A librarian with a mysterious past, a war hero with a secret, and the heist of a magic painting. THE LIBRARIAN OF CROOKED LANE is an intriguing new fantasy from C.J. Archer, the USA Today bestselling author of the Glass and Steele series.Librarian Sylvia Ashe knows nothing about her past, having grown up without a father and a mother who refused to discuss him. When she stumbles upon a diary that suggests she’s descended from magicians, she’s skeptical. After all, magicians are special, and she’s just an ordinary girl who loves books. She seeks the truth from a member of the most prominent family of magicians, but she quickly learns that finding the truth won’t be easy, especially when he turns out to be as artless as her, and more compelling and dangerous than books.War hero Gabe is gifted with wealth, a loving family, and an incredible amount of luck that saw him survive four harrowing years of a brutal war without injury. But not all injuries are visible. Burying himself in his work as a consultant for Scotland Yard, Gabe is going through the motions as he investigates the theft of a magician-made painting. But his life changes when he unwittingly gets Sylvia dismissed from her job and places her in danger.After securing her new employment in a library housing the world’s greatest collection of books about magic, Gabe and Sylvia’s lives become intwined as they work together to find both the painting and the truth about Sylvia’s past before powerful people can stop them.But sometimes the past is better left buried…

Award-winning author Carrie Anne Noble’s charming adult fantasy debut! Sure to enchant fans of The Spellshop and The Whimbrel House Series, The Gingerbread Queen is a fairytale-inspired walk through a lush yet perilous enchanted forest, complete with a villainous duck, an unexpected magical inheritance, and heartwarming romance.Once upon a time, Gretel defeated the witch of the gingerbread cottage and saved Hansel. Now, she must face what the witch left behind. Germany, 1825. Thirteen years ago, Gretel fled the witch’s gingerbread cottage with brother Hansel. She’s changed her name, lived quietly, and tried to overcome her past—yet gossiping neighbors accuse her of being the old witch’s protégé. When roguish Hansel stirs up the townsfolk’s wrath, she must flee to the gingerbread cottage she dreads.Deep within the enchanted forest, the white duck awaits Gretel’s return. He has plans to nudge her toward a dark, magical future. He doesn’t want to stay a duck forever, and she holds the key to his freedom.When compassion for the injured duck forces her to remain in the crumbling cottage, Gretel enlists the aid of town baker, Lukas. A spark of romance kindles between them but she does her best to douse it. No one back home would ever buy bread from the partner of an alleged witch. As the magic within Gretel grows, her hope falters. Could it be her fate to become the next cruel witch-queen to reign over the forest--and to forfeit any chance of a happily-ever-after with Lukas? How far will the wicked duck go to win his liberation?The Gingerbread Queen is book one in the Gingerbread Legacy duology from Carrie Anne Noble, winner of the 2016 Realm Award for Book of the Year. "I’ve been a fan of Carrie’s work since I was entranced with The Mermaid’s Sister and have read everything else she’s published. Her fun spins on fairy tales and fairy tale creatures have a charm I’ll always enjoy. — Jeff Wheeler, Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author"Carrie Anne Noble takes everything you’ve known about a familiar tale and turns it upside down, giving the reader a story of unexpected events, heart-stirring romance, and delightful characters.” — Christina Farley, author of the Gilded series"... a skillfully woven fairy tale inspired by Hansel and Gretel that asks 'what happened afterwards?' Just the right amounts of Germanic setting, magical characters, and heartfelt plot and creates a quietly mesmerizing story with a thoroughly satisfying ending. Also, the duck steals the show! Highly recommended for fairy tale fans." — Janeen Ippolito, Award-Winning Author of Met By Midnight

Fans of Sarah A. Parker and Penn Cole will love this sprawling new adult epic romantic fantasy, filled with dragons, deceit and a delicious slow-burn romance.She rides to claim her fate, he flies to burn it down.As the only woman in the Moontouched Brotherhood, Tani studies on the haughty island of Eavenfold surrounded by men who see her as an ill omen at best. Her Fate Ceremony is only days away, offering five possible escapes from the storm-locked island, but each with their own consequences.Lang, an insubordinate Crown Prince, holds the reins to one of the few true dragons left in the world. Sent to Eavenfold on a diplomatic mission by his warmongering father, he watches as the Brothers bestow a rare and unwanted Marriage Fate on Tani. Already her touch magic alarms him, but if she succeeds and marries the victor of the upcoming tournament, her power could topple empires.They both arrive at the games. Her, to claim her Fate. Him, to destroy it by any means possible.

From USA Today and #1 bestseller Morgan Rice, author of A Quest of Heroes (over 5,000 five star ratings) comes the long-awaited debut of a thrilling new epic fantasy series, ideal for fans of Rebecca Yarros, Brandon Sanderson, and Sarah J. Maas.“The beginnings of something remarkable are there.”--San Francisco Book Review (re A Quest of Heroes)?????When Seraphina Stormborn is recruited into Elemental Hall, a brutal, five-year magic academy where recruits learn to harness the powers of the five primal elements for both creation and destruction, she faces trials, monsters and power surpassing her wildest dreams. Yet her greatest trial of all may be love: as she makes friends and enemies, Sera finds herself romantically torn between the noble-born Orion and the mysterious, shadowy Darius…ELEMENTAL HALL propels us into an adventurous new fantasy realm filled with peril and promise, where the forces of destiny intertwine with love and magic, and where only the strong and self-sacrificing can survive. This series takes us on a gripping journey with unexpected turns and edge-of-your-seat suspense, drawing us deep into its brutal and magical universe. Catering to both young adult and mature audiences, ELEMENTAL HALL presents a clean, innovative twist on the fantasy genre, ensuring that you'll be hooked until the very last page.Future books in the series will soon be available!From USA Today and #1 bestseller Morgan Rice, author of A Quest of Heroes (over 5,000 five star ratings) comes a long-awaited new epic fantasy series. ELEMENTAL HALL: NAUTICA is the first book in the ELEMENTAL HALL series.“Morgan Rice's imagination is limitless!”--Books and Movie Reviews (Roberto Mattos)?????“Has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers.”--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos (re The Sorcerer’s Ring)?????“A spirited fantasy ….Only the beginning of what promises to be an epic young adult series.”--Midwest Book Review (re A Quest of Heroes)?????“Action-packed …. Rice's writing is solid and the premise intriguing.”--Publishers Weekly (re A Quest of Heroes)?????“A powerful opener to a series [that] will produce a combination of feisty protagonists and challenging circumstances to thoroughly involve not just young adults, but adult fantasy fans who seek epic stories fueled by powerful friendships and adversaries.”--Midwest Book Review (Diane Donovan) (re A Throne for Sisters)?????“Action-packed …. Rice's writing is solid and the premise intriguing.”--Publishers Weekly (re A Quest of Heroes)?????“Morgan is one of my favorite authors and is close to the very top of my list. Another little hint: pick up ‘Transmission’ by miss Rice. I could not put it down and go to bed!!”--Reader review (re A Quest of Heroes and Transmission)?????“Buy this book it is more than worth three bucks. It was so good I finished it in a day the story never gets slow and this series will dig into your very being with each word you read and you can't help but fall in love with the characters, despise the villains, and relish in the adventure.”--Reader review (re A Quest of Heroes)?????

An old enemy returns for vengeance, now stronger than ever. With the awakening of dark magic, the Old Ones, the creatures of the darkness which once roamed in the Seven Realms, appear once again. People are going missing and whispers about a rebellion spread all over the kingdom. And now, the Protectors are needed more than ever.Life for eighteen-year-old Anna Clayton is simple in Aerlion, one of the realms connected to the capital city of Ardria. But everything changes when she is chosen as the new Protector of her realm. She now has to protect the realms and fight against the threats to the kingdom she despises so much. There are many things she has to do, but so little time to learn. The enemy is close now and Anna has to learn how to be a Protector before the darkness destroys the kingdom.

An Element of Magic is the second book in The Broken Spell series; a clean YA epic fantasy exploring the boundaries of an uncharted world and the friendships that make it magical.It’s been three months since the fake queen was defeated, and Prince Brave is seriously grumpy. His magical elements are misbehaving, he has no friends, and his mother is hiding vital truths. When a shocking announcement throws him back into the spotlight, Brave must call on new allies to face the strange, deadly threats that are now rising against him.True loves the freedom of her new wings, but her family’s selfish plans are closing in. To escape, she accepts the royal court's offer: a dangerous and impossible quest riddled with secrets. To survive the unknown, she'll have to rely on her wits—and her ability to fly.Elsewhere, the kingdom rebuilds in the wake of the fake queen’s dark deeds, and in a hidden corner something nameless and loathsome awakens.About this series:Genre: fantasy and magic, epic fantasy, sword & sorcery, action and adventure, coming of age, mythical and magical creatures, mage academyAudience: Middle-grade, children, teen, young adult, adultSetting: kingdom in alternate-renaissance times with elemental magic usersReader age: 10+Explicit language: NoneCompleteness: an ongoing seriesSimilar/influenced by: Harry Potter, Keeper of the Lost Cities, The Ranger's Apprentice_____________________________________________________________________The Broken Spell Series:**1. The Dangers of Being Brave & True2. An Element of Magic3. Guardians of the Spell4. Rise of the Grindragon5. Coming 2026!Extras:1.1 – Short story: Riley’s Revenge3.1 - Prequel: An Enchanted Man_____________________________________________________________________An enchanting fantasy series that will keep you reading and wanting more!