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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.
(x) Irregular Magic by ephemorescent
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unfinished and not being updated as of 4/18/20 - In this world, your worth is determined by a number. Only for Mattie, that number is zero. Matthia Somerhall's existence is a secret. Her parents hid her from the world because she is Zero-Affinity. Mattie is the middle-child of a family whose name is written into the Tome of Aster. Her older brother is the youngest High Wizard in centuries and her younger sister is a genius magical prodigy who entered Aitenwall University of Magic at age eleven. And then there's Mattie. She can't make the simplest flame or pop in and out of places. Labeled a "normie," Mattie struggles against the pressures of not being able to use magic in a world full of it. But this magical society is on the verge of collapse, and Mattie finds herself in the middle of it. With an amnesiac whose age constantly changes and a thief who has a knack for spatial manipulation, Mattie takes it upon herself to figure exactly who has made her life a living hell.
The Assassin's Blade (The Archangel Trilogy: Book One) SAMPLE by SicSemperT-Rex
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A storm is brewing in Vorbereich. Twenty years after a war with the Lindtin powers that ended in horrible losses for the country and its allies, the country is still as broken and divided as it was when the war ended... except, of course, for the ruling classes, who go to balls and dinner parties while the rest of the country struggles to survive. However, one man believes he can change that: a man that is known simply as the Archangel. Many believe that what he does is going to finally unify Vorbereich and bring the country back to the strength it had before the war. However, when an outlaw, an heir to a fortune, and a police inspector cross paths, it becomes clear to them that his intentions are less than pure. And that it's up to them to stop him, before another war breaks out. Note: This is a sample. The full book is currently available for preorder at https://www.amazon.com/Assassins-Blade-Archangel-Trilogy-Book-ebook/dp/B07J4FMGQX/ref=pd_ybh_a_20?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=HKB32PKKGJSGVGPGCXQB
Ruby Fire by Silverleaf1
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A certain darkness is needed to see the stars. Across the Cheris Sea, the evil kingdom of Zale grows more powerful with every passing day, gathering powerful weapons and individuals to launch a war that will destroy the world. The fate of billions of innocent people lies in the hands of four inexperienced young Elementals, joined by destiny and unlikely circumstances. But in a world where young teenagers learn to control the elements and fight against evil forces, anything is possible - especially the impossible. Evelyn Miradess is a former slave, lifted from a life on the plantations to live a life of magic and luxury in the wealthy Fire Faction. However, each day brings unexpected and nasty revelations about her powers and what it will mean to become a member of the Fire Faction, and she begins to doubt the integrity of the Fire Faction. She scarcely has time to begin her training before a series of unfortunate events whisks her into a mission to save the world - and try not to die in the process. Nerissa Keyers is the top student in her class of the Air Faction, coming from a wealthy and powerful class of senators and praetors. She was raised in the lap of luxury, living off the finest foods and looking down on the poor her whole life. Her final exam comes along, and she feels nothing but secure in her ability to score highest in her exam and follow her family's traditional trail through society - until she realizes that maybe, just maybe, there is more to life than money and power. Prince Jared & Princess Katerina are, quite obviously, the prince and princess of the Earth Faction, the poorest faction. Prince Jared travels overseas to the Fire Faction on a diplomatic meeting that he is loathe to attend. He returns to find his home - the Earth Faction - completely destroyed by Zale, the throne overthrown. He reunites with Princess Katerina, and together they set out to avenge their faction and protect all that they've stood for their whole lives.