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House witch Finlay Ashowan is pulled out of the kitchen-and into the fire-as war, family, and love collide in the third book of this fantasy romance series. Having somehow convinced Lady Annika Jenoure to marry him, all Finlay Ashowan wants to do is settle down, cook some good meals, and enjoy a quiet life in Daxaria. But fate has different plans. Fin's father, Aidan Helmer, fire witch and servant of King Matthias of Troivack, has arrived in the kingdom with devastating news: Annika's brother Charles has been taken prisoner, and the only way his life will be spared is if Annika or Fin goes to plead his case. Given that an attack from Troivack is imminent, there's no way some trickery isn't involved in this plot. Now it's up to Fin, with the help of his family, friends, and wily kitten familiar, Kraken, to attempt a daring mission of rescue and espionage. But he'll need to move quickly-because if he can't find a way to fend off his father and keep Daxaria safe, all his dreams might go up in flames. With twists and turns around every corner, The House Witch 3 brilliantly concludes this irresistible trilogy, replete with romance, magic, courtly intrigue, mystery, and humor. The third volume of the hit romantic-fantasy series-with more than a million views on Royal Road-now available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and Audible!

Lucas Rurik confronts a cult determined to remake the world-no matter the cost-in this urban fantasy noir from the author of the Hellequin Chronicles. Lucas Rurik is no stranger to navigating the tricky territory between humans and those touched by the rift. After all, as the last surviving member of the Raven Guild, protecting the peace is his job. But that doesn't mean it's easy. As much as Lucas would like to be out hunting for Dr. Callie Mitchell-a deranged scientist with a bad habit of experimenting on the rift-fused-his friends at the Rift-Crime Unit require his expertise on a perilous case. It seems a mysterious kingpin known as the Croupier has been making some shady deals, and revenants, riftborn, and humans alike are winding up dead in the process. Now, with the help of chained revenant Nadia and FBI-agent-turned-revenant Emily West, it's up to Lucas to track down the anonymous crime lord before anyone else is hurt. But as Lucas gets closer to his target, he discovers this is no ordinary manhunt. The Croupier is leading a dangerous group of zealots who want to destroy both the rift and humanity-and they'll stop at nothing to make their so-called Blessed plans a reality . . .Praise for The Last Raven"McHugh's pithy prose energizes the narrative, even when there's no superpower on display, and builds intrigue with gradual reveals of Lucas' rift-derived skills and backstory. This slick introductory supernatural tale will leave readers eager for a sequel." -Kirkus Reviews "The Last Raven has the appeal of a great action movie. There is a nice mystery, a compelling lead, strong support, and enough adrenaline to leave you with a pleasant high afterward. . . . Eagerly looking forward to the next installment." -The Cosmic Circus "If you have a friend who loves both speculative fiction novels and thrillers, this is the perfect gift." -Medium, "10 Chilling Books for Mystery/Thriller Lovers This Winter"

In this action-packed sci-fi thriller from the bestselling author of the Sol Saga, a man is on a mission to stop his family's killer no matter what-or when. Andrew Frost had been gone no more than fifteen minutes. It was just supposed to be a quick run to the store. But in that brief interval, his entire universe was stolen from him, every parent and spouse's worst nightmare on display at the kitchen table upon his return. Two months later, he'd do anything to see Sylvia and Alison again. He's certainly taken enough pills to make that possible. However, there may be another way . . . With the help of a strangely anachronistic device and its snarky AI, Andrew suddenly has a chance at a new future. It's simply a matter of changing the past. Soon, he's chasing after a killer with a shifting face, who has his sights set on Andrew's wife and daughter. He can't-he won't-let them die again. But when the mysterious Clockmen are dispatched with orders to keep the timeline on track at any cost, it could mean the last grain of sand in the hourglass for Andrew, bringing his own time to an end. How far would you be willing to go-and what price would you pay-to save the ones you love? In this thrilling science-fiction adventure from Hunter Blain, bestselling author of the Preternatural Chronicles and Sol Saga, a grieving father will discover the inevitable cost of manipulating time in order to do the impossible.

A wave of kidnappings leads cybernetic samurai Cat LeBlanc deep into the labyrinthine tunnels beneath the city in this action-packed cyberpunk adventure. In the megacity of New Montreal, those with wealth and power live in towers high above the teeming masses struggling to get by day after day. When the poor and destitute vanish, the police can't be bothered to spend time and resources investigating. But Franny, a nun who isn't afraid to practice what her religion preaches, sets out to find the missing by confronting street gangs with nothing but a baseball bat . . . and a lot of pent-up frustration. Afraid for Franny's safety, pyrotechnic nun-samurai Gomorrah recruits Catherine "Cat" LeBlanc to protect her zealous friend and get to the bottom of the mysterious mass disappearances. And get to the bottom is exactly what Cat must do when she discovers the gang known as the Sewer Dragons has been abducting people into their underworld. Within the cavernous channels that spread below the entirety of the city, the Dragons have created their own society of towns and nations. Their bodies have been augmented to withstand the poisonous toxins of waste so they can work cleaning out sewers and ensuring New Montreal has fresh water. In return, the city authorities leave the Dragons alone. But Cat isn't willing to sacrifice people, simply because they lack money, just to keep the plumbing on. And when she, Gomorrah, and Franny descend into the Dragons' lair, they'll uncover the horrific truth behind the kidnappings-and be led into battle with not only sewer-dwelling cyborgs but also the dirtiest of politicians . . . The third volume of the hit LitRPG sci-fi series-with more than five million views on Royal Road-now available on Audible and wherever ebooks are sold!

Humans brought down from their arkship to the planet of Fanwath must forge their own destiny in a perilous realm as the fantasy saga continues. Not long ago, Morgan Hall was a simple maintenance tech on a spacecraft bound for Tau Ceti. Then he and his shipmates found themselves unwillingly transplanted to Fanwath, where magic is real, danger abounds, and the almighty "System" grants levels, points, and powers based on one's individual triumphs. Now, Morgan and his native Ardeni mate, Issa, have founded a growing colony for both their peoples, and they're able to draw ever more tribes and lifeforms-even some of their former Urghat enemies-into trade and warfare alliances. But though their colony is a beacon of freedom, Morgan finds himself wanting more: more skills, more strength, more knowledge of Fanwath. So, he and Issa set out for unknown lands in search of adventure and advancement. Meanwhile, the Fae have taken an interest in the human settlement and work to recruit Bronwyn Tallow to their cause, and Olivia Bennet enters Fainhallow Academy in order to hone her magical talents. But as Morgan, Bronwyn, and Olivia's abilities grow, so do the threats they face, and they'll soon discover some ambitions come at a dreadful cost-and even good intentions can lead to unexpected evil . . . The second volume of the LitRPG adventure series from the author of Royal Road hit Victor of Tucson-now available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and Audible!

An ordinary young woman wakes up in a real-life sword-and-sorcery role-playing game in this epic fantasy adventure for fans of The Witcher and Elden Ring. The Worldwalkers of legend are beings touched by Fate and transported from another realm, tasked with a grand destiny. Traditionally, they prevent great cataclysms or the fall of empires. Whatever their undertaking, their appearance brings about momentous change. It's been some two hundred years since the last Great Game, but the time has come again. Seven are chosen, and the game begins once more . . . Kandis Hammond doesn't remember much before her arrival, naked and alone, in a locked stone barn. The twenty-four-year-old junior financial research analyst from Sydney simply sat down in front of her computer, and the next thing she knows she's here-and someone very angry is just outside. But the most puzzling thing of all is the glowing letters that begin appearing before her eyes. When the enigmatic System tells her she has abilities and skill points to spend, Kandis realizes she's entered a role-playing game. Only it's not on a computer or TV. It's all too real. After getting her bearings as a Worldwalker-and some clothes-Kandis learns she must head out in search of her purpose in the grand destiny. Unsuited for physical combat, she'll have to rely on her wits and charm to survive. Of course, that won't be easy. Wherever Worldwalkers go, trouble follows. Whether it's a feral fox, a treacherous wizard, a thirsty vampire, or something much, much bigger, it's simply the nature of the Great Game. And Kandis better not lose . . . The first volume of the hit LitRPG fantasy series-with more than 600,000 views on Royal Road-now available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and Audible!

Transported to a fantasy world, a young man discovers his magical talents on adventurous quests, in the first book of a humorous new gamelit series. One moment Robin is imbibing an elixir of his own creation as he practices casting spells, and the next he's lying naked in a cave about to embark on a mysterious quest. It seems the God Rhyth has vanished from the realm of Mayaser, and Robin-altered from human to shadeling-has been chosen to find out what happened to the deity and its worshippers. In search of a way out of the cavernous tunnels in which he awoke, Robin encounters the Sisters Sharp, a party of human, dwarf, and halfling adventurers led by the elf Lantha. The warriors are journeying beneath the mountains on their way to the city of Noviel, collecting enchanted artifacts to defend their land against the growing forces of Urkhan, God of Tyranny. In need of allies (and clothes!) Robin tags along with the Sisters, joining them in battle against reptilian kobolds, goblins, harpies, and other dangerous cave-dwelling creatures. For the servants of Urkhan-including the priest Gis and Basgar the Blinder, who rules the subterranean trade route beneath the mountains-are determined to spread their empire and stop the people of Noviel and elsewhere from uniting against them. As Robin confronts one evil after another, his magical abilities grow stronger, forging him into a powerful bard. And he'll need all his newfound mesmerizing and illusion-casting talents to uncover the truth behind Rhyth's disappearance before Urkhan does . . . The first volume of the hit LitRPG adventure series-with more than 800,000 views on Royal Road-now available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and Audible!

A mad young woman seeks power and pleasure in a strange, deadly land in this dark, twisty progression fantasy, inspired by Lewis Carroll's classic novel. Morgan Mallory is a typical college girl, immersing herself in her studies and her various hobbies-and overcoming her deep psychological traumas by indulging in careful manipulations and socially acceptable cruelties. So when she wakes up to discover she's been transported to a new world that's oddly reminiscent of a certain childhood fantasy story, she does what any completely sane and totally altruistic heroine would do: set out to kill the queen who brought her there. To survive in the land of Pandaemonium, Morgan, now going by the name Maven Alice, will need to defeat monsters, build her stash of weapons and spells, and team up with mythical creatures ranging from elves to incubi to geists. But even that won't be enough. Because if M. Alice truly wants to dominate the Labyrinth before her, she must be willing to sacrifice everything to increase her power-even if it tears apart her very soul . . . Combining elements of fairy tale and mythology, horror and fantasy, and stories strangely familiar and imaginatively unique, Wonderland is the first book in a seductively disturbing series from a warped and talented new voice in literature. The first volume of the hit portal-fantasy series-originally released on Royal Road-now available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and Audible!

From the author of Falling with Folded Wings comes a furious new fantasy series, in which a teenage, hard-case Earthling tries to earn some class . . . Victor can't wait to get the hell out of high school, go to the local community college on a sports scholarship, and start his own life. But that's all put on hold when he enters his abuela's house and somehow ends up stepping into a world unlike anything he's ever known, filled with fantastical meta-humans; walking, talking devils; and other creatures one usually needs some serious pharmaceuticals to see. Fanwath is no dream, though. In fact, it's a nightmare. Sold into slavery as a pit fighter, Victor quickly learns his new home is controlled by the ?System? and the only way to get ahead is to fight, kill, and collect the precious ?Energy? that means the difference between a long life and an early grave. And according to his stats, Victor's starting out at a solid zero. Lucky for him, no one in this world has ever met his kind before?which means they have no idea what he's really capable of. But they're about to find out . . .

Teen romantic hero Leo Dunning contends with supernatural forces in an artificial-reality narrative that's quickly spinning out of control. Leonard Dunning insists he's not the heroic leader his friends-and enemies-think he is. Originally an amnesiac assigned the role of the goofy best friend of the hero in a paranormal/harem comedy/battle school storyline, Leo's meddling with predetermined events has inadvertently caused the narrative to acknowledge him as a protagonist . . . and prepare a new set of challenges tailor-made for him to grapple with. Now, the mad scientist known as Dr. Robatto is wreaking havoc with his robot army; the monster huntress Rinne with her bloodthirsty, possessed sword Onikiri keeps dragging Leo out on patrols to exterminate otherworldly creatures; the scheming arch-mage of the island has his eyes on Leo and his friends; and Judy Sennoma and Eleanor Dracis-the girls who've stolen Leo's heart-are getting impatient because he has yet to make any serious moves on either one of them. As if multiple nemeses and a polyamorous relationship weren't enough to juggle, Leo's troubles increase exponentially when his forgotten identity finally catches up with him. And when all the schemes and narrative plots come to a head, Leo will have to strain his body, mind, and teleportation abilities to the limit just to keep up. The third volume of the hit slice-of-life romantic-comedy series-with more than two million views on Royal Road-now available on Audible and wherever ebooks are sold!

Outsider Edwin Maxlin must play a tricky game of politics to level up his alchemy skills in the third book of this witty LitRPG fantasy series. Like any good student of science, Edwin Maxlin knows there's no better way to gain knowledge than through trial and error. But if his trials since being magically transported from Earth to the land of Joriah have taught him anything, it's that he doesn't have much room for error. Edwin has spent a year in the Verdant now, working with a strange, but seemingly benevolent, fey Inion to get a grasp on how skills, paths, and mana operate in his new home. He's finally ready to leave the relative comfort of the wild and venture into the cities of the Lirasian Empire to take his alchemical and healing abilities to the next level. But training with an alchemy guild isn't as easy as it may seem. Not only will Edwin need all his talents-magical and scientific alike-to stay ahead in his studies, he'll have to tread carefully to avoid attracting too much attention from guildmasters, governors, even the Emperor himself. Because Outsiders aren't common in Joriah, and Edwin's very existence could be seen as a threat . . . The continuation of an imaginative, addictive, and altogether entertaining adventure, The Way Ahead 3 is perfect for fans of role-playing games, epic fantasy, and, of course, the scientific method. The third volume of the hit LitRPG adventure series-with almost four million views on Royal Road-now available on Audible and wherever ebooks are sold!

When a kidnapping goes awry, three desperate characters find themselves trapped inside a remote cabin with a baby and a bag full of money. Noah is a kidnapper, hired to buy a baby from a human trafficking ring and smuggle her across the Canadian border for a cool half a million dollars. Eve is a teenage runaway, who takes the infant-and the sack full of cash-away from him. Hester is an outcast, living alone in a backwoods cottage, harboring secrets of her own. When their paths cross, it's anyone's guess who'll come out on top.With the law hot on their trail and the traffickers' hired guns closing in, this unlikely trio is soon holed up together-and at one another's throats. They'll stop at nothing to save their own skins and escape with the loot and child. But which of the greedy three will be the last one standing? One thing's for sure: no one will emerge unscathed . . . Wildly inventive and darkly comic, this new thriller from the bestselling author of River Bodies is perfect for fans of Jane Harper, Jennifer Hillier, Mare of Easttown, and the Coen brothers.Praise for The Greedy Three"Tense, darkly funny, and deeply entertaining, with quirky characters that are wholly original. Katchur's clever crime thriller surprised me in all the best ways and kept me riveted till the very last page." -Laura McHugh, award-winning author of What's Done in Darkness "A darkly funny mystery with a cast of quirky characters, a scintillating premise, and a beating heart. It's the perfect book for fans of the Coen brothers and Tarantino films." -Robyn Harding, bestselling author of The Perfect FamilyPraise for Karen Katchur"Karen Katchur is a master at writing into the dark spaces of our intimate family relationships." -Mindy Mejia, author of Everything You Want Me to Be "I'm entranced by Karen Katchur's direct, well-crafted prose, artful plotting, and characters that leap from the page." -Marissa Stapley, bestselling author of Things to Do When It's Raining "Karen Katchur knows how to write and write well about ordinary people stretched to their limits." -David Bell, bestselling author of The Forgotten Girl

Magic-wielding bard Alana confronts political turmoil, mystical secrets, academic woes, and personal dramas as this imaginative fantasy series continues. Alana has not had an easy second life. Ever since she was reborn in the kingdom of Bergond after meeting her untimely demise on Earth, she's struggled?first, as the poor daughter of a peasant farmer; next, as an orphan on the run from the war; then, as a formidable novice mage with skills well beyond most of those her age. Now, she's facing a challenge unlike any she's had to confront in this world before: school. Within the hallowed halls of the Bergond Academy of Mages, Alana must contend with an entirely new set of political and personal struggles?from understanding the mores of dealing with wealthy nobles to hiring a maid to help with her daily duties to navigating (for a second time) adolescent flirtations, romances, friendships, and puberty. And as if that weren't enough, as Alana's skill in spellcasting, magical-item creation, and combat grows, it becomes clear to her professors that she's no ordinary student. Alana must figure out how to keep her past life a secret while using her otherworldly knowledge to the best of her ability. Because war is looming ever closer?and not all the students at the academy will make it out unscathed. Filled with twisty political intrigue, clever world-building, and unforgettable characters, Melody of Mana 2 is a brilliant mix of isekai fantasy and dark academia tropes.

House witch Finlay Ashowan must contend with matters of the heart, hearth, family, and kingdom in the second book of a whimsical and winning fantasy series. As a wielder of domestic magic, Finlay Ashowan likes to keep his affairs as neat and orderly as his kitchen. But between his work for the King and Queen of Daxaria and a new (secret) relationship with Lady Annika Jenoure, his life is anything but tidy. For one thing, if Annika and Fin are to continue their romance, they'll need to sort out the pesky issue of Fin's being a commoner-before Annika is forced into a political marriage that interferes with her own carefully laid plans. For another, pressure is mounting as the war with Troivack draws ever closer. When Fin requests time away from the castle to rest, the King agrees but under a very particular condition: Fin must brave the streets of Austice as a spy, sleuthing out the plans of the Troivackian troops allegedly hidden there. Further complicating things, Fin's estranged father is on his way to Daxaria, an unexpected and unappreciated arrival that's bound to wreak even more havoc in his son's life. As Fin forges new friendships and alliances-magical and non-magical alike-he becomes even more enmeshed in courtly intrigues, old feuds, and very personal problems. And the more he tries to clean up the various messes in his life, the more apparent it becomes that his troubles are only just beginning . . . The second volume of the hit romantic-fantasy series-with more than a million views on Royal Road-now available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, and Audible!

Three teenagers return from waging revolution in a magical dimension-but someone is missing-in this devastating fantasy fans are calling "a must read" and "an instant classic." When Matt Westin opens his eyes, he's back on Earth-and seven years younger than when he went to sleep. For the last seven years, Matt and his sister, Jen, along with friends Carl and Blake, have been in the fantasy world of Cyraveil, revolutionaries fighting to overthrow a dictatorial empire. Now they've suddenly returned to their quiet Oregon suburb, where they're expected to go to high school and act like normal American teenagers. But after all this time and with the memory of war so fresh in their minds, how can they pretend to be kids again? And how can they settle for routine lives when they've experienced adventure and magic? One thing's for sure: they must keep their time in Cyraveil a secret. Nobody can know what happened to them there. Because one of the four didn't come home . . . Only the survivors know Blake died back in Cyraveil, and with a missing teenager on the books, two detectives have launched an investigation. Can Matt, Jen, and Carl outsmart the authorities and learn to live as ordinary humans? Or somehow find their way back to the world in which they brought peace to an embattled land? Winner of the 2018 NaNoWriMo Royal Road Challenge-with more than 400,000 views on RR-now available on Audible and wherever ebooks are sold!