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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.
Dark Tidings by KenMagee
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What happens when ancient magic collides with the internet? One thing is certain, modern life will never be the same again. A thousand years ago, a young thief, Tung, and a disgraced wizard, Madrick, are thrust together in an executioner's dungeon. In the darkness, Madrick reveals an incredible secret about a legendary spell. The great spell helps them escape their prison cell... and eventually their century. Catapulted into the present day, their lives collide with Michael, a computer hacker who plans to destroy the world's largest bank. But sinister people are tracking their every move and they will stop at nothing to steal their spell. **Please note, for copyright reasons, the complete story has not been published here.
Dead-or-Alive by ObsidianWars
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Murderous pirates, battleships galore, and too much treasure for one man to hold. What else could anyone ask for? Captain Nathaniel Thatcher sails alongside his scurvy crew raiding merchant ships, hunting booty, and most importantly scouring ports for rum. With his right-hand, Matthias Clarke, keeping his recklessness at a minimum, the Captain became the envy of the five seas. Whether it was his power, money, liquor, or constant 'companionship' that drew people towards him, they all had one thing in common. They wanted him. Dead-or-Alive. Sybil Collier was no exception. On the eve of her father's disappearance, she knew something was awry. Her mother had pushed her to set her worries aside, because there had not been an accident in the mines for over a decade, but when rumors of pirates raiding a mine on the coast for treasure flooded the village, Sybil's heart sunk. Her father had vanished without a trace, while the other miners remained behind and not a single lick of treasure went missing. Now on the prowl for any clues, Sybil knows her only chance of finding her father is with Captain Thatcher's help. Not that he is at all willing or interested in helping a miner's daughter. Highest Ranking Fantasy: 7/22/17 #629
An Unlikely Bride by loganmiehl
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No one can hide a secret forever. Everyone knows that Kalinda only agreed to marry Prince Egil because the union was decreed at her birth. Not only is Egil from a depressing and faraway kingdom, but he makes his hatred towards her undeniably clear after their first greeting. So when Egil is murdered the night before the wedding, all eyes turn to Kalinda in accusation. Now the kingdoms are either fighting to provide her refuge, or destroy her completely. But as Kalinda flees to escape with her life, she discovers that she is not the only one who's keeping secrets. "An Unlikely Bride" is the tale of a fiery princess and her journey to unearth the past. Will she run from the truth, or will she become the heroine her people need, no matter how unlikely? NOW AVAILABLE AS A FREE EBOOK AT: www.loganmiehl.com Amazon Reader Reviews: "I was captivated the moment I began this delightful story. It took me on twists and turns I never anticipated and enjoyed reading Kalinda's journey and story of discovery from beginning to end. Highly recommend." "This book is a quick read, detailing the events of a princess who is imprisoned for supposedly destroying the prince she was intended to marry. Through twists and turns that lead to an unexpected ending, this tale will leave you wanting to know more about the unlikely bride and anxious to read more from this author."
A Game Of Changing Tides by haileya17
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[Watty's 2018 shortlist] Adelyn's quick hands and knack for thievery had a bad habit of putting her in dangerous situations, but forcing her into the path of Nikolai Kors was the worst of them all. A pirate captain with years of death and destruction under his belt, Nikolai has spent ages searching for the one thing that could make every loss, gamble and lie worth it, and Adelyn is the one person who knows where it is. But when fate strikes, it's revealed that Adelyn is more than just a common thief that stole a watch: she's the second piece to the puzzle Nik has been desperate to solve. Together, Nikolai and Adelyn must venture the seven seas and battle monsters of every kind. Should they succeed, Adelyn would have enough money to buy herself out of the life of thievery she's been living for years, but Nikolai hasn't been entirely honest with her... because there's a whole lot more than just riches at the end of this game.
The Rebel Assassin by 18gooda
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THIRD BOOK IN THE GUARDIAN CYCLE cover by @spicemeup Morane has made and broken more alliances than she can count. But with the revolution growing ever closer to exploding into open war, she must find alliances she can trust - outside Solangia. More than that, she needs to find the third Guardian before anyone else, and figure out how a revolution that has always failed can topple the royal throne. Is it possible for there to be a clear victor in a kingdom that's riddled with lies and deceit? Now that she knows the full extent of the lies she's been told, it is clearer than ever that nothing and no one is as they seem. Not even, especially not even, those she thought she knew best.
Lady of the Mysts |  No Longer Available by Prisim
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Forbidden to ever marry or have children of their own, the Ladies of the Mysts are as feared as they are respected. Kidnapped on their eighth birthday, girls who possess The Spark are raised to become loyal members of their order. Their magical ability keeps a Lady of the Myst by the side of every King or Lord in the land, becoming an enforcer to their laws and beliefs. Ezekiel has never feared the Ladies in their silken robes of cobalt. After all, his village hasn't seen a girl taken in over a century. When two members of the order come in the night, abducting his best friend Rowan, Ezekiel vows to rescue her at any cost. Years later, his path once again crosses with her captors. When his rescue mission leads to his entrapment, Ezekiel discovers there is more to the mystery of the Ladies of the Mysts than even they realize. ___ This story was posted to Wattpad and only Wattpad. If you're seeing this note and you're not reading it on Wattpad...it was stolen. So please get your butt over to Wattpad and read it by the actual author, Prisim, and not the thief who couldn't be bother to even delete this message let alone write their own unique story. NANOWRIMO 2014
The Rogue Guardian by 18gooda
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SEQUEL TO THE ROYAL THIEF cover by @Iukeh3mmings Jaden has disappeared, leaving only an enigmatic note to guide Morane. The instructions: Go to Port Maenar, the birthplace of the revolution, to find his "friend"-- a man famous in seven countries for killing without mercy. Here, in a city riddled with tunnels, spies, and thieves' dens, she will come face to face with Wes, Jaden's one-time student. Here she will once again question her loyalties, choose her allies, and dare to fight as she uncovers the truth behind the rebels's prophecy. But she cannot outrun the secrets. The rebels, the ambassador, the Sage, even Luca are looking for her-- but one of them has betrayed her. Who can she trust in a city of liars? As the Guardian Cycle continues, only one thing is certain: nothing is as it seems.
Indigo (NaNoWriMo13) by Skyhuntress
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In a cityscape populated by individuals with magically inclined abilities powered by Colour, Athira is a hunter. Known only as the Owl, a notorious criminal with allegiances to none but herself, she searches for answers from the worst the city has to offer. No one is above her notice, and once noticed, there is no escape. When her search leads to a series of magical disturbances and a girl who was supposed to be dead, Athira's world of solitude shatters. Predictions from the lost Colour mark her friend a saviour, and as an ancient horror begins to rise, Athira starts to wonder who she should have been hunting all these years.
Wishes | ✔️ by Lauren_Chow
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A girl with a heart of gold, beauty, and grace. Not to mention a dragon as a pet. What could possibly be wrong? Probably the fact she's trapped inside a lamp. __________________ Re-edited as of 5/22/2021 : new edits and changes to the plot