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Lair of Beasts [Book I in the Curse Of Blood Saga] by JeanineCroft
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When Aria's father sells her to a stranger from the north, she never expects to be cherished like a daughter. To live in a castle, showered with every luxury. Her sumptuous new life is every young girl's dream. But as Aria grows older she can no longer deny the mystery and strangeness of her beloved foster family. Especially the Greyback men. Nor can she ignore the dark menace of the woods beyond the castle. Aria is determined to unravel their secrets. Above all, those of Lucian Greyback, the enigmatic and unsettling man to whom she is betrothed. When her curiosity gets the better of her, Aria is compelled to venture into the forest and discover the truth. But beneath flesh and blood lies a beastly legacy. And a birthright she could never imagine. If you enjoyed the gothic, captivating world of mystery in Jane Eyre (but need a little more bite), you will love the suspenseful and alluring secrets of Aria's journey in this book. Cover designed by @JeanineCroft Copyright © 2015 by Jeanine Croft
Siena (Forestfolk, Book 1) by Zoe_Blessing
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Siena can heal wounds with a touch of her hands. A captive since birth, she is used as a tool of war by a Plainsmen tribe. A chance escape into the forest proves successful... and deadly. Rescued by the Forestfolk--a group of people she always thought were nothing more than bedtime stories--Siena remains on edge. Trust does not come easily when persecution is all she's ever known. Keeping her abilities a secret seems like the right thing to do, until a tragic accident renders two Forestfolk spiraling toward death. If she chooses to reveal her abilities, she risks being subjugated again. Treated as no longer human. Maybe even sent back to the Plainsmen. But keeping her talent to herself means ignoring the injured around her, even allowing them to die. The choice seems obvious to Siena, but living with the repercussions of that choice is another matter altogether. A journey of self-discovery, a bit of adventure, and a splash of romance. On the Wattys 2017 Shortlist!
The Darkest Light (Book 1 of The Inferno Prophecy) by TheDarkCometh
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#176 in Fantasy & 40k reads in the first week! Now with a brand new video trailer! ** "Cities will burn and nations will fall, darkness will reign and the light will turn to the fire. A love that is fated by the gods will force a choice. That choice will save the light or burn the world." Thomas is Fire-born, he has spent his whole life training to be a scholar - a title that will remove him from battle as a centuries old war rages on. In a terrible fight for survival, Thomas's true powers are finally revealed and a fifteen-hundred year old prophecy is fulfilled. The final battle begins, and Thomas may just prove to be the strongest Fire-Born that's ever lived. But time is up and the sanctuaries are falling. On the other side of the city, a young woman wakes from a nightmare. Her house burning and her family murdered, and a quest for answers will lead her to a truth she couldn't have imagined and a love that may lead to the end of humanity. But while the magi fight to bring the devastating war to an end, an even more sinister force lurks in the shadows. An evil that has slept for a millennia has finally awoken, and the darkness would see Thomas and his world burn. ---------------------------------- The Darkest Light is the first book of my new fantasy series, The Inferno Prophecy. Chapters are released in bulk on Tuesdays & Fridays.
Wielders Of Fate by IndPhoenixGrimm
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Helios and Ra'venna have managed to stop the invasion into Sowhait with the help of Avdon and Amsyn, but the battle has just begun. Forced to flee, the four companions have yet to figure out their next move. With dark, ancient forces on the rise they are forced to acknowledge the Fate that has been planned out for them. To save everything they know, they will have to confront monsters, both inside and out and their love and secrets. Ra'venna, Helios, Amsyn, and Avdon embark on a quest that sends them from the peaks of the highest mountains to the depths of the darkest oceans. *Squeal to Creatures of Fate*
Blue City by CharlayMarieWrites
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Jen Kallis never forgot the night her father vanished into a strange, white light from inside her closet. Even though no one believed her, Jen knew what she'd seen and refused to accept that her dad had abandoned her and mom. Ten years later, Jen, now 17, remains haunted by his disappearance when, without warning, her closet door bursts open and reveals a bright white light. Stepping through the light, she time travels to the year 2222 to a world far different from her own. Everything in Blue City is strange, with buildings that soar too high in the sky, hover cars that zoom on transparent blue streets, and robots that look just like humans. When Jen is confronted by Asher, an attractive commander with a rebellious spirit who warns that her life is in danger, she convinces him to help her escape and find her father. Together they embark on a wild journey where she has to battle Asher's scary ex-girlfriend, Rogue, for his love, and Jen discovers that there's something far bigger than her quest to find her father: the fate of the world-past, present, and future-is in her hands.
A Thousand Salt Kisses (Book 1 of Salt Kiss series) by Jos1eDemuth
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** Formerly a Featured Wattpad Story ** Seventeen-year-old Crystal White is the new girl on Starfish Island. Dragged to the remote community by her environmental activist father, she is eager to find fun that doesn't involve touching fish guts or listening to local folklore. During a midnight swim with some new friends, Crystal is pulled out to sea by the waves. Convinced she's going to drown, Crystal is rescued by Llyr, a handsome stranger. As she searches for him in the following weeks, she finds there may be more truth to the Starfish legends than she thought. Over a sizzling roller-coaster summer, Llyr introduces Crystal to magic she'd only ever dreamed of. But as Crystal comes to love Starfish Island, it begins to drive her family apart. A nearby power plant is devastating local marine life, and her parents are stuck in the middle. As the magic and mundane parts of Crystal's life converge, she finds herself risking everything to save Llyr, her family, and herself. © Copyright 2014, All rights reserved
The Sister by MintLemonade323
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We've all heard the story of Sleeping Beauty. We know how she was saved by the dashing Prince Phillip, how his kiss woke her from her curse. But everything we think we know about the story of Sleeping Beauty is false. Dawn is Aurora's older sister. She spent her whole life being overshadowed by her gifted sister. But when Aurora and the rest of the castle falls into a sleeping curse, it's Dawn's job to make sure her sister wakes up. Charming Princes, witty banter, and the romance of a lifetime, 'The Sister' has it all!
Towers [BOOK ONE] by lidlesaun
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"Our kingdom was once beautiful, but now the towers are everywhere. They say that Queen Rapunzel has lost her mind--and I believe them. Before, I might have felt sorry for her, but now I just fear her. I fear the sound of her soldiers pounding at the door, demanding that I be taken away. I fear the towers." Years after the original tale of Rapunzel took place, the kingdom--left to the grief-stricken Queen after her husband's death--is falling apart. People live in constant fear of the many terrible towers across the land, built by her Majesty's decree to imprison any who dare question her. Bird's nothing but a girl from the north, but when someone she cares about is taken by the mad Queen's soldiers, she'll stop at nothing to save them. With nothing but her friends, a sled, and a mind full of songs, she sets out to get rid of the towers, once and for all. DISCLAIMER: this is a retelling of the *ORIGINAL FAIRY TALE* by the Brothers Grimm and has no connection to Disney's version whatsoever. DISCLAIMER PART II: I wrote this book when I was 15 and am still in the middle of huge revisions that I haven't posted here yet! Please feel free to read, but keep in mind this is a work in progress. :)
Forever Night (Darkness Falls Book 3) by Bella_Higgin
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Kiara Morrow and her vampire boyfriend, Luke, finally have their own home and their own life. But their happiness balances on a knife-edge. The murderous vampire, Rachel, is back and she wants revenge. A storm is looming over Dalwick, and Luke and Kiara are caught in the middle. Everyone they love and everything they hold dear is at stake. Old friends return, new alliances are forged, and tragedy strikes in the final part of the When Darkness Falls trilogy.
Shadow's Edge (Shadows Saga bk1) by Linna1029
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In the world of magic there are only two options: learn control, or risk becoming the one thing everyone fears. On the anniversary of her parents' death Mara Collins must face more than her own grief; she must face a hidden world. When a series of accidents over the past eleven years leads to her discovery of witches and magic, Mara must make the decision to leave her life behind in order to hone her new abilities or stay and risk the chance that her powers could rage out of control. When people discover Mara is a descendant of one of the most powerful witches in history, they start to believe Mara will follow in her ancestor's footsteps. No pressure, right? Not everyone is excited to hear of Mara's potential power, and some even want to stop her. With a Fae for a roommate, a witch for a mentor, and a Werewolf Prince for a friend everything seems to be looking up. But when friends turn to enemies, who can Mara go to for help? who can she trust? Will she be able to control her powers before they turn her into the one thing everyone fears?