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August 21, 2026

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Stone and Bone

Stone and Bone

By Leila Ashcroft

Dr. Eliana Voss has spent her career proving the impossible has an ordinary explanation. Then a DNA sample crosses her desk that shouldn't exist—a genetic sequence tied to a "mineral substrate" with no known origin, n...

Dr. Eliana Voss has spent her career proving the impossible has an ordinary explanation. Then a DNA sample crosses her desk that shouldn't exist—a genetic sequence tied to a "mineral substrate" with no known origin, no known relatives, and no rational place in the tree of life. When the mysterious Helix Institute offers her a research fellowship at a remote sanctuary in the Scottish Highlands, Ellie tells herself she's chasing the science. She isn't chasing a legend. She isn't prepared for what's waiting in the mountains. Behind the walls of a fortress that looks like a research station and feels like something far older, Ellie discovers a species science has never documented: gargoyles—ancient, intelligent, and dying. Chief among them is a guardian who has watched over the mountain in silence for three hundred years, and who was never supposed to let a human close enough to see him at all. As Ellie is drawn deeper into a hidden world of secrecy, treaties, and a centuries-old organization with its own agenda, she and the guardian find something neither expected: a connection that defies every rule keeping their two worlds apart. But the sanctuary is under threat, the gargoyles' survival hangs on a genetic mystery only Ellie can solve, and the truth Helix has been hiding may be more dangerous than the monsters themselves.

These Murky Hells

These Murky Hells

By Rosie Forest

Luna was trained to kill. She spent her entire life knowing that her purpose was to assassinate an enemy, to eradicate a threat. But, once she does, something is unlocked within her. A thirst for blood. A hunger fo...

Luna was trained to kill. She spent her entire life knowing that her purpose was to assassinate an enemy, to eradicate a threat. But, once she does, something is unlocked within her. A thirst for blood. A hunger for death. As she learns more about her past and her new instincts, she realises she can't trust anyone. Not even herself. What happens when the chosen one chooses herself?

The Shattered Crown of Blood and Gold

The Shattered Crown of Blood and Gold

By Rosie Forest

On the night of her Claiming ceremony, 19 year old Kassya Sylthana is gifted her family's Magyck, and officially named heir to the Aelvalian throne. However, when rebel forces attack, she's forced to flee the castle with...

On the night of her Claiming ceremony, 19 year old Kassya Sylthana is gifted her family's Magyck, and officially named heir to the Aelvalian throne. However, when rebel forces attack, she's forced to flee the castle with a man she only just met, leaving her mother and home behind. Together, the duo navigate the land of Aelvale, and she realises that the world is a very different place from what she had thought. How many truths will she have to uncover, and how far will she have to go to take back her Kingdom?

Fletcher: ~Crystals of Memory Book 1~

Fletcher: ~Crystals of Memory Book 1~

By P.S. Power

By bestselling Author P.S. Power You only get one shot at a second chance... As death sought his last breath, the mind of the historian and storykeeper Farad Ibn Istel was placed in one of the very rare crystals of memor...

By bestselling Author P.S. Power You only get one shot at a second chance... As death sought his last breath, the mind of the historian and storykeeper Farad Ibn Istel was placed in one of the very rare crystals of memory… Now, a long time later, he awakens, tasked with saving the life of a young boy. A thing that no one else can do. Once accomplished he is stuck there, his ancient and disciplined mind mixed with that of a young child, the rambunctious and lazy boy known as Anders Brolly… To give the innocent child the life he deserves, old Farad will have to change. Adapt and find a new path through the world. That of magic and warcraft. It may not be possible for an old hermit to pull off. Especially with an ancient evil coming back into the world. One that knows him all too well… This is the first book in the amazing new series that everyone has been waiting for!

Drag it On Book One

Drag it On Book One

By Odette C. Bell

Dragons aren’t real. Magic is fictitious. And nothing I know is true. When Ricki violently stumbles across magic at an elite nightclub, her life explodes. It turns out she’s an impossibly rare fire witch. Worse, dragons...

Dragons aren’t real. Magic is fictitious. And nothing I know is true. When Ricki violently stumbles across magic at an elite nightclub, her life explodes. It turns out she’s an impossibly rare fire witch. Worse, dragons – the top of magic’s food chain – are bred to want her power. When the city’s most mysterious dragon offers her a deal, she takes it. He’ll protect her, and she’ll hunt for him. Dark dragons called absorbers are stealing people’s life force. She has the unique ability to trick and catch them. But it’ll come at a cost. For those at the top don’t fall easily. Ricki is soon sucked into a violent world of power, intrigue, fire, and death. With only a standoffish ghost, her burgeoning skills, and a mysterious playboy dragon to help her, she’ll have to learn what her body is built for. Fire. It fills her, and no matter how hard the dragons try to suppress it, it will fight back. … Drag it On follows a new witch and her dragon keeper fighting to rein in unchecked magical power. If you love your urban fantasies with action, heart, and a splash of romance, grab Drag it On Book One today and soar free with an Odette C. Bell series.

A Crown of Ruin

A Crown of Ruin

By Jennifer L. Armentrout

When everything falls apart, the truth of who they are is revealed. Poppy has fallen into stasis, her body broken and power spent, carried beyond the mortal realm. While she lies suspended in dreams, Casteel faces a wor...

When everything falls apart, the truth of who they are is revealed. Poppy has fallen into stasis, her body broken and power spent, carried beyond the mortal realm. While she lies suspended in dreams, Casteel faces a world without her—raw, wrathful, and altered in ways he doesn’t yet understand. Left to steady a kingdom trembling under the weight of loss, Kieran shoulders what he cannot say aloud, even as the fractures between gods, mortals, and fate widen around him. In the days that follow, grief becomes a guide, loyalty a burden, and love the only thing holding the realms together. These are the pieces that fill the silence. The moments of wrath, ruin, resolve, and the spark of what must come next. A Crown of Ruin reveals the unseen moments of love, loss, and change that happened between The Primal of Blood and Bone and The Throne of Bone and Ash.

Runesworn: Stone One (Runesworn Series—Book One)

Runesworn: Stone One (Runesworn Series—Book One)

By Taylor Night

From fantasy author Taylor Night comes the debut novel in a breathtaking new romantasy series, RUNESWORN, ideal for fans of Rebecca Yarros, Sarah J. Maas, and Cassandra Clare.When 20-year-old street thief Lyra Ashborne b...

From fantasy author Taylor Night comes the debut novel in a breathtaking new romantasy series, RUNESWORN, ideal for fans of Rebecca Yarros, Sarah J. Maas, and Cassandra Clare.When 20-year-old street thief Lyra Ashborne breaks into a legendary library to afford medicine for her dying guardian, she accidentally awakens an ancient dragon and discovers she can read the forbidden Draconic language that has eluded scholars for centuries. Sentenced to death for her crime but rescued during a barbarian invasion, Lyra finds herself hunted across war-torn realms while learning to harness magical powers that could either save her world—or destroy it.Torn between the idealistic Prince Cassian who risks everything to save her and the cynical rogue Riven who understands the brutal realities of their world, Lyra must master her abilities and begin a perilous quest to collect ancient tablet fragments—unaware that her newfound powers threaten the very foundation of a society built on stolen magic.The RUNESWORN series transports readers into an electrifying fantasy realm where magic comes at a deadly price and ancient secrets threaten to reshape civilization itself. Following a street thief turned unlikely hero as she navigates forbidden romance, deadly political intrigue, and world-altering discoveries, this epic saga delivers unexpected twists and heart-pounding suspense that will captivate both young adult audiences and devoted fantasy enthusiasts seeking their next unforgettable adventure.Future books in the series will soon be available!

Bloodbound: Cycle One (Book One of the Bloodbound Series)

Bloodbound: Cycle One (Book One of the Bloodbound Series)

By Morgan Rice

“Action-packed …. Rice's writing is solid and the premise intriguing.”  --Publishers Weekly  (re A Quest of Heroes)   “I await each release by this author eagerly and have never been disappointed!” --Book Reviewer (Wish)...

“Action-packed …. Rice's writing is solid and the premise intriguing.”  --Publishers Weekly  (re A Quest of Heroes)   “I await each release by this author eagerly and have never been disappointed!” --Book Reviewer (Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   BLOODBOUND: CYCLE ONE is the first book in an enthralling new romantasy series by USA Today bestseller Morgan Rice, whose books have over 10,000 five-star ratings.   In the kingdom of Lumenhearth, the color and intensity of a magic-user’s blood indicates not only their power, but their social standing. Mixed-bloods are not only highly volatile—they’re illegal.   18-year-old Violet Lumaris has learned to hide her purple luminescent veins. But her sheltered life shatters when her guardian dies, and her unique blood manifests powers for the first time.   While fleeing Lumenhearth's guards, she reluctantly allies with Ash Rustwood, a royal blood hunter with red magic whose mission is to capture her—but who becomes intrigued by her mysterious abilities. As they journey together, their initial animosity slowly transforms into trust, even as Violet struggles to control her unpredictable magic.   In this enchanting romantasy series, a world of magic and fantasy blends with passionate romance, in a mix that will leave you spellbound…   Future books in the series are available!   “Loved it. Kept me on my toes like the whole time. It made me want to keep reading even when I was supposed to be sleeping.”  --Book Reviewer (Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “The beginnings of something remarkable are there.”  --San Francisco Book Review  (re A Quest of Heroes)   “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)

Veiled (Book One of the Deathborn Series)

Veiled (Book One of the Deathborn Series)

By Morgan Rice

“Action-packed …. Rice's writing is solid and the premise intriguing.”  --Publishers Weekly  (re A Quest of Heroes)   “I await each release by this author eagerly and have never been disappointed!” --Book Reviewer (Wish)...

“Action-packed …. Rice's writing is solid and the premise intriguing.”  --Publishers Weekly  (re A Quest of Heroes)   “I await each release by this author eagerly and have never been disappointed!” --Book Reviewer (Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   From #1 bestseller and USA Today bestseller Morgan Rice, whose books have over 10,000 five-star ratings, comes the debut of a spectacular new fantasy series, DEATHBORN, ideal for fans of Rebecca Yarros, Callie Hart, and Carissa Broadbent. When the dead start whispering to Elara Gray on her 18th birthday, she thinks she’s losing her mind.    But then comes the invitation to Greyveil Academy, a school hidden in the misty mountains where the veil between worlds is paper-thin.    Turns out, she isn't crazy—she's Deathborn, the rarest and most feared type of supernatural. Those with her gift can command the dead, making them dangerous to everyone living.   But Greyveil isn't the sanctuary Elara hoped for. The school operates on a brutal hierarchy based on supernatural lineage—and Deathborn are at the bottom.   At Greyveil, they teach that death is just another beginning. Elara is starting to believe them. But if she can't master her abilities and find allies among her enemies, it might be the end for all of them.    Because in this world, it's not just the dead you need to fear—it's what controls them.   Seductive romance meets supernatural intrigue in a high-stakes world where mortality's boundaries fade and forbidden power awaits those willing to pay its terrible price. As enemies become reluctant lovers amidst ancient magic and deadly political games, morally complex characters must navigate their darkest desires and dangerous alliances—challenging readers to question how much they would sacrifice for power that transcends the veil between life and death.   Future books in the series are available!   “Loved it. Kept me on my toes like the whole time. It made me want to keep reading even when I was supposed to be sleeping.”  --Book Reviewer (Wish) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐   “The beginnings of something remarkable are there.”  --San Francisco Book Review  (re A Quest of Heroes)   “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)

Between

Between

By Maureen A. Miller

New York City hides a portal to another world.Six years ago, Marda lost her husband and daughters to a portal linking Earth to her planet. It was supposed to be safe—just an ancient corridor between two worlds. But somet...

New York City hides a portal to another world.Six years ago, Marda lost her husband and daughters to a portal linking Earth to her planet. It was supposed to be safe—just an ancient corridor between two worlds. But sometimes, people get trapped inside it.Marda calls that void the BETWEEN.Now the portal is acting up again. In the middle of Central Park, people are vanishing.Ben, a burnt-out Wall Street analyst.Lily, a dreamer trapped in a suffocating life.Tony, a young caregiver with nothing left to lose.Their paths collide in a place that defies logic.The BETWEEN took Marda's family. Now she's willing to let it take her too—if it means she can find them again.From USA TODAY bestselling author Maureen A. Miller comes an emotional sci-fi mystery about loss, resilience, and a mother's refusal to give up.This is the first book in a series, but it can be read as a standalone novel. No cliffhangers.EXCERPT:   Marda stepped up to a window, gazing out at the field mirrored twenty times over on the monitors circling the interior of the turret. This quiet stretch of land hosted the Eastern Quadrant Portal. It usually remained invisible on both ends, but she carried the instrumentation on her belt to reveal it as the glowing, pulsing tunnel that it was.   "Two days," she said. "I'm going through in two days. It gives me time to gather the equipment I need and to talk to Billy, or whoever is going to come with me."   "We both know it should be me."Marda clamped her lips tight before turning around. Yep, there was the reflection she didn't want to see in his vibrant eyes.   "I need you here," she said simply.   "Marda—"   She hoisted her palm flat in his direction. "You're the only one I trust to get me back here."   Air fled Hornan's chest and he sagged back in his seat. "Well, that's the most reasonable thing you've said in days. It gives me faith that you're worried about coming back."   "I don't have a death wish, Hornan." Was that true? "My whole life has been about guarding that bridge." She pointed out the window. "My duty—" she raised her eyes to the vaulted ceiling, always suspecting they were listening, "—is not to the Council. My duty is to Carpes, and even to Earth. Someone has to be their advocate. They don't even know about the portal, so someone has to protect them."

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