SHORTLISTED: Aurealis Awards 2023 Best Fantasy Novel WINNER: Queer Indie Awards 2023 Best Debut NovelA bond she didn’t choose.A love she can’t escape.A creature so powerful it bends the limits of time…Smart, sassy, and sanguine, Des Mildue is a traveling sellsword in Rescalin, a dry and dusty kingdom full of rogues, opportunists, and thieves. She keeps her nose clean, brazens it out with a blade when she can’t, and keeps others at arm’s length where they can’t mess up her plans.That is, until a sword fight gone wrong leaves her tied by blood to the first dragon hatched in centuries. Suddenly, Des has to contend with a new voice in her head: haughty, willful Esquidamelion. Des wants to leave Squid by the roadside, but the blood bond has other ideas.With half the world on their tail - including Liv, her beautiful, faithless ex who Des is definitely over - Des must search for answers for why so many are willing to kill, maim and torture to get their hands on Squid. But she’s beginning to suspect her blood bond has tied her not only to a dragon, but to a fight for Rescalin’s future……and no one else even knows it’s at risk.If you like the kind of story that grabs you by the shirtfront and hauls you through mystery, magic, adventure and betrayal, with a side of sapphic romance, pick up The Blood-Born Dragon, first in a new trilogy from debut author J.C. Rycroft.

He’s going to save the kingdom. But first he must save the life of a dead man.Someone is killing the king’s healers—a sure sign that an assassination is planned. Hamal is the least likely hero, but he is the only healer in history who thinks raising the dead is easy.Explore a unique fantasy world where powerful gifts live side by side: flamemakers, weathermakers, growers, artists, jewelers, seers, alchemists...and healers, like Hamal. This is a clean, hope-filled fantasy suitable for adults, families, and readers ages 10+.“Hope prevails in this fantastic world of mystery and intrigue.”— Jane and Steve Lambert, Five in a Row curriculum“No library should be devoid of Hamal or his humble, healing hands.”— Amanda Allpress, Teen Services Librarian“Absolutely love this book. From the 1st chapter to the last this story is interesting and captivating. I’m currently reading it for the 2nd time.”— Amazon reviewer“Incredible, incredible book.”— Amazon reviewer

Arthurian tradition has followed two distinct paths. Medieval romance depicts the spectacular capital of Camelot and a land of armored knights, jousts, and fantastical adventures. More recent researchers have focused on identifying the real King Arthur, if such a person existed, in the early days of the Dark Ages. Dark Age Monarch: The Reign of King Arthur blends the two strands together in an inventive re-telling that maintains elements of the traditional tale but set in a historical perspective—with a bit of magic thrown into the mix.Following the Roman exodus in the early 5th Century, Britain was fractured into petty fiefdoms that left the island vulnerable to foreign invaders. At a point where it appeared the Angles and Saxons would erase the British heritage, Arthur emerged as both a King and the Leader of Battles. His reign unified the land and preserved the Britons' way of life long enough to be remembered throughout history.

Five friends awaken in a city without sound, without people… and without memory of how they got there.As they try to make sense of the strange and silent world around them, they are forced to confront the darkness within themselves—and something even darker stalking the streets. Whispers echo from unseen corners, pasts resurface, and choices must be made that could mean life or death—not just for them, but for everyone they’ve ever loved.As the pieces of their shattered reality slowly come together, one terrifying question remains:Did they survive the end of the world… or cause it?“Void Fate” is a genre-bending psychological thriller that grips you from the first page and never lets go. For fans of Silent Hill, Stephen King, and Donnie Darko.

The first book in the fantasy Ascension series that NYT bestselling author Susan Dennard called "perfect for fans of Sarah J Maas."On the day of her Presenting, in front of the entire Byern Court, seventeen-year-old Cyrene Strohm's lifelong plans come to fruition when she's chosen for one of the most prestigious positions in her homeland--an Affiliate to the Queen.Or so she thinks.When Cyrene receives a mysterious letter and an unreadable book, she finds nothing is as it seems. Thrust into a world of dangerous political intrigue and deadly magic, Cyrene's position only grows more treacherous when she finds herself drawn to the one man she can never have...King Edric himself.Cyrene must decide if love is truly worth the price of freedom.

Review "With rich romance and twisty political intrigue, The Affiliate is a breakneck fantasy ride that's perfect for fans of The Selection or Throne of Glass." --Susan Dennard, New York Times bestselling author of TRUTHWITCH"Linde delivers a lush, evocative fantasy full of thrills and romance. I can't wait to read the next book!"--Gennifer Albin, New York Times bestselling author CREWEL"Hold on tight! These twists will leave you reeling! Magic, mayhem, and romance to satisfy anyfantasy lover." --Wendy Higgins, New York Times bestselling author of THE GREAT HUNT"The Affiliate is a lush world of myth, prophecy, andpolitics,filled with sexy kings and princes, a scheming court, and athousand years of mystery. I couldn't put it down!" --Bethany Hagen, author of LANDRY PARK "Romantic and mysterious! K.A. Linde has created a compelling world that is easy to get lost in, and will leave you craving the next in the Ascension series." --Molly McAdams, New York Times bestselling author"Bursting with captivating intrigue, fast-paced action and simmering passion, The Affiliate is fantasy at its finest! This lush world will leave you hungry for more!" --S.C. Stephens, #1 New York Times bestselling author About the Author K.A. Linde is the USA Today bestselling author of more thantwenty novels including the Avoiding series and the Record series. Shehas aMasters degree in political science from the University ofGeorgia, wasthe head campaign worker for the 2012 presidential campaign at theUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and served as thehead coach of the Duke University dance team. She loves reading fantasynovels,geeking out over Star Wars, binge-watching Supernatural, and dancing in her spare time.She currently lives in Lubbock, Texas, with her husband and two super adorable puppies.Visit her online at kalinde.com and on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @authorkalinde.Join her newsletter at kalinde.com/subscribe for exclusive content, free books, and giveaways every month.