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The Baby and the Battlefield by CarolinaC
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A baby? On a battlefield? Marcus is a clerk in the Imperial army. When he finds an abandoned baby on a battlefield, he has no idea what to do with her. His best friend is no help; he thinks Marcus is a sucker for taking the kid in. The slave who ends up babysitting the child is no better; she thinks Marcus has ulterior motives - bad ones. Not only that, but two mysterious female assassins appear on the scene. Whether they intend to harm the baby or protect her, Marcus isn't sure. It doesn't help that the assassins have magical cloaks that allow them to turn into birds at any time. Marcus and his friends soon find themselves caught up in things they doesn't understand: the child has some connection to an ancient prophecy, one that could have implications for fate of the Empire itself.
The Lost Redeemer (Aeonica #1) by DavidMusk
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Aeons once ruled the world. Now, their empire lies in ruin, and the survivors hide on the fringes of society. Nahlia is a librarian's apprentice who's obsessed with Aeon lore, scavenging for hints of their legendary power. But others are searching too, including the Templars who seek to hunt down the Aeon survivors. When the Templars attack her family, Nahlia is forced to infiltrate a secret academy and rise beyond everything she's ever known. https://davidmusk.com/books/aeonica-the-lost-redeemer
The Gauntlet (The Gauntlet #1) by words_are_weapons
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Codi James is a chronic underachiever. A straight C student, her life is going nowhere. Causing havoc at yet another school it looks like she's heading for another expulsion, until one teacher decides to call in a favour from an old friend. Codi is sent to the one place where her aggression might do her some good. Joining the underdeveloped Brax-Delta training academy, Codi is set on the long, bruising path to compete as a champion in the Gauntlet Tournament. Thrown together with a team of other misfits and under the tutorage of a frustrated veteran, she has one chance left to prove that she's more than just a struggling orphan. Never underestimate a desperate person. WINNER OF 2014 WATTPAD PRIZE FOR BEST EPIC
U.N.E. by Captius
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The year is 2043 and the nations of the world find themselves almost powerless against an unknown enemy known as Unknown Entities, or U.N.E.'s. The Worlds best weapon against these hideous creatures from space are the giant Mech's and their pilots who stand on the front lines and fight a never ending stream of U.N.E.'s to protect their lands, nations, and friends from harm. Two young pilots from very different worlds come together at a secret weapons facility as the next generation of Mech's are ready to hit the front line. One is a young British pilot born and raised in combat who is haunted by horrible memories, while the other is an American pilot who has never seen combat but has never found anything or anyone that can best her. Can these two young officers set aside their differences and pride and do what needs to be done? Or will they falter when it matters most?
The Immortal Chronicles | | b o o k 2 by emporiums
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[FANTASY ADVENTURE NOVEL] In the midst of a civil war, chaos arises from separate reaches of the nine countries. Vene Aminoff, a dangerous force graduated from her training as an assassin, threatens the balance of the undercover sorcerers seeking to overthrow fair judgement of the kingdoms. Her actions stir up the once "peaceful" lives held by homicidal Beck Dedrick within the civil war, as well as tender-hearted Cirian Wiltshire of Anjour. Pursued for her acts of murder, Vene Aminoff struggles to complete her final kills while dodging Beck, a trained hitman under strict loyalty to General Myron Conroy of Valens. From the opposite end of the nine countries, Attus Sally, a warm sailor of the eastern seas, takes on an independent task of hunting a deadly band of thugs who terrorize the Southern Wastelands of Faymoore. Terrified of the fate his wife may endure, Attus embarks on an arctic journey through the Wastelands, encountering and suffering the extreme among his own loyal troop of sailors from his ship. Throughout the course of "The Immortal Chronicles", the four characters exhibited in this book confront one another through a strangely unexpected turn of events circling around the lore of the prelude: "Avarice of the Sea". This book can be read separately.
The Truth in The Sword: The Hiisi Chronicles Book 1 by gllaurich
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Artemis Moonknight has a problem. She has a year to return her dead mestari's sword to another mestari or his soul will be doomed forever. Normally that's not a big deal, except that she's a Halfling, and only elves are allowed to become blade dancers these days. To make matters worse, Artemis has found only one elf that was worth a damn, and now he's dead. If she's discovered, she's dead. If she fails, her mestari's soul is doomed. And as if things weren't complicated enough already, the hiisi, half demon half something else have been found far away from their normal hunting grounds. Is it just a coincidence or something more?
Fever Blood by Halcyon15
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When Laidu, a half-human, half-dragon Ranger, rescues a mysterious girl from slavers, he doesn't know it but he's in for a world of trouble. Teaming up with an insane scholar, a chatty assassin, and two mercenaries, they go to take the girl -Kyra- home. But as they begin to journey onward, they are pursued by a relentless, unkillable monster, hellbent on ending Kyra's life. And Laidu is hearing voices in his head, voices beckoning him to join them in madness, to give in to the dragon within. In this world of old magic and ancient struggles, the Wheel of Time meets Skyrim in a tale of courage, love, heroism, and atonement where old kings rise and immortals die.
King's Exile: Book 1Teaser Preview by WilliamCulbertson
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Follow the adventures of Dax, the exiled young king of West Landly, as he struggles to find safety in a world of danger.
King's Dragon: Book 2 Teaser Preview by WilliamCulbertson
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Twelve years ago, Dax, rightful king of West Landly was forced to flee into exile. Now he has become an expert warrior for hire. However, he has tired of commanding mercenaries in a series of regional skirmishes. Commandant Renshau had just the thing, an assignment as a political advisor. Dax relished the new challenge, but being a political advisor was more dangerous than he had thought-much more dangerous! From the book: Dragons at war... The rest was a confusion of impressions. The dust lit up with a blazing reddish-yellow glow followed by a monstrous roar. A wave of heat swept over them. They continued to ride for a few moments, but they encountered a drift of overthrown horses and riders. Captain Baffen signaled a halt. Once the drumbeat of their horses hooves were silent, he heard a cacophony of shrieks and screams from all around. Another great gout of fire swept towards them, and the roar drowned out the heart-rending cries for help. This time they saw the fire as it swept towards them. They were in a shallow depression below the level of the rest of the plain, and the searing heat from the inferno swept just over their heads like a beacon from left to right. They started forward again, but a great wind followed the fire. It swept the dust away as they came onto level ground. That was when they saw the dragon.
Legacy of the Necromancer [Legacy, BK1 - Completed] by Sachula
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Powerless in a family of Necromancers, Ezra has struggled to fit in his whole life. Going off to a normal college life seemed like the perfect place to escape the harsh realities of home. But when the girl he's had a crush on since they were eight is forced into an arranged marriage with another, darker, Necromancer family, Ezra returns and does the only thing he can to save her - he volunteers to take the test that will name him a full Necromancer, and her betrothed - if he survives. During the test, Ezra learns he isn't as powerless as he thought. Secrets and hidden truths are revealed that are all connected to the Reinhardt family, all of whom were thought to have been killed by the Necromancer's worse enemy, the Witches. Witches that are hell-bent on ridding the world of the 'black arts'. With the help of an unlikely ally and a raven familiar, Ezra has the power to save the girl he loves and his kind, too, if he can master it in time. ~Highest rank: #7 in Paranormal: 3/22/18, Featured in Paranormal: 12/5/17 ~ Genre: Paranormal/Fantasy ~ Completed