend their lives. With each passing day, the threat becomes more imminent, and the web of intrigue that once protected the guilty begins to unravel. The women must navigate this treacherous landscape and confront the danger head-on, as they fight to protect themselves and those they love.
These books offer a unique perspective on power, family, faith, and magic, all set against a backdrop of longstanding chaos and unrest. Immerse yourself in a boundless world of creativity as you uncover the secrets hidden within the pages of these captivating books.
The Daughter Of Ihagi - Book three
The Queen in Question - Part One
Rosemond of Jacarcia was born to rule. However, after her brother Thancred found her with a blood-stained knife next to the body of their younger sibling, she was banished to Scarron. The land of the Winter Women was known for their power to see the future, present, and past.
Rosemond has quickly taken control of Scarron and the crown for herself. Her ultimate goal is to reclaim the country she was born to rule. She believes that she is the prophesied Daughter of the Scarrish Goddess, and with this knowledge comes the mantle of the Ruler of all of Man's Lands. Her brother, the King of Jacarcia, is the only one in her way. To defeat her, he must first unite the desert behind him.
This is a story of family, power, magic, and betrayal. One must lose, and the other is destined to rule.
The next instalment is scheduled to come out in late 2024...
The Moonstone Legacy by VJ Garske
The Raven Moonstone
Noah is- surprised to find a wizard's journal in his hometown library, but his discovery leads to unintended magic and disastrous consequences.
As he delves deeper, he uncovers hidden secrets about his town, magic, and his family that could change everything. With each revelation, the stakes become higher than he ever imagined.
To undo his magical mistakes, Noah must go on a dangerous quest to find the Raven Moonstone, a legendary artefact. But he's also determined to solve the mystery of his great-great-great-grandfather's disappearance. However, time is running out, and dark forces are closing in. Can Noah save his town from a magical apocalypse?
Don't miss this thrilling rural coming-of-age adventure filled with magic and mystery.
The Dragon Moonstone
When nineteen-year-old Noah Farmer discovers he has dormant magical abilities, his world turns upside down.
His erratic magic wreaks havoc, especially when he’s annoyed. Forced to flee his ordinary small town, Noah journeys to the mystical realm of the Otherlands, seeking out the legendary sorcerer Dragon of Castle Dragon. Will the elusive wizard come out of retirement and agree to help Noah master his volatile wizard powers before they destroy him?
Along with loyal friends, a feisty fairy guide, and a mysterious mentor, Noah must unravel cryptic prophecies and outwit mystical threats like illusions, haunted forests, giants, and notorious outlaws on his quest to recover the stolen Dragon Moonstone relic with the power to restore harmony between worlds.
The Dragon Moonstone—A thrilling coming-of-age fantasy adventure with high stakes and an imaginative cast of characters chock full of magic, mystery, and fun for the entire family.
The Whitby Witches By Lilian Brooks
Dormant Magick: The Whitby Witches - Book One
Dormant Magick: The Whitby Witches - Book One
Dormant Magick: The Whitby Witches - Book One
Life hasn’t quite worked out the way Alyssa Bright planned...
Sure, she escaped her small-town life and jetted off to New York City. And sure, she got the cool, sought-after job and the handsome fiancée. But that isn’t where the story ends. Alyssa’s magick, dormant after years of being suppressed, has begun to wake up – with devastating
Life hasn’t quite worked out the way Alyssa Bright planned...
Sure, she escaped her small-town life and jetted off to New York City. And sure, she got the cool, sought-after job and the handsome fiancée. But that isn’t where the story ends. Alyssa’s magick, dormant after years of being suppressed, has begun to wake up – with devastating results. Now, her only hope of getting her wayward powers under control lies with a life she left behind … and the people she tried to forget.
"I loved everything about this book - the setting, the characters and especially how the magick is just embedded in the world - it doesn't feel contrived or shoehorned in, it is just a natural part of the universe the author invites you into."
Rising Magick: The Whitby Witches - Book Two
Dormant Magick: The Whitby Witches - Book One
Dormant Magick: The Whitby Witches - Book One
As the impending arrival of Halloween draws near...
Alyssa Bright and her companions Face the threat of evil forces closing in on them.
The revelation of hidden information has the power to either strengthen or weaken the unity of a group.
"The story picks up where book one left off, and follows a similar pattern... There's a big reveal I
As the impending arrival of Halloween draws near...
Alyssa Bright and her companions Face the threat of evil forces closing in on them.
The revelation of hidden information has the power to either strengthen or weaken the unity of a group.
"The story picks up where book one left off, and follows a similar pattern... There's a big reveal I saw coming in the first book but somehow was still surprised by when it was finally revealed. There are real locations transplanted into the story that if you know Whitby at all will delight you. There is also a sense of brooding ominousness to the story."
Stolen Magick: The Whitby Witches-Book Three
Dormant Magick: The Whitby Witches - Book One
Stolen Magick: The Whitby Witches-Book Three
Alyssa Bright is caught between worlds …
After a difficult year, life is finally starting to settle down. Alyssa is living her life with the person she loves most. She should be happy, so why can’t she stop dwelling on the people she sees in her dreams? And who is the mysterious boy she sees around town – the one with the aura of sadness
Alyssa Bright is caught between worlds …
After a difficult year, life is finally starting to settle down. Alyssa is living her life with the person she loves most. She should be happy, so why can’t she stop dwelling on the people she sees in her dreams? And who is the mysterious boy she sees around town – the one with the aura of sadness?
And when a new danger arrives in Whitby, how far will Alyssa go to keep her loved ones safe?
"I adore this series and look forward to every new release - and the third book lived up to the hype."
Poppy & Cordelia from the pen of Jonas Lane
Poppy Copperthwaite: Spellcaster
Wilde and Dangerous Things: A Cordelia Wilde Mystery
Poppy Copperthwaite: Spellcaster
Born into a community of Majeeks, on her 18th birthday - her Coming of Mage - Poppy Copperthwaite finally expected to discover the magical powers buried deep within her in order to claim her birthright and eventually rule her parents’ kingdom.
Instead, her hopes and dreams are left in tatters when the cruel, fickle finger of fate conspir
Born into a community of Majeeks, on her 18th birthday - her Coming of Mage - Poppy Copperthwaite finally expected to discover the magical powers buried deep within her in order to claim her birthright and eventually rule her parents’ kingdom.
Instead, her hopes and dreams are left in tatters when the cruel, fickle finger of fate conspires against her, leaving Poppy desperately hoping to find a way to unlock and unleash her true Majeek potential.
Sent to a magical and mystical foundation, Poppy faces a frantic race against time, whilst taking part in a series of tests and experiments to discover what type of spellcaster she is, under the watchful eye of the spellcialist, Doctor Leopold Harryhausen.
But with the clock ticking and her enemies plotting and conspiring against her, can Poppy and her group of weird and dysfunctional friends - a rude and grumpy boggart, a legendary witch and another teenage Majeek lost somewhere between time - find a way to let loose the dormant powers trapped within her so that Poppy Copperthwaite can truly become the spellcaster she was always destined to be...?
Poppy Copperthwaite : Spelldemic
Wilde and Dangerous Things: A Cordelia Wilde Mystery
Poppy Copperthwaite: Spellcaster
When Magda, a young Majeek orphan and refugee, arrives at the Foundation having escaped from a secret medical facility in her homeland, little do Poppy Copperthwaite, her family and friends know of the mysterious and dangerous threat she carries inside her and the life-changing effect it will have on those she accidentally encounters…
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When Magda, a young Majeek orphan and refugee, arrives at the Foundation having escaped from a secret medical facility in her homeland, little do Poppy Copperthwaite, her family and friends know of the mysterious and dangerous threat she carries inside her and the life-changing effect it will have on those she accidentally encounters…
Just weeks after first meeting one another, Poppy and Magda find themselves relentlessly hunted by an evil alliance of NORMs and Majeeks - led by a devious and ruthless Prime Minister - who want Magda’s magical secrets to increase their powers and abilities in order to realise their ambitions of ruling over all others…
Can Poppy, Humphry the boggart, Gil and Doctor Harryhausen hide and protect the young girl they’ve quickly grown to care for, keeping her safe from capture, whilst they embark on a desperate race against time to try to save the lives of those they love…
Poppy Copperthwaite: Spelldemic returns the reader to the magical world they first visited in Poppy Copperthwaite: Spellcaster - one of the author Jonas Lane’s much-loved and critically acclaimed books.
Wilde and Dangerous Things: A Cordelia Wilde Mystery
Wilde and Dangerous Things: A Cordelia Wilde Mystery
Wilde and Dangerous Things: A Cordelia Wilde Mystery
Little did reporter Mason Adams know when answering the newspaper advertisement about working for a detective living in Baker Street how his life would suddenly and dramatically change forever…
However, rather than being employed by the world famous person he was expecting to meet, Mason instead finds himself working with Cordelia Wilde,
Little did reporter Mason Adams know when answering the newspaper advertisement about working for a detective living in Baker Street how his life would suddenly and dramatically change forever…
However, rather than being employed by the world famous person he was expecting to meet, Mason instead finds himself working with Cordelia Wilde, a brilliant cryptobiologist, haunted by her past, who hunts monsters for a living…
Soon, Wilde and Mason are joined on their adventures by Juliette, a young French girl escaping her family, hoping to take control of her future.
Before long, they find themselves on the trail of a legendary murderer, their hunt taking them from the dark and deadly streets of the East End of London to the mysterious wilds of Dartmoor…
Secretly watched by those seeking to stop the truth from ever being revealed to the world, will the three young and irregular detectives eventually discover the secrets of the wicked and dangerous things that lurk in the shadows of Victorian England...?