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The Calling of Time by ELatimer
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Kali's life is in ruins, and she has no one left to turn to. But her family isn't dead....it's much worse than that. The world isn't the way it used to be. Buildings crumble, cars sit under layers of dust and the only people that walk the streets are the soulless, shambling creatures with no knowledge of who they are any longer. Kali Williams knows she can't hide for long, and when the soul suckers come for her she runs, breathless with fear, straight into the arms of a mysterious stranger who calls himself "the guardian".
Sentinel by Skyhuntress
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When your soul is hunted, you can't hide forever. Thousands of years ago, an evil known as the corruption seeped into the land. Where once it was contained by the Sentinels -- humans or elves gifted with magic -- it now thrives unchallenged, gaining strength and claiming those that once fought it for its own. Nineteen year old Skye has always known this. Living with demons on your doorstep is a constant fight for survival, but she’s determined to not become one of the corruption’s monsters. To keep her soul pure, no matter the cost. But with the Sentinels gone, betrayed by their own, it’s only a matter of time before the corruption seizes them all. When a scouting mission goes awry and Skye is taken prisoner, her blades can’t save her. Marked by the corrupted Sentinel, she waits for a fate worse than death to take hold. Only when the Silverborn, knights dedicated to fighting the corruption come to free her does something awaken within her. Something powerful. The power of a Sentinel. Celestial. Fire. Water. Nature. Shadow. None are safe from the corruption. *+*+*+*
Paladin by SallySlater
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Sam is the most promising swordsman among this year’s crop of Paladin trainees...and knows it. Brash, cocky, and unbeatable with a sword (well, almost), Sam is the kingdom of Thule’s best hope against the violence wrought by demons. The only problem is that Sam is really Lady Samantha, daughter of the seventeenth Duke of Haywood, and if her father has his way, she’ll be marrying a Paladin, not becoming one. But Sam has never held much interest in playing damsel-in-distress, and so she rescues herself from a lifetime of boredom and matrimonial drudgery. Pity that Tristan Lyons, the Paladin assigned to train her, is none other than the hero of her childhood. He hasn’t recognized her as Lady Samantha--yet-- but if he does, he’ll take away her sword and send her packing. Sam is not the only trainee hiding secrets: Braeden is a half-demon with a dark past that might be unforgivable. Sam, Braeden and Tristan set out for the western coast, charged with rooting out an infestation of demons that has made the West unlivable. As they travel, they uncover a deep-seated corruption of power that threatens to derail everything they stand for. Rebellion stirs, led by a rival faction of warriors who tempt Sam to join them with an irresistible offer. A war between men is coming, and Sam must pick a side. Will saving the kingdom cost her life -- or just her heart? Reminiscent of Mulan, but with a medieval fantasy twist, Paladin is a tale of adventure, action, and romance.
Sorceress by ChristineAnderson
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The story of Morgana Le Fay, Arthur's hated sorceress half-sister is finally told. Forced into a nunnery at a young age, and to live under the tyrant rule of the man who killed her father, Morgana's tale rivals the stories of the great King Arthur and the golden city of Camelot. Pushed to the edge of her existence, Morgana fights back in the only way she can. Delving into the darkest heart of magic, the truth about her life must break through the web of lies and deceit of Arthur's golden rule.
Mercenary by MysteriousRenegade
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The Phoenix is a terrifying mercenary, a soldier who travels the ten kingdoms, fighting for any who can afford his price. It is said that he is eight feet tall, with the strength of ten men. He breathes fire in battle, burning his victims alive. It is told that he is the unholy combination of a sorcerer and a dragon, and that with a wave of his hand all those who oppose him fall to their knees, defeated. The only reason he carries a sword into battle at all is because it amuses him to fight those who believe they have a chance against him. But The Phoenix is not what everyone expects...him...to be.
The Pain that Made Her Beautiful by courtwriter
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Nayeli is a slave in an Ancient Roman town called Sarni and is content with her life, that is until a raiding party of Germanic tribesmen kidnap her and try to bring her back to Germania. She has mysterious amber eyes, long jet black hair, and a tongue that often gets her in trouble. But there's something about her that goes deeper than what it seems. Who is she really? Why is she where she is now? Is there more to life than just bitterness and sadness? Nayeli doesn't think so. She has seen a wold that is far from kind; however, her best friend and sister in all but blood, Neorah, believes there is a way out of this cycle of pain and suffering. Along the road, many characters are introduced, not all are who they might appear to be. The sickness of the human state is exposed by some; however, there is a prize, a victory, and a goal worth reaching.
The Unknown Thief by shelbylw03
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Aubrey has spent her life trying to free herself from a curse. While others waited, she took action. They may not have been the best actions, but they got her closer to her goal. Nathaniel never took anything in life seriously. He lived as if it would all end tomorrow. He never planned ahead, and never thought about his future. That all changed, though, when he began to care too much about a woman who had too many problems, a powerful family, and a dragon who hated him. (cover by FreesiaLockheart)
Poisoned by ella_enchanted
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Arianna's life as Poison Tester was never one of choice - but ever since That Night, her life has been haunted by deadly assassins, two handsome Princes, her fight for survival, games of deception and the Court intrigue she's been forced to play. Losing means her life and the King's, as well as the downfall of the kingdom she loves. Arianna is certain of only one thing - there can be no happily ever afters for the Poisoned... but could there be? **INSPIRED BY "POISON STUDY," BY THE AMAZING MARIA V. SNYDER**