When a young man chooses a forbidden calling, he must prove his worth . . . or watch his kingdom fall.Sixteen-year-old Augum Stone is a warlock prodigy suffocating under the weight of expectations. Students idolize him. Nobles plot to exploit him. Commoners think he’s a miracle-maker. And with invasion looming, his already war-weakened kingdom expects him to be its champion.But Augum doesn’t want to be a pawn in someone else’s game. He'll forge his own path: that of the Arcaner—not a warlock or a knight, but a lethal combination of both. Legend says Arcaners once had the power to summon dragons. If true, it could change everything.Resurrecting the Arcaner path comes with consequences, however. Scandal. Malice. Treachery. And a harrowing test of character.He must survive.He must prove he’s worthy of an ancient path.And he must save the kingdom . . . before it’s too late.* * *Sever Bronny is the Amazon bestselling author of the epic coming of age series The Arinthian Line, Fury of a Rising Dragon, and Chronicles of Anna Atticus Stone.Suitable reader age: 10 to retireeGenres: Young adult fantasy, sword and sorcery, coming of age, fantasy, action and adventure, epic, mystery.Explicit language: MildViolence: Mild to mediumBurden's Edge paperback page count: 410

Winner of the Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal for Magic & Wizardry ?????A tarot reader with a dangerous past. Two mortal enemies. And a conspiracy that could burn it all down.In the perfect world of the Via Sancta, magical power flows through intricate tattoos on your skin. They promote harmony and suppress base urges like greed, lust, and anger.But sometimes the marks invert—driving you mad.Alexei Bryce hunts these deviants for the Church, secretly hoping to find the dark mage who turned his brother. The trail leads to Kasia Novak, a cartomancer who is more than she seems. The cards say they are fated to fall in love—if they can survive long enough.Because now that same dark mage has infiltrated the city’s wards and is hunting Kasia.Alexei and the nightmage called Malach fought on opposite sides of the bloody civil war years before. But despite the Church’s claim of victory, the conflict is far from over. And Alexei will discover that his faith’s triumph over the darkest recesses of the human soul is more fragile than he ever imagined.Praise for City of Storms, Nightmarked Book #1“Richly textured and fabulously conceived. Ross drapes a tense political thriller in a trench coat of dark fantasy. Readers should expect the unexpected.” –Kirkus Reviews"I’m not prone to bouts of effusiveness but I couldn’t gush enough about Kat Ross’s books, I enjoy them so much. This one has a Slavic feel, which was really interesting to me, and I loved the rainy city of Novostopol (also the map illustration is gorgeous). Added to the unique setting and fantasy elements are Ross’s usual mix of great characters, a twisty-turny plot, romance and a touch of humour. I already can’t wait for Book 2!” –Evelyn, Goodreads reviewer"I loved the setting, which is technologically advanced yet progress is suppressed - it gave it a 1930's noir feel. I'd compare it favourably to the 'tsarpunk' of the Grishaverse. Relatable characters and fast-paced and well-thought-out action drive this story along and have me eagerly awaiting the sequel." –A. Adler, Goodreads“A masterpiece of magical fantasy which mixes its unique concepts into the darkest psychology of the human mind and its most base physical desires and emotions. Action, excitement, and darkness in all the right places. An unmissable and original read.” K.C. Finn for Readers Favorite, 5 Stars

After the death of my father, I vowed that if I ever met a member of the Attano family, I’d kill them. Instead, I married one.Magic, smoke, and steam swirl in the air. High in their mansions, the ruling cartels play games of blood and secrets, while monsters lurk in the alleyways below.Once I was the most powerful heiress in this city. Then the Attanos killed my father and left my family’s business empire in ruins. I’ll do whatever it takes to get it back…So when the man who destroyed my world offers to pay our debts—in exchange for my hand in marriage—I have no choice but to accept.Nicolai Attano is everything I was raised to hate. Arrogant, heartless and devastatingly handsome, he leads a group of criminals with lethal magical abilities.I know I can’t trust him, but Nicolai claims his offer is strictly business—if I help him find the serial killer who stalks the streets on his side of the city, he will release me from our contract. As we plunge into an underworld of magic and forbidden desires, I can’t deny the attraction drawing me to my new husband... or the thrilling power I feel whenever he’s around.Can I hunt down a killer and escape with my life, before the most dangerous man in the city steals my heart?If you love morally gray love interests, warring mafia houses, dark magic, and spicy rivals-to-lovers romance, House of Bane and Blood is your new romantasy obsession. It’s perfect for fans of Quicksilver, Metal Slinger and The Bridge Kingdom.See why readers love the Vows of Vengeance series:“Wow, wow… Absolutely phenomenal… The ROMANCE!! THE. ROMANCE. God don’t even get me started… Had me giggling and kicking my feet… Tension and banter and LONGING!… HAD ME ON MY KNEES!!!!”Goodreads reviewer, ?????“What a book… I loved it so much… Fantastic… The banter and tension made me fall in love instantly… Had me weak and wanting more… Perfection… I was screaming… I honestly didn’t want it to end.” Goodreads reviewer, ?????“This was so, so good!!… I was squealing… The banter was top tier… The tension was immaculate… I was giggling so hard.” Goodreads reviewer, ?????“This is legit perfection… The banter was BANTERING, ok??!!… I ate it up!! I fell in love with both main characters…Obsessed.” Goodreads reviewer, ?????“The tension between Nico and Milla is *chef's kiss*… Perfection… Fast paced and action packed… I loved this book so much!”Goodreads reviewer, ?????“This book was everything… I devoured it…The witty banter had me smiling and laughing more times than I can count… I fell in love… The tension and slow burn sizzle was perfection!… I cannot recommend it enough!”Goodreads reviewer, ?????“I loved each and every second of this book… Fantastic… The slow burn and the banter. Camilla and Nico are so good together.” Goodreads reviewer, ?????

Become obsessed with this unique and addictive world of elemental magic, immortal beings, and forbidden love FOR FANS OF PHANTASMA, THE BOOK OF AZRAEL AND QUICKSILVERTropes: Elemental magic Enemies to lovers Court setting Forbidden romance Unique magic system Strong female lead Reverse bodyguard Slow burn Found familyA daring spy. A rebel princess. A kingdom on the brink of war.When a mysterious human, Sir Rowan arrives in the immortal realm of Thalassaria seeking the legendary Tidal Pearl, Thalassarian guard Nerys is assigned as his escort and to keep close whilst he’s in the palace. But her duty wars with her desires as the more time she spends with Rowan, the harder it becomes for them to ignore their growing attraction. Powerful, enigmatic, and devastatingly mortal, Rowan stirs something deep within her that could change the course of her future.Trapped within the palace while the queen decides the humans' fate, Nerys realizes her allegiances are shifting. With the tidal pearl at risk, there is only one way to protect it… by challenging the Queen’s crown. But as the moment approaches, Nerys and Rowan are forced to confront a choice between loyalty to their realms or a love that defies the laws of mortality.In a kingdom where magic flows like the tides, one secret could drown them both. Perfect for fans of Kaylie Smith, Amber V. Nicole and Callie Hart Readers LOVE the Heirs of Elydor series:?????????? 'Keeps you utterly obsessed to the end!'- Reader Review?????????? 'I really don't ever want it to end' - Reader Review?????????? 'The banter was so good and the tension was wonderful.' - Reader Review?????????? 'Fast-paced, fun, and full of heart.' - Reader Review?????????? 'A captivating fantasy world.' - Reader Review

Dragons. Magic. Rifts in time.Ervig Greenfields, a young prison guard, seeks the dragons’ help to lift a curse that has trapped him in the form of a dungeon rat. The dragons offer him access to the Labyrinth of Times: a maze where dark magic can be purged and the curse lifted.But there's a catch. To enter, Ervig must swear the Dragon’s Oath, a vow of secrecy that binds him to the dragons as a Drake Ascendant - a human imbued with dragon power, compelled to fight alongside dragonkind for centuries, never to return to his own time.Slipping through a tear in time to the past, The Drake Ascendant becomes the seed of change risking everything to confront the spirits of the Book Darkmore—and the evil forces that cursed him. His quest will demand sacrifice, and unity between humans and dragons. But can the Thornose and Goldenhorn dragons trust each other—and trust humanity?An epic fantasy adventure, DRAKE ASCENDANT is the first book in Donna Sundblad's Dragon's Oath series.