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Heart of Crystal

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Ever since her family was kidnapped, Azara, a woman of fire mage stock, has survived with a warrior's will and the hope of one day finding them. Whispers of their fate have finally led her to the Empire, where her brother and sister are now prized possessions of His Celestial Majesty's court. Unable to immediately negotiate their freedom, Azara reluctantly agrees to the Emperor's suggestion: accompany his devoted magus Jin across their rival's border in search of other fire mages while her siblings remain in the Emperor's hands.

Posing as married tea merchants, Azara and Jin's masquerade begins. For a fierce young woman devoted to a heartening cause, and a man beholden to his duties, it's an uneasy alliance-but one that quickly turns passionate.

It's also a dangerous proposition, for although the attraction between Jin and Azara is real, both the Emperor and Azara have ulterior motives. It's only when Azara explores her unique powers and puts her faith in Jin that their fight for family-and for their very destiny-can succeed.

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The Enchanted Divide

Elara Ravenshade has always known she was different. In a world where magic is outlawed and feared, whispers of forbidden power have haunted her dreams and ignited her imagination. Trapped in a mundane life in her isolated village, she longs for a destiny that feels just out of reach. When a mysterious letter arrives on her doorstep, summoning her to the legendary Academy of Nyx, Elara is thrust into a world of enchantment, danger, and ancient secrets. The Academy, hidden deep within the Forbidden Forest, is a training ground for those born with magic-a gift Elara never truly understood but now must master to survive. As she navigates the Academy's treacherous halls, Elara discovers she is more than just a student. She is the key to a prophecy that could either heal their fractured world or destroy it entirely. But not everyone at the Academy welcomes her with open arms. Among her allies and rivals is Kael, a brooding and enigmatic boy whose dark past intertwines with her own in ways neither of them could have foreseen. Torn between her growing powers, forbidden connections, and the weight of a destiny she didn't choose, Elara must uncover the truth about her lineage and the Academy's darkest secrets. Can she rise above the fear and mistrust to unite a divided world, or will the forces of darkness consume her and everything she loves? Fans of magical academies, forbidden romance, and epic self-discovery will be spellbound by The Enchanted Divide, a thrilling tale of courage, love, and the power of embracing who you truly are.