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The Purpose of Miss Shepley by ArdenBrooks
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An orphan with a dubious pedigree strives to secure her future through marriage, but as she stumbles through the dance of courtship, she begins to question who she truly is -- and who she wants to be. ***** Edith Shepley looks like a Wyrm. She takes after her father, whoever he was, but that doesn't change things. She is a proper Folk lady nonetheless, trained from the cradle to govern as Baroness of Ewert someday. And she knows her duty. Now a woman at sixteen years old, Edith must marry and beget Ewert's next heir. She obediently considers suitor after suitor, some sweet, some baffling, some detestable. But the more she sees of her mother's society, the more Edith questions whether she really is a Folk lady, after all. And the more she's stung by its insults, its injuries and injustices, the more she doubts she really wants to be. Book One of The Unfinished Wyrm! Wattys 2017 "The Storysmiths" winner!
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
Alejo [Vampire] by Anasa17
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He lacks a good conscience. He has trouble feeling guilt. He's been known to enjoy torture. He has spikes of rage that result in death or injury more times than not. He appears to care for no one but himself. He, however, is not above manipulating people into thinking he has the capacity to. As a person he is dangerous. As an immortal he is unstoppable. And now that he has inherited the authority to control the world he is untouchable. She shouldn't have the ability to change that. For her sake she shouldn't try. Because some men were never meant to feel human emotion. Passion, seduction, lust, love, possessiveness. Men like him aren't meant to be capable of any of it. This is his story. As told by Alejo. COVER BY: iamthedryad **VAMPIRE- cliche re-done
Beyond the Veil (Book 1 of the series, Beyond Valwood) by jbmajzner
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A fabled wall, marking the territory of the werewolves and adorned with the severed skull of a once great alpha, stands between Natalya and her prey. When she finds the body of Anesa, her beloved mentor, she is determined to hunt down the vampire responsible. Crossing the border into Claw Haven to follow him is sacrilege though, and the undead werewolves whose skeletal bodies wane and wax with the moon are more terrifying than the vampire she seeks. But there she meets Voren, a werewolf who is a living contradiction to everything she has been led to believe. Her journey into the lives of the pack entwines her and Voren's fates with that of a master vampire's: Arkadith. Defeating him may lift Voren's curse and bring peace to Valwood and Claw Haven, but Arkadith is determined to bring an end to this vampire huntress as well... Thank you to katerin1018 for the amazing book trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTpc3J4SDbc&feature=youtu.be The full novel is now available on eBook and paperback on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Beyond-Veil-Jessica-Majzner-ebook/dp/B01G9JAB36/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1465353000&sr=8-6&keywords=beyond+the+veil
He Who Writes With Fire by ElizabethEllor
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A retired terrorist uncovers a supernatural plot that will set the world reeling . . . Decades have passed since Seamus O'Brien detonated his last bomb. The former IRA member has dedicated himself to living a quiet life with his family-until the day a young valkyrie demands his assistance in murdering the spies that killed her family. He couldn't want less to do with Borghild Asen and her revenge. But Seamus is a witch, the son of an ancient and feared bloodline. And despite how he tries, he can't ignore the truth: that he has the power to re-write history in fire. This is a companion story to She Who Sees Through Darkness, set in late 2004. Updating Thursdays.
Tempest by Dancingthedream
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A storm is brewing, and an uprising is looming. Raised in a time of peace, Dasha is confident in her ability to maintain the prosperity of her people when it is time for her to join the Royal House as heir to the throne of Alyria. However, a cruel winter strikes tragedy upon her family, allowing for an invader from a long forgotten land to usurp her throne. Dasha seeks sanctuary in the guild of Dragon Keepers where she learns to raise the beasts of the sky. Outside of her refuge, the nation is rallying behind the whispers and rumors of the lost heir to the throne. Together they must fight until lambs become lions and the reign of darkness is no more. ******************* Trailer cred: @ice-breaker