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Hotel Ambrose by mchawkinsauthor
Hotel Ambrose
mchawkinsauthor
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Two runaway children steal a baby and attempt to raise it themselves in the world's most haunted hotel. To Ben and Sophie the abandoned hotel seems like the perfect place to hide. No adult will ever find them there. Within its strange walls they can be whatever they imagine: the world's youngest hoteliers, husband and wife - even parents. Then guests start arriving: the Ape and its master, the Egyptian man and his young daughter, and of course, Death. As Ben and Sophie slowly unravel the hotel's secrets, they realise they could become Death's next victims. They must find a way to warn him. If only they could talk to ghosts. Hotel Ambrose is an urban fantasy novel set in the 1980s. It will appeal to fans of Piranesi, Stranger Things, and Stephen King.
Complete Without You (ONC 2022) by Voyageavecmoi
Complete Without You (ONC 2022)
Voyageavecmoi
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  • Parts 15
Sadie takes her dream trip to Australia where she embraces solo travel life until she crosses paths with quirky Irish traveller Neil. The two discover they share more than their love for adorable Aussie animals as they complete bucket lists they'd planned with their exes. As their connection strengthens, Sadie considers unsettling her newfound peace and self-acceptance for a connection she'd thought impossible since her destructive break-up. Amby's Contemporary Novella Favourite 2024 ONC Shortlisted Story 2022 Featured on Ambassador's 'Lattes and Life' chapter of the 'Ambassador's Picks' book (April 2025) ContemporaryLit's 'Hot Encounters' (Dec 2024) 'Contemporary LGBTQIAP+' (June 2024) reading lists Romance's 'Slow Burn' reading list (June 2024) StoriesUndiscovered 'Tales of the Heart' reading list (May 2022) Copyright all rights reserved 2025
A Touch of Moonlight |ONC 2022| by Jagermeanshunter
A Touch of Moonlight |ONC 2022|
Jagermeanshunter
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  • Parts 7
People in the city of Straga are dying. Rumor is spreading that Olesya Volinski--the daughter of a confessed witch--is responsible. She isn't responsible. She's just another victim. Waking up in a forest in the dead of winter soaked in her own blood was not how Olesya planned to begin her 25th year. Now she's in a race against time and the Church to find the true culprit behind the murders, including her own. When a stranger appears, claiming he knows her and what happened to her, Olesya finds herself pulled into a world of vicious magic and lovely monsters. If she can't find the culprit, she risks catapulting Straga into a full-fledged witchhunt. That, she doesn't think she'll survive.
Blood-Bound [ Lore of Penrua: Book I ] by MinaParkes
Blood-Bound [ Lore of Penrua: Book I ]
MinaParkes
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  • Parts 87
A LINE UNBROKEN. A TRUTH UNSPOKEN. Born into wealth and privilege as the niece of an emperor, Starborn Lady Mhera never dreamt that tragedy would shatter her world. But darkness roils beneath the peaceful facade of the Holy City: a rebellion is brewing among the Arcborn-the dangerous, magic-blooded undercaste of Penrua-and they will stop at nothing to destroy the peace of the realm. That much is proven to Mhera when she is just a girl and her greatest treasure is taken from her. Years later, still wounded by the evil the Arcborn wrought against her, she is on the brink of professing her final vows as a nun...but before she can accept the life of safety and solitude she doesn't truly desire, she is offered a chilling compromise with fate that threatens everything she has ever known. FIRST PLACE WINNER - 2018 Clash of Swords (hosted by The Fae Folk) - Dark Fantasy Category SECOND PLACE WINNER - 2018 Sunset Awards - Fantasy Category SECOND PLACE - 2018 X Factor Awards - Overall!
Heir of Death by Jagermeanshunter
Heir of Death
Jagermeanshunter
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Cassia Auralius is farther from home than she's ever been before. Trapped on the war-torn island of Brunia with only enemies and strangers as companions, she knows death will haunt every step. She needs allies--true allies--if she hopes to survive her god-given trials and return to her empire, and knows where she can find them. Calix Julianus has managed to kill a death-maiden. He doesn't know if his success spells victory or doom for himself and his men. He does know that the death-maidens cannot be allowed to exist. It is his duty to eradicate them, the only way to protect his chosen queen and her empire. Elias Lucans has been taken fully into Prince Malitech's confidence and finds himself drawn into plans designed by the prince's death-maiden, Igraine. Dark and mysterious, she brings with her promises of magic and power beyond his imagining. She doesn't just offer the empire of Metus, she offers the world. A danger begins to rise, threatening not just Metus, but the world. Cover made by @StormRidden
The Devil's Bones | The Cave of Wonders: Book 2 by mchawkinsauthor
The Devil's Bones | The Cave of Wonders: Book 2
mchawkinsauthor
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  • Parts 139
Something powerful is drawing Ward back to Devil's Island. Something he thought he had forgotten. He must evade vicious lighthouse keeper George Jaggles in order to rescue it, but Jaggles will soon be the least of his worries. Because an assassin is on his tail. With Nick gone on a journey to the other side of the world, the clans have been thrown into chaos. The Scowerers have botched a robbery and Lightfinger has been imprisoned. When Ward's dore turns up at Carmen's house, Carmen suspects Ward may be in trouble too. The Devil's Bones is the sequel to The Seven Sleepers.
Ink Forged by Jagermeanshunter
Ink Forged
Jagermeanshunter
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  • Parts 43
All Encants are now required by law to be part of a guild in order to keep track of them. In order to control their magic. Even with no family or friends to miss her absence, Maevus Kildaren is still uneager to be coerced into a life suddenly filled with strangers. Ordered by the Queen into one of the largest and most prominent guilds in the capital city, Maevus soon finds guild life to be far different from what she expected. But changing times don't allow for peace. A mysterious contract and an order from the queen forces Maevus into partnering with one of the guild's most powerful Encants, known only by the name of Volt. No one can tell her what his real name is. All she knows is he's brimming with magic and dangerous. But he may just be the only way to stay alive in a city with dangers at every turn. Copyright © 2018
Heir of the Gods by Jagermeanshunter
Heir of the Gods
Jagermeanshunter
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  • Parts 64
Darkness is creeping in from the edges of the empire. A threat that has been all but lost to history is rising again. Cassia Auralius is the first female Heir of the Empire of Metus to not abdicate her right to the throne. Behind her is a line of warrior-kings and sacred laws. Before her is an uncertain future painted in blood. Opposed by her father and challenged by her brothers, Cassia must first prove herself worthy of the throne gifted by the gods. Ancient trials--trials she must not fail--will test her strength, both of her mind and her heart. The first trial--three long travel years cut off from her family and her own nobility--will soon begin. If Cassia can survive, she will be one step closer to her throne. A throne that will soon be under a threat she could never have imagined. Cassia will need allies, both common and strange to defeat this threat. If she fails in this, she will lose not only her throne, but her empire. Amazing cover by @StormRidden Copyright © 2019
The Soul Collector by Jagermeanshunter
The Soul Collector
Jagermeanshunter
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  • Parts 58
Galloway works for Hell as a Soul Collector, but that's not all she does. She's also a Hunter, doing what she can to make up for the fact that sometimes, she takes good people to Hell too. Hell frowns upon her extracurricular activities and assigns her a Hellhound to keep an eye on her, except, he doesn't like to follow the rules either. Galloway hunts to try and keep what is left of her Soul, but if she's not careful, she might lose it permanently. |The Soul Collector Duology Book 1| Cover made by @CaroDelMonte Copyright © 2017
Flying by CarolineDonica
Flying
CarolineDonica
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  • Parts 45
Grabbing my arm, he forces me to my feet. Roughly, he binds my hands together and leaves a long strand of rope which he attaches to his own wrist. "Now, you're going to tell me how to find my brother," he orders. "And why would I do that, James?" "Actually, it's Captain. Captain Hook." Seizing the front of my shirt, he yanks me towards him so our faces are only a few inches apart. My dark flashing eyes meet his cold blue gaze. "You will do as I say or pay the price." Synopsis: Jimmy has been the guardian of Neverland longer than she can remember. She thinks solitude suits her well as the magical island is carefully guarded from outside worlds. However, one day, a strange boy washes up on the shore. His complicated past, uncertain future, and outlaw brother threaten Jimmy's sanctuary. Awards: 1st Place Fantasy Winner - World of Champions 2018 Speciality Award Winner - The Blue Jay Awards Winner of the Week - The Monthly Book Awards 2nd place in Fantasy - 2018 Brewing Flair Award Fantasy Genre Runner Up - Earnesty Writer's Awards 2018 1st Place Fantasy Winner - The Royalty Book Awards 1st Place Fantasy Winner - The Goddess Awards 1st Place Fantasy - The Blue Rose Awards Hall Of Fame - The Prism Awards 1st Place Fantasy Winner - The Sunshine Awards 2nd Place Fantasy Winner - The Chaos Awards 2nd Place Fantasy Winner - The Stardust Awards Reviews: "...so mysterious and fun that I to read it all at once. I couldn't put my phone down! Your story is very engaging and amazing!" "I found the book very creative, the idea of setting it in Neverland yet changing the characters from their traditional roles is a great idea. The plot is gripping and interesting. It is full of dramatic surprises and great characters that make the book suspenseful and fun to read." "I love your take on Neverland. Adding Greek mythology was really a nice touch. Jimmy is an unusual character and she seems very opinionated (in a good way), and is very relatable...I love this book!"